The
N°. 1971
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL ... £2,000,000:
500,000 -PAID-UP CAPITAL..
Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES IN INdia, China, "jaPAN
AND THE COLONIES. •
THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, THE
Buys-and-Sells-BILLS OF EXCHANGE, Issues LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had An application.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS: - Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent” per Annum.
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4. 3
3
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 2 per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance.
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claimi, purchased on advantageous terms..
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
F. W. RUTTER, Manager,
HONGKONG BRANCH.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAILUT CAPITAL $7,500,000, RESERVE FUND
RESERYE LIABILITY
PROPRIETORS ...............
3,900,000
OF}
7,500,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS - CHAIRMAN--Hon. JOIN BELL-IRVING. DEITY GRAIRMAN-W, H. PORBES, Esq. CD), TTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq.- J. S MOSES, Eaq. H. DALRYMPLE, Esq. L PORSNECKER, Esq. B. LAYTON, Esq.
N. A. SIRDS, Esq,"
Hon. A. P. MCEWEN. E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
Chier ManagIR.
RONGKONG--THOMAS JACKSON; Esq.
MANAGER
SUANQUAM EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
IN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the
daily balance,
For
'On Fixed Deposits —
months, 3 per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of BANKING and EXCHANGE business transacted.
Hongkong Telegraph.
Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "TEVIOT;" FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
that all goods, are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at. Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
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Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice the contrary be given before 4 P.M., TO-DAY. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining- after the 5th proximo, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 5th proximo, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,.
Agents.
Hongkong, 30th Jung, 1888.
THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1888.
Katiniations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE JUST UNPACKED A FRESH SUPPLY
OF
SMITH'S GLASGOW TOBACCO
BRIGHT, CUT NAVY .......
FLAKED HONEY DEW
GLASGOW MIXTURE GOLDEN BIRDSEYE.
Hongkong, 26th June, 1888.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "MOGUL," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG
AND SINGAPORE, - "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon,, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless TO-DAY... notice to the contrary be given before NOON,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the oth instant, will be subject to rent,
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THE
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HANDCRAWFORDX COM
W. BREWER
CHEAP AND USEFUL BOOKS, 40 CENTS EACH 6 FOR $2.
Art of Pen and Ink Drawing, All Dickens' Works in Cloth.. All Carlyle's Works in Cloth,
HE Modern Hoyle or how to play all
Games.
Modern Etiquette. Everyday Errors of Specchi. Companion Letter Writer. Marvels of Electricity..
Geology, Ready Made Speeches.
French and English Pronouncing Handbook. Photography for Amateurs,
and Tricks made Easy. The Wife's landbook Cricket Year Bookt.
The Insurance Year Hook.
Lelongkang," 27th June, 1888
All claims against the Steamer must be pre-Platt's Land, Money, Life, Poverty, 4 vols. sented to the Undersigned or before the oth proximo, or they will not be recogniseil. No Fire Insurance has been cilected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, HELL & Co,
Agents,
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Hongkong, 4th July, 1888..
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Amusements.
OPERA AND, MUSICAL COMPANY, COMMENCING ABOUT JULY 15TH, 1888. To the Residents of Hongkong.
M
K. PEMBERTON W: WILLARD begs
to afnounce that a Company organized and directed by him will make their appearance
as above or thereabouts.
Repertoire OPERAS, Faust, Il Trovatore, Maritana, Fra Diavolo, Bohemian Girl.
OPERA BOUFFE-Dorothy, Erminic, Pepita, Falks, Old Gourd,
BURLESQUES Little Jack Sheppard, Monte Cristo Jr., Little Dick Whittington, The Babes. COMEDIES-Arabian Nights, Little Lord Faunt leroy, Vice-Versa, Turned Up, A Night Off.
MUSICAL COMEDIES-The Tramp, A Break Somewhere, The Pullman Car, Fun on the Bristol, Bridget O'Brien, Esq., &c., &c.-The Musical Comedies
under the direction of Mr. J. F. Sheridan, the original Widow O'Brien.
I NOTICE.Prices will be $3. Sz; and $1. The season will run one month only. Three Performances a week. Season tickets will be isited for the series of a Performances at $34. Not transferable. Plan now operf at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S, LD, 18
Hongkong, 30th June, 1888.
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chick commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan..
T JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 25th April, 1888.
RULES
OF THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
Insurances.
NOTICE.
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Cooking,
Etiquette.
Ingolshy Legends.
Mallock's New Republic.
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Lamb's Tales from Shakspeare. Webster's Standard Etymological Dictionary. Best of Everything.
Dictionary of Commercial Information,
W. BREWER, UNILER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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PIANOS! PIANOS! PIANOS!
HEUERMANN, HERBST & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
TRANSPOSING SCREW TUNED PIANOS.
WITH Mechanism for transposing for the accompaniment of singing or other instruments,
being specially built för damp and hot climates by the celebrated works
u
WILLIAM SCHÖNLEIN,
"BERLINA
We invite the public before making any rash purchase to come and try these Grat class Pianos.
Hongkong, 18th May, 1888.
HEUERMANN, HERBST & CO.,
Sóle Agents.
ROSE & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED PER FRENCH MAIL.
ADIES' EVENING SHOES IN BLACK SATIN, KID and BRONZE...
THE LANGTRY WALKING SHOE.
'GENTLEMEN'S KID and CANVAS SHOES,
CHRISTY'S TEXAI HÁTS,
WATERPROOFS and
Also,
. UMBRELLAS.
A Fresh Invoice of DRESS MATERIALS in MUSLIN, CANVAS, PICOT EDGE HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, ZEPHYRS to match the fashionable RIBBONS. EMBROIDERED COSTUMES in all Shades.
The New Pattern DRILLET for DRESSES, 15 cents per yard, LIMITED.
LADIES JERSEYS in all Shades.
THE
-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK
will be conducted by the HONGKONG | CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED............ AND SHANGHAI BANKING - CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, 10 to 3 SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 2.-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be received. 'No Depositor may deposit more than $2,500, in any one year.. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS 'BAŃK,
having $100, or more, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI, BANKING 'CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12. months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. -INTEREST at the rate of 31 Pie per annura will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balancest
5.-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with cachi payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries them selves in their Pass-Books, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July. -CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business
1. 1
of the Bank, if marked 'ON HONGKONG
J.$1,000,000
The above Company, is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS. &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies."
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary.. HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUEEN'S ROD, WIST: Hongkong, 1st February, 1882. ~[150 NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY!.
HE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents, in conjunction with Messrs. TURNER & Co., for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at CURRENT RATES.
* W. HEWETT & Co. Hongkang, 7th June, 1888.
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GENERAL NOTICE. THE ON TAI INSURANCE.COMPANY,
(LIMITED.) CAPITAL TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
$833,333132- an $240,000.00.
· BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, "will bẹ | Lay SING, E1q, forwarded free by the various British Post LOU TO SHUN, ENgLOYEUR MOON, Esq.
Ofices in Hongkong and Ching
7-WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand,
but the personal attendance of the
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
CURRENT RATES to all parts of the.
the production of his Pass Book, are Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken 'necessary!
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chiel Manager.
Hongkong, fat September 1887.
NOTICE.
world,
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST. Hongkong. 17th December, 1884.
(877 THE NEGLECT OF LIFE ASSURANCE. "HERE is no feature of our civilised life that
our life
THERE
than the neglect of LIFE ASSURANCE. By payment of a small quarterly subscription any man of good health can secure a very large sum to his fatnily in case of premature death, yet
.HONGKONG&WHAMPOA hundreds of familles brought up in comfort
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
SHIPMA
PMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN 'should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, I sent to the HEAD SOFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive
prompt attention,
In the event of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.
25th Aug
D. GILLIES,
perhaps in luxury are left in extreme poverty avery year from the bread winner having neglected to assure his life. In the East many a man lives up to his income, knowing well that if death cut him off suddenly, his wifes and children would be left almost wholly unprovided for. All this can be prevented by Life Assurance,
EVERY FACILITY.
In connection with Life Assurance Business is afforded by THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE, one of the largest and wealthiest of the Frovident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of application and all information will be promptly afforded on application to any of the Standard Company's Agents, or to
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LD,
Agents, Hongkong, Hongkong, 19th June, 1985;
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ROSE & CO.
37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, z3rd June, 1888.
-[40
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
JUST LANDED
'S WEET CAPORAL
4
CIGARETTES.
KINNEY'S STRAIGHT CUT
CIGARETTES.
AND
TO ARRIVE BY THE "AJAX"
COPE'S "GOLDEN CLOUD."
Hongkong, 26th June, 1888
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TALL
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS,
NE
LL SILK HATS.
Drab Felt Hats, Black, Brown, Drab and Grey
Hard Felt Hats. Terai and other Soft Felts." Tweed Hats and Caps in New
Shapes.
Straw Hats and Pith Hats... Silk Umbrellas from $5 each,
over 100 to choose from.
assortment of Walking
A
Sticks.
Waterproof Coats, Leggings &
Chair Aprons.
Mauds. Travelling Rugs and Scotch
W
Ulster Tweeds.
GO O D S.
Over Coatings, Light & Heavy. Overland Trunks, Gladstone Bage, and a variety of Travel Ing Casts, all sizes. Winter, Medium and-Summer
Under Vests and Fants.
Fine Black Diagonal & Cork- *screw for Dress Sults. Black, Blac and Brown Fancy
and Diagonal Coatings.
ia
Fancy Tweed Suitings,
Silk Half-Hose, Black, Navy
and Colors.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
STEAM TO STRAITS, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY, connecting at COLOMBO with the Company's Steamer " BARRAMATTA" for LONDON and INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
HE. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"LOMBARDY?!
will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, the 7th July, at NOON.
this Steamer).
SIX DOLLÁRS PER QUARTER
Mails.
CANADIAN PACIFIC „ŠTEAMSHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND, PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
.*
VIA
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
AND OTHER CONNECTING • RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS,
THE British Steamship
"ABYSSINIA,"
(Passengers only will be booked to London by
E. L WOODIN,
Commander, 36 Tons Register, », Lee, Superintendent.
VANCOUVER, B.C. will be despatched for
and SAN FRANCISCO, vin” KODE, and | YOKOHAMA, on TUESDAY, the 10th July,
at THRER P.M.
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Hongkong, 30th June, 1888. THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK. THE Company's" Steamer
THE
"TAICHIOW, Captain J. Newton, will be despatched for the above Ports, an SATURDAY, the 7th instant,
at 2 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents.
Hongkong, 5th July, 1888.
THE "GIBB” LINE.
1675
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE: (Taking through Cargo for QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, &c.) THE British Steamer
THE
"AFGHAN,".
Captain Roy, will be despatched as above ou TUESDAY, the roth instant, at 4 P..
Fare in Sydney or Melbourne $150. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Managers. "Hongkong, 3rd July, 1888.
[631 ́“SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS: FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, HE Steamship
THE
" CARMARTHENSHIRE," will be despatched for the above, Ports on the
11th instant.
This Steamer has superior Passenger accom-, modation.
1670
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong. 4th July, 1888.:
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
THE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship
*" ELECTRA,"
Jones, Master, will load here for the above, Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1888.
1668
【HE AA I, British Bark
THE
FOR SAN FRANCISCO:
"E. J. SPENCE,"
To be followed by the S.S.
on and August and S.Ş. “ BATAVIA" on 23rd
"Connection will he made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with Pacific Coast Points by the regular Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and other Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers.
First-class Fures granted as follows :-
To Vancouver and Victoria...(Mex.)$160.00
To San Francisco...
To all Common Points in
and the United States
mg 175.00
730.00
To Liverpool............................... 300,00 To Landin,
........ 305.00 To other European Points at proportionate ngs. Special reduccil rates granted to Officers of-the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the triperial Chinese arel Japanese Customs, to be sbtained on application. (*
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des 'tined to Points in the United States, should be sout to the Company's Offices, addressed to Mr. D. E. BROWN, District. Freight – Agent, Vancouver, B.C.
Freight will be received-on board until 4 P.M.. on the 9th July.
'All' Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in full; and the sanie will be received by us until 5 P.M. the day previous to sailing.
For information as to Passage of 'Freight, ppply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Con
Agents. Hongkany, 26th Juhu. 18k8.
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U-S. MAIL LINE,
-PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-
· LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN" FRANCISCO.
HE U. S. Mall Steamship
THE
"CITY OF SYDNEY"
will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko- hama, on THURSDAY, the 10th July at THRER P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for
Gill, Master, will land here for the above Poet, Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- and will have quick despatch,
portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, For Freight, apply to
to San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland RUSSELL & Co Cities of the United States, via Overland Ral
[669 Hongkong. 2nd July, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L 1. I. American Ship
"C. C. CHAPMAN," Hichborn, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.
PUSTAU & Co.
For Freight, apply to . Hongkong, let June, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship
"WANDERING JEW,"
1530
Nichols, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Ports, and will have a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong
ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and so-ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic Unes of Steamor.
First-class Fares granted as follows :—- To San Francisco..............
$200.00
To San Francisco and return,)
available for 6 months............. 350.00 To Liverpool........... To London.
32,00
... 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ng at San Francisco for China or Japan (or *vice versa) within one year will be allowed s 1551 liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance ders not apply to through fares from Ching and
to Europe.
PUSTAU & Co. June, 1888,
Mails
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY, TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
...EUROPE:
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
THE Steamship
" ARABICH will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokobama, on TUESDAY, the oth July, at THREE (P.M.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P.M.- the day. previous to sailing,
First-class Fares granted as follows:-- To San Francisco.....
.....$200,00
To San Francisco and retura, Į available for 6 months............. To Liverpool
Les
350.00 325.00
To London...................................................................... 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate
rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, te-embark ing a
at San-Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This allowance doss
-Stripes, Check Variety of Lamb's Wool Mering and Lisle | not apply to through fares from China and
and Plain. Cricketing Fahnel, Stripes,
Checks and Plain. White and Fancy Veatings. French Printed Shirtings,
Unshrinkabļė Flannel,
Solid Leather Portmanteaus... Ready Made Ulsters in Stock.
Hongkong, aand February, 1895.
Thread Hall-Hose. White Dress Shirts. Lacing & Elastic-side Walking
**Boots and Shoes.
Shooting Boots, Kubber Boots: Patent Leather Boots & Shoes, Dancing Pumps, all sizes. Large Stock of Scarfs, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, &c.
ROBT. LANG & CO.
to Europe. lar Invoicca to accompany Cargo des- tined United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco,
For further information, as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No, so, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, 21st June, 1888.
ARMAN
Agente
freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing. Parcet Packages will be received at the Office.until 5. sama day all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad dress. $1 full value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des ined to Pointe beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes," addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Corapany, No. So, Queen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN; Agent⚫ Hongkong 3rd July, 1888"
Notices, of Firms.,
NOTICE. -
HAVE This Day Established myself in this, I Colony as a CIVIL ENGINEER, ARCHITECT and SURVIVOR.
·A DENISON, A. M. Inst. C.E. 61, Queen's Road Central.
[671 Hongkong, 2nd July, 1868,
have
NOTICE,"
WE HAVE admitted Mr. SILAS AARON
in Hongkong and Ching, from sat January, 1888....
E. D. SASSOON & Co "engkang, 28th June, 1888
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NOTICE.
"Y'INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY in the
MFirm of HAHN, PIRON & Co. has ceased from this day,
Hongkong, rat June, 1888,
.: PIKON.
HAVE this day taken over, the Business of the same in future under the Style of
HAHN, PIRON & Co, and will, carry on
A-HAHN Dealer in Planos and Musical Instieti Hongkong, 18 June, 1888,