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The Hongkong Telegraph.
N°. 2674
Banks.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL ...............$8,168,062 50 RESERVE FUND
5.482,127 00
RESERVE LIABILITY OF 8,168,062.50
PROPRIETORS
COURT OF DIRECTORS —— CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J, S. Moss, Esq.
A. MCCONACHIE, Esq. S.C.MICHARLSEN, Esq.
T. E. DAVIES, Esq.
W. H. FORNES, Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon. J. J. KISWICK,
Fatimations.
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS.
SEASON 1890-1891.
BY APPOINTMENT.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, Established A.D. 1841.
L. POESHECKER, Esq.
D. R. SASSOON, Esq.
Chizr MANAGER.
HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Esq.
have received our New Season's Importations direct from the best Growers in England, France, and Germany, and are now prepared to execute all orders received for same with prompt and careful attention.
Descriptive Catalogues for ordering from (con-
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON ANDtaining hints for gardening) will be sent post
COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG—INTEREST ALLOWED.
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of z per cent. per Annam on the
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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 Cent. per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities,
every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted
and
and
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.
RULES
OF THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
free on application.
Orders from one Person $5 to $10 allowed.as per cent, discount.
Orders from one Person c7er $ro allowed an extra 5 per cent, discount.
Single Packets at List Prices.
WATSON'S PATENT DRYING BOTTLES.. By the use of these Bottles, Seeds and Goods of all kinds, that are susceptible to the destroying influence of moisture can be kept in good condi-
tion everywhere.
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A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 22nd September, 1890.
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I-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. DAYS, to to 3; SATURDAYS, 10 to X. 1.-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 la any one year. 3-DEPÓSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $roc, or mare, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for xa months at 4 per cent. per annum interest, -INTEREST at the rate of 34 per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances. 5.-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented
payment or withdrawal
cach
with 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
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY.
NOVELTY and My set in the Far East,
TOVELTY and MYSTERY, an Exhibition
NOW OPEN AT
$1469
No. 3, LYNDHURT TERRACE. Performances every half-hour, Admission
....25 Cents. Hongkong, z2nd October, 1800
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1889.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company
are requested to furnish the undersigned with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 21st December last, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contri- butors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the goth day of November next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld.
[1443 Hongkong, 13th October, 1800.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
HE First Competition for the SUBSCRIP-
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of the Rank, if marked ON HONGKONGTION CHALLENGE and CUPS and SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post | RANGE SPOONS will take place TO-MOR-
ROW, the 25th Instant, commencing 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 als PASE-BOOK, are FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 13th May, 1890. THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK. CORPORATION, LIMITED.
necessary.
LONDON:
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL ........................ ....£580,000,
Head Office........40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office.as, Cockspur, Street,
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAM AND THE COLONIES,
THE
BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLs for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.
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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS :
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent per Annum.
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24
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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS * per Cent, per Annum on the Dally Balance, -E, W. RUTTER,
Manager. [10
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED;
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ............$5,000,000, PAID UP CAPITAL ............................ 2,500,000. RESERVE FUND aussi 1,350,000,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Hon. J. J. KESWICK,】
dick change, and 00 Yard shots at each range. Intending subscribers to the Cups are requested to forward their sub. seriotions ($1 each Cup) as soon as possible to the Undersigned. Entries for this Competition to be made before 4 pm., on FRIDAY, the 24th Instant. Entrance Fee 30 cents.
FRANK COLLINS, for Hon Séc. Hongkong, 20th October, 1890.
THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED,
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THE FINAL CALL of Five Shillings per Share will be due on the 1st November, 1890, and Shareholders are requested to pay the same to the Undersigned by Bank demand draft on London in favour of ourselves, on or before that date.
All Calls unpaid on the ret November, will ha Hlable to interest at the rate of eight per cent. per Annum.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
11160 Hongkong, 17th September, x8go. THE PUNJOM AND, SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED..
- NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Yearly MEETING of |
TSHAREHOLDERS to the above Com
pany will be held at the Chamber of Commerce
Room, City Hall, on MONDAY, the aytli Inst., at Noon, for the purpose of receiving & Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st March, 1890, and for the election of Director and Auditors."
A. D'O. GOURDIN, Secretary.
[1444 Hongkong, zoth October, 1890. THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of
Azight Shillings (5) per Share will be paid
Chairman, Managing Directors, on the asth instant, upon the Company's £13
Hon. C. P.. CHATER,
Vice-Chairman.)
.§. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.
LEZ SING, Esq.
Į, 8. MOSES, Esq.
G. E. NOBLE, Esq.
POON FONG, Esq.
D. R. SASSOON, Esq.
BANKERS
THE HONGKONG. & SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
paid op Shares
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1890.
Intimations.
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
FAMILY AND dispensing CHEMISTS,
AND
Commission Agents.
PURE
SCOTCH HONEY, in 1D. Bottles.
In 15. Tins.
! "ROBERT'S CANDIES.".
A PURE and WHOLESOME SWEETMEAT. For the Christmas Season we have no a large and well selected stock of WINES and SPIRITS, including our Special Liqueur Whisky, and A. V. Co. Brandy specially bottled for us. Guinness's Beer and Stout, Read Bio.'s Dog Head Brand, The A.D.C. Pilsener Beer, Liqueurs. all kinds, &c., &c.
Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. AUTUMN AND WINTER HOSIERY AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING GOODS
WOOL, CASHMERE and MERINO PANTS and UNDERSHIRTS. ROWING and FOOTBALL JERSEYS and SWEATERS. OXFORD TWILL, FRENCH PRINT and CALCUTTA SHIRTINGS. CARDIGAN JACKETS and FANCY KNITTED VESTS. TENNIS JERSEYS and SHIRTS,
HALF HOSE.
DRESSING GOWNS, TRAVELLING RUGS, SHAWL STRAPS. COLLARS, TIES, SCARVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, BELTS.. DRESS SHIRTS, TIES, and SOCKS.
TENNIS BATS, BALLS, NETS, SHOES, &c.
Hongkong, 9th October, 1890,
LANE CRAWI
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
WINE MERCHANTS.
SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
ALE AND STOUT MERCHANTS,
ESTD. 1864
Hongkong-13, Queen's Road.
Shanghai-, Foochow Road.
W. POWELL & CO.
JUST RECEIVED,.
SPECIAL DELIVERY OF LATEST NOVELTIES IN
JAPANESE SPECIALITIES.
Hongkong, 18th October, 1890.
W.
W. POWELL & CO.
BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
ETTS'S DIARIES, 1891.
Date Block and Blotting Pad Diaries. Dog Collars. Wharton's Hydrographical Surveying. Waterhouse's Photographic Reproduction
Drawings, Badminton Library-Shooting.
Golf, Tennis.
The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED | '. from the 17th to the 25th October, both days inclusive.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th October, 1890.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
>> LIMITED.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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MONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land, A DIVIDEND of $2 per share has this day
and Buildings.
Properties purchased and sold, Estates Managed and all kinds of Agency and Commission business relating to Inad," etc.," conducted.
Full particulars can be obtained at the Com- pany's Offices, No. 5, Queen's Road Central, min
A SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary. Victoria Buildings, Hanghong, grd May, 188g
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been declared, being further interest. In capital to 31st December, 1889, at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, making the total Interest on capital for 1889 14 9L0-
Warrants may be had on application at the above Office on and after WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, un
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Agents, and h Canton Insurance Office, Limited.
| 14th October, 1899, [1436
Hongkong, 3rd October, 1890
PIANOS
ON.
HIRE.
Sprlack's Pastel Painting, Large stock of New French Novels. Wilkinson's Photogravure. Bentham's Flora Hongkongensis., of Watkin's Telegraph Code."
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W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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PIANOS FOR' SALE.
A. HAHN.
PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS,
Hongkong, 15th August, 1890.
&C
&c.,
القارة
No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET,
(1126
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
NEW
HAT S.
'HRISTY'S & HEATH'S Black, Brown and Grey FELT HATS,
DOUBLE and SINGLE TERAI and other SOFT FELTS,
Best English-made STRAW HATS.
LADIES' FELT HÉLMETS and CALCUTTA FITH HATS.
TWEED CAPS,
Hongkong, 28th July, 1890 ......-
· ROBERT LANG & Co.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
ARE SHOWING A VERY FINE SELECTION OF
ORIGINAL WATER COLOUR
PICTURES,
Intimations.
NOTIFICATION,
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO & LABUAN.
SIX DOLLARS PEP QUARTER
Shippingow
STEAMERS.
MOGUL LINE.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
"MOGUL,"
Captain Johnson, will be despatched as phovs on the 24th. Instant.
REVENUE FARMS FOR, 1891. THE for the following Farms for 1891.
HE Government are prepared to receive THE Steamship 1.The Opium Farm-Including the sole right to import raw or manufactured Opium for consumption in the Colony of Labuan and its Dependencies, and in the State or District, of British North Borneo to which the Farm applies, and to prepare and sell and or to license others. to prepare and sell Oplum, Chandoo and Opium Dross,
The Regulations governing the Farm are contained in Labuan Ordinance No. 11, of 1873, ada ted in British Narth, Borneo, and in Noti fication No. 11 of 1889.
The Maximum retail prices allowed by the Regalations are as follows -
Taels. Checs. Hoons, $ c.
Not more than 270 Chees can
1.00 beprepared
6
O
10,00
3
..500
6. 2
2
9
1
!
I
1 Balt.
40.
0.02 Opium.
raw
0.50 from
0.19 Ball
ane
1. The Spirit Farm-Including the sale right
to import and to sell and or to license others to Import and sell Chinese Wines and Spirituous
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents. Hanekome, zoth October, Són.
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1.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
"HE Steamship THE
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"
Contain Cuming, will be degnatched as above
ļ TO-MORROW, the 25th October."{
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, zo1h Detaker, 1800,,
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THE CHINA AND MANÍLA STEAMSHIP
· COMPÁNY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY,
Liquors of Chinese manufacture, and the sole THE Company's Steamship right to sell and to issue retail and wholesale licenses to sell all other Wines, Beer, and Spirituous Liquors.
The Farm is governed by Proclamations No. VIII of 1889 and III of 1883;
3. The Pawnbroking Farm-Including the sole right to keep and, or to license others to keep Pawnbroking Establishments,
The Farm is governed by Labuan Ordinance No. III of 1968 as amended by Ordinance No. 1, of 1872, and Notification No. 131, of 1889, 4. The Gambling Restriction Farm-Includ- Ing the sole right to keep and or to license others to keep Gambling houses, and to issue permits to Gamble.
The Farm is governed by Proclamations No. II of 1893 and VII of 1889 and Notification No.. 108 of 1889. It does not extend to Labuan.
5. The Customs Farm,-Including the sole right to collect all import and Export Dutles, payable to Government viz-On the East Coast Export Duties on Rattan, Gutta; Wax, Birds- nests, Timber, and all jungle and sea produce. Import Duties on Tobacco, Spirit,, Salt and Matches. On the West Coast-Export Duties on all jungle and sea produce, the same as for Spirits, Tabacen, Matcher, Iron, Brass and Cloth. 6. The Blachan Farm-Including the sole right to catch shrimps and to manufacture Blachan and or to license others to catch shrimps and to manufacture Blachan,
East Coast District. Import Duties on Salt,
The Birds-nest Farm Daryel Bay-- Including the sole right to collect the Gover- ment Share of 100% on all nests from Madai and Segalong Caves.
"DIAMANTE,"
Cantain G. Tayler, will be despatched for the
hive Ports, TO-MORROW, the afth instant,
at & P.M.
For Freight or Passare, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hangkone, 22nd October. 18
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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
THE
"THORNDALE," "
Etherington, Commander, will be, despatched for the above Port, about the 26th inst.
For Freight or Passage, nonly to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Honokane, 15th October. 1800.
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THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
·LIMITED).
FOR LONDON.
THE Company's Stearnship
"OOPACK," C. H. Kemp, Commthaler, will be despatched
as above on or about the 28th Inst.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co,
Agents Hongkong, 16th October. 1800.
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FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
A separate Tender must be submitted for each THE Steamship
of the above Farins.
Each tender may be for one or more of the following Districts or places, and if the Farm of more than one of the Districts or places men- tioned is applied for, a separate Tender should be submilled for each District or place viz :---
1. The whole State of British North Borneo, extending from Sipitong River in Padas Bay on the West Coast, to Sibucco Bay on the East Coast, and also the Colo of Labuan and its Dependencies, an regards the Opium Farm only. 2-The East Coast District from Tanjong
Inarutang to Sibucco Bay including Darvel, Labak, Sugut, and Sandakan Days, Kinabatangan, Segama and all rivers within the District,
3.-The Simporna District from Simporna to
Batu Tenagat,
4-The West Coast District, from Tanjong Inarutang on the North to Sipitang an the south, including Bangucy and Balam- bangan Islands and also the Colony of Labuan as regards Opium only. 5-Kudat District-From Tanjong Inaru-
tang to Sampangmangio Point Including
"ARRATOON APCAR,"
Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Forts, on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at Nook.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Honekane, z2nd October, 1800. [1473
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA.) "HE P. & Ö.'S, N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"VERONA," Captain"F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, the gist October, at DAYLIGHT.
:
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hangkong, zoth October, 1890.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
1
"CLYDE,"
all Rivers In Marudu Bay and the Islands Captain J. L. Parfitt, R.N.R., will leave for the of Binguey and Balambangan,
above place about 24 hours after her arrival hern
6-Gaya District-From Sampangmangis with the outward English mails.
Peipt to Bangawan River including Tampassuk, Abai, Ambong, Sulaman, Tuaran, Gaya Bay, Putatan, Papar, Kimanis and all Rivers south to and, including Bangiwan,
E. L.. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, zoth October, 1890,
STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, Calling at Colombo if suficient inducement
offers. "HE P. & 0. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"VENETIA”**.
7.-Padas District.From Kwala Penya to Sipitong including Klias, Padas-Damit, and Padas Besar and all Rivers south to and including Sipitong; also including the Colony of Labuan as regards Oplum o-ly. Captain T. F. Creery, will leave for the above 8.The Colony of Labuan and is Depen-places, on FRIDAY, the 31st fast, at NOOM,
dencies. For the Opium Farms only. Each tender should statethemonthly payments for the year 1?gt
Tenders for the Opium Farm for the whole State, and the Colony of Labuan or for the East Coast District and for the Spirit, Pawnbroking, Gambling Restriction and Customs Farm, East CoastorSandakan, will be received by the Govern ment Secretary, Sandakan, on or before 30th
November. Alltenders should be under Seal and marked "Confidential Tender for Revenue Farm," Tenders for the Farms for separate Provinces, such as Kudat, Gaya, Pades, Darvel Bay or La- buan will be received by the Officer-in-Charge of the Province or Colony on or before 15th of November.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender..
Each tender should specify in full the names, residences, and occupation of the poisons tender- ing, and should give similar information as to the proposed securities.
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Ě. L. WOODIN, Superlatendent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890.
"SHIRE" LINE' OF ́STEAMERS. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG, AND ANTWERP. THE S
"HE Steamship.
"CARDIGANSHIRE,”". Captain Dowling, will be despatched as above on or about the 6th November,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Coy
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890. [1298
SAILING VESSELS.
Persons who do not wish to tender in their THE
own'names may use a number of not less than || 3 figures; but those doing so should send their true names with the number used in separate envelope, marked "Private," to the Governor at Government House.
All Farms are subject to the Laws and Rev gulations now in force, or which may from time to time be enacted or issued by Government con- cerning the same,
Any further information on the subject may be obtained from the Treasurer-General, Sandakan, or from the Officer-in-Charge of the different Districts or Stations, and from the Company's
By His Excellency's Command,'
L. P. BEAUFORT,
Government Secretary. GOVERNMENT Secreatary's OFFICE,
Sandakan, 21st September, 1800.
And high-clais Engravings, Painted in Water Colours after Fictures by distinguished English and Agents in Singapore or Hongkong.
Continental Artists-Including Marcus Stone, R.A.; S. E. Waller, E. de Blass,
A. Dollman, P. Doanówits, &c,
\Mdugtong,'1ƒh Oftober, 1890.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAS HONGKONG,
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MAG. FALCONER & CO.; XXATCH and CHRONOMETER MANU, WFACTURERS and JEWELLERS.
FOR NEW YORK 3/3, L. I. 1. American Ship
"GEORGE SKOLFIELD," Dunning, Master, will load here for the above Port, and w'I have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th August, 1800,
F1237 FÖR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 LLL American Ship
"SINTRAM,"
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M. A. Woodside, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
·REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 9th September. 1890,
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Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
NÆR: JOHN HUGHES LEWIS in hereby Mauthorised to sign our Firm per proours-
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT S-tion from this date.
CHARTS 'and' BOOKS,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
No. 48, Queen's Road Centrale 1911 - Hongkong, 9th October, 18yer great (141