1896-12-11 — Page 1

CARPETS.

COTTAM & Co.,

are showing

TIENTEIN RUGS AND SQUARES,

IRISH TABLE LINEN FRENCH BLANKETS, Very warm but not heavy,

3, Reddir's St.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES NO. 469++=+=#★

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853, HEAD OFFICE —LONDON,

CAPITAL PAID-UP-T RESERVE LABILITY

SHARE- tor

RESERVE FUND ...-----...

HOLDERS...NTA

£800,00

*****800,000 ******£350,000 INTEREST ALLOWED - CURRENT

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE

COMPANY

For Particulars and Rates..

ESTABLISHED 1881.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1896.

Entimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

五洋限

賦一十月二十英港香

Intimations.

EASTERN

LIMITED.

BELL'S

FOR

T

Apply to

6 3

+

15

... 31 ... 21

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, and March, 1896.

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EMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED.

Man, Hongkoor.

has a long record of GOOD SERVICES to refer to; FUNDS, anasally increasing, amount to £8,086 40s Sig. The premiums are | SHANGHAI ........Gangt: .................], F. Cretty costs.About 13th Dec...Freight or Famage. moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety hava barn adopted.

Freight or Pamart. JAPAN, &c. Boruto unĘ, P, Bishop .........................................About 16th Dec...(Passing through

the Inland Bea) (Son Spedal LONDON, „P-Allla ...........F. N. Colo.................................... ...............Noon, xyth Dec.........

Advertisement (Freight or Passage. JAPAN Ancona ....W. D. Mudie .............................4-30 P.M., 17th Dec (Passing through

the Inland Sea (Freight or Fanage.

(Calling

STEAMERS

------(701) CAPTAINS

TO BAIL

DEMARKS

J

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STRAITS ANDĮ

BOMBAY....·

Hydanes...S. Barcham.......Aboại 17th Dec... Colombo if suffi

cient faducement offers),

ACCOUNT at the Rat of ≈ pix cent, pez

annum on the Daly Bɔlances.

On Fixed Deposits for sa me ɔths... 4 per cent.

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

ASBESTOS

AGENCY,

Hongkong, 19th October, 18:6, .

FIRE AND MARINE.

have Tála Day been appointed

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, \N" AGENTS, and are prepared to accept | LONDON ...................Palawan.......................C. E. Bakit ***About 24th Dec...Freight or Famigo.]

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital ommium₫ 1,000,000 Subscribed Capital..............£500,000

HEAD OFFICE :~-HONGKONG.

Court of Directora:—

RISKS et CURRENT RATES.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 28th April, 1846.

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For Further Particulaes, apply to

Hongkong, 11th December, 1896.

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,

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COMPANY,

THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE

ESTABLISHED A‚D. 1824,"

D. Guilles, Esq.

# Chow Tung Shang,Esq.

H. Stalterfobt, Esq.

Kwan Hoi Chuan,Eng

Chan Kit Shan, Esq,

CAPITAL__ ***tmiesz

Chief ¡Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Interest for 12 month's Fixed, 5 per Cent, Hongkong, 33rd October, 1893.

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPOP ATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL <storycarico10,000,00 RESERVE FUND................................................$ 6,000,00% RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS.....$||0,200,0G 3

COURT OF DIRECTORS:

A. MCCONACHT, Esq.—Chairman.

ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Deputy Chaliman.

R. L. Richards 10, Keq.

| D. R. Sassoon, Esq.

Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving,

C. Beurmann, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

| R. Shewan, Esq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

R. M. Gray, Esq.

N. A. Siebs, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong.-T. Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDNER, E14. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LAMIJAD, HOKOKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED

On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent.

per Annum on the dally balaser.

..

INTEREST ON Fixed Deposits : For 3 months, 21 pe: Cent, per Annum. For 8 months, 31 per cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 par Cent, par Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

"!

Hongkong, 9th December, 1896.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

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THE Business of the above Bank is conducted

by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY

+£2,000,000 £2.480,053

NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA.....£ 757,478

HA

【AVING been sprointed AGENTS, of the above Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS 11 CURRENT RATES.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,

Agentr Hongkong, zui Tanuary, 1896,

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NORTH GERMAN FIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

TH

ESTD. 1884.

ASBESTOS and METALLIC "DAGGER,” PACKINGS excell over all others. 'for high pressure.

HEMP, COTTON and RUBBER PACKINGS,

HOT and COLD WATER JOINTS of the best quality only kept in stock: HEAVY ENGINE OIL a speciality, CYLINDER OILS from 91.25 to $2.50 per Gallen,

Hongkong, 27th November, 1896.

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PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY IS USED IN UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

THE MANUFACTURE OF

AQUARIUS

ཇཱ་

A SPARLING MINERAL TABLE WATER. It is most suitable for mixing with Wines and: TELEPHONE 75. Spirits; it neither discolours them nor changes their

flavour, as is so often the case with those Mineral Waters. which contain iron and other salts.

"HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above

Comprar arz proral to accept First 15, Queen's Road, Clan FOREIGN 13 CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong, 18th May, 1895.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAX INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.).

CAPITAL TAELS 600,000 $833333-33.

EQUAL TO 92923GYESET) RESERVE FUND ..................ve

$318,000.00,

-1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LIE SING, Esq.

LO YRUK MOOr, Esq.

ΜΑΙ

ESQ.

MANAGER-HO AMEI,

'ARINE RISKS an GOODS, Bc., laken"

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & », PRAYA WEST, Hongkono, 19th December, 1835.

NOTICE.

f1974

BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, obtained on application.

INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 31 Fxx Czr. per annuen..

Depositors may transfer at their option -balances of $100 or mory 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,

Chiel Manager.

Hongkong, 13 August, 1895.

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CAR USED FOR 20 WEARY.

CARBOLINEUM-A VENARIUS

With the Utmost Suceris,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED......................$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to secepi MARINE RISKS AT CURRENT RATES on GOODS, &c. Felices granted to el Parts of the world cayable at any of its Agencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary,

HEAD OFFICE; Në, 4, Omregul ROAD. WEST,

LOST.

SMALL Brown' and White

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Thoroughly reliable preservative for Weed A IKARIER in Chain Colias, answering

and Stone against White Ants, Decay) Fungus to the name of "NELL." Reward if necessary

SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG, CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

Hongkong, 5th December, 1806,

MONTHLY RATES FOR

$12.00

MEALS

BREAKFAST -

AT H.K. HOTEL.

DINKE..

ALL 3 MEAIS

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY.

PRIME FRESH BEEF AND SHANGHAI MUTTON. CORNED BEEF.

CALIFORNIA CREAMERY BUTTER, $1.40 per Roll

OUR CELEBRATED CLUB HOUSE SAUSAGES.

Twenty-five Cents par Pound.

Rot und Dampness.

on retusalag same to

Sole Agents for Chins,

SCHEELE & Co.

Hongkong, 15th May, 1806.

Dr. JORDAN,

8, Praya Central Hongkong, toth December, 1895.

Hourkong, rgh November, «Kat.

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NOISELESS.

Intimations.

EXPLOSION IMPOSSIBLE.

JASTRAM'S PATENT

GOLDEN MEDAL

H

PETROLEUM ENGINES

* or a To xa X.P.

FOR FACTORIES. Á

LAUNCHES,

WORKED BY ORDINARY PETROLEUM,

Consumption of Petroleum 1 1d. þar H.P. and Howr

A Working Stationary Ragina and «’Launch with a 4 HP.

Engina will be shown and fall particulars bo given on application.

SCHEELE & CO., HONGKONG,

471

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE HAFT.

+

NO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REQUIRED.

THE

HOTEL

CLUB HOTEL METROPOLE,

5, BUND, FOKOHAMA.

1, TSUKIJI, TOKYO.

SMOKEL:55,

CIRST-CLASS HOTELS, centrally (stitusted, well-furnished, the Cuisine under the Supervi

sion of approved French Chef has no equal, ENTIRE FOREIGN MANAGEMENT. Experienced English matron in attendance.

The Hotel steams-launch with European · Agent-attends arrivals and departures ; evacy istance given in clearing luggages and affording inkormation, Passengers are met at the Raliway Station.

VISITORS have the option of messing either in TOKYO, or YOKOHAMA,, without extra 'charge-/THS ONLY. HCIAL OFFERING'SUCH ANŞADVANTAGE, “KUROPEAN HAIR DRESSER on the Premises.

©Certißel Guides are in 'attendance at both Hotels.

J. TATAM,

AGENCY, LIMITED.

SOLE AGENTS IN

FOR THE

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, PIONEERS OF THE ASBESTOS TRADE. Contractors to II. M. Government, and the Principal Buglish, Indian, Colonial and Forelen Radiways, including the Imperial Rathways of Japan.

MANUFACTURERS OF

Ji

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

The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admirsity for use throughout Her Majesty's Navy,

The "VICTOR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulle Joints, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battlesbly, Cruiser, Gorbost, Torpedoi boat and Transport in H.M. Service.

"SALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Ballers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, &t. IN TWO QUALITIES.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT100106103ı

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TRADE MARK,

Hong Nama 2- YUEN WO.

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

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

XMAS PRESENTS.

CASES OF ASsorted wineS,

CONTAINING :=

3 Bots. SHERRY, z Botu. PORT, 3 Eota. WHISKY, ± Bots. GIN,

1 Bet, BRANDY, : Bot LIQUEUR and 1 Bot. BITTERS,

PRICE —$10 to $80.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

No. 13, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 11th December, 1896.

リ

RAINIER BEER.

STATTEL

Year : 23 1

COMPANT

F. BISHOP,

PROPRIETOR

Acting Manager. Hongkong, 13th November, 1895,

FOR SALE.

G. H. MUMM & Cos CHAMPAGNE.

In cases of a dos plais ...assessorenazim$35: per quaE.

do

i quarts mummonm853

Hongkong, sgth June, 1805.

T

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HE famous Malt Tonic and Drink.

Try it once and you will order it

again. One trial will convince you of its merits. Do not confuse it with cheap and abominable stuffs. -

SEATTLE BREWING AND MALTING Co„ -

HONGKONG BRANCH,

ICH HOUR LANE.

THE PHARMACY.

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HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF

SEXWAN & Co.

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LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,

SHIPCHANDLERS,

KINDS. DECK AND ENGINE-ROOM STORES OF ALL KINDS.

HUBBUCK'S FIRST QUALITY PAINTS OTLIN

BIR CHAS, PRICES ENGINE and CYLINDER DILS,

EAGLEBERTS CYLINDER OIL.!

INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING

FOR SHIPS BOTTOMS,

COMPOSITION

This Composition has been Supplied to all the Navics of the World and all the pelscípmi

Steamship Companies.

INNUMERABLE TESTIMONIALS.

FRESH

WATER SUPPLIED.

CALL FLAG "R"

Hongkong, 12th November, rigë,

W. POWELL & CO.

BORDERED

KVERY SIZE FROM-

L. DEWETTE, Manager,

TOKYO,

THE CLUB HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, Proraistors.

E. V. SIOEN, 'Manag

YOKOHAMA.

CARPET

SOUARES,

*(READY", MADE.):

THREE YARDS ■ TWO YARDS SIX YARDS 97 ŞEVEN TARDS,

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.

Sale Agents for VIN PASTEUR the great French Nerve Tonio,

Also Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE,WATER TANSA N.

FLETCHER & CO.

and CARMICHAEL & CO.

W. BREWER & CO.

JUST LANDED,

THE MURDER OF DELICIA, BY

Raphael Tacks Now CALENDARS 1897. Also NEW ANNUALS.

MARIE CORRELLI ...................................$1.20 Hongkong Tide Tables ...............izarro 0:50 Boy's Own Annual, 1Fgő........................hadamu 400 Gli's Own Annual, 126... 4.00 Chlidren's Friend Young England New Volume......... 300| Raphael Tucks Naw CHRISTMAS CARDS.

Friso.

Nister's Annial, Chatterbox.

Sunday. Child's Own Magerfon,

・・ Our Darlingt; &c. 800%, #d,

DIARIES 1897, LARGE VARIETY.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL.

1,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL,

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

"Excelsior," Homokonta;

A, B. C. Cods.

TELEPHONE,

No. 15.

THE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

QUEEN'S ROAD,

TIFFIN AT 10%Ma→→

DINNER AT 8 FM.

ARRANGEMENTS can be made 'Soe TIFFIN ≈ DINNER PARTIES

PRIVATE DINING-ROOME,

For further Particulary apply to

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOFER