Ne, 3386
Manks.
The Hongkong Telegrapy.
Engurences.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND | EXAMPLES OF THE COST
THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL “..............£2,000,000 -- CAPITAL CALLED-UP... *.*£ 951,093.13.0 RESERVE FUND ........................£ 123,629.13.7
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Fig-Chairman. Adolf von Anché, Esq. F. D. Sassoon, Eig. H. D. 'Stewart, Esq.
OF ASSURANCE TO A MAN AUED 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY,
£1,000
STG, payable at death, would
cost per quarter at the rate
of :-
£6 18 a (a) If premiums are payable for
whole of life;
years
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1893.
Intimations.
W. ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER, HONGKONG- HOTFL) HONGKONG.
PIANO TUNING.
SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED.
6.9 11 6 (3).
If premiums are limited to 20
SINGLE TUNING
or £xx -4 6-(c)
If premiums are limited to 15
years;*
6 TUNINGS A YEAR....... IT do. do.
David McLean, Esq.
or 413 oo (a)
'HONGKONG COMMITTEE :
Egbert Iveson, Esq.
The Hon. C. P. Chater. The Hon.J.J.Bell-Irving. H. Hoppies, Esq.
Head Oflea-3, Princes Street, London, Branches-Bombay, Calcatta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai.
$5.00, $25.00 PER ANNUM.
do,
If the Sum Assured is made INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD
payable at age:50, or at
ORDER AND CONDITION. death if previous.*.
• Secured payments.
Tould post respectively (4) £8.15.0, (8)£11.5.0, (c) £13.2.4. (d) £37.0.8 per quarter.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
"HE same provisons if commenced at age 40
Agencies-Penang. Singapore, and Yokobama, | 679-4)
RATES OF INTEREST,
LLOWED br. CURRENT ACCOUNTS
A and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained
on application.
CHÂNTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1803
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED,
LATE
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-THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED...
£1,600,000 £1,125,000
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, INTEREST ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent. per annum ou the Daily Balance,
24
ON FIXED DEPOSITS:~~
1
For 12 Months.......................5 per cent.
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital....
Subscribed Capital......
#TREN£1,000,000 unstimuu£ 500,000
HEAD OFFICE ;-HONGKONG.
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq. C. J. Hirst, Eaq.
Court of Directors:
Chow Tang Shang, Esq. W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hoi Chuco,Esq; Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Branches.-London, Yokohama, Shanghai,
Amoy and Foochow,
BANKERS:-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
H
6
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4
3
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS' Hongkong, 12th December, 1897.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year ending 31st December, 1897, at the rate of (1) One Pound Sterling per Share of $125 I PAYABLE on and after TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at the Offices of the CORPORATION, where Shareholders are requested to apply for
Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 27th February, 1893.
Masonic
ZETLAND
No. 525,
Agents,
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE
"FENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI ÎNSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAILS: 600,000,
$833.333-33-
EQUAL TO bra f RESERVE FUND ̈........................... $318,000.DE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LEE SINO, Esq.
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER.--HO AMEL'
MARINE RISKS on Goals of t
at CURRENT Rares to all parts of the #bild...
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1884. .869
NOTICE.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPAN“'
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED$1,002,cr” The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, & Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE.
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 21st February, 1893,
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STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
THE ANNUAL MEET - the Head Office, SINGAPORE, on FRIDAY, the 17th March, zi NOON.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of this COM-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED. from 3rd to rth March; both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
WM. MACBEAN, Agent, Hongkong Branch.
Hongkong, zoth February, 1893.
Intimations.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The other six months ending 31st "HE DIVIDEND of 6 PER CENT. per
December, 1992, DECLARED at Tuesday'a Ordinary Yearly Meeting, will be PAYABLE at the Premises of the Hongkong AND SEANORAL BANKING CORPORATION, on and after WEDNESDAY, the 1st March, and Share holders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Office, No. 14, Praya Central
By Order of the Board of Directors,
1
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D. GILLIES, Secretary, Hongkong, 28th February, 1893,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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ΤΗΣ
ORDINARY HALF YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will LODGE, be held at the COMPANY'S HOTEL, on THURS. DAY, the 16th March, at NOON, for the purpose, of receiving Statement of Accounts of the Report of the Directors; and to discuss any Company to 31st December, 1892, with the
the Meeting.
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS matters that may competently be brought before
HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 6th Instant, at 8.30 for a p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited,
Hongkong, 2nd March 1893
Entimations:
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the "ompany will be CLOSED from and to 16th March, both fagr❘ days inclusive.
By Order of the Board.
the 4th March,
·R, LYALL,
Hongkong, 1st March; 1893.
NOTICE
Secretary,
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THE STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. !. THE NEXT COMPETITION will take
when Mr. SASSOON'S CUP will be Shot for. Ranges, 200 and 300 yards.
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon, Secretary SHAREHOLDERS will be held at THE SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING Hongkong, 21st February, 1893.
ISI
the COMPANY'S OFFICE, 3, Pedder Street, on HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT CLUB. THURSDAY, the 16th March, 1893, at 4 PM, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of NOTICE TO
Accounts to 31st December, 1892. * MEMBERS
HE NEXT CONCERT will be held. TO- TORROW, Wachs, al 0.15 PM, 10
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from and to 16th löstant, both days inclusive,
L
the THEATRE ROYAL.—Major H. FAITHFULL) | FA Hongkong Regiment, in the Chair.
Members are reminded that they Muaz shaw Membership Tickets at the door, a aut
JAMES A LOWSON,+2
M. S. NORTHCOTE, Secretary?
[285
Hongkong, 1st March, 1893. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC TURING COMPANY, LIMITED, THE NINTH ORDINARY GENERAL MENTING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held the OFFICE of the COMPANY Praja Central, on MONDAY, the oth March, 1893,
o'clock 2.M., for purpose
Hori, Sec, alegre qual Hongkong, 1st March, 1893. *** [856 |*** BANGKOK IRON WORKS COMPANY, (IN LIQUIDATION.) Putih "HE PREMISES and PLANT of the above by PUBLIC AUCTION, on the PRESSES at 3 F., on the 1st March, 1893, if not previously disposed of by PRIVATE CONTRACT
Particulars as to PLANT, CONDITIONS of LEASE, &, can be obtained on application to the Ornice of this paper,
MACLE Liquidator
IN
JNO
gkok, záth January, 18934
the Report of the General Managers, declaring, and Auditors,⠀ Tig
Dividend and Berdug & Consuling. Commited
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company be CLOSED from the 5th to the 20th March, both days inclusive, en kaaya
SHEWAN & Co. *** wwwdow of General Managers, Hongkong, 8th February, 1895. Larg
PIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND
Hongkong, 14th February, 1893,
STORED
THE
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HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B, C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 3a,
PROPRIETORS.
TH
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East
affords 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 to Pop (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, THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cufiine being
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining, Bata-roons, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandaba, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., Arg served at any hour
adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management.
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the, Entrance Hall to each of the five floors abovë. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1892.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
:[198
KELLY & WALSH, LD:
WILLS' FIREFLY CIGARETTES.
WILLS THREE CASTLE
CIGARETTES.
THE BEST CIGARETTES IN THE MARKET.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong; 1st March, 1903.
[7.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
DLACK GUT TENNIS BATS, Ivorld handles. D BLACK GUT, TENNIS BATS, Cedar handles. SLAZENGER'S "DEMON" TENNIS BATS.
:
AYRES'S "CHAMPION TENNIS BALLS. AYRES'S "WIMBLEDON" TENNIS BALLS. L., G. & Co.'s "OLYMPIAN " TENNIS BALLS, 84 per dozen. "CAVENDISH" SETS POLES and NETS. "EUREKA " POLES. CHEAP ASH POLES. STEAM-TARRED NETS. COPPER RUPE for tops of nets.
BAT PRESSES,
TENNIS BAGS,
BAT OIL, TENNIS SHOE S.
The "Parts," $17. LAWN MOWING MACHINES...
The "Henley," $13.50.
Heking, 2nd March, 103,
LANE.CRAWFORD&Co®
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
YR. OTTO GSCHWIND has been AUTHORIZED to Sign' cur FIRM per Procuration from this date.
RÄDECKER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1893,
[x80
A. E. SKEELS & Co.,
Telegraphic Address "SOBRINOS" Hongkong,
(A.B.C. Code 4th Edition). AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &
COMMISSION MERCHANTS. No. 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, Under Measts. Douglas Lapralk & Co.'s Offices.
Hangkang, 31st January, 1893.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
от
f170
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
COTTAGE PIANOS, &c.
*HE Urdersigned has received instructions
THE
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
TO-MORROW
(SATURDAY), the 4th March, 1893,
commencing at 2.30 F.M.;
at his SALES ROOMS, Daddell Street, for account of.
L
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Intimations.
NOTICE.
ADY ROBINSON will be AT HOME to receive.VISITORS from 4 to 6 PM., on March 7th and 21st,"
1. T. STERLING, A. D. C.
Hongkong, Tat March, 1803.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
r182
COMFORTABLY FURNISHED OF UN
FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation.
Apply to
Mrs.. MATHER.
2: Pedder't Hill
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· Hongkong, 28th February, 1803- PRIVATE BOARD. AND 'RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S-1, Queen's ROAD EAST, TACANCIES for GENTLEMEN OF MAR RIED COUPLES at Moderate Toms.
MR. STAINFIELD,
Proprietress. Hongkong. 31st December, 1892.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
GENTLEMEN LEAVING THE COLONY, THE Steamabip
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
Comprising
DRAWING-ROOM SUITE 10 SILK TAPESTRY and PLUSH, MARBLE-TOP nad TEA TABLES, SIDE TABLES, CARD TURES, JAPANESE SCREENS, ORNA- TABLE ROOK-CASE and BOOKS. PIC-
MENTS, LAMPS, &c.
VERY HANDSOME OVERMANTEL, by -HALL & HOLTZ
dition.
COTTAGE PIANO, by Schroer in fios Con- COTTAGE PIANO, by Helling & Spannen- berg.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE & CHAIRS, MOROCCO COVERED.
DINING-ROOM SUITE, SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WAGGONS, DINNER & DESSERT SERVICES. GLASS and PLATED WARE, &c. &c, FENDERS and IRONS, CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS, OVERMANTELS.
Гар
"HANKOW." West, Commander, will be despatched for the, above Port on or about TUESDAY, the 7thi March, Instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Partagé,, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents, Hongkong, 28th February, 1891. T232 AUSTRIAN, LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE ÁUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT.
· STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME, AND TRIESTE,
(Taking Cargo: MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA BLACK SIA, through, rates to CALCUTTA,
LEVANT and. ADRIATIC PORTS).
1
#GISELA,!!,
SINGLE & DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEADS. with WIRE MATTRESSES, SINGLE and THE Company's Steamship DOUBLE WARDROBES, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS and SETS, MARBLE-TOP DRESSING TABLES with BEVELLED GLASS, BEDROOM FURNITURE, SIN- GERS CABINET SEWING MACHINE ia good order,
COOKING RANGE and UTENSILS. SHANGHAI BATHS and BATHROOM REQUISITES;
&c.,
Captain Nicholich, will he despatched na abore on the 8th March, st NOON,.......
&c
&Cas Catalogues will be fasued prior to Sale, and Lote will be on view on Friday next.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash on delivery.
GIO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 27th February, 1893
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
Cargo will not be received on board after 3 P.M. prior to date of sailing.
For further Information as to Passage and Fright, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 24th February, 1893 [160
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. "HE Steamship
THE
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"HE following Particulars and Conditions of
Enforcrown land, by. Pablie. Auction,
to be held on the spot, on
MONDAY,
the 6th day of March, 1893, at 4 P.M., are published for general information,
By Command,
G. T. M. O'BRIEN; Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 16th February, 1893
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Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1893, at 4 FM, by Order
"RADNORSHIRE,"
Captain F. Davies, R.N.R.. will be despatched ** above on or about THURSDAY, the 9th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co
A Agenta, Hongkong, March, 1891.
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EASTERN AND. AUSTRALIAN STEAM. SHIF COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADI- LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)
THE Steamship
Captain Helms, will be despatched for the above * "GUTHRIE,* *** of His Excellency the Governor, of Nine Lots of Parts on SATURDAY, the 11th instant, at a
CROWN LAND, In the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
Registry
Hungbom
Locality.
Boundary
Measure
ments. N.S.LW.
Upsc
Price
Annual Rt.
Markot), 505013 15 75016375
·3 204 Do.
» 100
(3071
Taland Lots
Hunghem (North of
Lt. Lt.
No. 292.
"
203.
Do..
205.
Da
#2 305 Do.
750 265 ||||] 750|18| 263.
20%.
Do.
750 18 263
#209.]
Do. Do.
210.
Do
750 18 253 750 26 375'
THE
HE
THIS long established' SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, is the
}
centre of the Settlements, has intely undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, Including Bath and Drossing Room ATTACHED to Suites and Single Roomis, with hot and cold water laid on,' DOUCHE, SHOWER Sprays; etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 8oc;-
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed doring this year, 1893, An Aisistani-wili attend on Pattengers by Mall Steamere," NB-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS" CENTRAL, SHANGHAI?!!
*666"
F. E. REILLY,
**PROPRIETOR.
W. POWELL & CO.
COIR MATTINGS,
COIR MATTINGS.
COIR MATTINGS. COIR DOOR MATS.
·COIR DOOR MATS, LINOLEUMS AND FLOOR OILCLOTHS,
W. POWELL & CO.
Hongkong, agth
750 18 353
PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has received instractions from H. M. NAVAL STORE-KEIPÉR, ~16 Sell-by----- PUBLIC AUCTION WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of March, 1893,
Made olan abiAT NOON," done! Chang tamanH. M. NAVAL YARD. SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING
CONDEMNED STORES" :
Comprising
PAPER STUFFOLD IRON, CHAIN CABLE, WIRE ROPE, BRASS BOILER TUBES HOSES CANVAS RUGS and PRO VISIONS, SWE
TERMS OF SALK:-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 1st March, 1893,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
THE Complex WATERVERY and PLANT
of's SODA WATER business
Apply todayand
D. GRIFFITH, HE ~~2, Daddell Burser Hongkong, 14th February, 1893. [229
PREDAM THE GOOD BE. PEKIN and S. 5. De For Particulare apply to
TẠO KHONG MỌ
SC
BUY FE: CHÁN $5, Bonkam Strand West, Hongkong, 14th November, 1892, Laz
P.M.
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Char- ters, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Milk, Ice, &, throughout the voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents. Hongkong, and March, 1893.
Tagb
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS." FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP,
HE: Steamship -•••.
"CARDIGANSHIRE,"
Captain E. Sincock, will be despatched as above on or about the 13th instant.---.
For Freight or Famage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, Ist March, 1891:
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SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 100 A. L. British Ship |||||
"CELTIC
CHIEF," Owen, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 20th February, 1893
Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. &'S STRATHLEVEN,”.
FROM NEW YORK. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their. Bills of Lading to the
Undergrade for pot tenis Gourd and take
Immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Steamer "will be knee) finded-and-stored, Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Conaignees risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effected. All claims against the Steamer must be pro» sented to the Undersigned immediately or they will not be recognised? NO DQDWELL, CARLILL' & Com
Agents. Hongkong, and March, 1893.