No. 2123.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
· AUTHORISED CAPITAL £7,000,000. PALD-UP CAPITAL ..........
Hongkong Telegraph.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1889.
Hatimations.
A. HAHN
PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER.
****** 500,000
Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET,
ON HIRE
TH
LONDON,
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN
AND THE COLONIES.
L
THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sells BILLS. OF EXCHANGE, Issues LETTERS or CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be bad on application.
INTERIST ALLowed on DeposiTS::
PIANOS
FOR SALE
Address: c/o HQNGKONG HOTEL or No. 23, ELGIN STREET. Hongkong, 24th December, 1888.
W. BREWER.
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Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum; EGS lo notify that on January 1st he will OPEN THE STORE adjoining DAKIN BROS.,;
"
4 IP 3
11
ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS 2 per Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balance.
APPROVED. CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms,
AGENCY OF THE. NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
10
E. W. RUTTER, Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL...$7,500,000. RESERVE FUND
RESERVE LIABILITY OFY
PROPRIETORS
.t
lately occupied by KUHN & Co., as a PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, and WHOLESALE PAPER WAREHOUSE, and guarantees to execute all Printing Orders expeditiously, cheaply, and in good style.
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Hongkong, 27th November 1888.
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
4,000,000
OF) 7,500,000
Kinney's Straight Cut Cigarettes.
COURT OF DIRECTOR'S →
CHAIRMAN-on. JOHN BELL-IRVING.
DEPUTY CHAMAN-W; H:FORBES, Eq C, 1), BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | S.C.MICHAELSEN, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq. J. S. MOSES, Esq.
H. L. DALRYMPLE.L PORSNECKER, Esq.
J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.
N. A. SIENS, Esq,
B. LAYTON, Esq,
E: A. SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
HONGKONG-THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.
'HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of'z per cent, per Annum on the
daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum, For a months, 5 per Cent. per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities, And
every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.
And
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief-Manager.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1888.
RULES
OF THE
יו
Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes,
Little Beauties Cigarettes.
Richmond Gem Curly Cut Tobacco.
Dollar Brand.
Star Mixture,
Cope's Golden Cloud.
Will's Bristol Bird's Eye. Will's Three Castles.
Allen and Ginter's Old Rip.
Happy Thought." Golden Eagle
Amusements.
THEATRE
ROYAL
CITY HALL, HONGKONG,
"HE HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY
Twill (By Special Request) give
TWO MORE. PERFORMANCES
of GILBERT AND SULLIVAN'S OPERETTA
"IOLANTHE
ON
THURSDAY
AND SATURDAY,
the roth and rat January, 1889.
Doors
'.
open at 8.30 PM. Performance to Commence, at 9 O'CLOCK P.M.. Tickets for the Performance of roth January
Shipping.
STEAMERS.-
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI
AND KOBE. (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEL)
HE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"VERONA "
will leave for the above places TO-MORROW, the 4th January, at NOON, instead of as pre- viously advertised.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkang, 28th December, 1888.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
HE Steamship
#
"JAPAN," Captain Gardner, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 8th instant, at Noon.
will obtained from Messi: LANE, CRAWFORD Co's, on WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, and for that of rath January, on FRIDAY, 4th, at 9: O'CLOCK A.M1,
R. LYALL Hon. Secretary:
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Hongkong, 20th December, 1888.
Insurances.
THE NEGLECT OF LIFE ASSURANCE.
HERE is no feature of our civilised life that
Trikes a thoughtful man with more force
than the neglect of 'LIFE ASSURANCE. By payment of a small quarterly subscription any man of good health can secure a very large sum to his family in case of premature death,
-For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, and January, 1889. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI,
AND KOBE.
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.) “HE P. & Ö; S..N..Co.'s Steamship
"THIBET"
TH
SIX DOLLARS: PER QUARTER
Maits
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY.
FAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO
· JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
EUROPE
VIA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING “
STEAMERS. HE Steamship
THE
"OCEANIC"
will be despatched for San Francisco, viê Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 8th January, at IP,
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until Five P.M. the day' previous to sailing.
First-class Fares granted as follows:-
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To San Francisco..
.....$200,00
the 11th January, 1889, at Noon. will leave for the above places on FRIDAY,
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 28th December, 1888,
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR LONDON (DIRECT), HE A. I. British Bark
hundreds of families brought up in comfort-THE perhaps in luxury are left in extreme poverty every year from the bread winner having neglected to assure his life. In the East many a man lives up to his income, kaowing well that children would be left almost wholly unprovided All this can be prevented by Life Assurance.
The above TOBACCOS and CIGARETTES are all perfectly fresh and in splendidif death cut him off suddenly, his wife and
condition.
"
JUST RECEIVED:
A Splendid Assortment of NEW SMOKER'S GOODS, comprising the largest and best Stock to be found in the Far East.
Meerschaum, Briar Root, Asbestos, Cherry Wood and Myall Wood Pipes in a variety of Shapes, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Cigar and Cigarette Tubes-Tobacco Pouches-Smoker's Companions,
&c.
Hongkong, 31st December; 1888
→
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY OF
17
for..
EVERY FACILITY
In connection with Life Assurance Business is afforded by
THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE, one of the largest and wealthiest of the Provident Institutions of the United Kingdom. Forms of application and all information will be promptly afforded on application to any of the Standard Company's Agents, or to
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LD,
Agents, Hongkong. Hongkong, 29th June, 1888.
NOTICE
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RIPPINGILLE'S OIL COOKING STOVES, which will Bake, Boil, Stew, Steam, Roast,THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
&Cv
*&c.,
&c.
·RIPPINGILLE'S OIL WARMING, STOVES,
for Warming Offices, Bedrooms, Entrance Halls, Libraries, Greenhouses, &c., &c.
The above STOVES are perfectly Safe, Odourless, Smokeless, Portable and Cleanly.
COOKING STOVES with UTENSILS. PATENT WARMING STOVES.
....from $5.00 each. ....from $5.00 each.
· 18
LANE CRAWFORD&C
Hongkong, 13th December, 1888.
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THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS
BANK.
:
LIMITED.
TAPITAL SUBSCRIBED....
....$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS.
ec. Policies granted to all Parts of the world mayable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN
Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 1st February, 1882.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,' (LIMITED.)
1-THE BUSINESS of the above BANK HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE CAPITAL TAELS 600,000,
will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK DAYS, 10 to 3; SATURDAYS, 10 to 1. 3-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be 'received. No Depositor may deposit more than $3,500 in any one year.
3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK,
having $100, or more, at their credit may at
KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
COMPANY, LIMITED.
JUST LANDED.
-(0)-
their option transfer the same to the HONGA MANUFACTURER'S STOCK of JAPANESE SILK and SATIN EMBROIDERED CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12 SCREENS, CARVED BAMBOO SCREENS, and WALL BRACKETS, EMBROIDERED months at 3 per cent. per annum.interest.
4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per SATIN QUILTS, SILK DRESSING GOWNS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, HAND.
Annum will be allowed to Depositors on their'daily balances.
PAINTED TEA and COFFEE SETS, PHOTO FRAMES, ANTIMACASSARS, HAND.
5.-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis
AND
A GREAT VARIETY
OF
with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented BAGS, TEA COSIES, TABLE MATS, D'OYLIES, with each · payment (or withdrawal Depositors must not make any entries them- selves in their Pass-Booxa, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year about the beginning of 'January and beginning of July. 6,--CORRESPONDENCE to the Busincas ...of the. Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7.—WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand,
but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and the production of hit Pass-BOOK, are necessary.
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, rat September, 1887.
NOTICE. “SONGKONG & WHAMPOA
DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are respectfully informed that, I upon their arrival in this HARBOUR none of the COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, If sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Prays Central, will receive prompt attention.
In the event of complaints being found necessary, communication with the Undersigned 1s requested, when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction,
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
JAPANESE
AT
GOOD.S,
EXTREMELY MODERATE PRICES.
THE HALL & HOLTZMAN LAD
The
Hongkong, 29th December, 1888..
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ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS.
NEW
SILK HATS. Drab Felt Hats. Black, Brown Drab and Grey
Hard Felt Hats. Tweak Hats and Caps in New Toral and other Soft Felts,
Shapes. Straw Hats and Pith Hata.' Silk Unibrellas from $5 each, -- over 100 to choose from.
A large assortment of Walking
Sticks.
Waterproof Coats Leggings &
Chair Aprons Travelling Rugs and Scotch
Mauds
EQUAL TO
$833,333-33 RESERVE FUND................ $318,000,00
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEV SING, Esq. LOU TSO SHUN, Esq.
LO YRUK MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEI,
on GOODS, &c, taken
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D. S. Eward, Master, will load here for the MARCADIA," above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 14th November, 1888. [1157
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. HE A. I. British 'Dark
THE
"JOHN NICHOLSON,"
W. Quine, Master, will load here for the above Forts, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK.
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THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship
DANIEL BARNES," Storer, Master, will load here, for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1888.
(1193
FOR NEW YORK. HE 3/3 A. 1. 1. American Ship
Burnham, Master, shortly expected, will load "PACTOLUS," here for the above Port, and will have quick despatchTM
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1888, *. [34
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L. I. L American Ship
"STATE OF MAINE,"
G. Small; Master, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th December, 1888...
Mails.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
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1
To San Francisco and return,
available for 6 months,
To Liverpool..............................、
350,00
325.00
To London..............................................330.00
To other European' Points at proportionate
rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers, by this line have the option of proceeding. Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarks ng at San Francisco for China.or Japan for vice versa) within one year will be allowed a fiscount of 10 per cent. This allow&nce does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Burape.
Consular Invoices, to accompany Cargo des ined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Yo. So, Queen's Road Central
C. D. HARMAN,
Agent Hongkong 19th December: 188R
CANADIAN FACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
T3
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
ΓΙΑ
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS,
THE British Steamship *:
"ABYSSINIA,”
1,651 Tons Register, G. A. Lee, Commander, via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, B.C., the toth January, 1889, at 3 P.M.
To be followed by the S.S. "BATAVIA" on 7th February and S.S. "PARTHIA" on 7th March
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, and at Vancouver with San Francisco by the regular' Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and other Steamers.
France, and Germany, by all trans-Atlantic lines Through Passage Tickets granted to England, of Steamers.
.
First-class Fard granted as follow
To Vancouver and Victoria...(Max.)$160.00 To San Francisco.......
To all Common Points in Canada
and the United States.....
To Liverpool....
To London...ND
325.00
230.00
300.00
******** 305,00 To other European Points at proportionate
rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the
MARINE RISKS OF Goups of the PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Imperial Chinese and japanese, customs, to be
world
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.
T
Consignees.
1858
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND ...
SINGAPORE. HE Steamship
TAPAN" having arrived from the above Perts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 8th instant, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insur ance has been effected.
Consignees are hereby informed, that all claims must be made immediately, as none will bé entertained after the yth, instant.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Ne Agents, Hongkong and January, 1889.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
4
HE U.S. Mall Steamship.
THE
↑
#CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO"
will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko hama, on THURSDAY, the 17th January, at IP.M. taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Ka
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Rail ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic liner of Steamers,
First-class Fares granted as follows:- To San Francisco..........
$200,00 350.00
****. 335.00 ............................................. 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate 144 rates Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
To San Francisco and return,
available for,6 months..... To Liverpool................................... To London.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways,jainen Ma
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark- ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or viceversa) within one year will be allowed a
hot apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.
GO O DS. Over Coatings, Light & Heavy. Overland Trunks, Gladstone Ulster Tweeds. | Fine Black Diagonal & Corkling Cases, all sizes.
Bags, and a variety of Travel STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG, discount. of 10 per cent. This allowance: dess screw for Dress Suits, Winter, Medium and Summer Black, Blue and Brown- Fancy Under Vests and Pants,
and Diagonal Coatings. Silk Half-Hose, Black, Navy Fancy & Check Tweed Suitings and Colors. Trouserings in great variety of Lamb's Wool Merino and Lisie
Thread Half-Hose, White Dress Shirts. Lacing & Elastic-side Walking
Stripes, Checks and Plain. Checks and Plain Cricketing Flannel, Stripes, White and Fancy Vestings.. French Printed Shitings... Unshrinkable Flannel) Ready Made Ulstert in Stock. Solid Leather Portmanteaus, - ROBT. LANG & CO.
Hongkong, sind February, 1888
•
Boots and Shoes. Shooting Boots, Rubber Boots Fatent Leather Boots & Shoes Dancing Pumps, all sites, t Large Stock of Scaría, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, Acc.
COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT SAID, BRINDISI, DAGATHA JAND TRIESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SKA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS),
Company's Steamakip
THE
AS A POSEIDON," Captain 3. Mersa, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY the 11th inst at Noon
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passing, apply to the Agency of the Company, Prays Central
OBACHRACH
Lengkong, and January, 1889
Freight will be received on board until 4 PM the day previous to sailing. Farcel Packages will be received at the Office until F.. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- "dress in full value of same is required. -
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points beyond. San Francisco, in the Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the United States, should be sent to the Company's Collector of Customs at San Francisco, Pres Freight apply to the Agency of the Company, For further information as to Passage and No. 50A
Queen's Road Central,
CD. HARKAN, Male Agent, ng 19th Decembw, 1888,
obtained on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo, des tined to Points in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Dfices, addressed to Mr. D. E. BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, B.C.
Freight will be received on board until
47.M. on the 9th January,
should be marked to address in full; and the All Parcels must be sent to our Office, and
same will be received by us until y Paz, the day previons to sailing.
For Information as to Passage or Freight, Apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong: 13th December. 1888. [33
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE..
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN AND HAM- BURG, FORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS,
ALSO,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN. PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE
N.B-Cargo can be taken on through. Bills tof Lading for the principal places in
RUSSIA,
SUNDAY, the 20th day of January, 1889, at 10AM., the Company's Steamship BAYERN" Captain Mergell, with MAILS PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO wil leave this Port as above, calling at GENDA
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon,. Cargo will be received on board until 4 pm., Specie and Parcels until r pin on the 19th of board; they must be left at the AORNCY's Office), Linuary, 1889. (Parcels are not to be sent on Contents and Value of Packages are required.
carries a Doctor and Stewardess. The Steamer has splendid Accommodati For farther particulars, apply to Saree Beat MELCHERS &
Agents,
and
Hongkong, sind December 18,