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No. 3418
Banks.
The
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND
THE STRAITS, LIMITED,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
£2,000,000
CAFITAL GALLIDUP 251,093.15.0|
BOARD OF DIRECTORS A Wm. Keswick, Krq-Chairman.. Adolf von Auded. Eq. F. D. Soon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq.
David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE :
The Hon. J. J. Keswick. The Hon. C. P. Chater. H. Hopplus, Esq.
Head Office-3, Princes Street, London. BranchesBombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai
Agencies-Pepang, Singapore, and Yokohamk;
RATES OF INTEREST,
Fixed, Deposits, can be ascertained
A
Hongkong Telegrapy.
Insurances.
THE STANDARD.
SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE or 64 YEARS STANDING, AND ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE OF THE PROVI- DENT, INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.
HE Standard has a long record of good Tervices to refer to ; its Fänds, annually Increasing, amount, to £7,000,000 Stg., the Premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. Agents, Hongkong
67063
THE
EQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1893.
Intimations. THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin"-A, B, C: Coda-TELEPHONE, No. 32,
PROPRIETORS.....
........................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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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 Pedder's Wharf (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 Mall Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, it separate tables, la supplied with every delicacy, the cut being
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, the adjoining Bath-rooms, are folly and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. BILLIARD ROOMS (SL
Entimations
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOT
TOTICE la hereby gl en that the ORDI NARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above COMPANY
will be held at the Registered Offices of the Company, 48 and 40, Quren's Road Central, on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Governing Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year 1891.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th instant to the 22nd instant, both days inclusive.
By Order,
U
JOHN A. JUPP, Hongkong, 11th April, 1891.
Secretary.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCÉ COMPANY, LIMITED..
445
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
LIITED.....
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI. THE Company's Steamship Captain Davis, will be despatched for the abors
"FOKIEN ge Ports TO-MORROW, the 13th instant, at Day. light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. - Hongkong, 12th April, 1891.
[450 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT. STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KÕBE
ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS OFFICIAL ESTIMATE OF THE FINAN- The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies Drawing Rooms, the new Bar and public NOTICE I hereby given that an EXTRA THE Company's Steamship
on application.
Manager.
CIAL POSITION
AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1893.
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NEW BUSINESS
¿
40,000,000 199 OUTSTANDING ASSURANCE 170,000,000
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Hongkong, soth April, 1803.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED, LATE THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED.
BANKERS:
8,400,000
ASSETS....................................................£30,000,000 SURPLUS............£ 6,300,000 THE SURPLUS over LIABILITIES On every Standard of Valuation in larger than that of any other Life Assurance Company, Head Ofic...!20, Broadway, New York. ***£1,500,000 | London Office' m.81, Cheapside, E.C.
'Shanghal Offici" ..3, Canton Road.
W. Hartigan, Esq., M.D., M.R.C.P., and L.M., LR.C.S.I.
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANE, LIMITED.
INTEREST ALLOWED CURRENT
INTECOUNTS at We Rate of a per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS:—
Local Mid. Officers Jas. Cantile, Esq., M.A.,+
M.B., F.R.CS. Eng.
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
A handsomely appointed 17 Engish and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience..
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adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management
ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are served at any hour The WINES & SPIRITS aro selected. by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and fibst approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to sach of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,
Hongkong, 12th February, 189.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
LACK GUT TENNIS BATS, Ivorld handles.
BLACK BASAIS, Car handles.
SLAZENGER'S "DEMON" TENNIS BÅTS.
AYRES'S CHAMPION TENNIS BALLS. AYRES'S "WIMBLEDON " TENNIS BALLS.
L., C. & Co.'s "OLYMPIAN " TENNIS BALLS, $4 per dozen. "CAVENDISH" SETS POLES and NETS. "EUREKA POLES. CHEAP ASH POLES: STEAM-TARRED NETS. COPPER ROPE or tops of nets
BAT PRESSES,
TENNIS BAGS. TENNIS SHOES. LAWN MOWING MACHINES....The Henley $13.50.
The "Faris," $17.
For 12 Months................................5 per cent,
A. M. Cowie, Esq., M.B.,'
C.M. SHEWAN & Co..
General Agents
6
Hongkong, 6th April, 1893.
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
(192
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000,
EQUAL TO ¶¶
$833,333-33- RESERVE FUND
............................ $318,000.0
Hongkong, 2nd March, 1893
********** 300,000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LEE SING, Esq.
Lo YIUX MOON, E
LOD TWO SHUN, Esq.
Ceart of Director ima
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MANAGER-HO AMEI,
D. Gillies, Esq.,
CJ. Hirat, Esq.
Brancher London.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
Subscribed Capital.........
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
Authorised Capital.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
ChowTung Shang, Esq.
W. Wotton, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chuer, Esq. MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
Chiel Manager.......
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Amoy and
BANKERS:
prid.
Shanchal
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Allianos Enok (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per cent.
5
CURRENT ACCOUNTS"
4
3
$1.
."
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Hongkong, 12th Decemb, 1897,
Intimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
AFTER the date NO FULLY PAID UP
SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing to the same Name remain Unpaid.
By Order,
...R, LYALL
Secretary.
1444 THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1893.
mentioned DEBENTURES were, on the 23rd March lastant, drawn for redempilon in the presence of me, the Undersigned Notary Publle, and accordingly that the Principal Monias secured by the said Debentures will become PAYABLE on the 19th April, 1895.
The Debentures above referred to i
No.
No.
No. No.
No
No No
210 237
448
B
*17239
449
9
123
240 355
451
10
14
325 342 358
15
126 243
17
128 245
130 246
19
20
132
ΔΙ 333
#8
84 20 204
90 214
25 8 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 ÷ ñYXY£566M1*488***=223^=^^aganang
I SE AS AR BY A POBANJARENTESAT180 CANCELADO
ot 217
98 222 335
224 338 443
109 136 351 447 572
VICTOR H DEACON
„Hongkong, 17.5 Maich, 1893.
TREE RESE REFER BERASREFERRERAARREKTORKESTERCE
104 223
337
442 562
363 60
107 235
350 448 565 be
Notary Publie, Hongkong.
at CURRENT RATES in all parts of thr
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9. PRAYA WEST
NOTICE,
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THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED,
CAPITAL 'SUBSCRIAFD.
לן
The above Company is prepared to accep!' MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, I c. Policles granted to all Parts of the world' payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE No. 2, Quaid ROAD WEST, Hongkong, arst February, 1893.
Intimations.
NOTICE
DIVING.
1#
BAT OIL,
LANE CRAWFORD&C°3
W. ROBINSON & Co.
(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,
PIANO TUNING
SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED.
SINGLE TUNING
$ 3.00..
6 TUNINGS A YEAR.¦‹...........................................ŞƏÇDOʻTER ANNUM.
do. do.
dà,
PIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMoved and
Hongkong, 14th February, 1893,
STORED,
[B#
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
[173 THIS ng established SELECT Family Hotel, aluated on the Bond, facing the river, in the
AN experienced man seeks an urgent
as a DIVER, either as an "OPERA. TIVE" or in charge of a DIVING PARTY. Fully acquainted with all latest Improvements fn sub-marine craft, Telephone, Lamp-work
etc.
Slabe and Gurman's apparatus (Double or} single Pumps) can be provided,
Breakwater and Fler Work a Specialty, The Salving of Cargo and Removal of Wrecks undertaken in any locality.
References regarding work executed in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and China Seas can be seen,
DETONATOR,
c/o Office of the Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 28th March, 1893,
[39a
THE MIIKE COAL MINING COMPANY.
THE MIIKE COAL
BITUMINOUS COAL""
of dark reddish colour. For steam pirposés If har been pronounced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japanese Coals. Its export is increasing yestly, and the oplulans expressed by savid "of the largest' regular consumers are in teslimony of the excellent qualities of thin coal.
Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships' Owners and Captains, who coal theli Bankers direct from the Undersigned :--
FRESHNESS of the coal.......
UNIFORMITY of quality%21% FREEDOM from impurities
Supply in my quantity un àförfest notice.
Quick despatch
BEST of eight yett
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
Sole Agents,
Pangkong, th September, 1893.
KING WO CHEONG.
[890
COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA DORES, STEVEDORES, &C.
Kurre for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI: COAL, * GODOWN and ex SHIP, RWBOYD, Superintendent
Kazinod Dočki, tepons that ASAIKI COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER ARSUPTS than any Japanese Coal he has ever
For full pariculars ar to price, be
~~~ KING WO CHEONG,
centre of the Settlements, bas intely undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter,
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTİES, &c.
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1897, An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mall Steamers. N.TRIMORAPHIC ADDRESI —"CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,”
666
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR
W. POWELL & CO.
ICE-CREAM FREEZERS.
2 quart, 4 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart.
ICE CHESTS.
ICE CHIPS,
Howvidong, 11th April. 1803;
ICE PAILS,
ICE TONGS,
W. POWELL & CO.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
SALTERS' CELEBRATED BLACK GUT TENNIS BATS.
AYRES 1893 CHAMPIONSHIP
TENNIS BALLS.
SALTERS ALL BUCK,
KRED RUBBER TENNIS SHOES TENNIS NETS AND POLES.
KEBLY & WALSH, LIMITANS
OUREN'S ROAD CENTRAL HONGKONG/
GENERAL
of "THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM of the COMPANY, No. 3. Queen's Road Central, PANY LIMITED" will he held at the OFFICES Victorfo, in the Colony of Hongkong on MONDAY, the 1st day of May, 1893, at o'clock to the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution will be proposed :--
ment
of
:3
That the first Subsection of Article 103 of the Articles of Association of The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, with its marginal note, be expunged, and that in lieu thereof the following Subsection and marginal note be inserted, viz Inviat at-It may Invest the Fands of the Company in or upch English, Indian, and Hongkong Government Stocks, Bonds, and Fands, and in or upon the Stocks, Bonds, Fundis, and Securities of 10y Foreign Government, Country, or State, and upon Mortgage of freehold or leasehold property in Hongkong or elsewhere, and in or upon deposits with or loans at interest to any Banking Institutions wherever established, and in or upon such other Securities as it may in its discretion think fit, and may from due to time convert or realize any monies so lovested and re-invest the
TO-MORROW, the 13th Instant, at Daylight, Captain Mitls, will leave for the above places "MARIA VALERIE,"
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkang, 12th Aprii, 1893.
[447
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship
Captain G. A. Tayler, will be despatched for the “ESMERALDA," · above Port TO-MORROW, the 13th lustaut, at
SP.M.
for Passengers and is fitted with the Electrie This Steamer has Superior Accommodation Light
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, roth April, 1893.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
same in or upon any of the Securities THE Steamship
aforesaid as occasion requires..
By Order of the Board.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary,
Hongkong, 8th April, 1893.
[435
of the PEACE
NOTICE.
SPECIAL SESSIONS of HER MA- will be held to the JUSTICES ROOM, at the MAGISTRACY, at Eleven o'clock in the Ferenoon of TUESDAY, the 18th day of April, 1893, for
as a Licensed Publican now carried ou under the sign of "THE PRAYA EAST HOTEL," at the Premises known as house No. 38, Praya Ess, to the Premises known as house No. 3, Arsenal Street, under the sign of "Tim EASTERN HOTEL.”
(2) MARTIN HANSEN for the transfer to himself of the Adjunct Licence' now held by E. FUCHS for the Premises known as houses Nos, at and 23, Potilager Street, under the sign of "THE CRITERION RESTAURANT.”
(3) JOHN SMITH for a Publican's Licence to Sell and Retail Intoxicating Liquors in the Premises known as kauses Nos.
7 and 8, Elgia Road, British Kowloon, under the sign of “THE SUITE'S HOTEL."
H. E. WODEHOUSE, Police Magistrate..
Magistracy, Hongkong, 10th April, 1893. NOTICE
[441
HE Undersigned begs to inform the Public that he has bought of MARIANO S REYES, the Barber Shop and Chattels, & therein, at No. 27, Pottinger Street, and will | carry on from this date under the name of D. | V, ENRIQUEZ, Hair Dressing Saloon; and
Begs also to notify that he undertakes to receive Surgical Tools for sharpening,
"LIGHTNING,"
[442
Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 15thļinstant, At 3 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
1443
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hangkong, 10th April, 1893. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at TIMOR, PORT Darwin, and QUEEN. SLAND PART, and taking through Cargo
to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND * CATIERTHUN Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Ports,en SATURDAY, the sand instant, at Noon.
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, ice, &c., throughout the voyage..
For Freight or Panage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents Hongkong, 6th April, 1893-1425
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
HE "HE 100 A. I. British Ship
"CELTIC CHIEF," Owen, Master, will land here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 10th February, 1893, [241
Consignees.
AUSTRIAN. ́LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, BUAKIM, MASSAWAH,
HODEDDA, [431
ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE,
D. V. ENRIQUEZ, Hongkong, 7th April, 1893.
SITUATION WANTED,
A
'S HOUSE NURSE.
Address
Mrs. D. JOSEPH, c/o Hongkong fatigraph Offics. Hongkong, toth April, 1893
NOTICE.
JEYE'S SANITARY COMPOUNDS COMPANY, LIMITED.
I
JEYE'S WOOD. PRESERVER OF ANTISEPTIC PAINT,
THE
Steamship
"MARIA VALERIE "
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods, with the exception of | Opium, are being landed at their sink into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf [440
and Godown Company, Limited, whence dell very may be obtained.-
~HE Undersigned have this day boen Appointed SOLE AGENTS for the sale of these PERFECT DISINFECTANTS, and
xis prepared to supply quantities to mult purchasers, at Wholesale Prices. Extra Special terms for Shipping and large Orters..
BF ROBERT RAWLINSON, C.B., CE. Chief Sanitary Engineer, Local Government Board, London, says
It is the best Difsfectant in nie,” “
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Bolldings.
Hongkong, 19th June, 1885,
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
"SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS,,
-A FOR SINGAFORE, HAVRE, LONDON,
HAMBURG AND ANTWERP. HE Steamship
SAR AMRADNORSHIRE,* Cáptain Fí Davies, R.N.R.. will be despatched as above on or abon: WEDNESDAY, the 19th Apell, lúistend of as previously advertlied, man For Freight or Passage, apply to Mar. 27 SPARES DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
|
This vessel brings on Cargo 1-
From Venice, ex S.S. "CARLOTTA," tran- shipped st. Bombay, ----
From Calcutta, ex 9.5. "NIOBE," transhipped at Colombo,
From Trieste, ex 85. “IMPERATOR # transhipped at Bombay.
notion to the contrary be given before 4.P.M. Optional Cargo will go on to-Shanghai unless TODAY be admitted after the Goode have len the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the 17th instant, or they will not be recognised
No Claims
No Fire Insurance has besa effected, and any. Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 17th instant, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.
Agenta, Co Hongkong, 11th April, 1893.
$447
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
*ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship'
"OCEANIC."
The above Steamer having anived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send-in-their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to taki immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side, - PEN
2.
Cargo fimpeding the discharge of the Vanel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expenss
1. S. VAN, BUREN,
Agent,
[xt Hongkong, Tis April, 1895.