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erc alawan.
TLINY RUGS kha SpraS.
IRISH-TAALE LINEN FRENCH BLANKETS, Very koum but act heavy,
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The ongkong Telegraph.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
NEW SERIES NO. 476. #+-+=+=★★ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1896.
Banks.
Insurances.
Intimations.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM ..
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
六優
九十月二十英港香
Intimations.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
'ONGKONG' AND SHANGHAI EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, -
HONGKONG CORPORATION.
PAI-UP CAPITAL.....$10,000,00ɔ RESERVE FUND.........$ 6,000,000,
LIMITED.
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000 Whare This Day been appointed
Court of DIRECTORS :
A MCCONACHIX, Esq.-Chairman.
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,
R. L. Richardson, ES,
Ho, J. J. Bell-Irving,
C. Beurmann, Exq..
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
R. Showan, Esq.
M. D. Esekiel, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
N, A. Sleba, Esq.
CHIRP MANAGER:
Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghal~~). T. Wana Gard’NER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--L ́" "DON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of 3 per cent, per Annum on the daily balance.
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS: For 3 months, 38 per Cent, per Annum. For mortbs, 31 per Cant, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 9th December, 1896.
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HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
*T*H* Business of the above Rank is conducted
Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rales may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at gå Pxx Cherr, per annum.
Depaaltors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HongkonⱭ AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895,
Cole Manager.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UF RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARI-
HOLDER odnosimam
RESERVE FUND
£800,000 ....800,000 £350,000
INTEREST ALLOWED an CURRENT CCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per annam on the Dally Balances.
On Fixed Depoalta for 12 months... 4 per cent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 19th October, 1846,
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital ............................................................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital....................................................Ɛ 300,000
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.
D. Gilles, Esq.
H. Stolterlobt, Eng...
Court of Directors!~~~
ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chaen, Esq.
"Chân Kit Shan, Eiq,
Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 3 por Cent.. Hongkong, aird October, 1893.
CAR
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ARBOLINEU M-A VENARIUS
USED FOX 20 YEARS. With the Utmost Success. Thoroughly reliable preservative for Wood and Stone against White Ants, Decay, Fungus Rot and Dampness,
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CAPTAINS
TO KAYL
REMARKE
STEAMER.S
LONDON ........Pakowas......C, E, Baker ...........Abori 14th Dec...Freight or Passage. 1742 SHANGHAI. Rosetta F. N. Tillard ................................About 19th Dec......Freight me ParnaET.
FIRE AND MARINE.
FOR
AGENTS, and are prepared to accept RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 28th April, 1896. THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A‚D. 1994, •
...........₤1,000,000
JAPAN,
CAPITAL ...¶¶¶¶¶¶¶atite
Formosa ......R. A. Feters
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY....3,480,053 LONDON, &c. „Katar-l-Hind.C. In Daulci..........Noon, 31st Dec...
NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA...om-£ 757,478
HA
"AVING been appointed AGENTS of the
above Company we are prepared to JAPAN....... accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS
at CURRENT RATES,
BELL'S
ASBESTOS
EASTERN
AGENCY,
LIMITED.
(Freight of Passage.
(Fasing through ASBESTOS and METALLIC DAGGER" PACKINGS excell over all others the Inland Ses)
ƒSes
About 37th Dec...
[See Specimens
"
Verona
LONDON
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(Freight or Passage .C. H. S. Tocque, R.N:R.Noon, 1st Jan, '97 (Passing through
the Inland Sea.)
Sunda...................L H. Gordan......................................About 12th Jáž.....Freight- or Pamigo,
For Further Particulars, apply to
H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent, Hongkong, 19th December, 1896.....*-
-EAST
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, and January, 1896.
- NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
“HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Compare prepared to accept First Clan FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
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GENERAL NOTICE, THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000 RESERVE FUND
EQUAL TO
$833,333-33 eres $318,000.00. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEE SIXO, Esq.
LO YEUR MOON, Esq. LOU TO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
World.
si CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
· HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAVA -WEST, Wangkang, vwth Deomchar, «RNE.
NOTICE,
W. POWELL & CO.
NEW TOYS
AND
XMAS PRESENT S.
Hongkong, 12th December, 1898,
T+374
BSTD, 1884.
"THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
$1,000,000
The shore Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT Raras on Goons, c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretstr.
HEAD OFFICE, No. 3, COKEN'S ROAD WEST, Rengkans, 26th May, tƐas.
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ST. GEORGE'S BALL.
MEETING of SUBSCRIBERS to ST.
A GEORGE'S BALL, will be held on
MONDAY, the 21st December, 1895, at 6 PM., | In the CITY HALL.
H.E. Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G., will preside.
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
· Bon. Sac, to Provisional Committee
of St. George's Ball.
[1951 Hongkong, 18th December, 1896.
ST. GEORGE'S BALL
7. 1 MEETING of the MEMBERS of
A former Commuters of ST. GEORGE'
BALL held at Government House on the,.4th instant it was decided to hold # ST. GEORGE'S BALL on the 22nd January, 1897, if a sufficient number of Englishmen subscribed.
From To-day, and for 14 days afterwards, SUBSCRIPTION LISTS will be found in the CLUBS and other places.
Das notice will be given of any further action taken.
T. SERCOMBE SMITH, Hon. Secretary, St. George's Ball Provisional Committee. [Bar Hongkong, 5th December, 1896
Sole Agents for Chinx,
SCHEELE & Co. Hongkong, reth May, 1896.
NOISELESS.
Intimations.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
[1871
PETROLEUM ENGINES
!
OP 3 TO 12 H.P.
FOR FACTORIES AÐ LAUNCHES.
WOLLED BY ORDINARY PETROLKUM,
Consumption of Pitroleum 1 18. per H.P. and Hour.
A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch with a 4 H.P.
Englan will be shown and full particulars be given on application,
SCHEELE & CO., HoxazonG,
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SOLR AGENTS FOR THE EAST.
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.
THE
CLUB HOTEL,
5. BUND, FOKOHAMA,
HOTEL METROPOLE
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
SMOKELESS
FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally dusted, wall-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervis
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.
1
CYLINDER OILS from 81.25 to 83.50 per Gallon.
Hongkong, 27th November, 1896.
THE PHARMACY.
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HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLI MANUFACTURERS OF
60g]
W. POWELL & CO.
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PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY IS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
AQUARIUS
A SPARLING mineral taBLE WATER.
It is most suitable for mixing with Wines and TKLIPHONE 75. Spirits; it neither discolours them nor changes their flavour, as is so often the case with those Mineral Waters which contain iron and other salts.
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SOLE AGE7:49 FOR HONGKONG;~- CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.-
15, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, 5th December, 1898.
FOR SALE.
:(0)5
PORT WINE.
THE CELEBRATED. GUEDES ", GRAPES" ; BRAND,
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.
Sale Agents for VIN!PASTEUR the great French Norye Tanie.
Also Sale Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN.
FLETCHER & CO. and CARMICHAEL & CO.
W. BREWER & CO.
THE
JUST LANDED.
'HE MURDER OF DELICIA, BY
MARIE CORRELLI ........................$1.20 | Hongkong Tide Tables ..................muren D-50; Boy Own Annual, 1896....................................................................... 4.00),
Raphael Tucks New CALENDARS 1897, Also
NEW ANNUALS.
Glih Own Anozal, 1806.......... 4.00 Children's Friend. Young England New Volume.com 3.00||
Raphael Tucks New CHRISTMAS CARDS.
29
TRADE MARK,
Hong Name I— YUEN W o.
TELEPHONE, NO, 135,
Chatterbox.
Nister's Annual.' Sunday,
Child's Own Magasins. Prise. Our Darilogy, Bio, 80, 80, DIARIES 1897,
LARGE VARIETY.
XMAS PRESENTS.
CASES OF ASSORTED WINES,
CONTAINING >
3 Bota. SHERRY, 3 Eets. PORT, 3 Bots. WHISKY, z Bötu. GIN,
# Bot. BRANDY, 1 Bot. LIQUEUR and i Bot. BITTERS.
PRICE $10 # get.
GANDE PRICE & CO.,
In cases of i dos, Bottlen så $24 per case..
SHEWAN TOMES & Co.,
Sole Agents.
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Hongkong, 11th December, 1896.
Hongkong, 17th December, 1805.
$12.00
15.00
MONTHLY RATES FOR
MEALS
BRIAKTAST
TLEFIE
AT HE HOTKI.
42.50
FRYER ▼ TIY
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY.
PRIME FRESH BEEF AND SHANGHAI MUTTON. CORNED BEEF.
CALIFORNIA CREAMERY BUTTER.
81.40 per Roll
OUR CELEBRATED CLUB. HOUSE SAUSAGES.
Twenty flos Cinte per Found.
Hongkong, 19th November, 1805.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
No. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
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UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR THE
UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,
· PIONEERS. OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Forigin, Railways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Tha"Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHRET PRESSURES. Cheaper Quallites for Low PaxmuSKI.
· The "VICTOR " METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Adislealty for was throughout Her Majesty's Navy,
The "VICTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steams and Hydraulia Jolata” Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo" host and Transport în H,M. Service.
"SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Bollers, Hot-watür Tanks, Pipes, do | IN TWO QUALITIES.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT.....
.................THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL &
RAINIER
Acting-Manager,
F. BISHOP,
;"
I. TATAMA
PROPRIETORE ·
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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., SHIPCHANDLERS,
DECK AND ENGINE-ROOM STORES OF ALL KINDS. -
"UBBUCKS FIRST QUALITY: PAINTS ind-OILS,
SIR CHAS, PRICES ENGINE 113, CYLINDER OILSĀ
EAGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL.
sion of approved French Chai has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT. HU
Experienced English matron in attendance.......
ד' -
The Hotel steams-lausch, with European: Agent attends arrivals and-departures | Gymy amistance glyna în clearing Inggagus und wffording Information,* Passengers ar met at the Rallway Station.
VISITORS have the option of meseng olther, in Torro ∞. Yokohama, without exten charge-=zas oMLY HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE,, EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.
Cerified Guldés ure la attendance af both. Fotels,.
• THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, Proprietore,
E. V. BIOEN, Manager,
YOKOHAMA,
L. DEWETTE, Manager,
TOKYO.
INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING
FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS.
COMPOSITION
This Composition has been Supplied to all the Maviku of the World and all the jelacipal
Stásmakly Compsalas. ¿
FRESH
INNUMERABLE TESTIMONIALS.
WATER SUPPLIED
CALL FLAG "R?
Hongkong, 13th November, 1896.
General Agents.
BEER.
J
HE famous Malt Tonic and Drink.
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 stufis,
SEATTLE BREWING AND MALTING Com HONGKONG BRANCH,
IN HOURE LANE,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL
1,400 #EET ABOVE SRA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
“Excelizor, " Henaresto,
A. B. C. Coda.
TELEPHONE.
No. 35+
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THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN QUEEN'S ROAD,
DINNER AT 8
TIFFIN AT LIFE. ARRANGEMENTS can be minda for TIFFIN'∞ DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-Stocks."
For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
KOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL