No. 3356
Banks.
eye Hongkong Qelegrapy.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ..............
Subscribed Capital.............................
£1,000,000 500,000
HEAD OFFICE --HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:-
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan KI! Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
· ChowTong Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hot Chuen, Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal,
Amor and Foechow.
BANKERS:/
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Intimations.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
*ENTLEMEN willing to take an active U put in the formation of the proposed VOLUNTEER FORCE "are invited to pot"} themselves la communication with the Recruit- ing Committee appointed by His Excellency the Governor at the Public Meeting at the City Hall on the 19th December last
The Members of the Commlitee are ;---
J.J. FRANCIS, Esq. Q.C., Chairman. The Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Lieut.-Colonel J. JERRARD.
Captain MCCALLUM, H.K.V.
J. ARMSTRONG, Esq.,
who will be found at their Offices daily from a
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1893,
Intimations.
THE IMPKBIAŁ
MANAGIN
TOKIO, JAPAN.
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Parrs Banking Co., and The Aillance Bank (Ld.) to 4., prepared to give all needful explana THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE EAST.
Interest f: 12 months Flaed,-5 per Cent..
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS'
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Hangeng 12th December 1892.
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NEW ORIENTAL BANK "ORPORATION, LIMITED, (IN LIQUIDATION). PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND. TOTICE ↳ hereby given that a FIRST NDIVIDEND Par Cent. will be
PAYABLON APPLICATION, at the Office of the Naw ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITAD. IN LIQUIDSTION, on and after the 16th. Instant, to all dors whose CLAIMS have
been received and admitted.
Deposit Receipts, Bills of Exchange, &c. must be handed in before the Dividend can be paid.
E. W. RUITER, Aporner dar the Liquidator, -Hongkong, 16th January, 1893. -
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VIGUMANPPS,
OF THE COST OY ASSURANCE TO A MAN AGED 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY.
EXAMPLES
£1,000
STG. payable at death, would cost per quarter at the rate
of
£ 6'18 a (a) If premiums are payable for
whole of life;
If premiums are limited to zo
years; If premiums are limited to rg
years
or £ 9 11 6 (6). or £x 46 (c). or £13 ao() If the Sum Assured is made payable at age 50, or at death if previous,"
• Secured payments, The would cost respectively (4) (3.15.0 "HE same provisons If commenced at age 40 (8) £11.5.0/(c) £13.2.4. (4) £37.0.8 per quarter,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents,
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BTANDARD LIFE OFFICE GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.}
CAPITAL, TAELS 309,900,
EQUAL 10***** RESERVE FUND
$833,333-33 $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lex Sina, Esq.
LOU TSO SHUN, E14.
M
world.
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tloot and to enrol Members.
The Committee will sit regularly on Turs- DAYS and FRIDAYS at the Chambers of Mr.
P.M.
FRANCIS, Q Bank Huildings, from 4 to 5 The Force will be on the same fooling as are Volunteers in England, that is to say? They are able to case of war to be called up for active service and will then be under will ar cominand and subject to military inw, receiving the same pay us regularly enlisted soldiers, ad being entitled to pensions for wounds, &c., &c. They will not be required to survn out of the Colony and will be led by their own Officers. Io peace time, they are liberty to leave at any time on 14 days notice; will only be unde
military command when voluntarily exercising
cr on duly together with the regular troops; will be subject to such regulations as to drill, discipllor, and efficiency as His Excellency the Governor may appolut, and will be annually inspected by regularly deputed Millery Officer.
The Government will defƐay all expenses of the Corps other than the cost of uniforms of Commissioned Officers.
It is desired to establish ons Battery of Artillery and 3 Machine Gun Companies, all the Members to be trained also in the use of the Rifle or Carbine, Pony draft for both Field
(Under the distingutshed patronagi of the Imperial Howzakótď.)
THIS fine hotel is situated within five minutes' drive of the terminus of the Yokobams.Tokoy Railway and is in near proximity to the Imperial Palace, the Parliament House and the Chief Pubile Offices.
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There are no inside rooms, thus securing well lighted, venttiæred"and"cheerfal"accommoda tions. The Cuisine cannot be surpassed, and the aim of the management it to provide for the comfort and pleasure of the guests. The attractions of Tokio are countlean, and the religious and foral festivals being of daily occurrence are to be seen at their beat and on a grander scale than
Amusements.
THEATRE
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ROYAL
CITY HALL, HÓNGKONG. SATURDAY AND MONDAY next, 28TH and 30TH JANUARY.
REEAR'S "FRIVOLITY."
- Under the Patronage of His Excellency Sir WILLIAM RODINSON, K.C.M.G., and Lady ROBINSON, Mejor-General G. DIGBY BARKER, C.B. Commodore H. ST, L. BURY PALLISER, R.N., and all the Elite.
"FRIVOLITY," IN 'INDIA,
Under the Patronage of
H.E, The Marquis and. Marchioness of LANSDOWNE, Lord WM. BrazsrORD, HE. Lord and Lady HARRIS, H.E. Lord and ... Lady ROBERTS, H.E: Sir ARTHUR and
Lady HATELOCK, K.C.M.GA H.E. Sir James and Lady DORMER, H.E. Sir AUCKLAND COLVIN. &G, and nearly all the Maharajabs of India, H.E. R. Hot. Lord WENLOCK, G.C.I.E., Governor of Madras, writes:-Very much pleas:
in any other portionjol Japan. All the noted actors, wrestlers and Jugglers make the capital theired with your entertainment.. head-quarters,
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KATES, $3 TO $4.50 PER DAY:
́C, S.; ARTHUR,
Manager.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY
Racing Saddles 3 ib. & 5' lb., Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridics,
Racing and Driving Reins,
JOCKEY WHIPS, DRIVING WHIPS.
H.E. SI JAMES DORKER, K.C.B., writes Excessively amused at your Frivolity Enter itsinment.
Copy of letter from the Maharaja of Mysore to H.H. the Gackwar of Baroda "Mr. Freear performed ks. Frivolity Entertainment twice. and Itcan be strongly recommended as the best, funniest, and most enjoyable performance we 'bave seen here."
Copy of letter from H.H. the Giekwar of Baroda to H.H. Maharaja Holkar:-"H,H. The Maharaj of Gaekwar desires me to write ta Your Highness introducing Mr. Wen-Freear;-
Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Stirrup Leathers and Webs, Hadstalls, Cruppers," "Mastfagales, who performed here in the Palace, on two occa- Halters Hunting Crops,
POLO B1 TS.
Box Spurs, Racing Spurs, Henbeg Ciup",
STABLE BRUSHES AND REQUISITES.
and Machine Gans will he provided to and from. Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soup, Brown Leather Parte.
place of exercise or parade,
It is suggested that friends and acquaintances
shou'd combine to form a pus detachment of 12
men, or balf company (or Section of Field Artillery) of 24 men, or even a complete Com. pany or Bitery,
The Officers of the Battery when complete | -- will consist of one Captain and three Lieutenants - and those of each company of one Captain and
two Lieutenants. Such Officers to be elected by their own men, the Lieutenants by the hail companies or sections, the Captalo by the company or battery. Such electios to be sub- ject to the approval of His Excellency the Governor,
The uniform of the Field Battery will remain as at present, that of the machine gun compa-
ales will be a matter for future consideration, a working dress only being provided for the ensuing dill season.”
One month in the year (the mouth of March being at present proposed) will be set apart for the annual training when drille will takė place twice a day, Volunteers will also be expected to attend at least one parade monthly during the rant of the year, The minimum number of atrandances and other requirements to enable a Volunteer to be decmed efficient will be here. after Sxed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Major-General.
Gentlemen are reminded that the proposal for LO. YEUK MOOK, Esq. obtaining a vale of the Legislative Council for funds to establish and maintain the Corps fa conditional on the enrolment of not less than 120 Volunteer by the 31st of January instant, and the Committee hope, for the credit of the Colony, that this sumber will be largely exceeded.
MANAGER-HO AMEI.. ARINE RISKS on GOODS, Bc., talcen at Current Katze to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 5 2 9, PRAVA WEST. Hongkong, 19th December, 18R¢,
THE
NOTICE,
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MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
1.IMITED,
JNO. J. FRANCIS.
H. STEWART LOCKHART, JERRARD.
MCCALLUM. ARMSTRONG.
Hongkong, 20th January, 1893.
SAI-PANG COALS.
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CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.1.000,00HE Untersigued. begs to inforth the Public
The abive Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT Rates on Goobs, c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its‡Agencies,
WOO LIN YUEN,
Sscretary.
HEAD OFFICE, No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST.
Hongkang, ist Yobruvry, 1882,
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,
NOTICE,
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DURING my Temporary. Abisace from the
Mr. CHOW KAM WENG will
act as SECRETARY for the Company until further notice.
By Order of the Board.
WOO LIN YUEN;"
Secretary,
Homeland, #1st January, 1803.
Masonic.
DILIGENTIA
LODGE
that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG is Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SA1- PANG COALS of the HONDO COAL MINES, Japan.
KONOMI TAKASUKE,
Owner of the Hondo Coal Mines.
JE the Undersigned are ready to supply We do the stove Mices, weighs and quality guaranteed, in any qurollty whh the quickest dispatch.
HOP-WO-LOONG,
Agents for the Honde Coal Mines, "Nos. 36 & 37, Piaya Central, Hongkong, 10h Angus (Rga
(855
TAKLEMA. COLLIERIES COMPANY,
MOJI.
LANE CRAWFORD&C
Hongkong, 28th December, 1802.
(1075
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
IMPORTERS OF CIGARS, TOBACCOS AND CIGARETTES,
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Fresh supplies to hand of the TOBACCOS.
Wills' Three Casiles.
Wills' Gold Flake Honey Dew. Wills' Traveller Brand." Pioneer Brand.
Capstan Navy Cat.
Ogden's Best Bird's Eye.
Ogden's Silver Veli. Ogden's Navy Cut, Ogden's Fruit and Honey, Dollar Brand,
Happy Thought
Golden Eagle.
Star Mixture,
Hongkong, 5th January, 1893
following popular Brändi of
ALL OUR BRANDS OF
· ABSOLUTELY,
TOBACCOS AND CIGAR- ETTES ARE GUARAN- FRESH AND WILL BE EXCHANGED IF FOUND TEED
OTHERWISE
CIGARETTES.
Sweet Caporal, Kinney's Straight Cut, Ollo de Rosa, Ogdon's Yellow Plush, O den's Bird's Eye. Three Castles, Wills' Firefly.
MANILA CIGARS. Compania General Brands,
Londres.
Regalia Britannica. Regalia Imperial. Uzlentales,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER. HONGKONG HOT) L) HONGKONG,
PIANOS ON HIRE.
FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.
PIANOS TUNED-Single Tanlog,.$5.
do.
da
do, Every alternate month...$25 per annum. do. de, month....................$48. 'da,
INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN
GOOD CONDITION.
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI,
THIS Company having appointed the THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, shuated on the Bund, facing the river, in the
AGENTS for Coal, (TAKLEMA AKAIKI) in Hongkong, they are centre of the Settlementą, baş Iştely undergone, extensive allergijong, and is now fitted with prepared to supply Coal ex-Ship, ex-Godown, or Trakimmed In Bunkers, at prices to be had on the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Bultes
application.
Copies of Reports and Analysis to be seen in and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water leid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAVE, etc, and healed the Office of the Undersigned,"
to a comfortable temperature during winter.
OF INSTRUCTION. '
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FakuMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the auth Febru-ry, at 5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited. ·
Hongkong, 20h January 1895.
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CHEE ON & Co.j Bole Agents Nos. 21 & 32, 1,00 Võsa Street, East. Hongkong, 26th September, 1893,
THE MIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,
THE
THE MIKE COAL IS
BITUMINOUS COAL
(919
of dark roddish colour. For scam" purposes [118] It has been pronbunced to be the best and the LOTHEN MARK & DGF, No. 3*4* : most economical of sif the Japanese Coala... Its -REGULAR MEETING of the TOTHEN port is increasing yearly, and ika_opiolabe A MARK LODGE OF MARK HAUTEM Expressed by several of the largest regular MASONE will be held in the FREEMASONS" HALL, :| Consuziers "are" in 'testimony of the excellant. Zetland Street, TOMORROW, the 26th inst, qualities of this coal.
at 8.30 for 9 p.m. preciadly, Visiting Brethren Attention is called to the following advantages are cordially invited..
Hongkong 20th January, Rog
Frig to Shipe Owners and Captains, who chai their .: dish || kuzikën dirket from the Undersigned:
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE.
HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY
'FRESHNESS' of the coal. UNIFORMITY of quality, FREEDOM from Impurities Supply in any quantity od'shojiest nogice.
of Mr. ABRAHAM EZRA la por Fiolik despatch,
-là “Hờngkong and China CEASED on the gist
Dicember last update
E. D. BoNTE CO
Hongkong, 20th January, 1893.
BEST of weight, etc., fic
MITSUI BUSSAN KALSHIA, Candidate glass Bate Agentu
#Longkong, jih Weptember, righ/"
T
SEPARATE, KOOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, CM.,
The Electric Lighting now partly isid on will be completed during this year, 18gh An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mail Stiamorti N‚A.—TRIXORAPHIC ADDRESS —–—“CENTRAL, SHANGHAL.**
666)
| F. E. REILLY,
·PROPRIETOR.
W. POWELL & CO.
WARM UNDERCLOTHING
FORD Canut sug LADIES, GENtlemen and CHILDREN,
FLANNELS, BLANKETS, EIDER DOWN QUILTS, HOSIERY, &
HEATING & COOKING STOVES, all sits, god-
W. POWELL & CO
'Hongkong, 16th January, 150g«
stons, and H.H. wishes me to express his great pleasure in strongly recommending Mr. Freear's exceptionally clever and unique entertainment FRIVOLITY' which so delighted all present,"
-Prínala Secretary,
H.H. The Gaekwar also asked Mr. Freear to comò agafa on his return to India..
Mr. FRIEAR the week before last bad the hanoar of giving Private Performances in the Palace, Bangkok, before H.M. The King of Stam, The Crown Prince, Prince Damrong, etc.
By kind permission of Lieut-Colonel RAVEN HILL and the OFFICERS of the SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, a. Contingant of the BAND 'will be in attendance.
Plan and Tickets at Messrs. KuLLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
POPULAR PRICKA 1--
Front Seats, $; Second, $i. Military and Sallors in uniform 50 cents.
Doors open at 8.30, Overture at 9 F.M. ***Hongkong, 23rd January, 1893.
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THE GREAT ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, AND MOST WONDERFUL PANORAMA.
"
WILL REMAIN FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY.
views of the Panorama (vividly
SIX DOLLARS! PER QUARTER
Shipping:
STEAMERS.
· DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI,
“HE Company's Steamship
THE
"HAILOONG"
Captain Rosch, will be despatched for the above; Parts TO-MORROW, the 26th instant, at Day- light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 14th January, 1993--- [137. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S. STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,
UNDER MAIL, CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GOLF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS). HE Company's Steamship
"ORION,"
ΤΗ
!
Captain Vallushing,, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW the 26th instant, at Noom.
Cargo will not be received on board after 3. P.M. prior to date of sailing..
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 16th January, 1893-
.[54 FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL"," THE Steamship
"MORAY,"
Couche, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about THURSDAY, the 26th instant, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CAKLILL & Co., ·
Agents.
[1053 Hongkong, zoth January, 1893,
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. THE Norwegian Steamer
"NANKING" Captain N. Sorensen, will be despatched for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the 29th fastant, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
KING WO CHEONG,
No. 31, Praya Central Tird Hongkong, a3rd January, 1893
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR HONOLULU.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"MIIKE MARU " will leave Yokohama for this Fort on the roth proximo.
Alumicated), are changed from to-day, not later than the 28th instant.
giving brillant Illustrations of the greatest ware of the world, and splendid scenery by land and
- SCA.
The pubite are strongly recommended to visit the Anatomical Museum, and see for themselves how naturally, the wax figures are made, how artistically they are got up, and how instructive and attractive the collection is.
Highly approved by the whole medical pro- fession.
No. 2, Queen's Road.
Entrance from Duddel! Street, Open daily from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M.
PRICE OF ADMISSION.
To the Museum (adulis)................................. 30 cents. To the Panorama (adulta)...amomummão. Centu. (children under 10)...to cants,
A:NAFTALY, proprietor.
"
H. zud January, 1893
Intimations.
Cargo for transhipment will be sent forward
For Freight, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS,
Agent,
Hongkong, 17th January, 1893,
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG`AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"MONMOUTHSHIRE," Captain Ceming, will be despatched as abova on or about TUESDAY, the 18th February,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NO DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 24th January, 1891.
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SAILING VESSELS.
FOR 'SAN FRANCISCO.
THE
HE, A. 1. American Bark
THE KOWLOON, LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.
"JOHN BAIZLEY,*
NOTICE is hereby given that the FOURTH Shepherd, Master, will load here for the abova
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING | Port, and will have quick despatch.
of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Office, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, ON FRIDAY, the 3rd of February, 1893, at 3 o'clock P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together with a State- ment of Accounts for the twelve meaths ending 358) December, 1892.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Thursday the 26th January to Friday, the ard February, 1893, (both: dayi inclusive), during which period no TRANSFER OF Sharks can be registered,.
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary to the Hongkong Laud Investment and Agency Company, Limited, Agents for the Kowloon Land and Building
CineCotupany, Limited. Hongkong, 18th January, 1893.
F113
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED,
TOTICE hereby given that the FIFTH
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. steerkomg, 11th January, 1893
fgo
Intimations.
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.,
•HRONOMETER, WATCH, and. CLOCK.
MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER-
SMITHS, and OPTICIANS. CHARTS and BOOKS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Sule Agents for Louds Audemars' Watches awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition; and for Voigtländer and Sohn's CELEBRATED: OPERA ·GLASSES,
MARINE GLASSES and SPYGLASSES. 5615
No. 1, Queen'e Road. Central.
NOTICE.
NORDINARY MEETING of SHARE THE MARIA CHRISTINA CIGAR DEFŐT,
HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices,: VICTORIA 'BUILDINGS, on TUESDAY, the 31st of January, 1893, ai
14 clock. NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with
No, 8, 'D'ÁGUILAR STREET, HONGKONG. HD Meclis some specially-wade CIGARS TTAS received from their MANUFACTORY for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Statement of Accounts for; the year ending 31st The CIGARS from this MANUFACTORY December, 1892,
i have obtained PRIZES at all the EXHIBI The REGISTER of BHARES of the Com: TIONS for excellence of Lost and Workmane
pany will be CLOSED from Monday the aard to Tuesday,, the stat January, 1893, (both days. Inclusive), during which period no-TRANSVER OF SHARKI can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
C
Secretary.
b. Med den A, SHELTON HOOPER,
Hongkong, 13th January, 1893, 2
ship.
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An inspection is respectfully solicited. Hongkong, 14th December, 1892. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S-1, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST,
ACANCIES for GENTLEMEN or MAR- 199RED COUPLES at Moderato Tems.
Prodaja oyage Pe MRI. STAINFIELD,
Proprietress.
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS & "PAND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONG- «il>w. W KONG, INCORPORATED, THE
SHE SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above INSTITUTION will be sold in the ROOMS, 13, Prays Central,
TUESDAY, SIBE JANUARY, at 9PM.
JOHN W. KINGHORN,
Han. Secretary) Hongkong, 24th January, 1953.
Hongkong, 31st December, 1892.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE. *OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation.
Apply to
Mrs. MATHER,
3, Podder's HI
Hongkong, 9th November, 1893;;