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Preface
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 29TH MAY, 1869,
New Advertisements.
BAIL MAKING!!
WILLIAM DOLAN having returned to
Hongkong, has resumed his businesHE of SAIF MAKING in all its branches, at his old place in Duddell Street, and solicits the patronage of the Pablie.
New Advertisements.
NOTICE...
DIRECTORS OF THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COM- PANY LIMITED, beg to call the attention of Shareholders who have not paid the CALLS due ou tlivie Shares, to the fellow- He has ou hand a fine assortment of Sing Clanses in the Articles of Association. and 10 cance RAVEN'S DUCK tahle
Clause 165-After seven days' non-pay- Dent of a call in respect of any Share, Call shall be
and
for Fog Sails or Awnings,
Homong, April 20, 1869.
at
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACT.
NOTICE,
for the aid work.
of
3
Most persons whose avocations or studiesEALED TENDERS (in Duplicate) are connected even remotely with Chinese marked "Tenders for part of Walls, subjects are wont to confess the need of a Loft Whank of Magazine Keilets Island, convenient manual of roference for the pur will be received up to Noon on the 31st
of determining dates according to either the European or the Chinese method May 1869, from persona desirous of con- computation and a systema of compari-plan, Specification, Bill of Quantities, son for the nam
names attributed to
Contract dan wanthis, and other periods is also frequent Terms and Conditions ly a desideratan with translators and seen, and all further information obtained the Office of the Commanding Royal readers of Chinese literature. The com- Engineer, Commisarint Buildings, Queen's
of the following tables has thought, Road, between the hours of 10 A.M. and ingly, that their Publication in
F. daily (Sanday excepted.) convenient form
form may prove useful, although much yet remains to be done for the lako ration of comparative calendars, ete, that should leave nothing to be desired. With the exception of the Cyclical Table of Years, and the Table of Solar Terms, buth of which were originally compiled
by Dr. Morrison, and afterwards republished with improvements in William Commercial it Guide, from which (with some alteration) they are now copied, the whole of the mat jun2ter assembled in the following pages is for the first tine made accessible to general reference.
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. "THE P. &.Ú. Co.'s S. 8, AZOF,"
will love for the above places at Noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd proximo.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent..
Hongkong, May 29, 1869,
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, THE P.&O. 8. Co.'s Steam-ship
BOITAWA
will leave for the above place 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail,,
W. MACAULAY,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, May 29, 1869.
STEAM TO
YOKOHAMA (DIRECT).
HE F.&O. N. Co.'s ateam-abip
THE
SUNDA
No Tender will be recognized unless the party making it shall previously register his name in the Royal Engineer Ulice, ma of where proper forms for Tundering upon
be obtained. DESY
Published by C. A. SANT, China Mail | Office, Hongkong
SPANISH CONSULATE
DEQUIRED for the Spanish Service, seven first class second Engineers and nine second Engineers. The Government invites those who are capable to be as such for the satisfaction of the service. Who ever wishca
ishes to engage for 1, 3, or 3 years,
of 1,425 Sparish dollars an
Fayment will be made periodically as the work progres, in the current dollars of of Contract before referred to. Hongkong, under the terms and conditions.
Two Suretics will be required for the due and propor fulfilment of any Contract which may be entered into.
The right of rejecting the whole or any part of the Tenders is reserved.
is verveGIETER,
Asst. Comy. Gent Controller's Office, Commissariat,
Hongkong, May 17, 1869. my31
NOTICE
日八十月四年已已治同
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received in-
No 2, Pedder's Hill, on
structions to sell by Public Auction,
MONDAY,
at
the 31st May, 1869, at 11 -
- Police of the fixt der von-paniment there
Under distraint for Rent,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR SINGAPORE. The steamer
"SIR BARTLE FRÈRE," Capt. THOMPSON, will have quick "despatch for the above port.
For Freight or Pasinge, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 28, 1869.
་་་;
The Steam-ship
Sundry OFFICE FURNITURE, RIFLES, &c of wate soundhay me the docently Share in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
-IKENG GE SATK = Lash before delivery FOR SWATOW AMOY & FOUCHÓW.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 26, 1869.
holder for the amount unpaid, with not exceeding Twelve Dollars per cent, por aanum interest thereon, from the day ap pointed for payment thereof,
Clause 157After Forty-two daya' non- payment of a Call in respect of any Share, the Board, with the sanction of a General Mesting, may declare the Share forfeited for the benefit of the Company.
By order of the Board,
G. N. MINTO,
Secretary, Hongkong, May 14, 1889,
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL HE Undersigned bege to inform the - Community of Hongkong, that ha has REMOVED his Horse Shoeing Forge, from rear of BURRAY RABKAOK's to his New
Premises in Duddell Street.
Gentlemen who may favour him with their Patronage, may rely on their Horses being shod under his strict surveillance.
THOMAS E. HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengal
Horse Artillery.
Hongkong, May 1, 1869,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION, THE Undersigned is instructed to sell by Public auction, for account of whom it may concern, on
MONDAY,
The 31st May, 1869, at 11 o'clock
AM-
KL (in diamond) 295/309, 15 bales 7lbs, T-CLOTHS:
HD Undersigned begs to inform his Patrons, that his GALLERY will be Closed on the 1st of June: for taking Card Photographs, consequent on his Removal to the New Establishment, on the corner of At
"ATION, Tailor.
Ex "Kaisoro,"
All more or less Mildewed, the Godown of Messia R. McGascon
will leave for the above place 24 hours after with &for first claza Becond Enginoor and Wellington Streets; opposite & Co. Burile Lane, star!
he arrival of the English Muit,
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent
Hongkong, May 29, 1865.
Port,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The American ship
"AKBAK"
CROOKER, Master, will have quick despatch for the above
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, May 29, 1860.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
The British barque
"EMULATION," WARLLE, Master, of about 650 tous carrying capacity. Apply to
W. F. FLOYD.
Hongkong, May 24, 1869.
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nually 1,170 dollars amigally. It must be under- Ordinary business will be conducted durin
and that, to prove their" abilify, they ing the mouth of June, in the present Es- must present certificates sufficiently au-tablishment. thorized by the Government, to certify where they have been embarked, having charge of Engines of more than 100 nominal horse power Steamer or Boats, ur at least the second Engineere in 200 horas power Boats for 2 years, for which they rotat to carry guarantee themselves, and trust
The
she job and repair of the Engines, or they must certify that they have boon in mer juliochant's Service, or from other Governments. after their arrival hero, Engineers will be examined in the work-shop; after wards they will make an agreement for sis months, and when they are proved to be
enough to carry capable
the job in six months' time, then they can make for longer time in both cases; the Government will pay the travelling expenses from Hong kong or from Shanghai, if the camination proves that they are capable of undertaking the job.
Cavite, April 17, 1869.
BOURJAU, HUBENER & Co. Hongkong, May 20, 1869.
jan
"WINDHOVER,” FROM LONDON.
ONSIGNEES of #1 in Bho? 1000 bondles NAILROD IRON are hereby informed that the same are now lying in the Godowns situated under Blessrs RUSSELL & Co.'s Office, at their risk and expense,
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, May 29, 1869,
RE RAY & Co.
juos
JOSE PERLA,
By Translation.
MAUX DE CULARTE,
·Acting Cousut for Spain. Hongkong, May 16, 1869.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO THE EX "MARY NICHOLSON," "ALBERT
BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE
1964, SEC. 170,
JOSEPH JOHNSON RAY, lately trading as a Storekeeper and Commission Merchant at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the Style or Firm of "BAY & Co.," having on the 28th day of May instant execited a deed of Assignment fer the benefit of Creditors, which can be inspected at the Office of me, the Under- #igned, and whereof W ILLIAM RUDOLPE
and Joan FAIL
ABAIEN aforesaid, Merchants, ure Trustees, Creditors of the end JOSE JOHN SON RAY are hereby required to signify their assent to or dissout from such de'ed by katie in writing auldressed to the Truste within fourteen days from the date of th
the
insertion of this Notice.
both of
EDMUND SHARP,
ΟΣ
Solicitor to the said Trustees, Back Buildings,
Hongkong, May 29, 1869.
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HAMS, CHEESE, AND OILMAN'S
STORES, &c.
Ex Douglas Castle,"
ACEWEN Co, have just landed
from the above vessel-
E. R. HANDLEY, (RATE PATERSON & HANDLEY). House and Ship Plumber, Copper Smith, Zine Worker, and Gas Fitter,
16, Queen's Food West. Hongkong, May 24, 1889,
MILK MILK !! MILK !!! UM TOONG bege respectfully to thank the public for the liberal patronage they have extended to him for the last 15 years and to inform them that he has ru cently purchased several first class Cows (making in all 24) and made additions to his premises, so that he is enabled to sup- ply genuine milk in larger quantities then heretofore at moderate prices.
36, SHIP STREET, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, May 21, 1869.
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CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
VICTOR" and “KAIŞOW.”- J.
B. BUTCHER bogs respectfully to inform the Inhabitants of Hongkong, that he has just received a larger conaigu-
PASS in Jihde, barrels and kiklerkins.
Osler's TABLE and 1 and 2-Lightment of Reading LAMPS.
A choice invoice of Pale and Smoked York HAM18, Prime Cheddar CHEESE, in tins, and Breakfast BACON, in tius.
Also, Crosse and Blackwelle mixed PICKLES, Capt. Hill's Oriental PICKLE, 18 and a general absortment of the finest OIL MAN'S STORES for family use
-13, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 20, 1809.
Charice Dickens' New Editions complete. ICE PLATES. Bear's Smoking TO-
BACCO.
Waterproof OVERCOATS CAPS and
BOUTS.
Air CUSHIONS, PILLOWS and Swins
ning BELTS. UNDERSHIRTS, PERFUMERY,
MEERSCITAUMS.
CLARET, BARSAO, HOOK. Sparkling MOSELLE and KRUG. STATIONERY
and
CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS, VARNISH, &c,
TERMS of SALE-Cash before delivery Mexican Dollars weighed at 7:1.7.
3. A. SANDILANDS, Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 29, 1869.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned, will sell by Public Auction, at their Sales: Rooms, (next door to HONGKONG DISPENSARY),
MONDAY,
the 31st May, at 11 o'clock M Vary handsome JEWELLERY, CO- prising-
Gold Watches and Chains, Bravolets, Rings, Scurf-pin, etc.,
Also,
One Westley Richard's Palent Breech Londing Riffe (in 'caso) by Whitworth, with Sword Bayonet all appurtenances, and a quantity of Cartridges, eta, eta
Eto.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
DENT & COS ESTATE
ma31above puris
THE Undersigned has received instrue tions from the Trustees of DENT & Co.s Estate, to sell by Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of by private contract), on
THURSDAY,
15th July, 1869, at 3 P... - At the Office of the Trustees, 7, Pedder's
Hill, Hongkong,
The Property at FOOCHOW, known as DENT & Co.'s, consisting of
DWELLING HOUSE, containing 8 Rooms and Bath Rooms, with Servants' Offices and Stables detach ed; the whole surrounded by a Garden. This House is at present let on a shot Lease.
OFFICES AND GODOWNS.
* KWANG TUNG” Captain PMAN, will have immediate despatch for the
For Freight or Pausage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Flongkong, May 25, 1869,
FOR MANILA. The steater
*FUNG SHUEY,” will be despatched for the above port immediately after the arrival of the French Mail que on 26tb
instant.
Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, May 22, 1868,
FOR LONDON.
The O. S. S. Cop's Str.
"ACHILLES, RUSSELL, Master, will be despatched from Foochow for the above port soon
after the opening of the Tes Market, cal ling at Hoogkong, if sufficient inducement offers.
Rate of Freight as follows:
If the passage is made to Gravesend in
70 days or under, £6. per ton 40 ft.
11
80
11
?
£5. 10
£5.
A. House containing 4 Offices and towns, hurge Treasury, and Compradore's over 80 Spacions Tea Roora, with tire-proof Go lovas, beger, carry, at
taclied.
Three large Godowns, A, B, and C, Gs por plan, adjoining the above.
This property has water frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of the business quarter of Beochow, and is let on a Repairing Lense for 5 years, commoucing from the lat May 1869, at the annual rental of $4,500.
-For hetber particulars, apply to
FRANK PEREIRA,
Auctioneer." Hongkong, May 20, 1869.
,
Banks.
july 15
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION. ·
NOTICE TO SJAREHOLDERA
OICE is hereby given that the Unpaid Capital of Une Hundred Dollars per Share on the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's Stock will fall due on the dates following, viz.
On 1st July, 1860, $25
1st July, 1870,
25
1st Jan., 1872,
25
1st Jan, 1878, 25
$100 Shareholders electing to pay the whole
One magnificent 10 Bore Breech Load-or any portion of the above Ualls by antici- ing Shot Gun, (by Beckwith) appurten pation will receive interest at the rate of por cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, ances for Re-loading Cartridges.
until the respective dates at which the A large quantity of New Empty Car Calls shall fall duo, and receipts for such tridges,
payinente will be issued at the Head Office Etc.,
Etc.,
and Branches. Also,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
. VICTOR KRESSER,, Standing Rigging,
.. Chief Manager. Running Gear.
Hongkong, March 2, 1860,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Hawsers.
Haile, fu.
Ete.
Invoices of Shorry, Port, Old Tom, than has ever been introduced into Hong-ter, Handkerchiefs, Socks, Ferfinery, Brandy, Liqueure, Hitters, Solters Wa kong. He is now prepared to build to i order, or repair Carriages of any description, on very low tornia, having received cloth, leather, paints, varnish and every other requisite, especially
CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE, &o., &.
ind, Sundry Household and Office FUR NITURE,
i
Etc.,
Etc., Eter TERMS OF SALE Cash on delivery Amongst other things, he has also receiv. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. ed a complete set of Saddler's Toola, so
FESEFELD & Co., that any repairs to Saddles, Harness, &c.,
Auctioneers. can be executed here, equal to what they
Hongkong, May 28, 1869. my31 could be at home.
A lov,
work done by a brst class European Shoo- Jung-Smith.
Walking BOOTS. 16-feet Billiard TABLE, for Drawing
Room, with Stand &c., complete. MANTEL-PIECES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 25, 1889,
"OUR LIFE IN JAPAN."
DY. Lienteunits JEPHSON and ELMSTEST,
H.M. 9th Regiment. ·
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1860,
MESSRS, HOSS & Co.
judg
E to inform the public of Hongkong that they had established themselves
TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the premises hitherto occupied by Messrs LADAGE, ELKE & Co. jun 20
"Es “Marg Nichatson" and "Katisone." HUBBUCK'S PAINTS, OIL, and TUR-
Buss's ALE, in Quarts aud Pints. Guinness's STOUT, in Quarta and Piute. CLARET, VERMOUTH, SHERRY. To arries per ** Chrisan,' Ba's ALE, is Kildecking,
MacEWEN & Co.. Hongkong, May 20, 18GP,
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A HORSE SHOEING FORGE.
TERMS STRICTLY MODERATE. BUTCHER'S LIVERY STABLES,
AND
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Rear of Murray Barracks, Hongkong.
The
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
RHE Undersigned has received in--|
structions to sell by Public Auction,
at Balle Yue House," Hollywood Road, on
MONDAY,
then 31st May, 1889, at Noon,-- The whole of the Household FURNI
All orders promptly executed, under the personal superintendence of J. B. Bur
He will be happy to call at the idence of any ous regnising his services.TURE, comprising Hongkong, May 1, 1860,
ful
CHEB,
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
bisving secured the services of an expe rienced European Cutter, and also having received pse late arrivals a very superior. stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat- THE Occidental Hotel having heen re- cently improved and refurnished, is terns, they are prepared to meet all the renow in complete order in all its appoint- quirements of the present season.
Couches, Chairs, Easy-chairs, Side boards, Whatuota, Mirrors, Toilet Mir rers, Gasaliers, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables and Sets, Tenpoya, Engra- rings, Dinner and Dessert Sets, Glass Waie,
Etc.,
-etc.
eter A Large Dining TABLE. A Handsome PIANO.
Etc., Etc., TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery Travollers will fad, the Accommodations in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
A large stock of Ready-mado CLOTH- menta. ING, of the latest Fashions, always on haud.
KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Centrul, Hongkong, February 6, 1800,-
of this well known Hotel equal to those of the best Hotels of the Eastern States and Europe...
Hongkong, April 15, 1969.
Etc.
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J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctionser. Hongkong, May 27, 1860.
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COURT OF DIRECTORS Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairman÷FOLIUS MENÉE. Eq. GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR,
Esq.
A. JOCST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSON,
Esq.
Esq W. H. FORBES, ES RICHARD ROWEIT, S. D. SASSOON, Esq. Esq.
And,
E. R. BELIGION, Esq.
Hongkong,
Shanghase,
Managers.
Vieros KazSER, Esq. Chief Manager.
DAVID MACLEAN, E.,
LONDON BANKERS.-London and County! Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
10
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate balance.
of 1 per cent per ahaum on the daily
On Fixed Deposits.-
ور
13
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For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
û IF
per cont. 5 per cent, 17- LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on-
12
"
13
approved Securities, and every description Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hungkvog, January 1, 1809,
tt
IF
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, May, 1860.
0, S. S. Co.'s Steamers.
INSURANCE.
required by abippers, at the time of making freight engagements, certificate of insurance, against Tes or bilk, on first class English Companies, may be obtained frour the undersigned, at the following rates:" 478. 6d. per cent, Shanghai and Foochow
to London. 58. G. per cent. Fankow to London, Net cash, including average and cost of stamp.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Shanghai, 27th April, 1869,
tf
FOR BANGKOK.
The British barque
QUEENSLAND,”
Captain MURRAY, will be de- spatched for the above-port
or Tuesday, the last June. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 28, 1869. 2jude
port
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The British ship
"MARY,"
Captain Townsend, will have quick despatch for the above
3
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Cu. Hongkong, May 27, 1860.
FOR SINGAPORE, The First-class French brig
"EMMA," Capt. ELE, will have quick des patch for the above
port. For Fright or Passage, apply to
FREDERIC DEXTENAER. Hongkong, May 25, 1860.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish barytte
"SANTA ANA," GAVITO, Master, will meet with
as above. quick dispatch For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIUS & Co.
Hongkong, Biny 24, 1860.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish brig
• RODRIGO,"
will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 7th June natt
at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WAHEE, SMITH & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1869.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The American barque
"A. W. STEVENS," will load here and Whampoa for New York and have don
patch.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
Hongkong, April 10, 1869.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The N. G. barque
"EDUARD,"
Captain Sust, will bare quick as despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hingkong, May 10, 1800.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO:
The American ebip
"MALAY," will have quick despatch for the above pori For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE, ANARD & Co. Mongkong, May 7, 1809,
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