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The Hong Kong Daily Press

No. 8501

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

·誠堂界与五千八第

March 20, SALTES, British str., 350, Wright,

INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG, MONDAY; MAKOR 23won 1985.

日七月二年十猪光

BANKS.

FOR SALE.

HO CORPORATION.

"ONGKONG&SHANGHAIBANKING

PAID-UP CAPITAL ......

Haiphong 18th March, Gonoral-A. BEDSTEADS! MARTY.

March 21, ESMERALDA, Britlik steamer, 355, Taylor, Manis 18th March, General- KUFERLI, & Co.

March 21, MENZALEN, French stamper, 1,273, Benois, Yokohamis 16th March, and Kelung 19th, Mail and Goueral--MEYSAÓBETĖS MARITIMES.

March 21, HALLoose, British stamer, 277, Goddard, Swatow 20th March, Genorai.---- DOUGLAS APDAIK & CO..

March-21, TRIORYA, British ship, 1174, Fraser Newport 26th October, Cols.—MESSAGE. BIES MARITIMES. March 2, CHRISTINA British bark, 542, 3. Wildfang, Newcastle (N.S.W.) 19th Jer, Coala RUSSELL & Co.

March 21, PEMBROKESHIRE, British etr., 1,716 Durice, Saigon 17th March, Rico.-ADAM- RON, BELJ. & Co.

March 21, STA. FILOMENA, Spanish sìth, 448,

RESERVE FUND...... HESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION OT)

DISTERNDA

$7,500,000.

4,400,000.

BEDSTEADSH

400,000.

BEDSTEADS!!! RESERVE LIABILITY

or Pro

7,500,000.

FRIETORS..rakke

.. 06.

ANE, CRAWFORD

ARE NOW SHOWING

The Largest Assortment of BEDSTEADS Over ONE eyor seen in the Far East. HUNDRED BRASS AND FRON BED- STEADS to lost from, ranging in priec from $10 to $100 each.

AN TSPECTION 19 INVITED.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 18th March, 1984.

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I. de Mendigurao, Isil th March Tin W. BREWER has just recidivas

ber.CHINESE,

March 22, GLENORCHY, British steamer, 1,775,

F. Gedge, Eaigon 18th Mareil-General- JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

March 22, OLYMPIA, German steamer, 782, 0.

Christians, Touron 20th March, Gomerala -SIZNESEN & Co.

March 22, NANNO, British stoomer, 808, Bal- bornio, Shanghai 19th March, French Mails and General-FARDINE, MATHESON & Co. March 22, MEDCsa, Austro-Hungarian xlenmər, 1,206, G. Ragusin, Tricate 1st February, and Singapore 18th March, General-A‚·ÏÏ. LLOYD'S S. N. Co.

March 22, Activ, Danish ebxamer, 363, Kava- beck, from Canton, "Guneral.—AENHOLD, KALBERG & Co.

March 22, AMY, British steam-ynch, E. D. Mor-

gan, from Yakobama.

March 22, Doris, Clerman steamer, 71, Zor- ran, Saigon 17th March, Bico-WIELKE & Co.

March 22, BENALDER, British steamer, 1,394, Janey Rose London 5th February, and Singapore 16th March, General-Giku, LIVINGSTON & Co.

March 22, BoraWELL CASTLE, British steer, 1,654, B. J. C. Tud, London 20th Jan., and Singapore 16th March, General-ADAN- HON, BELL & Co.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE. 21ST MARCH. Telemachus, British air, for Singapura. Anzališta, British ctr., for Hoihow. **Triɛmph, German str. for Kölung-

Granite State, Amr,' ship, for Manil. Vortigern, British for Saigon. Tannadine, British sir, for Saigon. Glengarry, British str, for Shangkai Yangtze, British str., for Shanghai Camorta, Dutch str., for Amoy. Signal, Gorman str, for Heihow. Amigo, German str., for Teuron. Soltee, British etr. for Haiphong Mary Austin, British str. for Canton.

DEPARTURES.

March 21, Elsa, Gorman str., for Haiphong.

Mack Twain's "Hucklebury Finn." Tennyson's New Poeza" Booket" Browning's New Poem Ferishtah's Fancies." Swinburne's New Poem Saaimer Holiday." A. B. C. Telegraph Codes. Boott's Telegraph Coles.

Cassell's Gardening.

New Sporting Book with Cold. Illustrations, "Best Season on Hecord."

į The Most Popular. Novels Leavenworth

Case," Strange Disipparande.”

Lady Somerset's" Our Village Life. Riversand Sports of England after Turner Gordon Curamings in the Himalayce. Quida's FrosCON.

Arnold's God and the Bible.. Don't Stop! Always! Stormonth's Dictionary of English Language. Loiter Writers. Engineer's Almanacks,

W. BREWER, Queen's Road, NEXT DOOR TO HONKONG HOTEL.

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WALS H

- HAVE JUGT BOOTIYED Colquhoun's Among the Shans. Bradshaw'a Overland Guide. Look on Gald Mining.

New Photographs of late Colonal Burnaby.

New French Maps of Tonquin

Les Filles de John Bull

YOLS

COURT OF DIRECTORS: Chairman-Hon. F. D. SASSOON, Dopaty Chairman-A. Molves, Esq.

II. L Dalrymple, Beq: | §. 1. Sassoon, Baq.

WH. Forban, Eng H. Hoppin, Kag

C. D. Bottomley. EAR Grole, ag Hon. Joswick. ----| A. P. McEwen, Faq

CHIEP MANAGER. Bongkong-THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai-EWER CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANES-LONDON & COUNTT BANK.

HONGKONG-LINTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Dopusi Ascout at the rate of 2 per cent. par Anuum on the daily balance.

01. Fized Deposits:---

For 3 mouths 3 por Cent. por Annam. For 6 months 4 pur Cant, per Ansum. For 12 montba i par Cent. per Annuro.

Local Buis Discountri

CREDITS granted ou approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transnoted. ****

DLAFTS grant on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, Iulia, Andralis,

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

●拜遭

TO BE LET.

TO BE LET.

THE Undersigned has received instructionsOFFICES OF APARTMENTS

to Self by Public Anction,

THIS DAY,

the 23rd Marah, 1885, 81-2 P.M.,

No. 5 PoloE, STATION.

SUNDBY CONDEMNED STORES of the GOVERNMENT FIBE BRIGADE,

Comprising

FIRE HOSE, RUBBER SUCTION HOSE, IRON, BOILER TUBES.

ONE NEW FIELD BOILER about 3 test 9 inches Diameter,

Jo..

20.

TERMS OF SALE.As Customary,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,-- Go Auctionoir. Hongkong. 21st March, 1986.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned has raived instractions

to Sail by Public Anotion, TO-MORROW,

the 24th March, 1885, at 2 PM, at his

Sales Rooms. Quoza's Bond

AN ASSORTMENT OF.

WARE,

APANESE.

·- - Comprising: FANGA IMARI KIOTO and SAT&T MA JARS, BOWLS, PLATES, VASES. INCENSE BURNERS, TEA and COFFEE SETS, LACQUERED WAKE, ENAMEL- LED WAR, GOD and SILVER INLAID RONZES, IVORY INLAID PANNELS America, China and Japan

EMBROIDERIES and EMBROIDERED! SCREENS. T. JACKSON, Chioi Manager, Hopekouz. 28th February 1985.

&c.* ko.. Ac. TERMS OF SALE-As Customary. NOTICE.

3. M. ARESTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1885.

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RULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK.

1. The business of the aborg Bank will h conducted by the Hongling, and langasi!

their premises in Banting Corporation, en Hongkong Business hours en wole days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to 1.

The Assels of the Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation will form a direct Security for the repayment of soms deposited in the above Bank.

3. Sus less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $1,500 in any one year,

Doposite may be suds on behalf of rela tions, of Trusts, &c., in wittien to the Do. positor's own anconut,,

-Per desirous of saving sama less than A dollar may do so by affixing lean bem-cent. stamps to a form to be obtaincl at the Bank or nt the Post Ofies. When the form is presented witan stangis the depositor will be

pastors in the Bavings Bank baring 3100 or more at their credit may at their option Pursued TH DAY IN

transfer ta sau to the Hongkong and Shang- Prior, $7.50 Paper Covers; or $8.50 Cloth.

hai Banking Corporation on fired deposit for FERGUSON'S MANUAL OF INTER-12 months at 3 per cent. per annum interest

7-Deposlis nay be forwarded from the Ports by means of clean Hongkong Postage Stap of any values.

S-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent por Die to the tops or on the daily balances,

9-hach Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Tas Book which must be presented with ar payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not many entries thymelves in their Pass Books, in! should send them to be written

INTIMATIONS.

NOTICE.

T007

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF THE MEMBERS of the HONGKONA GENERAL CHAMRER OF Commence will held on FRIDAY, the 27th instant, at Fors p... ut the CITT HALL.

By Order

H. M. BAILY,'

Acting Sacretary.

Hongkong, 21st March, 1885.

THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

IN SUITES, ...in STANLE STREET," at the Back of the Viceonta EscHANGE. Apply to

三十二月三英觜香

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.

"CASTLE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND BINGAPORE. THE Steamalıy.

1-730THWELL, CASTLE”

[PRICE $23 PER MONTH

INTIMATIONS.

A

FOUND

13MAROS

DOG, CHESTNUT Cotone; Initials; GE.

on a Bluo Collar.

Apply at STAUNTON STREET, 6. Hongkong, 21st Marot,-1985.

1305-

R. J.C: Tod,Commander,hasing arrived from the above Ports. Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- | fameluk wall Goods, with the exception of Oplus 1370 g jaded at their risk, ints the Godowns of the undersignad, at Wanchai, No. 3, behind thepramises known 83 "Blue Buildings" whaheeHE Company's Steamship and/or from the wharves or boats delivery may he obtained.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

A. S. WATSON & Co. Hongkong, 5th Marel, 1885

TO LET.

N°

NTO. 19, ELGIN STREET. from 1st April, 1885.

Possession

J. J. DOS REMEDIOS & Co.

· Hongkong, 4th March, 185.~

1476

TO LET.

OUR COMMODIOUS GODOWNS Nor. 61, 65, 9a and 93, Bowrington, Wanghai.

Apply to

D. NOWROJEE, Hongkonk, 30th December, 1884.

TO LET.

139

1491

DɔJOMS SUITABLE FOR OFFICES.

immediately above the VICTORIA DIS PENGARY, Peddars Street.

Apply Lo

Wx. CEUICKSHANK. Fongleang, 24th February, 1985. TONGKONG WHARF & GODOT Ginody recaivel on STORAGE at Modernth Rates, in First-class Godowns.

Also Butira GODOWNS LIT Apply to

METER & CO..

10: Hongkong. And March. 1991

STORAGE.

Optional cargo will be forwarded; on, sicus notice to the contrary be given before Noox, TO-DAY

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gódowns, and all Goods remaining after the 29ta iust. will bu subject to rout, No-Fire Inenrance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be anuntarsignail by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agente.

1578 Hongkong. 23rd March, 1885,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S

STEAM NAVIGATION-COMPANY. FROM THIESTE, ADEN, BOMBAY, CO. LOMBO, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

TH

MEDUSA,"

having arrived from the abere Perts, Consignees of Carga are baby intoned that their Goods, with the exception of Datum, are: being landled at their risk into the downs known za "The Hongkong Wharf and Gudowas." Wanchai whence delivery may by obtained.

Consignets wishing to roesive their Goods on the Wharf aron liberty to 80.

*** NOT R

To Jain will be nimitted after the Goods bara lef: the Golovos, and ullens GOODS TAKEN ON STORAGE ut tis sent in to the undersigned nå.

GODOWNS No. 13. Draya Cestṛs, &t Tax 270 INSTANT, OR TBET Moilarate Rates.

RECOGNISED. Apply to

No Firs Insurance has baon are and why G. C. ANDERSON,, goods randizing in the Godowns at the 37th

No. 4, Prayu Couteal, instant, will ta mbject to rent.

484 Hongkong: 3rd March, 1885.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

O. BACHRACH, TO LET.

Agent. Hongkong-23-1 Marel, 1985,

1877.

NETHERLANDS-INDIA STEAM NAVI-İ GATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FEOM SAIGON, SINGAPORE, AND

N1 March.

TO. S. WEST TERRACE Entry from

Apply to

[002

G. C. ANDERSON, 4. Praza Central. Hongkong, 20th Febry, 1855.

(396

TO LET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the FOUR- TEENTH ORDINARY MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com pany, will be held at the Head Doc Fictoria, Houghtong, on SATURDAY, the 28th Marab 1885, at 12 O'CLOCK Noos, to receive the Re- port of the Directors, together with Statement of Amourts to 31st December, 1884.

The TRANSFER BOOKS CLOSED From the 14th to the 28th March, both days inclusive.

will bo

· NATIONAL LAW. For the use of Navies, Colonos and Consulates.

ALSO PUBLISHED THIS DAY,

Second Ed., Price, 85.00. THE SKELETON TELEGRAPH CODE. Consisting of 15,000 selected words, conform ing with the requirements of the Telegraph Convention. The words are arraugad iu al

TOTICE is here gives that an EX- phabetical order and numbered to facilitats

of TRAORDINARY MEETING reference, and to enable them to be adapted, if

SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Head required, to Codes already in existence, by

Offico,ts shore on SATURDAY.the 28th March, merely unmboring the original Code asutances, at least rien a year, shout the beginning of 1885, immediately after the Onilary Meeting, and using the new words which correspond. Jan ayant bugizing of July.

to Substitute, in Article No. 83 of the Memo This Code is prefixed by a Blank Index to te Gorers containing Fuss-Books, Register-raud at Articles of Association, the Words filled up as the words azo used, and the latter eataining Stamps or other Remit- "1st day of April and let day of October," portion is arranged in tabular from for quots terminerally, correspondence sa to the instead of "1st day of January sal Ist day of tioną ko. Erten tables of special words are booking or the Bank with, if marked ON HONG-July" as at present. added for cooronienos, and it is recommended fox Savings BANS BUSINESS, be forwarded!

By Or the Bard. that these should be used for lates, enquiries are of Rastage or Registration Fess by thes about Telegramas, and for similar purponoa. varinns British Post Oficos in Hongkong and

Chiut.

By the use of this publication och time will bo suved, as the selection of words is the most.

Codes:

Macch 21, TANNADICs, British str., for Saigon.laborions part of the work of constracting

March 21, TELEMACHUS Brilink stosuer, for KELLT & WALSH, HONGKONG;

Landen.

March 22, Glenoanby, British sir, for Shang--

bai

NERVOUS DEBILITY. A CURE GUARANTEED.

14

C. NERVE BRAIN

March 22. TANGTsze, British str., for Shanghai.DEATMENT, Garanteed Cure for March 22, CAMORZA, Dulch str., for Amoy. Marah SKINAL, German str, for Notham, March 22, Vorriones, Dritish str., for Saigon. March 22, TateMPH, Gorman str., for Kalung: March 29, AM100, Gestaan-str., for Tearon.

March 22, MARY AUSTIN, British steamer, for

Canton,

J

March 22, FIRERRAND, British g-bt., for neruiss. March Acious, British ironclad frigate,

for a cruise:

March 22, PEGAsus. British g-bt, for a craíso.

PASSENGERS. AREIVED.

Por Saltee, str., from Haiphong.-Mesura. J. G. Scott, E. Ceccaldi and D. Sardaigne, and 16 Chinese

For Esmeralda, str., from Muila 59 Chi

две.

Per Mensalah, nt; from Yokahpia, &o.-- For Hongkong.-Mr. J. Bouaiut, from Kslang. From Yokohama Mr. P. Schlichter, and 3 Japanese For Aden-Mr. A Simoon. For Marsilles- Japanissa.

all Diseases of the Nervous System, such as Hysteria, Dizziness, Convulsions, Fits, Neuralgia, Headache. Wakefulness, Mental. Depression, Premature Old Age, caused by, Excesses, Oper- Exertion of the Brain, or Over Indulganno resulting in Tusanity and tending to Misery, Deray, and Death). The Remedy is from tho Prescription of an Eminent Physician, and has been tested and usel the Proprietors have no hesitation whatever in with great auows for yours; therefore issning & Writtem Guarantee of C or Money Rafanded to Every Purchasor of Six Boxes. Euch Box Dmtains One Month's Treatment, $1.25 & Box or 6 Boxes (with Guarantas) for $7.00. Sent Post Free on receipt of P.0.0.by W. CRUIKSHANK, Chemist, So12 AGKNE,

Hongkong.

For Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia-fiée WrAT'S VEGETABLE LIVER. PILIS, 37

BOWRINGTON FOUNDRY, EAST POINT.

Per Hailong, str., from Swator.-Mr. Fer. A ENGINEERING Wonk bot's slont guaox, und 32 Chineso..

Per Olympic, str., from Toaron-20 Chinese

Per Medusa, atr., from Trieste, &n.—Dr. 8. Teal, str. Wentyler and In Su Tung, and 231 Chinese,

Por Nanzing, str., from Shanghai--Mr. and Mr. Kisalff, Mr. and Mrs. Pereira and 9 chil- dron, Monts-Williams, Gremfeld, Mack, Mur ray, and Eutenstein, 3 European and 76 Chiasse, deck.

A. G. GORDON & Co., ENGINEERS and SHIP BUILDEBO, RE Prepared to Undertake every descrip- ashore, en mest mesenhle terma. Punctu

and Frest CLASH WORKMANSHIP Guaranteed.

ALITT

ESTIMATES furpisted for the construction of STEAM LAUNCHES, RETAIS to the ENGINES and BOILERS of STEAM BHIPS, CASTINGS,

Hongkong, 1st January, 1883.

&c.

40.

Per Bexalder, str. from London, do-69 CHAIPHONG

CALIXTE IMBERT,

Leo from Singapore.

Per Bothwell Castie, str., from London, &e. --Mr. McBain, and 509 Chinose from Singapore.

REPORTS.

The British steamer Esmeralda reporte left Manila on the 18th March, and had fire, smooth weather throughout.

The British steamer Glenorchy reports left “Saigon on the 18th March, and had mederate

N.D. winds and fine weather..

The British steamer Hasleong reports left Swator on the 20th March; and Ead light Wos terly winds and hazy weather to port.

The British atmamar Saltee reparts left Hai phong on the 18th March, and had light Nor- herly winds and dull, chardy weather through

out.

The British steamer Bathwell Castle reports

left Landon on the 26th January, and Sirigupara

11Withdrawals may be made on demand.

but the personal attendance of the Depositor or bis daly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass.Bock are necessary.

12. All documents connected with the busi-

PAM GOWEI

Hong Cluj, 1985-

Stemetary.

[569

NOTICE

AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

1088 of the Savings Bank are exempt from A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HONGKONG CLUB will be held at the Stamp Dety..

For the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKULUD HOUSE, on TUESDAY, the 31st instant,

INU CORFORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 26th April, 1834 THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED. INCORPORATED IN LONDON on 18th July, 1882. UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT 1862 to 1808.

CAPITAL. 62,000,000 na 200,000

SHARES OF £10 EACH.

LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANE OF IO, LIMITED, BANK OF SOOTLAND, Lošpas.

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:

At-3 Months' Notice, per Cent. per Annair. At 6 Months Notics, 4 par Gent, per Ammo At P Months Notice, por Cent, per Anna. Current Acocnuts kept on terms which may be learnt on application.

www

[Charms on the ORIENTAL BANK CORROBATION PURCHASED.

H. A. HERBERT. Mannger Hongkong. 14th September, 1884.

NOTICE

OEIENTAL BANK-CORPORATION.

18

at HALF PAST Fora d'atous p., for the purpose of confirming the Resolutions passed at the EXTRAORDINARY GANERAL Mestise held Yesterday: Capiusad the Resolutions are posted in the all of the Coun.

T

BATAVIA

"CAMORTA." having orrived from the above ports Consigne of Cargo are hereby royaarted to and in their Bills of Laling to the Undersigned for 1400 countersignature, and to take brunedinte alivery

of their Goods.

TRE LARGE & COMMODIOUS HOUSE

at Kowloon, known as "BELVUK," withHE Company's Steamship. GARDEN and TENNIS COURTS Attached Bury at once.

Apply to

G. C. ANDERSON. 4. Praga Central. Hongkong, 21st February, 1315.

TO LET

COLLEGE CHAMBERS (ało Horno ne L'UNIVERS, Single Rooto: or Snites of Apartments.

Nos.18;-HOLLYWOOD ROAD. No. 44, GRAZAS STIENT.< No. 258, PRAVA. ÜENTELLE Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS + Co. Bengkong, 3rd Jannary, 1989.

[31

TO LET MS in CLIT CHAMBERS

Apply to

រុ

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Tongh . 1st February. 188.

TO LET.

"THE DWELLING HOUSE

Tssion from January, 1885.

Cargoimpeding the discharge will be at once landed and sterol at Consignees risk and

expense.

FOR SWATOW.

HAILOONG," Captain Goddard will be despatched for the shore Posts on WEDNESDAY, the 15th inst, at DA10 instead of us previously advertised.

For Faoight or Passaga, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 23rd Maroli, 1685.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDÒN VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Stenship

1608

"BELLEROPHON," Captain Freeman, will be despatched.ma abɔra on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agontà. Hongkong, Slat March, 1895

[436

WELLKNOWN RESIDENT of Hong-

kong is willing to ge a LADY'S MAI to any part of Europa No objection to Chlidren

Address to

B.C.,

Cure of this Paspor

1601

Hongkong, 21st Mareb. 1883.

THE SPANISH STEAMSHIP * ESTRELLA" TOTICE is hereby giron that Wo the Undersigned (ILA1M to be interested in the above Stormar, and that any Tran or Farsons parchasing or after this Norice will to so at is or their own risk.

539

-

Dated this 18th day of Murch, 1885.

W. McG. SMITH, J. H. SMITH. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

TOTICE is hereby given to all APPEL. CANTS FOR LANDS in NORTHE 502No previous to the 31st December, 1885, that after one month from this dato ench Applications will be rendered void and of mo avail, whether monies were paid or not paid on such Applications, unles the same arò made good by the Selection of the Tands applied for the same to be rude gond in writing and the Selection pointed out, and further that the Balance of Purchase Money and the Coat of Farrey aad Esgistration Fees be lodged in the LAND OFFICE or with the RESIDENTS OF

L'ISTRICTS.

The Selection and Payment of the mid Fees and Purchase acones to be made within one month from this date.

By the Governor's Command.

Land Office,

HENRY WALKER,

Commissioner of Lands.

*[462

Sandakan. 9th Febranry. 1985.

SARAWAK GOVERNMENT

NOTIFICATION. VENDERS will be received up to 9 o'cuyer WEDNESDAY, the FIFTEENTH day

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

[357 Hongkong, 18th March, 1885- TOCONSIGNEES OF OPTIONALCARGO EXO. 8.S. Co.'s S.S.ORESTES."

FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the of April, 1883, for renting the following Farms Tozersigued not later than the 23rd iast, for Targo (3) Years, from 1st July, 1995, viz:- for shipraert per smer ULYSSES."

The Opium Farm for the Territory of Sara- BUTARFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. wak from Tanjong Data to and inclusiva of the Hay 19th March, 13:5

(542 Baram Residency, a distance of 370 miles.)

Pha Gamblin' und dersek Barm, from Man- jong Data to and inclusive of the Sadong River.

For Further Information apply to Messes A. L. Jouston & Co., or the Hon'ble the Resi dant of the 1st Division, Sarswat

F. G. MAXWELL, Rosidant

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, NONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer

"ORESTES."

CON

No. 3B,

1st are bereby actified that the Cargo is being dis- charged into Crait,arded at the Gedown's of the Undersignel; in with cases it will lie at Consignees ist The Corge will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godowe on and after the 19th March, 1985

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co. Hongkong, 24th December, 1884, 137.

TO BE LET.

TAXCELSIOR-6 ROOMED BUNGA.

LOW. LOBINIUS ROAD, Garden und Tennis Lawn Possession 1st June.next.

No. 1, ALBANY, 6 ROOMS AND GAR-

No. 27, ELGTE TERRACE, 8 ROOMS, A. GODOWNS, at FLETCHER's 'BellpINGS. Water Frontage.

foods undelivered after the 25th March, 1883, will be subject to Rent.

[543

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

, 15th March, 1885,

AOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND

SINGAPORE.

POLENGARRY,"

5 ACRES GARDEN & BUNGALOW, THE Steamshi

Immediately after the business of the Extra-DEN, &c. ordinary Teneral Meeting is onmelated the YEARLY GENERAL MEETING will be held. By Order of the General Committee,

EDWARD BEART,

Secretary

1583 Hongkong, 18th March, 205,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

__NOTICE-TO-SHAREHOLDERS.

"ŞTHE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year $ anding S1st December, 188, at the rate of 2) Two POUNDS STERLING per SHARK of Payable on and after MONDAY, the March, 8 the Uffices of the Corporation when shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directore,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th February, 1885,

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

م

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

IN LIQUIDATION.. LL HOLDERS of NOTES of theONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS [72A ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA

are reonssted to end in a Statement of TION (HONGKONG BRANCH) are hereby Business Contributed during the Half-Year requested to present them to the LIQUIDATORS ended 31st December, 184, on or befors 31st of the Bank, who they will be given in March next, on which date the decennta will be Exchange a Certificate of the Talus of the Closed Notes deposited,

By Order of the Hoard of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, 25th February, 1885.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

COMMISSION AGENT AND CARGO CORSIGNSE - FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT,

HALPHONO,

Will undertake Commissions for Firma in the Far East and receive Sample Consignments of Goods,

Communications in English and French.

HRISTMAS CAKES,

GAME PIES,

1123

AND ALL LUXURIES Can be obtained on application to the Hong- ONG HOTEL.

H. ST. CLAIR GREELEY. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1884.

NOTICES OF FIRMS."

NOTICE.

154

HOLLERS of NOTES will be required to furnish to the Liquidators of the Bank, a schedule, in duplicate, giving the date of Issue, Number, and amount of each Note produced

Farum of Soledate may be had on application at the OFFICE of the ORIENTAL BANK COK- PODATION, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

For the OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR/

OF THE

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION

By his Attorneys

J. MELVILLE MATSON,

H. HOWARD TAYLOR.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1834.

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MOLTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.

T

Tims Undersigned. Agaste før the abere:

Company, are prepared to GEANT IN-

on the 16th March. After leaving Bingapore WE HAVE This Day authorised ME. SUIANCES to the extent of 800,000, en krst-

light ME winds and fiza wenther throughout.

The British steamer Benciler reports left London on the 5th February, and Singapore on i tas 16th Marel, First part of passage moderate N.E. winds and moderate aen, latter part light: Eesterly air and dus weather.

JACOB SILAS MOSES to Sign our Finn in Hongkong.

F. D. SASSOON & CO. Bongkong, 20th March, 1885

NOTICE

1000

HAVE. This Day sumitted Mz. JOHN.

WILLIAM GRAHAM Partner in The British steamer Nanting reposts left my Base, which will be carried on in future Shanghai on the 19th March, and had eat winds andor the anne of FORBES, GRAHAY & Co.

and foggy from Bonban to off Facebow; thence

light Easterly winds to port; fog from 40 miles

below Ooksen to Immocka.

..:

The British ship thiorea reports left Newport.

class risks at ourront raton,

MELCHERS & Co.

[10 Hongkong. 27th March, 1876. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Undersigned, Agents of the above Com- Fany, we Buthorised to LNSORE against FIRE at Current Rates.

WILLIAM FOLBES. Tientsin, lrt March, 1885.

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NOTICE,

GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January 1889. TEG STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

116

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E. Á RAVEN bazing to]! [105 Vadorgigned having been appointad

LIMITED.

1429

CAROLINE HILL, East Point.

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 17th February, 1685.

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Carge by her and by the S. Grecian 369 Monarch" from New York, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exceptie - of Opium, are being lauded at their rizk into the Godowns

CUTLER PALMER & Co. of the Undersigned whonse and/or from the

Wine Shippere

OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA, Bombay, MADRAS, LAHORE, KURBACHEE, &c.

Their Bepresentatives in Chixa--- Mess.JARDINE, MATH OF & Co.) Hongkong

SIMASEN & Co.

H

and

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Shanghai. Call attention to some of the items emisigned to :

their care by this well-known house:- CLARETS, Larose, Mouton, St. Julien, de STILL HOCK

CHAMPAGNE Regal Wine, a spplied

Resident's Office, 21st February, 1556.

HONGKONG MUSICAL CLUB.

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THE CONCERT to be given by the Mem TRAN cf theabore Chus, 42

SATURDAY,

the 29th March, 1885, Will bo in the ST. ANDREW'S HALL instead of in the 'THEA"RK.

Admissioz: $2.00. By Ticket vulga Seats may be booked at Mussa. KELLY & Watsu's

Doors open at 8.80. Concert to commmco at 9 r.x. Panetanlly.

Hongkong, 18th March, 1885.

NOTICE.

TR. ROBERT A.

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DE VILLARD

of or

wharves or boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless noticeLITZIG), has the banour to inform the co- to the contrary be given before 1 r., Tomunity of Hongkong, that he will give LESSONS DAY, the 17th instaut..

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 25th instant will be subject to rent.

Na Fire Insuration has been Fected. Gulf Lading-will-to-centersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 17th March, 1885.

INTIMATIONS.

KBATING'S COEGE

JN

MUSIC, SINGING, PIANOFORTE and in Foreign Languages (German, French, Intin, Ancient Greeki, slsa in Drawing Mathematics and Calligraphy.

TEACHING after the latest and best Methods. UHLARIES Strictly Boderate; for Beginners GS0asy Charges.

Address

LOZENGES.

to Har Mojesty.

COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, DIFFICULTY

·SHERRY, Selected White Seal and Amoroso. of BREATHING are speedily oured by KEATING'S Theas Sherries are elöö shippe1 in Jare, COUGH LOZENGES (recognised and recommande INVALIDS' PORT WINE.

by the Medical Faculty). No other remedy s SCOTCH WHISKY, free from, fusel oil.

half so effective. One Lozenge alone gives re-i lief. They contain no Opium, Morphia, nor say COGNAC, Four Stars, ThreeStars. Ivo Stam

violent drug, and may be taken by the most dem Prices on applicationto either of the obova Fira licata. One or two at bedtime ensures rest when 2112 troubled by the throat. Sold by Chowists.

in Battins

£1 TO £4 er sox, in their own

per day to be made by persons

localities, at work for us. New Uniross. All 4 FONG, meet with wonderful sucessa. Any ors cari do the work Capital not required. We will start Fon. Outfit worth El mailed free! The su

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PHOTOGRAPHER,

STUDIO ICE HOUSE LANE, BEBIND NEW OBIENTAL BANK, Eongkong.

MR. WALTER W. BREWER,

Queon's Roed Hongkong, 14th March, 1985.

658

THE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE IN- 1SURANCE COMPANY OF CALI-

FORNIA.

YOLO AND BENICIA, MILLS; FLOUR

AND MEALS. CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS OF

WAL. T. COLEMAN & Co. 'TRON MANTELS AND STOVES OF

MONTAGUE & Co.

A. HINZ

Agent.

No. 4, D'Aguilar Street,

Hongkong, th March, 1885.

SITUATION WANTED.

1820

THE ADVERTISER recently arrived from Liverpool, having had several years

[510

ployment is particularly adapted to the region Has a LARGER, CHOICER, and mare Con Lare experienen in one of the largest Commncial in which this publication circulates. Boys and COLLECTION at VIEWS, than any other Houses there, would be glad to meet with ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE girls or nearly as each as men. Full parties in the Empire, the Copies of which are only Employment, either in Hongkong or at ons of

YEAR 1884.

fare and instractions muled free Now is the to be purchased at his Studio or Mer tinte-don't delay; but write to us at once KELLY & WALSH's Store, Address STINSON & Co. Portland, Maine. IVONT MINIATURES of Superior Excellence United States.

1351 and High Finish, painted under carsful YEAR PRESENTS. Supervision

İNSTANTINOUS VIEWS, GRours and Pon- Great Assortiment of useful Presents,

[47 TRAITS of different sizes takas daily. AND DESSERT SERVICES, HAND PAINTED TEA and BREAKFAST SRTH. CURIOS, FURNITURE, &., &c.

CASSUM BIOX, Opposits City Hall. ORTLAND CEMENT

WHITE & BROS.

ONTRIBUTORS to the above Offics are requested to furnish the Undersigned with & List of their Contributions for the year cuting 31st December, 1984, in order that the BISTELUTION OF BONUS may be arranged Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of CHOICE PORCELAIN WARE, DINNER Maisk instant will be Adjusted by the Offs and no Claires risations will be Hubsequently admitted

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

201 General Agecis. Cantos Insurance Offee, Limited. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1885.

467

NOTICE.

PRINTING

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

AT THE DAILY FRESS" OFFICE.

Søie AGENTS: FOR CHINA;

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.

Hongkong, 11th April 1893.

1119

partienlar attention is given at the Establish-T. ALGAR AND GOMPANY.

mout to Coastal and GENERAL · Jon PRINTING, every description of which is

united

IN THE BEST STYLE

⚫ and at

cai tha 28th Ort. On the Lich Fob, spoke M Barope, the BUSINESS itertored to do for the above Company, Au - FAVOURABLY COMPARISON

bark Comedin, lat. 3.12 6., loog. 124.48 E., from under his mans will henceforth be carried on hepared to GRANT POLICIES ∞ MARINE Sourabaya for Amor, 14 days out. On the 9th the Undersigned for his swn poveant under the | ELSKU to all parts of the World, at current March, spoke the bark Nguaroh, in lat. 5.05 N. Style and Farm of I. EKZ."

long. 126 E., from Batavia for Manila, 40 days

out.

Canton, Ist March, 1885.

rates.

LEBELL

1480

ARNHOLD, KÁEBERG & Co. Hongkong, 6th November, 1833.

(2077-

SUCH PRICE

as will bar

with

ANY IN THE EAST.

DAILY PRESS" OFFICE

HONORING

HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,

RENCANAPELE BROWN, JONĖS & CO., UNDERTAKERS:

MOURNING STATIONERY; $ou MONREAMS Essacren.

6. QUEEN'T ROAD FAST.

NELOR GE

CAN HING STULTZ JUNR.

Tartos, DearZE, and Grý884L OUTFITTER, Best Elaterials and a Perfect Fit Guarinteed

AT MODERATE. PRICES.

Dealer i CHINESE SILK of all kinds, PITH HATS, MATTING and BAMBOO BLINDA Has always on hand a very fina, Selection

of various kinda of

SILE GOODS AND EMBILOIDERIES:

the Outports. Speaks and writes French, and writes shorthand Highest References..

Address

M.L., Cars of Ofles of this Paper, Rongkong, 9th March, 1885.

WANTED. SITUATION by an active, titalligent YOUNG MAN (ENGLISH). Outports pre

B.Q.P Apply, by beltery to

Office of this Paper.

1493 Hongkong, 6th March, 1885. THE CHINA &'JAPAN TELEPHONE- COMPANY, LIMITED.

TELEPHONES

Corred.

AND

TELEPHONE MATERIALS,

Whclosale Manstuctorer of SILE Cora and of every description always on hand and for

other Garments for Exportation.

MANUFACTUEEL "OF

Best Split and Every Kind of

·RATTAN'S.

ALSO RATTAN CHAIRS, COUCHE, he

-6. Ques' ROAD CENTRAL, Fourth door West from. Pettinger Street. [1070

kale at the

CHINA & JARAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LD.,

J. D. BISHOP, Manager. Telegraphic Address: BISHOP, Shanghai.

MAIL TABLES.

1349

GOLE. HE Endersigned have been appointed Sels FTHE TABLE of ARRIVALS end DEPAR-

CHAMPAGNE,”

FUSTAU & Co.

Agents.

Hongkong, 18th January, 1884,

1: Agamın fər the Sale of their Goods in PTURES of ENGLIan and French Mails Kengkong and Chins by Messe J. & R. Tam st and from LONDON-And BOSOKONG with KENT, Glasgow, and Mears David Cossan & Anglo-Chinese Calendar own be bad at 19 Cents Boky, Arbroath.

ARNHOLD, KAHRERG & Co. [194 Hongkong, January, 1867.

120

zach or 81 per dörṇa.

"Daily Prosa" Offee,

5th January, 1886..