The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No:1980
骏九十八界千四策 I-HAFET Arrivals
Dic: 12,1AELLE EGNETTE, French bk, 257, Martin, Saigon 6th November, 6,000 picula Rica.GRUN & Co.
Dec. 12, LUISE STATVA, North Ger, bk., 370, H. Rhade, Cardiff 23rd July, 865, tons COAL-MELCH & Co.
Dec, 12, AARHUS, Dan 3-m. sch, 956, Henkendorf, Takso 10th December, Rico and Sugar, GIDE, LIVINGSTON &
Dec. 18, Dorais, Brit. str., 616, Toppin, Focchor 10th December, Amoy ith, and Swatow 12th, Gonzoral.-D. LA PRAIK & Co...
departa, esi
Dec. 12, HIM. cor. PRACIPESSA CLOTILDE,
for Singapore.
Dec. 12, Loca-Naw, for Tloilo.
Dog, 12, Amns, for Shanghai.
Doo. 13, Wiron, for Shanghai,
Dec. 12, NELLT, for Macao..
Dec 12, CHIN, for Bangkok.
Banks
JONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION, ART SUBSCRIBEDQARITAL 3,000,000of Döltura,
Court of Directors Clairman-H. B. LEMANN, Esq. Deputy ChimaHOXAL R. ROWETT. og 2. Real, Eng. K. H. Ba
Jolius Xenke, Raq Thomas Peko, Kog: J Reitand, Kay. Diy, Eng. Joot, Eaq.&
•Managers: Hongkong Victor Kramer, Esq.. Chief Maunger. Shungbai David McLean, Esq. London Bankers-London and County fiank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
On Ourrent Deposit Accounts at the rate of l per cent. per anntun on the daily balance,
On Fixed Deposito
For 3 months' par cunt, per annum
12
LOCAL HILLS DISCOUNTER Uredifa-granted on approved Seenities, and
Dec. 12, Amunio, str., for Yokohama and very description of Banking and Exchange
San Francisco,
Clearances.
AT THE HARRON MASTER OPPIOs, 12TH DHORMBER.
Albatros, for Bangkok:
Manila, str., for Manila"
Cataluna, str., for Whampoa.
Passengers.
Per dark, from Tickno
& Europeans and 8 Chinese,
The following prasengara priced by the
& Ostenship Orissa, to-day, at noon,
FIRST CLASS
maines brunaucted.
Drailginted on London, and the chief commercial places in Barope, Indin, Anatrafin. Anorita, China and Jupan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chine, vis", Offices of the Corporation,
JE 10523
-No. 1. Queen's Road, East
Hoogkoug. 23rd July, 1970,
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
COMPANY, LIMITED, a
ست.
OKE TENDERS will be received-untif TUESDAY. the 276b instant for the Prob me of the Gore made at this Company's Works,during a period of one year coming from the 1st day of Janniarz nezki,
Particulare due he uhtained on application at
A. NEWTON,
For Bombay-Mr. E. D. Sasoo under-the Uffor, West Point, Tent, Mr. Charles Sassoon and servant, Mr. H. Winßeberg, Mr. O. Raitonjse and servant.
For Cloutta-Capt. W. Badgeley. For Buez-Mr. and Mrs. Burrows, "Messrs. Balabio, F. Terry, Master, R. Howard.
For Gibraltar Mr, and Aliss Trivino.
For Alexandria Mounts. Dupessin and Ba venichen.
For Maravilles-Messrs, Alcano, Aston Mobri, Leoxine, Mitzumi, Kawaships, Kwaohi, Oskogiezd Nisi.
For Southampton, Matra, C. Arober, and EL Crockford of the P. & O: agrvice.
SECOND CLASS,
For Bombay, Mr.SH. Ebrahion.
For Gibraltar.-Mr. D. J. B. Villanuroa.
For Sydney-Capt Mackinnon.
For fursailles-Two Japanese.
For Southampton.Mera Milne and Stol
lory, P. 40. services).
Per F. M. S. Steamship America, for Toko- bama and San Francian
For Yokohami Mr. Wm. Chester and 10 Chizena
For San Francisco-Miss Dongins, Capt. J.
F. Gannett, Rioburd Devens,
3,
Manager.
年午庚治间
Intimations,
HONGKONG TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER, 1870s,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS']
ORDINANG, No. 1, OF 1865.
Pirchlora
The Hooblo, H. B. Gins, of Maasra. Livingaton & Co., (Chairman).
A. HITORCOCE, Esq., of Messrs. Olyphant &
Co
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.. :
WE Undersigned baty received pštrostlins JE- to sell by Publia Avetion, on s Ang "SATURDAY;
Intimations.
FOR OFERISTMAS
“USICAL ALBUMS.
Magio DANTERNS Stereoscopic SLIDES, Dresing CASES. Despatch BOXES. ALDUMB,
the 17th Dedenibor 1870, at 2.M
BAL NG, 23; Wyndhani Street, meja k Gibb.The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising: Drawing and Bed Room SUITES, "in" Daunsk-Covered Mahogany, Marble-top TABLES, Marble TIME PIECE, Pier GLASSES, HNGRAVINGS, WARD.|| BOOKSLIDES. ROB S. COUCHES OHAIRS Window Boent CABINETS CURTAINS. BLEUTRO-PLATED"tow BOXES. (GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, &u ̧ ̈ÂN &
Catalognes will his isnod
A. HA00. HCATUM, tan,,, of Merate, Donglus
Lupraik & Co
EDWD, ARTROL, Esq, of The Charterod Mes
cautile Bank of India, London and Chini. W. H. CONDIT, Baq. of Mouse. Smith, Archer
The Lou. P. HYEIE, of Messry. Turnar & Co. J. MURRAY FORENS, Esq, of Memo. Runnel
& Co
HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.
Secretary,
N. J. EDE, Bag.
"Bankers
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDLA LONDON, AND CHINA.
Swato
Amoy,
Foothows
Niagpo
Shangba
Kiulang. Hankow, Ubefoo
Nagoak
Yokohuma,
Kabé,
Saigon,
Agente Megara. BRADLEY & Co.
ELLES & CO
OLYPHANT & Co DAVIDSON & UD.
- Co.
"GI, LIVINGSTON „B, Francis & Co.
GIDE, LIVINGSTON & Co. FAROUSSON & Co; Aur & Co.
SMITH, "ALCHse & Co. BROWNE & CONT HAUROBILD & SOENSEN Singapore, "GILETLLAN, Wood & Co. Peusar
A¡A. ANTHONY &.00; Tientsin, JOHN HANNA, E
THE Company having been established, with its flead Office at Hongkong and Agencies at the acveral places mentioned above, necepts viska and isanér Pulicies of Ineuralice nt.ite
250 2105 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870: THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCEntes, of Premium current at the respective
COMPANY, LIMITED.. REDUCTION IN RATES ON.
CHINESE RISKS...
and after the 16th instaut, the union rate for the usurauer rainst Fire of Obines Premiaça in this Colony will be reduced. to Twwper cent per annui
JALLINE, MATHESON & CO...
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Iurance Co., Limited. 1997 Hongkong, 14th November. 1870.
“NOTICE, PR, SE
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY' OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
Forts
N. J. EDA,
Seurulary. 48, Queen's Road. Hougtong, 26th August, 1870.- Ft 612
THE
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,
CAPITAL $1,500,000; IN 3,000 SHARES
W OF $500 EACH "PAID UP GAPITAL $300,000.
Board of Directora,
3. D. SASSOON, EC, (ceara. David Essoon,
-'Sóni & Co
J. F. Buzzy, Euq. (Meurs, daljes Framje,
Some & Co.)
BEDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PRZEICK ON BEAN BERLCHERS, E., (Mesars. Melchera
CRINESE RISKS.
-&,Oo.)
GASTÁV ÚVERDECK, E, (Cous Ganeral for
17
- TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in!! Mexican Dollars weighed at 71.7. All Lots with 31, faults and errors of description; nå purchasera risk on the fall of the bammer.
DL NORONHA & Co..
Productioneőza. Ronghong, 12h Dedembor, 1970 **NE PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
THE Underigned bun recerved (natritetona
to sell by Public Auction, one
TUESDAY,
the 2016 December, 1870, st 9 mm A "At his Sales Rooms, Durer's Road,
y
To close a Consignment,
·Elegant Bagliah-nade double-barrel GUNS, in sofiil lentler, Cuir,
Dontle-ngrel Needle GUNS. (F. V. Dreyse). Ngydlə CARBINES'and RIFLESI
100 Buflejä" CARBINES, with Sword Ba
yonets.
100 Skort "Enfield RIFLES, with Sword
Bayonets. ABA
50 No Smith & Wesson's REVOLVERS:
do.
* 100 Lefaucheux-7-1/úi. Packet
And Sandry AMMUNITION, M
LEO.
GLASSES
A scull lot of five Mariner There of SALE-Oush before delivery in Mexidus Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.All Lota, with all faults and errora of description, at purchasers cink on the fall of the hammer.
Cisalogues will bo issted...
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, 2130 | Bangkong, 5th December, 1870 SMD-PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received instructions.
frow „A, H. PRICE 263 H.M. Navəl Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, on **
WEDNESDAY the 21st December, 1870, at hoclook
At
ALL M. Naval Yard, STORES.
comprising 014 ION, OU, STEEL,. Irtn OASKS, Tr and Metal CASES.. Old IRON HOOPS, Old Tin GEAR, Couking UTEN- SILS, RUGS painted and tarred, BUNTING, LIGAUM VITE, OR GLASS. LEATHER, INDIA RUBBER CROCKERYWARE, Bis- cuit BAGS, CASES, STAVES and Hending RISQUIT, SLUSH, PORK, BEEF FLOUR, PIECES, Mess TRAPS, &c.
Preserved POTATOUS, RAISINS, TOBAC 00. Same thing
B. Hayley Lavy Runwelle Feliz Walals and O Race for Insurance sainst Fire, ou First ADGUSTINE HEARD, Eq. (Musara Augustine SERGE,
105 Chinese.
For LiverpoLCap. H. N. Bacle.
SHANGHAI SHIPPING.
ARRIVATE, S KA
November 22nd, Annie Bow from Nagarki; 23rd, G. C. Love from Nagasaki; 24th, James 1-
the 15th instant, the Hinímo
Clues Chinesa Presnines in this Colony, will be
Heard & Co.)
Tara per cent per aum, instead of three per gang bangegeben wat g
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Ederataires, Victoria Fire Insurance Co.
of tionglung, Limited...
tf 2005 Hongkong, 14th Negataber, 1876.
**C_NOTICENTRA
S Etone from Sydney..NB W. 25th, Thoma Bell from Londun, Côldinghame from London, Evelyn from London, Amitie from Tientmortem
Belling Ware from Swan, River, Harrington? from London; 29th, Sydenham frous Auckland; 27b, Glavioryushire from Ford:how, Beringa patda from Inzon: 20th. R. H. Jones fr Naumanki; Sotb, Windermere from Foochow
alter,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE" COMPANY, LIMITED.
will be prepared to accept risks on First N and after the 15th instint, the Company
Fontenays from London, Salisbury from inclues Chinese Houses at the rate of Two par den Dicem Her 4th, Tungaba frore Indon, cont per annum, instead of Three per cent. us Factofos from Keelong, Forcade do a quefte hertuförs from Negaki, Oscar Vidal from Hamborg.
DEFANTOR29.
November 21st, Eperor for Keelung; 24th, Rose of Austria for Naganki, Arganaut for New York: 26th: Haimiotu for Nugassi, Juno Napki, Tyburbia for London, Light. fot for Nagrakt: 27th, Queen of the Agy, for Imadon 8th, Yokobima, Chelarins for
N. J. EDE..
Secretary.
3m 19 Hanzkung, 14th November, 1870. NOTICE.
Amoy and Taiwan Lat Decumber, Annis Dow for Keelarg, Dendonald for London, H. E. Sands for Swator End; Addine for Naga-both saki, G. C. Love for Nagasaki, Leonora for Chefoo ¿h, Simodu. for Swatne.
Furtion Sales To-day,
NORA
10 BE SOLD, the YELLOW METAL 25 it now stands on the bottom of the British buoque Juns Marür.
Apply to Captain on Board. -2169 Hongimag. 12th-December: 1670. THE LUN PUN...... AS A U-16A.ADE, INCORPORATED DY ROYAL ARTER
HIB MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, AD, 1720..
THE undersigned having been appointed
Agents for the above Corporation, sre prepared to grat Insuranove as follows:
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
Policies at current rates, payable either here,
in London..ne at the principsi Ports of India, China, and Australia.
onrrent ratio,
Policies ined for sume aut exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1027 Hongkong, hit November, 1870.
FUOCHOW ARSENAL.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE,
OMPANY, LIMITED.
E Transfer Books of the Company will be Closed from the 15th to the 31st instant, days incisive, 1
·Ň. J. EDÉ
Secretary, 30d 2008 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1270, HONGKONG FIBE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION."
Auditor
· F. W. MITCHEL, Esq. m MATTHEW W. BOYD Esc *(Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and
China)
Head Ofico, HONGKONG.
Secretarice
MESSES AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
•
E doany having hern Registered under the Companies Ordinance, 1865," and ite Shares allotted, will be prepared to accept Riska against Fire, on buildings and merchandise Stored therein, at the rent rates, on and after March 1st,, 1870
Twenty per centum of the proats of the Cóm-
will the distributal annually as Ronus tunately le the amount of premiu paid by
ong Contributing Shareholders, proper
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..
Seergiaries Hongkong, fth February. 1870. VI HONGKONG SWIMMING BATH,
H3
HE Committee of the HONGKONG SWIN. ADJUSTMENT OF BONTY FOR THE Yvan 1869 eps to procure a suitable fogting bath, tu be *MING BATH having determined to take
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company moored about 200 yards beyond the Cricket İƆ___aru requested to furnish the undersignand Ground Priya, beg-to-lay the solema before with a list of their scatrībulions for the year the community, and to solicit their support and ending Ilet December last, in older that the co-operation in this desirable undertaking. diatribution of 20o), of the nets Prosta nerved The content of His Excellency the Liet for contributors way be arranged.NE Governor bina bom procured to the bath being Beturas not rendered prior to the 31st Octopored in the above spot, which will combine ber next will be adjusted by the Company, in advantages of notessibility with pare and no claims or alterations will be subrogueady deep water, and play a admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. -
General Manager,
tl 1286 Hongkong, 8th July, 1670."
NOTICE.
The sum of 15,500 is required for eargān out the abort, acheme, and it is confidently hoped that the necessary amount will bơ sub- orbed. A subscription list will be circulated
No. 1 and 2 BLUE CLOTH, FLANNOL, DRILL SHIRTS. COATS, JACKETS, LATS, &a, din A
2.40.H.P. ENGINES.A
2 80HF, ditto. $2.20 HP. BOILERS.
HP ditto.
N
2 Tin, Iron Rollert PLATES. THEMS OF SALE-Dash befata dolivary in Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
JM ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneers 2158 Hongkong, 10th December, 1870
UN PUBLIU AUCTION. . .
from Captain B, M. FRERMAK, to sell by HE Undersigned has recorved instructions Tablic Auction un
FRIDAY
the 23rd December, 1870, at noon,
Few,necount of the concerned,
The American abip
PINES “GUIDING STAR,”
English TOYE.
Américas TOYS!
Babies' SWINGA
Babies JUMPERS. Scent BOTILES. Christabas CAKES. Vanilla BISQUITE, Frenoli PLUMS,
·Eling PLUMBA
Bloom MUSCATELS.
Gift BOXFS of BONBONS. DRAGEES.
BIRDS of PARADISE. Tokowater-CRAOKEES, Costume CRACKERS. Floral CRACKERS. Bonbon COSAQUE?. Gill BOOKS: BIBLIS.
Prayer BOOKS. -Salmon-CUTLETS.
OAVIARS, OYSTERS in Jelly, Pickled SALMUNƏ GALANTINES
Spicad OX TONGUES. CHEESE.
·HAMSTE Pine CHEESE Veal CUTLETS," FRUITS in Noju. FRUITS in Brandy. Pickled PEACHES GAMES. Mechanical TOYS: WINES LIQUEURS. &o, &c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 1581 Hongkong. 10th November, 1870. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS, INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED...
NOTICE is hereby giren, that the Register of Sliares of the Company will be Closed from the 5th to the 21st day of December, prox.) both days included); during which period no Transfer of Sharen will be registered.
1
By order of the Committee,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &do
General Agenta, 241 2027 Hongkong, 28th November, 1870,
OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED,
atre, to this,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Ordinary!
MEETING of tho. Shareholders of the Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the ahore Company will be held at the Head Office,
21st December, 1870, at 3 o'clock r. for the parpose of receiving the Report of the Com- injtlee, together with a statement of Accounta to 31st October, 1870,
-By-order-of-the Committee,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Aponta. 90 tons register, or there, bante as she now 2d 2074 Thongkong, 28th November, 1870. lies in this furber, off Wanchi,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY, OF CANTON,
The bull, lower maste, standing rigging, one anchor and cable will be sold in one lat..
The anile, runding riving spars, stores,... gubio faraiture, de, will be sold in separate lots Partieniurs will be given on the day of mile. Taxa or SALE Cab on the fall of the mer in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The easel to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the ban mer
J.M. ARMSTRONG..
My frictioneer, 2170 Hongkong, J9th December, 1870.
PUBLIO AUCTIONS A
HE Undersigned has received instructions from the Superintendent of the P. & 0.9. N. Co. to offer by Public Auction;
On the 9th January next
NOTICE
QUHARE No. 92 bus been placed in the hande
of the Directors FOR SALE. Sealert Tendern for the purchase of game marked Tender for Sharo No. 92," will be received at the Suriety's Offices until FRIDAY, the 16th Tustint.
By order of the Board,
ROBERT WATMORE,
Secretary 149104 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870. COSMOPOLITAN FAMILY HOTEL, Corner of Elgin and Sholloy Stracte, HONGKONG.
- B. R. HOLMES, (LATE MANAGES Hongkong HOTEL) Proprietor,
(if not previously disposed of by private Con- The Company's Fra Paddle-wheel Steamer Register tonnage of hip, 743 Tour16 Dew and commodious HOTEL will be PORN MATURE & GANGES” MAIN M
SANDRA Engine room, 447 10
Total Loninge...1190 Tanu. Description of gines-Direct action
cillating Cylindémet de besyn S Horse Power ANKATO, JURA A complete inventory can be seen so parting. fars obtainofu application to the Auctioneer, TENS OF SALE Hall Cash on full of the baminer, the balance on completion of Trans-
**** in dud course, and papers will also lie for signav bainos bich we, the undersigned dinle, and Also 30 Motora: Lans, Crawford & ture at the Hongkong, Germin and United FIRE DEPARTMENT skal b MAHOMEDEHOY. DAMA & to... and been.' is tiges Draught of Water when Londed 140 E, chr Policies reamed for long or short periods at places in China in the name of FAZAL Maso assist the undertaking as Subsribers, Mem formerly carried on in Hongkong and other The undersigned requests gentlemen willing ROMEU PAMA. and lately have been carrying hers, or in both capacities, to signify the same LIFE DEPARTMENT
B FAZAL MAHONED DANA & will from on the lists above inentiisted belonge 7th day of December, 1870, be carried on in th
The Subdriptions will not be collected anteas named of MABOREDEBOY DAMA & Co they aggregate $3,500, the ento required to the nawe of ear Bombay firm, and we have authe floating baths and in that event the earthers rised Mr. BAHAL MERHALLEE AKA will be asked whether they desire to recall for Transfer Taxpenses to be borne by the Hongkong, to sign in the name of our Firm ieie vabuoriptions or will consent to have them Purchase of a full from the above said date,
applied to such other scheme as the Committee Dated at Bombay, 10th-November, 1870. 1522133] MAHOMEDRHOY DAMA & Co, The unsual Sutwoription will, us beretofore,
ay be prepared to lug before them. WANTED for the Arsenil, 750) (Seven DUSE & Co. bare this day opened a branch to $10,
and fifty) Grool of Test of their business in Queen's Road, text
HOLMES GRANGER, je Wood nepording to desigua and sfications door bat one to the Hongkong Dispensary; the
ANONG Hon. Secretary. deposited at the office of this paper, and which Stock will be found to cursist of n-Choice A Im 1900 Hongkong, 14th November 1870. may be had on appliantina,
sortment of gemeente AND, GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY
TARÉ COMPANY, LIMITED. AND MA
NOTICE.
Also, atanight laga of same wood, measuring in all 60,000 (ukxty thousand) cubic feet, half
of which to be sumposed of pieces measuring
not leas than from 25 to 30 Jang; the other bult
of logs measuring ant loss than 30 to 40 feet.
FANOY GOODS, Arrived per elcomer « Elgin ********
The wwels of the straight wood to mcrieure, WB, the Undersized, have this day cuteres
into partnership, the business will be
NOTICE:
CHARLES-HI MORGAN
2110 Hongkong, 3rd December: 1870)
FOR SALE. THE FAR EAST Draft and CHINA AND 1 JAPAR ALMANAU FOR 1871," price $3.50,
Opened on the 1st December proxima
It is situated in a quiet and healthy part of the Town (though within five minutes walk of from ite sitqution and adjuncta well adapted to the Post Offico and business suctioh), and in
afford a comfortable and plansant place of so. journ to Familien visiting the City. The Pro- prietors had long experience in catering for the public, and will be násisted by Mrs. Horaces, ho will give speciul attention to the comfort and care of the Ludies and Children honoring the House, with their patronage parties will be available,
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS for Dinger
The RESTAURANT will be found very con voulant for Gontlemen resident on the Hill and the Publia generally: Monthly Board on mo derato terma
The Two BizLIARD Rooms are furnished with Thurston's Best Tables, and crery con- veulen on will be found for the comfort of playera
THE HONGKONG FIKE INSURANCE Ter COPLANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Ow 2104 Hongkring, 12th December, 1870, Every variety of the chancent WINES, and SPIRITS will be kept constantly on hand, and vg|supplied at very moderats rites. HD Trimfer Booke of the Company will be "N- Clequit, and coay. English-tunde 4-whel WARM AND COLD BATHS.
days included. angle hores or pair. Stree leather bood, guests will be provided Closed from the 18th to the Slut instant, CARRIAGE, with pole and shafta for And every ponvenience for the comfort of
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., up, der be seen at Mr. WETION
General Managers, stables. Apply to A, C, exre of Daily ProN-ORAIN-RIBE from any part of the City Hongkong Fire Ing. Co., Limited. Oflensual les
to the Commopolitan Hotel, TEN GENTS.
18:2064 Hongkong, 25th November, 1876,
EISTADTREET AUFER,
when saw for service. But less than one foot carried on raceforward under the style and both square at each end, zat
Trof Rose & flo..
PS J. E, ROBINSON,
tf 2043. Hongkong, 21st November, 1870
PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY.
Farzone wishing to-tender for the supply of (Signed) J. ROSE. the same, are invited to apply to the Director of the Aramal as soon possible, stating the price and the tino required by them to fulfil part-or-all-the contract. The Persona whos Tender will be accepted, will have to caine to or send his agent to the Arsenilin order that contract, many he wade in due form. The wood to be contructed for to be deliverable at the jetty of the Foochow Arsenal
182.2154
No Unalome Dues have to be paid on the wood, it being government supply
THE VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE Trader Books of the Company, will be Closed from the 18th to 31st instant, bath days inclusive.
AUGUSTINE BEARD &Co
Secretaries .974 2116 Hongkong, Brd December, 1870.
YHE; TOURISTS QUIDE—POORDT
FORM REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objeels of Natural History, Furniture, So, with the Parti, and Mandarin Pronan- diation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Paris.
The Daily Press-Ofice,
HE above Company is prepared to accept risker on MERCHANDISE with arsinge
318 2002, Hongkong, Jet December, 1870. -
NOTICE
fent of all my STOOK IN TRADE. HAVE this day executed a Deed of Assign
at oureset rates, from HONGKONG to SAN Plant, Couls, Machinery, Gpods, Obottels and
FRANCISCO per STEAMER fra CÍLAS Efren to DAVID ROBERT FLATOK ORAWFORD, P IRON BAILING VESSEL, and thus pers, as a Trustee for all my Creditors, h RAI to cities in the Eastern States between PORTLAND & BALTIMORE on the Atlantic,
NARDAVID ILLINGWORTH. Hongkong, 18th November, 1870,
both ports included, and between MILWAUKEE NOTICE, A
Agents
and ET, LO in the interior both inclusive. W FOR Refer to the above, the Under Also on MERCHANDISE F PA by RAIL- aigned hege to announce that the whole ROAD from SAN FRANCISCO piss of the STOOL-IN-TRADE, Goode and Chattels the Eastern States un above at 68% pot Me IX, ILLINGWORTH, with the Interest in MARK RUSSEL & Co. the age of the Ereraines, West Point, wherein his business has boen carried on, will be sold by 1461 Hongkong, 0th Augast, 1870, Public Anction on the 11th January 1871, at nout, of which fall particulars will be shortly 10. BE SOLD by priyata coairsct, the bupublibed. Proposals for the relanse of the promines now in the occupation of Patire sencers, all the Stock-in-Trade, &c., the Supreme Court, Chicon's Road Core Te will be losired up to the This day of Juny not disposed of by the 1st February next, the 1871 building will be to let either, as it stands or All persons having claims against, and all arranged as two sets of office and dwelling partier indebted to tho anid D. ILINGWORTH,, rooms, with godown accommodation on the are requested to furnish particolars of their Praya, or na Chambers or offices, flats or pots demands, and to pay smont of their
respective debta to
DURAWFORD, "IS Trustee of the Estole and Effects Kof the Jail/1y. Jungworth.
Apply to Mears. RAWLING, MEDLEY & Oo, foret tongkung Diapenaazy) fipre Plans for rearranging the Premises muy be seen
JARDINE, MATHESON & DO:
Ar..
2m 2128 Hongkong.-5th December, 1870551 2046 Hongkong, 18th Mazember, ID,
Iw 2168 Hongkong, 12th Degemlier, 1870,
FOR SALE, on board the barque Hensy
old cheup,
Miller, 2 English Built BOATS Wille
Apply by etion, to A, B, C, Daily Per
2140
EDMUND B. HOLMES.
34 215 Hongliong, 10th December, 1970
PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, FOR SALE BROADWOOD'S COTTAGE GRAND FRAM
No. 17, PIANOS expressly for this climate. f 18521 PRAYA CENTRAL. 10at. 19 Extra ainags and covers,
HONGKONG & CHINA. GAS COMPANY, LIMITED
OTICE.On the lut of December, and until further notice, the price of gas will be Four Dollare peral000 anbio feel, instead of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents as heretatora, 1
NEWTON, DA
SW Manager 23023 Hongkong, 17th November, 170 - HONGKONG AND WRAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY LIMITED. MY RE TNTII farther notfoe, the Company are
1m 2140. Flugtong, 8th Decomber, 1870. FOR BALE EAN PIPES, i in. to 4 in..."..
Buller TUBES, 2 is Line
-FRICKEL & Co. Im-2019-bikes 13rd November, 1670..
`FON BALETAME
CASE CHOCOLATE,
Tigre
Cowpagalo Frunonise. MA
DEBODE, DUBOIS & Co.U prepared to tow Vessels to and from FOR SALE, AN Zv 3149 Hangkong, 8th December, 1970. Whampoa, and remetal them in their Blog
Dooks with Caisoon gates), at v HE Thorough Bred Australian gelding |(40) FORTY OENTS PER SHEET,/!
JAVELIN," by Consack, out of” Jen Paddy Me By Under, Part 1 M
G. N. MINTO
Becretary.
ny land." BRGY LANE, CRAWFORD & O t1787 Hoogkg, 29th September-1870
009 Hongkong, 7th April, 1870,
Jutimations,
港香
FANWANTED ON BOTTOMRY.
FROM FIVE TO SIX THOUSAND MEX.
DOLLARS, For Repairs of the British Barque "EAGLET". W. HuGxas, Muster; on s voyage from this to Swillow:
Tenders te bent is to the Coleraigned patil noon TODAY, the 19th inst.”
BOURJÁU, HUBENER & Co,
a. Agents, Brifkih Bargue" Bagle," 34-2156 Hongkong. 12th December, 1570. *PED Ofeda of the Undervigard, and His,
Netherlands': Majesty's Consalate, havo this day been REMOVED to Qubon's Road, No. 42, formerly Mesars. Lane, Crüwford & Co.' Anction Rooms,
EDVÅRD SCHELLHASS & Co. 12157 Hongkong, 12th December, 1870,
NOW OPEN.
BIENTAL HOTEL
3. B. HOLLAND, Bole Propristar.
BOWLING ALLEY 8,
BILLIARD ROOM.
BIFLE GALLEBY
A MUSIO ROOM,
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING RDOÜS,
NEW BEDROOMS... 21011
AND LIBRARY. [Deo. 2 INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAKEHOLDERS CHAREHOLDERS are hereby noticed that kin accordance with the 36th Clause of the Articles of Aasquiation of the Company, the second call of Twelve dollara and fifty cents per share is payable on the 31st December Current, at the Hongkong and Shinugbaí Banking Corporation.
Intoreet at the rate of Twelve per dent, per sonum will be charged on all calls paid after that day.
The Transfer Books of the company will be closed from the Fifteenth day of December. to the First day of January, 1871, both days inclusive..
By order.
A NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary. f 2135 Hongkong, 7th December, 1870. CARPETSI CARPETS!
CARPETS
&o, &
HF andersigned invite inspection of the
UNDERMENTIONED GOODS, reqrived by late Steemera-
2,500-yarda·lat quality, TAPESTRY CARPET, from 75 to 85 dents per yards,
ז'
BORDERING FOLL SAME,
from 40 centa.
50 VELVET PILE SOFA CARPETS,
$6.50 to $17.50. **.
VELVET PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.50.
TAPESTRY PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.75.
PRINTED CLOTH, superior quality, $6.50,
ALL WOOLREPS, $):25 per yard.
Alan
BINDING AND LOOPS.
[PRICE $2) PER MONTH.
fatimations.
, LUSITANO TUBATKE.
J.
“ONE NIGHT MORE
WIZI THE
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS,
TAIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, kember 18th, 1870.
JOHN
BENEFIT
OF
EDWARDS,
4 Gooi Dyr, Juhu, J.- Tthe carnost request of several Admitive
and the whole Coiapang
A MAGNIFICENT BILL. WELL BE "
PRESENTED; Eshrasing all the Novelties of the Season; i NOTICE—A copy of the Mack-Admimil
WIT given to each Patron at the door ca tha Night of Performance.
POPULAR Prices: " Admission to all parts of the house excepting | boxes, $1.00.
6 Sea Proprusing, "- 216 Hongkong, 12th December, 1570
KO-SHING THEATRE.
AORINESE THEATRICAL TERFORM ANOE, by a Company of very good Chi- uese Actors, will take place in the above Theatre, Queen's Road Wert, for seven days and nights, commencing from 14th and ending on the 20th December, Sunday excopted. All actors of this Compray and well-known for their Theatrical skill, and a doubt all per- formances will be performed with great success.
First class Set
Ond Dollar. I 2106 Hourkong, 13th December. 1820.
· FOR SINGAPORE HENANG, AND
CALCUTTA... THE Steamship
TH
"HINDOSTAN,” Captain H. d'Smidt. will leave for the abors" Ports on TUESDAY, the 20th out, ut moon:
Despatches will alone at 11.3 A.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply t
DAVID EASSOON, SÙNG 2d 2167 Hongkong, 18th December. 1870.
YUTIJE
THE interest and responsibility of 31.
FRANCESCA DALIETO in the Luninese the "Rose and Crown" Tavci, censed on the 30th itimo.
C. VALERIO
Proprietor
1 163 Hongkong, 12th December, 1978,
NOTICE.
·
WING to new business arrangements, the Power to sign my mume hitherto held by ray friends, Mesaro. 517wyLI, SCHOYER & O., has been withdrawn and cancelled from this
عامة
CHAS. RD. LEGGATT. Yokohama, 10:b November. 1870,
THE
NOTICE.
THE basincs hitherto carried on in my owo name, will, froin and after its dulo, be under the Style und Frur of
CHARLES E. LEGGATT & co..
CHAS. ED. LEGGATT. Yokohama, 10th November, "1870.
NOTICE. A
M
“B. THOMAS JAMES ALFRED SCOTT,
is anthorised to a'ga our name, and to transact business on our behalf.
CHARLES E LEGGATT & Co.
I 9169 Yokohama, 10th November, 1870
A LECTURE will be delivered by the Rev. A Dr. LEGGE, OG
"CONFUCIOS, THE SAGE OF CHINA," in Union Cliare, TO.HORROW, the 1 'izat, at 8.30 PONIŠK
A Reading will be given on Wednesday, the 21st, at the same boar
Other lectures and foalings by various gen- slemen will be given during Jancary and February, 1971, of which day notice will ho
[For Cash only,
WILLIAM PEA ODOK & Gopaliabed.
Bucacssora to T. Jones & Co.
45 and Gwen's Boað.
tf 2038 Hongkong, Zlat November, 1870.
ALEXANDRE BOYER.
SELLING OFF.
“Admission Free,
3d 2161 Hongkong. 12 December, 1870.
Notices to Consignees.
BARQUE LOCK KEN, FROM GLASGOW. YONSIGNELE of Cargo-by the Kore vessel LEXANDRE BOYER being about to of Lading for countersignature to the under leave the Calmy, has the honor to inform signed, and to take lugmoito delivery of their the public and gentry of Hongkong that, from Goods. and after the 31st of November, he will dispose
of his large and valuable stock of Millinery, will be landed and stored at Consignees risk- Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel Drapery, &o, at considerably reduced rates on and expense. cost price.
Few Colored BILES.
Coloured VELVETS,
French Fonlarda for DRESSE
Burago and Fancy DRESSES. Bio CRAPES.
'Black Fronch MERINOES. Plais and Coloured FT.ANNELS. Black ALPACAS and PARAMATTAS. Ladies' ready-made Black 8ILK, VELVET
and CLOTH JACKETS.
A Large Assortment of TRIMMINGS,
Plain and Fanoy, for Dresses. Selection of Funcy OLUTAS, for Gentle
con's SUITS.
A
The Latest Fashions of Ladies' CLOTH
JACKETS.
Gentlemen's ready-made SHIRTS. Gentlemen's Fancy COLLARS: Ladies and Gentlemen's White Cotton
BOOKS and STOCKINGS! Gentlemen's Coloured SILK SOARVES and
NEUFTIES.
French Coloured MUSLINS Plain, White, Striped and Checked
LINS...
Plain, White and Grey LINENS. Fancy Colored LINDSAYS, ** Coloured CHINTZ for SOFAS, &. Printed PERCALES.
D, KARBERG & U ARNHOLD,
Agents #2162 Hongkong. 19th December. 1870.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per M. M. Uo.
· steamer »Province, are requested to su in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Cargo before the 13th instant, or they will be landed, and stored at their rek und expense.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal agent. 2149 langkong, 9th December, 170,
ONSIGNEES of 2 Cows of Sansages from Miller, are requested to take immediate delivery, Syluvy (mark W), per bargne Heavy or they will be sold for freight and expenses, 3a 2150 Bongkang, 10th December, 1870, NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES.
Y D THE consignées of T "FOL. over *TC, 150
Sales Cotton, shipped by Mesare Voltar MUB&C of Galle, per 8 6. Australia, are request f to take imediata delivery from the Company'k halk Fort William, where the goods are now lying at the risk and experie
Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS and
BONNETS.;
Ladies' Fancy Lace SHAWLS.. Rich Black Lace JACKETE..
- Ladies' and Grutlemen's French Kid BOOTS,
Gentlemen's high Grey FELT KATS. Baby's Lace CAPS.""" Ladies Coloured BELTS, Plain
White Litem and Embroidered ........ HANKEROHEFS
A great and variety of Flowers for HATS
and BONNETS.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS.
Gentlemen's STIOKE.
English Woollen "BLANKETE:
Small ANTIMAUCAKSARS
Loves Window CURTAINS.
Ron! Coral JEWELLERY.
W MACAULAY, Superintendent. P.&O. S., K. Uo,'a Ofice,
Hongkong, 7th December, 1870,
ELF 2144 ONSIGNEES per O. S. S. Cal's sitesmer Achilles, are hereby notified, flint the enggos is being lauded at Mesars. RongELL & CÔN, Godowns, where it will Fe, at their risk. The ongo will be ready for delivery on and after the 9th inst. Gooda renuining in Stor after the 16th just will be antient to Itent.
Bill of Lading will be counteraizued, by
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Queen's Road,
7d $146. Hoogkong, 8th Decerüber, 1870. HOLMSDALE, PROM LONDON, YONSIGNEES of Gurgo by the abova vessel ure requested to send in their Bills of
Bigned, ant to take immediate delivery of their Gooda
French SPRINGS for BEDS, UANOPIES, Lading for Coautorsignature to the under.
Imitation French JEWELLERY,
A/Lund expense..
GILMAN & Co.
Black Jet JEWELLERY, for Mourning, do will be landed and stored at Consignees risk Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel French and English GRAMMARS. French and English DICTIONARIES Fancy Wall PAPERS and BORDERS. Fandy ENGRAVINGS, Plain and Goloured. Frouch and English PERPUMDRY. from
the best Tandon and Paris House, SADDLERY, completa with BRIDLE,
REINS and SADDLE CLOTHS. TOYS for Children, de, &o.
MIRRORS and STORE FIXTURES, Quvon's Road Central
17th November; 1870.
NOTICE.
f 1983 Hongkong, 10th November, 1870. SHIP • DUNMAIL," FROM LONDON, CONSIGNEES of Curgo by the above vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the undersigned for countersigna tura They are hereby inforsaëd that the kame now being Inndal ut. Mr. E NORTON'S Ofoes, on the Prays, and argrequested to take immediata delivery, on receipt of notice that Itt 2040 the goods are at hand, failing which, suols dargo. will be sold, after forty-eight louce, for account. of those concuraed,!
the
S ALEXANDER BOYER will close about
The expense of procuring and delivering t the end of December, all persons being in cargo will also have to be buran by the Con debted to him will plaasa pay their, bills before signces."
the 20th of the present month,
And all persons baving any claims against
4. BOTER plouse send in for payment.
tl 2152 Hongkong, 10th December, 1870.
GILMAN & Co. Agents for Peler. 27ompson, tate Maste
Ship Dumail.
944 Hongkong, 28ril May, 1650-