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VoL. No. 6598.
The China Mail.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDONDEY" Azgar, 11 & 11, Olement's
Established February,
1848.
骏六十月九年四十八百八千一英
Bank.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1984.
For Sale.
Tang, Lombard Street, E. G. GEORGE THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
& Co. 30, Combi, GORDOR Grch, Ludgate Circus, B. BACKS Hegur & Do, 87, Walbrook, EU.
SANUAL DRAGON & Co, 150 à 104, Enderhill Street, COMM PARIS AND EUROPE GALLE
Parc, 38, Rue Lafayette, Poriscil NEW YORK ANDREW WIE, 21, Park AUSTRAL
પવન માં લીન જે
TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel
1500 and American Porta Föns
BLACK
Bass Fran
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &o, LiYin & Con Square Bingapore, U. HeINSEN CHINA-Macao, Mesin A. A D Metre
Coronow, QUEICK & Co
MIGOALS & Co. Toochow HEDGE & Co. Ahanghai, LANE, CHAWSORD & Oo, and KELLY & Water Tokohama, Lawn, OnaWA FORD LO
Banks
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PALD-UP CANTAL,
RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION
OF DIVIDERES stacjach, RESTEVE LIABILITY OF FRO-
..$7,500,000.
$4,400,000*
8 400,000
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
sender the Compaines åtta 1862, to 1883 ) LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANK OF LONDON, La. BANK OF BOOTLAND, LONDON.
(Incorporated in Lemon 18th July, 1884,
PAT
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE.
t3 montas notion S
per annum,
6.
Current Account kepie im Tezina which may be learns on application
MELVILLE MATSON,
Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
Prospectus.
PROSPECTUS
OP THE
1556
HINESE IMPERIAL GOVERN-
CMENT SILVER LOAN, 1884.
AUTHORISED BY IS
BY IMPERIAL Deurbe
Dated 4th December, 1885
For Dollars 2,789,400,28 equivalent of
$7,500,000 | Tecla 2,000,000 at 7.1.7, in Bonds of 3500 each Hongkong Ourrency, bearing interdst at 8 per cent per annum-
Cours of DIRETOES. Chairman & F. MOEWEN, Bag. Deputy Chairmari Hón, F. D. Bamoon. V. D. BercoMLBY;: M. GROTE, Esq.
Esq.
H. Horrys, Esq. H. LDALRYMPLE, Holi. W. KESWICK,
A. Molver, Esq. W. IL Foupss, Esq. M. E. BASSOON, Esq.
GARANTURIKY MANAGER. Hongkong,.............Thomas Jackson, Eng,
Managed.
Shanghai.......... Ewen Cameron, Esq. LONDON BANKERS---London. and County Bank
HONGKONG .....
- INTEREST ALLOWED. Current Deposit Account at the rate n the daily
per
For Fixed Deposits: For 3 months, 3 por cont. per annum.
4 per cent. "12
5 per cent.
LOGAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Creasts granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Brabange business transacted
Drifts granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, Indis, Austrália, Amorfos, China and Japan,
T. JAUKSON,
Chief Manager.
1423 Hongkong, “August 25, 1884,******
R
NOTIOEACC
ULES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS BANÉ,
Principal and Interest payable in Hong- kong.
The Lokar is divided into Two Portions for 81,304,700.14 (1 Million Taos) cach, and maked Tuspentivaly A & B
The Bonds of Lan u redeemable at par within 3 years (1887) by three sunrly instalments, the first of which will be pay-
The
on the 15th March, 1885,
able Bonds of Lean Baro redeemable at par within & years (1890) by faree yearly instalments, the art of which will be pay able on the 30th June 1838.
The Bonds, will bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum payable yearly, according to the English Calendar, as per unucxed Scheduly, at the Discos of the HONGKONG "AND SHANGHAI RANKING: "COR- FORATION, at the Currant Rate of Exchange for Demand Dils on Hongkong. The first
Payment of intercat on Loan A will be an 15th March, 1855, and bin Leán K on 30th June, 1885, 5.on"
The Drawings
wings will
take place in Hong kong one month, previous to the dates of payment of the Drawn Bonds as given in the Schedule, and the Bonds so drawn will be paid off at par on the respective dates specified, at the Offices of the HONGKONG and SHANGHAL BANKING CORDOBATION, after which date interest on the Bonds so drawn will cesso.
Bonda to bearer will be inued on 25th October, 1884, against allotment letter and fon poysent of the balance due va ta
from which date the public will receiva interest upon the Bonds of both Loans.
SCHEDULE
TAREE OF DRAWINGS AND PAYNEST
OP INTERST LOAN.A.
Date of pay
ment of drawn
1 The Home of the shove Bonk will bonds and
be conducted by the Hongkong and interest. Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their 1886-15th Mar. premises it Hongkong. Business hours 1886-15. on week-daya, 10 to 9: Saturdays, 10 1887--15th to 1.
2.-The Aspets of the Hongkong und
Shanghai Banking Corporation will
- fores a direct security for the repay?
ment of sums deposited in the above: 1880-30th Jane Bank.
1886-30th
3. Soms less than $1, or more than $250 | 1987-
st one line will not be revived. No 1888-30th
dépositor may deposit more than 81,590 1889-30;1:
n any one year
in
4.-Departs may be on behalf of relatius
of trustee, in
tor's own pecunt,
5.-Persons desirous of saving amar less
JJA
then a dollar may do so by mixing alean fan-out stamps to a form to be obland at the Bank or at the Fiat Offico. When the form is presented with tan olgan stampe the depositor will
oredited one dollar. 6.--Depositore in the Savings Bank having
ما
1890-80
SA
FORD & CO
***
Lane, Crawford & Co.
BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE NOW OPENED THES NEW FURNISHING & HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY DEPARTMENTS,
WITH
A very large Stock of entirely
NEW GOODS,
SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,
- CONSISTING OF:-
BRUSSEL'S CARPETS, BEST FIVE-FRAME CRETONNES, a carefully selcoted Stook of
QUALITY of PURE WOOLS, FAST DYES, and this year's Choicest Designs BRUSSEL'S 240 QUALITY and TÁPES. TRY CARPETS, durable, moderate in prico, and the newest patterns. KENSINGTON CARPETS from $17 cack.
There are woven in one piece, bordered, fringed and roversible, they are most artistic and very suitable for Reception and Bed Room.
A very largo Assortiment of AXMINSTER, VELVET & SHEEPSKIN HEARTH- RUGS, VELVET and CENTRE CAR- PETS in all the latest designs.
The new English and French TAPES- TRIES for CURTAINS and COVERING FURNITURE The MEXICAN TA PESTRIES from 81 per yard. A large -stock of newest REPS and DAMASKS,
EIDER-DOWN QUILTS and PILLOWS
in great variety.
For Sale.
NOTICE.
GOBELIN TAPESTRY, CREPE CRETONNES, and REVERSIBLE CRETONNES in art de
aigua. BEDDING of all descriptions, carefully manufactured and of guaranteed quar
lity
BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, and
CHILDREN'S COTS in great variety.
The Patent WOVEN WIRE and the EX. CELSIOR SPRING, MATTRESSES in
all sizes.
HOUSEHOLD LINENS. A very large.
Stock of the best TABLE DAMASK,
LINEN and COTTON, SHEETINGS;- QUILIS, COUNTERPANES, BLAN- KETS, &c., at low pricas, ESTIMATES given for FURNISHING throughout, or RR-COVERING FUN
TUKE,
Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
1505
CAYLE & Co. beg to inform their Customers and the Public in general that in consequence of the Death of the SENIOR sach drawing atorvat. PARTNER, the BUSINESS carried on in HONGKONG will be
Amount of Amount of
8418,410.04 $111,576,01 | CLOSED
488.145.05 78,103.201
488,145.05
30,051.60
$1,394,700.14 $928,790.81
On or before the 31st day of August Next,
AND THE WHOLE OF THE
Auctions.c
PUBLIC AUCTION,
www
JAYLE & Oo, will continue. Selling of
by Pubis Auction, at the *VICTORIA EXCHANGE,'
ON
THURSDAY, and
日七十月七年申甲
Intimations.
VIGTURIA HOTEL.
THIS extensive and well-appointed establishment, situated in one of the spost, central and, airy,positious in "the Colony and commending a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within Ab minutes' walk of the principal Gov ernment Offices (including the Post Office), Banks, de, has recently been
much enlarged and improved and is not one of the principal Hotels in the place, The Rooms are spacious, well ventilated:
and have just been refurnished in most comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the For Bast,
The accommodation and service of every
kind will be found to be of the best des cription,
An ample and varied TABLE D'Horn is
always provided and served in the spu cious, large Thining Hall
The Hotel also contains handsome and
comfortable a thilding; Billiard ·
and Smoking
The Hotel is unsurpussit for comfort, com-
fort, convenience and sick service. Continental Languages are spoken.
The Hotel launch QUSEN nieets all incom
ing mail and passenger steamers to com- rey passengers and their luggage esharci.
Fares
Single journey...20 Ct. auch Passenger, Double 30—— Baggage 10' «' per Package.
MESSES. DORABJEE AND HING KEE, Prarastos. Hongkong, Septembar 15, 1884.
PRICE, $ PER MONTH.
Shipping
Steamers.
THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
AVIA SINGAPORE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS
LAND PORTS, and taking through - Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIAN PORTS; NEW
CALEDONIA and FIJL)**
The Steamship..
Naples,
Captain Tros, will be derpatched sa above on SATURDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 pm. For Freight or Passage, apply to us
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
1524
Hongkong, September 10, 1834.
THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP COM- -PANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND
· and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA and FIJI.)
The Steamship
Buez,
Captain Dous, will be despatched as above on 1550 SATURDAY, the 20th Instant, et 4 p.ni.,
Linstead of as previously advertised." For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Mano gete Hongkong, September 15, 1884. 1650.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
DIRECT
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE Ordinary Hall-Yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at Company's HOTEL on MONDAY, the 20th Instant, at 3 o'clock; p.m., for the purpose, of receiving the Raport of the Directors, and a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1884.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th to the 20th Instant, both daya inclusive...
1515
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS. HAUSCHILD, Secretary. Hongkong, September 8, 1884.
DVERTISER wishes a SITUATION to A go to By FRANCISCO or any Port of ENGLAND. Wagos no object Apply by Letter to
MES SWEET, 'Rocklands, Robinson Road. Hongkong, August 21, 1884.
Shipping.
Steamers.
$1300
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK,
SATURDAY NEXT, THE SOOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM.
the 18th and 20th Instant, respectively, commencing at 2 o'clock p.m. each day. SAYLE & Co., Auctioneers.
Hongkong, September 16, 1984. 1544-
Intimations.
SHIT COMPANY, LIMITED
The Company's Steamer Mongkat, Captain P. H, Lot, will to despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAE HONG,
·Agents: Hongkong, September 12, 1884.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
· LIMITED...
STOCK is now offered at a REDUCTION of 25 per Cent.
on the Marked Prices,
25
$111,576,01 111,670.01 111,676.01 8488,145.05 111,570.01 Special terms will be made for parcels of Goobs over $100 in HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
488,145,05 72,524.40 418,410.01 33.472.80 value purchased at one time.
THE Annual General MEETING of the above SOCIETY will be held in the 91,304,700.14 8852,30L 24
Orry HALL OF FRIDAY, the 19th Septem- at 6.30 p., to receive the Report of
ensuing year, and to decide upon the man-
St. Andrew is to be observed.
bor,
SAYLE & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HONGKONG.
By Order of the Committee,
Hongkong, June 9, 1884,
981
A. D. MACTAVISH,
Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, September 12, 1884.
1543
Porta on Noon.
All Sales from this date will be for Cash only. Customers With reference to the foregoing, sealed are requested to make immediate Payment of Amounts due by the Committes and elect Officers for the tenders are invited for the above Lom at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANG them to the late Firm.
AL BARKING CORPORATY at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokolaam, until NOON on SATURDAY, 18th October, 1884, when the tenders will be opened, afterwards no tender will be entertained. Applicants 8100 or moms at their credit mas at have the option of taking either Loan is or their option transfer the same to the Loan B and tenders should distinctly state Hongkong and Shanghai Ranking Cor which is desired. poration on fixed deposit for 12 months
—-----------་་ at & per cent, per sunum intarpat 7-Deposits may be forwarded from the Forts by means of clean Hongkong Postage Stamps of any values, vi 8. Interest at the rate of 34 per cent per
annum will be allowed to do
depositors en
deposit of ten per contum upon the amount tendered must accompany each ap plication; such deposit to bamide by Cheque on a Bank: in Hongkong. The balanos of the amount allotted to be paid on or befors the 25th October 1884
the due date will rander all previons pay- Default in payment of any instalment at their daily calatoes. 5.---Esch Depositor will be supplied gratis ments liable to forfeiture.
with-a Pam-Book which must be pro- If x allotment is fade the deposit will sonted with each payment or with | bo_reiurned-in-full; and if only a portion drawal Hispunitor must not make of the amount applied for is allotted, the
Book bemmelves ingther: Pass. balanca of the deposit will be applied|
should and them to be towards the payment of the final instal. written up
up at least trico 5 About ment 24th beginning of Januar
All fouders to
to bear upon the cover hing of July
Tender fer Chinese Imperial Silver Loan -Covers containing Fass-B
Pass-Books, Re of 1884" -
gistered Letters containing Stamps or ofter Remittances, and generally, cor › respondeuos as to the busiem of the Bank will if marked On Hongkong Songs Hank Humes, be forwarded free of Postage or Registration, Fess by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and Ching, then "pp 11--Withdrawal. smay be made un demand,
but « the personal attendance of the deponiter or his duly opporated agent, and the production of his Paz-Book are necessary. MENGE 18-411 downsarete connected with the
bumuess of the Savings Bank are exempt from stamp duty, ban
HOBORONG Bearzhai Bamen CORPORATION,
The Corpuration dous not, hind itself to 53 accept any Tender below par. de poente This prospectus and form of Condor be obtained on application at the Bank.
A
ban
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
Agents lasing the Loen,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager Hongkong, September 11, 1884. 1692
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE XMPANY, LIMITED
AINUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR FEE YEAR 1889,
OVERSTRUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE
PIANOS,
NEUMEYER & Co., WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ, Specially manufactured for this climate,
YOMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE,
Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tone.
FINEST TOUCH
Prica for Cash, from
On Hire, per month, from
$230 to $250. ..$15 to $ 20.
Special attention is called to the fact that after having hired a Piano for 14 months, it will become without further payment the property of the hirer.
INSPECTION SOLICITED.
Apply to
Hongkong, July 14, 1884.
Prof. A. VITA,
2 Alecandra Turate
W. POWELL & Co. V PUTORIA HOTEL BUILDINGS,
· Queen's Road Czytral, HondKONG,
1159
GENERAL DRAPERS, SILE MERGERS, HOSIERS, HABERDASHERS AND MILLINERS,
1695
der in which the National Celebration of FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
N Accordance with the Provisions of the Accord ice with PRANSFERS of SHARES in this Company (except in cases when the Trenaferror and Transferree are residents in this Colony) must be com- pleted at the HEAD OFFICE in London.
Such Transfers are subject to the Stamp duty of Ten Shillings for each Oce hundred Pounds or part of One hundred Pounds of the consideration mosey, and there will be incurred also a fee of 2,6d. for each. Certi- ficate.
The Co.'s Steamship
Douglas, Capt. 8. ASTON, will be darpatched for the above WEDNESDAY, the 17th Inst., at
1552
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LATRAIK & Co.
General Managers. ⠀ Hongkong, September 15, 1884,
FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT.) SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
The Company's Steamer Dawribe,
THE
+
Captain J. NEWTOs, will be despatched "for" the
The Company have availed themselves of above Port & THURSDAY, the 18th the Companies (Colonial) Register Act 1889 Instant, at 8. and a Loud Register has now been opened- at this OFFICE for SHAKES held by residents
in this Colony.
1990
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 19, 1854.
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHIP CHANDLER, 22, PRAYA CENTRAL
COTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS
MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS,
Hongkong, May 1, 1889.
256
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com. M. STOCK, and respectfully, policat: the kind Fatronago and Support
MB. and Mrs. POWELL hays returned from England with an entirely NEW HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
1 pour aro requested to Faralah the 718 Undersigned with List of Uyele Contel
butions fut the year ending 31st
N. JACKSON,
the Chief Manager. Hongkong, April 28, 1884
Wat 1171TH Race to the above, BUS
Fil ba Commenced on the 1ST MAY
Jedan For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING
T.JACKSON.
Hongkong, April 3, 188
of the Labres and Gertleman of Hongkong and 3
Coast Ports.
*December last, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION the 17th September.
→ The PREMISES will be OPEN for BUSINESH on WEDNESDAY. NEXT, of the PROFITS reserved for CONTRIBUIRE say be arranged. Returns not repleni
Hongkong, September 13, 1884, prior to the Thirty-first day of October nest,
will be adjusted by the Company, and 20 ARE REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF Claims or Alterations will be subsequently LOGAR CART that appeared in admitted.
the China Med has been printed in PAM- PHLET TORMI, and is now on Bala, Price, 80 Coats
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 15, 1884.
1978
Hongking, October 3, 1883,
WASHING BOUKB.
(In English and Uhitza.}
for the
1343
„of Lading sud Gentlemen, caEN, NOW
be had at this Oos-Pelca, #1 sach.
Cuina Mam Offion,
COMPANY LIMITEDN
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
“YONTRIKOTING SHAREHOLDERI
aku requested to send is a STATRÆENT. of BUSINESS Contributed during the Halls Year ended 30th June, 1884, on or before the Both Beptember neat, on which date the Accounts will be Closed,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
Hagkong, August 18, 1884.
1301
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT BONG, Agenta
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Carga 10 NEW ZEALAND rough Pasuje Tickets granted to PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA).
The Steamship
Tamisu,
Captain YORDIN, will be despatched as above on
MONDAY, 22nd Instant.
This Vessel has unusually good Cabin the upper deck. Accommodation, situated amidshipa, upon
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, September 1, 1884. 1507
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA SINGAPORE,
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through. Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE- DONIA, FIJI and TASMANIA.)
The Eastern and Auss tralian Stamship: Co.'s? chartered Stesmer
Lju Captain MANN, will be despatched as abova on or about TUESDAY, the 23rd Septem ber,
Parcels (all of which must he went to our Office) will be received up to 4 p.m. of the day prorious,
Contents and value of the Packages must be declared.co
For Froight or Passage, apply to
14857
· GIBB," LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, Septeraber 5, 1884
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
BINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOBIBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SEFZ, PORT
SAID, AND TRIESTE... (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTA)
The Ca's Steamship
Meeting
Capt. G. Brox will be despatched as above on
or about SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon
For further Particulars, apply to
MELOHERS & O
Agenti
Hongkong, September 15, 1884. ́ ́, 154
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
Glenogle,
Captain Hooks, will be. despatched as above on
Hongkong, September 18, 1884. 1500 or about the 27th Instant R
For Freight of Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Cor Hongkong, September 9, 1884.
FOR SHANGHAL - (Taking Cargo & Paumgers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE)---
Steamship
The Fushun,
Captain Urdau, will be iespatched for the sbový Port on FRIDAY, the 19th Iost, at Noon.
For Freight or Fausge, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1884. 1531
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUME CANAL
The Co's Steamship
Antenor, Captain Brano, will be despatched as above, un
SATURDAY, the 20th September. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 2.11. American Buip
Great Admiral,
ROWEL, Master, will load here for the shore Post, and will have quick despate.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. “ Hongkong, September 8, 1854. 1401
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
* The 5/3 LLL. British Ship
Forest King, LOCKHART,Master will load here for the above Port and will have quick patet
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 9, 1884. 1931