Notices to Consignees.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
TELE S. 8. Glenfialas having arrived from 8. Sove Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods- with the exception of Oplum--are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharres or Boats delivery may be obtained
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 2 o'clock To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 9th Inatant will be subject to rent.
No. Fire: Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1878,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
BE S. S. Gleneagles having arrived from the above Parts, Consignoes of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods- with the exception of Opinmare being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and for from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 2 o'clock p.m. To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent.
B013
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, September 6, 1878,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND-
SINGAPORE,
THE 88. Venice having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneor of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landsd at their risk into the Godowns of the Under algued, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless nation to the contrary be given before Noon To-day,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 17th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Hails
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
PASSENGERS
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND
FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, ****CTION WITH THA
IX
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
S. & " BELGIC” will be despatch Ted for. Sau Francisco via Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th September, at 3 pm, taking Cargo and Fassengers for Japan, the United States and Europe. Steamers from Shinghal,
Connection is made at Yokohama, with
4 pm, of the 10th September.
Freight will be received on Board until PACKAGES will be received at the Office PARCEL antll 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
A REDUCTION is made on RerURN PAR- SAGE TICKETS,
For further information as to Freight o Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, August 14, 1878
THE CHINA MAIL.
Insurances.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE)]
CAPITAL,-TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
HE
Undersigned are prepared to grant Portores against the Risk of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels and on Hills of
Insurances. NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
·Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament, ESTABLISHED 1809... CAPITAL £2,000,000.
Vessels in Harbour, at the usual TermsHE Undersigned, AGENTS at Hongkong and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- seived, and transmitted to the Directors for thole dealaton,
If required, protection will be granted on firat clase Lives up to £1000 on a Single Life,
For Rates of Promfume, forme of pro- posals or any other Information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER of
His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.
G. B. EMORY, Agent,TH Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are Ball prepared to grant Insurances as follows
Marine Department. Policies at current rates payable either here, in London or at the principal Poris of India, China and Australia.
NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT- SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSKILLES;
ALBO,
SAIGON,
PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CAL- OUTTA AND BOMBAY,
ON SATURDAY, the 14th September, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by 1875, at Noon, the Company's 3. 5.
JARDINE, MATHESON & ∞, Hongkong, September 8, 1878,
3013
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
C
-THE British S. 8. Japan, Captain H. DE SHIDI, having rived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to and in their Blila of Leding to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at enos landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, September 2, 1878.
FROM LONDON VIA SUBZ AND SINGAPORE,
**
THE S. S. Commonwealth having arrived!
from the above Ports, Consiganes of Cargo are informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boata delivery may bo ob- tained,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless zotice to the contrary be given before 2p.m. To-day, the 31st Instant,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 8th Proximo will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by
MEYER & Co., Agenta,
Bongbong, August 31, 1878.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. 6. BINDH
NOTICE.
NONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. 8. Gange, from London, in connec
TRAOUADDY, Commandant GaUVAIN, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above place,
Cargo and Spocke will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and so- cepted in transit through Marseliles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted wat
Noon,
Cargo will be received on board until p.m., Specle and Fardela until 3 p.m on the 13th September, 1878. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Offco.)
Contents and value of Packages are re- quirod.
For further particulars, apply at the Oompany's Office.
H. DU POURY, Agent. Hongkong, September 6, 1878
HO
To Let
5814
TO LET TTOUSE No. 9, Queen's Road Central,
with Godowns attached. Houes No. 7, Caine Road, at present occupied by The Hon. CECIL ŚMITH
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & 00. Hongkong, September 2, 1878,
IN
TO LET.
TN the Houses on MARINE LOT 65, formerly known as the Blue Houses, situate on Fraya East:---
FIRST FLOOR and BASEMENT of No. 2, Praya Kast, either separately, or together, as required, with immediate pos session.
HOUSE No. 8, Praya Eant. The whole House or in Flats, with
• immediate possGUNİON,
As alco,
SIX SPACIOUS ROOMS, with Oor- ridors and Out-houses in the DWELLING HOUSE, to the Eastward of the Pier at Wanchai. These may he had in Apart- ments of Two or Three Rooms to suit con
Fire Departments Polletes issued for long or short periods at current rates. A discount of 20 % allowed. Life Department. Policles issued for sums not exceeding 23,000 at reduced raten.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON.
THE Undersigned have been appointed Hongkong, Canton, Fotchow,
Agents for the above Company at aud Hankov, and are poor, Shanghai
Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Balgon and Penang.
Klaks accepted, and Policles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premalum current at the above mentioned Porta.
NO CHARGE FOR POLICY TRES.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, November 1, 1871.
YANGTZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.
PERMANENT RESERVE.......... 280,000 CAPITAL-Fully Paid-up.........Tls. 420,000 SPECIAL RESERVE FUND
for the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Buliding, or on Merchandise in the same, at the. usual Ratos, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.
GILMAN & Co., Agenti
Hongkong, July 6, 1875.
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSUR- ANCE COMPANY,
THE Undersigned having been appolated
AGENTS In Hongkong for the above- named Company, are prepared to Grant POLICIES against FIRE on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of 800,000, at the usual Rates, subject to an immediate Dis- count of 20 per cent.
Attention la invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, Angust 18, 1878.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATOR AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
[No. 4736. SEPTEMBER 7, 1878.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1878.
NOTICE
**20
THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Public from the END TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BEE NEXT. Residents wishing to refer to Books in the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Bearstary.
By Order,
H. L. DENNYS, Secretary.
Hongkong, August 29, 1878,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
Skid.
PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1.877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a. List of their Contri buttons for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above to the 81st October next will be adjusted be arranged. Returne not rendered prior Compday,gned, Agente fre grant Ireby the Company, and no claim befo surancen af current rates,
Kons will be subsequently admitted,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Boorstary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANUS COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877,
MELCHERS & Co., Agente, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
TH
THE Undersigned having This Day PUR CHANED the STOCK-IN-TRADE, Book Debts, and Goodwill of the CHINA DIS BALL, will conduct and carry on the said PENSARY hitherto Carried on by Mr W Bualness (in connection with the VICTORIA DISPENSARY) on his own Acount from
This Date,
WM, CRUICKSHANK, Hongkong, August 81, 1878.
NOTICE.
EDWARD UUNNINGHAM in our of bur Firm In Hongkong and China, CEASED OF the 31st December last
RUSSELL & Co.
#68
Obina, March 8, 1878,
NOTICE THE Undersigned bege to notify that
the MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA of Tokio, Japan, has Opened a Branch in this Port, and the Undersigned has been ap í pointed their Agent in Hongkong.
HEROMIOH SHUGIO, Office No. 40, Club Chambers, Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
NOTICE.
#919
ΔΟΣ
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tians for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of TWENTY PER CENT. (20%) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged, Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted,
pany, are requested to Furnish the
nol
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
STORAGE.
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Cheap Rates, la FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, ander Luropean supervision; WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick and VESSELS Discharged alongside the despatch.
MEYER & UD.,
Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
Proprietors.
n028
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
HE Interest and Responsibility of the our Firm CEASED on the 31st July, 1878, Le J. J. DOS REMEDIOS in 104,000 Mr AGOSTINHO GUILHERME ROHENAY B. HYDE, President.
DOS REMEDIOS have This Day been MANO and Mr ALEXANDRE ANTONIO J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-President. admitted Partners therein.
SAMBEL BORROWE, Secretary. Our Firm now consists of Mr J. H. Dos REMEDIOS, Mr A. G. ROMANO, and Mr A, A. DOS REMEDIOS.
Total Capital and accumula. Tls. 764,000
tions this date..........................................
Directors:
M.
P. EVANS, Esq.
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chairman.
C. LUCAS, Esq. WM. MEYERINE,Esq. Scoretaries:
C. KREBS, Esq.
& Co.
Mosar Russent & Co., Shanghai. London Bankerat Mesra BARING BROTHERS
Agencies in: HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCisco, and the Principal Parts in the East.
rates.
J. J. Das IEMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr
ARTHUR CHART in our Flrm CEASED on the 81st December last
J. INGLIS & Oo.. Hongkong, June 18, 1878, de18
NOTICE
POTES granted on Marine Risk to THE Interest and Responsibility of the all parts of the World, at current Undersigned in the Chinese Mail, Subject to a charge of 12 % for Interest (7 This Fat Fo), Debte prior to that Date will be received and paid by him.
CHON ATIN.
Elon with the above Steamer, are hereby venience, Fine spacious Verandah looking on Shareholders' Capital, ALL THE PROPITA CHASED from the 1st August, 1877, but
taformed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Com. pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intlination is received from the Con signees, before TO-DAY, the 2nd Inst,, at 10 m., requesting it to be landed here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by Khe Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed sitÖF SATUR. But, the 7th Instant, at Neon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been offestad,
Agit.
on the Barbour. Immediate Possession.
TO LET.
TIRST CLASS GRANITE GODOWNS, MARING LOT 65.
attached to Blue Blouses at Wanehsi,
For further particulars, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, August 18, 1870.
TO BE LET. MWO Excellent STONE-FLOOKED Praya Central
OF THE UNDERWRITING BUSINEas will be annually distributed among all Contribu tom of Business in proportion to the premium pald by them.
RUSSELL & Cois
Agents. Hongkong, May 10, 1878.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
NOTICE,
ool
Hongkong, April 6, 1878.
NOTICE
A. A. HAYES, J., General Manager, for
China and Japan.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Assets Burplus
1 JAA
$31,700,000 $ 5,500,000
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, Oblus, for the above Company, are prepared to Accept Risks at greatly reduced rates and upon terms very favourable to the assured.
For full information and particulars,
apply to
OLYPHANT & Or Agents.
Hongkong, January 21, 1878.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to H. E SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,"
Reference to the above, the Under H. E. ADMIRAL ALFRED P. BYDER, signed has LEASED the Chinese-Mati from the 1st August, 1877, and has engaged
Inimations.
A NEW STOCK OF
NEAT JOBBING TYPES
HAVING BEEN RECEIVED A
FROM ENGLAND,
THIS OFFICE IS PREPARED TO EXECUTE
BOOK & JOB PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT REASONABLE RATNI, FANCY BALL, PROGRAMMES ASSORTED SIZES, IN GOLD AND COLOURS.
BALL PENCILS,
assorted colours
HEMU CARDS,
In Gold & Coloured Borders & Patterns.
BOOKS BOUND IN APPROVED PATTERNS.
**
For Sale. AGREEMENTS
FOR FOREIGN-GOING
SHIPS, LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S WASHING
BOOKS,
CONTRACT PASSAGE TICKETS, EXPORT CARGO REPORTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, CHARTER PARTIES,
BILLS OF LADING, SHIPPING ORDERS,
PÅSSENGER LISTS, BILLS OF SALE, LOG BOOKS, WILLS,
Sto
&J., Chika Mall Office, 2, Wyndham Streot (Back of Club); THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL
Circulation of THIS PAPER ha
Tbeen very much extended. The fol towing are some of its Agents:-~-
Macas.-Man Chuen Shop, Canton-Bing Chunn Natire Post Oslo,
Linen Hing Street: Chul Heung Low Hotel, Luen Hing Street; Kwong Tin Fatshop, Yan Teal Street; Mr Bit Chuen Fan, Tung Won Kwan; Yuen Fong Shop, In front of the Provincial Treasuror's Yaman; How Yuan Shop, Small Market Street, New Olty: Toe Chaung Photograph Shop, Honamy wsi Heung Shop, Sin Choong, Honam.
Swaton-Sal Cheong Hongi Woh Shun Loong Hong,
Amoy.-Chan Cheong Hong, Mook Hok Street.
Foochow Me Yü Ching Cheong, Foo ohow Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok-Ching, Mari time Customs,
Shanghai-Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mari time Customs; Mr Ho Yue Chuen, Mari time Customa; Mr Oban Sing Hot, Moary
and Mew Slug Bang Koe shop. Jardine, Mathieson & Co. Mr Kwong Chuen Fook, Educational Mission Beboel j
Ningpo, Mr Sung Min Ches, Maritime Customs.
Hankow. Yee Hing Hong.
Chefoo.-Yes Shun Hong,
Japan. Mr Leong Chun Tong, Munici pal Office, Yokohama,
Saigon.-Wohang Hong.
Singapore-Ting Kee Hong Kong Foot Sang Hong.
Penang. Yow Wing Fong; Argus Office. Calcutta-Mow Sing Company.
San Francisco-Kwong Foong Tal Hong. The above are some of the Agencies; others will be published, when they are Arranged for. Negociations are in progress with the express couriers who exrry the offiolal despatches and Peking Gasettes, to circulate the Chiners Mail in the interior of Chian
•
Hongkong, March 10, 1874.
Chair and Boat Hire. LEGALISED TARIFF OF FARES FOE CHAIRS, CHAIR BEARERS, AND BOATS, IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG,. Ohairs and Ordinary. Pullaway Booti Half hour,....10 ots. Hour, 20 etɛ. Threa hours,..50 ott. Six hours......770 ets, Day (from 6 to 0),..
One Dollar Licensed Bearers (each),
*...10 conta.
***
+
Hour, Half day,**
Day,
+ாம்.
***
85 capta.
2.50 centz,
BOAT AND BOOLIE HIRE.
BOATE.
the cervices of ME LEONG YODE CHUN, BL. I. §. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS A Translator and General Manager of the newspaper, which under its new regime will be found to be, as hitherto, an ST- cellent medium for
and to
1
Cargo Best of 8 oz 900 piculo, per Day,
$8.00
OF RUSSIA.
1st Class Cargo Bost of 8 er 000.
pleuls, per Load,
and
Cargo Beat of 600
9.00
plenie, per Day
3,50
CaLoad,
1.78
E., DY FOURY, GODOWNS, on Marine Los No. 10, POLICIES granted at burietis tates in the Manages la able to devote bis whole THE store has pleasure to indo band
Marine Risks to all parts of the World. I attention to the conduct of the Nowapspostained the assistance of Mr Griffith (for) 8rá Óla Bolt or Es-kau Bost of 100
Hozytor, September 2, 1876.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WAT
CAUTION
Apply to
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
TO. LET.
THREE STORIED DWELLING HOUSE, No. 113, Queen's Road
Apply to
FAVING Learned that Large Quantities East (Spring Gardens), Water laid on. HAVING Framids of our FLORIDA
WATER have recently been Imported to, Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name
MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label i Each Bottle of the Genuine la wrapped? with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark,
D, NOWROJEE,
HONGTONG HOLES. Hongkong, July 58, 1870,
TO LET, The SUNGALOW, Bob Chambre, THREE OFFICES, In Club
Mienste MELCHERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuins Florida St Water at Hongkong.
LANMAN & KEMP.
Now Kork, July 4, 1876,
mil
S
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & US. Hangbang, Ang, 20, 1815,
In accordance with the Company's Artloiss of Association, Two Thirds of the Prodite are distributed anneally to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the nett amount of Fremia contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Rezerve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Co General Agents,
Hongkong, April 17, 1878.
QUEEN "SIRE INSURANCE
· COMPANY,
THE Undersigned are prepared to fant Policies against Fire to the extent of therein, at current local rater, subisst to a $55,000 on Buildings, or on Gonda stared Discount of 20% on the Fremia,
NORTON Ban Agenta,
Bangkang, January 1, 1876.
Intimations.
of Hongkong that be haz ob-
Cargo Boat of 600
Cargo
Stadio and, secured the nowest and best 3rd Che per Lash,”
or Pallaway Bosts, per Day,
KONG DEL
many years manager and principal operator Lesses of the Hongkong Chiness Mail, | to Mr Saundars of Shanghai), and having Bri Class Cargo Bost or Ha-kan Beat of 300
plouis, per Day, Hongkong, April 6, 1878.
carefully arranged the light of his Now
Cargo Boat or E-kan Boat of 800 appliances for obtaining the highest excel-
pionis, Half Day, lence in bis work, he is now ready to pro
Sampass. duce all the Latest Novelties in Photo graphlo Portraiture.A large and varied Assortment of Views always ready, Superior Enlargements made at shortest notice.
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposita The Hongkong Hotel,
Hongkong, July 9, 1876.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs to say that he and Foo- Crow, leaving Hongkong September 18th, sad Heturning November 1st.
Mongkong, August 21, 1878.
SAILOR'S HOME
NY Cast-off Clothing, Books, OF PARERE will be thankfully received At the Seller's Home, West Point.
Aceukens, July 25, 1876.
THE CHINA REVIEW
No. 1 OF VOL, VII,
WILL BE
READY IN A FEW DAYS,
·China Mell Office, Hoogberg, Jagt, &, 1878,
13.
One Hour 4 Half-an-Hour,
$1,00 20
· After 6 PiMaghiandien, 10. sents Nothing is this Sosle proventa private agres- mente,
That for the Street Coolios fo sa fol
STREET COOLIES,
Bcale of Hire for Birest Cooliet,
One Day.................. Half Day, HÁROMISERAÍ Three Housekerskrikke
One HouseSENTS
Half Hot
RLIJSK
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Nothing in the above Banke is to affret prin