N°. 2071
Banks.
The
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL ............
RESERVE FUND
..$7,500,000
******* 4,000,000,
RESERVE LIABILITY or 1
PROPRIETORS
Hongkong Telegraph.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1888.
'Fatimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ENDERS. 7,500,000 FE
Court of DIRECTORS :— CHAIRMAN-Hon. JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-W, H. FORBES, Esq. C. D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq,
J. S. Moses, Esq. -
H.L. DALRYMPLE,Esq. | L. POESNECKER, Esq. J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq. N. A. SIEBS, Esq. B. LAYTON, Esq. E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIP MANAGER. HONGKONG-THOMAS JACKSON, Eıq.
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND
COUNTY BANK.
ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR NEW STOCKS OF
FIRE IRONS,
FIRE DOGS.
DRAWING ROOM ASH, PANS.
COAL VASES.
FIRE SCREENS.
Masonic.
ZETLANDER
No. 525.
LODGE,
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the tat November at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 30th October, 1888.
ODGE
Shipping.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 3/3 A. I. L. American Ship
THE
“GREAT ADMIRAL"
J. F. Rowell, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to t
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 18th September, 1888.
.FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship. THE
"LEADING WIND,"
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A REGULAR MEETING of the above Hinckley, Master, will load here for the above.
ZETLAND
NURSERY GUARDS.
No. 535.
LANE GRAWFORD&CO
Hongkong, 25th October, 1888,
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THE
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE
O
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at
the rate of a per cent, per Annum on the
daily balance.
1
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, and every description of BANKING and EXCHANGE business transacted
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1888.
RULES
OF THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS
: BANK.
-THE 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, 10 to 31 SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. -SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 a one time will not be received. No Deposit may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year,
3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, 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. 13 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest.
· 4—INTEREST at the rate of 30 % per annum will be allowed to Depositors an their daily balances.
5.-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratia with a PASS-Book; which must be presented with. each 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,
6-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business
of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7-WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand,
but the personal attendance of the Depositor or tris duly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-BOOK, are
necessary,
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
"Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1887,
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
.1888
AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS
1383.
New Goods in all Departments.
LATEST NOVELTIES.
EX ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERMAN MAILS. NOW OPENING OUT.
TEW AUTUMN and WINTER DRESS GOODS, SILKS, SATINS, PLUSHES,
NEW JAEVS, SILK, CASHMERE BEI LISLE THREAD HOSIERY, SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, QUILTS, LONG CLOTHS, TABLE LINENS, JAPANESE EMBROIDERY GOODS, SCREENS, TEA and COFFEE SETS, ELECTRO PLATED WARE, TRAVELLING TRUNKS, STATIONERY, &c, &G
JUST LANDED."
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Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, 18th October, 1888.
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'LODGE will be held in· FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on SATURDAY NEXT, the 3rd November, at 8.30 forg. P.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited,
Hongkang, 30th October, 1888.
Consignees.
SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
.. FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. Norwegian Bark
"ISABEL"
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM: Howe, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 13th October, 1888. FOR NEW YORK.
“ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
GAELIC."
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees
of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their HE 3/3 L 1. 1. American Ship Bills 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
Hongkong, 30th October, 1888
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL.
Fashionable Stock ever imported into Hongkong.
A splendid variety of SUITINGS and TROUSERINGS, the Largest, Choicest and most THE P. & O, S, N, Co.'s Steamship
1
SADDLERY Department.
PIGSKIN SADDLES (4 to 8lbs.), BRIDLES and BITS, SADDLE CLOTHS, SUITS. of CLOTHING, WHIPS, CURRY COMBS, BRUSHES and all STABLE requisites.
NOTICE TO rifle and rOWING CLUBS.
An immense stock of HANDSOME TROPHIES, Suitable for the above, Now on view at exceptionally LOW PRICES.
Hongkong, 15th October, 1888.
THE HALL & HOLTZ CO.OP. CO., LD.
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W. BREWER'S
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS.
1.-The very beautiful Series of Hand Painted Silk Pictures mounted on gilt edge bevelled Cards with designs of Junks, Finrickskas, Sampans Grotesque Kites, Eastern Fruits and Flowers and Illustrations of Habits and Customs of the people among which we live, with appropriate Christmas and New Years Mottoes.
2.-An entirely New Series of beautifully designed Autograph Cards in variety of shapes, such as 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 Etched and Monotint Cards in boxes of one dozen, very cheap and Artistic
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 East and the prices
extremely reasonable.
LETTS' DIARIES, NORTH CHINA DATE BLOCKS.
10
Hongkong, 17th October, 1888.
100,000,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL «£3,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL .........................com/ Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN'
AND THE COLONIES.
*HE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, THE
Buys and Sells Bus Or EXCHANGE ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on, terms to be had on application.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITE : Fixed for 1 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum. 4.
6.
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1
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17
ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS! 2 per Cent, per Annum on the Pally Balance.
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, în Liquidailon,, or the BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms,
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
E. W. RUTTER, WE
Manager, HONGKONG, BRANCHL
NOTICE
HONGKONG & NHAM FOA
DOCK COMPANY," LIMITED. “
HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL..
"RAVENNA"
will leave for the above place TO-MORROW, the 1st November, at Noon,
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkong, 31st October, 1888.
HOME FOR MANILA, "HE Steamship
THE
"DEEPDALE
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Captain Sharp, will be despatched for the above Port, on or about WEDNESDAY, the 31st inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
all Agents.
f1081 Hongkong, a5th October, 1888.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI.
(Passing through the INLAND SEA)
THE Company's Steamship
"GENERAL WERDER,"
Captain W. von Schuckmann, will leave for the
For further particulars, apply to above Ports, on or about 3rd. November, a.c.
MELCHERS & Co
Agents. Hongkong,, 27th October, 1888.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, “HE Company's Steamship.
ΤΗΣ
"RAPHAEL,"
(1933
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Mails
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- "SHIP, COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES;
MEXICO, NATHAN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
EUROPEANAK
THE OVERLAND 'RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STRAMERS,
THE Steamship
GAELIC" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY,› the 7th Novem- ber, at THAKE P.M.TUR
Connection will be made at Yokohama "with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports
All PARCEL PACKACKS should: be marked to
| address in full ; and the same will be received at: the Company's Office until FIVE PM: the day previous to sailing."
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First-class Fares granted as follows :-----
To San Francisco
$200.00
To San Francisco and return,
350.00
available for 6 months........................
To Liverpool....siaõimsatiators“ 325,00 To London.............
330.00
To other European Points at proportionate cates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and “the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark
vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of ro per cent. This allowance does not apply to through, fares from China and Japan to Europe. T
Harkness, Master, shortly expected, will load application, here for the above Port, and will have quicking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co.'
[1034 Hongkong, 13th October, 1888.
T
FOR NEW YORK.
HE British Bark
"CARRIER DOVE," Durkee, Master, having only a limited space left, will have quick despatch for the above Port.
For Freight apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents for Charterers. Hongkong, 25th October, 1888.
Mails.
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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, TA MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI,
PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND
AUSTRALIA
NB-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON, THROUGH-
BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF
TRIESTE, PORTS, MARSEILLES, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
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Consular. Invoices to accompany Cargo'des- tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the 'Collector of Customs, San Francisco.
t
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For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 504, Queen's Road Central O
CD. HARMAN,
"Agent Hongkong, 17th October, 1888. ***.
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
71
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
VIAN
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.
HE British Steamship
THE
#BATAVIA,"
1,553 Tons Register, Auld, Commander, "HE PENINSULAR and Oriental STRAM | will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C., NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, 0o THURSDAY, "SURAT,” Captain F. Speck, with Her the 15th November, at THREE 7.M. Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th November, at NOON.
•
Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM. Parcels and Specic (Gold) at the Office until
4 P.M., on the day before sailing.
Sille and Valuables for Europe, will be transhipped at Colombo; but Tea and General Cargo at Bombay, arriving one week later than [4 by the direct route via Colombo.
" SACHSEN," Captain von Gössel, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after arrival with the outward German Mail. [100-
For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October, 1888, EASTERN
£4
ROBERT LANG & CO., AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS,
NEW
SILK HATS.
TALL Drab Felt Hats, Black, Brown Drab aud Grey Teral and other Soft Felts, Tweak Hats and Caps in New
Shapes.
Hand Felt Hats.
Straw Hats and Pith Hats. Silk Umbrellas from $5 each,
over 100 to choose from.
A large assortment of Walking
Sticks... Waterproof Coats, Leggings &
Chair Aprons.... Travelling Rugs, and Scotch
Mauds
·G 0.0 D S. Over Costings, Light & Heavy. Overland Trunks, Gladstone Ulster Tweeds, an
Bags, and a variety of Travel- Fine Black Diagonal & Cork-ling Cases, all sizes.
Winter, Medium and Summer Under Vests and Pants, · Silk Half-Hose, Black, Navy
and Colors.
screw for Dress Suits. Black, Blue and Brown Fancy
and Diagonal Coatings. Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings, Trouserings in great variety of
Stripei, Checks and Flain. Cricketing Flannel, Stripes,
Checks and Plain/ White and Fancy Vesting. ! French Printed Shirtings. Unshrinkable Flannel. Ready Made Ulsters in Stock Solid Leather Portmanteaus.
Hongkong, aand February, 1888
Lamb's Wool Merino and Lisle
Thread Half-Hose. White Dress Shirts. Lacing & Elastic-side Walking
Boots and Shoes. Shooting Boots Rubber Boots. Patent Leather Boots & Shoes. Dancing Pumps, all sizes, Large Stock of Scarfs, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, &c.
ROBT. LANG & CO.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR FIRST BATCH OF
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S CARDS
THE LYADING 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 "and Chinese
the respectfully informed that, if upón (5) CHISÁI, KAKEMONOS: A pair of, Miniature Kakemonos, apecially produced for us In
- their arrival in this » HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand. ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, If sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No Idy Praya ¿Cantrali, will roce prompt atteni Ain the Vore
naces:
· bead"?" found
A
Japan, enclosed in a characteristic native Card-board box with the season's greetings in
kaplah and Chinese. (c)-A New Series of Grouped PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS of HONGKONG in Miniature,
Mousted and Unmounted (d.)—A large collection of the newest and most ARTISTIC DESIGNS IN ENGLISH MANU.
SFACTURE, representing the very best productions of the best makers again (4.)—Our Stock of PRANG'S HIGH CLÁSS AMERICAN CARDS will arrive in about a fort
int night, fully three weeks in advance of the latest: Mail date, required to reach home, for
NOTE: The Ed illah Mail of November 22nd is due in Londen on Christmas Eve,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW
ZEALAND, TAHMANIA, (C.) THE Steamship
THE
"CATTERTHUN," Captain Darke, will be despatched for the above Forts, on MONDAY, the 5th November, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Com
Agents. Hongkong, 30th October, 1888.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG, AND
CALCUTTA
THE Company's Steamship
"TAISANG,"
Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above, on TUESDAY, the 6th November, at 3 P.M."
This Steamer has Superior First Class Accom modation, specially constructed to meet the requirements of tropical climates.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO General Managem. Hongkong, 30th October, 1888. v...
[togg AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ,
FORT SAID, ERINDISI,
AND TRIESTEN (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, (MADRAS, PERSIAN: GULF, RED SEA, BLACK ⠀ Sea, Levant, and ADRIATIC PORT), THE Company's Steamship BEZONASH "ELEKTRATORERA
will be despatched an abore on SATURDAY, the 10th of November, at Noor My
For further Particulares regarding Freight and Passsge
to the Agency of the Company, Prays Cent
O. BACHRACH,
how soch October, 1844,
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kang.
The Contents and Valus of Packages are re- 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, 26th October, 1888.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
To be followed by the S.S. "PARTHIA," on 13th December, and S.9. " ABYSSINIA" on toth January,
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 linei of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows To Vancouver and Victoria.......(Mex.)$160,00 To San Francisco.................
To all Common Points in Canada'
and the United States
175,00
230,00
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 Custom
Customs, to be Es obtained on application.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VA OVER. "LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE U. S. Mail Steamship
T
"CITY OF NEW YORK" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on SATURDAY, the 17th November, at THREE P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Forta, to San Francisco, and Atlantic and. Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Rail ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to 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 lines of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows: To San Francisco...............................................esta $200,00 To San Francisco and return,
350.00 available for 6 months...........)
******* 335,00 To Liverpool... To Loader
manmu 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, tran
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ing 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 not apply to through faris from China and Faton Europe,
P.M..
Consular Invoices to accompany. Cargo, des. tined to Points in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to Mr. D. E, BROWN, Diatlet Freight Agent, Vancouver, BC,
Freight will be received on board until 4 iPad, on the 14th. November..
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 7.1. the day previous to sailing.
For Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to
Co
ADAMSON, BELL
Agents, Hongkong, 25th October, 1888.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.""
NOTICE.
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO,ADEN, SUEZ, STEAM FOR
́| PORT ⠀ SÀID, & BRINDISI, -- GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN "AND" HAM-
· BURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE,
· BLACK SEA AND BALTICAS *** / FORTS;
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH
A AMERICAN PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S ŠIZAMERS WILL CALL AT ... SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS
AND: LUGGAGE
N.B. Cargo can de taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA
Freight will be received on board unii 2 ON SUNDAY, the 5th day of November 1888, at 10 A.1, the Company's Steantship the day previous to safling. Parcel Packages "SACHSEN PCaptain von Gössel, with MAILS be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day : PASSENGERS; SPECIE and CAR |all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- | leave this Port as above, cailing at GINO
dress in fuil ; value of same ta required
Shipping Orders will be granted till
Consular Invoices, to accompany Cargo des tined to Points beyozyl Sania zandisong in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Ravelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs al San Francisco.
For further informations to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company No. 50A, Queen's Road Central
D. HARMAN
arik October, 18
Cargo will be received on boa Especia and
November, board; they, Contents THE