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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 0166 犹六十六百一千九第

SHOPPING

ARBITALS.

May 17, Curva, Germen etoamor, 1,091, P. Haye, Bangkok 11th May, Rios-BADEN & Co.

May 18, Velox, German steamer, 636. M.

Kallaon, Whampion 18th May, General. ED. SCHELLIIass & Co.

May 18, LOMBARDE, Britisk str., 1,726, 0. C. Brookes, Bangkok 17th May, Rice.-YUIN FAT HONG.

May 18, STRATRLEVEN, British ateamer, 1,588, C. W. Pearson, Nagasaki 12th May, Coal.

and General —ÅDAMSON, BELL & CO. May 18, Pav-quob, French steamer, 180 Or

thion, Haiphong 16th May, Geaoral. OLDER:

May 18, KWANG-LEE, Chinese steamer, 1,508, Wels, Shanghai 15th May, General-C. M. S, N. Co.

May 13, Amor, British steamer, 814, R. Koblor, Shanghai 15th May, Gozeral-SIEMNGEN & Co.

May 18, DAFILA, British steamer, 592, J. Watt Haiphong 16th May, Genstol.-A. R. MAR-

TY.

日七十二月四年三十緒,

INTIMATIONS.

NEW MUSIC.

NEW Violin and Pisne Duets,

H

HONG KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 1887.

BANKS. ONGKONG&SHANGHATBANKING THE

CORFORATION.

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PAID-UP CAPITAL $7,500,000. 4,500,000. BESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORE 7,500,000.

New Piano avd Harmonium or American RESERVE FUND

Organ Duots.

Now part Songs for Male Voices. New part Songs for Mixed Voices New Antheras.

Now Voluntaries for Harmonlum or American. L. Dalrymple, Era..

Organ.

New Music (Solos and Dusts) for Beginners. New Nursery Songa for Children: New Soprano, Mezzo Soprano sud Contralto

Now Tenor, Baritous and Buss Songs. Now Songs by Milton Wellings, Cowon

Lohr, Molley, Isidors de Lara, Stephen Adama, da

New Valeos and Polkas hy Waldtenfel,

Broslari, Coota, &s.

New Camo Bonge by Macdermett, Harbort Campbell, Arthur Lloyd, James Pawn, xo,

0.

MUSIC SENT ON APPRATAZ DN APPLICATION.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Col Hongkong 19th April, 1887.

Mas 18, NAUTILUS, Garman cerisar, von Hoven K

Nagasaki 13th May.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARROUS MASTER'S OFries, - 18TH MAX. Spinaway, British sohooner, for Singapore, Velox, German steamer, for Chaiyo. -Vortigern, Britishi steamer, for Saigon.... – Abyssinia, British steamer, for Kobe. Hampshire, British steamer, for Shanghai. John C. Porter, Amerious ship, for New York.

DEPARTURES.

May 18, TELEMACHU, British str., for Amey. May 13, WYvsus, British str., for Otara. May 19. ALWINE, German str., for Haiphong. May 18, Ta HongKoka, Siamess ship, for

Bangkok

May 18, Tritos, German str., for Bangkok, May 18, ZAFIRO, British str., for Amoy. May 13, VERONA, British str., for Shanghai. May 18, ATTEINTA, Brilish etr., for Europa.

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED

ELLY & WALSH,

126 LIMITED

NEW AND POPULAR BOOKS JUST RECEIVED

THE STATESMAN'S TELE BOOK, 1987.

Arnold's Indio Revisited.

Paris Harsul Again by 0. A. Bala-ner

and cheap Edition.

Reminiscences and Opinions, by, Sir F. H.

Doyle.

Jilts, and other sosial Photographs by E.

Granville Murray,

Per China, str., from Bangkok.--70 Chinese. Per Strathleven, ste, from Nagasaki.—2 Jú- |247 panese, and 3 Chinese.

Horse Raging in France, R. Black Fleming's "The Practical Horse Koeper” Lillie's Buddhism in Christianity- Electricity in the Service of Man. Vory's "Navies of the World."

A Short History of India, by J. Talboys

Wheeler.

Kirke's Handbook of Physiology. Blootricity is Theory, Sources and

tion. by Bprogus.

COURT OF DIRECTORS- Chairtoa M. Ghore, Esq. Dopaty Chairman-0. D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq.

B.H. M. Hantingtou, Esq. Hon. J. Bal.Irring.

HOR. A. P. McEVOL A. Malvar, Esq.

b. F. Saxicon. CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong-Tomas Jackson, Esq, ACTING CRIEF MANAGER. Hongkong-JOHN WALTER, Esq.

W. H. F. Darby, Boq. A. Hoppias, Es

MANACHE.

Shanghai-EWEN CAMERON, Em. LONDON BANKERS LONDON & COUNTY DANK.

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Account at the rate of per cent. per Annut on the daily butunes. "On Fixed Deposita:—

For 3 months 3 por Coat, par Annu. For months 4 per Uent. par Anun For 12 mouths 5 pas Gent, per Audum. LOCAL BILLS DISUDUKTEN, CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange

Sysüvise krenimaclad.

DRAFTS grunted on London and the chief commercial places in Encope, India, Australis, Amerien, China and Japer.

JOHN WALTER,

Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, 26th February, 1897.,

NOTICE.

R

DULES-OF-THE-HONG KONG

SAVINGS BANK.

1-The business of the clove Bank will be ecaduated by the Hongkong and Shanghai Tanking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong Business hours on week-days, 10

to 3 Saturdays, 10 to 1.

2.-Sums less than $1, or more than 8210, at Applica.one time will not be received. No depositor

Fractical Electricity by W, E Ayrton. The Steam Enginn, tỷ G. C. V. Holines. Molesworth's History of England, complete in

I Vol.

Hor Ainjesty's Colonica

Macleod's Theory and Practice of Banking. Cheap Editions of King Solomon's Mines,"

"She" &e., &c.

Also; JUST ISSUED

may deposit more than $42,500 in any one year.

3-Depositors in the Suvings Bank haring $tuo or more at their medit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang. hei Banking Corporation on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 por cont. por unaum interest,

4. Interest in the rate of 34 por caut. por swrun will be allowed in Depositoes or their Jaily balances.

5-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass-Book, which must be presented with

MEN OF THE TIME-12ra EDITION KELLY & WALSH, LD, HONGKONG.ach payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make say entries themselves in thair Pase- Books, but should send them to be written up

January and beginning of July.

Por Rwang-lee, str., from Shanghai-Miss W BREWER HAS JUST RECEIVED at least twice a year, about the beginning of

Mr. W. Estris, and 34 Chineso,

DEFALTED,

gosició, str., for Robe.-Mr. E T For San Francisco Mr. and Mrs. H. air Gresley. For Liverpool-Dr. and harry, Messrs. N. H. May E. A. Fraser, A. B. Eilerton, and 81 Chinese, sinerage.

TO DEPART.

Per Deccan, str., from Hongkong-For Sin. gapore.Lieut. Young, K.N.; Mosers. 13. Knight and R. H. Woodford. For Bombay Mr. C. B Kooor. For Loados-Dr. Desno, Quarter- master Sergt. 9. White, Meesra. A. J. Thomp- son and James Langdon. From Shanghul. For London-Mr. and Mrs. W. Clifford. From Tokohama For Singapore-Me. L.Storroneg yer. For Penang-Mr. and Mrs. Petherbridge, child and native servants. For London-Mr. Knight. From Kobar Londoo.—Misa A. Orri

REPORTS.

The British steamer Dukla, from Haiphong 16th instant, reports moderate to light sasterly winds to Ladrones; from thence le port strong E.N.E. wind.

The British steamer diney, from Shanghai

Read's Engineer's Hand Book.

Reed's Extra Chief's Examination. ****

Bead's Engineer's Private-Log. Spon's Mochanic's Own Book. Universal Instructor or Self Cniture for all. The Student's English Dictionary. Deacon's Handbook of Law.

Deacon's Letter Writer's Vado Mooum, Cook on Billiards.

Billiard's Simplified or how to make treaks. Portuguese and English Letter Writer. Statesman'a Year Book, 1887. Colloquial Portuguese.

Parliamentary Procedere. House of Commons, 1887

Iran Frame Trichord Pianos by all the best makers, for Sale on the monthly purchase EyeLexa. Pianos for Hira ut reasonablo ratos. Pianos Tuned.

W. BREWER, Queen's LinFe HosGEONG H.

ESTABLISHED IN 18

15th instant, reports from Bhanghai to Lam.UTLER PALMEI mooks Hight to moderate S.. to 8. W. winds and aloudy weather: Lammocks to port mode. OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA,

rate N.E. winds and clear weather.

May-

SHANGHAI SHIPPING.

AREIVALS.

8. Johang, British sir, from Ningpe.

8. Bual, British etr, from Henhow

8, Nonring, British eteatroz, from Fachow.

8. Kung pai, Chinese str., from Amog

8, Rosetta, British str., from Hongkong.

8, Afghan, British six., from London.

8. Aspio, French gb., from Hongkong.

9. Taiwe, British star, from Hankow.

9, Tangchow, British sir, from Tientsin.

2, Feilung, British str, from Swstow,

9, Hao-ting, Chinese str., from Tientsix.

10, Yokohama Mara, Jup str., rum Japan.

10, Kisag teen, Chinese star, from Ningpo. 10, Kiang-yu, Chinese str, from Hanks. 10, Poutah, Chinose etc., from Tientsin. 10, Ingo, German str., from Nagasaki. 10, Chin-tang, Chinese str., from Tientsin,

10, Nieratala, German str., from Tientsin.

10. Activa, German str. from Nagasaki.

10, Cambodia, British str., from Now York."

10, Omega, British bark, from Singapore.

10, Ulysses, British str., from Liverpool.

11, Foliang, British str., from Ningpo.

11, Wismar, German str.. from Nagasaki. 11, Telain, Chinese str., from Weihaiwei. 11, Wachang, Britisa sir.. from Ticutsia. 11, Amoy, British str., from Hongkong.

May

DEPARTURES.

", Oder, German err., for Bremen,

8, Wha-on. British str., for Hankor,

3. Abyssinia, British str., for Hongkong.

8 Moyune, British zhr., for Funkon.

8. Yangtze, British str., fur. Hongkong.

8 Bin Narzing, British str., for Chefoo.

8, Kutang. British str, for Amay,

9, Anchisee, British str., for Haskow.

9, Cito, German steamer. for Vladivostook.

10, Afghau, British str., lur Nagasaki

8. Kang Wo, British str., for Hankow.

8. Essex, Amr. corrette, for Nagasaki.

9, Iohang, British str., for Ningpo.

10, Antonio, British str., for Wahn.

10. Kang-pai, Chinève etr., for Amor.

10, Kiang-yang, Chinese str., for Hankow.

10, Mesloo, Chinose str., for Tientsin.

10. Nansing, British str. for Fuochow.

10, Poochi, Chinese str., for Chefoo.

10 Glaucus, British str., for London.

10. Kiang-teen, Chinese str., for Ningpe.

11. El Dorado. British str., for Chefoo

11, Hooting, Chinese str. for Chefoo.

11, Tangchuw, British str. for Tientsia.

11, Sual British str, for Hankow.

11, Iohang, British str., for Mingpo.

11, Shanghai, British str, for Hankow.

11. Feilung, British str., for Chofoo.

11, Togo, German steamer, for Nagasaki.

L

OONG

& Dealers in CHINESE CURIOS. PICTURES, BRONZE WARES,

SHINO

Co

AND ALSO

OLD PORCELAIN, JADESTONE, &c.

K

58, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

818 WONG MAN SHING,

Destor in FURNITURE OF (ALL KINDS JAPANESE LACQUERED WARES, CURIOS, &, &.

PLICES MODEÚAYO.~-

53, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

Victoria Hotel Buildings.

Hengkong, 16th February 1887.

Y

BESUNG

怡

!.

COAL MERCHANTS,

have always on hand

Correspondence as to the business of the Rank if marbed ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANY BURNERS is forwarded free by the various British Post Oein Hongkong and China 7—Withdrawals may be made on deraand, but the personal attendance of the Depositer or his duly appointed Agent, wil the production of: bis Pass-Book ure necessary

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

JOHN WALTER,

Acling Chief Manager.

Bangkong, Sth May, 1885.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

ACTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000. PAJD, UP.

INTIMATIONS.

THE SHARK FISITERY COMPANY,

LIMITED.

國稻

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION

BYDRAULIC MACHINERY.

до

號九十月五英港香

CAPITAL 330,000 IN 1,200 SHARES OF 325 NACH

PAYABLE TWENTY DOLLARS OF ALLOTHE Undersigned has received instructions MENT AND THE BALANCD, WHEN AND AS.

to Boll by Public Auction, THE DIRECTORS MAY THINK VIT.

THE

DIRECTORS:

G. un CHAMPEAUX, Esq. J. C. ROSSELET. BEO,

G. F. GRAHAM, Esq.

SECRETARY:

MR. J. WILLMOTT.

ΠΑΝΤΕΛΗ

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

SOLICITORS:

MESERS. WOTTON & DEACON.

COMPANY'S OPTION :

36, QUEEN'S ROAD, "HosokoRG. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.

The Company was incorperated as a Company Bonite by Shares on the 30th April, 188, for carrying on a fishery for Sharks and other Marine Products such as Tortoise Shell and

Beche-de-Mer.

The White Shark is a prodnet of great! commercial value on account of its fins which

are and as food by the Chinese, the oil which is prored from its liver, and its skin.

There is a region in the Pacific Doon where these Starlin abound in such numbers that there is little doubt of the mareess of an expedition for their capture.

The Company will acquire and at a suitable Yeasel and have secured the services of Captain! FD. WALES a leader of the expedition. This Gentleman bae full knowledge of thei habitat of the species of this fel,

·

он

FRIDAY,

the 3rd June, 1857, at 11 A.M., at the Wanchai Godown Company's Godowon, Wanohad,

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP ANADYR"

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE

V

[PRICE $24 PER MOSTU

T

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

FOR NAGASAKI ÂND KOBE. IE Steamship

"STRATHLEVEN,”

C. W. Pearson, Commander, will be despatobed for the abore Purts ou WEDNESDAY, the Both instant.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo from London, CONSIGNE End Haven, TH 8. SINDUS

For Freight or Pasango apply to and “ROMAUL, in connection with the

ADAMSON, BELL & CO., above Stover, are hereby informed that their

Agents. | Goods, with the exorption of Ofiam, Treasure,

Hongkong, 19th May, 1887.

[1002 FOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MÁY CONCERN.

and Valimibles, are being lauded and stored at

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S HYDRAULIQ'SACHINERY consisting of their risks at the Company's Godoway, whence

STEAM NAVIGATION -COMPANY. one Cornish Batin, 15 feet 6 inches long delivery may be, obtained immediately aftar and 4 feet 9 inches vinur her. Complete with | landing.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, Mountings, Pipants en an

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless | COLOMBO. BOMBAY,ADEN, SUEZ, ONK PATE HIGH SÉRECYLINDERS intimation is recirst from the Consignees PORT SAID, BRINDIST, & TRIESTE.

| before 10 AM, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), ¦ (Taking Cargo at through rates to CalcurTA,

MADRAS, PERSIAN GUTY. BLACK SHA,, TWO DIRECT ACTING" PUMPS, 24 inching it to be landed hare.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the

LEVANT & ADRIATIC PORTS Undersigned. A 500. ACCUMULATORS with moring load of 14

Tans

64 diameter of Cylke, 12 inch Stroke.

diamoter, 12 ingh Stroke.

RAME, 14 distaster, prodening a pressure of 200 lbs. por equare iaoù, most egitable for Sugar Refinery, Warebomo, &c. HYDRAULIC LIFT for Wharfe, &, &c.

Also,

TWO STEAM DRYBES.

TERM OF SALK-Cash on delivery. For farther partioners apply to

A. G. GORDON & CO.

"Bowrington,

or to

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 14th May. 1997.

"TITANIA."

Gede remaining unclaimed after SAPUR. THE Company's Steamer DAY, the 21st May, atoos, will be subjeof to rout and landing charges at One Cent per Captain 9. Mersa, will be despatched as above

on the 27th inst, at Noon., package por diern.

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before'. For Further Particulars regarding Freight the 23rd May, (MONDAY), or they will not und -Pusage, apply to the Agency of the Com be recognized.

pany, Praya Central.

No Firs Insurance has been offeated.

G. DE 'CHAMPEAUX,

Agent.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1857.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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CONSIGNEES or Company's Steamer

"TELEMAGHÚS,*.

a hereby notified that the Cargo is being die- charge into Cruft, and/or landed at the Go- dowas of the Undersigned; in both cases it will 1972 is at Consignnen risk. The Cargo will be ready

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION:

THE following Particulara of Sale of Crown

In Leu of a fired salary Captain WALKER will receive the pervastage presently shown, and will himself pay the salaries of the first, second, the SPOT, and third Officers. The crew will receive a gus- rontood minimain for wages and the caus or percentage presently mentioned.

Provisions and outfits for a voyage estimated for one year from departure will be provided.

The Conny barongread in consideration of Captain WALKER's preliminary services and of his disclosing the some of operations to allot biz 200 fully paid up sheros

The following figures give the estimated field of the Fishery:---

CATTTAL 1,20) shares of $25 each of which 820

enok will be paid on allotment ........ $30,000 Estimated cost of ship and outfit, ap porntus, storag, insurance, advance

ages to Cren, de..

* $20,000 Preliminary expenses and co-

tingencies...

5,000 Bonus to Cxplain Walker...... 5,000

ESTIMATED REVENGE. Proceeds of 200 tone (50,400 gals) shuck liver oil al 390 per ton

336,000 The fish producing this quan- tity of oil will yield 500 piente superior fins at $80 ...... 40,000 Skips, Tortoise Shali, Becho-de-

· MONDAY,

the 8th day of Jane, 1837, at 4 P.M., at Peak Road near the Albany, and at 5P.M., st

formation.

for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 17th inst.

Goods undelivered aftor the 24th inst., will be subject to Rent.

10. BATERACH,

Agrot. Hongkong, 18th May, 1887.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR TOKOЛIAMA AND KOBE. THE Stoship

"DENBIGHSHIRE"

above Parts on the 27th instant. J. Davyer, Commander, will be despatched for

Fer Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & COM

Agontem na Hongkong, 19th May, 1887.

CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.

BOTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hangiang, leth Mey. 788.

(957 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVITAKING

GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. */

FROM SOURABAYA, SAMARANG,

Riamond Road, are published for general in BATAVIA. SINGAPORE, AND SAIGON,

MB Company's Steamship

FORNEO

Gorond,

having arrived from the ahora porta Consignnes |

17001

CANGO AND PASSENGES JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,

TIA

TV

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY and other connecting Railway Tanes & Stemaere

FREDERICK STEWART.

Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,

of cargo by hor are hereby informed that theirHE British Steamship goods are being landed at their risk into the

"PARTHIA." Flongkong, 14th Jay, 1887.

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Particulars of the betting by Pablo Austion Company's West Point Guderas whouse de-17 Tons Register, C. Brough, Commander

will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC, Sale, to be hold on MONDAY, this 6th day of livery may be obtained. Jana, 1887, at 4 Pɔ, by Order of His Cargo remmiring nadelivered after the 23rd VIA ROBE AND YOKOHAMA, on SATUR- EXCELLENT THE OFFICER ADMINIS-jast, will be subject to ront.

DAY, the ith June, at Tauze P.M. (BRING THE GOVERNMENT of THREE Lons of Crown Lund, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 999 Years.

30,000 te

PARTICULARS OF. THE LOTS.

giates: Locality.

W

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ices font tiret

+

bat Perk Rand

20s

Jaland

No. 568 the Albur

lädmond Road 12 29 14 25807

No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be Countersigued by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hoogkong, 18th May, 1887.

[984 FROM HAMBURG. PENANG, AND)

SINGAPORE.

PRE Steamship

TI

To be followed by S. 9. "BATAVIA,” on the 5th June.

These stormers, formerly in the CUNARD Ser. vice, havo lately roosived New Engines and Boilers, and can maintain a speed at son of from 13 to 14 konta

Connection will be made at Yokohaus wilk Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports. Anıl at Vancouver with San Francion by the regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COAT STEANSHIP COMPANY.

"IPRIGENIA,” Captain Veltmer, having arrivol from the above Ports, Consigneas of Cargo are hereby requested

The attention of through passengers is dmn to send in their Bill of Lading for counter

to the fant of the Canadian Pacific Railway signature by the Tudorsiqued and to tako im 221025 mediate delivery of their Gode froi alongside being the best built sut most splendidly eqriy [986 Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless ped line ever constructed on the American notice to the contrary bo given bolero Noos,Continent, and specially adapted for Surar TOMORROW, the 17th instant.

travailing.

Consular Invoice for Goods to United States. impeding disabargs will be

3.

19

Mer and sandries are not Falued, although they may be expected to produce about $10,00

8.

432

.. Doi

256,000

£ ̈ ̈500,000.

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE, Landing, murling, and Agenta Commis- sion on sale 126 por vent.... 87,000 Seamen's-wageg ||(fiveand ronning expenena may

Batanus carried down

200 2300 200 200 4-,750)

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received

:6,000

000-

40,000

50,000

Bolange brought down...

Dedact 10 per cent of this

balance for grow

$40,000

4,000

-$10,800 5,000 20,200

Registorod Office, 46, TuRRAUNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

BRANCHES IN Tenta, China, JAPAN AND THE COLOSINE.

Road.

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THE BANK Taivas money on Peposit, Buy and Sells Bille of Exchange, issues Letters of Cridit, forwards Bills for Collection, Co.and, Transwts Banking and Agonoy Business BOMBAY,generally on terms to be had en application.

MARAS, LAнore, KorraCRZE, KO, Are represented in Chins, hy Messrs. JARDİNE, MATHERON & CO........

SIEMMAN & Co.

LAFE CRAWFORD & Co. & by

II. E. RETNELL & Co. in Japan........... Subjoined are some of the items consigned by

those well-known Shippers ——— SPIRITS, COGNAC The popular 4 Star" quality and

best.

COGNAC The well-known "Star" quality. WHISKY SCOTCH, in Heart Shaped bottles,

spaciality.

WHISKY SCOTCH, in Ordinary.botties. The "Glenlivet" Whisky in round bottlos The Square bottle" Whisky of Napier John-

stone's.

The Calebrated CARLTON"-11 years old. WHISKY IRISH, the best selected, sury fine. N.B-All the shore Spirits are of uzcolon. quality, and are recommended

WINES.

Interest allowed no Deposit Fired for 12 months, per Cent. per Annunt. Fixed for

6 months, 4 por Cent. per Anuum: Fix for 3 months, 3 per Cent per annum. On Current Deposit Accounts per Cont. par Anna on the daily minute.

APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION in Liquidation, or the BALANCER of such Claims purchased on advantageous tacos.

Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY

E. W. RUTTER, Manager, Hongkong Branch. Hongkong, 12th March, 1887.

INTIMATIONS.

ARMY CONTRACTS.

Thirty par sant. on $36,000 for optair and efftears...... Depreciation of property Net balanes of profita....

Linstrations on hon la reived landed into the songs or die here he points should be made out in gautruplicate, and TENDERT of the F... N. Co to end Godown Co. und stored at Consiguces risk addressed to Mr. J. E. Enows. District Freight

Agent, Vancouver, B., and seat to na, Sall-by-Palie Auation, at their Wanef and expense..... Golowa, on a day to be notified hereafter.

Freight will be moved on Board until on the 3rd Jane. A QUANTITY OF MACHINERY PROPELLOR, PROPELLOR SHAFT, CRANK BITAFT, CHAINS, WEIGHING MACHINES, 36,090

36,000 The sum of $20,200 would be at the disposal of the Shareholders, and should the venture be then closed there would be, it is astiansted, $10,000 worth of Property, the Depreciation Fund of 28,600 and the above $20,200.

Sto.. TERMS OF SAFE--Cash

Vo.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co..

Auctioneers.

3671

Lengkong, 17th May, 1887.

TU BELE.

TO BE LET.

COMFORTABLE

VERY HOUSE FURNISHED

OR

UN.

No Claims will be admitted after the pada have left the Godowns: and all Goods receising und livered after the 23rd inst., will be subject to reat

Y----

should be marked to address ia full; and the All Parcels must be sent to our Office and

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are toss will bo received by us until Prve T.M. be left in the Godowns, where they will be the day previous to sailing,

For information as to Passage or Freight, exumined on the 23rd inet, at 4 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

apply to

ADAMSON. BELL & Co., SIEMYSEN & Co.,

Avents. Agents.

Hongkong, 19th May, 1887. P87 Tearbook. 16th May, 1887.

THE "BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM LEITH, LONDON, AND

SINGAPORE

If she ventare should be resumed a aim of about $7,000 would be required to rift syd rezab the Ship, &c., and a reserve of $2,500 UNISED, mmanding extensive Sea THE Steamship to cover farther depreciation ecnid ba kept. Viow and very Cool in smer.

Apply at I'be balance would, antizan für a divkind of shunt |

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. 30 per Cent: un capital.

Hongkong, St E ES

The only Agreements in existence affecting the undertaking are:-An Agreement dated the 10th May, 1887, botwaen Mr. G. De CuAY PEAUX

DOOMS IN “Use: CHAMBERS."

behalf of the Company al Capt. WALKER R Flowhereby the latter was appointed leader of the

the Undermentioned Ofos until TWELVE o'clock, NOON, on THURSDAY, the Tavaly Sixth day of May, 1887, for the CONSTRUC TION OF A STEAM LAUNCE for the War DEPARTMENT.

Tor Lavalds use, PORT & SHERRY-VaryENDERS; in Implanto, will be received ar

Superior and reliable, AMOROSO, MANZA- NILLA & PALE DRY SHEERY distin guished by Blue, Black, and White Souls. Charming Wines. Sait all tales. CLARET, viz., Mouton, Tareas, St. Estophe. Medoc in Quarts & Flute. Need ne recom- mondation.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the SENIOR CONMIRSASIAT OFFICER. Com- missariat and Transport Offee, between the 1945-hours of 10A.M. and I..

For Prices apply to either of the above Fires marked

THE PUNJOM AND SINGHIE DUA BAMANTAN MINING COMPANY.

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given to the SHARE-

HOLDERS of the above Company that

In pursuance of Art 11 of the Companie Articles of Association a Final call of 55 per Share will be made on the 3rd day of Funo, 1897, payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

And further that interest at the rate of In per cent. per Aunow will be obarged in all ulls which shall remain unpaid, after the 3rd day of June, 187

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 27th May to the 3rd Jaus, 1887, both days inclusiva.

Tenders are to be accompanied by a drawing thowing the general plan of Lanngh.

The Secretary of State for War does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any Teoder.

Commissariat and Trassport Office,

Queen's Bead, Hongkong, 17th May, 1887,

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expolition upon the terms therein contained and an Agreement of the same date between Mir. DE CHAMPEAUX on behalf of the Company and Mr. Joan WILLMOT whereby the latior was appointed the Secretary of the Company Beth these Agreem nts are open to inspection at the Company's Oon, where copies of the Prospectus and forms of application for Shares can be obtained, and a copy of the memorandum of association seen.

Applicatite for Shures will be reesived by the Company's Secretary up to and inclusive of the 20th May, 1857.

Hongkong, 1241 May, 187.

TIMBER.

1964

THE Undersigned. Agents for Messrs.

E.E. ABRAHAMSON &Co., Sandakan," British North Bornes, are now prepared to submit for inspection Samples of bard and soft TIMBERS suitable for Wharves, Building and i Goueral purposes.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Aguits. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1866.

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BANGKOK..

UNIVERSAL. HOTEL.

HE Undersigned having taken over the above "are prepared to

LARGE GERMAN EXPORT HOUSE A with own Menufactories of Stone, Poror, sin and Glass Marbles, Slate Boards, Blate Poucils, as well as potty Wooden Ware, such us For Boxes, Caskets, Balers, &at, je desirous to enter into canection with Responsible Importers. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Apply to R. | provide Viserons with the Best Accommodation. D. 150, cars of Mosers. HABENSTEIN AND B15) VOGLER, Advertising Agents, Frankfort on the Main, Germany.

1996

A O'D GOURDIN,THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

Sceretary. Hongkong. 18th April, 1887.

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COMPANY, LIMITED,

CENTRAL EXCHANGE 4, CLUB CHAMBEEL The above Company's Excuaner is NOW OPEN for Telephonic Communication. Nasce been granted by the Supreme Court.able quarterly in advanco. Electrical material Rate of Subscription is $50 per Atom, pay

CHUN MOON; DECEASED. OTICE-LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

to No FaN, and all Persons-baring CLAIMS of all descriptions kept in stock for aslo.

gain the Estate of the sud CHUN MOON. Deceased, are requested to spad in particulars of their Claims to me, the undersigned, Solicitor

for the Administrator, or to the said NG PAN on

or before the 6th day of June. 187.

Dated the 6th day of May, 1887.

9941

www.

HENRY J, HOLMES, Solicitor for the Admisistratör,

24, Queen's Road, Hongkong

NOTICE:

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. ĊIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, upon their arcival in this Harbour, nous of the Company's 369 Foresen abould be at hand, orders for repairs if sent to the HEAD OFFIOS,, No. 14 Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.

LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP "TION OF COAL. Address-Care of Messee. KONG SUNU & Co.,

No. 6, PRAYA.

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In the event of complints being found necessary, eqnmunicativo with the Undersipued requested when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction,

D. GILLIES, Becretary. Hongkong, 26th August, 1885

ELECTRIC BELLS a spoolality. House fitted up and kept in order at most Moderate Prices.

TELEPHONE material supplied on sale or

hira

AGENTS for ELECTRIC LIGHTING, both AEC and INCANDESCENT.

Estimates tuished from.

A. J. THOMPSON,

Acting Agent

Hongkong

ULRICH & SCHUMACHER.

NOTICE.

"CE CREAM, ICE CREAM.ICE CREAM, SERVED DAILY AFTER 19 NOON IF

ROTISSERIE

AND BAR or HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong: 22nd April 1887.

NOTICES OF FIRMS.

NOTICE.

1830

LATEREST LED RESPONSIBILITY of the

latē Mr. GEORG THEODOR SI3MS. SEN in our Firm Cecsed on the 24th November, 1880, and that of Mr. PAUL GERHARD HUBBE on the 31st December, 1886,

Mr. JACOB RUFF has boon aathorised to Sign our Firma per procuration from this date. ...SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong & China, 14th February, 1887. |101 NOTICE.

Hongkong, 28th March, 1887, + 1631 THE Undersigned have been appointed Sole

Agests for the Sale of their Goods in Froom of No. 6. Quaun's Road VE Have Tats Day REMOVED to the Hongkong and China by Moara. J. & R. TEX- NENT, Glasgow, and Moses. DAVID CORSAR &

Contrat. Sons, Arbroath.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1857,

OSEPH

BTEB

GILLOTT:

PENG

MEDAL,

L.D.

185

Радів, 3878.

Sold by all Stationers and Dealers.

|959

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 14th May, 1887.

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...

NOTICE. MESSES.HENRY PRINCE TENNANT M2

WILLIAM BOMFRAY FULLER" NARBY, and BENDYSHE LAYTON were admitted FARTNERS în oar Fiem în China and. Hongkong on the 1st January, 1887,

No 16, HOLLYWOOD ROAD. Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1990.

TO LET

OOMS in CLUз CHAMBERS.

Apply to

Hongkong,

DOUGLAS LA RAIK & Cn,

st February, 1892

TO BE LET.

"BENLARIG," Captain Clorů, RAVENĀ „AREIVED from abova 720Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to SEND IN THEIR BULLA OF LADING FOR COOя- TERSIGNATURE by the Undersigned, and to take IMMEDIATE DELAFRRY of their Gods from alongside.

CONSIGNEES of NA1LROD IRES are partien. larly requested to TAKE DELIVERY from steamer in THEIR OWN BOATS, failing which the 45 Capt in will not be responsible for any mixing of different Iols that may arise from otherwise discharging saine.

48

in

HE EXTENSIVE PREMISES

Queen's Road (next to the Commissariat SEAMAN'S CLUB. Buildings) lately occupied by the ROYAL NAVSL

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS

1993 Hongkong. 2nd May, 1887.

TO LET AT THE PEAK. SEMI-DETACHED FOUR ROOMED ADWELLING HOUSE situated on Mount Gough.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Arrangements can be maile for use of an Asphalto Tennis Court.

For Particulara, spply to

GIRE, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Hongkong, 10th May, 1887.

OFFICES TO BE LET.

46

The Stomer is berthed at the KowLon PIERS, and any Cargo impeding ber discharge will there be landed into Cudowns and stared at Consigmons' risk and expense.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless! notion to the contrary be given before Noos, TO-MORROW, the 15th iñetant.

THEATRE

CITY HALL.

1852

ROYAL.

THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING.

the 19th May, 1887.

GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT

. AUTHOR RIGBY, the popular Stage Wanger of^~ UNALINGER'S ENGLISH OPERA

BOUFFE COMPANY.

Business Manager: Mr. N. SALINOER. Stage Manager: Mr. A. RIOT.

--

The piece selected for this rousion will be GULBERT and SULLIVAN'S Esthotic Comic

Opers in Two Acts

Entitled PATIENCE!!

X.FY

OR

BUNTHORNE'S BRIDE"

CHARACTERE:

f

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Col: CALVER bave left the Gotowns, and all Goods remaining Major MR Offers of

after the 28th instant will be subject to rent.

All Claims must reach ne before N. of

the 28th instant, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countermeved by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO..

Aganta. Hongkong, 17th May, 1887.

999

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. \ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to seal in the Bills of Lading the undersigned for countersignaturo, and take immediate delivery. Thin Caige has boun landed and stored at their risk and expense.

Ne Fire Insurance bas hean efforted.

EX LABOURDUNNAIS" and "MELBOURNE."

T No 98, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL A with COMPRADORE'S ROOMS and entrances |în STANLEY STEBET,

Apply to

HONGKONG DISPENSARY Hongkong, 15th March, 1887.,

TO BE LET.

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>EACONSFIELD," at present occupied

BEA

by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION. Possession frota la May.

Apply to

in (tiami) 1/3-5 cases Chisels, Angers. &u, Ervin London, consigned to Order.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent,

·Bangkong. 15th April 1887.

INTIMATIONS.

FONG.

Mr.FRANED'EMPE

GATHOTD Dragoon 7. G.

Leath the Cuarta,

DUKE of

DONETABLE

REGINALD BENTHORNK

(A Fleshly Port)

WILSON

HI. SALINOER

AKTIVREIGET

ARCHIBALD GROSVENOR Į A Fawener

An Idyllic Foot) 5.

LADY JANE

11

ANGELA

SAPHIR (

(Rapturous

Maidens

Miss ELSA WILSON

L. SALINA E ALICEEHNEIT PATIENCE (A Dairy Maid).... T. SARONWY

CHORUS OF DRAGOON GUARDS.

SPLENDID NEW COSTUMES AND APPOINTMENTS.

MUSICAL DIENOTOR...Mr. H: W. POWYS WOOD LEADER OF ORCHESTRA... Mr. C. SCHROEDER

PRICES OF ADMISSION !--- Drava Circle and Statis

Back Seats....

........

....... $2.00 1.00

Military and Sailors in uniform Half-price, to

back easts only.

To avoid disappointment weare your seals.

early.

Hes just added to his COLLECTION KELLY & WALSH's Limited, there splau of the

PHOTOGRAPHER

Ramorved Seats may be booked at Mears. of VIEWS some NEW SCENES and Photos

of NATIVE TYPES, copies of wa'ch are obtainable BELILIOS & Ca,

in his Studio or at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'. or to SHARP & Co..

IVORY MINIATURES of Superior Quality and Estate Agents.

of Excellent and High Finish. PERMANENT 522 ENLARGEMENTS of PHOTOS, and VIEWS and reprodnationy of the same on-Paper, Conesa, or Opal.

-Hongkong, 14th March, 1897-

TO BE LET. WITH EARLY POSSESSION, DISNEE VILLA”-PUKFULUM.

"BISNEE

Estate Agents.

SHARP & C..

(635

Hengkong, 11th April, 1697.

NOW BEADY,

Hall way be seen.

|Doors open at 8.30 PM. To menos at 9 p.

Hongkong, 19th May, 1897. WANTED.

NE SUITABLE ROOM UNFURNISH.

GENTLEMAN.

ONEWA BAMING ACCOMMODATION for

INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROUra aud Pon-ja TEAITS are taken in any state of the weather, Aildrese and all Perumisent Processes, are excopied on Moderate Terras.

STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE. RIFFITH'S

.PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,

of Hongkong, and Ports,

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THE KUNG HO CHI YU WALTZ Are the Newest and Fest publishert, have the

THE

QIBU, LIVINGSTON & Co Hangkong, 1st April, 1897,

1664

}

THE FEINGO WALTZES,

HU. PASSMORE,

publiehod by

-SYDENHAM MOUTRIE,

greatest degree of permanency and are moderata in price.

SPECIAL EXCELLENCE

in --IVORY MINIATURES, Enlargements and PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC WAREHOU8Berproduction.

Shanghai. 19th January, 1887,

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A. C., Daily Prest

TA I,

¡$89

Hongkong, 17th May, 1887. *H*

COAL MERCHANT, has always on hand

LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF COAL

P

1E3

FOR SALE AT A MODERATE PEIOS,

Na 85, PRAYA CENTRAL. ORTLAND CEMENT

J. B. WHITE & BR 0.877.

BOLE AGENTE FOR HINA

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.

STUDIO, DUDDELL STREET. [1649 Hongkong, 11th April, 1884

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