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Banks.

The

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED,

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

LONDON:

Hongkong Telegraph.

Incimations.

BY APPOINTMENT,

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

Head Office............40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office.........35, Cockapur. Street.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN

AND THE COLONIES,

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,

Buys and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIr, forwardı BILA for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to ba kad ,,on application.

INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS : Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum

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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 1 per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance.

E. W. RUTTER,

Masinger.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL.

.$8,168,053 50 RESERVE FUND....................... 5,482,127 00 RESERVE LIABILITY OF)

8,168,051.50 PROPRIETORS...........................)

Court of DIRECTORS :— CHAIRMAN-H. L. Dalrymple, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN~], S. MOSES, Esq.

T. E. DAVIES, Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Hoa J. J. Keswick.・

JA. MCCONACHI, Esq. S.C.MICHAELSEN, ESQ. I. POESNECKER, Esq.

| D. R. SASSOON, Esq.,

CHIEF MANADER.

HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

ON DEPOSper Aucun on the

dally balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS --

For 3 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, every description of BANKING and EXCHANGE business transacted.

And

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

L-THE BUSINESS of the above' BÁNK

will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, 10 to 3: SATURDAYS, 16 to 1. 1.—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 vent.

3-DEPOSITORS In the SAVINGS BANK,

(Established A.D. 1841),

i-THE-.

HONGKONG?

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS ANALYTICAL;

5:

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.

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'PHOTOGRAPHIC DRY PLATES.

| Apparatus, Chemicals, and Materials of all kinda suitable for Amateurs and Professionals, at Moderate Prices.

We big to stals that we import Drugs, Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best ||description only~no other quality is kept in

stack."

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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 viry best terms, and thus

·ive us an advantage which enables us to offer our constituents the benefit of a considerable veduction in the price of all our Specialities 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 thai, quality for quality, our charges all round compare favourably with local rates, and in most instances with those Pling at home..

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

GOODS FOR COAST PORTS

1 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 upwards are sent freight or postage pald.

Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.

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

HONGKONG.

·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 HANKOW,

THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN. LONDON OFFICE, 166, Fenchurch Street, E.C: Hongkong, 16th April, "Ron-

TAKOW DISTRICT.

[1450

!LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 5.

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NOTICE is bereby given that the FORT

ZELANDIA LIGHT will be REMOVED

to a new site; about 1000 feet in a N.W.. by N direction from its present postion, on or about the 1st of November, 1890.

T, H. KINGSLEY, Harbour Master.

** having from, or more, at their credit may at their antion transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING | ANPING LIGHT CHANGE OF POSITION, CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 13 months at 5 per cent. per annuin interest. -INTEREST at the rate of 31 %, pér annum will be allowed to Depositors on their dally balances. -EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented- with Cach 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,' 4-CORRESPONDENCE #4_to the 'Business'

of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG

Approved i

JAS. R. BRAZIER,

Acting Commissioner of Customs. Custom House,

Takow

[1505

Asping ayth October, 1890,

SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be ⠀⠀ THE SONGEI KOYAH PLANTING:

forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and Chlas, 7-WITHDRAWALS may be mada on demand,

but the personal attendance of the -Depositor or his duly sppointed Agent, and the production of his^-Pass-B00K, BER necessary.

BANKING CORPORATION,

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE..

FINAL CALL OF $5 PER SHARE DUE 26th August, 1890.

FOR HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Ne bo uld without delay to the TOTICE is hereby given that unless the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, all Shares which remain not fully paid up will be dealt with by the General Managers and Consulting Committee in accordance with the power given them in the Articles of Association,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, 30th October, 1890. [1506

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, 13th May, 1890i,

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THE HONGKONG-LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED; SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.....................$5,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL · .........ogu 2,500,000. RESERVE FUND

1,230,000,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Ho, JJ KESWICK, Chairman Hot C. P. CHATER, Vice-Chairman.

'LEE SING, Esq.

-Managing Diikkiors,

8. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.

J. S. MOSES, Esq,

G. E. NOBLE, EST.

POON PONG, Esq.

D. R. SASSOON, Ésq,

BANKERS.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI⠀ BANKING CORPORATION.

MONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land,

and Bulidings.

Properties purchased and sola A

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

Fall particulars can be obtained at the Com yany's Offices, No. 5. Queen's Road Central." A. SHELTON HOOPER, pojené) Secretary, JEG AER

Victoris Buildings,hinge (kong, 3rd May, 1859

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A. 8. WATSON & CO, LIMITED.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND on #ccount of A 1890 at the Rate of Seventy Cents per Ten Dollar Bhare (or 2 per cent on the Capital of the Company) will be payable at the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank on and after the 5th prosimo, on Warrants to be obtained of the Undersigned,

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from Saturday the 1st porima till Saturday the 8th proximo both days delusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

By Order

T. H. TALBOT,

Secretary. Hongkong, 23rd October 1890,1476

THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED, NOTICE

HAREHOLDERS are hereby leformed that SH

the certificates for endorsement, abould Accompany the Baht dealt sent in payment of the FINAL CALL of st per Share das pa, the 1st November, 1890.

JARDINE MATHESON & Co

Agents, '14th Octofer, 1890,

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1890.

Intimations.

W. POWELL & CO.

NEW BLANKETS,

Hongkong, 1st November, 1890

'JUST' RECEIVED,

EW BLANKETS.

NEW

NEW BLANKETS.

W. POWELL & CO.

CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

AND

FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Commission Agents.

PURE SCOTCH HONEY, in it. Bottles.

in 1b. Tins.

"ROBERT'S 'CANDIES,"

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 Head Brand. The A.D.C. Pilsener Beer, Liquents, all kinds, &c., &c.

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Hongkong, 23rd October, 1890.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

(891

AUTUMN AND WINTER HOSIERY AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING GOODS"

WOOL, CASHMERE and MERINO PANTS and UNDERSHIRTS.

HALF HOSE.

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

DRESSING GOWNS, TRAVELLING RUGS, SHAWL STRAPS. COLLARS. TIES, SCARVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, BELTS.

DRESS SHIRTS, TIES, and SOCKS,

TENNIS BATS, BALLS, NETS, SHOES, &c.

Hongkong, 9th October, 1890.

LANDCRAWFORDZ.CO%

BURGUNDIES.-

BEAUJOLAIS.

MACON.

POMMARD.

CLOS DE VOUGEOT. CHAMBERTIN,

SPARKLING RED BURGUNDY.

[1480

ESTD. 1864

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co..

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

Hongkong-15, Queen's Road. "

W. BREWER.

IS NOW SHOWING,

N'ATIVE and JAPANESE CHRISTMAS CARDS,

Entirely New and Novel Designs SILK FIGURES, IVORY FACES, with Pidgin English Sing-

Sang Verses.

RICE PAPER CARDS bandsomely 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 fuminated,

Honkong, 27th October, 1890

PIANOS

ON

HIRE.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG

HOTEL,

[x36

PIANOS

FOR

SALE,

A. HAHN.

PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS,

Hongkong, 16th August, 1899,

No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET,

[1126

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

H AT S.

NEW

HRISTY'S & HEATH'S Black, Brown and Grey FELT HATS. DOUBLE and SINGLE TERAI and other SOFT FELTS.

Beat English-made STRAW HATS..

LADIES' FELT HELMETS and CALCUTTA PITH HATS.

TWEED CAPS,

Hongkong, 28th July, 189

ROBERT LANG & Co. [139

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

Proctor.

FIRST LIST OF CHEAP SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, 15 CENTS EACH LIGHT Science for Leisure Hours, by R. A. The Study of Words, by Archbishop Trench. Forms of Water, by John Tyndall, Physics and Politics, by Walter Bagehot, Education, by Herbert Spencer,

Town Geology, by Charles Kingsley. Conservation of Energy, by Balfour Staward." 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, LLD. The Wonders of the Heaven, by Flammation. Longevity, by John Gardner, M.D. Origin of Species, by H. Huxley. Progress: Its Law and Cause, by H, Spencer, Lessons in Electricity, by John-Tyndall Famular Essays on scientific subjects, by R. A.

Proctor, The Romance of Astronomy, by R. K. Miller, The Physical Basis of Life, by T. H. Huxley, Seeing and Thinking, by W, K. Clifford, Scientific Sophisms, by S. Wainwright. Popular Scientific Lectures, by Prof H. Helmholtz The Origin of Nations, by Prof. G. Rawlinson. The Evolutionist at large, by G. Allen, History of Landhiding in England, by J.Fisher. Fashion is Deformity, by W. H. Flower, Facts and Fictions of Zoology, by h‹ Wilson,

Hereditary Traits and other essays, by R. A..

Proctor.

Philosophy of Style, by M. Spencer. Oriental Religions, by John Caird. Lectures pa Light, by Prof. J. Tyndall, Geological Sketches, by Archibald Geikio.

Consignees.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "BRAUNSCHWEIG," FROM BREMEN AND PORTS OF CALL.

THE

SIX DOLLARS PEP. QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP.; COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & TAIWANFOO:

THE Company's Steamship

"THALES,"

that their Goods, with the exception of Optum: ova ports, TOMORROW patobed for the

HE above named steamer having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed Treasure and Valuables, nre being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary be given before noon TO-DAY, the grit inst

No claims will he admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 7th November, will be subject to rent

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be cxamined on THURSDAY, the 6th November,

at 4 P.M.

All Claims must reach us before the 7th November, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance has been effected: Bills of Lading will be muntersigned by

MELCHERS & Co.,

Arents

Hongkong, 41st Olaher, 1890.

UNION LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM ANTWERP AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamshin

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"GUY MANNERING," Cantain Ford, having arrived form the above Ports. Consignees of Carm are hereby requested to send in their Bille of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature and to talen immediate delivery of their Goods from along side.

The steamer is harthed at Koiulann Pines and Carro impeding, her discharge will he at once landed and stored ht, Cansiences' risk and expense and to Fire Insurance will be effected. All claims against the steamer must b presented to the Undersigned on or before the 8th November, or they will not he recognised. RUSSELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, roth October, 1890.

"SHIRE". LINE OF STEAMERS.

F1507

NOTICE TO CONSIGNÉES.

STEAMSHIP MONMOUTHSHIRE."

above Ports, TO-MORROW, the and November, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 31st October, 1899. [1509 THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK,

Company's Steamship

THE

Captain A. Benson, will be despatched for “PHRA CHULA CHOM KLAO" the above Pons, TO-MORROW, the 2nd No- vember, at DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to '

YUEN FAT HONG, Agents, Hongkong,,20th October, 1895, [1499

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT).

THE Company's Steamshis

"SONDETCH PHRA NANG." Captain J. Marie, will be despatch for the shove Port, TO-MORROW, the 2nd November,

AM.

For Freight or Pasenen naulo an

YUEN FAT HONG, t'ཀnrlessn-pih \n.•h、w •iles;

#SRIRES LINE OR STRAVERS

1500

FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG, AND ANTWERP.

HE Steanship

THE

Captain Dowling, will be despatched as above "CARDIGANSHIFE!

on or about the 6th November.

For Freight or Passe, analy to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong. 23rd October, 1990.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,

[1298

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

FROM NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship.

SONSIGNEES of faren are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along-modation. side,

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense and no Fire Insurance will be effected.

All' claims against the steamer must be | sent in immediately.

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ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 27th October, 1800

1456 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE. "ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

* GAELIC."

Co

The above Steamer having arved, 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.

vide:

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense,

CHAS. D. HARMAN,, Agents Hongkong, 26th October, 1800.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "MOGUL,"

I

"SIKH," 'Captain Rowley, will he despatched as above,

on or about the 7th November.

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom- For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 30th October, 1890.

$1504 NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES).

SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY, STEAM FOR having connexion with Company's Mali Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN), and GENDA; all MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINI, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS, up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD. THE Company's Steamship

"BORMIDA,"

Gavano, Master, will be despatched as above. on SATURDAY, the 8th November, at NOON.

At Bombay the Steamers are discharging in Victoris Dock.

For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co

Agcuts.

Lisai

Hongkong, 29th October, 189a.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK.

FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship

AND SINGAPORE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby 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 Noon, TO- DAY, the 27th inst.

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

All cinims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 2nd November, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by '

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th October, 1890.

[145$

Mr. Knorr's ANTIPYRINE.

(Doss for Adults 16 to 36 grains troy.)

"GEORGE SKOLFIELD," ! Dunaing, Master, will load here for the sbore Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

(1237 FOR NEW YORK, 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship

"SINTRAM,"

M.

HE

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

For Freight, apply to

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 9th September, 1890. [1280

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

DURING MICHAEL Will my URING my absence from Hongkong Mr.

business,

E. H. GORE-BOOTH, Hongkong, 28th October, 1890.

NOTICE.

[1494

R JOHN HUGHES LEWIS is hereby

Mauthorised to sign our firm per procura

Evidence of Organic Evolution, by G.J.Romanes. 5 the most approved and most efficacious tion from this dat Current Discussions in Science, by W. M.

Williams.

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Condition by Judge Carr, all are Money and the mechanism of exchange, by

Prol, Jerons AHA TAM Animal Automatism, by Prof Huxley The Scientific Basis of Borals, by W.K. CHfford. The Birth and Growth of Myth, by E. Clodd Illusions, by James Sully,

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The Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, god. The Childhood of the World, by E.Clodd,, 20 R. A. Proctor's Miscellaneous Esanya, Huxley's Technioni Education,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK-& Co Hongkong, 9th October 180

$1412 NOTICE.

remedy in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, NEURALGIA," RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is HAVE this day REMOVED to Nos. 45 and also the very best, Antiseptic. Highly recom- mended by the medical Faculty. To be had from every reputed Chemist and Driggist. Ask for ́DL KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE || Each Tin bears the inventor's signature," D1, KNORR "

in red leters.

Supplies constantly on hand at the China Export, Import, and Bank Co-Sole Agents

for China. Beware of spurious imitations 100

Hanghong, xgth May,

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47, Queen's Road Central.

A. DENISON, Civil Engineer, &c. Hongkong, 28th October, 1890.

KUHN & CO.,

JAPANESE AND CHINESE FINE ART DEPOT,

a1 & 23, QUEEN's HOAD

Hongkong, dist July, 1890,