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PARIS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

PARIS, 18th November, 1882.

The abominable and continued wet weather ought to be very favorable to the French

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1882.

and carried off 70,000f the property of Mr.

To-day's Advertisements.

VS. MAIL LINE. -PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

Intimations. O CHRISTMAS, 1882.-

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

revenue: the Minister of Finance, Tivard, who certain if all be well; I know this, as I occasionally THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER AVE NOW ON VIEW A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF PRESENTS

Waters, who also conducts a bankding business, while representing the two companies. Much sympathy is felt for the victim, while another- question arises, what's the use of the police' ? la Paris the police, at night, patrol in couples: never do they touch a door or a shutter to as

meet the Bobs at the sma'hours; then they are. ever talking to each other and sufficiently loud to warn evil-doers; "listen to their conversation, and the words, manger and argent will speedilyTHE U. S. Mall Steamship, indicate the subjects uppermost in their minds. However, the force cannot be more strongly censured than what the journals themselves indulge in.

LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO,

"CITY OF TOKIO,"

commenced life as a working jeweller, has been the victim of a "Sell" to the tune of too millions of francs in the estimates: he depended on that excess to work wonders, but when looked into, it was found to be only one of those fleeting shows, for man's illusion given. The joke is,

will be despatched for San Francisco, via that he abuted the success to the bad weather:

Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 16th January, the people keep within doors, and so must con-

1883, at THREE P.M., taking Passengers and surge thatistesay, cat, drink, and smoke-more,

The expense of living in Paris has doubled Freight for Japan, the United States, and as an antidote possibly against the blue devils. The within the last fifteen years. This is especially the

Europe.

Through Hills of Lading issued for trans- ministry is still in office, and that is in itself not case with house rent. In the heart of the city it isportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, a small matter. The deputies are evidently in impossible for a labourer to rent a cock-loft; toemi-to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities a brown study: they are willing to wound, but grate to the outskirts, casts him more than a of the United States, via Overland Railways, to afaid to strike. They commence to feel that the Sabbath Day journey to reach his work, and Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Republic cannot sustain indefinitely the game of there are no suburban lines that organise an Company's and connecting Steamers. ins and outs, and it has come home, to not a few omnibus train for the artizan. This very serious that the present form of govemment has lost state of things has given rise to an agitation to way, in the sense that public' opinion com-level the useless fortifications, as was done with amcncca to remain coy. M. Audrieux, the late Ambassador to Madrid, has not so much discovered, as announced this truth, and his de- claration has created something like à sensation. It was this gentleman, wito, as Prefect of Police, executed the decrees for the expulsion of the Jesuits; and he has now made his men culpa for that act. No matter whom the fact may dia please, the truth is, the Republic, has not had luck since it commenced dabbling with religious affairs,

Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines

of Steamers.

AND

TABLE DELICACIES FROM THE BEST LONDON, PARIS, AND NEW YORK HOUSES,

COMPRISING

Perfume Caskets in oak, onyx and mosale. "Writing Sets in onyx and nickel plated.

Ladies Dressing Cases and Cabinets, hand-

somely lined and fitted,

Vases and Table ornaments of the newest

patterns.

Albums and Photograph frames

by variety, e

Glave and Handkerchief Sets. Ladies' Work Bags and Baskets, fitted. Grog Baskets.

great

Handsome. Cigar and Cigarette Cases, and

Boxes,"

Dresden Figures.

Handsome boxes filled with Bonbons. "This Season's Gif Books.

Electro Plated Epergnes and Centre Picces - Tea and Coffee Services in new styles. Handsome Corner and Wall Mirrors. Novelties in China wall Flower Baskets”. The latest Esthetic Lamps. Menu and Dinner Cards,

Graphescopes and views for doi Sachets and Purses. Ladies' Muff Bags

Letter Cases, Card Cases and Wallets, Pretty Ink Stands.

Very Handsome Salad Bowls with "Spoons

and Forks':

Handsome Electro Plated Kettles with Spint

Lanips.

Bachelors Ten Sets, and Liqueur Sets Fish and Desicht Knives and Forks in cases, Jewel Cases and Cuff and Collar Boxes. Fretty Blotting and Pocket Books. Travelling Desks and Despatch Boxes. Avery handsome Table Fountain. Oper Glasses in Pearl and Aluminium, Statupties.

Sundries in the new Pelican Ware. Smokers' Tables.

Picnic Baskets.

Mistletoe and Holly Wreaths for decorations.

For Sale. CHRISTMAS,

1882.

A Undersigned begs to inform the Community

S the above Festival is approaching, the

of Hongkong that he is Prepared to Supply CHRISTMAS CAKES of the best quality, weighing from D to to b ready on hand, or made to order any weight MINCED PIES, ASSORTED TARTS, CAKES, FRENCH BISCUITS, AND RUSKS.

D. NOWROJEE, GROUND FLOOR, HONGKONG HOTEL 'Hongkong, 16th December, 1881. (824 KELLY & WALSH

HAVE JUST RECEIVED

EX 5.3. "SARPEDON,"

A FRESH STOCK OF COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUP TOBACCO.

D. TINS, TINS, IN.. BOXES, 1. BOXES.

the ancient boulevards, and on their site erect cheap dwellings for the needy and toiling classes. One fifth of the area of Paris, or 3,500 acres,, is occupied by a line of fortifications and approaches, utterly useless-as was demonstrat-made from Return Fare. Pre-Paid Return A VERY CHOICE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF TOYS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. COPE'S STRAIGHT CUT.

ed by the invasion of 1870-71. Evenin 1831, when the project was presented by Marshal Soult for surrounding Paris with a meat he stated the work to be perfectly useless.

RETURN PASSAGES-Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Fran- cisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of: 30 per cent, from Return Fare; if re-embarking within one year, an allowance of ro per cent. will be Passage Orders, available for one year, will be issued at a Discount of 25 per cent. from Return Fare. These allowances do not apply to through jares from China and Japan to Europe.

Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Scaled Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.

Freight will be received on board until 4 V.M. 'A duel has just taken place outside Paris be on the 15th January, 1883. Parcel Fackages will tween a French and Russian nobleman, condi- be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day ; The Ministry deserves credit for its pluck in tions; pistols, and to fire till either was incapall Parcel Packages should be marked in ad- declining to accept any reduction of the estimates-able of continuing The Russian-received a balls in full; value of same is required. under the head of religious endowments. No- in the shoulder and another in the head; he re- thing is to be gained by docking off a few thou-quested to be brought home," which implied, sand francs here and there from the incomes of a sleeping car, insured against fire, from Paris to parish curates, or bishops, priests, and deacons. Thalis only a back-handed way for disenfranchii- ing the Church. Propose the discstablishment formally, demanded the cabinet, a challenge very correct, only the minister declined to state what his opinion was, Gambetta is quite right. To decree the abolition of the Church and State would, he maintains, be at the same time to decree the death of the Republic. Nothwith

The

Moscow, two surgeons, nurses and his valets.

The royalists had organized a caucus meeting to aid the immediate return of Henri V. letters of invitation were sent forth, the invited was to arrive at a certain mansion, and to ask for a M. Silence:-one of the invitations, through cisor, was addressed to the editor of the leading dyna mile journal: he went; mixed with the lords and ladies, asked why he was invited, stated

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Road Central.

F. E. FOSTER, Agent. Hongkong, 29th December, 1882.

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WANTED TO RENT.

Drums, Cymbals and other musical

ments,

Comprising instru- Wheel-barrows,

Railway Trains with rails..." Rocking and Hobby Horses. India-rubber Balls and other Toys, Cubes and Mosaic Building Sets. Children's Tea and Tête a tête Sels. Dolls Dressed and speaking and moving. Alphabetical-Blocks."

Mules, Dogs, Elephants, Horses. Boys Tools Chests. The Dicycle Race.

Perambulators.

Automatic Chariots and Wagons.

CHRISTMAS.

Christmas Cakes.

[so's

Mince Meat.

FROM THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER UNTIL MARCH.

standing, the Chamber disallowed in one of its who he was, and promised to give a description A FURNISHED FAMILY

sittings, over one million of francs for episco- pal services, but, the next moment it. voted the Curtailment-one retum ever to their first love.

The radicals and anarchists keep the town amused politically, though hookers on cannot help wishing a plague on both the houses. Clemenceau is making terrible efforts to regain his lost affection with the populace but that love, like life, once lost, is lost for ever. Not a meeting he organisés, but the anarchists manage to find admittances and as their motto is, let no- thing exist, they quickly clear the places of union. Withe Red Virgin, Louise Michel I arrives, she is got rid of by turning off the gas

a plan much superior to shying legs of tables and arm-chairs at her head, as at Brussels. There is very little dynamite now employed, and the despatch of threatening letters has

even falice to zero.

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of the whole proceedings, which he did very humorously, His presence was like what Sa- tan's would be at a Vigilance Committee of Saints.

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The suicide of Victor Cheri has produced a painful impression in theatrical circles: he was a musician, and as chef d'orchestra, led the live- liest and gayest airs of the day. Yet he was un happy even in his smiles and joy. His sister was Rose Cheri, the celebrated actress, whose father dropped down dend on the day of her marriage; she died from sucking the matter from an incision, made to save her son in the agony of croup, and that son when a man, died from hydrophobla

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The wet weather keeps the memory of Louis

umbrella;

RESIDENCE, IN A HEALTHY SITUATION, with

Plum Puddings 3lbs. to glbs. Christinas Cakes 4lbs. to 12lbs. Choice French Plums.

Dessert Fruits in Noyeau and Brandy.

Jordan Almonds.

Pudding Raisins.

#

Zaute Currants.

Stilton Cheesc.

GARDEN, STABLE, AND COACH HOUSE.

Full Particulars to be sent to

E. D., Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 3rd October, 1882.

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For Sale.

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.

~HIPCHANDLERS, STORE-KEEPERS

AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, PRAYA CENTRAL.

HAVE RECEIVED EX LATEST ARRIVALS,

Philippe green: he maintained that no citizen ought to stir out without an umbrella. Formerly brides were presented with an Camille-Doucet, the poet, presented his fiancée with one, on which was engraved the line :- AMERICAN CAST STEEL SHOVELS.

On wet days, then you'll remember me.".

MAILS EXPECTED.

THE INDIAN-MAIL.

The steamers Moray and Arratoon Apcar, with the next indian mail, left Calcutta on the 17th instant, and may be expected here on the 1st January.

Politics sa much devour attention, that the literary and scientific reunions that were once a fashionable and instructive, are becoming things of the past, Many deputies, conspicuous by their impracticable politics, make excellent lecturers; Louis Blanc, Paul Bert, &c. Now such feasts of reason are put aside; only politics pay. It is very questionable if literature be as highly prized or patronized as formerly; certainly there is less enthusiasm for even the drama. Good music at- tracts; and the diminished receipts at the theatres where buffoonery is the pièce de resistance do not unhappily imply a progress in severity of man" ners, but rather as Indisposition to patronize nonsense at a high price, because the café con certs absorb the audiences which formed. theThe Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamer Helios habitues of establishments devoted to operette and vaudeville.

STEAMERS, EXPECTED.

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pore for this port on the 21st instant, and may, The Glen Line steamer Glenorchy left Singa-

be expected to arrive here on the 29th,

left Singapore for this port on the zest instant, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 29th.

The French display another change of char-

The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Stenfor left Singa- acter deserving. to be noticed; till lately, any | pore on the sand instant, and may be expected speculation, whether home er foreign, if wall-here on or about the goth, puffed and holding out extraordinary “high The steamship Menuir left Sydney for this dividends, was certain to find gegers now nothing port on the 16th ultimo, and may be expected to

arrive here on or about the 8th proximo,

of the kind can egen obtain a nibble. The re- solution appears to be to invest in no scrip or stock, but to depend on the old stocking or a holo in the wall, as the surest of bankers, People appear to believe there is something in the air; a financial or political catacly, that will sweep away banks" and projects. This want of con- fidence is telling on industry, in the sense that capital cannot be obtained eitherto extend sound old, or Install new industries.

"THAMES-STREET. INDUSTRIES," by Percy Russell. This illustrated Pamphleton Perfumery, &c., published at 6d, may be had gratis from any Chemist or dealer in perfumery in the World, or JOHN GOSNELL & Co., London [ADVT.]

To-day's Advertisements.

UNION

LINE

FOR YOKOHAMA, HE Steamship

THE

In Paris the Dangerous Classes never-weit. O rampant The habitual crimingi inat home in the capital. - There is much; demoralis. ation abroad caused by the ceaseless' passion to become rich without labor to put money in the purse honestly, if possible. And there is but little dellsky and lese scruple about the ways and means. No very bigh standard exists, applicable to men with a shady morality, be cause the frontier between vittue and vice has of. Passage, apply to t

been largely obliterated. The laws drer kevere caough but then they cannot be fully carried

-out: France wants a penal establishment, and

it is for this end that Madagascar is so much

if the letting loose of so many amnestied com

munists, hungering and thirsting after re

"STRATHLEVEN," Captain Pearson, will be despatched for the above Past, TO-MORROW, the 30th inst, at FIVE P.M.

For

· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 29th December, 1882.-

UNION LINEA NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

PICKS.

AXES.

HATCHETS.

ENGINEERS & HOUSEHOLD HAMMERS,

PATENT BIT-BRACES.

AUGER-BITS.

DRILL S.

GIMBLETS.

SQUARES.

PATENT BRASS PADLOCKS. &

CHEST LOCKS.

MRS. POTT'S PATENT SADIRONS. COOKING STOVES.

FAIRBANK'S SCALES. FORCE PUMPS POR SHIPS' USE. DRILLING MACHINES.. BREAST DRILLS, AUTOM: BORING

TOOLS.

ANVILS, VICES, AND DRILLS COMBINED,

ANVILS.

.VICES.

HITCHCOCK'S PATENT LAMPS.

GLASSCUTTERS,

--SCROLL SAWS.

FAMILY GRINDSTONES. BLACKSMITHS' DELLOWS.

&.

BEST WHITWORTH'S STOCK, AND PIES. SCREW WRENCHEŠ. “

RULES.

PLANE IRONS.

CHISELS.

HAMMERS

PINCERS.

NIPPERS

DIVIDERS.

METAL SCISSORS.

METAL SAWS,

TUBE EXPANDERS."

OIL-FEEDERS. PAR OIL-CANS.

[847]| SALTER'S SPRING BALANCE SCALES,

WESTON'S PATENT TACKLES, PATENT SOCKETS,

DISTRESS SIGNALS, AN

coveted. The question.too may be fairly raised, FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND HOLMES PATENT SIGNAL LIGHTS.

SINGAPORE, HE Steamship, an

STRATHLEVEN

yenge, has contributed to ralie the moral tene Captain Pearson, having arrived from the Content above Ports, Consignces of Cargo are hereby re-

of society,

Not a night passes but some important burquested to send in their Bill of Lading to the with a duc- Underaigned for Countersignature, and to take

es place in the city,

equililled, by its audaci

the completeness and

there was

Immediato delivery

Goods from, along-

- Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer,

FOGHORNS

SIGNAL LAMPS.

LIFE BUOYS.

LIFE BELTS BOTTLE WASHING AND CORKING

MACHINES

will be at once landed and stored at Consignees SPARKLING SCHARZHOFBERGER not -risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be

Cheddar Cheese. Russian Caviare. Assorted Pâtés: Tunny Fish. Spiced Ox Tongues. Smoked Ox Tongues. Ox Tongues in Jelly,

Collared Ox Tongues.

Pic Nic Tongues.

Lemon Barley Sugar.

Assorted Choice French Bonbons.

Crystallized and Mets Fruits.

Map Cubes

Celewayò.

Dolls' Umbrellas and Jewelry; Varied Mechanical Toys. Percussion Guns and Rifles. Swords and Happy families. Children's Picnic Books. "Boxes” of Sóldiers.

Water Carts and Pumps. Toy Shops, Stables &c.

Artillery Ten-pins.

Puzzles and Boxes of Games:

Christmas-Tree ornaments in great variety.

DELICACIES,

Comprising :-

Mixed and Assorted Candied Pecl. Muscatel Raisins.

French Jams and Jellies.

Fotted Meats and Game in fancy Jars. York Hams, specially selected for Christmas. Cambridge, Oxford and Truffled Sausages. Champignons, Asperges, Petits Pois. Truffles, French Sardines.

Orange and Lemon Cream for Blancmanges. Extra finest Isigny Butter.

Lemon Rings and Walnut Biscuits.

ID BOXES..........

ALSO,

BOXES.

A STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN TOBACCOS ADAPTED EITHER FOR

PIPES QR CIGARET

RICHMOND GEM MIXTURE. MILD RICHMOND, GEM.

RICHMOND GEM CURLY, CUT. PERIQUE AND VIRGINIA MIXTURE. OLD RIP LONG CUT.

THE ABOVE ARE ÎN PACKETS, AT

|-15 CENTS, 25-CENTS, & 35-CENTS EACH.-

KELLY AND WALSH'S SPECIALTIES,

HAPPY THOUGHT-The favourite Tobacco in the East, Medium Strength, in Tins at all..

DOLLAR BRAND-Full Strength

Dragees and Chocolate Bonbons,

Macaroons and Ratafias.

Varilla, Raspberry, Rose & Chocolate Biscuits. Elvas Plums.

STAR

Figs direct from Smyrna..

Choice American Bonbons and Candies.

Butter Scotch, Toffee, Almond Rock.

Lisbon Apples.

Bordeaux Russels.

Malaga Grapes.

Brazil and Cob Nuts,

MIXTURE-Mild, Suitable? alike for Pipes or Cigarettes...

$2.00

GOLDEN EAGLE-Medium Strength.

This Tobacco is growing dally in'? $0.75 popular favour....

CIGARETTES.;

A LARGE STOCK OF WINES OF THE BEST BRANDS AND AT VERY OLD JUDGE CIGARETTES in Boxes of goo

MODERATE PRICES. Comprising:-

Saccone's and Cutler, Palmer & Co.'s Sherrien,

from $8 to $13.

Very Choice Pure Port, direct from Oporto, $12. A Delicious White Port, very delicate and

Soft, Siz

Chambertin, '$16.

Krug's Private Cuveć Champagne.

Wachter's Royal Charter Champagne. Deutz and Geldormann's Gold Lack Cham

pagnie, used at the Ministerial White-bait dinner at Greenwich, in August 1880-4 perfect Wine..

The Choicest Bordeaux Wines, Hocks, French White Wines, Brandies, Whiskies and Liqueurs, in great variety.

The Newest Cosaques and Table Crackers, of most weathetic colours, and in variety and novelty of

design far surpassing the assortment of former years. Hongkong, and December, 1882.

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J. ULLMANN & CO.

42,

QUE ENS ROAD ·

ON HAND

SAVE CAMSHA

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A LARGE ASSORTMENT

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES AND CHRONOGRAPHS, CLOCKS OF ALL KINDS, BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, ANEROIDS, SPECTACLES, EYE CLASSES, &c.

BY THE BEST MAKERS, AND AT LOW PRICES, NE GENTLEMEN'S PARISIAN MADE SHIRTS, SCARVES, AND COLLARS

FRECH

IN THE NEWEST STYLES. BOOT S

AND

SHOE S

OF BEST QUALITY, GURMAN da MEERSCHAUM PIPES, CIGAR CASES AND HOLDERS, ALBUMS, INKSTANDS, POCKET-BOOKS,

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF STATIONERY. CROCKERY WARE, TEA AND COFFEE SETS, RIFLES, FOWLING PIECES, AND REVOLVERS.

A CHOICE SELECTION OF PINAUDY'S BEST PERFUMERY.

Hongkong, and October, 1881.

Entimations.

NOTICE.

Bl

CAPORALS.....iðslunni HALF CAPORALS

IMPORTED OVERLAND VIA SIBERIA RUSSIAN CIGARETTES.

By

KELLY AND WALSH-SHANGHAI,

LATELY RECEIVED.

FINE STOCK

CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES

RUSSIA AND CALE AND HAND PAINTED,

CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TUBES

MEERSCHAUM PIPES,' PLAIN AND CARVED.:: BOG OAK AND MYALL WOOD PIPES, POUCHES AND TOBACCONISTS'

**SUNDRIES.

KELLY & WALSH HONGKONG, Hongkong, 18th December, 1882. A

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Apply

&c.,

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To be Let.

FOR

TO LET

THE GOLDEN SCISSOR PARSTWA (ROOM), Robinson Road

'No. 15, POTTINGER STREET,

„A M. R 0B_IN ((LATE OF T. M. LAWSON'S, CALCUTTA). TAILOR, Shirt and Breeches Maker and General Outfitter. Mr. ROBIN invite Peblic Patronage and guarantees a perfect fit at Moderate Charges.)

RAY

TAILO

N.B.-Nots the address,

ETHE" GOLDEN SCISSOR

No. 13, Pottinger, Street Hongkong, Bih December, 1882.)

***F. D. GUEDES:

also A TWO STOREY HOUSE (6ROOM)

in Mosque Junction · Both the above HOUSES have Gas and Water laidon; and Immediate. possession can be had

For, Particulars apply to

JORDANOWROJEE,

Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, 27th November, 1882782

TO LET

FOR SALE.

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Essa

CHAMPAGNE.

$12 per Cast

$23 per Case:

MELCHERS & Co

Hongkong, and March, 1882.

TO SPORTSMEN.

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OR SALE AT LESS THAN COST.

"OWING TO OWNER LEAVING THE COLONY.

1-Silk-lined RACING SADDLE. RACING WHIPS with Silver Mounts.

|⠀ The above, which zro ALL NEW, my be pseen at the “HONGKONG TELEGRAPHER

OFFICE and will be Sold a BARGAIN. EN

Hongkong, and November, 1882 (ad)

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AND WRTENNENT'S ALESSAND);

PORTER.

MERCHANT NAVYS NAVY BOILERD)

TO. OLD BAILEY STREET, DAVID CORSAR & SONS

VENDES, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL "lately-occupied "by PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANYUMA banda

No. 8, SEYMOUR TERRACE 1797 No. 9 SEYMOUR TERRACE,

Apply to

WINE MERCHANT AND GENERAL

COMMISSION AGENT.A

NS D'AQUILAR STREET,

AS always on hand a large assortment of

Moderate Prices

HCHOICE WINES of the best quality, at

Hongkong, 2nd October, 1881

DE SOUZA & CO. DORINTERS, STATIONERS

MIRACLE BOOKBINDERS:

SILAQUILAR STREET

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co Hongkong, 1st Novemember, 1882.9 (74)

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