The
N° 1934.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL 2,000,000, THE
PAID-UP CAPITAL 1990
500,000
Registered Ulice, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET,
LONDON.
BRANCHES IN India, China, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.
THE
THE BANK receives MONEY On Deposit, Huys and Selis BILLS OF EXCHANGE, Issues LEURS OF CREDIT, forwards BLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had 'on application."
De Interest ALLOWED ON DEPOSITI¦.
· Fizel for, 12 months, $ per Cent; per Annum.
H
G
4 3. n
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 'z pel Cuni, per Annum on the Daily Balance,
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL. BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES. of such claims, purchased on
advantageous terms,
"ÁGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
*SOIRTY.
Jo
E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH,
Hongkong Telegraph.
Auctions.
NOTICE.
'HE UNDERSIGNED HAS RECEIVED
INSTRUCTIONS FROM MESSRS. KUHN & CO.,
ON ACCOUNT OF CLOSING BUSINESS,
TO SELL
at their Premises,
24, BANK BUILDINGS, opposite
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
TO-MORROW,
the 23rd May, 1888,
Sale to commence at 2 P.31. sharp.
THEIR WHOLE STOCK,
comprising i-
A Most Valuable Collection of ANCIENT and MODERN JAPANESE CURIOS and WORKS. of ART, including many very rare Specimens of | OLD JAPANESE PORCELAIN, LACQUER, BRONZE, ARMOUR and ARMS, GENUINE SATSUMA, SATIN. and SILK TABLEAUX, SCREENS, EMBROIDERED LADIES and GENTS' GOWNS and JACKETS, QUNLTS, BROCADES, CABINETS, and n great variety of ELEGANT and USEFUL ARTICLES. The Pair of Magnificent (all cut Bronze) CANDELABRA for 42 lights, and the TWO EXTRAORDINARY WOOD CARVED 7,500,000 FIGURES (The wild-man of the woods and the
Frog god) will also be offered at the Sale.
On view on FRIDAY the 18th and SATUR. DAY the 19th instant.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID UP CAPITAL
$7,500,000. RESERVE FUND ..............
******* 3,900,000. RESERVE LIABILITY OF
PROPRIETORS netumai,
Conser or Directors :— CHAIRMAN--Hon. JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—W. H. FORBES, Erq. C. D. Borromley, Esq. | S.C.MichaILSEN, Esq.į W. G. BRODIE," Esq. . J. S. MOSKS, Esq. HIJ DALRYMPLE, Esq. | L. PORSNEcker, Esq. 1. LAYTON, Esq. N. A. SIEBS, Esq. Hon. A. P. McEwen. | E. A. Sulomon, Esq,
CHIEP MANAGER. HÚNGKONG-THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
+
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
ÎN CURRENT DEFOSIT ACCOUNT at
the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the
daily balance.
UN FIXED DEPOSITS - Po 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities,
every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.
and
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 25th April, 1888.
RULES
OF THE
18
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK,
-THE BUSINESS of the above. BANK will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their promises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, 10 to 3; SATURDAYS, to to 1. 1-5UMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $50 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 in any one year. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $100 or more, at their credit may ai their option transfer the same to the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 13 months at 5 per cent per annum interest. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 31 71% per
annun will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances. 5-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with cach payment or withdrawal. Defonitors must not make any entries them- selves in their Pass-Books, but should send them 10 be written up at least twice a year. about the beginning of January and -beginning of July.
· 6.—CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be; forwarded free by the various British Post! Offices in Hongkong and China. 1-WITHDRAWALS may be madeon demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositar or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-BOOK, are:
Reccstary.
Catalogues will be issued previous to the sale.
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1888.
PUBLIC AUCTION
-O.P...
STEAM LAUNDRY MACHINERY.
SHE Undersigned has received instructions
to sell by Public Auction, an
MONDAY,
the 18th May, 1888, at 2.30 F.M., at the late
STEAM LAUNDRY WORKS Bowrington.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.)
PATENT
MACHINE.
MCALPINE
WASHING,
7 PATENT ROTARY STEAM WASHING
MACHINE.
|
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1888,
Intimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
NE W GOODS.
FLEUSS' PATENT HAND ICE MAKING MACHINE.
AMERICAN ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
COFFEE MACHINES. GARDEN SYRINGES.
...
HINKS DUPLEX CHANDELIER LAMPS.
AGATE COOKING UTENSILS.
L MON SQUEEZERS. RUBBER SEA BOOTS,
SMITH'S
Hongkang, 28th April, 1888.
BELGIC 66 CANDLE POWER HANGING LAMPS.
GLASGOW
COFFEE ROASTERS. COCKROACH TRAPS. VEGETABLE STRAINERS. RAIN COATS.
DESSERT SET.
TOBAGCOS..
LAND GR
ORDX CO
W. BREWER
HAS JUST KECEIVED.
TATESMAN'S YEAR BOOK, 1838."
Carles's Life in Corea, y
Zululand.
Astronomy,
·
J
Victoria Cross Heroes from the Crimea to Electricity and Magnetism, by Thompson. Commander Martin's Navigation and Nautical Froude's English in West Indies, Gray's Structural Botany. Wood's Nat, History Library, ed., 3 vols, Pole on Whist. Cavendish on Whist. Beeton's Dictionary Geography. History
Biography,
Chambers's Encyclopedia.
:
and
The New Universal Language "Volapük" by
Von Aalst of 1. M. Customs Service. Avery fine Plano by Kirkman,trichord throughout, iron frame, and guaranteed first class instrument. Cheap Panos that have been on hire for few
moaths. Good as new.
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Pianos, can be purchased by monthly payments. A fine lot of Good Oleographs, frained and
unframed.--- A new lot of Framed Pictures. Myrtle Grove Tobacco.
New Inkstands in various designs, 2 and 3 bottles. New stock of Feather and Hand painted Fans. Great variety of Photo Albams, .. Very cheap illuminated Album; $3. Meerschaum Pipes and Cigarette zolders. Demon Tennis Bats.
European Account Books, ready ruled. Chit Cases and Books.
Ladies' Glacé Walking Shoes.
this Kid
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35 "Indoor New French Books, including "La ferre." Boxing Gloves. Cricket Balls. Walnut Letter Racks.
Leather Covered Dumb Bells.
PIANOS PIANOSI
-(0)-
PIANOS!
HEUERMANN, HERBST & CO.,
WITH
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
TRANSPOSING SCREW TUNED PIANOS.
JITH Mechanism for transposing for the accompaniment of singing or other instruments,
being specially built for damp and hot climates by the celebrated works
of WILLIAM SCHONLEIN,
"BERLIN?
We invite the public before making any rash purchase to come and try these first class Pianos.
Hongkong, 18th May, 1888.
HEUERMANN, HERBST & CO.,
Sole Agents.
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ROSE & CO.
PATENT 108" DECONDUN IRONING
MACHINE.
A
N D
ARE
I PATENT 54" DECONDUN IRONING
MACHINE.
1 PATENT MANGLE.
- 1 STARCHING MACHINE.
1 SQUEEZING MACHINE.
1 BLUE RINSER and IRONING
STOVES.
■ CORNISH BOILER.'
DOUBLE CYLINDER HORIZONTAL
ENGINE.
TERMS OF SALL-Cash on delivery..
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 18th May, 188B
To be Let.
MACAO.
HAVE RECEIVED SHOWING A CHOICE
OF
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP NECKAR," FROM BREMEN AND PORTS OF CALL
“HÈ above named Steamer having arrived, THE
Consignees of Carge are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Mails.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY.
..
FAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO
JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO,
1
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE!
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
Optional Cargo will be landed here in Hong. kong unless notice to the contrary be given HE Staniship before 2 P.M., TO-DAY, the 18th instant,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 25th May, will be subject to rent.
·
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 30th May, at 4 P.M.
All Claims must reach us before the and June, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 18th May, 188,
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
· “GELLATLY'S" LINE OF STEAMERS,
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" GAELIC!
will be despatched for San Francisco, vál Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th May, 11 THREE P.M
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to, address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until Five P;M.the day arevious to sailing.
First-class Fares granted as follows To San Francisco......
To San Francisco, and return,
available for & months.. To Liverpool.................. To Lordon..
$200,00
350.00
0mm 325.00 ******** 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Ufficers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark-` ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a liscount of 10 per cent." This allowance,dors
FOR, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, het apply to through fares from China and
T
HE Steamship
"GHAZEE,"
Johnson, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, on or about the 23rd inst.
This Steamer has superior Passenger accom- modation.
-For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong. 18th May 1888.
FOR MANILA, YIA AMOY. » "HE Spanish Steamer
THE
"DON JUAN,"
513
Captain Marquez, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 24th Inst., at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to,
BRANDÃO & Co,
Agents.
Hongkong, 19th May, 1888.
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FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE, & YOKOHAMA
THE P. & O. S. N. Cols Steamship
"KASHGAR."
Japan to Eurobi.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo:des- tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should he sent to the Company's San-Francisco. Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs;
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. soa, Queen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN,
Ageat.
Llangkong-ath-May-1888–
CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
YLA „THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
-----AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS,
HE British Steamship.
THE
"PORT ADELAIDE,"
will leave for the above places on TUESDAY, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C
the 29th instant, at DAYLIGHT
ASSORTMENT
DIATERIALS FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN S
SPRING AND SUMMER DRESSES,
IN NEW DESIGNS. Also,
A LARGE STOCK OF LADIES AND CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, THE SAILOR HAT" FOR LADIES, IN ALL KINDS OF STRAW & COLOUR.
(515
Hongkong, 7th April, 1888. '
TO BE LET UNFURNISHED OR PARTLY FURNISHED.
Public A the worm end of the Prays
BUNGALOW, opposite the Grande. Excellent water supply, and Servants quarters attached. Rent very moderate.
Apply to
A. A. DE MELLO & Co., Macao. Macao, 3rd April, 1888.
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TO LET
COMMODIOUS Suit of OFFICES in the
AICK HOUSE BUILDINGS.
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON; 13. Praya Central. Hongkong, and March, 1888.
TO BE LET,
SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE in Richmond Comfortable
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FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAIA Terrace, containing 6
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manages, 10%
Hongkong, 1st September, 1887.
NOTICE
HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this HARbour none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN. should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, lf sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14. Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.
is the event of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned. is requested, when immediate steps will be taken
to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction. A
kong, 75th August, 1885
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
Rooms, 3 Bath Rooms and convenient Out Offices.
A New Story has just been added to the Servants' Quarters:
Apply to
3
MR. JOHN WILLMOTT,
Hongkong Dispensary, te
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Hongkong, 24th April, 1888.,
R
TO LET.
OOMS in “COLLEGE. CHAMBEER,”
GODOWN Ice House LARK, lately
The August. occupied by Messis: BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Apply took
DAVID'SASSOON,"SON Hongkong, 2nd May, 188
HONGKONG TIMBER
ARD WANCHAI
ROSE & CO.
37439-QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
140
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
INCLU
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK OF
BRINSMEAD'S PIANOS
'NCLUDING A MAGNIFICENT FULL-SIZE CONCERT GRAND in Solid Mahogany,
with all the latest improvements, the chief features of which are the Patent Perfect Check Repeater Action, Sostenente Sounding Board; Sympathetic bridges of reverberation, triplex scales; tone-sustaining pedal, and the new patent Tuning Apparatus,
To incet the demand for a really good instrument at a reasonable cost, Messrs. BRINSHEAD have specially constructed, to our Onder, au Upright Trichord Mahogany Piano, warranted to stand the climate, with which we give a written guarantee. The price for Cash is $350, or on the Two Years Hire and Purchase, System`$15.50 per month.
PIANOS ON HIRE.
TWO OF BRINSMEADS' SEMI-GRANDS AND TWO UPRIGHT PIANOS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE ON REASONABLE TERMS.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 4th May, 1888
ROBERT LANG & CO.
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS.
EW
N TAL SILK HATS.
Drab Felt Hatz Black, Brown Drah and Grey
Hard Felt Hate: Terai and other Soft Felts. Tweed Hats and Caps in New
Straw Hats and Pith Hate. Silk, Umbrellas from each,
Cover, 100 to choose from.
A large assortment of Walking
Sticka. Waterproof Cents, Leggings &
Chait Aprons. Travelling Rugs and Scotch SAND LUMBER M Maudrey
MALI,FIRV
ORTON ALBAKE ON HAND
"Hongkong,.
GO Over Coatings, Light & Heavy. Ulster Tweeds.
| Fine. Black Diagonal & Cork-
screw for Dress Suite. Black, Blue and Brown Fancy
and Diagonal Coatingi.” Fancy & Cheek #ord outings, Trouserings in great variety of Stripes, Checks and Plain Cricketing Flannel, Stripes,
Checks and Plais White and Fancy Vestings. Freach Printed Shirtings Unabrinkable Flannel, a Ready Made Ulsters in Stock Solid Leather Pärimanteaus,
D-S
Overland Trunks, Gladstone Bags, and a variety of Travel. ling Cases, all sizes. Winter, Medium and Summer
Under Vests and Panta. Silk Half-Hope Black, Navy
and Colors
Lamb's Wool Merino and Liste Thread Half-Hose, al White Dress Shirts.be Lacing & Elastic-side Walking
Boots and Shoes, Shooting Boots, Rubber, Boots, Patent Leather Boots & Shoes.¦ Dancing Pumps, all sizes Larga Stock of Scarfa, Tick, Egg Handkerchiefs, Braces, &c.i
ROBT LANG & CO.
--E.LWOODIN, -Superintendent.
Hongkong, 19th May, 1238.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE American Ship
"PACTOLUS,"
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2751 Tons Reglater, West, Commander, and SAN FRANCISCO, via KOBE, and YOKOHAMA, on FRIDAY, the 1st June, a."THRIE F.M.
To be followed by the S. S. PARTHIA on the 21st June and S.S. "ABYSSINIA"ón the_12th July,
Connection will be, made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with Padlic Coast Points by the regular Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamp Company and other Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England,
Burnham, Master, will load here for the above France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lince Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, 6th April, 1888.
RUSSELL & Co.
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Mails
U. S. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING •
AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
HE U. S. Mail Steamship
TH
CITY OF NEW YORK"
will be despatched for, San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on SATURDAY, the 9th June, at THREE P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bill of Lading- lasted for tran portation to Yokohama and other Japan Forts, to San Francisco," and "Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, við Overland. Rall- ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines
of Steamers
First-class Fares granted as follows
To San Francisco:$200,00 To San Francisco" "and retura, Į
available for 6 months...) :350,00 To Liverpool
335.00 350.00
To London....................................... To other European Foints at proportionate fates: Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained application
on
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re embark ing
at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of to por cent - This allostanie dors not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe, eum
of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows :- To Vancouver and Victoria...(Mex.)$160.00 To San Francisco... 175,00 To all Common Points in Canada
and the United Statesni,
200,00
To Liverpool..................... 300.00 To Londad.......
305.00
To other European Points' at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers ... of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chiness and Japanese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany. Cargo des- tined to Points in the United States, should be rent to the Company's Offices, addressed to Mr. D. E. BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, B.C.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. on the 31st May,'
All Farcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to ‘address in full; and the same will be received by us until 5 P.M. the day previous to dailing,
For informatión a to Passage or Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 15th May, 1888
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
GENOA, `PORT / SAID, BRINDISI,
ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, - BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS;
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON,
BALTIMORE; NEW ORLEANS, :
GALVESTON, AND, SOUTH ··· SESAMERICAN PORTS. ⠀⠀-
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS, WILL CALL AT MASOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENDERS
AND LUGGAGE. N.B. Cargo can be taken on "through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIAN
N.
Freight will Uc received on baani until 4 R.M the day previous to sailing Parcel Packages wil "NECH -be-revaivad at the Quick unillig PM same-day j
all Farel Packages should be marks to ad. leav decas in full; value of same is required, 161
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo dir. | tined to Points beyond San Francace, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customa z. San-Francisco, entran For further information as to Pastage, and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company No, soA, Queen's Road Central
C.D. HARMAN
ng: 19th May, 1888.
WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of June,
the Company's Steamship:
H. Supmet, wIth (MAILS,
3 and CARGO will
Calling at GENDA
be granted till Noon,
bard-until- 4: Priboj::
seoton
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