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No. 3361.
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegrapy.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital .............................................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital...................... 500,000 HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG,
Court of Directors:--
D. Gilles, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hof Chaen, Esq.
Chial Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches-Loudon, Yokohama, Shanghal,
Amoy and Foochow.
BANKERS:-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
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Entimations.
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 5 PEx
TCT 31.00 per Share, DECLARED
at the Ordinary Hill-yearly Meeting of Share- holders held this day, will he PAYABLE at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on and fier TUESDAY, the 31st instant...
SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for WARRANTS,
By Order of the Board of Directors.
T. ARNOLD, Secretary, Hongkong, goth January, 1893.
NOTICE.
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hereby given that the
Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (L.) NOFFICERS of the WARD ROOM
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
61 15
י
CURRENT ACCOUNTS"
Hongkong, 12th December,' 1893.
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31
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NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,' LIMITED, (IN LIQUIDATION).
"PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND..
given a
MESS of H.M.S. Mircury will not be RES- PONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by their Mersman AHFOO from this date the 30th of January, 1893,
Hongkong, 30th January, 1993.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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NDIVIDEND of 20 that FIRST INFORMATION has been received from the
PAYABLE ON APPLICATION, at the Office of the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION, on and after the 16th Instant, to all Creditors whose CLAIMS bave been recolved and admitted.
Deposit Receipts, Bills of Exchange, &c., must be handed in before the Dividend can be paid.
E. W, RUTTER, Attorney for the Liquidator.
Hongkong, 16th January, 1893.
Insurances.
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
TANDARD LIFE
STAND
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OFFICE
HALF A MILLION STERLING per annum is being paid in Death claims year by year.
2. THE FUNDS IN HAND amount to up- wards of Seven Million pounds Sterling and have increased 50 per cent, in the last 15 years.
3-THE LIVES who die are annually replaced by more than double the number of new carefully selected lives.
670-31
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong,
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND:
HE Undersigned are prepared to accept
THE REMARINE INSURANCES
favourable terms.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the Incal Offices.
S. J. DAVID & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 1st November, 1892.
GENERAL NOTICE,
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO SENSO
RESERVE FUND
LEX SING, Esq.
Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE from the Batteries will take place * under, during the month of February, 1893, between the hours of 9 AM. and S. P.M.
1st to 3rd February,—From Kowloon East in a South-easterly direction, From North Polst
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1893.
Intimations....
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOT), L) HONGKONG,
PIANOS ON HIRE. FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.
PIANOS
TUNED Single Tunlog...$5.
do. Every alternate month. per andum.
do, mostly do.
$48
do. INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN
GOOD CONDITION,
THE
· IMPERIAL NOT
MANAGER
ROKIO, JA
In's North-easterly direction. From THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE EAST.
e-man in North-westerly, North-easterly, Easterly and South-easterly directions.
6th to 10th February,—From Belcher's Point in
North-westerly and South-westerly direc lons. From Stonecutters Island in Wer-
terly and South-westerly directions. -
Blank Firing will also take plate from Kowloon West and Victoria Batteries.
All Ships, Junks and other vessels are cau- tioned to keep clear of the ranges.
The inhabitants of the houses near Belchers, Kowloon East and Kowloon West Batteries are warned to keen their glass windows open during the PRACTICE. and all people working in the vicinity of Belcher's Battery are also warned to keep clear of that part which will be indicated by gunners placed on sentry for the purpose.
By Command,
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
'Colonial Secretary's. Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1893.
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HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
`ENTLEMEN' willug to take an active
part in the formation of the proposed VOLUNTEER FORCE are invited to put themselves in communication with the Recruit- ing Committee appolated by His Excellency the Governor at the Public Meeting at the City Hall on the 19th December last.
The Member of the Committee are:---
J. J. FRANCIS, Esq., Q.C., Chairman,
The Hon. J. H. STEWART LOCKHART.
Lieut. Colonel J. JERRARD.
Capiala MCCALLUM, H.K.V.
J. ARMSTRONG, Esq.,
who will be found at their Offices daily from 2 $833,333-33-164 P.M., prepared to give all needful explana $118,000,00. tions and to enrol Members.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.'
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
ΜΑΙ
The Commolitee will sit regularly on Tues- DAYS and FRIDAYS at the Chambers of Mr.
LO YEUX MOON, Esq. FRANCIS, Q.C., Bank Bulidings, from 4 to 5
“MANAGER-HO AMEI.
[ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken at CURRENT Rates is all parts of the world.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & §, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.
NOTICE.
P.M.
The Force will be on the same footing ax are Volunteers in England, that is to say
They
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\(Under the distinguished patronage of the Impental Household.)
THIS
fine hotel is situated within five minutes' drive of the terminus of the Yokohama Tokoy Rallway and is in near proximity to the Imperial Palace, the Parliament House and the Chief Public Offices.
There are no laside rooms, thus securing well lighted, vendiated and cheerful' sccommoda- dons. The Cuisine cannot be surpassed, and the aun of the management, is to provide for, the comfort and pleasure of the guests. The attractions of Tokio are countiess, and the religious and floral festivain beingle daily occurrence are to be seen at their best and on a gander at in any other portionjo Japan. All the voted actors, wrestlers and jugglers make the'explial' their head-quarters.
RATES, $3 TO $4.50 PER DAY.
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W. POWELL &
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE
SPECIAL OFFERS FÖR
C: S. ARTHUR,
Manager.
WEDNESDAY,
80 INCH
CO.
LINEN FINISHED WHITE SHEETING,
50 CENTS PER VARD,
A. LARGE LOT OF
CRETONNES and art musLINS,
Hongkong. 31st January 1803
'39 CENTS PER TARD,
W. POWELL & CO.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY
Ruclog Saddles 3 ib. & 5 lb., Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridles,
Racing and Driving Reins.
JOCKEY WHIPS, DRIVING WHIPS.
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1.
"Intimations.
THE KOWLOON 'LAND AND BUILDING 'COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that the FOURTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held. the Company's Office, VICTORIA BUILDINGS,- ON FRIDAY, the 3rd of February, 1891, at 4 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together with a State ment of Accounts for the twelve months ending 11 December, 1892.
The TRANSFER FOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Thursday the 26th Tannery to Friday, the and February, 1893. {{bothridays" (netusive), daring which period no
¿TRANSFER OF SHARES can be replstered
A. SHELTON HOOPER,. Secretary to the Hongkong Land forestment
and Agency Comoine, Linked, Agents, for the Kowloon Land and Building Company, Limited.
Hängkong, 18th January, 1803
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SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Masonic,
TLAND
No. 5a5.
LODGE
A REGULAR MEETING of the above ALODGE, will be held in the FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 1st February, at 8.30 for 9 pm, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Fongkong, 25th January, 1°93.
Shinning..
STEAMERS:
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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
< LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO.
*HE
Company's Steamship
"THALES," Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 1st Februsiy, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. Homekong, 31st January 183
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN "COMPANY, LIMITED. JINGTIČE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE SIXTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING JË SHAREHOLDERS In the above Com- by will be held at the Company's Orrick, Ni Prays Central, at 11 o'c'ock (Yam), on THURSDAY, 9th "Führunry next for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, With a Statement of Account to qrst December, UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will
be CLOSED from and to 9th February, both ' dayi'inclusive.'
AUSTRIAN LLOYDYS STEAM NAVIGA» TION COMPANY.
· GOVERNMENT.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KOBE.
"HE Company's Steamship
THE EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 26th January, 1893..
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THE EASTERN EXTEN-THE GREAT NORTHERN ION, AUSTRALASIA & TELEGRAPH COMPANY
CHINA TELEGRAPH
;
COMPANY, Ln.
OF COPENHAGEN.
NOTICE..
N.
FROM 1ST FEBRUARY NEXT, the rates for telegrams from Hongkong and the Cable Ports in China, vis :-Amoy, Foochow and Shanghai, to Europe and places beyond, sent via Eastern and Northern, will be charged 15 per cent additions! to cover the heavy loss
"GISELA," Captain Nicholics, will leave for the above place on FRIDAY, the 3rd Feb, at Daylight. '
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 30th January, 1893.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at MACAO, and TIMOR, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.) HE Steamship
"MENMUIR,"
on Exchange at present incurred by the Com-THE panies in making their gold outpayments to the Administrations beyond their systems. This additional charge will not, at present, be made Captain Craig, will be despatched for the above on telegrams from the Inland Towns in China | Ports on FRIDAY, the 3rd Feb., at Daylight, whence the rates to Europe will In the near future be assimilated with those from the Cable Ports, the Companies having deckled to suffer the loss from this source.
The rites to the Philippines, Indo-China, the Straite Settlements, I Jadia, Australasia and other
„places'vía Esslörn, which are also altered from 1st February next, owing to the continued depreciation in the value of silver, can be ascertained on application at the Companies' Offices.
F. VON DER PFORDTEN,
Manager in China.. Honkong, 26th January, 1893.
KỂ BẠO,
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE. CAPITAL 4,000,000 FRANCS.
This well-known Steamer to specially fitted for Passengers, and has large, Cooling Cham hers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Milk, Ice, &, throughout the voyage,
For Freight of Passago, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON of Co., Agents. Hongkong, 45th January, 1893:
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,~ FOR SINGAPORE, HAVKE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
HE Steamship [152 THE
A SOCIÉTÉ KÉBAO (TONKIN), dost LA
Pextraction prend tous les jours de limpor- tance et qui est seula FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINE FRANCAISE AU TONKIN, dont
Halters Hunting Crops,
Surciagles, Glitha, Rollers, Stirrup Leathers and Webs, Headstalls, Cuppers, Marthogales, la Charbon est brûlé d'une façon régulière à
POLO BIT S...
Box Spurs, Racing Spen, Handing Crops.
are ilable in case, of war to be called up for
'STABLE BRUSHES AND REQUISITES. active service and will then be under military Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Paste. command and subject to ruilitary law, receiving
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the same pay as regularly enlisted, soldiers, and being entitled to pensions for wounds, &c., &c. They will not be required to serve out of the Colony and will be led by their own Officers. In peace time, they are liberty to leave at any time on 14 days notien; will only be under
LANE CRAWFORD&C";
Honple, 28th December, CVOZ.
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THE
HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY military command when voluntarily exercising
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..............$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Policies granted to ali Parte of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
WOO_LIN YUEN, Sscretary.
HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST.
Hongkong, 1st February, 1882,
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,
NOTICE...
1149
my Temporary Absence:frun the
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or on duty together with the regular troops; will be subject to such regulations as to drill, discipline, and efficiency as Hla Excellency the Governor may appoint, and will be annually inspected by a regularly deputed Military Officer.
The Corciament will defray all expenses of the Corps other than the cost of uniforms of Commissioned Officers.
It is desired to establish.one. Battery of Artillery and 3 Machine Gun Companies, all the Members to be trained also in the use of the Ride or Carbine. Pony draft for both Field and Machine Guns will be provided to and from place of exercise or parade,
It is suggested that friends and acquaintances should combine to form a gun detachment of 13 men, or a half company (or Section of Field Artillery) of 24 men, or even a complete Com- pany or Battery.
DURING TO KALI WENG, Will will consist of one Captain and three Lieutenants
act as SECRETARY for the Company until further notice.
By Order of the Board,
The Officers of the Battery when complete
and those of each company of one Captain and two Lieuteuzota, ::Such Officers to be elected by their own men, the Lleutenants by the half companies or sections, the Captain by the company or battery, 'Such election to be sub [128ject to the approval of His Excellency the
Сотство.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary.
· Hongkong, 21st January, 1893, - !
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
LI KWONG LOONG, CABINET-MAKER AND ART DECORATOR, from Shanghal, has opened a. FURNITURE STORE
3,
יי
fo. WYNDHAM STRELT,” THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of W
every description can be made to order in any design required.
Has been patronlied by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Mrs. A. S. Watson & Ld, and other leadlog Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference may be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Furniture, &c, supplied.
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co, write as follows:
The malform of the Field Battery will remain ss at present, that of the machine gun.compa nies will be a matter for future consideration, a working dress only being provided for the ensoing difül szRBOR,
One month la the year (the mouth of March being at present proposed) will be set apart for the annual training, when drills will take place twice a day. Volunteers will also be expected to attend at least one parade monthly during the rest of the year. The minimum number of attendances and other requirements to enable a Volunteer to be deemed "efficient will be here- Liter fixed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Major-General,
Gentlemes are reminded that the proposal for obtaining a vain of the Legislative Council for funds to establish and inglstein the Corps is conditional on the enrolment of not less than 120 Volgateers by the gist of January instant,
We have pleasure in stating that Mr. Land the Committee, hope, for the credit of the KWONG LOONG famished the Annexe to Colony, that this number will be largely our Dispensary and gave us crery sailafac-{ exoceded.
tion.
(SO) A. S. WATBON & Co, La
ہو۔
ORDERS paactually attended to, and
CHARGES most moderato..
AN INSPECTION INVITED
JNO. J. FRANCIS. ABI
H. STEWART LOCKHART,,
JERRARD."
MCCALLUM. JARMSTRONG,
Hongkong, 27th January, 1693, and [is] Hongkong, soth January,
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAL
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"
| Captalo Cuming, will be despatched as abova
on or about TUESDAY, the 28th February,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 24th January, 1891.
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SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
bord des Steamers des MESSAGERIES MAXI-THE A. I. American Bark TIMES, et en particulier, à bord du Haiphong, variant introduse ases Charbons sur la place de Shepherd, Master, will load here for the above
"JOHN BAIZLEY," Hongkong a confié le soin de son Agence à la Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 11th January 1893-
Tga
malcon
SHEWAN & Cle.. Praya Central, Hongkong.
à partir der rer. Novembre, 1892.
La Directeur Général de Kébao. HENRY PORTAL. Kébao, le To Decembre, 1893.
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TAKLEMA COLLIERIES COMPANY, мол. THIS Company' haring appointed the THIS
Undersigned AGENTS for their Coal, (TAKLEMA AKAIKI) in Hongkong, "they are prepared to supply Coil ex-Ship, ex-Godown, or trimmed in Bonkers, at prices to be bad on application.
THIS Jong established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, facing the river, In the Cobles of Reports and Analysis to be seen in 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 laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAVE, etc, and bested
to a comfortablu temperature during winter.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, O
The Electri: Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1891..
* An Antstant will attend on Passengers by Mail Steamers. WB-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS —"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL",
606]
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR, 11--
KELLY & WALSH, LD:
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'IMPORTERS OF CIGARS, TOBACCOS AND CIGARETTES.
Fresh supplies to hand of the following popular Brands of TOBACCO S.
Willy Three Castles, --Will Gold-Flake Honey Dew,
Wills' Traveller Brand, Pioneer Brand.
Capstan Navy Cut Ogden's Best Bid's Eye, Ogden's Suver Vell, Ogden's Navy Cut, Orden's Fruit and Honey. Dollar Brand. Happy/Thought, li
Golden Eagle.
Star Mixture,
Hongkong, sth January, 1893.
* ABSOLUTELY.
TOBACCOS AND CIGAR- ETTES ARE GUARAN=" FRESH AND WILL BE TEED -
253"ALL" OUR BRANDS OF
EXCHANGED IF-FOUND
OTHERWISE.
CIGARETTES,
Sweet Caporal, F Kinney's Straight Cut." Otto de Rose. Ogden's Yellow Plask. O.dea's Bird's Eye: Three Castles. Wills' Firefly.
MANDYMANILA CIGARS. ↑
Compania General Branda," Landies, Kaleng p Regalia Britannicainta Vi Regalla Imperiak salo Orientales, etengabe
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Consignees.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORE,
THE Steamship
THE
"GISELA "
the Omce of the Undersigned..
CHEE ON & Co.. Bola Agents,
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Nos. 21 & 22; Lee Yaen Street, East. | informed that their Goods, with the exception of Hongkong, 26th September, 1893.. fo33 Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence dall- very may be obtained.
This vessel brings on Cargo :--
TH
SAI-PANG COALS.
THE Undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SAI-shipped at Bombay. PANG COALS of the Hondo Coal MEVES, Japan,
D-KONOMI TAKASUKE, Owner of the Hondo, Coal Mines.
From Venice, ex S.S. "CARLOTTA," tran-
From Calcutta, ex S.9. "NIOBE,” transhipped at Colombo,
From Trieste, ex S.S. "IMPERATRIX" transhlyped at Bombay,
Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless TO-MORROW.
WE the Undersigned are res, weight and notice to the contrary be given before. 4 F.M
COALS of the above Mines, quailty, guaranteed, in any quantity with the quickest dispatch.
HOP-WO-LOONG," Agents for the Rondo Coal Mines, Hos 36 & 37, Praya Central. Hongkong, 26th August, 1892, (855
THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,
HE MIIKE COAL, fík
THEM
BITUMINOUS COAL
of dark reddish colour. For steata: purposes it has been pronounced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japanese Conis. (Its export: 1) increating" yearly, 'und the, opinions expressed by several of the largest regular consumer sie in testimony of the excellent qualities of this coalescen
Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships Lynets and Captains, who coal thair blinkers direct from the Undersigned :----
FRESHNESS of the coal,' UNIFORMITY of quailty, FREEDOM from impurities. Supply in say quantity on shortestinotice, Quick despátchEKONDYNE, MA AN BEST of weight, etc., moj radni
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
Sole Agents, y Hongkong, sth Beptember, rega
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent la to the Underigued before Noon on the 4th Feb, or they will not be recognised,
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 5th Feb, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
· DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
MagnetÅgents. Hongkong, 30th January, 1893. [160
AN APPEAL
HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN Cocains Road, bega most respectfully to appeal to the residents of Heng- kong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for sill kinda of needle work. **Gentlemen's shits made to order, and culls
and collars renewed on old onex
Ladies and
Children's under-clothing, Children's dresses, and uli kinds of embroidery. Materials can be supplied, if required,
The Superlosess will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or okt ENVELOPES, to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, wid are taught by the Sistersjone
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1893.