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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 90..

號—十五百五千九第

日三十月七年四十点光

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS

August 17, Activ, Danieh ate., 355, Roveback, Pakhot 14th August, and Hoihow 16th, General AXN HOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Angust 18, Doma, German str. 265, P. Oest: maon, Saigon 13th August, Rico and Paddy.

-SIEMEBEN & Co.

August 16. JAPAN, British stoamor, 1,865, T. 8. Gardner, Calcutta 2nd Augast, Penang 10th, and Singapore 12th, Opinia and General- D. BA8800, Boxe & Co. August 18; FoxIEN, British steviger, 508, J.

Lewis, Swalow 17th August. General- DovoLab LAPRACE & Co. August 18, CHANCELLOR, British str., 1,328 B. Whayuan, Haiphong 18th Aug, Gonis. TA-ASANSON, BELL & Co. August 18, HANGONOW, British steamer, 198, Anderbridge, Newchwang 8th August, Che foo 10th, and Bwatow 16th, Beans-Bur TERPIEÏD & SWIEN

Angust 18, LOMBARDY, British str., 1,571, C F. Preston, Bombay and August, and Rin- Fapore 13th, General.-P. & O. 9. N. Co. August 18, Mazroo, Chinese steamer, 1,388, Laat, Swatow 16th August, General---C. M. 9. N. Co.

August 18, Soocnow, British str., 327. Rowin, Hofhow 7th August, General CHINESE. August 19, CATHAY, British str., 1,891, J. F.

Hascall, London 12th July, and Sirgapore 14th August, Mails and Guneral.-P. & Q.

S. N. Co.

August 19, ELECTRA (format str., 1,106, F. Millor, Hamburg and Singapore 19th Ang. General-SIEMISEN & CO. August 13, FoorsaNG, British r., 991, R. J. Bradley, Sastow 18th August, General- JARDINE, MATHESON & Cr. August 19, KWANG-LEE, Chinese star, 1,508, Andrews, Whampoa 19th August, General. -C. M. S. N. OU

CLEARANCEA.

At Tau HarIOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.

18TH AUGUST.

Haison, British str., for Swato.. Wyvern, British str., for Bangkok. Telemachus, British str., for Singapore.

Baturia, British str., for Amoy.

Gastic, British str., för Yokohama. Chi-yuen, Chinese str., for Shanghai.

Maria Teresa, Austro-Hung. st., for Singapore, Actiu. Danish sir. for Hoihow.

Benledi, British str., for Kobe.

DEPARTURES.

August 18, VORWARETS, Garmin steamer, for

Saigon.

August 18, BATAVIA, British str. for Vancouver. August 18, BENEDI, British str., for Kobe. Angust 19, GAELIO, Evit, sir, for S. Frareisen. August 18, MARIA TERESA, Austro-Hung, str.,

for Triosta.

August 18, MOGUL, British str, for Foochow August 18, ZAFIRO, British str., for Marila. August 12 Acrv, Danish str., for Holbow. August 19, CHI-TUEN. Chi str., for Shanghai. Angust 15, HAITAN, British Sr., for Conal Purts. August 19, TELEMACHUS. Brit. str., for Londen. August 19, WYTEEN, British str., for Bangkok. August 19, HANGEHOW. Brit..str., for Whampoa.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

Par Activ, atr, from Pakboi, &c. Chinese Per Japan, str., from Calenta, &c-Mra T. S. Gardner, Mrs Brown. Mrs Samuri and -2. children, Messrs. Wells and Benjamin, 21 Na- tiger, and 364 Chinese, deck

Par Takien, atc., from Swatow:-15 Cbines, Par Footsang str., from Swatow-M Nosle, and 68 Chinese.

Por Electra, str. from Hamburg, &o-Messrs. Hagen, Jeuzon, and Maskint, and 182 Chinose from Singapore.

Per Hangshow, str., from Newehwang, ka--- Mr. Brendenberg.

Per Cathay, afr., for Hongkong From Long dos-Lisat Billifant, Mr. Cleyson, Surg: and Mr. Robbins, and Mr. Schnвok From Pouang. 41 Chinese From Singapore.Mta. Enschen, Mrs. Joht. Harris, Mrs. Simon 'and obild, and 51 Chinos For Swatow-From Penang.-1 Chinoso. For Shanghai-Fron London-- Mr. Lindholm. From Singapore--Mr. and Mrs. Corn and sorrent. For Yokolers-From London. Mr. Tozer Burnai. Frpu Sydney. Mr. C. A.Lamb. For Kobo. From Singapore. Mr. S. Mata, For Nagsunki From Singa

Mrs. Humachoo.

ПЕРАВТОГА

..

INTTMATIONS.

* A

THE

N

d

IS A PURELY

R

D

LIFE OFFICE, AND ITE FUNDS

SIX AND A HALF MILLI598 STERLING Are therfore wholly available for Liabilities in connection with

ASSURANCÉS.

LIFE

AND

ANNUITIES: THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED. 842-11

Agente, Hongkong. BREWER BAS JUST RECEIVED Quantity of New French Novala. A Quantity of Choice Manila Cigars. Stylographic Pens in

Hutton's Engineor's Hand-book. Reod's Engineer's Hand-book.

Hatton's Workmanager's Hand-book. Keaton's Manual of Engineering. French and English Conversation. Chomp Stationery.

Envelopes at $1.40 per 1,000.

Thres Castles Tobacco.

Naw Assoriziant of Ladios Franchi Evening

.. Shoes.

BANKS.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, ALGUST ZUra, 1888.

3 NEW ORIENTAL BANK}

CORPORATION, LIMITED AUTHORISED CAPITAL£2,000,000. PAID OF......

£500,000, Registered Office, 49, THEZADNEDDES STREET,

LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN ....

AND THE COLONIES.

THE BANE receives money on Deposit, Bags and Sells Bills of Exchange, sues Letare of Credit, forwanda Billa for Colletion, and Transbots Banking and Agency Busines generally on terms the hail on spplication.

Interest allowed on Deposits:— Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum. Fixed for 6 months, per Cent, per Anuam. Fixed for 3 months, 3 pur-Cent, per Annum. Un Current Deposit Accounts 2 por Cant, par Aum on the daily balmon, p

APPROVED CLAIMS on the URIENTAL BANK ConгORATTON, in Liquidation, or the BALANCEO of such Claime purchases on advantageous toema.

Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

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

HONGKONG&SHANGHAIBANKING

CORPORATION.

$7,500,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL

3,900,000 RESERVE FUND...... RESERVELIABILITYOS PROPRIETORA 7,500,000

Cover of DFCIORS — Ion. JOHN BELL-IRVING-Chairman. W. H. FORREa, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.

3. C. ficholson, Eri W. G. Brodie, Esq.

J. B. Moses, Esq.

Prossec for the Protection of Tennis Rackets, C. D. Bottomley, F

Tennis Ball, 40, &c.

WALTER W. BREWER,

Hom. A. P. MoBwon.

Possurokar, Req.

A. Solomon, Eag.

CHIEF MANAGEM, Hongkong-TROKAS Jackson, Esq..

IL L. Patymple, Bat {B. Impton,

N. A. Bohr, Esq.

(27)

UNDER, HONGKONG HOTEL.

À NE,

&

SPORTING

HAVE RECEITED THEIR

GEAR

CRAWFORD

FOR THIS SEASON. FOWLING PIECES 13 & 16 Dore. DUCK GUNS.

ALLIANCE SPORTING POWDER. ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES, WADS-

&c.

MANAGER. Shanghai Ewen Cameron, Esj. LONDON BANEERS LONDON & COUNTY BANK,

HONGKONG-INTEKEST ÁLLOWED-

On Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the daily balance.

On Fired Deponike:---

For 3 months 3 per Cent. per Annam. "For 6 months 4 per Cunt per Annua

For 12 months 5 per Coat, per Anna. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS-granted on approved Becurities, and overy description of Banking and Exchange

LOADING AND RE-CAPPING MA business transacted.

CHINES.

CARTRIDGE BAGS and BELTS. CHILLED & COMMON SHOT ic all

Nutubers.

SHOOTING BOOTS and KNICKER

BOCKER STOCKINGS, WATER- PROOF RUGS.

DEATS granted on London and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JAUKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 25th April, 1889.

DOG WHISTLES, WHIPS COLLARS R"

PICNIC STORES.

Ac..

c.

* NOTICE.

SAVINGS BANK.

19

AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned bas received instructions Tool of Public Austion,

THIS DAY,

一拜觀

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

號十二月八英港香

NTIMATIONS.

BOOKKEEPER WANTED.

CONSIGNEES par Company's Steamer ONDORE COMPANY, LECITED, TO- THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON Waand

“PATROCLUS,”

BOOKKEEPER.

PRICE $2 PER MONTH

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

are hereby notified that the Cargo is being disques the services of a thoroughly competent

Appliostions, by fetter only gising fell parti- THE charged into Craft, and/or landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cast it onlar, will be recalced up to the Eard instant vill lie at Consignees' risk. The Carge will be rendy for delivery from Craft or Godown on

ISAAC HUGHES, and after the 13th int

Necrotary. Hongkong, 19th August, 1882.

the 20th August, 1988, at 2 pm, at bis Sales Roots Queen's Rond, BUNDAY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, V.,

comprising :---- CRETONNE COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, CENTRE TABLE CHIM-be NEY GLASS. and PICTURES.

DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD. WHAT. NOTS, CHOCKERY, GLASS & PLATED

WARE.

Dongle and Single IRON BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES, WARDROBE with Glu Door CHEST of DRAWERS, TOILET TA. BLL and GLASS and WASHSTAND.

ONE PIANO

Alsi.

A FEW FURNITURE ON BREECH LOADING CENT FIRE FOWLING PIEJE, ONE DUCHEGUN, REVOLVER, and Persons Effects belonging to the Estate of the late JOHN WILBER

ko. TERNS OF SALE-As Castomary.

JEM. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 16th Argäst, 1888.

وعة

INTIMATIONS,

SPECIALITIES.

[1522

THE MONIE of the Aster of FECAMP France, Distillers of the wide world known, Liqueur BENEDICTINE. have given the Monopoly of Sale of it in China to our Hoss while we have appointed Messrs. SIEMSSENA Co., of Hongkong, to represent as there. The Finest, moet wholesome Ligneur,} BENEDICTINE. It is appetising, digestive and stomachio.

No one save Darsalves lise a right to import it jinto China,

Apply to SIEMSSEN & Co

For execution of all Orders direct or otherwise. SQUARE BOTTLE SCOTCH WHISKY,

Of our own Bland and Shipping, Excollant, Old, Boft Fure, Therpansive, Only in hands of SLKMJSEN & Co. Represen Bug CUTLER FALMER & Co.,

11821

BIJ Venus der Nederlandsche Consulaire

Rechtback soor Hiogo on Oaks, sytäe behoorlijk geregistreerd, is op vordering van FERDINAND PLATE, wonende ta. Hiogo, verk. laard dat er sedert 30 Augustus 1636 Rechtsver- mooden bestaat dat Bar JOHAL HUBENIT, Instat gewoond hebbends te 17iogo, is overleden.

CHS. BRAESS,

Voorsitter.

Gende undelivered after the 19th furt. will

abject to Rent

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

1476 Hongkong: 18th August, 1885,

NOTICE TU CONSIGNEES.

8. 8. WAVERLEY,”

LIVERPOOL FROM GLASGOW.

NANG, AND SINGAPORE

(1538

Marinere Ja

fished for general Information: following Notion to

By Command,

FREDERICK STEWART,

Colonial Begretary, otary's Offer dg, 1th August 1888.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

LYEMUN PASS.

SITUATIÓN WANTED.

GENTLEMAN who corresponds in ENGLISH, FEDNOM, and GERMAN, with long Meantile Experience, is desirous of obtaining an ENGAGEMENT either in Hong-for about 10 days from the 20th instant. Pkang or ons of the Outgorta. First Class

References.

forized that all goodhara baing landed CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in. at their righ, into the Godowns of the Kowinien Wharf and Godown Company at Kowloon, hence and/or from the wharves delivery, may .be übtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless netics to the contrary bu giren before Noos, TO-MORROW.

No Claitma will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 21st inst., will be subject to rent.

All plaions against the steamer must be pre- sented to the undersigned on or before the 21st instant, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Lasurance has beat efforted Bills of Luling will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong. 15th August, 1888. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

SESTI

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES STEAMSHIP "ZAMBESI." FROM SAN FRANCISCO, VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA, AND KOBE.

THE above Steamer having arrived, Con

signees of Cargo are hereby requested HER to sond in their Bills of Lading for counter signaturs, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from slezgside."

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

ADAMSON, BELU & Co.,

Agouls.

Hongkong, 14th August, 1888,

Addroan,

*" H.," Cars of CHfice of this Papar. [jsz7 Hongkong. 17th August, 1858

THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS, COMPANY,

+

LIMITED.

HE Fublic are respectfully informal bat the PEAK TRA WAY was OPENED for PUBLIO TRAFFIC on WEDNESDAY, the 30th May.

The OARS RUN i follow between Sr. JoxN'S PLACE DO₫ ViUTORIA Gap:-

8 to 10 x, every quarter of an hour. 1 to 2 r.m. ovary half hour.

L

..4 to 8 P., overy quarter of an hour,

SUNDAYS

post 12te à past one every quarter of sa bour,

and from

4 to 8 ra. every quarter of an hour.

Single Tickets, are in the Cars; Five Coat Coupons sad REDUCED Torers at the! Office of

MACEWEN FRICKEL & Co.

General Managers.

Vistoria Exohange, 50 & 52 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 18th July, 1883

OWLANDS'

11023 KALYDOR

cools and refreshes the face and hands of

all exposed to the hot sun and dust, eradicates freckles, sanhuro, tan, &s, and produces a beautiful and delicate complexion."

ROWLANDS' ODONTO whites the teeth, preventa decay, and gives a' pleasing fragrancs to the breath.

ROWLANDS MACASSAR OIL

8 proserves and heantities the hair, and--can be

also bad in a golden colour.

Biros 3/6;-7-106.

Ask Chemists for Hovlande' Articles, of 20, Hatton Garden, London.

Wholesale and Eetail Agents for China: A. S. WATSON & Co.,

Shanghai.

· 1139|

PIANO 8.

STEAMSHIP “MELBOURNE.* COMPAGNIE DEB MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE. *

11425ONSIGNEES of Cargo from Lordon Ex 8.3. VILLE DE BUENOSAYRES," Havrs, Ex S. S. COPERNIC." and Bordeaux

TIRE'undersigned begs to aurornoe that he B 8. 9. PRESIDENT LEROY LAL has been kepolated "80LE AGENT for LIER" in connotion with shore Steamer, aro Hongkong, Chins, and Japan, for Masses M ception of Opinto, Trassere, and Valuables, are SOIEDMAYER & SOEHNE, Stuttgart, hereby informed that their Goods, with the x-F. BACHALS & Co. Habe and S M being landed and stored at their risks at the sud has for Sale an excellent STOCE OF Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be PLANOS by these well known Makera, Cata- obtained immediately after landing.

Kabe, 9th July, 1868

NOTICE. THE TAKU TUG AND LIGHTER COMPANY,

ULES OF THE HONGKONG PEOM the 1st July the above Company will lighter Steamers and Bailing Vessels at the Taku Bar, at the rate of

THREE MEXICAN CENTS

.PER FIOUL The work is done under the personal saper

FOREIGN STAFF.

-The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours on week-days, 10-ion of the MANAGER assisted by a large WALSH, LIMITED.to 3 Saturdays, 10 to 1.

&o.- LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 10th August, 1588

28 J

KELLY

36

Sommer Number The Graphic." Summer. Numter Illustrated News." Artistic Japan-Naw Monthly Journal Smith's Principia Latina

2.-Burris less than 81, or more than $250 of one time will not be received. No dopositor may depealt more than 22,500 in any one year.

Depositors in the Savings Bank having *$100 or more at their credit rasy at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang.

W. H. FORBES,,

Segretary»

1500

Tinntsin. 28th Jane, 128,

THE CHINA SUGAR REFINING

COMPANY, LIMITED. Noonrdance with tho. Provision of No. General Agents have This Day declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND of & por cast for the Half year anding 30th June, 1888, on the paid up Capital of the Company.

White's Latin-Bugtish and English-Latina Baking Corporation on fixed deposit for the Articles of Association, the

Dictionarisa. Report of F. A. Boarus's Journey in 12 months at 5 per cant. per anazm interest.

Jonth Western China:

4-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent, per Martin's Navigation and Nautical Astronomy.annum will be allowed to Depositors on their

lally balances. Set of Four High Clase Sporting Engravings

The Ran of the Season."

Miss Floranen Small's Picture of The Queen, reproduced ia Chrome Lithography, 31 sach. Walinos'a Australasia.

James' Long White Mountain, or a Jourrey

In Manoburis.

Horbert Spencer's Works, Cavendish on Whist

Rogut's Thesaures or Trosary of Words. Crabbe's English Synonyms. Mark Twalu Birthday Bock. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.

Cut, CIGARETTES Bichmond Straight

Kinney's Straight Cut, Little Beauties, Virgins Brighta TOBACCOS-Old Bip Willd. Three Castics,

Richmond Mixtare, Bichmond: Gom, Cope's Goldenload, Wills, Bristol Bird's Eye, Happy Thought Dollar Brund, Star Mix- trze. Golden Eagle, &c., o KELLY & WALSH, LD., HONGKONG.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

Sch Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass-Book, which must be presented with aach payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make say entries themselves in their Pasa Hooks, but should send them to be written up nt least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.

Correspondence as to the business of the Bank if marked On Bosaxone SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and Chius. Withdrawals may be made on demand,

DIVIDEND WARRANTS, payable at the Howa KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, will be issued to Shareholders on the Register on the 24th instant.

The TRANSFEE BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 24th instant, both days inclusive.

ing it to be landed here.

Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

173

SYDENHAM MOUTRIE. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on antess agusa upon application. intimation is received from the Consignees THE PIANOFORTS AND MUSIO WIBEROUBE,

Shanghai: before 2 P.M., TO-DAY (TRUAY), req

EMORY-Loisotto System is easy and interesting, and improves the nateral Goods romaining noclaimed after TUES memory. Praised by Mr. R. A. Preator DAY, the Plat iast, at Nook, will be subject to Astronomer), many professional men pupils rent and landing charges at One Cont per who have PASSED EXAMINATIONS, whe package per diem.

have rapidly learned Arabic and other dificult the 23rd ingt, or they will not be recognized.

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before languages & Lessons by pest. Prospectus (English. Français, or Deulash) past fres, from No Fire Insuranes has been effected.

Prof. Loisette, 37,, New Orford Street, London, G. DE CHAMPRAUX, Engload.

11373 Avent

Hongkong. 14th August, 1988.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

沿

FROM TRIESTE, ADEN, BOMBAY, AND

INTERMEDIATE PORTS.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Portion of the Cargo Ex Steamship General Agenta

1463 A Hongkong, ti Angust, 1888

"MEDUSA," THE

PREMIER CHAMPAGNB having arrived from the above Porta, Consignoss IN CHINA IS THAT OF

of Cargo are bereby informed that their Goods VEUVE BINET FILS ET CI2with the exooption of Opium, are being landed

OF REIMS,

at their risk into the Godowns known as The

hat the personal attendsure of the Depositor or

is duly appointed Agent, and the production of MESSE his. Pase-Book are necwars.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANE-

ING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkoor. 1st Septembar, 1887,

10

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE.

COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

SHIPPED BY

CUTLER PALMER & Co., Sold Solely by their friends MENSEN JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. N.B.-All Connoisseurs of Champagne should taste this. We are confident they will be more than satisfied with the quality, and surprised only at iw moderate price.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA. SOLE AGENTE FOR THE MIKE COAL MINE.

975

steamer lying in the Harbour or coming BE CUALS as be supplied to say

NERALP YEARLY MEETING of MEETING of BRAE HOLDERS

TOTICE is hereby given that the ORDIN-THE TWENTY SECOND ORDINARY the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation the above Company will be held at the Wood Mite Seymont, MT, A. B. Jason and child, SATURDAY, the Twenty-fifth day of August 3rd proximo, at 4 o'clock F., for the purpose alongside tha Kowloon Wharf en application to

Per Cucic, str. for Tokolama.--Mrs. and will be held at the Orry HALE, Hongkong, on Oflée, Victoria Hongkong, on MONDAY, the Capt. and Mrs. Yeatheard, child and maid, Lieut. Next, at TWELVE O'CLOCE NOos, for the pur of presenting the Report of the Directors and Col.J. Steevens, Hessrs. H. Thulmann, O. Hear-pose of receiving the Report of the Ceart of Statement of Accounts to 30th April last, and the Undersigned. man, M. Holliday, C. H. Grace, P. R. Ferbes rectors together with a Statement of Accounts of declaring dividends. and native Earvant, 1 European and 9 Chinese to 30th June, 1888.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

For San Franciscaesars. Lo Sik Git, Lee

Young, drs Wong Hong Leong, Mrs Tae

Ping, Miss To Oy, Miss Yna Krim, and 709 Chinese.

·

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager Hongkong. 27th July, 1888.

1409

CORPORATION.

Per Budaria, str., for Kobe-Mr. John Corsar. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING For Vancouver. Mr. James Wood. For San Francisco-ra Yoo Nue Chua. Fang Choy

and 2 children. For Pacific Coast Points 450 NOTICE is hereby given that the RE

Chinowa, atzeragro.

REPORTS.

The Chinese steamer Mesto, from Bratoraufer of Shares can be registered.

18th August, reports had variable S. W. winds.

with heavy squalls, S. W. well.

The Danish steamer Activ, from Pakhoi 14th Angust, and Hojbow 16th, reports bad E.S.E

wind, fresh breeze, and fine weather to port.

The British steamer Fokien, from Swatow

18th August, reports had moderate 8. W. winds

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 21st instant to the 3rd proximo both days inclusive:

By Order,

1498

A S. GARFIT,

Acting Becretary. Hongkong, 18th August, 1868.

"NOTICEANU THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

GISTERS OF SHARES of the COR PORATION will be CLOSED from the 11th (SATURDAY) to the 25th day of August next (both days inclusive), during which period no

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

"10 Hongkong, 27th July, 1888.

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY 1561)

HE

and heavy rain to port Steamers in port MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Foolseng, Tamsus, Kong Dong, Hungehou, Meoill be held in the Oaloes of the Company No. foo, and Cheong Hook Ki

14. Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 27th inst, at THREE PM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, and a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1833

The British steamer Fookeang, from Swator 18th August, roports from Newchwung to Che I had fresh S.E. winds; from Chefoo to Bad dls Islands strong southerly gals and high res thence to Swatow calm and ine weather from Swatow to Hongkong light variable winds and overcast weather..

„The British steamer Hangchow reports:- Left Newelarang on the 8th Ang, and arrived In Chefoo on the 9th. Left chefer on the 19th, and arrived in Swalow on the 18th, had strong winds from the 'southward and high bead mo throughout. Left Swatow on the same date at 6 p.m. ac came,to inside of Double Island or socant of remarkable low glasa (29.38). Weighed again on the following day at 6.443. Experienced very lossy squalls and rainfall with sudden shifts of wind during the night.

NOTICE.

Convenience of Customera,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th to 27th August, both days insineive

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1883,

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIUITED

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ORDINARY MEETING of

11489

HE CERTIFICATE›No. 1574 dated 30th THE 00, of the skarys Non 4516/4525 in this Company, standing in the name of Ma GEORGE LEWIS of Bhanghal, I bow LOST. and if at the expiration of One month from the date hereof the above dosament, be not forthoowing another Cortifieste will be issued by the Company and thereafter no other will be saknowledged.

Dated 21st July, 1887,

JAS. B. COPOHTRIE,

Secretary. -THE CUINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

Floor.

NOTICE.

THE Ufoes of the Company have This Day THERE of CICTORIA BULLD 106, No. 5, QUE' ROAD, CENTRAL, Ground

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

[1500 Hengrong, 10th August, 1838, THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

The Connie downs at Kowloon HE Company is prepared to TRANSHIP

BALK.YEARLY or West Point to auy Steamer in the Harbour, SHAREHOLDERS and to BRING CARGO across from Kowloon will be held at the Camping'e Hote), to any plane on the Fraya at the usual rates. THURSDAY, 80th August, 1889, at HaLN- By Order, PAST THEER O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON, for

ISAMO BUGHES,

Secretary. the purpose of receiving the Accounts and Ro- part of the Directors.

on

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

[784] Hongkong, 21st April, 1888

1UARANTEED the best Quality HOL

OR The

the PRODUCTIONS of their wil be CLOSED from the 16th to 30th Aug,GANDE GIN. In Stane Botties. at So SUGAR RAINING COMPANY, LIMITED CAR both days luclusive. henceforward bo obtained by

por dozen, also PUNCH, CURAÇAO, PER- BICO, ANISHTTE, &o, ke

RETAIL

FOR CASH, at No. 3, Peel Streat,, at the same Prices na at the REFINERY, OF Retail Orders

Hongkong, Bil August. 1888.

R: LYALL,

Becretary.

CEMENT

1480

will be delivered at addreman in fog on appli&TLAND

auta forwarding their monthly requirements

in writing direct to the aduery at East Peint,

JARDINE, MATHEBON & Co.,."

General Agent. Hongkong, 29th July, 1887

160

J. B. WHITE & REÓS.

SOLD AGENTS FOR CHINA,

BOLLIDAT WISH & Co. Hongkong, 11th April, 1868

1651

T. FUKUKARA,

Acting Manager. Hongkong 20th January, 1888.

WRITE FOR CIRCULAR

EUCHS TRADE LISTE OF ALL

COUNTRIES in 38 VOLUMES

Among the Books now in the Press are: Yola, 27&A ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and IRELAND, Price 45 Thoy contain, besides complate TRADES LASTE of all places in the United King dom, Special Lists of Merchant Shippers, with their Specialities and Export Marketa.

L

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE

8TEAM TO SHANGHAL

THE P. & O. B. N. Co.'s Steamship

**CATHAY.".

A Buoy will be moored in the Lyemna Pa

Its position will be about 280 yards inside the Western Boundary of the Pass and about 320 yuris from its Northern shore

B. MURRAY RUMSEY,

Ket. Cent. R.N..

Harbour Master, ko.

Harbour. Department,

Noag ong. 1sth Auzust, 19

y

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—

No. 369.

1540

THE following. Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crema Land by Public Auction, to be held on the Spot, on

MONDAY,

the 27th day of August, 1888, at & P.M... are published for general information. By Command.L

FREDERICK STEWART,

Colonial Secretary.

11841

Colonial Secretary Of

Hengkong, 18th Angast, 1898. Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Pable Anotion Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 27th day of August, 1998, at 5. P... by Order of His EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR of ONE Lor of CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a tarin of 999 Years

Inland

Lot

No. 1149 Causeway Bay

84'10" 20,400

FROM

No: of Sale.

Registry

Locality.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT, Boundary Measure Contente

ments.

*Annual Rt.

Upast

Price

+A

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8. 8.

CHANCELLOR," ANTWERP, BORDEAUX, DỪN

KIRK, AND HAITHONG. VONSIGNEES of argo are requested to send their Bill of Lading to the Onder eigned for countersignature and to take bome. diate delivery of their Goods from alongside the steaner.

will leave for the above place TO-DAY, the be sent in immediately. 20th instant, at FIVE P.M.

E. L. WOODEN.

Superintendent Hongkong, 20th August, 1989. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VYA NAGA

SAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SRA). THE F. & 9. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship

Hongkong Wharf and downe," Wenchal, T whende delivery may be obtained.

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharfare at liberty to do so.

-MALWA,"

11

will leave for the above places TO-MORROW,

EL WOODIN,

Superintendent. Boogkong. 20th August, 1888.

The earge er S. 9. Judy having arrived the 21st instant, at FOUR P.M. ander average, consignees of Cargo will have to sign average hond before delivery of the cargo. No Claims will be admitted after the Goode lave left the Gadowns, and all Claime must ba sant is to the Unndersigned SEPOEL NOON, ON | OOGDENTALAND OPERÆPAL SE THE 27TH INSTANT, OR THEY WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED.

No Fire Insurance has been affected, and any

instant, will be subject to rent Goods remaining in the Qodowns after the 27th

Bill of Lading will be countersgred by

O. BACHTRACK, Agent Hongkong, 14th August, 1888.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FROM TRIESTE, ADEN. BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, & SINGAPORE.

HE Starship

SHIP COAT

1

FAKING VARGO AND PASSES TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STA

MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE: VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

BELGIC" will be THE Steamship

despatched for San Francisco, við Yoko- hams, on SATURDAY, the 8th September, at THRES P.M. Connection being made at Yoke- bama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Purts

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in fall, and same will be received at the Company's Oflee antil Frv P.M. the day pre- rious to milling.

First-class Fares granted as follows

To San Francisco. $200.00 To San Franolsco and return, 350.00

available for 6 months.......3 To Liverpool To London

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at suce landed and stored at Concineos* risk and oz- pense. All Claims against the steamer mast

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents.

[1538 Hongkong, 10th August, 1889. FROM HAMBURG, PENANG, AND

SINGAPORE.

THE Stearship

* ELECTRA." Captain P. Moller, basing arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in thele Bills of Lading for counter. signature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from along- side.

Avy Cargo impeding her disobargo will be and into the Godowns of the Kowloon Pier down Co. and stared at Consignang' risk desp

do Claims, rill ha ad mitted after dhoonda have left the Godown, and ai! Go A remainag azdelivered after the 35th inst. wil be subject

to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods a to be loft in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 25th inst., at 4 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has toon effcoted.

SIEMSSEN & Co

Agents.

1539

Hongkong, 19th August, 1888. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

AND PASSENGERS TAKING CARGO

JAPAN, CANADA. THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,

VIA

to

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY ANY OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. THE British Steamship

325,00 8:20.00

THE

3,795

"DUKE OF WESTMINSTER,"

Tone Register, Turner. Commander, will be despatcher for VANCOUVER, B.C.. AND SAN FRANCISCO, Tia KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA, or WEDNESDAY, the 29th Angost, at Taк PM.

"MARIA TERESA." in connection with the 8. 8. Modsa from Cat- autta and Madras, haring arrived from the above Porte, Consignes of Cargo ere hereby informed Complete Price-Last post free. Agents wanted that their Goods, with the exoption of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godown in all parta

C LEUCHS & Co., BRANOR, OFFICE,

known as "The Hongkong Wharf and Go 17. BARRETT'S GROVE, LONDOX, N. downs," Wanchai whance delivery may be

To other European points at proportionate Established 1794. 1510 obtained.

rates Special reinosd rates granted to Offers 08 FILIPINO S. the Wharf are at Eborty to do so.

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on of the Army. Nary, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Canturas. to be obtained an IMPORTERS OF

No Claims will be adatted after the Goods application. TOBACCO AND

MANILA CIGARS,

have left the Godowns, and all claims must be

Passengers, who bave paid fall fare, re 25, POTTINGER STREET,

sent in to the Undersigned BarOET NOON, or embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan FBB 18TH INSTANT, UN THEY WILL NOT BE (or vice versa) within on your months, will be allowed a disvaunt of 10 his allowance No Fire Insuraces has been effected, and any doce not apply to through fares from China and Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 27th Ja an to Europe. instant will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lasting will be countersigned by"

0. BACHRACH,

Agent. Hongkong, 14th August, 1889

MARIN BURE MANUFACTURÉL

A Large and variel Stock of best Descriptions of MASILA & OTHER CHHARS, TOBACCO,” CIGARETTEN. Wholesale and Tetail at Moderate Prices. INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY INVITED,

SILVESTRE ALLEGUI & 00.,

Propristora

Hongkong. 3th May, 1888. THE COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

13, PRATA CENteal, HongkoNO.

BACOGNISED.

[1050

J.

The TELEPHONE EXCHANGE is now in

working order.

Bubroription, $80 por Aunum. Electrical Material on sals, or hire. Electric BELLs fitted and maintained. Agents for ELEUTKIO LIGHTINO. Estimates free for all kinds of Electrical work.

KAROLD DOWSON,

Agent.

11629 Hongkong, 26th Angust, 1887.. THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WILARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY, COLLEGE CHAMBERS.

4

To be followed by the B. 8."-PARTETA,”

on the 4th October.

on 19th Sept. and 9. S. "ABYESINIA,”

Connection will be made at Tokuhama with

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo desand at Vauocarer with Pacific Coast Points by tined to points beyond San Francisco in the Che regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COAST United States should be sent to the Company's STEAMSHIP COMPANY and other Steamer.

Through Fasege Tickets granted to Eng Offices, addressed to. the Collector of Customs,

land, France, and Germany by all trans-Allantio 15 Son Fravelzoo.

lines of Steamers

First-class Fares granted as follows ==== - To Vancouver and Victoria, Mex. $160,00, To Ban Francisc0

*175.00. To all Common Fainta in Canada? 230.00.

DRAWING ROOM AND DINING ROOM Surts. LOUNGES AND EASY CHAIRS, SIDEBOARDS, WARDROBES,

DRESSING TABLES, AND MANDLE TOF WASE

STANDS, MANTEL AND CONSOLE GLAMBES. SILK PLUSHES IN VARIOUS COLOURS.

TAPESTRIES IN LATEST DEJTIN&¦ ̈ GREAT KEDUCTION IN PRICES. Hongkong, 26th April 1888.

TIMBER.

117

NOTICE is hereby given that all VisexsTHE Undersigned Agents for Her

DISCHARGING BUMBLY COTTON and E.E. ABRAHAMSON Co, Candakan, GOOD ENGLISH DOUBLE BARRELED COTTON YARN at the Kowloon Wharrer will British North Borneo, and how propared to BREECH LOADING GUNS, 12 Bore, the bare FREE BOKADE for 14 days from arrival, submit for inspection Bamples of hard and soit Istest Improvement, in Boxes, with everything after which a Fent of 3 conte per Bale per TIMBERS suitable for Wharves Building and

General purposes. wanth will be Charged. complete. Prisc, $15, đc.. dokument de

GIEB LIVINGSTON & CO. ISAAC HUGHES, J. F. SCHEFFER

Seorstery

Agyads. 21 & 20, Pokinger Birsat.

Hayko ni November, 1888. Hongkong, 8th November, 1897: Hongkong, 8th July, 1889,

(1978

[4

For further information za to Freight or Passage, apply to the Away of the Com- pany. No. 50a, Queen's Road Central.

C. D. HARMAN. Agent Hongbong, 20th August, 1888. -

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship

*JAPAN." having arrived from the above Parts, Consigneer

and the United States....

To Liverpool.

To London...... da

****

900.00. 305.00,

To other European Points at proportionate ratos. Special, reduced rates granted to Oftoers of the Army, Navy, Civil Servins, and the Imperial Chines and Japanese Customs, to de obtained on application.

Consular Invoions to accompany Cargo des

of Cargo are arreby informed that their foods tined to Points in the United States, should be are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong sent to the Company's Offoon addressed to Mr.. and Kowloon Wharf and Godews Company's D. E. Brown, District Freight Agent, Van. West Paint Godswas, whence delivery may be eaver, B.C. obtained. A

Cargo remaining undelivered after 24th ink will be subject to rent

Fraight will be received on Board until 4 pm. on the 28th August.

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in fall; and the same will be received by us until 5. Pathe

For information is to Passage or Freight;

-ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents,

No Fire Insurance has been elected. Consignees are hereby informed, that all elsims must be made immediately, as none will be enter-day previous to stiling. tained after the 24th instant.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by apply to

DAVID SAB8OON, SOÑB & Co., Hongkong, 18th August, 1838.

Agents.

„[1697

Hongkong, 20th August, 1888.