N°. 3069
The Hongkong Telegraph.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
1,000,000
AUTHORISED CAPITAL PAILLUP CAPITAL img 180,000
LONDON:
Head Office..............40, Threadneedlo Street, West End Office.as, Cockspur Street,
BRANCHE! IN INDIA, CHIMA, JAPAN AND TEX COLONIES,
HE BANK recidyas MoreTY 'ON, DEPOSIT,
Te and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, Issues LETTERS OF CREDIT, forwards Buzz for COLLECTION, and Transacts Banking and Agency Rusiness generally, on terms to be had on application.
E. W. KUTTER,
Maxinger. [7 -) THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED,
Authorised Capital£1,000,000
-Subscribed-Espitalervenwervereineen-
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:--
D.Gillies, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq. C. J. Hint, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, E1q. Chlef Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.
ADVISORY COMMITTER IN LONDON T
THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Esq—Messi. Dent,
Palmer & Co. JOHN BUTTERY, Esq.-Messrs. John Buttery &
Co.
C. B. STUART-WORTZKY, Esq., M.P., for Haliam. GEO. MUNRO, Manager,
Bankers
London: The Allianca Bank (Ld.) Scotland: The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
SHANGHAI,
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. His Ex Hi Fu Yuen. | Lim Kwan King, Esq. Ma Kle Tchong, Esq. Che Ming Slang, Esq. Tong Kwel Sang, Esq. CJ. GALLOWAY, Manager. AMOY-J. ANDERSON, Manager.
URRENT ACCOUNTS opened. Money purchased and collected Advances made on Secarities or goods la mestral Godowas. Usual Bank Agency business undertaken...
Creceived on Deposit. Drafts Issed. Blis
Interest for 11 months Fixed, 5 per Cent,
14
3
0
11
3
#
CURRENT ACCOUNTS For Rates of Interest for other periods apply to the Manager,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1892.
Insurances.
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS
ABOUT THE
STANDARD LIFE
{K
OFFICE
1-HALF A MILLION STERLING per annum is being paid in Death claims year by year.
2. THE FUNDS IN HAND ameant to up.
wards of Seven Millon pounds Sterling And have increased go per cent, in the last 15 years. 3.-THE LIVES who die are annually replaced by more than double the number of new carefully selected lives.
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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
HE Undersigned are prepared to accep TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES D
favourable terms.
Current rates and a guaranteed Bonar equal to that paid by the local Offices.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents.
No. 2, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 31st March, 1891.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
$833.333-33
·EQUAL 113 ......
KESERVE FUND ......................... $318,000ion,
HOARD OF DIRECTORS. —
Intimations.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Fitt Ordinary Yearly_ MEETING of
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Cont pany will be held at the Company's Office, No. 5, Stanley Street, Victoria, Hongkong, on MON- DAY, the 15th February, 1892, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the 30th November last.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the rat to reth February, 1892, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
E. W. MAITLAND,
Secretary,
· Hongkong, 16th January, 1892,
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. *HE_Twenty-Third Ordinary MEETING of THE
SHAREHOLDERS In the Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 2, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on FRIDAY, the 26th February, at Half-past Ten o'clock in the After Boon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement ol Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1891.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 26th fast, "both"days"inclusive---
By Order,
ז'
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JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 1st February, 183, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary
Half-Yearly MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 27th day of February next, at ra n'clock. Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1891
By Order of the Court of Directors,
*F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 18th January, 1892,
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1892.
Intimations.
THE
Intimations.
NOTICE.
GENERAL MEETING
HONGKONG HOTEL. AN HONGKONG ATHLETIC CLUB
PROPRIETORS.....
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlia-A, B. C. Code.
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TELEPHONE, No. 32.
.........................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodicus and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, affords unequalled accommodation to travellery and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Whart (the-principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices.
Steamers,
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mail
THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is suppiled with every delicacy, the cuisine being under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, are lafly and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators.
The Reading, Writing and Smoking Room, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new -Bar--and--pubile BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted
with every convenience,
A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, doc., are served at any hour, adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.
The WINES AND SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are suppiled
:.
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HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the latest and most approved type passengers and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above.. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN, are continually on duty,:
Hongkong, rath February, 1892.
R. TUCKER, Manager.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO..
FOR SALE. SADDLERY.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING BUCKSKIN RACE SADDLES,
Saddles.
Non
CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS- TERS of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from Saturday the 13th to the a7th day of February next, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chlef Manager.
T145 Hongkong, 18th January, 1893, 20. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Ordinary Yearly MEETING of TSHAREHOLDERS will be held in the
Offices of the Company, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 29th February, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1891.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to 29th instant, bath days inclusiva,
By,Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 9th February, 1892
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SHAMEEN HOTEL & LAND COMPANY, LIMITED,
LOST.
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ONE SCRIP CERTIFICATE, No. 163, for Five Shares, No. 461 to 465, standing on the Register of the above Company in the name of Yeung Foong Kee. Notice has been received to stop the transfer of sald Shares op to the 14th February, when, should the missing certificate No. 153 not have been found, a NEW SCRIP | will be issued in its place.
By Order of the Board,
5. Pedder's Hill,
R. C. HURLEY,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, 28th January, 1892.
MOUTRIE
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ROBINSON&C
HONGKONG,
(London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama). PIANOS By all the best makers in the
World
DIANOS-New and Second Hand for Cash
2 HOME PRICES.
LEE SINO, Esq. LO YEUX MOON, Esq. PIANOS purchased by MONTHLY PAY-
Loy Tao BUN, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
MARINE RISKS OF GOODS, &G, Lakes
Cuarent Razer to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1889.
NOTICE.-
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"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY?
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED...........
$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept Baate Risks st CURRENT. HATE: on GOODE
Re.. Palletes granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN,
vet Secretary; HEAD OFFICE to. », Cuzen's ROAD-WEST,"
·Hengkong, is Fahruary, 1882/:
MENTS.
PIAN month. PIANOS TUNED by thoroughly difcient
DIANOS and ORGANS for HIRE from $8
Taners.
PIANOS
REPAIRED DIANOS thoroughly
REBUILT. (Estimates given).
OR
MOUTRIE,ROBINSON&Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL);'
`LERK, Advertiser (English) desires an engagement, 5 years la a London Office, and also has had are experience here. First
class references,
Address
HOPE,
olo Hongkong Telegraph OMlos. Jong, 8th February, 1893. 1374
Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Pony Clothing.
Jockey Whips, Driving Whips. Snaffle Bridles, Racing Relas, Driving Reins.
PONY HARNESS.
Halters, Hunting Crops, Fetlock Boots. Silver-plated Racing Spurs.
will be held in the Hangkone Hotel, on MON- DAY, the 5th of February, at 6 1.M.
Fersons "Interested In Athlete Sports, are invited to attend.
A. DENISON.
Hon. Secretary.
Wanabeme 13th February, 18¬z
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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY. LIMITED.
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY. FIMITED, will be held at the
Reistered Offices of the Company on WED- NEDAY, the 24th day of February 1802, at o'clock in the afternoon, when the unbjoined Spedal Resolation will be submitted
That in the second and third lines of Article 81. of the Articles of Asociation the words one thousand five hundred dollars" bo struck out, and that there be substituted therefor the words "one hundred and fifty dollar."
Dated this rath day of February, 1891.
By Order of the Board.
A. SHELTON HOOPER,' Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd. Agents for the Kowloon Land and Building Co., Ltd. Gamalone, Tith February 1842
NOTICE.
Στα
THE STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY, :
LIMITED.
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS ➡il be held at the Company's office. 2, Pedder's Street, on MONDAY, the 29th February, 1892, at 4 p.m.
conveyTHE SIXTH ORDINARY HALF YEARLY
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to 29th February, [198 1892, both days inclusive.
J. V. P. DI JESUS, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 11th February 18-3
Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Sirrup Leathers. Stirrup Webs, Headstalls, Cruppers, Martiogales.
Stable Brushes and Requisites of all kinds. Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boat Tops, Boot-tap Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Dressing.
Orders for Riding Breeches and Racing Colours should be sent in at once.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1802
LANE.CRAWFORD & C°
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
NOTICE:
THE SHAMEEN HOTEL AND LAND COMPANY, LIMITED,
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[OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- NOURINARY GENERAL MEETING
or SHAREHOLDERS In the above named Company, will be held in the Company's Office, No. 5, Pedder's Hill, Hongkong. on MONDAY, the 29th day of February, 1892, at 4 P.14, for the purpose of receiving the Directors Report, and Statement of Account of the Company's business since its formation, of considering the advis ability of declaring a Dividend, of electing a new Board of Directoryanda Secretary, and of deciding various matters of great importanco, details of which will be forwarded by circular to the address of every registered Shareholder.
Attention specially directed in re the election of Directors, to Article No. ror of the
SIX, DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,' LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO. THE Company's Steamship
*THALES,*
Captain Lewis, will be despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 15tä instant,
st noon.
Foz Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1802.
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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
"ESMERALDA,"
THE Company's Steamship
aptain G. Tayler, will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 16th instant, at 5 P.S.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 12th February, 1893.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
THE
CALCUTTA,
"HE Steamship.
"JAPAN,"
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Captain J. G. Olffent, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 'rygth fnstant at 2 p.in,
For Freight or Pasinge, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 12th February, 1801.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
1192
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA. THE Steamship
THE
"PEMBROKESHIRE »
Captain T. Brown, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 17th inst
For Freight or Pan, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents
£178
Hongkong, 9th February, 1802.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP. THE Steamship
"CARDIGANSHIRE,"
Captain Parsons, will be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the 18th instant, Instead of as previously adversed, For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Ca Agents Hongkong, 12th February, 1802, Fissa FOR NEW YORK, YIA SUEZ CANAL
Herved from the well-known Galleries of Mr. Arthur Tooth and Mr. Maclean Company's Articles of Association, which reads THE Steamship
TAVE
by distinguished Artisti, of which the looking is a selection
The Haymarket, a very fine collection of HIGH CLASS ENGRAVINGS after Paintings
MILITARY SUBJECTS.
Rorke's Drift-Alphonse de Nouville. Tel-el-Keble-
do. News of Victory-Laslett J. Polt..
The-Roll Call-Miss Thompson. Quatre Bras Balaclava
The Death-
do. do.
SPORTING SUBJECTS
Going to Meet-John Charlton.
do. Viewed Away-
do. Duck Shooting-Chas. Whymper. Pheasant Shooting- do. Rookery-Fred Slocombe. Retura from Harvesting-Jules Breton, Twilight (Stratford Church)-Fred Slocombe.
do.
Woodcock Shooting-Chas. Whymper. Partridge Shooting- Grouse Driving-Archibald MacWhirter. Forrard On Forrard On -Thomas Bllakes, The Ruling Passion--S. E, Waller.
LANDSCAPE SUBJECTS.
Three Graces-J. MacWhirter, R.A, Parting Day-E. W. Leader, A.R.A,
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS.
Wedded-Sir Fred. Leighton, R.A. First Words of Love–C. E, Perugis!, Expectations-Alma-Tadema, R.A
Winding Skela-Sir Fred. Leighton, R.A.
· Playfellows—Luke Flide», R.A. Caller Herrin-Sir J. E. Millais, R.A. Henpecked-R. Morley, Eloped-Seymour Lucas, R.A. Roused-H. Dicksic, R.A.
Queen of Swords-W. Q. Orchardson, R.A Lost Bird-Marcus Stone, R.A.
Daca-Frank Dickie, R.A.
The Declaration of War-Sir J. D. Liston, R.A. Babbles-Sir J. E. Millais, R.A. Tolling the Bell-E. C. Mell,
The Vintage Festival-Alma Tadema, R.A. A Difficult Passage-Jules Geradet. Rivais-Eugene de Blaas. Scandal→→
dey
Un Chant d'Amour-M. Goodman. The Morning Call-C. Burton Barber.
CARMICHAEL & CO., LD.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS—TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS. AERATED WATER MANUFACTURERS.
SHIP CHANDLERS AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS.
'ENTLEMENS' OUTFITTING, select but inexpensivo variety. “
SPORTING GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS and AMMUNITION. PORPOISE HIDE DARK, TAN RUSSIA-LEATHER & ENGLISH-CALF BOOTS & SHOES. SCIENTIFIC BOOKS, NAUTICAL, ELECTRICAL and ENGINEERING, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, HAND TOOLS and DRAWING INSTRUMENTS.
CARMICHAEL & CO, LTD.
Hengkone, 14th January, 1891.
18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
HOTEL
TOKIO, JAPAN.
THE IMPERIAL.
O. S. ARTHUR,
MANAGER.
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THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE EAST,
(Under the distlagutikad pätronage of the Impertal Housshitd.) f
HIS botél is altuated within five minutes' drive of the of the
Chlaf Public Offices.
•
Rabway and is la near proximalty to the lapertal Palace, the Fall to Yokoham-Tek There are no foside rooms, thus securing well lighted ventilated and cheerful accommoda. tions The Cuisine cannot be surpassed, and the aim of the management is to provide for the comfort and pleasure of the guests. The attractions of Tokio are countless, and the religious and floral festivals being et dally occurrence are to be seen at their best and on a grander see this in any other portion of Japan. All the noted actors, wrestlers and juggiers fake, the caplied their head-quarters.
·RATES, 83 TO 1450 PER DAY.
as follows ——
"No person not retiring Director shail, unless recommended by the Directors for election, be eligible for election to the office of Director at any General Meeting, unless he, or some other member fatending. to propose him, has at least seven clear days before the meeting left at the Office of the Company a notice in writing under bis hand signiffing his candidature for the office or the intention of such member to propose him,"
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the aoth to the 29th fast., Inclusive.
:
By Order of the Managing Director,
R.'C. HURLEY,
Acting Secretary Hongkong, 10th February, 1891.
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THE STRAITS FIRE, INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE, SINGAPORE. THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the above Company will be CLOSED from the 3rd March to the 17th March, Inclusive,
By order of the Board of Directors.
ALEX. R. CATTO Acting Agent. Hongkong, rath February, 1892,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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*EDENDALE,”
Captain Humphreys, will be despatched as above on or about, the 20th instant, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
147 Hongkong, Toth February, 1892.
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA.
THE Steamship
* "TORRINGTON," Captain Berwick, will have prompt despatch for above-Ports after antival.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, 28th January, 1862.
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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA« TION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME, AND TRIESTE,
(Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERIIAN GOLF, RED SKA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and Adriatic PorTI).
"HE Company's Steamship.
THE
"ELEKTRA,*
"HE THIRD CALL of One Found (1) will be despatched as above on the 24th instant, THE
per Share is payable on or before the at Noon. jath March next.
Sharebelders will please bring or send their Provisional Certificates in order to have payment endorsed upon them,"
*
Residents at Amoy and Shanghai can pay at the Bank's Beaches there, and at
ANTONO Messrs. SWAN & Co. FOOCHOW,
M. W. GREG & Co. YOKOHAMA, E. B. WATSON, Esq.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.' Hongkong, roth February, 1892,
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,
NOTIC
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OTICE is hereby given that on the 18th, 19th and 20th instant, they belag Race Days, this Office will be opened at g A.M. and closed at Noox, but work at the Opium Exami nation Halk and the Customs Stailons proceed as usual. -**--
J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon & District. Curtom House,
Kowloon, roth February, 1892.
NOTICE
il
Cargo will not be received on board after 3
prior to date of saffing.
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to
DAVID FASSOON, SONS & Co, Hongkong, 8th February, 1893.
FOR NEW YORK (VIA SUEZ CANAL), THE Steamship
THE
"RIVERSDALE,"
Mooney, Commander, will be despatched for the abora Port on or about and prozline, For Freight or Passage, syply to
DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 12th February, 1803
1300
Hotels.
THE SHAMEEN HOTEL.
BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON.
THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably situated within a few minutes walk of the [189 River Steamer Wharves, is now open to receive
Visitors.
The Bed-rooms are cool, airy and
THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE of PRE. finished, and the spacious Dining Room, Sining PARING OPIUM and SELLING and Rooms, and accommodation generally will b The Table D'Hots is supplied with every RETAILING OPIUM 16 prepared will Cease found exqual to the best Hotels in the Far Easte on the 29th February next, No Prepared Oplan luxury in season, and the cuisine is in experts purchased from me or my licensees can be used enced handa after noon of the 3rd March, 1892, without the Wines, Spirits, Malt Liquors, etc., of the best consent of the New Holder of such exclusive quality only Japan ongema
en
MY A WELL APPOINTED BILLIARD-ROOM. (281/91) privilege ás aforesaid, skoon
KOH CHENG SEAN, A
A. F. DO ROZARIO, **Opiam Farmer,
Hongkong at September, (Beta Hongkong, sed Fabranty, 1892.