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Banks.

The

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN; AND

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

$1,000,000

CAPITAL CALLED-UP... 251,093.150

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Wm. Keswick, Feq.-Chairman, Adolf von André, Esq. F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbert Iveson, Erq. H. D. Stewart, Esq. David McLean, Esq.

HONGKONG COMMITTER: The Hon. J.J. Keswick. | The Hon. C. P. Chater. H. Hoppler, Esq.

Hrad Ofice-3, Princes Street, London, Branches-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and

Shanghai,

Agencies Penang. Singapore, and Yokohama:

RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS and Fixed Deposits, can be ascertained on app. Ucation.

A

CHANTREY INCHRALD,

Manager.

Hongler ng, soth April, 1803-

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED ...

BANKERS:

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£1,500,000 £1,185,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

INTEREST ALLOWED an

INT

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS at the Kate of a per cent.

per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS !---

For 12 Months.........................................5 per cent.

6

11

野

3

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·JOHN THURBURN,

3

Manager, Hongkong.

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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

£1,000,000

Authorised Capital ............................................. Subscribed Capital.......... 500,000

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

Court of Directors

D. Guilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolterfant, E.

ChowTang Shang, Esq. Kwan Hoi Chaca, Esq.

Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Hongkong Telegraph.

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

ASSURANCE.

r. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT-

AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned

(a)-It secures an immediate Provision for wife and family or other rela- tives in event of early death. (5)-It provides a Fund for Retirement. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investment

for the regalar accumulation of small fixed soms of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan valnes are larger than under ordinary Policies,

2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Policy-holder, wish to dis- continue future payments-he will be entitled to receive, on application,

■ FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate, amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Pros- pectus.

Full particulars on application,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co, -Agents, STANDARD LIFE ÖFFİCK.

|Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.–

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1893,

Intimations.

W. POWELL &

NOW OPENING

LARGE SHIPMENTS OF

& CO.

NEW GOODS.

PERSONALLY SELECTED BY OUR

MR. & MRS. JOHN POWELL.

Homokone. 9th September, 1893

W. POWELL & CO.

SHOOTING SEASON 1893!

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 (E.C.) or "ALLIANCE® GUNPOWDER.

16

Intimations.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MERT-

THE

ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held

SIX DOLLARS

PER QUARTER

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA-

TION COMPANY.

GOVERNMENT,

STEAM FOR

at the COMPANY HOTEL, on, FRIDAY, 15th UNDER MAIL. CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN September, it NOON, for the purpose of receiving Statement of the Accounts of the Company to jaib June, 1893, with the Report of the Director, and to dicuss any matters that may competently be brought before the meeting...

The TRANSFER" BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from and to 15th September. both days inclusive.

By Oder of the Board,

Secretary.

Taso

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, 25th August, 1893.

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."

HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS la

the above COMPANY will be held at the Head Orricz, Victoria, Hongkong, »» FRIDAY, the 15th September, at 4 o'clock Pat., for the purpose presenting the, Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 30th April last, and of declaring Dividends.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

both days inclusive.

SINGAPORE PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME, Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA,

AND TRIESTE.

MADRAS, PERSIAN GULY, RED SEA, BLACK SEA LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS),

THE Company's Steamship

T

་༔

"ORION."

Captain A. Orlando, will be despatched a above TO-MORROW, the roth instant, at Day- light, instead of as previously advertised.

Cargo will not be received on board after 3 P.M. prior to date of selling.

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to

C. ZANELLA,

Agent.

Hongkong, 9th September, 1893.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. THE German Steamer

"DEUTEROS."

[880

-PIGOU, WILKS AND LAWRENCE'S "ALLIANCE" SPORTING POWDER. | will be CLOSED from the and to the 15th Sep! | Captain W. A. Dinse, will be despatched for

NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.

WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS, GUN CLEANERS, &c. &c

[747

LANE CRAWFORD&C°

Hongkong, 9th August, 18e3.

(1071

THE

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

TH

THE Undersigned are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE INSURANCES én forablo terms,

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

S. J. DAVID & Co., Agents

[475

Hongkong, 1st November, 159.

NOTICE.

"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

T

MARINE RIBES ai CURRENT RATES on GOODS,

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.............$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world Branches-Londen, Yokohama, Shanghai and payable at any of ita Agencies.

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 1st Beptember, 1893.

Amoy

BANKERS:-

The Commercial Bank of Scotland.

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

Interent fez 11 monthe Fixed, per Cent.

P

ย

CURRENT ACCOUNTS'.

Hongkong, a4th May, 1893.

kntimations.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED. SUMMER CHARGES.

GENERAL NOTICE,

(173

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

MARITAL, TAELS 600,000)

EQUAL RESERVE

1,000 $833-333-33+

“UND menu $318,000.00,

IRECTORS. BOARD OF Lg Moon, Eaq. LEX SING, Esq.

Lo Y LOV TRO SEUN, Esq. |

MANAGER-HO AMEI. ·'t

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, “Kremlin ”—A. B, C. Coda—TELEPHONE, No. 32.

PROPRIETORS...

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

THE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodieus and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, TH affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others." It is situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Fodder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers, THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being

under experienced supervision. THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, ar lofty and well ventilated, open on to

Verandaas, are lighted by gas and itted throughout with electric communicators. pac Writing and Sash and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience,

Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public BROOMS (SIx )

The

A handsomely appointed GRILL ROOM, where chops, steaks, &c., are served at any hom

adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Management

||

The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by su Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey" pamenizare

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

Hongkong, rath. February, 189.

R. TUCKER

Manager

[193

W. BREWER.

JUST RECEIVED

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Hongkong, 24th August, 1893-

NOTICE.

W. H. RAY, Secretary.

[941

THE SHAMEEN HOTEL AND LAND COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTER is hereby given that the ORDI.

NARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS In the above-named Com. pany will be held in the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 7; D'AGUILAR STREET, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 23rd Instant, at Noon, for the purpose of recalving the Directors' Report and a Statement of Account of the Company's business to 30th June, and electing Directors and Auditor for the ensulag year.

Inclusive.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the toth to the 24th inst.,

By Order of the Board of Directors.

R. C. HURLEY, Secretary, Hongkong, 8th September, 1893.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

1000

AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERRED on which the Calls on the NEW SHARES standing in the same Name renala Unpaid.

By Order,

R. LYALL,

Hongkong, roth April, 1893.

THE PHARMACY, 28, QUEENS ROAD.

ESSRS. FLETCHER & Co. beg to

the above Ports on MONDAY, the 11th instant, at 2 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

KING WO CHEONG,

No. 32, Praya Central, Hongkong, 1st September, 1893, [979

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

, FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

THE Steamship

"MACDUFF." Captain Porter, will be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the 12th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agenti

1993

Hongkong, 5th September, 1893.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Steamship

"PORT ALBERT," Captain C. E. Bird, R N.R., will be despatched for the above Fort.on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 8th September, 1893. -1947

"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS,

Steamship "TROCAS,"

Steamship "SPONDILUS."

Steamship "ELAX"

Steamship "VOLUTE *

Steamship "MUREX,"

Secretary,

Steamuhip “TURBO,"

[444

Minform the Residents of Hongkong and

the Shipping Community, that they purpose OPENING at the above address in a few days

Steamship "CONCH,”. Steamship "CLAM.” Steamship "BULLMOUTH.”

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

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &, taken A. NEW STOCK of GENTLERS COLETE SHOES in BROWN RUSSIAN and First-class Drag Store. The store will be THE

$75 FER MONTH

RATES to all parts of the

World.

for BOARD and LODGING is ROOMS facing

Feddar Sheet or to the Eastward.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. „Hongkong, 14th December, 1984,

FURNISHED ROOMS without Board

$45 Per Month.

Apply to Manager and/or Secretary,

HONGKONG HOTEL.

[387 Hongkong, 19th May, 1893- THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, ¿Cornar of Queen's Rood and Duddell Street.) |

TH

HE Undersigned has always thought that such a place as this was the one thing needed to fit in between HOTEL, LIFE and the PRIVATE HOARDING HOURS-providing it be First-class in every detall. A place wheta.one may have his GRILLED CHOP ∞ STEAK at any hour ofthe Day, up to 11 PMLJ'or later if, notice be given. He is also; prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE PARTIES per MANU or ORDER-the Parties; sending

Notices of Firms,

NOTICE.

MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

1974

KAB. CHAU_TSEUNG - FAT-bas been. M Company, ufce Mr. WOO LINYUEN, decessed. IVA appointed SYCRETARY to the above

By Order of the Board of Directors, -

(KWAN HOI CHUEN), Managing Director. |Hongkong, tet September, 1893. HUMPHREYS ESTATE, AND FINANCE COMPANY; LIMITED.

1978

[RHART has been, appointed

MOROCCO LEATHER.

Also,

LADIES' WALKING SHOES ↳ MOROCCO LEATHER.

LADIES' TEÏNS SHOES, "The Renshaw," NEW STOCK BRIAR PIPES, TOBACCO POUCHES, &C SPLENDID STOCK of ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS and other. PICTURES. NEW PATENT OPAQUE BANK ENVELOPES. EXCHANGE TABLES, 2/- TO - $2.00

Hongkong, 26th August, 1893-

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

[659

CENTRAL HOTEL,

SHANGHAI.

Dishes, dec., for same-and Cash, Scale: on M SECRETARY, of the abere camed THIS long established SELECT Family Hed, situated on the Bund, facing the river, in the

application.

Monthly Board for One Persen...$15.00 -

Tiffin ..............................R TROO

AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS 'always

on hand and served in every Style

Breakfast ...............amanmimmt 010 Tifa imani$0.75 Dinner...

$1.00,

ہیں

SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served

in Excellent Style at short notice.

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895.

W. THOMAS, Proprietor.

[$28

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

"OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or -UN- FURNISHED ROOMS, with Bourð and -Table Accommodation.

Apply to

Mr. MATHERS,

Company.

"JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

Governing Directors. Hongkong, 7th September, 1893-

NOTICE

M

[997

R. HART, BUCK La Cathorized to Sign

'our'FIRM per procuratiop..

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON. Hongkong, 7th September, 1893.ra

(998

AE. SKEELS&Co.,

orphle Address. “SOBRINOS," Hongkong.

(ABC Code 4th Edition.)

AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS &

GENERAL MERCHANTS. No, 17, PRAYA CENTRAL, A

‚ Hongkong,"18th February, 1833, 2*** (34) PELAN

37 Pedder's Hill. | Under Memes, Douglas Lapraik & Co.'s Offices.

BOTMERISK. ADE. SEEELS, & Co under take:Sales Privately, or by Auction, of 'aafy

F. BLACKHEAD & CO. på Goods of Property. Frompt Shitlements SRIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS), (MAHSINGLui Immediate Cash advances on

COAL AND PROVISION MER,jal Goods for Auctions vik, CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS || Cargoes received for Storage, Insurances

AND GENERAL COMMISSION

AGENTS,

PRAVA CENTRAL, HONGKONG,

SOLE AGENTS FORDDAV

COMPOSITION, VIESNE

HARTKANN'S GREY PAINT; DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,

EVERY KIND OF

SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES:

ALWAYS IN STOCKI

SONABLY PRICES.

•Mongkung“ 14th July, 1895.

efectada puhutavad

Hongkong, 28th Apell, 1893, (77

Masome.

LO

OF, HONGKONG,

1618, B.C

centre of the Settlements, has lately, undergon extensive altersilóns, and is now Etted with he latest modern improvements, including B and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Spites, and Single Rooms, with bot and cold water lalón, DOUCER, SHOWER Symant, etc., and hested to a comfortable temperature during wintes.

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATİDINNER PARTIES, 866...

The Electric Lighting now partly laid onfill be completed during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Passengerby Mall Steamers... N.B.—TILIGRAPHIC ADDRESS >—"CENTRA) SHANGHAL".

736

FE. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

[170

S

JUST LANDED

CIGARETTES,

in Splendid Condition, of the followin Well Known and very Popular Branda je WEET CAPORAL

KINNEY'S STRAIGHT CUT.

OTTO ROBE

OGDEN'S BIRD'S KYK.

FULL DRESS STRAIGT CUT,

YELOW PLUSH

KELLY WALSH, LIMITED,”

| 218 Angat,:180g

1994

* Next Sailing will be the Steamikip

"ELAX,"

managed by a thoroughly competent Chemist who will take every care that all Drugs and

| via BANGKOK and SINGAPORE, on or about 1st Chemicals used in the compounding of pres← October, criptions are Pure and Fresh,

For Freight, &c., apply to

FLETCHER & Co. will have on hand a good selection of Draggista, Sundries and Patent Medicines. [The exact date of Opening will be announced

Later.

FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 4th September, 1893,

SHEWAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 31st August, 1893.

[971

N.B-The Steamers of this Line, will be despatched monthly from Hongkong, and offer

(95g exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishabla

cargo, owing to an improved method of vestlig tion. Copies of reports on out-lura of cargoes may be had on application to the Agents,

"ALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

WINE and SPIRIT. MERCHANTS, : HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, LONDON AND

GLASGOW.

F939

13, Queen's Road, Hongkong, 24th August, 1803. CAPTAIN CH, ROBINSON, COAL CONTRACTOR, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE.

HIPS VISITING MANILA, SUPPLIED

WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, WATER and BALLAST, BOATS".. Manila, sth March, 1893, 1 ener [338

HONGKONG TIMBER

YARD, WANCHAL REGON-PINE SPARS and LUMBER

Always on Hand

L. MALLORY, Hongkong, zetk- ime,/188122

1738

Shipping

STEAMERS.

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR NEW YORK... “HE 3/3 L. L. L American Bark THE

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

For Freight, apply to

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

1877

Consignees.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM, NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM SHANGHAI AND KOBE TRE Steamship

ORION" having anired, Consignces of Cargo are hereby,,, informed that, their Goods, are being lasaed ni their risk, Into the Godewas of the Hoo kon and Kowloon, Wharf, and Godówn“ Cómpany Limited whence delivery may be obtained, east, No Claims will be admitted, alles thái Goodi on | have ich the Godowany and all clalian grust zməy sent in to the. Undersigned before Noon on the 2 14th instant, or they will not be recognised).

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any

AMT Goods remaining in the Godowns aher tha Instant, will be, adbject to rent

** Büs of Lading will be countersigned by no

C. ZANZILAŞI

Agententhe Honiging, 8th September, 1893, a [8ta,

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA. PACIFIC MAIL- STEAMSHIP COMPANY,\"

TION COMPANY.

UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WHEN THE ÄUEZRIAM. GOVERNMENT.

V

STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND ROBE THE Company's Steamship

*MARQUIS BACQUEHEM” ⠀ Cappila C. Wallsching, will leave for the above PIACH WEDNESDAY; the 19th lustaat, at

NELLA

· For Fright or Passage, apply tag

September, 1893

7

NOTICE

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per, Steamer

Co

CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO FULLER The Aborn, Steamer having arffed, Contignoir of Cargo, are Hereby requested to send in thels T Bild of Lading for Countersignature, andto takía!!. Immediaw delivery of their Goods from alongs ade

Caryn impeding the discharge of the Vosse will be landed and stored at Consignors, tas

and

1. S. VAN BUR

Hoagung di September, 15ggaran