FRENCH IDEAS OF COZONINATION, We hare or provious occasions referred to tho fra senriation held by the Fronch that. their colonies exist coly for the bonellt of the mother enustry, but it would probably bo im- passiale to pry a more striking illustration of the longths to which the Gallio olleist will go tuna an instanca recorded by the Uniteul Consul for Madagascar. General Stutes Gallido, w apparently has a full share of the national antipathy ovinend in high circles to Brything at of French origin. was last year sonucated at some of the pative officials Aparing for, hia in garments of Amori. en faolute. This was not to be Lou Doubless u felt that an attempt was being malo to unilate "putria" sa le straight. way sa down and incited a letter on the sub. Just to the Hayu Governor. Ganasal at Anta nemurire, from whjel the following is an ox. "trac1:"Some of the uitive functionaries did furthermore present themesis to me iz raiment and deves of foreign origin. I con- sider that in so doing they have been wanting in dateren towards the representative of
Fuqce in Madagasone. Our Feahol offers sed functionaries wear duly clothes of Franch stigis. The olagus faustionaries wat do likewise, and their rimant must be all mado of Freast cloth sul faruishings" After this to maling official must perforce content himself withtaking his clothes, if not the fashions, from Paris. But if this is the usual practice of Franck Colonial authorities, their Government. should not feel surprised that any proposed br- tension of the Repablic's boundarias is, vienend with defavour by her manufacturing spun- trios-Financial Times.
SHIPPING REPUKTS:
The Britieb steamer Orestes, from Fooahom 11th Dec., bad woderate breezer, fino and alcor. The British stormse Pakshan, from Bangkok 28th Now, hud strong N.. monsoon through. out, with big heal sun,
The British batohip Victorious, from Wei- barvei 8th Dr., had inie wenihor, quarterly passage, trial targol practico,
The British steamer Pichili, from Tameni 11th Dec, al strong N.E. mononen with fol- lowing so. fae and clone westlier.
NOTICE OF FIRM
NOTICE OF FIRM.
Tristel do QUEEN'S BA
EE Undersigued baro. This lay opeusd EAST as a CICLE EMPORIUM. and beg to "eslint the jetsonage of the public of Hong Kong. A est-ce selection of CYCLES ( and in) is an view and inspection ie fruly invited. Repairs undertaken and accessories supplied.
MCKIRDY & CO., Cycle Agents,
12002
Hongkong, 20th September, 1898.
NOTICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS.
MERICAN CITIZENS residing in the Cossy AR DISTRICT of CANTON, which
Wocnow,
MACAO, infurtes Sasser, SWATOW, Homo A PASHOI, are REQU. BETKO to TSR at this Consulate either perseually or by certißeute setting forth the ilate and place of birth and last residence in the United Pistes.
The advantages of registration, are obvious
m may profe of valus iš time of need.
There is no fee or charge for registration.
EDWARD BEDLOE, U.S. CONSUL.
Tunted States Consulate,
C. ron, China 1st Febenary. 1898. [2114
W. BREWER & CO.
NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS. Boys & Girls' Anzual, Chuus, &c., each.8 4.50 ...cael 2.25 Little Folks. Kosebud Annual Little Dots Child's Companion. Coldren's Frisuá: Infants' Maga-
zine
Prize: Sunsi
Navy and Arg, Volume 6
ench 1.00
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1.56
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The British Fleet, by Com. Robinson... The Indiscretions of Lady Asenath, by
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2.00
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3.50
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IN
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PHOTOGRAPHER,
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(ESTABLISHJn 1804) $250 to $600
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PIANOS
MONTHLY PAYMENTS. LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. KELLY & WALSH,
NEWEST BOOKS,
The Castin Inn, by Blanley J. Wayman...S130 ... RO The Bed Axe, by B. B. Crookuts
1.50 Phantom Arthy, by Max Pemberton Through Asin, by Sven Hedin, 2 vols. Hassia's Sea Power Past and Present or The Rise of The Rassian Navy, by Col, Sir Geo, Sydenham Clarke, Mopa and Ina.
The
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T. Jane...
Tho
CHRISTMAS NUMBER
of the SKETCH
Magnificent Coloured Plates,
70 cents.
CARDS,
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has rectired instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
OK
SATURDAY, the 17th December, 1808, $2.00 PM
at liis Balse Rooms, Dardoll Stanat, A VERT FINE AND OLD COLLECTION OF POST AGN STAMPS. (Abbut 6,00 Varieties.)
In Lots in cuit Purchase.
TENIS-AR Capiomaryzm
Catalogues will be: 1.
On Visw from Trumpar, the 15th Deca bar, 1898,
GEO. FLAMMERT,
Azotionsor. Hongkong, 18th December, 1898,
BANKS
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
LIMITED.
VESSELS EXPECTED..
TRO AMERICAN, MAFL.
The P. M. steamer Astec, with the Amer ican mail, lofi Yokohama on Tuesday, the £1,500,000 1914 instant, at daylight, and may be expected 21,125,000 here on of obout Friday, the Zird instant ..: 569,500 The O. & O. steamer Belgic, with fails, &c. 16,000 from San Francisco to the 19th ultimo, vis Houola, has arrived at Yokohamu, and left on the 19th instant for this port, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghai.
ADISONTSIB CAPITAL FRESCRIBED anon PAID OFTEDARAN RÆBERTE FUND MANALA
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT, STOCK BANE, Limited. INTEREST allowed or Carront’Å sonunda at the rate of 2% per anna on the Dally balance.
Oxu DEPOSITS
PA-12 mont
*12655
WOKOHAMA
3% 21% J. THURENTEN, Manager, Jongkong. Hengkong. 27th October, 1807.
THE
LIMITED
SPECIE
BANK
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 53.
The PMstesainer Shantung vir mails, &e, left a rancisco for this port via Japan ports on the ed ultimo,
The 0.. stazer faydir, with.mails, &c. Full Hats Franaisen for this part, tis Hondolu, Yokolas, Inland Sea, Kobe. Nagasaki, and Shanghai ou the 20th ultimo,
THE FRENCH HAIT.. The M. M. loamor Indus, with the French Til of the 18th ultimo, loft Singapore on Mox. day, the 12th instant, at 5 p.m. and may he expected here on or about Meuday, the 19th inst. This Packet brings ropes to loliers dospatched from Hongkong on the 8th October
ESTABLIR 1880.
Yen 12,000,000 SUORLRED CAPITAL .....
10,500,000 PAID UP CAPITAL.par
6,900,000 RESERVE FUND
TEAD OFFICE--YOKOHAMA.
E following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of CROWN LAND PUBLIC AUCTION, to be bold on the spat, on MONDAY, the 10th day of DECADES, 1598, at 9, are published for general information.
By Cermand,
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Kobe Now York T3058 Hongkong, 3rd Docoinber, 1898.
Bombay
BRANCHES & AGENCIRA.
London San Francisco Lyons Honolela Shanghai
LONDON BANILERS:
COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 12TH Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Pablic Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, 17th day of DECEMBER THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. 1898, at 3.3., y Order of His Excel Jeny the Governo, of One Loi of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a
INSTANT.
(ESTABLISHED 2 YEARS).
W. ROBINSON & CO. HIGH CLASS PIANOS COLLARD & COLLARD, BRINSMEAD,
ALLISON, RACHALS, ROSENKRANZ
LOW PRICES ACCEPTED.
KAPS
EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS, THE ONLY PIBAL DEVOTING THEMSELVES ENTIRELY TO TOR BUSINESS. [1601
INSURANCES.
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
The Underaged AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and Chinese Risks at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & 00. Hengkong, 29th May, 1895
OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE,
INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.....
B. W. MORRELL,
Loval Manager.
£1,227,038
TO LET
TO LET.
PARTMENTS at KOWLOO8, with Board
Suitable for married couples or single gentlemen Tennis Court
Apply to
120
Mce. HATHERLY,
Isdule, Kowloon. Hongkong, 17th June, 1898.
TO LET.
[1300
8. J. DAVID & CO., General Agents.
Hongkong, 18th November, 1888.
E43
FRANSATLANTICFIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE GROUND FLOOR of the "Nuw 1 CLU" premises the best business poi- tion in the colony, Suitable for High Class Shops or Offices,
Apply to
THE SECRETARY, A. B. WATSON & Co., Limited.
TO LET.
12178
The Undersigned, having by, are prepared GREENMOUNT," BORBAN ROAD,
AGENTS for the above Company,
to ACCEPT RISKS against FIEE at Current Batea
Pu
SIEMSSON & CO.,
Agoats.
[18 Hongkong. 16th November. 1872
HENIX FIRE OFFICE
now prepared ́ ́ to The Undersigned are GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agents for the Phenix Fire Office. [21 Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
COTTISHI
METROPOLITAN ASSURANOR CO.
The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS form of INSURANCE.
yearly premium of £28 R. (age 30) secures the following:--
£2,000 in cure of death-by accident.
£1,000 in caso of natural death.
3.50 3.00 5.00 7,50 ment by eachout.
£ion Crass FORTRAITURE IN ALL STYLES. ENLARGEMENTS AND OIL PAINTINGS.
TERMS MODERATE.
No. 80, POTTINGEE STREET, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 3rd December, 1898.
£10 in case of permanent total disable-
Apply to
No. of Scie
term of 5 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Registry No.
Xand
Eut Choux
ને ABG
* Telling Lunes,}
1,620
Boundary Masurat..
¡NEASW. SENW.
it.
nipings 18 16. 1616
PUBLIO AUCTION.
a l fh
THE Undersigned love received instructious from the OFFICIAL Escurry, le Selby
PUBLIC AUCTION. for Account of CHENG EAX Po (Feng Keo), Doocneed, TUESDAY, the 20th December, 1998,
ON
at Noos, at Mentes. Musso & Co.'s Godown sh West Point.
88 Casks CLARET (Bergaas) in good order. and condition.
TRA).
2638
- HUGHES & HOUGH,
Aactioneura -Hongkong, 18th December, 1995. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. PUBLIC AUCTION.
MESSES HUGHES & HOUGH have
resolved instructions to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION TUESDAY, the 20th day of Decembar, 1998 at S. P.U.,
ON
at their Ofoss, Praya Central.. in One. Lot
GILMAN & 00,
Agents
· (144) · Hongkong. 7th July, 1899.
TO LET.
ALL THAT PIECE PARCEL of (TABLES at KOWLOON.
GROUND situale at Victoris, in the Colony HOUSES at Kowroom (nating complo of Hongkong, and registered in the Land tian); low rentals...
TO BE LET IN FEBRUARY NEXU OAKLANDS," 6 Roomed Detached Tense with Tennis Lawn and Gorileri.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATO & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED.
(2117 Hongkong, 12th December, 1898.
TO LET.
FURNISHED, FROM ET JANUARY, 1999.
· TARAWERA:"
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES.
One as INLAND LUT No. 1413, formerly known as the Remaining Portion of faland Lot No 5 A. These premises (Nos 236 and 238, QUHEN'S ROAD CENTRAL) are held for the resittue of a term of 999 years from the 1st July, 1946. Annual proportion of Crown Rent. The Tit number was altered last year to No 1413, has the Crown Lease has never been
$
taken up.
·PARK'S BANK, LÍMITÆÐ, THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LIMITED.
BONGKONG AGRICT-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 par veut. per and on the daily bulance. On fixed deposits for 12 months 57 per noun.
6 3-
32
THE GERMAN MAIL, The N. D. L. steamer Pring leterich, with -the Germsa mail, loft Jingapore on Saturday; the 11th instant, at 2p.m., and may be expected hore on or aboat Friday, the 10th instant.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL. The E. & A. steamer onmir, from Sydney, &a, loft Port Darwin on the 10th instant for Hongkong via Tir.
.
-THE INDIAN MAIL The steaner Caisany, from Calculia god Straits. loft- Singapore for this port en Sater day, les 10th instant.
MERCHANT STHAMERS
The N. P. steamer Olympia miled from Tacoma for Japau and Hongkong on the lab instant.
The N. P. steamer Monmouthshiro said. from Portland, Or., for Japas and Hongkong on the 3rd instant.
The P. & O. steamer Pesincour eft Bombay for this port on the 6th instant.
The N. P. steamer. Glenngie sailed from Lacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 7th instaat.
The P&O, seminer Japan left Bingepero for this port on the 8th justant.
The steamer Knivsberg lett Manila on the (65510th instant direct for Hongkong
8. CHOн, Hongkong, 1st October, 1998. THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY BOYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
CAPIELI. PAID-UP. REMOTE "LIABILITY OF SUARA
HOLDERS REAKLY FUND......
COD,COO £500,000 ****** #450,000 INTELEST allowed on Current Acranul at the rate of 2% per annus on the Daily balances On Fixed Deposits for 12 months...4 per cent.
6 3
>
T. H. WHITEFEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 24th May, 1898.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
PASHED THE CANAL, OUTWARD-15th-Nor Astura, Radnorshire. 19th Nov.-Macduff, Wittenberg. ad Nov. Indrani, Flintshiva. th Novembar Giad lacea. 29th November-Benteds, Lorothea Rickmers. 6th December--Tun salus. 9th Dec—Sikh, Soentra, : Vludiants, HOMEWARD-911 December-Ghrizes. Indra
Leran, Bobeistung.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
A MAIL WILL CLOBE.
COMMERCIAL
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
TUESDAT, 13th December. EXCHANGE.
ON LONDON.
Telegraphio Transfor Bank Dills, en demant
..... 1/110
Bank Billa, at 30 days' eight... 11, Bank Bille, at 4 months" sight... 11 Credits, at 4 months' eight
O
Documentary Bills, 4 months'eight 2,00 PAR
Bank Bills, cu dessand
9471
Credi's, at comin' sight.
9.52 -
Da demandang me
ON GERMANT
Os New YouK-
Bank Bulls, en damard ..... Credits, 60 days' sight...
ON BOMBAY
Telegraphie Transfer..... Bank, où demand................
OM. CALCUTTA
Talographie Transfer...... Bank, on demand.
ON SHANGRAL.
Bank, at sight...... Private, 30 days' sight"
On YoEOHAMA,
On demand ...
ON MANILA
Qi demiandantessor Ox StrⱭAFORE.—
On demand
.....146
.146)
.146
.1485
.721
...34 % pm.
93 % pm.
1 / p
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Baying Kate...10.1 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine. vor fud 3,00.
Backs
JOINT STOCK SHAEES. COMPART.
ĮPADI Q20NATIONA
Hongkong & hal... China & Japan; 'gf
Do. ordinary Do. deferred
Natl. Pank of China!
1. Shares ............ Foün. Ehares...
Bell's Ash-cetos E. A....! Campbell, Monte à l'o. China Prov. L. & M...
Chins Sugar Color Mille-
114323.
$125 238 prva, prévoy
£b anal
££, buyer3
el.br.
28 $17 21 17
£1 femal
$16.25llers $100 $16, et
ET 100 T21. International... T. 100 TL SO Labu Kung Now. The 100 6 8U BarcheeT. 50, 413 Yahoong
Tik, 100, 65 Hongkong ..........
670 $48, sellers Doiry Farmin Ferwick & Co., Geo... Green Island Centent...
De New Insu I. & C. Baker5*1**** Hongkong & C. Cse Hongkong Electrie.... H.HL TranWAYS. Hongkong Hotel ... flongkong luh 11. & K. Wharf & G... Hongkong Boye...
For Bingopore. Per Cayton, today, the H&W. Dock
14tb instant. at 10.00 .M.
For Haiphong-Per Hug, today, the 34th instant, at 13.30 A.M.....
For Mauik-Per Teilce, today, the 14th FIinstast, at 3:36 P.,
For Tamani-Ter Pochili, today, the 14th instant. at 4.30 3.
For Straits, Colombs and Bombay,--Per.
Insurative-
(Hated Chino Fire
China Trader' ..... Hongkong Fire Norli-China. Etraits Union ..... Yangteze...
M. Bacqnehem, to-morrow, the 15th instant, atd and Building 19.00 ..
Hongkong Land Inv Humphreys Fetate...
$2691 $10 20
$}}} ele $50 Fa £1016
10 ellers 10 127, buyers
$60 67, ayers
25 11, bageri
$50 $72, layers $200, neix $125 1271, jet, prsti, A
[5463.75, 1yern. $50 $50,591. & æte $20 $Ex
$262, sellera 1604220 £26 T 180
7 80 2323
800 1325, les
THE Business of the above Bank is conducted By the KONGKONG AND SHANG- HAI LANKING CORPORATION. Bul may be obtained ca application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 3imarne-Fer dilie, to-morrow, the 15th fast, Sugar -----8109 156
PER CENT. per annum.
-Depoaters may transfor at their option balances of $100 or more to the HOFGEONG AND SHANGHAI BAXE to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT por autan.
For the Hongkong anu SnANGHAI RANKING COBPÜRATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong. 1st August, 1895. EMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA. ESTABLWURD ET IMPsoral DecHEE OF THR 12 NOVEMBER, 1826. SCESORIDED CAPITAL... Shanghai Tla. 5,000,000 2,700,000 PA-UP CAPITAL...
ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of LAND situato at Victoria aforesaid, and re gistered in the Land nice as SECTION D of MARINE LOT No. 199 These premises face on the PRATA Waar (No. 213), and are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 7th Jsquary, 1862. Amus! Proportion of Croafers Rent, $22.
ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of
ROOMED BUNGALOW, with
Basert Garden and Tennis LAND situate at Victoria aforesaid, and re- RICHMOND BUILD.
2000 in caso of partial total disablement by accident.
£3 per week in ease of temporary disablo. THE SIX ment by accident.
Actiilents insured against for 24 and ty Lawa. UPPER
Apply to per annoin (£1,000 in case of death hy weekly
A. O'D. GOURDIN. payments in case of injury.)
Hangkong, 2nd Decomber, 1896..
TO LET.
For further Partionlars apply to
J. Y. V. VERNON,
Agent.
1920
Hongkong. 9th June, 1896. ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN-
IRURANCE COMPACT.
(2386 TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1897.
£13,558,089 0.01;
AVID OORSAR & BONB
D MERCHANT AR
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING
CANVAS
ARNOLD, KARBERG & CO.. Solrente.
TO SHUPMASTERS.
NQUIRE whore jour FRESH WATEN is obtained by the Water Boats, as Fov WATEB is the cause of much Sickness on board Ship.
To ara ti ONLY WATER BOAT COMPANY IR HONORUNA EXCLUSIVELY supplying FILTERED WATER.
CALL FLAG T.
J. W. KEW & CO.. STEAN WATER Boar Comfang, 12861 Hongkong, 9th October, 1895.
EN
TING
SURGEON DENTIST.
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consultation Froe. Homekeay, 23rd September. 1897.
FOR SALE
H. F. CARMICHAEL CONSULTING ENGINEER AND
SURVEYOR
18, PRAVA CENTRAL
NEW AND SECOND HAND LAUNCHES
FOR SALE.
DESIGNS and Specifications for all phases
of Steamships. Launches a speciality. New work and repairs supervised.
Telegrams, "CANIQUAE," Hongkong. Telephone, No. 11.
H. F. CARMICHAEL. Hongkong, 30th April, 1893.
RUINA
[1209
UINART PERA & TILS, REIMS
Established 1710.
CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS.
Ship only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Groon. Send).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Solo Agente.
Haugkong, 17th May, 1895.
FOR SALE.
[1104
2573
ONE FLAT of Hense No. 11. REMEDIOS
TERRACE; 3 ROOMS.
Apply to
"A. ·Z,” Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 18th December, 1898.
TO LET A
12653
I. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £5,000,000 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 2,750,000
BELVEDERE 5 BOOMED BUN. 487,500 0 0 PAID-UP CAPITAL
D. GALOW, PLANTATION BOAD, to be IT. FIBE FUNIS
2,713,8199 let, Furnished, for 3 months from let January The Undersigned baring been appointed next AGENTS for the above Company are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratee.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd Jane, 1608.
[1801 AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE INSUR ANCE CO. OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
THE Undersigned, having legs, I tr
AGENTS for Company, aro prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE it Current Rules.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & 00,
Agents. Hongkong, List April, 1897.
- 167
CUN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710.
IST
Tho Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents
Hongkong, 16th May, 1892
UN TAK LOONG,
德 新
DEALER IN
TIN-MEATS, TIN-FRUITS, TIN-
FOWLS, &o., &to, &o.,
SEMI-DETACHED VILLA REBID ENCES ou Bower. ROAD.. Now in course of erection.)
Property now occupied by the BowRINGCOR SAW MILLS.
No. 4, EIPON TERRACE. "BAHAR LODGE."
"FAIRVIEW," Kowicor,
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- *MENT & AGENCY CO., L.E. Hongkong, 10th December, 1858,
TO LET.
gistered in the Land Offico as SECTION L of MARINE LOT No. 199. These premises fara ON QUEEN'S ROAD WEST (Nos. 373 and 375) and BAI ENG LANE (Nos. 4 and 5) and see bald
I
D
HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI,
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.. Canton.
Chytoe.
Chirking. Fouchow.
Hankuw.
Peking,
Bwatow.
Tientsix.
The Bauk purchases and receive for sollec on Bids of Erohange draw on the above places, and sells Drafts and Telegraphie Trans- payable at its Branches and Agonales.
HONGKONG BRANCH.
Advances de ou approved securities.. Bills Discountl.
• INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
balautus. for the same tar os Section D of Marice Lot At 2% per manum on Current Accent daily 199 above. Annus) Proportion of Crowa Reat, $15.
3% per annum on Fixed Deposits for 3 months.
+
#1
19.
外
C. W. BUTTOR
Asting Manager, -
9219
Hongkong, 15th October, 1809."
ALL THAT FIECE or PARCEL of 4% GROUND situale at. Victoria aforesaid, and 5%. registered in the Land Offico is SECTION Q of MARINE LOT No. 192. These pretaires face on Sar WO`LANE (Nos. 1 and 2) and tre held for the mame term an Gections D and I abore. Ananal Proportion at Crown Rest, ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK
H®
ING CORPORATION. 315
ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND zitate at Victoria aforesaid, and PAID-CE CAPITAL registarnt in the Land Once as SECTION CAESERVE FUND of MARINE LOT No. 196. These premises febe on PRATA WEST (No. 25), and are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 7th Janury, 1862 Anmal Proportion of Crown Rent, $19.
th
For Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply
Mesars, HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers; Messrs. DEACON & HASTINGS,
Vendor's Solicitors. Hongkong, 1st Decomber, 1898
For to
149
A TERRIBLE COUGH.
A TERRIBLE COEGA.
UN.KAM-SHAN, No. 6, Rona60 ROAD,
(corner of Peel Street) Apply to
JOHN LEMM
11 above bonse or st No. 64, Queen's Road Central, [2535 Hongkong, 30th November, 1898, DRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
[13]
Ms. GILLANDERS. GLENBALY BUILDINGS, Hongkong, 9th January, 1896,
1307
QUALITY EXCELLENT. TRICES MOPERATE,
No. 144, Queen's Road Weel, Hongkong.
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OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFTS, Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OS will te ESPONSIBLE for y DEBT contrasted by the Officers or the Crass of the following Vorgels during their stay in Hongkong Harbor
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-- (84.) 5.A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED."
ORDERS pametually attended to and Un Hous most moderate
1966
AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, 15th September, 1893,
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