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COTTAM & Co., GENERAL QUIFITTERS,"|&C.

ARE SHOWING

A very Cheap Line

In TENNIS SHOES,

DECK SHOES, WALKING SHOES,

*, &c. &c.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 557. #*=*=+=#*

Manfs.

THE CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE -LONDON.

CAPITAL PAID-UP RESERVE

LIABILITY OF SHARE.

Insurances.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE of the

HE Undersigned AGENTS of the ïbove

CHINESE RISKS at

ESTABLISHED 1881.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1897.

六拜禮

七廿月三英港香

Entimations

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

HOLDERS...

Clan FOREIGN £800,000 | CURRENT RATES.

*****£800,000

SIEMSSEN & Co.

fak Hongkong, 28th May, 1895,* £350,000THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE

FOR

STEAMERS

LONDON

NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

COMPANY,

RESERYE FUND

ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per annum on the Dally Balances.

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

H

& -

.... 31

3

P

... 21

T. H. WHITEHEAD,

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CAPITAL

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1884.

CAPTAINS

TO BAIL

REMARES

„¤¢yžo¤..................................]. R. Lendon, R.N.R. ...About 3rd April...Freight, or ·Passage, Freight or Passage.

JAPAN, &C. ...........Adin ....R. E. L. Hai, R.I”‚R...........About 3rd April...

(Passing through the Inland Sea

*******£2,000,000 TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY........1480,053 SHANGHAI...............Mirzapore ..............]. F. Jephson..................... ..............Abant qik Apell...Freight or Passage, NET ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA...... 757.478

..........Noan, 5th April... F. N. Tillard.........

Manager, Hongkong. HAVING been one are prepared to

LJAVING been appointed AGENTS of the | LONDON, &c. ...Rozetta accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS #1 CURRENT RATES.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.,

Ágents.

Hongkong, rgth October, 1896, THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital

£1,000,000 *****£500,000

Subscribed Capital.....

HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG,

-Hongkong, and January, 1897.

GENERAL NOTICE,

174

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

[Sen Spezial

Advertisement.

Freight or Fausage. JAPAN..........Ancona ....W. D. Mudie...............Noon, 9th April... (Passing through

the Inland Sea.)

LONDON..........Candla...G. K. Weight, R.N.R............About|16th Apell.Freight or Famage. LONDON Japan..................................T. Leigh.

„About 29th April..Freight or Famage.

H. A.-RITCHIE, Superintendent,

Court of Directors:----

D. Gülles, Esq.

H. Stelterfoht, Exq

ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

CAPITAL, TAELS 600,000

EQUAL TO ..........................................mas Į RESERVE FUND

$831-333-33. $318,000.00.

For Further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 26th March, 1897.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

Chiel Manager, GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cerit, Hongkong, a3rd October, 1893.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE SING, Esq. LOU TO SHUM, Esq. i

LO VEUK MOON, Esq.

MANAGER. HO AMEL

►

17 MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, laken

TONGKONG AND SHANGHA!

HMARKING CORPURATION:

Paid-up CAPITAL Loanabresen

RESERVE FUND .......................................

$10,000,000

..$ 6,500,000

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000

,

Court of DIRTCTORS:

ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Chairman.

Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVING.-Depary Chairman.

C. Bearmann, Esq. ·

G. D. Bäning. Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq

A. McConachle. Etq.

R. M. Gray, Esq.

A. 1. Raymond, Esq.

§ R. L. Richardson, Esq.

D. R. Sassoon, Esq

R. Shewan, Esq.

N. A. Sleba, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER :

Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghal-J. F. WADE GARDNER, EK,

LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED,

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED

World

at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HYAD-OFFICE 8 & 9 PRAYA, WEST,

Varmanna, 19th Birmahne 1997

T

* NOTICE,

36

HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBE)) ............$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISK at Curuent RATES on Goons, c. Policles granted to all Parts of the world ayable at aay, of Its Avencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, in May, tău.

Intimations.

130

On Current Account at the rate of a per Ceal, THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA-

per Annum on the dally balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS For 3 months, zi per Cent. per Annum. For 6 months, 3 per Cent, per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 27th February, 1897,

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

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THE Butiness of the aber Bank is conducted

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

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 34 PER CIT. per annAKES.

Depository may transfer at their option balances of $zoo or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CEME, per annum,

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION, "

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

Masonic.

CATHAY I

No, 116,

CHAPTER..

S

TION COMPANY, LIMITED,

~HAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held in LONDON recently, a FINAL DIVIDEND Of 3 PER CENT wat Declared on the COMPANY'S „PREFERENCE SHARES for the Six Months ending 31st December, 1896, making 6 PER CENT. in all. A Dividend of 6 par CINT. for the same year waı alan Declared as the COM- PANY'S ORDIN RY SHARES.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be ready on the 31st instani,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 19th to the gist inat, Inclusive.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., Agents. Hongkong, asth March, 1897. OLIVERS FREEHOLD MINES, LIMITED. N ISSUE of B shares at par in offered to

Shareholders

A COMPANY In the proportion of Seven shares for every filty shares they hold. Every Share- holder on the Reglater on WEDNESDAY, the 7ik day of Aprinext, will be entitled to an allotment fo of Seven Babares for every Fifty shares whether or B registered in his Name. All applica- Hons must be made on forms for the purpose, which may be obtained at the Orvice of the COMPANY on and after the 7th day of April. next, and must be filled up and lodged with the Company on or before WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of Apill next, together with a Sum of TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS for every share applied for a First Instalment. A receipt will be given, which must be forwarded to the

REGULAR CONVOCATION of the A will be held in the Company in exchange for SCRIP

FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on MON- DAY, the 29th Instant, at 8.30 for gp.m. precisely. Visiting Companions are cordially Invited to attend.

- Hongkong, 24th March, 1807.

NOTICE.

106

T MEETING of the COMMITTEE

The SHARE REGISTER will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 7th April, to WEDNESDAY, the 14th Aprl! next, bath days Inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares can be registered,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. 38-40, Queen's Road Central,

Hoogkang, 25th March, 1897-

[$13

Appointed by H1B EXCELLENCY THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

GOVERNOR to make arrangements for Cele brating the completion of ibe 6ơTH YEAR of the Reign of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, it was decided, in addition to arranging for other: Celebrations, to endeavour to mark the auspi- Closs occasion in HONGKONG by Establishing PERMANENT MEMORIAL and to invite the Pabile to suggest what form such Memorial should take.

Any Member of the Commually who may have any suggestion to offer is requested to Forward it in writing to the Underalgued en or Before WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant,

1. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Honorary Secretary, Hongkong, 24th March, 1897.

1504

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1896. CONTRIBUTORS to the above ÖFFICE 216 requested to furnish the Undersigned with LIST at their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st Degeraber, 1896, in order that the Distribution of BONUS may be arranged.

Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of March lasiant will be adjusted by the Office, and no CLAIMS OF ALTERATIONE will be subse quently admitted,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Agonis, Camron INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, (385 Hongkong, 1st March, 1899.

Intimation.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400 BEST ABOVE SEA LEVEL

W. POWELL & CO.

BLANCO.-IN SPECIALLY PREPARED

METAL BOXES, 3ặc. box. RE-FILLS, 10c. oaoh.. ".

BLANCO.-IS A SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR

Intimations.

JOB PRINTINGA THIS department of th

Hongkong Telegraph Having been replenished with a Iorge Kiortment of type, orders can now be executed quickly and in the best style.

Address :—5, Pedder's Hill, Hongkong,

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

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 H,M, Government, and the Principal English, Indian, Colonial and Fordgu Railways, including the Imperial Railways of Japan.

MANUFACTURERS OF ·

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

"

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

The "VICTOR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulic Joints, Manhole and Mudhole Doors, &c., are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo boat and Transport in H.M. Service.

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

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR quantities. SUPERINTENDENT.

Is

*7]

WHITENING WHITE SHOES, LEATHER GOODS, MILITARY ACCOUTREMENTS, &c., &c.

Hongkong, 27th March, 1807.

THE

"HONGKONG BUTCHERY"

COMPANY.

Nos. 11, 13 d 15, CENTRAL MARKET.

FRESH BEEF AND MUTTON

CORNED BEEF AND TONGUES VEAL SAUSAGES.

Hongkong, 13th Marke, 1897,

THIS.

PACKING

J

TRY THE

SPECIAL

WHISKEY

47 H.K. HOTEL

f19

(116

FOR HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.

AS USED THROUGHOUT

THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

AMAZON SPIRAL PACKING

HAS GIVEN GREAT

- SATISFACTION WHEREVER USED.

ALL SIZES IN STOCE

82.00 PIX POUND,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.-

Praya Central,

Fas

Hongkong, 13th March, 1967,

IND COOPE & CO.'S

GP

ALE & STOUT.

na.................THOS: SKINNER.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

General Agenta.

NUNOBIKI NATURAL MINERAL WATER.

20

FROM THE SPRINGS OF THE WELL-KNOWN NUNOBIKI WATERFALLS IN KOBE.

Analysed and pronounced by the IMPERIAL JAPANESE HYGIENIC LABORATORY OF OSAKA, to be effective in the treatment of CONSUMPTION, CHRONIC CATARRH OF THROAT and WIND PIPE, all complaints of LIVER, STOMACH and INTESTINE, RHEUMATISM, SUPERABUNDANCE OF BLOOD, &c.

APPLY TO

L. M. ALVARES & CO.,

SOLE AGENTS, No. 17; QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

'Hongkong, 12th March, 1897.

[443

000069WT ///OEDTONG

ALL SIZES KEPT IN STOCK BY

SCHEELE & CO,,

SOLE AGENTS.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1897

1383

FOR SALE.

—(0):

G. H. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.

In cases of a dos, plats .............................................. $35 per cASE,

da, I doz qaziti....unerat $33 do

Hongkong, 13th February 1807

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co..

Agents.

W. BREWER & CO.

JUST LANDED

A LARGE STOCK AND GREAT VARIETY OF LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S

TENNIS SHOES.

LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S

HOUSE

Hongkang, 5th March, 1897.

"

SLIPPERS,

(VBRY CHE A P.)

THE PHARMACY.

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

MANUFACTURERS OF

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.

Sole Agents for VIN PASTEUR the great French Nerve Tonic..

Also Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN,

FLETCHER & CO,

and CARMICHAEL & CO.

TELEPHONE,

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

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

"EXCELSIOR," HONGKONG,

A. B. C. Code.

QUEEN'S ROAD.

TIFFIN AT 1 P.M.

DINNER AT 8.1.M.

ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN de¬DINNER PARTIES is

TRADE MARK.

Hong Name:-

YUEN W 0.

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

ALB

STOUT

4 dusen Quartz, $15.00.

dosen Fizia,

$14.00 $15.00

ESTD, 1884.

is lighter in body and of less Alcoholic strength MK-75.

SOLE AGENTS --

than most English Brows.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

PRIVATE DINING-ROOMS.

For further Particulars apply to

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

→Sangkang, ayik July, 1894,

· Hongkong, 'ritis Marul, 1897, -

WINE AND SPIRIT - MERCHANT. No. 11, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

AUSTRALIAN WINES

FROM THE

COOLALTA VINEYARDS,

NEW SOUTH WALES,

HOCK. CLARET.

CHABLIS & BURGUNDY.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

SOLE AGENTS.

15, Queen's Road,

“Hongkong, ajið March, 1997. -