1893-08-17 — Page 1

No. 3525

Banks.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

Entimations.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital.......... £1,000,000 Subscribed Capital....................................................... 500,000 HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors

Chow Tung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

D. Gülies, Esq. Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chlef Manager, ·" GEO, W, F, PLAYFAIR.

Branches--London, Yokohama, Shangbai and

Amoy.

BANKERS-

The Commercial Bank of Scotland,

Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (14)

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent

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CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Hongkong, 24th May, 1893,

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

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

CAPITAL CALLID·UP..........

£1,000,000

251,093.13.0

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chaliman. Adoll von André, Esq. | F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Eng. 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, Bronches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hoogkong, aid

Shanghai.

Agencies Penang, Singapore, and Yokohama.

A

RATES OF INTEREST,

LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS |

and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained

on application.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkang, Joth April, 1803.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF "INDIA, LIMITED.

(81)

AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,600,000 SUBSCRIBED.£1,125,000

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT Stock Bank, LIMITED.

'NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance,

ON FIXED DEPOSITS :—

For 13 Monthe...omaž pôr cent.

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JOHN THURBURN,

CORPORATION.

NOTICEY HALF YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the Cry HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of August. next, at 13 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1893-

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th July, 1893.

(846 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

is hereby given that the ORDI-

NTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION TOTICE is hereby given that the REGIS-

will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 5th to 19th day of August next, (both dayą inclusive), during which period to TRANSFER OF SHARES can be registered.

$847

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chiel Manager. Hongkong, 28th July, 1893-

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA. DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET.

in the OFFICES of the COMPANY, No. 14, Prays Central, on MONDAY, the 31st August, at 3 o'clock P., for the purposs of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the 10th June, 1893.

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,

Hongkong, 15! Augu:l, 1893.

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

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DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK AND COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"HE SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1893.

Intimations.

W. POWELL & CO.

EX S. S. "GLENFRUIN”

"K"

BOOTS AND SHOES,

Hongkong 17th August 1803

NE

EVERY SIZE.

W. POWELL & CO.

W. BREWER.

I

[EW STOCK ARTISTS MATERIALS. BOOKS OF TRAVELS.

New Stock Ladies' Shorr.

Tennis Bals, Balls, News, &c.

Hand-painted i kolo zames. Photo Albumis.

Photo Screens.

Novels,

Hongkong, 13th July, 1893.

New Merle, 5 places for $1.

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Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Conrsing and Falconry, Hunting and Driving, Billiards by Cook,

Essays on Naval Defence,

Brassey's Naval Anzual,

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD

SHOOTING SEASON 1893!

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FOWLING PIECES IN CASES WITH IMPLEMENTS. MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES, WINCHESTER CARBINES, COLTS' "LIGHTNING" CARBINES, REVOLVERS.

ELEY'S CARTRIDGE CASES :---

METAL-COVERED, GREEN, BLUE AND BROWN.

CARTRIDGES LOADED with (EC) or "ALLIANCE" GUNPOWDER.

Intimations.

EDISON'S LATEST IMPROVED LOUD- SPEAKING PHONOGRAPH.

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.GM.G., AND SUITE.

PROFESSOR SERS. bavlog decided la remala a few days longer in Hongkong, Is prepared to receive orders for privato entertali mopts at any realdent's house, and will aid show dally in a private room at the Victoria Hotel

Come and bear what is justly called the "WONDER OF THE 19TH CENTURY,” which reproduces the best Songs and Music of the most famous Celebrities of the World,

Prices strictly moderate.

Hongkong, 14th August, 1893,

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, 'LIMITED.

NOTICE.

SIX DOLLARS PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

HE Company's Steamship

"NAMOA,"

Captain Harila, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at Noen,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 17th August, 1893.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

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FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

THE Company's Steamship

AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP INCR, Instead of as previously not tastat

SHARES of this

be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same. Name remain Unpaid.

By Order,

R. LYALL Hongkong, roth April, 1893-

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

Secretary.

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SUMMER CHARGES.

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, $75 PER MONTH

for BOARD and LODGING is ROOMS facing Feddar Street or to the Eastward,

FURNISHED ROOMS without Board $45 Per Month. Apply to Manager and/or Secretary.

HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, 19th May, 1893.

1587 THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, (Cornar of Queen's Rood and Duddell Street.)

PIGOU, WILKS AND LAWRENCE'S "ALLIANCE SPORTING POWDER. THE Undersigned has always thought that

NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.

above COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 21st August, at 3.30 PM., for the purpose of WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS, First-class in every detail. A place where one presenting the Report of the Directors and

|| Statement of Accounts to 31st December last.

The TRANSFER DOOKS of the. Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to 21st August, 'both days inclusive.

By Oider of the Board of Directors,

FRANK W. WATTS, Manager.

Hongkong, gth August, 1893.

THE STEAMSHIP "OORYIA."

Hongkong, 9th August, 1893.

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"AKE notice that I have received an autho-

TAR

Hoard of Trade, "Loudch,"

change the name of the Steamship "OURVIA"

GUN-CLEANERS, &c. &c..

LANE.CRAWFORD&C°3

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CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

Manager, Hongkong, and that from this date the said Steamship will THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, situated on the Bend, facing the river, in the

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

be called and known by the rame of “KWONG centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive alterations, and is now fitted with

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HOL"

ASSURANCE.

1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned: (a)-It secures an Immediate Provision for wite and family or other rela- lives in event of early death,

The Steamer leaves HONGKONG (Jardine's Wharf, West Point) for CANTON on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, at 6.30 PM.; and leaves CANTON for HONGKONG on MON- DAYS, WIDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 5 P.M. The steamer has always Superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers.

TSEUNG SZ KAL Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.

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F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SÄILMAKERS,

·COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENEral commISSION

AGENTS,

PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG, SOLE AGENTS FOR

(6)-It provides a Fund for Reilremeal HARTMANN'S RAHTIEN'S GENUINE

(c)-It supplies an excellent Investment

for the regular accumulation of small fixed suma of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan valsen sit larger than vader ordinary Policies

2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Policy-holder wish to de- continuo future payments-he will be entitled to receive, on application, a FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Pros pectus.

Fall particulars on application,

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COMPOSITION.

HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT.

DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,

ALC

EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT

*798

REASONABLE PRICES.

Hỏngkong, 14th July, 1893,

D R

K NOR K'S LION BRAND ANTIPYR IN E. (DOSE FOR ADULTS 15 TO 35 ORAINS TROY.)

the most approved and most efficacious Is ADA GRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS, INFLUENZA, DENGUE ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH," and any other complaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly recommended by the Medical Fically. Ask for Dr. KNORR'S ANTIPYRINE Each Tin bear the Inventor'a signature "Dr. KNORR in red letters,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agents, STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. Hongkong, 8th August, 18934

(747 SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.

HE Undersigned are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES favourable terms,

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

S. J. DAVID & Co, Agents.

Lus

Hongkong, 1st November, 1891.

GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED)

“DERMATOL" is the best Vulnerary↑ Its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds,

described as amasing.

To be had at avery reputed Chemisi aud Druggist.

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

Beware of spurious imitations.. *Hongkong, 1st April, 1803.

¡AN. APPEAL

he latest modera Improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites

and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYK, etc, and heated

to a comfortable temperature during winter.

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINner parties," Orc.

The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Passengers by Hall Steamers. N.B.-TELEGRAPHIĊ ADDRESS :—"CENTRAL, SHANGHAL”

736

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NOW READE

PRICE $2.50.

DOLLARS AND STERLING

EXCHANGE TABLES,

AT DIFFERENT RATES

FROM 2 TO 3/

ASCENDING BY ONE SIXTEENTH OF A PENNY.

Hongkong, 5th August, 1803,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

PUBLISHERS:

THE

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HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin A, B. C. Coda--TELEPHONE, No. 31.

PROPRIETORS.................................................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,

"HE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best'aypointed Hotel in the Far East, [406 Tunequalled accommodation to travellers and others, hele situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongling Club, adjacent to Pedder's Whari the principal landing stage of the Colony) and is close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passenger and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers THE TABLE D'HOTE, af separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cutries, being

ander experienced aspervision. THE BED-ROOMS with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open en to Capacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' During Rochus, the new, Bar and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, de, are sosyod, at may kom.

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the rme Management

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT CALE ROAD, begs mess CAPITAL TO TALLS 100

TAELS 600,000 #833.53333,spectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports,; for their kind RESERVE FUND ...................................... $318,000.00

patronage and support, and desires to state that The will be pleased to reveive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK. LIE SIND, Eig.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Calls Lou TSO SHUN, Esq. Lo Yeux Moon, Esq.

and Collars renewed on old ones.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

MANAGER-HO AMEL [ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c,tiken at CURRENT Raras to all parts of the

MA

$57orld.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 FRAYA" "WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, 1885.

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

The Superioress will also be most grateful for any FAYER, or old ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters,

Hengitong, sand April, 1Bgs.

1493

The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only ars expplied, HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the Istest and most approved type couray pääsengers

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five floors above. NIGHT PORTERS und WATCHMEN are continually on duty,

xath February, 1898

R. TUCKER

such a place as this was the one thing. needed to fit in between HOTEL LIVE and the PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE-providing it be may have bis GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at any hour of the Day, up to 11 PM.; or later If notice be given. He is also prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MENU OF ORDER-the Parties sending Dishes, &c., for same-and Cash. Scale on application.

Monthly Board for One Person...$35.00 Tiffia sa

$15.00 AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always on hand and served in every Style.

Breaklet............

- SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served

in Excellent Style at short notice.

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1893.

W. THOMAS,

Proprietor.

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BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

*OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN.

COMURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and

Table Accommodation.

Apply to

Mrs. MATHER,

"SAGAMI MARU,” Captain Crichton, will be despatched for the at Noon, of notified.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS,

Agent.

Hongkong. 15th August, 1893,

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. HE Steamship

TH

"BENALDER,"

Captain Mcfatosb, will be despatched as abora en or about 19th fastant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CA,

Agents.

Hongkong, 9th August, 1893.

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FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

THE Steamship

"HANKOW," Captain West, will be despatched as above on or about SATURDAY the roth instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Ageals. Hongkong, 14th August, 1893-

1909

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL

HE Steamship

THE

Captain J. C. Williamson, R.N.R, will be "ARGYLL,"

despatched for the above Port on or about SUNDAY, the 20th instant, instead of as pro viously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.

K

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,

"MONMOUTHSHIRE,"

Captain Coming, will be despatched as above on ar about SATURDAY, the 26th August.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, a8th July, 1893.

SAILING VRSSELS.

FOR NEW YORK,

"HE 100 A. I.. Hawallan Bark

2, Pedder's HILL THE

Hongkong, 28th February, 1893.

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J. W KEW & COS STEAM WATER BOAT S. PURE FRESH WATER. "HE attention of SHIPOWNERS, AGENTS and CAPTAINS is called to the Superior Quality of TYTAM FILTERED WATER offered by

THE

W. KEW & Co., also to the advantages derived from their being able to Supply their Water in one-fourth the time occupied by the old fashioned and obsolete hand pumps.

No impeding the loading or "discharging of Cargo.

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Quickest despatch with lowest possible rates.

J. W. KEW & Co., c/o Carmichael & Co, Ld.. Hongkong, 13th June, 1893. CAPTAIN CH. ROBINSON, COAL CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE.

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"FOOHNG SURY,” Mabony, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, zad August, 1893,

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FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L. L. L American Bark

"FREEMAN," Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. · Hongkong, and August, 1893.

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Consignées.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"PERUM

SHISHISITING MANILA SUPPLIED

WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE C

WATER and BALLAST BOATS: Manila, 13th March, 1893-

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

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"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Steamship “TROCAS”. Steamship "SPONDILUS.” Steamship "ELAX" Steamship "VOLUTE” Steamship "MUREX.” Steamship "TURBO,” Steamship "CONCH." Steamship "CLAM," Steamship "BULLMOUTH."

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to NEW YORK.

THE Next Sally will be the Steamship

"SPONDILUS,

via SINGAPORE, on or about arst August To be followed by the Steamship

"ELAX." For Freight, &c., apply to

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1893. IV.B.-The Steamers of this Eina will be despatched monthly from Hongkong and affer Exceptional advantages to Shippers of perie) Ambla cargo, owing to an improved method of vi mtilas tions Coplas of reports in'ont-tums of cargoes may be kad on application to 18s Agenda/)

The abors Steamer having arrived, Consigneen of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bilis of Lading for Countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from alongs alde.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vemel 'will be landed and staged at Consignees' risk and

expense.

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1. 3. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

Hongkong, 15th; August, 1893,

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

-48, 5. "TARTAR,"

FROM MIDDLESBRO, HAMBURG AND

STRAITS

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their tiak irti the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowlor Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the "wharves dellwery may be obtained.

Orional cargo will be forwarded unless not to the contrary be given before 3 P.M. TODAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 19th instant, will be subject

to rent.

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- wanted to the Undersigned on or before the 19th instant, or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowny where they will be examined on the r9th instant, at 3 7.3.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Leding will be countersigned by

DA, DODWELL, CARLIAL & Co.,

"Acenta,

Hongkong, 18th August, XB13-