7A0G91
N°. 2912
The Hongkong Telegraph.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
PAID-UP CAPITAL .........................
LONDON:
£3,000,000.
$80,000
Head Ofc40, Threadneedle Street. West End Offico.......15. Cockspär· Street,
BRANCHES IN INDIA CHINA, JAPAN
AND TER COLONIES,
THE
THE TANK Teclves-Money on DEPOSIT, Bave and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ISSUES LATTERS OF CREDIT, forwardı BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on teems to be had on application.
INTEREST ALLowen an DiPOSTTR :
Intimations.
NAVAL CONTRACT—1891-92
CEALED TENDERS, In duplicate, will be SEA received by the NAVAL STOKERIPER, unit to am, an MONDAV, the 17th atant, for the SUPPLY of TEA for the used.M. Navy for One Vest ending 31st August, 1892.
Printed Forms of Tenders and further partien- Jam can be obtained at the Naval Storekeeper's Office.
The right to reject the lowest or any Tender in reserved. "Hongkong Victualling Yard,
Fixed for 13 months. 5 per Cent, per Annum, A
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ÖN CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS
s per Cent, per Annum on the Dally Balance.
6th August 1801.,
WANTED.
11079
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FOR THE
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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH Apply, by Latter only, to "
THE EDITOR.
E. W, RUTTER,
Manager. (to
Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
Insurances.
£1,000 STG. Payable at Age 55, or
at death if previous-may be secured by
a payment at the rate of
£7 6
(per quarter if commenced at age
7 1 (1. b.) ..........................
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2
13 14 10
(17.15 &...
£27 12
AFTER the Folley has been inte
30
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force--the Policy-holder will be entitled to receive on application a Free Paid-up Policy for proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as, explained in Prospectus, should he wish to discontinue payment of premiums. “
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN
LONDON.
BOARD AND LODGING.
`OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
with Board
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1891.
Intimations.
CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS-TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS, "
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GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS.
OUTFITTINGA select, but inexpensive Stock. SCIENTIFIC BOOKS: NAUTICAL ENGINEERING, and ELECTRICAL.
SMOKERS' REQUISITES la great variety.
AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND and CANADIAN DAIRY PRODUCE.
CARMICHAEL & CO. LTD.
18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1891.
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W. POWELL & CO.
`RAVELLING TRUNKS.
TRAVELLING
TRAVELLING BAGS.
Apply to
Mrs. MATHER, 2, Pedder's Hill
Hangkang, 1st August, 1891.
100%
Hongkono, zath. Tulv, 1801,
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTUR- ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
AN
GENERAL EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS WILL be held at the Company's Office, Victoria. Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 17th day of August. 1891, at IT o'clock am., when the Father Resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting held to-day wh be submitted for confirmaation.
SHEWAN & Co., Temporary General Managers. Hongkong, 1st August, 1801.
11070
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FXTRAORDINARY
GENERAL
AMEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS WI
be held at the Company's Office, Victoria, Hongkong. on MONDAY the fyth day of HE Undersigned having been appointed August, 1891, at Tr.15 o'clock a.m., when the Tagents for the above Company, are pre-spectat Resolutions which were passed at the pared to ACCEPT RISKS. against FIRE and Extraordinary General Meeting held today will LIFE at Current Rates.
be submitted for confirmation.
SHEWAN & Co., Temperary General Managers, 11071 Hongkong, rst August, 1891.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,
[66 Hongkong, rat July, 1889.
NOTICE
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBE...$1,000,000. The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, Acc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary
HEAD OFFICE. No, 7, QUEEN'E ROAD WIET. Hongkong, ist February, 1882.
GENERAL NOTICE,
Tato
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
"EQUAL TO ****
RESERVE FUND
1.EE SING, Esq..
· #833.333-33 $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LOU TWO SHUN, Esq,
LOʻYEUR MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEI,
MARINK RISKS on Goons, &c. taken at CURRENT Rates to all parts of the
world.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hanobana 19th Tharambee 1000
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
rach
THE STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE Undersigned have this day RE. THE
SIGNED the MANAGEMENT of the above
Company.
A. G. GORDON & Co., Ld. Hongkong, 1st August, 1891.
7ITH reference to the above, I will continua
WITH Launch Hiring la future in my own name and for my own Account,
A. G. GORDON... Hongkong, 1st August, 1891.
NOTICE!
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
NOTICE, MEETING of the SHARE is hereby given that the Ordinary HOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 22nd day of August current, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1891.
By Order of the Court of Director,
F. DE BOVIS.
Chiel Manager. Hongkor, 30th July, "gr.
F1054
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NTERS of SHARES of the Corporation, | 20l be CLOSED from Saturday, the 8th, to Saturday, the abd day of August curent, (both days inclusive), during which period to Transfer of Shares can be Registered,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS.
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 30th July, 18or.
1055 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS-
HE Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of
THE SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the
Offices of the Company, No. 14, Prana Central, on MONDAY, the 24th August, sf Three p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accents to the 30th June, 1891,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 10th to 24th of August, both days inclusive:
By Order of the Board of Directort
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
F1075 Hongkong, 4th August, 1891. THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE DIVIDEND at the Rate 014 per cent. No66T per share, declared it Ordl- nary Hall-yearly Meeting of Shareholders held this day, will be payable at the Hergkong and Shanghal Banking Corperation és and after SATURDAY, the 1st August."
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants. By Order of the Board of DirectoM,
T. ARNOLD,
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➡HE Undersigned have been appolated SOLL THE
AGENTS for Hongkong and Chins for the KINNEY BROS. New York branch of the American Tobacco (Trust) Company's well- known brands of "SWEET CAPORAL," "STRAIGHT CUT," "FULL DRESS," &c.. &c., CIGARETTES and TOBACCOS,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 17th July, 1891..
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
1998
Hongkong, aut July, 18912
NOTICE
I
Secretary
THE PARTNERSHIP of Mr. HASUMBHOY FURDHANBHOY In our Fim has been
MR. AB. MCKFAM is sathered to wigs Dissolves frons the 20th July, figt, and our
necessary for the conduct of the Business of the Flim will continue the business war the name Bank, a ACTING CHIFY MANAGER.
CHAU TUNG SHANG
WILLIAM WOTTON,
CHAN KIT SHAN,
D. GILLIES.
KWAN OI CHUN, Hongkong, 24th July, 1891.
NOTICE
Directors
and style of RAHIMTULLABHOY PEER. BHOY & CO. We further undertake the respon
ibilities of all the dealings have made allesdy under the name and style of Hassum. BHOY RAHIMTÚLABHOY & CO.
In connection with the above, Mr. MOLA. froay DINABHOY CASSUMBHOY hu been duly
authorized to sign our firm.
RAHIMTULLABHOY PEERIHOY & Co.. T.. [1053 Hongkong, 1st August, 1891.
DURING my temporary Ace from R
Colony, Mr. WILLIAM PENDER MACLEAN, who holds my Power of Attorney, will conduct the business of The Houghing Tingrath.
R. FRASER-SMITH, Faltor and Proprietor. Hongkong, 16th Jund, 12211
NOTICEJ
SHALL contique to carry on business at Takow and Taiwanfoo (Forzaosa); as, MERCHANT And GENERAL COMMIMION AGENT.
D. MONCRIEFF WRIGHT,
1990 Taiwanfon, 15th July, 1891.
TRAVELLING RUGS.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Or
MILLINERY AND DRAPERY.
THE Undersigned has received instructions from the Hongkong Trading Co., Ltd., to Sell by Public Auction.
TO-MORROW.
the 8th August, 18ọt, commencing at 2.30 p..
Without Reser
The Remaining Portion, of a quantity of MILLINERY, DRAPERY, LADIES' DRESS MATERIALS, HOSIERY, and other GOODS.
TERMS OF SALE --Cash on delivery.
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong. 6th August, 1801,
To be Let.
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¿THE. KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.
TO LET.
AT KOWLOON.
FEW HOUSES KNUTSFORD TER-
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER -
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND
NAGASAKI...
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.) THE Company's Steamship
"GENERAL WERDER," Captain B. Blanken, will leave for the above Ports on or about the 7th lost.
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co Agents.
Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
4.
NOTICE:
STEAM TO SHANGHAI
THE Company's Steamship. " PREUSSEN,"
RUG STRAPS and all travellers Requisites. A RACE containing Rooms each and Captain W. Reimkusten, will leave for the above
W. POWELL & CO.
Cheap Ront.
16
Apply to THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 6th August, 1891.
ROBERT LANG & CO.
NEW HAT S.
BLACK, GREY AND BROWN FELTS SINGLE TERAI HATS (ALL SHADES).
STRAW AND PITH HAT S.. Hongkong, 5th June, 1801
(136
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD,
FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
.AND
Commission Agents.
REFRESHING AND COULING DRINKS FOR THE HOT WEATHER. PURE FRUIT JUICES.
Lemon, Raspberry, Strawberry, Apple and Fear, &c., &c.
Rose's Raspberry Vinegar, Montserrat Lime Juice, and Lime juice Cordial
GRANULAR RASPBERRY CITRATE.
(Victoria Effervescing Saline-The universal Blood Purifier).
All requisite Medicines for the "DOG" Mange Lotion, Worm Powders, Carbolic Soap, &c, &c JAPAN VEILCHEN PERFUMES AND SOAP, ORIZA PERFUMES SOLID. Hongkong, 26th May, 1891 ·
KSTD, 1864.
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BULLOCH, LADE & CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES.
"VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND,"
"RARE OLD BLEND "-(chalce old Highland).
"EXTRA SPECIAL" (énest Liqueur Whisky).
SOLE CONSIGNÉES IN CHINA AND JAPAN, CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
Hongkong-13, Queen's Rood,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING SUNDREES :----
WRITERS
RECHAUD SPIRIT STOVES for the NURSERY,
RECHAUD SPIRIT STOVES for TRAVELLERS. SILVERPLATED TABLE PEPPER MILLS.
· [INRICKSHA and CARRIAGE LAMPS.
The NEW "AQUARIUM" WASHSTAND SETS.
SWIMMING BELTS.
REGULATION MILITARY RAIN COATS.
Hongkong, 8th July, 1801.-
Bath-rooms. Tennis Courts. Healthy situation. place about 24 hours after arrival with the out-
ward German Mail.
For further particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents... Hongkong, 415 August. rar. (1080
STEAM TÒ VOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND KOBE, (Passing through the INLAND SEA) PHE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship
NO
TO BE LET.
TOs, RICHMOND TERRACE, 5 Rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Yard, and Coolie quarters. Cemented.
A GODOWN, Wild Dell Building, Wanchai Road, opposite Bakery,
For further particulars, Apply to'
T
"VERONA,"
Captain F. H. Seymour, will leave for the above places TO-MORROW, the 8th August, at
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
THE SECRETARY, Humphreys Estate & Finance Co., Ltd. Daylight.
TO BE LET.
"OUSES at Mountain View, near Plunkett's
HUSH District, consisting of 5 or 6 large dwelling rooms with every convenlence, These houses overlook both sides of the laland and are cool, comfortable and healthy,
Apply to
ན་ *
JOHN A. JUPP,
Secretary, The Austin Arms Hotel, and Building Company, Ltd. 38 & 40, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 24th July, 18or.
NOTICE
TO LET.
136.
THE PREMISES No. 9, Praya Central, lately occupied by Messrs. RUSSELL, & Co. The whole by flats, or single rooms suitable for Offices and Dwelling.
Apply to
E.-D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, 20th Jane, 1801
TO LET.
Hongkong, 27th July, 1891.
STEAM TO STRATTS AND BOMBAY. Calling at Colombo if sufficient Inducement offers,
THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship
"LOMBARDY,"
..
Captalo F. Cole, will leave for the above places TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant, at Noon.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,
(1072
Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.'
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.)
801 THE Steamship
"CATTERTHUN," Captain Darke w be despatched for the HOP in Pedder's Street, presently occupied above Ports TO-MORROW. the 8th instant, st
Also
SOM HAN
4 ROOMS on First Floor, Suitable for offices.
Apply to
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
TO LET.
TO. 29. MOSQUE JUNCTION.
Apply to
No.
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LA
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F935
f1021
W. PETERSON, German Tavern. Hongkong, 23rd July, 1891.
TO LET, With Immediate Possession.
No. 17, PRAVA. CENTRAL.
FFICES-above Messrs. Douglas, Lapralk
& Co's Premises.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
& AGENCY Co., La.
Hangkang, róth December, 1800.
TO LET
WITH, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
140
THE FIRST FLOOR of No. 18, PRAYA CENTRAL, splendidly suited for SHIPPING Orricks, having a commanding view over the entire Harbour. Rent $50 per mouth.
Apply to the Manager.
f1036
CARMICHAEL & Co., LIMITED, ·
18, Praya Central, Hongkong, 30th July, r'or.
TO LET BAHAR LODGE, THE PEAK. R. B. LOT No. 59.
THIS destrable residence with Gas laid on to be Let Furnished or Unfurnished. HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
AGENCY Co. Ltd. Hongkong, 12th May, 1891.,
TO LET
With Immediate Possession.
AND
1710
T Boukam Road, "RHEDA” • SIX
A ROOMED BUNGALOW, with Tennis
J. M. BASA, No. 35, Pottinger Street, Hongkong, 8th July, 1891.
T96; TO BE LET,
TAN
3.00
3.00
2.00
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Up the Yangtsey by E. H. Parker...... Chinese Account of the Oplem War, by
E. H. Parker.n
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Original Poems by " Tang-chis'
MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
(From 7. Broadwood &a Sons and Cellard & Collard)!" · THE PIANO, ORGAN AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE,
PIANOS
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL,
and at London, Shanghai, Kobe and YokohamLUR.
1
SPECIALLY MADE FOR THIS CLIMATE AND GUARANTEED
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR HIRE.
TUNING-REPAIRS,
Instruments made equal to new. Large experience, all Machinery, trained men and Work guaranteed;
OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
16 YEARS extensive experience in Chins, and the only firm of trained and practical people eroting themselves entirely o'the Magic and Busical fastrument Trade,
THE Premises now in our occupation, known TCONNAUGHT HOUSE," in Queen's
Road Central. ***
Be Possession from 1st July next.
For further particulars, apply to ⠀
Noon, instead of as previously advertised.
This well-known steamer is specially fitted for passengers, and has large cooling Chambers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meats, Milk Ice, etc. throughout the voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
F1047
Hongkong, 1st August, 1891.
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO AND RUBATTINO
UNITED COMPANIES).
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY, having connexion with Company's Mall Steamers, to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN), and GENOA all MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS, up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD. "HE Company's Steamship.
THE
"BISAGNO,"
Leopoldo Racerini, Master, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the rith tasty at Noon; - At Bombay the Steamers are discharging in Victoria Dock.
NEUZTIEN For further particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 4th August, 1891, - [1074
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
-
STEAM FOR SINGAPORĖ PENANG, COLOMBO,
**** BOMBAY, ADEN, HODEIDAH, MASSAWAH, SUAKIM, JEDDA, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE AND FIUME. Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SKA, LEVANT, and1 ADRIATIC PORTS).
THE Company's Steamship
THE
"PANDORA,"
Captain G. Mensel, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the arst last,, at Nocar,"
Cargo will not be received on board after 3 Pl. prior to date of salting,
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
Agents.
Hongkong, 6th August, 1891.
[1078
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
HE Steamship
THE MARINBURK FURNITURE CO., LT
Hongkong, 5th June, 1891.
Shipping. STEAMERS.
[871
| THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
CASAL COMPANY, LIMITED.
www.FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY, :
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"ZAFIRO,"
"MACDUFF,"
Captain Porter, will be despatched for the above port on the 28th instant.
For Freight, apply to pr
...DODWELL CARLILL. & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 6th August, 1801) ›
· SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
"CALBURGA,"
1976
Captain Cobban, will be despatched for the THE 3/3 LL. I. British Bark abore Posts TO-MORROW, the 8th-Inst.jst-
Douglas, Masti) will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,chrome hangf
For Freight, apply to:
SHEWAN &
4 PM
For Freight or Passago, apply to
als Meade ASHEWAN & Co.,
* Temporary General Managers. Honghong, 1th August, 1891,