1890-09-27 — Page 1

N°. 2651.

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL. 1999

$8,168,062 50

Intimations.

BY APPOINTMENT.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1890.

Intimations.

HONGKONG

RESERVE FUND SA157 20 A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. TRADING CO., LTD.,

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS ........................

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

5,482,127.00

8,168,062.50

CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J, S. MOSES, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

T. E. DAVIES, Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq.

Hon. J. J. KeswICK.

| A. MCCONACHI, Esq.

S.C.MICHAELSIN, ES

LA POLINECKER, Esq."

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq. ·

MANAGER.

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

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT al

One of 2 per cent, per Annum on the

daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-

For 3 months, 3 per Cent per Annam. For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annam.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED

CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.

Fad

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

T. JACKSON,

Chlef Manager. Hongkong, 11th September, 1890. 18

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. DAYS, 10 to 3: SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. Z-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 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 12 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-BOox, 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 year about the beginning of January and beginning of July,

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 made on demand,

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

FOR THE HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1890. THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL ...............£3,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL .....................£ $80,000. Head Office... Threadneedle Street:

LONDON:

West End Office........25, Cockapar Street,

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,

(Established A.D. 1841).

THE

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS.

ANALYTICAL

FAMILY, DISPENG, and GENERAL

CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

PATENT MEDICINE PROPRIETORS.

SEEDSMEN.

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

Manufacturers of AERATED WATERS By Steam Machinery.

PHOTOGRAPHIC DRY PLATES. Apparates, Chemicals, and Materials of all kinds suitable for Amateurs and Professionals, at Moderate Prices.

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

stock.

Our long experience and intimate acquaint. ance with the Trade, art the best sources of supply, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers on the very best terms, and thus ive us an adventage which enables us to offer our constituents the benefit of a considerable reduction in the price of all our Specialitiet as compared with similar articles sold elsewhere. We wish it to be clearly understood that our prices cannot be beaten by any other firm in the Colony; and we trust it will soon become generally known that, quality for quality, our charges all round combare favourably with local rates, and in most instances with those rulleg at home.

Experienced qualified English Assistant's ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis dansing of Medicines.

GOODS FOR COAST PORTS Whenever practicable, are despatched by firs steamer leaving after receipt of order. Most articles can now be sent by the local Parcel Port. All retall orders of the value of five dollars and upwards are sent freight or postage pold,

Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.

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

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

THE SHANGHAI PARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24, Nankin Road.

BOTICA INGLEZA, MANILA, Escolta, 14.

THE CANTON DISPENZARY, CANTON, Canal Road,

THE DISPENSARY, FOOCHOW. THE DISPENSARY HANKOW; THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN. LONDON OFFICE, 166, Fenchurch Set, EC. Hongkong, 16th April, 1890.

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FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS.

SEASON 1890-1891.

BY APPOINTMENT.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, Established AD, 1841.

WE have received our New Season's

Importations direct from the best Grower in England, France, and Germany, and are now prepared to execute all orders received for same with prompt and careful attention.

Descriptive Catalogues for ordering from (con- Issues LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS fortaining hints for gardening) will be sent post COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, TH

Buy and Sells BILL'S OF EXCHANGE,

INTERIST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS ;

Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annar.

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6

4

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10

ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

per Cent: per Annum on the Dally Balance. E. W. RUTTER,

Manager.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ..............................$5,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL ................................... 3,500,000. RESERVE FUND ................................. 1,250,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Chairman. Managing Directors,

Hon. J. J. KESWICK,

Hop. C. P. CHATER,

Vice-Chairman,

LEE SING, Esq.

S. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.

J. S. MOSES, Esq,

G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

POON PONG, Esq.

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

BANKERS.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

free on application,

Orders from one Person $5 to $10 allowed as per ceni, discount.

Orders from one Person over $10 allowed an extra per cent. discount!

Single Packets at List Prices.

WATSON'S PATENT DRYING BOTTLES.

By the use of these Bottles, Seeds and Goods of all kinds, that are susceptible to the destroying Influence of moisture can be kept in good condi. don everywhere,

A. S.. WATSON & Co, LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, 22nd September, 1890.

́ ́HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

HE Ground is now opened for practice and

Lawn Tennis Gentlemen desirous of proposing. New Mom- bers will find Lists for that purpose in the Hongkong Club and Cricket Club Pavilion,

The opening Match First Twelve v. All Comers will be played on Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th October. Intending players will please sign their names on the Lists which are fying in the Hongkong Club and Cricket Club Pavilion,

There three vacancies in the A Clas

ONEY advanced on Morgage, on bantennis. Members wishing to compete

M and Buildings

Properties purchased and sold. Estates Managed and all kinds of Agency and Commission business relating to land, etc, Conducted,

Will please send in their names to the Hon. Secretary before the fat October.

Holders of Lockers are requested to send in their names with the number of their Lockers to

Full particulars can be obtained at the Com-the undersigned before the 1st October. Mem- pany's loss, No. 5, Queen's Road Contral

A. SHELTON HOOPER,""

Secretary,

Victoria Buildings Hongkong, 3rd May, 1889.

hers desirous of holding Lockers should also fend in their names.

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ARTHUR K. TRAVERS, Hon, Secretary: Hongkong, 19th September," 1īga,"

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

WE

7E have now opened out in the GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT our

first delivery of Goods for AUTUMN WEAR, comprising - SCARFS, SCARFS, SCARFS, in new shapes and patterns. CASHMERE and MERINO HALF-HOSE, a large assortment. SILK and SPUN SILK SOCKS, for evening wear. MERINO and CASHMERE VESTS and PANTS.

NEW SHAPES in COLLARS.

The DOUGLAS, HOPETOWN, CANNES, SAN REMO, &c., &c.

A wonderfully cheap line of WHITE SHIRTS; price $14 per dozen. Single and Double TERAI HATS...

FELT HATS, newest shapes and colours. WHITE BUCKSKIN TENNIS SHOES, WHITE CANVAS TENNIS SHOES. BROWN CANVAS TENNIS SHOES. (PLAIN RED RUBBER SOLES).

A large assortment of WALKING STICKS. FOOT-BALL and ROWING JERSEYS. WHITE LAMBS WOOL SWEATERS.

HONGKONG TRADING CO.,

(Late THE HALL & HOLTZ Cô Co, Ld)

Hongkong, 4th September, 1890

MARINE

Amusements.

THEATRE

GR

J

ROYAL.

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

RACIE PLAISTED'S MY HEART COMPANY.

OPENING

SWEET-

NIGHT,

MONDAY, September 29th.

The greatest London success, the Musical Comedy, in 3 Acts.

"MY SWEETHEART."

Little Gracle Plaisted as "My Sweetheart," who combines in herself Youth, Beauty, Charming Voice, Humour, Dancing, and Grace.

LTD.

Tina .......

Dr. Oliver...

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Harold Bartlett

HOTEL

HONGKONG.

"THE Undersigned begs to notify the Public of Hengkong and the Coast Ports, that

THE MARINE HOTEL is NOW OPEN.

THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya West, opposite the Old P. & O. 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 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. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and are fitted up in superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES.

WINES 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.

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Hongkong, 11th August, 1890.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

IT IS NOT GENERALLY KNOWN THAT WE KEEP IN STOCK

BRAMAH and Lever Locks for Ledgers and Fish Knives in Cares, Pocket Flasks for Picnics.

Private Rooks.

Ragby and Association Foot Balls: Dog Collars.

Quill Tooth Picks,

Chess and Draught Boards and Men.. Cribbage Boards and Dominees.

Tennis Bats and Balls.

Masonic Regalia and Jewels.

Masonic Rituals.

Poker Chips.

Quackenbush's Air Guns and Darts.

Wedding Cake Boxes.

Invitation and At Home Cards ready printed.

Ivory and Boxwood Scales.

Picture Cards and Picture Wire. Opera and Field Glasses. Fashionable Fans,

Bouquet Holders and Dish Papers. Lamp Shades.

Deed, Despatch, and Cash Boxes,

Measuring Tapes.

(urling Pins.

Initial Ormolu Letters for Mounting on to

Albums and Presentation Books. Printed Forms of Wills,Power of Attorney- Lesses-Bills of Lading,-Companies. Annual Returns for filing at the Registrars. Office-Shroffs and Servants' Security Forms,

afc Sales and Account Current Paper. Ring and Book Straps.

Lamp Wick for Hitchcock Lamps.. Travelling Trunks.

Sanitary Paper.

FI

Model Schooners and Cutters.

Copying Pressen.

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAI, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 27th September #go.

CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

"FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

AND

Commission Agents.

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CHARACTERS:

.............Miss GRACIE PLAISTED.

.Mr. J. HARTLEY. Mr. J. WERN.

Joe Sholwell-The Old Sport, Mr. J. L'ESTRANGE. Dudley Harcourt..... Mr. D. C. SMITH.

Farmer Hatzell... Mrs. Hatseli..

„Mr. C, A. WILLOUGHNY, ..Miss JEWEL DEANE. ...Miss MAY. Little Peer-a-boo ..... Mrs. Fleeter......Miss J. LAWRENCE,

......MT. CHARLES HARDING, Tony Faust.......

Box Plan at Messг. KELLY & WALSH'S.

CHAS. HARDING,

Manager.

Hongkong, 23rd September, 1890,

Insurances.

THE FUNDS

A RES

OF THE

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCRÓW. Owing to the inclemency of the weather,

HE Company's Steamship

THE

'," NAMDA," '

Captain Pocock, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 28th inst., st DAYLIGHT, instead of as previously advertised,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 26th September, 1890. [1334 STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, (Calling at Colorabo if sufficient inducement offers). THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"GWALIOR," Captain F. Cole, will leave for the above places, at NOON, on MONDAY, the zoth inst.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 25th September, 1890. THE CHINA SHIPPERS' - MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

"HE Company's Steamship TH

"CHINGWO".

T. Stainten, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, on or about the 30th inst.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 24th September, 1890.

[1338 THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR LONDON.

[1335 THE Steamship

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE RE invested entirely within the British Dominions and are thus free from the complications which might arise in time of war. They now amount to Seven Millions Sterling,

and have increased 50 per cent in the last is

years.

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ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

: Agents, Hongkong.

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877

IN HAMBURG.

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

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

NOTICE

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"HAMPSHIRE," Kerrish, Commander, will be despatched as above, on or about the rat prox.

For Freight, &c., apply to

+

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 24th September 1800.

1337 SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

ANTWERP...

FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND THE Steamship

"CARMARTHENSHIRE," Captain Clarke, will be despatched as abora on or about the 3rd prox.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents.

frogo Hongkong, 20th September, 1800. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

THE Steamship

* GUTHRIE,”

Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 4th October, at 4.01.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Agents, Hongkong, 16th September, 1800.

STEAM TO SHANGHAL

TRAVELLament form of the OVOID CAPSULED PILLS

RAVELLING MEDICINE CHESTS (FOTHERGILL), containing preparations in the THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY. THE P. & 0. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

ALBÖLENE, a valuable toilet luxury,"

PURE FRUIT JUICES, Lemon, Raspberry and Strawberry, for the preparation of SYRUPS, BEVERAGES, &c.

CRUICKSHANK'S Cholera Mixture, Anti-Dyspepsia Mixture, Cod Liver Oil Emulsion, Pills Gelatine Coated, Laxative, Liver, Aatiblitous, Antimalarial, &e., &o,

Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.

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W. POWELL & CO.

"JUST RECEIVED,

TREADLE SEWING MACHINES

HAND SEWING MACHINES.

· FAIRBANKS SCALES to weigh up to 1,500 lbs, HOUSEHOLD and FAMILY SCALES.

SALTERS SPRING BALANCES.

MILNER'S FIREPROOF SAFES, single and double doors.

FURNISHING IRONMONGERY of every description.

Hongkong, 2016 September, 18go.

W. POWELL & CO.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

CAN SUPPLY

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.............$1,000,000. The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS. &c. Policles granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary.

".

HEAD OFFICE,

-NO 2, QueeN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 1st February, 1881.

GENERAL NOTICE,

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

⚫ (LIMITED.)

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

EQUAL TO .... RESERVE FUND

$318,000,00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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LEX SING, Esq. LOU TO SHUN, Esq,

FIRE GRATES, LOCKS, BOLTS, HINGES, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY of every

33 OL ENGLISH WINDOW GLASS. ELECTRIC BELLS and FITTINGS.

Estimate, prices for supplying ENCAUSTIC TILES, BUILDERS' CASTINGS, SHEET or:

PLATE GLASS.

Hongkong, and September, 1890.

LANE.CRAWFORD&C°

CHAMPAGNES.

MAGNUMS, QUARTS, PINTS AND HALF PINTS,

FOMMERY & GRENO--Sec and Extra See,” VEUVE CLICQUOT-Rich,

BOLLINGER & Co-Dry and Very Dry. KRUG & Co,-Sec and Extra Sec. PIPER HEIDSEICK-Sec and Tres Sec. PAUL DOMMIER & Co.-Sec. DUC DE MONTEBELLO-Extra Sec. BARON HUGO FILS-Cuvée Reserváo, LOUIS RENAU-White Seal,

ESTD. 1854,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co..

18, Queen's Road.

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"ROHILLA," Captain F. Speck, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival hero with the outward English mails.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, sand September, 1890. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE.

(Passing through the INLAND SEA.) “HÈ P. & Ô, S. N. Co.'s Steamship

T

"VERONA."

Captain F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, tae 3rd October, at DAY-

LIGHT.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,

Hongkong, 22nd September, 1890.

SAILING VESSELS. FOR NEW YORK"

LO YIUK MOON, Esq. THE 3/3 L. L. I. American Ship

MANAGER.—HO AMEI,

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, or

world.

at Current RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 &'9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December: 1881.

Trago

THE PEAK HOTLE AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

(

OTICE is hereby given to Holder of the Tres in the above, Company bearing the numbers specified below that unless the call of Ten dollars per share, Five dollars per share of which was due on the 15th November, 1889, and the balance on the 15th February, 1890, be paid, together with interest thercon at the rate of 12 per cent, per annum from the said duo dates to the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation on or before the 15th October 1890 the Bald Shares will be liable to be forfeited, and under the provisions of Section X, Subsection VIII of the Articles of Association the Board will pass the necessary resolution for the forfeiture of the Sald Shares Nos.

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By Order of the Board of Directors.

Changed by J. WHEELEY,

Bepretary.

"SINTRAM,"

M. A. We sdside, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

·For Freight, apply to

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 9th September, 1890.

FOR NEW YORK.

HE 9/3 L I I. American Ship THE

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"GEORGE SKOLFIELD," Dunning, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to **

'RUSSELL. & Co.: Hongkong, 27th August, 1890.

HE

Auctions.

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PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned will Sell by Pubile Auction, on

MONDAY. the 19th September, 1890, at_3.30_F.M,"

at the Store of Messrs. F. Blackhead & Co., No. 9, Praya Central,

About 30 Caska BORDEAU CLARET.

30 ITALIAN CLARET. SHERRY in RUM in Casks.

FLENSBURG and other BEERS, etc., etc. - and

On TUESDAY, the 30th September, at 2.30 p.m. A large lot of BOILED and RAW PAINT OIL, OLIVE OIL, RAPE SEED OIL, VALVE OIL, CRANE OIL, ENGL LAMP OIL in Tins and Caks, VARNISHES in Tins, etc., etc.

All mofa or less Damaged by Fire and Water, TERMS OF SALE-As Customary, BERGM

F.RAPP

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 19th September, algo,nute (sge). Hongkong, sốth September, 1890 [Tapu

The