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Banks.

The

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL

£3,000,000. 500,000.

Hongkong Telegraph.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1889.

Intimations.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

Registereil Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, Swinney's Straight Cut Cigarettes.

LONDON,

•PANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN

AND THE COLONIES.

HE BANK receives MONEY on Deposit, Days and 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 Aanum.

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ÖN. 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 claimi, purchased on advantageous terms.

AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL Life AssurANCE

SOCITY,

E. W. KUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.

RULES

OF THE

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, 10 to 3: SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 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 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest, -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-BO0x, which must be presented with cach payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries theme 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.

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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 madeon demand,

but the personal attendance of the Depositor or bis duly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASS-BOOK, are

necessary.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES. -

Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes. Cope's Golden Cloud Tobacco. Will's Three Castles Tobacco. Allen and Ginter's Old Kip. "Happy Thought "-Medium Strength, "Dollar Brand"--Full Strength, “Star läxture ”—Mild. Golden Eagle-Medium Strength. Richmond Gem Curly Cut,

A very fine assortment of Meerschaum. Briar Root and Asbestos Pipes.

Cigar and Cigarette Cases, in russia, morocco,

and call.

Cigar and Cigarette Tubes in Amber and

Meerschaum. "

Tobacco Pouches in Racing Colours.

CIGARS.

Manila Cigars of the Ordinary Shape in boxes

of 00, 250 and 500 in very fine condition. A large stock of very Superior Manila Cigars of

the choicest and most popular brands, including Regalia Britannica.

India Regalia-Exquis

Non Flus

Principes-Regalia Imperial. Princessas Regalia Oriental. Regios-Reina Victoria.

GOLDEN RAIN TOBACCO,

A Mild Tobacco in D. Tins suitable for Cigarettes.

Hongkong. 26th February, 1889

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

THE

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Intimations

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

THE

THË DIVIDEND declared for the half year Ending 31st December, 1888 at the rate of £1.10/(One Pound and Ten Shillings Sterlings) per Share of $12; IS PAYABLE on and after MONDAY; the 25th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for warrants.

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By Order of the Court of Directors,

G. E. NOBLE,'

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889.

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ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUIDATION.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

PAYMENT OF 6TH DIVIDEND...

6TH DIVIDEND of 6 % on all claims As De No to anchor me ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, which have been approved by the Court of Chancery will be paid at the Offices of the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, on and after MONDAY, the 17th March next.

Creditors are requested to apply to the Bank

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA.) “HE P. & 0. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

"VERONA"

SIX DOLLARSE PER QUARTER.

Mails,

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MALTA, MAR« /

SEILLES, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, ÂND LONDON; ALSO,

"

BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA and AUSTRÁLIA,

will lee for the above places on FRIDAY, | N.R-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH the 1st

rch, at ́ Nou,"

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E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hon ng 21st February, 1889

"HIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR ¡GASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

HLSteamship

THE

"FLINTSHIRE,"

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

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom modation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889.

FOR NEW YORK,

for their Dividends and to produce thing their THE Steamship hold from the Official Liquidator admitting their claims in order that the payment of the 6th

• Dividend may be endorsed thereon.

HALL & HOLTZ C. CO.,

LIMITED.

SEEDS.

VEGETABLE SEEDS

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

The

SEEDS.

FLOWER SEEDS

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

DETAILED LISTS ON APPLICATION. E

•HALL & HOLTZO-OPERATIVE LTD

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1889,

HAS

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COMPANY

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

QUANTITY

AS JUST UNPACKED A

----- INCLUDING —— NEW DINNER SETS.

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE,

9 CUTLERY.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1899.

·HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI PLAIN COIR MATTING,

LAWN GRASS SEEDS.

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL $7,500,000, RESERVE FUND ...........................****** 4,300,000, RESERVE -LIABILITY OFI

7,500,000, PROPRIETORS

COURT OF DIRECTORS Ser CHAIRMAN--W. H. FORBES, Erq.

DEPUTY. CHAIRMAN—H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.

S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.

Hon. J. BELL-IRVING.

C.D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq.

J. S. Moses, Esq.

W. G. BRODIE, Esq.

L. PORSNECKER, E1,

· J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.

‚Ñ. A. Sizus, Esq.

Hon, B. LAYTON,

GARDEN TOOLS.

NEW

FIRE

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&

Hongkong, 26th February, 1879

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OF NEW GOODS

LAMPS, JINRICKSHA LAMPS.

FANCY COIR MATTING. VEGETABLE SEEDS.

GRATES,

&

LANE CRAWFORD & CO

PAYMENT OF FINAL DIVIDEND IN ADVANCE UNDER DISCOUNT.

“HE' Official® Liquidator, by arrangement

Co,

to pay in advance to Creditors willing to receive such payment, IN FULL DISCHARGE OF THEIR CLAIMS the Dividend of $ % payable in the year 1890, UNDER A DISCOUNT OF FIVE TWELFTHS PER CENT.

Creditors who are willing to accept payment of the Final Dividend, less discount as above are requested to communicate, with the Urider- signed" BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT MONTH.

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E. W. RUTTER,

Agent for the Official Liquidator, Oriental Bank Corporation, în Liq, 2.Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 6th February, 1889.

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THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

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NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

[OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-

of the PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI DUA SAMANTAN

"ALUANY;"

BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRISTE, 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 lar LONDON, VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th February, at Nook,

Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM. 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 (243 for London will be conveyed vid Bombay with- out transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.

E. Porter, Caminander, will he despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY, the 2nd March.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th February, 1889. 1483 STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY. THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship.

" GWALIOR " will leave for the above places on THURSDAY, the 7th March, at NOON.

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

Mails

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U: S. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER

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

"CITY OF SYDNEY "

MINING COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at theTHE U.S. Mail Steamship Registered Office of the Company No. 9, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 18th day of March, 1889, at 4 O'CLOCK IN THE will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko AFTERNOON, when the subjoined Resolution, hama, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th March, which was passed at the Extraordinary General P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Meeting of the Company held on the 25th of Japan, the United States, and Europe. Februarly instant, will be submitted for Con- firmation as a Special Resolution,

RESOLUTION. That the Capital of the Company be increased to the sum of $600,000 legally current in the Colony of Hongkong by the creation of 20,000 New Shares of $to.cach. Subject to any direction to the contrary that may be given by the Meeting sanctioning the increase of Capital, all New Shares. shall be offered to the Members in proportion to existing Shares held by them, and such offer shall be made by notice specifying the number of Shares to which the Member is entitled and limiting a time within which the offer if not accepted will be deemed to be declined, and after the expiration of such time or on the receipt of an intimation from the Member to whom such notice is given that he declines to accept the Shares offered, such Shares shall be dealt with by the

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Directors in their discretion. Dated the 25th day of February, 1889.

By Order of the Board,

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253)

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

HAVE RECEIVED their SECOND DELIVERY ·

OF

A. O'D. GOURDIN. Secretary.

THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COM-.

·PANY, LIMITED.

above mentioned Resolution for the Increase of the Capital of the Company be Confirmed, the

NOTICE is hereby given that if the

E. A. SOLOMON, EN WINTER COATINGS TWEED and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and SHARE REGISTER of the Company will be

CHIEF MANAGER.

HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

MANAGER,

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

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

the rate of a pet cents per Annum on the

daily balance,

and

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.

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, 1879.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY. LIMITED,

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SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

ULSTER TWEEDS.

A very stylish selection.

OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSO COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS.

QUEEN'S ROAD (Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL)

Hongkong, 14th January, 1879,

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W. POWELL & CO.

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

'TEEL CABIN TRUNKS.

SARATOGA STEAMER OVERLAND

Canvas and Leather PORTMANTEAUS, - Gladstone and Brief BAGS.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's DRESSING BAGS. RUG and TRUNK STRAPS, ali sires.

W. POWELL & CO.

Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889,

A. HAHN,

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PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

PIANOS FOR SALE

ON HIRE

Address: sfo HONGKONG HOTEL or No. 2, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.

NE

W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

NEW PIANO by Collard & Collard. are respectfully informed that, if upon, their arrival in this HARBOUR mone of the Gülbert & Sullivan's "Yeoman of the Guard."

New Violin Muzic.- COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, Instruction Books for all Musical Instruments. ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HEAD New Popular Waltzea. OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive Love's Golden Dream--Roeder.

Mia Bella-Rooder Marus-Vanderveel.

` prompt attention. T

In the event of complaints being found

necessary, communication with the Undersigned

in requested, when immediate steps will be taken.

to rectify the causo of dissatisfaction.

fossi, alth August, 187

D. GILLIES,

Secretary)

My Sweetheart Wallace, Large quantity of New Songs.

New Squeezer Playing Cards in boxes,

gkong, 22nd Februa

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Great variety of Photograph Frames. Now Plush Photo Screens.engan 5,000 New Cheap Literature, 25 cents per vol. Cheap Commercial Envelops, $1.50 per 1,000, Chemp.Cbit Paper, o cents per Ream. Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Concertinas, Anglo German: Demon Tennis Bats, -

New French Books:

New Photographic Books. New Electric Books,

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

CLOSED from the 19th day of March to the 15th day of April, both inclusive.

Dated the 25th day of February, 1889.

By Order of the Board,

A. O'D. GOURDIN, 254]

Secretary,

Consignees."

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

" ARABIC.”

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

Cargo impeding the d charge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,

CHS. D. HARMAN, Agent.

Hongkong, doth February, 1889,

Shipping.

STEAMERS:

EASTERN · AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE: done,

· (Calling at PORT Darwin and QUEENSLAND. PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New - ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.

Steamship

"HE'

- "TANNADICE," " Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Forts, TO-MORROW, the 27th instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply

Co

Hongkong, 18 February, 1889.

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

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

To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months..

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

$200.do

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

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, 1899

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| JCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

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FAKING 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.

THE Steamship

"ARABIC"

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

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

All PARCEL, Packages should be marked to

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address la full and the same will be received at the Company's Office until Five P.M. the day previous to sailing.

First-class Fares granted as follows To San Francisco........................... To San Francisco and return, available for 6 months......vakaro To Liverpool ................ To London...ur

$200,00

350000 325,00 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate

of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers 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

a San Francisco for China or Japan (or

350.00 325.00 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officersice versa) within one year will be allowed a of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the discount of 10 per cent. This allowance dear nst apply to through fare from China and Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on Japan to Europe. 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 faret from China and Japan to Europe.

Freight will be received on board until 4 P.. the day previous to sailing. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.. same day : all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- dress in full; value of same is required.

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Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des dined Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company't Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,

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 Collectos of Customs,

San Francisco,

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

Agent

C. D. HARMAN,

Hongkong. 13th Febuary, 1889.

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

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

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY-

AND OTHER CONNECTING A RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.

For further. Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the CompanyTHE British Steamship No, soA, Queen's Road Central.

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent. Hongkong, zist February, 1889

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.'

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

"PARTHIA*.

fa 3,167 Tons Register, Wallace, Commander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C. ja KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 7th March, at 3:P.M. (

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, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.

THE COMPANY'S STRAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.

N.B, Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places,, 索赔 RUSSIA

N SUNDAY, the 17th day of March, 1889, ON daany's Steamship "SACHSEN," Capt V. Gacasel, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will | leave this Port as above, calling at GENOA, 1

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 pm Specie and Parcels until 7 pm, on the 16th of March, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent 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 ke

DE MELCHERS & ́Co.,

Kelly Agents. 18th February, 1889.

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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 Franciscq and Pacific Coast Points by the regular Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and other Steamers...alte

Through Passage 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 San Francisco..... 175.00 To all Common Points in Canada

and the United States nisi. Į

30.00 To Liverpool

******300,00 To London...................................................... 305.00. To other European Points as proportionate rates.Special reduced rates granted to Oficers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanes

Customs, to be obtained 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 Vancouver, B.C.: 41

Freight will be received on board tintil 4 1.3. on the 6th March kan

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and should be marked to address in fall 3, and the same will be received by us, until 5 F.M. KhA day previous to mailing dozens For information as to Passage or Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

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