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BOURDINDING Baszta matkoin with the best material and under

PRIN

Suropean roporvision at

THE DAILY PLESS" OFFICE Always" proaounied equal to home work, and prices very moderale,

DRINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most

annâcentu prias at

THE “DALLY PLESS" OFFICE.

All proofs are road and all work

zapornitonded by Englishmen Always

equal and generally superior to that

donc anywhom eles. Estimator given.

12,126:

NOCICE

Hongkong Daily Press.

钱六十二百一千二萬壹第 日十二月二十年二十二緒光

Komutansertions. „mperting: Alsartigemonts, Juha seridions, Printing. Dinding, fo, should be addresscl Daily Paws only; pas spécial business matters THE ANASEK.

· Advardiaveiends and dubierjillones which are not caderet for a padl peridot ha continued until wunerinted. ;'

Orders for extra copita of Daux Paxus should be sent for 11 gm. 07 dae of pubication. After that Kour the supply is úmiled. Only supplied for Gus. Telegraphic Ad P. 4.R.C. Code. 1.D. Buz 20 Telephina No. 12.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

BEKANNTMACHUNG,

DID terroidigo. Bobanal ID EINTRAGUNGEN in das Houdals

mackungen das Kaiserlichen Konsulats werdon im Jaaro 1897 dnvah dis Zeitungen Dan -ÖSTAJIATISCH#" Luora="" pins: Shanghai, und

The HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" kong verfontlicht worden,

Canton den 23. December 1806,

2956 j

Kong.

DER KAISERLICHE KONSUL D. WENAPPE

PUBLIC AUCTION

POSTAGE STAMP-8÷

op: TUESDAY, the 29th DECEM, 1896, Commencing at 3PM.

·BE ZETLAND SVARET No. 2,

Stampa now on view,

Catalogues rondy

PAUL BREWITT,"

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 24th December, 1300.

[2964

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND TAKSUL HE, Company's Steamship

THE

"HAILOONG;"

Captain Dark, will be despatabad for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 27th inst., st DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Lamage, burly to

INTIMATIONS

OFORGE FENWICK & COMPANIE

LIMPINU.

TOTICE is hereby giren that an EXTRA L ORDINARYGENERAL MRETING. of this Coniuny will be held at the HONG KONG Herzon TUESDAY, the 24th day of Decem bor, 1890, at 11.30A.M., whox Special Hosolutions will be proposed to alter and amoud the Articles Association. A copy et proposed altortions as composed to the registered ̈sddress of each Sbargholter and any Share: noldás vha foils to zoonire a copy can lora nge by applying to the General Muugor, and

By Order..

WELLW. G. WINTERBURN, UN General Manager. Hongkong, 2186 Timbor 1896.

[2941

THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL THAKWAYS, CO., LIMITED,

ATOTICE is hereby given that the TWELFTH ORDINARY GENE- HAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS. of the bore Courage will be held at tho Registered Offices of the Company - 39 ond 40, 4 29th day of December, at Noon, for the parpass Queen's Road Central, on TUESDAY, the

of receiving the Report of the General Bina- agers, together with a Statement of Ascents

for the year ending 80th Novombar, 1899.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25,5, 1800

INTIMATIONS.

五拜四

INTIMATIONS-

DVERY FACILITY"

BUSINENE IN ALTOINED BY P

GOLD METALS, PAINE, U73: 1682.

JOSEPH

Tis Only Awan] Oblongo, 1998,

· Of Siglinst Gazalky -and-Buying Grantark Durabilly are therefore.

TA DE CHEATEST

GILLOTTS

NUMBERS WORD or Bantama GAME

Harrel Pone, 255, 256, 90%.

Ship Paris, 933, 004, 287, 146, PENS.

394, 7,000.

In Bar, Matam, azyl Brind

THE NEW TURNED-UP POINT 102.

084

RITUSTAMITAT

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & CO., LIMITED. CONNECTION WITH LIFE ASSURANOK

VICTORIA DISPENSARY:

HIGH CLASS ENGEIBIL CONFECTIONERY

A CHOICE ASSORTMENT:

BES SS, GLENGARRE

100SE and ARTISTIC BOXES and BAGS SUITABLE for PRESENT).

TRADE MARK-

HONGNAM YUEN-WO

will be CLOSED from the 22nd to 31st inst. Telephone No. 126 both day tuolusive. MANAGE

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, 18th December, 1805.

2800) 6598).

THE FUNJOM MINING CO. LIMITED.

TOPICE'horoby given that the. FIFTH IN ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company:" will be bald at the OFFICE of the COMPANY, No. 9, PRATA CENTRAL, en THURSDAY, the 31st Desorber, 1890, at Noom, for tas purpose of prescuting the Report of the Directors and

· DOUGLAS LAPRAJE 4 CO., ・ | the Statement of Accounts to. Baptomber WLE,

--------- General Managers

---------------

[2952

Hongkong, 24th Decembar, 1898. INDO-CHINA STRAN YAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED..

FOR EINGAPORS, TENANG, AND

CALCUTTA LE Company's Steamship

"CHELYDRA,"

Captain R. Cass, will be despatched na obore en TUESDAY, the 29th it, at 3 PM,

For Freight or Partage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Kanagers Tengkong, 24th December, 1896.-)

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

JAPAN-BUROPE LINE,

(MONTHLY SERVICE),

FORGI

FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, NEWCASTLE, ANTWERP, ZAANDAM, AND.

LONDON.

THE Company's Stamship.

**KAGOSHIMA: MARIL”

Capris Trennt, will be despatched ne nhove.

TUESDAY, the 5th January, at Noon,

lastend of as previously advertised,"

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

Hongkong, 24th Devoraber, 1896.

2953

INDO.CHINA STRAM KAVIGATION:

COMPANY, LIMITED

"FROM GALOPITA, PENANG, AND

TAU BINGAPORE.

THE Company's Stentceltp

"CHUNSANG"

Loving oerived from the above ports, Consignces of cargo by her are hereby informed that their goods will be delivered from alongside.

Carge impeding the discharge or remaining en board after 28th ingt will be landed at Consignees risk and expenso into Godowns Et Fast Point.

No Fire Insurance will be #fociet Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

Goreral Managers. Hongkong, 24th Dopetaber, 1696,

MAS

XMAS

12055

XMAS!1

J. ULLMANNE·CO, WATCHMAKERE, JEWELLERS,ÜPTICIANS,

and Dealers in FANCY OGODý GOLD and DIAMOND JEWELLERY

comprising everything in the Jewellery line, excelling in variety and elegance anything over sece in tins Colory, RINGS and EARRINGS from 3.60 $2,000 WATCHES CLOCKS every dorription, the largest and Grest STOCK is the East SILVERWARE. MARINE. and OPERA

GLASSES, TELESCOPES. MUSICAL BOXES with and without Flute

Orchestra MIRRORS for Wall and Toilet Table, a rare

ALBUMS, LEATHER CIGAR, CIGAR

ETTE, and CARD CASES. MEERSCHAUM PIPES, CIGAR and

CIGARETTE HOLDERS. PINAUD'S PERFUMES and FANCY

GOODS is great variety.

TOYS,

ARGO

TOYS,

TOYS,

A Unique Selection well worth on Jrspection. COME A SER BEFORE BUYING

ELSEWHERES.NE

JULLMANN & OO

74, Qon's Road. Hongkong, 14h Doceber, 1895. r2848

NEW YEAR PRESENTS

XMAS XMAS

HEITABLE - POE

JOST ARRIVED):

INMENSE ASSORTMENT. of the TestENGLISH FRENCH Genern? "JEWELLERY,

WATCHES,

FANCY GOODS.

PRICES MODERATE.

A LEVY HERMANOS, Opposite TezonAFH OFFICE. Hongkong, 12 December, 1896. 12832 JAPAN FINE AKT-CURIOS

KUHN Комов

HONGKONG, YOKOHAMA, KUBE.

T

"CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. [2352-

ZETLAND »

LODGE,

No. 525 10

BEGULAR MEETING ZETLAND

150€, and for the Election of Directora au Aulitom.

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 21ek tak.. HÚ THURSDAY, the fish inst., both days indusive, during which perilo Trinaler of Shares can be registered,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

EVERJAMES 3. DUNCAN,

Hecretary Hongkong, Hth Docomber, 1896

12872

THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED,

VICTOR H. DEACON, Notary Public, 5 haroby oertify that on this 7th day of December, 1896, the Debentures bearing the Numbers set out below were duly Drawn for Redemption.by.ment the Registered Office of the Company, in Hongkong,

NOS. OF DEBENTURES.

6, 12, 21, 31. 35, 41, 57, 68, 62, 90, 18, 114, 183, 180, 212, 226, 227, 237, 251, 283, 201, 303, 304, 507, 313, $27, 351, 357, 350, 260, 289, 368; 370; £73, 391,408, 408; 413, 417, 421, 422, 434, 496, 415, 247, 466,470, 473, 485,-498-

VICTOR H DEACON.

Notary Public, Hongkong Dated this 7th Deceber, 1908.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

12788

"NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

TN accordance with Section 120 of the Articles of Association, the GENERALi Aoears, with approval of the CaNsWUTLY COMMITTEE will, on the 2nd "JANUARY. 1897, is INTEREST WARRANTS OF S per Sharo payable as the Hongkong- and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the same baing at the rate of 10 per cent per ansin on the paid-up Capital of the Office, for far year 1836.

TE TRANSFER HOOKS of the Company will to CLOSED from the 15th to the 31st fast, both days hclusive

- JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

General Agents,

Alsa a Eresh Consignment of GÖSNELL'S PERFUMES. -

[1536

MOET & CHANDON'S

WORLD FAMER

DRY IMPERIAL, 1889.

Thore being very little 1890 Vintage left, connoisers would do well to Toma a stook of this magnifioont Wins

For Cus. Quista $100, Pints $40.00.

SULE AVENT

GANDE, PRICE & CO.,

Wine and Spirit Morchants,

No. 12, Queen's Road Cantiat:

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Just arrived E ES BORNEO

A Smoll but: Erotect Assortaat of

SILK AND LACE LAMP SHADES

TOM:SMUTU'S CRACKERS, in Great Variety

CHILDREN'S TRICYCLES. MECHANICAL TOYS (all Irions) FANCY MIRRORS, &c, ko

XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Hongkong, 17th December. 1896.

BROMO SELTZER. BROMO SELTZER.

Farat introducat into HONGKONG by FLETCHER & Co.

Hare just opened a new Consignment of this famous Headache Core

Also an assertvisat of

STRAY PRODUCERS, Cachous, BanteY SOCAR, LIME FRUIT TABLETS, CHOCOLATE CREAME

2845)

Sole Agent for the pogaine TANSAN MINERAL WATER.

FLETCHER & CO.

THE PHARMAƠ, 23, QDEW'S HOAD CENTRAL,

and CARMICHAEL & CO., ID

SPECIAL SHOW

WARM UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS, RUGS, &c., 80,

COTTAM & CO

Oulitiors and: Ganarel Importers.

AQUARIUS.

PERFECT TAULE WATER

Por 1 dozen Quaris,

Per 1 dozen Pints

Emptes when roturned to

Allowanco for the

$1,75

1,00%

our Golowns. AU$0.50%

BOLES

not peios,

$1.25

There is ro bezabing in all the wide world of bygiene so, valuable as tho invulation of the ides that typhoid fover is a water-borne disease. Excleding ERTIX, 1884. not common list flity to the air diffusion of its gernis, we acquire this

·CANJUR INSURÜNCE OFFICI, LIMITED. Telephone No. 15. Hongkong, 16th December, 1895

pa

DAKİN, CRUICKSHANK & CO..

LIMITED DEN

ailment undoubtedly from water freely, or from milk which has been fouled by rollalod water; Pare water moans practically flie abolition of both typbold fever and shelards. Our saluty abroad is to drink a phen Mineral Waɔor only"

{DA ANDEER WILSON in the Filustrated London Bowe.)

INTIMATIONS SAV

APIDK JOINSTONE'S

SQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY

The sale of this good Sootoh tuorensos month by mouth; it is of Superb Quality and of

GUTLAR, PALAIDE Co.'s SELECTION,

THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE,

NE of the oldest mail, woplihisst of the.

British. Often, Forms of proposal and very information may

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.

A greate Hourlong, 16th November 1895 [5-1528-132]

be obtained fro

Hole Agents for It

PRICE $25 PER MONTE

SEIPFING.

ARRIVALS: Dee." M, PROPORTIs, British etc., 1,300, W

Farrand, Bingapore 15th Deo, Gonoral CHIFESE Door, British de 1110, Wade,

Canton 24th Doa. Ganora.—--JARDINE), - MATHESON & Co.

Deo. 24. CHINGPING, British sfr, 1,449, Dlake, Canton 24th Doe., Geira) --CARLOWITZ LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Doo 2 WOSARG, British str. 1,127, II. Roops,

men& Copth

Hongkong.

Canton 24th Deo, General, JAHDINE, MATURION & Ca

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL Den. 24. DORDOGRE, Fratech Mr., 2,133, A

AGENCY (LIMITED).

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONGKONG CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

_____ Pioneers of the Asbestos Trude

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD, LONDON,.

Contructors to HM. Government, sad the Principal English, Indian, Colonial, andi.

Foreign Ballers, including the Imperial Railways of Japan

MANUFACTURERS O

The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS RUBBER GOODS for the Vory Higlioss Pressure Cheaper Qualities. for Low Troasures,

The VICTOR METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admimity för use throughout Her Majesty'n Navy

The VICTOR" METALLIC" JÖINTING MATERIALS for Stoom and Hydraulic Jemta, Muuliole and Madhulo Doors, Sco, aro alec naked on overy Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo-boat, and Transport in II. M. Service:

BALAMANDER Neu-conducting Composition for Boilers, Bot-water Tanks Pipes, * IN TWO QUALITIES, MO

14831

ESPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES, -Banerintendent i

DE KNORRS ANTIPYRINE

Patented

LION, BRAND"

In Powder and Crystals also in Drops of SNES, tosily sohit lie in Water, Wegate. FEVER RHEUMATIC & NEURALGIC

AFFECTIONS, GOALS NERVOUS AFFECTIONS.

A

ARGONIN

(REGISTEERD TRADE MARK) SOLUBLE CASEIN SILVER PRE

SA PARATION

TROL BICINNER. JODWELL CARLILL & CO,

General Agents, DE OVERLACH'S MURAL MIGRANINE

LION BRAND" ANTIPYRIN CAFFEINE CITRATE)

Bland, Shangla 20th Darember, General. MESSAGEKIES BIARITIMES

Dov. 4, H.M8. Pérroza, 1,770 Capt. Francis.

B. Poly, Singapors wed Saigon 19th De Ded, 91, 16C70s, British str., 82, J. Boer, Moji 18th December BugTEFIELD & Swine

Den 4, HMS. HANDY, torpece-boat, 260, A.

Gempio, Saigon 19th December

| Deo. 2+ HM:S. HARK, torpedo-boat, 260, ILF Shokonywaz, Buigan 19th December. Des. 21 Woosuno, British str., 1,109. Lloyd'

Jones, Canton 24th December, Genera).— BUTTERFELD & SWIRES!

Dee Vibronia, British stoniner, 1,191, A. Gomez, Wliamper 24th December, Ballast. Deo. 24 CANO KOCK KIAN, British str., 955,

DODWELL, Carmall & ́Übe

C. B. Maddock, Singapore 15th Dan, Gana- Scal-CHINESE,

Dee. 24, Cussino, Britia str., 1,418, E. J.

Biller, Osiontta 30th Nov,, and Singapors Több Dee, Gonerál.--JARDINE, MATHSJÓN & Co.

Dec. 4, SzZOHUER, British str., 1,158, Derby, | Canton 24th Dec, General---BUSTERFIELD

SWIRE.

Dec. 24, Deurs, German aleamer, 778, Bruhn, Haiphong 21st Dec., and Heilaw 23rd. Gezgini-JEESEN & Co.

WAGE CLEARANCEB

AT THE HARBOUR MAFFEN'S OFFICE,

(1) Excellent results in the sevDEENT CASESAATH DECEDE

2 17 Ako, British stir for Svator.

OF MIGRATNINE, in wel as in HEADAGI ARISING FROM ALCOHOLIO, KICOTINE AND Chang Hock Kian, British afr., for Amoy:

OBPHIA POISONING, NEGRASTIENDA, IN FLUENZA, GILIPPE ZAN

(2) The BEST ANTIPIRETIC, even in throat enod collapso, because the caffeine of Migrain inencte simultaneously 28 20 ANALSEXO

Canton, British six, for Swatow. Sacoltuen, British fr for Shanghai. Raley, British str., for Singapore. Wray, British str., for Switów. Guiris, British-str., for Australia. Hailai, Britial str., for Swntow Yungching, Chinese ste, for Shanghai,

U only Da. OVERLACH'S MI GRAININE,Tom Braud, and always prescribe "MIGRATNINE HOECHST.”

· Independent, German str., for cha The best medium dom for alakte to 17 grains Woosung, British str., for Shanghai. Ured in Gonorrhea in 1 to 3 per cent sol-gison once or twin daily in powder or in Ingraham, German str., for Tourch. tionk possesses similar btctorieida sotion to silver nitrate, but in distinguished by complete absence of icrita ing moperties,

It is requested that the directions on the toxce for making solutions thall be implicitly

TN

solution

Sole Manufacture KFAREWELKE VORM, MEISTER

LUCIUS & BRUNING. HOBOUST, M. Literature of the above Preparations supplied gratis at request to Medical mon. CHINA EXPORT, IMPORT & BANK CO., Hole Agone for China.

BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

ROTELS.

fas57

I the Underwentioned BayOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

CLOSED for the Transaction of Publio Basi- NAH TO DAY (FRIDAY) and TO:MORROW (SATURDAY), the 25th and 6th instant, respectively

For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA, AND CHINALARNA

T. H: WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong, For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

<UORPORATION,

JACKSON;

Chief Manager: For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

GEO, W. F. PLATFAIR

For the MERCantila Dane OV INDIA,

JW.R. TAELUR

Manager, Hongkong For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINEES

Hongkong Agency,

LACAZE

Aching Manigér For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED, *: HONGKONG, - "

CHANFREY INCHBAUD,

Mangor,

-For the YoxQWAMA SIECIE Bank; LIMITED

NAO NABEK RAY

CALDBECK, MACOREGOR & CO Hongkong, 2nd Dream5, 1896 (229

Coneral Managers.

CHANGEABLE WEATHER

____ CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. –

Ticcementioned Insurance Offers will

bo CLOSED for the Troussetion of

TOMORROW (SATURDAY), the 25th dad 26th inst, respectivaly

TOTICE is hareby given that no FXTRA- throws tas bunian machizery opt of gear. It relaxes the system and renders it more susceptibis Publio Bastriese 10 DAY (FRIDAY) and

ORDINARY GENTRAL MEET to atteoks of Diphtheria, Indoza, Colds, and other prevalent ailments ING of DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & CO. LIMITED; will be held at the HONGEONS HOTEL on MONDAY, tas 11th day of January 1897, when the Resolution

That in accordanos with the notice in the

papers the Company voltintarily. wound up and at a ignistor 1s. appointed for such winding up, which was pass of the CKTRACEDINARY GENEZAL MENTING of the Company held ce the 17th day of December, 1995, will be out- mitted for confirmation nga Special Rosalation 4 and the Resolution

"That Mr. B. MargAND be appointed Liquidator with a fee of 5500 for his

also passed at the above-mentioned Extra- ordinary General Mesäng, will also to sub- mitted or nonfirmation.

By Order of the lord of Directors.

WTAYMANAT

Managor.

Hongkong, 23rd Decezuber, 1896, - - (V949

To be Published on the Sul of JANUARY

SPORT AND GOSSIPV

FOUNDED BY DATEREAK”

Ofios: No. 1, Krukjaya Road, SHANGHAI

RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION, IN ADVANCE One Year, $15; Half Year, $8 Quarter, S5,

W

MAZITE the new year will be published tho → first number of a high-oices wookly newspaper “ÉPORT AND GOBIE," printed every Saturday right, and pablished svery Sunday morning, devoted to sporting and theatrical doinge in Shanghai, the China Forte and at Home.

The paper, whilst maintining a bigb toto, and carefully arolling unbecoming perwalilits, will; 'in'n bright, obaity style, deal with the sporting, theatrical, and social life of, Shanghai and the Outporte, as well as kring to the notice. of its readers, interesting incidentu in sporting. and theatrical circles ut Home

Several now features in local journalism will bo introduced, and it is confidently boligved that "SPORT AND GOSSI will be favaluable to all who take an interest in Far Eastern sport, v

"SFORT AND GASP will be an excellant medium for advertisers, and the rates in this department can be ascertained on application to the PublishersNA RESE

Shanghai, 17th December, 1896. (2012

SBIETANT WANTED LY W. ROBIN-

Ar theur Erso Aras HOTAL One Understanding Music and aida to Pluy

9999

Hongkong, 22nd Deogtaber, 1800.5

DOTHEN MARK LODGE

REGULAR MEETING of the

THEN MARK LODGE will b LODGE will be held at the FrEEMA at the FREEMASONS. HALL on WED. HOW HALA, TOMORROW, Le 260 ust, NESDAY, the 304) best, at 5.00 for 30 PM. at 800 for 8,50 proudy Visiting precisely, Vinting Breldren are cordially já- Brethren Lally invited to attend.

vited to aklon

Houghong, 30th Decembor, 1806) · 2009 · Hongkong, Bith: December, 1808. --

YOU COUEN“

WATKINS BALSAMIC LINCTUS

Bronchie, Inigs, fe

Which tot by Inhalation, and Absorption dimelly upon the Respiratory Organs, the Larynx, Invaluable as a femedy for Cangle, Colds, Brouchitis. Laryngitis, Hoarseness, Catarra,

Asthma, de

THE EFFECT IN INSTANTANEOUS.

Mors EFFICACIOL S ind CHEAPER

then other Medicines for Throat and Chest Affections.

CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED

Ex. 9.9 MUYUNE

REAL LOCHFINE SALP HERRINGS,

Ju Kogs Price per Kög, $5.00

CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITAD, 18, Pays Central,

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Har on Shippers to CHINA for nearly 15 years. Their Brands are favorably known all s

F

INVALIDS PORT.

This Wine is old, softy and delicate, We strongly recommend it, Apalyeod and Certificated by Professer Caneth Prise $16.75 per 1 doren battisa.:

AL QUALITY COGNAC,IN Distinguished by BTAXS on the boi Price $19.00 per 1ozan bottlen SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by 3 Sus on the label Price $17,75 per 1 dozen bottles. VERY GOOD COGNAC Somewhat younger than the above Distinguished by 1 Braes on the label

- Friçi 31400 per 1 dozen bottles. "PALL MALL WHISKY, Blevan yours old, very fine quality. Each bottle baste all musiyat's dertificate. The quality is guaranteed. Frios $16,75 par Idoson bottles,

Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT

A WHISKY

Blended by CUTLER, PALMER & Co. Moderate

* in price, execlient in quality,

Price 314,00 per 1 dozen bollies,

BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY

in "Aquat" Bokilos. Price $10.00 per 1 dozen bottles.

C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL

BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY

in Prièrtal Bottles. =?

Frios 80.00 per 1 dozou bettles, GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCIT WHISKY

Moderately prized, good quality, Price $8.00 per 1 down boldlos,

DOURO PORT,

This is s fins quality Wine of exceptionally. good value. Price $12.00 per 1 dozma holten.

SHERRIEBT

AMDEOSO

The Earl Miss's shipping. Price 210.76 per 1 dozen butte CNN LARTORBE

Price $1400 per 1'dozen bottles. Pare and natuml Wino; a tonio, WHITE SEAL SHERRY-Peyalar at

want the Club"

Dry, delicate, and of fine favour. Prics $17.75 por 1 dører bottlos

CLARETS

in Quarts and Pints,

CHANDAU MOUTON

For a good after dinner Wins wo Bende recomanowi. this.

Price $28.75 por 1 done bottla. LAROSE.

This is a very atrociare Claret; of good banquet. Price $15.76 por 1 down bottlon

MARGAUX MEDOOWMA

A breakfast Claret. Trice $8:75 per 1 dozen bottles.

LIQUEUR DENEDICTINE, DOM Price $89,50 par 1 doxen botéine,

Agente SIETESEN & Co, HONGKONG.

JARDINE, MATHESON ACOUS General Agentaja And

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,AD." General Managers,

HONGKONG FIEZINSURANCE Co, LD.

3. JEDE

URION INSURANOZ SOUTETS OF CAN-

*L KENNARD DAVIS,"

Anting Agenty o

NORTH CHINA Insurance Co. Lu. W.EBAY

Sporetary,

FAA CHINA TRÄDELS INSURANCE CO.,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO,

Agentepp

BAYANGTSEE INSURANCE APROCTATION,

GEORGE L TOMLIN,

tuting Secretary,

a

CA CHIKA FIRE INSURANCR Co, L

WMAUBEAN

Masager,

100 THE STRAITE INSURANCE CO. LU.

Hongkong, 19th December, 1862010

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION.

No. 29

TOTICE ereby give think TO-DAY N (FRIDAY) the 37th instant, and FRIDAY, the let Janzary, 1897, will be observed an HOLIDAYS at the KOWLOON CUATOMA UFFICIA

Work at the Opium Examination Op and Custoris Stations will proceed na ustalatii pu

BARANI HILLIER,

Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon and District.

Tunes

Elastom Fon Karlson, 2nd December, 1996,

AN EFFECTUAL STOP:

* IS PUT TO ALL ANXIETY

THE NEW GUARANTEED VASH VALUE POLICY.

OF THE

1,400 Rest abara see loyal.

"Telegrapkic Addres,

Excelsior Hongkong,

WAB.O.. Cods.

Telephone No. 96.

The most LUXURIOUS 110TEL in the

Spot in Hongkong, Fast, boenifally Situated on the Healthiest

Beard boy, Aur back; for Manila Bylgia, German, bark, for Taiwanfoo. Restor, British str, for Singapore, Dordoyne, French sta, for Baigea..

RWAMA DEPARTURES. De 24, PAULING, British str; for Canton. Des. 25, Zaunshine, British str: for Canton, DEL CANTON, British str., for Swatow. Dec. 21, HECTOs, British sir, fer Landon. Dec. 24, HousONG, Frothér, for Haiphong, Tạo 1 P.D. Irac. British air, for brok Dao S, PEIYANG, German str,, for Shanghai. Dao 24, S. Rickups, Cor, stri, for Shanghai, Dec. 24, Szechuan, British str., for Shanghai.. Dec 26, SIEKEY. Franob str, for Shanghal Dec. 24, TARFANG, British sty..., for Centon.. Dao, 24, Woosung, British str., for Shanghai. Dec 24, FURUchino, Chi, từr., for Shanghai.

PASSENGERS.

̈ÄNKITEN. Por Chumicang, kte, from Caloutta, de--Mr. Mamy wad Mrs. Murrison,

ARAMA DEPARTED.

Par Sandy, str., from longkong for Shang

READING and SMOKING SALOONS... | bsi--Mr. and Mrs, C. M. de Benas, Mia B. M.

LADIES DRAWING ROOMS

BILLIARDS and LAWN TENNIS. FIRST CLASS CUISINE and WINES. The new BALL and CONCERT ROOM Swill' bin open in shout six Wecka

des Remedies, Messrs. C. Brenner, J. dom. Remedios, Salah Tabbah, E. „J. Sequeira, C.M. de Seura, Jr. and F. X, de Sents. For Kobe --Mrs. Olmana Tamano For Yokahama-Capt Domestre, Br Herr, Messa. Lam Teza-un, Guillaume, J. Store, Torcuato, I Matildi, and G. Ackermann). For Sangha from Mar seilles Mr. Hagborg, Mr and Mrs. Moninot and infant, Sisters St Thomas, S6. Cherfor, St Vital, St. Gabejel, and St. Antoine, blz. Kirk, | Mia Traby, Messrs. Jules Malkay and Rylander. From Singapore Mr. Maynard, For Kobe from Saigon Mrs. Hayashista, For Yokaharon 2013 from Marseillex-Mers Tronka, Wein, Cham- niac, Mies Soloview, Mesen Gotació Waduoki, Yun, Takakun, Matsumoto, Rinji Nakayaman," and Sakai. · From Batavia-Mr. Mikkers,

For Partionlars, apply at the Town OFFICE, 55 and 40, QUEENS. ROAD CENTRAL, of to

The Manggar,“ MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, Hongkong, 20th November 1900.

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LONGEONG.

OTEL

Нот

NEW AVICTORIA HOTEL

ROTISSERIE.

MEALS A LA CARTE;"

VISITORS AT HOTELS. HONGKONG HOTEL:

Mr Venancio Balban

Mr. I. Barindoagues,

Mr. P. C Bim

Mr. Geo: Berdekin' Me, WJ. Car

Mr CF. Villions Chap-

Mr. C. Crane Miss Dru

Mr. A. Derial

Mr. Wy Active:

Mr. & hirà. Ducester

Mr. J.B. Dunag

Mr Dapster-

"Mr. Lacras

Mr. N. Lazacie Mr. Antonio Lelisir, Mr. Federio Lelou Mr. Lecit A. Levy Mr. P. MacManus Mrsico Maddock). Mr. Mr. Henry Med-

dode

Mr. Sydney Maddock Bir. C. B. Mendham

Mr. F. blen

“Adaira A.O.Monsterto

Mr. W. J. Morga

Mr. Thos. É.. Ewans -- Mr. Nao. Nabekra

Mr. & Mrs Danie B.

Fearing, and msid Count; dé Senna Fey

nandes

Mr. H: K÷O Fisher

· Rev. Iz A. J. Gacs, R.N. Capt. Cockland

Mr. & Mm. W. D. G

ham

Surg. Capt. P. F. Nur-

nerley, A.M.S Captain Palmer, O§.D. Mt. W. Parfit Mr. Robert Paterson Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Hansika

Hor. Dr. E. A. Ronout Me, Renouf

26 Mr.Carlos Rohl

Miss Green Mr. B. F. Hamersly Major Mrs. P. B.

Hantiom

Mr. G. Farris.

Mr. & Mrs. D. Haskell

Mr. Emes: Hassel

Mr. H. D; Hawko

Ta

3. E. Hui

Mr: W: Hay.

Mr. A. Instoff

Mr. J. J. Hoar

Biz.T. Hoi

Mr. Kerfoot Hughe

Mr. Mrs. Jusoph

Mr. J. W. Kingbora

Mr. Egon Kunhardt

HOPS, STEAKS eto, eto, st any time Mr.d. Kirkwood

between 7.30 AM. and 11.30 PM. MONTHLY BOARDERS et MOPE:

RATE RATES

MADAH E FARMER,

Proprieters.

Hongkong september, 1996,

•

Mr. W. Ballard Mr. J. M. Beattie |

Mr. P. H Rolle

Miss Bradle

Mr. J. Tremaine Smith Mr. W... Shaith

Alise Suiters bír. & Mr. James V

Sweetaak

Mia Delight Baelcer Mm. Unsworth

Mrs. E. Talourd Walker Mr. Maxwell Watson Surj-Majer Westcott Mils Whiley

MA. G. White

Me. & Mrs Wine Whier

· Mr. E. F. Willsonb

Mr. A. H&M., Wisdiciem

Capt. & Mr Langhorne

•2 children-

Mr. Bizler AARONOMI. Vaughn Lewis T2035 Mr. AW. Brewin

Mix Long, oblid & mand My Hart Buck

Capt. 8. b. Long

Mr. G. J. Chupacan, Mr. Macgovna" ArCharles Coler

Mr. H. F. Meyerink

OSAKA & HOTEL. Major. Ces, Mr. & Mint W. Neys

and maid

Morežioni: Mrs. C. P. Derrick & chiki Mr. K. M. Monia

Mr. Mumford

JAPAN is Mr. J. Dodg

BEST appointed HOTEL

the above and for which yn Püstport is Surgeci-Col Fratt required to travelfrom KOBE.

[998 Mr. GAN, Evans

Mat. FrischBug" Mr. & Mr. Fuchs

EQUITABLE HIGH-LEVEL TRAMMEL ch

This Policy providni taros things; (1) Pro-

WATE COMPANY, LIMITED -

KUTIME TABLE

MH M. Grey Mr. & Mrs. Graham

Mr. W. 8. Haurison My, CHowell

Staff Burgeon Kesys

tection for the family; (2) Provision for the 7,30 to 10.30 in Every quarter of an hour.is Humpty assured a lator years; (3) A valuable isvelments 11:50 to 12.90 p... Every half hour. N

When throo annual prestians have beso paid 13.80 p.m. to 2.30 p.Every quarter of my hour. Med JW. Norton the policy soquires yearly thereafter tires 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 pm...Every quarter of an hour

to 11.35 pm, every half hour."

Extet Night, care xt 11.80 and 11.45 pm)

Kylie

Man Nelson and prunin

Mr Napen

Mr. I, R. Follock

Dr, Benzín

11. A. 31. Thoitra Capt, Tillest Admiral Turpits

Capt. & M. Trevelyam

Vient and children

Alt, & Mor Malum

Wat

"M2 G. H. Whovlar

VESSELS IN DOCK.

ABERDRAN DOOka

Kowloon Docks-Dia · Lakin,

Estinct GUARANTEED valla (1) lap Night caret B.15 paul0p.m. and from 9.45 Mrs. Eowyn assurances (2) Cash (3) Lean at 5 per omnt.

This policy is pronounced by experienced men of business to be the best and most liberal Dontract of life awarance over lanuod yg and it ië offered by an office having the splendid SUR- PLUS of £9,500,000 sterling to support "QUARANTEES XAMARASCURA

Fall Partionary, and Tlustrations from the GENERAL AGENTS ARENA PRAV

̈÷BARWAN, TOMES & CO

JT HAMILTON,

Mayor for the Eist. Hongkong, rd October, 1858,

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9:45 mm, to 10.16 am. Evory half hour,

1:10:50 slin, ezad 10:10 ani.

on to 3 pmrary quarter of an hour

cars at 8.45 pm. All pin, and from Ly 8 pakai Every quarter of an hour

ahlbp.m. to 11:15 p.m. overy half hour, ju

SPECIAL CARS by aringement at the Com Tanya Office, 38 & 40, Queen's Road Central

JOHN D HUMPHREYS & SON, HRANU General Managers.

Hongkong, let Ayrð, 1896;

Dante,

Lang Thing, Hineing.

COSMOPOLITAN Door Jeha Bailly, Man- along, 'Márika.

DETO-DAY."

Elite Skating Bink, Daddell Blavet.

TOYOZEOT. (2250) Marting of Zotland Lødge, at 9.30 pou