EXPORT PARGOEN.
The German abaamer Irene, Balled an the 27th March. From Hongkong for desen 30 boxed stacantsood. For Havre packages matlanciairs, B4 cases cantharides, 13 onges bristles, 8 cases chinawaro, Bosses blackwoods. waro, 11 hores feathers, 231 roll matting, 1 uses bird cages and 75 boxes staranised. For aree option famburg 130 los canes, 60 cuska ginger, 2 boxes ginger, 550 bozes come phor and packages matting. For Havra aption Hamburg option London ---) deses
THA HONGKONO DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 2001, 1887,
TO LET
TO LET
BANKS.
HONGKONG PORADEN JANK
after being called upon to rosign, Phis, how svur, is really a matter for the Uquncil and the gentina un question to settle anangut them. solve, and is of no great moment. Upon the question of asking the permission of the Asociacios to play soratola toutes whore gate motoy ta tukun, there can scarcely be twe opinions, At-Brut sight it way appear on strous that a curfia uumber of young geulle He cannot arrange to meet Another set in o frisadly game of football without fret obtain Lag the permission of the Association. But apon closer examination it. will be found that bristles, 1,580 cases camphor, 100 bags galungelHE Building known as THE HONG-10. Berman, Es AJ. Raymond, Esq.
·ROOM abaya Mossm, Meraking & Co.s
Officis, & Apply to
DAM. PREDERICKS: Henghong, 6th April, 18:0 TO LET.
1978
ING CORPORATION.
PARD-UP CAPITAL
$14,000,000 Reaumovs PonD: A:8: 6,500,000. RENDEVY MEABILITY OF PEOP'TOR.$30,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS ST. C. MICHAELSEN, ESQ-Chairman. Hon. J. J. BELL IRVING-Deputy Chairman KONG ULUB," HORGHING. From G.. Boning, Beg Licharda, Dog.
G. B. Dodweli, Fe. R. Blewan, Exj Apply to
R. M. Cray, DN, A. Siela, Kan. AR David Qubbay, So. 1 Gonild Slade, Bw.
CHIEF MAAGSE
M..J. D. STEPHENS,
Solicitor for the Dynor. Hooghong, Snd April, 1897:
nu long as it is a match played in pure frisaday and 64 cases gallnets For Hamburg-10 ore the tat August, 1897. realy there are no such restrictions; it is only hamboo baskets, 1 cu oasis, 60 cassia huda, laun there is a "gato "that little word blocou 1,250 cases cosin ligne, balus broken cussin, of club managers-that the restrictions are eu-160 ratton shavings, 53 cases ginger, Snusks forged. If the bodies which undertake the couginger, 111 bules sattan, 21 bates cane, 13 cases. trol of our sports and pastimes wore to let matters like this go on in any haphazard sort at fashion there is no sizing to what lengths ratch gumes might not he carried, or how a ivan might be diegracefully exploited. Had I any power in the matter, I would give one auteur every possible latitude, but To so many closer people abot in these times getting a beffe here and another trifle there, all in the interest of sport, that it is absolutely necessary that a keen look-out should be kupt..
SUNSHINE AND STORM.
himaware, 90 paskaga brackers 28 bales. feathers, 10 cases anisent cil, 631 ouses camphor 48 rolls ruiting, 30 cases pspor. 10 ones 628an- tial oil, 20 cases gailauta 33 packages sandries and scous carius, For Hamburg option Lon: don-2 cages briatlon and 6 cases toasticks. For Bronien:-115 rolls rate. For London':+1) cases varios. For Buenos Aуres casos silks, 43 cpees chinoware, 20 cases black woodware, 45 tokages tes, 48 rolls matting 3 caces preserves and 6 packages sondrias. For Lisbon ja-21:
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OFFICE TO LET:
Por Central. ARGE ROOM on Second Floor of 18,
Apply
· Hongkong — P, Jackson, Eig
DIANAGER: Shanghai-J. F. WARE GARD'NEE, ESQ, LONDON BASEERD-LONDON & COUNTY BANK ING COMPANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST. ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of 2 par Cont.
· 1940 | per Annum on the daily balance."
CARMICHAEL & CO, LE. Hongkong, 14th April, 1807.
TO LET
WELLING HOUSES---.
packages chinaware and 8 passages sudrios DHOUSES in Rior TERHADE, For Tha da Madeiro:-1 cases chinaware and
nst clothing. For New York-20 cases storanised and 30 casce essential oil..
The stoner Melbourne, mailut on the 31st March. For France -24 bales raw silk, 4 ensea silk place goods, vans chinoware; 35 caso casential oil, 50 esas attraniseed, 1 box
poumonts and 15 balos bair..
GODOWNS in BLUR BUILDINGS.
· MAKFORD,” 44 MAGAZINE GAP; "THE KENNELS MAGAZINE
tar. FLOORS in BLUE BUILDINGS Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MONT & AGENCY CO. LD, Hongkong, 19th February, 1897.
TO LET..
Thy aleamer Petrucius, salled on the 1st April, For London il caso essential oil 2 cases bristles, 16 cases blackwoodware;.19 caren abinawar, 4 cases effeda, de cases preserves, 800 casks preserves, 50 cesks suy, 50 bales waste. silk, 4k bales osmos, 3 rolls matting, 8 pasirages shelle, 4 packages rattanware and STO. 4. BICHMOND TERRACE,
NOCHMOND package sundries. For London and/or Ham. burg-250 bass cassis, lignes. For Liver "HARTLEY, partly Furnished or Unfur pool-31 cases shirtings and 4 packages unished, from 1st May cost. Fra zoomed dries. For New York -93 oses besontial oil. BUNGALOW, with Tenuis Laws For Rotterdam package sundries.
The steamer fitta, sailed on the 'Bth April For London:--2 casos cigars from Manila, 16 cases effects from Fonchow, 18 cases
INSURANCES.
DHONIX FIRE OFFICE.
For
The Undoraigned, aro now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPLAIK & CO., Agouts for the Phenix Firs Offco Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
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ASSURANCE CO.
Only two short years bave played since that brifhunt band of players who were wont to dispart themselves on the banks of the Wone, irrted off the highest honours of Association football, viz., the League stumpionship and lsh, too, for the third time At that tino Sunderland was's name to conjure with in the Football world. ln the raddy glow of September afternoons, through the meath of sathrown October, on through the mists and gloom of Novambor and December, the fans loven epuld always be dopanded upon for a tough aight and display of scientific football such as world gladden the bout of any enthusiast. What cared the Sunderland man for the biting Crests of January, the snowstorms of February, or the boistarpas barricanes of Alaroh-they bar aloft the fsg of victory against all comers, and all the showers of April failed to dump an atom of their ardour. As in 1892 and 1893, so in 1995, Bunderland were proclaimed champions. But what a distressingly different tule lias to be told to day. Wherever they wont the players silk pione goods,..8 dass sundries, 13 carou from the North were always suco of a heartyourtos, 350 ralla mata ned 365 bores tan. welcorde, and whon some more than usually Antwerp:- packages sinaway, For Gibral complimontary eritie dubbed it "the tocm of lar:-2 cases igers from Marila and cares all the talents" very few persons took objection curios, For Franco;-706 bolo mw-silk, 100 to the appellation. For a long time they asked bales waste silk and 16 cases silk piece goods, "In the sunshine of prosperity, their fumo was For Milan 37 baleg raw silk.
on everyone's lips, and everything they did samo of encepasfally. But he then one st Just, as it has to a good many organisations of tho some kind. The jovial, good-hearted Watson, who tended his boys". with all the care of a parent, sought fields afresh, the people fuiled to Bock to the ground to see, the matches, and little by little the popularity and virility of tho team dwindled away. To be perfectly candid, I deeply regret the alling dewy of the old berec None of us like to sea our idols slut.. tered, and this tonin was always something of an ideal to me. They played football as people liked to see it played-fast, scientific, and dervid of roughss or unfairness. Just now they sim tasting the bitters of adver sity in Sunderland, but nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand rebo follow the fortunes of our Association teams will wish. ther a happy delivery from the dreaded test motobea note in some quarters that it is the fashion to decry-cup-lio matebas as prodno- ing poor football This has not been my ex- perience by any means, for going of the veryment by accident. Brest expositions of the game I have over wit nessed have been in mp-tie matches. It may huppen occasionally that the players are a triffe tog breited at the opening of the game to do themselves justive, but to recall some of the Acidente insured against for £4 and £2 per conteste in which Blackburn Rovers, Everton, azinumi (£1,000 in case of death and weekly Borderland, Aston Villa, the Shefield and Not-payments in case of injury.). " tingham clubs, and Derby County have engaged · For further Particulars, apply 'to in is to travel over some of my most cherished nomories. It is not often that a match of importaties is prustically pivan "away by 30' error of judgment in taking choice of ends, but I romomum that upon ous occasion Balton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday had to meet in the semi-final for the English Cap. A gade was blowing when the teams came on to the field, and everyond was saying what a differance the successful naming of the coin would mate. Well, the Wanderors' captain won the toss, and, would anyons credit it, he sat bis man to free the bowling binat! I honestly believo 'the Belton Wandorers were the lottar team of players that day, but they were beaten by the hurricane, and Bladed Wednesday were left to the tender mercies of the famous Blackburn Rovers, who simply avenged thair neighbour's defeat when the final came off at the Ovol...
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British stomer Glenfullock, Erom Singa pore 12th April had light brocas and fine wea ther first part of passage; laltar part strong krooze and high soa.
The German atomer Tales from Saigon 15th April, bad light easterly winds and Helt zes, from lat. 17 N. moderate to strong winds, rough as until nearing port.
The British steamer Dessation, from Sunda kan 18th April, kad light to wanderate winds and a thrat part of passage to 17th ins; thened to arrival strong winds and high con from 4, and E.
The British steamer Clunguho, from Kaba 12th April, and Moji 14th, experienced light to moderálo N. to NE winds, hazy and raiu till arrival of Tornaboat faland, then light variabla wimia 11 arrivel
The Chinese steamer Chingming, from Tien- tein via Chifoo 12th April, hind fresh 5.9.3. winds to Chefoo. From Chefoo fresh N.W. winds to Promontory; thence taport onderatu to fresh N.E, winds and moderate sea.
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR THE FAR EAST.
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Per F. & O. stoner Siada, from, London, Mar. 20e. Straits, China, and Japan: Dr. and Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, Mr. and Mra. J. F. Ker, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. More and phild, Mr. and Ms. A. G. Wise, Mr. McKay, Mis Tate and two children, Mastar Harry Tato, Mr. and Mrs. Brustos and child, Mrs. Durke, Mrs. Forbes, Misses Darko (2); Mr. Thinson, Mr. Sidney Dunbreck; Mr. U.G. Ogilvie, Mr. Loveland, Mr. G. Watt. Mr. H. George, Mr. J. Aitollason, Dr. E. Wakeford, Mr. B. O. Hore,"
The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS form of INSURANCE.
A yearly premium of £23 12%. (age 30) secures the following —
£9,000 in case of death by accident £1,000 in case of natural death.
£1,000 in case of permanent total disable-
£500 in case of partial total disablement by accident.
NOTIOR TO CONSIGNEES OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
"ONSIGNEES par Company's Steamer
"ANTENCE". are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dia clarged late Craft, and or landed at the Go- downs of the Undersigned in both ouses it will Lint. Consignens zik. Tha Cargo will be roady for delivery from Craft or Godown on y and after the 15th inst
Goods undelivered after the 22nd inst, wil be subject to rent. All damaged Goods arust be left in the Godowns, where they will be Foxinifned at II A.M, on the 23ed inst:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agoats. Hongkong, 14th April, 1897,
COMMERCIAL
CLOSING QUOTATIONS,
SATURDAY, 17th April.
ON LONDON
AN EXCHANGE
Telographio Transfer..
201 Bank Billa, on demand
20 Bank Bills at 30 days sighh... 201 Bank Bilha, at 4 month sight 20-7 Orudita, at 4 months sight 20% Doormentary Bills, months' sight 2/09 ON PARTE
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, at 4 months' night...
2.681
ON GHEMANT
On domand.......
2.06
ON NEW YORK-
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Bank Bills, on demand
49)
Credits, 60 daga sight...
STEAMSHIP “SYDNEY?”!
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
MARTTIMES.
NOTICE.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS..
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex For 3 months, 24 por Cent. per Anirim.
Ortigal, from Harro en Ortigal, from For 6 months, Sé per Cent, per Amum. Bordeaux or Antilles, Pi, Lorey Lullier, For 12 months, por Cent; por Annam." Yerbeckenois, and Ville de Ceste in connection
T. JACKSON,
with abore steamer, are hereby informed Chief Manager, that their Goods, with the axeption of Hongkong, 101b-April, 1897.
#2| Opium, Treasure, and Valuables, so being THE NATIONAL BANK OF GUNA God was of the Hongkong, and Kowloon landed and stored at their risks into the
Whorf and Godown Company Limited, at Kowloon, whence dolivary may be obtained imraediately after landing.
LIMITED.
¡£1,000,000, 500,000
HEAD OFFICE-HOMIKONG.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
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COEBT OF DIRECTORS. D.Quams, Emu | Crow Tenu Smino, Es
Kwaz Ho Cumes, Es. ILS, H Gravidar Silan, Bay.
“Cháof Manager.
No. 5, LYEEMOON VILLAS," Kow. X:008.
Apply to
GRO. W. E PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 Months Fixed
Hongkong. 17th November, 1893 $14 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
...5 %-
LIMITED,
BE
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 1th April, 1897.
TO LET
DAVENSİTULL, East and West, and
→ERNSFOOT." Immediato posses
sion.
Apply to
VICTOR H. DEACON Hongkong, 5th March, 1807.
[690
TO. LET.
TO. 2, STEWART TERRACE, at the PEAR. With Immediate Possessiou. Apply to
G. II. POTTS. Hongkong, th April 1997.
N
TO LET.
7899
TOS. 2, 4, and 6, HIGH STREET.
Apply to
SPANISH PROCURATION. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1997.
20 per week in case of temporary disablement hat Kod by accident.
J. Y. V. VERNON, Agent Hongkong, 18th June 1896.
1851
TO LET
ACOMER," the L.R., and MA
WESTBOURNE VILLA NORTH, Boni
Apply to
-LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 6th April 1997,-
:
870
PEAK DISTRICT..
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intinction is received from the Consignoos before I am. to-day, requesting it to be. landed hores.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undered gued.
Gocce romaning unclaimed after TUESDAY, the 20th April, will be subject to rest and lanting langes.
All Claims must be sout in to me on or before Tumspar, the 20th instant, or they will not be recognised.
BEAN
All Damaged Tackages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 20th Apell, at 3 r.‚u..
No Figo Insurança has been offeeted.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX;
Agout
Fongkong, 13th April, 1897.“
ACTRONIZED CAFEFAD£1,500,000 BUBSCRIBED
PRP £1,125,000 PAID U2 562,500
BANKERB:
LONDON JOINT BROCK BAKE, LOUTED,
INTEREST alowed on Current Accounts at The rate of 2% per annam on the Daily balance. ON FIXED DEYOSIT:- For 12 month
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· AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, PORT BATD, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSA- WAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, KURRA CHER, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, "PE- NANG, AND SINGAPORE THE Stearnship
4% 91%
%
T
J. TAURBURN, Manager, Hongkong Hongkong. 15th February, 1897.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the sboye Bank is conducted A by the HONGKONG AND SHANG HAY DANKING CORPORATION: Rules may be obtained on application.
ÎNTEREST on` deposits 3s allowed nt 34 PER CENT, por AERUELA DA DA
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HowGKONG AND SHANGHAT BARE to be placed on FIXED
· DEPOSIT &i 4 PER CENT per annum
For the HoNGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANDING CODPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief: Manager.
15
Hongkong, 1st Augast, 1595-
TTINE CHARTEKED BANK OF INDIA. TAUSTRALIA, AND QILINA
"GISELA " having arrived. Consiguecs of Cargo are horeby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
This vessel brings on Cargo a
From Calentia, ar..63. Again, transhippēd at Colombo.
From Trivato, ex sa, Imperatria, troushipped at Bombay.
From Venice, ex vs. Massimilia no, trem shipped at Trieste.
Freza Venice, ex ss. Carloita, transhipped, at Tristofo
Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless fotice tá tha contrary to given before Noos TO-MORKOW:
No Calnis will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godowns, and all Chims must be sent in to the undersigned before Noon on the 22nd inst, or they will not be resoguised. -
11433 WANTED, for 2 or & Meaths during ICORPORATED BY HOTAL CHARTUE, 1953, instant will be subject be route
TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN.. TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
5
TOTAL FUNDS at 31st. DECEMBER,
1895, £12,433,181 09. 0.
I-ACTUORLATE CAPVEAL £3,000,000 2 ad..
EURORERO CAPITAL... 2,750,000 PAID-TE CAPITAL.
687,500 0.0 I-FIKE FONDS
2,001,016 2 9 The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the shove Company are pro paced to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
a FURNISHED HOUSE "for_BUNGALOW) containing Rooms.
"D. R.." Apply to
Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 28th March, 1897,
771
DRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
·T140.
M GILLANDERS GLENDALY BUILDINGS, Hongkong, Jh January, 1890.
BOARD AND RESIDENGR.
NOMFORTABLY FURNISHED
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO, CROOMS, with Boart.
Agonia Hongkong, 16th February, 1897.
THE
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THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1824.
£3,000,000
CAPITAL ...... TOTAL FUSES AND SECURITY......£2,489,653 NET ANNUAL FILE PREMIA...... 757,478
Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN Having been appointed Agents of the above and CHINESE Kske at purrent rates,
KOLLIEAY, WISE & CO.,
Agenta. Hongkong. 9th January, 1896.
לפים
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
2. Pedder's HM. Hangkong. Ist January, 1892.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
CAFFEAL PAID-0¥................. BESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS. BESERVE FUND,
£300,000
£800,000 1:350,000 INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the auto of 2% per annam on the Daily balance On Fixed Deposite for 12 months... 4 per cent.
3
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TH. WHITEHRAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 16th Soptomber, 1895.
SANTAL-MIDY
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These Capsules are used in the London C. LAZARUS & CO., and Tarix Hospitals in place of Copubia
CALCETTA..
BILLIARD TABLES.
TELEGRAPHIC ADORESS "MAIKOGANY **
CALCUTTA
A.B.C: Code.
4th Edition used
The STANDARD INDIAN BILLIARD TABLE
as manufactured by us ians NEARLY PER UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON FECT as it is possible to make a BILLIARD
TABLE.
FOUNDED 1710.
The Undersigned, having bean sppointed AGENTS for the above Compnay, are prepared to ACCEPT RISES against FIRE at Current Hatos,
SIEMSSEN & 00, Agente Hongkong, 16th May, 1892
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JORTH GEKMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the shore Company are PREPARED TO Accser Fint Class Foreign and Chinese Risks at. Current Kales.
STEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
BANSATLANTIOFIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG:
$
The Undersigned, having been appointed
PRICE, complete, with sucessories for Billiards ---Ro. 459, pucke1.
If you want a New. Set oF CUSHIONS, or if you want youn OLD CUSHIONS RENEWED, place your order with us.
We rense & Set of Cushions And return Chem to you in three weeks from dais of their receipt.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES, We take all RISKS against Breakage. -- NB-This fact is worthy of consideration.
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Sand for our PRICE LIST fór-1896,
C. LAZARUS. &, CO,
CALCITTÀ.
Cubals, and astringent injections; they relieve the patient, wilboat consing nay of the wel known inconveniences of these old remedies, in'
48 hours
Dr. POSNER sayaThe purity of Oil Santal: is of the greatest importance; the best form we have used is the French preparation known as Sonta-Midy sold in small capenlos Ray to swallow and readily sapported by the stemech-Deutsche Medicine Zeitung, July
1886.*
SANTAL MIDY is sold in bottles of 45 spherical expeales, each of which contains 5 drops of the para amber-coloured Sandal-woot oil distilled by Midy's process.
No Fire Insurance has been stooed, muid suy Goods remaining in the Gollowns after the 22nd
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by -
SANDER & CO.:
Agents. Hongkong, 14th April, 1897.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNESE,
P.&.0.6. N. Co.'s Steamshly
COROMANDEL":
THE
FROM LONDON, BOMBAY, AND STRAITS Consignous of Cargo by the above-named Fessel are horoby informed that their Goods are being lauded and placed at their rink in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Go. down Cocapauy's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as song as the goods are landed.
This vossel brings on Cargo ←→
From London, do, as se, Himalaya, From Italy, ex 8.., Suliai.
ON BOMBAY
Telegraphie Transfer Bans, on demand....... ON CALCUTTA
ON SHANGHAI-
Telegraphis Transfer Bank, on demand.......
,181
-Hank, at sight”.
Privato, 30 days' night' ON YOKOHAMA On domand
% pm.
% pm.
ON MANILA-
On demandin ON SINGAPORE,—
On demand....% SOVEREIGNS, Hank's Buying Bate ...9.74 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per taal..
Banks-
50.25
JOINT STOCK SHARES. COKFANT.
¡Ï'am.UT, QUOTATIONS.
(1543), buryer Houghong & Blad $125 174 prem China & Japan, prf
Leominal Dordinary Do. deferved Nau. Bank of China B. Shares
Bell's Antesto E, A Brown & Co., H. G.... Campbell, looke & Co. Carmichael & Co Chira Sugar
Fou Share...
Uakin, Cusicks'k & Gol Dairy Farm Co
Fenwick & Co., Geo... Green Flood Cement. H. & U. Bakery Hongkong & G Gas... Hongkong Electric... H. H. L Franways... Hongkong Hotel Hongkong Ice
H&K Wharf & G... Hongkong Rop
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Cirina Firo Chins Trader Hongkong Fire North-China Suaits Union
Yingissean Land and Building
H. Land Investmeat. Kamphreys Estato.. Kowloon Land & H West Foint Building Luzon Engures e Mining
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£15, buyers
6 521, sollem
$100, bellezza
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$60 (in fiquidation), $10 $72, buyera 320 38
$100 $135, salers
$5 (in liquidation). $86, nominal $25 1530, sales & sellers $10 $47, sales & buyon $50 $50
10 $110, bayara
$6, xl & sellers $100 $25, miles & boys
850 $68, & búydra $25 $109, nollers £60 $65, sales $60 $353, buyer sies 247 pt. preman [142876, sites
$50 $185, les
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$20 $194, des $50 $250, allora $80 $165, buyers
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$10 $19.75, sellers $100 $42, buyers
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$1.50, llam 7812, sales
$5 $18 $24 37
$4 $1.50, sale&ellers $1 $1.50
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$50 639
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£10 £5. 10%, $50 $59,-sellero $15 615, salen & sellers 210 H7, sales & buyers $11, mle
$10, $121, buyers
V. VERNON,"Broker.
OPIUMI
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH, MAIL:
The M M steamer Yury, with the next French mail, loft Singapore on the 17th Instant, at 4 p.m., for this port, via Saigon.
THE AMERICAN MACE
The P, M, steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, with muils, &o,, loft Ban Francisco for this port, via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sas, Koba, Nagmaalci, and Shanghai, on the 10th instant.
The P. M. steamer Port, with mails, ko, from San Fransisse to the 23rd ultimo, left. Tokoksena, on the 14th instant for this port via Inlara San, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghui.
The O. & O. stoamer Coptic, with mails, 49., | left San Francisco for this port viu Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 1st instant..
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
The C. P. steamer Empress of India from: Vancouver, & arrived at Shanghai on Satur- day, the 17th instant, and left that pert at 9.30 p.m. the same day for Hongkong, where she s expected at 6 s. on Tuesday, the 20th instant...
THE AUSKRALIAN, MAIL.
Tho C.. N... Co.'stesinar Chingta, from. Australian ports, left Port Darwin on the lith inst.. and may be expected Lera on or about - Sunday, the 25th instant.
THE INDIAN MÀÌ. The steamer Suteang, from Calents and Straits, left Singapore for this part on Satur day, the 17th instant, at 4 p.m.
MRETHANT STEAMORS.
The O. R. & N. Pasito steamer Mount Lebenon left Portkad, O., on the 7th ultimo.
The stammer Monmouthshire loft Viatoriu, ||B.C., for this port on the 7th instant.
The P. & O'steamer Socotrà left Singapore: for this port on the 15tli instant.
The N. P. steamer Tacoma left Tacoma for this part, via Japan on the 16th instant.
The China Mutual steamer Teenbat, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Cumal_ou the 30th ultimo
Tho N. Y. K. Stenmar Tamashire Mama left Nagasaki for this port on the 18th instant, and is dus here on the 20th-instant.
The Rickmers steamer Dorothea Rielanera, from Middlesbro' and Hamburg, passed the Canal on the let instant, and is due at Singapore on or plant the 22nd-instant.
The steamier Cermarthenshire, from New York, left Singapore on the 17th instant, and may he expected here on or about the 23rd instant.
The China Matual steamer Hyton, from, Newport, Glasgow, and Liverpool, passed tho | Consì on the 9th instant, and may be considered, dus at Singapore on or about the 20th instant.
The N. G. E. steamer Letindra luft Bombay for this port on the 9th instant, aur, is ox- preted here on or about the 29th instant.
OUTWARD
PASSED THE CANAL.
2nd March-Giacta, Benedick, Orasles, Taucer, Caugtas. 5th March- Taishun. 9th March---Turbo. 12th March -Takon, Tanoarville. 16th March Yamaguchi Maru, 19th March-Argyle, Chinguo. 23rd Mac Beniomond, Tantalus, Adour, Fectar.. 26th March-Benledi. 30th Mar-Poseidon, Eskdale, Glenlochy, Melbridge. 2nd April-Gerda. Oreina, Mynes, Dorothea, Srinda. 6th April- Glongyle, Cluden, Commonwealth, Habato Mar 9th April-Dordogne, Fujisan. 13th April--Uopack, - Prinz Beinrich, Methven Castle. HOMEWARD-9th April-Canton, Briemkild, Oceanien, Balmoral, Diomed. 13th April
Ningchow
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1896, ratized to dato will be found in the, flironisis, and Directory P. XIX. This is the only authorisei. complate Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong,
PRAS DELIVERY Óloses at Post Office at 11.30 su sud-3 p.m. or in Letter Boxes in the Ca by 32 and 3.30 o'clock Trams. Letter Boxes at Pook will be cleared at 12:30 and 7 pm.
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one pablished
to à much later hour than that giver below,
New Malwa (this year's) 8740 with all'ance 5 c'tien. | twice each day in one Extra, which is erected. New Malws (last year's), $770
to 24
to 8:
to 3
Old Malwa (24 years) ......1800- Old Malwa (67ves) $25 Now Patna
Old Palos874- New Beres. $650 Old Benares695 ..$500 to $650 Persian, Oily af Persin, Paper-wrapped
$550.to $880 Estes:-100 chets Beagal opinia and 15. chest Malwa
THE WEATHER.. CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, 16th APRIL, AT A PIM.
STATION.
From Australia, ex 8.8. Izumilia,. From Parsian Gult, es de Pachumba,
Nowshera, and Assyria..
30.20
40
30.02
30.15
30.17
Optional goods will be landed here unless Wisdivostock instructions oro giron to the contrary before Tokyo 30.10
Kochi P.M. Lo-day.
Goods not alsored, by the ad innt. at Nagasaki 30.11. 20.07 Kagoshius... 4 pm. will be subject to rent. in any sue whatever.
No Fire Insurance will be offected by mehanghal
Sharp Peak: 3008 All damaged paskoges must be left in the Amoy...... Godowns and certificate of the damage Culon
Swatow stained from the Godown Company within
29.9% Hongkong... ten days after the vessel's arrival hore, after Victoria Peak which no claims will be recognised.
Gap Rock 29.89 H. A. RITCHIE,
29.91 Macha Saporiniondent. Haipling... 29.74 Hongkong, 16th April, 1897.
Bulude Menila... 29.80 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORE.
TH
All Capsules bear the nano Midy" printed HE Steamship. ju black letters.
BEWAGE OF IMIZATIONS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNMES.
** WILLIAM LYSAUGIIT & SONS, WANCRAL MACHINERY GOHOWN AND ENTHE Steamship
GINEERING ESTABLISHMENT.
1 to 8, Cross Tams, Wupobai.
Mr. C. G. Price, Mr. Duan, Mr. R..A.Aroh- AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared A LARGE STOCK OF MACHINERY;
bald, Mr. and Mrs. Coin, sons and daughter,
Mr. A. G. Palmer:
Itates,
to ACCEPT RISKS Against FIRE at Current
"SIEMSSEN & CO., Mban Agents. Hongkong. 16 Novembor, 1872
ASIATIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED...
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Per P. and U. stimer Ocenia, connecting with Cin steamer: Hakilla, at Criambo. -- From Londoo, Mar, 25.—To ~tenito, Obffin, and Japan? Mr. II. C. Nicolle, Mirs Wells, Mr, aut áfra Madregos, Miss Aitken, Miss Rebertson Kas- donald, Mesad Mm. Spinks, Mr. and Mrs.. Hayler and two children. Dr. G. Paton, Mr. T, ! Hand, Mr. Willian Coudy, Mr. J. C. furtin, Undersigned, having been appoluted Rev. H. G. Brown, Mr. Whitcomb, r. W AGENTS of the above COMFÁNY, are
THE Bay, Mr. Ges, Young, Mr. Robert Faitou. prepared to accept RISKS spost FIRE at Frou Brindisi, April 4Mr. E. 1). Saunders, Current rates. Mr. H. M. Rail Mr J. G. T. Buckia. Fram. lamable: Rov. T. L. Murray, Mr. S. K Gwyor. For P.&O. steamer Barker, from London, April 3-To Straits, China and Japan: Mrs. Tato and children, Master Tate.
Por F. & O. subanter Victoria, connecting with the steamor Kaisar-i-Hind, &t Colombo, from.
· London, April 9-To Straits, Chins and Japan: Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Kerr, Mr. H. W.-Y. Sooth Mr. W. Graham. From Brindisi, April 18.- Mr. B. Tuglis, Mr. W. A, Cruickshank.
For P&O steamer Formaven, frour Loudon, April 15.-To Straits, China and Japan: Hie- W. N. Cumming und child, Mr. E. L. Cockell, Miss J. W. Hondarsso
Per P. & Ostender Uhina, connecting with the steamer Kosetén at Colombo, from London, April 23.To Simits Chins and Japon: Mrs. E. Bremner, Mr. A. W. Best, Miss Pantoà; Mr. Mucmillan.
Per Messageries Maritimos shamef Karra, from Maneilles, March 21.-To Shanghai: Mr. Molchanof.
For Mossngerina Maritimes stounder Pulyng se,eruuvoting with the steamer Faira at Colombo From London, March 26.—To Yokelmine: MA, Marsh, Mr. Kawakita, Ma Aruzuka, Mrs. Poumon, Mr. Jenuago. Shanghai: Mr, G. Butler, Mr. Bull.
To
For Messageries Maritimes slemër Natal; from Marssilles, April 1-To Yokohama: Mr. P. Fukuhara, Mr. T. Saisho To Hongkong: Mr. G. Y. Montgomery.
Per Catulian Pacita ataamer Empress of Jugun from Vancouver, April 19-To Tobo lu: Mr. Archibald, To Kobe, Mr. and Mrs. Huut. To Nagasaki: Mr. Nicholas Krukoff, To Hongkong Mr. Mauro, Miss Kayner, Miss Monto.
J. DAVID & CO.,
Agente.
Hongkong, 1st December, 1806,
1625
CHAMPAGNE
* MOGUE": FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS. YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- by the best Englishmakers, always on hand. formed that all Goods are bring landed soch as Steam Steering Gear, Bless Witches, at their risk into the. Godowne of the Hong Steim Capstons, Steam Pumps, Steam Donkey song and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Con Pumps Hydraulic Press Sugar Mills, pany, ak Kewison, whence and/or from the Marine Boilers and Engines, Stationary Wharree delivery may be elitated Boilers and Driving Engines, Steel Boiler No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda Platos, Pig Iron, eta, uts.
liave left the Gotowns and all Goods remaining We are now prepared to execute orders for undelivered after the 20th inst, will be subject the building or requiring of all kinds of to rent..
ship. Enquiries solicited for any of the sented to the Underagued on or before the machinery with quick despatch and good work- All Claime against the Stemmer must be pre
above on the complete plout of any kind of 20thNish, or they will nat b4 recognise. melinary.
W. LYSAUGHT,
189, Wanobai Road Hongkong, 20th January, 1897.
12889
MONOPOLE.”
HEIDSIECK & CO. REIMS,
PERVATORE to the IMPERIAL and Roral Count at BULLIN
and to the IMPRIILL DOUET of RUSSIA.
CARLOWITZ & CO., Sole Agents.
ITALIAN VERMOUTH
Por Case of 12 butidos $6.70-
SUPERIOR COGNAC. Mark Red Cross
Por Case of 12 bottles
86.70
LIQUEURS. KUMMEL, MARASCHINO, CURACAO, MENTA, o
For Case of 12 bottles.
CHAMKAGNE
Extan Dry, Gold Seal
CARVENE MALVOŽTI.
Purveyors to the Royal Court in Italy
Por Case of 12 ́ bottles'
$12
·Pur Cues of 24-bustles
AGENTE
D NERVEGNA & CO.,
Nr. 28, STANLEY STEDET, Hongkong,
All broken, ohofol, and damaged Goods sea to bo leit in the Ecdowns, irhere they will be er-
amined on the 20th inst., at 3 r.,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLIŽE & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 13th April, 1697.
RICKMERS" REGULAR LINE OF
STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, MAMMAND HAMBOLG.
THE Company's Steamship
ELISABETH RICKMERS" having arrived from the above porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods: are being inndel nt their risk late the Godowan of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtaineŭ
CATHERINE APUAR,"
having arrived from the above ports, Consignes of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods will be delivered from alongside: «
Cope 8. James
29.80
17th APRIL, ATI Whalivestock : $0.18 49 Tokra
Keshi Nagasaki
Kagoshiras Shanghst... 30.19 Sharp Penk. Amoy
80.16 20.14
30.06
30.03
10.07
30.03
Cargo impeding the discourger or reuniting Swelow.......... on board after 4 Pc. of the 20th inst. will bo Canton. kaded at Consignees, risk and expense into the Hongkong.... Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Victoria Peak Worf and Godown Co., Limited, at Wanchat. Gap Rock
Consignees of argo from SINGAPORE Maco and PENANG are requested to take IM Haiphong 29.94 MEDIATE delivery of their Goods from Bolinas......
Manila alongside. Such cargo impeding the dischargo
Cape 8. Janès. of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Conniguses risk and expenso,
No Fire Insurance will be affected. "Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON RONS & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong 17th April, 1897.
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THE CHUNG WANG'S DAUGHTER. AN ANGLO-CHINESE ROMANCE.
BY
CHAS J. E. HALCOMBE, AUTHOR OF
!! TALES FROM FÅR OATHAT,” ETC.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS OFFICE.
Mcer. KILLY & WALSH Mr. W. W. BELWER.
Hongkong, 2nd June, 184
NEW ISSUE-NOW READY. THE
DIRECTORY.
On the 16.12.21 m. The depression fine passed off to the R. of Japan, where it is lowing uned, and the contro
pressure is over
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& MAIL WIL OLOSE, For Port Darwin, Thursday Kaland, Cooktowu Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, mạc Pin Dungshi, to les, the 2013 unland H *3.30 PM
For Shanghai-Per Loongmoon, to-morrow, the Zivt malant, at 3.30, P.M
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MAILS BY THE BRITISH-PAČKET
The British Contract Packet Thames will be despatched · THUESDAY," the 32nd instant with Mails for the United Kingdom Europe, and countries beyond, via Brindisi: to the Sunita Settlements, Netherlands Indie, Burmab, Cerlon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
8.00 AM-Posting of Prices Current and Cir."
clare veces.
·10.00 .--Registry conses,
10.30 AM-Postlag of newspapers, books, and
patterns. cONSON.
11,00 A.M.—Mail-closes.
LATI LETTERS may be-postal (from 110 am) with 10 cents late fes up to 11.30 A., after which hour they may be sent an beard with the same late fee.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES
PACKET. MA
The United States Mall Packet Belgic will. be despatched on THURSDAY, the bud inst, with mails for Shanghai, Jepan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, £4, which will be closed as follows 10A.M. Rogistry ceases.
114.M. Post Office closes, but Correspondence may be posted on board the Parket with Late. Fen of 10 cents extra Postage until the time. af departure.
·MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET,
The French Contract Packet Salozie will be despatched' on WEDNESDAY, the 28th Instant, with Mails to the Unital Kingdóm Europe, sul places beyond, via Afarteilles,
Forcoset Fees E. rindes clows, mists, ama mia Lotto Saigan, Straits Settlements, Bataris, line. graphie communication was interrupted between 10 anos mah, Ceylon, Madras, the Australasian Colonier, hool toy.
Aden, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
On: the 17th at 11. The ligh pranuar pm to be eo paing Japan at present. Sannet:Strong
• winds; probitsy moderating, cloudy, foggy, and rainy --
MONGKONG HIOBTER
Barometer
Temperatam... Humality Direction'ut wind .............
Weather
Tronto Da dale. Ou isto. day 4.p.m.
$0.10
10
30:13
13.02
70
07
61
by Kighest open air temperature an the 1800
Lovost open air testperature on the 16
F. G. FRIG, First Assistant,
Hongbong Gratory, 1
· 19th April, 1997..
MISORS FALCOVER & REGISTER 17th April Barunter A.M. 29.3% Therm9A.M. (Wetbulb) 64 Barometer IF....29.91 Therre1 22.(Wet bulb) é Barometer 4r.M...There (Wet bulb) Thermom. 9 A.M... 66 Therin. Maximum C Thermo, T., Therm.Cainium (over- Thermain, 4.M11. —
night)..
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE,
20th to 28th April.
TOW WITH.
HIGH WATEL.
[Lil
Hoogkoop
Basu Thak
Doight Mean Tim
have loft the Godowns, auil all Clairan must be CEYLON HANDBOOK AND seat in to the Ofice of the Unilocoigued before R NOON on the 19th April or they will it be recognised.
All broken, chated, and damaged Goods to be left in the Godowns, where they will, bo examined on the 20th instant, at 3 part
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining
to Gacone after the 20th April will be subject to rent,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before, Noon: To-
DAY..
Bls of Lading wil be countersigned by
ARNHOLD, KALDBRG & CO., NENEA Agents
Hongkong, 13th April, 1897.
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10.30 -Posting of newspapers, books, and
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Neither the CAPTAINe, the Agent, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE" for kay DEET contracted by the Officers or the CrowE of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
AUSTRALIAN, Brit air, P. T. Holms-Gitb,
Livingston & Co. BIUNEL, Brit. bk., Martia Frampton-Stan-
dard Oil Cu CAPTERINE AFCAR, Brit. str., J. G. Offent-
D. Sassoon, Sona & Co. HENRY FAILING, Awer ship. Marriman
Order,
KAMBA, Brit: ship, J. J. Brownell--blaster, PORT STANLEY, Brit. Larque, H. Williams-
Standard Oil Co.
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