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THE FRIEND
VOL. V. No. 93.
OF
CHINA
AND
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1946,
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FOR LONDON,
THE GA I Ship DARTMOUTH, M
TH
733 Tons, has superior accommo dation for Passengers, and will be des patched from Hongkong about the end of October. For Passage, apply to Captain STEWART, on board,
TURNER & Co., or to,
Hongkong or Canton Hongkong, 26th September 1846.
A
[R. ALEXANDER MCCULLOOu aad Mr DUNCAN JAMES KAY bave been admitted Partners in our. Firm,
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 20th October 1846.
FOR SALE.
HONGKONG AUTUMN MEETING,
FIRST DAYra DECEMBER, 1846, The Wong nei chung Stakes, for all Ponies under 13 hauda. Onoe Round. Entrance $1 each, with 860 added from the Fund. inches as per scal
for
WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossurt & Co's, superiore Plenipotentiary a Cup, presented by H. E. Fir John Francis Davis, Bart, valua $200, for all.
Madeira, in hds, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases.
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE. MR. ROGER JACKON is this day admitted a Part-
ner in our Firm
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.: Hongkong, let August 1846.
FOR SALE.
TO BE LET OR BOLD,"
substantial House, consisting of two Biting rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17 feet, separated by folding, M dure; five good sized bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each; two servant's rooms, a front and a back Verandah, closed with Ventians, each, 8i feet long, 12 feet wide; flat roof, convenient for exerol-a, and atording a Gue view of the Harbour and it's entrances. The Walls and foundation con- structed purposely to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if required. Commodious outbuild. ings for Servants, Store rooms, and Offices, a large the whole surrounded by Compound, Garden &o, a good fenco, situated on the ridge at West Point, and lately occupied by the Honorable P. I. STERL ING, Attorney General. Apply to
JAMIESON, HOW & Co. Vidjorin, 25th September 1846.
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TO LET
House in Gough Street. Apply to
JOHN CARR.
TO LET
House sitante in Wollington Street,com- manding a fine view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For further pariīrulārs
Victoria, 27th February, 1846.
TO LET
ROSWALD,
E building on the Queen's Road, occu- pied at present hy J. A. OLDING Esq.,
as the Peninsular and Orientul Steam Navigatin
Company's Office.
THE following Wines ex Cannata, Tatt
Sherry, Saute.ne,
Hook,
in Cases of 3 dozen ench
Claret
Sparkling Champaign, Hermitago,
Pale Cognac Brandy, in do. Scheidam Genera
do.
in do. of 1 dozen.
A150
;
Superfino Italian Saind Oil. Apply 10,
Age and HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1846.
BL
FOR SALE. DLANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hhds,, and,
quarter casks. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victors, 10th April 1846.
CHE
FOR SALE. COPPER, 16 to 32 oz. Apply
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 15th September 1846,
INDIA AND CHINA MARINE MARINSURANCE COMPANY,
Possession given early in November. Apply to THE Undersigned have been appointed Agrots
Hongkong, 27th October 1846
TO LET.
BUSH & Co.
THE dwelling House on the Hollywood Road, lately occupied by the Honurable W. CAINE
BUSH & Co. Apily ta,
Hongkong, 9th November 1846.
10 LET.
E Bungalow in Aberdeen Street lately occu- pied by the Royal Sussex Lodge. Apply to,
BUSH & Co. Hongkong, 9th November 1840.
TO BE LER
Apply to Single and a double storied Godown.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, 5th June 1846.
TOLET
OPACIOUS Godowns and dwelling house, built
of Granite and lately occupied by Messrs THOS. RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated near the centre of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises, or to,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co,
Shanghai.
Hongkong. 31st July 1846.
TO LET ON LEASE.
ALOUSE on Queen's Road, Tate in the occupa
tion of MC. W. Bowna Apply at the Of fice of the Friend of China,
A
APARTMENTS.
Suite of Rooms in a very desirable situation, having a water frontage, on moderate terms. Apply at the Office of this. Paper.
TO LET
TRE godowns, and first floor of the premises on
Brimelow. Apply to,
NOTICE.
GEO. STRACHAN, Victoria, 1st June 1846 THE
HE interest and responsibility of Mr GRORGE THOMAS BRAINE and Mr FRANCIS CEARLES DRUGIMOND, in our Establishment ceased on the 90th ultimo, and Mr Archibald Campbell Mr CHARLES JOSEPH BRAINE, and Mr EDWARD Pe REIRA are, this day admitted Partners in our Firm.
DENT & Co. Victoria, Hongkong 1st July 1846.
NOTICE
E undersigned have been appointed Agents at Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of London.
A
BLENKIN RAWSON & C
Victoria, 228 April 1846.
FOR SALE
T the Godess of Messrs BENTI
&Co soperior Sherry, Made
wood and bottles Champagne from
Murim & Co Rheums.
Hongkong, Ist Jung 1046;
NOW
THE Directors of the Imj
undersigned have
Office of London, lo issue Policie
Buildings at Canton.
MACVICAR & Co.
Victorin, 23rd January, 1015.
for the above named Company, and are prepar ed to grant Policies payable in London, GlasgoUL Calcutta, Bombay, and Canton.
This Office returns a Bonus of 10 per cent. (Ton per Cent) on all Premiums
Canton, 1st October 1846.
NOTICE.
GILMAN & Co.
R. FERDINAND BLASS is Authorized to sign for
More firm in China, by Procuration
-
Hongkong, 20th October 1846,
FOR SALE.
Horses. Twice Round. Weight 10 Store 7 lb. Sydney and Cape bred Iorses to carry 7 lb. ex- tra. Entrance $10 each.
The Valley Stuker, for all Ponies 13 hands 2 inches and unter. Once Rond and a distance. Ed- trance 82 each, with 850 added from the Fund, Waight for inches as per sonte.
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pods
FOR BALL N Elegant Rosewood Cabinet Plano, Metallics Plate, 61 Octare, by C. L. Ward, 142 LOL. denhall Street.
LAWLE, DUUS & C... 4th November 1846.
FOR SALE N Invoice of Window Glues, from 9 by 7 to 16
A by 19
One do, of Best Englich Plate and Stained Glass, from 24 by 18 to 30 by 30
4th November 1846
The Grand Hongkong Weller Stoker, for all For-ANCHORS, Chain Cables and Hawse Pipes of
ses. Once Round and a half. Entrance $5 each, with $100 added from the Fund. Weight 12 stone, The Hack Stahes, for all Ponies. Catch weights, Once Round. The Winner to be sold for $100 ir claimed of the Judge within a quarter of an hour. Entrance free, 850 given from the Fund. The Scurry Stakes, for all Ponies Catch weights From the Black, Rock in. Eattance $1 each with $30 added.
SECOND DAY-39 December, 1846. The Hunter's Plate, value 8100, for all Horses. Unce Round and a half. Six Burdles 3 feet & Inches high. Weight for inches as per sculo,
Entrance $5 each.
A Hurdle Race, for all Ponies. Once Round and a balf Six Hurdies 3 feet bigh. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance $1 each with 850 added from the Fund. Second Puny to receive 85 from the Stakes.
The Arab Stakes, for ll Arabs. Twice Round. Weight 9 stone 7 lbs. Entrance B5 each, with $100 added from the Fund. The Winner of the Cup to carry 7 lbs, extra.
The Victoria Plate, valuo $100, for all Ponjes. Once Round and a belf. Weight 9atone 7 the. The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry 7 lbs. extra, Entrance 83 each.
declared at the time of sarting Ones Round. The Ladies' Purs, of $50 for beaten Ponies, to be
Entrance free. Calch weights.
The Hack Stakes, for all Horses, Arabs exceptes. Onco Round and a distance. Entrance $2 each, with 850 added from the Fund. Weight 10 stone.
SCALE OF WEIGHTS. Horses
st. Ib.
st. lb.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
FOR SALE, all sizes. An Invoice of
of Manila, Europe, and Patent Rope,
Coffee, and Governmen! Cigars,
4th November 1840.
SA
RAWLL, DUUS & Co.
FOR SALE. ALT Provisions, Flour, Ram, Arrack, and Brandy in Wood; Whisky, Cognac, and all kinds of Wines in Boule
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1846.
FOR SALE,
few Salamander Book and Treasure Safes..
RAWLE, DUUS, & Co.
4th November 1846.
NOTICE. THE following Parcels forwarded by Messrs Tu
WAGHORN & Co.'s Overland Conveyance, will be delivered on the presentation of W. & Co.'s Receipt for same :-
S. J. D. CAMPBELL, Oriental Bank. -W. J. FLGAN, Esq. - J. WILLIAMS,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1846.
MESSRS WAGHORN & CO.'S AGENCY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for Messrs WAGHORN & Co., are prepared to forward Parcela todia or England by the Pe NINHULAR AND Orsnital Company's Steampas, which sall from here on the 25th of every Month.
All Parcels sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be free of Freight and other Charges, and should arrive here 24 Houre before the Mail closes.
All Parcels received from India or England will be delivered free of any Charges made here, on the presentation of the Receipt only; but if they are sent to any other place, 81 per Package will be charged, besides the Freight and other Expenses.
For sale at the Office, WAGHORN & Co.'s "Over• LAND GUIDE by the Routes to Egypt;"GENERAL HINTE and INFORMATION for PASSENGERS on their way from and to India,"
13 handa 8 in., 10 7
HEGAN & Co.
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Ponies
12 hands 0 in., 70 7 7 .. 8 0
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12 0
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via Trieste or Constantinople, with Map of the Overland Routes,
RAWLE. DUTS & Co.
T the Godowns of the undersigned, in One Doz.
Cases--
Cognac.
Do. Vieux,
St. Esteplic.
St Julien.
Chateaux Marganix. Champagne, nie
Just landed from the French ship Adhemar,
sat com BEGAN & Ca.
NOTICE
MR. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part-
ner in our Firmenvange
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1846.
NOTICE.
MH
R. WILLIAM FRAZER BEVAN is authorized to
per procuration. Sign for our firm per proce
W. & T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 3rd November 1946. TREATHING COPPER, for Sale, apply at the
Godowns of
W. &T GEMMELL & Co. Victorin, 23rd October 1846,
NOTICE THE undersigned have opened a Branch Esta
blishment at Shanghai under the same bra as at Canton
RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co. Canton 1st August 1846.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE SOCIETY
$2ebls for LE undersigned, bave been app
red to mbay, Cal-
cutt
yable In Liverpo
Gentlemen Riders. Entrances to be declared in writing, addressed to The Secretary of the Race Committee," at the Club House, stating the Name and lour of the Horse, and Colours of the Riders, on or before the 26th instant; before which day all Horses and Ponies intended to run for the Weighted Races
Three lo start or no Race
1st Route, via Southampton.
through France.
Also, a few Overland Trunks,
Pth May 1846.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
can be sent to Spring Gardens to be measured and SODA WATER, RATED LEMONADE, classified, on either of the Saturdays, the 14th end 21st instant, between the houre of 3 and 5 bri Private Matches to come off on the 4th December..
Hongkong, 13th November, 1816.
NB having been found expedient, with a view to the promotion of General spot, to alter the
Aerated Chalybeats Water, (highly recom mended, on account of its tonic properties).
AGENT AT CANTON ACHOOK, Comprador No. 3 Imperial Hong Hongkong, 13th March, 1846, FOR JALE.:
GODA WATER AND ERATED LEMON
Programme dated 7th November, the Race Com. SADE of superior quality as Meters HUNTER
mittee issue the above as their final decision.
HAIN Cables of all sizes up to 1 inch and 78th, Anchors, very superior Canvass, Blocks, Jurge Europe Rope, Paint Oil, Black Varnish, by whole
FRANKLYN & MILNE,
Queen's Road,
sale
FOR SALE: COGNAC in Bottles at 86 per Dozen at
Messrs FRANKLYN & MILNE Hongtong 22nd October 1846 DALE Burton Ale in Hoggheads @ $26,
Pale Corner rendy on Cask and bottle: Em full flavored Fert Ver Fale Sherry
& BARTON'S Dispensary Poulinger Street, Viero- RIA HONGKONG,
CANTON, Dr KENNY's Dispe No. 5. New French Hong strate
MACAO at HINNAMS, Chinese Shopkeeper, Rua d'Augustine,
TRATED LEMONADE,
SODA WATER
at Mação,
SEABRA And at 10 Blare