1893-09-28 — Page 1

No. 3561

Banks.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital

Subscribed Capital....................

£1,000,000 1500,000

HEAD OFFICE:—HONGKONG.

Court of Directors ---

ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen Esq.

D. Gilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amoy.

BANKERS :- The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Aillance Bank (Ld.)

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent

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CURRENT ACCOUNTS”.

Hongkong, 24th May, 1893,

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

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL ..........(2,000, DOD CAPITAL CALLED-UP............. 251,09315.0

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

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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

Shanghii,

Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama:

RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED 90 CURRENT ACCOUNTS And Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

ASSURANCE.

1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT-

AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:-

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1893.

Intimations.

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremin "—A, B, C. Coda--TELEPHONE, NO. 33.

PROPRIETORS..

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

(a)-It secures an immediate Provision

THE HONGKONG HOTEL--the most commodions and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, for wife and family or other rela-ords unequalled accommodation to traveliers and others. It is situated in the centre

the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Fedder's What! (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping | Offices.

tives in event of early death. (0)—It provides a Fund for Retirement.. (c)—It supplies an excellent Investment 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

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

Fall particulars on application,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents,

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1893, SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF

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NEW ZEALAND.

FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES OF ☛HE_Undersigned are prepared to accept

[racurable terms.

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

under experienced supervision.

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

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

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience,

A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, do, 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.

Intimations.

MACAO

HONGKONG, CANTON AND

STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

FANCY FAIR AT MACAO.

· SPECIAL CHEAP EXCURSION,

WEATHER Mill make a SPECIAL PERMITTING, the Steamer

TRIP to MACAO on SUNDAY next, the 1st October, leaving HONGKONG at 9AM,, and | | returning from MACAO #1 10,30 P.M.

In the Alternoon ■ GRAND RELIGIOUS PROCESSION will take place in MACAO, and the SAO FRANCISCO GARDENS, in the Evening & FANCY FAIR will be held in

Fare to Macso and Back, $1. No Second- class or Single Fares. Chinese Servants, 50 Cents each way. Tickets may be obtained at the Office of the Company or on board the Steamer before salg.

T. ARNOLD, Secretary.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1893.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passenger NOTICE is hereby given that the

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS A WATCHMEN are continnally on duty.

Hongkong, 13th February, 1892.

R. TUCKER

Manager.

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SHOOTING SEASON 1893!

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

ELBY'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.

TWENTIETH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the SOCITY will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 7th October. next, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year 1892, and for the ball- year ending the 30th June, 1893.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 18th. September to the 7th October, both days inclusive."

By Order of the Board.

N. J. EDE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd September: 803. [1039

| THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE

STRAITS, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance

with Arllcle No. 18 of the Articles of

Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED, the

to that paid by the local Offices. (887

5. J. DAVID & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 1st November; 1892. . [415

NOTICK.

Hongkong, gth August, 1893. '

Manager.

Hongkong, roth April, 1803.

INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

*****£1,500,000

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

..21,165,000 THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

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LIMITED.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED................... "NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rale of a per cent. per annum on the Dally Balance.

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ON FIXED DEPOSTES D---

For 13 Months......

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.................5 per cent.

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JOHN THURRUEN,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

Entimations.

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THE PHARMACY, 26, QUEEN'S ROAD, TESSRS. FLETCHER & Co. beg to

Malem the Residents of Hongkong and the Shipping Community, that they will OPEN at the above address on TUESDAY first, 26th September. The Store, will be maasged by a thoroughly competent Chemist who will take every care that all DRUGS and CHEMICALS used in the compsanding of prescriptions are PURE and FRESH,

FLETCHER & Co. will have on hand a good selection of Druggista Sundries and Patent Medicines.

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Telephone No. 74.

FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

SUMMER CHARGES,

$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE. No. 4, QN'S ROAD WRIT. Hongkong, 1st September, 1893.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL

TAELS 600,000 $833.333-33- $318,000.00.

EQUAL TO .inner RESERVE FUND

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - LEE SING, Esq. LO YEUK MOON, Esq. Lou TSO SHON, Eq.

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MANAGER-HO AMEI.

ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1884.

Intimations.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

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JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, MR. SASSOON'S CUP will be Shot for

$75 PER MONTH

for BOARD and LODGING in ROOMS facing Peddar Street or to the Eastward.

FURNISHED ROOMS without Board. $45 Per Month,

Apply to Manager and/or Secretary,

HONGKONG HOTEL

Hongkong, 19th May, 1803

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on SATURDAY, the 30th instant— Ranges, 200 and 300 yards. Time, 3 7.M..

The RANGE will be in the occupation of the Military on FRIDAY afternoon from 3 PM

ED, ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, agrd September 1893.

WANTED.

THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, A ROTARY PRINTING PRESS.

(Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Straci.) | Must be in worklog order. THE Undersigned has always thought that

such a place as this was the one thing needed to it in between Horez, LIFE, and the PRIVATE FOARDINO HOVER-providing it be First-class in every detall A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at any hour of the Day, up to 1 4.3 or later If notice be given. He is also prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU of ORDER-the Parties sending Dishes, &c, for same-and Cash, Scale on application.

Monibly Board for Que Person...$35.00 Tife........r4432933) at $15,00

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GUN CLEANERS, &c. &c

LANE CRAWFORD&C°

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W. BREWER.

JUST RECEIVED

Association of THE BANK OF CHINA

Directors have passed a Resolution making a CALL of ONE POUND per Share on the Ordinary Shares of the Bank, auch Call to become PAYABLE as follows:-

Fire Shillings on the 1st November, 1893. Fire Shillings on the 1st February, 2894. Five Shillings on the 2nd April, 1894, Five Shillings on the 1st June, 1894. The several Instalments of the above Call Due on Shares on the Hongkong Register are Payable as above at the Office of the Bank, No.

NEW STOCK of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS and SHOES in BROWN RUSSIAN and 4 Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong, la local

MOROCCO LEATHER.

Also,

LADIES' WALKING SHOES in MOROCCO LEATHER.

LADIES' TENNIS SHOES, "The Renshaw,”, NEW STOCK BRIAR PIPES, TOBACCO POUCHES, &c. SPLENDID STOCK of ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS and other PICTURES. NEW PATENT OPAQUE BANK ENVELOPES. 2 YJHANĊEST ARLER

Hongkong, 26th August, 1893.

2). TO 3/: $2.00.

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

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

*HIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in the centre of the Settlements, bar Istely undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with he latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYE, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter."

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SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &'c.

The Electric Lighting new partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1895. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mall Steamers, N.B.-TILEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :--"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"

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Size

about 35 by 41 inches, or a trifie larger. Apply, stating terms, &c. to

G. W., cjo Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 14th September, 1893- [1914

AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

on hand and served in every Style..........

Breakfast commenceman.$0.59

T-20.75

SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served

W. THOMAS Proprietor.

Es Excellent Style at short notice,

Hongkong. 3rd May, 1801.

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BOARD AND RESIDENCE

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WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, LONDON AND GLASGOW,

£3, Queen's Road, Hongkong, z4th August, 1898.

1939

AN

APPEAL, "THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN OMFORTABLY FURNISHED OF UNCONVENA, CAME ROAD, DO MUN FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Table Accommodation.

Hongking and the Coast Ports, for their dad Apply to

patippaga kind wupport, and desires to state that Mrs. MATHER, The will be pleased to receive orders for all

2. Podders BUL End of NEEDLE WORK Hongkong, 28th February, 1895..

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuis and Collars renewed an old ones, CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON, Ladle and Children's Under clothing COAL CONTRACTOR, PALE Y Childman's Dresses, and all kinds of Elabrolery,

Materiale wan be supplied, il required. COMPRADORE ARD, STEVEDORE.

The Superforan will also be most grateful for *WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &c. | Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, whe WATER and BALLAST BOATS, dze laught by the Slaterk, 1979 „Manila, rytu "March, 1893.

Honghong, vand Aprill, 1999

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

W. POWELL & CO.

SPLENDID SHOW OF

NEWEST TOYS,

AND

FANCY GOODS,

currency equivalent,

Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum will be allowed on all Instalments paid in advance of dan dates.

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 29th instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

General Managers. Hongkong, 18th September, 1993

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Γιοζη

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL

"HE Steamship

THE

"PATHAN,"

Captain Wright, will be despatched for the above Port TO-DAY, the 28th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 20th September, 1893. $244 "SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Steamiklp "TROCAS." Steamship "SPONDILUS.” Steamship "ELAX.” Steamship "VOLUTE" Steamship "MUREX." Steamship "TURBO." Steamship "CONCH,"

Steamship "CLAM” Steamship "BULLMOUTH."

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON, Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK,

"ELAX,"

THE Next Salling will be the Steamship other

vía BANGKOK and SINGAPORE, on or about 1st

For Freight, &c, apply to

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 31st August, 1893.

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

"GIBB" LINE OF CHINA AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMERS, FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT).

"GHAZEE,"

Captain Scotland, will be despatched for the wh October, at Ngon.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First-class Paavengers,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

If the Sums Fayable in respect of any of the above Instalments be not paid on or before theTHE Steamship | respectivo days appolated for payment thereof respectively, Interest will be charged on the the day appointed for "Pay per annum from time of actual payment, in accordance with | Article No. at of the Articles of Association of

the Bank.

8. L. DARBY,

Acting Manager. Hongkong, 16th September, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

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FTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERRED on which the Calls on the

remain Unpaid.

NEW SHARES standing in the same Name

By Order,

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, roth April, 1893.

Secretary,

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NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 276.

CHINA SEA.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 17th September, 1893. rosa

SAILING VESSELS,

FOR NEW YORK. “HE 3/3 L. I. I, American Bark THE

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

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1893-

THE

FOR NEW YORK THE 3/3 1 1. 1. American Sala

"JOHN R. KELLY,"

Teclved from the Cher Commissioner of Part, and will have quick despatch.

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HE subjoined Notice to Mariners has been Chapman, Master, will load here for the above

Customs, Cores 1—

COREA

NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 5.

JENCHUAN DISTRICT.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 14th September, 1893- [1017

Consignees.

SUNKEN ROCK IN LYNE SOUND, NEAR PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

PORT OF MOKPO.

A Sunken Rock, with 6 feet of water at low

water spring dides, lies in latitude 34° 36′ 15′′

N

NOTICE.

of CARGO per Steamship

Longitude 126" 12" 45" E. The Rock is of CONSIGNEITY OF PERING"

* OVAL SHAPE, 150 yards long by 50 yards broad, lying S E. and N.W. about a mile from a small conical island (nama unknown) bearing

W.S.W, from the Rock.

The channel in which this danger lies is not recommended as an approach to Mokpo,

By Order of the Chief Commissioner of

Customs,

(Signed) W. MCC, OSBORNE,

Acting Commissioner of Customs. Custom House,

| Jenchuan, 31st August, 2793.

By Order of the Inspector General of Customs,

THOS. E. COCKER,

#“ALL NEW GOODS,

W. POWELL & CO.

Imperial- Maritime Customs,

Hongkong, 16th September, 1803-

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for Caust Inspector.

Coast Inspector's Office, Shanghai, 18th September, 1893.

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KELLY & WALSH, LD. PORTLAND

IMPORTERS OF THE CHOICEST BRANDS OF TOBACCOS, CIGARETTES AND CIGARS.

TOBACCOS,

Ploner Brand Suver Voll. Capstan Navy Cut. Ogden's Bird's Eye. Three Castles Will's Bristol Bind's Eyn. Traveller Brand, Ogden's Navy Cut. Golden Flake Honey Dew. Fruit & Honey, Happy Thought. Dollar Brand Star Mixture. Golden Eagle,

CIGARETTES.

Sweet Caporal Kinney's Straight Cut.. Full Dress Straight Cut,

Otto de Rose.

Ogden's Bird's Eye.

Yellow Plush.

Three Castles.

Hanghong 15th September, 1695.

11 to

CIGARS thoroughly matured and ready for inmediate comp tion.

Londres,

Regalla Imperial. Regalia Britannica. Comme il fant.

Exquisitos,

Regalia Filipina,

Regalia Antonio Lopes. Media Regalia.

BIOTAL. Carolians,

CEMENT.

MANUFACTURED BY

THE ONODA CEMENT COMPANY,

AKD

THE NIHON CEMENT COMPANY.

The above Steamer having arrived, Consipiden of Cargo are bereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and le taks immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side.

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

J. 5. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

Hongkong, 25th September, 1893,

"SHIRE” LİNE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "DENBIGHSHIRE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informad that all Goods are being landed at their sink into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, ak Kowloon, hende and/or from the wharves dalla very may be obtained,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noom TO-DAY

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and sil Goods remsining: undelivered after the 28th instant will be subject to real

All claims against the Steamer must be me sented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th

"HE UNDERSIGNED are now prepared lustaut, or they will not be recognised.

to Execute Orders at 'Moderate Prices

THE MITSUI BUSHAN KAISHIA,

Bola Agents.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be -examined on the auth instant, at-3 P.Mē ̈

Ns Fire Insurance has been adicated. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by.

DODWELL, CARLILL. & Co,

Honghong, send Baytember 2903,

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Agents,