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"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH " FREE.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES NO. 289 +==+=**

Banks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

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

*******£1,000,000

Subscribed Capital.......................................2 500,000

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

Court of Directora:

Di Gulles, Esq.

H, Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chan Kit Shas, Esq.

ChowTong Shang, Esq.

Kwau Hof Chuen, Esq.

......! Chief Manager,

"

GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. -

Interest for 15 months Fized, 5 par Cent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893,

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THE MERGANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL sons £1,500,000 SUBSCRIBED

£1,188,000 668,500

PAID-UP.pepi

BANKERS:

LONDON JOINT Stock Bank, LIMITED,

INTEREST ALLOWED on

CURRENT

ACCOUNTS #t the Kate of 2 per cent,

per annum on the Daily Balance.

ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS —

For iz Months" per cent,

3

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DEPOSITS RENEWED ON OLD TERMS. J. W. R. TAYLOR, ***Manager, Hongkong." Hongkong, 18th December, 1895.

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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE-LONDON.

CAPITAL. PAID-UF.......

RESERVE LIABILITY or SHARE-

HOLDERS.imm

RESERVE FUND

ESTABLISHED 1881,

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1896.

Intimations. “

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA.

Sale Kistern Agents for

SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURČKO Hos

SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "SHOW

DRIFT* MANUFACTURER,

THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING Co.

THE ALUMBIUM 'AND' GENERAL

FOUNDRY Co.

| BELL'S METALLIC and ASBESTOS PACKINGS are unequalled for both Compound and Triple Expansion Engines.

COTTON PARAGON PACKING, TUCK'S PACKING, and all kinds of jointings kept in stock.

SPECIALLY MADE CLOTE YOK YILTERS.-

ENGINE AND CYLINDER ÖLLS.

W. JACKSON, Manager. Hongkong, 17th Febmury, 1898.

HAVE YOU TRIED

BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER

(IS 'A QUESTION EVERYONE IS ASKING EVERYONE ELSE.

- IF NOT, TRY IT-AND YOU WILL PRONOUNCE IT A FIRST CLASS LÅGER BEER, A MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS AND A DELIGHT TO THE EPICURE.

PRICE:-

$10.50 per Case of 6 dozen Pisis, $12.50 per Case of 4 dozen Quartu.

Cash on Delivery.

THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO, CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY.

Head Office 1—8, D'Agullar Streit, Hongkong,

For price and terms, apply to

Hongkong, sand January, 1895.

1,800,000

£800,000

***£315,000

INTEREST ALLOWED) on CURRENT

ACCOUNT at the Rate of's per cent. per

annum on the Dally Balances,

"

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

五拜禮:

犹三十月三英港香

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

$1,000

ONE

THOUSAND 2000 DOLLAR S

European Subscribers 'to the Hongkong Telegraph are, from 1st October, 1895, insured for the sum of $1,000 agafoat Fatal. Accident.

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

Insurances.

THE

· Hydaspés, ...........E, R. Dodwell, R.N.R... About arst ́March Colombo If ruff- cient inducement offers), LONLON.Formóss..................E, P. Blahop About 6th April ...Freight' or Pauage.

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

hay

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long record af, GOOD SERVICES to refer to FUNDS, dally increasing, £8,085,401 Sig. The premium MIG

Amount

moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted. For Particular and Rates,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agente.

Hongkong, and March, 1896..

FOR

LONDON

CAPTAINS

STRAITS AND BOMBAY....

STEAMERS

TO SAIL „Bombay.........................R., J. Sleeman“...About #gth March,Freight or Pastage, ́Freightor Passage,

(Calling

REMARKS

#

For Further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, rath March, 1895,

ALF, WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendant.

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PER CASE OF 4 dos: que.........

THE MANAGER.

[1910

Hongkong, 3rd March, 1896,

42.50

$10.00.

..$13.00.

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Apply to

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THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1883.

,,000

757.478

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rady

rt

#

"

H

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... 31

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T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.

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ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HBANKING CORPORATION.

FAID-UP CAPITAL ....................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND $5,750,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP*TOR5.....10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

A MCCONICHE, Esq.-Chairman, ST. C. MICHAELSEN, E1q.-Deputy Chairman. Hos. J. J. Bell-irring, | È. Kramer, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Exq D. R. Sassooo, Esq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

R. M., Gray, Esq.

R. Shewan, Esq.

N. A. Stobs, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGIa:

- Hongkong—T. Jackson, Esq,

"MANAGER

Shanghai-), P. WADE GARDNER, ESQ. LONDON BANKERS--LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LINTTED. HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED

On Current Account at the rule of a per Cent,

per Annum on the dally balance;

INTEREST ON Fræed. Dirosits: For months, al per Cent, per Aunum. For 6 months, 33 per Cent. per Anaum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annam.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

· Hongkong, 15th Febranzy, 1895.,

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

MOLTHLY RATES FOR

MEALS

BREAKFAST

DINNER******

ALL 3 MEALS

AT H.K. HOTEL.

LANE; CRAWFORD & CO.

GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS.

SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT..

SIR CHAS, PRICE & CENGINE and CYLINDER OILS.

CYLINDER OIL. · CRANE'S CYLINDER OIL.

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TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING,

THE Buziness of the ubave Bank is conducted

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may ba obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at gå PER Carr. per annum.

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

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895..

Intimations.

HONGKONG'AND. WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. "ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are Co

requmpled to send in a STATEMENT of BUSINESS CONTRIBUTED during the Half Year ended 31st December, 1795, as or before the gret instant, on which date the ACCOUNTS will be CLOSED.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

R. COOKE, Acting General Manager, Hongkong, sed March, 1806,"

1430 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR, 195

"ONTRIBUTORS to the above Office' ard

with LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1899, in order that the distribution of BONUS may be arranged. Relatas not rendered prior to the g1st day of Mirch, instant,-will be adjusted by. The Office, and no Cialms or Alterations will be sobiequently admired.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Agents,

CANTON INSURANCE ÖFFICE, LIMITED.

Hongkong, 4th March. 1896,

WANTED.

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A EUROPEAN ASSISTANT for

GENERAL STORE; ons with experience

of Harbour Work preferred,

Apply to

X. Y. Z

ofo Hongkong Talagy

VALVOLINE, CASTOR OIL, 80, 80.

ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinds.

PARAGON PATENT PACKING.

ROPE, CANVAS, & HUBBUCK'S PAINTS and VARNISHES.

HOLZAPFEL'S PATENT COMPOSITION, ANTI-CORROSIVE and ANTI-FOULING, for

SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for HOLDS, BUNKERS and TOP-SIDES,

PRISH

Hongkong, 4th February, 1896,

THE

STIN, VESSELS,

WATER

SUPPLIED..

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

CLUB HOTEL,

5, BUND, TOKOHAMA, -

1

KIRIN BEER,

BREWED IN YOKOHAMA

EY THE

JAPAN BREWERY COMPANY, LIMITED.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

SOLE AGENTS.

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,

Nos. 11, 18 and 15 Central Market.

TRY OUR;

VEAL SAUSAGES 25 Cents per

BOLOGNA

OLOGNA SAUSAGES 50 Cents per D. SHIPPING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL, HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION,

Hongkong, 11th February, 1895.

J. TATAM,

Proprietor.

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FOR SALE.

~:(0) —

G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.

In cases of a dos pints..............................$35 per tase.

ما

TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY3,480,053 NIT ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA..................

·

HAVING been appointed AGENTS of the Company-we un prepared to cept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS- 11 CURRENT RATES.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, and January, 1866. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

"HE Undersigned 'AGENTS of the above Compare prepared to accept Fint Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS A „CURRENT RATES,”

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

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ΤΗ

-NOTICE, -- "HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

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

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,

HEAD OFFICE, No. 3, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Seaskong, 16th May, 18.

GENERAL NOTICE,

·

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL TAELS 600,000

} $833-333-33

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LEE SING, Esq.

LOU TRO SHUN, EMO YEUX MOON, HET,

MANAGER-HO AMEL .

MA CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

TARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken

» quasts amazon833 #

World.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.

SHEWAN & Co., Agents.

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TRADE MARK

Hong Names-- YUEN W o.

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

RARE OLD WHISKIES.

SANDY GRANT,

11 PER CASE.

SPECIAL LIQUEUR,

SOLE AGENTS:—

$10 PER CASE.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

B, QUEZ N'S ROAD CENTRAL.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

Hongkong, 7th March, 1896.

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FANCY

PHOTO ALBUMS,

PHOTO CASES,}

WRITING CASES,

HOTEL METROPOLE,

Зачинений

1, TŠUKIJI, TOKYO.

FIRST-CLASS HOTTU, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervi of approved Frinch Chef has no equal ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English matron in attendance.

The Hotel steaza-lunch with European Agent attende arrivals sad départuras ¡ every sssistance given, în clearing luggages and affording information, Passengers are maat at the Kallway Station,

VISITORS have the option of messing either in Tokyo or YOKOHAMA, without extra chuge rus ONLY HOTEL OFFERING HUCH AN ADVANTAGE. EUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.

NOISELESS.

Certliled Guides are in attendance at both Hotels.

⠀ THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS.

E. V. SIOEN, Manager,

L. DEWETTE, Manager,

YOKOHAMA.

TOKYO.

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EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE,

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL-

PETROLEUM ENGINES

OF 2 TO 12 ELP.

FOR FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES,

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM.

Consumption of Petroleum 1 15. per H.P, and Hour!

A Working Stationary Engins and a Launch vibos-4 HP,

Engine will be shows and full particulars be given on applleation,

SCHEELE & CO., Hongkong,

Sota Aarni yOR THE RAITUZ

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED

NECESSITIES,

· LETTER CASES,

CARD CASES,

↑ SMOKERS CABINETS,

CIGARETTE CASES, CIGAR CASES,

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JEWELS BOXES,

SCENT BOTTLES.

QUITE FRESH AND VERY CHEAP.

Hongkong, 28th February, 1896,

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400- FEET ABOVE SEA level.

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TELEGRAPHIC; ADDRESĄ,

·TELEPHONE, "EXCELATOR," Harakang,

WB; C. Cođa.

No. 35. THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

QUEENS ROAD, RA, TIFFIN ATEEL

DINNER ar 8, P.M. ARRANGEMENTS can be made the TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in FATTARE DINING-ROOMS.

THE MANAGER,

For further Partieplary apply to

Hongkong 27th July, 1805,

CHS. J. GAUPP & CO

•HRONOMETER WATC

-MAKERS, JEWEL

14:OPT

and

CLOCK

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

MEE CHEUNG,

HEAD OFFICE, ́8 & 9, PRAYA WEST, Panalone, vah Tiwanahar yZRE.

TAS

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUTAC- TURING COMPANY, LIMITED, 'HE TWELFTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS la the COMPANY will be held at the COMPANYN OFFICE. No. 9 Praya Central, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the arst, March, at Twelve o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving i Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Man gets for the year ending 31st ¡December, 189ƒ, declaring & Dividend, and electing a Conissting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED frons the 7th to the arat last, bath days inciativa.

SHEWAN & Co.,

General Managers.

Hongkong, and March, 1895,

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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE EIGHTEENTH

ORDINARY

ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS of the COMPANY will be held at the OFFICES of the GENERAL Äsents, Pedder's Street, at Noon on FRIDAY, the 27th March, for the purpose of receiving their Report with A Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1895.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. both days incierivs. will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th March,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Agents. Hongkong, 6th March, 1506.

1465 LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY,

LIMITED.

HE

NOTICE.

FOURTEENTH ORDINARY-

TANNUAL MEETING of the SHARK

HOLDERS of the COMPANY will be held mi the. OFFICES of the GENERAL AGRITH, Pedder's Strest, at 12.30 PM, on FRIDAY, the 17th March, for the purpose of receiving their Report and a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1895.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Cosplay will be CLOSED from the rgth to syth March, both days inciosive,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,. General Agenta Hangkang, 6th March, 1806)

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THE CHINA AND MANILA ́STEAMSHIP- "COMPANY, LIMITED.

TGENERAL MEETING & SHARE

THIRTEENTH ORDINARY

HOLDERS in the Company will be held at ika. COMPANY! OFFICE, No. 9, Praya Central, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 28th Much, as 13 o'clock Noom, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of las General Managers, for the year ending sist S`now in a podilon, in his New and Comecting Consulting Committee and Auditors.

December, 1895, declaring a Dividend, and, modious Premises, to oclipes, se heretofors, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED

: PHOTOGRAPHER, TOP FLOOR OF ICH Houis, IN Tee-Hours Road,

:。,:

in the Colony or in any part of ther Fur Haut,

* GROUPS AND VIEWS

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comptar will be CLOSED from the

['instant, both days incidalys, SME, KONZE

EHEWAN & CO.

General Ma