N°. 2142.
Banks.
The
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
"AUTHORISED CAPITAL
· PAID-UP CAPITAL
£1,000,000,
500,000
Registered Office, 40, THREADNIEDLE STREKT,
..LONDON.
BRANCHES IN INdia, China, JapAN
THE
AND THE COLONIES.
BANK receives 'MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sells BILLS or EXCHANGE, ĮŠSUKS LÉTTXAS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and. Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be and on application.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DRPOŠITS : Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annam'..
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H
ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 7 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.
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY, ་
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E. W. RUTTER, Manager.
HONGKONG Branch.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL..$7,500,000. RESERVE FUND
4,000,000.
RESERVE LIABILITY OF
PROPRIETORS
7,500,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS — CHAIRMAN—Hon. JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-W, H. FORBES, Erq C.D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.
W. G. BRODIE, Esq. J. S. MOSES, Esq.
H.L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.
J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
B. LAYTON, Esq.
L PORSNECKER, Esq.
N. A. SIERS, Esq.
E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIEF 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 the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DXPOSITE :-
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
and
every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted,
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
G. E. NOBLE,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.
RULES
OF THE
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HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
1-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 3; SATURDAYS, 10 to 1, -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 BANK,
LIMITED
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Hongkong Telegraph.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1889.
Katimations.
HEALL & FIOLTZ
HA
OPERATIVE
HOL
COMPANY
TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS..
LIMITED
RE NOW SHEWING AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of SEASONABLE GOODS the above DEPARTMENTS, COMPRISING AR
TWEED SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, COATINGS, DIAGONAL and SUPERFINE BROAD CLOTHS for DRESS SUITS, SERGES, VESTINGS, FLANNELS, &C., &c.
AN EXPERIENCED CUTTER has arrived from London and all Orders will be executed under his personal Supervision.
i
RACING JACKETS and CAPS in SILK or SATIN for the RACES,
RIDING BREECHES, RIDING BOOTS and TOPS for the RACES.
3
FANCY COSTUMES for PRIVATE THEATRICALS and FANCY DRESS BALLS.
BOYS' and YOUTHS TWEED and VELVET SUITS made to order.
THE OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT has been RE-STOCKED with a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of. SILK, LAMB'S WOOL and
MERINO HOSIERY, SHIRTS, COLLARS, SCARFS, TIES, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, GLOVES, '&c., &c. READY MADE ULSTERS and CHESTERFIELD OVERCOATS, KEPT IN STOCK. OVERLAND TRUNKS, GLADSTONE BAGS, and TRAVELLING CASES, in all Sizes.
“STABLE REQUISITES."
"SADDLERY"
"STABLE: REQUISITES."
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(FOR THE RACES.
"SADDLERY."
The
Hongkong, 19th January, 1889.
NOTIFICATION.'
CUSTOM HOUSE, Kowloon, 23rd January, 1889. CHINA NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS Twill be observed at this Office and at the Customs Stations from the 28th day of the 12th Moon, at 3 P.M. to the 6th day of the 1st Moon, at is A.M.-29th January Afternoon to 5th February Forenoon inclusive; and during that period all Shipment, Discharge, and Examina. tion of Cargo will be suspended.
F. A. MORGAN, Commissioner of Customs, for Kowloon and District,
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE Eighth Monthly Handicap CHÂL- TLENGE CUP COMPETITION will
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take place TO-MORROW, the 26th Instant,
©HALL & HOLTZO-OPERATY LTD
COMPANY
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ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
VINTER
HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SECOND DELIVERY
OF
COATINGS TWEED, and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and
ULSTER TWEEDS.
A very stylish selection: OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSÓ COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS.:
QUEENS ROAD (Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL)
Hongkong, 14th January, 19
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
at 3 CLOCK, Interding Competitors who do SADDLERY
not already possess Tickets for same must send me their entry, together with go Cents, not later than NOON, on FRIDAY, 25th inst.
No Post Entries allowed.
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A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Hon. Secretary.
c/ HONGKONG CLUB. Hongkong, 21st January, 1889...
MASONIC BALL, 1889.
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MASONIC BALL, under the Auspices of A
the DISTRICT GRAND LODGE of Hong- kong and South China, will be held at the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY, the 15th February.
Brethren wishing to Subscribe, but who may hereby informed that Lists have been placed not belong to a Lodge in this District, are
for their convenience at
having $ioa, 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. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per and
annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.
EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratit 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 Fost Offices in Hongkong and China. 7.--WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASS-BOOK, are
Recessary. FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
-BANKING CORPORATION,
G. E. NOBLE,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.
The
The Hongkong Club. Club Germania.
The Masonic Club.
The Office of the Hongkong Hotel..
Victoria
"
The Hongkong Dispensary.
Victoria
"'
Mesars, Dakin Bros.""
#
Lane, Crawford & Co. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd:
More and Seimund.
Falconer & Co.. Gaupp & Co. Subscription is limited to to for Masons $5 for each Guest invited (non-Masons.)
ALF. WOOLLEY. Hon. Sec. Hongkong. 17th January, 1889. HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED. X
NOTICE TO.s SHAREHOLDERS.
₤100
THE FORTY-FIFTH ORDINARY HALF
YEARLY HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, on SATURDAY, the and February, at 13 O'CLOCK NOON, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring
Dividend, and Electing Auditors.
MEETING of SHARE.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be. CLOSED from 20th instant to and February, inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD, Secretary. Hongkong 14th January, 1889.
NOTICE. HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED. "THE EIGHTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS All Street, on THURSDAY, the 7th February, at be held at the Office of the Company, Pedder's
Noom, to receives Statement of the Accounts of the Company to the 31st December, 1888, and the Report of the General Managers, and to SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS before they that may be competently
brought Meeting. are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HEAD OFFICE, NG, 14, Praya Central, will receive “prompt attention.
NOTICE. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, -LIMITED..
In the event of complaints being found necessary, Comaryan ÇAMOS WIR DAS Wantgman is requested, when immediate steps will be talen to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.
D. GILLIES, Secretary. King'ngth Angust, 1885
The TRANSFER BOUKS of the Company will be: CLOSED from the 28th instant to 7th proximó, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1889. KOWLOON HOTEL
JL. P. ROUGHLY
MANAGER
· FINE and SPIRITS of the best quality, ENGLISH & AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLES, BOWLING ALLEYS, TENNIS LAWN.
Hongkong, 'aist Jimin waxy, 1889,
.HAVE A FULL STOCK OF
AND S.TABLE Suitable for the training season, NICHOLL'S BEST RACING SADDLES
88
SUNDRIES
Jockey Whips, Light Racing Reins, &c, &c. Black and Brown Pony Harnest.
Also,
יי
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 Course. Rain Coats, Umbrellas, and Rubber Over-shoes; Riding Boots and Tops,
Orders now being taken for Racing Colours,
L
:
Hongkong, 12th January, 1879.
LANE CRAWFORD.C
W. BREWER.
NEW
HAS JUST RECEIVED
́EW PIANOS by Collard and Collard,
Kirkman.
5,000 New Cheap Literature, 25 cents vol. Daudet's Sappho illustrated,
Gautre's Mademoiselle de Maupin. Haggard's Col. Quaritch.. Fumeax Animal Physiology. Grammar of Palmistry.
How to Mix Drinks.
Caibard's Invisible Powers of Nature.
Hongkong, 12th January, 1879
Cardinal Newman's Life Sir Thomas Brassey's Life. Ainsley's Extra Master's Guidė, Boy's Handy Book of Sports. New Children's Books: New Ladies' Tennis Shoes. Demon Tennis Racquets, Champion Tennis Balls. Footballs and Boxing Gloves."
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
PAYN Commercial Forms, 31.
USEFUL CURIOUS AND DAYNE'S Business Letter Writer and Book
Hollmann's Tricks with Cards, 40 cts. Payne's Social Leiter Writer, $". Donnelly's Manly Art of Self Defence, 40 cts. Guide to Dog Training: 40 cls. Self Cure of Stammering, 40 cla Secrets Worth Knowing, 40 cts. Common Sense Cook Book, 40 cts.
Rapid Reckoning, the Art of making calculations Diseases of the Dog, 40 cts.
with almost instantaneous speed, 40 cts.
The Whist Player, 40 cts, German at a Glance, 40 cts. Spanish at a Glance, 40 cts. French at a Glance, 40 cts. Italian at a Glance, 40 cts. Haney's Alphabet Designs, 75 cts, Burdett's Irish Dialect Recitations, 40 ets. Art of Training Animals, 75 cts. Burdett's Shakaperian Recitations, 40 cta. Burdett's Sesio Comic Recitations, 40 cis Kitter's Book of Mock Trials, 40 cts. Burdett's Pathetic Recitations, 40 cts.
The Impromptu Speaker, 40 eta. Night Side of New York, 40 cts. Rogues & Regueries of New York, 40 cta, Burles Negro Dialect Recitations, 40 cts, Josh Hayseed's Trip to New York, 40 cts.
ENTERTAINING BOOKS.
The Detectives' Club, thrilling adventures, jacts. Burdett's Heralc Recitations; 40 cts. Budder Gardner's Stump Speeches, 40 ct. Burdett's French & Yankee - Recitations, 40 cts. Dá Vere's Wit and Humour, 40 cis, Burdett's Dutch Dialect Recliations, 40 cts. Bardent's New Comic Recitations, 40 cts. Snares of New York; its tricks and traps 75 cts, Humours of Ventriloquism, 25 cts. Madame Juno's Dream Book, 40 cly. Popular Recitations, 2q cts.
Jod Groen's Visit to New York, zo çts. Uncle Si's Black Jokes, 20 cts, Wilson's Ball Room Guide, 75 cts,
Houdin the Conjarer, 75 cts.
Lessons in Horie Judging, 75 cts, Modern Bar Tonder's Guide, 75 cts. Dunbar's Complete Book of Etiquette, 75 cts. Practical Guide to Scene Painting, $1.50. How to make up for the Stage, 25 cta. Bid Memory made Good, 25 cts. How I became a Ventriloquist, 20 çis Napoleon's Oraculum, 29 ets,. The Poker Primer, 40 cts. Tricks on Travellers, za cis, Drommer's Yarns-Fun on the Road, 20 de Gipsy Queen Dream Book; 20 ct. Brother Jonathan's Jokes, zo cts. Fun Everlasting; 20 cts.
W. POWELL & CO.
LAST
OF THE
WEEK
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.
W. POWELL & CO
Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 33rd January, 1889,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructions",
Auction,
TO-MORROW,
the 6th January, 1889, at 2 P.M., at his residence No. 5, West Terrace. THE WHOLE OF HIS
I
6IX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI. (Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C, THE Company's Steamship.
Comprising - TAPESTRY COVERED WITH PLUSH DRAWING ROOM SUITE; MOROCCO COVERED SUITE.
ENGLISH-MADE INLAID CABINET and ENGLISH-MADE MAHOGANY WRITING CHIFFONIERS WITH GLASS BACKS;
MIRROR, CHIMNEY GLASSES, STAT- DESK. WRITING TABLE, VENETIAN
UETTE and TEAKWOOD GLASS BOOK CASES.
GASALIERS and GAS BRACKETS. BRUSSELLS CARPET and HEARTH
RUC.
DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, WHAT- NOTS, DINNER, DESSERT, and BREAK- FAST SETS, GLASS and PLATED WARE, and VIENNA CHAIRS,
DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEAD, BRASS MOUNTED.
ENGLISH-MADE OAK BEDROOM FUR-
NITURE.
A COTTAGE PIANO by ROSENKRANZ,
&C.
- &c.
'Catalogues will be issued. TERMS OF SALE-As Customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 21st January, 1889.
Masonic.
EOTHEN MARK.
"GENERAL WERDER," Captain W, van Schuckmann, will leave for the, above Poris, on or about, the 28th instant.
For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co Agents. Hongkong, 21st January, 1889.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
THE
STEAM TO SHANGHAI. HE Company's Steamship..
BRAUNSCHWEIG," Captain H. Bödeker, will leave for the above.. place about 24 hours after arrival with the outward German Mail.
For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 21st January, 1889.
THE CHINA. SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
[THE Company's Steamship.
LODGE
OF HONGKONG, No. 264.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at 8.30 for 9 r.. precisely.
Hongkong, zand January, 1889.
VICTORIA
CHAPTER,
No. 25.
REGULAR CONVOCATION will be
Street, on TUESDAY, the 29th instant, at 8.30 for 9 P.. precisely, Visiting Companions are cordially invited,
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1889. [122
A held in FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland
Consignees.
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
"CHINGWO,"
R. H. Machugh, Commander, will be despatched
as above on or about the 30'h inst.
For Freight, etc, apply to
"AKNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1889
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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI
AND KOBE. (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA.),
HE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"VERONA"
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will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the 1st February, at NOON.
EL. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1889. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES). STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY, having connexion with Company's Mail Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN), and GENOA all MEDITERRANKAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE; and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at' through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD.
NOTICE TO.CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP BATAVIA,” FROM VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA, AND
KOBE.
HE above Steamer having arrived, Con-
Tiger of Cargo are hereby requested
to send in their Bills of Lading for Counter- signature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
ADAMSON, BELL & Con
Agents, Hongkong, 24th Tamiary, 1889
THE Company's Steamship
* BISAGNO," will be despatched us above on or about the 5th February.
At Bombay the Steamers are dischargling in Prince's Docks.
For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co., Agents.
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Hongkong, 22nd January, 1889.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED..
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND"
PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. “HE Company's; Steamship
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TH
THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
" TSINAN,"
Allison, Commander, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 8th February, at 4 P.M.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the
FROM LIVERPOOL AND SINGAPORE,perior Accommodation offered by this Steamer.
THE Company's Steamship
'MOYUNE.
having arrived from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowne, 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 27th 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 26th instant, at 4 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Gedowns after the syth iant,, will be subject to rent.
First Class Saloon and Cabins are situated forward of the engines. Second Class Passengers are Berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating during the entire voyage. A daly qualified chamber ensures the supply of fresh provisions Surgeon is carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents, Hongkong, a3rd January, 1889. [**3
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE AL British Bark
THE
"JOHN. NICHOLSON,"
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, and December, 1888.
W. Quise, Master, will load here for the above Optional Cargo will be forwarded unlessPorts, and will have quick despatch. notice to the contrary be given before Noox, For Freight, apply to TO-DAY.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 21st January, 1889.. (mi
Shipping.
STAEMERS.
FOR-NEW YORK.
THE Steamship
"DUKE OF WESTMINSTER," Captain Reynolds, will be despatched for the above Port, on or about the 35ț instant. -
For Freight or Passage, apply, to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co, Agents, MVA Hongkong, 5th January, 1889 (734)
SHIRE" LINE OF, STEAMERS,
FOR HAVRE, HAMBURG AND LONDON,
THE Steamship
"MERIONETHSHIRE,"
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. “HE An-I. British Bark
T
*KITTY,"
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Laird, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, Ï4th January, 1889
FOR NEW YORK. 3/3.A. I I. American Ship
PACTOLUS,
THE 3
Burnham, Master, shortly expected," will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
made a ak PUSTAU & Cain, Hongkong, 19th December, *1888. [34
FOR NEW YORKE
HE 3/3 L. L. L. Anierican Ship
THE
"STATE OF MAINE,"
Dowling, Commander, will be despatched for G. Small, Master, shortly expected, will load here
the above Ports, on or about the seat inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to t PRAISES ADAMSON, BELL & Com
PREISEN Agents, al
Hongkong, 3rd January, 1989.
for the abore Port, and will have a quick
dospatch.zy seven
For Freight, apply to
y
MANAPUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1888,
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