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with the best materia awl under

Europeni kuporrisian at

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PRINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most

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anporintonded by Englishmen. Always.

equal and generally superior to that

don's any whore Also.. Estimator given..

No. 12,229,

NOTIUR

Hongkong Daily Press.

就九十二百二千二萬壹第 日八十二月三年三十二精光

Comicatious respecting Advertisements, Sub- acriptions, Frisling, Binding, fc, should be addressed. DAILY PERS only, and specar! business matter.

THE MANAZI.

Advertisements and Subscriptions which, ar- wn! ordered for a jocą period will be cordinual witë? contarmandal

Onder for extra copies of Daily Press should be sent before 17 an, swday of publication. After that hour the supply to limited. Only supplied for Cash. Telegraphic All Paym, 4-5.0. Cols.

B. 2. Telephone No.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND TAMSUL

THE Company's Steamship

"HATMUN","

Captain Bathurst, will be desiatohal for the Jabora porta TO-MORROW, the 30th insi, at

NOON.

For Freight or Passage, amply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 28th Aquil, 1897.

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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STDAM NAVI GATION COMPANY.

(UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE

AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT

STEAM FÖR SINGAPORE, TEKANG,

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. ANDREW'S HALL,

(CITY HALL.J

TO-DAY (THURSDAY), the E9th April, 1897, 66/TYLE CINEMATOGRAFE"

(The Greatest Marvel of the Age) Will be Exhibited under the fermonal Super, vision of Professor MAVRICE CHARVET,

at the following"hours":— From 11,00 am to 12 Noon.

2.30 pm to 330 p.m.

5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 29;», 183397.

INTIMATIONS

BROMO SELTZER BROMO SELTZER.

First introduced into HONGKONG by FLETCHER

Co.

Have Just opened a new Consignment of this famous Headache Curo. Also air assortment of

SAEAT PRODUCERS, CACHOUS, BALLEY SUGAR, LIME FRUIT TABLETS, CHOCOLATE CREA

Bole Agent for the popular TANGAN MINERAL, WATER.

FLETCHER'S COMES

THE PHARMACY, 23; QUEEN'S ROAD CENTILAT

and CARMICHAEL &.00, ED.

OH, BE JOYTUL!

And Sip, Quaff, and Drink the Delicious. Brops of the

10.08 pan. to 10.00 p.m. 1015 pan. to 11.15 p.m. Admission ONS DOLLAR; Cóldren, half- Hongkong 27th April, 1807.

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IMMORTAL

THEATRE RUTAL,

CITY HALL

THIS EVENING (THURSDAY), the 29th April, 1897,

* and SATURDAY, the 1st Mar, 1897.

B.M.S. RAINBOW'S "

COLOMBO BOMBAY KUBRAGHEE MASTODON MINSTRELS,

ADEN, MASSANA. SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENTOL, FIUME, AND TRIESTE.

(Taking Cargo as through rates to CALCUTTA, MADEAS, PERStar Goir, Bad SEA, BLICY 80A, LETANT, ADRIATIO PORTS, also to NATAY, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH, AND GAPE TOWN.).

THE Company's Steamtip

"VINDORONA.” Captain C. Bollon, will be despatched as above -un MONDAY, the 3rd of May.

Cargo will not be voocived on board after 3 P.Z. prior to date of sailing,

For further information ne bo Passago and Freight, apply to

SANDER & CO..

Agrats.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1897.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

TEE Company's Steamship

BARPEDON":

|

|

FORTY PERFORMERS.

Powerful Chors and Capable Orgbestza... New and Sripahle Bosnery,

Handsomo and Appropriate Costumes, Novel sud Unique First Part.

All Accompaniments Attractively Orchestrated. Every Chorus Carsfully Harmonized,

An Clio of Novelties in Second Park Divortingly Droll Dancingą

Effective Spectacular Marebes.

Tho Curtoin will rise panotnally at P.M. PLAN and TICKETS of Messrs. ROBIN- SON & Coleg

Fries-33 and $1. BOLDIERS, SAILOES and POLICE in Uniform Half-price.

(3 | Lata Trams 15 minutes after esh Performauca.

Hongkong, 26th April, 1897.

Captain Grier, will be despatolică es above os or about WEDNESDAY, the 12th May..

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1597.

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WARRACK” LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "ARGYLL," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, AND

... STEALUST-

CONSIGNEES of Cargo su hereby in.

formed that all goods are being handed at their risk into the Gotowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whit and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence, and/or from the Wherves

delivery may be obtained.

SCHLITZ.

國拜禮

INTIMATIONS

THE

戴九十二月四年七十九百八千登英港香

INTIMATIONS.

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE...

FFORDS the advantages of Assurance in A large British Company, with a world- wide Reputation

The Funds excead FightMillions Sterling. For full partienters and rates,

Apply to

NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

CAQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY

This sale of thin goud South increases month by menth; it is of Superb Quality and of

CUTLEE, PALMES & Co.'T SELECTION,

Selo Agosta for it

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

Hongkong

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 18th November, 1895. [21628 371

ESTO, 1864

The BEER that made Milwaukes famous has vara to Honghong to stay.

DRINK SCHLITZ DEER AND YOU WILL DRINK NO OTHER

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Telephone No. 15,

15, Que's fond,

Bole. Agents for Hongkong WATEINS & 00, 66, Queen's Rosi Central.

VICTORIA

THE

DISPENSARY.

DAKİN 8 SINGLE SLIDLITZ.

A most agreeable and effective offervossing APERIENT.

DAKIN'S IODISED SÅRSAPARILDA:

Asafs and reliable remedy for Skin Disease, and Factions arising from Impusty of Flo

Hongkong, 9th April 1897.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

QUEEN'S BROADLA

COTTAM & 00.

1008

THEATER BOYAD

OUR

POLLARD'S

ILLIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY

Uuder the Distinguished Patronage of H.L. S WILLIAM BOBINSON, LO

WILL OPEN IN

· LEE DITY HALL, in Cellier's Celebrated Opara.

"DOROTHY

MONDAY, the 3rd May, 1897,

Faces of Admission $3, $2 and $1. Boldiers and Sailors in Uniform, Half Price to Book Seats only.

abd).

Plan at W. ROBINSON & Co.'s Piano and Music Locus, opened du MONDAY, April 26th/

Lute Tras 15 minutes after each Perform

A. H. POLLARD, Advance Representative, Hoogkong Hotel. Ingkong, 26 April, 1897;

T1009- ONCERT

GRAND CONCE

Under the Patronagu and Prosones of

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gulowna, and all Goofs raising. E. WILLIAM ROBINSON, E.C.M... undelivered after the Gil May will be sub, H. D. Naj Goal WILSOND BLACK, 0.3 ject to rent,

All damus sgaul the stenzer must be pro neuted to the undersigned on or before the 5th May, or they will not be racguizuü

All breiten, chafed, and damaged goods are

to be left in the Golowns, where they will b

examined on the 5th May, at 3 PM

No Fire Inearance Lus benefoled Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL, CABLIUL & CO..

Agents.

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Hongkong 28th April, 1897

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS. HE Undersigned GENERAL AGENTS in CHINA. And, JAPAN for the above Fina are propared to issue THROUGH:: BILLS. OF LADING for all the principal ports in SOUTH AFRICA, ID connection with ENDO- CHIKA STEAM NAVIGATION Co's fortnightly earrios belco to GazcurTA. Builings from CALCUTTA TOT CAPE PORTS-overy fortnight

During the TEA SEASON the following KLCT STEAMERS will load, eminencing at FOOCHOW, T

PONGOLA 15th June anil -1xt Out. CORDELLA, 25th July and 5th 'Dec. For freight and further particulars,

apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO. General Agnata for Chins and Japan. Hengkong, 1st February, 1997,

THE

AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned bas received insirmotions

do Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

TO-DAY.

(THURSDAY)the eth April, 1897,

2

s6 2000 T.M.,

at his Sales Rooma, Queen's Road,.

An Intries of,

ENGLISH CROCKERY and ELECTRO-

PLATED WANE

Comprising

and

DINNER, DESSERT, and TEA SETS. HANDSOME TANCY CUTE, SAUCERS.

Fios SALAD BOWLS, ¦ BISCUIT BOXDS: JAM JARS, SODA WATER STANDS, MA

ALSO

&c.

A few sets of FANCY JAPANESE. BANBOO FURNITURE:

And Bondey ather GOODE

TEMS or SALRAs Cristomary,

J. M ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 29th April 1897.

(1024

OLIVERS FREEHOLD MINES.

LIMITED.S

NOTICE

THE ORDINARY ANNUAL GEN- TRAL MEETING of SHARE-

HOLDERS of the above Company will to

grad

Commodore EOLLAND; A.Þ‚Ć:

Givui‹‹by.

Siguer CATTANEO and PUPILS,

on the Srd May,

at the LUSITANO CLUB,

in sil of St. Joseph's Church Organ Fund

Orchestra of Mandolines. Mandoles, Guitare,

And, Banjo, my n

Beronteen Lwly and Gentiscivu Amateurs.

Chorus of ore Forty Laly and Gentlerzen

Amateum

PROGRAMME. PART I.

1. A. Opsting Chorus.

E. It was a KnightSopr. and Choris 0.Tir the Harp in the Airs. Sopr.

and Cherumga

D. Argelas-Core Religioso, from "Mari

-tania," by Wallace.

Sopr, Mrs. STRINGER...

Ms. Sopt.; Mrs. MANCELL. Choris, Lady and Goutlomen Amutours. 2 Barcarollo Toujours dans mu gondole."

C. Acton,

Orebostra of Mandolinos, Mandolas, Guitare, and Banjo-Laly and Gentlemen Amateurs. 3. Tenor Solo-Yes! let me like a Soldier fall," from Maritana. Wataco

A. C. VAN NIEROP, Esq.

£ Mandoline Solo-Notturno, Bella Rosa,

Miss ALVES ARE "5-Soprano Solo-" Rallita," from. Open

***Griacany."""

CL: Gomez.

Miss E CARVALHO,

6. Serontde“ Dabro Notturno Mattini, Orchestra of Mandolines, Mandolas, Guitars,

spil Banjo-Latly and Gentlemen Ame board.

FIVE MINUTES IKIERTALS

PART II

Aro Maria for Basso and Chorus.......

Big Cattaneo

J. KRALL, Beq., and Cheris of Lady and

Gentlemen Amateurs. W

JUST RECEIVED

FILST SUPMENT

OF

CELEBRATED.. BOATING

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KATS.

Fasy

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW BOOTS AND

The Celebrated Kan

and DAWSON'S

SHOES.

BUCKSKIN AND CANVAS TENNIS SHOES

NŐVELTIES IN, COTTON TIES (for Summer Wear). LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING BAGS,

KIT BAGS.

SUMMER HOSIERY.

Fa25

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

AGENCY (LIMITED).

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

DESPÍRITUS

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD., LONDON,

De Planeurs of the Asbestos Tende A

Contractors to HM. Government; and the Princips English, Indian, Colonial, and Foreign Railways, including the Imperial Railways ul Jajma.

MANUFACTURERS OF

The Best Qui, ties of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the Very Highest Presures. Cheoper Qualities for Low Pressures.

HORSE HEAD BRAND.

·BASS'S.... PALE" ALE,

Guaranteed to be

GUINNESS'S EXTRA FOLEIGN STOUT)

"BOTTLED IN LONDON.

the Best Quality browed.

Og Festat

HUAV MOOI SAN PO

Po 57 DALLE

is the ollost ant still fansurably the best melin for Advertising among the Native Community,"

THARS,

Established for nearly For sironlabes largely throughout Southern Chias, Inity-China, eto.

Terms for Advertising (Transistione free) aan be obtained at the Offes, Wyndham Stroots Heds kohe from the different Agents,

Deshminta fringiateil from or into Classios

orge Mantal Chinese,

TRICE 2 PER MONTH

SHIPPING

ARRIVALS..

Apr. 28 HAIKUN, British str., 30, E. Bathurst Tamani 25th April, Amoy 26th, and Swa tow 27th, General-Dovoras LAFRAI & Com

Apr. 28, AEGY., British str., 1,386, W. Ward London and Singaporo 22nd April, General

DODWELL, CARLILI, & Co.

Apr. 28, SIEGFRIED, Gerinaste., 083, Schuldt, Bangkok 1st April, Rice.ARLING, Best & MENZELL

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HALROVE MASTER'a Örtier.

Hongkong, French str., for Hoitow. Glenavon, Brilisli str., for Kobe, Empress of India, British str., for Shanghai, Fulcas Narvogian str., for Yokohama. Teenkai, British str, for Aoy.

Benvenus British str., for Kobo. DEPARTURES,

The Bottles bear BASS & Co.'s ard ARTH, GUINNESS BONS & Co A, UMPENES OF INDIA, British ste, for

Labels respectively. Every Bottle GUARANTEED in Good Order and Condition

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

DR. KNORE'S ANTIPYRINE

Patented at 2 LION BRAND,"

In Pandorand Crystals, also in Drops of Egraine, easily soluble in Water, Wine, ate FEVER, RHEUMATIC & NEURALGIC

AFFECTIONS AN NERVOUS AFFECTIONS.

ARGONIN.

(REGISTERED TRADE MARK.) SOLUBLE CASEIN-SILVER IRE PARATION

Wine and Spirit Merchanta

DR. OVERLACIT'S

MIGRANINE

Faer

Vancouver Apr, 28. SALATI, French str., for Europe. Apr. 23, TEKNAL Britten str, for Ausy, &c. Apr 23, TRIUM, Gorman ate; for Hoihow. Apr. 8, HonorONG, Propel str..for Hoihow. Apr. 23, LOYAL, Germany str., for Chofui

PASSENGERS ARRIVED Per an, str., from Taisui, &e-Mr. Long Wai Hing.

DEPARTED.

LION BRAND (ANTIPYRIN-CAFTEINII CITEATE)

Ter Salasie, str., from Hongkong for Singa pezo-Hr. F. F. Maber, Mrs. Vaz For Mar (1) Exopilsat results in the EVEREST CASES Reller-Mr. and Mr. J. Calderon and 2 fou MIGLININE, 8 well as in HEADAOKE children. Rev. J. M. Diegues, Rev. 3. M. A. da ARISING FROM ALCOHOLIC, NICUTINE, AND Silva, Mossrs. A. Robaglio.and E. Mulmer, Mr MOEPTIA POTEOFING, NEURAUTHENIA. and Mr. Nicholls, Mr. O. Gdansky, Mr. and

Ms. la Berard and 2obildze. From Shaug (2) The REST ANTIPYRETO, even in thresthat for Saigen Me, Bibians: For Marseilla

Used in Gonorrhoes in 1 to 2 per cent solu- itons possesses similar bactericida action to Ielver nitrate; bat is distinguished by ectopiela absence of irritating properties.

·

VICENZA, RIPPE, S

ened collapse, because the caffeine of Migrain. insote simultaneovaly na JAANALEPITOL, SAJ

· C9 Uss only "DR. OVERLACH'S MI GRAININE, Lion Brand, and always prescribe" MIGRAININE HOECHST.”

The best medium dose for adults is 17 grains given ones or twice daily is powder or in saktion.

Sola Manufacturers :- FARBWERKE FORM. MEISTER LUCIUS A BRUNING, HOECHST 6. M. Literature of the abave. Preparations supplied gratis at request to Medical mon

It is raquetad that the directions on the boxes for making solutions shall be implicitly ollowed. king on the plot

CHINA EXPORT, IMPORT & BANK CO,. Sels Agents for China. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS! UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

"CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

upon Contributions for the year 1996 has been declnired:

Warrants will be issued on the 30th listant

Dy Order of the Board.

NJ. EDE,

Hecretary.

Hongkong, 16th April, 1897.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

BONUS of TWENTY PER CENT CONTRIBUTIONS for the year 1886 has This Day, been DECLARED.

VARIANTH will be issued on the 101 proximo.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO..

Gosomal Agents: SCANTON INAURATOR OFFICE,“LIMITED,

Hongkong, 24th April, 1897.

FOR SALE

11006

MAP OF THE SIKIANG OF WEST

RIVER

From HONGKONG to WUCHOWIT Flowing the Perta and Calling Places Opened to Foreign Trade, 1997. Published at Daily Press Office. Prive 25 Carla, Cash,

Hongkong, 1st April, 1897,

SINAWANTED.”

EUROPEAN FIRM of Standing to

» The « VICTOR" METALLIC FACKING has beez adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty A repsont and tate up this Agency of

for use throughout Her Majesty's Navy,

* Tha “VICTOR" MÉTALLIC JOLYTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulic Joists, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c, axo also used on every Battbship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo-beat, and Teamsport in HM. Servios,

“SALAMANDER - Non-conducting Composition for Foders, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, e. IN TWO QUALITIES.

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TRADE MARK,

和源

THỐNG HAMI

YUEN-WO

Takphono No. 185

31}

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTERIES.” Superintendent::

THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARIILL & CO.,

General Agarts,

HIRANO WATER.

A SPARKLING ALKALINE WATER witol mires por footly

with WINES, SPIRITY,

Per Case of 13 4-bottles

SOLE AGENTS,

MILK, ~ &c

25:50.

GANDE PRICE & Co.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

No. 12, Queen's Road, Contral.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Trio Spanish Sarenado Ch. Aston. Have hom Shippers to CHINA for nearly 75 yearn Their Brands are favorably known all

Jet Mandoline, Miss LYSAUGHT,

Yuu Mandolino, Misa ALVES

Guitar, Miss LLYBAUGHL

3. Contralto Bols Life's Lullaby

Gerald Lane

Mr. F. DOD WELL

4. Mandola Bolo-Tartaisie Transoription.

from Wagner's Lohengrin.“

Piotrapertesà.

Sig. G. BADOLO. Daet for Tecor and Baritone, Excelsior".

Ballo A. U. VAN NIEROP, Eng, and CHAS.

GRACE, Esq.

& Darcarelle" Bolla Nanoh.”. Boxcorite, Orcheɛtis of Mandolines, Mandelas, Guitars, *** and Banjo-Lady and Gentlemen Ama

Avtoirpurists—J, Dononberg, Esj, aud Signor A Cattanep.

Price of Admission PAM $29 Tickets may be had al Masara. W. ROBINSON

held at the Registered Offices of the Company, & Co. and the LCBITANO CLUB OF mad after

58 am 40,Queen's Road Central, TO-MOK- | FRIDAY, 30th April,

ROW (FRIDAY, the thingtant, at: Moon,

for the purpose of reciting the Report of the General Managers, togelner with a State. ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1896.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 27th instant to the 3rd May, both days inclusive.

JOHN HUMPHREYS & SON, General Maungats. Hongkong, 23th April, 1507,

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE..

1988

THE BLEVENTH YEARLY GEN. ERAL MEETING of the MEM,

BERSf the OLUB will be held in the CLUD HOUSE TOMORROW (FRIDAY); 3uth April, 1897, 4PM. A

By Order,

C. 1. GRACE, Soorotary, Hongkong April, 1897.

BBO

The Concert commences at 9.15 PM.

A Tram to the Pene will run là mienias. after the Performance.

Hangkong, 26th April, 1807.

LAND LODGE

X

No. 526 0.0

F1002

REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND WLODGE will be held at the FENERA -Bons! ILaut, on SATURDAY, the 1st May, at 8.30 for 9,00 precisely Visiting Brethren tro cordially invited to attend, we

Hongkong, 2 April, 1607.

1977

JAPAN FINE ART CURTOS

KUHN &

KOMOR

HONGKONG: YOKOHAMA; KOBE.

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ovor Has World!

A1 QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 Brans on the label. Price $20.50 per 1 dozen bottles,

VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. "Distinguished by Z STARS on the label,

Price $15.00 poz Į dozen bottlea......

"PALL MALL" WHISKY, Elovón years old, very fine quality.. Ench bottle bears an analyst's certificate.

The quality is guaranteed.

Price $18.00 per 1. dozen bottles.

C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL

BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

in Patented Bottles Price $9.75 per 1 dozan bottles,

INVALIDS' CHAMPAGNE.

A Natural, 10, 4 Brut, Sparkling Wine, of the Vintage 1853 ; particularly suitable to the debilitated The price in hat $26.00 peskou o dos, quartiottles,

INVALIDS PORT.

This Wine is old, wait, and delicate, We strongly recommend it

Analysed and Cextilested by Professor Cascall, Price $18.00 per 1 dozen bottles.

DOURO PORT,

This is a fine quality Wine if eroptionally good valze. Price $18.00 par. E dozen bottlen

SHERRIES

AMOROSO.

The Earl Miss's slipping. Pifce $18.00 per 1 dozen bottlew

LA TORBE

Price $15.00 per 1 down bottles. Pure and natural Wine; a tonis.

CLARETS

in Qule and Pints,

CHATEAU MOUTON;"

For a goul sitä linner Wine wo que recommend his PI

Price $28.75 per 1 dosen botues

MARGAUX-MENOG

A breakdist/Clarat, Prics $9.50 par 1 dozen bottles,

LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, DOM. Price $36,00 por 1 dovon bottles,

Agents STEMSSEN & Co., HONGKONG,

a London MARINE and FIRE INSUR

ANCE COMPANY.

Beply to

E

Caro of Océ of this Paper Hongkong, 26th April, 1897.

GOVERNMENT BILLS.

AMERICAN TATLONS.

339

WE the Undowsigned, big, to notify the

Public that we have: OPENED TAILORING BUSINESS Ar No. 5, D'AGUILAR STEKET. pEAN WORKMEN, and none but the het All Orders executed by experienced EURO- Materiais kept on hand PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A Trial is respectfully

Mésars, C. Williams, Cardi, J. Clarke, Lantz, and Boyer, Mrs. Latbemant Damontier, Mrs. Churpouter, and Mro. d'Abracf. Fron Yokohama for Saigon Mosers Joannes and Bagaall and child. For Batavia-Mr. Porey Verrene. For Singapore Mr. Stanley, Mrs. Augin. For Colombo Mr Nereslimer. For Marseilles--Mrs. Bennett, Hess Nishi and Ikeda From Kobe for Marseilles--Hessrs. Obara and Evavara.

Messrs. Botcharoff, J. J. Francis, A. Brostje.. Por Exiprams of India, str., for Shanghai B. L. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Guly und child. Mr. and Mrs, Leang Sulu Cheong. For Naga vaki-Mr. and Mastor Ransom, Mr. Bal MISE Hilton Mrs. L. Young, Mrs. J. Gibson, Mrs B. C. Payne. Mz8. S. 8. Rchins, and Mrs. Kawalira For Kobe Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Denison, Mr. and Mrs. M. de Liman y quizabad, Mr. and Mrs. Emerila ual infant, Misses Lacalle 9, Master Focalla, Mt. A Murat. Miss Bird, Miss Campbell, Mr. J. P. Realger, Mr. S. Yagi, Dr. O'Gorman, and Mr. H. Vincent. For Yokohama Messrs. H. Cross, F. Salinger, O ecuvor, B.C.Mr. H. C. Rioli. For Chingo Wegener, and J. J. Ball-Irving For Vad M G. B. Whitney. For Montreal-Messr FJT Kinskiu, J. Annowits For Larerpool Mr. and Mrs. Towell. For London-Llout." Webber, B.D., Lieut. R. Sterling, R.N., Major (8746. C Winn, Lient-Col, Preston, Col. and Mrs Edan, Mrs. Boll. Irving and maid, Mesara, A. W. Fach Barosford, Hy. Clover, W. Cecil Eaton, E. Wilkinson, J.L. Alexander, M.Masan- Hffe, AT. Borrington, C. A. and A. L. Apperly.. From Shanghai for Tacoma Mr. H. Hewith, Jr. From Fokolans for Vansonver-Marquis of Camden, Mr. A. Hay: For New York-Mr. Carter, For London-re. and Miss Rodger, Mr. and Mrs. H. Powys Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. Leslin Raeton Mr. J. D. Tustin, Dr. Donovan, Dr.A Earron, Rar, J. W. Kidstoy, Rev. C. Ridgeway, Mears. T. A. Dewes Gog Main, B. Tichborno Kinakes, Mr. and Mrs. Mauder, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. E. Schmidt Dargitz.

...TI. MALIN & CO.: Hongkong, 6th April, 1897.

HOTELS.

ENQUIRE

AT THE

H

ONGKONG H

OTEL

for portionlars of

REDUCED

VISITORS AT HOTELS.

HONGKONG Horn

Afr. & Mr. Achesin

Mr. J. W. Amsincă

Mr. All Becke

Ir. L. Bérictiongro

Mr. Heary B. Bristow

Mr. Bradburg

Baron F. von der Broggen.

Mr. W. J. Cooler. / Mr. C. Crane

BOARD AND LODGING RATES Mr. W. II. F. Davis

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CERTAIN ROOMS,

RENDERS for SPECIE, MEXICAN

DOLLARS, O in this Colony

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London, will be rescived by the Chief, Pay- master, Army Pay Department, until 11 a 3

on MONDAY, the Bird proximo,

The Tenders to state the total amount.re-. quired (in Found Sterling) and the amount for which ench B should be drawn, but no

Bills will be issued for sums less than £100.

- The Tenders to be în Duplicata and in sealed ceyor addrescod to the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Departmant, and endorsed TEx- DÉRY FOX GOVERNMENT BILE,"÷

The zighi lo accept or reject any or al

or all of the Tenders is réserveda g

EH GORGNS, Coloma,

Chief Paymaster, China Her Majesty's Treasury Office,

Queen's Road, Hongkong, 27th April, 1897.,

(1027 1897: 1897.

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French

German

Canadian

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