COTTAM & Co. Ex S.S.Formosa,
ANDERSON'S " WATERPROOF CLOAKS, CHRISTY'S TWEED CAPS, COLLARS
(ALL SIZES AND SHAPES), TRAVELLING TRUNKS, Stay & Bre
BAUSOL
The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES No.
42
日十初月七年二十二藉光
Insurances.
Marks.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, | EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, '1853. HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP .....
RESERVE LIABILITY
HOLDERS.
RESERVE FUND A..
OF SHARE-
LIMITED
FIRE AND MARINE,
.....800.000 We have Thie Day been appolated AGENTS, and are prepared to accept RISKS 1 CURRENT RATES.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 18th April, 1896 THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
...£800,000 £325,000 INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the Dally Balances.
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On Fixed Deposits for 13 months... 4 per cent. $
... 31 ... 21 H.. 3 " T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong, Hongkong, 16th September, 1805.
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ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND......
..$10,000,000, ...$6,000,000
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP TORS...$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
A. MCCONACHE, Esq.-Chairman.
ST. C. MICHAILSEN, Eng. --Deputy Chairman,
Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving.
G. B.-Dodwell, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Eag
R. M. Gray, Eng.
J. Kramer, Esq.
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
| R, Shewan, Eiq.
N. A. Slebs, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong—T. JACREON, Esq. MANAGER: Shanghal-1. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALJAWID
On Current Account at the rate of 1 per cent, per Annum on the daily balance,
INTEREST ON Fixed Deposit : For 3 months, al per Cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 38 per Cent. per Annum. Far, 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chlef Manager.
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Hongkong, reth Angu1t, 186.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. THE Business of the above Bank is conducted
THEONGRONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be abtained on application,
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 34 PER CENT. per annum,
Depositors may transfer at their option 'balances of Stoo or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per sasum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON
Hongkong, tet August, 1805-
Chief Manager.
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THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL £1,500,000
'SUBSCRIBED
PAID-UP
...............£1,116,000
... £ 663,500
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, Limiyad, NTEREST ALLOWED an CURRENT Rate, of a per cent
per annum on the Daily Balance
ON FIXED DEPOSITS și- է՝
For 12 Month..................4 per cent.
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J. W: R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 7th July, 18as.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.....
Subscribed Capital...
£1,000,000 500,000
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG,
Court of Directors:-
ESTABLISHED A,D, 1884.
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CAPITAL..............................................................1,000,000 TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY.......1,480,053 NET ANNUAL FIRR PREMIA...
HAVI
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"AVING been appointed AGENTS of the above. Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
HOLLIDAY, WISE. & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, and January, 1895.
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NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Compray are prepared to accept First
C FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS #I CORRENT RATES.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1896.
Intimations.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
—a
CAPTADIS
STEAMERS BONEDE P. Bishop
SHANGHAI............Kalsar-4-Hind,C. L. Dačiti. ...............
FOR
TO BAIL
REMARKS
LONDON
„About 31st' Aug-Freight or Famage. ...About rand Aug.....Fraight or Frago. (Freight or Panigé, JAPAN, &c. ......Cantos ....................A. G. Cublit, R.N.R..............About agih Aug... (Passing through
the Inland Sex)
See Special
„„Noon, 27th Augsta
LONDON, &c...Ravenna........................E, Street.........................................
JAPAN...Ancona in.....W. D. Mudle......Noon, 18th Aug.
Advertisensent.
[FielykfotFassage. (Passing throngh
the Inland Sea.)
LONDON..........Formosa.........R. A. Peter... About 2nd Sept...Freight of Pange,
For Further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 18th August, 1396.
THE
CLUB HOTEL
H.A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,
far
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
5. BUND, YOKOHAMA,
■IRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuiston 'mailer the Supervi-
sion of approved French Chef has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English matron in attendance.
F
SIEMSSEN & Co.
134
Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000
EQUAL TO ****
$833.333-33 RESERVE FUND ..................... $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIR SING, EG,
LO YUK MOON, Esq. LOU TO SHUN, E14.
MANAGER-HO AMEL ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
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World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Honokane, 17th December, 1996-
$43
TH
NOTICE,
"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
4
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED .....
$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, 3 Palleles granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT,
Secretary
HEAD OFFICE
'No. 1. QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hanekamo, sfth May, yƐna
Intimations.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
THE
CORPORATION,
"HE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the Half- year ending 30th June lust, at the Rate
of ONE FOUND AND FIVE SHILLINGS STERLING per Share of $125, is PAYABLE `on and after MONDAY, the 17th August current, at the OFFICES of the CORPORATION, where SĦARE- HOLDERS are requested to apply WARRANTS."
for
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By Order of the Court of Directort, ___
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkang. 15th August, rof.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
"HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET-
D. Gillies, Esq. Chow Tung Shang, ETING of SHAREHOLERS will be held in
H. Stolterfoht, Esq. Kwan Hol Chnen,
Chan Kit Shan, Eig.
4
Chlef Manager,
GEO. W. F, PLAYFAIR,
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent Hongkong, sard October, 1893.
Notice of Firms.
NOTICE,-
Esq.
17
JB kavo Tale Day OPENED 1 BRANCH
WE OUT FIRM la YOKOHAMA for
Bolness in RAW and WASTE SILK, &c. and have Authorised Mr. H. BENT to Siga per Procuration.
HERBERT DENT & Co, Canton, 151 August, 1806,
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NOTICE,
HAVE This Day commenced Business su a
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.
Hongkong. 20th July, 1896.
W. SHEWAN,
the OFFICES of the COMPANY No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 24th August, at 3 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1896.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to the 24th August, both days inclusive,
By order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. I, ROSE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1896,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
[1214
POINT DAIRY FARM COMPANY,
The Hotel stem-launch with European Agent sitends arivals and· departures ; every
Railway Station.
二拜禮
弦八十月八英港香
Entimations.
"ODOL
THE MEDICAL HALL,
DEUTSCHE APOTHEKE,
74, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Hongkong
THIRTY DOLLARS 'PER ANNUM.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN
AGENCY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA.
THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO THE ASÉESTOS TRADE WAS OBTAINED
BY BELL'S ASBESTOS CO,
THE HIGHEST GRADE PACKINGS, AND JOINTINGS KEPT IN STOCK.
ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS ABSOLUTELY UNBEATABLE
IN QUALITY AND PRICE.
ASBESTOS IN EVERY FORM FOR FILTERS, CHEMICAL PUMPS, &C
W. JACKSON,
Manager.
UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR THE
xaxistance given in clearing luggages and affording information, Passengers are met at the UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,
VISITORS have the option of messing either in TOKYOʻor · YOKOHAMA, wilkout gåtra charge--THE ONLY HOTEL, OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.
t
Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, 'ProPKINTOËS,
E. V. SIOEN, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,
РОКОНАМА.
TOKYO.
THE "BUGLE" BRAND. BASS' PALE ALE,
GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT,
BOTTLED DE
M. B. FOSTER & SONS, LTD. The Largest Silpper of Bas1 BEER in the World.
L, C. & Co, are now introducing to this Market two brands of first class Whisky;
which they advise all connoisseurs to ity.
THE N. B. WHISKY,
This is a Splendid Biend, mellow and smoothy-
10 YEAR OLD-Pilce per Doien.....$12.
LONG JOHN WHISKY,
THE "DEW OF BEN NAVIS"
from the Fat Famed Dlitlilery at Fort William, 5 YEARS IN Wood-Price per Dozen...$14.
Hongkong, 17th August, 1896.
For Particulars, apply to
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A. ROMJAHN, Manager. Hongkong, 15th August, 1895.
frags
ESTD. 1864.
TELEFHOME-75+
Intimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
BILLIARDS
AT HK. HOTEL
THREA `PRIZAS.
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PIONEERS OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE.
Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Foreign Railways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan. MANUFACTURERS OF
The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PRESSURES, Cheaper. Quailties for Low PRESSURES.
The VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty lot use throughout Her Majesty's Nary.
The VICTOR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulle Joists, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo boat and Transport in H.M. Service.
SALAMANDER Non-conducting Composition for Beilers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, i IN TWO QUALITIES,
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENTESEDINCIDIRÐ÷+j+říose=1 (3)
rogo]
.....THOS. SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
General Agents.
W. POWELL & CO.
EX S.S. GLENFRUIN."
SOME PARTICULARLY PRETTY SPECIALITIES IN
LADIES MILLINERY
"AND
DRESS GOODS.
ILLUSTRATED LISTS FREE BY POST.
C273
Hongkong, 23rd July, 1896.
"EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST LIQUEUR."
A fine Malt Whisky thoroughly matured, has the largest sale and is the most popular brand of Scotch Whisky in the Far East.
W. POWELL & CO.
FOR SALE.
-(0)-
Frood
G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.
In cases of a dox, pints .........$35 per case.
do
Hongkong, 25th June, 189),
1 quarts $33.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
SHEWAN & Co., Agents,
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JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN, MEDAL
PETROLEUM ENGINES
NOISELESS
OF 2 TO 12 H.P.
FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLIUM,
Consumption of Retrolium 1 18. før H.P. and Hour.
A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch with a 4 H.P. Engine will be shown and fall particulara be given on application.
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
BOLE'AGENTS FOR THE EASY.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
W. BREWER & CO.
NEW BOOKS and new RENITONS.
THE STORY OF NATIONS SERIES,
$9.50 Each,
Bohemia, by CE. Maurice.
Japan, by Murray.
West Indies, by Rodway.
SMOKELESS.
Stambulaff, by Besman.$ 1.35. Joseph Chamberlain, by jorca... 2:35 Earthly Paradise, by Morris.....äumma $.08 Choles Edition: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, by Dr.
THE PHARMACY.
TANSAN,
TANSAN,
TANSAN..
15, Queen's Road,,
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., WINE and SPIRIT' MERCHANTS.
Australian Commonwealth, by Tregarthen. Moors in Spain, by Lane-Foola,"
1.75
Hongkong, rght August, 1896.
*
Pope Leo XIII, by Justla McCarthy
The German Emperor, by Hanney...$ 1.25 [The Heart of Continent, by Young** Dundonald, by Fortescue
Brewer (Now Enlarged Edition) ... sat The Century Allas and Gisteleer
1.00
husband .........$245.
10.00
1.75 Doberck's Lew of Storms
100'
This refreshing and invigorating Tabia Water contains 8 per cent, more IRON CARBONATE
than any Water from similar Spas..
Sole Agents for Hondrang and Soren of CHIWA :—
FLETCHER & CO.
and CARMICHAEL & CO.
:
JUST REGRIVED ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT ·
OF
FRESH DAIRY BUTTER,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The product of the FamCE OF WALES DAIRY COMPANY, Bombay, India. This BUTTER is guaranteed PURE and of THE FINEST QUALITY.
In zib, 1lb. and: jib. TIN."
RETAIL PRICE.....$1.30, 600, and soe,
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,
Hongkong, 1st July, 1895.
CENTRAL MARKET.
3. TATAM,
PROPRIETOR.
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL: -
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
**EXCELSIOR," Howɑxoxo,
A. B: C. Coda.
TELEPHONE.
No. 35.
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGRERS COOLER THAN IN
·QUEEN'S ROAD.
+++
TIFFIN AT I P.M.
DINNER AT 8. P.K.· ARRANGEMENTS can be rando for TIFFIN ∞ DINNER PARTIKS În
PRIVATE DINING-ROOKE:
TRADE "MARK.
Hong Name:- YUEN W 0.
TELEPHONE, No. 135.
MANZANILLA
A LIGHT DRY SHERRY
OP
EXCELLENT QUALITY,
Per 1 dozen Bottles............$9.00
large stook of SHERRIES on hand at from
$7.00 to $80.00 per Dozen.
GANDE PRICE` & CO.,
For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOW
| 1ąth Angaol, 1īgd
WINE AND SPIRIT, MERCHANTS,
No. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.