1889-01-11 — Page 1

No. 2130.

Banks.

The

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED. --

AUTHORISED CAPITAL .........£3,000,000, PAID-UP: CAPITAL

Hongkong Telegraph.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1889.

Fatimations.

A. HAHN

PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

500,000.

Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET,

ON HIRE.

LONDON.......

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,

Buy and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards, BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Ranking 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

要 4

PL

"

ON CURRENT BEPOSIT ACCOUNTS a per Cent. per Ansum 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.

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E. W. RUTTEK, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH,

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

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

RESERVE

4,000,000,

LIABILITY

OF

7,500,000.

PROPRIETORS

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. 9. Mosks, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE,Esq. | L. POESNECKER, Esq.

J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq. N. A. SILES, Esq. H. LAYTON, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq,

CHEF MANAGDER

HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate ofa per cent, per Annum on the

daily balance.

For

•

ON FIXED DEPOSITS-

.

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

every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.

and

200

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

G. E. NOBLE,

PIANOS

FOR SALE

Address: ejo HONGKONG HOTEL or No. 29, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.

W. BREWER.

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BEGS to notify that on January ist he will OPEN THE STORE adjoining DAKIN BROS,

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lately occupied by. Kuнn & Co., 'as a PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, and WHOLESALE PAPER WAREHOUSE, and guarantees to execute all Printing Orders' expeditiously, cheaply, and in good style..

1883

II,

Notices of Firms:

NOTICE.

HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr.

THEODOR JOHANNES

ENGEL. BRECHT VON PUSTAU in our Firm in Hong- kong and. China ceased on the 31st December,

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 1st January. 189 * [48' HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

MR.

........ CORPORATION/V

R. G. E. NOBLE has been appointed CHIEF MANAGER of the Bank from the Ist-January, 1889.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

..

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 31st December, 1888.

NOTICE

Shipping.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR LONDON (DIRECT) THE A. 1. British Bark D. S. Eward, Master, will load here for the "ARCADIA,"

above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 14th November, 1888, fit57

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, THE A I. British Bark

#JOHN NICHOLSON,"

W. Quine, Master, will load here for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 2and December, 1888.

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TH

THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of MÉ. THE

D. A. TROTTER in our Firm ceased on 318 ultimo,

Mr. J. W. BRUCE, and Mr. G. U. PRICE have this day been admitted PARTNERS is our Firm.

TAIT & Co.,

W

BREWER,

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL

Amoy, 1st January, `889.

Hongkong, 17th November, 1888,

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

THE

HONGKONG ALMANACK,

FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD,

1889.

by

BRUCE SHEPHERD.

(0) CONTAINING

HE CALENDARS and ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENA for the Year computed to

Hongkong Civil Time.

THE

Also information respecting the Colony and the several Government Departments, Meteorological

and General Statistics, Tide Tables, Postal Regulations, &c,, &c.

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 5th January, 1879

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO..

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY OF

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

RIPPINGILLE'S OIL WARMING STOVES,

&LC,

L

Chief Manager.

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

COOKING STOVES with UTENSILS......

from $5.00 each. PATENT WARMING STOVES..........................................

..from $5.00 each

Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.

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LANE CRAWFORD & CO

Hongkong, 13th December, 1888.

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THE

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

1.-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE

will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong, Business Hours on WEEK. DAYS, 15 to 3 ; SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 2.-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $aça at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 in any one year.

F

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 fired deposit for a months at 5 per cent, per annum interest, -INTEREST at the rate of 31% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.

5. EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented each payment or withdrawal.

with

Depositors must not make any entries them-

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,

seives in their Fass-BOOKS, but should send SEVERAL SUITES of DRAWING and DINING ROOM FURNITURE,

them to be written up at least twice a year about the beginning of January· ́and beginning of July.

6.--CORRESPONDENCE

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 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,

4. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong; 1st January, 1889.

Auctions.

SOLID TEAK OFFICE CHAIRS,

FANCY PLUSH FOLDING CHAIRS,

TEAK and GOLD ́EASELS,

&C.,

MANUFACTURED AT

OUR SHANGHAI WORKS SPECIALLY SEASONED FOR THE CLIMATE

AND

**NOW ON VIEW!!~

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Consignees.

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 LA I. I. American Ship

"DANIEL BARNES,"

136

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Mails

NORDDEUTSCHER CLOYD,

NOTIC Elvan

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,

PORT

GENOA,

SAID, BRINDISI, ANTWERP, BREMEN AND HAM-,

BURG, PORTS IN TİİR LEVANTE, BLACK SEA, AND BALTIĊ

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...

AND 'LUGGAGE, N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.

N SUNDAY, the 20th day of January, 1989, on the Company's Steamship "BAYERN," Captain Mergell, with MAILS,

leave this Port as above, calling at GENOA

Storer, Master, will load here, for the above PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will Port, and will have a quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

·PUSTAU & Co.. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1888.

FOR NEW YORK. *HE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship

rg's

THE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

NOTICE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

CNCITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO"

"PACTOLUS,"

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

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 pm., (1193 Specie and Parcels until 1 p.m., on the 19th of January, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the AGENCY'S Office), Contents and Value of Packages are required.

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardess, For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co Agents, Hongkong, zand December, 1888,

Ú, S. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK. VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1888,

FOR NEW YORK,

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THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship }..~

"STATE OF MAINE,"

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along for the above Port, and will have a quick THE U. S. Mall Steamship

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

CHAS. D. HARMAN,

Agent. Hongkong, 9th January, 1889,

Shipping.

STAEMERS.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

www

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

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

THE Company's Steamship

:

POSEIDON,"

Captain S. Meroa, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 12th inst., at Noon.

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

O.. BACHRACH, Agent. Hangkong, 8th January, 1889

[43 THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.

THE Company's Steamship

“PHRA CHOM KIAO"

Captain W. H. Walton, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 13th instant,. at 8 A.M,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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YUEN FAT HONG, Agents... Hongkong, 8th January, 1889.. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES).

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY, having connexion with Company's Mail Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORŤ 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 BAGDAD, &c. THE Company's Steamship

HALL & HOLTZ LAD

Hongkong, 5th January, 1889, '.-

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PUBLIC AUCTION. Thunder Jr, receper to sell by Undersigned- has received Instructions

Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 16th January, 1889, at Noon, at H.M. Naval Yard,

SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING

CONDEMNED STORES,

- Comprising -

OLD IRON, PAPER STAFF, HOSES CLOCKS, LAMĖS, PROVISIONS, CLOTHING and IMPLEMENTS.

&

8204

TERMS OF SALE-As Customary.

Make J. M.' ARMSTRONG,

Gor: Auctionée) Hongkong, 9th ́Jskusiy) 1969:

OOMPANY

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ROBERT LANG & CO.,

TAILORS, KATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS/

NEW

Black Brorabe Had Groy

ALL SILK HATS.

Felt Hats

Hard Felt Hats, Terni add other Soft Felts, Twood Hats and Caps in New

Shapes

Straw Hats and Plth Hati. Silk Umbrellas from $5 cach,

Over 100 to choose from.

A large säsortment of Walking

Sticks.

Werproof Coats, Leggings &

Chair Aprons, Travelling, Rugs and Scotch

Bauds,

GOOD S.'

Vine Back Diagonal & Cork-

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

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-Hosen

screw for Dress Suits "Black, Blue and Brown Fancy and Diagonal Coatings.. Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings, Tronserings in great variety of

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

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

"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.

For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 3rd January, 1859

INDO-CHINA, STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND

TRU CALCUTTA THE Company's Steamship

"WINGSANG,”.

(so

Captain St. Croix, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at II AM

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, 9th January, 1889.

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-

White Dress Shirtne JN STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI Lacing & Elastic-side Walking

Boots and Shoes,l:

AND KOBE.

(PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND STAY

Shooting Boots, Rubber Boots.THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship 4. Patent Leather Boots & Shoes."

Dancing Pumps, all stres, dig med

ANCONA

Large Stock of Scarfs, Ties, will leave for, the above places, on FRIDAY,

Handkerchiefs, Braces, the 18th January, at Noo

ROBT LANG & CO.Fer

1959 g/k/ Hongkong, 4th Januar

EL. WOODIN. Superintendent,

G. Small, Master, shortly expected, will load here. despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1888. [1295

Mails.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.

NB-CARÇO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAM- BURG; NEW YORK AND BOSTON.

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH, HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship SUTLEJ," Captain W. W. Worcester, R.N.R with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th January, at NOON.

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

Silk, and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colomba; Tea and General Cargo for London will be conveyed via Bombay with out transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route vid 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 re- quired to be declared prior to shipment.

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

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 4th January, 1899

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

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TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO

-- JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED

STATES AND EUROPE,

VIA

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. HE British Steamship

THE

"BATAVIA,"

2,558 Tons Register, Auld, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C.: via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, 'the 7th February, at 3 P.

To be followed by the S.S, "PARTHIA" |

TA

"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO " will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on THURSDAY, the 17th January, at P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Bills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, io San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, vit 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 Francisco.......................

To San Francisco and return, Į

$300.00

available for 6 months........... 350.00 To Liverpool.....de..

***** 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:

proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific Passengers by this line have the option of

and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific of Canadian Pacific Railways."

ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark-

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 Fadan to Europe.

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. 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. 3o A, Queen's Road Centrali

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent. Hønekang 19th December. 188R OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA," AND EUROPE 1 VLA

-AND

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

THE Steamship

* GAELIC " will be despatched" for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 26th instant,

on 7th March and S.S. ABYSSINIA" on 4th at 1 .. Apill

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

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

First-class Fares granted as follows |--

To Vancouver and Victoria.....(Mex.)$160,00 To Sao Francisco........

To all Commor Points in Canada

To

and the United States..................

Liverpool

To London....

175.00

230.00

300.00 ***** 305.00

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

Consular Invoices to accompany Carge 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.

ADRE Freight will be received on board until 4. on the 5th February.

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 7.36, the day previous to sailing.

For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to pa

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agenti Hanghong, 10th: January, 1889:

|

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 .. the day previous to sailing.

First-class Fares granted as follows i- To San Francisco..........

$200.00 To San Francisco and return; `

available for 6 months,

To Liverpool.............................. To London....

350.00

325.00 ****** 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 have the option of proceeding. Overland by the." Southern Pacific And Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways. Ple

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ing a San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year willɔbe allowed a discount of ro per cent. This allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe,

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points› beyond: San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customia. San Francisco, A

For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company,

·No. 504, Queen's Road Central,prod

CD. HÁRMAN,

Hongkong, 8th January

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