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Hongkong Telegraph

9JAR

No. 3657

Banks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

Authorized Capital

LIMITED.

Subscribed Capita.................

HEAD OFFICE

£1,000,000

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

........................2 599,000 | ENDOWMENT HONGKONG.

ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq.

Court of Directors--

D. Gilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Branches.—Laudon, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amor.

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

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1893.

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £2,000,000 CAPITAL PA'D-UP aminu£ 2$1,093.15.0

BANKERS: CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE:

No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON.

BRANCHES ; ·

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAI

· AGENCIES:

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1894.

Intimations.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NEW FRENCH NOVELS..

Jean Dalbret-Cousine Hèlène. ASSURANCE.. H. Menos-Deux Feuilles au Vent,

Comte lèn Tolstol –Le Salot est en vous,

I. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :— (a)-It secures an immediate Provaton for wile and family or other rela- tives in event of encly donth. (b)-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 lean values are farger than under ordinary Policles.

2. "AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continúe 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 Pros. pectus.

Full particulars on application,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, STANDARD LIT OFFICE

Hangkang, 8th August, 1893-

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PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA. | THE LION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

RATES OF INTEREST,

LLOWED OR CURRENT ACCOUNTS A Fixed equis be uncertained on application

Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

CHANTREY INCHBALD, '

Manager, Hongkong, 6th November, 1803,

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

LIMITED.

WEAGENTS for the above Company, and are prepared to accept FIRE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

[65 Hongkong, 1st January, 1834-

NOTICE, "THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

This Day been appointed

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CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

* AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,500,000

SUBSCRIBED

£1,125,000

BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

CURRENT [NTEREST ALLOWED on

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent.

per annum on the Daily Balance,

ON FIXED DEPOSITS !—

For 13 Months................................................5 per cent.

$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GooDs, kc. Policies granted to all Paris of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 24th November, 1893.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAÍ INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

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23

th

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE SING, Esq.

LOU TO SHUN, Esq.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

Entimations.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

No. 18.

I T is hereby notified that the portion of

DANGEROUS CONDITION, and will be CLOSED to Traffic until further notice.

By Command,

G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 20th January, 1394

NOTICE.

Passage.

Henty Rabusion--Sant Entraves,

Charles Edmond-La Maison J. R. Corsemant. Paul Mabalin-Le Roi de la Ligue,

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| Viasse. De Pitray, Née De Sègar-L'Olaeno de Frai gals Corydo-Mon Franc Parler.

J. Ricard-Cilstal Fold. Philibert Audebrand-Mèmoires d'un Passant. Georges Beaume-Un Vieux Coq. P Parret-Minette Andrè. George Bornamour--Trals Femmes. Société Flene Sales-Marthe et Marle.

Jeanne Leroy-Le Roman D'Arlette. Louis Paullan-París qui Mendie. Lean A. Daudet-L'Asire Noir. Cte, Stanislas Rzewuski-Dawah, Ernest Dandel-Les Coulisses de la

Parisienne.

René Malzer —La Fét•. Henri De Saussine-Le Nez de Copatre Emile Bergerat-Le Chèque. Alfred Capus-Monsieur Veat Rire. Paul Adam-Les Images Sentimentales. Auguste Germain-Nos Princer, Georges Servières Rèmiette.

Jean De La Biète-Ua Valupu, Heary Gierlls-Uä Vieux Mèiagn Adolphe Badia-Minine et Pojarski 1613. C. Trouessart-Cœur Fermè.

R. Candiani-Poogatcheff.

Judith Gautler-Le Drag÷n Impè:lak. Jules Verna-PTit-Bonhomme. Lèan Cahun-La Tuenso 1241.

Paul Bourget-Un Scropale. Jean Dalry-Follo de Haice,

Louis Gaéry-Le Plan Heureux Temps de la Vie. Andie Theurlet-Sarpilses d'Amour. Henri Lavedan-Leur Beau Physique. René Vigler-Un Roman à Nice. Etocelle L'Inètiable. Richard O'Monroy-Les Petites Manchaballe, Tierre Veberet Willy-Les Enfants S'Amasent.

Hongkong, sand January, 18:4-

J. H. Merus-Deux Feallles Au Vent. Gyp-Madame La Duchesse. Edouard Cadel-Le Roi de la Crèation.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY.

RACING GEAR.

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STABLE REQUISITES.

RACING SADDLES, WHIPS, BRIDLES, WEIGHT. CLOTHS, SADDLE CLOTHS, ROLLERS, GIRTHS,

&

&c.

LANE CRAWFORD&C">

Hongkong, 30th December, 1893.

THE

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Intimatipus.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the SIXTH

ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in this COMPANY will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th January, 1894, at 12 o'clock (NOON), for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December,

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The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 15th to WIDNESDAY, the 24th January, 1894, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered,

By Order of the Board of Directors.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 8th January, 1804.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING :

COMPANY, LIMITED.

THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.

“HE Company's Steamship THE

"THALES." Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above Parts TO-MORROW, the 23rd instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, zzad January, 1804.

"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

HE Steamshly

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NOTICE hereby given that the FIFTH

ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SHARHOLDERS in th's COMPANY will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Balld. Ings, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th January, 1894, at 12.30 o'clock, for the purpose of receiv ing the Report of the Board of Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1893.

The REGISTER of SHARES

"ARGYLL,"

Captain Williamson, R.N.R., will be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the zjed inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply-to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co..

Agents. Hongkong, 15th January, 1794

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EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

!! be

(Calling

CLOSED from SATURDAY, the zoth to WIDNES. DAY, the 24th January, 1891, (both days inclu- aive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment and

Agency Company, Limited, eneral Agents for the West Point

Building Company, Limited.

Hongkong, 8th January, 1894.

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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

[OTICE is hereby given that the FIFTH

of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Com- wpany's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY, the 29th January, 1894, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts for the twelve months ending 21st December, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

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

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

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the aand to MONDAY, the 29th January, 1894, (both days faclusive), during which period no. Transfer of Sbarcs can be registered.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Company, Limited, Agent for the Kowloon Land and Hallding Company, Limited. Hongkong, 13th January, 1894. HONGKONG,

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"HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, Taffords onequaled accommodation to travellers and others. li fa simated in the centre of CAPITAL TAELS 600,000 8831,333-33. the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Fedder's Wharf

EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND

(the principal landing stage of the Colony) and la close proximity to the Banks and Shipping $318,000.00. Offices.

The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers sad baggage to and from all Ma¤ Steamers/ DIRECT MOON, Esq. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the sadise beingT YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOL

under experienced supervision.

MANAGER.-HO AMEL

CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

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

*pacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators: MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken The RCIA RODE A STOKg Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new Bax and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (SLx English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. The WINES & SPIRITS aroselccted by an Export and the BEST BRANDS caly are supplied HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passes

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above, NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,

World

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9. PRAVA WEST, Honokong, 17th December, 1885.

· 1974

Intimations.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING [126 THEN the HONGKONG HOTEL, at 4.30 P.M., on WEDNESDAY, the 24th January,

ED. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary Hongkong, noth January,, 1894.

HE HONGKONG STEAM-LAUNCH COMPANY beg to announes that they

have PURCHASED the Fleet of the Steam

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Hangkang, 17th November, 180D.

R. TUCKER

Manager,

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W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

5,000 NEW CHEAP NOVELS, VALLACE'S PRINCE OF INDIA, author (Dancing Pamps.

Launch Company, Limited, and are prepared THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, WALLACES

to let Launches by the Day or Hour.

The Company's Launch "PERSEVERANCE"

wlił make daily trips to Macao.

OFFICES-7, PEDDER STREET.

Hongkong, 17th January, 1894

NGAI SHANG,

LIMITED,

NOTICE,

113 WHEREAS the MEETING of SHARE-

22, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST. ATTAN FURNITURE CHAIRS, COUCHES, TABLES, BASKETS;

R of Every Description.

CHILDREN'S COTS, &c, &C.- Latest Patterns, Best Workmanship. Also Reitan Core, Split Rattan, Canton Reed and Sandites of all kľadu. Hongkong, 28th November, 1893.

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NOW IN THE PRESS!

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TO BE PUBLISHED IN JUNE, 1894.

THE DESTINY OF MAN,”

IY

CHESNEY DUNCAN, (Author of "Corea and the Powers," "All

not Gold that Glitters," &c.)

Being an analysts of all religious tensis, with deductions drawn from facts and obser vallons and containing chapters on "And the World was" and

Man's Destiny."

N.B.--This work will be produced simulta neously in England and the Far East, but as the Eastern edition will necessarily be much smaller than that published in England, orders, for the same may be booked with the Author,i

efɑ "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,"

7 Podder's Hill Hongkong.

PRICE $2.50 PER COPE..

HOLDERS in the above Company held

upon the 2nd Floor of the Chul Hing Lau upon the 4th July, 1893, has now been admitted to have been irregularly convened and the resolu- tons passed thereat have been admitted to havs been invaild and not binding on the Company, and whereas upon the Payment of the Fislatif costs, Soft No. 40 of 1893 has been withdrawn.

Notion is hereby given that the Undersigned baye RESUMED their POSITIONS ■■ DIREC. TORS, and notics is also hereby given that the Mesting of Shareholders held upon the and January, 1894, was also irregularly convened and no resolution passed therest and confirmed i at a subsequent meeting is valid 'or' can fays any, blading effect upon the Shareholders, the Undersised Baving protested against such last- mentioned meeting previous to the same having been held.

BAN HOP, by his Attorney, KAW HONG TAKE. LAM SIN SANG. Hongkong, 18th January, 1894- THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED:

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TAZHEREAS « NOTICE has appeared in VV certain papers stating that the Meeting of Shareholders of this Company held spon the and January, 1894,, was inegularly convened And that no Resolution passed thereat and confirmed at a subsequent Meeting, was valid or could have any binding effect 'upon the Shareholders Inasmuch as BAN HOP, by his Attorney KAW HONG TAKE, and LÚM SIN SANG kail protected against such Meeting previous to the same having been hald.

Notice is hereby gives that the said Meeting of the 2nd January, 1894, was duly and regularly. convened according to law and precedent, and that all Resolutions passed therest and to be confirmed by subsequent Meeting of Shar holder sin, and will be, in all respects, valid,||| legal and binding.

KWAN HOI CHUEN, CHAN CHUN TSUN

CHAU TSEUNG FAT,

A Telegraph Code,

|

Gelkle's Text Book of Geology. New Queen's Regulations. All the Christmas Annuals, Gentlemen's Brown Russia and Calf Walking New Dance Music.

Boots and Shoes,

New Stock Solid-sole Tennis Shoes, Also the Ranshaw Skor. Association and Rugby Footballs, Indian Clubs.

Chevaller's New Song, "Nipper's Lullaby,"

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

Hongkong, 6th January, 1893.

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

Electric Lighting throughout

the Premists.

SHANGHAI.

#Telegraphic Address 3---- "CENTRAL SHANGHALTMTM

*HIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, facing the river in the

centre of the Settlements, is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Sultes and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAVI, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperatore during winter.

COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS, SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 616. An Austilant attends on Pazingira by Mail Steamiri..

W.B-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,

-735-

F. E. REILLY,

PPROPRIETOR.

DAWSON'S PERFECTION OLD SCOTCH WHISKY

ALLISTON & CO., BOLE-AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far:

Langhong, rith Doonmber): 10954.

CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

"HE FIFTY-FIFTH ORDINARY HALF-

DERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the and February, at 12 o'clock No Directors, with a Statement of Account, declaring a Divi- of receiving a Report of the Director, together dend, and electing Directors and Anditors,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th. Instant tò thi 2nd February, inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

T. ARNOLD, Secretary.

Hongkong, 15th January, 1894.

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THE AUSTIN ARMS HOTEL AND BUILD. ING COMPANY, LIMITED,

T

at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &+)

HE Steamship

* GUTHRIE"

1:

Captain Heims, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant, ef Daylight.

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage. A daly quall" fied Surgeon is carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBA, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Agents.

[100 Hongkong, 16th January, 1894

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL, "THE Steamship

"FLINTSHIRE," Captain Dwyer, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about MONDAY, the 29th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, soil January, 1894.

J0218

"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON.

THE Steamship

"BULLMOUTH," Captain Scott, will be despatched for the abora | Parts on or about TUESDAY, the 30th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co,

Agents.

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Hongkong, 4th January, 1804-

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA. THE Steamship

"MONMOUTHSHIRE," Captain Gedye, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 30th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Con

Agents. Hongkong, 20th January, 1804.

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SAILING VESSELS. FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

"HE 100 A‚L British Ship

MACMILLAN,"

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-THE

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

of the COMPANY will be held at its Registered | Guthrie, Master, will lead here for the above Offices, 38 and 45, Queen's Road Central, on Port, and will bave quick despatch. SATURDAY, the 3rd February next, at NOON,

when the Subjoined Resalation, which wai passed at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Company bold on the 18th January Instant, will be submitted for Confrmation as a Special Resolation as

"That THE AUSTIN ARMS HOTEL AND "BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED, ba "Wound-up voluntarily under the provisions ' of the Companies' Ordinances 1865 to 1890, Wand that HART Buck, of Victoris, in the * Colony of Hongkong, be and he is hereby "appointed Liquidator for the purposes of "such Winding-up.".

By Order,

JOHN A. JUPP, Secretary. Hongkong, 19th January, 1894-

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STRAYED

FROM Pedder's Hill yesterday afternoon,

POINTER PUPPY, The Flader will abilge by returning the isissing animal to

"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

OFFICE. Hanglenne, roth January, 1894«.

NOTICE.

THE

“HE Underigued having been appointed

Agents for the ́ ́ KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPIJ,

are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading to Ports of Jars, Sumatra (East and West Coam) Caleber, Timor, Sunda Islands, Datch New Guines &c., & Bills of Lading for through Cargo from these Ports to be presented to the Underigned for countersignature.

LAUTS, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 25th November, 1893. .. [1389

NOTICE.

TOTICE is hereby given that the TRADE IN MARKH of the CHUKWONG LAN- (*) and CHU YAU LAN (M) FIRMS respectively, Manufacturers - of "70- BACCO, have been duly Registered in this Coloule paisuant to Ordinance 16 of 1873 and 8

of 1885.

CHU KWONG LAN

́CHUYAU LANTE Hongkong; [il January; liggreemen

For Freight, apply to

ΤΗΣ

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st December. #801.

197 FOR NEW YORK. HE 100 A. 1. British Ship

́"BANGALORE," Condon, Master, will load. here for the sbors Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, wyply, to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 8th December, 1892.

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 I. L American Skip

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"KENILWORTH," Baker, Master, now at Shanghai, will load bere for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 5th December, 1893." [38

Consignees.

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY,

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES OF CARGO per Steamship are hereby notified that their Goods are balug landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns at Wanchal, from whence delivery may be obtained, on countersignature of Bills of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 30th inst. will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

-J. 5. VAN BUREN, Agenti Hongkong, r9th January, 1894-

Masonic.

KOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 263.

ARARK LODGE will be held at the Färge

REGULAR MEETING of the EOTHEN

MABOND HALE Zetland Street on WEDNKA, DAY, the 24th Îngry at R.30 far o pults precisely, ( Visiting Biathran are cordially invited to attend.

PEJANT