THE
CHINA
Established
February, 1845.
MAIL.
“Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.”
With which is incorporated The
號九月五年七十七百八千一英
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4322.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Cirone, EU, BATES, HENDE & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DELCO & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nat-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts generally-BIAN & BLACK, San Fran-
CISCO,
CHINA-walow, QURLCH & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WIL803, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Manila, O. HÜBERN' & Co, Macce, I, A. DA GRAG
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
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PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESSVE FUND 500,000 Dollar
COUST OF DIRZUTORS, Chairman-H, Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman F. D. S5500X, Esq.
WILHELM REINERS,
Esq.
E. B. BELILIOS, Esq. W. H. FORDES, Esg Hop. W. KESWICK, A. MOITER, Esq.
ED, TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
Manager.
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. Bhanghai, LONDON BANKEES-London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INT BEST ALLOWED
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 11th May, 1877, at Noon,-
's Ess Bouquet, Cologne Water, Lavender Water, Aromatic Cologne Water. Electro-plated Tea Sets, Cases of Table Cutlery, White Cotton Socks, Tooth Brushes, Sailor's Knives, Honey Soap,
10 coils Marline.
Also,
5 casks Soda Crystals.
And,
HỌNGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1877.
Intimations.
HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER PALMER & Con
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEET-U
ING of the MEMBERS of the above SOCIETY will be Held at the CITY HALL, on MONDAY, the 14th May, at 5 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, & Statement of Accounts, and to elect Officers for the ensuing Year.
Members and othora taking an interest
F. W. BARFF,
Hon. Scorelary;
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAK 1876.
in the Society are invited to attend
1 Teak Built STEAM-LAUNCH, | HAREHOLDERS in the above Office Length 28 feet, Beam 6 feet, Depth S
2 feet.
are requested to Furnish the Under
4 feet, Draught, Forward 1 foot, Aftagued with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Natt Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Sist August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned has received instruc tions from Dr. DENNYS, to sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 15th May, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.,, at his Kesidence "Fair Lea,”-
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising
Handsome Rep-covered Drawing-room Suite.
Rosewood Centre Table.
Gilt Framed Pier Glasses, Engravings, Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Hearth Rugs.
Sideboard, Whatnots, Dining Table, Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Sots, Class-ware, Crockery and Plated-ware.
Double Size Teakwood Bedstead,
JARDINE, MATHESON & 0...
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
FRAUDT!!
FOR SALE. SMALL, Invoice of O. BONNEVIATZE & Co.'s "Prince of Wales" BRANDY, in Cases of One Dozen Bottles, One Dozen Glass Barrels, and Two Dozen Flasks.
Apply to
P. B. CAMA, 7, Hollywood Road.
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Hongkong, April 80, 1877.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON SURUW STEAMDE "ALBAY”
THE
gow in 1872 by Metre DoBBIE & bore Steamer was Bullt in Glas- Co., under special survey of Loros', and Her MACHINERY AND BOILER were made by Messre JAMES HOWDEN & Co, under spécial inspection. She was con structed to carry a large Cargo on a light 801 draft of water and is well adapted for the Philippine, China, or Japan trade. She underwent general Repairs in 1875, when New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complete outfit were supplied by the HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, and in March of the present year her Engines and Boiler were thoroughly overhauled.
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▲ REWARD OF $200. Having come to our knowledge that IT
some unscrupulous men have been obtaining Business from our Customers in our Name" ATICK," causing much incon- venience both to ourselves and Customers, we beg to notify the Public that in giving their orders to us, they should take care that they are given to our proper represen tative known as "ATIOK" or to persons who will exhibit our Trade Card. We also hereby offer a REWARD of $200 to any one who shall give such information as CLASS. Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds, shall lead to the prosecution and convic-RIG.-Brig Rigged. tion of those unscrupulous men who obtain assumption of OUR NAME,
DIMENSIONS.-Length between Perpendi- culars, 170 feet. Beam, 26 feet 3 inches. Depth of Hold from Calling to Main Deck, 9 Feet 5 inches. Height from Main Deck to ander side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 4) inches... GROSS TONNAGZ.-550 Tom.
ON Current Deposit Accounts at the rate Mahogany Cheval Glass, Chest of Business from our Uustomers by the false
of 1 per cent per annum on the dally Drawers, Wardrobes, Toilet Table and
balance.
On Fixed Deponita :----
For 8 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
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4 per cent. *
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LODAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Becurities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Draft, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, Cuina and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chist Manager. Offices of the Oorporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bart. Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE.
Glass, Washstand, &c., &c.
Hainan, Tonquin, and Japanese-ware.
A Collection of Books, many relating to China and T Far East
A Patent Repeater Piano, by Schroder. A First-class 6 Oared Gig, with Cars Awning, &c., complete, and a pair of Iron Davits with Falls, &c.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Mon- day, the 14th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
of the hammer.
Hongkong, May 3, 1877,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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have in-
ATICK, Tailor, Corner of Wellington, and Wyndham Streets.
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DENTAL NOTICE.
R. STOUT intende visiting JAPAN
Dortly, and would be glad if those who wish to Consult him professionally would make an appointment for an Early Day.
HOUES FOR CONSULTATION: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No.1, Alexandra Terrace. Hongkong, April 4, 1877.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
THE Undersigned are received in B. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIB WE have This Day Open Mr F. F. & Co. to sell by Public Auction, on
Branch
ELWELL Will Act as our AGENT at that Port,
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
NOTICE
WE have This Day Opened a Branch
our Firm at SHANGHAL
SATURDAY,
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the 19th of May next, at Noon, on the je2 Premises, under a power contained in
Bill of Sale dated the 18th day of De cember, 1871, given by THOMAS THORN- TON ANTHONY, and CARL HEINRICH
hir CARL Engse has been admitted,
Partner from This Date,
of
MELCHERS & Co.
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NOTICE.
MBRECHT VON PUSTAU, Junior, R. WILHELM CARL ENGEL- sud Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER, have been admitted Partners in our Fim from the First of January, 1877.
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WM, PUSTAU & Co Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai.
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Bongkong, April 16, 1877.
NOTICE.
SHIPPING BRUKER at this Fort, under my own name.
W. H. SIEGFRIED, Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
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NOTICE. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the M BUSINENS of my UFFICE, during thy Temporary Absence from the Colony.
B. B. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices,
and Lloyds Begister of Shipping. 2, Club Chambers,
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
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N and after the 18th day of November, 1676, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the aborted DISPEN BABY be carried on by the Under signed,
WAL, ORUICKSHANK, Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1870,
EIBEET SEIMUND, lately carrying on Business in this Colony, as Shipchandlers and Storekeepers, under the Style or
Firm of BROADBEAR, ANTHONY & Co.-- All the STOCK-IN TRADE, FUR- NITURE, and EFFECTS being in and upon the Premises No. 62, Praya Central, lately occupied by the said Firm of BROADBEAR, ANTHONY & CO.
Also,
OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, TTAS on hand the Largest and Best collection of Views of China, Pho- tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of assorted sizes. Ex S. S. Radnorshire a supply of very handsome Easel Albums of ROBsis and Velvet Covers, nusorted sizes. Illuminated Albums for Portraits Tobacco Pouchen, in Shape of Skulls, Rats, &c., and a nice choice of Gilt Mountings for
Framos, &c.
Hongkong, March 28, 1877.
NOTICE.
LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURANCE Co. *
THE GOODWILL of the said Business.HE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has
TERMS.-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.,
Auctioneers.
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Intimations,
TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED, SINGAPORE,
HE BUSINESS of thin Company was Resumed immediately after the FIRE. Vesele will obtain the tonal Despatch and Coal Supplies.
E. M. SMITH, Manager.
April 23, 1877.
NOTICE.
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625 tons Measurement (40 feet.) DRAFT.-Light 9 feet: Loaded 12 fost. SPEED-Eight knots an consumption of 87
to 9 tons of coals per 24 houra, BUNKER CAPACITY.—75 tons coals. CABIN.-Under Awning Deck aft; salova pantry and five state rooms, with accou mmodation for 12 firet-class passengers.
CARCIO CAPACITY. About 3,000 piculs, or
MACHINERY.
ENGINE.-A pair of Howden's patent High and Low pressure Engines of 90 Horse Powar nominal; High Pressure Cylinder 26 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 45 inches in diameter: Stroke 80 Inches. PROPELLER-Bessemer Steel of 4 Blader,
with One Spare Set of Blades, WINOn-One Steam Winch with Donkey.
Boiler on Deck. BOILER.-One Horizontal Tubular Boller 11 feet diameter, with 3 Furnaces, tested for a working pressure of 60 pounds.
MORRIS & RAY. Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
FOR SALE. MARINE ENGINE of 20 Horse A Power Nominal, High and Low Pressure, with Extra SURFACE CONDENSER and TUBULAR BOILER Consumption, 2 Tons per 24 Hours,
The Engine is quite new; was manufac
tured by Murs Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton, and is now deposited in the Sturgle, Manila. Godown of the Iata firm of Russell & Particulare may be obtained on applica tion to
MORRIS & RAY. Hongkong, March 20, 1877.
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo,, pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, PLD Tübingen.
This Day been Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, ODA BROD STREET, LONDON.
By Order of the Proprietors,
WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary.
187, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, lat January, 1877.
THE MARINE INSURANCE Co. 20, Old Broad Street,
LONDON,
1st January, 1877. -ESTABLISHED 1886. CAPITAL,..........€1,000,000 STERLING. RESERVE FUND,....£ 840,000
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***ITH Reference to the foregoing Adver tisetzent THE MARINE INSUR ANCE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint
WE, the Undersigned, beg to inform the ed Mr A. MUIVER as Its AGENT in Horg.
Public of Hoogkong and Kowloon that the Chatter of our Steam launch CUM SING (plying between Poddar's Wharf and Telm-es-choi), by Mr Buzoo, will expire on the 30th Instant, after which date the sald Launch will ply on the same route on out own account) having no Connection what ever with the late Charterer.
The Fare will be notice.
Bond.
By Order of the Board of Director,
ROBERT J. LOUGE, Manager. THE Undersigned is prepared to Accept T Risks and figno Policleruruta
MARINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Class usual until further Steamter.
·A· MOIVER, WING KEB & Co.,
Agent of the Marine Insurancs Co. of Praye Central
London.
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Hongkong, April 30, 1877,
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Price: Two Dollars and a Haly. To be had from Mesure LANS, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messra KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal.
dougkong, February 8, 1877.
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt. WESTUET, will be de spatched for the above Ports
en FRIDAY, the 11th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1877.
FOR COOKTOWN,
The British Steaiber "JUAN,"
Published every Evening.
日六十月三年丑
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
"THOMAS LORD," SHALL, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The d 1 American Ship
"NEW BRA, SAYER, Master, will load here and will have quick despateb,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 27, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 American Bark
ALBERT RUSSELL." Captain CARVER, will load here and will have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
PPICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Notices to Consignees.
-NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s 8. 8. GWALIOR.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
10°
named Vessel, from Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the KHEDIVE and GWALIOR from London, and NEPAUL from Calcutta, and ASSAM from Australia, are hereby noti fed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Go- downs, at West Point, whonce delivery can be obtained from this date.
Goode not delivered by the 12th Inatant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo for Shanghai will be for warded on unless applied for by the Con- algieen before 10 a.m. Tomorrow.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
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Hongkong, May 6, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
S. 6. MEIKONG.
NOTICE.
JONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. B.
CONSI
Euphrate and Delta, from London, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godorn, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.
The 4 1 American Bark
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, "ROSETTA MONEIL," unless Intimation is received from the Con BROWN, Master, will load here olgnees, before 2 o'clock To-Dax, request- and will have immediate de-ing it to be landed hore, spatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Bongkong, April 14, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The Russian Bark
"RURIK," BURGELAND, Master, will have quiok despatok as above.
-For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. gkong, April 5, 1877.
FOR LON
The 41 E.Ship
"LAEL ROOKH," HENDER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, April 23, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The d 1 British Clipper Ship
"LEUCADTA," MEARNS, Master, will lead here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undoraigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuza- DAY, the 8th Inst., at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
H. DU POUKY, Agent.
Hongkong, May 2, 1877.
Halls.
U, B. MAIL LINE
PACIFIC MAIL STRAMSHIT COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAX FRANCISON, MHE U. & Mall Steamer CITY OF PEKING will be despatched for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 15th May, 1877, at 9 P., taking Fassengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
Through Passenger Tickets and Bille of Lading are issued for transportation to Tokobama and other Japan Ports, to Sau Franalsco, to ports in Mexico, Central and New York and South America, and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
A Steamer of the Mitsu Bihi 8. S. Com pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Ports, about samo date, and make close connection at Yokohama,"
At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,
FOR LONDON. The 41 Clipper Ship
**NYASSA,” GARRTOOK, Master, will have p.m., 14th May, quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
WM. PUSTAU &-܉,
Agents,
Hongkong, April 11, 1877,
Notices to Consignees FROM LONDON AND PORTS OF CALL..
THE S. S. Candia, having arrived, Con THE
signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowna of the Underaigned, whence andfer from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtalued.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.:
Agents. Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
Freight will be received on board until Parcel Packagon will be received at the office nntil 5 p.m. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of name is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Scaled Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For security's sake, Shippers of Overland Cargo are requested to endorse on the Envelope the Marks and Nos, of Packages Shipped, to correspond with those in their Bills of Lading,
For further information as to Passage d Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 3, Praya Contzal
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, April 16, 1877. my15 Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND
FOR THE UNITAD my15 PASSENGERS
STATES AND HUROPE, DE
8. S. PENGUIN. FROM CALCUTTA, PENÁNG AND SINGAPORE.
ECILOREKOD
WITH THE
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
THE above Steamier having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and/or froin the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Opium will also be landed unless taken
THE & 3. "OCEANIC” will bs de. spatched for San Francisco via Toke delivery of before Noon To-morrow.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by hams on FRIDAY, the 1st June
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengern. Hongkong, May 8, 1877, my18 to Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steatuers from Shanghal
FROM CALCUTTA, PEÑANG AND SINGAPORE.
1911 HE Step Arran Apcar, Capt.
Capt. Stook, will have inte diate despatch as abure. For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, April 20, 1977.
B. MACTAVISH, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expande.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agints. Hongkong, May 5, 1817.
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Freight will be received on Beard until 4 p.m. of the Blat Inat Parool Packages
will be received of the Office will p.m.
same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same
required.
Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months are lazed at a reduction of 20 par cent, on regular vatos,
For further Information as to Feeight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 3, Queen's Road Central G. B. EMORY, 490st.
Hongkong, May 1, 1877,