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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST "
=A=T&ATAĦAT-A HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 2ND DECEMBER, 1868.
VOL. XXIV. No. 1715.
'AGENTS FOR THE (/HINA MAIL. LONDON. ALDAR, 11, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STENET, 30,- Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hot bor Hill, O. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, E.C.
New Advertisements. HONGKONG GENERAL CRAMBER
- OF COMMERCE.***
HE Half-yearly General MEETING of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW OF COMMER will be held at OLUB CA
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mel-DERS on MONDAY, the 7th Decetaber, at
2.30.F.BL bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and Americna Parts generally: WHITE & BAUER, San Francisco.
CHINA: Swatou, DROWN & Co. Amoy, Gizza & Co Foochow TROMPSON &
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Arrivals.
Dec. 2, Madura, North G. brig, 258, Steffens, Whampus, Nov. 30, General. SIEMSEEN & Co.
Departures,
Dao. 1, Phase, for Shanghai
New Advertisements.
NOFICE.
O-MORROW, Thursday, the 3rd inst, at 8 o'clock A., & Religious Service will be held at the Catholic Chapel of Sz.. FRANCIS KATIER, just opgot to ST. FRAN- us Bospital, Spring Garten:
T. RAIMUNDI. Hongkong, December 2, 1888.
FOR SHANGHAI
The Steamer
de3
ERI KING," will be despatched for the ahoye Port, at 4. 1.3., To
morrow, the 3rd inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE. HEARD & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
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By order
J. W. WOOD,
Secretary. Hongkong, November 27, 1868.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
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NOTICE
ALL Orders for Goods Supplied to or A work done for the Honore or signed by the Secretary of the Company. The Company will not undertake to pay for any Goods Supplied without such Order
By order of the Board of Directors,
LANGDON DAVIES,
Secretary. Hongkong, November 27, 1808.
tf.
EALED TENDERS (in duplicate) mark od outside "Tenders for Flour, will he received by the undersigned until Noon from persone willing to contract for the on Wednesday, the 9th December, 1868,
supply of such quantities of American aud Australian Flour, as may
required for the
by's Troops, in China use of Her Majesty's and Japan; for the period from 1st Apríl 1869 to 31st March 1870.
The Flour to be either
extra superfine American in barruls of 190 lbs. each, or best seconds Au
Australian in bags of 200 lbs. each, sud is to be guaranteed to keep sound for three mouths after delivery.
del
The Tenders to state the price per ber rel or bagi approved security will be re- quired for the due fulfilment of the Lon- trast. Conditions of Contract may be seen. and any further information obtained on NOTICE is hareby given that the Port agilivition at this ofhoo
aerslip hitherto existing between the
REDMOND UNIAOKE, undersigned LEONARD BARNES and En-
Dep. Commis, Gen. MUND JOHN BOYD in the trade or business Controller's Office Commisaariat, ***** of Farriers and livery Stable Kenpu
Hongkong, November 26, 1869. Harnest Makers, Coach Builders and under- takers under the firm dissolved by mutual of BARNES, BOYD & COMPANY, was this d day consent, and in future the business will be carried on by the said LEONARD BARNES on his separate account, who will pay and receive all debts owing from and to the said partnership in the regular course of trade. to this data inclusive. Witness our hands this 30th day of November, A.D. 1868. hogy bem na EJ. BOYD.
LC. BARNES. Hongkong, November 30, 1868.
NOTICE.
ESTATE OF DENT AND CO,
FIRST DIVIDEND of Ten per cen- tum upon the amount of all elnis admitted by the Trustess, will be paid ori the Ist January Bexḥ......
On application to the undersigned, at the office of the Trustees, Pedder's Hill, Cr ditors will be furnished with warratste sign- ed by the Trustees which will be payable. on presentation at the office of the BONG- XONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CONFORA TION
By order of the Trustees,
E. WHEELEY, Hongkong, November 28, 1888.
jal
HONGKONG & CHINA-- GAS:COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE is bereby given that the Trans- fer: BOOKS of this Company will be closed from the 5th to the 14th day of De cember (both days included), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be regis- tered.
A. NEWTON,
Manager. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.
HONGKONG HOTEL THIS HOTEL will be conducted under a new arrangement commiercing on the
a
LOST.
IS morning, between Messrs. STRMEAB & Co.'s, along the Fraya to the Macao teamer and back through Queen's Road, Pocket BOOK, containing a $25 and a Dollar Note, as also a Charter party of the British barque "Marion." A Reward will be paid un returning the same to Mesars SIEMESEN & CO.
Hongkong, November 21, 1808.
THE HARBOUR YACHT RÁCE. FLOYD & Co, have on ante "Inazanza
NEOUS PHOTOGRArns" of the Racer yesterday in live different positious,
, Queen's Rod Hongkong, November 26, 1808. de25
STORAGE. THE Undersigned are prepared to roccivo
Piece GOODS on STORAGE in their) First Class" Granite Godowns, DOWN PR. MACGREGOR & Co.
Hongkong, November 24, 1868.
NOTICE
Auctions.
THE
Auctions.
E Undersigned will sell by Public H. B. M. Gunboats "HARDY" and Austion, on
THURSDAY,
the 3rd December, 1868, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Room, Commercial Bank Buildings
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20 Toilet sets complete.
25 canks Alleopp's Boor.
2 cases en 1, dos. tins Baked Pears
14 caaca sich 1 dozi tina Preserved
Peaches,
baurels Pork,
30 picule Cocoanut Oil, 12 dessert Knives, 12 dessert Forks.
12 table Forks.
12 table Knives.
DRAKE" will be CLD BY AUCTION,
at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on the 9th February, 1889, (unless previously. TUESDAY,
disposed of by private agreement).
ie, Hardy is of 233 tons and 60 b, power, "The Drake 238 40
The following are the articles to be sold
with each vessel, Viz
With the "Hardy."
Hull completo
112] Fathoms Cable-al
HA+A+RRA PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP
COMPANYAT
THROUGH U. 8. MALL LANE TO NEW YORK, TEAMERS of this-line will be despatch Abil ́as follows HatenaŢ
Awnings completa, with Iron Star- with above-named steamer kodeng hurarch
cniona.
Davits for 2 Boats.
35 sets each.
1 Dingy, 14 feet.
1 pair Carving Knife and Fork
36 Beta.
..
50 doz Lavendor Water.
6 gilt frame Mirrors 39 x 14 inch,
85 x 37 27 24 x 30
6
6.
4 doz. 10-inch Scissors.
-doz 9-inch
50 doz. Electro-plated dessert Spoons
25.doz,
15 dóz, 15 doz
table
Forks
dessert
45 doz. cards Chriidren's Knives,
Forks and Spoons
104 boxes fancy Soaps
100 gross patent safety Matches.
12 Overland Trunks.
etc.
Etc., oto, T TERMS OF SALE-Caal before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, December 1, 1868. deo3 GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.: ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Rooms, Queen's Road; ou
FRIDAY,
4th inst, at Noon, The following GOODS, pamely:- An Invoice of Coward's Oilman stores, including
Mustard, Salad Oil, Vinegie, Pickles, Saucer, Capers, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Jams, Candied Peel, Cureants, Tapiose, Pearl Barley, Arrowroot, Oat meal, Maccaroni, Yarmouth Bloaters, Turkey Figs, Almonds, Bacon, Cheese,
Eto,! Etc.
36 Octagon Clocks, Clock-Springs and
Keye.
10 kilderking Porter.
A few silicated Carbon Filters
50 cases Vieux Cognac.
50 doz. Cologne Water.
14-cared Racing Bost.
2 casks Pickled Salmon.
A few hides English Sole Touther
20 kegs good red Paint.
100 pieces Wall Paper, 2 · Saudry remaining Stock.
4 Oars and Awning.
2 Downton's Pamps (1 complete).
A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engines by
Messrs. MAUDSLAY, SONS AND Fen, in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repairable. Nuare Gear.
ti No.
Cylinder Cover
.*
Cross Head,
Eccentric Ring,
Piston and Rod,
Propeller (brass),...
..
J
Rod connecting, completa,
Feed pamp rod,
Bilgo do do, Slido.
Guide blocks,
do,
With the Drake,' Masts complete. Yarrls do Rigging do
1 Ancior.
100 Fashioms Cabig, Awnings complete, Davite for 3 boats.
1 Dingy, 14 feet.
+2
Downton's Pampe
All standing Saile, but square foressil,
440 Horso Power high pressure engine
Shipping.
FOR SALE,
The AI North German Brig
"GAZELLE"
of 196 Tons Register, built in In 1865 all of Oak copper-fastened and coppered.
She ranges 3/9 11/in Veritas until May 1875. The vessel is in first rate order.
Apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, October 21, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK?:
about seine dates, connecting at Forohame
Passengers tickered through to California, Mouter, Råving the
Central and South America, the cargo-engaged, #tates, and to England or France, Wharopos, and have
both vis, New York and by lines from Pa above port. natia and Aspinwall je sutrada
Return tickets issued at a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round
Toyage
Connections are made at Fanams with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con tral and Sout America, at Aspinwall with the "Bugal West India Mail Lane," "West India and Pacific' Steamship Company," (Litaited) and the French Transatlantic Company And, at New York, with the Various lines to Europe. Tickets Isqued for the following Eteain-ship Lines: Cu- mar, Tomst National, General Transat
New York and Hayre Steam. ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet Co., New Yo and Bremen Steami-ship Co., and Nortli German Lloyds,
Favorable arrangements have been made for through passengers and freight to Ame rioa, from Calotte, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amcy and Foochów.
Through ills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico
on the West Coast of Cen tral and South America to as far as Valps raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and bt. Nazaire, France.
and
Freight to United States payable in ad- yance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery
For Freight; apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868.1
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The first class Frenal ship
"LA PLATAY JUBIN, Marter, of 444 tons re- gister.
For particulars, apply to
FREDERIO DEGENAER. Hongkong, November 2, 1868,
Notices to Consignees.
MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES
COMPANY. MONSIGNEE of Cargo per Company's S. S. Imperatrice,” are requested to send in their bills of lading for contor signature, and to take delivery of their Goods before the 3rd instant, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and expense,
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 1, 1868 “WHITEHALL" FROM LONDON, HK above named vessel having arrived
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in American Gold Coin with 8. per cent adin harbour, Consignees of Carge are
by Mesers, PENN AND SONS, in good work-ditional, at shipper's option. ing order,
For further information, apply at the requested to send in their Bills of Lading
The boilers of this vessel have been taken Agency of the Company, Fraya West.
out,
, this
Spare Gear, Cylinder Cover, Loveutrio Ring (brass)... Pistou.
1 in No.
do. Rod,
Plumber block brasses,
Propeller (brass),
Rod tonnecting, complete, I
Feed pump, rod, Bilge do. do. Slide
Guido block,
do.
1
...
A. H. PRICE,
Naval Storekeeper..
fob9
Hongkong, November 27, 1868.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION, D
SU ESQUIDED CAPITAL FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
(The property of a Firm closing their Chairman-RORGE JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Business in Hongkong)
Ete, Eto,
Eto,
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery:
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots with all faults and errors of de-
LL Persons having plaims against the A Estate of the late JOHN CLARK, description at purchaser's risk on the fall ceshed, 2uting Assistant Surveyor Gegeral, of the hammer. aro regltested to and in particulars of samé
next, to
on or before the 31st day of December
F. L. HAZELAND,
Solicitur. Supreme Court House. Hongkong, November 20, 1866.
Hongkong, December 1, 1868, det
PUBLIC AUCTION. American Steamer
YUNG HAI AN" THE Undersigned has received in- THE de31structions from Messrs RUSSELL & Oo, to sell the above steamer Funy Hai An" at Public Auction, on
-- SATURDAY,
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
if
Deprity Chairman-Gro. F. HEARD, Esq. W. II. Foapes, Esq.JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Esq.
Est
A, Juost, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DUNCANSON,
Eng.
Jaq.
JULI MENKS, HSC RONALD ROWELT, Esq E. R. BELLION, Esq.. Menagers,
to the
GEO. E. BOWMAN, Agent and tak for, countersignature,
Shipping.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW
The Steam-ship
"KWANG TUNG V Captain Prias,
lare
for the above porta, bu Sun-
day, the 6th inst., at 8 AM,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co Hongkong, December 1, 1868.
inte delivery of their Goods. Cargo impeding the discharge Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expose,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1868. =
and stored at the risk and expense of HE following cases have been, Innded the Consignees, who are requested to take inniediate delivery
Ex Donnas, 7th January, 1868.
1 Case Papat
Ex "Hoogly," 31st October, 1868.
RT
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631
YO 837
PC 860
Li. 285
FOR LONDON. (Via Singapore Pohang and Mauritius.)
The Ocean S. 8. Coa Sir. VAJAX,""> KIDD, Master, expected from am Shanghai about the 4th pro- sinie, bill be despatched hence on or a
or about the the proximo,
Rate of freight for Oils £4.10 per ton of
40 Fuel Camphors &o, £4 per ton of 40 feet. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, November 25, 1808,
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FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT.
The A1 Russian steam- abio
"SHAFTESBURY »
Captain AITKEN, will meet with quick dispatch for
naga di bu
the above port.
For Freight, dr, apply to VIOTOB KEESSEE, Esq. Chief Manager. DAVID MAGBAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
Hongkong, Shanghao,
Bank.
HONGKONG..
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 12, 1868.
INTEREST ALLOWED stof 1 per cent. par annnun on the daily Port
Current Dopost Accounts at the rate balance.
1014 NOTICE is hereby given, that in compli: the Fifili Day of Desember next,
ance with the Companies Ordinance Noou, (on board) up to which time she 1865, an Extraordinary Mouting the Shareholders
be held at the Officer of will be open to art examination from Company, situato at No. 39, Queen's intending Purchasers
-ไ Beat Victoria, on Fredricnday, the Stur
1st of December. The Charges for Bourd will remain as follow
a
Board, do a month. Tiffin only, $15 month, Dimers only, $30 a month. One Breakfast or one Titan, 80 gents. One
$1.25.
Dinner,
There is an excellent assortment of wines for sale at moderate prices.
The Charges for Lodging will be very considerably reduced. Rooms are offered
to monthly lodgers at $25, $30, $85, $49,
or $45, a montli
the
Thres
The Steamer is: 227 feet long by 30 feenth day of December next, at the hour of feet beam, with 24 feet depth of bold. o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur-She was built in Clasgow, of the best pose of confirming all or any Special Res Iron, and is as sound as when launched lutions that may be passed at the Meeting Her Engines, by Napier, aro of 300 called for the purpose, on the First of day of horse-power, nominal, and she was fitted December neat
Dated the Twentieth day of Nov., 1868. last year with two new Bollers of au JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. approved Pattern. She carries, in addi- General Manayers. del6 tion to her conla, 10,000 Pionls dead weight, or 900 Tons, measurement Goods, She has on deck a handsome Saloon,
NOTICE.
Occasional Vialtors are charged $4 a day. Undersigned having PURCHASED
for their Roons with or without board "There is an ample supply of Bathrooms, and Gas is isid on throughout the house...
Hongkong, November 28, 1868,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY.
LIMITED E
NOTICE is liereby given that a GNF RAL MEETING of the SHIRL- HOLDERS of the HONGKONG HOTEL COM PANY, LAMITH, will be held at the Com pany's Hotel, Queen's Road, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 29th December, 1868, at half-pest Two P., to receive the Re- port and Accounts and elect Directora for the ensuing year
At the conclusion of the above Meeting au Extraordinary Meeting will be held to
consider the advisability of altering No. 33
of the Articles of Association,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LANGDON DAVIES, Secretary
Hongkong, November 28, 1868,
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with accommodation for 30 first class tlid Interest of the WANOBI STEAM PASSAngers, arranged with every modern BAKERY," hegs to notify the Public of Hong conventence, and comfortable Cabins for kong and Slip Blasters that he is prepared second class Passengers forward, Het to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD between-decks are lofty and well adapted in various forms, to any part of the Co for the transport of Troops or Native Jony,
Passengers,
Also Ship BREAD of best quality and :st The Inventory can be seen and all low intes constantly on hand or baked in other particulars, either on board or at quantities at short notice.
Also Water, Butler, Suda and Bugar the Office of the Undersigned.
There will also be sold on Board spa- BISCUITS by the Barral, Tin or Pound
Also Corn and Rys MEAL, HOMINY,rately about 125 tons of Pig Iron CORN STARCH, BICARE, SODA, Sale Kentledge. ratus and Cream TARTAR.
FLOUR of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or
Pound.
CAKE of all kinda baked to order.
On Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 2 per sant, per annum.
G
37
4 per cent.,,
12
25.
73
21
5 per cent. 11 LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, and every description of Banking and Credits granted on approved Securities, Exchange business transacted.
FOR MADRAS DIRECT,
The
· "NAWORTH CASTLE,”
Arme,
35
Books.
Books
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent,
Hongkong, November 9, 1868.
"ROSEIN CASTLE" FROM LONDON. ONSIGNEES of Eargo by the above- named Vossel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goode,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the res ael will be landed and stared at
Consignees
and
expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1868. 22.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE:
[R C. J. H. SCHRODER, is authorised to HM sign our Firm per proscation, from
Captain LINKLATER, will have are quick despatch for the above
For Freight apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1869.
FOR NAGASAKI, The A 1 British schooner
CITY OF NIAGABA," MITCHELL, Master, having en- gaged the larger portion of her will meet with quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1868. tf,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Earope, India, Cargo, Australia, America, China and Japan. i VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No,,, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, June 17, 1888
QA
NOTICE.
THE Office of the WANURI STRAM BAKENY i REMOVED to the Store of Messrs MACHWEN & Co, where all orders address ed "WANDHI STEAM BAKEET" will receive prompt attention. Fancy BISQUIT and
contantly on band,
P. WARD, Proprietor Hangking, September 3, 1868, des
FOR SALE AT EAST POINT. TERSIS OF SALE.Cash before delivery A Complete assortment of Lowmoor and Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1..
BAR ROD And all expenses of transfer to be Double Sheat, Spring and Blister STEEL, Angle IRON and RIVETS. borne by the purchaser The steamer in round, aquase and flat bars. Babbits METAL Munte Yellow METAL, Copper PLATES, Rods and Pipes Gas FITTINGS
די
The above is under the Superintendence as she lles in this harbour, with all faults
of Mr JONATHAN PAnsons, and all orders and errors of description whatsoever, to forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at be at the purchasers' risk on the fall of Messra MAUEWsx & Co.'s will receive the hammat prompt attention:
LP. WARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1809.
of evory description. Boiler TUBES, Pres- Bura GUAGES, FILES, PACKING and
all kinds of Engineer's Supplies, *C, D. WILLIAMS.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 30, -1808. de 1
Hongkong, September 1, 1808, mario||
FOR SAIGON. The Fronek barque
"BENGALI," Captain DENIAva. will have quiok despatch for the abovs. For Freight or Paysage, apply to
LAMMER, ATKINSON & Co.. Hongkong, November 13, 1888,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 British xhip
"LOUISA,"
Capt. LANBROWN, will load here and at Whampoo, and have quick dispatch for the above part,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 12, 1888.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The 41 British ship
ROSLIN CASTLE," WATAR ALEXANDER, Master, of
644 tous Register.
per
For particulars, apply to
„DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 21, 1808,
À31
this date.
SCHWANBECK & THIEL. Saigon, November 14, 1868. tf
Muthorized to sigt, our firm per pai-
ALEXANDER SANDILANDA is
curation,
H. MOGREGOR Co Hongkong, November 12, 1868.
NOTICE. TE have this day established a Branch W of our Firm of H1000 and 084004.
WAURTELS GROOS & Co. Nagasaki, September 20, 1868. 16de
NOTICE. HAVE this day establisked myself as & PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE Ap JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.
LANGDON' DAVIES." Hongkong, July 1, 1868.
NOTICE
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM NELSON in our Firm ceased on the 30th June lasi,
Mr TOBIAS PIM, MP WILLIAM NIEST OLMSTED and Mr H. SEMOVE GEARY are authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and Chins from this date,
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 8, 1868.
NOTICE
ROM and after this date Mr Groses F. BOWMAN will act as AGENT of the Pasilic Mail Steam-ship Company at this Port
'S. L. PHELFÀ,' Agent
Hongkong, Angust 18, 1867.
NOTICE.
R. HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE in authorised to sign our firm per procuration, at Foochow from this date.
BIRLEY & Co
Hongkong, June 3, 1868,