1893-08-19 — Page 1

No. 3527

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ..................... (3,000,000

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET-

CAPITAL CALLER-UP... 251,093-150 TING of SHAREHOLDERS will be beld

BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Wm. Kerwick, Esq.-Chairman. Adolf von André, Eng. | F.D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H.D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.

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

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

Shanghai,

Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama: RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS And Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained on application.

CHANTREY INÇHBALD,

Manager.

(887 Hongkong, roth April, 1803-

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL.....EL,800,000 SUBSCRIBED 120,000

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

NTEREST ALLOWED on

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.

per annum on the Daily Bairoce

ON FIXED DEPOSITÉ ;—

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

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong. [192

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital........1,000,000 Subscribed Capital..

500,000

HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.

Canst of Directors:---- D. Gilles, Esq. ChowTung Shang, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq. Kwan Hot Chuen, Esq, H. Stolterlobt, Esq.

Chlef Manager

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR. Branches-Londen, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amor.

BANKERS: The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Flaed, 5 per Cent.

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CURRENT ACCOUNTS'

Hongkong, 24th May, 1893.

Insurances.

THE

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STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

in the OFFICEX of the COMPANY, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the jeth June, 1893.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 21st August, | both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board of Directors, '

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

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Hongkong, 1st August, 1893. DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK AND COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 211 August, at 3.30 P.M., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st December last.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to 21st August, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

FRANK W. WATTS, Manager,

· Hongkong, 9th August, 1893;"

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

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AFTER the date NO FULLY FAID-UP

SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Namo renala Uzpak.

By Order,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1893.

Intimations.

W. POWELL & CO.

OUR

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,

COMMENCES

MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH ̧

Hongkong rgth August, 1803

W. POWELL & CO.

16

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NOW READY.

PRICE $2.50.

DOLLARS AND STERLING

EXCHANGE TABLES,

AT DIFFERENT RÄTES

FROM 2 TO 3/

ASCENDING BY ONE SIXTEENTH OF A PENNY.

Hongkong, 5th August, 1893.

Secretary,

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R. LYALL

Hongkong, toth April, 1893-

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

SUMMER CHARGES.

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEFTEMBER, $75 PER MONTH

for BOARD and LODGING in ROOMS facing Peddar Sheet or to the Eastward,

FURNISHED ROOMS without Board $45 Per Month. Apply to Manager and/or Secretary,

HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, 19th May, 1893.

1557

THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS,

| (Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Strett)

THE

“HE Undersigned has always thought that such place as this was the one thing needed to fit in between Hotel Larr and the

PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE-providing it be [8. First-class to every detail. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at ady hour of the Day, up to 11 P.M.; or later If notice be given. He is also prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or ORDER--the Parties sending |Dishes, &c., for same-and Cash. Scale on

application.

ASSURANCE.

L. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:- (a)-It secures an immediate Provision for walo and family or other rela- tives in event of early death, (8)-It provides a Fand for Retirement. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan valnes are. larger than under ordinuty Policies) 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN.

THREE YEARS IN FORCE... should the Follcy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments-he will be entitled to receive, on application, FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Proa. pectus.

Full particulars on application,

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Monthly Board for One Person...$35.00 Tiain.....YOFUAFTOKÓJEVIDIR.($15.00 AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always on hand and served in every Style. Breakfast..............

SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served

$0.50

$1,00

W. THOMAS, Proprietor.

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In Excellent Style at short notice.

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1893.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE. OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN- FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation.

Apply to

Mix MATHER,

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KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

PUBLISHERS.

THE

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HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A. B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 32.

PROPRIETORS......................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,

~HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East,

of

THEONGquid accommodation to travelers and others. is situated in the centre the game of the General Post Office and the Hongkong Clab, adjacent to Fedder's Wharf the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passenger and baggage to and from all Mail Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the evening being

under experienced supervision.

O

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

spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and pablic

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

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.

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

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the fire doors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,

Hongkong, rath February, 1891.

R. TUCKER

Manager.

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W. BREWER.

JEW STOCK ARTISTS' MATERIALS. BOOKS OF TRAVELS,

NEW

New Stock Ladies' Shoes.

Tennis Bats, Balls, Nets, &c.

Hand-painted Photo tames.

Photo Albums.

Photo Screens.

New French Novels.

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Hongkong, rath July, 1893.

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

F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PRÓVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,

PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG,

SOLE AGENts for

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., HARTMANN'S RAHTIEN'S GENUINE

Agente,

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE,

Hongkong, 8th August, 1893.

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SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF

NEW ZEALAND.

HE Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE and MARINE INSURANCES 40

fracurable terms.

:

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

S. J. DAVID & Con

Agents.

Hongkong, 1st November, 1892. *.

GENERAL NOTICE,

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL,

TAELS -600,000

LQUAL 20 mm) 8833.333-334 RESERVE FUND............ $315,00400 BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LO YEUE MOON, ES

Lax Sixo, Esq. LOU TO SHUR, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

(ARINE RISKS 0 GOOD8, de, inkam at Current Bates to all part of the World..

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HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST.

COMPOSITION.

HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT.

New Music, 5 pieces for $1.

Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Coursing and Falconry, Hunting and Driving. Billiards By Cook,

| Essays on Naval Defence,

{ Brassey's Naval Annual,

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUREN'S ROAD

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SHOOTING SEASON 1893/

FOWLING PIECES IN CASES WITH IMPLEMENTS, MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES, WINCHESTER CARBINES, COLES "LIGHTNING" CARBINES, REVOLVERS.

ELBY'S CARTRIDGE CASES-

METAL COVERED, GREEN, BLUE AND BROWN.

CARTRIDGES LOADED with (EC) or "ALLIANCE" GUNPOWDER.

PIGOU, WILES AND LAWRENCE'S " ALLIANCE " SPORTING POWDER.

NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.

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Intimations.

THE HIGH SCHOOL,

ST. PATRICK'S HALL, Garden Road.

HE CHRISTMAS TERM will commence

THE Angaal 31st, at Nine AM.

For Special Prospectus and Revised Scale of Fees, apply to

THE HEAD MASTER. Hongkong, 18th August, 1891.

THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, (LIMITED),

NOTICE

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【OTICE is hereby given that at a MEET-

ING of the DIRECTORS of this Com pany held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, CON-

NAUGHT HOUSE, Queen's Read Central, Victoris, 189% CALL of Fifty Cents per Share was made upon all Members holding Ordinary Shares of the Company, and that the exme will be PAYABLE to the Secretary at the OFFICE of the Company aforesaid, or to Messrs. SYME & Co, the Company's Agents at SINGAPORE, on or before the 3rd September, 1893.

Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 28th day of Joly,

· And Notice" is also given that, in accordance with Clause 24 of the Company's Articles of Association, if the Sum Payable in respect of any Call be not pald on or before the said grd September, 1893, the Holder for the time being of the Share in respect of which the Call shall have been made shall pay laterest for the same, at the rate of Ten Dollars per centom per Ennum from the said 3rd September, 1893, to the time of the setual payment,

SHAREHOLDERS are requested to note that SCRIP must be sent in whon Paying Calls, In order that such Payments may be endorsed thereon.

By Order of the Directors,

A. O'D. GOURDIN,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 29th July, 1893.

[855 EDISON'S LATEST IMPROVED LOUD SPEAKING PHONOGRAPH.

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G, AND SUITE.

PROFESSOR SERS, barleg decided to

remala a few days longer in Hongkong, is prepared to receive orders for private entertain- ments at any resident's house, and will also show daily is a private room at the Victoria Hotel.

Come and hear what is justly called the "WONDER OF THE 19TH CENTURY," which reproduces the best Songs and Music of the most famous Celebrities of the World.

Prices strictly moderate. Hongkong, 14th August, 1893.

THE STEAMSHIP "OORYTA,"

TAKE notice that I have received an autho- Board of Trade, London, authorising me to rity, dated the zoth June, 1893, from the Change the name of the Steamsḥlə "OURYIA,” and that from this date the sald Steamship will be called and known by the name of “KWONG HOL,"

The Steamer leavea HONGKONG (Jardine's Wharf, West Point) for CANTON on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, at 6 10 P.M.;. and leaves CANTON for HONGKONG en MON DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 5 P.M. The steamer has always Superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers.

TSEUNG SZ KAL Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.

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AN APPEAL.

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN 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 state that The 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

Kod Children's Under-clothing, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required,

The Superlatens 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, aand April, 1893.

J. W. KEW & CO.S STEAM WATER BOATS.

PURE FRESH WATER.

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

› LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI,

THE Company's Steamship

"FOKIEN," Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the zoth instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 19th August, 1893,

1919 FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship

"HANKOW,"

Captain West, will be despatched as above pa

or about SATURDAY the 19th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents.

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Hongkong. 14th Augast. 1891. "SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Steamship "TROCAŠ,” Steamship "SPONDILUS.”.

Steamship "ELAX."

Steamship "VOLUTE."

Steamship "MUREX,"

Steamship "TURBO,"

Steamship "CONCH."

Steamship "CLAM,” –

Steamship "BULLMOUTH." FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK.

"SPONDILUS,

THE Next Sulting will be the Steamship via SINGAPORE, on or about arst August. To be followed by the Steamship

"ELAX."

For Freight, &c, apply to

+

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents

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Hongkong, 281h July, 1801. NB-The Steamers of this Line will be despatched monthly from Hongkong, and offer exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishable tian. Copies of reports on out-turn of cargoes cargo, owing to an improved method of ventila

may be had on application to the Agents.

..

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, *- THE Steamship

THE

"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"

Captain Cuming I be despatched as above Instead of as previously advertised. on or about WEDNESDAY, the 30th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLIEL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 18th August. 1803

f78d

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK, 'HE 100 A L Hawalian Bark

“FOOHNG SUKY," Mahony, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and Augart, 1893.

(870

THE

FOR NEW YORK,

THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Baric

"FREEMAN," Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Part, and will have quick despatch/

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and August, 1893

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Consignees.

די

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE.

“ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"PERU."

[403 CO

THE attention of Sutrowners, AGENTS and CAPTAINS is called to the Superior Quality TYTAM FILTERED WATER offered by J. W. KEW & Co., also to the advantages derived from their being able to Supply their Water in one-fourth the time secupled by the old fashioned and obsolete hand pumps..

No impeding the loading or discharging of Cargo

Quickest despatch with lowast possible rates.

J. W. KEW & Co,

c/o Carmichael & Co, Ld. Hongkong, 13th June, 1895

The above Steamer baring anived, Conalgnees of Cargo aro bereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to isku Immediate delivery of their Goods from along" side.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vensel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expants.

1.S. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

Hongkong, 15th August, 1893.

1684 N

DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, WADS, CAFS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND HAGS, THE MIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,

*G

EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES

-ALWAYS-IN-STOCK-

AT

REASONABLE PRICES.

Hoogkong, 14th July, 189j.

DR.

KNOR R'S LION BRAND

ANTI FYRINE.

Hongkong, gih August, 1893.

1798

OSK FOR ADULTS 15 TO 35 GRAINS TROY.)

GUN CLEANERS, &o, &c.

LANE.CRAWFORD&C°

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

THE MUKE COAL is a

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 Cosis. Its

To be Let.

TO LET.

IQ. 2, SEYMOUR TERRACE.

THIRD FLOOR in No. 6, Queen's Road. ROOMS in College Chambers.. No. 4, OLD BAILEY STREET. OFFICES in Victoria Bulidings.

DAVID BASSOON, 30NS & Co. "Hongkong, 23rd June, 1803.

Togr

TO LET. \\WELLING. HOUSES :---

"BURNBRAE," Glenealy, "THE WILDERNESS," Cains Rosd, "NORMAN COTTAGE" Rabisson

Road.

export is increasing yearly, and the opinions D

'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

I the most approved and most efficacious

frembdy in Cares of HEADACHE HITS long established SELECT Familly Hotal, situated on the Band, facing the river, in the bunkers direct from the Undersigned

GRAINE, NEURALGIA,~~RHEUMATISM,

»

FEVER, TYPHUS INFLUENZA, DENGUE, centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and he latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites thany other complaints. It is also the very

Antseptle Highly recommended by the and Single Requr, with hot and cold water fald on, Douche, SHOWER SPRALE, ce, and hated Midical Pheniry, "Ask for Dr, KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE Zach Tin bears the inventor's to a comfortable temperature during winter,

**DE, KNORR. În red lottare...

DERMATOL the best Valuerary; Its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, is described as simasing.

JiTo' be 'bad' at every reputed, Chendet and "Einigelku

Buppilos constantly on hand at the China Kirport, Import, sind Bank Ca-Solo Agents for

10924: Bévars of sparlour Högakong, 104 April, als

SEPARATE-ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, bu

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1893, "An Austrians will attend on Passengers by Matt Steamers,

ATHIC ADDRIIE )—-”"CENTRAL, BHANGHAL"

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR

FRESHNESS of the coal. UNIFORMITY of quality, FREEDOM from Impurities.

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

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,

Sola Agents... Hongkong, 5th September, 1891. CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON,

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COAL CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE. “HIPS VISITING MANILA "SUPPLIED SHIPS

WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &C. WATER and BALLÁST, BOATS, Manila, igih March, 1895.

No.

4 RIPON TERRACE-Boɛham Road.

-Nos. 3,-8 and 9, CHANCERY LANI FLOORS in Bine Bulidings.

FLOORS in Eigin Street, Poul Street

and Staunton Street.

FLOORS in No. 5. Shelley Street. Nos. 6 & 14, KNUTSFORD TERRACE,

Kowloon,

Now, 11 and 13, COUMBE ROYAL--

Magazine Gep-Furnished,

OFFICES

FIRST and SECOND FLOORS No.

Queen's Road Central, over the Bank of Calans Aman and Strald, Liniek, PRAYA CENTRAL; over Meins. Dow-

glas Lapïnik & Co.

No. 7, PRAYA CENTRAL, orm New

Oriental Bank.

GODOWNS *****

CABLUR BUILDINGS."" THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMEN

(Apply to:- Kvapkat

& AGENCY Co, Läde