JUST RECEIVED,
TWEED CAPS,
TERAI and PITH HATS, STRAW HATS,
c.
COTTAM & co
QUIFITTERS,
THE 1897 EDITION
OF
The Hongkong Telegraph.E
NEW SERIES No. 579. #=#=#=+=**
Tanis.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP ...... *RESERVE LIABILITY
HOLDERS...34244
RESERVE FUND .............................
07 SHARE
£800,000
*****800,000 ...$350,000
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per annum on the Dally Balances.
On Fixed Deposits for ta months... 4 per cent. 8 10
21 *** 31
" 3
TH. WHITEHEAD,
Insurances.
THE STANDARD
Is one of the LARGEST and BEST KNOWN of the BRITISH LIFE OFFICES.
FUNDS exceed EIGHT MILLIONS STERLING, ANNUAL REVENUE OVER ONE MILLION STERLINO.
For Forms of Proposal and every information,
Apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1896.
rog
ESTABLISHED 1881
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1897.
Intimations.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAMERS
CAFTAINS
TO FAIL
REMARKS
tay JAPAN momiSocotra .......]. False, R.N.R. ....................Noon, 24th April..Freight only,
LONDON.........Jopas................................T. Leigh...........................................About sgtă April..Freight or Passage.
Manager, Hongkong. THE Underaged AGENTS of the above LONDON, he ....Mirzapora ..............). F. Jephson..........................Neon, 6th May... {See Spac
Hongkong, 19th October, 1896,
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
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Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 8th May, 1895.
JAPAN..............Ancona ...................W. D. Hadis..............Noon, 7th May.......
Advertioncent
Freight or Passage. (Passing through the Inland Ses)
1. [18
COMPANY.
For Further Particulars, apply lo Hongkong, 23rd April, 1897. .
H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,
G
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.
..€1,000,000
Subscribed Capital............................ ................................2. 500,000 | THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
CAPITAL
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884.
********£3,000,000
ChowTong Shang, ETOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY..... 23,480,053, Kwan Hel Chuen, E19 NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA...£757478
Court of Directors:
D. Gillies, Esq.
H. Stalterfoal, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq. "
Chief Manager,
GEO, W. F. PLÄYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months. Fizéd, 5 par Cent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
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HA
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL ....................................................................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000
Court of Directors:
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Chairman.
Hon. J.. BELL-IRVING -Deputy Chairman.
C. Bearmana, Esq.
A. I. Raymond, Esq.
R. Showan, Esq.
G. D. Booing. Eq.
R. L. Richardson, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq
David Gubbay, Esq.
N. A. Slebs. Esq.
Gerald Sinde, Esq.
CHIET MANAGER :
Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER!
Shanghal-1, PWADE GARD'NER, Eng. LONDON BANKERS--LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,
per Annum on the dally balanes,
For For
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITE :
months, al per Cent. per Annum. months, 31 per Cent, per Annum.
For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 10th April, 1807.
THE
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Baaloers of the above Bank is constucted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAY BANKING CORPORATION, Rulos may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER CENT. per sandra.
Depositor may transler' 'at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT 21 4 PER CENT, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
Masonic.
VICTORIA
I
HAVING any we are prepared to FAVING been appointed AGENTS of the
accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS AI CURRENT RATES.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, and January, 1897.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS
600,000
EQUAL TO 15
$833.333-33-
RESERVE FUND... $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LEX SINO, Esq.
Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.
Lo YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AMEL
MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c. taker
World.
at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Jamekane, 17th December, 1 R�,, (20
T
NOTICE.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.
$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Policies granted to xil Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUIE'S ROAD WEST, Slumpbang, 18th May, 1884
Intimation.
NOTICE.
130
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 28th April, st 3 o'clock P.M., at the Rooms of the CHAMBER, CITY HALL, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee and passing the CHAPTER, Secretary's Accounts for the year ending 31st
December, 1896)
CHATTERTON WILCOX, Suritary.
No. 55, E.C.
AN EMERGENCY CONVOCATION of the
above CHAPTER will be held in the FREEMASONS! Hart, Zetland Street, on TUES- DAY, the 27th - Instant, at 8.30 for 9p.. precisely. Visiting Companions are condially Invited to attend.
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1897,
ZETLAND
(64%
LODGE,
No. 525, E.C.:
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LOGGER be bella the FaiantAnons
HALL, Zetland Street, ön SATURDAY, the rat May, at 8.30 for 9 'p.m, predsely. Visiting Brethres are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1897.
Entimations.
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ARBOLINEU M-AVENARIUS
CAR
USED FOR 20 YEARS,
With the Utmost- Sucerar.
Thoroughly reliable préservative for Wood and Stone against Whitä Anta, Decay, Fusgua Rot and Dampnees.
Sole Agents for Chios,
́SCHEELE & Ca
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Hongkong, 15th May, 1Ɛgő,
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
BEECHAM'S
FOR ALL.
BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
KOCH AS
SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH,
IMPAIRED DIGESTION,
'DISORDERED LIVER,
AND FEMALE AILMENTS)| ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION Boxes.
50 Cente per Box.
Prepared only by the Proprietor 2----- THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, England. BOLE AGENTS for Honɑkowo and the EMPERR of CHIMEA 3-100.
WATKINS & CO., APOTENCARIES' Hall, 65, Oʻnsen's Road Central,
HONGKONG.
Hongkang, zoth Aar, 1807.
UNION INSUR⚫NCE SOCIETY OF CANTON. LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
1640
N INTERIM BONUS of TWENTY PER
year 1896 has been DECLARED.
WARRANTS will be issued on the 30th
By Order of the Board,
ACT CONTRIBUTIONS of the
Instant
N. J. EDE
Hongkong, 15th April, 1897.
FORMOSAI
Secretary,
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entitled
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1655
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MELLIN'S CELEBRATED "BISCUITS. MELLIN'S EMULSION of COD LIVER OIL and HYPOPHOSPHITES. All offered at Moderata Price
Special Quotations for:Quantifier.
H. RUTTONJEE, Sole Agent. Hongkong, 1st April, 1897.
1359
KUHN & KOMOR,
JAPANESE FINE ART CURIOS, 21-& 13, Queen's ROAD, HONGKONG, °35) WATER STREET, YOKOHAMA
and Mrs 36, Division STREET, Korn. hong 15th March, 196,
THE.
"HONGKONG BUTCHERY"
I
COMPANY.
Nor. 11, 13 and 15; CENTRAL MARKET.
FRESH BEEF AND MUTTON
CORNED BEEF AND TONGUES
Hangkong, 13th Masho, 1897.
TRADE MARK.
Hong Nama- YUEN W O.
TELEPHONE, No. 135.
*VEAL
SAUSAGES,
TRY THE
SPECIAL
WHISKEY
AT HE HOTEL
16
TARRAGONA
A FULL RICH
SPANISH PORT.
Per Doven
$8.00.
GANDE PRICE & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, No. 12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 31st Marsh; 1897.
五獅禮
三廿月四英港香
Intimations.
THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
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
·Rattways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan. MANUFACTURERS OF
The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PASSSURES. Cheaper 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 Hydraulic Joints, Manhole and Mudhale Doors, &c., are mise used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo boat and Transport in H.M. Service,
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SPECIAL QUOTATIONS POR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT,
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FROM THE SPRINGS OF THE WELL-ENOWN NUNOBIĶI WATERFALLS IN KOBE.
Analysed and pronounced by the IMPERIAL JAPANESE HYGIENIC LABORATORY OF OSATA, to be effective in the treatment of CONSUMPTION, CHRONIC CATARRH OF THROAT and WIND PIPE, all complaints of LIVER, STOMACH and INTESTINE, RHEUMATISM, SUPERABUNDANCE OF BLOOD, &c.
APPLY TO
Hongkong, salh March, 1897
L. M. ALVARES & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS, No. 17, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
FOR SALE.
1443
G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.
In cares of 3 dox, plats ................................................$35. PUT CASE,
do I dos quarts....................$33
Hongkong, 13th February 07,
do
SHEWAN, TUMES & Co.
Apents.
W. BREWER & CO.
JUST LANDED
A LARGE STOCK AND GREAT VARIETY OF
LADIES and GENTERMEN'S
TENN.IS SHOES..
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S
HOUSE SLIPPERS, (VERY CREAP)
Hengkong, th March, 1897,
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
1,400, PRET ABOVE SEA LEVEL
TELEGRAPHIC, ADDRESS,
#EXCELSIOR, ! Hoaxona,
1
A, B, C, Code.
TELEPHONY,
No. 35,
THE TEMPErature is aT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER' THAN IN-
QUEEN'S ROAD.
DINNER AT 8 PM.
TIFFIN AT 1 F.M. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN & DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING ROOMS.
For further Particular apply to
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THE MANAGER,
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTIÉ
Hanekens, 17th Jule •Pnt-
W. POWELL & CO.
LARGE STOCK OF
AND
BOOTS
SHOES,
LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S..
Hongkong, toth April, 1897, {
THIS
W, POWELL & CO.
fro
AS USED THROUGHOUT
FOR HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.
THE UNITED STATES NAVY--
AMAZON SPIRAL PACKING
PACKING
HAS GIVEN GREAT
SATISFACTION WHEREVER USED.
ALL SIZES IN STOCK
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Praya Cmiral,
Hongkong, 15th Masch, züayi,
THE PHARMACY.
HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMËS AND ARE SOLE
MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.
Sola Agents for VIN PASTEUR the great French Nerve Tesis: Also Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN,
$2.00 Pxx Pored.
BSTD, 1884.
TELEPHONE~~~
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SAUMUR
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London Mikles Record.
15, Queens Road,
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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co AGENTS IN CHINA and HÔNGRÚNG,