N°. 2648.
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND ...........
Intimations.
BY APPOINTMENT.
$8,168,067 50 A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.
5,481,127 00
RESERVE LIABILITY OF 8,168,062 50.
PRŪPRIETORS .....
COURT OF DIRECTORS :-
· CHAIRMAN—H, L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. ·
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J, S. Moses, Esq.
TE. DAVIES, Esq.
W. H. FORBES, Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon. J. J. Keswick.
A. MCCONACHIE, Esq.
S.C.MICHAELSEN, ESQ.
L POESNICKER, Esq.
D. R. SASSOON, Esq.
:
CHIEY MANAGER. HONGKONG-T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Eig.
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND
COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-interest ALLOWED.
N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at
the rate on percents
daily balance.
and
ON FIXED DEPOSIT
For 3 months, 3 per Cent per Annun. For 6 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum, For 12 months, 5 per Cent. per Annum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
a the
CREDITS granted on approred Securities, every description of BANKING and EXCHANGE business transacted.
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, [8 Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.
RULES OF THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS'
BANK.
THE BUSINESS of the above BANK will be ronducted 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 $2,500
year.
In any 3-DEPÓSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, having $700, or more, at their credit may al their option transfer the same to the HONG. KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. L-INTEREST at the rate of 31% per anaum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.
5.EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis
with a PASS-Boox, which must be presented with éach payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries them. selves in their PASS-BOOKS, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.
6CORRESPONDENCE As to the Business
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 bli PASS-BOOK, are
Necessary.
FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 13th May, 1890,.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED."'
AUTHORISED CAPITAL:
PAID-UP CAPITAL
LONDON:
Ho
(Established A.D, 1841)..
THE
DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG
HONGKONG.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS.
ANALYTICAL,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1890.
Éntimations
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,
FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
AND
Commission Agents.
TRAVELLING MEDICINE CHESTS (FOTHERGILL), containing preparations in the
of the OVOID CAPSULED PILLS."
ALBOLENE, a valuable toilet luxury.
PURE FRUIT JUICES, Lemon, Kaspberry and Strawberry, for the preparation of SYRUPS, BEVERAGES, &c.
CRUICKSHANK'S Cholera Mixture, Anti-Dyspepsia Mixture, Cod Liver Oil Emulsioo, Pills Gelatine Coated, Laxative, Liver, Autibilious, Antimalarial, &c, &c..
Hongkong, 11th September, 1890.
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W. POWELL & CO.
FAMILY, DISPENSING, and GENERAL W.
CHEMISTS.
PERFUMERS.
PATENT MEDICINE PROPRIETORS.
SEEDSMEN, A
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS. CIGAR IMPORTERS, &c., &C.
Manufacturers of AERATED WATERS By Steam Machinery,
PHOTOGRAPHIC DRY PLATES. Apparatus, Chemicals, and Materials of all kind suitable for Amateurs and Professionals, at Moderate Prices.
W bag to state that we import Drugs, Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best description only-no other quality is kept in
stock.
Our long experience and intimate acquaint- once with the Trade; and the best sources of supply, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers on the very best terms, and thus tve us an advantage which enables us to offer ur constituents the benefit of a considerable reduction in the price of all our Specialities as compared with similar articles sold elsewhere We wish it to be clearly understood that our prices cannot be beaten by any other firm in the Colony; and we trust it will soon become generally known that, quality for quality, our charges all round compare favourably with local rates, and in most instances with those ruling at home.
Experienced qualified English Assistants ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis- Sensing of Medicines.
GOODS FOR COAST PORTS Whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order. Most articles can now be sent by the local Parcel Post. All retail orders of the value of five dollars and upwards are sent freight or postage paid,
Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention,
"A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. HONGKONG.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. · THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24, Nankin Road.
BOTICA INGLEZA, MANILA, Escolta, 14.
THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTON, Canal Road.
THE DISPINSARY, FOOCHOW.
THE DISPENSARY HANKOW,
THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN.
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LONDON OFFICE, 166, Fenchurch Street, E.C. Hongkong, 16th April, 1800.
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS.
SEASON 1890-1891.
BY APPOINTMENT.
»£3,000,000. ..£$80,000.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, Established A.D. 1841.
Head Office........40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office........25 Cockspur Street.
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,
THE
THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, Buys and Sella BILLS OF EXCHANGE, IKSIES LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwarde BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.
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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSTES : Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.
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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS #per Cent; per Annum on the Dally, Balance, E. W. RUTTER, Manager.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED: SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
$5,000,000. PAID UP CAPITAL .................................2,500,000 RESERVE FUND
..................... 1,250,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hon, J. J. KESWICK, Chairman.
Managing Directors. Hon. C. P. CHATER, Vice-Chairman
LEZ SING, Esq...
5. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.
J. S. MOSES, Esq.
GE. NOBLE, Esq.
FOON PONG, E4,
D.R. SASSOON, Esq.
BANKERS,
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
...BANKING CORPORATION,
M and Buildings
ONEY advanced on "Mortgage, on Land,
Properties purchsaod and said.
Rates Managed and all kinds of Agency and
Commission business relating to land, elen
WE
JE have received our New Season's Importations direct from the best Growers in England, France, and Germany, and are now prepared to execute all orders received for same with prompt and careful attention.
Descriptive Catalogues for ordering from (con trining blats for gardening) will be sent post free on application,
Orders from one Person $5 to $10 allowed 25 per cent, discount.
Onders from one Ferson over $10 allowed an extra 5 per cent. discount.
Single Packets at List Pricess WATSON'S PATENT DRYING BOTTLES,
By the use of these Bottles, Seeds and Goods of all kinds, that are misceptible to the destroying Influence of moisture can be kept in good cond!-
on everywhere.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, aand September, 1890.-
HONGKONG HOTEL
|
JUST RECEIVED,
“READLE SEWING MACHINES.
FAIRBANKS SCALES to weigh up to 1,500lbs. HOUSEHOLD and FAMILY SCALES.
SALTERS SPRING BALANCES.
MILNER'S FIREPROOF SAFES, single and double doors."
FURNISHING IRONMONGERY of every description. W. POWELL & CO.
Hongkong, zath September, 1890.
W. BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
INE assortment of best quality English | Tool Boxes, Battledore and Shuttlecock.
Boxes of Picture Blocks, A. B. C. Blocks, Singing Tops, Dinner and Tea Sets. Guna, &c., &c,
FShoes consisting of Brown Russia Shoes. Kid Morocco Shoes. Russia Leather Boots. Buckskin Boots and Shoes.
Brown Calf Shoes,
Also Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes. All at very reasonable prices.
A large quantity of Sensible Children's Toys,
consisting of
Hongkong, 17th September, 1890,
Fresh Egyptian Cigarettes,
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Sweet Caporal and Straight Cut Cigarettes. Gold Leaf Tobacco, an excellent cool and
fragrant Tobacco for Pipes. Continuous and other Drawing Paper.
་ ༣་ W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
WINE AND SPÍRIT MERCHANTS.
ESTD. 1864
Hongkong-18, Queen's Road,
Shanghai-7; Foschow Road,
London--101, Leadenhall St.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
CAN SUPPLY
TIRE GRATES, LOCKS, BOLTS, HINGES, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY of every
FIRE descriptions.
32 oz ENGLISH WINDOW GLASS.
ELECTRIC BELLS and FITTINGS.
Estimate prices for supplying ENCAUSTIC TILES, BUILDERS' CASTINGS, SHEET or
PLATE GLASS.
Hongkong, 2nd September, 1890,
LANE CRAWFOR!
Amusements.
MR. SPENCER'S LAST PARACHUTE DESCENT IN HONGKONG, BEFORE HIS DEPARTURE FOR
YOKOHAMA,
DROP FROM THE CLOUDS.
Under the distinguished patronage
and in the Presence of
H.E, the Officer Administering the Government
(Hon. FRANCIS FLEMING, C.M.G.), H.E. the Officer Commanding the Troops (Major General D. BARKER, C.B.), and a host of Civil, Military, and Naval Dignitaries.
1
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHÓW.
THE Company's Stenniship
“NAMOA,"
Captain Pacock, will be despatched for the
above Ports, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant, at NOON, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, 24th September, 1890..
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STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY, (Calling at Colombo if sufficient inducement offers),
HE P. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
*GWALIOR,"
Captain F. Cole, will leave for the above places, at Noon, on FRIDAY, the 26th inst. E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkong, 18th September, 1890
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
ΤΗΣ
"ROHILLA,"
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Captain F. Speck, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival here with the outward 'English mails.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
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Hongkong, 12nd September. 1890. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI
AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"VERONA,"
Captain F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, the 3rd October, at DAY- LIGHT.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent, Hongkong, 22nd September, 1890,
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS..
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Mr. Percival Spencer, FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND
WILL ON
THURSDAY, the 25th instant, Repeat his Performance at the
COURS
RACE:
HAPPY VALLEY.
E
The experience gained upon the last occa zion will enable the aeronaut to rise to a much greater altitude than that attained by him on Saturday last before dropping from the Balloon,
Band of the A. & S. Highlanders. Refreshments from the Hongkong Hotel.
GATES OPEN AT 3 P.M.
Mr. SPENCER will rise punctually at 5 p.m.
CHARGES FOR ADMISSION. Seats on the Grand Stand....$1.00 Promenade...........................
* 1.00
25
Second Enclosure........... Children and Members of H:B.M. Forces half price to the Grand Stand and Promenade.
Numbered Tickets for the Grand Stand may be obtained at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH.
Hongkong, 23rd September, 1890
THEATRE
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ROBERT LANG & CO.,
TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.
HAT S.
NE W
!
*HRISTY'S & HEATH'S Black, Brown and Grey FELT HATS. DOUBLE and SINGLE TERAI and olber SOFT FELTS..
Best English-made STRAW HATS.
LADIES' FELT HELMETS and CALCUTTA PITH HATS,
TWEED CAPS.
Hongkong, z8th July, rye,
PIANOS ON
: HIRE.
A. HAHN.
PIANO-TUNER AND REPAIRER
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ROYAL
CITY HALL, HONGKONG.
ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"CARMARTHENSHIRE,"
Captain Clarke, will be despatched as above on or about the 3rd prox.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
[1090 Hongkong, 20th September, 1890. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New
ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.) Steamship
THE
"GUTHRIE,"
Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 4th October, at 4 n.m..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th September, 1890.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK,
THE 3/3 L. X. L. American Ship
"SINTRAM,"
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"RACIE PLAIȘTED'S MY SWEET- M. A. Woodside, Master, will load here for the
HEART COMPANY
OPENING
NIGHT,
MONDAY, September agih.
The greatest London success, the Musical Comedy, in 3 Acts.
"MY SWEETHEART."
Little Gracie Plaisted as "My Sweetheart," who combines in herself Youth, Beauty, Charming Voice, Humour, Dancing,
ROBERT LANG & Co..
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PIANOS
SALE,
Tina sin
FOR
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TOYS, FANCY GOODS,
&0
Hongkong, 16th August, 1890..
Att
800.
No. 2, PEDDER'S STREET.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
NEW FRENCH BOOKS.
PIERRE LOTTI-Madame Chrysanthème. Paul Bourget Un Coeur de ferome,
Delpit-Yvonne.
Plene Sales L'Américaine. Chut-Fredaines.
[1131] A. L. de Sainte-Croix-L'Œillet Blanc,
Marquis de Castellane-Destruction,
Pierre Zaccone-Le Crime de la Rus Monge. Henri Coati-Marguerite D'angin,
"IFFINS, DINNERS, &c. with every Louls Enauct-Le Sacrifice.
TIE
requisite, supplied for Picales, Shooting
Daniel Leputar-Néviosde, Georges Darlez-Bizibi,
C. Richard-Len Reptiles Humains. Georgen Ohnet-L'Ame De Pierro. Armand Silvestre-Aventures Grassoäillettes." Richard O'Monroy-L'Etre ou ne pas L'Etro. Grand-Carteret-Bismarck en Caricatures. Maurice Montegut-Les six Monsieur Dubois, Jules Ferry-Lo Tonking
and Grace.
CHARACTERS :
„Miss GRACIE PLAISTED, Dr. Oliver..................................Mr..J. HARTLEY." Harold Bartlett ......Mr. J. WZEB... ̧· Joe Shotwell-The Old Sport, Mr. 1.L'ISTRANGL. Dudley Harcourt.......................Mr. D. C. SMITH. Farmer Hatzell...........Mr. C. A. WILLOUGHBY. Mrs. Hatscil..............Miss JEWEL DEANE," ' Little Peer-a-boo.........Miss MAY. Mrs. Ficcter.............Miss J. LAWRENCE, Tony Faust ....MI, CHARLES HARDING.
Box Plan at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S
CHAS. HARDING,' -
Manager.. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1890,
TOURISTS
above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.
[1280 Hongkong, 9th September, 1890.
FOR NEW YORK.
*HE 3/3 L. I, I, American Ship
THE
"GEORGE SKOLFIELD," Dunning, Master, will load here for the above. Port, and wil have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th August, 1890.
Consignées.
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "CARDIGANSHIRE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed
at their risk into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may
be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before No TO-DAY. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining: after the 27th fast, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the Steamer must be pre- [1335 sented to the Undersigned on or before the arth
inst, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,. Agents.
(1398, Hongkong, 20th September, 1890. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP. COMPANY, NOTICE.
Excursiods, c, on short notice, with or without Charles Merouvel-La Vierge de la Madeleine, Theodore Cabu-Des Batignolles Au Bosphore, / ARE cordially invited to call and Inspect our
the Hotel Steam Launch.
--Mortes et vivantes, -
A. Matthey-Mam 'zelle Lison.
do,
R. TUCKER, Manager.
Jules Claretie-La Cigarette,
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Hoogkong, 19th September, 1800, BRITISH MERCANTILE MARINE
HONGKONG!
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.
Captain Samuel Ashton-President;
BPECIAL NOTICE,KU
Dibat De Laforest-La Femme D'Affaires,
Phillips Louvet--Le Loup des Brousses, Emest Daudet-Fils D'emigre.
Zola La Faute de L'Abbé Mouret,· Leon Be Tinteau-Strass et Diamants, Charles Leroy-Madame Flercadet Cantinière. Maurice Talmeyr-Sur Le Banc.“ Lucien Descaves--Sous-offs, Zola-La Beto Humaine.
Renb de Sont-Jeat-Le Fleuve des Peles. Leon Barracano-Vicomtesse
Full particulars can be obtained at the Co-Mat the MARINE HOTEL, Praya West, Guy de Manpassanti-Limitle Beauté,
ffices, No, E. Queen's Road Central, p
Victoria Bet
SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary,
EETINGS of this Association will be held every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 8.30 P.M.
M
CHESNEY DUNCAN,
Hongkang, J16th August, 1890,
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Les Parisienice-Paps la Vertil." Charles Virmaltry: Paris Médal16,-.
dojkemaPaffs Cocus - Karier Marmier-As sud et au morí
Paul Marguerite--Amante.
Guy de
Platonique,
Paul Stark Cour Adolphe Burdo Stanley, Pierre Mael-Galles de Bord. Henri Lavedan--Petites Fèles, de Pierre Mael-L'Ondine De Rhuls. William Buanach-Le Petit Goast. Octave Mirbeau––Sebastien Roch, Hugues Le Roux--Les Larrons. Camille Lambunter --La Postle Paul Aleks" EƒEducation Amoureuse, Abel Herinant Amour. De Fete, Belot Chère Adorden aan Pierre Letil-Le Roman D'un Enfant, Feuillet-Houmeur D'Antiate, E Gyp-L'Education D'un Prince. Adolph Aderer-Ledkaj Claude Vignon➡|gidas
chafce collection of Japanese and Chinese FINE: ART CURIOS, which is unequaled" in Japan
Every article guaranteed as represented: No trouble to show goods, One price only.
DEAKIN BROS, & Co.,
16 Bund, Yokohama,;...
next door to.. Farsari's Photographic Studio,
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CAPTAIN GEORGE TAYLOR, INLAND SEA and JAPAN COAST. PILOT.
Telegraphic Address:
Hongkong, 8th April, 1890,
POWERS,
Naganal
CONSIGNEES PER for Steamship
OF PEKING." The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along- Cargo: Impeding the discharge of the Vesel will be landed and stored at. Consignees risk and expense.
CHAS. D. HARMAN;
Agent. Hongkong, 18th September, 1890.