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BORDINDING by European methods
•with? the best, materials and, under Barepean supervision at
THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE Always pronounced equal to Low work, and prices very modoyule.
DRINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most
moderate prices aband
THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. All proofs are read and all work
inperintended by Englishmou. Always
equal and generally superior to that
done anywhers oleo., Latiniaica given,
No. 12,164.
Hongkong Daily Press.
骏四十六百一千二萬壹第 1十初月朋年三十二猪光
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
THE Compur's Stramors hitherto calling at BOMBAY on their way home will CEASE calling there until further notice,
GDE CHAMTEAUX,
Agent February, 1897.
Hoagkong, 11th
WANTED.
WANT HD 160 Mb of all Nationalities
te Compete in the GRAND INTER NATIONAL TUG OF WARISANA
$200, CASH PRIZES. Apply any Evening, 8 to 10.
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI, BANK. WING CORPORATION.pa
NOTICE is barely given that the ORDI
NABY HALF YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPOR- ATTON, will be held at the CITY HALL, Heng- kong, op SATURDAY the 13 day of February, ab: Nock, for the parpone of reooiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a State winnt of Account to 31st December, 1896
$200
BERT WILLISON,
Ghond World Chea. Hongkong, 11th. Fabinary, 1897..
By Onter of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manngar. Hongkong, th Jangry, 1897, |HÔNGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
FAZD 1884,
412
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE NOTIOE is hereby glean that the REGIN-
COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE..
THE ELEVENTH ORDINARY AN
NUAL GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above ComPANT will be held at the Eegistarad Offices of the Company, 39 and 40. Bases's Rod Control, on MONDAY; the 22nd inst at Noon, for the purpose of reseiring the Report of the Governing Directors, together with a State- want of Accounts for the year ending S1st Dacomber, 1890 2008 of the Com
TER of SHARES of the, Corporas TION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 30th January to SATURDAY, the 13th day of February (both days inclusive), during which period no Trunaler of Shares can be registered
By Order of the Court of Directore,..
WANT. JACKSON, P Chief Menager. 299 Hongkong, 28th
8th Jamary, 1897 THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE. HANA COMPANY, LIMITED.N
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY A. MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS i the COMPANY will be held at this Company's
pany will be CLOSED from the 17th to the No. 8 QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL 24th inst., both days inclusive.d
By Orlar,
HART BUCK. Seerotary. Hongkong, 11th February, 1897. - fald
PERSEVERANCE
LODGE
OF HONGKONG. No. 1,105.
REGULAR MEETING of the PERSEVERANCE LODGE will be held at tig FREEMASONS ·HALL 01 TUESDAY, the 18th ist, at 3.80 for 0.00 P.M. prouinely. Visiting Brathren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 11th February, 1897.413 THE CHINA AND MANILA ETEAM- SHILP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA DIRECT Company Stasmehip
ZAFIRO,"
Captain Cobban, will be despatched for the above port on SATURDAY, the 13th mat., at
T
This steamer has superior accommodation for Passengers
For Freigh, or Pussige, apply to
SILEWAN, FOMES & CO.
Agente,
Viotoria, on MONDAY, the 15th February, at †Twelve o'clock (Noox), for the purpose of rër ceiving a Statenisut of Accounts and the Bapart of the Directors for the year nuding 31 December, 1846,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com will be "CLOSED from the Iut to the
dom, both days inclusive,
By Order
1267
GEO. L. TOMEIN Acting Socretary Hongkong, 25th January, 1897
OLIVERS FREEHOLD MINES, LIMITED
TOTICE is Loreby given that x CALL of
$1.50 per share has been made in respect of the B shares numbered from 25,000 to 50/00, both inclusivo, on which $1.00 only hae been paid up, and rich calf is payable to the GENERAL MANAGERS ou the 16th day of FEHKUARY at the offers of the "Com. Fany, No. 38 and 40, Quoca's Road Central
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, r Deted Hongkong, 15th December, 1806 [2351 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
F415E ORDINARY YEARLY MEST
Hongkong, 11th February, 1897.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR KOREA
·UTAIYUAN,” Captain R. Nelson, will be despatchikna. above ou THURSDAY, the 18th ins, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, opply to
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 11th February, 1897. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATIUN COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON VIA STRAINS AND
411
USUAL PORTE OF CALIZAR (Taking Cargo at through ratenfor Glasgow, Liverpool, Continental Ports, River Plate; &c.)
FIRE Company's Steamship
TE
NINGCHOW?
Geo, Castle, Commander, will be despatched na abova un or about the 5th March.
For Freight, etc., spply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.
Agenta.
T410
Hongkong 11th February, 1887.
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
THE Undersigned GENERAL AGENTR Under JAPAN for the above Line ara prepared to issue THROUGH BILLS OF LADING for all the principal ports in SOUTH AFRICA, in connection with INDO. CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s fortnightly. servios hence to CáFORTTA. Sailings from CALCUTTA for GAPE PORTS every fortnight.
During the TEA SEASON the following DIRECT STEAMERS will load, comm being at FOOCHOW, viz:
PONGOLA 15th Juz and 1st Oct: CONGELLA. 25th July and 5th Dec For freight and further particulars,
Werly to:
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. General Agents for China and 'Japiti. Hongkong, 1st February, 1897,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
THE American Barb
COLOMA
ATING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 22nd Fed ruary, 1897, 12 o'clock Noon, for the par pose of receiving the Report of the Directors, and "tho Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1890, and of approving by resolt tion of the proposed purchase of Hung-Han Teland. Lola Nus, 171 and 172 and of the proposed. extensions to Kowloon Marino Lot No. 37 and to Hung-Ham Mirina Lot No. 1 on terms to be stated
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Con pang will be OLOZED from the 8th be the 22nd February, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. I. BOSE
Curetary
305
Hoogkong, 2nd February, 18977, 3 THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON. WHARF AND GODOWN CO.,
WMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE TENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL
ESTABLISHED 1857.
-
HINO NGOI BIN FA
DM (Chinoco Daily Prsia),
PORNIERun DALET
is the oldest and still immewensbly the best. wed um for Advertising among tho Native Community. Established for nearly Forcy. YXALA, eironlatan largely throughout Southern China, Indo-China, ato,
Terma for Advertising (Transitions froo) can be obtained at the Offos, Wyndham Street, Hongkeng; or frees the different Agent.
Documents translated from or inte Classical
for Colloquial Chinese
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1110, 1897.
四拜膠 INTIMATIONS,
郭一十月二年七十九百八千堂英港香!
INTIMATIONS--
INTIMATIONS.
JUST LANDED EX P. & 0. STEAMER “JAVA.”
ST RAPHAEL WINE.
STRENGTRENING, DIGESTIVE TONIC WINE.
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Malaria, and during Convalessence,
Telephone No. 15.
Hongkong, 10th February, 1897.
CUTLER
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & €0,, SOLE AGENTE./
PALMER & CO.
Havo Leon Shipper to CHISA for nearly 75 years. Their Brands are farembly knows all
W over the World. AI QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 Wraps on the label."
Price $19.00 per 1 doses bottles. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by STARS on the label.
Price $17.75 per l'azen battles." VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above Distinguished by Grass on the label
Price $14.00 per 1 dozen battles. PALL MALL WHISKY, Eleven year old, very fins quality. Each bottle beare an unlyst's cortiforto. The quality is guaranteed. Price $16.76 por 1 dezon bottlox"
Well-matured IIIGIILAND MALT WHISKY,
Bloaded by CLER, PALMRE & Co. Moderate
in prico, excollant in quality.d Price $1400 per 1 oz bottles.
BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY,
fuqunt Boules.
Prico 310.00 per 1 dozen bottles,
CP & COS OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY, Pin Patented Battles,
Price 39.00 per 1 dont bottles,
OLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY
Moderately priced, good quality. Price 38,00 por 1 dezen bottles.
INVALIDS, PORT.
This Wine is old, soft, and delicate...
We strongly recommend it. Analysed and Cortinated by Profeer Cans,
Price $14.75 per 3 dozen bottles.
DOURO PORT, This is a fino quality Wine of exceptionally good value, Frios $12.00 for 1 dozen bottles
SHERRIES. AMOROSO,
The Earl Men's shipping. Price $16.75 per 1 dosen botilos.
·LA TORRE,
Frice 314,00 par 1 dosen battles, Prue and natural Wins; a bonio. WHITE SEAL SHERRY Popale at
Be the Club,
Dry, delicats, and of fine flavour, Price 817.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
CLARETS
in Quarin and Pints OHATEAU MOUTON. For a good after dinner Wine we zeeduinend this,
Price $28.75 per 1 dozen bottles. '
LAKOSET
Thús is a very attractive Claret, of
A
good bouquet.
Price $15.75 per 1 dozen bottles. MARGAUX-MEDOC.
A breakfast Claret
Price $8.75 per 1 doren botilas
LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, D.O.M Price 383.50 por 1 dozen bottles.
Agents SIEMSSEN & Co., HonGKONG.
COTTAM & CO.
GENERAL OUTFITTERS, &C.
WHITE OXFORD SHIRTS,
ANCY OXFORD SHIRTS,
FANCY ZEPHYR SHIRTË, Esc
ETC., Bric
1.29
Hungkong, 25th January, 1897.
in the abovo COUPANT will be held at the Company's Office, No. 4, Prays Central at 12831] o'clock (Noor), on TUESDAY, the 23rd Tob ruary for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to 31st Deconibor, 1806.
will to CLOSED from the 15th to the band The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Fobrusy, both days inclusive
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Bearetary, Hongkong, 3th February, 1997. - 1403
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above COMPANT will be held at the Offices of the Company, Pedler's | Street, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of February, (521 1897, at 12.80 of the clock in the afternoon,
to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st De csinber, 1896, and the Report of the Gatéral Managers, sad to elect a Consulting „Com- mittea and Auditors.
BA
Noyes, Master, will lead here for the shove any will be CLOSED from the Lib to the
purt and will have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, 11th February, 1897
·STILL TRIUMPHANT.
TILLISON'S
W
$16
CIRCUS.
Every Evening at 9. MATINEES-
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at d
Doors open, en koor barner.
Prominent Features. TONIGHT, LA PETITE ADELES:
Serpentino Danse HENRY DIZON'S CHALLENGE JUGGLING ACT
THE JAPANESE in their WONDERFUL and DARING. FEAT, etching a Market Ball which bas boon, Brod off by one of the Audience, a truly STARTLING TAOTAMM
For the First Time THE AMERICAN RIDING MACHINE, illustrating how liths Children are taught to Bide is the Circus
Conclusion of the Great BOXING CONTEST CASH PRIZES.
$50,00
FRIDAY
·$50.
SECOND FASHIONABLE NIGHT
First Appearance of FLY. MAETYNE, The Peoples Popular Pailosopher,
BATURDAY, 13th February 2-FERFORMANCES—E
und FDM.
"NEXT WEEK..
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com-
26th February, both days incluzivée
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO-
General Managers, HONGKONG FIRM INSURANCE CO, LD
· Hongkong, 90th January, 1997, 1323
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
IMITED.
NOTICE
THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY
L MEETING (6-SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel on BA- TURDAY the 27th February, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounta
P. D. J.
WEICKY
$12000er dez
CLOB
·WIKEK"
$11.00 per dos.
Sales of these fine Old Whiskien are steadily increasing. The best value on the market
DINNER FETS;
TABLE GLASSWARE
SOLE AGENT
GANDE, PRICE & Co.,
Wine and Spirit Merolmata,
No. 12, Queen's Road, Central,
DESSERT SITS,
FANUY GLASSWARE FOR TARLE DECORATION
JUST RECEIVED.
TEA SETS
TOILET SETS (DOUBLE AND SINGLE)
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
QUEEN'S ROAD and PRAYA
BOVRIL
· Is the VITAL PRINCIPLE el Prime Or Best, containing in a perceptible, powder (which
distinguishes it from clear Foof Tea) the Albumen and Fibrine, or entire notirishment of
THE
STANDARD-LIFE OFFICE.
FFORDS the advantages of Assarafes iz a large British Company with a world- wide Reputation.
The Faus oroood. BightMillions Störling. For full particulars and rates; -
Apply to
AFIER JOHNSTONE'S
(QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
The sole of this good Bootch increases month by month it is of Superb Quality and of
CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SELECTION,
Solo Agents for its
[2-1528271
DODWELL CARLILL & CO,
Ágata Hongkong, 26th November, 1895.
DR. ENORE'S ANTIPYRINE Patented
"LION, BRAND.""
In Powder and Crystals, also in Drops of grains
asily soluble in Water, Wine, sta... FEVER, RHEUMATIC & NEURALGIC * AFFECTIONS. NERVOUS AFFECTIONS.
ARGONIN.
(REGISTERED TRADE MARE.) BOLUBLE CANEIN-SILVER PRE-
PARATION.
Vest in Gonorrhoes in 1 to 2 por sent, solu- tons posttases similar bactericide notion to isiver nitrate, but is distinguished by complete (absence of irritating properties.
It is requested that the directions on the boxer for making mictices shall be implicitly
ollowed.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong.
DR. OVERLACH'S MIGRANINE
LION BRAND (ANTIPYRIN CAFFEINE CITRATE)
Excellent razulie in the EVEREST CAREE GAME, 8 wall, as in HEADACHE MORPHIA POISONING, NEDLASTHENIA, ARISING FROM ALCOHOLIC, NICOTINE, AND
or
BLUENZA, GRIPPE, &0.
(2) The WEST ANTIPYRETIC, even in threat. oned collapse, because the caffeine at Migrain înesota simultaneously as an ANALSFTIO.
Usa, only DR. OVERLAGIFS MI- GRAININE, Lion Brand and always proscribe « MIGRAININE HOECHAT.".
The best medium dose for adulta is 17 grius solution. given one or twice daily in powder or in
··
Sole Manufacturers: FARBWRKKE, YOEM. MEISTER LUCIUS & BRUNING, HOECHST o M. Literature of the abors Preparations supplied gratis at request to Médical men.
CHINA EXPORT, IMPORT & BANK CO., Sole Agents for China. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS).
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PRICE $2 FER MONTH
SHIPPING.
KARRIVALS...
Feb. 9. HANOI, Franch str., 500, Gerard, Bai
phong 7th Feb., and Hollor fili, Generul.
ARMANTY,
Feb. 10, SENDAI MARU, Japanese ptr., 1,004,
Olson, Mojini Febrnory, Coals-NIPPON- TUMEN KRISIKA.
Feb. 10, Bixatutan, British stry 2,678, „Mo- Kenzie, Kobe 2nd Feb,, GonerilNIPPON YOWEN KAIS
Feb. 10, PRINZESE WILHELM, German cruiser;
from a crise.
| Feb. 10, KAIßen, Germon fagahip, from nornine. Feb. 10, ArcoRA, German ortias, from a oraise. Fab. 10, IRENE, German.ornizor, Du Bois, from
Amey 6th Feb y la ...
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTNE'S OFFICE,
10TH FEBRUARY, AN Nord, Norw. str., tor Amoy. Lyceoon, Germon str., for Shanghai.
Harun, British sir, for Bwakas,
booan Mars, Jap. str., for Kutchinatzn. Wuhu, British atr., for Shanghai.
DEPARTURES. Feb. 10, FORT START, British-ship, far
Manila, da May Ap Feb. 10, DEUCALION, British st for Kidak.. Feb. 10, Wuorar, Gazman str for Saigon.
Feb. 10, HIKOSAN MARU, Jap, sir, for otżu, Feb. 10, LTEEMOON, Garman afr, for Shanghai. Feb. 10, TAICHIOW, British str. for Bangkok. Feb. 10, PATYANG, German str., for Kehé Feb. 10, Wunu, British str., for Shangbai.
| Feb. 10, Póreotse, British cruiser, for a emuls:
PASSENGERS. AEETVED, Per Hanoi, r., from Haiphong, Mr..
DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Douane, Mr. and Mrs. Raonynau are children.
Have just received a Large Consignment of
PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUISITES.
ILFORD DRY PLATES. All Sizes-Ordinary, Empress, Extra Repid,
OPALS.—Edward's Transparency Plates and Trautern Piutes,
PAPER-Ilford P.O:P.; Ilford Permanent Bromide, Eastcaan'a Solio ;
Eastman's Permanent Bromide,
Hoagkong, Jith January, 1897.
FOR THE MAIL.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS is
now ready and contains:
Loading Articles
The Increase in the Army and the Pro-
testion of the Coaling Stations.
Те Седия,
Spain and her Colonies.
The Care
Case
Japan's Commercial Expansive.
Supreme Court.
The Care Caro,
The Congds.
Hongkong Indian Famine Relief Fund. Hongkong Ice Company, Limited. Kowloon Laul and Building Co., Limited. Ponjom Mining Company, Limited. The Queen's and Euroks Mines, Cricket.
Royal Hongkong Tacht Club. Hongkong Golf Club." Subscriptions $12 per Annum, payable in advance; postage $2.
Extra copies 30 cents azoh, Cash. Copies can be posted from the Office to ad- dresses sent including postage 34 control, or SI for three copies Enah
Hongkong, 20th February, 1997-
SPECIAL •NOTICE. PRIZE COMPETITION.
NIMATED by a desire to draw attention to the material. bonefits attaching to life asmarance on modern principles, the under signs has resolved to offer three prizes of $100, $40, and 225 respectively, for the bort three examples of advertisements dealing with the excellent system of the EQUITABLE. -
THEATRE
CITY HALL
ROYAL,
THE "ONGEONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC
CLUB
HO
will give Perionizances of "LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE *** OF FAR FOLLOWING DATEBİ.... MONDAY, the 15th February, 1897. - SATURDAY, the 20th February, 1897.
·MONDAY, the 22nd February, 1897; WEDNESDAY, the 24th Februniy, 1897, SATURDAY, the 27th February, 1897. TUESDAY, the 2nd March, 1897,
Doors open each Night at 8.30 p.m Performance at 9 p... precisely, PRICES, $3, $2, and St.
by uniform.
DEPARTED.
Per Derivation, sir, for Sardaline. Hamerly and Elton.
Per Cemeralda, akt., for Manila-Mr. and Mrs. Brown,
Per geemom, air, for Bhangbai-blessrs. Johnsford and Dowar.
Per Rodilla, str. for Shanghai from Hong- hong-Mr. F.X.Gutierrez, Úcseral Grodekoff, Mr. J. Saunders. From London—Miss Darios, Miss Power, Mias Held, Miss Rerman, Dr. M. Harman, Mia Massor, Rov, and iErs. Collins and infants, Miss Darley, Miss Johnson, Miss Fallingy, Miss Codrington, Miss Jackson, Mr. F.Shaw, Mr. Heap, Mr. A. Brown, Mina Brown, Rev. E. P. Eobinson, and Mr. Caras. From Brindisi-Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Diak Jare, Mr, Tienes. From Bombay Mr. Miller. From Singapore-Messrs. Taderborn and Elvey, TO DEPART
Per Mirzapore, str. from Hongkong for Penang Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Graham. For Bombay Mr. R. Veybhoy. For Brindisi- Messra. Fiennes and Streatfeld. For London Mr and Mrs. W. I. Whiting and 8 children, Mise. Fisher, Messra. Goodkin, Wm. Mardou, W. Wood H. Goddard, I.. Lelliott, T. Nekrews. G. Morey, C. Duke, and P. Bosvel. From Shanghai for Colombo-Miss Dickenson. For London-Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Williams did 3. children, Mi Sherwood, Master Coultos, Mr. CB. Cooper, and Mr. H. Lazarus. For London from Tokohama Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Misu Strome, and Mr. H. Russell From Kobe Mr. Oberkotter From Hongkong for Singa- pore-Mr. Y. Sato. For Bombay Mr. F. de Menezes For London-Mesers Schulto, S. E.
Half price to Soltiore, Bailors, and Polica in Whiteall, and S. Peer Groves,
Late Trams will run hour after the fall of the Curtain.
The Booking Office at the Theatre Royal will be open on and after, WEDNESDAY, 10th February. From 10 am to 4 pm. daily."
E. W. MITCHELL, Hon. Secretary
Hongkong, 6th February, 1897.
30
O∙RTLAN ́з CEMENT
JB WHITE & BRQ 8.
SOLL AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 00. Hongkong, 11th April, 1883
The system in itself is so simple and perfvet that it may be understood by every person; therefore this competition is thrown open to men, woman, and children in China, Hongkong, M and Japan. It is commended to men, as reliev ing them of an immense responsibility to women, as securing to thenthe happiness and maintenance of boms; ond to children, as pre- viding for their schmostien sad fature. :
Certain conditions must be observed →→ 1-The printed dirumsions shall not exceed 10 izabe in length by 21 in width, or 6 by 41 or 31 by 6. Any muetze type may be used and the author is to arrange the advertisement in regard to forma and type se may kender it most attractive.
Advertisments marked Frise Competition" on the cover must be sent in to the undersigned nut later.Uran the 15th April, AMBARNAT
3.The competition may be in proses ár verte. 4.The award will be roade within ten days, that is; on or before 26th April; and the prize advertise ments will be published in due course; the right of publication of the contributions of pop-prize-winness being reserved.
5-Corapetitors who prefer that their names should not be made public dould express her desire at the foot of their contributions, furnishing a cipher with their address in separate cover
6.Any information required may be had c personal application to the Shanghai Office Pro Pectuses, en wilt be supplied an request.
7-Contributions to be addressed to
3. 7. HAMIT/TON,
Dr General Manager, Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. No. 6. The Bond, Shanghai.
Best, solving the great problem of effective stimnisation without reaction, and forming a perfect £850)
food for
BRAIN BLOOD, BONE, AND MUSCLE,
WATKINS & 00 Sale Agents
of the Company to the 31st December, 1825, UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
with the Report of the Directors, and to dize cuss nuy matters that may be competently brought before the Meeting
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be ULOSED from the 13th to the 27th February, both days inclusive
By Order of the Board,
C MOONEY, Secretary Hongkong, 6th February, 1897. [374
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM! PANY LIMITED
AGENCY (LIMITED).
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, FOR THE
UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD, LONDON,
Pioneers of the Asbestos Trade. Contractors to "IL.M. Government, uml the Principal English, Indian, Colonial, and
Foreign Baileys, including the Imperial Railways of Japa
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Best Qua Ley of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOO18 for the Very Highest
Proseures. Cheaper Qualities for Low Pressure
HR CERTIFICATE No. 4,316, dated 8th April, 1895, for Eight Bhares. Nos. 8,019/8,019 and 12,704/12,700, in this Company, Tha "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty standing in the name of THE BIGHT for me throughout Her Majesty's Navy REVEREND DOM ANTONIO JOAQUIM The VICTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulio DE MEDEIROS EISHOP OF MACAO Joints, Manhole and Mudhole Doors So, urs also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, as PRESIDENTE DA COMMISSÃO Torpedo-boat, aul Transport in H. Mt. Sorvios. ADMINISTRATIVA DE COFRE DOS
SALAMANDER" Non-noting Composition for Boilers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, POBLES," berr LOST, and if at the to. IN TWO QUALITIES
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. Superintendent.
THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL CARLILI, & co.,
, General Agents,
Expiration of ONE MONTH from the date hereof the above document bo not forthcoming another Certifipato,will be issued by the Com pany, and thereafter, no other will be soknow- 134]
miged:
GEO. L TOMLIN, Acting Bevrulary,
Hongkong, 30th January, 1597. CRESOL BLACKHEAD
Most EFFECTIVE and BEST PRESERVATIVE for TIMBER
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The Great International
TU«G\OF WAR:
$280,
"ÇASH PRIZES.
$200. BERT WILLISON. "Hongkong, 8th February, 1897.
1987
DECAT DET Box, and Warte Ante, eta..
AN IN BLACKHEAD & CO;
Soap and Boda Brotory, Hongkong: 20th February, 1606.
BROMO SELTZER, BROMO SELTZER.
First introduced into HONGKONG by FLETCHER & Co..
Havo just oponed & new Consiguntent of tlik famer Hondacho Care. Also an ssortment of
HYBAY PRODUCA, CACHOUE, BARLEY BOGAR, LE FRUIT TARGETS, CHOOLATE CREAMB
Sole Agent for the popular TANSAN MINERAL WATER
FLETCHER & COL
THE PHARMAOY, 28 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
and CARMICHAEL & CO., LD.
"AUCTION,
PUBLIC AUCTION:
OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN AND
BY PANA CURIOS
HE Unligned will offer for Bats by PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, the 18th February, 1897, evamrong at 2.30 PM.
at his Babes Footas, Dadtell Street, from the well-known BUT KING LOUNG CURIO-SHOP, PEKING).
A PIKE COLLECTION OF
OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN,
* Comprjnings—A
SPECIMENS from the MING DYNAS- TY, the reigns of KANGHI, YUNG CHING, KIENTUNG, KAHING o such as VABES, JARS, CUPS, BOWLS, PLATES, DISHES, PLAQUES ORNAMENTS; 34: OLD PEKING CLOISONNE, OLD BRONZES
PEKING SNUFF BOTTLES, CARY: INGS, BORDENS, and other UURIOS, AC
SILK EMBROIDERIES ་ 4་ ་ Cataloguse will be inqued prior to Sale
On View from FRIDAY) the 12th February. TREMS OF Baleas Customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Amationer. Hengkong, 8th February 1897.
HOTEL
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL
ROTISSERIE.
MEALS A LA CARTE
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HOPS, STEAKS, etc., at any time
to 1.50 4.18, and 11.90 r. MONTHLY BOARDERS at MODE RATE RATES
MADAR & FARMER,
Proprietors Bozgkong, th deptemler, 1830,
HOTELS.
P2876
'OUNT AUSTIN HOTEL·
1,400 feet above sea level.
Telegraphis, Address, Excelsior" Hongkong, A.B.C. Code
Telephone, No. 85.
The must LUXURIOUS HOTEL in the Esst, beautifully Situated on the Healthiest Spot in Hongkong
READING and SMOKING SALOONS.
LADIES' DRAWING ROOM. BILLIARDS and LAWN TENNIS. FIRST CLASS CUISINE and WINES.
The new BALL and CONCERT..ROOM will be open in about six Weeks.
For Furtulars, apply at the Toux OFFICE, 18 and 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, or to
The Manager, MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, Hongkong, 20th November, 1896.
HONGKONG
TOTEL
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VESSELS IN DOOK, ABERDHEY DOCES-Toyo Maro.
KOWLOOK Doors--Lakin, Altınara, Tuilejen- dent Compolit, Amoy, Coloma, Temaried, HILMS. Rurik.
JOSMOPOLITAN Dock-Nanchang, Taiyana,
TO-DAY Masting of Sanitary Board, 4:15 pm. Willisca's Cirves, Reclamation Ground, beck of the City Hal, 9 p.m.
[ONGKONG" HIGH-LEVEL · TRAM
HWAYS COMPANY, LIFTED
FIME TABLE:
WEEK DAYS. 7.30 1 v. in 10.20 am. Every quarter of an houry 11.30 mm, to 12.30 pa...Every half hour, 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm....Every cuarter of an hour. 3.30 p.m. to 8.00 pm. Every quarter of an Egur. Night cars at 845.p.m.aað9pm, and from 0.46 p.za . 2011.15h, very hah hour. A&TURDAZK
Extra Night can ut 11.80 d 11.45 pinu.
* BURDAYE ·
· 8,45.sjon. to 10.30 am. Every half hour: ⠀
10,40 am and 1040 km-
Noon to 2 pm Every quarter of an hour, 3 pm to 8p.xvery quarter of an kour":
Night care st 8,45 pm, and 9 pan., and from t
9.45.5m to 11.15 p. every half hour SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Con- panys de 18 3 40. Queen Reed Central
JOHN D'HUMPHREYS & BOX, General Manegeri. Hongkong, 1st April, 1898.
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POSTYONEMENT,
THE DE YONIAN SOCIETY
IT HE ÄNNUAL MEETING and DING NER of the abora Socisty will be bad at the Honerose Club, on TUESDAY, the 23rd
February of the Society decrons of atto
Members of the Society desirous of attend- ing the Dinner are requested to notify the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, the 18th February.
RK. LEIGH, Hon. Soo Hongkong, 4th February, 1897.
JURY LIST 1897.
TOTICE is lareby given that pursuant to the provisions of Section & of the "Jury Consolidation Ordinance No. 18 of 1887, I havo THIS DAY canned to be posted, at the obief entrance to the Court House, a List of all Person Bacortained by ms to be liable to surve 09 JURORS. The name of SPECIAL, JURORS are shown therein ig itulies, an easi
The said List will remain to posted until the 15th instant In order that any person may supply by netico in writing to me requiring that his name or the natas of some other person may be respectively aitbor added to or struck off from the mid List upon cause to be duly assigned in such notion,
J. W. NORTON KYSHE
·₤407.
Registry, Supreme Court, GT Hengkang, 1st February, 1897
CHOICE AUSTRALIAN WINES FROM THE CELEBRATED COOLALTA VINE. TARDS,
-NEW SOUTH WALES.
TYRE COOLALTA: WINES which we are Introducing hore for the fist time give an unexceptional opportunity to Wine Comuni vars to sampls really HIGHULASS AUS BOA VISTA HOTEL TRALIAN WIN BH of low. alcoholio strength. Cortalto Wines cannot be surpassed for their |_ MACAO.
obsolute Purity, High and Even Quality: BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED FAMILY Bougnsf, and soft delicate flavours and bring HOTEL WITH SDA VIDW the ontural produst of the grape, they are TAÇÃO is listant 40 miles West of Hongeponielly recommended by the Medical Faculty
of New Wales. A KOK
COOLALTA WINES bare cotaikost the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the principal og International Exhibitions C
MADAD is plant de maco DALLY, except SUNDAY by the Saloon Steamer HEUNGSHAN! loving Hongkong 1121.1.
For Terms, apply...
MANAGER A Telegraphio Address, Buntista," (2976
OSAKA HOTEL FERMENTED WINES, PRE Oppli
EBT appointed FOTEL in JAPAN Bound for whiols no Passport To required. fc traveltrom KOBE.
“A careful Analysis of those Wines was re- candy made by the Governmost of New Houth Wales. They were found to be PERFECTLY. FURE, SOUND, and THOROUGHLY
RAMPLES may be had FREE on epplí- cation top co
WO CAMPBELL: Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong 4th February, 1897.