The
No. 3218
Banks.
THE NATIONAL: BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised. Capital.....
Subscribed Capital...............................
£1,000,000 $00,000
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG.
D. Gillies, Esq. .*..
Chen Kit Shao, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Court of Directors:-
ChowTang Shang, Esq. W. Wetton, Esq. Kwan Hot Chnen, Esq,
Chief Masager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
ADVISORY COMMITTER IN
LONDON 100
THOMAS CARMICHAEL, · Esq.—Messrs. Dent;"
Palmer & Co.
&
JOHN BUTTERY, Esq.-Messrs, John Buttery
Co. C. B. STUART-WORTLEY, Esq., N.P., for Hallam, GKO. MUNRO, Manager.
BANKERS:-
The Alliance Baak (Limited.) ' The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Yokohama-D. Fraser, Manager, Shanghal-", J. Galloway, Manager.
Ainoy]. ANDERsos, Manager.
“URRENT ACCOUNTS opened, Money
received on Deposit. Dreita lasued. Bills
Hongkong Telegraph.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
A GENERAL MEETING of the above
ASSOCIATION. Will be held at the Cham bers of the Hon. Secretary, 18, Bank Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at:4.15 2M,
to discuss, and, if approved, adopt the following Amandment to Rule 5 "Candidates elected after 30th June to any year shall only be able for half subscription for that year.
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary.
40
Hongkon", toth August, riga.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET-
THING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held fu the, Offices of the Company, No. 14, Pray Central, on MONDAY, the 22nd August, et 3 o'clock. P.M., for the purpose of receiving the report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1891.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to 22nd of August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors?
D. GILLIES,
I
Secretary.
Hongkong, and August, 1892,
5779
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1892.
Intimations.
W. BREWER.
THE Snows of Thibet through China, by Ducean's Freemasonery. Peeps into China, by Reed.
Pratt,
De Hanal 4 Pekin-Ramband. Moore's Diseases of India. A. B. C. Codes.
Moray & Bigge's Mechanical Engineering. Thompson's Dynamo Electric Machinery. Carlyle's Freemasonery,
Hongkong, 4th Avgast, 1892, -
Alliop's Telephone Construction and Fitting. Elements of Social Science..
The Constellation and how to find them. The Miner's Pocket-book.
Large India Rubber Balla for Children. Small Partet for 100. & 200. pieces. Sidler's Leather Cigir and Cigarette Cases.
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.:
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Busd, facing the river, in the
centre of the Setlemens, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with
purchased and collected. Advances made in THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites Securities or goods in neutral Godowns. Unal
Bank Agency business undertaken.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, § per Col;
..8 1
鲲 4
:
CURRENT ACCOUNTS
3
1
AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
AN INTERIM DIVIDENT at the Rais
THREE PER CENT. (One Dollar and Flity
For Rates of Interest for other periods apply Cents per Share) for the Six Months ending
to the Manager.
Hongkong, 18th May, 1892,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
"OTICE is herehe given that the ORD!.
MEETING
SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation, will
30th June, 1893, will be Paid to these PersonE who are registered as Shareholders in the above Company, on MONDAY, 15th August, 1892.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the joth to 15th larikut, both bays incluilve.
By Order,
EDWARD ÖSBORNE,
Secretary,
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THE SELAMA TIN MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
be held at the Crry. Hall, Hongkong, ot'. Hongkone, jrð August, 1892.› SATURDAY, the 20th day of Aagast, current, at 12 o'clock.Noon, for the purpose of receivior the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Account to 30th June, 1891.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F DE BOVIS,
› Chief Manager.” Hongkong, 4th August, 1801.
(791 HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Nor
that
[OTICE ·li hereby given
the REGISTER of SHARES of the Corpor❘ ratlan will be €34NED from Saturday, the 6 day of August in the 20th invent, (both days foclusive), during which period ao TRANSFER
- SHARKS can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Hongkong; 4th August, 1891.
Chief Manager,
Jusurances,
1993
£1,000 STG. Payable at Age 55, ar
at death if previous-may be secured by
A payment at the rate of :-
£77
6
8. 14 2
II 2
[per quarter if commenced at age
(1. B.) ...
23 4 10. aman
12
..25
AFTER the Policy has been three years in
force-the Policy-holder will be entitled
to receive on application à Free Pald-up Folley for proportionals amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in Prospectus, should he wish to discontinue payment of premiums.
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong
·STANDARD LIFE OFFICE:
THE SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ALL HOLDERS of TRANSFERS OF
and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1893. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mail Steamers.
N. B. TILEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :—CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,"
666
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
Georges De Peyrebrine-Le Roman D'un Bar
Bleu,
*NEW FRENCH NOVELS, Paléologue--L'Arí Chipois. requested to send them in to the Undersigned Pierre Loti-Le Roman D'un Spabl;
SHARES in the above Company sre
together with the SCRIP therefor at ONCE, and Estice is hereby given that no Shares will be TRANSFERRED DOT TRANSFERS accepted after the 15th August next.
Daled the sith Jaly, 1891. ----
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W. HUTTON POTTS,"
Iquidator.
NOTICE.
PUNJOM & SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
LL holding SCRIP
M
do. da-Mon Fidie Yves.
do
du--Le Livre de la Petié et de la Most. do. do-Azivada.
do. do-Fantome D'Orient. do. do-Japonerles D'Automne. do. do-Pêcheur D'Islande,
do. da-Lo Roman D'un Enfant
do. do-Le Mariage De Loti,
do do.-Propos D'Fail.
do. do-Flute D'Ennul do. do--Au Maine,
Mélandri et A Willette-Les Soeurs Hedouin, Fontre.
ARSONS di quested to rend Paul Margueritte. La Celrassier Blanc.
them. In at once for TRANSFER.
A Circular will be sent to each SHART. HOLDER, In reference to the re-construction of the Company,
A. OD, GOURDIN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 25th May, 1891.
NOTICE.
L Roger-Mild-La Cité De Misère. Heur! Monet- René Pleson.
André Valdés-Les Trésors des Vaincues. Alphonse Allai-Vive la VIé.
George Bonnamour-Repidsailles. Madame Caro-Fruits Amera.
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Dobot Deforest-Le Commls-Voyageur, Georges Regnal-Vendredi Treize. Francis Chevauzu-Les Parisiens,
DURING COWEN, who holds my URING my temporary absence from the
POWER OF ATTORNEY, will act as Editor and Manager of the Hongkong Telegraph.
R. FRASER-SMITH,
Editor and Proprietor. Hongkong, 30th July, 1892.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE SHORT RANGE CỤP will be Shot lor on SATURDAY, the 13th August. Ranges-200 and 300 yards. Time, 245 P.M.
LD. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, toth August 1802, .
PROFESSIONAL NOTICE,
APPLICATIONS for the postwards the and in due course
which will VACANT
of the year, are lovited. A thorough practical
knowledge of FIRE and MARINE Business
atces aty.
Singapore, 14th July, 1892.
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SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.
"T4%. Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES
favourable terms,
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus' equal to that paid by the local Offices,
GEO, R, STEVENS & Co., Agent.
No. 2, Queen's Road, Hongkon Hongkong, and April, 1895
NOTICE.
THE
THE MÀN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED...sts430 $1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to sc009
MARINE Rots at CURRENT RATES on GOODS. &c. Policies granted to all Parts, of the wild payable at any of its Agencies,
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary. HEAD OFFICES No. 2, PUKEN'S ROAD WEEK, Hoogkong, in Pubruary, 1882.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
{LIMITED;}
CAPITALĄT TAELS - 500,000,
KOJAL TO happen
RESERVE FUND
Lax Sprp, Esqida
BOARD OF DIRECTO
8815.315-13
·$318,000.00,
140
EXPECT to resume my Hongkong DENTAL PRACTICE early in September, farther notice
DENTON F. PETERSON, D.D.S.,
No. 9, Connaught House, Queen's Road,
1785
1684
|
1st August, 1591,"
BOARD AND RESIDENCE., "OMPORTÁBLY FURNISHED ROOMS, with Beard and Tabis Accomodation.
Apply to
N. MATHER,
2, Pedder's HILL. Hongkong, 30th Junë, 1802. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE,
#GLEREALY BUILDINGS," (Nos. 11 and 15, Wyndham Strust;)" #RS. GILLANDERS has VACANCIES
also Accommodation for TABLE-BOARDERS.
Honefime, 4th July, 1899 -
WILLIAM WATTERS. CHAMPION MIDDLEWEIGHT OF BRITTISH COLUMBIA. CHAMPION OF THE CHINA STATION,
MRESIDENT BOARDERS and VISITORS,
will give LESSONS in the ART OF SELF DEFENCE
800.
1650
to Gentlaxien at their own houses or at his Rooms, 133. Wanchal Road."
FOR ONE MONTH ONLY.
For terms apply at this Office,
Hongkong, 3rd August, rõja
KING WO CHEONG,
|COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRAL- DORES, STEVEDORES, &C.
HAVE FOR SALE A CARGO OF
***ALAINI COAT
LOU THO KHUN, Kaq, Lo YETE MOOK, IN MD, Supertate A
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
MAKINE RISKS on GOODS, C.,
world
VALE CURRENT Bayer is all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST.
ig, syth December, pidi Vas
Hoogl
Körben Docka, reports, that AKAIKI. COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS than any Japanese Coal he has aver
3. For kill paniculars as to prics, doo,
Apply to
KING WO CHEONG,
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1893.
Ferdinand Fabre-Sylviane.
Georges Ghnet-Le Maitre de Farges, Ab:1 Hermant-Ermeline. Gustave Flaubert-Salammbð.“ Jean Rameau—L'Armour d'Annette. Adolphe Belot-Mademoiselle Giraud. Fortune Du Boisgobay--Acquittée, Guy de Maupassant-Clair De Lune. Paul Bourget Un Coeur De Femme
do.
-Senixtions D'Italie Pide Mall-Mer Sauvage. Jules Mary-Deux Innocents. Abel Hermant-Serge.
Jean Reibrach-La Vie Brutalo, Gay de Maupassant-Pierre. & Jean. Heary Rabusson---Moderne, Edouard Montagne-La Main Du Mort. Henri Lavedan---Le Nouvezu Jes. A. Daudet-Le Petit Chose.
do.. -Robert Helmont, General Tchong-ki-Tong-Mon Paye
do,
do.
Roman L'Homme Jaune, “
་་
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "~~À, B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, "No. 37.
PROPRIETORS......................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE following Particulars of Sale of Crown
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ -CANAL.
THE Steamship
"ENERGIA,"
Ed, by Elle Auction, to be held on Captain Stokes, will be despatched as above on
the spot, on
MONDAY,
the 15th day of August, 1892, at 4 P.M., are published for general information,
By Command,
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1802
er about FRIDAY, the rath instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, and August, 1891.
1513 FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA.
CHE Steamship (804 THE
Particulars of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 15th day of August, 1892, at 4 P.M., by order of His Excel- lency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale
Registry
Locality.
Kow-
smsel
Lot N. of
No. Naval
Boundary
Measurements.
W.
N. S. L
aaaa.
Square feet,
Price.
Upset
Annual Rt. 4
Contents in
5. Yard) 250 250a81)1601' 137,300926.13.270
PUBLIC AUCTION. A
THE Undersigned have received lnstructions
"LIGHTNING,"
Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, at 2 PM,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, gih August, 1892.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS,
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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ ÇANAL.
HE Steamship
THE
"GUY MANNERING,"
Captain Ford, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about TUESDAY, the 16th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.
"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
1806
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
from the Executor of the late W. F. SHARP, to Sell by Public Auction (mless pre- THE Steamship viously disposed of privately), at their Office, French Band, on
WEDNESDAY.
the 17th August, 1892, nt 11 A.M., THE WELL-KNOWN IRON SCREW
S. S. "ELLA,”·
Classed At (for river purposes only), now running on the Yangtze between this and Hankow..
Dimentions 197' x 16' 6" x 19". Height between decke 7o 6".
Gross Register 784, under deck 680, net gro tons,
She was built in 1870, by T. Scorr & SONS, at Inverkeithing, and Engined be the came firm. Celinders 20" and 36", Length of stroke 27”. Bollers Multitubular. Capacity of Buckers 7 tons. Consumption of Fuel per 21 hour ół tons Japan coul.
She has a very good carrying capacity, vis 1,930 tanı mekgatement or 679 tons dead weight exclusive of Bunkers, and first-class accommoda- tion for to passengers, second-class too und third class 250.
ず
Fier average speed is 9.6 knots per hour, Draught of water inden 13a aft and 2o for ward,
Draught of water light 9' 6", aft and 4' for
ward
Lloyda Surveyor reports in December last :- Bollers in good order and condition. The ship was docked and painted in March last, now de crank shaft fitted in November, 1891, when she
was thoroughly overhauled,
"THE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most comm-diens and bext appointed Hotel in the Far East, Tords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the Genersi Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices.
The HOTEL STFAM LAUNCH conveys, passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers, THE TABLE D'HOTZ, at separate tables, is supplied with every dellency, the juisins being
ander experienced supervision,
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-room), sva lofty; and well ventilated, open on to
speelous Verandabu, era lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading. Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rasms, the new, Bar and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c, are served at any hour
adjains the HOTEL, and is under the same Management,
The WINES & SPIRITS reselected by an Expat and the BEST BRANDS only are suppilod. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the latest and most approval typo convey passingus
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five Boors abora, NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN we continually on duty.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1899.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
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D.
According to her capacity she has remarkably small consumption of coal,"
TERMS OF SALE.
The Steamer will be sold with all faults and errors of description, without any allowance for any defects or deficiency whatever.
|
"CARDIGANSHIRE,"
Captain Parsons, will be despatched as above on or about MONDAY, the aand fast, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & CA,
Agents. Hongkong, Bib August, 1897
1691
SAILING VESSELS..
FOR NEW YORK," THE 3/3 L. II. German Ship
**CARL FRIEDRICH,”. Haak, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Hongkons, 8th August-1801
SHEWAN & Co.
FOR SAN--FRANCISCO. THE 3/3 LL. I. British Ship THE
· 807
*JOHN MCLEOD," Henderson, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch."
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, and July 1891
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Consignees.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. S. S. "RADNORSHIRE," FROM ANTWERP, HAMBURG, LONDON AND STRAITS. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed The vessel to be at the risk of the purchaser Kowloon. Wharf and Godown Company, at risk into the Godawns of the Hongkong and As soon as knocked down. Should the purchaser Kowlson, whence and/or from the wharves
· may be obtained.
One half the purchase money in to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on com. pletion of the transfer, to be made within four days or sooner, if agreed by the seller and parchater) falling, which the first payment to be forfelted
fill to complete the purchase the steamer will detonal cargo will be forwarded, unless
from him.
TO-DAY.
be sold for his account either by Public or Private sale, and any deficiency will be claimed notice to the contrary be given before Noon
No one shall be allowed to retract his bid- All bids to be made in Taels of Shanghal
ding.
Sycee.
All expenses of transfer to be borne by the purchaser.
The vessel may be inspected on the and, 3rd, rath to 16th August.
For further particulam, apply to
WHEELOCK & Co., Auctioneers, Shanghai, 18th July, 1893.
1756
Motels
BAY VIEW HOTEL.
MR. OSBORNE begs to remind the Public
that every possible arrangement has
Visitors to this popular Summer Resort. CARMICHAEL & Co., LP.
SHIPCHANDLERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, & COMMISSION AGENTS,
A
MERICAN REVOLVERS WINCHESTER CARBONE,
PIECES and AMMUNITION, STAR SAFETY RAZORS, MANDARIN RAZORS, WALTHAM WATCHES, GOLD FITTED CASES, ROLLED GOLD CHAINS, BINOCULARS,
ROPGERS' HOLLOW: GROUND RAZORS, BEELDEN
ANEROID BAROMETERS, AMERICAN CLOCKS, all at cheapest rates. AERATED WATERS 3 dozen for $1000 AERATED CLARET at 80 cents per dozen.
CARMICHAEL & CO, LTD.
18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
Hongkong, ayth July, 1899.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ISIGNY BUTTER.
SEASON 1882-8.
SHIPMENT HAS NOW ARRIVED
Lane, Crawford & Cole special # EXTRA FINEST
FINEST "YUity
Itongkong, goth Jer, 1899,
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alb, BLUE TING.
MANE CRAYFORD&C"
No claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the 15th fast, will be subjock have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining to rent
All claims against the Steamer must be pre- inst, or they will not be recognised. sented to the Undersigned on or before the 15th
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, when they will be axarsined on the 15th inst., at 3 pm.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & Cò... ChapÅgents. ›› Hongkong. 8th August, 1895.
Masonic.
OF HONGKONG, No. 618, 8.C.
been made for the comfort and convenience of BT. JOHN
*BAY VIEW occupies the best situation on the Shan-ki-wan Road, commands an excellent view of the Harbour, and is always open to the cool breases from the Southside the Jetty sudjelu
Steam launches tag te stele com longake the Jetty ing spacious lawn.
and
only the best Brands of Wines, Spidis, Cigars
The Cuisine. Le unrivalled in Hongkong,
ec, are kept in stock. Private Dinners or Tiffins prepared in First-class style on the shortest notice, and Meals 'can be served at all hours.
May, 1804
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sad Hooghing THE SHAMEEN HOTEL,
BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON, ~HIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably alinated within a few minutes walk of the River Steamer Wharres,' is now open to receive
Visitors, DRW
The Bed-rooms are cool, airy and comfortably furnished, and the spacious Dining Room:files "Robits," and "Accommodation' generally will bui found equal to the best Hotels in the Far East
The Tabis D'Hata is supplied with avery Inquiry in season, and the cuisine is in expert enced kanda,
Wines, Spirits, Malt Liquors, etc., of the quality only, webshop for sa
A WELL APPOINTED BILLIARD B
AF. DO ROZARIO
Hongkong, 1st September 1ägi,
GE
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
REGULAR MEETING of the ahora
Brethren are cordially invited HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 1zik Instant, at 8.3o for 9 p.m. prodiely. Visiting
Hongkong, 3rd August, 189
PERSEVERANCE'
LODGE OF
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HONGKONG, No. 1,161, EC., REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMABors Hatz, Zelland Street, on TUESDAY, the 16th instant, at 5 for 5330 Donu, procisely. Visiting Brethren are cardfily invited opport
Hongkong, gh August, 189a,
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ATCH CLOCK"
SILVER.
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