4,
NOTICE,
Communications respecting Advertisements, Hub. scriptions, P
„Printing, Binding, fe, should be cadrona DAILY PRESS only, and special business mattor THE MANAGER,
Advertisements and Subscriptions which are nat ordered for a fixed period will be continued uuril countermanded.
Orders for tatta copita of DAILY Prees should be sent in before 11 am, on day of publication, After that hour the supply is limited." Only sup. plied for Cual
Teleg-nphic Address: PRESS. Codes: A,B,C., 5th Ed.
Lieber's.
P.O. Bor, 38. Telephone No 12.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEWTON'S AGENCY.
TOMMISSIONS of all kinds executed,
COMMISSION warding and Shipping
Agouts; Acts as Consiguro, alteads to clearing of baggage, & Baggage collected and ware- housed until required, and shipped and insured upon departure.
Pussiges booked by P. & O., N.D.L., M.M. C.P.R.. Parifio Mail, and C. & D.Steamship Lines, and Trans-Siberian Railway.
Letters, Telegrains, and Addressed e/o Agency. receive special attention. Reading and writing room attached; For Eaal Newspapers and Directories and Telegraph Codey on hand.
Shipping commissions undertaken, full trade diecounts obtained. Latest books, periodicals, and newspapers supplied at trade prices. Bost brands of Manila and Borneo cigars at moderate prices, prico lista on application.
Address
E.C.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
T
TO LET.
ĮIWO ROOMS, suitable for Ofleos, First
Floor, Queen's Road Contral. Apply to-
KELLY & WALSH, LD, Hongkong, 5th April, 1904.
HONGKONG GUN CLUB.
NOTICE.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH, 1904.
ENTERTAINMENT
AL FRESCO FETE.
On behalf of the ORPHANS AND INVALIDS
of the
ITALIAN CONVENT,
PUBLIC COMPANIES GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, H
LIMITED,
FIFTEENTH
TANNUAL HEEL ORDINARY HOLDERS in the Company will be held in the OFFICE of the General Managers, No. 14, O be held in the Compound of the ROMAN Des Voeux Road, Viotaris, TO-MORROW CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL on SUN-(WEDNESDAY), the ftb APRIL, nt 11.30 DAY EVENING, the 10th APRIL, 1904, A. for the purpose of receiving Statement of from 9 to 11 ..
Accounts and the Report of the General Mana Tho Superioross while thanking the henevol-gers for the year ending 31st December, 1903, THE ANNUAL MEETING will be heldest Friends and Bonefactors of the Institution, declaring a Dividend and Ebooting a Consulting
in the CLUB PAVILION at 5,30 .p... for the many proofs she has had of their Committee and Auditora. on TUESDAY, the 12th inst., to receive the generosity, hopes to receive and merit a large Hoport and Accounts of the Cominittee and to shore of Publio Patronage, elect a Committee for the ensuing year.
A. TURNER,
Hou. Secretary, Hongkong, 5th April, 1904.
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WELL VENTILATED FLOORS at No. 57 and 59, Quor's Road Central, suitable for Offices, or residential quarters, with every couvenienco. Rout very moderato.
Apply to- POOHOMULL BROS.,
57, Queen's Road Central.. Hongkong, 29th March, 1904,
HONGKONG CLUB,
NOTICE.
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THE EIGHTEENTH YEARLY
Gracechurch Street, London, T GENERAL MEETING of the
Hongkong, 5th April, 1994,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
942
THE Undersigned will Soll by Patlic
Auction,
TO-DAY (TUESDAY),
the 5th APRIL, 1904, at Noor, at his SALES ROOMS, Daddell Stroot,
A QUANTITY OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
TERMA-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1944.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
943
To all by Public Auction.
HE Undersigned has received instructions
on
SATURDAY,
the 9th APRIL, 1904, at 9.30 p.m., at his SALES ROOMS, Duddoll Street,
(The property of people leaving the colony), A QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
Comprising
DOUBLE and SİNGLE WARDROBES with GLASS DOORS,
DOUBLE and SINGLE BEDSTEADS, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, TOILET TABLES, SIDEBOARDS, DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS, BLACKWOOD WRITING DESK, STOOLS and TABLES. GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, EASY CHAIRS, RATTAN CHAIRS and TABLES, OCCASIONAL aud TEA TABLES, PICTURES, ORNAMENTS,
&c.
So..
&o.
On view from Friday, the 8th April,. Catalogues will be issued.
TERMS:Cash on delivery.
!
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1904.
(94)
STEAMSHIP ANNAM.” COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo from London exs.a. Adour, Cordonan and Dordagur, from Havre es es. Adour and Dordogne, in conues- tion with above Steamer, ure hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risks into the Gedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld.. at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on uuless intimation is received from the Consigness before Noos, TO-DAY, the 4th inst., requesting it to be lunded hero.
Members of the Hongkong Club will be hold in the CLUB HOUSE, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), the 6th APRIL, 1901, at 5.M.
By Order,
C. H. GRACE, Secretary,
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Hongkong, 26th March, 1904,
PORTU
WANTED.
》ORTUGUESE or EURASIAN CAN- VASSER must be energetic and willing to work. Others need not apply.
Addren-
BOX 343,
And
rene
Caro of Daily Press Offico. Hongkong, 4th April, 1904. WANTED,
QHORTHAND OLERK
TYPE- WRITERS, must know the" Up-to-date"
Address--
"R.," Cure of Daily Prese Ofice. Hongkong, 29th Marc, 1904.
-[636 WANTED.
system.
FURNISHED HOUSH on the Peak
from the 1st of May. Apply to-
B. II.. Cave of Daily Frens Office. Hongkong, 31st March, 1964,
WANTED AT THE PEAK.
[890
F
FROM 1st May, a BEDROOM, Furnished or Unfurnished, for a bachelor, with or without Board.
Apply by letter to-
"BOX 711," Care of Daily Fress Offles. Hongkong, 29th March, 190f
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FOR SALE.
TTOUSE BOAT, 42 feet long; Copper bottom; now lying of Ah King's slip-way. Offers may be sent to-
T
Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1904
FOR SALE.
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THE HOUSE No. 4. STEWART TERRACE. PEAK. Five Rooms and Offices, with FÜRNITURE.
Aleo
The large CROQUET LAWN above the Terrace (about 2,000 square feet) with equip.
meut.
Nominal CROWN RENT. Price: $19,000, of which two-thirds can remain on mortgage.
For Further Particular, apply to-
TURNER & CO. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1904.
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COLD STORAGE,
FAHE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, L., Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the have now 40,000 Cubin fest of Co, Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed Storage available at Bast Porur, Stores will after Monday, the 11th April, at Noon, willte Ojon at 10 A.M. and 4 P.3. daily, Saudays be subject to rent and lending charges.
All claims must be sont in to me on or beforeupted to receive and deliver perishable goods.
WM. PARLANE, Manager. Hongkong, 18th November, 1901.
Monday, the 11th April, or they will not be rocognised.
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Hongkong, 29th March, 1904. HONGKONG GYMKHANA
CLUB,
PROGRASIME.
THE FIRST MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE HAPPY VALLEY.
ON
SATURDAY, Brd Arni 1901
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 2nd April, at 1 P.. until WEDNESDAY, 6th April.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 19th March, 1904, THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED..
N
1703
TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN. that ar EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY. LIMITED will be held at No. 5, Queous Road Contral, Victoria, in the Colour of Hongkong, en the 9th day of April, 1904, at 12 o'clock - Neon when das subjoined resolutions will be proposed. That the Artioles of Association be alterad
pra
1. THE GRANTIAM CUP-Prozented by Hart Buck, Esq. For all subscription griffins of any souson that have hover wou un official race Wight for inches as par scale, Un-placed, ruiners wilowed & Ibs.in mauser following Jockeys that inve won an official race in Hongkong or Chinabs, extra, non- winning Jockeys allowed & lbs. Entrance $5. 5 Purlongs.
(a) In Article 81 the words "Five hundred dollars shall be substituted for the words "One hundred and fifty dollars.”
tb. In Article 102 the words “An Auditor" 420 p.m. 2 THE EAST Porst Cur:-Pry-elinll be substituted for the words "Two
snated by the Hon. C. W. Dickson. For all Auditora," China Ponies weight for inches per stalo. (e) In Article 108 be word "Auditor” Winners of an open race or open griffin race shall bo substituted for the word "Auditors." 3 lbs, extra; non-winning enbscription griffins Should these resolutions be passed by, the allowed 5-lbs. Jockeys penalties and allow required najority they will be submitted for ances ne par Race No. 1. Entrance 35.co.firmation as special resolutions to a Sacond From the two mile post once round and in. Extraordinary Meeting which shall bo sub- 440 pm. 3. THE ICHIBAN" Cup:-Present-sequently convened.
ed by G. C. C. Mister, Esq. Burdle meu For all Chinn Ponies. Weight 11 store. Jockeys penalties and allowances as per Race No. 1, but winnors of a hurdle race or steeplechase on an off day at Shanghai or longkong to be treatel as winning Jockeys. Entrance $5. From the grand stand, twice round and in
5 pm. 4 THE GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE Cur:-Value S-, (not less than $200) For all China Ponies. Weight for inches as por sale. Penalties and allosaucas us per Race No. 2. Joskogs penalties and allow ones as pur Race No. 1. To be won by the pony seering most marks in the reces for the Cup by the end of thus Club's season, counting for
5.
first, 2 for a second and 1 for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lbs. extra for each win in sab. sequout starts for the Cup: penalties accuu- Jure up to 15 lbs. Fire to start or no race. Entrance $5 to go in the parchaso of Tento to the winner of each race. Qre
mile.
Dated the 28th March, 1904.
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A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND
AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, General Agents for THE KOWLOON LAND AND Ruilding
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE YANG'TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
FOURTEENTH
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Association will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, No. 26, The Bund, Shanghai, ou THURSDAY, the 21st APRIL, 1904, at 430 o'clock P.M. precisely, for presentation.of the Report of the Directors and the Accounts to the 31st. December, 1903, the election of Direc tors and Auditor for the current year, and for the purpose of transacting any other business which may bo trusacted at an Ordinary General Meating.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Associa- tion will be CLOSED from the 11th of APRIL, to the 21st of APRIL, 1964, both days inclusive.
Mombers holding prozies for absent Share-
p.m. POLO PONY SCURRY.-For a Cup present d by the Club-Open to all bona fide poko panics passed as such by the Committee of The Club. Catch weights not less than 11 stone. Best of three boats, to beras without dismount- ing,each from the distancepastin. Entrance $5. 3.40 p.m. 6. THE PRIMROSE" Cur-Pro-holders must deposit same with the Sacrofary.
sented by J. H. Leris. Es- For all China Posies that have won a flat race of any description since the 1st January 1901 Weight for inches as per scale. To be ridden by Jockeys that have not, won an official ráce in Hongkong or China. Entrace $5. Half
mile..
Entries (which must state the name, owner, height and colour of ponies entered, and accompanied by the necessary fean) olose to the Honorary Secretary at the Hongkong Club at
for Registration at least Forty Eight bours before the Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directora,
W. S. JACKSON, Secretary.
Shangbai, 25th March, 1904:
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
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& p.m. on Wednesday the 13th April, 1994.
The Committee reserve the right to declare off my race for which there are not at least fivoHE CERTIFICATE No. 997 dated 25th entries and three starters.
Attention is drawn to the rules of the Club providing that to. No person shall be a member of the Club unless he is a member of the Hong kong Jockey Club. (b) All members of the Hongkong Jockey Chib sarl be eligible for election without ballot; and (c) No person unless he is a member of this Club shall in oligible to ride or run any pony atany Gymkhana meeting. Notice of int nded membership should be sent to the undersigned.
F. B. DEACON, Honorary Socretary and Treasurer. Hongkong, 4th April 1904.
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August, 1884, of the Five Shares Nos. 14181/14185 in this Company, standing in the kong, has been LOST, and if at the expiration name of Mr. MOK SE YEONG, of Hong of Uno Mouth from the date korce the above document be not forthcoming, another Corti ficate will be issued by the Company, and thereafter ne other will be be acknowledged.
Dated 4th April, 1904.
C. PEMBERTON,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 4th April, 1904.
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THE TIENTSIN GAS AND ELECTRIC
GOVERNMENT BILLS. LIGHT COMPANY, LIMITED.
TENDERS for SPECIE, BRITISH and MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this INCORPORATED under The Companies Colony, in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn of Hongkong, whereby the, is as the Lords Commissioners
All damaged packages will he examined on | AUTOMATIC MAUSE Piability of Mombors is limited to the amount of His Majesty's Treasury, London, will be
Monday, the 11th April, at 3 r.,
No Fire Insurance has bean effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Hongkong, 4th April. 1904.
Agent.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS and WALDEREFORE
is now ready and contains:-
Lending Artielos :---
The Progress of the War.
Hill District Reservation.
Plague in Hongkong in 1903.
Hongkong Jottings.
Hongkong Legislative Council. The War,
Japan During the War.
Bill District Reservation Petition.
Hongkong Volunteer Corps Inspection,
The Hymn of Praise."
Hongkong Odd Volumes Society,
Notes from the Botanic Gardens.
Presentations at the Sanitary Board Masonic Installation.
Canton.
Mouila,
Weibai vei.
Supreme Court,
Licensing Court.
Mr. Sercombe Smith and the Police
Inspectors.
Watkine, Lanajted.
Chinese Insurance Co., Ld.
Sporting Notes.
Cricket.
Football
Hougkong School Athletic Sports.
R.G.A. Regimental Sports.
Bowling,
New Japanese Explosive.
Hongkong and Port News.
Commercial,
Shipping.
Subscription, $12 per Annum, payable in dvance; postage, 12.
Extra copies 30 cents each, Cash. Copias can be posted from the Office to addresses seat; including postage $4 cents each; or $1 for three copies Cash.
Hongkong, 20th March, 1904.
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.63 m.m.
With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES FIRING 10 SHOTS in 2 89CONDS. SLEMSSEN & €0. Hongkong, 3rd October, 1900,
CARTRIDGES.
54
IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE. FORE ALWAYS FRESH
TALEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE and KYNOCK'S SPORTING CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE. and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in all Sizes, Nos. 10 to SSSG. AIR GUNS and AMMUNITION in Variety,
WM, SCHMIDT & CO. Hongkong, 28th November, 1902.
QUAN WAH & ĐÓ GRANITH MERCHANT CONTRACTORS, Dealers in and MONUMENTS
of their shares.
CAPITAL: TAELS 250,000, Divided into 2,500 shares of Tis. 300 each of which 600 abares have already been allotted to shareholders in The Ticusin Gas Co., Ltd. Present Issue 1,500 shares of Tls. 100 vach of which 350 shares have already been subscribed for by Shareholders in The Tientsin Gas Co., Ld. The balance of 1,150 shares is now offered to the public.
TERMS:
10 Taels payable on application...
30
11
30
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19
90
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.. 1st August, 1904. ...lat November, 1904. 1st February, 1905. DIRECTORS:
C. POULSEN, Esq. (Chairman), of Electric Engineering and Fitting Co.
R. OSWALD, Esq., of Messrs. Oswald and Loup,
WE SOUTHCOTT, Esq., of Messrs. William Forbes & Co.
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W. T. I. WAY, Esq., of Taku Tug & Lighter Company, Limited,
MARBLE GRANITE
No. 1, Quaas's HOAD EAST. Hetimates, Designs & Prices on Application All descriptions of Grauite for Export. Hongkong. 17th October, 1999.
D
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM.
ENTISTRY.
OF
DR. M. H. CHAUN,
1251
27, DES Vaux ROAD CENTRAL HONGKONG" From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A
Hongkong, 10th March, 1903"
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AMOY ENGINEERING CO., LD., AMOY
CALL FLAG. E.
WORK
charges. Work solicited.
to
Steamers
and
DEPATE R Launches Castings in Brass and Iron Mcder
J. D. EDWARDS, Manager.
Atoy, 3rd December, 1903,
78
WO JIM PAH, Esq., Compradore, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, until 11 A.M., on the 6th April,. 1904.
The Tenders to state the total amount in Pounds Sterling) and the amount for which issued for less than £100. each Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be
The Tenders to be in Unplicate, and in Sealed Covors, addressed to the CHIEF PATKASTEE, Army Pay Department, and endorsed Tes- DERS FOR GOVERNMENT BILLS."
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application
GEO. H. FERRIER, Colonel, A.P.D. H.M. Treasury Chest Officer. His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Fletcher Street, Hongkong, 31st March, 1904.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
BANKS
TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL....$10,000,000- REBERVE FUND
STERLING REEE... $10,000,000 SILVER BESHEVA ... 6,600,000
BANKS
FAHE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853 HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
SHARE-
£800,000
£500,000 £725,000
$16,500,000 | CAPITAL PAID-UPA............. RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS.$10,000,000 RxBEEVE LIABILITY OF
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
Hon. U. W. Dickson,
A. J. RAYMOND, Esq.Chairman. H. E. TOMKING, Esq.-Deputy Chairman..
N. A Sista, Esq. H. W. Shade, Esq. C. A. Tomes, Esq. E. 8. Wheallor, Esq.
E. Goetz, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq. H. Schubart, Esq. E. Shellim, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong J. B. M. SMITH
MANAGER: Shanghai-E. M. Bavis. LONDON BANKER-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Carront Account at the rate of Two por Cent, per Annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS. For 3 months, 33 par cot. per Annum, For 6 months, 33 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per coat per Anunm..
J. F. N. SMITH.
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 20th February, 04.
THE
DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK. PAID-UP CAPITAL... .....Sh. Taels 5,000,0o, HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BERLIN,
Berlin Tientsin
BRANCHES :
Calcatta
Hankow
Tsingtan (Kiantschon)
LONDON BANKERS: Messrs. N. M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS, THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHE DANK, LIMITED. DEUTSCHE BANK (BERLIN), LONDON AGENCY DIRECTION DEE DISCONTO GESELLSCHAFT.
INTEREST allowed on Current Account DEPOSITS received on terms which may be learned on application. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
H. SUTER,
Sub-Manager.
Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.
MPERIAL BANK OF CHINA ESTANLISHED BY IMPERIAL DEORRE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1896,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL..Shanghai Tla, 5,000,000 PALD-UP CAPITAL
HEAD OFFICK—SHANGHAL,
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
Canton
Chefoo
Hanker
Tientsin.
2,500,000
Felding
Penany Singapore
The Brak parohases and receives for collec- tion Bill of Exchange drawn on the above places, ani solls Drafts and Telegraphio Trans for payable at ite Branches and Agencies,
HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved securities. Bills Discounted.
INTUENST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS At 2% per annum on Current Account daily
balances. 3% per annum on Fixed Deposits for 3 month
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Manager.
Hongkorg, 1st January, 1801.
THE
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OKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED 1880.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED. Yen 24,000,000 CAPITAL PAID-UP
#
17
CAPITAL UNCALLED...... RESERVE FUND...
Tokio London
VOLDERS............ RESERVE FUND...
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2%, per annum on the Deily balances.
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months per cont
39
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T. P. COCHRANE,
Manager,
Hongkong, 18th May 1908.
197
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED..
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED.
PAID UP...0549914) RESHEVE FORÐ
BANKERS:
£1,500,000 1,325,0
562,500 60,000
LONDON JOINT STOOK BANK, LIMITED. INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts, the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balnuos
ON FIXED DEPOSITS For 12 mpatk...
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EVAN ORMISTON, Manager.
Blangkong, 23rd May, 1905.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN (FORMOSA ) THE
LIMITED. (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER.)
AUTHORISED CAPITAL..... PAID-UP CAPITAL STRATA
Yon 5,000,000 2,500,000
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPES, FORMOSA. HONGKONG OFFICE QUEEN'S ROAD (facing Dandeli Street). BLANCHES-ANOг. KOBE, TAINAN,
J
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED, On current account at the rate of 2 per cent, per
annum on the daily balance,
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17
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On fixed deposits for 12 months 5% por Amum
"S. SAIGENAGA, Mangor. Hongkong. 2nd February, 1903.
1033 INTERNATIONAL BANKING
CORPORATION.
Capital, Sarplus and Urdividal Profis, Gold $7,992,173.37-about £1,640,000, Capital and Surplus authorised, Gold $10,000,et—£2,065,900.
HEAD OFFICE: 1, WALL STREET,
NEW YORK.. LONDON OFFICE: THREADNEEDLE House, EC.
SAN FRANCISCO,
Branches at
WASHINGTON, MEXICO, MANILA, SHANGHAJ, SINGAPORE, YOKO- HAMA, BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, and Agents all over the World.
London and Continental Bankers :- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, IAMYTED. UNION OF LONDON AND SMITH'S BANK, LIMITED, CREDIT LYONNAIS, DRESDNER BANK. COMPTOIR NATIONAL D'ESCOMPS DE PARIS, &o..
The Corporation transacts every description. of Banking and Exchange business, receives money in Current Account and issues Fixed Deposit Receipts either in Gold or Silver at rates which may be ascertained on application,
HONGKONG BRANCH: 20, ES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL.
CHARLES R. SCOTT,
Manager.
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Hongkong, 15th December 1903.
US SO-HINESETANK,
18,000,000 RUSSO-C
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6,000,000 9,320,000
HEAD OFFICE YOKOHAMA.
BRANCHES AND AGENCrgs.
San Francisco Shanghai
Koba
Lyons
Nagasaki Now York Honolulu Bombay
Newchwang
Tientsin
Peking
LONDON BANKJES, THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED PARE'S BANK, LIMITED. THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS BANE, LANTZED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Accourt at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance. On fixed deposits for 12 months 5%, perar num
4%
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ORGANISED UNDER IMPERIAL DECRER OF 10ra DECEMBER, 1895,
CAPITAL
...Roubles 15,000,000 CAPITAL contributed by CHINESE GOVERNMENT.5,000,000 Kouping Taele. (EQUIVALENT TO £2,150,000 Stg.)
RESERVE FUND.............. Roubles 2,060,000 SPECIAL RESERVES Roubles, 1,700,000
HEAD OFFICE-ST. PETERSBURG,
Andijan Batoan
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
Khabarovsk Port Arthur Khokand Blagovestchensk Kiuchta
TARO HODSUMÏ
Maneger, Hongkong, 11th March, 1904.
1724 AHE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA Hailar THE
LIMITED.
Samarkand
Shanghai
Kirin
Stretonsk
Kobe
Tachkent
Krasnodarok Tohita
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Bodaibo
Boukhara
Bilsk
Quefoo
Dalny
Hakhodate
Nagasaki
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Authorized CapiTAL PAID-UP CAPITAL....
£1,000,000 Harbin
Hankow ........... 324,374 Hongkong
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
Trkonisk Kilgan Kashgar
Paris
Peking
BANKERS.
Prospectuses and Forms of Application for NFORMATION has been received from CHAN KIT SHAN, Esq. J. Focke, Esq.
shares may be obtained on application to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at their Branches in Tiantsin, Felring, Shang hai and Hongkong, and also from Messrs Doner & Co., 99, Consular Road, Tientsio..
Share Lists close at 4 pm, on Saturday, 30th April, 1904
Hongkong, 1st Apríl, 1904.
1923
NOTICE TO KOWLOON RESIDENTS.
sale daily at Mr. H. BUTTONJEE'S XTRA COPIES of Daily Press aro on KOWLOON ŠTORE, No. 36, Elgin Road Price 15 coats per copy cash.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1902,
PRACTICE with 15-pr. B. L. Guns will bo the MILITARY AUTHORITIES that carried out from the road near Sairan Hill in a direction South-East on to Dragon's Back, and with 4.7in. Q. F. Guns from Lyeman in a direction North-East across the ees on to High Junk Peak on the 8th April, 1904, between the hours of 10 A.X. and P.M. By Command
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 30th March, 1904.
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A. LING & 00.,
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On Sale at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong, 5th March, 1904
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CBEASY EWENS, Esq. G. C. Moxon, Esq Chief Maneger,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 Months Fixed......5° Hongkong. 4th February, 1904.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
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HE Basiness of the sbave Bank is condic tod by the HONGKONG ANDSHANG- HAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained en application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 3 PER CENT. por annum,
Depositora may transfer at their opti›a balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AD SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PEE CENT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
J. R. M. SMITH,
Coiet Manager Hongkong 1st May, 1992,
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