CONTRACT.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
FOR ENGLISH Dravohr Beer, and Cape Wine In WOLD
THE PRESIDENT of the Canteen Committee of Her Majesty's 98th Regiment, will
until 12 o'clock on the 28th/Ceive at Chuckchu
SEALED TENDERS for supplying the Canteen with such quantities of the articles above specified of approved quality, as may be required monthly for the ensuing five months, ending the 30th April 1844. Tenders to state the Price per Hhd. of English Draught Beer o
of Gallons, and per Gallon of Cape Wine.
Cash to be paid on delivery at Victoria. Average monthly consumption of the Regiment, about 20 Ilhds. of Beer, and 80 Gallons of Winë.
Chuckchu, 14th November, 1843.
MR. LATTEY.
Chronometer and Watch Maker.
Begs to announce that he has just arrived in Hongkong, and commenced business at Lane's Hotel, trusting that
It many years practical ex- perience in London, will enable him to give the utmost satisfaction in every branch of his business.
Having devoted much of his time, and attention, to the repairing and rating of Chronometers, he can confidently undertake to repair and rate them, as efficiently as they can be done in London.
LANE'S HOTEL HONGKONG,
NOTICE.
J. C. POWER. begs to intimate that he has es tablished himself in Victoria as Auctioneer and Com mission Agent both for the purchase and Sale of Goods of every description. Oswald's Row,
Victoria, HongKong. 21st. November, 1843.
TO BE SOLD.
FOR LIVERPOOL
THE A. I. Ship RUBY, Thomas Danger. field Commander, will sail for Liverpool comodation and saile fast, having made her passage in all-next month has superior poop ac- out though very deep in 109 days. For passage only apply at Macao to BOUSTEAD & Co.
at Hongkong to
G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hongkong, 28th November, 1843.
FOR SALE.
FIVE SUPERIOR London built Carriages with wood Drawing Room Furniture just arrived.
Harness &c. complete; also a complete set of Rose-
Apply to
HENRY HUMPHRYS & Co. Victória, 22nd November, 1843.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ON MONDAY December 4th, (if not previously submit for public competition, that well known House sold by Private Contract) P.-TOWNSEND Will
called
THE BRITON'S BOAST;
With the Land under, and adjoining, measuring 10% square feet. Said House has two Stories, and contains on the ground-floor seven Rooms; with fine and airy Bedrooins above. Being well and substantially built of Stone and Brick, well raised above the level of the road, and commanding a fine view of the whole extent of the Harbour, it is peculiarly adapted for a Hotel or Private Residence. It is in the most-quiet and secure part of the towo.
TERMS will be made known at the time of Sale, The Premises can be viewed any day on application to the Auctioneer. Victoria, Hongkong;
16th November 1843.
N. B. In the handbills circulated relative to the above the land is erroneously stated as measuring 150 instead of 105 square feet.
CHEMIST & DRUGGIST.
A desirable detached two Storied Residence, situate within a Ring Fence, and situate in the Healthiest part of the Island-Commanding a fine and extensive view of the whole Bay, and also of the Town-and in | JAMES WELCH begs to inform the nobility the immediate Vicinity of the Government Offices-Gentry &c &c &c of Victoria, Hongkong;that he has the House is well finished, contains numerous Bed Rooms, five airy spacious sitting Rooms &c. fitted with English Fire Grates, a strong and secure Treas ury with double doors, detached Godown, 60 feet+30 feet, extensive Servant Offices &c, the whole offering a desirable Investment for Capital, and in every way suited for the residence of a Mercantile. Firm; at pre- sent occupied by the Undersigned, to whom apply for further particulars.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 9th October, 1843.
FOR SALE
SHEATHING Copper 16 a 32 oz ; & Nails,
apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON, & Co Victoria, Hongkong, 4th September, 1843. FOR SALE-Ghee, Paints and Paint Oil,
Beer in Huds,
At the godowns of
JOHN BURD & Co.
Victoris, 20th September, 1843.
FOR SALE Bally Rice, ditto Coffee, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints, Manila Cordage, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Ar- rack, Bengal Chitney, Butter in Kegs, Candles, Bengal Rice, Ditto Dholl, Coal Tar. Swedish Ditto, and Pitch a variety of other articles.
At the Godowns of
JOHN BURD & Co-
FOR SALE.
AT the Godowns of the undersigned, the following
Goods ex Foam direct from London,
Fondon Bottled Pale Ale and Porter
old Port in 3 doz. Casks
fanthional Fall and Oll
igne in cases of 3 doz,
Ladies White Cotton Gloves
fancy lartan Panids
de Laine Dresses
on Drawers, Shirts and S
and White Beaver Hats
W. BOWRA.
1843-
BRIGNED.
commenced in the above line, in premises adjoining the Godowns of P. Townsend Esq. Queen's Road and trusts be strict attention to business to meet with the public support.
Prescriptions Carefully prepared, Chests re-fitted.
Medicine
Just Received. A few Superior Mahogany Family Medicine Chests Complete.
Castor Oil Pickles Perfumery.
FOR SALE..
YCEE SILVER in large Ingots.
HUGHESDON, CALDER &Co. 'Victoria, 22:1. November 1843.
NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descriptions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens Road upon moderate terms.
Goods placed fexcept combustibles] in Godown 18. Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
apply to
N. DUUS. Goods received and sold on Commission 18 Queen's, Road.
Victoria, November, lat 1843.
THE UNDERSIGNED beg to notify that they have com menced business in Hongkong as CONTRACTORS and House Builders, Cabinet Makers, and Upholsterers; and trust by their practical knowledge and steady at tention to business to merita share of public patronage
MYLNE, VESEY and Co.
Apply at Messrs. MAO VICAR and Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 9th Nov. 1843.
FOR SALE. Chainpaigne; French Claret in casks
Batavia Arrack, Vermicelli and Maccaroni; Sar- dings and every description of Preserved Fish and Meats
Apply to
FH TIEDEMAN.
Hong kong, 16th November, 1843,
FOR SALE At the godowns of the undersigned
Boards. #Lobacco.
mecooper
Nails, Perfumery
Sperm. Candles,
Muskets, it lowling Black & Drah Hats
176
JUST Received and For Sale, A Few Barrella of
Fresh American Flour and Butter.
Apply to,
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, October 4th, 1843.---
JUST Received and for sale by the undersigned.
Two handsome light four wheeled Carriages and Harness and one Buggy.
P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
A Quantity of Teak Timber consisting of Lags-3 inch Plank,-6 inch Stanchions-6+3 Rafters, 1 inch Plank,-7 inch Plank, and a quantity of sheathing boards.
Apply to
J. P. PORTER.
Vcitoria, October, 6th 1843.
FOR SALE.
AT THE STORE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, Ironmongery & Cutlery.
Vesta, Register & Cabin Stoves. Cruet Frames, Hosiery, Perfumery,
Windsor, white & other Soaps, Hair, Tooth, & Shoe Brushes, -Stationery,
Beef and Pork in Casks, Pickles, Liqueurs,
Port & Sherry in wood & bottle, Champagne Pints & Quarts,
Claret, Hock, Moselle &c. &c. Coir, Manilla, and European Rope, Canvas.
Twine
Paints and Oils
Tar and Pitch, Nails and serews. Bunting. Carpenters. Tools, Anchors, Cables, "Log and Lead Lines, Pig and Sheet Lead Bar, and Rod Iron, Blocks &c. &c. &c.
Also a very superior English-built Phaeton.
C. W. BOWRA.
13 Queen's Road,
FOR SALE-At the Godowns of the Undersigned Manila Coffee and Cocoa nut oil, superior Whiskey in wood.
C. W. BOWRA.
Victoria, 18th October, 1843.
NOTICE,
REQUIRED for the Gun-room Mess of H: M. Steamer Vixen, a good COOK.
Victoria, 22nd October, 1843.
Apply on board.
FOR SALE.
SIX MARR'S Fire Proof Iron Safes and Chess ex Foam. Japan silk Morning Gowns; Silk Ressais ; and Laquered Ware of every description, ex "Anne en Elise" direct from Japan.
Apply to
Victoria 3rd November 1843.
F. H. TIEDEMAN.
FOR SALE by Retail. SUPERFINE Blue and Black Cloth; White and Black Hats English Blue and Velveteen Caps; Flan- nel; English Waistcoating; Silks for Ladies Dres- ses, Pomatum and Fancy Soap; Manilla Segars 108. 3 and 4; Navy Gold Lace and Shoulder knots; Butter, Cheese, Sauces, Pickles, Tart fruits 4c. Also a fine assortment of Scotch Shawls for Ladies, with a variety of other articles.
Applyto
Victoria, 224, November, 1843.
Oppo
NOTICE
F. FUNCK.
Commissariat.
THE UNDERSIGNED, being about to leave China, has transferred his out-standing business to Messrs. BELL & Co. of Macao:
ROBERT WEBSTER. Hongkong, 13th November, 1843.
NOTICE-
HAVING resigned the charge of Messrs. D. Wilson and Co's Business and being no longer conne them, I beg that all communication, intende may be addressed to me at Oswald's Row Queer
JC POWER
Hotel 8th Nov 1243.
House fittings.
received and
HUMPHREYS & CO
22nd Noyember
TOWNSEND
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