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BRITAIN OF THE FAR BASTOAC

JAPAN'S STRIKING' PROGRESS IN IDEAS AND

HADITS DE TAE WESTADTAM ME

An Anglicised Japan is the dream of Mr. K Watanabe, a special commissioner from the Governor-General of Formosa, who sailed for Capetown in the Armadale Castle.

Since England became Japan's best friend among the Western Powers; her people have developed an extraordinary taste for all things English. Mr. Watanabe has been sent acfoad

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1904.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

SATURDAY, the 16th January, 1904,

at II AM

at their LON SALES ROOMS, No, & Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, TWO FIELD SPANIELS About 3 years old

Intimations.

Consignees,

IMPERIAL GERMAN, MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA,

LINIE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THEY WILL REKAINĄ The bump of reverence is overshadowed by the bump of intelligence in the 20th century man and woman.. Old things are not pre- served simply because they are old. What soever is no longer useful must get out of the THE Steamship way. Nevertheless, progress, that is not intelligant will not be permanent. We shall continue to breathe air, drink water and eat bread. There will be no "improvement" on

to study British Colonial methods that Japan (Only imported this Season from England and the great essentials of living, and we do not

may improve her administration in Formosa, and also to report upon the desirability of South Africa as a field for Japanese labour.

Mr. Watanabe is a dapper little man, who ipeaks perfect English, and is Europeanised, as he expresses it." in everything but colour." In addition to his duties as a commissioner for Formosa, he has for years been identified with the emigration movement in Tokyo, and has

travelled through North and South America investigating offers for the employment of Japanese labour,

"My mission in South Africa is twofold,” he sail to an "Express" representative at the Langham Hotel the other day. "I want to see bow the new Colonies are administered, and to investigate labour conditions. If the British Government is willing and its restrictions are- not too severe, Japan is willing that the tide of emigration should turn towards Capetown instead of Hawaii, Peru, Mexico, and Canada.

"There has been much interest in South Africa since the question of Oriental labour was brought up. During the war. Japanese com- missioners visited the Transval in order to -investigate-the-fabour-situation,-but-conditions- were th1n too unsettled. Recently, however, reports reached the large steamship còmpanies

in Japan that there was an excellent opportunity

for laboniers on the Rand..

JAPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. "My countrymen would go to South Africa

that over two seasons), TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,'

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 13th January, 1904.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS, of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 16th day of January, 1904, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, of One Lot of CROWN LAND South of Bowen Road in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Sur veyor of Hit Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Registry Na

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary

Meniuremen

LOCALITY,

M.

#

E. W.

In the

South of Bown Road 347

37

Square f

Hongkong, th January, 1904.**

Upset Frics.

want any. Babies will come into the world as they have from the beginning, and people will die out of it as they have done since the world began.? Let us not run away with the idea that all of our treasured opinions are to be upset. Through every change, all things which, like

- WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

have builded a reputation on honour and good service, will hold their place. This effective remedy belongs to the past, the present and the future. It is not only up-to- For Wasting date but ahead of date. Diseases, Impaired Nutrition, Influenza, Lung Troubles, Impure Humons, in the blood with resulting skin affections, etc., it passessor the confidence of physicians and the people every. where. It is not expected to 'fall; it never does fall. The formula after which it is made

is an inspiration. It contains the nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It is palatable as honey, and yet so medicinal as to be effective from the first-dose. Pro-

170 202 40,313 218 30.086fessor Reddy, of Canada, says: “I have much pleasure in stating that I have used it in cases of debility and have found it to be a very [105 valuable remedy as well as pleasing to take." To trust it and try it is to be satisfied and thankful. "You cannot be disappointed in it Sold by chemists here and everywhere

TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGER

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in preference to Mexico, even Hawaii, because they feel that Great Britain would accord them FRIDAY, the 22nd day of January, 1904, throughout the world and A. B. Watson Co., preferential treatment—at least so far as Chin- ese labour was concerned.

"I am sure the superiority of the Japanese labourer over the Chinaman would be quickly apparent to any mine-owner who has employed the latter.

"All we ask is that the Japanese labourer shall have as fair treatment as his white brother,

We are becoming more, Europeanised every day. You cannot, with justice, put us on the same level as the Chinese coolie, as people are inclined to do who do not understand the trus Japan We are far more adaptable,

at 3 o'clock,

at their

SALE ROOMS, ICE HOUSE STREET, by Messrs. HUGHES & HOUGH

. THE FOLLOWING FALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

In

VALUABI

LOT

TWO LOTS:- -The Valuable Leasehold Messages and Premises known as Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Ping On Lane, situste op Inland Lot No. 1,608, which are held for the Residue of a Term of 940 years created by the Crown Lease thereof. Crown Rent $22.

"The Chinaman will retain his blouse and Lot 2.-The Valuable Leasehold Messuages

'his pigtail to the end of time, and when all things are finished, he will go home in a tin box to be buried. He is narrow, less intelligent,

and less adaptable.

"The trouble is that the Japaneis are mis- understood, Travellers pass through the coun- try very quickly, and write their impressions. They never get below the surface; the real Japanese nature is a sealed book to them. We in Japan know far more about England and English customs than the English know about Japan. We can read your literature and news. papers; our language and literature are closed to you.

EUROPEAN JAPANESE.

"It is hard to describe the deep, intense pride the Japanese feel because of their alliance with England. It has been said-and the statement reached Japan-that. no Western Power should link herself with an Oriental Power. Why not? We are becoming more European every day. *

"How am i different from the Englishmen I meet in this hotel, save in colour? 1 dress as

they do, talk as they do, think as they do.

"I believe that lapan will soon be on the same

plans as England or any Continental Power,

and Premises known as Nos. 25 and 27, Morrison Hill Road, and Nos. 33 and 35, Bowrington Street situate on the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 1,313, which are held for the Residue of a Term of 986 years created by the Crown Lease thereof. Grown Rent $31.10.

For further Particulars, apply to

Mears, HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,

or to

DENNYS & BOWLEY,

Supreme Court House, Solicitors for the Mortgagee. [106

Hongkong, frth January, 1904.

Intimations.

THE

ROBINSON

PIANO

CO LTP

Limited.

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TAND ELECTRIC COMPANY,

HE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

LIMITED.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.

EXCHANGE LINES, 100 Per Announ

PRIVATE LINES, By Arrangement

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.

N.B.-A special charge is made for Sines of more than average length.

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES CRIPTION IN STOCK.

INCLUDING

ATERIES,

BATTER

CHEMICALS,

E

TNSULATORS,

LECTRIC BELLS,

LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS. SWITCHES,

"ELEPHONES,

We realise that progress will come from the HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE. TE

adoption of Western methods and ideas.

English is being taught in schools throughout the Empire. The Union Jack is to be seen in many towns. Yes; we are very proud of England.

"The Japanese immigrant has been found ⚫ success in many parts of the world. Seventy thousand have been sent to Hawail to work on sugar "plantailons. As an ex- periment, 1,000, went to Peru for the same purpose, and that Government asks for more. There are 3,000 Japaness in the Maxi- can silver mines, and I have yet to receive a single complaint that they are physically in- ferior or less capable workmen than the natives. "Will there be war' with Russla? - Ponibly, Japan believes war is insvitable, and that there, only remains the date for firing the fret gun. We are ready. We know to a man and agan Russia's strength in the Far East. Our Foreign Office is fully advised of the serious internal disturbances in Russia. The Czar's Government is not anxious for war. But, on the other hand, if they will not recede from their Manchurian position, we will not com promies.

KOREA'S INTEGRITY. "Japan will never settle the matter on the basis of taking Korea while Russia takes Manchuria. We do not want Korea. The integrity of that country must be preserved. So far aa Manchuria is con- cerned we do not want it either. Japan will have equal commercial rights with Great Bri- tair, the United States, and the other Powers.

"But, Russia must get out or fight, and st the moment there is doubt as: to which course she will pursua

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"Japan is quite able, financially, to carry on

A war. The Government is anxions for an honourable peace, yet the people strongly hold that there can be na ? peach with honour? - No, we shall not expect England to help us.li will be our war, NASA TA

"I received a letter from Tokyo – few days ago which emphasised the gravity of the situation and the belief that all attempts at negotiation may prove futile. “Russia néeds n fèsson in the Far Fast and she will get it, an China did.****** Mr. Watanabe is returning to England: January for a conference, with the denial Office before sailing for Japán, Hekas istanta admiration for Mr. Chamberlain and bir Colo- aial policy, and said that keen interest was being taken in Japaun.a ofizial circles. In the Ascal question, mille hopes to meet Me" Cham-

CABIN PIANOS

BABY

.AND

WIRE, &c., 36,

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.

ORGANS ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS,

GUARANTEED FOR CLIMATE.

THE NEWEST

RAG TIME MUSIC

VICTOR

and BOOKS,

TALKING

MACHINES

LUTE HE PRODUCTION

FOF THE BES

HUMAN VOICE]

SHIPS PIANO

PLAYERS, $450

CASH CREDIT

OR

Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical works

Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Parts to fit up Installations if required.

NOTE ADDRESS:-1, ICE HOUSE ROAD.

For full Particulars, &c., &p., Apply to

W. STUART HARRISON, AM, INST. GAR

Maniger

Hangkang, 2nd April, 2003.

Consignees.

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"SACHSEN,"

́of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, having arrived; Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 11 A.M., TO-DAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 15th instant, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined, on FRIDAY, the 15th instant, at

9.30 AM.

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, SUBJECT TO 'ALTERATION,

STEAMERS.

DESTINATIONE.

KAMAKURA MARU ....... KOBE and YOKOHAMA......

H. Peterson BOMBAY MARU

T. Murai........ SANUKI MARU ...........

W. Townsend

10 MARU

M. J. Curnow.....ENCE KUMANO MARU

C. H. Butler HITACHI MARY

All Claims must reach us before the 20th instant, or they will not be recognised,

No Fire Insurance will be effected

J. Campbell.................. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the HARATA MARU................................. Undersigned.

F. L. Somer

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS & CO., Agents,

Hongkong, Bik January, 1904.

B.S. "ERNEST-SIMONS,"

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

ALI MARU

J. W. Ekstrand..........................

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex

KOBE and YOKOHAMA...... MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT- WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID, ¿VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE, U.SA, VIA Shanghai, ` Moji, KOBE and YOKOHAMA NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-)

HAMA

&

KOBE and YOKOHAMA........... MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT)

WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID 2018r.

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SAILING DATES,

FRIDAY, 15th Jan,

Daylight.

THURSDAY, '21st Jan,

Noon. SATURDAY, ijed Jany a

Daylight.

TUESDAY, 26th Jan,

4 P+M, 200 WEDNESDAY, 27th Jan., at

Noon, FRIDAY, 29th Jan,

Daylight. SATURDAY, 6th Feb.,`at

Daylight.

VICTORIA, BC, and SEATTLE TUESDAY, 9th Feb..

U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA

KAGOSHIMA MARU....................... (BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and] TUESDAY, 16th Feb,, at

K. Keri

....... { COLOMBO .....................

Noon

* Through Passenger Tickets isuned for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connection with the GREAT. Northern Railway and Atlantic: Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moli and Kobe, Int pnd 2nd Class Through Passengers have the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company'í ocal Branch Offics in Prince's Building, sai Floor, Chater Road

Hongkong, 13th January, 1-704.

1. Malağan and Coudouan, and from Havre, ex us. Coudouan, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP | their risks into the Godawns of the Hongkong

COMPANY, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited,

Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY. immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

before a PM., TO-DAY, the 12th instant, re- questing it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the

PROPOSED Sailings from Hongkong, VIA

A. B MIHABA,

Manager.

Hotel.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, LADIES' Afternoon Tea ROOMS.

after TUESDAY, the 19th instant, at NOON, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or be fore the 19th instant, or they will not be recognised,

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All damaged packages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 19th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 12th January, 1901. INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE Company's Steamship......

"LAISANG,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Carge by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo Impeding the discharge or remaining on board after THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at 4 P.M., will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Manager. Hongkong, 11th January, 1994.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

1

THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"PALMA,"

(116

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are

being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Tons.

Captains..

1904

Steamers.

Lyrat 4417 G. V. Williams. Jan, 15 OlympiaTM ... 2,8 A, Dixon ...... Feb, ri Shawmut...... 9606 W. M. Smith... Feb. 19 Tacoma*...... 2,813 M. Ridley .............. Feb. 26 Victoria*...... 3,50 J. Truebridge... Mar. 16 Tremont...... 2606 T. W. Garlick. Mar. 25

† Cargo only. Steamers marked (*) have no second-class passenger accommodation,

The attention of passenger le directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe,

Special rates allowed to members of Gover- ment Services,

Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.

For further Ipformation as to Freight or Passage, apply to

'DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED,

General Agents.

liz Hoogkong, 6th January, 1904.

ORIENTAL

STEAM

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, STEAM FOR

Optional Goods will be landed here unless | STRAITS,CEYLON,'AUSTRALIA, INDIA. instructions are given to the contrary before

2 P.M., TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 18th instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire, Insurance will be effected by me in

any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Consignee's

and the Company's representative at an sp pointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godawns.

E. A HEWETT,

Superintendent,

- Hongkong, 12th January, 1904.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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9.9. "MACDUFF" FROM GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.

"ONSIGNEES of General Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed

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

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before. Noon, TO-DAY.

ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTE.)

THE Steamship

-"COROMANDEL,“

Captain G. M. Montford, & M.X., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 16th instant,

above Ports, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the

Silk and Valuablas, all Cargo, for France and Tes for London (under arrangement) wil be transhipped at Colambe into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay,

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required,

Shippers are particularly requested to aute the terms and conditions of the Company's Bill of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

EA HEWETT,

Superintendent

· Hongkong; 4th January, 1974

Insurance

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE: COMPANY OF. HAMBURG:

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining o' undelivered after the 20th instant will be subject to rent.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the ab

Company are prepared to accepil inst All Claims against the Steacher must be pre-Class FOREIGN and CHINESE-RISK sented to the Undersigned on or before the arth

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. want, or they will not be recognlend. By

NOTICE,

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO par Beamship

"CHINA"

The above Steamer having arrived, Comalguses of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their. Bills: of Lading for countersignature, "and `to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside panela qu

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godówas, where, they will be examined on tha soth instant, st 3 PM) No Fire Insurance has been enacted. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL & Co., LIMITED,

B Agents. 'Hongkong, 13th Jangary, 1904.

NOTICE,

Cargo impeding discharge and undelivered; by THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at to ATH Public are hereby informed that no will be landed and stored at Consignces' risk; and exponar,

• No Fire Insurance will be effected.

J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent Hongkong, 9th January, fond

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CURRENT RATES. · ·SIEMSBEN & Co.

Hongkong, 28th May, 1898) GARGAI

To be Let.

TO LET

FIRST and SECOND FLOORS of No. 34, FROTEENS ROAD CENTRAL opposite the

GENERAL POST OFFICE, after MARCH 31ST,

1904, at present occupied by Meura, POWELL ebingo has been made in the Rates of & Co..and the COSMOPOLITAN HOUSE. This Subscription to the Hongkong Telegraph and House is especially suitable for people who are „they, sre: warned against paying more than seeking places for Hotal purposes, [TEM CHITS (10 cts.) par Single Copy

Please apply tom THE MANAGER,

⠀ Hongking Telegraph Co., Ltd Hangkong, seth September, 1903,

PRIVATE BAR

AND

BILLIARD ROOMS.

Hot and Cold Water throughout Electrically Lighted.

Electric Fans (if required). ‚' Electric Fassenger Elevator to each Floor, Table D'Hotest`Sepárate Tables. For Terms, &c., apply to the

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· MANAGER. Hongkang, aged: October, 1963.

Notices of Firms.

L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE ·

[COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

HE Undersigned baving bean appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept RISKS aguinat FIKE:at CURRENT RATES, PALSU

SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, rat January, 1904,

NOTICE.

THE PARTNERSHIP.hitherto existing Between Myself and Mr. JOHN HAS TINGS having been dissolved by effluxion of time, my Business will in future be carried on under the Firm Name of DEACON, LOOKER

VICTOR H. DEACON. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD,

Hongkong, 1st January, 1904.

and DEACON.

For Hale,

FOR SALE.

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TEATH'S PATENT HEZZANITH

H

1 BELL, SEXTANTS.

Other Makers HUGHES, CARY & POTTER,

to be sold cheap.

Apply

&c.,

• BOX,*··

Clo Honghong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, saod December, 1993.

FOR SALE

INCANDESCENT GASOLINE

LAMPS

OF ALL DESCRIPTIONE, from the best makers,

INCANDESCENT MANTLES,

CHIMNEYS,

·GLOBES,

SHADES, &C.

for

GABOLINE AND GAS

at the

Buyers free

TÀI ) HỌ

Hongkong, and

THE AM

DENTIST

ZERGAVEL SANG FAT, BANG 27 DEL VEUX

at the above Addresi.. From the Unive Hongkong, ngth Documbèr, 1993. [136% in Hooghows, and