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COTTAM & C°,

* Grekral Cuäfitters:

FOR CYCLISTS,

CYCLE' CAPES,

CYCLE-SHOES,

&G &c., *$20.

Hongkong Hotel Buildings,

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES NO. 795. #+#+#=+=#★

Banks.

LONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UT CAPITAL ......................................................$10,000,003 RESERVE FUND ...................................................$ 7,000.coα RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTONS.....$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS :

ST. C. MICHAKLAEw, Kaq-Chairman. Hon. J. J. HELL-IRVING,-Deputy Chairman.

C. Benimaan, Esq.

A. 1. Rizmond, Esq.

G. D. Bining, Etq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

R. L. Richardson, Esq.

R. M. Gray, Ent

R. Shewan, Esq.

David Gubbay, Esq;

N. A. Slebi, Eerj.

CHIKY MANAGER: Hongkong T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shaghai-J, P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, IJMITED, HONGKONG-INTEREST ÁLLOWED:

FOR

Entimations.

ESTABLISHED 1881.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1898.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY,

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS

TO SAIL

RIMAREK

五拜後

Intimations.

̇ 七月正英港香

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

AGENCY. LIMITED.

خش صفتون

SOLE AGENTS IN L

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

FOR THE

LONDON Malacca H. E. Kitrat, R.N.R.II A U., 6th Jan... Freight or Passage UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,

JAPAN, &c.................Rohilia“.........................S.doB, Lockyer, R.N.R.About roth Fan, ne-

LONDON &c. ...Thames cumā. E. Dowell, R.N.R. ...Noon, 13th Janhune-

On Current Account at the nie of a per Cent; | LONDON per Annum on the daily balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS:

For 3 months, 3) per Cest, per Ansum.

For 6 months, 34 per Cent, per Annum.

For 12 months, 4 per Cent. per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 8th November, 1897.

( Freight os Passage. via SHAXOBAL

CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE

Best Qualities of ASBESTOS GOODS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS el all kinds.

"VICTOR" METALLIC BOILER JOINTS.

SALAMANDER BOILER COVERING COMPOSITION of the best quantities.

ESTIMATES given for every DESCRIPTION of WORK.

SUPERINTENDENT....

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

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ́ORIENTAL "AGENCY,

Sold Agents for the UNITED ASBESTOS COM- PANY, LTD. LONDON.

· DeDWELL, CARLILL & CO., General Agents.

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM..

Entimations.

S. G. HILL, D.D.S.,

AMERICAN DENTIST.

WINDSOR HOTEL, No. 16, Queau's Road,

OFFICE HOURS - 10 to 12 A.M. 2 10 3 P.M. Hongkong, 3rd Jansiry, 1797.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

[x-m 50

FE bare This Day REMOVED to No. 5.

WE PRAYA CENTRAL

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong(6th January, 1898.

NOTICE.

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A MARCANTIZE FIRM. HA EUROPEAN, #gci 27, secks to fla

DODWELL CARLILL & Co., General Agents, with a far kabwedge of SHORTHAND

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JAPAN, &c. ......Shanghai .................E P. Bishop.................About 13th Jan....

Sea Special

Advertisement, Freight or Passage. via SHANGHAI,

ASBESTOS

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Jav...................), Chellas, R.N.R...... About 31st Jan, ... Freight of Passage.

For Further Particulars apply to

PEAK

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent

Hongkong, 7th January, 1898,

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1350 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.

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XERES VERMOUTH

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Made from PURE XERES SHERRY.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE Braloess of the above Bank is conducted

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obiined on application.

INTEREST a deposits is allowed at 37 Pax 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 Pan CENT, per annum.

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

Hongkong, 1st August, rƐgj,

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

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TRADE MARK.

Hong Name?-

Wo. YUEN

TILIPHONE, No. 135.

HOTEL.

FIRST-CLASS HOTEL adjalnlåg the Tramway Terminus. FINE HEALTHY LOCATION, Commanding Magnificent View of the City and Harbour, the Mainland of China, and namerous Islands. Cool southerly brecats in Summer, with perfect protection #galost the North- East winds in wlater.

A Covered Way has been constructed from the Station to the Hotel.

म

THE HOTEL IS NOW UNDER'BUROPEAN MANAGEMENT.

GEO. J. CASANOVA, Manager.

CITY OFFICE, No. 7, Daddell Street,

-THE TRUE COMBINATION OF A BAMBOO.

SAMPLES FREE,

Six per doz. litre Boltles.

H. PRICE & CO.,

No. 18, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

CHAMPAGNE.

G. H. MUMN & Ca........

WHISKY.

DEWAR'S "IMPERIAL INSTITUTE".................................. MCCREADIE'S "SPECIALLY SELECTED "

GUEDES "3 GRAPE" BRAND

SOLE AGENTS:

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

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Hongkong, 6th January, 1898.

-£1,000,000 £334.374

HAVE YOU TRIED IT?

WHAT? WHY, THAT BEAUTIFUL.

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital

Paid op Capital

HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:-- **

J. T, Lan's, Esq.

D. Gilles, Esq.

ChowTung Shang,E1q,

Chan Kit Shan, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen,Esq.

Chlef Manager

G. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Intereat for 12 months Fixed, 5 per cent. On Current Acennat, Dally Halantes a per Cent, per Annurn,

Hongkong, 30th November, 1897.

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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,

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

CAPITAL PAID-UP nimiumà RESERVE LIABILITY DF SHARK-

HOLDERS..ynamı

•£800,000

dim.£800,000

RESERVE FUND avaamisonnem£375,000

INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per

annum on the Dilly Balinges.,

On Fired Deposits for xa months... 4 per cent.

AMERICAN BUTTER

ᎪᎢ .

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY.

$1.60 PER ROLL,

OR IN PATS AT′ 20 "CENTS AND 40 CENTS PER PAT.

· Hongkong, 2nd December, 1897.

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POWELL & CO.

IMMENSE STOCK OF

FLOOR OILCLOTHS

AND

LINOLEUMS.

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T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 3rd January, 1898:

Hongkong, 2nd June, 1997,

Auction.

I'UBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned has received Instructions

THE

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

at bli Sale Rooms, Zetland Street, No. 2

TO-MORROW,

(SATURDAY) the 8th January, 1898,

Commencing at 130 P.M.) .

A QUANTITY OF

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BLACKWOOD WARE,

Comprising:-

DRAWING ROOM SUITES, MARBLE. TOP WASHING STANDS, DOUBLE and SINGLE WARDROBES, SIDEBOARDS, OVERMANTLES, CHESTS of DRAWEJS, WRITING and OFFICE DESKS, TOÏLNT TABLES, CENTRE TABLES, EASY CHAIRS, DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BE STEADS, AMERICAN STANDARD LAMPS, BLACKWOOD CABINETS EASELS,

TABLES, &c. CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, PLATED WARE, CUTLERY,

&.

***

1 HAMMOND'S TYPEWRITER. ;

1 GENTLEMAN'S BICYCLE, complete with Lamp,

I LADY'S BICYCLE complete with Lamp, QUITE NEW I

On View at the Undersigned's from FRIDAY,

the 7th fast,

Catalogues lined prior to Sale, "

TERMS OF SALE :——As, Customary,

PAUL BREWITT,

Acctioneer.

Hongkong, 6th January, 1898.

Notice of Firms.

THE

NOTICE.

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INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY.

who wishes to retire from China, ceased on the

gist December, 1897.

HELCHERS & Co.

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Hongkong, grð fátianty,*1858=

NOTICE

AR, O STRUCKMEYṚR bur Thin Day Me mutterized to sign our Fiam per

procuratlan hers sad in Călan

SIEMSSEN & COM

Hongkong, 1st Januaryž1698.,

A

400 SQUARE YARDS TO A PATTERN,

TRY THE

CURRY

THE

AT. THÉ HONGKONG HOTEL

CLUB HOTEL,

LIMITED.

07

Noë-3-B, BUND, FOKORAMA.

FIRST-CLASS HOTEL Centrally situated, well furnished and

The Company's Steam-launch attends the arrival and departure of all Mail Steamers,

Special attention paid to the Comfort of Visitors,

Yokohama, ast October, 1897.

E. V. SIOEN, Manager,

PORT WINE.

$10.50

had several years experience In Office Work, BOOK-KEEPING and CORRESPONDENCE.

Apply to

***

c/o Hongkong Telegraph Ofico. Hongkong, 4th January, 1898.

-HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

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THERE' will be a SPOON COMPETITION

TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant Com mencing at 3.30 P.M.

RANGES, Boo and gon yards.

Entrance, 30 ctals.

A. CHAPMAN,

Hon. Sec.

Hongkong, 4th January, 1893.

LEVY HERMANOS,

JAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWELLERS

W

$95.50

$37.50

D

I dos bottle,

. 10.50

das, betala. $14.00

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Ägents. Praya Central.

THE PHARMACY.

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

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MANUFACTURERS OF

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET,

Cala Aguero dun (93) J/@warum sau ganna Fauquk VIGSTU TURÍS, Also Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER

TELEPHONE-

75.

TANSAN.

FLETCHER & Co. and CARMICHAEL & CO.

AQUARIUS

(PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER ONLY USED.)

"A PERFECT TABLE WATER.

"An Aarated Water of the Highest quality both from a Manufacturing and Sanitary polat of view."-JOHN MUTER, PH.D., F.R.S. (Edia.), London (Past President of the Society of Public Analysts of Great Britain.

"Either drink no water at all or drink only distilled water."—St. James's Gasitte, London.

15, Queen's Road,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 16th December, 1897.

W. BREWER & CO.

HAVE RECEIVED A LARGE AND NEW STOCK OF

AND WATCHMAKERS,

Sola "Agents In The East for the amalgamated CLEMENT, HUMBER and GLADIATOR CO., Lađeg DUNLOP TYRKYW BICYCLES—PRICE.....$185. A special reliable Watch made for this Climate- Quality Accommov$16 Quality, B..

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coNTSESITY

10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Opposite the Telegrapă Ollies.

Entertainment.

HONGKONG SMOKING 'CONCERT CLUB.

THE FIRST CONCERT of the Season will

be held at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,

An

SATURDAY, NO Țth Imuary, 1898, MEMBERS who have not received TICKETS for this season can oblain the Fame on Applica to the Hon. Treasuser, Mr. R. T. WRIGHT, er the Undersigned,

J. F. A HASTINGS, RN,

Hón, Sacritory. Hongkong, 6th January, 1848.

Insurances.

THE STANDARD

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is one of the LARGEST and BEST KNOWN

of the BRITISH LIFE OFFICES,

FUNDS exceed EIGHT MILLIONS STERLING, ANNUAL REVENUE OVER ONE MILLUM

ግ. STERLING,

For Forms of Proposal and every information,

Apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agcats.

*T27 Hongkong, and March, 1895.

TORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE

SOCIETY.

N

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS LOBES PAID.......2,350,000

ALSO

A SPLENDID SELECTION OF JUVENILE AND OTHER BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS FRESENTS BOUND EDITIONS OF THE POETS-OIL COLOUR BOXES -WATER COLOR BOXES-ALBUMS AND LEATHER GOODS

IN GREAT VARIETY-PRICES TO SUIT ALL BUYERS.

Hongkong, 16th December, 1897.

DON'T

MISS

THE OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING SPECIMENS OF THE LATEST

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PARISIAN BONBONNIERES

FILLED WITH THE CHOICEST

PARISIAN FONDANTS & CHOCOLATES.

Large and Varted Collection of the Latest and Most Beautiful Novelties, Specialities in Round and Square Boxes, where the Contents is the chief object,

WEJINVITE YOU TO CALLÁT

The Apothecaries Hall, MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA

No. 8, Ice House Stried, Proya Central.

Head Ones -TOKIO,"

Branch Ofekt firm

LONDON, NEW YORK, DOMBAY, SINGAPORE, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIH, NEWCHWANG and All Ports in JAPAN.

• Ski Gani Mtnès,

· Obnisw Coal Mines.

· Karada Coal Mines.

Tokyo Marine Insurance Ca, Limited ***Half Fire 'Insurance Co, Liralled,

Imperial Goverment Paper Mills,1Japan, Cotton Cleandig and Wkg. Co., Shanghai, "Oneda Cement Company,japan.

Karegalichi Cotton Spinning Mill, Japan. *The Milke Cotton Spinning Will, Limitesk

Takys Colina Spinning Mili, Japan, Hayashi Clock Factory, Hongkong, 11th December, reg,

WATKINS & CO.

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THE LEADING CATERERS.

* COMPARE OUR ENU, BILLIARD TABLES And

'LIQUORS to all others.

ME

THE GRILL ROOM, Hongkong, 1st September, 1897.

139

CHS, J. GAUPP & CO., HRONOMETER, WATCH, and CLOCK. MAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVER-

STHS, and OPTICIANS. CHARTS and BOOKS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, Sole Agcals for Louis Audemars' Watches anarded the Highest Prizes at every Exhibition and for Volotbinder and Sökt CELEBRATES OPERA GLASKES, MARLITE GLASSES and-SPYGLASSES, Nom 54 & 56, Quorn' Road Centrál,... (40

ESTABLISHED 1797. AMOUNT INSURED. £330,000,000

PREMIUM INCOSTE £372,000

The Agency of the above Seclety at Hongkong having this day been transferred to as we are prepared to issue Fire policies at the lowest Current Rates of premium.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, roth December, 1897. [1m 1829 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE

CHE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to Recept Fiest Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES,

SIEMSSEN & Co..

Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.

GENERAL NOTICE.

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THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY,

(LIMITED.).

CAPITAL,

TAELS 600,000 $833.333-33+ EQUAL TO TRACOMITERERE RESERVE FUND „

$318,000.00,

·BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

LEE SING, Esq.

Lou TSO SAD, EE

LO TRUE MOOM, Kaq,

MANAGER-HO AMEL

'ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken

MARIN

* CURRENT RATES to all parti bf tha World

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 19th December, 188t..

NOTICE,

THE

“HE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED $1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept,

· MARINE RISKS 'MI CURRENT RÅres on GOODS, Policies granted to all Parts, of the world payable at any of its'Agendes,

&

MACHAU÷TSEUNG JAT,

-Secretary: HEAD OFFICE, No. 3, QUEEN-ROAD WEST,

26th May, 1894,