Page
•
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No 4421
號一十二百四千四第
Arrivals.
日九金月一十年未辛治同 Banks.
TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
Jan. 5. SUNSHINE. Brit. str. 291, Taylor, H
Manila 5th January, General D. L PRAIE & Co.
Jan. 8 MIRZATOze, Brit, str., 8,760, Parish, Shanghai 5th January, General.-P. & 0.5 N. Co.
Bocks.
PORT OF AMOY.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY 9rH JANUARY, 1872.
Auction.
WEEKLY SALE,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
二拜禮二號九月正英 港香
SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL-5,000,00fDellow. HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COMARQUES & Co. will sell by Public Aus MCL ROBERT MEUSER in this
Court if Directors:-
Chairman-Hon. K. ROWSTT.
Deputy Chairman-T. Tygu, Deo.
Julia Moske, Eng
Jan 8, PRINO, North German bark, 239, E. R. Belily, Eaq
жино Boldt,
& Co.
HOLD, KARNE th JanuaryÁRNA. Jocut, Eng.
Jan. 8, MARTUA, North German bark; 221,
B
Hage, Whampca 8th January, MELCHER & Co.
Jau, 8; ELLEN BROWar, Brit. bk., 340, Rusz- ciman, Whampoa 8th January, Boca- JAV, HUDENCE Co
& North German bark, 484, 3, BERTEA Kook, Whampoa 8th January-Bova- JAU, HUBENER & Co.
Jan. 3,
Jan 9, ACANTHA, Brit. str., 652, C.. Young,
Shanghai 5th January, General-OL
& Co.
THAN
Jan. 9, SUNDA, British ateamer, 1,760, Clates, Yokohama, General.-P. & O. S. N. Co.
Departures.
Jan. 8, LOCHNAW, for Saigon. Jas. 8, CORINGA, str., for SwaŁOW;
Jan. 8, CHUKIANG, str., for Shangbai.
Jan. 8, AUDAX, for Whampoa.
Jan. 8, SUWONADA, str., for Contou.. Jan. 8, APENDADE, for Bangkok.
Clearances.
AT THE HARDUL MAFTER'S OFFICE,
8TH JANUARY.
Apsarade, for Bangkok. Suwonade, str., for Canton. Aver, for Whampoa Coringa, str., for Swatow. Peiko, str., for Shanghai. Chubing, ste, for Shanghai. Yal-tung, str., for Swatow,
Passengers.
Per Mirzapore, str.. from Shangbai, Mesars. J. McDoual, Wales. Diroke, W. Way- mouth. Baron de Cereal nud 17 Chinose.
Per Sunshine, str., from Manila,- Neatre, H. E. Percira. Spencer, büll. F. Otin, Olons, J. de Souza, Huréelinn Valle, Joau Cunallor, and 100 Chinese,
Per Acantha, str., Fren Shanghai,→
Enrope and 60 Chiness.
Reports,
The British steamship Acanthe reports left Shanghai on 5th Janakry, experience light variable winds and thick foggy weather through. out the passage.
The British steamship Mirzapore reports left Shanghai on January 5th, experienced variable win-la and foggy weather throughout the pas
наше
The British steamer Sunaline reporta left. Manila on January 5th, had light variable winds and weather throughout the punge passed the U.S.S. Benicia on the 7thinatant. bound South,
Vessola Expected at Hongkong." (Correctedlo Datsj Vasil's Nome
Wysm.
Datos. Deerfoot........ Shields.........June 11 Aline.....
.......Himburg...July 2 Pearth.Aug. 1 Therese,
Hamling. Avg. Lochbulig.
Abordeca.....aug. 4 Islen of the South...London.....Aug. 11 Valgrif Landen....Supt. S.K.der Nerlanden...Rotterdam.....Sept. Mathilda Atheling...Cardiff...Sept. 6 Northfleet... London Sept. 14 R. O. Rickmers.......Cardiff Sept. 14 Diocourea.......... Hambarg.....Sept. 17 .......................London....... Sept. 21 Dr. Petermann London Sept. 28 .......Newcastle......Sept. 27 .Cardiff.........Sept. 27 Swansea Sept. 29 Hartlepool...Sept. 36 Riodo JancicoOct.
Cankan
James Lister...
Hydra..........
Ingeborg......
Ornate.......
GECA.............
Jabanna Marie...
5
Caroline Corentry. London.........Oct.
Cardiff......Oct. 12 Landon, Oct. 13 Swansea.......Ock 12 Liverpool Oct. 17 .Cardiff.. Oct, 28
Cardiff
Nov.
Popita,
Gertrcde....
Garibaldi,
India.
Johanna Muris..
Boyne...
Albatrone
Teviot (8)
Courage.......
Cardit.. Nov
London.......Nov. Hamborg...Nov. 8 Landon.... Nov. 11 Hamburg.....Nov, 17 Nov, 20 London....Nov. 22
Gordon Castle (s)....Clyde...... Swiftsure....
Auction Sales To-day.
Nort.
Win, Lesmata, og.
H.. Adichoty, Eig
3. D. Gao, Raq...
G, F. Walba, Esq.
Managers- Hongkong James Greig, Esq., „Obiet kianager.ha Shanghai David McLean, Esq. London Dankers-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG. INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cont. per annum on the daily balanes.
On Fixed Deposit:
For 3 months*2 per cont, por
6
12
"MANDERS are informed that the Door 1 COMPANY'S, ESPARLANENTE at the abovej Port afford overy facility, at moderate charges, for REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS
CLEANING AND. PAINTING IRON
SHIPS AND STEAMERS.
THEIR LARGE GRANITE DOOR, fins 196 foot length on the blocks, and at Average spring sides com receive Vasels of 16 to 17 feet draught, It has UA1990N GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL, STEAN PUMP,
1 And an Engineers' work-shop fitted with Lathes and Tools, äriven by steam. Iron and Brics Foundries, Boilermakers' shop, & large Smithy. sad Carpenters' and Bont-builders' skede, All szperintended by resident Europeans.
LOCAL BILL DISCOUNTED. Credits-granted on approved Seenrition, and every descri.mon of Banking and Exchange suainess transacted.
Drafts-granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan.
Offices of the Corporation,
Their two smaller GRANITE DOCKS on receive, at spring tides, Vessels drawing 19 feet.
Spam, Timber, and other Dock yard material cp in stook.
Quarters for Officers, and a DBT GODOWN JAMES GREIG, Chief Manayer. STORES. of Vossels under repair.
tf: 2317 Amor, December. 1868.
FOOO HOW
RIVER SIN
No. 1, Queen's Road East.
of 10621
Hongkong, 9th September, 1871,
THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANT (LIMITED) HEAD OFFICE-1, ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON,
CAPITAL, $1,000,000 IN 100,000 SHARES
OF £10 EACH.
FIRST Jesu, 50,000 SHARES,
Directors,
PAID-UP.
BRTH A. Arcan, 74, Lancaster Gaté (Director
of the National Book of India), Fire, Ar CAR & Co, Calcutte ALEXANDER FABIJE: QUNINGDAX (Director of the Credil Foncier of Englund, and of the Bondon, Chatham and Dover Bailway.} GECEGE HAT DONALUSON (Director of the
English, Scottish, and Australian Charter ed Bank), Firm, DONALDSON, LAMBERT &. C, Australia and New Zealand.
WILLIAM DONN, Lime Strest Square, Firun of
DOOR
TIBE above granite floored DOOK, of the following Dimensiune vis: Length, 300 fect, Breadth at Bottom, de fedt, is capable of receiving Vessels drawing 13 to 16 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dook rens dry to the Blooks and is jumped out by Steam The above promises comprise a large Machine Shop,containing w
WITHWORTH A 12-ison Schaw OverInd GAP LATHE Druling and HOREWING MACHINES,
AAAEE ELITHI, 20, 20, CÓ Large Godowns are on the promises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, éo, đo. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, &c., do, always on band.
The Dook Steam Tag Wossung is available at all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at our rent rates, on application to
J. B LAMONT,
Superintendent.
The list of Obargos for lighting or remetul WILLIAM DUNN & Guy London, and offing vessels can we obtained fron Purt Elizabeth and Natal.
Messrs NORTON, LYALL & On., Hongkong
May
P. LETSCHER, late TASTRE BROTHERS, Austin Measta. LANE, GEAWFORD, & Co., Shangbal
Friars (Director of the Anglo-Egyptian | of 870 Banking Company.}
GEORGE MAONAIR, H, Hamilton Terrace, WILLIAM THOMAS MARTIN, Great St. Helen's,
Iate of the Firm of MARTEN, DYOR & COB Eataria.
JOBS THOMPSON RENTE, 13, Fenchurch street, and Aberdeen, Shipowner (Director of the Standard Bank of British South Africa)
SAMUI SAUNDERs, late of Mesim. BRIGGS &
Co., Alexandria.
Banburs
THE NATIONAL RANK OF SCOTLAND, Nicholas
Lane, London, and its Brazolira. Therwiler.
Secretary, JOSOPH ANGUS.
JOHN JOSEPH TIDD,
DURING el year it a proposed to pay
the Shareholdere, Hall-yourly, upon their paid-up Capital, interest at the rate of 6 per rent, per annum; and, so soon so practicable after the expiration of cack year, a Preft and Loss Account will be wurde op, showing the results of the businese, due provision belug made for all outstanding risks.
Out of the Profits wil first be paid an ad-li- tional 5 per cent, on the paid-up Capital, mak- ing, with the interest to be paid, as explained above, 10 per cent, to the Shareholders,
Before any further division of Profits takes place amongst the Sharebullors, one-fourth, any 25 par cent. of the reside, will be nutcably divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business Profits have bega mado during the year.
The undersigned, having bean appointed Agents for the above Company at this Port, Shanghai, Foechow, Hankow, and Yokohama, are preparted to accept Marine Eisks at our root ratus
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents tf 2018 Hongkong, 20th November, 1871,
QOAST OF CHINA.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
CHAPEL ISLAND
LIGHTHOUSE.
N the 15th instant, the Chapel Island Light
O
of the First Order, shewing all round the hori zon a Fixed White Light, varied by Flashes at futervals of bald a minuto. The cutre of the
CHRISTMAS GOUDS..
&.. have received, per Mail Steamer Orissa, the following Oboise assortment of GOODS, comprising
FRENCH MILLINERY and FLOWERS. FEATHERS and PLUMES Paris in Ashes." The new FLOWER, Paris in Flames,”
Ladies' SILK, BEAVER, FELT, VELVET and STRAW HATS, now designs,
Ladies' Paris RIDING HATS.
Ladies SILK and VELVET HATS, Sea! Skin Trimming,
Tho New SHAWL COSTUME, in GREY, BRONZE, BROWN and CLARET, Lyou and Geraan VELVETS. TERRY and TARTAN do.
SATINS.
A MAHONE, SLATE, CERESE and BLACK
LACE, MUSLIN, 02 CAMDRIO SETS. Plain and Figureð BRIDAL VEJLS: Black, White and Brown E. S. Batin BOOTS.
Choice Chris PRESENTS.
TOYS and GAMES.
ROSE & CO.,
Wellington Street and Queen's bad. tr 2003 Hongkong, 5th Deeambor, 1871.
CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
RIS Company grante Policies on Marine Hisks to all parts of the World at our rent Rates.
la addition to the unul brokerage, add to return as herotofore of 30% of the sangal Nett Profits of the Company made pro rata on all Nett Premia contributed, a farther Bonus out of the said Profits may be declared, pay- ble in a like manner to sher Contributais orly, as at the time of contributing business on und after the let January, 1572, shall be re gistered as Shursholdera, in the Company's
WH PUSTAV & Co..
Agenty
Booka.
if 1402 Honekong, End January, 1872.
· COMPAGNIJ. DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES..
light is 297. fest abore High Waier, and in MR. A. COLL 7 Aston bageris
The Chronicle and Directory for 1872. which are of granite unpainted. The Light.
NOW READY.
:
THIS Work, now in the TENTH year of
clear weather it will be visible 22 nautical miles. || The lighthones is 38 fest in height from base to vane, Tho towar is painted black, with the exceptiva of the parzpet, and window fadings, Į
teepest dwellings and surrounding will are painted white. The light-hcase is situated in | Lat. 24° 10′ 18′′ N., and Long, 115′ 19′′. $0. E.
NOTE,
THIS
ite existence, is ready for delivery.
It has been compiled and printed at the
M
the Principal Agency of the Messageries Maritimes at Hongkods, fem and atter the
8th day of December, 1371.
By order of the Board of Dirvators,
C. BERTRAND, if 2240 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871.
GLA 88 È, DISPENSING CHEMIST. THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
G
tion:
TOMORROW.
the 10th January, 1872, ut noen At their Salen Rooms, Queen's, Road, (adjoining
Mr. Drino),
A few bindred yards of STUKS of every des. cription, comprising GLACE,· TAFFETA, GROSGRAINS, DRAPE FRANCE DRAPE DE LYON, DRAPE DE SUEZ, &c. *.
To be sold in Dress length.) Also, About 200 paire 10 lbs BLANKETS, EAU COLOGNE WINES, SOAPS, and sundry Other GOODS.
A Trap PONY and HARNESS, complete. and a Sarti MILK GOAT and KID.
TERMS OF SALE Unsh before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
60 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872,
THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANOR
}
day admitted partner in car firm st Hongkong and at Cantoo.
PAUL EHEIRS là đại 8m 27 Hongkong, lat January, 1:72.
NOTICE
MR. SEYMOUR GEARY, Mr. TOBIAS PIN, gitted partners in our Brain Bong rong and Chine,
OLYPHANT & Co, 1 Hongkong, 1st January, 1872
WILHELM 'REINERS in Lutherised to sign our firm, per procaution, from
MELCHERS & Co.
and Mr. JOHN F. SRAMAN, Jr, are this
M
this date.
Intimations.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND. MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE:
Transfer Book of Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 15th day of January next, both tinys insluded.
[PRIOR $2 PER MONTE.
Intimations,
· LUSITANO THEATRE, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, January 30th, 1872. LAST APPEARANCE AND BENEFIT. DY M188 NELLIE HOSMEE.
DIE WACHT AM RHEIN. SEVEN AGES OF MAN.
A LESSON FOR HUSBANDS,
PRICES AS USULI
CLOUDS & SUNSHINE
By order of the Board of Director,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
General Agents. 243 2210 Hongkong, 2nd Desember, 1871. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: Treholders in the Company will be Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of
For fuli Particulars sos Dils of the Day. 70 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872. Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 15th day of F.held at the office of the Company, Victoria,
HỮNGKUNG CHURAL SOCIETY, Janmury. Desty at 3 o'clock in the afternum, for the purpose of reserving the part of the EE Committee beg to announce that a Can- rcctors, together with a Statement of Acourt will be given by the members of the conate, declaring a Dividend and electing An. above Society on ditors."
MONDAY, By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agenta, 24d 3211. Hougkong, 22nd December, 1871.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
3m 3 Hongkong, lat Tannary, 1872.
Ozan in our Ben onsed on the 31st THE interest and responsibility of Mr.
December, 1873, by zoutual causes
Bongkong and Chine, the 1st Janiary, 1872. ********** | Ini 4] : ***** BOURJAU, NUDENER & Co. OF LONDON.
THE baginosa witherto carried on at this HE Dadoraigned brving been appointed port cader the firm of DICKS & Co. wil ages of the above Corporation, te pres from his date be conducted under the Style or pared to grant Policise against Fire at current Firm of
DIROKS & KRÜGER, TatCA:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, All outstanding accounts of the old Firm Agents, 4; Praya, will be liquidated by Mr. HINE, AJDE. DIECIE, tf 1569 Honekone, 26th: Augnat, 1870. who will sign the firm in liquidation,
A DIROKS & Co, "INFERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO,
Im 5 Swatos, let January, 1973.. 17103, Tošuring Houses and other Buildings
Godda, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur.OTICE: The interent and responsibility ng and Farming Stock; Ships in Port, Har of Me: J. MURRAY Fozies in our firm Mr. FREDE Delano Ertch, and hours, or Dock, and the Cargoes of auch Shipe; be conned. also. Ships Ballding and Repairing: Barges Mr. HART DE VURCHY FORBES admitted and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and partnera in our firta from tare date, Canals; and Goode on board such Vessels,
1m 16 Chima, Juvanry 1st, 1872. throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FORKIJN ODUNTRIES, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE THE nadersigned have orta lisbod them
FIRE
selves as Merchants and Commission The Undersigned, Agents for the shore Com-Agents at this port, under the Firinor Style of pany, are prepared to grint Policies aguinat | FREWIN& Co. FIRE to the extent of $80,000 on any one First Class Rink,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, let January, 1867;
NOTICE
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE,
and after this date the following rates.
suramides, vit saun/
FROM be charged SHORT PERIOD In-
Not exceeding Ten days i of the annual rate. Not exceeding 1 month of the annual calo Aboral month,) and not oprioed ingress
Abova 3 months,) and not excved-} ing dominan).
3.
đo..
da, ilo.
RUSSELL & Coi
HENRY FREWIN. EDWARD HEKTON.
WM. PUSIAU & Co.
**NOTICE TOʻSHAREHOLDERS.
the 15th instant,
THE CITY HALL, to commence at 9.dlock. Tickets may be obtained at Mesos. LANE, CRAWFORD, & Co's on and after the 10th inat. Price $2.00 each. The proceeds of the Concert will be given to the fand in aid of the suffereta by the Chicago Fire.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIM,
Hon. Secretary. 51 Hongkong. 8th January, 1872. FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOquNow.
N Extraordinary MEETING of Sharo- holders in the shore Company will he held at the Océ of the Company, No 48, Queer's Road, on THURSDAY, January 25th,
ustant, ut 3 o'clock PM., for the purpose of Steamship altering Olsnees Nos. 132 and 133 of the Arti- | cles of Association such changes to be in fores from November lat, 1871,
By order of the Coromittee,
AUGEETBI HEARD LUC,
General Agents. 293 $$ Hongkong, 3rd January, 1872
NOTIJË.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTUN, 1871-1879,
NOTICE MEETING of the Share TOTICE is bereby given that an Extraer
tf 17 Swatow, January 1st, 1972. TVHD interest and responsibility of Mft. Jt- LIUS MEFM in our firm coated on the 31st of December, 1870.
Hongkong and China,
December 16th, 1871. [Bas 2164 boldera of the abura Suolety, will be held at the Society's Office, Pedder Street, Hongkong, HE Partiurabip of Hrozmos AND on FRIDAY, the Second day of February next, Tartus beon dissolved by Mutual purpose of pro-
consent
FRANCIS HUTCHINGS. PATRICK' CAMPBELL..
Boo 2125 Swatny, 7th December, 187).
E. THOMAS PICKBRING DROWN in
a partner in my business from this day, which will in fature be conducted sader the Above 6 months the full annual cate... Style or Firma of E. VINCENT & Co.
E. VINCENT, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, fuperial. Five Insurance Company,.
ti 3676 Swatow, 2nd October, 1871. tf 675 Hongkong, 13th August, 1869.
NOTICE. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMM. WILLIAM HENRY M this day been MOORE and Mr. TANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
THE Undersigned have been appointed Agenta for the above. Company of Hong- kong, Canton, Foachow, Shanghai, and Han kow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Current Bates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1868. THE LIVERPOOL AND BOMBAY TRADERS INSURANOR
THE
COMPANY.
admitted partners in our firm.
LAIDIRT, ATKINSON & Co. tf 1258. Hongkong, 30th Jano, 1870.
NOTIDE.
B. WILLIAM ABBOTT TURNBULL
dute.
BIRLEY, WORTHINGTON & Co. If 829 Shangbai, Lat May, 1871. NHE interest and responsibility of MiF. J. A. Kock in our firm, noased on the 28th of „July by marvel aoneat, and we shall carry on our business, ne hitherto, under the same style.
J. SMITH & 06,
“KWANG TUNG. Captain Pitman, will be despatched for the abova Porte on THURSDAY, the 11th instant, at 8 AM
For. Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 21 63 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872.
FOR MANILA. Spanish Barque
"SANTA ANA,”" for the above Port Gavito. Master, will have immedinte despatch
For Froight or Pasesgo, apply to
BRANDAO & Co.
tf 62 Hongkong. 9th January, 1872.
LITHOGRAPHING. ANTED immediately & Foreigner who. understands the trade, to work a Ma shine. Apply to A. A., Daily Frass Office,
Ald. 63 Hongkong, Vib Jusuary, 1872.
yosing and passing special resolutions, to the effect that from the let day of January, 1972, the profita of the Society instead of being di visible as provided by Clause No. 142 of the Articles of Association of the Society, shall be divided amongst the Shareholders in the man. 10 interest and responsibility of Mr ter following, viz., that the said profits abell by EDWARD HENRY GREEN and of Mr divided into three equal parts: that one third Josias Burr PeaREON, in our firm, ocased on part shall be payable to the Stareholders gone-the Slet December, 1871. rally by way of dividend in proportion to the number of Shares held by each, and that the buted amongst sash of the Shareholders na remaining two-thirds thereof shall be distei-
shall have contributed business to the Society in proportion to their contributions.
By order of the Board,
N, J. EDE
Secretary,
32 11 Hongkong, 80th December, 1871. NUZICE,
RUSSELL & STURGIS. 141 64 Manila, 1st January, 1872.
W TOO. LLINS
TAKU. Shipping supplied on most masonable Terme.
3m 65]
[Jan. 9. "THE SEAHEN'S CHURCH,
WEST POINT
THE Ceremony of opening the above Church
will take place on
THURSDAY NEXT, the 11th instant the morning, and at 680 PS & There will be Holy Communion et 11 o'nlock.
when the Sermen will be delivered by the Rer. FULL SERVICE,
[J. PIPER.
G. SHIP ORANDLER,
THE
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, 1871-1876. TOTUOTE is hereby given that an Ketrin ordinary GENERAL MEETING ĐỀ Shareholders of the Society will be beld at the Hosiery's Office, Pudder'e Street, Bongkong, on st 1420 - Chefo6, 6th August, 1871.
FRIDAY, the 16th day of February next, at mediante pe pathree o'clock F., for the purpose of confirm. ing such apacial resolutions as may be passed at the Extraordinary General Mecting of Fri- day, 2nd February, 1879,
By order of the Board,
PO LET COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No. 20,6ituzted in Elgin Street, Powession can be of tained from 16th January. Apply to
D. NOWRUJE & Co, Opposite lo ORIENTAL BANK. +f 23 Hongkong, 84 January, 187.
TO LET
N, J, RDE,
Secretary. 184 12 Hongkong, 30th December, 1971.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
ד-!
Subscribers and others interested are re
— 1|::" བོ epactfully invited to attend
34 66 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872.
DÖLLSİ DOLLS!! DOLLS HI
SPLENDID Selection of DOLLS, hand-
A comely dressed.
Inspection is invited.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co..
1m 67 Hongkong, Péli January, 1872.
FOR LONDON via SDEZ CAN ALL.
andersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Compuy at this port, are prepared to grant Pofiples against Marino-Rieka at qurrent rate.
HOLLIDAY, WISE &.i 777 Flangkong, 25th April 1870.
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. INGOBROBATED 1859, * CAPITAL, #1,000,000.
With pecussion on let January. adersigned having been appointed pured to seoapt Marine Reke and issue Polisies
Agents for the above Company, are preE PREMISES in Queen's Hou, now in
the occupation of Messrs. SCHELLEANS & ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS SUR TEN EIGHT. THE British Steamer Co. Apply to
MONTES ENDING 31aT DBOENDER, 1871. at current rates,
DOUGLAS LA PRAIK & Co. AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. if 1951. Honglour. 7th June, 1867.
tf 7 Hongkong, 1st January, 1872.
LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE
TO LET With immediate possession. THE Ground-floor of our Prepises facing Teen's Road, apply to
SANDER & Co.. tt 2204. Hongkong, 22nd Debowbar, 1871. TO LET.
INSURANCE COMPANY.
E Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above Com pany, are prepared to grant Marine risks at
Adirent rates.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co, tl 471 Hongkong. 6th March, 1868.
LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE,
··197, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1843.
Undersigned is aathorised to accept Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.
riska on behalf of this Office, by First)
A MoIVER, Agent. Homiling, Int July. 1987.
porarien on the let January, 1873.` THAT large and coinmedious Family Re
sideuce," "LUTUS," silated in "Ozind Road West, with Online and Stabling ct. Buched. Gaand Wates fail throughout.
Apply to
J. P. DA GOSTA,
East Point, tf 212 Hongkong, 11th Decembar, 1871. TO LET From the 1st of January, 1874.
THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE AS DELMONT HOUSE, at pressat occupied by
·SURANCE COMPANY.
No. 11, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, E.0. EBTABLISHED 1821.
And empowered by special dots of Parliament,
Daily Press Office, as usual, from the best Ans of and to amoy. re re PEDDERS WHARF, HONGKONG. Subscribed Capital £2,000,000. Sterling,
and most authentic sources, and no pains.
bare been spared to make the work com. plete in all respects.
the
In addition to the woual varied and voluminoma information, the value of the *CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY FOB 1872-* will be further angmeated by the adải. tion of a Chromo-lithograph plate NEW CODE OF SIGNALS I USE AT THE PEAK; alas of THE VARIOUS HOUSE FLAGS. (Designed expressly for this Work); МАРЗ OF HONGKONG, JAPAN, and of the
THE COAST OF CHINA; besides other local information and sa- tistics corrected to date of pudication,. tending to make this work in every way suitable for Pablic, Mercantile, and. General Offices.
The Directory will be published in Two Forms, Complete at g; or with the Lista of Residents, Port Directories, Maps, do., at $3.
Orders for Copies may be sent to the Deity Press Office, or to the following Agenta Bwatou......Mr. PATRIGE CAMPBELL
Messra. WinsON, NICHOLYS & Co. WILSON, NICHOLLS & CO. Henge & Co.
Amor......
Forto..
Foochow
Ningpo,
Shanghai......
14
"
Jankows and
27
River Purta
Chefoo usi)
Nowelwang.
1
KELLY & Co., Shanghai
FALL & HOLTZ.
KELLY & CO.
HALL&Hora and KELLY
, Shanghai. HALL & HOLTZ and KELLY
&Co., Shanghai
HALL HOZT2 aud KELLY Tientsin and】
Puking
& Co., Shanghai, Nagaselt..THE C. & J. TRADING CO. Dings, Venka........THE C. & J. TRÀTING CO. Tokohan. Meegre. LANE, CRAWFIED & O. Manila Mcare. J. Di LOYZAGA & Cu. Saigon........
YOK BARGER & Co. Singapore......Straits Times Office. Colotti Eagleman Office. London
*
..Mr. P. ALGAR, Clement's Lane,
GEO. STREET, 30, Corabili,
Messrs. TRUNKS & Co.
BAYa, Hyhy & 60,
island, when bound
Ignosted to note any Signals that may be mada
to them from the Island, to rendor assistanc
if necessary and possible, and to report the came to the Commissioner of Qustome on their arrival at Amoy.
A. M.. BISBEE.
Divisional Inspector.
Quetom`House, Karbour, Master's Office,
Amoy, 18th November, 1871.
VOTES DE CHINE.
Su 2008
PHANE DE CHAPEL ISLAND.
VIS est donné aux navigateurs qu'à partir Ada 15 courant le fen da phare de Chapal Island a été établi L'appareil ees Dioptrique, de premier ordre et à fon blanc fire vari
d'une minuté des folata do
BEIROH ESTABLISHMEN YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN,
| SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINĖ CHESTS
SUPPLIED AND HEFITTED.
N.B-Captains of Bhips not landing at above Wharf, can laste orders at the Store of Moser, BEDADBEAR & ANTHONY (opposite the landing stage of the Canton and Macao Stoumer), when they w receive G. Gaio- mediate attention.
44 Hongkong, 5th January, 1879.
CHAMPAGNE
A
& CO.'S CHAMPAGNE, în
Total inverted Funds uproants of 2,750,000. Annual Income
$20,000
terma,
Lap B
13
THE Undersigned having been duly appointed
Agents for the sbore Company, are pre pared to take riska against. Fire, on the usus).
OLYPHANT & Da St-2317, Hanμkong, 7th December, 1868.
MERCHANT'S MUTUAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
ENGLOED EXCLUSIVELY IN MARINE
INSURANCE. Paid up Capital-£500,000.00,
THE Undersigned having been duly appoint ed Agents of the above Company, aropre
taniero, Les bauteur du plan foral est de 227 Dono dozen Cusco, quare and piste For pared to coopt Marine Risks on, de ugrai
piede anglais no dessus de la haute mer. Sa Bale by
portée est de 22 miles marins en temps slair..
E. J. SAGE.
I tour à 68 piede anglais de bauteur de In lin Hongkong, 5th January, 1872 base à la gironette; elle est peîuts en noir, à
l'exception du parapat et de la facadedes fenêtres UNIVERSAL
MARINE
texma
OLYPHANT & Co. 1292 Hongkong, 2nd July, 1869, INSURANCE DREEDIN INSURANON COMPANY FOR
SEA, RIVER, AND LAND TRANSPORT, DRESDEN.
qui sont de granit non peint. Les Ingements COMPANY, LIMITED, (OF LONDON des gardiens et les mura environmenta kont
pointa ra blade, 1 phare set situ par LatHE Undersigned having been appointed tudo N. 9 10 18, et par Lorgitnie E. Agents for the above Company at this 115" 65" 30".
Port, Shanghai, Foskow, Harkow, and Yoke hams, are prepared to accept Marius Buks at Current Rates,
AVIB.
ES Capitaines de navires passant anprés da Po se rendant á Amoy, sont pride.de remarquer les signwix qu'on peat lar taire do lo, da rendre tout secour écossaire et pow sible, et d'en faire le rapport au Commisuire. des Dennes à leur arrivée 6 Amer.
Donanes d'Army.
Boreau du Capitaine de Port, 10 Novembre, 1871 -
Biro 2007]
A. M. BIBED, Inspecteur Divisionatre,
TOE SALE, by private contrast, the Three frat-class GODOWNS situste on Inland
lot No. 78, opposite the promises formerly oo-- cupied by Messrs. FLETONER & Co.,
For particulars, ko, apply to ***
TURNER & Co.
Af 534 Hongkong. 29th March, 1871.
FOR SALE. BASKET CARRIAGE' and Brown,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Ce.
San Francisco, Mr. L. F. FISHED, 21, Met-A PONY, with Blectro-plated Harness.
chants' Exchungo.
New York.Meaaro, S. M. PETTINGAL & Co.,
37, Park Ro
1m 2158 Hongkong, 16th December, 1871,
A
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents.
HE undersigned having been appointed General Agents in China for the above Company, are prepared to socept risks and tasue potioles of Insurance at the current raton of Preininu.
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Geral Agents in China,
6m 2199 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871.
LONDON ASSURANCE, INCORPORATED SI KOFAL ORASTER
OP
if 437 Hongkong, 9th March. 1871.
JUST LANDED. GOOD art of Geatlemen's and THE
Ladies' BOOTS, at moderate prices,
AYRES & Co. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873.
FOR SALE. BROUGHAM, by Booker, with a more
able driving Seat, and HARNESS, Silver Mounted, nearly new.
LANE, URAWFORD & O..
if 1989 Hongkong, 16th November, 1671. FOR SALE.
HYB MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE VIRST. A.D. 1720.
CHARLES H. MORGAN, Esq. Apply to G. FALCONER & Co. te 2002 Hongkong, Sth Descmbor, 1871.
TO LET, With possession on
about the 1st Jansory, 3972). THE PREMISES io Wyndham Street, now beenpied by the German Cla" Wator and Gas hud on. Apply to
WILSON & BALWAY.
Archikate, fe. tl 1844 Hongkong, 27th October, 1871."
HOUSES TO LET.
IN
N various arts of Hongkong. A list of HOUSES with sinc, tocality und ferase can
be seen at No.47, Wyndham Street,
*THÓS, W. BARRINGTON,
tl 642. Hongkong. 11th March, 1807.
TO LET,
“ENTERPRISE,”
(HAREHOLDERS to the above Company will load at Whampoa, Macao and bare for the
bafers the lat March next; a List of their Con- tributions for the year ending 31st December, 197, in order that the distribution of 391 per
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & O.. 68 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hare best ap-
cept of the nett profits reserved for Contribut beinted SOLE AGENTS for the Salaf
fors may be ascertained.
Should any Shareholders fail to make the retoras aboré described, their Accounts will da made up in conformity with the Boote of the Company.
By order,
BOKER'S BITTERS
in Chiu-and purchasers are warned to beware of Sporions imitations.
if 52 Hongkong, 6th January, 1872.
OLYPHANT & Co.
General Agente.ROM bis dste our firm vill be carried on under the Style of tf 34 · Hongkong, 4th Janniry. 1972.
J. GROTH & Co. THE INDU-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, Ningyo, January 1st, 1873.
LIMITED.
1537
GROTH & TRUELSEN. WANTED. SITUATION in a Meresatile Office or
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that Bank at any of the Partsof China, Shang. in accordance with the Sith Clause of the hai or Kohama preferable, by one who has Articles of Association of the Company, the great experiencunsa Book-keeper; writes a good Fourth Call of Twalve Dollars and Fifty Cents and, and can undertake corresponding on ba per share is payable on the 31st December.eur rent, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANE ING CORROBATION.
Intercat-at the rate of Twelve per cent, per ansun will be charged on all calls paid giter that day.
The Teansfer Books of the Company will be closed from the Fifteenth day of December to
siness matters,
Apply to E. V. C., care of the Editor of the Daily Press.
tf 1708 Hongkong, 6th October, 1871.
Notices to Consignees,
the First day of January, 1872, both days in-ONSIGNEES per 0. 5.5. Co.'s steamer
By order,
clusive.
A NOËL BLAKEMAN, -
Semetary, 2037 Hongkong, 5th December, 1871. THE HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN
COMPANY, LIMITED. ......
NOTICE.
"Futrocius," are bereby notified that the pargo is being discharged into Craft, landed at the Godowns of the andersigned, in both canes it will lie ut Consignees risk. The cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 9th January, 1872
Goods undelivered after 10th January, 1872, will be subject to Bent.
Bille of Lacing will be countersigned by #
BUTTERFIELD & SWIK
Agoute. 74 58 Hongkong, 8th January, 18972. Fletcher & Uo.'s old promises, at presunt in orTE THIRD CALL of TWENTY FIVE
DOLLARS per Share on the Shares of SS. CHINA, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG cupation of the Military,
the above camel Company, is payable on the Poastasion can be had early in February.
AND SINGAPORE. Fifteenth day of January, 1875, at the Hong-ONSIGNEES of Carco are hereby requested kong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation, to send in their Bills of Lading to the where Receipts will be granted for the same.
undersigned for countersignature, and take im Interest at the rate of (12) per centom per mediate delivery of their Goods, failing which sunum will be abarged on all Calls unpaid on the same will be landed and stored at their risk the 15th day of Juntary, 1873.
and expense.
HREE frst-class two story GODOWNS, situate on Inland lot No. 73, opposite
Apply to
TURNER &Co.
t 183 Hongkong, 30th January, 18772 -
TO LET, (With prasession on let January, 187Ų. THAT very desirable BUNGALOW, situate
at Pelfoolu, and known, no BEL MONT," a present in the occupation of 7.244 MENKY, Bag, Bowling Alley, Coneli House' 4-stailed Stable, &c., attached, Water laid on. Apply to
GILMAN & Ca
if 2102 Hongkong, 17th Decembor, 1870.
TO LET.
Wanchi. Apply to e
ROB 8. WALKER & Co. tf41 Hongkong. 9th January, 1871.
TO LET. TIRST-CLASS Grenite GODOWNS, at
Wanekes, from 12 to 30,000 picula capa Apply to
TESTOLABS Granite GODOWNS, at
8. E. BURROWS & SONS, tl 1700 Hongkong, 17th September, 1889,
Agents for the abore Corporation, are
andersigned having been appointedly.
prepared to grant Insurances as follows ww
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
A. D. 1841.
Policies at warrent rates, payable either hers, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. in London, or at the principal Ports of India, Ohine, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
A. S. WATSON & Ús.
A PRAETON, IL Ameriosa style, with Polines isecad for long or short periods at FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS.
Indin Rubber Springs, complete.
A pair of Java PONIES.
An American BILLIARD TABLE, com- plete, with Caen, & Apply to
LANE, URATFORD, & C5. 1916 Huigkong, 7th November, 1871.
current rates.
Polteise lasted for snus ut exceiding £5,000 LIFE DEPARTMENT,
on ressonable terms,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. if 1997. Hongkong, 1st November, 1870.
(By appointment),
TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSE.
HOLD,
TO KRE: THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH.
1993)
(Nov. 9
N. B. DENNYS,
deting Secretary. 2218 Hongkong. 22nd December, 1871. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY (Limited), -
THE DIVIDEND of Dollars Four Hon-
DAVID SASSOON, SONS 2·06. 78 41 Hongbong, 4th January, 1871.
P. & G. 3. N. 00,
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.
CONSIGNEES are requveled to take in
dred And Filty (150) per Shura, declared Cadiate delivery of the underneationed at the Sixth Ordinary Mosting of Shareholders packages, ec. variona Steamers, now lying un. hold this day, will be PAYABLE on or after claimed in the Company's Godes. 30th Inst. Dividend Warrants can be had at Professor Espegel Furoel Samples.. the Office of Elie Company, Queen's Road, GM Gaillerin1 Cam Samples. application.
By order,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &... General dgn Im 2254 Hongkong, 27th Deceraber, 1871- YANGISZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAI,
NOTICE.
THIS Association, bas declared a Dividend To Color Folders for the focal cary ending Septemba 3016, 1871, of 15 per cent. on the net premium, payable at this Offos, en und after January 1st, 1872.
Polley holders are requested to send in parti- caine of their contributions.
BUSSELL 4-Co
Agents
1 2228, Hongkong, 27th December, 3871,
.1
hn 12h,、:4-wss
......1 Box Sundries. W. W. Bennat.1 Bpx Apparel. 19 (in a bouse). Ouses Samples. LD&Co 1/2 (in a diam.) 2 Cones Book. Mancakjes Koomnes,,,1 Parool Samplex. A. Morrison, Bombay, 1. Box Preserves. CL 488.................................l Case SilŁ. Harper Fenas, Hono-1-B Shelle
Jala..... James Macdonald.......I Parcel Sugar Samples, Capilano del Puerto, 11 Box Bicks.
Manila
1 Parvel Samples Mr. Juge... Use Unknown. B&Co (in a diamond)..l Cas Samples
A. MOTVER
Experisi 1. 42 Hongkong, 4th January, 1872.