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The Hongkong Telegraph.
ESTABLISHED 1881,
NEW SERIES No. 264 #++** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1896.
Bente.
THE NATIONAL-BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital......................
Subscribed Capital.zabisqvedap),
£1,000,000
300,009
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG,
Court al Directors--
1. Gillies, Esq.
ChowTang Shang, Esq.
H. Stolterfoht, Fag. Kwan Hai Chuen, Esq. Chan Kit Shan," Esq,""
Chief Manager,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.
interest for 13 month - Fixed, 5 per Cent- Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893,
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF`
INDIA, LIMITED.
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AUTHORISED CAPITAL, .............£1,500,000
SUBSCRIBED“.
PARUPOEMINGSARLANTROPOkay
BANKERS:
21,148,000
£ £68,500
LONDON JOINT STOCK 'BANK, LIMITED,
'NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ...ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS :--
For ta. Months.......................................4 per cent."
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12 3 11
П
DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERMS.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong Hongkong, 182 December, 1897.
THE CHAKTERID BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. '
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTEK, 1853. HEAD OFFICE —LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP .............
£800,000
RESERVE. LIABILITY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS mor
£800,000
RESERVE FUND USE
•£325,000
0% CURRENT
INTEREST ALLOWED
ACCOUNT at the Rate of 2 per cent. per
annum on the Dally Balancea....
On Fixed Deposits for 13 monthsẩy 4 per cent,
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T, H. WHITEHEAD,
Intimations.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED.
.HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAFA.
Sole Eastern Agents for
SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED HOSE.
SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "SNOW-
DRIFT" MANUFACTURER.
THE NEW WIRE WOVE Roofing Co.
THE ALUMINIUM AND ĠENERAL
FOUNDRY CO..
BELL'S ASBESTOS BOILER COMPOSITION HAS BEEN PROVED TO BE THE BEST AT PRESENT USED IN THE EAST.
· ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR COVERING ANY CLASS OF WORK
W. JACKSON, Manager. Hongkong, 29th January, 1846,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT.
IR CHAS, PRICE & Co.'s ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS,
ENGLEBERT'S CYLINDER OIL.
CRANE'S CYLINDER OIL.
SIR
TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING.
A VALVOLINE, castor oiL, &c, &c.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinds.
Igo
PARAGON PATENT PACKING.
ROPE, CANVAS, &c. HUBBUCK'S PAINTS and VARNISHES. · HOLZAPFEL'S PATENT COMPOSITION, ANTI-CORROSIVE and 'ANTI-FOULING, for
|| STEEL VESSELS.
SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for HOLDS, BUNKERS nd TOP-SIDES,
FRESH
Hongkong, 4th February, 1895,
WATER SUPPLIED,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
$1,000
三拜禮 誠二十月二英港香
Intimations.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT BY SUBSCRIBING
TO
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
$1,000
THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY
THE SUM OF
The
$1.000-MEXICAN,
to the legal espresentatives of the European holder of tale COUPON in the event of bis death by Accident on or before the gist March 1895 while on and within the confines af HONGKONG or any Treaty Ports of CHINA OF JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thereof, provided that the Name and Address of the said holder appears in the List of European Subscribers to the "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH »
as furnished to the Company for the Three Months ending in March 1896; that the prastam thereon has been duly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the occurrence of the Accident, and that notice-el death, with fall particulark, la souf within fourteen days of its happening to Mr. J. Y. V. VERNON, Hongkong. It being declared that $1,000 only will be paid to respect of any one death.
•This premium la pald quarterly in advance by
the Proprieces of The Hongheng Phiqrejk,
Hongkong, 1st January, 1895,
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
150
FOR THE RACES!
THE RACEST
THE RACES!
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KELLY & WALSH, LD..
JUST RECEIVED. À FRESE SUPPLY OF ALTER'S FAMOUS BLACK GUT
Manager, Hongkong.SALTE
Hongkong, 16th September, 1805."
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HONGKONG CARD SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPURATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL .......................................$10,000,000. RESERVE FUND
.:$ 5.500.000 RESERYX LIABILITY OF PROP"CORS...$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS.:
1. KRAMER, Esq.-Chaiman.
A. McCOMACHIE, Pag.-Deputy Chairman. Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, (S. C. Michaelsen, Esq. G. B. Dodwell, Esq. D. R. Soon, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq. .... | N, A. Stebe, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq
| R. Shewin, Esq. CHIEF MANATER :
Hongkong-T. Jackson, Esq.
· MANAGER !
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDNEż, Esq. LONDON BENT-LOUDON AND COUNTY
· BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ÁLLOWED
On Current Armcount at the mile of a per Cent,
per Annum on the daily balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS :
For 3 months, 23 per Cent, per Annuri, e For & months, 38 per Cent, por Aanam. For 12 moaths, 4 – per Cent, per Annuni,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 23rd December," 1895,"
"HONGKONG" SAVINGS BANK."
.TENNIS RACQUETS. ALSO IN STOCK.
"THE DEMON" and other makes,
TENNIS RACQUET PRESSES.
TENNIS' BALLS and TENNIS GEAR.
Hongkong, vath February, 1895.
|
16
NOISELESS.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE,
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
PETROLEUM ENGINES
OF 3 TO 12 H.P.
FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Patroleum 1 18. pir H.P. and Hour
A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch - with a 4 H.P.
Engine will be shown and full particulars be given on application.
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471
(Business of the shove Brak' ls conducted
The HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI "BANKING CORPORATION. Rales may be
obtalued on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31*PER CENT. per annum,
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on. FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per sinum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
Insurancés.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF- HAMBURG.
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THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prépared to recept. First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS et CURRENT RATES,
SIEMSEN & Co.
Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
THE
NOTICE.
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THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED..
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ............$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept Marine Risks' at 'CURRENT_KATES on Goods, &c. Paldes printed to all! Parts of the world- payable at any of its Agencies,
"
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE No. 1, QUEEN'T ROAD WEIT."
Hanukone, with May, shaa.
GENERAL NOTICE,
THAT
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 607,000 $833333-334
EQUAL TO ................................................ RESERVE FUND mi $318,000.00. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIE SING, Esq. LOU THO SEUN, ESQ. LO YAUX MOON, Mag
MANAGER-HO AMET,
|ARINE RISKS on GOODB,, đc, takon
MMA CURRENT RAIs to all parts of the
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 5. PRATA WEST.
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
HOU SEETH ADELINON
MEALS
AT HK HorĻ
·00%I$
BREAKFAST
15.00
• кил
ofzt
ALL'S MEALE.
DONER...
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
**EXCELSIOR,* HOMOLONG,
A, B: C. Coda.
TELEPHONE,
No. 35
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLEr than in
QUEEN'S ROAD.
TIFFIN AT LPM
*DINNER AT 8
ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN & DINNER PARTIES Jin
PRIVÄIN "DINING-ROOME
For further Particulare apply to
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIM HOT
SMOKELESS,
THE
HONGKONG TRADING
COMPANY
ARE NOW SHOWING THE FOLLOWING NEW GOODS - SHELL HATS (DRAB AND FAWN).
FELT HATS-LATEST SHAPES.
NOVELTIES' SCARVES AND TIES.
LEADING STYLES IN COLLARS.
RACING COLORS MADE TO ORDER.
ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
Hongkong, 10th February, 1896.
RACES!
RACES!
(:0:)
J. P. COTTAM,
MANAGING PARTNER.
RACES!
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EVERY ONE HAVING A BOOTH AT THE RACES SHOULL BE SURE TO HAVE
A GOOD QUANTITY OF
BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER"
ON HAND.
IT IS A POPULAR DRINK AND YOU MAY BE SURE HUNDREDS WILL ASK FOR IT,
PRICE
I
$10.50 per Case of 6 dozen Pints, $12.50 per Case of 4 dozen Quarte, THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO, CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY.. Head Office 1-8, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong.,
--Hongkong,-rath;February, 1896.
R.G. HOPKINS, Manager,
FOR SALE
:(0)
(1912
G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.
(1)
Case.
quarti mil
In cases of's dos pinis
de
Hongkong, 13th May, 18957.
I
SHEWAN & Co., Agents.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
CHAMPAGNES,
SHERRIES,
PORTS, CLARETS,
BURGUNDIES,
Hongkong, 6th December, 1895.
THE
WINE AND SPIRIT. MERCHANTS.
CLUB HOTEL,
5, BUND, YOKOHAMA,
* QUEEN'S ROAD..
HOCKS,
LIQUEURS,
BITTERS,
RUM,
MOSSELLES,
WHITE WINE,
BRANDIES,
WHISKIES,
GINS,
ALES & STOUTS.
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HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO,
FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally kitsated, well-fortished, the Celsius under the Super! approved French Chef has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English mation in attendance,
A
$1,000
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS...
European Subacribers to h Hongkong Telegraph nic, from ser Oumger Töyy, kurzu 161 the sum of $1,000 against Fatal Accident.
SEE BELOW.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Intimations.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION. No. 68
of
HE OPIUM EXAMINATION OFFICE, Tnd STATIONS
The KOWLOON CU. TOM HOUSE will be CLOSED from TO-DAY.. the 12th to the 15th of February inclusive, in observance of the CHINESE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL
H. M. HILLIER, Acilog Commissioner of Customs
for Kowloon and District. P Custom House, Kowloon, rath February, 1896, [189
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
CLOSED for the Transaction of Pubile Undermentioned BANKS will be
Business TO-MORROW, the 13th Instant
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
For the HONGKONG & SHANOWA BANKING
CORPORATION,
For the NATIONAL LIMITED
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
BANK OF CHINA,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED,
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong.
For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hoogkong Agency,
L. SIMON,
Manager. For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED,
HONGKONG,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager. Hongkong, 13th February, 1896.
1294
INSURANCE
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
THE
Undermentioned
OFFICES =ill be CLOSED for tha Transaction of Public Busitess TO-MORROW,
the 13th instant ---
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Agents,
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LD.
General Managerk,"
HongKong FIRE INSURANCE CO., LD.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary,
UNION INSURANCE SCCIETY ότ
CANTON, LD.
B. C. T. GRAY,
Acting Agent,
NORTH-CHINA Insurance Co, LD.
W. H. RAY,
Sicretary,
CHINA TRADKERS' INSURANCE Co., Lo, SHEWAN & CO.,
Agents,
VANOTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,LD. GEORGE L. TOMLIN,
Acting Secretary,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LD..
WM, MACBEAN,
Manager,
THE STRAITS INSURANCE Co., LD. Hongkong, 12th February, 1896.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is hereby given that the
ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET- ING of the SHAREHOLDERS In this CORYO- RATION will be held at the Crry HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the Fifteenth day of February next, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Accouals to grat December, 1805.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 27th January, 1896. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE the by iven that the
REGISTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY the First to the Fifteenth day of February next, (both days Inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Sharda can be registered. By Order of the Court of Directors.
T. JACKSON,
Chial Manager, Hongkong, ayih January; 1895. THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LD,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERË,
**MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 4. Praya Centra), at za o'clochi (NOOM), an MONDAY, the 17th February next, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to gi December, 1895.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the xyth February, both days inclusive,
3
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EDWARD OSBORNE, Secretary Hongkong, 3rd February, 1896.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
"HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS is the COMPANY will be held at the CostráNTE
OFFICE, No. 3 Queen's Road Central, Victoria, com
WEDNESDAY the 19th February, at Twelva o'clock Noow, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts 'and the Report of the
1895.
Directors for the year ending 31st December,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company' The Hotel steam-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departures 3. every will be CLOSED from the gth to the roth śčem, mailstance given in clearing luggages and affording internation, Fassenger new mai në tha | both days inclusfre, Railway Station,
By Order,
VISITORS have the option of messing either in TOKYO or YOKOHAMA, without extra CHAIER THE ONLY MOZNE, OFFRKING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises,
· Certißed Guides are in attendance at both Hétale, Lada,
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROFRÍKTORS," E. V. BIOEN, Manager,
VOROMAMA:
.4
GEO. L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 27th January, 1856, 2 ย
A FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED,
PLEASANT, AIRY SITUATION.
Particulars to
L. DEWITTE,
Manager
TONYO.
W, VAUGHAN ROBINSON.