2
Malle.
STEAM FOR
Bingapore, Penang, Foint de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediterranean Forts, Southampton, and London, ALROY
Bombay, Madras, Jaloutte, and
Australia.
THE PENINSULAR AND O31 hip THE PERINGULAR AND OrignZAL STRAM GWALIOR, Captain J. C. BAROT, Will leave this on SATURDAY, the 18th May,
at Noon.
For further Particulars, apply to
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A. LIND, Superintendent,
Hongkong, May 4, 1878.
U. E-MAIL `LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
THROUGH 10 NEW YORK, TIA
OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUGRINE A YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANOZBOR.
THE U. §. Mall Steamer CITY OF THE
PEKING will be despatched for 8an Francisco, via Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 23rd May, at 8p.m., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bille of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Forta, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States via Over land Railways, to Elavana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantis liner of Steamers.
A REDUCTION OF TWENTY PER GENT on regular rates is granted to OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY, AND MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL AND CONSULAR SERVICES IN COMMIS. SION.
Freight will be sesolved on board until 4 p.m., of 22nd May. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m. Bame day; all Parcel Peakages should be marked to address in full; value of same La required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,
For further information as to Pasage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 8, Praya Central,
RUSSELL & Co, Agents. Hongkong, April 26, 1878.
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Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
IN CONNMOZION. WITH TEN
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING
RAILROAD COMPANIES -
i. AND
ATLANTIO. STEAMERS,
THE B. & #BELGIC" will be de
spatched for San Francisco via Yoko- hams, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th June, p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers foc Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai.
8W
sight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of the 4th June. PARCEL PACKAGES Will be received at the Offee unil 5 p.m. same day: all Paroal Packages should be marked to addrawn in full; value of same is required,, ›
A EXDUCTION is made on BETURN Pas- BAGE TICKETS.
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS granted to Officers of the Anny and Navy and to Mambers of the Cryiz and Conavlar SERVICES,
For further Information as to Freight or Pesage, apply to the Agamay of the Company, No. 37, Queen's Road Central
G. B. EMORY; Agent
Hongkong, May 10, 1878.
·TES CHINESE MAIL,
PIEKA OF ADVERTISING IN THE Chinese Molls
stolen
wo sents a character for the first 100
characters, and one cont a character beyond the first 100, for firat Insertion, and half price for repetitiona during the first treek. Subsequent weeks': Insertions will be charged only one half the amount of the dank-wook's charge, Advortisaments for half a year and longor will be allowed a deduction of 25 per cent on the total amount, and contracts for more favourable - torma
an be made.
1
Efforts have bran made to estabilah Agents for circulat the Chinese Mall in all the ports and In the interior of China, ali the ports in Japan, in Saigon, Singapore, Penang, Calcutta, Batavia, Manhia, the Philippines, Australia, San Francisco, Peru
And other places which Chinese frequent
When the list of Agencies is completed, is will be published Agents have been Already established in most of the above plasen, and in important ports more than are agent has been appoibled në DECE Hongkong, Fabmary 18, 1976
›
Insurances.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE A850- CIATION.
CAPITAL-Fully Paid-up......... Tik 420,000 PERMANENT RESERVE...
230,000
SPECIAL RESERVE FUND................ 76,000
THE CHINA MAIL.
Insurances.
THE OHINA FIRE INBURANOR
COMPANY, LIMITED/
HRÁD OFFICE HONGKONG,
*Notices to Consignees
SCONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
CONS From Maning are hereby JONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8.
notified that their Goods are being landed and stored in the Godowns of the Under GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of signed at their riak and oxpense.
Total Capital and accumula-Ts. 725,000 A China and Japait, and as Singapore No Firo Insurance has been effected.
tions this date.............
Directors:
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chairman. M. W. BOYD, Esq. O, KREBS, Esq. M. P. EVANS, Esq, O. LUCAS, Esq.
Secretaries:
MeMm. RUSSELL & Co., Shanghai, London Bunkers! Meara, BARING BROTHERS & Co. Agencies in:
HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, and the Prinsipal Ports in the East,
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to
all parts of the World, at current rates, 2
Subject to a charge of 12 % for Interest on Shareholders' Capital, ALL THE PROFITS OF THE UNDERWRITING BUSINESS will be annually distributed among all Contribu- tore of Business in proportion to the premium paid by them.
RUSSELL & Cors
Agents. Hongkong, October 1, 1877.
>/k
Baigon and Penang om ha
Kisks accepted, and Policies of Inanmazon. granfod at the rates of Premium qurrent af the above mentioned Porte.
XO CHARGE FOR POLICY FIRS,
JAR,
COREY JOUGHTRLE
Secretary. Hongkong, November 1, 1871.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
(FIRE AND LIFE.)
Capital,—Two MILLIONS STERLING,
M
THE Undersigned are prepared to graas
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 4, 1878.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
TH
THE 8. S. Fenics having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to sond their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods "AR
Intimations.
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
HENRY B. HYDE, President. J. W. ALEKÄNDER, Vice President. SAMUEL BOBROWE, Secretary,
A. A. HAYES, Jr., General Manager, for
China and Japan.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 120,..BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
Assets Surplus.
$31,700,000 $ 5,500,000
THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents in Hongkong, China, for the aboya Company, are prepared to Apept Cargo impeding the discharge will be at Risks at greatly reduced ratas and upon onse landed and stored at Consignees, risk, terms very favourable to the assured. and expens0,11 12 14 19 1974 MIN 1 For fall information
And particulars JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
OLYPHANT & Oo., Hongkong, May 6, 1878-
Agents,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
myls
Cargo are hereby informed that truless CONSIGNEES of the Undermentioned the same be taken delivery of within one month from this date it will be sold to pay
Porrors against the Rink of FILE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, om Goods on board Vessels and on Hula of Vetsels in Harbour, at the mal Terms and Conditioni.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re-expenses, 001 solved, and tranunitied to the Directors
for tháis decision.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
NOTICE
POLICIES granted at ourrent rates on Marine Risks to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profita are distributed annually, to Contelbutors, whether Bhareholders m.not, in proportion to the nett amount of Premis contributed by ench, the remaining third being carried to Rosarve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Co. General Agents,
Hongkong, Apr. 17, 1878,"
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- guranças at ourroni ratën
MELCHÉRS & Co., Agonis, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874
1a taste
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Bats of Párliament,
ESTADLGEND 1809.
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
THE Undersigned, 'Aasars at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared
to grant Polides agalust, FIRE to the extent of £10,000 any Building, où on Merchandise in the game, at the
usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent
GILMAN & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, July 6, 1875.
SHEONG ON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
S
CAPITAL ONE. MILLION DOLLARS,
Directors: KWOK AUREONG, Merchant. PANG YIM, Merchant.
Ho Sam, of Hop Vik Chan, Merchant. Loo YSE, of the Yes On Hong, Merchant. LES SING, of Lai Hing Firm, Merchant, CHBANG SING YEoso, Mardiant. CHOY CHAN, Merchant.
Manager HO AMEL
BUILDINGS and on GOODS stored DOLICIES against FIRE granted fon therein at CURRENT RATES, subject to
DISCOUNT of 20% on the Premis.
OFFICE, No. 8 and 9, Praya West. Hongkong, August 28, 1877.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE,
4123
INCORPORATED By Royal CHARTER
of:
His Majesty King Georga The Firth, A. D. 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are
| prepared to grant Ingusanoss as follows:
St Marine Department. Policies at current rates rayable elthen here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia, a 17 y
Fire Deparimmi Fallales famed for long or short periodent current fates. A discount of 20% allowed. Life Department, 5,000 at reduced rates) Polistes fauned for summe not exoeding
↑ HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872, -- ba
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
*** AND LONDON, ENG
first ciñas Idves up to £1000 on a Bingle If required, protection will be granted an
JE
For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro- potal of any other information, wyply to ARNHOLD, KARBERO – 02,
Agenis Hongkong di Canton.. Hongkong, January 4, 1887.-
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Policies against Firs, to the extent of $45,000 on Buldings, or os Goods stored therein, at current Lotal rates, subfoot to Discount of 20% on the Premia,
"Theater 3 291 NORTON & Co
Agenti.
Hongkong, January 1, 1974,
"To Let.
TO LET-AT MACAO. COMMODIOUS BUNGALOW, with Fins GARDEN, near the BOMPARTO FORT, FRAYA GRANDE, West. Possession on Let Juns.
A. À DE MELLO & Co,
my17 Macao, May 10, 1878.
TO LET THE Dwelling House No. 6, Mosque Terraco," possessión from 15th April
Three Officer, In Club Chambers.
Apply to
next.
DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co, Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
1671
TO LET,
ITOUSE No. 9, Queen's Road Central,
with Godowns attached. Houses No. 2, and 5, Seymour Terrace.
DAVID BASSOON, SONB & Oc Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
TO 'LET. SUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT BUNGALOW ON SHAMEEN, in Canton. Possession from 25th May.
Apply to
"ARMEDBHOY HABIBBHOY. Hongkong, May 6, 1878.
TR
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
i
Ex Argentine, 30th April, 1877, M........
.....10 Одава. Ex Higi, 26th May, 1877 WS (in diamond). Caser DS & Co. (in diamond) BoL
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. 7, Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 4, 1878,
je4
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
apply to
Hongkong, January 21, 1878,..
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY,
"MFORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDBIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDIESE
CINES AND PERFUMES. SIMON ARE 199
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness,
and Prompt Attention,
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
MARITIMESY, SAN JIGU Near the Canton Steimer's Wharf,
Hongkong, July 13, 1878,
requested to send in the Bills of JONSIGNEES of the following Cargo Loding to the Undersigned for counter. Egnature, and take inmediate delivers Tila Dargo has been landed and starna aki their risk and orpost
No Fire Insurance has been affected,
- Volume · · Sixth of the “CHINA REVIEW."
No V-Vol. VI.
OF THE
(No. 4634-May 11, 1878.
Intimations.
A MEW STOCK OF
NEAT JOBBING TYPES HAVING BEEN RECEIVED. FROM ENGLAND,
THIS OFFICE IS PREPARED TO“ EXECUTE :
BOOK & JOR PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
AT BEASONABLE BATES. FANCY: BALL PROGRAMIDS ASSORTED BIZER IN GOLD AND COLOURS,
BALL PENCILS,
assorted colours
MENU CARDS,
-203-
In Gold & Coloured Borders & Patterns,
BOOKS BOUND IN APPROVED
PATTERNS.
For Sale. AGREEMENTS FOR FOREIGN-GOING
BRIPS,
LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S WASHING
BOOKS,
CONTRACT PASSAGE TICKETS, EXPORT CARGO REPORTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, CHARTER PARTIES, SHIPPING ORDERS, BILLS OF LADING, PASSENGER LISTS, BILLS OF SALE, LOG BOOKS, WILLS,
Thika Mail Office, 2, Wyndham Birset, (Back of Club).
THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL
TELE.Circulation of THIS PAPER bas - Toon very much extended. The fol lowing are some of its Agents Macao.-Man Chuen Shop,
Canton Bing Chuen Native Fort Ofoej
BD44CHINA REVIEW | Luen Hing Street; Chul Heung Low Hotel,
Ex "Iraouaddy"
V (in triangle) 2481/5 Order, from
5 cases. Cottona, .................................. Istre K (in diamond) 616/24 Orderz,
10 cases Worsteds........... Hongkong, April 26, 1878.
London
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES”
MARITIMES
1. 8. TIGRE
NOTICE (ONSIGNEES · of Cargo per 8..
0° Copernic, from London, In conneo, tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their riak at the Company's Godewrk, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing."/
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con algnees, before To-Mossow, the 4th Instant, at 10 a.m., requesting it to be landed here.”
Bills of Lading will be counteralgned by the Undersigned,
WILL BE READY IN A FEW DAYS,
Chism. Mail Office, Hongkong, May 2, 1878.
NOTICE,
OFFICE OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR-
ANCE ASSOCIATION.
Luen Hing Street; Kwong Tin FarShop, an Teal Streets Biz Sii Chuen Fan, Tung Wen Kwan; Yuan Fong Shop, in front of the Provindal Treasurer's Yamen How Yuan Shop, Small Market Street, New City; Yen Cheung Photograph Shop, Honam; Kwai Heung Bhoy, Bin Choong, Hònaza, ⠀
Swatow-Sul Cheong Hongs Woh Shan Loong Hong.
Amoy.--Chin Cheong Hong, Mook Kak Street.
Foochow Mr Yi Ching Cheong, Foo- chow Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Mari. | time Customs,
Shanghai-My Ng Obing Shun, Mari- SHANGHAL, April 2014 1878, €time Customs; Me Ho Yus Chuen, MA. EW SHARE CERTIFICATES, In Jardine, Matheson & Co.; Mr Kwong time Customs; Mr Chun Sing Hol Meases exchange for the Exlating Once, will Chuen Fook, Educational Mission School 1 be issued to Shareholders of record on the and Mow Sing Sang Kee shop, 15th May next.
N
It is requested that Shareholders will send in their Fresent Certificates sa soon as possible after that date, and that those who have not yet elgned the Deed of Settle ment will do so without delay, By Order of the Directors,
Goods remaining unclaimed after FR my24 DAY, the 10th Instant, si Noon, will be. enbject to rent and landing charges...
· No Fire Insuranos has been affectedLo
FL. DO POVEY, Agent.
Hongkong, May 3, 1878.
Intimations.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, jo
B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
¿
RUSSELL & Co., Beer etaries.
PRICE $6. THE TREATY PORTS
OF
Ningpo.Mr Sung Min Ches, Maritime Customą,
Bankow-Yes Hing Hong.
Chefoo.Yes Shan Hong.
Japan-Mr Leong Chun Tong, Munta pal Office, Yokohama,
Baigen Wohang Hong,
Singapore-Ting Kee Hong; Kwong Foot Sang Hang,
Penang.-Yow Wing Fong; Argess Office. Calcutta-Mow Sing Company.
San Francisco. Kwong Foong Tal Hong. The above are some of the Agonales, others will be published, when they are
China and Japan, arranged for. Negociations are in progress
▲ COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE OPEN PORTs or with the express consiers who carry the official despatches and Peking Gastles, to THOSE COUNTRIES, TOGETHER WITH Feireniate the Chinese Mail in the Interior of KING, VEDO, HONGKONG AND MAÇÃO.
China FORMING
GUIDE BOOK & VADE ME- CUM FOR TRAVELLERS, MERCHANTS,
AND RESIDENTS IN GENERAL,
M2, Tha Day admited & PARTIES H. E. ADMIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, 370. pp. 618. With 29 MAPS and PLANS
is This PAETHEL
GILMAN & Co.
In our Firm,
Hongkong and Foodhow, May 1, 1878,
and
by ELL HL. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIE Wx. F. MATERE, N. B. Daware, and
OF RUSSIA.
CHAS. KING, COMPILED AND EDITED BY N. B.
jelTAS on hand the Largest and Best
H
collection of Views of China, Pho tographs of the Ruins and destructions st Canton, caused by the Tornado of the Boglish Ladles, Russis Leather, "Velvet, 11th Instant Coloured Photographs, of Morrpsco, and Carved-wood Photographic Albums, Scrap Books, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums - Frames and- 288 Cases, Gilt Moulding for Frames, all of
assorted sizes, tastes and prices.
NOTICE. THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr EDWARD CUNNINGHAM in our Firm In Hongkong and China, Crasne on the 81st December last,
RUSSELL & Co. China, March 8, 1878.
NOTICE
THE Interest of the late JOHN GUR THY in our Firm Caner on the 80th Ultimo ALAMA
BILVERLOCK & Co. Foochow, May 1, 1876.
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NOTICE. THE Interest and Responsibility of the Undersigned in the Chines Mall, ##### Tun Tai Po), OzASED from the lab August, 1877, but Dabis price to that Date will be received and paid by him.
OHUN AYIN. Hongkong, April 0, 1678.
NOTICE Reference to the shots, the Under.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
The above has the pleasure to inform bla numerous. Cantomers and the Pablle of
ment is REMOVED to the Newly-erected Comodious Bulding in Queen's Road Central, next to Messrs SANDER & Co.'s.
Hongkong, April 22, 18785**
NOTICE
THE CHINESE MAIL,
DENNYS, PA.D. LONDON: N. TRUBNER & Co, Horokore: China Mail Office. Prico, $8, leather half bound. The scope of this work includes detailed descriptions of important Sirza and Mont- HENTS, notes on the CLIMATE and general TOPOGRAPHY, FAUNA, FLORA, GESIOGI and METEOROLOGY of each Port and its neighbourhood, with HISTORICAL NOTIONS and minute details respecting the rise and progress and social characteristics of the
tieulars are added summaries and statisticsol the TRADE of each open Port, compiled from official returns, together with statements respecting ComKAGE, CURRENCY, and Ex- CHANGES, LANES OF STEAM COMMUNICATION, DisTarots, and rates of Passage: Money, Hints, and recommendations to travellers, giving full particulars of Ourier and mode of proceeding to the less frequented settle ments are also included, combined with notes on DOMEstid Markets and Mode of living.
THOM and after the Chinese New Year's
In addition to furasiahing similar partien- day (February 17, 1874) the Chinese are the Boction devoted to Hongkong Half will be issued DAILY instead of a contains an historical sketch forming * WISELY a heretofore. No change, chronological Index of the chief svente sver, will be made in the pain of subscripwhich occupied public attention between tion, which will remain at 3€ per annum.
The charges for advertisements and now 1841 and 1865, including POLITICAL EVENTS,
the Changes in the
Hongkong, March 10, 1874.
Chair and Boat Hire. Lagalised TABIFF OF FAREE FOR CHAISA CHAIR BEARERS, AND BOATE,
IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG, Chairs and Ordinary Fullaway Boats, Half hour,...,10 cta. | Hour, min 10 cfm Three honza... 50 ots. ↑ SI1⁄2 hours...... Octa. Day (from 6 to 6),..
One Dollar Licensed Bearers (asch),
Hour, Half day, Day,
+
**
10 cents.
85 cents.
...50 cants.
BOAT AND GODLIN HIRS. BOATS.
28t Clais Cargo Boat of 5 or 900 Epicule, per Day, the
1st Class Cargo Boat of 5 or 600 plonla, per Lond,......
Cargo Boat of 600
Day 3rd Class Cargo Best of 600
plouls, per Load,
www
$3.00
0.00
9.50
1.78
3rd Bless Cargo Boat or Ha-kan Boat of 800
pleals, per Day,
∙1:50. Brd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kan Boat of 800
pinis, per Load
1:00 Brder Cargo Boat or Baskan Bost of 800
50 plouls, Half Day
N
́or Fullaway Bosis, per Day,
Bampans,
-One Hoar,
HAH.an-Boaz,
$1,00
10
After 6 3.M...
10 cenie extra.. Nothing in this Ecals prevents private agros-
That for the Street Coolles is as fol
AZARET COOLERS.- Seals of Hirs for Atrast Ocoller.
Igned has Luanno the Chinese Mini wamlated to those of in Chine for pastag of taperiant ORDINANCE the ments. from the lat August, 1877, and has engaged the Chinees Bind make Handmade ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE OF EMINENE the services of Mr. Learn Your CHUA, medium for advertise Wordeng (kist RESIDENTE, record of the most notable lows as Translator and General Manager of the
The Conductors guarantee an eventual PARADIRA, ROBBERIES, MURDER FRAUDA, How pary which under its new regime circulation of one thou and cóples, likes and Criminal TRIALS, ADDERILIS Underguisé havi been appointed cellent medium for advertising, coped by already the most infirental andre Journal And Pamario, do, dull tables
especially published, and enjoys considera
The appendix contains of the | Ons Day,... Agents for the above Cementy så 3 the Manager is able to devote his whois as the Porta" of Chins, and
prestige various steam companies lines. It also Half Day201 Honglegas, Canton Bochou hashas attention to the conduct of dan Newspaper. Biegapore, Penangs Calents, as Braces and Badkow, and am prepared to guanį Insurances at vurrent esten, plea
KONG OHIM,
| eo add "Australia Lassss of the Hongkong Chinass Maili Chino Mai Odin, Mongkong, April 6, LATO,
HOLLIDAY) WISH & IN Mongkong, Osicber 16, EDER.
includes 01100s of over 440 works Thawa Honni published to the English language upon. One HotKTI China and Japan, walls a copious Irons Half Houten
KELISE
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