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NEW SERIES NO. 284
Banks.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED ......................£1,183,000. PAID-UP **APER Mingoramining 663,500
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
INTERĖST ALLOWED on
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 3 per cent..
per manum on the Dally Balance,
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS-
For 12 Month................4 per cent,
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DEPOSITE REHWID ON OLD TERMS.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 18th December, 1895.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA..
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE :—LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UP
RESIRVE LIABILITY OF SHARI.
£800,000
***£335,000
HOLDERS ...............imoneroncisionszemin£800,000 RESERVE FUND
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
IN
ACCOUNT at the Rate ofta per cent, per
antum on the Daily Balances.
On Fixed Deposits for a months... 4 per cent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL MAR
.........$10,000,000
RESTAVE FUND............$ 5,750,000 REŠIRVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORE. „Ž10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
A. MCCONACHIR, Esq.-Chairman, ST. C. MICHAELSIN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. Hon. I. J. Bell-Irving. 11. Kramer, Esq.
G. H. Dodwell, Esq. D. R. Sao01, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq. R. Shewan, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq. N. A. Slebs, Esq.
CHIY MANAGER:
Hongkong-1. JACKSON, Esq;~`' MANAGER!
Shanghal J, P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKE15-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of 1 per Cent.
per Annum on the dally balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS: For 3 months, 2j per Cant, per Annum. For 6 months, 31 per Cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per annum.
T. JACKSON
Cblol Manager. Hongkong, 15th February, 1896.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
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日四廿月正年二十二精光
ESTABLISHED - 1881.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1896.
Intimations.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN
AGENCY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA.
Sole Exstern Agents for
SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED' Hosz.
SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "SNOW-
DRIFT" MANUFACTURER...
THE NEW WIRE Wove Rcorino Co.
THE ALUMINIUM AND GENERAL
FOUNDRY CO. BILL'S METALLIC and ASBESTOS PACKINOS are unequalled for both Compound, and Triple Expansion Engines. COTTON PARAGON PACKING, TUCK'S PACKING and all klods of Jolatings kept in stock.
SPECIALLY MADE CLOTH FOR FILTERS.
ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS.
Hongkong, 27th February, 1896,
MONTHLY RATES FOR
MEALS
At H.K. HOTEL
W. JACKSON, Manager.
15.05
20,00
42.50
BREAKFAST
ALL 3 MEALS
TIFTIN **.
·DINNER..
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT,
SIR CHAS, PRICE & CRTS CYLINDER CYLINDER OILS.
CRANE'S CYLINDER OIL,
(31 TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING.
THE Bless fliesbove Bank le conducted
by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST oa deposits is allowed at 31 Pa CEST, per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their optier balances of $100 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,
Chlef Manager,
Hongkong, tet August, 1895.
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital
Subsribed Capita4,000,000
500,000
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors—.
D. Gilles, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq.
H. Stoltericht, Eng Kwan Hol Chuen, Eag
Chan Kit Shan, Esq,
Chief Manager,
GEO, W, F, PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5.per Cent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
Intimations.
VALVOLINE, CASTOR OIL, &c, &c,
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinds,
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PARAGON PATENT PACKING.
ROPE, CANVAS, &c. HUBBUCK'S PAINTS and VARNISHES,
HOLZAFFEL'S PATENT COMPOSITION, ANTI-CORROSIVE and ANTI-FOULING, fi
STEEL VESSELS,
SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for HOLDE, BUNKERS and TOPSDES. FRESH WATER SUPPLIED.
Hongkong, 4th Februnay, 1896.
ROISELESS.
Intimations,
號七月三英港香
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FOR
STEAMERS
CAPTAINS
TO SAIL
REMARKT
SHANGHAI ...Katsar-4-Hind.C. L. Daniel...............Abgät 9th March. Freight or Passage.
(Freight or Passago,
ONE! $1,000 THOUSAND
DOLLAR'S, ' European_Subscribers, sq_the Bongkang Telegraph are, filgr 1st October, 1895, insured for
be ap of $1,000 against Fatal:5. Accident.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Insurances.
THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A‚D. 1894..
CAPITAL .........................................................................(2,270,000 TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY.....3,480,053 NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA..................£757,474
| JAPAN, &c. .....Shanghai J, Cowie, R.N.R. Ajout 11th Mar (Passing throughAVING been appointed AGENTS of the
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LONDON, &c.sdfiraspore.......]. R. Lendon, R.N.R. ...Neon, 12th Mar...{
the Inland Sea.) (See Special
Advertisement. Freight or Passage.
(Cailleg
st
STRAITS AND Brindisi.......R. A. Peters.........Aboat 12th Mar. Colomba if ruffi
BOMBAY
clent inducement offers).
above ́ Compray we are prepared to ́accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS
I CURRENT RATES,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, and January, 1895.
Esp
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE-
COMPANY OF HAMBURG, (Freighter Pastsge
(Passing through THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Clara FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS 11 (Palag Frog Underages AGENTS accept Fint
CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 18th May, 1895.
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TAPAN, 20. dncona W. D. Mediooz, 13th Mat LONDON.muBombay mukt.). Slogama About 19th March,Freight or Passage, LONLON......................Formord.......................E. P. Bishop............................About 6th'April ...Freight or Passage.
For Further Particulare, apply to
ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superlatendent, Hongkong, 6th March, 1855.
TRADE MARK, 源
-Hong Namat
YUEN Wo.
TELEPHONE, No. 235.
RARE
F431
OLD WHISKIES. THE MAN ON INSURANCE Company,
SANDY GRANT,
$11 PER CASE.
SPECIAL LIQUEUR,
SOLE AGENTS ------
$10 PER CASE.
GANDE PRICE & CO. |
Hongkong, 7th March, 1895.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, $8, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
FANCY
PHOTO ALBUMS,
PHOTO CASES,
WRITING CASES,
LETTER CASES,
NECESSITIES.
CARD CASES.
¡SMOKERS CABINETS,
CIGARETTE CASES, CIGAR CASES,
JEWELS BOXES,
SCENT BOTTLES.
QUITE FRESH AND VERY CHEAP.
Hongkong, 28th February, 1896.
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KIRIN BEER,
BREWED IN YOKOHAMA
BY THE
JAPAN BREWERY COMPANY, LIMITED.
PER CASE OF 4 dex. q...
ti
H
8
$10.00.
-$13.00.
1
• pts...
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
Hongkong, 3rd March, räqß;
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM ENGINES
OF 3 TO 12 H.P.
rox. FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Petroleum 1 15. før B.P. and Hour.
A Working Stationary Engine and a Lamch with's 4 HP.
Engine will be shown and full partfestare be given on application.
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SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED,
BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, | IN NOW SUPPLIED TO THE_FOLLOWING HOTELS.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE
YEAR 1995.
"ONTRIBUTORS to the above OSWICK are
CONTRIBUTORS in the the Underigned
with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1891, in order that the distribution of BONUS may be. mrranged. Returns not rendered prior to the g1st day of March, instant, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims ar Alterations will be #ubsequently admitted,
THE HONGKONG HOTELS, THE NEW VICTORIA HOTEL, BAY VIEW HOTEL
THE PEAK HOTEL,
AND. THE
VICTORIA HOTEL (CANTON).
Ask for 11 and be sure you get it.
THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO, CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY,
Head Office 1-8, D'Agullar Strást, Hongkong,
For price and terms, apply to
Hongkong, 2nd March, 1896.'
THE
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. Hongkong, 4th March, 1896,
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED,
beżeby Infogized that
SHAREHOLDERAL MERTING held in
LONDON recently FINAL DIVIDEND of 3 Per Cent was Declared on the Company's Preference Share for the Six Months unding 31st December last, making 6 Per Cent, to alls
A DIVIDEND of 6 Per Cent, per Anaum was also Declared on the Company's Ordinary Shuter.
M
The DIVIDEND WARRANTS brady
on the 12th March.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company are CLOSED from this date "until the rath March Inclusive.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
2 Agents,
ghong, 4th March, 1890,
CLUB HOTEL,
“Ś, BUND, FOKOHAMA......
SMOKELESS,
THE MANAGER.
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HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSURIJI, TOKYO,
FIRST CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-karnished, the Cuisine under the Supervis
sion of approved-French. Cael has as equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT parlanced English matron in attendance.
The Hotel storm-launch with European Agest sitanda arrivals and departuria z every seilstande given in clearing luggage and affording information.- Passengers:aze mot at the Rdway Station.”
VISITORS have the option of messing sither ki. Tokyo or YOKOHAMA, without extra HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE, EUROPEAN BAIK DRESBER
on the Pressions.
Certified Guides sen in sitendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETOKE.
SIOEN, Manager,
YOKOHAMA
LIDEV
Manager
¡ SOLE AGENTS.
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THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,
Nos, 11, 13 and 18 Central Market.
TRP OUR.
VZAL SAUSAGES 25 Cente per D.
BOLOGNA SAUSAGES 30 Cazis par b.
BEST SHIPPING AND COAST FORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION.
Hongkong, 11th February, 1895.
J. TATAM,
Proprietor.
FOR
SALE.
G. H. MUMM & Co. CHAMPAGNE.
- ; ( 1 ) { — MONT BAND
In cases of a dos, pints mesuresnicesen$35 per cake.
do
# * quarta konsaann$33 -.
Headkon, igth Biny. 18g).
SHEWAN & COM Agents.
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MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL
1,400 FRET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
** Exculator, *. HONGLONG,
A, B1 C. Code,
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
̄THE TEMPERATURE IS "AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN-IN-
**** QUEEN'S-ROAD,
---TIFFIN AT 1 F.M.
DINNER AT 8 px. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-ROOKS.
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,
For further. Particulars.apply to
Hongkong, 27th July, 1855;
HONGKONG TIMBER
YARD, WANGHAI
REGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER
Always an Hand.
*
AND AT
「
LEVY HERMANOS. SHANGHAI, MANILA, ILOILO AND PARIS, EWELLERY, DIAMONDS, WATCH, CHRONOMETER. & CLOGEMAKERS,
Also
GENERAL IMPORT & EXPORT:
“IL QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL,
LIMITED
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED .....................$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS AL CURRENT Rátes an GOODS, Ice. Polletes granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies..
CHAU TSEUNG FAT,
Secretary HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST,
Boer one, 10% May, 1903.
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000 |
EQUAL TO .****** RESERVE FUND
C
$832333-33. $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S.
1. Smia, Esq
LOU TEO SHUN, E1q.
LO VEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
MARIN
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken. at CURRENT Rates to all parts of the World
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAVA WEST. Hienghene, rack Prevenħar, «RR¢.
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC- TURING COMPANY, LIMITED, "THE TWELFTH ORDINARY ANNIVAL
MEETING A SHAREHOLDERS the COMPANY wil be held at the COMPANTS OFFICE. Ne. Praps Centre, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 21st March, at Twelve o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 3141 December. 1895, declarin à Dividend, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the arst fast, both days includva.
SHEWAN & Co...
General Managers.
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Hongkong, and March, 1896. CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
T'
·HE EIGHTERNTA. ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE. HOLDERS of the COMPANY will be held at the OFFICES of the GINTRAL Aarsrs. Pedder's Street, at NCON on FRIDAY, the 17th March, for the purpose of receiving their Report with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1895. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th March, | both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, General Agents.' Hongkong, 6th March, 1966.
·F165 LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
FOURTEENTH ORDINARY
TANNUAL INZETING of the SHARE-
HOLDERS of the COMPANY will be held at the OFFICES of the GENERAL Agzurs, Pedder's Sireet, at 12.30 PM, on FRIDAY, 188 27th March, for the purpose of receiving their Repart And Statement of Accounts to 31st December,
1895
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th March," both days inclusiva.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agen'S, Hongkong, 6th March, rƐađ..
1466 THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
THIRTEENTH ORDINARY TGENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS is the COMPANT will be held at the ' COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 9. Prays Central, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 8th March, ai 13 o'clock Noom, for the purpose of recalving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending sist | Desember, 1891, declaring -a. Dividendy-and. electing a Consulting Committee sad Auditors,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the sith instant, both days inclusive,
SHEWAN & C
General Managers. Hoogkong, 6th March, 1896;
·HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED, .....«
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are
requested to send in a STATEMENT of ended 31st December, 1895, on or before the BUSINESS CONTRIBUTED during the Half Year
31st fastent, on which date the ACCOUNTS WIJ SE CLOSED,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
R. COOKE
Acting General Minagi 2nd March, täyd