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NEW SERIES NO. 174 +-+=#*
Banks
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1553- HEAD OFFICE ---LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UP
800,000
RESERVE LIABILITY UT SHARK.
HOLDIRA
B0,00 £325,000
Raskey Fond
NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent. per
annam on the Daily Balances.
On Fixed Dopealta for 12 months... 4 per cent.
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H
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 16.b S•plember, 1895+ (905
BANKING CORPORATION,
GHAI
PAID-UP CAPITAL .............................................................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND...............................................................$ 5,500,00* RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS.........$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
J. KRAKER, Esq.-Chairman.
A. McĈON CHI, Piq."—Densty, Chairman,
Hon. J. J. Ball-Irving.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
M. D. Exekiel, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
S. C. Michaelsen, Esq.
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
N. A. Siebe, Esq,
Chief ManAGER I
Hongkong-T: Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shanghai-H. M. Bavis, Esq,
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of 3 per Cent,
per Annum on the dally balance.
For
INTEREST ON Fixed Deposity :
months, 23 per Cent, per Anuum. For 6 months, 34 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum. «
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Hongkong, 34th September, 1895.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
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HE Businer of the above Bank is conducted
BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be abtained on application,
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 Pæn CINT, per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option
****balances of $too or more to the HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
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Hongkong, 1st August, 1895. THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1895.
Intimations.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED.
28, Queen's Road Central.
Sale Eastern Agents for THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING CO. TAX ALUMINIUM & GENERAL FOUNDRY Co.
$1,000
Sole Eastern Agents for SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURID HOSE.
די
DACCER
PACKING
SPECIAL DAGGER PACKING
FOR HIGH PRESSURE, ROUND
OR SQUARE.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of avery description.
ASBESTOS SHEETS, MILLBOARDS, CANVAS, &e.
ASBESTOS COMPOSITION for COVERING BOILERS and STEAM PIPES. CANVAS CORE PACKING (Tuck Form), SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS ASDESTOLINE, the most economical inbricant, ALL GOODS BEARING TRADE MARK GUARANTEED.
W. JACKSON, Manager.
Hongkong, 26th September, 1895.
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
"Exculator," HONGKONO,
TELEPHONE,
No. 35
1
THE TEMPErature is AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN
QUEEN'S ROAD,
TIFFIN AT IP.K.
DINNER AT 8 PM.
ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-ROOMS.
For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL
Hongkong..syth July, 180t
1845
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
WEYMAN'S From ite Memoirs of W
Minister of France.
A Comedy in Spasms, by author of Yellow Aster. Transition, by author of A Superfluous Woman. Barabbas, by Maria Caročil.
Stark Mouro Lettore, by A. Conan Doyle. Kipling's Barrack Room Ballads, cheap edition. Brassey's Naval Annual for 1895, The Master, by Zangwil
The Ehis-Tide: Stevenson & Lloyd Osbourns. Lati Diaries for 1896.
Imperial Date Block for 1896.
-Sampson Low's: New Christmas Annual.
£1,000,000 500,000
Hongkong, 25th October Bo
Subscribed Capital...
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG.
Chief Manager,
T HE SPORTFOLIO!
Blographies,
Portraits
and
- Hutton's Work's Manager's Hand Book. Stromeyers Marine Boller Management, Cruickshank's Boller Construction... Faasch; From Keel to Track.
| Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book: Claiks.
Seaton & Rouatbarita's Pocket Book.
Haswell's Mechanics & Engineer's Pocket Book, Lownde's Law of General Average,
4
Modern Dogs (Terriers),
Modern Dogs (Non Sportlog).
| Christmas Cards: A splendid assortment.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
FOR SALE.
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G. H. MUMM & Co's CHAMPAGNE.
In cases of a dos, platɛ ..........................$35 per case.
do
quaris "kımınınınzion$33
Court of Directors!--
D. Gilles, Esq.
|_ ChowTung Shang, Esq.
H. Stolterfoht, Esq.
Kwan Hol Chsen, Esq.
Chen Kit Shan, Esq.
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR. -
Interest for a mouths Fixed, s per Cont. Hongkong, a3rd October, 1893. -
10
INDIA, LIMITED,
Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.
I
£1,800,000 ......₤1,125,000 ma£ 668,500
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED
PAID-UP.dp-arvadbateri
BANKERS:
· LONDON JOINT Stock Bark, LAMIERD.
NTEREST ALLOWED on... CURRENT ACCOUNTS in We Rate of 1. per cent.
per annum on the Dally Balanes.
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS :—
For iz Months...né per cent.
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1
五
SCOTCH
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agente.
1634.
WHISKIES.
GENLIVAT
VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND,
RARE OLD BLEND,
"WAY FOONG BLEND,
EXTRA SPECIAL LIQUEUR,
V. O. S. OLD MATURED,
FERRINTOSH..
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
8
18, QUEEN'S ROAD, Hongkong, 18th October, 1895.
LODGE
DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TRIME.
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, and August, 1893.
Masonic,
ZETLAND
No. 5a5, E.C..
W
A Meld in the FREEMASO
REGULAR MEETING of the above
HALL, Zétland Street, on FRIDAY, the 18 Novembar, at 8.30 for 9 pm, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend,
Hongkong, 15th October, 1895.
BUSINESS NOTICE.
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COAL MERCHANTS AND CHARTERERS, No. 44, PRAYA CENTRAL
HE Underifgned baving started in
Bealness
COAL and TEA MERCHANTS,
STEVEDORES god
STOREKEEPERS, are prepared to Supply Steamers with en
COAL, STORES, &c., c.,
solicit the
st moderate prices and Commually,
Patronage of the Shipping
WING CHEONG & C., No. 44. Praya Central,' CHUN WING TONG,
Managing Partner,
A YON,
**Business Managır.
August, 1895.
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
TELEPHONE No. 75.
(939
PATRONS
OF THE HE. HOTEL ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT A
BILLÅRD HANDICAP WILL SHORTLY COMMENCE THERE.
FIRST PRIZE:—A GOLD WATCH.
Intimations
六拜禮
1:
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
號大廿月十英港香
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT
BY SUBSCRIBING
TO
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
THE SUM OF
$1.000 MEXICAN,
$1,000
WILL PAY
to the legal representatives of the Euro,an holder of this COUPON 'la the event of kis death by" Accident while on land within the confines of HONGKONG or any Treaty Ports of CHINA or JAVAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thermal, provided that the Name and Address of the said. toldey, appears in the List of European Subscribers to the
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
as furnished to the Company for the Three Months suding 21st December, 1895; that the premium* thereon has been duly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the occurrence of the 'Acfident, and that notice of death, with fall particulars, is want within fourteen days of its happening to Mr. J. V. V. VERNON, Hoogkong. It bong declared that $4,000 only will be paid in respect of any one dealb.
•Thla prazolamy la paid questwly in advance by
the Fropriators of The Honghing Talegrajā.
Hongkong, 1st October, 1895,
THE
CLUB HOTEL,
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
f1350
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
3. BUND, FOKORAMA.
FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Calsins under the Superri- tion of approved French Chef has no equal ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENTI Experienced English matron in attendance.
FIR
The Hotel steams-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departhies; every Baxistance giren in clearing luggages sod affording information, Passengers are met at the Railway Station.
VISITORS have the option of messing either in Tokyo or YOKOHAMA, without extra charys "THE GILY: HOTEL, OFFERING BUCH AM ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.
Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS. C. T. BENNEY, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,
YOKOHAMA.
NOISELESS.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
TOKYO.
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MÉDAL
[160
PETROLEUM ENGINES
or 3.TO 12 H.P.
FOR FACTORIES Á LAUNCHES..
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLIUM,
Consumption of Petroleum 1 lb. per H.P, and Hour,
A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch with a 4 H.P. Engles will be showa and full particulars be given on application.
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
BOEK AGENTS FOR THE EAST.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
SMOKELESS.
SAND $4,000 ELARS.
European Subscribers to the
Hongkong Feitgraph ure, from 1st October, 1895, Insured for The sum of $1,000 against Fatal Accident
SEE BELOW.**
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM,
Insurances.
TYPHOON INSURANCE,
NOTICE
HOUSE OWNERS, TRUSTEES, MORT
GAGEES and Others Interested in HOUSE PROPERTY are loformed that. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
Are prepared to recept Riska against LOSS or DAMAGE by TYPHOONS at Moderate Rates.
For Particulars, apply to
WM. MACBEAN,
LOCAL MANAGER, Hongkong Branch,
Cpanzught Honie,
Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, 1st July, 1805.
1869
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE
HE Unders/gued AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Mongkong, 28th May, 1895.
fyot
NOTICE.
"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED
THE
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ........................$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on Good tc. Policies grated to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2, Queen's Road West. thra rhang, alth May, vīna.”
GENERAL NOTICE,
THE CHAI ON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.........$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS 11 CURRENT RATES OR GOODS, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the World payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAN HEWAN,
Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 42, BONHAM STRAND WEST; Hongkong, aand August, 1895.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL
TAKLS 600,000 $833,333-33- RESERVE FUND $318,000.00.
EQUAL TO -vyojaqkəsəbəs
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LEE SIMO, Esq.
LOU TWO SHUM, E.
MARI
LO YEUK MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEI,
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
at CURRENT RATIS to all parts of the .
World.
י,
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 4, PRAYA WEST... "angkong."17th December, 1982.
Intimations.
*1177
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TIT BITS!!! TIT BITS!!! TIT BITS!!! NA TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY
FROM THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY.
PRIME FRESH BEEF.
HANGHAI CORNED BEEF,
SHANGHAI
Hongkong, 14th October, 1895.
JUST LANDED
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
Comprising pe
Crystallized Fruits, Barnt Almonds,
Cocolines,
Apricotines,
Almonda Flota,
Marziper Almands,
CADEIRY'S CHOCOLATE CREMES :- Vanilla Cremes, Honey Cremer, Caramels, Nougat Pistache, Pirespple Chocolate, Chocolate Welzul,
Pinah Bags Plush Boxes and Fancy Boxes,
* TANSAN,” (5e Now Japaness Table-Water which contains 8 per vent, more iran carbonate than that from any other Chalybeste Spring,
FLETCHER & Co,
"THE PHARMACY," 1983. Quam's Road Central: Hongkong, Toth October,, £805- (1343
MR. CHADWICK KEW. (LATE ON POATE & NOBLE.)
A
MERICAN ROLL BUTTER.
J. TATAM,
PROPRIETOR.
[1349.
CHS. J. GAUPP' & CO., “HRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER SMITHS, 184 OPTICIANS. CHARTS and BOOKS,
¡
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTA. Sute: Agents for Loals: A Wach awarded the highest Frises, at every Emibition
for Volgillader and Sohn's
CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES,
YEARLY MEETING, of the Society will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, No. The Prays, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th October, 1895, at Noom, for the purpose of receiving
the Report of the Directors, together with Statements. of Accounts for the year 1504, and for the half. year ending the 30th fune, 1805, and of declaring a Dividend and Bonus, and electing Officers.
A Resolution will also be submitted to the Meeting to adopt the proposat of the Board, as per Circular to the Shareholders of the 31s Joly, 1895, regarding the increase of Paklop Capital.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 19th to the goth October, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Secretary, Hanghong, 15th October, 1895. [1413 THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
MARINE GLASSES SPYGLASSES NOTICE is hereby given that as EXTRA
Mo. A. Queen's Road Central,
(788
Q. EALCONER & CO., 1.JATCH and CHRONOMETER MANU. WARACTURERS AN KEALLERA NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CHARTS and BOOKS. No. 42. Osemp's Road Central. LEVY HERMANOS,
AND AT
1789
HAS OPENED H Dental Rooms at No SHANGHAI, MANILA, ILOILO AND PARIS,
63, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, a for
doors, from Mesir, GAUPT & Co.
Taurilled perennently, from $1,00 upwards. Crown and BRIDGEWORK inserted and TITTH
PLATES A SPECIALITY......
Hongkong, 7th Jane, 1899.,
FWELLERY,
CHRONOMETER & CLOCKMAKERS, DIAMONDS, WATCH,
Alia. GENERAL IMPORT & EXPORT,
10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Opposite the Telegraph Offipa.
[754048]
TO SHIPMASTERS.
INQUIRE where your FRESH WATER is obtained byĭthe Water Bosts ; as FOUL WATER Ģis: 13qianuse of › much, sickness an
We are the mely Water, Bost Company in
TS
MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER,.,'.
TOP FLOOR OF Ice House, 1
Ter-bouss Road,
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
of this COMPANT wil be held at the OFFICE of the COMPANY, No. 17, Praya Central, Victoria.
Hongkong, on SATURDAY. the 9th day of | November, 1895, at Noon, when the Sabjoined Resolution which was passed at the Extrar ordinary General Meeting of the Company held. on the gist October Instant will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution "That the Full Stop at the end of the first #pangraph of Article XIX of the Articles of Association be omitted, and that there be substituted therefor the words or in "or towards the payment to the Share "holders of such Bonus or Bonuses as the **General Managers shall with the approval of the Consulting Committee think fif,!* Dated the saad October, 1895.
#4541
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., * General Managers; CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
D. LIMITED.
1894 ACCOUNT.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
FINAL DIVIDEND of Só per SHann han
IS Ahir day bear DECAY RED Lama
modious Premises, to eclipse, as heretofors, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED in the Colowy ot in any part of the Far Kant,
GROUPS AND VIEWS
a speciality.
will be isesed on MONDA
JARDINE