No. 3369
The Hongkong Telegrapy.
Banks.›
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED,
LATE
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED
BANKERS;
Insurances.
HE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE
*COMPANY,
ESTABLISHED 1825.
$7,000,000 Stg. 900,000. Stg.
THE
INVESTED FUNDS.
ANNUAL INCOME.
AUGUSTUS WHITE, E14.
F. H. BELL, Esq.
£1,000,000
JAMES L. SCOTT, Esq
1,126,000
NEIL MACLEOD, Esq., M.D., Medical Officer. W. T. PHIPPS, Esq., Chief Agent.
LONDON JOINT Stock Bank, LIMITED.
"NTEREST ALLOWED On CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rats of a per cont,
per annum on the Dally Balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITN -----
For 12 Months..........................5 per cent.
6
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3
JOHN, THURBURN,
: Manager, Hongkong Hongkong, 4th February, 1893, 199 [192
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED. Authorised Capital...................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital................................................£ 500,000 HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:
D. Gülles, Esq. Chan Kit Shao, Esq, CJ. Hirst, Eaq.
ChowTong Shang, E W. Wotton, Esq.
Kwan Ho! Chuen,Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches.—London,
Yokohama, Shanghai, Amoy and Feochow,
BANKERS
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, § per Cent.
6
CURRENT ACCOUNTS"
+
*
Hongkong, 12th December, 189z.
NOTICE.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHANGHAI:
AGENCIES: may-Messis Brown & Co. Canton-Messrs. Rowe & Co. Chefoo-Messi, Cornabe & Co. i Foschow-Messrs. Phipps, Phipps & Co. Hankow-Messrs. W. Forbes Sharp & Co. Kobe Messrs. Browne & Co. Nagasaki-China & Japan Trading Co., Ed. Newchwang-Mous, Bandinel & Co. Ningdo--Gastar Kultana, Esq, Jame Paling Dr. Dudgeon, Medical Officer. Swalow-Mesara Bradley & Co. Tientsin-Mesurs, Wilson & Co. Yokohama—Messrs, Fraser, Farley & Co. The Standard is an old and wealthy Scottish Office, well-known throughout: India and the East, and has acquired a marked character for sound and liberal management.
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, Standard Life Office.
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
HE Undersigned are prepared to accept
favourable terms,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1893.
Imtimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW STOCK OF SADDLE-R-Y
Racing Saddles 3 lb. & 5 lb., Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridles," Racing and Driving Relas.
JOCKEY WHIPS;' DRIVING WHIPS.
Intimations.
NOTICE
A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in Dr. CANTLIT'S ROOurs,. Henk Bulldlegs, TO-MORROW, February roth, at 3 P.M. for the purpose of inaugurating & LITERARY, SCIEN TIFIC and DEBATING SOCIETY. The Committee cordially invite all persons interested"
Hongkong, 8th February, 1893,
Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Strap Leathers and Webs, Headstalls," Cañppari, Manfagales, in such a movement. Haltern Hunting Crops,
POLO BITS.." :
Box Spurs, Racing Spurs, Hunting Crops.
STABLE BRUSHES AND REQUISITES.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
- COMPANY, LIMITED,
"HE'_TWENTY-FOURTH
208
Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Paste T. MEETING SHAREHOLDERSY
Hongkong, 28th December, 1801.
LANE CRAWFORDY&C"
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
IMPORTERS OF TOBACCOS.
Ploneet Brand. Ogden's Frult and Honey, Capstan Navy Cut. Dollar Brand. Golden Engls.
Traveller Brand. Willa' Three Castles. Ogden's Bird's Eya. - Happy Thought.
:
·
Wills' Gold Fiakoo Hooey Dew. Ogden's Silver Vell.
Ogden's Navy Căt.
Sime Mixtures.
OF CIGARETTES,
IMPORTERS
Sweet Caporal
Ogden's Yellow Plush,
Ogden's Bird's Eyc. Otto de Rose,
Three Castles, Wills' Firefly,
the Company will be beld at the COMPANY's OFFICE, No. 2, Queen's Road Central, Victails, on WEDNESDAY, the aand February, at Twelve o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st. December, 1893.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the gth to the 22nd inst., both days inclusive.
By Order,
JAS. B. COUGHTRÍE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 1st Febuary, 1893.
NOTICE
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THE VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE give
notice that as the movement is progres- sing satisfactorily, the Government has extended the time for CLOSING the LISTS of VOLUN TEERS until the end of the present month.
Captain MCCALLUM his secured a sufficient number of Men to complete the Battery of Artillery. "A" Company of the Maxima Gun Corpa has been practically formed and is about to organise itself by the election of Officers,
Gentlemen desirous of alding in the formation of "B" Company are requested to communicate without delay with the Committee.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal WE are the largest Importers and keep the most varied Stock of Tobaccos and Cigarettes in subject of course to approval.
to that paid by the local Offices.
the Colony.
Everything guaranteed absolutely fresh. If found otherwise we will exchange,
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S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 1st November, 1891. . [389
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAJ INSURANCE' COMPANY, - (LIMITED.).
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.'
Hongkong, 1st February, 1893.
$833,333.33. $318,000.00.
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THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
HE OFFICES of the above BANK have IX SINO, Esq.
THE of BANK ROAD
-CENTRAL
A
CHANTREY INCH BALD,
Manager.
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
1
LO YEUX MOUN, Eaq:
MANAGER.-HO AMEI.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1893. 198 MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND
THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
CAPITAL CALLED-UP.............
£3,000,000.
•·.·• 251,003,15.0 ***£223,629.13.7
RISERVE FUND..
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chairman. Adoll von André. Etq. | F. D. Sisson, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Erg 11. D. Stewart, Esqi David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE: The Han, C.P.Chater. | TheHon.J.J.Bell-Irwing. H. Hopplus, Esq.
Head Office-3, Princes Street, London. Brancher-Bombay, Calcatta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai.
Ageles-Penang, Singapore, and Yokshamza.
RATES OF INTEREST,
ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS
and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained On application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
(199
Manager, Hongkang, 6th February, 1803 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.
Deponit Receipts, Bills of Exchange, &c, must be handed in before the Dividend can be pald.
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EW, RUITER, Attorney for the Liquidator. Hongkong, 16th January, 1893. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NNER HALPYEARLY MEETING of
world.
CURRENT HATE to aŭ parts of the
....
HEAD OFFICE, 8 8.9,'PRAYA WEST, - Hongkong, 17th December, 1884.
THE
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NOTICE.
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THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.......
$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,
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CHOW KAM WENG, Acting Secretary. HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 21st January, 1893,
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
URING my Temporary, Absence from the DURING my AMEWING WE Act as SECRETARY for the Company until further notice.
By Order of the Board.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary, Hongkong, arst January, 18934, ...
Intimations.
KÉBAO,
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE.
CAPITAL 4,000,000 FRANCE.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,
PIANOS ON HIRE.
FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.
PIANOS TUNED-Slagle Tuning...$5.
do.
do. Every alternate month...$25 per annum.
do, month...................$48° ~~daj
2
do.
· 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-TELÈPHONE, 'No. 32.
PROPRIETORS...
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
“HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far Eart
the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkang Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf
Offices.
(the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers, THE TABLE BHOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the exising being
under experienced supervision.
For the Commitice,
JNO. J. FRANCIS, Chairman,
Hongkong, and February, 1893.
P.M.
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HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
Till to Shot far og SATURDAY, the 11th THE SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS Instant Ranges 500 and 600,yards. Time, 3
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkone, 7th February, 1893.
AN APPEAL
THE
HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, Caine Road. bege most respectfully to appeal to the residents of Hong- kong 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 shiets made to order, and cuffs and, collars renewed on old ones,
Ladies and Children's under-clothing, Children's dresses, and all kinds of embroidery. Materials can be supplied, if required,
The Superioress will alan ba most grateful for BY PAPER, or old ENVELOPES, to be made Into BOOKS for the Children, of the Poor Schools, who ate taught by the Slaters,
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1893.
TH
SAL-PANG COALS.
131
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS..
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
"HL
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
Company's Steamship
"HAITAN,"
Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the rath instant, st Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, gth February 1803
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship
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"CARDIGANSHIRE," A Capiala E. Sincock, wil be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the 9th lustagf.
For Freigh' or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, Ist.February 1893-
179
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS: FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA THE Steamelip
“MOGULA
plan, Golding, will be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the oth instant:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1893.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship
"ST. ASAPH." Captals Wood, will be despatched for the abors Ports on or about SATURDAY, the th Instant
For Freight of Paimge, apply to
11
SHEWAN & Co.,
.Agents. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1993.
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"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
ΤΗ
"TARTAR,"
Bailey, Commander, will be despatched for the Above Port on or about the 14th instant,
For Freight or Pase, koply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.. Hongkong, and February, 1893. fgga EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP.COMPANY.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at FORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS if sufficient inducement offers, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &C.) HE Steamship
"AIRLIE,"
·Captain Ellis, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, at is
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted HE Undersigned begs to Inform the Public for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham
that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Mest, an Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SAI-Ice, & throughout the vOYARS. PANG COALS of the HONDO COAL MINES,
For Freight or Passige, apply to Japan.
KONOMI TAKASUKE, Owner of the Hendo Coal Minen. WCO the above Mines, weight and iba, Undersigned, are ready to supply quality guaranteed, in any quantity with the quickest dispatch.
HOP-WO-LOONG, Agents for the Hondo Coal Mines, Nos, 36 & 37, Prays Central. 'Hongkong, 26th August, 1892.
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TAKLEMA COLLIERIES ·COMPANY, MOJI.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smolding Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bini and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six Engilah and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. Ts A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c, are served at any hour
adjoins the HorKL, and is under the same Management, The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS. only are supplied.THIS Company, having appointed the HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved iype convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hali to each of the five flours sbore, NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN use continually on duty.
Leaction prend tous les jours de l'impor
A SOCIÉTÉ, KEBAO (TONKIN), dent
tance'et qui est seule FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINE FRANÇAISE AU TONKIN, dent
la Charbon est brilé d'une façon régulière à
IOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI
the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION bord des Steamere des MESSAGERIES MARI- will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on TIMES; et en particulies à bord du Haiphong, MONDAY, the 27th day of February current,| voulant introduire ses Charbons sur la place de Hongkong a confié le soin de son Agencé à la malson
SHEWAN & Clo Fraya Central, Hongkong. Kipartir der ter. Novembre, 1893." ·
at 11.30 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors rlogether with a Statement of Agtopais' to`grat December, 1892.
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By Order of the Court of Directors..
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS.
OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 13th. to the gril: February current, (both days feclusive), during which period no TRANSFER OF SHARTH Cán þý :registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors, mi
F. DE BOVIS, 11-
Chief Manage Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893, [183)
Notices of Firms.
A. E. SKEELS & Co.,
Sp
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Le Directeur Gönéral do Kibao. HENRY PORTAL. Kebao; le to Decembre, 1893.
143 FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
LI KWONG LOONG, CABINET-MAKER AND ART DECORATOR, from Shanghai, has opened a
FURNITURE STORE
C
at
No. 5, WYNDHAM STREET,
/HERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE d
A
Hongkong, rath February, 1892.
R. TUCKER
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W. POWELL & CO.
THE GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,
POSITIVELY FINISHES THIS WEEK.
Hongkong 8th February, 1803
W. POWELL & CO.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
Wevery, description can be made to order "THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, facing the river, fa' the
in any design required.
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Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extendte Alterations, and "How Atted" with Hongkong Hotel, Messrs. A. B. Watson & Co, 14, and her leiding Enablishments in the the latest modem Improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites Colody, to whom reference may be main'ai to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the and Single Rooms," with hot and cold water fald on, Douche, SHOWER SPRAYÈ, sic; and heated Furniture, &c., suppled.
15 Mesen, A. S. Watson & Co. waliq as follows:- We have pleasure, in stating that fry LI KWONG LOONG furnished; the Annexe to our Dispensary and gave us every sutisfac- TS(S) AS. WATSON & CO
Telegraphic Address “SOBRINOS" Hongkong. (A.D.C. Code 4th Edition) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. No. 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, Under Meins, Douglas Laprak & Co. Officer.
Hongkong, 31st January, 159joll
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ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGES most moderate.JOMEON
N AN INSPECTION INVITED, Hongkong, 17th January, 189);
to a comfortable temperature during winter,
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES," "&;"
The Electric Lighting now pantly laid on will be completed during this year,' 1893,
An Airtjlant will attend on Passengers by MathStramers, hotel, mang
LEOPATHIC ADDRESS ;---/ CENTRAL, SHANGHAI ES
5661
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR
Undersigned AGENTS for their Coal, (TAKLEMA AKAIKI) in Hongkong, they are prepared to supply Coil ex-Ship, ex-Godown, or irimmed In Bunkers, at prices to be had on application...
Coples of Reports and Analysis to be seen in the Office of the Undersigned.
CHEE ON & Co.,
Sole Agents,
Nos. 21 & 22, Lee Yuan Street, East Hongkong, 26th September, 1893.
1933
THE MIIKE' COAL MINING COMPANY.
THE MIIKE COAL is a
BITUMINOUS COAL
of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes It has been prosounzed to be the best and the' most economical of all the Japanese Coala." Įta export is increasing yearly, and the opinions expressed by several of the largest regular consumiera/ara la testimony of the excellent `qualities of this coal, ¦
Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships' Owners and. Captálna, who coal their bunkers direct from the Undersigned 1-
FRESHNESS of the cos). UNIFORMITY of quality, FREEDOM from impurities. Supply in any quantity on'shortest notice. Quick despatch, BEST of weight, etc, etc,
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA, *Sole Agents.'s -- Wangkong, 5th September, 1861.
บ
KING WO-CHEONG..
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COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA DORES, STEVEDORES, &c. qua Have for Sale & cargo of pure AKAIKI COAĻ,
anquex GODOWN and 'ey SHIP,
BOYD, Buperintendent" at
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Coụ Agents. Hongkong, 7th February, 1893.
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP. HE Steamship
T
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,”
Captain Coming, will be despatched an above on or about the azad instant, .! For Freight or Pasige, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hengkong, and February, 1893. [93
SAILING VESSELS, FOR SAN FRANCISCO., THE A. I. American Bark
"JOHN BÁIZLEY," Shepherd, Master, will load here for the shore Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. 15: Ngwokong, 11th January, 1893-
Consignees.
#MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
.S.S. "MOGUL! FROM LONDON, MIDDLESBRO AND STRAITS.
∙rgo
at all Goods me being landed at their CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whitt and Godows Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
unless Optional cargo will be forwarded": notice to the contrary, be given, before 2 P.M. TO-DAY.
be admitted after the Goods No claims have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th inst, will be subject
rent.
"All claims against the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on or before the igthy (dat, or they will not be recognised..
All broken, thafed, and damaged Goods to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th inst, at 3 P.,
No Fire Tasurabe had been effected. Bill of Lading'will be countersigned by
DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,
Agente Hongkong, 8th February, 1893.
MKasloon Docks, réports that "ARAJKI, COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER. D. KILEY, RESU TẾ thản any Japanese Coal he has ever
For full particulars as to price, &cy.
·Apply to
KING WO CHEONO, No. 31, Praya Centrala Hongkong, 3rd February, 1891.
LMOLI
YCHANUFACTURER÷ND F BALLOONS, PARACHUTES, TENTS, ac
No. JUBILEE STREET, The Grey Hongkong,
Hongkong, Sid January, 1895,