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2OOKBINDING by Europe maffiods with the best materials, and unde Europoon sapervision at

THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICH Always pronounced equal to Los work, and price very moderate.

PRINTING OF ALL KINDS'at the most

moderate pricos at

THE "DAILY FRESS" OFFICE. All proofs are read and all work superlatented by Englishman. Always

equal and generally superior to that

lane way where else. Estimator civan.

No. 11,918.

Hongkong Daily Press.

骁八十一百九千壹壹第 44 日五十月三年二十二站光

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

LIMITED..

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

NOTICE

QUING TAI has very kind of SUGAR FOR SALE and the Prices -- ara CHEAPER than any other Shop. Merchants

A BONUS of Twenty par Cent Upon Ontation actor in a will, with STORY

tributions for the year 1895 has This Day boon docharod.

WARRANTS will be issued on the 13th proxima

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agen Capton, Insurance Öffco. Limited/ Hongkong, 9th April 1886.

NOTICE...

attention at 157, BONHAM STRAND.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1506,

[1038

Jk.

1035

SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS..

FOR NAGARAKI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA,

Steamship

BRECONSHIRE," Captain Poehles, will be despatched 'as aliove

THE ANNUAL CONVOCATION of the on or about MONDAY, the 4th May.

DISTRICT GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAP

TER of HONGKONG and SOUTH CHINA' will be held a FREEMASON HALL, THIS BYEN. ING, MONDAY, 27th April, 18, at 9 PM

Visiting Companions are cordially invited to sitand..

A. O'D, GOURDIN,

Seribo B.

Hong Kong, 27th April, 1896.

HONGKONG'GOLF CLUB.

1094

N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL HONGKONG GALx Ozun will be hell at the

MEETING of the Members of the

CLUB HOUSE, Happy Valley, on TUESDAY, MAW 5th at 6., for the purpess of obrosing the toes required in conuinction with the lass of the pises of ground on which the Cx.cn

HOUSE stands

-

By Order of the Committee,

W. V. ECCLES Capt., Han Secretary,

13039

Hongkong, th April, 1890.

SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON,

ESTABLISHED 1857.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1896.

INTIMATIONS.

THE PHARMACY.

Now Opening out a Frosh Supply ofaint ove

HAIR, NAIL, TOOTH, I SHAVING BRUSHES

TURKEY AMi BATH SPONGES.

SUN GLASS38; in various Shaped

SOLE HONGKONG AGENES for SAN

NIWO MEDICINAL WATER

nad TANSAN-The new WALL-KNOWN and POPULAR JAPANESE TABLE WATER. 8451

BORDEAUX WINE.

Telephone No. 13) -

院七十二月四年六十九百 千登英港香

INTIMATIONS.

SWEET WINES.

MASALA, Chores Old. MALAGA

USCATEL..

BLUE YELLOW

SUITABLE FOR LADIES.

TRADE HABE

Sepl

per Dozen.

·FLETCHER & CO.

一种源:

MADEIRA, Vory Choice Brus

RED

GREEN

4)

WHITE WINE Mant-Sauterne

par Cuse.

HONO NAME

YELLOW.

32

I dozi yle

TUEN-WO

$150)

RED WINE

per 1 dea per 2 doz. “Battles Bottlesi

Cru Wyabrda

1992: 39:50.

$4.50

par Casa

per Chen.

I doz. qu.

2 doz. pls.

1010

St.Emilion

$LOO,

$6.00

BAD WINE

per Case

per Clise.

198]

Et. Esteph

4.00.

*5,00

I don qmu

2 dom pints.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

St. Julien Medbo

500

8.00

Beaut.....

Chamberün......

12:00

$9.00 12.00

$9.00 1050

WHITE WINE

13.49

Macon LLAMAN Ckable...

11.00

3:9:00 12.00

V

G. GIRAULT,"

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th April 1896,

FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rater for Noro, CRRFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, HASEOW, and Ports cathe YANGISME.) ?THE Company's Steamship

"TEUCER,"

T

St. Julica Malo 1889 $8.00 Chaten Margaux 1887 3.50 Chateau Lalie 1888... 1250

$426]

BURGUNDY.

SOLE, AGENT FOR HONGKONG, AND CHINA,

Captain Riley, will be despatched su ahove 70. CARMICHAEL &

PAY, the 271 st.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

Agouts. Hongkong, 25th Aprit, 1896.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

·LIMITED.

.

FOR SHANĠEAŤ VIA SWATOW, THE Company's Sienusulp

"HO HOW."

FINEST JAPANESE COTTON CRAPER Captain Saius, will be despatched na above TO

and

SILK GOODS.

Every Variety in COLOURS, STRIPES,

and FIGURES.

ORDERS are Eroouted with CARE and

PROMPTITUDE.

SAMPLES are to be seen at

THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,

No. & QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL

Hougtung, 27th April, 1896. 22e5-1 KELLY & WALSH LIMITED,

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS. A. Y. Z. Telegram Qoda: consisting of nearly 30,000 Sentences and Phrases compiled from the "Oloial Vocabu- fary" by Gen. Ager, compiler · of the well-known series of Standard and other Codes...$ Dollars and Eupees Exchange · Tables,

9.50.

giring equivalente of Rapors into Dollars und eriso verso at... entre vang. ing from Rs, 375 to Rs. 2074 D $100, ascending by one quarter of s rapee; compiled by G. D. MaIntyre, Acountant of the Audit Offco ... Decimal Interest Tables for the use of Dollars and Pounds Sterling, from A., and 1 to 9 par cent Idler--Now Volume (Ang. $5 to Jan.

95).................

$.50

3.00

5.00

Stroul Magazine-New Volume (July to

Ded. '95)...... 3.50 Windsor Magazine-New Volume (July

to Dec: 95)

moderame

3.50 Lettors to Young Shooters, by Sir R.

Payne Gallway, Bart., 2 vol. 11.00 Bocaccio's Decameron-Illustrateil,

vola

DAY, the 27tli inst, at 3 1.3.

For Freight or Pangs, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRB,

·Agente.

Hongkong, 5th April, 1896."

0301

CO. LIMITED

MAGLAREN'S IMPERIAL JAR CREESE, the Best in the Market, 33.75 per Jar. DAWSON'S PORPOISE BOOTS and SHOES, BOSTOCK'S BROWN BOOTS and SHOES, PATENT LEATHER and COURT SHOES, at Moderate Prices,

CARMICHAEL & CO, LIMITED, 18, Prava Central.

[1030

EST. 1864

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

"FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG, AND

E

·SQURABAYA

Stamin

"WUHU," Captain Vanghan, will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 29th inst, at Neox.

For Freight or Pusage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th April, 1896.

[1028 AUCTIONS

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 140.

HE following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of CROWN LAND by PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot,, THIS DAY (MONDAY), the 27th day of ArBIL, 1896, ob 4 ṛ.., are published for general in- formation.

By Command,

J. H..STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary's Office,

Catanial commit

[982

Hongkong, 11th April, 1996. Particulars and Colitions of the Letting by

Public Auction Sale, to be held THIS DAY. (MONDAY), the 27 day of APRIL, 1396, at & P.M., by Order of His Excelency, the Governor, of Ore Lot of Crowe Land, at Taurati, Kowloon; in the Colony of Hong- kong, for a Ton of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Locality.

7.50

The Decline and Fall of the Boman Empire, by Edward Gibben, in 4 vols.

5.00

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

[23

Kowlook

Trmat Inland (K. of K, L

Lot T. ris,

L. 674),

PUBLIC AUCTION.

AHE Undersigned has ressived Instructions.

THE

to Soil by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THURSDAY, the 30th ArBIL, 1896,

at 2.30 P.M.97

At Lin SALES Robus, QUEEN'S ROAD, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE FURNITURE

BOOKS on ENGINEERING. &.. belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. ANDREW JOHNSTON.

Comprising TAPESTRY and SILK COVERED DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, SADDLE. BACK EASY CHAIR CARD TABLE; CENTRE and SIDE TABLES, OVER MANTEL, WATER COLOURS, and

·ORNAMENTS.

MARBLE CLOCKS, BAROMETER. TELESCOPE, TRAVELLING CLOCK,

Lic

DINNER, DESSERT, and BREAKFAST SERVICFS GLASSWARE, SILVER and PLATED WARE.

DOUBLE BRABS

BEDSTEAD, DOUBLE WARDROBES, with. Plate Glass Dad. DRESSING TABLE and MAR BLETOP WASHSTANDS.

GLASS BOOKCASE..

Sundry BOOKS.

£0.

TRAMS OF SALE-AM Customary.

JARMSTRONG, Aretioneer..

Hongkong. #7th April, 1895.

(1037

FOR COLOMBO, PORT SAID MAR- KEILLES, LONDON, AND ANTWERP.

I Steamship

"IDZUMI MARU Captain J. W. Reory, will be despatched as sbove on FRIDAY, the 1st May, Dyn

For Freight, &c, apply to

.... NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA

Hongkong, 27th April, 1896.

STEAMSHIP "NATAL

Boundary Mee

CALIFORNIAN WINES

IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE

CALIFORNIAN WINE ASSOCIATION.

ZINFANDEL (Napa Valley)

RIEBLING (Napa Valley)

I do, t 84.00

? dna.nike

$4,50

$5.00

$6.00

15, Queen's Bond.

Telephone No: 75.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

TENNIS BÅTS, Black Gat, Latest Shapes, sach $8.00 TENNIS BALIS, ATз58' "CEAMPIONSHIP," Underrewn, par dozen $8.00. TENNIS BALLS, ATLES WIMBLEDON," por doon $6.00, TENNIS SETS, TEXNISO" "HD" ÜAVENDISH," $45.00 and 835.00. TENNIS NETS, Black, Stes a-tarrod, Canvas Top, each 89.00. TENNIS POLES, par pair $4.00.

CRICKETING

GEAR..

COBBETT'S BATE, AQUILA'S DATA, STUMPS, BALLS. WICKET-KEEPING GLOVES, LEG GUARDS, &p ko.

FOOTBALL

GEAR....

RUGBY and ASSOCIATION BALLS, SPARE BLADDERS, INFLATORS,

SHIN GUARDS, &e KOÓREY SHIN GUARDS.

A LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO CLUBS-

Eengkong. 19th March, 1896,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

JUST LANDED.

ني

LARGE and VARIED STOCK

AUSTRAIAN PRODUCTS follows sim Australian-PreU AFTLE HIM, 45 cents per lb..|

STREAKY BACON, 45 conta CREAMER-BOTTER, 6 venta LOAN CHYES, 45 centa 5% DISCOUNT for CASH. H. RUTTONJEE,

13, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, 24th April, 1896.

[1017 BRITISHI NORTH BORNEO GOVERN- MENT NOTICE.

TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF BOOTS FOR THE CON- STABULARY

ITVENDERS will be received at the Offices of i

the GOVERNMENT AGENTS, Mens BIRLEY, DALRYMELE & Co., of lang. king, up till Noun of the 30th BAY, 1896, 'for the supply of 160 Fuirs of STRONG BROWN CANVAS ANKLE BOOTS of various sizes ranging from 43 to 7 The Solos most bo of sfont Europeum Leather.

Sandakan, 30th March, 1886. ↑

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

1960

THETING of the NEMBERS of the

THE TENTH YEARLY GENERAL

CLUB will be held in the CLUB HOUSE, on (027 | WEDNESDAY; 29th fast, at 4 P.M.

By Order,..

CH, GRACE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 30th April, 1896.

[084

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N INTERIM BONUS Twenty peri Coot. upon Contributious for the year 1895 has been declared.

WARLANTS will be istref on the 30th

Dist

By Order of the Board,

N. J. EDE

Secretary, Hongkong. 21st April, 1806.

[996 OLIVERS FREÈHOLD MINES, LIMITED.

GANDE, PRICE & GO,

Wine and Spirit Merchants

No. 12, Quemá's Road Central AKIN, ORUICKSHANK & CO, ED

MOSQUITOES.

Fin. best thing to ward off the attacks of The Venomous Insects is

CHAPED SKIN PIE SCALES,

„NELRATOKC, AND RAZUMETNI

Patio, CORE EYES, BARACKS.. Curs, SexdUEN, INAK BITSA

OF STINGS, THRoar Cozina,

AND: SELNÁLLMEKIS, Quickly. Relieved by Use of CALVENT'S

CARBOLIC

03 N.TMENT: Large Pots, 1336. each (English Rato). Privata anport from Liceol, Cyprus. have never found anything to come up to it fox. Neuralgio and Rheumatic Pains."

2-13581

· F. C. CALVERTAA CO, Manchester, England

PRICE $2 PER MONTE

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

April 24, ProGuys, German saamer. 681, P. Brandt, Manila 1st April, Sogar- SIEMSEEN & Co.

April 25, Panc, Amorlean str., 3,528. D. E. Friele, San Francisco 30th March, and Nagasaki 21st April, Mails und General -- P. M: 8. B. Co

April 25, TooKAN, Chizes str., 1,000, Mertons, Canton 25th April, General-C. M. S. N.. Co.

April 25, Kwavalss, Chinem sh., 1,505, Lin- cola. Shanghai 2x1 Apríl, Ganera)--C. M.B. N. Co.

April 25, OLYMPIA, British siamer, 1,001,

Trenbridge, Saigon 21ab April, Rice. DODWELL, Carlill & Co..

April 25, WUOTAN, Goman steamer, 1,901, 4, Ott, Salgon 20th April. Kics-LAÚDE, WEQEDER & O6.

April 25, TAIANO, British stoumor, 1,505, E. Hogg, Shanghai eis Shwater. 21st Apr, General-JARDINE, MATHzSon & Co. April 25, ANNANDALE, British str. 2,538, Milno;

Kushitotsu 2015 April, Coal,—MITS V7 ̈ BUBBAN Kasum

April 25, Koso åle, Norwegian str., 495, Chr.

Thion, Topron Sad April, General- CHINESE:

April 25, 43x. Danish steamor, 154, H. Hygan, Pathoi and Hollow Natl April, General- A. E. MARIS,

DAKIN'S BUCALYPTUS OIL

This well-known Article is quite free from tas offensive, Odents and Irritating Properties so abaracteristic of most of the file sold an Euals & Co

CALYPTUS.

It is unequalled as an applicatíon for

MOSQUITO BITES,

giving inmediate relief without reddening and roughening the Skin, like Ammonia and other similar preparations.

DAKIN, ORVICKSHANE & CO., LD, Hongkong, 27th April 1806

(120)

DWANTED. -..

OR ENGLISH MERCHANTS OFFICE 2 wall educated English Youth, preferably with anwa Kuowledge of Office Work,

Apply by letter to

"S. T." Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 24th April, 1890

HOTELS.. OUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.

1,400 feet above som level,"

Telegraphic Address, Excelsior" Hongkong..

A.B.C. Code

1018

Telephone, ***No. 35.

This MAGNIFICENT HOTEL is situated at the most beautibu and healthy part of the Hi District, the air is delightfully cool anul bracing, the temperaturo being at Ionat 10 degrees lower than in, the valley encath Luxurionaly furnished art appointed...

The CUISINE is under the personal superin

amad Faropean Stoward LAWN TENNIS... Than condition are kept for the use

TRAMWAY TICKETS are supplied to Residents and Visitors at the Hotel at reduced

N ISSUE of B SHARES is offered to the Registered Shareholders of the zona C 102 +abreujnuthre-pray-stinu. af ong Shareholder on the Ragister on THURSDAY, the 23rd inst, will be entitled to an allotment of one Bhare for overy Share, whether |425 | A or B, registered in his name. All applications.

maal be made on foris for the purpose, which maybe obtained at the HONGKONG AND rates. SHANGHAI BANKING. CORPORATION, on and after the 23rd inst, and must be filled up and j

{"DAY, the 7th Mar 'next, jogether with a sum

of One Dollar for evory Share applied for os 4. frat instalment. A Receipt will be given, which. must be forwarded to the COMPANY in exchange, for Socip, No further call will: bo payadlo iu respect of these Sheres without at least two mouths licy

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY with that Bank on or before THURS 38 and 10, QUEER'S ROAD CENTRAL, or to

ESTABLISHED 184.

Besident Board for the Ecatern Division of Asiatic Department:-

PHILLITT ARNHOLD, Esq., of Messrs. ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Co. ALFRED P. STOKES, Esq., Messs..JOHNSON, STORES & MASTER. NEIL MACLEOD, Esq., M.D., Chief Medical Officer.

WHO

HO are empowered to grant Assurants, pay Claims, and allow Reinstatement of

lapaad Policise. DO NOT INSURE until you have seen the NEW YORK LIFE's Accumulativu Policy: which, in addition to the entire absence of restrictions, offers the greatest number of Privileges, 50 50 150 160 7300106 1,500 Guaraninen, and Benedts ever embodied in a slags lito contract.

Full Particulars from

ON

PUBLIC AUCTION

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, £s, &c. THE Undersigned ha noived Instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

ON

WEDNESDAY, the 29th Aparò, 1896, Commencing at 2.45 P.ML,

at BAY VIEW, Kowloon (Pasing Lycomoon) the Residence of F. WALKER, Es].,

THE WHOLE OF NIS

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

Comprising

DRAWING-ROOM SUITE I TAPES. TRY, and PLUSH FANCY TABLES, CHLEFONIER, WHATNOTS, Beralbsi BRASS FENDERS, OVERMANTELS. PICTURES, ORNAMENTS, CURTAINS, BRUSSELS CARPETS, almost New, &e.

MARBLETOF SIDEBOARD with Bevelled Glass, DINING TABLE, MOROC. Co COVERED DINING and ARM CHAIRS DINNER WAGGON, ELEC TRO-PLATE, GLASS and· ·CROCKERY WARE, CUTLERY, FANTRY REQUI SITES, &c, du.....

SINGLE and DOUBLE IRON BED. STEAUS, &o.. DRESSING TABLE with Bevelled Glass, MARBLETOP WASH- STANDS & SETS, SINGLE and DOUBLE WARDROBES, CHESTS OF DRAWERS and SUNDRY BEDROOM FURNITURE, BATHROOM REQUISITES, RICKSHA POTS and PLANTS

kay

Catalogues will be jasned prior to Sale. On View from TUESDAY, the 28th April: TERMS OF BALEAs Customary'.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctionser.

Hongkong, 24th April, 1896.

THE PEAK.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES BOAfford to a Gentleman.

MARITIMBE

NOTICE."

"ONSIGNDES of Corgo from London, ex B.S. Gualiena, from HRV ex HIS. Bagdad, from Bordeaux or 8.8. Prendend Leron Lallier, in connection with bora Steamer, are hereby informed that their Groods are being landed sud store at their ricks into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Wharf and Golown Company, Kowloon Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on mutess intimation is received from the Ocpigee he fors NOON TO-DAY, the 26th irgt. requesting. it to be landed here.

* Bills of Lailing will be comterigued by the

Undersigned

ods remaining unclaimed after SATU

DOARD and RESIDENCE, in » Family,

For Terms, &u aphly

DOMUS Care of Baily Press. Hongkong, 25th April, 1896.

· NEW GOODS.

are now showing

**1020

SPRING and SUMMER DRESS GOODS.. FRENCH LAWNS, CAMBRICH, ZEPHIES, ota, PRETTY BLOUSE MATERIALS. ALL AT REDUCED PRICES.

HONGKONG TRADING CO2 1,8, and 5. D'Agellar Strout. Hongkong, 2lt Apri, 1595,

1097

NOTICE

DAY, the 2nd May, at Now, will be subjUHE Uddegaigued bugs to give Noties that All Claims must be sent in to me on or before. La his now OPENED & Shop al No, 68,

to rent and landing chargan, an

SATURDAY, the 2nd May, or they will not be recognised.ES

DER

All Damaged Packages will be grained on FRIDAY, the let Day, cá 3 PM, M

No Fire Inaume has been effected.

C. TOURNAIER,

Hongkong, 26th April, 1890.

Acting Agunk.

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTCAL, for the 8ĂȚE

OF GOLD and SILVER" WARE," BILK, CURIOS, 20, and he hopes to renoivo a shar of the Poulie Patronage. All Orders carofully ottonded to:

WAH SEING 68; Qüban's Road Central.

Hongkong, 1 April, 1890.

·

BIRLET, DALRYMPLE & CO., ARNHOLD, KARBERG & COL

Agente

Central Office, 3. Paling Road, lunghi,

RB. FURLONGE,

Resident Division Manager.

A GOOD THING IS WORTH REPEATING!

CHAMPAGNE BITTERS

A TONIC

FOR BRAIN WORKERS, THE WEAK, AND DEBILITATED.

The Share Register will be CLOSED from THURSDAY. the 23rd isst, to THURSDAY the 7th day of MAY following, both days in elusive, during which period tin Transfer of 8hares on be Registered,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managòrs, Hongkong. 13th April, 1896.

[934

NOTIUD.

N conformity with Number IV. of the

Ionel gulation the Pilotage Ser

For further Particulars, apply at this OFFOB,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,

The Manager. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1895....

BEST Food

JEST Accommodatiçin

Β'

vion of the Port of Canton a COMPETITIVE BEST Lignors

EXAMINATION will be shetly belt st. the HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICn in Canton, to k

(341--1 escancy which has occurred in the number of

WATKINS & CO., Proprietors, 'APOTHECARIES' Hita, 66, QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Have been Shippers to CHINA for nearly 75 years. Their Brands are favombly known all

over the World.

A1 QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STAES on the label. Prios $19.00 per 1 doren battle. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by 3 STARS on the label. Price $17.75 por 1 dozes bottles VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above, Distinguished by Zaa on the label. Price $14.00 per 1 dexsu bottles. PALL MALL” WHISKY, Eleven years old, very flue quality. Each botile benre an analyst's certificato. The quality is guaranteed.

Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY. Blended by CUTLER, PALMER & CO. Moderate in price, excellent in quality; Price $14.00 por 1 dotes bottles. BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY,

In Brunt" Hottlon:

· Price $10,00 per 1 joven bottles,

C. P&CO'S OWN SPECIAL

BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

in Patented Bottler,

Price $9.00 per 1 doman bottles.

GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH

WHISKY,

Moderately priced, good quality com

Price $8.00 per 1 dezan bottles,

INVALIDS PORT.

This Wine is old, soft, and delicate. Wa strongly recommend it. Analysed and Certificated by Professor Cassell, Price $16.75 per 1 lozen bottles.

DOURO PORT,"

This is a fluo quality Wins of exceptionally good value. Price $12.00 per 1 dozen bottles.

SHERRIES. AMOROSO

The Earl Miss's shipping. Price $16:75 per 1-cze bettles: LA TORRE,

Price $14.00 per 1 dosen bottles. Pare and natural Wine, a tendo. WHITE READ SHERRY-Fopular at the Club

Dry, delicate and of fiue flavour, Price $17.75 per 1 dezeu Loffies.

CLARETS

in Quarts and Pint CHATEAU MOJTON. For à good after diner. Wine, wë recommend this.

Price $24.25 pac 1 dagen betties.

SLAROBE..

This is very tretire Cincet, of

qa good bouquet....

Price $10.75 per a deson bottles. MARGAUX MEDOC. A breakfast Claret Price $8.73 per, 'dozer bottles.

LIQUBUR BENEDICTINE, DOM Price $38.50 per 1 dozen bottles.

Agents SIEMSSEN & Co., HONGKONG..

Pilots

Only those who have carred an Apprentice.. skip are eligible for appointment.

Those desirous of competing baust send in their names to the HARBOUR MASTER not later than the 2ait May.

Custom House,

B

EST Attendance

BEST

of Everything in the EAST

[1024

A. IFFLAND,

Harbour Master.

Canton, 24th April, 1598.

STOLEN CANTON LOAN BOND

COUPONS. IN

NOTICE is hereby given that the Under-

signed his been informed by the Trea Burer CHANG YEN-CHIM of this Provinco that Coupons of the first period of Canton Laan Bonds Nos. 3,231 to 3,242 Inclusive, Nes. 3,382 to 3,383 inclusive; Nos. 10,761 to 20,774 Inclusive, and No. 10,776 HAVE BEEN STOLEN. Tho Public are therefore warned against advancing money or parohneing Coupons having theas aurabere,INS

BO W. CABRALL, State Commissioner of Customs. Custom House,

Canton, Mind April, 1998.

NAPLER JOHNSTONE'S

A

[1025

QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY

The use of thin good Bootch increases month by month; it is of Superb Quality and of

·CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SELECTION.

Bole Agoste for it

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.. Hongkong INSURE.

NQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE

SOCIETY OF USA..gives the

BEST SECURITY,

Live this a Dm with noul so dead,

Who over to himself has said,

I must protect my loving wife,

And so I'must nestragny life.

I would not be a soulless boor, g Who dies and leaves his family poor. I'll pity a premium every year, And then my loved ones bed not fear But what, when I am in my grave, They'll havia for more than I can save; Or if when old I living lo,

The money will provide for me, And an old uge, serene and bright Ard peaceful as a summer night, Bhall lead me to the grave.”.

If you would be another sach;X And with to find out just how much Propium dost to yon will be, S Write, phone, or call on us or me,

SHEWAN & CO.

General Agents,

T HAMILTON, “

Manager for the Fash L2830

Hongkong, rd Ostober, 1895.

at the HowarONG HOTEL,

VICTORIA HOTEL,

CANTON,

(LATE SHAMLEN HOTEL, CARTON),

Apel 2 BRUNKILDE, German str., 838.

Bodor Bangkok 17th April. Rice-H LING, BUSCHMANN & MENTELI.. April 25, Taumin, Geman atx, 075. Mellor. Pathoit April, and Heilow 24th, Gena

April 20,, Arxit. British str., 2,854, Golding,

Saigon 22nd April, Rico. ChiroOR. April 28, CHINGPING, Chinese str., 1,048, W. Blake, Chefoo 29th April, Gederal-CAR- LOWITZ & Co.

April 28, HOHENZOLLERN, „Ga str., 2,039, P. Wettin, Yokolo 18th April, Kobe 21st, and Nagasala 23rd, Maila and Cosorall, MELCHERS & Co.

April, HomOW, British steamor, 275, A. W Sales, Canton 26th April, General--Eur. TERFIELD & SWZEN.

Aptil 26, KINONA, Chineas str., 1,347, Bas

mussen, Chinking 21st April, Genera CAIRENE.

April 9, TTNING, British str., 2,121, J. G. Spence, Calcutta and Straits 9th April, Coveral DariD SARDON, BONG Cừ, April 25, MascoTTE, Beitial atr., 2,019, Jain Rosa, Bangkok 17th April, Fica.-BEADLEY & Co..

April 26, NATAL, French str, Vorron, Mar- sailles aj. Saigon 23 April, Mails" and General-MESSAGERide MabituDIES. April 26, 9оHEN, German stoimer, 3,119, H. Supmer, Shanghai 24th April, Mile and General MELCHBAU & Co

April 26, WONGEoz, British str., 1,115, Ston

ham, Bangkok 19th April, Rice and Gene.. ral-Your Far Hord.

April 6, SINTRAM, Amr ship, 1.575, Wood side, Newcastle 29th Feb., Coal-ÖRDER)

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER's Office. 25TH APRI,, Glengarry, British atr., for Shanghai. Donar, Gorman str., for Singaporo. Mathilde, German str., for Hothor Haitan, Britiali str, for Shadow. Chowtas, British str, For Singapore." Fri, Daish str, for Hoitow. Belgic, British str., for Amor Darius, British str., for Singapore. Deuteros, German str., for Saigon. Marth, German ste, for Amy Argyll, British str, for Moji,

DEPARTINKA,

str, for Stanghai.

April 25, HANGCHOW, April 25, TAIYUAN, British str, for Yokohama, April 25, TAICHEONG, Gor, str. for Taivaston Apr 25, MALAOCA, British str., for Shangha April 25, ARGYLL, British atr., for Moji. April 36, BELGxc, British str., for 8:Franoieso. April 25, Onow L'at, Briliɛb str., for Spore. April 25, DARITS, British str., for Bingapore, April 25, PINOBUDY, British str., for London. April 26, Dmuranos, German str., for Saigos, [1827 April 26, DoxA; German str, for Singapury.

April 26, Paern. Danish str., for Hoihow. April 26. GLENGARRY, Brit. str., for Shanghai. April 26, HAITAN, British sir, for Swatow April 26, KwanqLEE, Chiswo str., for Canton. April 26, MART, German str., for Amoy. April 26, MATHILDE, German str., for Hailor. April 26, NATAL, French str., for Shanghai. April 26, TAMBANG, British str, for Canton.

¿For Passengers Arrivid and Departed see 3rd page.)

VISITORS AT HOTELS. HONGKONG HOTEL

Mr. B. J. Parkow

Mr. J. W. Bollen

Mr. J. F. Lassada - Capt. H. G. Lethbrid go

Mr. and Mm A. H. Mrs Lord & 3 childrea

Bottenhoit

Mr. D. Cameron

Mix Lloyd

M: G. A. McCallum

Dr. D. McDonald

Mr. I. Murter

Mr. W. J. Canter

Mr. E. Chossaler

Mr. E. Abella Careigni

Mr. F.S. Mera

Mr. E. F. Muller

MAW. A. Du

Ms. J. W. Oliver

Mr. J. B. DunCAN

Mr. Owen Ordish

Mr. E. Ormiston

HF. B. Denton

Mr. A. ENSAMEL Mr. A. Fait

Mr. E. Farmago and

Children

Mr. H. K. Fisher Mr.B H. Wallace Freer Capt. PD. Gadzlari Mr. It, T. Gribble Maj & Mrs. Hanham-

Mr.C.Hari

Mr. J.J, Hear Mr. Joseph Hogg Mr. T. Howard [84 Mr. W. K. Huglies

A. N. Hnke

Cap. & Mr. Time

28. J. Jenkinson Mr. Morton Tonės ·

Me. B. S. Judah ESSES MADAN & FARMEE lave J. W. Kinghorn Mesure to inform theis Patroas, Mr. W. Friends, and the Public generally that, haring Mr. M. Lacaze Jensed the SHAMEEN HOTEL, they have Mr. M. Larken

Refurbished the whole Establishment, had it vastly improved in every department, and have now RE-OPUNED it under the mere popular Style of VICTORIA HOTEL.

For further Paricuiore, apply to the

MANAGER,

Captain Palmer ME W Parfitt Major & Ms. Pamberton Mr, IL. Price Mr. AH. Reneis': Mr. C: Roghe Mr.-Equilior. Mr. & Mrs. C. Seymour Mrs J. T. Salth Mies Smith'

Mia, J. Stopazi Mr. & Mrs. Strech Miss L SumRIETH Jr. & Mr. P. Thomas Mr. R. L. Thomas Mr. H. E. Tomkins Mr. W. B. Walker Mr. W. Whiley Mr. F. E. Wilkinson Misa Wylcy & goverLUBRI Ms. Wyley

MOUNT LISTIN HOTEL Mr. & Mrs. John Andrew Birs. Keys

Dr. Amold, U.S.X.

and child

Mr. Beck

Mir, H. W. Bird

Mr. & Mrs. H.

Mr. Hurt Bock

(150

NEW VICTORIA HOTEL, Hongkong,

Hongkong, 10th January 1884. OSAKA

Mr. & Mr. Kirch & chid

Mr. Kiyooka

Mubea,

Mr. & Mr

children & nuts

Retshall Mr. & Mrs. McCallam sed

Mr. Charles Colch Mr. Henry Crawford Mr. Spenser A. Deacon Mrs. Dick-Melbourne

Mies M. Dick-Melbourne Mr. Geo, E. Dodwell

HOTEL, Mis Dick-Melburne

chikk

Mr. J. McKie

Mr. H. F. Alegerinsk Mr. W. L. Muir Col. Nepean, R.M.L.I. Xrs. Nepean Mr. F... Norman MI. & H. Pell Mr. H. E. Paljork

chill

Mr. Smith Aston and

BEST postitad H. This no Passport is Mr. Ferien & child

HOTEL YAPAN is Chpt Eccles required to travel from KOBE. 1998 MD Gordon Mim Charlon Mr. W. Donghus Graham Mr. A. Bloweri TRAN

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

"WERK PATS,

7,80 a.m. to 10:30 am....Every quarter of an hour 11.30 to 12,50 pun....Every half hour. 12,80 p.m, los 2,30 pr...Every quarter of an hour, 3. p.m. to 8.00 h...Every quarter of an hour. Night cars at 8.45 and 9p..and from p.45 pm. to 11.15 pm. every half bar,

„RATURNĀ VISI

Em Night cm at 11.30 and 11:45 pm.

SUNDAYA

8.150, to-16.15 2. Every half hour

10.30

Nova to. 2 p.,

8 pan. to 8p.

and 10:40 am

Every quarter of an kaur

Every quarter of an hour.

Night cars at 845 p.rs, and Yp.m., and from

45 pm to 11.15 p.n. every balf hour.

“

Mr. Inchbald Mr. R. Inglis

Mr. E. R. Stai

Hon A. M. Thomson Cipt. Tillett Stall Surgeon Keys, EN Mr. Geo. H. Wheeler

VESSELS IN DOČK, ABERDEEN DOCES.Colorado, Contuar. KOWLOON DOCES.-HMS. Centurion, sol. Bamerabia, Azamar, Independent, H.M.S Amier, H.M.Á. Wiver, Tafskiow, Swigkieng. Swatow, Victoria, Ocampo.

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKETS.

TODAY

Auction of Crown Land et Toumati, at 4 p.u,

ZETLAND

No. 523 E.C.

-REGULAR MERTING

LODGE,

SPECIAL CARS by rangement at the Com-ALODIA W be on of ETLAND

pany's Office, 38 & 10, Qaven'e Road Central.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Manogars, Hongkong, lat Apri 1890,

BONE HALL on FRIDAY, the at ALAY

at 8.30 for 8PM, preisely Visiting Brothron

re cordially invited to attem

Hongkong, 24th April, 1800,-