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THE SAILY PROSE, TUESDAY, DROENEEL SEAD, 126,

INSURANCES.

LONDON

ASSURANCE:

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARZER OF AIS MAJESTY KING GROZEE THE FIRĄT. A.D. 120.

is for this shore Corporation, are THE Undersigned having hoon appointed prepared to grant Insurances as follows

Amasements have been plentiful The St. anuged at first to impose upon the Authoritiga of China, and at half-past six o'nloos all the George's Ball, which took place in the City Hall | with a plantilla story that he was ordernil by Princes of the Blood, Delléles Dakes, Marquisas, on the 18th lust., was a grant, success and was 'B. Peng Yu-lit, the Imperial Commissioner Cabinet Ministers, Grand Sagretarias, and numerously attended. On the 16th at that Canton, to proceed to Hunan to enrol several Members of the Six Boards and Nins Courts, THE race for the cup preinated by this offers of the thousand soldiers to fight the French. He went to pay their resposta and anngratulations. Audicione me if, when the prize was won by monomial in getting soma advances of money Her Majesty wore a smiling scuntearoor, and the Vioworis, stroked by Mr. F. Grimble. On From the furon ofleints before ko wa foundi ordarıyı onch official to be given a pair of en the 19th and 20th inst. į pick up ariuket match out to by an impoafor, but his game was soon braidared purses. The caremony took place in was played, Mr. Holder's side v. Mr. Whyte's, dotucted, and he was arrested and thrown into the Taz Ning Palace. The Emperor of resulting in a wia for the former by 34 rans on prison, with the consoling probability before resolved valuable gifts from His Imperial act, the first innings. A slusting toarnarsent was him int he will not long retain his hozd.

The Prinosa of the Biosd and all the indios dorauenced at the Rifle Butts, Kewicon, on tie Pirary, Be stroot robberies, is getting more of rank, dressed in court costumes and wearing 20th ist, between teams representing tas Ragal frequent, and is Boly to Aurism as the autos. Į their hair high in Manchu style, made reveren- Artillery, Staff and Boyal Ruginsors, Royal fan of the Anshorit is greatly distracted by til bows to the Express in the Inner Palau Marinas, The Buffs, Hongkong Volanters, the efforts they are making to placo Canton and All the offaials within the Capital are ordered Bine Jackets, and Policy. The first six teams the Pearl river in an offaotive state of defense, to war flavery rebes for twoaty days; and all fired on the 20th inst, the Royal Artillery mak. The other day a Chin Hing pusonger junk moriala wast for the same period contain no ing top score, the Yoinnteors being second. which had just left this city on her return trip, unpopitious character or ward. Any momoria The Police had their funinga yesterday, and was overheated by a piration junk, and the list disobeying this order is to be handed over to wou the match, making 403 as against the Royal pirates antebly carried off all the valuables and the Tardis for a penalty. The attendants with- Artillery's score of 377. Thallengkong Amateur or portable property of those on hand. The in the Palace havo revivel gifts in money, the Tramatic Company gave a cucousful perform plunder was worth only about 3300, but it re-most bring about Tia 200; the aggregate enma ance of Tom Taylor comedy" Still Waters presented, in sorusenses, the anties belongings of amounting to over 10,000 tals. Theatrical per- Ban Deep at the Thontra Royal, City Hall, on the vietinis. No Woodshed attended the extrage formunes togan on the 8th of the 10th woop, the 10th inst. Willard's Wanderors Lavo ako bucause no resistance was offered by tho pus and were to continue five days. The Empress gison Rose performances.

enger jauk

alte in the middle, and the prinosa, mombers of shonobility, and high offioints are signed pisoos ou either side, being permitted to squat down on the ground in Turkish style. Fosd is served twin a day, and no whispering is allowed."

FOOCHOW

8th Deasther.

The French sloop Eclaireur, Captain Four nier. left hero on the 18th instant for Formusa.

The British composite gaubant Firebrand, Lieut.-Commander Dickson, arrived here on Ten Tanny-tune is surely coming, they say, Saturday morning from Singapore.

next Saturday. He was to bars arrived pastor. The French transport La Niue, Captain day or even a weak before. It is i ho in tar Kirumbasquer, arrived hore on the 18th instant ring in Yen-ping, 10 miles as the Min. in order from Saigon, which port sho left on the 11thtas his second son aut dughter-in-law, who are inst

on their way from Hannan, the native provic.co The French cruiser D'Estaing, Captain of the aged Viceroy. They come through Kingai, Colomboand, from Tai-wan-fu on the lith inst., and as, the famous general ounnet meet them arrived here on the morning of the 17th inst. hore, and has nover spen his daughter-in-law at all, The French corvette Chaters Renard. Cap-ho is construinod to wail for them. His first son tain Houlineau, arrived here on the morning ofdind of tan fects of an act of daration for his the 17th instant from Kalang, and left dont wither when she lay covy ill. He had some foch day for Haiphong.

ramnuud—to Pas stacy gas-from bis arm or shoulder to ourish hor, and an artery probably being avarel he died in consequences.

The German corrette Storch, Captain Nortitz arrived here on the 17th from Amy, which purt sho bytt on the 15th instant. She sainted the port, and the compliment was armed by the shoro battery. The Fr. nch crime D'Eating and the Italian corvei: Vellor Pisani also ex- changed salutos with her.

The British steamer Dore Tully, which had to put into Kelag having har boiler sübendamaged, was taken sustur by the starmer Bougins, with the object of taking her to Amoy, but she broke adrift from the Dougies ust outside Keling and put back to that port. The news arrived bere by wire on Tuesday night, the 16th inst.

The following are the Beers of Cathay Chaptor. No. 1,16, for the ensuing part M.E.Z. Coup. J. A. Mosely; E., Corp. W. Kerfoot Hughes, F.J.. Comp. F. EC Georg, Serilo E., Comp. A. O'D. Gourdin; Scribe N., Comp. . K. Leigh, P.S. Comp. Alf Woolley; lat. Assist. S. Comp. T. I. Rosé; 2nd Assist. S., Comp. R. A. Gubbay: Treasurer, Comp. H. N. Mudy: Janitor, Comp. J. R Grimble.

It is reported that birty of the richest mout are to contribute S02,01) tacls for war xpenses. But what can the Imperial Commissioner, even Tao Teno-tour, to, oleks he is supported hy a strong Boot? He has only a few more then- sand troops with him at best

THE PHILIPPINES.

MANILA,

MARINE DEPARTMENT.

Felicios at ourront rates, payable either hore, in London, or at the principal Ports of Indis, China and Australia

FIRE DEPARTMENT. Polioles issued for long or short periods at current ratos.

LIFE DEPARTMENT, Policiesissted for sums upt-exceding £5,000, at reduced rates,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Hongkong. 28th July, 1972.

THE

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

MANHATTAN

182 & 158, Broadway.

VESSELS OVATH'S BERT L.

INDO.CHINA, STEÁM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

·FOR SHANOHÁT, (Fakat Cugɔ and Passages at through ratas for Unterão, Barcow, bod Parra on the YANGT9ZE) THE

THE Company's Steamship

*KWONGSANG,"

Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, the 23rd instant at Noox. Foz Fright or Pasago, apply to

JARDINE HATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 20th Docomber, 1884.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND

CALCUTTA

1

THE Stamaty

186 Undersigned having been appointed

PISTAU & Co,

(2370

*JAPAN," Captain T. S. Gardner, will be despatched for the above Forks TO-DAY, the 23rd int at TKREP.M.

VESSELS ON THE RCY ·

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE. FENANG, COLOMBO ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MAUTA, GIBSAŽTAR BRINDISI TRITATE, VENICE PLYMOUTH AND LONDON

ALSO,

BOMBAY, MADEAS, CALCUTTA, ARD AUSTRALIA. N.B-CABOO CAN BE TAKEN OR THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF FORTS, MARSEILLES, TRETE, HAM-

EO, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.

VESSELS ON THE WORL

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

3/3 L'II British Ship

HONOLULU,"

+

Elreit, Muster, will loads for the abova Pork at will have quick dospatok.

For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 27th October, 1881

BUSSELL & Oa

FOR VICTORIA, RU,

12021

13 II British bark THE PENINSUlar and OrienTAL STEAM

"NANAIMO," NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Bumship Dodd, Master, will load here for the above Port, MASSILIA, Captain S. D. Shallard, with and will have quick despatch. Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatéhod froin. For Freight, apply to this for LONDON BOMBAY AND SUEZ

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th November, 1894.

CANAL - TUESDAY, the 23rd December, at Four FM.

Cargo will be received on board until Tex

FOR HONOLULU

"CEYLON,"

4.M. Parcels and Spanie (Gold) at the Oller until THE American Buk TEN A., on the day of smiling.

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Silk and Valuables for Barope will be tran- 4 chipped at Colombe. Tas and Gentral Cargo Barstow, Master. will lead hare for the above Afor London will be coaveyedrik Borabay with- | Port, and will have quick despatch.

qué transhiprasai, arriving one work later than For Freight, apply to by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.

For Freight or Passage, apply to..

DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co.,

Agoute. Hongkong, 12th Decombor, 1384.

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

Tagants for the above Campany are pre- pared to take applications for LIFE INSUR- A now theatre is being built at Monila. ItANCE at rodzaed rator, is hoped that it will be completed in lay next and that it may be inaugucited, by the Italian Open Compady now performing in Batavia

Toagkong. Let August 1834. On the 16th instant a house in course of ear- struction at Manila, and which had progressed.

for that the roof was being procended with,EW YORK LIFE INSURANCE ahore Port TO-DAY, the 3rd instant, at

N fell down, owing to defective foundations. Uno workman was killed and waren injured.

FÜS SALE.

FOR SALE.

Some interesting questions in connection with THE THREE Commorous and Newix the loan of the Kwagtung seom-likely to arise BT MESSUAOES or Touemnta among the owners, insurance companies, and known na Nos. 85, 87 and 93, Hollywood Road, Chinese authorities The Chinesa vet mad to he Hongkong responsible for logos if their gaidos should not For Patioulars be taken ou bard. It remains be seen who MHAST BRERET ther they are responsible for the safe conduct of romels by the at this point

A large fire bas occurred outside the water-gate, and over 200 buildings have been dostroyed.-N. C Daily News Correspondent.

TAFWANFOO.

3rd December.

General Agents

COMPANY.

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FOR MANILA, DIRECT. THE Company's Steamship

"ESMERALDA," Captain Taylor, will be despistoked for the.

FIVE P.M.

For Freight or Passaga, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd Dovember, 184. 2353 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, £11,370,014

LIMITED.

219,88 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOCCHIOW.

THE Company's Steamship

LIFE ASSURANCE ONLY. Purely mutual; all profits belong to Policy. holdere and apportionments are made annually.

STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1883, Accumulated Funda Surplus over all liabilities"} arn Rasarva Fená tocord. ing to valuation hala by the Government, Income for year 1833.

4. SETON LINDSAY,',

Hes. Manger, Department of the East.

BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & Ço,

Agents, Hongkong.

i

TOPTON & DEACON,

or to

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1109]

J. M. GUEDES. Hongkong, 18th Deveviber, 1834. -

FOR SALE.

MINERYVA-BRUNNEN

A Delicious Natural Mineral Water In Cases of 96 Pints at $7.00. Do. Quarts at $4.00. Apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 11th November, 1984. 2117

FOR SALE.

NOTICE.

£ 2,717,599.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

"DOUGLAS,"

Captain 87Ashton, will be despatched for the abore Ports TO-MORROW," the 26th inst at DATLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage. apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Mausges Hongkong, 20th Doctmber, 1884.

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THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

Tas Undersigned, Arants for the above Com-

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. AND pany, are premired to ACCEPT RISKS 06

ADELAIDE VIA SINGAPORD. FEST-CLASS GODOWNS at per Cent, Nett pro-Calling at PenT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND mium per Annum.

PORTS, and taking through Cargo to Nsw NORTON & Co, Agents. ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, TASMANIA Hongkong, 20th May, 1881.

AND FLUI.) THE Steamship

For farther particulara regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION, COMPANY'S Offee, Hongkong.

The Contents and Valas of Packages uro re- quired to be declared prior to shipment. -

Shippers are particularly requestad to nota the terms wit omditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

NB-This stonger Lakes Cargo and Passed gors for Massoilles.

RÜGGELL & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 1834.

MAILS EXPECTED,

THE AMERICAN MAIL. The P. M. steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, with the next. American mail, left Sam

Francis on the 22nd Novembar, and may lie expected here on or about the 30th ingt.

The I., steamer City of Jokio, with the auccoding American mail left San Francisco on the 6th December, and is due here on or about

A. McTVER,

Superintendent. Hongkong, Lith Doceraber, 1894. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM the 4th January.

SHIP COMPANY."

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,

MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA,

AND EUROPE.

ΓΙΑ

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

AND

| ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

TÁS FRENCH WAIL.

The M. AC-stormer deały", with the next French mail, lali Singapore ut 3 so the 21st, and is doe here on or about the 29tt just.

STEAMERS EXPECTED. The Austro-Indgarien Lloyd's stezmer Pu dora left Singapore on the 14th, and is dus bera on or about the 23rd iast.

The . 3. S. Cela stommer Patrocius left

Ging on tab 16th, and is due here on the

The Ron Lino, steamer Bentary left Singa

THE Steamship "ARABIC" will be

despatched for San Francisco, Tit Yoke 23rd lust. hams, on WEDNESDAY, the th December, at THREE P.M.

Coundction Buing made at Yokohamu with pore on the 19th, and r das hore on or about Stanmers from: Shanghai and Japan Parts,

the 27th inst. All PAREL PACKAGES should be marked to j The Glan Ling stomer Clearce left Sings- address in full: nad suzy will be received at the pore on the 21st, and is dus here on or about Company' Ofigs until Five e.. the day pre-

the $7th inst. vious to sailing.

ENTURY PASSAGEY—Fassengers, who have paid full fare, re-ambarking at San Francisco POST-OFFICE NOTICES. for China or Japa for niña versa) within six { months, will be allowed a disgrant of 20 %, irom

Attoution is invited the following par Return Fre: if co-smbarking within one year,tealses on to sabisct of Local Delivery

A telegram has been received by the local lines and the Wanderer went to Takow this IL M. S. Champion left for Amoy on the 28th Agonts, Musars. Melchors & Co. from Baigon, morning. stating that Captain Betteler, of the Belgian board and there seems little or no chance of its The mail by the latter ship is still on barau Elisabeth, the carpenter, and one miloring delivered at present. The Amor Post havo arrived at Rigan, sover (7) man out of oes uppear to have made the fatal mistake of the captain's boat being lost in the attempt to accepting Chinese letters, and this discovery has gon shore, A foamer Las left Saigon for naturally raised the ire of Admiral Courbet.; the assistance of the Elisabeth, which it will be The French have hitherta displayed so much runnbored was disabled in two gales whepulitans and consideration in the matter of SOUHTS & WATT'S SOLID MAROGASY

watered-on-the-Ifth-end lith alt hentral carrondiner that avery are should bo Cues, Pol, Pyramid, & Balla, Marking Board,THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. Contain Falms will be despatched for the above an allowance of 10 will be made from Return

taken in making up a Formosa mall.

Besta, Extra Cloth. &c. &c.

ng anmavageable. The vessel had to he left

by the steamer Glenavon in lat. 1.5 deg. 9 mia

N, long. 114 deg. 24 min 30 secs. H.

BILLIARD TABLE; Complete with

Just arrived ParTM GLYNFALLOCH,”

LANE, CRAWFORD & Ca. Hongkong, 5th November. 1834.

FOR SALE OR CHARTER

A racoor reaches this to the offect but a ) At a regular meeting of Perseverance Lodge. Chinese troops. Owing to rough weather she stener called off Lungkizo, a few days ago, with No. 1,165, haid on the 16th iust, the District was unable to land more than 500 out of a mu- Grand Master, Light Wor. Bro. C. P. later,plement of 700: these man arene doubt destined attended by the Deputy District Grand Master, for Kelang. Chinese assert that further rain- For Wor Bro. W. S. Adams, and the Grand Torrents to the extent of 10,000 northern Lego elicers, installed Bro. Paul Jerdan-analds are expected: if they are sucowsstal in TE British Steamer.

Wur. Bro. Jordan landing and can reach Kelaug, the French will

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Master for the ensuing year. aflerwerde izrasted his officers as follows: tiud it a long and diffende tisk te muster the

“WILL OF THE WIŠP” - #Ben A Woothy J. W. Bro. E. Muckraus north ond of the islzad. Several, large as Classified at Lloyds A 1. Registered Treasurer, Dr. P. Brewitt, Secretary, Bro. F. have arrived from Anns and Swatow, bulan with Tonge 6 Gross, 196 Next. Best: 3. D., Bro. F. A. Hazeland: J. D. Bro-pin, pics roods, and other merchandise, fos

Wor Particulars, apply to the CAPTAIN on H McCallum; Inner Gaurd, Bro, H. N. Madys which are alivitat u warrant Uhurak Bound, or to D. C Bro. A. Denison, Steward, Br. R. Pof captura. Tos trade mast. however, so011

PUSTAU & Co., Dipple; Trier, Bra. J. E. Grinble.

Agents. come to termination, the Freucb aaring isaned

Torrkoug, 2nd December. 1681 (2247

A fatal accident occurred on board staariera manifesto. doolaring their intention of top- Rory at 8 o'clock am on the 10th fast. Cargoping the ingress of all native craft and threaten was being taken on board from a cargo boating the adoption of severe measures in the ovat alongside by means of a winch, when the Chi-resistans Tuis proclamation was henget Dose teamen's cock cams past with a basket of into Takow by a junk which had been overlanted engetables. Howes not cantians in watching by one of the iuresting.eraisara the operation of the derrick, and a sling full of

The Fillore and 19 Mobaing arb now'at shor

cargo swany up against him and anneked him

verboard in the cargo best, whore ka fall.upon.

his boat and sashed his skall so that he died

vory shortly afterwards. Ao inquest was held

of this portug Givette Correspondent,

WENCHOW.

at the Tung Wak Hospital in the afternoon It is ported that the gentry of Wonchow before the Coroner, Mr. H. E. Wodehouse, and | have been compelled by the Government to pay jury, but no verdiet vas came to, as the stoner had left and his Wership desired to have the evidence of some of the officers of the ship. The inquiry was adjourned for a week.

au kuif or the vine assessed on the property destroyed during the riot at Westhom. It is said that $15,000 have already been pail and $10,990 more are going to be paid on the 18th of this | month. Orar fifty of the rioters has been arrested.--Courier. "

SHANGHAT.

Two blockade runners, the Whaon ard Waverley, brace ft Shanghai for Kieng yin. to

lark troops for Formosa. With regard to the Waveria the Mersary understands that she will be handed ovoz, after arrival from Klang-rin

A fine wild wat haa brop shot in Kewloon. On Friday night, the 19th inst. Mr. H. J. Hulmes, ofsendale,” Tsim Ta-tani, hoaring s commotion among his rabbits-several of which animals bare lately been missed-went ert to reconnoitre, and Boeing some animal's eyes glur ing from among the bushes by which the rabbit Enase is surrounden, ho quietly fotched his rah, and returning as cautiously, fred at the in toder, wiu rocrived the charge in the bed and at Woong to a firm. She will then turtled aver usarly. The rabbit hunter (change her procent captain and officers, and har perved to be a beatiful animal of the foliveing taken on beard a Wow wommander and cro tribe, but too small for a tiger cat. It is re will proceed on her hazardons uniawi : 1. markably graceful and most slogantly marked. The Daily Nera says " It having been def It is gray of different shades with black specs all over, even on the paws and large bushy tail. The bolly is white, with large black spots. The ears, which are much shorter and rounder than thous of the domestic pass. are lighter thau de body and are very prettily marked,

FRON BEDATE ADS

BENT WOOD FURNITURE,

great variety just landed. CURIOSITIES. PICTURES, PIANOS, UPHOLSTERY. FURNITURE,➖➖ POR SALE O HIRE. CASSIN BHOY. Opposite City Hall.

FOR SALE.

NOTICE

PANY. LIMITED.

.fi

Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS FOUR RISKS at, ett per Aunum, and other IN- sunances at Current Rates

-Ap@nciza-as--ho-Trest Port-of-Chin

and Japan alat Singaporo, Saigon. Perang, and the Philippines

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 27th March, 1833.

* MENMUTE,"

For Froight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & C Agents Hongkong, 11th December, 1884. [2317

FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steemship

Por TO-MORROW, the 24th instant, at Fora. Pre-Paid Return Passage Orders, avail- LOCAL DELIVERY.-No delivery is attempted on board Ship, at the Park, Kowloon, Abordoon, able for uno yest, will heated at a Disenant, nor at any pivate house lores though of 25 from Rattan Fars. These allowances in the allies what that is a plads of do not only to through faree frem. Chian and business part which delivery can be sted... Japon to B'urope, 2

(Postal Ghids, par. 159. Consular Invoices to accompany Carro des- tined to Ports baroud San Francisen should bobeon the farurizbla rala of the Post One for The above Torulation is not usw. but has sant to the Copy's added to my ears. Ceziderable sorta hera boon the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.

For further information as to Froight To persut, hover. If any farther vle to secure ita bɔine gaaorally understood, or Passage, apply the Arsey of the Comdisappointment in the mutte. i sporur

F. E. FOSTER, Agent. 15th December, 1884.

"BENLEDI,"

PHENIX FIRE OFFICE. Captain A. TV. S. Thomson, will be despatched Pay, No Da Queen's Rod Cantral.

The Undersigned so now prepared to GRANT POLICIES ofINSURANCE against FIRE at the following Rates:- On First-cliss Europuru

Tenements

On First-class Godowns,

at Not per Azimuïn.

& Merchandies stored thewin

Oa Coala

......at ut

Net por Annam.

Not per Annum.

Or Petroleum in R.

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On First-class Chinese

Tensaouts

at

Net per Annan

On Second-class Chineso

Tesments........ ...at 25 °, Not per Annan..

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co

Agents for Phuwair Fire Office. Hongkong, 5th August, 1881.

15

HAS HET SIE KSt

CHAMPAGNE, 1880, WHITE SEAL $1.) per cass of 1 dozen quarta. $20........ per esse of 2 dozen pints.

for the abova Port on or about 24th inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBS, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 20th December, 1891.

Hony

*2279

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VL NAGÉ SAKI AND KOBE. Passing through the INLAND SEA.! BE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steam ship

---TULBIT."

carved Godawaset 11% Net yer Azim.'ll have for the abure-plans on THURS

DAY. the 25ta inst, at DAYLIGHT, instead of as previously advertised.

GRAND VIN CHATEAU LBOVILLE. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM

por case of 1 dozen quarts.

CHATEAU LAROSE.

SP..........prasse of 1 dosen quarts.

$9.50

PONTET CANET.

per case of 1 dpasu quarts. PALMER MARGAUX.

$7.50 per case of 1 dozen-quurts. $3.50........per vase of 2 dozen piz.ta.

LORMONT $............per case of I dozen quarts. $... per case of 2 dozen pintu.

ALSO CUTLER PALMER & Co's.

WINES AND SPIRITS.

SIEMSSEN Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 184.

uitively arranged that the Armstrong crnisers Ohio-ying and Yang-we should be sent to Korea, in order to make a naval demonstration, they cast off from their buoye and seamed down the river punctually at noon on the 16th Decor- ber and whored at Woosung with four others. At the annual meeting of the District Grand The Tao-trai went down to the Associated Lodge of Hongkong and Sunth Chins held on the Wharves to see them of." Ithiust, the District Grand Master, Right Wor Reinforcementa for Formos, in the shape of Bro. C. P. Chater, appointed his officers for the

550 men and Th, 102,000 for the treasury of wwe present:-D.D.G.M., Ver Wer. Bro Wears, treaty bom sumessfully landed by the SPORTING GUNS and RIFLES, REVOL ezaning year as follows and invested the The General Lin Ming-chpan, bars, the Cour,

S. Adams; D.G.S.W., Wor. Bro. L. Mallory; steamer Activ, recently purchased in Hongkong

by the Chinese Government The.commander

of the little stomer is Captain Lim Kok-cheng,

D.G.J.W.. Wor. Bro. J Malville Matron. D.G. Tresenter, War. Bro. E. Georg; DG. Registrar, Wor. Bro. W.Duggan; D.G. Pres- who comanded one of the gunboats in the B.G.F., Wur. Bro. W. H. Ray D. G. Sore. battle of the line last August.

tary, Bro. A O'D. Gourdia; D.G.S.D., Wor.

Bro. T. E. Cocker (Amog); D.G.J.D., Wor.

Brv. Paul Jordan; D. G. Sap, of Works, Wor.

Bro. R. K. Leigh: D. . D. of Ceremonies, Bro.

HANKOW.

4th December.

There have been great doings hers in horear

G. C. Cer; D. G. Assist. D. of Ceremonius. Bro.of the impress's birthday. The principal C. Pre (Peochow); D.G.S.B, Bro. J. Robertson: thoroughfares were cossred with awnings of DG.Organist, Bro J.Orange; D. G. Pursuivant many-coloured cloths, Imperial yellow being the Bro. R. H. W. Wood (Canton); D. G. Assist most promiuvat ne lamper and transparencies Pursuivant, Bro. W. Fenning (Amy); D. G. Stewards, Bros. A. Worley. II. 1. Walnoth of Cairess and foreign make ware also used in great variety, and many of the large shops

FOR SALE.

BAL-SCHNEDAMSCH JENEVER in Stone Biles; also POMERANZEN BITTERS SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. PRIME SOUREROUT and EED CAB

AGE, in Jurs, and Bait HERRINGS, in tins.

+

VERS, and CARTRIDGES, SHOTS, o, be

J. F. SCHEFFER, 2 and 23, Pottinger Street. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1894

OSEPH

HEAD OPEIGN-HONGKONG.

CAPITAL (SUBSCRIBED), $1,000.000,

BOARD OF VIRECTORS.

LUM SIN SANO, Esq.

CRAN LI UпOF, Eep | Q. Hor CHUNE, ËS.

The Company GRANTS POLICIES on. MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies

Conoributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Shareholders or not.

WOO-LIN TUEN..

Secretary.

1993

HEAD OFFICE, No. Queen's Road West.

Tengka 1th March, 1981. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.

WE Undersigned, AGERIS for the "above Company, sin prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first- [699 class risks ut current rates.

MELCITERS & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1976.

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

GILLOTTS STEEL PENS. GOLD MEDAL

PARK, 1978.

Sit it all ---Stationczi-DTE

house, H. E. Dansoa, G. W. King, (1. D.and honge ware gaily decorated with embroidery AND R. TENNENT ALES and

CORSAR & SONS

PORTER

Merebant. Navy'

[10

HE Undersigned. Agents of the abare Com- -1610) & pany; we authorized to INSURE against

FIRE at Current Rates.

GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1892.

CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ESTABLISHED BO

Navy Boiled Long Flat CANVAS. Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.

19TH

"LEONHARDI QUELLE.” ATUBAL GERMAN SELTZER

Weeks (Ponchow), OH. Palmer (Canton); and roos of silk kautted into fantastic alapos. DAVID D G Tyler, Bro. J. R. Grimble. Wor Bro. C. L. Gorham and Wor. Bro. W. K. Hughes yamon satellites were energetic for some. were elected unofficial members of the Board of day previously in notifying householders that General Purposes.

some dispiny of idyalty was expnoted of them, and We have received the report for 1384 of the upon the whole I think hor quinqmgenarian Berlin Foundling ease, Bethesda, ir Heng. Dajesty would have been satisial with the henom keng, which bas complated its thirty-fourth done her. For my part, however, I look upon year. The Superintendent, the Hev. F. E. W the exhibition as the very reverse of spon Hartmann, gives a gratifying account of the tanecas, for how the people can feel any real loyalty to a sovereign whose representatives work of the institution. In the course of the replender them so unconscionably us the officials Fort be, my In Fukwing sorte works ago las plunder them to understand. Many of the in Bev. J. 13onshr foul three infants, probably a triplet, in one basket; but he could not save thern scriptions are pretty and well osecuted, though to send them on to us, as dogs were size, tell have the same conventional ring about them, ing them. I mention this fact in order to The sand bank that formed some time ago in front of the landing-places has aned con- direct the attention of our Hongkong friesis to siderable dimensions, and the landings are now this unfortunately still prevailing cruel castors unpletely blocked. The balles that were not of some Chinese mothers, because Major Cang moved are now high and dry on the bank, and Ki Teng. of the Chinese Embasey at Paris, in all cargo has to be landed in boats, which affords interesting but highly colored essay on China quite a barrest for the tug-and-lighter people. and the Chinos (published in June last in this state of things will doubtless last until the Bence des dena Mondes and since brought sift asparutely in six rapidly following aditional, spring trashets.

Preparations for war are still going on,

utterly denies that there are parents in China theagh to judge from the amount of enargy who could thus cruelly put away their obilien in fast, fasinuates that the collections made in displayed tas funds east lure been quite ex- Europe to establish Foundling Hospitals in hausted. The General comenaning this divisier Chine are a kumbag. Though he only sprak of the river police has been taking measures for of the Envre de la Bainte Enfaces, still this blocking the river at Split Hall, and some works Protestant institution would fall under the sane to fill and afuk; but it was never to hara age bought a number of large Szeben junke reproach. Fortunately thore are Chinese in this city who do not deny that erael oastom, but ocurred to him that there is a considerable protest against it by contributing to snoki i retder his design impracticable. It is sail, depth of water at that point, which would stitutions as this."

however, that he has now changed hia plans, cnd that the junks are to da salā. The sate Gooorul luy also built himself a boat which reminds me feroibly of Noah's ark. Its

CHINA..

“CANTON.""" [FROM A CORRESPONDENT.}

16th Décamber.

A retable discovery of treasure-trose has just been made our Whampoa Some soldiers engaged in the construction of forts near Casung Chow were excavating some earth when

WATER.

A. MOIVER,

Superintendent, Hongkong, 20th Decomber, 1884

FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. THE Steamship

"BENLARIG,"

will love for above Ports on SUNDAY. the 4th instaut, at DAYLIGHTT.

SI

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEDOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

peenrantly on the Mail IP44 baizik ta day from the Daily Press Ooo.

every

The Postal Grile for 1994, revised to date, will be font in the Day Press Directory. p. 335 large olition, p. 688 small edition. This is the only authorized complets Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong."

The authorised List of Mails istund s Connection with this pape bo o bag pe

bwise hah-day in our Hatera, whisk is always corrected to much later tour than that giron ! below.

STRAM YOR NAVBAT LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MIDAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SVEZ. PORT SAID. MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORES, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA:

LONDON AND ANTWERP, BORDEAUX LE HAVRE, AND DUNKIRK.

ALSO,

TUESDAY, the 39th day of Dooubor, 1984, at NoON, e Company's Stearn- GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.

ship NATAL." Commandant Partecot with Hongkong, 20th December, 1881. 1930 MAILS FASSENGERS SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above i places.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at thigh rates, to CALCUTTA, PERSIAN GULD PORTS, DESSA, and the HSUITEXKANGAN PORTS),

THE Company's Steamship

Cargo and Sposic will be registered for Lon- Zon as well as for Marseilles, snd accepted in trausit thingh Marseilles for the principal plaves of Europe:

▲ MAIL WILL CLOSEL

For Shanghai-Per Kangsang, today, the

est, et 11:09 AM

23

For Amoy and Shanghai.-Per Intex, to- day, the 23rd inst. at 11.30.A.M.

For Stow and Amov-Per Chi-yuen, to- dav, the 23rd inst.; at 11.30 AM

For Manila. Per Emeralda, to-day, the 23rd inst. at 4.3 p..

For Samte Amoy, & Fooshow.-Per Dou- glas, to-dos, Fa 23rd inst., at 300 p.m.

For Bus Part Darwin. Tauraday Island. Cooktowo. Towerille. Beishuan, Bulgar, Mel- bourne, Adelaide, &c.-Per Menmuir, to-morrow, the 24th iust.. at 3.33 P.M.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noos

The United States Mal Tacket Arabic will Spois and Parcels anti: P. 01. the 99th Daccabor, with Wells for Japsa, San Francime, Cargo will be received va board anti) var, be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 24th

December, 1831. Parcels are not to be sont the United States, Canada, Honolulu Paru, ko, on board they mas he left at the Agency's which will be efused as follows:- 0503) Contents and valen of Pookages are 3.15 2.M., Registry consos, PANDORA”

required. Captain G. Mattel, will be despatched as abova |

For farther partioalars, spply at the Comu on or about the 28th instant, at Noon.

pany's Office. For further Fartioalars. apply to

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agvat. MELCHERS & Co..

Agents.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1884,

Hongkong, 15th December, 1934. (2347

FOR LONDON VIA SUDZ CANAL. THE Stormship

"GLENATON."

Captain Donaldson, will be despatched n above un or about the 29th instant.

SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.

THE Steamship

*PEMBROKESHIRE."

230 P., Post-Office closes, Unt Correspondence reay bo postal on board the Packet with Late Fe of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.

HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT

- MAILB. THE ENGLISH MAIL

The fallowing boaču ura obeyrved in closing Mails, &o, by the British Cortenst Pruskenf:-

Day of Denarture. Noox-Money Order Offic» closeN.

Post-

200 pot-Tegistry of Tiettare certos.

ing of all printed mattor and pattorugarassa

This Steamer has Sapecior Accommodation Davies, Commander, will have immediate des 300 M-Mails closed except for Lite Letters, for Passangers, and carries a Doctor and a patch for the shore Forts. Stewardess."

For Fraight or Passage, apply to *****

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Tiongkong, 16th December, 1834.

FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

BE Steamship

Į16

THE

HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are pre- pared to ine Policise of Insurance against Fue un the nanol terms.

ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co. ́ Hongkong, Janzwy 1832.

COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

1917

ben, in Cases of 8 Dozen Fints, $8.50 per Case.

Bottled at the Seltzer Spring zeur Gross Kar-TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE

PUSTAU & Co-Sale Agents, Hongkong, 31st January, 1653:

T

11425

FOR SALE.

H

A

MP A "MONOPOLE “

N

16

AND

MONOPOLE SEC" (DRY CARLOWITZ

**

Sole Ageates Heipsic & Co., REINS. Hongkong, 1st July, 1891

FOR SATE

The Undersigne1 having been appointed Agoats fat the ore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Kates.

SIEMSSEN & Co, *

Agents. Hengkap. 16th Noromber, 1872.

[12

| THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, fizie

LIMITED.

AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ACCONES SHERRY Battled by

FREDERICK PRECINS, LONDON.

MANZANILLA:

In case of 1 dozen quarta LIGHT DRY

In case of 1 doren quarts.

LAGER BIER-Pts and Qt3.

THE Epany, to pro

THE Undersigned having been appointed

pared to "GRANT POLICIES on MARINE SISES to all parts of the Warid, at anrrans

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 1883. [2077

dimensionsare distinligth 15 foot in breadth, STOUT, GUINNESS'S EXTRA-Qts and Pb

and 20 feet in domhand it looks rastly like a bage packing-tudo livided into three storeys, surmounted by a roof of rafters. Some people say that it is to he used as a barrack for soldiers

ALE, BASS & Co., PALE-Qts. and Pts. Apply to

W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,

Bank Priklinge Solo Agents for China.

Two battalions are here, en route from Split Hangkong, 21st November, 1884. Hill to Ksungai. They are armed with spears,

they came across two earthan Jare which turned on each of which two Bags. Thisy oro a tu

1502

rates:

UN FIRE OF FIVE,

The Undersigned, are propared from this ste to GRANT POLICIES artist FIRE at the Badaved Tarif Rates to the artent of $50,000 on Pirst-class Bista.

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Agents, Sen Fire Ocs.

Hongkong, 12th May, 1881.

IN HAMBURG.

[13

IVERPOOL AND LONDON AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877.

out to be filled with jewellery and money teiser body of men, though judging from what das dollora principally, the whole amounting in knows I should say they would appear to greaterÅ GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. value to about $15,000. The money was erou advantage on the parade-ground than on usei tually divided between the soldiers, their offcors, field of Battlo--Daily News Correspondent. however, taking a goodly share of the spoil t

PIKING.

is appose that the treasara was consorted by some rebel, who probably at: his head bat ob The Hupan publishsia the following acocent stinately kept the amoret of his boarded wealth.of the festivities in PekingThe 10th day 10th A Chatonces windler, disguised as a quilitary moon of the 10th yver of Knang Hsu was the mandaria, haz been arrested in Human, where he birthday of her August Majesty the Eufrass

The Undersigned, na Agents for the above Company Are priurest from this data to Undersigned, Agents of the above GRANT POLICIES upon FIRST-CLASS RISKS 1 Company, aro Prepared to ACCEPT to the extent of £15,000, at the Beduced Tarif BISKS at Current Hates Katos.

FUSTAU & Co., Arents. Tis Hongkong. 18th January, 185

DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & 0%, Korgkong. 11th May, 1881.

19

"ELECTRA,”

For Freight or Passage, apply la

[2358.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 13th December, 1981 12396

FOR NEW YORK. HE A 1 British Bark

THE

"MAKO," Clanche, Master, will load Lers for the above

--For-Froight, apply to

Captain Nagol, will bo dospatched as above Purt and will have quick despatch. en or about the 29th istant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 15th December, 1834. 12648

*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

ARNHOLD. KABBERG A-C6. Hongkong, 16th December, 1384. [2352

FOR NEW YORK. HE 3/3 L II American Ship THE

“WANDERING JEW,” Talpey, Master will lost hern for tas übove (Taking Cargo at through rates for New York). Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to HD Steumship

RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, 25th October, 1884.

TH

10 P-Letters may be posted with Jats far

of 10 cents until

3.30 F.when the Post Offer closes entirely. 340 P.Late Lthere may be posted on boar

the packet with late fee of 10 cvate, unti time of departure.

THE FRENCH MAIL.

Day before Departure.

3 P... Money Order Offee clossa Post Ofco close except the, night box, which is always open out of office honra.

J

Day of Departate:

7 A.M., Post Office opens.

·10 AM., Registry of Letters edges. Posting of

all printed matter and patterns ceases. 11 A., Mail closes, except for Late Lattery. 11.10a.m., Letters may be posted with Late Fee

of 10 centy until

11.30 4., when the Post Office closes entirely. (11.40 4.31. Ista Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Feo of 10 Cents matik- time of departure.

No responsibility can be accepted by the Post 2019 Oloo for prroneous replies to verbal enquiries, Lór tonetos addrevesa to subordinato others; Tho shroffs told off to sell stamps should especially not be regarded na able to give correct informs. Gen. The Postal Guide alone is the standsed on |ali points on which such information may be

"FLINTSHIRE," Dancaster, Commander, will be despatched for the above Perts on cr about the let Prezime,

STEAM COMMUNICATION TO For, Fraight or Passage, spply to

WESTERN AUSTRALIA ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agerts. TUIE WEST' AUSTRALIAN STEAM-required. Hongkong, 16th December, 1884. 201 SHIP COMPANY'S Starer

"NATAL FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG,

TIL BUEZ CANAL. THE Steanskip-

J. Wood, Cominster, under engagement with the Braits and Western Australian Govern ments, is expected to leave Singapore for Fre mantle, selling at Batavia, Rooback Bay, Cee. Back $ "Bay and Geraldton, as antidod

PPOSED TIME TABLE, NORTHWARD BERVICE. Leaving Fremantle calling at Geraldton, Sharks Bay, Unsmaak, Roobuok Hay, sed Batuvia, * - 18th End 13th 19th St 11th 2nd March May June July Aug. Oot. Deo. Arriving at Singapore,

19th

"CASSANDRA,” Captain Lindemans, will be despatched as aber below on or about the 10th January, 1885. For Freight or Fusenge apply to

STEMSSEN & Co,

Agents. Rongkong, 15th December, 1834.

FOE HAVRE AND HAMBURG. HEAL Bark

"JNO"

[2349

WINTER

TIME TABLE.

THE KOWLOON FERRY.

STEAN-LAUNCH "MORNING STAR" Runy Dailyasa Ferry Boat between PronaR'S WHAEX BI Tam-Tsa-Tour at the following This Time Table will take effect from the 1st November, 1881. WEEK DAYS.

SUNDAYS.

Lexven

Teazea Enerviag Kesalong Hoogkung Kowlcon

Lenvon Hongkong

OLD M

KEM 10th 20th 4th 14th 99th April May June Aug. Sep. 204.

SOUTHWARD SEEVICY,

8.110

8.30

720

"

$50

9.21

Eva

9.00

11.19

TH

10.55 +

12.45 F.M.

1. r..

Hockelmann. Haster, will load bere for the Learing Singapore calling at Batavio, Rosbuck abore Ports, and will have quick deepatol.

Bay, Coswork, Shares Bay and Geraldton, For Freight, apply to

18th 4th lab 10th 20th 5th 91st April May July Aur. Sep. Nor. Des.

Artisins at Fremantla, 30th 11th 16th 25th-8th 30th 8th Apell June July Aug. Oct. Now, Jan, The NATAL" bus, & rmarkably Saloon, and also excellent acpommedation. for Second and Third Class Paanongera.

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 9th December 1884. $1299

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE AI Germon Bark

THE

"PAX"

Gils, Master, will lead here for the ubora Ports, and will have quick despatoð.

Fur Freight, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1884. 19246

For Freight and Pessage to the above and other Australian Perts, apply to

MCALISTER & Co. Agents Singapore, 5th February 1884." 7443

9.00, 10.15, 12.00...

* 005

12.93 P.M.

"

.8.00

12,00 NOON. $1.00 P.M.

10.15...

9.08 3.00..

E

23

2.00 17

4.00

8.50

4.20

"

4.800

5.10

"

3. 6:30

5.40

6.03

7.00

e

3.53

7.03

|

The above Time Table will bo strictly adžered

to emmpt unter, unavoidablo circumstanens. In ease of stress of wheather dun notice will be givan of any stoppages.

(T523

Printed and Pulimbed by R. OnaTTERTON WILCOX

Wradbam Stroot, Hongkong.