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I
Fagkong, Cardea, and Macao Steamboat Co.'s verssty of their Club. The sampiny num.
Shares S110 par ocht. prom,
bered about a hundred and fifty, Exp- Taka-China Starr Navigation Co.'s Starter was served in St. Andrew's Hall. The
10 par cent. Jidsount."
THN DAILY PRESS
music was aapphed by the Band of the Noria FE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 amptonshire Regiment, and dancing was on- tioned to a late hour, a very evening
JANUARY S2o, LBES,
VESSE
BERTH.
FOR SU
NG, AND
China and Maula Steamship Company, Timited
-30 pakuon, discount, nomi Dal, Dagins Stearathip Company. Limited--8 per being pant by all present. The Hotsolidated THE Undersigned, Agents of the shove Sto
share.
Hongkong Gas Company's Sharee $175
⚫share.
per
Hongkong Hotel Company's Share195 per
xbaro. China Sugar Redning Company, Limited-142
por share, adoro. Jer Singar Rating Company, Limital-$50
jar share, Daminal.
Beatles Club was formed about a year ago for the purposes of conviviality, and it has its babi- lat at Wanolol.
No less than three patty fires socurred on the 27th December, on the other side of the Harbour While the military were practising with th gana nt. Kalo "during the morning one of the abolls bard and set are to the grasa. Tuo fire was, howover, promptly extinguished. Later
Harking Ice Coinpany's ShareR-is patio the dag a haystack took fro naar Hungham, but was checked by the Police hefore the fames could spread to the houses in its viciaty Shortly befor 11 p.. a number of matsheds erected as a tomporary market at Hanghani caught fire and the whole of them, some thirty. five, were completely destroyed.
Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited
$100 per sharo. Perak Tin Mining and Smelting Company
-820 per shar Pajom and Surgie Dua Samantan Hinteg
Company, Limited-812:25 per share Taral Sugar Cultivation Company-Ts.18 por
share.
Hongkong Ropa Manufacturing Company, Li
ulted $47 per share.
A S. Watson Co., Limited-65 por cort.
premina, en div Himekong & Howloon Wharf and Godern Co.
Limited--38 pur coat, prem. Singapore fumaroco Company, Limite-$21
par shape. Chinnu Imperial Loan of 1884 1-71 per cent,
promin, E.
Clunere Imperial Loan of 1984 C- pir cent.
prium, nom.. Clinis gatal Loto, 1880 E-pir vent,
premin, maos.
HONG KONG TEMPERATURE.
Pro Nao40. P'ACCOSTA Gode Exam
December
Baronicter) A.M.
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amore-1.h
30.38
40
Terranearl Pilk.....
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Taimemtiam; (Wat bulb).
Thermit.eter-)t.m. (Wes Inth)...
ThecounterAP.X. (Was bulb).......
Thermoter- Maximum da Chornyrumətər-- Motimum (over tilglti
The steamers of the Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Stato boat Company have lately been untnekly in the matter of collisions. It is not long ago that the Company's boat Pawn had the misforter to be in a series of collisions in the Canton river, sad the Honam has resently had a simillar though not so varied experience. She was coming down the river on the moraing of the 7th December, and when close to Whampoa, alt jank was noticed standing across her orso. The Honan made to ge astern of bor, but when closa up to ber ühe junk
Jank Island, Tar
shifted. The Honon reversed engines, but with
the amount of way on this had no effect, and
struck the junk, knocking a large hole in her. The junk was drivon elese into the shore by the force of the blow, and there shegrounded. "The Honen sastaned no damaga.
At the regular meeting of Zetland Lodge, No. 525, hell on Tuesday evening, the 7th December, Bro. D. Gillies was installed Worshipful Mastor for the enssing 999". by Vary Wor. Heo. 8. J. Gower, D. D. G. M., assiete by the Grand Lodge officers. Wor. Bro. Gllies invested his officers as follows: 1.P.M., Wor. Bra. M. Falconer; S.W.. 3. Will- Bro. A. D. Death; J. W. Bro. mott, Treasurer, Bro. E. Wookey; Secretary, Bro. J. D. Bill; S.D., Bro. J. H. Scott; J.D. Bro. R. Cooks; Director of Ceremonies, Bro, M. Bovan; IG, Bro. H. R. Rawlinson; Blow- ard, Bra. T. Hamphreya. On the closing of the Lodge the brethren adjourned to the banquetting Dalt, whero cold nullation was served. Tha
NEWS FOR THE ENGLISH MAIL.need a taste, including those of the De
LATE TELEGRAMS.
BERLIN, 17th December. The article in the Invalida Ruase his had a deritedly disyaisting effect In Germmy and Amatis
The Journal de St. Petersburg, whilst on dorsing the avolide Russo, believes that the pancy will int he broken.
LONDON, 19th December.
His Holiness the Pope in receiving the Duke Kortclk expread the most serial tentiments tandards Bay and and Queen Victoria.
INSURANCES.
IN HAMBURG.
Company, aro Prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates,
PUITAU & Co., Águala. Hongkong, 13th January, 1994 THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
1177
Captain A for the January, at For Freig
DA
INS & Co.
138.
Hengkon CHINA
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE.--Hongkong. CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
..8 400,000 PXD-UP CAPITAL.
1.286.000 FOR POI TOTAL ARBETS......
530,000 PORTS.. CLAIMS PAID SICERD
and ti RISKS accepted at CURRENT RATES OP TEEMIA.
Borstary.
.
», despatched AY, Berd
57. [2518 >MPANY.
EENSLAND LBOURNE, for NEW
S.
"WHAMPOA." Fawostt Commander, will be despatchsil sa obovo TO-DAY, the 3rd January, at Four RX.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, THE CO
[721 Hongkong, lat September, 1837.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.,
Agents for the aboro Compeny tre pre
Undersigned having bean appointed pared to issue Policies of Insurance against Firs on the usual terms.
ARE
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1882.
(935
Thy attention of Passengers is directed to the Saperior Accommodation offered by this Sten mor, which is situated amidships upon the: uppor Dock
For Freight or Passage, ufato
BUTTERFIELD & SWTRE, Agents. Hongkong, 24th December, 1987. 2513
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI via AMOY
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
STEA FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, ADEN SUEZ, PORT SAID; MALTA, MARSEILLES GIBRALTAR PRINDIS4, ANCONA, VENICE, TRIESTE, PLY- MOUTH, AND LONDON: BOMBAY, MADRAS CALCUTTA, AND
ATHO,
VESSELS ON THE BERTO
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, "
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
MATIS EXPECTED.
THE PINCH MAIL..
The M. Mst Fangtze, with Him Frashr mcil of the 2nd ult., Juft Singaporeal. El say on the 31st ult., and many ha éxtlik hete on uře,
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, about the 7th instant. This pekat brbaru raplien la lotters despatched. Iron Vongkong on the 25th October
PORT SAID..
BRINDISI GENOA ANTWERP.
BREMEN, AND HAMBURG;
THE INDIAN BAH
AUSTRALIA.. N.B.-C.GO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH FOLTS IN THE LEVANTE BLACK SEA The Inn-China steamer Thising, with thá
BYL OF LADING POR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GLY PORTS, MARSEILLE, TRIESTE, HAM-
URO, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON,2......
HPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION
COMPANY's Steamship MIRZAPORE," Captain R. Harvey, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatch Front this for LONDON vía ROMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on TUESDAY, the rl January, 1888, FOUR M,
borotvad on-board nati Cargo will 10A.M.Parcels and Specie (Gold) at s Office until Noog. on the day of railing
Tos, 3ilk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo General Carge for London will be conveyed vin Bombay without transhipment, Arxiving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.
For further particulars regarding FREMR and PIEBASE apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM " NAVIGATION-- COMPANY:
The Contents and Yaine of Packages are re- quired to be declared prior to shipment.
THE MAN ON INTRANCE COM. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates Offea, Hongkang.
PANY, LIMITED
HEAD OFTICR-KOVARUNO. CAPITAL (SUESCRIBED), SLGUNG00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LUM SIN SANG, Dag. Ban Her, Esq. | You Cuero Peño, Eag CHAY Li Cnoy Eeq. | Q. Hot Chune, Esq.
The Company GRANTS. POLICIES MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agatcies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Shareholders or not.
VOOʻLIN YUEN, Senetary
[1782
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2. Queen's Road West,
Flongkong, 14th Mkoh, 1881. NORTH GERMAN FIRD INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
puty District Grand Macter az the newly in- ktalled Master of the Lodge, wurschotionred, and the remainder of the evening. was up toodesigua AGENTS for the above Bongs and recitations.
*** For other mail news as Supplemeni. ;.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
[13
Compar, arepared to GRANT IN- URANOES to the extent of $65,000, on first- alana roka athurrent rates.
NELCHERS & Co Hogkong, 27th Mar 1876. THE LONDON ASSURANCE INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OP HIR MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 1720.
THE Undersized having been sprint.ve Agents for the above Corporation, prepared to grant Logames as follows
are
In a recent bulletin on the Crown Prince'a o CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR GUN- malady, Sir Harell Mackenzie prozomer the BOATS BOILERS, 150 H.P. each, with rm better the voten stronger, acl the old fittings, tested to 150 lbs. to the square inch: veling diminished; the new swelling to be they are suitable for a vessal about 600 tons, or higher in the throat and not muligant. No would be very suitable for driving stationary aporation is intended at prevent
ogines Cornish BOILERS 16 ft. long by 6 Lť.
MARINE DEPARTMENT in diameter, double rivetted, with 4 Galway's Policies at ourrsat rates, payable silber here, Patent Tuis in each. 1 Large STEA in Tondon, orats, principal l'orts of India, LAUNCH ENGINE and BOILER, 2 Vertical China, and Australis HOLLERS: 1 Steam Flex ENGINE HOLER
FIRE DEPARTMENT 10-1T ENGINE: Steam Punes. Hori Palpies sued for long or short periods at sontal and 2 Diagonal Steam WINCHES 1 current rates,
MACHINE. 1 DWULING
LIFE DEPARTMENT. - MACHINE. 2 EMERY TOOL GRINDERS. Policon legned for same not exveeding £5,000, Patent FAN BLOWER 5 Boxes TAP and at reduced rates, DIEB. 2 Weston's PATENT BLOCKS, 4 and 9
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. tons. 2 double acting HAND Puzг. Hongkong, 26th July, 1872
114 5,000 gal. WATER TANK. Bradford's Patent THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE STEAM LAUNDzy, capable of wasting about 1,500 pisces per day, with Boiler and Exgine. 7 new
Sir Moreli Macksuzie maintains but the ider of cpcer in the Prince's throat is Large PLINING doubtful, and is certainly improved.
*LONDON, 20th December.
The Delegates at the Sngar Duties Conference have signed the Protocol, the majority making meservations.
In his speech at Derby, Lord Salisbury on
nod Protection, which, he said, in England would lead to nothing short of Civil War.
The two woo Callan and Harking have been *comunistel for trial.
Ostaa Digan bas assembled a large force at Hanibal.
1
INSURANCE.
Baad-Power Patent STEEL FLOOR THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE MILLS. by Pursehouse of Wolverhampton. 1
COMPANY'S
New Patent Haad-Power BICK SHELLING YEAR DIVIDEND POLICY MACHINE, by Nicholson, of Newcastle-on-Tyne,
al new LONDON, 26th Deomber.
The political situation is uneasy and is complicated by the circumstance, d Comit Talstodit having started for Barlin very sudden- ly,altera couferenes with Lord Salislary, who arrived in London specially. Anais has given
easures to either the German
marjan Ambasadors as ord Randolph Charehill has interview with M. de have audiease of the Oxar pestering
LONDON, 27th Dvember. The Rich Mission to Abyssinia has beca coolly reosives by King John, who delives to sue formave tom Italy.
The Welsh Land League has issual a mani- futo on the model of that of the Irish League
Lospor, 28th Deomber.
It is reported that King John of Abyssinia is rapidly advancing in strong fares ngiinst the Italians,
*HONGKONG.
A dostractiva dre oncurred early on the mora- ing of the 25th Dacombor, breaking ous in Bard Lane and quickly extending to Bomban Strand and Clavurly Street, destroying in all thirteen horses and a great deal of property. Adgling wall autoriuuately struck Mr. Hoes. Foreman of the Volunteer Brigade, and crashes his leg a badly that it had to be supatatel of the Civ! Hospit
For farther Particulars, apply to
All the sborn Machinery are now or as good18 Policy create the insured she optima of borrinating his insurance at this and of any Year period, and receiving for his Poling a cash mrrander value together with his share of secinulated surplus sportioned as n dividend. If death near, the fall amount of the Policy will
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Anationer,
Queen'■ Read.
Hongkong, 24th June, 1987.
$22
11228
FOR SALE.
HEIDSIECI 8 per case of 1 dozen quarts. $23... per ease of dozen pints. - PAUL DUBOIS & Coʻr CLARET, GRAND VIH LEOVILLA. " $2b... per case of i dozen quarts.
CLARET, Chatkan LanoSE.
$13 per case of 1 dazon quaris. $14. per base of 2 dosen pinta. PONTET CANET. $9.30........ per case of 1 dozan quarts
PALMER MARGAUX.“ $7.50 per case of 1 duxes quarts. $8.00........ per case of dozen pints. LORMONT.
......... por caso of 1 dosen quarta
JOHN WALKER & SONS” GLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY. $8........... par.case of 1deren bottles.
ALSO. OUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
WINES AND SPIRITS.
STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, let Jannery, 1884.
H
FOR SALE.
121
THAMPAGNE "MONOPOLE -HELDSIECK & Co- MONOPOLE RED SHAL (redit dry).
Do. "see" RED FOR
(dry). GOLD FOIL J
do. (extra drg). CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Do
Da
Bola Agants for HEIDSIECK & Co., BRIMS,
For Hongkong, China and Japan. Toughour. 1st July, 1995,
Tho dioral insuranco companies have lost among them as $150,000. The Medical Com. mission appointed to inquire into the causesT QË the prevalence of fever in the Wasters district of Victora met for the first timeon thaifternen of the 28th Dreember, and adjourned iz order that a legal secretary might be appoined Mr. DRY „A. G. Wise was appointed by the Government, and the Comisión met again on the mil Jan- very, and prepared a series of quartona to de un to ritmess?. On the evening of the 29th December the Portugasan community presented &address of congratalaticu to Sr. Rosa, Fortu- gusse Minister to China, on the succesfal con- "ölusion of his regotiations for a trait with China, A Positall march, Public Schooland Un- iversities e. Purtball Club was played Woug a-cheong and resulted in a victory for the for mor by fire trisato nil An explosion of a rather serious character occurred in the parcel room on hoard the Douglas steamer Farmosa ot the 26th Desember during the passage fruip Hongkong to Swatow, injuring three Chiuose and destroying STOVES, and TRICYCLES. the houses in the starboard alley.. The annu3CALES, BICYCLES. meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong and PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH. Maceo Glass Manufacturing Company Lamited, PIANOS.
FOR SALE.
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
[1268
LACCONE'S SHERRY, PORT.
CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE HOOKS, BURGUNDY, BRANDY, WHISKIES, ALE, STOUT, MACHINERY, PIANOS,
Apply to
tor NINGPO, CHEFOG, NEFCAWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOT, and Ports on the YANGTSEI), WE Company's Steamship
T
HECTOR,"
Captain Batt, will be despatched as above -TO-DAY, the 3rd January,
For Freight or Passags, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE. Agante Hengkong, 26th 2 or 1887.
12520 THEBEN HINT OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE British Steamer
THE
"BENARTY/
Captain Ed. Le Boutlier, will be despatched as a bore ou cr about ths trd. January. For Fraight or Parmayı, apply, to
GIER, LIVINGSTON &Co.,
Aponte Hongkong, 27th Dosenber, 1887. 12523 FOR NEW YORK, VA SUNZ CANAL. THE Steamship
"PORT FICTOR," C. Bird. Commander, ll be despatched for the above Port on or abort the 2nd January.
This steamer las Superior Passenger Accom motion
For Freight or Panange, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
A gauti. Hongkong, 21 Desember, 1887.
"SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. WA Steamship
"FLINTSHIRE,"
Elipers are particularly requested to net the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Luling.
E. L. WOODIN.
Soprintendent. Hongkong, 23rd Degember, 1887. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR· ́ SAIGON, SINGAPURE, BATAVIA. CO. LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS. CALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ. PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND,
BLÁCK SEA PORTS.
AND ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES.
PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA;
: LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP NTUESDAY, the 10th January, 1858, at Noox, the Company's Steimshap AVA" Commandant Vimont, with MAILS. PASSENGERS SPECIE, and CARGO. will losve his Port for the above places,
ALSO.
Cargo and Sysois will be registered for Lan. don as well as for Marsailles, and accepted in transit through Marsailles for the principu places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Nocs.: Cargo will be received on board until 4 M.) Spacis and Parcels until 3 P., on the 9th Jannery. 1888. (Parocie are not to be sent. or heard they must, he left at the Agency's Offer Contents and value of Packages are requintil.
For further particulars, apply at the Con- rengt Office.
Atao,
AND BALTIC PORTS:
Indian m left. Singapore the 31st ulf, and LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAXI) is dus hare on the 7th stund.
TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
Tax COMPANT'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE
N.B.-Canov QAN BE TAKEN ON TEROGR BILIS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA.
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() MONDAY, the 23rd day of January. 1888, at For P.M., the Company's Stenasirip NECKAR," Captain Bapeer, with MAILS, TASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CA100; will leave this Port sakbore, CALLANG AT GONÇA
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be revived on Board until £ P.M., Specie and Paruls until 3 P., one 2nd | Jan., 1888. (Parois are not to be ent on Board; they umat bo left at the Agency Offee) Contents and Value of Packages are required.
The Stegner has splendid Accommodation and curries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further Particulara, apply to
|
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 27th Donamber, 1887.
CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.
TAKING CARGO AND PAYENGIS
JAPAN, CANADA THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,
VIA
17
To
THE CANADIAN FACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.
HE, British Steamship
"ABYSSINIA,”
TH AMERICAN MALL.9. The P. M. star City of Peking, with the American mail of the 10th Ferber, left S Fraverses on that dule, and is cap home on n about the 8th Javaeg.
The O. &. steamer Sun Publy, with th Americas tasil of the 29 Dreamber, Jeff Sna Francisco on that date, and many for xp d here on or about the 9th instan
STEATUS EXPECTEDL Tho Shiru Line stenmor Meriwellsitize 1 Singapore on flas With Decoralier, and is now de
The OS. S. Cal's steamer Heeler belt. Singen - pore on the 2341 Dece: ber, und is yow due.
The les Lins strainer Glancer left Sisterapune on the 27th December, and is de heys on the Brd January.
The Ben Lius teguer Bread/left Singapore on the 26th December, and is then here on 15 3rd Junnary"
The P. &. extra stesenter Zambes, Tote Bombay at pom, on the 17t] Becoming, and is duo here on the 3rd Juanicy.
The Gellatl's Lino stramer slogu. Left Sign- pure on the Sith Decomber, and is dus here a the 3rd January.
The D. D. Rozmer Bethens left. Singapors on the 7th Decorative, and is de lere on flie 3rd January.
The Union Laur stoňmer. Principia luft! Six- gapore on the 2714 Demember, and jer dua hara on the 3rd January.
· The en Line scamer filemma 1-6: Singa 3,651
Commander, pore on the 29th Decğalvoy, nid is due hera as will be despatshed for VANCOUVER, BC, IA the 4th, Junulary.
Toze Register, Lon,
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, on FRIDAY, the The O. 8. S. Co's steamer Agamemang left
27th January, 1898, at THREE P.M.
To be followed by S. 8. "BATAVIA," on Singapore on Els 2947 Thiennher, ind is d 28th Fabrnarz, and B. S. "PARTHIA" on here on the ith Junnery. 24th Marah.
The N. . I. strimmer Bergus 1951. Binagre Connection will he made at Yokohamn with on the fst, and is dse here on the Sill instant. Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Perts, and
The Austro-Hungarian Blog's stemmer. Elek at Vancouver with San Francisor by the regular
COMPANY.
Samers of the PACIFIC COAST SPANSHIP r eft Singapore on the maming of the 2nd
Through Tamaga Tickets granted to Erg-|--- and. France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic
lines of Staamers.
Firat-olas Fares granted as follows- To Vancouver.
Mexicon 8160.00. Ta Victoria and Sax Francison 175.00 To all Common Points in Canada 200.00.
and the United States
To Liverpool.. To London
300.00. 305.00.
Teller Esiopean Points at proportionate rates. Special daced ratos granted to Officers
ang is due here on the 18th însiant.
POSTOFFICE
When Casengon fub has bona vai swant al delayed nt of which are Bab Decasionally) that the nibles est de isto mote on the serper, Soud to
Cat pananas ensomag by and Forward by without any ofleas writing what cor to the Postmaster Ganerai This shall be acted an the fral time can of complant wemes; it is a of
Dascaster, Commundy, will be despatahod for Lhe abova Porta about the lat January, 1899.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 24th. December, 1887.
SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. OCODENTALAND ORIENTALSTEAM tied to Points in the United States, susaid be on band Ship, at the Peak, Tori. Aberdee
12511
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. HE-Steamship
TH
"MERIONETHSHIRE,"
G. DE CHAMPEATY,
Agent. nagkong, 29th December, 1897,
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,
MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH
OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
P. B. Wilkins, Commander, will be despatched AMERICA AND EUROPE VIA THE
for the above Ports on the 2nd January.
Tor Freight or Passaro, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & C...
Agents. Hongkong, 27th December, 1897, (25:25 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA
SAKI, AND KOBE.
Passing through the INLAND BEA),
"TEXIRAN,"
bo pod immediately on proof of death, together{THE P. & O. S. N. Go! Steamship with a Mortuary Dividiad of li per Gent, of all | I premiumas received during the & Fear period in which death may happen.
Prospectus and fall particulars may be had on
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Acting Agents.
Hongkong, 13th January, 1887.
190
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
STEAMERS.
THE Steamship BELOIC" will be
despatched for San Frandsen mid Yoko hama, on TUESDAY, the 10th January, at THERE P.M. Cor meion being made at Yoko- hany with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Pora
of the Anay, Nary, Ciril Barvice, and these to iet such matters pass for Imperial Clius and Japanese Castas, to be giving trouble, a verse, which generally gown
tauru prouble in the n htained on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany Carge don
LOCAL Dutresov. Na skaligury is attemake!
But the Company's Offices addrossed to Mr. DE. BROWN, District Freight Agent, Van- or slang private host the Cover, B.C.
This
somed in the nidus wain beprisa afise of Fraight will be received on Board 4 r..tasiuessnenter,ai which delivery enn ballootid. on the 26th January, 1898.
Cho Pasin haide for 188ī, ne visoud to date All Parcols must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in fall; and the will te, fonted in the Delly Free Directory. same will be received by a antil 5 PM. the habitlen, 74 sus licen
I the on anthoris compete Masa e of day provions to sailing.
For informstien as 10 Passage or Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.. Agenta. Hongkong, 27th December, 1887.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked ter address in full: and same will he received at the
will leave for thaabara plačak on THURSDAY. | Company's Offles nntal Five P.M. Chứ day pro the 5th January, at DivuiGHT.
ion to sailing.
Vaperufendent
To San Francise...
...... $800.00
Hongkong, 22nd Dearrabot, 1887.
11
To San Francisco and vetern,
350.00
available for 8 months.
To Liverpool
To London........
333.00 319.00
- GELLATLY'S” LINK OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA
THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Con.. THE Steswhip
pany, are authorized to INSURE against. FIRL at Current Rates
'GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, lat Janovy, 1889
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE
ASSURANCE COMPANY
“MOĠUL,"
J. British Bark
"HLACKADDER,"
Post infection polishly Hough res
A The athoulssi List of Wands 1 connection with Mis paper is the sample twice eard thy in our Exin, which in a cara [8 corrected to a burch hiter hour the de
4. E. Hore, Master, will load here for the above "For Praight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 2rd November. 1887.
FOR NEW YORK.
Tother Europeau points proportionate THE 3/3 LII British Ship rates. Special reduced rates granted to Offers
JOHN M. BLAIKIE," of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Captain Faulkner, will load for the abovя Port, Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on and will have quick despatch.
will be despatched for its above Ports, on the splleation. [175th January
For Freight or Paste, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agenta.. Hoogkong, th December, 1887. 12528
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THE Undersigned Javing been appointed Agents for the above Company, zre preparat to GKANT POLICIES against FIRE AND LIFS at Current Hales.
PESTAU & Co. Kingkang, 1st April, 1895. TRANSATLANTICFIRSINSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
685
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE a Carrent Bates.
SIEMSSEN & Ça.,
Agents.
Bangkang, 16th November, 1672 (15) MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM-
PANY.
The Undardgned, Agents for the above Company, 570 prepared to GRANT POLICIES again FIRE to the orient of $60,000 on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
one
at Current Rates.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agarts Imperial Fice Incoranco Company Hongkong, th May 1881.
- NOTICE
COMPANY.
138
COOKING QUEEN PIRI INSURANCE The Undersigned, Agents for the bare Com. parare prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates,
NORTON & Co.,
Agentx
was left on the 30th December, when a solution 'SINGER" SEWING MACHINES; - dissolving the company was passed. The sanual me-ting of the Dairy Farm Company, Lómited, was held the same day. A meeting of the Hong- kong iste Asociation way held on the 31st Dusiomber. New Year's Day was alebrated in the anal fashion, being shared in tho fischarge of rockets and crackers, the ringing of balls. So. Just before nine o'block pm. a fire broke out in Queen's Rosa West, by which three bouses vore destroyed. Later on,
night, s ro ocenered on the opposte side of 25431 the harbour at Mong Kok-tani, by whicboighteen houses were burned down.
or
The night was clear,
and as the lowes faced the water the fire pr spated quite impressivo sight.
The tenants of Club Chambers has received notic to quit on the lat February. The pro
erfy is to haɖebuilt.
The work of fixing the grippers on the Peak
everything will
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings. Hongkong. 1st January, 1896.
QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
·Napies JoKNSTONE'S BLEND,****
Superb Quality, CUTERE, PALMER & CO. SELECTION.
Apply la
LANK, CRAWFORD & CO.,
Hoogkong
NOW
ON BALE.
Hongkong 16th July, 1887.
IGNI
19
FLEE OFFICE
The Undersigned we now prepared to GRANT POLIDI ESHINSURANCEEgainst FIRE at Current Rata
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co :/
Agenta, for Phonix Fire Of Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
1
BOUND VOLUMES of the China Overland Hongkong and China by Mesze. J, & B. TEN-
Trads Report for the Year 1858.
PRICE, TEN DOLLARA
Apply at the Daily Press Office,
Hongkong, January, 1887.
INDEPENDANCE BELGE:
Tawar is proceeding, and it is expoted that Le meilleur marché, le plas répande et le
completed and the Tramway in ruuning order in a month's time, when it will misax informé das granda jonrusut suropéen
bo opound for traffic.
The troopship Orentes, with the 1st Battery let Brigade 1.aonshire Division of the Royal Artillery, and various time-expired troops of the Garrison, will leave baro to-morrow morn- ing, the 4th inst.
langue
française
EDITION QUOTIDIEN NE TROIS MOIS, SIX MOIs, Douza Koza,
fr. 15..
fr. 30,
tr. 60.
Four of the mombers of the Government Fire Brigade have resigned, and s petition has been (destinés
EDITION HEBDOMADAIZE dita d'outre-m
sistement aux pays hors d'Etroj.
4
THE Codesignad have been appointed Sale Agents for the tale of their Goods in NEXT, Glasguy, and Moses.. David ConSAR & Box, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co Hongkong, January, 267.
123 AND R. TEINENTS ALE" and
PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & BONS'
Merchant Navy` Navy Boiled
CANVAS. Long Flax Стола ABNHOLD, KARBÉRG & Co.
122 Bengkeng, 11th May, 1867. DOR.TLAND CEMENT-
-
J. B. WHITE & BROS. SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISH & Co.
Hongkong, 11th April, 1888. -
(Chinese Daily Press),
PUBLISHED DAŽY,
Pasangars, wh have paid full fare, ro embarking at Sau Francisco for China or Japan (or vice vers within one year month, will be allowed a discount of 10%. This altowaA DE does not apply to through farez from China ant Japan to Europe,
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo, da tined to points beyond San Francisco in the United States should be sunt to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOT, THE Company's Stownship
AGAMEMNON," Chatain Wilding, will be dospatched as above on SATURDAY. the 7th January. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE Agenta. No, 50, Quen's Toad Central Hoogkong, 31st Degater, 1957.
: 2532
* GLEN " LINE OF STEAM PICKETS.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND TOBE. HE Steamship
THE
<GLENAVON.”
Captain Jacobs, will be despatched as above on or about the 7th January,
This Steamer bus buperior Accommodation for Passengers, and carrios a Poeter and Stewardess
For Fraight or Pawngo, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenti. Hongkong, 30th Dember, 1887.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, MA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Starship
TH
PROMETHEUS,"
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Army of the Com
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, th November, 1887.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, NUE 100 À. I. British Bork
TUE 1
BANDANTERA,"
43
below
A MAIL WILL, MOST For Swatow. Anior. and Panchon-Per "Haiku, today. Elto Orsinnt af 11AM. Fax Straits and Culvertta - Pur A Sunday finat, at Bob Mar
For Shan--Per Yong today, the Sed lost, at FM
M
Omi
For Mauritius, Per 11.54.5 Orontes, troulay, the ad inat.md 2,00 P.st.
Pot Bangkok-Per Ereinar. to-day, the 3rd inst.. at 5.00 PM
For Haifong-Per Frejy, lodiny, the 3ni inst. at 5.00 PM
For Haigon. Per China, to-day, the Red ipat. at 5.00 T.M.
For Saigon and Bangkok-Per Wyvern, in morrow, the 4th inst: 4.9.
For Nagasaki, Kode, andYokohama.—Par Teken, to-morrow, the 4th ist., ut 3,00 p.m.
For Singapore. Per Ingelion Sunday, the
Abreus. Mastar, will last for the above Port, 8th ist, at 9:00 AM. and will bare quick despatch.
For Freight apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong Bad October 1987.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
145
CD. HARMAN, AggiHE S/S L11 Norwegian berk Fongkong, 21st December, 167.
"DROT," U.S. MAIL LINE."
Jas. Soranson, Master, will load hon, for the PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,ase Ports, and will hare a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
·THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-
PUSTAJ & Co. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING M
Flongkong, 10th December, 1887. (2399 YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON THE AI French Barque, T
THE U. 3. Mail Steamer CITY OF PEKING," will be despatched for San Francisen, vi Tokohama, u BATURDAY,
"MARIANNE."
the lat January, st THESS P.M., inling. Vialla, Master, will load here for the above Passugers and freight for Japan the United Ports, and will have quick dospatch.
For Freight apply to States and Europe.
Through Bill of Lading isnod for trans 55portation to Yokolas and other Japan Ports, to San Franciano, to Atlantic and luland Cities. of the United States, vià Overland Railwaye, ia
Ha
Trinidad, and Demeram, and to peria
in Morico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamors.
Through Pasonga Tickets granted to England!,
of Stramers.
Captain Webster, will be despatched as above France, and Gorniany by all trans-Atlantic Fee
SATURDAY, the 2 January,
For Freight or Pass, apply to
12419
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 29th December, 1887. THE CHINA SHIFTERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON SUEZ CANAL. HE Company's teandhip
"ODTACK."
J. C. Jaques, Con mapler, will be despatebed as above on or about the 7th Jancary.
For Fright ko.. apply to
154
ARNHOLE KARBERG & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 20th December, 1887. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAMBURG, TASUEZ CANAL. (Taking Cargs at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM ROTTERDAM, LONDON, LIVERPOOR and Bremen)
THE Steamship
"LYDIA," Captain G.. Petersen, vill be despatebat, for the above Ports on SUNDAY; theth Jaounty, at TEX A.
For Freight or Passon, apply to
'STEMSSEN & Co.,
Ágoste. Hongkong. 30th December, 1887. FOR NEW YORK. HE 33 L. I. I. American Ship
"MARY L. CUSHING,"
THE 3
100
First-class Faren granted as follows:--
To San Francisco........
..$200.00 To San Francisco and return.? 350.00
wailable for Grantha
'T's Liverpool
To Landon ......
033.00 338.00
CARLOWITZ & Ca Hongkong, 14th December, 1387.
(5)
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFTS.
Foi Yokobama and San Francisco. -Earr Belgie, on Tuesday, the 10th ist, at 2.30 H.
HOURS FOR CLOSING TIG CONTRAST
MAILS.
THE ENGI Kit Alfa,
The following Lours are cerved in closing, Mails do, by the Contract fixed-
Day of Dre $!".. Noorney Order flodoss 2.00 r.M--Registry of Letiamuses. Prag of all printed matfer un patterns cessos 3.00 1.-Mails closed, exal for Lato Lottus 3.10 m.Letters vaay be ated with late fate.
of 10 centa unt
3.30 1. Men the Post 4 cekaskus, entirely. 3.40 P.M.-Lato Lafloresinabrojusted on board. the packet with lato fof 10 cents, undil tit of departure.
THE FLENCH
Day before Berhure. P.M., Money Order Coffeaus. Past 190ling olives, except for night which almos
open ont of office hours.
Day of Depart. Neither the Captains, the Aesxts, nor them. Post Office opens. OWNERS. will be RESPONSIBLE for any 10 AM Registry of Tattoos,
pattern 4 censok
DOET contracted by the Officers or the Crews 10.99 .. Posting of Tatel mattos sal of the following Vessels during their stay in 11 A.M., lail closes, expr Fare Letters. Hongkong Barbour-
11.10 AM, Defters way had with Late For
of 10 cents until 11.30 AM, when the Posdlicnloses entirely 11.40A.M., Late Letters 1 be posted on board the packos with Late of lu eents tatil time of departure.
AIRLIE, Brit. bk., Knight-Master, ARIATOON ACAR Bril:str., Mactarih.-David
ascoe, Bins & Co.
Co,
&.
ATHOLL, Brit, str., Coulter-Order. To other European points at proportionate BANDANEIRA, Brit, ship, Abrens--Rull rates. Specist reduced rates granted to Olwrs BLACKADDER, Brit, ship, Here.--Tamer & Co. of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the
COLOMA, Amr. bks Noyeselohers & Co. Imperial Chinos Customs, to be obtained 03 Frpio, Ger ate., Brock. Wieler & Co. application
GLUCKSBORG, Ger. at, Sohultz-Chinese. Tusengers. alp have paid fall fare, re. N. BANG, Amr. bk., BangsMs14- embarking at Sau Francisco for China or Japan MARI, Gor, str., Schefer Wieter & Co. for vise versa) within one year, will be allowed Norway, Nor. b. Albertheen.-Chizes. adweat of 10 from Icetara Fare. This allosanes does not apply to through fares from Chies and Japan to rope.
Freight be received on beard until 4.M. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Offico nati 5 P.M. same day; all Parcol Prokages should be marked to addicri in full; vatne of samo is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to points beyond San Francisco in the United States should he sat to the. Company's Offees in Boaded Envelopes, addromedĮ të the Collecter of Customs at San Francisco-
For further information as to Passage and Freight, upply in the Agency of the Company: No. 34, Queen's Road Central,
C. D. HARMAN Agents Hongkong. 90th December, 1887.
FOR NEW YORK.
156
TEE
3/3 II American Bak
"PENOBSCOT,"
•
PEKING, Goz. sir, Heuermann-Siemesen & Co. REMBRANDT, Aur, ship, Puine.--Russoll & 4o. SEBASTIAN EAH, Ger. bk, Schneider-Ed.
Schellhosa & Co. SA SWALLOW, Brit. bk. Naber.--Ctume,
WINTER- TIME TABLE.
THE BOWLOON FERRY. STEAM-LAUKUS "MORNING STAR"
MAILS BY THE FINCH PACKET. The French Contrac?neke do will 194 despatobed on TUESD, the 1th January with Maila to the Pul Kingico. Europe. a places baront, in selfies, to Saigon. Straits Settlements, 1.is, Burmalı, Ceylon, India (vin Madras), the stradusium Colonies, Aden. Natul and the C. Nggot, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will observed in elesing the Mails, &c.
The Fast Office dscli all responsibility for Uaregistered Letters eriting Jewellery &o, and, where Registrations been nepripeter will make no enquiriesto allpeal losses o speh letters,
RATES OF STAGE. Runa Daily wa Forry Ecat between PEDDAR's Letters, per ez. 1. WITAR And THEM-THA-TSUI at the following Post Cards, ch hours This Thng Table will take efect from Books. Patterns, and the 17th October, 1887.
$4
SUNDAYS.
Leaves Kowloon
LALYER
Papers, peron - Newspapers & Prices Cent, pach Hongkong Registration 6.00 .M. 70 AM.
8.00
10.15 10,45
16
Cents
3 Grat
al
Coats
2 Cents
10 Cent
15 Ceuta
Do. with retarkit Commercial paperssify se papers as though written by hand not bear the charan ter of an actual or per-o cornuspondence, ench se invoices, deeds, copiodrim. No The charge 1,00 PM.
is the same as for Book-Ri all packets of end ander oz. weight are aged 5 wata..
1400 ZOOM.
Leaver Ker
WEEK DAYS.
Levon Henckang
AM
..
B. 1
7.30
5.50
3,00
9.06.1
0.10
10.30
25
*1080
13.30. 11.00
-12.45
100
12.30 P.M.
130
1.00
2330
Н
th
510
2.00
8.00
3.30
4,10
9.30
+4.00
H
450
4.16
4.90
☐ 6.96
6.40
0.00
4.15
A.45
2467
Port, and will have quick despaich.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1887. FOR NEW YORK.
157
800
THE CHUNG NGOI SAN POL. W. Brown, Master, will load bere for the Eaton, Master, will loud here for the abere
abore Port, und will, hare quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to:
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1887,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. TE 3 A. I. I. American Tark
Is the best mediam for Advertising among the
Native Community.
by the remainder for an improvement in composés de HUIT FAGES GRAND FORMAT, FEST- beir remuneration. In the event of the patiment tous les faits et les événements de la so- tion et boicy granted it in the intention of mino. Rene politique generale, obrociques the whole of the mon to resign
artistiques, littéraires et mondainos de toutes les The Norddertscher Lloyd steamer Bayern Capitales d'Europa. Sport, modes, commerce, Thick 16ft for Europe on the 26th December, had Komans felietons inédits des principaux au- sabogat her passengers nine members of the tears contemporains, eto. Chinese Mission of Ruquiry, en rats to various
PRIX D'ABONNYMENT: European capitals. The principal object of the
Six Moza
Douze More Mission is te collost information on military
16 frames.
francs. and ava matters. Four of the members, the
CONDITIONS:
It has been established upwards of TWENTY, Toute demande d'abonnement doit être sooom." Yea, and enjoys the largest bona fide circu Courier eays, are Hanlin men, said twe Mancha gertleman acompany the party as interpreters, pagnée d'as mandat sur la poste ou autre à vaslation of any Chinese paper in the Southern one for English and the other for French., sur Brazelles, Paris on Lecadres. La abonne Chin. It ii refally sited by an experienood Tree member travel by way of Genes, whilst mente commenccnt le ler on lo 17 de chaque moi Chinam Sobolar, and anteios FOLL and R the remainder are booked for Southampton. Envol gratuit de deur saneros spécimens à LIABLY COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
On Thursday evening, the 29th Locamber, toute persoane gni en adresora la demande Terms for Advertising can be ebtained at the the "Konsoliditad Beetles' gave a dance in écrite à l'administration, 9, Ium d'Arannt, Off Wyndham Stree, Hongkong; or from St. Gorge's Hall to colebrate the on- Druzeller.
the different Agente.
THE
.."
"ALDENBESSE,"
:
THE 3/8 & 1..1. American Ship
HATTIE N. BANGS,"
الملاكم الله
No repossibility can neespied by the Pos OBoo for erroneons ropt to verbal enquiries for to actes dressed subordinate officers. The shroff of to s stangs #hould mape cially not be regarded able to give everest
Thers will be no Launch on Monday and information T PolGuide alone is the
standard on all points arhich each information The above Time Table will be strictly adhered may be required.
Captain O'Briss, will lnd here for the above F 8. Bangs, Master, will load here for the Friday, on east of casting. Poit, and will have quië) despatch.
abare Fort, and will hare quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
to, crompt under kzavcidable cirenmetaices. In
[2400
CARLOWITZ Hagkong, 24th December, 1887.
Co.
For Freight, apply të
WELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 12th Deceber, 1887.
case of stress of weather, due notice will be Printed and Published by Cuarteron Wilcox. 153 given of any stoppages
29
Wynham Street. Hun
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