N°. 2720
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND
.$8,168,06à so
Entimations.
BY APPOINTMENT.
5,482,187.00 A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.
RESERVE · LIABILITY OFĮ 8,168,06250
PROPRIETORS
COURT OF DIRECTORS :-- CHAIRMAN-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN~J, S. MOSES, Esq.
IA. MCCONACHIE, Eıq.
T. E DAVIES, Esq.
W. H. FORRES, Esq.
"H, Hoprius, Esq.
Hon. J. J. Krswick.
S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq.
L. POINICKER, Esq. ID: 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
On the Rte of per cent, per Annum on the
daily balance.
and
ON FIXED DEPOSITI~~
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.
and
CREDITS graved on approved Securities;
every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.
DRAFTS fanted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australls, 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 on WELK DAYS, 101: SATURDAYS, 10 to t 2-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN Szto at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 In any one VCAT, 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, having $100, Atmore, at their credit may at their cotton trasfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12 mith att per cent, per annum interest -INTEREST at the rate of 34 1⁄2 per sunum will be allowed to Depositors en. thele dalle balanconi
S-EACH DEPÓSITOR will be suplied gratia with a PATA-Dor, which must be presented with mech Payment or withdrawal. Depeltora pret not make any entries them. selves in their PJ95-Books, but should send thee to the willen up at least twice a year, the beginning of January and
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· haruming of Thi 6-COFRESPONDENCE as to the Business of the Dunk if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS TAK BUSINESS, will be forxs-fed fiec by the various British Fest Offene in Woerkong and China. 7.—WSTIERAWALS may be made on demand, the renal attendance of the Bepositor of bile duly appointed Agent, and the eduction of his PASS-BOOK, are
FOR HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BÁNSING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Rongkong, ral/May, 1890.`
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED. AUTIZOSISED CAPITAL £2,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL, shafiumining 580poo
LONDON:
Head Of..........40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office 75, Cockspur Street.
BRANCHES IN Imbra. Cheya, Japan AND THE COLONIES,
THE ON
--
• WANK masives Money on DepoRIT",
Issues Les or Carnir, forwards. Bruzz for Coltmetrom. and Transacts Banking and Agene eines generally, on terms to be had on application.
.
INTEREST ÁLLowen of Deposits. ! Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.
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5
3. D
D
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS per Cent, per annum on the Daily Balance. EIW. RUTTER, Manurer.
"To
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ................................$5,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL
***** 2,500,000. RESERVE FUND
1,250,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hon. J. J. KESWICK,
Hon.
Chairman.
P. CHATER,
Vice-Chairman,
LEE SING, EN.
8. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.
J. 8. MOSIS, Esq.
G. E.NOBLE, Esq.
POON PONG, Eag.
D. R. SASSOÓN, Ésq.
Managing Directors.
BANKERI.
THE HONGKONG. & SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
(Established 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.
1
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 big to state that we import : Drugs, Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best description only no other quality is kept in
stack
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 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 articles sold elsewhere. We wish it to be clearly understood that aur prices-connot be beaten by any other firm in the Colony and we trust it will soon become renerally known that, quality for quality, our charges all round compare favourably, with local rates, and in most instances with those ring at home.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1890.
Intimations.
HAMPAGNES,
CLARETS.
BURGUNDIES.
PORTS.
Best brands-choicest vintages.
ESTD.. 186.4.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
Hongkong-13, Queen's Road.
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
-(0)-
NE W
HAT S
'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 PITH HATS.
Manukang 28th July 1900.
TWEED CAPS.
· ROBERT LANG & Co. [139
LANE CRAWFORD EC®? CHRISTMAS, 1890!!
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS.
*xprimer qualifed English Assistants NEW ELECTROPLATED CHILVE
ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis- bensing of Medicines.
GOODS FOR COAST PORTS Whenever practicable, are despatched by first articles can now be sent by the local Parcel steamer leaving after receipt of order.. Mast Post. All retail orders of the value of five dollars and towards are sent freight or postage paid.
Orders through. Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.
A. S. WATSON & Co., L». THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
HONGKONG.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24, Nankin Road.
BOTICA Ingliza, MANILA, Escolta, 14.
THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTÓN, Canal Road,
THE DISPENSARY, FOOCHOW, O
THE DISPENSARY FIANKOW.
THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN.
LONDON OFFICE. 166, Fenchurch Street, R.C. <Hangkono, 16th April, 18an
A
WARE.
FANCY LEATHER GOODS.
MENU and GUEST CARDS.
NEW TABLE LAMPS,
PIPES and CIGAR HOLDERS,
CHILDREN'S CARDS,
NEW IN-DOOR GAMES.
CHILDREN'S
TOYS.
Christmas Decorations.
A QUANTITY OF THE LATEST NOVELTIES SUITABle for presenTS.
CHRISTMAS DELICACIES.
New Season's PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK.
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SOUPS:Real Turtle, &c. &c.
FISH of all kinds.
GAME and other Patties.
TONGUES In Canvas and Tina.
kntimations.
REGATTA HOLIDAYS,
HE Undermentioned BANKS will be
Business at NOON TOMORROW and FRI DAY, the 18th and 19th instants.
For the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA,
E. L. HUNTER, pro Manager, Hongkong, For the HANTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUS ALIA, AND CHINA,
T. H. WHITEHEAD, Manager, Hongkong,
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
For the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION
LINITED."
EW. RUTTER,
Manager, Hongkong,
For the COMPTOIR NATIONAL. D'ESCOMPTE
DE PARIS.
L. GLENAT,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 15th December, 1890.
VICTORIA REGATTA, 1890.
THI
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HE Committee having procured the Hong. kong Marina Company's Floating Hotel as Flagship request the pleasure of the Com- pany of the Ladies of Hongkong on board on the 18th and 19th inst., the occasion of the Annual Regatta,
Through the courtesy of Mr. GILLIES the Pilot Fish will leave Pedder's Wharf on each day for the Flagship at 12, noon, and 12:45 pm
Subscribers wishing to obtain Tickets for the Flagship should apply to the Hon, Treasurer, Mr. R. T. WRIGHT, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Members can obtain Tickets admitting to the Flagship from the. Steward at Victoria Recreation Club, or the Hon. Treasurer, üpon application.
GODFREY C. C MASTER,
Hon. Secretary.
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· Hongkong. 13th December. 18ga:
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE MEETING, 1891. HONGKONG DERBY. CWEEPSTAKES of $zo cach, half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony, and Sto for 2nd. For all Chinn Ponies ona fide Griffins at date of Entry (SATURDAY, 17th January, 1891), First Pony, 70 per cent; Second, 20 per cent;
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM-
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, BOMBAY, "ADEN, HODEIDAH, MAS- SOWAH, SUAKIM, JEDDA, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE and FIUME.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSian Gulf, Red SEA, BLACK SEA LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).
fi!
THE Company's Steamship
"POSEIDON,"
Captain G. Semessich, will be despatched kg above TO-MORROW, the 19th inst., at NOON.
Cargo will not be received on board, after s P.M. prior to date of sailing.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to
F1650
DAVID FASSOON, 5ONS & C.,
Agents. Hongkong, 5th December, 1800,
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAŃ STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE, AND
ADELAIDE
(Calling at TIMOR, FORT DARWIN, and QUERNS LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo, to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA,&c.) HE Steamship
"MENMUIR," Captain Craig, will be despatched for the above Ports, on MONDAY, the zand instant, ut 4 p.m.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
⚫ Agents. Hongkong, 11th. December, 1890.
STEAM TO STRAITS' AND BOMBAY, (Calling at Colombo if sufficient inducement -
offers). HE P. & O.S. N. Co.'s Steamship
ΤΗΣ
"TEHERAN,"
Captain C. D.Sams, R.N.R., will leave for the above places, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant, at NOON.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent."
Hongkong, 16th December, 1800. [0715
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SKA) THE P. & Ö. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
Third, to per cent. Weight rost. robs. One-T
mile-and-a-half. (Nominations close to the
· Clerk of the Course at the Club on Saturday, the 27th December, 1890.
E. H. GORE-BOOTH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 21st November 1800.
NOTICE.
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SPECIAL SESSION of Her Majesty's
Apple Sauce, Sage-and-Onion Stuffing, Potted Meats, Candied Peels, Currants; Raisins, Spices, Astices of the Pence will be held in the
Currier, Chutnies, French and English Vegetables, assorted Pickles, Flavoured Jellies, Orange and Rose Flower Water, Celery in Juice,
Horseradish, &c., &c.
DESSERT FRUITS,
METZ FRUITS AND DATES.
NEW SEASON'S
Justices' Room, at the Magistracy. at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon of MONDAY, the 22nd day of December A.D, 18", for the purpose of TART FRUIT. considering an application from ISRAEL
MUSCATELS, SYMRNA FIGS, APPLES, ELVAS PLUMS, PRUNES. DRIED APRICOTS and PEACHES. NUTS:-Almonds ia Shell, Brazil, Filberts and Barcelona.
FLUM PUDDINGS and MINCEMEAT.
Fr450
| Finest Selected YORK HAMS.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
"PICK UP" will he commenced at 11 A.M.,
on SATURDAY, the 20th inst, Members willing to play will please sign their names, élther on the Lit! Jving on the table in the clab ante-room or an the one in the Cricket Pavillon, on or before 6 p.m., on FRIDAY, the 19th inst
ARTHUR K. TRAVERS,
Hon. Secretary.
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·Hongkong, 16th Dreemhet. 100.
THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHARFHOLDERS.
`T is herche notified that the FIRST CALL of Five Dollars (g) per Share on Shares In the above Commany li payable to the Hongkong. and Shanghai Banking Corporation on or before MONDAY, the 19th January, 1991
Interest at the rate of 12 per cent per spnum will be charged on all calle overdue.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
[1919 Hongkong, 16th December, 1800.
NOTICE OF 5TH AND FINAL CALL. LABUK PLANTING CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that the 5th and
FINAL CALL of $15 per Share, on the 4,000 Shares, sumbered roos/5000 is payable to the Hoogkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora tion on or before the 15th January, 1891, and Calla not paid on said "date" are liable to pay. Interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum.
The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 15th January, 1891, both days inclusive.
TURNER & C.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 13th December, 1890.
CANTON' INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED..
TH
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
T1700
HE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th to the 31st instant, both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Limited, Hongkong, 10th December. #Roo
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
WEINBERG, for permission to temporarily transfer the business as a licensed publicah, now carried on by him in house No. `291, Queen's Rand Central, under the sign of The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel, to his son MAYER WEINBERG,
H. E. WODEHOUSE, Police Magistrate. Magistracy, Hongkong, 15th December, 1900,
"VERÓNA,"
Captain F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places, on SATURDAY, the 27th inst., at Day-
LIGHT.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkong, 15th December, 1890.
THE CHINA SHIPPERS! MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR LONDON.
THE Company's Steamship
"DANFA," W.S. Thomson, Commander, will be despatched as above on or about the 1st prox.
For Freight, apply to
"ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th December, 1800, [1703
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
[1707 THE 3/3 LI. I. American Ship
WILTSHIRE-CURED STREAKY BACON and BATH CHAPS."
GORGONZOLA, CHEDDAR, and STILTON CHEESE. THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL_TRAM-
"CHRISTMAS" AND ASSORTED
BISCUIT S.
L
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE Sith Ordinary General MEETING
pany will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, na SATURDAY, the 20th December, at ix O'CLOCK AM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers and Statement of Accounts FANCY BONBON BOXES. for the year ended toth November, 189
ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD.
FRENCH and ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY,
FANCY CHOCOLATE and CHOCOLATE CREAMS.
(+)-~ COSAQUES.
WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, BEERS, &c. Our ustal Assortment of First-class Brands, AYALA & Co,' EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1890.
PIANOS ON HIRE.
A. HAHN.
GRAND CHRISTMAS SHOW
OF
"OYS and other useful PRESENTS.
TOYS
" 'MAS-TREE-DECORATIONS.
XM
Quality Superd.
SWEE
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PIANOS FOR SALE.
WEETS and BONBONIERES,
Pricut very moderate.
No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET.
Open daily : (Sundays excepted) from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M.-
Hongkong, 16th December, 1890.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD
AGENTS IN HONGKONG AND CHINA FOR THE "MERRITT
.
TYPE WRITER, PRICE $20.00%
ALTHOUGH the "Merritt" cannot be manipulated so rapidly as the "Remington," “Hammond" and other high priced machines, a fair rate of speed may be obtained with little practice, whilst the work produced is just as effective and the cost nearly ons eighth of that of its competitors.
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There is nothing to leam, the mechanizm ls of the simplest kind; and it is almost impossibis to get out of order. 16 COMPLETE for $10. It may be seen at work at our store,
Received per English Mail, Christmas Numbers of the "Graphic," "Illustrated. London:
News Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News Vale Tide," Ladies Pictorial," Pictorial
MONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land, NDONDOON. COMPANY, BIMITED, Crushing amith's Magazine, Art Annual N.B.-The Pictures are zot spoiled by
and Buildings,
Properties purchased and sold,
Estates Manged and all kinds of Agency and
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Commission business alaitag to land, etc.,THE undersigned is prepared to purchase conducted;
FRACTIONAL CERTIFICATES, 'm, Full particulars can be obtained at the Cons-current market rates. Persons holding samo are requested to apply at the Company's Office pany's Offices, No. 5, Queco's Road Central.
No. 4, Praya Central
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary,
[you Hongkong, and D
Victoris Buildings, Hongkong, yå May, $66),
BOOKS OF THE DAY!!
General Booth's "In Darkest England,"*
Froude's Life of Lord Beaconsfield, Calasia Picturesque India,
Marion Crawford's "A Cigaretta Maker's Story."
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to 20th instant, both days inclusive.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.,
General Managers. "Tonkong, th December. 1800. "HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
1673
N account of a Match between the 1st A. & ON
S. HIGHLANDERS and the RIFLE ASSOCIATION, there will be no Cup Competi-
tion on SATURDAY next, the 20th Inst. The match will commence at z. pol.
CVIVIAN LADDS,
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Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 15th December, 189o.
CAUTION TO SHIPOWNERS AND,
CAPTAINS.
AHTJEN'S
RA
ANTI-FOULING COM. POSITIONS. Other makes than our original Manufacture are now being sold.
The genuine and only Composition connected with Mr. RAHTJEN himself is HARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S and packages are marked with these words and Tradă Mark an open hand in red,
REJECT ALL OTHERS. - Agents in Hongkong - F. BLACKHEAD & Co. Tomeirong,,26th July, 18001-
J. & R. HARVEY & Co., DUNDASHILL DISTILLERY, GLASGOW. Established 1770.
SCOTCH WHISKIES. Fest Pure Malt Scotch Whisky. O.H.M. Old Highland Malt Whisky, F.C.S. Fino Old Scotch Whisky. V.O.S. Very Old Scotch Whisky,
[1001
Whiskies have for over fifty years com-
MESSRS, HARVEY & Co.'s Pure Malt manded the largest suis in the English Market
OF ANY WHISKY made in Scotland, and being thoroughly matured in Sherry Wood are "every mild and mellow, and are confidently recommended where a Pure Wholesome: Spirit La desired.
Alew copies of each of the above are to land by the mail, and large supplies ordered in| anticipation, will be here shortly. Orders should be sant in to us early,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, BRENNAQUEEN'S ROAD CENTRA). HONGKONGËS Hongkong, seth:Dsgember; 1990.
Over one million Gallons produced annually
For Prices and Samples apply to
G. RENNIE STEWART,.
11, D'Agullar Street, Hongkong,
* Sole · Agent' for China 'and' Japan,
*** Hongkong, 48th August, allyok kremikan (16gal
SEA WITCH," Tibbetts, Master, will lönd here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 3rd November, 1800). fc8
Consignees.
THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND·
SINGAPORE. HE Company's Steamship THE
"PAKLING"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignces of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
"No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all-claims must be
sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before NOON on the sath instant, or they will not be recognized.
1. All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined: on the zoth inst,, at 4. P.M.
No Fire Insurance has beca effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 20th | Inst. will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by "
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th December, 1890. [1706
;
HONGKONG CONGAN LEVEL TRAM-
to
COMPANY, LTD.
WINTER TIME-TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
Sto 10 A.M. every quarter of an hour.
12 (noon) to 1 P.3, every quarter of an hour.
1.10*2 P.M. every half hour,
3 to 7, 7.30 PM. every quarter of an hour..
SATURDAYS.
NIGHT TRAMS at 10.30 and 11 PM, SUNDAYS,
CHURCH TRAM at 10.40 A.M.
12 (NOON) to 2 P.M. every'quarter of an hour,
3 to 7.30 F.M. every quarter of an hour.". 9, 10, 1930 and xx 2.14.
Special Care may be obtained on application the Superintendent.
Single Tickets are sold in the Cars; Five Cent Coupons and Reduced Tickets at the Office.
400FSANTI: MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co
My General Managers. Hangkang, 1st Octoberý 1890,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.