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The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES NO. 196
Banks.
TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL ..............................
.$10,000,000
* RESERVE FUND ...............isinguma$ 5,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000
Court of Directors:
1. KRAMER, Eq.~~~Chairman.
A. MCCON CHIя, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,
Han, J. J. Bell-Irving.
G. B. Dadwell, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Kaq.
R. M. Gray, Exq
S. C. Michaelsen, Esq.
D. R. Saxtoon, Esq.
N. A. Siebs, Esq.
CHIE MANAGER: Hongkong-T, Jackson, Esq,
MANAGER:
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of 's per Cent, per Annum on the dally balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS : For 3 months, 21 per Cent, per Annam. For months, 33 per Cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
1.
Chief Manager.
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Hongkong, rrt November, 1895.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the above Bank in conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rales may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at gå PER- Chr. per annum.
Depositors may iransfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HowokowG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
日五初月十年一十二猪光
ESTABLISHED 1881.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1895.
Intimations.
-BELL'S-ASBESTOS-EASTERN-AGENCY, LIMITED.
28. Queen's Road Central.
Soie Eastern Agents for SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED Hosk.
Sole Eastern Agests for THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING CO.
$1,000-
THE ALUMINIUM & GENERAL FOUNDRY CO.
" DAGGER
PACKING
SPECIAL DAGGER PACKING
FOR HIGH PRESSURE, ROUND
"
OR SQUARE.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of every description.
ASBESTOS SHEETS, MILLBOARDS, CANVAS, &c. ASBESTOS COMPOSITION for COVERING BOILERS and STEAM PIPES. - CANVAS CORE PACKING (Tuck Form). SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS ASBESTOLINE, the most economical lubricant. ALL GOODS BEARING TRADE MARK GUARANTEED.
W. JACKSON, Manager.
Hongkong, 26th September, '1895-
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL
1400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
"EXCELSION," HONGKONG,
A. B. C. Code.
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
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THE TEMPERATURE IS ÁT, LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLer than in
QUEEN'S ROAD.
TIFFIN AT 1 P.X.
DINNER AT 8 PM. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES la PRIVATE DINING-ROOME
四拜禮
Intimations.
ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS.
-50:
號一廿月一十英港香
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT
BY SUBSCRIBING
TO
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
10-
THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
THE SUM OF
$1,000 MEXICAN,
$1,000
ONÉ $1,000 THOUSAND
DOLLAR,SA European Subscribers të
Hongkong Telegraph are, from rat October, 1895, Insured for the sum of $1,000 against Fatal. Accident.
SEE BELOW.
THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
Tsurance..
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
“HE Undersynet AGENTS of the above Company he preared to accept First Class FOREIGN sn) CHINESE, RISKS at CURRENT Rates,
SIEMSSEN & Ca Hongkong, 18: «M»«, 1994.
GENERAL NOFICE.
1701
HE CHÀI ON MAINE INSURANCE
WILL PAY THE COMPANY, LIMITED.
to the legal representatives of the European holdes of this COUPON to the event of his death by Accident, while pa land within the confines of HONGKONG or any Treaty Parts of CHINA or JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thereof, provided that the Name and Address of the said hplder appears in the List of European Subscribers to the
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" ·
aj furnished to the Company for the Three Months ending 31st December, 1895 ; that the promisin* thereon bas bess doly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the accurrence of the Accident, and that notice of death, with fall particolars, is sent within fourteen days of its happening to Me, J. V. V. VERNON, Hongkong. It being declared that $1,000 only will be paid in respect of any one death.
• Thla prandum la pald quarterly la advanos by
the Prophetaen of The Hangheng Tilligrafi,
Hongkong, 1st October, 1895.
FOR
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
[1350
SALE.
(0);
G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.
In cages of 2 doz. pints ..........................$35 per case.
do
T. JACKSON,
Chlef Manager.
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For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
*LIMITED.
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
Authorised Capital.
£1,000,000. 500,000
Hongkong, 27th July, 1805.
THE
1845
Hongkong, 13th, May, 1895.
HEAD OFFICE
HONGKONG.'
Court of Directors
D. Gillies, F1q.
H. Stolterfoht, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Subscribed Capital.....
די
H
queste imm......$33
SHEWAN & Co., Agents.
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FREDERICKSBURG EXPORT
LAGER BEER.
PER 8 DOZEN PINTS......$55.00.
`CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED............$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Polides 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,
NOTICE.
[1134.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
I
ΤΗΣ CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ................................$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKE, at CURRENT RAYES on GOODE, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Semetery.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2, Quera'S ROAD WEFT. Howphang, ath May, 1906-
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAY INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000)
EQUAL TO ....................................... $833.333-334
RESERVE FUND $318,000.00
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LIE SING, Esq.
Lou TSO SAUN, Ex.
LO YXUK MOON, Esq,
MANAGER-HO AMEL
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
ME CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.
Notice of Firms.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
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Undersigned has RESUMED
in Hongkong from this date.
TCHARGE THE AGENCY of the Couran
ChowTung Shang,Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chiel Manager,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per centi Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893. -
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
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AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED PAID-UP
BANKERS:
£1,138,000
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITE
For a Month...4 per cent." -
6
3
H
19
DIFOSITS RENEWED ON ÖLD THEMS
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 2nd August, 1895.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP s
RESERVE LIABILITY
HOLDERS
RISERVE FUND
£800,000
SHARE- or
£800,000
£335,000
'NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ACCOUNT at the 'Rate of s'per cent, per
annum on the Daily Balances.
On Fixed Deposits for a month... 4 per cent.
5
1
P
ย
... 31
13
3 11
37
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 16th September, 12gs,
Amusements.
HILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S
PHIL
CONCERT.
SATURDAY, 23rd November, 1895.
1. Overfare....
PROGRAMME,
PART I
“Zampa” .............Herald,
2. Song......"A Dream of the Past"...Gallico,
3 Part Song
MIS. HAGEN.
The Dawn of Day ”......................osis "The Angal"
4. Duett... The Wanderer"
Rubenstein.
MIS LAMMERT and Dr. MEADOWEJ
5. Plano Solo.............." Polonaise"...............Chopin
Miss HITCHING,
1
6. Recit, and als from "Esmeralds Going
Dr. G. S. MEADOWS.
Thousas.
7. Orature to....." Last Judgment "...ogaSpokṛ..
PART II
1. Symbosy..." Last Judgment "........Spohr.
2. Song..." The Promise of Life Conen Miss LAMMERT.
3. Quartelt......." Ave Maria "............Mo
4. Fast Song......" Cradle Song*
..Moart. INTELLISKEEMI
3. Violin Sela...Andante..from Vinila Concesio
Mr. M. ALABERÓ.
· Mendelssohn,
6. Cavaller Songsuransi sestdien.
a "Boot, Saddle, to Horse,
5 "Marching Along, W**
Dr. MEADOWS and Chiens,
7. Part Song..."Good night, Thou Glorious Bank,
·SEATS can now be secured at the Bog
OFFICE, City Hall. ·
Hougank, noth
CLUB HOTEL
3. BUND, FOKOHAMA.
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
TIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervi
sion, of approved French Chet has no equal ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT: Experienced English matron in attendance.
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The Hotel steam-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departures; every ssistance given in clearing luggages and affording Informatien, Passengers are met at the Railway Station.
VISITORS have the option of messing either in TOKYO or YOKOHAMA, without extra charge—THE ONLY HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE, EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.
Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPZIETOES.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
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15, QUEEN'S ROAD. Hodgsong, 11th November, 1895,
C. T. BENNEY, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,
NOISELESS.
YOKOHAMA,
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
ΤΟΚΥΟ.
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL ·
PETROLEUM ENGINES:
or 2 TO 12 H.P.
rox FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Petroleum 1'15, þar¬H.P. ånd Hour
A Working Stilanary Engine and a Launch with a 4 H.P.
Engine will be shown and full particulars be given on application.
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST,'
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
MONTHLY RATES FOR
MEALS
AT HE HOTEL
BREAKFAST
$12.00
15.00
TIFFIM
DIMMER
ALL 3 MRAIS.
CHRISTMAS
NEW
AND
SMOKELESS.
YEAR CARDS.
IN EVERY STYLE'AND PRICE.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
TELEPHONE No. TE.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Hongkong, 18th November, 1895,
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THE HONGKONG BUCTHERY.
Masonic
!
VICTORIAC
TIT BLTS!!! TIT BITS!!! TIT BITS!!!
AMERICAN ROLL BUTTER §1.30 per roll ; or in PATS 200, and 400. cach, AUSTRALIAN HOG'S TONGUES 20c. and soc. cach,
Tust arrived by the S.S. "FUSHUN”. SHANGHAI CORNED BEEF, GAME, &c, &c. &c
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Hongkong, 13th November,, 1895.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1894.
ONTRIBUTORS PREMIA are hereby requested to send in to this Office LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December last, io arder that the proportion of PROFIT for that year to be PAID as BONUS may be amnged. Returns not sont in bafone the 30th famant will be made up by the Company and no subsequent Clams of -ALTERATIONS
will be allowed.
By Order of the Directors,
JAB. E. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 1st November, 1895.
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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR: 1894
•HAREHOLDERS in the above Company
THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED,
OTICE is bereby given ikat an EXTRA.
the SHAREHOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 9,
Praya Central, on FRIDAY, the 29th November 1895, at 12 o'clock Noos, when the Subjoined Resolution, which was passed at the Extra ordinary General Meeting held on the 14th November, 1895, will be submitted for confirma ilon as a Special Resolution :
That the New Articles of Association already approved by this Meeting and for the "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 "Company to the exclusion of all the "existing Artidian or Regulations thereof." Dated the 14th November, 1895.
SHEWAN & Co., 1574]
General Managers.
Faralsh Wce For Prepare
with a LIST of, thele CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December last, to Order that the DISTRIBUTION of the PROFITS reserved for Coxratettors may be stranged, Returns not rendered" prior to the 30th day of November next will bandfusted by the Company, DES TO CLAIMS OF ALTERATIONS will be subser quantly, admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co... General Managers.......... HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LD. [1497
Hokgkong, 31st October, 1895,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF › CANTON) LIMITED;
NOTICE, TO SHAREHOLDERS...
VİNAL BONUS of Six Per Ceat [CONTRIBUTIONS 124 « Dividend of TWELVE DOLLAxs jár Skäre low the year 1894, WIEM PAYABLASON THURSDAY, the 318 *WARRANTS may be had on application at | the Ourice of law SOCIETY on and alter, that
By Order of t
ASBESTOS. 17E are now prepared to undertake the of STEAMERS' BOILERS, STEAM PIPES, &c., with pare ́ ASBESTOS manufactured especially for us, at moderais charges. This material has been subjected to many tests and found
aneqralled in preventing the radiation of heat and confequent economy of fuel and is highly recommended for preserving iron from coression, aspecially in
MARINE BOILERI and STEAM PIPES.
IRON SAFES, ICE-BOXES, &c, ales covered for safety and economy.
CONTRACTS given en application and all Particulars supplied by
JOHN ANDREW & Co., 18, Praya Central.
· Hongkong, 18th November, 1895,
- freot “KIM ENG ONG”
"SACRED (ILY, BULB DEALERS, AMOY, (Established upwards 50 Years.).
NARCISSUS, OR CHINESE
Persons are inclined to IMITATE or USE 'N view of the facts that certain il-disposed our Firm's TRADE MARK OF CHOP, notice is hereby given that any Farsan or Persons discovered using one said TRÅDE MARK or CHOP, will be rigorously prosecuted before Compalent Tributamis,
KITTSG ONG
Andy, and Movember, sky
LODGE
OF HONGKONG, No. 1035,
REGULAR MEETING of the above,
A LODGE will be held in the FRIMMASONS
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the aand lastent, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 16th November, 1894,
Intimations.
JUST LANDED FRENCH CONFECTIONERY,
Comprising
Crystallized Fruits,
Cocolines,
Apricotines,
*...
Barnt Almonds,
Almonds Flote,
C1585
Marziper Almonds,
&
CADBURY'S Chocolate CremES Y Vanilla Cremes, Honey Cremes, Caramels, Nougat Pialache, Pineapple Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut,
Plush Bags, Plush Boxes and Fancy Bezer,
&c.
&c..
* TANSAN," the New Japanese Table-Water which contains 8 per cent. more from carbonate thao that from any other Chalybeste Spring,
FLETCHER & Co.,
* THE PHARMACY," 23. Queen's Road Central,
· Hongkang, Joth October. 1895.. [3443
MR. CHADWICK KEW. (LATE OF POAKE & NOBLE.) LTAS OPENED Als Dental Rooms at Na, Mi 63, QuæxN'S ROAD CENTRAL, A" faw doors from Masses. GADFP & Co.
HAS
TEETH filled pernianently, from $1.00 upwards, CROWN and BRIDGEWORK inserted and Terra EXTRACTED.
PLATES A SPECIALITY. Hongkong, 7th June, 1895.
E754
TO SHIPMASTERS. NQUIRE where your FRESH WATER IF obtained by the Water Boats; 15. FOUL WATER is the cause of much sickness on
based Ship,
We are the only Water-Boat Company_la” Hongkong exclusively Supplying FILTERED WATER.
Call Flag_ #W.".
J. W. KEW & Co., STEAM WATER-BOAT CO, 18, Praya Central,
Hongkong. Jih October. vling.
MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER. TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUR, IN Tes-House Road,
S now in a position, fanis Hew and Com Amodions Framies to eclipse; as hocetóku ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTI in the Colony of bi say part of the pa
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