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Jongkong
No. 3670
Banks.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL.....£1,500,000
SUBSCRIBED
.........................£1,185,000
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
NTEREST ALLOWED
од CURRENT
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 1 per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For a Month...5 per cent.
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
(20 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ...............................................1,000,000 Subscribed Capital............. 500,000
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:
D. Gillies, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq. H. Stolterloht, Erq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq. :
Chiel Manager, -- GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches.-Loadan, Yokohama, Shanghal and
Amoy.
BANKERS :-m
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Hank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per cent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1893.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED,
***********$2,000,000
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
CAPITAL PAID-UP 251,093.15.0
BANKERS:
CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED
HEAD OFFICE:
No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON.
BRANCHES:
BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAL.
AGENCIES:
PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA,
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RATES OF INTEREST,
LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS
on application.
C:
Insurances.
THE
Telegraph
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1894.
Intimations.
STANDARD. KELLY & WALSH, LD.
ENDOWMENT
ASSURANCE.
1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :- (a)-It secures an immediate Provision for wile and family or other rela-
tives in event of early death, 1 (3)-It provides a"Fund for Retirement. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumplation of small fixed sums of money. (4)-The Surrender and loan values are larger than under ordinary Policies.
1. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE... should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments-he wil 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.
Fall particulars an application,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LIFE OrricË,
Hongkong, 8th August, 1893.
NOTICE,
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THE 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. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2. QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 24th November, 1893-
GENERAL NOTICE.
NOW READ P THE
SHANGHAI NAUTICAL POCKET MANUAL, $1.50. IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DIARY $1.00. IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DATE BLOCK, 750. DOLLARS & STERLING EXCHANGE TABLES,
Hongkong, 31st January, 1804.
2/- to 3/5.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
PUBLISHERS.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
Electric Lighting
throughout
the Premises. ·
THIS
SHANGHAI.
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Telegraphie Address :-
CENTRAL
SHANGHAL"
~HIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river in the centre of the Settlements, is now fitted with the latest modern Improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Sultes and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water lald on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAYS, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS. SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.
An 'Assistant attendi on Passengers by Mail Steamira. N.8.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for an application to the Manager,
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000
$833.333-33- EQUAL TO min.) RESERVE FUND .............................. $318,000.00.
LO YIUK MOOx, Esq.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIE SING, Esq.
and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained LOU TSO SHUN, E19 Every description of Banking and Exebangs business transacted,
132
MANAGER-HO AMEL
on GOODS, &o, taken
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
DAWSON'S PERFECTION OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.
ALLISTON & CO., SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far East,
62, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, 11th December, 1893.
RACES 1894
FOX4
CHANTREY INCHBALD, MARINETRATES to all parts of the
Manager, Hongkong, 6th November, 1803. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE by BV V the ORDI
NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS In this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, sa SATURDAY, the 17th day of February next,
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, with Tecember, 1884.
Entimations.
NOTICE.
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RACES 1894.
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN' COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"HE SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above CoMFANY will be held at the Com-
pany's Office, No. 4, Prays Central, at 12 o'clock (NOON), on SATURDAY, 10th February next, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1891.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 3rd to 10th February, both days inclusive.
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 27th January, 1894-
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THE NEW BALMORAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
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THE date of the ALLOTMENT of SHARES having been POSTPONED until the rath instant applications will be received st the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK until the 10th Instant.
By Order.
W. HUTTON POTTS, Secretary. Hongkong, 1st February, 1894
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE GAREHOLDERS will be held at the YEARLY MEETING of Offices of the Company, No. 14, Frays Central, on MONDAY, the 19th February, 1894, at 3 o'clock P.M.. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 1st December, 1893
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the igth February, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON. THE Steamship
"BULLMOUTH,"
#FEB 4
Captain Scott, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about THURSDAY, the 8th Inst
For Freight or Passage, appiv to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, and February, 1804
[σε THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA (DIRECT). "HE Company's Steamship
THE
"ZAFIRO,"
4ove Port on FRIDAY, the 9th Instant, as
Captain A. W.R. Cabban, will be despatched for
4 P.M.
for Passengers,
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation"
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co,
General Managers.
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Hongkong, 5th February, 1804.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, HE Steamship
THE S
"DENBIGHSHIRE," above Ports on or about TUESDAY, the syth Darles, Commander, will be despatched for the
February.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 25th January, 1894. [149
SAILING VESSELS,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
D. GILLIES THE 100 A. I. British Ship
Secretary.
Hongkong, 1st February, 1894.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
1178
THE TWENTY-FIRTH ORDINARY
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 2, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, na
"MACMILLAN," Guthrie, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co... Hongkong, 1st December, 1893.
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FOR NEW YORK.
"KENILWORTH,"
WEDNESDAY, the 21st February, at Twelve. THE 3/3 L L. I. American Ship o'clock. NOON, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1893
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the arst lost, both days inclusive.
Fy Order.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, 1st February, 1897-
[183 HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. „ NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ·
Baker, Master, now at Shanghai, will load herw for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 5th December, 1894.
Tes
Consignees.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE..
"HE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 6 PERCO
"ONSIGNEES_of CARGO per Steamablp Te per share, DECLARED
"GAELIC."
at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of ShareThe above Steamer having arrived, Consignees bolders held This Day, will be PAYABLE at of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR. Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along-
at Twalve d'elack, Nook, for the perpote of THE HONGKONG HOTEL ROTISSERIE SADDLERY, RACING GEAR. STABLE FURNITURE. PORATION on and after SATURDAY, the 3rd
receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1893,
By Order of the Court of Directors.
TJACKSON,
Chlef Manager
[173 Hongkong, 31st January, 1894 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS--
NTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION
will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 3rd to the 17th day of February next, (both days inclu- alve), during which perled no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
will be RE-OPENED on FRIDAY, the
9th instant, under new and experienced manage-
Tieni
The STRICTEST Attention will be paid to the CUISINE.
A STAFF of thoroughly trained and specially selected servants has bera engaged and will be under the immediate supervision of the Manager. [198 Hongkong, jih February, 1894. NEW STOCKS AND NEW PRICE LIST.
have just issued my NEW PRICE LIST, which is most carefully complied, and a slight reference to it will conclusively prove that the Prices quoted are very reasonable.
HAVE great pleasure in announcing that I
No psins have been spared in the selection T. JACKSON, of every description of Wines and Provisions
"Chiel Manager, with which the Store is fully supplied.
H. RUTTONJEE, [173
13, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, 5th February, 1804-
Hongkong, 31st January, 1894
H
Amusements.
ONGKONG
ATHLETIC
SPORTS.
To be held on the RACE COURSE on SATURDAY, the 10th of March, 1894, Com- mencing at 1.30 P.M.)----
PROGRAMME:
1. 120 Yards' Flat Race (Handicap)..
a. Throwing the Cricket Ball
3 Long Jump.
4. Quarter mile (Handicap); Soldiers, Sallors
-and Polica.
5. Bicycle Race, I mile (Scratch).
6. High Jump.
7. Ladies' Parse; Half mile (Handicap).
B. Veterans' Race.
g. too Yards (Challenge Cup).
10. Tug-obWar,
11. Hurdle Race (120 yards,'10 flights).
12. Quarter mila Flat Race,
13. Mile Flat Race (Handicap); Soldiers, &c.
#4. Mile Flat Raco,
15. 320 Yards (Handlexp).
16. Consolation Race (120 yards),
17. Steeplechase.
16. Mile Bicycle Race (Handicap). Nov. 4, 5, 13 and 18 are open events. Entry forme can be obtained after the toth of February, 1894, at the VICTORIA REGURATION. CLUB, QUARRY BAY ATHLETIC CLUB, HUWGHOM. Docks, or of the Undersigned, and m'kat be sent in not later than February 15th, 1894.
A. DENISON, Honorary Secretary,
HEA C Hongkong, 1st Februny, 15962
PRIVATE BOARD
12, G
ANDER RESIDENCE
LENKALY BUILDINGS"
LAKE GILGANDERE.
WANTED,
Fige
JOURNALIST to the position of
A SUB-EDITOR and SHORT-HAND REPORTER. Must be reliable, experienced and thoroughly competent. Address:
"PROPRIETOR, "JAPAN DAILY ADVERTISER," No. 49. Yokohama. Yokohama, ngth January, 1891.
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P
RACING SADDLES with Fittings complete, 31 OUNCES. JOCKEY WHIPS.
BRIDLES. ! RACING REINS. BROWN LEATHER PONY HARNESS.
NEW CRAVATS, SCARFS, COLLARS, GLOVES, HATS, CARRIAGE RUGS, &c. JOCKEY BOOTS, RACING TOPS,
LANE CRAWFORD&C®
Hongkong, and February, 1804
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THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A, B, C. Code,—TELEPHONE, No. 33.
PROPRIETORS.........................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE HONGKqualled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of
HOTEL--the most commodious and bext appointed Hotel in the Far East,
the town, apposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Fadder's Wharf (the principal landing stago 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, a separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cufsins being
under experienced supervision. THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bathrooms, a lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and Gitted throughout with electric communicators. TRENCH CONVERSATIONAL LESSONS The Rading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and peble
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only 19 supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and, most approyed type conrey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the fire floors share. NIGHT PORTERS mnd. WATCHMEN are continually on duty.
WANTED.
State terms.
Address:
"OBLIVION," c/o Hongkong Telegraph Offles. [195 Hongkong, 5th February, 1894
SITUATION WANTED,
A GENTLEMAN (Bagish) aged 18 or or
saltable employment in an English or German House In Hongkong or any Coast Port of Chisa. Able to sorrespond well la KwazISH, GERMAN and DUTCH, has a thorough practical knowledge of BOOKKEEPING GENERAL OFFICE WORK.
Apply to
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ofa Hongkong Telegraph Office. }: Hongkong, ayid-January, 1894.-
NOTICE..
•RE÷Undersigned having been appointed
Agents forbig KONINKLIJKE PARETVAART
MAATSCHAPPIJ;'
ard prepared to grant through; Bils of Lading to Parts of Jark, Sumatra' (East' and 'West Const) Catetdi - Timor, Sunda Islands, "Dutch New ke, de. Bills of Lading for through. Chest Frond cham Paris to be presented to the
neskened for onestarsignature.
(LAUTE WIGENER & CA
Hongkong, 17th November, 1892.
R. TUCKER
Manage
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W. BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
5,000 NEW CHEAP NOVELS.
WA FALLACE'S PRINCE OF INDIA, author | Dancing Pumps.
Ben Hur.
Ar Telegraph Code,
Gelkia's Text Book of Geology. New Queen's-Regulations- All the Christmas Annuals.
New Stock Solld-sola Tennis Shoes, Also the Renshaw Shoe. '
Association and Rugby Footballs. Indian Clubs
Chevallor's New Song, “Nipper's Lullaby."..
Gentlemen' Brown Russia-and Calf Walking][New Danos Muido,
Boots and Shoes.
WHITAKER'S ALMANACKS-1894,
ung'ngth January, 180gi
W. BREWER. UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, hat
Instant.
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for WARRANTES. A
By Order of the Board of Directors.
T. ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, and February, 1894
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THE PHARMACY, 25, QUEEN'S ROAD, ESSRS. FLETCHER & Co. beg to
Mom the Residents of Hongkong and
the Shipping Community, that they have now OPENED at the above address. The Store is managed by a thoroughly competent Chemist who takes every care that all DRUGS and CHEMICALS used in the compounding of pre- scriptions are PURE and FRESH.
FLETCHER & Co. have on hand a good selection of Druggists' Sundries and Patent Medicines.
kile.
will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessal
expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, 5th February, 1894.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA, TION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM SHANGHAI AND KOBEZ THE Steamship
"POSEIDON" having anived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong informed that their Goods are being landed at and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
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No Calms will be admitted after the Goods. bave left the Godowns, and all claims must be Telephone No. 74) |
FLETCHER & Co,
sent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the 11th instant, or they will not be recognised. Hongkong, aged September, 1893. [28
D.K KNORR'S LION BRAND ANTIPYR IN E.
(DOBE FOR ADULTS 15 TO 35 GRAINS TROY) T8 the most approved and most efficacious GRAINE NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, YEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE, ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Medical Ficulty, Ask for Dr, KNORR'S signature "Dr. KNORR* In red letters. ANTIPYRINE! Each Tia bears the inventor's
"DERMATOL" is the best Vulnerary; ite effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, is described as amazing.
To be had at every reputed Chemist and Druggist.
Bupplies constantly on hand at the China Kapart, lesport, and Bank Co-Sole Agents for
China
Beware of spurious imitations. Hongkong, 1st Amill. +Pea,
HOO LOONG)"
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HE HOO LOONG General Drapery Retablement has narca, view tas contents of several Cases of Goods ex Mail Steamers, from London and Paris; all of the finest zakterial and intest fashion. NOVELTIES in Ladies Dress - Materiais, Fine Cashmere, Plusby Velvet and Valveteens-in every shade. Flannels, Ceylon Shinlogy, Serge, lakest shades in Bilks and Satins, Tablo-covers Towelling, Sheeting, Glores, Hosiery, Embroidered Hand- ketchleis, daj do, ail at reasonable prices, re
Heavy stocks of Spring and Summer: Goods for Ladies' and Children's wase are now mariving dirsot from Europe per mall statisBTA DRA
SAHOO LOONG
No, j) LyndkumÍ TRESOR..
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godawas after tha 11th Instant, will be subject to sent
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
C. ZANELLA, |' Agent' Hongkong, 5th February, 1894.
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. 8. 8. "SIKH," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
Goods are being landed at their riak into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloom Wharf and Godawn Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves dali- very may be obtained,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless. notice is tha confzary be given before 3 PALI TO-DAY.
have leh the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th instant, will be sub- Ject to rent,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
All claims against the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 8th Instant, or they will not be recogained.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowna, where they will ba examined on the 8th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurasice has been effected.
· Bils of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Hongkong, 151 February, 1894.
HONGKONG TIMBER
YARD, WANCHAL REGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER *** Always on Hand, Ass,