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The Hongkong Telegraph.

N. 2529.

Banks.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL .........£2,000,000 .PAID-UP CAPITAL ...............£ 580,000,

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LONDON: Head Office..... 40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office......25, Cockspur 'Street,

BRANCHES IN India, China, Japan

THE

AND THE COLONIES.

HE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buys 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 :. Fised for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum.

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ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Manager.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

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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, Jo to 3 SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 2-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-DEPÓSITORS 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 a 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. Depositors must not make any entries them selves in their PASS-BOOKS, but should send them to be written up at least twice a yea about the beginning of January and beginning of July. 6-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business of the Bank, il marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded tree by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7-WITHDRAWALS may be made oa 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,

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

RESERVE

.....$7,500,000,

4,600,000,

LIABILITY OF 7,500,000

PROPRIETORS

COURT OF DIRECTORS :- CHAIRMAN H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J, S. Moses, Esq.

T. E DAVIES, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq..

H. HOPPIUS, Esq.

Hon. J. J. KESWICK. ·

A. MCCONACHIE, Esq, }

S.C.MICHAELSEN, ESQ.

Hon. A. P. MCEWEN.

L. FOESNICKER, EM.

D.R. SASSOON, Esq.

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

SHANGHAI JOHN WALTER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.

daily balance.

Intimations.

BY APPOINTMENT.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

(Established A.D. 1841),

THE

HONGKONG

W.

MONDAY, MAY 5, 1890,

Fatimations.

BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

MERICAN STAR RAZORS.

Modern Conjuring. LD. Steinitz Modern Chess Instructor.

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS. ANALYTICAL;

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FAMILY, DISPENSING, and GENERAL CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

PATENT MEDICINE PROPRIETORS.

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SEEDSMEN.

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS. CIGAR IMPORTERS, &c., &c.

Manufacturers of

AERATED WATERS

By Steam Machinery.

PHOTOGRAPHIC DRY PLATES. Apparatus, Chemicals, and Materials of all kinde suitable for Amateurs and Professionals,

at Moderate Prices.

We beg to state that we imhort Drugs. Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best description only—no other quality is kept in #tock.

Our long experience' and 'intimate acquaint." ance with the Trade, and the best spurces of July, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers on the very best terms, and thus ive us an advantage which enables us to offer our constituents the benefit of a considerable reduction in the price of all one Specialities as compared with sémilar articles sold cliewhers

We wish it to be clearly understood that our prices cannot be beaten by another firm in the Colony; and we trust it will soon become generally known that, quality for quality, our charges all round compare favourably with local rates and in most instances with those ruling at home.

Experienced qualified. English Assistants ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis- densing of Medicines.

GOODS FOR COAST PORTS Whenever practicable, are desnatched by firs! steamer leaving after receint of order. Most articles can now be sent by the local Parcel Post. All retail orders of the value of five dollars and upwards are sent freight or postage paid.

Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ln. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

HONGKONG..

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI,

24, Nankin Rond.

BOTICA INGLEZA, MANILA,

Escolta. 14.

THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTON, Canal Road.

THE DISPENSARY, FOOCHOW. THE DISPENSARY HANKOW. THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN.

LONDON OFFICE. 166, Fenchurch Street, E.C. Hongkong, 16th April, 1800.

NOTIFICATION.

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H.B.M, Legation, Peking, April 3rd, 1800, I

virtue of the authority vested in blm by Council. 1874, the Undersigned hereby notifies that he has appointed Mr. J. H. COOMBS to SURVEYOR at the Port of Amoy under the. Provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts.

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

the rate of a per cent, per Annum on the 706).

ON FIXED DEPOSITS- For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum For 6 months, a pe- "ent. per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum, ...

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities, add 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,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 3rd April, 1890...

GRIFFITH'S

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NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, No. 2, Duddell Street, (Between the New Oriental Bank, and Mr. Lammert's Auction Rooms), Entrance from Daddell Street or Ice House St.

JOHN WALSHAM, H.B.M. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary

in China. THE EAST BORNEO PLANTING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTI

OTICE is hereby given to Holders of:

Shares in the above Company on which CALLB are still unpaid, that, unless said Calls with Interest at the rate of 13 per annum from the due dates are paid on or before the 15th day of May next, at the Company's Offices, 6, Ice House Lane, the Shares in respect of which such calls were made will be liable to be forfeited, and under the provisions of Article X.- Subsection VIIL of the Articles of Association, the Board will pass the necessary resolutions for the forfeiture of the wald Shares.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, 28th April, 1890,

The Gun and its development, by Greener. Anne Bouman's New Cooking Book. Baedeker's Guide Books, Europe, London, Paris,

Rhine, Italy, &,, &c. Admiralty Manual Scientific Inquiry. Menus Made Easy.

Cassell's New German Dictionary. French

Davies' Microscopic Mounting.

Hongkong; 17th April, 1890.

Judson's Gold Paint, Whatman's Drawing Paper. Roll's Continuous Drawing Paper, Ayre's Champion Tepuis Balls.

Regulation

N

New Tennis Bats.

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New Wedding Invitation Cards. Old Violins, Banjos, Guitars. Symphoniums, Musical Boxes with changeable

Music. Mechanical Piano Player by which any Music can be played without knowledge of Music.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL,

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ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

1 NEW

G

O

D S..

· ULSTERS.

Ulsters & Inverness CAPES. I Ladies' HABITS.

JACKETS. Chesterfield & Covert COATS. Cheviot & Saxony SUITINGS. STYLISH TROUSERINGS. RACING COLORS.

New FELT HATS (latest styles) DRAB SHELL HATS. Single & Double TERAI HATS

RIDING BREECHES..

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1890

ESTD. 1864.

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BOOTS and SHOES. Gent's DRESS SHIRTS.

UNDERCLOTHING. Travelling RUGS & MAUDS GLADSTONE BAGS. PORTMANTEAUS, &c.

APOLLINARIS

NATURAL MINERAL WATER

THE

QUEEN

OF TABLE WATERS.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

Hongkong-13, Queen's Road,

Sole Agents,

Hongkong and China.

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antimations.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

N°

OTICE is hereby given that A SPECIAL GENERAL or EXTRAORDINAY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of

this Company will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of May next, at noon, for the purpose of considering, and, if approved, of passing the following Resolu

tiona;--

That the Capital of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation be increased from $7,500,000 to $10,000,000 by the crea- tion of 20,000 New Shares of $125, to be issued at the price of £42 109. Eastern Shareholders to pay for their allotments at the current rate of the day for Demand Bils on London.

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Masonte.

ZETLAND

No. 535.

LODGE

N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above

A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS

HALL, Zetland Street, on. MONDAY, the 12th instant, at 8.30 for gr. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited. Hongkong, 3rd. May, 1890.

Insurances.

THE FUNDS

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OF THE

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE RE invested entirely within the British That the said New Shares be in the first in-

Dominions and are thus free from the stance, in such manner na the Directors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered the complications which might arise in time of war. Shareholders in the proportion of one New They now amount to Six and three-quarter Share for every three Shares of which on Millions Sterling, and ave increasing yearly. A the 31st Mar. 1800, they shall respectively marked preference continues to be shown for STANDARD POLICIES, and every year since be the Registered Holders, and that any New Shares not accepted by the Share 1865, New Assurances for upwards of £1,000,000 holders within the time limited by the DI-Sums Assured have been placed on the books- a result continued uninterruptedly for so long a rectors for that purpose, be disposed of and

period by no other British Office, allotted by the Directors In such manner

ADAMSON, BELL & Co, and at such price as in their discretion they

Agents, Hongkong. shall think best in the interest of the Com-

Dany.

3-That payment of the sum of £43 10. per share for each of the said New Shares be made as follows, viz

10 12s. 6d. on the 30th day of June, 1890 £to 12s. 6d.

Sept. " Dec., March, 1991.

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30th £to 12s. 6d. 31st

To 12s. 6d.

31st 4-That the Directors issue to Shareholders .holding shares nat a multiple of Three a Fractional certificate in respect of each sbare in excess of or below such multiple, and allot one new share to every person who shall produce three such Fractional Cert!. ficares on or before the 30th June, 1890, and, Day the first instalment in respect thereof. 5-That after payment of the first instalment

and pending payment of the future Instal ments, Scrip Certificates in such form as the Directors may delerminé be issued in respect of such New Shares, entitling the Holders on payment of the remaining instal- ments, and subject to such, other terms as to approval, date for lodging Scrip Cer- tificates, and otherwise as the Directors. may prescribe, to be registered as the Holders of the Shares represented by such Scrip Certificates respectively.

FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. 6-That interest at the rate of 5 per cent. Der

SPECIAL NOTICE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have just received their first deliveries of Lace and Coloured Curtains & "Art" Muslins for Summer use, which they are offering at extraordinarily low prices. Nottingham Lace Curtains one, Thousand, pairs to select from. "From $1 per pair.

A splendid selection of "Art" Muslins from 2 cents per yard.-Art Muslin Curtains, Electric Cross Striped Curtains, Fringed Curtains, Frilled Curtains, The "Portland" Curtain, colored, The" Kensington" Caitain.

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Send for Illustrated Catalogue. One hundred different patterns in stock. An inspection is respectfully invited. All last year's patterns greatly reduced.

Also an entirely New Sck of Drapery and Household Linens, Tiflia and Tea Cloths, Antimacassars, d'oyleys, Sideboard Cloths, &c., &c., &c.

A new shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Spring Mattresses in every size. Every description of Household Furniture, Estimates and designs free.

Hongkong, 26th April, 1890.

LANE CRAWFORD&C%

Complete House Furnishers,

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W. POWELL & CO.

HAVE RECEIVED,

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF

NE W

GO

OD S

IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. EX S.S. "GLENFALLOCH" & "ROHILLA”

Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 1st May, 1800

W. POWELL &

CO.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

FOR SALE OR HIRE,

BRINSMEAD'S PIANOS.

Easy Terms of

.payment may

be arranged

The perfection of tone and touch; specially adapted to the climate. SOLE AGENTS

For Hongkong, China, Japan and the Philippine Islands,

Hongkong. 5th April, 1Pgo

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THE

| HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS

COMPANY, LIMITED.

MARINE HOTEL

HONGKONG H

HE Undersigned begs to notify the Public of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, that he will

OPEN THE MARINE HOTEL, on or about the 1st May,

annura (free of income tax) be allowed out of the profits of the Company on all instal ments paid in advance of the dates when the same become due and that from the 30th June, 1990. Holders of Scrip Certifieves he entitled to participate in future dividends. in proportion to the amount of instalments. naid up, on an equality with the other Shareholders of the Company,

7-That interest at the rate of 8 per cent per aunum he charged on every instalment which shall not he punctually prid, and be said with such instalments,

8-That all moneys received from premiums on the sald New Shares be added to the Reserve Funds.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

·WADE GARDINER.

Acting Chiel Manager.

Hongkong, 2nd April, 1990.

Notices of Firms.

1570

THE TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS,

LIMITED.

R. DE WESTLEY LAYTON has been Mapointed SECRETARY of the Company's

Branch Office in Hongkong.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

WM. H. FORBES, Chairman of Hongkong Committee. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1890,

NOTICE

1711

HE name of our Firm from this date will be

Emetop Firm

I

BIRD & PALMER, Architects and Surveyors,

Hongkong, 1st May, 1890.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

1699

URING the temporary absence of the D'Undersigned Mr. W.). SAUNDERS will

act as Secretary of the Society.

By Order of the Board,

Hongkong, 30th April, 1890.

NOTICE

N. J EDE,

Secretary

1695

HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. THE INTRITTY LAYTON, in, Our Firm, ceased on the 31st March last.

Taiwanfoo

and Takow,

BAIN & Co.

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21st April, 1890.

HONGKONG HOTEL

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given to Helders of Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels-the BEDROOMS, M Hotel, Liverpool) have been appointed

Shares in the above Company beaving

the following numbers

484 617/570, 561/565. 571/580, 611/620 681/690, 791/785, 791/810, 961/900, 1021/1080, 1071/1090, 11/15. 1300/1210,

[R. GRIFFITH'S STUDIO l open daily

First-class PHOTOGRAPIHC PORTRAITURE in all the Newest styles. Views of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, with chelco illustrations of Chinese life and character, always ready. ·

MGRAM to 5P.st. for producing 11211135, 1126 19

Hongkong, and April 1890'

Tria

:

1225/1226 and 1729/1230,

on which the SECOND CALL of $50 per Share due 31st July, 189, is still unpaid, that unless the said call, with Interest at the rate of 9 Per Annum, be paid to the Hongkong and

THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya, West, opposite the Old P.&O. BATH-ROOMS, &c., are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour. The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide. A The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and will be fitted up in superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES.

WINE and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied. The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Public, hoping to give every satisfaction,

JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor. Hongkong, 21st March, 1890.

Shanghal Banking Corporation, or the Generale. Fenwick & Co.,

Portraits enlarged to life size and painted Managers, at the Co's Office, Nos. fo and $2, In Oils or Water Colours by First-class Queen's Road Central, on or before the 17th May, Artists, Miniatures on Ivory, and all kinds of | 18go, the Shares will be liable to be forfeited.. MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., reproductions.

General Managers,

[630 Hongkong, 24th April, 1890. NCAPTAIN, GEORGE TAYLOR, INLAND SEA and, JAPAN COAST. PILOT

Telegraphic Address;

SI E NA

TING,

SURGEON DENTIST,

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation free. Hongkong, yth March, 18go

1287 Hongkong, 8th April, 1890,

POWERS,

LIMITED,

VICTORIA FOUNDRY, WANCHAI

IRON and BRASS ENGINEERS, FOUNDERS, GOVERNMENT & GENERAL CONTRACTORS, &

Established 1880.),

Hongkong, zoth January, 1890/

NOTICE

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P. C. FULLERT,

ICENSED VINLAND SEA PILOT,

NAGASAKI.

Will meet ships off TWOSIMA OR ROKUREN, raphic address p

FULLERT, Nagasaki, FULLERT, Kobe,

November, 1884

TR. and Mr. TUCKER (from the Adelphi MANAGER and MATRON of the Hotel from this

date.

By Order of the Board of Directors,.

R. LYALL, Secretary,

Hongkong, 29th April, 1840.

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,

No. 31.

HAVE this day handed over charge of this Office and the Kowloon Stations to Mr. 1. MCLEAVY BROWN, the newly appointed Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon and District.

F.A. MORGAN, Commissioner of Chinese Customs.

* Custom House, elek Kowloon, 29th April, 1890.

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ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.

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

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.,

Arents.. Hongkong, 12th April, 1890.

T599

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877

• IN HAMBURG.

HE Undersigned having been appointed THE

Agents for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE

at Current Rates.

་

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.

GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN

LONDON.

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THE Understand having been appointed Agents for the ahora Company," are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE and LIFE at Current Rates,

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.. Hongkong, 1st July, 1950,

THE

INDIAN IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the above. Commany are pre pared to accept, MARINE RISKS at Current? Rates.

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 5th November 1889,

-

GENERAL NOTICE,

THE ON TAI INSURANȚE COMPANY,

(MITED.)

CAPITAL TARLS 600000,Į $813313.33.

EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND

$318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Lee Sino, Esq.

LOU TO SHUN, E94.

LS VEIK MOON, Esq.

MANAGER.--HO AMEL

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the MARINE RISKS on GOODS, MG, taken world.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, vЯRE. f1001

NOTICE.

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED.

ΤΗΣ

'CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED............$1,000,000,

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINY RISKS at CURRENT Rates on Goode, Sc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world- sayable at any of its Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN : Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE, 'NO.. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Innebana set Wahmure, 1QRM

PACIFIC

Consignees.

• MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

NOTICE

CONSIGNEES of Car

per Steamship

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 tide,

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

expense.

O CHAS. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong, goth, April 1890...

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, STEAMSHIP " MONMOUTHSHIRE,” FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are bereby 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: Noos, TO- DAY. SHE MANA

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 6th prog, will be subject to rent..

All claims against the Steamer must be pre-

I HAVE this day assumed charge of this seated to the Undersigned on or before the 6tb

Office and the Kowloon Stations.

J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs:

for Kowloon & District.

Custom House, a Kowloon, agih April, 1890,

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prox, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been éffected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

WHO BADAMSON, BELL & Co

Nekong" Agents;:/ Hongkong, 30th April, 1890,

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