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BAR SILVER, per oz.
Sunsioner Corsa
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PHILIPS
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THE IDEAL LIGHTING UNIT
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WM. C. JACK & CO., LTD.,
14 DES VEUX BOAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Bounkere Observatory, December 14th
BANKS
HONGKONG "RAVINGS BANK
FNHE
Busineu of the above Bank le con.. ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Bales may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed on the Minimum
mum Monthly Balancer at 34 per cent. Per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT is 4 per cent, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANTING CORPORATION N. J. STABB.
Chief Manager." Hongkong November tad 1912
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HE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, (TAIWAN (INKO), «
INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPEZIAL
CHARTER, 1999.
Capital Bubscribed... Yen 80,000,000 Capital (Paid-up)...
Reserve Funda.
HEAD OFFICE:
TAIFEE, FORMOSA
BEANCHES:
A Quarter Deck Corneil-Unanimous decision in favour of
FELUCCA EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES
Possess an individusăty and distinction that never fails to charm.
(FRENCH BANK),
This advertisement is seened by British-American Tobaooo Co., (China), Ltd.
ONGEONG AND SHANGHAD
BANKING CORPORATION.
行銀國中
AUTHORIKED IN
·PRIEDENTIAL - MANDATE:
CHINA
12ND NOVIMA, 1917.)
BY
Paid-up Capital Reserve Funde:-
Sterling
37,500,000
"
7,030,000 BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DET
CHINE
HE BANK OF CHINA
(SPECIALLY
Anthorized Capital
Paid-up Capital
Reserve Funda
JAPAN-Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe. Oska
Moji
FORMOBA Giran. Kagi, Karenko, Keelung, Makung, Nanto, Finan, Shinchiku, Taichu, Tainan, Takow, Tamani, Tahyen Aku
CHINA-Shanghai,
Bankow, Kiokiang,
Amoy, Foochow Bwstow, Canton. OTHERS Hongkong, Bangkok, Bingapore, Soersbaya, Bemarang, Batavia, Bom bay, London, New York.
·LONDON BANKERS: LONDON, COUNTY, WESTMINSTER, AMI PAZE'S BANK.
The Bank has Correspondent in Com- mercial Centres in the European. Continent, Bussis, Manchuria, Tringtao, Japan. Indo- Chins, Blacs, India, Philippine Islands, Java and other Dutch Indios, Australia, Americs, Africa, kec.
Interest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposits at rates which will be quoted on application.
SEIZO KONDOHI HawGxoma BRANCH, Manager.
1. Des Yuzax Bond, Centrale Hongkong, November 1st, 1918.
THE BANK OF BAST ASIA LITE HEAD OFFICE:No. 1 Queen BoadCenti.
Paid-up Capital...
Mr. Chow Shon Bon, Mr. Li Koon Chan, Mr. Mok Ching Kong, Mr. Wong Yun Tong, Mr. Chan Ching Shak,
$2,000,000.00
Pay Directors Mr. PONG-WAI TING, Chairman.
Mr. Kan Ying Fa, Mr. Chan Kai Ming, Mr. Fung Fing Shan, Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mr. Ng Chang Lak Chief Manager:-Liz Toxa Po. Assist. Manags:-Lt Tss Fors. Every description of Banking and Exchange business transseted. Loans granted un Approved securities.
In
Fr
Buscamed CAFTAL F. 180,000,000 PAID UF
75,000,000 (1/3 of the Capital, £5, 7. 25,000,000 mbsorbed - by the Government'
of the Chinese Republic)
Chairman of the Board]"
of Director General Manager
Andrs, Berthelot A. J. Fernotta
HEAD OFFICE:
74. Ens Bains Larsen, PARIS. KRAKOHES:
Marseilles
Peking Bhurghad
Tembun
Hourkong
Handl
Ckaton
Salgoo
Haiphong Yunnantal
Vladivostock Foochow
BANIZES:
FRANCK: Böciété Général pour favorfast.
le Development. de Commerce: et de Pizidustrie en France.
In LONDON: London County Waterlander de
Ferr's Bank, Li,
London Jolni City & Midland Bank,
In NEW YORK: Redmicasd & Co.
Correspondensi In the Chief Commercial Cencies of the World,
Telographie Address : ÜHTBANKIND.
Ourrent Accounts and Fixed Depoadie in Loon. Currency and in Gold. Chetta on application.
Every description of Banking and Bachange besine kaznacted.
Special facilities for French exchange,
BOREAL BOUET DE JOUENKL
Hongkong, December 11th, 1918.
TER
MERCANTILE BANK IRDIA, LIMITED,
до
$60,000,000 $12,979,800
# 3,187,400
HEAD OFFICE PEKING.
BRANCHES AND SUB-BRANCHES,
$15,000,000
£1,500,000, at 2/$15,000,000 BEver
Yo
$31,000,000
$38,000,000 Reserve Idshlity of Proprietors. $15,000,000
Court of Directora:
J. A. PLUKKER, Esq.—Chairman, Hon. Mr. Ê. V.D.Pazz-Deputy Chairman. P. H. Holyoak, Raq.. Hon. Mr.J. Johnatons W. L. Pattanden. Wag Ross Thomson, Esq.
(PxxG): Haiting, Tungchow. (NanTH): J. W. C. Bonnar, Esq.
Kiyan, Chohtien, Panzien, Niniansan. A. E. Compton. Esq. Kranza. (CH): Tientsin, Protinfu, 8. H. Dodel, Esq.
Tainbaision, Sangiang, Shuntehtu, B. Gubbay, E
Taming, Cholahien, Wein-
Moakden,
Beho
Lisognandin Dalry, Trenantu,
Changchun,
Chlaghelen, Sufeng Brian
Hng, Laoyang, Taya,
Hailuafu, nchi, Kalping-
sion (Huras) Banco, Shaal, Ichang (HUYAN): Changsha, (KARGED); Nanking, Soochow Chinking, Wash, Hauchowin,
haf
show, BOUTE): Tinklang
Tainan, Tsingtao, Cheloo, Thatsinhalen SHAMIR):
Yansheng Sindanhaien Tatungla (HORA) Kakumā, vakkam Canton, Į
Chowkiakow
don
(ESWARIPTIZNO):
Batow Klungehow,
Chuanchowia, Chang
Hankong. Santos (OF
Shashing, Hachowin, Kashing, Wén- Haimen
Lanchi, Yuyao, chow, Nagpo, (Kranget); Nanchang, Kinklang, cho fa, Chintsachen, Obiar. (ANWHKI): Wahe, Antiang Panglow, Lachowiu, Tatung, Tangki Lain. (KWEIGBOW)! Kwelyangfu, (SHLANI): Hangchungfu (BUKIVÁN})}: Ewebwating," Paowwchen. (TRARAR): Fengohen, ̈ ̈(Urda) : Urga,
HONGKONG BRANCH, Interers allowed on current sccounts and OF Fixed Deposita Terms on application. Every)}]]
description of Banking business transacted. interest allowed on Current Deposit
Loans granted on approved securities. Accounts at the rate of 3 per cent per Annum and an
pa Fixed Deposits at the follow-Fran Orina: 18, Gracechurch 8, London Special facilities for Home Erobangs. ing rates on M For 3 months at the rate of 3% per annum. For 6 months the rate of 4% per szintma For 13 months at the rate of 8 % per annum.
KAN TONG PO, Chief ManagET.
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Ospital Axiberised & Bubscribed £1,600,000 750,000 Reserve Fund de Boston
185,200 Reserve Liability of shareholders
750,000
Baaker
TE BANK OF ENGLAND.
VISITOR ANTON THE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL LONDON JOINT CHAT AND RANK,
SAPTAIN C. V. LLOYD. With Illustrations, Maps and Flags,
PRIOR
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Head Offer:-6, Des Voeux Road Central Hankow Branch: Panoff Building: DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN BANKING
MACHERVICE PROMPTA
URRENT, Savings, and Fixed Deposits bear Interest Rates 97%, 4%, 8%, respectively
Inquiry on our SPECIAL SERVICE will be welcome.
7. URANG LY
Hongkong. Joly 7th, 1920,
Besuches
Bombay Hongkong Kuala Lumpur Bangoon Calents Howrah, Madrsa Ebanghai Colombo Kandy New York Dell Karachi Foods (Mauritius).
Balo Kobe
Horokoro Every descripstone of Banking - and krobange bednega triasacted, a KAR
INTEREST. Allowed on Ostrrent Acocnenta per cani per annum in Dally, Balance and and Fixed Deponin' as raken klasi may be
rimfned on spalica, lon. We L BANDER
...ESUYEE PEL
Manager.
377 Hongkour, May 15th, 1918, - NHE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA." LNCOKTURATED ET HOTAL CHARTKE, 1852. Hrad Ormain--Losson,
,talogas 102, gumanas.
Chief Manager: Hongkong-N. J. Szaxo, Esq.
Manager: Bhanghai--A. G. Starman, Esq
Lauder BANKERS:
LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER ♣ PARKS BANK, LIMMED.
Horating Interest AllowÈS,
On Current Accourt at the rate of Two pas cant. per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIND DEPOSITE. For 3 months, 24 per cent, per annama.
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N."J. STABE
Chief Manager Hongkong, December 4th, 1919.
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHIN) (TRENCH BANK
·Heat Ottoni Ísbía Báo Laffitte, Facia
Capital
Fr. 48,000,000 50,000,000
[Balgon
W
Kommer
Paperto
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
Hongkong Bangkok Battambang Mongte Centur Djibouti
Haiphong Hankow
Puting
Pondichery
Hand
Prom Perb
BARKERS:
Shanghat
Singapore!
Tourang Vladivostoc
IN. FRANCES Comptoir Nations
d'Escompto de Faria; Cred
£1,300,000 Faid-up Capital Eeserve Funds vs nee
£2,100,000 IN Reserve Fibility of Proprietors £1,200,000 FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General OURRIRINTS LCCOUNTS opened and Bankini, business tea.placed. FIXED, DEPOSITS received for 1. year or aborter periods se rates which will be quoted cowpplication.
J. L. CROCKATT,
Hongkong, April 8th 1913.
Lynonnals; Banque de Paris en des Pays-Bas Credit Industriel Commercial; Bociete Generals," LONDON: The National Provincial
& Union Bank of England · Lad Comptoir National d'acompte de
Pariff Credit Lyons & 06. BE IN NEW YORK: J.P. Morgan'
and
Interns Kilowod Current Account asand Fixed Deposits according to arrangement.
Every description of banking exchange business transacted fro
LBERINDOAGUR Manage Hongkong, December lab, 1919
Frined and Fablished by HAWET ADOLPEVE" CirTWRIGHT OF TH
DAILY PRE L., at 101, Des Vaux Bond Clinical
Londo
131, Fleet Stanek B.O.