'N°. 3054
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED,
AUTHORISED ¿CÄPITAL
PAID-UP CAPITAL .........
LONDON:
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
£3,000,000 || TNFORMATION has been received, from the
$80,000
Head Office........40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office...........35, Cockspar Street,"
RWANCHE IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND TER COLONIES,
THE BANK receives Monty of Deposit, fluy and Sells HILLS or EXCHANOL, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking" and
Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place from the Batteries at Stone-cutters' Taland from the 7th January fill the end of the month, Between the hours of gam, and 5 p.m. dally, SATURDAYS' and SUNDAYS exrrpted.
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, -
W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary.
By Commiand,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 31st December, 1801.
NOTICE.
Agency Business generally, on terms to be bad TTEVIOT will not be RESPONSIBLE for HF Master and Agents of the Steamship
on application.
E. W. RUTTER,
Manager.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.....
Subscribed Capital....
1,000,000 500,000
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
ChowTung Sbang, Esq.
Court
of Directors:-
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chari Kit Shan, Esq.
W. Wotton, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chief Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN
LONDON :-
THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Esq.-Messrs. Dent,
Palmer & Co
JOHN BUTTERY, Esq.-Messrs. John Battery &
Co.
"A
C. B. STUART-WORtiky, Esq., M.P., for Hallam, Gro..MUNRO, Manager.
Bankers:-
London : The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Scotland: The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
SHANGHAI,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. His Ex Hsi Fi Yuen. | Lim Kwan King. Esq Ma Kia Tchong, Esq. | Chu Ming Slang, Esq. Tong Kwel Sang, Esq.
C. J. GALLOWAY, Manger,
AMOY-]. ANDERSON, Manager. CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened Money received on Deposit.' Drafts issued. Dila purchased and collected." "Advances made ön Securities or goods in nentral Godowns. - Urmal Bank Agency business undertaken.
Interest for 1 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
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For Rates of Interest for other period apply to the Manageri
Hongkong..acth January, thos
THE
Insurances.
STAN D AR D. A SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE OF 64 YEARS
STANDING, AND ONE, OF THE WEALTHIEST
any DEBTS contracted by the Officers or Crew dating the vessel's stay in this part. Hongkong, a3rd January, 1992.
LOST.
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A SMALL Black-and-Tan Terrier bitch,
answers to name of "VIC" Please communicate with the Undersigned; "Reward frequired.
JOHN J. FRANCIS, Bank Buildings. Hongkong. 25th January, 1802.
LOST.
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"ROM Pedder's Hill, a FOX TERRIER
DOG PUPPY.
The Finder will oblige by returning it to the -"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH " Office. Hongkang, and January, 1892.
CUSTOMS. NOTIFICATION.
No. 43.
THE CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
will be observed at this Office and the Kowloon Customs Staffoni, from the 29th ofthe rath moon to the 6th day of the 1st moon, at 8 sm (29th January to 4th February), and during that perfod all Shipment, Discharge, and Examination of Cargo will he suspended. -
DOT. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs
for Kowinen & District.
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Custom House, Kowloor, 20th January, 1802. THE CHINA AND MANILA. STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTI hereby even the HM.
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AND MANIA STEAMSHIP COM- FANY, LIMITED, Intend to exercise the lien conler-3 on them by their Articles of Associa. tion respect to Shares Nas. 1416/1485. 70 Old Shares; and Not. 10/1055, 1944/3053 and 3968/3088, 16 New Share; and that par chasers of them will take the same subject to, auch lies and its consequences.
SHEWAN & Co,
General Managers. Dated this 25th day of January, 1892. HONGKONG. CANTON ANTI MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Fifty-first
Ordinary Hall-yetriy MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Com. pany, No. 18. Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the 29th Instant, at 12- alock non, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a State ment of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, and
AND MOST PROGRESSIVE OF THE PROVI-electing Auditors, DENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.
THE
HE Standard has a lang record of good services to refer to'; ita Funds, annually -laerensing,"amount-to-£7,000,000-Stg-The- Premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety bave been adopted.
932-6]
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co, Agents, Hongitang SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF" NEW ZEALAND..
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HE Undersigned are prepared to accept THE
FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on Current rates and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices,
favourable terms,
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., Agents.
No. 3, Queen's Road, Hongkong.. Hongkong, 31st March, 1891..
NOTICE
HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY THE
LIMITED,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIDED.......
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be'CLOSED from the roti to zoth Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD, Secretary,
Hongkong. 11th January, 1802.
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THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINFERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG,
INCORPORATED.
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.
“HE General MEETING of the MEMBERS of this INSTITUTION
be held at the Rooms, No. 16, Praya Central, on the Evening of SATURDAY, the 30th January, 1892, at 9 o'clock p.m., to receive and the year ended December 31st, 189 pass the Report and Statement of Accounts for
W. H. WALKER, Sematary, Hongkong. 19th January, 1891.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN
*** COMPANY, LIMITED,
` NOTICE" TO ́SHAREHOLDERS.
Igo
THE Fifth Ordinary Anatal MEETING
of SHAREHOLDERS in the above boo Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 4, Praya Central, at ze o'clock (Noon), on SATURDAY, the 6th February next, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors with a Statement of Accounts to srst December, 1891.
The above Company' la prepared to 300 MARINK RISKS, at CURRENT RATES OF GOODS Ac.. Policies granted to all Parts of the "wedd - payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO'LIN YUEN,
Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE No. 7, Queen ROAD WEST, Hongkong, ist February, 1882, 2
GENERAL NOTICE.-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from sath to January to 5th February,'both days incluilve,"
EDWARD OSBORNE,
***Secretary.
1916 Hongkong, aand January, 1843.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000, $833,333-33
EQUAL TO ******* RESERVE FUND...
THE PUBLIC PROTECTION FUND. NOTICE TO SYMPATHISERS.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LO YEUE MOON, E Seuk.
LEX SINO, Esq,"
Loy Tro Sauk, Esq.
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8 there appears to be some misunderstand- Lug respecting subscriptions to the above receive any sum which friends, sympathisers and Fund I have to state that shall be happy to
$318,000.00, Upporters of Me, R. FRASER SMITH may feel disposed to contribute towards defraying the damages and costs incurred by the defendant in the recent libel suit, Minhinnett v. Fraur-
CHESNEY DUNCAN. Hongkong 5th January, 18.
HONGKONG TIMBER
YARD WANCHAL REGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER
Alwayk on Hand.
BeL: MALLORYJE Hongkong, Sith June) XB514
MANAGER-KO’AMEI,
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken CURRENT R&zer to all parts of the world.
HEAD OFFICE 8 & PRAYA WESTE
cember, stigi
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1892.
Entinations.
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
'FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
'AND'
Commission; Agonts.
WINTER REQUISITES.
*RUICKSHANK'S Cough Balsam.
Do.
Balsamic Cough Lozenges.
CR
Do.
Do,
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion. Chlorate of Potash Tablets.
RUICKSHANK'S Glycerine Jelly..
Da
Do. Do,
Lip Salve. Camphor Ice. Vaseline Camphor Ice.
CHEST PROTECTORS, Single and Double, INHALERS, GODFREY'S, COCHILL'S, &c., &c.
CORK MATS, for uso in Bathroom. 'HOT WATER BOTTLES, &c., &c. Hongkong, 16th January, 1892.
Ita
W. POWELL & CO.
BLANKETS,
BLANKETS,
BLANKETS.
TRAVELLING REQUISITES,
PORTMANTEAUX, OVERLAND TRUNKS, GLADSTONE BAGS, &c, &c.
Henslewe, 16th January, 1802
W. POWELL & CO.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 28th January, 1893, at 3.30, at. the Godowns and Yard of the MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO., Bowrington, Praya East, ... ·
&c.,
THE FOLLOWING
PLANTS,
Comprising →
DAHEJAS, CONIFERS, CROTONS. ORCHIDS. ROSES, CAMELLIAS, PASSION FLOWERS, ZELIAS, CYPRESS, SWEET WILLIAM. MAGNOLIAS, JASMINE, FERNS, CREEPERS, GERANIUM. CAMO MILE, CHRYSANTHEMUM, BALSAM, and HANGING PLANTS,
& Alto,
&c.
* ORANGE, PEACH, LEMON, & CAMPHOR TREES.
AVIARY with Birds,
PORCELAIN FLOWER STANDS. PIGEON-HOUSE and PIGEONS,
TERMS: Cash before delivery.
&c.
GORDON & Co,..
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1892.
PUBLIC AUCTION,"
CARMICHAEL & CO., LD. THE Undersigned have received instructions
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS—TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS.
AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS..
SHIP CHANDLERS AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS.
'ENTLEMENS' OUTFITTING. select but inexpensive variety.
G
SPORTING GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS and AMMUNITION. PORPOISE-HIDE DARK, TAN RUSSIA-I.EATHER & ENGLISH-CALF BOOTS & SHOES, SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, NAUTICAL, ELECTRICAL and ENGINEERING, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, HAND-TOOLS and DRAWING INSTRUMENTS,
CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD. 18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 14th January, 1893.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Buck Saddles.
FOR SALE. SADDLERY.
Jockey Whips, Driving Whips. Snaffle Bridles,
UCKSKIN RACE SADDLES.
Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Pony Clothing Racing Reins, Driving Relas,
PONY HARNESS. Surcingles, Girths, Rallers, Stirrup Leathers.
Halters, Hunting Crops, Fetlock Boots. Stirrup Webs, Headstalls, Cruppers, Martingales. Silver-plated Racing Spurs,
Stable Brushes and Requialtes of all kinds. Riding Boots, Jocker Boots, Bout Tops, Foot-top Liquid, Saddle Soup, Bows Leather Dretslag.
Orders for Riding Breeches and Racing Colours should be sent in at once.
LANE.C YFORD&
-Hongkong, azad January, 1Rgz, ·.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
JUST PUBLISHED-PRICE TO SUBSCRIBERS $23. CHINESE-ENGLISH DICTIONARY. By HERBERT A. GILES, H.B.M. Consul at Nagpo. N.B. The principal features of this Dictionary are as follows:- (1)-Syllabic arrangement according to the romanisation of Sir Thomas Wade, Peking tones (with
Entering tone indicated), phonetic groupldg, etc., etc. (3)By far the most extensive collection hitherto published of Chinese phraseology, illustrative of Idioms, classical and colloquial, as well as of bistorical and mythological references and allusions, in which the author has been largely assisted by Mr. L. C., Hopkins, of H.B.M.. Consular Service.
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(3)
The pronunciation of each character in Dine dialects (and also In Japanese, Korean, and Annamese), romanlaed under a uniform system of orthography by Mr. E. H. Parker, H.B.M. Conal at Holbow. (4)Newly-revised Tables, dynastie, geographical, and calendario: complete list of surnames, etc, cic, specially prepared by Mr. G. M. H. Pixyfair, H.B. M. Vice-Consul at Shanghal, Part I. consisting of pp 1-500 Royal 4to is now ready and will be delivered to Subscribers. THE SUBSCRIPTION LIST WILL CLOSE JANUARY 31, AFTER WHICH DATE THE PRICE WILL BE RAISED TO BIS 00,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
"QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1892.
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MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
Telegrams
MOUTRIE Honghong. (UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL)
Sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 29th January, 1892, at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 3. Wyndham Street. THE WELL-KNOWN YACHT "COLLEEN BAWN,"..
As she now lies opposite the Godown Co's Wharf, Kowloon. Dimensions-
Length over all....326", Beam...................78"
Depth...
* 3 ft. With Ballast and a complete Suit of Sail (new).
SIX, DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI: KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VTA INLAND SEA.
THE Steamship
"TORRINGTON,"
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.
$35
Hongkong, 20th January, 1892.
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL, CALLING AT MANILA.
T
HE Stambip
"J.
"GHAZEE,"
Scotland, comraander, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 29th Inst., at Noon, fastead of as previously advertised,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 24th January, 1893.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
THE
CALCUTTA.
Steamship
"LIGHTNING,"
Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 30th instant, at Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 25th January, 1892.
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"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
.FOR ANTWERP AND LIVERPOOL,
All defects and errors of description at Fur Calling at MARSEILLES.If inducement offers.
chaser's risk on fall of hammer,
TERMS.-Cash before delivery,
GORDON & Co... Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1892.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned have received Instructions To Sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,-
the 3rd February, 1897, at 2.30 p.m.
at their SALES ROOMS No. 3. Wyndham Street. THE SCHOONER "MONTIARA,"
AS SHE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TI BAY.. »
Length
Bea
*******75 feet. 17 feet. Depth of bold
70 feet, Registered Tonnage............75 tons (Owing to recent alterations the carrying capacity of the Monfiara has been increased to about 120 tons dead weight)
The Montlara was built in. Singapore, and is most solidly constructed of teak throughout, with tron-wood frames. She has recently been thoroughly overhauled under experienced European experintendence, 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," AS THEY LIR AT ABERDEEN DOCKS, The Engines of the Chop-cheung___were Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted constructed by Messrs. INGLIE & Co., of Cylinder Direct-Acting Surface Condensing type, cylinders zo and 38" dia, with a stroke of 26.” The Crank Shaft is 61" dia, at the Crank pin and "dia, at the Journals. The H.P. Piston Rod I 3" and the L. P. 3}" dia. The Piston and Con- necting Rod bolts are 2" dia., Air Pump 143" dia by sa stroke, Singla Acting Circulating Pamp 8" dia. by 13" stroke, and Double Acting Feed and Bilge Pump (one each) 3" dia. by 13" stroke,
These Engines have been very little used and are in thoroughly good onder.
The Boller is of the Horizontal Multitubular type, with three Furnaces and vertical Dome on top. Its dia. is loft, all by gft. 10" long, external Established measurements; Furaces, zf. 7" dia' ; Dome, +1876. 44" dia, by 4ft. high; Tubes, 148 in number by 3*ex, dia. It is in fairly good condition, having recently undergone considerable repairs, and
PIANOS and ORGANS for cash at HOME PRICES or on the MONTHLY PAYMENT would last in active service for over five years.
SYSTEM-Second Hand Instruments from $150.
REPAIRING DEPARTMENT.We have special facilities for all kinds of repairs and, we
guarantee all our work to be equal to any done at koma; Estimates free.
All defects and errors of description at par- chaser's risk.
The Englues and Holler can be faspected on application to the Superintendent at Aberdeen Docks.
TERMS OF SALE-Cath before delivery.
GORDON & Co. Auctioneers. Hongkong, 14th January, 1802
Tay
Hongkong, 20th January, 1893.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co. HONGKONG, (And at London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama),
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Masonic,
DILIGENTIA -
LODGE.
OF INSTRUCTION.
W. BREWER
HAS JUST RECEIVED
Marquis of Catesbery, by Traill,
DORTUGAL, by STEPHENS,
Barracks, Bivouaca and Battles by Metallurgy of Argeniferous Lead, by Kisaler.
Archibald Forbes.
Guns and Shooting, by Purple Heather. Sankey's Songs and Christian Choir.
The Afghan Ware, by dito,
Japanese Letters, Easter Impressions of Straight Cut Cigarettes,
Western Men."
Freaks of Fanaticism, by Baring Gould.
Month in a Dandi-Bremner.
#Hanikong, 31st January,-189a
Latest English Cigarettes,
Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, and
Full Dress Cigaretics,
W BREWER,
UNDERT HONGKONG
[rod
ROBERT LANG & CO.
-DRESS SUITS.
"NEWEST MATERIALS, FROM 180, SILK LINED.
A VERY LARGE SELECTION OF SCOTCH TWEEDS AND OTHER SUITINGS: EVENING DRESS SHIRTS; latest style, NAAR EEN BRITE PATIE
EVENING DRESS. TIES and GLOVES ON CATALANA
EVENING DRESS HOSE SILK THREAD, and MERINO,
SO EVENING DRESS SHOES and PUMPS/
Hongkong, nyth November, 1897)
REGULAR MEETING of the above
THE
*HE Steamship
*PATHAN,"
Captain Roy, will be despatched as above on or about the 3rd February."
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th January, 1802. f1g19
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, PA HAMBURG AND ANTWERP."
THE Steamship THE
"CARDIGANSHIRE”
Captald Parsons, will be despatched as above on or about the 16th February.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL. & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th January, 1892.
f1552
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK,
THE 3/3 L I. I. American Bark
Port, and will have quick despatch. "MARTHA DAVIS," Pendleton, Master, will lead here for the above.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong and December, 1801.
Consignées.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
"ONSIGNEES of CARGO
"LIGHTNING
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Steamship
are hereby informed that their goods w be delivered from alongside. Cargo Impeding the discharge or remaining on board after the 28th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and "expense futo the Godawas of the Wanchal Warehouse and Storage Company, Limited, Wanchal,
No Fire Insuranes will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Ca
Agents, Hongkong, 25th January, 1893,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. "TEVIOT,"
FROM DUNKIRK, BOULOGNE, GLASGOW, BORDEAUX AND JAVA PORTS.
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the
LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS' Undersigned for Countersignature, and to take HALL, Zetland Street, "on THURSDAY," the | Immediate delivery of thef Goods from along. 28th fast, at 5 for 5:30 pm. precisely. Visiting side. Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1892,
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notica Frio to the contrary be given before Noon, To-Day."
:
VICTORIA CHAPTER
No.'525+
A REGULAR CONVOCATION of the above : Chapter will be held in the FREKHABONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on THURS- DAY, the 28th instant, et 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Visiting Brethren are contally fuvited.”
Hongkong, 21kt January, 1892.
ZITLAND
LO
E
Na $25.
A REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held vial orders ¿HALI, Zetland: Street,^on MONDAY," the >Ist February; at Bigo for 9 pm, precholys Viking Brethren are ourdially Invitedirgin
k
A
} Senghong, syth January, 18ja,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed, and stored into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf, and Godewa Company at Kowloon at Consignees risk and expense, and no, Fire Insurance will be affected, All claims against the Steamer must be the the condersigned. Immediately or they will not be recognised,
DODWELL, CARLILLTM & Co.,
MerAgents. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1802.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
Undersigned in. This Day established himself as AUCTIONEER and GOODS BROKER.
GEO, P. LAMMERT. Hongkong, 7th Decemberzi