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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 9036

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

號六十三界千九第二

December 1,CANTON, British str., 1,110, Brera-

HONGKONG, TURSDAY, DEORMBER 14, 1888.

BANKS.

日九十月---十年二十緒光

INTIMATIONS.

Kecer

INTIMATIONS.

CHRISTMAS CHEER!!

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have recoived o

ner, Shanghai 9th December. Goneral. Now Slook of DILMAN'S STORES

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO December 18, Curso-TV, British steamer, 1,259. Vardin, Glasgow, and Singapore 4th Dec, General-BUTTERFIELD & SWIDE. Dobember 13, COLOMA, American bark, 850, C. M. Wagen, Portland (Oregon) 21st Oot, and Astoria 25th, Lunker and Spurs-Mez CHERS & Co.

December 13, PEKING, Britichetesmer, 954, G.

neral.-TENISSEN & Co.

and HOUSEHOLD GROCERIES including the following asasonable defioucies ——

SOUPS:-

Real Tartie, Mulligstaway. Ox-tail, Giblet, Clam Chowder, Ropp and Bouilli, Hotoru Patch, Sa., Ko., &c.

PISH:-

Sardines in Oil, Citron, Tentors, and Bat- Henor:uma, Shangbai 16th December, Go; Whitebait, Trout, Anchovies, Tanny Fish Oysters, Trinarind Fish, Macassar Rad Fish, Harengs and Baqueraux na via Bisue, Pil- cards, Salmon Cutlets, Balmon Kippers, &o, da PATENT PRESERVED LAX.

December 15, Draxaxri, British steamer, 514, McCaslin, Mazila With December, General, --RUSSELL & Co. December 13, MANCTA, British steamer. 1,06C, Mackinki, Whampoa 13th Decocabor, Go- neral-SieMeSEN & Co. Decetabor 13, AMAZONE, French stoimer, 2,124, P. Bonnefoy. Marssille 7th Nov., Part Said, Suex, Adon, Colombo, Singapore, and Saigon 9th Dee. Malls and General.- Massagekies MARITIMES.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE FARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.

19TH DECEMREIL

Orestes, British str., for Singapore. Anchises, British str., for Åmos. China, Gorman str., for Saigon, City of Peking, Aur. six, for Yokohama. Killarney, British str., for Bangkok. Kuteang, British str., for Shanghai. Cicero, Brilish str., for Kuohinotau Bella, German str., for Haihow: Saltee, French atr., for Taipheng. Danube, British str., for Bangkok.

DEPARTURES.

December 18, ANTON, Gorman str., for Hoihow. December 13, PROPONT, British steamer, for

Saigon.

GAME AND PATTIES – Galantine of Game, Boar's Head, Wild Duol;,. Paté de Foiss Gras, assorted fame and English Pattica, Rabbit and Onions, Franch Paths. Broase. Truffed Chicken în Jelly.

TONGUES-

Smoked, Collar, Pisaic, Laach. Spiced, Pay- sand, Pig's, Russian Ox.

SUNDRIES:

Apple Sauce, Brawn, Essonona, Pig's Fest, Sage and Onion Staffing, Tripe, Pobled Mosta, Candied Pesis,Currants, Raisirs, 3pices, Carries, Chutuies, French and English Vegetables, Elack Leicestershire Mushrooms, Pickles, Ta- Ensco Sanos, Flavoured-Jellicos, Salad Cream, French Vinegar, French Mustard, Stuffed Olives, Westphalia Sausgea Lyons Sausagon, Board's Suffolk Bacon, &o, &a.

DESSERT FRUITS- Fruits in Syrup, Noyoun and Brandy; Crye- tallized French Plans Jordan Almond Orange, Lemon and Vanilla Creums, Cutting's Dessert Fraits.

NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS,SMYRNA FIGS AND ELVAS PLUMS.

Desember 13, JacoE CHRISTENSEN, Norwegian NUTS-ALMONDS IN SHELL, BRAZIL,

str., for Kutchinatza.

AND BARCELONA.

RE NEW ORIENTAL BANK 3 WALSH, LIMITED, CORPORATION, LIMITED.

PAID UP

二拜禮

AUCTIONS

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

號四十月二十英港香

INTIMATIONS.

REGATTA HOLIDAYS. THE will

have this day commenced their Annual Show of AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £2,000,000. ... 500,000. FANCY AND LEATHER GOODs suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Registered Olso, 40, TamnaderedtE STREET, IN THE MATTER OF KWOK TING SHEW

LONDON.

and TSUI TAZ HL Bankrupts. PARTICULARS AND CONDITION OF SALE OF

Vory Handsome Plush Work Bankete, Leather Writing Desks and Tourist Cases. Brass Sets of Smoker's Roouisites. Ornamental Inkatands and Paper Books, A very large and varied Selection of Photo Albums and Photo Seroons ta. plush and' leather. The Compendium of Games: comprising 19

differeni CamDERS.

New Season's Fans in novel designs. Glove and Handkerchief Sets. Jewel Cases and Ladies Companions. Cigar and Cigarette Cases.

and

Card Cases,-Poolest Books--Letter Canos. A Magnifionat Assortment of Ainian

Gold Pencil Cases and Penholders, and Mordan's Silver Pencils.

A. Small Selection of Rasd and Barton's Colobrated Electro Plated Ware in new and

chaste designs.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, Japan

AND THE COLONIES. THE BANK recetas money on Deposit, Bays and Bells Bills of Exchango, faOH NË Letters of Oredit, forwards Bills for Collection, and Transets Banking and Agency Busines generally on terms to be had on application.

Intorost allowed on Deposi

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY, Situato in

WING LOX STREET, Victoria, Hongkong. To to Sold by Public Auction,

TUESDAY,

она

THE Undermentioned Banks will be CLOSED

at Nook, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, the 184), 17th and 18th instant. FOR THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK UP INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, R. SYMES, P..Manager, Hongkong

1

[PRICE $2 PER MONTH NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

HONGKONG CLUB. NOTICE

Y EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL A MEETING of the MEMBERS of the CLUB will be held in the Cтrn HoonE, DA TUESDAY. 21st December, at 4.30 P., for the purpose of confirming the Reselatious passed at the EXTRAGEDINARY Eneral MeetiNG

By Order of the General Committen,

C. GRÁCE,

Serretary, Hongkong. 14th Deconher, 1886.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

FOR THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, Aus-on the 2nd instant.

TRALIA, AND CHINA

A. C. MARSHALL,

Sub-Manager, Hongkong.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHARQUAL BANKING

CORPORATION.

JOHN WALTER,

Acting Chief Manager,

(2837

Undersigned has received instructions.

Firud for 12 months, & par Curl por Axon the 14th day of Das, 1886, at 3 o'rLock P.M. FOR THIS COMPTOIR ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. THE uerbo,

Fized for 6 months, & per Gent. per Annuma. Fixed for 3 months 8 per Ceat per Annum, On Current Depot Accounts par Cent, per Annum on the daily baknoe.

APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCE of such Claire parchased at 924 per Cent, on the oral sonat of Claims. Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE' ASSURANOG SOCIETI.

I. A HERBERT, Alxnager, Hongkong Branch. Hongkong, 31st May, 1888. TONGKONG&SHANGHAIDANKING

CORFORATION...

All the New Season's Children's Books and Volumes of Bound Annuals for the year including Harper's Young People, Boys' Ova Annual, Girl's Own Annual, Every Itoy'a agazine. Every Girl's Magazine, Chatterbox, Little Wide Awake, Little Folks, Children's Friend, Infant's Magazine, 2.,da. Christmas Number of The Graphio-lun

trated London News and IFistfited Sport"|| ing and Dramatic News.

$7,500,000. FELLY & WALSH, LD, HONGKONG. | PAID-UP CAPITAL

EMIRY FUND ............................

4,500,000. RESERVE FOR EQUALRATION OF?

200,000. DIVIDENDS .gar} RESERVE LIABILETTOSPHOPRIETORS 7,500,000.

241

YEAS. J. GAUPP

H

Co, *

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPLENDID SELECTION OF DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELLERY SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS & NEWYEAR PRESENTS, Diamond Necklets. Diamond Pendents. Diamond Bracelets. Diamond Broches. Diamond Earrings

Dintaond Rizgy. Diamond Scart Rings Diamond Scarf Pins, Diamond Studs. Diamond Collar Huttons. A Magnificent DIAMOND BROOCH LILY -Price, $4,000.

Also,

A very Large Lassica of DIAMONDS. from

to Carats, Ixt Class STONE specially .selected and bought very favourably in

PARIR.

Gold Nooklets.

Lockets.

December 18, VIPERE, French gb., for Touran. December 13, LA CLOCHSTEELE, French curv, PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT. Gold calate.

for Louren.

December 13, TAIWAN, Brit str., for Ebangbai. December 14, KoTSANG, Brit.ets.. for Shanghai. December 13, ANCHISES, British stoarser, for

Slaghui:

Decor, Pravo, Brit, sir, for Whampoo. December 13, Caston, Brit. str., for Whampas. December 18 TANTALLON, British steamer, for

Whampoa.

HUNTLEY AND PALMER'S CHRISTMAS CAKES.

FINEST SELECTED YORK ITAMS.

CHEDSD.-

GORGONZOLA, STILTON, GLOSTEK, ÁLBERT,

AND AMERICAN___

December 13, ORESTER, British str, for London. HUNTLEY AND PALMER'S “CHRISTMAS" AND

PASSENGERS.

ARBITED,

Per Contca, st, from Shanghai.-82 Chinese. Per Ching-tu, tr, from Glasgow, &e.--Mr. MoGregor, and 68 Chinese, from Singapore.

Por Coloma, barque, from Portland (Oregon). Mrs. R. B. Knapp and servant, and 350 Chi-

nesa.

Per Peking, str., from Sbughai.-68 Chinese. Per Diamante, str., from Manila

pears and 1 Chinezo, deck,

Baro

Pot Amazone, str., for Hongkong-Frem Marsailles-Mr. and Mrs. Mannich and chil dren, Messrs. de Bailler and Bryant. From Singapore.-Capt. H. D. Witomac. and Mr. Latch. From Saigon-Mestre. Silvestre, Harier Chauffeur, Kervolla, and Roncey, 10 Aspirants, and 71 Chiness. For Shanghal-From Mar- seflles.-Mdme. and Malles. Orion, Mr. and Mrs Toug Hics Chen and 2 children, Bistors Rous seau Resofier, Pierres, Luellein, Cratia, Tar risre, Travel, Arianet, Manel, and Eiro, Mazars G. Valette and P. Groman For Yokohama.- From Marseilles-Mr. Paul Colomb,

TO DEPANT.

ASSORTED BIRCUIT S

FRENCH AND Esazin CONFECTIONERY!

FANCY CHOCOLATES AND CHOUD.

LATE CREAMS.

BON. B. ON S.

ALSO,

WINES AND SPIRITS,

All First Class Brands,

.

For Details see December Wins List). CHAMFAONBAYALA & CD's, (L., C. & Co. assert this to be the Finest Brand Char pagne imported into Hongkong, Quarta $21.00; Pints, $23.00.

SHERRIES—SACCONE'S & CUTLER Palmee

& Co.'s

CLARETS:--L., C. & Cols, & Anzṛ SEWARD

& Co.'s.

FORTS-CUTLER PALMBE & Co.'s and L., C.

& Co.'s own "Red Seal"

For Salles, et, for Haiphong-Messrs. BaL don. Tournier, and Leneren, and 29 ChinesÐ,

Per Ava, str., from Hongkong-For Saigon. -Mesurs. Le Caroller, Lo Maan, J. Ratard, J. BURGUNDIES:--ADET SEWARD & Co.'s &

CUTLER FALMER & Co.'

Platean, M. Vallee, and Y Chew, For Singa pore-Brothers A. Feral and J.Record, Messrs. HOCKS CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s and Cali- Otto Herberta, Carl Joost, and J. Wilson. For fornian. Marseilles-Messrs. F, Fairhuret, Dolbishoff,

+

Gold Brooches.. Gold Earrings. Gold Lace Pins.

Gold Soarf Rings

Gold Scarf Pins. Gold Signet Blogs

(told Albert Chaine.

Gold Pencil Cases

Gold Seals and Compasses.

A very fine Selection of

PEARL. JEWELLERY

the Latest Novelties

•

Hon. J. BelIrving.

COURT OF DIRECTORS Chairman--A. MOÏVER, EM Deputy Chairman-M. GEOTE. EM

E. Hoppisa, Esq. K.H.M.Huztington, Eng. {Hon. A. P. 2[«Dwa

Hon. F. D. Inxsoon. CRIBE MANAGER.

C. D. Bottomley, Raq.

H. L. Dalrymple, Esq.

W. H. T. Darby, Paq

Hongkong-Tuomas Jackson. Linq. ACTING CHIST MANAGER. Hongkong JoHN WALTER, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai-Ewen Camsson, Esq.

LoRDON BARRIS-LONDON & COUNTRY BANK-

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

Ou Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, por Annum on the daily balance.

Un Fixed Deposit:-

For 3 months 3 per Cent, per Angum. Fur 6 months & por Cent. per Annum. For 12 months 5 per Conf. per Annum. LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTEU.

Csents, granted on approved Securities, and avary description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

GOLD and SILVER WATCHES of the beat America, China and Jenan...

quality in a large variety.

GILT

CARRIAGE AND DRAWING-

ROOM CLOCKS..

SILTER and ELECTRO-PLATED WARs by the best Manufacturers.

SILVER RACE' CUFS, Hongkong, 8th December, 1556.

JAPAN!

K

.

JAPAN!!

NOTICE.

&

U H N

OF YOKORAMA,

JAPAN!!!

DRAFTS grauled on London and the chief commercial pisoos in Europa, India, Australia,

JOHN WALTER,

Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong..28th August, 1896.

NOTICE.

DULES OF THE HONGKONG

R SAVINGS BANK.

at the Premises,

BY

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auntioneer,

C. C. INCHBALD, Agent: FOR THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

LIMITED.

H. A. HERBERT,

Manager, Hongkong.

1:325 Hongkong, 11th December, 1896.

NOTICE,

LL these Pieces or Purvol of GROUND sitante lying and being at Victoria kaown and registored in the Land Ofice as Soctione E and F of MARINE LOT No. 1. Together with the MESSAGES EREC- TIONS AND BUILDINGS thorcon. The Premises are held for the residue of the

VICTORIA REGATTA, term of 990 years created by an Indenture at Crown Lease of the whole of Marine Lot RECREATION CLUB request the THE COMMITTEE of the VICTORIA No. 1. Subject to the proportion of Crown Rent and enhjort also to an-Indentare of pleasure of the Company of the Ladies of Mortgage on the wkok of Mariae Lot No. 1 Hongkong en Board the FLAGSHIP at the Ea to secure $100,000 of which $35,000 only is | gäfta to be helt on THUESDAY, FRIDAY, new due and which is secured upon the and SATURDAY, the 18th. 17th, and 18th Bestions now offered for Sale and upon instant. Bestion D. It is believed that the Mort.; SUBSCRIBERS to the Regatta can obtain gagee will discharge the Property upon Tiskote of Admission to the Flagship of application to R. T. WRIGHT, Faq, Hor. payment of the principal sum of $22,000. For Farticulars of the Property and Condi-Treasurer, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART, tions of Bale, apply to

Ion. Soc. Hongkong, 11th December, 1886.

PROSPECTUS.

OF THE

C. EWENS,

Solicitor,

45. Queen's Rosal

Hongkong- Hongkong, 10th December, 1888,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

2310

[2324

FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAI, LIMITED.

GR. LAMMERT has received CAPITAL

Minstructions to sell by Public Auction,

ΟΧΙ

THURSDAY,

TLS. 1,000,000. IN 10,000 SHARTS O Tra. 100 Eacя. PAID-UP CAPITAL TLS. 250,009.

MONDAY. the 20th Desember, 1886, at Noon, at the Messageries Maritimes Company's Codorna, Warchat

POR ACCOUNT OF TUON IT MAY CONCERN. The following all more or less damaged by Sea Water Ex S. 8. "BAGKALIEN," FL in Diamond) Na. 2461 Balo RAW

SILK.

A B Nes 297, 299-2 Bats HEMP. HS No. 925-1 Bala WASTE SILK.

B N is Diamond) Nos. 6, 72 Bales WASTE

SILK.

A180,

at 2 P.M. at the COSMOPOLITAN DOCH, 275-Tons CARDIFF COAL

75 Tons PATENT FUEL.

TEENS OF SALE-Carb before delivery in Bank Noles. All Lots with all faults and Grrors of description at Parchaser's risk on th→ fall of the hammer.

A STEAM LAUNCH will leave Peddor's Wharf at 1.30 P.M.

J. Y. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 14th December, 1886 12334

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES:

PAQUEBOTS TOSTE FRANCAIS. THE Company's Steamer

"VOLGA,"

the 23rd day of Dao, 1886, at O'CLOCK P.M., (It being intended to call up saly. The 25 per Captain Du Temple, will be despatched for

A.

at the Premisy.

VALGADEE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY.

Sitmi in Queen's Road Centrs, Victoris, Hongkong, being Portion of MARINE LOT No. 2 abatting on the North side thereof on Marine Lote-Nos. 20 and "r, and measuring thereon 124 fort and I inch or thereabouts, on the South side thereof on Queen's Road, and measuring thereon 121 feet and 5 inches or therasbents, on the East side thereof on other. Portions of the aid Marine Lot No. 2, and muring thereoa respectively 86 fest and 7 inches, and 23 feet or thereshonta and on the West side thereof on Marine Lot No. 3, and measuring shereen 111 fect or thereabouts, which said Premises contain an

· Area of 13,535 square foot and are intended to be registered in the Land Othen as SECTION B OF MARINE LOT Ne 2, and ar held for the unexpired residue of a term of 98, peel,

Share, of which fls. 10 is to be paid on? appliation, and Tia. 15 nr allotinent)

PROVISIONAL COMMITTER F. 1. BUSH. Esq. Mesers. ROLL & Co.) J. CHAPSAL, Esq,

(Agent, MESSAGERIES MARITA KES). A. J. M. INVERARITY, Esq. (Manager, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, &c

C. JANTZEN, Esq, (Mors. MELCHERS & Co.)

II. LESTER, Esq.

(SIKING ROAD)

A. J. SUCIL, Esq. Mosera. W. Hewest & Co.)

BANKEDS

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

2296 1-The business of the above Banks will be

The Property will be Bold in One Lot sub- conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai foot to all rights of way and to the Annual THE Banking Corporation, on their premises in

payment of $238.02 the proportion of Cravn Hangkong. Business hours on week-days, 10 Reat payable in respect thereof and is sold anh- to 3; 8thedays, 10 to 1.

jest to the present Tenants of the Properly 2-Sume less than $1. or more than 8250 at remaining at their option until the 31st March, Co., one time will not be received. No depositor, and the Farchnaz will not be able to give

may deposit more than 38,500 in any one year.

-Depositors in the Savings flank having notios to vacate the Framtees bofors that $100 or more at their tradit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation on fixed doposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per sunum interest.

4-Interact at the rate of 34 par cant. peri will be allowed to Depositors ca their

Bog respectfully to announce that they will Exhibit and Offer FOR SALE during the

month of DECEMBLE, one of the

ON

GRANDEST COLLECTIONS ANCIENT AND MODERN JAPANESE CURIOS,

WORKS OF ART, BYER BERN TOGET B3,

comprising:

daily balances.

6-Esah Dapasitor will be supplied gratie with Pass-Book, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Depositore rauh BRONZE, LACQUER, IVORY, CLOI.not make any antries themselves in their FEST- SONNE, SILK BROCADES, SCHEENS, Books,, but should and there to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of QUILTS, GOWNS, JACKETS, CUB January and beginning of July. TAINS, JEWELLERY, &, to.

and M. de Montalembert, From Shanghai-BRANDIES-Hennessey, Courvoinor, Exzbaw,J

From & L., D. & Co.'a.

For areilles.Mr. H. Rosmawoig. Yokohama For Mareilles-Messrs. Kuroka wa, Tatsumi. Taba, Fukaskinn, Kassnė, Will- ng, Fayoln, Kusaka, and Maller.

REPORTS..

The British steaner Peking, from Shanghai 10th December, reparts had brisk N. W. wind to Tao Island; thence to port moderata N.E. winds and fine weather throughout.

The British steamer Diunants, from Manila 10th December, reports had strong monsoon and clear weather and very lowy sea to lat. 26 N.; thonco to port fresh wind and cloudy weather.

The America barqno Colama, from Portland (Oregon) 21st October, and Columbia River Bar 25th, raports 37 days to Henshin; stopped thers for one day. End generally pleasant weather, j17 days to port, all well on board.

The British steamer Chingis, from Glasgow and Singapore 4th December. reports had ne weather the first part of the passage; on tho 6th and 7ft strong gale sad high sos, wind voaring

WHISKIES -L., C. & Co.'s "Specist Blend" Teachers Highland Cream, Napior Johaslone's, Bulloch Laulo, Danville's. The Carlton, and Kellars's Old Rys. RUM:--Dunerars and Old Jamaica.

Iwaino Board's Old Tom and Van Ho

boken's Geners.

ALE and PORTER, C. & Co.'s special agencies-Foster's and Bulldog brands, of Bass's Ate and Guiness's Stout, and Clanson's Champagna Lager Beer. BITTERS-Angostura, Boker's, Orange, Chi-

retta, Bolivar.

OVER 50,000 ARTICLES from 25 CENTS to $3,000 AN ARTICLE

[2:299 Hongkong. 8th December, 1886.

MARIN BURK &C

Marius House, Queen's Road, Hongkong, MANUFACTURERS OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY, Every daseription in Foreign & latest Designs. ARTISTIC DEATERICS AND LAMBREZINS. DRAWING ROOM, LIBRARY AND Drive Room SOITES.

LIQUEUES-Benedictine D.O.M. (pecially

renommanded) Chartreuse, Caracao. Marasin ohino, Noyema, Cherry Brandy, Ginger Brandy. VERMOUTH -Torino (L., C. & Us, special

agenta) and Noilly Prat's Fronek.

CIGAR S.

from N.N.W.to NB. by 8, strong breeze and I., C. & C. coufidently recommend their high sea for the remainder of the passage.

special make of Cigars THE MANILAS

BUAT COMPANY,

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON being the best possible brand of Manila Cigars WHARF, GODOWN, AND CARGO. prosurablo, they are wade of pars Isabela and Ca-

gayan tobacco and contain no flavouring oils or THIS Company will unive STKAMEES and adulteration. The hamanse quantity old since SAILING VARSELE longaide ther this Cigar, was first introduced by L., C. & Ca WRARYE st Kowloos, Land, and Stort spoaks for its great appreciatica by all amokers GENERAL CARGO, in FinST CLASS GRANTI here and at home. GoDower at 30 Cents per ton weight or measurement, includlag BRYKя Days Fre Staraga

Wharlage for Craft under 375 feet...$80.00 orar 375 feet...$75.00

and also Undertake the Re-shipment, delivery into Craft alongside the Wharres, or at any of the principal raceiving places on this side at $43

8 Cents per package.

FERRY.

COMPLETE BEDROOM SUITED with Elegant Design of FuzSSING CASES,

BEDDING AND BEDSTEADS.

Correspondence as to the business of the

Bank if marked ON HONGKONG RATINGŋ BANK BUSINESS is forwarded free by the various British Port Ofoes in Hongkong and China. 7.Withdrawals may be made on domand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor er his duly appointed Agent, and the production of

Peas Book are stay.

For the HoraxoxG AND SHASHMI BANK

ING CORPORATION,

..JOHN WALTER,

Acting Chled Manager. Hongkong, 8th May, 1895.

HONGKONG RACES, 1887. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY the 23rd, 24th, and-25th February. "HONGKONG DERBY.

date.

For Pian and further Particulars of the

WOTTON & DEACON,

Solicitors for the Vendor,

35, Queen's Rosd,

Hongkong or to

Property and Conditions of Sale, apply to

G. E. LAMMERT.

Avotioneer,

Hongkong.

Dated 11th coumber, 1886.

ཡཾ ཡཾ ཡཾ སྨཱ ཝཱ ཝི

CHARTERED, BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA

LA ÁVÍCER.

R. E. WAINEWRIGHT, Es

SPORETARY, Pro Trм..

W. LITTLE, Esq,

♬ HERE can be no question that the constant growth of Shanghai, and the expansion of ita trade, show that there is plenty of room for another local Fire Insurance Company.

The prosperity of the Hongkong and China Fire Insurance Companies, very largo purt of whose business is contributed in Shang-

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, TO-DAY, the 14th inst, at Four PM.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, 14th December, 1884. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW. AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.

WE Company's Steamship

"HAIPHONG." Captain 8. Asbton, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 15th inst., at DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPŘAIK & Co.

General Managers.

233 Hongkong, 13th December, 1886.

NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESBAGL

MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. THE Company's Steamer

TH

:

* AMAZONE." Captain Bonnefoy, will he despatched for

SHANGHAI, TO-MORROW, the 15th inst. at EIGHT & M. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent.

Hongkong, 14th December, 1886.

FOR LOGO AND NAGASAKI. HE Stewnship

"MARCIA,"

hai, is a proof of the safety of such an institution Captain McLutosh will be despatched for the

is now. contemplated; sad the promises of shove Ports TO-MORROW, the 15th instani, 12323 support already received justify the belief that at Neos, instead of as proviously notised. this Company will also be a success. It is not For Freight or Fassage, apply to

SIEMSBEN & Co., tho intention of the promoters to enter into any

Agents. Hongkong, 14th December, 1888.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY.

LIMITED.

Insur or $290,000 SEVEN DOLLARS PER CENT. MORTGAGE DERENTURES OF $100 BACH TO BE PAID OFF ON THE 31ST DAY

hostile competition with the existing institutions, as they are satisfied that the field hero in sufficiently large, without doing so.

The sum which it is proposed to call up will give ample security to insurera. Unt of the profitz it is propcend, to pay first, interest at the rate of ten por vest, por annar upon the paul-up capita of the Association, and to divide the remainder.

OF DECEMBRA, 1899, Applications are invited for $200,000 in 87 por cost. Mortgage Debentures of 3500 each. Theso lose chose as the shareholdere from tim Debentures are issued in order to repay the

UNION LINE.

FOR NAGASAKI.

RB Steamship

Twor..

METAPEDIA."

"AMOY,"

2395

Captain Kohler, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 19th instant, at

time decide toast apart towards the formation Captain Purvis, will be despatched for the shore money temporarily borrowed by the Company of a reserve fand, among the contributors of Port TO-MORROW, the 15th instant, st for the purchase of the Property presently business in proportion to their contributions.

For Freight or Passage, apply to The Association will be registered in Hong mentioned.

RUSSELL & Co. The Company aro doing a large and incrassing kong as a Limited Company, ander the Hong-

Agoats. businoes se Hotel Keepors and require an exter-kong Ordinances.

12320 Hongkong, 14th December, 188t. Half the capital of the Company has already sion of their Promises. They have accordingly

FOR SHANGHAI agreed to purchase the blook of buildings situate been applied for, and further applications, an on the Proys in the occupation of Massrs. companied by a deposit of ten tools per share THE Stanmsbir Mulchers & Co. and registered in the Land applied for, will be received by the HONGKONG Ofoe na the Remaining Portion of Marine Lot & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Hong. No. 7 for the price of $192,500. The Property kong, up to Noms of the 18th December next. THE HONGKONG DERBY, Sweepstakes measures on the North 163 feet 6

of 320 each, bait forfeit if desired on or therabonte, on the outh 1046 € suchas.or. If lewer Shares are allotted than are applied before the date of closing-entring, with $100 abouta, on the East 175 feet or thereabouts, and towards the payment dne sa natment. If no added for 1st Pony and 85 for 2nd. For all on the West 175 foot or thereabouts, and it is Shares are allotted, the deposit will be returned China Pontes bond file Grifina at date of Entry intended to eroat without delay on the said in fall. (SATURDAY, the 22nd January, 1887), First Promises a new Wing for the Hotel at al Pony 70 per cent, ad Pony 20 per cent, and estimated cost of not less than $40,000, 3rd Pony 10 per went. Weight-10st. 10lbs.) Distance, One Kile and a Half.

Nominations olor on SATURDAY, the 18th Decambor, 1880, addressed to the ULEBE OF THE COUERE, at the Hongkong Club.

By Order,

J. GRANT.

A Larga Variety of latest Style of TAPES RISE, VELVES, SILK FUZZITURE, FLUKE

all Colours, Plain and Embossed.. ' FRINGES TASSELS, CORDS by the Yard. GILT MOULDINGS, FICTURE FRAMES, and CORNICES; also made with Silk Plushes

The UPHOLSTERING is entirely dons by M. MARINEURK

Acting Clerk of the Course. STEAMERS REFITTED WITH FineT CLASS Hongkong, 22nd November, 1826. UPHOLSTERY WORK.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Hongkong. 7th September, 1896

LIMITED.

1724

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

PROSPECTUS OF THE

HINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT

SEVEN PER CENT. SILVER-

LOAN §. 1885.

In Terms of Agreemont made with Bre

Ú SEE OTHER. ÅDVERTISEMENTO-IN THE EXCELLENCY CHUN YUN and confirmed by

the TRUNG-LI XAMEN to the BRITAN LOCAL PAPERS.

MINISTER of Poking on the 13th Angust, 1886.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 10th Decembor, 1886.

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BEFORE YOU BUY

Hongkong, 10th December, 1886.

NOTICE

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The Loan will be secured by a first charge on the said Property which by a Lease dated the

THE Undersigned, Agents in China. Hong- 31st December, 1881, was demised to air. F. W. Fong, the Philippine Islands, and Ports BEINDDA for Five yours from that duts at the Annual Rental of $10,000 the Lesson paying in in the Straits for the introduction of the EDISON SISTEM OF ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT

addition Ratos and Taxes.

The Debentures will be issued at a premium 40TING, are prepared to furnish estimates for of $5 per cent for sture of $500 oh made the lighting of streets, public buildings factorios, [2188 payable to bearar scd carrying interest hotas, &o, &o., and to execute orders for plants

from the lat day of January, 1887, at the and Electrical lighting apparatus.

This system has already made rapid progress rsta of $7 per centum per annum payable quarterly on the 31st day of March, the 30th in Japan, where it in mach esteemed for ite day of June, the Sith day of September, ficiency and economy. A plant of 75 16.candle and the Blat day of December at the power lotape bas boon in successful operation for THE

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR. many months at the oflos of the Offois! Gazette, pany will be CLOSED from the 18th to PORATION, Hongkong, or at any of its branebas Tokio, under the management of Japanose, who had only one week's training for the work. S1st Instant, baiti daya incbastre.

at the current rate of exchangs upon presents- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. Hongkong, 10th December, 1586.

WANTED.

".

SITUAT Some

FOUR F.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SLENSSEN & Co.

12333 Hongkong, 14th December, 1884. NETHERLANDSINDIA STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR BATAVIA, SAMARANG, AND BOURABAYA, A SAIGON AND SINGAPORE. THE Company's Steamship

"DEVONHURST," Captain Houthoff, will be despatched as above on or about the 17th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..

Agents,

|2933 Hongkong, 13th December, 1888.

MONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER

STUDIO, ICE HOUSE LANE, tion of the Conpons attached to the Debentures. These Lamps have boen in uas on an average 11

BEHIND NEW ORIENTAL BANY, The terms of enbscription for each Debenture hours daily, at a cost of about half a cent por:

Hongkong. are as follows: $ on spplication and the lamp per hour.

A plant of 525 10.onndle power lampe is in use Has a LARGER, CHOICES, and more CourLSTE 12313 balance on allotment to be paid into the HON the ootton factory of the Osaka Buseks Com COLLECTION of VIEWS, char any other KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION, pay, and the coat of ranging has been found to in the Empire, the Copies of which are only Hongkong. The Loan is for Kuping Table 700,000, tha

Where no allotment is made the deposit will be less than one-third of a osat per lamp perto 36 purchased at his Stadio or Messre.

KELLY & WATH's Store. equivalent of Frels 767,390, Shanghai ATAY ON AS MANAGEd from is referred in full without any deduction bat bour

The total cost of Eighting the factory par year

IVORY, MINIATURE of Superior Excellance Bycee, in Bonds of Starpbai Taala 250 each. England with his Wifa, both temperance people. Debeatness allottod is less than the number apis $5,558, against an estimated cost by vil of and High Finish, painted under careful

without any interset, and where the number of XAMINE my Stock of CHRISTMAN Inforest at the rats of Soven par cent per Has knowledge of business in a Restaurant.

Supervision. Aanam, payable half-yearly on Sist March Ardross,

plied for the surplus will be credited in redtc- 35.00, the Electric light having the advantage of

TESTANTANEOUS Viswa, deours and Pon- and 30th September.

tion of the amount payable on allotment and any greater brillisnay, steadiness and perfect safety.

JI Tas of different sises taken daily. The estimates include an allowance of £ per excess returned.

In case of non-payout by any applicant of Ceut. interest on cost of the installation, and the the talapva dus on allotment the Company may usual wear and tear. FRAZAR & Co..

One of the Company's Steam Launches will very complete with the New Sasson's Prodeo The Firet Payment of interest will be made on 2992 Run Daily (Sandage included starting pose.tans and very moderate in price.

tally from Pedder's Whart and the Company's

Wharf at Kowloon, and weavey Prasengore to

Very Charming Plash Glooks.

and fro FREE OF CHARGE.

Jewel Cases, Work Cases

LEAVES KOWLOen at 6.15 m., 7.15, 7.45, Blotting Books and Stationery Cesca. 8.15, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 1.00 P.M., 200, 3.00 4.00, 500, 600, 7.00, and 11.80.

LEAVES HOMOKONE,

0.30 A.M., 700, 7.30, 8.00, 8.80, 9.30, 10.30, 13.30, 12.30 M, 150, 230, 380, 480, 3.30, 6.80, 11.00, 12.00.

For Further Particulare, &o-

Apply to

W. KERFOOT RUGALS, Agent, Pæder's Streut. :

"Hongboar, 6th May, 1986.

TIMBER.

Ladies' Bags.

Card Cases and Pocket Books. Brass Card Trays and Writing Sets.

Fanny Inkstands

Gentlemen's Dressing Cases. Plash and Wood Frames in great variety.

Plush and Leather Albans in abundanoo. Plush Mirrors, Smokers Bats.

Lacquor Japanese Albumu. | 154 | All the Row Children's Books,

New Boy's and Girl's Bocks.

Undersigned. Agents for Moners.

New Toys, New Games.

شمار

Handsome Framed Pictures.

TEE. ABRATIAMSON &Co., Sandakan, New Programme Cards and Mous,

British North Borneo, are now prepared to submit for inspection Samples of hard and mft)

Christmas Cards now at price. TIMBERS mitable for Wharres, Building and Loli Diaries and Calendars.

Boxes of Bon Bons.

General purposes.

GIBA, LIVINGSTON & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1986.

[2000

W. BREWER, Queen's Food.

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

GS

31st March, 1897, and oxlculated from 15th December, £8836.

The Boods are redeemable at par by half-yearly

A. B., Care of Mr. MACDOUGALL,

Temperance Hall, Hongkong, IRON-FRAMED "PIANOS,"

255

drawings up to 31st March, 1917, as per M. F. LAGALS & Co., HANDTRO, Schedule stiached to Frospectus. Principal and Interest payable at the Shanghai COTTAGEPIANOS, Susughal Tis. 235 & 800

Ofoe of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI GĦAND PIANOS, Shanghai Th BANKING CQBPORATION, . And at other SOLE AGENT FOZ CHINA AND HONGKONG.. Officer of the Bank at the averant, ratas of

SYDENHAM-MOUTHIE. Exchange for Demand Bills on Shanghai, With reference to the foregoing the HONGKONG

No

The

AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPODATION invite Tendors for the shovo Loan until 4 O'CLOCK P.M., on WEDNESDAY, Lue 15th December, 1886.

Tender will be entertained under Taals 262-50 for each Boed.

Amount allotted must be paid in Dollars st . Exchange of 72 on or before the 22nd December, 1888. when letters of allotment will be exchanged for Boods to Bearer. PROSPECTUS AND FORM OF TENDER, on bo

obtained un application at tas Bank. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION, Agouts issuing the Loan,

JOHN WALTER,

Acting Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 23rd November, 1888.

2308

forfeit the deposit and cancel the allotment, or may oberge interest on the buisson dns at the

until payaient rate of Eight dollars per contam per annum

Shanghai,

Agents of THOMAS A. EDISON, 27th November, 1980 2978

to be

| RIFFITH'S

PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,

of Hongkong, and Forte,

The necessary Application Forms can be $2,000 MORTGAGE Are the Newest and Bert published, have the

greatest degree of perusmenej and aro modorata

430

obtained from the CourANT'S SECRETARY, or at the HONGKONG HOTEL.

Good Security required,”

Addrosa, A

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in price.

Daily Fress Office.

rep

Hongkong, 11 November, 1998.

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THE PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shangbai.

· 146b· K5wy, 1898.

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. INVESTED FUND

£3,466,527

ENDOWMENT ASSTE-

t

Are grazied under ANOR POLĖIES

Bhoral conditions es Browned. PÄYMLET

regards Pates, Non- POLIOLKS

forfeiture, Surrender, EXTIEMENT ANNUIT and Revital.

Pomos TIVERY folity is afforded for despatch of Business, Fremiums moderate. Proposal Forms on application.

THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents, Hongkong. Hongkong, 20th April, 1896,

rossipts for Deposits will be received by the Applications to be accompanied with Bankers' Secretary up to 4 P.M. on the 27th December, 1886.

The Form and Conditions of the Debentures can be seen at the HOTEL and at the Offse of Meaara WOTTON & TRACON, the Company's Solicitors

12284

By Order of the Board of Directors

L. HAUSCHILD, Secretary. Hongkong, 6th December, 1888.

WANTED. FAMILY RESIDENCE on the Upper Level, Five or Bis Rooms, for the end of the year.

M.. Address,

Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 17th November, 1886.

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TENU PAR A. JELOVIS HAIPHONG.

11598

TABLE DE Jer ORDER-CHANDRES MEUBLEES -CATE.-Consommations do ler choix.

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SPECIAL EXCELLENCE

in Ivory MINIATURES, Enlargement and reproductions.

Srupto, 1, DUDDELL STREET.

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UNLUN, PHOTOGRAPHER, bege to inform his Patrons and the Publi that having received the latest appliances for Photography and enlarged his premises for the Tater comfort of bis Customers, he bopes to receive a continuance of the liberal suppert previously given...

INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, Gnoore, aud PORTRAITS having the greatest degree of permanency taken at very moderate prines.

STUDIO, 36, Queen's Road, Corner of

Pottinger Street;

¡1948