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Communications respecting Advertisements, Bub- seriptions, Printing, Dinding, he, should be addressed DAILY Pune only; and spécial business matters THE MANAGER,

Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for n jizad period will be continued uncil countermanded.

Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRose should de sent in before 11 at on day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited." Only sup plied for Cath Telegraphic Addres: Press. Codes: A.B.0...5th Ed.

Lieber's.

P.O. Boz. 38. Telephone No 12.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE

WILL the GentJuman who by mistake took

GREEN MIXTURE TWEED OVERCOAT from the Dress Circle at Theatre after last Saturday's performance kindly return Eame to F. MAITLAND (Linstead & Davis), and receive back an Overcoat left behind with

pair of Brown Gloves in ous of the Pockets.

(682 Hongkong, 8th March, 1904,

CHINA SUGAE REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE.

ENTERTAINMENTS

BOXING!

AT

CITY HALL.

BOXING!!

TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), Bra MARCH,

C. CST. CLAIR, Middleweight Champion of Brooklyn, U.S.A., versus D. MORGAN (of. Vengeance, Heavy-weight Champion of the China Station, will contest 20 3-minute rounds for $1,000 n-side and a purse.

MICKEY LACEY (of Vengeance) versus LARRY LAYTON (of Albion) will meant for the third time to decide the Bantam-weight Championship of the China Station, in a 20. round go, they having already fought a draw each time.

Two 10-round bouts will also be contested by well-known mon. Tho star bout, ST. CLAIR v. MORGAN. commences about 10.30 P.M.

Popular Prices---$1, $2 and $3.

Stage (Ringside) Tickets-$5.

Tickets to be had at Messre, Robinson, whore

a plan of the Hall is on viaw.

Doors open at 8, commodes at 9. P.M. sharp. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1904.

THEATRE

CITY HALL.

ROYAL

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THE TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY | ♬#1HE HONGKONG AMATEUR

ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE

THE

· HOLDERS of the Company will be held at the OFFICES of the General Agents on THURSDAY, the 24th MARCH, at Noor. for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1903.

The TRANSFEE BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 11th to 24th MARCH, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agents:

Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAICHING,"

Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above port TOMORROW, "the 9th inst., at 10 AM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers.

Hongkong, 7th March, 1904,

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STEAMSHIP ARMAND BEHIC." COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES' MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargs from London er se.

Dordogne, in connection with abore Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure. and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Lid., st Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded en unless intimation recaived from the Consignees before Nook, To-Day, the 7th inst., requesting it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed

DRAMATIC CLUB

will give Two Performances of THE COMIC OPERA

"HIS EXCELLENCY

Written by W. S. GILBERT, Music composed by Dr. OSMOND CARR, FRIDAY, 11th MARCH,

And

SATURDAY, 12th MARCH, commencing each evening at 9 P.M. precisely.

Several new features will be introduced, including a Dance by "THE GOVERNOR and NANNA" A COUNTRY DANCE, &c,, do.'

Dress Cirola Stalls

Pit Stalle.. Fit...

3

No Half Price. Booking Office at City Hall, open to GUARANTORS ONLY, on FRIDAY, 4th March, at 10 A.M.

Publie Booking Office on and after MON. DAY, 7th March, from 1 A.M. to 4 P.M. each day.

Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour aftor the fall of the curtain.

Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.

ATICE

1605

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH, 1904

WANTED.

EUROPEAN Youth as an APPREN.

Apply to

W. BREWER & CO.

1564 Hongkong, 23rd February, 1904.

WANTED.

LOOD CLERK Wanted, European or

other. Apply to--

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD, Hongkong, 10th February, 1904, 486

THE

WANTED.

after Monday, the 14th iast, at Noow, will require Several Ladies and Gentlemen to * UP-TO-DATE SHORTHAND be subject to rest and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before train as SECRETARIES and EXAMINERS, One month's training. Good Remuneration. the 14th inat., or they will not be recognised.

All damaged packages will be examined on

Studio Watkins' Buildings. Near G.P.0. Monday, the 14th inst, at 3 P..

Hongkong. Personal application only to the No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Principal, Warwick Pass. G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.

Agent.

Hongkong, 7th March, 1903,"

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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS and

FOR SALE.

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an Old Established Bicycle Firm in the THE STOCK in Trade sud Good Will of

Apply by letter to...

▲ CHINA OVERLAND TRADEREPORT | Colony, situated in a good locality.

is now ready and contains:---

Leading Articles :—

Japan and Russia.

The Coming Land Campaign.

Corea's Agreement with Japan.

Rain's Unpreparedness.

Chinore Labour for South Africa.

A Relief Fund for Japan.

Hongkong Jottings.

The War,

Gorman Prince in Hongkong.

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders,

Alice Memorial Hospital.

Reviews

The Dallas Company,

Notes from the Botanic Gardens.

"BICYCLE,"

Cure of Daily Prese Office.

[587 Hongkong, 26th February, 1904

FOR SALE.

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned are received instructions

sell by Public Auation, TO-DAY (TUESDAY) and

TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), the 8th and 9th Marcu, 1904, at 10 A.M., at II. M. NATAL YARD, SUNDAY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING, GBSOLETE AND CONDEMNED STORES, Comprising: BOATS ENGINES, OLD BRASS, IRON PAPER STUFF, COPPER, CANVAS, FURNITURE, IMPLEMENTS, &c.

Catalogues will be issued.

TERMS OF SALE:-As Customary.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers, Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned has received instructions THE

to Sell by Public Auction,

TO-DAY (TUESDAY),

PUBLIC COMPANIES

GEO. FENWICK & CO., LD.

FIFTEENTH ORDINARY TGANERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS will be held in the HONGKONG HOTEL TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), the 9th MARCH, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directore, declaring a Dividend, and sleeting Director and Auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th until 10th MARCH, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

W. G. WINTERBURN, General Manager. Hongkong, 1st March, 1904.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED..

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THE THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the COMPANTS OFFICES, No. 3. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on THURSDAY, the 10th March, at 11.39 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a State. ment of Accounts and the Eoport of the Dino- tors for the year ending 31st December, 1909.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

the 8th MARCH, 1904, at 5 г.M., in front of his will be CLOSED from the 25th instant, to the

SALES ROOMS, Duddell Street,

10th proximo, both days inclusive.

The following Ponies, the Property of

ME. HART BUCK,

· SCHOOL GIRL," Waler Mare, 4 years old. HERSCHEL II" China Ponies, Snb.

GOODBYE"

TERMS:-As usual.

Griffins.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.

Mongkong, 8th March, 1904.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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THE Undersigned have received instructions from R. T. WRIGHT, Esq., to Bell by Public Auction,

on

THURSDAY, the 10th MARCH, 1904, at 2.30 P.K., within his residenes No. 10, MACDONNELL ROAD, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE, Comprising:-

MOROCCO and TAPESTRY-COVERED SOFAS and CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, DINNER WAGGUNS, TEAK- WOOD SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, DOUBLE

BRASS-MOUNTED

IRON BEDSTEAD with WIRE and HAIR MATTRESSES, MARBLE-TOP WASH: STANDS, TEAKWOOD DRESSING TABLE with BEVELLED GLASS, WARD- ROBES, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c.,

&c., &c.;

Also

A Large Number of PALMS and FLOWERS

in Lots.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 4th March, 1:04

A. LING &. 00.,

FURNITURE STORE.

F650

AND CROCKERY PLATED, GLASS

WARE, Ko., &e; and FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, 21st September, 1903.

SE

NAVY CONTRACTS 1904-5.

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EALED TENDERS, in duplicate, will be received by the VICTUALLING STORE OFFICER, H.M. Victualling Yard, until noon on MONDAY, the 14th MARCH, for the nndermentioned articles

.. FRESH BEEF

FRESH VEGETABLES FRESH POTATOES RICE

SUGAR.

Forms of Tander and further particulars are to be obtained at the Office of the VICTUAL- LING STORE OFFICER.

HOUSE and LARGE CROQUET LAWN Tenders.

at the PEAK.

HE former can be purchased either with or

without the Furniture us it stands. The latter will include Bimmer House, Roller, and Lawn Mower.

For particulars, apply to-

TURNER & CO. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1904.

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Samples of Sugar and Rice to accompany The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved.

K. S. VAUGHAN, Victualling Store Officer. H.M. Victualling Yard,

Rongkong, 4th March, 1904.

MAIL TABLES

FOR

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By Order,

|

BANKS

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

HE Business of the above Bank is cond co HAI BANKING CORPORATION, Roles may be obtained on application.

INTEREST ou deposits is allowed at 3) PER GENT. per annum,

ted by the HONGKONG ANDSHANG-

Dopositors may transfer at their optim balancos of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AME SHANGRA BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

J. B. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager

Hongkong, 1st May, 1902.

ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

H ING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL...$10,000,000 RESERVE FOND-

STERLING REGRETE...$10,000,000 SILVER RESERVE 6,500,000

-$10,500,000 Resenta LIABILITY OF PEOP’TOES.810,000,000

LI

Court OF DIRECTORS.

A. J. RAYMOND, Esq-Chairman,

H. B. TOMKINS, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,

N. A. Biebs, Esq. H, W. Blade, Eeg.

Hon. C. W. Dickson,

E. Goetz, Esq.

A. Haupt, Esq.

H. Schubart, Esq.

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GEO, L TOMLIN,

Secretary. Hongkong, 10th February, 1904. HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY TANNUAL MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS in the above Coopaty will bo held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 2, Connaught Road, at 1215 r.M,, on THURS- DAY, the 10th MARCH, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December,

1943,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 10th MARCH, both days inclusiva.

R. J. MACOOWAN,

Acting Secretary.

[584 Hongkong, 21th February, 1904, THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP CO., LD.

THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 14, Des Voeux Boad, Victoria, oɑ SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, 1904, at 11 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1908,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 16th MARCH, to SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, (both days inclusive).

1679

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Managors. Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.

THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company, No. 4. Queen'a Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 19th MARCH, 1904, at 12 o'clock Noon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1903, and the Report of the General Manager and Consulting Committee and to elect a Consulting Com. mittes and Auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th of MARCH, both days inclusive.

J. WHEELEY,

General Manager.

(651 Hongkong, 3rd Macch, 1904. LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED..

THE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY THE HOLDERS of the Company will be held at the OFFICES of the General Agents, Peddar'a Street, on THURSDAY, the 24th day of MARCH, 1904, at 12.30 .., for the

ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-

surpose of receiving the Report and Statement

of Accounts to 31st December, 1903,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 24th MARCH, both daye inclusive,

E. Shellim, Esq.

C. A. Torves, Esq. E. 9. Whoaller, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGDE ? Hongkong-J. R. M. SMITH.

MANAGER: Shanghai--H, M. Bavis. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of Two per Cent, per Annum on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS.

For 3 months, 21 per ount per Ännum. For 6 months, 31 per cunt, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 por cant. per Annum,

J. R. M. SMITE,

Chlef Manager. Hongkong, 20th February, 1904.

THE

DE

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EUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK.

......8h. Teals 5,000,0► PAID-UP CAPITAL.............

HELD OFFICE-SHANGHAL. BOARD OF DIRECTORS BERLIN.

Berlin

Tientsin

BEANCHES

Calcutta

Taington (Kiantschou)

LONDON BANKERS:

BANKS

INTERNATIONAL BANKING.

CORPORATION.

Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, Gold $7,992,173,37——about £1,640,000. Capital and Oneplus authorized, Gold $10,000,000===£2,055,000.

HEAD OFFICE; 1; WALL STREET, NEW YORK.

LONDON OFFICE: THREADNEEDLE Houss, E.C

Branches at SAN FRANCISCO, WASHINGTON, Mexico, MANILA, SHAnghai, Eingapori, Yoko- HAMA, BOMBAY, CALCUTTA,

and Agents all over the World.

London and Continental Bankers -

NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, JJMITED.

UNION OF LONDON and Smith's Bark, LIMITED.

CREDIT LYONnais, Dresdner Bank. COMPTOTE NATIONAL D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS, &c.

The Corporation trausseta every description of Banking and Exchange businosa, receiveg money in Current Account and issues Fixed Deposit Receipts either in Gold or Silvor at rates which may be ascertained on application,

HONGKONG BRANCH:

20, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL

CHARLES R. SCOTT,

Manager.

Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.

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RUSSO CHINESE BANK,

ORGANIZED UNDER IMPERIAL Droser of 10TH DECEMBEZ, 1895.

CAPITAL.....

.....Roubles 15,000,000 CAPITAL contributed by CHINESE |GOVERNMENT...5,000,000. Konping: Taela.

(EQUIVALENT TO... £2,150,000 Btg.))

| REGROVE FUND............... Roubles, 2,000,000 SPECIAL BESERVES Bonbles, 1,700,000

HEAD OFFICE-ST. PETERSBURG.

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.

Khabarovsk Port Arthur KhokandBamarkond

Blagowestchensk Kiachta

Kirin

Kobe

Andijan

Batoum

Hankow

Bodaibo

Bonkhara

Bisk

Chefoo

Dalny

Moscow

Hailar

Moukdon

Hakhodate

Nagasaki

Messes. N. M. ROTHSCHILD & SONS, THE UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS BANK, LIMITED.

Shanghai

Tashkent

Strotonsk

Krasuciarak Tchita

Kwantohendze Thongoatchak

Tielia

Tientsin

Taitaikar

Nowchwang Verohnooudiak

Nicolajeffs Vernly

Qaliasitai

Vladivostock

Zeiskonis Pristan

Oarga

Par's

Kashgar

Paking

DEUTSCHE BANK (BEELIN), LONDON ÄGENOT

Hankow DIRECTION DER DISCONTO GESELISUOKAFT.

Harbin INTEREST allowed on Current Account Hongkong

Irkontak DEPOSITS received on terms which may be learned on application. Every description of Kalgan Banking and Exchange business transacted.

H. FIGGE,

Manager. Hongkong, 4th October, 1902.

[2 MPERIAL BANK OF CHINA ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DHORSE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1828. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL Shanghai Tis. 5,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL

1

HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAL,

BEANCHES AND AGENCIMA,

Canton Chafoo

Hankow:

Tlontein.

2,500,000

Peking

Penang Singapore

The Bank purchases and receives for collec tion Bills of Exchange drawn on the above places, and sells Drafts and Telegraphie Trans- fors payable at its Branches and Agenates,

HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved securities. Bille Discounted.

INTEREST ALLOWED ON. DEPOSITS

At 25 er ananas on Current Account daily

balances.

3', per annam on Fixed Deposita for 9 menthe

41.

5%

n

H

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agents.

Hongkong, 5th March, 1904.

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30 çanta

Yokohama

BANKERS. LONDON-Glyn, Mills, Carrie & Co. PARIS Comptoir National d'Escompte de

Paris. Banque de Paris et des Payi Bao. BERLIN-Mondellsohn & Co. HAMBURG-M. M. Warburg & Co. VIENNA~K. K. Priv. Oesters.

Anstalt für Hardel Gewerbe, AMSTERDAM-Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co,

Local Bills discounted.

*

Credit

Special facilities for Russian exchange Foreign exchange on the principal cities of the world bought and sold, teat

HONGKONG BRANCH (22MPORARY OFFICGS WHILE NEW OFFICES IN PRINCES BUILDINGS ALE BEING BUILT), VICTORIA HOTEL BUILDINGS, Ice House Street. Hongkong, 14th July, 1903.

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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA

T AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 1959 HEAD OFFICE-LOYDON.

8

H

12

E. W RUTTER

Manager,

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CAPITAL PAID-UP..................... RESERVE LIABILITY 07 SHARE-

HOLDERS.

£800,00

£800,000

£725,000

FOR SALE.

WNERS leaving the Colony, the Cruiser Yacht PLOVER. 58 fest over all,

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and onbin with eccommodation for four Europeans,

Canton Notes.

Pakhoi.

Correspondence.

Supreme Court,

Godowa Co., L

Sporting Notes.

Hongkong Jockey Clab Race Meeting.

Hongkong Sanitary Heard.

The Philharmonie Sepiety's Concert.

Cricket.

Gymkhana Meetings in 1804,

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld.

Goo, Fenwick & Co., L.

Naval Funeral at Hoogkong.

Sale of Ponica.

Football,

Reginental Sports.

Hongkong and Port News.

Commercial.

Shipping.

Subscription, 812 per Aunum, payable in advance; postage, $2.

xtra copies 30 cents each, Cash. Copies can be posted from the Office to addresses sent; ineluding postage 34 conta each, er $1 for three copies Cash.

Hongkong, 8th March, 1904.

AVID CORSAR

DMERCHANT NY

3486]

NAVY BOILED

ONG FLAX

RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING

& SON'S

pantry, &c., with all fittings complete. Suitable for picnics or shooting parties.

May be inspoctol on application to

THE ITALIAN FAR-EAST - TRADING CO.,

10, Des Voeux Road. Hongkong, 7th March, 1904.

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C. LAZARUS & CO.

60 & 61, BENTINCK STREET,

CALCUTTA.

Telegraphic Address: "MAHOGANY,” CALCUTTA,

A.B.C. Code, 5th Edition, used...

THE STANDARD

INDIAN BILLIARD TABLE

CANVAS made throughout in Calcatta of thoroughly seasoned solid wood and fitted with extra low cushions. Guaranteed to stand the TROPICAL CLIMATE.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO..

Sola Agente.

IEN TING.

SURGEON DENT ST;

No. 10, DAGUILA

JARMS VERY MODERATE,

- Conmultation Free.

STREET

26.

Hongsong, 1st March, 1903.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

THE Business of AH MEN and HING CHEONG & CO., Tailors will be CARRIED ON from the 17th inst, et No. 8 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, opposite to the Connaught House Hotel,

man ti ongkong, 6th January, 1904,

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PRICE,complete, with accessorios for Billiards, Rs. 1,450, packed.

BREAKAGE.

1904.

Mounted on Card Paper

20 cents

On Sale at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 5th March, 1904

CARTRIDGES.

IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE- FORE ALWAYS FRESH.

LEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE and KYNOCK'S SPORTING CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE, and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in All Sizes, Nos. 10 to 888G. AIR GUNS and AMMUNITION in Variety.

WM. SCHMIDT & CO. Hongkong. 28th November, 1993.

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NOW READY.

DIRECTORY OF PROTESTANT MISSIONARIES

IK

CHINA, JAPAN AND COREA FOR 1904,

WITH ALPHABETICAL LIST.

88 PAGES. PAPER COVER, 60 Cents, On Sale at AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN MISSION PRESS,

Shanghai

Mr. EDWARD EVANS, Missionary Home, Back Room, 1, Quinsau Gardens, Shanghai;

C. L. & Co. take all RISKS against Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, LD., Hongkong

Shanghai and Yokobama; Mesars. W. BREWER & Co., Hongkong and

Shanghai¡

Latest PRICE LIST can be had from YUEN CHONG BOOK STORE, Swatew: "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS " Office,

Mears. A... B. Watson & Co., Amoy; (3119-3 Messrs. A. 8. WATSON & Co, Faochow;

Messrs. H. BLow & Co., Tientsin; NOTICE TO KOWLOON RESIDENTS

Messrs. HODGE & Co., "Seoul Press,” Seoul; “NAGASAKI PRESS" OFFICE, Nagasaki, COPIES of Daily Press are on EXTRA Cly at Mr. H. KUTTONJEE'S "KONE CHRONICLE" OFFICE, Kobe : KOWLOON STORE, No. 38, Elgin Eoad"DAILY PEERS" OFFICE, Hongkong, and st

the London Office: 131, Fleet Street. Prics 15 cents per copy cash.

Hongkong, 12th December, 1903,

Hongkong, 22nd December, 1908,

£3518

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS TÏHE DIVIDEND of $22.50 per Share for THE

the year ending 31st December, 1902, declared at To-day's Ordinary Annual Meeting, will be payable at the Premises of the Hong- kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation on and after Monday, the 7th instant, and Hongkong Shareholders are requested to apply for Divi dend Warmants at the Company's Oficos, Pedder's Street.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id. {677 Hongkong, 5th March, 1904. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that, on und after this date, they can obtain Scrip Certificates for Shares of the new issue in exchange for Hongkong and Shanghai Bank receipts on application at the Registered Offices of the Company, Nos. 38 and 10, Queen's Road Central,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers,

1515 Hongkong, 13th February, 1904,

"THE EAST OF ASIA."

(Published Quarterly.)

YONTAINING Articles of Spacint Interest,

Profusely Illustrated, descriptive of the people, Customs, &c., of the Far East.

The kindly Press criticisms, both Continental | and American, that the production of this Magazine has evoked is eloquent testimony of the sterling merit of the publication.

*** ***

$1.50.

Price

On Sale st“ NORTH CHINA HERALD

OFFICE, Shanghai; MESSES, KELLY & WALSH

Hongkonyra

and all loading Booksellers in the Far East. Hongkong, 14th February, 1003,

Hongkorg, 1st January, 1901.

THE

VOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK

YOK LIMITED,

ESTABLISHED 1880,

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED... CAPITAL PAID-UP CAPITAL UNCALLED RESERVE FUND...

RESERVE FUND.wazar*** ***

INTEREST allowed on Curvent Account at

the rate of 21, por suaum on the Daily balances. On Fized Deposits for 12 months 4 per cent

34

D

Yen 24,000,000 18,000,000 6,000,000 9,210,000

21

T. P. COCHRANE,

Al Manager.

Hongkong, 18th May 1903.

THE

Authorised CAPITAL

500,000

SUBSCRIEND ................................... 1.125,000

562,500

RESERVE FUND.......

69,000

HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES,

Tokio

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LONDON BANKEER THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED

· PARR'S BANK, Lebited. Tas UNION OF LONDON AND SMITHS BANK, LIMITED.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,

On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balance, En fixed deposits for 12 months 57/, pera, zam

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TARO HODSUMI Manageri Hongkong, 11th September, 1903. 1820 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA

LIMITED.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL........... Par-UP CAPITAL ...............PALOMARET

£1,000,00

£ 324,874

HRAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

BOARD OF Dissurars, CHAN KIT SHAN, Esq. |J. Focks, Esq. CREARY DWENE E G. C. Moxon, Esq. Chief Manager, Gao, W. F. PHATVAIR.

Interest for 12 Mouths Firal......5′′]

Hongkong, 4th February, 1904.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED.

BANKEES LONDON JOINT STOOK BANK, LIMITAD.

INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts st the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance

OF FIXED DEPOSITS For 12 months.

EVAN ORMISTÖ

Mentger. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1993.

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THE BANK OF TAIWAN (FORMOSA,) LIMITED. (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL

AUTHORISED CAPITAL im...Xen 5,000,000

·PAID-UP CAPITAL.

2,500,000

HEAD OFFICE: TAITER, FORMOSA HONGKONG OFFICE: 4 QUEEN'S ROAD

..." (fsoing. “Duddell Street), BRANCHES :-AMOY." KOBE,: TALKAN.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED,

Un currant sooount at the rate of 2 per cant per

annum on the daily balance.

On fixed deposita for 12 mendim 5% per Annum

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S. SHIGENAGA, Manager. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1903)

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