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and not a word of apology can be offered for them, That they are inore than matched by what has taken place in China. Foreigners have been mobbed in China far more frequently than Chi- hese have been in America. There have been no Tientsin massacres in America: It is true, also, that there are vicious "hoodlums" over the sea, but, then, there are hoodlums," too, in China, with this notable difference: in San Francisco they are found among rowdy half- grown boys; and respectable people denounce them. In China, the "hoodlums" are found. among the gentry and literati, and in the
Yamens.
In numbers benefited. The foreigners in China are but few. From the nature of things they cannot be numerons, and only a small par- tion of those who are here are making out of China more than a comfortable subsistence. A very few, only, of the whole number are acquir- ing wealth. One large portion of the foreign community-the missionary body-some five hundred in number,aregiving exclusively to China and getting nothing. Their salaries are sent them from abroad and are spent in China, while the
missionaries, themselves, are labouring to uplift the people.
ceive it.
·DRUNKENNESS IN THE U_S NAVY.
Admiral Crosby's report, dated May seth, has been received at the Navy Department. After detailing his method of investigation and his in- ability to report at that time respecting the officers of the Afonocacy, which was absent in Corea, Admiral Crosby says:
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1883.
would be attached to sald vessel. This pledge CAPTAIN WEBB AND HIS PREDE Commander Mullan has repeatedly broken.
Mullan broke his pledge once too often, and the result was the loss of the Ashuelot in a calm sea and the sacrifice of nearly a dozen human lives. He has been dismissed the service.
CESSORS.
"Captain Webb was not downed, I literally. crushed to death by the force of the waters." Such is the verdict of the Coroner's jury that sat over his remains. And "the conclusion is
The Secretary of the Navy propuses that no more vessels on the Asiatic station shall be lost by drunken officers, and he has accordingly sent a telegraphic order detaching Lieutenant-Com-reached that no human being can ever possibly mander Hitchcock, Pay Inspector Cochran and pass the whirlpool rapids alive." In 1829 the Master Hotchkin froin the squadron, and or reckless dare-devil diver, Sam Patch, boasted dering them to return home on the first public that "one thing could be done as well as an vessel sailing for the United States. It is ex- pected that they will return on the Pensacola,other," and he plunged into the boiling waters which has been ordered home from the Pacific of Niagara, and yet reached the shore alive. station. It is understood that, Engineer Ent- wistle has been suspended from duty. The re- second, time he accomplished the same marvel- port in the case of Lieutenant Jouett of the
ous fext. By this time it might be supposed Monocacy has not yet been received.-5. that he would be used to it, but a third venture Chronicle.
of its kind resulted in his death. He leaped from a point near “Niclulas Biddle's Stairs," | and was speedily carried down the frightful rapids and over the fearful and tremendous falls. "Sam Patch's Leap" bas become, as it were,,a legend of Niagara. Others have been irresist ihly borne over into the seething abyss, but, one to be framed into story, as Sain Patch has
POWER OF THE PRESS.
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mestic animals would be sent down the rapids An immense. concourse of spectators attended the promised exhibition. The surrounding cour. try was almost in a body. At
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THIS DAY'S TELEGRAMS,
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NOW READY.
Intimations
A CARD.
BOARD AND LODGING
CANTONESE MADE EASY & BODA PRIVAT can be obtained for
in the CANTONESE DIALECT with free and literal translations, and tical forms in Chinese and vice versa.-By directions for the rendering of English Gramma- J. DYER BALL. PRICE
$2.00. INTERLEAVED COPIES$2.50.
"EASY SENTENCES in the HAKKA DIALECT ALSO BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
with a Vocabulary."
$1.00
PRICE
The above works are on SALE at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S, W. BREWER'S and LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s.
Hongkong, ist September, 1883.. [675
FOR SALE.
BESWESTERN MILLS FLOUR, lately from San Francisco.
Quality of GOLDEN GÅTE and
PONGEE SILK, of all kinds.
Apply to
FUNG TANG, OF HEE CHEONG CHINO HONG, 42, Bonham Strand. Hongkong, 6th August, 1883.
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FOR SALE.
AT
SINGLE GENTLEMAN, OR MARRIED COUPLES
No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST. Next Door to the Temperance Hall. Terms Moderate. Hongkong, toth July, 1883.
Entimations. HING,
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EALER in CHINESE SILKS of all kinds,
"CLARIDGE'S HOTEL" BROOK STREET, LONDON, W.
HE above is a Commodious and Suitable Hotel for mound Cruiser oing home from the Far East. It is under the direct able Management of Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE PRACNELL who spare no pains 'in, providing their visitors with every possible comfort. TERMS, MODERATE.
1502
ROYAL YORK HOTEL, OLD STEVNE, BRIGHTON, ENGLAND.
BLINUS, and has always on hand a very fine selection of various kinds of Silk Goods and Embroideries.
Wholesale Manufacturer of Silk Coats and other Garments for exportation.
No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Fourth Door West from Pottinger Street.) Hongkong, zist August, 1883.
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AND
THE above HOTEL is Centrally situated, GENERAL OUTFITTER.
with Suitable Rooms and ample accom- from Eastern Climates. FAMILIES and GENTLED: modation for travellers, especially those coining DEST Materials and a Perfect, Fit Guaranteed MEN will find every comfort they can wish for at the above establishment, at STRICTLY MOD- ERATE CHARGES.-
A. HOADLY,
Proprietor.
NOTICE:
TE CHUNG, Sors PioER, BLACK-
Business is open to negociate for the Sale FRE OWNER being about to retire from 503]
of the GOOD-WILL, FITTINGS, and FURNI TURE Complete of the Old Established and well-known establishment known as the "NAH sirrus, &c, d, has REMOVED from TIONAL HOTEL" situated at Nos. zzz and 224, Queen's Road Central. The House contains ONE AMERICAN BILLIARD TAULE which is in first-class condition.
For further Particulars apply to
JOHN OLSON,
National Hotel. Hongkong, 14th June, 1883.
FOR SALE.
EX STEAMSHIP "LAERTES."
PATENT FRESH WATER
CONDENSERS.
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THE BEST & CHEAPEST EVER MADE. Capable of Condensing Threo. Thousand Gallons per day.
Apply to
G. FENWICK & Co.,
Victoria Foundry, Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.
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G. H. MUMM, & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
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QUARTB FINTS.........
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$22 per Cave $23 per Case. › Apply to
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1882.
BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIPCHANDLERS, STORE-KEEPERS
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,
recently delivered which make a significant con- Two addresses upon journalism have been In contrast with the foreigners in China, trast. One was by John Swinton, a talented; consider the tens and hundreds of thousands of though slightly erratic, journalist of New York, Chinese who have gone abroad to Singapore, and the other by Chauncey M. Depew, the well. Australia, Great Britain, United States, and known lawyer, M. Depew took the familiar During the Canadian, insurrection the rebel various other places. Some of these are accum- view of the press, as a powerful engine of public partisan commander, General Putnam, who ulating large wealth. The number of such opinion, which makes and unmakes public men had made a descent upon Goat Island, made a is quite equal to the number of foreigners who
as it will, and supplies the most potent influence wager that he would cross the rapids from the are getting rich in China. All the other in the government of the country, Mr. Swinton, on American side. He succeeded by means of a Chinese abroad, with, but rare exceptions, are the other hand, adopted the pessimistic view, de- "machine" attached to a rope held through a doing much better than they had been doing nied to the press any such power as is attrib-ring-bolt by inen on the American side; but it at home. There are many small competencies uted to it, and represented the degrees of in- required most desperate rowing to reach the which would aggregate more than the fortunes fluence which the most important journals in
Canadian bankgin equally fortunate adventurer made by mercantile men in Hongkong, and the the country can exercise as ininitesimal. He
in this line was tipsy Indian, chief of the Treaty Ports.
argued that even the most independent jour. Tonewanta tribe, who fell asleep in his canoc, This comparison.could be carried out still pals are compelled to follow public opinion one day, a little above the rapids. His squaw further. If it were done, it would confirm us in instead of leading it, and, that when, if ever, was with him, but she could not arouse him to a the conviction that in this direction, at least, the they set themselves to oppose the current sense of his and her danger. In a flash of wenk nation has no reason to complain of the thought of the day, they found themselves anger she pointed the cause down stream, and strong one-So-far, therefore, China is not en-powerless to change a vote. How different this herself swam ashore. The agitation of the rapids titled to, our sympathy. In the offorts of her view of Journalism, taken by a journalist, served, however, to sober the red man, who had mandarins to resist the incoming of Western is from that of Mr. Depew, may be seen by a
skill enough to guide. his boat to a place of enlightenment and. Western progress, she does brief extract from the latter's address: Napoleon safety. not deserve our sympathy, and should not re
said the four newspapers were more dangerous Still later a crucl announcement was published than a hundred thousand soldiers, and he thought that on a certain day a vessel freighted with a his great conquests unstable until he had sub-menagerie of wild beasts' and a number of do- dued the press of Europe and compelled it to Take its opinion from the Azoniteur, which he edited himself. But while a free press exists monopoly is impossible. It can disperse the An Official Report on the Personal Habits of most courageous combination and frighten the hour the vessel was towed in the the given A CONSIGNMENT OF HOCKING'S.
Some Officers of the Asiatic Squadron largest capital. Under its assaults, moving to cut loose, the "wild beasts" being seen on the The Idiosyncrasy" of Admiral Clitz. nction the people and every agency of govern deck and in the rigging. The bears and About four months ago some excitement in ment, the inevitable issue is reformation, dissolu- monkey were in the latter, being good naval circles in Washington was caused by re-ion or bankruptcy."
climbers. The other animals were invisible ports that many of the officers attached to the
Journalists are not accustomed to belit'le their from the land; such was story of the Asiatic squadron had become habitually intem-office, but rather to magnify it. The spectacle day. The vessel, after being detained by a large perate. On March 19th the Secretary of the of a well-known lawyer apostrophizing the power rock in the stream, went over the falls in the Navy wrote Rear Admiral Crosby, command-
of the press and of an equally well-known jour-night-time, to the infinite disappointment of the ing the Asiatic squadron, that these rumors
nalist deprecating such assumptions is conse- numerous would-be spectators. It was reported seriously affected the home reputation of the quenily a singular one. Which of the two views at the time that a goose with a broken wing was squadron, and directed him to make a thorough armies, as Napoleon thought, or is it so weak
is correct? Is the press a power greater than the only survivor of the extraordinary enter investigation and report to the Department any
prise-a fitting conclusion of a foolish tale. facta in corroboration of the rumors "concerning that it must cower before the prejudices and the And although the fate of Captain Webb may be any officer connected with the squadron, what-selfish interests of the time? It will be noticed deplored, it is hoped that it will serve as a use over may be his rank in the naval service." that Depew draws his illustrations of the powerful lesson to others-who-would-initate-him-in
of the press from a foreign country, while Swth his successes.-S. F. Büllin ton speaks of the press of the United States as he finds it at the present time. De Tocqueville, in his book on Democracy in America," ex- States had not more power than he found it to pressed surprise that the press of the United possess. As the press here enjoyed more com "Of the reports against certain officers, those against Commander Horace C. Mullan did not plete liberty than in any other country, he ex- come to hand until he had been tried and sen-pected to find it more powerful than elsewhere. enced to dismissal by a general court-martial. But, instead of such being the case, he found the Those against Lieutenant-Commander R. D. newspapers less an object of dread by the Gov. Hitchcock and Lieutenant L. P. Jouett I have emment, and less able to produce a popular im- pression than in countries where the Govern- not acted upon pending the arrival of the re- plies from the Monocacy. Those against Payment is a despotism.
De Tocqueville explained this anomaly. by Inspector George Cochian and Master F. Ś. Hotchkin were in each case, settled by their
saying that the newspapers of the United States. commanding officers, who punished those officers
were so numerous and entertained such diverse by private reprimand, as reported to me.
views that they neutralized one another, thereby After making this investigation I find by the re-rendering their influence less than that of the plies to my circular letter that intemperance has fettered-press of Continental Europe. The ex- been confined to those officers mentioned, and I planation was one which would suggest itself think that the inquiries which have thus been among the first, but it does not clearly explain made by virtue of special, authority from the the paradox that the press seems to possess Department will have a most beneficial effect.".
most power and be most dreaded where it enjoys,Dry Thermometer, 25.03 The report contains several inclosures. One the least freedom. One newspaper, edited by Wei Thermometer, 7978 is a statement by Captain J. S. Skerrett, com-
Thiers, overthrew the French monarchy and manding the Richmond, dated May 7th. He drove Charles X from his throne, while no Ameri says that since March 1, 1882, when he joined immediate result anywhere approaching that in can newspaper has ever been able to produce an the ship, more than sixty officers of all grades importance. The vigilance which is exercised have been attached to her, and that as a body in Russia to-day, and even in Germany, to see they were. men of temperate habits. He pays a high tribute to the qualities of Rear Admiral that the newspapers indulge no indiscreet ut. J. M. B. Clitz formerly in command of the
terances, shows that the press is an object of squadron, and expresses regret at the idio actual dread to the greatest military powers in the world, as it seems to have been to Napoleon. syncrasy that at times gave me great concem." The idiosyncrasy is defined thus: "He was at The explanation of the paradox, we apprehend,
is that in such countries the ultimate, object of times, during the period above mentioned, ad- dicted to habits of intemperance, at other times fear is the people, and that it is not the power of entirely refraining from the use of intoxicating the press to convince the people by argument beverages,"
which holds governments in awe, but rather Captain Skerrett's next case is that of Pay its power of telling ugly facts. It is necessary Inspector Cochran, who, on June 14, 1882, 60 and keep the people in ignorance, and, there- for despotic Governments to suppress facts drunk and used insulting and profane language to Chaplain Crawford. He afterwards apologized fore, one outspoken newspaper is nearly as and was let off with a reprimand. Subsequent formidable as a thousand, because one paper ly he again became intoxicated and offered to can make a revelation which will continue to whip Chaplain Crawford. Captain Skerrett call circulate indefinitely by word of mouth. In des- ed Cochran to account, and gave him his choice potisins it is the people against the Government. of signing a total abstinence pledge and was
and the press is the representative of the people; again let off with a “private reprimand." The while in a free country, like the United States, third case is that of Commander R. D. Hitchcock no newspaper speaks for more than a class, or who also received and accepted a private repri- faction, of the people, and it addresses itself only mand on account of his drunkenness.
to other classes and factions of the same sovereign Lieutenant Iveson of the Ashuslat--which people. The great end and aim of newspapers is was lost in February-reports that he saw Com- to tell facts, and where there is no attempt made mander Mullan, who commanded that vessel to suppress facts the operations does not produce when she was lost, drunk four times, and Mas- any viclent effects. Explosives require to bo con ter F. S. Hotchkin, intoxicated once. Ex-Com-fined to produce their maximum effect. mander Mulan reports that he "reprimanded" It is not true, however, to say the power of the Master Hotchkin for drunkenness, but nobody press has diminished in the-United States, nor seems to have reprimanded Mullan, who stood John Swinton. Newspapers in this country are is it necessary to adopt the pessimistic views of in greatest need of it
Passed Assistant Surgeon Dickinson reports no less independent than in former years, but that while attached to the United States Naval rather more. They possess greater. resources Hospital at Yokohama in 1882, he frequently and are edited with greater ability if they saw Rear Admiral J. M. B. Clitz very much under have not gained a corresponding increase of in- the influence of liquor, then in June of the same finence on public opinion, it is because the people, year, Lieutenant Commander. Hitchcock was too, have become more independent, more in- brought to the Hospital for treatment, he being telligent, and mare disposed to do their own THE then on the verge delirium tremens, thinking. The press cannot lead the people due to excessive and prolonged Indulgence in against their own inclinations, but neither can alcoholic stimulants; that in January, and part any other power. Despotisms have tried that of February, 1883, when attached to the | and falled.--Alla California.
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Ashuelot, he frequently observed Master F. S. Hotchkin, intoxicated, and well remember one occasion "when Mr. Hotchkin was so drunk that the Quartermaster was unïble to awaken him for a night watch," that on one occasion Past-Assistant Engineer James Entwistle of the Ashuries drank deeply for several days, until I was obliged to remonstrate with him, and, finally, to order the wine boy not to supply blm with anything from the wing mess
Engineer Entwistle reports that he knows of no instance on board the United States steamer. Ashuelot that would at all be likely to call for snch an order or investigation from the honorable cretary of the Navy, except the loss of that sel, respecting which he had testified before a neral Court-martial," Past Assistant Engineer R. R. Leitch, also of the Ashuelot, until she was lost, preferred-charges of drunkenness against Commander Mullan, September 26, 1882,
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THE FRENCH MAIL.
The M. M. steamer Orus, with the next French mail, left Saigon this morning at 3 o'clock, and may be expected here on the 8th instant.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Laertes, from London, left Singapore on the afternoon of the 31st ultimo, and may be expected here on the 7th instant
The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Antenor, from Liverpool, left Singapore on the afternoon of the the 3rd instant, and le due here on the 9th.."
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N.B.-Note the address.
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No. 84, Queen's Road Central, Opposite the Centrál Market. Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.
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Having Purchased the entire Machinery of the THE Undersigned begs to inform the Ladies
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
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NOTICE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
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EGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS on the
SHARES of
the New Issue are requested to pay the amount of DOLLARS FIFTY ($50) to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on or before the 30th September, 1883, when a receipt Share Scrip on presentation at the Office of the will be given to be afterwards exchanged for a Company. Calls unpaid at the above date will be charged Interest at the rate of 7 per cent per angum until further notice,
By Order,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary, Hongkong, 5th September, 1883.
NOTICE.
ST. JOHN LODGE OF HONGKONG,
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The report he withdrew two days afterwards, at ultimo, and is duc here on or about the roth AN EMERGENCY: LODGE will be held in
the request of Commender Mullan, upon his giving a pledge to Paymaster E. N. Whitehouse that he (Commander Mullan) would not driak on board the Ashurlef during the time that he
The N. 1. S. N-Co. steamer Compta left Batavia on the 1st instant, and is due here on or about the 11th,
FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland: Street, TO-MORROW, the 6th instant, at 8 for 8:30 PM. precisely. Visiting Brethren will be made cordially welcome.
Hongkong 3rd September, 1883.,
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DRILLING MACHINES.
HITCHCOCK'S PATENT TABLE LAMPS, and HANGING PENDANTS,
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AS always on hand a large assortment of CHOICE WINES of the best quality, at Moderate Prices,
Hongkong, and October, 1882.
J. M. GUEDES.
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OUSE AND LAND BROKER,
and Gentlemen of the Foreign Community that he has resigned his Partnership in the "NAM-SING TAILOR SHOP" and has Purchased an Interest in the "SZE HING LOONG SHOP, No. 100, Queen's Road Central, carrying on the Business of TAILORS, OUTFITTERS, and GENERAL MERCHANTS. He hopes by strict attention to Business and Selling the Best Class of Goods at Moderate Prices to receiv ea share of the patronage so liberally bestowed on him sa the past.
AH NAM, Late Partner in the
NAM-SING Tailor Shop," Hongkong, 16th April, 1883.
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HAS
AS for Sale, every description of Gentles men's Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Hats, &c., &c. Dealer in Chinese Silks of all kinds... Bamboo Blinds, Mattings of own Manufacture. China Teapots in bamboo covers, Rattan Chairs, Silk Coats a Specialité, a perfect fit and best material guaranteed.
No, 113, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 16th May, 1882.
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KEEPS on hand for Sale all kinds of House and Steam COAL of the best quality, at moderate rates. The "CUM LOONG," " CÚM CHOW" "CUM SHUEN," "CUM LEE, Steam Launches for Hire at 83 for 1st hour, sa for and and $t for 3rd hour," "CUM ON," and and for longer periods according to arrangement.
Hongkong, 16th October, 1883.
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MR
R. MARMANDE begs to inform the Com- munity of Hongkong, and. Visitors, that the above Eatablishment is now in full working order.
He has engaged TWO FIRST-CLASS TONSORIAL ARTISTS from Paris, and his staff now consists of five competent workmen. He is prepared to execute Hairbessing in all its branches, making wigs for theatrical purposes, or for ordinary wear, &c., c.
HAIR CUTTING SHAMPOOING
SHAVING
TRIMMING BEARDS
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LADIES' HAIRDRESSING SALOON.. ML MARMANDE and his assistants are always at liberty to attend Ladies at his Saloon, specially set apart for Ladies, or at their own Residences at MODERATE CHARGES.
Mr. MARMANDE begs to offer to the public his Shampoo Wash made by Mons. Pinaud who has had many years experience and guar antees it to keep for any length of time in any
climate:
Monthly Customers for Hair-cutting, Shaving, and Shampooing, taken at the following prices:
EVERY
DAY$4.00 Per Month. EVERY OTHER DAY...$3.00 TWICE A WEEK ·......
$2.00
Mr. MARMANDE will receive direct from Paris a large Consignment of Perfumery and [10 other Toilet requisites which will be open for inspection, and he is prepared to supply the same at prices which will compare favorably with those The Saloon is cool and airy, being supplied with Punkaha, and the "Iced Shampoo is the greatest luxury of the day, we had
LIVE TO-SIX HUNDRED TONS of any other establishment.
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IN LOTS FROM ONE TON UPWARDS COAL TAR IN BARRELS.
→ Than CHOY CHEW
230, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, jth April, 1883.
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The Saloon is open from 7 a. till 7 2.1, for the reception of those who feel the necessity of a Torsorial operation.
RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY RESET
- Hongkong, 12th Jane, 1883
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OOT AND SHOE MAKER, No. 5, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG. THE CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE Materials and Workmanship Guaranteed. Special experience in making Gentlemen's RIDING BOOTS. Hongkong, 4th April, 1883.
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CHIE NA M. OLD AND SILVERSMITH,
WATCH MAKER
AND
ENGRAVER, WATCHES CLEANED AND REPAIRED ON MODERATE TERMS;
ALL WORK GUARANTEED. JEWELRY MADE AND REPAIRED, No. 77, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG, Hongkong, 6th April, 1887.
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SHIP, PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE
AS PAINTER.
PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS.N LANDSCAPES IN OIL AND WATER, COLORS. All Work Executed by First-Class Artists."; IVORY MINIATURES A SPECIALITE.
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NOTICE: B BRANCHES EXECUTED AT VERY LOW DOOKBINDING AND RULING IN ALL ITS RATES AT THE AVERA
HONGKONG TELEGRAFIL? OFFICE Account Books ruled to any pattern. Music bound in Elegant Style with Best
TELEGRAPH OFFICE, HONOKOMO,