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astablished February, 1845 With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping
Vo XXXIV. No. 4771, 就八十月十年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE, UZINA MAIL,
LONDON :-F. Araza, 8, Clemenťa Zainio,
Lombard Street, GrozaX STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDOn & Gezon, Ludgat Girous, E. C. BATES, FERDY & Coy: 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DROOM & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Btrest,
For Sale.
RECENTLY ARRIVED,
・AND
FOR SALB.
PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE BOBNY,STRAWBERRIES.
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
WEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
NEW YORK: ANDREW WIRD, 188, Nas
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :--GOEDON & GoICH, Mel bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally:—BRAX & BLACK, San Fran-
CiT00,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS: SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. G. HEINZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA: Masao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Montow, CAMPHILE & 10, moy, WIZSON, NICHOLLS O Forchow, Haper & Co. Shanghai,
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TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine "0. K. BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
BUSOK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 2 Tbs., and 4 g.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
LAKE, CRAWFORn & Co., and Kizzy MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES,
WALBE. Yokohamo, Lane, Oraw-in Kits. FORD & Co.
Banke.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL.....,000,000 Dollars. RASLAVE FUND:o.............1,200,000 Dollars.
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Cover of DinECTORS. Chairman—F. D. Bassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FOBSES, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq.
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
H. HOFPIUS, Tag,
Hon. W, KEBWICK,
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WILHELM REINERE
Eng....... W. S. Young, Esq.
ÜHTEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGEE
Shanghal,....................EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS-London and County
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Banka
HONGKONG.-
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
of 2 per cent, per ammum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :—
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
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11
4 per cent. "7
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5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED." Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafte, granted on London, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Américs, Ching and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Officer of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
of Interest allowed on
At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum,
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D. A. J. OROMBIE, Acting Manager,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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Oriental Bank Corporation,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
UAPITAL............
شرع
*** £800,000. REEDEVE FUND, £150,000.
Bankers
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK, THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND. THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE. FONITS
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 7 per cent, per abrum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
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4 per cent.
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6 per cent
NOW READY,
COD FISH, &o, de.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and
· FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes,
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT | NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Bizos.
"TUCK'S PATENT PACKING.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE. LIVERY HOSE.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN GABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs, up to 18 owt.
Each.
PERFORATED ZINC SHEETS. TINHAR's and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'A PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 ba to 2,600 be.
· MASBEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1878.
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For Sale.
LATE
ETTS'S DIARIES for 1870.
ARRIVALS.
Bass's DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
LADIES GARDENING TOOLS.
ELECTRO-PLATED · READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN' SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES.
POCKET KNIVES.
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit or Trenser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulsters.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newost Patterns,
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA, Latest Edition.
KELLÓR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE,
KEITH JOHNSTON'T LATEST ATLAS. DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF
TODDY KETTLES.
SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY.
SADDLERY.
SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.
GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS. NEW SEASON'S APPLES.
THE NEWEST NOVELS.
RED HEART RUM.
SHOOTING BOOTS.
MAIL.
List.” Published every Evening.
日三十月九年寅戊
Intimations.
MOORE & Co.,
VARIETY STORE,”
NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS, No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878;
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E. SIE ARTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. An MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H. J. H. THE GRAND DUKS ALEXIS of Russia.
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ПHE Spacious Fremises being built espe
cially for the production of Portraituro REFERENCEight throughout all the Hours of the Day and fitted up so as to command the best!
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
HIS MEETING will take place on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1879.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or Presentations to make are invited to communicate with the CLERK OF THE Covasy on or before the 19th Instant.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut, R.A., Clerk of the CouTED, Hongkong, October 11, 1878,
HONGKONG RACES, 1879,
THE HONGKONG DERBY, a SWEEP- STAKES of 820 Each, half forfeit INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP if Declared on or before the Date of Closing BOOTS, &c., da; ko
Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and $30 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bont LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Grifins at Date of Entry (25th January, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
MHE POWERFUL SOREW STRAUSE SEAGULL
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tog and Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expense. She has proved herself to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.
ALBO,
The Schooner
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM:
TOTICE is hereby given, that TEN- DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Years from the lot of March, 1879, under the Provisions
is Open from 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'lcok p.m., under the personal Management of D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the, latest novelties,
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges. STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, September 19, 1878,
FOUND.
PAIR OF GREEN GLASS SPECT
ACLES, Silver Mounted, which were loft in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, On Sunday, the 6th Instant. The Owner van beve same by applying to Mr GRIMBLE, at the Magistracy, and Paying Expenses of Ad- vertising.
Mongong, October 17, 1878.
0024
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be Received In the Goods of CHAN WOOND TONG, Deceand. at this Office, until Noon on WEDNES DAY, the 23rd October, 1878.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above- mentioned.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender.
Should the highest Tender be less than the sum the Governor thinks a fair price 1879). First Pony 70 per cent., Second for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in Pony 20 per cent., and Third Pony 10 Council will grant Incennes direct under per cent. Weight 10st. 7. One-mile-and-Section 3 of the Ordinance, and take such a-half NOMINATIONS CLOSE OD SATUR- further staps as may be necessary to realize DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed a fair price. to the CLERK OF THE COURss, at the Hongkong Club.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Liant, A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1878..
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
"0 0 E BA ̄ ̄ ̄N” 134 tons register, built at Singapore in 1804, of Singapore Flardwood and Teak, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR with Iron Fasteninge. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last, and is now in first-class order.
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY, Ship Brokers, where the Inventuries may be sOED.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878.
FOR SALE.
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NE STEAM LAUNOH, 70 feet Long, 12 fest Beam, 6 Levi Depth of Hold, 6 feet Draft of Water,
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour,
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1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Cora
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri: butions for the year ending 81st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributorn may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alters tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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11 feet Beat, 6 feet Depth of Held, & festens VISITING AMOY and Foo
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long,
Draft of Water.
High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, feet 6 inches Beam, 6 foat 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water.
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Bour,
For further Particulara, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDKY, late P. & O. FACTORY. Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
R. ROGERS begu to say that he How, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Beturning November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
HUTCHING B bega to announce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to cupply
BEEF, MUTTON, & from 1st October, and truzia that they may grant him their support
SKOP WAZZINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
SIETH RETURN of CAPITAL at the Rate of TWO TAELS per AVING Learned that Large Quantities SHARE will be made to Shareholders of of IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA Record on the 11th October, Payable at WATER have recently been imported to the Office of the Liquidators, on MON Hongkong, we caution the Public against DAY, the 1st October.
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OHINESH DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Farts and II. A to M, with Introduetlen. Royal Éva, pp. 404.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: FIVE DOLLARS, OF TWO DOLLARS AND A HALF per-Part.
To be had from Mens LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghaljand Menary KELLY & WALE; Shanghai, Hongkongs March 1, 1,070
purchasing any that does not bear the name Warrants will then be delivered by the **MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label. Undersigned to Bhareholders, or their Each Bottle of the Genuine in wrapped lawful representatives, on presentation of with a pamphlet printed on paper which Share Certificates for Endorsement. has the words "LANMAN & KEMP
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company NEW YORK" in Water Mark
will be ULOSED from the 11th to the 21st October, inclusive.
Mesare MELOHERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
By Order,
By Command,
C. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, October 8, 1878.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
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TAM A CHAI,
2
THOMAS HART,
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WILLIAM SHANNON,
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WILLIAM MATCHETT,
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LEE AW LOO,
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MASUN,
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ALEXANDER CAMPBELL,,,
WONG YOW,
LEONG KIN,
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WILLIAM DUNPHY,
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OTICE la hereby given, that in accord- ance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 9, of 1870, Section 3, an Order hasi been made by FRANCIS SNOWDEN, Esquire, Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for CRE DITORS and others to send in their CLAIMS against the above Estates to MONDAY, the 4th day of November, 1878, on or before which date all Claims must be proved, otherwise they will not be in-
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR cluded in the scheme of Livistan.
All Persono indebted to the said Estates 1877.
are required to make immediate Payment to
C. B. PLUNKET, HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
Official Administrator. Hongkong, October 4, 1878,
SH
pany are requested to Furnish the Undoraigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of TWENTY
PER CENT (20 %) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and as Cisims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
NOTICE,
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Dx EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 01.
CHINA SEA,
WESCROW DISTRICT-WENUHOW HARBOUR.
"Lion Rock" Beacon NOTICE is hereby given that a BEACON
STRAITS ASLATIO SOCIETY.
not
this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY is Now READY for Delivery. Coples can be obtained from the HONDEAKT SECRETARY, Singapore, or from the Editor "CHINA MAIL."
THE First Number of the Journal of
PRICE: Extra Copies to Members, 81 Copies to Non-Members,
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
豆
Eack
The Steamship
ESMERALDA,”
0028
Capt. CULLEN, will be de- spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at 2 d'Olock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
0019 Hongkong, October 17, 1878.
The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG,"
has been erected on a small Pinnacle Rock called "SHL SER" (Lion Rock) Submerged 8 feet at E. W. Springs, FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW. situated near the anchorage at Wenchow about 600 feet S. E,, of the Esrt end of the Island known as the Chiang-Hsin-Baŭ, which is in the middle of the River oppo- | site the North Wall of the City.
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 18 inches in diameter, palated Black and White Alternate Hands, on which le fixed BALL, 6 feet in diameter, painted Black with's Horisontal White Band round the Centre,
Capt. Punchard, will be dé- spatched for the above Ports
on SUNDAY, the 20th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1878.
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The Steamship
The top of the Pole is 26 feet ahora FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL El W. Springs, The Centre of the Bill is 10 feet above EL W. Bytluge,
By order of the Inspector General of
Ountoms,
OCEAN KING," Captain Rose, will be de spatched as above on or about)
the 18th Insten,
For Freight, apply to
pe20) Hongkong, October 8, 1878.
GERALD E, WELLESLEY,
Acting Engineer in Chief; RUSSELL & Co., Imperial Maritime Qustoms, LANMAN & KEME.
Liquidators. Engineers' Offies, New York, July 9, 1878.
2030 || Bheaghal, Ostober 9, 1878, ⠀⠀polé| Shanghai, September 30, 1878,
RUSSELL & Co., Agent,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON!
The 3/3 L 1 1 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Oo.
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooner **JAPAN,"
>Captain OxTMANN, will be de- spatched as above on or about
22nd-Proximo.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, September 16, 1878,
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 British Bark).
"ADA MELMORE, Captain SEWELL, will lead here for the above Poit, and will
bave quick dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 27, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The I Britiah Hark.
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain Pizman, will load hare for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Bongirong, September 17, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK, Tho A 1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MÙAD,” DIXON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Barge
** CHALLENGE,” DOUGHTY, Mastor, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
03
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,” DEXTER, Master, will loud here for the above Port, and wi
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOBN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878. *.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GEO, COLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN &Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The British Ship
“SIR CHARLES NAPIER,” GEO. FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Bark
"LOTTIE MOORE," HUDSON, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will
Have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & 0%. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK
The A 1 American Bark
“ALBERT RUSSELL,” CARVER, Mentor, will load hors for the above Fort, and wil
hava quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 8/3 L 11 American Bark
"DIRIGO.** STAPLES, Master, will lead here for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O., Hongkong, July 80, 1878,
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