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The Hongkong Telegraph.

N°. 2678.

Banks.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

£2,000,000.

Intimations.

BY APPOINTMENT.

PAID-UP CAFITAL .............................. $80,000, A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

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LONDON:

Head Office........40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office.........25, Cockspur Street,

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,

THE

THE BANK `receives" MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buy and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, (SSUES LÉTTERA or CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS : Fixed for 12 months, $ per Cant. per Annum.

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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

1 par Cent. per Annum on the Daily Halance, E. W. RUTTER, Manager.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION. ⠀

PAID-UP CAPITAL...

..$8,168,062 50 RESERVE FUND 9110 5,482,127.00 RESERVE LIABILITY OF 8,168,062.50

PROPRIETORS.....

COURT OF DIRECTORS ( CHAIRMAN—H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN--J. S, MOSKs, Esq. T. E. DAVIES, Esq, ・. | A, McCONACHIE, Esq. W. H. FORDES, Esq.

S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq. L. POESNECKER, Esq. Hon. J. J. Keswick. | D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

H. HOPPTUS, Esq.

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CHIEF MANAGER.

HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Eiq,

MANAGER.

SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, E1q, LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.

HONGEONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

daily balance.

the rate of a per cent, per Annum on the

ON FIXED DEPOSITE :— For 3 months, 3 per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Ännum.

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."

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK:

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-THE BUSINESS of the above. BANK. will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING, CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours én WEEK- DAYS, to to 3 : SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 3. 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 st their nailontransfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12- months at < per cent, per annum interest. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per annam will be allowed to Depositors on their daily, balances.. 3.—EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with esch

payment or withdrawal, Depositors must not make any entries them- selves to their PASS-BOOKS, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and hepinning of Tulv. 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 Ching.

(Establlihed A.D, 1841).

THE

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS ANALYTICAL,

FAMILY, DISPENSING. and GENERAL

CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

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 kinds suitable for Amateurs and Professionals, at Moderate Prices.

We dey to state that we imbert Drugs. Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best stock." description only~no other quality is kept in

Our long experience and intimate acquaint-. ance with the Trade, and the best sources of supply, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers on the very hest terms, and thus

tve us an advantage which enables us to offer eur constituents the benefit of a considerable reduction in the brice of all our Specialities as combared with similar articles sold elsewhere.

We wish it to be clearly understood that aur prices cannot be beaten by any other firm in the Colony and we trust it will soon become enerally known that, qunlike for quality, our chareis 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- bending of Medicines.

GOODS FOR COAST FORTS Whenever practicable; are despatched by first steamer learing after receipt of order. Most Articles can now be sent by the local Parce? Port. 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

promot attention."

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

'HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24, Nankin Road.

BOTICA ÎNDLEZA, MANILA,

Escolta, 145 •

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, 1890.

F1450

· FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS.

SEASON 1890-1891.

BY APPOINTMENT,

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

have received our New Season's Importations direct from the best

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1890.

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Intimations.

BURGUNDIES.-

BEAUJOLAIS.

MACON.

POMMARD.

CLOS DE VOUGEOT.

CHAMBERTIN.

SPARKLING RED BURGUNDY.

ESTO, 1864

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, -

Hongkong-13, Queen's Road,"

W. BREWER.

IS NOW SHOWING,

ATIVE and JAPANEŝe ChrisTMAS CARDS,

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Entimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED..

'N INTERIM DIVIDEND on account of Fon at the Rate of Seventy Cents per Ten Dollar Share for 7 per cent, on the Capita! of the Company) will be payable at the Hong- kong and Shanghal Bank on and after the oth proximo, on Warmuts to be obtained, of the Undersigned,

The REGISTER of SHARES · will be CLOSED from Saturday the 1st proxima till Saturday the 8th proxima both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares cAD be Registered.

By Order,

T. H. TALBOT,

Secretary. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1800. T1476

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

SECOND CALL.

HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that

↑ SECOND CALL of (52) Two Dollars per Share, is payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, ón'

Entirely New and Novel Designs SILK FIGURES, IVORY FACES, with Pidgin English Sing- or before tat November, 1800,

Song Verses.

RICE PAPER CARDS handsomely mounted and hand painted,

A choice assortment of JAPANESE PAINTED, CARDS, New Designs more beautiful than ever.. JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHIC CARDS, very handsome.

New and Delicate designs in American Christmas CARDS, and Birthday tokens in Boxes. A new selection of handsome ALBUMS, for Cabinets only, beautifully Illuminated.

Hongkong, 27th October, 1890

PIANOS

ON HIRE.

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W. BREWER, UNDER `HONGKONG HOTEL.

PIANOS FOR SALE.

A. HAHN.

PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS,

Hongkong, 16th August, 1890.

&c.

No. 3, PEDDER'S STREET.

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ROBERT LANG & CO..

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

TMAKERS

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NE W

HATS.

HRISTY'S & HEATH'S Black, Brown and 'Grey FELT HATS.

DOUBLE and SINGLE TERAI and other SOFT FELTS,

Best English-made STRAW HATS.

LADIES' FELT HELMETS and CALCUTTA FITH HATS.

Hongkong, 28th July, 1890

TWEED 'CAPS.

ROBERT LANG & Co. (139

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

FIRST LIST OF CHEAP SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, 25 CENTS EACH. IGHT Science for Leisure Hours, by R. A. The Study of Words, by Archbishop Trench;

Factor.

Forms of Water, by John Tyndall, Physics and Politics, by Walter Bagebot. Education, by Herbert Spencer. Town Geology, by Charles Kingsley. Conservation of Energy, by Balfour Steward. The Study of Languages, by C. Marcel. The Data of Ethics, by Herbert Spencer. The Theory of Sound in its relation to Music. Mind and Body, by Alex: Bain, LL.D. The Wonders of the Heaven, by Flammation. Longevity, by John Gardner, M.D. Origin of Speclea, by H. Huxley. Progress: Its Law and Cause, by H. Spencer. Lessons la Electricity, by John Tyndall. Familiar Essays on scientific, subjects, by R. A.

Proctor..

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The Romance of Astronomy, by R. K. Miller. The Physical Basis of Life, by T. H. Huxley. Seeing and Thinking, by W. K. Chlord. Scientific Sophisms, by S. Walowright. Popular Scientific Lectures, by Prof.H.Helmholtz. The Origin of Nations, by Prof. G. Rawlinson. The Evolutionist at large, by G. Allen. History of Landholding in England, by Fisher. Fashion in Deformity, by W. H. Flower. “Facts and Fictions of Zoology, by, A. Wilson.

Growers 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-

7-WITHDRAWALS may be madeandemand, taining hints for gardening) will be sent post

but the personal attendance of, the

Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and free on application.

the production of his Fass-BOOK, are

necessary..

Hereditary Traits and other essays, by R. Á.

Proctor.

Philosophy of Style, by H. Spencer. Oriental Religions, by Joha Caird. Lectures on Light, by Prof. J. Tyndall. Geological Sketches, by Archibald Geikle. Evidence of Organic Evolution, by G.J.Romanes. Current Discussions in Science, by W. M.

Williams.

History

of the Science of Politics, by Pallock Darwin and Humboldt, by Prof Huxley. The Dawn of History, by C. F. Kenry, Diseases of Memory, by Th. Ribot. Childhood of Religion, by Edward Clodd. Life in Nature, by James Hinton. The Sun; its Constitution, its Phenomens, its

Condition, by Judge Carr.

Money and the mechanism of exchange, by

-Prof. Jevons.

Animal Automatism, by Prof. Huxley. The Bath, and Growth of Myth, by E. Clodd.- The Scientific Basis of Morals, by W.K. Clifford. Illusions, by James Sully,

The Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, joc. The Childhood of the World, by E. Clodd.

R. A. Proctor's Miscellaneous Essays, Huxley's Technical Education.

W. POWELL & CO.

JUST RECEIVED,

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Orders from one Person $5 to $to allowed as F per cent, discount

IRE GRATES.

LARGE STOCK OF

AMERICAN COOKING. STOVES.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Orders from one Person over $10 allowed an Chief Manager extra 5 per cent. discount.

19.

Single Fackets at List Prices.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1890,

Hongkong, 25th October, 1890.

By the use of these Battles, Seeds and Goods

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT WATSON'S PATENT DRYING BOTTLES,

'AND AGENCY. COMPANY, `LIMITED;

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL .................................$5,000,000. of all kinds, that are susceptible to the destroying PAID UP CAPITAL”........................ 3,500,000. RESERVE FUND

1,150,000, infuence of moisture can be kept in good condi

tion everywhere.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hon. J. J. KESWICK,

Managing Directors,

Chairman. Hon. C. P. CHATER,

Vice-Chairman.)

LEE SING, Esq.

B. C. MICHAELSEN, E

J. S. MOSES, Esq.

G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

POON PONG, EK

D. R, SASSOON, Esq.

**BANKERS.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

Med Buildings

TONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land,

Properties purchased and said,

Estates Managed and all kinds of Agency and Commission business relating to lind, etcy conducted.

Full particulars can be obtained at the Com- pany's Offices, No. 5, Queen's Road Central.

ASHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary

Victoria Buildings, Hongkong, goð May, 1889.

A. S. WATSON & Co, LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, aand September, 1899 [1333

WANTED.

A SMALL DYNAMO rapable of burning 4

large or 10 or 12 small lights. Any one with one to sell or for hire should

Apply to

cjo Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 27th October, 1890.

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NOTICE.

PROM thể fat of November next, the FSHANGHAI BUTCHERY will be prepared to supply BRAWN, LARD & BLADDERS, Fresh and Pickled ENGLISH PORK," SAUSAGES, dn, dan

Also,

· BEEF - In Joints and corned, BLACK PUD- DINGS, Pork and Game PIERD

B. K. GALIL" 10th October, 1500,

DRYING ROOM STOVES.

FENDERS, FIRE, IRONS, &c., &e.

W. POWELL & CO.

CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

FAMILY AND DISPENSING. CHEMISTS, AND Commission Agents.

PURE SCOTCH HONEY, in 1D. Bottles,

J

.in . Tins

"ROBERT'S CANDIES."

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A.PURE and WHOLESOME SWEETMEAT. For the Christmas Season we have now a large and well selected stock of WINES and SPIRITS, including our Special Liqueur Whisky, and A. V. Co. Brandy specially bottled for us, Guinness's Beer and Stout, Read Bro,'s Dog Hend Brand. The A.D.C. Pilsener Beer, Liqueurs, all kinds, &c., &lte

Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890.

F

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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By order of the Board of Directors,

CHAS. F. HARTON, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 30th September, r800.

THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED.,

NOTICE.

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & TAMSUI. “HE 'Company's Steamship

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"HAILOONG,"

Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 30th inst., at. NOON.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 28th October, 1890.

[1493 ***

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship.

"HAITAN."

Captain S., Ashton, will be despatched for the above Forts, TO-MORROW, the 30th instant,

At DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Mariagers. Hongkong, 28th October, 1890.

F1493

MOGUL LINE.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE &'YOKOHAMA,

fra7; THE Steamship.

SHAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that the certificates, for endorsement. should accompany the Bank draft 'sent in payment of the FINAL CALL of 5! per Share due on the 1st November; 1840.

JARDINE, MATHESON &

Agents, Hongkong, 14th October, 1890.

Co

"MOGUL". Captain Johnson, will be despatched as above on or about the goth instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELD & Co

Agents. Hongkong, zýth October, 1800

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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE, (Passing through the INLAND SEA.)

[1438 THE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamship

THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED..

THE

HE FINAL CALL of Five Shillings per Share will be due on the 1st November, 1890, and Shareholders are requested to pay the same to the Undersigned by Bank demand draft on London in favour of ourselves, on or before that date.

All Calls unpaid on the rat November, will be liable to interest at the rate of eight per cent. per Annum.

f1360

"VERONA,"

Captain F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, the 31st October, at DAYLIGHT.

PL. WOODIN, Superintendent:

Hongkong, zoth October, 1890. STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, Cailing at Colombo if sufficient inducement offers..

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., THE F. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

Agents. Hongkong, 27th September. Roo.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1889.

Sare requested to furnish the undersigned

'HAREHOLDERS in the above Company

with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 41st December last, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contri- butors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the goth day of November next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. Hongkong, 15th October, 1800,

72413

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

A DIVIDEND of $2 per Share has this day

been declared, being further interest in caplink to 31st December, 1889, at the rate of 4,

"VENETIA," Captain T. F. Creery, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, the 31st fast, at Noon.

Ě. L. WOODIN, Superlatendent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE,

STEAM TO SHANGHAI,

"HE Company's Steamship

TH

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"BRAUNSCHWEIG," Captain A. Meier, will leave for the above pláce about 24 hours after arrival with the out- ward German Mail.

For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 27th October, 1890.

14 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

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NOTICE.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI,

(Passing through the INLAND SEA)

per cent, per annum, making the total Interest THE Company's Steamship

on capital for 1880 14 D

Warrants may be had on application at the above Office on and after WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, Cantos Insurance Öffice, Limited. Hongkong, 14th October, 1890.

THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

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THE Second Ordinary Yearly MEETING of

SHAREHOLDERS in the above Cam- pany will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 8th November next, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 30th Jade, 1890,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st Novembez untif the 8th November, both days Inclusive,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 24th October, 1890.

[1479 HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

Second Competition for the SUB- TSCRIPTION CHALLENGE CUPS and

RANGE SPOONS will take place on SATUR- DAY next, the 1st November, cammencing st 3.15 o'clock p.m. Ranges, 500 and 600 Yards, 7 shots at each range, Eatrics for this Com- petition to be made before 4 o'clock pú, on

"GENERAL.WERDER," Captain M. Eichel, will leave for the above Ports on or about the 1st November,

For further Particulars, apply to

MÉLCHERS & Co, Agents.

Hongkong, 17th October, 1890.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG, AND ANTWERP. THE Steamship

"CARDIGANSHIRE," Captain. Dowling, will be despatched as above on or about the 6th November.

For Freight or Fassage, apply to:

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890. (1298

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship

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

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & COA Hongkong, a7th August, 1890

(1337 FOR NEW YORK,

FRIDAY, the get lost. Entrance (ca 30 cents. THE 3/3 L. LI. American Ship

A Launch will leave the P. & 0, "Pler'at 3 o'clock FM

FRANK COLLINS,

for Hon Sec.

Iss

Hongkong, 27th October, 1890.

PEAK HOTEL AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE.

SECOND CALL OF $15 PER SHARE DUE JULY 17TH, 1890.

Nore be paid together with interest at

TOTICE is heroby given that unless the

the rate of 12 9/1 per annum from" the said due

AUTUMN AND WINTER HOSIERY AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING GOODS Corporation; the said Shares will be dealt with

WOOL, CASHMERE and MERINO PANTS and UNDERSHIRTS.

Ra

HALF HOSE, HA me ROWING and FOOTBALL, JERSEYS and SWEATERS, OXFORD TWILL, FRENCH PRINT and CALCUTTA SHIRTINGS. CARDIGAN JACKETS and FANCY KNITTED VESTS, TENNIS JERSEYS and SHIRTS, BA

DRESSING GOWNS, TRAVELLING RUGS, SHAWL STRAPS. COLLARS, TIES, SCARVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, BELTS. DRESS. SHIRTS, TIES, and SOCKS,EMB TENNIS BATS, BALLS, NETS, SHOES, &c.

Houph ,gih October, 1590,

SLANECKAWTORDEC":

date, to the Hongkong and Shanghal Banking in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

BJ. WHEELEY,

Secretary, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890. (1475 - HONGKONG TIMBER-

YARD WANCHALA REGON FINE SPARS and LUMBER 4"Always on Handy Savage

L. MALLORY, ongkowy nath June 1885,

.

"SINTRAM,"

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

For Freight, apply to

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 9th September, 1890. [1180

NOTICE. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully Informed that, if upon their arrival"la this Harbour ɔne of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will recsiva prompt attention.

In the event of complaints being, found necessary, communication with ife Undersigned Is requested, when Immediate steps will be taican to rectify the cause of dissatisfactio

*D. GILLIES”. Hongkang, 95th August, 1985/