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The Hongkong Telegraph,

New Series No. 256 日十二月二十年一十二精光

ESTABLISHED 1881.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 18g6.

Intimations.

-拜禮

Intimations.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED.

ONE

$1,000

THOUSAND DOLLARS.

INSURE YOUR LIFT AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT

BY SUBSCRIBING TO

三月二英港香

ONE

$1,000. THOUSA

D'OLL European Suncitye Hongkong Thugės: 1st October, ESS the sum Di Sicbo #g Accident...

SKE BELURgs

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital .......

Subscribed Capital..

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

Court of Directors—

D. Gllites, Esqui

'H. Stolteriobt, Esq. | Kwan Hol Chen, Esq.

Chau Kit Shan, Esq.

ChowTung Shang, Esq.

|

Chic Manager,

GEO, W, F. FLÁVÝAIR.

Interest for 12 months Fled, § per Cini. Hongkong, 1ard October, tåga.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL ......£1,000,000

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

.................. £1,115,000.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITIE.

NTEREST ALLOWED on

INTE

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.

per annum on the Daily Balança,

ON NEW FIXED Deposits -

For 14 Months...................4 per cest.

11

www.3†

* 3 12 "

DIPOSTIS RENEWED ON OLD TERME

J. W, R. TAYLOR,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1895.

18

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED By Royal Charter, 1853.

HEAD OFFICE S-LONDON.

CAPITAL PAID-UP ....................................... £100,000

RESERVE LIABILITY

HOLDERS......

RESERVE FUND

OF SHARK-

£800,000

ȣ35,000

【NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per col· per

sanum on the Daily Balances.

On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 per cent.

6 ,,,。10

K *3 J

14

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1895).

153

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL ...................

RESERVE FUND

----------$10,000,000

..........................$ 5,500,000

RISKRVI LIABILITY OF PROP TORS...$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

J. KRAMER, Esq. ---Chairman,

A. MCCONACHIE, Esq.Deputy Chairman,

Hon. J.J. Bell-Irving.

G. B. Dodwell, Lag♫

M. D. Ezekiel,

Esq.

R. M. Gray, Esq.

S. C. Michaelsen Esq.

D. R44

N. A.

Esq.

R. Showan, Esq

CHY MANAGER:

Hongkong-T. Jackson, Haq,

MANAGER

Stanghal-J, P. Wade Gardner, Eıq, LONDON BANKERF-LONDON AND COUNTY _BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONG-Interest ALLOWED

* On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cent,

per Augum on the dally balance.

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSTER : For 3 months, 2ļ per Cent, pez Axum, For 6 months; 33 per Cent, per Annm. For to months, 4 per Cant, per Animis,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Maniger. Hongkong, 23rd December. 1805, Tar

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK, THONGKONG AND SHANGHAI THE Business of the above Bank is conducted

BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.

INTEREST on

on deposits is allowed at ji’Faz CENT. për sanum,

Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $too 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,

Chlef Manger.

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

Insurances.

13*

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE - COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the abare Company are propzeed to accep! First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATEL.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkang, 28th May, 1895.

NOTICE.

[34

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED."

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED .....................$1,000,000 The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RIBs at CURRENT RATES ́ on Goods, &c. Policies granted to`all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies***

CHAU TSEUNG JAT, HEAD OFFICIT

No. 1, Quay ROAD WEET. Hopphone, stik. Mov, vieA, KON

GENERAL NOTICE.

[247

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000 8833313-33-

EQUAL TO .****

RESERVE FUND

$315,000.ba.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LRE Soo, Esq.

LOU TEO SHUN, E. LO YEUR MOON, Zeg

MA

"

MANAGER-HO-AMEL,

(ARINE RISKS on GOODS, de, lake

at CUERKIT-Razes to all pani of the

World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 2/FRÁVA VLIT,

· Hongkong, 17th 170

|

'HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAVA.

Sole Easton Agents for

SPRINCTON GRIP ARMOURED HOSE,

SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "SNOW-

DRIFT" MANUFACTURKE,

THE NEW WIRK WOTE ROOFING CO.

THE ALUMINUM AND GENERAL-

FOUNDRY CO

高

BELL'S ASBESTOS BOILER COMPOSITION HAS BEEN PROVED TO BE THE BEST AT PRESENT. USED IN THE EAST, ESTIMATES given for COVERING ANY CLASS OF WORK.

Hongkong, n9th January, 1895,

MONTHLY RATES FOR

MEALS

THOH XA. IV

BREAKFAST

W. JACKSON, Manager,

NIAALI

DINNER

STTKJA E TIV

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

TOBACCOS.

[30

"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."

THE SCOTTISH METROPOLITAN LIFE SURANCE COMPANY

$1,000-MEX CAN,

THE SUM OF

Intimations.

HONGKONG; CANTON 'AND MACAO

$1,000 STEAMBOAT COMPANY LIMITED AND

WILL PAY

to the legal representatives of the European holder of is COUPON to the event of his death by Accident on or before the jist March 1896 while on‚nd within the confines of Honasana ce any Treaty Ports of CHINA or JAPAN, or the immediate neighbourhood, thereat, provided thai the Name and Address of the said holder appears in the List of European Subscribers to the "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

furnished to the Company for the Three Months ending 318 March 1896 that the premium* thereon has been duly paidy that death takes place within One Month from the socussence of the Accident, and that notice of death, with full particulars, le sent within fourteen 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-dasth.

This premium is paid quarterly is advance by

the Proprietor of The Honghong Tricerch,

Hongkong, 1st January, 1896

J. Y. V. VERNON,

AGENT,

FOR SALE.

-:(0);

G. H. MUMM & Co.s CHAMPAGNE.

(1)

In cases of a dos plats ................................$35 per case.

do

quarta site......$33

Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.

SHEWAN & Co. Agents.

[33

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

*SHERRIES,

PORTS,

15, QUEEN'S ROAD,

"

CHAMPAGNES,

HOCKS,

MOSSELLES,

WHITE WINE,

TE

ENNIS MATERIALS.

CLARETS,

FOOTBALLS,

CIGARS.

BURGUNDIES,

BRANDIES,

WHISKIES;

RUM,

GINS,

LIQUEURS,

BITTERS,

-ALES & STOUTS.

DUMB BELLS.

INDIAN CLUBS.

ARETTES. PIPES

Hongkong, 6th December, 1895,

[39

HOTEL

Hongkong, 29th January, 1895,

THE

CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,

5. BUND, YOKOHAMA,

1, TSUKIJI, TOKFO.

FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervi sion of approved French Chef has no equal. ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced Engilah matron in attendance.

The Hotel steam isunch with Europana Agent attends arrivals and departures; every assistance given in clearing 'Tuggages and affording information, Passengers are met' at the Rallway Station.

VISITORS have the option of messing ether in TOKYO or YOKOHAMA, without extra charge..YER ONLY HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.

HOLSKA.

· Cartifed Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, Porrrr.

E. V. SIOEN, Manager,

YOKOHAMA, ***

OUR GREAT AIM IS TO SUPPLY OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE VERY BEST ARTICLE AT A LOW PRICE.

THAT IS WHY WE ARE INTRODUCING

BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER.

$ingo per Case of 6 dozen" Pinte

*

PRICE -

$12.50 per Case of 4'dosen Quartu, Cash on Delivery.

THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO., CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY. Head Oftes 1-8, D'Agullar Strist, Hongkong.

Hongkong, zand January, 1896.

R. G. HOPKINGS, Managu

[1918

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,

No. 11, 18 and 15 Central Markit.

PRIME BEEF and MUTTON.

CORNED BEEF and 'TONGUES.

£160

"L. DEWETTE, Manager,

· EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE..

TOKYO.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL

PETROLEUM ENGINES

OF 2 TO 12 H.P.

FOR 'FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM,

Consumption of Petroleum 1 33. per H.P, and Hour.

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

Engine will be shown and fail particniam be given on application,"

SCHEELE & CO., Hongxoxe,

47].

SCLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.

TELEGRAPHIC "ADDRESS,

#EXCELMON," HOWUKONG,

̈à. B. C. Coda.

TELEPHONE

No. 35+

THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES. COOLER THAN IN

QUEENS ROAD,"

TIFFIN AT 1.1.3.

DINNER ATƑŠ. PL.

ARRANGEMENTS can be made ie TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in

SMOKELESS

AUSTRALIAN PICKLED HOG'S TONGUES.

AMERICAN BUTTER la Rolls and Pats,

GAME, 200.

MTM BHIFTING AND COAST POST ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION, JUN

J. TATAM,

Hongkong, 3rd December; 1895.

Amusements.

THEATRE

'ROYAL

CITY HALL.

THE

FONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

CLUB

Will give Two Feriormances of

TRIAL BY JURY"

and

* CREATURES OF IMPULSE"

SATURDAY, the 8th February, 1895, MONDAY, Inth February, 1896." Commencing each Evening at y P.M, preciesty,

TICKETS can be obtained at the THEATRE

| Rovation and aber MONDAY, this 3rd February,

28 TO AMeestal glam! 6

BOOKING OFFICE open each day from ro AM to 4:23.

-Priow 83, 81 and $1.

The Public a reminded that NO CHITS WILL BE TAKEN at the Booking Ofics.

'LATE TRAME 'By minutes after magh Perlay-

Hongkong, 27th January, 1896.

Rotice of Firms,

PRIVATE DINING-Rooms.

For further Partlowlass"apply to

I

THE MANAGER;

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

·ROTICE...

[aza

HAVE This Day Eetabilsked myself as

SHIP AND GENERAL BROKER. -

C. P. KARBERG, Hongling, Emt P'ohenry, 18qd,

· [844]

149

KIUNGCHOW DISTRICT. LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 11.

DISAPPEARANCE OF MIDDLE CHANNEL

BUOY.

REDUCED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE per Share, DECLARED

DIVIDEND at the Rate of 64-Pan

at the Ordinary Half-Yearly Meeting of Shares [holders held THIS DAY WHl be PAYABLE at the HoxoxoVG, AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION on med after SATURDAY, the. 1st Febrwarw, 1896.

SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply to the Office of the Company for WARRANTS. -By Order of the Board of Directors,a val

'T. ARNOLD,

Secretary.

„Hangkong, sitt Janasry, 18a6,

[118

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED. THE FIFTEENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS ={{I be held at the OFFICES, of the COMPANY, Pedder's Street, at Noon an WEDNESDAY, Companyle Accounts to the 31st December, the 5th February, in receive × Statement of the

rãos, and the Report of the General MannQATE. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th instant to the 5th proxime, both days inclusive,

Νο

--JARDINE-MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, and January, 180S

Froz THE WANCHAI WAREHOUSE AND

· STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED.

OTICE bereby given that the

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS - be held at the OFFICE al 'the GENERAL. MANAGERS, NO. 1, Queen's Road Central, on MONDAY, the Toth February, 1896, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the prispose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1805.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 131 (q, the oth February, (both days inclusive).

MEYER & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, xat February, 1906.

[242 HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE thereby given that the

ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET- ING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corpo- RATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the Fifteenth day of February nerf, at Noow, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors. together with a Statement of Accounts to gr December, 1805.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 27th January, 1896

fire

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

OTICE l hereby given that the

NREGISTERS OF SHARES of the

CORPORATION Will be CLOSED from SATURDAY the First to the Fifteenth day of February next, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered. By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

·Tars

Hongkong. 17th January, 1896,

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE 'COMPANY, LIMITED.

“HE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY

TMERING of SHAREHOLDERS in

the COMPANY ll be held at the COMPANY' OFFICE, No. 3. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on WEDNESDAY the 19th February, at Twelve o'clock Nook, for the purpose of receiving" Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December,

18 TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the roth idem, both days inclusiva.'

By Order,

GEO. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 27th January, 1806," Farg

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHARÉHOLDERS.

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOL- DERS In the above COMPANY will be held at the OFFICEs of the COMPANY, Pedder's Street, o THURSDAY, the 17th proximo, at Noom, to receive a Statement, of Accounts to 31 December, 1895, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consoling Committer

The

and KRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

NOTICE I hereby given that the MIDDLE prozinis, both days Inclusive,

DISAPPEARED.

CHANNEL BUOY in HAIMAN STRAIT

'Dus notice will be given when it to replaced in position.

Approved :

C. J. ERICE, Acting Harbour Master,

J. F. SCHOENICKE, -

Commisionet of Customs.

CUSTOM HOUSE, Klungebow, 27th January, 1896,

WORTH A GUINEA A BOX: (

BEECHAM'S

(239

PILLS

FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS. (BUCH AS SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION,

DISORDERED LIVER,

AND FEMALE AILMENTS, ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION Boxes,

50 Centar per Box.

Prepared only by the Proprietar yo THOMAS BEECHAM, Bt. Helens, Lanesshire.

SOLE AGENTS for HowGrowd and the Empire of 'Catwa 1-4.

WATKINS & COM

HALL, 66,°C uses's Rosé Central,

זי

will be CLOSED from the 14th to the ayth

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

Geveral Managers, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. Hongkong, 27th January, vROG

Fat6

ADDRESS AND TESTIMONIAL TO DR. CANTLIE, UBSCRIPTIONS, not to exceed $5. ure Invited for the purpose of presenting some suitable Testimontat to Dr. CÂNTLIE on bh. departure-tryps the Colony, la Recogalifen of Services rendered to the Community during residence of some Ning Years in Hoogkong

Subscription Lists be found at.

LONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, 14Uppla

A

BANE, MESTE. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Masers,

9. WATSON & Co., Mesara, KILLY & WALSH,. Lo THE HONGKONG CLUB and THE HONG KONG HOTEL

The Undermentioned Committee has been' formed for the purpose of making the presen tation. II. THOMAS JAM HON. I Hoại Haket

The HotT, WHITEHEAD, H. K. KUDY

2.1.1. FRANCIS QC.

G. MURRAY ADAMSON, 1. Hon. Secretary & TreasurOE.. Hongkong, said January, słod? TIBY

HONGKONG BRICK AND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION, Mata AGENT for the BALE

XSSRS. SHEWAN & CO, have been ARTICLES · hitherto supplied by the slove Company:

· ZWENS,