1889-02-15 — Page 1

N°. 2159

Banks.

RULES

OF THE

The Hongkong Telegraph.

Entimations.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HAVE A FULL STOCK OF

AND STABLE

HONGKONG SAVINGS SADDLER Y Suitable for the training season,

BANK.

-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, 10 to 3: SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 1.-SUMS LESS THAN $4, 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 12 months at 5 per cent. per annum interest. 4.—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-Roox, which must be presented with esch payment or withdrawal.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

HAVE this day taken into PARTNERSHIP THE CHINA and manila STEAMSHIP

SUNDRIEST Mr. GERSHOM STEWART, late, of the

--- NICHOLL'S BEST RACING SADDLES Jockey Whips, Light Racing Reins, &c., &c.; Black and Brown Pony Harness, Also, Driving Gloves, Knitted Gloves with Leather Fingers, Mufflers, Cardigan Jackets, Carriage Wraps, and Warm Clothing of all kinds suitable for Early Morning Wear at Race Course. Costs, Umbrellas, and Rubber Over-shoes, Riding Boots and Tops.

Orders now being taken for Racing Colours.

Hongkong, rath January, 1889,

HAS

LANE CRAWFORD&C°

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W. BREWER.

Rain

AS just received and is shewing in his. New Store opposite HONGKONG HOTEL.

NEW LADIES' WALKING SHOES, French.

BOOTS

NEW CHILDREN'S 'SHOES and BOOTS.

NEW LADIES' TENNIS SHOES.

NEW MEN'S

MEN'S, CALF and KID SHOES.

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BOOTS.

NEW FRENCH BOOKS.

Depositors must not make any entries them All very reasonable in price. 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 the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Fost Offices in Hongkong and China.

7. WITHDRAWALS may be madeondemand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor of his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASS-BOOK, are

necessary,

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

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Hongkong, 1st January, 1899. THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

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

500,000.

W. BREWER'S -CHEAP PRINTING OFFICE, Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL

Large consumers of paper should apply for wholesale prices at this Store which will be found heaper than importing it direct.

"Hongkong, 12th January, 1889

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES. Kinney's Straight Cut Cigarettes. Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes. Cope's Golden Cloud Tobacco, Will's Three Castles Tobacco. 'Alien and Ginter's Old Rip,

Happy Thought Medium Strength. "Dollar Brand"-Fail Strength. ****Star Mixture "-Mild"

Golden Eagle-Medium Strength." Richmond Gem Carly Cut.

A very fine assortment of Mecrachaum.

Registered Office, 40, THREADNEIDLE STREET, Briar Root and Asbestos Pipes,

LONDON.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN

THE

AND THE COLONIES,

HE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,

Buys and Sells BILLS or EXCHANGE ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

INTERIST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:

Fixed for 12 months,. 5 per Cent, per Annkim.'

13

6

4. #

#

ÖN CURRENT BEFOŝit accounts sper Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balance.

APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claimi, purchased on advantageous terms.

AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE

SOCIETY.

E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG Branch.

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI, BANKING CORPORATION:

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

RESERVE FUND RESERVE.

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LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS)

4,000,000,

7,500,000,

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. J. S. Moses, Eng. H. L. DALRYMPLE,Esq, ¦ L. PORINECKER, Esq. J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq. | N. A. SILES, Esq. B. LAYTON, Esq. E. A SOLOMON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGEL 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 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.

and

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

G. E. NOBLE

Chief Manager

Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.20-

NOTICE.

'Cigar and Cigarette Cases, in russia, morocco,

and calf.

POWERFUL FIELD GLASSES..

Cigar and Cigarette Tubes in Amber and

Meerschaum.

Tobacco Pouches' in Racing Colours.

CIGARS.

Manila Cigars of the Ordinary Shape in boxes

-of-100, 250.and.zoo.in very.finc_condition.

A large stock of very Superior Manila Cigars of

CHEAP RACE GLASSES.

Hongkong, 14th February, 18fg

the choicest and most popular brands,--- including Regalia Britannica.

India Regalia--Exquisitos. Non Plus Ultra-Coprichos. Principes-Regalia Imperial. Princessas-Regalia Oriental. Regios-Reina Victoria.

HANDSOMELY MOUNTED OPERA GLASSES, KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED; QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

THE

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HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE

COMPANY, LIMITED...

TWEED SUITINGS,

RACING JACKETS and CAPS, RIDING BOOTS and TOPS,

RIDING BREECHES, SADDLERY, and all STABLE

REQUISITES. CHAMPAGNES, WHISKIES,'

&c., &c.

"RACES" "RACES.”

COATINGS, TROUSERINGS,

HOSIERY, SHIRTS, COLLARS, SCARFS,

TIES, GLOVES, HATS, &c. The most Extensive

and Fashionable,

COMPANY

LTD

The HALL & BOLTZ CO-OPERATIV

Hongkong, iath February, 1889.

A. HAHN.

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PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

ON HIRE PIANOS

FOR SALE

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

Hongkong and Shangbai Banking Corporation, and my Business will hereafter be carried on under the name and title of ANTON & STEWART."

J. ROSS, ANTON, Hongkong, 11th January, 1889.,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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MCHIRE MANAGER of the Bank from the MR. G. E. NOBLE has been appointed

1st January, 1889.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chicl Manager. Hongkong, 31st December, 1888.

Consignees.

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"SHIRE? LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP CARDIGANSHIRE,”. FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all goods, are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary' be given before 4 P.M., TO- DAY.

COMPANY, LIMITED,

* FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.

THE Company's Steamship

· “DIAMANTE,” “ Captain G. Tayler, will be despatched for the above Forts, TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at 4 P.M.

J

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 13th February, 1889.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. “HE A. A British Bark-

"JOHN NICHOLSON,"

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SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Mails.

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,.

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 o

on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.

N SUNDAY, the 17th day of February, SUNDAY, the Company's Steamship

W. Quine, Master, will load here for the above BRAUNSCHWEIG," Capt. H. Uudeker, with Ports, and will bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1888. 136.

FOR NEW YORK.

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

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

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. American Ship have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the zoth instant, will be subject to rent

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the

oth instant, or they will not be, recognised..

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents... Hongkong, 13th February, 1889

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PACIFIC MAIL. STEAMSHIP' COMPANY.

NOTICE...

CONSI

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

"CITY OF PEKING."

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take. fmmediate delivery of their Goods from along- side.

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

CHAS. D. HARMAN,

Agent. Hongkong, 14th February, 1880.

Shipping. STEAMERS.

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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (PASSING_THROUGH THE INLAND SKA) "HE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamship

THE

"ANCONA"

will leave for the above places TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at DAYLIGHT.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

Hongkong, 7th February, 1889

FOR NEW YORK,

HE Steamship

THE

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"STRATHLEVEN,"

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C. W. Pearson, Commander, will be despatched for the above Post, on MONDAY, the 18th inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 7th February, 1889.

(1020 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.".

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND.

PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

THE Company's Steamship

"TAIYUAN,"

"STATE OF MAINE,"

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G. Small, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch,'"'-

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, Igih December, 1888

Mails.

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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MALTA, MAR- SEILLES, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON: ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.

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M,B.~~CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH, BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSRILLES, TRIESTE, ḤAM- BURO, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH, "HÊ PENINSULLE AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "SHANNON," Captain C.R. Edwards, with Her' Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY; the 27th February, | at NoON,

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M. Parcels and Specle (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 for London will be conveyed via Bombay with- but 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.

MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE & 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. p.m. Specie and Parcels until 1 p.m., on the 16th of February, 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.j

Agents.

"

Hongkong.. 21st January, 189

“U, SITMALL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-

·LAND RAILWAYS, 'AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.

HE U.S. 'Mall Steamship

THE

"CITY OF PEKING" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on THURSDAY, the 21st February, NOON, taking Füssengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Hills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, io San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, vis 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, available for 6 months..................... To Liverpoolya To London... other

$200.00

350.00 ***................ 325.00 330.00 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.

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 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 retined 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.

The Contents and Value of Packages are 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.

P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 13th February, 1889.

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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL- STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:

VIA

THE OVERLAND. RAILWAYS,

AND

ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

Nilson, Commander, will be despatched at above on WEDNESDAY, the 20th February, 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 HE Steamship forward of the enginer. Second Class Passengers

"ARABIC".

are Berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating will be despatched for San Francisco, vid chamber ensures the supply of fresh provisions Yokohama, on SUNDAY, the 3rd March, at during the entire voyage. A duly qualified

Surgeon is carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ‹

Agents. Hongkong, 9th February, 1889.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. "HE Steamship

THE *[37

W. POWELL & CO.

EX S.S.. "SHANNON,"

OUR. FIRST DELIVERIES or

HONGKONG & WHAMPOAADIES and GENTLEMEN'S RAIN COATS and MACINTOSHS.

DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

|HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

SHIPMA

are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this HARBOUR' none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS; II sent to the Head OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive ̈1prompt attention,

In the event of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned.

¡ is requested, when immediate steps will be taken' to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction,

GILLIES, Secretary,

LEGGINGS and GOLOSHES.

W, POWELL & CO.

Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 13th February, 1889,

ROBERT LANG & CO.

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.

· HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SECOND DELIVERY

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#TETARTOS,”, Captain Petersen; will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the aist instant, at 4 F.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ï

KATHAH YON & Co. / Hongkong, 14th February, 1889.

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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKĮ,

AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA)!. HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

THE P

“KHIVA!

will leave for the above places on SUNDAY, the 24th February, at DAYLIGHT:

PRIDORSE, L'WOODIN,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 13th February, 1889,

STEAM TO SHANGHAI.

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

“PEKIN”

INTER COATINGS TWEED; and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and will leave for the above place, about 14 hours

ULSTER TWEEDS.

after her arrival with the next outward English:

OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSO COMPLETE IN JEASONABLE GOODS.

A very stylish selection.

QUEENIS ROAD (Opposits HO GKONG HOTEL)

LWOODIN, Superintendent,

Hongkong, 14th January, 1859'

Hongk

13th February, 1889.

DAYLIGHT:

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

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

First-class Fares granted as follows'-- To San Francisco........................he...$200,00 To San Francisco and return, I

available for 6 months................. To Liverpool ........................................ 375.00

To London..

350,00

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

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No, ¿¤Â, Queen's Road Central:

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent. Homebring, 6th February ***99

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,

VIA

THE CANADIAN FACIFIC RAILWAY

RAILWAY LINES`& STEAMERS,'

AND OTHER CONNECTING

THE British Steamship

"PARTHIA":

3.167 Tons Register, Wallace, Commander, will be despatched for, VANCOUVER," B.C.,

via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 7th March, at 3P.M.

To be followed by the S.S. “ABYSSINIA” on 4th April

Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with San Franciaco and 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 Unes of Steamers.

First-class Fares granted as follows To Vancouver and Victoria...(Mex.)$160.00 To San Francisco....... **********, £75.00

To all Common Points,in Canada

and the United States) 230,00 To Liverpool................................. To London

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des

******* 300,00 305:00 Passengers by this line have the option of Ta other European Paints at proportionate proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the

passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark-obtained on application. Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways,

Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be ing a San Francisco for China or Japan (or discount of so per cent. This allowance dois sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to vice versa) within one year will be allowed a "lined to Points in the United States, should be not apply to through fares from China and Mr. D. E, BROWN, District Freight Agent, Japan to Europsi

Vancouver, B.C, 10 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 Customs, San Francisco.

,

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

Tp: fan, Queen's Road Central

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent 13th Febuary, 1889.

Freight will be received on board until 4P.M. on the 6th March. OPT

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

For information as to Passage or Freight apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Com

ongkong, eth Fabri