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The Hongkong Telegraph.

ESTABLISHED 1881.

New Series No. 1101. #=## +40+=** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1899.

Banks.

THE

OKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED,

YOKO

ESTABLISHED 1880.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL............ Yen 12,000,000

PAID-UP CAPITAL,

RESERVE FUND...

10,500,000 6,960,000

Head Office:--YOKOHAMA

Branches and Agencies.

KOBE

LONDON.

NEW YORK. LYONS.

SAN FRANCISCO. - HONOLULU. BOMBAY

SHANGHAI

LONDON BANKERST THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LD.

-- PARKS BANK, Ln. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LR.

ITONGKONG, AGENCY »–INTEREST ALLOWER, On Current Agorant at the rate of 2 per cent, pur Annum on the Daily Balance:

Un lived deposits by 12 months at 5 per cent.

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Hongkong, and Ovinler, 1898.

ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HON

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL.....

RESEPVE FUND LAND

..$9,000,000

RESERVE LLAMLETY OF PREDŠTORS.$10,000,000

Court of DIRECTORS:

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

C. Beurmann, Esq.

David Gabbay, Esq. | A. 1. Raymond, Esq.

A. Haupt, Esq.

R., Esp

1. Sachse, Esq.

R. Shewan, Esq.

A. McConachie, Earp | N. A. Siels, Hospe

CHIP MASAGER:

Hongkong---T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghai ---J. P. WADE GARDINER EL LONDON BANKERS -LONDOM AND COUNTY BANKING COMPẦNY, LIMITED,

HONGKONG--INTEREST ALLOWED) tin Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cept. per Annum on the daily balance.

ESTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS A For 3 months, 24 per Cent, per Amusam. For 6 months, 31 per Cent, per Annar. For nonths, 4 per Cent. per Annum.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 15th August, 1898.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,

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THE Businessoftheabor Bank is conductel by the HONGKONGAND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained application,

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER CENI per annum.

Depositors may transler at their option balances of $tegy or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT per annum.

For the BoxNGRONG AND. SHANGHAI BANKING. CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager

Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.

Entimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

FOR

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS

TO SAIL

REMARKS

LONDON, &c. ... Parramatta V.C. F. Preston, R.N.R........Noon, 7th Jan....Freight or Pasenge." JAPAN .........Ruscita"... F. Bishop 5 AM. 7th Jan....Freight or Passage. STRAITS, &c. ...Peskatur..............F. W. Viben, R.K.K.......About' 7th Jan.......Freight only.

SHANGHAL...

1...... Brugal „S. Baichandling.........About 7th Jan................. Freight or Passage,

JAPAN

„Socotra*.......................T. II. Hide, R.N.R. ...Ahout 12th jan. ... Freight only. -

LONDON. ...Jupan.............................ti, K. Wright. R.N.K...About 19th Jan: ...Freight or Passage,

i (See Special Advertisement). *(Passing through the Inland Sea).

For Further Particulars apply to

Hongkong, 28th December, 1598.

TRY THE

CURRY

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent.

AT THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

Is

CHAMPAGNES,

SHERRIES.

PORTS.

CLARETS.

BOCKS,

WHITE WINES,

Telephone

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BRANDIES,

WHISKIES,

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GINS,

ALES.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, „AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROVAL CHARTER, 18534

HEAD OFFICE: LONDON.

CAPITAL PANPVP..

---

RESERVE LAABILITY OF SHARK

JULDERS....

RESERVE FUND

I

STOET.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,

£800,000

£500,000

·£450,000

Hongkong, 24th December, 1898.

NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT

ACCOUNT at the Rate of 2 per cent, per

andum on the Daily Balances.

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

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T. IL WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong.

Hongkong, 24th May, 1898.

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---IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA.

ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DECREE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1896.

Shanghai Taels.

SUBSCRIBET CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL.

Head Office :-SHANGHAI -

Branches and Agències.

CANTON.

HANKOW

CHEFOO.

CHINKIANG. FOOTHOW.

.... $,009,000 2,500,000

PEKING.

SWATOW. TIENTSIN.

THE Bank purchases and receives for col Tacion Bilis of Exchange drawn on the above places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic. Transfers Payable at its ranches and Agen-

cics.

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HONGKONG BRANCH, Advances made on approved securities. Bills discounted.

INTEREST ALLOWED on DEPOSITS. per Annum Fixed Deposits for 3 months,

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E. W. RUTTER,

Acting Manager. Hongkong, 15th October, 1898.

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THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Authorised Capital,..

Paid up Capital

£1,000,000

324,374

HEAD OFFICE:-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors:

D. Gillies, Esq.

JT..Lauts, Esq. Cliow TungShang, Es. Chan Kit Shan, Esq. | Kwan Hoi Chuen, Esq. Chief Manager,

G. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Interest for 12 months Fixed, 5 per Cent,

On Current Account, Daily Balances ? per

Cent per Annurin. -

Hongkong, 30th November, 1897"

A

15, Queeri's Bout..

D. C. L.

OLD TOM AND DRY GIN.

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Entimations.

號四月正英港香

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.

SÖLE AGENTS IN A

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

FOR THE

UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LD., LONDON,

CONTRACTORS TO IM, GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE

Best Qualities of ASBESTOS GUIDS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC, and SELE, LUBRICATING" PUMP PACKINGS, of all kinds.

“VICTOR" METALLIC BOILER JOINTS. ASBESTOS SALAMANDER BOILER COVERING COMPOSITION of the best qualitius. ESTIMATES given for every DESCRIPTION of WORK.

SUPERINTENINT.....

771

PEAK

THOS. SKINNER.

DODWELL, 'CARLILL & Co, General Agents.

HOTEL

AND

CRAIGIEBURN.

THE PEAK HOTEL is situated at VICTORIA GAP, adjoining the TRASIWAY TERMINUS,

1,350 feet above sea level.

CRAIGIEBURN is situated at PLæsXETT's Gary five minutes walk from the PRAX

HOTEL..

Fine Realthy location, variety of beautiful scenery, Cool Southerly 'breezes in Summer with perfect protection against the North East Winds in Winter,

Well appointed rooms, attentive service and excellent Cuisine.

CRY OFFICE, 7. Duddell Street

Hongkong, 4th January, 1899,

DONT MISS

GEO. J. CASANOVA,

Manager.

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THE OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING SPECIMENS OF THE LATEST

PARISIAN BONBONNIERES

FILLED WITH THE CHOICEST

PARISIAN FONDANTS & CHOCOLATES. Large and Varied Collection of the Latest and Most Beautiful Novelties. Specialities in Round and Square Boxes, where the Contents is the chief object.

WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AT

The Apothecaries Hall.

WATKINS & CO.

ROBERTSON SANDERSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

LEITH.

CELEBRATED

GLENLEITU BRAND

SECOND TO NONE" "MOUNTAIN DEW"

LIQUEUR WHISKY

SCOTCH WHISKIES.

Per Case.

$10

12

12

15

All the above braits we guarantee to be pure Malt Whiskies. The differences in price are regulated by the age of the Whisky, The "Second to None," "Mountain Dew and Liqueur Whisky are all over ten years old. --

SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTHERN PORTS OF CHINA.

$7 PER DOZ.

Hongkong, regh May, 18y8,

11. PRICE & Co., Sole Agents.

THE

CLUB HOTEL,

LIMITED.

A

No. 5-8, BUND, YOKOHAMA,

FIRST-CLASS JIOTEL Centrálly situated, well furnished and

supplied with excellent Cuisine and Good Wines.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD„

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

JUST ARRIVED,

EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES

FROM THE WELL KNOWN MANUFACTURERS

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ANGLO EGYPTAIN CIGARETTE CO.,

URANDS:

SULTANS

PACHAS

CAIRO.

In tins of:

100

100

Price per tin:

..$3.00 umaga 250 UNEQUALLED AIR TIGHT HERMETICALLY SEALED ȚINS.

W. BREWER & CO.,

UNDER HONGKÒNG HOTEL

Hongkong, 13th October, 1898. PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC.

The Company's Steam-launch attends the arrival and departure of allT SPRUE, DYSENTRY, DIARRHEA, HEMORRHAGE and ULCERATION

HE only remedy at present known as an INFALLIBLE and PERMANENT CURE for

Mail Steamers.

Special attention paid to the Comfort of Visitors:

of the BOWELS. Recommended by some of the Chief Specialists of the Medical. Profession. Sold retail by all Chemists and Wholesale

E. V. SIOEN, Manager,

Yokolama, 1st October, 1897.

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12th October, 1898.

W. POWELL & CO.

*NEW STOCK

CHRISTMAS TOYS.

Hongkong, 1st December 1898.

by

THE PETER SYS COMPANY, ¿

(Proprietofs and Solė Manufacturer

Old China Street,

Shanghai,

THE PHARMACY.

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL 'AGENCY,

Sole Agents for the UNITED' ASBESTOS COM. PANY, LTD. LONDON: DODWELL, CARIILL & CO., General Agents

THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM..

Entimations.

THE WANCHAI WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the EIGHTH

ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the OFFICE of the General Managers. No. 5, Queen's Road Central, an MONDAY, the 16th lantry,, 1899, s. 3 o'clock in the afternoon,. for the purpose of receiving the report of the General Managers, together with a statement accounts to the 31st December; 1898.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company' will be CLOSED from the 7th to 16th January, 1899, Both days inclusive."

MEYER & Co.,

General Managers,

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Hongkong, 30th December, 1898.

THE

EQUITABLE

LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE

UNITED STATES.

RESULT

New Busines

in 1897,

Policies in Force

in $97.

Total Assets.....

in 1897......

SurplusFunda

in, 1897...........

OF 1898.

£35,416,067

33,699,103

£204,160,167 198,159,549 ..£53.125,000

* 49,339,239 |

£ 11,458,333 10,529.828

The figures are preliminary and subject to revision; the information is published at ear liest moment for the benefit of the now considerable number of policy-holders residing in the Far Eası,

W. H. TALBOT, Sub-manager for the East.. Hongkong, 3rd January, 1899.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING CO.,

LIMITED.

(NOTICE OF CALL.}

NOTICE is hereby given that, at a

MEETING, of the Board of Directors

of the above Company Keld at No. 5, Queen's Road Centri, Vittoria, Hongkong, on the Sixth day of December, 1898, the following RESOLUTION was passed..

"That a FIRST and FINAL CALL of *TEN DOLLARS (10) per SHARE, upon all the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company, in respect of all the shares heki by them in the above. Company, be and the same in hereby made. Such "CALL to be PAID to the Company at their Bankers, the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION, "Queen's Road Cential, Victoria, Hong-

kong, P

Vpn or before the 1st day of March, ‘» 183x).

order of the Board of Directors,

'A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the

.HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY Co., Ln. General Agents, THE WEST EOINT BUILDING CO.,

LIMITED

Hongkong. Ist January, 1899.

Entertainment,

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THEATRE ROYALT

CITY HALL,

THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRÁMATIC CLUB

will produce a Pantomime entitled,

THE YELLOW DWARF,' or S

*HARLEQUIN THE KNAVE OF HEARTS,

and the

FAIR PRINCESS."

On the following dates TOMORROW, 5th January, 1849. SATURDAY,

MONDAY,

.otla

WEDNESDAY, TIM SATURDAY, 14:15

31

The TICKET OFFICE at the Theatre will be OPENED on THURSDAY, the 22nd Dec., at to A.M. and Seats can be booked from 10 amy lo q har, every day; SUNDAYS and GENERAL HOLIDAYS excepted.

DOORS OPEN EACH EVENING, a B 1.3, PERFORMANCE at 8.30 PRECISELY. Stalls and Dress Circle 53

Pit..

Hali Price to Soldiers and Sailors in uniform to the Pit

Late Trans to the Peak a quarter of an hour after fall of the curtain, .

EW. MITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary

Hongkong, 24th December, 1893,

Insurances,

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE- COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE

HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at) CURRENT RATES.. ་་་་',

31EMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong, 28th May, 185.

NOTICE.

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED

HAVE NOW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ATKINSON'S PERFUMES AND ARE CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.

SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF

WHITE HEATHER BOUQUET.

Sote Agents for VIN PASTEUR the great French Nerve Tonk

Alho Sole Agents for the now well-known JAPANESE TABLE WATER

TANSAN

'FLETCHER'& CO.

ande ARMICHAEL & CO

..$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to accept MARINE RISKS CURRENT RATES on Goons, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world. payable at any of its Agencies.

CHAUTSEUNG FAT, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE,

No 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST