1889-02-27 — Page 1

No. 2169.

Banks.

The

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

$7,500,000

RESERVE FUND

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS

4,300,000,

7,500,000.

COURT OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN—W, H. FORBES, Esqi DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-H. L. Dalrymple, Esq. Hon. J. BELL-IRVING. S.C.MICHAELSEN, Faq. C. D. BOTTOMLEY, Esq. | 'J. S; Moses, Esq. W. G. BRODIE, Esq.

J. F. HOLLIDAY, Esq.

Hon. B. LAYTON,

1. POLSNECKER, Esq. N. A. Sizas, Esq.

E. A SOLOMON, Esq.

CHILY MANAGER.

HONGKONG-G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

MANAGER.

· SHANGHAI-EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

N CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at

ON

daily balance.

On Fixed, DEPOSITS

For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum. For months, 4 per Cent. per Annum,

For 12 months, 5 per Ceni, per Annum.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. : CREDITS granted on 'approved Securities,

every description of BANKING EXCHANGE business transacted.

and

and

DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan."

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889. ''- [8

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL "...........£2,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL

500,000.

Registered Office, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

BRANCHES IN India, China, Japan AND THE COLONIES.

“HË BANK receives MONEY On Deposit,

Hongkong Teledrapy.

Intimations,

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"HE DIVIDEND of 2 % or $750 per Share for the six months ended 31% December, 1888, declared at yesterday's Ordinary Yearly Meeting, will be payable at the HONG KOND AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION from this date, the 16th instani, and Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Office, No. 14, Praya Central.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. CILLIES, Secretary.

Hongkong, 26th February, 1889 [258

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

THE

HE DIVIDEND declared for the half year coding 31st December, 1888 at the rate of EL.10) (One Pound and Ten Shillings Sterlings) per Share of $125 IS PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 25th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested | to apply for warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,"

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

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Hongkong, z3rd February,' :889. CHINA MERCHANTS STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY'S DEBENTURE LOAN OF 1886.

INTEREST Due and DRAWN BONDS of

NT LOAN will be Payable at the Offices of the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after the rst day of March, 1889. Lists of DRAWN BONDS can be obtained on application to the Undersigned,

For the

HONGKONG & Siranghai BANKING CORPORATION,

Agents Issuing the Loan,

G. E. NOBLE,

Chiel Manager.

Hongkong, 26th February, 1889.

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'ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN

LIQUIDATION.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

FAYMENT OF 6TH DIVIDEND.

Buy and Sells BILLS OF EXCHANGE, A 6TH DIVIDEND of 63% on all chims

-ISSUES LÉTTERS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION, and Transacts. Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

*INTEREST Állowed on DEPOSITS: Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.

6

71 4

}

ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS a per Cent, per Annum on the Daily Balance..

APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL

BANX CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the BALANCES of such claims, purchased on advantageous terms.

AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE

SOCIETY,

E. W. RUTTER, ·

Manager. HONGKONG BRANCH.

RULES

OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

THE BUSINESS of the above BANK will be condwind by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK, DAYS; 10t03; SATURDAYS, jo to 1. *-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN

against the Hongkong Branch of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, which have been approved by the Court of Chancery will be paid at the Offices of the NEW ORIENTÁL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, on and after MONDAY, the 17th March next.

Creditors are requested to apply to the Bank for their Dividends and to produce the letter they Claims in order that the payment of the 6th hold from the Official Liquidator admitting their

Dividend may be endorsed thereon.....

ཝཱ མཡམཱཏཡཡཾ -

PAYMENT OF FINAL DIVIDEND IN

ADVANCE UNDER DISCOUNT.

T with the Assets Realisation Cu, is prepared to pay in advance to Credilces willing to receive. such payment, IN FULL DISCHARGE OF THEIR CLAIMS the Dividend of $ "la payable in the year 1890, UNDER A DISCOUNT OF TWELFTHS PER CENT.

THE Official Liquidator, by arrangement

PIVE

Creditors who are willing to accept payment. of the Final Dividend, less discount as above are requested to communicate with the Under- signed DEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT

MONTH.

E. W. RUTTER,

Agent for the Official Liquid stor, Oriental Bank Corporation, in Liq.

(176

2. Quran's Road,

Hongkong, 6th February, 1889.

GREEN ISLAND COMPANY, LIMITED.

$150 at one time will not be received. No A MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in

Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year, 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, having roo, or more, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANFING CORPORATION on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent. per annum interest,. 4-INTEREST at the rate of 3% per annum will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balances.

5-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented 'with each

payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not maka any entries them selves in their PASS-Books, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of Jaquary and beginning of July, 6-CORRESPONDENCE as to the Business of the Bank, if marked ON HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, will be forwarded free by, the various British, Post Offices In Hongkong and China. 7.—WITHDRAWALS may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the Depositor or his duly appointed Agent, and -the production of his Pass-Book, are

necessary,

FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

G. E, NOBLE,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st January, 1889.

NOTICE. HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY.

LIMITED.

SHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS

are respectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this. HARBOUR none of the -COMPANY'S FOREMEN should be at hand, ORDERS FOR REPAIRS, if sent to the HEAD Orrick, NG, 14, Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the event of complaints being found accesary, communication with the Undersigned is requested, when immédiate steps will be taken to recally the cause of dissatisfaction.

D. GILLIES

the Company will be held on SATUR- DAY, the and of March, at the Office of the Company, 6 Queen's Road Central, at HALF- PAST TWO O'CLOCK in the AFTERNOON.

C. EWENS; General Manager. Hongkong, 19th February, 1889. [230

THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED:

NOT

|

OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Registered Office of the Company No. g. Queen's MONDAY, the Road Central, Hongkong, AFTERNOON, when the subjoined Resolution, 18th day of March, 1889, at 4 O'CLOCK IN THE

which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 25th of February instant, will be submitted for Con- firmation as a Special Resolution.

RESOLUTION, That the Capital of the Company be increased to the sum of $600,000 legally current in the Colony of Hongkong by the creation of 20,000 New Shares of $to each. Subject to any direction to the contrary that may be given by the Meeting sanctioning the Increase of Capital, all New Shares shall be offered to the Members in proportion to existing Shares held by them, and such offer shall be made by notice specifying the number of Shares to which the Member in entitled and limiting a time within which the offer if not accepted will be deemed to 'be declined, and after the expiration of such time or on the receipt of an intimation from the Member to whom such notice is given that be declines to accept the Shares offered, Ruch Shares shall be dealt with by the Directors in their discretion. Dated the 25th day of February, 1889.

By Order of the Board,

A. O'D. GOURDIN. Secretary:

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THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COM- PANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE is hereby given that if the above

mentioned Resolution for the Increase of

the Capital of the Company, bo Cmfirmed, the SHARE REGISTER of the Company, will be CLOSED from the 19th day of March to the 15th day of April, both inclusive, deck l Dated the 25th day of February, 1889....

By Order of the

OD, GOURDIN, Secretary,

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1889.

Entinations.:

W. BREWER

HAS JUST RECEIVED

JEW PIANO by Collard & Collard.

N

Gilbert & Sullivan's "Yeoman of the Guard,” New Violin Music.

Instruction Books for all Musical Instruments. New Popular Waltzes.

Love's Gaiden Dream-Roeder.

Mia Bella-Roeder. Marina-Vanderveel.

J

My Sweetheart--Wallace. Large quantity of New Songs. New Squeezer Playing Cards in boxes.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1839,

Great variety of Photograph Frames,' New Plush Photo Screens.

5,000 New Cheap Literature, 25 cents per vol;, Cheap Commercial Envelops, $1.50 per 1,000, Cheap Chit Paper, to cents per Ream, Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.

Concertinas, Anglo German.

Demon Tennis Bats.

New French Books.

New Photographic Books.

New Electric Books,

W. BREWER'S CHEAP PRINTING OFFICE, Opposite HONGKONG

HOTEL

f105.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES.

Kinney's Straight Cat,Cigarettes, Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes. · Cope's Golden Cloud Tobacco. Will's Three Castles Tobacco. Allen and Ginter's Old Rip.

Happy Thought"-Medium Strength. "Dollar Brand"-Full Strength, "Star Mixture "Mild.

Golden Eagle-Medium Strength. Richmond Gem Curly Cut,

A very fine assortment of Meerschaum. Briar Root and Asbestos, Pipas. Cigar and Cigarette Cases, in russia, morocco,

and call

Cigar and Cigarette Tubes in Amber d

Meerschaum.

Tobacco Pouches in Racing Colours.

CIGARS.

Manila Cigars of the Ordinary Shape in boxes

of 00, 250 and 500 in very fine condition.

A large stock of very Superior Manila Cigars of

the choicest and most popular brands, including Regalia Britannica.

India Regalia-Exquisitos, Non Pius Ultra-Caprichos. Principes-Regalia Imperial. Princessas Regalia Oriental. Regios-Reina Victoria.

GOLDEN RAIN TOBACCO,.

A Mild Tobacco in t. Tins suitable for Cigarettes,

Hongkong, 26th February, 1899

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

THE

HALL & HOLTZ C. CO.,

LIMITED.

SEEDS.

VEGETABLE SEEDS

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

The

SEEDS.

FLOWER SEEDS

OF ALL KINDS.

SEEDS.

DETAILED LISTS ON APPLICATION.

HALL & HOLTZOOMERATIV LTD

Hongkong, zand February, 1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

HAS JUST

UNPACKED A QUANTITY

ELECTRO-PLATED WARE CUTLERY.

PLAIN COIR MATTING." LAWN GRASS SEEDS.

——— INCLUDING -*-** NEW DINNER SETS

GARDEN TOOLS.

NEW FIRE

& C

Hongkong, 26th February, 1879

167

Notices of Firms.

MITSU BISHI COLLIERY 'AGENCY.

NOTICE.

ON

and after the 1st proximo Mr. H. U. JEFFRIES will assunie charge of this Agenty,

H.H TRIPP. Hongkong, 26th February, 1889.

Masonic.

ZETLAND

No. 525.

[159

LODGE,

N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on SATURDAY NEXT, the and March, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, 26th February, 189.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI AND. KOBE, (PASSING THROUGH THE INLAND SEA.) THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

"VERONA"

T

will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the 1st March, at Noon:

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

Hongkong, 21st February, 1889

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

Steamship

THE

[3

"KASHGAR," Captain Gadd, will be despatched for the above Poris, on FRIDAY, the 1st March, at 4 P.M...

For Freight at Passage, apply to

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, 26th February, 1825, [255

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA

THE Steamship

"FLINTSHIRE,"

Dwyer, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports, on the 2nd March.

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accom- modation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, z3rd February, 1889.

FOR NEW-YORK.

THE Steamship

"ALBANY,"

[243

E. Porter, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY, the 2nd March,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, HELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th February, 1889.

1483

STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY,

VIE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

THE

"GWALIOR "

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Hails.

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY,

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:

VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ANU ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

PHE Steamship

THE

"ARABIC

will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Voknhamn, on SUNDAY, the 3rd March, at

'DAYLIGHT.

Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.

Connection will be made at Yokohama with

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received it the Company's Office until Five P.M. the day previous to sailing.

First-class Fares granted as follows →→

To San Francisco.........

To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months..

To Liverpool.

To London......

$200,00

350.00

.... 325.00 330.00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.

Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.

Passengers, who have past full fare, re-embark ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a discount of io per cent. This allowance does not apply to through: faris from China and Japan to Europe,

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.

For further information is to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. So, Queen's Road Central --

C. D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong 1 th Febuary, 1889

CANADIAN PACIFIC.STEÅMSHIP.

COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, CANADA, THÈ UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,

VIA

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY.

AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. HE British Steamship

THE

"PARTHIA".

3,167 Tons Register, Wallace, Commander, will be despatched for, VANCOUVER, BC

KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 7th March, at 3

Tu be tollowed by the 5.S. "ABYSSINIA" on 4th April

.M,

Connection will · made at Yokohama win Steamers frein Sheng hat and Japan. Ports, and at Vancouver with San Francisco and Profic Coast Points by segular Steamers of the Pacific Coat Steam bin Compay and other Steamer.

Thrangh Passage Tickets granted to England,

will leave for the above places on THURSDAY, France, and German ; by all irans-Atlantic lines

the 7th March, at Noon.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, arst February, 1889

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Mails.

U. S. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO..

OF NEW

GOODS

THE U.S. Mail Steamship

LAMPS. JINRICKSHA LAMPS,

FANCY COIR MATTING. VEGETABLE SEEDS,

GRATES,

&c.

LANE CRAWFO

ROBERT LANG & CO..

TAILORS, HATTERS, SHIRTMAKERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS.

WINTER

HAVE RECEIVED THEIR SECOND DELIVERY

OF

INTER COATINGS TWEED, and DRESS SUITING, TROUSERINGS and

ULSTER TWEEDS.: A very stylish selection.

OUR OUTFITTING STOCK IS ALSÓ COMPLETE IN SEASONABLE GOODS,

QUEEN'S ROAD, (Opposita HONGKONG HOTEL.)..

Hongkong. 14th January, 1889.

189

W. POWELL & CO.

EX S.S. “PEKIN” AND “PROMETHEUS."

STEEL CABIN TRUNKS.

SARATOGA

STEAMER OVERLAND

Canvas and Leather FORTMANTEAUS. "Gladstone and Brief BAGS." -

Ladies' and Gentlemen's DRESSING BAGS. RUG and TRUNK STRAPS, all sizes,

W. POWELL & CO **

Victoria Exchange, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1889

A. HAHN

PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER

ON HIRE

PIANOS

APT FOR SALE FR GOHONGKONG HOTEL or No # ELGIN STREET

CITY OF SYDNEY »`

of Ste imers.

Fint-class Fares granted as follows :---

To Vancouver and Victoria...(Mex.)$160.00 To San Francisco..........

9 175,00 To all Common Points in Canada

and the United States.................. 230,00 To Liverpool

To London.

300.00 305.00

To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be abtained on application.

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des- tined to Points in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to Mr. D. E, BROWN, District Freight Agent, Vancouver, BC,

Freight will be received on board until '4 P.M." on the 6th March.

All Parcels must be sent to our Office and will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko- | should be marked to address in full; and th• bama, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th March, same will be received by us until 5 PM, the at 1 F.M., taking Passengers and Freight for day previous to sailing. Japan, the United States, and Europe.

For Information as to Passage or Freight, apply to

Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, and Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States. via Overland Rail- ways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.

Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines, of Steamers,

First-class Fares granted as follows p To San Francisco..........

.....$200.00 To San Francisco and return,

available for 6 months,ped,

350.00.

To Liverpoolprorsum 335.00. ́To London...........................un 330,00

To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates grunted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.

Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways.

Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark- ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (o vica, verza) within one year will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent." This allowance dois not apply to through farsz from China and Japan to Europe..

pet will be received on board until 4 PM. the day previous to sailing. Farcel Packages will be received at the Office antil P.M. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- dress lo full value of same is required,

Consular Invoices to accompany Carge des tined to Points beyond San Francisco, In the United States, should b sent to the Company's Office in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,

For further information na to Passage, and, Freight apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Road Central A

CD. HARMAN,

Agenti Hangong 31st Vebruary, 1559

ADAMSON, BELL & CO.

Agents. Hongkong, 9th February, 189.

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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANT- WERP, BREMEN AND HAMBURG, FORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC: PORTS;

LONDON,

ALSO,

NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.

THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.

N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal flacos in RUSSIA

SUNDAY, the 17th day of March, 1889, ON SAM, the Company's Steamship SACHSEN," Capt. V. Gaessel, with MAILS PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, WILL leave this Part as above, calling at Grou

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon," Cargo will be, received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 1 pm, on the 16th of March, 1889. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the AGENCY's Office), Contents and Value of Packages are required,

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & CO12

sakotel Agents.

Hongkong, 18th February, 1889,