Hongkong
Celegraph
.
No. 3735
Banks.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED,
Authorised Capital ...........
Subscribed Capital.....
2/APL24
Insurances.
THE
STANDARD.
..................... 300,000 BENDOWMENT
HEAD OFFICE÷HONGKONG,
Court of Directors
D. Gilles, Esq.
| Chow Tang Shang, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chen, Esq.
!
H. Stallerlobt, Esq.
Chief Manager,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and
Amoy.
·BANKERS-
The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
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Interen for to roths Fixed, 5 per Cent Hongkg, 16th November, 1893.
THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL... £3,000,000, CAPITAL PAID-UP
****5. 251,093.13.0
BANKERS:
CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE:
No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES :
ROMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAI.
AGENCIES:
PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA.
RATES OF INTEREST.
and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained
ASSURANCE.
6. 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 ether rela- dives in event of early death. (8)—14 provides « Fund for Retirement (<)—It supplies an excellent Investment
for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money, (4)—The Surrender and loan values are
larger than under ordinary Folleles.
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.
Fall particulars on application,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.
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Hongkong, 8th August 1893. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept THE
FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS fracurable terms,
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
S. J. DAVID & Co.,
Agents.
on application,
Every description of Barking and Exchange business transacted.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Honkong, 6th November, 1803
THE MERCANTILE, BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
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AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,400,000 SUBSCRIBED
21,185,000
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.'
CURRENT
INTEREST ALLOWED on
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :**
For 12 Months.............
H
6
" 3
备
-5 per cent.
04
3
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hangkong, 4th February, 1893.
"
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
GP
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C. HE Undersigned has received instructions
THE
to Sell by
CN
PUBLIC AUCTION,
SATURDAY, the 18th April, 1894, -
commencing at 3.30 P.M.,
at his SALE ROOMS, DUDDELL STRITT, (For Sundry Accounts)
A QUANTITY Or
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising :-
DRAWING ROOM SUITE to TAPESTRY
and PLUSH, MARBLE-TOP & TEA TABLES,
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Hongkong, 5th April, 1894. THE TOKYO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE :-TOKIO, JAPAN.
$1,200,000
CAPITAL SUESCRIBED......................... CAPITAL PAIDUP.
.$. 500,000 GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE ............... ..$ 400,000 RESERVE FUND, 30th Jane, 1893....8 548,551 SPECIAL RESERVE, Do
...$ 134,097
682,548
TOTAL RESERVE
THE Undersigned, Agents for the above. *Company, are preplied to accept RISKS at CURRENT RATES."
For the Maui BUSKAN KAISHA,
K. FUKUI,
Hongkong, 18th April, 1894-
NOTICE.
LIMITED.
Manager.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1894.
Intimations.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
PRICE
PUBLISHED THIS DAY
A_Now Edhi'a of KELLY & WALSH'S DOLLARS AND STERLING
$2.50
EXCHANGE TABLES
FROM 1/9 TO 3/4
ASCENDING BY 1-16TH OF A PENNY.
ALSO PUBLISHED! SEPARATELY
PRICE LLAM
DOLLARS AND STERLING
EXCHANGE
...$1.00
TABLES
FROM 1/9 TO 1/11 15-16TH ASCENDING BY 1-15TH OF A PENNY,
Hongkong, 19th April, 1804
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
PUBLISHERS,
W. BREWER.
HAS JUST RECEIVED.
MARION'S Photographic Diy Plates, Ordl-Delmar-Science of Money.
Instantaneous and Rapid.
Match Cricket Balla.
A splendid lot of Tennis Batu, Balis and Shoca. Three Calle Cigarettes la lias, Sweet Briar Cigarettes.
Pocket Kalves.
Who's Who, 1894.
Custance-Riding Recollections & Turf Stories, Gold, Sport and Coffer-planting in Mysore.
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DUR
Intimations.
NOTICE
URING my temporary absence from the Colony, M. WILLIAM PENDER. MACLEAN, who holds my Power of Attorney, ➡ill conduct the business of The Hongkong Tikgraph.
R. FRASER-SMITH,
Editor & Proprietor. Hongkong, 25th April, 1894.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
- CANTON, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
INTERIM BONUS al TWENTY PIR
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, THE
"HE Company's Steamship
"NAMOA," Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 27th lnstant, at Noon.
For Freight or Pasiage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, seth April, 1894
ACENT upon CONTRIBUTIONS for the AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA
year 1893 has been Declared,
WARRANTS may be bad on application at
TION COMPANY.
the OFFICE of the SOCIETY os and after the 3rd UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN
May.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 21st April, 1894. THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
GOVERNMENT.
STEAM TO KOBE,
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NURDINARY GENERAL MEETING |OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA.
of this SOCIETY will be held at the OFFICES of the SOCIETY, No. 4. Praya, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 28th Apill instant, at 13 o'clock NOON, 18 consider and if thought fit approve the draft New Articles of Association
Varietes Sinologiques, by the Jesult Fathers, 4 which will be submitted to the Meeting, and in
parts.
Savory's Domestic Medicine. Serf's Stamp Album,
The International Stamp Album. Stauley Gibbon's Stamp Album.
| Large quantity of New Cheap Literaturo.
Mark Twain's Birthday Book. Brown Rusia Boots and Shoes.
Hongkong. 5th April, 1894.
THE
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
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HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B. C. Code.-TELEPHONE, No. 32.
PROPRIETORS.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, · LIMITED.
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, affords an equalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of 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 passergers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers, THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, la supplied with ovexy delicacy, the cuisine being
under experienced supervision.
THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well-ventilated, open onìzo
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with slectric communicators. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Room, the new, Bar and public
BILLIARD ROOMS (Six Engilah 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 foors aboya, NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN-are continually on duty,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
$1,000,000
The above Company is propared to accept MARINE RISKA at Current Rates on Goods, Ed Policies granted to sil Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 3, QUEEN's Road West. Hongkong, 24th November, 1893.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAILS 600,000
8833.333-33- EQUAL TO 5991)9e9109 RESERVE FUND „........................... $318,000.00,
2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
CANTON BLACKWOOD TABLES and { Liz Smo, Esq.
STANDS, MANTEL CLOCKS, FICTURES Lot THQ SHUM, Esq.
and ORNAMENTS, OVERMANTELS, CUR-
TAINS, CARPETS. RUGS, BOOK-CASE,
BOOKS, GUNS, &c., &c.
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
Hongking, 17th November, 1Ɛos
R. TUCKER, Manager,
DAWSON'S PERFECTION OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.
ALLISTON & CO, SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far Exit,
08, Queen's Road Central Fougkong, 11th December, 1893.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
-{ = }", NEW GOODS.
RAIN COATS AND UMBRELLAS:
far
EXTENSION DINING TABLE & CHAIRS MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c. taken CHAIR APRONS, RUBBER BOOTS.
CARVED SIDE-
MARBLE-TOP BOARD and BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER | Wil BERVICE, HANDSOME DESSERT SER. VICE, ELECTRO-PLATE & GLASS WARE, &c., DINNER WAGGONS,
DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEAD, BRASS MOUNTED with HAIR and SPRING MAT- TRESSES, HANDSOMELY CARVED TEAK DOUBLE WARDROBE with BEVELLED GLASS DOOR, SINGLE WARDROBES,
REMINGTON 1YPEWRITERS,
| GALLON,
FILTERS **: 10 GALLONG.
LI CURRENT Ratze, to all ́pani of the
"
* READ OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST,
Honokama, 19th Thecember, TERK.
1974
COOKING RANGES,
COOKING UTENSILS. ASPINALL'S ENAMELS.
Masonic,
MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS and DRESST. JOHN SING TABLES, BED-ROOM FURNITURE,
·· CHILDREN'S." COTS, &c,' BATH-ROOM
REQUISITES, LADY'S OUTING CHAIR, COOKING UTENSILS,
ke,
LODGE
OF HONGKONG,
No. 618, S.C.
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the abora
Catalogues will be bred prior to fals. On A LODGE all be held in the FREEMANOME
View from Friday, the 17th instant.
A
Hongkong, 24th April, 1894) **
TE
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the syth
Hongkong, 7th April, 1894
рантира
HANE CRAYFORD&C"
CENTRAL HOTEL,
Electric Lighting
throughout
GEO. P. LAMMERT,' -
Auctioneer.
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Idstant, at j pm. precisely; Visiting Brethres are comilally invited.
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Hongkong, 25th April, 1994.
LODGE OF
*HIS
· PUBLIC. AUCTION.
*HE Undersigned have received lnstructions from THE HONGKONG AND, WHAMPOA -DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
at the: OFFICE, No. 2, ZKTLAND STREET,
THURSDAY next, the 3rd May, 1894. AT NOON,
THE WRECK OF THE STEAM-TUG "PILOT FISH"
as she now lies outside Tamföć Islandi TERMBI-Wreck at Boyer's risk on fall of the *Hammer; taik payment in Bank Notes 'or *Mexican Dollars at 7.1%%%',
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkang, 15th April, 180.
PERSEVERANCE
HONGKONG, No. 1,165, E.C.
the Promises.
SHANGHAI,
موا
Telegraphic Address -
CENTRAL SHANGHAL",
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
NEMERGENCY MEETING of the bore long-established SELECT Family Hotel, 'sitdafed on the Bund, facing the river in the
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 27th lustant, at 8.30 for op.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially, Invited - Hooghong, soth April, 1894-
ZETLAND
No. 115.
centre of the Settlements, is now fiffed with the latest modern lisprovements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED-úo Sultes and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid- 1496 ob, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAYS, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter,
COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS. SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 84%. An duistant attendi on Passingsys by Hall Stizmirs.
LODGE
·A· REGULAR MEETING of the above A LODGE will be held in the FREEMABONE" May, at k,go for p p.m. precisely, ... Visiting KALE, Zetland Street, of: TUESDAY, the 191
Hrkazen are pordially invited, in
V.D-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,
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F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR
the event of the approval thereof, with or without modifications, to consider and if thought fit to pass a Special Resolution to the following effect, namely:
"VINDOBONA," Captain Meraz, will leave for the above Port on or about WEDNESDAY, the afth instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SANDER & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, 17th April, 1894-
"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND ROTTERDAM,
HE Steamship
"ELAX,"
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"That the New Articles of Association already | Captain Daniels, will be despatched for the
"approved by this Meeting and for the above Fonts on or about the 25th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co,
Agents.
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purpose of identification subscribed by "the Chairman thereof be and the same "are hereby approved and that such "Articles be and they are hereby adopted "as the Articles of Association of the "Society to the exclusion of all the exist "ing Articles or Regulations thereof," Should the Resolution be duly passed it will he submitted for Confirmation at a Special Relation to a Second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subsequently exavened.
A Print of the proposed New Articles of Asso- ciation may be reen at the SOCIETY'S above OFFICES on and after the 20th April Instant.
By Order of Board,
N. J. EDE,
Hongkong, 11th April, 1894. Secretary.
[46] PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE. TROM and after this date -PASSAGE RATES by Steamers of the above COM-
FROM
PANIES, to Points in the UNITED STATES, CANADA, or EUROPE, will be charged in GOLD. First Catla Rates to the Undermen toned Points are --
To LONDON and LIVERPOOL£52 To NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO ... £45 To SAN FRANCISCO and VANCOUVER...£37
J. S. VAN BUREN, Agent. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1894.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, 5th April. 1894
FOR SHANGHAL
THE Steamship
THE
" OAKLEY," Captain Mahood, will be despatched as above on or about SATURDAY, the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, 20th April, 1804.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE Step
"RADNORSHIRE," Captain F. Davies, R.N.R., will be despatched as above on or about MONDAY, the goth Inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1894
[soa EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTB, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)
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THE following will be the RATES of
PASSAGE MONEY by the Undermen doned Lines until Further Notice:-
To-
First Saloon LONDON
PLYMOUTH .........................................$515
SOUTHAMPTON
MARSEILLES.
BRINDISI
GENOA..................
H. H. JOSEPH,
NAPLES ....................
Superlatendent,
$490
Peninsular & Oriental S. N, Co.
C. TOURNAIRE, Acting Agent,
Messageries Maritimes Co. MELCHERS & Co.,
Agent!,
North German Lloyds 8. S. Co. Hongkong, 24th April, 1894-
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
E-Steamship
"GUTHRIE,"
Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd May, at Day- Captain Helms, will be despatched for the above
Ught,j=
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage. à daly qualî--- fied Surgeon la carried.
Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agente 'Hongkong, 23rd April, 1804.
"MILBURN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
1503
FOR NEW YORK, VIA `SUEL CANAL. "THE Steamship
T
"PORT PHILLIP,"
Captain" Grey, R.N.R., will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 3rd May,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 25th April, 1894.
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SAILING VESSELS. “
FOR NEW YORK.
COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP THE 3/3 1. 1. 1. American Back
NOTICE
N and after this date all RATES" of
ON PASSAGE by this COMPANY'S LINES to
PACIFIC COAST, OVERLAND CANADIAN and UNITED STATES POINTS, and to EUROPE, will be advanced, and hereafter quoted in STERLING at the Current Rate of Exchange at time of Purchase.
HEDWARD MAY," McClure, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 1ytä March, 1894-
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FOR NEW YORK
The following NEW RATES ire now in THE 3/3 LLL. American Bark
effect from Hongkong :—
TO FACIFIC COAST POINTS, VANCOUVER,
SAN VICTORIA, &...........................yang To NEW YORK..............................................ainst 45 To LONDON »ereunt
General Agent.
D. E. BROWN,
Hongkong, 23rd April. 1894.
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"ADAM W. SPIES,"
Meyers, Master, will ford here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.
Hongkong, 17th April, 1894.
Consignees.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
-- NOTIC E.
CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
CITY OF PEKING,
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby, requested to send in their Immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR. & Co., Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vesel will be landed and stored at Cohulenies' risk and
J. 8. VAN BUREN,
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, LONDON AND Expense.?
MOLASGOW,
13, Queen's Road,
Hangkung, n4th August, 1593.
Hongkong, spå April, 18944.