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COTTAM & Co. Ex S.S. "Formosa?”. ANDERSON'S WATERPROOF_CLOAKS, CHRISTY'S TWELD CAPS,"

COLLARS

(ALL SIZES AND SHAPES), TRAVELLING TRUNKS,

&C., &c., SME.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 423 日二十月七年二十二赭光

Marks.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED ............

PAID-UP m

BANKETS:

£1,500,000 £1,185,000

insuranceS.

EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION,

LIMITED.

FIRE AND MARINE.

AGENTS, RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

FOR

ESTABLISHED 1881.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1896.

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

TO BAIL

STRAHLERS

CAPTAINS

REMARKS

588,500 WTS, and are prepared to accept LONDONBEP. Blahop. About and Aug...Freight of Famage.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 28th April, 1996"-

1743

ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 1 per cent. THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE JAPAN, &c. `m Cantin mumA. G. Cébiti, R.N.R............About 25th Aug........... (Paning through per annum on the Dalir Halance.

On Fixe DeNOSITY :—

四禮:

就十二月八英港香

Intimations.

ODOL

THE MEDICAL HALL,

DEUTSCHE APOTHEKI,

70, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, ` Hongkong.

THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN

AGENCY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAYA.

COMPANY.

For 11 Month«,

4 per cent,

ESTABLISHED A,D. 1894.

F

A

6

3

CAPITAL

..............

1

1.-W. R. TAYLOR.......

Wanager, Hongkong.

£2,000,000

757.478

IB

SHANGHAI....Katsar-4-Hind.C. L. Daniel ...About 22nd Aug...Freight or Passage, Freight or Passage.

the Inland Sea.).

[See Special

Advertisement

TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY........₤3,480,053 JAPAN Ancona W. D. Mudic.............................Noon, 28th Aug... (Paiding through (Freight or Pumage.

the Inland Sea.) About, and Sept...Freight or Passage,

THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO THE ASBESTOS TRADE WAS OBTAINED

BY BELL'S ASBESTOS CO.

LONDON, &C. „Ravenno......................E, Street..............Noon, 27th Aug.....-

at CURRENT RATES.

„Formosa...................R. A. Peters For Further Particulars, apply to Hoogkong, 19th August, 1896.

R. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,

[431

Hongkong, and January, 1896.

THE HIGHEST GRADE PACKINGS AND JOINTINGS KEPT IN STOCK.

ENGINE AND CYLINDER OILS ABSOLUTELY UNBEATABLE

IN QUALITY AND PRICE.

i

ASBESTOS IN EVERY FORM FOR FILTERS, CHEMICAL PUMPS, &C.

W.JACKSON.

Hongkong, 7th Jule. rëet.

NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA....

LTAVING been appointed AGENTS of the LONDON

Are prepared to THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS

LIMITED.

Authorize Capita!..........

------------- £1,000,000

Subscribaj Capital....................................£ 500,000

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:----

D: Giles, Es,

H. Staltech, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

Chow Tang Shang, Esq.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co,

Agents.

E910

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

Kwan Hol Cheen, Esq. Company are prepared to accept First

Chief Managef, GEO, W, F. PLAYFAIR.

Interest for 12 month. Fixed, 5 per Cent Humprunt, aged October, 1993.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above

Class FOREIGN, and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

17

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

CAPITAL PAID-UP

Co.

124

GENERAL NOTICE.

-THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS 500,000 $833.333-33-

EQUAL TO ............. RESERVE FUND

$318,000.00.

£800,000 RESERVE LIABILITV OF SHARE.

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

*******£800,000 RESERVE FUND ...................................................£325,000 | LEE SING, Esq.

CURRENT LOT TO SHUR, Esq,

NTEREST ALLOWED

ACCOT the Fate of 1 per cent, per

annum on the Dally Balances.

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

11

6

3

... 3

R. WHITEHEAD,

Hongkong, 16th September. 1895.

"

Manager, Hongkong.

193 GHAI

BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL .............................................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND................. 6,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRÒPTORS.........$10,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS:

A. MCCONACHIE, Esq.-Chairman. ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.- Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, ↑ J. Kramer, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

R, M. Gray, Esq.

D. R. Soon, Kaq,

R. Shewan, Esq.

N, A. Stebi, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong-T. JACKSON, EA, "

MANAGER: Shangbal-]. P. Wade Gardner, Fan, LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG ÎNTEREST ÁLLOWED

On Current Account at the rate of 1 per Cent;

per Annum on the daily balanca,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSIT: For 3 months, 2 per Cent. per Annum, For 6 months, 31 per Cent per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,.

Chief Manager.

Bongkang, 14th August, 1806.

fax

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. HE Business of the above-Bank is conducted The HONGKONG ANnk

BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER CINT. per anDEM, ·

Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONOXONO AND SHANGHAI BANE to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT # 4 PER CENT, per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

(ga

Hongkong, 11 August, 1895,

Notice of Firms.

NOTICE.

WET FID in YOKOHAMA for Business In RAW and WASTE SILK, &c., and have Authorised Mr. H. BENT to Sign per Procuration,

HERBERT DENT & Co. Canton, 15th August, 1896,

[1294

have This Day OPENED ■ BRANCH

NOTICE. HAVE Thủ Day commenced Business a

W. SHEWAN.

I TAL COTTOSION AGENT.

Hongkong, 20th July, 1896.

11149

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

LO YIUK MOON, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

MARINE RISKS OF GOODS, &c., taken

World.

Current Rates to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAVA WEST. Hon-bang, 17th December, 1815.`. F43

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

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE, No. a. QUERI'S ROAD WEST. Der Meme 9KIN MAY, TRA

Intimations.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. "THE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET.

THE

ING of SHAREHOLERS will be held in the OFFICES of the COMPANY No, 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, ÊS: 24th August, at 3 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of recdiving the Report of the. Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th Jane, 1896.

'The TRANSFERABOOKS of the Company ill be CLOSED from the toth to the 44th. August, both daya lagu

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By order of the Bod of Directors,

THOS. I. ROSE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1896. HONgkong and shANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. THE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the Half- year ending 30th June lart, at the Rate

THE

of ONE POUND AND FIVE SHILLINGJ STERLING per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and after- MONDAY, the 17th August current, at the OTPICES of the CORPORATION, where SHARE. HOLDERS are requested to apply for WARRANTS.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Friga

Hongkong. 15th August, 1806.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

ONE-THIRD INTEREST COPA FAST!

POINT DAIRY FARM COMPANY, For Particulars, apply to

A. RUMJAHN, Manager. Hongkong, 15th August, 1896.

(1295

Intimations.

THE PHARMACY.

TA'NSAN,

This refreshing and lavigorating Table Water contains 8 per cent, more IRON CARBONATE

Than any Water from similar Spas,

Sola Agents for HONGKONO and-SOUTH of CHÈDIA 1–

605)

"

TANSAN,

TANSAN,

FLETCHER & CO.

and CARMICHAEL & CO.

* JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT

OF

FRESH DAIRY BUTTER.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

The product of the PRINCE OF WALES DAIRY COMPANY, Bombay, India, This BUTTER

is guaranteed PURE and of THE FINEST QUALITY,

- RETAIL PRICE.....$130, 600, and 200.

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,

In alb, xib. and žiḥ, TIN,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

**EXCELSIOR," HONOLONG,

A. B; C. Code.

TELEPHONE,

No. 35.

THE TEMPERATURE IŞ, AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN QUEEN'S ROAD.

TIFFIN AT I P..

DINNER AT 8 PM. ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING-ROOME,

For further Particulars apply to

Hongkong. 17th July, 1805.

THE

CLUB HOTEL,

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,

(18

}

HOTEL METROPOLE,

1, TSURIJI, TOKYO.

5, BUND, FOKOHAMA, FIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally situated, well-furnished, the Crisis inder the Sepearl-

of approved French Chef has no équsí. ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT Experienced English matron la attendance.

The Hotel stem-launch with European Agent attends arrivals and departures ; every assistance given in clearing luggages and affording Information, Passengers are met at the Rallway Station.

VISITORS have the option of messing either in Tarvo or Yazonama, without extra charge-THE ONLY HOTEL OFFERING SUCH AN ADVANTAGE, KUROPEAN, HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.

TRADE

Certified Guides are in attendance at both Hotals.

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS,

E. V. SIOEN, Manager, L. DEWETTE, Manager,

YOKOHAMA

TOKYO.

THE "BUGLE” BRAND.

BASS PALE ALE,

GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT,

BOTTLED DY

M. B. FOSTER & SONS, LTD.

The Largest Shippers of Bass Bzza in the World.

1, C. & Co, na now Introducing to this Market two brandu of first clase Whisky,

which they advise ali connoisseurs to tay.

THE N. B. WHISKY,

This is a Splendid Blend, mellow and smooth,

ID YEARS OLD-Price per Dozen...$13.

LONG JOHN WHISKY,

THE "DEW or BEN NEVIE"

from the Far Famed Distillery at Fort William, 5 YEARS IN WOOD-Prios par. Dosen...$14.

Hongkong, 17th August, 1800,

ESTO. 1884.

TELEPHONE-75-

CENTRAL MARKET,

J. TATAM,

11, Quanée Rent,

Hongkong, tet july, 1809.

PROPRIETOR.

Mongbong, ighi

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

BILLIARDS

AT HAL HOTEL

THREE PRIZRS.

[160

(273

"EXTRA SPECIAL FINEST LIQUEUR."

A fine Malt Whisky thoroughly matured, has the largest sale and is the most popular brand of Scotch Whisky in the Far East.

CALDIECK, MACGRÉGOR & Co., WRE 108 KPIRIT MERCHANTS,

Manager.

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED,

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,

FOR THE

PIONEERS OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to H.M. Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Fordgn Rallways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.

MANUFACTURERS OF

The Best Qualities of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the VERY HIGHEST PRESSURES, Cheaper Qualities for Low PRESSUREL.

The "VICTOR METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty. for use throughout Her Majesty's Hary.

The "VICTOR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Stest and Hydraulic Joleta, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpede boat and Transport in HM, Service.

SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Bollers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, 80. IN TWO QUALITIES.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENTE.........

1030)

TRADE MARK,

Hong Nama.com

YUEN WO.

TELEPHONE, No. 139.

**................THOS, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & Co. General Agents.

MANZANILLA

A LIGHT DRÝ SHERRY

or

EXCELLENT QUALITY.

Per 1 dozen Bottles............$9.00

A large stock of SHERRIES on hand at from $7.00 to $30.00 per Dozen.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

No. 18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 14th August, 1896,

[430

W. POWELL & CO.

EX S.S. #GLENFRUIN"

SOME PARTICULARLY PRETTY SPECIALITIES IN

LADIES MILLINERY

NOISELESS.

AND 7

DRESS GOODS.

ILLUSTRATED LISTS FREE BY POST.

Hongkong, 23rd July, 1805.

W. POWELL & CO.

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN, MEDAL

[100

PETROLEUM ENGINES

DR 3 TO 14 HLP.

roa FACTORIES AÐ LAUNCHES.

WORKED BY ORDIMANY PETROLEUM,

Consumption of Retroleum 1 13. per RP, and Hour.

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,

47)

** SOLE'AqETĖS FOR THE HART.

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

W. BREWER & CO.

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS.

SMOKELESS.

THE STORY OF NATIONS SERIES, "Stambuloff, by Batman.................$ 4.25

$8.50 Back. Bohemia, by Č.E. Maurics,

by Murray

Joseph Chamberlain, by Jeyes...uma 1.35 Karthly Paradies, by Morris............mm 5,00 Cholis Edition. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, by Dr.

Brewer (New Enlarged Edition) 3.25 The Century Ailas and Gazeter uimus. 100 1.75 The Heart of a Continent, by Young.

Ladies, by Radway.

Cammonwealth, by Trogartken. Moors in Spain, by Lana-Foala, The German Emperor, by Hanney. Dundonald, by Fortebede k 1.75 Pope Lao XIII, by Justin McCarthy

Doberck's Law of Storms mississtö

FOR SALE

regonian: (13) Shaki

1.00

G. H. MUMM & Co CHAMPAGNE.