No. 3521
Banks.
The
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 1,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP........................£ 351,093-15.0
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: WE. -Keswick, Esq.-Chairman. Adolf von André, Esq. | F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Engi David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE ; The Hon.}.}. Keswick | The Hon. C. P. Chater, H. Hopplus, Esq.
Head Ofice-3, Princes Street, London. Branches—Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shanghai,
Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama:
RATES OF INTEREST,
Hongkong Telegrapy.
Entimations.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA MASONIC BENEVOLENCE FUND.
NEMERGENCY MEETING of the
A BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the above
FUND, is hereby called for MONDAY, the 14th August, 1893, at 5.15 o'clock at the MASONIC HALL
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
Secretary.
Hongkong, gth August, 1893.
NOTICE.
1895
SPECIAL SESSIONS of HER MÅ.
ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS A JESTY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE
and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained on application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, roth April, 1863-
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THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL ....£1,600,000 SUBSCRIBED
21,188,000
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
'NTEREST ALLOWED оп CURRENT CCOUNTS the Rate of a per cout. per annum on the Dally Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS ——
For 12 Months.................................................5 per cent.
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th February, 1893- [192 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.
Subscribed Capital...................
..........
£300,000
HEAD OFFICE:~HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:
D. Gillles, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
H. Stolterfakt, Esq.
ChowTungShang, Esq.
will be held in the JUSTICES' ROOM, at the MACISTRACY, 11 Eleven o'clock in the Forencon ef TUESDAY, the 15th day of August, 1893, for the purpose of considering an application from one YUNG CHUNG, otherwise WILLIAM YOUNG, for the Transfer to himself of the adjunct Licence now held by A. G. Wise, Exquire, as Oficial Administrator to the late MARTEN HANSEN, for the Premises knowa as houses Nos. 21 and 23. Pottinger Street, under the sign of "THE CRITERION RESTAU RANT."
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H. E. WODEHOUSE,
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. Police Magistrata. The Magistracy, Hongkong, and August, 1893. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
OTICE is
of
NARY HALF YEARLY MEETING the SHAREHOLDERS is this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of August next, at 13 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1893.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,.
"Chief Manager. Hongkong, 18th July, 1893.
[846 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS
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Chowing Shang, ENTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION
Chief Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the gib to 19th day of August next, (both days inclusive), durlag which period no TRANSFER OF SHARES
B'ra,chez-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and can be regletered,
Amoy.
BANKERS-
The Can'mercial Bank of Scotland. Pares lanking Co, and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Fixed, 3 per Cent,
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CURRENT ACCOUNTS" Hongkon, 1, 24th May, 1893.
Insurances.
THE
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STANDARD.
ENDOWMENT
ASSURANCE.
By Order of the Court of Directors;
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th July, sŘada HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
If
“HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET: TING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held
In the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1893.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 21st August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
[860 Hongkong, 1st August, 1893. DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK AND COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL
TWEETING of SHAREHOLDERS to the abors COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1893.
Entimations.
KELLY & WALSH,LD.
NOW READE
PRICE $2.50..
DOLLARS AND STERLING
EXCHANGE TABLES,
AT DIFFERENT RATES
FROM 2 TO 3/-
ASCENDING BY ONE SIXTEENTH OF A PENNY.
Hongkong, 5th August, 1893.
KELLY & WALSH. LIMITED,
PUBLISHERS.
THE
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Intimations.
STOLEN OF STRAYED.
BLACK TERRIER PUP with White -Spot on chest, answering to "DEVIL" Reward on returning sama to Government Civil Hospital.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS..
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.
Hongkong, ruh August, 1893. '. 901 THE Company's Steamship
VICTORIA ENGLISH SCHOOLS,
"CRAIGENGOWER," CAINE ROAD, Tfor the Now Term on MONDAY, 14th HESE SCHOOLS will be RE-OPENED
fastent
HEAD MASTER. Hongkong, rith August, 1893.
NOTICE
1 (898
HAVE Resumed Charge of The Hongkong
Telegraph.
"HAILOONG,"
Captain Reach, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 13th instant, at Daylight,
Fat Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, 12th August, 1893.
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EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR KOBE (DIRECT).
I
Ŕ. FRASER-SMITH,
Editor & Proprietor
THE Steamship
Hongkong, 8th August, 1893,
"MENMUIR
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HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin *—A, B, C, Code,~TELEPHONE, NO, 32.
PROPRIETORS....
.........THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG Oommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, the town, opposed all acral food des eaua the Hongkong Club, adjacented in the centre of (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, at separate tables, la supplied with every delicacy, the cufsins being
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, are 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, Bax and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are served at any hour
adjoins the Horst, 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 above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,
IN
Hongkong, rath February, 1892.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
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W. BREWER.
New Stock Ladies' Shoes. Tennis Bats, Balls, Neta, &c. Hand-painted Photo zrames. Photo Albums. Photo Screens. New French Navela
Hongkong, tath July, 1893.
METAL
New Music, 5 pieces for $1.
Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Coursing and Falconry, Hunting and Driving. Billiards by Cook.
Essays on Naval Defence.
| Brassey's Naval Annual.
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD
SHOOTING SEASON 1893!
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FOWLING PIECES IN CASES WITH IMPLEMENTS. MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES, WINCHESTER CARBINES, COLTS "LIGHTNING" CARBINES, REVOLVERS.
ELEYS CARTRIDGE CASES.
COVERED, GREEN, BLUE AND BROWN, CARTRIDGES LOADED with (E.C.) or "ALLIANCE" GUNPOWDER,
PIGON, WILKS AND LAWRENCE "ALLIANCE" SPORTING POWDER.
NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.
GUN CLEANERS,öc. &c
LANE CRAWFORD&C 3
Hongkong, 9th August, 1803.
(1071
1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:- (a)—it secures an Immediate Provision
for wife and family or other rela tives in event of early death. (8)-It provides a Fund for Retirement. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money. A (d)-The Sonender and lean valder sro ||
larger that under ordinary Policies, 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE_ should the Policy-holder wish to dia- continue future payments-ho will be entitled to receive, on application, & FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sumpany held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, COM
AUGHT HOUSE, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, THIS long established SELECT Family Hotpaluated on the Band, facing the river, in the
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21st August, at 3.30 P for the purpose of WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPIRS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS, presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st December last,
TO TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to arst Angust, both days inclusive..
By Order of the Board of Directors,
FRANK W. WATTS, Manager.
(896 Hongkong, 9th August, 1893,
THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, (LIMITED).
OTICE is hereby given that at a MEET-
NING of the DIRECTORS of this Com
Assured, as explained in the Pros-Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of July,
pe ctize. Full particulars on application,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents,
OFFICE. STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. Hongkos g. 8th August, 1893.
[747 SOUTH-BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INS URANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND,
THE Un dersigned are prepared to accept T
FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES favourable te tms.
Current rales, and a guaranteed Boots équal to that paid by the local Offices.
S. J. DAVID &'Co., Agents
Hongkong, in! November, 1893.
GENERAL NOTICE.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
189% CALL of Blity Cents per Share was centre of the Settlements, has intely undergone steleive alterations, and la, npve fitted with mads upon all Members holding Ordinary
Shares
of the Company, and that the same will be latest modem Improvements, including Bathani Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites
De PAYABLE to the Secretary at the Office of and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid of LOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAVE, etc, and hested the Company aforesaid, or to MestrL SYME & Coy the Company's Agents at SixGAPORE, ON or before the 3rd September, 1893
And Notice is also given that, in accordancé with Clause 24 of the Company's Articles of Association, if the Sam Payable in respect of any Call be not paid on or before, the wild 3rd September, 1863, the Holder for the Ume being of the Bhare in respect of which the Calf shell have been made shall pay interest for the same; at the rats of Ten Dollars per cantum per annam from the said ged September, 1893, to the time of the actual payment.
SHAREHOLDERS are requested to note that SCRIP must be sent in when Paying Calls, in order that such Payments may be endorsed [415 there
By Order of the Directors,
BEATAVOD, GOURDIN,
Secretary. Hongkung, 29th July, 1593.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL
(LIMITED.)
TAELS 600,000 - $833.333-33- TOxuncossation) RESERVE FUND $318,000.00.
STEAMSHIP CORYIA.”
[855
"AKE notice that I have received an autho-
Ty and the 20th June, 1893, from the
Board als Trade, London, authorising moto BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
change the name of the Steamship “OURYLA,” Lo Yeux MooM, Esq. and last frons this data the unid Steámskip | will LEX SING, Esq. LOU TSO'SHUM, Esq.
be called and known by the name of "KWONG
MANAGER-HO AMEL MARINE AG to all parts of the FARINE RISKS an GOODS, &é, taken
World Mouth
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9. PRAYA Hongkong, 17th December, 1883.
The Gleamer leaves for CANTON on Suw. au Jardine's Whart, West Point & be steamer DAY,TUESDAY, and THURSDAY Evenings bertha'
As always Superior Accommodation for Passen
20 GASTSBUNG EZ KAL
to a
comfortable temperature during winter,-
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE LINER PARTIES, ME
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on_will_bcompleted during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Patzangers by MI Steamiri, NB-TELEGRAPHIC ADDREM:~"CENTRAL, SHAGĦAL"
736
1 E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR
W. POWELL & CO.
HAVE REGI VED
A CAPITAL LE IN
TWINE HAMMOCKS,
SUITABLE FOR DECK OR VIANDAH USE
|'Anguil,' 1503.
W. DWELL & CO.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
FTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP
A SHARES of this Company will be
TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.
By Order,
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will be despatched TO-MORROW, the 13th instan!
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, gth August, 1893.
TH
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R. LYALL,
Secretary, Hongkong, 10th April, 1893-
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
SUMMER CHARGES. JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER,
$75 PER MONTH
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SAILING VRSSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
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HE roo A. I. Hawallan Dark
"FOOHNG SUEY," Mahony, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and August, 1891.
1870
FOR NEW YORK.
Peddar Street or to the Eastward. for BOARD and LODGING ROOMS facing THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Bark
FURNISHED ROOMS without Board $45 Per Month. Apply to Manager andjor Secretary.
HONGKONG HOTEL Hongkong, 19th May, 1894.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
THE Steamship
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"ARRATOON APCAR," Captain J. E. Hansen, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 17th Instant,
utz P.M.
For Freight or Passage, suply to Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
JI
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FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
“HE Company's Steamship
TH
“SAGAMI MARU,"
will be despatched for the above named Ports on THURSDAY, the ryth instant.
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS,
Agent..
Hongkong, Sth August, 1893.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. HE Steamship
TH
"BENALDER,"
[882
Captain Melṇtosh, will be despatched as above on or about roth instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &.Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 9th August, 1893.
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FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL' THE Steamship.
THE
*ARGYLLTMTM
Captain J. C. Willamson, R.N.R., wil be déspatched for the above Port on or about
"FREEMAN," Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and August, 1801/
„Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
1871
"ARRATOON APCAR" having arrived from the shore Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed, that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after the 14th instant, will be landed at Consigners! dlake and cagenan Into the Colomeus.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agents.
Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"BELGIC."
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignment of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from slong- dide.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Henghong, Bth August, 1893.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
S. 9. "CARDIGANSHIRE,”” FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed'nt their
SUNDAY, the soth instant, instead of as pro-risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and viously advertised.
For Freight of Fassage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agcuts.
Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
-IIBI
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
Steamship "TROCAS," Steamship "SPONDILUS," Steamship "ELAX"
Steamship "VOLUTE" Steamship "MUREX" Steamship #TURBO." Steamship "CONCH."
Steamship "CLAM.”
صيب
Steamskip “BULLMOUTH."
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, -Taking Cargo on through HEI of Lading to
NEW YORK...
THEN
HE Next Salling will be the Steamship
*A "SPONDILUS,
vís SINGAPORE, on or about hist August. To be followed by the Steamship
i: *ELAX":
For Freight, &c., apply to
Hongkong, 28th July, zá
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents
FRA
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Kowloon Wharf and Godown · Company, t Kowloon, whenes and/or from the wäärves dell- very may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless noties to the contrary be given before. 3 PM) TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and ail Goods remaining undelivered after the 17th instant will be subject Lo rent
All claims against the Steamer must be pas- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th instant, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Gooda 'áré to be left in the Godowis, where they will be examined on the 17th instant, at 3:7M
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Blis of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO,
Agents. -Hongkong, roth August, 1893----
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
· NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5: 8, "MORAY," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
Co
STRAITS,
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at thele risk, Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, a Kowloon, whence and/or from the wisryes
NB-The Steamers of this 'Line' will be dailvery may be obtained. despatched monthly from Hongkong, and offer exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishable t
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless noties
cargo, owing to an improved method of ventile DA cory be given before Pal. TO tion Coples of reports on out-turn of cargoes have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining
No claims will be admitted after the Good may be had on application to the Agents.
undellyered after the 14th instant will be subject
*SHIRE » LINE OF STEAMERS:
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
HE Steamship
MONMOUTHSHIRE, Captain Coming, will be defranched as above on or about SATURDAY, 1h8 2601 August.
For Freight or Passage, apply to!;
DODWELL, CARLILD & CO.
Mongkong, 18th July, 1998.
10 rent
All claims against the Steamer must be punë sented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th instant, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods aen ta be' left. In the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th fast, at 3 PMC
No Fire Inson has been effected, Bills of Laking will be countersigned MAGNUM DODWELL, CARLILL à Cas
{ Agents, (400 |_ Hongling, KIZ Ángang 1103-