CARPETS.
COTTAM & Co.,
are showlog
Tientsin Rugs AND SQUARES. IRISH TABLE LINEN
FRENCH BLANKETS, Very warm but not heavy.
3, Pedder's St.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES NO. 456 #=#+=+=#*
Banks.
Insurances.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL .............$10,000,553 RESERVE FUND$6,000,000
LIMITED.
FIRE AND MARINE.
have This Day been appointed
RENKAYE LIABLITY OF PROPTORS.10,000,000 W AGENTS, and are mepared to accept
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
A. MCCONACHI, Esq.—Chairman,
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq. —Deysty Chairman.
Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving.
R. L. Richardson, E1q.
Alex. Ross, Es
C. Bearmson, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Eiq,
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.
R. Shewan, Keq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1896.
Intimations,
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
CAPTAINS
FOR
STAMERS
TO BAI,
REMARKS
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Ca.. Hongkong, 18th Aprl". 1895, THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
LONDON, vis MARIKELKI.
Freight or
Passage.
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SHANGHAI......Rohilla ...............F. N. Colt............... About 19th Now...Treight or Passage.
(Freight or Passago. JAPAN, &c. Sunda mingŁ, H. Gordon...............About and Dec... { (Passing through
the Inland Sea}
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Advertisement
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1.
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我六廿月一十英港香
Intimations.
"OPAL.
IN DER TORNE.
"ODOL."
THE MEDICAL HALL, DEUTSCHE APOTHEKE, 70, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong,
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
PAINT
WITH
BERGER'S.
(Passing through
1.
the Inland Sea.)
LONDON sidder ...........................R. E. L.. HIIL, R.N.R.................About 1stk Des...Freight or Pusuage.
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For Further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 25th November, 1895,
H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendant,
Haagkong, 20th November, 1896.
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N. A. Slabá, Esq.
CRIEF MANAGER:
Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER:
· Shangkal—J. P. Wady. GARDʻNKE, ESQ. LONDON BANKERS-LOYDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,
per Annum on the daily balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSTIE':
For 3 months, 23 per Cent, per Ännum. For morths, 31 per Cent. per Annum, For 12 months, & per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 13th Novemb., 1896.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
[ar
THE Business of the above Bank is conducted
by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Roles may be obtained on application.
INTEREST co deposits is allowed at 31 Pær CENT. per samu.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $190 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum, .
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
Hengag, 1st August, 1893.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UF.
RESERVE LIABILITY от SHARE-
£800,00
HOLDERS 216194T1ÄISODI ..........£800,030 RESERVE FUND ......................................................£350,000 NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Raic al a per cent. per anum on the Dally Balances,
On Fired Deposiz for za months... 4. per cent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 19th October, 1896,
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital .........
.................................£1,000,000
Subscribed Capital.............................................i£ 100,000
HEAD OFFICE —HONGKONG,
Court of Directors >---
D. Gillies, Exq.
| Chow Tang Shang, Eeq.
H. Stelterfoht, Esq. Kwan Hof Chuen, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Chlef Manager,
GEO. W, F. PLAYFAIR.
ét
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cesi.. Hongkong, a3rd October, 1893.
A COMPANY,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 184$..
CAPITAL *********
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY....3,480,053 LONDON, &c. Ravens..........E. Succ................Noun, grå Dec.... {See Special NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA
AVING been appolated AGENTS of the JAPAN............Korona C. H. S. Tacque, R.N.R.Noen, 4th Decor Hove Company we
are prepared ta Accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS | at CURRENT RATES,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, and January, 1896.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept Firt Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Ca
Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
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GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000 $833,333-33
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
.................................... $318,000.00,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEE SING, Esq.
LOU TO SHUN, Eng, LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
MARE CURRENT PATRE to all parts of the
'ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &ċ, taken
Werld.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hanekano, vyth December, 1884,
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NOTICE.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED................$1,000,00
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINK RISKS AL CORANNT RATE: on GODDY, kcí Policies granted to rll Parts of the world payable at may of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secret?".
HEAD OFFICE, No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. kupolesna, għin May, weY
Masonic,
ZETLAND
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(Freight or Passage.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., SHIPCHANDLERS,
deck and enGINE-ROOM STORES OF ALL KINDS.
‘UBBUCK'S FIRST QUALITY PAINTS 458 OILS.
ENGINE CYLINDER OILS
EAGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL.
INTERNATIONAL
ANTIFOULING
FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS.
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UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.
SOLE AGENTS IN
FOR THE
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, united asBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, PIONEERS OF THE ASEESTOS TRADE.
COMPOSITION | Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Foreign
Railways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan. MANUFACTURERS OF
This Composiiton has been Suppiled to ?"! the Naries of the World and ell the principal. Steamship Companies.
INNUMERABLE TESTIMONIALS,
WATER
SUPPLIED.
CALL FLAG "R"
ו'.
The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PRESSURES, Cheaper Qualitics for Low PRESSURES,
The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for use throughout Her Majesty's Navy,
The "VICTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulic Joints, Manhole and Madhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpado. boat and Transport in H.M. Service.
FRESH
Hongkong, 11th November, 1867.
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THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY. IN TWO QUALITIES.
rago]
PRIME FRESH BEEF AND SHANGHAI MUTTON. CORNED BEEF.
CALIFORNIA CREAMERY BUTTER. $1.40 per Roll. 75 Cents per Tis.
OUR CELEBRATED CLUB HOUSE SAUSAGES,
Twenty-five Cents per Pound.
Hongkong, 19th November, 1805.
J. TATAM,
FOR SALE.
-:(0) ----
PROPRIETOR.
140
G. H. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.
; ( 1 ) j
In cases of a dos pintą mmmmmmmm$35 per cULES.
da
Hongkong, 7th June, 18qf.
LODGE
No. 525, E.C.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
HALL, Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the rat December, at 8.30 for 9 m. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 24th November, 1896,
FOR SALE.
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CARBOLINE MADENARIUS JUST received per S.S. CAINST WOOD'S
With the Utmost Succant. Thoroughly rollable preservative for Wc:3 and Stone agalust White Ants, Decay, Fangas Kot and Dampness.
FINEST VICTORIAN ́TABLE BUTTER "COW_BRAND" is 1 lb., a Iba, 5 Ihs, and to lbs. Tins, in Excellent Condition,
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Sole Agent for Hongkong, China and the Philippines. [8a1 Hongkong, 16th October, 1895.
Sole Agents for Chins,
Hongkong, 15th May, 1896.
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SCHEELE & Co.
NOISEI ESS.
Intimations.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE,
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
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PETROLEUM ENGINES
OF 1 TO 13 H.P.
FOR FACTORIES and LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLBUM.
Consumption of Petroleum 1 15. 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 application.
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SCHEELE & CO., Honarone,
SOLE AGENTE FOR THE EAST,
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
THE
HOTEL
SMOKELESS.
CLUB HOTEL, METROPOLE,
5. BUND, FOKOHAMA..
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO,
sion of approved French Chef has no equa). ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT. Experienced English matron in attendance.
The Hatal stem-launch with Eutopona: Agth?"Kitends arrivals and departures ;' every assistance given in clearing luggages and affording fsformation, Passengers are met at the Railway Station.
VISITORS have the option of massing either in TOKYO OF YOKOHAMA, without extra CRAFTS—TEX ONLY HOLZL OFFERING SUCH AM ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Preme
Certised Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORA, E. V. SIOEN, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,
TOKYO,
1
M
στις
* MONTALY RATES FÜR
MEALS
BREAKFAST .
AT HE HOTEL
$13
$5.00
NIKALL
PREKORACE
**
SHEWAN & Co. Agents,
(803
ALL 3 MEAIK,
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
ESTD, 1884.
TELEPHONE~-~~7§}1·
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
35, QUEEN'S ROAD ..................... „HONGKONG.
4. FOOCEO ROAD ......
LEADENHALL HOUTnanamuan
SHANGHAI.
......LONDON.
ST. EXOCH'S SQUARE '.....................................................GLASGOW.
AGENCIES:-.
AMOY, CANTON, POOCHOW, CHEFOO, HANKOW, SINGAPORE, TIENTSIN, TAIWANFOO and KOBE,
Hongkong, 17th November, 1898.
W. POWELL & CO.
ENTS WHITE KID GLOVES.
GENT'S DRESS SHIRTS (Widh Fronts).
GENT'S DANCING PUMPS.
GENT'S PATENT LEATHER SHOES, GENT'S SILK BOCKS.
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GENT'S WHITE TIES, ão, data
SCOTCH TARTAN SASHES.
Mongkong, dist Keromker, 1895.
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SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Bellers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, &c.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT101099
THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agents.
IND COOPE'S ALE,
GP Brewed from the finest English Malt and Hope,
light in body with fall hop favour.
TRADE MARK,
Hong Name - YUEN W O.
TELEPHONE, No. 135. SOLE
Per Cask of & Dosen Quarts...$19.
AGENTS 1-
2.
Per Desin...$4.55.
Per Desin...$1,80.
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Per Cask of 8 Donın Pints ...$14.
GANDE PRICE & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, No. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 26th November, 189.".
RUA IN I ER BEER..
HE famous Malt Tonic and Drink,
THE
Try it once and you will order it
again. One trial will convince you of its merits. Do not confuse it with. cheap and abominable staffs.
SEATTLE BREWING AND MALTING Co.,
HONGKONG BRANCH,
K: HOUSHLANI.
THE PHARMACY.
HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLE
MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET,
Sole Agents for VIN PASTEUR the grest French Nerve Tenie, Also Solo Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN,
F. BISHOP.
Acting Managar,
Hongkong, 13th November, 1855.
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FLETCHER & CO. Ed
CARMICHAEL & CO.
W. BREWER & CO.
"JUST" LANDED.
THE MURDER OF DELICIA, BY
MARIE CORRELLI $7,20 | Hongkang Tide Tables ............................................." 050] Boy Own Annua), 1896............................................ 4.00 Girl's Own Annual, 1896............................ Young England New Volume.wanan. 3.00 Raphas! Tacks New CHRISTMAS CARDS.
Raphael Tucks New CALENDARS 1897. Also
4.00) Children's Fritadi.
Nisters Annual, Sunday.
NEW ANNUALS.
Chatter: ax.
Child's Own Magazine, Prise. Ouz Darling", " 800, 80, 80, DIARIES 1897, LARGE VARIETY.
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
**EXCELSION," HONGKONG;-
A. Bin Gods
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN
T QUEEN'S ROAD, -
TIFFIN AT I P.M.
DINNER AT 8 P. ARRANGEMENTE can be made for TIFFIN on DINNER PARTIES
For further Particulars apply to
W. POWELL & CO.
PRIVATS DIEG-ROOML
THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,
Mongkong, syth July, 1996)