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鏡九十四百四千二萬壹
日五十二月二十年三十二鞘光
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1898.
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AUCTIONS
SURGICAL APPLIANCES.
Communiovis vance artignants, Bub seriptions, Printing, Pinding, fe, should be addressed Daily, Piesa palj, and specjal Zuaintxo metters Tu M
Advertisments and Subscriptiona which are nėš
ergoal for a fixed period will id continued until
countermado
Unters for extra copies of Day Pass held in gent hafora 11 go. on day of publication, After that hour the supply a tinito. Only sizplied for Cast.. Torophic „Jautruse Pauss, ABC. Code.
P. 20. Telephone 26, 12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GOVERNMENT, NOTIFICATION.
No. 14.
2 is boraby notified that AETILLERY
PRACTICE will ba cáried oni TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 171k instaat, bolygon the jours. bf # 3.3, und & P.a. from Wongnois cheng Gap.
Particulars as follows:-
Direction
Theep Water Bay.
Targets and 2 Honghoog Targets
Range
...500 to 1500 yards.
Nature of Giu
...?p. R.M.L.
No. of Remuda
Targris
Baulag Darral
By Comrad
Colonial Ecerotary's Offics!
Hoaglung, 12th January, 1999.
loved by a launch,
J. I. STEWART 1OCKHART,
Colonial Soonfarge
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 13.
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I VOLUME CON to cry out GUN
|
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
UNITED SERVICE CLUB.
SMOKING CONCERT will be held in the NEW CD ROOM, NO. 1, QUEEN's
ROAD CENTRAL, THIS EVENING, coMMARO ing at 9:30
"Chair will be taken by Major Sir Jor CARRINGTON, KI, OMG.
Hongkong. 17th January, 1898.
FOR SINGAPORE HAVRE, AND
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HAMBURG. (Calling at NAPLES for landing Passeugera if suiviend indicament offery, (Taking Cargo at through rates in AngWERP, AMSTERDAM, HOTERDAM, LISBON, TORTO, LONDON, LIVE2001, 12) RzzMEN). THE Stenzelip
TH
KRIEMHILD,"
Captain V. Burmann, will be despatched for tos above port on WEDNESDAY, the 191 | ist, at 5 M.
This Steamor bas superior accotomodation for First Bud Seyond Class l'amongors, and, carries a Doctor and a Stewardess.
For Freight or Passage, upply to -
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agente,
Hongkong, 14th January, 1998.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
R. V. I. REMEDIOS has received in- structions from the Executors of the Will of A. G. don ROSIEDO, Docessed,. to Sell by
-TO-DAY
PUBLIC AUCTION, (MONDAY), the 17th day of January, 1898, nt 3 P.M.,
at the premises THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES.
Registered in Land (fles as Sub-section No. 2 of Section B of INLAND LUT No. 535, Sul-sation No. 2 of Section A of INLAND LOT No. 50 and Section C of INLAND LOT No. 004 Tog ther, with the messuSLO and Inuildings thereou kuown as No. 7, Mosque TEELACK,
For further Particulars und Couditions of Sak, apply to
WILKINSON & GRIST,
70, Queen's Rund, Solicitor for the Venders,
pr
1200
V. I. REMEDIOS,
Auctioneer, liengkong: 6th January, 1898:
"PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE LADUK PLANTING QOMPANY, THE Undórsigned has received instructions.
LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION:
NOTICE is hereby given that is pen
of Sention 1 of the Companies Ordin aner, 185, thabÐ GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the above-manel CopiPANY will I kollat No. 4. PRAYA CENTRAL THIS DAY (MONDAY), the 17th lust, at Noon, for the parpins of having an account laid before them by the Liquidators showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted
and the Froperty of the Conany disposed of
is hureby ualified that the HONGKONG PRACTICE from Stonecutter's Island and of heuring aay Erplanation that may be Westerly and South-Westerly directions on given by the Liquilators and of determining SATURDAY, the 2nd January, 1898, from by extraordinary resolution the monuer in which the Books, Accounts, and Documents of 10 am, till 4 Po
the Company mud of the Liquidators thereol shall bo disposed of
A. W. WALKINSIŁAW, JAMES H. COX...
Liquidators... Hongkong, 17th January, 1898.
THE WANOIAI WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED,
All Ships. Jauks, and other Vessels are caa. tioned to keep clear of the vanges..
By Command,
J. H. STEWART-LOCKHART,
Colonial Sonretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 12th Jary, 1898.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION, No. 81.
THE
E. OPIUM EXAMINATION OFFICE and STATIONS of the Kowloon COSTONS House will to CLOSED from the 20th to the 26th of January inglusive, in obeervanes of the Chinese New Year's festival
H. M. HILIER, `
·Commissienor if Castoors
for Kowloon and Distrist.
1233
Custom Hau30,
Kilor, 15th January, 1998.
F
NO LET AT THE PEAK.
GİROM A FERKUAST Ext," "THE
•R•&•CHG," • u • Gim-roomed BUNGALOW. Waterfod Gas kid on. Tuanis Court, Garden,
Je.
Apply to
R. C. WILCOX » 70, Quero's Road Central, Hongkong, 17th January, 1808,
THIS RAUE AUSTRALIAN GOLD
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ATOTICE, is horeby given thab the
SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS #A be bok at the OFFICE of the General Maragers No. 5. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL THIS DAY (MONDAY), the 17th January, 1998, ut 9 'olock in the AIEEENOCK, for the purppa cf. receiving the Ropart of the Gomesal Alsangers, together with a statement of accounts to the 31st Decombar, 1897. A.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 17th Jɛu, both days inclusive.
MEYER & CO,
“General Managers. 173
Hongkong, 17th January, 1895,
(so No
MINING CO., LIMITED... DIVIDEND of Ona Shilling per Share A
has beau decluem nyalilo on 7th day of FRULAY in Briglo, in respect of Share on the Brishane Register, and in Singa paro, in respect of Stars on the Singapore Branch Register.
Notice is hereby givon that the Singapore Branch REGISTER will be CLOSED from 30th day of JANUARY to 7th day of FEBRUARY inclusive,
Notice is also beanby given iħai a CALL of ONE SALINA per Share on all contributing shares has been made,-payable on or before 7th day of FERRARY.
Divideds on all contributing shares will be appropriated by tha Company in payment of ealls.
Serip will be endorsed with payassat of -call, it sout to the Company's flee.
By Order of the Directors
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G. A. DERRICK,
Local Secretary. Singapore, 15th January, 1898. CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY. Tutions Bacha olio HE Undermoutions BANK will be
Business ou SATURDAY, 23od instant.
For the CHANTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND ÜHIRA,
T. IE. WHITEHEAD,
Manager. Hongkong. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAL BASRING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED, ..
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Clict Manager;
For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Tongkong For the BANQUE DE L'INTİD ÜHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
J. G. AUGUSTIN.
Manser. For the BANE OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED
HONGKANDA
CHANTREY INCHBALD Manigen. For the YOKONAMA SPECIR PANK, LAMITED
SCHOH,
Axent. Hongkong. 17th January, 1808.
1236
KELLY & WALSII,
LIMITED.
NOW READY
The NAUTICAL POCKET MANUAL,
containing Cost Tietoms Siganis, Distance Tables, Buoys, Bascone, Lights, Rede. $1,50.
The IMPERIAL ANGLO-CHINESE
DIARY, 1848
Tho IMPERIAL ANGLO-CHINESE
DATE BLOCK, 188
21.00
THE WEST POINT BUILDING COM- PANY, LIMITED. TOTICE ia horeby given that the NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS this COMPANT will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, VICTORIA BUILD- INGS, ON FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1898, at 11.30 o'clock A.M. Cor He purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Aucounts for the paar ending 31st December, 1927.
be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the
The Register of Shares of the Company will to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1898 (both. lays indasin), during which period no TRANSFER of Shores CEO be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors
ABBELTON HOOPER, Secary to the Hakong Land Investmentnud Agma05. Co., Ltd.. General Areata for the West Polat Building Co., Limited. Vergkong. Eh January, 1899.
108
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO., LIMITED. NOTICES FEM LINGO PINILL OFICE is hereby given that the TENTII
HOLDERS in his COMPANT will be held at the COMPANY'S DITIONS, VICTORIA Burio- 1809, OD FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1898, ut 12 o'clock (Noun) for the purpose of receiving | Statement of Accounts for the porching vist the Report of a Directors together with December, 1597.
The Rogistor of Bhired of the Company will
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION TO-MORROW
(TUESDAY), the 18th January, 1898,
at his New Sales Rooms, No. 8A, Quenn's Road Contrai,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, (for Sundry Accour(s).
Comprising
SUITE
誠七十月正年八十九百八千党英港香
INTIMATIONS NOTICE.
DURING the Temporary Absence of Dr.
NOBLE.
F... BOWERS, D.D.S
NonLe & Co., DENTAL SURGEONY,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1998.
ars used to support the healy when lineas se uzsident has thrown the human machinery cut of will dry in the BUSINESS of Doctor guar, and when the digestive organs are anfebied.
BOVRIL
PERSEVELANCE
LANGEN
LODGE
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OF HONGKONG, No. 1,165.
REGULAR MEETING of the PER
will not ca a sustainer, and replace the solid moat at which the stomach revolta, by the vital A SEVERANCE LODGE will be hall principle of Prime Ox Beef in the most appetising and easily digestible forta.
Esrv. 1864.
I
Telephone No. 75.
Th, Quo's Irond:"
PLUSH COVERED DRAWING-ROOM
BLACKWOOD CABINET,STOOLS, and STANDS.
MARBLETOP TABLES,
SOLT AGENTS.
WATKINS & CO.
CHAMPAGNES.
TOMMERT & GRENOVE
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, LOUIS RODEKER. BOLLINGER & Co.
KRUG & Co
PIPER-HEIDSETGE.
LANSON PÈRE ET FILS.
IRROY, CARTE D'OR
C. H. DARGONNE & Co.
PAUL DOMMIER & Co.
BOLE AGENTS for above BRANDS in Hongkong and Cipins. "CALLBECK, MAUGREGORE COLDE
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.
CENTRE and SIDE Have been Shippora to CHINA for nearly 75 years. Their Brands Are favorably thown xl.
CHUMNET GLASS, OVERMANTELS, and PICTURES.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, BE- VELTED GLASS SIDEBOARD, DIN- NER WAOGONS, CHADIS, &c.
CROCKERY, GLASS, and PLATED WARE.
DOUBLE and SINGLE TROY BED- STEADS.
WARDROBES with Esvelled Glass Door, QUEST OF DRAWERS, DRESSING TABLES, and WASHSTANDS.
FOW-
ONE DOUBLE-BARRELLED LING TICE in Case.
ONL BICYCLE.--—---—a ONE IRON SAFE 24" by 231" ONE COOKING STOVE. TERMS OF SALE-As Customary.
&
V. 1. REMEDIOS, Anctioueer. Hongkong, 14th Truturs, 1898,
#
PUBLIC AUCTION..
ION
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AHE Undersigned will lot by
PUBLIC AUCTION
MONDAY, tho 25th day of January, 1899, ut o'clock M
On the Spot
The SEVERAL LOTS nurzbered 1 to 193 on Plan to he se ut the Antlereers' Ofice for Erection of Booths and Matshels on the Government ground adjoining the Bucs Coache North of the Grand Stand Enclosure,
TR3SCash
For Conditions of Sale: Apply to
HUGHES & HOUGH
Auctioneers, Hougkong, 34th January, 1898.
T
PUBLIC AUCITON.
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A Undersigned is fastcuated to Sell by (PUBLIC AUCTION on a date to be annonceal horafter the Norwegian Isos SCREW STEAMER
TANCRED"
33.
Registered Al Norwegian Veritas, 1238 tons grosi, 764 tons net, built in Liverpool in 1880
Longth over all 292 foot 5 inches Braith Depth
158 inchra Compound Engius, 101 h.p. nom., 400-ih.p., as she now lles beached at Port Cookfarn, Trinmotasiu, Lvoshock.
For further Partioalans, apply to
Q. II. WHYMARK,
Auctionour. Kols, 11th January, 1809.
be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 19th, CAPABLE
оп
to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1998 both days incinsive), during which period TILANSFER of Stars can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directora.
A..SHELTON HOOPEE,
Socratury.
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Hongkong 12 Jazzary, 1898 THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD
ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby given that the NINTH
ORDINARY HEATING of BHARE- HOLDERS it. Its COMPANY will be hell at the GUNEANT'S OFFICES, VICTORIA BUILD- INGS on FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1898, at 3 o'clock in the AFTERNOON for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the paar onding 31x1 December, 1807
WANTED.
AI-QUALITY COGNAC,
over the World.
Distinguished by Scans on the label. Price $22.50 per 1 dozen bottles,
VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by 2 Sakes on the label. Price $16.75 per 3 disen bottles.
PALL MALL WHISKY, Beven years old, very fine quality Esch- bolda bears az susje oerificate The cranty in fruaranteeds Price $20.00 por dozen bolties,
(P & GO'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
Patented Bottles
Price $10.75 per doren battles
CHAMPAGNE BRUT
Natural, 6.0, 6 Dre, Sparkling Wine, of intage 1888; particularly suitabla, to the
*The price but $28,50 pár 6x61
XERES
INVALIDS PORT
This Wine is old, soft, and dolents. We strongly recommend it Analysed and Corticated by Professor Cassal, Price $20.00 per 1 dozen battle.
DOURO PORT, This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally good value. Price $14.25 per 3 duzen betles.
SHERRIE SONG
AMOROSO, The Earl Misa's shipping.
$20.00 ere i dezen botiles.
I tazes are due TORBE..
fost un offer Crutona
5 16:25 par 1 dosen tottlem
ure and natural Wine; a teuic.
CLARETS
In Quacks and Pints.
LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. Prige $39.15 per 1 dozon bottles.
& Co. HONOKORD.
ERMOUTH.
FRENGIVORMOUTH is generally made from WHITE WINE but recently Mogare. Cosyster & Co metoda plant tonermons cost for the petion of VERMOUTH from PURE XERES SHERRY The salt is a great access and will appeal to all lovors of this delicious drink, for apt only is it auch emporion in quality to the ordinary VERMOUTH; but it is the surroot combination of BAMBOD
the low price of Owing to our being SOLE AGENTS we ran offer if a
$11.00 PER DOZ. LITRE BOTTLES,
SAMPLES OF APPLICATION TO
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B. MURATTI'S CIGARETTES,
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ава CORRESPONDENT BOOK-KEEPER wanted...
ROBINSON PIANO CO. Hongkong. 18th December, 1897.
WANTED.
N OFFICE ASSISTANT, Britiske, Must be well up in SHIPPING WORE, and capable of taking charge of department.
Apply, giving references, &, to
"B. B..G."
Cure of Office of this Paper Hongkong, 7th January, 1898.
HOUSE OF LOLDS WHISKY.
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TARTIES are cautions against spurious
imitations and cheap brands of Whisky buing sold as supplied to the Horse of Lorda.
The only Genuine House of Lords balk Whisky, as supplied to that Assembly during
The Registar of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED frosa SATURDAY, the 2nd January, to FRIDAY, the 28th January, 1898 the last 18 years, is Saunders [OB] Braud in that dos inolaziva, during which period na long black bottles. It is mover shipped in TRANSPER of Shares con by registered
By Order of the Board of Directors.
PARA SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hangkong Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., General Agents for the Kowloon Land and Polding Co., Lindal
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Hongkong, 15th January, 1898. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT. CO LIMITED. -
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
LAYER
SIXTY THIRD. ORDINARY
HEETING HAGE-YEARLY
: of SHAREHOLDERS in the COMPANY will be held at the Overen of the Compray, No. 18, BANKINDINOS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 0.75 oz SATURDAY, 2911 inst., at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of rbceiving Report of the Directors together with a Statement et Accounts, declaring Divided, and electing indilars, DAN
CHRISTMAS NOS:
Figaro Rustrée (English)
2.50
The Green, World, Ludies Pictorial,
Sketch, Hood's, Strand, Windsor, each NEW BOOKS.
0.70
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 16th to the 20th
Hazell's Auuul, 13992.50 More Trataps Abroad, by Mark Twain..
4.00
Bailway Nationalizatioa, by Clout
Edwards
By Order of the Board of Directors.
GET, ARNOLD,
1.75
$135
Whittaker's Heslanical Engipers Poo
hat Bock
A Short History of The Royal Navy
1217-1488, by Davki Hanway" 20 3.50 The School For Safuta, by John Oliver
7:50. Hobbes, DOUGLAS STEAKSHIF COMPANY, LIMETED.
-FOR-SWATOW. THE Company's Steamshly
"AIMUN"
Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the above parts TOMORROW, the 13th (uat, ut Νούν,
For Raight dr Purare, orply tod
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & COP:
General Mums gem
(239 -Hongkong, 17ta Jannery, 1598-
Hongkong, 11th January, 1898.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY,
LLEMI HIND.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of EHAREHOLDERS in the above CourAny will be held at the Cow FANY'S TOWN DEPOT, WYNORA STREET, Hongkong, os MONDAY to let in, at Now, for the purpose of Eresenting the Ba port of the Drosters and Statement of Accounts, to the 31st 3nly Hist
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be LEOSED) from the 22nd lust, to the 3let last, both days Induktre
By Order of the Board of Diventura,
W HUETON POTTS -
Seccolary Hongkong, 1th January 1999,
Damps or clear bottlen
CRAIGELLACHIE GLENLIVET
DISTILLERY CO., LD. Hongkong, 7th Jauzary, 1898÷[LD
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
THE
H PRICE & Co.,
No. 12, Queen's Road Central.
VICTORIA
DISPENSARY
Have Jaat Received a Fresh Consignment of
EGYPTIAN, FUMEE D'OB, ZINNTA,
ARISTON, AND NEB-KA.
Also a Fresh Supply
NESTOR GIANACLI'S CIGARETTES. LAMBERT & BUTLER'S MAY BLOSSOM TOBACCO ja B. tia. WILL'S CAPETAN NAVY CUT, Three Strengths,
- WILL'S THREE CASTLE CIGARETTES.
A VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
QUEEN'S ROAD.
CLARET, CLARET, CLARET. CAMPAGNON FRERES & CO., BORDEAUX.
Hongkong, Cotober, 1897.
FTHE Undermentioned Insurance Ofise will 41} be CLOSED for the Transaction of Pablic Bosines on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Agents, f
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD. General Manager,
HONGKONG FILE INAURANCE CO., LD.
N. JEDE,
Secretary,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETT OF. Can-
Oy, LDA
W. H. PERCIVAL,
Agent, SENA
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE Co., L.
WAH RAY,
Sooratury,
CHINA TRADERS' Insyrinos Co,.
Lo
SHEWAN, TOMBS & CO.
Agents.
YANGISZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
Im
J. B. COUGHTRIS,
Segrétúry,
CHINA FIRE INSURAKUR CO., LD, WH. P. DAVIS,
Manager
THE STRAITS INSURANOR CO. Ln. Hongkong, 15th January, 1898..
JOHN WALKER & SONS
FAMOUS
KILMARNOCK WHISKY.
DEN THE World-renowned,
204
Eine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY 18 slipped by FACUTLER, PALIER & Co., and is
obtainable in Hongkong of th WALLGROANDERSON
PRESNOJA, Prays Central
Hongkong, 28th July, 1897.
ST. ESTEPHE
- $
1 doz
2 con
Buil
i Pettles.
ST. GEORGE'S
$3.25
CRU WYNBRON
3.75
4.75
..8 4.50
$5.50
ST. EMILION
4.50
5.40
ST. JULIEN MÉDOC
5.50
650
CHATEAU MARGAUX ... HAUT SAUTERNES
8:6,00
$7.00
$5.00
BOLS AGENT,
G.
This AUSTALIAN BUTTER in without- doubt the test ever imported;
to Hongkong.
Specially selected sad-quality
Kaaranteed.
ROSEBUD"
GIRAULT.
1026
No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
CREAMERY BUTTER
Wa
hov's new zoade
special arrangements for regular shipments throughout the year. Parce per 1. tins
33
2
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SOLE AGENTN,
FLETCHER & CO.,
THE PHALMACY.
JUST ARRIVED,
CADBURY'S SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CREMESA
A.$0.80
197
CADBURY'S VANILLA CREME CHOCOLATE.
CADBURY'S PLAIN CHOCOLATES,
CADBURY'E CHOCOLATE ALMONDS.
large Assortment of Faner ROZED FRUITS. Collard and Bowser's
BUTTERSCOTCH, ALMOND ROOK, RUSSIAN TOFFEE, and TURKISH DELIGHT.
COTTAM & CO.
NEW STOCK OF
CARDIGAN VESTS & JACKETS, WOOL SHIRTS & PANTS.
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at the FREEMASONS. HAL. TO-NIGHT. the 17th just., 443.30 for 3 r..precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend,”;
Hengkong, 11th January, 1895.
VICTORIA N
REGULAR
Ite
R PRECEPTORY.
TEENS EGOI BAN
(Chinese Mrily Fress),
PUBLISHED DAIL T
is the oldest and still immosenrably the bak medium for Advertising among then Native Community. Established for, aoorly FouTY YEARS, circulates largely troughout Southern China, Indo-Clifas otė.
OVA MONE
Forma for Advertising (Translations free) com be obtained at the Office, Wyndam Street;
Hongkong; or from the different Agents.
or Documente translated from or into Classicn
Colloquial Chinese
PRICE $23 PRA MONTH
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Jan. 14, TAIPHUN, Chincotr., 1,260. Klopfer, Shanghai Iith Janary, General-C. M, 8. N. Co.
Jav. 15, SMIT, Holland steuer, 821, E. Kaust,
Moji 9th January, Cords.UDER. Jan. 14 CHI YUEN Chinese, Steamer.: 11, W. Jamieson, Chinklang 10th Jozury. GeneralC. M. 6. N. Ca..
Jau. 15, MENOR, British steamer, 928, R. Mogridge, Saadaken 7th January, Timber and BattansBOTTENFIBLY & SWILE Jia. 1 ArzxRADE, Gan str., 011, II. Ipland, Haiphong via Hoikaw 13th Jan, General & Co.
Jau. L, CHINGTU, British str, 1,430, . Innes,
dog 28th-Des; and Port Darwin ölk Jan Coals and General-BraTRYIELD & 'SWIRD.
Jan. 1. Foocnow, Britishstr. 1,259, J. Black- Wine, Swalow 14th Jan., General.-BUT.
TABLD & SWIRE...
KACHYDATE MARE, Jep: str., 2.143 I. Carazaki, Katebimota 11th Jou, 3,790 tons Goal-MITSUI
A REGIAAN MERRING of the VIU. FORCIMAUT BARAN KAISHA
at the FREEMASONS HALL on THURSDAY, the 30th January, at 8.30 for 9 r. prisly. Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 14th January 1898.
EOTHEN TARE LODGE,
REGULAR MEETING
A FOTS IN MARE LODGE will te
"Mayer, hoboth Jan, General,-SANDFU
& Co. Jan. 16, GLENDARY, British sír., 1,924. Jamus
Ferguson, Loudon and Singapore 8th Jan, General.JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Jan. 18, KAISow, British str., 2029, E. Warrall, Shanghai 13th Jan-HOLIDAY, WIED & Cc.
Jao. 16, KRIEMHILD, German ste; 1,632, F. BAND, Moji 11th Jan., Goners.- SIRMSSER & Co.
jan. 18, "WATLER, Gerzou str., 828, J. Cafondar Tegal and Samarnag 6th Jan, Sager- MEYER & Co.
Jou. 16, HARMEе, Norwegian str., 849, Janson, Canton 1th Jan., Ballast.-JARUIKES MATREION & Co.
held at the FREEMASON SALE on FRIDAY, the 21st inst., at 8.30 for 9 r.. previsaly, Visiting Brethreorecordially invited to attentJan, 18, KIFONA, British.ett., 958, A. Wright
Hongkong, 13th January, 1828.
THE
EQUITABLE
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LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
JANUARY 1st, 1897.** "ASSETS:.....
.......£45,161,239 RESERVE FUND (4% Star- Dard) AND ALL OTHER LIABILITIES. SURPLUS, 4% OUTSTANDING ASSUE.
ALANCE FRA
NEW ASSURANCSWRIT
TEN. 1896
36,145,160 8,016,079
100,646,204
26,602,931
Cauton 16th Jan, General:-BUTTERFIELD
SWIRE.
Jan: 10, Tansu1, British ateamor, 919, Meux, Canton 16th Jun., Geberal--BUTTERFIELD & SWILK.
CLEARANCES...
AT THE HARTOUR MASTER'S OPRICE, 15TH JANUARY. Cosmopolit, Garmina st, for Iloilo. Haitan, British str.. for Swatow. Palatan, British str., For Victoria. Loosek, British sir, for Swatow.:: Argyll British str. Tor Shanghai. Yilang British atr., for Taiwanfoor Anping, Chiness str, for Shanghai. Siegfried, German str., for Singapore.
DEPARTURES. Jan. 15, ANFING. Chinama str., for Shanghai. Jan 15, FAURANG, British str., for Sourlayı Jan 15, FORMOs, British six er Amoy Jan. 15, GABIJn, British str. for S. Francisco. Jan, 15, Grizze, British str.. for Shanghai. Jau. 15, KEIM, Norw. str., for Singapore. Jan. 15, SHANGHAL British str, for Shanghai, Jap. 15, TISBANG, British str., for Taiwaifoo. Jan. 15, ZAPIno, British str., for Manila. Jan. ARGYLL, British str., fer Shanghai.. send Inc.16, COSMOPOLIT; German str., for Ilcio,
Life Assurance is now within every man's roach at a cost which, in the result, if no claim arises, is other nominal, or according to the fin best olam or policy, yields a reloṛu equal of safe investments.
For full explanations and illustrations data of birth to
6071
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Agenla,
HOTELS.
HONGKONG
HOTEL
HONGEONG.
PEAK HOTEL
1,350 feet above mes level.
FIRST CLASS HOTEL adjoining the
Tramway Termions.
FINE HEALTHY TACATION, commanding magnificent View of the City and Harbour, the wainland of China, and Islands.
COOL SOUTHERLY Benezes in summer, with porfect protection against the North East winds in winter.
A covered way bes beu oustereted from the elation to the Hatal
The Hora te NOW UNDE EVROYGAN MANAGEMENT.
GEO. 3. CASANOVA,
Manager
City Olloe, No. 7, Daddell Street, Hongkong, Ist September, 1897.
HING KEE'S HOTEL
MAÇÃO.
Jar. 16, HAITAN, British str., for Swetow. Jan. 16, FASIAN, British str., for Vietoria. Jan. 18, SIEGYKIED, German str. for Singaporn, Jan. 16, CITURN, Úhiasse ett., for Canton. Jan. 16, Feockow, British str., for Centen.. Jun. 16, PRIYANG, Germau str., for, Canton. Jan: 18 TAIKEN, Chineso str, for Cantou. Jan. 16, ALCzzes, Britisle dés.-ves, fuc Clasan. Jan. 16, HANDY, Brit. torpedo deste, for Chasan. Jan. 16, HART, Brit, torgado leetr, for Chan,
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED. Pay Fashur, froth Shengyi, Hea. Fresaich Mr. and Mrs. Skinuer and family, Capt and Mrs Wilson and family, Heises. Byors and Muller.
Per Memnon, from Sandakan, ke, Hoa A. Rampfylde, Capt. Pock, Mars. Olvan and Keruaki.
Per Kaise, from Shanghai, Mr. Campbell, Per Chingto, from Australia, Mr. J. E.Iuch. Per Glengarry, from London, & for Hong kong, Mr. Rahwoldt, for Shaughai, Mr. and Mrs Wimble, Mr. Cann; for Harkow, Mr. D. Jupes,
DEPARTAD,
Par Hohenzoller, for Jepun, from Southamp ton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lay and children and Mr. C. Hewatt; from Genoa, Messrs. I. Bog nali and F. Hnch; for Yakobus, froin Hong- kong, Mesira. Bautrec, Tobibbean, and Wo Ching Fee.
For Grdic, from Hongkong, for Shanghai,. Messrs. Ch. J. H. Grifle, J. de aperiore, T. Lammert, F. IL Haakell, M. Riveri, and Loo Parks Mrs. Hampton, Misses L. La Rose, M. Hart, and E. Holliday for Yoko hama, Messrs. F. J. Bissop, and H. E. Arthar: for San Francisco, Mr. H. Satherland; for New York, Mrs. Fores; for Pittsburg. Er. B. T. Hesset,
VESSELS IN DOCK. KOWLOON DOCES.II. L. G.MS. Moore, Hermann, Byrd, Triumph, Siegfried, Heimun, Astrid, Kweiyong, Tordenskjold,
UONTOPOLITAN Docs.-West York, Honam,
Pakshan
TO-DAY.
Mouling Labak Pisating Co. Ltd., in Liquida- tion, at noon:
Auction Valuable Leasebola Properties, Iu, luud Lot Nos. 585, 501, and 50, Mr. V. I Remedion, 8 pm.
Seventh Ordinary Annual Meeting, Wanchai Warehouse and Storage Co. Ltd.,
Faited Service Club, Smoking Concert, 8.30
P.tti
Mesting of Perseverance Lodge, 9 p.m.
TO-MORROW. Auction Household Furniture, &c. Mr. V. I. Remedios, 2.30 pm.
[AONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAM-
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE TABLE
NEW storey building spacially built for the Above establishment in the contre of PEATAL GRANDE is in completino and ready to nocommodate guests d
LHING KEE,
Propriofor.
Telegraphia address “HING KE"
BOA VISTA" HOTEL
MACAO.
WARK DAYS,
7.80 a.. to 10.30 am..Every quarter of an hutz, 11.80a.m. to 12.30 pm. Every half bour. 12:30p.m. to 2.30 pm....Every quarter ofan hour. 8.30 to 800 p.m.... Every quarter of an hoor. Night ours at 8.45pm.and 9p.m. and from 9.15 p... to 11.10 p.m. every balf hour. BATUNDASE
Extra Night cars at 11.80 and 11.45 p.), JURDAYS.
8:45 am to 10:16 am. Every nlf hour. 10.30a.m. and 10.49 za
Koon to 2 p.
114 3pm. parter of an hour
THE only FIRST CLASS HOTEL in the Colony Very moderato terms by the day or month. Ruropean Menagemont
MACAO dan 10 ailes West of Hong kong and the journey is made eval day (SUN- DAYS exopted by the Magpilisont Sabon Steamer HEUNGSHAN in 3 hours, leav ing Hongkong at 2 f, and Muçao at 8AM.
Connection mule by Company's Steamer to and, frexa Canton..
Tourists duld not rains the chance of visit fog the famous pid City.
MANAGER.
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quarter of an Agur Night ears 84 pan, and pan, and frore. 9.46 p.m. to 11.16 p.m. every half hour. SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Com pady's Office, 98 & 40, Lueen's and Central
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Güral Mangere. Hongkong, 1st April 1898,
3. G HILL, DDS. MERICAN
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WINDEOR HOTUL, 16, QUEEN'S ROAD. OFFICE HOTNS: 10 to 12 AM
and 2 to 3 P. Hongkong, 4th January, 1398. THE STRAITS TIMES.
(Established in Stugapore, 1837) - IRCULATES in Singapore and Penang, og til the Protestod States of the Malay Ponivula, in Sium, Borneo, the Nether banda Indies, and French Indo-China
For Terms, apply
Telegraphio Address, "Boavista."
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL,
The yearly subscription to the daily issue, SHAMEEN, CANTON."
post frea is $34 or £3,10 The avertising FOOD ACCOMMODATION, Excellent rates for each luch-9 lines of culamin space are as follows for one insertion $120 for Every CONVENIENCE for TOURISTS on wale $4 for one month, $8; for odos re
eesive month (after the fitaly, S. Those rates" MADAR & FARMER, T. F. da 02U2
Propriot AN Manager are payable in adrante. Clieques shoukl be drewn in front of The Manager, Straite Telegraphie addressORIA."."
Tanes": Canton, 10th December 1897,
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