Hongkong
Celegraph
3678
Banks.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ...........
Subscribed Capital..................................), 500,000
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:---
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esą,
H. Stolterfoht, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. Kwan Poi Chuan, Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai and
Amoy.
BANKERS:--
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
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Interest for 12 months Plxed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1893. THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
Subscribed CapiTAL. ......................£1,000,000 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
SHANGHAI.
AGENCIES:
PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA,
RATES OF INTEREST,
Insurances.
THE
STANDARD.
ENDOWMENT
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1894.
ASSURANCE RACES
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 sela- *tives in event of exily death,
(5)--It provides a Fund for Retirement.
1894.
Intimations.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
TO-MORROW
(SATURDAY), FEBRUARY 17TH, 1894,
MARTINI
3.45 P.XL
CUP and SPOONS. Ranges, 200, 500 and 600 yarda; 5 Shots at each Range. Entrance fee for Spoons 30 cents.
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RACES 1894.
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ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Honorary Secretary, Hengkang, 12th February, 1894.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPÓA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
YEARLY MEETING of
Offices of the Company, No. 14, Praya 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 41st December, 1893
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS and taking through Carga to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)
THE Steamship
"CATTERTHUN,"
Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Ports on SÚNDAY, the 18th (ritant, at Daylight.
(c)-It supplies an excellent Investment SADDLERY. RACING GEAR! STABLE FURNITURE. TAREHOLDERS will be held at the for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham
for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money. (4)-The Sarrender and loan values are larger than under ordinary Policies.
2. 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, FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Pros. pectus.
Fail particulars on application,
RACING SADDLES with Fittings complete, 31 eances. BRIDLES. JOCKEY WHIPS.
RACING REINS. BROWN LEATHER PONY HARNESS.
NEW CRAVATS, SCARFS, COLLARS, GLOVES, HATS, CARRIAGE RUGS, &c. JOCKEY BOOTS, RACING TOPS,
Hongkong, and February, 1904
LANE CRAWFORD&C%
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LITE OFFICE, Hongkong, 8th August, 1893.
NOTICE.
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B, C, Code:-TELEPHONE, No. 32.
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PROPRIETORS............
A and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained
LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
on application.
Every description of Banking and Exchange basiness transacted.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
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THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
Hongkong, 6th November, 1893
AUTHORISED CAPITAL£1,500,000
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
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-
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SUBSCRIBED
....£1,128,000
BANKERS:
INTERES ALLOWED on
CURRENT CURRENT
per annum on the Dally Balance.
GENERAL NOTICE, - - THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000)
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND ....................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEX SING, Esq.
Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
$833-333-33- '$318,000.00
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 13 Months.......................................5 per cent.
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3 JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI-
NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION
will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong,
TO-MORROW, the 17th day of February, at Twelve o'clock, Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with Statement of Accounts to 318 December, 1893.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
T. JACKSON,
Chial Manager. [172 Hongkong, 16th February, 1894- HONGKONG ANI SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is bereby given that the REGIS
TERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 3rd to the 17th day of February, (both days (sclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
M
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
'ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &e, taken at CURRENT RATES, to all parts of the
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST.
· Honokany, 19th December, 1ÄRE.
Notices of Firms.
1974
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA
TION COMPANY,
B SANDER & Co. will be in charge of the Dy Order of the Board of Directors, Mestra. Company's BUSINESS at this Port during may temporary sheenco.
C. ZANELLA, Agent, Hongkong, 15th February, 1594-
THE
„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
most "HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, 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 Mail Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every dollany, the swisins being
under experienced supervision.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th February, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1894.
This well-known Steamer is specially fited
bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Ice, doc., throughout the voyage. A duly quali Bed Surgeon is carried.
Agents.
For Freight or Passago, apply to.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Hongkong, 7th February, 1894.
Food
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
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“HE Company's Steamship
"THALES."
THE
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, HE TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the MEETING I SHAREHOLDERS in the above Porta on SUNDAY, the 18th instant, af
Company will be held at the Company's Office, | No. 2, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, en WEDNESDAY, the 21st February, st Twelve 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 21st inst
By Order,
both days Inclusive.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, 1st February, 1894.
NOTICE.
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KETINGS for work la connection_with
M the C. E. A will be held by Mrs. BIRD,
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators.
15th February; Mr. HAWKINS, 18 March 1 The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the now, Bar and public | Mrs. WODEHOUSE, 8:b, 15th and aabd March, at BILLIARD ROOMS (Slx English and American Tables) are fitted with avery, convenience, 3.30. It is hoped that Members will be able to The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. | attend. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convoy passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to wash of the £ve floors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty,
Hongkong, 17th November, 1892.
2. TUCKER
Manager.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
NOW READY
THE
SHANGHAI NAUTICAL POCKET MANUAL, $1.50.
IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DIARY, $1.00. IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DATE BLOCK, 750. DOLLARS & STERLING EXCHANGE TABLES, 21. to 3/6,
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Hongkong. 31 January, 1824.
Masonic,
LODGE
VICTORIA
HONGKONG, No. 1036
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above By Order of the Court of Directors.
T. JACKSON,
Chist Manager. HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 17th Hongkong, 31st January, 1894
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Brethren are cordially invited.
Potels.
FUJIYA HOTEL,
MIYANOSHITA, HAXONE.
Four and a half hours from Yokohama, FIRST-CLASS ·· ACCOMMODATION, NATURAL HOT SPRINGS.
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THE ELECTRIC LIGHT IN ALL THE TWO NEW ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES,
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EXCELLENT CUISINE,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
PUBLISHERS.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
Electric Lighting
throughout
the Premirez.
SHANGHAI.
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Telegraphic Address an
CENTRAL
SHANGHAL."
Hongkong, 13th February, 1894.
NOTICE.
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HE Undersigned having been appointed THE
Agents for the KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART
MAATSCHAPPIJ,
are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading to | Forts of Java, Somatra (East and West Coast) Celebes, Timor, Sanda Islanda, Datch New Gaines, &c., &c. Bille of Lading for through Cargo from these Parts to be presented to the Undersigned for countersignature.
LAUTS, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 25th November, 1893. Fr289.
WANTED,
Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, 15th February, 1804 1240
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL..
THE Steamship
"BENVENUE," Captain Thomson, due here on or about 19th instant, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. "Hongkong, 7th February, 1894.
[ncy
-"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
"HE Steamship THE
.
"PATHAN,"
Captain Wright, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the sist instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 13th February, 1804.
* SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON.
THE Steamship
[ast
"CONCH," Captain Moses, will be despatched for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A JOURNALIST to fill the position of Pron or about FRIDAY, the 23rd instant.
"SUB-EDITOR and SHORT-HAND
REPORTER. Must be rellable, experienced and thoroughly competent,
Address:
PROPRIETOR,
"JAPAN DAILY ADVERTISER," No. 49. Yokohams.
Yokohams, 20th January, 1894,
SITUATION WANTED.
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SHEWAN & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, 8th February, 1804′′
Tary
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
THE Steamship
"DENBIGHSHIRE," GENTLEMAN (English) aged 28, seeks | Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the suitable employment in an English or above Ports on or about the roth proxime, Garman House in Hongkong or any Count Port fastend of as previously advertised. of China. Able to correspond well la ENGLISH, For Freight or Pamigo, apply to GERMAN and DUTCH, has a thorough practical
DODWELL, CARLILL & Caj knowledgeal BOOK-KEEPING and GENERAL
Agents, OFFICE WORK.
[149 Hongkong, 8th February, 1894.
"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
Apply to
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NOTICE.
THE Steamship
instant, at 3.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Visiting His long-established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river in the "THE HONGKONG HOTEL ROTISSERIE Captain J. C. Williamson, R.N.R., will be des-
Hongkong, 13th February, 1804,
Fass centre of the Settlements, is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water tald BOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 254.
REGULAR MEETING of the BOTHEN on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAVE, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
A MARK LODGE will be held at the FREE
MASONS"- HALL, Zeiland Street, an MONDAY, the 19th instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 10th February, 1894.
Amusements.
HONGKONG ATHLETIC
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SPORTS.
To be held on the RACE COURSE én SATURDAY, the roth of March, 1894, Com
5. N. YAMAGUCHI,mending at 1.30.P.M.
Proprietor.
PEAK HOTEL.
OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND,
THIS commodions and well, appointed
THOTRE situated at a height of 1230 bed above sea-level, kaving been Lased by the Froprietors of the "VICTORIA, HOTEL G — Now OPEN and will be run in conjunction with thek HOTEL in Queen's Road, thus enabling them to offer speciál inducementă tu Visitors såd Residents,
SPECIAL. WINTER RATES TROM NOVEMBER 187, 1893,. TO MARCH 3182)
1894.
One person, per day................
“One person, për Wölk umu
PROGRAMME Į
1. 120 Yards' Flat Race (Handicap).
s. Throwing the Cricket Ball.
* Long Jump.
4 Quarter mila (Handicap); Soldiers, Sallors
and Police.
Bicycle Race, a mile (Scratch),
& High Jum
2) Ladles Farso ¡¿Half mile (Handicap),',
Veterans. Racs.
p. zoo Yards (Challenge Cup),
to Tug-of-War,
11. Hurdle Race (izo yards, 10 flights).
13. Quarter mile Flat Race."
Elle Fiat Race (Handicap); Soldiers, &c. 14. Mile Flat Race.
15. 220 Verde (Handicap), ****
818-300] (156. Consolation Race (120 yards) SAL
Steeplechase
~15-Mils Bicych Race(Haddjcup):
One person, one manth unmannina 359]> Nos. 4; 3, 13 and 18 are open eyenis. Entry
Married couple (occupying one room) per
forms can be obtained after the toth of February,
day sister", $1862, at the VICTORIA RECREATION, CLAR, Married couple (occupying one room) per
Married coupla (occupyli
Ter full particulars.
OFARRY BAY ATHLETIC CLUB, HUNUHOM
aspoon) : 33.09 | | ees, or of the Undersigned, and must be sent
in moc inter than February 25th, 1894.
A. DENISON,
COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS. SEPARATË ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 64,
An Assistant attends on Pauengers by Mali Steamers. ‚N.B.—Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,
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F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR. ·
HONGKONG
TRADING COMPANY.
FOR THE RACES.
NEW STOCK
OF
FELT HATS, TERAI HATS, PEARL AND FAWN SHELL HATS.
SCARVES AND TIES, RACING COLORS
MADE TO ORDER, AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED,
Honorary Samstay,
z to %, D'Agullar Sizest,
1. P. COTTAM
Twill be RE-OPENED on FRIDAY, the 9th instant, under new and experienced manage
ment.
The STRICTEST ATTENTION will be paid to the CUISINE
A STAFF of thoroughly trained and specially | selected servants has been engaged and will be under the immediate supervision of the Manager.
Hongkong, 5th February, 1894-
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THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS,
"ARGYLL," patched for the above Port on or about the 24th proximo,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th February, 1894
Consignees.
(Corner of Queen's Road and Duddill Stredį | AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY.
“HE Undersigned has always thought that Tuch place as this was the one thing naeded to it in betweès HOTEL LIFE and the
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, - PRIVATE BOARDING. House—providing” It - be First-class in every detail A place where one FROM TRIESTE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSAWAH at any hour of the Day, up to 11 P.M.; or later. 'HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, If notice be given. He is also prepared to
PENANG AND SINGAPORE, SUPPLY MEALS PRIVATE PARTIES
MENU OF ORDER-The Parties sending
* | Diaben, doo, for same-and Cash. Scala.com
application.
Monthly Board for One Person.....$95.00
AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always on hand and served in every Btyle,
Breakfast........................¶¶¶¦ BAJO
Dinner otsimisaritump$1.00
› SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served in Excellent Bryle av short notice.
Hongkong, gid May, 1893-
W. THOMAS, Proprietor,
NGAI SHANG,
fox
20, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. VÄTTAN FURNITURE Rof Every Description. CHAIRS, COUCHES, TABLES, BASKETS,
CHILDREN'S COTS,' &c, &c. : Latest Patterns, Best Workmanship, *
MANAGING PARTNER=17 | | Raitan Córs, Splle Rattan, Castol' ba? Vilk
Hundries of all kinds, gdy
add Movember) #BE
THEMARQUIS BACQUEHEM »
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed' at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained
This vessel brings on Cargo — From Venice, ex S.S. "MASSIMILIANO," transhipped at Tries'e.
From Calcntia, ex 8.3. "AGLÁIA,” (IRB- shipped at Colombo,
From Trieste, ex 5.8. “IMPERATOR," traz shipped at Bombay.
Optional Cargo:will go on to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary be given befors 10 o'clock. TO-MORROW.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns; and all Claims must buy- sent in to the Undersigned before Noder on the Both instant, or they will not be recognized.
No The Ingwrande has been effected, and ART Gooda renalming in the Godowas after the hoths instant, will be subject to reut. **
Bill of Lading will be countersigană