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N. 2687.

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL ..............2,000,000,

Fatimations..

BY APPOINTMENT.

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

LONDON:

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

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,

THE

HE BANK receives MONTY ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Bailiess generally, on terms to be had on application.

INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITA : 2. Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum.

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ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

fro

2 per Ceni, per Annum on the Dally Balance,.

E. W. RUTTER,

Manager. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL ......me $8,168,061 50 RESERVE FUND... 5,482,127 00 |

8,168,062.59

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS

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

T. E. DAVIES, Esq. W. H. FORDES, Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Hon. J. J. KESWICK,

A. MCCONACHIE, Esq. S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.

L. PORSNICKER, Esq.

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

CHILF MANAGER. HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

the rate of 2 per cent, per Annum on the

daily 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 EXCHANGE busluess transacted.

and

Fund

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager....

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Hongkong, 11th September, 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- DAYS, to 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.

-DEPOSITORS 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, -INTEREST ́at the rate of 31 % per annum will be allowed to Depositars on their daily balances. S-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis

with a PASS-Boox, which must be presented with cach payment or withdrawal. Destors 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 Fost 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 his PASE-BOOK, are necessary. FOR THE HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI

T. JACKSON,

Chlef Manager. Hongkong, 13th May, 1890..

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITEDĮ

BANKING CORPORATION,

To

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL $5,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL ............... 3,500,000 RESERVE FUND ......................... 1,350,000, BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Hon. J. J. KESWICK,“

Chairman.

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(Established A.D. 1841).

THE

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

"HONGKONG.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS ANALYTICAL FAMILY, DISPENSING, and GENERAL CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

P!

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 al kinda suitable for Amateurs and Professionals, at Moderate Prices.

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

Our lang experimce and intimate acquaint- ance with the Trade, and the best sources of supply, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers on the very best terms, and thus tve 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 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, sur 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 bensing of Medicines.

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

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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, 1800.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place on MONDAY next, the roth instant, between the hours of 1 pm, and 6 pm, as follows, viz:-

From Belcher in a North-Westerly direction. From Stone Cutler West in a South-Westerly direction, from Stone Cutter Central and Stone Cutter West in a Westerly direction.

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

- By Command,

W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong. 6th November, rano.

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THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED.

NOTICE. CHAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that the certificates, for endorsement, should accompany the Bank draft sent to payment of the FINAL CALL of 5/ per Share due on the

1st November, 1890.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 14th October,; 1890. (1438

THE IMURIS MINES, LIMITED. THE FINAL CALL of Fire 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 1st November, will be Hon. C. P. CHATER, Managing Directors. liable to interest at the rate of eight per cent.

per Annum.

Vice-Chairman,

LEE SING, Esq.

S. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.

J. S. MOSES, Esq.

G. EĮ NOBLE, Esq.

POON PONG, Esq.

D. R. SASSOÓN, Esq.

BANKERS.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

MONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land,

and Buildings,

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

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

[1160 Hongkong, 27th September, 1890.

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

C'HAREHOLDERS la the above Company

S are requested to furnish the undersigned

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1890..

Intimations.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

CHRISTMAS, 1890!

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

R. MAHOMEDBHOY FUCKEERANY

Mbeing out to proceed to Bombay, Mr.

SOOMAKBHOY MOWJEE assumes Charge

CHRISTMAS CARDS for friends at home should be posted by mail leaving here November of my Business from this date, and is authorized.

C12th

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s selections of CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS have now arrived and includes all the most ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS of the years—.

RAPHAEL TUCKS' and PRANG'S Prize designs, printed on Satin, Ivovies and Porcelains, NEW JAPANESE PAINTED CARDS.

A large variety of inexpensive CARDS. Orders are now being taken for L C. Co.'s CELEBRATED TEA "THE CUMSHAW. MIXTURE.”

LANE CRAWFORD&C®®

Hongkong, 4th November, 1890,

CALDBECK,

ESID. 19

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MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE, SPIRIT, AND ALE MERCHANTS,

Hongkong 13, Queen's Road. Shanghai-7, Feochew Road.

London 101, Leadenhall St.

W. BREWER.

IS NOW SHOWING,

NATIVE, and JAPANESE CHRISTMAS CARDS.

1512

to sign the Firm in Hongkong

EBRAHIMBHOY PABANEY. Hongkong, 1st November, 1890.

NOTICE..

URING miv absence from Hongkning Mr.

D J. R. MICHAEL will attend to my

business,

ER

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

STEAM TO BOMBAY AND STRAITS, (Calling at Colombo if sufficient inducement offers).

THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"

LOMBARDY,"

Captain J. F. Jephson, will leave for the above places, on, MONDAY, the 10th inst., at 3 ..

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 4th November, 1890..

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY, THE 'Spanish Steamer

ΤΗ E. H. GORE-BOOTH.

Hongkong, 28th October, 1890...

NOTICE.

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MR. JOHN HUGHES LEWIS is bereby

'authorised to sign our Firm per procura!

tion from this date..

· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.' Hongkong, oth October 1890

Consignees.

UNION LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM MIDDLESBROUGH. LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

"GLENOCHIL" Captain R. Hay, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Caren are hereby requested to send in their Bills, of Lading 'to the undersigned for countersignature and' in take- immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side.

The steamer is berthed at Kowloon Piers and Cafeo impeding her discharge will be at once Innded and stored at Consignees' risk, and expense and no Fire Insurance will be effected.

All claims against the steamer must he

15th inst, or they will not be regovalked.

RUSSELL & Co.,

Arents, Hongkong, 6th November, 1800.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Entirely New and Novel Designs SILK FIGURES, IVORY FACES, with Pidgin English Sing-presented to the Undersigned on or before the

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.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

1156

PIANOS FOR SALE.

A. HAHN.

PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS,

SCG

Hongkong, 16th August, 1890,

No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET,

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ROBERT LANG & CO.

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

HAT S.'

NE W

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

DOUBLE and SINGLE TERAI and other SOFT FELTS.

Best English-made STRAW HATS.

LÄDIES' FELT HELMETS and CALCUTTA PITH HATS.

Hongkong, 28th July, 1890

TWEED CAPS,

ROBERT LANG K CÓ

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Y:

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.

Proctor.

Hereditary Traits and other essays, by RA,

Forms of Water, by John Tyndall, Physics and Politics, by Walter Bagehol 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 Flammarion. Longevity, by John Gardner, M.D. Origin of Species, by H. Huxley.

Proctor.

Progress; Its Law and Cause, by H. Spancer. Lessons in Electricity, by John Tyndall Familiar Essays on scientific subjects, by R.A.

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 as large, by G. Allen. History of Landholding in England, by J.Fisher, | Fashion in Deformity, by W. H. Flower,

Facts and Fictions of Zoology, by A. Wilson.

Proctor,

Philosophy of Style, by H. Spencer.

Oriental Religions, by John Caird. Lectures on Light, by Prof. J. Tyndall. Geological Sketcher, 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 Pollock Darwin and Humboldt, by Prof Huxley. The Dawn of History, by C. F. Keary. Dlacases of Memory, by Th. Ribot. Childhood of Religion, by Edward Clodd." Life in Nature, by James Hinton. The Sun; its Constitution, its Phenomena, its

Condition, by Judge Carr.

Money and the mechanism of exchange, by

Prot, Jevons,

Animal Automatism, by Prof. Harley. The Birth 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, soc. The Childhood of the World, by E. Clodd. R. A. Proctor's Miscellaneous, Essays. Huxley's Technical Education.

W. POWELL & CO.

NOW LANDING.

EX 5.5. "GLENGYLE."

FURTHER DELIVERIES OF

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Hongkong, 8th November. 1890.

GOOD S.

W. POWELL & CO.

CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

· FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, AND

Commission Agents.

in 10. Tins.

"ROBERT'S CANDIES."

with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contri PURE SCOTCH HONEY, in 1b. Bottles. butors,may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 30th day of November next, will be adjusted, by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,.

General Managers, Buy Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld.: [209: Hongkong, 13th October, 1890. [1443-

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

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary, Victoria Buildings, a Hongkong, grð May, 188p

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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. Braddy, specially bottled for us. Guinness's Beer and Stout, Read Bro's Dog Head Brand. The A.D.C. Pilsener Beer, Ligasars, all kinds, &o., 800...

Hongkong, aizrű October, 1890;

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S, "SIKH.”

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"DON JUAN," Captain R. Beltran, will be despatched for the above Forts, on MONDAY, the "roth instant, 42ộ 4 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BRANDÃO & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 6th November, 1890.

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THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED....

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

THE Company's Chartered Steamship

"ANTONIO,"

Marshall, Commander, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 11th inst., at Day- LIGHT.

For Freight, apply to

:

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 8th November, 1890.

[1510 "SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE' & YOKOHAMA,

THE Steamship

+

"PEMBROKESHIRE," Captain Dancaster, will be despatched as above, on or about the 13th November.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents.

(1539

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA) HE P. & Ö. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"ANCONA,"

Hongkong, 7th November, too.

THE

FROM GLASGOW LIVERPOOL PENANG Captain W. D. Mudie, will leave for the above.

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 cth inst

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

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersioned on or before the 11th November, or they will not be recognised.

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

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 5th November 1800

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

places; on, FRIDAY, the 14th instaut, at DAYLIGHT.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,

Hongkang, 1st November, 1890.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI "THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"MIRZAPORE,"

Captain R. Harvey, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival hero with- the outward English mails.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 1st November, 1890.

THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR LONDON..

“HE Company's Steamship

THE F1504

CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

"CHINA."

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.

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

CHAS. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong, 4th November, 1800

CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP

COMPANY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "SUSSEX,” FROM VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA, AND NAGASAKI.

ΤΗΣ

HE above steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested signature, and take immediate delivery of their to send in their Bills of Lading for Counter-

Goods from alongside.

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

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 4th November, 1890.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI,

HK Steamship

THE

"AMOY,"

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Captain Th. Lehmann, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the gth fastant, at 11 AM,

"

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.

[1537 Hongkong, 7th November, 1890,

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 Steamakip

#CATTERTHUN,"

" CHINGWO,"

T. Stainton, Commander, will be despatched as above on or about the 13th instant.'

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents.. Hongkong, 4th November, 1890. [1520 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, and BOMBAY, having connection with Company's Mail Steamer to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, VENICE and FIUME.

■HE Company's Steamship

ΤΗ

"MELPOMENE,"

Captain Walluschnig, will be despatched an above on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, at NOON. Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULT, BLACK SKA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC FORTS).

Cargo will not be received on board after 3 P.M. pulor to date of salling.

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co... ·

Agents. Hongkong, 6th November, 1890.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK,

'HE 3/3 L, I. I. Amèrican. Ship

TH

"FANNIE TUCKER,"

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Frost, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Ca. Hongkong, 3rd November, 1890. (1517

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L. I. L American Ship

"SEA WITCH," Tibbetta, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. ·

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, 3rd November, 1890.

FOR NEW YORK,

THE 3/3 LI. I. American Ship

[1518.

GEORGE SKOLFIELD," Dunning, Master, will load here for the `abora“ Part, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

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FOR NEW YORK

SINTRAM,"

Captain Darke, will be despatched for the THE 3/3 L LI. American Ship abore Ports, pu' SATURDAY, the sand instant, at 4pm.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co,

Agents Hongkong, jth November, 1890,

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M. A. Woodside, Master, will load here for theartow above Polt, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to walan

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