No. 3547
Banks.
The
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
Hongkong Telegraph.
Insurances.
THE
STANDARD.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,500,000 ENDOWMENT SUBSCRIBED tervəsirovnakitimus £1,185,000
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
NTEREST ALLOWED
NCCOUNTS
CURRENT
We Rate of 2 per cent.
per annum on the Dally Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS —–
For 17 Month.........................................5 per cent.
14
M
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JOHN THURBURN.
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
£1,000,000 500,000
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ...................i
Subscribed Capital..
Court of Directors:→→→
D. Gilles, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Erg.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen,250,
H. Stolterfoht, Esq.
Chief Manager,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branchis.—Landon, Yokohama, Stanghal and
Amoy.
BANKERS:-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
4 #
6
15
CURRENT ACCOUNTS'
Hongkong, zah May, 1893.
H
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THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN; AND
THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
..........£2,000,000
CAPITAL CALLED-UP....
***** 251,093.15.0
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Erq.—Chairman. Adoll von André, Esq. [F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.
HONGKONG COMMITTEE: The Hon. J. J. Keswick. | The Han, C. P. Chater. H. Hopplus, Esq.
Hind Office-3, Princes Street, London. Branches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shangbal.
Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama.
RATES OF INTEREST,
ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS
and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained on application.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1803.
Notices of Firms.
ASSURANCE.
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. (5)—It provides a Fund for Retirement. (c)—It supplies un excellent Investment
for the regular' accumulation of small fixed sums of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan valoes are largerikan under ordinary Policies. 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN |
THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments-he will be entitled to receive, on application, a FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained In the Pros- pectus.
Full particulars on application,
·
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LIVE OFFICE.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1893. -
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1893.
Intimations.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, altuated on the Bund, facing the river, in the centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and, is now fitted with he 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 heated
to a comfortable temperature during winter.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.
The Electric Lighting now partly fald on will be completed during this year, 1892. Än Ärsistant will attemd on Passengers by Matt Steamers. N.8.~~TELIORAPHIC ADDRESS —–—"CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,”
736
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
747 S
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept
TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES 63 fraourable terms.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
JUST
LANDED
CIGARETTES,.
fn Splendid Condition, of the following Well Known and very Popular Brands :-
WEET CAPORAL.
:
KINNEY'S STRAIGHT CUT.
FULL DRESS STRAIGHT CUT.
OTTO
DE ROSE.
YELLOW PLUSH.
OGDEN'S BIRD'S EYE.
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KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
Hongkong, 31st August, 1893-
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S. J. DAVID & Co., Agenti Hongkong, rit November, 189 .
THE
NOTICE.
"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.......$1,000,000
-------------
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Polictes granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary, HEAD OFFICE. No. 3, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST.' Hongkong, ist September, 1893-
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GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) TAELS 600,000
CAPITAL,
$833-333-33. EQUAL TO F887 RESERVE FUND $318,000.00,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE SING, Esq.
LO YRUK MOON, Esq. Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.
HUMPHREYS' ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
M SECRETARY of the above-named TR. HART BUCK has been appointed
Company
MANAGER-HO AMEL
World, MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken
S CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 1 & 2, PRAVA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 18RE.
1974
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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
Governing Directors.
Hongkong. 7th September, 1893.
NOTICE
R. HART BUCK is Authorized to Sign
Mour FIRM per procuration.
· JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Hongkong, 7th September, 1893.
NOTICE.
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
Intimat'ons.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
[SUMMER CHARGES.
R. CHAU TSEUNG FAT has been
to the
Company, utca Mr. WOO LIN YUEN, deceased,
By Order of the Board of Director,
JM (KWAN HOI CHURN),
Managing Director,
Hongkong, 1st September, 1893.
A. E.
978
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, $75 PER MONTH
for BOARD and LODGING in ROOMS facing Peddar Street or to the Eastward.
FURNISHED ROOMS without Board $45 Per Month. Apply to Manager andjes Secretary,
HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, xgth May, 1893.
1587 THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, (Corner of Queen's Road and Dudásli Straat.) *RE Undersigned has always thought that that
TR
W. POWELL & CO.
- NOW OPENING
LARGE SHIPMENTS OF
NEW GOODS.
PERSONALLY SELECTED BY OUR
MR. & MRS. JOHN POWELL.
Hangkore 9th September, 1803
W. POWELL & CO.
SHOOTING SEASON 1893!
FOWLING PIECES IN CASES WITH IMPLEMENTS, MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES, WINCHESTER CARBINES, COLTS' "LIGHTNING"-CARBINES, REVOLVERS,
ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES !---. METAL.COVERED, GREEN, BLUE AND BROWN.
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CARTRIDGES LOADED with (E.C) or "ALLIANCE" GUNPOWDER.
PIGOU, WILKS AND LAWRENCE'S "ALLIANCE" SPORTING POWDER.
NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.
WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS GUN CLEANERS,' &c, &c.
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LANE CRAWFORD&C°?
Hongkong. 9th August, 1703.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
|
Intimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA.
TION COMPANY.
THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET-
ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAM at the COMPANY'S HOTIL on FRIDAY, 15th September, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving Statement of the Accounts of the Company
to goth June, 1801, with the Report of the Directors, and to discuss any matters that may competently be brought before the meeting.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from and to 13th September, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
Secretary.
Toto
R. LYALL,
Hongkong, 25th August, 1803.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 15th September, at 4 o'clock ? M., for the purpose, of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 30th April last, and of declaring Dividends.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the and to the 15th Sept., both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
Hongkong, 24th August, 1893.
NOTICE
W. H. RAY, Secretary.
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THE SHAMEEN HOTEL AND LAND COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOT
of
'OTICE is hereby given that the ORDI.
NARY GENERAL MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the above-named Com- pany will be held in the COMPANY'S OFTICK, No. 7. D'AQUILAR STREET, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, at Nook, for the purpose of receiving the Directors' Report and a Statement of Accourt of the Company's business to goth June, and electing Directors and Auditor for the ensuing year.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to the 24th fast, Lackalve:
By Onder of the Board of Directors,
R. C. HURLEY, Secretary. Hongkong, 8th September, 1893
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
[1000
"THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
TERRANEOLDERS in the above
Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, on SATURDAY, the 23rd fastant at Noow, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1892
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th to the 23rd
September, both days fnclusive.
[1001
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 9th September, 1893.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
FTER date NO
GOVERNMENT.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KOBE.
THE Company's Steamship
"MARQUIS BACQUEHEM," Captain G. Wallasching, will leave for the above places TOMORROW, the 13th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
C. ZANELLA,. Agent. Hongkong, rath September, 1893
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
rogs
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
"HE Company's Steamship THE Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the "HAITAN,"
above Ports TO-MORROW, the 13th fastant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, General Managers. Hongkong, 13th September, 1803. [1008
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL "HE Steamship
TH
#PORT ALBERT," Captain C. E. Bird, R.N.R., will be despatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the oth instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 8th September, 1893. [947
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
Steamship "TROCAS," Steamship. "SPONDILUS."
Steamibip "ELAX".
Steamship "VOLUTE *
Steamship "MUREX."
Steamship #TURBO."
Steamship "CONCH,"
Steamship "CLAM,"
Steamship "BULLMOUTH."
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON, Taking Carge on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK
THE Next Salling will be the Steamship
"ELAX."
via BANGKOK and SINGAPORE, on or abort ist October.
For Freight, &c., apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 31st August, 1893. [971 N.B.-The Steamers of this Line will be
despatched monthly from Hongkong, and offer exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishabla cargo, owing to an improved method of ventila.... tion. Copies of reports on cut-turu of cargoes may be had on application to the Agents.
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
A SHARES 4 IN FULLY PAID-UP THE 3/3 L. 1. L American Bark
TRANSFERRED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.
Secretary,
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By Order,
R. LYALL
Hongkong, roth April, 1893.
THE PHARMACY, 26, QUEENS ROAD. ESSRS.. FLETCHER & Co. beg to
Minform the Residents of Hongkong and the Shipping Community, that they purpose OPENING at the above address in a few days Flist-class Drug Store. The store will be managed by a thoroughly competent Chemist who will take every care that all Drugs and Chemicals used in the compounding of pres- criptions are Pure and Fresh,
FLETCHER & Co. will have on hand a good selection of Druggists' Sundries and Patent Medicines.
The exact date of Opening will be announced
FLETCHER & Co, Hongkong, 4th September, 1893.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A, B, C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 33.
later.
PROPRIETORS.......
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
SKEELY (V QUTded to fit in between HOTEL LIFE and the the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf
THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East,
Telegraphic Address "SODRINGS," Hongkong, (A.B.C. Code 4th Edition.)
AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &
:
GENERAL MERCHANTS. No. 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, Under Messrs. Douglas Laprik & Co.'s Offices.
Mesins, A. E. SKEELS & Co. under- take Sales Privately, or by Auction, of 'any class of Goods or Property, Prompt Settlements Guaranteed Immediate Cash advanced on Goods for Auction.
Cargoes received for Storage, Insurances effected.
Hongkong, 28th April, 1893
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F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS,, SALLMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION 'MER. CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION; A
AGENTS,
PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
-SOLE AGENTS FOR ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
COMPOSITION/
HA
HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT. DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,
&G,
52
EVERY KIND OF.
SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK
REASONABLE PRIO
"Hongkong, 14th July, 1893-
PRIVATE BOARDING HOUss-providing it be First-class in every detail. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at any hour of the Day, up to 11 P.ML or later If notice be given. Ha'is sisa prépared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or ORDER-the Parties sending Dishes, &c., for same-and Cash, Scale on application.
Monthly Board for One Person...$35.00 Tifla Gomiommunemumpuna$15.00-
(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 tabica, is suppiled with every delicacy, the cutting being
under experienced supervision. THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bath-roeras, 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, Bar and publie
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 HOTEL, and is under the same Management,
AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS BAY 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 abora,
NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.
en hand and served in every Styla. ··
Breakfast $0.50 Tiin vii$0.75' Dionez ............$1,00 SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS servad In Excellent Style at short notice.
W. THOMAS,
Hongkong, grd May, 1893.
Proprietor.
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BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
Hongkong, 14th February, 1892.
B. TUCKER
Manager.
W. BREWER.
JUST RECEIVED VAL
1989
"ALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
"FREEMAN,"
Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1893.
1871
Consignees.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE
CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their The above Steamer having anived, Consignees Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from long-
alde.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk' and expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent Hongkong, 6th September, 1893, AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM
[
NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship.
MARQUIS BACQUEREM having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, LONDON AND Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wa
GLASGOW.
13. Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 24th August, 1893.
1939
THE MIKE COAL MINING COMPANY.
"HE MIIKE' COAL ia s
THE [108
BITUMINOUS COAL of dark reddish colour. For steam purposes It has been pronounced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japanese Coals. Its export ·là increasing yearly,' and the oplatons expressed by several of the largest regular
and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery. may be obtained.
This vessel brings on Cargo - From Venice, ex 8.5. "CARLOTTA" tran- shipped at Bombay.
From Calcutta, ex 5.5. "AGLAIA,” tran- shipped at
Colombo,
From Trionie, ex 8.5. "IMPERATRIK,”: transhipped at Bombay.
Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghel unless notice to the contrary be given before 4 V.Mi, TO-DAY.
COMFORTABLY FURNISHED UN A NEW STOCK of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS & SHOES in BROWN RUSSIAM and consumers are in testimony of the excellent 18th instant, or they will not be recognised.
FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and
7, Pedder's Hill. [36
Table Accommodation,
Apply to
Mrs. MATHER,
*Hongkong, 28th February, 1803. CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON, 'COAL" CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE SHIRE VISITING MANILA SUPPLIED WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &c. WATER 4 BALLAST BOATS, "Manila, vgth March, 1895.
2-1
MOROCCO-LEATHER,
LADIES' WALKING SHOES in MOROCCO LEATHER.
LADIES TENNIS SHOES, "The Renakaw," NEW STOCK BRIAR PIPES, TOBACCO POUCHES, &c. SPLENDID STOCK of ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS and other PICTURES, NEW PATENT OPAQUE BANK ENVELOPES. EXCHANGE TABLES,
Hooglung: 26th August, 1893,
TO 3- $2.00€
W. BREWER. UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
QUEEN'S EDAD
qualities of this coal.
Attention la called to the following advantages to Ships" Owners and Captains, who coal their bunkers direct from the Undersigned (---
FRESHNESS of the coal, UNIFORMITY of quality, FREEDOM from Impurities.
Supply in soy quantity on shortest netice. Quick despatch.
BEST of weight; stay etc.
MITSUI BUSKAN KAISHIA,
Mary Malu Aganis Mongkong, jik Rapiamber, 1861.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noow on the
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 18th instant, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
C. ZANELLA, Agent. Hongkong, 11th September, 1893. [995
HONGKONG "TIMBER
YARD, WANCHAL REGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER
Ways on Hand,
L MALLORY. Hongkong: 24th June, 109180
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