THE
CHINA
Established February, 1846.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. VoL.XXXIII: No.4335. 號四十月五年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON:-F. ALGAX, 8, Clement's Lane,
Intimations.
YOMMENCING with the "GWALIOR"
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1877.
For Sale.
Lombard Strest. GEOLOR BEAVERT, 30, Clearing Hongkong on the 2ad Jure, LANDED EX S. S. "SCINDIA,” &c.
Cornhill. GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY&Co 4, Old Joury, B.. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDRAY WIND, 133, Nar-
sau Strest
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND --Gondor & Gore, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
BAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-Bar & BLACK, Ban Fran-
CISCO
CHINA:-Soutow, QUELON & CAMPBELL,
Amay
WILSON, NICHOLLS O.
ant until further notice, the Company's
Mail Steamers from China will proceed to Mixed PICKLES, London via Suez Canal, calling at South- ampton to land Passengers and Mails.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 14, 1877.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Fooshow, Hex & Co. Shanghai, TLR PALMER & O's
LATE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Manila, C. HxxxeEXX & CO. Macao, L. A. DA GĦAQA,
Bank.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollarn RESERVE FUND,...... 500,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman---B. Hoppiva, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq.
E. R. BELILJOS, Req. W. H. FORBES, Eeg.
Bon. W. KESWICK.
A MOIVEE, Esq.
WILHELM KEINERS,
Eaq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHERY MANAGER, Hongkong, Thomas Jackson, Eeq. Manager.
Shanghel, LONDON BANKEES.-London and County Benk
EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Oo. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
FOR SALE.
PERINET
IN QUAKIB AND PINTS. AMOROSO,
SHERRY, VINO DE PASTO. [
WIELER & Co.
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FOR SALE,
THE IRON SOREW STEAMER *ALBAY"
White ONIONS.
PICCALLILI.
Wiltshire Preserved BACON.
PATE DE FOI GRAS.
CHAMPIGNONS.
Worcester SAUCE.
Kippered HERRINGS. Findon HADDOCKS,
Herringe à la SARDINES,
Oxford SAUSAGES.
Minco MEAT.
CHOW CHOW.
Assorted SAUCES. Potted MEATS.
Anchovy PASTE..
Yarmouth BLOATERS.
Tinned VEGETABLES,
WINES.
Saccone's Pale Dry SHERRY.
Do. Invalids' PORT.
Hunt's PONT. -
Krug's CHAMPAGNE.
Heidsick's Do.
Pommery & Greno's Do.
Sparkling & Still HOCK.
Do. MOSELLE.
SPIRITS. Hennessy's BRANDY.
Courvoisier's Do
La Grande Marque Do.
Rouyer Guillot & Co. Do.
S. Boord's "OLD Tom,"
AVL QIN,
OX TONGUES in Jelly. Corned OX TONGUES.
Smoked OX TONGUES. Bologna SAUSAGES.
JAMS and JELLIES.
Tart FRUITS,
Assorted SOUPS. Sausage MEAT.
Jugged HARE.
BEER.
Bass" PALE ALE, qts. Do Do.pts.
Guiness' STOUT, qts.
Do.pts. Do.
"Allsopp" kilde. Draught PORTER,
Aitken's Falkirk ALE.
Combo & Co.'s STOUT.
Old Irish WHISKY,
"Royal Glendes" Do.
CLARETS, in Great Variety, Bulk and Bottled.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 14, 1877.
APOLLINARIS NATURAL MINERAL WATER,
POLLINARIS WATER-"It is, in
our opinion, superior for table par.
poses to any other minoral water with which we are acquainted. It is strongly efferves- cent, and forms an exceedingly pleasant and refreshing beverage, either alone or in combination with wine; and it is not, we are informed by an eminent medical friend, BE above Steamer was Built in Glas liable to that charge which has been so T
gow in 1872 by Messrs Doors & Co., under spacial survey of Lrovus, and frequently brought against soda and other Waters-that they have a depressing effect Her MACHINERY AND BOILER were upon the system. On the contrary, medical made by Messrs JAMES HOWDEN, & Co., testimony is unanimous in favour of the under special inspection. She was oon-high therapeutic qualities of Apolinaris strected to carry a large Cargo on a light water."-Civil Service Review. draft of water and is well adapted for the She Philippine, China, or Japan trade. underwent general Kepairs in 1873, whou New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complete outfit were supplied by the HONGKONG AND
N Current Deponit Acogunta at the rate WHAMPOA DUCK COMPANY, and in March
were thoroughly overhauled,
balance.
On Fixed Deposita ;---
For 3 months, 2 per cent, por annum,
#
12
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#
4 per cent.
*
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& per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DIGCOUNTAS,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bausing and Exchange business transaoted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial plasca in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
·T, JACKSON,
Chief Munayer,
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bart. Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
Intimations.
THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE Undersigned having been Appoint Ted AGENTS of the above Company At HONGKONG. and FOOCHW," are prepared to accept Risks and Issue Polioles by any First-Class Steamers, at current rates, Payable either here, in LONDON, in LAVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the EAST.
BIRLEY & Co., Agents.
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Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF "BONUB FOR THE YEAR 1876.
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HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a Liat of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & US
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
-PIANO TUNING.
Bel
RA HAHN, PRACTICAL PIANU
MMANUFACTURER, EFIBER, and
1UNER, bga leave to inform the Commu- nity of Hongkong of his arrival at this Port on a visit, and that be is now Frepared to TUNE and REPAIR PIANOS, HARMO. NIUMS, Kto, at Moderate charges, duting his thort play.
Ordera left in care of Messrs LANE, CHAW- TORD & Co or Mesars CHAS. J. Gaver & Oa, will meet with prompt attention
Hongkong, May 29, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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DIMENSIONA.-Length between Perpendi- culars, 170 feet. "Beam, 26 feet 3 inches. Depth of Hold from Ceiling to Main Deck, 9 feet 5 inches. Height from Main Deck to under side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 4 inches.
GROSS TONNAGE.—550 Tone. CLASS.-Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds. Kro.-Brig Rigged.
APOLLINARIS WATER 18 CERTAINLY THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATER. It is softer and more refreshing than its only rival Seitzer Water (Nassau Seltzer Brunnen), and is more pleasant to the palate. Over incomparable superiority.
Auctions.
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GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Anction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on-line
FRIDAY,
the 25th May, 1877, at Noon,— Oilman's Stores, Mustard, Pickles,
Salad Oil, Jami, Raisins, Maccaroni, Vermicelli, Oatmeal, Cheese.
Crockery Ware, Plates, Side Dishes, Mugs, Tea Cups, and Saucers.
Cotton Sucks and Stockings, Tooth Brushes, Sailor's Knives, Table Knives and Forks, Violet Powder.
Also,
20 doz. Alpacea Umbrellas.
Silk Do.
10
50 cases Boord & Son's Old Tom.
4 casks Washing Soda.
8 caseн Each 6 Tina Gardener's &
Florist's Friend.
And.
1 Gazogene Apparatus, completo,
1 Drawing-off Machine, for Syphona and Bottles.
THE
日二十月四年丑T
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Publio Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 11th June, 1877, (or Private Sale before the Day of Sale), at 2 p.m.y****
The well-known Tavern called the “STAR TAVERN," situated in Queen's Road West, No. 200, with FURNI TURE, FIXTURES, LIQUORS, dc.,
ára. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. QUEDES, JR., Auctionser..
jell Hongkong, May 23, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt, PUNCHARD, will be de spatched for the above Ports on DATURDAY, the 28th lustaut, at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Cɔ. Hongkong, May 25, 1877.
FOR MANILA.
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The Steamship
"ESMERALDA," Capt. THEBAUD, will be de- spatched for the above Port
on MUNDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAG. HEATON, N.B. No Parcels will be received-at the Office after 10 a.m. on the 28th.
Hongkong, May 23, 1877.
For making Soda Water.
despatch.
APOLLINARIS WATER is, moreover, a water of great organic purity, another highly important desideratum, in which artificial Acrated Waters often dangerously fail. Its place seems, therefore, marked as the favoured beverage of the favoured classes who can select their drinking water Phydcians will find it a valuable addition to their resources as a cool and refreshing drink, antacid, and useful in promoting digestion and gastric irritation. Such a TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery water is the sworn enemy of gout, thoum in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. atism, and their congeners."London MediThe Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors cal Record.
of description, at purchaser's risk on the APOLLINARIS WATER.-Dr. Hall of the hammer, BMANN WEBER, F.R.C.P., writes:-"Hay
lig largely used it during the last soven years, I have found it of great value as an article of diet in gonty dispositions, in lithic acid diathesis, in tendency to gall- stones, in some forms of catarrh of the bladder, and in chronto catarrh of the respiratory organs; in the latter, either Public Auction, on heated by itself or mixed with hot milk or whey. To many persons the Apollinaris forms an agreeable and useful addition to bitter waters, and a good vehicle for sotme medicines."-Brit. Med. Jour.
CARGO CAPACITY.-About 9,000 picule, or
628 tous Measurement (40 feet.) DBA R-Light & feet: Loaded 12 feet. SPEED-Eight knots on consumption of
to 9 tons of coals per 24 hours. BUNKER CAPACITY.-75 tons coals. CABIN.Under Awning Deck aft; saloon, pantry and five state rooms, with accon; modation for 12 first-class passengers.
MACHINERY.
ENGINE.A pair of Howden's patent High and Low pressure Enginea of 90 Horas Power nominali; High Pressure Cylinder 25 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 45 inches in diameter: Stroke 30 inches. PLOTELLER.-Bessemer Steel of 4 Blades,
with One Spare Bet of Blades. WINCH-One Steam Winch with Donkey
Boiler on Deck
BOILER.One Horizontal Tubular Boiler 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 Power Noming, High and Low Pressure, with Extra SURFACE CONDENSËR and TUBULAR BOILER. Consumption, 2 Tons per 24 Hours.
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PRICES.
50 PANTS »
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BOTTLES). Casz or 60 QUARTS (STONE BOTTLES) $10 $8 CASES,, 8 Doz. SODAWATER BOTTLES 81 N.B. Stone Quart3 Sodawater Bottles.
Pint
Hongkong, May 22, 1877.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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tious from Dr, STOUX, to sell by HE Undersigned has received instruc
MONDAY,
the 28th May, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence No. 1, Alexandra Terrace.
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising: Crim- son and Green Damask Covered Drawing. room Suitos.
Blackwood Marble-top Tables. Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Pier Glasses, Engravings, Carpets, Card $2 Allowed for the Sodawater Bottlos, Tables, and Skin Rugs.
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May 9, 1877.
The Engine is quite new was manufac tured by Messrs Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton and is a fi prou in the WR Godown of the late firm of Russell & Sturgis, Manila.
Farticulars may be obtained on applica tion to
MORRIS & RAY Hongkong, March-20, 1877.
FOR SALE.
HENRIOT & Co. CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche "Dry."
TH. ROEDERER & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche.
JOHN DURAND.& Co.'s CLARETS and
WHITE WINES.
STATE & KENTION'S PORTS and
SHERRIES.
MOULLON & Co.'s COGNACS, 1,2, 68tare. BLANCHY FRERES & Co.'s COGNACS. JUSTUS LEMBRE & Co. Hongkong, April 9, 1677.
150
NOW READY. CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part 1, Consult him professionally A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro,
R. STOUT intends visiting JAPAN
Dr
shortly, and would be glad if those
Who wish to Compot tina rosa Early pp. 203-By EnFEST JOEK ÉTEL, Ph.D.
Day
BOU
FOR CONSULTATION;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(No. 1, Alexandra Terrass. Hongkong, April 4, 1877.
Tübingen.
Price: Two Detate AND A HALF. To be had from Messrs Lanz, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Menere KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 6, 1877,
if Returned.
Dining Table, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Whatnots, Sideboard, Glass-ware, and Plated-ware.
GEO. SMITH & Co., Agents for China and Japan. Iron Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Chest of
NORTON & Co.,
Drawers with Glass, English-made Writ Agents in Hongkong.ing Desk, Folding Chairs, Class Book- onse, Marble-top Toilet Table and Wash- stands.
Hotlees of Firms.
NOTICE:
E have This Day Opened a Branch of our Firm at AMOY. Mr F. F. ELWELL Will Act as our AGENT at that Port.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
NOTICE
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MR. WILHELM CARL ENGEL M BRECHT VON PUSIAU, A
and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER, have been admitted Partners in our Firm from the First of January, 1877.
WM. PUSTAU & Co., Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai, Hongkong, April 16, 1877.
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NOTICE, TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the BUSINESS of Diy OFFICE, during may Temporary Absence from the Colony,
R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Siripping. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
&c.,
ko., And,
&c.
One SEWING MACHINE and Stand. Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Satur day, the 26th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 4 1 British Ship.
"MADURA," STANTON, Master, will load here and will have immediate
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"THOMAS LORD," HALL, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Ship
**LALLA ROOKH," HENDER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, April 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Clipper Ship
...“ LEUOADIA,” MEARNS, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, April 20, 1877.)
Notices to Consignees. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. FOLGA,
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NOTICE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8.
Volga, from Landon, are hereby in
formed that their are and stored at thidr risk at the Company's, Godowne, wheuoo delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before MONDAY, the 21st May, at Noon, requesting it to be landed here,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed aftor SATUR- DAY, the 26th Mays at Noon, will be subject. to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
H. DU POUEY, Agenti Hongkong, May 20, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Î, & O, S. N. Coja S. 5. KASHGAR.
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CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shoves
Versol, from Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the BOKHARA and THIBET from Lon- don, and PESHAWUR from Calcutta, are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whenep delivery can be obtained from this date.
Goods not delivered by the 26th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo for Shanghai will be for warded on by following Steamer unless applied for by the Consignees before Noon
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent
To-morrow.
Hongkong, May 20, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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THE BRITISH SHIP CARRIOKS,
PS FROM LONDON.
..
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
Co
named Vessel are requested to send in thoir Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to tako imme- herediate delivery of their Goods.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
"NEW ERA, SAYER, Master, will load and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 27, 1877."
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 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,
The A1 American Bark
"ROSETTA MONEIL," BROWN, Master, will load here and will have immediate de
For Freight, apply to
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.spatch as above. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, May 22, 1877.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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THE Bullic Auction,
HE Undersigned has received instruc
ON
WEDNESDAY,
the 80th day of May, 1677, at Noon, on Board,
The Hulk "CHASE," lately used as the Gunpowder Depot, as she now lies ae18 in this Harbour, off STONE CUTTERS ISLAND, with ONE ANCHOR and CHAIN.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY. and after the 16th day of November, 1876, ned until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN SARY will be carried on by the Under signed.
WM CRUICKSHANK, Manager, Hongkong, November 21, 1876,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of
the hammer; and the Vessel to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the
hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 17, 1877.
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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 14, 1877..
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A 1 British Barque
"NOVELTY"
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1877.
BARQUE CHINAMAN, FROM LONDON,
nats Vessel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are requested to sond la their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods..
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con.. signees risk and expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
GERMAN BARQUE IRIS, FROM
HAMBURG "
YONSIGREES of Cargo by the above Vessel 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 the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con. assignees risk and expense.
Captain COLLIVER, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch aboye.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1877.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The A1 American Barthe
HELENA," Captain Snow, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1877.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, May 19, 1877.
YONSIGNEES_ of Cargo per Gerinan
CON
Barque CAURA, THIEHEN, Master, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside
Cargo. Impeding the discharge will ba landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WE. PUSTAU & Co
Agents
1010 Hongkong, May 22, 1877,