1893-05-15 — Page 1

No. 3446

Banks.

The

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

1.

LIMITED.

Authorland Capital:

Subscribed Capital...........

£1,000,000 ................. 500,000

✅ HEAD OFFICE:—HONGKONG.

Court of Directors!--

Chow Tung Shang, Esy, W. Wotton, Esq. Kwan Hol Cagen, Esq.

'D, Güllen, Eaq...

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfohi, Esq.

* Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Branches-Landon, Yokohama,Shanghai,

יו

Amor and Foeshow.

BANKERS:-

The Commercial Bank of Scotland,

Parts Banking Co, and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent

W

CURRENT ACCOUNTS"

Hongkong, 27th April, 1893.

4 "

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

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL..............£2,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UP.................................£231,093.85.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Way. Keswick, Esq. --Chairman,

Adolf von Andid, Esq. | F. D. Sassoon, Erq. Egbert Icon, Esq H. D: Stewart, Esq. David McLeas, E'q.

HONGKONG COMMITTEE:

The Hon. J. J. Kerwick. | The Hon. C. P. Chater. H. Hopplus, Esq.

Head Offices, Princes Street, London,

Hongkong Telegraph.

*Intimations.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY,

SY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINAKY GENERAL MEETING of "THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED," will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 2 Queen's Road Central, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on FRI DAY, the 26th day of May, 1893, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resolajibu, whlob was paired at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the First day of May, 1893 will be submitted for confirmation asa Special Resolation :-

That the fint Subsection of Article 103 of the Articles of Association of The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, with lla marginal note, be expunged, and that in Hen thereof the following Sabacction and marginal note be inserted, viz :- Ievate int—It may lavest, the Funds of the Company to or upon English, Indier, Panda and Hongkong Government Stocks, Bonds, and: Funds, and in or upon the Stocks, Bands, Fands, and Securities of any Foreign Government, Country, or State, and upon Matgage of freebold or leasehold property in Hongkong or Elsewhere, and in or upon deposits with or loans at interest to an," Bankdog Institutions whereve established, and in or upon such other Securities as it may in his discretion think fit, and may from time to time convert or realize any monies so invested and re-invest the same la or'upon any of the Securlies aforesaid as occasion requires.

med

of

By Order of the Board.

·

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

· Hongkong, and May, 1891,

MONDAY, MAY 15, 1893.

Intimations.

KELLY & WALSH LD.

THREE IMPORTANT NEW BOOKES ON HONGKONG.

KELLY & WALSH'S HAND-BOOK TO HONGKONG,

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DUCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE,

SIX DOLLARS"," PER QUARTER

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

от

DRAPERY AND OUTFITTING GOODS.

THE CERTIFICATE of 25 SHARES in this THE Undersigned has received instructions

Company, Numbered:6,881, 11,745 to

{ › FORULAR:GUIDE to the various places of interest in the Colony for the use of Tourists, 11,751, 13,481, 12,496, 7.742 to 7,745, and 12,438

Crown 3 octave, 143 pp, $100, EXTRACT FROM PREFACE,

*The design of this little work is to give a tacclact description of Hongkong, its history, interesting object, and excursions, with notes of the Climate, Sabitations. Flors and Faun of the Colney, sufficient to afford the visitor some additional information and, pleasure from his visit, and it is hoped that the older residents of the Colony may also derive some pleasant reminis Cences from the Chapter on the excursions to the different places on the laland and Mainland adjscont."

OUR ISLANDIA Naturalist's defoription of Hongkong, by Sydney B. J. Sketchley, F.G.S; M.A.I. (late of H. M. Geological Survey) Ith an appendis on "Rhopalocera, Hongkongensin (a preliminary list of the Butterflies of Hongkong) with notes, by Sydney B. J. Sketchley, F.G.S., M.A.I., and J. Walker, R.N, F.L.5, FES. Crown 8 octavo, cloth, $1,00.

reproduced from Fhotographs, by Griffith, $1,00,

KELLY & WALSH'S ALBUM OF HONGKONG Containing 19 Views of the Cology

Hanekane..15th May, xños.

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

W. ROBINSON & Co.

(UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL) HONGKONG,"

PIANO TUNING

SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED.

SINGLE TUNING.............................................$ 5,00,

6 TUNINGS A YEAR...........................................................................$25.00 PER ANNUM. 11 da.

do.

17

| INCLUDING MINOR REPAIRS AND: THE KEEPING OF THE PIANO IN GOOD [$36

ORDER AND CONDITION.

A. S. WATSON & COMPANY, LIMITED.

Brancher-lombay, Calculta, Hongkong, and NOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI PIANOS BOUGHT, SOLD OR TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, PACKED, REMOVED AND

Agencies—Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama.

RATES OF INTEREST,

ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposts, can be ascertained

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, 10th April, 1863.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED,

LATE

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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

£1,600,000

SUBSCRIBED Z1,135,000

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STICK BANK, LIMITED,

CURRENT

INTEREST ALLOWED on

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the Dally Balance

ON FIXED DXPOBITE :——

For a Monthe.............................5 per cent.

#J

6 3

14

advance

14

M

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

Insurances.

NARY GENERAL MEETING of the COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG DIS- PINSARY on SATURDAY, the 20th instante at Twelve o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Manager,

together with a Statement of Account to the 31st December, 1897.

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from Wednesday the 17th instant, till Tuesday, the and lustant, both days inclusive, during which period no TRANSFER OF SHARIB can be registered.

By Order,

A. H. MANCELL

Secretary.

[565

Hongkong, th May, 1893,

NOTICE. TT is requested that any Gertlemen interested in promoting à SYRÍFS & GYMKHANAS similar to those held last Summer will attend a MEETING to be held lo the BILLIARD ROOM, WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant. OFFICERS' Mass, Murray Barracks, at 6 PM, on

A. H. THOMAS, Late Secretary,

Hongkong, 13th May, 1893.

.HONGKONG HUTEL COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE.

Hangkong, 14th February, 1893.

STORED.

ifs#1

W. POWELL & CO.

JUST, RECEIVED

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF

SUMMER FLANNELS,

COLOURED AND WHITE, SUITABLE FOR SUMMER SUITS, SHIRTS, PYJAMAS,

ANY LENGTH CUT

FREE BY POST.

PATTERNS

Tangwane 13th May. Rog. '

W. POWELL & CO.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

SUMMER CURTAINS,

PONGEE SURAHS for ART DECORATION.

[567 NEWEST DESIGNS to ART MUSLING,

[192 AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP SHARES of this Company will be. TRANSFERED on which the Calle on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name remain Unpaid,

By Order,

EXAMPLES OF THE COST

OF ASSURANCE TO A MAN AGED 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY.

£1,000

STG, payable at death, would cost per quarter at the rate

£618 (a). If premiums are payable for

or £9 11 6 (8)

or £13 46 (0)

་

whole of life

If premiums are limited to ac

years 1

If premiums are limited to 75

years;

or £13.00 (d). If the Sum Assured is made

payable at age 50, or at death if previous

R. LYALL

Hongkong, roth April, 1893.

Secretary,

1444

STEAM WATER-BOATS. ~HIPS Suppiled with FRESH WATER for

S BOILERS and DOMESTIC PURPOSES

with despatch.

J. W. KEW & Co, 2nd Floor, 18, Praya Central,

Hongkong, 20th April, 1892.

ALAN APPEAL.

GOSSAMER and PLAIN ART MUSLINS, in every shadi,"

ART CANVAS and FIGURED MUSLIN PIECE GOODS, NOVELTIES in FRILLED CURTAINS,

NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS, 31 to 5 yards long,

from $2.28 per fair.

SUMMER CRETONNES, DIMITIES and CHINTZES. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS AND DRAPERY,

Hongkong, 13th May, 1503.

LANE CRAWFORD&C"

W. BREWER.

QUEENS ROAD.

483SLAZENGER'S DEMON TENNIS BATS.

* Secured payments. THE spectively (a) 68.15.0.

HE same provisons if commenced at age 40HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN (8) £11.5.0, (c) [13.3.4, (d) 37.0.8 per quarter.

DUDWELL, CARLILL & CO., Agent, STANDARD LIFE Orvice

GENERAL NUSTICE.

679-4)

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

CAPITAL TAELS 303,000, EQUAL 70 1526+45 £&+&{}+9496

$833.331-33 RESERVE FUND $318,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

LEE SING, E

LOU TWO SHUM, Esa.

CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL, to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that ska will be pleased to receive orders for sil klada of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentleman's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Chlidren's Under-clothing, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superioress will also be most grateful for Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who any Pares, prold ENTELOPES to be made into

F are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, and April, 1803/ NOTICE

LO VEUX MOON, Keg.

MANAGER.-HO`AMEL,

ARINE RISKS 02 GOODS,

MA

world.

at COURENY RATxs to all pan of the

· HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9. PRAYĄ WEST. Hongkong, 17th Docember, 1885.

· "THE

NOTICE

1869

"HE MANİON INSURANCE COMPANY

DALIMITED,

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBEDər$1,000,003 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS ML-CURRENT RUTES OF GOD

c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at say of is Agencies.

WOO LIN YUEN,

Secretary.

HEAD OFFRE No. 2 QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, aist February, 1893

Masonic.

PERSEVERANCE

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by

LODGE OF

HONG KONG, NÓ 1 Kh

[403

NOTICE In hereby given that the TRADE

CHAMPION TENNIS BATS,

ALLIANCE TENNIS BATS..

WIMBLEDON TENNIS DATS.

FAVORITE, FALCON, &s

16

SPECIAL BLACK GUT BATS. AYRES REGULATION TENNIS BALLS. SLAZENGER & SONS 1893 BALLS FAULTLESS UNDERSEWN and other BALLS. FOOTBALLS BOYS' CRICKET SETS. PARLOUR SKITTLES, and other Games.

TENNIS BELTS for Ladies and Gentlemen.

TENNIS SHOES (Renshit) both, Ladies and Gentlemen. GUIDE TO HONGKÒNG, CÂNTON 098 MACÃO.

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL.

Hongkong, 7th April, 1893.

:

CARMICHAEL & Co., LD.

to 13,447, standing in the Register in the name of Mr. KENNETH MCKENZIE ROSS, having been LOST, notice is hereby given that a Deplicate Certificate for the said he Shares will

Secretary,

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

SATURDAY, the 20th May, 1893, commencing #t'2.30 P.M.,

be issued Fourteen Days hence, and that the at his SALE ROOMS, DUBDELL STREET. Original Certificate, unless produced within that

NULL and VOID. period, will thereafter be held by the Company

D. GILLIES,

Hongkong, Irth May, 1891.

WANTED SITUATION IN CHINA.

YOUNG unmarried European Gentleman, SPEAKING. the CHINESE MAN. DARIN DIALECT, with some knowledge of the, WRITTEN LANGUAGE (to be proven by most competent Testimonials), and able to correspond in the English, Dutch, German and French Languages is looking for some situation in China.

'A QUANTITY OF LADIES DRAPERY SUITABLE FOR THE

SEASON..

Comprising -

FOULARDS, EMBROIDERED and PLAIN - Ess" | COSTUMES, MUSLIMS, PRINTS, DRESS MATERIALS, HOSIERY, HANDKER- CHIEFS,

A

SALARY pot the priodpal object, but some

· reasonadie prospect for future advancement in life would be welcome.

Addres!

THE NETHERLAND CONSULATE,

at

Hongkong, Shanghai or Amoy. Hongkong, 12th May, 1893-

WANTED.

ATANT HOUSEKEEPER, and to Super- RELIABLE PORTUGUESE 21 ASSIS- vire Chinese Servants in Marketing, &c.

For full particulars,

Apply to

MADAM L

clo Hongkong Telegraph Office. 1549.

Hongkong, roth May, 1893.

KOWLOON DISTRICT. LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 1

EXHIBITION OF WAOLAN LIGHT,

NOTICE l hereby, given that the LIGHT

on WAGLAN ISLAND was Exhibited for the first time at Sunset on the 9th of May, 1893.

The Hamloating Apparatus is Revolving Dioptric of the First Order, showing doubla whits Bushes at intervals of half a minute.

The Lighthouse stands on the summit of the Island, and the Light, which is elevated as feet above the level of the sea, should be visible la clear weather at a distance of zz Nautical Miles in all directions where it is not obscured by land.

T:

N.B-For the present the Light will only shew thirty per cent, of lis full power on the landward side, vise bitwien the bearings, taken from stowards North by East round by East to South-East by South,

The tower la round, af tron, as feet high, with a total height from Ita base to the lantern vane of 53 feet,

The lower half of the tower is painted white, the upper half red, and the lantern white.

The dwellings are wälla.

Approximate position

Latitude.............. 22 11! 18" N, Longitude........14° 18′ E

FOG GUN SIGNAL

The Keepers at this Station on hearing a bell, foghorn, steam-whistle, or any other wound during foggy or thick weather, Indicating the proximity of a veisel, will are two guns with an interval of fifteen seconds between them, and If the vessel's fog signal-shewing that she is under way-continues to be heard, will repeat the firing after an interval of twelve minutes.,

J. MCLEAVY BROWN, Commissioner of Curtains for Kowloon & District. Custom House, Kowloos, roth May, 1891.

1553

THOMAS GRILL ROOMS, (Corner of Qizen's Road and Duddell Strasts) THE Undersigned has always thought that such a place' as this was the one thing needed to fit in between Horst Love and the PRIVATE BOARDING House providing It: bo First-class in every detail. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at any hour of the Day, opio 11 P.M.; or later Il “notice be given. He is also prepared to BUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or OzDex-the Parties sending application.

RAIN COATS & UMBRELLAS. for same-and Cash. Scale on

BUCKSKIN LEGGINGS,

MARK3 of the MAN LOONG () FORFOISE-HIDE WATERPROOF BOOTS,

FIRM, Manufacturers of PRESERVED GINGER and ether SWEETMEATS, hars been registered in the Colahy pursuant to Ordinance No. 15 of 1873,

Head Office -HONAM, CANTON, Hongkong Ofice No. 375; QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

"LEUNG YU SANG,

WONG HOI CHOW, Manageru

Hongkong, with May, 1803.

NOTICE

THE Undersigned are prepared to accept

THE

contracts for the Supply of ITALIAN

-Renskene, sath February, 1R03.

"RACE GLASSES WITH SLING CASES. CARMICHAEL & CO, LTD. 18, Praya Central, Hongkong.

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI

MARBLE MONUMENTS, These Moonments THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, klimated

are beautifully.carved, of the best design and

n the Bood, facing the river, in the

workmanship, and their prices are very reason centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations and is now filed with apia They bare also for Sale AMERICAN the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Beams ATTACHED to Sulies MARBLE MONUMENTS at greatly reduced prices, for a period of TWO MONTHS ONLY from and, Sigle Rooms, with hot and cold water lald on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc, and heated: the date harcol A discount of 5 per cent

schedule of prices, will be allowed to "all" per bayers, and a farther discount of 5 per cent making 10, per cept, in all, will be allowed

to Military Naval and Police Officers, An inspection is respectfully invijed." They have

to a comfortable temperature during winter.

EN SEPARATE KOOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER-PARTIES, DE,"

A REGULAR MEETING of the shore alss HONGKONG GRANITE MONUMENTS B

LODGE will be held in the YazEŠČAJOU

HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW

Instant at 8.30 for 9 gum, predać

Brethren are bordially invited.

Hongkong, 1945 May (1301)

· Son Sale as ressonable prices. J.; H

A

TAI YUK SHOP,

No. 1, Qusen's Road East.

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, ilga Väst

An Assistant will attend on Passengera by Mail Stammarangalan a

LEQRAPHIC ADDRESS :

CENTRAL, SHANGHAI MA

FE REILLY,

PROPRIATON

Monthly Board for One Person...$35,00 Tifin ¶¶¶.....................$15,00 AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS ir

hand and served in every Style. Breakfast DUKASTELFEITURA

Dinner +1&URI=*/

$4.00 SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served In Excellent Style at short notice

ຢ່າງ

5X0.

ALSO,

GENTLEMEN'S DRAPERY AND

OUTFITTINGS. Comprising →→→

SERGE and DIAGONAL SPRING COAT INGS, SUIT LENGTHS a SPRING MATE. RIALS, FLANNELS, SOCKS, BOOTS and GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING GOODS,

&c.-

The above will be on view on Friday, the 19th lostant.

TERMS OF SALT --Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer, Hongkong, 13th May, 1993.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND.

CALCUTTA THE Steamship

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"ARRATOON APCAR,"" Captain J.E. Hanser, will be despatched for the above Forts TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at Noon.

1:

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, th May, 1893.

.[547 DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI,"

HE Company's Steamship

THE

* FOKIEN," Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 16th instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, 15th May, 1893,

"MOGUL "LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL, THE Steamship.

T

*

"ENERGIA,"

F565

Stokes, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port on or about THURSDAY, the 18th May, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

AgentL Hongkong. 29th April, 1803.

[109 ASHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

"HE

'VIA INLAND SEA.

Steamship

"GLAMORGANSHIRE," Captain. Jackson, will be despatched as above en or about THURSDAY, the 18th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL, & Co., Hongkong, 10th May, 1803

Year Agents,

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, FOR HONOLULÜ,

THE Company's Steamship

"MIKE MARU”.

will leave Yokohama for the above Fort an er about the 6th proximo,

Cargo for trasshipment will be sent forward not later than the 27th foxtant,

For Freight and further particulars, apply to

GEO. 'R, STEVENS,

Agent, t Hongkong, rat May, 1893.

T

SAILING VESSELS. FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

HE 800 A. L. British Ship

Owen, Master, will load here for the sbors

--"CELTIC CHIEF”

Port, and will have quick despatch,” (1

For Freight apply to

j

SHEWAN & CO. Hongkong, soth February, 1891....

Her

FOR NEW YORK. Y W. THOMAS, THE 3/3 L. I. I. German Ship

Proprietor. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1893, ---

TRON DUKE," [518 KOCHP'S FRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Port and will have quick despatch, plakt

Hashagen, Master, will load here. for thembers No. 30, STANLEY STREET.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 21st April 1893.**.

1457

BOARD and LODGING, Pot Day # 1.50 BOARD (TIFFIN and DINNER) Per}

$35.00 [370

Month BLÆÐING

PRIVATE BOARD FAND RESIDENCE, Hongkong, 24th March, 1893-

VA

STARFIELD'S-1, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, VACANCIES for GENTLEMEN or MAR-

RIED COUPLES si Moderate Tems.':

ME STAINFIELD, Dame Proprietress --||:- Hongkong, 31st December, 1892.

[49

· BOARD AND RESIDENCE

NOTICE

DIVING.

N experienced man, seeks an engagement A DIVER, either as an OPERA TIVE? er in-charge of a DIVING PARTY. Fully acquainted with all Intest fmprovementa in Sub-marize Craft, To

"Telephone," Lamp-rock,

etc. Sp

CBlebe and Gorman's apparatus (Double or Single Pumps) can be provided. 19

Breakwater and Pler Works Speciality, The Salving of Cargo and Removal of "OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN Wrecks undertaken in any locality,

FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and References regarding work excented in the KOS KOKKARITE JNorth Atlantic, Medlemanent and China Beun

Quán Table Accommodation.

koog, sith February}{

·ME MATHER,

*2; Pedder's

DETONATOR,

elo Office of the Rongh