1893-05-08 — Page 1

No. 3440

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorized Capital

£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital..........................................m2. 500,000

HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG,,

Court of Director

D. Gillies, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

ChowTeng Shang E. W. Wotton, Esq. H. Stelterfoht, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq.

Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai,

Amor and Foochow.

BANKERS:

The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (L.)

Interest for 1 months Fixed, 5 per Cent,

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CURRENT ACCOUNTS"

Hongkong, ayth April, 1893.

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

SUBSCRIBED Capital .......... $2,000,0009 CAPITAL CALLED-UP.............. 251,093.150 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chairman, Adolf von André, Esqj F. D. Sassoon, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq.

David McLean, Esq.

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

Head Office-3, Princes Street, London. Broscher-Bombay, Calcutts, Hongkong, and

Shangbal

Agincha-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama.

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

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, roth April, 1803-

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

'INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE.

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Entimations. ·

NOTICE.

PUBLIC MEETING will be held, in the CITY HALL, on THURSDAY, the with

| day of May, at 5 PM, for the purpora of considering and determining upon the formation of a LOCAL, ASSOCIATION, having for its object the obtalolog for the INHABITAN IS OF HONGKONG INCREASED POWERS in the MANAGEMENT of all LOCAL AFFAIRS.

JNO. J. FRANCIS Chairman, Provisional Committee. Hongkong, 25th April, 1893.

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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING 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 subjofoed Resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company beld on the First day of May, 1893 will be submitted for confirmation isa Special Resolution -

That the first 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 Lieu thereof the following Subsectiog and marginal note be inserted, viz :-

ly Ist-It may invest the Funds of the Company in or upon English, Indian, Funda 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 or leasehold property in Hongkong or elsewhere, and in or upon deposits with or loans at interest to any Binking Institutions wherever established, and

in or upon such other Securities as it may in its discretion think fit, and may from time to time convert or resize any invested re-invest the mone in or upon any of the Securities

aforesaid us occasion requires. "

By Order of the Board.

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Hongkong, and May, 1891.

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED ........................£1,125,000

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. Į

NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 3 per cent. per ausum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS ***

For 12 Months......................................5 per cent.

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong Hongkong, 4th February, 1893- [192

Insurances.

EXAMPLES OF THE COST

· OF ASSURANCE'TO A MAN AGED. 30

NEXT BIRTHDAY.

£1,000

STG. payable at death, would

cost per quarter at the rate of-

6 18 o (a) If premiums are payable for

or 9 11,6 (8)

or fi: 46 (c)

01 Ž13 a ¤ (α)

whole of life

If premiums are limited to so

years If premiums are limited to 15 If the Sum Assured la mada payable at age go, or at death if previous.**

years;*

* Secured payments.

HE same provitons it commenced at age 40 n.be would cost respectively (4) £8,15.0, (4)£13.5.0 (6) £1304, (8) £3768 per quarter.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. Agents

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STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

GENERAL NOTICE,

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED,)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,}

$835-333-35)

EQUAL TO .ogiallki

imamo)

RESERVE FUND $318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, D

LO YEUX MOON, Kas?]'

Las dino, Esq.

LOỰ TRO SHUN, Xiş,

MANAGER.-HO AMEI.

MARINE BISS U GOUD, es, den

werkch

st Currant Rates to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 3 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.

NOTICE,

*HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY THE

LIMITED,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

AN INTERIM BONUS

MONDAY, MAY 8, 1893.

Intimations.

W. POWELL & CO.

RX S. S. "GLENFALLOCH,"

FURTHER SHIPMENT OF LADIES AND CHILDREN'S

STRAW HATS,

SPECIALITIES IN LADIES COLOURED

STRAW HATS AND BONNETS.

Hongkong 6th May, 1893

W. POWELE & CO

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B, C, Codo.-TELEPHONE, No. 31.

PROPRIETORS...ammenzune

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THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

"THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, Torunequalled 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 Pedder's Whar the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices, DOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convers passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being

andar experienced supervision.

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

spadons Verandabs, are lighted by gan and fitted throughout with electric communicators The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public BILLIARD ROOMS (Six Engilsh and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience, handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are served at, any, boat

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management,

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The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only passengers

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Intimations.

THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS,

JMAY93

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(Corner of Queen's Road and Duddall Street). THE Undersigned has received lostractions

THE Undersigned han always thought that

such a place on thila was the one thing needed to it in between HOTEL LIFE and the PRIVATE FOARDING HOUSE-providing it be First-class in every detail. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP STEAK at any hour of the Dav, p to ir ; or later If notice be elven. He is slan prenwad to SUPPLY MEALS 10 PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or ORDER-the Parties sending Dishes, &c. for same-and Cash Scale on application.

Monthly Board for One Person,..$15.00 Time AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS, always on hand and served in every Style.'TAN *Breakfast

.$15.00

$0.50

Dioner k

$1.00 SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERServed In Excellent Style at short notice.

W. THOMAS, Proprietor.

Hangkong, 3rd May, 1893.

SHIP

STEAM. WATER-BOATS.

$28

'HIPS Supplied with FRESH WATER for BOILERS and DOMESTIC PURPOSES with despatch.

J. W. KEW & Co

2nd Floor,

18, Praya Central,

Hongkong, zoth April, 1893.

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AN APPEAL

SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN TOSVERRI RAISE ROAD, bere Lost respectfully to APPEAL to the Realdents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kad patronage and support, and desires to state that he will be pleased to receive andern for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

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

Ladies Children's Under-clothing. Children's Dresses, and all lenda of Embroidery

and

HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved, type convey | Materials can be supplied, If required.

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

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Hongkong, 12th February, 1893.

Twenty-Five

per Cent, apon Contributions for the year 1892, has been Declared,

WARRANTS may be bad on application at the Office of the SOCIETY on and after the Sih May.

By Order of the Board.

N. J. EDE, ·

Secretary.

[498 Hongkong, 24th April, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE..

FTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP

TRANSFERED on which the Calla on the. NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.

By Order,

ATHARES of this Company will be

Hongkong, 10th April 1893,

R. LYALL,

R. TUCKER

Manager.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.".

FOR SALE.

●LACK GUT TENNIS BATS.

BLA

Secretary,

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S

D R KNORR'S LION BRAND ANTIPYRIN E..

(DOSE FOR ADULTE IS TO 35 GRAINS: TROY.)

most approved efficacions

CELLULVID HANDLED TENNIS BATS.

́"DEMON”-TENNIS. BATS.

AYRES' TENNIS BALLS, “CHAMPION" and *WIMBLEDON," Lane, Crawford & Co.'s "OLYMPIA”. TENNIS BALLS. STEAM-TARRED TENNIS NETS, TENNIS POLES, “CAVENDISH" SETS POLES and NETS.

TENNIS SHOES.

Hongkong, 4th May, 1803

LANE.CRAW

W. BREWER.

QUEEN'S ROAD.

(1071

LAZENGER'S DEMON TENNIS BATS.

CHAMPION TENNIS HATS.

ALLIANCE TENNIS BATS.

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BATS.

--- FAVORITE, FALCON, &C.

AYRES REGULATION TENNIS BALLS.

FAULTLESS UNDERSEWN and other BALLS,

PARLOUR SKITTLES and other Games:

SPECIAL BLACK GUT BATS,

I they in or of HEADACHE MI SLAZENGER & SONS' 1893 BALLS.

GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and mapy, other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Medical Faculty. Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINKI Each Tin bears the inventor's signature "Dr. KNORR” la red letters,

*DERMATOL is the best Vulnerary; its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, fa described as smaking.

To be had at every reputed Chemist and Drogeriat

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

Beware of spurious Imitations.

Hongkong, 1st April, 18934-

THE

MAT NOTICE.

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7iHRA. AJndersigned are prepared to accept contracts for the Sopply of ITALIAN. MARBLY MONUMENTS, These Monuments

beautifully carver of the best design and workmanship, and their prices are very reason-

Able They have also for Sale AMERICAN

MARBLE MONUMENTS at-greatly reduced polces for a period of TWO MONTES ONLY Hom the date hereof). A discount of 5 per cent, as per schedule of prices, will be allowed to all buyers, and a futher discount of 5 per cent.. making to per cent. in all, will be allowed Jo Military Naval and Police Officers, Hospection; is respectfully invited. They hava also HONGKONG GRANITE MONUMENTS for Sale af reasonable prices, terro

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS & CURRENT RATES on Goods, & Policies grailed to all Parts: of the 'world ipayable" at any of its Agencies,

WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary, HEAD OFFICE. :^2) No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, ? Hongkong, arsi February, 1893, n 173 1 CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON

THEARTAI YUN SHOP,

No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, 133 April, 1893.

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NOTICE.

THE Unden med begs to notify the Public fees beg to run to Cucina

Trustse: the GOODWILL and STOCK-IN

FOOTBALLS. BOYS' CRICKET SETS.

TENNIS BELTS for Ladles and Gentlemen,

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

W. BREWER,

Hongkong, 7th April, 1893.

ל.

· UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL,

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

SALTERS' CELEBRATED BLACK QUT TENNIS BATS.

AYRES 1898 CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS BALLS.

1.

SALTERS' ALL BUCK, RED RUBBER

TENNIS SHOES.

TENNIS NETS AND POLES.

Hongkong, 6th April, 1893.

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KELLY & WALSH; LIMITED

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG;?).

y staregon.

W. ROBINSON & C...

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTELY HONGKONG,

PIANO TUNING.

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTRED, T SINGLE TUNING.. tusias simin ayy ya

5:00: #TUNINGS A YEAR SOURõunapääosaiqə)vempiLADELERDIDONTA

HE:1

INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE

ORDER AND CONDITI

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

Hongkong, 22nd April, 1893.

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NOTICE.

DIVING.

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

etc.

Stebe and Gorman's apparatus (Double or Single Pamps) can be provided.

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

References regarding work executed in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Chins Seas can be seen,

DETONATOR,

c/o Office of the Hongkong Teligraph. [$18 Hongkong, 29th April, 1893.

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), the 9th May, 1893, commencing at 9.30 P.M.

at bis SALE ROOMS, Queen's Road, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE, &C,

Comprising TAPESTRY with PLUSH · COVERED DRAWING-ROOM SUITE.

MARBLE-TOP CENTRE and SIDE TA-

BLES, CHEFFONIER.

BEVELLED GLASS OVERMANTEL, PIC- TURES and ORNAMENTS.

CARPETS and HEARTH RUGS.

DINING TABLE, MARBLE-TOP SIDE- BOARD with BEVELLED 'GLASS BACK, DINNER' WAGGONS, VIENNA CHAIRS, GLASS BOOK-CASE, WRITING DESKS and COPYING PRESS.

CROCKERY, GLASS & PLATED WARE. DOUBLE & SINGLE IRON BEDSTEADS, DOUBLE and SINGLE WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS DOORS, CHEST of

DRAWERS, MARBLE-TOP BUREAU with

‚BEVELLED GLASS; -DRESSING TABLE

and MARBLE-TOP WASHSTAND.

COOKING STOVE,

&C. TERMS OF SALE:-As customary. y

Exc.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer.

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Hongkong, 6th May, 1893.

Shipping.

STEAMERS,

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN,"

Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Forts TO-MORROW, the oth instant at Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, 8th May, 1893,

[531 "SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP,

THE Steamship

"DENBIGHSHIRE," Captain Vayan, will be despatched as above, en er about the 13th May.

For Freight or Farage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,

Agents Hongkong, 28th April, 1893.

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EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN. STEAM- SRIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at MACAO, TIMOR, PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND FORTE, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND,

THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY, THE Steamship

THE MIKE COAL is

BITUMINOUS COAL

of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes It has been pronounced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japaneso Costa. Its export is focreasing yearly, and the opinions expressed by several of the largest regular 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 Underdgned :—. 2:

FRESHNESS of the coil.

· UNIFORMITY-of-quality............ -FREEDOM from impurities.

Supply in any quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch,..... BEST of weight, etc, etc.

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MITSUI BUSSAN' KAISHIA, Sole Agents. Mangkong, 4th September, 180s."

WKING WO CHEONG, COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA-

DORES, STEVEDORES, ¦ Bbcy plan Have for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI COAL,

ex GODOWN and ex SHIP.

TR. J. W. BOYD, Superintendent at

COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. DETTER RESULTS than agy Japanese Coal he has ever tised

For full particulam as to paloe, 8cc.,

Apply to

KING WO CHEONG, -No. 35, Praya Central, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893, AR (187 PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINTIELD'S...), QUEEN'S ROAD EAST,

JACANCIES for GENTLEMEN of MAR- VAND COUPLES at Moderate Tensi

MRE, STAINFIELD, Bus Proprietress, Hongkong,,31st December 1892,

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BOARD AND RESIDENCE. OMFORTABLY FURNISHED

FURNISHED ROOMS, A Board and Table Accommodation, ByeApply to

Mrs. MATHER,

a, Pedder's Hill. [36 Hongkong, 28th February, 1893.

"MENMUIR," Captain Craig, will be despatched for the abova Porta on SATURDAY, the 13th May, at Days light, I, .

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Ice, do, throughout the voyage. A duly quallied Surgeon and Stewardess are carried

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong 29th April, 1893.

[$16

**MOGUL, "-LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL. *HE Steamship

TH

"ENERGIA,”

Stokes, Commander, will be despatched for the | above Port on or about THURSDAY, the 18th

May, Instead of as previojaly silvertised.

For Freight or Passage, Apply to

DODWELL, CARLYLL & Co. Agents, Hongkong, 29th April, 1893)

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A NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

FOR HONOLULU,

THE Company's Steamably

"MITKE MARU” will leave Yokohama for the above Port on or

about the 6 prosimo,

Cargo for transhipment will be sent forward not later than the 27th instant,

For Freight and further particulars, apply to atatus of fat B. GEÒ, R. STEVENS,

*Agent:va třně Hongkong, xat May, 1893, horm

SAILING VESSELS,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

THE 100 AL, British Ship

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

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co Hongkong, zoth February, 1893.

FOR NEW YORK. UN-THE 3/5 L. LL. German Ship

"IRON DUKE " Haskagen, Harter," will load bare for the abera Fort, and will have quick despatch, quy Ti

For Freight, apply to

'SHEWAN &' Co. Hongkong, 21st April 189300midt, nema[487.

HONGKONG TIMBER" YARD, WANCHALA

REGON: PINE SPARS ́ And: LUMBER

bres) A REGEN LA MALLORY,

Hongkong, 24th Juno, sõite down. Kun £66

KOCH'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE,

ŽIŤ.00 PER ANNUM.:

THE MANO IN GOOD

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(454 PIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED,,

TRADE of the TEEN VIE OIL SHOP, No. Bonham Stand West, "and that to will COAL CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE Gary on the same Business in the same place

CORETAN and under the paine Style. HIPS VISITING MANILA: SUFFLIND DE S WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, AC

kong, tilb Apell, 1893. WATER and BALLAST BOATSTM*

油牛征天雄小德比 Manila, 13th Maith, 1899, Belah me

MOW TACKS

STOR

NO. 30, STANLEY STREET.

OARD 224 LODGING, Fer Day.

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