1893-11-09 — Page 1

No. 3597

447ORS.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

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

SUBSCRIBIO CAPITAL ............₤1,000,000 CAPITAL / PA TI-UP. 151,093-15.0

BANKERS:

CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE:

No. 3, PRINC'S STREET, LONDON, BRANCHES :

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAL

AGENCIES:

PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA.

RATES OF INTEREST,

LLOWED or CURRENT ACCOUNTS

A and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained

on application.

Every description of Hanking and Exchange

business transacted."

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager. Hongtorg, 6th Novērstunt, 1803-

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THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

......£1,500,000 ..£1,120,000

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

LONDOY IN STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

NTEREST. ALLOWED on CURRENT

1.ACCOUstes at the Rate of 2 per cent. per aa on the Daily Balance.

O FIXED DEPOSITS ;---

For 12 Months,

12

M

3

.5 per cent.

Insurances.

THR

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

ASSURANCE.

1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT-

AGES of th sform of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :- (a)-It secures an Immediate Provision fit wie ann family or other rela- lives in event of early death. (b)-It provides Fund for Retirement. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investe cat

for the agaier sccamilation 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 Follcy-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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1893.

Intimations.

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

"HIS long established SELECT Family Hoti, situated on the Bund, facfog the river, in the TH centre of the Settlements, has lately-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 SPRAYS, cic, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.

SEPARATE KOOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.

The Electric Ligating now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1892, An Assistant will attend in Partongers by Fall Stiameri. N.5.—TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :~~" CENTRAL, SHANGHAL*

736

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

CARMICHAEL & Co., LD.

EX S.S. "JAVA‚” ·

Assured, as explained in the Pros A Very Large StOCK OFFEN THEOLE I CANVAS WALKING SHOES. DAWSON'S

LEATHER, JENNIS SHOES and CANVAS WALKING SHOES.

pectus.

Fall particulars on application,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agenta,

小

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1873.

CELEBRATED PORPOISE BOOTS and SHOES Speciality. CHRISTY'S HATS BLACK, DRAE and BROWN.

TOBACCO AND CIGARETTES.

DAWSON'S

WILL'S THREE CASTLE, VIRGINIA MIXTURE. CAPSTAN, NAVY CUT & TRAVELLER.

RICHMOND, CAVENDISH CO. NEGROHEAU-

NAUTICAL and ENGINEERING BOOKS.

CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD. 18, Praya Central, Hongkong,

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Hongkong, 18th October, 1893.

JOHN THURBURN,

'Manager, Hongkong. | SOUTH BRITISH FIRE, AND MARINE

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Hangs cog, ath Feituary, 1893. TIM NATIONAL PANK OF CHINA, LEVATED.

1,000,000 -£500,000

INSURANCE COMPANY OF

NEW ZEALAND.

THE 'Undersigned are «erepared to accept TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES on fvanurable terms.

Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal X

to that paid by the local Offices,

S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents,

Sunsebut pad

HEAD' OFFIC

HONGKONG,

Cour of an org

D, calle, qu

Chew Tung Shang, Esq, Ewa Hoi Chuen, Esq.

Hangkong, 1st November, 180.

H. S'alterfon, Úsj

t

Ciel Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amoy.

BANKERS; -

The Comercial Sink of Scotland,

Paris Banking Co., and The Aillance Bank (Ld.)

Interest f

12

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

GENERAL NOTICE,

W. BREWER.

MAS CARDS for HOME MAILS of 9th, 15th and 23rd -- NATIVE HAND-PAINTED on RICE PAPER.

Intimations.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1891.

CAHAREHOLDERS are hereby requested to CONTRIBUTIONS of PREMIA for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion at PROFIT for that year to be PAID as BONUS to CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Retures out sent in before the 30th Instant will be made up by the Company, and no subsequent Claims or Alterations will be allowed.

send in to this Ofce a LIST of their

By Order of the Directors,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary.

Hongkong, 1st November, 1893,

***Br

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED." N INTERIM DIVIDEND on account of

SIN DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

$

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW. THE Company's Steamship

Daylight.

"THALES."

Captain Hodgins, will be despatchet for the above Port TO-MORROW, the zoth instant, at

For Freight or l'assage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers,

· Hongkong, gib November, 1897.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

THE Steamship

A the Year 1893, at the Rate of FORTY MORROW, the fob instant, al's Pa

CINTS per Ten Dollar share (or 4 per cent, an the Capital of the Company) will be PAYABLE at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK on and after the 15th Instant, un Warrants to be obtained from the Undersigned. Local Share holders are requested to apply at the Company's Office for their Warrants as the same are only posted to addresses outside the Colony,

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from Friday, the 10th instant, nil

"OCAMPO," Captain Price, will be despatched as above TO-

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co..

Agents, Hongkong, 8th November, 1801

Tx215

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY. UNDIR MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT.

Thursday, the 16th instant, both ays inclusive, during which period no TRANSFER OF SHARES THE Company's Steamship

STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KOBE.

can be registered.

A. H. MANCELL, Secretary, Hongkong, 3rd November, 1891.

WANTED.

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Isa

A ROTARY PRINTING PRESS.

Site about 36 by 41 laches, or a trifle larger. Must be in working order.

Apply, stating terms, &c. to.

NATIVE HAND-PAINTED MOUNTED, with PIDGIN ENGLISH POETRY,

JAPANESE HAND-PAINTED CARDS,

VIEWS of HONGKONG MOUNTED for XMAS CARDS.

1415

LETTS' DIARIES for 1844.

THE ANGLO-CHINESE DATE BLOCKS 1894.

COLLINS' CALENDAR PAD and DÍARY for. 1894.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED,)

CAPITAL TAELS. 600 OG 1

00000 $833.333-33-

EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND

$318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LIE SING, Esq.

Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.

G. W.. c/o Hongkong Telegraph Office T1014

Hongkong, 14th September, 1893.

ME

THE PHARMACY, 26, QUEENS ROAD, ESSRS. FLETCHER & Co. beg to inform the Residents of Hongkong and the Shipping Community, that they have now OPENED at the above address. The Store is managed by a thoroughly competent Chemist who takes every care that all DRUGS and

EW SUPPLY LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TENNIS SHOES, TENNIS BATS, CHEMICALS used in the compounding of pre-

BALLS, POLES and NETS,

ΝΕ

Hongkong, zad November, 1893. LO YEUK MOON, Esq.

MANAGER.-HO AMEL

.... Fixed, 5 per Cent,

4

3

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MA

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the World.

Hongkong, 24th May, 1893.

Auctions.

SPECIAL DRAPERY AUCTION,

*HE Undersigned has received Instructions

to Sell by

ΤΗΣ

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

SATURDAY, the 11th November, 1893, commencing at 1:30 PM...

at his SALE ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET,

A Consignment of LADIES' DRAPERY, Consisting of :- DRESS PIECES in WOOLLEN & EVEN- ING MATERIALS. MANTLES. Childrens' DRESSES CASHMERES, MERINOS, PLAN- KELS Sunable for Childrens' Wear, HOSIERY, EVENING SHAWLS, TRIMMED HATS,

A150,

PYJAMA FLANNEL,

Ezo,

&c.

&c.

The above will be on view from Friday, the toth instant.

TERMS OF SALE:-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer, Hangkang, 4th November, 1893.

fr203

PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the

Letting by PUBLIC AUCTION SALE,

to be held on MONDAY, the 13th day of November, 1891, at 4 P.M., by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN

́ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken

· HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST Monakang, 17th December 188.

THE

NOTICE.

for4

"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..

THE

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

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HONGKONG HOTEL.

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

↓

PROPRIETORS.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

$1,000,000 THE HONGKONG HOTEL the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, alfords unequalled 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 Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Uffices. 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 entries being

under experienced supervision.

The shove Company fe neepsted ta' accept MARINE RISKS at Current RATES on Gonda, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

CHAU TSEUNG TAT, Secretary,

READ OFFICE. No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, tat September, 1893-

Intimations,

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

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THE SHORT RANGE CUP will be Shot for on SATURDAY, the 11th instant.—

THE

| Ranges, 200 and 300 yards. Time, 3 P.M.

ED. ROBINSON,

Hon, Secretary, Hongkong, Bib November, 1893.

NOTICE.

[si

THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open an to spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing andsin english and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience.

Rooms, Ladical Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public BILLIARD ROOMS (Six

A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are` served at any boar

adjoins the Horz, 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 fire floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.

Hongkong, 12th February, 1892.

R. TUCKER

Manager,

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPA", AND THE CHRISTMAS CARDS & SOUVENIRS.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

of 999 years.

Registry Locality Measure.

No.

Na of Sale.

Inland

Lot No. Wanteni)

J 4,339

Boundary

ments,

[1109

Road. 858 roo2008,500941870

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned has received Instructions THE

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION

TUESDAY, the 14th November, 1893,

ON

AT.30 P......

at his SALE ROOMS, Queen's Road.

SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 46,

CoraprislogAWING-ROOM

VELVET COVERED SUITE.

STRAITS, LIMITED.

HAVE this day RESUMED CHARGE of the HONGKONG Branch of the above-

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Hongkong, 6th November, 1841--

Manager,

NOTICE.

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URING my temporary absence from the

DURING

Colony, Mr, WILLIAM PENDER MACLEAN, who holds my Power of Attorney, will conduct the 'business of The Honghong Telegraph.

R FRASER,SMITH,

Editor and Proprietor, Hongkong, 24th October, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL,

ON

Hotel.

and after the 1st December next,

NO CHITS

OUR SELECTION OF NEW SEASON'S PRODUCTIONS IS NOW ON VIEW. The ENGLISH and CONTINENTAL CARDS Compriu :—¿ very Largs and Choice Varlity, carefully Selected from the Leading Manufacturers,

As usual, we have made a Speciality of CHINESE AND JAPANESE CARDS with PIDGIN ENGLISH VERSES and CHARACTERISTIC NATIVE GREETINGS, also GRIFFITH'S

|

scriptiane are PURE and FRESH,

FLETCHER & Co. have on hand a good selection of Drugglits' Sundries and Pitent Medicines.

Telephone No. 74.

FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1893. (1044

DR. KNORR'S LION BRAND ANTIPYR IN E.

(DOSK FOR ADULTS 15 TO 35 GRAINS TROY.)

|

"VINDOBONA," Captain P. Mersa, will leave for the above places on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

C. ZANELLA,

[1207

Agent, Hongkong, 6th November, 1893.

"GIBB" LINE OF CHINA AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMERS.

(Taking through Cargo for TASMANIA and NEW ZEALAND, &C.)

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

HE Steamship

THE

"TARTAR,"

Captain Batley, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about SATURDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passare apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

1188

Is the most approved and mest efficacious remedy, in cases of HEADACHE, MI- GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, via FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE, ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Ask for Dr. KNORR'S Medical Faculty. ANTIPYRINE! Each Tin bears the inventor's signature "Dr. KNORR " in red letters,

"DERMATOL" is the best Vulnerary; Its effect in simulating the closing up of Wounds, is described as amazing.

To be had at every reputed Chemist and Druggist.

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

Beware of spurious imitations, Hongkong, Tet April, roz.

NOTICE

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曾

Hongkong, and November, 1893.

"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Sleship "TROCAS."

Steamship "SPONDILUS."

Steamship "ELAX."

Steamship "VOLUTE."

Steamship "MUREX." “

Steamship TURBO."

Steamship CONCH,"

"Steinship "CLAMƏ

Steamship "BULLMOUTH."

(Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK.)

"HE Next Sailings will be:---

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, SINGAPORK on or about 27th November. 5. S. "CLAM,"

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON, S. S. "VOLUTE," SINGAPORE on or about 27th November. For Freight, &c., apply to

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents,

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

Hongkong, and November, 1893

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

"DENBIGHSHIRE,"

[972

ROM the 1st of November next, the Captain D, Davies, will be despatched for the

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Con

Agents. Hongkong, and November, 1893. [1022

FSHANGHAI BUTCHERY will be prepared above Ports on or about the 3014 November."

to Supply BRAWN, LARD in BLADDERS, FRESH and PICKLED ENGLISH FORK,

·SAUSAGES, &c, &c

Also, BEEF B. JOINTS and CORNED, BLACK PUDDINGS, PORK and GAME PIES.

S. R. GALE. Shanghai, 13th October, 1893,

[1260

POPULAR SERIES of PHOTO CHRISTMAS CARDS representing LOCAL SCENES and CALDI

STUDIES of NATIVE LIFE,

****11

Wome, and former Residents at Hongkong and the Coast Ports

E ggest the following Publications as forming very acceptable Souvenirs for Friends at

OGAWA'S COLLOTYPE ALBUMS!

DEPICTING LIFE AND SCENERY IN JAYAN.

KELLY & WALSH'S GUIDE TO HONG-|

· KONG :—Contsining, besides the usual des- criptive report of the various places of interest, In recinct bitory of the Colony, and an extremely lateresting account of the Walks on the Island and in the Neighbourhood....31. The Hakone District KELLY & WALSH'S ALBUM OF VIEWS Scenes from the Chiushingura

BLACKWOOD TABLE, TEAPOYS, be accepted or credit given ja the above OUR ISLAND:-A Naturala's Descripcle CHAIRS, STOOLS and CURIO STANDS,

MARBLE-TOP CENTRE & SIDE TABLES. CHIMNEY GLASS, PICTURES & ORNA-

MENTFONIER, CARPETS and RUGS

EXTENSION DINING-TABLE, MARBLE- TOP SIDEBOARD, BEVELLED' GLASS BACK DINNER WAGGONS, CROCKERY GLASS and PLATED WARE

DOUBLE & SINGLE IRON BEDSTEADS

DOUBLE and SINGLE WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS DOORS, MARBLE TOP

By Order of the Board,

R. TUCKER,

Manager, Hongkong, 20th October, 1893,

NOTICE

N

and after ste ist December next, NO CHITS :

BUREAU with BEVELLED GLASS, CHEST will be taken in the following Hotels,

of DRAWERS, PRESSING TABLE

MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS,

to,

&c.,

TERMS OF SALE :-ÃI Çustomejy,

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"THE VICTORIA HOTEL” "THE PEAK HOTEL" :"THE KOWLOON HOTEL"

DORADIFE NOWROJKE,

(1919) 3* Hongkong, #6th October, 1893.

1. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer,

1

Hongkong, 8.5 November, 1891.

Proprietor.

$1.

Matsushima

.............................................$4.50. Turvors **** 5,00

Costomes and Customs in Japan-Vol. I. 2.50 100m 2:30 Costumes and Customs in Japan-Vol. II 2.50 Outdoor Life id Japan main. 3.50 Chrysanthemums of Japan

"ALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE and SPIRIT. MERCHANTS, HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, LONDON AND GLASGOW.

13 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 24th August, 1893.

Masonic

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship

"JOHN R. KELLY,"

| Chapman, Master, will load here for the above “

Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

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

Consignees.

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES & CARGO per Steamship

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees [939 of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along" side.

1.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Verrel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent,

LODGE expense.

OF HONGKONG,

No. 618, 9,C

2.50 A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS

REGULAR MEETING of thepabowo, ****** 2.50 HALL, Zetland Street, on SATURDAY, the 11th 5.00 Instapt, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting 2.50 Brethren are cordially invited,

OF HONGKONG-Consisting of 19 perms- Teklo Snow Scene 250 8T. JOHN cent process Pictures, reproduced from Photo graphs, by Griffith$1 Hongkong, by Sydasy B. J. Skortchley, F.R.G.Sagamusement JAPANESE PICTURE BOOKS, PRI TED ON CREPE PAPER WIT.L¿'QUAINT COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS. JAPANESE JINGLES

50 Cents. QYUCHUSAN-The famous Japanese

Song.................

..60 Centa KOHANASAN:-Another Japanese

Song.............................569 Cents. THE CHILDREN OF JAPAN do Cents. THE FORTY-SEVEN RONINS..............60 Centa THE RAT'S PLAINT:-A Chinese

Legend ALADENBOE75. Centr.

Hongkong, goth October 1893.

Liles of Japan Sights and Scenes on the Tokaldo Japanese Costumes Milliary Costumes in Old Japan

AC 250 Ayamesan :--A Japanese Romance is 6,50 Cender's Flowers of Japan and the Art of Final Arrangement,

Conder's Landscape Gardening in Japar,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

„Hongkong, 7th November, 1803-

Hongkong, 7th November, 1891

For Sale.

RANGOON OIL.

7E are offering for Sale a spécial·line on

(1212W FIRST CLASS LUBRICATING OIL

VICTORIA LODGE

HONGKONG, No. 1026

AN EMERGENCY MEETING of the above ALODGE will be held in the FREEMASOE HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the | 18th Inst; at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Víddling

Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, 7th Moramber, tägg.

་་་

consigued to us by a well-known Rangoon Firm, is the best and most suitable for labricatiog guns of every description, military rifles, heavy ordnance, and all kinds of machis nary and metal goods. It is very generally used and steamship comprales, factories and milis, la India and Barmah by the leading railway, and by the military authorities.

A 5. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, THE HONGKONG DIPENSARY, Hongkong 17th October, 1892-