1893-04-13 — Page 1

No. 3419

Banks.

Tye

hongkong Telegrapy.

Entimations.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, | HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE

LIMITED,

Authorised Capital

1,000,000 Subscribed Capital.......................................................... 500,000 HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.

+

Court of Directors—

ChowTing Shang, E83 Wi Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hoi Chien, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

D. Gilles, Esq.

C. J. Hlest, Feq.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal,

Antoy and Foochow

BANKERS

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (LA.)

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.

+

6

CURRENT ACCOUNTS'

4

Hongkong, 12th December, 1892.

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THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 1,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP....................................£ 253,093,15.0

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Eng.—Chairman, Adolf von André, Esq. | F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.

HONGKONG COMMITTEE : The Hon. J. J. Keswick. | The Hon. C. P. Chater, H. Hopplus, Esq.

Head Office-3, Princes Street, London. Branches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong,, and

Shanghat.

Agencies-Penang. Singapore, and Yokohama:

RATES OF INTEREST,

ALLOWED OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS

and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained

on application,

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, roth April, 1803-

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE

(199

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

AND CHINA. A

AUTHORISED CAPITAL «£1,800,000 SUBSCRIBED

IN

£1,125,000

BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, "

CURRENT INTEREST ALLOWED 08

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent. per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS ;~~-

For 13 Mouths..........................................5 per cent.

..........ė

M

6

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3

M

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th February, 1893- (193)

Insurances.

THE FUNDS

OF THE

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. RE invested entirely within the British Aminin are thus tree from the Complications which might arise in time of war They now amount to Seven Millons Sterling and have increased so per cent in the last 15 years.

679-1]

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co, Agents, Hongkong.

SOUTH BRITISH FIRE. AND MARINE

INSURANCE COMPANY OF..

NEW ZEALAND.

“HE Undersigned are prepared to accept

THERE MARINE INSURANCES N

favourable terms.

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

S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 1st November, 1893.

GENERAL NOTICE,

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- THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY;

(LIMITED.),

CAPITAL, TAELS 660,000 $833.533-334

EQUAL TO A

RESERVE FUND

***** $318,000,001

LEY'SINO, Esq.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

LOU TO SHUN, Esq.

Lo YaơK MOON, Tegi

MANAGER.-HO AMEI

'ARINE' RISKS on GOODS, Ake,,-taken,

MCURRENT RATRE to all parts of the

Rorld.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1886,

NOTICE.

1869

COMPANY, LIMITED.

TOTICE is hereby given that the QRDI-

NOTARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held at the Registered Offices of the Company, 18 and 40, Queen's Road Central, on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, at Noow, for the

·perposa al receiving the Report of the Governing Dhectors, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year säga.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1893-

Intimations.

W. ROBINSON & Co. (UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG.

PIANO TUNING

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED. .. SINGLE TUNING www.jumaa niiskennam$25,00

6 TUNINGS A YEAR,....................................$25.00 PER ANNUI

do. do.

.........maan 48.00) do."

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND THE KEEPING OF THE "PIAÑO "IN GOOD Will be CLOSED from the 16th instant; to the

ORDER AND CONDITION. sand instant, both days inclusive. By Order,

NOTIC

Intimations.

NOTICE

HE Undersigned, begt to inform, the Publi

that be har "bought of MARIANO S REYES, the Barber Shop, and Crattels, &c. therein at No. 27, Pottinger Sires, and will "entry on from his date' under the name of D V. ÉNRIQUEZ, Hair Dressing Saloon fand

Begs also to notify that he undertakes to receive Surgical Tools for sharpening.

D. V. ENRIQUEZ. Hongkong, 7th April, 1891."

SITUATION WANTED.

JOHN A. JUFF, DIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHÄNGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND AS HOUSE NURSE.

Secretary,

5448

Honeers, 11th April, 1803.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA! ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING "THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM! PANY. LIMITED, will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 3. Queen's Road Central Victoris, in the Colony of Hongkong on MONDAY, the tat day of May 1893, at: o'clock in the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resolution will be proposed :----

meat

That the first: Sabrection of Article rog of the Articles of Association of The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, with its marginal note, be expunged, and that in Hen thereof the following Subsection and marginal note be inserted, viz Inst.-I may invest the Funds of the

of

Company in or upon English, Indian, “Frida .. and «Hongking· Government' Stocks, Bonds, and Funds, and in or upon the Stocks, Bonds, Funda, and Securlies of any Foreign Government, Country, or State, and upon Mortgage of freehold or leasehold property in Hongkong or elsewhere, and in or upon deposits with or loant Interest to any Bankfog Instillons wherever' established, and `in or upon such other Securities as it tay in its discretlon tblok fit, and may from time to time convert or realizo any monies so invested and re-invest the same in or upon any of the Securities storesald as occasion requires. By Order of the Board.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary.

Hongkong, 8th April, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

SIX PER CENT. DEBENTURES.

SECOND DRAWING.

(435

NOTICE.

INTEREST· DUE on the above DEBEN.

TURES for the Six Months ending 19th instant, and the 300 DRAWN DEBENTŰRÉS, 'will be PAYABLE on and after WEDNESDAY, 19th instant. Holders are requested to deposit their Debentures at the Office of the Undersigned, for the necessary endorsement, between the hours of 10 A M. and Noon on the 17th and/or 18th instant.

•HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY | THE

LIMITED.

Payment of the Drawn Debentures, no por published List, and Interest on all Debentures will be made on application at the Office of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA▪ TON on and after roth instant,

By Order,

R.. LYALL, Hongkong, 12th April, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

Hongkong, 14th February, 1893.

STORED.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO

●LACK GUT TENNIS BATS, Ivozid handles. A SLAZENGER'S "DEMON" TENNIS BATS

AYRES'S "CHAMPION TENNIS BALLS. AYRES'S "WIMBLEDON TENNIS BALLS. L., C. & Co.'s "OLYMPIAN » TENNIS BALLS, $4 per dosen. "CAVENDISH" SETS POLES and NETS. “EUREKA." POLES. CHEAP ASH POLES, STEAM-TARRED NETS. COPPER ROPE for tops of nets, BAT PRESSES, TENNIS BAGS,

DAT OIL, TENNIS SHOES..

The "Paris," $17. LAWN MOWING MACHINES.................. ******** The "Hanley, $13.50-

Hongkong, and March, 1893

LANE.CRAWFORD&C

f1071

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

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Address

Mrs. D. JOSEPH, elo Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hangkang, 10th April, 1893

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SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shivving.

STEAMERS..

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL

HE Steamship

T

"MACDUFF"

Porter, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about TOMORROW, the 14th Instant, at Noon, instead of a previously. advertised..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agenta

Hongkong, 13th April, 1891.

FOR 4

SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA

THE Steamship

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#LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spance, will be despatched for the THE MIIKE, COAL MINING COMPANY | above Ports on SATURDAY,' the rgtb'instant,

THE MIIKE COAL Is

BITUMINOUS COAL

of dark reddish colour. For ateam.purpose It has been proponuced to be the best and the most economical of all the Japanese Coals. It export is "Increasing yearly, and the opinions expressed by several of the largest regular consumers are in testimony of the excellent qualities of this coal.

Attention is called to the following advantages to Ships! Owners and Captain, who coal thel bunkers direct from the Underalgried :--

FRESHNESS of the coal UNIFORMITY of quality.

'FREEDOM from Impurities.

Supply in any quantity on shortest notice, Quick despatch,

BEST of weight; ete, etc.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAIŚHIA, Sole Agents,

Hongkong, th September, 1902,

KING WO CHEONG.

!

[80

st.3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agenta Hongkong, toth April, 1803.

443

SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP. HE Steamship.

THE

"RADNORSHIRE,”.

Captain F. Davies, R.N.R., will be despatched as above on or'about WEDNESDAY, the 19th April, Instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Prisage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 29th March, 1891.

1284

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- "SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling,at TIMOR, PORT DARWIN, and QUEEN- SLAND PIRTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASHANIA, doc.)

THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Baind, facing the river, in the COAL MERCHANTS SHIP'S COMPRA. THE Seatbly centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is "nów fitted with HRVO for Sale a cargo of pure AKAIKI COAL

the latest modern improvements, Including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE,"SHOWER SPRAVE, etc., and bested to a comfortable temperature during winter.

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES,

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Mall Steamers.

"N.B.-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :—""CENTRAL, SHANGHÀL".

666

F. F. REILLY,

"PROPRIETOR.

W. POWELL & CO.

ICE-CREAM FREEZERS.

2 quart, 4 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart.

ICE PAILS.

Secretary,

fasz

ICE CHESTS. ICE CHIPS.

ICE TONGS.

Buc.

BUC

AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP

SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid.

By Order,

'R. LYALL,

Hongkong, Yoth April, 1893-

NOTICE.

Secretary.

1444

SPECIAL SESSIONS of HER MA,

AJESTY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE

l be held in the Justices' Room, at the MADISTRACY, at Eleven o'clock in the Forencon of TUESDAY, the 18th day of April, 1893. for the purpose of considering the following applica tions from

1

CAPITAL SUNSCRIBED, me $1,600.6pq|44

The abova Company is prepared to scpept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT BATES on Goona &c. Poilcics granted to all Farts' of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN,›

Secretary, .HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 21st February,, 1893.

(1) J. C. L. ROUCH to remove his business as's Licensed Pabllcan now carried on under the sign of "THE PRAYA EAST HOTEL," at the Premises known as house No. 38, Praya East, to the Premises klown as kousa No. 3, Arsenal Street, under the sign of "THE EASTERN HOTEL”

(2) MARTIN HANSEN for the transfer to himself of the Adjunct Licence now bald by E...FUCHS for the Promises known as houses Nos,ar and 23) Pottinger Street, under the alga of "THE CRITERION RESTAURANT.” JOHN SMITH for a Pabilcon's' Licence to Sell and Reta!! Intoxicating Liquors In the Premises known as hommes Nos. 7 and 8, Elgin Road, British Kowloon, under the "sign of "THE SMITH'S HOTEL

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Police Magistrate,

· Magistracy, Hongkong, 10th (Apell, 1893.

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Hongkong, 11th April 1803

DORES, STEVEDORES, &c.

ex GODOWN and ex SHIP.

י

Mom Docks, teports that AKAIKI R. I. W. BOYD, Superintendent t COAL GIVES TEN PER CENT. BETTER RESULTS that any Japiness Coal ke has ever used.

For full particulars as to price, &c.,

Apply to

KING WO CHEONG, No: 32, Praya Central. Honkane, 3rd February, 1893.

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D R. K NOR 'R'S LION BRAND ANTI P. YR IN E.

(DOSE POR ADULTS 15 TO 35 GRAINS TROY)

TS

the most approved and most efficacious remedy in cases of HEADACHE, MI GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE, ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and many other complaints. · It Is 'also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Medical Faculty. Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIFYRINE] Each Tin bears the faventor's signatore "Dr. KNORR " in red letters.

"DERMATOL" is the best Volnerery; its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds, la described as amazing.

To be had at every reputed Chemlat and Druggist.

Supplies constantly on hand at the China Export, Import, and Bank Co-Sole Agents for

"CATTERTHUN," Captain Shannon, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the sand Instelt, at Noon,

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted Pamente, and the lake of Ficah Meat, for Passengers, and has Cooling Cham Ica, &ce, thmaghost the voyage..

For Freight or Pasige, Rodiy to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 6th April, 1893.

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SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, "HE roo A, T, British Ship

THE

"CELTIC CHIEF," Owen, Master, will load here for the shovä Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

¿ SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 20th February, 1893. (241

Consignees.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM TRIESTE, VENICE PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, BUAKIM, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, AND

SINGAPORE

fi

THE Steamship W. POWELL & CO.

S...

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KELLY & WALSH, LD.

SALTERS' CELEBRATED BLACK GUT TENNIS BATS.

AYRES' 1893 CHAMPIONSHIP

TENNIS BALLS.

SALTERSWALL BUCK, RED RUBBER TENNIS SHOES. TENNIS NETS AND POLES.

Hongkong, 6th April, 1863.

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

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

>

TELEGRAPHIĊ ADDRESS, “Kremlin A, B. C. Code-TELEPHONË, No. 12.

PROPRIETORS......

.................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMI

“HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appolatad Hotel in the Far East NOTICE.

Tenequalled Accommodation to travelers and others, it is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Fedder's Wharf 'DIVING Nexperienced man sɛaka-an‹ engagement Offices.

principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping DIVER either an an OPERATE HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conroys passes cre and baggage to and from all Math Steamers, LIVE or in charge of a DIVING PARTY: THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the entries being Fully acquainted with all; latest improvements under experienced supervision, in, sub-marine craft, Telephone, Lampwork Blebe sad Gorman's appsmatur (Doobies or single Ramps) can be provided,

(1750

CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON, COAL CONTRACTOR," COMPRADORE AND STEVEPORE, *HI”A VISITING MANILA BUPPLIE

WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE WATER 698 BALLAST "BOATS, Manlia, 13th March, 1893

Braakwater and Pler Work & Specialty,

THE BED-ROOMS, adhing Bathrooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to spacious Verandahi, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicator The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies, Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar, and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Sir Engflat and amérique Tables, mouedth every obveniences

Chica.

Beware of spurious Imitations. Hongkong, 1st April, 1893,

f456

KOCH'S PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE,

No. 39, STANLEY STREET,

"MARIA VALERIE !. having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods, with the exception of Optum, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Company, Limited, whence dell very may be obtained.

This vessel brings on Cargo

BOARD and LODGING, Per Day...$ 1.50 From Venice, x 5.5. "CARLOTTA," tran.

BOARD (TIFFIN and DINNER) Fer)

Mouth........

Hongkong, 24th March, 1893-

$35.00

1370

PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, STAINFIELD'S—1,:QUEEN'S ROAD EAST; ·

............

shipped at Bombay,

From Calcutta, ex S.S. "NIOBE," transhipped at Colombo,

From Trieste ex S.5. “IMPERATOR" translipped at Bombay.

'Optional Carga will go on to Shaighal'unless notice to the contrkry be given before 47.1, TO-DAY

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

VACANCIES for GE Moderate Tems have left the Godowns, and all claims must be

RIED COUPLES at

́. MRS. STAINFIELD, Proprietress.

Hongkong, 31st December, 18gs.

sent in to the Undersigned, before, Noon on the 1th instant, or they will not be recognised.

149

2.

· BOARD AND RESIDENCE

COMFORTABLY FURNISHED2 or UN-

CONFORTAHED ROONS, with Board and

Tabla Accommodation.

Apply to

ae

Mr. MATHER,

a, Pedder's HIL Hongkong, 28th February, 1893.

HONGKONG TIMBER YARD. WANCHAL :

OREGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER

on Hand,

L. MALLORY. Hongkong, 24th June, 1881.

Masonic,

PERSEVERANCE

LODGE OF

HONGKONG, No. 1,165, EC.-

No Fire Insurance lins been effected, and any Goods remaining to the Godowns after the 17th Lestant, will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading, will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,

Agenti 199 Hongkong, 11th April, 1893-

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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP, COMPANY.

NOTICE, "ONSIGNEES "of CARGO per Steamship

*** OCEANIC,*** The above Steamer having arrived, Consignses..

Bils of Lading for congteralsnature and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along, Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vermi will be landed and stored at Consigneos' zisk and expense.

A REGULAR MEETING of the abone HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the ryth --LODGE will be held in the FREEMABONS" instant, at 6.30 for 9 p.m. precisely, Visiting 999

Hongkong, 10th Apell, 1893. Brethren are, cordially invited.

VICTORIA

J. 5. VAN BUREN,

Agent, Hongkong, 7th April, 1893.

NOTICE,

JEYE'S SANITARY COMPOUNDS COMPANY, LIMITED,

ANTISEPTIC PAINT. JEYE'S WOOD PRESERVER OF

[439HE Underaged have this day been appointed: SOLE AGENTS for the sale CHAPTER,red topple questles, to ans

of PERFECT, DISINFECTANTS, polchasers, ht Wholesale Filzes.. Extra Special No. sas.

terma for Shipping and large Orders, PROPA Above Chapter will be held in the FREEMA benden, says

Sir, ROBERT RAWLINSON, C.B CE, Chief REGULAR CONVOCATION, of the Banitary Engineer, Local Government Bosidy

A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, when chaps steaks, ding are served at any hour.

adjoins the Horer, and is under the game Manigoment,

The Salving.def Cargo and Removal {al/Wencks undertaken in any locality; AUTEM

kereta regarding work executed in the

North Atlantic, Medieirangan mod Chinx Sear

WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Erport and the BEST BRANDS only and supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the latest and mop APPROVED FPS.COM

and baggage from the Extrance Hall to sách of the five floors abura,

can be seen as Tartu M T NIGHT FORTERS 243 WATCHMEN are continually on duty,

DE BADETONATOR, SIA

c/o Office of the iEpingkong- lagraph,

* Hongling, zlih March, 1895,

11

HOUT HALLA Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the "It is the best Dizinfectant in use. 18th fast, at 8. so far. p.m. precisely, Visliing Brethren are cordially invited

Honghong, 11th April, 1893. – 15

HUMPHREYS & Hink Ballalu