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25 JAN

The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4686 骏五十八百六千九第

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS..

日四十二月二十年四十緒光

H

INTIMATIONS.

A LIFE POLIGT. FOR £500.

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January 23, BATAVIA, British steamer, 1.GC1, CCORDING to the New App Repues

Hugh W. And, Vancouver 25th Deṭember, A RATEH of the STANDARD LIFE OFFICE Yokohama Ifth January, and Kohn 18th, for China, a Life Policy for £500 can be General ADAMSON, BELL & CO..

effect at the following quarterly rates, of January 24' INGRANAN, German steamer, 894; Age et artikelny.

J. Maserann, Saigon 19th January, Padad Capal-WIKLER & Co. January 24, Soocafow, British steamer, 324, Bewis, Pakhoi Elst January, and Hoihow

3rd, Genoral-CHINE January 24, 'Chowmowroo, German etamor, 790, W. Weuit, foihow 23rd Jessary, General-LCREAR & CO.

CLEARANCES. Aras HARROur Master's Orrick

24TH JANUARY.

Tangleze, armor sr. for Shanghai. Mongkut, British sir, for water

DEPARTURES.

January 24 NANZING, British str., for Amay. January 24 DuuCALION, British sir, för Amoy, January 24, TALES, British str., for Satow. Jatianry 26, YanGIEZE, German steam for ----^ --Shanghai. * ****** January 24, KWANGLEE, Chinese steamer, fur

Whampoa

FASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Batavia xir, from Vancouver Chinese,

Per Ingrahan, atr, from Saigon-50 Chinese Per Chowchoufoo.tr., from Hoi-50

Chinego.

Per Soochow, str., from Pakhoi, &o.-Fruch Connal of Pakhni, and 71 Chinese

REPORTS.

H0 35

7.6

HONG KONG, ERIDAY, JANUAF1 252, 1889.

BANKS.

ONGKONGASHANGHAIBANKING 7

CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL

$7,50FYNN REKKER FUND

4,040, İLKEERYGLIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS 7,500,000

Clover or DIRKOFORS Hon. JOHN BRL-IRVING--Chairisau. W. Li Fonnes, bq-Deputy Chairman. D. Bottomley, Exqj;- B. C. W. G. Brodie, Exq

J. Scatmen, Rey Dalrymple," Edg L. Toonusoker, Ren- Holliday, BagA. Salaman, Kuq

K. A. Sister, Ead,

Cher Manage Hongkong G. E. Yome. Est

MANAGER.

J.

ablabed on application to the

Rates for other ages, and amounts can be Hog & Tryinn,

BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,{ 840---31

Aretits, Hongkong.

H

A L-L

THE

& HOLTZ

CO.OPERATIVE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

WINTER SEASON.

WOOLLEN DRESS · MATERIALS, MERINO and LAMB'S WOOL ROSIERY WOOL SHAWLS, WOOL GOODS for Children, LADIES JAPANESE SILK DRESSING GOWNS, EIDER DOWN VÜNUTS, EIDER DOWN CUSHIONS,

Shanghai-EwEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES-LONDON & COOTY BANK

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Deposit Account at the mde of 2 per sont, per Annam on the daily balanc

"On Fixed Deposits

For months 3 por Cent. par Annam For 6 months 4 per Cent, por Andım. For 12 months: 5 per Cout. par dana. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTEL. Crepits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Basking and Exchange ¦ business transacted.

DRAFTS grantak on: London and the chinf cumcoercial plures in Burepo, Tridia, Australia

G. E. NOBLE.

Chic Manngor. Hongkong, 4th September, 1888,

NOTICE

America, Chine and Japan

-`

19

DULES OF THE HONGKONG SAVINGS DANK

AUCTION.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

Thadersigned ber évesitod instrvotiem Trem Hou, J, M. L'atcz, to Boll by Publio Auction

་

"TO-MORROW.

the 26th January, 1859, át 2. P.M., at his Raidenco No. 5: West Torno,

THE WHOLE OF FIS HOUSEHOLE FURNITURE, &c.,

*Comprising

·TAPESTRY COVERED with PLUSH DRAWING ROOM SUITE; MORROCCO COVERED SUITE.

English me. INLAID CABINET and CHESTONIERS with Class Backs, English. mode MAHOGANY WRITING DESK, ROB, CHIMNEY GLASSES, WRITING TABLE, VENETIAN MIR

STA- TUTTE, and Teakwood GLASS BOOK CASES.

GASALIERS aud GAS BRACKETS. BRUSSELS CARPET and HEARTH

BUG: pag.

DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD.WHAT- NOT, VINNER DESSERT and BRAF- FAST SETS, GLASS & PLATED WARE and VIENNA CHAIRS.

DUNTED. DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEAD, BRASH |

English-mado OAK BED ROOM FURNI TURE.

COTTAGE PIANO, by RowED KRANA.”

&..

Lu Catalogues will be keined. TERMS OF SALE-As.oustonary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG.

Auctioneer.

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Hongkong, 22nd January, 1580.

CUSTOM HOUSE. KOWLOON, 23rd January, 1889..

DARIN

INTIMATIONS.

OF

CHINA

BROS

LIMITED;

CHEMIST S

PERFUMERY.

TRIPLE FRENCH ESSEN AS mado.in

the Flower districfs of the Maritime Alps, WHITE ROSE,

MOSS ROSE, JASMIN,

WOOD VIOLET;

NEW ROWN HAY, FIGNONETTE, OPOPONAX,

PATCHOULI,

LIOTROPE, &c.

Io 1 Flat, poz., 2 ez., and 1 oz. Bottlan

@ QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong.

·號五十二月正英港香

TO BE LET.

TO LET

AL

4 ROOMS with COOK HOUSE **** - "-LAXTER -HOUSE” East, No. 1

Hospital Roul

Apply to

·J: ULLNANE & Co. Hongkong, 23ed Jauancy, 1830.

TO BE LEI:

193

SMALL KUROPEAN RESIDENCE A No. 156, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVID. onz. 24th January, 1989.

-

"TO LET,"

PRICE $3 PRR MONTHL

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY.

HONG.. VỢ EDITION, Further mit supply is nu rendy. Whother exhausted or not there will be no more till Tuesday mong, plied for. some of the Outports and Figa Countriqs.. hare yet to be despatched.

Daily Prens Offe,

Hongkong, 25th January, 18.

119

THE

ICES & GODOWNS now occupied by the MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY, boing No. Penya Contral."

Possession from 1st February hers. The PREMISES can be lot partly.

Apply to

The.

LAI HINO & Co.,

or to

HONGKONG

199

I.LECTRIC

COMPANY, LIMITED.

CAPITAL...

$300,000,

DIVIDED INTO 30,000 SHARES OF "

$10 Back.

No. 153, Queen's Road Central,OF WHICH 15.000 SHAERS ARE OFFREED TO

C. EWENS

THE PUBLIC. Hongkong, With November, 1899,

39 (The remaining 15,000 Shares Javs boon taken

TO LET, FURNISHED). AT THE PEAK, "DUNTORIE” FIVE-ROOMED KOUSH with TENNIS COURT. Possessine. from latu Last, ta 331st March, 1989, or 1850.

Apply to

J. Y. V. VERNON. Hongkong, 5th November, 1938.

TO LET.

TELEPHONE No. 60, "Bongkong, 21st January, 1880,

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

TNGE OF COMPETITION AL

ULO Eighth Moulaly Handicap -CHAL-

take place NEXT SATURDAY, 2801 instant, at 3 o'clock. Latanding Cetopetitors who do not already possess Tickets for sims just send T-The business of the above, Bank will b

me their entry together with 50 Cents not later condoted by tha Bongkong and ShanghaiEGLINA NEW YEAR HOLIDAYShau Nous, on FRIDAY, 25th lust.. FBanking Corporation, on thoir premises

will be observed at this Oflen wid at 15e

No Poet Entries allowed. Hongkong. Business hours on week-dars, 10 Customs Stutions from the 28th day of the 12th to J; Saturdays, 10 to 1, -

Moon at 3 pm, to the Btle Cay of the Ist Moon,

WOOLLEN RUGS, and SCOTCH MAUDS R White & Scarlot BLANKETS, ALL WOOL FLANNELS, NEW MILLINERY, WALK- ING BOOTS, audi SHOES, &c. &c.

BALL SEASON.

2. Suras less than $1, or more than $250 at, al 12 AM) 99th January Afternoon to 5th vine time will not be received. No depositar February Forenoon inclusive; and during that RICH MOIRESILKS&SATINS, BEAD-may deposit more than $2,500 in a one year. The German steamer Cherechowfie, from Hot

period all Shipment, Discharge mud Examination J-Depositors in the Savings Bank laring (of Curgo will be suspended. how 23rd January reports had strong NEED SILK NETS, OPERA CLOAKS and winds and hearṛ nes......

$100 or more at their credit may at thoir option | transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- 12 months at 5 per cent per sunum interest. hai Banking Corporation on fixed deposit for 197)

4.Intersat at the rate of 3 per cont, per annum will be allowed to Depositors on thoir jdaily balances.

HOODS, SATIN BUOES all Bhades and The British stoarer Souchowe, from Fakhoi Sizes, KID, SUEDE, Md STEK GLOVES 21st Januars, and Hoihow 23d, reports LISLE THREAD HOSE, NEW strong northerly broeae and cloudy weather.

FRILLINGS, FANS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, PERFUMES, &u, &-

The British steamer Belavia raports:-Left Vancouver on the hik December, at 5 pm, bad] moderate weather till 5th January. Afterwards bard gales of westorly winds to Yokohama. Ar riving there on the 15th January, S., and saited again on the 18th. Arriving in Koe on the 17th and leaving on the 18th. Having met with strong northerly winds and alsady weather from Van Dieman's Straits. At 5 p.m. on the 22nd pushed the Chinese squadron, band north. 45 miles south of Coksen.

Jaugary

—---,

AMOY, SHIFTING.

ARRIVATS......

17, Fokien, British; etc., from Trisui. 17, Haitan, British str., from Foochow 17, Namoa, British str., from Hongkong.

17, Kalfong, British str., from Swatow 17. Dismants, British str., from Manila. 18. Choysaug, British str., from Shangbei. January-- DEPARTURES.,

17. Namon-British-ate-fur Focotior: 17. Diansend, British str., for Straits. 17. Kaifong. British str. for Shauglasi.

Haita, British str., for Bwatow.

17. Fokien, British str., for Swatow,

18, Diamante, British str for Hongkong.

VESSELS PASSED ANJER December 28, Ned. str. Utrecht, Da Goode, Nov. 17, from Rotterdam for Eatasin,

28, Amr. bark H. G. Jobuson, Colby, Dec. 14. from Hongkong for New York.

28, British bark Stanfiell, Clark, Aug. 23, from Sunderland for Hadavin.

2. British ship John M. Blai-ie, Faulkner. Dec. 14, from Manila for Liverpact.

29, Nel str. Broma, Boon. Dec. 29, from Bata. | vis for Rotterdam.

January 4, British ship Canava, Darter, Deo. 19, from Manila for New York:

4. Britists hark Stanfield, Clark, Jan. 2, from Bateria for Faling.

5. Ned. str. Prins Frederik, G. van Roggen,

Nov. 24, from Amsterdam for Batavia.

5, Nod. str. Conrad, Adriari, Jan. 5, from Batavia for Amsterilna

7. British str. 3. G. C. Rose, Burstey, Dos 18, from Coens Llaud for Batavia,

Gormes bark Figaro, Beinzel, Dec. 17, from

Bangkok for Falupih.

9. Swadish bark Doris, Dox, from Mauritius for Bangkok.

10. British r. Clitus, from Sydney for Sin- gapore.

CATHAY

No. 1165.

CHAPTER

REGULAR CONVOCATION of the above Chapter will be held-in FREE- MASUNG'. - HAL Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the 25th iost, at 8.80 for 9 r.M., precisoly.

Hongkong, 25th January, 1889.

FOR SALE.

[108

NEW THREE-STOREY HOUSES} ⚫ situated on the Queen's Road East, They are solidly built of Red Bricks, the Two Upper Floors are will hot bod airy, Eropah Barters and hard water Iail on; and the Ground Floors are large Shops.

For Particulars, apply to

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

'Avotioneer. Hoogkung, 12th January, 1889,

ULPHURIC

1207

ACID

SIM MURIATIO ACID

...The Underagend has been appointed by the SULPHURIC ACID MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Kawaguchi Osaka, Japan, as SOLE AGENT here.

¿

HL KUSAKABE, YASHIM & Co.,

No. 50 Queen's Road, Hongkong. Hongkong, th Jondary, 1889.

NEW TALES....

THE miccess which attended the publication

in the columns of the "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS"

of Original Taos by WALTER BEBANT And: WILKIE COLLGC8 having been much incressed by the production of Colovel Quartek

O by RIDER HAGGARD, we have decided. to commence with the New Year another ventore

The First Story by the mach admired wilter

MES. MACQUOID,

wus commenced in the

HONOTONG DAILY PRESS"

NOTICE.

The DRESSMAKING 244 MILLINERY

DEPARTMENTS are under the Personal Supervision of Experienced EUROPEAN

ASSISTANTS.

THE HALL & HOLTZ CO OPERATIVE

COMPÁNY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 21st January, 1889.

ANE

CRAWFORD

HAVE RECEIVED A NEW STOCK

F24

Co.

PIPES, CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOL DERS, TOBACCO POUCHES, TOBACC0 BOXES, CIGAR CUTTERS, CIGAR-BOX | LOCKE, CIGAR & CIGAREFTE HOL DERS, SMOKER'S LAMPS, & SMOKER'S REQUISITES of all kinds.

A FRESH SUPPLY OF SMITH'S GLASGOW TOBACCOS. GLASGOW IXTURE SMOKING MIXTURE.

GLASGOW BIRDSEYE, GOLD LEAF. HONEY DEW, OUT NAVY & HARVEST MOON,

LA PERLA DEL ORIENTE.

COMPANIA GENERAL CING AB S

AND

SMITH'S

L. C. & Co's kpcial Brand "THE MANILAS."

FINEST CAIRO, and CIGARETTES.

-MALTESE

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong. 14th January, 1889,

2

FA. MORGAN, ***Commissioner of Customs for

Kowloon & Distviela.

NOTICE SANITARY BOARD.

5. Each Depositor will be supplied gratis. willia Fass-Book, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Dopawitors muel not make any entries themselves in their FusHE attention of Owners of Property and Books, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year about the beginning of Bank if markel ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE Taurary and beginning of July,

6.-Correspondence as to the business of the BUSINESS is forwarded fro br the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the poroust attendance of the Depositor bis duly appointed Agont, and the production of bis Pass Book are necessary.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION,

G. E. NOBLE.

Chief Manager. Hongkong, lat September. 1887.

180

$

A. SHELTON FOOPER,

Hou Secretary.· ́ HONGYONG CLUB Hongkong at Jacuary, 1889.

NUTUBE, PALMER

ESTABLISHED IN LONDON, 1815

Are represented in China by Mosers. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

SIEMYSEN & Co. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. & by H. E. RETRIt & Co. in Japan....... Subjoined are some of the items causigned by

them well-known Shippers.

SPIRITS,

COGNAC-Their popalar "4 Star" quality and COGNAC Their well-kawa "Star" quality

best. No better shipped.

Ordinua No. 24 of S, which provides at thair Agouts is directed to Section 74 of

be occupied until guah lubling shall hava boon ne poison who shall erect a denetle building shaft allow he sang or any pets thereof te examined by a duly authorized OFFICE" of the SANITARY BOACH and verified by bin having been built in compliance with the entire THE provisions of the Fublic Healthy Ordinaker

.

SCOTCH WHISKY.

San Separate Advertisement.

IRISH WHISKY. BEST-Only one quality conalged

PORT—“ INVADEDS."-

Notice of the complutjse of all sush buildings,.. ilu construcion of which was commenced afte the passing of the Public Health Ordinance, fuvalls i particular are recommenial to solect 1857, should be sent to the Undersigned.

this Wins. Be special Advertisement.

WM. EDWARD CROW.

Acting Secretary.

119

Savitary Burl Born,

BANK

TCORFORATION, LIMITED.

PAID UP....... AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 ............ € 500,000 Registered Office, W, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA. CHIA, Japan

AND THE CONTES,

THE BANK receitas money on Deposit Bays and Sells Bills of Exobange, fenes Letters of Credit, forwards Rille for Collection nd Transets Banking and Agy Basines generally on terror to be bad on spplication:

Interest allowed on Deposits

Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent per Anunm Fixed for 6 montlu, 4 per Cent. por Auuum. Fixed for 3 months, 3 per Cout. por Annan. On Current Deposit Accounts 2 por Cart per Annum on the daily balance

APPROVED-CLAIMS on. Iba ORIENTAL. BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such Claims purchased on advantageous berma

Government [ficer, Hongkong, 18th January, 1889..

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAC STEAMBOAT, COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

TORTY-FIFFI ORDINARY TUE

HALF YEARLY AMTING SHAREHOLDERS in the Company, will be held at the Offer of the Company, No. 18. Bunk Buildings, Queen's Romt Central, an SATUR. DAY, the 2 February, el 12 d'CLOCK NOON, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors (grether with a Satent of Ae- connta declaring a Dividend,`and electing Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from th instant to 2nd February indesivo.

SUDARY,

-For Consolears the following Wines have

their own distinctive merita-

The "INVALIDE:" pole, delicate, tine davor. Amososo, Stouter Wine, sery popular

· MANZADILLA” a clown dry appetising Wine. 'SHELLI-WHITE SBAL,” a spacial favorite în

China, very delicate and soft.

.e

CLARET, Perfectly pure Hordeux, not loaded to please,

vitiated palatas

MOUTER

iş qurts and pinta o LAROSE

..in quarts and pintu. Sr. Gergenz. in quarta and pinta. MAROAVI+MKD90 in quarts and pin si

`LIQUEUR.

of this

BENEDICTINE from the Monastery. C. P. & Co. are the Sule Coasigners

world wide knows Liqavor. For Priusapply to either of the above Firms

By Order of the Board of Direniora,

marked * T. ARNÓCO,

Secretary. Hongkong, 14th January, 1889,

NOTICE.

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A

Agency of the NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE HÓN: KUNG AND WILAMPOA DOCK

W BREWER HAS JUST RECEIVED SOCIETY,

PIANOS by COLLARD & COLLARD. PIANOS by Kuman,

for sale on convivut termia. – Now Danes Programmos and Menos. Daman Tenuis Bals

Haggard's New Novel Cot Quaritch

Marino Painting by May.

Molloy'e Gleanings an Science Carpenter's Natura and Man. Cubbe Solontiüo-Spirit of Aga Harley's Practical Biology. Anisley's Extra Master's Guide Look. Maclean's Diseases in Tropical Climates. Collier's Manual of Oil Painting, Teval Engineer's Note Book Animal Physiology Farndaur Sappho Ilustrated Ed.

Now Block of Oil Colours.. New Stock of Water Chlours.____ Swent Caporal Cigarettes

WALTER W. BREWER,

UN HONGKONG HOTE).

BEST SCOTCH WHISKY, IN ROUND

BOTTLES CUTLER, PALMen & Co.'s SHIPPING Entirely free from Fuse Oil. Apply to

JALLINS, MATHESON & Co., or to SIEMSSEN & Co.-

(2203

COMPANY, LIMITED,

COMPANY, LIMITED,

MASO NIC BALT, 1989,

2080

MASONIC BALD, under the auspices

THE HOUSENO. ), KERRos's Tekrace,

Arbuthnot Boul Gas and Water Inid on.

Apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. No.6, Braccae fiolit Acently. Hongkong, 21st Fanuary, 1951.

TO BE LET, FURNISHED.

173

SOUTH,

ESTROUENS VILLAS,

Boubam Roul. Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 5th November, 1999

TO LET

SUNNYSIDE, No. 7, Bonham Road.

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 14th November, 1884.

TO LET AT THE PEAK.

135

LAGENDA formarly engupied by Apply to

Sir PHILIPPO.

HN, MODY, Victoria Buildings.

· Hongkong. 130 Dicomber, 1858

„TO LET.

41

up on the same terms as the Shares poë offered to the Publix.)

-PATUTNT-K-BEAF FLOWS (—

ON APPLICATION

ON ALLOTMENT

..$1,

Thu. Balines at call ton Oue Month's notice

being given) as required to most drafts for prekoná of Plant and otherwise for the purposes and the extension of the business of the Company. Applications for shares, necompanied by a de

posit of $1 per share, must one in to Tru HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on or before the 4th day of February, 1884.

DIRECTORE

THE HONOURABLE JOHN BELL IRVING. THE HONDURANGE CATCHICK PAUL

CHATER

THE HONOURABLE BENDYSHE LAYTON, HENEY LISTON DALRYMPLE, ESQ. LORENZ POESNECKER, Est

AND

| ALFRED PARKER STOKES, Tsq.

BANKERN: THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATIN,

SOLICITORS: MESSEN. SHARY, JOHNSON, & STOKES. The princips: object for which this Company. has beu Ermed into supply the city of Vic- laria, Kowlon, and the Peak, with the ELECTIO Low A subsidiary objest is the supply of oleotrie motor power wherever it may be re- quired, and negociations are now being carried on with the Governmmit to supply the necessary power for piping water from the Albany Tark to a roservoir or tank to be established at the Peak.

FROM the 1st Februsy Best, OFFICES uk prosent in the occupation of the Cous. TOE D'ÉSCOMPTE DE Paris.

Apply lu

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 4th December, 18SS.

TO LET.

DOOMS IN "Colabah OraNEERS.”

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong. th July, 1888.

TE

131

The advantage of the ELECTRIC LIGHT are.. so well recognised that but litiku nood be said on the subject It la, however, peculiarly adapted KELLETT'S for is here on seurant of te bing alcost. entirely trea from tent and uvaffected by wind,

НЕ HOMESTEAD”. Brass, until 30 Sept. A PORTION of BEACONSFIELD ARCADE."nd also on account of ita almost perfect freedom "BREEZY POINT.” Immediate Possession.

BISNEE VILLA,” POKRALJEM. GODOWNS at BowaveToN.

Apply

SHARP & Co. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE

Hongkong, 18th Facebṛy, 1885.

REAK

MOUNT KELLET UNGALOW, UNFURNISHED

BULE From Lut Cotcher la 10th

nest, at reduced rate

Apply to

From danger by tire.

Estimates of working expumes, cost of supply: Je, have bean carefully gono into, and the Directors have no doubt that the light can be supplied at rates which will compare favourably with the prace paid for. Gas in the Colony, whila · 132 for quality, power and convenience, the light wil bench mapɔrior to any other kind of lighting.

TO

May lighting is the

In the estimates included no-t of sufficient • engine power plaz ka.. for Electric Street

known Ars System Negonjations with prospot of siteness Awar are being carried on wy the Buvernment for a contract for this purp

137

"- EDUARD SCHERULIASS & CO. Hongkong, 27th September, 1888, HONDRONG WHARF & GODOWNS.

A very suitable site for the Engine-house quid for the Mushings has tus purchased and will be nude ever to ho paay at ocat of the DISTRICT ANAND Levos or Goods ruceired or STORAGE at Méderate I price. HONGKONG APo Scom China, will be bold | Rates, in first-class Godowns.

It is proposed to order from E

sad of pore QUPMASTERS and ENGINEERS or at the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY, the 15th STRAMER CARGOES discharged on the ecossary plant and dygatos the latest 131 respectfully, informed that, if upon their February. Bolbren wishing to Subscribe, furo arrival in this Hartuar, nznu of the Company's bat who may mat bolong to a Lodge in this EL, Forenei skċuld be në humil, orders for repairs if District, are hereby informed that Lists have

sent to Que Bean Oprice, No. 14; Pray been placed for their convenience st | Central, will receive prompt attention.

E. W. KUTTER, Manager, Honghoag Branch. Hengling, 12th March, 1887.

ET A G

H 0 T

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, TOKONG. JOHN OLSEN, MANAGER.

lu the rent of complaints being found

The Hotel has recently been refitted and conteossary, cumunication with the Undersigned

siderably enlarged; Entrance, Quam's Road.

GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR

..... VISITORS....

CHARGER MODERATE

TEFFEN AT 1 O'CLOCK; DINNER AT 7. WELL VENTILATED BILLIARD Book, ENGLISH & AMERICAN TABLES. WINES, SPIRITS, & MALT LIQUORS of the Tury best gaully only. Hongkong, 31st December; 15:8. 2418

SCOTCH

Je requested, when mediate stops will be takou

to reelify thecause of dissatisfaction..

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

Hongkong, 24th August, 1885,

|J.

UR K

MARIN D MANUFACTURER OF "FIRST CLABS FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY, COLLEGE, CHAMBERS.

WHISKY.DRAWING ROOK AND DIsis Room Suite,

Really be boat is CUTLER-PALMER & Co.'s

Because it is old and mature and rieb. Because it is quite free from fuse oil. Because Physions approve it as A 1 It is shipped in Round, Square, and Beart Shaped Bottle.

Our Agents have Stocks of either Please apply to JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

of to STESEN & Co.,

or to LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Ilongkong, 21st January, 1859.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

[170

HE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE WATERBURY WATCHES,

13, PRAYA CRETUAL, HONGKONG

THE HANDIEST, CHEAFEST, & BEST TIME KEEPER INVENTED.

The TELEPHONE EXCHANGE is now in $3 PRICE THREE POLLARS Each $3

working order.

Subscription, 380 por Autum

Rlectrical Material on sale, or hire.

Hlectric BELLS Etted and maintained.

Agents for ELECTRIC LIGHTING. Estimates free for all kinds of Electrical work

A. SANDFORD,

Aucti Hongkong, 1st December, 1898. BORNEO TIMBER

REPAIRS VER EXCHED 50 CENTS FOR BACH WATCH.

Orders from Outports to be accompanied with romitten for cost,

THE MITSUI; BUSSAN KATSETA,

(6ole Agents in Japan & Chim for the Sale of the above Watulies),

10, Queen's Road Central.

Oppoalte Marios House,

1653)

Hongkong, 30th August, 1988,

1629

HE

THE INFANTING COMPANY,

HE BRITISH BORNEO TRADING

LIMITED,

on SATURDAY, 5th January. It will consist of Logs, Beas, or Sawa to any specification.

eight instalments and in antitled

Mies EYON OF EYONCOUET

This will be followed by an original Novel by

8 BARING GOULD,

author of "MAHALAK" “JoUN HEERING,”ÅÒ., which will consist of about 'Twouty-six instal ments. This writer holds to first rank areag living noveliste, and his works are so well

Agents.

PRETER CHAMPAGNE

IS THAT OF BINET FILS. ET CIE,

CONSIGNED BY

CUTLER FALMER & Co.,

to their friouds.

EERS JARDINE.MATHESON & Co. oply. N-B-All-Connoisseurs Champago hold

2150

FONG THOTOGRAPHER

LUM and Easy. OAIRS,

SIDEBOARDS, WALBRODES, EnESSING TABLES AND MARK TOP WANH- stands, Mantel and Console Glasses. SILK PLUSHES IN VARIOUS COLOURS.. TAPESTRIES IN. LATEST DÉSIONS.

GREAT REDUCTION. IN PRICES, Hogg 20th April 1888.

FOR SALE.

HEIDSIECK'S H A S

OLAMPAGNE, 1896 WHITE SEAL $22 per case of 1'dezon guaris. $23 per case of 2 dozen pints) | PAUL DUHOIS & Cos CLARET, GRAND VIN LEOVILLE." $25. - per base of 1:doren quarts. ULARET, CHATEAU LARONE.

$1 per case of I dozen quarta. $14 per case of 2 dozen puta.

PONTET CANET.

$9.50. ......... por case of i duzan quarta."

.....

PALMER MARGAUX."

$7.50

per case of i dosen quarts.

$8.50

per uase of 2-dozen pints. LORMONT.

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por case of 1 dezon quarts, JOHN WALKER & SONS* OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY. $8.......... per cave of 1 dosa battles, Atso. CUTLER PALMER & Co

WINES AND SPIRITS.

SIEMSSEN & Co. fangkong 1st January, 1881,

125

MACNIVEN & CAMERON'S PENS.

The Hongkong Club.

Club Cormacia,

The Masonic Club, -

The Offee of the Hongkong Hotel,

The Office of the Victoria Hoto),

The Hoogkoug Dispensary,

The Victoria Dispensary.

Messrs. Dakin Bros.

יז

Lane, Crawloril & Co.

Kelly & Walsh.

Moro & Seimund,

Falconer & Co.,

Grupp & Co.

The Subscription is limited to $10 for Masons, sad $5 for such Guest invited (non- Masons).

--ALF:- WOOLLEY,

Hon. Sec.

- Hongkong, 18th January, 1889.

SPECIALITIES.

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stiru GODOWNS. ɖɔ LET.

io

MEYER & Co,

•

1946

Mesgkong, 2nd July, 1897..

MIDWIFE AND MONTHLY NURSE,

JES. MACLEODI, 1 CERTIFICAURO MID- WIFE, is prepared to attend LADIES arta Act as NURSE: Fist Class Testimonials Address Core of Markon, LUNATIC ASYLUM.

Fongtong, 11th September, 15%

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NEW · ADVERTISEMENT..

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

NFORMATION ha boen--received-from- the MILITARY AUTHORITuss that the ANNUAL GUN PRACTICE will commence on the 27th instant, and continue daily Sunday axcepted for about a fortnight, from 9 a.x. to 32. each day, at the South shore and East Batteries. Stone Catters' Island.

NVALID'S PT

The line of fire will be in a South Westerly CUTLER PALMER'S

direction from Stone Cutters' Island."

All Ships, Junks, and other Vessels are cat- Analysed and Certificated by PLOFESSOR SHAYAR Esch, bottle beara bis Certificate |tioned to keep clear of the range..

By Continna, of Purity. The Wine is as designated

FREDERICK STEWART, Apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co Colonial Secretary's Oflée,

Colonial Secretary.

Hongkong, 3rd January, 1889.

and SIEMSSEN & Co.'

NOTICES OF FIRMS.

NOTICE.

BARCUS SOPHER bas

NOTICE. HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

(204

Mbw4z sémitted a PALONS & HER, THE EIGHTH ORDINARY ANNUAL

in Hongkong and China from the 3st instant..

3. J: DAVID & Do Hongkong, 1st January, 1889,

118

MEETING OF

SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office of the Company. Pidiera Strost, hn THURSDAY, the 7th

February, at Koux, to receive a Statement of

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI RANKING,the Accouts of the Company to the 31st

CORPORATION.

MCRIBE MANAGES of the BASE from RG. E. NOBLE has been appointed

the 1st January, 1859.

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By Order of the Court of Dirustore,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong. Stat December, 1888.

NOTICE

/*`HE INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY——_of ME. THEODOR JOHANNES EN-

GELBRECHT VON PUSTAU in our FIRM in Bougkong and China Chasko on the 31st Demonber, 18ES,

PUSTAU & Co.

Are prepared to supply NEW & VALUABLE TIMBERS for hip and House Building, Furnitgre. Wharrea, to, in round or square Bmall samples can be sean at the Office, where atsa Price List and Description can be obtained, and larger samples at var dodowe, East Point. The above Company have arranged for Regular sample this grand wine.

SOLU EVERYWHERE Shipments to bo made by Ale Protinais Puranensinst added to his COLLECTION

THEHINDOO PEN with OBLIQUE POINTE, and other large steamera direct to this port

Nos. 1, 2,. & 3. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. of VIEWS some NEW SCENES and Photos RECOMMENDED by 2347 Newspapers and

of NATIVE TYPER, capies of which are obtainable in his Stadio or a Messrs. KELLY & WALSITE.

Award many Friso Male71- - Hongkong, 1st January, 1864 IVOLT MINIATURES of Superior Quality and I RE THE ESTATE OF THE LATE Co

of Excellent and High Finish. PERMANENT ENLARGEMENE of PHOTOS, and Views and reproductions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or Opol.

INSTANTANEQUA FIXWS, GROUPE and POR TRAITE are taken in say state of the weather.! and all Permanent Processes, are executed on Moderate Terais,

STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE,

Jongkong, 24h Ostober, 1889. —---- 1206

known that no recommendation is required for WING TAL&

his forthcoming one,

THE PENNYCOMEQUICKS, - which will be commenced in the "HONGKONA DAILY PERSA"

in February, on the completion of Mrs. Mio- quorn's story.

Hongkong, 17th December, 1888.

12319

AND

SHIP'S COMPRADORES, STÉVEDORES

-------- COAL MERCHANTS. FRESH

PROVISIONS Aurriike

SHORTEST NOnce, No. 25, PRAYĂ CENTRAL,

AT

THE

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C. E..WHITBREAD.

NOTICE:

December, 1888, and the Report of the General Managers, and to discuss any matters that may the CLOSED from the 25th instant to 7th sonputantly brought before the Mooting.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

Proxime, both dayi tuolasive

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General 576pers.

(201 Hongkong, 25th January, 1889. CANADIAN PACIVIC STEAMSHIP

FIND COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8. S. BATAVIA," FROM VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA, AND KOBE

of are

HE above Steamer basing, arrived. Con-

sond in their Bill of Lading for countersigas- FAKE INTRALST, AND RESPONSIBILITY of ture, and tako imetista delivery of their Goods Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Tessol Ma F. W. BRUCE, and M. G. U.PRICE will be landed and stored at signees' risk have This Day been admitted FARTNERS in our and expense. Firm.

ADAMSON, BEIJ: & Co.,,

Agents 170. Hongkong, 24th January, 1889.

LL CLAIMS rant the above Estote TEATROTTER IS G Firm truca nogaida. A

must be sent in for soffiemont to theCragen on 31st ultimo.. Underaigned before the end of January next.

CHALONER ALABASTER,

166

Corisul H. B. M. Consulstej : A

Canton 5th December, 1988,

TAIT & COL

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Amoy, 1st January, 1889,

..

and most approved principle adoptod i England And America The London Blic Supply Company are at present engaged installing in London a plan to supply $50,000 lights on this prinsiple.

The Income will of course depend much on the number of lights supplied, but as the price will be, light for light, less than gas, there can be no doubt that the Electric Light will he gezerally adopted, If but 8,000 burners are made use of, it is believed that the Company will be able to pay a satisfactory dividend, and· this dividend will incresse with the inar in the demand for the light.

The value of the shares has been fired at $10, with the view of bringing the shares within the reach of all of the community who are likely in use the light, and who will thos have a better opportuity of becoming shareholder than if the shares were of a bigbor value. [in inter] thut a wide s diskrbution of the shares shall. be made as possible.

No promction money will be paid. for skaros, apply to the

For Prospectus and for Fortas of Application

.or 10

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

Messrs, GIFB, LIVINGSTON & C», Dated the 5th day of January, 1889.

& WALSH, * MITED. British Journal of Photography Almanack. *Forsiflage," the New Shanghai Comin

Almanack.

KELLY

Xmas Nubers of Truth, The World, Vanity

Fair, Graphie.

Souvenirs d'an Houme des Esttrek, par

Alphonso Daudet

L'immortal, par Alphonse Dandet.

Racing," "Shoot- Athletion,"

Badminton Library:

ing," "hing." "Cricket,"

Funtime" &o.

What shut we do,to-night, or Social Amuse

ments for Evening Parties.

Storans' Round the World on a Bioyols. Astor's Grammar of Japanese Spoken Laog

Unge.

New Fountain. Pens for the Packot, ' Coupleta Sots of the Fumbolt Library. Calvert's Meotanic's Almanack, Haal Japazase Note Paper mad Envelopen

with coloured and outline desin Shanghai Nautical Pocket Manual. Mr. Petter of Texas.

My Barnes of New York.

Wu. Black's Strange Adventures of House

Boat,

Ingoldsby Legends, Cheap Ea, 25 centa Chuang Teot Mystic, Moralist, and Social

Reformer, by . A. Giles.

Life of Hinen-Tetang by 9, Beal, Ogilvie's House Plans, how to build a house. KELLY & WALSH, LD., HONGKONG 201:

EOTHEN MARK

LODGE

OF BONGKONG, No. 26/

REGULAR MEETING of the above

ALODAS UN of 16 PRE

MARONA HAL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 28th just, at 230 for PM. precisely.

Hongkong, 45th January, 1859,