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NEW SERIES No. 167 ¤-Aƒ4_t=**
Banks.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL .....£1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED mamom2 1,188,000 PAID-UP .................................yourź,"388,500 BANKERS;
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LISTED,
NTEREST ALLOWED
IN
50 CURRENT
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent, per annum on the Dally Balancé,
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS -
For 17 Mouth............................................. per cent.
6
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DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERMS,
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, and August, 1895.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853 HEAD OFFICE;—LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UP.
RESERVE LIABILITY or
HOLDERA.....
£800,000
habere 800,000
[ NTEREST -ALLOWED-on-CURRENT- ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per sanum on the Daily Balances.
On Fixed Depsalts för ra months...'4 per cent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
- Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.
1905
TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
H
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL 2012
•$10,000,000
RESERVE FUND........................ 5,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP TORS.....$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS :
J.-Kramer, Esq.----Chairman.
A. MCČONACHI, Esq.-Deputy Chalrisan, Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, |S. C. Michaelsen, Kəq.
D. R. Sarmon, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Xaq,"
M. D. Esekiel, Eng. N. A. Siebe, Esq.
R. M. Gray, E64
CHIEF MANAGER:
Hongkong T, Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shanghai-H. M. Brvis, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOW40
On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent
' per Angum on the dally balance,:`
For
$
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITE :
3 months, aà per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, ai per Cent, per Andüm.
For 13 mouths, 4. per Cent. per Åsnem.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Hongkong, 24th September, 1895.
TH
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK, -
Intimations.
ESTABLISHED.. 1.88.1.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1895-197
BELL'S ASBESTOS KASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED.
PARE; Queen's "Road Central
Sule Hastern Agents for · SPHINCTOR Gaip ARMOURED HOSE.
* SNOWDRIFT,” SHOWDON, SUNG & Co.
:*༣
SOA" Sale Estern Agents for THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING CO. THE ALUMINIUM & GENERAL FOUNDAY CO.
7
DAGGER
PACKING
SPECIAL DAGGER PACKING
FOR HIGH PRESSURE, ROUND
OR SQUARE.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of every description.
C
་་་
ASBESTOS SHEETS, MILLBOARDS, CANVAS, &c. ASBESTOS COMPOSITION for COVERING BOILERS and STEAM PIPES. CANVAS CORE PACKING (Tack Form). SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS
------- ASBESTOLINE, the most economical: fabricant. ALL GOODS BEARING TRADE MARK GUARANTEED,
W. JACKSON, Manager.
✅ Hongkong, 26th September, 1895.
SCOTCH
2.
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WHISKIES.
GLENLIVAT
VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND,
RARE OLD BLEND,
"WAY FOONG * BLEND,
EXTRA SPECIAL LIQUEUR,
V. 0. 5. OLD MATURED,
FERRINTOSH.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
TELEPHONE. No. 75,
18. QUEEN'S ROAD. Hongkong, 18th October, 1895,
י.
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL
1400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
"EXCELSIOR," HONGKONG,
¡A, B; C. Coda.
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
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THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN
QUEEN'S ROAD.
A
**TIFFIN AT I FX.
DINNER AT 8 PM**-, ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES la PRIVATE DINING-ROOMS,
,000
五拜禮
Tutimations
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
宋八十月十英港香
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT BY SUBSCRIBING
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
QUY” İTHE SUM OF
$1,000 MEXICAN,
$1,000
WILL PAY
to the legal, representatives of the European: holder of this COUPON in the orcat of his death by Anddent while on Ind within the confines of Hongkong or any Treaty Ports of CHINA or JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thereof, provided that the Name and Address of the sald holder appears in the List of European Subscribers to the
201
MORGA
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”
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as furnished to the. Company for the Three Months ending 31st December, 1895 ; that the
* 12 101 KN BOR PANA 79 premium" thereon, has been duly paid; that death takes place withla One Month from the
occurrence of the Accident, and that notice of death, with fall particulars, is sent wlihfa fourteen
2.
+יני ן-
1
days of its happening to Mr. J. Y. V. VERNON, Hongkong. It being declared that $1,000 only will be paid in respect of any one death,
*This premium la pald-qaizearly lo advance by the Propenters of The Honghong Taligrafik,
Hongkong, ist October, 1895.
THE
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
$1350
HOTEL
CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,
5. BUND, POKOHAMA,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
#IRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated well-farmlaked, the Cuisine under the Supervi slow of approved Treach Chel has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English matron in attendangé, 2
The Hotel [steam/launch-with European Agent attends arrivals and departures ; every assistance given to ciendag luggages and affording Information, Passengers use met at the Rallway Station.
•
VISITORS ·have the option of messing either in TOKYO or YOZORAMA, without_exten charge--THE CNLY HOTEL OFFERING FUCH AN ADVANTAGE EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.
Certified Geldes are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS.
C. T. BENNEY, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,
YOKOHAMA
TIT BITS
TOKYO.
FROM THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY. NOW ON HAND PHEASANTS
..$1.85 per brace SHANGHAI CORNED BEEF ..........................
com 0.15 per lb. CORNED BEEF (our own Pickling).................................................... 0.14 CORNED BREAST OF MUTTON............................................................... 0.15 го VEAL SAUSAGES disah
#
14
TO ARRIVE by the "City of Rio de Janeiro" on fist. AMERICAN ROLL BUTTER (about 2' Ibs,) nemiconmen$1.20 per roll.
J. TATAM,
For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL
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Hongkong ayik July, 1895.
1845
Hongkong, 15th October, 1895.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
"HE Basioess of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be abtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER Crit. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HowarɑNG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, por Ranazz
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895. **
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capitz)................................................
**£1,000,000
Subscribed Capitalium.simum% 5005000
HEAD OFFICE:—HONGEONG.
Coin of Directors 3---
D. Gilites, Esq.
H. Stolterioht, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq.
Khi Hài Chế Đ
Chief Manager
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for rå months Fized, 5 per Cent.
Hongkong, aud October; 1893.
Amusements.
THEATRE BASAR ROYAL,
CITY. HALL.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Govsesor, Save Sửẹ WILLIAM- ROBINSON, KČEG.'
TO-MORROW
(SATURDAY), thể 19th October, 1895,
THE
CHING LING POO TROUPE
OF
WONDER-WORKERS,
WILI. OIVE
TWO PERFORMANCES
on the above data.
AFTERNOOM Domeniniu kt 4 o'clock,
EVINING ************
PRICES FOR AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE 1100 Children and Amabt....50 Centa Adults ............à¶j...............1ä1++++++++aitin 140)
To all parts of the Theatre,
Parces FOR Evening Priro
Dress Circia and Stalle masazónás
Back Seats...........................Oper
SEATS can be reserved" at "Marocs, W.
ROBINSON & Coës Music Wardhouse/ 24 Hanghong, 17th October, 1898,
PATRONS
OF TEX HE. HOTEL ARE RESPECTFULLY DEFORMED THAT A
BILLIANO HANDICAP WILL SHORTLY COMMENCE THER
FIRST PRIZE:-A'GOLD WATCH,
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
INDIAN CLUBS of Various Weights.
DUMB-BELLS.
POKER CHIPS, CARD COUNTERS,
DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOS.
PLAYING CARDS, Foster's WHÌST CARDS.
BEZIQUE, KHANKOO, REVERSI
KALMA, BULIBLEPUPPY, FLITTERKINS.
* CRIBBAGE BOARDS, DICE BOXES, DICE,
WHIST HARKERS, POCKET CHESS.
COMPENDIUM OF GAMES, CROQUET.
THE NEW RACING GÂME ́ASCOT/ THE WHITELY EXERCISIR. DOG CHAINS, LEATHER LEADERS for DOGS
FOOTBALLS, TENNIS RACKETS, TENNIS BALLS.
TENNIS NETS and POLES, RACERT PRESSKS,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
Hongkong, 13th September, rä95.
FOR SALE.
some com! ( 0 ) J
G. H. MUMM & Cas CHAMPAGNE,
ases of a dòs, plut momen
SHEWAK & Co.
NOISELESS.
PROPRIETOR,
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
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PETROLEUM ENGINES
or 1 TO 12 H.P.
FÖR FACTORIES and LAUNCHES.
· Worked by ORDINÁRY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Patroleum 1 D. per H.P. and Hour.
A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch with a'4′′H.P.' Engina will be shown and full particulara be given on application.
SCHEELE & CO., Hongkong,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
SMOKELESS.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, | THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
FOURTEENTH
ONE
$1,000 THOUSAND
$1,000
DOLLARS. European "Subscibers to the
-Hongkong-Tildgraph are, from- 1st October, 1895, insured for
the sum of $1,000 against Fatal Accident.
SEE BELOW.
THIRTY DOLLARS
---PER ANNUM,-
Insurances.
BONUS YEAR,
THE
STANDARD LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED KIS.
POLICIES ISSUED IN 1894 FOR £1,792,569. FUNDS...................... £8,000,001
The mixt DIVISION OF PROFITS will be as at 16th November next. BONUSES Declared at 15th November, 1890, £1,000,000.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
"With Profits* Policlas taken out before 15th November, 1895, will rank for one year's Bonus:**
'DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. ?
Agents. Hongkong, 16th August, 1E05.,
fireg TYPHOON INSURANCE.
NOTICE.
OUSE-OWNERS, TRUSTERS, MORT- GAGERS and Orbers fnterested in
| HOUSE PROPERTY are informed that
THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
are prepared, to accept Risks sgulust LOSS or DAMAGE by TYPHOONS at Moderate Rates.
For Particulars, apply to
WM. MACBEAN,
LOCAL MANAGER, Hongkong Branch,
Connaught Hanse
Queen's Road Central. Hongkong at Joly, 1805.
THE
860
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG, "HE_Undersigned AGENTS of the above
Company are prepared to sco.pt First.. Clans FOREIGN And CHINESE RISKS CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
(701
NOTICE,
LIMITED.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED $1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS, AL, CURRENT, RATES on Goons, kc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world, payable at any of lis Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. * QUEIN'S ROAD WEST,
B^^phong, sith May, Pink
GENERAL NOTICE,
THE CHAI ON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
THE
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED......................$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept Marine Risks at CURRENT Råtes on GOODS, &e. Policies granted to all Parts of the World payable at any of itu Agenciar,
CHAN HEWAN, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE,
✅No, 43, BONHAM STRAND WEST; Hongkong, aand August, 1805.
GENERAL NOTICE
T1134
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL,
(LIMITED,)
TAELS EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND.
!
600,000
$833,333-33- -menmawm $318,000.00,
* BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Lax Stea, Esq, tert
MAR
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER. HO AMEL
[ARINE RISKS ́en GOODS, &c, taken at CURRENT Razes to all parts of the
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 &
PRAYA WEST, Manekong, 'veth Thorancher, 1996 PA17
Intimations.
TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY..
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF LIMITED.
CANTON, LIMITED, Non
TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ORDINARY, GENERAL MEETING ORDINARY of the above COMPANY will be held at the NOTICE is hereby given that the TGENERAL MEETING of SHARE OTTICE of the COMPANY, No. 17, Prays Central, YEARLY MEETING of the docny ill be BOLDERS will be held at the Orices of Victoria Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 21st hald at its HEAD OFFICE, No. 4, The Prays, the Undersigned at 12 o'clock (Noo) day of October, 1865, at 12 o'clocie NOOM, when Hoogkong, 02 WEDNESDAY, the jeth Detober,
the Sabjoined Resolation will be proposed 2895, Noox, for the
That the Fall Stop at the end of the first Report of the Directors, together with Statements
purpose of receiving
for the year 1894, and for the halk 4 Dividend and Bones, and electing Officer,
A Resolation will also be submitted to the Mecting to adopt the
of the Board; us
TJ-MORROW, the roth October
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th | ; “paragraph of Article XIX of the Articles ending the goth fane, 189c, and of declaring
October, both days incinatyw.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, CAKTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD.
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Hongkong, 18th October, 1895. -
Hof Association be omitted, and that there "be substituted therefore the words or in "For towards the payment to the Share
* holders of such Bonus or Bonuses as the **General Managers shail with the approval
of the Consulting Committes thlok ft. Per Cireniar to the Shareholders of the 3TOR
Should the Resolution be duly passed it will 1805, regarding the increase of Paid-up
| Capital, be submitted for confirmation as a Special TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will Resolution to a second Extraordinary General be CLOSED from the fgth to the goth October, Mcalor which will be subsequently convened.
both days Inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, “HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of THEANNUAL GENER be held at the CITY HALL TO-MORROW, the 19th October Dialed the 11th day of October, 1891. progĺzno, at 2,30 V Man
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH, Clark of the Course. Hongkong, 19th September, 180g.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. SHANGHAI RACES,
1397)
[1272ETURN TICKETS, FIRST SALOOM, for Rthe above RACES can be obtained on H. G. BROWN AND COMPANY, LIMITED. and after this date, available by any of the
M
HE SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY Steamers of the undermentioned Lines for s
period of One Mouth from date of issue. MEETINGMBHAREHOLDERS will be
FARE :-300. held at the OFFICES of the GENERAL MANAGERS,
ALF. WOOLLEY,
No. 27, Queen's Road, na. THURSDAY, the suh October, 1906 45 2
#t, Noom, for the
purpose Prifcating the Report of the C
with.jal Statement of Accounts to the wyrst Pescaber, 1894 Rad electing Consulting Comm
IL TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company wit be CLOSED from the 11th to 24th instant, both days inclusivamen
DAS GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.
"General Managers.
ine tak sedhjamos campelà fanfik øy
PR
Acting Superintendent,
B&O, S, N, Cò, .D. L. BROWN,
General Agint, CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Co, C. TOURNAIRE
Acting Agent, Messagesses MARITIMES. Messrs. MELCHERS & Co.
Agesis, T MorpoXUTICKER LLOYD. Hongkong; yia Ovtelen; sloj,
(1374
EN. J. ZDR,
Secretary Hongkong, 15th October, 1895, * [2411
JUST LANDED FRENCH CONFECTIONERY. Comprising m
Crystallized Frális, Burst Almonds,
Cocotines,
Apricocines, ***
Ju
Almonds Flots,
Marsipar Almonds,, CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE CARIES Ş-- Vanila Cremes, Honey Cremes, Caramels,
Nougat Pialache, Pineapple Chocolate,, mimo),
Chocolate Walnut, Flash Bags, Flash Boxes and Fancy Bisas, *TANSAN, the • New Japanese Table Water which contains 8 per cent, more Eros carbonate than thaż from any other Chalybeste Spring,