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The Hongkong Telegraph

NEW SERIES No. 176 +~t=#*

Banks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital...........................

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

ESTABLISHED 1881.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1895.

Intimations.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED,

38, Queen's Road Central

Sɔle Eastern Agents for SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED HOSE,'

£1,000,000

Sale Eastern Agents for THE NEW Wire Wove RoOPING CA. - THE ALUMINIUM & GENERAL FOUNDRY Co

$1,000

....£ 500,000

HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:

D., Gillies, Esq.

Chow Teng Shang, Esq.

H. Stolterfobi, Zaq. 5 | Kwan Hui Chuan,Taga

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Iniciest for a months Fixed, 5 per Cent, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED

D

AUTHORISED CAPITAL **** £1,500,000 $1,185,000 569,500

PAID-UP

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, -

́NTEREST ALLOWED

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS in the Rate of 7 per cent.

per annum on the Dally Balanco.

ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS :-

For a Month......4 per cent.

6 17

随 3

"

गं

DEPOSITE RINIWID ON OLD TERME,

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 2nd Auguit, 1895.*.***

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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1953. HEAD OFFICE —LONDON.

DAGGER

PACKING

SPECIAL DAGGER PACKING

FOR HIGH PRESSURE, ROUND

OR SQUARE.

ASBESTOS PACKINGS of every description.

ASBESTOJ SHEETS, MILLBOARDS; CANVAS, &c.

ASBESTOS COMPOSITION for COVERING BOILERS and STEAM PIPES.

· CANVAS-CORE PACKING (Tuck Form),"' SPECIAL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS ASBESTOLINE, the most economical lubricant.

·ALL GOODS BEARING TRADE MARK GUARANTEED.

W. JACKSON, Manager, Hongkong a6th September, 1895.

SCOTCH

WHISKIES.

GLENLIVAT,

- VERY OLD HIGHLAND BLEND,

RARE OLD BLEND,

"WAY FOONG" BLEND,,

EXTRA SPECIAL LIQUEUR,"

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V. O. S. OLD MATURED,

FERRINTOSH,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

CAPITAL PAID-UP

**800,000

15, QUEEN'S -ROAD.

RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARK.

Hongkong, 18th October, 1895.

HOLDERS....

+803,000 -£325,000

CURRENT

RESERVE FUND <br

`NTEREST ALLOWED ∞

ACCOUNT at the Rate of z per cent. per

annum on the Daily Balances. ›

On Fixed Deposlis for ra months... 4 per cent.

*

6. *... 31

11

3 D ... 21

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongitung, 16 h September, 1895,

[905

HONGKONG CARDSHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

Paid-up CapitAL «........................210,000,000 RESKAVE FUND ------

*******$ 5.500,003

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

1. KRAMER, Esq.—Chaleman,

A: MCCON CHI2, Esq.—Deputy Chairman,

Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving.

G. B. Dodwell, E4.

M. D. Exckiel, Eq.

R. M. Gray, Esq.

3. C. Michaelsen, Esg,

D. R. Soon, Esq,

N. A. Slabs, Kaq.

CHIEF MANAGER:

Hongkong➡T, Jackson, Esq. "MANAGER:

Shanghai H. M. Bavis, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED

On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cent,

per Annum on the dally balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS:

For 3 months, 34 per Cent, per Annum,

For 6 months, 31 per Cent, per Annam, For 13 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 24th September, 1895,-

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

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"HE Business of the above Bank is conducted

Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION. Ruler may be detained on application,

INTEREST os deposita is allowed si 54 PER CENY.

per ADEUM.

Depository may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the ManUKOWO AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, DOT-RITIDES,

For the HOMOKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

TELEPHONE No. 76..

PATRONS

OT THE HE. HOTEL ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT A

BILLIARD HANDICAP WILL SHORTLY COMMENCE THERE

FIRST PRIZE:—A GOLD WATCH.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL.

1,400 PRET ABOVE SEA Level.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

"EXCELSION,

H

HONGKONG,

A. B. C. Code.

TELEPHONE, No. 35

[939

THE TEMPErature is aT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

QUEEN'S ROAD,

TIFFIN AT 1 P.M.

DINNER AT 8 PM.

ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES la

PRIVATE DINING-ROOMS. *

For further Particulars apply to

1484

Hongkong, 27th July, 1955

THE MANAGER, A

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.

1865

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, In August, 1895,

Masonic,

ST. JOHN'S

LODGE

OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C. NEMERGENCY MEETING of the above ALODGE will be held is ike FREEMATOM Hart, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the gret Instant, at 8.30 for 9 pm, pracisely, · Visiting Brethren are cordially invited"

Hoogkoog, 18th October, 1895.

ZETLAND

LODG

No. 525, E.C. REGULAR MEETING of ths; abere LODGE will be held in the FREEMARONE' HALL, Zetland Street, on FRIDAY," the Est November, at 8.30 for op.a. precisely. Vhiting Benthren are cordially invited to attend, th

Hongkong, 15th October, 1895. 10[1467

CHS. J. GAUPP & Co.; VHRONOMETER, WATCH, M4 CLŐCÍ CMAKERS JEWELIARE SILVER

AMITHS, 184 OPTICIANS. AIR

CHARTS and

NAUTICAL DE BODA

Hole Agenin for Louis Aubramany "Watch sunaded the highest Prises nå ovner Kelima,

CELEBRATED OPERA GLAS

MARINET GLASSESH and H SPYGLA

No. 8, Queen's Rand

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

ANTS SATYAM: the Memoirs of a)THE SPORTFOLIO: Portraits

Comusdy in Špupras, by author of Yellow Aster. Tridakion, by

A Superfrous Woman. }Barabbas, by Muris Carolli,

* Lattura, by A. Conan Doyle.

Ballads, choip edition. Bessers Maral Amausi for 1895. Tha Kab-Tiál) Stevenson & Lloyd Osbourne.

Serial Date Blick for 1396.

· Law's : New Christmas Annual.

erik Detober, 1895.

Blographies Hutton's WorÉM Manager's Hand Book. Stromeyors Marios Bolier Management. Cruickasank's Boiler Construction. Paasch: From Keel to Truck,

Intimations

二證

號九廿月十英港香

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-203

$1,000

HE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY

THE SUM OF

$1.000 MEXICAN,

| to the legal representatives of the Europeau holder of this COUPON. In the armat of his death by 'Accident while os land within the confines of Harczonoʻor any Trosty Ports of CHINA: "OU Javax, or the immediate neighbourhood thereal, provided that the Name and Address of the auld holder appears in the List of European Subscribers toʻths!

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

ss furnished to the Company for the Three Months ending 31st December, 1895 ; that the premium* thereon hat bean duly pald; that death takes place within Onë Month from the occurrence of the -Accident, and that notice of death, with full particolaṛs, is sent within fourteen

ONE $1000 THOUSAND

DOLLARS.

European Subscribora to the Hongkong Telegraph ure, from

1st Gerber, 1895, fosured for

the sum of $1,000 against Fatal Accident

SEE BELOW.

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

Ingurances,

TYPHOON INSURANCE.

ΝΟΤΙΟΣ

HOUSE-OWNERS, TRUSTEES, MORT

GAGEES and Others' Interested fu HOUSK PROPERTY are informed that 'THE COMMERCIAL, UNIÓN ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

are prepared to vrennt Riaka desinst LOSS or DAMAGE by TYPHOONS at Mödèrate Kutos.

For Particulars, apply to

WM. MACREAN,

LOCAL MANAGE, Flongkong Branch,

Connaught House,

Queen's Road Central

Hongkong, sat July, Rot,

1860

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE

~HE ́Undersigned AGENTS of the shors Company are prepare to anent First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS #t CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

(por

Hongkong, 28th May, 1895,"

GENERAL NOTICE..

daye of i's happening to Mr. J. Y. V. VERNON, Hongking It being declared that $1,000 only THE CHAI ON MARINE INSURANCE

will be paid in respect of any one death,

• This pramkom la palé queriarty in adragon by

the Propelata of The Honghong Tulgerak.

NOISELESS.

Hongkong, sat October, 1895.

J. Y. V. VERNON,

AGENT.

(1350

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL ·

PETROLEUM ENGINES

Or 3 TO 12 H.P.

FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.

Consumption of Petroleum 2 15. þer H.P. and Hour.

A Working Stationary Engine and a Launch with a 4 H.P.

Engine will be shown 'and'full particulare be given on application,

SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONO,

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST,

"NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

SMOKELESS.

'COMPANY, LIMITED.

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

The above Compiny is prepared to accept. MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on Goobs, & Policies granted to all Parts of the World payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAN HEWAN,

Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE.

No. 42, BONHAM STRAND WIST: Hatakona, 22nd August, 1804.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAIˆÈÌNSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000} $833-333-33-

RQUAL TO SABE RESERVE FUND ........................ $318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS."

LIK SING, Esq.

COD TEO SHUM, Esq.

LOVER MOON, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

World

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & à FRAYA WEST,' Woman Tath Thegemine 1920

1177

NOTICE..

TIT BITS!!! TIT BITS!!! TIT BITS!!! THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

FROM THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY.

PRIME FRESH BEEF.

#

HANGRAI CORNED BEEF.

SHANG

Hongkong, 28th October, 1895.

THE

AMERICAN ROLL BUTTER,

CLUB HOTEL,

5. BUND, YOKOHAMA,

LIMITED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared, to scoept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES on GoCER, tc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world

PHEASANTS-$1.20 per brace. layable at any of lis Agencies,

J. TATAM,

PROPRIETOR.

[$349

HOTEL METROPOLE

Á, TSUKIJI, TOKYO,

TIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine ander the Supervi- sion of approved French Chel has no equal. ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT: Experienced English matron in attendance...

The Hotel steam-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departores ; every Resistance given in clearing luggage and affording information, Passengers are met at the Rallway Station.

VISITORS have the option of messing eliber in TOKYO' or YOKOHAMA, without extra charge-THE ONLY HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER en the Premises, ̧·

Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIXTORS.

L. DEWETTE. Manager, ΤΟΚΥΟ.

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C. T. BENNEY, Manager, YOKORAMA.

THE

NOTICE.

DANCE at the LADIES' REÇURATION CLUS wilktake place on the 31st instant, commencing at 9.30 P.M.“

Hongkong, 18th October, 1895.

MR CHADWICK KEW. (LATE OF POATE & NOBLE)

[1476

'AŚ OPENED` hle Dental Rooms at No.

HASNEY'S ROAD GENERAL, A FEW

dodes from Mews. GAUPP & Co.

TEETH filled permanently, from $1.00 upwards,

and | "Crowa and Barbarworx inserted and TEETH

EXTRACTED.

| Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book ; Clačko.

Seaton & Rounibarita's Pocket Book. Haswell's. Mechanics & Engineer's Focket Book, Lownde's Law of Genéral Average. Modern Dogs (Tarriers).

Modern Dogs (Non Sportlar).

Christmas Cards 1 A splendid assortment.

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.

FOR SALE..

G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.

dos. plata

-835 per case.

SHEWAN

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

1754

AUTO SHIPMASTERS. INQUIRE where your FRESH WATER is obtained by the Water Bosts as TOUL WATER is the cause of much sickness on board Ship,vt

Wa ars, the only Water Boat Company in Hongkong andinsively Supplying FILTRED WATER.

Call Flag #97,"

J. W. KEW & Co., HOTEAM WATER-BOAT CO., 18, Praya Central, Houghnan, 7th October. ilg.

MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER, TOP FLOOK OF ICE HOUR, D Tes-Houis Road,

T5 now in a position, in his Noe and Cers- modian Premiers to ecipes at bastofur, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED | in the Celang be in any pair of the phe EROT

ETSOUPS AND VERWERS 2010. 9

NORTH BORNEO REVENUE FARMS,

SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR, ENDERS will be received by the

SANDAKAN, On or balarn, goth NOVEMBER 'next, for the following REVENUE FARMS for 1896

OPTUM FARM, North Borneo East Coast. SPIRIT LICENSE FARM, North Borneo, Prov.

Alcock (Kudat),

PAWNBROKING FARK, North Borneo.

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,

· HEAD OFFICE, Na 2, Outsik KOLB Weer. Menabung, wie Mar, 1922

Intimations.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

OTICE is hereby given that the

st

NTWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SOCIETY will be beld at Its HEAD OFFICE, No. 4. The Prays, Hongkong, TO-MORROW, the 10th October, 1893,

NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statements of Accounts for the year 1894, and fớt, he ball, year ending the sath Tene, rigt, and of declaring

■ Dividend and Bonus, and slecting Officers. A Ressiation will also be submilited to the Kestlug to adopt the proposal of the Board, as per Circular to the Shareholders of the 31st July, 1845, regarding the incresse of Paid-up Capital

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 19th to the goth October, both days fuclusion.

By Order of the Board.

N. J. EDE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 29th October, 1895.

THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED."

CUSTOME FARM OF IMPORT AND EXPORT NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA

Dyrms, North Botheo. GAMBLING RESTRICTION, for North Bornes

only,'

BLACHAM, BIRDS-WEST, WHARF DURS AND

MARKET Duzz, North Bornes only,

TENDERS for these FARM may be made for the whole of the District Province or for escheDistilet and Province, separately.

For Particulare, apply to the Hongkong or Singapore, Agents of the Barris NORTH BORNEO COMPANY.-

T2137

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

of this COMPANY will be held at the OFFICE of the COMPANY, No 17, Pravs Central, Vičtaris Honrious on shURDAY, tha của Tây B November, 1895, at Nook, when the Sabloided Resolation Which was passed at the Katri ordinary General Meeting of the Company kek for conörmation as a Special Resciution >--- on the 21st October instant will be submitted

That the Full Blep at the end of the first

* paragraphs of Article XIX of the Article

"of Association be omitted, and 'that there **be substituted therefor the words foria For towards the payment, in the Share= holders of such Bonus or Bonuses så the **General Managers shall with the approval **of the Consulding Committes think' 52.'* Dated the sand October, 1895.

JUST LANDED FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.

Comprising Crystallized Fruits, Burnt Almonds, ·

Cocotines,

"Almonds Plots,

Marsipar Almonds, | 1454) -

Apricotine,

&& CADBURY'S CHICCOLATE CREMES ----- Vanila Cremes, Honey Cremes, Caramels, Nougat Palache, Pineapple Chocolate, Chocolate Walast,

Plush Bags, Plush Boyas and Fancy Boxes,

don

"TANSAN," the New Japanase Table-Water which contains 8 per cent, mogs from carbonate than that from any other Chalybeste Spring,

FLETCHER & Co.,

*THE PHARMACY," *25, Queen's Kosd

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

1894 ACCOUNT,A

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

FINAL DIVIDEND of $

sale day bew DECLARED will be issued on MONDAY, MATI

JARDINE

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