#CUTIVE
Hongko Celegraph
No.
3818
Banks.
ny
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,800,000 SUBSCRIBED
......1,185,000 PAID-UP.......
...£ 508,600
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, NTEREST ALLOWED CURRENT ACCOUNTS the Rate of 2 per cent.
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per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :- For 12 Months...........
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1894.
Intimations.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A, B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 32
PROPRIETOKS.....
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OTICE is hereby given that the ORDI- NOTIC
NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS In this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of August, at Twelve o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Count of Directors together with a Statement of Account to 30th June, 1994-
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. hongkong, rl August, 1804.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, OTICE la bereby given that the REGIS THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, will be CLOSED from Saturday the 4th to the
LETED.
18th day of August, (both days Inclusive), during SHAREI Can be £1,000,000 which period no TRANSFER
Registered. £500,000
.5 per cent.
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容量
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Pompkumy, 18th June, 1804-
Authorised Capital Subscribed Capital..
MRAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
Cor of Irectors:
1. Gilles, Faj
Chan Kit Sban, Eng.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuca, Esq.
H. Stoltesfohi, Esp
Chlel Manager,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and
ΑΜΟΥ.
BANKERS: —
The ommercial Bank of Scotland. Parts Banking Co, and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 11 months Kled, 5 per Cent. fionekane, 16th. Now her. 1891,
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By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chiel Manager.
1837 Hongkong, 1st August, 1894. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY
MEETING SHAREHOLDERS will
be held in the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No, 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the zoth August, at P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accorals to
to the 10th June, 1894.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND | # be CLOSED from the 6th to the oth
THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
CAPITAL PAID-UP
...-...{2,000,000
...........£ 251,093.15.0
BANKERS:
CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE:
No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON. ARANCHES:
BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAL
August, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
Intimations.
LONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. TO-MORROW
Co
(SATURDAY), AUGUST 4TH, 1894,
12.45 P.M. "OMPETITION. SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS; Ranges, 500 and 600 yards Seven Shots. Entrance fee, 30 cents,
G. K. MOORE, Honorary Secretary, Hongkong, and Augart, 1894.
GYMKHANA.
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HE PUBLIC le reminded that the SECOND TERHANA of the SEASON will saks place TO-MORROW, the 4th Instani ; 1st Race st 5 P.M.
Programmes may be had at the CLUB and at
W. H. E. MURRAY, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, and August, 1804
THE HOCcommodation to travellers and others, it is situated in the centre ei Mears. KaLLY NA WAISH. Id.
"HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, the town, opporite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf
Offices.
Banks
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers, THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Sracking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Slx English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the intest and most approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.
Hongkong, 17th November, 1892.
R. TUCKER,
Manager.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
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I
Hongkong. 31st July, 1894-
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
AN of
AGENCIES: PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA,
RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS
And Fixed Depois can be ascertained
on application.
Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager. Hongkong, 6th November. 1803
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853, HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UP
RESERVE
LIABILITY
SHARE- OF
HOLDERS
RESERVE FUND........
800,000 800,000 375,000 INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of 1 per cent, per apen on the Dalty Balances.
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months......5 per cent.
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A. C. MARSHALL,
Manager, Hongkong, [$63
Hongkong, 17th Mar 1804.
Basurances.
THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
has a long record of GOOD SERVICES to reler to its FUNDS, annually increasing amount to £7,913.375 Stg. The premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted. For particulars and rater,
Apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agente.
Hongkong, 29th June, 1804
THE MEIJI FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. OF TOKYO,
1743
Company
THE AGENCY of the above-named CORBERT
N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the Rate of DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per Share) for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1894, will be PAID to these Persons, who are Registered as SHAREHOLDERS in the above
Company on MONDAY, the 13th August, 1894.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED hom the 7th to the 13th August, both daya Inclusive.
By Order,
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WM. MATHISEN,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 17th July, 1894. HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE DIVIDEND at the Rate of Six PER CENT of $1.20 ner Share, DECLARED at the Ordinary Half-Yearly Meeting of Share- bolders held this day, will be PAYABLE at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI CORPORATION, ON and after TUESDAY, the 1st Instant,
Shareholders are requested to apply at the OFFICE of the COMPANY for WARRANTS.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, 30th July, 1894. THE NEW BALMORAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NCALL OF FIFTY CRNTE per Share, on
OTICE is hereby given that the THIRD
the Shares isuued at ONE DOLLAR, has now been MADE In accordance with the PROS- PECTUS, and FALLS DUE on the 4th of AUGUST next. Same should be PAID to the UNDIRSIGNED at No Praya Central, to whom the SCRIP should be sent for endorsement.
By Order of the Board,
W. HUTTON POTTS,
Secretary.
[756 Hongkong, 4th July, 1894.
THE PHARMACY. LETCHER & Co. Dispensing and Retall Chemists, Perfumers, Druggists Sundries men and Patent Medicine Vendors.
FLE
KEPLER'S MALT............
SCOTT'S
to the Undersigned, they are now prepared to KEPLER'S MALT and OIL..........
accept RISKS agalout FIRE at CURRENT RATES.
For the MrTsur BubbaN KABHA,
K. FUKUI,
Manager,
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Hongkong, and July, 1894.
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED)
CAPITAL TAELS
EQUAL TO
600,000 $833-333-33- RESERVE FUND................. $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LO YEUR MOCH, Esq. LEE SING, Esq.
Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.
M
World.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
At CURRENT RATE to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. $tamakano, 19th December, 1RR¢
TATA
per drees.
$14.00
$14.00
..$13.00
TOILET ACCESSORIES :—
SCOTT $£3.00
Perfume Bottles, Cut Crystal, Combs, Brushes, Sponges, Sponge Bags, Flesh Glover
and Bets. Perfumes :-Plasud, Atkinean, Colgate, Rick secker and Brown Perfomery Co. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1893.
"DERMATOL,"
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ANUFACTURED by FAREWERKE, MANCHET W/M.; Its effect in stimulating the closing ap of WOUNDS, and in internal administration against diarrhoes, is described as amazing.
DR. KNOR R'S LION BRAND
N.E, ANTIPYRI
| (ÜGER FOR ADULTS IS TO 35 ORAINI TROY) Is the most approved and most efficacious remedy in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, THE
'HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE, ERYSI
NOTICE.
LIMITED
PAIR It is also the very best Antiseptic.
HOOPING COUGH, and many other
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED $1,000,000 Highly recommended by the Medical Faculty.
Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE! Each The above Company is prepared to acceTin bears the investor's atgnature "Dr. MARINE RISKE at CURRENT RATES on GOODS,
KNORR is red letters.
&c. Policles granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
To be had at every reputed Chemist and Droggist.
Supplies constantly on hand at the China Export Import and Bank Compagnie.
Baware of spalons imitations. [1801 Hongkong, 7th April, 1894.
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Sacostary. HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, sith May, 1994.
LLUSTRATED COMPANION TO EVOLUTION
MURRAY'S GUIDE BOOK.
The Tower Bildge: its History and Construction. Foster's Whist Manual.
The Prince of India, by Low Wailaċe. Royal Academy Pletares, bound volume. Hanlin Papers, second series,
Manual of Customs Practiced at Shanghai. Straits Produce: Humoroas Sketches The World's Parliament of Religions.
World's How to become Quick at Figures. Sharps and Flats, by J. N. Maskelyne.
Hongkong, 2nd August, 1994-
CAPITALISM.
Silver up to Date..
The Principles of Fleting.
OF MODERN
Needle and Brush: Useful and Decorative. The Art of Crocheting.
The Art of Drawn Work.
The Art of Modern Lacemaking.
Flowers of Japan: Ogawa's Collotype series. Figaro Salen Pictures: French edition. Illustrated London News: Summer Number. | Old Heath Library, 19
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
W. BREWER.
- DI-
ENGRAVINGS.
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JARNE'S NEW ROYAL NATURAL NEW Gandame Briar Wood Pipes in
WHISTORY, Vol. I.
Rose Gold (the Metallurgy of}. Louis-Handbook Gold Miling. Brassey's Naval Asnusi, Artillery-its progress and present positios. Foster's Whist Manual, George Moore-Mammer's Wife. Zolas-Money.
Gale and Poldens Guide to Promotion, Football-Rugby Union Game, Gore-World of Space.
Black Library Atlas of the World. New Photos Types of English Beauty.
Hongkong, 11th July, 1804,
CRSCH.
Large Selection of Long Cherry Wood Pipes, New Selection of Gold Pens,
New Stock of Chrystograph to imitate Stained
Glass Windows
Nories' Nautical Tables.
Inman's Nautical Tables. Anuby's Extra Masters Gulde.
Bellow's French-English Dictionary, Brown Ruselas Boots and Shoes. Brown Leather Follab,
Tennis Balls and Shoes.
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
Elctric Lighting throughout
the Premises.
SHANGHAI.
Telegraphic Address :-- "CENTRAL SHANGHAL,"
*HIS long-established SELECT Family Hotti, situated on the Bund, facing the river in the
THIS
centre of the Settlements, is now Aited with the latest modara improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Saltes and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald
on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAYS, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS, SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c. An Assistant attends on Passengers by Mall Steamers. N.D.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,
730
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
DAWSON'S PERFECTION OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.
ALLISTON & CO., SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far East, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, rith December, 1893,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SHIPCHANDLERS, SAIL-MAKERS, WI. S
SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS OF
SHIP AND ENGINE STORES OF BEST BRANDS.
AGENTS FOR 1- INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS. PRICES SPEcial engine and CYLINDER' oil. BELL'S SPECIAL ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS. PURE FRESH WATER SUPPLIEDI
₤448
Hongkong, 18th July, 1804.
LANE CRAWFORD&C
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BANK HOLIDAY:
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TN accordance with Ordinance Na. 6 of 1875. and with Government Notification No. 288 of 25th July, 1894 the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business en MONDAY, 'he G'h August :---
BANK For the CHARTERED
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
A. C. MARSHALL,
Manager, Hongkong.
OF INDIA,
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. For the BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED, HONGKONG,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINAL
LIMITED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
For the MARCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency.
EMILE MAYER, Manager.
Hongkong. 30th July, 1894.
Amusements.
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PROMENADE CONCERT. IN AID OF A WIDOW AND FAMILY,
Under the Distinguished Patronage of H.E. Governor Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, H.E. Major-General DIGBY BARKER, Colonel MULLOY and OFFICERS RÉ.
PROMENADE CONCERT will be given
by leading local Amateurs at THE VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS,
A
TO-MORROW' ́(SATURDAY), the 4th August, commencing at 9 P.M.
During the evening the Band of the Shrop shire Light Infantry, kindly lent by Lt-Colonel ROBINSON and the OFFICERS of the Regiment, will play Selections.
TICKETS for the CONCERT may be obtained at all the leading Stores in the Colony.
Admisiloo...
Hongkong, 28th July, 1894.
THEATRE
..$1.00.
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ARE ROYAL,
CITY HALL, HONGKONG.
THE BLACK PLAGUE.
THE HONGKONG MINSTREL TROUPE will give TWO FIRST-CLASS ENTERTAINMENTS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, and WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 1894,
For the Benefit of those SOLDIERS AND POLICE
who have been, and those who are stil! engaged upon work in connection with the PLAGUE.
These Performances are given under the Distinguished Patronage and Sopport of
His Excellency the Governor, Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G,
His Excellency Major-General G. DIGBY BARKER, C.B.,
Commodore G. T. H.-BOYES, R.N Colonel G. B. MACDONELL, RA. Commanding Royal Artillery in China, Colonel W. H. MULLOY, R.E., Commanding Royal Engineers in China, Lient.-Colonel F. W. ROBINSON, Commanding rst Shropshira Light Infantry, Lieut.-Colonel E. G. BARROW, Commanding the Hongkong Regiment. NOVEL AND GREAT ATTRACTIONS.
UPWARDS OF FIFTY PERFORMERS IN THE MINSTREL CIRCLE.
GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, introducing NOVELTIES never before.reso la Hongkong, under the entire supervision and sole direction of Mr. W. FARMER.
Full Particulars in Programmes, which will be fasued on or about MONDAY, August 6th.
By the kind permission of Colonel ROBINSON and OFFICERS, the Band of the Shropshire Light Infantry will play at each Performance,
Popular Frices..............$1 & $1. Soldiers and Sallois in Uniform, half-price to Back Seats Only,
Door Opens at 8.30, Commencing at 9 o'clock precisely,
Plan and Tickets at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, Limited Seats may be booked on and after MONDAY, August 6th,
A SPECIAL TRAM will run to the Peak, and * Special Launch to Kowloon, 15 minutes after each Performance.
WILLIAM BLAYNAY, Hon. Secretary, Hangbong, 1st Auguel, 1894)
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THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND TAMSU). HF Company's Steamship
THE
"FOKIEN,"
-Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Parts TO-MORROW, the 4th instant, xi Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
General Managers.
(842 Hongkong, 3rd August, 1805.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.
THE Company's Steamship
"THALES," Captain H. Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Ports as SUNDAY, the 5th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, and August, 1894.
1843
SAILING VESSELS,
THE
FOR NEW YORK.
HE 3/3 LII. American Bark
"PARAMITA,”
Soule, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 16th June, 1804-
SHEWAN & Co.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. *HE 100 A, I. British Ship
THE
1704
"SILBERHORN," Gibbs, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
Eor Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1894-
Consigners.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE.
Co
ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"PERU."
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongalde.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1814-
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5. S. "DENBIGHSHIRE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
“ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are belog landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and for from the wharver delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 8th August, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the 8th August, or they will not be recognised.
All broker, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 8th August, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st August, 1894.
1825
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S. S. "ENERGIA," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
STRAITS.
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
CONSIGNEES & Cargoing inded at their
riak into the Godowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves
may be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notices to the contrary be given before 5.M, TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 6th August, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be pro sented to the Undersigned on or before the 6th August, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and
damaged Goods ar to be left in the Gadowas, where they will be examined on the 6th August, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
1819 Hongkong, 30th July, 1894.
For Sale. AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.
ALLISTON & CO., No. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD
CENTRAL, are SOLE WHOLESALE
| IMPORTING AGENTS for Hongkong, Chias
and Japan, for the celebrated
VICTORIAN BUTTER, Woob's "Cow" BRAND,
Honghong, 16th July, 1894.
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