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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 8655

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

五號五十五百六千八第

Sptember 16, AtaANS, British steamer, 1,189,

Elward l'arter, Kashinotza 18th Soplam

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TMя, 1885.

日十初月八年一十赭光

BANKS.

INTIMATIONS.

ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS

OF

ORIENTAL BANK

THE CORPORATION, NETTED

Fiegistered Olde, 10, THE ADNERELE BEST, THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA

LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, TAPAN

AND THE COLONIES.

Fez, Coal-BEITERFIELD & SWIRE September 17, GALVESTON, British steamer, 1.301, V. Chator, Maigon-11th Boptenbar, General ARNHold, Kanberg & Co.

THE BANK receives Liver on Deposit, September 17, VeraSIAN, Dritish str., 792, J.

Alexander, Bangkok 8th September, Gaye and Sells Bills of Ereliange isseos Letters of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, and Transacte Banking and Agency Business generally on terms to be had on application.

GeralARNIJOLD, KARBEng & Co September 17, Farahenten, Geican bark, 595,

Spiesen, Chefoo 3th August, Beau CLAIMS, UN THE ORIENTAL BANK STRMEN & CO.

September 17, CarTUEN, British steamer, 1911,

W. H. Lunt, Shanghai 14th September, General.-C. MS N. Co. September 17, NAVIUS, Austrian g-hi., Kari

Spetzler, Kaba 2nd September, Sapirbor 17, SHIT, Dutch ateamer, 821, H. G. Richaak. Swataw 16th September, General -CHINGED. September 1, DANURE, British steamer, 561, J. Newton, Fakhoi 14th September, and Hoi- Low Idih, Gevoral--Yuan Fat Hong. September 17, PECHILI, British steamer, 880, Bellac, from Whsiapoa, General -JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.

17TH SEPTEMBER.

Rory, British str., fur Shanghai

Ingraben, German str., for Macao. Lydia, Gorman str. for Singapore.

DEPARTURES;

September 17, BraNAL, German steamer, for

Hothow.

September 17. TICUPH, German steamer, for

Haiphong.

September 17, YANGIN, Franch str.,for Europe- September 17, LYDIA, German.str. for Ham

barg,

September 17, Avanza, British steamer, for

Shanghai.

September 17, Font, Brizinh str., for Shanghai. September 17, INURABAN, German steamer, for

Масло

September 17, KILLABNEY, British steamer, for

⚫dlusm.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

-Per Vespasian, str., from Bangkok-Mr. John Horron, and 19 Chinese,

Per Chi-guen, str., from Shanghai.-15 Chi

ueso.

Per Galveston, str., from Saigon.-65 Chinese

Per Smit, str. from Swatow-26 Chinese. Per Danube, str., from Pakhoj. &a-19 Chi-

NCSA.

DEPARTED

CORPORATION PURCHASED ON ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.

H. A HERBERT, Mangor, Hongkong Beaneh Hongkong, 6th July, 1885.

Ho

ONGKONG&SHANGHAIBANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL...... RESERVE FUND RESERVE FOR EQUALIGATION OF

DIFIDENDS... RESERVE FIABILITY PRO

PRIETOR........

OP

SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY,

LIMITED.

THE

UNDER

COMPANIES INCORPORATED

ORDINANCES, 1865 to 1883, or HONGKONG...

CAPITAL

... $400,000. Divided into 40,000 Shares of $10 giok of which 150 are fully paid-up Shares and allotted: 20,000 wilboallutied and issued as provided for in the Articles of Association of the Company, and the remaining 5,000 are offered to the Pablic sud nes payable for as follows, VÍX:---

3 on application, $2 on ailement, and tho

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HG.Undersigned his received instructions

to Sell by Pubila Amotion,

THIS DAY,

the 18th instant, at Noow, at the Godown of Mesata. TURNER & Co.,

BOMBAY YARN. 30 BALES

Ex Stounakip Bangalore,” (Moro or Less Datangent, by Bea Water), POR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, Terms of Sans-Cash before delivery in Marian Dellare weighet at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faulte and error of description, to be at Parchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

H. N. MODY,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 18th September, 1885. POSTPONED SALE.

THE

Auction.

1702

residue when and as the same shall fram Undersigned till Sol, by Pablis time to time be called up under the provisions ontained in the Arteles of Association of the Company,

DIRECTORS:

$7,500,000, 4,500,000.

500,000.

7,500,000.

C. P. CHATER, Esq. W. H. RAY, B.

D. GILLIES, Esq.

COURT OF DIRECTOR- Chairman-Hon. F, D. SASSOON.

Deputy Chairman

MoÏvez, Esq.

H. L Dalrymple, Esq.

E. B. SOKSOUR,

H. Hoppins, Faq.

M. Groto, Es

Hon. W. Keswick

W. E. Fordca, Eag

C. D. Bortantry, Esq.

| Á. P. Moßmon," Raq.

CHIEF MAGEL

Hongkong-TOMAR JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER,

Shanghai-EwEn Careeon, 199 JOONIS BANKERS-LONDON & COUNTY BANK

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.;-

On Current Deposit Account at the rate of per cent. per Annum on the daily balance. On Fred Deposits:→→

For 3 months 3 per Cost, per Annum. For 6 months 4 par Coat, per Annum. For 12 months por Cont. per Axnum.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CRETS granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Frchange

business fansacted.

THE HONOURABLE F. D. SASSOON, A. McIVER, Esq. E.E. SASSOON," Esq- II. G. JAMES, Esq. [W. WOTTON, ESQ.

C. D. BOTTOM-

LEY, ESQ.

BANEKEB:

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

SOLICITORS:

MESSES. WOTTON & DEACON, 35, Queen's Rond,

Hongkong.

SECRETARY:

F. H. O. WILSON, Esq

(Pro tem.)

The COMPANY has been forted for the par- pose of acquiring by purchase from the Vanders at the price of $150,000. (which muro the Vendors agreed to take in fully paid-up Shares of the Company) certain valuable Concessions granted by the Sultan of Pahang, and of working cer DRAFTS granted on London, and the chieftain mines and mineral lands ut Panjom and at moreal places in Europe, Tedia, Australia, Sanglie Daa Samantap in the State of Pabunge in the Malay Poninsula, containing Goll. Tiù. America, China and Japan.

Silver, and other minerals, T. JACKSON. Chief Munger Hongkong, 24th August, 1885.

NOTICE.

f6

R

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK..

-The business of the above Bank will be caudected by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Heugkong, Business hours on weak-days, 18 to 3; Saturdays 10 to 1.

TO-MORROW

the 18th September, 188. st. Noon, at his Sales Roma, Queen's Road,

An Invoics, Comprising DINNER, DESSERT, and BREAKFAST SERVICES, PLATED WARR GLASS WARE, RODGER'S CUTLERY, &c.

AN INTUICE O BOHEMIAN WARE,

Comprising VASES, JARS, CENTRE PIECES, LUSTRES, and URNAMENTS,

AND SUNDRY OTHER GOODS- TERMS OF SALE-As Customary,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Anctioneer. Hongkong, 18th September, 1885.

POSTPONEMENT

OF

Jf

PUBLIC AUCTION. Sale by Public Auction THOR SHING IRON FOUNDRY AND

SHIP BUILDING YARD, will take place TO-MORROW.

(1682

the 10th day of September, 1885, af 12 O'CLOCK, Noos,

inetend of as previously alvertised.

C. EWENS, Solicitor for the Mortgages

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Anotioneer.

Hongkong, 12th September, 1855.

五拜輯

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP DJEMNAH"

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES, MARITIMES.

NOTICE

CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steambigs "INDUS" AND NORD," from London, Havre, and Bordeaux, in cor nection with above Steamer, ars hereby inform ed that their. Goods, with the exception of Opinn, Tressure, and Valuables, are boing! landed and stared at Quáir risks at the Over- pany's. Godowns, whence delivery may be ab tained immediately after landing,

Optional Cargo will be forwardad en unlass intimation is received from the Consignets before NOON, TO-DAY (Wednesday), request ing it to be landed hore.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after WEDNES DAY, the 23rd inst., at Noon, will be subject to rent and luding obarges at 1 couter package per diem.

All Claims must bo sont in to me on or

before the 26th inst., or they will not bu

gnized. No Fire Insurance has boon effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, 16th September, 1885. NETHERLANDS-INDIA STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM BATAVIA, SINGAPORE, AND

SAIGON. THE Company's Steamship THE

"BANTAM,"

THE

號八十月九英卷香

INTIMATIONS.

HE HONGKONG YUGH-LEVEL

TRAMWAY COMPANY,·

LIMITED.

CAPITAT 125,000 DOLLARS, In 1,250 Shares of $100 each. On eet Share ...the sum of $50 is to be paid unon allotment. and the balance by one enfl to be made at Buoh time as the General. Manngare, with the advice and direction of the Consulting Committee, shall determine.

'.

CONSULTING COMMITTEE. THE HON. PHINDAS RYAvam: A. McIVER, Esq.

J. B. COUGHTRIE, Esq.

A. FINDLAY SMITH, Q.- GENERAL MANAGERS: MESSRS. MAQEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

THE

BANKERS: .HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

SOLICITOBS:

MESSRS. WOTTON & DEACON.

COMPANY'S OFFICE 38. QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.

ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.

[PRICE $23 PER Mcstu

INTIMATIONS.

ROYAL,

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

LESSEX PEMBERTON W. WILLARD:

PATRON: Hta EXCELLEROY SIR GEO--

I, FOEN, GCMG

THE EMILIE

PROPRIET

TOMOREC

the in

MELVILLE OPERA COMPANY,

...SIGNOR G. VERDI,

ŞRDAY) EVENING,

mir, 1885.

THE GREATEST SUCCESS OF TRE LAST LONDON BEASON

CARMEN.

CARMEN

CARMEN!!!

JOSE (A Soldier)............. So. G. VERDI. CARMEN(a Giray, bor great ( Miss EMILIE

• MELVILLE. impersonation This MAGN131CENT OPERA will be produced in the Most Complete manner presihla. N.B-Only one representation of this great

The Company (which was duly incorporated as a Company Bimited by shares.on the L day of August, 1585) ns heen formed for work. the purpose of constrasting, equipping, and working a line of Trainway between a termigns adjoining St. John's Place in Garden Eoad and Victoria Gap, Hongkong.

CONDUCTCE, Stange VALENZA

EFFECTS

www.miccam.mx

AND

NEW SCENERY

PRICE OF ADMKÜN Dress Circle and Stalls

Fit

......SI,

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees

With this objcet in view, the Company has Plen pow opon at Kelly & WALSH, (LIMITED), of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Cuauter-soquired from the Hon. P. RYRIE and Mr. A. the signature sad to take immediate delivery of

their foods

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignas risk and

JAEDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 15th September, 1585. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE. THE Steams Lip

1863

PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has revived in strasting from Captain HG. FINCASE, Ordnance Store Department, to Soll by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the

expense

"ASHINGTON."

[167)

Capt. Hepworth, having arrived from the abore Ports. Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored as their risk, into the Godown of the Undersigned, whom andior from the wharves or bouts delivery may be obtained

FINDLAY SMITH the right to construct and maintain such a Tramway by an Indenturo dated the 12th day of September, 1885 and made be tween the Hon. P. Ryan and A. FINDLAY SMITH of the one part and the Cempany of the other part, whereby these gentlemen grautel and assigned to the Company the right to on- struct and maintain the Tramway No. 6 in the Trays Ordinance, 1983, and thoroby authori sed to be made, and all the privileges tonihy conferred in so far as the Company might desire

Doors open at 5.30. Commence at 9.

[1083 Hongkong, 18th September, 1883.

GODOWN AT WEST POINT.

EW, LIGHT & WELL VENTILATED measuring 100 frot on the Praya deep

to exorsise the same in regard to the said Trun-water. by 225 feet, and 20 feet high, with 100

This indenture is open to inspection at foot Frontage on Middle Street. the Ofoe of the Company.

way.

Apply to

SHARP & Co. Hongkong, 13th September, 1885.

NOTICE.

11700

The Public are already alive to the necessity for this undertaking, and are aware of the steadi- by increasing trattie between the City of Victoria and Victoris Gap, which calle for, and promises Optional Cargo will be forwarded anless to make renmaerative, is spoeds, economical, au notice to the contrary be given before THREE thoroughly effective and safe means of trang there will be two Publia Demonstrations to the Peak. This it is the intention of the 3rd day of September, 1885, at 2 PM, atp.M. TO-DAY, the 12th instant hi Bagidence, No. 5, Richmond Terrace,

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 17th Cotapasy to provide by placing the Gep within of the "FAR

saven minutes' ride from the City level. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, instant, will be subject to rent.

THE WHOLE OF DIE

Consisting of:→→ DRAWING, DINING and BEDROOM SUITES of HALL & HOLTZ, Shanghai.

The CAFTIAL required for the above objects is $100,000 to he raised by the issue of 0,000 Shares of 310 each, of which: 15,000 Shares, fully paid-up, will be alotted and issued to the Feudors, who are the promoters of the Company, or their nominoes in pursuanos of an Agresmen dated the 7th September, 1886, hereinafter men. tiorod and main test were the Vendors and Trustee on behalf of the Cenpaay by which the

have left aur Gedowr their premises in Vendors arreed to sell the said concessions fo the Company at the price of $150,000, and to

BRUSSELS CARPETS, FANCY TA accept payment of the same in fully paid-up Shares of the Company. Of the 40,000 Share BLES, PICTURES, LAMPS, CURTAINS a further 20,000 are by the Articles of Assool CORNICES, GLASS and PLATED WARE

A PIANO, by COLLARD & COLLARD, tion of the Company to be licited and issued

Ar.. to the promoters or their nominees and see to be paid for as follows: 63 within 14 days after

CATALOGUES will be issued, and the whole to the registration of the Compang, $2 within a be on view on and efter TUESDAY, the 22nd further 14 days, and the remainder as the Board instant.

TERMS OF SALE.--Áe Customary. 2uths at 5 per cent. per annum interest. may decide. And the remaining 5,000 Shares

Soms less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year.

3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having Por Yangtee, stc., from Hongkong For Sai-10 or more at their croit may at their option geu-Moers. H. C. Fanrmond, J. Dalech, and Palveche, and 1 Chinese. For Marseillas.nsfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- Taylor, Masers: J. Marhead and J. C. Lyansha Banking Corporation on fixed deposit for From Shanghai-For Saiya-Mr Imbert For Marcillosara Jos d'Olmedo, E. Ju dielli, T. A. Toarpo, E. Daris, and Lirat. T. A Fiéroa. From Yokolam-For Saigon.--Mr. For Ratasin-Mr. J. P..BykinagE, Cănuroa. For Marseilles-Mr. Dulia.

REPORTS.

The British suamor. Fespasian reports left Bangkok on the 8th September, and and light Southerly winds and fine weather till the 13th; 14th and 15th calm with strong Northerly winds, squally and rain.

The British steamer Albany roports left Ka- chinotan at neos, on Saturday, the 12th Sept. Had fine weather with a high confused swoll up to Monday, 14th; am., when wind-inoceased to gale from Norths by East with a very high so%; muderating somoshab at mienight; from thence te port had strong te fresh bresse frem N.E. to E.N.E.

-Interest at the rate of 31 per cent. por only are oferul to the pabli, which will bo will be allowed to Depositors on their allotted and issued as the Directors of the Com- daily bulunecs.

-Buch Depositor will be supplied gratis any shall determine, and shall be paid for as follows-$3 on application, 32 on allotinouf, and with a Fass-Dook, which must be presented with the remainder when and as the same shall fro each, payment or withdrawal. Depositors must bat auke any entries themselves in their Pass.me to time be called up under the provisions of

the Articles of Association of the Company Books, hurt should send them to bs written up

square miles respectively, and are held direct from His Highness the Sultan of Pahang, for the terms of 75 and 5 years respectively.

at least twice a year, about the beginning of Bath properties have an area of about 100 Juntary and beginning of July.

Correspondence as to the business of the Bank if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINON BANK Everness is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China, 7-Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendanes of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agout, and the production of his Park Book sea necessary....

For the faNGTONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 8th May, 1885.

INTIMATIONS.

The British steamer Chi-yuen reports left Shanghai on the 14th September, and experi saced strong N.N.W. wind with thick rainy wanther and hasy to Thruabsut; thenes light Easterly brouzo to Breaker Point, thence to port Fresh N.E. winds and cloudy weather. On the 15th September, passed the Fushun, off Ocken, 260 CARPETS! bound North; and on the 16th, passed the Chin tang, off Tarnabout, bound North.

AMOY SHIPPING.

September- ARKITAL

5. Tiong Song, Chinese g-ht, from a cruisv

5. Essex, British str, from Shanghai.

3 Hailborg, British str., from Torasni.

5 Esmeralda, British str., from Marilu.

6. Hermany, German hark, from 'chwang

6. Rambler, British g-bi, from Shanghai.

8. Gulf of Suez, British stry from Shanghai

7. Iolani, British str., from Manila.

7. Kwang loa Chinese str., from Swatow,

-8, Namoa, British ste, from Hongkong:

8. Bracanile, British str., from Hongkong.

8, Fokien, Bitish str., from Focelow.

8. Omega, British bark, from Newohwang.

8, Satsuma, British bark, from Nawahing.

8, Therose, German burk, from Nawabang

8. Kristina Nilsson, for, bg, from Nchwang

9, 8mit, Datch etc. from Shanglisi.

9. Amatista, British str., from Tansui

9. Minerva, Gerraan sab, from Newchwang.

9, Daniel, German bark, from Newohwang.

10, Anchises, British str., from Hongkong.

11, Hadoong, British str, from Tumsi

12, Douglas, British str., from Hongkong. 12, Thales, British str., from Taiwanfoo. 12, Tientsin, British str., from Swatow. September→→→ DEPARTUREN.

*5, Fokien, British str., for Frochow.

5, Thales, British str., for Taiwantoo.

6, Esmeralda. British str., for Hongkong,"

7. Hailoong, British str., for Tamai.

7, Iclans, British str., for Hergkong.

7, Billy Simpson, British bark. for Ningpo

R. Kwang-le, Chinago etr., for Hankow.

8, Namos, British sir, for Fooolrew.

8. Fokien, British str., for Bwaton.

9, Essex, British str., for New York.

8, Gulf of Suez, British str., for Tankow.

8, Glackeburg, German ste, Llor Swatow.

P. Rambler, British gasboat, for Hongkong.

9, Doretta, Slamage brig, for Bhonghai.

9, Hago & Otto Norw. bark, for Fonohow.

10, Nicolino, German brig, for Takao.

10, Anchison, British str., for Shanghai,

10, Tiong Song, Chinesò gibt., for. Fooshow.

10, Amatista. British str., for Swałów,

10, Breataiko, British sir for Hongkong.

12, Minorva, German, brig, for Swatow.

FOOCHOW SHIPPING.

August-

ARRIVALS.

28, Albatros, Germsonch, from Taiwan. 29, Catterthan, British str., from Hongkong. 30, Douglas, British stri, from Heugkong. 30, Ling Forg, Customs str., from a cruise. 31, Glanons, British str., from Shanghai. September-

3 Kinng pian. Chinese str, from Shangha!.

Claro Babuyan, British bk., from Nagasaki.

3. Hedvig, British bark, from Amoy.

4, Glamis Castic, British stz, from Shanghai. 4-Meifoo, Chinesu str. from Shanghai. ---- August-

DEPARTURES.

29. Glenfinlas, British str., for London. 20, Sarpade British str., for London. 30, Namos, British atr, for Honpkeng:

31, Davonshire, British str., for New York. September-

1, Haiphong, British str, for Hongkong,

2. Denglas, British etc., for Hongkong.

1. Nansing, British str., for Shanghai.

9, Taiwan, Dritish shr., for Australia.

3. Glaucan, Britisk str., for London.

3 Ling Frug, Customs str., for Amuy.

AUTUMN.

1983.

-500-PAIRS-OF CURTAINS!!

The locality of the Company's proposed ope- rations has been known to be pariferous for ages past, and has been worked, though in a primi tive and very incomplete way. by Chinese and Siamese during a perind extending over some salaries

ke.

11698

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Anctive. Hongkong. 17th September, 1882

INTIMATON V DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

No Fire Lusurance has been effected. No Claims will be admitted after the Goo33 Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 12th September, 1865. 11665

BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM LONDON AND ANTWERP VIA SINGAPORE. Steamuhip

"BENVENUE," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opiem, ara being landed at their risk into the Godowa of the Undersigned at Wanchai, whonos-andjor from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained,

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 19th THE CRDINARY GENERAL MEET.asiant, will bo subject to rent. THE GRAHAREHOLDERS

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by above Company will be belt at the Offee of

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., the Undersigned on WEDNESDAY, the 25r1

Agents. inst., at 3 O'CLOCK P.M., for the purpose of

Hongkong, 11th September, 158. receiving the Repurt of the General Managers. together with Statement of Accounts to With Jung-1995-

With the object of thoroughly testing the The TRANSFER 300K8 of the Company acurely of the presentations made to them will be CLOSED from the 14th to the

September, both days inclusive.

with regard to these mines, the promoters of the Company scoured the services of Mr TuoMAS 893 JAMES HAUGHTON, PEGS, a well known Mining Engineer and Assuyer of 11, Cannon Street, London, who was specially retained 201 employed by them to explore the raines upon the concussions, and to report upon them.

100 BEDSTEADS!! TO SELECT FROM ANE, CRAWFORD &

Lbs so announce that they bars just received their Now Stook of CARPETS and FURNISHING GOLDs in this Season's Designs Comprising

Brussels Carpots" in Art Colorings with Borders and Rugs to match.

Chlidena" Carpets in Art Colorings with Bordern and Rags to match.

pornstar Carpets in Art Colorings with Forders and Rugs to match.

"Kensington Carpets." Statalese, Dardared, Fringed and Reversible. These Carpots, the most artistic production of the English Lcow aro woven in one piece without seam, may be, ased on either side, can he had in a variety of

His report is most favourable one and was afterwards completely sorroborated and coztirm- ed by the eminent Geologist-and Mineralegi the Reverend JULIAN . TREsos-Woons, velo also viðtad and raportel on the concessions in the Company's behalf.

The services of Me. HAUGHTON who is a thoroughly practical Mining Engineer, leave heen engaged by the Company as their Conoral Manager for the term of vera to start und pat the Company's Mines in full working order. The question of labour, road making, &c, do not appear to present ery greater Eculties than ara always inseparable from simibir under takings.

[1660

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. JONSIGNRES par Company's Steamer

CONSIGNE DEUCALION

The general merits of the project have been made known by the local newspapers, and it will therefore be st facient to state that the Company has taken over a well-matared scheme which has ceived during upwards of four years, careful consideration from its Promoter, with the as Aistance of the best professional advice. One of the Promoters, it may be mentioned, has recent ly inspected most of the aristieg mountain tramways in Europe and America.

The construction of the Tramway is now being proceeded with under the superintendence and managament of Mr. J. F. BoULTON, AS:00. M. Just. C.E., and Mr. JAMES ANDELSON, on a principle stabracing all the most recent improvo. meats and ensuring absolute safety in working.

35%

!{\HIS AFTERNOON, weather permitting.

EAST FIRE EXTIN GUISHING HAND GRENADE," or on the PARADE GROUND 5.15 M., and vas zu the CHINESE RECREATION GROURD at 2.15 Pu There will be no fallare in extinguishing the fire, and you are invited to attend and to take the time required to suppress the fire. invite sompetitors to compata.

Address for Orders.

FAR EAST FIRE EX. HAND GRENADE,

Hongkong Hotel Hongkong. 19th Sopten, 1985. 1700

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEROTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

Company's Steamer

"DJENKA,“

In addition to the income from passenger trafic already assured by the great man her of resklenus uw existing at the Peak, a consider able revenus is confidently expected from the Captain Vaquier, will be deepstaked for

SHANGHAL facilities of ace to the montain offered to visitors and residents The Company alsó anti-TO-DAY, the 18th instant, at Tex M. cipates an additional lume from the overhill traffic to Aberdeen and Pckfalá s the Carringe of Building Materials, Coni, and General Goods and Parcels.

It is in contemplation to hare well-appointed Chairs under the Compafiy's control at the Gap to convey passengers from thenes to any point on the mountain Mixed rates, and also, if neces sary, Chairs and Pintshawe at the Lover terinin

G. DE CHAM PEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, 17th September. 1885.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEZIER MARITIMES.

“FAQUEROTS PUSIZ FRANCAIS, "HE "Company's Stentor

The Ordineness under which the Compsay T will construct this Tramway are Ordinances Nos. 6 and 18 of 1883. The deed of grant, dated the-Sth day of April, 1885, is open to inspection Captain Beuois, will be despatched for at the Office of the Company.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., are hereby natided that the Cargo is being dis

General Managers.

charged into Crafs, andfar landed at the [1633 Godowne of the Undersigned; in beth cases it Hongkong, 3th September, 1888.

will lie at Comigneas' risk The Carge will be ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN ready for delivery from Craft or Gudowy ou

LIQUIDATION.

and after the 12th September, 1885.

Gooda undelivered after the 18th instant,An Agreement date the 20th day of April, will ho subject to Rent.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, A ganst Hongkong, Uth September 1385

PAYMENT OF 296 DIVIDEND.

on all CLAIMS against the Hongkong SECOND DIVIDEND of 12 per Cant.

INTIMATLIVA.

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MENZALEH."

YOKOHAMA,

The only Agreements in existants affecting TO-DAY, the 18th instant, at TEN A II.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX. the undertaking are---

Agent. Hongkong, 17th September, 1985. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

1885, whereby Mr. ANDERSON was appointed Manager for the construction of the race- way and for the other purposes therein mentioned. The borden of this Agreement: Branch of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

has been taken over by the Company. This that have beon approved by the Court of:

Agreement is open to inspection at the NEXT, the 31st August, at the Offices of tbe Chaucery, will be paid on and efter MONDAY

-Offee of the Company. NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

१० maintain the high standard quality that (2-án Agreement dated the Twelfth day of a well row FOUR STAR COGNAO Septembar, 1885, whereby Mr. BOULTON WAS The 2nd Dividend is payable on all Claims has for many years been celebrated for we regret

appointed Resitlent Engineer of the Peak which a 1st Dividend has been paid.

Tramway, and this Agreement is also open CREDITOLS are requested to apply to the that our friends in Hongkong, ewing to depre-

to inspection at the Ofos of the Company. Tank for their Dividends and to produce the ciation of Silver, cannot after it for less than

Coping of this Preapootus and forms of $11 We are acufident that British Residents Intter they hold from the Official Liquidater in Chins would prefer that no should maintain Application for Share mu bo obtained, and admitting their Claims, in order that the pay the reputation for excellence that our Brandys copy of the Memoranim and Articles of most of the 2nd Dividend may be endorsed has rand. Our FOUR STAR qality is halt Association, and plans and estimates, con he

by our estnomed friends Messrs. JARDINE, seen at the Offies of the Company. J. MELVILLE MATSON,

MATHESON & Co. and MessrR STEBISSEN & Co. Attorney for the Official Liquidster, for Sale, whez huva ala to offer several Wices

Oriental Bank Corporation.

of our Shipping, Queen's Rood,

1090] 24th August, 1883.

Three agreements only which have been enthorcon. tered into are dated respectively the 4th day of November, 1884, the 14th day of August, 1885, and the 7th day of September, 1885.

Copies of these Agreements, the Memorandam

patterns and sizes, and are inexpensive and and Articles of Association of the Company, the durable. A. Splendid Colection of Real Indion reports made by Mr. HAUGHTON and Reverend

15-10

and Persian Rugs, a largo cascatment of Koula 'NIBON-Woonk, and the Prospectus, can all hoOIENTAL DANK CORPORATION IN and Beinde Rage, Daghestan & Yuiordes Rogs saan at the Office of the Company, situated at 3,

in Oriental designs, an immenso variety of Queen's Road, Hongkong, or at their Solicitors. Arminster and Velvet Hourth Rugs, Sheepskin Applications for Shures which will be received Rags, and Mats in all Colorings.

Nottingham Lace Curtains in White and Eera, from 82.00 per pair.

Madras Muslin Curtains, beautifully colored

in art designs.

· Children's Coté in grual variety. "Excelsior and Woven Wire Spring Mat irosece-in-all-ciace-Folding Hede and Hammock. Cos, &c,-480.

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WBREWER has just received

until the 30th September. 1885, must be made

LIQUIDATION.

CONTINUATION LIST OF

18 DIVIDENDS.

IN

CUTLER, PALMER & Co. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

Half the amber of elares ero already, takon

up. Applications for the balance of the shares

COMPANY LIMITED. FOR TIENTHIN VIA SWATOW.

THE Company's Etsaanstrip

*PECHTLI." Captain Bellar, will be despatched as ́ ahora TO-DAY, the 18th instant, at Fous P.M.

For Freight ar Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & C ----- General Managers-

| 1695 Hongkong, 17th September, 1885. THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA, DIRECT.

will be repaired by the Gaueral Managers up to THE Company's Stamship

and inclusive of, the 15th day of October, 1885

MACEWEN. FRICKEL & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 17th September, 1985,

1100

IGNOR M. A VALENZA

THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TAM Pianist and Harpist to H. H. H. the DUKE OF

MO SUN() alias TAM NEW BAN), Doveased.

E.

CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEENE),

and

CONDUCTOR OF THE Will be happy to give any PRITATE LESSONS DU

MELVILLE OPERA COMPANY.

AND SINGING

PIANO. TERMS ON APPLICATIOY.

HONGKONG HOTEL, Hengkang, 7th September, 1855,

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ez a form which can be obtained from the Soure-THE Cadersigned is amtharimad to pay ou and after MONDAY. 81st August, & Ist tary of the Company at their Ofies, 35, Queen's Road, Hongkong, sul the mount payable on DIVIDEND of 50 per Cent, on Clains that application paid to Tas KOSOKONG AND SHANG have been approved by the Court of Chancery.

FOTICE is hereby given that the Humour RAI BANKING CORPORATION at Hengling. If since 20th November, 1884, which includes sil

able the Chief Justion has, in Virtus of no allotment is made the deposit will be returned 0.B.C. Notes deposited at this Oes before 16th

Section 3 of Ordinance No. 9 of 1879, made an without any deduction but without any interest, MARCH. 1885.

Note Certiflette-Fixed Deposit Receipta-order limiting to the 25th day of November, Drutis Powers of Attorney, and authority to 1885, as the time for Creditors to send in their receive Dividende rast bo presented to the Un.CLAIMS against the Estate of TAMMO SUN dersigned before the dividends can be paid.

(讚戊申)nline PAM CHEW BAN(譚樵 Hate of No. 19, Goagh Street; Vistoria in

8 in impression appears to exist that the the Colony of Hongkong, Trader, who died on

ABARRIER or FILES at CHAI the 10th day of July last, at Gengh Stroot aforesaid, intestate, and Letters of Administrs-Ningpo) zondors it dangerous for large sea- tion of whose personal Extafa and Effects were going Steamers to ontor this Port, the Under granted by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in signed beg to intimate that the CHANNEL

KELLY AND

Applique sen Curtains and Antimacassars. A large assortment of Tapestries in Silk and Wool for Cartains and Covering Furniture.

Our usual Stock of Bodsteads has been sup-and where the number of shares afloited is less plemented by a variety of New Fattarne in than the number applied for this surples will be Brasa and Brass and Iron, from $10 each.

redited in reduction of the sovont payable bu the shotment and any excess returned

Hongkong, 12th September, 1825. · 1661

WALSH, LIMITED HAVE JUST RECEIVED. Wade's Tza Erk Chi: Colloquial Serice-7.50 Berlin Society, by Count Peal. Vasili-Trans. Photographs of Chinese Dragoo Precession. New Cabinet Photos of Beautins & Actresses.s Herbert Spencer's Works-Uniform Edition. A Large Stock of Volumes of Music. Vocal and Instrumental, including Geos of English Song, Gongs of German Song, Gems of Sential -Song, Galary of Song: Soug Folio, Fiano at Home, Four Hand Trossure. Mistral Sougs, Old and New Cons of Walttoufel, Gems of Strauss, Guitar at Home, Ditson's Organ Selections, La Créme de la Créma, Nor way Musio Album, &a, &c.

teplions's International Law. Tharpe's History of Japan English Student Life in Pexin. Lawn Tennis Score Sheets.

Lawn Tennis be a Game of Skill, by Feile. Chauvenet's Spherical & Praotical Astronomy: Bicotic Machines by Higgs Merk Twaine Birthday Book. Burgical Handicraft, by Hya. Praeterita by Ruskin.

Narea's Seamanship. New Edition. **** Reel's Suginners' Guide 11th Edition.

A. B. C. Telegraph Codes.

Buzamer Nos. cfArgosy, All the Year Round,

Cassella, Graphic, 1nstrated.

Crah Boxes, Despatch Boxes.

Letter Soules in all Sizes.

Oak Stationary Cases-

Pocket Kaiver, Pocket Poncils.

| Hinde's Curling Fins.

Playing Cards in Boxes, Besique.

New Photos of Fashionable Beauties. Great Variety in Photo Albaras and Frames, Tennis Shoes Walking Shoes, Children's

Shoes, Ladies' Indoor Shoes.

W. BREWER. Quest'n · Road.

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL

Antomatic Copying and Black Load Pencils. Supplies of Copping and Black Leads for do. A very large Stock of Cheap MS. Books, Princess Beatrice Bridal March

Whyte Malville's Novels Cheap Editions

A END DIVIDEND of 123 pr Cont. is also payable on all Claims included in the above

enticed Cunimation List,

J. MELVILLE MATION, Attorney for the Official Liquidator, Oriental Bank Corporation in Liquidation.

Queen's Road, 24th August, 1585.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are regaosted to send in a STATEMENT or BUSINESS CONTRIBUTED during the Half Yer ended 39th Juna, 1885, on oz-before 30th September next on which date the accomuts will be Closet.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES, Scarotary.

Cavendish Music Books A Series of full · Hongkong, 17th August, 1865. Kurie Sized Collections of Standard and Popu lar Vocal and Instrumental Music-10 Cte. onch.

Rodger's Pocket Kaivos.

NOTICE.

INTIMATION.

Y.ML.

TO

** IAMANTE,” Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the above Pert on MONDAY, the 91st instant, at FITE

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL &Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 18th September, 1885 11698 STEAM SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY HE P. O. S. 3. Co.'s Samskip

"ZAMBESI," Captain Basou, will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at Two F..

A. McIVER

Superintendent.

(1596 Hongkong, 17th September, 1835, THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

OOPACK,"

its Probata Jurisdiction, on the 25r day of thourly Voeleef to safe for TE Company's Startship July last to Ya Mi Ho, the awful Widow properly Piloted Vessels of heavy Draft. IS ALSO GIVEN that all such Chains are to be and relict of the said Doceased. AND Norice

sent in in writing to the Undersigned prior to the seid 25th day of November, 188, or notice will not be taken of them.

All Persons indebted to the nboro Estate are requested to males immediate payment to the Undersigned.

Datau tinis 27th day of Angust, 1865.

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HONGKONG, AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. CHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are

SHARP, JOHNSON & STOKES,.

Solicitura for tho said Adininistratrix,

Suprazas Court Ho160,

Hongkong. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1884.

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company are requested, to furnish the Undersignad

بعد اس علم مسعود

J. SMITH, P. M. PEDERSEN,

Licensed Pilots. Ningpo, 5th September, 1885.

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HONGKONG HOTEL. SYNE HOTEL is Prepared to SUPPLY SHOOTING, PICNIC, BOATING. and other EXCURSION PARTIES with all necessaries.

W. S. Thomson, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about the 30th inat

For Freight or Peinago, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 13th September, 1585-1609

· HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the above No Charge will be made for Un-opened SOCIETY will be held in the CITT Bottles. Tirs, &c., returned to the Hores in Good-Order.

Apply to

H. ST. CLAIR GREDLEY,

Manager. Hongkong. 9th September 1885.

NOTICE.

CONVENIENCE

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BALL, THIS (FRIDAY EVENING), the 18th instant, st 6 o'clock. to receive the Com inities's Report and Statement of Account, ulnat Office,Baners for the ensuing your, decide concerning the celebration of the forthcoming Anniversary of Sr. Axesgow, and deal with any other Bueinoes that may arise undar Rule G of the Society.

WILLIAM ALTCHISON,

Hon. See pro. tem, Hongkong, 11th Septeraler, 1855.

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A. Large and very fine selection of Briar Root Pipes, Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders, &c., &o,

0194RETTES in plendid condition Evet reisetfully informed tant, upon their with a Lisa FEIR CONTRIPTIONS for the FJUSTURELS IN FOodations of the Caporals Little Beauties-Richmond Gen arrival in thie Harbour, none of the Company's year ending 31st December last, in order that Straight Cut-El Consta Oriente Perfection Foronica should be at hand, orders for repairs if the DISTRIBUTION of the PROFITS "CONASCAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED" THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA |~~~Half Caporal--Caporal.

sent to the HEAD OFFICE No. 14. Praya reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be can henceforward be obtained by RETAIL, YOUNG FOREIGNEU with knowledge TOBACCOS-Will's Bristo. Bird's Eye-Will's Central, will receive prompt attention.

arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the FOR CABFL at No. 3, Paul Street, at the esme of-the-ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN,Tha Castion-Wi3's Four Seasons-Cope's. In the erect of complaints being found THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER NETY, will be Prices as at the REFINERY; or Retail Orders Durck and two INDIAN LANGUAGES, seks Golden Cloud-Capo's Straight Cut-Richmond necessary, communication with the Undersigned adjusted by the Company and to Claille or will be delivered st addresses in town an appli

cants forwarding, their monthly requirements EMPLOYMENT here or elsewhere. Is wil Gem Richmond Misture-Bright Atories is requested, when immediate steps will be taken

writing direct to tho Refinery at East Point. ing to do anything. Letters with particolars Bird's Eye-Cut Çablo Coil-Sweet Caporal to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., expected under letter

General Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1835.

C. B

Hongkong. 15th August, 1885, .

-Caporal

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Oflae of this Paper.... KELLY & WALSH, LD, HONGKONG."

D. GILLIES, Hongkong, 20th August, 1885,

Secretary.

Alterations will be subsequently admitted,

JARDINE. MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited. 11586 Hongkong, let Beptember, 1885.

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SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. ANTED-A-SECRETARY for the WANTED. A SELF Applications to be made by letter to the Undorsigned.

F. H. O. WILSON. Seerotary pro. temi. Hongkong, 12th September, 1883.

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