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The Hongkong Telegraph.
No. 2788.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL ..................2,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL ...........................£ $80,000.
LONDON!
Head Office......40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office.........25, Cockapur Street.
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN
AND TPR COLONIES,
THE TANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,
Favs and Sella Bring OF EXCHANⱭUK, Issues LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards' Bixa for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terras to be had on application.
.. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:
Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.
22
6 3
$ 19 3
4
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
a per Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balanco,
"E. W. RUTTER, Manager.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION..
PAID-UP-CAPITAL ...............ig.396,677 07 RESERVE FUND ................................... 6,806,596.31. RESERVE LIABILITY OFI
PROPRIETORS...............................
9.295,677.07
COURT OF DIRECTORE :—— CHAIRMAN-J. S. Mosts, Esq.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—S, C. MICHARLSEN, Esq. H.LDALRYM?re, Esq. ↑ Hon. J. J. Keswick.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1891.
Entinations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.
PIANOS
FOR SALE from $ago in Solid
FOR
FOR HIRE from $10 per Month.
Cates, Iron Frames, etc., sultable for this Climate.
PIANOS
Planos on the Monthly Payment System from $15 per Month. Planos Tuned. Planos Repaired.
A large selection of Violins, Tenors, Banjos, Guitars, Mandolins, Zithers, Cornets, Saxborns, Baritones, Euphoniums, Trombones, Clarinets, Oboes, Flutes, Piccolos, Files, and Fiageolats. Complete Equipment for Brass and String Bands. Strings and Fittings for all Musical Instruments. Well Selected Stock of Music.
Hongkong, 28th February, 1891.
LANE CRAWFORD&C°%
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Intimations
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. PRACTICE will take place from the BatteriesHE Company's Steamship al Stone Culters' Island, on FRIDAY, the 13th instant, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.
The line of fire will be in a South-Westerly direction from the Batteries,
All Ships, Junkes, and other Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 7th March, 1891,
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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ROBERT LANG & CO., IN LIQUIDATION,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS. OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL.
OUR Stock of Seasonable Goods is now complete in all the newest MATERIALS, comprising a large variety of DRESS SUITING from $30 upwards. TWEEDS for SUITS, ULSTERS and INVERNESS CAPES, CORDS and ELASTICS for RIDING, and SHOOTING BREECHES and LEGGINGS.
EVENING DRESS SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, GLOVES, SILK, LISLE THREAD' and CASHMERE, SOCKS; PATENT LEATHER PUMPS and SHOES, &c. &c., &c.
ROBERT LANG & Co. Hongkong, gth January, 1891
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* CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
AND
FAMILY ANd dispensing CHEMISTS, Commission Agents.
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·
NOTICE is hereby given that a GENERAL
MEETING of the above named Com
pany will be held at the Head Mice of the Company. Victoria, Hongkong, (Messi. MIL CHERS & Co.'s) at Four p.m., on THURSDAY, the 12th March, 1801, when the Liquidators will lay before the Shareholders an Account showing their acts and dealings and the manner in which the winding up has been conducted since the 31st December, 1880.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 37th instant to the 12th proxime, both days inclusive,
By Order,
H. HARMS.
for the Liquidators. Hongkong, 27th February, 1861.
5359
***NAMOA,"
above Ports on THURSDAY, the 12th inst., at Captain Roach, will be despatched for the
Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 9th March, thet!
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
STEAM TO NAGASAKI, KORE, YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE German Steamship
"REMUS," Captain P: H. Simonsen, will leave for the above Ports on or about FRIDAY, the 13th instant.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, th March, 1891.
1388
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG, AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
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"PEMBROKESHIRE," Captain Brown, will be despatched as above on the 16th March.
This steamer has good passenger accommo
For Freight or Passage, noply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Cop Agents. Hongkong, 9th March, rent,
1214
4. MCCONACHTE. Esq. ALWAYS in stock our usual well-known Brand's of WINES and SPIRITS, &c. CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, dation,
T. E. DAVIES,, Esq.
W. H. FORKS, Esq.
L PORNECKER, Esq.
C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
D. R. SASSOON, Esq. -
H. HOPPTUS, Esq.
ACTING CHIRp ́Mayager. HONGKONG-F. DE BOVIS, E1q.
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the
Jully balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSTES 1-
For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum For 6 months; 4 per Cent. per Annum. For 13 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum. 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.
F. DE BOVIS, Acting Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 26th February, 1891,
RULES
·OF THE '
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
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L-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, ro to 4 #SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 1-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MOFT THAN-
$150 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one vOAT,
3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
"SPECIALLY BLENDED LIQUEUR WHISKY."
FURE PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS SCHERING'S CELLOIDIN
In a Gelatinous form, is not dangerous and to inexplosive, dissolves quite bright, without any sediment; in Ether, and Alcohol, and gives a much more uniform result than ordinary Gun Cotton, Our remaining stock of CHRISTMAS SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, SHORT. BREAD, &c. we are selling off at reduced prices. Hongkong, 31st January, 1890.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
HAVE THIS DAY PUBLISHED.
THE
HONGKONG ALMANACK,
BRUCE
PRICE
Hongkong, 6th March, 1891,
W.
FOR
1891,
BY
SHEPHERD.
....ONE DOLLAR
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
A
BREWER.
INDIA RUBBER STÄMPS.
thele antion transferee the credit my W. BREWER hat every facility for the speedy manufacture of PURE INDIA RUBBER
having roo, or more, at their mavat
KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed depozit for 12 months at c per cent, per annum interest, -INTEREST. at the rate of 31 7/2 per
Annum will be allowed to Depositora on their daily balances. 5-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Densitors must not make any duties thems selves to their Pass-Books, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January ́and. beginning of Taly.
-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business.
of the Rank, I marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and. China, 7-WITHDRAWALS may be madeondemand,
necessary.
but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and. the production of kli -Pass-Book, are
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
***F. DE BOVIS,
Acting Chief Manager,
"Hongkong, 1st January, 1891.
THE HONGKONG LAND: INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED; SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL............... 1,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL ................mans 2,100,000. RESERVE FUND .............................. 1,250,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Hon. J. J. KESWICK,“)
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Chairman Managing Directors.
Hon. C. P. CHATER,
Vice-Chairman
LEE SING, Esq.
B. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.
J. S. MOSES, Esq.
G. E. NOBLE, Esq.
POON PONG, Esq.
D. R. SASSOON, Esq.
- BANKERI. “
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
MONEY danced on Mortgage, on Land,
and Buildings,
... Properties purchased and sold.
Estates Managed and all kinds of Agency and Commission business relating to find, stc, conducted.
Full particulars can be obtained at the Com- pany's Officës, No, 5, Queen's Road Central,, A. SHELTON HOOPER, Becretary......... Victoria Bulidings m
STAMPS, any ordinary Stamp can be made in a day, and at very reasonable prices.
Patent Self Inking Presses.
Patent Dating Stamps; Can have name of Firm added in one day.
PIANOS ON MONTHLY TERMS.
Easy Arrangements can be made for the purchase of Instruments of any make including:- Collard & Collard, Broadwood, Rachais, Kirkman, Manington and Weston, &c., &c. Second Hand Planos for Sale cheap. Musical Instruments of every description. Strings for all Instruments.
Hongkong, 13th February, 1891.
ESTD, 1854
UNDER
W. BREWER,
HONGKONG
HOTEL.
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APOLLINARI S.
“THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
"When abroad, by far the best beverage to take is Apollinaris water."--Trafk * Familiar in millions of mouths as any household word."
"More wholesome than any aerated water which art can supply.”—The Times.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
Hongkong-18, Queen's Road..
SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG & CHINA.
THE
LIMITED.
NOTICE,
"HE Thirterath Ordinary Annual MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS In the above Company will be held at the Office of the General Agents, Pedder Street, on SATURDAY, the 21st March, at 11 am for the purpose of receiving & Report from the. General Agents
ber; 1800.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st Decem-THE 3/1 L I. I. American Ship:
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 21st March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 28th February, 1891.
CRUICKSHANK & Co., LIMITED.
THE
NOTICE.
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HE TRANSFER BOOKS of this Com- pany will be CLOSED from the rit to the 1504 March next, both days inclusive.
CRUICKSHANK & Co., Ltd,,
Victoria Dispensary,
J. STEPHEN.. General Manager..
Hongkong, 28th February, 1891.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1890.
C
A
1360
CONTRIBUTORS to the above Office are requested to furnish the Undersigned with
a List of their Contributions for the year ending
"IMPERIAL," Crosby, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 31st January, 1897.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE 3/3 I, I, American Ship
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" STERLING," Goodwin, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, 15th January, 1Rq7.
Mails.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, 1891.
(Subject to Alteration).
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31st December, 1990, in order that the Diribu- Empress of India. Į Tuesday..... | March 31st, tion of Bonus may be arranged. Returns nat rendered prior to the 31st day of March instant, - Parikia ..... Tuesday... | April 28th. will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents,
Canton Insurance Office, Limite 1. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1891.
↑ 372 STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
་
LIMITED.
THE
HE TRANSFER BOOKS of this Company
will be CLOSED at the HEAD OFFICE SINGAPORE, from the 11th to 26th March next, both days inclusive.
ROBT, BAIRD,
Agent:..
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Hongkong, 26th February, 18qr,
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
Empress of Jabar | Tuesday....... | May 26th, THE Steamship
"EMPRESS OF INDIA,". „Captain (.P. Varshall, R.N.R., sailing at Noon TUESDAY, the 31st March, with Her Majesty's Mails, will proceed to VANCOUVER, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, INLAND SEA, KOBE, and YOKOHAMA,
RATES OF PASSAGE. FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASS. To Vancouver, Victoria, Esquimault,
New Westminster, Port Townsend,> $225.00 Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, O.......... To Banff, Calgary ...................
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..$125,00
To
STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY (Calling at Colombo if sufficient inducement offers).
THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship %
THE
"NIZAM," Captain E. Crewe, will leave for the above places, TO-MORROW, the 11th--March, at NOON,
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 26th February, 1891 [343 THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY, "HE Company's Steamship”,
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THE
W. POWELL & CO.
SENTS TAN BOOTS and SHOES,
GENT'S BLACK LEATHER BOOTS,and SHOES,
CENT'S PORPOISE and KANGAROO HİDE BOOTS,
GENT'S WHITE CANVAS SHOES,
Hongkong, 7th March; 1891.
PIANOS POR SALE
AND
MELTONIAN CREAM-FRENCH POLISH. W. POWELL & CO.
A. HAHN,
'PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER,
AUSICAL INSTRUMENTS LEATHER GOODS,
FANCY
PIANOS ON HIRE,
LADIES' ROBES and JERSEYS, STOCKINGS,
CHILDREN'S DRESSES,
약
WHATS and CAPS,
SHOES..
HAPEDDER'S STREET
at 4 P.M.
"ZAFIRO,"
Captain Cobban, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the trih instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong. 7th March 1800
FOR SHANGHAI
THE Steamship
|
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Mails
U. S. MAIL LINE. V PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
HROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER..
LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
HE U. S. Mall Steamship
THE
"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO"
will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, við YOKOHAMA on. SUNDAY, the 15th March, it DAYLIGHT, taking Passengers and Freight or Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- ortation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, o San Francisco, to Atlantic and Injand Cities, of the United States, via Overland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to partS.
Mexico, Central and South America, by the, Company's and connecting Steamers,
Through Passage Tichels granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic line" of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows:- To San Francisco.......
To San Francisco and retum, Į
$325,00
vailable for 6 months........... 393-75
To Liverpool..
To London.
325,00 332.00 To other European Polots at proportionate ates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Casiomis, to be obtained on application.
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding. Overland by the Southern Paclic and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark ng at San Francisco for China or Japan (or nice versa) within one year will be allowed a iscount of 10 per cent. from Retura Fare. This allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Jáðan to Europe.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing. Parce Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; ul Parcel Packages should be market to ad- iress in full; value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Office in Sesied Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Qusen's Road Central.
Wank 9th March
C. D. HARMAN,
Agent
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
GENOA,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ
PORT SAID, BRINDISI,
ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS;
ALSO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS, AND LUGGAGE. N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principat places in RUSSIA
N SUNDAY, the 15th day of March,
* NECKÁŘ," Captain H. Supmer, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECTE & CARGO, will leave this Port as above, Calling at GENDA. Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on Board until 4 p.m. Specie and Parcels until 3 pan on the 14th March, (Parcels are not to be sent on Boards they must be left at the Agency's Office), Con tents and Value of Packages are required..
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardess, For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents.
Hemerono, 16th February. 1991.
Winnipeg..........................................$175.00 | OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM.
To Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth.........285.00 To Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, $295.00
Milwaukee...
To Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Columbus, Hamilton, London, (Ont.), $305.00 Toronto, Niagara Falls
Montreal,
To Kingston, Ottawa,
Quebec, New York, Albany, Troy, Rochester, Baltimore, Philadelphia, $310,00 Pittsburg Washington, Boston, Portland (Maine), Hallías, St. John. To Liverpool and London $375,00 To Paris and Bremen........................$345.00 To Havre and Hamburg KATIPIGALLERIE$335.00 Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers.
Special rates (first-class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the "Naval, Military, Cls in service of China and Japan, and to Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European
Government officials.
Return Tickets-First and second class only, -Prepaid return tickets to Pacific Coast Points, and to Esstem and Interior Points of Canada and U.S.A. will be granted, available for :-
12 months at 25 per cent. off Return Fars. 4
50 per cent.
dats 01. (Time is reckoned - from
tus, te date of re-ambarkation at Vancouver)
Passengers to Pacific Coast Points and to In. terior and Eastern Points of Canada and U.S.A not bolding prepaid return tickets, but who re [397 embark at Vancouver within 12 months from date of issue of original ticket, will be allowed to per cent. off the return faro.
Prepaid return tickets to Liverpool and London will be issued available for a months
$650 or for 4 months $575. CAR00.—Through Bills of Lading issued to Japan, Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian
*NINGPO," Captala R. Köbler, will be despatched for the above Fort TO-MORROW, the ith lastant, at
42.3.
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and United States Points, For Freight or Passage, apply to
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 9th March, 1801.
Points should be in quadruplicate and one (399, copy must be sent by steamer |
to the care of D, 'E. Brown, Asistant Generaj Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian Paclic, Rallway Company, Vancouver, B.C
Parcels must be sent to our Office with address marked in fall by r, on the day. previous to sailing
FOR NEW YORK, YIA SUEZ CANAL,
*HE Steamship
TA
"MASCOTTE,"
Captain Boss, will be despatched as above on | the 11th fastast, u, metalfor
1
· Yor Freight, apply to mila aparien -----
ADAMSON, BELL & Co} :|
Menghong, jih March, 1891.
For further Information as to Passage or Feight apply te
ay
ADAMSON, BELL & C@..........
Agents. Honghusa, sist Felruary, 1893
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPEJ YZA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING:
STEAMERS.
THE Steamship
"GAELIC " will be despatched for San Francisco, víd Yohama, on SATURDAY, the arst March, at 7 PM.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghal and Japan Ports
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in fulls and same will be received at the Company's Office until FIvm r., the day previous to saling.
First-class Faros granted as follows:- To San Francisc0ammammumin$725,00 To San Francisco and return, avaliable for 6 months..................................
393-75- To Liverpool unngramma 335.00 To London.niqunummum $32.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Castems, to be obtained on application.
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Passengers by this line have the option of pot proceeding Overland by the Southern, Paclic and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways, be
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarks ing at San Francisco for Chins or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of so per cent. This allowance doss
party to through fares from China and Jagan Europe.
Consular Invoices to accompany Carge des. tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Custome San Franciscoma on a par wh
For further information as to Passage) or Freight, apply to the Agency of the No, Soni Quoun's Hond Central Company, But even plasma Ge D. HARMAN
Agent Mongkong, both Wahrsary, 1897y
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