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NEW SERIES No. 273-
Banks.
HAI
BANKING CORPORATION..
PAID-UP CAPITAL ........................ *******.........$10,000,00 2 RESERVE FUND
.......................$ 5,750,000.
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,005
COURT OF DIRECTORS;
A. MCCONACHI, Esq. —Chairman,
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Eeq.-Depoty Chairman,
Hon, J. J. Bell-Irring,
G. 1. Dodwell, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq
R. M. Gray, Esq.
1. Kramer, Esq,
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
R. Shewan, Esq.
N. A. Slebs, Esq.
CHIRP MANAGER:
Hongkong T JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shaughal-J. P. WADE GARD'NER, Esq LONDON BANKERI-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY,· LIMITED,
HONGKONG ÎNTEREST" ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,
per Annum on the daily balance,
For For
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPONITE:
months, zi per Cent, per Annum, months; 3) per Cent, per Annum.
For 12 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chiel Manager.
· Hongkong, 15th February, 1806,
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
ESTABLISHED 1881.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1896.
日二十月正年二十二赭光
Intimations.
AGENCY, LIMITED.
Intimations,
DOLLARS,
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN $1,000 ONE THOUSAND
HONGKONG BOTEL-PRAFA.
Sole Eastern Agents for
SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED HOSE
SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "NOW.
DRIFT" MANUFACTURER.
THE NEW WIRE WOVE Rooring Co.
THE ALUMINIUM AND GENERAL
FOUNDRY CO.
B'LES ASBESTOS BOILER COMPOSITION HAS BEEN PROVED TO BE THE BEST AT PRESENT USED IN THE EAST, --ESTIMATEs given for covering ANY CLASS OF WORK
Hongkong, 29th January, 1396.
l'ar
HE Business of the above Bank is conducted Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obialued on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 31 PKR CENT. per annum.
Depositors rosy transfer at their option balances of Broo or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annums.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT
.BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Hongkong, tet August, 1Bot.
Chief Manager.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Cspital ........
Subscribed Capital......
HEAD OFFICE:—HONGKONG.
Court of Directors—
D. Gillics, Esq.
W. JACKSON, Manager.
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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co...
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
15, QUEEN'S ROAD.
強四廿月二英港香
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT BY SUBSCRIBING
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
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THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
{THE SUM Or
!
$1.000 MEXICAN,
$1,000
WILL PAY
to the legal representatives of the European holder of this Couron lu the areat, of his death by Accident on or before the 31st March 1896 while on land within the confines of HONGKONG of any Treaty Ports of CHINA of JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thereof; provided that the Name and Address of the sald holder appeats in the List of European Subscribers to the "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
as furatabed to the Company for the Three Months ending 31st March 1896; that the premium thereon' has been duly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the occurrence of the Accident, and that notice of death, with fell particulars, is sent within fourteen 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, Tale presion is paid quartely in advanca by the Propelstven of Tha Hongkong Tilgnik,
Hongkong, 1st January, 1896.
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
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THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,
Nos. 11, 13 and 15 Central Market.
305
TRT OUR.
EAL SAUSAGES as "Cants per
CHAMPAGNES,
HOCKS,
SHERRIES,
PORTS,
MOSSELLES,
RUM, GINS,
WHITE WINE,
BRANDIES,
LIQUEURS,
BITTERS,
VEAL
WHISKIES,
ALES & STOUTS.
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Hongkong, 11th February, 1895.
CLARETS,
BURGUNDIES,
Hongkong, 6th December, 189.
500,000
Chow Tung Shang, Esq.
H. Stolterisht, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chan Ki Shan, Esq.
Chief Managor,
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Ceat, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,000,000 SUBSCRIBED: '..................1,185,000 PARD-UP IN
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT Stock, Bank, LIMITED, INTEREST ALLOWED" "on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
14
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS;—
For 12 Months..................................................4 per cent.
6.
[
3
3
а
DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERMS.
JW. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1895,
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
INCORFORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853.
HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP «...inoso... $800,000
RESERVE LIABILITY
SHARI.
HOLDERS LATARKirmaniumyan £800,000
RESERVE FUND'ECO
*******£335,00*
"NIEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ACCOUNT? At the Rate of a por cent. per
punom on the Daily Balances,
On Fixed Deposits for a months... 4 per cent.
N
"
6 H *** 30
m3 " *** 21
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 16th September, 1895,
Insurances.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF, HAMBURG,
.Я
*HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS CURRENT RATES,
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
NOTICE.
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DR IN K
BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER
YOUR COMPRADORE OR WINE 'MERCHANT RERPS IT.
„IF NOT, AN ORDER SENT THRO' THE POST TO OUR HEAD OFFICE WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION.
PRICE:----- +
$10.50 per Case of 6 dozen Pints. $12.50 per Case of 4 dozen Quarts,
Cash on Delivery,
THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO., CHINA-JAPAN AGEŃCY.
Head Ofies 1—8, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong.oms
AGENTE AT ALL. THE COAST PORTS.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1895.
SIR
MONTHLY RATES FOR
MEALS
AT HE HOTEL
nat
R. G. HOPKING, Manager,
[1914
00'0€
42.50
BREAKFADI
TIFFIN Mi
AIL 3 MEALS „
DINNER...
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
· GENERAL ŠTORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT,
VIR CHAS, PRICE & Co ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS, ENGLEBERT'S CYL, IDER OIL.
CRANE'S CALINDER OIL.
TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING.
VALVOLINE, CASTOR{OIL, &c, &c.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinde.
PARAGON FATENT -ROPE, CANVAS, &c. HUBBUCK'S PAINTS and VARNISHES..
STEEL VESSELS,
NOISELESS.
رگ
BOLOGNA SAUSAGES 50 Cent's per
SHIPPING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION
J. TATAM,
Proprietor.
FOR SALE:
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G. H, MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.
In cases of a doz. pints ......................................$35 per cREG.
da
Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.
I
1 quarts
... 33
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
SHEWAN & Co. Agents.
133
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
PETROLEUM ENGINES
or 3 TO 12 H.P.
#02 FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES,
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
+
Consumption of Petroleum 2 U. per. 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 applicatior,
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
47]
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAFT.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
JUST RECEIVED. A FRESE SUPPLY OF ALTER'S FAMOUS BLACK GUT
TENNIS
SALTER'S
RACQUET S.
ALSO IN STOCK. /
"THE DEMON " and other mnakaa..
TENNIS RACQUET PRESSES.
TENNIS BALLS and TENNIS GEAR.
Hongkong, rath February, rigð.
THE
16
CLUB HOTEL
5. BUND, FOROHAMA,
SMOKELESS.
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
TDIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervis PACKING.on of scored French Chet has no qua), ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT
Experienced, English: matronífa attendance.
TH
"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, HOLZAPFELS PATENT COMPOSITION, ANTI-CORROSIVE and ANTI-FOULING,
LIMITED.
SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for HOLDS, BUNKELS and TOP-SIDEL FRESH WATER SUPPLIED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED (+$1,000,000
The above Comrany is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS si CURRENT RATES on GOODE, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary, HEAD OFFICE
No. 2, Quees Rŋad West, Ganglering, sitä. May, 17 Na*****
GENERAL, NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000)
EQUAL TO BASKÚŠ $833-333-33-
RESERVE FUND asmenimsin $318,000,00,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LIE SING, Esq.
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
LO YRUE MOON, Esg.
MANAGER-HO AMEL,
MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &o, taken
Weekd
CURRENT RATzs to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WESTA Hongkong, 17th December, 1885,
Hongkong, 4th February, 1866. “
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. ·
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MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEPHONE
No. 35.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
#EXCELSIOR,
HONGKONG,
– A, B, C. Code.
-"OUREN'S ROAD,
TIFFIN: AT-15PM
DINNER AT 8 7.3.
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN,
ARRANGEMENTS can be made'for TIFFIN « DINNER PARTIES is
PRIVATE Dining-Rooms,
For further Particulars apply to'
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTELĄ
› myth July, 189f-
(The) Hotel steam-Iaunch with 'European Agent attends arrivals and departures ; ovey force given in Clossing luggages and affording Information, Passengers are met at the
Railway Stationų
VISITORS, Kare the option of, massing either in Tokyo or YOKOHAMA, without extra Cherry "TIDE CONLY HOTEL, OFFERING BUGH AM ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER
Certified Gulden, non-in aitandance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORE.
L. DEWETTE, Manager,
E. V. SIOEN, Manager,
УОКОНАМА,
Motice of Firms.
·NOTICE,
"HE Undarighed have been appointed THE
"SOLE:AGENTS BY HONGKOmid 198 CHINA Jnd Modern: RUDOLF DALSCHNER & CA and MANAGERS of Mars RUDOLF DARSCHNER & CA FEATHER FACTORY
LAUTH, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 15th y "bruary, 1896,"
HAVE
PDay Established myself SHIB AND GENERAL BROKER.
“TOKYO,
JUST LANDED
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
Comprising
·Coystallized Fruits, Burnt Almonds,
Cocotines
Almonds Flots,....
Haripar Almonds,
Apricotines,
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE CREMES |-- Vanilla Cremes, Honey Cremes, Caramels, Nougat Fialache, Pineapple Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut,
Plush Bags, Flash Bases and Fancy Boxes,
TANSAN," the New Japanese Table-Water which contains: B per cent, mora iron carbonsta than that frous any other Chalybeste Spring,
FLETCHER" "a. Co
IN THE PHARMACY
Essen's Hand Central,
ONE $1,000 THOUSANDA
DOLLAR
European Salicifhern to the Hongkong Triggròphatng-comm 1st October, 1895, lasured kr the sum of $Lood against Fatal Accident.
"SEE BELOW.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Entimations.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE ♪
COMPANY, LIMITED,
T
"THE TENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the COMPANY, 3 & 40, Queen's Roid Cen";a}, "TO-MORROW, The 25th instant, at Elgyen, A. For the purpose of receiving the Report of the Governing Directors, together with a Statement of Accorat for the year ending ant December, 1895.**
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to the, rójk instant, both days Inclusive,
By Order,
HART BUCK,
Secretary. Hongkong, 24th February, 1896. [336 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK: COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of Orvices of the COMPANY, No. 14. Prava Central, SHAREHOLDERS =!!! be held at the TOMORROW, the 25th Feb. 11 7, 1895, mt 3 P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Rarit of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1895.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to the 55th February, both days inclusive
By Order of the Board of Directors.
R. COOKE, ....... Acting General Manager, Hongkong, 15th February, 1875
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THE
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
·COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO BHAREHOLDERS. "HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOL DERS in the above COMPANY Will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY, Pedder's Street, » THURSDAY, "the"17th- p'arimo, "at Noo to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1895, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Conniting Committen and Auditors,
The TRANSFER BOOKS <f the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 27th proximo, both days inclusiva,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers,
HONGKONG FIRM INSURANCE COMPANY, ID. Hongkong, 27th Tannery, 18c5.
taxo
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
TOTICE I hereby given that the FIFTH MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED, will be held at the BANK'S cmises Queen's Read Central, Victoria, Hongkong, o¤ SATUR- DAY, the 7th day of March, at NOM.
Να ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL
The TRANSFER BOOKS 2nd REGISTER of SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will ha CLOSED from the rath day of February to 7th day of March, both days inclusive.
By Order, ̈
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager, Hongkong, 19th Feb.nary, 1806.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,
360
TT is proposed to hold the ANNUAL
I ATHLETIC MEETING Under A. & Ruler
on SATURDAY, 2111 March,
E. D. SANDERS, -
Hen. Secretary.
Hongkong, 2111 February, 1896.
JUST LANDED.
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LARGE and Vaki, Stock of bert
A LARGE Ved of her.
PAGNIE FRANCAISE, as follows :-- ALMONDS FLOTS,
ROSE BURNT ALMONDS, MARZIPAN- ALMONDS,
RASPBERRY GUM DROPS,
Alto,
CO DA TIXES,
MIXED TIMES,
APRICOT TIKES,
ITALIAN BISCUTTS,
CRYRTALIZED MIXED FRUITS IN FANCY BOXES,
3677
to % Discount for Crah.
H. RUTTONJEE:-
13, D'Aguller Strast, WANTED...
MESSRS, GEO. FENWICK & CO., LTD.
require the Services of an ENGINEER (unmarried) for thaiz WORKS, from the 121 -April, Sufary, $340 per measem:
Applications, enclosing Testimonials, to be sent in writing to the GEHEPAL MANAGER OF the COMPANY.
Hongkong, 7'h February, 180%.
Kaos
WORTH A GUINEA 'A BOX..⠀ . BEECHAM'S
IMPAIRED DIGESTION,
PILLS
FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
`·. FUCH`AN. SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH,
DISORDERED LIVER,
AND FEMALE AILMENTS, ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION Borrs.
sa Cents per Box,
Prepared only by the Profrister 200 THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire,
SOLE AGENTB for Honakong sad the EMPIRE of CHINA 1--
WATKINS & CO.,
- APOTHECARIES HALL, 66,’'Queen's Road Central,
HONGKONG..
1
MEE CHEUNG,
-PHOTOGRAPHER,
TOP FLOOR OF lex Hour, n
Tie-House Raadi -
...tsd
Snow in a position, in his New and Come modiour Pretalers, to nolipan, as Eerriofces, in the Colony of in any part of the Fur Fast. ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICKE
GROUPS "AND VIEWS
- Kupeciality, Henskang. Sind Rickmurber, 1804-
HONGKONG TIMBER
YARD, WANCHAL "REGON PINE, SPARS 2nd LUMBER