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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 2859

就九十五百五千九第

日二十二月七年四十緒光

* HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2018, 1888.

BANKS

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

August 48, NATAL, French str., 4,040, Smolt, Shanghai 25th August, Malis and Goral.

MESSAGIRIES MARITIMES.

INITMATIONS.

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

ACCUMULATED FUNDS 8,696,425

HONGKONG & SHANGHAIBANKING

CORPORATION PAPUN

ANNUAL INCOME 900,000 PATD-UP CAPITAL 8:MS ASSUREDin £20,000,000 RESERVE FIND

..$7,500,000

4,000,000

Obat Pam£12,000,000 AKSERVELLARILITY OF PROPRIETORS 7,500,000

August 28, DEUTEROS, German etcastor, 1,194,

Iversen, Kobe 21st August, Costnad. Go-THE STANDARD has been established for 82 years, and its Invested Funds are the neral-ED. SAFELLHASS & Co.

largest of any Life Office in the United King August 29, BAYRAM, German Strenser, 277.dom with the ezumption of one ofles established

R. Bander, Skaughai 26th August. Mails ten years earlier. and General-MELCHEER & Co.

Fall particulare as to the Company's different Angus 28. Moots, British str., 1.827, Jobson, Behemos of Assurances may be obtained op

Fooshow 26th August, General-GIRE, LI-instion to the

BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED; VINGSTON & Co.

Agents, Hongkong.

August 23 Amor, British steamer, 814, B,

840--31

Kohler, Shanghai 24th Angust, General-KELLY

SIEMGGEN & Co.

August 28, CABISDEOOXE, British nicomer, 973, R. Cass, Saigon 21th August, Rico and Paddy-MonXIE,& RAT.. August 28, TuYRA, German str., 663, Jaootwàn, Whampoa 28th August, General.-D. SCHELLHASS & Co.

August 28, GENERAL WEEDED, German str.,

1,820, W. v. Bohackmann, Nagasaki 24th Augnsi, Mails and General MELCHESS | & Co.

༢༠,༩༢. CLEARANCES...

AT THE HARFOON, MASTER'S OFFICE,

29rn ATZUET

Thyra, German str., for Chefoo. Jason, British str., for Amey. Frgji, Danish str., for Haiphong. Japan, British ste, for Singsporo. Lombardy, British str., for Sjugapore.......... Phu-gtue. French str., for Haiphong. Callerthten, British str., for Port Darwin. Thales, British str, for Swatow. Niwapo, British str., for Shanghai.

DEPARTURES.

August 29, ACTIV, Daniela air, for Hoilww." August 28, Soocnow, British str., for Hoihow.} August 28, LounANDY, British str., for Bombay.

& WALSH, LIMITED

Summer Number"The Graphic." Sammor Number "Illustrated.News." Artists Japan-Now Monthly Journal. Smith's Principia Lativa

White's Latin-English and English-Tatin

Dictionaries.

Report of F. S. A Bourne's Journey in

South Western China.

Martin's Navigation and Nautical Astronomy. Set of Four High Class Sporting Engraving

The Run of the Season."

Mise Florence Small's Picture of The Quron, reproduced in Chromo Lithography, 81 each Wallace's Australasia.

Jamie Long White Mountain, or a fourney

in Manchuria.

Herbert Spencer's Worka."

Cavendish on Whist.

Rogat's Theanor Treasury of Words. Craibe's-English Bynonyms.~-. Mark Twain Birthday Book. Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fblé

Straight CIGARETTES Richmond

Cut

Kinney's Straight Cat, Little Beat; Virgina Brights. Towacobs-Old Bip. Wills Three Castles Richmond Mixture Richmond Gom, Cope's Golden Gload, Will Bristol Bird's Eye, Happy Thought Dollar Brand, Star Mix ture, Goldon Eagle, do, &o. KELLY & WALSH, LD, HONGKONG, 26'}"

Angust 29, CATTERTHUN, British steamer, for W BREWER HAN JUST RECEIVER

Quantity of New French Norels.

Australia.

August 18, THAL, British str., for Taiwanfoo. August 28, NINGro, British atr., for Shangbai. August 28, Jaras, British sbr., for Calcutta,

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Ter Deuteron, str., from Kabe.-7 Chinose... Ter Natal, str. from Shanghai, &-For Hongkong-Miss Bennett, Messrs. H. Mand, D. Brecon, 67 Christy, M. Brewer, from Shang i bal From Yokolsina.-Messrs. H. P. Fange. Oriol Behar, T. Metray, For Saigon-Messrs - Fortsinisz, O. Durai. A. Fancher, Prigent, and 21 Marines. For Singapore.-Mr. A. bar tura, from Shanghai-For Pondichery-Ma Trallet, from Yokohama. For Port Said.→ Sister Vile and 1hinese, from Shanghai. For Alexandria Mr. Litainoff, from Shang bai. For Marsailles.--Mre. Hass, Mies Kaitlor. -Musar, F. M: Aldie, Theband, and Potier, fros

Shanghai. From Yokohama. Japanese.

•

A Quantity of Choice Manila Cigara Stylographic Pena.

Hutton's Engineer's Hand-book.""

Reed's-Engineer's Hand-book. Hutton's Workmanager's Hand-book. Kasten's Manual of Engineering. French and English Conversation. Cheap Stationery.

Envelopes at 81.49 per 1,000.

Toreo Castles Tobacco.

Now Assortiment of Ladies' French Evening

Shoes.

Per Bayern, str., from Shanghai-Messrs. C. Lomp, E. Raup, W. Clifford, W. Pense, and Min MacLeod, and 4 Chloe

-Per-General Werder, ate, from Japan. For | 271 Geumir. Munch. For Szex-Mr. and Mya Hertz

kor Vort Said-Dr. Al. Sebrakanow, For Southampton-Mr. F. Efford. For. Bremen.--Miss Lisa Lessner, and Capt. Hilde- brandt. For Hongkong-46 Chine

REPORTS.

The German steamer Deuteros, from Koba 21st August, reports had fine weather, light wes: terly breeze and calms.

The British etenrior Carisbrooke, from Sai- gor 24th August, reports experienced light winds with fine weather and smooth sea through- out

& Co

UTLER PALMER

ESTABLISHED IN 1815, OF LONDON, BORTERAVE, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY,

ADEAS, LAHORE, KURRACKER, đệ

Ara represented in Chins by,

Messrs. JAEDINE, MATHESON & Co........

SIERSSEN & Co...

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. & by

ins

B, E. REYNELL & Co. in Japan...... Subjoined are some of the items consigned by

these well-known Shippers

SPIRITS,

· COGNAC—The popular “4 Star” quality and

best-No better shipped.

Presses for the Protection of Tennis Rackets, Tennis Ball, &0., &c.

ANE

WALTER W. BREWER,

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL

CRAWFOND

HAVE RECEIVED THEIR

SPORTING

GEAR

FOR THIS SKAMON.

FOWLING-PIECES 12 & 16 Bore. DUCK GUNS.

COURT OF DIRECTORS :— Hon. JOHN BELL TEVING-Chairman. W. HORSE, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.

O, Michaelson, Fac

W. G. Brodia, Kaz

D. Bottomley, Beq.

J. Morse, Eng

L. Dalrupie, Esq.

L.Pocezoeker, Pesq.

B. Layton, VA

Hos. A. F. Mußwo

N. A. Steha.

H.A. Solomon, CHIER MANAGER. -

Hongkong-THOMAS JACKSON, ESĮ.

MANAGER. 2 Shanghai NwEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES LONDON & COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTRAEST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Account at the rate of per cent per Anmum on the daily balarrow, On Fixed Deposits

For months 3 per Cont. pee Ânnum. For 6 months per Cont. per Åsatin. For 12 months 5 par Cent, per Annum. LOCAL BILE Discourazu,

Cars gracted in approved Securities, and very description of Bacising and Exchange

basiness transacted.

INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ORDINARY HALF YEARLY MEETING of EHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel, TO- MORROW, 90th August, 1888, at HALF. FAST THREE G'OLOOK IN THE AFTERNOON, for the purpose of reosising the Accounts and Re part of the Directors.

三卡

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES,

TOCONSIGNEES OF OPTIONALCARGO EIX 0: 3.8. 00.8 8.8. "JASON," FROM LIVERPOOL HIPPING Ordere must be obtained from the Undanigned not later than the 1st Sept. shipment per atomer DARDANTS,"

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong: 27th August, 1888.

(1561

for

̈OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

"JASON,

The TRANSFER ROOKS of the Company ONSIGNERS per Company's Steamer will be CLOSED from the 16th to 30th Augare baraby notified that the Cargo is being dis- 3 bith days inclusive,

R. LYALL,

Becretary,

11450

Hienghong, 9th August 1888.

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANYINITED, in

MOTICE TO. 3SAREHOLDERS."

obarged into Craft, and/or landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases i will lie at Consignees risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Gindown on and after the 28th instant.

就九十二月八英港香

NOTICES OF FIRMS.

NOTICE.

7 Have admitted MR. HARRY. WIL- W MB-AA-s, in var firm in Hongkong.

W. HEWETT & Co. ̈Hongkong, 27th August, 1858,

NOTICE.

11583

G. SMITH, D.D.8., will take ontire,

• CHARGE of the DENTAL PRACTICE of the Undersigned during Dr. KIMBALL temporary Absence, and is duly authorized to S1er the Firm.

WINN & KIM HALL Hongkong, August, 1888.

NOTICE.

11571

Goods andelivered after the 3rd proximo, will I HAVE This Day Established myself as a

be subject to Rent."

· BUTTERFIELD & SWIKU, Agonte. Hongkong, 27th August, 1848.

11561 “GLEN” LINE OF STEAM PACKETS,

FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship

"GLENROT.”

BRIF CHANDLER, STORSTEEPER SAIL MAKER, “ÅVOTIONSER, SKIPS' COMPRADORE, and GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT at this Port, in the Premises lately occupied by Messrs. C. GERARD & Co.

J. G. GÜTZ.

Amoy. 17th August, 1888.

INSURANCES.

[1572

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE

HE DIVIDEND of a per Coat or $3.75 |

PER SHAKE for the Six Months ended 30th June, 1839, declared at To-day's Ordinaer Hall, Yearly Meeting will he PAYABLE at the Frilans of the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BAKING CORPORATION on and after TUBS DAY, the 28th instant, and Shareholders aTÁ DRAFTS granted on London and the chief requested to apply for Warrants at the Com-having arrived from the above porta, Consignees commercial places in Enrope, India, Australis,pany's Office, No. 14, Prays Central, Hongkong. of cargo by her dad by the S. 3. Casado and

By Order of the Board of Directo

Greece, from New York, are hereby informed D. GILLIES. that their goods are being landed at their risk T. JACKSON. America, China and Japan.

into the Godowns of the Hangkong and Kowloon Secretary Obief Manager.

(1606 Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Kow-class Hongkong. 95th August, 1698.

Hongkong, 27th August, 1889,

Loon, whence delivery may be obtained. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE..

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RULES OF THE HONGKONG

BANK.

1-The basics of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on hele premises in Hongkong, Business hours on week-days, 10

to 3; Saturdays, 10 to 1.

2-Sams less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositór may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year.

3-Depositors in the Bavings Bank having B100 or more at their credit may at their option

THE DIVIDEND doared for the Bat

1583

Your ouding 30th June last at the rate of (1 107) UNE FOUND AND TEN SHILLINGS BTEALING per Share of 8125 is PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 27th instant, at this of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants,

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 25th July, 1888.

SPECIALITIES. THE Monks of the ABBEY at FrCAME

France, Distillers of the wide known Liqueur.BENEDICTINE, have given the Monopoly of Sale of it in Chim to our House; whils we have appointed Masera. 5Each Depositor will be supplied gratis SIEMSSEN & Co of Hongkong, to represent with a Pass-Book, which must be prosented-with-se-there- The Finest, most wholesome Liqueur, sach payment or withdrawal. Depositora must not make any entries themselves in their Pasg Books, but should wand them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.

hai Banking Corporation on fixed deposit for transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- 12 months at 5 per ount, per «nasm interest.

Interest at the rate of 35 per cent per Annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.

3-Correspondoned as bo the business of the Bank if marked DS HONGKONG SAPINGA BANK BUSINESS is forwardel free by the various British Fost Ofoen in Hongkong and China. 7-Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Dopositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of bis Pass Book are necessary.

For the HoraRONG AND SHANGRAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st September, 1867.

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ORIENTAL BANK

THE CORPORATION, LIMITED.

£2,000,000. Co. AuronISED CAPITAL.

PAID OF £ $500,000. Rogjetared Office, 40, THRRADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

*ALLIANCE SPORTING POWDER.

ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES, WADS:

LOADING AND. RE-CAPPING MA-

CHINES.

CARTRIDGE BAGS and BELTS. CHILLED & COMMON SHOT in ali

Numbers.

SHOOTING BOOTS and KNICKER BOCKER STOCKINGS, WATER PROOF RUGS.::

DOG WHISTLES, WHIPS & COLLARS PIONIC STORES. ¿

Sec.

&0. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

128 Hongkong, 10th August, 1886.

COGNAC-The well-known" Star" quality Reighbourhood of Wyndham Street,

SCOTCH WHISKY,'

The "CARLTON"-11 years old,

The "Heart Shaped Bottin."

The "Syriae Buttle."

Am C. P. & Go's leated Whiskies of portent quality, each is well stured sad free from

•Fusel oil.

The GUBNLIVEr" in round bofties in popular

and good.

IRISH WHISKY, Only ous quality consignel, the boss.

PORT INVALIDE.”

Invalide in particular are recommended to select this Wirus, it is really an INVAKID'S PORT.

SHERRY,

PREMISES WANTED.

PREMISES WANTED in the 3balley Stroet, or Wellington Street,

Parcigniars to be sent to

MB ST. JOHN H. HANCOCE, GE 18. Bank Bitidings. Hongkong, 28th August, 1888, 13596

....

OMINION ORGAN & PIANO Co.

DOMINI

Manufacturera of Cabinet, Combination, Chapel and Pedal

ORGANS.

aid Square and Upright PIANOS:

Sole right to use Foley's Automatic PEDAL Over for the whole Continent of EURORE This devios absolutely closes the Orgas, render-

For Connoisssure the following have their owning it proof against Mice, Insects, Dust, &o.

·distimelīra morits

The" INVALIDS" pala, delicate, fins flavor. "Asanoso," a Stoutor Wine, very popolar **MANZANILLA” a clean dry appetising Wine. "SKERRY-WHITE BRAL," a special favorite în

China.

CLARET,

Perfectly pure Bordeaux, not loaded to please,

vitinted palates.

MOUTON....

LABORE.....

e quarts and pinte

..in quarts and pints.

BT. EUTEPIC.in quarts and pinto, Margaux-Meoor in quarts and pints.

LIQUEUR,

Bendiofina from the Monstery.

CP. & Cor are the Bote Consignora of this.

world wide known Liqueur For Pricon apply to either of the above Firms tarke

ORTLAND

|905

CEMENT

BRANCH OFFICES:-

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, LONDON,

是

HAMBURG, GERMANY

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

STONEY,

MELBOURNE,

CHRIST-CXESOR, NEW ZEALAND. DOMINION ORGAN & PIANO Co.,

BOWMANVILLE,

CHINA

ONTARIO,

CANADA

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Sand for catalogues..

TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED....

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

VISED TWENTY SECOND ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS is theabore Company will be held at the Food J. B. WHITH & BROS.

Olov, Victoria, Hongkong, m MONDAY, the SOLE AGENTS CHINA,

3rd proximo, at 4 O'CLOCK FM., for the papoga HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.

1561 af presenting the Report of the Directors and Hoogkar, 1 April, 1893

Statement of Ascounts to Wil April best, and of declaring dividends.

NOTIOL.

JONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

respectfully informed that if upon their arrival in this Harbour, one of the Company's Foremen should be at hand, orders for ropairs if

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

By Order,

A. B. GARFIT.

Acting Secretary. Hongkong. 15th August, 1888.

1493 MARIN BURK, MANUFACTURER

Fent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14. Prays J. Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the event of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when iramediate steps will be taken

te rectify the sense of disutisfaction.

3

D. GILLIES.

Secretary." Hongkong 8th August, 1885. THE TOURIST'S GUIDE REDUCED PRICE, $1. Containing the name of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Fornitura &c., o, with the Punti and Mandarin-Prozon- ciation

The Daily Press Offoc

OF FIRST CLASS FORNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY,

· COLLEGE CHAMBERS,

■ DELWING 'ROOM AND DINIsa Roon BuiTA, LOUNGFA AND Easy Chanus,

SIDEBOARDS, WARDROBES,

DEXSSING TABLES AND MARB Tor WASH- STANDS, MANTEL AND CONSOLE GLASSES.

BILK PLUSHES IN VARIOUS COLOURS. "TAPESTRIES » IN LATENT DESIONE GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. Hongkong, 26th April 1888.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, Japan AND THE COLONITE.

THE BANK receives money on Deposit, Bays and Selle Bills of Exchange issues Lotters of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, and Transsets Banking and Agency Business generally un farms to be had on application.

Interest allowed on Deposita Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cont. per Annum. Fixed for 6 months, 4 per Cent per Annum. Fixed for 3 months, & per Cent par Annum. On Current Deposit Ascounts 2 për Cuut, per Annum en the daily balance.

woeld

in BENEDICTINE. It is appetising, digestive and stomachic,

No one gave ourselves has a right to import it into China.

Apply to SMSSEN & CO For execution of all Orders direct or otherwise.

SQUARE BOTTLE SCOTCH WHISKY,

1382

Of our own Blend and Shipping, Excellent, Ola, Soft, Pore, Inerpeusive, Only in hands of SIEMSBEN & Co. Representing

CUTLER PALMER ◊ (6"

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE

Optional cargo will be forwarded nalew uotice to the contrary be given before Nook, TO-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 30th instant will be subject to rant.

No Fit Insurance has been effected. Con signees are also requested to present all claims for damages and for shortages not later than the fith of September, otherwise they will not be recognised Bille of Lading will be counter- signed by

JARDINE, MA PRESON & Co..

Agenta. Bougkong, 23rd August, 1888.

THE CRINA SHIPPERS"-MUTUAL' STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

...

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

WE Company's tearship

"MOYUNE."

having arrived from the above Ports, Omsign of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their riek into the Godawns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained..

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hava left the Godowns, and all Claims mast be gent in to the office of the Undersigned befors Nomi, on the Slat instant, or they will not be recognised.

All bruken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on tho 31st instant, at 4 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been affected), and any Goods remaining in the Godowns aftor the Blet THE Ofices of the Company hare This Darinakant, will be subject to rent.

Optional Carge will be forwarded, unless been REMOVED to " VISTORIA BUILD- INGS, No. 5, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, Groundnutie to the contrary be given before 3 r.,

TODAY. Flook.

Bills of Lating will be countersigned by

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agente Hongkong, 25th Augurt, 1898. (1591 NETHERLANDS INDIA-STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong. 13th August, 1888.

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THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN-COMPANY,

LIMITED.

TOTICE is hereby givou that all YessL FROM 80URABAYA, SAMARANG, BA-

TAVIA, SINGAPORE, AND SAIGON DISCHARGING BOMBAY COTTON and COTTON YAEN at the Kowloon Wharres willTHE Company's Chartered Steamship have FREE STORAGE for 14 days from arrival. after which a Reat of 3 cents par Bale par month will be Charged:

ISAAC HUGHES,

Secretary. Hongkong, Xth November, 1887.

NOW PUBLISHING.

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APPROVED CLAIMS on the OENTAL NEW & ORIGINAL SERIAL STORY BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BATANGEL of such Claims purobased on H

advantageous torzas.

FROM THE PEN OF RIDER...

TAGGARD,

Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE Anther of "King Solomon's Mines," "Allan

Quartermain,She," "Jess," &o, &c.

SOCIE

E.W.BUTTER Manager, Hongkong Branch, Hongkong, 12th March, 1987.

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SITUATION WANTED. GENTLEMAN who corresponds in Lang Merantlle. Experience, is desirous of ENGLISE, FRENCH, and GERMAN, with obtaining sa ENGAGEMENT either in Hong kong or one of the Outporta, Pirat Cla92 Reforenoos

Address

Cara of Office of this Paper. [1527 Hongkong, 17th August, 1888. THE HONGKONG HIGH · LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

T

"H.."

LIMITED.

K

The Proprietors of this Journal are pleased to anounce that they have. at a very considerable ontlay, made arrangements with H. RIDER HoGaan-the Author of the most popular and dramatic Stories of our day-by which their Readers will enjoy precedent perntal of a new and anpublished manuscript Story from bir pen

The Title of RauKE HAGARD'S Now Story is

1

"DURE OF BUCKINGHAM,” having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of cargo by her are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 20th intent, will be subject to rant.

No Fire Insurance has been affected: Con- signeer he requested to prometall-elatos for diatongy and/or shortages not later than 4th of Supieber, otherwise they will not ba recognized. Bills of Lading will be countor signed by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

A Agente

[1568 Hongkong, 22nd August, 1888. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA |(FLODIO AND KUBATFINO UNITED COMPANIES)

COLONEL QUARITOR, V.C. And the Opening Chapters appeared in THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

OP SATURDAY, 21er JULY.

... the commen In this dramatic work, the author of Shathe zoakes a new departure. Instead of placing his baracters in lands reuter frou afvilization and sabjecting thein to influensas of the most re themarkable and unprocented nature, he hit written on English treseare story of the present day. The hero is a soldier in the Britial army a wearer of the Victoris Cross, who returns home.

THE Public are respectfully informed that the PEAK TRAMWAY as OPENED for PUBLIC TRAFFIC on WEDNESDAY, 30th May

JOHN'S PLACE And VICTORIA GAP:

The CARS RUN s follows between Sr.

8 to 10 A., every quarter of an hour.

12 to 9. ovory half hour.

1 to 8 P.M. every quarter of an hour.

BUNDAYS;

past-12 to à past one every quartered an hour,

and from

4 to 8 p.m. every quarter of an hour. Single Tickets are sold in the Cars; Five Cent Coupons and Rauca Ticar at the Office of

··· MAGEWEN FRICKEL & Co.,

General Managers.

Victoria Exchange, 50 &.52 Quben's Em Hongkong, 16th July, 1858-

FOR SALE,

WHOLESALE AND RETALI

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship

"BORMIDA,"

having arrived from the aboro Perts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Grils, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OPIUM AND WALU- ABLES are being landed at their risk into Godowns known as THE HONGKONG. WHARF AND GODOWNS, Wauchai, whence delivery way loined Terishable Goods to be taken delivery of immolíately.

Consigneos wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at Tiborty to do so, those wishing to take delivery from alongside may apply at Agents Office,

COMPANY AT HAMBURG.

Conauy, are prepared to GRANT IN- Vadersigned. Aazars for the above URANCES to the extent of 365,000, on first-

risks at exrrent rates.

MELCHERS & Cor Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.

NOTICE.

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PRICE $23 PUR Moseň

I,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

WILLIAM · JOHNSON, MENSMAN H... 8. “Annacious,” heroby' give noties that the CAPTAIN and OFFICERS of the aboro Ship are NOT RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS soutranted by me.

عد.

Hongkong, 29th August, 1888.

NOTICE.

(1001

XE Bave admitted MR. DAVIDAARON GUBBAY PARTNER I Furn in Hongkong and China from 1st January, 1888.

Hongkong, 2

E. D. SASSOON & Co. 29th August, 1858.

1602

FOR SWATOW.

WIE Steamship -

- FAKSHAN," Captain Jat. Young, will be despatched for the abure Port TO-MORROW, the 30th instant,

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

LOPING HONG Hongkong, 29th Agost, 1888.

at DAYLIGHT.

1600

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO

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AND Pasenogra JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.

VIA

THE British Steamship

UEEN FIRE INSURANCE "DUKE OF WESTMINSTER,"

13520 Толк Register, Turner, Commander,

COMPANY.

F.M.

The Undersigned, Agents for the above (on-will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC, VIA AMOT, WOOSUNG, TORE, AND YOKOHAMA, on pang, are preparal to ACCEPT RISKS AND SAN FRANCISCO

NORTON & Co.,

WEDNESDAY, the 29th August, at Tunn against FILE at Current Rates

Agents Hongkong. 16th July, 1997.

HONIX FIRE OFFICE

Tho Undersigned are now prepared GRANTPOLIČIES of INSURANCE against FIRE At Orrent Rates.

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to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.

Agents for the Phoenix Fire Öfice.

[16 Hongkong, 17th August, 1887............ THE

* 400,000

650,000

To be followed by the S. ." PAETEJA,” on 19th Sept., and S. S. ABYSSINIA” on the 4th October

Connection will be made at Yokubama with Steamers from Shangbai and Japan Ports, and at Yaucouver with Tacific Coest Points by the regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COART STEAMSHIP COMPANY and ether Steamore.

Through Passage Tickets granted to Eng land, France, and Germany by all trane Alaio {lines of Stamers.

First-class Fares granted is follows

To Vazouver and Victoria Mex. 81.00.

To San Francison.... 175.00:

To all Common Points in Canada

230.00. ....... 200.40.

and the United States..... $ To Tirerpool............

CHINA FIKE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1870.- HEAD OFFICE-Hongkong. CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS PAID UP CAPITAL... RESERVE FUND .... CP 636,090 - 329.009 BONUSES PAID

RISKS acepled at CURRENT BATES OF ratos. rooial reduced rates granted to Oficera PREMIA.

of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial lunese and Japanese Custouts, to be obtained us application.

1771

JAK B, COUGHTRIE,

• Secretary," Hongkong, 30th March, 1888.

GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY

H. Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, aro prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates.

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkont, at April, 1885,

"651 FIED INSURAN E COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBUNG. JMB Undersigned, Agents of the above Сопрану, вте Prepared to АССЕРТ RISKE a Currout Estes.

ESTAB=&CL

Agente. Hongkong, 18th January, 1864. PRANSATLANTICFIREINSURANCE

COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

1167

To other European Peints at proportionata

Consular Invoices to cconapany Cargo des- bined to. Points in the United States, shoni ha seat to the Company's Offices addrésted to Mr. D. E. Brown, District Freight Agent, Van- courer, B0

Freight will be received a Bard until г. on the 28th August.

All Parcels must be seul to our Offes and should be marked to address in full and tha same will be received by a nntil 5 P.M. the... day previone to mailing.

For information as to Passaga or, Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 29th August; 1888.

TO BE LET

TO LET.

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IN "COLLEGE CHAMBERG." GODOWN Ios House LATE._ Intaly occupied by Messrs. BUTTERFIELD & STIE from the lat August.

Apply to

The Undersigned, having been appointed ROOS Agents for the love Caropany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates

SLENSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 16th November, 1872. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM THE MAPANY, LIMITED.

~HEAD=ÜFFICE/HONGKONG- CAPITAL (SUBSCETTED), $1,000.000,

DOARD OF DIRECTORE." LUM SIN 8130, Esq.

Yow CHONG PING, Ee, BAN HUP, Esq. Car LL CHOY Esq. Q. Hai CBUNE, Eng.

The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RIBES to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies,

Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Sharahclders or not.

WOO LIN YUKN, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE.

No. 2, Queen's Bond Wust,

Hongkong, 14th March, 1881,

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THE LONDON ASSURANCE

INCORPORATED-BY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS

· MAJESTY KING OBOKGE THE FIRST...

-AD) 1320-

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & C

144 Hongkong, 18th July, 1888.

TO LET

DESIRABLE COAL GODOWNS, `23,

FROM ETMTÝ,"1888– Apply to ̈ ̈ ̈

LINSTEAD & DAVIS.

1734 Hongkong, 12th April, 1888. TO BE LET, WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. DESIRABLE HOUSES in Caine Beal, West End Terrace, opposito to Rose Villas. Apply to

1912

SPANISH PROCURATION. No. 14, Caine Road. Hongkong, 10th May, 1889:

TO BE LET. FOR2-MONTES-FROM-SEPTEMELE 1ST.

WELL FURNISHED 1ST FLOOR AFLAT in BLUE BUILDINGS,

For Particulars, apply to

KESSES. HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co,

for House LANE..

· 11579 Hongkong, 26th August, 1888.

TO LET.

THE Budersigned baring been appointed the 1st September, the JFLOOR,

Agents for the above Corporation, are

FOX the Go ROAD EAST, 000- prepared to grant Inecranes as follows:--

taining 4 EUROPEAN ROOMS, BATH ROOM, and COOKKOUSH.

MARINE DEPARTMENT

This reseel beings on Cargo From Mar Policies at current rates, payable either herr, from the recent operations in the Boadan. to teilles, Gensa, &c., ex 9: 5. Manila. From in London, or at the prinsipal Forts of Indiu, exchange the perils and privations of warfare

China, and Australis.

FIRE DEPARTMENT. the desert for a series of sonsational incidents Palermo, ox S. 8. Galiles.

No Claims will be admitted after the Grits among pleasant English landscapes, and the ultimate reward of an ancestral home brightened bave left the Godewry, and all claims must be Policies sued for long or short periode at

LIFE DEPARTMENT. Rett in to the Undersigned before the 30thrrent males. by the beauty of a courely bride. The plot well contrived, there is strong indirilisation August, at 4.P.M., or they will not be Polislar issed for sums sot roooding £5,000

cognized.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 2th July, 1872 INORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY

in the charactors; the scenes are depicted with

No Fire Insurance has been affected, and any at relusid rates dearness and a warm glow of local colour, while

Goods repsining in the Godowns after the 31st the main incidents are worked out with power. August, at 4.m., will be subject to rout at Not even in King Solomon's Mines," when eutha Fate of one cent pur package per diem. tranos in effected into the mysterious chazober, is the thrill greater than when Colonel Quaritch unearthe the treasure hidden away from Crom- well'a soldiers, the recovery of which sayss an 1023 ancient house from ruin.

Hongkong, 26th June, 1983) THE PREMIER CHAMPAGNE

IN CHINA IS THAT OF

11204

WATERBURY WATCHER, MESSER VERVE BINE FILS ET CLEA

THE HANDIRST, CHEAPEST, & Best Time-

XXEPRESTAZIONE MAZ

PRICE, 83.00 PER PIECE. THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAJSHIA,

[Bole Agents in Japan & China for the Sale of the above Watches),

10, Queen's Road Central,

Opposite Marine House, 11559 Hongkong, 21st August, 1888.

MITSUL BUSSAN KAISHIA, SOLE NORSTU SOE THE MIIKE COAL MINE.

BUNKER COALS can be applied to any steamer lying in the Harbour or coming alongade the Kowloon Wharf on application to the Undersigzel.

Y. FUKUHARA,

Acting Manager Hongkong, 20th January, 1883.11BY [UARANTEED the best Quality HOL- GUARANGIN the Store Bottler, al Su per doren, also PUNCH, CURAÇAO, PER- DICO, ANISETTE, &o., &o.

S.

or. REIMS, SHIPPED BY

GUMU MORE SALA ER A

Sold Bolely by their friends ME JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

N.B.---All Connoisseps of Champagne should toate this. We are confident they will be more then satisfied with the quality, and aurpriand only at its moderate price.

1975

MEMORY-Loisotto's System is cast and Interesting and improves the natural

miamory.

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CARLOWITZ & Co,

Agents, Hongkong, 24th August, 1888.

WEITE FOR CIRCULAR

EUCHS TRADE "LISTS OF ALL

COUNTRIES in 36. VOLUMER.

Among the Books now in the Frames are: Tole. 27 & 27A ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and IRELAND, Prios 45 They.. nuntain, besides complets MEADER LISTS of all places in the United Emp dom, Special fasts of Marchant Shippers, with their Specialities and Export Markets

in

Complete Priso-Idat post free. Agents wanted all parts,

G. LEUCHS & Co, BRANCH OFFICE, 17. BARRETT's GROVE, LONDON, N.

Established 1794

0 $ Praised by Mr. B. A. Frootor (Astronomer maar professional woon, pupils

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TIE Undersigned haring boon appointed

Agents, in conjunction with MERSE TURNER. & Co., for the shave Company, are

For Particulars apply to GROUND FLOOR.

| 1207 Dongkong, 23rd August, 198.

TO LET..

COAL GODOWNS A B&D at Praya

CALGONO LA No. 117 and Zaland Lots Nos. 490 & 31 (Possession on the Ist October, 1888).

Apply to

HỒ TỪNG. MARI. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.'s Office. (1551 Hongkong, 21st August, 1898.

TO BE LET SMALL EUROPEAN HOUSE at Wan- prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agalus! FIBE A chai and GODOWNS, 500 and $1 and

at Current Rates.

W. HEWEET & Co.

* 1086 Hongkong, th June, 1888 NORTH-BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

52, PRAYA EAST. Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 1st June, 1888.

F1048 TO BE LET. DELIGHTFULLY. SITUATED and

THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Com-

pay, are authorized to INSURE against A WEL FURNISHED HOUSE FIRE at Current Ratos

GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1852.

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FONG PHOTOGRAPHER Has just added to his COLLECTION

of VIEWS come NEW SCENES and Photos 1510 of NATIVE TYPES, copies of which are obtainable FILIPINOS, in his Stadio orat Mesars KELLY & WALSH'S.

IVOET MINIATUZES of Superior Quality and IMPORTERS OF AND MANILA CIGARS, of Excellent sad High Flash. PREMANEET ENLARGEMENTS of PHOTOS and VIEWS and reproductions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or Opal

25, POTTINGun Steret.

who hase PASSED EXAMINATIONS, who TOBACCO have rapidly learned Arabia and other dißenlt languages & Lessons by post. Prospectus A Large and varied Sfook of best Descriptions. (English Français, or Deikfach) pest free, from Prof. Lietis, 37, Now Oxford Street, London, 1973 England....he THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARY AND GODOWN COMPANY,.

LIMITED

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THE Company is prepared to TRANSHIP CARGO from its Godowns at Kowloon. GOOD ENGLISH DOUBLE BAERELED or West Foint to nuy Stower in the Harbour, BREECH LOADING GUNS, 13 Bore, the and to BRING CARGO aurons from Kowloon latest improvement, in Boxes, with everything to any place on the Fraya at the usual rates.

By Order, complete. Pries, $45, do, & DANA

ISAAC HUGHES,

Beoretary Hongkong, 21st April, 1888.

1L7

F. SCHEFFER 21& 28, Puttinger Street Hongkong. 5th July, 1898.

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1784

of MANILA & OTHER CIGARE, TOBACCO, CIGARETTEN. Wholasnie and Retail at Moderate Prioos INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY INVITED.

SILVESTRE ABLEGUI & Co.

PASANGANA Proprietern.

Hongkong. Both May, 1888.

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SUNG

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INSTANTANEOUS VIEWA, GROUPS and Poz TRATE are taken in any state of the weathor. and all Permanent Proossses, are executed an Moderato Terme.

STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE.

1030 BIJ Vonnte der Nederlandsche Consulaire Rechtbank voor Horo e Oaks, synde behoorlik geregistzword, is op vordering van

A PORTION of "BEACONSFIELD ARCADE." "BREEZY POINT," Immediate Possession. "BIENEE VILLA," POIFOLUM GODOWNB st BOWLINGTON.

Apply to

SHARP & Co, i

Marine House.

+380 Hongkong, 9th June, 1888. LONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS

Goods received on STORAGE nt Moderate Bates, ia First-class Gpdowns,

STEAMER CARGOES disebarged en favourable terms

Also Entire GODOWNS to LET.

Apply to

MEYER & Co.

F1240 Hongkong 2nd July, 1887.

TIMBEK.

THE Undersigned Agonts for Mexers.. E.E. ABRAHAMSON & CO., Sandakan,

Ca, FREDINAND PLATE, wonende te Hiogo, verk British North Borneo, are now prepared

flaard dat er sedert 20 Augustus 1884 Rechtsver-sabmit for inspootion Samples of bred and soft COAL MERCHANTS,

kare always on hand

moeden bestact det Bixar donan BUSENET, TIMBERS auitable for Wharves, Ballding and LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DEEGRIP-laatst gewoond hebbende to Hiogo, is overleden. General purposes.

OHS. BRAESS,

GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co., TION OF COAL, A

Voorzitter.

Agente, Address:--Care of Massu. Kwong Sung & Co., No. 68 PRAYA,

11425 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1996.

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Kobe 9th July, 1888.