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NEW SERIES No. 295

Banks.

ESTABLISHED 1881.

日七初月二年二十二猪光'

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1896.

Intimations.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. “

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853-

HEAD OFFICE LONDON.

"CAPITAL PAID-UP „manusas

RESERVE ABILITY · 07: · SHARE»

HOLDERS.....................

RESERVE FUND

£800,000

..

£800,000

•£335,005

INTEREST. ALLOWED on CURRENT

ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent,' per

sanum on the Lany balances,

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

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T. R. WHITEHEAD, "

Manager, 'Hongkong, Hongkồng, 16th September, 1895.

JONGKONG AND SHANGHAT

HBANKING CORPORATION.

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PAID-UP CAPITAL vasutustelemar$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND................$ 5,750,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP TORI...$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

A. McConachie, Esq.—Chairman, ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.➡Depaty Chairman, Hon. I. J. Bell-Irving, 11. Kramer, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.,

R. M. Gray, Esq.

D. R. Sassoon, Esq.

R. Shewad, Esq.

NA. Slebs, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER:

Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghal-). P. Wade Gardiner, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG-INTEREST: ALLOWED

On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,

per Annum on the dally balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITE : For 3 months, 2) per Cent. per Ansam. For 6 months, sì per Centi per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 15th February, 1896.

HONGKONG, SAVINGS BANK,

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THE Business of the above Bank is conducted

by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.

FA

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PIR CENT. per annum.

Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK is be placed an FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per annum,

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital ..................................................................1,000,0 Sabscribed Capital................................................£ 500,000

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:—

D. Gilles, Esq.

AGENCY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA,

Sole Fration Agents for

SPHINCTOR GRIP ARMOURED HOME.

SNOWDON, SONS & Co. "SNOW-

DRIFT" MANUFACTURER, "

THE NEW WIRE WOVE ROOFING CO.

“THE "ALUMINIUM · AND GENERAL

FOUNDRY CA

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

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

SPECIALLY MADE CLOTH FOR FILTERS,

ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS. W. JACKSON, Manager. Hongkong, 27th February, 1896..

T

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

130

FACILITATE the Winding-up of the Lato. Ma. EWIN

BYRNE'S interest in the

HONGKONG TRADING CO.

A.

SALE NOW ON

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING

AND

LADIES' DRAPERY GOODS

WILL BE OFFERED.

SALE WILL TAKE-PLACE AT

NOISELESS.

Hongkong, 20th March, 1396.

1, 3 & 5, `D'AGUILAR STREET:

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL

[sar

PETROLEUM ENGINES

OF 1 TO 12 H.P.

To: FACTORIES AND LAUNCHES.

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM,

Consumption of Pétroleum 1 2. þær H.P. and Hour.

1

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

Engine will be shown and fall particulars be given on application,

SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,

Chow Tung Shang, Esq.,

H. Stoltexfobt, Esq, -

Kwan Hol Chaer, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

47)

Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent. Hongkong, 23rd October, 1893.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED

PAYD-UP

BANKERS:

£1,500,000 £1,136,000 £ 60$,000

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

INTECOUNTS We Rate of a per cent.

【NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

per annat on the Dally Balanco,

ON NEW FIXED DEFOSTES —

For 13 Months................................................4 per cent.

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DEFOSITS RENEWED ON ÜLD TERMS

J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 18th December, 1895.

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Entimations.

.HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. `ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send ip a STATEMENT DI BUSINESS CONTRIBUTED during the Half Your ended 31st December, 1895, on or before the 31st Instant, on which date' the 'ACCOUNTS will be CLOSED,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

R, COOKE, Acting General Manager. Hongkong, and March, 1896.

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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE

2-YEAR 1898.

“ONTRIBUTORS to the above OFFICE are requested to farnish the Undersigned with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1895, in order that the distribution of BONUS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of March, instant, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, [456

Hongkong, 4th March, 1896.

MELLIN'S FOODT

UST LANDED a Large and Fresh Stock of

MELLIN'S FOOD.

$1.15 for Bottle. $1.10 for Cash.

H. RUTTONJER

'SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST.

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

SMOKELESS.

V

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,

Nos. 11, 13 and 18 Central · Market.

TRP OUR.

VEAL SAUSAGES as Cent per b

BOLOGNA

OLOGNA SAUSAGES to Cents per D.

SHIPPING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION. „

"Hongkong, 17th February, 1895.

J. TATAM,-

Proprietor.

THE SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN,

1

ORDINARY STYLE $5.50

SELF FILLING STYLE......$6.00 & 38 yo

'A-Pen ai marly perfect as inventive skill can produce.

HOW MR. HALL CAINE WROTE THE "MANXMAN."

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五拜禮

这十二月三英港香

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STRAMERS

LONDON Bombay

(203).

CAPTAINS

TO SAIL

REMARKS

has

(Freightor Passave, (Caillag at

STRAITS in Hydaspis E. R. Dowell, R.N.R....N005, 21st March Colombo if so-

BOMBAY....

clent ladacement |

R. J. Sleeman About sist March,Freight or Pauzgo,

offer). SHANGHAI......Phatur ... Cole ........................Aboat 21st March. Freight or Passage, (Freightor Passage. (Passing through the Inland Sea.) [See Special

Advertisement. Freight at Passage. (Passing through The Inland Sea)

JAPAN, &C... Canton “...................A. G. Cubiti, R.N.R......About 25th March

́LONDON, &c. Rosstra G. K. Wright, R.N.R....Noo¤, 161h Maṛ........

JAPAN, &. ......Verona.C. H. S. Tocque, R.N.R.Noon, 27th Mar... LONLON

Formosa.E, P, Blahop

For Further Particulars, apply to Hongkong, 20th March, 1896.

ESTD. 1864.

TELEPHONE—75.

About 6th April...Freight or Passage

ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superlatendent

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13,00

MONTHLY RATES FOR

MEALS

ALL 3 MEALS -

BREAKFAST

DINNER..

TIFFIN

AT H.K. HOTEL

SCOTCH WHISKIES.

FINE OLD GLENLIVAT

MONARCH OF THE GLEN.

VERY OLD. HIGHEAND BLEND, RARE OLD BLEND, WAYFOONG BLEND.

EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST

LIQUEUR.

V. O. S. (OLD MATURED.)

FERRINTOSH (GREAT AOE VERY FINE.)

From '87 to 880 per Doxin.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,.

WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS..

Hongkong, 17th March, 1896.

FOR SALE.

-:(0);

#

G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.

do

In cases of 's dos. plats .....

quarts

$35 per case. $33 가

SHEWAN .Co., Agents.

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149

Hongkong, 13th May, 1895.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

GENERAL STORE-KEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. SHIPCHANDLERY DEPARTMENT.

"Yes, If the fact fr of any consequence, you sra very welcome to say that I wrote the MANXMAN" with the SWAN FOUNTAIN PEN. It has become quie Indispensable to SIR CHAS, PRICE & Ca's ENGINE and CYLINDER OILS, me. I can use it with ease and certainty anywhere, and at any time, even la the dark, in bed, and on horseback.

HALL CAINE."

The SWAN FOUNTAINS PEN are made with broad, medium and fine points.,

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, Hongkong, 16th March, 1896.

HAVE YOU TRIED

BRAUN'S "EXPORT" BEER

T

IS A QUESTION EVERYONE IS ASKING EVERYONE ELSE.'

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

PRICH

$10.50 per Case of 6 dosen Pintu, $12.50 per Case of 4 dozen Quarii.

Cash on Delivery,

THE SEATTLE BREWING & MALTING CO., CHINA-JAPAN AGENCY, Head. Oflca 3—8, D'Agullar_Strast, Hongkong.

For price and terms, apply to

Hongkong, aand January, 1895.,

F

TRADE MARK

Hong Name YUEN WO.

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

ENGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL

CRANE'S CYLINDER OIL.

20MAR

$1,000

DOLLARS. European Subscribers to the : Hongkong Telegraph ure, from 1st October, 1895, insured for the sum of St,pod against Fatal Accident.

THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

..

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

long record of GOOD. SERVICES to refer to ; FUNDS, annually lecreasing, ameant to 8,086,401 Sig. The premiumis mes moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted.

For Particulata and Rates,

Apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,

Ageals.

Hongkong, and March, 1896.

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THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

CAPITAL.........................

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1883.

TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY................ NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA.....

£2,220,000

£3,480,053

757.478

LIAVING been appointed AGENTS of the HA

above Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS

CURRENT RATES.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., 1 Agents.

Hongkong, and Tanaary, 1806.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

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

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

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, Etc. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, -

Secretary, HEAD OFFICE,

No. 2. QUEEN' ROAD WEST Haokane, 青

GENERAL NOTICE.

$247

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

**

CAPITAL TAELS 600,000

EQUAL TO

$833.333-33- RESERVE FUND $318,000.00.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIE SING; Esq.

LOU TO SHIN, Exq,

LO YIUE MOON, Esq.

· MANAGER,-HO AMEI.

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken BUCURRENT RATES parts of the

World

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 0, PRAYA WEST. Bonobono, veth Tḥaporekan 1991.

THE

Intimations. -

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC- TURING COMPANY, LIMITED, THE TWELFTH ORDINARY' ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 9· Prays Central: Victoria, TO- MORROW, the 21st March, at Twelve o'clock Noom, for the ритрока of receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the General Managers for the year coding 31st December, 1895, decisting Dividend, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the yth to the stat insk,, both days inclusive.

SHRWAN & Co.,

General Managers.

Hongkong, zoth March, 1805.

Fats

CHINA, SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

EIGHTEENTH

ORDINARY

TANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-

HOLDERS of the COMPANY' will be held at the OFFICES of the GENERAL AGENTS, "Pedder's Street, at Noow on FRIDAY, the 17th March, VALVOLINE, CASTOR OIL, &c, Stor

for the purpose of receiving thele Report with a TUCK'S GENUINE PATENT PACKING.

Statement of Accesats to 31st December, 1895... ASBESTOS PACKINGS of all kinds.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company PARAGON PATENT FACKING. will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th March, ROPE, CANVAS, &c.

both days inclusive. HUBBUCK'S PAINTS and VARNISHES.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., HOLZAPFEL'S PATENT COMPOSITION, ANTI-CORROSIVE and 'ANTI-FOULING, "ler

General Agents. STKIL VIISILS.

Hongkir. 6th March, 1206." SOAPSTONE ENAMEL COMPOSITIONS for HOLDA, BUNKERS-and-Tor-SIDES.- PRESH WATER SUPPLIED.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1896.

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*

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LRVEL.

THE MANAGER.

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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS.

#EXCELSIOR," Howɑxoxo,

A, B: C, Code.

“MATHUSALEM,”

CHOICE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDY, $42.00 PIR Dozen.

HANAP PIER'S THREE STAR,

- SOLE AGENTS :---

-EXCELLENT VALUE,

$21.00 PER Dozen.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

13, D'Agelfar Street

Hongkong, 14th March, 1895.

Hoogkong, 16th March, 1896,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, I, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

TELEPHONE,

- No. 35.

DINNER AT 8 PM..

F273,

THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER than in QUEEN'S ROAD:

TIFFIN AT I P.M. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-ROOME.

For further Particulars apply to

. Hongkong, 27th July, 18ng.

HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI. REGON FINE SPARS. and LUMBER

Always on Hand.

L MALLORY,

OR

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

(28

G. FALCONER & CO.,

and CHRONOMETER MANU- WRUTUKERS and EWELLERS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS CHARTS and BOOKS,

"LUZON=SUGAR REFINING COMPANY,

LIMITED,

NOTICE.

THE FOURTEENTH

ORDINARY

ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS of the COMPANY will be held at the OFFICES of the GENERAL AGENTS. Pedder's ́ Street, at 13.30 P.M., on FRIDAY, the 17th March, for the purpose of receiving thele Repert and a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1895.

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

..-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Agents, Hongkong, 6th March, 1996:

1466

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, HE THIRTEENTH

ORDINARY

TGENERAL TELLING OF SHARE-

HOLDERS in the COMPANY will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 9. Praya Central, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the 28th March, at 13 o'clock Noor, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31m December, 1895, declaring a Dividend, and electing Consulting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 28th Instant, both days Inclusive:

..

SHEWAN & Co,

General Managery

Honghong, 6th Zmek, sügë).