Intimations.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1896.
NOTA BENE.
A GOOD THING IS WORTH REPEATING I
—— 17:)6 11:
CHAMPAGNE
BITTERS.
A TONIC
FOR BRAIN-WORKERS, THE WEAK, AND DEBILITATED.
WATKINS & CO., Proprietors,
APOTHECARIES HALL, 68, Queen's Road Central..
Hongkong, 30th July, 1896;-
(sa
EASTERN MICA WORKS.
60
ABEAD ALL THE TIME!
BOILERS AND. 2 MILES OF STEAM PIPE COVERED IN 12 MONTHS
BY
THE LOCAL INDUSTRY. HOLDSWORTH'S. COMPOSITION
IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET.
AND
RESULTS IN A SAVING OF AT LEAST TWENTY PER CENT. OF FUEL. IN TIERCES READY FOR USE, F,O.B.- ONE TON COVERS 100 SUF. Sq, FIRE, "X:G." ASBESTOS COMPOSITION DRY IN CWT. BAGS,
REFERENCES:
Hongkone & Whampoa Dack Co; Blackhead & Co.; Wieler & Co; Carmichael & Co;
Che Was & Co.; I. M. Customs; Douglas Steamship Co. and the C. P. &. :
For further Particulars, Prices, or Estimates, apply to
Hongkong, 10th August, 1896.
C. HOLDSWORTH,
EASTERN MICA WORKS,
HONGKONG.
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME DE TRAVAUX
Hailways and Tramways. Plan and and Axles comti... Verunt tablos) Bridges tor Rods, Gardu Boilors and Steam Engines, Dengera
CONTRACTORO
TH
Constructing and okru
Pathways and fri
froage
DYLE ET BACALAN
Gapital: £300,000
Mal Office: 15, Avenué Matignon, Paris"
1 OGKA LY JURUPTE
horpe DN (46ALAN), France af lighton (1711), Zigam
Burringga and Wageons. Wheels, Wheals diar a sum at sul portables (dénion-- Frouza, Shewa, plazhol and Steainboats.-
Apply to Messrs. DODWELL CARLILL & Co., Hongkong, Agens for 9. Ch
SPECIAL MAKERS. OF ARTICLES FOR LADIES' COMPLEXION
JAVA POWDER
SOLD EVERYWHERE EXAGE ASSORTMENT OF
Ꮧ
CETTE PODDAS
ADHEREAL FRA
Ini Cornstruinque VELOSTE FRAICHEUR
COPYRIGHT PATTERS
M. 293
EYEBROW
12&14, Boul! S.Martin
PARIS
ROUDER & BLANCY"
PERFUMERY PUT OF ÎN THE LATEST
PARISIAN STYLE
BUILD UP THE BODY.
Influchces are constantly at.work to undermine health. When you lose flesh, take cold easily, become pale and weak, you need: building up, so there will be no danger of taking disease.
Scott's Emulsion
contains all the essential elements that give strength and vitality to. the system.
It increases the appetite for other food, enriches and warms the blood, assists in making healthy flesh, relieves inflam- mation of Throat and Lungs, and overcomes all emaciated, weak tendencies. Prepared by BCOTT & BOWHE, Limited, London, Bold by all Chemists.
Sole Agents for Hongkong and the Empire of China ----WATKINS. & Co., Honidconit.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA!- FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO AND
BOMBAY,.
THE Company's Chartered Steamship
"KNIGHT OF ST: JOHN,* Captain ́A, K. Biljett, will be despatched for the above Ports en FRÍDAY,' the 18th innfant, ut Day
For Freight, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHÄ. Hongkong, 12th August, 1866.
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"RICKMERS" REGULAR LİNE OF
"FOR MARSEILLES, HAVRE AND
STEAMERS.
· HAMBURG.
THE Company's Steamship
"ELLEN RICKMERS,
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE
STEAM TO
: YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI.
(Passing through the IMLAND BRL)
THE Company's Steamship
* HOHENZOLLERN," Captain A. Harrassowitz, will leave for thekhova Forts on or about TUESDAY, the 25th Instant.
For further Particulary, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 20th August, 1895,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE:..
STEAM TO SHANGHAL-
THE
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Shipping.
STEAMERS.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Callng at MACAO, TIMOR, PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW
ZEALAND), &C.).
"HE_Steamship-
THE
"MENHUIR,"
Captain Craig, will be despatched ing the above Parts TO-MORROW, the mnd. Instant, at Daylight.
Thla wall-known Steamer is specially Etted for Fassengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber which ensures the supply of Fresh "Provisions throughout the voyage..
A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon are carried.
+
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ča,
Agents. Hongkong, sist August, 1996.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG AND
SOURABAYA,
THE Company's Steamship
"AMARA," Captain D. Smith, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 22nd. Justest, at Noom, lastend of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
Mails.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S
ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. ·
1896.
SAFETY
SPELD.
PUNCTUALITY.
1896.
THE FAST KOUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B.C.) Twin Screw Steamabips-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed xg knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. EMPRESS OF INDIA....Comdr, O. P. Marshall, R.N‚Ñ.....WEDNESDAY, and September. EMPRESS OF JAPAN.....Comdr. Geo, A: L86, R.N.R..............WEDNESDAY, 30th September. EMFARSS OF CHINA.Comdr. R. Archibald, R.N.R...WEDNESDAY, 18:1 October.
Mails.
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE
VIA INLAND SEA or JAPAN.
HE attention of Passangers' is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this Line
to the PACIFIC COAST and the INTERIOR and KANTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATES and CANADA and to EUROPE.
HONGKONG to LONDON $400. * Excellent accommodation. First-class Tablo. DOCTOR and STEWARDESS carried.
· HONGKONG TO NEW YORK $350. The Raliroad travelling is second to none on
| the American Continent." Magnificent Scenery
of the Rocky and CACADE MOUNTAINS. Tho YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, YOUİE, PLECH
ge to EUROPE may proceeɖ by one of the first Class ATLANTIC MAIL LINES,
HONGKONG TO TACOMA $135. Rates of Passage to other Points on application. Spectat rates allowed to members of Governi ment Services.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.) Braamat komu | 1601 | Tuniday ... [ Aug.25. Tacoma
| 4,549 | Thurday ... | Sept. 3. Victoria
3 167 | Monday *** 1 Sept 71. | 3,608 | Felday................ | Oct. 9. 3.601 | Tuesday ... | Oct: 17%
THE magolificent Steamships of this Line through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.G.) in 12 DAYS, making close connection at Vancouver with the FALATIAL TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY leaving there daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halllax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which Olympia passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given chalca of.
Braemar........
THE Steamship * TH
Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD, Return tickets to varios polais at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
SPECIAL RATES (First-class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil, Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.
J
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
CIRCULAR PACIFIC TICKETS Hongkong to Vancouver, Vancouver to Sydney Australia, General Managers.
vis Honolulu, and Sydney to Hongkung via Brisbane and Torres Straits, Good for 9 months, Hongkong, arst August, 1806. . [13746100
The attractive features of this Company's ronte, embraces its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, "SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition) FOR NEW YORK, VIA SÜRZ CANAL. and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the
HK Steamship!
Ling pass.
THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.
THE S
"GLAMORGANSHIRE,”
Captain Vryyan, will be despatched for the Above Port TO-MORROW, the sand fustant, at | Noon, instead of xa previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELĄ, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 21st August, 1806,
1893
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY: FOR LONDON, VA SUEŻ CANAL. "HE_Company's Steamship
THE
“MYRMIDON,”
Captain Gardner, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 24th Instant, a For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
"Hongkong, rgth August, 1996.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,
· FOR YOKOHAMA,
THE Steamship
"MERIONETHSHIRE,"
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Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the above Foris on TUESDAY, the 25th instant, at
Noon.
For further information, Maps, Guide Books, Rates of Pazzage, &c.,'apply to
Hongkong, 12th August, 1896.
OCCIDENTAL & ORIEN. TAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO and PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO,
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
EUROPE; ..
VIA
ANTI
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND -HONOLULU:
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKOMO, Dorte (via Nagizak!,”]
Kobe, Inland Sea, ( Tuesday, 25th August, Yokohama & Hono at Noon. Jala)........ Belgte
པ འཕྱ ལ བཿཔ...
via Naga Saturday, 12th Sept rak, Kobe, Inland
at Noon.
·
D. E. BROWN, General Agent,
Peddar & Streak.
|
|
"BRAEMAR,"
Captain E. Porter, sailing at Noon, on TUESDAY, the 25th August, will proceed to VICTORIA, B.C, and TACOMA, Wash, via SHANGHAI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA,
Through Bill of Lading Issued to Japan, Paclic Cout Polata, and in Canadian and United States Points,
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States Points should be to quadruplicate; and one copy must be sent forward by the steamer to the care of the Freight Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Wash.
Parcels must be sent to our Office (with address marked in (ull) by 3 P.M., on the day previous to sailing. 3
For further Information as to Pamnge or Freight, apply to
U. S. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGEONO, China (via Nagasaki,)
Kabe, Inland Sea, Thursday, 3rd Sept., Yokohama & Hono at Daylight.
Inlts) ...........................cessive) Peru (win Nagasaki,”
Kobe, Inland Sea, { Tuesday, 22nd Sept., Yokohama & Hono. at Noon. lalt)....O
City of Rio de Janeiro"
(via Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Sea & Yako
Thursday, 8th Oct,
at Noon.
TK V. S. Mall Steamship
"CHINA"
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 1st August, 1896.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTÁL
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, İ
STEAM FOR
| STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bill of Ladlag issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS.
HE Steamship
TH
"RAVENNA,"
will be despatched for SAN-FRANCISCO, 113 | Captain E. Street, carrying Her Majesty's Malle, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO.ill be despatched from this for BOMBAY, &c. on THURSDAY, the 27th Auguil, at Noon, Kobe, Inland Sea, Wednesday 30th Sept., HAMA and HONOLULU, an "THURSDAY, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
Sex and Yokohama)]
Cöpties (yla Nagasaki,”]
$1315
Yokohama & Hond
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DODWELL CARLILL & Co.
Agents Hongkong, 20th August, 1805.
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR LONDON 'AND HAMBURG. ~HT Company's Steamship
THE
"NERITE,"
at Noon.
THE Company's Steamship THE
"DORIC"
will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vis NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO Captain Dantel, will be despatched as above HAMA and HONOLULU, en TUESDAY, on TUESDAY, the asth instant.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, fath August, 1806.
FR250
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.
FOR LONDON, VIA SURZ CANAL. *HE Steamship
ΤΗΣ
" GLENESK," Captain Glegg, will be despatched as above an SATURDAY, the 29th instant, at 4 P.M., Instead of as previoúšlý advertisel. For Freight or Paseage apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Cos Agent Hongkong, 17th August, 1846. [3275
fi
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
the 15th August, 1896, at Noon, Connection being made si Yokohama with Steamers from
Shanghai
Steamers of this Une pass through the IN LAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at Homelain and passengers are allowed to break the Journey at any point an route.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England France and Germany' by all brana-Atlantic lues of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates, and par culars of the various Routes may be obtained spon application."
Special rates (Fizit-class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval, Milliary, Diplomstle and Clai-Services, to Europeas Qdicials in service of Chris and Japan, and to Government officials and their familien. .*
Passengers who have paid full faro, re-embark- ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vízi Orrie) within one year, will be allowed a diss cost of 10 per cent. This allowance date mot Captain Bartlett, will be despatched as above ply to through fares for China and Jages
to Europe. in TUESDAY, the 1st September,
All PARCE, PACKAGES should be marked to For Freight or Passage, apply to
address in fall; and name will be received at
THE Company's Steamship
*DIOMED,"
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente Hongkong, 20th August, 1896. [1313
"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR HAVRE, HAMBURG AND LONDON, HE. Steamship ...
THE
-" FLINTAHIRE," Captain Dwyer, will be despatched fogʻika ahore Parts on or about the 18th Septemb “For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hemichona, aoth August, thoß. ; (1933
JAVA, CHINA, JAPAN, LINE OF STEAMERS.
UNDER MANAGEMENT OF THE - ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF NETHERLANDS INDIA..
PROPOSED SAILINGE,
(Subfict to Allerations.).
4
the 3rd September, 1896, at Daylight, taking This steamer connects at Bombay with the S.S.. Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United | Peninsular, leaving that Post on the 19th Sept. States, and Europe.
for Londen direct.
Steamers of this lizz pars through thẻ IN- LAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call i Honaisis, and passengers are allowed to break their Journey at any point en rowia,
France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines Through Fassage Tickets granted to England, of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States ex Canada. Rates may be obtained on application,
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE, ARYS the choice of Overland Rall Routes froin San Francisco, Including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIÓ GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- WAYS; as the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL WAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tariff rate.
CITIES in the United States have, between Passengers holding Orders FOR OVERLAND SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chicago to destination the tholes of direct lines
Particulars of the various routes can be "had on application.
Special rates (first-class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Service, to European Officers in the service of Chilus and to Goverment oficials and their famulos, and
Through Bills of Lading lasted for trans postation to Yokohama and other
Japan Ports,
Slik and Valuables, all Carge for France, and Tes for London (ander arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombe fato a alesmer proceeding direct to Marselles and Loudon,
vid Bombay other Cargo for London, &, will be conveyed
PM. the day before sailing. The Contents and Farcels will be received this Offen until 4 Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly ́requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars apply to
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent Hongkong, 13th August, 1896,"
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE...
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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, 'PORT SAID, NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND HÄLTIC PORTS:
ALSO LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND. PASENGERS AND LUGGÃOR,
the Company's Office until Teva P.M. the day | to Fan Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities N.B-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
previous to sing,
Conanlar Invoices to accoripany Carge des dasd, ta, Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs
San Francisco,
of the United States, Via Overland Rallways, in Havana, Trinidad, and Derserars, and to posts in Maxies, Central and South America, by the Company's, and connecting Steamers theday previous to sailing. Parcel Packages will Freight will be received on board until 4 1.1. be received at the Office until F.. same day!
BILLS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUBITA
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.)
Bayers............... į Tacaday.... † 15th Sept.
For further information as to Fight or Passago, apply to the Agency of the Company, all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad: Prins Heinrich...! Tasider......) 13th Ort.
No. 7, Prays Central
J, E. VAN BUREN, Agent. Hongkong, 10th August, 1896.
F. BLACKHEAD & COM SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND. GENERAL COMMISSION
ALL AGENTS, PRAVA CENTRAL, HONGKONG. SO 4P MANUFACTURERS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR TARTMANING BAHTIEN'S GENUINE 11 COMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND:
HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT.
JAVA, HONGKONG, YOKOHAMA, KOBE, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHP
AMOY, HONGKONG, SINGAPORE,
JAVAS
FROM HONGKONG...
8.8; Germanfamik | To JAVAvisos | Saple
HE Company's Steamshly
8.3. Casting 1.TO JAVA...mas | Octo "BAYERN". Ceptalo B. Blanke, dus here with the outward Germania,uw | To JAPAN:... | ARTI Captain Stranck, will be despatched, as above | German Mall about the 24th instant, will leave | 8.8. Cassiazinois | | 30 JAPAN...
on MONDAY; the grst instant.
For Freight, apply toug
Gamiral'Arists for Chinn FAUTLAWEGENER
for the above place about 24 boura aliér antiva) | 3.3. Federation........ TO JAPAN....
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Cẹ, Agents. (1978 ||| Hongkong, noch August, 1800,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Gmore Agents.
Mongong, 19th Augint, vigő;;
Sols Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM
and p
F. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &c.
` EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES. ALWAYS"IN 'STOCK
dress in fill į value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des Primiti maicenia | Taesday... | 10th Nov. tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the
Feb.
United States, should be sent to the Company's Sachian...iend.... | Taetder... | 8th Dec. Office in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Bayern ...... | Taenday... | 5th Jan. Collector of Customis at Ban Francisco, w
*** | Tuesday... | zad Prins Haturich For fachine Information as to Puasage and Fightly to the Agency of the Company, Pleasan [Tuesday....... | 2od Marsh. No. 7, Prays Central,
ES VAN BUREN, Agent.
TUESDAY, the 15th day of September. Hongkong, 19th August, 1896,
2.11896, stqa.M., the Company's Steamship BAYERN, Captain B. Bissks, with MAILS, PASSENGRS. SPECIE and CARGO, will leave this Post as above, calling at NAPIKĄ and GIDA.
SOFT SOAP.“
NOTICE.
THE BEST FREVENTIVE OF ALL
*INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
JEYES
-FLUID
THE BEST
DISINFECTANT
SOAPS
AVOID ALL RISK OF OUTBREAK BY
W. G. HUMPHREY) & Co,
Bulidings.
Shipplag Orders will be granted til Noon on Saturday, the Izik Sept. Cargo and Specia will be received on board until 5 2.32. on MONDAY the 14th Sept, and Farbeli will be received at. the Agency's Office until Noox on MaxDAY, the 14th Sept. Contents of Packages are required. No Parcel Receipts will be signed for less than $a so and Farcels should not exceed Two Cubic in MeasurÒment,
Fest
The Steamer has splendid Accumsaodat and curries & Doctor and a Stewardess,"
B” Linen can be washed on board.
For further Particulars, apply toʻ
MELCHERS
„Hongkong, 18th August, 1596;
Printed "and". Pehlislal by DUNCAN M¥X6*6*Z
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