and the results have certainly not bern satis factory. It is very easy to underbid trade rivile in any given department of business, but it is very difficult Indeed to make the operation a permanent success. The truth is that the longer the Chinese companies persist in their present attitude of hostility against all the all-established markets, and in their policy of cutting down rates, the more impossible will. it be for thera to live. Business in Shanghai, and in the other great Chines ports, is always pretty brisk; but the Chinese 1. companies ought to remember that from time immemorial there has been considerable scarcits of money in these ports Some time ago we heard that foreigners in Shanghai were cutting o1 down their expenses to the lowest degree retrenchment Some of them have turned to living in Chinese houses with their Chinese wives in order to save themselves the trouble of housekeeping, so that they may be able to live frugally for about $50 a month. The hatives feel the present depression of trade very severely. A merchant in Shanghai says that he had to buy, some time ago, an article for $8. for which he had two days previously offered $10. The vendor then declared that he would not take less than $12, and the same gentleman purchased goods from a furniture dealer for 380 one day, which he was naked $100 for a week previously. Houses ate to be let in all directions; and altogether the state of business is bad. If this he the condition of affairs in Shanghai, which is the principal commercial post of China it is quite obvious that the state of affairs.cannot be much-better-elsewhere, and it is upon the state of business that the profits of insurance 'companies in the last resort depend. The experience of the China companies have been so unpicasant that the question has, we imagine, been set to rest for ever. This much, however, is quite clear, that something of the difficulty in which the China companies find themselves involved is due to an over-cager baste ontheirpart to secure business which is done far better here. In the insurance world, as in every other, the policy of cutting down rates is a policy which, sooner or later. brings its own punishment upon those who resort to it. We are not surprised that in the case of the Yangtsze a considerable expression of feeling took place, and that one of the share holders dwelt upon a recent failure of a large firm of marine brokers in Glasgow, as showing the very unsound state of marine insurance at home. He said that possibly it might be better to wind up the affairs of their companies at once, instead of accepting risks at ruinous rates. The difficulty is that the liabilities incurred by the companies at home and abroad are of such a character that it is almost impossible for either of them to stop. It is quite time that some effort "were made to induce both parties to the struggle to see that in marine insurance, and in every other branch of human energy, there is a golden mcan which ought to be observed, and if it is not observed the breach of that observance will bring with it its own punishment. It is not very long ago that the China companies were supposed to be making fortunes for their shareholders. It is quite clear now that they have been doing nothing of the kind.
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THE." NORDEN" v. "ESPOIR" CASE.
Judgment in this collision case, on appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, was given on the 21st ulto,, there being present Lord Macnaghten, Sir Barnes Peacock, Sir James Hannen, and Sir Richard Couch,
This was an appeal from a judgment of Sir George Phillippo, judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court of Hongkong, Feb. 3rd, 1887, in cross suits instituted by the owner of the steamship Norden (the appellant) and Lieutenant Adams, R.N., commanding Her Majesty's ship Espoir respectively, to recover damages for collision which occurred between those vessels on the evening of Nov. 3rd, 1886, in the Canton river. The learned judge, who was assisted by Capt. Themsett, R.N., as assessor, pronounced the Norden alone to blame for the collision and decreed accordingly,
Sir Walter Phillimore, Q.C., and Mr. H. Stokes were counsel for the appellant; Sir J. P. Deane, Q.C., Mr. Staveley Hill, QC, and Mr. A. T. Lawrence for the respondent.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1888.
Their
Advertisements.
FOR SHANGHAI
THE Steaniship
THE
4 12:30
were advised by their assessors that at night. with shallow water on the starboard 'side of the channel, without other guide than that affuided by Tiger Island, it was prudent and proper navigation for the Espoir le make far that island to take a departure. Concurring, therefore, with the Judge in the Court below in the opinion that the vessels were approaching one another green to green, their lordships considered that the Norden brought about the collision by improperly porting when in that position, but their lordships thought that the Espoir was also to blame for not having stopped cartier than she did. Licut Adams stated that when the vessels were two iniles apart he said, "Keep.a good 'lonk-nut for her red light, because if I see it I shall have to port." That showed that he was aware of the probability of a vessel coming down the river porting to come on to her starboard side of the iver. He kept watching the lights of the Norden, and thinking the vessels were on parallel courses he naturally expected the lights of the approaching steamer to broaden but when 500 yards off he observed that they did not broaden, and upon this ho-sinchoarded. lordships were advised by their assessors that the fact of the lights not broadening ought to haveTHE Company's Steamship informed him that the oiler ves el was under a port helm. Thus, the starboarding of the heim of the Espoir while the Norden was parting tended to bring the vessels together, Had the Espoir stopped instead of starboarding when the red light came in view, the manoeuvre she afterwards unsuccessfully had recourse to of parting would, probably, have saved her from collision. Their lordships thought it right to add that, in their judgmiret, the officer-in-com-- mand of a vessel, especially one of Her Majesty's ships, with a numerous crew, ought not to take upon himself alone the duty of looking out, as was done by Lieutenant Adams in this case. A man should always be posted exclusively to dis-
The captain's attention | charge that function might be distracted by other calls upon it, as was illustrated by the incident already referred to of the navigating officer showing the captain by the list of a fantern the course marked on the chart On the whole case, their lordships would humbly advise Her Majesty that the decree of the Court below be varied, and that both vessels be condemned, each party to bear his own costs in this Court and the Court below. The damages to be assessed according to the Admiralty rule in the Admiralty Registry here.
'" YANGTSZE." Captain C. Tönningsen, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 31st inst, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
1851 Hongkong, 30th August, 1888. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT SAID, BRINDISI, AND TRIESTE. Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA MADRAS, PERSIAN GULE, RED SEA, BLACK
SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).
AN IRISH BREACH OF PROMİSE CASE.
:
AMUSING ACTION BY A WIDOWER OF 60. At the King's County Assizes the other week, Mr. Thomas Macken, a widower, to years of age, sought to reco er damages against Emelie Berry and Nicholas Berry for breach of promise of marriage by Emelie Berry, who since the breach of promise had married the co-defender. The promise by the female defendant was admitted; but it was pleaded that she was a minor when made it, and, was consequently protected by the The reason Mrs. Berry lofants Relief Act.. alleged for breaking the promise was that plain- tiff told her he had only two children, and that she afterwards found he had five. Some very amusing letters from the plaintiff to the young lady were read in court. In one he said:"
Don't keep me in suspense, as if hanging from a tee, waiting for you to unloose me or lie me tighter. (Laughter). Dear Me, you know me a great while. You have an impression on me. (Laughter.) We could be happy if you were to know all the preparations I had made for your reception, I even ordered Molloy, the harnessmaker, in Tullamore, to make a new set of harness that would shine in the dark(laughter)-all on your account, I intended showing you life, and after me you nover will meet anyone to care for you or do sa much as I intended. Dear me, don't be cowed about my family; they are not near no nume rous as I report. (Laughter.) I have one more than i said first. (Laughter.) I was sorry for saying it. I did not think that should be suffi sient cause of separating you and I at the eleventh hours to be made public show of all over the world." (Laughter.)
The plaintiff wound up with some doggerci
which concluded
poetry My dear Mella, d n't say en in ma
which, he was going to have printed and sung all over the country and at her own door. (Laughter.) "I must do it," he continued;
my mind is so annoyed at not hearing from you, after the unexampled offers I have made on your account We have been talked of far and near, so now I will get our mournful tragedy sung far and near (Much laughter.) "If there be anything in it you would not like to be published, let me know within a week, and 1 will have it changed." The plaintiff closed this letter with the following sinnza:-
That was ludaced to do so much for thes, (Great laughter. In a second letter the plaintif Sir James Hannes, in delivering their Lord-ent defendant a few verses for her perusal ships judgment, said the Danish steamship Norden was on Nov. 3, 1886, on a voyage down the Canten river. It was alleged on her behalf that about six p.m. she was seven or eight miles above Tiger Island, well over her starboard side of the channel, going about nine-and-a-half knots, steering SS.EE. by compass. At about half-past six o'clock the masthead light of a steamer, which turned out to be Her Majesty's ship Espoir, was sighted nearly right ahead about a quarter or half a point on the port-bow, about three miles distant. A few minutes later the red light of the Espoir came in sight about one-and-a-half point on the port bow. On that red light being seen the course of the Norden was altered about one-and-a-half point to star- board to give the Espoir a wider berth, and the Nerden was shortly after steadied on her former course. When the vessels had approached to about 500 yards, the Espoir being broad on the Norden's bow, the Espoir suddenly starboarded her helm and bore down as if, to cross the Norden's bows. A collision then being inevitable, the helm of the Nordan was put
Far bestur lights I hope will guide me. Along the path I have yet to rasm,
In pursuit of another sweetheart
That will be glad to scout' what you refuse." The jury found that the female defendant was a minor when she made the promise, and that the plaintiff was not entitled to damages..
Co-day's Advertisements.
POSEIDON,"
TUESDAY, the 11th of September, at Captain S. Mersa, will be despatched as above
NOON.
For.further l'articulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company.
'raya Central,
O. BACHRACH, Agent.
Hngkang, 30th August, 1888”,
Intimations.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI, BANKING CORPORATION.
LD
BROKEN NOTES. will be EXCHANGED for new ones on application at the Offices of the Corporation.
CORPORATION. For the HONGKONG AND SHANCHAL BANKING
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 29th August, 1888. CHINA MERCHANTS' STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S DEBENTURE
LOAN OF 1886.
4th DRAWING.
Intimations.
FOR HIRE.
HE Fast Steam Launch "ELK" is always THE
kept under steam off Pedder's Wharf and is at the service of the public for proceeding to and from. Steamers, Picnic and Bathing Parties, etc.
For particulars, apply to
CRUICKSHANK & Co., Ld
(80 Hongkong, 17th August, 1888.
THE CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED.
13, PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG. IST of Subscribers to the TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE.
1.- Hongkong Telegraph "Office.
Manson, Dr. P., M.D. Cantlie, Dr. J.
Hartigan, Dr, Wm.
1
3-Manson, Dr. P., M.D., (Peak),
4-Vernon, J. Y. V 5-Canille, Dr. J. 7-Poesnecker, I.
8.-Arnbold, Karberg & Co.
9.--Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. 10-Chater and Vernon,
11.-judd, Wm., (Woodlands). 1,Daily Press,"
13-Russell & Co.
14-E. E. A. and China Telegraph Co., Ld.
Great Northern Telegraph-Co.
15.-Central Police Station."
16.-Watson, A. S., & Co., Ld.
17-Douglas Laprik & Ca 18.-Butterfield and Swire.
19.-P. & C. Steam Navigation Co.
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Intimations
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE
* COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. T MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the THE TWENTY SECOND ORDINARY above Company will be held at the Head Office. Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 3rd proximo, at 4 U'CLOCK F.M., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to goth April fast, and of declaring dividends,
',
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 21st instant to the 3rd proximo, both days inclusive,
By Order,
A. S. GARFIT,
Acting Secretary Hongkong, 10th August, 888.
1781
THE HONGKONG
KOWLOON AND' WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby given that all Vessel Nor
discharging Bombay Cotton and Cotton Yam, at the Kowloon Wharves will have free storage for 14 days from arrival, after which a RENT of Cents per Bale per Month will be charged.
ISAAC HUGHES, Secretary.
THE
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Hongkong, 7th November, 1887.
HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHE Company is prepared to Tranship Carge
20-Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ld. Tom Colores at Kowloon of West
21.-Cruickshank, Wm, Pedder's Street. 22.-"China Mail."
23-Jordan, Dr. G. P.
24-Hongkong and China Gas Co., L 25-Aberdeen Dock.
a-Alice Memorial Hospital. 27.-Holliday, Wise & Co.
28,--McEwen, A. P.
29,-Peak Hotel.
30.-
31.-Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Point to any Steamer in the harbour, and to bring Cargo across from Kowloon to any place on the Praya at the usual ratės. ·
By Order,
"ISAAC HUGHES,
Secretary,
Hongkong, 20th April, 1888.;
1845
32-The Hongkong Hotel, Public Teleptione.
33.-
34-Victoria Dispensary.
34a-Cruickshank, Wm.
T
35.-
NOTICE is hereby given that in conformity
with the Stipulations contained in the BONDS of this LOAN, the following Numbers of Bonds to be paid off at the Offices of the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION on the 1st September, 1888, when the Interest thercon will cease to be payable, wete this day drawn at the Office of the said Corporation in Hongkong, in the presence of HENRY GASKELL Acting Chief WILLIAM Accountant of the said Corporation."
NUMBERS OF BONDS DRAWN,
170 BONDS Nos.
18 22 37 58
140
148
169
190
306
234
109 239
270
273
100
333 359
363
379 400 424 444 457
487
520 бло
.. 659 763 785 BRA
533
561
676
791
317
904 920 942.
1024. 1034 101 1062 1086 1102 112 1140 1158 1186 1193 1208 1235 1153 1262 12821311 1315 1343 1339 1383 1394 1414 1432 1447 1464 1484 1490 1515 1532 1562 1579 1558 1497 1501 1607 161 1020 1644 1666 1690 1706 1714 1733 1749 1763 1798 1814 1820 1852 1869 1872 1894 191a 1940 1944 1970 1995 2013 2029 2035 2051 2009 2194 2093 2019 2138 2148 2172 2185 2120 2236 2263 2270 2293 2317 233 2339 2360 2301 3400 2127 2437 2447 2472 2495 2508 2520 2540 2562 2588 .2596 2610 2633 2651 2676 2685 2700 2730 271 2767 2785 2788 2805 2826 2843 2865 1886 1894 2924 2933 2953 2976 2996
***
FOR £100 EACH £17,000. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
W. H. GASKELL Acting Chief Accountant.
Hongkong, 13th July, 1888.
NOTICE.
Ros
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OSE & Co, beg to inform the Community of Hongkong that in order to facilitate their STOCK-TAKING the DOOR oftheir STORE will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 18t September to a few days after.
Due notice will be given when re-opening
hard a-port to lessen the shock, The Espoir THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP | again. Important and Special Orders can be seat
COMPANY. LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK. HE Company's Steamship
"TA{CHIOW,"
Captain J. A. Morris, will be despatched for the above Porte, on SUNDAY, the and September, át: NOON.
came on, apparently without slackening speed, and struck the port bow of the Norden. The collision took place about 400 yards south. east of Bute Rock, to the north-east of the fort- on Tiger Island. For the Espoir, a gunboat in Her Majesty's service of 460 tons, it was alleged that she was steaming up the Canton river at the rate of seven and a-half to eight knots, on a course N. by W. W. When a little to the north-east of Tiger Island, at about 6.20, a white light, and subsequently a green light, were seen about half a point on the starboard bow of the Espoir, about four miles off. As the aleamer, which proved to be the Nordin, con- tinued to show her green light, the Espoir was kept steadily on her course. When the Nordin bore about two points on the starboard bow of the Espoir, and was apparently 500 yards" off, the helm of the latter was starboarded Captain JG. Olfent, will be despatched for
to give the Norden a wider berth, when she suddenly shut in her green and showed her red. A collision being then inevitable, the engines of the Espoir were immediately reversed full speed and ber helm put · hard : a-port, The Norden did not appear to slacken ber speed, and the Espoir struck the Norden on her. port bow. The collision took place about a mile and a half N. by W. W. of the fort on Tiger Island. The first question which arose upon those remarkably condicting statements was as
Their lordships; were. to the place of collision.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agente. Hongkong, 30th August, 1888.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
THE Steamship
ARRATOON APCAR,"
in by the dwelling house entrance, next door to Messrs, Wotton & Deacon, Solicitors.
Hongkong, 29th August, 1888. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. "HE DIVIDEND of 3 % or $3.75 per THE
Share for the six months ended 30th June, 1888, declared at To-day's Ordinary Half-yearly 1849-Meeting, will be payable at the Premises of the HONGKONG And Shanghai BANKING CORPO. RATION on and after TUESDAY, the 28th inst.. and Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants at the Company's Office No. 14, Praya Central, Hongkong.
the above Fonts, on WEDNESDAY, the 5th proximo, at NOON.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.;
Agents Hongkong, 3th August, 1888.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE, THE Steamship biriniza
HARRATOON APCAR?
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary:
1837 Hongkong, 27th August, 1888.- HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year THE
ending 30th June lost at the rate of (1.10) One Pound and Ten Shillings Sterling Share of $ras in Payable on and after MONDAY, the 27thi instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for warrants.
T. JACKSON, **** Chief Manager.
· [831 Hongkong, 25th August, 1888. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR CHINESE.
to DESIDENTS in the Colony would materially
of opinion that the evidence for the Espoir wan having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees more to be relied on than that for the Norden, of Cargo.are hereby informed that their goods. By Order of the Court of Directors, and that the place of collision more seasly core being landed at their risk into the Hongkong, responded with that given by the rooir than and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's that given by the Norden. It resulted from that West Point Godowas, whence delivery may be that the Espoir would, when off Tiger Island, as obtained, ma
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 5th stated by her withnesses, bavethe white and green lights of the Worden on her starboard bow proximo, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insur. Consignees are hereby informed, that all claims must be made immediately, as none will
But I was contended on behalf of the Nerdonance has been elected, humid kokagaan
Thatine Espoir was in the wrong by being on the port side of the channel when she fast sighted" the Warden and that she thus infringed the afst rule of the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. It was to be observed, however, that the rule, was not absolute; it was only to be followed
akie, and, practicable and their lordships.
by
be entertained after the 4th proxim
Bill of Lading will be countersigned
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
Hongkong/ 30th August, 1888)
Read the Senate of the college by forward- ang to the ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(1)GLASS JARS (for Muscum purposes), der
36-Ah You & Co., 80, Praya' Central.
37-Just, H. Z.
38.-Linstead & Davis,
39.-Foster, F. T. P.
40.*The Borneo Co., Ld 41.-Adamsson, Bell & Co. 43.-Dodwell, F.
43.-Jordan, Dr. G. P., Pedder's Street. 44.-Government House." 45-Hughes & Erra.. 46.-Belilios & Co.
47.-Belillos, E. R., Caine Road. 48- Do Victoria Peak.
49.-Carlowitz & Co
So-The Imports and Exports Office.
51.-Morris Ray.
52-Layton, B.
53-Judd, Wra
54-Webber, J. F.
55.-Dowson, H.
35.--Victoria Hotel, Public Telephone. 57-
38-Sankey, Captain A., R. A. and Pape, C1
-Soy Sing.
bscription to Exchange $80 per Annum. HAROLD DOWSON,
Agent, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 12th July, 1888.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
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HE Offices of the Company have this day been REMOVED to "VICTORIA BUILD-
Consignees.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY;“
N
OTICE
ONSIGNEES of CARGO. per Steamship
"BELGIC The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Hills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along- side.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
CHS. D: HARMAN,
Agent.
fa
Hongkong, 25th August, 1888. THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
HE Company's Steamship
THE ***MOYUNE"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods their risk, into the Godowns, are being landed. of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be -sent in-to-the-Office of the Undersigned-before NOON, 'on the 31st, inst, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 31st instant, at 4 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 31st inst, will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded, unless notice to the coatiary be given before 3 P.M., TO-DAY..
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents.
[829 Hongkong, 25th August, 1888.
Masonic.
INGS," No. 5, Queen's Road, Central, Ground Z ETLAND Floor,
1737
,. JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 13th August,, 1888.
THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the for Public Traffic on WEDNESDAY, the joth May.
PEAK TRAMWAY' was OPENED
WEEK DAYS.
The CARS RUN as follows between ST. JOHN'S PLACE and VICTORIA GAP :—
8 to 10 AM, every quarter of an hour. 12 to 7 P.M.
half hour. quarter of an hour. SUNDAYS,
4 to 8
past 12 to past one every quarter of an hour, and from 4 to 8 P.M. every quarter of an bour,
Single Tickets are sold in the Cars: Five-Cent Coupons and Reduced Tickets at the Office of MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., General Managers.
[850 VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
50 & 52, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 17th August, 1888. IMPAIRED VISION. LAWRENCE & MAYO'S PERFEOT PEBBLES,
FOR SALE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. WATERBURY WATCHES. THE Handiert, Cheapest, and Best Time-
keepers Invented.
$3. PRICE THREE DOLLARS EACH. $3. Repairs never exceed so cents for each Watch.
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
(Sote Agents in Japan and China for the Sale of the above Watches,}
10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Opposite Marine House. Hongkong, 24th August, 1888.
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BOWRINGTON FOUNDRY, EAST POINT, HONGKONG.
A. G. GORDON & Co.
[$39
Are cloar, cool, & preserving to the fight.
R. LAWRENCE is now in Hongkong and May be consulted at the HONGKONG HOTEL Room No. 20) daily from 8 A.M. to 6P.M. (CONFULTATION FREE) SPECTACLES P. BLINDNESS. G. GORDON & Co. are prepared to
The symptoms indicating failure or irregularl- description of ties of sight are frequently too long disregarded every ENGINEERING and SHIP-BUILDING and either from ignorance or feeling of diffidence, WORK, both afoat and ashore, on most reasonable terms.
A. undertake
PUNCTUALITY AND FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED, ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR "THE CONSTRUC- TION OF STEAM LAUNCHES, REPAIRS TO THE ENGINES AND BOILERS or STEAMERS, CASTINGS, BEC 8tc.,
8tc. Hongkong, ret: January, 1888.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA. SOLE AGENTS FOX "THE MIIKE COAL MINE.
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➜UNKER COALS can be supplied to any
Banter lying in the harbour or coming alcgside the KoWLOON WHARF on application to the Undersigned
Y. FUKUHARA,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 19th January, 1888,
& R. TENNENT'S ALE and PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS
MERCHANT NAVY” NAVY BOILED
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the aid demanded by nature is withheld until serious mischief has been caused to the sight, often resulting in blindness,
The following patients out of many hundreds-
A
No. 525-
LODGE
REGULAR MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS'
HALL Zetland Street, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 4th September, at 8.30 for 9 P., precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 29th August, 1888.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
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I HAVE This Day Established myself as a SHIP CHANDLER, STOREKKEPER, SAIL- MAKER, AUCTIONEER, SHIPS' COMPRADORE, and GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT at this Port, in the Premises lately occupied by Messrs. C
J. G. GÖTZ. Gerard & Co.
Amoy, 17th August, 1888.
NOTICE
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TE have admitted Mr. DAVID AARON WE CUBAY PARTNER in our firm in Hongkong and China from 1st January, 1888. E. D. SASSOON & Co.
· [841. Hongkong, 28th August, 1898
NOTICE.
WE DICK PARTNER, in our Firm in JE have admitted Mr. HARRY WILLIAM
Hongkong.
W. HEWETT & Co..
1838 Hongkong, 27th August, 1888,
NOTICE.
G. SMITH, D.D.S., will take entire
A. Charge of the DENTAL PRACTICE of the Undersigned during Dr. KIMBALL'S temporary absence, and is duly, authorized to Sign the Firm.
-WINN & KIMBALL. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1888.
To be Let.
TO BE LET,
FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER, FOR 2 MONTHS.
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have sent unsolicited acknowledgments of the A WELL FURNISHED 1st Floor Flat in benefit they have derived from the use of our Pebble Spectacles
The Earl & Countess Lindsay, Queen's Gate, London, S.W.
Lady Kemball, 79 Queen's Gate, London,S.W. Lady Emily Digby, Coventry, England.
5. R. Groom, Esq., F.R.G.S., Barrister at Law, Singapore.
The Hon. E. E Isermonger, Col. Treaturer, Singapore.
R. Huddle, Esq., Deputy Master Attendant, Singapore.
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