Mails.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEROTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;
ALBO,
PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, JALOUTTA AND ALL. INDIAN PORTS.
ON
AN SATURDAY, the 8th March, 1879, at Noon, the Company's 8. 9. APA, Commandant RAPATEL, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Cargo and Speole will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and so- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Noon.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Speois and Parecis until 9 p.m. on the 7th March, 1879. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulare, apply at the Company's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong,, February 25, 1879, ms8
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
KĖ
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
7121
IN. DOKNBOT(BN)
CENTRAL and UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIO STEAMERS. ·
THE 8. 8. BELGIC will be despatch. Te for Ban Francisco vlo Yokohams, on MONDAY, the 17th day of March, 1879, at 8 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers to Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection le made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai,
Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of the 16th March. PARCEL PACKAGES will be resolved at the Office unil! 5 p.m. same day : all Parool Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
A REDUCTION is made on RETURN PAS BAGE TICKETS.
For further information as to Freight te Passage, Apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 37, Queen's Road Central.
G. B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, February 26, 1879. ma17
PORTION
પરફેક
TO LET.
ORTION of å HOUS", very suitable for OFFICES and DWELLING, also for a STORE, Queen's Road Central, Possession at March next.
Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, February 4, 1879.
TO LET.
FOUSE No. 7, Zotland Street, Posses.
sion from March 16th.
H°
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1879.
TO LET.
N the Honzes on MARINE LOT 65,
I formerly known as the Blue Blouses,
aituate on Praya East -
FIRST FLOOR, No. 2, with possession Let February,
HOUSE No. 4, Praya East, either the whole House or in Flats, with possession on the let April next
G
de also,
A FRONT and BACK ROOM in the DWELLING to the eastward of the Pier, with part of its spacious Verandah. Imme diate Posacasion.
TO LET. MIRST OLAS GRANITE GODOWNS, nded to the Houses at Wanchat, MARINE LOT 85.
Also,
A SPACIOUS TIMBER YARD close to the Wanchai Fier, Timber received on Storage or the Yard Rezted.
For further particulars, apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
TO BE LET.
GODOWNS, on Marine Lot No. 10, Prays Central
TWO Bäcellent STONE-FLOORED
TURNER & 08.
Apply to
Hongkong, August 1, 1870.
TO`LET.
Notices to Consignees-
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
HK S. S. Teviot, having arrived from the above Porta, Consignoes of Cargo are bereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their risk into the Godowns of Mo»STA BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their
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THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the
His Majesty King George The First, EIGHTH ORDINARY MEETING
A. D. 1720,
---
Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to Agents for the above Corporation are 24th March, 1879, at 3) o'CLOOK PM,, for.
do so,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, nnivas notice to the contrary be given before 4 p.m., To-day.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 4th Proximo will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, February 26, 1870.
ma4
OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL §. ́8. COMPANY
NOTICE,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo por Steamship
BELGIC, frout Sau, Francisco, &c., are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediato delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding discharge of the Steamer will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
BE Undersigned having been appointed prepared to grant Insurances as follows
Marine Department. hero, in London or at the principal Ports Policies at current ratos payable either of India, China and Australia,
Fire Department,
Policies lazued for long or short periods at current rates. A discount of 20 % allowed.
Life Department.. Policles sued for suma not exceeding £5,000 at reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1672,
of the SHAREHOLDERS in the abovO Company will be Held at the HEAD OFFIC Victoris, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of
will be CLOSED from 10th March to the Accounts to 31st December, 1878.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company
24th March, both days inclusive, By Order of the Board,
J. BRADLER SMITH, General Agent, Hongkong, February 19, 1879.
ma24
THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE NITRAORDINAR. AL
COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,
ESTABLISHED 1824
Capital of the Company £1,000,000 Sterling
of which is paid up £ 100,000 Reserve Fund upwards of£ 120,000 Annual Income £250,000
G. B. EMORY,HEAgents for the above Company at THE Undersigned bave bean appointed Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai, and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at ourrent rates,
Agent. Hongkong, February 26, 1870.
mab
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
CONSIGNLES of the on their Bills of
to send in
Lading to the Undersigned for sounter. signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored as | their risk and expense.
No Figo Insurance has poor effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent
Ex "Ara."
AMB (in diamond) AMC (underneath)
No. 80, Order, 2 cases Haberdashery, from London,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1868,
SWISS LLOYD
TRANSPORT INSURANCE COMPANY OF WINTERTHUR,
THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents for the above Company, have This Day taken over charge of the Hong- keng Agency, and are prepared to grant INBURAKOE on MARINE RISKS at Current Rates to all parts of the World,
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSUR- ANCE COMPANY.
Undersigned having been appointed
GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above-named Company, will be Held at the Company's Office, No. 39, Queen's Road, in the city of Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th day of March next, at 3 pm, for the purpose of passing cer following alterations in the Constitution tain Special Resolutions providing for the
and Articles of Association of the Cam- pany; viz. :-
•
Intimations.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE
T Moderate Rates, la FIRST-CLABS
[No. 4883.MARCH 1, 1879,
Intimations.
A NEW STOGE OF ' NEXT JOBBING TYPES HAVING BEEN RECEIVED FROM ENGLAND,
EXECUTE
GODOWNS, under European supervision; THIS OFFICE IS PREPARED TO and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors
my 29
Hongkong, November 20, 1878.
MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
F begs to announce to the Community
HUTCHING S
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AT REASONABLE RATES,
FANCY BALL PROGRAMMES
ASSORTED SIZES, IN GOLD AND COLOURK.“
BALL PENCILS,
assorted colours
MENU CARDS,
In Gold & Coloured Borders & Patterns.
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BOOKS BOUND IN APPROVED
BEEF,
PATTERNS. MUTTON, &., from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
GEORGE PHILIP DARK (DECEASED.)
YLAIMS
1-That the Business of the Company be against the stove Estate should
in futuro managed by a Board of
be sent in to the Undersigned before Directors and a Sestotary instead of the 15th of March.
B. F. HANCE, the former and General Agents as heretofore,
Acting Consul 2-That if in the opinion of the Directora Canton, Feb. 25, 1879,
3.
the Business of the Company in any year be such as not to Warrant the Payment of Interest at $12 per cent. per annum on the Paid-up Capital, they may during each year reducé sush Rate to such lower amount as they may consider desirable for the Intereats of the Company,
To enable the Directors if a necessity shall arise to pay auch Interest or any part thereof out of the Reserve -Fund,
4.-To provide that when there shall be
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ANY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, OF A PAPERS will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Home, West Point,
Hongkong, July 25, 1878.
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profits applicable for dividend the same shall be divisible as the Share- holders in Meeting shall determine. 5.-That Fourteen Days instead of Thirty ПHE following are selected from nume-
TH Days notice may be given of all rous notices which have appeared in Meetings of the Company.
the London, Continental and Eastern 6.-That Clause 147 of the Articles of
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POLICIES against FIRE on Buildings and MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of on Goods to the extent of $60,000, at the the above Company, will be Held at the usual Rates, subject to an immediate Disame Hour and Place ou MONDAY, the count of 20 par cent.
24th day of March uext, for the purpose of Attention is fuvited to a considerable Confirming such Special Resolutions a reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in may be passed at the First mentioned Ohine.
Mooting. MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament,
Hongkong, February 15, 1875.
COMPAGNIE DES MESBAGERIES MARITIMES,
8, 8, DJEMNAE.
NOTICE. \ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Gango, from London, in couneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods are belig 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 intimation in received from the Con. signees, before Today, the 21st Instant, at Noon, requesting it to be landed hore.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after FEI. DAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, February 21, 1879.
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QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
S
PRE Undersigned are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 30% on the Premis.
NORTON & Co.,
Agenta, Bongbong, January 1, 1874,
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
NOTIUE,
E
Doticies granted at current raten on
Marino Ritka to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Proft, are distributed annually to Contributores
FIBONA ND Bod God Gow the rect amount of Promia contributed
DOWNS, No 64 and 60,
Praya Ceutral
Apply to
WO HANG, Nos, 6 and 7, Praya West, Mongkong, January 2, 1879,
ESTABLISHED 1809.
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
гHE Undersigned, AGENTS at Hongkong
for the above Company, are prepared
to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Bufiding, or on Merchandise in the same, at the nanal Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.
GILMAN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, July 6, 1875.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- surances at current rates.
THE
MELOHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE ·
COMPANY,
(FIRE AND LIFE.)
CAPITAL,--TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
THE
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant FOLIOIES Against the nick of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on beard Vessela and on Hulls of Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- celyed, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on first olker Lives up to £1000 on a Singia Life.
For Rates of Premiuma, forms of pto- posals or any other information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hongkong in Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867. *-
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of A China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.
Riska nocepted, and Policles of Insurance
Dated this Third day of February, 1879,
By Order,
J. BRADLEE SMITH, General Agent.
Volume Seventh of the "CHINA REVIEW."
NO W Ready.
No. 8.–Vol. VIL
-OF THE
'CHINA REVIEW**
CONTAINS-
Jettings from the Book of Rites. Geographical Notes on the Province of
Kiangal,
Ethnological Sketches from the Dawn of
History.
Coins of the "Ta-Te'ing" Dynasty. The Critical Disquisitions of Wang Ch'ung. The Ballads of the Shi-king. Translations of Chinese School-books, Tonlo and Vocal Modification in the
Foodbow Dialect,
Legiaiation and Law in Ancient China. A Plea for Fau-kwal” Short Notices of New Books and Literary
Intelligence..
Notes and Queries ¦----
Taxes on Industries in Canton.
A Bit of Folk-lore about Candles,
Lamps and Fire.
Legends on Chinese Porcelain. Tate Birds.
To make a Túl (Antithesis). "Respect This,"
The Army of Kwangtung. Gutta Percha in China Chinese Dialects.
"Confucius Losing a Hores In the
Desert."
Books
Wanted, Exchanges, &c.
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J. BRADLES SMITH, General Agent, Bonghong, December ◊, 1878.
NO ORANGE FOR POLICY FEMI.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Becretory, Hongkong, November 1, 187),
When the list of Agendes is completed It will be published Agents have been already established in most of the above pisces, and in Emportant ports more than one agent has been appointed at paph,”
Hongkong, TebrowTY 28, 1876,
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A wortby pendant to Archdeacon Gray's valuable volumes-Graphic.
A very amusing and very instructive book-Spectator.
Swatow.Sul Choong Hong; Woh Shun Loong Hong.
Amoy-Oblin Cheong Hong, Mook Keb Street.
Foochor-Mr Yü Ching Cheong, Foo Adda useful testimony to curious inform-chow Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Mari- ation-7. London News.
time Customs,
Full of curious interest to the general reador and of valuable material for the ethnological philosopher-British Quarterly Review.-
We are indoblad to Dr. Dennys for a welcome addition to all existing stores of popular superstitions-John Buil.
A work which merits attention' as being to a large extent sui generis- Globe,
An interesting and important work. he boudoir as well as for the savant Printed on fina paper it will be a book for
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Contains some very curious illustrations of Chinese superstitione-Lendors and China Express.
Deserving of careful reading. Throws much light on the study of comparative mythology-(Shanghai) Celestial Empira
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Amusing and instrtictive enough to com- mand a ready sale-Hongkong Daily Press
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Abounding with entertaining and inter- eating matter-Japan Mail.
Pleasantly written and instructive Niraits Times,
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Shanghai.Mr Ng Ching Shun, Marl time Customs; Mr Ho Yue Chuer, Mark the Customs; Mr Chan Sing Hol, Mer Jardine, Matheson & Co., Mr Kwong Chuen Fook, Educational Mission School and Mow Bing Bang Kee shop.
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