1897-05-03 — Page 1

JUST RECEIVED, TWEED CAPS,

TERAI and PITH HATS, STRAW HATS, BB &

COTTAM & co

QUTFITTERS.

THE 1897 EDITION WEBSTER'S

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 587. =+=+=#*

Banks.

BANKING.CORPURATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL.......................$10,000,00 RESERVE FUND $6,500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTORE...$10,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS :

ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Ex-Chairman. Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVING ----Deputy Chairman.

C. Beurmann, Zeq,

G. D. Bining, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

R. M.. Gray, Esq,

David Gabbay, Eng.

J

A., Raymond, Esq.

R. L. Richardson, Esq,

IR. Shewan, Esq.

N. A. Stebe, Esq...

Gerald Stude, Erq. CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq. MANAGER: Shanghai-J, P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED

On Current Account at the rate of i per Cent, per Annam on the dally balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS : For 3 months, 13 per Gestuper Antium. For 6 months, 31 per Cant. per Asnum, For 13 months, 4 par Cent, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, roth April, 1897.***

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

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THE Business of the above Bank is conduct-d THE Bag of RNG AND SHANGHAI

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

refer to its FUNDS, annually increasing, has a long record of GOOD SERVICES to

amount to £8,086,401 Stg. The premiums are moderate; and all modern features consistent with safety have been adopted,

For Particulars and Rates,

Apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, and March, 1896.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

`HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above

Today we prepared to accept First

ESTABLISHED 1981.

MONDAY, MAY 3, 1897.

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

FOR

STRAMISUS

CAPTADES

CAM FOREIGN and CHINEST RISKS, JAPAN, immundEnCona W, D. Madie CURRENT RATES.

TO BAIL

REMARKS

£500 Special

{500 rentegent

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LONDON, ME .Mirzapore ..............], F. Jephson..........vus“

6th May...

„Noon, 7th May....”

(Freight or Pumaga. (Passing through the Inland Sen

*STEMSSEN & Co.

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LONDON,addin

R. E, L. HII, R.N.R..............About 15th May...Freight or Psmags. For Further Farticulars, apply to Hongkong, 25th April, 1897.

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,

Is

Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

THE MANCHESTER-FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

-ESTABLISHED A.D. 1891.

TOTAL FINDS AND SECURITY....................... £2,480,053 NET AVAL FIRE PRIMIA£ 757,478

'AVING.

AGENTS of the Hore been appointed AG (pared t Accent EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS

BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be || at CURRENT RATES, obtained on application,

INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 31 PER CENT, per annum.

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

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

..

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Agents. Hangkang, and January, 1897.

.GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.) TAELS 600,000

CAPITAL,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

EQUAL TO man RESERVE FUND

$833,333-33 $318,000.co.

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

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BOARD-OF DIRECTORS.

LEE SIND, Esq.

Lou TSO SHUN, Esq.

-AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

Lo YKUK MOON, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL-----

INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHARTER, 1853. MARINE RISKS on GOODs, &c. take

"HEAD OFFICE-LONDON,

RESERVE LIABILITY Or SHARE-

CAFITAL PAID-UP

HOLDERS¶¶1167-447904163946

RESERVE FUND R

World,

£800,0

£3597

INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT At the Rale of 2 pa,

annum on the Dally Balances. ---

Os Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 per cent.

10

6

H

H

3

*** 3$ ... 21

H

CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & ¢, FRAYA WEST. Himekong, 1yth Decenahow, 1986.

NOTICE,

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

..................$1,000,000

The above Company la prepared to accept MARINE RISKE SI CURAINr Razz on Goods, T. H. WHITEHEAD,

&e. Policies granted to all Parts of the world Manager, Hongkong. I payable at any of its Agencies. Hongkong, 19th October, 1896,

CHAU TSEUNG fat, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE, No. + QUEEN'S ROAD WEST ghana sh May 9

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital ................... £1,000,003 Bubsalbed Capital................................................), 500,000

HEAD OFFICE:~HONGKONG«^.

Court of Directors:---

D. Gillies, Esq.

H. Stolterfoht, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq,

| ChowTung Shang,Es), Kwan Hot Chuen, Esq.

Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. Interest for 13 months Fixed, § per Cent. Hongkong, a3rd October, 1893.

Intimations.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

AN

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

N INTERIM BONUS of TWENTY PER CENT, upon CONTRIBUTIONS for the year 1896 has been DECEARED,

WARRANTS will be hired_on_the_30th Instant.

By Order of the Board,

N. J. EDE,

Hongkong, 15th April, 1897.

Hotels.

PEAK HOTEL.

OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND,

BIS commodious and, well appointed HOTEL, altared at a height of 1,250 feet shore sex-level, has fun been thoroughly

e-der wated, renovated and re-tarnished, and ☀ NEW WING has been built, which commands wagalicent Views oi tas Harbour and mainland al China.

...

For tether particulars, apply to

THE MANAGER,

New Victoria Hotni. Hongkong, 24th November 1896,

136

THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM.. THIS Establishment kan always enjoyed

high class reputation for Liberality In. Mens, Quality of Food and Feriection of Cuisine. THIS REPUTATION. WILL BE MAINTAINED

Fresh Dairy Produce, FRUIT and other supplies are regularly imported from the United BEEF from

Canada and Australia. Secretar633be and TURTLES from the Straits,

CANTON INSURANCK OFFICE,

LIMITED,

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORE.

The WINES. SPIRITS and MALT LIQUORS, comptapped to the Far int

all branda in general

demand, are Best

In addition to the BAR, GRILL and DINING ROOMS, the upper floors are arranged so na

BONUS & TWENTY PER CENT. upon in provide PRÍVATE ROOMS wustable for

A CONTRIBUTIONS for the year, 1896 DINNERS or SUPPERS, &C.

kan-Thla Day boen DECLARED.

WARRANTS =шl be issued on the zoth proximo.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Apenis, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LICETED. Hongkong, 24th April. 1807.

LO'S T

TROM NG1, BLUE BUILDINGS, # I COCKATOO, Whcerer returns” the game to above address will be rewarded,

WM, RANGAY. Hongkong, 29th April, 1897, 200

THE

SAIGON.

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“HE Undersigned, having just hadj bulli # STEAM WATER BOÁT of the latest pattern, capable of Supplying að tone for how are now prepared to furnish Ships with Filtered Town Water quickly and at Lowest Rates,

A. MERCIER ‘& Co.,

715]

— Call Flig—W. at Fesk.

SERRAVALLO'S

'ERRUGINOUS. UININE

FER

THE GREAT AUSTRIAN TONIC

or

PERUVIAN BARK AND IRON,

PICNIC and BATHING PARTIES supplied with light refreshments at a moment's notice,

ICE CREAM from 1 PM, 10 Z1 P.M. COLD MEAT SUFFERS faca 9 to 11:30 PM. THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM.

FREDERICK BISHOP, MKBROT

66,

YOKOHAMA.

CLAUSEN'S HOTEL,

66,

MAIN STREET, GOOD COOK, COMFORTABLE ROOMS,

MODERATE CHARGRI.

C. B. CLAUSEN, Proprietor.

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Yokohama, 6th April, 1897. NEW VICTORIA HOTEL. ROTISSERIE

MBALS A La Carte. |HOPS, STEAKS, ke, de, at any time between 7.30 AM, AB₫ 11.30 PM. - MONTHLY BOARDERS at Moderate Rates.

MADAR & FARMER,

Propslators. Hongkong, 2nd September, rhod.

- יד

W. POWELL & CO.

NEW

EX. "SOCOTRA," SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF

MILLINERY.-

HATS,—FLOWERS-FEATHERS-LACES-RIBBONS SHIRTS SKIRTS-COLLARS-CUFFS-&C

We shall make a special show of Jabilse specialities for decorations etc., (about 17th May. Hongkong, its May, 1897,

N° 11-13 & 15 CENTRAL MARKET.

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HONG KONG BUTCHERY

PRIME BEEF AND MUTTON.

BEEF &TONGUES VEAL

Hongkong, 1st May, 1897.

TRADE MARK,

Hong Nomai— YUEN W o.

CORNE

SAUSAGES &

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IND COOPE & CO.'S

ALE

per cask of 4 doz, Quarts...$18.00

*

STOUT

"

8

8

D

17

Pints ...$14.00 ...$15.00

These brows are light in body and of low Alcoholic

TELEPHONE, No. 135.

SOLE AGENTS-

strength.

GANDE PRICE & CO.,

Hongkong, 26th April, 1897,

(34

WINDSOR HOTEL,

THIS PACKING

RONGKONG.

a

"HİS İSTAÐLISHMENT, skuated in the Orse you Medical Celicates lying in Budding know CON BORĖ ŠTRKNOTE-DIVING PROPERTIES and at the | NAUGHT HOUSE," offers First-class Accom

EXQUISITE TASTE.

me time being of an

“Bals Agmii for Honghong p

A. S. WATSON & Co.

· Honghung, 1st September, 18gő,

modaties to Residents and Travellers.

*Pawge Kleyston, from Eistration Hall in much Flor, la charge of experienced Attendant, Tavorable Awanguixents made in Tamilan

lochtonthly or Kutended Parieran

P. ECHM Pengelstor & Man

ENQUIRE AT MANAGER'S OFFICE HONGKONG HOTEL FOR

PARTICULARS OF

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, No. 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

REDUCED

BOARD AND LODGING RATES FOR CERTAIN ROOMS,

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FOR HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS.

AS USED THROUGHOUT

THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

AMAZON SPIRAL PACKING

HAS GIVEN GREAT-

SATISFACTION WHEREVER USED.

ALL SIZES IN STOCK:

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO

$2.00, PER FOUND.

號三月五英港香

Entimations.

· DICTIONARY

FOR SALE,

PRICE:—§6»PER COPY, AT THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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, Colontal and Perdigs Rathways, 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, PRESTURKE

L

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 Jalati, Manhole and Modbole Doors, & 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, do IN TWO QUALITIES.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. SUPERINTENDENT 195488901999

c............................THOS,SKINNER.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agent

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FOR

SALE.

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

In cases al a dos, plɛis ..............................

đó,

--$35 per caso.

I doz quartanaram$33

Hongkong, 13th February, 1807,

da

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

Agents.

120

W. BREWER & CO.

JUST LANDED

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

TENNIS SHOES,

LADIES and Gentlemen'S

HOUSE SLIPPERS.

Hangkong, 5th March, 1897.

TO

(VERY CHEAP)

AQUARIUS.

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Germs of Chalers. The real safeguard against danger of the kind is either to drink.no water at ail or to drink only DISTILLED WATER.”—ST. JAMES'S GAZETTE, London,

ESTD, 1864.

NOTE-Only pure treble d'stilled water it used in the manufacturų si TELEPRONI-75, 'AQUARIUS."

15, Queen's Road.

Hangkong, 28th April, 1897.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co., SOLE AGENTS.

MOUNT AUSTIN

HOTEL

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS,

"EXCELSIOR," Homanasra,

AB: C. Code.

QUEEN'S ROAD.

TIFFIN AT 1 P.M.

TELEPHONE,

No. 35;

THE TEMPErature is AT LEAST 10 DEGREES COOLER THAN IN

DINNER: 7.8 PM..

ARRANGEMENTS can be made for TIFFIN or DINNER PARTIES in PRIVATE DINING ROOMS.

For further Particulars apply to

THE MANAGER,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,

Homeboue #1), TH!N, 18%!

THE PHARMACY.

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

MANUFACTURERS OF

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET,

- Sole' Aganta for VIN FASTEUR the great Frutich-Nerve Tenis. Also: Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE, WATER TANSA N.

FLETCHER & CO.

CARMICHAEL B. CO

NUNOBIKI NATURAL MINERAL WATER.

FROM THE SPRINGS OF THE WELL-KNOWN NUNOBIRI 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.

ן

APPLY TO

L. M. ALVARES & CO.

Hongkong, 18th March, 18py.

BOLE AGENTS, No. 17, QUEEN'S ROAD GRETRAI