N°. 2133
Banks.
16JANKS
The Hongkong Telegraph.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL „ka £2,000,000, PAID-UP CAPITAL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1889..
Latimations.
THE
Insurances.
THE NEGLECT OF LIFE. “ASSURANCE.
500,000 HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE T strikes a thoughtful, man with more force
Registered Office, 40, "THREADNIEDLE STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES IN INdia, China, JapaN `
AND THE COLONIES.
THE
CHE_BANK_receives MONEY-ON Deposit, Buys and Sells BILLS or EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS or CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business 'generally, 'on terms to be had on application.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON Diposers:
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent per Ânguin, 4
"
6
+
17.
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance. APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
SPECIALITIES.
NOW SHEWING.
HIGH CLASS FURNITURE and FURNISHING REQUISITES, TOILET SETS, TEA and COFFEE SETS, BEDSTEÅDS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, TAPESTRIES, CARPETS, LACE CURTAINS, HINK'S PATENT DUPLEX LAMPS, ELECTRO PLATED GOODS (the largest stock in the Colony), CUTLERY,. SILK EMBROIDERIES, FLOWER JAPANESE SCREENS, › WALL BRACKETS,
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE | BASKETS, and a few choice
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SOCIETY.
E. W. RUTTER,
Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
RANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL ......................$7,500,000. RESERVE FUND 4,000,000. RESERVE LIABILITY OFI
PROPRIETORS.....
COURT OF DIRECTORS ——
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS 'HANDSOMELY FRAMED and MOUNTED.
Hongkong, tath January, 1889.
7,500,000.
CHAIRMAN-HOL, JOHN BELL-IRVING.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-W, H, FORBES, Esq.
C. D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq.
W. G. BRODIZ, Esq.
H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.
J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
B. LAYTON, Esq.
S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.
Į
S. MOSES, Esq.
L. POESNICKER, Esq.
N..A. STEBs, Esq.
E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIRP MANAGER.
HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq. MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at
daily balance.
the
ON. FIXED DEPOSITS :- For 3 months, 3 pèr Cent, per Anaein. For 6 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum. For a months, 5 per Cont. per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS gmnted on approved Securities, and every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.
and
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan."
G. E. NOBLE,
Hongkong, 1st January, 1889,
RULES
OF THE
HALL & HOLTZ COMPANY LTD
W. BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
NEW PIANOS by 'Collard and Collard.
Kirkman.
5,000 New Cheap Literature, as cents vol. Daudet's Sappho illustrated.
Gautre's Mademoiselle de Maupin. Haggard's Col. Quaritch,
Furneax' Animal Physiology. Grammar of Palmistry, Caibard's Invisible Powers of Nature. How to Mix Drinks.
Hongkong 12th January, 1889.
...Cardinal Newman's Life
Sir Thomas Brassey's Life. Ainsley's Extra Master's Guide, Boy's Handy Book of Sports,. New Children's Books.. New Ladies' Tennis Shoes. Demon Tennis Racquets. Champion Tennis Balls. Footballs and Baxing Gloves,
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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(100
W. POWELL & CO.
ار
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE. SPECIAL OFFERS FOR TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY).
BOY'S UMBRELLASTE GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS GENTLEMEN'S SINGLETS..
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Chief Manager.
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
.FROM 50 CENTS EACH. .FROM 31 EACH. .FROM $3.75 Per DOZEN
W. POWELL & CO.
Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 15th January, 1889.
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ROBERT LANG & CO.
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND 'GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS, HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SECOND DELIVERY
-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong, Business Hours an WEEK WINTER DAYS, 10 to 3; SATURDAYS, 1a.to 1. 2.-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN
$250 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may depozit more than $3,500 in any one year. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $100, or intre, 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. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 34 % per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances. S-EACH DEPOSITOR will be suppiled gratis with a PASS-BOOr, which must be presented each payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries them. selves in their PASE-BOOKS, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.
with
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 Chins. 7.—WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his Past-BOOK. are
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
necessary,
G. E. NOBLE,
Chlef Manager.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.
NOTICE.
OF
COATINGS TWEED, and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and
ULSTER TWEEDS.
A very stylish selection.
OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSO COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS.
QUEEN'S ROAD (Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL)
Hongkong, 14th January, 1889.
A. HAHN
188
PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.
ON HIRE
PIANOS
FOR SALE-
Address: c/o HONGKONG HOTEL or No. 28, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
19 T
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, if, tipon their arrival in this: HARBOUR one of thé
THE
HONGKONG ALMANACK,"
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD,
1889.
BY..
BRUCE SHEPHERD,"
CONTAININ
NING
Hongkong Ciell Time. HE CALENDARS and ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENA for the Year computed to
Also information respecting the Colony and the several Government Departments, Meteorological
and General Statistics, Tide Tables, Postal Regulations, &c., &c.
Hongkong, 5th January, 1889
►
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand; SADDLE RY
ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if went to the HRÁD Orizce, No. 14, Prays Central, will receive prompt attention,,
In the creat of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when immediate steps will be taken: to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction bl
DĀ GILLIES,
Hongkong, ayth
HAVE A FULL STOCK OF
AND STABLE Suitable for the training season,
NICHOLL'S BEST RACING SADDLES -
SUNDRIES
Jockey Whips, Light, Racing Reina, &c., Black and Brown Pany Harness.
Also,
Driving Gloves, Knitted Gloves with Leather Fingers, Mufflers, Cardigan Jackets, Carriage Wraps, and Warm Clothing of all kinds suitable for Early Morning Wear at Race Courte. Rain Coats, Umbrellas, and Rubber Over-shoes, Riding Boots and Tops.
Oiders now being taken for Racing Colours
32th January, 1889.
LANE.CRAWFORD&C"3
Shipping.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG,
"HERE is no feature of our civilised life that THE A. I. British Bark than the neglect of LIFE ASSURANCE. --By payment of a small quarterly subscription any man of good health can'secure à very large sum to his family in case of premature deata, yet hundreds of families brought up in comfort- perhaps in luxury are left; in extreme poverty every year from the bread winner having neglected to assure his life. `In the East many
"JOHN NICHOLSON," W. Quine, Master, will load here for the above Poris, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1888.
a man lives up to his income, knowing well that
if death cut him off suddenly, his wife and children would be left almost wholly unprovided for, All this can be provented by Life Assurance.
1.
EVERY FACILITY
In connection with Life Assurance, Business is afforded by
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, THE Anl, British Bark
T
"KITTY
.135
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Mails.
NORDDEUTSCHER `LLØYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR"
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT SAID, BRINDISI,
GENOA,
ANTWERP, BREMEN AND HAM-..
BURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE
BLACK SEA AND BALTIC
PORTS;
ALSO,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON,
BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS,
· GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS,
Laird, Master, will load here for the above THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT
Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 14th January, 1889
FOR NEW YORK.
THE
THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE, one of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident.THE 3/3 L 1. 1. American Ship 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, 29th June, 1888.
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NOTICE.
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SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS
AND LUGGAGE.. N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through. Billa of Lading for the principai plates in RUSSIA..
CON
N SUNDAY, the zoth day of January,
1889, at 10 AM the Company's Steamship. "BAYERN," Captain Mergell, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, 'will
"DANIEL BARNES," Storer, Master, will load here, for the above leave this Port as above, calling at GENOA Port, and will have a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, THE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship
LIMITED...
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..............................$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 ROAD WEST. Hongkong, ist Febniary, 1882.,
GENERAL NOTICE,
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 pi Specic and Parcels until i p.m., on the roth of [1193 January, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent on
"PACTOLUS," Burnham, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
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For Freight, apply to
FUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK,
THE 3/3 L. 1. I. American Ship
STATE OF MAINE,”
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[150 G. Small, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.
THE ON TAL INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
$833,333-35 $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Lo YEUX MOON, Esq.
LI SINO, Esq.
Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken
world.
at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE; 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1884. (858
Masonic.
PERSEVERANCE
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAV & Co. Hongkong, roth December, 1958. [1298
Mails.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.
A : N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAM- BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
..
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship LODGE OF SUTLEJ!" Captain W. W. Worcester, R.N.R., with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th January, at NOON.
HONGKONG, No. 1165.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at 8.30 for 9 O'CLOCK precisely.
Hongkong, roth January, 1889.
Consignees."
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO." The above Steamer having arrived, Consigneti 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.
CHAS. D. HARMAN,
Agent. Hongkong, 9th January, 1889.
Shipping.
STAEMERS.
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FOR NAGASAKI, YOKOHAMA & KOBE.
HE Steamship
THE
"ALBANY,"
E. Porter, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 16th inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 11th January, 1889.
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FOR KOBE (DIRECT).'
THE Steamship
"PROPONTIS," Captain Heasley, will be despatched for the above Port, TOMORROW, the 16th instant, * 4 PM A P
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Ca -Hongkong, 14th January,"1889."
[83 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA' NAGASAKI, AND. KOBE,
(Passing through the INLAND SEA) THE P. & 0. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"KASHGAR"
Carga will be received on board until 4 P.M.
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 Colombor Tea and General Cargo for London will be conveyed vit Bombay with. out transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong kong..
The Contents and Value 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, 4th January. 1989.
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
VIA
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
"AND OTHER CONNECTING! *** RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.
*HE British Steamship
THE
2,558 Tons
"BATAVIA,”
'board; they must be left at the AGENCY'S Office). Contents and Value of Packages are.required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co
·Agenta..
· Hongkong, zand December, 1888.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING;
AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN-;
FRANCISCO,
THE U.S. Mail Steamship
"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko- hama, on THURSDAY, the 17th January, at IP.My taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokobama and other Japan Ports, io 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. Mengat
First-class Fares granted as follows- To San Francisco...
..$200.00
To San Francisco and return,"
available for 6 months......... ·350.001 To Liverpool...!
vi 325:00- To London.................. 330.00 To other European Foints at proportionate rates. Special reduted rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific Passengers by this line have the option of
and Connecting Lines, Central Pacifc, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.
ing
at San Francisco for China or lapan (or
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark
vice versa) within one year will be allowed a liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance does.
sot apply to through fares from China and Yapan to Europe..
Freight will be received on board until 4 8.M the day previous to sailing. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until, 5 P.M. same day all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad dress in fall; value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points 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, AN
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 5oÁ, Queen's Road Central,
C. DHARMAN,
Agent. Henokong 29th December. 188Á. *CCIDENTAL 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,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS,;.
Register, Auld, Commander, THE Steamship? will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C. the 7th February, at 3 P.. via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY,
To be followed by the S.S. "PARTHIA" on 7th March and S.S," ABYSSINIA" on 4th April.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with San Francisco and 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 Steamera. :: 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
J
"GAELIC"
will be despatched for: San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 26th instant, at 1. PM,
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Parts
All PARCEL PACKÃors should · be marked to address in fall 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, available for 6 months....... To Liverpool.............................................................. 335.00-- To London..
330.00
350.00
To other European Polots at proportionate rates Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Anny, Navy, Civil Service, vand the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
175.00 230,00 To Liverpool.................................................... 300.00 To London...........................................................; 305:00* To other European Points et proportionate Fassengers by this line have the option of rates Special reduced rates granted to Officers proceeding. Overland by the Southern Pacific of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be
to be Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways,olden obtained on application.
...... Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarki Consular Invoices to accompany Carge des ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or 1 tined to Points in the United States, should be vice versa) within one year will be allowed a sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to discount of io per cent. This allowance dur (3 Vancouver, B.C.)
will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the asth January, at NOON.; ge
EL WOODIN, Cenas aroma dhe Superintendent:
Hongkong, 14th January, 1889,
STEAM TO: YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI
AND KOBE AD
(PARSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA)
P&O, S. N. Co.'s Steamship.....
* ANCONA!A
will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, the 19th January, at Noox.com
AZ EL WOODIN, 47 ESECA Superintendent, Mong, 14th January; 1889Jeeves
Freight Agapante, Burope fares from China and
Freight will be received on board patil
Angular Invoices to accompany Cargo des.
on the 6th February, stand on maksud kaed to Points: beyond San Francisco, in the
All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in full and the
United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs,
same will be received by us until 5 PM, the San Francisco to Freigh
day previous to sailing, combat deng
For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1889.
Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company No, sak, Queen's Road Central...
C. D. HARMAN.
Hongkong 8th January, 188
Agent W!!
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