CARPETS. COTTAM & Co., are showing
TIENTSIN RUOS AND SQUARES. IRISH TABLE LINEN FRENCH BLANKETS, Very warm but not heavy,
5, Redder's St.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES NO. 459 #*#*+=+=#*
Banks.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROVAL CHARTER, 1853, HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP ..... RESERVE
LIABILITY
£800,000
SHARE-
HOLDERS......£800,000 RESERVE FUND ...............................................................$459,005- INTEREST ALLOWED OR CURRENT
ACCOUNT at the Rate of a par cost. per gunum on the Dally Halances.
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On Fixed Deposits for x2 months... 4 per cent.
... 31 H
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 19th October, 186,
Insurances.
THE
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
FOR
ESTABLISHED 1881.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1896.
Intimations,
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
LEXAMERA
CAPTAINE
TO SAIL
REMARKS
has long taken the lead in SIMPLIFYING the CONDITIONS and LIBERALISING the CONTRACT of LIFE ASSURANCE, thereby riving ernally increased Security to the Helders | SHANGHAI.............Rohilla .......................F, N. Cola........................ 10 AM, 1st Deg...Freight or Panige. of the Company's Policies.
For full Particalari and Rates,
Apply to
1
JAPAN, &c. Sunda E. H. Garden.Aboat stå Docu
[464 LONDON, &c. ......Ravenna ... Strech.....................................No00, 3rd Dec......
JAPAN........Verona.C.. H. S. Toeque, RMX.Noon, 4th Dec...
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, and March, 1896.
EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED.
FIRE AND MARINF.
Freight or Passage. (Phasing through the Inland Sen.)
[See Srcial
Advertisement
Freight of Famage. (Paming through the Inland Sex}
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA W AGENTS, and are prepared pooted LONDON....R. C. L. HU, K.N...About 10th Des.. Fright or Panago,
LIMITED.
Authorized Capital.
to accept RISKS at CURRENT RATKE.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 18th April, 1896.
1742
LONDON ..............Palawan..............C, E. Baker About 240 Dec........Freight or Pamage.
For Further Particulars, apply to
E. A. RITCHES, Superintendent, Hongkong, 30th November, 1895,
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Subscribed Capital.............................................£ 500,000 | THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
***£1,000,000
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors;——
D. Gules, Esq.
H. Stolterioht, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Chief Manager,
COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884.
CAPITAL ..............................................................,£12,0 10,000 ChowTungShang, Esq. | TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY.......................1,2,480,053 | NIT ANNUAL FIRE PREMTA..............................£ 757,478
Kwan Hoi Chuen, Esq.
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 11 months Fixed, $ per Cent. Hongkong, a31d October, 1893,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
$6,000,20
PAID-UP CAPITAL ......................................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND ISRA RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPİTORS.....$10,000,073
·COURT OF DIRECTORS :
"
A. MCCONACHTz, Esq.---Chaleman.
ST. C. MICHAILSEN, Esq.—Deputy Chalım A.
Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving. | R. L. Richardzan, Esq.
Alex. Ross, Esq.
C. Beumano, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
M. D. Ezekle' Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
| N. A. Slebs, Esq.
R. Shewan, Esq.
CHILE MANAGER :
Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq;
MANAGER:
Stanghal-J. P. Wade GarD'NER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS—LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMET 4D, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,
per Annum on the daily balance.
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS: For 3 months, så per Cent. per Annum, For 6 months, 31 pm Cent, per Annum. For Iz months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 13th November, 1896,
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HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. "THE Business of the above Bank is conducted THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER Cmy. 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 aEQUES,
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
Chief Manager.
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HAVING been appolated AGENTS of the
Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS st CURRENT RATER,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Agents.
Hongkong, and January, 1898.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
IS, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
4. Foochow ROAD ............
...........SHANGHAL
LEADENHALL HOUSE-LONDON.
ST. ENOCH'S SQUARE..................GLASGOW.
AGENCIES
[1373
BSTD, 1864.
TELEPHONE-73.
AMOY, CANTON, FOOⱭHOW, CHEFOO, HANKOW, SINGAPORE, TIENTSIĘ, TAIWANFOD AND KOĐE,
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, 17th November, 1596.
39
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THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept Feat Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES
Hongkong, a8th May, 1895,
GENERAL NOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000} $833,333-33.
EQUAL TO 401
RESERVE FUND commonus $318,000.07,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Lo Yeux Moon, Esq.
LIT SIO, Esq.
LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
MA
MANAGER-HO AMEL
↑ARINE RISKS_on GOODS, &c., taken * CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
World.
17374
HEAD-OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 19th December, 188C.
NOTICI.
THE CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..........$1,000,00
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Folleles anted to all Parts of the world payable si any of its Agencles,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT,
Secretary HEAD OFFICE," · No. 2, QUEEN ROAD WEST. Bonobong, with Maw, vReu
“HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,
1247
Masonic
.L. O D G E,
CARBOLINEU MAUENARIUS ZETLAND
With the Utmost Succers.
Thoroughly tallable preservative for Woed
No. 515, E.C.
REGULAR. MEETING of the above.
and Stone against White Ants, Decay, Fungus A LODGE will be held in the FAREMASONS
Rot and Dampras.
Sola Agents for China,
SCHEELE & Co.
Hongkong, 15th May, 1898.
[Bat
NOISEI ESS.
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the st December, at 8.30 forʻg p.m. precisely.' Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 24th November, 1896.
Intimations.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN HEDAL
MONTHLY RATES FOR
01
MEALS
ÖRKAKFAST
AT HE HOTEL.
DOTS
ALL 3 MATA).
W. POWELL & CO.
ENT'S WHITE KID GLOVES.
GENT'S DRESS SHIRTS (Wide Fienis),
GENT'S DANCING PUMPS.
GENT'S PATINT LEATHER SHOES.
GENTS SILK SOCKS.
GENT'S WHITE TIES, &c., &c.
BELL'S
賦十三月一十美港香
Intimations.
"OPAL,
IN DEX TONNE.
"ODOL.'
THE MEDICAL HALL,
DEUTSCHE APOTHEKE, 79, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Hongkong,
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
ASBESTOS
AGENCY,
EASTERN
LIMITED.
ASBESTOS and METALLIC "DAGGER" PACKINGS excell over all others
for high pressure.
HEMP, COTTON and RUBBER PACKINGS.
HOT and COLD WATER JOINTS of the best quality only kept in stock. HEAVY ENGINE OIL a speciality. CYLINDER OILS from 81.25 to $2.50 per Ġallon. Heagkang, 27th November, 1896.
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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 ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Foreign Rathways, including the impertal Railways, of Japan.
MANUFACTURERS OF -
The Beat Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VEET HIGHEST PRESSUREN, Cheaper Qualities for Low PRESSURES,
I.
The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty. for us throughout Her Majesty's Navy.
The "VICTOR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydranile Joints, Manhole sad Madhole Doors, &c, are niso used to every Battleship, Cruiser, Ganhost, Torpados boat and Transport in H.M. Service.
"SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Bollers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, &- IN TWO QUALITIES.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT100949
1030]
....................................THOS. SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agents.
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400 FEET Above Sea LEVEL,
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
**EXCILETOR," HONDOMO,
A, B, C. Coda,
to
TELEPHONE,
No. 15.
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN
QUEEN'S ROAD,"
TIFFIN AT 1 P.M. ·
DINNER AT 8 PM.
ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN ∞ DINNER PARTIES
PRIVATE DOG-ROOM
For further Pacalars apply to
THE MANAGER,
Hongkong, 27th July, 18%.
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
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TRADE MARK.
Hong Names YUEN Wo.
TELEPHONE, No. 133.
IND COOPE'S ALE.
Brewed from the finest English Malt and Hops,
light in body with full hop flavour.
Per Cask of 4 Dozin Quartz..$18.
Per Cock of 8 Down Pints ...$14.
SOLE AGENTS ---
Per Dents...$8.15.
Par Dozen...$1,20.
GANDE PRICE & CO.,
SCOTCH TARTAN SASHES:
[1820
W. POWELL & CO.
Hongkong, 21st November, 1895.
[2004
Hongkong, 26th November, 1855.
PETROLEUM ENGINES
OF 3 TO 12 H.P.
rox FACTORIES ■ LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Petroleum 1 13. pır 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.
SCHEELE & CO., HongxoNG,
471
SOLE AGENTE FOR THE XAIT.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
THE
HOTEL
SMOKELESS
CLUB HOTEL, METROPOLE,
5. BUND, FOROBAMA.
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO,
FIRST CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervi
slon of approved French Chef has no equal. ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT, Expenced English matron in' attendance.
The Hotel stem-launch, with Evropean Agent_attends arrivals and departures ↑. avay meristanco given in clearing Ingguges and affining Information, Passengers aru mat at the Rallway Station.
VISITORS have the option of messing either in TOKYO or YOKOHAMA, without extra chargo--THE ONLY HOLEL OFFERING BUCH AN ADVANTAGE; EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premlaza,
Certifed Guides are’hi attendance at both. Hotafu,
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, ProFriatora. E. V. SIOEN, Manager, -L. DEWETTE, Manager,
YOKOHAMA
TOKYO.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,
SHIPCHANDLERS,
DECK AND ENGINE-ROOM STORES OF ALL KINDS.
"UBBUCK'S FIRST QUALITY PAINTS "and OILS.
H"
SIR CHAS. PRICE'S ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS.
EAGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL.
INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING
FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS.
COMPOSITION
This Composition has boon Supplied to all the laries of the World and all the principai
J
Steamship Companies. INNUMERABLE TESTIMONIALS.
FRESH
Hongkong, 11th November, 189f
WATER SUPPLIED.
CALL FLA("R*
Tars
WINE AKA SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
No. 12, QUEEN'S||ROAD CENTRAL.
RAINIER BEER.
F. BISHOP,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 13th Nqvember, 1895.
[4:10
HE famous Malt Tonic and Drink
TH
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 stuffs.
SEATTLE BREWING AND MALTING Co., HONGKONG BRANCH,
1CW HOUSE LANA.
THE PHARMACY.
(1378
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY. HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLE
PRIME FRESH BEEF AND SHANGHAI MUTTON,
CORNED BEEF.
CALIFORNIA CREAMERY BUTTER.
$1.40 per Roll. 78 Cinta per Tin, 3
OUR CELEBRATED CLUB HOUSE SAUSAGES.
Twenty-five Candi fır Pound.
Hongkong, 19th November, 105.
J. TATAM,
PROPRIETOR.
140
FOR SALE.
G. H. MUMM & Co. CHAMPAGNE.
In cases of a dos, plain suosionem$35 per CLIR.
gestis minim
Mongbong, ngth Jund; · Kögf:
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SHEWAN & Co,
ני.
MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.
Sols Agents for VIN FASTEUR the great French Herve Toxic,
Also Sola Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN.
FLETCHKE & CO. knd CARMICHAEL & CO.
W. BREWER & CO.
JUST LANDED,
HE MURDER OF DELICIA, BY THE MARIE CORRELLI $1.20
Hongkong Tide Tables................50
Raphael Tucks New CALENDARS 1897% Abo
Boy's Own Annual, 1996.............................a 400 Girl's Own Annual, 1896..................... 4.00 Children's Friend. Young England New Volamanum 500|||
Raphael Tacks New CHRISTMAS CARDS.
Prize
NEW ANNUALS.
"Nister's Annuals, Chaiterto
Sunday, Child's Own Magazine.
Our Darilogy,
DIARIES 1897, LARGE VARIETY.