1892-08-02 — Page 1

No. 3210

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED..

Authorised Capital ......imoima......+£1,000,000

Intimations.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

Subscribed Capital....... 500,000 IN THE MATTER OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR-

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,

Court of Directors Soni

D. Gilles, Erq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

C. J. Hint, Esq,

| ChowTong Shang,Esq.

W. Wotton, Esq.

Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN

LONDON-

THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Esq.-Mesin Dent,

Falmer & Co.

Co.

JORN BUTTERY, Esq-Messrs. John Buttery & C. B. Stuart-Wortley, Esq., M.P., for Hallam. Gio. Munro, Manager.

BANKERS:-

The Alliance Bank (Limited.)

The Commercial Bank of Scotland, Yokohams-D. FRASER, Manager, Shanghal-C J. Galloway, Manager. Amoy-], ANDERSON, Manager,

“URRENT ACCOUNTS opened. Money received on Deposit. Drafts Issued, Bills purchased and collected. Advances made on Securities or goods in neatral Godowns. Usual Bank Agency business undertaken.".

Interest for 11 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.

.6

4 H 3.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

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For Rates of Interest for other periods apply to the Manager. -

Hongkong, 18th May, 1892.

Hasierances.

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THE STAN DARD.

ANCE ASSOCIATION, LIMITED AND REDUCED,

AND

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1892.

Intimations.

W. BREWER.

NEW Infantry Drill 1895.

Riding for Ladies, by Kerr,

The Apodidaą, by Bernard,

The Miner's Pocket Book, by Lock.

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDI- Camping Out-Macdonnel

NANCES, 1877 AND 1886,

NOTICE is hereby given that x PETITION

Art of Acting-Fitzgerald.

man's Real Japan.

Ayer's Social Telegraph Codes.

d. Duplex Telegraph' da,

Fractical Kennel Guide.

Dag Owner's Companies.

Chambers' Pictorial Astronomy.

Ne Medical Books.

Dangers of Modern Ruls of Road at Sea, by New French Books.

Colomb.

Hongkong, 14th July, 1892.

for Confirming Resolutions for REDUCING | Brasey's Naval Annual, 1892. the CAPITAL of the above Company, by repay- ing to the Shareholders $40 in respect of each Share of $100 on the footing that the same might be recalled was on the 10th May last, presented to the Acting Chief Justice of Hong- kong, and is now pending, and that the list of CREDITORS of the Company is to be made But for the 1st day of October, 17ga Dated the 18th day of July, 1892.

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WOTTON & DEACON, Solicitors for the Association.

PHILIP WILLIAMS, DECEASED,

Sweet Caporal and-Straight Cut Cigarettes.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI

PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament 22 and THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, kuated on the Band, facing the river, in this

33 Vict. C. 35 entitled "An Act to further

amend the Law of Property and to rellere centre of the Settlerpents, bas lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fited with Trustees." NOTICE 18 HEREBY given that all Creditors and other Persons having say Claims the latest modern improvements, Including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites against the Estate of PHILIP WILLIAMS, late and Single Roons, with hot and cold water laid on, Douche, SHOWER SPRAYS, CİC., and heated of Swatow in the Empire of China, Pilot, whe died on the 31st day of August, 1891, and of to a comfortable temperature during winter. whose Will probate was granted by Her Bri tannie Majesty's Court at Swatow aforesaid on the 16th day of November, 1891, to JOHN WEDGE WILLIAMS of Swatow aforesaid, engineer, and on the 19th day of December, 2801, to JOHN WARREN master of the British steamship Felching, the Executors named in the wald Will ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to send particulare of their Claims against the Estate of the sald decease to the maid Executors at the Office of their Solicitor CHARLES DOWDALL, situate at 41, Foochow Road, Shanghai, on or before the 19th day of August, 1892, or in

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR FRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.

A SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE OF 64 YEARS default thereof the said Executors may at the

STANDING, AND ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE OF THE PROVI

INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED DINT KINGDOM.

HE Standard has a long record of good Tervices to refer to fit is, in ally

Increasing, amount to £7,000,000 Stg the Premiums are moderate; and all modern festures Ammonsistent with anfety have been adopted.

DODWELL CARLILL & Co

Agents, Hongkong

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THE. SINGAPORE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED,

APPLICATIONS DA CAPT to

· PPLICATIONS for the post of SECRETART,

of the year, are Invited. A thorough practical knowledge of FIRE and MARINE Budinese la accontary.

Slogapore, 14th July, 1992,

expiration of that time proceed to pay over and distribute the assets of the said deceased to and regard only to the Claims of which the said amongst the parties entitled thereto having

Executors shall then have had notice and will not be liable for he assets or any part thereof so distributed to any Person of whose claim they

shall not have had notice at the time of paying over or distribution of the sald aserts." AND NOTICE is hereby also given that all Persons Indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to the said Execu tors at the office aforesaid,

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Dated this 7th day of June, 1892...

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

"STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 4 PER CENT. or $0.80 per Share, DECLARED

."

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THE

SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF

ΤΗΣ

NEW ZEALAND.

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HE Undersigned are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on favourable terms.

Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal

to that paid by the local Offices.

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co.,

Agents.

No, a, Queen's Road, Hongkong. Hongkong, and April, 1892.

NOTICE.

at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share

The Electile Lighting now partly fald on will be completed during this year, 1893. An' Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mail Steamers, N.8.-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"

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F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK OF

SALTER'S BLACK GUT TENNIS

BATS

OF A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY,

LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S

holders held this day, will be Payable at the TENNIS

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

on and after SATURDAY, the 30th fastant.

SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply

at the Office of the Company for WARRANTS.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

T. ARNOLD, Secretary.

Hongkong, 29th July, 1892,

1359 DUR

"T`BE MAN' ON INSURANCE COMPANY

THE

LIMITED,

f:

·CĂPITAL' SUNSL441) MERumor, men $1,000,000

You abore Company a prepared to accept Makine Rises at CURMENT Rates on GOODE,

'payablo at may of 11s Agracies.

NOTICE.

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URING my temporary absence from the Colony, Mr. T. COWEN.. who holds my POWER OF ATTORNEY, will act as Editor and Manager of the Hongkong Telegraph.

R. FRASER-SMITH,

Editor and Proprietor.

Hongkong, 3th July, 1897,

NOTICE.

Hongkong, 22nd July, 1892.

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

from the Executor of the late W. F. SHARP, to Sell by Pabile Auction (unless pre- viously disposed of privately), at the Office, French Fund, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 17th August, 1897, at 11 A... THE WELL-KNOWN IRON SCREW S. S. "ELLA," Classed AT (for river purposes only), now running on the Yangtzze between this and Hankow,;

Dimensions 197' x 26′ 6′′ x 19'. Helght between decks 16", Gross Register 784, under deck 680,' net-510

? She was bullt tá 1870, by J. SCOTT & SONS, Inverkeithing, and Engine by the same firm, Cylinders 20" and 36. Leretb of stroke 27" Bollers Multitabular. Canacity of Bunkers 75 tóna. Consumption of Feel per 24 hours 61 tons Japan coal.

tona,

She has a very good carrying capacity, viz. 1,230 tons measurement or 675 tons dead weight. exclusive of Bankers, and first-class accommoda. tion for to passengers, second-class too and third class aço..

ward,

ward.

Her average speed is 9.6 kunts per hour. Draught of water laden 13' aft and 10' for:

Draught of water light 9' 6" aft and 4 for

Lloyds' Surveyor reports in December last :— Bollers in good order and condition. The ship crank shaft fitted in November, 1891, when she was docked and painted in March last, new

was thoroughly overhauled.

According to her capacity she has remarkably smail consumption of coal.

TERMS OF SALL. The Steamer will be sold with all faults and errors of description, without any, allowance for any defects or deficiency whatever.

One half the purchase money is to be paid on the fall of the bammer, and the balance on comi

pletion of the transfer, to be made within four days (or sooner, If agreed by the seller and parcharer) falling which the first payment to be forfeited.

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The vertel to be at the risk of the parchaser as soon na knocked down. Should the purchaser fall to complete the purchase the steamer will be sold for his account either by Pablic or Private sale, and any deficiency will be claimed from him:

No one shall be allowed to retract his bid- ding

All bids to be made in Taals of Shanghat Sycée,

All

expenses of transfer to be borne by the purchaser.

The veel may be luspected on the snd, 3rd, fath to 15th August, “

For further particolare, apply to

WHEELOCK & Co., Auctioneers.

Shanghal, 18th July, 18ga.

For Sale......

OPPORTUNITY FOR HOUSE

FURNISHERS.

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SHOE SOWING to removal to the NEW PRE-

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

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A, B, C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 3z..

PROPRIETORS...................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

TN connection with our present Builness, wa NEERS, LAUNCH BUILDERS, COMMIS SION AGENTS, and VALUATORS from this offices, date.

GORDON & Co.

MISES opposite Meas. Cus. J. Gaupp

& Co, the Undersigned, who is a FURNITURE DEALER of 20 years' reputation in Hongkong, offer to Sell to the Pubile

ALL HIS STOCK-IN-TRADE

of best workmanship (approved by everyone who has used the snicles), consisting of FURNI TURE of every description made of best sea soned Teakwood, Iron and Brass Bedsteads with" Woven Spring Mattresses, Electro-plated, Glass and Crockery Ware, Lamps, Mirrors, Carpets, Lace Curtains, Tapestries, Cretenues, Perfumery, and various other Goods, at a

REDUCTION OF 20 PER CENT. off the usual Selling Prices for Cash only,

FOR 30 DAYS ONLY, 1st to 30th August,

A TACK, Furniture Warehouse, 6, Queen's Road Central, Opposite the Chartered Bank.

· Hongkong, 27th July, 1892. -

FOR SALE.

." MONTIARA,"

Be, Pollies granted to all Parts of the world: " have established ourselves & ENGI= | the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hengkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf ||HE SCHOONER

Tfford Gnequalled accommodation to travelers and others. is listed in the centre of "HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East,

(the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convoys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being

under experienced supervision.

WOQ LIN YUEN, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE No. 2, Road Wasr.

Hongkong, tst Fobruary, 1882.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LİMITED.) -

CAPITAL, TAEL'S ", }

EQUAL TO £er.)

#833:333-33-

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AGINCIES!➡

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Hongkong Steam Launch Company. Bowrington Coal Godówna, Hongkong, 19th July, 1892. THE SELAMA TIN MINING COMPANY,

LIMITED, YE

SERVE FUND $318,000.00. A SHARES in the above Company are LL HOLDERS of TRANSFERS OF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. L' SING, Esq. LW,TSO SHUN, Esq.

requested to send them la to the. Undersigned together with the SCRIP therefor at ONCE, and LO YEUX MOOK, Esq. notice is hereby given that no Shares will be TRANSFERRED NOT TRANSFERS Sccepted after the 15th August next.

Dated the 25th July, 1892.

MANAGER-HO AMEI.

(ARUCE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken

world.

·ka Current: Kater in all parts of tha| 754)

HEAD OFFICE, 8 8 9. PRAYA WEST,

Hongkong, 17th December, 18E5,

W. HUTTON POTTS,

Liquidator.

NOTICE.

THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventlisted, open on to

spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and feed throughour with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are Elted with every convalesce. A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chaps, steaks, &c., are served at any hour

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management, The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,

Hongkong, 12th February, 1892.

R. TUCKER

Manager.

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CARMICHAEL & CO., LD.

SHIPCHANDlers, general STOREKEEPERS, & COMMISSION-AGENTS

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AS HE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TI BAY, Length..........................................75 feet. Beam...............................................17 fest. Depth of hold........................................... 71 feet. Registered Tonnage 75 tons. capacity of the Montiars has been increased to (Owing to recent alterations the carrying

about 120 tona dend weight.)

The Mostiara was built in Singapore, is most lidly constructed of teak throughout, with iron- overhauled under experienced European superin. |"wood" frames," has recently been thoroughly

tendence, and is now la excellent condition. Sha is a very fast safer and a most suitable vessel for the Canton kerosene trade, or would make a first-class lighter,

For Particular as to Price, &c., apply to

R. FRASER-SMITH,

6, Padder's HILAA

· Hongkong, 17th May, 1892.pdf Tsas

FOR SALE..

1198 PUNJOM & SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN AMERICAN REVOLVERS WINCHESTER CARBINES, ENGLISH FOWLING CHINESE GUNBOAT CHOP CHEUNG,

PROFESSIONAL NOTICE.. DHONGKONG my Dental Surgery: will be URING my temporary absence from

CLOSED.

DENTON E. PETERSON, No. 9, Connaught House,

Queen's Road.

Hongkong, 2nd June, 1891

KING WO CHEONG,

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COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA-

·DORES, STEVEDORES, &C

HAVE FOR SALE A CARGO, OF

ABAIKI COAIN!

JW.BOYD, Superintendent'' at

Ma Kowloon Docks reports that AKAIKI

COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS than any Japaness Coal he has ever

For full particulars as to price, &e.

4 KING WO CHEONG,

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MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

LL PERSONS holding SCRIP in the Aabore Company and requeried to send them in at once for TRANSFER

A Circular will be sent to sach SHARE- HOLDER, fa reference to the re-construction of the Company.

A. O'D. GOURDIN,

Secretary!!

Hongkong, ath May, 1893.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE. COMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,

Crib Bord and Table Accomodation,

Apply to dendangkan hatinine

Mrs MATHER,

2. Pedder's HILL

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Hongkong, soth June, 1892

PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE "GLINKALY BUILDINGS

M

(Nos. 18 and 2), Wyndham Strest)

RS: GILLANDERS BUS VACANCIES REMENT BONEDENS ADA VIETTORE, Lao Anomansodation for TABLE BOARDERE

4th July,

PIECES and AMMUNITION, STAR SAFETY RAZORS, MANDARIN RAZORS","

RODGERS' HOLLOW GROUND. KAZORS, AG

WALTHAM WATCHES, GOLD FITTED CASES ROLLED GOLD CHAINS, BINOCULARS, of the Chop-cheung ware

ANEROID BAROMETERS, AMERICAN CLOCKS, all at cheapest rates. AERATED WATERS 3 dozen for $1. AERATED CLARET at 80 cents per dosen."

Hongkong, 17th July, 1892.

CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD.

Prays Central, Hongkong.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

ISIGN Y

BUTTER.

SEASON 1992;8.

FIRST SHIPMENT HAS NOW ARRIVED

Lane, Crawford & Co. ipecial “EXTRA FINEST quality in 1 & alb, BLUE TINS.

FINEST quality in 716, tins,

LANE CRAWFORD & C

SIX DOLLARS'

` PER QUARTER", "

Shipping,

STEAMERS.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP,

THE Sicamalip

"MONMOUTHSHIRE," Captain Coming, will be despatched as abors on or about THURSDAY, the 4th August,"

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

" Agents. Hongkong, 26th July, 1943.

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T

SAILING VESSELS,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 3/3 L LI. Biltish Ship

*JOHN MCLEOD," Henderson, Master, will load here for the abora Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

A

SHEWAN & Co,

Agente. Hanokong. 22nd July 1893.

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Consignees.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA

TION COMPANY,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM TRIESTE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM. MASSAWAH,

HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY," COLOMBO, PENANG, AND

SINGAPORE.

HE Steamship

''

"BERENICE"

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, are being landed at their risk into the

downs of the Wanchal Warehouse and Storage Co, Ld, Wanchal, whence delivery, may be obtained,

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so. This vessel brings on Cargo :--- From Venice, ex S.S. "CARLOTTA,” trän= shipped at Bombay

From Calcutta, ex S.S. "NIOBE," transhipped at Colombo,

From Trieste, ex S.S. "AMPHITRITE," transhipped at Bombay.

Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon, TO-MORROW.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Dadesigned before. Koon on the 6th proximo, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Gooda remaining in the Godowns after the 6th. proxima, will be subject to rent.,

Bulls of Lading will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 29th July, 1892.

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"UNION LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP AND

THE Steamship

STRAITS.

"ANGERS" having arrived from the above Forts, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at theils risk into the Godownl 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 NOOH on the 4th August, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ars to be left in the Godawas, where they will be examined on the 3rd August, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 4th August, will be subject to rent,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded saless notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-MORROW..no pet we

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN & Co Agent.

Hongkong, a8th July, 1893.

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Motels

BAY VIEW HOTEL.

R. OSBORNE begs to remind the Publis that every possible arrangement has been made for the comfort and convenience of Visitors to this popular Summer Report BAY VIEW occupies the best situation on the Shad-ki-wan Read, commands an excellent view of the Harbour, and is always open to the cool' brezes from the Southward. Steam launches cân at any time come alongside the jetty adjoine ing the spacious lawn.

THE ENGINES AND BOILER OF THE

AS THEY LIE AT ABERDEEN DOCKS.

constructed by Measta. Latatan & Co., of Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted Cylinder Direct Acting Surface Condensing spe, Cylinders 201 and 38o diaw with a stroke of 56% The Crank Shaft is 61" dia. at the Crank and y* dia. at the Journals The HP. Piston Hongkong, and May, 1802 mph fudbal (450 Rod is and the LP. 33" dia. The Piston and Connecting Rod bolts are dia, Air Pump THE SHAMEEN 143" dia. by 13 stroke, Single Acting Circulating po

dine by 13′′ stroka, and Double Acting and Bilge Pump (one each) 3" dia, by 13" stroles, y paketą esu bas dalam pik

The Cuisine is unrivatied in Hongkong, and only the best Brands of Wines, Spirits, Cigars, etc are kept in stock. Private Dinners OF Tins prepared in First-class style on the shortost notice, and Bicals can be served at all hours. S

These Engines have been very little used and are in thoroughly good ender.se jileghe Boller in of the Horizontal Multiubular type, with three Famaces and vertical Doine un top. Its dia. I Is soft. 2 by gft. 10% long, external meramtements j: Furnaces, aft. *" dia) Dome, 44" dia by 4h, high ;: Tubes, 184 in number by 34.ex. dias it is in fairly good condition, baring recently undergone considerable repaing and would last in active service for over five years,

The Engines and Boller can be inspected on application to the Superintendent at Aberdeen

For further

FRASER SMITH, 5. Paker's HIL;

BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON,

Baituated within a few minutes walk of the River Steamer Wharres,' is now open to receive- Visitors

THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably

The Bed-rooms are cool, airy and comfortably furnished, and the spacious Dining Room, Sitting Booms, and accommodation generally will be found equal to the best Hotels in the Far Easte

The Table D'Hote is supplied with very Inxury te sexson, and the cuisine is in experis enced hands,

Wines, Spirtis; Malt Liquors, etc., of the best quality only AWELL APPOINTED, BILLIARD ROOM The 10 Be A. F. DO ROZARIO,

Hongkong, 1st September, 1891),