1893-05-03 — Page 1

No. 3436

Banks.

The Hongkong geirgraph.

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

£2,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP 251,093.15.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Eng-Chalmum. Adolf von André. Esq. F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveton, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Erq,

P

HONGKONG COMMITTEE :. The Hon. J.J. Keswick | The Hon. C. P, Chater. H. Hopplus, Esq.

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

Shanghai.

Agencies-Penang. Singapore, and Yokohsina:

RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS A and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, 10th April, 1803.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE

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THE CHARTERED MERÇANTILE

BANK OF INDIA, LONDON:

AND CHINA.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:.

£1,500,000 ...£1,126,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

'NTEREST ALLOWED an

CURRENT

INTERDUN TAM De Rate of a per cent.

per annum on the Dally Balance...

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :—

For 12 Months......

.......5 per cent.

+1

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong, [192

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893-

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorized Capital ...................................................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital.........................................................£ 100,000.

HEAD OFFICE:HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:-

D. Gillies, Esq.

Chan Klể Shani, Esq. H. Stolierfcht, Esq.

Chow Tang Shang,Esq.

W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hol Cheen, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Branches-Landon, Yokohama, Shanghai,

Amoy and Foóchow.

·BANKERS:—

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Dank (Ed.)

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.

$1

5

K

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Hanghong, 27th April, 1893.

4

*

3

Pusurances.

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THE STANDAR D. A SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE OF 64 YEARS STANDING, AND ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE OF THE PROVI-

DENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED

KINGDOM.

THE

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HE Standard has a long record of good increasing, amount to £7,000,000 Stg.; the Premiums are moderate; and all modern fextures consistent with safety have been adopted.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., 679–6]

Agents; Hongkong

GENERAL NOTICE.

-THE ON TAX INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

1

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,} #833,333435

EQUAL TO ******* RESERVE FUND `viuin $318,000,00,-

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

1xZ SINO, Esq. LOU TE SHUM, Esq.

A

Entimations.

NOTICE

PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the CITY HALL, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of May proximo, at 5 r., for the purpose of copsidering and determining upon the forms- tion of a LOCAL ASSOCIATION, having for its object the obtaining for the INHABITANTS OF HONGKONG INCREASED POWERS la the MANAGEMENT of all LOCAL AFFAIRS.

JNO. J. FRANCIS, Chairman, Provisions! Committen Hongkong, 25th April, 1893....

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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

NOT

of "THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED," will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 2, Queen's Road Central,

Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on FRI-

DAY, the 26th day of May, 1893, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the First day of May, 1893. will be submitted for confirmation an a Speciál Resolution :—.

That the first Subsection of Articla 103 of the Articles of Association of The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, - with its marginal note, be expunged, and that in Hou thereof the following Subsection and marginal note be inserted, vix :—

Apaka

Invest 1st.—It may invest the Fands of the Company in or upon English, Indian, Funda and Hongkong Government Stocks, Bonds, and Fonds, and in or upon the Stocks, Bonds, Fonds, and Securities of any Foreign Government, Country, or State, and upon Mortgage of freehold or leasehold property in Hoogkong or elsewhere, and In or upon deposits with or loans at laterest to any Banking Institutions wherever established, and in or upon such other Securities as it may fa its discretion think fit, and may from time to time convert or rexike any montes so invested and re-lavest the same in or upon any of the Securities aforesaid as occasion requires. By Order of the Board.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary.

Hongkong, and May, 1891.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

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A per cent, upon contributions for the N INTERIM BONUS of Twenty-Five year 1892, has been Declared.

WARRANTS may be had on application at the Office of the SOCIETY on and after the 8th May.

By Order of the Board.".

N. J. EDE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 24th April, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

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FTER this. date NO FULLY PAID-UP SHARES of this Company will 'be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.

By Order,

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, toth April, 1893.

NOTICE

Secretary.

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THE Undersigned begs to notify the Public

that he has bought from the Official TRADE of the TEEN YIK OIL SHOP, NO Trustee the GOODWILL and STOCK-IN-

44, Bonham Strand West, and that he will carry on the same Business in the same place and under the same Style.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. 1893.

Intimations.

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.

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

N°

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM -NAVIGAC

TION COMPANY.

TOTICE is hereby given that I have this day handed over CHARGE of the HEAD OFFICE of this BANK to Mr. THOMAS JACK. UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN SON."

By Order of the Court of Directors,

F. DE BOVIS,

Chief Manager. fc30

|

GOVERNMENT.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME,

AND TRIESTE.

Hongkone, 18th April, 1°03.

CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE,

COMPANY, LIMITED. 'UBSCRIBERS and others will kindly note that the Shroff NG YAT SHING is NOT AUTHORISED to collect Accounts for thisHE Company's Steamship Company after this date. (

CU

W. STUART HARRISON,

Manager.

Hongkong, vat Way, 1893.

STEAM WATER-BOATS.

(504

(Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SKA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS).

"MARIA VALERIE,"

Captain A. Mitls, will be despatchel na abora on SATURDAY, the 6th May, at 3 P.M.

Cargo will ent be received on board after 3- M. prior to date of salling.

For further information as to Passage and

HIPS Suppited with FRESH WATER for Freight, apply to

SPOSERS

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

with despatch.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

FOR SALE.

CALCUTTA MADE

SUN HATS.

Hongkong, 18th April, 1893

LANE CRAWFORD.C°*

W. ROBINSON & Co.

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,

ΡΙΑΝΟ TUNING

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED.

SINGLE TUNING

13

.....................$48.00

do,

11071

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

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

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

Hongkong, 14th February, 1893--

STORED.:

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W. POWELL & CO.

LADIES, GENTLEMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S

CALCUTTA

PITH HATS,

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

Hongkong, 22nd April. 186.3.

W. POWELL & CO.

THE

·16

MOW TACK HONGKONG HOTEL.

Hongkong, 14th April, 1893. -

油生成德茂

D R

KNOR R'S

LION BRAND ANTIPYR IN E.

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'(DOIE FOR ADULTS 15 TO 35 GRAINS TROY.)

the most approved and most LO VITE MOOK, Esqedy in ears of HEADACHET

MANAGER-HO AMEI,

MARINE RISKS OF GOODS, &tu dake at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

world.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 19th December, 1885. 1860

NOTICE.

►

GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and any other complaints. It is also the very best Andseptle. Highly recommended by the Medical Faculty. Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE Each Tin bears the investor's signature "Dr. KNORR" in red letters,

"DERMATOL is the best Vulnerary; its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY | ́is desèribed as amazing.

LIMITED.

To be bad at every reputed Chemist and Dreggist.

Supplies constantly on hand at the Chins Expori, Import, and Back Co-Sois Agents for china,

Beware of spurious imitations. Hongkong, 1st April, 1893. 1, KOCH'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE,

STANLEY STREET.

ΤΗΣ

· CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.............. ..$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES en GOODS, &c. Palicies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of lis Agencies.

2

WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary, HEAD OFFICE.

2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 2111 Febɔuary, 1893.

NOTICE.

DIVING.

A seek an

No. 30%

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremiin ---A, B, C. Code.-TELEPHONE, No, 31.

PROPRIETORS......

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel la the Far East affords unequalled 'sccommodation to travellers and others, it is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club,adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximly to the Banks and Shipping Offices. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convoys passengers and baggage to and from all Mail Steamera THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is rspplied with every delicacy, the sufstas being

under experienced supervision.

THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandaha, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladles Drawing Boomis, the new, Bar and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &, are served at any hour

adjoins the Horzty and is under the same Management, w

The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are seppiled. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type-convey passenger

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

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Hongkong, zath February, 1892.

T173 BOARD and LODGING, Per Day...$1.50

as a DIVER, either as an "OPERA- TIVE or in charge of a DIVING "PARTY, Fully acquainted with all latest improvements In Submarine Craft, Telephone, Lamp work,

etc.

Stabs and German's apparatus (Double or Single Pamps) can be provided.

Breakwater and Pier Work & Speciality, The Salving of Cargo and Removal of “Wrecks undertaken in any locality,"

i

References regarding work czrested' in thể North Adantle, Mediteranean and China Sean

.can be sten.

}

.... DETONATOR,

c/o Office of the Hongbong Telegraph.

igkang, 29th April, 1891/

BOARD (TIFFIN and DINNER) Per } $15,00

Month...neqsopra

Hongkong, 24th March, 1893,

R. TUCKER

Manager.

W. BREWER.

QUEEN'S ROAD.

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SLA

LÁZENGER'S DEMON TENNIS BATS)- CHAMPION TENNIS BATS, A

ALLIANCE TENNIS BATS,

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BATS

FAVORITE, FALCON, &&

SPECIAL BLACK GUT BATS,

'BOARD AND RESIDENCE OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN» FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board,akið Accommodation.

Apply th

Table

Mrs. MATHER;

2, Pedder's Hill. Hongkong, såth February, 1893,

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PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S—I, QUEEN'S ROAD. EAST, VACANCICOUPLES & Moderate Terak

for GENTLEMEN of MAR-

MEL STAINFIELD,

Proprietenos

cong $198 December, såga.

AYRES' REGULATION TENNIS BALLS.

SLAZENGER & SONS' 1893 BALLS,” FAULTLESS UNDERSEWN and other BALLS, FOOTBALLS BOYS' CRICKET SETS. PARLOUR SKITTLES and other Games.

TENNIS BELTS for Ladies and Gentlemm,

Hongkong, 7th

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TENNIS SHOES, (Renshaw)) Both Ladies and Gentleme GUIDE TO HONGKONG, CANTON and MACAO.

W. BREWER UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

DOMESTIC PURPOSES

and Floor,

J. W. KEW & Co.,

483

18, Praya Central.

Honghone, zoth April, 1891.

CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON, COAL CONTRACTOR. COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE.

HIPS VISITING MANILA SUPPLIED SHI

WITH PROVISIONS. DUNNAGE, &C. WATER and BALLAST BOATS." Manila, 13th March, 1893.

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AN APPEAL

HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 24th April, 180%"

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

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FOR SINGAPORE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.

"HE Steamship

TH

"DENBIGHSHIRE,”

Captain Vyvyan, will be despatched as above on or about the rath May,

For Freight or Pasange, epply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, a8th April, 1897.

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THEONVENT, CAINE ROAD, bega mest respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of « Hongkong and the Coast Pets, 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 Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing,

Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery

Materials can be supplied, if required.

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

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1803.

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THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY.

THE MIIKE COAL is a

THE

BITUMINOUS COAL

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at MACAO, TIMOR, PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.}

THE Steamship

"MENMUIR."

Captain Craig, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 13th May, at Day- light,

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

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 19th April, 1893

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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

FOR HONOLULU,,

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 expressed by several of the largest regular THE Company's Steamship

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

"MIIKE MARU"

*** || will: Leave Yokohama for the above Port on or

about the 6th proximo.

Attention is called to the following advantages

to Ships Owners and Captains, who coal thair bunkers direct from the Undersigned :-

FRESHNESS of the coal.

UNIFORMITY of quality. FREEDOM from impurities.

Supply in any quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch,

BEST of weight, etc., etc.

MITSUI RUSSAN KAISHIA, Sole Agents,

Wrapteño, <th September

1800

KING WO CHEONG, COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA DORES, STEVEDORES, &c.

Have for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI COAL ex GODOWN and ex SHIP.

R.. J. W. BOYD, Superintendent st

M Kowloon Docks, reports that AKAIKI

Cargo for transhipment will be sent forward not later than the 17th instant.

For Freight and further particulare, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS,"

Agent.

Hongkong, 1st May, 1893.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. “HE 100 A. I, British Ship

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*CELTIC CHIEF," Owen, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, zoch February, 1893. †241

FOR NEW YORK.

COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT, BETTER THE 3/3 L 1. L. German Ship RESULTS than any Japanese Coal he has ever used,

For full particulars as to price, &c.,

Apply to

KING WO CHEONG, * No. 32, Praya Central. Handleing, 3rd February, 1803.

For Sale.

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

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, 11st April. 1893

SHEWAN & Co.

1487.

Consignees.

LANSON'S CHAMPAGNE | OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-

LANSON PÉRE ET FILS

AB SUPPLIED TO THE "GUARDS.".. THIS CHAMPAGNÉ was selected: for the CALEDONIAN BALL is Shanghal..

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., Solo Agentr Hoogkong and China. 13, Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 14th April, 1893.

THEY LEAD: THEM ALL.

THE CELEBRATED

CALIFORNIA WINES,

SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO-per-Steamship-

GAELIC

The above Steamer Having arrived, Consignees - of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bils of Lading for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along- 1463 side.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will he landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

from the well-known Vineyards of Messrs. KOHLER AND VAN BERBEN, San Francisco, and JULIAN P. SMITH (Olivina) Livermore,

Calfornia,

Guaranteed to ba Pure and Unadulterated...: Però BLACKBERRY BRANDY and fresh SPRING Consignments of BARTLETT MINERAL WATER by each Steamer, *Prices forwarded on application to

MACONDRAY BROTHERS & LOCKARD.

Commission Merchants, met

No, jo, Water Street,

Yokohama, 12th August, 1802

Shipping.

STEAMERS:

Yokohama.

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

HE Steamably

ENERGIA *

Hongkong, 1st May, 1893...

'"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. --

FROM ANTWERP, HAMBURG. AND

HE Steamship

STRAITS.

THE *** "HOLYROOD”.

having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneer of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk fato the Gödowna) - of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery"" Tad

may be obtained.

Stokes, Commander, will be despatched for the Above Port on or about THURSDAY, the 18th May, fastead of as previously advertised, .1.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.

Agents, Hengkong, ngth April, 1993.

Tag

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 Noon on the 6th. May, or they "will not be recogaland.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be atarained an the 5th May, at 3.P.M. R

No Fire Insurance has been affected, and any Goods remaining: In the Godowns ater the Sik May, will be subject to rent

Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given befors 3 Feat. TO-DAY

Bills of Lading will, be commbersigned by

SHEWAN & Co.

Hongkong, 9th April, 1895-