BANKS.
HE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL....£1,500,000
SUBSCRIEND ......... Ar
1,125,000
562,500
RESERVE FUND GOMARETKEYNA
110,000
PAIL-UPNYAKLARIYLATE DELIVER
BANKEES:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
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INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2% per annum ou the Daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS
For 12 months..
6 8
31
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', A. R. LINTON,
Acting Manager.
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Bonekone, 30th June, 105,
"OKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED ISHO,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ... You 24,040,000 CAPITAL PAI-UP ****
BRANCHER AND AOENCIES,
CAPMAL UNOALLED .................
HEALVE FUNDA
18,000,000 6,000,000 9,940,000
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA,
Tokyo
KobeTM
Naganki
Osaka
Lyone New York
London
Honolulu
Bombay
San Francisco
Tientaia
Newchwang
Shanghai
Peking
Mukden
Dalay
Chofoo
Tie-ling
Port Arthur
LONDON BANEBRO,
THE LONDON JOINT BTOCE BANK, LIMITHI
Pann's Bank, Limitad.
THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS BANE, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 par cGNÍ per annum on the daily balance.
On fixed deposita for 12 months 5°, per aroun
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It is proof that need
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A dose of Abbey's Salt be- fore breakfast will quickly drive these ill feelings away and set you right within an
hour.
Sakt in two sizes by all Chemists and Stores, and by Watkins, Ltd., and A. S. Watson, Ltd., Hong Kong,
The Abbey Fruit Salloe Co., Ltd.," 144. Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.
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HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
THE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 196,
HE Busins of the above Bank in oond to tod by the HONGKONG AND SHANG- HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Bolar may be obtained a 1 application,
INTEREST un deposita is allowed at 31 PER CENT. per annum.
Depositore any transfer at their option balances of $100 or mors to the HONGKONG AUD JEANGHAT BANK to be placed or FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 }'un ÜHNT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAY
BANKING CORPORATION,
LOCAL. SPORT.
CRICKET.
CIVIL HERVICE » KOWLOON,
This match was played on the Civil Sarvies gronas at Happy Valley on Saturday, the result being a win for Kowloon by 36 runs The total scores were:---
Kowloon 54: Civil Service, 18'
H. K. C, C., NAVAL TEAM.
Playel on the Hongkong Club's ground on Saturday, this match was won by the Club team by six runs. The scores were as under:-
NAVAL TEAM.
Dr. forley, e Pousorby, ↳ Pearça ...... Mr. Woodward, o Pearce, b Mackay
0
16:
JA. Buxton, Pearce, Smith
Lt. Edjett, b Pearce,
D
21
Lt. Gibson, alb Pearce
Mr. Parke, not out.
Rev. Hastings, Mackas....
C. Kentinak, e Fowler, li Mackay ....
Lt. Grieve, Fowler, b Pearek
Mr. Osborile, la Fenice.....
Mr. Gardner, dagit b Mackay
Extrum
Total..
B+B=C
175
T. E. Pearce, Woodward, b Hurting........ 13
T. 5. Smith, Horloy, h Bostings
115
Major Williamson, b Woodward.....
W. A. Powell Gibson. Woodward
If
....... 62
Capt. Krickonbeek..not ont
C. Mackay, b Woodward
N. H. Ratherford, Lbow., b Wandward ...
R. A. T. Penranby, Horley, b Woodward
G. E. Morrell, by Hastings
H.A. Fowler, h Hastings
B Pigott, not ont
EXSTAR.......
Pourer
Mackay Smith
Total
HOWLING ANALYSIS.
Fatherford Morrell......
MAYAL TEAM.
.R.C.
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Chief Manager, Hongkong, 1st May, 1902
Der. Hostinga
21-5
T.L. Gibeon
24
Woodward
17
1.t. Kjett
1
20
Com, Bent nek
3
181
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SHARE REPORT.
Mesra. Erich Georg and Co., in their weakly shure list, dated February 24th, say:-Business still remains slack and investors attention has been cooline to a few stooks only. The sterling demand rate on London closed at 28. 18., rates on Shanghai are Tls. 714 for T/T and Tls. li for a three days sight private popor. Barsilver in London is quoted 3711-16 and Console 908.
BANK SHARES-Hongkong and Shanghais have weakened to $890 with possible small sellers at this price; the London rate is £91 10 dd, which minst box the dividend of £ 158 64 pagible on Monday next.
MARINE INSURANCE SHABEN-Unions have improved to $750 buyers, and China Traders to $924 buyers, but with shares being scarce, Captans higher rates can probably he obtained. are in demand at #347.
FISE
INSURANCE SHARES.-Hongkong Fires are unchanged, but China Fires are wanted at $89, Compering the accounts for 1902, 1903,
und 1904, we arrive at the following figurca-
1902.
1903.
1904.
per share 5 per share
11,448.20
92,364.17
116,8 9.98
69,183.84 41.71.8%
24.70.8%
45,08% 153,617.42
74,972.36
21.96.5%
291,122.90
75,73.81;
90,207.11
2342,8%
100.25
113,060.44
119,545.77
128,396.67
7 per share
$2,015.14
Total income from prensia less reinsrance...880,017.06 8341,307.18 $384,381,43
Paid to Contributing Shareholders Incoras from interest
from income as above
from, income as above
Charges, Commissions, &e.
Lasses paid..
Diridend...
Placed to reservs
GREGOR & CO.,
19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 1ST FLOOR,
CHAMPAGNES
PERINET AND FILS.
RHEIMS-CHAMPAGNE.
MODERATE IN PRICE and ABSOLUTELY
GRAND VINS.
B
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ТАКЕО ТАКАМІСНІ.
Manager.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1905.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1857
HBAD OPPICA- LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP.........................
RESERVE LIABILITY
OF
HOLDERS... ITELAN 1904)
RESERVE FUND........
***£800,00 SHARE
THE
THE BANK OF TAIWAN LIMITED
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL
CHARTER
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ............ You 5,000,000 2,500,000
CAPITAL PAID UP
+
HEAD OFFICE: TAIPER, FORMOSA.
CRAIGENGOWER V. B.R.C¢ ́“A.”
This match was played on Craigongowor's ground at Happy Valley on Saturday and ended in a win for the visitors by 17 rans.
те:-
B.B.C.C. | A.
P. Jack, Irving...
W. Peak", e Laurein, 1 Irving
Ber. 1R. Wells, razi ont
Scorok
.......£800,000 .......£375,000 Amoy
Anning Focehew Keelung
BRANCURS AND AGENCIES:
Kobe Nagasaki
Tainan
P. R. Wol, c Lammert, b Nallaradon
3
Osaka
Shanghai
Tameni Tokio Yokohama
J. H. Gardiner, 1 b.w.. b Turmert ..............
T. C. Giray, e Castro, ↳ Irving .....
A. 3. Cabben, Irving, b Lazamert.
C. C. Scott, b Lammert
... Oliffe, bleving
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of per annum on the Daily balances, On Fixed Deponite for 12 months 4 per cent
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T. P. COCHRANE,
Manager.
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Hongkong. 18th May, 1905:
BHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION
HONGKONG
PAID-UT CAPITAL,
Reservo FOND-
STERLING RESERVE...$10,000,000
SILVER RESERVE
--
9,500,000
-------$19,500,000 RRSEDVE LIABILITY OF PROF TORS.$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
A HAUPT, Esq.-Chairman.
Hon. C. W. DICKSON-Deputy Chairman,
E. Qoots, Esq.
C. R. Longmann, Esq.
G. H. Medhurst, Esq.
A. J. Kaymond, Esq.
F. Salinger, Esq.
1 E. hellim, Esq.
N. A. Biebs, Esq.
Hon. R. ShowAN
H. A. W. Slade, Eeg,
CHIRE MANAGER Hongkong-J. R. M: SMITH
MANAGER Shanghai-H. E. P. Hunter,
LONDON BANKBES-LORTON AND COUNTI BANKING Company, LimiteD.
BONGKONG-INTSUMAT ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of. Two pai Cont. per Annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 2 por cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 3 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months 4 per cent. per Annam.
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Managar
Hongkong, 26th February, 196.
DEUTSCH-ASIATISURE DALL
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ÄUTKORISED CAPITAL.......SH. Trale 7,500,3×0
HEAD OFFICE—Shanghai,
ROARD OF DIRECTOR, BERLIN
BRANCH
Berlin, Caloutta, Hakow, Paking. Tientsir, Tsincafu, Thingtan, Yokohama.
Founded by the following Banks and Bankere:- KORNIGLICHE SEEHANDLUNG (PezvaS190R STAATSBANK) Berlin.
DIRECTION DER DISCONTO-
GESELLSCHAFT
DEUTSCHE BANK
8. BLEICHBORDER
BRELINEL HANDELS.
GESELLSCHAFT
BANE FUSE HANDEL UND
INDUSTRIE
BOBERT WASCHAUM & Co.
MENDELSSOHN & Co.
M. A. VON ROTHSCHILD &"
SOERNE
JACOB S. H. STERA
Berlin.
Frankfurt &/M.
NORDDEUTSCHE BANK IN HAMBURG,Hamburg SAL OPPENHEIM, JE., & Co., Kesin.
BAYERISCHE HYPOTHEKEN-UND WECHSEL,
BANK, MUENCHE,
LONDON BANKERS: Messrs. N. M. BOTHRILLD & SONI THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITH'S
ABANK, LIMITAD,
DEUTSUB BANK (BERLIN), LONDON AGRO DIRECTION DER DISCONTO GESELLSCHAFT.
INTEREST allowed on Carrent Account, DEPOSITS received on terms which may be learned on application. Every description of Banking and Exatange business transmotad, HUGO SUTER,
Sub-Manager. Hongkong 9th September, 1905. [27
HONGKONG OFFICE:
3, DES VEUX Road.
Interest allowed Current
on
Account. Deposita received on terma which may be learned on application.
8. EHIGENAGA, Manager. Uongkong, 1st November, 1994.
H. I. Taylor, Hat Di
Extrax...
Total...
CRAIGENGOWER D
L. R. Inimert, b bott
(2478
J. W. Stewart, b Proke
D'. Nullandaroo, ↳ Scots
NTERNATIONAL BANKING ORFURATION.
Fiscal Agents of the United States in China the Philippine Islands and the Republic of Panama.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
AUTHORISED' ... ...Gold $10,000,000
CAPITAL PAID UP... RESERVE FUND
Gold $3,250,000
Gold $3,250,000
HEAD OFFICE: New York. LONDON OFFICE: Threadneedle Bouse, E.C. Branches and Agents all over the World. LONDON BANKERS. NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND.
LIMITED, UNION OF LONDON AND SMITH'S Bank, LIMITED,
BEITISH LINEN COMPANY BANN
The Corporation trapancta every description of Banking and Exchange busineen, recoives money in Current Account and accepte Fixed Deposits at the following rates
For 12 months 4 per cent. per annum,
6
to
-
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"H. "PINCKNEY,
Manager.
262
9, Queen's Road, Coutral,
Hongkong, 20th September, 1905.
The British Medical Journal says:
"Benger's food has by its excellence established a reputation
of its own."
BENGER
Food
A delicious, highly nutritive,and most easily digested Food, specially prepared for Infants and for Adults whose digestive powers have been weakened by illness or advancing years- The experience of thou sands has proved that this Food can be enjoyed and assimilated when others disagree.
A Lady_writes :-"Humanly speaking. Benger's Food' entirely saved baby's life. I had tried four well-known foods, but he could digest nothing, until we began the Beager. He is now rosy and Eattening rapidly."
Benger's Food in tins of chemists, etc, everywhere.
K. Rapp, e Geng, 1 Seckt
E. Irving, « Gariner, 11 Peake
1. Bab Pente
-- Tilluan, e Janku, pjďayley
1. A. Rose, Wolff, Perke
D. Almado e Castro, not out
R. B. Cooper, e Wells, h Parke F. Lentrerio, tun out.
Extras
ation
Total.
RUGBY.
H. F. C. 2. ANDROMEDA.
.112
SHIPPING
SHARES.—Hongkong, Canton and Macnos have slightly weakened and are obtain. nhle nt 344 Indos remain quist at 807. Shangbai reports Tls. 663 steady, and London 210 10s (as last week. Shells have im- proved to 24 buyers: the London rate is £1 Ex. Od.
REFINERIES.--China Sagars are in strong demand at $212. for Jane business bas boon done at $221. Luzons are on offer and have receded to $39 sellers.
MINING SHARES.—Raubs dropped to $23. DOCES. WHAETEŃ, Godowne, &c.—Whem. pos Docks are weaker and are obtainable at $163. Fenwicks are quoted $244 and 824 for Kowloon old and new shares respectively. Wharves are on offer at $107 and Hongkow Wharves are strong at Tl. 230.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong kong Lands have gone book to $117 sellers, Shanghai Land Investments to Tls. 114 and Hongkong Hotels to $149 rollers. The re- mainder under this keading is unchange 1.
COTTON MILLS.-Ewos have buyers at Tls, 54, Taternationals have improved to Th. 46. Loon Kong Mows are quoted Tls. 56 ex div, sud Hongkong Cottone are in demand at $15.
SUNDRY MANUFACTURING COMPANIES.— Hongkong Elantries'(old shares) sold at 8161 and $10 with further buyers at the latter price, while the new shares sold at $16 with further colors at this rate, Green Islands sold at rates This, the only match at the Happy Vailey on
ranging from 831 to $321, bat are on offer Saturday afternoon, attracted a large attou-
now at 3. Hongkong and China G Coin- dance. The Club turned out in the orderpany shares can be placed at $175. The already given, but the sailors did not present the strong combination that was expected. The latter were kept on the defensive most of the time, though occasionally their forwards had a brilliant breakaway, and had to retire defeated by 19 points to nil.
RACQUETS TOURNAMENT.. Subjoined are the handicaps anil draw for the Recquets Tournament :--
SINGLDER. T. Birbeek tree. 2 hands and 8 points) a bye; R. Hancock (aer.} «. Lt. E. H, Lowell free. 2 hands and C pts.); T. E. Pearce (rec, 2, and 8 p.) . Lt. Cuso Morris (req, 4 lɛ. and 8 p.); T. C. Gray (rec. 2 h. and 9 p.) 7. Lt.-Col. Fitton (rec. 2 h. and 4 p.); Lt. Durcon (roc. 2, oud & p.) v. H. W. Slade froo. 2, and 4 p.); G. H. Edwards (rec. 9 h. and 7 p.) » Capt. Verschor (rec. 2 h. and 2p.), J., F. B. Humphreys (rec. 2 b. and 9 p.) a bys; Lt. M. W. Graham (rec, 2 h. aud 3 p.) s bije,
DOUBLES -H, P. Thomas and T. E. Pearce (rse. 6 points) a bye; G. II. Fdwards and C. A. Parker (rec. 7 points) ». Lts. F. B Humphreys and Case Morris (rec. 4 points); W. A. Creke and R. Henderson tree: 7 points; e. Lif,fol. Fitton and Lt. M. W. Galium fer): Capt Verecber and Lt. Lovell fecr.; a bye.
CHAMPIONSHIP-Lt. Col. Fition ». Capt. Verscher; Lt. M. W. Grahum v. R. Hancock.
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remainder under this heading is unchanged.
MISCELLANYOus-China Providents are in demand at. 8, whilst sellers are holding out for $8.90. Largkats are winted at Tls. 2324, Watsons are slightly weaker with sellers at $13. Powells sold ut $11, and the remainder dow not call for any special reply.
BARSTY THU
WW.WHITELEY LTD.
Ualvespe' Providers, WESTBOURNE GROVE, LONDON, W. THE BIGGEST STORE IN THE WORLD.
HIGH QUALITY. MODERATE PRICES. PROMPT ATTENTION.
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EXQUISITE FLAVOUR & DIGESTIBILITY.
van
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The "Allonburys DIET is readily digested by those who cannot take cow's milk, and is particularly service. able in convalescer.ce.
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NEW DOCK NOW OPEN.
DOCK No. 3.
Extreme Length...
DOCK No. 1.
722 Cest.
Length on Blocks
714
Width of Entrance on Top
981
Width of Entrance un Bottom. Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
88,
341
Extreme Langth......
Length on Blocks
55 feet. 513
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrance on Boftom... Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
88
www
77
871 foot.
Width of Entrance on Top
66
1011
Width of Entrance on Bottom, Wator on Blocks at Spring Tide
59
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The COMPANY has the powerful steamer "OURA-MART" (712 tons, 700 I.H.P.) specially built for SALVAGE PURPOSES equipped with necessary goar, always ready Short Notice.
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Opened to Foreign Trade, 1897. Pablished at Daily Press Office.
Price 25 Couts, Caah.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1897