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JUYBS

The Hongkong Telegraph.

N°. 2276.

Banks.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

RESERVE FUND

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

7,500,000 PROPRIETORS

Court of DIRECTORS

CHAIRMAN W. H. FORBES, Esq.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLI, E1q;

W. G. BRODIE, Esq.

T. E. Davies, Esq.

J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq, Hon. J. J. KESWICK."" Hon. B. LAYTON.

| S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.

J. S. Moses, Esq.

L. POESNECKER, Esq.

N. A. SIZES, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

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

MANAGER

SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND.

COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

Insurances.

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1889.

Entímations.

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OP. CO., LD.

IN HAMBURG,

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st July, 1899.

*. GENERAL LIFE. AND FIRE

ASSURANCE COMPANY IN

LONDON.

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HE Undersigned having been appointed THE Underrenbove Company, are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE and LIFE at Current Rates.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co..

(822 Hongkong, ret July, 1889.

THE MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at pared to ACCEPT above. Company, are P

daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS

For 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 and EXCHANGE business transacted.

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

་

G. E. NOBLE,

Hongkong, aath May, 1889.

Chief Manager,

Pre-

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.

(823 Hongkong, 1st July, 1889, MANNHEIM REINSURANCE COMPANY IN MANNHEIM. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS at Current Rates.

THE

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.

(814 Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.

FIRE INSURANCE.

FURTHER REDUCTION IN RATES.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY now

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK THE O Godowns and other First Class

CORPORATION, LIMITED,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL ............£2,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL inquum...MTAL $80,000. Registe 1 Office, 40, THREADNRIDLE STREET, LONDON,

BRANCHES IN India, China, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.

HE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,

THE

Buys and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE

· IBSDES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BIL13 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.

11

M

ÖN 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.

H. A HERBERT,

Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.

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RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

Risks at per annum.

The total Accumulated Funds of the Com- pany exceed £6,000,000 sterling.

Apply to

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents.

(781

Hongkong, 22nd June, 1889.

THE FUNDS

OF THE

'STANDARD LIFE OFFICE

ARE invested entirely within the British Dominions and are thus free from the complications which might arise in time of war. They now amount to Six and three-quarter Millions Sterling, and are increasing yearly. A marked preference continues to be shown for STANDARD POLICIES, and every year since 1865, New Assurances for upwards of £1,000,000 Sums Assured have been placed on the books- a result continued uninterruptedly for so long period by no other British Office.

THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,

Agents, Hongkong.

GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL TAELS 600,000, $833,333,33- RESERVE FUND

$318,000.00.

COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS.

RESPECTFULLY INVITE INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING :—

DRAWING ROOM FURNITURE.

DINING ROOM FURNITURE.

LIBRARY FURNITURE.

BED-ROOM FURNITURE,

HALL FURNITURE,,

OFFICE FURNITURE,

"STIMATES Submitted for Interior and Exterior Painting and

Special Decorations in any Style, Free.

The H. & H. C. Co., Ltd., bave Furnished and Decorated all the principal Banks, Hotels, Clubs, Mansions, and Offices in the East, including Shanghai, Hongkong, Peking, Tientsin, Chefoo, Cores, and every part of Japan.

Their Style and Werkmanship is 'too well-known for special mention.

·HALL & HOLTZ OPERATIV LTD

The

Hongkong, 4th July, 1889.

COMPANY

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

...HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS. CARINA'S EAU DE COLOGNE.

FAR

ATKINSON'S and PIESSE and LUBIN'S PERFUMES..

PEAR'S, ATKINSON'S and CLEAVER'S TOILET SOAPS. CALVERTS PRICKLY HEAT and CARBOLIC SOAPS.

TOILET VINEGARS, LAVENDER WATER, EAU DE QUININE HAIR DOG SOAP, HOUSEHOLD CARBOLIC SOAP, CARBOLIC ACID,

CARBOLIC TOILET PAPER, CRESOL' for washing dogs.

LAU TI KEE HAIR WASH.

BATH SPONGES, BATH TOWELS, BATH BLANKETS.

LADIES BATHING COSTUMES,

MEN'S BATHING DRESSES and DRAWERS.

SWIMMING COLLARS, SWIMMING BELTS.

Hongkong. 27th June, 1889.

LANE CRAWFORD&C

A. HAHN,

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Shipping,

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATÓW, AMÓY, AND FOOCHÓW.

HE Company's Steamship. THE

... "NAMOA," Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 5th inst., at 10 A.N. ·

For Freight or Passage, apply to

">

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, General Managers. Hongkong, 2nd July, 1889.

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.

THE Steamship

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"NANZING," Captain Talbot, will be despatched as above, bn SATURDAY, the 6th inst., at 3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 3rd July, 1889.

"

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Mails.

U. S, MAIL LINE.

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

HE U, S, MAR Steamship

THE

"CITY OF. PEKING" will be despatched for. San Francisco, vid Kobe and Vokohama, on TUESDAY, the oth July, at P., taking Fassengers and Freight

or Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Bills 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 Stearners.

First-class Fares granted as follows:

(830

To San Francisco...

$200,00

To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months...

350.00

To Liverpool.......................

325.00

1. 330.00

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR NEW ZEALAND PORTS, "VEA FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

THE

-*WHAMPOA," Hughes, Commander, will be despatched as aboye on SATURDAY, the 6th inst, at a PM.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer, which is situated amidships upon the upper deck.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 2nd July, 1839

1622

WASH.AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

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PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.

ON HIRE

PIANOS

FOR SALE i Address: cjo HONGKONG HOTEL or No, 25, CAINE ROAD. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.

W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED;

A SPLENDID Assortment of Tennis Bats

all weights,

LO YEUX MOON, Esq. The Demon.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIK SING, Esq, LOU TO SHUN, Esq.

1

MANAGER-HO AMEL

i

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST.

[858 Hongkong, 17th December, 1885..

L-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK | world.

will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, 10 to 31 SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 2.-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN

NOTICE.

"THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

$250 at one time will not be received. No THE Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 In any one year.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.......$1,000,000, 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,

The above Company is prepared to accept having $roo, or moze, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG-MARINE RISKS at CURRENT. RAZES on Goods. KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING & Policies granted to all Parts of the world CORPORATION on fixed deposit for is payable at any of its Agencies.

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 Book, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Dopositors raust not make any entries them- 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

but the

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 madeindemand, personal attendance of the Depositor or his daly appointed Agent, and the production of his Pass-Book, are FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

- necessary.

G. E. NOBLE.

Chief Manager, Hongkong, Ist January, 1889.

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NOTICE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY,

LIMITED.

S HIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

WOO LIN YUEN

Secretary. HEAD OFFICE, No 4, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 1st February, 1882.,.

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND

SINGAPORE..

THE Steamship

(Ic2

JAPAN" having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risic into the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at West Point, whence delivery may

be obtained.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 3rd July, 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 30th instant.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS. & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1989

UNION LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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FROM ANTWERP AND HAMBURG,

THE SALLEY

#GALLEY OF LORNE,” are respectfully Informed, that, if upon Captain Grandin, having arrived from the above their arrival in this HARBOUR pone of the Pons, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, to send in their Bills of Leading to the under- ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the Hean aigned for countersignature and to take imme-

diate delivery of their Goods from alongside. Office, No. 74, Praya Central, will receive. The Steamer is berthed at Kowloon Piers and prompt attention.

in the treat of complaints being found

The Tennyson.

The Alliance.

The Champions. Best Melton Covered Match, Tennis Balls, 4 per dozen.

Hoarkony, 25th June. 1899..

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Uncovered Balls, $3.50 per dozen. The New Star Tennis Press, 4 Screws.

A fine Piano by Broadwood, black and inlaid, with guarantee from Makers. Tennis Shoes of every size and description for Ladies, Gentlemen and Youths; very cheap.

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

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ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

OF

CLEARANCE SALE.

BEGINNING ON

MONDAY,

THE 10th INSTANT.

+

all GOODS liable to deterioration from dampness arising from the recent fooding.

25% TO 50% REDUCTION FOR CASH ONLY.

100 Pairs of English and French BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds, formerly sold at from $5.00 to $7.50, now for $2.50 to $4.50., GENT'S UNDER-VESTS,

SOX, SHIRTS, COLLARS,

CUFFS, SCARFS, TIES,

HATS, TRAVELLING RUGS,

GLADSTONE BAGS,

&C.,

NOTE

These Goods have not been damaged by water.

Hongkong. 7th June, 1889-

QUEEN'S ROAD (Opporlie HONGKONG HOTEL.)

188

8cc,

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN. HODEIDAH, MASSAUA, SUAKIM, YEDDAH, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, TRIESTE and VENICE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SRA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS)

THE Company's Steamship

"BERENICE."

Captain Trobitz, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 10th inst, at Noon.

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.

SAILING VESSELS.,

FOR NEW YORK,

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

SOUTHERN CROSS,"

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To London.

To other European Points at proportionate.. ates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Anny, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese "Customs, to be obtained on application.

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

Passengers, who have paid full fare, se-enibark- ng at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a liscount of 10 per cent. This allowance does tot apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.

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

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des ined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offers 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, Vo. 50A, Queen's Road Central

-C. D. HARMAN,

Agent

יי

le 1st July 20 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

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

VIA

AND

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

THE Steamship

"ARABIC"

will be despatched for San Francisco, vid.

Balley, Master, will load, here for the above Volcohama, on TUESDAY, the 16th instant, at

Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 15th May, 1889..

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

THE 3/3 LI. I. American Ship

"TITAN,"

C H. Allyn, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch..

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th May, 1889.

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FOR NEW YORK..

THE 3/3 A. I. L American Ship

* AGENOR,"

i P.M.

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

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in 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...................

..$200,00

To San Francisco and return, 1 350,00

available for 6 months.

To Liverpool................................................... 325,00 To London.........

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 bave the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific

Frost, Master, will load here for the above and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern

Port, and will have quick despatch..

For Freight, apply to

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.

Mails.

(725

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRAL- TAR, MARSEILLES, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND

·AUSTRALIA.

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

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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..

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 of Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 5aA, Queen's Road Central.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1889,

'C. D. HARMAN,

Agent

Dr. Knorr'S

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH. ANTIPYRINE.

KELLY & WALSH, LD. THE PENNEULAR AND ORIENTAL

· IMPORTERS OF TOBACÇOS, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES.

FRESH TOBACCOS, Richmond Gem Curly Cul,

Mixture.

Old Rip.

Wills' Three Castler.

Wills Bristol Bird's Eye. Cope's Golden Cloud.""

Yarborough's Golden Rale. Happy Thought. Dollar Brand. Golden Eagle, Star Mixture.

FRESH CIGARETTES, Sweet Caporals

Kinney's Straight Cuts. Little Beauties,

Richmond Straight Cut. Virginia Brights. Duke's Camco.

Kinney's Special Favours.

Straight Cut. Cleopatra Egyptian Flowers. Sweet Caporals Selected. Kinney's Half Caporals.

SWEET CAPORAL S.

Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at once MANILA CIGARS, landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense and no Fire Insurance will be effected.

necessary, communication with the Undersigned claims against the Steamer must be pre Is requested, when immediate steps will be taken sented to the Undersigned on or before she 8th to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction instant or they will not be recognised.

RUSSELL & Co.

Agents, and

1816

Hongkong, Tijd: Anyn

D. GILLIES...

Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.

Regalia Britannica-Media Regalia-Flor de Prensador." Cilladrados Principes Caprichos -Princesss. Exquisitos Non Plus siltra Reina Victoria. Regios-Regalia Imperial-Regalia Oriental.

Allege'assortment of Meerschaum, Briar Root and Asbestos Pipes, Meerschaum and "Amber Cigar and Cigarette Tubes, Russ Morocco and Calf Cigar and Cigarette Cases, and every description of Smoker's Requlaitas ting via

Hongkong, aist May, 1659

HE PININGULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM (Dost for Adults 16 to 35 grains troy},

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship with "MALWA Captain W. L. Broun, Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, VIA BOMBÁY and SUEZ CANAL, on SATURDAY, the 13th inst.,

at.NOON.

IS the most approved and most efficacious remedy in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, ERYSIPELAS, COUGH, and many other

HOOPING complaints. It i

Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM 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 for London will be conveyed vid Bombay also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recom- » without 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 re-bears the inventor's signature " Dr. KNORR.. quired to be declared prior to shipment:

mended by the medical Faculty. To be bad at

every reputed Chemist and Druggist. Ask for

Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE I Each Tin

Shippers are particularly requested to note in red letters the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading

This Steamer takes Cargo and Passengers for Marseilles.

EL WOODIN, Superintendent,

P.&O. 8. N. Co's Office, Hongkong, trd July, 1889.

Supplies constantly on hand at JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co, Hongkong and Shanghal- Sole Agents for China. Beware of spurion Imitations f

Hongkong 29th May, 1889.