principal motorological elements we note that at the Observatury the highest temperatore, 3, occurred in Jnze, and the lowest,459, in bruary.
As the Peak the highest, 83.3, rentered in July, and the lowest, 300, ia Fahruary.
mattor. The Inhabitants, Were found to be very hostile to the project, therefore it has been drop pad for some time. But at prosent there is n fallitary Mandarin, a native of Kwanglang, who. has a fair knowledge, of mining affairs, not lis was accordingly recommended to the highOlaials for this enterprise, and was despatched to Wei- show at the beginning of this month, to survey the places where coal, copper, and iron abounded, and to make a formal report upon the same. This oflotal.expected to carry out tho' project in
TIENTSIN.
7th April.
Li Hung-chang ceteris here on the 38th. His Majesty the Emperor will return from the Tombs
the 10th inst..
The ratch race arranged between Armadale dale Whitechaped) and Shamrock, one of on the Rego Course on Wednesday afternoon, the 9th instant, but for samo ranson-we of the course that which was to have boen mua botwocń Max a entisfactory inaaace. and Loolungar did uod tako plus. The mafelies arosimat of the recout serisch moes for The cups prasdated by Mosera. Falconer & Ca, and Camp & Co, Max and Arandale won the cupero spectively, hut Mr. Fraser Shätt some to have thought that his ponies were equal to turning the as opca the virtets, and the matokes were ur- Nawe arrived here that tho First Road Palner, rauged. The course was in a Fory sloppy Hing Kung, which is about 40 miles from stade, it having rained a good deal during the day- Paking on the route to the Eastern Terbe, There were about fifty people down to see the rter, and there seemed to be no great choice for fire on the lat inst, and when the I'm- the lat, it was the burning; the causa or parti. perial processing arrived there' on tho right of culars have not yet arrived. The Chinese think it is an unlucky amen On the renta to the Eastern Tolabs are two Imperial Palurus in which the Bapeur of China stays at night while on his way to the Tombs. Those Faloons were busit about A.D. 1650, and are said to haro cort Tls, 2,000,000 oseb. It is one of those that is burat down.
th
faronrite between the two posts, though p till the day itself Arinsale probably had most fauciers. It was thought by some that the wet course would favour Shamrock After ali de fractionata on the part of Shamrock naies were got off to a capital start, Arma vhlo laving the rats. Coming past the and Shamrock appeared to be palling over Acandale a bit, but the laster was soon up a mad kept lanrock on the outside position. They then an Inked together all round the button af flis porra, and going along the for sid- Armadija, bet by about ahead in which position they kept to the bra for the straight. ilere Shamrock had had mongh, and though his rider whipped him he droppat bahind, and Armadale cama down the stright alona, bard hold by Mr. Cearfred, and finished a very winner. The fian was taken as Stain. 15oca Armadale went in capital style.
The Chinghal left to-day for Tert Arthur with Captain Tang, R.N., Livut, Bohor, and Mr. von Hanneken. It is said that Captain Lang has bocu sent by La lung-chung to sarvey and report on the three mea-of-war which arrived fra Gormony last year, as it is raported that.. white at sea they make a doal of water, and there Ere no end of ports as to the reason of their no doing, and the reason is asked why thoro ara be esplaints made about these got wat by Teo Tsung-tang.
In regard to releads the Government bas come to the cousinsion that nothing will be dons at prosent. It is feared that jealocay would be roused with the different countries that aro try in to make coatrsets, &o., should they accept either or any of them; so the matter in shelved for a tire, therefore the Tsang-Yamén reclin- nk to see the representatives of the Gorman Syndicate sithongh Li offered to accompany then-Mercury Correspondent.
JAPAN.
YOKOHAMA.
The British brig Emily was soldat Tokohama on the 3rd inst. boroming the property of the F. M. S. 8. Co, by when she will be need for bulk purposes at a price equal to $5,000.
On the 15th ing at the Roush Catholic Ca. thedeal funcrat service was held for the late Mouselor Gelamin, Bishop of Sobysta and Perfect Apostolio of Canton. Mr. Philippe Fraucis Tipheria dinillemin wasa andre of the Diocess of Bennçou. in France. He was born in 1814 of very cospectable and wealthy parents After boing ordained priest he was first Vienr in a parish of his diocese and afterwards Secretary to His Eminence Cardinal Mataen, Archbishop of Besanroo. While travelling in Francé a ser mon of bige. Bellaud, Vicar-Apostolienf Manchu ria caused him to make up his mind to sacrifice the brilliant carere before him to devote himself to Eulera Missions. In 1917 be stored the seminary of Foreign Missions of Paris, and ir 1848 was ponte a Missionary to the Mission of Canton. In 1857 he was oonseorated Bishop of Sebesta in Roto by 1. H. Papa Pius IX. In 1877 his bed health and the basi ness of his Mission asmpelted him to return to France, where he died in his own house among His family on the 1st April. The telegram anning his death is filed the 5th April, 1996. The extraordinary work done by Bishop Guillonia during his stay in Cantoni krówa by every one acquainted with the Maione. Ho One of the passengers by the steamer Nagoya was the head of the first envoy of the Missionary Mara which came into Yokohama on the moral body from the Seminary of Paris. Very few Chriaing of the 8th inst. from Shanghai, was drowned finis and fewer churches wars at that timo in the on the voyage op. About 8 o'clock p., on the 7th province of Kangtang, where now the Chris-inst., Rock I dal bearing E. & N. distant about 14 ane must ownbor nearly 20,000, whilst every miles, Mrs. Davis, one of the passengers, wi to clapel Brary one going to Caxi- to will notice the imparing Cathedral and the two beautiful orphanages which stand a won my of the activity and suergy of Bishop Guillemin. Mer. Guillemin was well known in Hongkong, where as need to often come to see his friends. His friends can testify to the amiability and the genial character of Mgr. Gailloniu, who knew him to endes himself to wery one who had the good fortune to ba nequainted with him.
CHINA.
CANTON,
į FROM à CORRESPONDENT |
15th April. Wether the reputed Lin Jung-fa ba the rest Simon Pare or not I am of cours naable to ide bat anyhow he displays a martial spirit, for daring the past week or two he has been con- stantly drilling and practising his troops outside The North Cinta. It is einted that he is very impatient of bis enforced sajonrn here, and wants bully to retuu to Ewargal.
A good deal of ruin must have faller up soun try, for I hear that the Sam Shany and Taing You distrets are again inundated in the extent of several feet owing to the broskaga of the river embankments The Oi Yak Tong base despatela- |
The Japan Mail says that Captain Fowlett cf H.B.M.S. Champion, has been directed, with the! consent of the Japanese Government, to proceed with his vessel to Owari Bay for the purpose of determining the relativa adrantages of places! proposed as necessible ports in that distric
missed. A orca was made for her, bat without success, and it is supposed the lady had jumped | overboard-An inquiry was held at Yokohama by Mr. Warrea Green, the Amerion Censul
noral on the 9th inst, when. after hearing the evidence, the Court gave it as their opinion that Mrs. Davis bad, batween 7 and 3 p. on the 7th somehow committed suicide. The decease, it was shown by the evidence, had been sufforing frum insomnis and mental depression.
THE PHILIPPINES.
MANILA.
A meeting of the creditors of the late Arm of Rascell, Stargis & Co. will be hell at Manila to-day, at the offers of Mosers. Luchsasti and Co, wher the estate will be wound up and the liquidation completed.
The British barque Mohack, while on her passage from his port to Manila, where she arrived on the 10th instant, picked up a couple of shipwrecked Manilamen who attracted her at
tentico on Tibeno island.
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE.
eta party to the districts said to have heen feed HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK eto aortain the extent of the damage due
COMPANY, LIMITED. and see if relief is useded by the people.
On Saturday last five salt smuggling junke,HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are which brad been captured on the coast, together respectful informand that, it upon their with more than 2,000 piculs salt and some arrival in this Harbour, nowe of the Company's Jaunition, were brought up here by the raisers. Forenen should be at hand. orders for repairs if They will of course bo contevated and sold. sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya
On Monday, in the broad light of day, a silk Central, vill receive prompt attention piece goods shop in Yun I Lane in the Wastorn Sabarb was visited by a party of rabhors, who undertarent of murdering the shop-people if they made any resistans or attempted to raise a alarm, collected goods and money to the valas of $1,000 to $1,200, wita which they devamped. The thieves got clear of, and though the matter was portal to the Authorities as soon as possible it is very unlikely that any more will be seen of them.
SHANGHAL
The French erniser Sgittaire is now at the Old Duck, Shuugboi, having some repairs affect
ed to her boilers.
The Shaughni Bowing Club have decided to held the Spring Begala in the river Hwang poo on the 15th May next.
In the event of complaints boing found necessary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the name of dissatisfaction.
D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong. 25th August, 1885.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Cola PIERS AND GODOWNS, WEST POINT.
135
THESE ers now in working onlər. Steamere are bartted at the Wharf, and Carge received and stored at Cheap Ratas.
The Godowns are Two Storied. Dry. Airy, and well anite for the Storage of Bilk, Cotter, aud Wadlien Piecs Goods as well as General Mor-
chandise,
The Polting Caselte of the Bad March reports that is bellency Li Hang-chong paid bis raspects that day on his arrival in the Capital, the and was received in audience
The Mercury says that the Tientsin Reach in tho Pello river is silting up. The stemmer S Nasing conid not got ubeve the Everlasting Band, as there was not enough water.
WeDaily New andere tand that Dr Lübrion, His Imperiul German Majesty's Consul-Geers! to China, has received orders to proceed to Olss
in the autumn, and will be replaced here by bis prudnessor at Shenghui, Dr. Pocke
Captain F. W. Schatze, who is well-known on
ADVANCES MADE ON CARGO ŠTORED. For Rates and farther Particulars, apply to
MANAGER,
or to JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1385.
(37
i
SUMMER TIME TABLE.
THE KOWLOON FERRY.
STEAM-LAUNOH "MORNING STAR"
the Chinn Coast, and was till recently in the Runs Dally as Ferry Boat between PEDUAR'S Karer Service hat (ways the Daily News bouWar and Tam-To-Tour at the following appointed to the command of one of the Chinese on:-This Time Table will take effect from drodgers which are now employed at Port Arthe 5th April, 1985.
thur.
The Daily News states that Mr. C. Dowdall, Kowloon
Leaves who left Shanghai for home by the steamer Laerice on the 10th inst, crux rowed to the steamer in a "four" manned by present and part afrokes of the national rewa A large gathuring of rowing wou were a board the
lenwer to bid bin farewell.
A correspondant in the North informs the N. G. Daily Nee that the Tonquiz boundary ques- tion was not settled recently, but everything was yang of well. The negotiations between Eng. land and Chian abozt Bhamo were progresiog satisfactorily, and the arrangemout would proba bly be the surronder of goue border territory to China The railway question had been set aside at Peking for some time pet.
SUNDAYS.
Ingvee Leaves Hongkong Kowloon
700 &.. 6.00 AM. 3.30. 7.30..
WEEK DAYS.
3.09 A..
8.09..
8.53
9.00
2.40" #20.45 -
19.5..
1.30
10.15
1230 P.M.
1.00
H
3.00
27
2,3).
9.00
3.30
4.00
19
4.30
5.95
1.55
0.45
7.15.1
9.00 11,00.
13.30 PM,
7.35
Lesvoe Bongtong 7.00 5. 8.00.
10.15.
12.00 Noos
1.00 P.M.
2.00
3.00
5.00
4.30
5.10
5.40
4.15
TO BE LET,
RICHMOND TERRACE.
TO BE LET
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 20×a, 1990.
HOUSE, Cool in Summer, with FOUR GOOD ROOMS, DRESSING ROOM, THREE BATH ROOMS, and convenient OUT-OFFICES, Ip thorough order.
Apply to
"EW
INSURANOES.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK, THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SILIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
INSURANCE YORK LIFE
COMPANY. LIPE ASSURANCE ONLY. Purely matual; all profits belong to Poling.HE Company's Stammar
clders and apportionments are made annually. STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1884. Avonmulsied Funds Surpina aver all liabilities”) [700] and Reserve Fondaccord- ing to valuation made by the Government.......... Income for your 1884.
C. BETON LINDSAY,
Rox. Manngor, Department of the East.
"MONGKUT,** * Captain P. H. Toft, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-DAY, the 20th instant, at
INE A.M.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
J. D. HUMPHLRYS. 22, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, 2nd April, 198
TO BE LET-FURNISHED. TERY COMFORTABLE NOUSE, with Six Rooms. DusseING ROOM, LIBRARY, TAR Bar Rooms, convenient DCT-OFFICER, TENNIS COURTS, and GARDEN. for Nine Months from May unit
Apply to
{ཏྭཱ?
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J. D. HUMPHREYS, 22. Greov's Band Central, Hong kong, 2nd April, 1896.
TO LET. With Immediate Possession, TOS. 1, 3.
T REDNAXELA CONSULATK
TERRACE, back of the AMERICAN
$1.90,
A VERY COMMODIOUS BUNGALOW will. OUT-HOUSES, GARDEN, de, at Kow-
ong Roat Modurato.
Apply to
ECA DA SILVA & CH 33, Pattinger Street. Thongkong, 31st March, 1889. TO BE LET. With Possession ou ihn First of May.
(635
DREEZY POINT-ROBINSON ROAD, Dat present in the occupation of the Hon. A. LaBater Apply to
SHARP & Co Bergkong, 9th March. 1880.
TO LET.
[660
£12,127,950
€ 2,036,352.
£ 2,8-16,245,
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agouts Hongkong, 19th April, 1886, INDU-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED.
(1
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agente, Hongkong.
FOR SHANGHAI.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERINS MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS PASTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, Co.' LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ.
23SELS ON TAG SERTA.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. BE 3/3 L II British Bark
"CHANNEL QUEEN,” Lolacheur, Master, will bad here for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARŁOWITZ & Co
Hongkong, 22nd March, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK. „
PORT SAID MEDITERRANEAN AND THE 9/3 LT.L. British Ship
BLACK SEAPORTS, NAPLES. MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZI
AND LA PLATA;
£180,
LONDON, HAYEK, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK AND ANTWERP.
Taking Cargo and Fassergers at through ratesON TUESDAY. the 20th day of April, for Cntroo, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWAND, HAN- Row, and Pours on the YANGTARE-) ? -
THE LONDON ASSURANCE THE Company's Steamship
INCORPORATED BY ROYAI CHARTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING GRONDE THE FIRAT.
A.D. 1720.
[[^\HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abqre Corporation, are prepared to grant Insuranose as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Pelisier at current rates, payahia nithar here, in London, or at the principal Purts of India,
China, and Australia.
FILE- DEPARTMENT.
carrent rates.
*CANTON." Captain Bremner, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, the 20th inst, at FOUR P.M Por Freighter Passago, apply to
[797
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers Hongkong, 16th April, 1886. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED -
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHÓW.
THE Policies issued for long or short periods at Camping's Steamship
"HAIPHONG," Captain Harris, will be despatched for the abore Porte TO-MORROW, the flat instart, at
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Policies issued far anma not exceeding £5,000.
..
at reduced rates.
HOLIDAY, WISH & Co Hongkong, 36th July, 1872.
DUGNIX
PINE
[10
OFFICE.
The Undersigned are row prepared to GRANTPOLICIES OFINSURANCEagaiust FIRE at the following Rules!
Tonsmont
NE BEDROOM with BATHROOM On Firat-class European
attuched.
On First-class Godoyus, & Marchandise abord thersin
Our OFFICE.
Apply to
AND
STOLTERFOKT & HIRST.
Hongkong.
13, Praya Contrai. th March, 1856.
"
TO LET.
见
OOMS IN "COLLEGE CHAMBERS."
Noa. 4, S, SEYMOUR TERRACK. Apply to
1689
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 29th March. 168.
[38
Ta
On Coala
On Petratenm in li
NIND AM
For Froight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
General Managers.
Tongkong, 19th April, 1986.
(812
FOR MAURITIUS via SINGAPORE. THE, Steamship
"DEUTEROS,”
at / Not perunrm will be despatched for the above Port TO-
MORROW. the 21st instant, AFTERNOON. Loading commences on the 15th instant. Freight or Passage will be olargodmoderately.
BOY SING, No 96; Bonham Strand.
(715 Hoogkong, 5th April, 1886.
..at. Net per Árnya. 311. Not per Annum.
cused Godowas....at 141, Net per Annum, On First-olas Chinieso
Tegmentet, Net per Annum.
On Second-class Chinasa
T
13
Tonsments ...at Net per Anna.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents for Pheonix Fire Office. Hongkong, 5th August, 1981.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abors Company are pre- 1a9pared to inquo Policies of Instrance against iro
on the sul terras.
TO LET.
100MS in-CLUB CHAMREKA.
Apply to
· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 1st Febriars, 1862.
ONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS. Goods rennivad on STORAGE at Mournier Rats, in First-class Godowns.
Also Entire GODOWNS to be LET Apply to
MEYER & Co. nagkong, 3rd March, 1891.
64
Nu
TO BE LET.
[1031
ARNHOLD, LABBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1882.
1337
HANSEATIC FIRE INSULANCE COM PANY OF HAMBURG. THE LUBECK. FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Companies, are Prepared to ACCEPT Hongkong and Canton, 23rd February, 1886
4311
WÜWARD SCHELLĦASS & Ca,
Ageots.
CRINGLEFORD" ROUNGON BOAD-RISKS at Carrout Rates.
for Summer Months. Mosque TERRACE Lamodinte Possession. GODOWN WANOHI, Water Frontage.
Apply to
IJNSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 6th April. 1588.
FOR SALE.
ALIFORNIAN
1591
FLOUR.
The Finest FLOUR in the Market is STARR & Co.'s, well known, bent rollor made
"DRAGON EXTRA."
STRENGTH
Ter
AND COLOUR UNSURPASSED
FOR SALE.
AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ACCONES, SHERRY, PORT. CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE. FLOCKS, BURGUNDY. BRANDY WHISKIES, ALE STOUT. MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. SALES BICYCLES. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH.
Apply to
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings Fengkenz, 1st January, 1886.
120
FOR SALE, · TTICHORD COTTAGE PIANOS, COMPLETE IRON FILMING and
PATENT METAL PIN PIECE, with all the latest improvements. PRICE FROM $240, Payables also by Monthly Instalments from 15 Dollars, if required.
W. POWELL & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1886. FOR SALE.
1772
HAS. HEIDSIECK'S
O LAMPAGNE 0, WRITE SEAL
SIO........ per eass of 1 doxan quarts.
Ler case of 2 dozen pints. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE. 324.... ........per case of 1 dozen quarts.
CHATEAU LAROSE. $12..... per case of 1 doven quarta. PONTET CANET.
$9.50 per casó of 1 dezan quarts. PALMER MARGAUX. $7.50........per case of 1 dozen quarts, 38:50........pur case of 2 dezon pints. LORMONT,
*...........per case of 1 dozen quarts.
per ense of 2 dozen pinta.
$6.
JOHN WALKER & SONS' OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY, .........per case of I dozen bottles,
ALSO
CUTLER PALMER & Cola
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Bongkong. Ish January, 1834..
FOR SALE.
19
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE."
-HEIDSIECK--& Co.-
| MONOPOLE Røn Seal (modium dry. Do. RED FOILS" (dry),
GOLD FOLL "DET" (extra dry”.
Do. There will be no Launch or Monday and Friday, an accuant of voaling.
The Cathay Peet says: General Wilson, of The above Time Table will bo strictly adhered the United States, who for the last six months to, except under unavoidable circumstances, In has been up North looking out for a railroad case of stress of weather, dus notise will be
chanco, bue retprned and is now on his way gives of any stoppages.
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Sels Agents for
Herosrack & Co, REIMS,
33
home The General seams to think that the
clauses are very slim. I expect the German
syudicate back very shortly with faces as long as
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PORTER
For Hongkong, China, and the East.
Hongkong, tat July, 1885.
11209
Trait is evidently not ready for plooking yet."
Merohant Navy"
filds and their tails between their lega. The DAVID CORSAR & SONS
Tho N. C. Daily New regrets to hear that news was reveived in Smaghal by the last wail | of the death on the 2th February of Mr. C. J. Skeggs, an old resident of Shanghai, about a fortnight after his arrival at Marsilles, where his son holds the past of English chaplain. Mr. Skegga eft Shanghai by the mail of the Slet December last, in bad besith, which it was hope! would be improved by relief from the worries of besiness
The Daily News saye-A serious accident
Navy Builed
·CANVAS. Long Flax Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
190
YEE
SUNG
COAL MERCHANTS, have always on hand
1 TION OF COAL.
FOR SALE.
500 BARRELS CEMENT from TUN-
NEL PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS, West Thurrock.
In Lots to suit Purobusera.
Apply to ----- ---- ---
G. RAYNAL,
1, Stanley Street.
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1886.
FOR SALE.
Co..
G
tourred in Hongkew on Monday night (12th LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP inet.) at about a quarter past ten o'clock. It appears that there way a row of houses in a dila Address-Care of Mrs. KWONG SUNO & Co..] pilated condition, and as they were considered
safe, the agenta gave the occupants rolice to
quit. This most of them did, there being only
Fo. 68, PRAYA.
NOTICE.
1680
cue family left, and they wanted ompensation. Without any warning, the whole of the zow of konsa suddenly fell, buying under the rains THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
the family. As soon as the aura was given the TCPANY. LIMITRD.
people were got from ander the ruda's, but it was Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS found that one man had been to severely injured | RIEKŠ at 7, nett par Annum, and other In- tun bo is not expected to live.
BURANCES at Carrent Rates.
The Shanghai Hupar states that a Míning TÅGENOTES at all the Treaty Ports-of China; Company has been established in Kwangtung, and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Penang, and that recently a Chinese merchant. wished to and the Philippines. open the ces mines in Kang-chow, so he pori-
JAM. B. COU GETRIE,
Sourclary. Hongkong, Wh March, 1892,
tioned the high authorities" to send a weiyuen, to that place, and instruct him to report upon the
IN FIRE OFFICE.
"The Underalyned ne propared from this dato to GEANT POLICIES against FIRE at the Feduced Tariff Rates to the extent of 350,000 on Fixt-class Risks.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
A gents, Sno Fire Offen. Tongkong. 18th February, 1836. TRANSATLANTIC VIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG
. [12
GCRAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA JUEZ CANAL.
HE Company's Steamship
*PROMETHEUS,”
189, at Noon, the Company's Stammship
"MELBOURNE." Commandant Dola Marcella and CARGO, will love this Port for the above
with- MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECTE
placer,
Cargo and Breel will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marssilles for the principal places of Europs.
Shipping Ordern will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board unti) P.M.,
April, 1886. (Parcels are not to be sont
ELLEN A REED,"
[16
Hatfield, Master, will bad kern for the shore
Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
1631 Hongkong, 24th Marc', 1986,
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 9/3 AXI Amerion Bark Halley, Master, will load here for the above
NEHEMIAH GIBSON,"
Part, and will have quick despatch
For Freight, apply la
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
1473 Hongkong, Bed Marob, 1898,
f
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
"JOHN CURRIER."
Sporis and Farnals antil 3 PM, on the 19thTHE 3/3 L II American Ship on board; they must be loft at the Agency's J. B. Blethen. Mater, will lead here for the Of Contents and value of Packages are abors Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Broights apply to required.
For feither particulars, apply at the Com
RUSSELL & Co. pany's Ones.
Hongkong, 27th March, 1889,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 8th April, 1988.
MAILS E PECTED.
121st mataut
THE ENGLISH MAIL
FRSE
STEAM FOR
The P. & 0. S. H. Cola'atanmer Pekin, with ΕΙΝΑΝΟ SINGAPORE.
·COLOMERO,
the next patvard Eugiish mail, lef's Singapore ADEN. SUEZ, PORT SATD, MAUTA, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR.RRINDISI, on the 15th, sud may be expected here on the
TRIESTE VENICE, PLYMOUTH
AND LONDON;·
BOMBAY, MANHAS, CALCUTTA, AUÐ AUSTRALIA. N.D.-CARO CAN BAKEN ON THROUGH BILL OF Ladino por BaATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, Manakızles, Trieste, Han- BURG. NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
THE AMERICAN MALL.. The 0, &0. steamer Oceanic, with the next American mail, left San Francisco on the ot April and is die here on or about the 2nd Muy.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The P. xtenmor City of Sydney, with intus from Ban Francino to the 24th oltimn, loft Ya kohad on the 17th, and is duo here on the 23rd
TYRE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM instant.
NATICATION COMPANY'Steamshin Tha Austro-Haugarin Lloyd's steamer A- THAMES." Caat. W. A. Seaton R.N., with phitrita-leit Singapors on the raprning of the Her Majesty's "Inila, will ho decathod from 17th and is dus kere on the 24th instant this for LONDON VIA BOMBAY and. SUEZ
•nt POUR P.M.
FRIDAY. the 23rd April, The Union Line steamer Oxfordshire lett Stu- gapore on the 18th, and is dus bere on the 24th Cargo will be received on board until instant. TEN AM. Troels and Specie (Gold) at the The Shire Lias steamer Denbighshire left Sia- Ofrenat Ter M. of the day of sailing.
Captain Webster, will be despatched as above CANAL. on on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant: For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkour, 10th April, 1986.
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STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. THE P. & 0. S. .N. Co.'s Steamship £
"VENETIA,” will leave for the above place on FRIDAY. the 23rd instart, at DAYLIGHT.
A. McIVER,
Superincandort. Hongkong. 15th April, 1886. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA.
THE Company's Steamship
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:
"TAISANG." Captain Davias, will he despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 24th instant,
A THREE P.M.
This Stasmer has superior First Class Ao- codation specially constructed to meet the requirements of tropical climates.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,
General Managers.
| 786 Hongkong, 14th April, 1886. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND.COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE. SYDNEY, MEL- BOURNE, &c.
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the store Company, are prepared to |AČDEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carrent res
THE Steamship Rates.
SIEMSSEN & Co..
Agents. Hangkong, 18th November, 1872.
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NORTH OBBYAN PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
"THE Undersigned, AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCES to the extent of 365,000, on first-
lass risks at current rate.
MELCHERS & Co Hongkong, 27th March, 1976.
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TAIWAN." Captain Clegg, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY. the 24th inst, at FACE F.
This rossol bas anusually good Cabin Aecom modation, situated ardidships, on upper dock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
| BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, A gents. Hongkong, 15th Aprü, 1888.
$799 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN, DIRECT.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE THE Company's Staunship
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
"KWONGSANG,"
THE Undersigned having been appointed Captain Wood, will be despatched as
Agents for dag been appoitted on or about the 24th instant. prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE AND LIFE at Carroni Ratas.
PUSTAU &. Ca.
(697
Hongkong, 1st April, 1885.
INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
INGAPORE
HEAD OFFICE SINGAPORE
We are prepared to GRANT POLICIES
+
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran-gapore on the 19th, sod is das bers on the 26th shipuod at Colombo: Tes and General Cargo instant.
for London will be conveyed vid Bombay without The E. &stomer Tanundiae left Sydney transhinment, artifine nas work later than by on the 13th April, and is due here 'on the 4th the ordinary direct route via Colombo.
For further particulars regarding Fantom and Passage apply to the PENINSULARE MI ORIENTAL STEAN NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Ofis, Hongkody.
May.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES,
When Correspondenos Las born mia-sont ar delayed (both of which are liabl» to fanson occasionally) all that the addresses wal do is to note on the cover, Seat to, or Row`vei of 7 p.m., or as the case may be, au 1. forward it, Pas-without any other writing whatever, to the Postmaster-General. This should be noted an the first time cause of complaint odeurs: it is mistake to let noh mattera pass for fear. giving trouble, a case which generally, giroN riore trouble in the end.
The Contents and Value of Puckages arË TË- quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the forms and conditions of the Company's Black Bill of Lading.
NB-This Staner takes Cargo and sourers for Marseilles...
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 16th April, 1986.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. AND EUROPE: VTA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
VIS Stemmahin "SAN PABLO,” will be despatched for San Francisco, mii Yoka, homa, on SATURDAY, hy 24th instant, st THREE P.8.
Connection being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Poets.
All PARCEL Packages should be marked to add-43 in full; and same will be carival at the Compaave's Doo'natil Frv M. the day pro! vions to miling.
The Postal Guide for 1886. Perise) to date will be fort in the Daily Pam Dicectors, Phi- P 365 lorize edition, u. 741 small on. is the only autorised complete Innuser of Postal information publishotin Hongkong.
The suitorised List of Wails issued in connection with this paper is the one published twica sach day in our Extra, which is always corrected to a much later hour ths that giran below.
A WATU WILL OLONI
For Swatow and Bangkok-Per-Mongkut, to day, the 20th iust.. at 6.30 ALSE,
For Saigon.-Per Profox, to-lay, the 20th inst., at 10 r..
For Shanghai-Per Ashington, today, "the 20th inst., at 3.3) PAL
For Shanghai-Per Krangice to-lay, the 20th inst., at 3. P.M.
Por Amor and Manila-Per Antonio Musos, to-day, the 20th inst., at 2,30 r..
For Shanghai-Per Canton, to day, the 20th instant, at 3:30 r:1.
For Hoihow and Pukhoi -Per Greylvand,
RETURN PASKAGE-Tassongers, who hire | mid fall fare, re-embarking at San Franéisex to-day, the 20th fort, at 5.00 PM. for Chius or Japan for vice veran) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20%, from Botura Fare: if re-embarking within one year,
For Satov, Amoy and Foochew.-Per Haiphong, tomorrow, the 21st inst.. at 8.30A.M. For Bangkok.-Por Gisland, to-day, the 21st
Jau allevance of 10 will be made from Raton last., að 4.30 r..
Fars Pre-Paid Return Passage Orders, avui?-)
For Amov.Per Celebes, to-morrow, the 21st
able for one year, will be issued at a Disenant inst, at 5.00P.M. of 25 roti Rebara Fare. These allowancer
Fez Straits and Bombsy.-Per Venetia, ou
above do not up to through fares from China and Thursday, the 22nd instant, at 5.00 e.
For Straits and Calcatta-Per Tawang, Japan to Eurenc.
Conslar Invoices to accompany Carro des-on Saturday, the 24th just at 236 F.3. tined to Ports horond San Francisco should be: For Nagnauki. Kobs, and Yokohama.-Por sent to the Company's Offoes, addressed to Thiet, on Saturday, the 24th inst, at 5.00 PM 809 the Collector of Cisloma, San Francisco.
For Freight, or Passago apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Coy
General Managers. Hongkong, 17th April, 1888. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, 'VIA NAGA-
SAKI AND KÖRE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA) HEP.&O. 8. N. Co. Steamship
THIBET,"
against FIRE on Teal Terms at Current will leave for the above place on SUNDAY, Bates. All CONTRIBUTORS of Business whather the 95th instant, at Daylight. Shareholders or not ara entitled to. Shaza in tho BONUS.
ADAMSON, BELL &Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, July, 1885.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE
PANY, LIMITED.
THE
A. McIVER
Superintendent. Hongkong, 13th April, 1886.
1277 FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAM-
BERG, VIA SCEZ CANAL. COM-TEE Steamship
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
CAPITAL, (SUBSCRIBED), $1,000,000,
HOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM SIN Sasa, Esq.
TOWCHONG PENG, Esq. BAN HUT, Beg, CHAN LE CHOY, Eng. Q. Hot CHUNE, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies,
Contabulary Dividends are payable to all Contriontors of Business, whether they are Shareholders or not.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881.
LIMITED.
1567
"POLYHYMNIA,”
Captain R. Böhme, will be despatched for the above Ports où MỎNDAY, the 26th instant, at FIVE P.M.
护
For Fraight or Passage, upply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Agents.
|
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com- pany, No. 50a, Queen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN; Agent. Hongkong, 5th April 1886.
J. S. MAIL LINE.
For Singapore-Per Polyhyania, ou Mou day, the 26th inst, at 43) PAL.
MAILS BY THE FRENOI PACKET.
The French Contrut Pieket. Malbumans wil! be despatched on TUESDAY, és 20th insi.. with Mails for the United Kingdo 1. Baroo and places beyond, vis Nantes: to Saigon, Straits Settleranta, Batavia. Barmah, CayİON, the Australasiat Colonias, Pomliebery, Madras, PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY. Calantis, Aden. Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, atal
Gibraltar. THEOUGH TO NEW YORK, VỪA OVEN- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO
The usual hours will be sham rod in closing the Mails, o.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRATT MAILS
THE PANCH MAIL. Day before Departure.
sloses, except the night box, which is always open out of ofce hours
Day of Departure.
TUTE U. 8. Meil Steamer "CITY OF SYDNEY" `will be despatcheŇ for San Francissa, via Yokohama, on WEDNESE P.M., Money Order Office closos. Post Office DAY, the 5th May, at THREE PM, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States and Europos.
Through Hills of Lading issrod for trans7 Pest Offen opens. portation to obama and other Japan Ports, Rugistry of Letters nenses. Posting of to San Francisco, to Atlantio and Inlaud Cities
all printed matter and patternG CERABE. [813 of the United States, via Overland Bailways, 11 AM, Mail closes, oxcept for Laste Letters,
Havens, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports 11.10 4.3., Letters may be posted with Lata Fue in Mexico Central and South Arica by the
of 10 cents until· Company's and composting Stearners.
Through Passaro Tickets granted to England. France, and Germany by ali trans Atlantic line of Steamers.
Hongkong, 19th April, 1856.
AUSTEO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, & TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADEAS, PERSIAN GULP, BLACK SUA LEVANT & ADELATIO PORTS). THE Company's Steamship
"AMPHITRITE."
Captain B. Gelcich, will be despatched as above THE STRAITS INSULANCE COMPANY, on SATURDAY, the 1st of May, at Noon,
For Further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Cop HE Tindersigned baring boon appointed pany, Praya Central.
Agents for skn above Company, are pre pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE PISKE to all parts of the World, at current ratca,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 1383.
NOTICE.
O. BACHRACH,
Agent.
Hongkong. 17th April, 1888.
NOTICE.
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1963
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARI IMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE TRANĊAIS. QUEEN CIRD VNSURANCE THE Comouy's Steamer
COMPANY.
The Dudorsigned, Agents for the above Com
"MENZALEH,"
1708 pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on Captais Benois, will be despatched for
FIRST-CLAES GUwowyu at å per Cont. Nott pro-
KOKÉ AND YOKOHAMA. mium per Annum.
shortly after the arrival of the Mail steamer 118 from Europe
10OD DOUBLE BARRELED GUNS in Casos Complete, RIFLES, REVOLVEĘS, CARTRIDGES, and Broz, &o. v., 10.
Best Quality GIN in Stone Bottles at 85.00
NORTON & Ga., Agents. Hongkong, Wil May, 1881.
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877. IN HAMBURG.
per dozan, und GIN in White Terrine, THE Undersigned, Agents of the abure SCHNAPPE, BITTERS, Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT DRIPSTONE FILTER, SOUREAUT and RED RISES of Current Rates, CABBAGE in Jars.
4.
474
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 14th April, 1886.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESKAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
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Company's Steamer
"NATAL," Captain Such, will be despatoled for
SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival with the French Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agant, Hongkong, 14th April, 1890,-
FUSTAU& Ca, J. F. SCHEFFER,
Agents. 21 & 23, Pottinger Street. Hongkong, 18th January, 1883. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1995,
OSEPH GILLOTT NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY. STEEL PENS.
GOLD
THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Cera pany, are authorized to INSURE against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Cu Hongkong at January 3682
MAD AL PARIS, 1878,
Sold by all Stationers and Dealors
(608
130 Ax, when the Post Ofen des entienly. 11.44 AM Late Letters may be postal on boar 1 -the packet with Late Foo of 10 Cente until
time of departure.
RETORN PASSAGES - PAR950 gers, who havs maid inll fara ro-embarking at San Francisgo
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. Zor Chias or Janet for vice versa) within six
The British Contract Packat Thangs will months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from bo dospatched on FRIDAY, the 23rd April Return Fare; if roombarking within one year.
an allowance of 1 will be made from Rotary with Mails for the United Kingdom, Eu- Fars. Prepaid Rstern Paanse Orders, avail rope and countries beyoud, vid Drindisi, to ahia for one year, will be issued at a Discount the Straits Settlements Bateria Barmah. ef 25 1. from Return Fars. These allrvances Ceylan, India, Adus Egypt, Walts, and
Gibraltar. do not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.1. on the day previous to sailing, Farel Paskages will be vacated at the Office outil 5 P.M. Same
day: all Paros Pasinges should be marked to address in fall; value of xaze is required.
Consular Invoices to company Cargo Frannisen destined to Ports beyond Bat should be sent to the Company's Boos
The usual hoars will be observe) in closing→ the Mails, bo
The Post Office declines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, do and, where Registration has bara neglected, will ake no enquiries inte alleged losses such lottera
in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector H1
of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information' as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agonoy of the Company No. 50A, Queen's Reed Central
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hanakong, 15th April, 1886.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI.
THE P. & O. 6. N. Co.'s Starship
"PEEIN,"
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival with the next English Mail,
A. McIVER.
Superiviendont
Bougkong, 13th April 1880.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. TE 3/3 L II German Bark
-"AUGUSTE,"
Tost, Master, will load hote for the above Forts, and will have quis patch
Fc Fraight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Cɔ.
Hongkong, 18th Febi qary, 1836.
891
ING KDE,
STEAM LAUNCH C0
Have always on hand supplies of the best
COAL for HoUNKS, STÉANTRE & SETPORT MODERATE TERMS
No. 1, TUNG MAN LANE, HONOTONG.
Hongkong, 17 September, 1885.
PORTLAND
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CEMENT.
J. B. WHITE & BRO 8. SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
¡568
Kongkong, 1162 Apel, 1883.
THE Cheapest plass for JAPANESE
Good in Hongkong is CASSUMBHOY'S WAREHOUSE, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, JAPANELE and CHINESE CURIOS in large Stockat Ressommable Prices. Fresh arrirala daily. FURNITURE, New and Second-hand, in greet Variety Inspection is invited.
Pyntedezd Published by 3. UNATTESTON WILOCK,
Wradhan Street, Hongkong
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