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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4129
號九十二百四千四第
Arrivals.
日九初月二十年未辛治同
Banks.
Docks.
Jan. 17, Vurron & Prami, Italian sor. 1,900,
TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
·FORT OF AMOY.
Court of Dirantova S——
Guiseppe de Marin, Shanghai 24th Dec, Annoy 12th January, and Macs 17th. Jou. 17, Ġoliám, Siam, bk., 500, Randell,
Chefoo 1
1st January, and Amoy 15th, Beaus.--CHINÉSE. Jan. 17. VELOOK, French bk., 435, Andre, Saigon 14th November, and Cape Bt. James 17th, 2,000. pirata Rice.-F. DR.
Jan.
GENAER.
17. PAULISTA, French ship, 609, Gar- eeas, Saigon 28th December, and Cape St. James 1st January, 10,000 picule Bico-Gat & Co.
Jan. Yraso, Beit. str., 559, Ashton, Foo. chow 14th January, Amoy 15th, and Swatu 18th, General-D. LAPRATE & Co..
Jan. 17, REBECCA, North Gorinan bark, 206, Schopper, Saigon 20th December, 5,400 picule Rico-Wx. Pusray & Co.
Jan.
17, GLENDALROCH, Brit. str., 95, W. Hail, Whampoa 17th Jen,, Ballast. AUG. HEAED & Co.
Jan. 17, THALES, Brit. str., 775, Barnie, Nai. gon 11th January, 15,000 piculs Rice.--- D. LAPRATH & Co.
Juu. 17. H.I.C.M. gum boat Lang-vero, 400,
Cooker, Canton 17th January;
Departures.
Jan. 17, ENTERPRUE, str., for fingapore any
Tondot
Jan. 17, Forma, str., for. Amoy
Jan. 17, HISTORIAN, str., for Singapore, Pe-
nang and Calcutta.
Jan. 17, CHINA, B, for Singapors, Penang'
and Calcutta
Jan. 17, Rova, str., for Shanghai
Jan. 17, COURIER, str,, for YokohamL Jan. 17, COMPETITOR, for New York,
Jan. 17, ANNA BALLA, for Cape St. James. Jan. 17, Glone, for Saigon.
Jan. 12, Nervó CONSTANTE, for Manila. Jun. 17, GJENDARRCCH, str., for Shanghai. Jan. 18, PEKIN, st., for Shanghai.
Clearances.
AT THE HARROur Master's OFFICE,
17TH JANUARY.
Emma Augusts, for Shanghai.
Nyasa, for Manila. Lucky, fox Bangkok.
Prospero, for Saigon.
Glory, for Bangkok.
Santa Ana, for Manila.
Passengers.
HONGKONG THURSDAY, 18TH JANUARY, 1872.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. TAMMERT ATKINSON & Co, have re
Auction,
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四拜禮號八十月正英 港香
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
Intimations.
HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
.....
HARBOUR RAGE: will be sailed.com
DY
Paica $23 PER MONTH.
Intimations.
FANCY BALL.
SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL 5,000,0606kDollars MANDERS are informed that the Door coired instructions to sell by Public day admitted partners in our firms in Honz. SATURDAY But, the 20th inst., opan Specia? vequest, a Masquerade Ball will
Chairman FON. & ROWETT
Julius Monkey 54-
E. Belia, Kan.
Deputy Chairman-T Trxs, Tag, 4. Joost, Big Fn. Loman, Erg H.Melchors, Esq
. . Hanson, Beq.
|4. F. Woller, Regi
Managers:
Hongkonganca Groig, Esq.,
Chiot Manager. Shanghai David MeLoan, Kag. London Banker London and County Bunk.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cent, por annuún 1 the daily balance.
Qn Fixed Deposits:
For 3 monthe*2 per cent. për sakum, 4. » 5
6
"
12
HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COM
"COMPANY'S FATKALZARMENTE at the above Port afford ovory facility, at moderate obarges, for REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS
OLEANING AND PAINTING IRON":-
·SHIPS AND STEAMERS,
·THEIR LARGE`GRANITE DOCK, Rua 280 feet length on the blocks, and at average spring tiden can receive Vessels of 16 to 17-feet drought. It bus a CAISSON GATE, AND POWERFUL ORNTRIFUGAL STEAM-PUMP,
1 And an Engineera" work-shop fitted with Latbes [and Tools, driven by ateam, Iron and Bru
Foundries, Boiler-makers' shop, a large Smithy, and Carpentera" and Boat-builders' sheds All superintoaded by resident Europeans..
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED Credits-granted or approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Drchange
mainess transnoted.
Drafts granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Burope, India, Austràlia, America, China and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,
Officon of the Corporation,
LE 10621
No. 1. Queen's Road East.
Hongkong, 9th September, 1871.
THE "MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE.
COMPANY (LIMITED.) HEAD OFFICE-1, ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON...
Bankera,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, Nicholas
Lane, Lesadou, and its Brunches, Underwriter.
Sicretary, Jossrn. Argus.
JOHN JOSEPH LIDD.
..
DURING eo Fear it proposed to pay the Shareholders, Half-yearly, upon their paid-up Capital, intorest at the rate of Eper sent, per annum; and, so soon as practicable after the expiration of each year, a Profit and Loes Account will be made up, ehowing the results of the business, doe provision being made for all outstanding riska.
Out of the Profits will first be paid an addi tional 5 per cent on the past-up Capital, mák- ing, with the interest to be paid, as explained alore, 10 per cent, to the Shareholders
Before any further division of Profits takea place amongst the Shareholders, nine-fourth,
Their two smaller GEAN TE DOCKS car receive, at spring tides, Vas da drawing 19 feet.
Spors, Timber, and other Dock-yard material kept in stock.
Quarters for Officers, and a DRY GODOWN or STORES, of Yessols under repair. [40: $317." "Amov, Denember 1868. -
FOUCHOW
RIVER ALIN.
THE above granite floored DOCK, of the Lfollowing Dimensions, viz: Length, „800 foot, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of receiving Tengele drawing 18 to 16 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow, The Dook raus dry to the Blocke and is putaped out by Steam. The above premised comprise a large Machine Bhop, containing &
Wirawones's 12-IFOB SOLEY CUTTING GAP LATHE, DELLING AND SOBEWING MACHINES,
A LAROE SHITKY, ão., &è, & Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o; ko. A larg Stock of Woods, Metal, 20,, &o,, always on hand.
The Dock Steam Tug Wocsung is available at times to tow vessela to or from Sea, at cur rent rates, on application to
J. 8. LAMONT,
Superintendent. The list of Charges for lighting or rexetal. ing veselo can so obtained from
MORTA NORTON, LYALL & Co., Hongkong. Megar LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Shaughai, EN:276
THIS DAY.
1816. January, 1872, at 11 o'clock amu. At Menara MACEWER & CO's Godowns,
For account of the concerned, V.D.-
20 Ceats Barclay's STOUT, each 4 dozen Quarle,
20 Cake Barday's STOUT, each 8 dagen Piute.
All mere or ings Damaged by Sea Water,
Ex "Sea Halle TERMS OF SALE-Gagh before delivery in Marican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7.
121 Hougkong, 17th Janaury, 1878.
PUBLIO ACOTION.
(R. H.SKYMOUk Gray, Mr. TODIAS PIX,
and Mr. Jours F. SEAMAN, Jr., níe this.
kong and Uhina.
& Co.
OLYPHANT #1 Hongkong, 1st January, 1972.
NOTICE MR. CARL ROBERT tongung and at Canton
day admitted a partuer in our firm
PAUL EHLERS & Cò. Sm 27 · Hongkong, lat January, 1×49.
to all Tookta belonging to the Club,
PRIZES First Prize
as fo, die famined to each
R. WILHELM REINERS ia nutborized Mto sign our firm, per procuration, from this date,
MELCHERS & Co.
3m 3. Hongkong, 1st Jaonary, 1873.
HE interest and responsibility of Mr.. F. THE Undersigned will sell by Public Auc- CLAUSS in our firm and on the 31at
December, 1871, by mutual consent,
Hongkong and China, the 1st January, 1872, In 17 BOURJAU, BURENER & Co.:
tion,
..
THIS DAY,ˆ
the 18th Janary, 1872, at nogu, Al his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,- American TOBACCO.
Onses, ench 10,000, Manilà CIGARS.: Kerosine OIL.
Kerazine Lamp CHIMNEYS Barrels PEEF!!
Australian BUTTER, in 5lbs. Tine. OHOCOLATE,
Bains White Spanish CORKS. & CLOCKS,
American Octagon CLOOKS. Watch SPRINÜR.
Powder IDASKS.
Tablo and Dessert KNIVES. Valoured FLANNEL, Black ALPACA, LEANS, SOCKS, BELTS, &
TD basiness bitkerts carried on at this port under the firm of Diness & will From this date be conducted under the Style or Firm of
DIRCKS & KRÜGER.
All outstanding scoounts of the old Firm. will be liquidated by Mr. HINE. ANDE. DIECES, who will sign the firm in liquidation.
"DIHOR'S & Úo.
1m 5 Swatow, 1st January, 1872, NOTICE: The interest and responsibility of Mr. J. MURBAŤ Fornes in our firm IN has ceaseït: MY, FREDE: DELANÓ RITOR, and OR-Mr. HENRY DEOURCEY Forza are admitted
partners in our farm from this dater" a
RUSSELL & Co. 1m 18 China, January let, 1872. **** THE interest al responsibility of M. EDWARD HEWAY GREEN and of Mr. Josias BUSE FRANSON, in our fim, ceased the 31st December, 1871.
An Invoice of Back SAWS frock.10té 18 in. Hand SAWS 10 to 28 in.
Livo
1 ANOBOR, 1,900 ita: 1 Pair Boat DA VITE. -
2- And, by Order, SUNDRY EFFECTS of Deceased Seamen,
CER OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican dollara weighed at 7.1.7
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. 122 Hongkong, 10th January, 1872.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ugh the 13th day TOMORROW, thofe Sales
57 25 per cent of the residue, will be rateably THE INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, divided amongst thons Insurers out of whose business Profits have been made during the jeur.
The andersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above. Company at this Port, Shanghat, Focalow, Hsakow, and Tokobama,
preparted to nooups Marino Risks at cur rent rates..
GILMAN & Oo..
Agents,
Per Tasso, utr., from East Coast- Mesara, Pyke, Cunningham, Wagner, Brown,ice Glenean, 1 European dook and 40 Olinsso,
Per Thales, str., from Saigon,-
Mr. Wilach and 23 Chinese.
Por China, stri, for Singapore, &o., For Singapore-ra. Finch. For Calcutta. -Measta. Byramjee, Kaeo and Datara and servant, and 500 Chinese.
Reports.
The French bark Veloce reports left Saigon on 14th November, experienced light N.E, and Northerly wind, sometimes dalms, throughout the passage.
tf Hongkong, th: November, 1971.
UUAST
CHINA.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
CHAPEL ISLAND LIGHTUQUSE.
\N the 15th instant, the Chapel Island Light:
was lighted. The npparatus in Dioptric,
of the Firek Order, showing all round the buri- zon a Fixed White Light, varied by Flashes at intervals of bail minate. The centre of the
light is 227 feet above High Wales, sad in
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
HAREHOLDERS hre hereby notified that is accordance with the 36th Clause of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Fourth all of Twelve Doliara and Fitty Cesti per share is payable on the Slat Fenster IT rent, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,
Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent, per ansam will be charged on all calls paid after that day.
By cnler,
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary. 2087 Hongkong, 5th December, 1971;
OHINA TRADERS INSURANOR COMPANY: Limited).
DIVIDEND of Dollars Four Hens drod and Fifty (1450) per Share; declared held this day, will be PATABLE on or after 30th Inat. Dividend Warrants can be bad at the Office of the Company, Queen's Roid, as application.
By order,
The British steamer Thistler reports left Sailear weather it will be visible 22 nautical miles. at the Sith Ordinary Meeting of Sharabolders Hou on 11th January, experienced strong non- The lighthouse is 63 feet in height from base Boon and heavy sea during the passage, Left to vane. The tower le painted black, with the stamobips Sunfoo and Una in posk
orcuption of the parapes, and window funge, which are of granite unpainted. The Light- keepers' dwellings and surrounding will are painted white. The light-bonse is situated in Lat. 24° 10' 18" N., and Loug. 118 15′ 30" E.
KOPE.
The Siam bark Goliah reports luft Quefou un Ist Jum, and Amoy 15th; experienced strong N.E. monscom and very thick weather through out the passage.
The French ship Paulinio reports left Saizon
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agents In 2234 Hougkong, 27th December, 1117 1.
OF SHANGHAI,
.NOTICE.
RUSSELL & STURGIS, 14d 64 Manila, 1st January, 1872.
186 undersigned bare established them aelves as Derebats and Comission Agents at this port, under the Firm or Bigle of FREWIN & Co.
HENRY FREWIN EDWARD HELTON,
tf 17. Swatow, Jonasry 1st, 1872. TRES & Co. bave received instruction to interest and responsibility of Mr. Ju- MEUS interest and responsibility of Mr. Ju- A well by Publio Anction,
31st of December, 1870,
WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong and China,
December 16th, 1871,
[3m 2184 HE Partnership of HUTCHINGS AFD CAMPBELL has been dissolved by Mutual
Boome, Queen's Road, at 2 P.M
A quantity of Hosteshold and Office FURNI- TURE of a Gentleman leaving the Colony, such at Dabaek Covered COUCHES. CHAIRS. Arm and Katy CHAIRS, Dining: TABLES, SIDEBOARD, WHATNOTS BEDSTEADS, and WARDROBES, Toilet TABLES GLASSES, WASHSTANDS and SERVIORS. ENGRAVINGS, CROOKERY and GLASS WARE.
pl
Alae,
A Fire POINTEL (just arrived) 18 months
Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
TERMS OF SALE.—Dash before delivery in
119 Hongkong, 15th January, 1872.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will coll by Public Auction, in their. Sales' Room, Queen's Road,
CANTO.MORROW.
соросов,
FRANCIS HUTONINGS. PATRICK CAMPBELL. 3m 2145 Swatow, 7th December, 1871.
B THOMAS PICKERING DROWN Ł
which will in fature be conducted under the Etyle or Fires of E. VINCENT & Co. -
E. VINCENT, tl 1676 | Swałow, 2nd October, 1871.
NOTICE. WR-WILLIAM HAWEI' Moons and Ma.
admitted partnera in our firm.
Mpartner in my sizes from this dis
$75.
Second Prize...$25. Tinte allowance, 15 seconda per ten Comes, Entries to be, antia to the Honorary Score-1 tary before 12 o'clocks noon, on Friday next, 19th instant.
EDWARD BEART.
Honorary Scoretary. 3d 126 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Dividend, Lt the rate of 16 per cent per
tako pince at the
LUSITANO THEATRE. TO-NIGHT. THURSDAY, THE 1876 JANUARY, 1872.
PRICES OF ADMISSION, Faigrette...... Borks for 6 persons Thonira on the evening of the Ball.
$1.00 10.00 Tickets may be obtained at the door of the
Doors open at 8:30 г.., to courmence at 9
P.M.
100 Hongkong, 15th January, 1872,
HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY,
THE COMMITTEE beg jo antenneo shạt n
CONCERT
SOCIETY
ON
MONDAY EVENING NEXT,
the 22nd instant,
mm or 35 per share, declared at the vill be given by the MEMBERS of the above Ordinary Dalf yearly Meeling of Shareholders held this day, will be payable at the HoxGKONG AND SHANGHAI Bayzing CORPORATION ON and after THURSDAY next, the 18th instant.3 Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company for Warrants.
Br order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & 0,
General Agents. 14 Hongkong, 15th January, 1875 CHINA TRADERS INBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
TIE
AT
CITY
HALL,
to commence at 9 o'clock.
Tickita way be obtained at Mesirs, LANE, CEAWIGED, & Õ¤‚31⁄2.
Price, $2,00 each.
NOTICE TO SILAREHOLDERS.
AN: Extraordinary MEETING, of: Shire- A holders in the above Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 49,
The proceeds of the Concert will be given to Queer'a Road, on THURSDAY, the lat lay of the fund in aid of the sufferers by the Chicago of propon ng and pahoing certain Spesial Re February next, at 3 o'ck .. for the purpose Viro. 25lutions dfering Class Now 132 and 183 of the Artioloo of Association; ao na to return 2/3rds of the profits to Contribating Share- holders or to Contributors generally, and apply the reiniging, third by way of dividand offent Trus November 1st, 1971hanges to take
from By order of the Committee,
AUGUSTINE HEARD Agents.
General 22d 72 Hongkong. Ub January, 1972, more
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY;
BOY LIMITED,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Hon. Secretary.
51 Hongkong, 8th January, 1872.
NOTICE.
HOTEL D'EUROPE.-
Hotel by Mr. HOLMES GRANGER D TF the LUGGAGE deposited at the above
slaimed in seven days from this date, the same will be sold by public auction to defray ex- penies,
74 125 Hongkong, 17th January, 1572.
FOR SALE.
ARE Half-Yearly MEETING of the Share- bolders of the HONGKONG HOTEL Com FANY, LIMITED; will be held at the Bogoxeira | HOTEL on FRIDAY, the 2nd. February, 1872. Steam Launch or small Trg Bont. at ball past three, P., for the purpose of Re. seiving the Report of the Directors and the coonate for the past is mouth, and for the eleation of Directora and Auditors.
By order of the Directors,
́ ́ED. BAKER,
Sersary.
Ambont 20 H. P. Nominal, suitable for MARINE ENGINE, (with Shaft, &c.,)
MACEWEN & O
221 84 Hongkong, 10th January, 1872.
NOTIUE.
.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, 1871-1873.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraor.
General MEETING, of the
N
MOTE FREDRIOD, have this day been buldosary der Mastery, wit to held at
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 06. tf 1258 Hongkong, 30th June, 1870.
NOTION.
the 19th January, 1972, at noca~~ An Invoce of Boded BEEF, Assorted date, MEATS and SOUPS, French HERRINGS, TOMATOES White WINE, VINEGAR, American 3600KS, Tea CUPS and SADUERS, MATCHES, BLANKETS, FLANNEL
An Assortment of Drassed DOLLS, Black and Violet Writing 1FX, Black, White, and Bed PAINT, Boiled and How OIL,
-And,
on 28th December, and Capo St Jerea latASTERS of Vessels passing near the FANOTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION | 2,300 16. Fary BREAD, 2 vaske RAISINS,
island when bound into Amoy, are re- Jaunary, experienced strong .. and Bue-quested to note any Signals that may be undo torly monsoon with thick cloudy weather till to them from the leland, to render assistance
arrival.
LLAMA...
1,908 lbs. Boiled RIEF, 2 caste Split PEAS,
6 barrek FLOUR, 2 vasks' Ulkaged BEER and PORTER:
TEINS OF CALS.-Caal before delivery in 139 Hongkong, 18th January, 1972
if necessary and possible, and to report the THIS Aociation bus declared a DiridenMexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7..
Tho German bark Rebecca reports loft Saigon
2th December, Oupo St. James the amt day, | off which laid becslued for two days, then fresh monsoon beating up the China Sea till off Goast of Luzon, then had fine weather and light winde for a few laps; then strong mon- ! soon with beary galce and high sea till arrival. The N. G. bark Lizzie left Cape St. James the same day.
The British stoomer Feese reports left Foo- ebow on 14th Jannury, Amoy of the 15th, and
arrival at Amcy.
A. M. BISBEER.
Divisional Inspector.
Son 2006
Harbour Master's Office...
Custom House,
Amoy, 16th November, 1971.
COTES DE CHINE.
PHARE DE CHAPEL ISLAND,
ending September 30th, 1871, of 15 per cent. on the uct premium, payable at this Office, on and after Jaoury 1st. 18:2
Polioy holders are requested to send in parti culars of their contributious..
BUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
1m 2286 Bangkong, 27th December. 1971,
'CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
HIS Company grants Policies on Marino Rists to all parts of the World at our rent Rate
In addition to the usual brokerage, and to | retarn as burstofore of 30′), of the annual }
VIS est donné aux navigatens qu'à partir Swatow on the 16th, experienced strong ooda 15 currant le feu da phare de Chapel apon with heavy aes to Swatow; from thence I-land a été établi. L'appareil eat Dioptrique, light breese and bay weather till arrival. The de premier ordre et à fén blane fixe varié à in- steamer Dicast was in Focchow; passed steam tartale d'ene demia minuta par des éclate ite shipa Haxorgung and Nestor in the River Min, luiéra. La bántur du plan focal est de 227 brand op The ataamera heftesbury, Albay pieds angloie na Besana de la huute mer. Nett Profits of the Company one pro yata on and Sunshize, also H.M. guo-vessel Dart, were portée est de milee marine en temps clair all Nott. Premis contributed, a further Borus in Amoy. The steamers Ottaus and Coringa La tour a 03 piele anglais de hauteur de la out of the said Profits may be declared, pa5- wars in Snatow. At 0.30 am, passed netourer, base à la gironette; elle est peinte en poir, à able in a like mauner to snch Contributors board ap
l'exception du parupet et de la façadedeafentres only, as cf the time of contributing business on qai sont ĉe granit non peint. Les logements and after the 1st January, 1672, shall be re- des gardiens et les murs environnants sont gistered na Shareholders, in the Company's peluts en blane. Le phare est situé par Lati- Books. tude N. 24 10 13," et par Longitude E. 115 53' 30".
Auction Sales To-day.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & do. Stopt.
J. M. ARMSTRONG. Bandry Articlea
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been
pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale
BOKER'S BITTERS
AVIE
A
ES Capitaines de navires passent auprés de Les do
ap-marquer les signaux qu'on peut leur faire de
of
in China-and parobasers are warned to beware
of Spurious imitations.
ti 52 Hongkong, 6th January, 1872,
FOR SALE,
PHAETON, Jast American style, with
India Rubber Springs, complete.
A pair of Juva PONIES.
An American BILLIARD TABLE, com-
pleto, with Ones, de. Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & 00,
tf 1916 Hongkong, 7th November, 1971. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES.
TRA. CONIL will assume the charge of
Pile, de rendre tout accour nécessaire et poe-
WM. PUSTAD & Co.,
Agente.
tf 1402 Hongkong. 2nd January, 1872.
EORGE LAS SEL
DISPENSING, CHEMIST,
TAE VICTORIA, DISPENSARY,
PUBLIC ALUTION.
FR. WILLIAM ABBOTT TURNBULL
from
13, Queen's Rood Central tf 126 Honukone, 18th January, 1879,
Apply to the Monger of BoYOKONG HOTBL.
1= 127 Konzkong, 18th January, 1872.
FUR MANILA (direct). HD Stonnaship
* SUNSHINE,” Captain Taylor, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 19th ist., at 2 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁI¥ & Co. tf 192 Hongkong, 18th January, 1872. FOR SWATOW, AMOX, AND FOUCHOW.
HE Steamship
"HAL-LOONG,"
the Society's Uthics, Pedder Street, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the Second day of February Dext, at three o'clock P.M., for the purpose of pra posing and passing special resolutions to the effect that from the lat day of January, 1874 Captain Farrow, will be despatched for the
protis of the Society of visible us provided by Clause No. 14 of the 8. A.. Articles of Association of the Society, aball be divided auobust the Shirebolders in the
ar
| remaining two-thirds thereof shall be distri
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co.
tf 198 Hongkong, 18th January, 1871.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
1 Americas Olipper-slip
"INTREPID."
bated aiget suob of the Shareholdere a Dunbar, Master, will havo immediate despatch
as above. shall. bave contributed business to the Bociety
For Freight or Cutie Pessage, apply to in proportion to their contributions.
RUSSELL & Co. By order of the Board,
N. J. RDE,
if 129 Hongkong, 18th January, 1873. Secretary. 324-11 Hongkong, 30th December, 1871. NOTICE
BIRLET, WORTHINGTON & Cɔ. tf 829 Shanghai, Ikt Muý, 1871. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. J. A. ner following, viz., that the said profits shall bo Kock in our firm, neased on the Seth of divided to three cgual partar that one-thirā July by mutual consent, and we shall carry on Part shall be payable to the Shareholders gene our business, as hitherto, under the same style.cally by way of dividend in proportion to the THE
J. SMITH & Co.
number of Shares held by each, and that the if 1410 Chefeo, G. Angust, 1871
NOTICE.
TAORMERLY Mesina Dent & Co. were pos- the western suburb of Gunton, on the north of F sonicd of three lots of grpond, eitusted on
Sbarzeen Canal, and known respectively as the {"lot at the rear of Chat-mok.In," the lot at
CEALED TENDERS, is duplicate, of Bank the junction of the Chai-dan Street," and the
Billa, payable in Olean Marica Dollars lot in front of Tai-ping-tong. These throw CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE
querent at Shanghai on dement, in exchangu COMPANY, LIMITED. DENT & Co. to one· YU: CHONG ON, but sa
for unchupped Mexiear Dallars, of the old coin- NOTICE is hereby given, that an Extra- age, at Hongkong, will be received by the un quently, owing to the souperformunoo by him of the covenants and conditions, subject to dinary General MEETING of Share dersigned until Noon on BATURDAY, the 20th which the leave was granted, the Trustees of hellers of the Company will be held at the instant, to the extent of $50,000. Mekers. DENT & Oo.cancelled the same, and Office of the Company, situatent No. 4o, Queen's such anacolution has been duly registered und Road, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 15th
MARQUES & Co. had recived instrus lots of ground had heon Jenied by Moser's.
to mail by Palio Auction, on
- SATURDAY
the 20th January, 1872, at 2 PM.
At their Sales Boou, Queen's Road, (adjoining Mr. Deascolis), **
An Invoice of SILES, ex P. & 0. eten mer Pekin, consisting of→
Black Glee DUCATES. TAFFETAS. DRAPE DE LYON. TAFFETA NOIR. DRAPE DE FRANCE. GROSURAINS.
GROS DE SUES.
And,
A large variety of Fancy BILKS.
Also, Black Figured and Brocaded BILIS.
The whole to be said in single Dresses.)
Sundry other GOODS.
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery Mexican Dollara wõighet at 7.1.7.
181 Rosetong, th January, 1872.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
Q K. (LEEVE.
Assistant Controller,
Hongkong, 17th Jonary, 1872. 5d 111 舖煙未呂馨元路
abtifed through the British Cumul to the Chi-day Tobraty next, at three celook P.M., for H.M's Treasury Office, ness Authorities. who having duly noted the the purpose of confirming such special remote- annulmente possession of the suid lots had been tions as may be passed at the Extraordinary. resumed by the quid Trustees, and YU CHONG General Meeting of Thursday, 1st February, On finally ejected and expelled from the pre-1873. wis, All these circumstances appear in the official records.
Nction in hereby given, that throngh Mesers. |CALDWELL and BARRETON, colicitors, and Mr., J 7, FRAYOIB, solicitor, ibe above three lots of gronad have, on the 16th day of the 11th moon of the 10th year Toong-chev, (27th December, 1871) been sold and assigned over to the un- doraigned. The purchase money for the same has been paid in full, sod all the title deedu
By order of the Commitles,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
General Agente 928 99 Hongkong, 18th January, 1873, NOTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, 1871-1873.
in and plans, formerly held by Mesars, DERS & NOTICE is hereby given that an Extra
ordinary GENERAL MEETING of Oo, a Truntoca, have been mado oror to them. Shareholders of the Society will be held at the Furthermore the whole matter having been Socieya Office, Fedder's Street, Hongkong, ou brought before, the Nauboi Magistrate brFRIDAY, the 16ta, day of February next, at Her Britannic Majesty's Coneal at Canton, the
Mceived instruction, to noll by Public
sible, et d'en faire le rapport an Commisaire PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONGESSES. LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. bave Les Douance à lour arrivéo à Amor.
Downes d'Amoy,
BEARCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN,
Baresa de Capitaine de Port,
16 Novembre, 1871.
8m 2007)
A. M. BISBEF Inspecteur Divisionaire.
·TUBLICATIONS.
SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED,
IN
THE CONSPIRACY CASE.
―
REGINA VANDOOL MOUSSA AND NOR
MAROMED CAMISSA.
Austion, on-
THE undersigned begs to inform the Publis that be bis all sorts of OID CIGARS, HAVANA, CAVITE und 'MA NILA, in suall sud large bazen, beet TOBACCO, and propar ed TOBACCO for Sale at an agreeablo prides.
For particulars, apply to
Maid Magistrate has reported the acts to His three o'clock 21, for the purpose of confirm-TO Excellency the Viceroy of the Two Kig at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Fri- ing such speelal resolutions as may be passed
Brised of the property as purchasers, and that and has issued a proclamation stating Tub day, 2nd Febritary, 1872, the andersinad bave lawfully become pos By order of the Board,
asse sur Fied to build tenements thereon.
for the purpose of letting, and otherwise to SATURDAY, the 30th January batsut, at Crosby's Store, over, and accordingly that they shall have per exercise complete ownership and control thore Queen's Road, at 12 A.M.-
petual possession of the same. This will almo The following Obsolete and Damaged Govern he found in official reconmis méáf. STORES, viz... ACCOUTREMENTS, AXER, DUBBING, Side: DRUMS, RAM coeluded with the sanction of the authoritice The above transaction, therefore, having been MERS, HATCHETS, LAMPS, Horse Bhoe both countries, who bave communicated N.B.-Captaine of Ships mut landing at NAILS, Tis POTS and PLATES, 2. Bet of with each other on the subject, and placed abore Wharf, can leave orders as the Store of Whitworth's TAPS and DIES, Chests of Car on official record; it is clearly a case of bond Meers. BROADBEAR & ANTHONY (opposite penter', Wheelers Farcierz, and Smitha de purchase; and notice of the same is borety landing stage of the Canta and Macao CLS, S., & About 600 pays of Serge Steamer), when they will recaive G. Ga im-TROUSEES, about 500 BLANKETS and given to mil parties whom it may cancern.
Dated this 16th day of January, 1872. mediale attention.
RUGS,-quantities of Bed and Pillow CASES,
1 123].
YOW WO TONG, Hoapital CLOTHING, Duck FROCKS, SOU
NOTICE. WESTERS, &c, &, and a number of TENTS, also quantities of Old IRON, BRASS, LEAD, CORDAGE, NAGA, de
THE Comuniasion appointuil under the hand This C. K. ULEEVE
Aanistan Controller. RICHA GRAVES MACDONKELL, K.C.H.G., OB, k., ko, to inquire into the condition of Control Office,
Hongkong, 15th January, 1872. 1100 the Police Force of this Colony, having com- menced its sittings, all Persons who have any evidence to offer on any of the matters salms- W. H. HENRIQUE. rated in ilia Recallenoy's Memorandum No.
N the Preez, and will be published in a few days, in Sv., prioo 30 cents, the recent Articles that appeared in the Hongkong Daily tf 14 Hongkong, Bila Jauuary, 1872,
Fress and the China Mail respecting this case. Agency of
with an appendix postaining,
Maritimes at Hongkong, from and after the
28th day of December, 1971.
CHAMPAGNE.
the tial, and the principal evidence taken be-E LOSSY & CO.'S CHAMPAGNE, is fore the Care-Jiseics in the Bankruptcy obo dozna Cusne, quarta and pinti. For By order of the Board of Directoraj.-
matter of ABCOOL RAHMAN JAMAL, and at the Sale by Magistracy. U. BEBTRÁND.
E. J. RAGE. ti 2240 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INBURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned having been sppointed
Agents in Hongkong for theshore Com pany, are prepared to grant Marina riako at current ratų.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
if 47) Hongkong, 6th March, 1868. IMPEKIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. WR Insuring Houses and thar Buildings Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur. Hg and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Har bours, or Dook, and the Cargoes of auch Stips, also, Ships Building and Repairing, Barges and other Vessela on Navigabla Hivers and Canals, and Goods on board such Vessels, throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and'in FOREIGN COUNTRIES, FROM LUAS ON DAMĄ UM BY FIRE.
Hongkong MOTO. LANE, Osawrond & Co.
Bombay Hesse. CrESSON & WOODRALL, Booksellera,
and Hegre. DORABJEE JUMBEINE & Co, Book.
sellera.
tl 85 Hongkong: 11th January, 1972,
NOTICE.
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
ROM this date, there will be no fee charged.
for Policien ismed by this Company.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &'Co.,
Secretaries.
tt 1977 Hongkong, lat November, 1871.
OARD.
AYEES & 00..
Im 40 Hongkong. 5th January, 1973,
JUST LANDED, GOOD assortment of Gentlemen's azd
Ladies' BOOTS, at moderne prices.
P. BENNETT,
DH TILLSON & O..
632, or who have any suggestions to offer tur
:
N. J. EDE,
Searslary: 484 12 Hongkong, 30th December, 1871. OHINESE INSURANJE COMPANY,
KWONG YUEN HING, No. 61, Queen'e Road, Nest to the entrance of the Central Market. fm 1404 Hougkung, 29th August, 1871, Notices to Consiguees,
NOTICE
CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX O. 9. 8.00.'S §. 8. PATROLEUS, FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the undersigned not later than the 23rd January, 1872, for ebipment per Sarpedon
BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE,
Agents. 74 119 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872. ISLES OF THE SOUTH, FROM LONDON. Anstermaur OF BONUS FOR THE ETONTONSIGNEES of Cargo per the above-named ship are requested to send in their Bits MONEDE ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1871.
of Lading to the undersigned for dountsreigns- tarcy and take delivery of their goods from CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company ship's side.
are requested to baud to the undersigned,
Cargo obstructing the discharge will be before the let hareh next, a List of their Goz-landed and stared at Consignees risk and ex Arbutions For the year ending 31st December, never.
(LIMITED).
1871, in order that the distribution of 89j për Consigness of Gunpowder will please take cent of the not profits reserved for Coat-iminate delivery, to anable the veel to some tone my be ascertained,
Should any Shareholders fail to make the into a berth to discharge, atherwise the powder.
JOHN BURD & Co., returns above desoriced, their Accounts will be will be stored at their risk and expense. made up la conformity with the Docks withe
Agente. Company.
tf 107 Hongkong, 16th January, 1872. *. P. & G. §. N. CO.
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.
By order,
OLYPHANT & Co,
General Agents. if 34 Honekome, 4th January. 1879. --
FOR SALE.
ATRES & CO. RAKERS, COMPRADORES, the greater efficiency of the Police Force, are ABROUGHAM, by Booker, with a more. JONSIGNEES, are requested to take im
9 Hongkone: 2nd Juaunry, 7872.
UALIFORNIA SEEDS.
THE Subscriber offers for Sale a fine and foll
arbortment of Seeds of
CALIFORNIA TREES AND PLANTS. -Also, s-general-nerertinent-of- VEGETABLE, FròWER AND GRASS SEEDS.
DUTCH AND JAPAN BULES. FLOWERING PLANT,
Subs, Faur Taxes, &o.
E. E. MOORE, At the OLD STAND, 425, Washington St., San Francisco, California. 2m 20971 New Ústalogues ready. · Dei, 6: FOR MALE.
The Untersigned, Agents for the shows Com-A DOTIONEERS AND GENERAL COM T. fituated on the Prays Grande et Macac
pany, are prepared to grant Policles against FIRE to the extent of $80,000 on any one First Class Rist.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, let January, 1867.
MISSION AGENTS.
No. 24. QUEEN 8 ROAD CENTRAL. Weekly Sales every Monday, and Proceedy Paid on Wednesdays.
6 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1872.
TULAT Commodiore HOUSE, No. 89, The house bas bien lutely enlarged and the roughly repaired.
Apply to
GREGORIO J, RIBERO. 1w 110 Macao, 18th January, 1872,
AND
NAVAL CONTRACTORS,
KOBE (HIOGO),
JAPAN.
6m 120 Hongkong, 17th January, 1673.
WANTED),
SITUATION in Meroutils Qffice or
A Bank at Dy of the Porte of China, Shang- hai or Yek hamna preferatie, by one who has
great experience as a Bookkeeper; writes a good hind, and usa undertake corresponding on bo siness matters,
Apply to E. V. C., care of the Editor of the Daily Press.
tt 1768 Hongkong, 5th October, 187L
requested to send their Names, with a list of the points on which they would wish to be examined, to the Secretary of the Commission, at the Supreme Court House.
ALFRED LISTER,
Scoretary Supreme Court flouse, 1st January, 1872.
+
SUMMARY OF POINTS ON WHICH HIS
EXCELLENOY BUGGESTS INQUIRY.
A. Orime during past six years.
B. Increase or decrease, cause of: How far dae
to individual exertion,
1. Reports and suggestions of Mesure, DEANE Had Rios, especially of the latter,
able driving out, and HARNESS, Silver Mounted, nearly new.
LANE, CRAWFOKÚ & Co. tt 1889 Hongkong, 16th November, 1871. ALFRED SINGER. PROFESSOR OF THE PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND SINGING BALLS AND DANCE FARRIES ATTENDED.
DIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS Pu
tuned and repaired by the month, or by special contruct, on Moderate Terms.
PIANOS FOR HIRE...
Ladies and Gentlemen requiring the services of the above, will please address him cure of the Daily Press Office,
-
tf Hongkong, 15th January, 1872
mediata delivery of the undermentioned packages, ex various Steamers, now lying un«* alaimed in the Company's Godawn. Professor Empego.......1 Parcel Samples. G Guilleria1 Case Samples, TE 120..
1
...1 For Sundries. W. W. Bennet....... 1 Bux Apparel ISH(m a boue) Crees Samples. LD&012(in diam.) Cases Books, Manookjee Monessee...1 Parcel Sauplée. A Morrison, Bombay, 1 Box Preserves. OL 436. Case Silk. Harper Feuse, Hono- 1 Bor Shells.
lulu...... James Macdonald.......1-Parcel Sugar Samples. Capitano del Puerto, I Box Books.
Manila
FOR SALE, by private nostract, the Three 581/6.1 Parcel Samples.
firaboles GODOWNS sitnote on Inland SC
HE Undersigned have been appointed pos D. Divided Authority. a2 Agents for the Sale of their Goode in F. Fualot of all classes of the Police, Hongkong and Chins by Mesere, J. & R. Ten F. Fresent organisation: Suggestione for re-lot No. 73, opposite the promises formerly oo Mr. Juge 1 Use Unknown. nent, Glasgow, and Morem.David Copeur & Bona Arbroath
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 419 Hongkong, January, 1867.
form.
G. Sikhs, East Indiana, and Negroes.
H. Distrios Watchmen,
1. Police Fire Brigade,
cupied by Meest. FLYTCHES & Co.
For particulars, doo, apply to
TURNER & Co [Ima 78] 534 Hongkong, 29th March, 1871,
B&Co in a diamond Case Samples,
A. McIVER,
Superintendent
# 12 Hongkong, 4th January, 1872.