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No.

334T

Banks.

Tye

THE NATIONAL RANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.

Authorised Capital..........................£1,000,000 Subscribed Capital........................ 500,000

HEAD OFFICE:-"ONGKONG.

Court of Directora --

D. Gillies, Ecq.

Chao Kit Shao, Esq.

C. J. Hirst, Erd.

ChoTung Shang, Esq.

W. Witton, Esq.

Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq.

Chlef Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches — London. · V-kahama, " Shangha|,

Amoy and Frochaw,

BANKERS¿-

The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (L.)

Interest for 12 mths Fixed. new Cent

15

1

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

+

2

3

13

h

гя

Hangbang, 12th December #Ros.

"NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION), PAYMENT OF FIRST DIVIDEND).

NOTICE is here glen that FIRST

DIVIDEND of 20 Per Cent, will be at the Office

PAYAR FON APPLICATION CORPORATION

LIMITED." IN LIQUIDSTION, on and after the 16th inst. In all Creditnes whose CLA’MS have been received and admitted.

Deposit Reclots, Blila of Exchange, &c., must be handed in before the Dividend can be paid.

EW RUTER. Attorney for the Liquiditor,

Hongkong, 3 Januare, 1893

Puquraures.

THE FUNDS

OF THE

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

ARE invested entirely within the British

Dominions and are thus free from the complications which might arise in time of war. Ther now amount to Seven Millions Sterling." and have increased co per cent in the last 15 years.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co... 679-11

Agents, Hongkong. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.

“HE Underigned are mrenared to Recept

TIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on

favourable terms.

Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices,

S. J. DAVID & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st November. Ÿão.

GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSIFRANCE, COMPANY

CAPITAL

(LIMITED),)

Ro0,000,

TARLS

EQUAL TO ****

RESERVE FUND

} 4823.113.30

$215,000.00.

BOARD OF WIRECTORS,

LIX SIG. Fun

Lou Tso Sam. Teni

LO YRUE MOON, ESO.

MANAGER.NO AMEI,

MARINE RISKS on Goons, &c.. taker at Current Rates to all parts of the

world.

HEAD OFFICE 2 % 2. PRAYA WEST Hongkong, 17th December, TÄRE,

NOTICE,

350

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SURSCA!##D..........................$1,000,000 The above l'omnany Is neepared to scrépi MARINE RISKS at CURRENT Rates on Goods. &c. Policies granted to. il Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

WOO IN VITEN,

Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN's Road West.

Hongkong, at Fehra¬re, 1881.

Botires of Firms.

NOTICE:

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R. H. H. KIRCH has this Day been

MPARTNER in our Firm,

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co., Hongkong, hton & Hamburg.

Hongkong, it Jnuary, 1803.

THE

NOTICE',

“HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. MAPCUS AARON SOPHER In our Firm fa HONGKONG and CHINA, CEASED

on the 31st December, 1802

S. J. DAVID & Co.

· Hongkong, trd January, 1803.

NOTIC P

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JOHN HUGHES LEWIS U AUTHO..

Hongkong Telegraph.

Amusements.

KNOW THYSELF I

THE GREAT ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, which no one should fall to virit, is now

open for a short time only, at Duddell Street, opposite Lammert's Auction Room.

This Museum will be found both useful and instructive.

Approved of by Medical Professors of

the Highest Standing.

Great reduction of Charges.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1893.

Emtimations.

W. POWELL & CO.

A FEW CHOICE

READY-MADE BALL

to the most WONDERFUL PANORAMA SILVER, GILT and WHITE KID SHOES.

valon neen. In the same 'Stron!.

The PANORAMA consists of VIVIDLY

| ILLUMINATED SKETCHES of the GREĄ- TEST WARS of the WORLD, and the scenes

of the late terilble Earthquake In Japan, &c,

Open daily from TA M. to II P.M.

PRICEA OF ADMISSION:

To the Museum Adalt..................................10 cents. To the Panorama, Adul'a ...........................20 /

Children under to...10

A. NAFTALY, Proprietor,

酢

r

Hongkong, 3rd January, 1893.

Intimations.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE RETURN MATCH. v.

MARTININ ZARY RI ZAGAZIN

DRESSES.

LISLE THREAD, SPUN SILK and SILK HOSE.

"FANS, FLOWERS, HAIR 'and' DRESS ORNAMENTS.

EVENING GLOVES la SILK, KID and SUEDE.

Hongkong, yih January 1803

W. POWELL & CO.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO,

HAVE RECEIVED THEIR NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY

Racing Saddles 3 lb. & § lb, Saddle Cloths, Weight Cloths, Clothing, Bridles,

Entimations.

THE MIKE COAL MINING COMPANY,

THE

HE MIIKE COAL, Is a--

·BITUMINOUS COAL

of dark reddish colour. For steam: purposes is has been pronounced to be the best and the mast economical of all the Japanese Coals. Its export is increasing yearly, and the opinions expressed by several of the largest regular confimera are la testimony of the excellent glialities of this coal.

Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships' Owners and Captains, who coal their bunicera direct from the Undersigned :—

FRESHNESS of the coali UNIFORMITY of quality. FREEDOM from impurities.

Sapply to say quantity on shorlëst notice. Quick despatch,

BEST of weight, etc, etc.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA, 'Sole Agents.

Hongkong, th September, 1803 SAI-PANG.COÁLS.

δρο

"Racing and Driving Reios. - JOCKEY WHIPS, DRIVING WHIPS. Surcingles, Girths, Rollers, Stirrup Leathers and Weby, Headstalls, Cruppers, Martingales, THE Undersigned, begs to inform the Pubile

Halters Hunting Crops,

POLO BITS.

Box Spurs, Racing Spurs, Hunting Crops.

STABLE. BRUSHES AND REQUISITES.

on THURSDAY, the 17th inst. Time 1.45 PM. Riding Boots, Jockey Boots, Boot Tops, Boot-top Liquid, Saddle Soap, Brown Leather Paste. Ranges 200, 500 and 600 vriČK.

ED. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary.

LANE CRAWFORD&C""

Hongkong, 28th December, 1802

11071

Hamptons, 7th January, 1903-

THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.

following PRICES will be charged for

Half Pint Bottles per Day-10.cents.

NOTICE.

ON

MILK. For

1 or 2

3 k

dr.

$

5

.

do.

7

14

more

do.

By Order of the Beard.

.'

Ench

do.

do.

8

da, -7

Secretary.

W. HUTTON POTTS,

Hongkong, 30th December, 1892.

NOTICE.

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THE MARIA CHRISTINA CIGAR DEPOT, No. 8, D'AQUILAR STREET, HONGKONG. TTAS received from their MANUFACTORY

HAS

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL L'D.

Į KOKIO, JAPAN,

Hin Manila some spretalle-made CIGARS THE FINEST HOTEL IN THE EAST.

for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

The CIGARS from this MANUFACTORY have obtained PRIZES at all the EXHIBI TIONS for excellence of Leaf and Workman- ship.

An inspection is respectfully solicited, Hongkong, 14th December, 1892.

-K Ẻ BẠ C

SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME FRANÇAISE.

CAPITAL. 4,000,000 FRANCE.

(Under the distinguished patronage of the Impertal Housikold.)

HIS hotel is situated within five minutes' drive of the terminus of Yokohama-Tokoy Raliway and is in near proximity to the Imperial Palace, the Parliament fold and y Chief Public Offices,

There are no inside rooms, thus securing well lighted ventilate and cheerful accommoda. [41 tions. The Cuisine cannot be warpassed, and the aim of the management is to provide for the comfort and pleasure of the guests. The attractions of Tokio are countlest, and the religious and Roral festivals being of daily occurrence are to be seen at their best and on a grander scale than In any other portion of Japan. All the noted actors, wrestlers and jugglers make the capital their head-quarter,

RATES, $3 TO $4.50 PER DAY.

A SOCIÉTÉ KÉBAO (TONKIN), dont L'extractice prend tous les jours de l'impor

tance et qui est seule FOURNISSEUR DE LA MARINE FRANÇAISE AU TONKIN, đont le Chaiban est brûlé d'une façon régulière à hord des Steamers, des, MESSAGERIES MARI- TIMES, et, en particuller à bord da Holpheng, | voulant introduire ses Charbons sur la place de Hongkong a confié le sola de son Agence à la maison

SHEWAN & Cla., Praya Central, Hongkong.

יי

à partir der rer. Novembre, 18-2.

ť

Le Directeur Général ̈de Kébao.

HENRY PORTAL.

Kébao, la ro Decembro, 1892,

THE HONGKONG DIRECTORY,

LADIES who have arrived in the

Colony during the current year, and those who havechanged their residences

since last publication, will oblige by

forwarding THEIR ADDRESSES for Insertion in THE LADIES' DIREC

TORY for 1891, as early'as possible,

ADVERTISEMENTS for the

HONGKONG DIRECTORY should

be sent in at once.

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"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" Office,

Pedder's Hill, Hongkong, 16th December, tRed.

LEVY HERMANOS. ·

WATCH. TEWELLERY. DIAMOND

CHRONOMETER & CLOCKMAKERS. Solo PATEK PHILIPPE & Co., Geneva. A great varlety in Fancy Goods.

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C. 6. ARTHUR,

Manager.

MOUTRIE, ROBINSON & Co.

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,

PIANOS ON HIRE.

4

FROM $8.00 PER MONTH INCLUDING TUNING,

PIANOS TUNED Single Tuning...$5, -

do. do,

do. Every alternate monik.....$25 per sunum, do. do, month....ELAYA

..$48 do.

INCLUDING ALL MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD CONDITION.

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI

THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, In the centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Roonis' ATTACHED to Saites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter,

SEPARATE 'ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 84%.

The Electric Lighting now partly fald on will be completed 'dosing this year, 1892,

An Assistant 'will-attend on Passengers by Mail Steamers, N.B.-TELEGRAPHIC ADDREȘE "CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,"

*666]

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

that he has appointed HOP-WO-LOONG a Agents in Hongkong for the Sale of the SAI- PANG-COALS of the HONDO COAL MINES, Japan.

KONOMI TAKASUKE, Owner of the Hondo Coal Mines. WE COALS of the bore Mines, weight and E the Undersigned are ready to supply

quailly guaranteed, in any quantliy with the quickest dispatch.

HOP-WO-LOONG, Agents for the Hondo Comi Mines, Nos. 36 & 37, Praya Central. Hongkong, 26th August, 1992,

KING WO CHEONG.

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COAL MERCHANTS, SHIP'S COMPRA. DORES, STEVEDORES, &c.

Have for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI ÇOAL, ex S.S. "LENNOX"

MKowloon Docks, reports that AKAIKI

R. BOYD, Superintendent at

COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS than any Japanese Coal he has ever used.

For full particulars as to piłce &

Apply to

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KING WO CHEONG, No, 32, Prays Central, * Hongkong, 17th November, 1992.

TAKLEMA COLLIERIES COMPANY, MOJI.

THIS Company having appointed the

Undersigned AGENTS for their Con (TAKLEMA AKAIKI) in Hongkong, they ar prepared to supply Coal ex-Ship, ex-Godown, or trimmed in Bunkers, at prices to be had on application. the Office of the Undersigned.

Copies of Reports and Analysis to be keen in

CHEE ON & Co.,. Sole Agents, Nos, 21 & 17, Lee Yoen Street, East, Hongkong, 26th September, 1892.

To be Let.

TO LET.

1933

NE LARGE FRONT ROOM; 1st Floor,

Praya Central, 16.

Apply to

LAUTS, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 6th January, 1893

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,

LIMITED. NOTICE.

ROOMS TO LET.

FOR OFFICES and for CHAMBERS on

the Ground and First Floors of the HOTEL facing Queen's Road and Pedder Street, With Immediate entry if required, For particulars, apply to

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, 8th December, 1892.

Apply to

TO LET,

Secretary,

THE

9JAN93

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Auctions.

NOTICE.

*HE Undersigned bas received instructions

from H. B. M. CONSUL

to Sell by

AUCTION,

at 2 P.X. ON

SATURDAY, the arst January,_1893; (unless previously disposed of), The British Barque“

"CONFERENCE,”

399 tons, with her GEAR and TACKLE, as she at present stands In Amoy Harbour,

For particulars apply to the Undersigned

W. WILSON,

Amoy, 31st December, 1897,

:

Shipping.

Auctioneer.

STEAMERS. ·

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

·

1

"NAMOA" Captala Harris, will be despatched for the abova Porte, TO-MORROW, the 8th-instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, 7th January, 1893.

P

"UNION" LINE OF STEAMERS."

FOR NEW YORK, VLA SUEŻ CANAL THE

HE Steamship

"WORCESTER," Captala Morice, will be despatched for the above Part on or about the gin January next. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co,

Agents.

Hongkong, and December, 1892.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND

CALCUTTA

HE Steamship

THE

**LIGHTNING,"

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Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, thê soth inst,, aệ Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO.,

Agents Hongkong, 5th January, 1803.

169

FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA & RIOGO, THE S

+

*HE Steamship

** STRATHCLYDE,"

Captain L. White, will be despatched as above a cr about TUESDAY, the roth inst., instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 6th January, 1993.

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EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADE. LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.) HE Steamship

THES

"CATTERTHUN,"

Captala Shannon, will be despatched for the abere Porta, on SATURDAY, the 14th instant, At 4 P.M.

This well-known Steamer is specially fited for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham hers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Milk, Ice, So, throughout the voyage.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 6th January, 1893-*-

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

*HE Steamship

39TH

"PORT ADELAIDE,"

Captain Jamieson, will be despatched as abava

HOUSES I KNUTSFORD TERRACE, Kow on or about the 14th instant. THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co, Ltd Hongkong, tat November, 18ga,

N

TO LET,

EW HOUSES ↳ RIPON TERRACE-BOD-

ham Road, near Breezy Point, No. 4, BLUE BUILDINGS. FLOORS la Blue Buildings. OFFICES-Second Floor, Prays, Central (istely occupied by Meters, Dann, Melbye & Co.)

GODOWN, No. 14, Blue Buildings. SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES at Magazine Gap, Very cheap Rental

Nos. 4. 5&6, VICTORIA VIEW, FLOORS No. 5, Shelley Street.

Kowloon,

3 No. 7, PRAYA CENTRAL, at present occu-

pled by the New Oriental Bank in Liquidation.

No, 10, OLD BAILEY STREET, JIRApply to

M Mised b Sign cur Firm from this Son Agents for Paras Para o KELLY & WALSH, LD.

date.

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7

20, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, ...Opposite the Telegraph Office.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Con Hongkong, zoth 13·0-mber, 1840

Masonic,

VICTORIA

I

A

Hongkong, sth January, 1893.

J. D. KILEY,

MANUFACTURER OF

173

CHAPTER, BALLOONS, PARACHUTES, TENTS, &

No. 525 REGULAR CONVOCATION of the above Chapter will be held in the FREEWA-·· BONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th instant, at 830 for 9 pm. 'precisely, Vilting Brethren are cordially invited. -

· Hongkong, 6th January, 1893,

DILIGENTIA

LODGE

174

OF INSTRUCTION,- REGULAR MEETING of the above

A REGULAR MERTIM The TRIMASON

HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 13th Visiting instant, at' s for 5.30 p.m. pradise!

Brethren are 'cordially invited.

* Hongkong, qth"]nunary, x893

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No. 3 JUBILEE STREET,

Hongkong. 15. Hàngkong, 3rd January, 1893."

PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S, Queen's Road East," JACANCIES for GENTLEMEN or MAR- VARAND COUPLES N Moderate Tems.

· MRS. STAINFIELD, Proprietress, Hongkong, 31st December, 1895.

IMPORTERS OF CIGARS, TOBACCOS AND. CIGARETTES;

· Fresh supplies;to hand of the following popular Brands of TOBACCO S.

Wills'. Thres Castles.

་

„Willa” Gold Flake Honey Dow, Wills Traveller Brand

Ploncer Brand.

Capstan Navy Cat, Ogden's Best Bird's Eye. Ogden's Silver Vell, Ogden's Navy Cut, 1::Daden's Früft and Honey.

Dollar Brand. 14pappy Thought."

* Golden Eagle,

Star Mixture,

BOARD AND RESIDENCE "OMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation,

Apply to

200 Mrs. MATHER,

40 Padder's Hill,

Dongkodj; jih January} Vlog/

·TEED - ABSOLUTELY ►

· TOBACCOS AND GIGAR-`

ETTES ARE GUARAN

ISPALL OUR BRANDS OF

¡FRESH AND WILL BE】

· EXCHANGED IF FOUND

OTHERWISE

S

CIGARETTES,

Sweet Caporal Kinney's Straight Cut Otto de Rose5 Ogden's Yellow Plush. Orden's Bird's Eye, Three Castles Willa Firefly

MANILA CIGARS. Compania General Bşandı.

Londres. Regalia Britannica.

Regalia Imperial, Orientales,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMIT

ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT, & AGENCY Co., Ltá Hongkong, zrat December, 1892. ---

TO LET.

NO. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD (lately occupied

ma by Atack),

OFFICES in No. Prays Central (lalely occupied by Merars, Giman & Co.).

No. 3. PEDDER'S HILL..

Apply to

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILI, & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 6th January, 1893.

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS

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HAMBURG AND ANTWERP, FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON,

HE Steamship

THE

"PEMBROKESHIRE,"

| Captain Gedre, will be despatched as 'above on

er about the 16th instant.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Cabin Passengers and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.

For Freight or Pazzago, apply to : }

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agents, Hongkong, 4th January, 1893.

Consignees.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5. 6. "STRATHCLYDE,"

FROM NEW YORK.

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DAVID GASSOON, SONS & CO. CONSIGNEES of Cares are hereby requested to send their Bills, of Lading to the Hongkong, 3rd January, 1803.

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Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from slang side.

TO LET,

WITH ZIMEDIATE POSEERSION.y “HE, Large Handsome SHOP, No. 24 THE

Queen's Road Central, Jately occupied by Pakia Bros, of Chins, Limited.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, at Consignees' risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be affected, they

Two Large AIRY ROOMS on the Top Floor All claims sgalost the Steamer must be pre

Apply to visi

- DÁKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Co., LTD.:

Victoria Dispensary, Hongkong, god August, 1892

sented to the Undersigned immediately will not be cogalsed, färdigkeit

CARLILL & Co, DÖDWELL

antonio Agents. Hongkong, Sth January, 180j.