No. 3514
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
£1,600,000
SUBSCRIBED 2,1,156,000
BANKERS:
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
'NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
Kintimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
"HE REPORT of the Commfiston and the Inspection
at the Office of the Undersigned, between the hours of 11 and 12 Dvily.
A PRIVATE MEETING of SHAREHOL-
ACCOUNTS We Rato of a per cont. DERS will be held on SATURDAY, SK HOL
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS-
For a Month per cent.
'3
.....3
JOHN THURBURN,«
Manager, Hongkong. ₤199
·Hongkong, 4th February, 1893-
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital, Sabse bed Capital...
-£1,000,000 w£ 500,000
HEAD OFFICE: HONGKONG.
| at 11 A,M,, to discuss the same.
By Order,
R. LYALL
Secretary,
1842
Hongkong, 17th July, 1863. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
TOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI-
N°
NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION -will be held at the City HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 10th day of August next, 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 Jane, 1893.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Wansker. Hongkong, 18th July, 1803,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Court af Directors:-
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chan Klt Shan, Brą,
H. Stolterfeht, F14,/
Chow Tung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hal Chuen, Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Branches-London, Yokobama, Shanghai and
Amoy.
BANKERS:-
Ji
The Commercial Bank of Scotland, Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent.
M
CURRENT ACCOUNTS'
4
*
3 30
2
"
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Hongkong, 24th May, 1893. THE BANK OF CHINA. JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.
Subscribe! CAPITAL ********₤2,000,000 CAPITAL CALLED-UT...........£ 251,093.15,0
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Esq. -Chairman. Adolf von Aadié, Esq. | F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Esq. H. D. S'ewart, 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
Shinghal
Agencies-Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama: RATES OF INTEREST, ILOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS-
and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained en application.
A
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1803.
Insurances.
AN ENDOWMENT POLICY FOR £500.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1893.
Entimations.
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, " Kremlin "—A. B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 3i.
PROPRIETORS..
„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
"HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious and best appainted Hotel in the Far East, - affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is altuated in the centre of (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and is close proximity to the Banks and Shipping the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf
Offices.
Intimations.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION,
No. 52.
NT the 7th lost. 16th Moon 16th day
TOTICE is hereby given that MONDAY,
being the BIRTHDAY oỈ HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR or CHINA, will be observed as a HOLIDAY at the Kowloon Customs Office, Exaluation Hulk and Stations.
--
All Examination of Cargo and clearances of | Junks will be suspended on that date.
H. ELGAR HOBSON, Commissioner of Custome
for Kowloon & District.
Custom House,
· Koploon, int Auguit, 1891.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
[865
Twill be Shot Me on SATURDAY, SIM
SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY" & TAIWANFOO,"
"HE Company's Steamship ---
THE
"THALES,"
Captain Hodgins," will be despatched for the abora Porta TO-MORROW, the 4th instant, at Noon
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. . Hongkong, 3rd August, 1893.
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EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR KOBE
P.M.
August-Ranges, 500 and 600 yards. Time,
3
THE Steamatip
ED, ROBINSON,
Hon. Secretary. [st
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mail Steamers.THE SHORT RANGE CUP and SPOONS THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate, tabies, is supplied with every delicacy, the ewfefas being THE BEDROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, epen on to
ander experienced supervision. spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. Rearllag Writing
and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, atcaks, &, aro saived at any hour
adjolas the HOTEL, and ls under the same Management.
The
A
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are a applied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the fiye floors above,
NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty. [846
NOTICE Is hereby given that the REGIS
TERS OF SHARES of the CORFORATION
·will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 5th to 19th day of Augurt next, (both days Inclusive), during which period no TRANSFER OF SHARIS can be registeret.
Hongkong, 12th February, 180%
R. TUCKER
Manager.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
'ENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING AND HOSIERY.
SUMMER UNDERWEAR, SHIRTS AND COLLARS. NEW SCARFS AND TIES.
RAIN COATS AND CHAIR APRONS.
1847
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 38th July, 1803
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held 'In the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 14, Praya Central, os MONDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock PM., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the 26th June, 1893, A
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 21st August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES. Secretary,
Hongkong, 1st Auga †, 1893.
(860
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE · DIVIDEND at the Rate of 6 FER
THE DI, DANDO. Bet sheer fert the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- holders beld this day, will be PAYABLE at the [199 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HANKING CORPG-
RATION on and after MONDAY, the gist Inst.
SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for WARRANTS,"
By Order of the Board of Directors.
T. ARNOLD, Secretary, Hongkong, 29th July, 1891.'
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of th's form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :- (a)-It secures an Immediate Provision
for wife and family or other rela-
Ilves in event of early death, (d)-It provides a Fund for Retirement ()-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accomalation of smati fixed sums of money, (d)-The Surrender and Joan values ata. larrerikan under ordinary Policier. 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN
THREE YEARS IN FORCE should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments, he will be entit'ed to receive on application, a FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Pros. pectus.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.
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1854
AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP
UMBRELLAS, LEGGINGS, RUBBER BOOTS.
HAT S.
TENNIS SHIRTS, TENNIS SCARFS, TENNIS SHOES, TENNIS BATS, TENNIS BALLS, TENNIS NETS.
BATHING DRAWERS, BATHING DRESSES, SPONGES, TOWELS, BATH SUNDRIES,
Hongkong, 5th July, 1803.
LANE CRAWFORD&C°%
[1071"
W. BREWER.
NEW STOCK ARTISTS' MATERIALS.
New Stock Ladies' Shoes. Tennis Bats, Balls, Nets, &c.
•
Hand-painted Photo, rames. Photo Albums. Photo Scipens New French Novels.
Hongkong, 12th July, 1893.
BOOKS OF TRAVELS.
BOOKS
New Mesic, 5 pleces for $1.
Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Coursing and Faldonry, Hunting and Driving. Billiards by Cook.
| Essays on Naval Defence.
Brásicy's Naval Annual, -
W. BREWER,
UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL,
QUEEN'S ROAD.
Hongkong, 31st July, 1893.
TO THOSE WHO VALUE THEIR SIGHT.
NOTICE,
"MENHUIR," Captain H. Craig, will be despatched as above. on of about FRIDAY, the 4th August. For Freight or Passage, apply to
3
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Cò,
Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1891.
[848 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA
TION COMPANY.....
MR. N. LAZARUS, UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAM
OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN.
By appointment to
H. H. THE MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN, EX-VICEROY OF INDIA,
BCC,
Is now here
And, previous to establishing
A LOCAL AGENCY May be consulted for SPECTACLES
at the
HONGKONG HOTEL
until the roth instant.
The system of Sight-testing (ontent 4,354), tavented by blas is now being universally
GOVERNMENT.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME,
AND TRIESTE.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS). THE Company's Steamship TH
" GISELA,"
Captain F. Kosovich, will be despatched sa above on SATURDAY, the 5th August, at Noon, Cargo will not be received on board after s P., prior to date of sailing.
For further information as to Passago and Freight, apply to:
C. ZANELLA, Agent.
Hongkong, 21nd July, 1893.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
adopted, and Mr. LAZARUS specially invites THE Steamship the Medi il Profession and all interested in OPTICAL SCIENCE to see this Beautiful Test and the latest improvements in
LENSES AND FRAMES,
As prescribed by Ophthalmic Surgeons. Hongkong, rath July, 1803
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR KOBE.
*HE' Steamship
THE
1659
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in this
"TORRIDON,”
1791
Captain Byron, will be despatched-as above ön TUESDAY, the 8th instant, at 5 PM.
For Freight, apply to
18, Praya Central,
JOHN ANDREW,-
Hongkong, 2nd August, 1893,
Agent.
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
-[841
[783
"STRATEDON," Captain W. Waring, will be despatched as ubora on SATURDAY, the 5th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, and August, 1891.
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"GIRB" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR ROCKHAMPTON, BRI BANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Taking through Cargo for ADELAIDE, TAIMA NIA and NEW ZEALAND PORTS)
THE Steamship
SIKH,"
Captain Rowley, will be despatched as abora an or about 6th August.
This Steamer has. Superior Accommodation.. for Saloon Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1803.
1849
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. THE Steamship
IT'
SHARES of this Company will be centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with ] "THE Steamship TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing to the same Namehe latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites remain Unpaid, "
By Order,
and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter,
1
R, LYALL,
Secretary,
1444
Hongkong, roth April, 1893.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c.
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1891. An Assistant will silind on Passengers' by Mall Steamers.
SUMMER CHARGES.N.B-TYLIGRAPHIC ADDRESS "CENTRAL, SHANGHAI.* JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 875 PER MONTH
for BOARD and LODGING In ROOMS facing Feddar Street or to the Eastward,
FURNISHED ROOMS without Board $45 Fer Month, Apply to Manager andfor Secretary.
HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, 19th May, 1893.
1587
THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, HE Undersigned are prepared to accept (Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Streetý TFIRE and MARINE INSURANCES on
THE
Hongkong, 7th July, 1801. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.
favorabic terma."
Current rates, and a guaranteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local Offices.
5. J. DAVID '& Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 1st November, 1891.
GENERAL NOTICE,
HE Undersigned has always thought that such a place as this was the one thing needed to fit in between HOTEL, LIFE and the PRIVATEBOARDING Hover-providing It be First-class in 'every detall. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK 1415 at any hour of the Day, up to 11 P.M.; or later if nollen be kiven." He fa also "prepared to SUPPLY MEALS-to-PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU or ORDER-be Parties_sendidg Diabes, c., for same-and Cash. Beale on application.
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY," (LIMITED)
CAPITAL,
EQUAL TO
TAELS 600,000 )
$833,333 33- RESERVE FUND mana $118,000.06.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LEE SING, Esq.
LOU TEO SHUN, Esq.
LO YEUX MOOM, Eaq."
MANAGER-HO AMÉL
Monthly Board for One Person...$35.00 Tiffin mammauj$15,00 AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always on hand and servëd in every Styl
Breakfast „miin........................$0.50 Tills banánimannaímos8075′′ -- Dinner ...........................$1.00 SPECIAL ĮTIFFINS and DINNERS served
W. THOMAS," Proprietor.
[528
MARINE RISKS OD GOODS, &e taken Excellent Style at short notice.
World.
Currant ·RATIS to all parts of the']
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA :WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1885, (869!
NOTICE
OTICE is hereby given that the' TRADE
NMARKS of the MAN LOONG (2)
FIRMY Manufacturers of PRESERVED GINGER and other SWEETMEATS, Dave been registered in this Colony pursuant to Onlinance No. 16 of 1873..
Head Office --HONAM, CANTOM. | Hongkong Office No. 375, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 1).
LEUNG YU SANG Manager WONG HOI CHOW, Nakkdighton, 11th May, 1893.
Hongkong, 3rd May, 1893-
BOARD AND RESIDENCE,"
→OMFORTABLY ~FURNISHED or UN-
FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation.
Apply to
Mr. MATHER,
z, Pedder's Hill Hongking, 48th February, 1893, **
LOST/-
. [36
ROM: Kennedy'r Horse Repository on R-Sunday, A FOX TERRIER : SLUT. White, with brown eams;' brown spot on tall,
dong, wyth July, 1899+
[640
nwned on
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F. E. REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
W. POWELL & CO.
NEW SHIPMENT OF
OIL COOKING
STOVES,
Hengress 29th July, 1803.
EVERY_SIZE.
W. POWELL & CO.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
JUST
T LANDED
CAPSTAN NAVY
CUT.
MILD; MEDIUM OR FULL-FLAVOURED IN HALF POUND AND QUARTER POUND
TINS,
PIONEER BRAND.
Hongkong, mand July, 1893.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
"MORAY," Captain Thomson, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the gth instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.
Agents.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1893.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
"HE'Steamship
THE
"ARGYLL
[863
Captain J. C. Williamson, R.N.R, will be despatched for the above Fart on or about WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, and August, 1893,
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"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
Steamship "TROCAS,"
Steamship "SPONDILUS."
Steamship “ELAX.”
Steamship "VOLUTE."
Steamship "MUREX"
Steamship "TURBO,"
Steamship "CONCH,"
Steamship "CLAM.".
Sternship "BULLMOUTH," -FOR-HAVRE AND LONDON, Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK.
THE
"HE Next Salling will be the Steamship
"SPONDILUS,. vía SAIGON, on or about asst August. To be followed by the Steamship
"ELAX" For Freight, &c., apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 18th July, 1893.
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N.B-The Steamers of this Lino will be despatched monthly, from Hangkong, and effer excepțional advantages to Skippers of perishable. cargo, owing to an improved method of ventila Han, Copies of reperis on out-turn of cargoes may be had on application to the Agents,
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG: HE Steamship
THE
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,”
Captain Cuming will be despatched as above" on or about SATURDAY, the sóth Angust, 201
For Freight or Famage, apply to ga
DODWELL, CAÁLILL & Co., Hongyang, sich 107, 1071-
"BENLARIG,"
Captain La Boutillier, is dae here on or about 5th August, and will have quick despatch as
above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1893.
[850
SAILING VESSELS.
THE
FOR NEW YORK.
HE roo A. I. Hawillan Bark
Mahony, Master, will load here for the above "FOOHNG SUEY"
Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, and August, 1893-
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L. 1. L. American Bark
"FREEMAN,"
[870
Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above, Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.
Hongkong, and August, 1893-
Consignees.
-1871
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "STRATHDON,*————
* FROM ANTWERP, GLASGOW AND
THE
SINGAPORE.
above Steamer having anivad, Consigu
send in their Ellis of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vaenului will be landed and stored at Cansigases' risk nad Expense.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co
Agents, Hongkong, 1st August, 1893
1816 NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
.0
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "MOGUL
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
HE' above Steamer having surfred, Consig The Cartha
by
send in their Bils of Lading for Countersigna ture, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from, alongside, de
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vannel: will be landed and stored at Consigneer risk. and expense.
DODWELL CARIILE
Agents"!
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