BURN TAHLE LINEN FANCH BLANKETS,
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* Fund der $2.
Hongkong Telegraph.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
NEW SERIES No. 480
Banks.
#+=X-+4=+=** THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896.
四波 驶四廿月二十英港香
Insurances.
Intimations
// Intimations, - -
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
BANKING
PAID-UP CAPITAL: us..................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND .................................$ 6,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000
COURT OF DERMOTORS :
A. McConachir, Esq.—Chairman, ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Eng.-Deputy Chairman. Hon. J. J. Boll-Irving. | R. L. Richardson, Esq.
C. Berman, Eq..
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
R. Shawan, Xaq.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
M. D. Exckdel, Esq.
N. A. Siebe, Esq.
R. H. Gray, Esq.
LIMITED,
FIRE AND MARINK.
This Day been appointed
WE CANTS, and are prepared to accept
RISES at CURRENT RATES.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, 28th April, 1895. ̧
F743
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
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{ CAPTAINS.
LONDON..........Palawan.........C. E. Baker SHANGHAI......Rosetta....F. N. TILTÄ ......
THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE JAPAN, & Formoss. R. A. Piters ammonių Pilla
COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1823.
LONDON, &c. ...«Kalsar-4-Hind G. E. Daniel............****
•£3,000,000
TO RAIL
BELL'S
ASBESTOS
EASTERN
AGENCY,
LIMITED.
CHIET MANAGER 1 Hongkong T. Jackson, Esq.
MANADER:
Shanghal-J. P. WADE GARDNER, ES,
LONDON BANKERS-LONDOM AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
Stat Debu
CAPITAL *********** TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY.anm.£2,450,05a NET ANNUAL FILE PREMIA........... 757478 JAPAN Verona.C. H. S. Toque, R.N.R.Nodu, 1st Jan, 1972 - Fassing through
The Inland Sem) HAVING been appointed AGENTS of the
above Company we are prepared to
On Current Account at the rate of a per Crat, accope EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS LONDON.Snds...................E. H. Gordan.Aboni 12th Jan.Afreight 'or· Passage, per Annum on the daily balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITH : For 3 months, aj per Cent, per Annum. For
months, zi per Cent, per Annum, For 12 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 9th December, 1895,
T
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
Kat
“HE Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 31 Pæn CEST, per aÐÐUND.
Depositors, may, transfer, at their option balances of Stoo or more to the HoiroxorÒ AND SHANGHAI BANX to he placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PEx Chorr, per aBITI,
For the HorGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORF OILATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong ist August, 1895.
THE CHARTERED, BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Arrents
at CURRENT RATER,
Hongkong, 2nd January, 18o6.
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For Further Particulars, apply ta *Hongkong, 23rd Decemben, 1896.
K. A. RITCHIE
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
"THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared in acceat First
·Glass FOREIGN-and-CHINESE RISKS′′xt" CURENT RATES,
SIEMSSEN & Ca
Hongkong, 28th May, 1805.
FOR SALE.
PORT WINE
THE CELEBRATED GUEDES "3 GRAPES* BRAND, In cases of 1 das, Bottles at $14 per -ČRDE.
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Hongkong, 17th December, 1895.
GENERAL NOTICE,
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000 EQUAL TO 0042199139 RESERVE FUND
$833,33333+ $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LO YEUX MOOM, Esq.
LER Siro, Esq.
LOST, Leq. L
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MANAGER.—HO AMEI.
"ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken,
INCORFORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 3853. MARI Ras Rares to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE LONDON.
CAPITAL RAID-UF ........... RESERVED LIABILITY
OF SHARE.
£800,000
******$800,000
HOLDERS.***.14)49099 RESERVE,FUND *********
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per annum on the Dally Balances, ...
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 per cent
HY
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1.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 19th October, 1896,Y
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-THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA", LIMITED,
Authorized Capital ...................................................... £1,000,000 Subscribed Capital....................................................£ 500,000
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG,
Court of Directors?—
D. Gillies, Esq.
H. Stelterfaht, Esq,
Chan Kit Shan, Eig,
ChowTing Shang, Esq.
World
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & §. PRAYA WEST, Honekana, 19th Piecember, #RAT,
NOTICE,
་་༣༡༤
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ...........................$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared in accept MARINE RISES at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, Be. Palleles granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE,
No. 2; Quiɔ'S ROAD WEST. Hinnoima, 20) bav, tine.
2-----
Masonic,
Kwan Hol Chuan, E ZETLAND
Chief Manage
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 1 months Fixed, $ per Cent.
Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
17
ARBOLINEUKAVENARIUS
USED FOR YEARS, With the Ulmost Success. Thoroughly reliable preservative for Wood
and Stons against White Auts, Decay, Fungus
Rot and Dampness,
1247
LODGE
No. gas, E.Q.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEASONS
HALL, Zelland Street, on SATURDAY, the nóth December, at 8 for 8.30 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1895, [1957
EOTHEN MARK LODGE, NË, 264,
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS
REGULAR MEETING of the abovo
HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the Sole Agents for China, · | 30th instant, at 5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely. Visiting
SCHEELE & Co. | Brethren are cordially invited to attend. Hongkong, 15th May, 1836,
F8at Hongkong, aged December, 1805.
NOISRI-KES.
Intimations.
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
JASTRAM'S PATENT
·GOEDEN MEDAL
ASHEWAN TOMES & Co., Bole Agails.
મન
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 $125 to $2.50 per Gallon.
Hongkong, 27th November, 1898.
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. Governmani, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Farilga Railways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.
MANUFACTURERS OF
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY!|TheBest Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGKEIT PARRTUERI,
FRIME FRESH BEEF AND SHANGHAI MUTTON. CORNED BEEF.
CALIFORNIA CREAMERY BUTTER.
$140 per Roll
OUR CELEBRATED CLUB HOUSE SAUSAGES.
Twenty-five Cents par Pound.
Hongkong, 19th November, sot.
MONTHLY RATES FOR
MEALS
Chasper Qualities 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 Hydraullo Joints, Manhole and Modbole Doors, &, are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpede- best and Transport in H.M. Service.
"SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Bollers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, dis IN TWO QUALITIES.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS" FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT.
J. TATAM,
PROPRIETOR.
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1030]:
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'TION 'TH IV
BREAKFAST
15.CO
£0.00
ofz
ALES, BEERS AND STOUTS.
........................THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL ✯ Co.,
General Agents.
W. BREWER & CO.
JUST LANDED.
THE MURDER OF DELICIA, BY
MARIE CORRELLI .....................arte$1,30| Hongkong Tide Tables_momorum 150 Boy's Own Aizual, 189ő....................., 4.40
Ghil's Own Annua), 1896.............................................ma: 4.00 | Children's Young England New Voltms............. 3.00
Raphael Tucks New CHRISTMAS CARD 8. .
TRADE MARK,
Hong Namaz-** YUEN WO.
TELEPHONE, No. 135.
Prize
Raphael Tucks New CALENDARS 1897.
Also
NEW ANNUALS. Friend. Chatterbox.
Natulu Aistuil Sunday,
Child's Own Magasine.
Our Darlings, ty katy kt.
DIARIES 1897,
LARGE VARIETY.
XMAS PRESENTS.
CASES OF ASSORTED WINES,
CONTARING 3ini
↑ ↑ Bota. SHERRY, » Bots, PORT, 3 Bots., WHISKY, « Ést’GIN,
|---ż Ex. BRANDY, 1 Bol. LIQUEUR and 1 Bot. BITTERS.
-PRICK –$10 4 $8.
GANDE PRICE & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
No. 18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 11th December, 18gf.
RA INI E R
[1993
RSTD. 1864.
KUPPER'S PILSENER BEER (always bright, no
*sedimentaivastukassinnasse deasemiams J KUPPER'S VÉRSANDT BEER (Munich) "üsimusmine 24.00 BRUSTER'S PILSENER BIEuros FREDERICKSBURG LAGER BEER JAPAN BREWERY & Co., 24. * KIRIN "^ TRIMPHONE~~75. GUINNESS STOUT (bodied by M. C. & Co. Londan)... £3,00 portimise 10.00
BASS & Co.'s ALE (bottled by Macgregor, Caldbeck &
Co, London)umans BASS & CO. LIGHT GRAVITY ALE (bottled by C.
M. & Co., Shanghai) cert
$14.00
b
14.00
$18,00
16,00
14.00
18.00
18.00
FORVETERISTETTU 11:00
10.00
13.00
17.00
1. BISHOP,
PETROLEUM ENGINES
of a To is H.P.
FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROČTUM,
Consumption of Petroleum 1 15. per: H.P, and Hour.
A Working Stationary Engine and a'Launch with a 4 X.P.
› will be shown and full partieniars be given on application.
SCHEELE & CO., Hoxoxoxa,
SOLE AGEETE FOR THE KASI.:
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED,
THE
HOTEL
SMOKELESS.
CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,
UND, FOROHAMA.
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.
Fapprend French Chel has molequal. ENTIRE FOREIGN LANAGEMENT. MEREN LASS HOTELS, sentrally altuntafl; well-furnished, the Gulalisa under the Supervi
Bygadeund English matron in attendance.
The Hotel steam-launch with Emopenă Agent, aftende anivals and departures s srory mediations giren in cleaning laggages- and "nförling “Inkormation, „Passengers are met at the Raima S
VISITORS-have-the option of marring althar in TOKYO er VTOKOZAMA, without exten CÍVER! --TAX DMgy Hotel offeKING SUCH AN ADVANTAGES KUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER en tiro PremĪBAS.
"..
Stanfied Guides are in sitondenes at both Motels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, Proprietors. V. SIOEN
AVOKOHAMA,
LDE
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., 13 QUEEN'S ROAD,
Hongkong, 211 December, 1896.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., SHIPCHANDLERS,
DECE AND ENGINE-ROOM STORES OF ALL KINDS.
HUBBUCKIS WHAT QUALITY PAINTS and OILS
SIR CHAS. PRICES ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS.
EAGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL
INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING
FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS.
COMPOSITION
This Composition has Seen Supplied to all de Navine of the World and all the pežskipul
Steamship Companies? (st INNUMERABLE TESTIMONIALS.
FRESHWATER SUPPLIED.
Hongkong,"11th Növümber, söe5.
CALL FLAG "R".
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 13th November, 1895.
BEER.
HE famous Malt Tonic and Drink.
TH
Try it once and you will order it
again. One trial will convince you of ità" merits. Do not confuse it with cheap and abominable stuffs,
SEATTLE, BREWING AND MALTING-
HONGKONG BRANCH,.
Ics Hover LaNK.
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
"LIDO" FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, -
"EXCALATOR,” Hoardkong,
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
(1975
THE TEMPERATURE' IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLBR THAN IN
ESGUERNS ROAD,
DINNER AT 8 2.3.
"TIFFIN AT 1.M ARRANGEMENTS can be made lor TIFFIN & DINNER PARTIES IN
„PRIVATH, DİNDEN-ROOME.
For further Particulars apply to
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THE MANAGER,
MOUNT 'AUSTIN HOTEL,
Hongkono, prth July, sing
W. POWELL & CO.
NEW TOYS
X-M-AS PRESENTS.
W. POWELL
THE PHARMACY.
HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S FERFUMES AND ARE SOLE
M MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET,
Deze Sole Agents for VIN/PASTEUR′ theʼgresi Frasch Herve Tonic, Also Sula Azetta for the new walkkioun JAPANESE TABLE:WATER
TANSAN.
FLETCHEK & CO.