The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No, 4082
號二十八零千西綰
Arrivals,
Dec, 3. Craig BLLOUIS Brit, bg, 226. Bentley, Newchwang 20th November, and Chefoe 22nd, 5,800 nicals Beac AKROLD, Kabara & Co.
Dec. 3, EVENING STAR, Siam. bk, 414, Ed-, lefsen, Cheloo 23rd November, Coneral.
CHINESE
Doc 3. JOHANNA ANTONIA, Nod, bk.; 394, Witbol, Saigon lat November, 8,000 picule Bice. SIEMSSER & Co. Dec 3, U.S. g-b. PALOS, 800, 4 guns, 250 Horse-power, Charles H. Rockwall, Manila 80th November
Dec. 4, DAY DAWN, Brit. bk.. 998, Shsteu- ance, Yokohama 21st November, Wal-
-BUSSELL & Co.
Departures,
Dec. 3, ADER, str., for Yokohama,
Dec. 3, TRAVANCORE, str., for Shangbai.. Deo. 3, SANTA Lucra,"atr., for Manila,
Deo, J.STIRLINGSHIRE, for Guamazzi enwysi
Dec, JEMAKOn, for Singapore.
Dep. S. James Searн, or Whampoa
Deo,3,SALUT Brown, for Bangkok
Doo48 ACANTRA, str. for Shangbai.
Dot. 4, Douglas, atr., for East Coast
Clearances,
SRD DECEMBX.
Acantha, ar for Shanghai.. Douglas atr, for East Coast.
Holmadale, for Saigon,
Naiad; for Saigon."
Pans Eli, for Foochow
Cora Linn, for Bangkok
Oby, for Macao,
Hongkong, for Mamo,
Passengers.
Per Craig Blachte, from Newch wing, Ko B' Chinsic
Por Johanan Antonia, from Saigon,
Mr. Schucol.
Reports.
星三十月十四唐
Banks.
JONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION, SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL-5,000,000ctDollars.
Oourt of Directors
Ohairman--HÉ. LEMANN, BBQ... Deputy Chairman-HONBLE: R. ROWITT Ellio, SaqJuding Monka, Baq George Hoard, Beg. Thomas Pyke, Esq., A, Joost, Esq. Urge J. Halland, Neq. - 8, 12. Jusapang Bag
AF GALEOC. Eng. Hongkong Viator
Chief Mausger.. Shanghai-David MaLeun, Esq. London Bonkers London and County Bank.......
HONGKONG:
INTERNAT ALLOWED,
On argent Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cost per annum on the daily balance."
On Fixed Deposita
Für 3 months par center
LOCAL BILLS Discounten, Creditsgranted on approved Securities, and Perry description of Banking and Frchange
maines trazenoted."
Draft granted on Londen, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia,
Montica, Ohiou and Japann
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Masaj ir, Offices of the Corporation.
100
Gan-boat Palas, Manila on the
No 1 Queen's Road Ecst
Hurgkong, 23rd July, 1876,
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS"
COMPANY, LIMITED..
OKE—TENDERS will be received - autų. TUESDAY, the 27th instaat, for bo pucphus of the Coko made at this Company's Works, during a period of one year commencing from the 1st day of Jannary, next.
Particulars can be obtained od applicativi el tha Ofoe, Wast Point,
SUA. NEWTON,
年午庚治同
Intimations.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, OFE DECEMBER, 1870.
TEMAuctions.
NTHE OHINA FIRE INSTRANOE (COMPANY. LIMITED.
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS' CORDINANJE, No 1 OF 1865.¦
Directors
The Honble H. B. Gian, of Alesers. Gibb,
Livingston & Co. (Chairman), ja M EA. THCOCx, eg, of Newara. Olyphant do
|A. Máce. Hmaron; Eng, of Messrs, Douglas
Laprak & Co.
EDWD. ARTHun, Esq., of The Chartered Mer
cantile Bank of India, London and China, W. H. CORDET, Esq., of Moears, Smith, Araber
The ion. P. Ryan of Mers. Turner & Co. J. MURRAY FORESE, Daq, of Messrs. Reser
& Co.
HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.
Бесталату,
N.J. EDs, Eaq.
Hankorz
TEN ÜHAÈTERED MERCANTILE Bank of India, LONDON, AND CHINA."
Agents
Swator, Menon, BRADLEY & CO. Amor,
ELLES & CO.
Faochow,
Ningpo.
Shangbai:
Kiukinng
Hunkow,
Ubefoc,
Nagasaki,
Yokohamu, s
Kobd,
& DAVIDSON & Co,
Grop, Lrviaszos & Co. R. FRANCIS chi Đại
GIVINGSTON & Col FARQUASON &,00. Aar & Co.
SMITH, ARCHER & CO. BROWNE & Co
Saigon, HRAUBENILD K.SÖRNGEN. Singapure,
"GULFILLAN, WOOD & Co, Penang,
AA ANTHONY & CO. Ticalsja, JOHN HANNA, Esq.
#JAHE Company having been established, with ite Floud Office at Hongkong and Agenzies the averal places mentioned above, accepta nites of Premium current at the respective
riaza and incos Policies of Ineuvoor at the
Aanagerul 105 Hoogkong, ad December, 1970. -THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURA„CE
COMPANY LIMITED,
REDUCTION IN RATES ON CHINESE RISKS.
Fand after the 15th instant; the minimum
N. J. EDE.
Secretary
612
49, Queen's Road Tongkong. 6th August, 1870
THE
Both Novembus reports strong monsoon with O rate for the Insurance isaiast Fire of FICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
the usual beavy-aen, elke
The British trig Craig Ellachie reports lauded pilot at Chefod on the 22nd, bad light N. and N.Ewinds, carrying royals, thronghont." Seventeen anil·loft Newolwang together un' the 22nd November, forord to ann by the toe; some of theme recuived Borious damage; the British
Imegns Ellim Galla heinz last after striking on the bar the mater was obliged to touch her lest she foundered.
Chioene Premises is this Colony will be reduced
to Two per cent. por Annam
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers,
* Hongkang Fire Insurasico Co „Zámaled. if 1997 Hongbong: 14th November: 1870. NOTICE.
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGEOMU, LIMITED.
RADUCTION IN THE RATES OF TexMTUS ON Chaser Risk,
The British bark Day Duws reports O leiving carried very light variable wide across to the Leoclico Group, sighting Yakobams.on N and after the 15th Inatart the Minimam the 28th November, thenca very strong mon- moun with thick and hazy, weather. Of the Clasa Chineno Pratuses in this Cology, will de
Bate for Insurance against Fire on Fire Lammock Islands on the End Dec., saw a large Two per cent, per auma, instead of three per fonded que painted black, baving a black cent as beretofore. bulliki her ŝukenkil, steering 8:3, W
The Sim bark Ecoring Star reports Boutlierly witada for 48 hours, then M winds and fine weather until passing Stinnghai; since than strong meneoon, thick overcast weather. with much rain so far na Chelang Point; sinca then moderate und fair weather:
The Ned bark Johanna Antonia reports teft
Cape Ez. Janies in Noten bér Tet hud much
calm weather until of Caps Padarin on the
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co., Becretaires, Victoria Fire Insurünes Co.
hf Hongkong, Limited. 2005 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870. NOTUOHINA INSURANCE COMPANY.
*** 1869.71
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
First Dividend of Thels One Hundred (Ta. 109) per Share will be payable at che
Stà; thence strong manson, which freabaned Oriental Bank Corporation, Shanghai, en and
on the 18th, into a henry gals in lat, 12.55 Nnter the 24th instant. Warrants will be issued
and long, 112:10 E. During which time, the uhortly
ship was hover to on the port back for three
days after the gule "moderated the monsoou still blew strong with heavy haul ées antil the. land was mado, Ou November 9th, in lat. 11:5 Nand long. 111.40 E, signalled the British ship Tamera, bound South
Vessels Expected at Hongkong.
(Corrected to Duls.)
Hamburg..Apr.
10-
Turandot A
Hamburg...Apr
-10
Balkan
Shields; May
8
Maria,
„Taulady,... May
10
Hamburgny.
Willy Rickmero.
New York,....May. .Penart, May Cardif Greenook... July London.
15
19
July
8
30
„July 30
Louis Struvė,
Look Katt Penrith,...
John O'Gaunt,.
Mirello............London,
Woqjarn,Chief,;.:London,
Спапал
Golden Sea
Factole.. Bougal.( Canadienne...
„Cardiff,
Ang. 16. Sent, „Sept“:
Liverpool.....Pepto-12%
Sept. -- E ..Sept. 13 ...Sept. 16
Soft...
Livoni
Neville
Parken,
Moss, Glen,
Yatayata...
30
Sept
3
30
3
Liverpo Oct. Londo
Auction Naties To-day:
None
NOW OPEN.
J. B. HOLLAND,
By order of the Court of Directors,
HERBERT S. MORRIS,
1
Secretary
tt 1999 Shanghai, Sist. October, 1870.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1860. CHAREHOLDERS în the above Company D'urs requested to furnish, the undersigned with a list of their contributions for the gene ending Slat Doeber last, in order that the distribution of 20% of the nett Profits reserved for contributors any be afratiged,
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. CAPITAL $1500,000, IN 3,000 SHARES
PATOF. $500 BAÇTI.
PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000,
جمعة
Board of Directore,--
Sons & Co)!!
S.SABB005. Eng (Messrs. David. Sassoon, J. F. Botor, Esq, (Meats. Eduljen Framjee,
Sona & Co.): HERMARE MELORTES, Esq., (Messrs Melchers
&Co.)
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. HAVE received ingerostions to sell by Pub
Auction, at the Godowns, of Mesira. PAUL, ENZINA & Co., Spring Gardens, Hung-
IN TOMORROW,
the 6th Decomber, 1870, 2 P... For account of whom it may concert); The sellers to have the option of making one bid for each lot!
B
5. Whitworth's 3 par STEEL HOWITZERS.
RIFLED, with Ammunition and Im plustenta. -"P"Whitworth's 6 pår. STEEL CANNON, RIFLED, with Amounition and· Ini- plementa!
2 Whitworth's: 10 pdv. STEEL-OANNON,
RIFDED, with Ansition, and Im=" plementi,APUDI ARA
aborgarages for all or part of the 300 Sbor ENFIELD RIFLES, with Imple
ments: &o, complete: N 250 CHASSEPOT RIFLES, with Ammunition
and Implementweomplete.
50 Szidora BR-DECH LOADERS
40. Wilson's BREECH-LOADERS.**.
The above can be viewed by orilere to be lind | five the Anistionicare, S.
TERMS OF SALE. -Cash beforə delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7,1.7, ***.
All particulars may be neverthined at the Office of the Auctioners, als at Merra. Liwa
·ÚRAWFORZİ & Co., Shanghai, and Meiers. FIRET & Co., Yokohama.
2109 Bongkong, 204 Decembér, 1870.2"
BOOK ADOTION.
THE Undersigned will sell by Public Auc- Ition,
`: TOʻMORROW,
the 6th December, 1870, at 2 FM,, At his Sales Rooma, Queen's Road. An Invoice of A. LUELET'S BOOKS, com prising Works in History, Poetry, Law, Sur- Bars, Painting, Mucio, Fiction, ko, de, be, maluding se usul many marce and curious Works; also a few Engravings,
On view from Monday, the 5th December. TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17
JM ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer 2001 Hongkong, Ist. December, 1970,
PUBLIO-AUCTION.
GLASSWARE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will soll by
Pablo Auction, in their New Sales | Rooma, Queen's Road, on
|
WEDNESDAY,
the 7th instant, at 2. P.M.-- Au Invoice of very superior. GLASSWARE. comprising Cul Glasa. Sherry, Port, Olirot, Champagne, Liqueur. Custard, Jelly Finger and Green Hook GLASSES, TUMBLERS and Soda Water TUMBLERS, GOBLETS; Piat. Quart and Claret DECANTERS, SU- GARS, Salt OELLARS, Dessert DISHES, &..
YASES, Biscuit BOXES, Centre PLEUES, Flower STANDS, Toilet BOTTLES, STA A TURTȚES, Jes and other JUUS, Chiesa.
STANDS,
do to...
CTAY OVERBECK, Esq. (GORint General for
Austria) AUSTINE BEARD, Eng. (Messrs. Augustine
Heard & Co
Bankers.. TED HONGKONG" AND SHANGHAI, BANKING CORPORATION.
Auditors,—
E. W. MITCHELL, Esq. MATTIKNEW, Boyd, Esq.; (Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and Chinn}
Head Office,
ED NG CÓ NG.
* Staretas zen,
MASSES. AUGUSTINE HBARN & Co.
THE Company having been Registered under 1 the "Companies Ordinance, 1865." and ita Shares allotted, will be prepared to accept Risks zmínit" Fire, on buildings and merchandise Stórel therein, at the current rates, on and after March 1st, 1870.
Twenty per centum of the profits of the Com- pany will be distributed annually as a Bonus amrong · Contributing Sunreholders, propor. tionately to the amount at premia paid by theut."
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
Secretarica.
+ 39 Hongkong, 26th February, 1870, HONGKONG SWIMMING BATH.
THE Committee of the HonGKONG SWIM-
Returns not rendered prior to the 31st Octa- bar text will be adjusted by the Company, Ind no claime or alt tiong will be subsequently. MIND BATH having determined to take admitted.
alps to procure a suitable floating bath, to be JARDINE, MATHESON & Conured about 200 yards beyond the Cricket General Managers, Ground Fraya, beg to lay the scheme before His community, and to eolicit their support and co-operation in this desirable undertaking.......
The consent of His Excellencey the Licat
t 1295 Hougkong, 8th July, 1870, 80; A-PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANTS
BB above Company is prepared to accept Governor bas he procured to the bath being risk on MERCHANDISE with average mpared in the above spot, which will combine abourront rates, from HONGKONG to SAN the adrapinges of accessibility with pars and FRANCISCO per STEAMER or first-cines deep water.
24TRON SAILING VESSEL, and thence per: The sum of $3500 is required for carrying RAIL to cities in the Eastern States between out the above scheme, and it is confidently PORTLAND & BALTIMORE on the Atlantic oped that the necessary amount will be sab both ports included, and between MILWAUKE soribel Absorption lat will circulated and ST. LOUIS in the interior both inclusive, Also on MERCHANDISE FF.A. HAIL R&D from SAN FRANCISON to sites the Eastern Staten i dve, at 5/6met.TOM
RUSSELL Cos
tfT461 Hongkong, 6th August, 1870,
FOR BALE, Just Landed
DST BUTTER
Có
RIENTAL HOTEL BAmerican OUT NAILS, of all bites will be asked whether tees, denire, bo, ruoat
Bole Proprietor:
BOWLING ALLEYS
BILLIARD ROOM,
RIFLE GALLERY,..
A MUSIU 'HOQM.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, NEW BED ROOMS. ------------AND-LIBRARY [Dec. 2 UNION INSURANUR BOCIETY, "TH
OF CANTON.
·NOTIGEMACH
“HARE:No. 92-has been placed in the hand
AL AL FRICKEL, & Uo. 1 1958
/ Hongkang, 7th November, 1870.- HEA FOR HALE, SOA
PAMPHLET (No. 11) MONTAINING correspondencé which has been published in, tad North Chind Dsile
News
Regarding the
TIENTSIN MASSAOR FL
o.
-
Intimations
- OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS
INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
OTIDE is hereby given, that the Register of Shares of the Company will be Closed from the 5th to the Sint day of December, próz. (both days included), during which period, no transfer of Bhares will be registered.
By order of the Committee,
LIMITED
|
五月二十英 #*
Intimations.
WANTED ON, BOWONBYA, N
[PRICE $ PER- "ONTH.
Inimations.
FOR SHANGHAI,
"VENUS” will hare immediate dispatch for the above port.
AROM FIVE TO SIX THOUSAND MEX. THE Steamer
DOLLARS. for Repairs of the British Barjos "5721GLET," WEBuants," Master) on a Torage from this to Swatow. Apply to
BOURJAU, BUBENER & Co.
Agonis, British Barquin'" Eaglet,” 12122 Hongkong, Sth Desember, 1870. TO BE SOLD by private contract, the ba..
For Freight or Pussago, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & 0%.
118 Hongkong, 5th December, 1570. FOR LONDON via the CANAL, Calling at the STRAITS. HE Steumship
«LORD OF THE ISLES.". expected here on the 20th inst., will have quick despatch.
" AUGUSTINE HARD & Co.siness premises now in the occupation of General Agente, the Supreme Court, Queen's Road Central, It 241 2037 Hongkong, 28th November, 1970, 20 dispared of by the 1st February next, the building will be to let either me it stands or OFFIUE OF THE CHINA TRADEES'
arranged, as two mata of afloss and dwelling INSURANCE COMPANY,
rooms, with godown accommodation on the Praya, or as Chumbers or offices, flats or seta,
Apply to Meer RAWZING, MEDLEY & Co., Has splendid frat-aixes Cabin accomunata. (over Hongkong Dispensary) where Plans Lotion
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GILMAN & C
Agasta. falls Hongkong, 5th December, 1870. THE VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE
"COMPANY OF HONGKONG,
LIMITED.
"ANOTICE, TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTIUD is hereby given, that the Ordinary JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. MEETING of the Shareholders of the 2m 2123 Hongkong, 5th December, 1970. above Company will be held at the Head Office,
PASTO HE LET Victoria, Hongkong, on WRDNESDAY: the 21st Dieymber: 1870 at 3 o'clock FM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Com- millee, together with a statement of Accounts to Alat October, 1870,
By order of the Committee,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Aguais.
THE HOUSE, No 12: Shelley Street, with Boo, Ont Offices, & Gas and Water Inid on p
"Bont $40 per month. Apply to'.....
DAN THOI HOWARD. 1 2128 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870.
NOMICE, AN T HAVE this day established myself at these Merchant and Comitission Agent, andor the Style or Firm of E. FISCHER & Cop
EDWARD FISOBER. Biogo, Osica, 15th November, 1870. 22127 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FUQUMOW. THE Steamship
261 2074 Hongkong, 28th November, 1870 (108MOPOLITAN FAMILY HOTEL Porta,
Corner of Elgin, and Shelley Strenta...
HONGKONG.
BR. HOLMES, (Late Manager HONGKONG HOTAL,)
Trepristor.
"YESSO...
Captain Ashton, will have inmediate dispatch for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & CO.. if 2129 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870. "CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!!"
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Transfer Books of the Company will be Closed from the 16th to 31st instant, both days inclusive.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &...
Secretarica. 2712115 Hongkong. 3rd December, 1870. NOTICE. EB Interest and Responsibility of Mr. CHARLES E. BABOON in our Firm in China, ceased from this date.
E. D. SASSOON & Co. Im 2118 Hongkong, 28th November, 1870.. 1 compiled by THE Undersigned, having heen o
the French authorities to tears the Colony ut Suigoa, høre appointed
THIS new and dammođions ROTEL will: bo 1 Opened on the lat. December protimo, It is situated in a quiet and healthy part of the Town (though within re indies walk of the Post Oftoo and business section), and is. from ita situation and adjuncta well adapted to
Meara, D. RENARDÁ Co. afford a comfortable and pleasant place of so-
and H. K STEWART, Esq. (Agent journ to Familica visiting the Oity Ton Pro-
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) pristor has haul long experience in ostering ton
to act as their attorneys during their absence, the public, and will be assisted by Mrs. Hoziray S the xbore Festival fa upproaching, the
BEURE & Co. who will
2117 Saigon, 12tb November, 1870. spesial attention to the comfort Undermentioned begs to inform the com and caro of the Ladies and Daidrun honoring, wunity of Hongkong that bu is prepared to TOTICE is hereby given, that the partner- tho Histise with their patronage.
make Christaus CAKES of best quality. He bip which had subsisted between Din "PRIVATE DINING ROOMS for Dinners CAKES, each weighing from 115. to 201bs, khanjes Undabhoy Ghandy, Dadabhoy Din parties will be available.
CHRISTMAS]||
The RESTAURANT will be ready on hand, and can make to order weighing shawjeo hands, and Jeerunjee Bomonjec
very ców† from 15. to 500lbs. eaol
| Molta_trading in Bombay under the denomin venient for Gentlemen resident on the Hilland. Partica wishing for CAKES of a large size tion of Dinshawjes. Dadubhoy Ghandy, and the Publia gezerully: Monthly Board on mo aro requested to give a few days' notice. | Company; in Hongkong and Shangbai under derate termin
All aders shall be carefully and promptly the denomination of M. D. Ghandy and Com The Two BILLIARD ROOMS are furnished attended to. All articles from the Bakery, are pany has been wound up on 24th October, 1870. with Thurston's Best Tables, and every con- guaranteed of the finest and heat qualicias. That the interest and responsibility of the unid. renience:will be found for the comfort of
D NOWRUJEE,.
Jecruajes Bononjes. Melts having censed to players.
Opposite to the Oriental Bank, subsist from the aforesaid date in the said Erm. 32129 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870. it is hereby notified that the following party only, namely Dinshawjee Dadabboy Ghandy and CARPETS! CARPETS Dadabhoy Diushanjeo Ghandy will carry on
CARPETS FIT
business in Bombay, Hongkong and Shangbai in the aforesaid denomination. 20. 40.
(Bigned.)
Every variety of the choicest WINES and SPIRIT will be kept constantly on hand, and supplied at very moderate rates.
WARM AND OULD BATHS, And every convenience for the comfort of guests will be provided.
EDMUND R. HOLMES. NB-CHAIR-Krn from any part of the CityHE undersigned invite inspection of the
to the Cosmopolitan. Hotel, TEN UENTS.
tt 2004 Hongkong, 25th November, 1870.
En Lord of the Isles," do ETTS' DIARIES for 1871,
Dawson's BOOTS.. Waterlow's STATIONERY.
The whole will be on view on Monday, the LE
Stlfinst
2103, Hongkong. 3rd December, 1870.
“PUBLIO AUCTION.
مخين
HE Undersigned bus received instructions
to sell by Public Agotium, an
Na een banned B KUESLAY, toget
the 20th December, 1870, at.2 P.MA.
At his Sales Roama, Queen's Road: To close a Consignment, Elegant English ninão double-birrel GUINE; in solid lentber Case,
AKIKA Double-barrel Needle GUNS, F., Drayau). Needle CARBINES and KIELES.
100 Enfield GARBINES, with Sword Ba
yaneta:
100 Short Enfield RIFLES, with Sword.
Bayoneta
50 No. 1 Smith & Wesson's REVOLVERS, 100 Enfasicbonx 7 m/m. Pocket", do. And Sundry AMMUNITION,
Also,
A small lot of fine Marine GLASSES TERMS OF SALZ-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots; with all fadlia and errors of description, at purchasers' rink on the fall of the hammer,
Catalogues will be tagued,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,: PENATE MAAWductionser. 2120 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870,
DA PUBLIO AUCTION.
E Undersigned hus received instructans from the Superintendent of the. P. & 0.8. N. Co. to offer by Public Auction,
On the 9th January next, (i,Bot previously disposed of by private Oon.
{tract), The Company's Trou Paddle-wheel Steamer **GANTES**-- Register tonungo of ship,,, 743 Toda
Engine Toom, 447,
Total tonnage...1180 Tons.
· Draught of Water when Loaded 14,6 Fest "Deasription of Englue-Direct astion os
2110
in due couréo, and papers will also lie for signs-oillating Cylinders, man tare at the Benuogg, German and United Horse Power 170.
lube, and also at leasra, Lane, Crawford && complete invanterý can be sean and particu
kura abtained on application to the Auctioneer. ntlemen willing. The undersigned requesta gentlemen
TERMS OF GAZE-Half Cush on fall of the Lo magipt, the undertaking as Subscribers, Mer hammer, the balance on completion of Trans bere, or in both capacities, to signify the same fer, "Transfer peness to be borne by the on the lists above mentioned.
Purchaser. **The Subscriptions will not be collected anless
CHARLES H. MORGAN, they aggregate $3,500, the sam required for the
Auctioneer. Benting in that evout the subscribers. Hongkong, 8rd December, 1870.
LONDON ASSURANCE. INCORPORATED BZ BOYAU CHANTEM,
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE TUB FIRST,
Agents for the above Corporation, are THE undersigned baving been appointed. prepared to grant Insurances se follows --
MARIME DEPARTMENT," Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London, er at the principal Ports of India China, and Australing
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies Issed for long or short periode at current tatement TRA
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies isanod for sums not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms, C
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
their subscriptions or will count to have them THE applied to each other scheme un the Committed blag' be prepared to lay before them.
The popsal Subscription will, as beretofore; be $10
HOLMES GRANGER,
Hon. Secretary Im 1919 Hongkong, 148 November, 1870. THE HONGKONG FIRE-INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. A
Translation of notifications issued by Ogun The Pamphlet coníposes 44 pages, and includes en
How, by the EMPEROR, Bod by Tennɑ gwos FAN, since the occurrence, ARSENAMAN NAN Vópies now obtainable at MacEWER & Co, Prior Fifty Coutu.
REGATTA SCARVES Table LINEN:
Cricketing GEAR. UMBRELLAS
ALBUMS.
Horse CLIPPERS.
Spirit LEVELS.
Letter SCALES.
CAFETIERES.
Driving and Riding WHIPS.
Account BOOKS.
Office SUNDRIES.
Playing CARDS.
Bezique CAEDS...
IN DOOR AND OUT DOOR GAMES.
·Pucket BOOKS.
DICTIONARIES,
Spanish DICTIONARIES.
Latin
do.
French
do;
"Italian
do:
Keith Jobunton's.ATLASES.
_WORKS, OF.GENERAL REFERENCE. CARPETS.
"RUGS."
Horse CLOTHING.
BREECH LOADERS, Sporting AMMUNITION.
Pleccy HOSIERY. MED. GRATEN.
FENDERS And FIRE IRONS. TODDY WHISKY.
Lemon SQUEEZERS.
TODDY KETTLES,"
BLANKETS
PIONIC CHоWCH.OW.
GLOVES...
FOOTBALLS.
Yachting STRAWS,
COAL SQUTTLES.
1
WAN LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. 1661* Fongkong, 10th November, 1870. İ ̈
HISTADT & TAU FE E
GUN SMITHS
AND
PRACTICAL ENGINEERS No. 17.
tf 1889 PRAYA`CENTRAL "Oot, 19 HONGKONG & CHINA GAS-COMPANY. LIMITED.
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OTICE-On the 1st of December and until further notice, the price of gas, will be Tour Dollars per 1000 cubio fent, instead of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents na beretofore.
A. NEWTON,
Manager
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NOTICE:
Transfer Books of the Company will be Closed from the 16th to the Slat instant, Bv 2059 · Hongkong; 24th Noroiaber, 1870, | both days included MSMAN ANERKAN
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, of the Directors TOE SALE! Bealed WANTED by & Lady about to proecod to
Ved General Managere, Tenders for the purchases at same markėd
Southampton, bylibe E. &. O. Steamer
TODAYNA Honghang Frd Inn, Co., Iduilled, "Tender for Shard No. 93 will be received at in two or three pass, time, a respecmble the Boniety's Offige until FRIDAY, the 15th person to take charge on the voyage, of a childid 2093 Hongkong, 1st December, 1870. it 1827 Hongkong, lat November, 1870.
La pak vagy a NOTICE. Latvi 12 wansha old, ¡¡In the event of such person freno NOTICE instant.
whhing to reside with the Lady fill the du HAVE this day exequica a Deed of Assign-WHEREAS pasuant to the Provisions of parture this could be arranged, alan employment of all my STOCK TRADE Petitions to Hin Exoblesey the Gore nur, in 2028, Hongkong. 17th November, 1870.
Ordinance Nw 14 of 1862, the following marit.io Bagland se narze if as desiredag ko Phat, Tools, Machinery Goods, Obüttels and Connoit for Lottern Entopt for the exclusive
Addroom Daily Preas Officera
E to DAVID ROBBET FANTON CRAWFORD, right to use within this Colony and its open- Esq.as Trusted for all my Creditore leadies the said inventions boreinafter men-
DAYED ILLINGWORTH,
toned huve together with the peoideations Hongkong, 18th November, 1870. W
and Déclaratioúk required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Uffice of the Colonial Secres arg, that is to any
The Petition of SIE WILLIAM THow for "Improvements in Beceiving or Recording In-
By order of the Board,
ROBERT WATMORE; -
Secretary,
14 £104.- Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870 NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY, TAITEI
and after the 15th justant, the Company will be prepared to
class Chinese, Houses at the rate of Two par
Mf. 1874, Hongkong. 22nd October, 1970,
A F ON FG K.
PHOTOSAYREE
„54, Queruʻa Noad; Hongkong, hik TINVITES inspection of his large Collection of views of Tonchon, Hongkong Med Centon,
925 Rongkong 3rd May 1870.
WITH Reference to the shore, the Under
signed bege to annoïnce that the whole
of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, Goodenad Chattels
of Mr. 1), ILLINGWORTH, with the Interest instruments for Eleotrin, Tolsgraphe.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA: DOOR,
****COMPANY, LIMITED.
NTI further action, the Company are! Whampon, and remetal them in their Stone
prepared to taw Vessels` to and fron
Docks with Calscon gates), ab
| (40) FORTY CENTS PER SHEET.
By Order, FAN
G. N. MINTO
Beoretary,
cent. per annum instead of Three per cunt. asOSE, & Có búve this day opened a brazo bassoas has been carried on, will be sold by VARLEY for Improvements in Blestrin Telaf 659 Hongkow, 7th April, 1870.
The Tengo of the Premises, West Point, wherein The Petition of CROMWELL FLEETWOOD of their business in Queens Road, Public Amotion on the 11th January, 1871, empha N. J. EDE, door but one to the Hongkong Dispensary; the
Stock will be found, to consist of: D. Übelco As noon, of which full particulars will be shortly Notion is hereby given that His ExcuflencyHD Office of Masura, Dazzen & Co. hại sortpient of platen mak
published." Proposals for the purchase of the the Lieutenant Governor ban appointed Wad been LEMOVED to No. 23, Queen'a cative concern with the Stock in Trado, dowoday, the Bacanth day of Desember neat, at 11 Road, opposite the Hongkong Dipppoenty will be received up to the 7th day of
Im 1804 Hongkong, 7th Nevouber, 1870°r. 1873!
Executive Coupoil at the ices of the Gavern.
• NOW READY: All persons having claims against, and all rent, for the purpose of entertaining the sald parties indebted to the said D. IILLINGWORTH, Politions, and that at anch Sitting of the Coun
3m 1998 Hongkong, 14th Navomber, 1870.
NOTICE, A
Setrelary,
THE CHINA FIRN INSURANCE A.COMPANY, LIMITED;"
A GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY
FANOX GOODS
Arrival per stramer." Elgin,
AVE,
wwwwwfiery, onlook of thò forenoon, for a Sitting of the |
THE Transfer Books of the Company will be Wennerghts, have this day entered are requested to furnish porligiday of their dil applications will be punde for ancha LE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
into partnership the business will be demands, and to pay the smart Closed from the 16th to the dist instant, carried on buniceforward under the style and reportive toy both days inclusive,
firth of Moms & Co
(Bighed)
JB ROBINSON, 2018 Hongkong, 21st November, 1870.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary.
504 2009 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870.
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their Patent as aforesaid DRUBAWFORD of November, ab, 187022 20 Trages of the Balute and
EDMUND SHARP, Solicitor for the Petitions, Hank Building.
Dated at Vintorin. Hongkong thi binh
% of the said Ding cake!
150 2016 Hongkong, 18th November, 1870, 7 | 84 2100)
STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT
By Dr. Duvan, with many Additions, Correo Hans, and Dr. "WILUZAMB'. Orthography, for d Paron In Paper Wrappers 21:50 Neatly Bound Apply at the Dalisi Press Of
..., UNDERMENTIONED GOODS,
received by late Steamers:- 2300 yarde 18 quality „TAPESTRY CARPET
from 75 to 85 cents per yards.
BORDERING POR KAME, from 40 cunts.
50° VRLYET PILE SOFA CARPETS, $6.50 to $17.50.
"DINSHAW DADABĦOY. GĦANDY. DADADHOT DINSHAW GHANDY. JEBVUNJEE BOMUNJEE MEHTA. 81 2118 Bombay, 7th November 1870.
JOB BRITO, PIANO FORTE TUNER
REPAIRER,
AND
WILL, have much pleasure to call upon ser ape who desires biving his Finos WELL-TUNED and REPAIRED,
Orders sent to the care, of China Mail or Daily Free Office will be thankfully received, and promptly attended to.
119 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870.
LEE WONG HING K WARUNGSUREN AND DEALERS IN
HAVANA AND MANILA CIGARS, TOBACCO, A.
VELVET PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.50, 18219),
TAPESTRY FILE TABLE COVERS, $7.75..
PRINTED CLOTH, superior quality, $5.50.
ALL WOOL 'REPS
$1.25 par ferd.
Also, BINDING AND LOOPS.
For Cash only.
WILLIAM PEACOCK
Successors to T. Jones" & Co., 45 and 47, Queen's Boad.
+
ti 2098 Hongkong..21st November, 1870.
ALEXANDRE BOYER,
SELLING OFF:
LEXANDRE BOTER being abeat to leave the Colony, has the honor to inform the public and gentry of Hongkong that from And after the 21st of November, he will dispose of his large and valuable stock of Millinery: Drapery, o, ut considerably rodesed ratea on cost price.
For Culoured SILES. : Soloured VELVETS VA French Foulards for DRESSES.
Barage and
DRESSES..
Blok CRApace.
Black French MERINOES.
Plain and Coloured FLANNELS,
Black ALPACAS and PARAMATTAS.
[Dec.
1 QUEEN'S ROAD. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
Between B CHAP TING, THO THE Kat And OBA SUY NAM, trading together under the style or firm of Sur Won Furu," Plaintiffs.
AND
FOXJKESHOT VIBRAM, D. fendant,
WHEREAS, un action bas been commenced in this court at the suit of the above named E CHIP TENG, Teci Kar Ye and CHAN Bur NAM against the above named SoxJA• BHOY VIBRAM, to recover the aim of eighteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-geven dollars and fifty cents, for goods sold' anil delivered to the red SOMNESHOY VIBRAM by the mid E CHAP TING, Taor. YES Kat and CHAN SUT NAM, and it being alleged that the Said SOMEEDHOT VIBKAN does not reside within this island or its dependencies,.a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been insted, returnable on the Thirtieth day of December instant,. wherein Joas MAHOMED SOMIESHUOY, JACOB ARNHOLD and others, trading na merchants under the style or firm of AENHOLD. KARJERG & Co., and PAL BHLEYS, are Garnisheer. at any time before final judgment in this ne Notice is hereby given thereof, and that if tin, the maid SOMSELEROY VISEAM OF DY notice, and file the appearance or ples required person on his behalf will give the security, and by the Ordinance of ibin Taland intituled "an Ordinance to provide for and regulate process in actions at law against persone absent from the Colony," she said attachment may be di Bolved.
Dated this 3rd day of December, A.D., 1870.
EDMUNDSHARP. 1w-21211
Plaintifs 'torney.
· Ladies' ready-made Black SILK, VELVETE
Lod CLOTH JACKETS
A Large, Assortment of TRIMMINGS,
Plain and Fancy, for Dresses.
*Notices to Consignees.
THE DANUBE, 8.8., FROM LONDON |« via GALLE AND SINGAPORE.
A Selection of Tay OLUTH; for Gentle-CONSIGNEES of Dorgodiy the above-named
men's SUITS
The Latest Fashions of Ladies' CLOTH
JACKETS, e despre
4. Gentlemen's ready-made SHIRTS. - ̈
Gentlemen's Fanny COLLARS, Ladies and Goutlemen's White Cotton
BOCKS and STOOKINGS, AN Gentlemen's Coloured SILK SCARVES and
NECKTIES NE
French Coloured- MUSLINSA
Pisin, White, Stripod and Checked MUS.
LINS
Pinin, White and Grey LINENS.
Fancy Celburád LINDSATS.
Coloured CHINTZor SOFAS, &c.
atcamer, ura requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the undersigned for counter- signature, and they are likewise infornied that their Goods aro being inded and stored as their risk nad expause into Mr. E. NORTON'S Godowne, whence dolirary may be obtained.
GILMAN & Co..
2111 Hongkong, 3rd December, 1870. ACANTHA, B. 5, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named
steamer are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the nndersigned for copater- signatore, and they are like informed that the Cargo' is being landed and stored of their risk and. Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed. HATS and pens into it. E. Nogron's Godowns, whence
delivery may be obtained..
Printed RERCALES.
BONNETS.
Ladies' Fancy Lace SHAWLS,
Hiob Black Lace JACKETS.
Ladies and Gentièmen's French KidBOOTS. Gentlemen's high Grey FELT KATS.; Baby's Laos.CAPS.
Ladies' Colonel BELTS
Plain
White Lin and Embroidered. HANKERCHIEFS..
A great and variety of Flowers for RATS
and BONNETS
Ladies and Grotlemen's UMBRELLAS. Gentlemen's STICKS.
English Woolen BLANKETS.. Small ANTIMACCASSARS Lace Wiedow (URTAINS French SPRINGS for BEDS, CANOPIES.
"Heal Coral JEWELLERY
Imitation French JEWELLERY. Black Jet JEWELLERY, for Mourning, do, French and English GRAMMARS. "French and English DICTIONARIES.
·Foney Wall PAPERS and BORDERS, Fancy ENGRAVINGS; Plain and Coloured. French and English PERFUMERY, from
the beat London and Parie Honnos SADDLERY complete with.. BRIDLE,
REINS and SADDLE CLOTHS. TOTS for Uhildren, &os ko.. Glass MIEROES and STORE, TEXTURES
*89,000| Queens Road Central,
17th November, 1970,
Itt 2040
AINHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents,
*va 2080, : Hongkong, 28th November, 1870. HOLMBDALE, FROM LONDON. NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Inding for Countersignature to the ouder. and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the resnel will be landed and stored at. Consignees risk and openses,
GILMAN & Do. 1989 Hongkong, 10th November, 1970- SHIP * DUNMAIL" FROM LONDON. MONSIONERS of Oarge by the above rral
Boding to tho undersigned for countersigun. · ture. They Are hereby informed that the same is now being landed at Mr. E. NORTON'S Offices, on the Prayu, and are requested to take nedíode delivery; on receipt of notice that the goods are at band, foiling which, such curgo will be sold, after forty-eight hours, lor accanot of those concerned.
The expense of procuring and delitoring.the cargo vill also have to be borne by the Con
GILMAN & Co., Agata for Peterhompson, late Master AND SO Ship “ Driumail 2.94% Hongkong, 23rd May, 1670.