The
VOL. XXXVIII. No. 5875.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. 0.. GRONAR Smer & Co., 30, Cornhill, GOUDON & Gorou, Ludgate Cirers, E.C. BATER HANDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMBEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154,
Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE-GALLION &
PRINCE, 36, Rue Lufayette, Purin. ** NEW YORK:-ANDURY WIND), 133, Nas-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
- ZEALAND:-Gonpox & Goren, Mel! bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO und American Porte generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
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SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.:-SAYLE & Co., Sinare, Hingapore. C. HEIKSZEN. & Co., Manila,
CHINA: -Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, Wuson, NICHOLLA & Co. Fochure Huis & Co.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY
WALNH. Yoheshamu, LANE, Chaw FORD & Co.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. (Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.) RECOGNISED BY 30TH APEI, 1802.
ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
CAPITAL FULLY PA-..£3,200,000. RENKRYK, FUND,
£800,000.
HEAD OFFICE JA Rue Benažux, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES 2: LANDON, BOURDON, SAN FRANCISON, MARSEILLES, BONDAY, LYONS
CALCUTTA,
HONGKONG,
HANKOW,
NANTES, SHANGHAI, Foocrow,
MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY.
LONDON, BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, Merens .. HAMBRO & SON..
The Hongkong Agoucy receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained or application, grants Drafts and Credita or all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.
F. COCHINARD,
Agent, Honghomp.
Hongkong, February 8, 1882.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Zoya! "Charter.}
PAID-UP CAPITAL....
RAT
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..£1,500,000
骏七十月五年二十八百几千一英 Notices of Firms.
GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Mr. C. A. SCHULTZ will be in URING ny Absence from Hongkong CHANGE of the Company's OPPICE. A. SUENSON,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, May 11, 1882.
China Mail.
1845.
Established February,
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1882.
For Sale.
LANE. CRAWFORD & Co.
C
LARETS
From a SOUND WINE at $3.50, to CHATEAU LARTE
SHERRIES-
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GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY. HAVE This Day taken CHARGE of the Company's DFFICE.
C. A. SCHULTZ,
PORTS
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Hongkong, May 11, 1882.
NOTICE
E Undersigned bas Admitted Mr. M. L. SALAMON into PARTNER. SHIP from this date, and the BUSINESS in- future will be Conducted under the Style of * HOLMES & SALAMON.”~~~~
(Signed) GEORGE HOLMES. Queen's Road Central,
1st May, 1882
NOTICE
A PAE DRY WINE at $8 to Very CHOICE
AMONTILLADO.
Goon WINE at $8 50, to Old INVALID. Pour:
HOCKS-
STILL and SPARKLING.
BURGUNDIES.
jel
Hongkong, May 15, 1882.
THE INTEREST and RAMPONSIBILITY OF Mr. CHARLES KAHN in our Firm CEASED on the 30th April, 1882.
REISS & Co. Hongking, 1st May, 1882.
} Shanghai,
NOTICE
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Thundersigned in the Firs of THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBLITY of
Messrs. D. D. Opera & Co., of Amoy, Foorhuw, Takin and Taiwanfoo, has Ces from the 30th of April, 1892,
E. N. MEHTA. B. S. MEHTA.
TE Hare Tus Day commenced Bust-
WE NER MERCHANTS COM-
MISSION AGENTS at Amoy, Foochow and Taiwanfte, under the Style and Firm of "MEHTA & Cà ̈·
E. N-MEHTA.- B. S. MEHTA. Hongkong, May 1, 1882.
NOTICE.
TEE Undorsigngd have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the sale of their GOODS by Messra KYNOCH & Co., of WITION, near BIRMINGHAM
RAUNE and CHAMBERTIN.
CHABLIS
SAUTERNA
CHAMPAGNES.-
Å.
FOR SALE..
RAUTERT MAINZ
DELICIOUS
TABLE BEER
4 doz. Case CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES.
sio...
Case.
Apply to
SANDER & Co.
Hongkong, March 30, 1882.
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER,
22, PRAYA CENTRAL
OTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,
MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &o, &c., &o,
Hongkong, May 1, 1892.
FOR SALE.
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Fathoms SECOND-HAND TWO-INCH 195 CABLE, suitable for Mobrings.
In Lots to auit.
Apply to
MOSELLE.
WILLIAM DOLAN,
22, Pruga Centoul,
julü
Hongkong, May 1, 1882.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,
ΛΩΤ
CABINET
Aurniture,
HONGKONG.
ON VIEW AT OUR STORE--
A Choice Collection of
MODERN ARTISTIC FURNITURE,
In SOLID ENGLISH, ITALIAN, AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT, MAHOGANY, and other Choice' Foreign Woods,
OF SOUND CONSTRUCTION, EXCELLENT FINISH,
And
ModeratePrice,
SUITABLE FOR THE
NOVEL PRAWING ROOM, BOUDOIR, DINING ROOM, LIBRARY,
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 13, 1881.
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AND
NOTICE.
RICH
THE INTEREST and ReaPONSIBILITY of Mr.
UPHOLSTERY
China, 20th April, 1882.
RUSSELL & Co.
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WORK.
Manufactured
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-FRANCIS BLACKWELL FORBES in our Firms, CEASED on the 31st December, 1881.
POSITS.
At 3 months' notice 3 % por Annum.
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4% 6 %
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Current Accounts kepts on Torma which
may be learnt on application.
-(BO.--0--SCOTF,
Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879.
Hongkong and
I
NOTICE.
WE KAISHA
Have been appointed Aavers for tho
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING" CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 2,100,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
Chairman H. L Dalrymflz, Esq. Deputy Chairman-WM. REIKERS, Esq.
IM. E SAasoON, Esq, C. VINCENT SMITH,
Rug
H. Harrics, Esq.
Hon. F. B. JOHNSON
A. P. MOEWEN, Esq.
A. MOIVER, Esq. F. D. SAMBOR, Esq.
W. S. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEE.
Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,EWEN CAMERON, Eng. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
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Bank
HONGKONG, ←
··INTEREST. ALLOWED.
N Carront Deposit Account at the rate
of 2 por cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
F
For Fixed Deposits:-
For 3 months, 3 por cent. për anzum,
11
& per cent.
212
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5 per cent
LOCAL BILIS DISCOUNTED,
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Crédits granted on approved Securitien and every description of Banking and Exchange business 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 Road East, Hongkong, March 22, 1982,
THE LONIKIN ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First,
A.
1720.
THE Undoreigned having been appointed Agenta for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:
A Marine Department.
Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports
of India, China and Australia..
current rates.
Fire Department.
of Tokiu, at TIS PORT
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1882.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
ESSÚS W. & J. LOCKETT'S Cele Mbrated BRANDS, THREYALL'S EX- port PALE ALE, and FINDLATZR'S *** DUBLIN STOUT in Fints and Quarts.
Fine OLD PORT, in Cases of l dozen. Also,
SILLERY MOUSSEAUX (VIN DE CEAMPAGNE), in Cases 2 duzen Fints and 1 dosin Quarts.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co Hongkong, February 1, 1882.
Co.'s
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With Elegant Curtain Materials, Wall Papers, Dados, Furniture Coverings,
Mr.
Carpets, &c., En Suite.
HALL & HOLTZ, Syrare, from thess Hall & Halty buing
SHANGHAI
To Let.
TO LET.
an a visit to
Thongkong will be happy to give any in
formation idating to the abere.
-(POSSESSION ON Ke Joxe Nexn)
Hongkong, May 11, 1882.
FOR SALE.
ULES MUMM
CHAMPAGNE,
THE FIRST FLOOR, West Side, of Quaris.
817 per 1 doz Case.MARINE HOUSE," No. 15, QUSEN's Pints..... ....$13 por 2 doz
ROAD. Now in the necupation of Mesars WILSON & BIRD.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
To Let.
TO BE LET FURNISHED
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(WITH IMMEDIATE FOSSESSION.)
WESTVILLAS"
For Particulars, apply to
MR. R. G. ALFORD, Surveyor, Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong, May 10, 1882.
TO LET.
(WITH POSSESSION ON THE 1ST MAY.).
THE New FAMILY RESIDENCE - Road, replete with every convenience, TRASI LAWN, STARLING, do.
uste next to EXCRIBICE on Robinson
1200,
8 FIEST-CLASS GODOWNS of all Bizes--- Water ride. Inspection is invited,
Apply to
SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON. Hongkong, April 8, 1887.
TO BE LET.
Life Department. Polletas issued for sums not exceeding rek 258,000 33 reduced rates.
THE FRONT PORTION of PREMISES - Policles fasted for long or short periods at formerly occupied by the late E. CHANTEL & Co., 15, QUERE'S ROAD. Suit able for either One or Two OFFICE or
Apply to
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, May 1, 1883.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, July 26, 1672,
Apply to E. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, May 16, 1882.
G
ODOWN ST O LET
PRAYA EAST AND WANCHAI ROAD. For Particulars, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Hongkong, April 26, 1882.
TO LET
OS. 4 and 9, SzYOUR TERRACE
Na 2 and 4, PEDDAR'S HILL Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONB & Co. Hongkong, May 3, 1882.
TO LET.
(WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.).
THE HOUSE known as "PARSEE
VILLA," ROBINSON ROAD, For Particulars, apply to“
THE
G. R. LAMMERA, Peddar's Wharf Hongkong, May 1, 1882.
HG TO LET COMMODIOUS OFFICES and Cou
PRADOR'S QUARTERS, &o, with or GODOWNS, in Peddar's Wharf Pithout present in the occupation of Mouse Hase & Co. View of the Harbour. Possession to be had from the 1st May
Apply to
G.. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, April 5, 1882,
next.
Intimations.
SUPREME COURT.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
A
JOTICE is hereby given, that the JURY- MEN and WITNESSES summoned for the 18th Instant, need not attend on that day, but on MONDAY, the 22nd I ́stant, at 10 a.m.,.precisely.
EDW. J. ACKROYD, Registrar Hengkong, May 18, 1892.
Intimations.
NOTICE
TOTCH-is hereby given that-on-all-
DOCUMENTARY BILLS delivered to the Undersigned Banks, or. after 1sT July, 1882, the Rate of Discount, nut, ex• ceeling five per cent per annum, which will be allowed to the Drawers or Acceptors, nn retiring the Billa before maturity, will be as follows:-
At one half per cent, per annum abore the advertised Paty of Interest for short Deposits allowed by the leading London Joint Stock Banks, if the Bille are taken up in Great Britain,
日一初月四年午壬
Intimations.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COM:
PANY.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
HE Second DIVIDEND for the Yaari 1881, being an interim Return to contributing Shweholders of TWENTY-FIVI PER CENT. (252) on Net Promia for that. year, is now Declared, in accordance with the Resolution passed at the Ordinary Gioueral Meeting of the Company held on the 14th: altimo.
Payable at the HesGKONG and SHANGHAI Warrants will be iamed in due course,
BANK on and after Monday, the 8th Inst.
By Order of the Court of Directora,
HERBERT- S. MORRIS,
Secretary.
Singlai, 2nd May, 1882.
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Fist Interim BONUS of TWENTY-FIVE per cent, upon Contributions, and an Interin DIVIDEND of ONɛ Hunnsen and FIFTY-TWO Dezians per Shard for the year 1881, will bo Payable on FRIDAY," "the 12th Instant
Warrants may be had on applivation at the Office of the Society on and after that date.
By Order of the Board,
DOUGLAS JONES,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, May 5, 1882.
NOTICE.
. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
OMMENCING with the Departure of the "ANADTH" from this Port on the der Juxe NEXT, the Steamers of this Company will call at COLOMBO vnfy, and nuť at Galle, ns heretofore.
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G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agelit. Hongkong, May 12, 1882.
Shipping.
Steamers.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED,"
FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cryo & Passengers al through rates for F00, TIENTSIN, NEW. CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE. )
The Company's Chartered.
Steamer
"Blockzhalls,"
Capt. 1. GRANGER, Will
be despatched as above on THURSDAY,
the 18th Instinkt, ut 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers
Hongkong, May 10, 1882.....
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The Company's Chartered
Steamer
"Moray,"
Capt, WM, TOTTON, will
be despatched for the above Parts on THURSDAY, the 18th Inst, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers...
Hongkong, May 11, 1882.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
"Arratum Apatir,"
Capt. A. B. MACTAVISIT, will bo dospateliod for the above Porta on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at-3 p.m. -
For Froight or Passago, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,.
Agents
Hongkong, May 11, 1882,
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STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. The P. & O. S., N. Co.'s
Steamship
"Sumutra"
will leave for the above place on FRIDAY, 19th May, nt 4 p A. MOIVER,
Sheperintendent.
At the Current Minimam Rate of D count of
of the
National Banks of Franca, myag Italy, Belgium and Germany, respectively, P. & O. §., N. Co.'s Office,
if take
taken up in either of those countries.
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At the Current Rate of Rebate for Docu- mentary Bills, if taken up in Switzerland or the United States.
At the Current Rate of Rebate allowed
by the Exchange Banks, if taken up at any place east of Suez.
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For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
A WEMYSS, p. Manager. For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
THE has been
Designed as he appointed COALS at HoxCxONG, from and after this date..
H. 3. TRIPP, Miton Budi Mall 8. 8. Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882
OLONEL IKE AUSTIN'S NEW
AMERICAN RIFLE RANGE,
BOWLING ALLEY HONGKONG HOTEL, OPEN ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 1882.. BELL TARGETS, FLYING AND STA-For
TIONARY BIED8, 40, Šo
Popular Pricest FOUR SHOTS for...
25 Cents.
Gallery open daily from 4 to 12 ἐπ
p.m., all respectable Members of the Community
Hougkung, April 20, 1882.
WA
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English "ard Chinese.) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, can now be had at this Office:--Price; #1' auch."
CHINA Marz Ofios.
JOHN THURBURN, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aux-
tralia and China,"
WILLIAM FORREST, Manager, For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,
G. E. NOBLE, p Chief Manager, the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris," F. COCHINARD, Agent. Hongkong, May 8, 1882,
TOK KEE, COAL MERCHANT
Hongkong, May 10, 1882.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL.
The Co's Steamship
** Jason,” Captain Brown, will be despatched on or about
the 20th Tristant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE, Agent..
Hongkong, May 9, 1882.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY
PRick, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, KEPPEL BAY, BRIS BANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Stigmer
**Crusader? will be dospatched na ore on MONDAY, the
Parools cannot be received after Noon on SATURDAY, 20th Tristant, at our Offies. For Freight or Passage, apply to
22nd Instant, at 4 più.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,-
Agents. Hongkong, May 15, 1882.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
say 22
FOR SHANGHAI: (Ticking Cergo E Passengers at through rates for CHEFO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN- TSIN, HANKOW aed Ports un
the YANGTSZE, ) ...
the 22nd Instit
The Co.'s Steamship
**Nestor,"
Captain Joo, will be dospatched on or about
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, May 12, 1882.
NOTICE..
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Co.'s Steamship
"Peiko," Commandt. CHAMPENOIS, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, May 12, 1882.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES-
PAQUEROT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Co.'s Steamship
Turtis,
Commandant Duvos, will he despatched for YOKOHAMA ehortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
DE CHAMPEAUX;
Agent. Hongkong, May 12, 1882.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 2.1.1. Gerni, Schooner "Bonita,"
Captain H. STERN, will load From here for the above Port, and will hava quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Hongkong, May 6, 1882.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 4 1 British Ship
" Brambletye," PICKARD, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 18, 1882. - .-..
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.1.1. American Bark
Charles Sterari," POWER, Master, will load horo for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, April 18, 1882.
Notices to Consignees.
VOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM HAMBURG.
[1HE Steamshipy Trina Wilhelm, Captain user, having arrived from the above Port, Consignees of Cargoare hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk, into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boate delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 10th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
STEMSSEN & Agents.
Hongkong. May 15, 1882.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FROM BATAVIA AND SAIGON,
THE S.-ship William Mackinnon having Tarrived from the abovu Porte, Con
signees of Cargo are hereby 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 will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' ruk and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, May 19, 1882.
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NOTICE is one that the fol
lowing Goods ¦---
AND MELBOURNE (Taking Cargo and Passengers for ADE- LAIDE, 24 NEW ZEALAND, FIJI and NEW CALEDONIAN PORTS.):
The Departure of the
Steamship
C.B, 20, Packages MERCHANDISE, "Fertigern,
Ex Steamer Paladin, from SAIGON, BROWN, for the landed and stored in the Godowns of the unless taken delivery of before, the 25th Undersigned on the 14th February last, Instant, they will be BOLD by AUCTION,
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33, WING HING Lang, Hongkong,
EEPS on hand for Sale al Kinds of avoidably POSTPONED until further KSTEAM COAL of the best quality, at
moderate rate; also has always Powerful STEAK- LAUNCHES for Hris at a reasonable Charge, either for special Purposes, Excur signs, or Towing
Hongkong, January 13, 1882.
above Forta, vi TAIWANFOO, is Un Notice.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., 3.
Agents.
iy19 Hongkong, May 13, 1882.
to defray expenses of Storage and Freight.
TUNG KEE & 0.
103, Wing Lok Street. Hongkong, May 13, 1882
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