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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorfred Capital.
Subscribed Capital................
500,000
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG,
...¦ ́Court of Directors!---
D. Gillies, Esq.
'Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
ChowTring Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq.;
C. J. Hirst, Esq. Kwan Hoi Cacen, Esq,
Chiel.Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR. ||
Branches.-Landon, ' Yokohama
Amoy and Fochow.
BANKERS:—
Shanghalj
be Commercial Bank of Scotland. Farrs Bankbg Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
Interest frontha Fixed, § per Cent
4 91
CURRENT ACCOUNTS' Hankpnth December, 1892,
"
ibrary Supreme locuit Hongking.
Hongkong Telegrapy.
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. INFORMATION has been received from the
Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE from the Batteries will take place as under, during the "month" of January, 1893, between the hour of 9 AM, and '5 ̧ P.M. (Satur- days and Sundays excepted),
3rd to arst Janjary.From Stonecutters' Island
Id Westerly and South-westerly directions From Ly e-mun in Easterly, South-easterly and North-Westerly, directions. róth, 17th_and_18th January.→From Belchers and Fly Polat in. Noriberty and South- westerly directions. Blank Fling will almo take place from Kowloon West and Victoria Batteries.
19th and 20th January. From Kowloon East
and Kowloon Dock in a South-easterly direction, and North Point to Noṛth- easterly direction,
All Ships, Janks.and other vessels are cau- [8❘ tloned to keep clear of the ranges,
Jegurances,
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
OFFICE
1-HALF A MILLION STERLING per annam is being paid in Death clalma - year by year.
STANDARD LIFE
1-THE FUNDS IN HAND amount to up- wards of Seven. Million pounds Sterling and have "Increased go per cent. in the last 15 years.
→THE LIVES who die are annually replaced by more than double the number of new cardully selected lives,
"
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., 670~3)
Agents, Hongkong. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
HE Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on
favourable terms.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equat to that pal by the local Offices.
S. J. DAVID & Co., *Agents, Hongkong, 1st November, 189a.
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|: GENERAL NOTICE. THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED,}
CAPITAL TAELS · 600,000,
$813.333-33 EQUAL TO nomina} RESERVE FUND. „................... $318,000.0ct
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LXT SINO Exq
LO YEUX MOON, ESQ. LOU TWO SHUN, Exo.
MANAGER-HO AME),
2.
MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken CURRENT RATE to all parts of the
world.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885,
NOTICE,
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“HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED,
THE
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.....................................$1,000,000 The abve Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at Current RÁTES on GOODS, &c. Polides granted to all Parts of the world payable"alany of hs Agencies,
Societary,
The inhabitants of the houses near Belchers. Kowloon East, Kowloon Dock and Kowloon West Batteries and warned to keen theit glass windows open during the PRACTICE," and all people working in the vicinity of Belcher's Battery are alsg, warned to keep clear of that pant which will be indicated by gunners placed on sentry for the purpose.
By Command,
G. T. M: O'BRIEN,.
Colonial Secretar
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 18ga.
THE MARINBUIK, FURNITURE COMPANY, L'MITED, *(IN LIQUIDATION). IMPORTANT NOTICE.
BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR.
consequence of the leiting of this Com- pany's Business as a going concern and the removal of the Business and Machinery to other prem'ses-and the.consequent Closing of this Liquidation the whole of the remaining
Valuable Stock of ibis C ›mpany's.well-known FURNITURE, TAPESTRY, PLUSHES, HARDWARE, GLASS, MARBLE, ned UPHOLSTERY MATERIALS will be offered for Sale privately at GREATLY REDUCED PRICRA MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES)---
Any length of Covering Fringes, &c., will be cut
and Pattern Books sent for inspection.,
DAYS ONLY
SALE FOR 14
FROM STIL OF JANUARY, 1893-
Offers sro invited for a portion of the Valuable Woodworking Plant, which is nearly new and
in Arst class order, of which particulars will be. sent qo, application. Laita a
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1893.
Intimations.
Intimations.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
N and alter the 1st January, 1893, the following PRICES will be charged for
MILK. For
TOKID, JAPAN.
li
11 Bach
I of a
Half Pint Bottles per Day-10 cents.
3 7 4
do.
do.
.5, 6
do.
do.
7'm more
do.
do.
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THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE EAST
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(Under the distinguished patronage of the Imperial Household.)
THIS fine hotel is elimated within five imintires' delve of the terminus of the Yokohina-Totoy
Railway and is la near proximity to the Imperial Palace, the Parlament House and the Chlef Public Offices.
There are no inside rooms, thus decuring well lighted, ventilated and cheerful accommoda. Hoos. The Cuisine cannow, surpassed, and the aim of the management is to provide for the comfort and pleasure of Seats. The attractions of Toklo are countless, and the religions and floral festivals being of dally occurrence are to be seen at their best and on a grander scale, than in any other portion of Japan. All the noted actors, wrestlers and jugglers make the capital their, bead-quarters,
철 RATES, $3 TO 1450 PER DAY,
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C. S. ARTHUR,
: Manager.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
ER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG.
PIANOS ON HIRE
•FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.
PIANOS TUNED Single Tuning...$5.
do. do. do, do.
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Every alternate month...$25 per aonem,
do month.....................$48 da
INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIAND IN
GOOD CONDITION,,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED (THEIR NEW STOCK OF
SADDLERY.
Racing Saddles 3 lb, & 5 lb., Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridles, Raclog and Driving Kèlos.
(@JOCKEY WHIPS, DRIVING WHIPS. Surcingles, Ginths, Rollers, Stirrup Leather phd Webs, Headstalls, Cruppers, Martingales, Halters Handing Crops,
POLO BITS.
Box Spurs, Racing Spurs, Hunting Crops.
STABLE BRUSHES REQUISITES............
The Stock and Machinery may be seen at the Riding Boots, Jockey Boats, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Paste, COMPANY'S FACTORY, 125, Wanchai Road (near No. 2 Police Station), any week day from 7AM.. to 5 P.M. (excepting from 12 to 1) upon applica- tion on the Premises to
A..SMITH,
Manager. Hongkong, 31st December, 1803. SAPPANG COALS.
LANE CRAWFORD&C
Hongkong, 28th December, 18oz
(1071)
150
THE Undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG a Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SAI PANG COALS of the HONDO COAL MINES, Ispan.
KONOMI TAKASUKE,
• Owner of the Hondo Coal Mines.
WOO LIN YUEN, WE the Undersigned are ready to supply COALS & the above Mines, weight and quality guaranteed, in any quantity with the quickest dispatch.
HEAD OFFICE. · 36. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WET.
Hongkong, 1st Febru=ry¿1882,
Intimations.
WANTED.
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in the centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath, and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc., and heated
a comfortable temperature during, winter.
HOP-WO LOONG, Agents for the Honda Coal Mines, Nos. 36 & 37, Praya Central. Hongkong, 26th August, 1892.
KING WO CHEONG.
to
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.
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The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this plat, 1899. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mall Steamers,
A FIVE or SIX ROOMED HOUSE, at the COAL MORES, STEVEDORES, COMPRA NB-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSCENTRAL, SHANGHAL."
POR.
Address
Colonel MULLOY, R.E,İ Head Qurter Offices.
Hongking, 30th December,, 1892,
SOCETE ANONYME FRANÇAISE.
CAPITAL 4,000,000 FRANCS.
&C. Have for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI COAL,
ex SS. "LENNOX” -
[45 M Kowloon Docks, repone that AKAIKI
[R]. W.__ BOYD, 'Superintendent i at
COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT, BETTER ||||RESULTS than any Japanese Coal he has everi |
used.
A SICIÉTÉ KEBAO (TONKIN), dons L'efraction nende jourt de l'impor tance et il est senteRNISSEUR DE LA MARINE FRANÇAIS
CAISE AU TONKIN, Jost. Le Charbin eat bra'é d'une façon régulière boré des Steamers 'des MessÁGERIRE MARI-
For full particulars as to price, &c.
Apply to
KING WO CHEONG, 4 No. 12, Praya Central
Hongkong, 17th November, 102, 1733 THE MIIKE COAL mining Company THE MIIKE COAL IS
BITUMINOUS COAL
TIKES, fer particuller & bord du. Hatphone, of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes voulant (produire 'ses Charbons sur la place de 'It has been pronounced to be the best and the Hongkon a confié le soin' de son Agtata à la milion
SHEWAN & CI«,/ "Praya Central, Hongkong.
• purtiz deffer. Novembre, 18ħak
most economical of all the Japanese Coals. Itu export is increasing yearly, and the opinions. expressed by several of the lörgest regular consumers are in testimony of the excellent
Attention is called to the following advantages.
Le Directeur Général de Kába 'qualities of this coal
HENRY PORTAL. -Kibao, Jo Dreembre,, 18gz.
TA2 THEHONGKONG DIRECTORY.
LA
| to Ships' Owners and Captales, who coal thefi 12 bunkers direct from the Undersigned 1-
* FRESHNESS of the coil.
UNIFORMITY of quality, -FREEDOM from impurities.
AES who have, arrived in the
Colony during, the-current year, and
those to have charged their residences f
since at publication, will oblige by forwng THEIR ADDRESSES for Insertio in THE LADIES' DIREC TORY or 1893, as early as possible.
ADVERTISEMENTS for the
HONGKONG DIRECTORY Thond
··be sentin at once, le
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" OLS
Podder's Hill,” “Hongkon: 16th December,
Supply to any quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch,
BEST of weight, etc, etc
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
Solo Agents. Hongkong, sth September. 02.
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16 TAKLEMA COLLIERIES COMPANY,
MOJL
THIS Company having appolated the
1 Undersigned AGENTS, for the Co (TAKLEMA AKALKI) in Hongkong, they are prepared to supply Goal ez-Ship, ex-Gedown, Dr initsmed in Bankers, at prices to be had of Coples of Reports and Analysis to be soon da, 934, the Office of the Undersigned,
1,666).
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
W. POWELL & CO.
HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES.
BUTTER PRINTS, À EGG BOILERS.
KITCHEN SCALES.
NUTMEG SCRAPERS.
FLOUR DREDGERS,
PEPPER GRINDERS.
HAIR & WIRE SIEVES.
MEAT SAFES, &C., &C.
Honakens, 29th December, Ros.
SUNLIGH
JUNLIGHT SOAP.
BROOKE'S.SOAP.
SCRUBBING BRUSHES.
HOUSE BROOMS,
HEARTH BRUSHES,
COAL BOXES.
FENDERS.*
FIRE IRONS, &ch đe,
W. POWELL & CO.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
A FEW BOOKS SUITABLE FOR NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. DRAWING ROOM BOOKS & STANDARD Thackeray's Works, ra vols, à calf extra 840%
WORKS,*****AYAWA Charlotte Bronte's Works-y vols, i cuif-$22.
ROMEO & JULIET" Ilunrated in the highest style of chromallihography,
*** JUVENILE BOOKS, by L Rossi $8.¢ö--
Bound Volumes of Boys Own Annual, Gleis "School for, Scandal," by Rasal-$12.50.
Own Annual, Chatterbox, Little Talks, St. Tennyson's Foetical Works-Illustrated quarto Nicholar Magazine, Atalanta, Little Wide
edition in Morocco binding-$7.50.
Awake, Bo Piastrated.
Bright Eyes, G Morocco Bound Editions of Shelley, Longfellow, Raghab Fairy
Whilder, Shakspeare, Byron, Burus, Milion, Celtic Fairy Tales/Illustrated. Wordsworth, Scotty Hood, Poets of the Nine-As fersen's Fairy Tales-Illustrated. - Jeenth Century, Gems of National Foctry- Grimm's Household Stories Illustrated, $1 each.
Little Lord Fauntleroy,
Our Christmas Books
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By Order of the Board,
W. HUTTON POTTS,
Secretary,
Hongkong, 30lb December, 1892.
NOTICE.
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THE MARIA CHRISTINA CIGAR DEPOT,
No. 8, D'AGUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.
received from their MANUFACTORY,
Hat Manila some specialy-made CIGARS
for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
The CIGARS from this MANUFACTORY have obtained PRIZES at all the EXHIBI- TIONS for excellence of Lest and Workman- shế,
"An inspection is respectfully solicited
Hongkong, 14th December, 1893.
PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD-1, "QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, VACANCIES for GENTLEMEN or MAR-
'RIED COUPLES at Moderate Tems.”
MRS. STAINFIELD;
Proprietres Hongkong, 31st December, 1893.
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DOARD AND RESIDENCE. OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS, COMFORTABLY TURN ACCcommodation.
Mr. MATHER,
Apply to
Hongkong, 9th November, 1892.
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
MISEL to Sign Our Firm from this
'R. JOHN HUGHES LEWIS I AUTHO.
date.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Hongkong, 20th December, 1829 i
Masonic
DILIGENTIA
(1266
LODGE
OF INSTRUCTION.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LOGULAR MEETING FRO
HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 5th
Janasty, 1893, at 5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely.
Visiting Brethren are cordially invited. Hongkong, 29th December, 1891.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW,
THE Company's Steamship
."HAITAN," Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Forts, TO-MORROW, the 4th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers.
Hongkong,ard January, 1893.......
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-FOR' SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,
THE Steamship
TH
2. Pedder's HilL
$
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*For Sale.
FOR SALE.
DUC DE MONTEBELLO
CHAMPAGNE.
$16.00 per case... 6 Magnumo (Dry).
07.00 do. ... 6 do. (Extra dry),
"STRATHCLYDE,"
Captain, L. White, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 4th January, 1893.
For Freight.or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Hongkong, 2918
Agents, December, ga
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NEW YORK, 'VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship.
35,00
26.00
do. do.
...12 Quarta
(Dry).
24 Pinti
26.00 do.
***.12 Quarto
37.00 do.
...74 Pinte
(do). (Extra dry), (do.).
THE
BRANDY. $7.50 to $60 per caso of a dozen quarte CLARETS,
$6 to $42 per case of a dozen quarta q *FRENCH BEER, WHITE WINE,
Price list on application.
M. S. SASSOON & Co.,
Agents for
P. MIGNARD, Esq, Shangbal Hongkong, zeth November, 1892.
FOR SALE.
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BREAKFAST SAUSAGES......35 Cents per D.
AUSTRÁLIAN
BEEF
"'
1
CORNED ........................),
> 11 ANDERSON & OLSEN,
"WORCESTER,"
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Captala Moride, will be despatched for the above Port on or about the 9th January next. For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, and December, 1892.
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"PEMBROKESHIRE," Captain Gedye, wil be despatched as above on
7 about the 16th January, 1893, ... For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents,
Hongkong, 30th December, 1892.
Consignees.
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23, Lee Ypen Street East. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Hongkong, th December, 1892.
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NOTICE.
HE GOOD S.S. "PEKIN and S. S. CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
CHINA
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignes - of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from-along. [37dde.
FOR SALE,
WONG-MO For Particulars apply to
SUI KEE CHAN, 53, Bonham Strand West. Hongkong, 14th November, 1892.
FOR SALE. THE SCHOONER
THE
"MONTIARA,"
AS SHE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TI BAY,
··Length ..........................................................75 forte Beam..........................................Ÿ17, feet, Depth of hold ............................. 21 fees. * Registered Tonnagi ammumma75 tona. (Owing to recent alterations the carrying capacity of the Montlara has been increased to about 120 tona dend weight,)
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vensel will be landed and stored at Consigncos', risk' and expense.
1
J. S, VAN BUREN,
Agent. -Hongkong, 30th December, afgzbran want [1
· “MOGUL* LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. 8.5. "TEVIOT,"
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
EN STRAITS.
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods gre being landed at their
The Montiara was bullt in Singapore, la most isolidly constructed of teak throughout, with fran. wood frames, "has recently been thoroughly" overhauled under experienced European superin tendence, and is now in excellent condition, risk Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and She' (a's very fast saller and a most suitable vessel for the Canton kerosene trade, or would | make a first-class lighter."
For Particulars as to Price, &c., apply tortas
R. FRASER SMITH," 6, Pedder's Hul
Hongkong, 17th May, 1892. FOR SALE
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THE ENGINES AND BOILER OF THE CHINESE GUNBOAT "CHOP CHEUNG," AS THEY LIE AT ABERDEEN DOCES,
*HE
A
Engines of the Chop-choung were constructed by Messrs. INGLIS & Co., of Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted Cylluder Direct-Acting Burface Condensing The Crank Shaft a 6)” din at the Crank pin Cylinders 208 and 38 dia, with a stroke of 26.
dis. at the Journals The H.P. Piston Rod is 37 and the LP. 33 dar The Pinion and Connecting Rod bolts are a diag Air Pemp 14 d. by 13 stroke, Single Acting Circulating Pump 8" dia. by 13" stroke, and Double Acting Feed and Hilge Pump (one each) 3" dia, by 13′′ stroke.
and
These Engines have head very little used and are in thoroughly good order.
بعاد
The Boller la of the Heirontal Multibular type, with three Farnaces and vertical Dome on top. Its dia. is rott. a" by gfb-to" long, external Furnaces, aft/ dias Dome, measurements i
by 4f, high's Tubes, 184 In number by * exrdia). It is in fairly good condition, having recently undergone considerable repairs, and would fast in active service for over five years. Nister's Chaming Series of Chlidita's Books," "The Engines and Boller can be lospore on
very artistically coloured an
application to the Superintendent at Aberdeen Dock
Fot finther particulara, apply to
FRASER SMITH, *Padder's Hill,
Chun Works-Complete Ilustrated
Edition as vola, & calf, elegant-$75.0 Rusia's Works in 12 volumes, containing Boys Book of Outdoor Gatics.
An Amusing Serier of Moveable Toy Books Modern Painters, Stones of Venice, Seven Boys' Books of Adventure and Travel Aradas Florentins, &e 1244,45 Lamps of Archituture, Lectares opt Art, Wood's Natural History, The Humbolt Library-16 volt. Is cloth, con- taining over too Standard, Works by Modern Willers of Eminence including Darwin's Origin of Species, Darwin's Descent of Man, Tyndall's Fragments of Science, 602
CHEE ON & Cos +--Sola Aganta Kumasi Nema1 & 33, Laq Yuen Street, East,}}
ng, néts Beptember, 4892mlag (1933) Hongkong, soth December; 389a, vlas
An Immense stock of Postage Stamp Albums. A very large collection of Booklets, beautifully
Illustrated
"All the Naw Children's Books of the Basson,
May
Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the whirven delivery may be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the conimry be given before Noon TO-MORROW.
P
Ne claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and sil Goods remaining undelivered after the 7th prom, will be subfeci to rente
All claims against the Steamer must be pro sented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th proxy or they will not be recognised.
All broken chafed, and damaged Goods aro to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 7th proxy at 3. F.M
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DÖDWELL, CARLILL, & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 31st December, 1893.
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THEY LEAD THEM ALL,
*TER CELEBRATED',
CALIFORNIA WINES,
from the well-known Vineyards of Messrs. "KOHLER""AND" VAN BIRGIN; San"Fisicisco, and JULIAN P. SMITH (Olvina) 'Livermore, California.
Garzanteed to be Furn and Uhadulterated, Pern: BLACKBERRY BRANDY and fresh Consigamenta of „BARTLETT SPRING MINERAL WATER by each Steamer.
Fulces forwarded on application to 12, 2 MACONDRAY BROTHERS & Ca
Commission Merchants, No. 30, Water Street,
DHARW