EQUYNER
The Hongkong Telegraph.
No. 3392
Banks.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED,
LATE
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED ..................£1,120,000
BANKERS:›
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS We Rate of a per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :—
For a Monthsmiscommuni5 per cent.
6
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JOHN THURBURN,'
Madager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.
Subscribed Capital....
$1,000,000
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG.
Chów Tang Shang, Esq. WWotton, Esq.
Court of Director
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
C. J. Hint, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq.
Chlef Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Branches-London,
Yokohama, Shanghai, Amor and Foochow
· BANKERS :-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alilanço Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
"
16
ri 4
18
3
H
CURRENT ACCOUNTS"
Hongkong, 13th December, 1891.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED!
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL .......................£3,000,000 CAFITAL CALLED-UF.................................₫ 251,093.15.0
BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Wm. Keswick, Esq.-ChalemaD, Adolf von André, E1q. F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H..D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE : The Hoo, C, P. Chater. | TheHon.J.J.Bell-Irving. H. Hoppius, Esq.
1.
Head Office3, Princes Street, London. Branches-Bombay, Calcutta; Hongkong, and
Shanghai. Agencies-Penang, Singapore, und Yokohama,
A
J.
RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposita, can'be ascertained
on application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1803.
Insurances.
EXAMPLES OF THE
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COST
MAN: AGED÷90
OF ÅSSUPANGE TO
NEXT EIRTHDAY,
£1,000
·of-
6 18 o (a) If premiums are payable for
whole of life s 01 £ 9 11·6`(5)` If premians are limited to do
|
Amuse vents.
THEATRE
ROYAL
GRAND ENGLISH COMEDY SEASON.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Governor Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, KCMG,
· Lady ROBINSON, Family and Sulte,
and
His Excellency Major-General BARKER, C.B.
MONDAY, 13th March, 1893, First appearance la Hongkong of the LONDON LYRIC COMPANY. 18 ARTISTS 18,
Proprietors...... BRETT HARDY and J.
SAVILLE SMITH. Director ..........]. SAVILLE SMITH.
Acknowledged the beat Company that has ever visited the East,
- ́REPERTOIRE OF OVER 20 PIECES.
Comprising the newest and most successful London productions.
CHANGE OF FLAY NIGHTLY. 4 PERFORMANCES WEEKLY. Commencing MONDAY, 13th March, "MY UN ̊C L E," Farcical Comedy lo 3 Acts, from Terry's Theatre,
London. Concluding with the Newest World Wide Sensation,
"THE SERPENTINE DANCE."
"
POPULAR PRICES 1
Dress Cicle and Stalls $3.
Back Seats $1
Books of Eight Tickets........
$13.
Box Plan at Messrs. KELLY & Walsh, L.D.
Doors Open at 8 30. Commence at g.
S. GENESE, Business Manager. Hongkong, dih March, 1893.
Entimations.
· HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY: MEETING SHAREHOLDERS WI
be held at the COMPANY'S HOTEL, on THURS- DAY, the 16th. March, at Nook, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts of the Company to 31st December, 1893, with the Report of the Directors, and to discuss any maiters that may competently be brought before the Meeting
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from and to 16th March, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board:
R. LYALL,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1893.
NOTICE
Secretary,
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THE STEAM-LAUNCH COMPANY, LIMITED.
“HE SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING
THE SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the COMPANY'S Orrick, 2, Pedder Street, on THURSDAY, the 16th March, 1893, at 4 P.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts to grst December, 1893, 20.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from zad to 16th instant, both days inclusive.
M. 9, NORTHCOTE, Secretary.
Hongkong, rst March, 1893.'
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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
.
COMPANY. LIMITED.
STG. payable at desih, kotla Amp HE TENTH ORDINARY GENERAL cost per quarter, at the rats METTING DI SHAREHOLDERS WIL The bald at the OFFICE of the COMPANY, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 20th March, 1893. tra clock Noow, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Manager, and elect Ing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 10th to 20th March, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, yih March, 1893.
¿ years ***
41 £11 4 6 (c) - If premiums are limited
„_years ;* or £1300 (d) If the Sum Assured is made
• Secured payments.
payable at age 5oyer at death if previous
HE same provisons if commencedataga jo | J
-FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1893.
Intimations.
W. ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,
PIANO TUNING.
SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED. SINGLE TUNING...............
muuhainina$ 3,00.
Ancona $48.00
6 TUNINGS A YEAR................................geniczona$15.00 PER ANNUM. 12 do. do.
do. INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD ORDER AND CONDITION.
Intimations.
NOTICE:
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY.
SIX., DOLLARS 'PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN.STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADE
LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANTA, SEC.).
TNTIL notice FIRST CABIN
Steamers will be an follow :-
UNPASSAGE RATES by these Companies THE Steamship
To SAN FRANCISCO, PORT-
"
LAND, VICTORÍA, VAN-
COUVER .........in...............
TO CHICAGO
TO NEW YORK
PIANOS
DIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND TO LIVERPOOL & LONDON...
STORED.
Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, “Kremlin "-A. B. C. Coda-TELEPHONE, No, 32.
\PROPRIETORS...................................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
To PARISant
TO HAMBURG
TO BREMEN
$150 $329 $160
$180
.........$400 to $418 $390 to $413 ...............$400 to $405 JS. VAN BUREN, Agent.
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Hongkong, 6th M...rch, 1893.
CANADIAN PACIFIC : RAILWAY COM- ¡PANY'S ROYAL MAIL: STEAMSHIP LINE.
ALTERATION IN SALOON RATËS.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It be situated in the centre of the town, apposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Clab, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH cmvays passengers and baggage to and from all Mail Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE,' at separate tables, la suppiled with every delicacy, the cuisine belag
́under experienced supervision.
THE BED ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms are lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spicions Verandahs, are lighted by gas. and itted throughout with electric communicators, The Readlog, Wilting 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, on, are served at any boor
́adjoins the HOTKI, and is under the same Management.
The WINES & SPIRITS aro selected by 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 above. "NIGHT" "PORTERS and:WATCHMEN are continually on duty.
· Hongkong, sath February '1891..
R. TUCKER
Manager.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
WILLS' FIREFLY CIGARETTES.
WILLS THREE CASTLE CIGARETTES.
THE BEST CIGARETTES IN THE MARKET.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1893.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
DLACK GUT TENNIS BATS, Ivorld handles.
J
BLACK SATSATS, Cedar handler
SLAZENGER'S "DEMON” TENNIS BATS.
AYRES'S "CHAMPION" TENNIS “BALLS. AYRES'S “WIMBLEDON » TENNIS BALLS. L., C. & Co.1⁄2 " OLYMPIAN TENNIS BALLS, $4 per dozen. "CAVENDISH" SETS POLES and NETSÅ ⠀. "EUREKA" POLES. CHEAP ASH POLES.” STEAM-TARKED NETS. COPPER, ROPE for tops of nets.
BAT PRESSES,
TENNIS BAGS, TENNIS SHOE S. LAWN MOWING MACHINES...
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Hongkong, and March, 1903.
n. b. would cost respectively (o), ARIES) | THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC-. (8) £11.5.0, (4) £13.2.4. (d) 97.5.3 per QUALER,
679-4]
DODWELL, CARLILA & Co. -
'Agents
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE
GENERAL NOTICE,
*** TURING COMPANY, LIMITED. THE NINTH ORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will:|
THE
Se held at the Office of the Company, Prays Central, on -MONDAY, the zoth- March, 1891,'
25 at 12.30 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of recelyfog
'BAT OIL
(The "Paris," $17.
The "Henley" $13.50.
LANE.CRAWFORD&C®
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
"GUTHRIE,"
Captain Helms, will be despatched for the above Paris TO-MORROW, the 11th instant, at a P.M. This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and, has large Cooling Cham hers, thus ensuring a supply, of Fresh Ment, Milk, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
* GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C.....
Agents. Hongkong, and March 1893.
DOUGLAS.STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI,
"HE Company's Steamship
THE
"FOKIEN,"
› Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above
UNTIL further notice. FIRST CLASS Ports TO-MORROW, the rith instant, at 4
RATES to undermentioned Points will | P.ic. be as follows:-
FROM HONGKONG TO PACIFIC COAST POINTS............$250 CHICAGO.
SHERIUS$329 MONTREAL, BOSTON and· NEW'
YORK
LIVERPOOL or LONDON in............
To other Points pro-ráta.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 'Co.,
General Managers." Hongkong, 9th Marc1, 1893.
(338 FOR SHANGHAL
$360
$380 THE Steamship
"ENERGIA,"
SECOND SALOON RATES ABOLISHED. | Captate Stokes, will be despatched as above on ?}་r
E. HOLLOWAY,
or about SATURDAY, the 11th fostent, General Agent.
For Freight or Tamage, apply to Hongkong, 4th March, 1893
NOTICE.
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TAGE MONEY by the undernated Lines
HE following will be the RATES of PASS-
until further notice :-
- FIRST FROM HONGKONG 'TO
SALOON,
SOUTHAMPTON.....' PLYMOUTH.........$420 LONDON aprecolor MARSEILLES...... BRINDISI
SECOND 'SALOON.
$150
GENOAELLERYND NAPLES.
>$395
$325
H. H. JOSEPH, Superintendent, P. & O. S. N. Co.
G DI CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Messagerles Maritimes Company,
MELCHERS & Co,
Agents, North German Lloyds S. S. Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1893.
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THE IMPERIAL CHINESE TELEGRAPH
ADMINISTRATION,
JUNCTION BETAREN
THE CHINESE LINES AND THE
RUSSIAN LINES.
}
DODWELL CARLILL & Co., Agents..
Hongkong, 6th, March, 1893.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Steamship
THE
I
1309
"HANKOW." West, Commander, will be despatched for the ahove Port on SUNDAY, the ith fastant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkang, 8th March, 1891.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA HE Steamship
THE
i
'CATHERINE APCAR,” A/
Captain J. G. Olifent, will be despatched for the above Parts on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, it Noon,
**
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co
Agents.
Hongkong, 9th March, 1893,
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"CARDIGANSHIRE,"
JUNCTION between the CHINESE LINES Crib Shacock will be despatched as aboye
and the RUSSIAN LINES having been established at TWO PLACES, namely at HUNCHUN and at HELAMPO, telegrams are now accepted at all CHINESE STATIONS for transmission via the said junctions at the follow- ing rates per word :-
To EUROPE (Russia excepted) $1.30 To RUSSIA in Europe $1.12
To USSIA ID Asla ....... $0,88
To AMERICA ga.co plus the rate
from Europe to, America.
TO OTHER PLACES can be 18. certained on application.
Telegrams should be directed via Russo- CHINESE landlines or HELAMPO" which direc- - tionis transmitted free of charge,"
The above rates as per SINGLE WORD and there is no restriction, that the sender shall pay for a certain min mum number of words.
There is no extra charge.
SHENG HUNG-SHUEN,
Director-General, Tientale.
0. MÖLLER, Traffic Superintendent, Shanghat,
WAN CHUNG YEN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th March, 1993.
KẾ BAO
SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE,
CAPITAL 4,000,000 FRANCE,
[30%
A SOCIÉTÉ KEBAO (TONKIN), dent
י,
on or about the rgth Instant.
For Freight or Pessage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, rst March, 1891-
[179 RUSSIAN STEAM NAVIGATION IN THE EAST. FOR NAGASAKI AND WLADIVOSTOCK, With leave to Call at SHANGHAI and CHIFOO and to tranship WLADIVOSTUCK Cargo at NAGABAKI OF SHANGHAI into others of the Company's Steamers, THE Company's Chartered Steamship
TH
"TRITOS"
will be despatched, as above on or about THURSDAY, the 16th lnstant,
For Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents, Hongkong, 6th March, 1891.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE THE Steamship
THE
"KINGSLAND"
will be despatched an above on or about the 17th instant,
For Freight, apply to
JOHN ANDREW,
Agent,
5. Duddell Street,
Hongkong, 7th March, 1893,
SAILING VESSELS. '
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, 4the Report of the General Managers, declaringTHIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, alinated on the Bund, facing the river, in the Festesellon prend tous les jours de limpor-HE 100 A. I. British Ship
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,]
EQUAL TO HEAR
RESERVE FUND Winnom $318,000.00)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Lax Sara, Esq.
LOT TO BOUX, E
· LO YEUE-MOOst, Bag
MANAGER-HO AMEI,
on GOODS,
à Dividend and electing a Consulting Committes and Auditors,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now Atted with will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 20th the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suiter --March), both days inclusive,
› SHEWAN & Co, and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald on, POUCHE, SHOWER SPRÄTA, etc, and hosted
General Manager. Hongkong, 48th February, 1893. [279 to a comfortable teñperaturo during winter,
* BANGKOK IRON WORKS COMPANY, I
(IN LIQUIDATION.)"
“HE PREMISES, and PLANT of the above
MARINK RISKS OF Good parts of the Tod Compus will be ofered for SALE
world.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1884.
THE
NOTICE.
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.çinarə$1,000,000:
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVÁTE DÍNNER(PARTIES, OH.
by palmed Company will be offered for SA, AND FALSTAFFING ADDRESS CENTRAL, SHANGHAL
# P.M., on the nit March, 1893, if not previously disposed of by FRIVATE CÔN TRACT.
- Particulars as to PLANT, CONDITIONS of LEASE, E, can be obtained on application to the OFFICE of this paper p
JNO, MAGLEAN, Liquidator,
↑ Bangkok, sota, January, 1893-
AN APPEAL.
The above Company is prepared to scoopTHE SUPERIORESS of, the ITALIAN
&c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payablo at any of its Agencies,
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary, HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 21st February, 1893.
respectfully to APPEAL to the Realdents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind "'patronage and support, and desires to stale ENRE ABANGIL EN pleased, to receive orders for all 2. Finds of NEEDER WORKERNE
11
Gentlemen's Shiste made to order, and Cuffs [173 and Collata renewed on old ones,
J. D. KILEY, MANUFACTUEEL OF BALLOONS, PARACHUTES, TENTS, že,
Nos. JUBILEE STREET, Blog! Hongkong, Hourisong, ged January, 1893)
„Ladies Loki w Children's Under-datblog/ “Childrag'a Dresjes, and all kinds of Embroidery,
Materials can be supolted, if requljed. bat The Superioilta will also be most gratčini ter say PAPER, OF 513. EMFALOPES, 19, be made foto Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Malars."
Hong wong, Old March, 1893.
The Electric Lighting now pastly, laid on will be completed during this year, 1893, An Assistant will slimnd on Pasungary by Mall Steamern
F. E. REILLY,
666
PRIETOR
W. POWELL & CO.
TRAVELLING TRUNKS.
OVERLAND TRUNKS,
GLADSTONE BAGS.
TIN HAT BOXES.
TIN TRUNKS,
SERUG STRAPS.
TRAVELLING WRAPS,
W POWELL & CO.
4th March,,tBoje tra
acé et qui est seule FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINÉ FRANÇAISE AU TONKIN, dont
..
Consignees.
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"CELTIC CHIEF," to Charbon est brilé d'une façon régulièrs & Port, and will have quick despatch,
Owen, Master, will lead here for the bore bord des Steamers des MESSAGERIES, MARI- For Freight, apply to rus, et en partieller & bord da Falkong,
SHEWAN & Ca voulant Introduire ses Charbona aur la place do
Hongkong, 20th February, 1893. Hongkong a confié le sola de son Agence à is maison
SHEWAN & Cia, Praya Central, Hongkong. partir der 10x. Novembre, 1892.
***SHIRE* LINE OF STEAMERS. Le Directeur Général de Rébao, HENRY PORTAL,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. S. S. "RADNORSHIRE,” Kébao, le to Decembre, 1891..
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FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. -
AND STRAITS. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informe ́HE SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS-
will be Shot for TO-MORROW, the 11th risk, Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and -.
that all goods are being landed at their inst Ranges, 200 and 300 yards. Time, 3 P.M. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at ED. ROBINSON, Kowloon, whence and/or from the "wharves
Hom, Secretary, delivery may be obtained." Hongkong, 6th March, 1893,
(51. Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notios
contrary be given before Noow TO DAY
T
"
Masonic
ST. JOHN
OF HONGKONG;
No. 618, SC.
to
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th inst, will be subject to | sent.
1: All claims against the Steamer must be pre-
sented to the Undersigned on or before the 16th... inst,, or they will not be recognisedpojat
All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godówas, where they will be
1 REGULAR MEETING" of the above examined on the 16th inst; at 3 P.M.......
A LODGE will be held in the FREZILARCHY DO No Fire Insurance has been effected. HALL, Zetland Street, on!MONDAY, the 13th ⠀⠀, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by Instant, at 8.30, for 9 pan..precisaly, @@ Visiting
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Brwbrun, are cordially invited.
Hongkong, Oth Máról, 1893,
ung" gik Murch, 1805