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FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Coexigues of Cargo by to above-namod seasol are hereby informed that their goods are. being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and dedown 831] Company Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark.
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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
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GODEBAY on their way home will TLE Company's Steamers hitherto bug
DE CHAMPEAUX,
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HOTELS.
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10-NIGHT (MONDAY)
Tho Sensation of the Century."
The Grand V. INTERNATIONAL TUG OF WAR
Open Competition to all Nations $200 Cash Trizes 8200- Promises to be the greatest struggle for supremaoy ever witnessed Hongkong.
To all CORTESPAK TUFloss apply as early
Sole Agent for the popular TANSAN MINERAL WATER.
FLETCHER & CO
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QUEEN'S ROAD, Under HONGKONG HOTEL." (24)
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
S RAPHAEL WINE. iors No. 8, QUEEN ROAD, CENTRAL
A STRENGTHENING; DIGESTIVE TONIC WINE.
Prescribed for Uraelitis, Molarie, and during Convalescence,
Earn, 1881
Telephone No. 16
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
BULE AGENTS.
Hongkong, 10th Febrány, 107,
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.
us possible To lay for your ass, as is one Have Loða. Shipper to Cuiya for Barly 15 years. Tamir Branils are favorably known ali
will be adinitted without Tipkot. All com¬ petitors suitably attired with stinguebing Klage most asamblo not later thing 530 P.M- at the Circus and report to the Mangor
THE TUG-OF-WAR
will be proceeded every evening by a BelliantTro Exube of EQUESTRIAN, GYMNASTIC and ACROBATIC fuals, by uur Unrivalled Company of Sterling Artistos,
Pinz of beats at HOPINIONS.
WEDNESDAY 17 February ZEPERFORMANCES 12 AT+PM. PRIZES FOR THE CHILDREN. THE AMERICAN MDING MACHINE.
A Little Boys using a Free Ride casa
Hall Price for Childron and Forvants. WEDNESDAY EVENING Special Engagement
First Appurpose of a MA AIMED THE VIRETS WIitra. Intents Perisian uporation LUGMANLY
TO ALL CONCERNED
Consigaçes of cargo from SINGAPORE
PENANG equated to tulky IM MEDIATE, delivery of their Goods from All our Artistas und Employees are quid every alongside. - Flush cargo impeding the disolurys - Suway Morning and all heal accounts que of the Vosze will be landed and i storen at settled every Monday Morning, 10 till 12. If
Consignees risk and cipuae,ENG
No Firs Insurance will be effected
Bill of Lading will be doutoralgued by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO.
Hongkong: 351 February, 1307
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
-NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
S.3. PREUSSEN
Thoren ego are herubs informed HE shove umed deamer having arrived that their Goods, with the exemplis of Opinn Treugare, and Valables, non being landed azid "stored at thoir risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kewin Wharf and Lodowa Company, Limited, Kowloon, whose delivery many boob tanod
Optional cargo will go on to Shanghai.unless "nation to the contrary da given, bålare Nony, No Claims will be admitted after the Croods"
•huro Inft the Godowns and all Goods remisining.. andelivered after the tutk patunt will he subject la rent.
All broken, obafort, and damage Goods are.
you have, a ovim ugainst the World Cirous val or juzagiairy, don't pursuit till the last day Presunt it ner or never Be advised by www2 DENT: WILLISON? Hongkong, 15th February 187141-1450
RUTAD
THEATRE
A CITY WALL
SIME THE
HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC
will give Performances of LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE ON THE FOLLOWING DATSO *-* : SATURDAY, the 20th February, 1897 MONDAY 22nd February, 1897 WEDNESDAY, the 4th February, 1997- SATURDAY, the 27th February, 1807. TUESDAY; the 2nd March, 1997
Doors open och Night at R30 pm. L'orformance at 9pm, precisely -Puregs, $0, 92, and $1
to be left in the Godowns, where they will bu Half Tries to Solliers, Sailors, and Police in
examined en WEDNESDAY, tho 17th inst., en Uniform
at 3 Paf
All Chuis must reach us before the 2011 1.
Instant, or they will not be reported
No Fire Lusunun fus been sifreled.
·Bill of Lading will be countersignod by.
MELORBES & 00.
A
Hongkong, 19th Foliary, 1607-
Lale Trans vill ran 4 hour after the tail of-
the Curtain
The Booking Offeost the Theatre Royal will be open
From 10ant to 4pm daily
EW MITCHELL
Hongkong, 16th February 1897,
AL QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STARD on the labot
Price $1,00 por 1 dozen bottles. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguishon by 8 STARS n the label, Price $17.7 per 1 dosen bottles. VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by STANE on the label Fries $11.00 por 1 dizen bottles. PALL MALL” WHISKY, Eleven years old, your fine quality. Faoli * Lottle boars an analyst's certificate.
The quality guaranteed. Price $10.75 per I dator boliles.
Well-natured HIGHLAND MALT
by CUTLER, Bäumen & Co. Molorate Caniu price, excellent în qualit
Price $14.00 per 1 dozen buffles. BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY,
Sir Buat Bolts, Price $16.00 per 1 dozed bottles."
CP & CO.'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY Din Patentel Bottlen
Price $9.00 per 1 dozen boldes.
GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH
389:
4311
WHISKY,
Moderately price good quality. Price $8,00 por I dozen bottles,
INVALIDS PORT.
Tula Wine is old, soft, and delicate,
We strongly recommend it, an Analysed and Certificated by Professor Case
Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
DOURO FORT, This is a fan quality Wine of exceptionally
quran wal good value
- Price $12.00) per 1 dbzen bottles.
SHERRIES, AMOROSO,
The Enel Misaipping, Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
WALA TORRES Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottlos. Pre and natural Vine; a toula WHITE SEAL SHERRY-Pozalar at
the Club, y
Day, doliates, and of fue lavener Price $17 per 2 doren baffler.
CLARETS
in Quarts and Pints CHATEAU MOUTON, For a good after dínuer Wine wi
Isice $20.75 per 1 dosan boilies.
LAROSE
This is a very attractive Clucot, f good bentrok Frios $15.75 per 1 dozen battles.. MARGAUX-MEDOC.
A breakfast Claret,
Price $8.75 por
I dezen kottles
LIQUEUR BENEDICTING DOA. Price $85.50 per 1-dozen bottle,
Agente-SIEMSSEN & Co. HONGKONG,
F.D. C.
THIARY:
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY "MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the COMPANT will be held at the Company's
Victoria, THIS DAY (MONDAY), the 15th February, at Twelve o'clock (Neos), for the purpose of receivingStatoriank of A¤• counts and the Raport of the Directorn for
the year ending 31st December, 1826
TU TRANSFER BOOKS of the Corepány will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 15th |idem, both days inclusive. By Order
Excelsior" Hongkong, A.B.C. Code
Telephone, No. 25.
The most LUXURIOUS HOTEL in the Fast, beautifully Sitnatal on the Healthiest Spot in Hongkong-
READING and SMOKING SALOONS. LADIES DRAWING ROOM. BILLIARDS and LAWN TENNIS: FIRST CLASS CUISINE and WINES. The new BAIJ and CONCERT ROOM will to open in abuut siz Weeken ~ For Particulars, apply at the Lows UFFICE, 38 and 10. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, or to
The Manager. MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, Boarkoa, 20th November, 1896.
HONGKONG
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GRO, L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary: Hongkong, 15th February, 157.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
PRIZE COMPETITION.
NIMATED by a desire to draw attention to the material benefits attaching tɔ life 255urance on muster principle, the under- Bigned bas rezolvad to offer three prizes of $100, $50, $26, respectively, for the best trus emples of advertisements dealing with the excellent system of the EQUITABLE
Tho syeton in itself is no simpla sud parfoot. that it may be understood by every person; therefore this competition is thrown open to inen, womas, and children in Chias, Hongkong, and Japan. - It is commoudad to món, as reliev. ing then of un finnenso responsibility, to women securing to them the lippiness and mamtenuucs of home; and to children, as pro-, viding for their education and Tature;t
Certain conditions must be observed
The pljuted dimensiona abril vot extend 10 inches in lenght by "34 in width, or b by dá po đá bý 6 Any readable te he may be teen at this author izio uerunge the advertisement in regard to form a):171e-as may render it most attractive OTTA
-Advertiscients marked "The Competition!! on the over must be wet in to the undersigned-nét, Inter than the 13th April.
3-The cosipetition may be in part of or verso 4The away will be mude within ten days, that 18, cu ar bet 20th April wl the prize advertise wents will be published in dus come; the right of pisicution of the scribitions of un-prize winnem
WA SA biotitots who prefer that thele mame sanki not be made public should egres the
lesire at the foot of their contribution, urniring La ciohur with their address in æparate cover,
Any information required, my be had personal application to the Shanghai, Office. Pri-
"OTEL
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL ROTISSERIE.
MEALS A LA CARTE
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Sawor, Swatow 10% Fob, General-JAR DINE, MATHESON & CO
Feb. 14, TAKSANG, British stancier, 977, T. H. Sellar, Kntoluotan 9th Feby Coal J DINE, MATHESON & Co.
Feb. 14, Traza, British str. 820; Douglas, Taiwanfoo 12th Feb an Amor th Genal-DOUGLAS PRAIK & Co..
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CLEARANUES.
AT ZE HARMOUR MASTER'S OFFICH, 13TH FEBRUARY.
Hailan, Froach str., for Pakhói, Nymoq, British str. for Swatow Choufa, British str., for Bangkok. Sabine Ruchers, German str. for Swator. Prian, British str. for Singapore.
Adair, Fremoli str; for Saigon. Onicag. British str., for Singapore Perit, Amr str., for Shaugliai Port Adelaide, British air, for Singapore Bylgia, Garman bark, fes Taiwanfeo. Struthing, British str., for Singapore. Macher, British str. for Bangkok. Nayang, German she, for Shanghai. Frdiepvadent, Garman str., for Stigen Sendai Mure, Japanese str. for Sungha
DEPARTURES.
Fol. 13, NASRAN British aty, for Hongkok. Fuh. 13, JACOB DIEDERICHSEN, German, str.
for Hollow
Feb. 13, SUNGKIANG, British str., for Manila. Feb. 13, LOTAL, German steamer, for Eoba. - Feb. 13, Toxo far, Japanese s for Saigon... Feb. 13, HAILAN, Frouali str., for Pakhoi. Feb. 19, Mac, British str., for Bangkok Feb. I, NASTAND, German st for Shanghai.. Pab. 19, Fax A-, for Soy Francisco. Feb. 13, UNBANG, British str., for Tass Feb. 13, FORT ADELAIDE, Britsar, for N York Feb. 13, SABINERICKMERS, GOP str., for Staw Feb. 13, STEATHTAY, British six, for S'pore.. 2013 Feb, 13, TACOMA, Amr. ship, for Mouth
Feb. 13, ZAFIRO, British str., for Manda Feb. 14 Arora, French str., for Saigon. Feb. 14, HOHENZOLLERY, Öer.sir, for Y lama. Feb. 14, KWANSKEE, Chinese str; for Canton. Feb. 14, NAMOA, British str., for Coast Ports. Feb. 14, PRA British str for London, Feb. 14, PREUSSEN, Geran et fer Shangoai. Feb. 14 SENDAI MARU, Jan str. for Shanghai. Feb, 14, FANNIE SKOLFIELD, British back for
189
· PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
For Peurocu str., from Bremor &e-Consal Genoral and Mr. André, Countess L. Music, (3), Mengs: H:Oldham, Franzi, v. Franaine, H. Howaldt, T. Beckar (6), T. Schroeter C). I. Cunzing (5) H. Lorenzo, M. Rossi, T. Coughtric, T. White, E. Huge Dr. E. Wilde, Capt. Campbell (2), Ker. Wm. Campbell, Rev. Ziegole, T. Simmonds, C. Dillenburger, Miss Humbork Miss Vict. Viraz, Mre. E. D. Wilks (2, Mrs. T.D. Francis, and 115. Chinoge For King Leg sleamer, from Shanghai- Messrs Skinner, Boy and Hunter.c
· Por Lighting,, steniner from Calcutta, m Roy and M13. Turner and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs Thumpsc and 3 children, Mrs. Oliver, and Miss Pairin
Pur Priem, slenmer from Susughi --Mr. Robert Carr and Captain Bun. 40
Per Teung, str. from Batow-Messrs. Kuzar, Oglishy, Martin, and Haesep, and Miss Campbell
Per Thalen str., frou Taranto, e-Mis Richardson and obild, Mrs. Boyd, Capt: Farrow," and Me, Low..
Per Contic, str, from Sau Bancisco, &o, Mersin Ono, P. Messervy, I. Kuhn, A. Ashley, Col, and Mrs. H. C. Kessler, Mr. P. H. MoHoy, Mr. J. C. Leonard, Mrs. Celolan, Mrs. E. J. Dura, din und Mrs Sampson, Die A. Shewan and E. Tomlins MADEPARTED AS NOVA timo | Per Pen, str., for Shanghai--UP and Mrs.
MoMichael and child, Mrs. Oliver, Mr. E. R. Barkill, Mr. G. Bernard, und Mr. Thos. Murray. For Yokehan-Capt. N. Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Thomson and 3 children, Mr. A. 6. White, and Mr. Al Cheong For Houchru-Mr. F- H. Foster For San Frauisen Mr. Wra Hosp. Mr. Fruck Shaw, wid Mr. M. Horrerz,
Fer. Chelydve, stry for Singapore-Mr.
"HOPS, STEAKS, efs, ste, at any between 7:30.3, 3. and 11:50 PM MONTHLY BOARDERS A MODE. RATE RATES
MADAR & FARMEI
Proprietors Hongkong, 4th Septembar, 1306.
BOA VISTA HOTEL
1040
BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED FAMILY
HOTEL, WITH SEA VIEW..
our and the trip is made DAILY, TACAO i dintout 10 min West of Ilog expert SUNDAY by the Saloon Steamer
HUNGSFLAN aving Hongkong at
For Terms, apply
Telagaphie Address, Buriata??
Per Nanou, str, før 3'occhow--Kar na Mis. CalBug und ebilirou... De. Mary Hænder, Mr. E, LA Wetenbria, Misses Caddington, Joh ztone, Darley, Vuławy, Juokson, Reed, Jirsay, M. Hannar, 3 Davis, and Power
"VESSELS IN DOCK
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KOWLOON Doers. Lekin, Alte, Inde dent, Corinapulit, Coloma, Taniarial, HTR 8. MANAGER ............ | Rurk, Cars, HIGHS. Prizes," Willem,
2976 Kiangua
Cosmo/olitan, Dock,--Nandung, Triyuan Tetartos.
per i OSAKA HOTEL.
8830
T
EX
WHISKY
$11 per dos
Sales of thire Lue Old Whiskies are steadily increasing The best value on the market.
SULE AGENT
GANDE, PRICE & Co.
Wing ant Spirit Mercimus,
No. 12, Queen & Roud. Central,
Contribution to be ndil rosed to a VA
-JT. HAMINTON
Gengml Manger, 1
"United Statesí
908
Egullzule Tafe Assurance Society of the the opere end for which 2 Passport in
BT appointed HOTEL in JAPAN
required to invelirem KOBE
ONGKONG HIGHLEVEL TÍA HNAFO COMPANY LIMITED
No, 6. The Band, Shanghai
AUCTIONS.
„PUBLIC AFICTION.
THE Undersigned has receien! Instructions
to Sell by frag PUBLIC AUCTIONS:
TODAY
(MONDAY), the 15th February, 1897, Bonancing at 2:30 pm
R
at his Bales Toms, Duddell Street (for.nocount of whom it may Concert).
GOOD CONDITION)
090 Crisad, unóli 24 Pista
PAUL LUISALT & Cop QHAMPAGNE. WHITE SEAL
Suxley other WINES
The above will be put up in suitable Lots, "Terms of Sale—CASH on dall very,
"GEO PLAMMERT
Anchorsir Hongkong, 18th February, 1807)
CARA
MANIME TABLE.
7.90 am to 10.30 Every quarter of a bout 1130 am to 1250 pan... Every half hour, in 20 1220 pro.10 2.30 pm. Every quarter of an lioare 3:50 734 10 5:00 pm Every quarter of an hour Night caps # 8:45.pin. vyd #punan from dip
to 11.10 pun, every balf hour
Baix Night cars at 1150 and 11:43 p..
|
845 mm kỷ. 10/15 km. Every bali houf.. en DL0.a.m, and 10.40) Kale
kor
Noor to 2 p.1. mjeEvery quarter of an hour
8pm to 8 pm
Nightcats at 8.45 pm, and job, rail from
TO-DAY
Dividend Warimula payable, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,
Transfer Books Hongbong and Kowlson Wharf and Godown Co, closed to 23rd Suntant, Meeting Shareholders Chian Lire Inguza 200
Anetion of Wines, &c. Mr G. P: Lammort, 2.30 p.my
Willieum's Chrong, lack of Dity Hall ( pm.
TOMORROW
Call of $1.00 per shur payable, Olivers Freehold Mines, La
Tovelers for Government, Bili vouelred fill 11.8 m. by District Paymaster, A.PDES
#lestiar of Persaruzante Trödgú, pad
NAPUR JOHNSTONES
QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
-15 pp to £1,16 n.m, erosy half limarsk • Tha usla of this pood Scotel increuses montlas SPROTAD CARS by arrangent at the Cumby pany's Offin 89 & 49, uez, o load Central,
ROUND HUMPHREYS & SOK
General Managers
fil Hongkong, Jab Abril, 1895.
month 3 is of Superb Quality and ef
GUTIER, PALMna & Co.'s ExtaUTION,
Bold Agente for it-
LAND, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Hongkong