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NEW SERIES No. 278. #LTAE+=+=** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1896.
Banks.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
·PAID-UF CAPITAL...$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND ...................................................$ 5,750,000 RESERVY LIABILITY OF PROP TORS...$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
„A: MCCONACHI, Esq.-Chairman ST. C. MICHAELSEN, ER➡Deputy Chairman."
J. Kramer, Esq. --
Han, J. J. Dell-Irving.
G. B. Dodwell, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.
R. M. Gray, Esq.
D. R. Sassoon, Esq.
R. Shewan, Eiq
N. A. Slcbs, Esq. CHIET MANAGER: HongkongT. JACKSON, Esq MANAGER:
Shanghal-J. P, WADE GARDNER, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING COMPANY, LIMITAD, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED
Intimations.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN $1,000
AGENCY, LIMITED..
HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA,
Sole Eastern Agents for
SPHINCTOR GRIF ARMOURED HOSE. SNOWDON, SONS & Co.
|_ DRIFT" MANUFACTUREL,
SNOW.
THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING CO.
THE ALUMINIUM AND GENERAL
FOUNDRY CO.
On Curent Account at the rate of a per Cent, | BELL'S METALLIC and ASBESTOS PACKINGS are unequalled for both Compound and
per Anaum on the daily bilance,
INTEREST ON FIXID DIPOSTIS:
For 3 months, 28 per Cent, per Anaam.
For
months, 31 per Cent. per Annam
For 12 months, 4 per Cent; per Annum,
T, JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkang, 15th February, 1895.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
HE Business of the above Bank is conducted
Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Kules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at Ji Par CANT, per annum.
Depositors 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,
Hong rong, xit August 18,5.
Chief Manager,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
---
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital.....
Subscribed Capital................................................£500,000
HEAD OFFICE: HONGKONG.
Court of Director:---
D. Gillies, Esq.
Chow Tung Shang, Esq.
H. Stolferlaht, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chan Kit Shan, Esq.
Chlef Manager,
GEO. W. F. FLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per cent,
Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
Triple Expension Engincs, COTTON PARAGON FACKING, TUCK'S PACKING and all klods of jolniings kept in stock.
"SPECIALLY MADE CLOTH FOR FILTERA.
ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS. W. JACKSON, Manager.
*
Hongkong, 27th February, 1896,
MONTHLY - RAXES FOR
MEALS
AT H.K. HOTEL
BREAKFAST
' co‹5:
TIFFIM
20.00
·STVENE TIV
******EMENT (E
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Intimations
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
20:
INSURE YOUR LIFE AGAINST FATAL ACCIDENT BY SUBSCRIBING
THE
"HE SCOTTISH
THE SUM OF
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH." - METROPOLITAN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
20:
$1.000 MEXICAN,
九廿月二英港香
$1,000
$1,000 THOUSAND
DOLLAR.SI® European Subscriberna” Hongkong Telegraph ure," from at October, 1895, insured for the sum of $1,000 #galest Fatai. Accident....
SEE BELOW.
THIRTY DOLLARS
PER ANNUM.
Intimations.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA; LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that the FIFTH
ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING .of the SHAREHOLDERS of the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA. LIMITED, wil-bb-beld at the BANK'S Premirès, Queen's Road Central, Victorla, Hongkong, ou SATUR. DAY, the 7th day of March, at N
The TRANSFER BOOKS and REGISTER WILL PAY of SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th day of February to 7th day of March, both days Inclusive.
By Order,
to the legal representatives of the European holder of this CqUPON in the event of bla death by Accident on or before the 31st March 1395 wille on land within the confines of HONGKONG or any Treaty Fuits of CHINA of JAPAN, or the Immediate neighbourhood thereal, provided that the Name and Address of the said holder appears in the List of European Subscribers to the "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
as arnished to the Company for the Three Months ending 31st March 1896; that the premium" thereon has been duly paid; that death takes place within One Month from the occurrence of the Accident, and that notice of death, with full particulare, is sent wlihin fourteen days of its happening to Ms. J. Y. V. VERNON, Hongkong. It being declared that. $1,000 only will be paid in respect of any one dealb,
This premium, la paid quartaity to advance by
the Propiator of The Hongling Teligraph.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1396.
J. Y. V. VERNON,
AGENT.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.
FANCY
PHOTO ALBUMS,
PHOTO CASES,
WRITING CASES,
`LETTER CASES, :
NECESSITIES.
CARD CASES,
SMOKERS CABINETS,
(50
CIGARETTE CASES, CIGAR CASES.
JEWELS BOXES,
SCENT BOTTLES.
QUITE FRESH AND VERY CHEAP.
Hongkong, 28th February, 1896.-
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GRÓ. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.. Hongking, 191d Fébranty, 1995.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LIMITED -
NOTICE hereby given that an
HEAD OFFICE, No. 4. Praya Central, Hongkong, EXTRAORDINARY MEETING મેં SHAREHOLDERSB be held at the SOCIETY'S on THURSDAY, the sath March, 1896, at Noom, Special Revolution to consider and If thoughtfit to pass the following
That In Article or the words "SIYEN THOU
SAND DOLLARS" be eliminated and In place thereof the words "TWELVE THOU SAND DOLLARS" be inverted.
Should the resolution be duly passed it w£1 be submitted for Confirmation to a Second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subge quently convened.
By Order of the Board,
N.. J. EDE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 25th February, 1896. [404 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TH
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY, SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply for
Nos. 11, 18 and 18 Central Market,
TRY OUR.
VEAL SAUSAGES 15 Cents per
BOLOGNA
OLOGNA SAUSAGES 50 Cents
por B.
" SHIPPING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION
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CALDBECK,
MACGREGOR & Co.
Hongkong, rath February, 1895,
AUTHORISED CAPITAL£1,500,000
SUBSCRIBED..................
PAID-UP-akyat
BANKERS:
€1,125,000
562,500
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED,
INTEREST ALLOWED OF
CURRENT
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS ——
For 12 Months............d per cent.......
M
6
15
# 3 10
H
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DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERME,
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Hongkong, 18th December, 1895.
Manager, Hongkong
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853- HEAD OFFICE :-LONDON,
CAPITAL PAID-UP ........................................................£800,000
我只
RISERVI LIABILITY 07
HOLDKAY...+q
RESERVE FUND ...***********
SHARE.
£800,000 £325,000
INTEREST ALLOWED OD
CURRENT
ACCOUNT at the Rate of'a per cent, per
annum on the Dally Balances
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4; per cent”“”
PORTS,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. 15. QUEEN'S ROAD,
J. TATAM,
Proprietor.
149
FOR SALE.
G. H. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.
In cases-of-a-doz plats cosimensi$35 per caso. quarts ................
$33
CHAMPAGNES,
SHERRIES,
HOCKS,
MOSSELLES,
RUM,
GINS,
WHITE WINE,
BRANDIES,
· LIQUEURS,
BITTERS,
Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.
ALES & STOUTS,
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CLARETS,
BURGUNDIES,
Hongkong, 6th December, 1895.
WHISKIES,
DRINK
BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER
POUR COMPRADORE OR WINE MERCHANT KEERS IT.
IF NOT, AN ORDER SENT THRO' THE POST TO OUR HEAD OFFICE WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION,
PRICE
$10.50 per Case of 6 dozen Flats. $12.50 per Case of 4 dosen Quarts.
Cash on Delivery.
THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO., CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY.
Head Office 1-8, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong,
...... AGENTI AT ALL TEZ COAST PORTS.
It
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6
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3
21
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"
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, and January, 1896.
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Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.
Insurances.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
NOISELESS.
1
EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.
SHEWAN & Co., Agents:
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JASTRAM'S PATENT
GOLDEN MEDAL
PETROLEUM ENGINES
or a To la H.P.
yox FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.
WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.
Consumption of Petrolium 1 lb. per H.P, and Hour
A Working Stationary Engins and a Launch with a 4 H.P. Engine will be shown and foli particulars be given on applicatlar,
SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,
R. G. HOPKING, Manigor,
[191d
491
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION Agents. SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT.
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above SIR CHAS, PRICE & COL ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS,
Company are prepared to accept First Clan FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at
·CURREKT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.
NOTICE,
TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING,
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ENGLEBERT'S CYLINDER OIL.
CRANE'S CYLINDER' OIL.
VALVOLINE, CASTOR OIL, &c. &c.
ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinds.
PARAGON PATENT PACKING. ROPE, CANVAS, &c. HUBBUCK'S FAINTS and VARNISHES,
VESSELS,
". SOLE ÄSENTS FOR THE EAST,
NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED,
THE
CLUB HOTEL
5. BUND, YOKOHAMA.
SMOKELESS.
HOTEL METROPOLE,
1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO,
FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Superv!-
of approved French Chef has no equal. ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English matron in attendance.
The Hotel steam-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departures every Railway Station.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, HOLZAPFEL'S PATENT COMPOSITION CORROSIVE and ANTI-FOULING, lolway Silon in clearing luggages and affording information, Passengers are met at the
LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ..................$1,000,000
The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE KISKS at CURRENT Råtes on Goods, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies.
CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,
- BEAD-OFFICE;
No. 2, QUENT ROAD WEST,
Honsbons, stik May, Dra.
GENERAL NOTICE,
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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
CAPITAL, TAELS
EQUAL TO
600,000
********#35333-33-
RESERVE FUND minimumam $318,000,00..
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LEE SING, Esqu
LOU TO SHUN, Bag,
LO YRUE MOON, LAG,
SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for Holds, Bunkers and Top-HOME, FRESH WATER SUPPLIED.
Hongkong, 4th Fabezary, 1896,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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MOUNT AUSTIN
HOTEL.
· 1400- FRET ABOVE SEA LRVEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,
"EXCELSBOR = Homatossa,
A. B: C. Code.
TELEPHONE,
No. 35.
THE TEMPERATURE IS'AT LEAST 10 DEGREES Cooler thaN IN
QUEEN'S 'ROAD..
TIFFIN AT-4 Zale
DINNER AT 8-V.M.
ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN se DINNER FARTIES la
MANAGER-HO AMEI,
· PENATE DINING-ROOMK,
CURRENT Rayes to all parts of the
For further Farikuderg“
THE MANAGER.
MARINE RISKS GOODS, Accen
World
HEAD OFFICE, 6 & §, PRAYA WEST, Hongkong, 17th Desember, 1885
· MOUNT AUSTIN, HOTEL-
VISITORS - have the option of messing either in Tokyo or YOKOHAMA, without extra charge-TUM CHLY HOTEL OFTERIKO SUCH AN ADVANTAGE EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises,
Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.
THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,"PROPRIETORA, E. V. SIOEN, Manager, JL. DEWETTE, Manager,
YOKOHAMA,
TOKYO.
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WANTED,
JUST LANDED
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
Comprising r
Crystallized Fruits,
Cocotimes,
Apricotines,
Barnt Almonds,
Almonds Fiskaj
· Marripar Almonds,
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE GREME! --- Vanilla Cremes, Honey Cremes, Caramels, Nougat Pistache Pineapple Chocolate, Chocolate Walant,
Plush Bag Plate Bozen und F'andy Bassey ** TANJAK * UKE NOW Optanees Table Water which contains Spar cost more iron carbonate than that foạn 18 2 athic Chalybente Spring,
FLETCHER & Copin
M
́ESSRS, GEO. FENWICK & CO. LTD. require the Services of an ENGINEER (anmarried) for their WORKS, from the t April, Salary, $240 per mensem,
Applications, enclosing Testimonials, to be seat to writing to the GENERAL MANAGER of the COMPANY.
Hørgkong, 4th February: 1506;
LEVY HERMANOS,
AND AT
195
HE DIVIDEND of 8, PER Chiti, per Share, and BONUS of 4 PER CENT. per Share for the Six Months ending 31st December, 1895, DECLARED at Tuesday's Ordinary Yearly Meeting, will be PAYABLE at the Premises of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and *after WEDNESDAY. the 26th February, and DIVIDEND WARRANTS at the COMPANY' OFFICE, NO. 14, Praya Central.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
R. COOKE, Acting General Manager, Hongkong, 25th February, 1806. rios
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
•
IT is notified far the Information of Members that the alterations to the Rings are now nearing completion, and that the Opening Competition will probably be held on SATUR- DAY, the 7th March,
Members are seminded that Subscriptions for. the current year became due on the 1st JanuaTY set, and they are requested to make Payment to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. CHAPMAN.
F. SMYTH, Honorary Secretary,
Hongkong, 28th February, 1896.
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G. FALCONER & CO., YATCH and CHRONOMETER MANU- FACTURERS and JEWELLERS.
INSTRUMENTS
WA
NAUTICAL
CHARTS and BOOKS. No. 48, Queen's Road Central.
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO., "HRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK.
CMAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER
SMITHS, and OPTICIANS. CHARTS and BOOKS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Sole Axents for Loafs Andersa Watchés-" parist the highest Prizes at every Exhibition;
and for Volg 12uder and Sohn's CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES, MARINE GLASSES xi, SPYGLASSES.
Nes 54 & 56 Ourèn's Rosă Cental,
Amusements.»
THEATRE
CITY HALL.
ROYAL,
SATURDAY, the 7th March, 1895, GRAND OPENING NIGHT
OF THE
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WILLARD OPERA COMPANY
AND
JOHN P. SHERIDAN, ENGLAND'S GREATEST COMEDIAN.
In Consequence of the Enormous Rapenso FOR TWELVE NIGHTS ONLY
Mr. SHERIDAN is absolutely the first STAR
of any MAGNITUDE who has ever visited the East, and is recognized by the entire English Press as the Premier Character Comedian of the
day.
Prices $3, $2 &.91.
BOX PLAN at Meurs, KELLY & WALSH, Lä SEASON TICKETS admitting to the Sexies ́of Twelve Performances $35 ONLY. NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Hongkong, arst February.. 1896.
Notice of-Firms.
ན :
NOTICE,
I HAVE This Day Established myself an
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SHIP AND GENERAL BROKER.
WWC P. KARBERG. Hongkong, 1st February, 1896.
SPECIAL NOTICE. TFE the Undersigned beg to notify W the Public that have The Day: PURCHASED from Messes, WING CHEONG & Co the STOCK-IN-TRADE, FIXTURES and GOODWILL of theirBUSINESS MERCHANTS and SHIPCHANDLERS, und
SHANGHAI, MANILA, ILOILO AND PARIS. the Buslass will be conducted from this 19th JEWELLERY - DIAMONDS WATCH | day of February, 1896, na heretoforudset
CHRONOMETER & CLOCKMAKERS,
GENERAL IMPORT & EXPORT
OURENS ROAD CENTRALS
FOOK CHEONG & Co. No. 44, Praya Câmical, PARARIYON, ~
Managing Paria
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