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COTTAM & Co.

FOR

ANDERSONS' WATERPROOFS, SOUTHGATES' TRUNKS, ac, &c.

Outfitters.

35, Pedder Street.

The Hongkong

NEW SERIES No. 858.

Banks.

TAI

YOKOHAMA SPECIE BAYK, LIMITED.

YOKOHAMA

ESTABLISH 1880

SUBSCRIBID CAPITAL ..........Yan 12,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL summumnavig 9,000,000 RESERVED FUND ROTTE 0,300,000

Head Office :-YOKOHAMA.

Branches and Agencies,

KOBL

LONDON

SAN FRANCISCO

BOMBAY

NEW YORK LYONS

HONOLULU SHANGHAI

LONDON BANKERS:

THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LD. PARKS' BANK, LD.

THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, Ld.

HONGKONG AOINCY-INTEREST ALLOWED.,

Da Curient Account at the rate of 2 per cent per Annum on the daily balance.

Da fixed deposits for 12 months at 5 per cent.

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FOR

ESTABLISHED 1881.

Telegraph.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1898.

日二月三年四十二

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS

TO SAIL

REMARKS

YOKOHAMA &c. Maxlia*..............R, L. Haddock, R.N.R...Noon 24th Ma............Freight or Passage, SHANGHAI....Verona «.........C. H. S. Tecque, R.N.R. About 1st April......Freight or Passage. LONDON.......Secoleo .............]. Paine, R.N.........About and April..........Freight only, LONDON.........Bir#40 mF. C. A. Lyos, R‚N.R....About 2nd Apell ...Freight or Passage. (Freight of Passage. YOKOHAMA & Roselia P. Bbshop...Daylight 5th April (Passing through

The Island Sea).

S, G. D. Andrews, R.N.R. About 14th April ...Freight or Passage.

LONDON.........Sunda

三興起

第三十月三英港香

Intimations

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

AGENCY. LIMITED.

SOLE AGENTS IN

FOR THE

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY.

Soli Agents for the sa UNITED ASBESTOS COM. PANY, LID. LONDON. DUDWELL, CARLILL & CO., General Agenit

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE

*COMPANY

has a long record of GOOD SERVICES to refer to; fts FUNDS, annually Increasing.' amount to £8,086,401 Sig. The premtems are moderate; and all modem features consistent with safety have been adopted, For Particulars and Rates,

Apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, and March, 1396.

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

Beat Qualities of ASBESTOS GOODS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS of all kinds, "VICTOR" METALLIC BOILER JOINTS. ASBESTOS SALAMANDER BOILER COVERING COMPOSITION of the best quanilifes. ESTIMATES Riven for every DESCRIPTION of WORK,

SUPERINTENDENT.......

THOS. SKINNER. 'DODWELL CARLILL & Co., General Agents. CURRENT RATES,

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*(Passing through the Inland Sea).

Für Further Particulam apply to

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H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent,

S. CHON,

Agent.

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Hongkong, arst March, 1898,

THE

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Hongkong, 11th March, 1898.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital ............isierium£1,000,000 Paid up Capital ......................................................£ 324,374

HEAD OFFICE –HONGKONG,

Court of Directory>----

D. Gillies, Esq.

J. T. Laute, Esq.

ChawTung Shang, Esq,

Chan Kit Shan, Esq. Kwan Hợi Chaen,Esq,

Chief Manager,

G. W. F; PLAYFAIR.

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 par Ceat On Current Account, Dally Balances a per

Cent. per Annum.

Hongkong, 30th November, 1897,

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HONGKONG CORPORATION CHAI

BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL .................................... ..$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND .........................................................$ 8,000,000 RESERVT LIABILITY OF PROPTORS...$10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS;

Hon. J. J. BLL-IRVING,—Chairman. R. M. GRAY,Deputy Chairman.

C. Bearmann, Esq,"

G. D. Böning, Esq.

G. B. Dodwell, Esq.

A. Haupt, Esq,

David Gabbay, Esq.

A. 1. Raymond, Esq.

R. L. Richardaon, Esq.

R. Shewan, Esq.

N. A. Siebs, Esq.

CHIEF MANAOKE : Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.-

MANAGER:

Shanghai-. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED, HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED:

On Current Account at the rate of a per Cent,

per Annum on the dally balance,

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITA :

For months, zi per Cent, per Annum.

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For 6 months, 31 per Cent, per Annum.

For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 12th February, 1898.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

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"HE Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.

INTEREST an deposits is allowed at 31 PIR CENT,- per annum.

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

For the HoxORONG, AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chlef Manager:

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895,

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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND, CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1833′′

HEAD OFFICE :--LONDON.

CAPITAL PAII-UP .....................side

£800,000

RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARK

HOLDERE ¶¶ESPANYA)

£800,000

RISERYE FUND ngamamuinn

$375,000

NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

ACCOUNT at the Rate of a per cent, per

annum on the Dally Belides.

On Fixed Deposita for xa months... 4 per cent.

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T. H. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkang, and Juni, 1897%

THE MICASTOS FAOFORY,

Mr. C. HOLDSWORTH, Superinicadent at Works

Saukiwan Road, Hongkong

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THE GENERAL MANAGERS are prepared To enter into contracts for coverlig bollers and steam pipes with either Mica or Asbestos Compositions at the following quotations:- 55cls.per superficial'squate foot for bollers.

A steam pipes, Exposed Steam Pipes needing exus wrapping: and Canvas and tar dressing wit be treated with the above Compositions at St.og per superficia! square foot,

Stock of the Compsitions is kept ready for salo packed in bowl, carks,,Frica for ten lots $too per lön F.O.B, or fu: smaller quantities at 30 per twt, F.0,B,

All works will be under the personal supervi- alon of Mr. Holdsworth and all orders must be

sent through the undersigned,

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SHEWAN TOMES, & CO. General Manager,

Hongkong, 11th March, 1898.

CLUB HOTEL,

LIMITED.

No. 5.B, BUND, FOKORAMA,

PEAK HOTEL.

1350 IEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.

FIRST-CLASS HOTEL adjoining the Tramway Terminus FINE HEALTHY LOCATION, Commandtog Magnificent View of the City and Harbour, the Mainland of Chios, and numerous Islands. Cool southerly breezes in Summer, with perfect protection against the North- East winds in wlater,

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

Chef de Cuisine.

CITY OFFICE, No. 7, Duddeil Street,

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“HE Undersigned AGENTS of the shore- Company Apared to focent int Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895,

GENERAL NOTICE. THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

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CAPITAL, TAELS 500,000 $813.133-334

EQUAL TO RESERVE FUND ------rat

$318,000,00

BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

LIKE SING, Esq.

LOU THO SHUM, EN LO VEUX MOON, Esq.

GEO. J. CASANOVA, Manager.

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THE PHARMACY.

FIRST-CLASS HOTEL Centrally situated, well furnished and HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE SOLE

A FIRST OL WAS HOTEL Cuisine und Cloot Wives.

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

Special attention paid to the Comfort of Visitors.

Yokohama, 1st October, 1897

WE

E. V. SIOEN, Manager,

E can give nearly 20 per cent. better value by bottling Whisky hore, for not only is there a great saving in freight and bottling charges, but it is much improved by the sea voyage. We buy direct from the Distillers, always maintain the quality and give the best value possible Our speciality is

"CLUB" WHISKY AT $1200 PER DOZEN.

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MANUFACTURERS OF

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.

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

Also Solc Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER TANSAN.

FLETCHER & CO.

and CARMICHAEL & CO.

W. BREWER & CO.

JUST LANDED.

NEW AND LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S

•

BOOTS AND SHOES

BEST ENGLISH MAKE.

Hongkong, 10th Febinary, 1898.

Try it and if you know anything about Whisky you will be satisfied. Eighteen other brands kept in stock at prices rauging from $7.00 to Queen's Road, $18.00.

H. PRICE & CO..

No.

Hongkong, gth March, 1898.

TRY THE

12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

CURRY

AT THE HONGKONG HOTEL

Aquarius

TRADE

WW.

MARK

A perfect Tahin Water,

Quarta and Plots;

Unequalled for punity;

All logredients used the best quality,

Recognised as the cheapest,

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Jos, quats, $35-50

ador, pists. $37.50

CHAMPAGNE.

G. H.. MUMN & Co. ............

. WHISKY.

DEWAR'S "IMPERIAL INSTITUTE "huge cuiustatav ung MCCREADIE'S "SPECIALLY SÉLECTED”.......................................

FORT WINE.

GUEDES "3 GRAPI" BRAND

1 doz bottle,

$10.50 30.50

1 cax. berile.

$14.00

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.

Praya Central.

A STARTLER!!

LIFE AND STRENGTH

IN EVERY DROP.

Yet nothing intoxicating or harmful.

Good, and good only,

Power and suppleness for the Muscles, warmth and richness for the Blood, steadiness for the Nerves, and clearness for the Head, follow the use of

CHAMPAGNE

BITTERS.

It seems to contain these sabile principles of VATĂLITY which elude analysis. Under its

TELEPHONK

DR

15, Queen's Rd.

Is most suitable for mixing with Wines and Spirits ;

Unrivalled and unquestionably the

Safest drinkingWater in the World.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

Sole Agents.

W POWELL & CO.

FANCY DRESS

SPECIALITIES

Is fruence the HEART beats strongly and regularly, ibe Fancy plays more fezly, the Mind is active and acute, and the capacity for Work and Enjoyment increases.

THIS RARE TONIC-STIMULANT ABATES PAIN, BANISHES FATIGUE,

AND HASTENS CONVALESCENCE. Splendid for the Aged and for Chronic Invalids.

CHAMPAGNE

WATKINS & CO.

DENTISTRY.

SUI SANG,

(Lately Practising with Dr. L. SaxAYA),

DENTIST,

No. 8, Queen's Road Central. Hoogkong, gih February, 1898,

TO SHIPMASTERS.

[sz

NQUIRE whers You FRESH I

BITTERS.

Apothecaries Hall.

THE "STAR" FERRY SERVICE,

BEY WIEN.

World.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

ARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c., taken at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1984.

NOTICE.

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

·LIMITED.

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

The above Campany is prepared to accept MAXINE RISIS at CURRENT RATES on Coops, &c. Folicies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of its Agencies,

CHAU TSEUNG FAT, Secretary. HEAD OFFICE, ·

No. 2, QUIET ROAD WEL Henok, xếth Way, King,

Intimations.

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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

(IN LIQUIDATION).

&

and FINAL RETURN of CAPITAL amounting to $3.75 per Share has been declared in this matter.

Upon delivery of Scrip to the Liquidator for Cancellation at his Office on' or 'alter the arit. Instant each Shareholder will receive an Order on the HONGKONG and Shanghai CoRPORA- TION in fall solifement of his Claim against theị-- Company.

Shareholders who have not collected yet the First Return of Capital, amounting to $7.50 per share, declared on the 31st August, 1897, are requested to do so without further delay to enable the final winding-up of this Company,

Hongkong, 8th day of March, 1898,

J. GOOSMANN, '.

Liquidator.

c/o Mesus. MELCHERS & Co. Praya Central.

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H.M.S. IMMORTALITE.”

ATHLETIC SPORTS TO BE HELD IN HAPPY VALLEY

OX THURSDAY, 24th March, Commercing it 13.30. PM.

by kind permission of

CAPTAIN CHICHESTER AND OFFICERS, The prizes will be distributed by

JUDGES

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STARTERS..

(HONGKONG, AND KOWLOON) ALTERATIONS OF RATES OF MONTBLY TICKETS.

WING to the grezily tecreased cost of coal, superior accommodation and an scele

Ebtained by is 57SH WATER rated service bene provide

WATER is the cause of much sicknasa on board Skiş.

We are the only Water-Roat Company in Hongkong exclusively Supplying FILTIKED WATKRI

Cell. 3722 "W,"

J. W. KKW & Co, STEAM WATER-BOAT CO., 18, Praya Central,

Ermekaar, yth October, rõat,

Notice of Firms.

NOTICE.

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compelled to raise the rates of MONTHLY TICKETS from the 1st of March, 1298 u under-m

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SINGLE MONTHLY TICKET imag$$ FAMILY Servants Kre not lacloded in Mosibly Tickets,

DORABJEE NOWROJKE," Hongkong, 24th February, 1898.

NOTICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS.

MRS. HOLLAND.

(Commander LUSCOMBE,

Lieutenant THORP. Llentegant MCCLINLOCK, __Surgeon ]KANS.»

Lieutenant BUTTERWORTH. ̧

Rey, GOYDON VAUDIN. Mr. WATSON.

[Liedtenant LINNY, XY.K.. TIMEKEEPER... Mr. HALAHAN.

Sergi. H. JUDGE, CS, H, ŚMITA.

COMMITTEE:

| C.ER.A, W. MUBAN

V. VEALE, P.O. 1.

J. STEPHENS, 2.0.1.

F. WORLEY, P.01.

C. DUNKING, LE.

The Band of H.M.S. Immortali), under the cord sale of Mr. A, D, SHARP, will attend darlog the alternoon.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS,

Approximate

Times for

each Rico.

1245 p.m. 1-10 YARDS

1.00 do 1-Throwingite Cricles Ball

Prizes.

1st and 3rd

do 3-Walking Race (1 mile) * 8.4 130 do 4-Long Jump

11.

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AMERICAN CITIZENS residing, la the

which

Includes SANSHUI, WUCHOW, MACAO, SWATOW; HOIROW and PAKHOL, are REQUESTED to REGISTER at the Consulate THE Undersigned FIRMS havo This Day either personally or by certificate setting forth

and furture the date of last carry on the business under the Name and Style the United States. of SANDER, WIELER CO.

The advantages of registration are obvious Ali Asscis and Liabilities of the former firmu and may prove of value in tims of mend, a have been taken over by the new firms.

Thats is no fee or charge for registration,

EDWARD BEDLOE, U.S. CONSUL |United States Consolate, [339 CANTON, Chiis, 1st February, 1898)

·SANDER & CO. WIELER & CO.

[242 Hongkong, 22nd March, 1898 W. POWELL & CO. 7, No, zo, Queen's Road Central,

Hongkong, 1st March, rög8,

Tagd

1-45 do 5-Quarter Mille.................masas) 10 2.00 do Veteran's Racement. 8.4.2 2.15 do-Hesving the Lead: 412.

2.15 do 8-Hall Mile............................... 11 84 a 30 do 9-Ega R245 mummies 10 5 3 245 do 10-Sack Ractisemen 3.00 do 13-Qaster Mile (open) 3.15 do 11-Bicycle Race... 3.15 do 13-Ambalance Rec 3.30 do 14-Beer and Best Roce 345 do 15-Three-legged Race... 128

(costume prize $6). 4.00 do

do 16 Tandem Race 415 do 17-Obstacle Race a 3:30 do 18-Officer's Rate (open to Send Office of the Fleet) s 445 do 19-Consolation Rice

to 6

1.60 da 20--Tug of War innius 20:10

Hongkong, 18th March,