No. 2917 N°.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
Banks.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
£1,000,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL ....................... $80,000
LONDON:
Head Office........40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office.......................25, Cockspar Street.
BRANCHER IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN
AND THE COLONIES,
Intimations.
LOST, ON THE 6TH INST.
A DIAMOND CRESCENT, slagle row large
stones. Handsome reward will be offered for recovery of same.
THURSDAY,
AUGUST
Intimations.
13, 1891.
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD.;
FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
AlD
Commission Agents.
JUST LANDED A FRESH LOT OF TOBACCOES.
Apply to
clo Hongkong Tikgraph Office. Hongkong, th August, 1801-
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"OLD RIP."
"RICHMOND GEM"
"OUR BOYS,"
"VERGINIA FLAKE," "CARTE BLANCHE,"
BOARD AND LODGING.
“OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
with Board,
THE BANK receives MONEY OF DEPOSIT, C THE
Buy and Sella BITALS OF EXCHANGE, Testes LætteRS OF CREDIT, forwards BILLE for COLLECTION, and Transact Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to be had on application.
INTEREST ALLOWED, ON DEPOSITE : Fixed for 12 months, 5 per Cent, per Annum.
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ON CURRENT DEPOSIT, ACCOUNTS per Cent, per Annum on the Dally Balance,
EW. RUTTER
Manager
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
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Monatents and exercise, all Powers TR. A. B. MCKEAN is authorized to sign
necessary for the conduct of the Business of the Bank, as ACTING CHIEF MANAGER.
CHAU TUNG SHANG,}
WILLIAM WOTTON,
CHAN KIT SHAN,
D. GILLIES. **
KWAN OI CHUN.
'Hongkong, 24th July, 1801.
>Directors.
Insurances.
"THE FUNDS
OF. THE
Apply to
Mrs. MATHER, 2, Fedder's HILL,
T1007
Hongkong, 20th July, 1801)
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTUR- ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
N · EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
A MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will
bẹ hold at the Company's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 17th day of August, 1891, at 11 o'clock am., when the special Resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting held to-day will be submitted for confirmation.
SHEWAN & Co., Temporary General Managers. Πιστο Hongkong, 1st August, väqr.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
AN
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EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY the ryth, day of August, 1891, at 12.15 o'clock am., when the [1037 Special Resolutions which were passed at the
Extraordinary General Meeting held to-day willE be submitted for confirmation.
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE
ARE Inverted entirely within the British
Dominions and are thus free from the
complications which might are in nong They now amount to Seven Millions Sterling, and have increased 50 per cent in the last 15 years.
937-1
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. Agents, Hongkong.
SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW ZEALAND.
HE Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES on
favourable terms.
SHEWAN & Co., Temporary General Managers. Hongkong, 1st August, 1801.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION. -*
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No
NOTICE in hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 22nd day of August current, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement'of' Accounts to 30th June, 1801.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
11054
Honek, 30th July, or.
Current rates and a guaranteed Bonus equal | HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING to that paid by the local Offices.
GEORGE R. STEVENS & Co.;
Apontu
Hongkong, 31st March, 1891.
No. 2, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
GENERAL LIFE, AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN LONDON.
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"HE Undersigned having been appointed Tents for the above Company, are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE and LIFE at Current Rates,
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co., Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.
GENERAL NOTICE.
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NOT
CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS- TERS of SHARES of the Corporation, be CLOSED from Saturday, the 8th, to Saturday, the 22nd day of August current, (both days inclusive), daring which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered,
By Order of the Court of Directors, ::
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager.
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Hongkong, 30th July, Rot.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
f. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, SHAREHOLDERS all be Go Offices of the Company, No. 14, Prava Central, on MONDAY, the 24th August, at Three pim Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the for the purpose of receiving the Report of the
30th June, 1891.
f
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000, $833,333-33-
EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND
$118,000,00.
|
"POSTILLION CAVENDISH,"
"WILL'S BIRD'S EYE,"
THREE CASTLES,"
and
"GOLDEN CLOUD."
CIGARS.
Companie de General's most common blends, in good condition always in stock. Hongkong, 11th August, 1891.
IRISH WHISKEY.
SIR JOHN POWER & SON, BRAND "3 SWALLOWŚ,"
End, 1851.
"I SWALLOW."
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.
Hongkong-15, Queen's Road,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS:
SOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG AND CHINA.
SHOOTING SEASON, 1891.
LEY'S GREEN, BLUE and BROWNI
ELEY'S NEW DAMP-PROOF
·CARTRIDGE CASES. PIGON and WILKS ALLIANCE POWDER.
FELT, CLOTH and GREASE-PROOF WADS.
NEWCASTLE CHILLED and ORDINARY SHOT.
GUN IMPLEMENTS and SPORTING SUNDRIES.
SPORTING CARTRIDGES, loaded to order.
DOUBLE BARRELLED FOWLING FIECES. MARTINI-HENRI RIFLES, WINCHESTER REPEATING CARBINES. SMITH & WESSON'S REVOLVERS,
Hongkong, 14th August, 1891.
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PERSEVERANCE
LODGE OF
HONGKONG,
No. 1165, EC
A REGULAR MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS" HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the inh instant, at 5 for 5.30 p.m. precisely.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.
Motels.
BAY VIEW HOTEL.
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MR. OSBORNE begs, to announce that this convenient ball-way House on Shank, wan Road is now open.
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. "THE Company's Steamship
"NANOA," ...
Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Porta TO-MORROW, the 14th August, at NOON.!
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.”|| Hangkong, 12th August. Har.
frioo
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
The HOTEL commands beautiful View, FOR QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY and is situated in a cool and breery spot.
There is a convenient landing Jetty opposite
the Hotel for launches.
The best. Brands of WINES; LIQUORS, CIGARS, &c, always on Stock MEALS can be served at any hour. Prompt attendance.
Hongkong, 14th May, 1891, THE SHAMEEN HOTEL.
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BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL,' admirably
HOT 'River Steamer Wharves,' is now open to receive Visitors.
The Bed-rooms are coul; airy and comfortably furnished, and the spacious Dining Room, Sittlag Rooms, and accommodation generally will be found equal to the best Hotels in the Far East. The Table D'Hôte is supplied, with every
AND MELBOURNE.
THE Company's Steamship
"CHINGTU,"
A. Hunt, Commander, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 15th Inst
The attention of Passengers Is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First Class Saloon and Cabins are situated for
ward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers are Berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A duly quallied Surgeon is carried.
For Passage, apply to
2.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 7th August, 1841.
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STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY,
Calling at Colombo.
laniry in season, and the culine is in expert. THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship
enced hands.
---Wines, Spirits, Malt Liquon, etc, of the best quality only.
A. F. DO ROZARIO, Manager.
Hongling, 4th November, 1500.
THE
To be Let.
TO 'LET,
WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION..
FIRST FLOOR of No. 18, PRAYA CENTRAL, splendi†ly suited for SHIPPING Orricks, having a commanding view over the entire Harbour. Rent $30 per month.
Apply to the Manager,
CARMICHAEL & Co., LIMITED,
18, Praya Central. Hongkang, 10th July: for.
No
TO BE LET.
froça
TO. 5. RICHMOND TERRACE, Fire Rooms,-Gas and Water fald on. Bath- rooms, Yard, and Coolle Quarters cemented. Rent moderate.
Apply to
3.00
3.00
22.10
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The TRANSFER BOOKS 'of the Company BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
will be CLOSED from the 10th to 14th of August, | Py LO YEUX Moon, Eq. both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Le Sea, Esq.
LOU TO SHUŇ, Esq.
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MANAGER-HO AMEI.
ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken at CURRENT RATme to all parts of the
MA
wrosid.
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HEAD OFFICE, 8 &.9, PRAYA WEST. Hengkong, 17th December, 18ARK,
NOTICE.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED..............$1,000,000,
The shore Company is prepared to accept Marine Risks at CURRENT RATES on Goods. &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
WOO LIN TUEN,
Becretary.
HEAD OFFICE. No. 2: PEEN'S Rgan WEST, - Hongkong, ist Webruary, 1881.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
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THE
HE Undersigned have been appointed SOLE Aarts for Hongkong and Chins for the KINNEY BROS. New York branch of the American Tobacco (Trust) Company's_well- Enown brands of "SWEET CAPORAL," *STRAIGHT CUT" "FULL DRESS," & &c., CIGARETTES and TOBACCOS,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Cap Hongkong, 17th July, 1891.
(998 NOTICE NOT
TOTICE is hereby given that on the 7th Instant the Undersigned entered Into Partnership as SHARE and GENERAL BROKERS, and Intend to carry on business under the style
of DANDY & POTTS.
Hongkong, 4th August, 1891.
'D. GILLIES, Secretary.
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MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & CO.
(From F. Broadwood &a Sone and Collard & Collard). THE PIANO, ORGAN AND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
and at London, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama.
1075 PIANOS SPECIALLY MADE FOR THIS CLIMATE AND GUARANTEED.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR HIRE.
THE HONGKONG CLUB.
EXTRAORDINARY · GENERÁL AMEETING ORDINeden THURSDAY.
the 20th August, at 4.30 p.m., for the purboss of confirming the resolution passed at the Meeting on July 31st, vii. "That the Committee be authorised to carry out the alterations in accordance with the planx and Estimates before the Meeting."
By order of the Commaliter,
TUNIN G-REPAIRS.
Instruments made equal to new. Large experience, all Machinery, trained men and Work guaranteed OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE,
devoting themselves entirely to the Music and Musical Instrument Trade.
*16 VEARN extensive experience in China, and the only frm of trained and practical people
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ED. INO. BOARDS, CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED,
Acting Secretary,
Hongkong, 1st August. For..
NOTICE
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, IN BANKRUPTCY,
Re ADAMSON, 'BELL &a Co.
TELEGRAPHIC Instructions have been
mceived from Mr. GEORGE WREFORD, Official Receiver, High Court of Justice, London, suthorising the undersigned to act on his behalf in all matters pertaining to the above estate. All Creditors of the said firm at Hongkong are hereby requested to forward, particulars of their claims to the undersigned, and all, Debtors to the said firm are hereby notified that payment may only be made to the undersigned, Dated this rith day of July, 1891,
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
“HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
NOTICE.
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recommended to practise at the 200, 500
DURING this and next month members are and 600 yards ranges--Bisley: sules ; and: 7 rounds and que sighting shot, at each; distance, All Forward Contracts made by the Partners: It is desired that all scores made be sent in to previous to the 7th instant will be carried out by the Secretary. A prize will be given to the them Individually, and independently of the complier of the highest aggregata of not leav
vived than 6 practices. 8. L DANBY.
JANDERSON,:: G.H. FOTTS
Acting Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 6th August): 1891. (ANNA CHEŐS Hongkong, 7th August, 1Bof-
SIEN
TIN CEZ SURGEON DENTIST,
sald Firm.
NOTICE
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SHALL continue to cary, 4, 10; D'AQUILAR STREET. Takow and Taiwanloo (Formosa)** TERMS VERY MODERATE, MERCHANT and GENERAL COMMISSION AĞIMT) | D
D. MONGRIEFF-WRIGHT.. Dans le dogg Commitations free, Talwanfoo 15th July, 18grazion
Hangkong, rith Marti; 159177 de ma
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS-TOBACCO AND CIGAR IMPORTERS..
GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. "CIENTIFIC BOOKS ¡—NAUTICAL, ENGINEERING, and ELECTRICAL.
SMOKERS' REQUISITES la great variety.
SCIENTUIFITTING A select, but Inexpensive Stock,
AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND and CANADIAN DAIRY PRODUCE,
CARMICHAEL & CO., LTD, 18, Praya Central, Hongkong.
Hongkong 28th July, 1891.
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W. POWELL & CO.
JUST RECEIVED
A
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT ́·
07
GENTLEMEN'S TROPICAL FELT HATS
(CORK LINED)
IN BLACK, AND OTHER COLOURS.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1891
W. POWELL & CO.
THE SECRETARY, Humphreys Estate & Finance Co., Ltd.
TO. BE LET.
TOUSES at Mountain Viewinear Plunkett's Gap, Hill District, consisting of 5 or 6 large dwelling rooms, with every convenience, These houses overlook both sides of the led and are bool, bomfortable and healthy.
Apply to
JOHN A. JUPF,
Secretary, The Austin Arms Hotel, and Building Company, Ltd. 38 & 40, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, 11th August, -1891.
TO LET.
'BAHAR LODGE, THE PEAK,
R. B. LOT No. 59.
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HIS desirable residence with Gas laid on de la Furnished or Unfurnished. Apply to
HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, sath May, 1891.
TO BE LET,
frio
THE PICCOLIN AUCHT HOuser in Queen's
"GWALIOR,"
Captain J. F: Tephson, will leave for the above places on WEDNESDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon.
(1093
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent, Hangkong, rith August, 1891.
FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG AND CALCUTTA "HE Stesmekip
THE
"ARRATOON APCAR," Captain T. G. Spence, will be despatchel for the above Parts on WEDNESDAY, the 19th lust, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 11th August, 1891.
frogs
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
· FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HÂMBURG, AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
"RADNORSHIRE,"
Captain Davies, will be despatched as shore on or about the 20th Inst
For Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. ́Hongkong, 7th August, 1801,
1956 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S: STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, HODEIDAH, MASSAWAH, SUAKIM, JEDDA, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI,' TRIESTE, VENICE AND FIUME, H (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULY, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, and ADRIATIC PORTS).
THE Company's Steamship
"PANDORA,"
Captain G. Messel, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the art inst.,
Noow.
Cargo will not be received on board after P.M. prior to date of sailing.
For further information as to Faings and Freight, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & C........
Agents Hongkong, 6th August, 1891. |-
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HE Premises now in our occupation, knew THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM Road Central
Possession from rat July next. For further particulars, apply to
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON.
*KINTUCK,"
THE MARINBURK FURNITURE COL THE Company's Steamship Hongkong, 5th June, 1891,
Thir
THE KOWLOON LAND 'AND' BUILDING || W. S. Thomson, Commander, will be despatched
COMPANY, LIMITED.'
as above on or about the zand Inst,' ^
For Freight, apply to
TO LET.
AT KOWLOON.
FEW HOUSES in KNUTSFORD TER-
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 7th August, 1801.
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A RACE containing Rooms acha STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI
Bath-rooms. Tennis Courts. Healthy situation. Cheap Rent.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
& AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 6th August, 1891,
NOTICE.
TO LET.
Dolo
THE PREMISES No. g. Fraya Central, lately Tpocupled by Mestre, Ruby & Co. The
i whole by flats, of single mom 'suitable for
Offices and Dwelling.
Apply to
AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SIA.)
THE P. & O. S. N. Co. Steamailp
"ANCONA,"
Captain W. D. Mudle, will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, the zzud lost, at Daylight
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.
Hongkong, foth August, 1891.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI HE.P. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steantship
TH
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E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, 20th June, 1891
TO LET.
“ MIRZAPORE " : Captain R. Harveys, with the outward mail to expected to arrive here on Friday Evening, the 14th instant, and will have quick despatch for the
HOP in Fedder's Street, presently occupied above port.
ROBERT LANG & CO. SING
NEW HATS,
BLACK, GREY AND BROWN FELTS SINGLETERAL HATS (ALL SHADES)
W
Hongkong, 'gth"Jade; '18gx.
PITH HATS.
Also
4′ROOMS on First Floor, Suitable for offices zainApply to: Am
E. L.. WOODIN, Superlatendent Hongkong, roth August, 1891.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
HE, Steamship..
CRUICKSHANK & CO. LT
Hongkong, 4th August, 1891,
TO. LET. THE
TOMOSQUE JUNCTION, Aanzil Apply.
W.PETERSON, Guman Tavern.
MACDUFF",
Captain Porter, will be despatched as the above port on the 28th instant, *
For Freight, apply to
DUDWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Honghung, dth Auguet, 1997;
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