No. 3217
Banks.
The
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ............................................1,000,000 Subscribed Capital........£300,000
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:---
D.. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
Chow Tang Shang, Esq. W. Wottua, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
*
Chief Manager, GEO, W, F. PLAYFAIR.
ADVISORY COMMITTER IN
LONDON
THOMAS CARMICHARL, Esq.-Messrs. Dent,,
Palmer & Co.
JOHN BUTTERY, Exq÷Mestre; joke Battery &
Co.
C. B. STUART-WORTLEY, Esq., M.P., for Hälläm. GEO. MUNRO, Manager,
BANKERS
The Alliance Bank (Limited) The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Vedokama—1). FRASER, Manager. Shanghai-1 }, Galloway; Minager. Amay-], ANDErsoy, Manager,
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened Money
"received on Deposit. Drafts Issed. Bills purchased and collected. Advances made: on/ Securities or goods in neutral Godowns. - Usnal Bant Agency businejs undertaken......
faterest font mitha Fixed, y për Gent. -
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17
CURRENT ACCOUNTS'
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For Rates of Interest for other periods apply
to the Manager,
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Hongkong. 18th May,ṣr8oz. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING"
* CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI
hongkong Telegraph.
Entimations.~
HONGKONG`AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."
THING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held ORDINARY HALF-YEÁRLY MEET.
la the Offices of the Company, No 14. Phys Central, on MONDAY, the 22nd August, it 3 petocle :, for the purpose of receiving the import of the Directors, and the Statement of Accounts to the goth June, 1897,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8thto sand of Abgast, both days (nclusive, !. Bý Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1892.
Intimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
I SIG NY BUTTER. SEASON 1802-3.
FIRST SHIPMENT HAS NOW ARRIVED“
Lane, Crawford & Co. special "EXTRA FINEST quality lot & alb, BLUE TINS!
779
Tinopiane 30th July, 2
Hongkong, and August, 18gs. THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON 'WHARF AND GODOWN 'COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N INTERIM' DIVIDEND at the Rats of
Cents per- Share) for the Six Months ending goth June, 1891, will be Paid to those Perins who are registered as Shareholders in the nbore Company, on MONDAY, 15th August, 1893.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the roth to 15th insust, both bays inclusive. By Order,
A THREE PIR CEST (One Dollar and Fity
EDWARD OSBORNÉ,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1891,
Also
"FINEST" quality in yib, tins.
LANE.CRAWFORD&C°3
W. BREWER.
Show
THE Snows of Thibet through. China, by Duncan's Freemasonery, Peeps isto China, by Reed, De Hanol & Pekin-Ramband. Moore's Diseases of lödia.. 4. C. Codes.
Allsop's Telephone Construction and Fitting. Elementa of Social Science.
Moray & Bigga's Mechanical Engineering, Thompson's Dynamo Electric Machinery. Carlyle's Freemasonery,
The Constellation and how to find them.
The Miner's Pocket-book.
| Large India Rubber Balls for Children.
Small Purses for 10c. & 200. pieces. Sadler's Leather Cigar and Cigarette Cases,
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W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.
Hongkong,, 4th August, 1897.
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| THE SELAMA TIN MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
LE HOLDERS of TRANSFERS OF
ASHADERS The Company are requested to send them in to the Undersigned together with the SCRIP therefor at ONCE, and matice is hereby, giren that no Shares will be the 15th August next. - TRANSFERRED DOT TRANSFERS accepted after
Dated the 25th July, 1892.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
W. HUTTON POTTS HIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, factog the river, in the
NOTICE.
Liquidator.
PUNJOM & SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NART ALF-YEARLY MEETING of | 7!4) ' SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation, will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the anth day of August, currRE at 12 o'clock Nahn, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Account to 30th June, 1897.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 4th August, 1892.
791 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
TOTICE
CORPORATION.
NREGISTER OF SHARES of the Corpo
hereby given that the
ration will be CLOSED from Saturday, the 6th: day of August to the 20th, Instant, (both days Includve), during which period no TRANSTER of SHARIS can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chlef Manager.
Hongkong, 4th August, 189a,
Insurances,
THE FUNDS:
ΟΥ ΤΗΣ
1793.
STANDARD LIFE"OFFICE
RE Invested entirely within the · British-
A
LL PERSONS holding SCRIP in the above. Company are requested to wind thorn in at once for TRANSFER,
A Circular will be sent to each SHAIK HOLDER, in reference to the re-construction of
Company.
A. O'D, GOURDIN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 25th.May, 1892.
NOTICE
centre of the Settlements, bas lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Saltes and Single Rooms, with bot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAVE, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature doring winter.
SEPARATE ROOMS FÖR PRIVATE DINNER PÅRTIES, &c,
મ
The Electric Lighting now partly laid un will be completed daring this year, 1893. An Assistant will attend on Paungers by Mail Steamers, N.B-TILIORAPHIC ADDRESS —"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"
FEST
· 6661
ADY ROBINSON wil beat Homs at 445 on THURSDAYS, the 17th and spik August and 8th September.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1891,
NOTICE.
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F. E. REILLY,
MS-PROPRIETOR.-E
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
URING my temporary absence from the M.
DUR
Colony, Mr.T. COWEN, who holdı my POWER OF ATTORNEY, will act as Editor and Manager of the Hongkong Telegraph.
R: FRASER-SMITH,
Ellor and Proprietor. Hongkong, 30th July, 1897,
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
A Dominions and are thus fem from theTHE SHORT RANGE CUP will be Shat
complications which might arise in time of war. They now ameant to Seven Millians Sterling,
1 for on SATURDAY, the 13th August,
and have increased to per cent in the Lust 13 Rages-200 and 300 yards. Time, 3 F.M.
years.
··679-1]
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. - Agents, Hongkonge
THE SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
PPLICATIONS for the post of SICRETARY,
of the year, are invited. A thorough practical knowledge of FIRE and MARINE Business Is
necently. J
Singapore, 14th July'1892.
THES
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"HE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF CANADA.
ASSETS OVER $3,000,000,001
Policies absolutely non-forfeitable,
No restrictions as to Residence or Travelling.
Rates of premla low.
Policles issued on all approved Ferms.. For farther particulars apply to... M
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
Agents for Hongkong.:
15th May, 1892.
T
NOTICE
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HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept- MARINE RINKET CURRENT RATES ON GOON Bc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world: payable at any of its Agonalen. Z
*** WOO_LIN YUEN,
Kokia -- Secretary:
· HEAD OFFICE49%/ „No. 2, QUINÉES ROAD WIE,
Hongkong, rat February, 1883. ^
GENERAL NOTICE"
(749.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED))
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO 2019ster"} RESERVE FUND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LOT TO SAUN, E1q, y
MANAGER-HO AKI!.
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary Hongkong, 6th August, 1851.
[40 PROFESSIONAÏ NOTICE, EXPECT to resume my Hongkong DENTAL in due course
PRACTICE citly September, further notice
DENTON E. PETERSON, D.D.S,
No. 9, Connaught House, Queen's Road,
1st August, låga.
-BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
1785
SOMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation,
Apply ta
M. MATHER,
2, Fedder's HUL
1684
Hongkong, soth Juņa, «Ros.
·PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE “GLENKALY BUILDINGS,
(Nos. 28 and 13, Wyndham Street) TRS. · GILLANDERS his VACANCIES-
also Accommodation for TABLE BOARDERS.
Homodeung, '4th July. #8~2
Go tosa
WILLIAM WATTERS,
CHAMPION MIDDLE-WEIGHT: OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. CHAMPION OF THE CHINA STATION,
will giré LESSON§ la tha/ ART OF SELF DEFENCE
&.c.
to Gentlemen, at their aws, houses or at al Rooms; 1357 Wanchal Read.
ML FOR ONE! MONTH ONLY.
For terms apply at this Office.
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE following Particulan of Sale of Crown Land, by Public Auction, to be held en the spot, as
MONDAY
"
the 15th day of August, 1892, at 4 P.34, are published for general information.
By Command,....
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1801
1804
Particulary of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 15th day of August, 1891, at 4 P.M., by order of His Excel- lency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a tem of 75 years.
No. of Sale.
No.
Registry
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Boundary
Measurements)
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W
[aft
我
Kown
loon
Ma.
No. Ward
Upset
Annual Rt.
Contents in
| Square feet
HE
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
NIPPON. YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR KOBE (Calliog at AMOX), Company's Steamship
"HIGO MARU," Captain James Jones, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 11th festant, at Daylight, instead of as previously advertised..
For Freight or Passage, spply to
GEO. R. STEVENS,
Agent Hongkong, 10th August, 1802.
Tywy THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT). THE Company's Steamer
"MONGKUT," Captain H. Deans, will be despatched for the above- Port, TO-MORROW, the rath instant, at 10 A.M.
For Freight or Passage, noply to
YUEN FAT HONG, Agents,
. Hangkong, roth August, 183
"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS,
[Bai
FOR NEW YORK, VA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship
"GUY MANNERING," Captain Ford, will be despatched for the above
For Freight or Passage, HoDir to
361 250 2504828|601132,300976 13.10 Ports on or about TUESDAY, the 16th instant.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
“HE Undersigned have received Instructions THE her, at the late W. F.
SHARP, to Sell by Public Auction (unless pre- viously disposed of privatelj), at their: Office, French Band, on
WEDNESDAY,
1ke 17th August, 1891, at ri A.M.,
· THE WELL-KNOWN IRON SCREW S. S. "ELLA,”
Classed A1 (for river purposes only), now running on the Yangire between this and Hankow,
Dimensions 197' x 76′ 6′′ x 19%, Height between decks y1őt.
Gross Register 784, under deck 680, net $19.
tone.
She was built in 1870, by J. SCOTT & SONE, at Inverkeithing, and Engled by the same firm. Cylinders 20 and 36". Ligth of stroke 37", Bollers Multitubular. Capacity of Bunkers 75 tons. Consumption of Fuel per 24 hours of tons Japan. coal.
She has a very good camping capacity, ris 1,230 tons measurement or 6 tons dead weight exclusive of Bankers, and fri-class accommoda- tion for to passengers, second-class 100 and third class 350...
Her average speed is go knots për hour. -Draught of water faden ty' aft and 10′ for- ward.
Ward.
Draught of water light 9'6" aft and 4' for. Lloyds Surveyor reports in December last j--- Georges De Peyrebrine-Le Roman D'in Bas Bellers in good order and condition, The ship
Blez.
NEW PRENCH NOVELS. Faléologue-L'Art Chinole.
Pierre Lalf-Le Roman D'un Spabi..
do. do-Mon Fiére Yves.
do. da-Le Livre de la Petid et de la Mort..
do. da-Aziyade.
do 40-Fantome D'Orient.
do, do-Japonesies D'Automne.
do da Fécheur D'Islande,
do, do—Le Romin D'un Enfiat.
do. da-Le Marlige De Loti.
do da Propos D'Full.
do. do-Fleurs D'Epaul
do. . de --Au Maroc.
Mélandil et A Willette-Les Socars Hédənla,
Rousiau-Jean Foutre.
Paul Mugaeritte Le Cairassier Blanc L. Roger Milés-La Cid De Misère. Henri Monet-René Piemon
André Valdés Les Théma des Vaizens Alphonse Allais-Vive la Vić. George Bonnamour-Reprdsallies. Madame Caro-Fruits Amers: Dabur De Laforest--Le Commis-Vo Georges Regasi-Vandrédi Treize. Francis Chevassu—Les Parisiens.
Hongkome, 3rd Augut, 1801.
Ferdinand Fabre-Sylviane.
Georges Ohnet-Le Maitre de Farges. Abel Hermant-Ermelina,
Gustave Flaubert-Salammbó, Jean Rameau--L'Amour d'Annette. Adolphe Belos-Mademoiselle Gired. Fortune Da Bolagobey--- Acqalitée. Guy de Maupassant-Clair De Loan Paul | Bourget—Un Cœur De Femme.
do. -Sensations D'Italie.
Pjóte Mall Met Sauvage. Jules Mary Dear Innocents, Abel Hermant-Serge
Jean Reibrach-La Vie Brutale. Guy de Maupassant-Pierre & Jean. Henry Radisson-Moderne. Edouard Montagne-La Main Du Mort. Hear Lavedan-Le Nouveau Jeu A. Daudet-Le Petit Chose.
đo, --Robert Helmont. General Tcheng-ki-Tong-Mon Pays. do,
Roman L'Homme Jaune.
da.
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KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
'QUEEN'S 'ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, Kremlia A. B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 32.
PROPRIETORS...............,THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
de
THE HONGKONG HOTEL the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East; Aníbrds unequalled accommodaties to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the tows, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the priodpal landing stage of the Colour), and in close proximity the Banks and Shipping | Offices. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveyi passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, in supplied with every delicacy, the visas being
under expirienced supervision.
THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, wit lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and publie
BILLIARD ROOMS (S17 English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience,
A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOH, where chops, steaks, dr., are served at any hour
adjolas the Hori, ind is under the same Management MEMES
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Export and the BEST DRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS the latest and most approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors abors. NIGHT PORTERS-and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,
JAVANESE TUCKER
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1501
Fylg
KING WO CHEONG,
Hongkong, 13th February, 1892.
|COAL" MERCHANTS, SHIP'S. COMPRAI
DORES, STEVEDORES, &C.
·HAVE FOR SALE A CARGO OF
AKAIKI COAL B
CARMICHAEL & COLD.
was docked and painted la March last, sew crank shaft fitted fa November, 1891, when she was thoroughly overhauled.
According to her capacity she has remarkably. small consumption of coal.
TERMS OF SALI, The Steamer will be sold with all faults and errors of description, without any allowance for any defecta er deficiency whatever.
One half the purchase money is to be paid on' the fall of the hammer, and the balance on com pletion of the transfer, to be made within four [days (or sooner, if agreed by the seller and purchaser) falling which the first payment to be forfeited,
The vend to be at the risk of the purchaser as soon as knocked down. Should the purchaser fall to complete the purchaus the steamer will be sold for his account either by Public or Private sale, and any deficiency will be claimed from him.
No one shall be allowed to retract his bid-
di bids to be made in Trels of Shanghul
Sycee.
'All expenses of transfer to be borne by the purchaser.
The vessel may be inspected on the má, zid, fath to 16th August.
1
For further particulars, apply to
WHEELOCK & Co, ̈ Auctioneers.
Shanghal, 18th July, 1892.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
THE Steamship
"ENERGIA"
|
(806
SHEWAN & Agents Hongkong, 8th August, 1861.
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON," HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"CARDIGANSHIRE," Captain Parsons, will be despatched as shove on or about MONDAY, the 22nd Inst., instead of a previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL '& Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 8th August, 1897-
1691
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. German Ship
"CARL FRIEDRICH," Hank, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
-marone, 8th August-1803
SHEWAN & Co.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE 3/3 I. I. I. Brideh Ship
*JOHN MCLEOD," Henderson, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Agents Hongkong, sand July, 1892
Consignees.
"NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
#LIGHTNING *
are hereby informed, that their goods will be delivered from alongside, Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after the rath instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the Godowns of the Weschal Warehouse and Storage Company, Laited, Uncle
No Firs Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Ca
Agents, Hongkong, 8th August, 1892.
[Jas
"SHIRE" LINE 'OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
3. 8. "RADNORSHIRE " FROM ANTWERP, HAMBURG, LONDON AND STEAITS,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo ste heroby Infamed CON
that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, al Kowloon, whenes and/or from the whares delivery may be obtained
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the TO-DAY. Contrary be given before Noon
No claims will be admitted after the Goods Captain Stokes, will be despatched as above on have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining or about FRIDAY, the rath instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
undelivered alter the agih inst. will be subject DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
"Agents, Hongkong, and August, 1891,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND CALCUTTA THE Steamship
and
"LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, * For Freight or Fasssgo, apply to
SASSOON, SONS & Co.
Hongkong, 9th August, 1892, -
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
SHIPCHANDLERS, GENBRALİSTOREKERPERS & COMMISSION AGENTS, FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
MRI WA BOVD Superfalendent At PIECES and AMMUNITION, STAR
Kowlood Docks, reports that AKAIĶI
COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT BETTER XESULTS than any Japancés Coal ke has crs,
MAN GOODS cakes id
A) 21 CURRENT BANKS do Gil-part:n? the?
HEAD OFFICE 1:49, PR
KING
·MERICAN REVOLVERS IAWIK ULDISON RODGERS HO WALTHAM WATCHES GOLD FITH SEWANEROID BAROMETERS,
AERATED WATERSKS dosen for gi
ENGL
KANDAR
VLING.
HE Company's Steamships
HIROSHIMA HARU
Pyne, will be
en BATU
-§. All claims against the Steamer ke pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the 15th inst, or they will not be recognised. B. ANA All broken, chafed, and dimaged Goods are to be left to the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th inst., at 3 pm
No Fire Inturanza has been éffècted. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DÖDWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1899.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
HAVE the Day established myself as AGENT. Ofies, Connaught Houso
Hongkong 6th August, sica
Enfant-
„Hreskong, sylU ĮRİT, 1808