1888-10-03 — Page 1

N°. 2047

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL .......£1,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL

500,000

Registered Office, 40, THREADNIEDLE STREET,

TH

LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.

THE BANK receives MONIY ON LJEPOSIT, Buys and Selis BILLS or EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards LLs for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS ; Fixed for 13 months, $ per Cent, per Annum.

11

6 3

4 3.

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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

SOCIETY.

E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

-$7,500,000..

4050,000+

7,500,000

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS

COURT OF DIRECTORS — CHAIRMAN-Hon, JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-W. H. FORBES, Esq. C.D.BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.Michaelsen, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq. Į. S. MOSES, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. | PORSNECKER Esq. J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq. N. A. Sixus, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

B. LAYTON, Esq.

CHIRP MANAGER.

HONGKONG THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Eμq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY, BANK..

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT

the rate of 2 per cent per Annum on the 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 Annum,

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of BANKING

EXCHANGE business transacted.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1888.

Fatimations.

CONTINUANCE OF

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

FOR KONE (DIRECT).

GREAT CLEARANCE THE Steamship

SALE

(PREVIOUS TO ALTERATION OF PREMISES),

ROSE & CO.'S STOCK.

MONDAY, Ist OCTOBER, 1888,

AND FOLLOWING DAYS..

Kemainder of Surplus Stock in all

Departments,

AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. →

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NOTICE. THE DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY & TAILORING DEPARTMENTS WILL

BE RE-OPENED FROM THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER. UNDER

EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION.

PROMPT, ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL OUTPORT ORDERS.

THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-O. CO., LD.,

(Late ROSE & Co)

QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG..

Hongkong, 16th September, 1888.

LETT'S DIARIES, 1889.

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W. BREWER

WILL RECEIVE BY GLENFIN · LA ̃ˆŠ,

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ENGLISH-

AND WILL SELL AT

PUBLISHED

PRICE S

W.

BREWER,

UNDER HONGKONG, HOTEL.

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and

Hongkong, 2nd October, 1888.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 4th September, 1888.

RULES

OF THE

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HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

1.—THE BUSINESS of the above BANK will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong, Business Hours. on WEEK- DAYS, xd 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 $2,500 In any one year.

3-DEPOSITORS in the SVINGS BANK, having $100, or more, at their credit may af 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 31 % per annum will be allowed to Depaultors on their daily balances. ' 5.-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal Depósitors must not make any entries them: selves in their PASS-Booxa, 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 the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China, 7.-WITHDRAWALS may be madeondemand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed" Agent, and the production of hh Pass-Book,, are necessary.

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FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Mzanger.

Hongkong, 18 September, 1887.

NOTICE

HONGKONG &WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

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HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS'

are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be 'at hand,. ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, If sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Prays Central, will receive prompt attention,

In the atent of complaints being fand necessary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when immediate ate will be taken "tà rectify the cause of dissatisfaction, de to

"DA GILLTERA # Secretary.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HAVE RECEIVED NEW STOCKS OF

CRICKETING GOODS :—

BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, LEG-GUARDS, &c. CAPS, FLANNEL SHIRTS, SHOES, and SCORING BOOKS.,

TENNIS GOODS ---

BATS and BALLS from Various Makers.

NETS, POLES, COURT MARKERS, &c.

TENNIS SHOES.

BATS RE-STRUNG.

LAWN MOWERS.

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BILLIARD TABLES, CUES, BALLS, RESTS, &c.

Hongkong, 7th September, 1888.

LANE CRAWFORD&C

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ROBERT LANG & CO.,

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS.

NEW

SILK HATS.

TALL S45 Felt Hats. Black, Brown Drab and Grey

Hard Felt Hats. »

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

Shapes.

Straw Hats and Pith Hats. Sik Umbrella's from $5 each,

over 100 to choose from,

A large assortment of Walking

Sticks. Waterproof Coats, Leggings &

Chair Aprons. Travelling Rugs and Scotch

kauda.

GOODS.

scrow for Dress Suits, Black, Blue and Brown Fancy

and Diagonal Coatings. Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings, Trouserings in great variety of

"SEPTIMA,"

Captain Hansen, will be despatched for the above Part, TO-MORROW, the 4th instant,

at.4 P.M.

For Freight, apply to

GEO, R. STEVENS & CO Hongkong, 2nd October, 1888.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

THE Steamship

"JAPAN,"

1978

Captain G. B. Pallett, will be despatched for the above Ports, 'on FRIDAY, the 5th October, at NOON.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 27th September, 1888.

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STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY.

THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

VENETIA "

will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, the 6th instant, at NOON.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 2nd October, 1888.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE.

1988

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE, AND NAGASAKI.

(Passing through the INLAND SEA) "HE Company's Steamship

ΤΗΣ

"GENERAL WERDER,"

Captain W. von Schuckenonn, will leave for the above Porte, on or about SATURDAY, the 6th instant

For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1888.

THE

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI, HE Company's Steamship "NECKAR,"

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Captain H. Supmer, will leave for the above. place about 24 hours after arrival with - the outward German Mail.

For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st October, 1888," CNA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH AND DUNEDIN.

HE Steamship.

THE

"TAIYUAN,"

A. Vardin, Commander, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 7th October, at 4 F.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, 27th September, 1888.

THE "GIBE" LINE.

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FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA FOOCHOW. Calling at QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo for ADELAIDE, TASMANIA,

NEW ZEALAND, &c. . HE British Steamer

THE

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL

THE Company's Steamship

" MOYUNE," J. S. Hogg, Commander, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 5th October, at 5 P.M.

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom.

modation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 2nd October, 1888. . 1940 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI. AND KOBE, (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SLA) “HE P. & O, S, N. 'Co.'s Steamship

* VERONA" will leave for the above places on or about the

ith October.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,

THE

Hongkong, 28th September, 1888.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, HE 3/3 A. I. I..American Ship

THE

"GREAT ADMIRAL,"

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J. F. Rowell, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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RUSSELL & Co: Hanokono, 18th September, 189g.

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. American Bark

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"EMMA T. CROWELL," Pendleton, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co., Hongkonge toth September, 1888.

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

"MARY L. STONE,"

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

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co.

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Hongkong, 20th August," 1888.

Mails,

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY.

·SIX 'DOLLARS

PER QUARTER-

Mails.

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED

STATES AND EUROPE.

VIA :

2

✨THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

AND OTHER CONNECTING ** RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. “HE British Steamship'

T

"ABYSSINIA,"

3,651 Tons Register, G. A. Leo, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C, via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on SATURDAY, the 6th October, at THRIE P.M.

To be followed by the S.S.

ALBANY”

on the 25th October, and S.S. “BATAVIA” on

5th November.

Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, sod at Vancouver with San Francisco by the regular Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamatip Company and other Steamers.

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

First-class Fares granted as follows 20

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

To San Francisco...

To all Common Points in Canada

and the United States.....

To Liverpoolies

To London.

175.00

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 rined 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.

T:

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. on the 5th October."

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.1L the day previous to sailing.

For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL, & Co.

Agents.

Hongkong, 3rd October, 1888.

U. S. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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

" CITY. OR-SYDNEY."

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO THE U.S. Mail Steamship

JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,

MEXICO, - CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE;

VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

AND

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ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING

STEAMERS.

THE Steamship

"OCEANIC" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th October, at THREE P.M.

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

All PARCEL PACKAGES thould be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P,M. the day previous to sailing,

First-class Faren granted as follows !-- To San Francisco......... *......$200.00 To San Francisco and return, Į

available for 6 months........... 350,00

·To Liverpool...yetirə carro 345,00

To London..

#226-252405454 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 discount of 10 per cent. This allowance does not apply to through faret from China and Japan to Europe.

"TARTAR," Captain Bailey, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 8th instant, at 4 PM.

Attention is directed to this Steamer's com fortable Saloon and State Rooms, affording

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des." excellent Accommodation for First Class Pastined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's sengers.

Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.

Fare to Sydney or Melbourne $150. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Managers. Hongkong, 1st October, 1888. -.. (913

Over Coatings, Light & Heavy.. Overland Trunks, Gladstone Ulster Tweeds.

Bags, and a variety of Travel Fins Black Diagonal & Cork- ling Cases, all sizes.

Winter, Medium and Summer

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

and Colors. Lamb's Wool Merino and Llale

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

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

Stripes, Checks and Plain. Cricketing. Flannel, Stripes,

Checks and Plain, White and Fancy Vestings, French Printed Shirtings. Unsbrinkable Flannel. Ready Made Ulsters in Stock. Solid Leather Portmanteaus.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1888

ROBT. LANG & CO.

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KELLY & WALSH, LD:

Have received another very fine 'assortment of Extra Superior qualitiet of

MANILA

CIGAR S. COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING CHOICE BRANDS (—'

FLOR DE LA ISABELLA :—***

Exquisitos ................

Media Regalia qu..................... Region

Onentales

TIC2249.

Regalia Britannica ........

Non Plus Ultra.............. Regalia Imperial

Regina Victoria

LA MONTANESA :---

Breritas...

Cilladrados menjami Principes

...r

Princessasuun

...in boxes of 50

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Fiór de Prensados ................................................ Caprichoso

COMPANIA GENERAL :—

FILLIPINAS

A Habang Nuevo Habano

22 Contado.

za, Habano uvitegev Kargos Especiales

"

100

100

...............in boxes of 100 and 250

100

100

TOBACCOS Richmond Gem Cafly Cut, Will's Ponsine Bristol Birds Eye, Will's Three Castles

Golden Cloud, Old Rip, Happy Thought, Dollar Brand, Star Mixture, Golden Eagle,

THE "GIBB" LINE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA

SINGAPORE AND JAVA.

Taking through Cargo for ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, New Zealand, &c. *HE British Steamer

THE

"GHAZEE," Captain Scotland, will be despatched as above' on or about the 8th instant.

Attention is directed to this State Rooms, affording excellent Accommodation for First Class Passengers.

Fare to Sydney or Melbourné $150, For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBD, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Managers. Hongkong, 1st October 1888.

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AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S' STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,"

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ,

PORT SAID, BRINDISI,

AND TRIESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERBIAN GULI,' Reð Ska, Black Sta, Érvant, and ADRIATIC PORTE), THE Company's Steamship!"

THE

* AMPHITRITE,” Captain L. Lemesich, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 11th of October, at NOON.

For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya Contral

O. BACHRACH, Hongkong, alth September, 1889) · 1967:

Agent.

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

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong, 27th September. 1RA

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

*

NOTICE. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK"

SEA AND BALTIC PORTS; ALSO LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.

THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL'AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS

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AND LUGGAGE. .

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N.B.--Cargo can be taken on through Bill of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA

SUNDAY, the 28th day of October, 1889, 10 Xad, the Company's Steamship "NECKARTM Captain H. Supmer, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE & CARGO, will leave this Fort as above, Calling at GazoA. Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 3 pm, on the 27th October, 1888. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the AGENT'S Office),

Contents and Value of Packages as required.

The Steamer has splendid accoinmodation and carries & Doctor and Stewardess.

For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co.j

Hongkong, 1st October, TEBE,

will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko- hama, on SATURDAY, the 6th October, at THREE P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Bills of Lading issued for transe portation to Yokohama and other Japan Fort to San Francisco, and Atlantic: and „ Inland Cities of the United States, viå 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 ali trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers.

First-class Fares granted as follows t To San Francisco an

$200.00 To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months.............................a) To Liverpool...uuuza 325.09. To London...

330.00

350,00

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 nice versa) within one year will be allowed n liscount of ro per cent. Täis allowance doss sot apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.

Freight will be received on board until 4 PM, the day previous to sailing. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5, P.M. samo day i- l Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- ́iress in full ; value of same is requiredko

Consular Invoices: to accompany. Cargo denot ined, to Points beyond San Francisco, in the i 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 toTM“Passage, and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 0A, Queen's Road Centrale ja dy star

C. D. HARMAN CENA Agent!

Hongkong, 18th September, 1888,

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, FORT «SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON

ALSO, THE 100 FOT MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.

NB-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN, OR THROUGH", BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAM GULF PORTS, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,

"HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SEXAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY

Steamship “BOKHARA” Captain 53 Bason," "with": Hör Majesty's/Malls, will be despatched from this (or BOMBAY, on WEDNESDAY, the - ioth October, at NOON,

Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office until Cargo will be received on board until grat

4 P.M., on the day before sailing,; jordbott kat KⱭ Silk and Valuables fox: Europe will be ratiabipped at Colombo bat, Tea and Genent Cargo at Bombay, arriving one week Inter that! by the direct route via Colombo, they manag

For further particulars regarding Yanique and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ÖRIISTAI STIAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Once, Hoe kong SAN

The Contents and Value of Packa quired to be declared prior to shipmen

Shippers are tar

the terms and conditions, of the Black Bills of Ladkir

P&O SNCY

· Hongkong, sith Bustan