No. 2913
Banks.
SEA
The Hongkong Telegraph
THE NEW ORIENTAL ́BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED."
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
PAID-UP CAPITAL: ...........................
LONDON:""
3,00,000. $80,000.
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT BILLS.
ENDERS for SPÉCIE :-MEXICAN
weighing 7.1.7 in Exchange for Sterling Bills
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1891.
Intimations.
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
(From 7. Broadwood &* Sois and Collard &» Collard). THE PIANO, ORGAN AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, UNGDOM.
and at London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama.
West End Office); Cockapur Street. drawn at 10 days sight on the Lords Commis. PIANOS SPECIALLY MADE FOR THIS CLIMATE AND GUARANTEED
BRANCHE IN INDIA: CHINA, JAPAN AND TEE COLOMIRA,
TRE RANK realver MONEY ON Darosty, Burs and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, (SSUES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards Buzz for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agenc- Business generally, on terms to be had
application.
enver ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS: Fixed for 11 months, $ per Cent, per Annum';
6
15
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
s per Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balanco.
E W. RUTTER, Manager.
Insurances.
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
TANDARD LIFE
STA
01}
OFFICE
-HALF A MILLION STERLING per annum is being paid in Death daims year by year,
2. THE FUNDS IN HAND amount to up- wards of Seven Million pounds Sterling and have increased so per cent, la the last 15 years,
-THE LIVES who die are annually replaced
· by more than double the number of new 'carefully selected lives.
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents, Hongkong.
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
THE
NEW ZEALAND.
HE Undersigned are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES 41 favourable terms.
Current rates and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
GEORGE R. STEVENS & Co., Agents.
No. 2, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 31st March, 1891.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN
LONDON,
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HE Undersigned having been appointed
stoners of Her Majesty's Treasury, London, will be received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, until 1x AM, "on" MONDAY, the roth inst.
The Tenders to state the total amount required (n Pounds Sterling), and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no Bils 'will' be famed for soms less than £100.
The Tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, and endorsed "Tendars for Government BUIL”.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR HIRE. TUNING-REPAIRS.
Instruments made equal to new. Large experience, all Machinery, trained men and Work guaranteed OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN, EXCHANGE. 16 YEARS extensive experience in China, and the only firm of trained and practical people devoting themselves entirely to the Music and Musical Instrument Trade."
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Monsignees.
THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
DETAANOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE Company's Steamshlo
TH
"KEEMUN "
having arrived from the above Port, Constimees 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, Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained,
have left the Gorlowns, and at 'claims must be No claims will be admitted after the Good sent in to the Office of the Undersignal before Soon, on the 8th Inst., or they will not be recognized,
|
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
VSUO STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED;
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"HAIPHONG,"
Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 17th tautant, ne Noon, instead of ds previously advertised, kart
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th August. 189f.
Στους NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO
UNITED COMPANIES),^^
FOR
The right to accept or reject any or all of the CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED, brokeri, chafed, and damaged goods are to SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY,
Tenders is reserved.
C. H. CHAUNCY, Colonel,
Chief Paymaster, China.
Her Majesty's Treasury Office,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, 7th August, 1891,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS-TORACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS,
GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION: AGENTS.
"CIENTIFIC - BOOKS ;~NAUTICAL, ENGINEERING, and ELECTRICAL.
SMOKERS' REQUISITES in great variety,
(1083 SCIENTIFITTINGA select, but inexpensive Stock.
NAVAL CONTRACT-1891-93. EALED. TENDERS, in duplicate, will be received by the NAVAL STORIKESPER, unil to a.m., on MONDAY, the 17th instant, for the SUPPLY of TEA for the use of H.M. Navy for One Year ending 31st August, 1892.
Printed Forms of Tenders and further particu. lars can be obtained at the Naval Storekeeper's Office.
The right to reject the lowest-or any Tender, is reserved.
Hongkong Victualling Yard, 6th August, 1891.
A
WANTED.
R E PO
FOR THE
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R TER
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. Apply, by Letter only, to
THE EDITOR. Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
BOARD AND LODGING. SOMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
with Beard,
Apply to
Mr. MATHER,
2, Pedder's HI,
11007
Hongkong, 20th July, 1801
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTUR- ING COMPANY, LIMITED,
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
Agents for the above Company, are pre- ANMEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Will
pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE, and LIFE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Coụ Hongkong, rat July, 1839.
NOTICE.
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THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
L.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED,000,000, The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISES at Current Rates on Goods. &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of Its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE. No. 1 QUEEN'S ROAD WEET, Hongkang, 1st February, 1881.
GENERAL NOTICE,
be held at the Company's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 17th day of
| August, 1891, at 11 o'clock am, when the special Resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting held to-day will be submitted for confirmation.
SHEWAN & Co. Temporary General Managers. Hongkong, 1st August, r8o1.
[1070 THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
AMEETING OF PHAREHOLDERS Will
be held at the Company's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY the 17th day of August, 1891, at 11.75 o'clock aan, when the Special Resolutions which were passed at the (116 Extraordinary General Meeting held to-day will
be submitted for confirmation.
SHEWAN & Co., Temporary General Managers. [1071
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED,)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000; 1
EQUAL TO
RESERVE FUND
LEE SINO, Esq.
$833-333-93 $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LAU TEO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER.—RO AMEI,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1891.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
TOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary
NOTICE TING of the SHARE LO YEUX MOON, Esq. HOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at T
the City Hall, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 22nd day of August current, at 12 o'clock. Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager. Hanghone, 30th July, 1991.
Tro54 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
MARINY RISKS on GOODS, &c, uker Accounts to 30th June, 1801.
world.
CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, § & §, PRAYA WEST. Hángkang, 19th Tiecember, 1ƐRE.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
fiato
SHALL continue to carry on business at Takow and Taiwanfoo (Formosa) a MERCHANT and General COMMISSION AGENT/
D. MONCRIEFF WRIGHT. Talwanfoo. 5th July, 1891.
NOTICE
مووا
THE Undersigned bave been appointed 501
AGENTS for Hongkong and China for the KINNEY, BROS, New York branch of the American Tobacco (Trust) Company's well-
TOTICE I« hereby given that the REGIS.
NOT
AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND and ÇANADIAN DAIRY PRODUCE.
CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD. 18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
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Hongkonu, 28th July, 1891.
W. POWELL & CO.
JUST RECEIVED ·
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
.or
GENTLEMEN'S TROPICAL FELT HATS
(CORK LINED
IN BLACK, AND OTHER COLOURS.
Hongkong. 8th August, 189x
W. POWELL & CO.
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ROBERT LANG & CO.
NE WHAT S.
BLACK, GREY AND BROWN FELTS
SINGLE TERAI HATS
STRA W Hongkong, 5th June, 1801..
(ALL SHADES).
AND PITH H. A T S.
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CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
AND
Commission Agents
2
REFRESHING AND COOLING DRINKS FOR THE HOT WEATHER.
PURE FRUIT JUICES.
Lemon, Raspberry, Strawberry, Apple and Pear, &c., &c, Rose's Raspberry Vinegar, Montserrat Llose Jutes, and Lime juice, Cordial.'
GRANULÁR RASPBERRY CITRATE.
(Victoria Effervescing Saline-Tha universal Blood Purifer).
All requisite Medicines for the "DOG, Mange Lotion, Worm Powders, Carbolic Soap, &c. &c JAPAN VEILCHEN PERFUMES AND SOAP, ORIZA PERFUMES SOLID. Hongkong, z6th May, 1891.
ZSTD. 1864.
Exy
BULLOCH, LADE & CO.S SCOTCH WHISKIES.
"VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND"
*RARE OLD BLEND" (choice old Highland).
"EXTRA SPECIAL" (fines! Liqueur Whisky).
SOLE CONSIGNEES IN CHINA AND JAPAN. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
Hongkong-18, Queen's Road,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
TERS of SHARES of the Corporation, REMINGTON STANDARD TYPE WRITERS No. 5..
will be CLOSED from Saturday, the 8th, to Saturday, the 22nd day of August current, (both days loclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Reglatered..
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 30th July, 1891...
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. known brands of "SWEET CAPORALSHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Half-yearly MEETING Ɖof "STRAIGHT CUT," "FULL DRESS," & &c, CIGARETTES and TOBACCOS.
Offices of the Company, No.14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 24th August, at Three p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the goth June, 1801,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca Hongkong, 17th July, 1801.
998
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to 24th of August,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MR. A. B. MCKEAN is authorized to ge both days Inclusive.
...all documents and 'exercius all Powers necessary for the conduct of the Business of the
· Bank,'as ACTING CHIKY MANÁŐEK.
CHAU TỪNG SHANG 3
WILLIAM WOTTON,
CHAN KIT SHAN,
D. GILLIES.
KWAN OF CHUN.
Hongkong, 24th July, 1891.
W
Directors.
MARTEN,
ARTISTIC DECORATOR, # DUDDEI PASTREET,
Hongkong, 4th August, 1897
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
"Troys
HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING SUNDRIES -
RECHAUD SPIRIT STOVES for the NURSERY.
RECHAUD SPIRIT STOVES for TRAVELLERS. SILVERPLATED TABLE PEPPER MILLS.
JINRICKSHA and CARRIAGE LAMPS,
[16.
The NEW "AQUARIUM" WASHSTAND SETS,
SWIMMING BELTS.
· REGULATION MILITARY RAIN COATS.
'SMITH'S GLASGOW TOBACCOS.
Hongkong, 8th July, 1841.
LANE CRAWFORD&C°
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be, left. In the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 7th Instant, at a p.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected; and any Goods remaining in the Godawas, after the 8th Inst. will be subject, to rent,
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice
to the contrary" be given"before; u devede Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
· ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents. ...moling 3rd.Angus, Rot Tro73
Co. be Let.
TO BE LET.
E Premises now in our occupation, known AS #CONNAUGHT HOUSE". "In Queen's Road Central,
Possession from 1st July next. For further particulars, apply to THE MARINBURK FURNITURE Co., Ln. Hongkong, 5th June, Rot.
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THE 'KOWLOON LANT) AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED;
TO LET.
AT KOWLOON,
A FEW HOUSES in KNUTSFORD, TER
RACE containing Rooms each and Rath-reams. Tennis Courts. Healthy situation. Cheap Rent,
Apply to THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
& AGENCY Co., Ltd.** Hongkong, 6th August, 1891.
No
TO BE LET.
[1080
10. 3. RICHMOND TERRACE, 5 Rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Yard, mid 'Coolfè
quarters. Cemented.
A GODOWN, Wild Dell Buliding, Wanchal Rond, opposite Bakery.
! For further particulars, Apoly to
THE SECRETARY,
having connexion with Company's Mali Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN), and GENOA; áll MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS, up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD. HE Company's Steamship
" BISAGNO," Leopoldo Baccerint, Master, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 11th inst., at NOON, At Bombay the Steamers are discharging in Victoria Dock
THE
For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
(1074 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
THE Company's Steamship
“CHINGTU,"
A Hunt, Commander, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 15th inst.
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 canled
For Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
·Agenta. Hongkong, 7th August, tЯo1.
[1034
SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS."
FOR HAVRE LONDON, HAMBURG,
AND ANTWERP. HE Steamship
THE
FRADNORSHIPE,"
Humphreys Estate & Finance Co., Ltd. Captain Davies, will be despatched at aboye...
TO BE LET,
FOUSES at Mountain View.near Plunkett's
HOUSE Hill District, consisting of er 6
large dwelling rooms with every convenience These houses overlook both sides of the island and are cool, comfortable and healthy.
Apply to
JOHN A. JUPP,
Secretary,
The Austin Arus Hotel, and
Building Company, Ltd, 3840 Queen's Road Central,>
Hongkong, 24th July, 1801.
NOTICE.
TO LET.
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"THE PREMISES No. 9, Praya Central, lately i occupied by Messrs. RUSSELL & Co. The whole by flats, or single rooms, suitable for Offices and Dwelling,
Apply to
E. D. SASSOON & Co. - Hongkong, zoth June 1801.
(801 TO LET.
•HOP in Pedder's Street, prosently occupied
by Mr. HAHN.
Also
4 ROOMS on First Floor, Sultable for offices.
Apply to
CRUICKSHANK & Co., LTD. Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.""
TO LET.
No. 29. MOSQUE JUNCTION.
Apply to
on or about the 20th inst.
For Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, th Auguti, 1801.
F956 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, HODEIDAH, MASSAWAH, SUAKIM, JEDDA, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE AND FIUME. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SKA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).
"HE Company's Steamship
THE
"PANDORA,"
Captain G. Messel, will be despatched 'as above on FRIDAY, the 31st fast, at NOON.
Cargo will not be received on board after 3 F.M. prior to date of sailing.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Cổ
Agents.
Hongkong, 6th August, 1891.
[1078
THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON,
*HE Company's Steamship
1935 TH
W.PETERSON, German Tavoro."
Hongkong, 23rd July, 1891.'
TO LET With Immediate Possession.
Froza
No 17, PRAYA CENTRAL FFICES-zbove Messis. Douglas, Lapralk
& Co's Premises.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
& AGENCY Co., Lda 2- Hongkong, 16th December, 1890.
"KINTUCK,"
W. S. Thomson, Commander, will be despatched
as above on or about the 22nd fast.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Agents.
Hongkong, 7th August, 1891.
[1082
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
T
"MACDUFF,"
Captain Porter, will be despatched for the above port on the 28th Instant,
For Freight apply to
F49
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 6th August, 1501..
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KELLY & WALSH, LD. THE FIRST FLOOR of NIS PRAYA
BOOKS FOR THE STUDY OF CHINESE. English and Cantonese Dictionary, Sixth Ed., by John Chalmers, L.LD.-Jast Pablished...
...$.3.00
*** 11.75 15.00
Dr. Eltel's Cantonese Dictionary-4 parts
with supplement i Dr, Williams' Syllabic, Dictionary...
WORKS BY J. DYER BALLA Cantonese madó easy. A book of alimple sentences in the Cantonese Dialect, with free and literal translations and directions for the rendering of English Grammatical Forms into Chinese. How to speak Cantonese ... How to write the Radicals GENERAL How to write Chineso
"THE HONGKONG CLUB.“
N ··· EXTRAORDINARY
A MEETING will be held on THURSDAY,
Giles' Dictionary of Colloquial Idioms in
the Mandaria Dialect... 20 3,00 Dr. Chalmers on the Structure of Chinese
Characterspe
4.00 RECENT AND STANDARD BOOKS
ON. CHINA. Chinese Characteristics, by A. H. Smith... New China and Old "personal recollec
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tions and p
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Three Years in Western China, a Narra: V
TO LET, _WITH_ IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
No. 18, CENTRAL, splendidly suited for SIPPING Crvices, having a commanding low over the patire Harbour," Rent $50;per month. «
Apply to the Manager,
CARMICHAEL & Co., LIMITED, album on, 18, Praya Central, RA
Hauskang, soth July, 1901.
TO LET.
DRODDBAHAR LODGE, THE PEAKA
R. B. LOT NO. 59.
11056
HIS desirable residence with Gas Jaid, on
to be Let Furnished or Unfamlähed.
tive of throa journeys; in Sell-chuẩn, W44 Pins Kurl-chow and Yunnar, by Alex Hode 5.50 3.00 John Kenneth MacKenzie, Medical Missnerti 3.00sionary in China, by Mrs. Buyson ... 2.50 und Apply to be 2.00 Up the Fangtse, by E. Hi Parker ;,,ALSO **** 75 Chinese Account of the Opium War, by 79
E. H. Parker.
"
200 **
***
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Vocabulary The San Wit Dialect Tan Tong
***
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...
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42
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the zith August, at 4.30 p.m., for the purpose of An English and Cantonese confirming the resolution passed at the Meeting on July 3ïst/wiz. "That the Committee be authorised to carry out the alterations in accordance with the plans and Estimates before the Mosting."-
By order of the Committee,
ED. JNO, FOARDS, Acting Recretary
· Hongkong, Yst August: 1831]
75 China's Intercourse with Europe, by EH
50
Parker
75
HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY Co., Ltd, Hongkong, izth, Mavi Bof.
BERTO LET,P. With Immediate Possession.
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COME!
50 Lays of Var Cuthay a collection
Original Poems by Tung-chia Illas- trated by H.H... J., PL, HR English and Chinese Cookery Book, con
talning 260 Receipts in English, and Chinese, by Ji Dyer Ball incep z'nan 10, 15,00 11, M. Customs Returns of Trade 1890 · 100
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Dialecs, edited by Dr. Ken
Wade's Ti Erb Cht. Colloquial Sericu,
040
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SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L- 1. I. British Bark AM CALBURGA,”- Douglas, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch."
For Freight, apply to ・・
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 19th June, 1801
'+
1772
FOR SALE I BEST STEAM COAL HE Undersigned, having been appointed THE
Agents, for the sale of the WAN AN (Formosa) STEAM COAL, are prepared to supply the same in any quantities to suit buyers at VERY REASONABLE RATES,
OSPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO LARGE
BYON CONSUMERS. "kattanti For Particulars, apply to zortundaiyanA TUCK YUE & CANO
No. 33, Prays Central, Hongkong, 6th June/ 189171 dili sám.
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