1894-01-29 — Page 1

Hongkong

No. 3663

33anks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

A tharlied Capital

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

£1,000,000 cinem£ 500,000

HEAD OFFICE LONGKONG,

Chow Tung Shang, Esq.

Court of Directors:—

D. Gilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

H. Stolierfoht, Esqi

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD.

ENDOWMENT

ASSURANCE.

Kwan Hot Chuen, Esq. I. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT

AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned :- (a)-It secures an immediate Provision

Chlel Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAY FAIR. Branches-Landon, Yokohama, Shanghai and

Amor.

BANKERS:---

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

'Interest for 12 OLIS Fixed, $ per cent.

Hongkong, 16th November, 1893.

[7

Celegraph

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1894.

Entimations.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

NEW FRENCH NOVELS.

Jeas Dalbret-Cousine Hèlèac. J. H. Menos-Deux Feuilles au Vent. Comte Leon Tolstoilé Salut est en vous. Vioase. De Pitray, Né De Ségur—L'Obseau de Jeanne Leroy Le Roman D'Arlette.

Passage. Louis Paullan-Parts qui Mendle Lean A. Daudet-L'Astre Noir, Cte, Stanislas Rzewuskl-Deborah.

Henry Ribusson—Sans Entraver. Charles EdmondwLa Malson J. R. Cossemant. Paol Mahalin Le Roi de la Ligue.

| Fra: gols Coppès-Mon Franc Parler.

J. Ricard--Cristal F&é,

Philibert Audebrand-Mèmoires d'un PianANE. Georges Beaume-Us Vieux Coq.

P Penct-Manaite Audiè,

George Bonamour-Trols Femmes.

for wile and family or other sela-Ernest andet-Les Coulisses de la Société Piano Sales-Marthe et Marie,

tives in event of early death. (1)—It provides a Fund for Restrement. (c)—It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money. (d)-The Surrender and loan values are larger than under ordinary Policies.

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN

THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBET CAPITAL

***$1,000,000

CAPITAL PA'D-UP 251,093.15.0

BANKERS:

CAPITAL & COUNTLES BANK, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE:

No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON, BRANCHES :

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAI

AGENCIES:

PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA, RATES OF INTEREST,

ALLOWED OR CURRENT ACCOUNTS

and Fixed Deposits can be ascertained

on application.

Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

THREE YEARS IN FORCE- should the Follcy-holder wish to dia-

continue future payments-he wilt

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 particolars on application,

STANDARD LIFE Office.

_DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, Eth August, 1801

[747

LIMITED.

THE LION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

have This Day been appointed

CHANTREY INCHBALD. WE AGENTS for the above Company, and

Manager.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1893.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

132

AUTHORISED CAPITAL.£1,200,000 SUBSCRIBED

BANKERST

...£1,185,000

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 12 Montba..........................................5 per cent.

נו

6

Ti

門

3

13

+3

JOHN THURBURN,

· Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkon 4th February, 1893.

NOTICE.

(zo

THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED. HAREHOLDYRS are rerninded that the SHAREUND INSTALMENT OF CALL, amountleg to FIVE SHILLINGS per Share on the Ordinary Shares of the, Bank, is DUE on the Tat February, 1894, and is PAYABLE at the Office of the Birk, No 4 Queen's Road, either by Demand Draft on London or in Local Currency equivalent.

are prepared to accept FIRE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

|

Parisienne.

Rend Maizeroy—La Fête,

Henri De Sauisine-Le Nez de Clèspatre. | Emile Bergerat--Le Chèque,

Alfred Capas-Monsieur Vest Rire. Paul Adam-Les leages Sentimentales, Augusto Germaio-Nos Princes, Georges Servières-Rènlette.

Jean De La Bète-Un Valagu. Henry Greville-Un Vieux Mènaga. Adolphe Badin-Minino et Pojarski 1613. C. Trouesaart-Cœur Fermè

R. Candiast-Pougatcheff.

Judith Gautler-Le Dragon' Impčila? Jules Verno-PTit-Bonhomme.

Leon Cabun-La Tuause 1241.

Paul Bourget Un Scrupule.

Hear! Lavedan-Letr Bean Physique. Louis Guéry-Le Plos Heureux Temps de la Vie. | Andrè Theuriet--Surprines d'Amour.

René Vigier-Un Roman à Nice. Etincelle L'irresistible.

Richard O'Monroy-Les Petites Manchaballo,

Jean Dairy-Follo de Haine.

J. H. Menus Deur Feuilles Au Vent, Gyp-Madame La Duchesse.

Pierre Veberet Willy-Les Enfants S'Amusent. ) Edouard Cadol–Le Roi de la Cidation.

Hongkong, 22nd January, 1804.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY.

RACING GEAR.

(6

STABLE REQUISITES.

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

&C.,

&C

&c.

LANE CRAWFORD&C""

DODWELL, CARLİLL & CO. Hongkong, rat January, 1804-

NOTICE.

Hongkong, 30th December, 1893.

(65

THE

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED......................$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT 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,

.~-.[173

GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL TAELS 600.000 $333.333-33-

EQUAL TO ............ RESERVE FUND................. $318,000.00,

L

SING, Esq. LOTRO SHUN, Esq.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "-A, B, C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 1.

PROPRIETORS..

Offices.

ས་ཅན་དང་བཅས་

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE HONGKONG HOTEL the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre of the town, apposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf (the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH conveys passengers and baggage to and free all Mail Steamers THE TABLE D'HOTF, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the culitos being

under experienced supervision, THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Flath-rooms, are lofty and well vendlisted, open on to

spacious Verandabs, lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators.

Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tatiles) are fitted with every convenience The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST PRANDS only are supplied.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LO YEUK MOON, Eag. The Readin

MANAGER-HO AMEI.

【ARINE RISKS za GOODS,'&c., taken

egulyalHANTREY INCHBALD, MARIERT RATES 18 al parts of the

Manager. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1895.

antimations.

NOTICE.

the day of March next,

[143

World.

A

Intimations.

HONGKONG ATHLETIC SPORTS.

NOTICE.

MEETING will be held in the VICTORIA

HOTEL, TO-MORROW, the 30th day of January, 1894, at g o'clock, which all persons Interested in Athletic Sports are requested to aitend.

A. DENISON, Honerary Secretary,

H. K. A. C. Hongkong, 26th January, 1894.

[153

||HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO'SHAREHOLDERS.

CHE: FIFTY-FIFTH ORDINARY, HALF-

DERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 18. Hank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, an FRIDAY, the and February, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving, a Repart of the Directors, together with a Statement of Account, declaring a Divi- dend, and electing Directors and Auditors,

TYEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOL

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the company will be CLOSEU from the 20th instant to the and February, Inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

T. ARNOLD,

Secretary.

Hongkang, 15th Janu ry, 1894.

(104

THE AUSTIN ARMS HOTEL AND BUILD. ING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

OTICE is hereby giveo that an EXTRA-

of the COMPANY will be held at its Registered Offices, 38 and 43, Queen's Road Central, on SATURDAY, the 3rd February next, at Noon, when the Subjoined Resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Company held on the 18th January instant, will be submitted for- Confirmation as a Special Resolution s

"That THE AUSTIN ARMS HOTEL AND "BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED, be "Wound-up voluntarily under the provisiona "of the Companies' Ordinance 1865 10 1890, "and that HART BUCK, of Victoria, in the "Colony of Hongkong, be and he is hereby "appaloted Liquidator for the purposes of "soch Winding-up."

By Order,

JOHN A. JUPP, Secretary,

Hongkong, 19th January, 1894.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

~HE SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL

| the above COMPANY will be held at the Com-

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS IN

'clock (NOON), on SATURDAY, 10th February next, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Director, with a Statement of Accotints to 31st December, 1893, will be CLOSED from 3rd to roth February, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compray both days inclusive.

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 27th January, 1804.

NOTICE.

[155

HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers THE Undersigned having been appointed

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

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Kanakana, 19th Decemchen, 1ARS.

1974

Hongkong, 17 November, 1992

Intimations.

NOTICE.

OTICE is hereby given that the TRADE

NOTICE is hereby given that on LEGAL MARKS of the CHU KWONG LAN PROCEEDINGS will be commenced in the() and CHU YAU LAN (3) Supreme Court of tongeng in its SUMMARY FIRMB respectively, Manufacturers of TO JURISDICTION in accordance with the provisions BACCO, have been duly Registered in this of Ordinance No. 13 of 1875, for the recovery of Colony, pursuant to Ordinance 16 of 1873 and 8 All CROWN RENTS Dao for the half-year of 1986. ended 15th December, 1893, which may then be Unpa'd and in arrear without farther notice belog giren

.161]

Dated this 26th day of Jinuary, 1894.

N. G. MITCHELL-INNES, Colonial Treasurer, HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT CLUB. THE next CONCERT will be held in the

THEATRE ROYAL CITY HALL, on SATUR.

DAY, 3rd February, ni 9ə5 PM.

Chairman Mr. H. E. R. HUNTER.

Į. D. LAPRAIK, Hon. Sec.

Hmekong, 27th January, 1804

THE PHARMACY,

T159

£6, QUEEN'S ROAD, ESSRS. FLETCHER & Co. her to

Mom the Residents of Hongkong and the Shipping Community, that they are now OPENED at the above address. The Store la managed by a thoroughly competent Chemist who takes every cure that all - DRUGS and CHEMICALS ared in the compounding of pre- scriptions are PURE and FRESH,

FLETCHER & Co. have on hand_a_good matection of Druggists'. Sundries and Patent Medicines.

Telephone No. 74-

FLETCHER & Co., Hongkang, 23rd September, 1893. fay

I W KEW & CO/S STEAM WATER BOATS.

PURE FRESH WATER.

"HE attention of SHIPOWNERS, AGENTS Rúd Arame is called to the Superior Quality

of TYTAM FILTERED WATER offered by JW. KEW. & C., also to the advantagej derived from their being able to Supply their Water in one-fourth the time occupied by the old fashioned and obszlete hand pampa;-

No impeding the loading or discharging" of Cargo, an

Quickest despatch with lower pondble rates 1. W. KEW & Cozzare

16

CHU KWONG LAN AND CHU YAU LAN,

Hongkong, 5th January, 1894.

NOW IN THE PRESS!

[68

TO BE PUBLISHED IN JUNE, 1894-

THE DESTINY OF MAN,”

BY

CHESNEY DUNCAN, (Author of "Cores and the Powers," "All is pot Gold that Glitters," &c)

Being an analysis of all religioux tenets, with deductions drawn from facts and obur- vations and containing chapters on "And the World was" and` "Man's Destiny,”

'N.B.-This work will be produced ‘simulta- nomaly in England and the Far East, but as the Eastern edition will necessarily be much smaller than that published in England, ordern for the same may be booked with the Author, c/o "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,”

7. Fedder's Hil

Hongkong.

[33

PRICE 62.50 PER COPP.

Hongkong, 21st November, 1893.

HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI.

REGON FINE SPARS and LUMBER

‹ Always on Hand.

1. MALLORY.-

R. TUCKER

Manager,

[108

W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED

5,000 NEW CHEAP NOVELS. ALLACE'S PRINCE OF INDIA, auther | Dancing Pamps,

WA

Ben Hur.

New Stock Solid-sola Teunis Shoes, Also the Renshaw Shċe,

Association and Rugby Footballs. Indian Clabs.

A Telegraph Code: Gelkie's Text Book of Geology. New Queen's Regulations. All the Chifrimas Annuals, Gentlemen's Brown Rassis and Call Walking New Lance Mosic,

Boots and Shoes.

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

WHITAKER'S ALMANACKS-1894.

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

Hongkong, 25th January, 1893-

[40

DAWSON'S PERFECTION

OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.

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

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

CENTRAL HOTEL,

Electric Lighting throughout

the 'Premiza

SHANGHAI.

141

Telegraphic Address t "CENTRAL SHANGHALTM

Agents for the

KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPIJ,

are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading to Ports of Java, Sumatra (East and West Coat Celebes, Timor, Sunda` Islands, Dutch New Gulses, &c., &c. Bilis of Lading for through Cargo from these Parts to be presented to the Undersigned for countersignature.

LAUTS, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 25th November, 1893-

NGAI SHANG,

R

THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

THE Steamship

30JAN94

"LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above. Forts TO-MORROW, the goth instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 29th January, 1804.

(146

"SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, VIA INLAND SEA. HE Steamship THE

"MONMOUTHSHIRE," Captala Gedve, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 30th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELI, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 20th January, 1804

[117 "SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL

HE Steamship

ΤΗ

"FLINTS IRE" Captain Dwyer, will be despatched for the above Parts on or about MONDAY, the 29th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL CARLILL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, 20th January, Ro4.

f1218.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE Steamship

"SIKH," Captain Rowley, will be despatched as above on or about FRIDAY, the and proslino.

For Freigh, or Parsage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 26th January, 1904. T15:

SAILING VESSELS,

THE

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, HE 100 A. I. British Ship

"MACMILLAN," Gathile, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK,

THE 3/3 L. I. I. American Ship

"KENILWORTH,"

Baker, Master, now : Sbangbat, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

TE

Consignees.

*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES;

S. S. "MONMOUTHSHIRE," FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS. "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed Hak, into the Godowns of the Hongkong and that all Goods are being landed at thely

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 P.M. TO. [1189 DAY.

20, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. ATTAN FURNITURE

of Every Description. CHAIRS, COUCHÉs, tables, BASKETS, CHILDREN'S COTS, &c., &c. Latest Patterns, Best Workmanship. Also Rattan Core, Split Rattan, Canton Reed and Sundries of all kinds. Hongkong, 18th November, 1893.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED:

(35

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, "THE Company's Steamship-

"NAMOA,"

Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at

Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

No claims will be admitted after, the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Good remaining andelivered after the and February will be sub- ject to rent

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the and February, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the and February, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Efile of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL, CARLİLL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 26th January, 1894. f127 "WARRACKa LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

5. S. "ARGYLL," FROM NEW YORK

*ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed Co

that all Goods are being landed at their risë" fintö flé. Godowns of the Hongkong Kod : Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, af delivery may be obtained

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining dndelivered after the 30th instant, will be subi (160ject to rentų vargu

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

General Managers. Hongkong, 17th January, 1894.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR KOBE,

THE Steamship' T

"DENBIGHSHIRE," Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the

THIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, attuated on the Band, facing the giver to the abar Post on or about SATURDAY, the id

centre of the Settlements, ir now fitisd with the latest modarn improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald-

on, DOUCHE, SHOWER, Sprays, etc, and heated to 's comfortable temperature during winter.

-CCMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FÖR VISITORS. '

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES: 446. du desistant attends on Pasiineirs by Mali Stromarn. N.P.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager,

F. E. REILLY,

PROPRINTOM

proxime.

[149

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agente. Hongkong, 25th January, 1894.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE Steamship

T

"DENBIGHSHIRE

All claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the gath fastant, or they will not be recognised

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ark to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the goth fastant, at 3 P.kl. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1894

frod PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE *ONSIGNEES el CARGO per Steamship "CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take. Immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside dis

the

Vessel

Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the above Forts on or about TUESDAY, the 27th. Cargo impeding the discharge of proximo, panaga, apply to

will be landed and stored at Consigneer rias For night

and expense.

DODWELL CARLEY & CO.

- Menaloend) with 1 Rowdy:2004:

VAN

BURE