1883-04-25 — Page 3

HANKOW,

[From Courier Correspondent.]

April 17th. Ugh! What fearful weather. The Clerk of the Weather was kind enough to favour as with some of his best sunshine for the races, but he has evidently been a loser in these auspl. cious events, and is now taking it out of us poor residents. Almost every "body are com plaining of colds.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1883.

THE FIRE CYCLE-ITS CAUSE

AND ITS REMEDY.

To-day's Advertisements.

UNION LINE.

FOR YOKOHAMA.

"MOSSER,"

:

:

LIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.

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FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

Mr. Cornelius Walford is so widely recognised as an expert on insurance matters that whatever he may have to say upon the subject of the recent lamentable and almost universal multiplicity of great fires is at least deserving of attention.THE Steamship Most persons are aware that, from some occult" cause or other, the year "eighty-two" has earned for itself an unenviable natoriety through the There is no news here of any importance. number of colossal conflagrations which marked Captain Langley, will be despatched for the The races are still the prominent topic of converts course; as also for the astounding aggre-bove Port, on FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at DAY- sation. Our mees like other peoples are generally gate of the property thus destroyed. For de- disappointing, outsiders winning and the favour. cades to come, presupposing the normal aver- ites hardly able to secure a place. Very little age is speedily renched, inst year will be money changed hands, but there were several remembered by Insurance managers with any very pleasant, incidents in connection with the thing but kindly recollections. To one and

all alike brought more or less acute disas Off Day's races.

ter; indeed, it is scarcely stretching the truth Mr. Twinem, Deputy Commissioner, gavo a

to affirm that no office throughout the four P. I. C. Cup, as a farewell compliment to the quarters of the globe realised its customary port, in view of his approaching departure on profit.. On the other hand, several were com

Cherry Cup" be leave. Mr. Ramsay gave, a (his racing colour.) Dr. Legg gave a "Sunflowerpletely ruined, while stores of well-established institutions have had their stability impaired by Cup." I cannot say whether this was at the sug- having to write off a portion of reserve to meet gestion of Oscar Wilde or not, but there is cerlosses then incurred. Should this year prove as fainly nothing very wild about either the respect unfortunate as the last, there can be no question ed Dr. or his horse.

Our ever and very pop that the position would became very grave in- ular "Picator" gave the "Sevenoaks Cup" deed, while a third such period would necessitate "Sevenoaks "being the name of Mr. Fisher's

a general raising of tariff rates, besides ferrying pony, as winner of two events. So ended our

dozens of concerns across the waters of Lathe, Spring Meeting, and now after a little further relaxation, everybody seems thoroughly braced up for the onerous duties of the approaching tea

season.

The new Consular buildings are rapidly approa- ching completion and promise to be alike sub- stantial and ornamental.

Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co.'s new hong is to all outward appearance quite finish ed, and a decidedly handsome structure it is. It is without exception the finest building on the Bund, both as regards Internal arrange ments and external appearance.

The water is rising very rapidly, almost 2 feet during the last 24 hours, being now 16 feet 1 inch.

We have had a couple of visits from Captain Mackay, the popular commander of the late Wuhu. His reception amongst his old cronies has been most cordial, testifying in a most grati fying manner, their belief that the lamentable accident resulting in the loss of the Puku was due to neither neglect nor want e skill on his part.

Owing to the action of the Chinese Tea Guild, we are likely to be favoured with a fine amusing contretemps during the tea season. The crop does not at present promise to be large, at least so the Chinese say, but this may be mere "gup," It is rumoured that the Glenogle is going to race the Stirling Castle this year, but the backers of the Glën are asking for 24 hours start.

and

FRANCE AND TONG KING.

|

In a paper read a few days ago before the Society of Arts "On the Increasing Destruction of Life and Property by Fire What is the Remedy?" Mr. Walford deals in an enlightened strain with the question of the recent umni- presence of the Fire Demon. It is with his con- clusion rather than with his premiss or argument we are mostly concerned. No one disputes the fact that "this country has recently been passing through what appears to have been a cycle of disaster in the way of destruction of life and property by fire; nor will any one disagree with his next remark:-" This is not the first instance of such an epidemic of fire; it is

(Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, Fiji and TASMANIA. PHE Eastern and Australian Steamship

TCompany's Chartered Steamer

“GORDON CASTLE""

Captain Waring, will be despatched as above, on or about SATURDAY, the 12th May.

Parcels (all of which must be sent to our Office). will be received up to 4 P.M., on the 11th May..

Contents and Value of Packages must be declared.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.

UNION LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

"MOSSER,"

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Intimations.

'NOVELTY STORE,

MARINE HOUSE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

JUST RECEIVED.

"ANCY Decorated 'Bohemian Glass-Ware Watch Stands, Toilet and Perfumery Stands of

Parisian Manufacture, in great variety and elegant designs, Fancy China-ware Card Trays, Pin Cushions and Powder Cases. Plash and Velvet Work Boxes and l'erfumery Stands with superior Cutlery and Cut-glass Scent Bottles.

■'

New and Fancy lot of Walking Sticks. Finaud's Perfumery, Soaps, Sachets, &o.g Fancy Clocks Embedded in Porcelain-ware Plates, latest, Novelty of Paris, executed in hand- some and elegant designs.

New Patent Double-nction Corkscrews. Ladies' Silk Fringing Machines. Briar-root and Cherry-wood l'ipes with receptacles for receiving and preventing the juice from Tunning into the mouth.

Real Meerschaum and Amber Cigarette Holders: Nickel and Leather Dog Leads and Collars, Fox-tail Dusters.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING, OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURE. SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES, LONE FISHERMAN CIGARETTES.

-FRUITS-&-FLOWERS-CIGARETTES-}

·Hongkang, 23rd April, 1883.

Entimations.

NOTICE,

OLD JUDGE CIGARETTES. LITTLE BEAUTY CIGARETTES. -DRAWING-ROOM GIGARETTES........

S. MEYERS, MANAGER.

THE GOLDEN SCISSOR, FIVE

'No. 13, POTTINGER STREET.

J

A. M. R O B I N (LATE OF T. M. LAWSON'S, CALCUTTA ) Terra Outfitter, Mr. ROBIN invites AILOR, Shirt, and Breeches Maker and

Moderate Charges.

safe to predict that it will not be the last." Captain Longley, having arrived from the Public Patronage aad guarantees a perfect fit at

Most persons are presumably aware how strangely the law of average equalises the annual ratio of fires and all similar contingent phenomena, and, "as is to be expected, the wider the extent of the recorded observations in various parts of the globe, the more uniform such law of average is seen to be." Nor will it surprise many to learn that any sudden depature from that law of average such as the result of last year's work ing shows to have taken place will have its probable origin in human passions. This theory a mere postulate demonstrated again and again by statistics, especially in Russia, where, as Mr. Walford points out, à good example is set England.

It is not very nation, he says, that is thus callos regarding the stadistics of fire destriction. Speaking first of Europe, there is Russia—a country which it has become the fuotish Eshion to speak of si que half-divilised-which has a no complete system of fire statinios, all área in mich province being officially reported to the governor of such province, and shelf aggregate and certain special detalis are periodically unnamitind to the central govern. ment. Of the esterne so obilised an enlightened use is made: khey are held to fodicate the measure of political content he dis content which prevails, and a some degree, the stain of social property. The last three years in Rusia have marked a deep political convulsion; the destruction by Bre has bees greater than Po any lemon parind of the story of that cestry. The fines are Scent ever can be crushed cut.

ergo the discontent is dying out ge being crushed out, if

above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby re- guested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Underigned for Countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along.

side.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effected.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on to Yoko- hama, unless notice to the contrary be given before 5 P.3., TO-DAY.

All Claims against the Steauper must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd May, or they will not be recognised.

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.

NOTICE.

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GENERAL MEETING will be held at

A the ENGINEERS INSTITUTE, D'Aguilar Street, on FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, at EIGHT

O'CLOCK.

All ENGINEERS in the Harbour are invited

J. K. REBBECK,

Hon. Secretary Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.

FOR SALE,

1326

EX STEAMSHIP "LAERTES." CONSIGNMENT OF HOCKING'S

PATENT FRESH WATER -

·CONDENSERS.

THE BEST & CHEAPEST EVER MADE. Capable of Condensing Three Thousand Gallons per day.

Apply to

G. FENWICK & Co.,

Victoria Foundry.

[328 Hongkong, 25th April, 1983..

NOTICE..

The Comté de Saint-Vallier, late Ambassador at the Court of Berlin, addressed a very interesting question in the Senate on the 13th inst. to M. Challemel Lacour as to the development of the French colonial system, laying special stress on This paragraph has been quoted intact, as, to the intentions of the Government with respect our mind, it gives in a nutshell the true cause off to attend.. to the Tong. King expedition. M. de Saint- the late devastation. Mr. Walford does not in- Vallier discussed the different markets, showing deed go quite so far as to say that national dis- that Germany and Austria were ahutting them content was at the bottom of the mischief, but Belves up, and that Germany was a new rival in this is the inference which his proposed remedy the East, where French colonies were suffering suggests, and there can be little doubt that he from the political vicissitudes at home, and more has once more hit the right nail. In this particularly from the weakness shown by France country, in-France, in Russia, in Germany, in Egypt. The Egyptian market itself was well and in the United States, the last few years nigh lest; the extreme East was absorbed by have proved increasingly productive of disaster England, Germany, and the United States. The to fire underwriters; and is it not a fact only external remedy was to create new markets; that socialistic tendencies have been spread

develop the old markets by means of ing both on the Continent and here-de- colonies. It was, he declared, necessary veloping into what may be designated open that further light should be thrown on three rebellion in Ireland and in Russia? There is no particular points, namely:-. Was France's occasion to seek for the "wherefore" in any un- colonial enterprise to be developed? 3. Was usual elemental disturbance, or in pecial at France in a position to found prosperous mospheric conditions, or in the growth of elec- colonics? Was she to extend or to limit tric lighting, with its still hidden dangers. her colonial policy? As for himself, he would These influences might affect the problem in a unhesitatingly answer all these queries in the minor degree, but not to the extent we have to affirmative. Pledged LO a pacifc attitude in note, or any approach thereto The "bottom- Europe, France could not do better than extend cause," as the Americans term it, is to be traced her influence in countries where her activity primarily to the gradually extending battle now bould not fairly be viewed with suspicion. But being waged between capital and labour, be- the situation was a difficult onc France's co-tween order and disorder; and, secondly, to the lonies in the East were not sufficiently support precarious condition of trade in various branches, ed. Moreover, they suffered from the varia which renders hedging upon the Insurance com tions of her policy, and especially from her panics a préferable alternative to the bankruptcy inaction in Egypt. In the Far East she court. WAS already beaten, for her mercantile marine was not large enough to take its part of trade. For this the sole remedy was creation of freals outlets; the development of new markets by means of colonies In Africa the French colonial system had been completed by the addition of Tunis, and Cochin-China should be supplemented by that of Tong King. That coun try should be occupied without delay. In Tang King it would be easy to establish an European colony, which would ensure the free navigation of the Red River, that great commercial artery "I adfure the Government to do so," concluded the Comte de Saint-Vallier, amid long and re- peated applause; but if you will only adopt half measures you had better do nothing at all and recall Captain Riviere,"

the

Undersigned has been trading at the under HE Public are respectfully informed that the mentioned premises for the past 38 years as TAI LOR, DRAPER, and GENERAL OUTFITTER. Hehas noconnection whatever with any other firm trading under a similar name or style, and takes this opportunity of informing his old customers that their orders will receive the same careful attention in the future that has been given to them in the past. By supplying the Best Ma terials and Workmanship at MODERATE PRICES, and by promptly attending to all orders entrusted to his charge, he hopes to be favored with the patronage of his old customers. and the Public Generally,

N.B. Note the address.

ANAM SING, No. 84, Queen's Road Central, Opposite the Central Market.

Hongkong, a5th April, 1883.

Intimations.

[sas

As a remedy Mr. Walford proposes :- That lo every case where the cause of fire le not so dear that the chlaf of the fire brigada, or other evanpelant person tu be named, can certify it in writing, there should be forthathinst the formal loquiry into the circumstances of the case; and. the result of the Inquiry should be transmited to the Public Pro auto ohh diatric deputy, and alad made known by a local cod by means to be determined,

This is sufficiently indefinite in all conscience; but probably the author of the paper alluded to wishes to indicate a general line along which legislation should be pushed rather than to lay down any distinct plan of action, In view of the dificulties in whith several offices have been placed, and the admitted inability of others to work on a remunerative basis at present, tariff rates, if last year's fire-losses are to be frequently repeated, this question obtains a world-wide M. Challemel Lacour, in reply, said that M. significance. All persons who have property to de Saint-Vallier's patriotic views were in a great insure especially the honest majority-have an measure shared by the Government. The re-interest in seeing crime detected and punished for, verses of some ten or twelve years ago had ren unless the present development of fraudulent dered it necessary for France to make her in arson is checked, the offices may be compelled fluence felt among distant populations, which to seriously raise their charges both for ordinary had been misled as to her situation. The Gove and special risks. Inasmuch as the latter are crament, in its colonial policy, would be guided concerned, this mutation has actually act ins the by two rules-viz, to eschew romantic enteroffices are far less lenient than formerly in their prises, and to enforce respect for French rights, views as to the risks entailed by certain trades wherever they existed, and wherever they were while upon the Continent there is a widespread A FINE ASSORTMENT OF WHITE AND RED established by treaties. Still they must not for agitation in favour of all-round higher rates. tribunal that get that they were above all things a Continental Mr. Walford pleads carnestly for a

the and must concentrate and husband the hall promptly and fearlessly inquire. into forces of the country, though we think is possible origin of each doubtful firej not for a sham to reconcile this principle with the development or dilatory Investigation, enabling fraud or of our distant interests. As regarded the ques culpable negligence to be concealed; and he Government had definite very truthfully adds, "To make fire inquests-if which

tion of Tong King, the rld -aubmit for the they are to be so designated-effective,, they consideration of the

authorities should be at work to-morrow. Traces vacation, in the form of a demand for a vote of credit. France could not with become obliterated; escape becomes possible, draw her troops, nor could she conquer Tong Therefore, a suitable machinery has to be de- King A middle course would be adopted vised which can meet this essential require Referring to the clauses of the Treaty of 1874 ment. This is only the truth; yet it may he regretted that the Sovereign, of Annam had be feared that, so far as the United Kingdom violated the treaty, and recognised the suzerainty is concerned, the machinery of law has become of China; and that he had permitted the per far too obsolete and rusty to be ever set in secution of French subjects and encouraged would like to sec. The cogs of the antiquated. ged motion with the celerity which sensible people brigandage. The Government was : resolved to put an end to this state of things. The head cagine are mostly worn out, and want renovat expedition recently seat out had only relig de novo. On the other hand, the Indian ceived instructions to restore order and enforce Executive retains its power of action: if it sees respect for treadies; but he had been compelled to fit to adopt a useful suggestion, it need not go do more, in the presence of serious hostilities, through quite the same amount of tedious routine What was now to be done? To withdraw was as is necessary at home; and with this in mind out of the question. Nor was a conquest of Tongwe beg leave to direct attention to the paper in King contemplated; but it was necessary to question, which might be properly acted upon sue an energetic policy, leat what is said in for the beneât of Indian insurers,--Overland China should be believed-vis that the French Mall

of

the

pur

bccupation was temporary and on the point of coming to an end. The measures which would- be submitted would be to occupy permanently, „certain points of the country / in order to show, (that France meant to remain and secure the pro-

tection of her citizens as well as of foreigners. The P. &.0. Co's steamer Søflej Swith the “Count de Saint-Valller" thanked the Minister | next English mail, left Singapore on Saturday, for the satisfactary explanation,-Za: &!!; C. | the arst instant at 8 a.m., and may be expected

THE KNOLISI MAIL-

to arrive here on or about the 27th,

WINE

C. L. THEVENIN.

AND SPIRIT MERCHANT.

HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.

HAS FOR SALE.

BURGUNDIES BREA

AT MODERATE PRICES, A

A Capital AMONTILLADO SHERRY.:\/ Assorted LIQUEURS of the best quality....... BON BONS, FRENCH PRESERVES, FRESH BUTTER and CHEESE-67 Every French Mail, PERFUMERY, &c, kao dj Hongkong, and October, 1889.

WILLIAM SCHMIDT & CO. GUNMAKERS & AMMUNITION DEALERS

BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.

Arms, Ammunitions, and Requisites of every description,

Arms Repaired, Cleaned, or Converted at moderate charges.

!!

Sporting Guns and Ammunition always

hon land

N.B. Note the address.

THE GOLDEN SCISSOR, No. 13, Pottinger Street. Hongkong, 26th March, 1883.

For Sale.

FOR SALE CHEAP. ·

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IVE TO SIX HUNDRED TONS

C O K E

IN LOTS FROM ONE TON UPWARDS.

COAL TAR IN BARRELS.

CHOY CHEW,

230, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 5th April, 1883.

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FOR SALE.

GH. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.

QUARTS:

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PINTS...

Apply to

STAG-HOTEL. QUEEN'S ROAD. CENTRAL OUD ACCOMMODATION FOR

VISITORS.

ENGLISH & ABERICAN BILLIARDS.

Tillin at One o'clock, Dinner at 7,00,

This HOTEL is centrally situated and within easy distance of the principal landing places

475]

J. COOK, Proprietor.

J M. GUEDES. TOUSE AND LAND "BROKER HAUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION

יו ..

AGENT.

-- No. 33, WELLINGTON STREET, HI KOKONG.

[5 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1882.

F. D. GUEDES. WINE MERCHANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.

No. 5, D'AGUILAR STREET. TAS always on hand a large assoroncat of CHOICE WINES of the best quality, at Moderate Prices.

Hongkong, and October, 188

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GUEDES & CO. RINTERS, STATIONERS, AND

PRINTER BOOKBINDERS.

D'ÁGUILAR STREET.

ON

EVERY KIND OF WORK EXECUTED WITH ACCURACY, NEATNESS, AND DESPATCH

VERY MODERATE TERMS.

SELECTED MATERIALS FOR MARKET REPORTS

Book-binding and Ruling in every style executed at low rates. Workmanship Guaranteed Hongkong, 23rd August, 1882,

$22 per Case. ***** $33 per Case.

MELCHERS & Co,

Hongkong, and March, 1882.

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.

SHIPCHANDLERS,

AND

STORE-KEEPERS

GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, PRAYA CENTRAL.

HAVE RECEIVED EX LATEST ARRIVALS.

AMERICAN CAST STEEL SHOVELS,

PICKS.

AXES.

HATCHETS. ENGINEERS' & HOUSEHOLD HAMMERS. PATENT BIT BRACES.

AUGER-BITS.

DRILLS..

GIMBLETS,

: SQUARES. PATENT BRASS PADLOCKS &

CHEST, LOCKS.

MRS. POTT'S PATENT SADIRONS. COOKING STOVES.

FAIRBANK'S SCALES, FORCE PUMPS FOR SHIPS' USE DRILLING MACHINES. BREAST DRILLS, AUTOM: BORING

TOOLS... ANVILS, VICES, AND DRILLS COMBINED.

ANVILS.

VICES.

.1

HITCHCOCK'S PATENT LAMPS.

GLASSCUTTERS.

SCROLL SAWS,

FAMILY GRINDSTONES. BLACKSMITHS' BELLOWS.'

&c. &c. 86

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WATCH AND CHRONOMETER

WMANUFACTURERS

AND JEWELLERS..

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a. NO. 45, QUEEN'S-ROAD CENTRAL (434 RULES.

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· in Hong-Kong : AIS, WATSON & OV.

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Ferrugineux SYRUP

gmite of the ever increasing success of the Parochus Kark (QUIKA-LAROCMI) which: DAI been linsured, with a priše of 38,800 frames, a Gold Bɛedal, etc., there JAN MANY CASes in, which the Bongibility and "Errilation of the mucous membranes may oŁUGO a preferenod to be shown in favor of a USTUP with Wines, or Elixirs of Peruvian Bark, 1.1.

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CHISELS,

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METAL SCISSORS.

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OIL-FEEDERS.

OIL-CANS.. SALTER'S SPRING BALANCE' SCALES. WESTON'S PATENT, TACKLES, PATENT SOCKETS. DISTRESS SIGNALS. HOLMES' PATENT SIGNAL LIGHTS. FOGHORNS.

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FLENSBURG STOCKBEER

MARIENTHALER BEER.

VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN CHAMPAGNE. Hongkong, 7th October, 1882,

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D. K. GRIFFITH.

ANUFACTURER OF THE LONDON

MAN AERATED WATERS.

T, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, (Opposite the City Hall)

Having Purchased the entire Machinery of the late Mr. E. CHASTEL'S RRP SODA WATER FACTORY

is now prepared to execute the largest orders. for every description of Acrted Waters "with

promptness and despatcher qui SUPERIOR QUALITYRE, MA ANCON S GUARANTEED. domen are Invited to my time carefully. Manufactured S

AS SPARKLING WATERS,

Intimations.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

"HE DIRECTORS are now prepared to ceive TENDERS from suitable persons for a term of FIVE YEARS, for the lease of the HONGKONG HOTEL, with FURNITURE com- płetc.

.

The Building (together with a powerful pas senger lift) will comprise after the proposed. alterations and additions have been completed, viz:-

THE BASEMENT.

Two Grand Entrances from Pedder's Street and Queen's Road. Bar, Billiard, Reading and Smoking Rooms with separate Entrance from Pedder's Street.

A handsomely fitted up Ladies' Room, for the use of visitors and others,

Manager's and General Offices, Kitchens, Store Rooms,“

c.,

&C.. FIRST FLOOR.

&c.

A Public Dining Room capable of, dining up- wards.of.170 persons at the same time. ONE LARGE BREAKFAST ROOM. FIVE elegant and beautifully fitted up suite of

ROOMS consisting of a Private DINING CARD ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, ROOM, READING ROOM, and BILLIARD ROOM,

TEN Bed Rooms with a Bathroom to each.. ~

SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS Have each 26 lefty, well ventilated and lighted Bed Rooms, opening on to large Verandahs with a commodious Bath Room for each room.

All the Passages and Corridors throughout the premises are wide and well lighted, most of the furniture will be new and innde expressly for the climate.

offered.

The special attention of Hotel Keepers and others is drawn to the unusual ́advantages Tenders to state sum per nanum, and to include taxes. No Tender under $3,500 per mensem will be entertained by the Directors.

Hongkong, 16th April, 1883. *** [292

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

TOTICE is hereby given that a GENERAL | MEETING or THE COMPANY, will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of May, 1883, at TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, when the following Special Resolutions will be proposed. 1.-That the Capital of the HONGKONG HOTEL.

COMPANY LIMITED, be increased from $200,000 to $300,000 by the issue of 1,000 new shares of $100 each to be issued at par. 3.That each of the said new shares be paid for by the following Calla, that is to say, The sum of $50 shall be paid in respect of each of the said new shares on the 30th September, 1883, and the balance payable in respect of each of the said new shares shall be paid at such times thereafter, and in such sums any one of which shall not exceed $25, as the Board of Directors of the Company shall think fit.

3-That the said new shares be offered in the

first instance in such manner, and at such. times, as the Board shall think expedient to the persons who shall, on the 30th day of June, 1883, be the registered Holders of the old or present shares, in the pro- portion of one new share for every two of the said old or present shares, and accepted, or gol, within the time limited for that pur

pose

by the Board, and that any new share, or shares, which shall have been offered in manner aforesaid and not accepted within the time limited for that purpose by the Board, shall be disposed of, and'allotted, by the Board at such times, to such persons, at such prices, upon such terms as to the amount of dividend to be paid thereon, or otherwise, and generally in such manner and way in every respect as the Board shall in its discretion direct in the interents of the Company.

4.That subject and without prejudice to any direction of the Board to the contrary made in pursuance of the immediately preceding resolution, holders for the time being of the said new shares shall be entitled, as from the date of the acceptance thereof within the meaning of Regulation No. ro of the Arti- cles of Association of the Company to par- * ticipate in the dividend for the year 1883 to the extent hereinafter mentioned, that fĩ to бау,

(a)They shall not be entitled to receive any part of the dividend distributable in respect of the nine Calendar months ending on the 30th September 1883.

(6)-When and so soon as the dividend for the Three Calendar months ending on the 31st December, 1883, thall have been ascertained and became payable in parvu. ance of the said Articles of Association, it shall be distributed amongst the holders for the time being of the said old or present shares and the holders for the time being of the said new shares in proportion to the number of shares respectively held by them, and the amount of such dividend to be received by the holders for the time being of the sald new shares shall be (unless the said new shares respectively shall be

off of issue, nor upon the current market price the said new shares respectively, but upon the amount which shall, at the time that dividend shall become payable, have paid by way of call by the holders for the time being of the said new shares repectively, →That the dividend for the year 1884 and every subsequent year shall be distributedamongst the holders for the time being of the said old

time

fir Present the holders for the of the said new shares in propor tion to the number of shares

respectivaly held by them, and the amount of such last mentioned I dividends to be received by the holders for the time being of the said shares shall be (unless the said new shares respectively shall be fully paid up) estimated, not upon the price of the said new shares respectively, but upon the amount which shail at the time that such last mentioned dividends shall become payable, have been paid by way of call by the holders for the time beingof the said new shares respectively. 6. That the lees of one dollar, each mentioned in regulations Nos. 11, 12 and 30 of the said Articles of Association shall cease, to be payable and that the sald regulations shall be read as though no mention were therein made of the payment of any fees.e That regulation No. 33′′ providing for the payment of a fee of half a dollar in respect of every transfer or transmission of Shares in the Company shall be expunged from the wald Articles of Association.

7.

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LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary Hongkong 16th April, 1883

HONGKONG TIMBER

YARD, WANI

PINE SPARS

THREE DOZEN FOR ONE DOLLARREALWAYS ON H

All Orders and Communications abould be ad- dressed to The Factory,NOVEERAN

TERGE, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.

Hongkong 11th April, 1882909

Hongkong, 24th June, 18817