No. 3368
Banks.
Eye Hongkong Telegrapy.
Insurames.
THE NATIONAL BANIC OF. CHINA, EXAMPLES OF THE COST
LIMITED.
Authodsed Capital .........................................................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital........................Z 500,000.
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG."
Court of Directors:---
OF ASSURANCE TO A MAN AGRD 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY.
£1,000
STG. payable at death, would cost per quarter at the rate
انسه of
If premiums are payable for
£6 18 o (a)
D. Gles, Erg
ChowTung Shang, Esq.
or £ 9 11 6 (8)
If
Chan Kit Shan, Esq
W. Wotton, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
or £11 46 (c).
If
dr £13.00 (d). If
Chlel Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai,
Amoy and Foochaw.
BANKERS:-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months. Fixed, 5 per cent,
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Hongkong, 12th December, 1892,
NOTICE.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
whole of life: premiums are limited to po
years:*
premiums are limited to 15
years *
the Sum Assured is made payable at age so, er st death if previous
• Secured payments. THE
*HE same provisons if commenced at age 40 n. b. would cost respectively (a) 8.15.0, (8)£115,0, (c) £13.3.4. (d) £275.8 per quarter.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents,
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STANDARD LIFE OFFICE
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1893.
Intimations.
KELLY & WALSH LD.
Pioneer Brand,
IMPORTERS
Ogden's Fruit and Honey.
Caprian Navy Cut, Dollar Brandy Golden Eagle.
OF TOBACCOS.
TJAN
dent Intimations.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON BEWHARF AND GODOWN
COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE SIXTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING I SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
Wills' Gold Flake Honey, Dew.pany will he held at the Company's OFFICA
Traveller Brand. Wills Three Castics,
Ogden's Silver Veil.
· Ogden's Bird's Eye. Happy Thought.
Ogden's Navy Cal.
Star Mixture.
IMPORTERS
Sweet Caporal. Ogden's Yellow Plasb.
Ogden's Bird's Eye. Oito de Rose.
WE
OF CIGARETTE S.
Three Castles. Wills' Firefly.
JE are the largest Importers and keep the most varied,Stock.of.Tptacco and Cigarettes in
the Colony,
Everything guaranteed absolutely fresh. It found otherwise we will exchange.
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CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000, } $833.333.33
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
$318,000.00.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
Hongkong,'ist February, 1893, -
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE-Sing, Esq.
LO YEUX MOON, Esq LOU TO SHUN, E1.
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
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THE OFFICES of the above BANK have been transferred to No. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1893.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
THE STRAITS, LIMITED..
SUBSCRIDED CAPITAL₤1,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP.....................úi£ 251,093.15.0 RESERVE FUND.......... ******ć 223,529-13-7
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm, Keswick, Esq.-Chairman, Adoll von André, Eng. | F. D. Sassoon, Esq." Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE : " The Han, C.P.Chater. The Hon.J.J.Bell-Irving, H. Hoppius, Esq.
Head Office. Princes Street, London, Branches-Habay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai.
Agencies--Penang. Singapore, and Yokohama,
RATES OF INTEREST,
ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS
and Fixed Depositay can be ascertained
on application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager,
Hongkong, 6th February, 1803-
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED,
LATE
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co..
(UNDER HONGKONG HITIL) HONGKONG, -
PIANOS O-N HIRE.
at CURRENT Rares to all parts of the world
HEAD OFFICE, &, PRAVA WEST Hongkong, 17th December, 1884.
FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.
1869
NOTICE.
THE
"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIRED....
...₤1.000.000
The above Company is prepared to accept &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world MARINE RISES at CURRENT RATES on GOODS,
payable"at any of its Agencies,
CHOW KAM WENG, Acting Secretary, HEAD OFFICE. No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 21st January, 1893.
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE..
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(199 DURING KAM, WENG will URING my Temporary Absence from the Act as SECRETARY for the Company until
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED
£2,500,000 £1,125,000
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, INTEREST ALLOWED
од CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent per annum on the Daily Balance.
OX FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 12 Months...........5 per cent.
*
Q
15 3
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893, NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, (IN LIQUIDATION). PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND.
NOTICE is hereby given that a FIRST DIVIDEND of 20 Per Cent. will be 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 have been received and admitted.
Deposit Receipts, Bills of Exchange, &c. must be handed in before the Dividend can be pald
E. W. RUTTER, ... Attorney for the Liquidator,
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Hongkong, 16th January, 1893.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING, CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI-
the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 37th day of February currentį at 11.30 o'clock A, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to gist December, 1893.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893, (182
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
JOTICE is bereby given that the REGIS.
further notica.
By Order of the Board.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary, Hongkong, 21st January, 1893.
Intimations.
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TAKLEMA COLLIERIES COMPANY, MOJI.
THIS Company having appointed the Underred AGENTS for Coul, (TAKLEMA AKAIKI) in Hongkong, they are trimmed in Bunkers, at prices to be had on prepared to supply Coal ex-Ship, ex-Godown, or
application.
Coples of Reports and Analysis to be seen in the Office of the Undersigned.
CHEE ON & Co.,
Sole Agents, Nos. 21 & 22, Lee Yuen Street, East. Hongkong, 26th September, 1892- -1933· THE MIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,
THE
HE MIIKE COAL is a
BITUMINOUS COAL
of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes.
it has been pronounced to be the best and the export is increasing yearly, and the opinions most economical of all, the Japanese Coals. Its
expressed by several of the larges: regular consomers are in testimony-of the excellent qualities of this coal.
Attention fa called to the following advantages to Ship Owners and Captains, who coal their bunkers direct from the Undersigned :—,
FRESHNESS of the coal.
UNIFORMITY of quailty,
FREEDOM from impurities.
Supply in any quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch,
BEST of weight, etc., etc.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA, Sale Agents,
Hongkong, 4th September Ros..
KING WO CHEONG.
NOS TUNED-Single Tuning...$5.
PIANOS
do. do. do. .do.
Every alternate month...$25 per monum.
do, month..........$48 do.
INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN
GOOD CONDITION.
THE
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HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin"-A. B. C. Code.-TELEPHONE, No. 37.
· PROPRIETORS:
Offices.
...............................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,"
THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hats in the Far East
affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situate 1 in the centre of the town, opposite the General 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 all Mall Steamers. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convers passengers and baggage to and from all THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, la supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being
under experienced supervision. THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, opan on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicatore The Reading, Writing and Smoking itooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, 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.
adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five Roors above, NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN «re continually on duty.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1892.
R. TUCKER
Manager
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W. POWELL & CO.
THE GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.
POSITIVELY FINISHES THIS WEEK.
Hongkong 8th February. 103
W. POWELL & CO.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW STOCK OF
SADDLERY:
Racing Saddlex 3 lb. & 5 lb., Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridles,
Racing and Driving Reine
JOCKEY WHIPS, DRIVING WHIPS,
No Praya Central, at 11 o'clock ("pan), TO MORROW, the 9th Februvy, for the purpor of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Account to 31st December, 1892.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CEOSED from and 10gth February, both days inclusive.
EDWARD OSBORNE Secretary
Hongkong, 8th February, 1893.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE d COMPANY, LIMITED. THE TWENTY-FOURTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd February, at Trelve o'clock NOON, for the purpose of recelvlog Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year 'anding grat December, 1892.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the zand inst both days inclusive.
By Order,
·JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong. 1st Febuary, 1893.
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NOTICE.
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HE VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE 'give' notice that no the movement is progres- sing satisfactorily the Government has extended the time for CLOSING the LISTS of VOLUN- TEERS until the end of the prevent month.
Captain MCCALLUM has secured a sufficient number of Men to 'complete the Bittery of Artillery. "A" Company of the Maxim Gun Corpa has been practically farmed and is about to organise leelf by the election of Officers, subject of course to approval,
Gentlemen desireas of aiding to the formation of "B" Company are requested to communicate without delay with the Committee.
For the Committee,
JNO. J. FRANCIS, Chairman. Hongkong. and February, 1893
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NOTICE.
TN
N conformity with the provisions of Regula
tion IV, of the General Regulations for the CHINESE PILOTAGE SERVICE, Board of Appointment will hold a COMPETITIVE. EXAMINATION at the HARBOUR MASTER'S the 9th Februsty, to fill a Vacancy among the OFFICE, SWATOW, at 11 A.M., on THURSDAY,
"Swatow Plots,
J. H. C. GUNTHER, Harbour Master.
Custom House, Swatow, joth January, 1893.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
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HE SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS Instant. Ranges 500 and 600 yards, Time, 3 Tilbe Shot for ou SATURDAY, the rith
P.M.
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary. Hongtany, 7th February, 1893.... ['$1
AN APPEAL.
HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, Caine Road, begs most respectfully to appeal to the residents of Hong- Long and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of needle work.
Gentlemen's skiets made to order, and 'cufla and collars renewed on old over,
Ladies and Children's under-clothing, Children's dresses, and all kinds of embroidery. Materials can be sapplied, If required.
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES, to be made foto BOOKS for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.
Hongkong, a3rd January, 1893.
KÊ BAO,
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE.
CAPITAL 4,000,000 FRANCS.
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SIX DOLLARS PEF. QUARTER.
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
SEFUL HOUSEHOLD-FURNITURE,
AT
SALTS ROOMS, 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, TO-MORROW
(THURSDAY), FEBRUARY 9TH, 1893, commencing at 2.30 P.M. Sharp.
Comprising
DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, OVERMAN- TELS, SIDEBOARDS, MARBLE-TOP TABLES, DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS, PICTURES, ORNA MENTS, CARPETS, COOKING STOVES, ONE WASHING MACHINE,
&c., -SALE TERMS :-Cash on delivery.
SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 17TH, 1893, at 12'Sharp. WINES, CIGARS and SUNDRIES.
&C..
$cc.
A. E. SKEELS & Co., Auction Rooms, 17, Praya Central,
Auctioneers & Valuers.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1893.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA. HE Steamship
THE
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"ARRATOON APCAR," Captain J. E. Hansen, will be despatched for the Abova Ports TOMORROW, the gih lastant, at.3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. HE Steamship
THE
"CARDIGANSHIRE," Captain E. Sincnck, will be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the 9th instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st February, 1893.
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'MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
HE Steamship
"MOGUL,"
:
Captain Golding, will be despatched as above op or about THURSDAY, the gth instant.
For Freight or Fausage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 1st February, 1893.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship
Captain Wood, will be despatched for the above
J
"ST.. ASAPH,"
Ports on or about SATURDAY, the 11th Lostart.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893, [184
"MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Steamship
"TARTAR," Balley, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about the 14th-fastant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, and February, 1893. [990 EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUIENELAND PORTS If sufficient inducement offers, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, '&c.)
THE Steamship
"AIRLIE,"
A SOCIÉTÉ KÉBAO (TONKIN), dont Captain Ellis, will be despatched for the above Lexicon prend tous les jours de l'impor. Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 19th losient, at If.
fance et qui est scale FOURNISSEUR DE LA | A.M." MARINE FRANCAISE AU TONKIN, dont This well-known Steamer is specially fitted
for Passengers, and bas larga Cooling Cham Io Charbon est brûlé d'une façon régulière à
Ice, &c., throughout the voyage,
For Freight or Pasunge, apply to
Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Stirrup Leathers and Webs, Headstalls, Croppers; Martingales, bord des Steamers des MESSAGERIES MAXI-thus ensuring & supply of Fresh Meat, Halters Hasling Crops,
POLO BITS.
Box Spurs, Racing Spur, Hunting Crops.
STABLE BRUSHES AND REQUISITES.
TIMES, et en particuller à bord du Haiphong, voulant introduire ses Charbons sur la place de Hongkong a confid le soin da son Agence à la maison
SHEWAN & Cle
Praya Central, Hongkong,
COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA. Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Paste, à partir der ier. Novembre, &q
DORES, STEVEDORES, &c.
Have for Sale a cargo of pure AKATKI COAL, ** GODOWN and ex SHIP.
MKowloon Docke, teports that AKAIKI
R. J. W. BOYD, Superintendent at COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT, BETTER
used
NTER OF SHARES of the CORPORATION RESULTS than any Japanese Cool he has ever
will be CLOSED from the 13th to the apt February current, (both days loclusive), daring which period no TRANSFER OF SHARES CÁO bo registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
.K
F. DE BOVIS,
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893,
Chief Manager.
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Notices of Firms.
A.E. SKEELS&Co.,
(A.B.C. Code 4th Edhion).
For fall particulars as to price, &c,
Apply ta
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KING WO CHEONG, No. 32, Praya Central.
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893.
SAI-PANG COALS.
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THE Undersigned begs to Inform the Public
T
Hongkong, 28th December, 189z.
SLANE.CRAWFORD&C
(10yr.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
HIS, long extablished SELECT Family Hotel, tuated on the Bund, facing the river, in abu THIS centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Sultes as Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SAI- FANG COALS, of the HONDO COAL MINES, and Single Rosme, with hot and cold water fald on, DouCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated Japan,
to a comfortable temperature during winter. KONOMI TAKASUKE Owner of the Hondo Coal Mines.
Telegraphic Address SOBRINOS," Hongkong,XJE the Undersigned are ready to supply COALS of the zbavo Mines, weight and quality guaranteed, in any quantly, with the quickest dispatch,
HOP-WO-LOONG, Agents for the Honda Coal Mines, Nos. 36 & 37, Prays Central,
AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. › No. 17, FRAYA CENTRAL, DEN Under Measts. Douglas Lapraik & Cola Offices.
Hongkong, gist January, 1893.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &.
The Electric Lightlog now parily laid on will be completed during this year - An Arstsfont will attend, on Passingers by Afall Steamere, NB-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :-"CENTRAL, SHANGHAI **
.666]
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR,
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 7th February, 1893. [206
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP, HE Steamship
42 TH
Le Directeur Général de Kébáo, HENRY PORTAL. Kébao, le to Decembre, 1892.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. "LI KWONG LOONG, CABINET-MAKER AND ART DECORATOR, from Shanghat, bar opened a FURNITURE STORE.
WYNDHAM STREET,
No. 31
Wavery description can be made to exder
WHERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of
in any design required.
'
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,*
Captain Cuming, will be despatched as above on or about the 22nd instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1893. -E93
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Hongkong Hotel, Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co.
Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, THE A. I. American Bark Ld, and other leading Establishments in the
"JOHN BAIZLEY," color, to whom reference may be made as to Shepherd, Master, will load here for the abova the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Fort, and will have quick despatch. Furniture & appplied...
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 11th January, 1893.
Meur AS, Watson & Co, write as follows:— We have pleasure in stating that Mr. LI ..... KWONG LUONG furnished the Annexe to
odr Dispensary and gave us every aktlafac
(sd.) 5. Watson & Co, Lat ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGES Aidat modérata, a GORE
AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, 27th January, 1899,
"Tiso
"
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J. D. KILEY, MANUFACTURER OF BALLOONS, PARACHUTES, TENTS, &C.
No. 3 JUBILEK STREET,
Hongkong, Hongkong, sed January, 1893,