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ROUND THE SHOPS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1912,

CALENDARS AND

BLOTTERS,

Maears. MacEwen, Frickel and Company have issued an exced- ingly pretty calendar which em- braces an excellent reproduction of a picture showing H.MS. St. Vincent leaving Portsmouth Har- bour, and the old Victory lying hard by.

a

POST OFFICE..

MAILS ARRIVED TO-DAY. Calcutta etc., a.s. Dilwara; Shanghai, s.e. Atrous Vancouver, etc.. 5,8, Empresa

of India.

MAILS VIA SIBERIA,"

Lafi Landon

Doo, 5 Dec. 6

MAILS DUB.

Shanghai Dec, 21 Dec. 23'

Américon, Awa-maru, 22nd

inst.

I

American, uetzow 24th inst SIBERIAN MAILS-only a small portion of the mail from London of the 29th and 30th Nov. here been received.

The Awa Maru is expected to arrive here on Sunday the 22nd Inst., with the American Mail ex Nile.

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SHIPPING NEWS.

ARRIVED.

Armenia. Ger. a a, 3,386, Eokhorn, 20th Deo-Singapore. Gon--H, A., La Tacoma Maru, Jap ss, 3,000, T.

Hamada, 20th Dec. Manila 18th Dec,, Gen. -0.8. K."

Maru, Jap. 5.8., 3,623, N. Nielsen, 20th Doc.- Kobe 13th Dec. Gen.

N. Y. K.

Tillatjap, Dutch 8.8, 2.470, Lop, -20th Peo-Moji 15th Dec., Coal.-J. C. J. L Atreus. Br. 8.8., 4,200, R. C.

Thompson, 20th, Doo- Shanghai 18th Dec., Gen. -B & 8. Toan, Br. 8.s., 1,374, A. W. Outer

་

bridge, 20th Dec.- Manila 17th Doc., Gon.~~~ B. & S.

WEATHER REPORT,

to

On the 21st at 12.20-Pres- aure has decreased moderately from the Yangtze Valley Wladivostock, and slightly along the 8.E. coast of China,

No returns from Jopan. Moderate monsoon is indicated

Mail Steamers

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.

along the E. coast of China and 10 despatch VESSELS to the Unfernational PORTS on or abont

over the N, China Sea,

hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, Hongkong Rainfall for the 24

0.00 inches.

FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON, TO-MORROW.

District.

1 Hongkong& Neigh-

bourhood

Forecast.

N. E. winds, moderate,

fair.

2 Formosa Channel N.E. winds.

Jstrong.

3 South coast of)

China between H.K. The same

T and Lamocks

as 'No. 1.

4 South coast of)

Hangehow, Br. 8.8.,999, G Morse, 20th. Dec.-Chefoo 14th Dec., Gon.-B. & S. Br. ss. 1,047, Robinson, Chins between H.K. The game 20th Doc. Haiphong and, Pakhoi 18th Dec... Gon.-B. & S.

Singan,

W

Máru, Jap 8.8., 1,119, L. Tashiro, 21st Dec -Swa- tow 20th Dec, Gen.-0, S. K.

Halvard, Nor. 8.B, 1,056, C. An-

XContinued from pigo 8);" MESSRS. WEISMANNS LTD,

We have to acknowledge with | many a board in medieval Eng land. It has, without doubt, be-thanks the recept of some ex- come an institution, and Messrs ceilingly tasteful volendārs and Weismanns have recognised this blotters from various firms. Some by calling attention to the fact of these are by way of being that they can supply them of all works of art and would adorn eizes. As there is obaracter in almost any wall, plam padding, so there is in Messrs. Weismann's display, and that of a high standard." Of con- fectionery, too, this firm offers good soleation, coverings wide rage in sizes and makes, whose names it would be invidious to mention, while the chocolates etc. beloved of children are ox- The calendar issued by the

Victoria Dispensary reproduces hibited in profusion.

DRAGON CYCLE COMPANY. remarkably fine female head Though people do not com- study from the origin of Sbir monly buy motor cars for Obristley Fox.. mas presents, yet it is not extra- Tho P. and O iano a diary ordinary for a motor car to be and almanack which is at once The Luetzow is expected to engaged to take a party for a run tasteful and useful. It is of handy arrive here on Tuesday the 24th either before or after, or, indeed, pocket size and gives lists of inet with American. Mail ex from breakfast time any morning, sailings, maps of routes, and a Mongolia for a spin along the roads of the wealth of statistical information.

MAILS CLOSE. Colony. The Dragon Cycle Com

Several almanacks have come Fort Bayard-Chongwa, 21st Soshui pany have numerous cars, all easy to hand from insurance com-

Doc., 9 a m running and speedy, under the panics and are designed to be of Swatow, Amoy and Formosa vià control of experienced drivers, particular use in offices. They -Per Paijin-maru, 22nd This company possesses the have been received from the fol-

Vec.. 9 a.m. ngency for the Overland Car, the lowing: The Scottish Union and Swatow and Siam-Fer Landrat 1913 model being at the disposal National Insurance Company

Schioff, 22nd Dec, 9 àm. af intending purchasers free. and the Abbincia Assurance Straits-Per Atraus, 23rd Dec. The car must be tried before the Company (Local Agents Messrs. Straits and Ceylon-Per Wakar

11 m. qualities of it can be realised and Carlowitz & Co ;) Norwich Union

Maru, 23rd Dec, 11 a m. the management solicits the fa- Fire" Insurance Society, Limitd. Macao-Perrui Tai 23rd Dec vour of motorists or intending (Messrs. David Sungoon and Co.

1.15. motorists.

Lt.; Patriotic Insurance Com: Fhanghai and North China-Por Dilwara, MESSRS WARREN & CO. pany (Mossrs. John D. Hutchison Kingsing, 23rd Doc., 2 There is nothing like a com-[& Co.); Innenshiro Insurance.

p m. fortable house to spend Christmas Company. Ltd., (Messrs. Arnold. Sandakan-Per Mausang, 23rd in, and, if anything.needs to be Karberg & Co.); the South Bri-

2 p.m. lone in the home to make every-tish Fire and Marine Insurance Tsingtau, oihaiwei and Chefoo thing run smoothly, Messrs. War

-Per Hangchow, 23rd T'oc. 3 p.m. ren and Co. are the 1ople to do

Swatow, -Amoy and Foochow it. Stoves for cooking, for ex ample, do not always do what A calendar sent us by Mesare. they are supposed to perform Gande, Price and Co. depicts a when it comes to preparing the pretty pic uro of Miss Ellon Torry Christmas dinner. Consequently in the file of Portia from "the the sale plan is to have the stove Morchant of Venice," The date overhauled and put right. Olipa ara plainly printed and easy perhaps the husband is desirous to detach. The proprietors of the of making his wife's drawing room look better, and nothing a a rule ploases a true woman more A now fender or a sot of brasse- is just the thing and theso can be had at Messrs. Warien and Un'a Another thing that in a joy for over is the bathroom if it is nicely kept. The firm of whom ductions of famous etchings of Philippine Islands-Per Kuoi we, spaik have a good line of Old English coaching scenos. European fashioned bathsat re-i Other almanacks have come to asonable prices, while all the hard from F C. Calvert and Co. ather accessories in kin cauf "Tooth Powder" fame; the Swadish East Asialic Steamship Co., Ltd., and the Fatum Ac cident Insurance Co.

be obtained

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· THE FRENCH STORE. . At the French Story in Queen's Road, there is a bo..utiful display of bon bons, cackers and sweela which play such a prominent párt. aflor the Christmas dinner. Then there are the delicacies for which this establishment, is noted and which give one an appetite even

Company Ltd,; the Commercial Union Assurance Company; and the London Assurance."

Siberian

Mall.

Per Haiyang, 23rd Doc.. .5 p.01.

Shanghai, North • kina (Europe vin *iboria) -

Por Koonshing, 23r.l Doc at 5 pm:

famous King Georgo and D.C.L Haiphong and Paklioi-Per Sin

gun, 24th Dec, 9'á.m..

Scotch Whiskies are the actual Pakhoi and Haiphong Por Sin- publishers of the calendar.

and Hainan.

as No. 1.

"China Const Meteorological.

Register...

21st December, a.m.

dersen, 2 st Dec-Bang Station. kok and Hoihow 20th

Doc, Gen.-Chinose.

Wind.

Hour.

Temperature}|

Barometer.

Humidity.

D'tion.

Force.

-

Th

Empress of India, Br. 8.8., 5,940, Wostock 7a30,2934 45

A Hailey, 21st Dec.

Nemuro 64 Vancouver, BC, 28th

Hakodate *1 Nov, Mail & Gon,--C

Tokio P. R. Co

Kochi Br. 8.8., 3,460, W. J.

Nagasaki Bishop, 21st Dec.-Singa- K'shima pore 15th Dec.. Gen -1.

Oshima. 9. & Co.

Naha Wingsing, 'Br gs, 1,517. Lish-

Ishi'jima man, 21st Dec -Chin- kinng 20th Dec, Gen. Dr. s.s. 1,350, Harris, 218t

J, M. &'o.

bec.-Canton 20th Dec Gen B & .

:

Anhui,

19

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Bonin Is.

www

Chefoo

Whaiwoi

Hankow

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Weather.

30.19 30 90 waw 2 o

Kiukiang 30.2241 94 ne lo Shanghai, 30.1741100 m 1 od

30.0744 ----nna 4omd

0 c 7a30.1359

6 30.0860 82 nw 3 o 7030.1059 88- 00

5a30.04-

30.04--- 30.05-

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INDIA

STEAMERS

Up, W. Gord.D...

DELTA

the DATES baino.1--

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SHANGHAI........

LONDON, via USUAL PORTE UP CALLY „LONDON & ANI- WERPY.8'TORE, PINANG, O'mbo, Pont SAID AND Makṛbiluzi.....}

Capt. E. P. Martio, & X.R.

SICILIA

Capt. C. E, Watkins, ...

SHANGHAI, Į SUNDA

MO1I, KOBE & † Capt. U. E. Irriaux, 1,9.8. YOKOHAMA,,

}

TO MAIL"DEVA REMARKA

about Freight and 2nd Jun.} Pasage.

Noon, 4th Jan.

about 26th Dec.

abont 28th Dec.

1 Freight and

}

All the above stoimers are fitted with wireless Telegraphy.

For Freight, or Fausage app'y to

P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s office,

Hongkong, 19th December," (917.

Freight and Passage.

Freight, and Passige.

E. A, HEWETT, 0.2 6.

Superintendent.

NORDDEUTSCHER

LLOYD.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL

Fon

NAPLES, GENOA, AL-)

GIERS, GIBRALTAR, Į LUTZOW SOUTHAMPTON, ANT- (Capt. J. Bonfeldt

· WERF and BREMEN....

SHANGHAI, NAGA-)

SAKI, KOBE PRINZ LUDWIG YOHAMA .........ï- ...!

CLEARAN ES AT THE

HARBOUR OFFICE.

Doc. 20... Lyeemoon, for Saigon.

Gutzlaff Sharp P.

Amoy

Swatow

Talhoku

52...

Taichu

Tainan

п6

MANIA, TAP, MAR-

Koshun

30.01

P'dores

15. 29,98-

no G 9.30.1062 94 no 1 o

6a 30.05 64 80 e 30 70

MEL OURNE

se 1-

Chiyo-maru, for San Francisco,

arg, for Hongay. Armenia, for Shanghai,

l'ec. 21. Landrat Schieff, for Swatow,

The Imanack published by Straite, India via Calcutta-Po-Daiya-maru, for Wakamatsu.

the manufacturers of the famous Three Castle Cigarettes and To

gun, 24th Dec., 9 n.m.

Namsang, 24th Dec., 1

p.m.

bacco can claim to be a real workacao--Per Sul Tai. 24th Pec., of art since it includes four repro-

2.

LOCAL "SPORT.

No Interport Rugby Match.

A cable has just been received

1.15.

Yuensang, for Manila. Dagny, for Bangkok. Tjikini. for Shanghai Haimun for Swatow. Upada, for Yokohama. Tjilatjap, for Batavia. Tungwah, for Shanghai... Benlawers, for Yokohama, Liangchow, for Shanghai

chow, 24th Dec. 8 pm Tsingtau, Wethaiwei and Ceylon -Per Hangchow, 24th Singapore, Samarang and Soura

Dec., 3 p.m.

DEPARTED. baya-Per Ningp3, 24th "4 p.m.

Dec. 21. Shanghai and North China-Per Hopsang, for Bongay.

*ingsang, 24th ec., 5 Johanne, for lacno.

Andree Rickomrs for Yokohama.

|

p.m..

Swatow-Per Haimun, 24th DecSzechuen, for Canton.

5 pm-

German

Mai.

Straits, Burmah, Ceylon. Adelaide, Western Aus- tralia, India, Aden, Egypt, and Europe via Naples. Per

Lutzow 24th Dec., 6 p.m.

In view of the advanco I stage of Swatow, Amoy and Formosa via the ariangomenta to play, much disappointment is felt locally that hia fixture will not take place.

to think of. The chocolates at from Shanghai to the effect that the French Store cannot be beaten, they will, after all, be unable to and the toya on stuk are well send a team down at Christmas. chsen and should give children great delight. The distants aro courteous and obliging, and look round the shop lub occupy a spare half hour pleasantly, and usefully. There is something Lere for every one.

ORACA & CO.

11

The following have been select ed to play for the Club, the Navy in the Cup Match this after noon Fall back, T. E. S. Rob. On three quarter backa B Charman; H. S Hou-e, V M Grayburn; F. Sutherland; half backs A A. Claxton; Jasper Clark:

Loksang, for Shanghai. Stentor, for Singapore. Himalaya, for Bombay. Egremont Castle, for New York. Chiyo-maru, for San Francisco, Haimun, for Swatow. Kashing, for Canton. Benlawers, for Japan. Hougmoh, for Amoy, Tjikini, for Shanghai. Yueneang, for Philippine Island, Tjilatjap, for Batavia, Pagny, for Bangkok. Kumsang for Moji. Hangeang, for Shanghai, Armenia, for Shanghai,

PASSENGERS 'ARRIVED. Chenan, 26th Dec., 3 p.m. Per s.8. Singan, arrived 20th Swatow, Amoy and Fouchowiast., from Haiphong, &c.—

Peraiching. 26th Dec., Soffiette, P...

Anping-PerSoshu Maru,

24th Dec., 5 p.m. Fhanghai, North China and Japan via Kobe-Per Dilwara, 26th Dec, 11. a m.

Japan

via Nagasaki Victoria and Tacoma Per Tacoma- maru, 26th Dec, noon. Shanghai and North hina-Per

5 p.m.

27th Dec. 3 p.m.

A

Canton

H'kong

V. Peak Gap Rock

Macao

Pakhoi

Phulion

Tourane

C. St. J.

6a 30.03 ene 5 c

Cap,

17,400

LINES:

TO WALL ON

(WED'DAY, 25th Dec, 10 A.M.

v inzer· 18,800

THURSDAY, 26th Dec.

$5,100

SATURDAY,

28th Dreambor

at 9 A..

ONN, SAMARAI PRINZ WALDEMAR NEW UINEA, BRIS-Capt. E. Bemor BANE STI-NEY and

30.0863-ose 1 of KOBC and YOKOHAMA -- 9130.1757 87 w 3r

Wuchow

Hoihow..

& a 30.03 66

ene 3db KUPAT & SANDAKAN.

Aparri

30.0070 29.93 73 29.95-

sse. 4 c

one 4 c

0 b

Manila.

29.91

0 c

Legaspi

29,89--

0 c

Bacolod

9a

Iloilo

Cobu Labuan

29.9181 → 29.89 85 29,87 83

nw lo n Ib e 1c

T. F. Claxton, Director.. Hongkong, Observatory, Dec. 21. 1-Baromoter, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in inches, tenths and hundredths.

2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.

3 Humidity, in percentage of saturated with moisture being 100. saturation, the Humidity of air 4 Direction of Wind, to two pointe,

5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Scale.

6 State of Weather, b blue sky, f fog, g gloomy, hhail, I light- c detached cloud, d drizzling rain,

ning, o overcast, p passing showers, a squally, r rain, s snow, Per 8.8. Dilwara, arrived 21st, thunder, v visibility w dow Inst., from Singapore:-

(wet).

0 Rain in inches, tenths and Philippine Islands, Yap, aronn, Symonds, Mr. & Wiyor,

Fred, Wilholmshafen, Mra.

Father, Leon hundredths. Rabaul Herbertahoke, Mutupi, Australia, Tas.

8.8. Empress of India, mania and New Zealand arrived 21st inst, from Vancouver, via Brisbane - Per Prinz

&c Waldomar, 28th Pec., 8 Briggs, H

Berry, Rev

The display inle by Messrs. Graca & Co is a delightful and useful one. In this shop all that is required to make a Christmas tree enchanting can be obtine McElderry: A. 1 Deane; H. G Philippine Islands-Per Zafiro forwards A. Murdoch; S. B. B and at reasonable prices. Many little hands will clap with llegarty: T. J. Fisher; D. Wal. restrained delight when their kor, Chas. O Starh; A. N. Other. owners see the big and beautiful

Hongkong Cricket Club vs. teddy bears and dolls that thero

United Sorrices:Play will com. are in stook and on view. For these on the look out for Christ-menco at 2 pm on Christmas mas cards and lumorous post-Day, and not at 12 Noon, as pre- cards, Messrs. Graca and Co., areviously statel On Boxing Day the people, They have a wide, play, will be continued at 10a.m. nsortment of these cards, as well Hongkong Cricket League.

Cricket.

Club no the more sentimental an I rich.

Craigengewor Jy-coloured ones.

For the boys

Kowkon they have drums that will stand Civil Servien By amount of knocking about Hongkong

and guna that will please without

stiff & Depts,

2.M.

Per

Batavia, Samarang, Sourbaya and Ball, Mr

Rev

METEOROLOGICAL.

Choy Quan Richardson, Mr Direction

Previous

atom.

30.05

65 68

E

E

4 4

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b

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Lum Sun-jack

Day On Date On Date GB Li Yow

and Les Chuck-fung Barometer 30.04 30.10 Mrs F S Low Gar-long Temperature 64 63 Alacassar Per Tjilatjap, Bang, Mr and Lam Yuk-nam Humidity P. W. L D. P.

89 84 31st ec., 10 a.m.

"Mrs Luis.. Lee Bun

Wind 6.4 1 1 13 Philippine - Per Loongsang, 28th Gee Ong-new

·4 4 -- 12│*** Dee, 1 pm

and Mrs. HT Force 4 2 117 Salgon, Straits, Ceylon, Adsiside, Chu Dong 22-

Stevens, J. 6

Weather, O Westen Australia, In-Deinson, O G. Turner, Mr. and Rain 4-

dia, Aden, Egypt and Gee Kong

Mrs. W. C. D. Highest opan at Temperature on the igth'. 70 Europe via Marseilles Heape, F B Waterhouse, T. H.K. Observatory, 20th Dec., 1912. Per Ernest Simons, 28th Hynd, R R Weidor, W. E Dec., 5 p.m.

T. F. Claxton, Director. Loo Quon Wing Kum Shanghai and North China-Per Lee Chung

Linan, 28th Dec., 5 p.m. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow S IPS PASSED THE CANAL,

being dangerous, Adults, longkong Pulice 4-3 11 can find many things at this E.

2.2 2

3 - 2 1 1

31 3

3

0

A Win

-

establishment that will prove Hongkong "A

useful.

The M M. ss Himalaya. The Messagories Maritimoa steamer "Himalaya," which was lying at the head and stern moor-

3 points. A Draw -

1 point.

The Atreus. The 8.8. Atreus reports that sho ings off the Hongkew wharvos, made the trip from Shanghai to parted her chain about six feet, Hongkong in 54 hours. She ex- from the buoy on the morning of perienced fresh N E. monsoon, December 10 and swung saliore, misty wenther. and rough 'sea. on the Pootung side. As the

The Adamastor.

vessel was drawing more than 26 The Portuguese Consul is giv-| feet, she remained fast until the ing a dinner to-night at his re- water rose, toward noon, when silence to the officera of the she was assisted off by two inga Portuguese orioner Adamastor." and proceeded down river. prior to their departure from the

Shipping and Engineering". Colony,

·

16

Per Halton, 30th Dec,

London, 6th December. 5 p.m..

Arrivals from China--Brod- Philippine Islands, Australia

more, Derflinger Miyasaki Maru, Tasmania and New Zea- Perdeus. land via

Siberian

*n*w.

Inwest

TIDE TABLE.

Peo. 17th to 23rd Des., 1912.

Darwin - Per The following vessels have pas- "Na] 8t Albans. 4th Jan, 10 sed the Canal:Dumboo, Jeseric.wed:

B.,M.

Kitano Maru, Montrose, P. E. Shanghai, North China Friedrich, Prinz Ludwig, Tele- Japan via Nagasaki, machus, Arcadia, Indrakuela.

United States, South

-America and Canada via

Sator. ut

02

All productions of the ALE- 300 Vancouver (Europe, via XANDRA CAFE CO. are under Mon, Siberia)Per Empress the strictest European Super- of India, 10th Jan. 6 pune vision.

High Water

Hoogkong

17.

#1

3.0

m

3.5

址

COBLENZ

Capt. . Klugkist, 6.750

BORNEO

Capt. 7. Sowhill

About TUESDAY. 7th Jan.

{

·Middla of:

January,

All tie at earners of the Eumpora Line ne file with Wireless Telegraphy.

New Era em of Telefunken.

For further Particulim, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS & CO.,

QURURAL ARENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA.

Hongkong, 14th December, 1912.

DOUGLAS STEAMShip Co., · LD:

Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.

Highest Clans, Fastest and Most Luxurivan Steamers on the Coast, baring plenilid Accommodation for First-Class Passengers. L'ectric Light. Excellent Daisies

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW RETURN. (Occupping: 9 to 10 days.)

STEAMSHIP.

CAPTAIN

LEAVING,

HAITAN .... ..... [J. S. Roach"...... | TUESDAY, 81st Tes, at Daylight. HAIYANG... A. E. Hodgins... TUESDAY, 24th Dei., at Daylight, HAICHING... W, C. Passmore... FRIDAY, 27th Dec,, at Daylight,

TOR SWATOW... HAIMUN......J. W. Eva...... | WEDNESDAY, 25th Doa, al daylight. Steamers will 'arrive'at, and depart from, the Co.'s Wharf row Blake Poc

For Freight and Pasage, apply to

Douglas, Lapraik & Co., General Managers.

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STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. Mail Service to Australia

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ST. ALBANS EASTERN

via Manila.

MAIL SCHEDULE

(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).

Anita Bengkong" From Australia

On the 19th Dec. On te 10th Jan Low Was EMPIRE ......................................han ]. On the 7th Feb.

Hongkong

10.

Time

I to gaze

11 4

m morning a afternoon,

Leave Hongkong

for Australis,

On 4th Jan., None. On 1st Feb. Noon." On at Vardha Noon.

The shove Steamers are fitted with Refrigemting Machinery, sasuring a plentiful supply of Ice, French Provisions, eta, in! are lighted throughout, with Electricity: All State-Boomslave Eetric Fans... A duly qualified Doctor and, Stewarča ja are carried,

For further partcola, poly lo

Gibb, Livingston & Co.,

Agents

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