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Voz, XXXIII. No. 4480號八月—十年七十七百八千一英
mod esdontimations.
ÁGENTS FÖR THE UHINA MAIL.
LONDON: F. Atsàn, 8¡ Glamaní y Lane
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREKE, 30,
Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgaten Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDT & Co
Old Jewry, B,C. SAMUEL DHadomo ya Burr O Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Btreet.
PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE ROSTY,
19, Rue Mousier, Paris.HALAL NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nar-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & Gozon, Mis bourne and Sydney, to me at SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts
@generálly:—Baran & Braox, Sun Fras SINGAPORE, AND STRAITS-SATLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINEZEN & Co Manila, CHINA-Swalow, Quzzen & CanPBELL, AMOY, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. A HADE & Co. Shanghai, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kar ★ WALAH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAWS FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
A PAID-UP CAPITAL5,000,000 Dollar
RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
CQUET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman H. HOPPIUS, Tag, Deputy Chairman, D, BASSOON, Eng. E. B. BALILIOS, Haq. WILHELM REISEBA,
Edg W. H. FORSES, Esg ** Hon W. KirwICE. ED. TOBIN, Esq. A. Molynn, Eng.
JONSCHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Bhangbal, EVEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKRUS London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
"ADMAS INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance,
0
For Fixed Deposita
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.'
4 per cent. 7, 199 5 per cent 12
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exoliango bustness transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Rond East. Hongkong, August 16, 1877. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL
.....................£800,000, RESERVE FUSD,................£110,000.
: :
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
· THE CITY BANE,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH HONG. KONG grants Drafta on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bill of Exchange; and conducts all kinds. of Banking and Exchange Business,
Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De pakita for Axed periods on terms which may be acertained on applications/17
Intimations. HUNYADI JÁNOS WATER
THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT.
YARON ··LIEBEG afirma" that "its-
richness in APERIENT SALTS surpasses that of all known WATERS,”
BARON
3
•
CAMWHOLESALE OR REFALL OF
A. 6. WATSON & Co.,
Hongkong Dispensary Hongkong, November 2, 1877.
dež
IN THE GOODS OF
veredik va dimultane
PROSPER EDOUARD HENRI
DERODE Decalda TOTICE is hereby given that all CRE N
DITORS and other Persani having Any CLAIMS OF DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of PROSPER EDOUARD
Established
"Hongkong Evening
MAIL.
Shipping –List.” Published every Lvening.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1877. BLWATTET
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hava Lecaived instructions to well by Public Auction, en
SATURDAY,
the 10th November, 1877, at 2 o'clock Pm, at No. 7, Garden Road, the Re
fo For Sale. LAMMERT ATKINSON & 00.
HAVE FOR SALE,tat
EX STEAMSHIPS
4 YORKSHIRE, ”. “MADAGASCAR," "CITY OF TOKIO,” Z, ÉLUST prear rhone, and ba
HENRI DERODE, late of. Lüle, France, day of Doomber, 1669, and Letters of Ad
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD ministration of whose personal estate wera duly granted to ANDRE DAMMANN, of FURNITURE, &, comprising: Chinte Canton in the Empire of China, Merchant, Covered Drawing-room Chairs, Couches, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Ottomans, Card and Centre Tables, Probate Jurisdiction on the 26th day of Marble topped Tables, Fenders and Fire October, 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their CLAIMS Irons, Rugs, Curtains, Sideboard, Wago OF DEMANDS to the said ANDRE DAM-nette, Dining Table and Chairs, Sofa, MANN at his address aforesaid or to the Wardrobes, Double Bedstead, Spring Undersigned WILLIAM HENEY BREBETON, Mattres, do, Cheval Glass, Toilet and the Ballettor of the sald ANDRE DAMMANN other Tables, Washstands, Chest of at the Office of the said. WILLIAM BLANEY Drawers, Shanghai Batk, Ice Chest, BRERETUR, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Meat Safe: on or before the Ist day of Bebruary, 1878, And notice is hereby given that at the ex piration of the last mentioned day the sald ANDRE DAMMANw will proceed to diatribute the sets of the said PROSPER EDOU. ARD HENBL DERODE amongst the parties entitled, having regard to the claims of which the asid Andar Dammann has
midence of Major W. E, Bunton, H. MNEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER Royal Engineers,
their had notice and that the said AND DAMMANN will not be liable for the areata, or any part thereof, so distributed to any person of whose claim the said ANDRE LAMMANN HAs zob had notice at the time of the distribution/dpa, Bernsto
Dated this Sist day of October, 1877. of fade WiH. BRERETON,
Bolicitor of the said Andre Dammann.
BIZIN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased
def
ditors and other Femous, having any OTICE is hereby given that all Cro OLAIMS or DEMANDS, upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Jate Master of the S, S. ZEALANDIA" who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly prored, and Letters
of Administration, with the Will annexed,
An Assortment of Wines & Spirits, do One Double Fly Indian Tent, 12 feet square,
Two Tentes d'Abria.
The well-known Racing Pony.
"PEGASUS,"
who ran at Hongkong Races in 1876; quiet to ride, and carries a Lady safely.
Horse Rugs, Blankets, and Sundry Stable Gear.
do.
&o., Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur niture will be on view on Friday, the 9th November.
TERMS OF SALE-Ceah before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7:17. All Lots, with sil faulty and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fail of the hammer.
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Hongkong, November 5, 1877. PUBLIC AUCTION.
VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSEHOLD. PHOPHNTY, được
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have received instanstions to sell by
MONDAY,
the 81st December, 1877, at Noon, at their Sale Room, Praya Central,
The following PIECES or PARCELS of GROUND, with the Buildings erected thereon.
of whose perzonal Estate were duly granted Public Auction, (unless previously dis to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27 Queen's Read, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the posed of by Private Sale), on Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro- bate Juriadiation, on the 22nd day of Sep tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Jon FAIRBAIRN at his address aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HENBY BEERSTON, the Bolicitor of the said Joan FAIRDAIEN, at
First-All that Piece or Parcel of the Office of the sald. WILLIAM: HENBY BRERETON, 20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, GROUND, situated in Victoria, Hong- on or before the 15th day of January, 1878. kong, and Registered in the Land Office And notice is hereby given that at the as the remaining portion of INLAND LOT expiration of the inst-mentioned day, the No. 41, abutting on the North side sald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proveed to dia- thereof on a Public Road, and Measuring tribute the Assata of the said JAMES thereon 153 feet, on the South side SMITH FERRIES amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN has then had notice; and that the sald JOHN FALERAIEN will not be liable for the Amets or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the fime of the distribution.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877-
WM, H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN. js18
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
ANE CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, so their fals Room, Prays Central, on
thereof on Section 4 of the aforesaid Inland Lot No. 41 and Measuring thereon 75 feet and 55 feet, on the East side" thereof on a Public Road, and Measuring thereon 88 feet, and on the West side thereof on a Close Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 201, and Measuring thereon 36 feet, which said Piece or Parcel of Ground contains in the whole about 8,000 square feet, of which the Annual Crown Rent is $73,01, together with the Messages or Tene- ments standing thereon, at present leased by D. RUTTUNJEE, Esq.
SecondAll that fiece or Parcel of GROUND, situated in the Poke-folum District of Hongkong, and Registered in the Land Office us and 115, abutting on the North side thereof on Closes Registered in the Land Office £a Farm Lots Nos 18 and 20, and Messur- the 9th November, 1877, at Nooning thereon 1,200 feety on the South side
A VERY CHOICE ABORTMENT OF TASMANIAN OPOSSUM BUGS AND MATS,
FRIDAY,
thereof on Government Ground, and Measuring thereon 600 feet, on the East side thereof on a Water Course, and MORTON'S OILMAN'S STORES, Measuring thereon 1,400 feet, and on Jama, Salad Oil, Vinegar, Pickles, Tart the West side thereof on the Sea at high Fruits, Raising, Salt, Chesse, &c. Water Water Mark, and Messuring therson low's Letter and Note Paper, Blue and 700 feet, which said Piece or Parcel of Cream Laid Foolscap, Chit Note Paper Ground contains in the whole 22 Acres, and Envelopes to Match. Penknives, of which the Annual Crown Rest is Pocket Knives, Scissors, Pooket Books, $53.40.
Money Purses, Toy Tea Sets, Toy Pistols and Cape, Cash Boxes, Shirt Studs,
All that Piece or Parcel of GROUND,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT Clocks, Larapa. Electroplated Tea Bete, situated in the Poke-folum District of
OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
DESIRING
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the worlds wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our packs ages. Buits at law have been instituted against the MARIES AND PURŐHLASERS OF these imitations, -Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL
LIAN?" are stencilled on the costs, and the words “ DEVOE ET'G CO. PATENTS are stamped on the top of the tan
THE DEVOB MANUFACTURING CA, 60 Benver and 1/7 Pear) Mesela, NEW YORE, 0,8,7
Came Blanda, Spoons and Forks, Balt Cellars, Flannel
Also,
5 Dinner Services
60 dos. Brass Furniture Springs,
2 cases Gilt Picture Frame Mouldings, # Fire-proof Iron Bafor.
TEENS OF BALE Cash before delivery
Hongkong, and Registered in the Land Office as FARM Lor No. 80, abutting on the South side thereof on a Close Be gistered in the Land Office as Farm Lot No. 29, on the East side thereof on the road to Aberdeen, and on the North and West sides thereof on a Water Cotine, which said Fiste or Parcel of Ground
In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. contains in the whole 34 Acres, of which The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors the Annual Crown Rent is 812; together of description, at purchaser's risk on the with a quantity of Building Materials at fall of the hammer.
present contalsed in and about the houses described as "Belmont" upon the afore- Hongkong, November 6, 1877.
maid Lota. PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
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FRIDAY, the 9th November,
1877, at 2 o'clock p.m...
At the Godowns, No. 7, Queen's Road
Central
An Involes of RUGS and CARPETS, now on View,
~~ THOS G. GLOVER, weg wideiationser.
Hongkong, Bernaber 3, 1877,
*** The First Shipment of Busch & Co.E. Celebrated Covbrand DANISH BUTTER,
In Tins of 1 b. each, 60 Cents per lb jur
• In Tins of 2 lb. cach, 55 Cents per lb. p. In Tins of 4 lb. enoh, 50 Cents per lbs Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL OILMANS' STORES, and· American Family MESS STORES-As per their JULY PRICE LIST, – quit bonh
(au Storés sold by L. &. & Co. dre of the
A
Very Best Quality).
Chappell & Co, e, New and Popular
MUSIC and SONGS, C
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
12/4 and 14/4
California KNEE BOOTS. O Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE
MEN'S BOOTS. US HORSE BLANKETS, Central and Pin-fre CARTRIDGE
ETCASES, MANGA CULOFIT Gun-Wads, PEROUSSION: CAPS.: 9:2|| BILLIARD TABEF CLOTHS, A ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TARRED LINES. FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In
sertion of all Sizes...
INDIA BUBBER and CANVAS DE. ELIVERY and SUCTION HOSE.
Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS. FENDERS,and FIRE IRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES,
WATER FILTERS. Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH
BRUSHES, BRUSHES,
NAIL
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S
STATIONERY, BOOKS, NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE
SCHOOL BOOKS. &o,
Hongkong, September 10, 1877.
D
FOR SALE
A N 1 SE 3 FE
TUBORGS ABBIEREE $7 per Case quarts. $9 per Case pints. LANE, OBAWFORD & Co., Sole Agents
1877.
1.ዩ
Hongkong, November
FOR SALE,"
ARGE TAKASIMA COAL,
EX GODOWE AT 88 PRE TON. Apply to Conte a condes
THE. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Boud Central, and East Point, Hongkong, October 24, 1877,
FOR SALE
SHAMIEN OANTON,
PROPERTY kwown Lox No. 40, coating woodlous DWELLING HOUSE OFFICES and SILE GODOWN.
For particulars, apply to
October 15, 1877.
G. M. SMITH, Canton,
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT Part E, A to B with Introduction - Royal Gro Tübingen.
P03-BY ERNEST JOHN Ertl, Ph.D.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND & Hatya To be had from Mesizs Laxz, OsawrORD
Co., Hongkong and Shanghaland Moser
KELLY & WALan, Shanghali
Hongkong, February 8, 1977.
To Let
TO LET
OS. 4, and 6, PERILE TARRAGE, ELGIN
Apply to
LANE, OBAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
A
N OFFICE TO LET
Apply to
BEST LANDSTEIN & 00, Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
TO LET Buga TOUSE No. 10 Albany Road, lately
compled by the Ear, B. 2. K100. Bianco Villa, Pok-fou-lam, Furnished; House No. 2, Seymour Kerrace.
spacious Godown attached, at present Nos. 9 and 11, Queen's Road Central) occupied by Mesure BUTTERFIELD AJ SEZKE. D DAVID 64SSOON, SONE & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 18791
TERMS OF SAL-One-half of the purith chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion
of the Deed of Deeds of Transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser.
The Property to be at purchaser's rink on the fall of the hammer,inquit For further Paridenzlari, apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. Hourkeus, Dctober 81, 18!?.
TO LET
ME
Dwelling House and Offices 20.1. D'Agullar Brock, lately in the debonas Men of Mosers Dovenia Larkask # O
MEME DOUGLAS LAPAAIK & Co -Hongkong, July 2, 1977
seand Entertainment.
INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND,
NAMATEUR CONCERT,
In Ald of the above Fund, will be given in ST. ANDREW'S HALL,
(0ITY HALL}, THIS EVENING
8th November, 1877.
PROGRAMME
PARE LE
1. Overture, for two Pianos, "Athalie" (Mendelssohn),Mrs Hall Dr Clouth, Mr Rennell and Mr Bangster.
2. Cheras, "Irish Melody," (Arranged by
0. Jos Brambach),.............................2292821
Members of the German Liedertafel
3. Solo, Preghiera alla Madonna" (A. Tessarin),Mrs Robinson. (With Orchestral sxcompaniment : Violin, Violoncello, Harmonium and Piano.) 4 Solo, (Violoncello), "Variations" (Mon- delssohn),...........My W. Von Bobers. 5. Pianoforte Bolo, Waldscenen " (R.
Schumann)....
Mr Bennell
4. Chorus, "Der Jäger Abschied (Men-
delssohn),
Aembere of the German Liedertafel.
ad Na Mis-PART II,
7. Overture, for two Pianos "Son and der Stranger? (Mendelssohn),....Mrs Hall,
Dr Clouth, Mr Bennell and Mr Sangster. 8. Solo, Cavatina from Assedio di Ldeda" ( Petrolla),........... Mrs Robinson.. 9. Concerto in 4 Minor, Opus 54, (R. Schumann), Mr Bennell and Dr Clouth. 10. Quartatte (Vocal),....!..
Members of the German Liedertafel. 11, Solo, (Baritone), Wanderlied (Bohu Mr Hirst.
12, Chorus, In der Heimath" (Carl WII-.
helm), Members of the German Liedertafel
Tickets 22 sauh, to be had at Mestra: LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., (where Plan of the Hall may be seen) on and after "TUES- DAY, the 30th October.
Doors Open at 8.30 p.m., to Commence at 9 p.m.
Hongkong, November 8, 1877.
Notices of Firms,
2) QUIENOTICE.
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HAVE This Day admitted Mr WILLIAM LEGGE 28 PARTS in my Business, which will-henceforth be conducted under the Style of HUGHES & LEGGE.
WALA W KERFOOT HUGHES,
Hongkong, November 1, 1877.
AALÀ ENA NOTICE.
M
Jal
TE. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY was Sdmitted a PARTNER in our Firm on the 1st July, 1877,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE
MTB. JAMES AYTON MANN is autho Arized to Sign our Firm by Proours
GEPP & Co. Canton, November 1, 1877.
NOTICE,
jal.
THE Business of SHARE and GENE RAL BROKER, hitherto conducted in my name, will now be carried onducted the Style of COHEN & HEATON Mr ALEXANDER MAOGLASHAN HEATON having: This Day become a PARTNER therein, viungo
Bean & even · CHAS. O COHEN,
jal Hongkong, November 1, 1877. f
Word W NOTICE. S T HAVE This Day Established myself
at this Port as a GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT. -
J. Y. VERNON SHAW. Hongkong, November 1, 1877,
myl
NOTICE TAROM This Date My EDWARD SHIPYARD
and Mrs W. GESIG, are autho rised to sign the name of our Firm per Provaration at Fooshow, and Mr. F. F. ELWELL at AMOY.
RUSSELL & Co-
Chips, June 1, 1877
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
det
The Steamship JAR VENICE,”.
Capt. Ratove, will leave for the above Forts on TUES. DAY, the 18th Instant, at 8 p..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 6, 1877. 2018 FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AKD CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"HINDOSTAN,"
Capt. A. B. MacTavish, will leave for the above Porta on Next, the 18th Last; at 8p.m. For Freighs of Passage, apply tomtalanu
DAVID BASBOON, SONS & Co.,
Agente Hongkong, Novamber 6, 1877.
molá
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The Portuguese Ship ANNA SALVA,"
Captain Souza, will load here for the above Porta, and will baràquick despatch, G
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP PIN L Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
conta:
E
FOR MANILA, The Spanish Brig
SAN LORENZO,"
►MANDARIAGA, Master, will have Immediate despatch for the above Port.
For Fraight, apply to t
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, October 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The A 1 American Barkentine ENA" ABIEL ARBOTT"
J. Omasu, Meater, will load here: for the above Fort, and have
early despatch,
For Freight, apply to
na wakati RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
FOR LONDON. DA
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The 1001 British Barque
WOODVILLE, BA
T. E. NELSON, Master, will load here and bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co, Hongkong, September 20, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A1 British Barque
"CHOCOLA,"
Capt. KENNETT, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to s
ROZARIO & 00. Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE É SYDNEY. (To follow the Chocola.)
The A1 British Barque GRANATUA MEMPREZA"
"Capt. SKINNER, will load here, and have a quick despatch as above,
Foz, Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 American Ship
COLORADO,
INGRAHAM, Master, will load- here for the above Port, and
will have fjalok despatch,' For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN ♣ Ce.- Hongkong, November 3, 1877.
FOR HONOLULU. *.
The 4 1 American Ship
"CHARTER OAK” STAPLES, Master, will load hero for the shove Fort, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 British Ship
ISLES OF THE SOUTH," ▶DENNETT, Manter, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to de 90 VOGEL, HAGEDORN &i Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 1100 years splendid
British Clipper Bhip BAMEYDENHAM”
A. MILAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the abors Port. ⠀⠀⠀ For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O.....
Agenta
Hongkong, September 27, 1877,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, LA
The 3/8 L. I. L German Ship
JAEGER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatek. » . For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN ↳ C Hongkong, September 10, 1877,--
G. FALCONER & Öð WATCH AND: CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, UHARIN AND BOOKS.
| 16, Quam's Bead Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877,