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The

N°. 2800.

Banks.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL ...................................$9,296,677 07 RESERVE FUND

***** 6,806,595.31

RESERVE LIABILITY OFI

PROPRIETORS

9,296,677.07

COURT OF DIRECTORI —— CHAIRMAN-J. S. Moses, Esq.

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN S. C. MICHAELSIN, EG. H.L.DALRYMPLE,Esq, { Hon. J. J. KESWICK,

T. E. DAVIES, Esq. A. MCCONACHTE, Esq.

L. POESNICKER, Esq. D. R. SASSOON, Eiq,

W. H. FORMLS, Esq.

C. J. HOLLIDAY, Esq.

H. HOFPIUS, Esq.

ACTING CHIRE MANAGER.

·HONGKONG-F. DE BOVIS, Esq.'

MANAGER.

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

COUNTY BANK. ¡

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED..

O

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of a 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

and

EXCHANGE business transacted.

2nd

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

F. DE BOVIS, ''Acting Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 28th February, 1891.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK,

L-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK

will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises fo Haneken, Business Hours on. WEEK- DAYS, TAPA - SATURDAYS, foto T. -SUMS LESS THAN 11, or MORE THAN $450 a one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 In any wear.

Hongkong Telegraph.

£ntimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

CHEMISTS. BY APPOINTMENT.

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1891.

THE

HONGKONG

ISTD. 1864.

DISPENSARY.

(Established A.D, 1841).

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.

This being THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Of our Kirm, and THE JUBILER YEAR of the Colony, "THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY having been Established A.D. 1841," we take the opportunity fo thanking our friends for their support during

last so years, and tender them the assurance of our best services in the future as in the past. We shall continue to import DRUGS, CHEMI- CALS, and Goods of every kind of the BEST QUALITY ONLY as heretofore, at prices that will

be found to compare favourably with local rates,

3-PEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, and in many instances with those ruling at

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.

havino, ar more, at their credit mayat their ention transfer the same is the HONG-home. KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 1s months at per cent per annum İnterest, -INTEREST at the rate of 1% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on

·thel- Zaliv balance,

5-EACH 1”POSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-Boox, which must be presented with exch payment or withdrawal.

Densitors must not make any entries them selves in their Pass-Rooks, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of Tale.

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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 Offer.in Hongkong and China. 7-WITHDRAVIALS may be made on demand,

but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASS-BOOK, are

necessary.

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

F. DE BOVIS,

Acting Chief Manager,

Hongkong, rst January, 19.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

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

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, 106, Fenchurch Street, E.C. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,' -

21st January, 1891.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

from the

PAID-UP CAPITAL ... 580,000 ORMATION has been received free by

LONDON:

Head Office...40, Threadneedle Street, West End Office......15, Cockspar. Street.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND TEX' COLONIES,

THE BANK reative MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Burs and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUKA LETTERS OF (ČEXDIE, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

INTEREST ALLOWED ON DIPOSTIE 1. Fixed for 11 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.

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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS #per Cent, per Annum on the Dally Balanca,

E W. RUTTER,

Manager.

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THE HONGEONG 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,)

>Managing Directors.

Chairman.

Hon. C. P. CHATER,

Vice-Chairman,

LEE SING E

B. C. MICHAELSEN, E1

J. S. MOSES, Esq.

G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

POON PONG, Ex.

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

BANKERS,

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI: BANKING CORPORATION.

MONEY Munced on Mortgage, on Land,

and Buildings.

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

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

A SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary,

Victoria Bulldings, Hongkong, jež May;158g,

PRACTICE will take place from Kowloon firections on the aird instant, and from the East Battery in South-Easterly and Westerly Batteries at Stone Cutters' Island, fa a South- Westerly direction on the 24th, 25th and 26th Instants, between the hours of 9 am, and 5 p.m. daily.

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

By Command,

:

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

Hongkong, 19th March, 1891.

WANTED.

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Intimations.

APOLLINARI S.

"THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."

"When abroad, by far the best bevenge to take ↳ Apollinaris water."—Truth, "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-13, Queen's Road,

SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG & CHINA.

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

HAVE THIS DAY PUBLISHED.

THE

HONGKONG ALMANACK,.

BRUCE

PRICE

Hongkong. 6th March, 1891,

FOR

1891,

BY.

SHEPHERD.

ONE DOLLAR,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,

W. POWELL & CO.

LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING REQUISITES,

VERLAND TRUNKS, STEEL TRUNKS, GLADSTONE BAGS, &c., &c.

RUG and TRUNK STRAPS,

Hakone. 23rd March, 1891'

PIANOS

FOR SALE.

W. POWELL & CO.

A. HAHN,

PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER.

MLEATHER GOODS,

USICAL INSTRUMENTS,

FANGY

STATIONERY,

TOYS. &c,

Hongkong, 12th January, 1891.

FOR

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ON

PIANOS

HIRE.

LADIES' ROBES and JERSEYS, STOCKINGS, CHILDREN'S DRESSES,

J

&c.

HATS and CAPS, SHOES.

No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.

PIANOS

SALE from $150 In Solid Cases, Iron Frames, etc., sultable for this Climate.

PIANOS FOR HIRE from $10 per Month.

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Planos on the Monthly Payment System from 815 per Month. Planos Tuned Pianos Repaired.

A large selection of Violins, Tenors, Banjos, Guitars, Mandolins, Zithers, Cornets, Saxhoras, Complete equipment for Brass and String Bands. Strings and Fittings for all Musical Instruments, Baritones, Euphoniums, Trombones, Clariacis, Obocs, Flutes, Piccoles, Fifes, and Flageolets.

Well Selected Stock of Music.

Hongkong, 28th February, 1891,

LANE.CRAWFORD&C°2

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Intimations.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR.

THE YEAR 1990.

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA THE Steamship

"BRECONSHIRE," Captain Jackson, will be despatched on or about

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ONTRIBUTORS to the above Office are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contributions for the year ending 31st December, 1890, in order that the Distributhe 23rd inst. tion of Bonus may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of March instant, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents,

Canton Insurance Office, Limited. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1891.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1891.

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THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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THE

STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK. HE Company' Stermahlo,

“SÖMDETCH PURA NANG.!

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of this Company at SMDETCH DIRA MANGE for the

SINGAPORE, from the 11th to 26th March next, both days laclusive.

ROBT. BAIRD, Agent

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Hongkong, 26th February, 1801.

THE BALMORAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of THE

the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of March, 1891, at 1.30 pm in the Afternoon, for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the Directors and a Statement of Accounts to the 30th day of September, 1890.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th fast, to the 26th lust., both days Inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

K. A. STEVENS,

Secretary, Hangkang, 21st March, 1991.

THE BALMORAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

Above Ports TO-MORROW, the 24th instant,

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For Freight or Passage, aumiy to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents. Hangkono, zolh March 18t

STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, (Calling at Colombo if rufficient inducement

offere.

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

TEHERAN,”

Captain C. D. Same, R.N.P.. will leave for the above places on WEDNESDAY, the 5th Inst., at NOON.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Honplome, Ith March, that

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA, VIA ÄMOY, HE Company's Steamship

406 THE

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING.

of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com. pany will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, at 2.45 o'clock pm on THURSDAY, the 25th day of March, 1891, for the purpose of considering. and if approved of passing, the following Special Resolution :-

That the Capital of the Balmoral Gold Mining Company. Limited, be increased from $180.00 to $125,am by the creation of Four Thousand and Five Hundred New "Shares of Sio eich to he fully paid up. And that sich New Shares he lased upon anch terms and conditions and generally with such rights and privileges ne shall be resolved upon or directed at the Meet. Ing, and if no direction be given, as the Directors shall determine, By Order of the Board of Directors,

K. A. STEVENS,

Secretary. Honekawy, 21 March, Rox, .. THE PUNTOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MIVING COMPANY, LIMITED.

..

J

"ZAFIRO." Captain Cobban, will be deanatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY; the aeth Instant,

4 M.

For Freight or Passive, anole to

RIISSELL & Co..

General Managers. Tanskany, 21 March. 1801.,

1466 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S - STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE PENANG. COLOMBO, Having

AND BOMBAY,

וי

connection with „Company's Mail Steamer to ADEN: SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, VENICE and FIUME. HE Company's Steamship

Captain A. Mittle, will be fecoatshed as above "MELPOMENE."

on THURSD VY: the 36th instant, at Noσ%, Instead of a previously advertised.

... (Takim Cargo at themgh rates to CALCUTTA, MATRAS, PERSIAN GULY, BLACK SRA, LIVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).

Caren will not be received on board after 3 P.M. prior to date of unfling,

THE Fifth Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING Freight, apply to

of SHAREHOLDERS In the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 9. Queen's Road on TUESDAY, the 31st March, 1891, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to the 30th Sep- tember, 1890,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to 30th instant, both day inclusive.

A. O'D. GOURDÍN, Secretary, Hongkong, 16th March, 1801.

1437 THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED,

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ROBERT LANG & CO., de incrana is Casual from the to the

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS. OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL.

-(0)

OUR Stock of Seasonable Goods is now complete to all the newest MATERIALS, comprislag A CLERK, with a good knowledge of Book-ULSTERS and INVERNESS. CAPES, CORDS and ELASTICS for RIDING and SHOOTING

KEEPING.

Apply with references to

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A. B. C. c/o Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 20th March, 1801.

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,

No. 38. FRIDAY next, the 37th instant, that being GOOD FRIDAY, this Office will be CLOSED to the transaction of ail Pabile Business, but Work at the Opium Hulk and Stations will proceed as usual.

J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon & District. Custom House, Kowloon, 20th March, 1891,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. HONGKONG DERBY, 1893,

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THE WEIGHTS for the above RACE will be weight for inches, not rost, solb. as kasetofore; sont pas

E. H. GORE-BOOTH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 17th March, 1891,

NOTICE

a large variety of DRESS SUITING from $30 upwards. TWEEDS for SUITS, BREECHES and LEGGINGS.

EVENING DRESS SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, GLOVES, SILK, LISLE THREAD and CASHMERE, SOCKS, PATENT LEATHER PUMPS and SHOES, &c. &c., &c.

Hongkong, 9th January, 1891.

ROBERT LANG & Co. [136

A

CRUICKSHANK & CO, LD.,

FAMILY AND dispensinG CHEMISTS,

AND

Commission Agents.

above Company will be held at the Regis NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA

Road, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 31st March, ORDINARY MEETING of the tered Office of the Company, No. 9. Queen's 1891, at 415 of the clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, passing resolutions to alter the Articles of Association by striking out paragraph 2 of Article

6, and paragraphs of Article 13, and to authorize the Directors to increase the Capital of the Company by the issue of 60.000 New Shares of $1 each. Further, to authorize the Company to further increase its Capital from time to time to such amount as may be deemed expedient. A Resolution will also be proposed authorizing the Directors to abandon or otherwise dispose of the Sungle Dr of the Bound roperty.

By Order of Board,

A O'D, GOURDIN,· Secretary, Hongkong, 17th March, 1ßor.

NOTICE. THE STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY,

LIMITED.

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THE Fourth Ordinary Half-yearly MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS Ill be held at the Company's Office No. 9, Prays Central,. on TUESDAY, the 31st March, 1891, at 4 pm. LWAYS in stock our usual well-known Brand's of WINES and SPIRITS, &c. will be CLOSED from the 23rd to 31st March, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company "SPECIALLY BLENDED LIQUEUR WHISKY."

both days Inclusive. By Order,

A. G. GORDON & Co, Ltd,

Managers. Hongkong, 20th March, 18gr."

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·STOCKBROKERS' ASSOCIATION OF

PURE PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS, SCHERING'S CELLOIDIN

In a Gelatinous form, is not dangerous and is lacxplosive, dissolves quite bright, without any sediment, in Ether, and Alcohol, and gives a much more uniform resalt than ordinary Gan Cotton. Our remaining stock of CHRISTMAS SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, SHORT BREAD, &c. we are selling off at reduced prices. Hongkong. 31st January, 1890.

W. BREWER

HAS JUST RECEIVED GREAT variety of excellent Tennis Shoes (443 A Solith ordinary Canvas tops

of an experienced PHOTOGRAPHER, THE Undersigned has secured the services and undertakes to produce First Class Photo graphs and the enlargement of Photos, Ex.

Cabinets (enamelled)$5 a dozen. Cartes de Vishem

2 PUN WOO, PHOTOGRAPHER, BS, Queen's Road Central (Top Floor of Toen Bing, Bookbinder), hong/ 17th FebruESY, 18974

Also

also Buckskin and Russian Leather: Gent's Russian Leather Shoes and Hools In

all the newest styles. .

A large quantity of Art Studies for framing Ideal Heads," Panel Pictures, Land scapes, &

Handsome Birthday Cards in boxes. Water Colour Boxes fitted, in great variety. New stock of Oil Colours,

Hồngkong, 18th March, 1891/

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Lancaster's Photo Cameras †, and full plate. NEW BOOKS

A Plea for Liberty, by Herbert Spencer, Building and Machine Draugthms.... Prospector's Handbook.

Hints to Travellem, by Geographical Socy, Auston'a Metallurgy.

Cole's Practical Geology,

Clod's Histy of Creations Pitman's Shorthand Books

W. BREWER: UNDER HONGKONG"

HONGKONG.

TN contracts for SHARES of the Bank of Chlor, Japan, and the Straits (late, Trust and Loan Company of Chlas, Japan and the Strate) maturing on 25th fast.

!

For the convenience of the concerned the Commitice of the above Association have appolated SATURDAY, the 4th proximo, as Special Settling Day for the NEW ISSUE.

W. H. YOUNG, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 20th March, 1891.--(457!

TO BOARDERS,

MIRST-CLASS BOARD; permanent boarders- Par proferred.com Ehiz 1000. Apply to

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MRS. CARROLL, V *** No. 7, Caine Road, Hongkong, 14th March, 1890/

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For further information as to Passage and

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agente. Hongkong, 23 March, rBox.

1416

STEAM TO KORE AND YOKOHAMA. Calling at NAGASAKT if sufficient inducement

offers.

THE P. & 0. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

"THIBET,"

Captain W. L. Brown, will leave for the above pinces on or about FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at Daylight

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

Hongkong, 10th March, 1891.

LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

THE Company's Stearnship

"TSINAN,"

W. Allison, Commander, will be despatched as. above on SATURDAY. the 28th Inst, at a p.m.

The attention of Passengers la directed to the, Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First Class Saloon and Cabins are situated for- ward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers Are Berthed in the Pop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A duly quailfed Surgeon is carriol,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong 21st March. 11.

UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

FOR VICTORIA, B. C, AND PORTLAND OREGON, VIA KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

HE Steamship

TH

"TAICHIOW," above on MONDAY, the 30th March, at Noon, Captain Unsworth, will be despatched as

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents.. Hongkong, 21st March, 1890.

[458 FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE Steamship.

THE

"HARROW,” Captain Brooker, will be despatched as above on or about the 2nd April. For Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Cα,

Agents. Hongkong, 20th March, 1891.

SAILING VESSELS,

HESTER FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 L L L American Ship-

"IMPERIAL," Crosby Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

..

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, 5104 January, 189fe