1888-08-24 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph

N°. 2013.

Banks.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL ......

£2,000,000.

500,000

Fatimations. ·

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1888.

W. BREWER

HAS JUST RECEIVED

Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, A QUANTITY of NEW FRENCH NOVEL

LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN

AND THE COLONILS.

HE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, THE BANA Cells BILLS OF EXCHANGE,

ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards. BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Kusiness generally, on terms to be had. on application.

..

INTREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS: Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annam.

51

+

6 3

17

4 3

72

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

2 per Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balance.

APPROVED

CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL

BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms,

AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE

SUCIETY.

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E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH. · HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANICING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL.......... -$7,500,000.

RESERVE FUND

3,900,000.

RESERVE LIABILITY

OF

PROPRIETORS

7,500,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS: CHAIRMAN--Hon. JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY, CHAIRMAN~~W. H. FORBES, Erq. C.D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.MICHAELSEN,Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq. J. S. MOSES, Esq. H.L. DALRYMPLE,Esq. ↑ L. PORSNECKER, Esq. B. LAYTON, Esq. N. A. SILDS, Esq.

Hom. A. P. MCEWEN, ¦ E. A. Solomon, "Esq,

CHIEF MANAGER.

HONGKONG THOMAS JACKSON, Esq., MANAGER.

SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON, AND

COUNTY BANK. -

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

daily balance,

ON FIXED DEPOSITS

For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum, For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum, For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annunu LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

And

CREDITS granted on approved Securities, And every description of BANKING EXHANGE business transacted.

DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places. in Europe, India, Australia, America, Chia and Japan."

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. [8

Hongkong, 25th April, 1888.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

1. THE BUSINESS " the above BANK will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong, Business Hours. on WEEK- DAYS, 10 to 3: SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. -SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $2,5007 | in any one year."

3.—DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,

aving $100, or more, at their credit' may at' their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest; 4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per anuum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances. -EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-Book, which must be presented, with each payment or withdrawal Depasitors must not make any entries them- selves in their PASS-BOOKS, but should send, them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.

6. CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business

of CHOICE MANILA CIGARS, STYLOGRAPHIC PENS.

HUTTON'S ENGINEER'S HAND-BOOK. REED'S

HUTTON'S WORK-MANAGERS HAND-BOOK. SEATON'S MANUEL of ENGINEERING. FRENCH and ENGLISH CONVERSATION.

CHEAP STATIONEKY,

ENVELOPES a $1 per 1,000

THREE CASTLES TOBACCO.

New Assortment of LADIES FRENCH EVENING SHOES. l'resses for the protection of TENNIS RACKETS: TENNIS BALLS, Etg.

Hongkong, 17th August, 1888.

PIANOS FOR SALF,

W. BREWER,

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL

PIANOS ON HIRE.

A. HAH N.

Ν

PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

(100

WING to the increasing patronage to the PIANO Tuning Department of my business, l'am as the intensiorekeeping" front, the 1st of September ness. During this month

of August, I will, therefore, SELL at REDUCED PRICES ALL BRASS, WIND), and STRING INSTRUMENTS, etc. Special arrangements have been made for the SALE of TOYS and FANCY GOODS at an average price of 50 cents cash. The Store will be kept open taily till 8 P.M.

Hongkong, 1st August, 1888.

1

LANE, CRAWFORD & CÓ.

HAVE, RECEIVED THEIR SPORTING GEAR FOR THIS SEASON,

"OWLING-PIEGES 12 and 16 Bore:

DUCK GUNS.

ALLIANCE SPORTING POWDER.

ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES, WADS. &c.

LOADING and RE-CAPPING MACHINES.

CARTRIDGE BAGS and 'BELTS,

CHILLED and COMMON SHOT in all Numbers.

SHOOTING BOOTS and KNICKER-BOCKER STOCKING.

- WATER-PROOF RUGS.

DOG WHISTLES, WHIP'S and COLLARS.

PICNIC STORES,

*C.. &c,

Hongkong, 10th August, 1888,

c.

LANMGRAY

RD&C

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{ap .

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

TALL

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS.

N E W

SILK HATS. Drab Felt Hats,

Black Brown Drab and Grey

Hard Felt Hats.

Terai and other Soft Felts. Tweed Hats and Caps in New

Shapes.

Straw Hats and Pith, Hats. Silk Umbrellas from $5 each,

over 100 to choose from, A large assortment of Walking

Sticks.

Waterproof Coats, Leggings &

Chair Aprons. Travelling Rugs and Scotch

Mauds.

Overland Trunks, Gladstone

GOOD S.. Over Coatings, Light & Heavy. Fine Black Diagonal & Cork- Ulster Tweeds.

screw for Dress Suits, Black, Blue and Brown Fancy

and Diagonal Coatings. Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings, Trouserings in great variety of Stripes, Checks and Plain. Cricketing Flannel, Stripes,

Checks and Plain. White and Fancy Vestings. French Printed Shirtings. Unshrinkable Flannel,

Ready Made Ulaters in Stock.

Solid Leather Portmanteaus.

Hongkong, zand February, 1888

Bags, and a variety of Travel. ling Cases, all sizes. Winter, Medium and Summer

Under Vests and Pants, Silk Half-Hose, Black, Navy

and Colors.

Lamb's Wool Merino and Lisle

Thread Half-Hosc. White Dress Shirts. Lacing & Elastic-side Walking

Boels and Shoes." Shooting Boots, Rubber Boots. Patent Leather Boots & Shoes. Dancing Pumps, all sizes. Large Stock of Scarfs, Tics, Handkerchiefs, Braces, &c.

ROBT. LANG & CO.

(91

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

"

JUST LANDED IN SPLENDID CONDITION.

CIGARETTES.

"VIRGINIA BRIGHT,"

ALLEN & GINTER'S "LITTLE BEAUTIES."

KINNEY'S "STRAIGHT CUT.

"OLD RIP

And shortly to arrive, a fresh consignment of "SWEET CAPORALS,"

ТОВАССО.

"RICHMOND GEM" mampaatiiloamor

Do.

MIXTURE”......

COPE'S "GOLDEN CLOUD"

WILLS' Do.

BRISTOL BIRDS EYE", "THREE CASTLES "..

..in . Ting.

da,

do.

do,

&ith. Boxes.

do.

..............in 1. Tins,

ALLEN & GINTER'S "TURKISH MIXTURE"..in ib. do.

SOLE PROPRIETDRs of the POPULAR BRANDS-

of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG HAPPY THOUGHT," DOLLAR BRAND," "STAR. MIXTURE" & "GOLD EAGLE!

SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British - Port:

Offices in Hongkong and China. •, ' 7.—WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-BOOK, are necessary.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND, SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON, '

Chief Manager

Hongkong, rat, September, 1887.

NOTICE. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival la this HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at, band, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, of sent to the HEA OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the event of complaints, being found Becessary" commu calion with the Underalenes.. li requested, when immediate steps will be taken @rockity the cause of dissatisfaction.

:

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 27th July 1988

THE STERLING

ORIENTAL CORSET

(REGISTERED)

2. MPZULALITÉ fər

ROSE & CO.

(10)

ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE STOCK

OF

Noves

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE

is hereby given that the ORDINARY HALF-ŸEARLY MEET- ING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corpora

tion will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, TO-MORROW, the Twenty-fifth day of August, at TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1888.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

(741

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 27th July, 1888. -

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

N°

OTICE is hereby given that the REGIS TER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from the 11th (SATURDAY),10 the 25th day of August next, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of Shares can be. registered.

"By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 27th July, 1888.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

(742

Shipping..

* STEAMERS.

STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, (With option of calling at COLOMBO should inducement offer.)

THEP, &

"HE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamship

"LOMBARDY"

will leave for the above places on TUESDAY, the 28th inst, at NOON, instead of as previously.

advertised.

EL WOODIN, Superintendent,

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1888,

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

THE Steamship

"JAPAN," /

[795

Captain T. S. Gardner, will be despatched for the shove Ports, on TUESDAY, the 28th inst.,

at NOON, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 21st August, 1888.

SAILING VESSELS.

THE 3

FOR NEW YORK.

HE 33 L. I. 1. American Ship

#MARY L. STONE,"

[806

Josselyn, Master,shortly expected, will load here for the above. Port, and will have a quick

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. · Hongkong, 20th August, 1888.

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP | despatch.

COMPANY, LIMITED.'

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY, “HE Company's Steamship

"DIAMANTE,"

THE

Captain McCaslin, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 25th instant, at 4 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

.General Managers, Hongkong, 22nd August, 1888,

(817

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY, LÍMITED,, -

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.

THE Company's Steamship

“PHRA CHOM KLAD" Captain J. Fowler, will be despatched for the above Forts, on SUNDAY, the 26th instang, at NOON.

จ

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents.

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1888.

(811

FOR NEW YORK. “HE 3/3 ́L. I. I. American Ship

THE

(812

"W. H. CONNER," - Bulman, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

(755

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 1st August, 1888.

FOR NEW YORK.

HE 3/3 L.I. 1. American Ship

THE 33

"C. C. CHAPMAN,"

Hichborn, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 1st August, 1888.

Mails.

(754

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Mails.

CANADIAN-PACIFIC STEAMSHIP.

COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO *JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED

STATES AND EUROPE,

VIA

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES A/STEAMERS.

THE British Steamship

"DUKE OF WESTMINSTER," 3,726 Tons Register, Turner, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.CÚ and SAN FRANCISCO, via 'KOBE and YÜKÜHAMA, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th August, at TREK P.M.

To be followed by the 5.5. "PARTHIA” on 13th September, and S.S." ABYSSINIA" on 4th October.

Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Purts, and at Vancouver with Pacific Coast Points by the regular Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and other Steamers.

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

Steamers.

of Starclass Fares granted as follows:-

To Vancouver and Victoria...(Mex)$160.00 To San Francisco........

***** 175.00

To all Common Points in Canada Į⋅

and the United Statesid To Liverpool....... To London...

230.00

....................... 300.00

********* 305.00 To other European. Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be obtained on application.

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to Mr. D, E, BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, B.C...

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. on the 28th August,

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received by us until 5 P.M. the day previous to sailing.

For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co..

Agents,

Hongkong, 18th August. 1888.

[36

U. S. MAIL LINE. .

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN

- FRANCISCO.

"HE U.S. Mail Steamship

COLOMBO, THE

STEAM FOR PENANG. ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA; GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALFO

EASTERN ́AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- | SINGAPORE,

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED..

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

ADELAIDE.

(Calling at PORT DARWIN and taking through Cargo to QUEENSLAND PORTS, NEW

ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.) HE Steamship

THE

"CATTERTHUN," Captain Darke, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at Noox.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, 17th August, 1888.

1799 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND

MELBOURNE. HE Steamship'

THE

"CHINGTU," Hunt, Commander, will be despatched as above, on TUESDAY, the 28th August, at 4,P.M.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First Class Saloon and Cabins are situated forward of the engines. Second Class Passengers are Berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating chamber ensures the supply of fresh provisions during the entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1888.

THE "GIBB" LINE.

MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND

AUSTRALIA.,

N,B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH. "HE, PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM T

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "PESHAWUR," Captain L. H. Moule, with Her Majesty's Mails, will he despatched from this for LONDON direct, VIA SUEZ CANAL and usual Ports of call on SATURDAY, the 25th August, at NOON.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office until 4 P.M., on the day before sailing.

For further particulars regarding FREIOHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL | STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong, kong.

The Contents and Value of Packages are re- quired to be declared prior to shipment.

Shippers are particularly requested to: note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

[3

P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1888. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

[793 TAKING CARGO and passengers TO

JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Taking through Cargo for QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, Tasmania, New ZEALAND, &c.

HE British Steamer

ΤΗΣ

"MOGUL,"

Captain Johnson, will be despatched as above on or about the 28th instant.

EUROPE:

VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

Attention is directed to the Steamer's comfort. THE Steamship ablo Saloon and State Rooms, affording excel. lent accothmodation for First Class Passengers,

To be followed by the S.S. "DELCOMYN " on or about 3rst inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Managers. Hongkong, 17th August, 1888,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND

CALCUTTA.

THE "STERLING ORIENTAL CORSET," THE Company's Steamship

IN RIDING,

TENNIS,

HAIDEE and

ACME.

Also,

THE "PHANTOM BUSTLE"

and

WARM CLIMATES or EVENING WEAR THE NEW "CURETTA" & "VESTINA” -

Made from

an entirely

D. GILLIES

New Fabrio,

combining strength with lightness.

Mont penalde volara Stamped with the Trade Mark.

7th July, 1988.

ROSE & CO. 37-39 Queca's Road,

"WINGSANG,"

[757

Captain D'A. de St. Croix, will be despatched as above, on THURSDAY, the 30th instant, at 3 P.BL

This Steamer has Superior First Class Accom- modation, specially constructed to meet the requirements of tropical climates.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, azad August, 1888.

[819

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

HE Steamship

TH

“PORT ADELAIDE "

West Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, on, THURSDAY, the 30th inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

PANAMA ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Sing Agentar Hongkong, 22nd August, 1888.

(818)

"BELGIC"

will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 8th September,

At THREE-F.M.

|

"CITY OF NEW YORK" will be despatched for San Francisco, zit Yoko hama and Honolulu, on. WEDNESDAY, the 29th August, at IP, taking Passengers and Freight for Japaa, the United States, and Europe. Through Bills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland 'Rail. ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.

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

First-class Fares granted as follows:- To San Francisců....................................$200,00 To San Francisco and return, 'ávailable for 6 months......................... To Liverpoolmon

To London

350.00 325.00

10 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate

rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within, one year will be allowed a liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance”dora not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.

Freight will be received on board until 4 P. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day ¡ all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad dress in full; value of same is required.

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo'des-

tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, 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. 50A, Queen's Road Central.

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong, 23rd August, 1888. ̈

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SVEZ

PORT SAID, 'BRINDISI, GENDA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC, PORTS; ALSO,

Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until Five F.. the day LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON,

previous to sailing,

350.00

First-class Fates granted as follows- To San Francisco.......$200,00 To San Francisco and return, Į, available for 6 months........... To Liverpool manaän 325.00 To London......................užma............. 330.00 To other European Polats at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application,

BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.

THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL "CALL

SOUTHAMPTON 20 LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGDAGE.

NB-Cargo can be taken on through Bill

of Lading for the principal placer in RUSSIA.

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark-ON THURSDAY the 30th day of August,

ing at San Francisco for China or Japan vice versa) within one year will be slowed a liscount of to per cent. This allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.

1888, at 10 AM, the Company's Steamship BAYERN," Captain R: Sander, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, wil gave this Port as above, Calling at GENOA

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noch, Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des Cargo and Specie will be received on board until tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the m., and Parcels until zo am, on the oth United States, should be sent to the Company's August, 1888. (Parcels are not to be sent on Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs,oard; they must be left at the AGENT's Office); San Francisco

Contents and Value of Packages are required,

***The Steiner has spichuli accomuïodation and 'urries a Doctor and Stewardess.

For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co

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

C. D. HARMAN,

All Agent, Honglang, 18th August, 1888, 5

Hongkong, 4th August, 1888,