The Hongkong Telegrapy.
No. 3323
Banks.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital..
€1,000,000 300,000
Subscribed Capital...
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Court of Directors:~-~~-
ChowTong Shang, Esq. W. Watton, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuca, Esq. Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal,
Amoy and Foochow
BANKERS¿---
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Pans Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent
6
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191
4
CURRENT ACCOUNTS' Hongkong, 12th December, 1892.
Insurances.
THE FUNDS
OF THE
"
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
MR. AG. GORDON Will Sell by PUBLIC
AUCTION,
ON
SATURDAY, the 17th December, 1892, at 11 o'clock? A.M»,
Instead of Thursday, the 15th December, 1897, at 3 o'clock as previously advertised, at the Premises,
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY,
Comprising
of
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1892.
Intimations.
THE CHEAPEST STORE IN THE COLONY
FOR
FRENCH & ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY,
BON BONS,
AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. ·
TOYS, &c., &e.
HONGKONG TRADING CO.
Nos. 1, 3, 5, 57, D'Aguilar Strut.
Hongkong, 6th December, 1891.
CHRISTMAS_1892||
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All those PIECES PARCELS GROUND situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, and being Section B and the remaining portion of INLAND LOT No. 724 as the amo-Premises are now held for the residue of term af ogg years from the agth June, 1861, granted therein subject to the pay- ment of the CROWN RENT payable in respect thereof and the performance of the Crown Cove- nants to be performed in respect thereof and subject also to the existing Lettings and Tenan-Leather Goods, Electroplated-Ware, Table Flower Sets, Books, Tampa and Lamp Shades, Fitted cles thereof (if any).
Dressing Bags, Jewel Caser, Decorative China and. Glassware and a good assortment of FARCELS of All those PIECES
Novelties all at moderate prices.
CHILDREN'S TOPS GROUND situate at Victoria aforesaid and being Section A and the remaining portion of [8 INLAND LOT No. 725 as the same Premises Are beld for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 25th June, 1861, granted therein sub- ject to the payment of the CROWN RENT payable In respect thereof and the performance of the Crown Covenants to be performed in respect thenol and subject also to the existing Lettings and Tenancies thereof (if any).
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received their new CHRISTMAS STOCK and are now
showing a splendid collections of Articles suitable for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.
A vested entirely within the British Dominions and are thus free from the complications which might arise in time of war, They now amount to Seven Millions Sterling, and have increased 50 per cent in the last 5 years. 679-13
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, Hongkong,
GENERAL NOTICE.
TH. ON. TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
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OT
All that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND situate at Victoria aforesaid and being INLAND LOT No. 727 as the same Premises are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 20th June, 1881, granted therein subject to the payment of the CROWN RENT payable in respect thereof and the performance of the Crown Cove- pants to be performed in respect thereof and subject also to the existing Lettings and Tenan cles thereof (if any).
Alt that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND situate at Victoria aforesaid and being INLAND LOT No. 718 as the same Premises are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the
CAPITAL, TAILS 600,000, $833.333.33 25th June, 1861, granted therela subject to the
..........$318,000.00t
EQUAL TO RESERVE FÜND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Lxx Sina, Esq.
Lou To SHUN, Esq.
world.
Lo Yeux MOOM, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEI. ARINE RISKY on GOODS, &c., taken
*I–G==RRENT-RATss-lo-all-parts-of-the-
idak panda: 2 a 9, PRAYA WEST. Honekang, enth December; 1886. [369
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUÍSCRIBED,#1,000,000,
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on Goods, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE.
No. 2, QUZEN'S ROAD WEST,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1882.
|149
STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-SINGAPORE,
TOTICE is hereby given that an INTERIM
NTVIDEND At the rate of 5 PER CENT. per annum has this day beca declared by the Board of Directors, zi
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from 21st December, 1897, to 3rd January, 1893,
By Order of the Directors,
WM. MACBEAN,
i
Agent, Hongkong Branch, Hongkong, 9th December, 1892, [1222
Masonic
DILIGENTIA
LODGE
OF INSTRUCTION.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 15th instant, at-5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely.- Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 9th December, 1892.
PERSEVERANCE
[1220
LODGE OF
HONGKONG, No. 1,165, E.C. REGULAR MEETING of the abova LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONITM HALL, Zetland Street, on FRIDAY, the 16th Instant, at 4.30 for 5 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 8th December, 1893,
[rary
*
payment of the CROWN RENT payable in respect
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Tor Books, French Dolls, Rubber and Wool Toys, Magic Lanterns, American Toys, German Toys, English Toys, French Toys. The latest Cosaques, Christmas Tree Decorations, Flags and Banget.
CONFECTIONERY.
New Season's PUDDING and DESSERT FRUITS, NUTS, FIGS, MUSCATELS, ELVES PLUMS, CHRISTMAS CAKES and BISCUITS.
CHRISTMAS DELICACIES.
An assortment of Provisions suitable for the season. Special York Hams, Stilton and...-
Gorgonzola Cheese WINE S.
Hoogkon 5th December, 1802
LANE.CRAWF
(1071
W. POWELL & CO.
~30:
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! NEW GO O D S!!!
GREAT PREPARATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE
thereof and the performance of the Crown Cove CHRISTMAS
nants to be performed in respect thereof and subject also to the existing Lettings and Tesan- cles thereof (if any),
The Premises will be Sold in One Lot.
The Sanction of the Government has been obtaloed for the erection of Keiosine Godowns on all the above Premises..
For further Paniculars and Conditions of Salo apply to
WOTTON & DEACON, Solleitors,
σε 10
35, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
A G. GORDON. Hongkong, 5th December, 1893,
(1184
CHRISTMAS SALE,
PUBLIC AUCTION OF JEWELLERY, FANCY GOODS, AND TOYS.
"HE Undersigned has received instructions THE
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
SATURDAY, the 17th December, 1892, Commencing at 2.30 P.M.,
at his SALES Rooms, Düddell Street, (for account of whom it may concern), A QUANTITY OF
CHINESE MADE GOLD JEWELLERY
from 20 to 24 Carats.
Comprising :- BANGLES, BRACELETS, LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S, CHAINS, STUDS, BROO- CHES, &c. &c.
Also, A VERY TINE SELECTION OF FRENCH DIAMOND JEWELLERY. &c. consisting of DIAMOND RINGS, EARRINGS, SOLITAIRES, STUDS, BROOCHES, SCARF-| PINS, &c.
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF GENTLEMEN'S GOLD -- and SILVER WATCHES, LADIES' FANCY and PLAIN GOLD WATCHES, &c., &c.
And
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY GOODS and TOYS,
&c.,. &C.,
BIC. Catalogues for Jewellery will be issued pre- vious to Sale, and the above will be on view na Friday, P.M.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery.
Gro. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 13th December, 1892.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
IMMENSE VARIETY !
Mandurme, Toth December, 1807
TRADE.
IMMENSE VARIETY ||
W. POWELL & CO.
Is
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) AND AT SHANGHAL, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
PIANOS
FOR HIRE OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS, HOME PRICES, FOR CASHL BUILT SPECIALLY FOR US AND GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY, PIANO REPAIRS AND RE-BUILDING.
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CHINA, AND WORK EQUAL TO THAT DONE AT
HOME.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
CLASSICAL AND POPULAR MUSIC
Intimations.
VICTORIA REGATTA.
HT OWNERS having kindly i lent the
"OORIYA" M FLAGSHIP, the COMMITTEE request the pleasure of the Company, of the Ladles of Hongkong en board TO-MORROW and 16th Instant, the occasion of the ANNUAL REGATTA.
T VICTORIA RECREATION COUR their 9.S.
Through the courtesy of Mr. GILLES the Pilot Fit will leave Pedder's Wharf for the Flagship on each day at 1,15 PM, and 1.45 PM.
Admission, to the Flagship Free. Refresh ments obtainable on board. A Portion of the Flagship will be reserved for Subscribers,
E. D. SANDERS,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 13th December, 1899. Tra40
REGATTA HOLIDAYS.
HR Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business at Noon, TO-MORROW and FRIDAY, the 15th and 16th lust,
"For the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHÍNA,
T. H. WHITEHEAD, '
Manager, Hongkong.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHÓW. THE Company's Steamship
"HAILOONG," Captain Roach, will be despatched for the bove Ports, TO-MORROW, the 1gih inst, at Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
- General Managers. Hongkong, 14th December, 1891.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
VIA INLAND SEA.
THE Steamship
*PEMBROKESHIRE,”
[1238:
Captain F. Gedge, will be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the rşth instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
f1204
Hongkong, 7th December, 1891.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING TE HSteamship
CORFORATION,
..F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
For the COMPTOIR. NATIONAL, D'ESCOMPTE
DE PARIS,
L. GLENAT.
Acting Agent.
For the BANK of China, JAPAN, AND THE
STRAITS, LIMITED, HONGKONG, --
S. L. DARRY,
Manager,
For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
• LIMITED,
"GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, rath December, 1892. [1235
BRITISH MERCANTILE MARINE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.
w
THE
"HE FIFTH HALF-YEARLY GENERAL. MEETING of MEMBERS will he held In the New Books No. 16. Praya Central,
| TOMORROW, the rgth instant, et à P.M.
The Chale will be taken by Captain A. TILLETT, the President,
By Order of the Committee.
CHESNEY DUNCAN,
Secretary,
Hongkong, rath December, 1992.
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THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
AN IMMENSE STOCK OF Paters, Litolff, Augener &c., and xil the NEWEST SONGS (Comte and NOTICE I hereby elven that the ORDI-
Sentimental) WALTZES, PIANO PIECES, DUETS, STUDIES, TUTORS,
AMERİCAN FOLIOS, OPERAS, &c, &c.
BANJOS, MANDOLINES, GUITARS, ACCORDEONS, CORNETS, VIOLINS,
BOYS
MUSIC STANDS and STOOLS, &c, &c, &c Illustrated Catalogues frii.
W. BREWER.
NEW VOLUME OF
50YS' Own Paper,
Girls' Own Paper. Little Wide Awake, Bo Peep. Chatterbox, &c., &c, Children's Picture Books in great variety.
Hongkong, 20th November, 1892,
| Children's Toy Books, Story Books, &c. in new
and attractive Covers,
New Scientific Books.
New Sets Popular Novels... New Sets Popular Pocis, New Goods in great variety,
W. BREWER, UNDER "HONGKONG HOTEL
Ебля
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
1233 THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in the
centre of the Set'lements, has lately undergone extensive, alterations; and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Sulfca
THE following Particulars and Conditions of and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, Cic, and fiested
Sale of Crown Land, by Public Auction, to be held on the spot, on
MONDAY,
the 19th day of December, 1893, at 4 PM BIG, published for general information.
By Command,
[1234
G., T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 3rd December, 1892. Particulars and Condlilons of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the Igth day of December, 1892, at 4 PM., by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of "HE SEVENTEENTH REGULAR 'AN-] CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, THEULENTEENTH
CROWs of y's years.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONG- KONG AND SOUTH CHINA
GRAND LODGE OF HONGKONG AND
SOUTH CHINA will be held in the MASONIC HALL, Zetland Street, Hongkong, on THURS- DAY, the 29th December, 1897, at 8.30 for g p.m. precisely.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1892
Co
·BOARD AND RESIDENCE-
[1307
“OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
with Board and Table Accommodation.
Apply to
Mr. MATHER,
a, Pedder's Hill
PARTICULARS OF THE
LOT.
No. of Sale
Registry
Locality.
Lot
Boundary.
Measurements,
| N. & L.-W.
fit, fi
نے
Square feet.
Contents in
Annual Rt.
Price.
·Upset.
Hongkong, 9th November, 1892. [111, 0, 0, 115|90|50|55.10! 5,#25|48| 718
PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE".
GLENEALY BUILDINGS,"
(Nos. 13 and 14. Wyndham Street.)
Mfor RESIDENT BOARDERS and VISITORS
GILLANDERS bas, VACANCIES
Also Accommodation for TABLE BOARDERS,"
Hongkong, 4th July, 1893,
“HONGKONG-RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE SHORT RANGE CUP will be Shot
Tar on SATURDAY, the 17th instrat.
zes-goo and 600 yards, Time, 4:45 PM))
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary, Hongking, 18th December; 18ga.
to a comfortable temperature during winter,
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &-1.
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 189a.
· An Assistant will attend on Paisingers by Mall Steamer?" N.B.-TELZORAPHIC ADDRESS :--"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"
666)
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
IMPORTERS OF CIGARS, TOBACCOS AND CIGARETTES,
Fresh supplies to hand of the following popular Brands of TOBACCO S.
* Wills' Thres Castlès.
"
Wills' Gold Flake Honey Dew..
“Wills' Traveller Brand,
Pioneer Brand,
Capstan Navy Cut.
Ogden's Best Bled's Eyn.
Ogden's Silver Vell.
Ogden's Navy Cat,
Ogden's Fruit and Honey, Dollar Brand. Happy Thought. Golden Eagier Stir Mixture,
ETTES:
ARE GUARAN-
ABSOLUTELY.
TOBACCOS AND CIGAR-
TEED
FRESH AND WILL BE
#STALL OUR BRANDS or
EXCHANGED IF FOUND
OTHERWISE.
CIGARETTES
Sweet Caporal, Kinney's Straight Cut.
Ono de Rois,
| Ogden's Yellow Plush.
Ogden's Bird's Eya. Three Castles. Wills' Firefly
MANILA CIGARS. Compania General Branda.
Londres.
Regalia Britannica. "Regalia Imperials; 'Orientalbar, 201
WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
KELLY
Hongk
7th December, TEga.
NARY GENERAL MEETING of thej SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company, will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the Company, 18 and 40, Queen's Road Central, o WEDNESDAY, the arst Inst., at 4 PM, for the nurpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending November 10th, 1892,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Ill be CLOSED from the erst instant to the 27th instant, both days inclusive,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th Deceraber, 1892.
THE ITALIAN CONVENT.
FANCY FAIR,
fr118
ITALIAN
"GLAMORGANSHIRE,"
Captain Davies, will be despatched as above on or about FRIDAY, the 23rd instant, For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILE & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, roth December, 1892.
[IIIS
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
THE
"PORT ADELAIDE,"
Captain Jamieson, will be despatched as above on or about FRIDAY, the 30th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELY, CARLILL. & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 12th December, 1802.
[1339
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. "HE¬100¬A; 1; Norwegian Bark
"SIGURD,"
Asse, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN, & Co. Hongkong, 11th November, 1892.
Consignees.
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S. 5. "PEMBROKESHIRE,” FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON
AND STRAITS.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and that_ail Goods are being landed at their 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 befors 37.M. TO-DAY.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th inst, will be subject, to rent.
- All clalms against the Steamer must be pre-
THE SUPERIORESS of term Lead sented to the tindersigned on or before the 20th Friends and the Public generolie that GRAND, or they will not be recognised SALE. of oneft) and" FANCY ARTICLES, saltable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,_ at very moderate prices, will take place at the CoNTENT, Caine Road, TO-MORROW the 15th and 16th December, for the benefit of the Institution.
· The holders of Tickets for prizes are reminded that they should be sent in on the 17th, when the drawing will take place. Tickets can be bought on that day if desired.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1902
TO-MORROW, DECEMBER ISTE, POSITIVELY LAST DAY OF SALE IN FRONT OF CITY HALL,
07
F1509
WALCOT'S
COMBINATION POCKET KNIFE.
WILL
FILL cot glass, will weigh from 1 to 13 lbs., can be used as a Saw, a Pocket Knife,
• Pen Kulfe, ■ Stove Extractor, n, så luch Role, a Paper Pattern Cotter, a Cork Screw, Try WALCOT'S Gold Medal Emery File,
will sharpen any thing. Price, Kalfe and Stone together.........$1,00 For wholesale orders apply at
VICTORIA HOTEL. Hongkong, 13th December, 1893,
SINGING AND PIANO LESSONS.
[1341
SIGNOR CATTANEO has RETURNED from Europe; and begs respectfully to Inform the HONGKONG Cominually that he will resume bis SINGING and PIANO LESSONS in a few days.
-Applications to be addressed
efo. KELLY & WALSH, LD. Hongkong, 6th December, 1892. [1199
CAUTION
LL SUMS PAID Into the Office of the
A Hongkong telegraph are cele od on
PRINTED FORMS-Signed by the Maunger," and no other Person is authorised to receiva "The" money,"
"PayEvents" "mado” to umguthorised- Persons, or not receipted on Priated: Forms signed by the Manager, cannot be held VALID.;
R. FRASER-SMITH,':
Editor and Proprietor;
Hongkong Telegraph, Hangkong, 8th November, 1892/
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the zoth last, at 3 F.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLİLL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 13th December, 1Ɛgai [1204 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
CONSE "GAELIC
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to tako Immediate delivery of their Goods from along.
Carge impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
Agent.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Hongkong, foth December, 1892.
LEVY HERMANOS. MPORTERS of JEWELLERY and DIA. MONDS in great variety by every Mail, fresh consignments of latest Novelties from Europe, w
and
CHRONOMETERS, ...CLOCKS, WATCHES of all kinds, Handsome TIME PIECES, and all kinds of Opticians' Goods,
LEVY HERMANOS,
"10, Quim's Road Central, o Opposite the Telegraph Companies' Office Hongkong, 16th September, 1892.
~CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.,
SHRONOMETER, WATCH, ană. CLOCK- MAKERS JEWELLERS, SILVER- AN SMITHS, and OPTICIANS.
CHARTS and BOOKS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. Sola Agents for Louis Audemars' Watches- Awarded the highest Prizes at overy Hihihlilenj
Jand for Voigtländer und Sohn's wing CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES, MARINE: GLASSES and SPYGLASSES, - No, L. Onren's Bond, Tantralo-1633
G: FALCONER & CO. WATCH and CHRONOMETER MANUJ FACTURERS and JEWELLERS: NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS CHARTS and BOOKS, No. 4, Queen's Racă Contral,"