22JAN92
No. 3051
Ranks.
The
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
Authorised Capital
LIMITED,
Subscribed Capital.
1,000,000
Hongkong Telegraph.
Entimations.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION.
No. 43.
THE NEW the Office and the 300,000 Kowloon Customs Stations, from the 29th of the fath moon to the 6th day of the rat moon, at 8 m., (29th January to 4th February), and during that period all Shipment, Discharge, and Examination of Cargo will be suspended."
“HE CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
HEAD OFFICE:~HONGKONG.
Court of Directors;===
ChowTang Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq.
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Kwan Hot Chuen, Esq.
Chlef Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE INS
LONDON:-
THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Esq.-Messrs. Dent,
Palmer & Co.
JOHN BUTTERY, Esq.-Messrs. John Buttery &
Co...
C. B. STUART-WORTLEY, E1q, M.P., for Hallam. GEO. MUNRO, Manager,
Bankers
London: The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Scotland: The Commercial Bank of Scotland,
1 SHANGHAI, ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
His Ex. Had Fü Yuen. Lim Kwan King, Esq. Ma Kle Tchong, Esq. Chu Ming Slang, Esq. Tong Kwel Sung, Esq.
C. J. GALLOWAY, Manager.
AMOY-J. ANDɛrsos, Manager,
"URHENT ACCOUNTS opened. Money
CURRENT
lasted. Bill
purchased and collected. Advances made on Securities or goods in neatral Godowns. Usual Bank Agency business undertaken.
faterest for 12 months Fixed, s'per Cent,
6
ย
Current AccounTS'
4 3
73
For Rates of Interest for other periods apply
to the Manager.
Hongkong, zoth January, 1892.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs
for Kowloon & District.
Custom House," Kowloon, 2rth January, 18ņa,
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SEQUAH SPEAKS.
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"Ölbe Halt and the Lame; To the Incurables;
To those whom Doctors have failed to relievej
misery on account of
To those whoso Kifa' is a
suffering and palo j
ONCE DAILY,
at 3.30. p.m.
WEST POINT,
opposite
THE CODOWN Co's WHARF.
SEQUAR'S OFFICES, 13. Praya West.
Hongkong, 19th January, 1872.
D
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AUTHORISED CAPITAL
..£3,000,000.
*****£ $80,000
PAID-UP CAPITAL
LONDON:
Head Office..... -40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office.......as, Cockapar Street.
BRANCHES IM INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND TEX COLONIZE.
www.
TANKS MONEY OF DEPOSIT, Buy and Sells BILLS or EXCHANGE, ISSUE: LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Ranking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.
EW. RUTTER, Manager,
Insurances.
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS
ABOUT THE*
17
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE
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PROFESSIONAL.
ENTON E PETERSON,
Doc'or of Dental Surgery. Room No. 11, Connaught Housė, Queen's Road.
Hours 9 TO 12 A.M., 2 TO 4 P.M. Hanoko 19th January Rea
Bu
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1892.
Entimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
-FOR SALE.
SADDLER Y.
DUCKSKIN RACE SADDLES.
Hack Saddles.
Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Pony Clothing,
Jockey Whips, Driving Whips. Suaffle Bridlew," Racing Reins, Driving Relas.
PONY HARNESS.
Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Stirrup Leathers. Stirrup Webs, Headstalls, Cruppers, Martingales, |
Halters, Hunting Crops, Fetlock, Boots. Silver-plated Racing Spurs. Stable Brushes and Requisites of all kinds. Riding Boots, Jocker Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Dressing. Bar Orders for Riding, Breeches and Kacing Colours should be sent la at once.
Hongkang, 22nd January, 1802
LANE.CRA
D&C
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
JUST PJBLISHED-PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS- $25.
CHINESE-ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ANĚ, CRAWFORD & Co. have received LA
Instructions to Sell by Public Auction,
on account of the concerned,
ON
MONDAY 'NEXT,
the 25th January, 1893, at 11 A
at 25/6, Lee Yuen Street, East. A QUANTITY OF MACHERY, METAL, AND FITTINGS, Salved "om the Wreck of the S.S. Tongshan, Including :-
STEAM WINCHES, DONKEY ENGINE, STEERING ENGINE, ANCHORS, CON- DENSER, · LAMPS, SAILS,' HAWSFRS, CHAIN CABLES, BLOCKS and TACKLES, TELEGRAPHS. STEERING WHEELS, COMPASSES, VALVES, COPPER PIPES, BOILER TUBES, BRASS.SCUTTLES, i quantity of BRASS and COPPER, CABIN and SALOON FURNITURE.
MC.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery. All lots to be cleared within forty-eight hours after Auction, A
Catalogues will be issued: On view on Friday, the 2and inst,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Auctioneers. Hawekang, arst January, 1802
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.
“HE Company's Steamship
THE
"HAILOONG,"
Captain Rotch, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 14th înstant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, arat January, 1892. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, AND BOMBAY,
Having connection with Company's Mall Steamer to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE," VENICE AND FIUME. HE Company's Steamship
THE
**MELPOMENE,”
By HERBERT A. GILES, H.B.M. Consul at Ningpo. N.B. The principal features of this Dictionary are as follows:- (1)-Syllabic arrangement according to the romanisation of Sir Thomas Wade, Peklog, topen (with
Entering tone Indicated), phoneile grouping, ele, etc. (3)-By far the most extensive collection bitherto published of Chinese phraseology, illustrative of idioms, classical and colloquial, as well as of historical and mythological references and Consular Service, the author has been largely assisted by Mr. L. C. Hopklas, of H.B.M. THE Undersigned have received instructions Mabing Carge at Gugh rates to CALCUTTA,
The pronunciation of each character in nine dialects (and also in Japanese, Korean, and Annamese), romanlsed under a uniform system of orthography by Mr. E. H. Parker, H.B.M.. Consul at Hoihow. (4)-Newly-revised Tables, dynastic, geographical, and calendaric: complete list of surnames, ctc, etc., specially prepared by Mr. GM. H. Playfair, H.B.M. Vice-Consul at Shangbat, Part I. consisting of pp r-too Royal 4to is now ready and will be delivered to Subscribers. THE SUBSCRIPTION LIST WILL CLOSE JANUARY 31st, AFTER WHICH DATE THE PRICE WILL BE RAISED TO $3500,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, zzud January, 1802.
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MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
Telegrants "MOUTRIË” Hongkong.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL),
f
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Established
1876.
[167 PIANOS and ORGANS for cash at HOME PRICES or on the MONTHLY PAYMENT
SYSTEM-Second Hand Instruments from $150.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place from the Batteries at Stone-cutiers! Island from the 7th January till the end of the month, between the hours of
9 a.m..and 5 p.m. dally, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS excepted
The line of fire will be in Westerly and South- Westerly directions from the Batteries.
All Ships. Junks and other Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range,
By Command,
RE
EPAIRING DEPARTMENT-We have special facilities for all kinds of repairs and we
guarantee all our work to be equal to any dons at home. Estimates free.
Hongkong, 20th January, 1892.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
HONGKONG,
(And at London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama).
[780
W. BREWER
· BAS JUST RECEIVED
[45 PORTUGAL by STEPHENS
W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 1st December, 18^1,
HONGKONG. CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will he held at the Office of the Com- pany, No. 18. Back Bulldings, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at 12.
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Black Nann, for the purpose of receiving a
·Report of the' Director, together with a. State. 1-HALF A MILLION STERLING perment of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, and
annum is being paid in Death claims electing Auditor
Year by Year.
-THE FUNDS IN HAND amount to up- wants of Seven Million pounds Sterling and have increased to per cent, in the last 15 years.
3-THE LIVES who die are annually replaced by more than double the number of new carefully selected lives,
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, Hongkong, "i
NOTICE
The TRANSFER-BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED (rom the 18th to 29th inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD, Secretary- Hongkong, rrih January, 1902
THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.
1
NOTICE
$75
ŢOTICE is hereby given, that the Third Ordinary Yearly" MEETING of the
·SHAREHOLDERS in the Compsi'ne will be held at the City Hall, on MONDAY, the asth
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY TAERTY, 1893, 1811.30a.m. for the purpose of
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED $1,000,000
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receiving the Report of the Board of Directors; together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending December 31st, 1991.
The REGISTER 6 SHARES will be CLOSED from Monday the 8th to Monday the 25th January, 1893, (both days inclusive), during whlef period no Transfer of Shares can be
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE Risks at Curaent Rates on GOODS, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world | registered. payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE No. 7 QUEENE BOLD WEST.
Hongkong, 1st February, 1882.'
GENERAL NOTICE.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
A, SHELTON HOOPER,
Marquis of Catesbury, by Traill
Barracks Bivouacs-and-Battles, by Metallurgy of Argentiferous Lead, by Elsales,
Archibald Forbes.
The Afghan Wars, by dito, Japanese Letters, Eastern Impressions
Western Men..
Freaks of Fanaticism, by Daring Gould, Monta in a Dandi-Bremner.
-Hongkong, 21st January, 1812.
Guns and Shootlog, by Parple Heather. Sankey's Songs and Christian Choir.
off Straight Cut Cigarettes,
Latest English Cigarettes,
Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, and
Full Dicis Cigarettes,"
W. BREWER,
UNDER, HONGKONG HOTEL.
Tro8
ROBERT LANG & CO.
DRESS SUITS.
NEWEST MATERIALS, FROM $30, SILK LINED.
A VERY LARGE SELECTION OF SCOTCH TWEEDS AND OTHER SUITING EVENING DRESS SHIRTS, latest_style.
EVENING DRESS TIES and GLOVES.
EVENING DRESS 1.HOSE, SILK, THREAD, and MERINO.
Hongkong, ayth November, 1891.
EVENING DRESS SHOES and PUMPS,
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
PAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
AND
Commission Agents."
WINTER REQUISITES.
Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment CRUICKSHANK'S Cough Balram,
and Agency Company, Limited,
***General Agents for the West Pelat Building
Company, Limited.
· Hongkong, 7th January, 1992:
FOL
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED,
is hereby given, that the Fourth
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE MEETING of SHARE
/*(LIMITED.)..
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL 20 minusdikenanku.
$833,333-33-
HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the City Hall, on MONDAY, the 25th January, 1897, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of
Balsamic Cough Lozenges,
ICRUICKS
189
RUICKSHANK'S Glycerias Jally.
Da Lip Salve. Do...
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion.
Do. Camphor Ico. Do.
Chlorate of Potash Tablets.
Do.* Vaseline Camphor Ice. CHEST PROTECTORS, Single and Double, INHALERS, GODFREY'S, COOнILY'S, &c, &C. CORK MATS, for use in Bathroom, HOT WATER BOTTLES, &c, &c. * Hongkong, 16th January, 1Ɛga
W. POWELL &
RESERVE FUND $318,000.00 receiving the Report of the Director, together BLANKETS,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Lex Sino, Esq.
LOU TWO SHUN, Esq.;}
M
LO TRUE MOON, Maq
MANAGER-HO AMEL
ARINE RISKS GOODS, &c., taken 41' CURRENT RATES'in ail parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.ARAN T#178
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE Undersigned has This Day established bimself as AUCTIONEER and GOODS,
BROKER, DEZ
DATANWAR GEO. P. LAMMERT". Hongkong, 7th December, 18gri
with Statement of Accounts for the year ending STET December, 18OT,
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED, from, Monday the 18th to Monday the 25th January, 1892 (both days Inclusive), during which period no "Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
AA, SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary. Hongkong, 11th January, 802.
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THE INSTITUȚION OF ENGINFERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG, INCORPORATED, NOTICE
TO MEMBERS...
THE First Annual General MEETING of the "MEMBERS of this INSTITUTION.
THE
be held at the Rooms, No. 16, Fraya Central, on the Evening" of "SATURDAY, the oth January, 1891, at 9 o'clock me to receive and the Report and Statement of Accounts for
the year ended December gust, 1891; human
W. H. WALKER,
2 Becretary,
18th January, 189
BLANKETS,
CO
BE BLANKETS.
TRAVELLING REQUISITES,
PORTMANTEAUX, OVERLAND TRUNKS GLADSTONE BAGS, Sc., ¿cu
W. POWELL & CO.
Hongkong, 16th January, 1892
CARMICHAEL & Co., LP
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS--TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS. AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS.
SHIP, CHANDLERS AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS... Pamit ENTLEMENS' OUTFITTING: select but inexpensive variety,
SPORTING GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS and AMMUNITION.
MAMAY
to Sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 3rd February, 1892, at 3.30 p.m.
at their SALES ROOMS No. 3. Wyndham Street. THE SCHOONER "MOŃTIARA,” AS SHE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TI BAY. Length....................................75 feet. Beam...............17 feet. Depth of hold
78 feet. 75 touk
Registered Tonnage
(Owing to recent alterations the carrylog capacity of the Montlara has been increased to about 100 tons dead weight)
„The Montlara was built in Singapore, and is mart solidly constructed of teak throughout, with iron-wood frames. She has recently been
overhauled thoroughly
under experienced European superfotendence, fastened throughout with "galvanized spikes, and newly re-coppered. Draft of water about 7 feet: ··
Also,
THE ENGINES AND BOILER- OF THE CHINESE GUNBOAT “CHOP-CHEUNG,"
Captain A. Mittis, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 26th Instant, at Noon,
MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).
Cargo will not be received on board after s P. prior to date of sailing.
For further information as to Parsage and Freight, apply to
* DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 18th January, 1892.
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"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SINGAPORE. THE Steamship
"GHAZEE," Captain Scotland, be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the 26th Inst
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents.
Cars
(1475
Hongkong, 12th January, 1892.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS. -
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA.
ΤΗΣ
"TORRINGTON;"
AS THEY LIE AT ABERDEEN DOCKS. The Engines of the Chap-chaung___ were constructed by Messrs. INGLIS. & Co., of Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted HE Steamship Cylinder Direct-Acting Surface Condensing type, cylinders 201 and 38" dia, with a stroke of 6. The Crank Shaft is 6" dia. at the Crank pin and 7" dia, at the journals. The H.F. Piston Rod le 3" and the L. P. 3]" dia. The Piston and Con- necting Rod bolts are 2o dia, Air Pomp 141" dia. by 14 stroke, Single Acting Circulatiog Pump 8" dia. by 13′′ stroke, and, Double Acting Feed and Blige Pump (one each) 3′′ dia. by 13′′ stroke.
These Engines have been very Httle used and are in thoroughly good order,
The Boiler is of the Horizontal Multfinbalar type, with three Furnaces and vertical Dome on top. Its dia. Is roft. a" by gft, 10" long, external measurements: Furnaces, at 7" da Donor 44" día, by 4ft. high; Tubes, 148 in number by 3" ex. dia. It is in fairly good condition, having recently undergone considerable repairs, and would fast in active service for over five years.
All defects and errors of description at par chaser's risk.
The Engines and Boiler can be huspected on application to the Superintendent at Aberdsen Docks,
TERMS OF SALX-Cash before delivery,
· GORDON & Co. Auctioneers. Hongkong, 14th January, 18oz.' [87
For Sale.
Penang.
FOR SALE.
THE Engines of the Steamer "LIELA " now Compound Surface Condensing Diameter of Cylladem 20" and 36", stroke 20"," For further particulars apply to.
BUN HIN & Co.,
or to
JOHN STEPHEN Englicer S.5. Cheang-chew,
Hongkong, reth January, 1803,
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REDUCTION IN PRICE |
NEW YEAR PRESENTS.
ATERBURY · WATCHES
(MOST RELIABLE AND ACCURATE TIME-EEXPRES.
E SERIES
is now offered for a dollars go cents each.
GENTLEMENS J SERIES @ 14.75 EACH.
LADIES!
Inspection is respectfully invited...
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHLA, * &, Queen's Road, Central Hongkong 12th December, 1891,
Tatoz
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO., `HRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK- CMAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER
SMITHS, and OPTICIANS, “A
CHARTS and BOOKS, VSE NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, Sole Agents for Louis · Audemars' Watches awarded the highest Prises at every Kahlbition; pier and for Voigtländer and Schn's and PARCELEDRATED OPERA 'GLASSES, MARINE GLASSES and SPYGLASSES, No. 8, Queen's Road, Fentrala,[864
-FATCH and CHRONOMETER MANU-
CORPOISE-HIDE. DARK TAN RUSSIA-LEATHER & ENGLISH-CALT BOOTS & SHOES, G. FALCONER & CO. SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, HAND-TOOLS and DRAWING INSTRUMENTS SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, NAUTICAL, ELECTRICAL and ENGINEERING,
CARMICHAEL & CO. LTD,
rodeja 28, Praya Centrál, Hongkong „Mongkong, 14th January, 1899, dohrad sind. Ka Rap ISUEEL
VERY
WTACTORERS IN JEWELLERS, FUNAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS
ĐỘC THIS CHARTS and BOOKS. BARANG IL Green's Reed Casi
Captain Berwick, will be despatched as above on or about the 26th Instant, Instead of, as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, zoth January, 180,
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR ANTWERP AND LIVERPOOL, Calling at MARSEILLES if inducement offers.
Steamship
"PATHAN," Captain Roy, will be despatched sa above on DF about the 3rd February,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, roth January, 1802. Trykg
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS:
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND 'ANTWERP. *HE Steamship
:
T
"CARDIGANSHIRE,"
„Captain_Parsons, will be despatched as above.
on or about the 16th February.
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 19th January, 1893. [1532
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK,
"HE 3/3 L. I. I. American Bark
THE
"MARTHA DAVIS," Pendleton, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will havo quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.
Hongkong, and December, 1801.
Masonic
ST. JOHN
LODG
OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C
AN EMERGENCY MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS" HALL, Zelland Street, on TO-MORROW, the 23rd Instant, at 5 for $30 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 21st January, 1891.
VICTORIA FRECEPTORY.
A REGULAR MEETING of the Victoria Preceptory will be held on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 8.30 for 9 pm. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend. Hongkong, 19th January, 1893. - [103
VICTORIA
A
No. 525
CHAPTER,
FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on THURS DAY the 18th instant, at 8.30, for 9 precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially Enviteds
Hongkong, ath January, klod.
REGULAR CONVOCATION of the