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N°: 2167.

Banks.

KULES

OF THE

The Longkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK,

I-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 $1, or MORE THAN $350 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $1,500 in any one year.

3.-DEPOSITORS, in the SAVINGS BANK, having $100, or more, at their credit mayat their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for a 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-BOOK, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal Depositors must not make any entries then- 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 Busines

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 onderaand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-BOOK, re necessary.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manage

Hoogkong, 1st January, 1889. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1889.

Intimations.

THE

HALL & HOLTZ C. CO., A

LIMITED.

SEEDS.

VEGETABLE SEEDS

BANKING CORPORATION. S

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

4,300,000,

PROPRIETORS

7,500,000

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

COURT OF DIRECTORS— CHAIRMAN➡W, H. FORBES, Esq.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

SEEDS.

"FLOWER SEEDS

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

DETAILED LISTS ON APPLICATION.

*HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE LTD

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1889.

COMPANY

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

ADDLERY

HAVE A FULL STOCK, OF AND

STABLE

Suitable for the training season, NICHOLL'S BEST RACING SADDLES

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SUNDRIES

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. Rain Coats, Umbrellas, and Rubber Over-shoes, Riding Boots and Tops.

LANE CRAWFORD&C »

Orders now being taken for Racing Colours.

Hon. J. BELL-IRVING.

S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.

C.D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq.

J. S. Moses, Esq.

Hongkong, 12th January, 1889.

W. G. BRODIE, Esq.

1. POKSNICKER, EH.

J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.

Hop. B. LAYTON.

N..A. Sirns, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER. HONGKONG-G, E. NOBLE, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,

ON

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT À the rate of a 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 gated on approved Securities every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.

and

and

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

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889,

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL ........£2,000,000. FAID-UP CAPITAL ........................ Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STRUT, LONDON.

Amusements.

ST. GEORGE'S HALL.

C

b. N C E R will be given in the above Hall,

ON

WEDNESDAY, February 27th, In Aid of

T

THE HONGKONG, BRANCH OF THE

„SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' FAMILIES AID ASSOCIATION.

Under the Distinguished Patronage of Mrs. GORDON CAMERON,

MIS, MAXWELL.

Mrs. BELL-IRVING,

&C., &c., &c.

Doors open at.....................................................................-8.30 P.M. To commence at............................ .................9.00 P.M.

Tickets-$2 each, can be obtained at blesses. KELLY & WAISH, LD.

Hongkong, 13th February, 1889,

Auctions.

IMPORTANT LAND SALE

AT KOWLOON,

A VALUABLE

Tigg

BUILDING ESTATE

will be offered for Sale by Auction,

BY

G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer,

ON

THURSDAY,

the 7th March, at 2.30 P.M. Comprising:- EIGHTY-SEVEN LOTS, known as Sections 1, 2, 3, &c., of Inland Lots 570 and 571, Yan-ma-tee, with extensive frontages 1o. Robinson Road and other Public Roads, and excellent building sites already levelled for Building, Shops, Dwellings or Manu- factories,

Fallest particulars, including Plans and obtained on Conditions of Sale, may be application to

HENRY JHOLMES,

Solicitor,

54 Queen's Road;

W. ST. JOHN H. HANCOCK,

C.K, F.R.L.D.A.

3, Beaconsfield Arcade,

or to the Auctioneer, Duddell Street. Hongkong, soth February, 1889.

Masonic.

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LODGE

(28

ст. јони

OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C.

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SECOND DELIVERY

OF

WINTER COATINGS TWEED and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and

ULSTER TWEEDS.

A very stylish selection.

OUR OUTFITTING STUCK IS ALSO COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS.

QUEEN'S ROAD (Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL.)

Hongkong, 14th January, 1829.

188

W. POWELL & CO.

EX S.S."PEKIN." AND "PROMETHEUS."

STEEL COCA STEAMER OVERLAND

*TEEL CABIN TRUNKS.

Canvas and Leather PORTMANTEAUS. Gladstone and Brief BAGS.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's DRESSING BAGS. RUG and TRUNK STRAPS, all sizes.

W. POWELL & CO.

Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889

A. HAHN

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PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

500,000,

ON HIRE

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT

ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLA for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking d

PIANO'S

FOR SALE

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

W. BREWER

.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

Agency Business generally, on tems to be a NEW PIANO by Collard & Collard.

on application.

· INTEREST - ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS ↑ Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annam.

17

"

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS a per Cent. per Annum on the Dally 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. RUTTERĄ

Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH

NOTICE.

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED;"

HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

Gilbert & Sullivan's “Yeoman of the Guard." New Violin Music.

Instruction Books for all Musical Instruments, New Popular Waltzes.": Mia Bella-Roeder. Love's Golden Dream-Roeder.

Marina-Vanderveel. Large quantity of New Songs, My Sweetheart Wallace. New Squeezer Playing Cards in boxes.

Hongkong, zand February, 1899

Great variety of Photograph Frames. New Plush Photo Screens.

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5,020 New Cheap Literature, 25 cents per vol. Cheap Commercial Envelops, 150 per 1,000. Cheap Chit Paper, 70 cents per Ream. Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Concertinas, Angle German.

Demon Tennis Bats.

New French Books..

New Photographic Books.

New Electric Books,

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

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES.

Kinney's Straight Cat Cigarettes. Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes,** Cope's Golden Cloud Tobacco, Will's Three Castles Tobacão. Allen and Ginter's Old Rip.

Happy Thought" Medium Strength, #Dollar Full Strength,

Sare respectfully informed that, if upon Doll Brandfill.

their arrival in this HARBOUR some of the Goldes Eagle Medium Strength, COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, Richmond Gems Curly Cat, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HAD A very fine assortment of Meerschaum, OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will recure Briar Boot and Asbestos Pipes,

Cigar and Cigarette Cases, in russia, morocco; prompt attention. gene

Hit and cali.: ::

In the event of complaints being fouad POWERFUL FIELD GLASSES. necessary, communication with the Undersigned

is requested, when immediate steps will be taken

to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction.

D. GILLIES,

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 500, in very fine condition.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

THE Sicaniship

"AFGHAN,"

Roy, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the afth instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

ADAMSON, HELL & Co.,

Agents.

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Hongkang, 18th February, 1889

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY,

THE Spanish Steamer

"DON JUAN," Captain Marquez, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 26th instant, at 4 F.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to,

BRANDÃO & Com

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1880. [247 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, via NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND, SEA.)

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

"VERONA "

ΤΗ

will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the 1st March, at Noun,

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 21st February, 1889.

FOR NEW YORK,

HE Steamship

THE

"ALBANY,"

[3.

E. Porter, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY, the 2nd March.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL' & Co,

Agent's. Hongkong, 25th February, 1889:

Mails

U. S. MAIL LINE.

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER.

Mails.

STEAM FOR

AND

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,

ADEN, PORT SAID, MALT......, MAR- ·

SEILLES, GIBRALTAR, BRINDIS), ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH,

AND LONDON

ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA

AUSTRALIA. NB.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH HILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULY PORTS, MARSEILLES, Trieste, Ham- BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION

COMPANY'S Steamship "SHANNON," Captain C.R. Edwards, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this lor LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on WEDNESDAY, the 27th February, .. at NOON.

Cargo will be received on board until 4PM. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office until 4 PM, 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 ASSAGE 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.

P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, 13th February, 189

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

1483

r

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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

THE U.S. Mail Steamalp

1

"CITY OF SYDNEY "

will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoka hama, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th March, at P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- AN EMERGENCY MEETING of the above-portation to Yokohama and other Japan Pond 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.

named Lodge, will be held in FREEMA SONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at 5 for 5.30 PM, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889

EOTHEN MARK

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LODGE

OF HONGKONG, No. 264,

REGULAR MEETING of the above

A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS

HALL, Zelland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at 8.30 for 9 O'CLOCK precisely.

Hongkong, 21st February, 1889.

Consignees.

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

$200.00 To San Francisco and return, available for 6 months........ To Liverpool....................................... To London.....

350,00

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

"AKING 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:

HE Steamship

THE

" ARABIC" will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, on SUNDAY, the 3rd March, at DAYLIGHT.

Connection will be made, at Yokobama' 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 Fryx P. the day previous to sailing.

First-class Fares granted as follows To San Francisco....satu $200,00 To San Francisco and return, 1

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.

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark

To other European Points at proportionateng at San Francisco for China or Japan (or. rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers vice versa) within one year will be allowed a of the Army, Navy, Civil-Service, and the liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance dosi Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on not apply to through fares from China and application.

Japan to Europe.

Passengers by this line have the option of OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific

SHIP COMPANÝ..

NOTICE

ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

CONSIG

" ARABIC."

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Büls of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along

vidc.

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

Agent.

CHS. D. HARMAN,

Hongkong, 20th February, 1889.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

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FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

HE Steamship THE S

"FLINTSHIRE,"

Dwyer, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, on the 2nd Man.

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom modation...

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889. [243

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

PARADELAIDE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New ZKALAND, TARMANIA; &G, -

THE Steamship

#TANNADICE," Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the

above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th in

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A large stock of very Superior Manila Cigars of

the choicest and most popular brands,- || at 4 P.ML. “ laclading Regalla Britannica. India Regalia-Exquisitos, Non Plus Ultra-Caprichos. Principes-Regalia Imperial. Princesinsgalla Oriental." Regios-Relin, Victoria.

CHEAP RACE GLASSES;

Hongkong, 14th Febm

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RUSSELL & Co Agents. Hongkong, 18th February, 1885"

STEAM TO STRAITS. AND 'BOMBAY, THE P:& 0.8. N. Co.'s Steamship

GWALIOR

HANDSOMELY MOUNTED OPERA GLASSES,' willeave for the above places on THURSDAY,

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

the 7th March, at Noor.j

LEWOODING Superinterident Hongkong, 21st February, 1889.

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 apply to through fores 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. 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.

α

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

For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 504, Queen's Road Central

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent

Hongkong 13th Febuary, 1889.

Ta

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP. COMPANY. FAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,

VIA

*

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.

C. D. HARMAN,THE British Steamship

Agent. Honkong ist February: 1899.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO,ADEN, SUEZ, ''PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANT-

·WERP, BREMEN AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC

PORTS;

ALSO,

LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS,

7 GALVESTON AND SOUTH

AMERICAN PORTS.

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

AND LUGGAGE, MATURANT

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

"PARTHIA" 3,167 Tons, Register, Wallace, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C., via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 7th March, at 3 pat

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

Connection will be made at Yokohama with. Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Forts, and at Vancouver with San Francisco 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

175.00 --To all Common Points in Canada Podus

and the United States....

230,00 To Liverpool.arcinii To London....

300.00

To other European Points at proportionate

Tales Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be obtained on appilcation:

Mr. D. E, BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, B.C.

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. on the 6th: Marché de

SACHSEN, Capt. V. Gaessel, with MAILS, tined to Points in the United States, should be ON SUNDAY, Company. Steamship N SUNDAY, the 17th day of March, 1889,

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des... PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will ¦ sent to the Company's Offices, addressed - to Icare this Fort 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 x p.m., on the 16th of March, 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, some

For further particulars, apply to y

MERCHERS & C

Hongkong, 18th February, 1889,

|

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to addreas in full ; and the same will be received by us until 5 r.m. tho day previoun torsailing.Din von Span For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to Sunda

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents

kong, 9th February, 1885.