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The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 168 #=#}^4++=**

Parks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital.

£1,000,000 500,000

Sile Eastern Agents for SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED HOSE. "SNOWDRIFE," SNOWDON, SONS & CO.

Subscribed Capital.

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED 1881.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1895.

$1,000

六拜禮

·九十月十英港香

Intimations.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FÁTAL ACCIDENT

$1,000

ONE

THOUSAND $1,000 DOLLAR·S European Subscribers to the Hongkong Telegraph are, from 1st October, 1895, Insured for the sum of $1,000 against Fatal Accident.

SEE BELOW,

Court of Director-

D. Glüles, Esq.

ChewTung Shang, Esq.

H. Stolterfohl, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

kwan Hoi Chven, Esq.

Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

interest for ta months Fixod, 5 par Cent..

Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893,

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL «£2,500,000 SUBSCRIBED 14125,000 *****£ 862,500

PAID-UP......................................2131

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

INTEREST ALLOWED to of CURRENT

per annum on the Daily Balance.

ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS 2009

For a Monthe................................4' per cent,

&

3 M

DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERMS.

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

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Intimations.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN "AGENCY, LIMITED, 28, Queen's Road Central.

Solo Eastern Agents for THE NEW Wire Wove Rooring Co, THE ALUMINIUM & GENERAL FOUNDRY Co.

7-

DAGGER

SEMANA

PACKING

SPECIAL DAGGER PACKING

FOR HIGH PRESSURE, ROUND

OR SQUARE.

ASBESTOS PACKINGS of every description.

ASBESTOS SHEETS, MILLBOARDS, CANVAS, Q2. ASBESTOS; COMPOSITION for COVERING BOILERS and STÉAM PIPES, CANVAS CORE PACKING (Tuck Form), SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS ASBESTOLINE, the most seanomical fabricant, ALL GOODS BEARING TRADE MARK GUARANTEED.

W. JACKSON, Manager,

Hongkong, 26th September; 1895.

FOR SALE.

1189

G. H. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.

THE

BY SUBSCRIBING

TO

"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."

THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

THE SUM OF

$1.000 MEXICAN,

WILL PAY

tha lagal representatives of the European holder of this COUPON to the cront of his death by Accident while on land within the confines of HONGKONG or any Tresty Ports of CHINA OF JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood thereof, provided that the Name and Address of the sald holder appears in the List et European Subscribers to the

"HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH"

as furnished to the Company for the Three Months ending grit December, 1895 ; that the premium* thereon bas bean doly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the occurrence of the Accident, and that notics of death, with fall particulars, is sant withdä fomises days of its happening to Mr. J. Y. V. VERNON, Hongkong. It being declared that $1,000 only

- will be paid in respect of-any-one death;--

#This premiant de pald quartely in advance by the Propelatoes of The Hongkong Digraphi

In case of a dos plats

do

I h quarts

.$35 per case -$33

Hongkong, 1st October, 1895.

SEEWAN A

Agents,

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Hongkong, zad August, 1895,

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON,

Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.

CAPITAL PAID-UT

******£800,000

RESERVE LIABILITY OF

SHARE-

HOLDERI

*** £800,000 $335,000

RESERVE FUND

NTEREST ALLOWED on · CURRENT

IN

ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per

naven on the Dally Balances.

On Fixed Deposita fár 13 months...

6 "

打 ....34

N

3

per cent.

... 21 F1

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.

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ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HBANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL .....................................................................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND $ 5,500,000 | RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS.....$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

J. KLAMER, Esq.-Chairman.

A. MCCON CHIK, Esq.-Depoty Chairman, Hon, J. J. Bell-Irving, S. C. Mich salsen, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, E41

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

R. M. Gray, E14.

D. F., S111000, Esq.

| N. A. Siebs, Esq.

CHTET MANAGER:

Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghal-HM, Bevis, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED

Os Current Account at the rate of a per Cast,

par Annum on the daily balance.

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS :

For 3 months, aå per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, 31 par Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Coat, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

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Hongkong, 24th September, 1805-

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. THE Builues of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 33 PER CENT. per annum.

Depositora may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED ¿DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

Amusements.

PIANO RECITAL AT THE MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL NOTICE.

By Special request of His Excellency the Governor,

1484

Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.

HEVALIER DE KONTSKI (COURT PIANIST TO THE EMPEROR OF

GERMANY), WILL GIVE A

RECITAL

AT THE MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL ON

MONDAY EVENING next, October zist», Assisted by the principai Amateurs of Hongkong,

Recital Commence si 9.15 P.; A lato trami»

car will leave after the Recital, **

TICKETS may be obtal-ed at Mesut, W. ROBINSON & Co.'s Musta Waenhouse,i,

Hongkong, 18th October, 1895.

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HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI,

OREGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER

Always on Haad, Hongkong, “24th June, 1.

L. MALLORY.

SCOTCH

WHISKIES.

GLENLIVAT

VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND,

RARE OLD BLEND,

"WAY FOONG" BLEND,

EXTRA SPECIAL' LIQUEUR,

V, O.S. OLD MATURED,

FERRINTOSH

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

15. QUEEN'S ROAD, Hongkong, 18th October, 1895,

TELEPHONE No. 75.›

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL.

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEea level.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

**Excursion,* Homozono, -

A. B. C. Coda,

TELEPHONE,

No. 35.

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THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

· QUEEN'S ROAD.

TIFFIN AT FÍ

DINNER AT 8 P.M. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-ROOKE

For further Particulars apply to

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

Hongkong, 27th July, 1805.

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PATRONS

OF THE H.E. HOTEL ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT A

BILLIARD HANDICAP WILL SHORTLY COMMENCE THERE.

FEST PRIX:-A GOLD WATCH.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

INDIAN CLUBS of Various Weights,

DUMB-BELLS.

POKER CHIPS; CARD COUNTERS.

DRAUGHTS, CHESS, DOMINOS.

PLAYING CARDS, Foster's WHIST CARDS. BEZIQUE, KHANKOO, REVERSL

HALMA, BUMBLEPUPPY, FLITTERKINS

CRIBBAGE BOARDS, DICE BOXES, DICE.

WHIST MARKERS, POCKET CHESS.

COMPENDIUM OF GAMES, CROQUET.

THE NEW RACING GAME 'ASCOT, THE WHITELY EXERCISER,

DOG CHAINS, LEATHER LEADERS for DOGS.

FOOTBALLS, TENNIS RACKETS, TENNIS BALLS.

TENNIS NETS and POLES, RACKET PRESSES, KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

NOISELESS

J. Y. V. VERNON,

AGENT,

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE”

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL

f1350

PETROLEUM ENGINES

or 3 TO 12 H.P.

FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.

Consumption of Petroleum 1 13. per H.P. and Hour

A Working Stationary Engine and a Ĺámch with a 4 H.P. Engipe will be shown and full particular be given on application.

SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

TIT BIT S

FROM THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY. NOW ON HAND

PHEASANTS SHANGHAL CORNED BEEF............................................. CORNED BEEF (our owa Pickitag).gumasanın CORNED BREAST OF MUTTON...

VEAL SAUSAGES ...............13018ADA

w......$1.85 per brace

TO ARRIVE by the "City of Rio de Janeiro" on 1st. AMERICAN ROLL BUTTER (about 2 lbs.) $1.20 per soll.

Hongkong, 19th October, 1895.

THE

J. TATAM,

PROPRIETOR.

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HOTEL

SMOKELESS.

CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,

5. BUND, FOKOHAMA.

1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.

FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine ander the Supervi

sion of approved French¦Chef has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT: Experienand English matron in attendance..

***The Hotel stellatinch with European Agent atienda arrivals and departures; every amistanco given in clearing luggagén and affording information. Passengers are met at the Railway Station,

VISITORS)hare the option of messing either in TOKYO or YOKOHAMA, without_extra Chargs=TER OMLY HOTEL OFFERING:SUCH AN ADVANTAGE, EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER

on the Promisos,

Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotals,

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS, `'

C, T. BENNEY, Manager, L. DEWETTE. Manager,

YOKOHAMA,

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THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

Insurances.

TYPHOON INSURANCE.

NOTICE,

HOUSE These interested In

OUSE-OWNERS, TRUSTEES, MORT-

HOUSE PROPERTY are informed that THE COMMERCIAL UNION, ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

are prepared to accept Risks agelast LOSS or DAMAGE by TYPHOONS at Moderate Rates.

For Particulars, apply to

WM. MACHEAN,

LOCAL MANAGER, Hongkong Branch;

Connaught House,

Queen's Road Central.

Hongkong, rat July, 1805.

1869

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATTS,

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

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GENERAL NOTICE. THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS - 600,000) EQUAL TO......................................................» –

-$815,335-59-

RESERVE FUND ........... ********* $318,000,00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LIE SING, Eng.

LOU TO SHUM, Esq.

Lo Yxux Moos, Esq.

MANAGER,-HO AMEL

MARINE RISKS GOODS, &c., buken

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 FRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th December, tide. *x177

NOTICE,

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. ke. Poiteles granted to all Parts of the world' payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE,

No. a Quiere Road Wert, Wangkang, th May, rhoa”

THE

GENERAL NOTICE.

'HE CHAI ON MARINE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED,

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBEU..................$1,000,000

The shore Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES ON GOODS, &c. Policies granted to sil Parts of the World payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAN HEWAN,

Secretary,

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 41, BONHAM STRAND WEST: Hongkong, and August, 189r.

Intimations,

HONGKONG PUBLIC LIBRARY,

Tz134

A MEETING Will be held to the CITY WALL \-~00 MONDAY next, the aust "Idstant, at 5.15 P.M. His Excellency the Governor will preside. All those interested in the LIBRARY are invited to attend.

R. F. COBBOLD, Hon. Secretary.

Hongkong, 18th October, 1895, : 11434

JUST LANDED FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, Comprising g Crystallized Fruits, Burnt Almonds,

Cocotines,

Apricotines, &C

Almands Flots,

Marripar Almonds,

"&c. CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE CREVES |--

Vanilla Cremes, Honey Crames, Caramels, Nougat Pialache, Plzzapple Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut,

Plush Bags, Plush Boxes and Fancy Bozas,

Akc

THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, H. G. BROWN AND COMPANY, LIMITED, which contains 5 per cent, mora in carbonate " TANSAN,” the New Japanese' Table-Water LIMITED.

1

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be

NOT

OTICT is karoby, given that an EXTRA THE SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY than that from any other chalybeate Spring,

FLETCHER & Co ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

*THE PHARMACY," 33, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 10th October, 1895.

of the above COMPANY, will, be held at the bald at the OFFICES of the GENERAL MANAGERS, OFFICE of the COMPANY, No. 17 Praya Central,. No. 77, Queen's Road, on THURSDAY, the Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 311 24th October, 1895, at NOON, for the purpose day of October, 1895, at xa' o'clock Noom, when of presenting the Report of the Consulting the Subļained Rosslation ralli Se proposed pance Committee and General Managers, together *That the Full Stop at the end of the first with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st

mittas and Auditors.

MR. CHADWICK KEW,

· [LATE OF POATE & NOBLE)

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TÁS OPENED bis Dental Rooms at No.

paragraph of cicle CDX of the Articles December 1894, and electing Consulting Com H 62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAMA w

Mof Association -be staltied, and that there

be substituted, therefore the words-for in | The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company | dones from Meazrk. GAUPP & Co. Maoz towards, ike, payment, to the. Shame will be CLOSED from the rith to 34th instant, **haldurs of suck Bonus or Bonuses as the | both days Inclusive,

** General Manager shalf with the approval ||... * of the Cousuiting Committee think fit. * Should the Resolation be daly passed to war. by submitted for confirmations Speciál Kasalation to a second Extraordinary General Meating jwhich will be enbanquently convennd, v- Dated the 11th day of October 1895, N

DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & CO. :

Bites General Managers. ̈ ́SHANGHAI - RACKB.........

13971

RETURN TICKETS FIB be obtained on the

the abors 'can

and after-sale date, available by any of Steamers of the undermentione Lines for period of One Moach, froow-data of issuó,

- FARE *--$80,~*~*~*

ALF, WOOLLEY

Acting Superintendent,

11 P. & O. 8. N, Co.

D. E BROWN, - ---

25 General Agent, 20 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

C. TOURNAIRE,

Acting Agent,

BÉZSLAGSSERE MARÍTIMES. Mases. MELCURELE, & Co,

WORDDEPTICIELE LLOYD,

+

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

General Managers.'

[1380 Hongkong, yih October, 1893,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED,

N

.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NTOTICE &s heroby given that the TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SOCIETY will be held at His HEAD OFFICE, No. 4. The Ro Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th October, Report of the Directors, together with Statemesia 1895, at Noow, for the purpose of receiving the of Accounts for the year 18295,

and for the ball.

YOR!

anding the 10th June, 1

of Officent.

and Bonus, and electing declaring

A Resolution will also be submitted to the

| Masting to adopt the proposal of the Board, an per Circular to the Shareholders of the jist |July, 1895,"regarding the Increase of Pald-up Co. | Capital.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 19th to the goth October, | both days inciativa:

By Order of the Board,

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N. J. EDE

Hongkong, ijih Osteber, 1895-

Secretary.

TITH filled permanently, from $1.00 upwards, Chows and Briarwork inserted and TECH EXTRACTED,

PLATES A BERCIALITY, Hongkong, 7th June, 1895.

TO SHIPMASTERS.

1754

INQUIRE where your FRESH WATER is

Eh Water Bosts! As FOUL

WATER' is the cause of much dickmans on board Ship.

We are the only Water-Boat Company In Hongkong exclusively Supplying FILTERED WATER.

Call Flag: "W,*/*

J. W. KKW & Co., STEAM WATER-BOAT CO., 18, Fraya Central..

1787

"Hongkong, 7th October. Rog.

MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER, TOF FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, D Ice House Road.

now in a position, in his New and Com- modioes Premises, to eclipes, as heretofors, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED In the Colony or in sny puét of the For Kást,

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