NEW STOCK. BATHING COSTUMES,
BATHING DRAWEKS,
BATH BLANKETS, CHRISTY'S TOWELS,
B., &c., &c.
COTTAM & Co,
General Outfitters.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES No. 89. $=+=**
3anks.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Business of the above Bank is conducted
by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may ba Disained on application.
INTEREST on deports CINT. per annEM.
allowed at 31 Pr
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANOHAI HANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
însurances.
MYVICH,
HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ...........................$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CtraRENT RATES on GOODS, & Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of lis Agencies,
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.
ESTABLISHED 1881.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1897.
Intimations,
-(201) CAPTAIN
三拜禮
五月五英港香
TO KAIL
REMARKS
931
год
STEAMKISS
HEAD OFFICE, No. 1. QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 14th May, thos
130
| LONDON, &c. ......ādiṛrapors, sum]. F. Jephson ........... ...........Noón, dik May.......
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OF
THE 1807 EDITION WEBSTER'S
DICTIONARY
FOR SALE,
PRICE: $6 PER COFY, AT THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM,
T. JACKSON,
Chlef ManageI
وا
Hongkong, at Angust, 1895. THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY.ROYAL, CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP
RESTEVE LIABILITY or SHARI-
HOLDERS
*******£800,000 £800,000 £350,000
RESERVE FUND .......................
INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ACCOUNT at the Rate of 1 per cent, per
sanum on the Dally Balances.
ง
On Fixed Deposits for ta months... 4 per cent,
Н
3
+
... 3 ... a
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 19th October, 1896..
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital,
Subscribed Capital...
£1,000,000 £300,000
HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG
Court of Directors:-
D. Gillies, Esq.
THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
has long record of GOOD SERVICES | JAPAN mundï2000 m.....W. D. Madie........Noon, 7th May.... refer to its FUNDS, annually increasing, amount to £8,086,401 Sig. The premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent ́with safety have been adopted.
For Particulars and Rates,
Apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents:
Hongkong, and March, 1896.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE
Sos Special
Advertisement
(Freight or Passage,
(Passing through
› the Inland Sea))
SHANGHAI ..........Kaltar-t-Hied___C. L. Daniel ...About 14th May...Freight or Passage,
LONDON &5 Adin mummaR. E, L. HI, R.N.R...About 18th May.....Freight or Passage.
For Further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 18th April, 1897-
H, A. RITCHIE, Superintendent
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HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, a8th May, 1895-
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THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
CAPITAL
COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884. ·
ChowTung Shang, Esq. HAVING been appointed AGENTS of the
H. Stalterlobt, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq, Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Chief Manager,
GEO, WF. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 3 months Fixed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
HANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
--$10,000,000
RESERVE FUND.$ 6,500,000 RISERVE LIABILITY OF PROP TORS.....$10,000,000
COURT OF DAICTORS:
ST. C. MICHAELSIN, Esq.-Chairman.
Hen. J. J. BELL-IRVING-Deputy Chairman.
C. Bearmann, Esq.
G. D, Boning, Esq.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
David Gabbey: Eng.
་
A. I. Raymond, Esq.
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY...............2,480,033 NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIAGuyn£ 757,478
Company we are prepared to Accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
←
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, and January, 1897.
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GENERAL NOTICE, THE ON TAI ÎNSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.) — CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000
$833.333-33, EQUAL TO **** RESERVE FUND ..................................................... $318,000,00, BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LEE SING, EK,
Lo Vrur Moon, Esq.
O.
MANAGER.—HO AMEL
R. L. Richardson, Erg.M CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken
B. Sheway, Esq.
N. A. Sfebi. Esq.
Gerald Slade, Eaq..
"CHIEF MANAGER::.
Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shangbai-J, P. WADE GARDNER, E14. LONDON BANKERS LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONGİNTEREST ALLOWED
On Carent Account at the sale of a per Cent,
per Annura on the day balance.
· INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSIts :" For 3 months, 21 per Cent. per Annum, For months, 31 per Cent. per Annum, For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
TAJACKSON,
Chlef Manager.
Hongkong, toth April, 1897.
Intimations.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS, BONUS al TWENTY PER CENT, upon CONTRIBUTIONS for the year 1896 has This Day bend DECLARED,
WARRANTS will be issued on the oth proximo.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
* General Agents, un CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, Hongkong, 24th April, 1807-
(671
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
INTERIM BONUS. of TWENTY PER
ACENT, upon CONTRIBUTIONS for the
-"
World
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & ✨ PRAYA WEST. Hanekeng, 19th December, TARE,
Motels.
WINDSOR HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
159
HIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the
elegant Building known u
"CON. SAUGHT HOUSE," offers First-class Accom- nodation to Rezidents, and Travellers.
Patenger Elevator, from Entrance Hall to ach Floor, in charge of experienced Attendant. Favourable Arrangements made for Familles and for Monthly or Extended Periods.
P. BOHM, Proprietor & Manager.
Hongkorte, April, 1st
PEAK HOTEL. OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND,
THIS is lect HOTEL, situated at a height of 1250 feet above sea-level, has just been thoroughly e-decorated, renovated and re-furnished, and a NEW WING has been built, which command sigalices! Views of the Harbour and mainland al China.
Tor Bartker particulars, apply in
THE MANAGER,
New Victoris Hotel Hongkong, 74th November 1896. THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM, THIS
f36
PBIS Establishment has always enjoyed a high class reputation for Liberality in Mens, Quality of Food and Perfection of Cuisine, THIS REPUTATION WILL BE MAINTAINED, Fresh Dairy Produce, FRUIT and other supplies are regularly imported in the United BXKF from States, Canada and Austrails. Kabe and TURTLES from the Straits.
SPIRITS The WINES
and KALT all brands, in general LIQUORS, competing demand, are the Best shipped to the Far Eas
addition La 1633
the BAR, GRILL and DINING ROOMS, the upper floors are arranged. co. as to provida PRIVATE ROOMS suitable for
SUPPERS, &c. DINNERS
year 1896 has.bten DECLARED.
WARRANTS will be issued on the 30th
N. J. EDE,
Instant.
By Order of the Box,
Hongkong, 15th April, 189%,
LOST.
Secretary
N IRISH SETTER (DOG) on SATURDAY
PICNIC and BATHING PARTIES supplied
A Afternoon, zat instant (supposed to be luwihilight reheshments at a moment's notice.
KowlooD),
Answers to the name of "REX" The finder will be herally rewarded by returning sama
or to
Mr. R. J. HASTINGS,
c/o Mr. ROBERT LANG,
14, Kautsford Terrace, Kowloon,
D. M. WRIGHT & Co.
25. Praya Cioral, Hongkong, 3rd Miny, 4897%. »
LO'S T
FROM NO, BLUE
:
1738
BUILDINGS, COCKATOO. Whoever returns". Ike game to above address will be rewarded.
WEL RAMSAY.
⚫Hongkong, agih April, 1897.
SAIGON.
1706
THE Undersigned, having had built a
ICK CREAM frond 1 P.3, to XX TM. COLD MEAT SUPPERS froes 9 to 11,30 PJ, THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM
FREDERICK BISHOP,
Manager,
1.371
YOKOHAMA,
CLAUSEN'S HOTEL,
66, MAIN STREET, 65, GOOD COOK, COMFORTABLE ROOMS.
MODERATE CHALORS.
C. B. CLAUSEN, Proprutor.
Yokohama, 6th April, 1897.
1648
THIS
PACKING
ENQUIRE AT MANAGER'S OFFICE HONGKONG HOTEL FOR
PARTICULARS OF
REDUCED
BOARD AND LOdging rates fOR CERTAIN ROOMS.
FOR HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.
AS USED THROUGHOUT
THE UNITED STATES NAVY.
AMAZON SPIRAL PACKING
HAS GIVEN GREAT
SATISFACTION WHEREVER USED.
ALL SIZES IN-STOCK
82.00 PER POUND.
LANE, CRAWFORD» & CO.
Praya Coral.
Hoogkong, 13th March, 1897.
W. POWELL & CO.
IN E W
EX. "SOCOTRIA,"
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
MAIL LION ERY "
HATS, FLOWERS FEATHERS-LAGES RIBBONS' SHIRTS SKIRTS-COLLARS-CUFFS-C
We shall make a'special show】at jubilen specialities for3⁄4lectationisfete, about 17th, Mays', Hongkong, its May/1B07-
No 11 13 & 15 CENTRAL MARKET.
PRIME BEEF AND
MUTION.
BEEF &TONGUES. VEAL SAUSAGES &
Hangkong, xit May, 1897,
TRADE?MARK,
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL. † Hong Namaz-
ROTISSERIE
T STEAM WATER BOAT of the lates CHOPS, STEAKS, &c., fc., at any time
pattern, capable of Supplying 40 tons per hom, Are now prepared to turnies Ships with VISSÄ Town Water quickly and at Lowest Rates,
A. MERCIER & Co., 285)
- Call Wing--♬5′′, si Fash
· MEALS A LA CARTE.
Jhetween 7,garam, und 11.30 PM. MONTHLY BOARDERS at Moderate Rates.
"MADAR & TARMER,
Proprietors. Henghong, pri Sepiaubas, 1896.
YUEN W 0.
TELEPHONE, No. 135.
IND COOPE & CO.S
ALE per cank of 4, doz, Quarts...$18.00
STOUT
Finta: ...§14.00 ...$15.00
These brews are light in body, and of low Alcoholic strength.
SOLE AGENTS
GANDE PRICE & CO,
Hougheng, vith Agel, 1897,
WINE. AND) SPIRIT:MBERGĦARES, No. 11, QUEEN'S ROLD'E
Intimations.
THE PHARMACY.
HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLK MANUFACTURERS OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET."
Sole Agents for VIN PASTEUR the grest French Nerre Tonis, Also Sola Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WÄTER TANSA N.
FLETCHER & CO.
and CARMICHAEL & CO
NUNOBIKI NATURAL MINERAL WATER.
FROM THE SPRINGS OF THE WELL-ENOWN NUNOBIKI WATERFALLS IN KOBE.
Analysed and pronounced by the IMPERIAL JAPANESE HIGIENIC LABORATORY OF OSAKA, 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
L. M. ALVARES & CO.,
Hongkong, 11th March, 180y.
SOLE AGENTS, No. 17, 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, PIONKERS OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to H.Md. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Foreign Rathways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.
· MANUFACTURERS OF
The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PRESNYMER, Cheaper Qualities for Low PREISURES.
The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has beca adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for use throngbout Her Majesty's Navy,
The "VICTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulic Joints, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, are, are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Genbont, Torpedai boat and Transport in H.M. Service
SALAMANDER Non-conducting Composition for Bellers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipez, šta, IN TWO QUALITIES.
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES,
SUPERINTENDEN T999999glanderv
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„THO7.2 SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL. & Co,. General Agents.
FOR SALE.
G. H. MUMM & Co.s CHAMPAGNE.
In cases of a dos, plnia .............................................$35 per case,
do. I dòs quarts............................
Homokong, 13th Febratry 1907,
$33. do
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
Agents.
5 16
W. BREWER & CO.
JUST LANDED
A LARGE STOCK AND GREAT VARIETY OFr LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S
TENNIS SHOES.
LADIES and Gentlemen'S
HOUSE SLIPPERS, (VBRY' CHEAP).
Hongkong, 5th March, 1897.
¡ESTD. 1884.
TELEFBONK-75.
15, Queen's Road,
AQUARIUS.
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O Filter has ever been invented which can be relied on la extch the
N° of Cheer The real safeguard against danger of this sad
is either to drink no water ni ail or to drink only DUTILLED WATER MIST. JAHRE'S GAZETTE, London.
NOTE-Only pare treble distilled water it used in the manufacture * AQUARIUS,'
Hongkong, 38th April-1807.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., SOLE AGENTS,
MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
$400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL
TELEGRAPHIC, ADDRESS,
"EXCELSIOR," HONGKONG,
A, B, C., Code,
TELEPHONE
No. 35.
THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN QUEEN'S ROAD.
TIFFIN AT 1 PK.
DINNER AT 8 1.3.
"ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN « DINNER PARTIES in
Private DiniWG-ROOMK
For further Particulars apply to
THE MANAGER,
- MOUNT AUSTIE HOTEL.
Hanghong, myth ]uty, 18gg›