ongkong
Telegraph
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No. 3681.
Banks.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ............................................
1,000,000
Insurances.
THE
STANDARD.
Subscribed Capital....................................n 500,00 ENDOWMENT
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:--
D. Gilles, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
ChowTing Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuan, Esq.
H. Stolterfoht, Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches.-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and
Amor,
BANKERS :--
The Commercial Bank of Scotland.
Parrs Banking Co., and The Alilance Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 pmr Cent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1893.
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THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
£2,000,000
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL CAPITAL PAKD-UP numerous), 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,
ASSURANCE.
1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:--- (o)-It secures an Immediate Provision
2.
for wife and family or other rela- tives in event of early death. (3)—It provides a Fund for Retirement. (c)--it supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accemulation of small fired, sums of money.
(4)—The Surrender and loan values are
larger than under ordinary Policies.
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,
■ 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 LIFE OFFICE.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1893.
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SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
“HE Undersigned are to accept
fraourable terms.
ALLOWED CURRENT ACCOUNTS FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on
and Fixed Deposits can be ascertainad |
on application.
Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager. Hongkong, 6th November, 1803-
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
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S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 1st November, 1892.
NOTICE.
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TH
*HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,800,000 SUBSCRIBED ...............1,185,000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CuÄRENT Räzes on GOODS,
& Policies granted to all Parts of the world
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT payable at any of its Agencies.
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per' cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSIT: :-
For 12 Months........................................să per cent.
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JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
Amusements.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2, QUIIN' ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 24th November, 1893,
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.),
(20 CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000
ж
EQUAL TO KEEP RESERVE FUND
$633-333-33-
** ($318,000,00.
LIE SING, Esq.
[ONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC
HONGKONG
C LU B.
·A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
07
"PRINCESS
TOTO"
WILL DE' GIVEN AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,
ON
SATURDAY, 24th February, 1894, at 9 P.M. precisely.
Books of the WORDS of the Soxos can be obtained (price to cents), at the Booking Offices Messa. LANK, CRAWFORD & Co, Quaen's Road Central.
Hongkong, 19th February, 1894.
ATHLETIC
ONGKONG
HONGK
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SPORTS.
To be held on the RACE COURSE on SATURDAY, the 10th of March, 1894, Com mencing at 1:30 PM:-.
PROGRAMME
I. 120 Yards' Fist Race (Handicap).
2. Throwing the Cricket Ball.
3. Long Jump
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1894-
Intimations. THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—À, B. C. Coda-TELEPHONE, No. 32.
PROPRIETORS.
.........................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Commodation to traveller and others appointedoel
◄HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commolions and best appointed Hotel in the Far East,
the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkang Club, adjacent te Padder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Stoamers.
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-moms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gan and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public
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 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.
Hongkong, 17th November, 18ga.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
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DAWSON'S PERFECTION OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.
ALLISTON & CO., SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far East,
68, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, 11th December, 1893.
W. BREWER.
WHITAKER'S ALMANACKS, 1894.
Annual, 1894.
Nautical Diary, 1894.
Year Book of Photography, 1894.
Compendium of Games.
Boys' and Men's Footballs.
Boxing Gloves.
Water and Oil Colour Boxes.
Sable and Hog Hair Brushes, Churchman's Almanack." European Account Book.
Hongkong, 10th February, 1893.
DANCING PUMPS.
Dance Programmes.
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Scrap Album for Unmounted Photos. Christmas No. of Figaro, English edition, Paris Nöel French,
Coming-In the Shadow of the Pagoda, Stirling-Suicide and Insanity," Hows--Illustrated Interviews. Engineers' Almanacks, 1894. New Exchange Tables 2/- to 3/6;
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEENS ROAD.
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
Electric Lighting
throughout
the Premises,
SHANGHAI.
Telegraphic Address -
CENTRAL
SHANGHAL
~HIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Band, facing the river in the
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centre of the Settlements, is now filled with ike latest modern improvements, including Bath LO YEUX Moon, Eng and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Salies and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald
en, DOUCHE,” SHOWER, SPRAYE, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER.--HO AMEL
MARINE RISKS 9 GOODS, &c., takes
11. CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.
Intimations,
COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &
An Assistant allends on Passengers by Mali Steamiers. N.B.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager.
F974
736
NAVAL CONTRACTS 1894-95. SEALED TENDERS, la doplicate, will be received by the NAVAL STORE. KEEPER, HM. NAVAL YARD, unili 10 AM, 00 WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, from Persons desirous of Supplying the Undermen- Honed Articles for the naë ôf H.M. Navy for the raar.1894-95 BISCUIT,
4 Quarter mile (Handicap); Soldiers, Sallore 80FT BREAD,
and Police.
5. Bicycle Race, I mile (Scratch),
5. High Jump.
7. Ladies Parse; Helf malle (Handicap),
B. Veterans' Race.
9. 100 Yards (Challenge Cup).
to. Tug-of-War,
11. Hurdle Race (120 yards, 10 flights).
13. Quarter mile Flat Race
YLOUR,
FRESH BEEF
FRESH VEGETABLES,
RAISINS, RICE,
SUGAR,
FRESH MILK,
and
FRESH POTATOES, WATER for Drink
ing, and Bollers. Printed Forms of Tender and further particu lars can be obtained at the NAYAL STORE- KEEPER'S OFFICE,
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
IMPORTS OF THE CHOICEST BRANDS OF TOBACCOS. CIGARETTES AND MANILA CIGARS.
UR TOBACCOS and CIGARETTES are grasanteed ABSOLUTELY FRESH, and wil be exchanged if found otherwise, The MANILA CIGARS will be found throughly matured and fit for immediate 80 1--
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Pioneer Brand. Capatan Brand, Traveller Brand.
Our Mutual Friend.
Star Mixture, Cope's Rose Bud, Silver Vall
TOBACCOS.
Moose Head Flake Cuz.
St. Ledger Scroll Cut Twist.
Golden Magnet
Prairie Flower Misture, Stars and Stripes,
Ogden's Bird's Ey
Ogden's Navy Cut, ↑
CIGARETTES.
Thres Castles,
Three Canles. Bristol Bird's Eye.
Happy Thought. Pagoda Brand.
Golden Eagle,
Ogian's Zmit and Hossy,
| Dragon Brand,
Sweat Caporals. Kinney's Straight Cut.
Otto de Rosa,
|Orden's Vallow Plush,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
Hongkong, 17th Jabruary, 1804.
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*The right to reject the Lowest, or any Tender
13. Mite Mal Race (Handicap); Soldiers, duif is reserved.
14. Mule Fiat Race,
15, 230 Yards (Handlesy).
16.- Consolation Race (120 yards),
17. Steeplecksne.
18. Mile Bicycle Race (Handicap).
Nos. 45, 13 and 18 are open evenis. Katry forms can be obtained after the toth of February! 1804, at the VICTORIA RECREATION ( CLUB, QUARRY BAY ATHLETIC CLUB, HUNGROM Docks, or of the Undersigned, and must be sent in not later than February agih, 1894.
Hongkong, Victualling Yard,
'19th February, 1894.
„GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
QTICE is hereby given that the Rand „along the Sea" front at Causeway Bay will be CLOSED diming the RENEWAL of the Bridge. A. DENISON, Honorary Secretary,
By Cominand, H.E.AC. A Hongkong, 1st February, 1804.
Notices of Firms.
"AUSTRIAN" LLOYD'S STEAM-NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY,
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office," ...» Hongkong, 17th February, 1899. ::-* [253
* HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
ON SATURDAY, FABRUARY 13TH, 1894.
WING is the RACES there, will be NO COMPETITION.. Members arN EN DY Order of the Board of Directors, Manca romted to send their ANNUAL SUBSCRIP
·SANDER & Co, will be in charge of the Company's BUSINESS at this Port during bar | 710315 30 the Hon. Treas, Capsala. PALKER, žemporary abrenca..
BY
G ZANELLA,
Hongkong 13th Fahdinky, 1996)
ARTHUR ARTHUR CHAPKAN,
Kanchang, syth February, 1894)
RACES 1894.
Intimations.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINÁRY MEETING DI SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 2. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, TO- MORROW, the axat February, at 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.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company #ill be CLOSED from the 8th to the zist in, both days inclusive.
By Order.
JĀS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, 20th February, 1894.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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THE SAAKEHOLDERS will be held HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET the COMPANY'S HOTEL, OF THURSDAY, 8th March, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of the Accounts of the Company in the 31st December, 1893, 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 the 22nd instant to the 8th proximo, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board,
R. LYALL
Hangkang, 16th February, 1894.
STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
Secretary,
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*HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING af
· this Company will be beld at the HEAD | OFFICE, SINGAPORE, on THURSDAY, 22nd
March, at NOON.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from oth to 22nd March, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Directors
WM. MACBEAN,
Agent. Hongkong Branch. Hongkong, roth February, 1894 fado
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND of SEVEN PER CENT, Per Six months ending grat
{
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship
"HAILOONG,".
Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above Forts on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, roth February, 1804. Fass
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL,
THE Steamship
"BENVENUE,"
Captain Thomson, due here at or about 19th Instant, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, only to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Agents, Hongkong, 7th February, 1804
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"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 stat Instant.
For Freight or Pastage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
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Hongkong, 13th February, 1804.
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON. THE Steamakip
THE
"CONCH,"
Captain Moses, will be despatched for the above Forts on or about FRIDAY, iba z3rd instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.
Agents
Tazy
Hongkong, 8th February, 1804)
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
"DENBIGHSHIRE,"
December, 1893. DECLARED at Monday's Ordinary Yearly Meeting, will be PAYABLE THE Steamship the Fremises of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on and after TUES- DAY, the zoth February, and Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Offlos, No. 14, Praya Central, K.,
By Order of the Board of Directors
D. GILLIES, Secretary, Hongkong, 19th February, 1804. 1259 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about the zoth prezime, instead of as previously advertised....... For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 8th February, 1894-
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"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NEW YORK, TIA SUEZ CANAL.
*HE Steamship
"ARGYLL,"
Captain J. C. Williamson, R.N.R., will be des- 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. [tod
"HE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the
Half-year ending 31st December last, at THE the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (61) per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and alter MONDAY, the 19th instant, at the Offices of the CORPORATION, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 17th February, 1804-
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE MEETING, 1894. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, the sand, agrd, and 24th February. “ICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND STAND and ENCLOSURE may be
Taso
Consignees.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
obtained from KELLY & WALSH, LD, Price, 35 CONSIGNEES FARING
of CARGO per Steamably
for the Meeting.
Tickets for the Day may be purchased at the Gate, Price, & each.
No one will be admitted without a Ticket which must be shewn to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
LADIES are invited to the GRAND STAND and ENCLOSURE during the Races.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, roth February, 1804-
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, TO SERVANTS will be allowed inside the
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N° RACECOURSE
during the Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can be had upon application to the Undersigned.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 19th February, 1894. [338
A
SITUATION WANTED,
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send. In their Bill of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods frem slongside.
will be landed and stored at Consignees' riak Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel
and expense.
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent.
Hongkong, 16th February, 1894,
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "TACOMA,? FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA
AND KOBE
GENTLEMAN (English) aged 28, seeks THE Above Steamer having arrived, Consig nots of Cargo are hereby requested to suitable employment in an English or send in thels Bulls of Lading for Countersigna- German House in Hongkong or any Coast Porter, and to take immediate delivery of their of China. Able to correspond well in ExGLISH, Goods from alongside. GERMAN AND Duren, has a thorough practical knowledgeef BOOK-KEEPING and GENERAL OFFICE WORK,
Apply to
c/o Hongkong Telegrökk Ction. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1894.
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THE PHARMACY,
#5, QUEEN'S ROAD, FLETCHER & Co.,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignece'risk and
expense.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th February, 1894.
Masonic.
RACES DISPENSING AND RETAIL, CHEMISTS, VICTORIA
1894.
SADDLERY, RACING GEAR STABLE FURNITURE,
RACING SADDLES with Fittings coth plats, 31 ounces. JOCKEY WHIPS.
FRIDLESTAURACING REINS. BROWN LEATHER PONY HARNESS.
NEW CRAVATS, SCARYS, COLLARE, CLOVES HATS, GARRIAGE RUGA, &c.
JOCKEY BOOTS, KACING.
Hongkong, kad Wahrsary, 1894,
ELANE CRAWFORDEC
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIESMEN,
PERFUMERS AND
PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS,
have on hand a Large Stock of leading Patent Medicines and Propiletary Articles :- PATENT MEDICINES:-Scotts' Emulsion,
Fellows Syrup, „Kepler's Malt, Lalor Phosphodyne, Fletcher's Malt, & & & TOILET REQUISITES:-Sponger, Sponge |-|| Bags, Halz Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Sharing Brakes, Tooth Brushed, Nail Bruskes, Combs, Ramms, &c. 'ão, da. PERFUMES-Plussd's, Atkinson's, Colgate's, Get Crown Perfumery Co.'s and Ricksacker's..
THE NEW PERFUME Latest and Best,
White Heather, Bouquet, $1.35 per bottle. WRAPS—Foods Vinola, Calvesta, Jay's,
Sulphales, Roblema bai doi t
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LODGI
OF HONGKONG, No. 1925.
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
REGULAR MEETING of the above
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 21st instant, at 3.30 for 9 pm, precisely.", Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.-
Hongkong, 17th February, 1894-
ST. ANDREW'S
A
Fagi
CHAPTER,
HONGKONG, No. 118, 8.C.
REGULAR CONVOCATION of the sboro Chapter will be held in the Fazz. MAKE HAL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the sand instant, at 8.50 for 9. p.mi precedy, Valting Conspanions are cordially invitedi
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