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No. 2126.

Banks.

The

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL 2,000,000, PAID-UP CAPITAL

1500,000. Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

Branches in India, China, JapaN

"AND THE COLONIES.

BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, und Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

INTEREST ALLOWED on DeposiTS:

Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum,

+

6

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Hongkong Telegraph.

Þaċimations.

MONDAY, JANUARY, 7, 1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY OF

RIPPINGILLE'S OIL COOKING STOVES, which will Bake, Boil, Stew, Steam, Roast,

&, &c.,

&c.

RIPPINGILLE'S OIL WARMING STOVES,

for Warming Offices, Bedrooms, Entrance Halls, Libraries, Greenhouses, &c., &c. The above STOVES are perfectly Safe, Odourless, Smokeless, Portable and Cleanly,

PATENT WARMING STOVES.. COOKING STOVES with UTENSILS.

...from $5.00 each. .....from $5.00 each.

LANE CRAWFORD&CO

Hongkong, 13th December, 1888

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THE

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE

z 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.

103

E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

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

RESERVE LIABILITY

***** 4,000,000. OFI

7,500,000.

PROPRIETO..............

COURT OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN-- Hon. JOHN BELL-IRVING. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-W., H. FORBES, Esq.

C. D. BOTTOMLEY. Es S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq.. S. MOSES, Esq. IL L. DALRYMPLE,Esq. L. PORSNECKER, Esq.

J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq. N, A. SIEBS, Esq. B. LAYTON, Esq. 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

the rite of a per cent, per Annum on the

daily balance.

**

ON FIXED DEPOSITE

For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum. For 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.

and

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

T. JACKSON,

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Chief Manager.

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Hongkong, 4th September, 1888,

RULES OF THE,

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

1-THE BUSINESS of the abovė BANK

יי,

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 $2,500 in any one year.. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, having $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 11 months at 5 per cent. per annum interest. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.

5.~EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOox, which must be presented with cach payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries them- selves in their PALL-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 the Blank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China Ta 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.

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Hongkong, 1st September, 1887...

NOTICE. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA

DOCK COMPANY,

LIMITED.

SHIPMASTERS 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, Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the event of complaints being found accessary, communication with the Undersigned

A

COMPANY, LIMITED.

"NOW ON VIEW"

SPLENDID COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS,

Comprising:-

HOME SCENES, LANDSCAPES, &c., &c., by EMINENT PAINTERS. HANDSOMELY FRAMED and MOUNTED,

AT

EXTREMELY MODERATE PRICES. Also,

SEVERAL SUITES of DRAWING and DINING ROOM FURNITURE,

SOLID TEAK OFHCE CHAIRS,

QUR

FANCY PLUSH FOLDING CHAIRS,

TEAK and GOLD ́EASELS,

&c., &C.

MANUFACTURED AT SHANGHAI

AND

WORKS.

SPECIALLY SEASONED FOR THE CLIMATE,

"NOW ON VIEW"

&c.

*HALL ·& HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE LTD.

The

Hongkong, 5th January, 1889.

COMPANY

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Amusements.

THEATRE

THE

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

Shipping.

SAILING Vessels.

FOR LONDON (DIRECT).

R-O YA L

THE

“HE_A. 1. British Bark

"ARCADIA,"

HE HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY

will (By Special Request) give TWO MORE PERFORMANCES

of

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S OPERETTA

K

IOLANTHE"

ON

THURSDAY,

AND

SATURDAY,

the 10th and 12th January, 1889. Doors open at 8.30 P.M. Performance to Commence at 9 O'CLOCK P.M.

Tickets for the Performance of 10th January will obtained from Messes. LANE, GRAWFORD & Co.'s, on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and for that of 12th January, on FRIDAY, 4th at 9

R. LYALL, Hon. Secretary,

O'CLOCK A.M.

Hongkong, 20th December, 1888,

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE,

JAPAN"

THE Steamship

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having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Mails

>CCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY.

FAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,

MEXICO,

D. S. Eward, Master, will load here for the CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co.

Hongkong, 14th November, 1888.

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FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. HE A... Brilish Bark

THE

"JOHN NICHOLSON,"

W. Quins, Máster, will load here for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, z2nd December, 1888.

FOR NEW YORK,

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

"DANIEL BARNES,"

136

EUROPE:

VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

AND

ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

HE Steamship

" OCEANIC"

will be despatched for San Francisco, 14 Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 8th January, at I P.M.

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

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to idress in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P.M. the day

First-class Fares granted as follow

To San Francisco.............$300,00

Storer, Master, will load here, for the above previous to sailing.

·Port, and will have a quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, z3rd November, 1888.

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship

f1193

To San Francisco and return,

Available for 6 months.......... To Liverpool..................................................................... To London...sını

350.00

"PACTOLUS," Burnham, Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to .--

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, on December, 1888, [34

FOR NEW YORK.

are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong THE 3/3 L. I. 1. Anerican Ship and Kowloon Wharf and Godown 'Company's Godowns at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 8th instant, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insur. ance has been effected.

Consignees are hereby informed, that all claims must be made immediately, as none will be entertained after the 7th instant.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned, by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

• Agents. Hongkong, 2nd-January, 1889. 1

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

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THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND. BANGKOK.

ROBERT LANG & CO., THE Company's Steamship

TALL

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS.

NE W

TALL SILK HATS. Black, Brown Drab and Grey

Drab Felt Hats.

Hard Felt Hats.

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

Shapes..

Straw Hats and Pith' Hats, Silk Umbrellas from $5 cacli,

over 100 to choose from.

A large assortment of Walking

Sticks.

Waterproof Coats, Leggings &

Chair Aprons. Travelling Ruga and Scotch

*

Mauds.

GOOD S

Fine Black Diagonal & Cork-

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

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.

screw for Dress Suits. Black, Blue and Brown Fancy

and Diagonal Coatings. Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings. Trouserings in

Stripes, Check Variety of

and Plain, Cricketing Flannel, Stripes,

Checks and Plain. French Printed Shirtings. White and Fancy Vestings.

Unshrinkable Flannel: Ready Made Ulsters in Stock. Solid Leather Portmanteaus.

Hongkong, 32nd February, 1888

Lamb's Wool Merino and Liste

Thread Half-Hose: White Dress Shirts,

"KONG BENG,"

Captain R. Jones, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 8th instant, at 3AM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents. Hongkong, 4th January, 1889, AUSTRO-HIJNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

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

PORT SAID, BRINDISI, AND TRIESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA; MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).

Lacing & Elastic-side Walking

Boots and Shoes, Shooting Boots, Rubber Boots, Patent Leather Boots & Shoes. Dancing Pumps, all sizes. Large Stock of Scarfs, Ties, THE Company's Steamship

Handkerchiefs, Braces, &c.

"POSEIDON,"

ROBT. LANG & CO.

A. HAHN.

PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

ON HIRE

PIANOS

FOR SALE

Address: c/o HONGKONG HOTEL or No. 22, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.

W. BREWER.

BEGS

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EGS to notify that on January 1st he will OPEN THE STORE adjoining DAKIN BROS, lately occupied by KURN & Co., as a PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, and WHOLESALE PAPER WAREHOUSE, and guarantees to execute all Printing Orders expeditiously, cheaply, and in good style.

Hongkong, 37th November, 1888.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

(100

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

THE

HONGKONG ALMANACK,

FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD,

1889.

BY

BRUCE SHEPHERD.

CONTAINING

THE CALENDARS and ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENA for the Year computed in

Hongkong Civil Time.

Also information respecting the Colony and the several Government Departments, Meteorological is requested, when Immediate steps will be taken and General Statistics, Tide Tables, Postal Regulations; &c, &c.

to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.

Hongkong, 15th August, 1984

D. GILLIES,

Secretary.

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KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG♫ X

Tongkrong, Sth January 1879

Captain S. Mersa, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 11th inst., at NOON.

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

0. BACHRACH, Agent. Hongkong, and January, 1881. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, via NAGASAKI, AND KOBE.

(Passing through the INLAND SEA.), THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship THE

*THIBET"

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|

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will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the 11th January, 1889, at Noon.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 28th December, 1889, NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES).

SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY, STEAM FOR

having connexion with Company's Mail Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN), and GENOA.all MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BÁGDAĎ.

Company's Steamship

THE

"BORMIDA," Captain De Negri, will be despatched as above on or about the 14th inst, at NoON,

At Bombay the Steamers are discharging in Prince's Docks.

"STATE OF MAINE,"

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

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1858. [1298

Mails.

U. S. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING

AT YOKULAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.

THE U. S. MM. Stetanship

THE

CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO"

will be despatched for San Francisco, víl Yoko hain, on THURSDAY, the 17th January,

P.M,, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

325.00 330.00

To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the ipplication.

Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ng a San Francisco for China or Japan for nice versa) within one year will be allowed a liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance does ot apply to through fares from China and Tapan to Europe.

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des.. ined to Points beyond San Francisce, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's ices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.

For further, information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Vo. 504, Queen's Road Central,

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong. 19th December, 188g.

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 & STEAMERS.

THE British Steamship

portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, Through Bills of Lading issued for trans-

lo San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Citles of the United States. via Overland Rail-1651. Tons Register, G. A. Lee, Commander,

ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to parts in Mexico. Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.

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

$200.00

First-class Fares granted as follows To San Francisco......... To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months....

350.00 To Liverpool..................

***** 325.00 To London....

********* 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 by this line, tave the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways."

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 fares from China and Japan to Europe.

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

tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des.

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. Honokano, 29th December 1888

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR DRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO,

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.

N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAM. BURO, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.

For further, particulars regarding Freight and THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STKAM Passage, apply to

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship CARLOWITZ & Co., "SUTLEJ," Captain W. W. Worcester; R.N R

Agents.

with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched. Hongkong 3rd January, 1889.

[so from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th' STEAM. TO. YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI | January, at Noor,

AND KOBE, (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA)

HE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

ANCONA"

the 18th January, at NOON,

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

Silk and Valuables for Europe will be. transhipped at Colombo; Tea and General Cargo

"ABYSSINIA,"

ill be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C

AMOY, WOOSUNG, KOBE and YOKO- HAMA, on THURSDAY, the toth January, at

NOON,

To be followed by the S.S. "BATAVIA" on 7th February and S.S. "PARTHIA", on 7th March.

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

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

First-class Fares granted as follows:

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

To San Francisco......

To all Common Points in Canada

and the United States.

To Liverpool..

To London..

175.00,

230.00

300.00 ********* 305.00 To other European Points at proportionate stes. Special reduced rates granted to Officers imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the

btained 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. SA

Freight will be received on board until

4 P.M. in the 9th January,

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and thould be marked to address in full; and the day previous to sailing. same will be received by us until 3 P.M. the For information as to Passage or Freight, ipply to

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ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents, Hongkong, 7th January, 1999

fas-

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN AND HAM- BURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC

PORTS;

ALSO,

i

LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.

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

AND: LUGGAGE...

N.B Cargo can be taken on through Bills

of Lading for the principal places in · RUSSIA.

N SUNDAY, the 10th day of Janusry, 1889, at 10A.M., the Company's Steamship

will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, for London. will be, conveyed `via Bombay with BAYERN," Captain Mergell, with MAILS.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent, Hongkong, 4th January, 1889.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI. THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship will leave for the above place about 24 hours “BENGAL” after, her arrival with the outward English Mails,

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong; 4th January, 1889.,

"aut transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo...

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

kong.

The Contents and Value of Packages are res

the terms and conditions of the Company's juired to be declared prior to shipment,

Shippers are particularly requested to site Black Bills of Lading.

NINA" E. LA WOODIN,

Superintendent.

P. & O. 9. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkongs 4th January, 1886

PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will leave this Port as above, calling at GENOA.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 pm, Specie and Parcels until I p.ro., on the 19th of January, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent on

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation board; they uaust be left at the AGENCY's Office), Contents and Vaite of Packages are requlica and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further particulars apply to

MELCHERS & Co.

Agents,

Hongkong, sand December, Ti19.