1890-06-04 — Page 1

N°. 2553

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL

. LONDON:

€2,000,000

Intimations.

·DY APPOINTMENT.

580,000. A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

Head Office...40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office........., Cockspur Street..

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, japan

THE

AND THE COLONIES,

HE BANK receives MONEY, ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISS 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:

Fixel for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum

6

*

14

4

■

1+

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

per

Cent. per Annum on the Dally Balance. GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Manager.

IC

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

KESERVE LIABILITY OFI

PROPRIETORS

$7,500,000, 4,600,000. 7,500,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS —–— 4MAIRMAN-4. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J, S. MOSES, Esq.

T. E. DAVIRS, Esq.,

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

H. Hormius, Esq. Hon. J. J. Kxswick. A. MCCONACH(K, Esq.

S.C.MICHAKISEN, Esq.

Hon. A. P. MCEWEN.

1. POTINECKER, Esq. D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

Chur ManACER, HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of 2 per cent, per Annum on the

da ly balance.

. O FIXED DEPOSITS For

3 months, 3 per Cent, per Annum. For 5 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum. LOCAL, BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities, every description of BANKING and EXCHANGE business transacted."

and

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. [8

Hongkong, 13th May, 1890.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS,

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- DAVS, 16 to 1-SATURDAYS, to to 1. 2. SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN *250 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 in any one ear 3.-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,

havi se too, 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 my cent, per annum interest. 4-INTEREST a the rate of 34 per ann will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.. -EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a Pass-Bone, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal Densitors must not make any entries them selves in their PASS-BOOK, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January ́and herinning of tule. 6-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business of the Tank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and

(Established A.D. 1841),

THE

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, DRUGGISTS. ANALYTICAL.

FAMILY, DISPENSING. and GENERAL CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

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PATENT MEDICINE PROPRIETORS. 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 kinda suitable for Amateurs and Professionals. at Moderate Prices.

We bee to sinig that we import Drugs. Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best description only-no other quality is kept in stack.

Our long expirience and intimate.acquaint- ance with the Trade, and the best sources of subbiv, 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 our Specialities as compared with similar avtícies sold elsewhere

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 vuling at homė,

Erberienced qualified "English Assistants ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis-, bensing of Medicines.

GOODS FOR COAST PORTS Whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order. Most articles can now be sent by the local Parcel

·Post. All retail orders of the value of five dollars and unwards are sent freight or postage paid,

Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention,

A. S. WATSON & Cà, LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

HONGKONG.

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BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24. Nankin Road,

BOTICA INGLEZA, MANILA, Escolta, 14.

THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTON, Canal Road,

THE DISPENSARY. FOOCHOW, THE DISPENSARY NANKOW. THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN.. LONDON OFFICE, 166, Fenchurch Street, É.C. Hongkong, 16th April, on

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1890..

Intimations.

HONGKONG

TRADING CO., LTD.

(LATE THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED.).

HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE STOCK OF

NEW

BOY'S SAILOR HATS latest styles, GIRL'S SAILOR HATS

do.

INFANT'S WASHING HATS.

HAT S

LADIES' STRAW HATS and BONNETS made up in any style on the shortest notice.

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PARIS MILLINERY IN GREAT VARIETY,

.

Also

A large assortment of LADIES' BATHING/DRESSES, BATHING CAPS. BÁTH GOWNS, etc., etc.

HONGKONG TRADING CO., LTD.

(Late THE HALL & HOLTZ G. Co., Ld);

Hongkong, 31st May, 1890.

W. BREWER.

0:0:

HAS JUST RECEIVED

USTON MUSICAL BOXES.

A Phoenix

Symphonium

Baby Organs.

гр

New Pianos by Collard and Collard. Violins, Banjos, Guitars. Banjo Music and Strings. Musical Photo Albums. Albums for Cabinets only. Postage Stamp Albums,

Hongkong, 3rd June, 1290

↑ Intimations.

THE LABUK PLANTING COMPANY, LIMITED.

T

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HF First Ordinary General MEETING of the above Company, will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, TO-MORROW, the 5th of June, 1890, at 7.30 P.. for the presentation of the Report of the General Managers and Account to goth April, 1890, and the transac- tion of any other business that can competently be brought before an Ordinary General Meeting. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 29th instant, to the 5th June, both days inclusive.

TURNER & Co..

General Managers. 1811

Hongkong, 27th May, 1890,

NOTICE OF CALL. THE BORNEO HOTEL AND STORES COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE sera ner Share in this.

OTICE is hereby given that the FIRST

Company is payable at the Office of the China- Borneo Company, Limited, Sandakan or Hong- kong, on the 15th day of June. 1800, after which date Interest, at the rate of 12 per cent, per Annum will be charged,

By Order of the Directors,

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871)

Fancy Photo Screens and Folding Albums. New French Framed Pictures. Large selection of New Beading for Framing and Frames made any size at reasonable rates. Travelling Trunks.

Large selection of New Tennis Bats, Balls and

Tennis Racquet Bags. Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.

W. BREWER,

HONGKONG

UNDER

STOCK TAKING SALE.

FOR

-(0) REDUCED PRICES.

CASH

HOTEL

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ONLY.

ROPICAL TWEED COATS & pants,$13.50 | Waterproof COATS & Inverness CAPES from $5.

DRESS SUITS from $20.

LINEN, DRILL and DUCK SUITS, FLANNEL, SERGE and MERINO. FRENCH CAMBRIC printed SHIRTING.

Hongkong, 17th May, 1990

ESTO. 1864.

Leggings and over SHOES, English-made BOOTS and SHOES. UMBRELLAS, Summer UNDERCLOTHING in all materials, HANDKERCHIEFS, &c

ROBERT LANG, & Co.

SHERRIES Pale, Gold, and Brown. PORTS-Specially Selected Vintages.

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CECIL FABRIS,

Secretary,

·

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. PHE KWOON KWAN YEEN CHAL LENGE CUPS, VAlut $100 and $100

respectively. Also two Consolation Cups value $100 each.

The 2nd Stage of the Tenth Competition will take place on SATURDAY next, she 7th inst., at 4 p.m.

This Closes the Competition for these Cups, and other arrangements will be made to con tinue the weekly practice.

C. VIVIAN LADDS,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, and June 1800

785

THE MACAO BATH-HOUSES.

R. T. J. COLLACO, in again establishing Mass at Maceo for the summer season, respectfully solicits the patron- age of the Foreign Communities of Hongkong 'and Canton, who, as occasional visitors, desire to enjoy a course of sea-bathing under the best possible circumstances. The accommodation has been made as comfortable and complete as circumstances will allow, and the charges are, as last year, fixed at a most moderate tariff.

A Bar will be one of the features of the establishment, where refreshments can be obtained at very low rates.

The Bath-houses will be opened from the 18th inst, until the 30th September,

SUBSCRIPTION:

For each person (for the season)

31

uut

....$1.00

|

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Auctions.

OF..

PUBLIC AUCTION HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO,

PICTURES: &c, &c. THE Undersigned has received instructions

to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY,

the 7th June 18, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp, at his Sale-Rooms, Duddell Streat, the property of gentlemen leaving the Colony). A QUANTITY OF! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

comprising

Black & Gold' DRAWING ROOM SUITE, Green Roman SATIN COVERED BLACK- WOOD TABLES. BRONZES, PAINTINGS, PIANO BY BROADWOOD, Fnelish-made, WRIT- ING DESKS. COPYING PRESS, MANTEL MIRROR, Cic.

FXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, MOROCCO COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE. SIDEBOART). WHATNOTS, DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES. □ selec- tion of fine ELECTRO PLATED WARE. GLASS and PLATED WÄRE, BRONZES and ORNAMENTS. C/G

IRON BEDSTEADS. MARBLE-TOP WASHING

DRESSING STANDS and TABLES, Ladies WARDROBES, PLATE GLASS DOOR. PLAIN WARDROBES, ICE CHEST. COOKING STOVE, SEDAN CHAIRS, BICYCLES

&C, &c..

Also,

&c.

Some VALUABLE BOOKS on Engineering Science, etc., belonging to the late A. Wagner, Es

The above will be on view on Friday next p.m.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery.

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hangkong, 4th June 18co

Consignees,

5840

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

Co

CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship "GAELIC": 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.

side.

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

CHAS. D. HARMAN,

Agent.

Hongkong, and June. 1800

Insurances.

included): 3.00

THE

CLARETS (A very choice and large selection from $3.50 $79 BOFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF

per case.

HOCKS-BURGUNDIES-CHAMPAGNES,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co..

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Hongkong-19, Queen's Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. INFORMATION has been received from the

bas be that ARTILLERY

PRACTICE will take place from South Shore Battery, Stone Cutters Island, from the 2nd to 16th June. between the boars of 6.30 A.M, and 10 A.. dally (Sundays excepted).

direction from the Battery,

The lins of fire will be in a South Westerly

All Ships, Jenks, and other Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range.

By Command,

W. M. DEANE,

Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 29th May, 1899,

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NOTICE

a Gentleman,

7-WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand, BOARD and RESIDENCE for occupyog

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

Decessary. FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Wongkong, 13 h. May, rigs

GRIFFITH'S

NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO,

No, z,'Duddell Street, (Between the New Oriental Bank, and. Mr. Lammert's Auction Rooms),

detached, alry house on the Caine Road.

Apply in the first instance to

"M." c/o Hongkong Telegraph Office, Hongkong, 30th May, 1890.

1

WANTED.

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WO hull-sized ENGLISH BILLIARD

19T TABLES complete, with Balls, Cues, etc.,

Also, One AMERICAN TABLE, complete.

Apply to

W. S. MARTEN,

Entrance from Duddell Street or Ice House SE

י

R. GRIFFITH'S STUDIO is open daily Mfrom 8 am to 5. P.M. for producing

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

Portraits enlarged to life size and painted In Oil or Water Colours by First-class

2, Duddell Street.

Hongkong, 31st May, 1890.

WANTED TO PURCHASE.

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WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ALE AND STOUT MERCHANTS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HAVE JUST LANDED A NEW LOT OF GROCERIES, PROVISIONS AND SUMMER DELICACIES.

English-Cured Bacon and York Hams,

American Cheese. Gorgonzola and Roquefort Cheese. Huntley and Palmer's Biscuits and Plumcakes. Van Houten's Cocoa, De Jongh's Cocoa. Paysander Tongues.

Also, Stower's Lime Juice Cordial and Syrup.. Cherry Brandy, Cherry Cordial, Ginger V Napier Johnstone's Whisky, square bottles.

Hongkong, 29th May, 1890,-

Cutler Palmer's "Pall Mall" Whisky & Invalid

Port.

Chambertin, Haut Sauterne, Chateau Larose,

Margaux, Medoc. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s special blend Teacher's Highland Cream and our usual stock of Wines, Spirits, Beer, &c. Regular supplies of the Japan Brewery Co.'s

Light Beer. LANE CRAWFORD&C

Wine.

4

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

JUST LANDED,

SWEET CAPORALS.

KINNEY'S STRAIGHT CUTS.

ONE second-hand ENGLISH BILLIARD FULL DRESS STRAIGHT CUTS

and One FRENCH CAROM,

Send Particulars to

TABLE, with Balls, Cues, etc., etc.

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Hongkong, 17th May, go

G. D. S.. cje Hongkong Telegraph Office, Hongkong quit May, 1890. THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

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

MARINE

HOTEL

HONGKONG.

Artists. Minintures on Ivory, and all kinds ofTING of SHAR? HOLDERS in the above THE Unders goed bege to notify the Public of Hongkong, and the Coast Ports, that he will

reproductions.

Hongkong, 2nd April 1800,,,

SJEN

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

HE Fourth Ordinary Half-yearly MEET- Company will be held at the Company's Office. I543 No. 9, Queen's Road Central, on MONDAY, the 16th of June, 1800, at 4 P.M.. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to the 30th Sep

E to

TING,

SURGEON DENTIST, OM No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET: TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation free,

· Hongkong, 7th March, 1890..

Lember, 1889

The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED,

inclusive.

from the 3rd to 16th June, 1890, both days

"O'D." "GOURDIN

Secretary,

1890

5819

WHE

fa

STANDARD

Married couples .............. 2.00 Families... Single bath, (towels, etc., included)... 0.30

THEOBALD J. COLLACO. A SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE OF 63 YEARS Macao, 16th May, 1897

STANDING, AND ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST ་མཉ་

OF THE PROVIDENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE MERCANTILE MARINE

UNITED KINGDOM.

HONGKONG. This Association is formed for I-The purpose of counteracting influences that are, and for a very long time have been, acting against the interests of officers of the British Mercantile Marinc, II.—To watch over and gured the interests of

its members.

III. To maintain the proper dignity of the

profession.

N.B.-PUBLIC MEETINGS of this Asso- ciation will be held at 8.30 PM, every TUES- DAY, and FRIDAY, at No. 2, HIGH STREET- the temporary quarters-antil further notice.

All Masters and Officers are cordially invited to join.

By direction of the Committee. Hongkong, 28th May, 1890,

NOTICE,

1815

HE Undersigned are prepared to supply

Borneo TIMBER suitable for Piers, Wharves, Ship and House-building, Railway Sleepers and! Carriages, Furniture, &c. MOLAVE, ARANGA, and BILLIAN resist the attacks of the Sea- worm and White Ant..

Timber was to Specification either at Ports of Shipment or at the Bowrington Sawmills, Hongkong.

GIDD, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 21st May, 1890.

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HONGKONG TIMBER

YARD, WANCHAI. OREGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER

Always on Hand.

Hongkong xath Tumm (RR¢.

L.. MALLORY.

1781

W. S. MARTEN,

ARTISTIC DECORATOR,

2, DUDDELL STREET,

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 9th April, 1899.

Masonic.

ST. JOHN

IS74

LODGE

OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C.

A REGULAR MEETING of the above

LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 8 for 8.30,F.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited Hongkong, 3rd June, 1890.

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CHAPTER

HONGKONG, No. 218, S.C.

THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praye,, West, opposite the Old P. & O. ST. ANDREW'S Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels the BEDROOMS, BATH-ROOMS, &c, are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persoas, The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour. The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide.

W The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and will be fitted up in NADJOURNED CONVOCATION will be superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES, A held lu FREEMASONS! HALL, Zetland Street, on FRIDAY, the 6th instant, at 8 for 8.30 WINE and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands paly will be supplied. Perh The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Public, hoping to give every satisfaction... precisely Visiting Companions are

JAS, EDWARDS, Proprietor, cordially invited,

Hongkong, 3rd June, 1897 Hongkong, sist March, 1890.

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THEN it is. remembered that a Life Assurance Contract may not fall to be fulfilled for a quarter or even half a century after being entered into, it will be readily understood how important it is to the Policy- holder that the past record as well as the present management of the Office should be of the highest possible character. The Standard has a long record of past, good services to refer to its Funds, annually increasing, amount to £6,000,000; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted.

810-51

ADAMSON, BELL & Co

Agents, Hongkong ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.

I

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

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.,

Agents.

[599 Hongkong, 12th April, 1890. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG. HE Undersigned having

Agents for the above been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agains! FIRE

at Current Rates,

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1889,

GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN

LONDON,

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

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

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) CAPITAL

TAELS 600,000, EQUAL TO .........................................ass) RESERVE .FUND.

$833.333-33-

$318,000,00

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LIK SING, Esq.

Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.

1

LO YEUX MOON, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken

Mat CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

world

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, FRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1885. [1091.

THE

NOTICE.

HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..............

$1,000,000;

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on Goops. &c. Politics granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies, part que

WOO LIN YUEN Full Secretarybin **** HEAD OFFICE AREA MONO'S, QUEEN'S. ROAD WEFT. Hongkong, rst February, 1883,"