1890-06-25 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

N. 2571.

Banks.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

$7,500,000

Intimations.

BY APPOINTMENT.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1890.

Intimations.

MARINE HOTEL

HONGKONG, 1.

RESERVE FUND....... 4600,000 A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE Undersigned begs to notify the Public of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, that he will

RESERVE LIABILITY OF 7,500,000

PROPRIETORS

L

COURT OF DIRECTORI ?--- CHAIRMAN—H. L. Dalrymple, Esq., DEPUTY CHAIRMAN-J; S. MOSKS, Esq.

T. E. DAVIES, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

H. Horrius, Esq.

Hon. J. KESWICK.

A. MCCÓNACHE, Esq. }

S.C.MICHAELSEN,Esq. Hon. A. P. MCEWEN,. L. POESNECKER, Esq.

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

CHIEF 'MANACTERİ Hosarone-T. JACKSON, Esq. . MANAGER.

SHANGHAI-JOHN WALTER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANK.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

N.CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT at the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the

daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS For 3 months, 3 per Cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum. For is moutha, 5 per Cent, per Annum,

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of BANKING

and EXCHANGE business transacted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1890.

RULES OF THE

HONGKONG SAVINGS

BANK.

1. THE BUSINESS of the above BANK will be conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on their premises in Hongkong. Business Hours on WEEK- DAYS, to to 3; SATURDAYS, to to t 2-SUMS LESS THAN $1, or MORE THAN $250 at one time will not be received. No Depositor may deposit more than $2,500 In any one year. 3-DEPOSITORS in the SAVINGS BANK, having $100, or more, at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING 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.

4-EACH DEPOSITOR will be supplied gratis with a PASS-BOOK, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Depositors must not make any entries them- selves in their PASS-BOOKS, but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, the beginning of January and beginning of July.

about

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 madeon demand,

(Established A.D. 1841).

THE

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS. ANALYTICAL,

FAMILY, DISPENSING. and GENERAL

CHEMISTS. PERFUMERS.

PATENT MEDICINE PROPRIETORS. SEEDSMEN.

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS. CIGAR IMPORTERS, &c., &c.

Manufacturers of AERATED WATERS By Steam Machinery.

PHOTOGRAPHIC DRY PLATES. Apparatus, Chemicals, and Materials of all kinds suitable for Amateurs and Professionals,, at Moderate Prices."

We beg to state,that we import Drugs, Chemicals, and Goods of every kind of the best description only—no other quality is kept in stock.

Our long experience and intimate acquaint. ance with the Trade, and the best sources of supply, enable us to purchase direct from the Producers, on the very best terms, and thus ive us an advantage which enables us to offer our constituents the benefit of a considerable reduction in the price of all our Specialities as compared with similar articles sold elsewhere

We wish it to be clearly understood that our prices cannot be beaten by any other firm in the Colony; and we trust it will soon become generally known that, quality for quality, our charges all round compare favourably with local rates, and in most instances with those ruling at home.

Experienced qualified English Assistants ONLY are employed in the preparation and dis- | tensing of Medicines, `

GOODS FOR COAST PORTS' Whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order. Most articles can now be sent by the local Parcel

Post. All retail orders of the value of five dollars and upwards are sent freight or postage paid.

Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention.

.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS. A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, SHANGHAI, 24, Naukin Road.

BOTICA INGLEŻĄ, MANILA, Escolta, 14.

THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTON, Canal Road,.

:

THE DISPENSARY, FOOCHOW. THE DISPENSARY HANKOW. THE DISPENSARY, TIENTSIN.

LONDON OFFICE, 166, Fenchurch Street, E.C Hongkong, 16th April, 1800

AUSTIN ARMS HOTEL THE ***BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

hat the personal attendance of the Depositor ar his duly appointed Agent, and the production of his PASE-BOOK, are necessary. FOR THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NOTICE is hereby given that

BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. 19

Hongkong, 13th May, 1890.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, AUTHORISED CAPITAL ..............£1,000,000,

PAID-UP CAPITAL... $80,000.

LONDON:

Head Office..........go Threadneedle Street West End Office........25, Cockspur Street,'

BRANCHES IN INDIA, Chia, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES,

THE BANK receives MONEY ON DEPOSIT, THE

Buys and Sells BILL OF EXCHANGE, IESVER LUTTIRS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLS for COLLECTION. and Transacts Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.

INTEREST ALJOWED ON DEPOSTYS! Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.

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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

per Cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance.

* GEO. W. F., PLAYFAIR,

Manager.

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL..............................$5,000,000 PAID UP CAPITAL

****** 2,500,000, RESERVE FUND

BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Hon J. J. KESWICK,

Chairman, Managing Directors. Hon. C. P CHATER, Vice-Chairman

TULEE SING, E1q.

S. C. MICHAELSEN, E84,

J. S. MOSES, Esq.

G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

POON PONG, Esq.

D. R. SASSOON, Esq.

HANKERS.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. A

kntimations.

NOTICE.

G A P ROCK.

HIPMASTERS passing the GAP ROCK

SIXDOLLARS PER QUARTER.

Masonic,

ZETLAND

No. 525.

LODGE

N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above AN EMERGENCY MEd in FREEMASONS

OPEN THE MARINE HOTEL, on or about the 1st May. THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Prayn, West, opposite the Old P. & O. BATH-ROOMS, &c., are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour,

out for Signals hoiste there, especially Signals "The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide.

for assistance, and if possible to render the The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and will be filted up in assistance required, and if not possible to do this, then to report the circumstance to the Boarding. superior style, ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES,

Officer directly on arrival in the Harbour.

Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels-the BEDROOMS, are particularly requested to keep a look. HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 26th.

WINES and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied.. The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Public, hoping to give every satisfaction,

JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor.

[463 Hongkong, 21st March, 1890,

W. POWELL & CO.

EX ́SS. “ LIENSHING” & “ROME”

LARGE SHIPMENTS OF

NEW GOODS

Victoria Exchange,, „Hongkong, 23rd June, 1890.

::

IN ALL DEPARTMENTS..

W. POWELL & CO.

CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.,

FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Commission Agents,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, -

AND

MANUFACTURERS.

AERATED

WATER

JE would beg to call attention to our special VERY RARE OLD "LIQUEUR WHISKY," WE would be on a large increase of sale we have decided to reduce to $10 per case.

All goods guaranteed to be of the best quality and at prices which will compare favourably with any other house in the Colony. 1

Hongkong, 12th June, 1890.

W. BREWER.

"OLF-Badminton Library.

Ginger ineen ulica,

·HAS, JUST RECEIVED

The Criminal-Contemporary Science Series. The Dynamo by Bottone.

Electric Light Installations by Salamons. Electrical Engineering by Slingo. Electrical Light by Urquhart.

Land of the Dragon by Percival.

Madame Chrysantheme. Stanley No. Graphic, 40c. Farmers Veterinary Adviser. Every Man his Own Lawyer, new ed. Society Small Talk

[802

Everybodys Scrap Book of Curious Facts. Large selection of New Song Books, Large selection of New Piano Collections.

Modern Practice of Shipbuilding in Iron and Sweet Caporal Cigaretten.

Steel, by Thearle.

Hongkong, 24th June, digo,

A New Grand Plano by Collard and Collard, W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL

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STOCK TAKING SALE.

FOR

REDUCED PRICES.

C.A SH

ONLY.

R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Ret. Com., E.N., Harbour Master, &c. Harbour Department;_ Hongkong, roth June, 1890. }

1959

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. MEETING will be held, at the Hongkong A MEETING will be held, at the Honkong decide about the number of Subscription Griffins required for next reason, Intending Subscribers will please attend;

E. H. GORE-BOOTH, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 24th June, 1800.

THE HOTEL MARINA.

NOTICE OF OPENING.

Гобу

HIS FIRST CLASS FLOATING HOTEL

Guests on or about 1st July

The Hotel being entirely new and fitted up with all modern improvements, Residents and the Travelling Public' will here find superior accommodation.

The Table d'Hote will be unexcelled, the Cuisine being under the supervision of a well known and experienced Caterer

Being moored within a short distance of Kowloon Point, THE HOTEL MARINA offers Guests exceptional advantages for Healthfulness and Refreshing Breezes, the avoidance of street noises and unwholesome odours, &c.

Separate Bathrooms and Verandahs attached

instant,, at 8.30 for PM. precisely. Visiting

Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, azrd. June, 1890..

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(950

To Sell by Fublic, Auction, on

HE Undersigned has received 'instructions

SATURDAY,

the 28th June, 1890, at Now, at the Bowrington

Saw Mills, Wanchai.

About 7,000 SERANJAH FLOOR BOARDS,

1,000 HARDWOOD Averaging, 16 feet long 4 inches wide and 11 inches thick.

In Lots as per Catalogue. TERMS OF SALE.-As customary.

HUGHES & EZRA;

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, hard June, 1890.

0.

To be Bet.

TO LET,

No. 9. SEYMOUR TERRACE,

No. 4, OLD BAILEY STREET.

Apply to

[953

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 24th June, 1890.

[13.

TO LET.

to every bedroom, in which comfort and ventila-No. 3, MORRISON HILL

tion are specially considered.

Grand Promenade Deck, Commodious and Airy Dining Room, Ladies' Parlour, Billiard Room and Hair Dressing Saloon, together with.

a Saltwater Swimming Bath, &c., &c.

The Hotel Launch will run half-hourly to and from Pedder's Wharf and the Hotel Free of Charge

Bedrooms may now be engaged upon applica- A HOUSE in WEST TERRACE.

tion to

ANDREW FOSTER, Manager.

Immediate entry. Apply to

G. C. ANDERSON,

13, Praya Central, Hongkong, 22nd April, 1800.

TO LET.

[638

Immediate Entry. Apply to

"

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G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central, Hongkong, 3rd-May, 1890.

· TO LET.

NE LARGE ROOM on the Ground Floor

Esii

Office,

Apply to

[908

G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central. Hongkong, 28th March, 18go.

TO LET.

[497

Hongkong, 21st June, 1890.

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

“HE TRANSFER. BOOKS of this Com-of 13, Fraya Central, Suitable for an TH

pany will be CLOSED from the 14th to the goth inst., both days inclusive.

F. W. CROSS, Manager. Hongkong, rath June, 1890..

T

H

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Insurances,

ST A

N

DARD

TROPICAL TWEED COATS &pants $13.50 | Waterproof COATS & Inverness CAPES from $5. A SCOTTISH LIFE OFFICE OF 64 YEARS

DRESS SUITS from $20, LINEN, DRILL and DUCK SUITS, FLANNEL, SERGE and MERINO.

1624 FRENCH CAMBRIC printed SHIRTING.

AND

the

INTEREST due on the DEBENTURES

of the Company to the 30th inat., will be payable on application at the Company's Office on and after that date.

JOHN A. JUPP,

Secretary,

Hongkong. 23rd June, 1800.

THE DARVEL BAY TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Darvel Bay Trading Company, Limited, Queen's Road, Victoria, will be held at No. Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 7th day of July, 1890, at 12 o'clock at Noon, when the sublained Resolution, which was passed at the Extra- ordinary Meeting of the Company held on the 21st day of June, 1890, will be submitted for Confirmation as a

TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION, That the Company he wound up voluntarily under the Provisions of the Companies' Ordinances 1865 to 1886, and that Frederick Alexander Alfred Buring Brockelmann god Jusius Freidrich Heinrich Heyn, composing the Firm of Reuter, Brockelmann & Co., be the Liquidators of the said Company, and their recuperation as such Liquidators be the same as that allowed them as General Managers of the Company... Dated this 23rd day of June, 1890.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,

General Managers. THE SONGEI KOYAH PLANTING COMPANY, LIMITED. QTIEI hereby given to bolders of Shares in the above Company, on which

949)

the SECOND CALL of $5 per Share due 7th June, 1Ego, is still unpaid, that unless said Calls are paid on or be MONDAY, the 30th Jun, the Shares will be dealt with by the Consulting Committee and General Managers in accordance with their powers,

GIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

General Managera, Hongkong, 21st June 1899,

➡RITISH

B

MERCANTILE

1041

MARINE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION OF

HONGKONG.

This Association is forened for --

The purpose of counteracting influences that are, and for a very long tinte have been, acting against the interests of officers of the "British Mercantile Marine

MONEY advanced on Mortgage, on Land, To Satch oper and guard the Interests of

and Buildings,

Properties purchased and said,

Estates Managed and all kinds of Agenny, and- Commission business relating to land, etc conducted: Me

Fall particulars can be obtained at the Com pany's Offices, No. 5, Queen's Road Central,

ASHELTON HOOPER, Secretary! Victoria Buildings, av fast Hongkong, grd May, 1859-

trog

ite members, |III-To maintain the proper dignity of the

~~~profession.g

N.B.PUBLIC MEETINGS of this. Ászo» ciation will be held at 8.30 P.M., every TUES- DAY and FRIDAY, at No. 2, HIGH STREET the temporary quarters-undl further notice." 4 All Blasters and Officers are cordially forited to join

By direction of the Committee. Hongkong, 35th May, 1890,

Hongkong, 17th May, 1890

Leggings and over SHOES. English-made BOOTS and SHOES. UMBRELLAS, Summer UNDERCLOTHING in all materials, HANDKERCHIEFS, &c.

ROBERT LANG & Co.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE MERCHANTS,

SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

Honghong-15, Queen's Road.

Shanghai-7, Foochow Road.

London-, Leòdenhall St.

1139

ESTD. 1864.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Ice Cream Freezers, Ice Breakers.

NÉ W

Lemon Squeezers. Kerosine Cooking Stoves. Copper Jelly Moulds, Hanging Lampe. Table

Verandah

Tennis Bats, Balls, Netų,

Posts, Bat Presses,

Hongkong, 25th June, 1890.

O OD S.

Saddles and Saddlery. Chocolate Pots.

Knife Cleaning Machines. Office Washstands. Coffee Machines. Tea

Family Coffee Roaster,

20

Grinder,

Fillain. Shower Baths.

Hip Bathe.

Refrigeratore.

Sun Umbrellas,

Kitchen Sundries, all kinds. Arfinalls Enamel,

Desert Sets,

Crockery and Glass Ware.

LANE CRAWFORD&C

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

CIGARETTES, CIGARS AND TOBACCOS.

ALL IN SPLENDID CONDITION AND FIT FOR IMMEDIATE SMOKING,

CIGARETTES.

Sweet Caporals, Kinney's Straight Cuts, Full Dress Straight Cuts, Richmond Straight Gais, Virginia Brights,

Little Beauties.

UTGFA RASM

TOBACCOS, Richmond Gem Cürly Sut,

เชื่

Dide Chop Cut,

Old Rip, So Richmond Birds Eyo...

Willy Three Castles.

Will's Bristol Birds Eyo. Happy Thought, Dollar Brand:

Star Mixture,

Golden Eagle.

Londres, Club Londres, Regalia de la Reina, Little Devils, Conchas, Nuevo Habano Nos. and 3, Cométas, Largos Especiais,

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Hongkong, 24th June,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAR CEMFRAL, HONGKONG,

STANDING, AND ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE OF THE PROVI- DENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

HE Standard has a long record of good services to refer to; its Funds, annually increasing, amount to £7,000,000 Sig.1 the Premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents, Hongkong ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.

810-6]

THE Undersigned, having been appolated Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates,

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.,

Agents.

[599 Hongkong, 12th Aprli, 1890. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877

IN HAMBURG.

THE

HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above. Company, art prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,

Agents, · Hongkong, 1st July, 1885

[36 GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN

THE

LONDON,

"HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to ACCEPT, RISKS against FIRE and LIFE at Current Rates.

REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co., Hongkong, 1st July, 1889,

THE

NOTICE

HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.................................$1,000,000, The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES A GOODS. &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN

Secretary,

HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 1st February, 1882

GENERAL NOTICE.

NOS

OS. 11 and 35, ELGIN ROAD, behind

the Old Union Church,

Apply to

Hongkong, 19th June, 1890.

`ACHEE & Co., 17, Queen's Road Central. [554

TO BE LET,

Just below Peak Flagstaff. BAHAR LODGE-FURNISHED,

Apply to

HUGHES & EZRA. Hongkong, 17th April, 1890.

[632

TO LET.

FIRST FLOOR of, HOUSE, :15, Praya

Central.

AND FLOOR of HOUSE, No. 64, Queen's Road Central...

Apply to

LAI HING & Co., No. 153, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1890.

[469

TO BE LET, From 1st July next.

THE GROUND FLOOR of our Offices in

Bank Buildings, opposite the Hongkong Hotel, and now in the occupation of the Chinese Insurance Co., Ltd, (in Liquidation). The central position of these Premises makes them very.. desirable for OFFICES.

Apply to

- ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

[845 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1890..

TO LET. Possession from 1st June next.

HOUSE No. 22, ELGIN TERRACE.

Apply to

J. SAMUEL No. 14, Elgin Terrace. [727 Hongkong, 7th May, 1890.

TO LET.

HOUSES Nos. 71 and 77, Wyndham Street,

each have 6 spacious Rooms Apply to

* THE HEAD SHROFF of the Chartered Bank of India, &c. Hongkong, 5th May, 1890.,

[716

FIRST

TO BE LET.

FLOOR of No. 3, Blue Buildings,

From 1st June. Apply to

(217 THE HONGKONG. LAND INVESTMENT

& AGENCY Co., Ltd. Victoria Buildings,

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED)

CAPITAL TAELS: -600,000,

$833,333.35 RESERVE FUND .......................................... $318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LEE SING, Esq.

LOU TO SHUŃ, Esq.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1890.

THE FEAK HOTEL AND TRADING. COMPANY, LIMITED,''

1

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

LO YEVE MOON, ENOTICE is hereby given that the SECOND CALL of $15 (Fifteen Dollars) per Share in the above Company is hereby made and is payable at the Hongkong & Shanghal Banking Corporation, on or before July'17th, 1890, 1957

* Interest at the rate of 12 per cent, per Annum will be charged on all Calls overdue.

MANAGER-HO AMEI, [ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taks

CURRENT RATIS to all parts of the

MARIN

READ OFFICE, 8 & 9, FRAYA WEST, " Hongkong, 1715 December; 1885.

4. By Order of the Board of Directors,

(109) Hongkong, 16th June, 1890

JWHEELEY, Secretary,