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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 41
Arrivals,
號一十一百四千四箏
日六十月一十年未辛治同
Banks.
Docks.
Dec. 26, OHAR PACHA, Brit. bk., 398, Rice.
Chiefoo 13:h December General-Car H "ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
NESU.
Dec. 26, Odessa, Brit. str., 1,000, Wm. Bar-
kitt, Shanghai 23rd December, Kice an Cotton-WM. POSTAT & CO.
'CORPORATION,
PORT OF AMOY,
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 2771 DECEMBER, 1871.
Auctions,
WEEKLY SALE.
SUBSCRIBEDUAPITAL-5,000,000of Dellare; CHIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and GOMA Motion, GA KONN
Court of Directore:- Chairman HoN. R. ROWETA
Dea, 26, CANTON, North Ger. hk., 364, L. CF R Reblos, Fiq
Deputy Chairman-1: Pres, UEsq.
Douskea, Hamburg July 5th, and Capo Town 7th October, General-WM. PUs TAG & Co.
Dec. 26, 1.LC.M. g-b. Cuan-01, 28, Foyn
tor, from Macao 26th December. Dec, 26, WABaron, Brit, str., 1,505, James Thomas, from Canton, Gential.--JAR DINN, MATHESON, & Co.
Repartures.
Dec. 26, KWANGruso, sir, for East Coast. Dec. 26, SHAIKH, str., for Whampoa, Dec. 26, H.I.M.C. g-b, Pexa-crAC-HOI,
Reports.
A. Frost, Bay, W. Lainn, Esq. H. Melobst», Req
Jalan Menke, Esq.
£. Barroso, Big. U. F. Weller, Meg
Managers
Hongkong James Orelg. Esq...
Chief Manager.
Shanghai David Molean, Esq. Landon Bankers-Landon and County Baske
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED..
On Current Deposit Accounts at the ruts of 1 per cent, purahnum on the daily balance.
'On Fixed Depositar→→
For 3 months' 2 per cent. per autua.
A
....... 12
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED Credits-granted on approved Securities, and very dusori aon of Banking and Exobangia
siness transacted. Drafte-granted on London, and the chior
The British Jork Omar Packin reporte left helor on Dreember 13, and experienced Tight variable winds and fine weather throughorofal pluca in Europe, India, Australia, ont the passage.
Amories, China and Japan.
i
The British steamer Odessa reports left Shanghat on December 23rd, had strong N.E. winds throughout the passage.
The North Gran bark Fantos reporta left) Hambur on July 5th; crossed the EquÁ RADA Auquet 11th in 27,34 W.; to the 28th August strong S. gate, in fat. 34.5 S, 18 W., di mag bulwark's Bod swept the decks, ut into the Cape to repair on September 16th, and left on October 7th; variable frem
foes of the Corporation,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Mangyon
t? 10091
No. 1, Queen'e Road, Fast,
Hongkong, 9th September, 1671.
TER MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY (LIMITED.) HEAD OFFIan, KotaL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON:
DON MANDERS are informed that the Dogs COMPANY'S ESTAblishments at the whore Port, afford every facility, "at moderate charges,
REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS
CLEANING AND PAINTING IRON
SHIPS AND STEAMERS,
THEIR LARGE GRANITE DOČK. tae 286" féen longth on the blocks, and at average spring tidas con roooiro Vongola of 16 to 1, 17 feet drangbt. It has a
me CAMION GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL STEAM TUMP
"ARQUES & Co. will sell by Fablic Ave.
THIS DAY
the $7th December, 1871, at noonewa At their Sules Rooms, Queen's Roud, (adjoining ANNAM. Driscoll's) 100 Pieces BLANKETS:
25 Bage RAISING,
15. Casks BEER, mab 4, dezen,.
11 Chess BUTTER, (och 2 dezon 3 lbs.
50. Doan Joan, Matin: Farrina's EAU DE
WMACOLOGNER D
50 Pieces Tourelling RUGS..
100
Table CLOTHA
29 Dozen TURT WINE,
200 Oaser Chess Yellow SOAP. Blogk CLOTHS, GIN, CLARET, AB- SINTHE.
And "Ailfige
And an Engineers' work-shop átted with Lathes ard Tools, driven by steam. Tron and B Fanndriba, Boilermakera abop, a large Smithy, and Carponton and Bont-builders' sheds. superintended by rosičine Eukipeans.
Their two muller GRANITE DOCKS ́can receive, at spring tides, Vessela drawing 12 feet.
Spare, Timber, and other Dock-yard misterial: Kapt in stocki
Quarters for Opers, and a DRY GODOWN Lor STORES; of Fossole fndar repair. *H* 2917: Amos. Disetumber Lads:
•KO 0:0 HO W............ D.O.UK.
RIVER MINA
theuce, mostly from the Southward and Wos CAPITAL $1,000,00 IN 10,000 SITARES try to the Blocks and is purtaped out by Steam.
wurdenme to Ombay Passage on 2nd Dec.: entered the Pazifié Drean, passed the Baske Island on 31 December; strong. N.E. winds from thence till arrival.
The Bremen burk Meteor reports leli New port 4th August, crossed the Equator Septem ber 381 23.10 W., had S. Rasterly winds to this 14th September, then had N.. wind after the 15th winle; passed the meridian of-thel Care of Good Hops October 6th is 20.08 5: after which Westerly winds to the China Sea, light Northerly winds to 1ts one. ., ter which light Statherly and veering to Etil
spiral.
The Freneb baru Atoung reports lef: Saigon on 181b November, and experienced strong XE. winds and high ran the first part of pse sage to the 24th, when had light winds; on the 19th December, peaori the French bark Globe, at 13 N, long. 11981 East, then bid light winds till urrival.
Vossels from Ports in
OF £10 EACH.
FIRST ISSUE, 39,000 SHARES, £2 TID-UP.
C. Directura.
SYTH A. APOAR, 74, Lerogater Gate (Director of the National Bank of India), Firm, Ar- CAR & Co Calentia. AZELANDER FAIRLIE CUNINGHAM (Director of the Credit Ponger of England, and of the London, Chatham-snd Dovor Railway) GEORGE HAY DONALD ON (Director of the English, Sottish, and Australian Carter- ed Bank), Fira, DONALDSON, LAMBERT & Co., Australia and New Zealand.
WILLIAM DUNN, Lime Street Square, Firm of
Port Elizabeth and Natal WILLIAM DUNN &O, London, and of
P. LUTSCHER, into PASTRE BROTHERS; Austin Free Dicator of the anglo-yptian Banking Company,)
GEORGE MACNAIR, 44, Hamilton Terrace. WILLIAM THOMAS MARTIN, Great St. Helen's, late of the Firin of MARTIN, DYCE & Co., BREAYAL and Jaya Joss THOMPSON RONNIE. 123. Feschuran
(Corrested to Date FROM HONGKONG, Vessel's Name.
For Data of Traving expected in Europe and America. O-in-Chin...... London Aug. 15 Brunette New York......Aug. 19 Bobert Fletcher....New York......Oct.
3
7
A chail fa)........London... Oct. Glanco Jalin Am Catherine......
New York......Oct. 13
Veronica... Fuiga
New York...not. 14 New York......Nov. 3
FROM WHAMPOA. Deerhound...London... Aug. 9 Fokin New York. Aug. 21. A. L. BasGold........Now. Fork......Sept. 22 Otteronpe.
London........Sept 20 London Sept. 27 New-York.Oct. 1 ..New York......Oct. 26 Lenden......... Nov. 4 New York......Nov. 7 London.........Nov. 7 Now York......Nor, 18 FROM AMCİ.
Lord Macanley..
Onward..
Birdston.
Coros....
Orpheus
Leander. Danercont
Stauboy......
Ardoatinny. New York.... July 20 .New York......Aug, 2 New York......Aug 7 New York......Sept. 6 New York..... Sept. 12 New York,... Sept. 97 .New York......Oct. 31 New York......Oct. 24
Star of Olins..
Chintoo
Bogeror
Labra......
J. F. Erichern......New York......Nov. 32 FROM Foodnow.
Lendum.........July
Harlaw.
Maitland....London.Jaly
Lahlon.....
7
8
Fire Queen. Lerdon.........July 12 Sir Lancelot New York....July 17 Duke of Abercorn...London... Jaly 24 London....July 27 Lentoa.... Aug.
Auz. 9 .Ang. 12
Wm. Ritson..
Silver Eagle.
Her Majesty
Landerdale.
Schieballica.....
Eme...... Rifleman
Melbrekt......
Benefactor
Kelso
Holmsdale.
F. Nightingale:
London...
London...
London
Aug. 17
New York....Aug. 18 New York......Aug. 22 ..London.........Aug. 26
Maiden Queen........ London.......Sept.. S
.London..... Sept. 4
New York......Sept. 16. New York: Sept. 21 Loudon.........Sept. 22 Londoa.......Sept. 94 Tondoa....... Sept. 26 New York.... Sept. 28 London Sept. 30 Beaton..
Oct, 26 London. Oot 28 Pot. 28
Hopewell...
Thyatira
Margarita',
Lorne (e),
Mary Whitridge...New York...
Devena.......... Killarney.....
Oluba Brockham..
Whintell Argnannt... Leucadia
Lendus...Nor. London... Nov. ..London......... Nov;
Loadou. Nov. 21
FROM SHANGHAI,
London....July 8 London. July 18 ..London. July 18 Bir Wm. Wallace.....London... July 19 Arracad..............London.........July 29 July 25 July 26
Woodlark.....
Lottar.
Waymouth... ..London.....
Daylight...
Aaaie Bow..
Eliza-5baw
Everest.
.London.........Aug.
New York:
.Lundem.
London.
J. R. Worerster..... London
Yeavering Bells.
Red Deer.
Golden State.. Pons Elit Daylight.: Serica... Avunu....
Dervent...
Araoor...... Guinevere Seatoller.....
Aug 17 Aug. 9
Aug. 10
Aag. 18 London.
...Abb. 18 London, Aug. 22
New York, Sept. 4 New York Sept. London, Sept. 7 New York...ept. 12. Loudon Sept. 13 Lea lus.
Sept. 14 Loudoв.......Sept. 21. London. ....Sept. 23 London Sept. 28
N, B. Paliner, New York......Sept, 30 City of Aberdeen...New York......Oct.
Londor...Oct. 5
Hope..........
Tonbridge........ ..New York......Oct. Bernard (u)London... Bot. Willy Bickmer......New York................Oct.
Constanti.........
Tritsing
Fort Repent.
3 7
London.......Oct, 19 New York,.....Oot, 20 Londan...... ..Oct. 20 Elizabeth Graham...Inados.. ....Oct. 20 Centurion.......London..
....Oct. 21
Ocleatial Queen London Oct. 23
Endeavour...
Hector (i). Harilah.. Midnight.. Victoria Nyamas Jeannie Lonttit. Aîlä.
„NEW YOTE.....Oct. 30 Loon......Nov. 7 New York......Nov. $ New York......Nov. 9 London...Nov. 13 New York.....Nov, 15 Loados Nor. El Jady Louise.................New York......Nov. 21 Crest of the Wave...London......Nor: 21
• Dismasted at Hongkong.
Auction Sales To-day.
MARQUES & Co. Sundry Articles.
AYRES & Co. Bundry Artioles.
street, and Aberdeen, Shipowcer (Director of the Standard Bank of British South Afrion.
BAMUEL SAUNDs, late of Messra, Bargas &
Co., Alxandria,
Bankore.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF ZUOTLAND, Nicholas
Lane, London, and its Brandbe. Tinderwriter
Starstory, Joan Juskra TIDD.
JUREPH ANGOS.
URING eagh year it is proposed to pay Dthe Shareholders. But yearly, upon their paid-up Capital, intercet at the rate of $ per cent, per annum; and, so soon as practicable after the expiration of each year, a Poft and Lose Account will be made up, showing the results of the basiness, duo provision boing wade for all outstanding risks. “
Out of the Profits will first be paid an addi tional 5 per cent on the pad-up Capital, mak ing, with the interest to be paid, as arplained above, 10 per cent, to the Shareholders,
AHLE above-granita Hoored DOCK, of the Follow ur Dimicustoms, viz: Length, 800 Feet, Breadth at Botton, 40. fict, is capable of receiving Vorsale drawing 13 to 16 fost, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Treak ribs The above premices comprises large Machine shop, containing a
WITHWORTH'S INDA SUREW CUTTING GAP LATRE, DRILLING, AND SOLEWING MACHINES, BANDA LARGE SMITHY, & & &
Large Godowusaro on the premises for look of Woods, Metal, B.; o, always on hand. STOWAGE OF CARGO, &., 30. large.
The Dock Steam Tug Koosung is available at all times to tes vassals to de from, Sea, at cur rent rates, on application tarjo
J. 8. LAMONT.
Buy erintendent. The list of Charges for lighting or remetal
vessels cam Le obtained from Biesers, NORTON, LETALL & Co., Hongkong. 7 576,
Messra LANE, Cavroep & Co. Shanghai May 3
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
Orissa, the following Choice assortment DOSE & Co-bave received, per Mail Steamer of GOODS, Comprising:—
FRENCH MILLINERY and FLOWERS: FEATHERS and PLUMES DE PAGA
A sarlett of oiler GOODS. TERM OF SATE-Caah before delivery in Mexican Dollera weighed at 7.1.7.—————
2218 Hongkong, 26th Peocin ber. 1871.
PUBLIC AVOTION,
麥:三拜禮 號七佘月二十英港香 In imations.
__________ fufimations.
THE HONGKONG AND OBINA GAS OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS' PRIZE COMPANY, LIMITED,
INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE Transfer Books of the Company will be A
both days included.
Love the 16th to the 30th is
A TEWTON.
278 2079 Hongtong, 4th December, 1871. NOTICE.
"THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Transfer Books of the Co the
CLOSED from the 10th to the Bist just both daya İzelusivo, non vfuraha,
JAS. B. COUGHERIE
Secretary.. 30d 2071- Hongkong, let Dodambor, 1871.* PHL HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTION TO SHAR
(PRIOB $24 PER MONTH
Jutimations..-
LUSITANO THEATRE.
Lowes and Managon. E. D. HATGARTH.
∙Pianid....
01305, de berbe riven, that the Sixth GREAT
MR. A. SINGER.
SUO CE 6 %
OF THE MIKADO TROUPE · JAPANESE PERFORMERS.
от
THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, DECEMBER 27TH, 177.
in HER OF FAT CHARACTER CHANGES, MISS NELLIR HOSMER
For further particulare ces Programovz.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Ordinary MEETING of the Share- holders of ibe boyo Company, will be held at tho Hend OBee, Victorm, Hongkungs THIS DAY, the 27th December, patins, at 8 o'plask PM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Comanttee, together with a Statement of Account of 31st Octobor, 1871,
By order n the Committee, i
General data AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. 271 2058 Hongkong 27th December, 1871. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTIOE is hereby given that the Reg ter Tf Shares of the Company, will be closed from the 7th to the 87th day of December, prar- ima, (beil days inclosive) during which period no tranator of Shores will ta registered. By order of the Comillas,ASAR CLOSED from the 16th to the Slat inst, AUGUSTINE BEARD 20. GRAND
Sensor jew General Agents, JARDINE, MATHESON 0,274 2059 Hongkong, 30th November, 1-
General Manager
THE INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, Hongkong Fire Tamurance Company,
LIMITED, Lamited. In 2062 Hongkong, 1st December, 1871. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG-LIMITED.⠀⠀
NOTICE
HE Tractor Books of the Company will be
THE
TRES & Co. will sell by Publio Anction, both days included.
THIS DAY.
the 27th December, 1871, at their Sales Rooms,
Queen's Road, at noo
400 Rolls sorted WALL PAPER, 109 dezen SOCKS and STOCKINGS, 150 dozon HANDKERCHIEFS, 0 nieoca FLAN NELS, 25 pieces TWEEDS, 20 piece Black. CLOTH 20 pieces OHINIZ, 100 plecen PRINTS
6 ranas American TOBACCO 20 Ebis. ALE, 50 cues GIN COMBS CONCERTINAS ALBUMS DECANTERS, SPOONS, CLOOKS Pin KNIVES CLASSES, LA vender WATER, Nete PAPER
For accent of the need),
18 cases Safety MATCHES, del 300 dozen. 16. Fuocy SOAPS, each 28 boxes. 80 Palm Tree GIN.
114 hores Yellow 50APPLIA Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivary in
24 Haugkong.97th December, 1871.
FURNITURE BALE, S
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to well by Public Anction, at the residence of H. June, Esq., Peel Street,
TO MORROW,
the 28th December, 1871, 5.2 F.M. The whole of the Handsopta HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COpsisting of Dabink Covered CHAIRS, COUCHES, Marble top TABLES, overy Bins PLANO, made expressly for this TAINS, Teak Diniay TABLE CHAIRS, climate, ENGRAVINGS, MIRROR, CUR SIDEBOARD, WHATNOTS, CHANDE LIER, WARDROBES, Iron BEDSTRA DO, Marble top WASESTANDS 3 SERVICES,
The new TL WED, “ Paris in Flames," | Marble-top BUREAU, Gluss and Crockery * Paris in Ashes."
- Ladine SILK; BEAVER, FELT, VELVET and STRAW HATS; new deaine, Janice Paris RIDING HATS. - Ladies' SILK and VELVET HATS, Ses Skin Trimming, at ng mg
The New SHAWL COSTUME, in CRET BRONZE, BROWN and OLARET.
Long and German VELVETS. TERRY and TARTAN do
· MARONE, SLATE, QERESE and BLACK. SATINS
LACE MUSLIN, CAMBRIO SETS
Plain and Figured BRIDAL VEILS. DR. Blick, White and Brian M. 8. Satin BOOTS,
Choica Claristmas PRESENTS.
TOYS and GAMES.
ROSE & CO.;
Wallinglim Street and Queen's' Rɔad; -tf 2093 Boatten. 5th December, 1871
Before any further division of Profits takes place amongst "the Sharsholders, one-fourth, Buy 25 per cent. of the residue, will be rateably divided amongst those Lasurera out of whose CHRISTMA-SI--CHRISTMASH business Profits have been made daring tho
year.
The undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the abore Company of this Port, Shanghai, Fooohow, Hanko, and Yokohama,nity are preparted to accept Marine Risks at our
rent rates.
CHRISTMASU
8 the above Festival is approaching, the Undersigned beg to infofur the commu-
of Hongkong that they are preputed to make CHRISTMAS CAKES of best quality, They bare Oakes, each weighing from 11 to GILMAN & Co
20 lbe, ready on, and make to order Agmis, weighing from 1 to 50lbe, ach, also
Dinon pès and nserted pastries.
+f 2018 Hongkong, 20th November, 1671. NOTICE.
THE HOROKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMIZED.
beving leased the HONGKONG HOTEL to LEE AroNG from the let day of November. 1871, will not be RESPONSIBLE for any Contracts entered into by him, nor for ang Goods supplied to bio or his order.
By order, For the Hongkong Hotel Co. Limited,
ED. BAKER,
Auberving Seal,
Becretary,
# 1870 Hongkong, 31st October, 1871
FOR SALE. BROUGHAM, by Booker, with a move. HARNESS, Silver Mounted, nestly new,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. t 1983 Hongkong, 16th November, 1871. FOR SALE,
A
Bxpected to arrivo okortly.
N (Avoins of Weir'e Sowing MACHINES, at the low rate of $18 each. Apply at. AYRES & CO.'8 "AUCTION ROOMS.
Im 2113 Hongkong, 8th December, 1871.
CALIFORNIA SEEDS.
THE Sabecriber offers for Sale a fine and full
Tortment of Seade of
> ..
CALIFORNIA TREES AND PLANTS. * Alsoga general assortment of VZOETAELE, FLOWER AND GRASS BREDB
DEICH AND JAPAN BULBS
FLOWRLING PLANTE,
SKRUEN, FRUIT TEBES, &C.
E. E. MOORE,
At the OzD STAND,
425, Washington St., San Francisco, California Zim 2097] New Uatingnes ready. [Des.
DEFRIES
I...
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 27, dham Street. Hongkong, LÁŠ received a very fine assortiment. of
HAVE A
tions, comprising fine, inlaid Gold and best Lacquer WARE, guaranteed, gaitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. which can be viewed daily at the above address.
Sole Agent and Representativa in Hongkong for Messrs. KUSH & Co. Tokoba
2 2138 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
ATHAM'S BRANDY in I dot.causs,
SHERRY
POPA
OLARET
BIRLEY & CO.
TO FLORISTS.
Tarties wishing Lurexkes of a large size are: requested to give a few days notice. attended t
WARE, Electro-plate WARE, &c. &
.2 Ladies' Bedan OHAIRS.
· NOTICE, ***) I Transfer Books of this Company will CLOSED from the 16th to the 31st Int., both digs innsive.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & CO., :
Free Secrelerics, Im 2061 Hongkong, lat Terember, 1871, NOTION
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED FA
TAROM this date, there will be no fee charged fur Folicies issued by this Company.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
tí 1877 Tongkong, Jst November, 1871.. DRESDEN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR SEA, RIVER, AND LAND TRANSPORT
DRESDEN.
HE undersigned having been appointed
Gener Agents in China for the thure"] Compaty, are prepared to accopi, liska und lesue potioice of insurance at the current ratce of Premiumi.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that in accordance with the 3-th Clause of the Articles of Anciation of the Company, tho Fourth all Twelve Dellare and Fifi Centa
rare is payable on the 3let. Decomber gur real, at the LONGKONG LED SHANGKAI BINE. ING CORPORATional periodista pada tah
Eaterest at the rate of Twelve per cost per annum will be charged on all ells paid offer The Transfer Books of the Company will be slosed from the Fifteenth day of December, to the First day of January, 1872, both days in-
laive, Hoben By order NVA
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
#227"" Hongkong, 5th December, 1871,
SAUT NOTICE.
FONGKONG PIER AND, GODOWN
COMPANY, LIMITED
Secretary.
Balcony...... Parquette Boxes,
..82.00 ..... 1.00
....10.00
2280 Hoagkong, 27th December, 1871,
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.”-
NASQUE
BAL
AT THE LUSITANO THEATRE. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING, 28TH DECEMBER, 1871,
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Parquette...
Boxce with 6 Stats.....
81.
Ticketa may be obtained at the door of the Theatre on the evening of the Ball.
Doors open at 6:30 pm - 2219 Hongkong, 26th December, 1571. FOR SWATOW, AMOX, AND FOOCHOW.
THE Steamship
"DOUGLAS."
▾
Captain Toppin, will have immediate despatcha. for the above, Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
- DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co, t? 2228 Hongkong.. 27th December, 1871, STEAM TO SHANGHAI. THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s stoamalip
"OTTAWA," will leave for the above plisse about 24 hou after the arrival of the next English Mail,
A. MUIVER, Superintendent. F&O. S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 27th December, 1971 (tf 2220
"STEAM TO TOKORAMA, PHE-P. & OS. N. Uo's steamship
"MADRAS,"
will leave for the above place shortly after p arrival of the next English Wail.
ETHE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING.of.THAREHOLDERS Advertised for the 29th December, instant, for the pur of desfishing any cued Spesial Resolutions as might be prased at the previons Meeting, STANDS ADJOURNED till 3 of FBC DAY, the 5th January. 1872. UAELOWITZ & Co,
18 DENNYS La gente il Cincing Storstary 6m 2193. Hongkong 15th-December, 1871A 28 Hongkong, 22nd December, 1871ra
HONGKONG, FOR SALE, EX “NEW ARRIVALS.”
CAFION, AND: MACAO | Tomte STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
A
N INVOICE of first quality Hoth's
RUSSIAN ROPE, consisting of
RATTLINE-STUFF, HOUSE-LINE MAR
GINE HAMBROLINE, and 8 YARN SPUNYARN.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in 4 stranded ROPE, from 7-inghea downwards. Mexican Dollare weighed at 7.17. All Lots, 3 witle all faultaand errors of description, at par- BOLT BOPE," S chagers rink on the fall of the bammer.
2202 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871,
"AUCTION. OP JAPANESE WAKE"
will sell by Public Ann- MARQUES & CO Miqu, 31 their Sulee Boom, as p Raad, (adjoining Mr. DRISCOLE's) o
FRIDAY,
the 9th December, 1871, at 2 P.M
An Invios JAPANESE GOODS, compri- sing Incgued CATRINES, Glove BOXES, Tea CADIES, Cigar CASES, FANS, Straw UATQUETS, Fishing RODS..
0.
CLOCKS, PICTURES, TOYS, ., .
TERMS OF SAT Cash before delivery in Marican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
2220 Hongkongarth December; 1871.
FURLIO AUCTION,
the
Undersigned bag received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY.
50th day of December, 1871, at No, 32, Corner of Peel and Gags Street, at noon. The property of a Genkman Joaving the Calony, w
Best, English made White LINES, viz. 1 Hand Lead LINES, Signal HALYARDS, LOG- LINES, Fiebing LINES..
PUMP and Rigging LEATHER.
NOTICE
THE Transfer Books of Company will be CLOSED Trom the 1st to the 15th day of “January nest, both dayà izoluded,
By order of the Board of Directore,
AUGUSTINE BEARD, 4. OA,
General Agents. 248 2910. Hongkong 2203 December 1871. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
P. & 9. S. N. Co A. MalVER, Superintendent.
Hongkong, 27th December, 1571.
FOR CALLAO. 183 ▲ 1-American Barque
ftf 2221
"PACIFIC," Hemmerian, Master, has Room for a limited amount of Cargo, for the stove destination.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. 141 2222 Wongkong, 27th December, 1877
FOR
NEW YORK.
THE British Ship
CITY OF ABERDEEN,
will be despatched as above ou the 30th inst., and has room for a few tons of measuremen. goode at a reduced rata.
For Freight, apply to
ofta
OF SHANGHAL
NOTICE.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
THE Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & On. Shareholders in the Cerpany will be 48 2225 Hongkong, 26:1 December, 1871. held at the office of the Company, Vistors, TARGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 15th day of January next, ab 3'a'clock in the afternoon, for Copper TACKS, Copper Boat NAILS and Directors, together with a Statement of Ac
the purpose of receiving the Report of the
fenuts, declaring a Dividend and electing Au [-ditoralią valtavas pad) ago
By order of the Board of Directorn, bustli
AUGUSTINE HEARD, & Co,
Geral geats 443 2011 Fongkoog, 22nd Pocèmber, 1871. THE HONGKONG-PIER AND GODOWN HAIN COMPANY, LIMITED
BURRS.
India Rubber PAOKING.”
Canvas HOSE.
Brown Carrod SHEATHING FELT.
Promnak'μ Patani COMPOSTPION.
The whole of his ROUSEHOLD FURNI SOFT SOAP, for Engine purpoate. TURE, comprising Drawing mon, Dining-
All urders half be refully and promptly root, and Baron, ENGRAVINGS, MIEL Wire Tube BRUSHES, Accoried sizes.
All articles from the Bakery are guaranteed of the finest and best qualities.
D. NOW ROJER & Co, Opposite to the ORIENTAL BANK,
Caccu's Bead To 2080 Hongkong, 4th December, 1871. NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS, Em P. M. S. B. ** America,”
HALIFORNIA APPLES. in Boxes
POTATOES, in Boxes. ONIONS,
CALI
GARLIC,
and, Plated WARE,
RORS, LAMPS, BOOKS, &c.
Catalogue will be seated, and the whola will be on view on and aften Friday, the 20th, inste
Terms of Sale→Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description what arer, at the, purchasera risk upon fall of the Líammer.
J.M. ARMSTRONG,
Vodka auctioneer,
2227 Hongkong, 27th December, 1871.
WANTED
or
Paint BRUSHES,
da
White Brothers' heat Portland CEMENT
KEROSINE CIL
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. if 1169 Hongkong, 10th July, 1971.
OOASTO TOHINA.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
CHAPEL ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
A
*NOTICE.
BEREIRD, CALL: of. TWENTE-FIVE HOLNA RS per Share on the..Shurer of the above nimed. Company, is payable on the Fifteenth day of January, 1875, at the Hong kong and Bhanghai Banking. Corporatiohj where Receipts will be granted for the names
Intercat, the rate of (12) per centum per anium will be ubarged on all Calls unpaid on the 15th day of January, 1879 sy
N. B. DENNIS
THIS: Association has declared a Disidend to Puliay holdern for the fiscal year ending September 30th, 1871, of-15 per cent. on the net premium, payahlo at this Office, or and after January, let, 1872.
Policy bollers are requested to send in parti. calars of their contributions.
RUSSELL & Co.,
¿
Agents.
1 2328 Hongkong, 27th December, 1871. YANG-TSTE INSURANOK ANSOCIA- TION OF SHANGHAL,
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 760,000 TADES
POLICIES granted or Marins Risks to all parts of the World, at current rates. ocistion now returns to all policy holders One-
In addition to the usual Brokerage, this
third of its yearly profile on Insurance business, divided pro sata to the net pranim sontributed
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agnets,
...
tf 1989 Hongkong. 5th December, 1870. IN THE ESTATE OF HAGEN DA SILVA CO., BANKRUPTS. GRANNO
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Acting Seantury 244 2013 Hongkong, 23nd December, 1871.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS **** TAMA, QOMPANY, LIMITED. - Debut, TENDERS V be received nusil THURṢ-| **
^ DAT, the 28th1instaich, for the parching | of the OUKE made at this Company's Worke
the lat day of January next
¿Particulars can be madertained on applies the 15th instant, the Chapel Is and Lights, Went Point
of rejecting any or every tonder wus lighted. The apparatue is Dioptric, is reserved, of the Firat Order, showing all round the hori
MOTOR YANA, NEWTON, zon a Fixed White Light, varied by Flashes
Andrea odhading Manager intervals of ball-a mipote, The uentre of the 176 918) Hongkong, 12th December, 1871 light in 227 feet above High Water, and is LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE N. 6. Consulate, alear weather it will be visible 22 osutical miles).
during a period of one year communcing from ICE is bereby given that, ut a Meeting
CRANDERRIER, BU A SITUATION in a Mercantile Denith de taque an
WALNUTS,
PEACHES, in Tins
APPLES, PFARS
TRAWBERRIES,in Tine. QUINCES A
A.BLACKBERRIES,)
CHERRIES
APRICOTS, GREEN GAGES,
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.
258 2006 Hongkong, 8th Deconiber. 1871.
CHRISTMAS
NEW Y. EAR
AND
HONGKONG RACES
·J, C. KROSE, QUBEN'S ROAD, No. 10,
HONGKONG, AND CIOLICITS inspection of a part of his goods just received per Mail and Sues Conat Steamers, oomprising an 6850rtment of CA EPAUSN for Laden and Gentlemen. Berlu EMBROIDERIES of magufficient designs,
PHOTOGRAPHS, BOTTLE CARTONA ACE FANTAISIE filed with the gioiaest BON BONS, Smoking CAPS SCARES, TIEN, 80.
Bank staty of the Ports of Chips, Stag baj or Tokelme Trelersble, by one who has great expérience au Book-keeper; write a good hand, and cas undertake corresponding on bu sinna mintter
Apply to E. V. C., care of the Iditor of the Daily Press G
1705 Hongkong, 6th October, 1871,
FOR SALE, by private control, the red byst-clean GODOWNS situate on Inland
lot No. 73, opposite the premises formerly so oupied by Mear, FLETCH & Co.
For particulare, o, apply to h
EN TORNER & Co. 4534 Hongkong. 29th March, 1871.
WM. TUSTAU & Co.
ON
INSURANCE COMPANY.
of the proditors of the above eatute held at the North German Consulate on Thursday, the 30th November, 1871, the sccounts of the estute, were exainized and a fisul dividend of 5.125 per cent, declared, **
Creditors of the above esbite can receiva their dividends by making application to the North Gerosas Conval at this place,
(Signed) A. R. HEWLETT,
Adding Forth Geratas Consult
Takow, 1st December, 1871 [74 9223
against the British, abip City
The lighthouse is 63 feet in height from bot toe. The tower is painted black, with the exception of the purapes and window fasinge gente in Hongkong for theaborg Comfordern trust be sent in to the office
B Undersigned hazing toon appointed
which are of granite unpainted: "The Light kepera dwellings and surrounding wall urdy, are prepared to grant Marine risks at of the undersigned on or before the 27th inst
or they will not he recognized. painted white. The light house is situated in ournest rates, vt pho
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., SO MAUGUSTINE BEARD & Co. Lai. B410" 18" N., and Long. 118′′ 15′ 30′′ E. {
Agente if 471. Homurkong, 6th March, 1868..........
3d 245 Hongkong, 23rd December, 1871. „CHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH
WANTED COMPANY, LIMITED. N ¿Cable betionen Bingapore, Baigon, and
---- Hongkong).
NOTE.
MASTERS of Vesicle paming near the
island when bosad into Amoy, are re quested to note any Signals that may be made
HR laterost and responsibility of Mr. Ju
TUB MENER' in cur firm cased on the 81st of December, 1870.
Hongkong and China,
Notember 16th, 1871.,
[3 2164 to them from the Island, to render manislaties to a state in a pond we a
if necenry and possible, and to report the HB Partnership of HUTCHING AND the Coung smber of Customs a thoir Oficial Journal of Saigon, in reference to THE following notification is from the CAMPDELL has been dissolved by Matial arrival at Amoy, consent.
FRANCIS ROTCHINGS. PATRICK CAMPBELL 80 2125 Bentow, 7th December, 1871, US, Christmas Tree CANDLES, Meer charm PIPES, Übera GLASSES Duchase) Marter in my business from this day, R. THOMAS FICKERING DROWN46 Spy GLASSES, BAROMETERS ANE ROIDE THERMOMETERS, Liquor which will in future be conducted under the STANDS, Walking STICKS, Electric BELLS, Style or Firm of E. VINCENT & Clayer an Alarm CLOCKS, Night CLOCKS, 40, de.
11d 2181 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. HBISTMAS GOODS
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
AT THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
Japaffuto Salusted LILY BULBS, LA-193 2141] ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have for Sale
lam duratum).
3d 219 Hongkong, 21st December, 1971.
FOR SALE.
TO. 2 CIGARS, Tanduay's May 1871. LY. Doy. Do. No. 1 Do.
Fortin's April 1871, Tunday's May 1871.
·REYNOLDS & Co.
164 2150 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
MT. VINCENT. if 1076 Swatow, 2nd Octaber, 1871.
NOTION
MR. WILLIAM HEBBY Moons and Ma. MOTO FRIEDRICH, have this day been
admitted parters in our front
LAMMERT, ATKINSON A fr 1248 Hongkong, Mich June, 1870.
TR WILLIAM ABBOTT TURNBULL [Dec. 12 is authorised to sign our firm, from this
BIRLEY, WORTHINGTON & Co.
100 CASES, Bush 1 dozen Quarts, Fine Des.
bert QLARET
Eb Oases; each 1 dozen Quarts, Fine Pele Dry SHERRY
SANDER & Co. · tf 2174 Hongkon 19th December, 1571. FOR SALE SECOND HAND BILLIARD TABLE,
dato.
tf 829 Shoshni, let May, 1871..
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. .
Kook in our firm, cessed on (be 28th of July by mutual censent, and we shall carry on our business, as hitherto, under the anime style.
JSMITH & CO.
tf 1410 Chefoo, th August, 1871,
A. M. BISBER.
Dissional Inspector
3m 2006
Custom House, Harbour Master's Offco,
Amoy, 16th November, 1871.
COTES DE CHINE.
A
PHARE DE CHAPEL ISLAND,
VIS est doond aux suvigateurs qu'à partir de 15 courant le feu du phare de Chipal Talaud a été établi. L'appareil est Dioptrique, the premier ordre et à fet blanc fire varié a iza
I
A GOOD RETRIEVER DOS.
Apply to H. RAMSAY, care of Masura. GILMAN & Co.
1w 2016 Hongkong, 28th December, 1871. NOTICE
A. P office of this paper.
tl 2217 · Hongkong, 26th December. 1871. FOR SALE
two boys recently padded by the French tibe.ANTED-A Portugueas Clerk. Address ernmeit in mark the above ende of this shore cable landed at Cape St. James, depuide
J. W. FULLER
Manager. Singapore, 6th Desember, 1871, ...
NOTICE TO MARINERS
THE STUNDING TELEBRATE ALE länded at Cupe 65. Jumea sve dow marked tre large buoys painted red, with black Puc Bouth line. The South' buoy in stripes or the upper portion; they are moored placed at 8 bables Jength, to the West of the extrema point of the day in about 6, fastoms
(O) CASES CHAMPAGNE, L, Avezer å
do.
OLARET, St. Emilion.
COGNAC.
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· MARESCHINO.
1 2207 Hongkong, 23rd Decourber, 1871. FOR SALE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Is io Hongkong, 8th December, 1871, FOR SALE. BASKET CARRIAGE and Brown
A PAIL of Handsome Black Rangoon tervele d'une demie mibie par des soluta do
water. The North boy is on a line formel kA PONIES, and a wholed CARRIAGE, fumiére. Es hauteur de plun focal est de 227 the two points which mark the entrance to with Harness, ko, all in good order. pieds suglais au deestia de is haute mer. Se poa Nut Bay, and is situated at about portée est de 2 miles marias tu temps clair.ables lougth from the bight of the Bay is base a la gironettar elle cat peinte en noir, Vessels must not anchor on or within this La tour a 63 piele anglais de baateur de in about 2 lat water
exoption da parapet et de la façadedenfestire line feltber to the East of the Buoys, or use. qui sont de grupit non peint. Les logements the latter for moorings attende dea pardiens et les murs environmunta past printe es blaue Le'pbare est situð par Latin tudo N. 2 10 18, et par. Longitude E.
15 59′ BU",
AVIS. ES Orpitainen de unvires paint auprés de l'ile se rendant & Amoy, sont pris de remarquer les signaux qu'on peut leur faire do
A by Thurston, all couplets. With now TUBE Undersigned having this day entered Ite; de rendre tout scour Leonsmuiro at pas
THAETON, last American style, with Clots. Price $250.
India Bubbor Springs, complete.
A pair of Java PONIES
An American BILLIARD TABLE, Com
plate, with Cuos, &c. Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
tf 3918. Hongkong, 7th November, 1871.
Λύκο,
A Trap POST and HARNESS.
Apply to
DA SILVA &.0. Ground Floor HONGKONG HOTEL of 2002. Hongkong, 29th November, 1871.
into partnership se Merchants and Corsible, et d'en faire le rapport wo Comminaire mission Agents, will conduct their business des Douanes à leur arrivée à Asoy. Inder the name and style o NORTON, Douienes d'Ainoy, LYALL&Co.
EDWARD NORTON, ROBERT LYALL. tfi Higkong, les January, 1871.
Le Crumandant de la Murine, (signed),
OH. BAEHME. Los 2195 Paigon,11th November, 1871--
JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE.
PRIME WESTPHALIAN HAMS
At
L FRIORSL`& '06, 1m 2108 Hongkong, 7th December, 1871.. DENT & 0018 ESTATE.
APONS, with Electro-plated Hernes.
LANE, CRAWFORD- & Co. Jin 2:58 Hongkong. 18th December, 1871,
Notices to Consignees,
NOTICE.
TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0.8.8. 0078 8.6. DIOMED, FROM LIVERPOOL.
YOURTH DIVIDEND of Two per cent. CHIFFING Order met be obtained from c ch x Claim against the above Estatu ♣ be nudemigned not later than the 27th admittel by the Trustees, will be paid at their December, for shipment per Nostor. Office, No. 7. Pedder's Hill, on the First Day
Bureau du Capitaine de Port,
16 Novembre, 1871-
A. M. BIRBEE, Inspecteur Divisionzare,
of August next,
THU
2007
if 1100 Hongkong, 27th June, 1871.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents
SA 2179 Hongkong, 20th December, 1671.