1893-03-21 — Page 1

No. 3401

Banks.

The

THE NATIONAL BANK' OF 'CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital ......................

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

*****£1,000,000

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors--

D. Gilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

C. J. Hirst, Esq.

Chow Tung Shang, Esq.

W. Watton, Esq.

Kwan Hội Chudo, Esq.

31 Chief Manager.

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shangha!,

Amoy and Foochom.

BANKERS ---

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

Paris Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS"

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Hongkong, 12th December, 1892, "THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS,' LIMITED.

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SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ....................£7,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP... 351,093.15.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chafıman..

Adolf von André, Esq..] F. D, Saspoon, Esq. Egbert Ivavon, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Eq.

HONGKONG COMMITTEE ?

Hongkong Telegrapy.

Amusements.

„UNDKA THE; DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE

or

Hi Excellency Sir WILLIAM, ROBINSON, K.C.M.G,

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His Excellency the Hon. Sir EDMUND B.,

FREMANTLE, K.C.B, C.M.G.,

AND

His Excellency MrJor-General DIGBY BARKER, C.H.

RAND CONCERT

BY

PUPILS OF MAESTRO CATTANEO, "In afd of the furnishing of THE NETHERSOLE HOSPITAL (Supplementary to the

ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL), at present in course of erection,

}

ST. ANDREW'S HALL.

TUESDAY, the 28th instant.

PROGRAMME, PAXT I. 1-Opening Chorus, Sing)

Pretty Malden Slag Romanm and Chorus | Mrs. Į. MCCALLUM, "It was a "Knight ; Ro... | Mrs. MUDIE, É

manza, Tix the Harp and Ladies & Gen- In the Air; Angelus flemen Amateurs. Chorus-Martans, by

J Wallace, 2-Aris, for Bast, Dis

persa son Vads-Les Mr. KRALU Hoguenols, by 'Meyer». beered

3-Ada for Contralto,

Cho fara-Oriée and Mrs. A. G. GORDON. Euridice, by Gluck......

4-Plane Solo.......Mix CAROLINA DE SOUZA, 5.Grand Aria andCaɓa-1

letta for Soprano La Miss E. CARVALHO. Traviata, by Verdi.......

The Hon. C. P.Chater. | TheHon.J.J,Bell-Irving. | 6.—Romania for Bun-)

H. Hoppius, Esq.

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

Shanghai.

Agencies-Pecang, Singapore, and Yokohama,

:...་ ་་

RATES OF INTEREST,

ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained an application.

CHANTREY, INCHBALD, Manager.

Hongkong, 6th February, 1803,

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE

1199

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE "BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

WAND CHINA.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

£1,600,000

|

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,

INTEREST ALLOWED OF

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 1 per cent.

per annum on the Daily Balance,

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :~~-

For 12 Months.5 per cent.

15

6

3

11

H

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 4th Febrany, 1893.

Insurances.

THE FUNDS

OF THE

tone, Un Ballo in Mas Mr. C, H. GRÁCE. chers, by Verilment 7.—Arla and Allegio for]

Soprano, I Puritant; by Mrs. G. S. Coxox. Balliat ..................................... 8.-Ave Maria, for Bass) Mr. C. HOLLIDAY,,

and Chorus, by A. Cat- - and Ladies & Gen- tlemen Amaieure. PART II. 1.-Arta for Soprano, and Misi E. CARVALHO, Miserere for Soprano, Mr. C. LAMMERT, Tenor, and Chords==]) { and Ladies & Gen- Trovatore, by Verdi_.... tlemen Amateurs,

Aria for Soprano, Ro-

berto il Diavolo, by MrT, KJELLEN, Meyerbeer.........

3-Arin for Tenor, Come】

Gentle Sleep, Ivanboe, † Mr. F. J. EAST.

by Sullivan......

| 4-Walle, from the Paci

-for-

fc-to-the-Atlahtle, f

Mr. RUCHWALDY

and

Violin and Plano by Mr. CATTANEO-

A. Cattaneo.....

5-Habaneras & Bolero,]

'for Soprano, by Yradler > Mrs. F. D. GUIDIS.

and Ardit! ORGANET -

6-Arla for Tenor, Salve}

Dimors, Faust, by Mr. C. LAMMERT.

Gooned 341290

7--Grand. Arle for Bats, }

Maometto Secondo, by Mr. C. HOLLIDAY. Rossiol..........

8.-Duet for Soprano and‍] Mrs. G. S, Coxon

Contralto, Stabat, Ma-}- and

1.

ter, by Rossio!...........) Mr£, A. G. Goupon..

[NO ENCORES,]

Tikets, Two Dollars each, may be bad frem Mr. Barwin, Mesus, KELLY & Walsh, Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Mesura, ROBINSON & Ca

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Hongkong, 17th March, 1803.

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Motices of Firms.

NOTICE.

'HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY,

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1893-

Intimations.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

+

4:

LACK GUT TENNIS BATS, Ivorid handles.

BACKCUCUNESNIS BAIS, Cederbandles

SLAZENGER'S "DEMON" TENNIS BATS,

YAN

·AYRES'S "CHAMPION" TENNIS BALLS. AYRES'S WIMBLEDON TENNIS, BALLS. **L; C. & Co1⁄4 " OLYMPIAN" TENNIS BALLS, $4 per dozon. SETS POLES and NETS.

"CAVENDISH "EUREKA" POLES, CHEAP ASH POLES. · STEAM-TARRED NETS: COPPER ROPE for tops of nets.

TENNIS BAGS, TENNIS SHOES.

BAT OIL,

The "Paris," $17. `

BAT PRESSES,

· LAWN MOWING MACHINES.

LANE CRAWFO

Hongkong, and March, 1803

The Henley,” $13.50.

(1071

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

M

HIS long established› SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, facing the river, in the

"...

Entimations.

NOTICE:

ALTERATION: IN SALOON FÅRE.

ON

*N and after, MONDAY next, zotá March, 1893, the SALOON FARE to or from CANTON and HONGKONG will be $5.7

By Order of the Board of Directors.

5ty T. ARNOLD,

Secretary, Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ld.

X..

+1

· BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, China-Navigation Co., Ld." Hongkong, 17th March, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,

LIMITED...

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OTICE is hereby given that a PRIVATE

NEEN SHAREHOLDERS HI

be held in the COMPANY'S, HOTEL,

DAY, 8th April at 11 A.M.'

HOTEL 90 SATUR.

By Order...

8

R. LYALL,

Secretary.

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Hongkong, 16th March, 1893 CAPTAIN CH, ROBINSON, COA CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE D STEVEDORE.

THIS centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive, alterations, and, is now afted with S WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &C.

the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites

and Slagle Rooms, with hot and cold water fald on, Doodle, SHOWER'

to

SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated

comfortable temperature during winter, SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, & The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed, daring this year, 1993. An Asxtriant will attend on Passengers by Mall Steamers," "Da, pois a to

-“CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,”

N.B.-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:

666

F. EREILLY,

PROPRIETOR

W. POWELL & CO.

DARCEL POST SCALES.

FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD SCALES,

+

FAIRBANKS SCALES, soolba, to igcolba.

MILNERS', PHILLIP'S AND LOWE'S SAFES.

DEED AND, PÅPER BOXES.

Hongkong, zuth March, 1703.

HOWE BI.YCLES,

(CUSHION TYRES),

W. POWELL & CO.

W. ROBINSON & Co.

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,

PIANO TUNING.

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED. SINGLE TUNING...............................................................$5.00.

6 TUNINGS A YEAR........................................................................$25.00 PER ANNUM. 12 do.

do.

$48,00 do, INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD

ORDER AND CONDITION, IL

'HIPS VISITING MANILA SUPPLIED

WATER and BALLAST BOATS. Manila, 13th March, 1893,

(338

AN APPEAL..

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN TH

CONVENT. CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to slate" that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothlag, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery. Materials can be supplted, If required

The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, 6th March, 1893.

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KẺ BA 0,

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SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANCAISE. CAPITAL' 4,000,000 FRANCE.

ASOCIÉTÉ KÉBAO (TONKIN), doat Lastraction prent fous les jours de l'Impor

tance et qui est seule FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINÉ FRANÇAISE AU TONKIN, dont la Charbon est brûlé d'une façon régulière à bord des Steamers des MasSÁGERIES. MARI- TIES, et en particulier à bord du Haiphong, voulant introduire ses Charbons sur la place do Hongkong a confié le soin de son Agence à la malaon

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SHEWAN & Cie., Prays Central, Hongkong,

k partir der ver. Novembre, 1892.

Le Directeur Général de Kahap. HENRY PORTAL

Kébao, lo to Decembre, 1892.

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THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,

HE MIKE COAL is a

THE

BITUMINOUS COAL

of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes it has been pronounced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japanese Coals. Its export is increasing yearly," and 'the opinions

Tof the late Mr. THOMAS EDMUND PIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND expressed by several of the largest regalar ARE invested entirely within the British Dacia our Firm CEASED on the 31st

STANDARD. LIFE OFFICE,

Dominions and are thus free from the complications which might arise in time of war, They now amount to Seven Millions Sterling,

and have increased to per cent in the last 15

years.

679--11

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co, Agents, Hongkong. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE- INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.

December last

Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1893.

(30%

A. ESKEELS&Co.,

Telegraphlo Address. "SOBRINOS," Hongkong, (A.B.C. Code 4th Edition)

...AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &

HE Undersigned are prepared to accept

favourable terms.

1.

Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.

S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 1st November, 1891.

NOTICE,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 17, PRAYA CENTRAL

Under Means. Douglas Lapralk & Co.'s Offices.

Hongkong, 31 January, 1893,

M

PUBLIC AUCTIONS..

OTHERS.

►

STORED.

THE

F581

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B, C. Cedr,-TELEPHONE, No. 33,

PROPRIETORS....

C

„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,-

“HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East THE HONGKONlled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opporlie the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pédder's Whart * [389 TO AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS AND principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping

Officca The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys 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. THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and lined throughout with electric communicatore The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new Hat and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience, A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, stears, de, are served at any home

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED.

CAPITÁL SUBSCRIBED..............$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS CURRENT RATES, on 'Goods, Bc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN,

Secretary HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'Y ROAD WEIT. Hongkong, 1st February, 1893.

GENERAL NOTICE:

تان

M

ESBRS. AVE SKEELS & Co., are instructed to well by las mi PUBLIC AUCTION,

TOMORROW

··(WEDNESDAY), the anod March, 1893, -

1905 AT 2:30 P.M. SHARP,'' SALE ROOME, 17 PRAYA CENTRAL. KAW NA CONSIGNMENT

PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS LANCAS TER'S INSTANTOGRAPH, DARK-ROOM LAMPS, STILL and STOVE, MAGNESIUM LAMP & RIBBONS, SCALES & WEIGHTS, MOUNTING BOARDS, MOUNTS, PRINT, [173, ING FRAMES, WASHING TROUGHS and DISHES, BURNISHERS, STOPPERED GLASS BOTTLES, ILFORD and other PLATES, GROUND GLASS, various Sizes, PLATE RACKS, GRANITINE DEVELOP ING DISHES, DIAMOND for CUTTING GLASS, CHEMICALS,

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

{LIMITED,)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000

EQUAL TO «ekesszé.........äämi

8833,333-33 RESERVE FUND suidum $318,000,00.-

--BOARD OF DIRECTORS."

· LEE SINO, Esq. 1. ·LO YEUX MOor, Esq.

Lou Tao Saux, Esqu

MANAGER-HO AME),

RISKS on GOODS, &c,

ALSO,

ONE BENSON'S CHRONOGRAPH in good order.

On view on Tuesday and Wednesday AM. AUCTION SALE FURNITURE and EFFECTS,

OW

MAM CURRENT RATAF UDA the THURSDAY beat, March agrd, at 2.30...

world.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9; PRAYA WEST.

Hongkong, 17th December, 1886

AUD AUCTION SALE

W

1869

FLANNELS, TWEEDS, HOSIERY, WINES, BEER, CIGARS and SUNDRIES,

D KILEY1011] 20

MANUFACTURER OF

BALLOONS, PARACHUTES, INTS

No. 1, JUBILEE STREET.

Hongkon Hongkong, 3rd January, 1595.

이

SATURDAY," "next March ngth, at ra Noos.........

*** TERMS OF SALE ---Cash on delivery,"

. E. SKRELS & Co., Tadas Auctioneers & Valustory, Sale Rooms, Playa Central," "Hongkong, 198 March, 1895,

The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the last and most approved typo convey passengers *** and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the fire floors above,

NIGHT FORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.

Hongkong, tath February, 1802

B. TUCKER

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

በጋ

consumers are in, testimony of the excellent qualities of this coal.

Attention is called to the following advantages | to Ships' Owners and Captains, who coal their bunkers direct from the Undersigned 1-

FRESHNESS of the goal. UNIFORMITY of quality.

FREEDOM from impurities,

"Supply in any quantity, on abortest notice.

Quick despatch)

BEST of weight, etc., etc,

COAL

↑↑39-42 MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,

> Sole Agents, Hongkong..4th September. 1891. 1890 KING WO CHEONG. T

MERCHANTS.. 'SHIP'S COMPRA, Hare for Sale a cargo of pure AKATKI COAL, DORES, STEVEDORES, C

Mer GODOWY and ex SHIP.

Superintendent at MRIW BOYD,

Kowloon Docles, reports that AKAIKI COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS than any Japanese Coal he has ever

price, &c.,

used

T

For full particulars as to

Apply to

KING WO CHEONG," No. 33, Frøya Centrali Hwgkan. 3rd February, 1893

J

V

*PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S-1, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, VACANCIES for GENTLEMEN or MAR-

MRI. STAINFIELD, Proprietress.

VRIED COUPLES at Moderate Terms.

Hongkong, 31st December, 1892.

149

BOARD' AND RESIDENCE COMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Jon Table Accommodation.

WILLS' FIREFLY CIGARETTES, B Apply to

WILLS THREE CASTLE

CIGARETTES.

THE BEST CIGARETTES IN THE MARKET,

tongkong, 1st March, 1899-3

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEENE ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG

#3

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND 'ANTWERP. HE, Steamship.

****CARDIGANSHIRE,"

Captain E. Sinesck, will be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the art instant, "Instead of as previously notified.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.;

Agents.

Hongkong, 17th March, 1893.

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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & TAIWANFOO.

HE Company Steamship

T

JANI

"THALES," Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 2nd instant, at Daylight.

-

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, 21st March, 1803

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY. "HE Company's Steamship

*ZAFIRO." Captain Cobban, will he despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the and instant, at 5 P.M.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

קי

SHEWAN & Co.,

General Managers. Fongkong, 20th March, 1997.

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FOR KOBE (DIRECT). "HE Steamship

THE

"KINGSLAND "

will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, instead of as previously adver

thed.

For Freight, apply to

JOHN ANDREW,

Agent

18, Praya Central:

1318

Hongkong, 20th March, 1893.

NIPPON YUSEŃ KAISHA. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. THE Company's Steamship

TH

"HIROSHIMA MARU," Captain H. Walter, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 30th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS,

Agent. Hongkong, 18th March, 1893."

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Steamship

"MACDUFF,"

1355

Porter, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about WEDNESDAY, the 5th proxima,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, r7th March, 1893.

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SAILING VESSELS. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 100 A. L. British Ship

"CELTIC CHIEF,"

THE

Owen, Master, will load here for the above

CHIA

Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, zoth February, 1893.

Consignees.

fa41

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS, S. 8. "RIVERSDALE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP AND STRAITS.

“ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informe i that all goods are being landed at theis risk, into the Godowns of the Hoogkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa 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 2.3. TO- DAY

have left the Godowns, and all Goods ramalalag No claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the aged inst, will be subject to rant.

All claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the 23rd lost, or they will not be recognised,

All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will ba examined on the azeð læst, at 5 PM.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1893.

For Sale.

'THEY LEAD THEM ALL, THE CELEBRATIO

CALIFORNIA WINES, from the well-known Vineyards of Messrs. KOHLER AND VAN BERGEN, San Francisco,

and JULIAN P. Skrz (Olvina) Livermore, California, **

יי -—

Guaranteed to be Pure and Unadulterated. *Pure-BLACKBERRY BRANDY and free's Mr. MATHER Consignments of BARTLETT SPRING

2. Pedder's HIL Hongkong, 28th February, 1893.

MINERAL WATER by each Steamer,

Prices forwarded on application to awwa Masonic ??

MACONDRAY BROTHERS & Co.,

Commission Merchants,

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VICTOR{IA?¶•SFLODGE obilini kur settle i

HONGKONG, No. 1026. REGULAR MEETING of the shore ALODGE will be held in the FORTMAPoors HAZ Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the ad dest instant, at $30 for p.m.precisely), Visiting

Brethren are cordially invlied, and, Hongkong, 16th March, 1895- Juans

No. 30, Water Street,

Yokoham

Yokohama, rath August, 189a,

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FOR SALE THE WON "PEKIN and §. S.

"KHONG HO For Particulars apply to //

SUI KEE CHAN,

$3. Bonham Strand West, 14th November, 18gs