Hongkong
No, 3938
Banks.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
€1,000,000
Authorised Capital.
........... 500,000
Subscribed Capital...
HEAD OFFICE :--HONGKONG,
Court of Directors:--
D. Gilles, Erg.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq.
H. Stolterfaht, Esq.
Kwan Hol Casen, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Eıq,
Chief Manager;
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, and October, 1893.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853- HEAD OFFICE :--LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UT
£800,000
RESERVE LIABILITY
OF
SHARI.
HOLDERS...
£800,000 £175,000
RESERVE FUND ...
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ann
ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per
an the Daily Balances
Insurances.
THE
EQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE 'SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES,
LONDON OFFICE:---
81, CHEAPSIDE, EC.
ASSETS OVER.
SURPLUS EXCEEDS
£35,700,000 6,700,000
This Society priginated the Tontine Systers of Life Assurance, under which the premiums pald form a lucrative investment, and not an expense, affording provision for old age as well se immediate family provision in the event of death,
ABSOLUTE SECURITY.
LOW PREMIUMS.
LARGE PROFITS.
ANNUITIES GRANTED ON MOST
- FAVOURABLE TERMS.
Before assuring elsewhere, send for Prospectus and Illustrative Pamphlets.
SHEWAN & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, 17th December, 1804. 71313
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months.....5 per cent, SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE
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M
A. C. MARSHALL,
INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
Celegraph
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1894.
Intimations.
CENTRAL HOTEL.
Electric Lighting
throughout
the Premisas,
SHANGHAI.
Telegraphic Address :----
CENTRAL
SHANGHAL"
“HIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river in the
THIS
centre of the Settlements, ir now filled with the latest modern insprovements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water leið
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 altende on, Passengers by Matt Steamers. N.B.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,
730
F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR.
Intimations.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875. the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 15th and 26th'iartant respectively ;-
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
A. C. MARSHALL,
Manager, Hongkong, For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chlef Manager. For the BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS. LIMITED, HONGKONO,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager,
THIRTY DOLLARS
VPER ANNUM.
Shipping
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN," Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORRÓW, thê a3rd instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, sand December, råa4. [1126
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, THE Steamship
LIMITED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
OF INDIA,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO CHINE
Hongkong Agency.
For the MERCANTILE BANK
LIMITED,
“ARRATOON APCAR."
Captain J. E. Hensed, will be despatched for the sbore Ports on TUESDAY, the 25th lnstant, at Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, z1st December, 1804,
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. 71320 THE Steamship'
EMILE MAYER, Manager, Hongkong, 19th December, 1894-
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATIONS. No. 61.
Manager, Hongkong. TRE and MARINE INSURANCES 0# BACON'S WAR MAP-Price 60 cents. The best yat pablished. Every place that has been / NOT
Hongkong, 7th May, 1894-
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED
1563
PAID-UP
BANKERS:
· LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of per cent.
per annum on the Daffy Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITE :--
man per cent,
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept
fraourable terms.
Current rates, and a guaranteed Banus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 5th April, 1804.
GENERAL NOTICE.
mentioned in the Newspapers in connection with the War will be found on reference. THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR-On account of the Great Naval Battle of Halyang, compiled from Official and other sources, with numerous collotype Illustrations. Several of the photos were taken on board the Saikyo Maru during the engagement,—Price $2.
PHILLIP'S MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR-60 cents. CARLES' LIFE IN KOREA.
Capt. CAVENDISH'S KOREA AND THE SACRED WHITE MOUNTAIN, PHILLIP'S AUTHENTIC MAP-OF CHINA. STANFORD'S LARGE SCALE MAP OF CHINA.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
£1,500,000
$1,185,000
1435
-£ 508,500
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000
EQUAL TO
$833.333-33- RESERVE FUND
**......... $318,000,00
For 12 Montbe....
6 3
LEE SING, Esq. LOU TWO SHUN, Eq.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
Hongkong, 15th December, 1894.
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong M*
MANAGER-HO AMEI, 'ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
Hongkong, 18th June, 1804,
THE BANK OF CHINA; JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBET: CAPITAL
£2,000,000
CAPITAL PAID-UP 251,093.15.0
BANKERS: CAPITAL & COUNTIFS BANK, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE:
No. 3. PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES: BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAT.
AGENCIES:
PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA,
A
RATES OF INTEREST,
LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained
on application.
Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkang, 6th November, IRot
Intimations. XMAS.
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hanekono, Tuth Tiecember, 1ÅR€.
10/0
ΤΗΣ
NOTICE.
MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ................................$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accepi MARINE Risks at Current Rates on Goons, c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hanekamp, zith Max, t°OA.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
W. BREWER.
#
ETTERS on Whist by W. M. Deane, late PHILLIPS Map of the China War.
of Hongkong.
jdwin Arnold's “Wandering Words." uke we were Strolling Players in the East,
by Louise Jordan Mtiä.
Fock-The Constellations and how to find them. Pedmore Apparitions & Thought Trazolerence. Brown's Nautical Almanack, 1895. Blatting Pad Diaries, 1895. Letis' Diaries, 1895.
Smith's & Chas. Letta' Diaries, 1895.*
Large Scale Map of North China,
| Whaber's Map of North East China.
Royal Warrants, 1894.
To
Magic Lanterna in great variety; capital amuse-
ment for Children.
A Fine Collection of Mechanical and other Toys. New Stock of Black Got Tennis Bals. Fine Leather Goods Photographic Materiais.
All the Christmas Musical Nos.—Dance, Comic, Autographie Christmas Cards for local use.
Minstrel,
FYRO
Hongkong, 3rd December, 1804
SHE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE
1210
HONGKONG TRADING CO,
HAVE
A LARGE SELECTION OF
TOYS
AND USEFUL PRESENTS,
No. 1 to 5, D'AGUILAR STREET. Hongkono, zoth December, 1904,
51328
JUST LANDED! FGlass Jars, 75, per Jar.
➡RESH AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, in rib.
FRESH AUSTRALIAN CHEESE, 556. 1lb.
ALSO
NEW ZEALAND ROLLED RACON #1 before, Will be cut in lb, and alb. places; $30. Ib.-to suit -urchasers,
H. RUTTONJEE,
13. D'Ágallar Street.
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Hongkong, 19th December, 1894.
A
JUST OPENED,
NOTHER PARCEL of RAPHAEL TUCK
and SON'S XMAS and NEW TEAR CARDS in various designs and Great Variety.
ALSO
XMAS SPECTALITIES
AND SWEETS.
XMAS CAKES.
XMAS SWEETE. XMAS CRACKERS. XM'S FRUTTE. XMAS BOMBONS, XMAS PLUM PUDDINGS, CADBURY'S ASSORTED CHOCO-SWEET, CALLARD and BOWSER'S TOFFEES and BUTTER SCOTCH. H. KUTTONJEE, 13, D'Agullas"Sirent. *Hongkong, 17th December, 1894.
WANTED.
-ON
MONDAY, the 24th December, 1894,
AT 2.30 P.M.,
at his SALE ROOMS, Queen's Road,
THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.,
of Lleat. Col. ROBINSON, and Others,
Comprising
TAPESTRY COVERED DRAWING- ROOM SUITE.
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
[OTS
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
A. B. C. Coda.
"KREMLIN"
TELEPHONE
No. 32.
BOARD AND LODGING
FROM $5.00 PER DAY. HYDRAULIC LIFT TO ALL FLOORS.
BLACKWOOD MARBLE-TOP TABLES, The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH Conveys PASSENGERS and BAGGAGES to and from all STOOLS and STANDS,
MARBLE-TOP CENTRE and SIDE TABLES
CHIMNEY GLASSES, PICTURES and ORNAMENTS.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDE- BOARD. DINNER WAGGONS.
CROCKERY, GLASS & PLATED-WARE. GLASS BOOK-CASES and WRITING TABLES.
IRON BEDSTEADS, DOUBLE & SINGLE WARDROBES, WARDROBE with GLASS DOORS, BUREAU with BEVELLED GLASS CHEST of DRAWERS, DRESSING TABLE and MARBLE-TOP WASHSTAND,
TREME OF SALE:-As customarY,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 21st December, 1804.
&c.,
MAIL, STEAMERS.
-E. J. RICHARDSON,
Маладос
HOTEL CHAMBERS.
BOARD AND LODGING
FROM $50 PER MONTH.
ROOMS TO LET on 2D and 3AÐ FLOORS, FURNISHED ∞ UNFURNISHED.
Apply to
E. J. RICHARDSON,
Manager,
11335
Hongkong, sand Deomaber, 1804-
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. THE following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction,
THURSDAY,
to be held on the spot, odi
the 17th day of December, 1894, at 3 F.M., are published for general information.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 8th December, 1894: [1923 Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Publio Auction Sale, to be held on Thursday, the 17th day of December, 1894, at 3 P.M., by Order of His roullency the Governor, of One Lot of [1311CROWN LAND, in the Colony of Hongkong,
for a term of 909 YURIK,
PARTÍCULARS OF THE LOT.
NE or TWO BARMAIDS ; thoma Playing the Plane preferred. A liberal salary to competent persons. Travelling expensen will. Brefunded.
Apply by lettes, unclosing Photo to
*
Registry Locality.
You
Inland
THE PROPRIETOR, "LA CONCORDIA,“
Seoksapoo, Escolts No. 1
"B.E. of Approxi- Chinese (1919 |: a Mavi,543) Cemetery.
Manlia, 14th December, 1854)"
Contents in
R. LYALL.
Secretary.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SHIPCHANDLERS, SAIL-MAKERS, Mc,
»-
SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS OF
SHIP AND ENGINE STORES
OF BEST BRANDS.
AGENTS FOR S INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION FOX SHIPS' BOTTOMS. PRICES SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER, OIL. BELL'S SPECIAL ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS. PURE FRESH WATER SUPPLIED
Hongkong, 16th July, 1804,
HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI.
REGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER
Always on Hand,
"Hongkong, 14th Juną, zött.
L MALLORY.
XLANE.CRAWFORD&C
TELEPHONE No. 17. LEVY HERMANOS,
MONI
TOTICE is hereby given 16st TUESDAY next, the 25th lustent, and TUESDAY, the 1st January, 18ọt, will be OBSERVED AS
HOLIDAYS at the Kowloon Customs Office.
WORK at the Oplum Examination Office and Customs Stations WILL PROCEED | UIN.
H. ELGAR HOBSON, Commissioner of Customs for Kowloon and District. Custom House, Kowloon, 19th December, 1894.
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THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
N°
TOTICE is hereby given that the TENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com -pany will be held at the Registered Offices of the Company 38 and 4o, Queen's Road Central, THURSDAY, the 27th day of December, NOOM, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th November, 1804.
TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the aged to 29th instant, both days fuclusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkong, r5th December, 1894.
THE PHARMACY.
** TANSAN"
"TANSAN"
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"TANSAN"
THE NEW Japanese Table WATER. Recommended by leading Medical Men In
Hongkong and Chles,
· Analytical report by Antaux HILL HABBALL, M.D., and KDWIG GODWIN CLAYTON, FLC., F.C.S., London, shows that it contains 8 per cent, mors, Iron Carbonate than any 'water from similer Spas,
"TANSAN" "TANSAN" "TANSAN "
"BRECONSHIRE," Captain Sincock, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 17th December, 1894- figia EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at FoRT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to AngLane, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, SC.)
HE Steamship
THE :
"MENMUIR," Captain Crale, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 19th instani, at a P.M.
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. A duly quali“. fied Surgeon is carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to'
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 18th December. 1804- [1294
"MILBUM" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK, VIÀ SUEZ CANAL, “HE Sicamākij
THE
"ANGERTON,"
Capfalo Marris, will be despatched for the above Port on or abupt SATURDAY, the gih January, 1895.
for Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, at December, 1804 T2336
SAILING VESSELS. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. “HE 100 A. I. British Ship
Sole Agents for Hongkong and South Chins. THE
FLETCHER & Co.
The Pharmacy,
25, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, 10th November, 1894-
"DERMATOL,"
ANUFACTURED by
[at
FAREWERKK
MANATUM; its effect in stimulating
the closing up of Wourne, and in Interani administration against diarrhoea, la described si amazing
DR.
KNOR R'S LIGN BRAND ANTIPYR IN E.
(DOLE FOR ADULTS 15 TO 55 GRAINS TROT.)
"SIERRA MIRANDA," McMaster, Mantur, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SEZWAN & Co. Hongkong, 4th December, 1894 (1560
Consignees,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
Co
NOTICE
◄ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"PERU,"
The above Steamer having arrival, Consignass
Is the most approved and most efficacious || of Cargo are hereby niquated to send in thels. ressedy in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, Bills of Lading for Countersignatum, and“ le NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, take immediate delivery of their Goods from TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE, ERYSI- alongside. PELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptin. Highly recommended by the Medical Facily, Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE ! Esch Kia bests the inventor's signature · *Dr. KNORR in red letter.
To be had 'at every reputed Chemist and Druggie
| Supplies constantly on hand at the China Export Import and Bank Compagnia.
Beware of spurious Imitations. Hongkong, 7th April, 1804.
AN APPEAL.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignen zák and expense.
C. L. GORHAM, Acting AgonL Hongkong, grst Dacriber, 1894.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
“HE
(448 THE SERRATOON APCAR"
kering sofred from the above Forts, Cossigasss of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN | will be delivered from slangada. TCONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most
Cargo Impeding the discharge or remaining respectfully to APPEAL" to the Residents of ambourd after the sand inglast, will be Langled at Hongkong and the quai Ports, for their kind | Consignask" 'risk' and supense into the Godowns,
desires to state that of the Wanchail Warezosse and Storage Cont patronage and suppift, and e
we wil be plecat to, pretve orders for all pay, amid from SINGAPORE and
Wanchal Kinds of NEEDLE WORK!
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs
PERAN OF CARE
'áre, ročneriső,to take IMMEDIATE and Collars venered on did ones.
delvery of their" "Good" fiom. alongside, such and Children Under-clothing. Carte impeding the discharge of the vastel w Chide
Dresses,
and all kinds of Minbroidery, | befindet. And stored at Consignors' risk and Stateikia can be supplied, if required,
The Superiorner will: Klan be most grateful for say PAPKA Tar old karstorms to be made into Books for the Children of the Foor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.
Hanghong, kand Amet), thou
MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, IN Ta-House Road.
1409
[5 pop in a position, in his New and Com- medious Premises, to adipos, as heretofore, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED în 186 Colony or be any part of the Far East,
GROUPS AND VIEWB
Na Fire Insurance will be affected. Bits of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co..
Agents, Hongkong, 20th December,, 1804.
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TO SHIPMASTERS. CAPTAIN F. H. PLUMMER, (LATE OF THE PATAGONIAN NAVY))) THE 'OLDEST STEVEDORE IN
GAMANILA,
STEVEDORE AND CONTRACTOR.
DALS and all kinds of STORES. SUPPLIED on the destaët notios and Like mon reasonable terms,