A STOBY IN VERSE. Jaribus, regina, tus do liters ocial, Firgli Not without thoughts that sche with memories of foreign seasons and of days and nights Of other skies I,look back, and, amidet
From familiar in my infant years
But now grown alien to my travelled oyer Accustomed long to foreign sights, 1 muso Upon the scenes and faces of a home Of many a year ago.
I saw her first
When we drove from the railway station where Her father mot mo come a long long way From my old home; and pointing to a house Before an open space of greeti and sky,
He said: "That is your home for many a your
To come," Clad in a winter clank of rod
A little girl, she might be ten years old And more, was standing at the iron gata Underneath two grey leafless hawthorn trees; And as carriage neared, I looked, And Margaret was laughing merrily.
fix winters paused, my school and college daye Were o'er. Tho night before I left the hoses Where grew two hawthams by the gate, Before an open space of green and sky, We had a merry,perty at the house.
My college courados chaffod: "I sick for love of the proud gypsy beauty Rosabelle." The worry meeting langbed; I looked, abono Margaret was not laughing merrily.
The carriage stood outside the iron gats Underneath two grey budding bawthorn trees, Before au open space of green and sky Sick at heart at the gato I turned and looked, And Margaret was woeping bitterly.
Two Summers more again I rosshed the geto Where two grey hawthorns then in blossom grew Before an open spucs of grean and sky;
stances will have a vergasery time of it; and we need hardly way that, no man of ex- perience would think of wording a specifien- tion sa vaguely, Yot after giving the most minute instructions possible, something must bo loft which the engineer cannot fill in some loophole will be found through which To avoid
a dishonest contractor can creep.
For Sale.
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WHERE YOU CAN BUY
BLANKETS.
SARATOGA TRUNKS, TRAVELLING BAGS and SATOHELS. AGATE COOKING UTENSILS. THE AMERICAN BROILER. TURNBULL'S FAMILY SCALES. TOBACCO SHAVES.
the consequences tho engineer always intro Superior California LAMB'S WOOL duces a clause to the effect that abould any dispute arise between the engineer and the contractor the engineer himself shall be wole arbitrater, and his decision shall be final.
a body To such a clause contractors object. Yet it is very difficult to see how Ite presence can be avoided. The only sub- stitute for the engineer in such a case would bo some third party or arbitrator; and a lit the reflection will show that it would be necessary to keep an arbitrator constantly on the works to judge between the engineer and the contractor. He would thus ba vir- tually the engineer, and on him would de- volve the responsibility for the due perform ance of the contract. Such a state of affairs could not be allowed to exist, to think that there is shot, and we venture all no hardship inflicted upon contractors
otors by the objection-
able clause. Let 118 that A.
ont a bargala is made that a
eer
AMERICAN and CHUDA's LOCKS, HOUSE GONGS. SMOOTHING IRONS. LEMON SQUEEZERS, MOUSE TRAPS. BILLIARD QUE TIPS and CHALK. PANUS CORIUM for BOOTS, American AXES and HATCHETS. LIFE BUOYS.
118 suppose for a moment. A. wants a house or a bridge built, and ampleys B. to build it. No specification
shall bo built to please 4. for: tain sum. Now no man in his senses will sign a contract under such conditions with- out fully realising that it is quite optional with B. whether he does or does not keep and pay for the bridge when it is finished.. The contractor will arrange accordingly, and he will include the risk of rejection in the COPPER WIRE GAUZE:
BOOKETS and BLUE LIGHTS. DOUGLAS OFFICE CHAIRS,
I stepped from eat the marriage, tamad and looked, price lie will obargo for the work. The WAFFLE IRONS.
And Margaret was shiling happily.
The autumn came. Again at the old gate. Underneath two gray wind-blown hawthorn trees Before an open space of green end sky, The carriage stood." Farewell, mmember me!" Poor Margaret was weeping bitterly.
Hongkong, January 30, 1881)—
H.
CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS. (The Engineer, Bel. 3.)
GLIDIRONS.
existence of a specification is the contractor's safeguard and if he takes are not to sigu tion with which he is not satisfied, have no reason to complain of the FIRE GRATES. objectionable claves. In dealing with brieke, for example, let it be stipulated that they American SOFT FELT HATË, shall cote from a certain distrlet, weigh a given weight, and absorb a fixed quantity of water and no more. Let it be stipulated that dement shall support a tensile straia
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IN
Hangkong.
N E.W
INSTRUOTIVE
BOOK S
AND AMUSINO.
А
Mails.
Notices to Consignees. Hongkong Bates of Postage.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM LONDON, SINGAPORE AND
PENANG.
No. 5481 FEBRUARY 5, 1881.
PATTERNS Some difficulty la experienced In obtaining a general understanding what is a Pattern. It is a bond fide sample (Revised December 1st, 1880, )
of goods which the sender has for sale, or In the following Statements and Tables of goods which he wishes to order, & it în the Rates are given in cents, and are for to conelst of the smallest predible quantity Letters, per half ounce, for Books and compatible with shewing what the goods.
are, and must have no, intrinalo vale. Patterns, per two ounced
Nompapers over four ances in weight are charged double, trablo, &c, as the To provide means of remitting mall case may be, but such papers or packets or sums of money to or from the Colony and papers may be sent at Book Bata. Two between the Ports of Olin the Port Newspapers must not be folded together masters and Agents are allowed tai not Hongkong Postage one, nor must anything whatever baisserted required to purahas except 1
+ bona fide Supplements Printed
Stamps from foreign residenta matter way, however be enalpaed, if the Belwean Hongkong and Yokohama, how whole be paid at Book Rate. Prices Car
ever, in either direction, [Money-Orders rent may be past enteri
either as Newspapers or
at be used.
THE S. 8. Loudoun Cuale, Manual, Commandor, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby STEAM FOR
informed that the Goods are being landed SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE at their risk into the Gedowns of the Un- dersigned at Wanchai, whenco delivery may GALLE, ADEN, BUEZ,
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR,
on the Wharf are at liberty to do so. BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded ouj, un- before SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON;
lass notice to the contrary be given
Commercial Papers sigally such papers ALSO,
Noon TO-DAY.
Ahough Written b Hand do not be No. Claims will be admitted after the, they
for personal corre least BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, AND
Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods the charsoter of an foleni og
soch as invojber, deeds, copied. "AUSTRALIA.
kki mosto, da N.B.Cargo can be taken on through Bille subject to rent.
of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
་-
HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship LOMBARDY, Capt. J. B. CHAPMAN, with Her Majesty's Maite, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on MONDAY, the 7th February, st.4 p.m...
Cargo will be received on board natil 10 a.m. on the day of departure,
Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Oe until 10 a.m. ou the day of departure.
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Point do Galle; but Ton and Gonorat Cargo at Bombay, arriving one week later than by the direct route vi Galle.
For further
Particular regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the
TION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong,
The Contents and Fatus of Packages are required to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Ogm- pany's Black Bills of Lading.
Am Bookab
The Stamps tendered for must not exceed 350 in value, must be
perfectly clean, in good condition, and in strips of ai as no separate lamps will be
remaining after the 11th Instant will bo sponde Tuscharge on them is the sameurchased, They must be presented par
The Postmaster or agent as for books, but, whatever the weight of aurally an accompanied by note a packet containing any partially written paper, it will not be charged less than 6 purchasing if his public funds in hand 20 More Me not suflelent, and he will refuse to parahae In any case which appears doubtful or The render of any Registered Article
suspicious. Be is allowed to abarga a fell may accompany it with a Return Roosit Commission of one per cent on all Blampe
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
∙Agente Hongkong, February 4, 1881.-
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY. FROM BATAVIA, SAMARANG, SOU, RABAYA, MACASSAR, GORONTALO
AND MANILA.
HE Steamship 4jch having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to and in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countorsignaturo, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
on paying an extra fee of 5 cents, fa
The limit of weight for Books and Com marcial Papers to Foreign Post Offices Le 4lbs: Patterns for such offices are limited to 8 ounces, and must not exceed those dimensions: 8: inches by Lachen by 3 insbes
N.R. mars No Registration.
purchased.
POST OFFICE NOTICE
Unclaimed Dorrespondence, February 4, 1881.
Lets, Rap
#Lens Fas
17
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1 pol. 1 pr
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MAM Fook
1 reg..
Countries of the Portal Unton The Union may be taken to comprise Alvis, Samael Europe, most foreign possessions in Zaia, Aming, Mr Japan, W Africa, Egypt, Mauritius, all A. W. L. No-America, Mexico, exivador, Brazil Axyemoorish, G. 1 Porn, Venexuels, The Argentine Republicaid, J. Jamaica,
Galace, Boadoras
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAK NAVIGA- Cargo impeding the dischargo will be at Bermuch all Danish, Barney, Wome
A. MOTVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, January 94, 1881.
NOTICE
fer
of 200 lb. per square inch, or sach other Fon LADIES AND OFFICE USE; strain as may be fixed on. The engineer can make no objection to bricks which com- he find ply with the conditions, nor can fault with cement which satisfies the stipuia- When any considerable engineering work, tions he himself made, A little practical. such for example as a bridge, is to be con-experience will soon make contractors aware de- strusted, it is the practice to prepare certain of the points which must be accurately instructions which are known as "The fined in a specification to avoid trouble; and whore Specification" and to invite contractors to first-rate contractors dealing with men say for what price they will carry out the they have put dealt with before will not with which they are not work adding to the instructions given in siga specifications
but second- the specificamen, Withon things being equal, satisfied until they because the contractor who is willing to do the work class men like a vague for the smallest remuneration is usually it gives them a chance of making more they could otherwise realise, employed. The system is very simple, and money than
netion eac
current spparently satisfactory, but it is not with- Unfortunately there is out defcets, and it is very much to be desired among contractors that a specification is to and that eo long guide, that these defects should be eliminated. he taken only us a
its provisions are roughly adhered to no The specification is always drawn up by an
found. It is impossible to de- dan bo by fault engineer, or some one who is an engineer by
nounce this mischievous theory in too strong repute. Very often the contractor is also an engineer, and if he be not himself a member terms. It has done more to shake confidence of the profession, he is, if a prudent man, in the honesty of contractors and the ability POPULAR EDITION OF STANDARD BOMBAY, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND careful to employ some one who has a special and competent knowledge of the kind of consideration work to be done. A moment's o will show that from the outset there are two
is the en
*
Large Assortment of FRENCH. NOVELS.
TAUCHNITE'S
WORKS, 40.
of engineers than anything else. Contrao- tore should remember that when they sign contruct they pledge specification and themselves to do cartain things. There are men, wo regret to say, who will do all in WORKS of NEFERENCE.
contending powers engaged-tion, the their power to pass off bad werkmanship and.
gineer who prepared the other is the contractor. The first wishes the work to be done as well as possible; the second wishes it to be done at the lowest
bad materials when working under contract who would not for a moment dream of dis-
possible prios. workmanship are insospatible; and it is well known that the life of a contractor may be exceedingly harassing and arduous, Nothing but incessant attention to the work men will keep their operations up to the proper standard; for uxstaple, only those who have tried it can realias how difficult it Apprentice lads or wholly untrained men to do good rivetting which will satisfy The engineer who prepares a specification appoints an official known as suinspector" to see how the contractor carries out his
But low price and good honouring their acceptance. But a bill is
to ket
an engineer.
ALMANACKS.
DIARIES... SCHOOL BOOKS. CLEC'S SCHOOL SERIES. PRESENTATION BOOKS.
Etc., Etc..
Etc.,
a promise to do a certain thing-natas- a partion ly, pay a stated sum of money on a lar dayand when a man signs a contract, he does nothing less. He promise that he will do a certain thing, in a certain way; and to un honourable-man ons promise is as binding as the other, and in the eye of the law a contract is just as important as an no- ceptance. By virtue of the latter the accep- ELECTRO-PLATED WARE
or can be the coutragter oan be compelled WEELEY AND SONS London-made SPORT
be made to pay, and by virtue of******
the
to supply workmanship and materials of the
best quality; and the engineer shall be the
Ronder's CUTLERY.
--ING GUNS.
judge of quality. It only contractors mould Bussey's PATENT PNEUMATIC GUN.
as-documenta
work. The inspector has tolerably largo ba got to rebere is rectiotly the SELF-SHOT-EXTRACTING REVOLVERS.
powers in one sense; in soother ho has no from which there power at all. If he finds that the contrac-
they would probably be more careful
be so good when they
22
CAVITE,
tor does not comply with the instructions they signed thera. We have, over and over THE PATENT BOTTLE CLIP. given him by the specification, he can com- again, heard it urged by contractors, that TABLE GLASSWARE pod him to suspend his operations until an they had no idea the workmanship was to
took
the outract, EARTHENWARE appeal enn be made to the engineer. If the be so engineer pleases he can approve of the action and this although they had lying before faken by the inspector, or he may side with them a paper, bearing their own signature the contractor. In any case the inspector stating as plainly as it could be stated, that cannot go an inch beyond the specification; the workmanship shall be throughout the and in all cases of doubt he can refer the best possible,"
We bare said that it is extremely desir- contractor to the specification. So long as the latter is observed, the inspector DRD able that some plan should be devised which make no objection of any kind with pro would at least tend to put a stop to the con- priety. It will be seen from all this that atant disputes which are now of daily co- the specification in a very important docu- ment, and whomever disputes ariss between currence between engineers and contractors, is easy to wee It is not, however, by any means they the contractor and the expand this mischief is due to the lobse
what is to be done. proportion of the on the meaning of
wording of confound-
be is very usually and objectionabis ed with the meaning of the engineer and cifications, and much would
speci- think, if engineers would make it a prac- cases to submit their specifion.
the specification,
that of the contractor. Ostensibly
turn
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fication and contract are very straightfor- tions to a competent lawyer in the first ward, sensible denments, vencerning which instance. There are now at the bar num- FRESH SUPPLISS RECEIVED BY EVERY there ought to be no mental confusion which bens of men who posses a great deal of
reads the sproification,
special knowledge of engineer's work, which The contractor
ever
|
and is supposed to make himself master of would enable them at once to ses where a its contents. Having done this, he states in elever contractor could prove one too many writing what virtually means that he will for curry out the instructions for a certain sum for an engineer. Such men could give ad- of money. With first-class contrantoze weine to the engineer, which would prove sim-
ply invaluable. gain, a
a contractor should
Have molling at present to do. They com- never sign any apsification or contrast until
SMYRNA FIGS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. /. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND BIARSEILLES; ALSO,
PORT LOUIS.
MONDAY, the 14th of February, 1981, at Noon, the Company's 8. IRAOUADDY, Commandant DIDIER, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and-CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places
Cargo and: Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac- copted
I in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Noon.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 3 pm, on the 13th February, 1881. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
-G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, February 3, 1881.
U. 8. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
• COMPANY.
fel4
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIL OVERLAND BAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
US. Mail Steamship CITY OF TREKING will be despatched for Ban Francisco, vis Yokohama, on FRIDAY, the 18th February, 1881, at 3 p.m., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Ports, Inland Cities of the United States vis, Over- land Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Contral Demerarn, and to porta Company's and
by the FAIN'S FAVORITE BISCUITS. corinecting Steamers uptake van AKME
Through Passay
Tickets England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantio lines of Steamers,
ply not only to the letter but in the spirit he has fully realised what both mean, and if with the specification. We are now consi- be has the smallest doubt on the subject he dering the of men, both contractors
notion and engineers, who do not held a first rank; should consult hie aniilor as to the legal Caloutts BERF
conditions und pen- phrases and meaning of
a
who so nevertheless very numerous alties. In one word, we would have every
The second-rate contractor is one who can
only
great
11].
be got to work to his specification with specification and contract, not a code of it
tent alone, but care- fully prepared legal documents. Such docu- ments would, it is to be assumed, be signed
structions and an agreement
CRYSTALIZED CHERRIES.
STILTON CHEESE. FRENCH PLUMS.
HUMPS.
ROUNDS.
BRISKETS, and
TONGUES.
APPLE BUTTER,
CLAM CHOWDER
FISH CHOWDER
dillenity; and he is always in doubt as to what a specification means, and the construction to be put upon it. For example, by the contractor with his eyes open, and he California ROLL BUTTER let us appose that a specification has been would know from the first that he must prepared for a set of sewers, ar a dozen abide by the consequences. It is too much Lancashire boilers. In the specification for the practice in the present day to look upon the first we may find such a clause as this a specification as not binding upon a con
All the bricks are to be good hard pick-tracter, too much the practico
to expect what
ed stocks. They are to be laid in cement is known as "favour from the
engineer,
зась
mortar, ganged two of sand to one of cement, and too much the custom to be angry, Soused PIO'S FEET. and the cement is to be fresh ground and of
pant
and disappointed, when it is
the best quality. In the boiler pepification that the engineer is not disposed to regard
we and, the workmanship is throughout to his
be
the
N best"
This instructions as a dead letter. Signing a thing not to be contract is a very serious
serious thing,
Soused SHEEP'S TONGUES.
Pickled LAMB'S TONGUES,
Tow it is extremely unlikely that an honotirable contractor done lightly or without consideration. It fruyers CHEESE.
implies would hayo the least diffenity in knowing on
the making of a solemn promise, and what is meant try the passages quoted. But the man who is disposed to evade ; the.
a contractor who is honest, but not husour visions of his contract, can hardly be regard
might
great
New York CREAM CHEESE,
CAVIARE
eat diffealty. od as an honourable gentle naked on in an Curried OYSTERS.
although
CALLYOR VETYDffer on!
had paz Surely
Se is fresh
more than a week #6 serve to be called
the Lupes of a year
ground"
stook, a certain senso he may be
mean? -annooze the termy of his contract in
California CRACKBE Co.'s BISCurrs. Cracked WHEAT.
HOMINY.
and South
Freight be received on board until 2 p.m., the 17th February. Parcal Fackages will be received at the office until 6pm, same day; all Parcel, Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is 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 Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 9, Praya Contral.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 1, 1881.
Intimations.
Mr. Andrew Wind, NEWS AGENT" kaj-
fe18
133, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK
18 authorized to receive Subscriptions Advarisements, da, for the China Mại, Overland China Mad, and Chind Reviews.
SAILOR'S HOME
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, Boon,
and
Cheong
Mariační, B. 1 Loard:
1
Marshall, P= $7.4°2′prs;
once landed and stored at Consignees' risk French Netherlands, NARAN Bieber, M. 1
and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, January 29, 1881.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE & B. Moray having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeiling the discharge will be at once landed and stored, at Consigness' risk and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1881.
fc8
STEAMSHIP JAPAN,” Captain
T. S. GARDNE FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE,
Spanish Colonies.
Countries, nor in the Union. — The chleb countries not in the Union are the Aut tralasian Group, Chill, and 8. Africa.
Postage to Union Countries. General Rates, by any route Letters
Post Cards, Registration Newspapers, Books, Patterns and Į
Comm. Papers,
10 cents per 0% (0
& cents each.
2 cents each.
10 cents.
{2 conta per 2 oz.
There is no charge on redirected corre
pondence within the Postal Union -- Postage to Non-Union Countries, Hawaiian Kingdom je
Letters, Registration,
Yewspapers,"
XO:
None 2
Ban Toon (1
Barthelm and Co., Men
Boddy, BI Blair, W. B. E Boles, Pon Lind Bowman, Mrs Cairatti, John Chin Fang Chisholm, Alex.
Beginners Chong Acbow Connell, F. 1. Coulson, A.C.M. 1 Growlio, Miss
Hector Conninghum,
1
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Olga
Debon, Mile
Dapillo, A. 1
dtlige, Mr
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West Indies (Non Union)t, Bolivist, hili, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Now Granada, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay T. Latter,
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Newspapers,
Books & Patterna,
30
None.
5
McPhinney, James K
Mow Bing1 Morgan, Mra May 1 Morton Rev. Z85019 Moses, Nalan
May Hin Shiang 1 Norvils and Crofton O'Keefe, Capt
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carpo
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Hashued 1 Bieberman, T.
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Spanning Osborne
Franks, G.
1
Galton, James
Stolz, OHS, KRIMI
Gibson, Rób. N. T
Stevens, 1.
Stone, P. EP,
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Goen Yen
Grass, Roza, Mda 1
am Sing Handley, A. A 1 Handrickson,
Juliama C.
Australia, New Zealand, Tasmanis, and Eiji, via Torres Straits, Lotters, 10; Re THE above Steamer having arrived, Con-atters 2 Fia Galle, Letters, 26; Re-Hardin, J. R. 1
gistration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and signees of Cargo by her are herebyistration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and outed to send in their Bills of Lading Patterns, 2
the Undersigned, for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
to
Natal, the Cape, St. Helens, and Arcen sion, via Aden, Letters, 25; Registration, Newspapers, 2; Books and Patterns, 5.
Cargo impeding her discharge or remain-10; ing on board after the 6th Inst., will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effected
Consignees are hereby informed that any Claims must be made immediately as nono will be entertained after the 8th Instant.
• DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, February 2, 1881.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNETS.
fed
8. 8. "NIIGATA MARU," FROM.
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
Vessel aro horoby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersigas- ture, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside,
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain- ing a board after TUESDAY, the 1st February, will he landed and stored at Con- signees' expense and risk,
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
MITSU BISHI MAIL S. 8. Co.,
50s, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, February 1, 1881.
STEAMSHIP SINDH.” COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
fe8
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship.
Gange, from London, in
connec
tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing
Optional Cargo will be forwarded of, unless intimation is received from the Con- signees, before 2 p.m. To-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.
A email extra charge is made cadelivery. There is Registration to British W. Indis
Inlanda, 10 conÉL. Registration via San Francisco, 10 canis, Cannot be sent via Ban Francisco,
· 6), Coshia Ubias (F),
Tonguia (f); and the
Philippinas
(7)
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direction....... Between Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, in either
Between any other two
(through
Japan (d), Biam direct
kong, Macao, China, Ollies) riz: floog. of the following British
-10
1
Books Paresla,
Letters
Regis
New-
and per lo
per + oz. tration,
2papers. Patterns
Beach.
per 2 oz. Registry
cents.
cents.
cent
(d) Parcels at Book Rates, registry optional.
(e) Via Singapore, 10 cente
No Paron Post,
Local Delivery
Storey, O.
Sutton, Mr C
Engineer
Bykes, Joo.
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SOLIDGE, French barque, Captain Leon Boullier. Order,
Lavastor German harque, Ceph T.
Talons will
this honest man. Furthermore, it is not to be
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many petition bas indpeed
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.n- compared with otliar dertake work at far too low a price. It cament which had been in store for three has, we regret to say, beas the praption in yours? If the cement had got a little damp too many instances for both engineurs and PATE DE FOIE GRAS. dad had been put through the mill a second contractors to
to regard specification
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Fand what is soment lightly, and so an idea has got about that RICHARDSON AND BORDIN's Posted MEATS. A PAPERS will be thankfully received Stefan Wieler & Oo. garded as fresh
arter all signing the specifications in " only & the best quality F. Might not the conform Tins thought has
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Hit impossible to rek half-a-dozen very much would be gained, and should
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MACEWEN FRICKEL & Co. Hongking Jauary 98, 1881.
at the Sailor's Home, West Point,
Hongkong, July 28, 1878.
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