INTIMATIONS.
FONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER Has a LAKORU, CHorcer, said more CoMPLETE COLLECTION of YIEWS than any other in the Empire, the Copios of which are only to be purchased from his Studio or Mowers. KELLY & WALSH's Store,
INSURANCES.
"MPERIAL FIRE INSURANOR COM-
PANY.
Company, are propared to GRANT POLICIES The Undersigned. Agents for the above gainet FIRE to the exfont of $40,000 on'sry one
FIRST-CLASS BIST
BATES ON FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS RE BOTANTANEOUS VIEWS GROOPS and POR-DUCED to PER CENT. NETT, PER ANNUM rairs of diftoront siva, and ENAMELLED FROM THE DATE. taken daily.
Alag,!
A Set of PaONGRAPHIO Vinws of the Haare of thiolate Riot in Canton.
Iyour MINIATners of superior excellence and high finish. painful by stive arthuis andar
careful sapervision, from $7.
DESTINATION
HAYRI ANT'LONDON.
LONDON LUD HAMBURG .............. LONDON MS, VIA SURZ CANAL LONDON, VIA, ŠUKZ ČANAL........... NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO,
Agents,
SAN FRANCISCO.......
12
Importal Fire Insuranen Compang. Hongkong, 9th May, 1881.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite the Hongkong Hotel. [45 Undersigned having been appointed Pared to GRANT POLICES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, as current
T. AGAR AND COMPANY.
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
RENTS COLLECTED. BROWN, JONES & CO.. UNDERTAKERS;
MOURNING STATIONERY, J.,
MONUMENTS EESCTGD
0, QUEEN'S ROAD EKAST.
THE CEYLON HAND-BOOK AND DIRECTORY.
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It includes a complete list of all the Coffee, Coconut, Cinnsston. Tes, Sngar, and Cinchona plantations in the Island, with foil partianlars: Also Directories of all sections of the com- manity a valuable body of Statistics, and much usoful General Information Iti indispensabio to all inteligent residents, or parties interested in tho Colony.
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Four Dollars will never cost and postage to China, Straits, &o. Orders may be sent to "Daily Press" Office, Hongkong,
rates.
THE DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 17rm, 1884.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
Arnhold, Karborg & Co... Carlowitz & Co.......
·P. & O. 8. N: Co Butterfield & Swire Bell & Co., Tinssell & Co...
VESSELS MABUZZ
CAPTAIN.
AT
Figaro,
Eammalaka
Mullar. Jaogez..
Hongkong
Ancona (str.)..
R. G. Marray...
Ahannes(str.). Anna
Jackson
Sohilt
Hongkong
Carondelst
Stetson
Hongkong
Frank Carrill
Chapman
Hongkong
Essell & Cu
P. M. 9. S. Co.
• Q. & O. S... 5: Co.
McPherso
Woaks.......y
Канд
Hongkong Hongkong
Russell & Cr.
Ransell & Co...
Narosink
Paters
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Orion CULCUTTA VIA STEAITS.
Asalon (str. CUTOUTTA VIA STRAITS... Arratoon Apcar (str.) A.B.MnoTavish BOMBAY YA STRAITS......
Zahl (str........ YOKOHAMA VIA: NAGABAKL ko.
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FOR SALE
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.. Hongkong, 5th November, 1883
IVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Undersigned, ze Agents for the conve Company, oro prepared from this date to GRANT POLIOUS upon FIRST-CLASS IISKS to the extent of £15,000, at the Reduced Tariff Rotes.
DOUGLAS LAPRAYK Bongkang, 11th May, 1881. ·
"NOTICE.
Q
Co
UBEN FIRE INSURANCE)
COMPANY.
pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com- Fins CASS GoDowns at 4 par Cant, Nottpre
per Annum.
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 20th May, 1881. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
Undersigned, ARNES for the shove 1. Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- 1981-33URANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first-
oluse risks at mutant rates.
MELCHERS & Co. Hangkong, 27th March, 1876.
ARLTON WKS KEY
ELEVEN YEARS OLD,
ad
FIV YEAR OLD Those Granit OLD SCOTCH WHISKIES
COMPANY, of london and Inverness, who are solo prorgesturs of the Brand CARLTON." They o distilled from the finest Highland
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877. IN HAMBURG:
T
FOR SALE
Lord of the Islos (str.). Folga Monzach (str.) Bland Lounamoto-Maru (str) Drummond.......
Danuba (str.)...... J. Nowton
Hylaspas (str.).......
Oxu (str.)
Yangtze (str.)
Dismante (str.)......
Rapatel
F. Botula
Steck
Fany (t)reer Rementeria Ping-on (str.) MoCaslin Phra Chota Kino(str.) H. Stratton...
Kwangtung (str)......... | YouBY.
1
..............
Göbb, Livingston & Co... Butterfield & Swire........ Malohors & Co Jardino, Matheson & Co...
Hongkong D. Sassoon, Sons & Co....
P. DO. S. N. Co
P. &.0. S. N. Co.
Thessell & Cu
Messagories Maritimes...
M. BM..E..Co.
Kon Ful Home
P. & 0.8. N. Co.
Massageries Maritimes Biomeson & Co. Russell & Co Remedios & Co. Hongkong Roll & Co..
Yan Fat Hong Douglas Lapenik & Co.
VESSELS ON THE HERTH.
STEAN TO SHANGHAI.
P.&O. B. J. Co.'s Steamship
"HYDASPES,"
..
Stone Bottles; also POMERANZEN DEAL SCHIEDAMSCH JENEVER in BITTERS and SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS will leave for the shore plaes about 96 hours PRIME SOURKROUT and RED' ÇAB. BAGE, in Jars, and Sat HERRINGS, in tins after her arrival with the next English mail.
A. MCTVER SPORTING GUNS and RIFLES, REVOL
Superintendent. VERE, and CARTRIDGES, SHOTS, S., ko.
Hongkong, 18th May, 1884. J. F. SCHEFFER 21 and 2 Pottinger Street, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S Hongkong, Sri April, 1981.
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLÒM30, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRISTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, PRESIAN GULY PORTS; Oрrs, and the MEDITERRANEAN POETS). Conway's Steamship
FOR SALE.
WACHTER'S ROYAL CHARTER
CHAMPAGNE. Purveyors to Her Majesty the Queen and to H. R. Highness the Prince of Walos by Special Appointment nador- a Warrant dated 7th March, 1881.
I Dozen Quarts 2 Dozen Fints. Apply to
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are shipped only by RICHARD MATHEW & adersigned Agents of the abova
RISKS at Current Rates.
Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT
PUSTAU & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 18th January, 1884. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Malt only, are in every respect equal to the best Cognac Brandy, and guaranted to be entirely frus fren Fusil Oil or other noxious impurities.
The following Letter has been received from the Secretary of the “CARTZON" CLUR
CARLTON CLT3, Dec. 20, 1975.
Masera R. MAIS & Co.
GENTLEMEN,The reply to your inquiry as to whether the Whiskey yon are supplying to this Club is approved by the Members, the best answer I om gire is that the consumption of this Whiskop in the Clab hts GREATLY INCREASED inca it has been supplied by your firm. There can be no doubt "Wlastover about the Whiskey king MOST EXCEL- LENT, It is Old and Soft, sad. I may safely say that it is much approved by the Members.
Yours obediently,
W. GRIFFIN SUTTON, Secretary. CAUTION:
It has core be the knowledge of the Shippers of the "CARLTON" WHISKIES, that the empty Bottles have been dishonestly refilled with the poisonous truh very often sold in Chinn under the name of Whiskey, this is thorcfore to coction consumers to CAREFULLY EXAMINE the Comes and CAFsuLEN to see they have not been tampered with; also that the Corks, Cupsmler, and Labels as branded with thoir Trade Mark.
For Prices and Terms, apply to
CUTLER, FALMER & Co.,
Agenta for China
Shippers: RICHARD MATHEWS & Co.
34831
"CARLTON" WANKET
Marchants, London. þOUT, SIM & Co.'s PATENT ANTI.
assxpplied to
RO SLI&COMPOSITION
Her Majesty's Ships; The P. & Ù...§. N; Coy The Douglas Steamship Co; The Japaness Government.
Or, as anthorized to INSURE against [TER Undersigned, Agonte of the above Com-
FIRE at Current Rites
GILMAN & Ou Hongkong, 1st January, 1883.
(16
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY LOYAL CHARTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720.
Uzatorsignal having been appointed Agats dor the above Corporation, are propared to graut. Tuxurances as follow:
MARINE DEPARTMENT:
Pollies at current rates, payable either hore, in London, or at the principal Ferts of India, Chim, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies Issued for long or short periods at current rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies ieiod for same not exozading £500, at ralneed rates.
HOLLIDAY. WISE & Co. Hongkong, 28th July, 1872.
[11 #BANSATLANTICFIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
322.50.
.523.00
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 20th November, 1833. [2103)
FOR SALE.
HAS HEID SIE OK'S
CHAMPAGNE, 1880, WRITE BEAL. $19......... per zase of 1 dozen' quarts.¬ $20........ par oase of 2 dozen piuts. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE.
per caso of 1 dozon quarts. CHATEAU LAROSE. $13.......er casa of 1 dozen quarts.
PONTET CANET.
59.50
..............per ensa of 1 dozen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX
57.50
5)
$5
............. per caso of 1-dlozon quarts,
per cass of 2 dosen pluts, LORMONT.
...per case of I dozen quarts, 36...... ...per onse of 2 dozen pints.
ALSO CUTLER PALMER & Co's
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIUMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1884.
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1 8 7.4
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE,
Harbanner & Cole MONOPOLE
CARLOWITZ & Ca. Hongkong, 1st July, 1881.
1959 AND R TENNENT ALES and
"
J.
PORTER.
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agenta for tasavove Company, are prepared to e ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carens DAVID CORSAR & SONS | Katos,
SIEHISSEN & DI
13.
Agents. Hongkong, 16th November, 1872. THE CHINA MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
2
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Bale Agent, China, Japan, and Mauilu.
EDWARD GEORCE Hongkong 31st January, 1894.
H
"JAPAN GAZETTE."
ΤΟΒΟΥΛΙΑ.
and
TAVING ban appointed AGENT in HONG- KONG and SOUTH CHINA for the Jupas Gusite. "Japan Gatotta Summary,”
Hong List Orlers for Subscriptions and Advertisements will be received at this Office,
Hongling Daily Press Office,
Hongkong, d Hay 1877,
HE Undersigned havo heon appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Chinn by Mosers: J. & H. TEX XENT, Glasgow, and Mesara. DAVID CORSAR & Sons. Arbrostra.
ARNHOLD, KARBEEG & Co. Tngkong, angary, 1867.
"THE TOURIST'S
THE
GUIDE.
REDUCED PRICE, $1. Containing the zames of all the Articles of; Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, ., &c., with the Punti and Mandarin Promin- cination.
Ale a few nopia of the GRAMMAR OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE, in tro Parts.
The Daily Prea„ÖDios.-
NOW ON SALE. DOUND VOLUMES of the Chinu Overland
for that Your 1889.
PRIOR TEN DOLLARS. Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, January, 1884.
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.
·D
`{NNEFURD'S FLUID MAGNESIA..
ANNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.
Tha best Pomerly for soidity of the Stomach,
INNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.
For Heartban and Headache. For dont and Indigestion.
DINN FORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA,
The best Wild Apcrient for Vdimto Constitu tions, Indios, Childron, and Infants, and for regular teo in Warm Ulimales, Divveroan & Co., Chemists, Jados, and of Druggiata and Storaksapore tough-, But the World.
N.BAsk for DINNEFORD'S MAGNESIA, Arente-A, S. Watson & Co., Hongkong,
1603)
NATURE'S RESTORATIVE, DAINĦAJES EVERRION an Absolata Bonady;
for Lear VR, Irtions vid Lugar Cimplenta, Fenali Pygd tam, Indigestion, Palpitation of the Ecart, Scrofalo, Xin- perfect Nutrition, the Effects of Meronyy, Poornaey.
appetite, Fast of ..
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI,
CAPITAL (FILLY SUBSCRIPED) Tls. 1,000,000,
BOARD ON NIRECTORS. Tone KAN SING, EST, nirmante. CHT YV Case, Esq. CHANG SU HC, 'Es CHING TO CHAL, Esq. YIR YU TIN, Esq.
und ton others,
Ho SHEN CHEE, Esq., Secretary. The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS et Current Ratos to all pearls of the World.
Contributors of Business whether Shareholders Usual returns of Premia are made to all or not.
HO SHEN CHEE,
Secretary.
Head Office, Hankow Roud, Shanghai, 1st June, 1863.
[1302 CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1804.
HE Undersigned having been appointed 1 Aganta for the shove Company to pre- pared to issue Bolicies of Insurance against Fre on the usual terms
Hongkong, January, 1882.
Merchant Naty'
CANVAS.
Navy Boiled Long Flax Crown ta ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 1th May, 1887.
LEONHARDI QUELLE." ATURAL GERMAN SELTZER
WATER.
Bottled at the Saltzer-Spring near Gross Kar ben, in Casos of 8 Dozen Pints, $8.50 per Caso.
PUSTAU & Co., -Solo Agunts. Hongkong, 31st January, 1833.
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I
RON
BADSTEADS BENT. WOOD FURNITURE,
great variety just landod. CURIOSITIES. PICTURES, PIANOS, PHOLSTERY. FURNITURE,
FUE
CASSUMEHOY, Opposite City Hall.
SALE OR HIS
J
OSE PE
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GJLLOTT'S
STEEL PENS.
GOLD MEDAL,
Райть, 1878.
Sold by all Statimers and Dealers. (943
PORTLAND
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BRO S...
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. it April, 1883.
UN FIBE OFFICE, Hours,
The Undersigned are prepared from this date. to GRANT, POLICIES zgainst FIRB at the Reduced Tarif Bates to the extent of 350,000 on First-class Risks.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, E
Agents, Sun Fire Office. Hongkong, 12th May, 1881.
HONIX
P
FIRE
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OFFICE.
NOW ON SALE.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
THE
***ORION," Captain O. Matnrsial, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 28lb instant, ot NOON.
For further Partionlars, apply to
MELCITERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th May, 1684.
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
THE Company's Steamship
*** OXUS," Captain Bapatol will be despatched for
SHANGHAL abortly after her arrival from Hurope.
1. MARTIN
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 12th May, 1854.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MASSAGERIES MARITINES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. THE Company's Steamship
MENZALEH," Captain Blanc, will be despatched for
ΣΟΚΟΠΑΜΑ shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe..
J. MARTIN,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 12th May, 1834.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). · THE 3 L. I. L. American Bark
"NAVESINK,"
TO BE DSTATCHED.
Quick desputat. Quick desputok.
On 22nd fast, at 4 P.M..
On or about 2lat inst.
Quick dospatok.
Quick despatch.
Quick deepintob. 1
On 1st innt, it 3 r..
On 30th inat, at år.m.
Quick despatak
Quick despatch.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
U. 8. MAM LINE.
PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING at YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THES. Anil Steamer "CITY OF
„TOKIO," will be despatched for San
MAIL EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIL. The M. M. atoamer Oxus, with the next French mail, left Saigon at 4 am, on the 16th, and is duo here on or about the 19th inst.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. The stoner Sues left Pert Unwin on the
Franatecy, via Takobama, on WEDNESDAY 7th and is expected hore on or about the 17th the 2let May, at TEN ., taking Passengore
and Freight for Japan, the United States, and instant Burops
The etasmer Fidelio, tema Hamburg, left On or about 11th Juportation to Yokokams and other Japan Ports, her on or about the 17th instant.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- Manila on the 14th, and may be expected
On 21st inst, at P.M. Ou 23th inst, at Noou. To-day, at 3.r.M, Te-day; at 3 P.M. On 24th fast, at 3P.M. On 24th inst., at Noon. On 10th inst., nó 4 P.M.
Quick desqualol.
On 20rd is, at 4
To-morrow, at Noon.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch
To-day, at 4 1.5.
On 19th is, at
On 19th inst, at 6
..
San Francisco, to Atlantic and Island Cities of the United States, si Overland Railways, to Harona, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to parts in Marico, Central and South Ainion, by the Company's and connecting Steamers,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England. France, and Germany by oll trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers.
The O. B. 8, Co.'s steamer Flysses jolt a pors on the morning of the 12th, and may be 'looked for hero on or shoirt the 18th inst.
laft Port Darwin on the 9th, and is due here on Tho E. & S. 9: Co.'s steamer Afennauir
the 19th inst.
The steaner Glenorchy lett Singapore on the 13th, and may be expected hero on, or about the 20th fastant.
RETURN PASSAGTH-Fassongers, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francis for Ohian or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20-77, from Roturn Fard; it -backing within one your, an allowance of 10 “, will be made from Beturn loft Singapors on the 14th, and may be expected P.Fare Pra-paid Return Pasenga Orders, avail-here on the lit inat.
..
To-morrow, Daylight. On 20th inst, at Noon To-morrow, at 9 A.M
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SINGAPORE, TENANG, AND
CALCUTTA.
THE Steamship
"ARRATOON. AFCAR," Captain A. B. MacTavish, will be despatched for the abere Ports 10-DAY. the 17th instant, at THREE P.M.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON,” SONS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, Bth May, 1884.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA.
THE Company's Chartered Steam-bip
"ASCALON,"
TO-DAY, the 17th inst., at Trace P.M. Captain Patora, will be despaired as above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
able for one year, will be issued at a Discount
The Austro-Hungaria) Lloyd's stanmer Orion
of 25 from Return Face. These allowances! The D. D: R. steamor Electra left. Singapore
ilo not apply to through fares from Clebui and at noon on the 16th, and is dus here on 'or about Japan to Europa,
Fraight will be rogaived on heard until 4 p.x. on the 20th May, Parvel Packages will hą received at the Olen ntil 5 P. same day; all Parcul Packages should be marked to ad- dress in full; vaine of use is required.
Consular Invoices to uncompany Overland Chego should be sint to the Company's Ohoda in Sealed Envelopes, addtassed to the Collastor of Customs of San Francisco.
For furile information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50%, Queen's Road Central.
F. L. FOSTER,.
Agent. Hongkong, 7th May, 1834.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, |ADEN,SUEZ, FORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON;
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
AERO
BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN
the 23rd inst.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1884, revised to date, wil be found in the Daily Press Directory. 1995 large edition, p. 633 small edition. This is the only authorized complete Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong."
P.
.i
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the que pablished twice each day in one Extra, which is always corrected to a much later boar, than that given below.
A MAIL WILL COSE. For Straits and Caloutta-Fer calon and Arratoon Acar, to-day, the 171 st, at 2.30 P.M.
For Shanghal-Per Yongtose, to-day, tho 17th inet, at 3.30P.M.
For Hailong, Touron, and Quinheu-Par Kremlin, to-day. the 17th inst, at 5.00 2.8.
For Hoihow and Pakhai-Per Ping-un, to GULF POR MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HA-day, the 17th inst., at 5.00 P.M. JARDINE MATHESON & Co..
BURG, New York, and Bosros.
For Swatow, Amoy, and Focchow.--Per General Managers. Hongkong, 10th May, 185A
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM Kangbang, to-morrow, the 18th inst., at (976 TPNINSULAR AND, Arya 3.50 A.
"ANCONA,” Captain K. G. Murray, with Her Majesty's Maila, will be despatched from this for LONDON và BOMBAY and SHEZ CANAL on THURSDAY, the 22nd May, at
FOR SHANGUAL
THE Stenship
"YANGTSZE," Captain F. Soluls, will be despatched for the above Port TO-DAY, the 17th instant, at
FOUR P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & C Hongkong, 14th May, 1534.
FOR HOIKOW AND PAKHOL
THE Steamship
FOR F.M.
Cargo will be reostved on board until Tex A.M. Paroels and Specia (Gold) at the Office anti
Tom M., on the day of sailing,
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran- shipped at Colombo; Tes and General Cargo [954 for London will be conveyed vis Bombay, with- out transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct Fouta vil Columbo.
"PING-ON," Captain McCaslin, will be despatched for the ahova Parts TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at DAYLIGHT
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 16th May, 1869.
061
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
For further particulara regarding FAIGHT and PASSAGH apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'a Offee, Hongkong.
For Bangkok-Par Deaule, to-morrow, the 18th inst., at 9.00 a.M.
For Nagasad Yokobumu.-Par Lord of the foles, on Monday, the 19th inst.. at 1.30 PM. For Saigon. Por Massalia, on Monday, the 19th inst, at 3.30 ..
Monday: the 19th iners, as 4.90 P.M.
For Amoy and Manila-Per Diamante, qu
For Straits and Bombay-Per Zambesi, en Saturday, the 24th inst., at 2.30 P..
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Contract Piekst Ancona, Hill be despatched on THURSDAY, the ad mat, with Maïs for the United Kingdom, Europe and countries beyond, cia Brindisi : to the Straits Settlements. Bulariz, Burnb, Ceg
The Contenis and Yale of Peokagos ar rolou, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar." quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Salpers are partimladly requested to noto the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
CHRAF RESERVED ACCOMMODATION (JI
NBThis Packet carries no mails for the Australasian Colonisa
The usual boars will be observed in closing the Mails, do.
be obtained in this Company's Steamers; for HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT particulars apply at the Of
NB-This steamer takes Cargo and Pass2.
FOR SWATOW AMOY, AND FOOCHOW. rers for Marseilles.
TUE Company's Steamship T
"KWANGTUNG,” · Captain Yans, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 18th instaut, at NIKE A.M.
Fer Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Conera Managara. Hongkong, 15th May, 1884.
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FOR BANGKOK DIRECT. THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE Company's Steamship
Weeks; Master, will load here for the above Port, and i have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
"DANUBE," Hongkong, 12th April, 1884.
(757 Captain J. Howton, will be despatched for the are Port TO-MORROW, the 18th instaat, at Noon.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO:
THE S/ L I I American Ship
"CARONDELET,"·· Stetson, Master, will lead here for the abner Port, and will have quick despisich,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Fongkong, 25th April, 1884
FOR NEW YORK. UE 33 L. I. I. German Ship
THE
1812
"ANNA," Sobilat, Master, will lead here for the abs Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Thongkong, 5th May, 1884. ..
(89%
FOR VICTORIA, 3.0.
[55EE British Bark
NGLISH AND CHINESE
DICTIONARY.
WATH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
"MARTILA.”
For Froight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1834
UNION LINE. *FOR YOKOHAMA VIA NAGASAKI
IE Steamship.
A MOÏVER,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, 13th May, 188 MIASU BISHT MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.
STEAM TO NAGASAKI AND KOBA, VIA INLAND SEA (Taking Cargo and Passengers for
MAILS.
THE FRENCH MAIL.
Day before Departyre.
5 P.M., Money Order Offeo close. Post Ofica cloves, except the night box, which is always open ont of ofline hours.
Day of Departure. 7AM., Post Ofilee opous.
10, Registry of Letters cases. Posting of
all printed mastor and patterns COERIS YOKOHAMAA.M., Mail closes, except for Lats Lettore
| 11-10 A.M., Letters may be posted with * do h
— si 10 cmits antil
and VLADIVOSTOCK)
THE "KUMAMOTO-MARU. Captain DRUMMOND e bere on or shout the 19th instant, will be despatched as above nu FRIDAY. the Sal instant, at Four P.M.
Cargo received on board and Parcels at the Office up to ONA P.M., of the day of Sailing, No Hill of Lating signak munder $4 Freight. All Claims for Damaga masi bo settled on board bufore delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
Cargo and Tassengers for Yokohama will be transhipped to the Shanghai Muil Stommer at Kobs, and for Vladivostock at Nagasaki andjer
Kobe.
For further Particulars, apply at the Com- [955 pany's Offices. Prays Central, Ground Floor of
Messes, Bussell & Co.
H. J. H. TRIP
Agent.
"LORD OF THE ISLES,” Captain Felgate, will be despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 19th instant, at FOOK F.M.
For Freight or Passage, spply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 14th May, 1891,
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship
DIAMANTE,”. MePhorgon, Master, will food here for the above Captain Stack, will be despatched for the above Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Porte on MONDAY, the 19th instant, at, FIVE P.. Hongkong, 5th May, 1884,
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. Gera Bark
2897
An Anglo-Chingo Dictionary, published at the "Daily Prem. Office, Hongkong. For comprehensiveness and proctical service The Undersigned are now prepared to this Work stands unrivalled. All the new
ESMERALDA," GRANTPOLICIES of INSURANCExgainst werds which the Chinese have of late years on Jaeger, Mating, will lead hora for the above FIRE at the following Ratus:
compelled to coin to express the numerous ob Ports and will have quick despatch. jerts in machinery, photography, tobography,
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 25th April, 1884.
On First-class European
Tenements
at / Net per Annum, and in science generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations has imposed nipon them, are here given i extenso, Euch and every word isá fully illasbrotad and explained, forming exercises for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Funti pronunciations are given, the accents being carefully raarked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typography displays the success of an attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond in the size of body, thereby affecting a vast economy of space, achieving clearness not proviously atialued, and disposing with these vast margins and vicaint spaers which have heretoford charc- teriied Chinese publications.
To illustrato te rust ope of the work, the
On First-class Godowna, * & Merchandise stored
therain
at. Net por Annum. 94 Couls
at 1% Nat Anuum. Oi Petroleum In
censed Godowns at 15 Net per Annum. On First-class Chinese
Tenements... at? Not per Annum.
Benend-plass Chinese Tenements
at 23 Net per Annum DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co,
Agents for Phoenix Fire Office. Hongkong, 5th August, 1881.
NOTICE.
15
of Bloed, Loss of profits, cite a chomista. TYRE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM
A Short Tall will astinfactorily prove the effesor of this extraordinary medicine. "Sold by all Chemists. Price ús., 115, and 395. Skarghes
Agata 8. WATSON & Hongkong and
MPANY, LIMITED,
Es prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS
BISKS at 3% att par Aura, and other Ly
1514 SUKANCES at Current Kates.
DE BEIGHT'S PHOSPHODINE, the Safest and anly Beliable Properatiba of Pronghorns. The mugby restablisle Henith,
1. BRIGHTS PHOSPHODINU is the only un-
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trdo, Laicention, Liver Complainiá, Female Car plaints Implos, Daprosion, Premature Decline, at all Fanctional
FOR BAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/3-L. I. I. British Ship
RANK CARVILL,”- Chupisu, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, 5th May, 1884.
STEAM COMMUNICATION TO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA,
897
Hongkong, 15th May, 1884.
11AM. whee the Past Off entirely, 11.50 AM, Lata Letters may be posted on board. the packet with Late For of 16 Conts until time of departure.
Jan Ma
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The following tours are observed in closing Maita, &c, by the British Contract Packet- Moon.Money Order Office elossa,
Day of Departire.
2.09 r.M.-Registry of Lultury census. Post- ing of all printed madfar and patterns nauses, 3.00 P.M.-Mails closed, except for Late Letters. 3,10 r.Letters may be justed with late fou
of 10 cents antil
3.30 P.when the Post Office clases entirely. 1340 p.m.-Lato Letters may be posted on boar
the punket with late fee of 10 cants, until time of departuro.
The Post Oflen Ascines all responsibility for
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, &c.,
SHIP COMPANY. TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS
TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, "CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE: VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
AND
THE Starship "SAN PABLO," will be dospatched for San Francisco, nič Yoko- THREE P.M ama, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, at
and, where Registration has been neglooted, will letters make no enquiries into alleged losses of such
LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SIT
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not no- tified as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, und prepaid 10 ceatu per anli ounce as ugnat." The Past Offer then andartakes the duty of obtaining matico of do
rare and despotabing the correspondence. It is requested that the letters he posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing.
To provide means of remitting all suns of money to or from this Colony and between the Ports of Chira, the Posimesters und Agents of this Office are allowed (but not required) to
To be followed by the S. S. " ARABIC,”
MONDAY, the 0th June, at THERM P.M. Connootion hoing mundo at Yokohams with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports
All PARCEL PACKAGE sould be marked to parolase Hongkong Postage Stamps frora fo- [962ddress in full; and sacae will be resivad at the reign residents.
Company's Office until FIVE P.M. the day pro-
For Freight or Passagu, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., . Gezeral Managers. Hongkong, 16th May, 1884.
OCEAN STRAMSITIP COMPANY. -
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL
THE Company's Steamship
rions to seiling.
RPTUEN PASSAGES. Passengers, who have oftes for erroneous replies to verbal enquiries-
No responsibility can be accepted by the Pos, naid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco or toteandround to subordinate affinere. Tue For Chin or Japan (or vice versa) within six shroffs told off to soll stamps should especially months, will be allowed a discount of 20. from not be regarded as aide to give correct informa Return Fare; if re-ombarking within one year. tion. The Postal Guide alone is the standard on
Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above allowance of 10%, will be made frota Rukun all points on which such information may bo
." GLAUCUS.”
oa or about the 21st instant.
For Braight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, 10th May, 1884.
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Calling at Poer DARWIN and QUERNELAND Pours, and taking through Cargo to New ZÁLAND; through Passage Tickets granted to ForT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA).
THE Staambi
following facts aroanbmitted for considerationER WEST AUSTRALIAN STEAM. T
Cbinasa haracters, and sdburat's English and Chinese Diotionsry about, 100,000, whilst
SHIP COMPANY'S Steamer
"NATAL"
*WOOSUNG,"
this work contains more than 50,000 English J. Wood, Commander, ander engagement with on WEDNESDAY, the lat inat, at Foun ra. Captain Hunt, will be despatched as abore AGENCIES as all the Trosty Ports of Chins words, and upwards of 300,000 Chineseo d'urso the Straits and Western Australian Govern This vessel kas unusually good Cabin Accom. and fapan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Poting, tea in dospite all the grimmars and ments; is expected to leave Bingspore for Proudition, started amithips, upon the upper and the Philippinus."
other batary works as yet pablished, the mantle, calling at Batavis. Rusaack Bay, Cos-deuk Jas. B. COUGHTRIE,
student of this difficult language absolutely rock, Sharks Day and oraldton, as notified quires examples to display the various appli-balow Hongkong, 27th Marab, 1892.
cations and equivalents of different words whosh PROPOSED TIME TABLE.
NORTHWARD SELVICE. THE
Sourelaiy
[781
have one general mening. Of these examplos:
Faré. Pro-Paid Return Passage Ordera, ovil- able for one year, will be javasl at.s. Discount af 25, from Return Fare. These allowancer de net apply to through, fores from China and Japan to Europe.
Consular Invoices to necompany Overland. Mexican, Central, and South American Carge, should be sent to the Company's Office, ad dressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran-
cisco,
For further information as to Freight, epply to the Agency of the Company, No. 594, Queen's Road Central,
F. D. FOSTER, Agent. Hongkong, 7th May, 1881.
required.
RATES OF POSTAGE. Letters, per & Post Cards, oach Books. Patterns, and Commercial?
Papers, per 2 oz. Nawapers & Prices Current, each Registration...............
10 Cents 3 Conta 2 Cents,
2 Cents 10 Conta Do. with return receipt 15 Cents though written by hand, do not bear the charac Commercial papers signify such papers s
tor of am sotual or personal correspondence, such as invoices, doode, sopied zusie, ko. Tho sharge is the same as for Books but all paaksis of ringt. under 4 oz, weight are charged & canta.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
SOLDIERS" AND BAILORS' LETTERS, (L.) Privatos in. H. M. Army or Navy, Non- Owness, will be RESPONSIBLE for any commissioned Officers, Bandmasters, School DEBT contracted by the Ollicers or the Urova maters (uot Superintending or First Class) of the following Vessels daring thele, stay in Writers, or School-mistresses muy send? half- Hongkong Harbour
punca letters to the United Kingdom by the AUNA, Ger, ship, F. Schilde--Order,
Eagleh Mail at the rate of two cents (ous 915 A. APOAR, Brit. str., A. B. Mastavish-D. S.pany) each, or by the French Hail at the rate
Sons & Co.
of four conts (two ponce) osch. The postage my ASCALON, Brit, str., J. Peters-Signszen & Co. be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong CAIRNGORO, Brit shin, Wr. Jack-Adnason, Stamps, but not by both kinds on the same letter.
Bell & Co.
(2) Te other places not beyond Great Britain, such as India, Malta, So, the postage is 2-couts (ono perany),
For Freight or Pissage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 7th May, 1884.
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Blood, Strongthens the Norsan and Masculte Srates, Animates the Spiris and Mental Faculties, Promotes Appolite and Simproves Digestion.
DR. BRIGHT'S PE SPRAYED, is pati
by the Arlatorresy and the Blits, extensively
Tued in the Army and Navy and highly recommended
by the lacing Vodies Practitioners,
E. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNO is Sold by all Chemists thrangient the Gists in Cass, at 10s. Imitations hairing almallar zamós.
PANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG!
CAPITAL (HUREUIRED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LUM SIX SANG, Esq.
d. CANTI-Berase of Cheap Worthless DAN Hur, Etq. TOW CHONG PENE E
Aganta A. Arpos & Co, Hongkong and Shanghai
[$15
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+421961
Observe Trade Marte,
J. & E ATKINSON,
24, Old Band-strent, London.
CHAN LICHOF, Esq. | Q., Hor Cauze, Bag.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the Work, payable ut any of its Agoncica.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of--Business, whether they are Saraholars or not.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary.
HEAD OPRICE, No. 2. Queen's Brad West
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881.
1554
mmy or any other Dictionary hitherto pat Bay, Cossack, Nesbunk Bay, and Hutavia, lished.
For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that a roferones to it pagos unables a person who understands Rigbah to communicate effectively with natives who unlorstand nothing but Chine, In this respect Exora Bill be forin Indispensable to all Expos residing in China, sad to the ustivos themselves it explains subjecte fully with which very few indeed of them are perfuntly acquainted. To parties revident in England and interested in Chins it cannot brt be invaluable gooasion- elly
It comprises upwards of two thousand large qarto pages.
A Largo REDUCTION in PRICE is made to Purchasers of SEX or more Copies.
LONDON TRURNER & Co, GD, ParoTER ROW.
HONGTONG, DAILT PRESS" OFFICE, WYNDHAM SE
18th 2nd 13th 18 28th 11th Ani March May June July Aug. Oot. Doc.. Arriving at Singapore,
4th 10th 20 4th 14th 28th 19th April May Jane Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec.
SOUTHWARD SERVICE
BAKI AND KOBE. (Fassing through the INDAND BRA.).
THE
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
TEHERAN,"
the 24h instant, at Noor,
Learing Singapore, calling at Batavia, Rosback will leave for the above plase on SATURDAY,
Buy, Conses, Sharee Bay and Geraldton, 12th 24th lat 10th 20th”... 5th 21sh April May July Aug Sep Nov. Dec.
Arriving at Promentla
30th 11th 18th 2th. 60 30th 8th April June July Aug. Oot. Nov. Jun.. The "NATAL has remarkably fino Saloon, and also, oxcellent accommodation for Second and Third Cisse Passengers.
For Freight and Passage to the above and Bélier Australian Poris, apply to
MCALISTER & Co., Agonte. Singapore, 5th February, 1881.
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A. McIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 12th May, 1884.
STEAM TO BOMBAY, VIA STRAITS,
THE P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
ZAMBESI,
will leave for the above place on SATURDAY, the 24th instant, at Tales P.M.
OPNIAUR, Ger. bk., C. Offeron--Wieler & Co. C. T. Hook, Brit. str., Win Jarvis-Tang Koo. FRANK CARVILL, Brit ship, Wm. S. Chapman
Captain:
GLENCOE, Brit. str., Park-Jardine, Mathes
& Co,
Kasow, Brik bk., J. Gadd-Captile,
NOW ON BALER
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION THE
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE, By Dr. DETAN, With many Additions Corrvotions, and Dr. Wams' Orthography.
PRIVA-
In Paper Wrapper
Nently Bound.......
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Superintendent. Hongkong, 16th May, 1394
Apply at the Daily Press Office.
81.50
8.200
(3) The same privileges apply to letters ad- dressed to the Privata and Non-commissioned Officers named above,
(4) The lettera mastnot exceed half on ounce. No hondkorshiafe, jewellery, &, can be sunt, even with the onde open.
5-If from a Soldier or Sailor his elas mid description must be stato in 'înk on'tun leitar, the over of which must be signed by the Cam- manding Ofleer, with name of regiment, ship, &ogs- in full. If too Boldier or Sailer, his clussaud de seription with name of regiment, ship, do, must" be stated in full.
(8.) Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges. with regard to docks or papany nor can those bo prepaid with Imperial Hłampą."
Bat Warnet Ofoon, viz-Coufuster, Aasiat- nat Paginar, Ganada Bondwin, or Carpenter.
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