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Hongkong

Telegraph

TIJANZE

19 JANGA

3654

Bants.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

„Authorised Capital ...................................................... £1,000,000

Subscribed Capital.............................................. 1.

500,000

HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.

D. Gilles, Esq.

Enstrances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

Cours of Directors

ChowTung Shang,E19.1, Chan Kit Shan, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq. H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chief Manager,

GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and

Amoy

BANKERS: ---

The Commercial Bank of Scotland, Parrs Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld)

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Interest Fat 12. Fixed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, 16th November, 1893. THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

1,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP ninɛ 251,093.15.0

DANKERS

CAPITAL & COUNTIES HANK, LIMITED.

FAD OFFICE:

HEAD

No. 3, PRINCE's STREET, LONDON.

BRANCHES:

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAL

AGENCIES:

PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA.

RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED of CURRENT ACCOUNTS And Fixed Deposits can be ascertained on application,

ASSURANCE.

AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this furin of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:- (a)-It secures an immediate Provision

for wile and family or other rela- tives in eveur of carly denib, (5)—It provides a Fund for Retirement.. (c)-It supplies an excellent Investment

for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money. (d)-The Sutrenuer god loan values we 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 OFFICE.

Hongkong, 8th August, 1893, -

LIMITED.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1894.

Intimations.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

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Intimations.

NOTICE.

THIRTY DOLLARS-

PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

COMPANY. LIMITED.

'HE · HONGKONG STEAM-LAUNCH THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP

COMPANY: beg to announce that they have PURCHASED. The Fleet of the Steim- Launch Company, Limited, and are prepared

WITH A VIEW TO Effecting a clearanCE, WE OFFER THE WHOLE to let Launches by the Day or Hour.

W"

STOCK OF OUR

PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES,

MOSTLY IN CABINET SIZE, AT A DISCOUNT OF 25 PER CENT,

A SELECTION OF OVER 500 TO CHOOSE FROM.

THIS OFFER WILL REMAIN OPEN during the monTH

OF JANUARY ONLY.

Hongkong, 11th January, 18:4

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

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W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

5,000 NEW CHEAP NOVELS.

JALLACE'S PRINCE OF INDIA, axibor | Dancing Pomps

W Ben Hur.

A Telegraph Code.

Gelkie's Text Book of Geology.

New Queen's Regulations.

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All the Christmas Annuals.

THE LION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

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very description of Banking and Exchange W AGENTS for the above Company, and

business transacted.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager. Hongkong, 61b Rovember, 1803.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

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AUTHORISED CAPITAL ...........,£1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED ..................... £1,125,000

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED. NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS in the Rate of a per cent. per annum on the Dally Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS ;--

For 12 Moats....................................................5 per cent,

6

3

E bave This Day been appointed

are prepared to accept FIRE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

New Stock Solid-sole Tennis Shoes.

| Also the Renshaw Shoe.

Association and Rugby Footballs.

·Indian Club.

Chevalier's New Song, "Nipper's Lullaby."

Gentlemen's Brown Rasela and Call Walking|New Dance Music,

Boots and Shoes,

The Company's Launch “PERSEVERANCE". will make daily trips to Macao.

Tris

OFFICES, PEDDER STREET. Hongkong, 17th January, 1894. THE HONGKONG BRICK AND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS 4

be held in the Offics of the Company, No. 9. Praya Central, on SATURDAY, the noth January, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and State- ment of Accounts to the 31st October, 1993.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 20th Inst, both days inclcalve.

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By Order of the Board of Directors.

W. A. DUFF, Secretary. Hongkong, 6th January, 1894.

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SHIPBUILDERS, HONGKONG,

GENERAL

NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

HE THIRD ANNUAL

MEETING of MEMBERS will be beid in the Rooms, No. 13, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 22nd January, at 8.45 PM, for the purpose of receiving the Report of Managing Committee and Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1893.

ROBERT. MITCHELL, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 9th January, 1894.

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

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

Hongkong, 6th January, 1807

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DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. Hongkong, ist January, 1894.

SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF

NEW ZEALAND,

TFIRE MARINE INSURANCES on “HE Undersigned are prepared to accept

(vaourable terms.

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

S. J. DAVID & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 1st November, 1897.

NULICE,

CENTRAL HOTEL,

Electric Lighting

throughout

the Premises,

SHANGHAI.

Telegraphic Address :- "CENTRAL SHANGHAL,"

*HIS long-established'SELECT Family Hotel, altuated on the Bund, facing the river in the

1415 T

"HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

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THE

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

(20

Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

A

Auctions.

FURNITURE SALE BY

E. SKEELS & Co.,

at their

SALE ROOM3, 17, Praya CENTRAL,

an SATURDAY next, 20th January, 1894,

AT 1.45 P.M. prompt, (For Sundry Accounts.)

USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COTTAGE PIANO, &c.

Compilting Drawing room. Dining+oom and Bid-room Farniture, Handsome Sideboards, Overmantela, Double and Si-gle Wudrabes with Bevelled Glass, Dressing Tables, Marble-Top and Fancy Tables, Extension Di Ing-Tables, Chests of Draweis, Book cases. Writing De ks, Fenders

...$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CuarenY RATES on GOODS, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 24th November, 1893.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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centre of the Settlements, is now fitted with the fatest modern Improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Sultes and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, SPRAYS, etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter.

COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS. SEPARATÈ ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, &c. An Assistant attends on Passengers by Mall Steamers, N.B.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000

$833.333-33- EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND... $318,000.00,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE SING, Esq.

LO YEUR MOON, Esq., LOU TEO SHUN, Esq.

MANAGER.-HO AMEI.

and Fire Trots, Double and Single Bedsteads, MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken

Carpets, Rugs and Vorious

HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.

On View from Friday,

SALE TERMS :—As customary.

A. E, SKEELS & Co.,

Auctioneers & Valuators. f114

Hongkong, 17th January, 1894.

Notices of Firms.

TH

NOTICE.

HE Business hitherto conducted by the MITSU BISHI SHA and MÍTSU BISHI COLLIERIES, wll from and after the Itt January, 1894, be carried on by a Limited Partnerabip under the STYLE of the MITSU

BISHI GOSHI-KWAISHA (MITSUBISHI Co., ID) of which Mr. IWASAKI HISAYA | the Managing Partner.

AGENTE! NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

H. U. JEFFRIES,

Manager.

Hoogkong, 8th January, 1804

NOTICE,

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R. FREDERICK BROUGHAM MAR- MALLE This Day bean admitted a

PARTNER in our FIRM.

Amoy, ret January, 1894-

!

TAIT & Co.

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Masonic,

VICTORIA

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No. 525

CHAPTER,

REGULAR CONVOCATION of the

A the

ALASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW,

World.

CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 &.4, PRAYA WEST. Kangkang, 17th December, 1885.

Intimations.

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRIETOR.

DAWSON'S PERFECTION

OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.

ALLISTON & CO., SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far East,

62, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, 11th December, 1893.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY,

1974 RACING GEAR.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

"HE SHORT HANGE, CUP will be Shot

Ranges, 500 and 600 yards. Time, 3.43 P.M.

ED, ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 17th January, 1894+

NOTICE. TOTICE is hereby given that the TRADE

MARKS of the CHU KWONG LAN (朱雞鹽) md CHU YAU LAN (朱自腐) FIRMS respectively, Manufacturers of TO- BACCO, have been duly Registered in this Colony, pursuant to Ordinance 16 of 1873 and 8 al 1886,

CHU KWONG LAN AND CHU YAU LAN, Hongkong, 5th January, 1894-

THE

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FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.

•HẸ Company's Steamship

THE

* ZAFIRO."

Captain A, W. R. Chbban, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY; the sath Inst., at 4 P.M. for Passengers.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co.

General Managers.

Hongkong, 17th January, 1894.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

fito

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI "THE Company's Steamship

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Captain Hall, will be despatched for the above "FORMOSA,"

Ports on SUNDAY, the 21st instant, at Day- light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers, Hongkong, 17 January, 1894.

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"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

HE Steamship THE

"ARGYLL,"

Captain Williamson, R.N.R., will be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the ajrd inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,

Agents, Hongkong, 15th January, 1894

1106

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,

PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADILAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

NOTICE is hereby given that the SIXTH (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND

ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in this COMPANY will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Boildings, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th January, 1894, at 12 c'clock (NOON), for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, | 1893.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 15th to WEDNESDAY, the 24th January, 1894. (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary. Hongkong, 8th January, 1804.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the FIFTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of

the SHARHOLDERS in this COMPANY will be

held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Build- ingy, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th January. 1894, at 12.30 o'clock, for the purpose of receiv Ing the Report of the Board of Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1893.

The REGISTER of ́SHARES will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 20th to WEDNES DAY, the 24th January, 1891, (both days incia- sive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to the

Hongkong Land Investment and

Agency Company, Limited, General Agents for the West Point Ballding Company, Limited. Hongkong, 8th January, 1894.

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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

T

HE Steamship

"GUTHRIE,"

Captain Heims, will be despatched for the abere Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant, at Daylight.

for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, fee, &c, throughout the voyage. A duly quali Bed Surgeon is carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 16th January, 1894-

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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL-

THE Steinship

"FLINTSHIRE," Captain Dwyer, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about THURSDAY, the agih inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 17th January, 1804. (1218

"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON. HE Steamship

ΤΗ

"BULLMOUTH,”

Captain Scott, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about TUESDAY, the 30th instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co,

Agents.

Hongkong, 4th January, 1804

SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

NURDINARY EVERAL MEETING THE 100 A. L. British Ship

of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Com- pany's Offices, Victoris Buildings, on MONDAY, the 29th January, 1894, at NOON, for the purpose Report of the Board of Directors,

STABLE REQUISITES.er with, a Statement of Accounix for the

RACING SADDLES, WHIPS, BRIDLES, WEIGHT CLOTHS, SADDLE CLOTHS, ROLLERS, GIRTHS,

&C.,

Bye.

LANE CRAWFORD&C">

Hongkong, 30th December, 1803.

THE

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HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, “Kremlin "--A, B, C. Code.—TELEPHONE, No. 31. -

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PROPRIETORS..

the 19th instant, at 8.30 for 9. pt. precisaNGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, rath January, 1894-

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· OBTAINED 28 HIGHEST PRIZES et ita CHICAGO. WORLD'S FAIR.

Improved FAMILY and MANUFACTUR REGULAR MEETING of the EOTHEN ING MACHINES, Gold Wholesale, Retail, and AMARK LODGE will be held at the FREE on the Insialment Plan by

LOTHEN MARK LODGE, No.' 354«

MASONE HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNES DAY, the 24th ins,' at 8.10 (ox 9 past, preclasly, Visiting Brothren are cordially invited to attend."

Houriang 17th January 1Bank ARE

H. E. BOTTLEWALLA & Co,

Sale Agents, # Páguilar Street.

· Hongiang, and JnUMATY, 1994)STERN

„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

"MACMILLAN,” Guthrie, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st December. 1803.

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FOR NEW YORK. THE 100 A. I. British Ship

twelve months ending arst December, 1893.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 22nd to MONDAY, the 29th January, 1994, (both days THE laclusive), during which period to Transfer of Shares can be registered."

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Company, Limited, Agents for the Kowloon Land and Building Company, Limited, Hongkong, 13th January, 1894.

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THE

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, – į "HE FIFTY-FIFTH ORDINARY HALF-

YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOL DERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 18. Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the aud February, at 1a o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Account, déclaring a Divi- dead, and electing Directors and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company THE HONGKONG HOTEL-the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, will be CLOSED from the 20th instant to the commodation is in Eaand February, Inclusive. the town, opposite" the General Fost Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf By Order of the Board of Directora. (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping

T. ARNOLD, Offices

Secretary. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and ba rage to and from all Mail Steamers, Hongkong, 15th January, 1894. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separato tables, in supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being

under experienced supervision,

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THE BED ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, as lofty and well ventilated, open on to

spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience. The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only ars supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers

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

Hongkong, 17th November, 1892

R. TUCKER

THE

NOTICE.

"BANGALORE," Condon, Master, will load here for the shore Post, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 8th December, 1893.

FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 L. I, IL. American Ship

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"KENILWORTH," Baker, Master, now at Shangbal, will load here for the above Port," "and" will have quiche i despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co, Hongkong, 5th December,, 1893.

FOR SALE,

́ ́APAN HAND-MADE PAPERS,

'AN PRINTING PAPERS.

JAPAN

JAPAN

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JAPAN

JAPAN

"APAN COPYING PAPERS.

“HE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the

· KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART..

MAATSCHAPPIJ,

[APAN WALL PAPERS.

&c.

-PRICES VERY MODERATE,

ORDERS respectfully solicited by the Under,

are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading to Forts of Java, Sumatra (East and West. Court). Celebes, Timer, Sunda Islands, Dutch New Guinea, &c., &c. Bills of Lading for, through signed, Cargo from those Forte to be presented to the Undersigned for countersignature, PS KANSANPLAUTE, WEGENER & Co.

Meinleger Walk Norémber 1994.

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,

8, Queen's Road Central