1893-02-13 — Page 1

14FE893

No. 3372

Banks.

The

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE

BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL .....£1,500,000

SUBSCRIBED .....

BANKERS:

.....21,125,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.

ON FIXED DEPÓSITS :-

For 12 Months5 per cent

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Hongkong Telegraph.

Insurances.

£1,000 STG. Payable at Age 55, or

at death if previous-may be secured by.

a payment at the rate of :-

6

8 14

Iper quarter If commenced at age 1. (D.D.) ...

134 10............ 217 1561 8 kegagatan

A force the Folicy-holder will be extitled to receive on application a Free Faid-up Policy for proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in Prospectus, should he wish to discontinue payment of premiums.

FTER the Policy has been three years in

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

GENERAL NOTICE.......... THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.

Authorised Capital......

Subscribed Capital.................

$1,000,000

HEAD OFFICE :--HONGKONG.

Court of Directors :----

D. Gillies, Esq.

:

ChowTung Shang, Esq.

Chan Kit Shari, Esq.

C. J. Hirst, Esq.

W. Wotton, Esq, Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

Chiel Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai,

Amoy and Foochow

BANKERS ; —

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,!

EQUAL TO ...assonicomum þ

$833,333.3: RESERVE FUND ' . $318,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEX SING, Esq.

·LO YEUE MOOB, Ear, LOU TO SHUN, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEI. '

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., laken

world.

CURRENT KAxes to all parts of th

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.

Bank (L.) THE

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per cent,

►

6

CURRENT ACCOUNTS"

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4

3 12 2.

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Hongkong, 12th December, 1892,

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THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

Subscriben CAPITAL £2,000,000

CAPITAL CALLED-UP!

351,093.15.0 223,629.13.7

RESERVE FUND ..............

'BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, E3q,-Chairman: Adolf von André, Esq. | F. D. Sansoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.

HONGKONG COMMITTEE The Hon. C.P. Chater. TheHon.J.J.Bell-Irving. H. Hopplus, Esq.

Head Office-3, Princes Street, London, Branches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and

Shanghai, Agencies-Penang, Slogspare, snd Yokohama;

RATES OF INTEREST,

ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS

and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained

on application,

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, 6th February, 1803

N°

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NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, (IN LIQUIDATION),

PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND.

JOTICE Is hereby given. that a FIRST DIVIDEND of do. Per Cent, will be PAYABLE ON APPLICATION, at the Office of the New ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION, on and after the 16th instant, to all Creditor whose CLAIMS have been received and admitted.

Deposit Receipis, Blix of Exchange, & must be handed in before the Dividend can be paid.

E. W, RU ITER, Attorney for the Liquidator. Hongkong, 16th January, 1893- HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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OTICE is hereby given that the ORDI. NARY HALF YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS In this CoRPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on MONDAY,' the 27th day of February current, at 11.30 o'clock AM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1891,

By Order of the Court of Directari,

F. DE BOVIS,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893., (182 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NTER OF SHARES of the CORPORATION

[OTICE frbereby given that the REGIS.

will be CLOSED. from the 13th to the 17th February current, (both days läclusive), during which period- no TRANSFER of Sitantë can be +registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors. »'

F. DE BOVIS,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893..

Motices of firms.

NOTICE.

859

HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPAN

LIMITED.

,CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED........ *****$1,000,00

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GDS. &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world "payable"at any of its Agencies.

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CHOW KAM WENG, Acting Secretary, HEAD OFFICE.

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST,

Hongkong, 21st January, 1893.

H

MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1893.

Intimations.

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlia A, B, C. Code. TELEPHONE, No. 32.

PROPRIETORS..

„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,; LIMITED.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Holei in the Far East affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Toddler's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices.

The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall SteameTY. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being,

under experienced supervision.

Intimations.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE TWENTY-FOURTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS L the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S "OFFICE, No. 2. Oneen's Road Central, Victor[?, on WEDNESDAY, the and February, at Twelve o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1893.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the gth to the 22nd inst Both days inclusive.

By Order..

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 1st Febuary, 1893-

[174. HONGKONG AND, WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED... NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to

spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and ûtted throughout with electric communicators, The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bat and public A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are serval at any hour

BILLIARD ROOMS (SLe English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience,THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of adjoins the Horez, 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 passenger

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

Hongkong, 12th February, 1893.

R. TUCKER

Manager.

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W. POWELL & CO.

LARGE SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS. SPECIAL SHOW ON TUESDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 14TH

NEW DRESS GOODS!

NEW DRESS GOODS.

Memekana, 13th Föbruary......1% 3

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DURING my Temporary Absence from the Colony, Mr. CHOW KAM WENG will Act as SECRETARY for the Company until further notice.

By Order of the Board.

WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary..

Hongkong, 21st January, 1893.

Intimations.

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION, No. So.

W. POWELL & CO.

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

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Orricks, of the COMPANY, No. 14. Praya SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the

1891, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and State- Central, on TUESDAY, the 28th February,

ment of Accounts to grst December, 1891.

Tac TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th inst both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

D. GILLIES, Secretary, Hongkong, 9th February, 1893.

FOR THE RACES:

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GENT'S OUTFITTING

DEPARTMENT.

JUST RICKIVED,

PEARL AND FAWN SHELL HATS, FELT HATS

(NEWEST SHAPLS),

NEW SCARVES AND COLLARS; BOOTS AND SHOES." HONGKONG TRADING C...

ITO D'AGUILAR, STREET. Hongkong, 9th February, 1893.

Shippina. STEAMERS.

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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in the centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations," and is now fitted with (198 | the latest diedern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites

and Slagle Rooms, with hot and cold water bald on, DorUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated THE Company's Steamship to a comfortable temperature during winter.

TSTATIONS of the KOWLOON CUSTOM

EXAMINATION HULK and

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &“1.

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Passingers by Madi Steamers.

House will be CLOSED from the 16th to the | N.B-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :—"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL” 23rd of February, foclusive, in observance of the CHINESE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL.

J. McLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon & District.

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Custom House,... Kowloon, 9th February, 1893,

AN APPEAL THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, Caine Road, begr most respectfully to appeal to the residents of Hong- kong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of needle work...

Gentlemen's shirts made to order and cof and colları renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's under-clothlogi Children's dresses, and all kinds of embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superioress will also be most grateful for. any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES, to be made fato BOOKE for the Children of the Poor Schools; who are taught by the Slatera

Hongkong, 33rd January, 1893.

KEBAO,

SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE.

CAPITAL 4,000,000. FRANCS.-

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A SOCIÉTÉ MÉBAO (TONKIN), dest 1. Pextraction prend tous les jours de fimpor fance et qui exi sesle FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINE FRANCAISE AU TONKIN, dont le Charbon est brilé d'une façon régulière à TIMKs, et en particuller à bord du Haiphong bord des 'Steamers des MISSAGERIES MARI- voulant latroduire ses Charbons sur la place de Hongkong a confié le soin de son Agence à Is

SHEWAN &: Clej Praya Central, Hongkong,

maison

.

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

HONGKONG RACES 1893!

RACING

3. LBS.

SADDLES

4. LBS.

BRIDLES, RACING REINS, WEIGHT-CLOTHS, STIRRUP WEBS. JOCKEY WHIPS,

RACING SPURS, SADDLE-CLOTHS, CLOTHING AND SADDLERS SUNDRIES of all kinds,

Hongkong, 10th February, 180g

LANE.CRA

11071

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

IMPORTERS OF TOBACCOS.

Pioneer Brand. Orden's Fruit and Honey. Dollar Brand. Capatan Navy Cuti

Golden Eagle,

Traveller Brand, Wills' Three Castler: Ogden's Bird's Eya · Happy Thought

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.

***FOKIEN," Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Porta TO-MORROW, the 14th instant, at Day- Ught.

For Freight or Passage, apply to"

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co..

General Managers, Hongkong, 13th February, 1893.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA: FOR KOBE, (Calling at AMOY.)

THE Company's Steamship

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HIGO MARU," Captain Jas. Jones, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 14th lustant, at 4 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Fart

GEO. R. STEVENS,

Agent. Hongkong, 9th February, 1893.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW

THE Company's Steamship

· "NAMOA" Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, at Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

General Managem Hongkong, rith February, 1893-

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"'UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS,..

FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. THE Steamship

Wills Gold Flake Honey Dewi Daylight Ogden's Silver Vell Ogden's Navy Cur Star Mixture.

IMPORTERS OF CIGARETTES,

2.1

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à partir der ter. Novembre, 1893.

Le Directeur Général de Kában. HENRY PORTAL, Kibao, le 10 Decembre, 1893.

f4%

Sweet Caporal, Ogden's Yellow Pluth, 16

WE

A. E. SKEELS &Co.,

"Telegraphic Address : “Sobrinos," Hongkong,

(A.B.C. Code 4th Edition.). AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &

COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Na 17, PRAYA CENTRAL; Under Means, Douglas Lapralk & Cole Offices.

Hongkong, 31st January, 1893--

Masonic

PERSEVERANCE

A

" LODGE OF

HONGKONG, No. 1,16;; E,C.- REGULAR MEETING: of the above ▲ LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONE' HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 16th Instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Viidin"

· Brethren are cordially invited, 2

Hongkong, gth Febmary, 1899-

'FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LI KWONG LOONG,

CABINET-MAKER' AND ART DECORATOR, from Shanghai, has opered s FURNITURE STORE

No. 3, WYNDHAM STREET," "THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of every description can be made to order id any design, required.

W

Has been, patronised by, the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Messrs. A. S. Watson, & Co Ld., and other leading Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference may be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the "Faralturé, &ce, supplied.

Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. wilta sa follows;— We have pleasure in stating that; Mn? LI KWONG LOONG furnished the Anacza to our Dispensary and gave us every satisfac-,

(sd.) . A. S. WATSON & Cai Lik] ORDERS punctually attended to, and CHARGEB mest moderate;

WOMAN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, 27th January, 1899.

Ogden's Bird's Eye.

Onto de Rose.

Thice Calles. Wills' Firefly,

SIX DOLLARS

· PERTUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

*"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL" THE Steamship

11

"TARTAR,"

Balley. Commander, will be despatched for the abova Port on or about the 14th lnstant,

For Freight or Pass, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1893.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE A. 1. American Bark

TH

Topo

"JOHN BAİZLEY," Shepherd. Maxter, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, Tith January, 1893.

Consignees.

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

THE Steamship

STRAITS..

"ST. ASAPH" having aurived from the above Ports, Consigness 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, Kowlori, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all claims must' ba. sent in

the Office of the Undersigned before NOON on the 18th instant, or they will not be

recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas where they will be examined on the 17th inst

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 18th. Inst, will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN & Co, ľ

Agents, Genakane, 19th February 1893

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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. -N-O· T··IC-E.-

Co

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bereby requested to sand in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediats delivery of their Goods from along. side,

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Voswal will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense,

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent. Hongkong, roth February, 1893.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP, COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, STEAMSHIP "TACOMA," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA," AND YOKOHAMA.

THE

HE above Steamer having arrived, Con

signées of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignesce' risk and expense.

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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong. 9th February, 1893.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES...

8. S. CARDIGANSHIRE" FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON

AND STRAITS, *1 ONSIGNEES of Carga uro hereby informe

that all goods are being landed, at, their risic, into the Godower of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the "wharves delivery may be obtained

Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before NOOK TO- DAY.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods bare left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th lost, will be subject to

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th inst, or they will not be recognized.

“ST. ASAPH," Captain Wood, will be despatched for the above' | rent, Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, al.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 11th February, 1893., [184

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

"SHIP COMPANY.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (CallingƐat PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS If sufficient inducement offers, and taking through-Cargo to ADELAIDE,

*HE Steamship

7E are the largest. Importers and keep the most varied Stock of Tobaccos and Cigarettes In A NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, BUC.)

the Colony.

Everything guaranteed absolutely fresh. If found otherwise we will exchange,

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

Hongkong, sat February, 1843

MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & C..

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,--

PIANOS ON HIRE

FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING.

PIANOS TUNED Single Tuning..$...........

doje

do. Every alternate month.Bagéper annum. dono dei month .........

| INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS, AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN

GOOD CONDITION,

THE

"AIRLIE,"

Captain Kills, will be despatched for the ábové Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 15th logfant, at 11

ALL

This well-known Steamer is specially sites for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bera, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage, th For Freight or Paige, apply to

HÊ GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Agents... Hongkong, 7th February, 1893.

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“SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS; **FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON,

HAMBURG AND ANTWERP, SHE Steamship

T

KRAJ"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"

Ciptals Coming, will be despatched as above

on or about MONDAY, the 27th instant, instead

of o proriously advertised,

For Fidight of Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO Ageria. Hongkong, toth February, 1895

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 16th inst. at 3 P.M.

•No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

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Agents.

Hongkong, 9th February, 1893,

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS; NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

5. S. "MOGUL", FROM LONDON, MIDDLESBRO' "AND STRAITS.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves deliver, may be obtained.

Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before a F TO-DAY.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the ith last, will be subject

to rent,

All claims against the Steamer, must be pres sented to the Undersigned on or before the seth love my they will not be 1800-TALESE,

All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th inst, et 1 Fla

to

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading Will be countersigned by

PODWELL, CARLILL & Co..

Hongkong, 8th February, 1893,