The China Mail.
Vol. XXXVIII. No. 5876.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11 & 12, Clemena's Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. Gronos STERKT & Co., 30, Cornhill, Goanos & Gorcu, Ludgate Circus; E.C. BATES HENDY 4 Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMUEL DRACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE GALLJEN & PRINCE, 36, Juc Lafayette, Puris. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas
Jau Strict.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND--GORDON & Gore, M bourne aut Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
- cisco, SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c:—SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HENAZEŃ & Co., Manite.
CHINA --Macao, Mussie A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Suatore, CAMPELL & Co. Amy, Wisox, NICHOLLS & C Foochou, InDon & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWForn & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokuhuru, LAND; Chaw- FORD & Co.
Banks.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PAID-UP CAPITAL .....
.£1,500,000.
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
FORITH.
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At 3 months' uotico 3% per Annum.
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Current Accounts kepts-on-Terms which- may be learnt on application,
GEO. C. SCOTT,
-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION."-
PAID-UP CAPITAL.
6,000,000 Dollars.
RESERVE FUND..........2,100,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIBUTORS.. Chaignau-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. “ Deputy Chairman--WR. REINERS, Esq.
F. HOPPTUN, Esq. M. E. SASSOON, E Hon. F. L. JoHNSON. G. VINCENT SMITH,
Esq.
A. P. McEwEN; Bay.
A, MOIVEL, Esq.
F. D. SASHON, Esq.
W. S. Young, Esq.
-CHIEF MASAGER.
Hongkong THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,EWRY CAMERON, Eaŋ. LONDON BANKERS. —London and Cininty Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED, -
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :--
ca the daily
For 3 mouths, 3 per cent. per annum.
64 por cont, ma 41
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por conf.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
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Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and tho 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,"1882.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848 )}
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP....... £3,200,000. RESERVE FUND........
£800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rux BenGERE,
-PARIS
AGENCIES and BRANCHES al: LONDON,
BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG, LYONS, CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, ЗНАКОВА, Тосно»,
MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY.
LONDON BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND: THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
· Misang, C. J. HAMBRO & SON, ·
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Forms to be ascertained on application, grants Draits and Credits on
parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Fusine
F. COCHINARD,
Agent, Hongkong.
Hongkong, February 8, 1882.
Insurances.
· CALEDONIAN FIRE' AND LIFE IN- SURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, they are prepared to issus POLICIES of InsuraNGOS sgainst FIRE on the umal Terms,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January 1887.
J012
TEE TOKIO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
THE MITSUBISHI MAIL 8, 8.00.. having been appointed AUNTS for the above Company, the Undersigned- in prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at Current Rates and usual Discounts. H. J. H. TRIPP Agent, M. B. M. 8. 3. Co.
Hongkong, April 26, 1832.
號八十月五年二十八百八千一英
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY OF Mr. CHARLES KAHN in our firm CEASED on the 20th April, 1882.
REISS & Cn.
Hongkong 1st May, 1882. Shanghai,
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NOTTOE.
THE INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY of the Undersigned in the Firm of Mears. D.. D. Olla & Co., of Amoy, Fochon, Taka and Taiwanfoo, has CEASED from the 30th of Apr:l, 1982.
EN. MEHTA.
B. 8. MEHTA,
WE HAVE HIS DAY commencal Bext- NESS MERCHANTS and COM- MISSION AGENTS Amoy, Foochow and Taiwanfoo, under the Style and Fire of MEHTA & Co."
E. N. MEHTA. B. S. MEHTA.
Hongkong, May 1, 1882.
NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned have been appointed I SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of their GOODS by Mess KYNOCH & Oo, of WITTON, near BIRMINGHAM.
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 13, 1881.
NOTICE.
13au82
THE INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY of Mr.
FRANCE BLACKWELL FORBES.
h our Firm, Ceased on the 31st Decambur,
-RUSSELI& Com
1891
Hongkong and
China, 20th April, 1882.
NOTICE,
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WE Have been appointed AGENT for the
of Tokic, at This PORT.
-MITSU BŪŠSAN KAISHA.
GEL R. STEVENS & 09. Hongkong, February 1, 1892..
NOTICE.
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HE Undersigned has Admittedl· 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 Real Contra!,
1st May, 1882.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned have received instrue- Liens to Sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 10th May, at Noon, at tho B&O. Steam Navigation Company's Godowns, West Point,-
187 HALP Brats of JAPAN TEA, Landed ex P. & 0. 8. S. “Zambest,” {All more or too damaged by water,)
To be put up in Leds to suit Purchasers.
TERMS OF SALEÅszustempy.
HUGHES & LEGGE,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 17, 1882.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
ULES
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Co.'s
MUM M & OHAMPAGNE, Quarts.... ........817 per 1 doz. Casa. Pints.
$18 per 2 doz. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
FOR SALE.
TESSRS W. & J. LOCKETT'S Cele. ME
Y brated BRANDS, THRSFALL' Ex- port PALE ALE, and FINDLATER'S *** DUBLIN STOUTin Pints and Quarts.
Fine-OLD-PORT, in Cue of I dozen. Also,
SILLERY MOUSSEAUX (VIN DE CHAMPAGNE), in Cases 2 dozen Pints and 1- dezan Quarti
GEO. K. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 3, 1882,
To Let.
TO LET.
(WITH POSSESSION ON THE 1ST MAY.). THE
THE New FAMILY RESIDENCE Bit- unte next to EXCELSIOR on Robinson
TENNIS LAWN, STABLING,
Established February, 1848
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1882.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
CLARETS SOUND WINE at $3.50, to CHATEAU LAFITE.
SHERRIES---
A PALE DRY WINE at $8, to Very Cuoicz
AMONTILLADO.
PORTS-
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER,
22, PRATA CENTRAL
(OTTON' DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &c., &a, &c. Hongkong, May 1, 1889.
COTTON HEMERIDAN
FOR SALE.
Fathoms SECOND-HAND TWO-INCH
GOOD WINE at $8.50, to Old INVALID PORT. 195 FOLE SECOND AND TWO-le
HOCKS-
STILL And SPARKLING. BURGUNDIES
Hongkong, May 16, 1882.
BAUNE and CHAMBERTIN.
CHABLIS.
SAUTERNE.
CHAMPAGNES.
MOSELLE.
jolä
In Lots to suit.
Apply to
WILLIAM DOLAN,
22; Praya Central. Hongkong, May 1, 1832.
A.
FOR SALE.
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Intimations.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. -
Firat Interim BONUS of TWENTY-FIVE per cent. upon Contributions, and an Intorim DIVIDEND of ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY-TWO DOLLARS per
Share for the year 1881, will be Payable on FRIDAY, tho. 12th Instant.
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of thio' Seciety on and after that date.
By Order of the Beard,
DOUGLAS JONES,
Acting Secrelury»,
Hongkong, May 6, 1882.
Tenth Volume of the “CHINA REVIEW."
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MAINZ No w
RAUTERT
DELICIOUS.
PABLE BEER,
1,4 doz. P Case-CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES.
$10...
Case.
No. 5.--Vol, X.
-OF THE
SANDER & CO. CHINA REVIEW"
Apply to
Hongkong, March 30, 1882.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,
蔓
ART
CABINET
Jurniture
HONGKONG.
ON VIEW AT OUR STORE
A Choice Collection of
MODERN ARTISTIC FURNITJIE,
In SOLID ENGLISH, ITALIAN, AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT, MAHOGANY, and other Choice Foreign Woods,
OF SOUND CONSTRUCTION, EXCELLENT FINISH,
And
Moderate Price
SUITABLE
FOR THE
NOVEL PRAWING RADA, BOUDOIR, DINING ROOM,
AND
RICH
JUPHOLSTERY
WORK. Manufactured
MAY
HALL & HOLTZ,
SHANGHAL
To Let.
o'nd
BED ROOM,
IARAKT
With Elegant Curtain Materials, Wall Papers, Dados, Furniture Coverings,
Carpets, S.,
En Suite.
Mr. Byrne, from Messrs. Hall & Stoltz being on a wirit to Kangking will. The happy to give any in-
formation relating to the alone.
Hongkong, May 11, 1882.
ODOWN ST O. LET.
PHAYA BART AND WASCHAL ROAD.. For Particulars, apply to
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, April 26,-1382
TO LET.
NO, & and 9. SEYMOUR TERRACE.
Noa 2 and 4, PEDDAR'S HILL. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, May 3, 1882.
TO LET.
(WITH MMEDIATE TOSSESSION.)
Intimations.
TOK KEE,
be
COAL MERCHANT,
3, WINI HING LANs, HuserONO
Intimations.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COM-
PANY.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
KSTEAM GOAL of the best quality, of THE Second DIVIDEND for the Year
on lund for Sale all Kinds of
moderate rata; also hur always Powerful STEAM LAUNCHES for Har at a reasonable Charge, either for special Purposes, Exeur sione, or Towing.
Hongkong, January 13, 1882.
NOTICE
1883-being-an-interim-Return-to- contributing Shareholders of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. (25%) au Not Premia for that year, is now Declared, in accordance with the Resolution passed at the Ordinary fy13 General Meeting of the Company held on
the 14th ultimo,
Warrants will be issued in due course, Payable at the HONGSONGTMand Swangwar
NOTICE is herb given that on all BANK on and after MONDAY, the 8th Inst..
DOCUMENTARY BILLS delivered
to the Undersigned Banks, on or after lør JULY, 1832, the Rate of Discount, not ex-
Gve ceeding per cent. per annuis, which will be allowed to the Drawees or Acceptors, on retiring the Bills before maturity, will
Road, replete with every convenience,THE HOUSE known as "PARSEE be as follow: por cent per auum abore
Also, 8' TEST-CLASS GODOWNS of all Sizes Water-side. Inspection is invited.
Apply to
SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON, Hongking, April 3, 1882.
TO BE LET,
VILLA, ROBINSON Road. For Particulara, apply to
G. R. LAMMERT, Pakko's Wharf. Hongkong, May 1, 1882.
COM
TO LET.
OMMODIOUS OFFICES and Cos
PRADOR'S QUARTERS, &c, with or THE FRONT PORTION OF PREMISES without GODOWN8, in Peddar's Wharf formerly occupied by the-lato Buildings, at present in the occupation of CASTEL & Cu 16, QUEEN'S ROAD. Salt Mere Haar & Co. View of the Harbour, able for either One or Two OFFICES or a Possession to be had from the 1st May STORE.
Apply to
Apply to
G. E. LAMMERT. Hongkong, April 6, 1882
· HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, May 1, 1882. TO BE LET FURNISHED.
1,
(WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION)
"WEST VILLAB"
For Particulars, apply to
Ms. RG ALFORD, Surveyor, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, May 10, 1882,
next
TO LET.
(POSSESSION ON 187 JUNE NEST.) THE FIRST FLOOR, West Side, of
MARINE HOURS No. 15, QUEEN' ROAD. Now in the occupation of Messre WILSON & BIRD.
Apply to
E. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, May 18, 1887,
At one
the advertised Fate of Interest for short, Deposits allowed by the leading London Joint Stock Banks, if the Bills are taken up in Great Britain,
At the Current Minimum Rate of Dis-
By Order of the Court of Directors,
HERBERT E. MORRIS,
Secretary.
AMERICAN RIFLE RANGE,
Shanghai, 2nd May, 1882. my 23
JOLONEL IKE AUSTIN'S NEW
BOWLING ALLEY, HONGKONG HOTEL,
OPEN OF MONDAY, MAY 1st, 1882.
count of tho National Banks of Frence, BELL TARGETS, FLYING AND STA
TIONARY BIRDS, &o, &¿.
Italy, Belgium and Germany, respectively, if take either of those countries..
taken up in
Popular Prices: At the Current Rate of Rabate for Deeu-
25 Cents. mentary Bill, if taken up in Switzerland FOUR SHOTS for..... or the United States.
Gallery open daily from 4 to 12 p.m., to all respectable Members of the Coumenity.
Hongkong, April 29, 1882.
At the Current Rate of Rebate allowed by the Exchange Banks, it taken up at any place east of Suse
For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
A. WEMYSS, p. Manager. For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
JOHN THURBURN, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,"
WILLIAM FORREST, Manager, For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
ing Corporation,"
G NOBLE, p. Chief Manager, For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris," F. 000HINARD, Agent, Hongkong, May 8, 1889.
NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
JOMMENCING with the Departure of the "AÑAD¥R" from this Port on the 18 JUNE NEXT, the Steamers of this Company will call at COLOMBO only, and not at GALLE, as heretofore.
CONTAINS-
A Journey in North S% Ch'uan.
Notes on Chinese Porceli.
Canton Syllabary.
On the Chinese Calendar,
Sat-Lang's Visit to His Mother.
Notices of New Books and Literary Intel
ligenc
Notes and Queries:---
In Memeriani.
Dragon or Crocodile.
Porcelain Coins.
Spelling and Pronunciation.
The Corvan System.
A Chinese Exposition of the Four Tones. A Strange Story.
Books Wanted, Exchanges, &c.
Hongkong, May 12, 1982.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
THE Undersigned has been appointed AGENT for the SALE of the above COALS ut Hoxukoyu; from and after this date.
H. J. H. TRIPP,
· Mitsu Bishi Mail S: 8) Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882.
EA 8 T.".
IT THE ISSUES OF 1878 PATRO
Apply at this Oretch. Hongkong, October 4, 1880.
Shipping.
Steamers.
STEAM TO BOMBAY ITA STRAITS. The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s
Steamship
"Sumatra." ader will leave for the above place on FRIDAY, 10th May, at 4 p.n.
A. McIVER,
Superintendent.
P. & 0.8 N. Co.'s Office,
Longkong, May 10, 1882.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
"FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
"Jason," Captain Brows, will be despatched on or about
the 20th Instit.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, May 9, 1882.
FOR FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"Killarney,"
Captain O'NEILL, will be despatched for the above Port on SUNDAY, the 21st Inst., at 5 pm.
For Freight or Pangs, apply to
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM, Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 ▲ 1 Britial Sup
"Bramblety," PICKAND-Master, will lond here for the abovo Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Honghong, April 18, 1892.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.1.1. Germ. Schooner
"Bonita,
Captain H. STEK, will load Shore for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1892,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.1.1. American Bark
Charles Stewart," Powers, Maator, will load hero for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co..
Hongkong, April 18, 1882.
Notices to Consignees.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FROM BATAVIA AND SAIGON.
THE S. ship William Mackinnon Laring arrived from the above Porta, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to rend in their Bills of Lading to the Undersignol for countersignature, and to take immediato delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at. Consignees' risk and expenso.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 13, 1882.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the fol lowing Goods en CB, 29 Packages MERCHANDISE, Ex Steamer Paladin, from SAIGON, lauded and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned on the 14th February Inat, unless taken delivery of before the 25th Instant, they will be SOLD by AuerroN, to defray expenses of Storage affd-Freight,
TUNG KEE & Co.,
103, Wing Lok Struct.
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Hongkong, May 13, 1882
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Feronia, Captain NAGEL,
THE
having arrivod from the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed- and stored at their rink into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be ob... tained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon To-DAY, the 15th Instant.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Hongkong, May 15, 1882.
Agents,
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FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Glenfinlas having arrived from the above Forts, Consigneer of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium-are being landed at their risk into the Godowns AH YON & Co.
of the Undersigned, whence undfor from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be • ob- Hongkong, May 17, 1892, my21 tained.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN. TOWNSVILLE, KEPPEL BAY, BRIS. BANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Steamer
"Crusader" will be despatched, as above on MONDAY, the
32nd Instant, at 4 p...
Parcels cannot be received after Noon on SATURDAY, 20th Instant, at our Office, For Froight or Passage, apply to
GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, May 15, 1882.
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NOTICE....
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEROT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
1
The Co.'s Steamship
"Peiho,"
Commandt. CHAMPENOIS, will be despatched for. SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, doont Hongkong, May 12, 1882.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIKS
| MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT, POSTE FRANCAITE.
The Co.'s Stearnship
*Faruri," J.
Commandant DUJON, will be despatched for
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 1 p.m. To-DAY, the 12th. Instant
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.
Ko-Fire-Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1852. my19
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM HAMBURG.
THE Steamship Prins Wilhelm, Captain BaORSEN, having arrived from the above Port, Consignees of Cargo are 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 Bonta delivery may be obtained
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 10th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insuranco had been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co
Agents.
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Hongkong, May 18, 1882.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES;
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. JONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
EK Orus
YOKOHAMA shortly after the arcival at (in dia.), 1 No. 1070- 1 cass Perfume.. the next French Mail from Europe.
G. BB CRAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, May 12, 1882,
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G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, May 12, 1882,
G. P
G, DR CHAMREAUX, Agent
Hongkong May 9, 1882,