The China Mail.
VOL. XXXVII No. 5505.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
'LONDON:-F. ALGAN, 11 & 12, Clement's
Lane, Lombard Street, E. O. GEOROR STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill. GORDON
琥五月三年一十八百八千一英
Notices of Firms."
NOTICE.
R NICOLAUS AUGUST SIEBS has
stablished
February,
1845.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1981.)
For Sale
KELLY
& Gorent, Ludgate Circus C. BATE been admitted a PARTNERA, D. C. TELEGRAPH CODES. HENDY&Co., 4, Old Foury, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, our Firm at Hongkong and in China, and Mr. ALEXANDER WASSERFALL Leadenhall Street.
has been authorized to SIGN tho Firm por Procuration.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nat
• Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Sydney.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1881.
NOTICE.
MR. WILLIAM WALKINSHAW
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and his In
SAN FRANCISCO and American FortsTEREST and RESENSIBILITY have CEASED. generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran The Business will be carried on as heretofore ∙cisco.
by the remaining Partners, viz--Messrs BINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. -SAYLE & PHINEAS RYRIE, EDWARD CAREY SMITH, Co., Square, Singapore. O. HEINSZEN and ATHUR WELLESLEY WALKINSHAW & Co., Manila...
、.. :
TURNER & Co. CHINA-Macao, Mesars A. K. DE MELIO
·& Co. Swatow, CAMERELL & Co. may, WILSON, NICHOLS & Co. Foochow HBDOE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- WORD & Co.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL RE I CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,
CAPITAL FOLLY PAID-UP RESERVE FOND
£3,200,000. £800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rue BeнORRE,
PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
LONDON, Бордвок, SAN FRANCISCO, MANSEILLE, BOMBAY,
LYONS,
CALCUTTA,
HONGKONG,
HANKOW,
NANTES, BHANGHAL FOOCHOW,
MELBOURNE
LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained-on- application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.
E. G. VOUILLEMONT,
Hongkong, January 1, 1881.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc Ttions frous H.M. NAVAL SCOREKEEPER, to Bell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 9th March, 1881, at Noon, at H. M. Naval Yard,-
SUNDRY CONDEMNED NAVAL, VICTUALLING & MEDICAL STORES,
omprising:-- OLD IRON, HOSES, FILES, PAINTED CAN VAS, BOATS, PROVISIONS, CLOTHING, IMPLE- MEATS, &C.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, March 4, 1881.
FOR SALE
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
On 31st MARCH Next,
(Unless previously disposed of by Privato ~Contract), tké...
THREE PLOTS "OF
Manager, Shanghai LAND
Hongkong, May 20, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PAID-UP CAPITAŁ ....
£1,500,000.
DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
Pos
R
At 3 months' notice 3% per AnnNID.
0
33
11
11
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12
11
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5%
31..
2)
Together with the
BUILDINGS THEREON,
Situate in the Foreign Concession at Yoko- bama, Japan, and
Numbered 34, 35 & 65
On the Register of British Land Renters, and now in the occupation of Messrs
Current Accounta kopts on Terms which CORNES & Co.
rusy bo learnt on application.
GEO. O. SCOTT,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879.
HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL....5,000,000 Dollars.
·ERLEAVE FUND,... 1,800,000 Dollars.
COUNT OF DIRECTORS.. Chairman-A, MeÏVER, Esq. Deputy Chairman-H. L. DALETHPLE, Esq. ADOLF ANDRE, Esq. H. HOPEIUS, Esq.
E. R. BELILAOS, Esq.
HL DE C. FORBES,
Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
F. D. Sassoon, Esq.
W. B. YOUNG, Esq.
CHI MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq
MANAGER
Shanghai EN CAMERON, LONDON BANEERS.-London and Corinty
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED."
Particulars to be obtained from
W. H. TAYLOR,
Yokohama:
RICHARD ASPINALL
21, Minging Lane, London,
apl
Feb. 1, 1881.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
SATURDAY, the 30th April, 1831,
ON NOUR, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION (if not proviously disposed of by Private Contract), on board the Steamer, as she now lies in Hongkong Harbour,--
THE PADDLE-WHEEL RIVER STEAMKH "KIN SHAN"
of 1,381 Rogiater Tons, built in New YORK U.S.A., in 1863, re-built in 1873, and extensively overhauled in 1876 and 1978.
DIMENSIONS.-Length over all 244 feet, Broadth 354-10ths fest, Depth of Hold IÍ 8-10ths feet.
Dzcz AREA FOR PASSENGERS.-11,152 superficial feet.....
CARGO CAPACITY.
Under tonnago deck 300 tons, on main deck 400 tone 500 tons measurement.
SPEED-On a working pressure of stean of 20 m. per square inch, 12 knots per Currant Deposit Account at the fate hour; ou fall pressure, 15 knots.
DRAFT OF WATER-Light 6 8-12ths
✨ WALSH
TAVE Just RECEIVED Audalay and Bowes Kemic Art of Japan."
Allen's "Engineer's Guide." Towson's "Deviation of Compass," "Engineering Drawing": Haswell's "Pocket Book for 1880." Davis's "Azimuth Tables."
Yncht Sailing. Thenrle's "
"Naval Architecturo:” Stonahenge on Doga.”
To
Voice Production and Preservation." Poe's Complete Works."
"Oblique Bridges," Buck's
Mossman's "Japan. .Ating of Anatomy
New Engineering and Nautical Works. Mathematical Instruments.:****** OLIVE WOOD GOODS-Consisting of INKSTANDS, PAPER KNIVES, &c.
A Quantity of Excellent PIANO and VOCAL MUSIC, 25 Cents each.
New BIRTHDAY & EASTER CARDS.
Hongkong, February 18, 1881.
For Sale.
JUST LANDED, PER STEAMSHIP GLENEAGLES.
ADITS, GENTLEMEN'S and CHILDREN'S ent Kinds.
SHOES (Latest Fashions), of Differ- Also, SATINES, POMPADOURS, and FRENCH PRINTS, &o., &c.
NOORMAHOMED KHAMISA,
8 & 10, Peel Street. Hongkong, March 1, 1881.
FOR SALE
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JUST LANDED DILT FROM OгORTO,
FEW CASES OLD INVALIDS"
PORT. W I NE
(The usual Blue Brand).
New PLAYING-CARDS,
AGENTS for "LONDON AND ORIKA EXPRESS," for which Subscriptions are Solicited,
**Mon of the Time," nowEdition: Geikio's "Pro-histero Europe." "Handy Book of Villa Architecture:"- St. John's Wild Coast of Nippon.”. Dr. Kerr's "New Guide to Canton." A New STOCK of PURSES, CARD CASES, MONEY CASES, WRITING CASES,
LEATHER GOODS. and Other Postage Stamp Albums Edina's
The New
Buddhism."
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
INCREASED by 2,000 New SHABER
日六初月二年已辛
Shipping.
Steamers.
The Steamship
*Nemga❞
Capt. WESTORY, will bo despatched for the above
Ports on SUNDAY, the 8th Instant, at Daylight.
THE CAPITAL of this Company will be FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, of $125 each, in accordance with the Special Resolution passed on the 31st day of December last, The issue of said Shares will be made at a Premium of 12 per Gent. APPLICATIONS for SHARES will be Re- ceived at the REGISTERED OFrice of the Company
No. 14, Praya, until Noon, on TUESDAY, the 8th March current, accom- panied
by a Deposit of Ten per dent, of the amount applied for, and the Balance will become Payable on Allotment.
Where no Allotment is made the De-
HALL STATIONERY posite will be returned in full."
Forms of Application can be obtained at New Plush PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES,
the Orrics of the Company. A largo Stock of NEW PIPES. CHRISTMAS ANNUALS...
Royal Ulster Linen-NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES.
“Half-Morocco ALBUMS for unmounted Photographia,
Intimations.
WANTED, AN OFFICE."
THE Undersigned will feel obliged to any one who wili Let him a LOT, Comfortable Room in a convenient situation
R. G. ALFORD,
Surveyor, dië, de
mrê Hongkong, March 1, 1881.
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM- BER OF COMMERCIE.
BE Annual Genord MEETING of MEMBERS of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce will be Held at the CITY HALL, on THURSDAY, the 10th Apply to J. J. DOS REMEDIOS & Co., March, at 3.30 p.m.
Stanley Street.
By Order, Hongkong, February 10, 1881. BUSINESS IN MANILA FOR SALE.
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THE Proprietor of the principal Ev- TORRAY FAILORING ESTABLISH
MENT in MANILA, (estshlished since 1880, and situated in one of the principal thoroughfares of Manila), wishing to retire, Offers his BUSINESS FOR SALE.
Applicants will please address A. B. C., Post Restante, Manila."
Manila, February 4, 1881.
NOW READY.
PRICE, $1.00. **COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW," By E. H. PARKER.
Can be obtained from KRILY & WALSH at. Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office.
Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
To Let
TO LET.
"BROCKHURST," MOUNT Gores. TAS an Excellent LAWN TENNIS
HGROUND attaches, and a good view on the North and South Sides of the Island. Tho FURNITURE can be taken over at a valuation should the Tenant sơ wish.
Apply to
H. L. DENNYfs,
18, Bar Buildings.. Hongkong, March 3 2981,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.
Also, -Entire GODOWNS to BE LET.
Apply to
MEYER & Co.
#p2 Hongkong, March 3, 1881.
E. GEORGE,
Secretary.
mrlo Hongkong, March 1, 1881.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE Ordinary Annual MEETING of
the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the OFFICE of the GENERAL AGENTS, on FRIDAY, the 11th day of March next, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of reeciving the Report of the General Agents, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December; 1880,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents.. Hongkong, February 24, 1881.
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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE:
HE Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 20th February current to 11th March next both days inclusive.
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JARDINE, MATHESON&Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, February 24, 1881.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS:
HE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-
the Rate of ONE POUND and TEN SHILLINGS STERLING per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and after WEDNESDAY, the 16th
ending sist. December last, at
Moderate Bates, in FIRST CLASS where Shareholders are requested to apply GODOWNS.
for Warrants,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Uhiny Manager.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
TO BE LET.
(FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED, WITH Pos- BESSION ON THE FIRST OF MAY A.C.)
THE HOUSE, PRAYA EAST, No. 1
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, (ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS
O. of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily loaded with 700 tons manurement 8 2-17ths I prawcat in the occupation of the Un-are requcetod to send in a STATEMENT
balance.
For Fixed Deposite:-
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per antium.
4 per cont. 19 22:
5 per cent
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
21
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
feet.
ENGINE Vertical Beam Engine, nominal H.P. 150, diameter of cyclinder fin, length of stroke 10 feet.
BoxBES.-Two Circular Retam Flue and Tabular Boilers, constructed in 1879 to su tain a pressure of 40 lbs. to the square inch. For Further Particulars, apply at the Office of the HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
TERMS OF SALE Cash on the fall of the hammer: Purchaser to give a guarantee that the Steamer shall not be
in that than on waters, nor in the Yangtze
employed Kiang, nor between Shanghai and Ningpo tho Vossel and Appartenances, with all
Chief Masagerilts and errors of description, to be at the
Parabasor's risk on the fall of the hammer.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, Febuary 15, 1881.
Notices of Firms.
J MORA IT H AUCTIONEER
LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT,
P.. A DA COSTA, Buy Becretary,
Hongkong, February 25, 1881.
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Pinte
Longuin Haiphong, February 12, 1881.
NOTICE TAXIŒEBER hereby grats, that the Un- dersigned have this day commoticed Business # Hongkong as COAL MER OHANTS and COMMISSION AGENTS.
AH YON & Co.
Foo, Praya Central Dabed the 3rd day of January, 1881.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
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Flats
dersigned. Either the whole House or in of BUSINESS Contributed during the Half- Year ended Sist December, 1880, on or before March 31st, on which date the Ac- counts will be Closed.
Also,
The GROUND FLOORS of HOUSES, Nos 2 and 3, PRATA East (known as the "BLUE HOUSES"); Immediate possession.
Apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, March 2, 1881.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
Hongkong, February 25, 1881.
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T
TO LET. GRANITE GODOWNS,
MARINE LOT No, 65, FIRST-OLASS
Apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, Jaly 25, 1879,
TO LET
HEAR EAST.
TUR ISSUES OF. 1878 WANTED. Apply at this Orries.
Hongkong, October 4, 1880.
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DYNAMITE, FUSES, DETONATORS,
TIROM NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES CO.,
LOBE US FOR
any Quantity on application to
HE DWELLING HOUSE-No, Bike
WELLINGTON STEKET
TH
- ROOMS in ULUE CHAMBERS, suitable for Offices or Chambers.
The DWELLING HOUSE, No. 40, PHIL SVARET, below Qana ROAD; posses O'ssion from 1st February nezt
ULES MUM &
CHAMPAGNEZWA Quaris. 816 per 1 doz. Caza,
6.817 per 2 doz. 19 GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1880.
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and chinese) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
of Ladies and Gentlemen, and now
to hard at this Office. Price $1 each.
Cuirà MAXI Office::
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1880,
G
#NSTO LET
PRAYA FAST AND WANDHAX Rosm For Particulars, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 21, 1881.
THE BORNEO Co., Id., Agenta. Hongkong, March 8, 1830. Bur81
D
DENTAL NOTICE.
B. ROGERS has returned, and is now ready to EECEIVE PATIENTS at his Booms, the First-floor of the premises lately occupied by the National Bank of India.
Hongkong, December 7, 1880.
SAILOR'S HOME.
ANY Cast of Chorning, Books, or PAPERS will be thankfully, received at the Sailor's Home, West Point
Hongkong, July 25, 1878.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary.
Hongkong, February 16, 1881.
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THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an Extra- ordinary MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be Held at the REGISTERET Orion of the above-numed Company, No. 14, Fraya Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of March 1881, at Thirty Minutes past. Ten o'clock. in the Forenom, for the purpose of Con- firraing the Special Resolution proposed and passed at the last Meeting of tho-Share- holders held on the 22nd day of February.
Dated this 23rd day of February, 1881. By Order of the Board of Directory,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary.
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PARTNER WANTED. 1X7ANTED, an Enterprising PARTNER,
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 2, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR MANTEA.
The Ca's Steamship.
Deucalion,
Captain
ror6
will
be despatched on MON-
DAY, the 7th Instant, af 1 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, March 4, 1881.
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FOR MANILA,
The Steamship
"Diamante," Captain CULLEN, will be despatched for the above
Port on MONDAY, the 7th Inst., at 4 p.m., instead of us previously advertised. For Freight of Parsago, apply to.
RUSSELL & Co: Hongkong, March 4, 1881.
FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOI
The Steamship
"Hailoong,"
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Captain HUNTER, will bu despatched for the above
With Capital of $1,300 or $2,000, Forts on TUESDAY, the 8th Instant, at
to go into a well-established BUSINESS Daylight. which is Still Increasing."
Address "M.," OFFICE of this Paper. Hongkong, January 10, 1881.
Mr. Andrew Wind,
NEWS AGENT, &c.
133, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK; is authorized to receive Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c., for the China Mail, Overland China Mail, and China Review.
Notices to Consignees.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM LONDON, BINGAPORE AND
PENANG.
TEE Steamship Fleurs Castle, Kindar, Commander, having arrived from the abova Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods with the excep tion of Opium-are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned Wanchai; whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- loss 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 6th Proximo will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
3. 8. "NIIGATA MARU," FROM KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Billa of Lading for countersigna ture, and take immediato delivery of their
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain of impacting the ing on board after TUESDAY, the 1st March, will be landed and stored at Con-
and risk, kizness' expensu
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
MITSU BISHI MAIL S. 8. Co.,
BOA, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, February 28, 1881.
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STEAMSHIP BAGHALIEN.". COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. NOTICE ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
from Indus, London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godown after landing.
whence
be obtained tray delivery immediately
Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before
1 pm To-DAY, requesting to be landed here. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1881,
-NOTICE.
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The Departure of the Steamakip
"Hungarian❞
for AUSTRALIA is again Unavoidably POSTPONED for a few days, owing to detention in Dock,
GEO. R. STEVENS & C Hongkong, March 3, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VTA SUEZ CANAL ---
The Co.'s Steamship-
"Laertes," Captain R. F. SCALE, *will bo despatched on of
about the 10th March,
For Freight or assage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, Falruary 23, 1881.
QUEAN STEAMSHIP” COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOX (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN. TSIN, HANKOW and Porte on
the YANGTSZE.);
The Co.'s Steamship
"Agamemnon,"
Capt. J. WILDING, Will bu despatched on
About the 12th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, March 4, 1881.
or.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS should sufficient inducement offer, and taking througħ Corgo to NEW ZEALAND.)
The Eastern and Aus tralian Steamship Co.'s
Steamer
“Menmuir" will be despatched as above on THURS DAY, the 10th Instant, at 4 pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, March 2, 1881.
PRice, $2↓ PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Sailing Vessels.
FOR BONDON...... The 33 .1.1 American Ship
Stats of Mains,” SMALL, Master, will load here: for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob... For Froight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.“ Hongkong, January 22, 1881.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. The 3/8 2.1.1. German Bark
"Livingstone,"
STEPPENS, Master, will load here. for the above Ports, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to :
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 7,-1881.
have quick
FOR NEW YORK. WE
The 3/3 L.1.1. Gormari Bark
"Papa,"
...
RANNAU, Master; will load here for the above Port, and will despatch. · ·
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, January 28, 1881.
FOR LONDON." The 3/3 L.1.1. German Ship
"Urania,"
MOLSEN, Muster, will load fore for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, January 3, 1881.
VOGEL & Co.
Insurances.
LE CEROLE TRANSPORTS.
SOCIETÉ ANONYME D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES, MARSEILLE.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED,...15,000,000 Francs. CAPITAL PAID-UP,... 3,700,000 "}
[RE
Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS of the above, Company, are propared to grant Porces on MARINE RISKS to all ports of the World.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co Hongkong, Sopt. 25, 1880. 27e81
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROLL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.
--
THE Undersigned having boons appointed Agonte for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
Murine Department.
Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London or at the principal Perts of India, China and Australia.
Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periode st current rates. A discount of 20 % allowed, Life Department. Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000 at reduced rates."
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG.
Position of the Company at the close of the last financial year, the 20th April, 1880.
CAPITAL SUSSCRIBED .................... .$1,000,000,00 CAPELAX PAID UYS! 8 300,000,00 KESERVE FUND...............
8425,000.00 BALANCE UNDIVIDED..........$ 70,278,49
DIVIDEND PAID TO SHARE
HOLDERS 20% per Annam DIVIDEND PAID TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS OF BUSINESS; 25% the amount of their Contributions,
THE Company grants Policies on MARINA Bisks to all parts of the World, pay- moable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are PAYABLE TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS OF BUSI- NESS WHETHER THEY ARE SHARE- HOLDERS OR NOT.
B. GOLDSMITH,
Acting Scoretary. Hongkong, August 18, 1880.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at FORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS should suficient inducement offer, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND.)
The Eastern and Aug- tralian Steamship Co. Stoamer
Kenmure Castle"! will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 30th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Fasaage, spply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C Hongkong, March 2, 1881.
Sailing Vessels,
mcd
FOR NEW YORK. The 1
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED NESDAT, the 0th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Intrance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, March 2, 1881
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of hading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense, E
Ne Fire Insurance has been effected":
Ex Yangish,
HB Nos. 3079/50, 4 cases Dyes, from
Marseilles, Order,
Agent
G. DE CHAMPEAUX
Hongkong, February 21, 1881,
1 British Bark BABAK Irucia," "
20
CEOWLRY, Muster, will load here for the shore Port, and will
have quick despatch.
Fór Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 28, 1881.
FOR NEW YORK: -The 4 1 American Ship
Gov. Goodwin,
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE.)
CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
HS Undersigned are prepared to grant POLLUES against the Risk of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels and on. Hulls of Vessels in Harbour, as the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re
red; and tanamitted to the ceived,
Directors for their decision.
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, 1807.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. LESIZE, Master, will load here Company, are prepared to grant In- HE Undersigned, Agents for the above
Burances at current rates.
for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, February 23, 1881.
MELCHERS & Co. Agents, Royal Insurance Company, Hengkong, October 27, 1874. -