No. 3373
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND
THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
CAPITAL CALLED-UP... RESERVE FUND ............
$3,000,000
Insurances.
THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
STANDARD LIFE
OFFICE
...2 251,093.15.0 | L-HALF A MILLION STERLING “der ***£ .223.629:13.7 annum is being paid in Death claims
year by year.
HOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Erq.-Chairman. Adolf von André. Eng." ↑ F. D. Sussoon, Esq, Egbert Iveson, Erg H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE: The Hon. C. P. Chater. | The Hon.J.J.Bell-Irwing H. Hoppius, Esq.
Head Office-3, Princes Street, London, Branches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai,
Agencies-Penang. Singapore, and Yokohama.
RATES OF INTEREST,'
1.—THE FUNDS IN HAND amount_to_up- wards of Seven Million pounds Sterling and have increased 50 per cent, in: thỏ last 15 years.
THE LIVES who die are annually replaced by more than double the number of new, carefully selected Ilves, wonen,
679-3]
DODWELL, CARLILL &.Co
Agents, Hongkong,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1893,
Entimations.".
W. ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG, HOT) L) HONGKONG,
PIANO TUNING
SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED.
SINGLE TUNING
*******************་་་་་་་་་་ན་*་**J****
6 TUNINGS A YEAR...........................................................................................................$25.00 PER ANNUUM. 12 do.
do.
INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE) KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD
ORDER AND CONDITION...
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE PIANOS BOUGHT, 50LD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND
INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND,
“HE Undersigned are prepared to accept
TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES on.
ALLOWED DE CURRENT ACCOUNTS arourable term
and Fixed Deposita, can be ascertained on application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager,
Hongkong, 6th February, 1803
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
"
INDIA, LIMITED,
LATE
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED ..................... (1,125,000
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT ST.CK PANE, LUMITED.. INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT;
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 3 per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSIT: :—
For 12 Mosts................ per cent.
ht
6
$1 -3 践
19
Current rates, and a guaranteed Honus equaļ
S. J. DAVID & Co, Agents, Hongkong, 1st November, 1891.
to that paid by the local Offices.
GENERAL NOTICE.
Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.
STORED.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremalin A, B, C. Code.→→TELEPHONE, No. 32.
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PROPRIETORS......
.................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
:
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
100,000,
CAPITAL, TAELS EQUAL TO ...............
$833.3333 RESERVE FUND sesariam $318,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAKE SING, Esq. Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.
world.
T
THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East
afforda unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent so Pedder's Whart (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices.
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mail Steamers, LO YEUK MOON, THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the curine being
under experienced supervision,
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
ARINE RISKS on GUUDS, &c, 'taken at CURRENT Rates to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8' ~ 9, PRAYA WEST Honkong, 17th December, 188€
NOTICE.
Entimations.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,.. No. 50.
KOWLOON CUSTOM
HE EXAMINATION HULK
·House will be CLOSED from the 16th to the
| 23 d of February, inclusive, ja obtervence of the
CHINESE. NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL,
J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon & District, Custom House, Kowloon, 9th Februniy, 1891.
Tai8
CHINESE NEW YEAR PANK HOLIDAYS.
TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875. I corum or Nalfication No. 1 of
and Instant, the Undermentioned BANKS will be 'CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 17th and 18th instant respectively :---
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA.
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
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For the HONGKONG &. SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
F. DE ROVIS,
Chief Manager.
L.. GLENAT.
Acting Agent.
For the COMPTOIR NATIONAL D'ESCOMPTE
DE PARIS,
For the BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE
STRAITS, LIMITED, HONGKONG,
For
W. H. GASKELL, mro. Manager. the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms are lofty and, well ventilated, open onto
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators, The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the now, Bar and public For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
BILLIARD ROOMS (S& English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience." :
A bandsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c, aro served at any hours
adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are inpplied. B69 | HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the latest and most approved type: convey, passengern.
and baggage from the Entrance Hall.to each of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty:
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th February, 1891/ [191 THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital
Subscribed Capital....
****** £1,000,000. ...2 500,000.
́HEAD OFFICE:—HONGKONG.
I
Cours of Directora
LhowTung Shang, Esq.;
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hirst, Esq.
W. Wotton, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chief Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches.-Landon, Yokohama, Shanghai,
Ainoy and Foochow.
BANKERS;-
Theommercial Bank of Scotland.
* LIMITED.
CAPITAL 'SUBSCRIBED...........$1,000,00
The above Company is prepared to accept, MARINE Risks at CURRENT RATES- on GooDs, &c. Policles granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHOW KAM WENG, Acting Secretary, HEAD-OFFICE.
'No. 1, QUEIN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 211-January, 1893,
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.....
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URING Temporary Abienda from the
Farra Banking Co., and The Ailance Bank (Ld.) D Colony, Mr. CHOW KAM WENG U
Interest for 12 montas Fixed, 5 per Cent,
6
CURRENT ACCOUNTS'
>>
4
Hongkong, 12th December, 1892,
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NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION), PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND.
NOTICE is hereby given that a FIRST
DIVIDEND of 20 Per Ceat will be PAYABLE ON APPLICATION, at the Office of the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION, on and after the 16th instant, to all Credliors whose CLAIMS have been received and admitted
་
Deposit Receipts, Bills of Exchange, &c., must be handed in before the Dividend can be
paid.
Hongkong, 17th February, 1892.
R. TUCKER ¦ Manager
W. POWELL & CO.
LARGE SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS. SPECIAL SHOW ON TUESDAY
NEXT, FEBRUARY ∙14 NEW DRESS GOODS!
TH....
NEW DRESS GOODS. W. POWELL & CO.
Hengkome 11th February. -1803
16.
WOO LIN YUEN,
Secretary,
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act as SECRETARY for the Company until further notice.
By Order of the Board.
:
1.
Hongkong, 21st Jaquary, 1893,
Intimations.
FOR THE RACES.
'GENT'S ' OUTFITTING
DEPARTMENT.
PEARL
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E. W. RUITER,
•Attorney for the Liquidator. Hongkong, 16th January, 1893. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
¡OTICE is hereby given that the ORDI.
NARY HALPYEARLY MEETING A
the SHAREHOLDERS to this CORPORATION wil be held at the CITY HALL, Hangkong, on MONDAY, the 27th day of February current, at 11.30 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of. receiving the Report of the Court of Directors
JUST RICHIVED,
AND FAWN SHELL' HATS,
FELT HATS
***{NEWEST SHAPIS), NEW SCARVES and COLLARS, BOOTS AND SHOES. HONGKONG TRADING Co.,
„J-TO 7, D'AGUILAR STREET.
» Hongkong, gth:February, 1893-
AN-APPEAL
fary
"HE SUPERIORESS~ -of--the ITALIAN
sogether with Statement of Accounts to 31st CONVENT, Caine, Road, begs most December, 1892.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
į
respectfully to appeal to the residents of Hong-
F. DE BOVIS, kong and the Conat Poris, for their kind
Chief Manager.patronage and support, and desires to state that (182 | she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds
of needle work.
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893.-
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
TOTICE is hereby giren that the REGIS NOTI
TER OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED. from the 13th to the 17th February corrent, (both days inclusive), during which period no TRANSFER OF SHARKS Can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
F. DZ BOVIS,
Chief Manager;
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1893-
Holices of Firms,
A. E. SKEELS & Co.,
Telegraphic Address SOBRINOS," Hongkong
(A.B.C. Code 4th Edilos)
AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &
Gentlemen's shirts mide to order, and cuffs and collars renewed on old ones.
Ladies mand - Children's under-clothing, Children's dresses, and wil kinds of embroidery. Materials can be supplied, if required.
The Superiorcas will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES, to be made late BOOKS for the- Children-of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.
Hongkong, ayrd January, 1893.
L
KÉBAO,
BOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE,
CAPITAL, 4,000,000 FRANCS,
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
LIMITED,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager. Hongkong.
For the NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION,
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E. W. RUTTER; Attorney for the Liquidatos. Hongkong, 13th February. 1893
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,, LIMITED.
"HE TWENTY-FOURTH ORDINARY MEETING & SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the COMPANY'S
·OFFICE, No. 2.. Queen's Road Central, Victoris, o WEDNESDAY, the 22nd February, at Twelve o'clock Noor, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the
Report of the Directors for the year ending at
December, 1892.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the sand last, both days inclusiva,
Bly Order,
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,"
Secretary, Hongkong, 1st Febuary, 1893. (174
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of
OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 14. Praya Central, on TUESDAY, the 18th Fabṛnary, 1893, at 3 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of, the Directors and State-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 18th inst
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, shuated on the Bund, facing the river, in the The TRANSFER 3180 Dicember, 1892 centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alteratione," and is now fitted with both days inclusive,
the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAVE, etc, and beated to a comfortable temperature during winter,
SEPARATE KOOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER. PARTIES, &%.
The Electric Lightẳng nów partly laid on will be completed daṛlog this year, 18ga, An Assistant will attend on Parringers by Mall Steamers, N,B,—TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS —"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"
665)
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR."
HONGKONG RACES 1893!
RACING
3 LBS,
M
SADDLES
4 LB
·BRĪDLES, ’RACING REINS, WEIGHT-CLOTHS, STIRRUP WEBS. JOCKEY WHIP S.
RACING SPURS, SADDLE-CLOTHS, CLOTHING and SADDLERS SUNDRIES of all kinds,
131
Hongkong, 10th February, 1803
SOCIÉTÉ RÉBAO (TONKIN), dont
– l'extraction prend sous les jours de fimpor
tance et qui est seule FOURNISSEUR DE LA
MARINE FRANCAISE AU TONKIN, 4ant
LANE CRAWFORD&C°3
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
té Charbon 'est brûlé d'une façon régulière à Pioneer Brand
IMPORTERS OF TOBACCO S.
bord des Steamers des MESSAGERIES MARI- Ogden's Fruit and Honey, COMMISSION MERCHANTS., et en particulier à bord Au Haiphong,patan Navy Cut.
voulant introduire ses Charbons sur la place de Dollar Brand Hongkong confié le soin' ja syn. Agence à la Golden Eagle.
- No. 17, PRAYA CENTRÁLŢ
Under Metas. Douglas Lapralk & Co.'s Offices.
Hongkong, 31st Jandary, 1893.
Rasonic
PERSEVERANCE
► LODGE OF
HONGKONG, No. 1,165, E.-C. *** REGULAR MEETING of the
A LODGE be held in AbD:FREEMANS HALL, Zotland Street, on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited int
Hongkong, 9th February, 1899
SHEWAN & Cloj Praya Central, Hongkong partir der ier. Novembre, 1892.
Le Directeur Général de Kőbáá,
HENRY PORTAL. Ribas, le 10 Decembre, 1892
D KILEY, MANUFACTURER207
BALLOONE, PARACHUTES, TENTS, &
No 1 JUBILEE STREET,
Hongkong Hanghong, grẻ January, 1993/
Travella Brand
Wills Three Castles, Ogden's Bird's Eye.
| Happy Thought.;
Willa Gold Flake Honey Dew. Ogden's Silver Vell. Ogden's Navy Cor. Star Mixture.
IMPORTERS OF CIGARETTES,
wees Caporal. Ogden's Yellow Plush,
| Ordon's Blad'a Ero..
Otto de Rose,
Three Castles Wills Firely
D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong, 9th February, 1893.. [117
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
[R. SASSOON'S CUP and SPOONS WI Me shot for an SATURDAY, the 18th Instant. Ranges 200, and 300 yards. Time, 2.45 F.M.
ED., ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary, 'Hanpkanr, Igih February, 1893-
Shipping. STEAMERS,
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
. LIMITED..
THE C
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW,
Company's.
Steamship
*NAMOA,* Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Pons TOMORROW, the 13th fostant, at Day light,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Con
General Managern, Hongkong, 14th February: 1803.
"UNION," LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMAA..
THE Steamship
"ST. ASAPH,"
(224
Captain Wood, will be despatched for the above Forts TO-MORROW, the 1510 instapt, at Day- light,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ASHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th February, 1893, (184 EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM SHIP/COMPANY. [/FOR/BYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.. (Calling PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS if sufficient inducement öffers; and
taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE VUE
- NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, 82.)
WWE are the Largest Importers and keep the most varied Stock of Tobaccos Rod Cigarettes in A
The Colony, pasado ape Everything guerantend absolutely freal. found olb
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED ANLARA QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONGAN,
ng; 1st February, 1893.
THE Stamabip
DASHAIRLIE". Captain Fille will be despatched for the above Ports TOMORROW, the 15th instant, at 17. This well-known Steamer is specially £tted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Chame bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Joe, day throughout the voyage de
For, Venight or Paige, apply torfietta,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co
Agents. Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.
SIX DOLLARS QUARTER
Shinpina.
STEAMERS,
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP, HE Steamship 1
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"
Captain Cuming, will be despatched as above on or about MONDAY, the 17th instant, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Paurage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL' & Co.,
/Agents.
Hongkong, Toth Febuy, 1891
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SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE A. 1. American Bark
THE
Shepherd, Maser, will lead here for the abova "JOHN BAZZLEY.".
Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Vanebaig. 11th January, 1993-
Consigners.
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"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM MIDDLEBRO HAMBURG AND
THE Steamship
STRAITS.
"ST. ASAPH" having arrived from the above Parts, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and.. Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before NOON on the 18th instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas where they will be examined on the 17th inst,
No Fire Insurance bas been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 18th fast, will be subject to reat.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Wongkono, 11th February, 1893
214
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE.
CCITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for Countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side, *-*
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Versal will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk- and expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent.
Hongkong, 16th February, 1893.
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "TACOMA," FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA AND YOKOHAMA.
HE HE above Steamer having arrived, Cos- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take immediato delivery of their Goods from alongside,
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, 9th February, 1893.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. 8. 8. "CARDIGANSHIRE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS. 'ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informe-1 that all goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Hongkong and 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 Nobн TO DAY,
.:
No claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th inst, will be subject to fanti,
All claims against the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th lost, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 16th Inst. x 3 P.M.
No Fim Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL. & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 9th February, 1893. [179
#MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, S. S. "MOGUL.” FROM LONDON, MIDDLESBRO AND STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their Hak into the Godowns of the Hoogkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowicon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 2 PAL. TO-DAY
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th fast, will be subject
All claims against-the-Steamer must be prov sented to the Undersigned on or before the 15th fast or they will not be recognised.
- All Inoken, chafed, and damaged Goods ar to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the sgth insi, at 3 P
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
MENDÓDWELL CARLILL & Co, ngkong, Sth February, 1593;