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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 9250 號十五百二千九第
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS..
August 25. PATHAN, British steamer, 1,763; J. Rowley, Sydney 13th July, and Soaraboya 17th Angust,-Sugan--Uisu, LIVINGSTON & Co.
August 25 Jacó ChuZTINSEN, Norwegian)
str. 1,102, Bjerck, Knolinetzu 20th August, Cool.-M. H. Katera. **
August 26, Jaras. Britisk stemmer, 1,825, T. S. Gardner, Coleutia 9th August, Penang 16th, and Singapore 19th, Opians and Genoral--| DAVID SABhoox, Sops & Ca August 26, Kong Bano, British str., 852, F. W. Phillips. Bangkok 20th August: Gene- Fal--Yuen Fay Hong. August 26, Zariad, British steamer, 675, Tal- bot, Manila 2arl Angust, General—Rus- SELL & Co.
August 26, BASTAN, Dutch str., 1,84, 9. 0.
Scholten, Amey 25th August, Gezeral.c JALDINE, MATHESON & Ú»,
August 26, ALBANY. British steamer, 1,489, E. Parter, Samarang 17th August, Sugar- ADAMSON, BELL & Q5,
August 26, Arrow., British steamer, 923, Coal- ter, Samarug 17th August, Sugur.-ADAM- BON, BELL & Co.
CLEARANCES.
AT.PHP BARBOUR 'HASTER'S OFFICE.
20TH AUGUST.
Carmarthenshire, British str, for Singapore.
Cantan, British str., for Shanghai. Mount Kelmon, Amr. bktu, for Honolulu.
DEPARTURES.
Angast 26, MeurTA, Cerman str., for Cobu.
August 26, Fasano, Cerruan ok,, for Singapore
August 26, CANTON, British str., for Shanghai
日九初月七年三十緒光
INTIMATIONS.
AID-UP POLICIES.—Premiams may be
PAID-C
Hmited to 10, 15 or 20 years from the ser
BANKS.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, ALGUSTW71), 1887.
HONGKONG&SHANGHAIBANKING
CORPORATION.
.87,500,000, 4,500,000
COCHT or DiVECTORS — Chairman-M Gore, Esq. Deputy Chairman-0. D. BorzOMLET, Esq. Hon. Boti.Irving ¡H. Hoppie, En. H. L. Dalrymple, Esu W. H. F. Darby, E. W. A. Fortus E.
Hon. A. P. DoEwes.
J. B. Mosor, Eaq.
Hon. F. D. SAISON. CHIN MANAGEK, "Hongkong--THOMAS Jagezon. Esq. AOTING CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong-JoAN WALTER, Esq.
mencement, and after the Policy has been PA-UP CAPITAL in force for three years, each year's pESERVE FUND ment of prominm sosurm a proportionata | RESERVELIABILITE OFPEOPRIETORS 7,507,000. part of the sum assured as a Puidup Policy in the event of the Life Assured wishing to coass payments. This Rals upplies also to Endowment Assurances. PROPORAL Forms on application to the BORNEO CO>PANY, LIMITED,
Agents, STANDARD LIFE OFFICE,
Hongkong.
CRAWFORD & Co.
Have just received AN ARBORTMENT BOOTS AND SHOES saitable for Sommer wear.
KID BALMORAL BOOTS. KID & FRENCH CALF SHOES. PATENT LEATHER AND
MOLIERE SHOES.
905-61
ANE
OT
GLACE
SUN HATS,
STRAW HATS,
TERAI HATO. ·
SMITH'S CELEBRATED GLASGOW TOBACCOS,
MANILA CIGARS,
AND
KAVALA & GOLDEN BELT CIGARETTES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 18th August, 1887.
$
145
August 26, THE: British str., for Yokoharsa KELLY WALSH, LIMITED
August 26, CARMARTHENSHIRE, British afr., for
London
August 26, PALAMED, Britishstr., for Shanghul.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Ter Pathan str., from Sydung, Ac:--Mr, und Mrs. Wolf and family. Messrs. P. Lyttlewood and R. A. Bralloy, nad 52 Chiucao.
Por Japan, str, from Calectta, ko-Mey. T.
·S. Gardner, Mr. N ̈ ̈N. J. Ezra's 3 children, änd European nurse, 2 Nativas, and 540 Chicam, deck.
Por Kong Brag, str.. From Bangkok.—12 Chi-
mese.
Per Zujire, shr., from Manila, Kosara. Carlos, Foolbelon, Teodore Engelbregh. 1 Eropeau and 168 Chinese, deck.
Por Bontem, sir, from Anay...––231. Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Per Thibet, str., for Yokohama -From Bom- Lay. Mr. M. R. Trower. From Penang. HE the Governor of Kra and servant, and Chiness. From Singapore-30 Japanese. From Hongkong-For Yokohama. Messrs.Joe Dade
· and Wong Cheong, and Sergt.-Mujor Powell.
REPORTS.
̈ ̈ ̈ÑEW ̄ ̄ ̄ AND POPULAR" BOOKS.
Leaves from my Chinese Somp Book, hy. F. H.
Balfour.
The British steamier Albany, from Sumarang! 17th August, reports bad fine weather through-f out the passage.
The British mar Pathom, fram Bluey 13th July, and Sourabaya 17th August, roporta bad One Feather and light N.E. winds and calas
The British steamer Kong Beng, from "Bang- kok 20th August, reports experienced light vari- able winds and fine weather throughout the voy
The British steamor Zafiro, from Manila 23rd Angust, reports had light SW, winds and fine weather until nearing port; thick clondy weather- and heavy rate at intervals.
The British stanmar Japan, from Calenta 9th August, Penang 15th, and Singapore 19th, reportsalterieuring Singapore cxjecienved light variable winds and calms throughout,
August
· AMOY SHIPPING.
ABKITAL
17, Old-ynes, Chinese tv, from Shanghai.
18, Emeralde, British atr., from Hongkong.
18. Thales, British str., from Taiwanfão.
15. Christian, German sah.. put back.
13. Fochili, British str., from Swułow.
18. Sin Kolga, British bark from Newchwang.
18, Andreas, German bark, from Nenchwang,
19, Names, British str., from Hongkong: 39, Hilda, British sah., from Nowelwang. 19, Tetuan. British tark, Frain Newohwaug. 19. Niederhof, Germen sch., from Newchwang, 20, Don Juan, Spanish str., from Hongkong. 20. I. Kian, British str. from Hongkong, 20. Bantam. Dutet str., from Hongkong.
Hover, German ptr.. from Newebrang. 20. Titan, British ate, from Hongkong, 21. Hector, British str., from Shanghai. 21, sitar, British str., trora Hongkong.
21, Fokien, British str., from T'amaui-
23; Taiwan, British str., from Swatow.
22, Benlarig, British str., Frota Shanghai.
28, Chowchowlao, Geriona str, from Shanghai. Augus
DEPASTURES.
16. Fokien, British str., for Tuusai,
18, Glenavon, British str., for Brabow.
"Sketobos of Life in Japan" by Major
Kuallya, A
Maclean's "Disses of Tropical Climates." Chemistry of the Sun, by Norman Loskyar. Creation or Evolution, by G. T. Curtis. "Useful Hints to Sen-going Engineers." Baren Hubner's "Through the British Em-
pire."
Arnould on Marine Insurance," 6th Edition. Mackintosh's China and Japan Trade Tables
MANAGER
Shanghai-BwEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON & COUNTY BAKE.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Account as the malo ofi 2 per cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months 3 per Cent. per Annum." For 6 months 4 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months 5 pei Cent per Annum. LOCAL BILLS Discounted. CREPE granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange
business transaoted.
DRAFTS granted on London and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan,
JOHN WALTER.
Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, 18th July, 1857.
NOTICH,
I
RULES OF THE HONGKONG K
SAVINGS BANK.
1-The business of the above Bank will bo conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai their premises in Banking Corporation, on Houghong, Business hours on week-days,, 10 to 3; Saturdayɛ, 10 to 1.
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION' tp:
JAPANESE PORCELAINS & CURIOS. HE Undersigned bas mezived instructions
to Sell by Public Auotion,
WITHOUT RESKRVE, THIS DAY,
the 27th August, 1387, at 2 ext., il Lis Sales Booms, Daddell Street,
...
A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE PORCELAINS & CURIOS,
Comprising SATSUMA KAGA, TORIO, IMARI and MIACO VASES. JARS, BOWLS, PLATES, TEA, and BEEAKFAST. SE13) SILVER & GOLD INLAID BRONZE, VASES and ORNA- MENTS SILK
and VELVET EM BROIDERED SCREENS, KAKIMONIS, IVORIES and NITZUKIS, CABINETS, LACQUERWARE, &c.
·AYD
One Fine INLAID CURIO-STAND
kh TIEMS OF SALE-As Castomary.
G. R. LAMMEET Auctioneer
4619 Hongkong, 23rd August, 1987.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
RE Undersigned, has received instructioná
to Sell by Public Aqution, un
MONDAY,
the 20th August, 1897, nt 2 r.is, at his Sales Booms, Queen's Road, AN ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE WARE, -
Comprising
太拜禮
INSURANCES.
號七十二月八英港香
·GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE AGSURANCE COMPANY.
.
THE Undersigned having been appointed | -4 Agents for the above Conan, sre proparad to GRANT POLICIE Must FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rati
PUSPAL Hongkong, fat Apr), 1885. LUBECKFIRE INSURANCE CO
INTIMATIONS.
[PRIOR $2 PER - MONTH
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUIDATION.
PAYMENT OF 5TH DIVIDEND.
FIFTH DIVIDEND of 63 per Cent. an
A. all CLAIMS against the Hongkong
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. YHLARINT'S
ORAND
MENAGERIE,
------
CIRCUS.
AND CONGRESS OF WONDERS.
OPEN EVERY NIGHT, at 8 P.M., commercing at 9 P..
AND SATURDAYS WEDNESDAYS
TWO PERFORMANCES, One at P.M. and the other at 9 2.31., Dours Opening at 3 and 81.m.
All the Children are entitled to a Face RIDE CREDITORS are requested to apply to tho Bark for their Dividends and to proves the on the Elephants at the Afternoon Perform. letter they bold from the Officia! Liquidator, ances, admitting their Claims, in order that the pay ment of the 5th Dividend may be endorsed thereon.
Co.
Brunch of the ORIENTAL BANÈ CORPORATION 1685 that have been approved by the Court of Chan- cory will be paid on and after MONDAY ANY NEXT. the 29th August, at the Officer of the THE Undersigned having been appointed NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIM TED. The 5th Dividend is payable on all Clairis on Sab Agents for the above Company aro prepared to accept RISKS against FIRE at vich previous Dividenda have been paid. Current Rates.
F. FAUDIN & D Hongkong, 8th August, 1887.
(1498 FIRE INSURAN 'E COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, Agents of the shove Company, are Propared to ACCEPT RISKS at Curront Rates.
PUSTAU & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 13th January, 1881. 1177 THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE INSURANCE.
E. W. RUTTER. Agent for the Oficial Liquidator,
Oriental Bank Corporation. 2. Queon's Road.
24th August,. 1887. HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
1162
THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY.
COMPANY'S
THIS DAY (SATURDAY)
27th August, 1897, TWO SPLENDID PERFORMANCES. ANOTHER NOTABLE CHANGE
PROGRAMME.
OF
The Afternoon Performance is the Tovogators' Jubilee, à Carnival of Fan, and Grand Amuse- mout for them.
Superb and Intelligent House educatul in both Sohosis of Hippies.
The Prussian Trakene Black STALLIONS and the Burmeas PONY porforging in liberty.
CRISTO, and the Dauntless Australian AMA- The Magnificent Haute Ecole Fores MONTE ZON Miss VICTORIA BLANCHE.
The Daring Equestrienness Miss Noka und Miss LDA STOODLEY.
5 YEAR DIVIDEND POLICF THIS Polios sosureste the insured the option Tof terminating his Insurance at the end of any 5 Year period, and receiving for his Polinya cash aarronder value together with bia share of cumulated surplus apportioned as a dividend. If death occur, the full amount ofthe Paley will SATSUMA, MANGA, IMABI, Kroro & TORO paid immediately on proef of death, together will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th inst.
with a Mortuary Dividend of 50 per Cost of all Premiums received during the 5 Year period in which death may harmn."
Prospectus and full particulars may be bad ou application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Acting Agent. Hongkong, 13th January, 1887.
NOTICE.
COMPANY.
1 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel, at HALF. PART ELEVEN O'CLOCK THIS DAY (SA. TURDAY), the 27th instant, for the purpose of receiving & Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts, dleeting Directors
Auditor and declaring a Dividend. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary.
| 1478 Hongkong, 27th August, 1887. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
16OTICE is hereby given that the ORDIN
NRY HALF YEARLY MEETING THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation
THIS DAY (SATURDAY), the 27th day
VASES, JAIS. PLATES, BOWLS, IN. CENSE BURNEES, TEA and COFFEE SETSEGG SHELL WAKE,ENAMELLED
BRONZES. WARE,
KAKIMONO8, SCREENS, and EMBROIDERIES.
Sc., ic. TERMS OF SALDAs Customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong. 25th August. 1887.
| 1025
·GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
2. Sums less than $1, or more than $30 at one time will not be received. No depositer may deposit more than $2,500 in any one your.
3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having 3100 er more at their credit may al their option
No. 336. transfer the sme to the Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation on fixed deposit ford by Public Auction, to be held en following Particulars of Sale of Crown-
| 12 months at 5 per cent, par annan interest,
4.Interest at the rate of 81 par cant, per the SPOT, on annam will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balunos.
MONDAY,
the 29th day of August, 1387, atd E 5-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis at Peak Hood near the Albany, are pablished with a Pour-Book, which mast bo presented with | for general information. each payment or withdrawal. Depositors must By Command.
of Cost; (Silk and Tee Sections, with Tele-not make any entries themselves in their Fast-
Books, but should and then to be written up } gram Cole).
Keith Johnston's Royal Atlas of Modern
Geography.
Blac's Conora Atlas of the World." ・・ Leare's Hand Book of Eastern Geography." Keith Johnston's "Hand Book of Geography"
Physical, Historical and Descriptive. Day's The Base Elors in training."; The Voyage of the * Vegu,”hew and cheap Ed. The Student's History of Modern Europe. Book-keeping without a Master, price B) Cts. The Art Jourasi; Royal Jubilee Extra
Newber.
Geiles" Hund Book of Geology," &c., &n. KELLY & WALSH, LD., HONGKONG.
W. BREWER HAS. JUST RUURIVED
Indian Forus from original Nestor Calcar
Drawings.
Phillip's Metallurgy.
Arnold's 8t. Paul and Protestantism. John Leach'a Pirtness.
Photographio Palating.
Naturalistio School of Printing.
Pen and Ink Drawing.
The Farmers Voterinary Adviser. Haldane's Engineering popularly considered. Soston's Marine Engineering, 6th. Ed. Century of Electelaltş,
Works of Marlowe, complete E3. The Teaching of Modern Languages, Notes for Mining Students. Thompson's Illustrations of China. Quastity of New Popular Songs & Dance Music. Japanned Deed Boxes with Good Looks. Now Stock of Mon's Tonnis Shoes, New Stock of Ladies' Tennis Balls Ayra's Champion Tonnie Balle. Ayrede Wimbledon Tennis Balls.
Continuous Drawing Paper. Cheap Stationery.
W. BREWER, Queen "is Boad
UNDFE HONGKONG HOTEL. 720. POWLANDS KALYDOR Topois and refreshes the face and hands of all exposed to the hot sun and dust, eradiesteà frookies, sunburn, tan, &o., and produses a beautiful and delicate complexion.
ROWLANDS ODONTO
whitens the teeth, proveots deday, and gives a plossing fragrance to the breath.
ROWLANDS MACASSAR OIL picserves and beautifies the bair, end ban be also had in a golden colour.
Sizes 3/8; 7: 10/0
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary
at least twice a year, about the beginning of Colonial Secretary's Oice, January and beginning of July.
for pandenes as to the business of the Bank if marked Ow HONGKONG SAVINGS BANZ | BUSINESS is forwarded froe by the rarions British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7-Withdrawala may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositer or bie daty appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-Book are necessary.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK
ING CURTORÁTION,
JOHN WALTER,
Aoting Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 13th August, 1897.
Pardonlars of the wetting by Public Agation Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 29th May of Angust, 1887, at 4 PM., by Ordér 124H EXCELLENCY THE OFFICER ADMINIS TERING THE GOVERNMENT, of Oye Lot of CROWN LAND in the Colony of Hongkong PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary Bionis.
for a term of 999 Years.
vila Register! Jao site.
RD.
1.
#
Solo.
Hongkong, 8th May, 1985.
NEW ORIENTAL CORPORATION. LIMITED AUTHORISED CAPITAL...... PAID UP
Registered Olcs, 40, THERAUNEEDLE STLERT, LONDON.
18
BANK
通
£2,000,000. £600,000
1 No. war the Albany
rete: 1867 82100
[1588
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN.......
AND TER COLONIES.
THE BANK roosives money or Deposit, Buy and Bells Bills of Exchange, TRADES Letters of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, und Transacta Braking and Agency Business generally on terms to be had on application,
Interest allowed on Deposits:
Fixed for 12 months, & per Cent, per Anasm. Fixed for 6 months, 4 per Cent. per Anzum. Fixed for 9 months, 3 par Cent, per Annum. Un Carront Deposit Arenants 2per Cent per Annwu on the daily balanon.
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of snob Claims purchased on advantageous terms.
Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE ÁSETRAFÓÐ SOCIETY.
D. W. RUTTER, Manager, Hungking Branch. Hongkong, 12th March, 1887.
[10
CURLAMBUX has which plagers in announcing that he has just opened a PURNITURE AND CURIO STORE at No. 8. Benconafeli Arcade. Always in Stock alarge and varied assortment of HoverBOLD FUENT Then, which, for quality and cheapness, cannot be wirpassat. Al Order will be promptly
Ask Chemists for Rowlands' Articles, of executed 20, Hatton Garden, London,
A. S. WATSON & Co. Wholesale and retail Agents for Hongkong.
1020
OSEPH
16, Fidelio, German str., for Swatcw.
BTEEL
GILLOTT'S
PENS.
16, Visayas, Spanish str., for Hongkong-
17, Formosa, British str., for Swatow.
GOLD
MEDAL
18. Pechili, British str. for Shanghai.
18, Thals, British str. for Bwatow.
18, Esmeralda, British str., for Hongkong.
PARIS, 1878. Sold by all Stationers and Dealers.
19, Namoa, British str., for Folio.
19. Satsuma, Hritish kark, for Foochow
Do
OMINION ORGAN & PIANO
1959
do.
20, Don Juan, Spanish str., for Manila.
20, Chi-yuen, Chinese str., for Swatow.
20, Titan, British str., for Shanghai.
INTIMATIONS,
WANTED.
Manufacturers of Cabinet, Combination,
Chapel and Pedal
ORGANS,
and Square and Upright PIANOS
Sole right to use Foley's Automatic PERIL
COVER, for the whole Continent of EUROPE i
A58 TROMED HOUSE near Caine Road This device shaolutely does the Organ made
Public
Rent from $70 to 109.
Apply to
Hongkong. 14th July, 1887.
F FOOCHO
FOOCHOW.
R. L. &.C.
Fisi
HOTEL
NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES,
adjoining EASTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH
COMPANY'S OFFICE
TELI&
June 1st, 188.
MODERATE.
G. T. BROCKETT,
Proprietor
[1135
號
生怡
YE
ፊ
C 0.
have awayɑ os baud
FE SUNG
COAL MERCHANTS,
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
TION OF COAL,.
ing it proof against Mico, Insects, Dust, &c.
BRANCH OFFICES:- MANORESTER, ENGLAND,
LONDON,
HAMBURG, GERMANY-
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
SYDNET,
MELBOURNE,
IN
- CHRIST-CRUZOD, NEW ZEALAND. DOMINION ORGAN & FIANO Co.,
BOWMANVILLE
ÚNTARIO,
Send for catalogia
WANTED.
CANADA
f1411
Straits-born Chinese, at pressat
NOTICE.
THE CHINA SUGAR BEFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
1402
T & MEETING of the CONSULTING COMMITTEE held This Day, an IN- TERIM DIVIDEND of 8 per cent. for the Half-year ending 90th Jane, 1887, on the paid np-Capital-of-the-Company, was declared, and the same will be paid on the Blat Angust to Shareholders un the register on the 18th inst
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from the 18th to the 31st August, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATENSON & Co.,
General Maragers. Bangkong, 13th August, 1887.
UTLER, PALMER &
ESTABLISHED IN 1815,
OR SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION,
MONDAY,
од
the 29th August, 1887, at 5P.3, on the Spot, No. 8, Albany Road, known as
being
NOHMAN COTTAGE,"
the reriaizing portion of INLAND LOT Ne. 848, with the BUILDING thereon,
comprising an area of about 17,515 square foot. Babjecs to the present Tenancy the Tenant to receive notless than 3 months'
notice to quit
The wonderful Japanese in their specialties and the imposing Rana ANIMAL ON EXHIBI- TION, forming a Grand Coobination worth miante inspection by all.
L. MAYA.
Sacratary,
Bowrington, East Point, Hongkong, 27th Angust, 1887.
11610
COMPANY, LIMITED. TOTICE is hereby given tbakan EXTRA-
NORDINARY RENT BAL MEETING
QUEEN PIEF INTRANCE will be held at the Cty Fall Hongkong, The Undersigned, goats for the above ("on-of August querent, at TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, pany, are prepared to A'CEPT RISK8 for the purpose of receiving the Report of the against FIRE at Carrent Rates.
Court of Directors, together with a Statement Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 19th September, NORTON & Co.. of Accounts to 90th June, 1887.
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1887. PHENIX
FIRE OFFICE The Underagued are wow prepared to GRANTPOLICIES ofINSURANCE against FIRE at Current Ratos.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co..
Agents for Phonix Fire Office. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED
HEAD OFFICE-HO`GKONG.
CAPITAL (SunschiaEp), $1,000.000.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, th August, 1987. [1511 HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is bereby rivon that the REGIS
TERS or SHARES of the Corporation [15] will be CLOSED from the Thirteenth to the 27th day of August currant (both days incinsise) daring which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
ROARD OF DIRECTORS. 1.UM SIN SAro. Esq. BAN HEY, Esq. Yow Cuore Pran, Esq. CHAN LICHOx Esq. Q. HʊI CHUNE. Esq.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager.
[1512 Hongkong, 9th August, 1887, HONGKONG AND, WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ORDINARY RALF-YEARLY
The Company GRANTS POLICIES DA MARINE RISKS to sil parts of the World,MEELING
www.
will be held at the Company's Office, Pray
1887, at EnvEN O'CLOCK IN THE FORENGON, when the Special Hasalution passed at the Ex- traordinary Meeting, held To-day will be sub- mitted for confirmation.
RUSSELL & Co..
General Managera.
164,5 Hongkong, 26th August, 1887. ESTATE OF GEORGE AUGUSTUS KIN. LOCH HONEY, Ists of Manila, Deceased.
LL Person, having CLAJMS against the ahora Estate, e requested to send haras to the undersigned on or before the 22ut. November next, or they will not be recognised.
T. H. WHITEHEAD,) 'F. W. MARSHALL. § Administrators.
JOHN FOWLER. Honkong, 27th August, 1887.
13641 ESTATE OF AUGUSTUS CHARLES GARD-
NER, Deceased, ·
A
1.
LL Porous indebted to the above Extate are regavated to make immediato paymont
OF SHAREHOLDERS to the Undersigned, and these having QLÄINS
payable at any of its Agoncios..
Contributory Dividends are payable to all will be held in the Oess of the Corepany, No against the sam must present them for psynwat, properly coached, not later than TUESDAY. 14. Praya Centaal, on MONDAY, the 20th inst Contributors of Business whether they are for the purpose of receiving The ten o un aty after when the vo
reboilers or not.
luizes will be recognised.
WILLIAM FREDERICK GARDNER, Administrator of the Abuse Estate,
No. 5, Chancery Lane. Hongkong, 27th August, 1897.
: 1040
HEAD OFFICE,
WOO LIN YUEN, Socrotary,
(555
No. 2, Queen's Rand Wort,
Hongkong. 14th March, 1881. THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED, BY BOTAL CHARTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720.
SHE Undersigned having-been appointed
Agents for the above Corporation, ars prepared to grant Insurances as follows:- Folicies at current rates, payable either here, Is London, or at the principal Porta of India, China, and Australia.
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
port of the Directors and a Statement of Acconuts to 20th June, 1987.
The TRANSFER BOOKE of the Company will bə CLOSED from the 15th to 29th August, both daya inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary
THE
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Hongkong, 12th August, 1887.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Head Ofice, Visteria, Hongkong, or MONDAY, the 8th Proxime, at 4 O'CLOCK P... for the purpose FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies issued for long or short periods at of presenting the Report of the Directors and 11544urrent rates.
Statement of Accounts to 30th April last, and of LIFE DEPARTMENT.
declaring Dividende. Policies issued for suma not exceeding £5,000, ad reduced ratos,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & C'c. Hongkong. 26th July, 1872. THE NETHERLANDS
Crown Rent, $13.64 per Annom. For further Particulars, apply to
K. N. HODY,
• Auctioneer.
Hongkong. 18th August, 1897,
TH
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received, instructions
to Bell by Public Austion, ou
FRIDAY,
the 2nd September, at 11.M, on Board, THE DUTCH STEAMER "RATJAN,"
of 143 Tons Grner, and 80 Tons Not Registor,
INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1845.
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FIRE
Built in 1932, acd Classed 106 A 1 with Agents for the above Company, are Lloyds Carrying Oapacity 2,400 Picula Bend waight, bungin good Working Order; prepared to ACCEPT MISKS, against FIRE a ahe lies in this Harbour; with all hor at Current Rates. TACKLE, APPARELandAPPURTEN. ANCES
THE Undersigned, having been appointed
down.
W. R. LOXLEY & CO. Hongkong, 24th March, 1897, A 1008
NOTICE.
PANY, LIMITED.
TERMS OF BALS-One think of the Purchase Money to be paid on fall of hammer and the Be
minder on transfor; the Stoasier to be at THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM.
THE Purchaser'srisk immediately after being knocked
For further Particulars, apply to the Vader- signed.
G. R. LAMMENT,
Auctioncor Hongkong, 20th August, 1867.
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VICTORIA SCHOOL, A
HOLLYWOOD Read.
HIS SCHOOL will be RE-OPENED on
MONDAY, September 5th.
A DRAWING Cusse for LADIES will be Opened on the same day.
1557 Mathematics, s
Co
Hongkong, 18th August, 187
OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALOUTTA, BORJAT,THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE
MADEAS, LAHORE, KUBBACHER, &.
Messrs.
JARMINE, MATHESON &C...
Are represented in Chins by
SIESSEN & C..................
LANS, CRAWFORD & Co. & by
B. E. REYNELL & Co. in Japan.......
Subjoined are some of the items consigned by
these well-known Shippers
L
SPIRITS,
COGNAC The popular "4 Star" quality and
bast.
COGNAC-The well-known" Star" quality. WHISKY SCOTCH, in Heart Shaped bottles,
speciality.
WHISKY SCOTCH, in Ordinary bottlek The Glenlivet" Whisky in round Guides. The Square bottle" Whisky of Napier Joho-
BLOND'S
The Celebrated “ CARLTON”—11 years siä. WHISKY IRISE, the best selected, very fine. N.B. All the above Spirits are of excellent quality, and are recommended
WINES.
RISKS accepted at CURRENT BATES. with the option to Insurers of receiving an IMMEDIATE CASH DISCOUNT of 10 per coat. in lien of the BONUS payable, as hitherto, out of the ascertained profits of the Company.
JAB. B. COUGHTRIE, Becretary Hongkong, 15th July, 1857.
17:31 CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE. INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 53rd instant to the 5th Proximo, both days inclusive.
By Order,
A B. CARFIT,
Acting Soaretary. Hongkong, 15th August, 137.
1558
ROOM.
ANTED a SINGLE GENTLE
State terms to
HE NOTARY PERLIC, D, A...
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT,
ARBITRATOR AND AVERAGE ADJUSTER. SHA PROTESTS EXTENDED.
21, PRAYA, HONGKONG,
Entrance in Pottinger Street. FOR SALE.
THE TUG STEAMER
1648
RAPIDO."
STEAMER Danatected in Hongkong by FFERS are
requested for the above Messrs. GEORGE FENWICK & Co. in 1884, now working in Iloilo (Philippines),
Length Breadth
Dupth......
10.2 fest. .14.7 fent. ..... 1.5icot. About 48 tane nett register. Speed, 11 miles.
The STEAMER is in Good Condition, sither to act as a tog or to make local royages.
For details apply to Messrs. SITH BELL & | Co. Manila ve Löflu.
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Hongkong, 27th August, 1987.
WMAN, & BOOM with or without Board. EATING'S BONBONS OR WORM
TABLET3.
A PURELY VEGETARIE SWEETMeat, both in I appearavos and taste, furnishing a moit agree- 1624able method of administering the only certain remedy for IxTESTINAL OF THREAD WORMS. It ja a perfectly soft and wild preparation, and ís especially adapted for Children. Sold in Bottles [1641
X. Y. Z... Chro of Daily Prous Diffies. Hongkong, 26th Aagnet, 1887.
MONEY 10 BE LENT, on FIRST MORTGAGE
sum of
TO BE LENT, OR FIRST
13886
35,000, For further Particulare apply by latter to
H. B.. Office of this Papor. Hongkong, 19th August, 1997.
NEW ADVERTISEME T THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA TA AMOY Company's Steamship
"ZAFIKO."
Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the (968 zove Port on MONDAY, the 29th fastest,
Agents for the above Company are pre-THE PRIVATE LESSONS given in English, French, THE Undersigned having been appointed pared to isme Polities of Insuranos against Fire 1580en the usual terms.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Horgkong, January, 1889. FRANSATLANTICFIRSINSURANCE at FOUR P.M.
JING COMPANY OF HAMBURG..
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE &t Current Pates.
COMPANY, LIMITED,
4 CLUB CHAMREES, HONGKONG.
The TELEPHONE EXCHANGE in now in
working order.
Subscription, $50 per Augumo. Electrical Materiki an sale, or hire. Electric BELLA fitted and maintained. Agents for ELECTRIC LIRTING. Estimates free for all kinds of Flestrical work.
HAROLD DOWSON,
Agkot. Hongkong, 26th August, 1887.
12629
BARK "WANDERING MINSTREL"THE Undersigned, AGENTS for the shove WANTED FIRST, SECOSE, and Tun SURANGBB is the oxton of $65,00, on first-
OFFICERS for the above Vessel. Apply on Board to Captain WALKER. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1857. --
TIM RER.
11587
THE Undersigned, Agents for Messra. E.E. ABRAHAMSON &Co. Sandakan,
163
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 26th August, 1697... FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND MIE Steamship T
| CALCUTTA. ·
* JAPAN,"
SIEMSSEN & Co, :--- Agonte. Hongkong, 18th November 1870 |34 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE Captain T. 8. Gardner, will be despatched for
COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
the abora Parts on THURSDAY, the 1st Sep
For Freight or Passage, apply to obor, at Nos.
DAVID BABÉOON, CONG đương
Agenta-
1638 Hongkong, 26th August, 1887.
- NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA,
Cumipsay, are prepared to GRANT IN-
class risks at current rates..
MELCHERS & Co Hongkong, 27th March, 1876. - [12 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
B's pure, SITUATION it For Invalids uso, POR SHERRY-Vory British Bordo, are so prepared to T
Address:-Care of Messrs. KWONG SUNG & Co Lawyer's Office. Advertizer ass had experience
No. 68, PRAYA.
in office details, is a good Mua of Business, and THE LONDON KERATED WATERS throughly understands Solleitor's Book-keeping
MANUFACTORY.
especially on Kair's Systom, and kolda eresilent THESE POPULAR WATERS are now Testimonials. Balary moderate. Pasatge money being Manufactured at Nus. 1 & 2 BALONS to Hongkong to be paid by intending Employer. FIELD ARCADE, were orders will be received Apply by letter to A. B., caro of 8 Er and promptly exerted at the usual moderato | PANG, Dag, Swalow who will communicate with charges, viz
Buda water doza, for £100
Lemonade................
Gingerale.....
1,00
1.00
Raspberryade.
1.00
Sarsaparila
1.00
27
Beltzer, Lithin, and
other Mineral Waters
40
22
D. K. GRIFFITH & Co.
|1180
Hongkong, 16th June, 1887.
adverliner in Singapore.
Swatow, Asgost, 1837.
116
KE Underigued, Agents of the abers Com
pany, are authorized to INSURE againt Superior and reliable. AMOROSO, MANZA-submit for inspection Samples of hard and soft FIRE at Current Rates. NILLA, & PALE DUT STIRRY, distia- TIMBERS suitable for Wharves Building and į
GILMAN & Co. guished by Plus, Black, and White Beals, General purposes. Charming Wines. Buit all foster. CLARET, I., Moalon, Larose, St. Estophe, Modoo in Quartz & Pizita. Need no recom- mendation...
For Prises apply to either of the above Firms [1518
1140g marked
AWIDOW seeks ENGAGEMENT A
RESIDENTARY GOVERNESS or would
be glad to gieo Lessons to CHILDREN in Music and French at moderate Fées. Pupils will bo attended to at their own homes
Apply to
at the Office of this Paper. Hongkọng, 23rd August, 1837,
11017.
HING
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.)
Agents Hongkong, 2nd November, 1896,
NOW READY.
by
LUNGE KUNG NO CHIH YU WALTZ, BEST FIRE CRACKERS
THE FEIN00 WALTZES, and all kinds of FIRE WORKS. Alxo, MAN SHUN "WING'S CHEFOO PONGEE SILK WHOLESALE.
FUNG TANG, Solo Agent,
42, BON STRAND, Rongkong. 11634
R. C. PASSMORE,
published by
SYDENHAM MÕUTRIE,
Tus PurvroRTE AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE,
Shanghai.
19th January, 1887.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1882
PORTLAND
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th April, 1859.
B HING, '
PHOTOGRAPHER. No. 8, QUEEN'S BOAD, Opporite the TELEGRAFE OFFICE, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1887.
1117
₤1275
THE Company's Steamer
"SAGHALIEN," "* Cocomandant Homery, will leave for the shore Portu shortly after hor arrival from Europé
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ageat. Hongkong, 27th August, 1867.
THE S
“FOR NEW YORK, 3/9 LII American Skip
MaNEAR
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, ANTI SINGAPORE. HE Steamship
THE
---"JAPAN,"-.
having arrived from the above Parts, Contiguous of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods and Kowloon Wharf nad Godowa Company's ara boing landed at their risk into the Hongkong
West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 1st Prazimo, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Consignees are bereby informed, that sil Claims must I made immediately, as noue will bo entertained after the 20th instant.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 26th August, 1887,
FOR SHANGHAI
THE Steamship
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"¿MOY." Captain R. Kobler, will be despatched for the above Part. TO-MORBOW, the 28th inst., at FOUR P.M.
Fer Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Oo. Hongkong, 26th August, 1997. [1635
STEAM TO BOMBAT VIA STRAITS,
THE P.&O.S. N. Cole Steamship
"VENETIA,”
will leave for the above place on MONDAY, the 29th instant, at THE PM, instead of as previously advertised.
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B. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent Hongkong, 27th August, 1687. THE "QIAS" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT)
BOURNE.
AND MEL- (Taking through Carge for QUEENSLAND POETS, ADELAIDE, TARMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, &c.)
HE British Steamer
"PATHAN."
Captain Jas. Rowley, will be despatched as abora on WEDNESDAY, the Slat inst, at FOULF.5. The steamer les excellant Accommodation for First Class Passengers. Face to Sydney vr
For Freight or Passago, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Managers. Hongkong, 27th August, 1887,
(3640
will load here for the above Fort, and will have Melbourne $150. quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CABLOWITS & 39 Hongkong, 37th August, 1887.
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