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CHINA

MAIL.

PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”

A+++\+^B^+-★ HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 16тä DECEMBER, 1868, B=MA+RAH PRICE, 824 Per Annum.

VOL. XXIV: No. 1727

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA'MAIL. LONDON:-F. ALoan, 11, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hat born Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, E. C. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goros, Mel-

BAN FRANCISCO and

New Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,

LIMITED

NOTICE.

New Advertisements. HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED

NOTICE is hereby given that a GENE-

Auctions.

H. B. M. Gunboats HARDY" and "DRAKE" will be OLD

B.Y AUCTION, HOLDERS of the HONGKONG HOTEL COM-at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on PANY, Limited, will be bella the Com

TUESDAY, pany's Hotel Queen's Road, Hongkong,

Shipping.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (Direct).

HE P.&O. 8. N. Co. steam-ship

*SULTAN," will leave for the above place at Noon on FRIDAY, the 18th inst.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent

bourne and Syd American Ports The Company will not undertake to pay on TUESDAY, the 20th December,, 1868, the 9th February, 1869, (unless previously Hongkong, December 10, 1868."

generally: WHITE & BAUER, SA Francisco CHINA:-Syate, Drown & Co. Amoy, GILES & Co. Foochow, THOMPSON & Co Shanghai, H. Foag & Co, "Mu-

Arrivals

LL Orders for Goods Supplied to or A work done, for the Hotel must be sigued by the Secretary of the Company, for any Goods Supplied without such

By order of the Board of Directors,

C. L NODON DAVIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, November 27 1868

Order.

at half-past Two P, to receive the Redisposed of by private agreement). port and Accounts and elect Directors for The Hardy is of 233 tons and 60 h, power.. the ensuing yest

The Droke 238 The following are the articles to be sold with each veszol, viz:---

At the conclusion of the above Meeting an Extradidinary Meeting will be held to consider the advisablity of altering No. 38

fe of the Artiolon of Association.

HONGKONG HOTEL. PHIS HOTEL will be oonducted under a Dec. 1b, Glendover, Brit. barque, 489, new arrangement commencing on the Wilson, Yokohama, Dec. 4, Ballast-BoR-1at H2O CO. LIMITED.

Deo. 16, Columbian, Brit, steamer, 617, Löbauté, Shanghai, Dec. 12, General GILMAN & Co.

Des. 16, Kiung Trang, Brit. steamer, 498, Pitman, Foochow Amoy and Swatow, Dec. 18, 14 and 15, Tea, Treasure and Sun- dries. Donatas LAPKAIK & CO.

Uth, Costa Rica. Marsh hargne, 306; Winderliech, Chefcio, Des 7 General:

SIEMSSEN & Code

Teo, 16, Erl King, British steamer, 1014, Pinel, Shanghai, Dec. 12, Goneral-Au SUSTINE HEARD &Co,

Departures,

Dec. 16, Douglas, for Swatow.

16, Santa Anna, for Manila

18, Japan, for Yokobania, de

16, Bolin Castle, for Whampoa.

16, Macedon, for Manila,

16, Rebecca Goddard, for Saigon..

16, Hesperus, for Bangkok.

Passengers.

ARRIVED.Par lenduseer, European

of December. The Charges for Board

will remain as follow —

Board, $45 a month. Tiffin only, $15 a month Dinners only. $50 a month. Une Breakfast or one Tin, 80 centa. One Dinner, $1.25

There is an excellent assortment of wines for sale at moderate prices.

The Charges for Lodging will be very considerably reduced Bobs are offered to monthly lodgers at $25, $30, $35, $40, or $45 a month.

Cocasional Visitors are charged $4 a day for their Rooma with or without board.

There is an ample supply of Bathrooms, and Gas is laid ou throughout the house.

Hongkong, November 2, 1888.

NOTICE.

LL Persons having claims against the Estate of the late JOHN CLARK, de ceased, ating Assistant Surveyor General, are requested to send in partionlars of fame on or before the 31st day of December next, to

F. I. HAZELAND,

Solicitor. Supreme Court House. Hoogkong, November 20, 1868.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. LANGDON DAVIES,

Secrdary Hongkong, November 28, 1868. dp2p

Entertainments.

73rd RÉGIMENT THEATRICALS. BAND AMATEUR SOCIETY, BY the kind permission of Lieut. Colonel G. J. BURNE, The Members of the above will perform

at the

GARRISON THEATRE,

North Barracks, ||

WEDNESDAY AND REIDAY, The 16th and 18th December, 1869. The Grand Comic Operatio Extravagants, BY

Messrs A. HALLIDAY and F LAWSANGW Entitled KENILWORTH,

OR

YE QUEEN, TE EABLE, AND YE MAVDENNE. Queen Elizabeth,.....Mr E. MALONE.

Earle of Leicester,

Amy Robsart,...

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Walter Raleigh,

Tresillian

Janet, .... Varny,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., bag

docker Kurang Tuig, Messrs Weller, Hitch-to call attention to their new sock, Blackwood, Bush, Panasually, L. de GOODS for the Season, received per Clapernon, and 80 Chinese deck.

recent arrivals.

Per Er King, Messrs Godall, Grimel, Sheram, Sheunma (Japanese), A. Fonseca, W. H. Judd, and 63 Chinese.

Shipping Reports.

Northerly breezes and fine weather; 13th, Monday, 9 a.m., off the White Dogs; latter part light variable wind from NW, to N.E. and fine weather; 16th, Wednesday, Noon, arrived at, Hongkong, making the run down in 74

hours.

The British barque Glendeveer, from Fo- kohama, reports line weather and light Tariable winda the first part of the passage;

beu strong N. E, monsoon till arrival.

The_British steamer Columbian, from Shanghai, reports fine weather and mode. rate N.E. monsoon all the passage to Hong hong. The steam-ships Bel King and China, were going to leave Shanghai on 13th inst. for Hongkong.

The slaainer

Yesse arrived at Shanghai on 12th inst. front the North, passed steamer Titan guing up the river the ship Beemuh at anchor in the river bound up.

The steam-ship Kwang Trag, reports, baving left Fonchow on the 13th, Amoy 14th, and Swatow lath; experienced me. derate N.. wind and fine weather all the passage down. Passel steuro-ahip Formosa off Rees lelands on the night of the 14th, H.M.8. Perseur was in diwatow when the Ewang Tung left..

New Advertisements. UNION DOCK COMPANY

OF HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE Ordinary Annual Meeting of the

Shareholders in the

the above Company will he held at the Company's Office, in the Hungkong Botel building, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of December next, at noon, to receive the report and accounts, and elect Directors for the ensuing year in the place of those who retire in conformity with the provisions of the articles of association,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

JOHN INGLIS, Acting Secretary.

Hongkung, December 12, 1868.

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BELLEVUE HOUSE, PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENT,”

Bollyrood Road, No. B, next to the HOTEL D'EUROPE, lately Mrs VINTON'S.

CHARLES F. SEABURG.

Hongkong, December 8, 1888.

S the Undersigned intende leaving long-

services will address him at once."

JS BURLINGHAM;

Surgeon Dentist

Hotel d'Europe, December 2, 1808

LUTTERY

TWO DRAWING ROOM SELF-ACTING organe.

HE above Are very fine Instfun out, and an Ornament to à Drawing Room. 100 chances at $5 each. They are on view an the premises, 88 and 60, Wellington pireet, up to the date of drawing 24th December, 1868, at 1 pclock p.m., provid- ing the lottery be filled up...........

First prize, large Organ; second, smali

ons.

F. DA CUNHA & Co. Hongkong, December 7, 1888.

For Christmas Tables.

Minico Meat, Muscatels, Figs. Raising, Crystallised Fruits. Currants Plum Puddings.

Urange, Lemon and Litron Peol. -Fricassées dé Grenouillée

Pork Cutlets, Truffled Sausages. Whitebait, Venison, Sulmón, Truffos, Vanila, Bonbons. Prines, Desert Fruita. Rose Water Crackers.

Dake of Sussex,.

Mr G. INGMAN

Mes LOTTIE MAGILL.

Mr F. W BARTLETT. Mr T. H. BARNARY. ..Mr. W. Skow.

ByaGirl of the Period! Mr F. MACKEY. Wayland Staith,... Mr J. BULL, Michael Lambourne, Mr W: BEDFORD. Tony Foster, alias į

Mr T. Ausw. Fire the Faggot, Giles Goaling, Mr T. HARDING.

To conclude with the laughable Farce in one-ast, by

JOHN COURTNEY, Esn., Entitled

Colonel Bumpus,... Mr G. INGAN. Jack Bumpus,... Mr T. ANDESWA. Thomas Folt,..

Mr J. BULL Peter Polt,..

Waiter... James, Caroline Leslie,... Miss Amelia Fitz herbert Nibble,..

Mr W. C WHITHAM. Mr F. W BARTLETT. .Mr G. HENRY..

Migs M. HARDING,

Miss AHY SNOW

Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Chreso, Batey Boodle,...Miss LocY BEDFORD,

A Boar's Head

Krig's ChampagnLEM

Glenlivät Whiskey, Ports, Sherries, Base.

Liqueurs in grest variety. Oilman's Stores of first rate quality.

20.,

&e.

For the Children.

A splendid asortment of Toys, Christmas Tree Ornatnents. Games and Books of Games. Illustrated Gift Books.

Rooktog Horses-Dragées,

A. Obild's Swing.-

For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.

20

Parian Statuettes, Perfurie Cason..

Dressing Cares. Writing Canes

Flower Vases.

Riably-bound and Illustrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes, Fancy bozos of Bonbons,.. Photographie Albums, Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipes and Cigar Tubes.

In General New Stock

Sporting Gear of all kinds. Shooting Coats and Boots. Padug and other Saddlery and

Whips.

Mantelpieces, Grates, Feuders and

Irons.

Overland Trunks, Railway Valises, Croquet Sets, Athletic Gest Perfumery and Brushez. Wall-papers in large variety Shest Lead, Stem-plates. Electro Plate in good selection.

A large Invotos of Statidard Works. Novels Buoka on Athletica, Su Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scartes, Carpet Rugs; and Curtains. Sticks and Umbrellas a Tweeds, Coatings and Flannels.

Mand, parasODNI Many other seasonable GOODS, Hongkong. December 9, 1868.

Mary

ELLEN QEINETAN,

Orchestra by the remainder of the Band,

PRICES OF ADMISSION.

Reserved Seats,..

Front Seats,.

....$2.00. 1.00.

Back Soats,

... 0:30,

Tickets to be had from the Manager at Theatre on the Night of Performance. Murray Barracks and at the Door of the

Doors open at half-past &; Performance to commence at 9 precisely. Manager

T. H. BARNARD. VIVAT REGINA

Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION.

DHE Undersigned will sell by Public

Auction, on

THURSDAY,

the 17th December, 1868, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Roon, Comtuercial Bank Buildings,

With the "Hardy

Hull completa.

No maste or yards. 2 Anchors.

118 Fathoma Cüblə..

40

Awnings complete, with Iron Stan-

chione

Davits for 2 Boate

1 Dings,

14

fest

Osra and Awning.

2 Downton's Pumpe (1 completo). A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engines by Monera. MAUDSLAY, SONS AND FIELD; in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repairable. Spare Gear.

Cylinder Cover, Cross Head,

Bocentric Ring

Piston and Rod,

Propeller (brass),

..1 in No.

Rod connecting, complete,

Feed pump rod,

Bilge do do.... Slide

do.

For With the "Drake."

Masts complete.

Yards do.

Rigging do.

1 Ausher.

100 Fathoms Cable.

!...

Awnings complete,

Davits for 3 boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

2 Dara.

1 Downton's Pamps.

-- All standing Susis, but square föressil.

40 Horse Power high pressure engine

by Mcsere. FeN AND SONS, in good work- ing order.

o

The boilers of this vessel have been taken

Spare Geur

Cylinder Cover, Eccentric Ring (brass),.. Piston

da Rod,

Plumber-black brasses,

Fropeller (brass),

Rod connecting, complete,

1 in No.

pair... in No.

Feed pump rod,

Bilge do do.

Slide do.

Guide block,

A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper.

Hongkong, November 27, 1863,

feb

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.

·ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS,

COURT OF Dingzone. Chairman-EORGE JOHN HELLAND, Eaq. Deputy Chairman Gzo, F. HEARD, Esq. W. H. FORESS, Esq. JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SABEDON, Esq.

Eeg.

A. Jdoar, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAB. P. DUNCANSON,

Esq.

Esq. JULIUS MENRE, Esq. Riona Rowert, Feq And,

E. R. BALILIOS, Esq

Managers.

Vieron KRESSES, Esq. Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MAULEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.--Loudons and County

10 dos, boxes Mathematical Instru

ments,

Rongkong,

12 doz. assorted Essences for the

Handkerchiet

Bank

12 dos. assorted Essences for the

Handkerchief, in bottles, with

сотрав,

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at rate

24 dos, assorted Essences for the den Du par Anum on the daily

Handkerchief, in bottles, with Thermometer.

50 doz. Lavender Waterl

10 sets Table Cutlery.

50 doz, Sailor's Knives.

100 gross patent safety Watches.

20 doz. cards Children's Knives,

Forks and Spoons.

20 boxes Fuucy Soap 25 boxes Yellow Scap,

20 doz. Day and Martin's Blacking. 50 kega dron Nails. assorted, 20 pisces white Flannel,

5 cases Sardines, ̈ ̈

A few superior Spirit Levels

3 cases Gold Stone.

20 barrels Allsopp'e Bear,

An assortment of Tumblers and Wine

Glue

And, Balance of an Invoice of Homery, com-

prising

60 doz. Men's white Lambswool

Hose.

50 dos Men's white Cotton Hose 50 doz. Women's white Cotton Hase 12.Saxony Quilts 001, 14-1

50 doz fancy striped worsted Hose. 100 doz. Girls white Cotton Hose,

Assorted sizes.

TERMS of SALE. Gasly before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 71.7.

JM. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 15, 1888, de17

balance.

On Fired Deposits-

For 3 months, 2 per cent. par sunum.

#6

"

per cent,

11

,, 12

10

5 per cent.

LOCAL BALLE DreCOUNTED,

15

52

Credili

granted on and every description of Banking and on approved Securities,

Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commierolal places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, June 17. 3668

HONGKONG, HOTEL.

HAIR DRESSING SALOON.

to 12 A.X, for any Gentlemen who PEN from 8, to 8 P.M.; Sundays, may feel the necessity of having any tonsorial operation performed.

W; P. MOORE. Hongkong, December 8, 1868.

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FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT.

The stynaship

"SHAFTESBURY," Captain ATTEIN, will leave this for the above port on

sunday in öfting 162, hás

20th inst., at daylight.

For Freight, &o,, apply to

LANDSTEIN Hongkong, December 15, 1888,"

Oo,

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FÜR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA

The British steamer

T. A. GIBD,"

Capt. GARUNER, will be des- patched for the above porta, on Tuesday, the 22nd

2 at 2.P.M. Despatches will close at 1 .. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB,

1BB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1868. d+22

FOR SAIGON.

The A1 North German barque #JOHANNA MATHILDE,” Captain Luxge, will have quick despateb as above, For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1868.

FOR SINGAPORE.

Tho American Barqua

DESPATCH," Captain Jones, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, Decombor 9, 1968..

FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque

MELROSE,"

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Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British ship

tf

“ LOUISA,”***** Capt. LANSDOWN, will load bere and at Whampes, and have quick despatch for the above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Flongkong, November 12, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The N. German barque:

ALBATROSS,"

Capt. Ourss, will have quick despatch A& ahove

For Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1868..

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The A1 British ship

"KEDAR,"

of 532 Tons Register.

For Particulars, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co.

Hongkong, December 4, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American barque

STERLING

(BOILT IN 1866.).

tť

18de

of 468 Tons Register, HARDING, Master, having the greater portion of be cargo ongaged, will load here, and a Whampoa, and have early despatch for thi above port.

For Freight, apply to

COLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, Cotobar 20, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,. To follow the "Maria.”

The British abip

GOLDEN HORN,"

t#

Captain Rive, will have early despatch for the above port,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1818. -

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

Th1 British slip.

* ! ROSLIN, CASTLE, "

JAS. ALEXANDER, Master, of 644 tous Register.

For particulare, apply to MANY DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co

Hongkong, November 21, 1868.

FOR NAGASAKI.

The A1 British schooner.

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WOITY OF NIAGARA,"

Notices to Consignees,

S.8. "T. A. GIBB," FROM SINGAPORE,

PENANG & CALCUTTA, {ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Damnd steamer are requested tsend in thair Billa of Lading to the Undersigned diate delivery For countersignature, and to take imme

of their Gnolls Cotton will be landed and stored at ship's expense but shipper's risk in Messrs MORGAN LAMBERT & Co.'s Godown Marine Lot 63, and delivery may be had any time prior to the 24th inst. after which date Godown rent will be charged RINGER

|HE following cases have, béno: landēl

and stored at the risk and expense of the Consigness, who are requested to take unmediate delivery,

Ex "Donnai," 7th January, 1868, 1 Case Paper.

631.

B

- Ex "Hoogly," 31st October, 1868. YO 827 ..

1 cose Arms, Ex "Imperatrice, 4th The. 1888,4 Giaume

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.

1 case Paper.

Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

**WHITEHALL" FROM LONDON.

HE.above named vessel having arrived. in harbour, Consignees of Cargo ̋aru requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be lauded and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, November 23, 1658.

"ROSLIN CASTLE" FROM LONDON

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countorsignature and to take ininediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge

of the vee-

sel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, November 20, 1808.

Notices of Firms

NOTICE.

MR C. J. H. SOBEODEE, is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, from this date.

SCHWANBECK & THIEL. Saigon, November 14, 1868. tf

ניי.

NOTICE, THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr JALAN BILSON AL OR Fury contest om the 30th Jiano last..

Mr TODIAN PIM, MY WILLIAM NISBET OSTED and Mr H. SEYMOUR GEARY Are anthorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date.

OLYPHANT & Co Hongkong, October 6, 1868.

NOTICE

R. C. ET BADE has been admitted a Partner in our Firra here and at Shanghal from the 1st October, 1868.

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & No. Hoogkong, December 6, 1868.

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HAVE this day authorised. Mr. LANGDON DAVIES to sign my name per procuration to all orders for goods supplied the Hongkong. Hotel, and I alone am liable to pay for goods supplied upon such orders.

I have further authorised Mr Davies to collect all debta due to me on Hotel ac count, for which his receipt will be a sutt- cient discharge.

LEE APOONG. Hongkong, December 1, 1868.

NOTICE.

HAVE this day established myself as à PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AMENT C. LANGDON DAVIES, Rongkong, July 1, 1868

NOTICE,

FROM and after this date Mr GORGE F. BOWMAN will not as AGENT of the Pasific Mail Steam-ship Company at this. Port,

SL PHELPS, Agent.

Hongkong, August 15, 1867.

NOTICE. HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE

Mis authorised to sign our Firm per

MITCHELL, Master, having an-procuration, at Foochow from this date. gaged the larger portion of her

Cargo, will meet with quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co.. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.

jan8 port

A LOST an HIS morning, between Mesers SIMBEN &Co. along the Frava to the Macau Steamer and back through, Queen's Road, Dollar Note, is also a Charter-party of the Pocket BOOK, containing 45 and B.

British barque Marion, A Reward will be paid on returning the same to Messrs SIEMSSEN & Co,

Hongkong, November 21, 1968,

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The N. G: barque

MARIB Captain Klengke, will have prompt despatch for the above

For Freight, apply to

RESSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,

The first class French ship

LA PLATA

JUBIN,

IN, Mester, of did tona gister.

For particulars, apply to

FREDERIC DEGENAER

Bongkong, November 2, 1868,

re-

BIRLEY & Co.: Hongkong, June 3, 1868.

NOTICE HAVE established myself at this port as General Commission Merchant, under

he Style and Firm of GIFFORD F. PAREER &Co.

GIFFORD FORBES PARKER. Saigon, December 20, 1867,

SNOTICE.

R RYLE HOLME has been admitted

a partner in our Firm.

GLOVER & Co.

Nagasaki, January 1, 1887

NOTICE: have suthorized Me Crave Budur W to sign our Firm from this date.

DREYER & Co,

Hongkong, January 1, 1868,