1891-03-26 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

No. 2803.

Banks.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL.-£2,000,0XI. PAID-UP CAPITAL £ 580,

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

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN

LONDON:

AND. THE COLONIES,"';

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT,

Buys and Sells BILLS or EXCHANGE,; JKSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards. BILLS for: COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and, Agency Business generally, on terms to be had)] : on application.

INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:

Fixed for 12 months,'s per Cent. per Annum,

6 311

1

11

10

+ 31.

ON, CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS:

a per Cent, per Annum on the Dally. Balance..

E. W. RUTTER, -

Manager. [10 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, *

Entimations..

BANK HOLIDAYS.

IN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875

the

Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the. Transaction Public Buel- pess TOMORROW (GOOD FRIDAY), the 27th Fast, and on MONDAY (EASTER MONDAY), the 30th ingt.

For the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA,

JOHN THORBURN,

Manager, Hongkong. For the CHARTERED 'BANK or INDIA,

AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,

T. H. WHITEHEAD, Manager, Hongkong.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

F. DE POVIS, Acting Chief Manager: For the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

LIMITED,

E. W. RUTTER,

Manager. NATIONAL D'ESCOMPTE

1. GLENÁT,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1891.

For the COMPTOIR

DE PARIS,

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,

NO. 38.

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PAID-UP CAPITAL........ #9.196.677 07 ON FRIDAY nixi, the 27th instant, that being GOOD FRIDAY, this Office will RESERVE FUND............... 6,806.196 3he CLOSED to the transaction of all Public RESERVE LIABILITY · OFI

9,296,677.07 Business, but Work at the Opium Hulk and PROPRIETORS

Stations will proceed as usual,

COURT, OF DIRECTORI :—— CHAIRMAN-J. S. Moses, Ezq, DEPUTY CHAIRMANS. C. MICHAELSEN, Esqa H.LDALRYMPLE,Esq. | Hon. J. J. Keswick. T. E. DAVIES, Esq.A MCCONACHIR, Esq., W. H. FORNES, Esq. L. PORINECKER, Esq. CJ. HOLLIDAY, Esq. D. R. Sassoon, Esq. H. HOPPTUS, Esq.

ACTING CHter MANAGER. HONGKONG-F. de BOVIS, Esq.

MANAGER.

SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Eq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.

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

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NAVAL CONTRACTS, 1891-92..

EALED TENDERS, in duplicate, will be until

TO Am. 65 MONDAY, the 30th March, from persons desirous of supplylog PROVISIONS, MEDICAL COMFORTS, and SHIPS' CHAN. DLERY to H.M. Naval Hospital for the year 1891-92

Printed Forms of Tender and further particu. OtherARENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT the lart, can be obtainedder and further particu

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

CURRENT

ially 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, Australle

America, China and Japan.

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F. DI BOVIS, #Acting Chief Manager Hongkong, 28th February, 1891.

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! $zço at one time will not be received. No. Depositor may deposit, more than. $3,500; In any one year.

1-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,

baying $100 or more, af theis credit may at

Hospital.

is reserved.

The right to reject the lowest or any Tender

ALEXANDER TURNBULL, Deputy Inspector-General, Royal Naval Hospital, Hongkong, Hongkong, asth March, 1801,

1486 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICINAL CALL of £10.19.5 Sterling per Share on the 20,020 Shares, NEW ISSUE. of this Corporation will fall due on the gist March current in London, Calcutta, Bombay, Shanghai and Hongkong.

is hereby givea that the FOURTH

Registered Shareholders are requested to pay at the respective Offices the above Call or its equivalent in the currency of the above men tloned places, sending at same time the Provi. sional Certificates to be endorsed.

The rate of Exchange for the FOURTH CALL fixed in Hongkong at 3/1 per $ or $67.10 Per Share,

Interest at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum will be charged on overdue Calls.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

F. DE BOVIS, Acting Chief Manager, Hongkong, 25th March, 1891.

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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. -

HONGKONG DERBY, 1891.

their option transfer the same to the HONG--THE WEIGHTS for the above 'RACE will

KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING THE be weight for inches, not rost. xolb; as

CORPORATION on fixed deport for 1 heretofore

months at 5 per cent. per annum interest.

-INTEREST at the rate of 31 1/2 per

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1891.

COLONIAL

HOUSE,

Entin: ations.

HONGKONG rading Company

LIMITED &

4, QUEEN'S

ROAD.

COMPLETE HOUSE

FURNISHERS.

Hongkong, 20th March, 1891,

"UPHOLSTERERS, POLISHERS,

BEDDING MANUFACTURERS, &c.

ESTIMATES SUBMITTED.

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ROBERT LANG & CO.,

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

UR Stock of Sersonable Goods la 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, 9th January, 1891.

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CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

AND

FAMILY. AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

Commission Agents.

ALWAYS in stock our usual well-knowa Brand's of WINES and SPIRITS, &c.

1

"SPECIALLY BLENDED LIQUEUR WHISKY,"

PURE PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS SCHERING'S CELLOIDIN

In a Gelatinous form, is not dangerous and is inexplosive, dissolves quite bright, without any sediment, in Ether, and Alcohol, and gives a much more uniform result than ordinary Gun Cetion.

Our remaining stock of CHRISTMAS SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, SHORT BREAD, &c. we are selling off at reduced prices. Hangkong, 31st January, 1890

W. BREWER

HAS JUST RECEIVED

GREAT variety of excellent Tennis Shoes

A

Solid Soles with ordinary Canvas tops.

Also

Gent's Russian Leather Shoes and Boots in'

also Buckskin and Russian Leather.

all the newest styles.

A large quantity of Art Studies for framing. "Ideal_Heads," Panel Pictures, Land-

·scapes, &c.

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

Hongkong, 18th March, 1891.

ESTD, 1864.

E. H. GORE-BOOTH,

Clerk of the Course.

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annam will be allowed to Depositors on Hongkong, 17th March, 1891. their daily balances,

EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied grat|SIEN with a PAST-BOOx, which must be presented!!

with exch

payment or withdrawal

Depositors must not make any entries them. velves in their Pass-300x8, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year?? about the beginning of Janasry,-and beginning of Talv. 6-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Businese of the Bank, if marked' ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Fast Offices in Hongkong and China, --WITHDRAWALS maybe made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of PASS-BOOK) · are DECESSARY.

TO THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

F. DE BOVIS,

Acting Chief Manageri

· Hongkong, ret January; x89%,!,{

THE HONGKONG LAND, INVESTMENT AND: AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED..

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ***..................$5,200,000) FAID UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

די.

2,400,000) 1,350,000

¦ BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Hon. J. J. KESWICK, };

TING

SURGEON DENTIST.

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.

TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation free, Hongkong, 18h March 1gr.

DENTISTRY.

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

MODERATE FEES.

AND

RWONG M

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Lancaster's Photo Cameras †, and full plate.

* NEW BOOKS.

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

Hints to Travellers, by Geographical Socy. Austen's Metallurgy.

Cole's Practical Geology.

Clod's Histy of Creation, Pitman's Shorthand Books.

W: BREWER,: UNDER HONGKONG

HOTEL.

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APOLLINARIS.

"THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."

"When abroad, by far the best beverage to take is 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,

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SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG, & CHINA.

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W. POWELL & CO.

TAI FONG LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING REQUISITES,

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

RUG and TRUNK STRAPS,

Surgeon Dentist, Ristant to Dr. DOGERS),

(Formerly articled Apprentice, and latterly

HAS REMOVED

OL.

**THE MARINE HOUSE,

QUEEN'S ROAD,

(next to the Telegraph Companies). CONSULTATION FREE, Hongkong, 7th March, 1891-

F395

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1891

PIANOS

NOTICE. STATUTÓRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SANDAZAN,

Chairman, Managing Directors IN ITS PROBATE JURISDICTION,

·Hon. C. P. CHATER,

Vice-Chairman}

LEE SING, Esq.

B. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq

J. S. MOSES, Esq,

G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

•POON FONG, Ex..

D. B. SASSOÓN, Esq.

BANKERS

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI: BANKING CORPORATION.

MONEY advanced on Mortgags, on Land

and Buildings.

In the Will and Estate of CHARLES WALTER FLINT, of Sandakan, Deceased.

Nb haring any claims JOTICE is hereby given that all Creditore

against the Estaje of CHARLES WALTER FLINT, deceased; ate of S

f Sandakan, Merchant Probate of whose Will has been granted by the High Court of Sandakan, to H. B. DUNLOP of Sandakan, Executor appointed by the Wi the said 'deceased, are hereby required to send in particulars of such claims to the said i undere

on or before the Thirty-first day of

Ober, slot. And Notice is hereby given that

after such date the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said decoased among the parties entitled thereto having regard only

2. Properties purchased and sold, an

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

FOR

SALE,

W. POWELL & CO.

A. HAHN,

PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER,

MLEATHER GOODS,

STATIONERY,

'USICAL INSTRUMENTS,

FANCY

TOYS, SUC

&c.

Hongkong, rath January, 1891.

Intimations.

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

“HE Eighth Ordinary General MEETING

TSHAREHOLDERS will be held at the

Office of the Company, Praya Central, en TUESDAY, the 31st March, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, declaring a Dividend, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 15th to 30th instant, both days inclusive.

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers.

Hongkong, 23th March, 1891.

NOTICE.

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MONDAY, the nih instant, being a Bank Holiday, the ahore Meeling is POST: FONED TUESDAY, the gist instant, af the

sime hour,

RUSSELL & Cn.,

General Managers.

488

Hinotra 20th Much 1801

THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE Fifth Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING

of STAREHOLDERS t the abov Comoney will be held at the Company's Office, „No. 9 Queen's Road, on TUESDAY, the 355 March, 1891. at 4 o'clock p.m.. for the purpak of receiving the Report of the Directors, together

tember, 1890.

with a Statement of Accrunts to the 30th Sep: The TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to joth instan', both day inclusive.

A, O'D. GOURDIN, Secretary. Hongkong, 16th March, 1891.

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THE PUNJOM AND 'SUNGHIE 'DUA

SAMANTAN, MINING COMPANY, -

LIMITED..

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOV, TAIWANFOO AND TAKOW, „Companyʼn Steamship .

THE

"HAIPHONG,!". Captals Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 27th fastant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 25th March, 1891.

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THE CHINA AND MANILA 'STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR MANILA (DIRECT). HE Company's Steamship

THE

"DIAMANTE,"

Captain G. Tayler, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 27th instant, at 4 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co,'

General Managers. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1891.

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR MANILA (DIRECT).

THE Steamship

"DECIMA," Captain Christensen, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the '27th instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers. 1480

Hongkong, 13rd March, 18pt.

STEAM TO KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. Calling at NAGASAKI # sufficient inducement offers.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent." ́

Hongkong, zoth March, 1891."

NOTICE 14 hereby given that an EXTRA-

ORDINARY MEETING of theTHE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship above Company will be held at the Regis

"THIBET," tered Office of the Company. No. q. Queen's Captain W. L. Brown, will leave for the above Road, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 31st March.

pinces on or about FRIDAY, the 27th last., at 18gt, at 4 of the clock in the afternoon, for Daylight, the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, passing resolutions to alter the Articles of Association by striking out paragraph 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 the to such amount as may be deemed expedient. Á Resolution will also be proposed authorizing the Directors to abandon or otherwise dispose of the Sunghie Dua Samantan property.

By Order of the Board,

A OD. GOURDIN,

Secretary, Hongkong, 17th March, 1801.

NOTICE.

THE STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY,

LIMITED.

THE

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HE Fourth Ordinary Hall-vearly MEET.

ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held. at the Company's Office No. 9, Praya Central, on TUESDAY, the 31st March, 1891, at 4 p.m. The TRANSFER BOOKS, of the Company will be CLOSED from the 23rd to 31st March, both days inclusivė.

By Order,

A. G. GORDON & Co., Ltd,

Managers. Hongkong, 20th March, 1891.

1460

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FÖR THE YEAR 1890.

“ONTRIBUTORS to the above Office are requested to furnish the Undersigned with

a List of their Contributions for the year ending 11st December, 18go, in order that the Distribu- Hon 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 of Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents," Canton Insurance Office, Limited. Hongkong, zad March, 1891.

€372

STOCKBROKERS' ASSOCIATION OF

HONGKONG,

IN TN re contracts for SHARES of the Bank of China, Japan and the Strafta (late Trust

and Loan Company of Chica, Japan and the Stralta) maturing on'zgth inst.

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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR PORT DARWIN. QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. THE Company's Steamship

“TSINAN,” W. Allison, Commander, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 29th inst., at 9am.

The attention of Passengers is 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 Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, 26th March, 1891,

NIPPON YUSEN RAISHA.

FOR KODE AND YOKOHAMA,

THE Company's Steamship

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"MIIKE MARU," Captain J. B. Macmillan, will be despatched for the above. Port on SUNDAY, the agth Inst., at Q A.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co

Agents. Hongkong, 26th March, 1891.

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UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANÝ OF 'BRITISH COLUMBIA.

FOR VICTORIA, B. C., AND FORTLAND OREGON, VIA KOBE & YOKOHAMA. THE Steamship.

ΤΗΣ

"TAICHIOW,"

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

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 21st March, 1890,

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

ד.

For the convenience of the concerned theTHE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship Committee of the abové 'Association have

* VENETIA," appointed SATURDAY, the 4th-proximo, a4-a

Captain T. F. Creery, will leave for the shove Special Settling Day for the NEW ISSUE.

places on WEDNESDAY, the 1st April, at W. H YOUNG,

Коом. Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, zoth March, 1891.

E. L WOODIN, [457

Superintendent. TO BOARDERS.

||IRST-CLASS BOARD; permanent boarders

preferced

Apply to

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ON

PIANOS

HIRE,

MRS. CARROLL,

No. 7, Caine Road. Hongkong, 14th March, 1890,

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WANTED.

LADIES' ROBES and JERSEYS,

STOCKINGS, CHILDREN'S DRESSES

HATS and CAPS, SHOES,

A CLERK, with a good knowledge of BOOK.

KILPING,

Apply with references to

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A. B. Cy c/o Hongkong Telegraph Office. ; Hongkong, zoth March, 1891.

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No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET.

HONGKONG RIFLE 'ASSOCIATION ! 9TH PRIZE MEETING.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO..

HAVE: FOR SALE

MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES,

the claims of which he shall then have had LOADING & CLEANING SETS, FITTED CASES of PAINTS & REQUISITES, FRONT

*motide

Fall particulars can be obtained at the ComDated this First day of November, 189

· pany's Offices, No. 5; Quoa's Road Exstral -

AA SHELTOM HOOPER?

Becretary A

Victoria Boldings? Rea

BACK SIGHT PROTECTORS, POCKET CLEANERS in CASES, VERNIERS, VENTOMETERS, BARREL BRUSHES, ORTHOPTICS, BARREL REFLECTORS, GUN OIL, CARTRIDGE BAGS, WIMBLEDON SCORING BOOKS, &co, la planta

WATERPROOF GROUND SHEETS, SHOOTING BOOTS,279279

LANE CRAWFORD&C®?

P. F. J. MARCUS,

Registrar A Receiver for the and Executor, b

High Court,

Paper Hongkong, 25th Marsh, 1893

الأن

JOHN AMBROSE 'CLARKE, Teacher of Officers and Engineers, No. 7, WINDHẨM STREÏT, Opposite Central Police Station.

“ANDIDATES. prepared for the MARINK-

BOARD EXAMINATIONA

Author of the "NEW NAVIGATION," And en “Arithmetic " før Engineers, $fpath Hongkong, 7th February, 1891.

T#46

W. S. MARTEN,

ARTISTIC DECORATOR,

QUDDELL STREET,

KONGKONG.

cong, 6th April, 1890;"

Hongkong, 25th March, 1891.

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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL..

HE Steamship

"HARROW," Captain Brodicer, will be despatched, as above on or about the and April, For Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co, ·

Agents

(1/2

Hongkong, zoth March, 18gt.

SAILING VESSELS,

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L.I.1. American Ship

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

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co Hongkong. 31st January, 1891.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

W of our FIRM At HANKOW,

JE have this day OPENED BRANCH

CARLOWITZ & Co Monghung, 19th March, 1891.