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No. 3531

Banks.

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The Hongkong Telegrapy.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.

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

500,000

HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:--

D. Gillies, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

ChowTong Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches.-London, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amoy-

BANKERS-

The Commercial Buik of Scotland.

Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld)

Interest for 12 months Fixed, $ per Cent

Hongkong, 24th May, 1893. 20

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND

Entimations.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, THE DIVIDEND of SEVEN PER CENT. per Share for the Six Meaths ending, 30th June, 1893, DECLARED at Monday's Ordlasty Hall-yearly Meeting, will be PAYABLE at the Premises of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on and after TUES DAY, the 22nd August, and Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrante at the Company's Office, No. 14, Praya Contral

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong, 21st August, 1893.

[934 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893:

Intimations.

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlla "—A, B, C. Coda.—TELEPHONE, No. 32.

PROPRIETORS.

THE HONG KONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

~HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East Tords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opposito the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping | Offices.

The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and haggage to and from all Mall Steriners. | THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every dollency, the cutrius being

year anding 30th June last, at the rate under experienced supervision.

UNE FOUND STERLING per Share of $135, le PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 21st instant, at the Offices of the CORPORATION, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

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By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, roth August, 1893-

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

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THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED Capital

£3,000,000

CAPITAL CALLID-UP£ 251,093.15,0°

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

W. Keswick, Esq.-Chalimat.

Adolf von André, E1q. | F. D. S281000, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Ergi

Egbert Iveson, Esq.

David McLean, Esq.

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

Head Office-3, Pilaces Street, London. Bruncker-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and

Shangbal,

Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama:

RATES OF INTEREST,

LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS

A Fixed Deposlis, can be ascertained

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, rath April, 1803-

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

NOTICE.

FTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP

A SHARES of this Company will be

TRANSFERRED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.

By Order,

Hongkong, roth April, 1893.

R, LYALL,

Secretary.

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HONGKONG TRADING.

COMPANY.

MONDAY, AUGUST 215T, 1893.

THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, 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 public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English 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 Expert 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 five Boors aboys. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.

Hongkong, x2th February, 1892.

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R. TUCKER

Manager,

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W. BREWER.

JEW STOCK ARTISTS' MATERIALS.

NEW

New Stock Ladies' Shoes. Tennis Bats, Balis, Nets, &c.

Hand-painted hoto ramet.

Photo Albums.

Photo Screens.

New French Novels.

BOOKS OF TRAVELS.

New Music, 5 pleces for $1. Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Flashing, Tennis, Courting and Falconry, Hunting and Driving. Billiards by Cook.

| Essays on Naval Defence.

| Birsicy's Naval Anosa).

W. BREWER,

UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD

SHOOTING SEASON 1893!

OUR

Hongkong, 12th July, 1893.

A

NNUAL

STOCKTAKING

CLEARANCE SALE

£1,500,000 £1,125,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANX, LIMITED.

'NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent.

per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :--

"For 17 Month.....5 per cent.

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

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ASSURANCE.

1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :-

(a)-It secures an Immediate Provision

is now proceeding.

GREAT DARGAINS,

IN ALL THE DEPARTMENTS.

J. P. COTTAM,

Managing Partner.

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Hongkong, arst August, 1893.

EDISON'S LATEST IMPROVED LOUD.

SPEAKING PHONOGRAPH.

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

PROFESSOR SERS, having decided to remain a few days longer in Hongkong, is prepared to receive orders for private entertain- ments at any resident's house, and will also show dally a private room at the Victoria

Holeh

Come and hear what la 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.

P.M.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

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for wife and family or other rela-THE SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS be Shot lor on SATURDAY, the 26th tives in event of early death.

Instant-Ranges, 200 and 300 yards. Time, 3

ED. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1893.

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THE STEAMSHIP “QORYIA.”

(8)-It provides a Fund for Retirement. ()-It supplies an excellent Iovestment for the regular accumulation! of small fixed sums of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan values are larger than under ordinary Policies. 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments he will be entitled to receive, on application, & FREE PAID-UP' POLICY for a

TAKE notice that I have received an antho-

dated the zath June, 1893, from the Board of Trade, London, authorfiing me to change the name of the Steamship "GORYIA," and that from this piste the old Steamship will be called and known by the name of "KWONG

HOI."

The Sickmer leaves HONGKONG (Jardína's

proportionate amount of the SumWharf, West Point) for CANTON on SUNDAYS,

Assured, as explained in the Pros pectul.

Fall particulars on application,'

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.' Agents,

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

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Hongke ug. 8th August, 1893. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE. INSURANCE COMPANY-OF

NEW ZEALAND.

“HE Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on Ivkourable terms.

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

S. J. DAVID & Coj

Agents.

Hongkong, 1st November, 1891,

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000)

EQUAL TO

$813,333-33- RESERVE FUND ........................ $318,000.00)

LE SING, Esq.

Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

P.M

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, at 6.30 P.M.; and leaves CANTON for HONGKONG on MON- DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, HE' The steamar has always Superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers.

TSEUNG SZ KAL. Hongkong, 11th August, 1393,

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AN APPEAL SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN

THCONVENT, 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 she will be pleased to receive order for all Kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Skirts made in order, and Cuffs. and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials cin be supplied, if requited.

The Superioress will, also be inest grateful for MAY!PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made inte Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who a thaght by the Sisters

Hongkong, hand Apell, '2803.

J. W. KEW & CO.5.

STEAM WATER BOAT 5,

PURE FRESH WATER,

T403

THE altcoion of GSTPOWERS AGENTS and CAPTAINS is called to the Superior Quality

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LO YRUK MOON, Esq. of TYTAM FILTERED WATER offered by IW, KEW & Co., also to the advantages Carved from their being able to Supply their "Waler in one-fourth the time occupied by the old fashioned and obsolete hand pampa, la

No impeding the loading or discharging of dermatch with Lowest possible rates. Quickest despatch

J. W. KEW & Con c/o Carmichael & Co, Ld. Hongkong, zsih June, 1893.

[ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken MA

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the | Cary. -World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9. PRAYA WEST, - Hongkong' 17th December, 1885. ̧ 1869

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

ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES;—

METAL-COVERED, GREEN, BLUE AND BROWN.

CARTRIDGES LOADED with (E.C.) or "ALLIANCE" GUNPOWDER:

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

NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.

Notices of Firms,

A. E. SKEELS&Co.,

Telegraphic Address "SOBRINGS," Hongkong

(A.B.C. Code 4th Edition.)-

| AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &

GENERAL MERCHANTS. Na 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, Under Mesars, Douglas Lapraik & Co.'s Officer..

**MISIRS. A E SKEELS & Co. under-

take Sales Privately, or by Auction, of any class of Goods or Property. Prempt Settlements Guaranteed. Immediate Cash advances on Goods ler Auction.

Cargoes 'received for Storage, Insurances effected.

Hongkong, 28th April, 1893-

NEW

Auctions,

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

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AND SECOND-HAND

FURNITURE, &c. (For Sundry Accounts.)

at the AUCTION Mart, 17, Praya CENTRAL, on SATURDAY, August z6th, 1893.

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS."

"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Steamship "TROCAS," Steamship "SPONDILUS."

Steamship "ELAX."

Steamship "VOLÜTE”

Steamship "MUREX"

Steamship "TURB"," Steamship "CONCH." Steamship "CLAM."

Steamship "BULLMOUTH.”

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

HE Next Sailing will be the Steamship "ELAX," vís SINGAPORE, on or about 1st October.

For Freight, &c., apply to

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 24th August, 1893.

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N.B.-The Steamers of the Line will be despatched monthly from Hongkons, and offer exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishable cargo, owing to an Improved method of ventils- tion. Copies of reports on out-iurn of cargoes may be had on application to the Agents.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship

"ARGYLL"

AT 3.30 PM. Comprising CRETONNE COVERED DRAWING- ROOM SUITE (Nias Pieces). LEATHER COVERED EASY and other CHAIRS. TAPES- TRY COVERED CHAIRS, DINING and BED ROOM SUITES. HALL and OFFICE FURNITURE, SIDEBOARDS and OVER- MANTELS, EXTENSION DINING TABLES. Captain J. C. Willemson, R.N.R., will be DINNER

DINING-ROOM despatched for the above Port on or about CHAIRS. DINNER SERVICES, COOKING THURSDAY, the 24th fastest, Instead of a STOVES, CURTAINS, PICTURES, ORNA- | previously advertised." MENTS, CLOCKS, SINGLE and DOUBLE For Freight or Passatge, apply to IRON & BRASS MOUNTED BEDSTEADS,

DODWELL CARLILL & Co., DRESSING TABLES. WASHSTANDS,

Agents. TOILET SETS, COMMODES, SOOCHOW Hongkong, 19th August, 1804 BATHS, &, &c.

WAGGONS,

On view on Friday and Saturday A.M.

A. E. SKEELS & Co.,

Auctioneers & Valusters. Offices, 17, Praya Central,

Hongkong, 23rd August, 1893.

PUBLIC AUCTION

1918

·LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S DRAPERY. "HE Undersigned has received instructions

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE

ON

SATURDAY, the 16th August, 1893, commencing at 2.30 PM.,

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' DRAPERY.

Comprising

WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS, ZEPHYRS, INDIAN & MADRAS MUSLINS,

GUN CLEANERS, &c. &c.

Hongkong, gth August, 1803.

LANE CRAWFORD&C°%

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Brind, facing the river, in the

centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with ba latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Bulter and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYE, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR Private Dinner PARTIES, &c.

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 189a. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mail Steamers. N.8.--TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:-"CENTRAL, SHANGHAI.”

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F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

W. POWELL & CO.

OUR

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,

COMMENCES

MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH,

Hongkong 19th August, 1803

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W. POWELL & CO.

16

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NOW READ F.

PRICE $2,50,

DOLLARS AND STERLING

EXCHANGE TABLES,

AT DIFFERENT RATES

FROM 2 TO 3/-)

ASCENDING BY ONE SIXTEENTH OF A 'PENNY.

Hongkong, sih”Auguel, 1895

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

› PUBLISHERS.

DRESS MATERIĀLS in. SERGE, CASH- MERE, MERINO, NUNS' VEILING, &

COSTUMES, EMBROIDERED ROBES, EMBROIDERY, COLOURED DRESS LACES, BLOUSES, JAPANESE CREPE FLANNEL, JAPANESE SILK HANDKER- CHIEFS, EMBROIDERED and BORDERED HANDKERCHIEFS, &c., &c.

Also,

A QUANTITY OF GENTLEMEN'S DRAPERY...

Comprising:-

SUIT LENGTHS in CASHMERE and other MATERIALS, COATINGS, STRIPED FLAN. NELS. SINGLETS, SOCKS, WHITE SHIRTS, HANDKERCHIEFS, TOWELS, &c.

ALSO.

AND

TABLE LINEN, SHEETING, COUNTER. PANES, TABLE COVERS, BRUSSELS RUGS, &, &c.

ONE AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLE, with CUE STAND and CUES, &c.

The above will be on view on Filday, the agth fastant

TERMS OF SALE :--Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer, Hongkong, 22nd August, 1893-

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION,

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. HE Steamship

THE

"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"

[sai

Captain Cuming, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 30th Instant, instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 18th August, 1893-

T

SAILING VESSELS.

1786

FOR NEW YORK, HE 100 À. 1. Hawallan Bark

FOOHNG SUEY," Mabony, Master, will load here for the abovs Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1803-

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L L L American Bark

1870

"FREEMAN," Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and August, 1893.

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Consignees.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "VICTORIA," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE,

[937 are hereby requested to *HE above Steamer having arrived, Consig. send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna ture, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

*HE Undersigned has received instructions

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, ON

MONDAY, August 18th, 1893, AT 2.30 P.M..

at "BURNBRAE" GLENKALY ROAD,

The whole of the

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C.

Comprising

TAPESTRY COVERED

ROOM SUITE.

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

Hongkong, 31st August, 1893

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S. S. "HANKOW,"

FROM NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE, DRAWING-CONSIG Goods are being landed at their “ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby Informed

MARBLE-TOP CENTRE TABLE, CHIM NEY GLASSES, CONSOLE GLASS, PIC-: TURES and ORNAMENTS,

GASALIERS and GAS BRACKETS,

CARPETS and HEARTH RUGS.

rial into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, "at Kowloon," whence and/or from the "wharves delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

CHEFFONIER, GLASS BOOK CASES and have left the Godowas, and sil Goods remaining BOOKS.

CRETONNE COVERED SUITES. EXTENSION DINING TABLE, MARBLE- TOP SIDEBOARD,

WHATNOTS, CROCKERY, GLASS and PLATED-WARE,

LEATHER COVERED DINING-ROOM SUITE.

DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BED. STEADS.

DOUBLE WARDROBES with GLASS DOORS, CHEST of DRAWERS, CHEVAL GLASS, DRESSING TABLES and MARBLE- TOP WASHSTAND,

ONE COLLARD

COTTAGE PLANO, by COLLARD &

ONE FULL-SIZE SIX-POCKET BILLIARD TABLE with BALLS, CUES, &c., Complete.

ONE COOKING STOVE. SUNDRY PLANTS la POYS,

Boon

&&, 'Catalogues'will be issued.

TERMS OF SALE:-As customary,

Abc.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer, Hongkong, 21st August, 1893.

NOTICE.

undelivered after the alth Instant, will ho subject to rent.

All claims against the Steamer "zinst be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th instant, or they will not be recognised

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELI, CARILILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, arst August, 1893,

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F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMARERS, COAL AND PROVISION: MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,

PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

SOLE AGENTS FOR ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

COMPOSITION.

1935 HAR

WANTED $5,000 on MORTGAGE of

- HOUSE and FREEHOLD PRO PERTY La Out-port, For particulars, apply with terms to

MAN HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT... DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,

EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT

c/o Hongkong Telegraph Ollos. || REASONABLE PRICES. Hanging, sin August, 1995-

Hongkong, 24th July, 1891..

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