LAL
N°. 2062.
Banks.
The
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL .... £2,000,000.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
500,000.
ongkong Telegraph.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1888.
Intimations...
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR FIRST BATCH OF.
Intimations.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
"LIMITED. :
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE ORDINARY GENERAL
Registered Ofice, 40, THRKADNEEDLE STREET, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S CARDS MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will
LONDON.
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, Japan.
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AND THE COLONIES,
and Chinese.
THE LEADING NOVELTIES OF WHICH CONSIST OF
(4.)-A Series of Beautifully painted panel Cards specially painted for us in Water Colours by CHINESE ARTISTS, depicting Chinese Social Life with suitable greetings in English (6)-CHISAI KAKEMONOS: A pair of Miniature Kakemonos, specially produced for us in Japan, enclosed in a characteristic native Card-board box with the season's greetings in English and Chinese.
HE BANK receives MONEY ON DIPOSIT,
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 { (c.)—A on application.
INTEREST, ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:
New Scries of Grouped PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS of HONGKONG in Miniature, Mounted and Unmounted. (d.)--A large collection of the newest and most ARTISTIC DESIGNS IN ENGLISH MANU-
FACTURE, representing the very best productions of the best makers.
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum..Our Stock of PRANG'S HIGH CLASS AMERICAN CARDS will arrive in about a fort
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6 3
4 19
ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance. APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL the BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms.
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
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E. W: RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
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BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL.
$7,500,000,
·RESERVE FUND..................... 4,000,000,
RESERVE LIABILITY OF 7,500,000
PROPRIETORS......
COURT OF DIRECTORS —— CHAIRMAN-lion, JOHN BELL-IRVING. DÉPUTY CHAIRMAN-W, H. FORBES, Erq, C.D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq.' | S.C.MICHARLSEN,E4q. W. G. BRODIE, Esq. J.-S. MOSES, Esq.
H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq, L. PORSNECKER, Esq.
J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
B. LAYTON, Esq.
N. A. SIEDs, Esq.
E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
HONGKONG-THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at
the rate of 2 per cent, per Annum on the
daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS --
For 3 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
every description of BANKING
And
EXCHANGE business transacted.
and
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
night, fully three weeks in advance of the latest Mail date required to reach home for Christmas. NOTE:-The English Mail of November 22nd is due in London on Christmas Eve.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 19th October: 1888
THE
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MEETING, of SHAREHOLDERS Will O'CLOCK (NOON), on SATURDAY, the 27th October instant,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th inst., both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON ́& Co., General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, [1009 Hongkong, 8th October, 1888.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, the 1st November next, at [1052 Hongkong, 17th October, 1888.
will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL,
4.M.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE
YEAR 1887...
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contributions for the year ending 31st December last in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contribu-
prior to the 30th day of November next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE or may be arranged. Returns not rendered
COMPANY, LIMITED,
37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD,
HONGKONG.
RAPERS, MILLINERS, OUTFITTERS, TAILORS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS, DRAPERS,
UPHOLSTERERS, FURNITUUE MANUFACTURERS, IRONMONGERS,
BREWERS, WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS,
STATIONERS, AUCTIONEERS,
Chief Manager.
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Hongkong, 13th October, 1888.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1888.
RULES
OF THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
ITHE BUSINESS of the above BANK
will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong, Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, zo to 3 SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 3-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be received. No. Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 in any one year. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $100, ormore, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for la months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. -INTEREST at the rate of 3% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on ́ ́their daily balances.
{.—EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with cach 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 band beginning of July..
6.--CORRESPONDENCE as to the Busines
of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be, forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. -WITHDRAWALS may be madeon demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed. Agent, and the production of kla. Pärg-Book, are Accessary..
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, Ist September, 1887.'
To be Let.
TO LET
N°S, 53, 55, 57, PREL STREET, opposite
UNION CHURCH.
Apply to
EDWARD GEORGE. Hongkong, 6th October, 1888.
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&c., &c.
THE HALL & HOLTZ
CO-OP.CO.,LD,
37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD,
HONGKONG,
and at
NÄNKIN ROAD,
SHANGHAI,
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W. BREWER'S
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS.
”(6》གྱིས“-----
1.-The very beautiful Series of Hand Painted Silk Pictures mounted on gilt edge bevelled Cards with designs of Junks, Finrickshar, Sampans Grotesque Kiles, Eastern Fruits and Flowers and Illustrations of Habits and Customs of the people among which we live, with appropriate Christmas and New Years Mottoes.
as
An entirely New Series of beautifully designed Autograph Cards in variety of shapes, such Tennis Bats, Old Shoes, Oyster Shells, Yachts, all to open and display most artistic work,"
3-Prang's very handsome American Cards'in boxes..
4-Most beautiful Exched and Monotint Cards in boxes of one dozen, very cheap and Artistic. 3.--Cheap Cards for children 5 cents each a great variety.
And the very popular Pidgin English Sing Song Cards in the old and new forms. Altogether forming the best Collection of Cards ever shewn in the Enst and the prices extremely reasonable.
LETTS' DIARIES, NORTH CHINA DATE BLOCKS.
Hongkong, 17th October, 1888
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED NEW STOCKS OF
CRICKETING GOODS :—
BATS; BALLS, STUMPS, LEG-GUARDS, &c.
CAPS, FLANNEL SHIRTS, SHOES, and SCORING BOOKS.
TENNIS GOODS-
BATS and BALLS from Various Makers, NETS, POLES, COURT MARKERS, &c.
TENNIS SHOES.
BATS RE-STRUNG.
LAWN MOWERS,
BILLIARD TABLES, CUES, BALLS, RESTS, &c.
Hongkong, 7th September, 1888.
LANE.CRAWFORD&C°
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ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS,
NEW
"ALL ́SILK' HATS.
Drab Felt Hats. Black
ci Brown, Drab and Grey Hard Felt Hata, n Teral and other Soft Felts.
ced Hats and Caps in New
[1005 | "Straw Hats and Píth Hats.
brellax from $5 each,
to choose from:
ortment of Aizing Coats, Leggings &
"OOMS in “COLLÈGE CHAMBES
GODOWN la ICE HOUSE LANE lately occupied by Mchart BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
from the rst August:
Apply to 2%
SOON, SONS & C..
and Scotch
GOOD S..
Over Cantings, Light & Heavy. Overland Trunks, Gladstone Ulster Tweedi, majd va Bags, and a variety of Travel Fine Black Diagonal & Cork- ling Cases, all sizes cate
screw for Dress - Suits. Winter, Medium and Summer Black, Blue and Brown Fancy Under Vests and Pants.
and Diagonal Coatings Sille Half-Hose, Black, Navy Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings, and Coloreada po Trou arings in great variety of Lamb's Wool Merino and Lisle
Thread Half-Hose. White Dress Shirts. Lacing
*Erenlerde Walking Boots and Shoes
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers,'', Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. Hongkong, 15th October, 1988. [1045
NOTICE,
THE "PEIHO TUG AND LIGHTER
ips and Steamers at the "TAKU BAR." Five Plex: Cents per picul will be charged for dead.
weight, measurement Cargo in proportion:
The Undersigned will also contract for the towage of sailing vessels, from Sea to Tiestsin, bence to Sea, and all work will be done under bis personal supervision.
Taku, May 28th,, 1888.
JAMES WATTS, Maunger, "R. T. & L. Co."
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Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR SWATÓW (DIRECT). THE Steamship
THE
"DEUTEROS,"
Captain Iwersen, will be despatched as above TOMORROW, the 21st inst., at NOON.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AH YON & Co. Hongkong, 19th October, 1888.
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FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
HE Steamship.
THE
"PATHAN"
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND. KOBE. (PASSING THROUGH THE ÎNLAND SEA)
THE, P. & O, S. N. Co's Steamship
" ANCONA" will leave for the above places on or about the 26th October."
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.. Hongkong, 15th October, 1888.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship
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[“GREAT ADMIRÂL” J. F. Rowell, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 18th September, 1888
FOR NEW YORK. HE 3/3 LI. I. American Ship
"LEADING WIND,". Hinckley, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 18th October, 1888,
FOR NEW YORK.
ΤΗΣ
THE 3/3 L. I. I. Norwegian Bark
1.
"ISABEL,"
(1054.
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Mails
'CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND. PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
VLA
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
AND OTHER CONNECTING
RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS,
HE British Steamship
THE
"ALBANY,"
276 Tons Register, Forter, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 25th October, at THREE P.M.
To be followed by the S.S. "BATAVIA” on 15th November, and S.S. "PARTHIA," on 13th December.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with San Francisco 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 Fares granted as follows *-- To Vancouver and Victoria.......(Mex.)$160.00 To San Francisco........
175.00
To all Common Points in Canada )
230,00 and the United States.....ami į To Liverpool.................................................... 300.00 To London.............................................................. 305.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des- Howe, Master, shortly expected, will load hereined to Points in the United States, should be for the above Port, and will have quick despatch, sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to
For Freight, apply to
Mr. D. E, BROWN, District Freight Agent, PUSTAU & Co.
Vancouver, B.C Hongkong, 13th October, 1868.
THE
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FOR NEW YORK. HE 3/3 LI. I. American Ship
“RAPHAEL," Harkness, Master, shortly expected, will load bere for the above Part, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 13th October, 1888.
Mails.
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG,
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COLOMBO,
ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA. GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA
AUSTRALIA.
AND
N.B. CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
“HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION
COMPANY'S Steamship Captain Rowley, will be despatched for the Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from "HYDASPES," Captain W. E. Thompson, with above Ports, on the sand'instant,
this for BOMBAY, on WEDNESDAY, the For Freight of Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
24th October, at Noon. ́Agents." Hongkong, 16th October, 1888.
FOR SHANGHAI,
HE Steamship
THE
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"NINGPO," Captain F. Schulz, will be despatched for the above Fort, on MONDAY, the 32nd instant, at
4 J.M.
+
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. · "Hongkong, 19th October, 1888. [1058 THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT). HE Company's Steamship
THE
"TAICHIOW," Captain J. A. Morris, will be despatched for the above Port, on TUESDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 2 P.AL.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
2
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th October, 1888.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG and
CALCUTTA.
THE Steamship
"ARRATOON APCAR,” Captala J. G. Olffent, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 23rd October, at NOON, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 18th October, 1888.
THE "GIBB" LINE.
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FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA SINGAPORE AND JAVA
Calling at PORT DARWIN and taking through Cargo for QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, &o..
THE Britisk Steamer
"CHAZEE,” Captain Scotland, will be despatched as above od THURSDAY,The 25th inst., at 4 P.M.
Attention is directed to this Steamer's com fortable Saloon and State Rooms, affording excellent Accommodation for First Class Par sangers.
Fare to Sydney or Melboame $150. **For Freight of Fassage, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong. 18th October, 18RE...... 1985 THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
"SUEZ, CANKI
FOR LONDON“ THE
Company's Steamallp
Stripes, Checks and Plain Cricketing Funel Stripes, Check? White and Fancy Vestings." French Printed Shirtings. Unsbrinkable Flandeli Ready Made Ulsters In Stock
W. C. Durdio, Sajid Leather Portmanteauxy. Largo (Stock) of: Scarfs, Lich,
7% Händkerchiefs, Braces, 8cc. /?
Shooting Boots, Rubber Boots. Patent Leather Boots & Shoes, Dancing Pamps, all sizes,
ROBT LANG & CO.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office until 4 P.M., on the day before sailing.
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo; but Tea and General Cargo at Bombay, arriving one week later than by the direct route via Colombo,
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong
kong.
Freight will be received on board natil 4 PM, on the 24th October.
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All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in full; and the' same will be received by us until 5 P.M. the day previous to sailing.
For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
[36 Hongkong, 6th October, 1888.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH, TO NEW YORK, VIÄ OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
HE U.S. Mail Steamship
THE
"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO "
will be despatched for San Francisco, 014 Yoko"", ́ ́hama, "on" SATURDAY, the 27th October, at THRER P., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for, trans portation to Yokohama and other' Japan Ports, to San Francisco, and. Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Rail
by the Company's and connecting Steamers ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South Americs,
Through Passage. Tickets anted to England, France, and Germany by all wans Atlantic lines of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows zuri. To San Francisco....................................... $200.00 To San Francisco and return,]
350.00 available for 6 months..................MIT, To Liverpool, 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
The Contents and Valie of Packages are rap bassengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark
quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, rith October, 1888.
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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE ¡
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS," ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
T
HE Steamship
" GAELIC " will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th Novem- ber, at THRIE P.M.:
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports
All FARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in fully 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 return, 350,00
available for 6 months****
To Liverpool......................................... To London...niescrib
!
325.00 ... 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.
ing at San Francisco for China' or 'Japani (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This allowance (doss not apply to Ikrough fares from China, and Japan to Buropi.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing. Parcel Fackages will be received at the Office until 5-7,M. same day ; all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad dress in fill ; value of same is required.
Hined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des-
United States, should be sent to the Coopway's. Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco. ", **For further information; as to Famage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. ¿OA, Queen's Road CentralVi
·C. D. HARMAN,
Agent Hongkong, 6th October, 1888,"
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE
STEAM FOR" SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ. PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS THE LEVANT, BLACK,
· SEA ⠀ AND " BALTIC PORTS;'
LONDON, NEW YORK BOSTON," BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, EN GALVESTON, AND SOUTH-
CAPAMERICAN PORTS.”
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL: CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TOʻLAND PARKEMOZES (A
AND 'LUGGAUKURANNY
N.
Cargo can be taken on through Bill of Loading for the principal places in RUSSIA
will leave this Fort as above, Cal
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark. ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or N SUNDAY, the 18th day of October 1888, at to M., the Company's Steamship vice versa) within one year will be alowed a "NECKAR Captals H. Supmer, RA discount of io per cent. This allowance does MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE not apply to through fares from Shipping Order will be grant China and
till Noos Japan to Europi
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo dea Cargo will be received on board until tined to Pointe berved Sm Francisco fatheSports and Paccolsecting United States, should be set to the Company October 1888; (Parcels are"
sis": "boardythey must be left at the Offices, addressed to the Collector of Cus
San Francisco. VENANK
patched For further Information as to_reight
Passage, apply to the Agency.
as above on.
RBERG
[toja
No. So Queen's Road Cent
Steamer has