WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY.
SIX DOLLARS ONLY.
AT
The Hongkong Telegraph, Office
The Hongkong
NEW SERIES No. 881.
Banks.
THE
YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED.
JOKOHAMA
ESTABLISH 1886
ཡ་-
SUBSCR BD CAPITAL
PAI-UP CAPITAL 119640900yen
RESEAVE FUND' ...........................
Yen 12,000,000
Head Office:-YOKOHAMA. Branches and Agencies.
• КОВЕ LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
9,000,000 6,664,000
NEW YORK LYONS HONOLULU SHANGHAI
FOR
ESTABLISHED 1881.
Telegraph.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1898.
日十三月三年四十二猪
Intimations.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STKAMERS
CAPTAINS
TO SAIL
KEMARKS
三拜祖
弦十二月四英港香
Intimations.
UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
AGENCY LIMITED.
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR THE
THE "UNITED YASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY.
Sole Agents for thi UNITED ASBESTOS COM- PANY, LTD. LONDON. DODWELL, CARLILL & CO., General Agents.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ARNUM.
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE
No. 163.
HE following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction,
to be held on the spet, en
MONDAY,
the 15th day of April, 1898, at 3 P.M., XIG
UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, pubbed for general information.
CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE
NAGASAKI Ac... Brindisi CH, Watklus, R.N.R....About 21st Apell ... Freight only. | JAPAN, &c.....................Malacca® .......... E. R. Dowell, R.N.R....About 28.4 April ...Freight or Pastage. SHANGHAI .....Bengal ........L. M. Wilmer, R.Ñ‚R. ...About 19th Apill ...Freight or Passage. LONDON, &c. ...Verona ↑ ..............”. H. S. Tdtq 1, R.N.R..Noon, 30th April .....Freight or Passage. THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LD. JAP. N. Routta.........Z, P., Bishop..............Daylight, 11! May... Freight or Famage: ASUESTOS SALAMANDER BOILER COVERING COMPOSITION of the best quantiles.
BOMBAY
LONDON BANKERS:
PARKS' BANK, LD.
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LD.
HONCKO.'OGENCY: -INTEREST ALLOWED."
Os Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent per Annum on the cally balance.
On fixed departs for 12 months at 5 per cent.
་་་་
LONDON...Manila.......................R. L' Hiddeck, R.N.R...About geh May......Freight or Passage.
LONDON
Formosa A. G. Cubir, R.N.R.......Aboat 12th May ...Freight or Passage. 27] (Passing through the Inland Sea).
† (See Special Advertíarmeat).
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For Further Particulars apply to
S. CHOB
Agent,
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H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent..........
Hongking, 20th April, 1898,
JUST LANDED.
Hongkong, isth March, 1893.
THE NATIONAL BANK,OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.....
Pald up Capital wremainin£324.374
HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:-
D. Gulles, Esq. --
J. T. Lauts, Esq.
£3,000,000
Chow Tang Shang, Haq,
Chan Kit Shan, Eaq, Bwan Hol Chuca,Esq,
Cafel Managerį.
G. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
interest for 12 months Phel. 5 por Cent. On Current Account, Dally Balances a per
Cent, per Asaam.
Hongkong, 30th November, 1897.
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ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
$10,500,000
..$ 8,000,000
G. D. Böning. Eig.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
For For
months, z
per Cent, per Annam,
per Cent. per Annam,
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TELEPHONE
75,
SAINT RAPHAEL WINE.
A STRENGTHENING, DIGESTIVE TONIC WINE.
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Malaria, and during convalescence.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,
Sole Agents.
CURRY
AT THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
Best Qualities of ASHESTUS GOODS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS of all kindı.
"VICTOR" METALLIC BOILER JOINTS.
By Command,
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hengkong, 18th April, 1398.
Particulars and Conditions of the letting by ESTIMATES given for every DESCRIPTION ưt WORK.
Pubile Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the ..THOS. SKINNER. SUPERINTENDENT..
25th day of Apill, 1899, at 3 P.M., by Order DODWELL CARLILL & Co., General Agents. of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot
PEAK HOTEL.
13501 BET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.
FINE HEALTHY LOCATION, A Congo City and Harbour, the Mainland of COCA, Und
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL adjoining the Tramway Terminus. numerous Islanda. "Cool'southerly breezes la Summer, with perfect protection against the North-
East winds in winter.
Well appolated rooms, altantive service and excellent Culalne. MARCESSE, Chef de Cuisina.
CRAIG EBURN will be opta un June 1st for terms apply to CITY OFFICE, No. 7, Duddell Sheet,
יד
GEO, J. CASANOVA, Manager.
MANAGER, PEAK HOTEL
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THE PHARMACY,
of CROWN LAND in the Colony, of Hongkong,
for a term of 999 Years.
INC. of Sale
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Honadary Measurement,
Locally.
I
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£
!
Morrison 11 31 5.50 80'
Road,
Jo 4.130
1,456
BY ORDER OF THE COURT.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
MESSRS, HUGHES and HOUGH have
received attractions from BRUCE
HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES 'AND ARE SOLE SHEPHERD, Eg, the Official Receiver of the
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HANKING CORPORATION.
FAID-UP CAPITAL .
RESERVE FUND .......
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS.....$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS :
Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVING.-Chairman,
R. M. URAY. Deputy Chairman.
C. Beurmann, Esq.
David Gabbay, Esq.
A. Haupt, Esq.
A 1. Raymond, Esq.
R. L. Richardson, Esq.
R. Shewan, Esq.
N. A. Slebs, Esq. CHIET MANAGER:
Hongkong-T, JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER!
Shanghal-J. E. WADE GARD'nex, Esq, LONDON BANKERS LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED!
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cent,
per Annum on the daily balance,
INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS:
months, 3
For 12 months, 4
per Cool, per Annum,
T. JACKSON,
Chlef Manager.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1898.
-HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE.
"HE Business of the above Bank is conducted
Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application,
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 34 Fax CENT, per annum,
Depositor may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGYONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI CALIFORNIA HOCK
BANKING CORPORATION,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1895,-
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853, HEAD OFFICE —LONDON.
RESERVE LIANITY OT SHARK.
1
HOLDIES.......................... £100,000
RESERVE FUND meng
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
& RIESLING.
TRY THE
T. JACKSON,
Chicl Manager.
(10
1 dor, qts.
$6.00
dos, ptr.
3.50
GENUINE GRAPE WINES, EXCELLENT VALUE.
CAPITAL PAID-DP........................................
4.
£800,000
****£375,000
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T. H. WHITEHEAD, -
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, and June, 1897.
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Enteria..............ent.
VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS.
PROMENADE CONCERT
OPEN AIR THEATRICALS
AND
ANNUAL FISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES,
(BY LADY, CARRINGTON).
CM
SATURDAY, the 33rd April, 1898,
ADMISSION..umust
The proceeds to be used in aid of the
Band Fatd. Get TICKETS at Messrs. L'ank, CRAWFORD & Co's,
Music Depot S
In the event of unlevourable weather the entertainment will take place in the City. ĦALL-
Hongkong, 18th April, 1898, 5
Masonic
VICTOR LA
Hongkong, 14th April, 1858,
A
H. PRICE & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
No. 18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL:
THE
CLUB HOTEL,
LIMITED."
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No. 5-B, BUND, FOROHAMA.
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL Centrally situated, well furnished and
supplied with excellent Cuisine and Good Wines.
The Company's Steam-launch attends the arrival and departure of all Mail Steamers.
Special attention paid to the Comfort of Visitors.
Yokohama, ist October, 1897-
E. V. SIOEN, Manager,
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POWELL & CO.
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Ex, 5.5. CANTON.
CHAPTER,
No. 525, EC.
·of
REGULAR E CONVOCATION VICTORIA CHAPTER will be held at
the FREEMASONS HALL, on MONDAY, the 25th fontant, xt 8 for 8.30p.m. precisely - Visit Ing Companions are cordially invited to attend.
"How long, 18th April, 1898 gen
£534
OUR SUMMER STOCK
OF
ART A MUSLINS
·AND
LACE CURTAINS.
SOME VERY PRETTY SPECIALITIES,
MANUFACTURERS' OF
WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.
Sale Agente for VIN PASTEUR the great French Narve Teule.
Also Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER
TANSA N.
FLETCHER & CO.
and CARMICHAEL & CO.
W. BREWER & CO.
JUST¦LANDED.
NEW AND LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S
BOOTS
AND SHOES
BEST ENGLISH MAKE.
Queen's Road,
Hoogkeng, rath February, 1898.
CHAMPAGNE.
G. M. MUMN & Co.
31]
dez, quarts. $35.50
WHISKY.
DEWAR'S "IMPERIAL INSTITUTE " MCCREADIE'S "SPECIALLY SELECTED "
... PORT WINE.
GUEDES #3 GRAPE" BRAND
1 coz, hottie,
$10.50
10.50
lax, hottie, $74.00
116
• Her, plats. $37.50
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agcolz.
Proya Central.
A STARTLER!!
LIFE AND STRENGTH
IN IVERY DROP.
Goad, and good only. Yet noibing fatoxicatlog or barmful, Power and suppleness for the Mxicles, armth and richnesss. for the Blood, steadiness for the Nerves, and clearders for the Head, follow the use of
CHAMPAGNE
BITTERS.
It seems to contain those subtle pilociples of VATALITY which clude snalysis. Under lis Ilacnce the HEART beats strongly and regularly, the Fancy plays more freely, the Mind is active and acute, and the capacity for Work and Enjoyment locreaks.
THIS RARE TONIC-STIMULANT ABATES PAIN, BANISHES FATIGUE,
AND HASTENS CONVALESCENCE, Splendid for the Aged and for Chronic Invalids.
CHAMPAGNE
WATKINS & CO.
THE PUNJOM MINING CO., LIMITED, (IN LIQUIDATION),, NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF "PREFERENCE SHARES;"
THE ACCUMULATED DIVIDEND hier 1st October, 1896, to 15th November, 1897, oa te
"PREFERENCE CAPITAL"
-
of the above Company (m ilq sidation) "Bas This/
Dyb en declared and with be PAYABLE.21
the
ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING, CO2- FORATION and after WEDNYSDAY, the
th Apill, 1808, and these Shareholders whose
BITTERS.
Apothecaries Hall.
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;, DEVONIAN” SOCIETY, HONGKONG,
HE, ANNUAL DINNER of the abare TSOCIETY all beheld at the HONGKONG CLUB on SATURDAY, the 23rd. Ap:11.
Devonians destross of joining the Soclely
to apply to the Undersigned;
R. K. LEIGH,
estate of T5 CHEONG, in Bankimp'cy, seting under an Order of the Supreme Court cl Kongkong,
Ra Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
ON
TUESDAY,
the 3rd May, at 3 o'clock P.M.,,
at their Orr.CE, Pinya Central, the following. VALUABLE RECLAMATION PROPERTY viz:-
All the Beach, Interest and advantage of mad to the RECLAMATION AGREEMENT of MARINE LOT No. 199.
The Sale is made with the concurrence of all- Parties Interested.
The Reclemallon bas been Completed and is ready for Building purposes, and possession bas been given by the GOVERNMENT.
The RECLAMATION has a Frontage to the NEW PRAYA of 165 feet, 8 lacher, with a depth of 160 feet, sed contains an Area of 20,507- Square feet,
lyne half, of the list Instalment of tho
Moneys Dus under te
pad U-
(amounting to $716100). remalos to be called up, and the Sals will be. Subject to this and to the Payment of the ANNUAL CROWN RENT of $488.
The PROPERTY will be first, offered in One Zot, and if wet Sold as One Lot will be put up in vo
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to
Mesirs, HUGHES & HOUGH,
532]
shë Auctioneers ;„
Dr to
Maira DEACON & HASTINGS, 35, Queen's Road,
Vendor's Solicitori,
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 STERLING.
For Forms of Proposal and every information.
Apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agcols. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1895.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
*HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above
Company are prepared to accept Eint Class FOREIGN. and CHINESE RISKS it CURRENT RATES,
SIEMSSEN; & Cony Hongkong, 18th May, 1895, de a
GENERAL NOTICE,"
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000
£833,333-33- EQUAL TO turismssistansnmi'), Hot. SecreiYY,
RESERVE FUND TRAN $318,000.00 [519
Hongkong, 14th Ap:11, 1298.
HONGKONG CLUB,
NOTICE.
PPLICATIONS for the post of
nameLappeared on the Regale de begib A STEWARD in the abwe CLUB will be
"
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - LEX SING, Ex.
LO YIVE MOON, Esq. LOU TWO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER, HO AMEL
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c. laken at CURRENT ILATES to all parts of the
M C. H. GRACE, 7
NOVEMBER 1897, are hereby requested to received by the Undersigned. apply for DIVIDEND WARRANTS to the Undersigned at his OFFICE, No 9 Praya Cen- tral, Hongkong, 51 20 Dividend Warrants will be scat out, e
JAMES B. DUNCAN, Liquidator of
Secretary.
Hongkong, 31st March, 1898.,
WANTED.
Taso
N ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGI-
Panjom Mining Co., Limited. A NICER Apply by letter, giving rolerances
[501 and Copies of testimonials.
Hongkong, rab'April, 1898.
GREAT EASTERN AND CALEDONIAN 'GOLD' MINING CO., LIMITED:
LOTICE Is hereby given that a CALL $1
World.
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1k8L.:
"NOTICE.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
'
T
TO THE MANAGER,“
Hongkong Electile Co., Ltd.
Hongkong) 6th March, 1898. * [395
Narus bere made up of THE KOWLOON HOTEL IS Dow refilled
Audi reopened as a thoroughly. HIGH
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
The abere Company is prepared to accept
MARINE Rares at CURRENT RATES on GOODS, the Shares in the above-named Company Bot CLASS HOTEL with everything of the very Policies granted to all farts of the world fully paid up and that such call in PAYABLE best, Splendid Suburban Situation, Uniivalää lo
on tha and May next, to the Company's Ban- the Colony, Calsing a Specialty: nonpayable at any of lis Agencies, kett, THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BAN KING CORPORATION, Hongkong?
́ ́ ́ LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO.,
comparn. Liggors of carefully selected quality Bllllard-tables and Bowling alleys excellent
1.W. OSBORNE,
Proprietor.
Genaral Agents, Hongkong, 31st March, 1898.
f45a
Apell and, 1895.
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Set Secretary. VERHEAD OFFICE, *** NO 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 16th May 150g,