1893-04-24 — Page 1

No. 3428

Banks.

The

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Hongkong Telegraph.

Entimations.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

"OTICE hereby an EXTRA-

Authorised. Capital............1,00,000 N ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Subscribed Capital..

........................£500,000

HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.

D. Gillies, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

Court of Directors:

ChowTong Shang, Esq. W. Watton, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

C. J. Hirst, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal,

Amoy and Foochow

BANKERS;—

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliarice Bank (L3)

Interest for 12 month. Fixed, 5 per cent,

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CURRENT ACCOUNTS'

Hongkong, 12th December, 1891.

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

..........................£1,000,000

CAPITAL CALLED UP............ 251,093.15.0

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chairman.

Adolf von André, Esq. | F.D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H, D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.

HONGKONG COMMITTEE:

af THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY. LIMITED," will be beld at the OFFICES. of the COMPANY, No. a. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong on MONDAY, the rst day of May, 1893, * 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution will be proposed :-

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That the Grat Subsection of Article 103 of the Articles of Association of The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, with its marginal note, be expunged, and that in Hea thereof the following Subsection and marginal note be inserted, viz ;---- Invest 192-It may invest the Funds of the Company in or upon English, India, of

and Hongkong Government Stocks, Bonds, and Funds, and in or upon the Stocks, Bonds/Funds, and Securities of any Foreign Government, Country, or State, and upon Mortgage of freehold er leasehold property in Hongkong or

ment

elsewhere, and In or upon deposits

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1893.

Intimations.

W. ROBINSON & Co.

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG.

PIANO TUNING

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED. SINGLE TUNING......$ 5.00 6 TUNINGS A YEAR

summarim$25.00 PER ANNUM. ต do.

do..

do.

INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD ORDER AND CONDITION.

PIANOS

OS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND

STORED, Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.

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W. POWELL & CO.

with or loans at interest to any Banking LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S

Institutions wherever established, and

In or upon such other Securities as it

may in its discretion think fit, and way from time to time convert or realize any montes so, invested and re-invest the same in or upon any of the Securities aforesaid as occasion requires,

By Order of the Board.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, 8th April, 1893.

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STEAM WATER-BOATS.

Supplied with FRESH WATER for

with despatch,

The Hon. J.). Keswick. The Hon. C. P. Chater. SPOILERS and DOMESTIC PURPOSES

H. Hopples, Esq.

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

Shanghai.

Agencias-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama.

RATES OF INTEREST.

ALLOWED CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposits, can be curtained on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, roth April, 1803.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE AN

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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.

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AUTHORISED CAPITAL ...Ē1,500,000

SUBSCRIBED .........

BANKERS;

...£1,325,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,

INTEREST ALLOWED on

CURRENT

J. W. KEW & Co., 2nd Floor, 18, Praya Central.

$483

Hongkong, 20th April, 1891

AN APPEAL..

T CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs sost

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN

respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Porta, for their kind pationage 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 Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Chlidren's Under-clothing, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, | Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superloress will also be most grateful for Any PAPER. or did ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Calidren of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1803.

DR. KNORR'S LION BRAND ANTI FYRIN E.

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(DOSE FOR ADULTS IS TO 35 GRAINS TROY.)

CALCUTTA

PITH HATS,

COVERED IN ANY MATERIAL TO SUIT PURCHASERS. OLD FITH HATS RE-COVERED,

Hengkang. 22nd April 1893.

W. POWELL & CO.

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

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

PROPRIETORS...THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,

HONGKONG Hotel

Intimations.

HONGKONG CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB.

'HERE will be a GENERAL MEETING of the above Club, at 6 P.M. on THURS DAY, the 17th instant, in the GYMNASIUM of the Victoria Recreation Club,

Notices of Motion to be sent to Hon. Sec., Hongkong Corinthilan. Sailing Club,

F. LINDSAY LLOYD, PE, Honorary Secretary,

Hongkong Corinthian Salling Club. Hongkong, 22nd April, 1893."

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A CONVERSAZIONE AND EXHIBITION

will be given

ON

THURSDAY, April 27th, at 9 P.M., In the

CITY HALL.

Under the auspices of the HONGKONG "ODD VOLUMES."

His Excellency Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON has kindly consented to open the CONVERSAZIONE.

:

The EXHIBITION will include the Exhibits to be sent to the

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE

representing the resources of Hongkong.

An INDIAN COURT, INDUSTRIAL, PHI- LOSOPHICAL ETHNOLOGICAL, BOTA- NICAL, and GEOLOGICAL SECTIONS.

Private Collections of Carlos, Works of Art,

and: Bric-a-Brac.

Industrial Exhibition to which the Gas, Elec tile Light, Telephone, Sugar, Brick and Cement and other Companies will contribute,

Collections of Silver-ware, Silk, Coins, Wes- pons, Models of Temples, Machinery, "and Versols.

Scientific and other Instrumente, Glass making, Die Printing, Steel Engraving, Book Ruling and Stamping,

&C

&c.

&C. An admission of $1 will be charged to cover expenses.

Tickets may be obtained at Messi, LANE CRAWFORD & Co and Mest19, KELLY AND WALSH, LD, or at the door.

SIDNEY JEFFREY, .Hon. Sec. "Odd Volumes." Hongkong, 21st April, 1993.

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NOTICE.

SHARES of this Company will be

25MARSE

SIX DOLLÁRS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

REME

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

(Calling at MACAO, TINOR, PORT Darwin, and QUEENSLAND P. RTE, and taking through. Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &C.)

THE Steamship

"CATTERTHUN,"

Cat Shannon, n be despatched for the

above Ports TO-MORROW, the 25th lustant, at Daylight.

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus entering a supply of Fresh Meat, Icc, &c., throughout the voyage, Aduly qualified Surgeon and Stewardess are carried. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 24th April, 1893.

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

THE Company's Steamship

"HIOGO MARU,” Captain Barstow, will be despatched for the

For Freight or Passage, apply to above Porta TO-MORROW, the 25th Instant.

GEO. R. STEVENS,

Agent.

Hongkong, 20th April, 1893

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

*HE Steamship

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"CATHERINE APCAR," Captain J. G. Olfent, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the a8th instant, ut Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co

Agents. Hongkong, zist April, 1893.

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

HE Steamship-

THE

Taffords unequalled accoramodation to travellers and others. Pola si laced in the Far East, AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP May the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Whart (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping

Offices.

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

under experienced supervision.

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

spacions Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. BILLIARD ROOMS (SL)

The Reading, Writing and Sish and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience.

Rooms, Ladies Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and pablle

TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name

remain Unpaid.

By Order,

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, roth April, 1893-

Secretary,

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"ENERGIA,"

Stokes, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about SATURDAY, the 6th

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,

Agenta Hongkong, 13th April, 1893.

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THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY. T THE MIKE COAL JUS

BITUMINOUS COAL

A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are served at any hour The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied.of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes

adjoins the HoTKL, and is under the same Management.

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent. the most approved and most efficacious HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers it has been pronounced to be the best and the

per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :=~

For 12 Months..dameumí per cent,

remedy In cases of HEADACHE, MI- GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA. DENGUE, ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Medical Faculty, Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE Each Tin bears the inventor's Manager, Hongkong signature "Dr. KNORR in red letters, Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

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JOHN THURBURN,

Insurances.

EXAMPLES

OF THE

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"DERMATOL is the best Valuerary; its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, fr described as amazing.

To be had at every reputed Chemist, and

COST Druggist.

OF ASSURANCE TO A MAN AGED 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY,

£1,000

£6 18 0 (a)

£9 11 6 (3)

£11 46 (c)

STG, payable at death, would cost per quarter at the rate of;

if premiums are payable for

whole of life;

If premiums are limited to 20 |·

years **

If premiums are limited to 15

years j

« Z13 oo (d) If the Sum Assured temade

payable at age 50, or at death if previous

* Secured payments,

HE sama provisons I commenced at age 40 †

Tab would cost respectively (a) £8,15-0, (1)£11.5.0, (6) £33.3.4. (8) £37.0.8 per quarter.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents,

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STANDARD LIFE ÖFFICE GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 500,000,

EQUAL TO ****gsopkapghisopenthers,

RESERVE FUND

$853,339-33-

mammum $318,000,00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS,"

La Smo, Esq.

Supplies constantly on hand at the China Export, Import, and Bank Co.-Sole Agents for China.

Beware of spurious imitations. Hongkong, 1st April, 1893)

AN

NOTICE. DIVING.

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

Hongkong, 12th February, 1892.

R. TUCKER

Manager.

W. BREWER.

QUEEN'S ROAD,

SLAZENGER'S DEMON TENNIS BATS.

mosi economical of all the Japanese Couls. Its export is increasing yearly, an the oplatons

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CHAMPION TENNIS BATS,

ALLIANCE TENNIS BATS.

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BATS.

FAVORITE, FALCON, ac

AYRES' REGULATION TENNIS BALLS.

FAULTLESS UNDERSEWN and other BALLS.

PARLOUR SKITTLES and other Games.

SPECIAL BLACK GUT BATS. [406 SLAZENGER & SONS' 1893 BALLS,

N experienced man seeks an engagement TIVE or in charge of a DIVING PARTY. ** DIVER, either as an "OPERA- Fully acquainted with all latest improvements In sub-marine craft, Telephone, Lamp-work etc.

Pumps) can be provided.

Slabe and Gorman's apparatus (Double or

Breakwater and Pier Work a Specialty. The Salving of Cargo and Removal of Wrecks undertaken in any locality.

References regarding work executed: In the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and China Seas can be scan.

DETONATOR,

c/o Office of the Hongkong Telegraph. Hangkong, 28th March, 1893.

NOTICE.

THE Underigned begs to notify the Public that he has bought from the Official

LOU TOO SEUN, E14. LO YAUK Moo, Esq. Trustee the GOODWILL and STOCK-IN.

MANAGER-HO AMEI,

TRADE of the TEEN YIK OIL SHOP, No. 44 Bonham Strand West, and that he will

MARINE RISKS OR GOODS, &c., taken carry on the same. Business in the same place

world.

CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hangkong, 17th December, 1885. +869

NOTICE.

LIMITED.

"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

THE

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED....

MOW TACK.

and under the saine Styla.

́Hongkong, 14th April, 1893,

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NOTICE.

TH

HE Undersigned are prepared to accept contracts for the Supply of ITALIAN *****$1,000,000 | MARBIE MONUMENTS. These Monuments The above Company is prepared. to-kocept are beautfully carved, of the best design and MARINE RISES CURRENT RATES on GOODS, werkmanship, and their prices are very reason- du. Policies granted to all Parts of the worldable. They have also for Sale AMERICAN payable at any of its Agencies.

די

WOO LIN YUEN, :

Secretary,

HEAD OFFICE.

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST,

Hongkong, arst February, 1895.

MARBLE MONUMENTS'ai greatly reduced prices for a period" of TWO MONTHS ONLY from the date hereof. A discount of 5 per cent, as pår schedule of prices, will be allowed to all [373 buyers, and a further a count of 5 per cent.. 'making id per cent, in fell, will be allowed.

CAPTAIN CH, ROBINSON,to Milury,, Naval, and Police Officers An COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE Inspection is respectfully larised. They bare HONGKONG GRANITE MONUMENTS

COAL CONTRACTOR, a

CHIPS VISITING MANILA SUPPLIED for Sale at ressonable prices.

FOOTBALLS. BOYS' CRICKET SETS.

TENNIS BELTS for Ladies and Gentlemen.

TENNIS SHOES (Renshaw's) bọth Ladies and Gentlemen. GUIDE TO HONGKONG, CANTON and MACAO,

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

Hongkong, 7th April, 1891.

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KELLY & WALSH LD.

SALTERS' CELEBRATED BLACK GUT TENNIS BATS.

'AYRES' 1893 CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS BALLS.

SALTERS' ALL BUCK, RED RUBBER TENNIS SHOES.

TENNIS NETS AND POLES.

Hongkong, 6th April, 1893-

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

LANE CRAWFORD & CO.

FOR SALE,

CALCUTTA-MADE

SUN HATS.

WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &c. WATER and BALLAST, BOATS,

Manila, sgth March, 1893;

Essa

TAI YUN SHOP, No, z, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, “f8th April, 1993/ · F477

Hongkong, 18th April, 1895.

LANE CRAWFORD&C">

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

HE 100 AT: British Ship

"CELTIC CHIEF," Port, and will bare quick despatch. Owen, Master, will load here for the above

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, soth February, 1893, [241

FOR NEW YORK.

consumers are in testimony of the excelent THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. German Ship qualities of this coal,

Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships' Owners and Captains, who cost their bunkers direct from the Undersigned —

FRESHNESS of the conl. UNIFORMITY of quality,

FREEDOM from impurities.

Supply in say quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch,

BEST of weight, etc., etc.

F800

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA, Sole Agents, trongbong, tih September, 1892

KING WO CHEONG, COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA. DORES, STEVEDORES, &c. Hare for Sale & cargo of pure AKAIRI COAL, ex GODOWN and ex SHIP,

R. J. W. BOYD, Superintendent at MKowloon Docks, reports that AKAIKI

COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS than any Japanese Coel he has over wed.

For fall particulars as to price, &c., i

Apply to

KING WO CHEONG, No. 32, Praya Central, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893

Shipping, STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG,

THE Norwegian Steamer.

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"NANKING," Captain N. Sorensen, will be despatched for the above Parts TO-MORROW, the 25th fastant, at 4P.M.

For Freight or Paizage, apply to

KING WO CHEONG,

No. 32, Praya Central. Hongkong. 22′′d April 1893-

1495 "SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KODE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA.

THE Steamably

I

"BRECONSHIRE"

Captain Parsons, will be despatched as abore on of about WEDNESDAY, the 26th lostani,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

POPWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, 19th April, 1793.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP,': *HE Steamship

THE

RADNORSHIRE, Captain F. Davies, R.N.R., will be despatched as above on or about FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, instead of as previously advertisel For Freight or Tamago) apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & CO.,TM

Agents. Hongkong, 21st Apell, 1593;

"IRON DUKE Hashagen, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 21st April 1893

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Consignees.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, NOTICE, *ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship #CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO.". The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to fales Immediate delivery of their Goods from along- kids.

will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk And Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel

стрепна.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent. Hongkong, 18th April, 1893.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE Steamship

THE

"CATHERINE APCAR" having arrived from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed, that their Gooda will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after the 24th instant, will be landed a Consignees' risk and expense into the Godowns of the Wanchai Warehouse and Storage Com pany, Limited, Wanchai,

No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 21st April, 1893,

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

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S. 8. "PATHAN," D FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP AND STRAITS.

CONSIGNEES of Carga are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at theiz risk Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and for from the wharves, delle very may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwanded unless notice to the contrary bo glycans before

SPMG

TO-DAY

No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th Instant will be subject

to rest.

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigáed on or before the 18th instant, or they will not be recognised, il-

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ara to be left in the Godawne (where they, will be examined on the 28th (natant, at 37.

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

A DODWELL, CARLILL & CO..

Agents.

(014) | | Hongkang, u18 April 1993.

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