No. 2983
Banks.
eye Hongkong Telegraph.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL „nun£2,000,000.
£500,0
Intimations.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1891.
KELLY & WALSH. LD.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HAVE just received a large stock of the most popular and useful annual published since the To Sell by Pobile Auction.
Issue of "Engine Within," entitled
THE WRITING DESK BOOK
HAVE I USED THE RIGHT WORD I
Consult 15,000 synonyms and, antonyms. ́HAVE I SPELLED IT RIGHTLY I
Consult List, 15,000 words. HAVE I USED IT GRAMMATICALLY 7
See Useful Rules of Grammar.
IS THE SENTENCE, CORRECT IN STYLE?
Conguit Rules of Composition. IS IT RIGHTLY PUNCTUATED ?
Consult Rules of Punctuation. HOW SHALL I ADDRESS?
Consult English, French and German Addresses.
How to Correct Proof; How to Estimate the Number of Book Pages
M.S. will make; Sizes of Type, &c.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
LONDON:
Head Office........................49, Threadneedle Street West End Office............25, Cockipur Street.
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN
* "Indispensable to retryone who write: Uitle or much."
ANSWERS SUCH
QUESTIONS AS
Should be on every
writing dark for
constant
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PRICE 50 CENTS.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
'QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
£1,000,000 $09,000
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
THE
AND THE COLONIES,
HE BANK receives Mostry ON DEPOSIT,
Buy and Sella BILLS OF EXCHANOR,“ ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards. BILLY for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be kad on application.
E, W. RUTTER,
Manager.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED,
Authorized Capital
Subscribed Capital..
Head Office: Hongkong.
Court of Directors.
D. Glliler, Esq.
Chow Tang Shang, Esq.
Chan Kit Sban, Esq.
C-J, Hirst, Esq,
W. Wottos. Esq., Quan Hol Chues, Esq. A. B. McKIAN, Acting Chief Manager, ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN LONDON. THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Esq.--Messrs, Dent
Palmer & Co.
JOHN BUTTERY, Esq.-Heists, John Battery &
Co. CB, STUART-WORTLEY, Esq., M.P., for Hallam. G. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Manager, ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SHANGHAI Lim Kwan King, Esq. Ma Kle Tchong, Esq. ·| Chu Ming Slang, Esq. Tong Kwel Sung, Esq.
Hr FülYuen, Esq.
J. D.. THORIUAN, Manager pro, tem.
THB Bank is now prepared to make advances on goods in neutral Godowns, and on other securities, at rates to be obtained on application.
Also to receive Moneys on Current Account er Fixed Deposit.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
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CURRENT
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ACCOUNTS
the Manager.
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For rates of interest for other periods apply to
Hongkong, 30th October, 1891.
Insurances.
THE FUNDS
OF THE
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STANDARD LIFE OFFICE ARE Invested entirely within the British
complications which might arise in time of wai
IMPORTERS OF
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
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Packed by CROSSE BLACKWELL & Co., Philippe and Canaud and other 1st class packers.
A FULL STOCK OF FRESH STORES ALWAYS ON HAND.
"HE Undersigned has received Instructions
TO-MORROW.
the 31st October. 1891, at 2.30 pm..
at their SALES ROOMS. No. 9. PRAYA CENTRAL. The Powerful and Fást Steam Launch --
"FALCON," lately belonging to Metsri. RUSSELL & CO. Length between perpendiculars 57 feet Beam****
8 Ir taches Depth moulded. 4 6 inches Tandem H.P. Compound Engines; Cylinders 8 Inches and re inches.
The Beller is in good condition.
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Launch has been-thoroughly overhauled · by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company and is in First-Class Order.
Also
The well-known Yachts "NAOMI" and "ARIEL"
"NAOMI," Dimensions.
Length on deck...539 Beam.........
Depth monided
With Lead Keel, 11 tons 8 cwt., and a tons Inside Lead Ballast. She was sheathed with Copper In 1887 and is furnished with a complete sult of sails and gear, including racing salis,
* ARIEL." Dimensions.
Length on deck Beamaroth
a! 6" Depth moulded ...? :
With Lead Keel about a lons and Lead Ballast;
A REVISED PRICE LIST will be issued on October 1st, 1891, attention is called to the complete zult of sails, including racing safts and NEW SCALE OF PRICES,
Priced Lists and Pass-books sent, post free, to any address.
Hongkong, 25th September, 1
180.
LANE CRAWFORD&C°X
geat.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery, For farther particulars, apply to
GORDON & CO.
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 21st October, 780x.
11343
(1358
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
(From 7. Broadwood & Sons and Collard & Collard). THE PIANO, ORGAN AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL,
and at London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama,
PIANOS SPECIALLY MADE FOR THIS CLIMATE AND GUARANTEED,
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR HIRE,
TUNING-REPAIRS."
Instruments made equal to new. Large experience, all Machinery, trained men and Work guaranteed
· OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE,
16 YEARS extensive experience in China, and the only ärm tof trained and practical people: devoting themselves entirely to the Music and Musical Instrument-Trade,
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They now amount to Seven Millens Sterling To
and have increased so per cent in the last 13 years.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, Hongkong.
NOTICE.
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THE
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..........$2,000,000.
The above Company, is prepared to accept"| MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATE on Goods. ke. Policles granted to all Parts of the world ́payable at any of its Agencies.
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**WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE.
Nola. Qurne Road Wir.
Hongkong, rst February, 1881.
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO .........äasennate }
RESERVE FUND
$833.333-33 $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Lax SING, Esq.
LOU TO SHUN, Zeq.
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LO YEDE MOON, Esq
MANAGER.—HO AMEI,
MARINE RISKS an GOODS, &c., taken at CURRENT Rares to all parts of the world.
HEAD OFFICE. & & & FRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885, [1178
Notices of Firms,
THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
'HE - Undersigned have This Day been appolated AGENTS of the above: Com-
pany at this port.
THE STRAFTS INSURANCE CO., LD,
ROBT, BAIRD, Agent.
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1897.
NOTICE
Wour Firm la Amy, and have authorized
7E have this day established a BRANCH
Mr. FRANCIS CASS to sign as Agent
'DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Hongkong, roth October, 1891:
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED
NOTICE
S hereby given that INTEREST will bạ
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the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED, as and
- from the roth instant, in accordance with the
Articles of Association.
VANA.B. MCKEAN,
Acting Chief Manage, Hongkong, 16th October, 1891,
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
AND
Commission Agents.
KOLA WINE, (VAN HARGAN).
"ONIC, STIMULANT and RESTORATIVE, unequalled as a Restorative of the Digestive
and Nervous systems.
To be Let.
TO LET,
With Immediate Possession.
WIRST and SECOND FLOOR, HOUSE
Bath Rooms, newly painted and repaired.
Apply to
J. M. V. DE FIGUEIREDO, No. 5, Calno Road. Hongkong, 28th October, 18g1.
TO LET.
BAHAR LODGE, THE PEAK,
R. B. LOT No. 59.
·P1371
•HIS desirable residence with Gas Lald on Ts la Furnished or Unfurnished.
Apply to HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, rath Mar. 1891.
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Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
FOR QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Mails.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL "STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO. AND: PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,
MEXICO,
KUROPE }
VIA ..
(Cailing at StVOAPORE an RV) and takrat CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
through cargo for ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND
PORTS and TASMÁNIA.
THE Company's Steamship
THE
"MIIKE MARU,"
Captain J. B. Macmillan, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 31st lost., at Noon.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
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GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 17th October, 1891. FOR NEW YORK (VIA SUEZ CANAL). THE Steamship
"HANKOW"
Captain West, will he despatched as above on or about the 7th November, fustead of as "préviously advertised. ·.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents,
[x207 Hongkong, 19th October, 1891.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR SHANGHAI.
THE Steamship
1
"PORT FAIRY,"
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, Belglej.Thursday 11th Nor. Oceante Tesday 8th Dec. Gaelle ........Thursday 31st Dec. 17 THE Steamshin
"BELGIC" will be despatched for San Francisco. old Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 12th Nov, #11P.M. Connection being made at Yokohama with Steamers from. Shanghal and Japan Ports. RATES OF PASSAGE. From Hongkong, First-class. To San Francisco, Vancouver,
$235.00
Victoria, Esquimault, New Westminster, Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, O.....). To Liverpool And London 325,00 To Paris and Bremen...................... 345-00 To Havre and Hamburg....gina 336,00 Through Passage Tickets' granted to Eng- land, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers,
Special rates (First-class only) are granted to Missionales, members of the Naval Military, Diplomitic and Civil Service, to 'European
Captain Starkey, will be despatched as above Oficials in service of China and Japan, and to
on or about the and proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co
Agents. Hongkong, 16th October. Rot. [1362
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 LL. I. American Berk
"EMMA. T. CROWELL,"
Government officials.
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding "Overland by the Southern Pacifio and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacifo es Canadian Pacific Railways,"
Return Tickets-First Class-Prepaid return tickets to San Francisco will be issued at fol- lowing rates
4 monthe ................................... 337-50 12 months'.................................$393-75 Time la reckoned from date of issue to date of re-embarkation at San Francisco.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark- ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or
Pendleton, Master, will load here for the above via varra) within one year will be allowed a Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 15th October, 1891. [1326
Mails
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM
HONGKONG, 1891.).
discount of to per cent. This allowance dões not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Burope.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to ***** | mddress to fall; and same will be received at the Company's Office nati! Five. P.M. the day prerious to safling.
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). Empress of China. | Tuesday..... | Nov, xath. Empress of India. Tuesday... | Dec. 8th. Empress of Fapan { Tuesday... | Jan, 5th.
"HE R. M. S.
"EMPRESS OF CHINA," 5,900 tons, Captain A. Tillett, sailing at Hoon, on TUESDAY, the roth November with Her Majesty's Malls, will proceed to VAN COUVER, SHANGHAI, Inland Sea, HOP In Pedder's Street; ROOMS on First KOBE and YOKOHAMA.
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Organs. It strengthens the Mental and Physical powers, and Stimulates the Circulatory Floor, Sultable for offices,
DOSE ;—A Wine Glass Full with each Meal
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VINA COCA.
A Wine Glass Full taken on rising relièves any uneasiness in the stomach, and fafatness,
FINE SCOTCH HEATHER HONEY $1 per bottle. Hongkong, 26th September, 1891.
W. BREWER
HAS JUST RECEIVED
AYRES Footballs and Extra Bladders.
Boxes of Copper Stencils, Alphabets and Figures.
Senis! New Stamp Albums. Supplement to Former Editions.
Smlik's Diaries 1892.
Letts' Diaries 1893.
Waterlow's Mulidplex Copying Portfolio.
Hongkong 15th September, 1891.
A B C Telegraph Codes.
Davies' Engineers Extra First Class.
The Blawpipe, by Col. Ross. Text Book of Asiaying, Casati-Ten Years in Equatoria Earthquakes, by Boscowitz.. New Light Literature.
New Fancy Goods.
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
Fr59
W. POWELL & CO.'S
15 THE BEST HOUSE FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES.
*OOKING STOVES, all sizes.
KEROS
DRYING ROOM STOVES, all sizes
'EROSINE OIL STOVES FOR DRYING-ROOM and COOKING,.
made by the best Makers.
AMPS and LAMP SUNDRIES of every description.
Hongkong, 15th October, 1801
W. POWELL & CO,
76
CARMICHAEL&Co., LD.
WINE AND SPIRIT, MERCHANTS-TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, 'HOOTING STOCKINGS FOR SPORTSMEN,
SHOOTING STOCKIKIN LEGGINS.
•
PORPOISE HIDE. BOOTS.
Hongkong, 17th October, 1891.
CANADIAN CREAMERY BUTTER and CHEESE. CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD. 18, Praya Central, Hongkong,
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ROBERT LANG & CO.
NEW
HAT S.
BLACK, GREY AND BROWN FELTS SINGLE TERAI HATS
STRAW
· Hongkong, 5th June;-1891,
(ALL. SILATION), AND PITH HATS.
Also
1.
One FURNISHED BEDROOM on Top Floor.
Apply to
CRUICKSHANK & CO, LTD. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1891.
1935
THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED,
TO LET.
AT KOWLOON,
FEW HOUSES in KNUTSFORD TER-
A RACE cuntalalass Rooms each and Bath-rooms. Tennis Courts. Healthy situation, Cheap Rent.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd, Hongkong, 6th August, 1891,
Consignees.
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"MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5.3. "SIKH," FROM HAMBURG, LONDON, LIVERPOOL,
STRAITS, &c.
*ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed;
that all goods are being landed, at their risk, into the Godewas 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 Noon. No claims will be admitted after the Goods. have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd prox. will be subject
to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be pra sented to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd prox, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
: DODWELL, CARLILL & Co, Agents. 'Hongkong, 27th October, 1897.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
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| THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA, VIA, AMOY, ; "HE Company's Steamship
"DIAMANTE," Captain Gerard, will be despatched for the above Forts on MONDAY, the 2nd November,
For Freight or Fastage, apply to
SHEWAN & Cai,
General Managers. Hongkong, soth October, nägie: std [137]
RATES OF PASSAGE. (In Mexican Dollars). FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASS.
TO
Vancouver, Victoris, Esqui-"
mault, New Westminster,
Port Townsend, Seattle, Ta
coma, Wash....
Fortland, Ore., San Francisco.. Banff Calgary, Alba ....... Winnipeg, Man
To Minneapolis, St. Paul,
Duluth, Minn..... Chicago, Ill., Kansas City,
St. Louis, Milwaukee, Wis
Detroit, Mich., Cincinnati,"
Cleveland, Columbus, O...... Hamilton, London, Toronto,
Oot
One Way
Prepaid
return.
4
mos. 2008.
235 338 394
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 Customas, San Francisco,
For further Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No, 72, Queen's Road Central
J. S. VAN BUREN, Agent. Hongkong, 21st October, 1891.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER' LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO." -
PROPOSED SAILING FROM HONGKONG, China main...Saturday 31st Oct. City of Peking Wednesday 25th Nov. City of Rio de Janeiro Saturday 19th Dec,
(via Honolulu)
THE U.S. Mall Steamship
* CHINA*
>$295.00
will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vid YOKOHAMA on SATURDAY, the 31st October, at 1 PM taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
RATES OF PASSAGE. From Hongkong, Fint-class. To San Francisco, · ·Vancouver," Victoria, Esquimalt, New Westminster, Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, O.....) To Liverpool and London.......... 325,00 To Paris and Breme... 345.00 To Havre and Hamburg in. 335.00 Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all frans-Atlantic lines 295 443 557 of Steamers.
255 383 487 482 285 428 499
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval," Military. Diplomatic, and Civil Service, to European 305 458 534 Officers in service of China and Japan, and to
Government officials..
310 45t
Passeng by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacifa and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Fadfic RailwayN,
Return Tickets-First Class-Prepaid return tickets to San Francisco will be issued at follow- ingirates --
543.
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, NY... Kingston, Ottawa, Ont., Mon.” treal, Quebec, Quca............... New York, Albany, Truy
Rochester, NY Baltimore, Mă,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Pa.) Washington, D. C Boston,
4 months............................................... 337-50 Mass., Portland, M
| 12 months asina.....minin 393-25 Time is reckoned from date of issue to data of Halifax, N.S., St. John, N.B. Liverpool and London via Li-325 575 506 re-embarkation at San Francisco, Paris, via Liverpool and Lon-
don................znanem S Havre, via Liverpool 335 Bremen, D
*************** 345 Hamburg, # 3351
and class steamer and 1st class on rali, and and class steamer and rail, also Steerage Fares and Rates to other places, quoted on application
The Steamers, call at Victoria to "land and embark passengers.
345
Return Tickels-Time limit for prepaid return ticket is reckoned from date of issue to date of re-embarking at Vancouver.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantia lines of steamers.
Special rates
aten (first-class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval, Millary, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to Europesa officials in service of China and Japan, and to 'Government officials.
CARGO-Through Blls of Lading issued to -Japan, Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian
and United States Paints.
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States Points should be in quadruplicate and one copy must be sent forward by the mesmer to the care of D. E. BROWN, Assistant Gen eral Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian Patic Rallway, Vancouver, BC.
Parcels must be went to our Office, adith address marked in full by 5 P.M. on the lay previous to selling.
For further information as to Pamngs; or Weight; apply to
Kaur B
DODUJELL, CARLILL-& Co.
Das Agents, Munakowa, xgth ɑ stobes, Flori
Passengers, who have paid fall fare, re-minbark- ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or viis versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. from Return Fare. This allowance does not apply to through, far from China and Japan to Europe.
Through Blils of Lading issued for tracke portallon to Yokohama and other Japan Forts, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, vil. Overland Rallways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Freight will be received on board until 4 3.16. the day previous to calling. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 3- 7.M. same day 1 ail, Parcel Packages should be marked to ad dress in fully value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tinel to: Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Office 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. 72, Queen's Road Central.
J. 5. VAN BUREN,'
Agent. Hendleone. 13th October. Rot.
W. S. MARTEN,
ARTISTIC DECORATOR, 124 DUDDELL STREET,
HONDROMA Hongkong 6th April, 1890: