1900-02-15 — Page 1

B. F. TAYLOR, Stevedore.

Tighters and Steam Lannabes

Supplied.

ILOILO, PHILIPPINE ÍSLANDS.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No.1445. 日六十月正年六十二豬光

Banks.

THE

DHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED.

УОКОНАМА

ESTABLISHED 1880,

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

..........Yen 24,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP ....

CAPITAL UNCALLEDagens

11 12,000,000 12,000,000

RESERVE FUND

7,500,000

Head Office:-YOKOHAMA, “,

Branches and Agencies.

TOKIO.

NAGASAKI.

LYONS.

SAN FRANCISCO.

BOMBAY,

TIENTSIN.

ROBE

LONDON.

NEW YORK..

ESTABLISHED 1881.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1900.

四拜禮

Intimations.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

FOR

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS

LONDON, &c...Bengal" ....S. Barcham

TO SAIL

UEMARKS

Noon, 17th Feb.... Freight or Passage. JAPAN ............Kokilla). ......5. de B. Lockyer, R. N. R..About 17th Feb. ... Freight or Passage. SHANGHAI Coromandel...F. W, Viber, K.N.R. ...About 17th Feb... Freight or Passage. LONDON......Canton .........C. F. Lockstone, R.N.R..About 22nd Feb....Freight or Passage. THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LD. S'HAI & JAPAN, Juan ..........G. W. Gordon, R.N.R...Abom zath Feb..... Freight or Passage,

HONOLULU.

SUANGHAL.

NEWCHWANG,

LONDON BANKERS:

PARKS BANK, LD.

THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LD. HONGKONG AGENCY INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per Annum on the Daily Balance.

On fired deposits for 12 months at 5 per cent.

KOVE.......Candia..................W.H.Hanghton, R. N. R...Alinut zid Mic'.......Fieight only.

MARSEILLES & LONDON (PARRAMATTA................. 31st March)

DIRECT.

•

(Without Transhipment). (MASSILIA

* (See Special Advertisement).

„fili Apinf

Freight or Passage.

† (Passing through the Inland Seas

號五十月二英港香

Entimations.

THE NATIONAL TENSION

RELIEF

THAT THE

THE UNITED. ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY,

Sole Agents for the UNITED ASBESTOS COM. PANY, LTD. LONDON.. DODWELL & CO, LIMITED, General Managers,

THIRTY DOLLARS PER ANNUM.

OF LADYSMITH

WILL REMOVE, IS NOTHING TO THE RELIEF YOU WILL EXPERIENCE BY TAKING

BALSAMIC

COUGH LINCTUS.

"

Hongkong Manager.

Hongkong, 4th January, 1900.

4

11

3

M

S. CHOH,

For Further Particulars, apply to

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent.

Hongkong, 8th February, 1900.

1:

$10,000,000 $11,000,000

HONGKONG CORD SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAIO-UP CAPITAL.......

RESERVE FUND........

RESERVLIABILITYDE PROP'rons.$10,000,000

COURT DE DIRECTORS:

R. M. GRAY, Esq., Chairman.

N. A. Stens, Esq., Deputy Chairman. David Meyer Moses, Esq.

E. Goetz, Esq.

A. Hampi, Esq.

A. J. Raymond, Esq.

R. L. Richardson, Esq. The Hon. J.J.Keswick, P. Sachse, Estjc

A. McConachie, Esq. R. Shewan, Esq.

CBIEF ALAMAGER 1.

Hongkong-Sir THOMAS JACKSON, MANAGER: Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG--INTEREST ALLOWED!

On Current Account at the site of 2 per Cent.

per Annum on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS:

For 3 months, 2. per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, -3 per Cent. per Annem. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annons

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager Hongkong, 24th January, 1900.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. THE Business of the above Bank is conducted

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

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

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

For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, rst August, 1895. IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA.

[to

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

Shanghai Taels, ********...* $,000,000

SUBSCRIUKD CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL .............. 2,500,000

flead Office-SHANGHAI

Branches and Agencies,

CANTON.

CHEFOO.

PERING.

PENANG

6

"

13 11 E."W. RUTTER,

14

**£800,000

OF: -SHARE-

..£600,000 £500,000

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, BREMEN HAMBURG; TORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTR PORTS: ALSO LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS;

་

Steamers will call at SOUTHAMPTON to land Passengers and Luggage. N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the Principal Places in Russia

STEAMERS.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION..

OLDENBURG BAYERN...... STUTTGART......... KONIC ALBERT WEIMAR

PRINZ HEINRICH PREUSSEN.

HAMBURG.

SACHSEN wond

OLDENBURG

BAYERN

STUTTGART...

KONIG ALBERT..

WEIMAR.

PREUSSEN,

SAMING 13.5. WEDNESDAY, 304 February. WEDNESDAY, 7th March. WEDNESDAY, 21st March WEDNESDAY, μh April.

WEDNESDAY, 18th April. WEDNESDAY, 2nd May, WEDNESDAY, 10th May. WEDNESDAY, 30th May,

THURSDAY, 14th June. THURSDAY, 29th June.

THURSDAY, 12th July,

THURSDAY, 20th July,

THURSDAY, 9th, August..

THURSDAY, 3rd August, „THERSDAY, 6th September.

N WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of February, 1X, Ses, the Steamship OLDENBURG," of the NORDDEUTSCHÉR LLOYD, Captain 11. Prager, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will leave this, Port as above; Calling at NAPLES, GENOA and AMSTERDAM.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Nons, on MONDAY, the 19th February, Cargo and Specie will be received an lloard until 5. P.M., on TUESDAY, the 26th February, and Parcels will be received at the Agency's Office until NoON, on TUESIZAY, the 20th February

Contents of Packages are required. No Parcel Receipts will be signed for less than $2.50 anil Parcels should not exceed Two Feet Cubie in-Measurement...

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and i Linen can be washed on board.

Stewardess.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkang, 13th February, 190c.

NEW ROOMS

At Moderate Daily Rates.

MELCHERS & CO.,

AGENTS.

(32

HOTEL.

HONGKONG

CHINKIANG.

CHUNKING,

FOOCHOW. HANKOWY

SINGAPORE.

SWATOW

TIENTSIN,

Ton Bilis of Exchange drawn on the above "HE Bank purchases and receives for collec places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic Trans- lers Payable at its Branches and Agencies.

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

INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS.

per Annum Fixed Deposits for 3 months,

Acting Manager,

Hongkong, 1st February, 1900,

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

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

CAPITAL PAID-UPI...

RESERVE LIABILITY

HOLDERS...!

RESERVE FUND MAN

INTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the Rate of 2 per cent. per

annum on the Daily Balances.

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

Hongkong, 20th May, 189

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

Authorised Capital

Paid up Capital .....

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.,

Board of Directors —

Chan Kit Shan, Esq. D. Gillies, Esq.

Chow Tung Shang, EsJ. T. Lauts, Esq.

Kare Chief Manager,

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Interest for 12 months Fixed 5%.

Hongkong, zoth December, 1899.

MANDOLINES, GUITARRAS,

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, FINE

LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

$4,60 P. Cask of 375 Ds. Net ex Factory.".

$2,80

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO,

Generd Managers,"

Hongkong, 8th February, 1900.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

CLAYMORE.'

OLD SCOTCH

THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

13.

3

3

37

93

MUSICAL

INSTRUMENTS.

TH. WHITEHEAD,

Manager, Hongkong,

03 VIOLINS,

GUITARS,

CELLOS,

BANJOS,

CORNETS,

TROMBONES,

MANDOLAS,

ZITHERS,

EUPHONIUMS,

CLARINETS, &c.

LIMITED..

Bag of 250 ba

£1,000,000

324.374

SOLE AGENTS :-

33

WHISKY.

SOLE PROPRIETORS:

121athing, Limited,

66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LIMITED.

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

FOR THE

UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LD, LONDON,

CONTRACTORS TO HIM. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE

Best Qualities of ASBESTOS GOODS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS, of all kinds. "VICTOR METALLIC BOILER JOINTS.

ASBESTOS SALAMANDER BOILER COVERING COMPOSITRON of the best qualities.

ESTIMATES given for every DESCRIPTION of WORK, CHIEF SUPERINTENDENTA

SUPERINTENDENT

THOMAS SKINNER. ARCHIBALD RITCHIE DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, General Managers..

PEAK HOTEL

AND

CRAIGIEBURN.

1.350 feet above sea Level:

HOTEL.

THE PEAK HOTEL is situated at Victoria GAP, aljoining, the TRAMWAY TERMINUS, CRAIGIEBURN is situated at PLUNKETT'S GAP, five minutes walk from the PEAK Fine Henithy lucation, variety of beautiful scenery. Cool Southerly breezes in Sammer with perfect protection against the North East Winds in Winter.

Well appointed rooms, attentive service vellent Cuisiție: Crry OFFICE, 7, Duddell Street,

Hongkong, 31st October, 1890.

Telephons 75.

A. MOI,

Manager.

AQUARIUS.

The Latest thing in Mineral Waters that we have happened upon is " AQUARIUS.” We have tried it plain. we have tried it with Whisky, and have nothing but good to say of it.".

MAX OF THE WORLD," LONDON.

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co.,

15, Queen's Road.

Hongkong, 20th January, 1900.

LATZ

BEER

AGENTS,

AQUARIUS COMPANY.

Per Cask of 10 dozen Pints

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1900.

MIGHT BE EQUALLED BUT CANNOT BE

SURPASSED.

$25

SOLE AGENTS;

H. PRICE & Co.,

12, QUEEN'S ROAIL

[20

PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC. THE only remedy PTRY, DIARRHEA, HEMORRHAGE and ULLERATION

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

of the BOWELS

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

12th October, 1898.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

THE PETER SYS COMPANY,

(Proprietors and Sole Manufacturers),

Old China Street,

Shanghai.

NAVY CONTRACT, 1900- 1001.

SEALED TENDERS, in Duplicate, will be

received by the VICTUALLING STORE OFFICER, H.M. VICTUALLING YARD, until NOON, on TUESDAY, the 27th instant, for the Undermentioned Articles:-

Biscuit. Soft Bread

Flour,

Fresh Beef

+1

Raisins. Rice,

Milk Condensed.

Fresh.

Vegetables. Sugar, and

Potatoes. Sennet Hats.

Printed Forms of Tenders and further Par pentars are to be obtained at the VICTUALLING STORE OFFICER'S OFFICE.

The right to reject the lowest or any Tenders reserved.

HONGKONG VICTUALLING

Hongkong, 13th February, 1900.

YARD.

Masonic.

PERSEVERANCE. LODGE OF

HONGKONG, No. 1,165,

REGULAR MEETING of the above

AG will be held in the FREEMA SONS HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 16th-instant-at-8:30-for-9-p.m.-precisely,~ Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend. Hongkong, 9th February, 1900 [176b

EOTHES MARK LODGE, No. 204.

NEMERGENCY MEETING of the above

ALODGE will be held at the FREEMASONS HAL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 10th instant, at 5 for 5:30 pm. precisely. Visit-. ing Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

(206b Hongkong 14th February, 1900,

Insurances.

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE

UNITED STATES,

FINAL FIGURES

FOR 1899.

THE Head Office of the East-

crn Branch has now received

a further Telegram giving the re- vised Figures for the past year, which show an increase, both in Assets and Surplus upon the pre- vious year.

The final figures are:-

ASSETS. £55,373,185.

SURPLUS. £12,732,808.

NEW BUSINESS,

1898. £42,354,548.

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS,

on 31st December. £219,870,088.

To be Let.

12th February, 1900.

TO LET,

PARTIALLY DECKEN HARFORD," MAGAZINE GAP,

GEISHA Length! over all 20' 6", Water Line. 17′ 3′′, Beam 5.1. All Lead Ballast. At present in cruising order.

For Particulars, apply to

"x," c/o This Office. Hongkong, 26th January, 1900,

[1160

GROUND FLOOR, 52, PEEL STREET. Apply to

HONGKONG

INVEST LAND THE

MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, Hongkong, 17th November, 1899. [12]

F. KIENE,

Acting Manager,

No. 9 Praya, Hongkong. [186b

NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above The pared to never ove Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong, 28th May, 1895.