For Sale.
CHRISTMAS STORES.
-10%-
For Sale.
J. NOBLE, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, HAS just RECEIVED & FINE 'SELECTION of
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THE CHINA MAİL.
Intimations.
ONGKONG RACES, 1880,
On Account of the ALTERATION in the departure of the Malla-the Date of the RACE MEETING has been Changed to: -THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATUK
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., OLD and SILVER JEWELLERY, DAY, February 26th, 27th, and 28th, 1880, BEG
EO to call attention to the following New Eupply of STORES, which they have Received
Ex "GORDON CASTLE?" And Other Recent Arrivals.
CHRISTMAS CAKES, 4-1, 5-lb. and
6-lb. each.
CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDINGS, Pure AMERICAN CANDIES.
Pure ScorоH CANDIES.
DRAGEES. ALMONDS.
Fancy QBOCOLATES.
MASSON'S CHOCOLATE CREAMS. NOUGATINES.
Crystalized METZ FRUITS.
New Designs in COSAQUES. "CETEWAYO's HAT BOX."
**MARQUERETE'S JEWEL CASKET."
"GRANDMA'S BONNET BOX."
EDWIN and ANGELINA.”
kc., &c.
SMYRNA FIGS.
Muscatel BLOOM RAISINS.
JORDAN ALMONDS.
BRAZIL NUTS:
PECAN NOTS.
HICKORY NUTS.”
Cooking sad Table PRUNES.
Pudding RAISINS and CURRANTS. Candfod PEEL.
MINCEMEAT in 1-lb. tins. VAN HOUTEN's 0000A.
CARRAWAY SEEDS.
SCHWEITZER'S COCOATINA,
American CREAM CHEESE.
SAP SAGE CHEESE.
LIMBURG CHEESE. PINE APPLE CHEESE.
HAM TONGUE & CHICKEN SAUSAGE, WESTPHALIAN, Bornova, Oxford, and
TRUFFLED SAUSAGĖS.
GAME PIES,
Potted MEATS.
Prime Yorkshire HAMS,
in the Nowest Designs. MORDAN'S GOLD and SILVER PEN and PENCIL CASES, SILVER CUPS, And many NOVELTIES, Suitable for Christmas and New Year's Presents. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. Hongkong, December 16, 1879, de30
NOW READY.
PRICE, $1.50.
'COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW,"
By E. H. PARKER,
Can be obtained from Kelly & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office,
Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
WASHING BOOKS. (In English and Chinese.)
L. B. FRIEND,
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, December 16, 1879. do21
HONGKONG RAU ES, 1880.
HONGKONG DEBY.
NOMINATIONS Close on MONDAY, 22nd December, 1879.-Addrɛsued to the Úzzar of the Coursa, at the Rongkong Club,
L. B. FRIEND,
Clerk of the Coursi.. Hongkong, December 18, 1879. de21
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TENDERS will be RECEIVED at this
Tries up to Noon on the 24th
Instant, for Building QUARTERS for a STOREMAN at the Kowloon Naval Yard, in sccordance with Plan, Specification and Conditions to be seen on Application to the
WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use Undersigned.
of and are now ready at this Offico.-Price, $1 each.........
CHINA MAIL Office.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned will not be RESPON. SIBLE for any ACC UNT contracted
}.
in his Name, unless a written anthority, duly Signed by lit, be produced.
JOHN LAWRENCE,
2nd Officer, Str. Powan.
de 22 Hongkong, December 15, 1879,
NOTICE..
WWE Have authorized Mr HENRY PRINCETONNANT to Stow the
Name of our Firm at FooCHOW.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bangkonc, December 15, 1979. d+29
NOTICE
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr C. BRAUN in our Firm, CEASED on the 23rd September a.d.
Mr C. STIEBEL is authorized to SIGN
Prime Wiltshire BACON in tins & Canvas. our Firm,
Pickled OX-TONGUES.
OX-TONGUES in JELLY.
TRUFFLES.
CALIFORNIA ROLL BUTTER
CUTTING's Canned DESSERT FRUITS.
HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS.
REISS & Co.,
Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama. Hongkong, October 3, 1879.
NOTICE.
The lowest or any Tender will not nece sarily be accepted.
WILLIAM BYNES,
For Naval Storekeeper.
Naval Store Office,
7
Royal Naval Yard, Rongkong, 17th Doo., 1879.
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REGATTA AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the
Inile.
D. 8. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH to NEW YORK, TIL JVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, and San FraNÇISUD, -
FIHE U, 8. Mall Steamship CITY OF
PEKING will be deepakened for dan Francisco, vin Yokohama,-on WEDNES- DAY, the 24th December, at 3 p.m., taking Zassengers, and Freight, for Japán, the Jnited States,
through Bils of Lading issued for trant. portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States via Over land Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South Amorten by the Company's and connecting Steamers,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantio Unes of Steamers,
Freight will be received on board until 4 p.m., the 23rd December. Parool Packages will be received at the offes until 5 p.m. same day; all Parwal Packagos should be marked to addrem in full; valão of same le required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Cargo should be sent to the Company's
Collector of Customs at Bán Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Jompany, No. 9, Praya Central.
RUSSELL & Co., Agentr. ·! Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
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MITSU BISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Mails,
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
Matt
STEAM FOR.. SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,"ISMAIMA, PORT SAID, NAPENS, AND MARSEILLAMS:
(No. 5184.-DECEMBER 20, 1879.
ALSO. BOMBAY, COLOMBO, MAHE," ST.†
DENÍS, AND PORT. LOUIS.
WEDNESDAY, the 24th December, 1879, IT, The Domgang 8. 8. 0X08, Commandant RAFATRE, with MALES, PASSENGERS, SPROIN, and OARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
London as well as for Marolles, les for cepted in transit through Marseilles the principal places of Europe.
Cargo and Speale will be registered for
Shipping Orders will be granted until 10 am,
Cargo will be recolved on board until Noon, Speole and Parcels until 2 p.m. On the 24th December, 1879. (Parcals 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 particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 18, 1879.
To Lot.
TO LET.:
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Trays East, MARINE LOT No. 66 THE BASEMENT of HOUSE, No. 4,
with possession on 1st January, proximo.
Apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879. jal
HH undermentioned Banks will close
25th and 26th instant, and THURSDAY STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA KOBE. (formerly known as the "Blue Houses,") the 1st January, being public holidays. For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
GEO, O. SCOTT, Manager, For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,”
H. H. NELSON, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,"
THE 5. S. TAKASAGO MARU, Capt. Young, dus here on or about the 22nd Instant, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th Dev., at Day- light.
the Office up to 6 p.m. of 26th Dec.
Cargo recolved on board and Parcels at
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight.
E. G. MOBÉRLY, Acting Manager. For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,"
All Claims must be settled on board E. SCHWEBLIN, Acting Agent. before delivery is taken, otherwise they For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-will not be recognized.
ing Corporation,"
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager.
RATES OF PARSAGE.
For the "National Bank of India, L'ted. To KOBB Cabin $60. Steerage $15.
YOKOHAMA &
Do. $75, Do. $20. NAGASAKI... A REDCOTION is made on RETURN QADIN PASSAGES.
R. H. SANDEMAN, Manager. Hongkong, Dec. 19, 1879.
DENTAL NOTICE.
IF
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jas D RECEIVE and is go
ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS.- |No. 7, ARBUTHnor Road.
Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
ROM the IST OF OCTOBER,
FD EASTLACKE will receive bis
PATIENTS at bla new DENTAL ROOMS, CALIFORNIA CRACKER Co.'s GINGER No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the
CAKES.
MILK BISCUITS.
ALPHABET BISCUITS.
OYSTER BISCUITS.
WAFER BISCUITS.
MEDICAL HALL.
Hongkong, September 23, 1878,
ΝΟΤΙΟΕ.
THE Undersigned has established him. self at the Premises formerly occupied SODA BISCUITS. by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Peddar's
Wharf, as
First-class and Medium CHAMPAGNES,
Pints and Quarte.
HOOK.
BAUTERNES.
OLARET,
Fine Old Pale PORT, 1848. SACCONE'S Pale Dry SBERRY.
Do. Amontilado SHERRY.
LA GRANDE MARQUE CHARTREUSE,
Pints and Quarts. MARASCHINO DE ZARA.
CURACAO.
Fine Old BOURBON WHISKY.
Scoton and InH WHISKIES. BASS'S ALE Bottled by CAMERON and
SAUNDERS, Pints and Quarts.
GUINNESS'S STOUT Bottled by E, & J.
BURKE, Pints and Quarts.
Specially Selected CIGARS.
Princess CHEROOTS.
Cavite CHEROOTS.
Princessa CIGARS,
Cavite CIQARS.
Aroceros CIGARS,
Vegueror CIGARS.
Choice No. 1 Fortin CIGARS in Boxes
of 100.
Choice No. 3 Meis!g OHEROOTS.
Choice No. 3 Fortin CIGARS.
PRESENTATION BOOKS.
SCIENTIFIC WORKS.
WORKS of REFERENCE.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS,
CHILDREN'S TOY BOOKS,
NOVELS.
ATLASES.
HISTORIES.
DICTIONARIES. OLLENDORFT'S METHOD for Learning
FRENCH and SPANISH..
DR. ARN'S METHOD for Learning GEE-
HAN and FRENCE.
AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER
AND
COMMISSION AGENT.
All GOODS Intrusted for SALE will be fully covered by FIRE INSURANCE,
G. R. LAMMERT. "Hongkong, July 1, 1879.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned have been appointed Te to the New YORE BOARD OF UNDERWRITERS.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
RECORD OF ANDRININ AND FOREIGN
SHIPPING.
Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Sept. 3, 1879. Sa080
Notices to Consignees,
BRITISH SHIP BELTED WILL, FROM LONDON,
CONSIGNEES or by fequested to send
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- diate delivery of their Goods
HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL, HE above Fenoou will be Opened in ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE on MONDAY, JANUARY 5th.
TH
Hours (for the presont) 9 A. M. to 1 .. Fes, $3 per month, payable in advanco. Applications for Admission should be made at once to the Right Rev. Bishop
BURDON,
By Order of the Committee,
حمد
A. LISTEK, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 17, 1879,
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TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTE.
FOR SALE, Large and Smail COAL.
Cargo and PASSENGERS for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Shanghai Mail
Steamer at Kobé.
For further Farticulars, apply at the Company's OFFICES, No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Hongkong, December 13, 1879.
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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, SOUTH- AMPTON, AND LONDON;
VIA BOMBAY, -
AL30,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.
Apply at the OFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S } (HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STeam ROAD CENTRAL; or, to
THOS.-G. GLOVER, East Point, Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.
NOTICE
NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship PRSHAWUR, Captain C. A. WRITE, will leave this on WEDNESDAY, the 31st jal Instant, at 11 p.m.
Iment, the Directors have declared a FN accordance with the Articles of Agres-
DIVIDEND to. POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decem- ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT,
"ROSE VILLAS"—EAST. QIX ROOMS, upon BONHAM and ROBINSON ROADS. GAS, WATER, FLOWER and VEGETABLE GARDEN, STABLE and TENNIS LAWN.
Apply to
SHARP & DANBY, No. 6, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, November 1, 1879,
TO LET.
FIRST-CLASS STONE FLOORED GO- 10. Possession from 1st December next. A DOWN, Situated upon MARINE LOT
Also, the Two HOUSES, Nos, 14 and 16, Stanley Street, now in the occupation of the TEMPERANCE BALL,
from 1st December.
Apply to
*Possession
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, November 1, 1879.
STORAGE,
LOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE is
BUILDINGS, at Moderate Terms.
Apply to
G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, August 9, 1879.
G GODOWNS HE PROBAR'S WHARF
10
TO LET. MABINE LOT No. 65, FIRST-CLASS- GRANITE GODOWNS,
Apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1879.
Insurances.
SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Tea and General Cargo for London will
FIRE AND LIFE. be conveyed vid Bombay without tranship. ment, arriving one week later than by the TNSURANCES against FIRE granted at- direct route. "Silk and Valuables will be Current Rates. Considerable Redad transferred to the Calcutta steamer at tien in Premia for LIFE Insurance ir
Okina Galle.
MEYER & Co., Agents, Hongkong, June 2, 1878.
2jn80
For further Particulars, apply to
A. MoIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, December 18, 1879.
Ship Company,
jal
ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, | Occidental & Orientál Steam- payable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instant
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
CONNECTION WITH THE
jal
IX
YEUNG CHUN CHONG-I was a
CENTRAL and
SWISS LLOYD TRANSPORT INSURANCE COMPANY OF WINTERTHUR.
NSURANCES granted on MARINE
RISKS to all parts of the World.
· MEYER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, June 3, 1879,
Sjn80
VANGTSZE INSURANCE YASSOCIATION.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con-Y Steward on board the Princese Char- ONION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING PERMANENT REBERTE........ The 250,000 signees' risk and expensé.
· GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., .. Agents. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.-
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
· MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
lotte nearly 15 Years. The Dr. (BENNETT) had shown me to make MILK PUNCH WINE and 1 have followed doing the same and
if used Superior Materials or Staff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without pernicious effect. Now
ONSIGNEES of the following Jargo
are requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. ignature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored i their risk and arpense.
No Fire Lasursnes has been affected.
· Ex Anadyr,
DM & Co. | 245/8, Order, 4 cases Mer-
(in heart)} abandise, from London.
ASTER'S MODEL ROOKS of FOREIGN
COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE, KW 11 Messrs Kelly and Walsh, 1 case GERMAN, FRENCH and SPANISE,
Books, from Marseflies,
RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIO STEAMERS,
I wish to be established on shore.-No. 62, THE 8. & GARLIC be done
WELLINGTON STREET.
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QUAN CHEONG. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM
PANY, LIMITED.
ed for Ban Francisco via Yokohama,
| CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up).........Tls. 420,000`
SPECIAL RESERVE FUND......................TIK, 206,370
TOTAL CAPITAL and AC-
Insurances.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
· (LIMITED.);
NOTION
parts of Worlds
DOLICIES _granted at current rates on In accordance with the Compaily's Artioles. of Association, Two Thirds of the Profit, are distributed annually to Dentelbratores whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the nett amount of Proin contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Beserve Fund.
J. BRADLEE SMITH,
Becretary,
Hongkong, December 9, 1878,
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Policies agatast Fire to the extent of MRE Undersigned are prepared to grant
$45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Premia,
NORTON & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, January 1, 1874,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-RONGKONG.
AGENCIES at all the Treats Porte of
China and Japan, and at Singapore, Salgon and Penang.
Risks accepted, and Polleles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Ports,
NO CHARGE FOR POLICY WEES.
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
Hongkong, November 1, 1871.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE)
CAPITAL,-TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
THO
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant POLICIES against the Risk of FLRE-on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels and on Bulls,of Vessels in Barbour, at the asual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- calved, and transmitted to the Directors for their decistan.
If required, protection will be granted on first class Lives up to £1000 on a Single
Life.
For Rates of Premiums, forms 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.
HE Undersigned having been appolated Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
Marine Department.
Pollcies at current rates payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia. Fire Department.
Policles issued for long or abort periods at current rates. A discount of 20,% allowed. Life Department. Policies Issued for me not exceeding £5,000 at reduced rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,
Establikend 1824.
Capital of the Company £1,000,0008terling
of which is paid up. £ 100,000 Reserve Fund upwardsof£ 120,000
Annual Income
250,000
TI8E Undersigned have been appointed gents for the above Company at Hongkong. Canton, Foochow, Shanghai, and Hankow, and are prepared to grani Insurances at current rater
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1868.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
STIHE Undersigned, Agents for the above
surances at current rates,
CUMULATION, 26th Tin, 855,370 Company, are prepared to grant In-
April, 1879...
Diriators
on WEDNESDAY, January: 14th, 1880, st
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chairman. 3 p.ni, taking Cargo and Passengeza, to M. W. Box, Esq., WM. MEYERINE, Esq. Japan, the Valted Stator, Mexico, Central | 0; Lucas, Eng. 8. D. WEDB, Esq. and South America, and Europe, the
Connection is made at Yokohama, with
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGMAF, Steamers from Shanghal, wh
Mesars RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries,
Freight will be received on Board until Max Transfer BOOKS of this Company 4 pm, of the 19th January," PARCEL will be CLOSED from the 20th ar PACKAGES will be received at the Office until the 3rd Proximo, both days included.antil # p.m. same day; all Parcel Packages
A. NEWTON,
should be marked to address in full; valua of same is required. Manager,
Hongkong, December 4, 1879
A REDUCTION is made on RETURN PASS jas | BAGE TICKETS.-
**NOEZR CHINA HERALD DATE SP Order, 145 bags Sharp Stone, from Moderate Rates, la FIRST-CLASS
BLOCK for 1880,
NEW SEASON'S PRESENT TEA, in 8 and -
19Cty Boxes
28, December 15, 1879,
Madras.
JJ) Mr J. J. Lautler, 3 cases Merchan
dise, from Saigon,
E
G. DE ORAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 18, 1870,
Consular Invoices to accompany: Over- land, Mexican, Central and Soutir American HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS. Cargo, should be sent to the Company's Offices addressed to the Collector of Cus- OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at toms, San Francisco. T GODOWNB, under European supervision ;
For further information as to Freight and VESSELS Discharged alongside the or Page, apply to the Agency of the Wharf. on favorable Terms, with quick Jompany, No. 37, Queen's Road Central, despatch. Also antirs GoDowns to be let.
H. M. BLANCHARD, Acting Agent.
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, December 4, 1879,
Hongkong, Desember 6, 1879,
LONDON BRANCH, Messe BARING BROTHERS & Co., Bankers, FULLARTON HENDERSON, Esq., Agent,
8, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill, KO.
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to all parts of the World.
Subject to a charge of 18 % for Interest
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874,
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special date of Parliament,
Established 18007
CAPITAL $2,000,000, 2
MER Underalgaed, LoNTs at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared on Shareholders Caplial, all the PROFITS to grant Polleles against FIRE," to the of the Underwriting BuKINERS will be extent of £20,000 on any "Bilding, or of Bastuces in proportion to the Premium usual Rates, subject to a discount, of 30 annually distributed among all Contributors on Merchandise in the
at the
paid by them.
per cent.
RUSSELL & Co,
Hangkang, October 1, 1879 8
GILMAN & Co.