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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 9230 競十三百二千九第
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS,
August 3, LED-SASO, British steamer, 1,092,
Sawer, Amoy let August, Genaro-Ja DINE, MATHESON & c.
August 8. PREUSSEN, German steamer, 2,570. C. Pohl, hanghai 31st July, General.- Maycuens & Ço.
August KILLARNEY. British steamer, 1,060, James O'Neill, Bangkok 28th July, Riceand General-YUEN FAT HONO.
August 3, Maze, German steamer, 704, W
Schaefer, Haiphong 31st July, and Hoihow 2nd August, General--Winez & Co. August 3, Chaxa. Gertnan steamer, 674, J.
Christenson, Newchwang Süth July, Beaus -SIEMAS & Co.
August & ANTON, German steamer, 388, E. Aerthon Pulihoj 3th July, and Hoihow 1st August, General.-WILLER & Co. August 3, CASSANDRA, German steamer, 1,400,
C. Haesinop, Yokohama und Kobo 27th July, Gongeal-SIESSEN & Co. August 3, NAMOA, British steamer, 864, F. D. Coddard, Fonshow ist July, Amoy 1st August, mi Sindow Zad, General-DXiu- GLAS, LAPRAIE & Co,
August 3 Gunncor, British staumner, 1,901, W. J. Cooke, Foochow 31st July, Amoy 1st, and Swator 2nd August, Ta-Jarding MATHESON & Co
CLEARANCES.
THE BARDOCK MASTER'S OFFICE.
3RD AUGUST.
Kutong, British atr. for Shanghai, Triumph, German str., for Haiphong. Telamon, British str, for Amoy Colombo, Chinese bark, for Cautor.
DEPARTURES.
Augast♬ AMIGO, Gorana sti., for Swatow. Jagaat 3 Pana fanta Chen Klao, British
str., for Bangkok.
August 3, KUTSANG, British str., for Shanghai. August 3, MERIDIAN, Sintese poh, for Amsy. August 3, ColostƉo, Chinese bark, for Canton: August 2, Chana, Gerrian str., for Whampon. August 3, LFESANG, British str., for Whampos.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED
Per Proussen, steg from Shangbai.—Mias Wakefield, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Palm, MearS- C. Janeen, Andreasson, M. H. Cook, C.-Jantzer, nand J. Thyad, and 8 Chinese,
Por Alarney, str, from Bangkok-25 Chi
резе
Per Marie, at, from Haiphong, &-Mr. Jack, 4 Portuguese and 30 Chinese.
Per Anton, str., from Hoiho, &.-66 Chinese. Par Namor, str., from Coast Ports-Mr. Whittall.
REPORTS.
The British stoumer Leong, from Amoy lat August, ports had moderate S.W. winds an fine weather.
The Britial steamer Killarney, from Bangkok 28th July, roporte hud fine, clear weather and light monsoon. binde the rau in 5 days and 10 hours.
The British steamer Gleacce, from Foochow 31st July, Amoy 1st August, and Swalow 2nd, reports had strong monsoon, bigh 5. W..ses, and swell; sky cloudy with haze on the horizon.
日五十月六年三十緒光
INTIMATIONS.
LANE CRAWFORD
have been appointed
SOLB AGENTS
for Hongkong and South Chins. for the Sale of
& Co
BLACKWELL DURHAM TOBioco Co.'s TOBACCO AND
܂
CIA ARETTES.
And
have now received the first consignment of:— GOLDEN BELT
CIGARETTES gmatanteed hand-made, mild and puré.
PRICE
$3.00 per Boir of 500 Cigarettes.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong let August, 1897.
KELLY
&
WALSH,
¡26
LIMITED.
NEW AND POPULAR BOOKS. Leaves from my Chinese Serap Book, by F. H.
Balfour.
"Saatches of Life in Japan," by Major
Knollse, P.A.
Minolsen's Diseases of Tropical Climates." Chemistry of the Sur, by Norman Lockyer. Creation or Evolution, by G. T. Curtis. "Useful Hints to Bea-going Engineers." Baron Hubwer's "Through the British
'pire."
Arnonld on "Marine Insursace,” 65h Edition. Mackintosh'e China and Japan Trade Tableɛ of Coat; (Silk and Toa Sections, with Tele gram Code).
Keith Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern
Geography.
Black'a "General Atiny of the World." Kaane's Hand Book of Eastern Geography" Koith Jchaston's "Hand Book of Gangespty"
Phydeal, Hlavorias) and Descriptive. Day's The Race Horse in training." The Voyage of the "Vega,"new and cheap Ed. The Student's History of Modern Europe. Book Leeping without a Master, prios 60 Cts The Art Journal; Royal Jubilee Extră
Number.
Geikis Hand Book of Geology," &o., kv. KELLY & WALSH, LD., HONGKONG. B9%
BANKS.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST ME, 1887.
HONGKONG&HANGHAIDANKING
CORPORATION.
PAIE-UP CAPITAL'
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FR. J. M. ARMSTRONG las roosived
四年禮
INSURANCES.
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.
魏四月八英港香
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEER.
PRICE $2 PER MONTA
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ONSIGNEDS per Company's Steamer
"HÉCTOR,”
Mistractions to offer For Sale by Patio THE Vadersigned, Agents of the above are horoby notified that the Carge is being dis-
$7,500,000, RESERVE FUND $500.00 Auction, on RESERVE LIABILITYOFPROPRIETOR 7,500,000.
COURT OF DIRECTORS Chairman-M. GROTE. Esq. Deputy Chairma-0. D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq. Hen. 3. Bell-frying. H. Hoppike, Erg. 1. L. Dalrymple, Esq.
W. H. F. Darby, Eeq.
1. H. Forbes, E-
Hon. A. P.-Mo Fren.
J. S. Money, Eng
Hon. 1. D. Sasabon, CHIEP MANAGER. Hongkong-LHOMAS JACKSON, Exq, ACTING GHLEY MANAGER. Hongkong-JonN WALTER, EST-
MANAGEL
Shanghai-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON & COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Currant Deposit Aceret at tho rate st per cent, per Annum on the daily balance. Un Fixed Doposits
For 3 months 3 per Cont. par Anɛum. For 6 months 4 par Cont. par Åpoum. For 12 months & Cent. per Arrum. LOCAL BILL DISCOUNTED., CREDITS granted on approved Becarities, and wvery dogription of Baiking, and Exchange business transacted.
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-DRAFTR grufed on London and the chief commercial places in Earape, India, Australia, America, Chine and Japan."
JOEN WALTER
Acting Chief Managor. Hongkong, 18th July, 1887, NOTICE. ULES OF THE HONGKONG
BAVINGS BANK.
1.-The businem of the above Bank will be cozdnated by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their peemises in Hongkong Business hours on week-days, 10 to 3; Saturday, 10 to 1.
R
2.Sams less than 81, or more than 250 at ons time will not be received. No depositor way deposit more than $2,500 in any que year.
S-Depositors in the Savinga Bk. having $100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang hai Banking Corporation on fixed depcait for 12 months at 5 per cent, por sanna inforest,
4-Interest, at the rate of 8 per cent, per maun will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.
5-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Paxe-Book, which must be presented with esah payment or withdrawal. Depositors must
W BREWER HAD JUST RECEIVED not make any entries these vos in their P
Stanbald Hicks Yachts Boada and Canvas,
The Corinthion Yachtsman.
King's Warships of the World. Science of alodern. Palmistry. Burton's Arabian Nights, 4 Vole. Lord Beaconsfield's Lettors, 70 cents. Dazlett's English Proverba.
Schmudeba Elements Pharmacology, Stewart and Jee Electricity & Magnetiera. Barton's Caravene.
Keane's Eastern Goography. Money's Truth About Amerina. Gailemia's The Honrens Saintsbury's English Prono
Ragland and Her Colonies issuet by London
Chamber of Commerce.
Chessall's Complote Guide to Europe. Cassell's Year Book Treatment. Lord Brassey's Naval Annuel.
Large quantities of Cheap Light Literaturs. New Roman Catholic Prayer Books.
W. BREWEB, Queen's Road.
Unnes HONGKONG. HOTEL
Manufacturers of Cabinet, Combination,
Chapel and Podat
ORGANS,
(25
The British steamer Now, from Foochow DOMINION ORGAN & PIANO Co.: Stat July, Amoy 1st August, and Swator 2nd,. reports from Fanchow-is Amay had fresh mon. soon and considerable son. Fròto Amoy to Swa tow bad fresh 8.W. breeze and fine weather. From 3walow to port fresh S.V. wind and cloudy weather. In Swalew strs. Foolsang, Ves- pasian, Kong Beng, and Duburg, In Amoy str Newchionng. Tu Foochow itre Zaju, Tak, and Bothwell Castle.
Jaly
SHANGHAI SHIPFING.
ARKIVATN.
21, Shanghai, British ste,, from Haukow. 21, Pao Has. British str., from Henkow. 21, as-ting, Caino str., from Tientsin.
21, Kiang teen, Chiness abs, from Ningpo.
21, Chowchowon, German str., from Swatow.
22. Tebang British str., from Niagoo. 22, Fung-stuz. Chinaan str.. from Tientsin Kutsua, British str., from Bongkeng. Chin-tang, Chinese sta,, from Tientsin. 2. Koushing, British str, from Tintain. 22. Taiwo, Britisk etr, from Hankow. 22, Rambler, British 4..., from a cruisa, 22. Island City, British .. fram Freemantle 23, Chibuyarn, Jap, bark. from Knotzu.
29, Kiang-teen, Chinese str., fros Ningpo.
23, Poo-chi, Chinese str., from Chefoo.
Kinog. Chinese sta, from Hankow. 23. Wnchang, British str. from Tientsin. 24, Huibew, British str., from Aring.
24, Taku, British str., rom Foooow. 24, Fu-yes, Chinese sta.. from Feochow.
24, Johaug, British str, from Ningpo.
24, Lee-sang, British str., from Swator. 24, Pekin, British steamer, fean Hankow. 24, Tatsui, British str., from Swatow. 24; Hae-on, Chinese sir, from Tienten. 24, Tushua, Chinose ste, from Hongkong. 24, Activa, Gorman str. from Nagasaki.
25, Ava, French str., from Hongkong.
24. Sinneberg, British str., from Singapore,
2, Tokio Mara, Japanese str., from Japan.
25, Amoy, British str., from Hongkong..
45, Tuen Wo, British etc, from Hankow.
25, Sul, British atr, freza Kuzkow. 25. Whatapon, British str, from Sydney. 25, Taiwan, British str., from water.
26. Kiangten, Ciness str., from Ningro
26, Kinng-kwan, Chinean str., from Hankow.
26. Sin Nanizing, British str., from Tientsin.
26, Canton, British str., frora Hongkong.
27, Ichang, British str., from Niago. 27, Ingo, German str., from Nagasaki.
DEPARTURES.
Jaly
21, Ingo, German str., for Nagasaki, 21, Lajo, British str., for Foookuw.
21, Fah Wa, British atr., for Hauke.
$1, When, British str., for Hankow.
21, Kinng-teen, Ohinese sir.. for Ningpo.
and Square and Upright PLANOS
Sale right to use Foley's Automatic PEDAL COVER, for the whole Continent of DUROPE: This device absolutely closes the Organ, rander. ing it proof against Mice, Insects, Dust, &c.
BRANCH OFFICES:-- MANCHEFTES, ENGLAND, LONDON,
HAMBURG, GERMANY
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY,
MELBOURNE,
CHRIST-CHURCH, NEW ZEALAND. DOMINION ORGAN & PIANO CO,
BOWMANVILLE,
ONTARIO,
Send for catalogues.
CANADA.
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NOTICE. HONGKONG AND WHTAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS 74 respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this Harbour, none of the Company's Foremon should be at hind, orders for repairs if sent to the FRAN OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central. will receive prompt attention.
Books, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.
6. Correspondence as to the business of the Bauk if marked Ox HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BESTNESS is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7.Withdrawals may be wasde on demand, bat the personal attendance of the Depositor vs hie daly appointed Agent, and the production of his Puss-Book are necessary.
For the HONGKONG AND SHamrai Bank-
ING CORFORATION,
JOHN WALTER,
Acting Chial Manager
Hongkong, 8th May, 1885.
NOW
9
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SATURDAY.
the Sixtli day of August, 187, at 3 D'CLOCK P.M.
at the Fremises.
A VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY. Situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong being those Pinces or Parools of GROUND registered respectively in the Land Office is INLAND LOT No. 911 and ISLAND LOT No. 273ogether with the TENEMENTS Nos. 2, 4, 8, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16, Square Street, and Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Wai Yan Lae therein.
The Promives are held from the Crown for the torms of 990 years and 980 years respectively and will be sold in SEVEN LOTS sabject to the Crown Leases and to all exleting Lettings and Tenancies thereof. Plans of the Property may be surperfed and further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale. obtained upon application to
CALDWELL & WILKINSON,
Selleiters for the Vendors,
30, Queen's Head Central;
or to
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Company, are Prepared to· ACCEPT RISKS of Cortent Fates.
PUSTAU & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 18th January, 1884:
-LUBECK FIRE INSURANOF COMPANY.
----:,
charged into Craft, and/or landed at the Go downs of this Underalgond; in both cast it will lient Crisigasos risk. The Cargo will be ready 175 for delivery from Craft or Godowa on sad after
THE Undersigned having boon appointed TGeneral Areate for lies above Company ore prepared to accept RISKS zgainst FIEB at Current Kales.
SCHEELE & Co. Hongkong, 20th May, 1887.
THE NETHERLANDS
INSURANCE COMPANY.
·ESTABLABBED 1845.
F1008
the ot& inst,
Goods undivered after the 7th Ang, will be subject to Rent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Aga's. Hongkong, 20th July, 1887.
[1407 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATIO
COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, A
SINGAPORE. HD Company's Steamship
FIRRTHE
FEE Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are propared to ACCEPT RISKS, against FIRE
at Current Rates.
W. R. LOXLEY & Co. Hongkong, 24th Macob, 1887.
(009 NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- 1979 THE
PANY, LIMITED.
Fongkong; 19th July, 1987. VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE .OV
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received inatractions To the restos of the Estate of us late HOBENT SATLE, to offer for salo by Public Austion, on
MONDAY,
the loth August, at 3 .. within his Office, at No. 7. Commercial Cham- bars, Nanking Road, unless previously disposed of by Frivate Treaty, the whole of
THE
VALUABLE PROPERTY Situated at the corner of the Satuan and Nanking Rods, with extensive frontages to both roads, containing by admeasurement IN BLOO & its over 5 Mows.
Plan of the Property, with particulars of Titio, and all and every other information with reference to the disposition thereaf can ba obtained from and upon application to
".
JOHN BAILEY, Land Aront, No. 7, Commercial Chambers, Nanking Road.
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Shanghat, Sta July, 1887.
TO BE LET.
TO BE LET.
HE PREMISES
247/9 Queen's Road EAST. Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1897.
TO BE LET,
[1471
VERY COMFORTABLE FURNISHED HOUSE commanding extensive Sea View and cory Cool in summer.
Apply at
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 5th May, 1897,
TO LET DOOMS IN COLLEGE CHAMBERS."
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£2,000,000. R
Apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1884.
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PAID UP... 500,000. Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDOS.
:
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.
THE BANK resivos money on Deposit Buys and Sella Bills of Exchange, issues Lotters of Credit, forwards Bille for Collection, and Tranescts Banking and Agency Basiness generally on terms to be had on application,
Interest allowed on Deposits
Fixed for 12 months, ver Cont. per Annum. Fixed for 6 months, por Cant, por Annan. Fizel for 3 months, 3 por Cont. per Anniere. On Current Deposit Accounts 2 por Cont. per Annum on the daily balanon.
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL, BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or thei BALANCED of such Claims purchased on advantageous terms.
Agency of the NATIONAL TAFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
E. W. RUTTER, Manager, Hongkong Branch, Hougkong, 12th March, 1887.
INTIMATIONS.
CUTLER PALMED
ESTABLISHED IN 1815,
TO BE LET.
HE SECOND FLOUR of the House OFFICE or RESIDENCE.
No. 2, DUDPELE STREET, suitable for
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 28th July. 1887.
TO BE LET.
1429
in
WE EXTENSIVE PREMISES
Queen's Road (mat to the Commissariat Buildings Intely oucupied by the Fora NAVAL SEAMAN'S CLUB.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
Apply to
Hongkong, 2nd May, 1887.
[ ४.
TO BE LET. WITH IMMEDIATE POBRESSTOW, QUITE OF ROOMS fronting the Prays and Pedder's Strast apon the Ground Floor of Baibling recently oorspied by Messrs. MELOMEEK & Oc
These Premises are well adapted for OFFICES
or STORES.
BISKEE VILLA, PORSULUM
Apply to
&
.Co.
Hongkong, 28th
1887. Jais, TO LET.
SHARP & Co.,
Estate Agents,
Marine House.
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Or Lounor, Bordeaux, Cancurta, BombaY, MADBAR, LABORE, KUBRACHTE, &o.
Are represented in China by
Mesars, JAEDINE, MATHERON & Co.
BIZTABEN & Co.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. & by B. E. REYNELL & Co. in JapaR......................... Sabjoined ere some of the items consigned by
these well-known Shippers
SPIRITS, COGNAC-The popular "4 Star" quality and
best. COGNAC-The well-known “2 Star"i:
quality
In the event of complaints being found WHISKY SCOTCH, in Heart Shaped bottles, necessary, communication with the Undersigned
speciality.
is requested, whos immediate steps will be taken WHISKY SCOTCH, in Ordinary bottles.
do rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.
D. GILLIES, Sematary.
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Hongkong, 26th August, 1885,
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
P
Undersigned is authorised by H. M. Treme Court to carry on the Business of F: C. BROWN & Co. until further notice and bo oollect all Accounts due to the said Firm.
T. C. NICHOLLS. LIN Fow JETTE,
KÜLANGST,
Amey, 25th July, 1867. -
NOTICE.
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The "Glaulivet" Whisky in round bottlen,
The Square bottle" Whisky of Napier Jolz-
stone's. The Colebrated “CARLTON"-11 years old, WHISKY IRISH, the best galented, very fine. N.B.At the above Spirits are of excellent quality, and are recommended
WINES. For Invalids use, PORT & SHERRY-Vary Superior and reliable. Amoroso, Manaa- NILLA, & PALE DRY SHERRY, distin guished by Blue, Black, and White Beals, CLARET, Y, Mouton, Larose, St. Estophe,
Charming Wines.Suit all taalea,
Medoo in Quarts & Piata Neid.no redom. mendation.
For Prices apply to other of the above Firms marked
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22, W. C. de Vries, British stroke. THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of the F
21, Wenchow, Brilink str, for Chefeo.
22, Tungelow, British str., for Tientsin,
22 Nanzing, Britib str. Ice Nagasaki.
22, Kinng-yung, Chinese str, tor Hankow.
22, Hae-ting, Chinose st, for Chafor.
22, El Dorado, British str, for thefun
22, Tebing, British afr, for Ningpo.
29, Ravenna, British str. for Heigkong.
23. Satsuma Maru, Japanese str., for Japan.
23, Bhanghai. Eriti str..fer Brakow.
18, Nestor, British str., fer London..
23, Peking, British str., for Hongkong.
23, Pao Ena, British str., for Hanków.
23, Was-chang, Chinese steamer, for Chefoo.
25, Kiang-tear, Chinese str.. for Ningpo.
24, Chin-tung, Chinese str., for Tientsin.
24, Fangahun, Chiness etc., for Chefoo,
24 Tling, British str., for Hankow.
24, Tatwo, British str., for Blank
24, Kutaing, British sir, for Swatow.
24 Kowshing, British str., for Chefeo.
24, Bea Swallow, British burk, for Tientsin.
25, Lobang, British str, for Ningpo,
26, Activa, Gorman str., for Najanki.
26, Hazan, Chinese str., for Chefoo
26, Kinng yn, Chinese str., for Hankow.
26, Taka British str., for Foochow
28, Wachaug, British str, for Tiontsin
27, Lee-sang, British str., for Alroy.
27, Pekin, British str., for Hankow.
27, Ichang, British str., for Ningpo.
1. MALLORY.
Undersigned in the Busiɔsam known as the HONGKONG & CANTON IRON WORKE Cases from this date.
Hongkong, 30th July, 1887. With Reference to the above, the Busino: known as the HoraKONG & DAYTON IRON "WORKS"will" "future" be carried or under the Style and Firm of J. W. CROKEE & Co., by
OCHOW HOTEL,
FOOCHOW.
✓
THE BUNGALOW GARDEN No. 5, Pokfulam Road, now in the orenpation of Mr. W. RAMBAY.
Immediato Possession.
Apply to
BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong. 19th July, 1887.
TO BE LET.
: 1380
RISKS accepted at CURRENT RATES, with the option to Insurers of receiving a IMMEDIATE CASH DISCOUNT of 1 cent in lien of the BONUS payable, as hitherto, ont of the ascertained profits of the Company.
Secretary.
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*WINGBANG," having arrived from the above porta Consignoos of Cargo by hee are hereby informed that their gcode are being landed at their risk into the go downs of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wherf and Godowa Company, Lamital, at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained.
Carge remaining undelivored after the 4th August, will be subject to rmt..
All claims must be sent in before the 2nd August or they will not be recognized. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Hills of Lading wil he Contorsigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Meungach Bong'sung, 23th July, 1887. FROM HAMBURG, PENANG, AND
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SINGAPORE.
TH
HE Steamship
JAB. B. COUGHTRIE, Hongkong, 15th July, 1857.
ATALANTA": Capt. H. C. Thomsen; haring arrived from the TRANSATLANTICFIRE INSURANCE, a to Conte do Larg are hereby re
COMPANY.OF HAMBURG. quested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to The Undersigned, having been appointed take immediate delivery of their Goods from Agents for the shore Company, are prepared to alongside. ACCEPT RISES against FIRE at Current Katies.
SIAMSSEN & Co..
Agente Hongkong, 16th November, 1979. (I NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY AT HAMBURG,
THE Undersigned, ADENIs for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCES to the extent of $65,600, on first, class risks at ourront rates.
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
POST OFFICE NOTICE. TNLESS the ieromlag Franch Mail
this morning, it
cannot be delivered till about & r., after the. Garman Mail has left. In any case, no Corres- pondence wil be sent out from the Post Off To-day till quite late in the Evening. Letters, &c., required earlier must be sent for,
General Post Office, Hongkong, 4th August. 1987.
NOTICE.
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HAVE Sold tho Business onrek on by no 1st Nos 2 & 4 Lyndhurst Porrneɔ̃, to M28RA. B. M. EUTTONJES & Co. from thes 12th July, 1857.
P. F. DAVER. Hongkong, Brd Angust, 1887. With Referendo tu the above we bare pur chased Mr. P. F. DAVEB'Restablishment at us 2 & 4, Lyndhurst Terrsee from the 12th July last, and have appointed Mr. HORMUSJEE RITTONIEE as our Manager
BM. RUTTONJEE & Co Hongkong, 3rd August, 1885.
11179 HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY 1 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel, nt Neos, on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, for the pur pose of receiving a Report of the Direcices together with a Statement of Accounts, alsolbig Direstoraand Auditors and declaring a Dividend, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company r3l be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th inst
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th August, 1837. ..
(1478 GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. “
FOR LONDON, VA SUEZ CANAL,
HE Steamship
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the arătrary be given bofors Noon, TO-MORROW, the 28th instant.
Any Chrge impeding ber discharge will be T landed into the Golowos of the Kowloon Pier and Gudown Co. sad stored at Consignees risk No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the God mene, and all out to subja undelivered after the 4th Aug, will be subject to rent.
and expense
"GLENCOE,"
Captain Geake, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, tho 4th instaut, at Noon.
This steamer has superior Accommodation for Passengers, and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.
For Freigas or Passage, apply ta
JÄRDINE, MÁTHÉSON & CO.,
Aganta. Hongkong, 4th August, 1887.
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FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, AND 11000.
·HE British Steamer
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will he [12] examined on the 4th August, at 11 a..
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
STEMSSEN & Co., Ágents. Hongkong, lb July, 1867.
T 1443 TOCONSIGNEES OF OPTIONALCARGO
THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Com
pany, are authorized to INSURE against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co.
· (16) Hongkong, 1st January, 1882.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abaya Company, ara FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates. prepared to GRANT POLICIES against
PUSTAU & Co.
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Hongkong, let April, 1883. PHENIX
The Undersigand are now properod GRANTPOLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at the following Bates-
FIRE OFFICE
Op First-class European
to
EX O. B.S. CO.'S S.STELAMON” FROM LIVERPOOL.
CHIPPING Ordera mustbe obtained from the
Undersigned not later than the 7th inst for shipment per steamer « AGAMEMNON.”
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, ud August, 1987.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer 10
TELAMON,
are hereby notified that the Cargo ia being dis. charged "into Craft, and/or landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned; in both eases it will at Consigness" risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 3rd inst
Goods rndelivered after the 10th instant, Tevements at 4%, Not per kontu. will be subject to Rent. On First-olazs Godowns,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Merchandise stored
Hoogkong, 2nd August, 1897,
therein.
nt Net per Anunci. On Costs .................51% Net per Annum. On Patroleum in B-
censed Godowne 14 Not per Anuum. Da First-class Chinese
Tenements. 2. Net per Anotim. On Second-Class Chinese
Tonoments.........et 3), Net per Annum.
DOUGLAS LAPÉAIK & Co..
Agents for Phoenix. Fire Olies. Hongkong. 5th August, 1986. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
CAPITAL (SUBSCRIRED), $1,000.000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM BIN SANG, Esq.
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ZETLAND.
LODGE.
No. 525
*NEW GUINEA,"
Captain Wale will be despatched as above an
or about the 9th instaat.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
CIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 40. August, 1887.
1148
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
E Steamship
T
* HANKOW." MoKenzie, Cemreander, will be despobed for the above Port about the 14th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, DELL & Co.,
Arents.
1176 Hongkong, 3rd August. 1897.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACT.
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.
TENDERS are required for the CON.
STRUCTION OF OFFICER'S QUAR-, TERS at Kowloon.
Plans and Specification can be sown and Form
AN EMERGENCY NG of the of Tender and Bilis of Quantities obtained on above LODGE will bo held in FRSE- application to the SURVEYOR, Royal Engineer MASONH FALL Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, Uces Queen's Road, between the bars of the 5th August, at 4.31.for 5 P.M., precisely. 10. od 5 P.M. daily. VISITING BASTASEN are cordially INVITED.
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1887.
Tendors to be addressed up to 12, direck [1475 TOON, on MONDAY, the 15th August, to tha SENIOR COMMISSARIAT OFFICER. Hongkong,
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO marked on the outside of the savelagu
STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
T
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
VINHE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 7 per Cont: or $1.40 PER SHARY, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- holders held This Day, will be payate at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR- The Company GRANTS POLICIES on FORATION on and after TUESDAY, the 2nd payable at any of its Agencies. MARINE RISKS is all parts of the World, Latant.
SHAREHOLDERs ara requested to apply at the Contributory Dividends, are parable to Office of the Company for WARRANTS. Contributors of Busirous, whether they ar
By Order of the Board of Directors, Shareholders or not.
F. HENDERSON,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 1st August, 1887.
NOW READY. KUNG HO CHIH TU WALTZ,
Bad THE FEINOO WALTZES,
HEAD OFFICE;
WOO LIN YEEN, Secretary.
-
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No. 2, Queen's Road Wust,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1991. THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST A.D. 1720.
THE Undersigned having been, appointed THE
Agents for the abors Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances au followa ---
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at vurrent rates, payable either here, DOOMS mitable for OFFICEs in No. 38, in London, or at the principal Ports of Ladis, COMPRADORE'e Rooms in Stanley Street.
Apply
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 2nd July, 1887.
TO LET
Roque o central, with Barono and China rastrata
Ro
|1879.
OOMS in CLUP CHAMBERS.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ca
14a Hongkong. et Fobruary, 1882.
ONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
H°
darlarda
Goods received on STORAGE at Moderste Rates, in First-class Godown-
STEAMER CARGOES discharged on favourable terms.
Also Entire GODOWN8 to LET.
Apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, 2nd July, 1897.
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THE
NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES,
COMPANY'S OFFICE..
adjoining EasTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH. TEN, YEARS IN
TERMS MODERATE
G. T. BROCKETT,
Proprietor
“Jung let, 1937.
FIR
FAR EAST JUST PUBLISHED. DENY 8T0, pp. 163, CLOTH, 38.00
EVENTS IN HONGKONG AND THE
FAR EAST
1875 TO 1884
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policias issued for long or short perioda at current rakos.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies famed for as not exceeding £5,000, at redwood rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July, 1872.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1805.
by
B. C. PASMORE,
pmbushed by
11465
SYDENHAM- MÕUTRIE, PLANOFORTE AND ME WAREHOUSE,
Shanghai,
18th January, 1887.
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PONG, PHOTOGRAPHER Has just added to his COLLECTION of VIEWS some NEW SCENES and Photos. of NATIVE TYPES, copies of which are obtainable in his Studio or at Mrs. KELLY & Walsh'S.
ITORY MINIATURES of Superior Quality and of Excellent sad High Finish. FERMANENT ENLARGEMENTy of Phores, end Views and reproductions of the same on Papez, Cantas, or Opal.
INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROUPS and Pos 113 TRAITS are taken in any state of the warther. and all Permanent, Processes, are exemted on Moderate Tenas.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company to pre- pared to isens Policies of Insurance agulast Fire
an the naval tering
STUDIO ICE HOUSE LANE THE
THE LONDON AERATED WATERS
MANUFACTORY.
"Tender for Building Officer's Quarters Kow. loon!"
The Secretary of Stats for War does not bind himself to recapt the lowest, or any Tunder. Commissariat & Trakisport Office,
Queen's Road, Hoogkong, let Angust, 1887. OSEPH
STEEL
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3.
IL LOTT PENS.
MDAl..
PARIS, 1879.
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Sold by all Stationers and Dealers. CURIAMBUX has much plouare in announcing that he has just opened FURNITURE' AND CURIO STORE at No.
CR
8 Beaconsfield Arcade. Always in Brock alergo and varied assortment of HOUSEHOLD FCENT TUED, which, for quality and cheapness, cannot be surpassed. All Orders will be promptly erocuted.
Basz
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COAL MERCHANT, has always on hand
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- FOR SALE AT A MODERATE PRICE,
No. 85, PRAYA CENTRAL
you
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want JAPANESE GOODS al
Reasonable Prices
Go to CASBUMBHOY'S STORE,. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,
A Large Assortment of New Hatsunà anp other Ware, Bronze, Tex Services, Boreons, &c. New and Second-hand, FURNITURE at Lowest Prices.
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BUNG COAL.MERCHANTS,
have always on hand
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIT
TION OF COAL.
No. 68 PRATA
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THESE POPULAR WATERS sro now being Manufactured at Nos. 1 & 2, BEACONS | Address:-Care of Mars: Kwore BUNG & Co., FIELD ARCADE, where orders will be received ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
and promptly executed at the uszal moderate Hongkong, Jomary, 1882
1958 charge, vi
Boda water. Tonio Lemonade.
NOTICE. - Bangk UBEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Gingerade Raspberryade Sarsaparille........
Beltzer, Lithin, and
other Mineral Waters
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The Undersigned, Agents for the above from. pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS sgaiast FIRE at Current Rates.
NORTON & Co.
Agents, Mosgkong, 16th July, 1537. THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE INSURANCE:
whost all Accounts will be cullosted and a AND R TENNENT'S ALE and INDEX, by which the date of way event can be THE NEW TORK LIFE INSURANCE
Inima pait
J. W. CHOKER & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1887.
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NOTICE,
THE AGENCY at this Port of MESEN CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., Shanghai, kas This Day been TRANFERRED to MB. ALEXANDER LEVY..
FORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS
Armsgel Chronologically, with Copious found at a glance.
Merobant Navy") Nary Boiled
Forms & complete register of POLITICAL Long Flax {CANVAS, Į COMMERCIAL and SOCIAL OVERENCEE,
WREOKA, SKIPPINO CASUALTJER, Crown
FIRHS TH ARNHOLD FABBERG & CITEDONS, &c. Hongkong, 11th May, 1887.
(Signed) E. JONES HUGHES WING
With Roference to the above notice I have Tate Day AssHED CHARGE of the Busivens al this Port of MESARE. CALDBECK MACGRE GOR & Co., Wins and Epirit Merchants Shanghai
ALEXANDER LEVY. Hongkong, 20th June, 1857,
201
DAILY PENSS Office, Wyndham Street. KEILY & WAL, Qnosa's Rood. TAL & Co. BarWER, Queen's Road..
Honghohg 28 April, 1885. SKIPSCOMPRADORES, STEVEDORES,
QUARE BOTTLE
FRESE
AND
COAL MERCHANTA
PROVISIONS SUPPLAKU 1T
SHORTEST NOTICE,
No. 25, PEATA CENTEAL
客發炭煤公泰榮
WHISKY NAPIRE JORNTONE'S BLEND,
Superb Quality COTLER, PALKER & CO'S SELECTION,
Apply to
THE
FRB4 12481
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,
Hongkong.
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BROS.
C
1.3 doze. for $1.90
P
ORTLAND
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1.00
" 1.00
1.00
.40
D. K. GRIFFITH & Co.
Hongkong, 16th June, 1887.
1180
BOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE. & Co. Hongkong, 11th April, 1889.
TIMBER.
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THE Undersigned Agents for Messrs. E.E. ABRAHAMSON &Co., Sandakan, Bitish North Borned, are now prepared to HE Underigned have been appointed Solo submit for inspection Samples of hard and soft Agents for the Sale of their Goeds in TIMBERS enitable for Wharves, Building and Hergkong and China by Moers, J. & B. Tex-
General purposes.
NENI, Glasgow, and Messrs. DAVID CORSAR &
SUNB, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERO Hongkong, January, 1567,
COMPANY'S YEAR DIVIDEND POLICY HIS Policy secures to the insure) the option
of terminating his Insurance at the end of any 5 Year period, and receiving for his Policy a cash surrender valus together with his share of A soyunmilated warples apportioned as a dividand. If death rocur, the hill amount of the Polisy will |to paid fumalialely on proof of death, together |with a Mortuary Dividend of 50 per cent of all. premiuma received during the 5 Year period in which death may happen
WANTED
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
· Hongkong, 2nd November, 1893.
WHING
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5/8 ROOMED HOUSE Dear Caine Road
or Public Gardens. Reut from 870 to 100. -
Apply to Hongkong, 14th July, 1887.
WANTED.
R. &.G..
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PHOTOGRAPHER
No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD, Opposite the TELEURAPH OFFICE. HONGKONG.
Hongkong, Erd July, 1857.
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LONDON MERCHANT wilḥ 12 years* A experienco in the Straite, and 5 years in Y A YOUNG MAN, ■ SITUATION &3 | Lender, wishes to add to his Busines the
Prospectus and full partionians may be, kad on BY application to
GIDE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Ásting Agents, Hongkong, 13th January, 1857,
Agencies of one or two more Eastern Firmas. Applicaticus to be forwarded, under gøyer, ta F.P., care of this Paper, when further informa 1453 tion will be given.
a Greek Good References. Apply to
X.. Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 80th July, 1887.
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