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niso, Ships Building and Repairing: Barges pared to take risks against Fire, on the sun. Agents for the above Company, are pre- and other Vessels on Navigable Rivors and terms. Canals, and Goode on board such Veegala, throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FORCION COUNTRIES, PROM 1083 OF DAMAGE But your sharp aan of basinow is never con- | BY FIRE, tent with getting bis money's worth; be must The Undersigned, Agents for the above Cor. have it twice over For the cunning testator, many are prepared to grant Policies against having got one value for his money during bis FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one First life, determines to lay another after bis death. Class Risk. He enjoys the kind attentions of his friends, and he has secretly resolved that it shall be for Leware of the wonderful have lately suffered putting, and he has made a will which gonda a great aback in the natively death of the two the empty away. This is the meaning of a headed child, which departed this lifo the other certain grim amils that his friends sometimes day at Boston, whither it had been taken forser, and fouy, without understanding it until exbibition. Its dentin meme to have been quite after the testator's death. Then they find that
A Tow Mermaid,
(New York Time
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong. lat Júrnixcy, 1867. UNIVERSAL “MARINE” INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, (OF LONDON), THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company at this ama, are prepared to accept Marine Riska Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co., if 497 Hongkong, 9th March, 1871. COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D'ASSU...” RANCES MA KITIMES.
a curious as its life, for one of its heads is re they have been dancing for nothing on che io: Fort, Shanghai, Poochow, Haskow, and Yokn. ported to have died some hours before the they thought they were hanging the testator. prodigy may find comfort, however, in the real while be was managing them; and, in stor, the tables are completely termed on them. The
ather. The disconaɔlate mournera over this
live neroid, which an enterprising Team has seen of their agony is reserved for the sale of diamovered in Forked Deer River. Ta be sore, the furniture. Then the numerous presente are this mermaid has not yet been caught, and set out for sale, each with its number marked; even the most curions would hea late before in-d, es eine after another is knocked down purring, the exponse and trouble of a trip to unrelentingly to the highest bidder, on almost Terns to see it. But we know that the voice andible group renda the hangt of the diap of Barnom is abroad in the land, and that pointed logacy-hunter. sooner or later that mermaid will be enjoying her syren song in same asgitestered tank in his new mnsrom, We, therefore, feel the lens re- alance to whet the expectation of our readers byn description of the new wonder's manifold
charias,
Agents.
Société anonyme libre au Capitai de 6,000,000 do france (un quart verst.)
HCS Company, being associated for pur
patea of Marine Insurance in the Far East, with the.
LLOYD FRANCA18, Capital of 6,000,000 frés, And with the OIR FRANCA 183
D'ASSURANCES MARITIMER, Ospital of Offera to the ASSURED. the Security of a collective Capital of
17,000,000, fres: Agencies established, and Policies mude
5,000,000 Eria;
The ingenuity of the testator does not stop here. The bitterness and shagrin of the legady- hanter are not post. There is reserved a more bitter drop. Lest they should ever forget the severe lesson given to them, tho testator takes care to raise before their eyes a monument that In all matters like this, lying a little out of shark always remind them of his sardonic the ordinary course of nature, it is well to have amour. Hu setemp in their midst noharitable the freta anthenticated by unimpanchable institution. So long as they live, there exists testimony. There are always scoffers eager to in their presence the bitter memorial of blighted disbelieve, who will rick flaws in the lost hopes and wasted affections. As the testator fascinating marvels. There we even people it: accked them by his promise, ae hy parries out eradulons aront the se-verpent, and the wild the joke by bis performance; and, so far as payable, in Lyons, Paris, London, Marseilles, man. We are glad, therefore, to be able to state
lime and stone can perpetuate their affliction, be Calautta, Bombay, Yokohama, Hongkong and that the presont information comes to us on the
does his best to wake them misamble for ever. Shanghai, anthority of a member of the Legislature elect. This is the way in which the testator treate The undersigned having bem appointed To be sure he did not see the mermaid heel the tracy hunters. But the fruit of this bril Agents in China for the above-named. Com but be knows the man who did, and benches Hant exploit is not yet all gathered in. It is pony, ara prepared to accept Marino risks, for him “ne a reliable and trathful man." The now that the testator reaps his secumd crop. foreign or cozatwise, at current rates, name of the favoured person is J. B. Maxey
RUSSELL & Co. future tf 1377 Hongkong, 3rd July, 1870.
ANESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
Au doring his life he appeared to some choice
HOLLIDAY. WISE & Co..
and when wond that ha is also "an intelligent friends in the interesting garb of
itizen," and that he keeps a hotel, we do not benefactor, and became the intensely admired are how the most cynical cat longer withhold object of the select few, 40, after bila death,¦| aredence from the wonders he relates. On the hold himself out to the world in general as 7th of Jaly, then, Mr. Maxey was fabinga dne, charitable soul, wise good lives after patione said to be favourable to the develop him and whose evil was interred with his bones Undersigned have been appointed ment of the imaginative Incalties. His is nase blazons on the front of a great publier above Company & Hong- attention was called to an object on the building, bis portrait is sought after to adorn river, same fifty Tents distant, which pre- the walls of the civic ball, and the statue of the Long, Caston, Foochow, Shanghai, and Han senter the appearance of a man drown great man is bebald by succeeding generations Current Rates.
kow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at ing." It is creditable to Mr. Meray's bumanity of his grateful fellow-citizens. This is bie fato: that be at once abandoned bis fishing, and despised and detested by the few, whom he rowed bin boat to within ten feet" of the moaked; admired and honoured by the many supposed drowning man. From this discrest distance be contemplated what must be conced who knew him not. To a man who wishes to ed to be "remarkable creature." According later an his money's worth this ustabio davies may be strongly recomniendet. He will M: Maxey," it had a face perfectly white, with hate the gratification of snabbing and chasti festures like those of a human being. It had sing those pests po society-the legacy-banters; something like moss on its head, instead of bairs and, Laving performed this excellent service to and its neck was longer then the deck of a man." mankind generally, he will go down to pusterity port, are prepared to grant Pofleles against we absolutely refuse to accept, It must have man who gave his fortune for the public Marine Eisks at current rales.
good. Thus he makes the best of both worlde,
So far thie iandmirable—all but the moan, which
been graweed, of ponese, with which Mr. Maxey, both for himself and society at large. Would from his inland life, is probably not familiar any one, after considering the great benefits What follows is even more attractive. "Its that we have demonstrated to follow from tea body down to the waist, or so much of it as was
ang legacy-bunters, ba surprised to learn that exposed," ways this careful witness, with a pre- it was a common practive, and the origin of cision which increases nor confidence at once, "Was covered with black and white spots. It many excellent charities ?
was as large ne an ordinary man, and had large black eyes" Mr Maxey, however, though be wurveyed the creature for ten minutes, "did not
Australia And Its People,
af 1958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1888. THE LIVERPOOL AND BOMBAT TRADERS' INSURANCE
COMPANY.
RE ondersigned having been appointed
tf 9317. Nongkong. 7th December.1809. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BEDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM,
further notice the following Armed Bates will be charged for Fire Insurance viz¿- Detached & semi-detached Dwell-
ing Houses removed from town, i per cent. Apermade, and their contents, Other dwelling Houses, used striot-1
ly as aneh, and their contents. Gudowes, Offices, Shops, &o., and 1 per cent
GIBB, LIVINGSTOŃ & Co., Agente Imperial Fire Insurance Company
their contente.
frit. sh· 101 Anhsong Huppert at 180 Ed. Fortun
Cate Bris. 1706 P. &.0. S. N.Co Camalijirit, utg & Co., Agent: Miloto Brit et 823 Ang
jt Runing ontween H.Kong and Canton
Je Nursing datason Macao and H.kong. Salline Vessels.
250-John Burd & Co 618, Malshers & Co 230 Chinens 400 DegeneOT 378 Wm, Purtsu & Co 190jog. Kad & Co
834 Horneo Co. Limited 6035. M. ly & Co 24 Captain 2233ourjau, Hbbenor & Co Sas Lardstein & Co 313 W. Posta & Do 84 Melahers & Co Smith Brit kicholl, Karberg & Co. Mulm Ned.
Heuckender Dan. ech,
Hirdes V. A. b Meportant. bk Enorent Fren. b O'Ryan N. G. Felding c. ab MacDonald Brit. b Gruithe Brit. 6
'ion [rit. by Davey Brit. but Bolfo Fren, bt Davidson N. G. h
Babe N. G.
Apur b271 Res
Armin
Astburion,
4 per cent.
Augusie,
2075. Peil
Andex.
huys G
Bernard Fran, 6
Co 80 Calowits & Co
L
Baltic,
Dermah,
Brockham,
Bichardson Brit.
Burre Rocafol,
if 884 Hongkong, 7th March, 1965, JÖRTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE BATHS OF PREMIUM. Detached & aomi-detewhed Dwell-1 per vent.
+ ing Houses, removed from town,
per annum and their contents. Otherdwelling Housesased strictly
as such, and their contents. Godowns, Offoes, Shops, o., and
their content.
GILMAN & Co., Agente, North British and Merounisie
Tururance Compsay.
Cakao,
Jemen N. G. h 320 Arnold, Karberg & Cu Wakoham Brit. h 280 Mriehen & Co
Young Bi.
Arauss Porn, rb Cantog
Kioto Si, sh Camille Cavour, Astorquin Feri. Cap-sing-con, Sorensen Bril. t Стойгородиц Badgaard Dan. tr
Seleno Urit. | Charley,
City of Aberdeen, Clarko Brit. b Clemente,
Courier, Cutty Sark,
Tarfight,
Deadst
Diara Dilpurtand,
lee,
Rize
Enterpries,
Brangeline
td, RRA Hongkong, 10th March, 1865,
NOTIOR ROM and after this date the following rates Floral
will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Flying Fish,
Fur043, ・Frances Insurances, viz :—
Fred, Wairon,
Garicta,
Georg.
Grenadi
Not exceeding Ten days of the ampal rates Frondabig.
do. do. Not exceeding 1 month i exceeding three months. Above 1 month, and not Above months, and not exceeding six months.....
do." do.
do.
- do. Above six months the frill annus rate,
JARDINE. MATHESON & Co. Agents, Alliance Fire Assurance Company 678. Hongkong; 26th Arignat, 1868.; PHŒNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
GL Mayer,
Q. Iden Dragon,
Hengring Euriboldt,
BadingOrit. t
Omas Brit, th Varrabiam Rademaker diem. b
Prose. Jacobie Gbg John Drez Hrit. b Beer Job Esempler N. G. bk
1048 Ball & Co
861 Chines
10 Order
720Chinna 91. Patau & Co 6063. B. Burrows & Co 24. Sabelben & Co. 301 Holu 616Gibb, Livingston Co 89 Captain
Landesvio & Ca 474Chines 467 Chines 323Cb
108 Arabel, Barborg. Oo 624 Gilman & Ce 979 Carlowitz & Ca 260 Wo. Pastu & Co Hub 343 Wm. Frutan & Co
Leyner Blum. br. 468 besa
J. H. can. Q, bk. 324 d. Brbollbase & Co
Adama Brit. b 441 Order
gical Purposes, containing a sketch of Thinose Chrone.. logy, Geography, Government, Kalgien and Customs, #y the Rev. 2. Mbrciaon. fe%, Miono, 1812, bound, DAI. CI 15.
PREMARE-Notitia Lingung Sitrione, Aus- tare P.. Premare, cam et sumptiðna Collegii Anglo- Blaki. fo. pp. xvii, and 262, reword. Malaiene, 1831. 42 38.
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Mary Edey,
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843 Dipule & 396 Ed. Vincent Setafe Brit. bk 208, Brady Bi
Flat Brit.
Bil Desperandum, Toni Brit. by 147 Order
Prueb
Besciution,
Shoot ng Blar, Samuel, Southland, Suoces,
Brit. Bradicy & Co Garnier bisa, sh Chine Langhold, hem. 818 Chines
Sigzil Brit 420 E. Tapent Brit be 270 EJ. Viopent The Bi
998 Chin:50 KuboN. G, 200Dwls & Co Thomsen N, G, b 842 Direks & Co Therese Behx, Steff N. G. b 457 Direte & Co Trabos,
Berg Ner. bk 483 frder W. Turner, Vanderwood Brit.. b 431 E. Vincent Velos, Christian N. G. 10Uicks &
Beorns Siam, Chinese
Peabody Arab saug. Heard & Có -
Buw
Tako,
Parlsen N. G.seh 276 Melcher & Co Korting. G. b 600 Schelbase & Co
Jars,
Norman
Hlmisim. b 430 Chines
s Hrit. h 1188 P. 4 D. Éo
For it ash 160 Jardero, Matheson & Co
Shirion N. Gach: 16884, Fubalihase & Co
Barlow Brit. 1549afeleber & Co
Moll N. G. bk 300m Pasta & Gu
Hock Brit. 605 Class Kashuriam. 1257 Chive Heaning. G, bele on & Co 18 Hermanos, T Ball Span. 200 Remedies Co
Schweichel. G. 2002, heller & Co
Te Dast. h 341 Carlowits & Co Legget Brit. Sn Bazario & Ca Jane Mari Jane Spiers, T. I. Brows Brit, & C Jobann Anjezin, 'coseis .39iemasen & Co. Go
4302 padstein & Co 359 Arnbold, Karberg & Cr
Order
THE Undersigned having been appointed Johann Curl, Tagents the above Company at this deep far, A. Gr. Ek rostiglehes & Co Port, are prepared to grant Polidies against Jules Deanze. Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or Jane,
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Oo, on Goods stored therein.
tf 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1868. *** IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Termal 1.Mari Ling Lizzie A Rio, Lornw Lola,
Bowyer Fren. bk Iverson N. G. MaKinnon Brit. th Rouelle Fran. th Ochichi Brit. ch.
Brianz Fren. O'Blagen Brit. bk Urquhart Brit, b1 Eloricto a S. Hodelsand H.
Warnker.. hk Walter N.G.
26 Co
91 Melishes & Co 890, Degener 360 Ruell & Co 277Gran & Co 9100laro 400 Captain. THE Undersigned having been appointed Lette
279 6 Behellhom & Co Agente of the above Company at thin Port, Mario Molcze,
1561d. Schellhos & Ca are prepared to grant. Policies against Fire to Mai the extent of $60,000 on Buildings, or on Goods Maria Lures, Heinrichs N. G: he 14 Carlowits & Co M.dest. Aldegonde, Good Golg, Th 84135alakser & Co Meridion GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Mop
stored thereon. Tour thus abone Company at this,
وبار
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
777 Hongkong. 25th April 1870. QUBAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON,.
INCORPORATED 1859, CAPITAL, £1,000,000.
THE Undersigned having been appointed THE
Agente for the above Company, are pre pared to recept Marine Hisks and ise Polloics at current rates.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. * 135] ___ Umgkouz. 7th Jane, 1867.
NOTIUM.
The Timer “publishes tas monthly budget -see any arme." It looked at him, and slowly of letters from a very respectable portion of our own lech and blood, far away, under our terned round and disappeared in the water.
This means of mermaide. it will be poes,fect, in the southern hemisphere. But though armewhat differs from the descriptions given the bulk of them left these shores only a few by Mr. Ternyoun and other received authorities. years ago, or are the ecpe and daughters of It is worthy of note that Mr. Marey's mermaid emigrante, and though they generally cherish was seen at the same place three years ago by in a sorner of their minds some little Lupe of another witnem, who, not sharing Me, Maxoy's revisiting the old conatry, there is this difference fortitude, "did not tell of it because he thought between us and them-Fere all is old; there he would be laughed at," He now takes tardy all is new. Here all is close; there ull is open. confession to our worthy legislator, as also to Here all is constituted; there all is in the first two others, who are apparently leas" reliable," stages of discussion and initiativo. Ferg theAgents of the above Insurance Gem
BRITISH AND FOREIGN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
HE Undersigned laying been appointed
are prepared to issue Polición againat
or trathful, or intelligent than Mr. Maxey, as neweet people prefer the old, and would prestarine risks on Freight and Cargo at Current the prudent lawgiver does not vouch for these, for old ibemselves; there novelty is the pass- bat introduces them in an off-band way, "saying port to consideration and power. But after retex subject to a discount of th
that they saw the same thing. For ouralves all, it is England-too like England, we pro
we do not need this doabtful corroboration.ple say-and England with all the faults which
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
tf 1783 Hongkong, 1st October, 1870.
t Hongkong, 24th Avgust, 1864.
NOTICE
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE ungal rates for Fire Insurance on the Farious omneses of Buildings and their son. texts will remain as follows until further no tige, viz.
Detached and -serai-detachedɔ Dwelling Houses (removed from the town) and their contente. Other Dwelling Houses (imilarly
situated) and their centents Offlcen and Godowns and their
contents.
teron
Moonlight,
Ochaty
the ward,
Oprart s Orpheas Oscar Vidal, Palany Papillion, Peźbo,
seraphi, .
}
Zelterlandiam. 29 C
Pattemoniaca. b 3850neer Deucharem, Karbers & Co Jorgeneesiam, eh, 617 tincse
Schmid N. G. Hayor N. G. Hoffmann Nr.
White Brit. sb
Legenbox Fren. Braith Amur. Kesan N. G. b
DUTADE
FOOCHOW.
705 John Silverlock & Co
Chefom
Талавый
Newchwang Chako
Shanghai
Footbow
In part on 1213 October 1871. Thompson. Drit ab Nightingale, Cameron Brit. hk Heanna Nonokrom, Black Brit. Hosey Darling,
14ardine, atheson & Ca Condon
Dangh
Hopewell,
Island City,
Maulla
Lightfoot, PRIM
inialborda
Newchweg
Bangkok
850 Aznh 10, Kerberg & Co Saigon
St. Phiberi, Wordbine, Xazoy
Bob Tail Nng, Candelaria,
Canton,
Celestial Nosen,
Catherine,
Centurion
Lesbo Brit. b Person Brit. b Bronn Brit. b Carnell, Brit. Ledus 7. G. 11 Mahen Fran.
Ware Brit. b Kallsen N. G.
258 Adamson, al & C
Australia
412iness
Shaghai
873fardo, Matheson & Co Landon
183Chicos
Shanghai
472hines
1-bangbai
John Fuler & Co
Hanghai
482ineco
Bhangbai
Sydany
Amay
952 Ang. Hoard & Co
132 Russell & Co
SHANGHAI.
Eu port on 1024 Oohibem, 1871,
} iko samonofthenswerte starmoru, tugs
small troft and receiving hulka employed
the Fangsters are not included in this
Edwards Brit. eb, 17, Leis & Co
Barzdotas.b
Godt. t. bl
Wett Brit. sl
Mola G.
Tayhe Brit.
Què maar & Co
21 Siemian & Co
842 toll day, Wigs & C
63 Bourjs, Hubener & Ou
964 Bu 5 Limited
Dashing Wave, Lawrence nr. el 106 Olyphant & Su Karly Morn Cumman Brit. sb; 1065 Master
B. Graham;
Amuy, &c.
London
Kits Hickman, Froderit. G. ah #800lyphant & Co
Hraga drite, Livingston & Co London Farland Aer. 280ml & Ch.
New York Keppelman. G.
BadnaTour,
Kameralda,
Fell,
Baileio Foodbow,
Friedriss
Gisinh,
18.arju, Hubner & Co
Gustachi. G. 1k 2HRSiemen Az Co Bure Fren, Ek 84, 8. Bures
2318 ajnu, Hubener & Co. Chefon, de '
C
Olson Brit. E 855 Cibb, Livings&Co Loudon Tutim. G. bk 22147m. Fasta & Co
Burda Brit.: 250A. R. Tilly
E. Scheibe & Co
Bangkok
Burake N G.
708Biersen & Co
Schard by 2001 km Song
800 forario & Co
Bydney.
Krt Ergent,
634 Gran & Lo
1087 Tudor Oc
Gipser.
diesen & Co
D:
Ysgar. G. b
267 0
Her Majesty,
J. 1. Jesse,
Bombay
San Francisco
Leveque Fren. b459Jardine, Matheson & Co Hd N. G. 200 Arbold, Karborg & Co unchains, bl. das Chipeme
percent. Waldemar, H. C. Edgar Brit. b 454 Melchers & Co
1 peract Prosperity,
Quickene Race Home,
1 porcenteigate,
Other Riska by Special arrangement.
Jason. C. g 940Simen & Cu Demsky Siam. h 478 Order Albart base mark 850 Exceli & Co
Hause Siara. bk 880
ChemBrit. 1004 Gilman & Co Chaurelon Fren, bk
87. Degensar
1. 2. Wes Brik, nhị 688 in-dinh Maheron ốc ta
The following mates will bo charged for atenders, Borsecava Span, bk 792 Captain
SHORT PERIOD Policies ---
Not exceeding 10 days 4th per cent
Not exceeding... 1 month 2 por dent. Above 1 month, and not
exceeding Above 3 months, and no
3
exceedingenuo 457
Abors&months, the fullannual rate of 1
Reveil
&lin
Бадарка,
SEDIE AND, Bea Chall
Ben Forth,
shirley
Finan
sinier Crown, Singapore
dogrusty
Rastesken. G. bk
293 Win Pustan & Conf
Garito pan bk109 Brands & Co Marab Bric. bk 429 Russell & C
Hahn 6iam, Lines Wifecano Amar al 100 Eussell & Co Fernernased by audienses & Co
Норм
Jahanna.
Toila Siam, tk Choc Seig Co Aldridgesit. ch 1119h man, King & Co Kandemon brit. Ek 463+damson, Bella Co Carthan, bk 78 Wm. Put & C Bemarn. G.
Lord of the Laico, Petrie Det. arh
Margarita,
Maria,
Mory Whitridge,
Midnight,
Hii din.
Norrk....
Norfolk
Besolution, Hi
Bhar ghai,
Tailing Takesme.
Dunedia
Pas Bydacy
Theseo
Vastu,
35E, Brhallbass A Co
$30 Chipse
210 Bourja, Hubener & to Hamburg 21Dran & Co
Wet Sim. a
J.
H. Bei Nod. b
Oblues N. G.
Captain Brit.
b
Bebut.. 259 Valehaus & Co
the North, dowlo Brit. shoes Bourjan, uberer & Co Shanghai
ROBT.8. WALKER & Co., Arends, Royal Insurance Company, Stephanie,
tt 1763 Hongkong, 13th September, 1969-6t. MAT.
We are quite willing to accept Mr. Maxey'a nn sama like better than her virtues. You can be THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE varni bed and unsupported tale as "eliablo," an Englishman, if you please, there; bat then
OF LONDON.
words,
INSURANCE COMPANY. T
{Thorlik,
A. Worgitity slam, b 411 Chima
Ediles Awar. a 1027 Aug. Heard & Co
Koller Siam s 675inese
Rocher Free: 909 Burs & Co
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truthful, and intelligent in the highest degree. it he was the condition of swing every. THE Undersigned having boon appointed
Eavky. Agents of this shove Corporation, are presHE Undersigned having been appointed Fees Gebroeders; So many marvela appear to flourish in Southern body else to be just what he pleases. It
Agente in Hongkong for the above Jom Teren Vesta, waters that this new one is no surprise to us: will probably also stund a little in your way paved to grant Policies against Fire at current
pany, are prepared to grant Marine risks of and we hope Mr. Barnum will lose no time is if you want to be a grout man then Wbon rates.
current rate despatching a trasty agent to translate the anybody sets ap, or is stiff, the remark is,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Farked Deer River mermaid to a more congenial That won't do here. But so long as yon ad-
if 471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1888. dress yourself to the rising hopes, the teeming sphere and a wider fleld of usefulness.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenia, 4, Praya.
1669 Hongkong, 26th August, 1570.
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Dirck, G.
365eklam & Co
Bercorang
Wiprimind, Witab, SW, Chetle, Wohldorf,
Dunedin
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