N. 2179
Banks.
The
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
› AUTHORISED CAPITAL ............$2,000,000,
PAID-UP CAPITAL
500,000.
Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET,
LONDON.
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA. JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.
THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,
THE BANK Cels BILLS OF EXCHANGE,
ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwardi BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.
INTEREST ALlowed on DEPOSITS:
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.
"I
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#1
4. 11
ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS a per Cent. per, Ansum on the Dally 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.
E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH,
RULES
OF THE
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 Telegraph.
Intimations.
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1889.
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
HAVE RECEived their SECOND DELIVERY
OF
7INTER COATINGS TWEED, and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and
ULSTER TWEEDS.
W
H
A very stylish: selection.
OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSO COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS..
QUEEN'S ROAD (Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL)
Hongkong, 14th January, 1879.
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W. POWELL & CO.
AVE bought at an IMMENSE REDUCTION the balance of the BON MARCHE STOCK
and are offering for one week only at exceptionally LOW PRICES. The stock consists of 1-Novels, Music, Microscopes, Aneroid Barometers, Stereoscopes, Monocles, Views, Cigar Holders, Pipes, Fiddle Bows, Banjo, Tamboreen, Bones, Pocket Books, Bags, Flasks, Glass Ware, &c., &c.
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W. POWELL & CO.
Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 9th March, 1889.
16
A. HAHN
PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.
ON HIRE
PIANOS
FOR SALE
Address elo HONGKONG HOTEL or No. 22, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.
W. BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES.
Straight Cut
Three Casiles Tobacco. Myrtle Grove
Golden Cloud
卸
Amber Tipped Cigarette Paper.
10,000 Cheap Light Literature, 25 cents per vol. Macgregor's Engineers Almanack. Hulton's Engineers Handbook. Seaton's
Hongkong. Business Hours On WEEKS
·DAYS, 10 to 3; SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 2-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, 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 a months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. INTEREST at the rate of 30% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.
S-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 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
necessary.
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
G. E. NOBLE,
Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.
Chlef Manager.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
Roller Mill Almanack.
Harkare 8th March ***9
Inman's Nautical Tables.
Deacon's Legal Handbook.
The Bridal Bouquet.
Oil and Water Colour Boxes.
New Art Handbooks.
New Piano by Collard & Collard.
N
Concertinas.
Kirkman.
Strauss.
Cheap Commercial Envelopes.
W. BREWER'S CHEAP PRINTING OFFICE, Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL
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KELLY & WALSH, LD
SPECIAL AGENTS IN CHINA FOR THE CELEBRATED,
BALL-POINTED PE
MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
HULDER
FULL SUPPLIES OF ALL NUMBERS.
ASSORTED BOXES 50 CENTS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL.....
.$7,500,000.
Hongkong, 6th March, 189.
RESERVE FUND
4,300,000
RESERVE LIABILITY OF
7,500,000;
PROPRIETORS)
COURT OF DIRECTORS -
CHAIRMAN-W. H. FORBES, Esq,
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.
S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.
LPOISNICKER, Esq.
Hon. J. BELL-IRVING.
W. G. BRODIE, Esq.
J. S. Moses, Esq.
T. E. DAVIES, Esq.
J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
Hon. B. LAYTON.
N. A. SIBS, Esq.
E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq. -
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, EK LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY-BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at
ON the rate of a 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 Centi 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, Australla, America, China and Japan.”
G. E. NOBLE,.
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 8th March, 1889.
NOTICE.
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HONGKONG &WEAMFOA
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED..
HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS
Se respectfully informed that, if upon
their arrival in this Harbour, none of the
SAMPLES FREE.
THE
DAMISTON & GLASS
EDINBURGH
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HALL & HOLTZ C. CO.,
LIMITED. "EMPIRE"
PALE ALE AND XXX STOUT,
Firkins (9 Gallons), Kilderkins (18 Gallons), Bottled Pints and Quarts.
IN SPLENDID CONDITION.
UNEQUALLED FOR BRILLIANCY, PURITY, AND SOUNDNESS.
$ 6.00 $10.00
Bottled (Pints)..............$1.30 per dor. $10.25 per Cask (8 doz.)
VIDE ANALYST'S REFORT.
́· PALE ALE.
Firkins (9 Gallons).............
Kilderkins (18 Gallons) ......ini
(Quarts) 2.30
H
9.00
XXX STOUT.
Firkins (9 Gallons) ................
Kilderkins (18 Gallons)........
(Quaris) ... 2.50
"
#
.$6.50
$12.00
Boltled (Pints)......$1.50 per doz. $10.50 per Cask (8 doz.)
9.00 #
The immensely increasing demand for the Empire Pale Ales and Stout in the East has necessitated the importation of additional Improved Plant and Machinery for our New Brewery, which is now complete and in full working order.
Orders now booking for future delivery,
AOINTS.
MESSRS. W. G. HUMPHREYS & CA,
Queen's Road.
The HALL & BOLTZALD
Hongkong, and March, 1889.
A
COMPANY
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand HAS JUST UNPACKED A QUANTITY OF NEW GOODS
ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive ELECTRO-PLATED WARE
CUTLERY. prompt attention.
In the event af. complaints being found PLAIN COIR MATTING. necessary, communication with the Undersigned | LAWN GRASS SEEDS,
is requested, when immediate steps will be taken
to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.
Hongkong, zgth) August, x88g.
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
--- INCLUDING NEW DINNER SETS. -
GARDEN TOOLS,
NEW
FIRE
26th February,
LAMPS. JINRICKSHA LAMPS.
FANCY COIR MATTING. VEGETABLE SEEDS.
GRATES,
LANE.CRAWFORD&C
HER
For Sale
FOR SALE.
JER MAJESTY'S SCREW GUN VESSEL MYRMIDON, as she lies off Kowloon
Naval Yard.
Length between Perpendiculars Extreme Breadth .................. Displacement....
feet. inches.
185 0
..... 29 4
877 105.
Built of Wood, Copper Fastened and Sheathed
with Copper; Wood Beams. Engine Makers, Humphrys, Original H.P. 700..
Boilers 2.
Present Pressure 22005."
SEALED TENDERS marked "Tender for Ship will be,received at H.M. Naval Yard until 10 a.M. of MONDAY, the 8th April next.
The highest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
EASTERN. AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR-SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE.
烛
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Mails.
U, S. MAIL LINE,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
(Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND THE U. S. Mail Steamship
PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND, TASMANIA, MC.)
THE Steamship
"GUTHRIE," Captain Craig, will be despatchel for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 19th March, at 2 P.M. -
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RÜSSELL & Co., "
Agents.
[266 Hongkong, 28th February, 1889. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
A List of the Stores to be sold with the Ship FOR PORT and of Articles now on board which will not be sold with her, may be seen on application at the Office of the Naval Storekeeper.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash or acceptance of THE Company's Steamship Tender and the Ship with all faults and errors of description to be at Purchaser's risk from that time.
W. H. LOBB, Naval Storekeeper.
H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, 25th February, 1889.
Notices of Firms.
MITSU BISHI COLLIERY AGENCY.
NOTICE.
:ON
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N and after the 1st proximo Mr. H. U. JEFFRIES will assume charge of this
H. J. H. TRIPP. Hongkong, 26th February, 1889.
Agency.
Consignees.
UNION, LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGENES.
FROM ANTWERP AND HAMBURG.
THE Steamship
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"BALCARRES BROOK" Captain Burgess, having arrived from the above Pots, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take imme diate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
The Steamer is berthed at Kowloon and Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once. Landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense and no Fire Insurance will be effected. All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th instant or they will not be recognised.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, 7th March, 1889,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
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"ARRATOON APCAR" having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 13th instant, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insur ance has been effected.
Consignees are hereby informed, that all claims must be made immediately, as none will be entertained after the roth instant.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 7th March, 1889.
1304
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
I.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
OF SYDNEY."
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their 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.
CHAS. D. HARMAN,
Agent. Hongkong, 7th March, 1889.
THE
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR MANILA, VIA AMDY, Spanish Steamer
fa
"DON JUAN," Captain Marquez, will be despatched for the above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, de 13th instant, at 47.
For Freight of Passage, apply 10,
BRANDÃO & Co, Agents.
Hongkong, gå March, 1889.
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THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON AND LIVERPOOL, VIA SUEZ CANAL ~HE Company's Steamship'
"OANFA,”
W. S. Thomas, Commander, will be despatched is above on or about the 15th innt.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong 1st March, 1889.
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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI, AND KOBĚ.
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.) THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"ANCONA"
will leave for the above places on FRIDAY,
the rithInst, at NOON.
E. L WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkong, and March, 1889,
"CHANGSHA," Williams, Commander, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 20th March,
at 4 P.M,
The attention of Passengers is directed to the superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First Class Saloon and Cabins are situated forward of the engines. Second Class Passengers are Berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating chamber ensures the supply of fresh provisions during the entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 28th February, 1889.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK
THE 3/3 A. 1. I. American Ship
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"PACTOLUS," Burnham, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1889.
(300
Mails.
· STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MALTA, MAR- SEILLES, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA,
N.B.--CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN - GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE HAM- BURO, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STIAM
THE NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship
"PEKIN, Captain P. Harris, with Her. Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th Match at NOON.
Cargo will be received on baard until 4 P.M. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office until 4 P.M., on the day before sailing.
Silk and Valuabies for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo; Tea and General Cargo for London will be conveyed via Bombay with- out transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route vil Colombo.
"CITY OF SYDNEY”. will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th March, at P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama na other Japan Forts to San Francisco, and Ailantic and Inland Citles of the United States via Overland Rali- ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and by the Company's and connecting Steamers. to ports in Mexico, Central and South America,
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...............
$100.00
To San Francisco and return,
available for 6 months...
350.00
To Liverpool...kanı To London.....
325.00
330.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced miei granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacife, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways."
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 liscount of to per cent. This allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.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- ddress in full; value of same is required.
יי.
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.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. SOA, Queen's Road Central,
C. D. HARMAN,
Agent. Honelang, 21st February 2g
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
fr
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENDA, ANT- WERP, BREMEN AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC
PORTS;
ALSO
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND 'SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS
AND LUGGAGE. V.B.Cargo can be taken on through- Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA
N SUNDAY, the 17th day of March, 1889,
ON
at to A.M, the Company's Steamship "SACHSEN," Capt. V. Gasssel, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will leave this Port as above, calling at GENOA
Shipping Orders will be granted: till Noon, Cargo will be received on board antil 4 p.m., Specic and Parcels until 1 pm, on the 16th of March, 1889. (Parcels are, not to be sent on
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and FASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-board; they must be left at the AGENCY'S Office). kang.
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, 2nd March, 1879
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP · COMPANY. .
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
YIA
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING
RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. "HE British Steamship THE
"ABYSSINIA" 3,651 Tons Register, G. A. Lee, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC, vis KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 4th April; at NOON.
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 Page 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
230.00
To all Common Points in Canada
and the United States him) To Liverpool.....................tilimia 300,00 To London.
**** 303,00 "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.
Contents and Value of Packages are required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carrier a Doctor and Stewardess. For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.
·Agents,
Hangizing. 18th February, 1889 OCCIDENTAL 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. THE Steamship
* OCEANÍC " will be despatched for San Francisco, vLA Yokohami, on SATURDAY, the 23rd March,
Connection will be made at Yokohama 'with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Forts,
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P.M. the day previous to sailing, eve
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First-class, Fares granted as follows I—---
To San Francisco$200,00 To San Francisco and return, Te
available for 6 žzoniks.....................
To Liverpool....çina.
To London........
350,00
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.n
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways been
· Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo desing at San Francisco for, China or Japan (or within one year will be allowed a tined to Points in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to discount of to per cent. This allowance doss Mr. D. E. BROWN, District Freight Agent, not apply to through fares from China and Vancouver, B.C
Tapan to Europe:
Freight will be received on board until 4PM on the 3rd April
All Parcell must be sent to our Office and should be marked to addrem in. full; and the same will be received by us until 5 F.. the day previous to sailing.
For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to...
"ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents.
7th March, volg.
'vita
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
For further information: as to Freight or Fassage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Nd. Saaj Queen's Road Central S
COD. HARMAN,
Hongkong 4th March: 1879.
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