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wills the best materials and, and Širopaia atpæevision "at-

THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE Always pronounced equal to hope work, and prices owry módbrało..

—“............,

RINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most

azalerate price at

QUE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.

All proefs are raad and all work

superintended by Baglishman. Always

#qual and ganerally superior to that

cong anywhere else. Estimatze given.

No. 12,469.

NOTICE.

Hongkong Daily Press.

就九十六百四千二萬壹第 日十二月正年四十二緒光

Corsaven'arrions resporting Advertisonwate, But peription, Printing, Biading, 4., should be ouidrassat DAT PE only, and special Easimene matters Ton Harass,

Advertisements and Subscriptions which, are tol vrtered for a fant period, will be continued upist' sauntermanded.

Enters for extra copios of Dame Prass should be reuat Tufare 11 as. on day of publication. After thou hour the supply is limitech Only applied for Cash. Teleyphic Ailjiraon Pazm," AT.C. Cols.

.. Box 20

Telmhone No. 19.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS 'DIOCESAN SCHOOL. & ORPHANAGE.

1CHOOL duties will ba RBEUMED on

MONDAY, 14th February.

For Tersia for Boarders or Day Suhotare.

Apply to

THE HEAD MASTER Hongkong. 10th February, 1998,

BANK HOLIDAYS,

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THE Undermentioned BANKS will be TCLOSED for the Transaction of Public Engines at 11.45 44. an "TUESDAY, WED. NESDAY, and THURSDAY, the 15th, 16th, and 17ik izst. respectively,

For the CHARTERED BANK

OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA, AND (MENA,

T. I. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong. For the HowaKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

- L'ORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chist Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LUNITED, .

GE W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Chlet Manager, For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,

-LIMITED,

JOHN THURBURN.

Manager, Hongkong, For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

Hongkong Aganay,.

J. G. F. AUGUSTIN,

Managor:

For the BANK OF CHINA & JAPAN, LIMITED,

Новококо,

R. HUNTER

Manager.

For the YOKOHAMA SPECIR BANK, LIMITED,

S. CIOH,

Avent Hongkong, 10th February, 1888,

ENTERTAINMENT

BOYAL

THEATRE

CITY HALL

THE HONGKONG,

MATEVE DRAMATIC CLUB

WILL GIVE TWO PERFORMANCES OF

THE DUCHESS OF BAYS.

WATER & CO.” and.

:"A PANTOMIME REHEARSAL.”

ON

SATURDAY, the 19th February, 1500,

and

MONDAY, 21st Fohruary, 1898, Performance each night at 9 r.m. prouinely #

... $3, $2, and 31°

PRICES...

Half prica to the Pit for Soldiary, Sailors, and Police in Uaiform.

Sears can be booked at the THEATRE on and after MUNDAY, the 14th bobnary.

|

THE Undersigned his received instructions

to fall by PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-DAY

ESTABLISHED, 1857.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1926, 1808.

四·愛

AUCTION.

SHANGHAI BREWERY

PUBLIC AUCTION,«!

Pre Inve been appointed SOLE AGENTS and can now supply

DRAUGHT ALE & STOUT.

KILDS, (18 Gallons)

SIRKINS (Gallons)

$16.00 8.00

Casks 89:orkin to be allowed for os rotars.

H PRICE & Co..

No. 12, Que's Flood Control:

(THURSDAY), the 10th February, 1898, $1.290 P.M.,

at his New Balos Rooms, No. 8A, Queen'a Road Central.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &s.,

(für Sandig, Accomits),

Comprising

TAPESTRY with PLUSH COVERED:

| DRAWING-ROOM SUITE.

BLACKWOOD DESK, TEA POYS nod

STOOLS,

MARBLETOP

CENTRE and

SIVE

TABLES.

BEVELLED GLASS, OVERMANTELS, PICTURES and ORNAMENTS.

DINING TABLES, ŠIDĒBOARD with. Bevelled Glass DINNER WADGONS, GLASS BOOK CASE with DESK and WEITING TABLE,

CROCKERY, GLASS, and FLATED

Booking Office open from 1a.. to 4 MWARE, Og race days the Office will close at 9 P.M.)

Tate trams quarter of an hour after fall-of enrtain.

B. W. MITCHELL,

Hou, Secretary. Hongkong, 5th February, 1805,

1984

| HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION:

NOTICE is boroby given that the Ordinary IN HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 13th day of February, at Noor, for the purpose of ressiving the Rs. port of the Court of Directors together with Sintement of Ascount to 3et Dovember, 1997.

By Order of the Court of Directors.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Mausger. Hongkong, 27th January, 1898.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

7008

.-..

ATOTICE in hereby given that the REGIS.

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NOTION

TION will be CLOSED. from BATURDAY,

W. BREWER & CO. 29th instant, to the 12th day of February

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS.

SPORT. to.

Cricket-With Bat and Ball, by Giffen,

(Aastralian Cricketer)....$1.50 & 2 2.50

Racing-Illustrated......

Home Management, by Mayhew...

Chief Masager.

(both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the, Court of Director.

T. JACKSON,

Hongkong, 27th Janitary, 1808.

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

... 12.04

4,00

Homo Dastor, by Mayhew

... 10.00

Moltke, by O'Connor Morris

9.50

Eight Toare in Japan, by Holtbar.

3.50

Marie Corelli Birthday Book ......

2.50

Our trots in Pervin and The Deccan,

by A. T. Crawford

8.50

Storm light; cr the Nihilist's Door, by

J. B. Muddock...

1.50

. By Order,

The Deg. by Stonehanga

1,50

Short History of British Colonial Potoy,

by Egerton.

9.50

The Life of Jobu Naholson, by Traiter 10.00

New Stock of English Ladies' and Gandemez's Boots and Bhaps.

Queen's Road, Under Hovokong HOTEL. (23 FOR SHANGHAI. THE Steamship.

THE

**LYEEMOON”-

Captain emermann, will be despatoked for the abere port TOMORROW, the 11th inst,

at + P.M.

This Shuner has superior accommodation for First und Second Class Passengers. For Freight or l'assage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 9th February, 1998, [110

FOR SHANGHAI AND CHLINKIANG,

HR Steamship

THE

"PEIYANG,"

Captain R. Kohler, will be despatched for the abowo ports on SATURDAY, the 12th inst., at 4P.X.

This Steamer los suporivé accommodaties for First Chiss Passengers.

For Fright or Famage, apply to

BIEMSEEN & CO. Hongkong. 9th February, 1898. [490

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

· PÁQLEBOTS-POSTR FRANÇAIS.

FOR SHANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KODE,

AND, YOKOHAMA.

THE Company's Steamship

"OCEANIEN,"

Captain Schmitz, will be despatched or above on or shout "TUESDAY, the 15th izst

For Freight or Passage, apply to

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.

Hongkong. 10th February, 1298.

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NIPPON TUSEN KAISIA,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM MIDDLESBROUGH ANTWERP, SOUTHAMPTON, AND SINGAPORE: THE Company's Steamship

* BINGO MART ** having arrived from the shove ports, Consignees of Cargo are horahy informed that their Goods ars being landed and pland at their risk info the Ifongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godoyes at Kowloon, where such consigament will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can le obtained as soon as the goods are lauded.

Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are givan to the contrary before Nook TO-DAY

Goods not cleared by the 10th fast, will, ba subject to rest -----Na Fire Insurance has beon elfupted.

All ship daraagad packages must be left in the Godowns 184 certificate of the damage ubinined from the Godono Corspang sad sent in to this office within ten days after the vessel's arrival bere, after which no claims will be re- cognized

NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, 9th February, 1988.

7425

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N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL A MEETING of the Members of the Chon will be held in the Crus House on MONDAY, the 14th February, 1899, at 3.30 P.x., for the parpose sat forth in the Nolica posted in the Hall of the Chub.

Q. H. GRACE,

(

DOUBLE BRASS BEDSTEADS, THON BEDSTEADS

DOUBLE Bad SIHELE WARDROBES with Plato Ghen Doors, WARDROBE with: Rovelled Glass Doors, DRESSING TABLES, and MARBLETOP WASHSTANDS

bud STAND.

ONE SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE-

ONE DOUBLE DOOR IRON SAFE by 234° 2. 10.

ONE PERMBULATOR.

ON BICYCLE.

A180

ONE AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLE

with BALLS, CUES, to."

Jo..

TERMS OF SALK-As Customary

THE

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

LATE

DARIN CRUICKSHANK & Co., LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG,

KRIOL, M; BRADBAND SETAIL

CHFEMASTS AND DRUGGISTS,

DEALERS IN PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUISITES.

MANUFACTURERS OF

HIGH CLASS AURATED WATERS.

饒十月二年八十九百八千睿英港香

INTIMATIONS

·IMPORTERS. OF BELECTED BRANDS OF WINES, SPIRITS, AND CIGARS

1808. Hongkong, 28th Telauary,

Fx28

JUST RECEIVED TEKNATAL

SALAD OIL, SALAD OIL, SALAD, OIL.

THE

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

<

FFORDS the advantages of Asmrsico in Large British Company with a world- wido Reputation.

The Funds exceed Bightons Starling. For full particulars rad vates,

Apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,

·Agents,

·T2-1521 Hongkong, 16th November, 1895.

ANTED Engagement in Hongkong ar We Forte e CLERK OF BOOK. KEEPER by a Europa.

Apply

"D.,"

"Cure of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 8th February, 1808.

[095

ANTED, A EUROPEAN NURSE to

Wook after thews grown up Childnin

Apply by letter ta

`·Care of Office of this Paper.. Hongkong, 9th February, 1658. $400

THE

EQUITABLE

LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.-

The result of the Society's business for 1897 hago · been received by telegraph. These returns, in comparison with those for 1896 show is follow-

1896 ABSETS....................... £49,144,211 £45,161,239 SURPLUS... 10,699,828

9,016076 IMPBOTEMENT DURING 1897.

Botties

Hessina Viera Où Exú Suparking Vibein: CLARIFIED (2,$10,00

B. & A AUTADA FEDERS SUFEKSIEN

FIRE LUSCA Op

Books 3083 16 0 650, 0.43 18.02. 00: 2004 850 ..:24p 10.25

0.67

0,90

INCREASE IN

ASSETS......£ 4,187,992

(390

V. I. REMEDIOS

Anotierter, Bongkang, 7th February, 1808)

PUBLIC AUCTIONAL

OF

LEASEHOLD PROPERTY.

THE Undersigned bas received instrusione

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

·ON

MONDAY, the 11th February, 1899

on the Pro-

No. 141, QUEEN'a Road BARE

IN ONE LOTS

All that PARCEL or PIECEofGROUND registered in the Land Uffoss-Section Cot | INLAND LOT 766, Victoria, Hongkong, with the messages or tonements thereon kuowana. No. 141, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.

The property is held under a Crown Lease of 392 years dated from 1882 and the annush Crown Bent in SI1,95.

For further Partionlurs, apply to

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 8th February, 1998.

THE CHINA FIRD INSURANCELA

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Hongkong, 5:1 February, 1998, SHE TWENTY.NINTH ORDINARY

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. MUN VIDUENABY YEARLY MEETING

of BHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Crrices of the COMPANY, No. 14, PRATA CENTRAL, 6 MONDAY, the 21st February 1998, at 12 o'oleck Nans for the gapse of receiving the report of the Distors and the statement of accounts to the Sist Documber, 1897

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to Sint Febru sry, both lays inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Ditestom.

TH08. I. ROSE, Soorolary.

Hongkong, 20th January. 3882.

HONGKONG HOTEL, COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

25

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY TERING SHAREHOLDERS will be bold at the COMPANY'S HOTEL OP MONDAY, the 21st February, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts of the Company to the 31st Decem ber, 1897, with the Report of the Dimators, and to discuss any matters that may be competently brought before the Meeting.

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS (0 the COMPANY will bo hold at the COMPANIE OFFions,No. S, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Victoria, on MONDAY, the 28th February at Twelve o'clock (Noor), for the purpose of re- of Accounts and Ra

ceiving a Statement

December, 1897...

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 18th to the 38th February, both days inclusive.

By Order,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE÷ Becretary. Hongkong, 5th February, 1998,

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED..

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Y EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the COMPANY

ba held at the COMPANY's Orricns, No. 3, QUEEN'S ROAD CREIRAL, Victorin, on MON DAT, the 28 February, of 12.16 o'clock г.M., when the subjoined Resolutions will be pro- pused.

RESOLUTIONS.

That Articles Nos. 53 naxt 192 of the Articles of Aociation of the Company be zitored By linaung therefrom the word "Fabenry and vabatituting therefor the word "March."

That Artiolo No. 7 be altered by inserting the words "or Extra Resorts Ford" immedi- ater after the word Fund" in the aleth Hire the said Article, and the words "and Extra Reserve Fund" immediately after the word

BEST TRENCH VEGETABLES in Gland D IMPERIALES ANPaneque, UnaMriGross Esta), Franün. Brass- Eggsa Ejen. Ganan Pran, Buusitis Candagra, Mizzo Mackpoins (Julienzo), Haar0970,

"KLaqBOLLSIS, CÄBLIFLOWER.

This AustRANJAM

afkn to without

doubt the inset hvor imported

to Hong

Specially selected and quality

G. GIRAULT.

No. 6, Qumar's BOLD CENTRAL.

We

ROSEBUD” CREAMERY BUTTER

guaranteed

·66

have now mada

spesial arrangements for

regalar shipments throughout the year.

Paics per l'Ib. tius

BOLS AGENTE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

COTTAM & CO.

JUST RECEIVED

CHIPMENT OF OUR CELEBRATED STRAW HATS,

ALL SIZES.

TEUTCHEN W Co

THE PHARMACY, 2 QUEEN'S BOAR (ÚRPOSITA THE HONGKONG HOTEL)

IMPERIAL EMBROCATION

INCREASE IN

or 0.3%

SURPLUS ... 1,513,750 or 100% NEW BUSINESS IN 1807.......£ 12,609,103 POLICIES IN FORCE

HUNG XUOL. SAY

(Chinos Daily Press),

·PUBLISHED. DAILY

is the oldest and stil Inimeseprably (ha ber

medic for Advortising sicỡng theo Native Community." Established, for early ForY, THARS, circulates largely throughout Southern Chiny Indo China, eto,

Terzas for Advertising (Tanundations free) owsz be attained at the Calor, Wadham Street, Hongkong; or from the different Agents,

for Documents translated from or ints Clenden

Collegial Chiposo,

PRICE $24 PER MONTH

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Feb. 9, C. H. KIAN, British xtt., 255, 0.1, Maddox, Singapore 1st Februars, General, -ORDER.

Feb., FORMONA. British str., 074, Ilodgius, Tanni 5th Feb., Amoy 7th; and Swatow 8k, General-Dous LaTrax & Co. Feb. 9, BANGO MARU, Japsle,, 5,825, G. E. P.

Cook, Singapore 3rd Feb., General. NIPPON YUSEO Kaisha. Fob. 9, CREANGcUzw, British str., 1,213, Fred.

Wobb, Rangoon 20th Jan., Singapore til, and Saigen 4th Feb., Nies and donorst CHINESE.

Feb. 9, HANGCHow, British etr., 199, J. Pearoe, Swalow 8th Feb., General.-BUTTSFIELD & SWIRE.

Feb. 9, WINGBAK, British afr., 1,517. T. H, Sellar, Shanghai 511 Feb, and Bwatow 8th, General.JARDINE, MATREION & Co. D Feb. 9, CHOTAL, British str... 1,135. J. A. Morris, Bengkak 2nd Feb., Rice and Clous- ral-YURN FAT Hose.

KOLBARANÜDS.

AT THE BAKEDOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.

PET FERRULLT, Buksi Maru, Japanese str., for Saigon,

Propontis, British etry for Kobs. Holstein, German str., for Tekohama. Jugrabite, Gortan atr, for Saigon... Hongkong, French str, for Haiphong, Orange, Prince, Briller for Sumatra. Saising, British str. for Singapore. Herthe Germany stz.. for Yokohama, Zokang, British st., for Saigon. Bingo Maru, Japanese sir, for Nogawki.

DEPARTURES,

Tab. 9, HIPER, British sir, for Saigon. Feb. 9, HSI PING, Chinese str., for Kebe. Pob, LOKSANG, British str, fer Saigon. Tob. DASCESANo, British six, for Colombo. Feb. 9, TAMARIND, Now, str., for Iloilo. Feb. 9, WINGsanu, Britich str, for Canton.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per 6. J. Kian, from Singapore, 317 Chinese. Per Formara, from, Tamai. &c., Messrs. Wry, MeAuston, Koif, and Thompson,

P Wingang, from Shanghai, &e., Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mesara, Harris, Keenan, Pequa, Mextonvent, Logan, Anderson and Gambie.

Per Bingo Mars, from Singapore, Messrs. C. Roweroft, MoCariby, McGarvie and G. Methen

318o DECEMBER, 1897 £198,159,549 The Soolaty now offers to assurants an- nually hiredding guaranteed vulvod of every polley; theao guarantees are embodied in and form part of the contract of narance The Baazaal position of the Society and the valua of the guarantees it offers, met estimated by the amount of ita uzplus ilinde over and

Por Suisang, for Singapore, Mesra. Wong nivove all liabilities of every kind, sadnuting | Chun Chi and Pinkoaky; for Calcutta, Mi to the aprecedented 'sum ed-

Wray.

TEN AND ONE-HALK MILMONA STEKLIKO oid by the Society for the ternit of policy holders.

DEFANTED.

TO DEFAET.

Hamilton; for Kobe, Mr. M. Heary for Yoko-, Per Bingo Mara, fcr Nagasaki, Mos. G.

B, Mass. C. Howcraft, M. McCarthy, R. M McGarvie, Mr. and Mrs. Dacin, Mies Mary 4802a Ringelay, and Mr. C. Harmon.

W. H. TALBOT. Bub-Manager for the Eeat." Hongkong, 7th February, 188

..SD.MO

WI

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For Rheumation Lambago and specially recommended whilet in training for Athletic Sports.

SURGICAL APPLIANCES

NAM & CO. HAVE FOR SALE

MANILA CIGARS VIGARETTES, and TOBACCO, &c., &c. Wholesale and Itotail.

Also JEWELLERY. No. 16, QUEEN'S ROAD CŚNIBAL. Hongkong, 1st February, 1898.

(45

HOTELS.

Го

BOND BONG

HOTEL

are used to support the body when illness or accident has thrown the human maahinery out of gear, and when the digestivo organe are anfeebled.

BOVRIL

will act as a sustainer, and replzen the wolid meat at which the stomach revolus, by the vital

Fand "in the seventh as of the said Artiole. principle of Prime Ox Beef in the most appetising and easily digestible form.

That Artleie No. 121 be altered by inserting

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 21alth words "and subject to the provisions of February, both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board.

C. MOONEY,

Hongkong, 1st January, 1898.

Articles 121, and 11" immidiately after the word "sum" and before the word "be" in the furth line of such Article.

Bo336 mediately oftar Artiole No. 121 and beam-

That the following Articles be inserted im

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND 'GODOWN CO, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE ELEVENTH ORDINARY AN NUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the CouPANT'S OFFICE, NO. 4, PRAYA CENTRAL, at 12 o'clock (Noon), on TUESDAY, the 2nd Febrcary for the purpose of receiving tho Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accuate to Jist December, 1897,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compsty will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 22nd February, both days fuclusive.

EDWALD OSBORNE,

* Secretary», Hongkong, 4th February, 1895.

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THE HONGKONG, AND · KOWLOON

WHARF AND GODOWN CO

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TARE ORDINAETANNUAL MEETING

of B11AREHOLDERS will be held at the COMPANTS OFFICE, at Noon, on TUES DAY,ad Fabrancy, and the TRANSFER. BOOKS CLOSED rom 12th to 22nd Feb-

uary, instead of as previously advertised.

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Banretary.. Hongkong, 4th February, 188.

HONGKONG FIRE INSUBARCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.. PPLICANTS for Admission must pre-THE TWENTY-NINTH QERINARY

mat thengselves, acoonspanied by ANNUAL MEETING SI SHARE.. Pagents or UTARDIANS, in the HALL ou HOLDERS in the Aboro COMPANY, will be. SATURDAY, the 19th, at 9 AM,”

hold at the OFFICES of the COMEANT, PED

QUEEN'S

COLLEGE.

TERM BEGINS MONDAY, 14th TELEVANT

Applications for Ro-Admission must be made TO-DAY (THURSDAY), the 10th, at 10 AM,, otherwise they will be too late to recoive attention.

GED. II. BATESON WEIGHT, D.D.

Lead Master. Hongkong, 8th Folgenary, 1898. Fana

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED ETATEB

FROM bindele the Business of the

SOCIETY will be conducted at the BRATCH OUTOR NO QUEEN'S BOD OBRERAL with entrance in IcB Jovan STRIET.

W. H. TALBOT, Sub-Manager for the Bunt, Hongkong, 7th February, 1898,

DEES SKEPET, on MONDAY, the 38th day of February, 1897, at 12.30 of the Cloak in the AFTERNOON, to receive a Stutement of Ascinate to Glat. December, 1897, and the Beport of the. General Managems, and to pleat a Consulting Committee and Auditors. -*-

bered Articles 121a and Pla

121. Although the Reserve Fund way

"Doant to the sum of One Million "Dollars the Directors may nevertheless. "at their discretion from time to time "appropriate portion, not exceeding ten per cent of the not Income and pro- "fits harned by the Company in any one "year, to the formation of an additional Reserve Fund, to be called *Extra Re-

serve Fund.”

Earp. 184

12-The monies standing at the predit "of the Extra Reserve Fund may be applicable for the equalization of “dividends, and such múívoice, or some "portion thersofmay, whenever tho

•Directors shall think fit, be appropriated "towards the equalization of dividends." Telephone No. 75a By Order,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 5th February, 1896.

1898

NOW READY

MAIL TABLES.

THE Card published at the Daily Press Oflue

contai English Mails, homeward and outward

Franch

German

Chundian

Faral Post Calendar for 189.

That is, more information than is given on pas printed in Londen for which fifty cents is charged The price of the locally printed carrot card is 2 cents on paper, 30 cents an *7412 tboard. Enpplied only for cash.

#MELDRAM " FURNACES.

for dust, coke dust, and fuels of an TFURNACES are specially adapted inforor quality, and by their use a great sar Eng in offected genemlly. Smcke is reluced to minimo.ad. boiler power largely inomased.

JARDINE, LIATHESON & CO.,

Ageirts for Hongkong & Chino Hongkong, 28th January 1908. 1823 JOHN WALKER & SONS

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 24th to the 20th | -7 February, both days (uolustve

JARDINE, MATHESON & COL

Geral Manageia Hongkong Fire Insuranes Co., Lta. Hongkong 31st January, 1898 [BST

VEGETADLER For to any gihar Sanél gygotobleg

Only sold by

TAI,

shipped to the East.

398 Henglong, Jit February, 1898.

FAMOUN

* KILMARNOCK WHISKY.

This World-renowned. Fine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKT is shipped by QUTLER, PALILEE & Co. Al is obtaïughk in Hongkong of

G. C. ANDERSON,

No 18. Prays. Central.

Hangbong, 15th July, 1897.

-35,-Qusen's Road

BOLE ASENYAL

WATKINS & CO.

CHAMPAGNES.

POHNERY & GRENO.

VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN.

LOUIS RODELEL.

· BOLLINGER & Co..

KEUG & Co.

FIPER-HEIDSFICK.

LANSON PÈRE ET FILS.

IRBOY, CARTE D'OR.

C. H. DARGONNE & Co. PAUL DOMMIEK & Co.

SOLE AGENTS for above Brands'in Hongkong and Chlan

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Have been Blippers to Carga for nearly 75 years.

over the World.

AL QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by Brass on the label. Price $2.50 par 1 dosen bottles.

VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by BRAKE co this tabel. Price $16.75 per 1 dopen bottles.

**PALL MALL” WHISKY, Eleven years old, very fine quality. Each bottle boarm an analyst's certificate. "The quality is guinnetou.

· Price $2300 per 1 dosen bottles,

C. T & CO.S OWN SPECIAL

· BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY, S Patented Battles,

Frico, 810.75 por 1 dozen bottles

CHAMPAGNE BRUP

A Natural, fë, a Brat, Sparkling Bus of the Vintage 1889, particularly suitable to the datillitated. The price is but 828,50. per ong dos, quart befilem:

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hein & child

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Mies Camera

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children Barva Poy

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and famils. Capt. D. Goddard. H&M. C. ET. Gra Mr. & Mr. Gribble Mr. B. F. Hanely Mr. John Harrie Mr. Harry D. Flasks Dr. 8. G. HOE Mr. J. B. Hinds, Jr. Mr. Jus. D. Hoge, Ir. Staf Burg. W.

Home,

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PEAK HOTEL M. Hodgin & chille

1,350 feet above son Jarel.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL adjoining the

A Tray Torinus.

PINA HEALTHY LOCATION, commanding magnificent Viaw of the City and Harbour, the mainland of Chine, and Jelaads.

COOL SURTHERLY BREEZES in summer, with perfect protection against the North East winds in winter.

A covered way has been construoted from the station to the Hotel

The HOTEL IS NOW «x« MANAGEMENT.

EUROPEAN

[A£0.

GEO, J. CASANOV,

Мальдег City Office, No. 7, Daddell Street.

Hongkong, Jet September, 1897.

BOA VISTA" HOTEL

MACAO:

Holy FIRST CLASS HOTEL in the Colony. Very moderate torms by the Their Brands ara hvembly known all day or month European Management.

MACAO in distat 40 miles Wash of Hong. kong and the journey is made each day (SUN. DAYS excspted) by the Magniscent Baloon SteamDUNGSHAN" is 3 bours, leav ing Hongkong at PM. and Macao at 8 AM,

Connectina made by Company's Steamer to and from Canton,

INVALIDS' PORT.

This Wine is old, soft, and delicata. We strongly recommend it. Analysed and Certifeated by Professor Oursell, Prion $20.00 per 1 dozen bottlón,

DOURO PORT, This is a fine quality Wias of exceptionally good value, Price $14.25 por 1 dozen button.

SHERRIBE,

· AMOROSO,

The Far! Mine's shipping. Prios $20.09 por I dozen bottles,

LA TORRE..

Price $16.78 per 1 dozen bottles Pure and natural Wine...m. köple.

CLARETS

In Quarts and Pints.

LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, DOM. Prips 0.75 per t dosen boltlée,

Agenta-SIEMSSEN & Co., HONGKONG,

Toncista should not miss the chance of visit ing this famous old City,

For Terms, apply

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MANAGER.

Telegraphio Address," Hoavista."

HING KEE'S HOTEL MACAO.

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The Hon. Mr. B. D.

Ormaby

Mr. W. Parfit.

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A.M.S Mrs. C. W. Reilly & Mrs. A. hir. A. K. Rhoden Mr. and Mr. R. Rign

aecker Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ro

b: rtsch

Reale

Mr. & Mr. Sampan Mr. & M. Strand

Siegert

Mr. W. E. Southoott Mr. E. Stephenson Mr. W. A. Tulbot Mr.& Mus; V. E. Turner Mr. B.FL. Warner Mr. & Mrs. W. Whiley Mia Whiley Lient R. E. Begall,

WIN, K.E. Mr. Bagnall Wild Mr. T. Windsor Mr. W. B. Yonog

PEAR HOTEL

Mr.C. Allison Mr. C. F. T. Bilbugh Mrs. Bilbrough

Capt. & Mrs. Drake

Brockman

Mr T. P. Cochrane Captain von Cortach Mr. J. H.Caughtrie

Mr. & Mrs. W. H. T.

Deyis

Camel II. Eledale

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......perty

Colonel B. H. Gor Mr. E. Heinze

Alr. & Mrs. A. Neiton

Hooper

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Kha

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VESSELS IN DOCK.

ABERDEEN Doors

Quarta, KOWLOOS Doc-Triumph, Tordenskjold, Kagoshiun Marn, Kwangles, Hairan, Martha, Cosmopolit. Bongo.

CORMOPOLITAN DocE.--West York, H.M.S. Archer.

TO DAY. Auction Household Farmitare; ào, Mr. V.. I. Remedios, 2.50 p.m.

Meeting Sanitary Board, 4.15 p.m.

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.”

· WIEK MAXB.

7.30a.m. to 10.30 am. Dracy quarter of an hour; 11.30 to 12.30 p.m. Every hall bour

1280 p.m. 10. 2.30 pm. „Eváry quarter of an hour. 830 p.m. to 8.00 pm. Every quarter of an hour. Night care at 8.45 pm, and 9pm, and frona 0,45 pk-

7-ta 11,15 pun, every half hour.

KAZURDATE,

Exiza Night maat 11.80 and 11.45 pm SUNOKYS.

8.45 mm to 10.15 m. Every half hours 10.30 a.. and 10-40 m.mp.

A NEW Storey building specially built for the above establishment in the centre of PRAXA GRANUN is in complotion-Noom to 2p. Every quarter of an hour. and ready to accommodate guests.

LKING KEE,

Proprietor.

Telegraphic address "He Ken."

NEW VICTORIA HOTEL,

SHAMEEN, CANTON.

GOOD

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OOD ACCOMMODATION, Excellen EDIT CONVENIENCE for TOURISTS MADAE & FARMER, TEA, ORUZ.

Manager VICTORIA

Prepristore

#l'alegraphió addewa Gatory 10th December 1997.

3009

pm to 8pm

quanter of an hour Night ears at 8.45 p.m. anıl 9 plec,; mod fecomm 8.46 para. 1021-16 pm every half hour SPECIAL CAR3 by arrangement hi the Com- yang's Ufice, 38 40, Shamen's Road Center)."

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Manager. Hongkong, Jat April, 1896.

NOTICE OF FIRM

NOTICE.

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This Day bean salkerized to Sign our Flep per procuration.

ANTHONY BABINGTON has

CHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Bangkong, th February, 1898.

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