N°. 2421.
Banks.
The
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED:
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
PAID-UP CAPITAL
LONDON:
2,000,000, £580,000
Head Office... 40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office.......................25, Cockspur Street.
BRANCHES IN India, Persia, China, Jaran AND THE COLONIES.
MEE BANK resives Money on Deposit, Luys and Selis BILLS OF EXCHANGE, Issues LXTT*rs of CREDIT, forwards BLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and
Hongkong Telegraph.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1889.
Entimations.
THE
HALL & HOLTZ C. CO.,
LIMITED.
1889 CHRISTMAS
188.9
Agency Business geacrally, on terms to be had XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety "AMUSING," "USEFUL," "ORNAMENTAL"
on application.
INTEREST ALLowen on DepOSITS:
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum
19
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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
2 per cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance.
AGENCY DEPARTMENT?
For the convenicace of those returning to: European Agency Department has been added to the ordinary business of the Bank for the trans- action of Personal Agency of every description.
Pay and Pensions collected.
Baggage cleared, warehoused or forwarded. Insurances affected.
Circular Notes and Letters of Credit lasued..
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
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1. A. HERBERT,
Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI,
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL.$7,500,000.
RESERVE FUND
LIABILITY OF I
RESERVE
PROPRIETORS
Court of DIRECTORS :---
7,500,000.
CHAIRMAN--W. H. FORBES, Esq.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-H. L... DALRYMPLE, Esq.
W. G..BRODIL, Esq.
T. E. DAVIES, Esq.
Hon. J. J, KeswICK.
H. LAYTON, Esq.
Hon. A. P. MCEWEN.
J. S. Moses, Esq.
1. POKSNECKER, Esq.
N. A. SIEDS, Esq.
'S.C. MICHARLSEN,E«n, ] E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIRE MANAGER.
HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq.
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MANAGER.
'SHANGHAI—JOHn walter, 'Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND
♫ COUNTY BANK
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,
ON
ÎN CURRENT DEPOSIT. ACCOUNT at the rate of a per cent. per Annum on the
daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS ----
For months, 3 per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent. per Annumi, For 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, -
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and
CREDITS granted on approved Securities, 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,
Chlef Manager.
·Hongkong, 29th November, 1889.
RULES
OF THE
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~HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
L-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- DAVS, 16 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.
L-DEPÓSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $100, or more, at theli credit may st their option iransfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI' BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit. for 15 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. -INTEREST at the rate of 34 per ancum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.
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3. EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with each payment or ・ withirawal 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 markod ON BONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7.—WITHDRAWALS may be madeondemand, but the presonal · attendance of the Depositar wḥus luly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASS-BOOK, AKU necessary..
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
G. E. NOBLE, Chief
· Hongkong, 1st January, 1889, /
NOTICE.
JEYE'S SANITARY COMPOUNDS
COMPANY, LIMITED. A
JEVE'S WOOD PRESERVER OR ANTISEPTIC PAINT,
THE Undersigned have this day been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the sale of these "PERFECT DISINFECTANTS, and are prepared to supply quantides to suit purchasen at Wholesale Prices, Eatre Spocisk terms for Shipping and large Ondera: EN
,
SIP ROBERT RAWLINNON, GB. CIE), Chief] Saitary Engineer, Local Government Board. London, says.
"It is the best Disinfectant In us.”
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Ca,
Baak:Buildings And Hongkong, 19th Jane, 1888,hapon,
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MAS TOYS.
XMAS BOOKS.
XMAS CARDS.
B°
ONBONS for XMAS.
SWEETS for XMAS.
FRUITS for XMAS.
WINES
7INES for XMAS.
BEST VALUE, GREÀTEST VARIETY, IN HONGKONG. CHAMPAGNES, WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, &c.
1889 CHRISTMAS 1889.
The HALL & HOLTZALD
Hongkong, 18th December, 18 'g
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W. POWELL & CO.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Victoria Exchange,,
Hongkong, 14th December, 1889..
AND
TOYS.
W. POWELL & CO.
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Auctions.
FUBLIC AUCTION
OF
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. "T"
HE Undersigned has received instructions from the Mortgagee, to Sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR NEW SEASON'S GOODS SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
【JORTLEY · CABINETS, - Russia and, Mirrors, Brackets and Overmantels.
Wo Despatch Cases.
Inlaid Walnut & Mahogany Writing Desks. Tourist Cases, Stationery Cases, Blotting Books. Library and Drawing Room Inkstands, Safety
Inkstands, Gongs, Call Bell.
Photo Albums, Photo Screens, Photo Frames,
Photo Scrap Albums, Postage Stamp Albums. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fitted Dressing Bags
and Dressing Cases.
Caskets,
Ladies' Companions, Hand Bags, Scissors Cases,
Housewifes, Jewel Cases and Perfume Stands, Trinket Boxes. Carriage Cases, Card Cases, Letter Cases,
Purses and Pocket Books."
Glove & Handkerchief Sets, Cabinets of Games. Ornamental Calendars, Memo. Tablets, String
the 17th December, 1889, at 3 o'CLOCK in the Afternoon, on the premises, ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as 'Marine Lot No. 59 with the messuage and buildings thereon known as No. 120, Fraya Central and No. 48, Wing Lok Street.
For particulars and conditions of sale, apply to Messi, EWENS & REECE, Solicitors, No 62, Queen's Road, or to
· J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 18th December, 1889.
To be Let.
TO LET, (FURNISHED).
(1599
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OR six or seven months from ist proximo,
Forable Winter Residence known as
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, (Calling at Colombo if sufficient inducement.
offers). THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship
"KHIVA".
Captain Crewe, will leave for the above places, on or about MONDAY, the 23rd December, at NOON,
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
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Hongkong, 19th December, 1889.
-INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND"
THE
CALCUTTA. P?HE Company's Chartered Steamship
"MORAY," Captain Duncan, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 23rd instant, at 4 F.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1889.
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MOGUL, STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LD.
FOR NEW YORK.
TERRA VERTE," on the Upper Richmond HE Steamship Road. Water and Gas laid on. Grass Tennis Court,
For terms, apply to
H. SHEPPARD. Hongkong, 25th September, 1889.
TO LET.
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N° 31% 17 ELGIN ROAD, behind the
Union Church. Apply to
ACHER & Co 17, Queen's Road Central.. Hongkong, 29th November, 189 [1487
TO LET.
ROOMS in "COLLEGE CHAMBERS."
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Ca Hongkong, 23rd November, 1889.
TO LET.
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"PATHAN," Captain Roy, will be despatched for the abore Port, on TUESDAY, the 24th inst., at 10 AM
For, Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st December, 1889. [1248
STEAM TO SHANGHAI. HE: P. &O. S. N. Co's Steamship
THE
"ORIENTAL"
will leave for the above place about 24 hours. after:her arrival with the dext outward English Mail.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, rgth December, 1889.
SHIRE LINE-OF-STEAMERS,
FOR LONDON, HAMBURG AND
ANTWERP.
NO " THE Steamship
„zine Gap, a spacious five roomed HOUSE; with basement and outhouse, excellent view.
Apply to
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.. Hongkong, and July, 1889.
Consignees.
MOGUL S.S. CO, ID.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S." SIKH."
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Boxes, Pencil Cases, Ivory and Pearl Pen- FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG
holders, Gold Pens, Paper Knives. Cigar Cabinets, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Pipe
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"PEMBROKESHIRE," Captain Lancaster, will be despatched on above the 25th inst.
This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom- modation.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong. 13th December, 1880. (1383
STEAM TO LONDON, DIRECT, Calling al intermediate Ports.
THE P.&O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship
"HONGKONG,"
Captain W. J. B. Watkin, will leave for the
Racks, Smoking Caps, Silver Mounted that all goods are being landed at their above place, on or about, the 16th inst.
Briar Pipes with Amber Mouth pieces. Dressed Dolls, Boxes of Stone Bricks, Alphabet
Blocks..
All the Season's Annual Volumes Children's
Christmas Books and Toy Books.. Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Catholic Books of Deretion and Fortuguese Mass Books in a variety of rich bindings.
SPECIAL.
We shall receive by the frouaddy just in time for Christmas, a small but very choice consign-¦ ment of New and Fashionable Jewelery from the well known Court Jeweller.
J. W. BENSON-LUDGATE HILL. ****
Comprising Diamond and Pearl Cluster Earrings, Diamond & Pearl Studs & Pins, Bracelets, Necklets, Fendants, Diamond and Sapphire, Fearl and Ruby Rings, Brooches in new designs, and
few of Benson's Celebrated Gold and Silver Watches and Chronographs.
Hongkong, 14th December, 1889.
A. HAHN,
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PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.
ON HIRE
PIANOS
FOR SALE
Address: ¿ļo HONGKONG HOTEL or No, 25, CAINE ROAD. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.
AND SINGAPORE.. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed. risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves, delivery may be
obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 4P.M. To-day.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 23rd instant, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 23rd. instant, or they will not be recognised......
No Fire Insurance has been effected.i Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 17th December, 1889. OCCIDENTAL, AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, NOTICE.
*1-01545
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
OCEANIC
This vessel is disconnected from the Mail services, but has excellent accommodation for
tough passengers (First Saloon only) at reduced rates. Electric Light, Deck cabins, Surgeon carried, &c.
ELWOODIN.. Superintendent. Hongkong, 18th December, 1889, (1533)
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK. *HE 3/3 L. I. L. American Ship ΤΗΣ
"B. P. CHENEY,” Rumphreys, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th November, 1889. [1477
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignces. of Cargo are hereby requested to send, in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take: immediate delivery of their Goods from alongs side.
ROBERT LANG & CO., the decking
́TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
have just opened out our NEW AUTUMN GOODS consisting of a large and choice
selection of COATINGS for MORNING and EVENING DRESS.
A very stylish lot of TWEEDS, now in design and material, and a varied assortment of
TROUSERING' in all the newest patterns,
Hongkong, 14th September. #820
W. BREWER.
IS NOW SHEWING HIS CHRISTMAS IMPORTATIONS,
consisting of
FANCY GOODS from all the leading Manufacturers of the World.
- FRENCH MECHANICAL TÖYS.
SENSIBLE TOYS of every description,
TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS.
FRENCH CHOCOLATES and SWEETMEATS, and
ALL SEASONABLE GOODS. W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
Hongkong, rath December, 1ARQ-
R
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE UNPACKED A NEW STOCK'OR ·
ACING AND HACK SADDLES.
ADDLERY of all descriptions.
SADDLERY
IDING and DRIVING WHIPS.
RIPL
PONY CLOTHING
$1-15. STABLE REQUISITES,
LANE.CRAWFORD&C"%
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored, at, Consignees risk and expense CHAS, D, HARMAN,
BMails:
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO
JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED :.
STATES AND EUROPE,
VIA
THE CANADIAN, PACIFIC RAILWAY
AND OTHER CONNECTING), WWW. RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.
Hongkong, 6 December 1889 HE British Steamship AMAZ
mangala da redio
theekanan
BATAVIA 15EUR yoTo Register, Williamson, Commander, ill be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C.,
KOBE & YOKOHAMA, on THURRDAY, | RS the 9th Januaryyat Noong
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
GER-LIMITED:
'FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSU
HE Company's Steamship
EMMHAILOONG"
Captain Goddard, will be despatched to the above-Porta TCMORROW, the 22nd inst at DAYLIGHT VECIALSUR NAA
For Freight of Fassage, apply to
Jeigus part SARANGHU DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co.
angel Gederal Managers, Hongkong, 18th December, 1889
(1595:
CHINA” NAVIGATION"""COMPANY, PROMESURA LIMITED SHE
O to the
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, THE Company's Steamship sty
MA" CHINGTU,"
Hans Commander, will be despatched as above on the 15th inste din ang
The attention of Parvenger is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer First Class Baloon and Cabins are situated for wand of the mngines. ↑ Second CIK SPARTOO -argu Berthed a in the Poop/AA÷ Rehi
chamber ensures the supply of fresh pro during the entire royage Aduly on Freight or Passage, apply
ME BUTTERFI
18th December 1884.
To be followed by the 9.8-“ABYSSINIA," h February, and 5,8,PARTHIA" on the sh March
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with Pacific Coast Points by the règular Steamers of the Pacifc Coast Steamship Company and other Steamers,
Thigh Fassage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lises of Steamers.
give F-class Fares granted as follows To Vancouver and, Victoria...(Max.)$310,00. To Montreal New Yorky 390.00 To Liverpool apprope 335.00 To London R
******* 330.00
To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Arby, Nary, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be Cotaled on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany Carge des fined to Points in the United States, should be set in the Company's Offices, addressed to M. DE BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, BC, was afrohe kang dibina
Freight will be received on board until 42.M. lön the 8th Jan,
SIX DOLLARS
· " PEP. QUARTER
Mails.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANT- WERP, BREMEN AND HAMBÚRG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS;
ALSO,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTÓN AND SOUTH
AMERICAN PORTS. ? THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS
AND LUGGAGE.' . N.B.—Cargo can be taken on through Bille of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA
N SUNDAY, the 22nd day of December, 1889, a to Ast, the Company's Steamship "PREUSSEN," Captain C, Poble, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, 'will leave this Fort as above, calling at GENOA.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Nook, Cargs will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 3 pm, on the 21st December, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the AoINT'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
MELHCERS & Co
Agents #alian 73rd November. 1996 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAN- SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND FASSENGERS TO
JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO,
·CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:
་
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
THE Steamship
"OCEANIC" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 28th December, at I P.M.
Connection will be made at Yokohama wlik ́ ́ Steamers from Shangbai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL. PACKÃOES 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.
First-class Fares granted as follows p To San Francisco....................................... ..$325,00. To San Francisco and return,]
available for 6 months............
393-75 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 application.'
"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.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, ro-embark ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or |vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of xo per cent." This allowance'dour not apply to through faras from China and Fafan to Burope...
Cananlar 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 Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 5o, Queen's Road Central, A
BBC, D. HARMAN,
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Hongkong, 23rd November 1984.
US: MAIL LINE, PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH 70 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, við Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 9th January, 1899, at 1 P.M., taking Passengers and Freight. lar Japan, the United States, and Europe. -
Through Bills of Lading insed, for trans- postation to Yokohama, and other Japan Ports, Lo San Francisco," and "Atlantic, and Inland -Cities of the United States, via Overland Refle
ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, md) by the Company and connecting Steamers to ports in Mexico, Central and South America,
Through Passage Tickets gramed to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers.
First-class Faree granted as follows p To San Francisco.in 125.00 {-To-San Francisco""and" return,"
available for 6 months....SAJA
· 193-75
To Lind
To
335.00 330.00
To other Huropass Points at proportionate rates: Special reduced rates granted to Officers £. at the Amy, Navy - Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application, and
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Paclia and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern, Fadise or Canadian Pacific Railways on G
Fassengers, who have paid fill fare, resembark ing at San Francisco, for China or Japan or vice versa) within one year will be allowed discount of to per cent. This allowance, des of apply to through fores from China and
Freight will be received on board until 4 F. the day previous to sailing Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until P. same days all Parcel Packages should be marked to ade dress in fuil j valde of same is required. Sogen
Comeulas invoices to accompany Carga des Monday tied to: Points beyond San Francisco, All Parcela, kaust, be sent to our Office and: United States, should be sent to the Căn
be marked to address in fall; and thiri | Office in Sealed Envelopes, will be received by us, until 5 r. the Collector of Customs at San
lay 'prérious to sailing,
Information (mto
17th December, 1889,
Mint Tor, farther Information:
raight, Freight, apply to the Agency,