No 4530
The Hong Kong Daily Press
Arrivals.
號十三百五千四靠
May 16, Gront, French bark, 200, Phillipot, Saigon 2016 April, and Cape St. James 4th May, $,000 piculs Rice, and 1,700 picyls Fish.-F. DEGENABR May 16, 16hues, French bark, 507, Balibo, Saigon May 1st and Cape St. James 2nd, 18,000 piouls Rice.-DEOSNABR.
May 16, ELLEN Moners, Brit. brig, 194, Sel
lick, Whampon 14th May.--CARLOWITZ & Co.
May 16, Box Foo, Brit. att., 918, Clark, Canton May 16th, Gouera!—A05USTINK HEARD &Co.
May 16, THALES, Brit. str., 775, E. Barnio, Foochow 19th, May, Away 14th, and Swatow 15th, General-D. Lapzkin & Ca.
Departures.
Singapore and i
May 16, HISTORIAN, sir, for 9
Calcutta
May 16, CHINA,sty, for Singapore and Cal-
entia.
May 17, THAIR, for Kobe.
May 17, AMIRAL OHLER, for Saigon.
May 17. GLENGTER, at, for Focehow.
May 17, LEMONA, for Bangkok.
May 17, Sin J. JERREBUox, sir, for W pos
May 17, Ocaav, for Whampɔa.
Clearances.
AT THE HARBOUe Master's OrrICE, Mar 15TH.
..
Anterior, str., for Singapore and London. Historian, sir, for Singapore and Calcutta. Chino, str., for Singapore and Calcutta. Farnard-Ho, for Manila.
Charley, for Takao.
Dr J. Jejecahay, sir., for Whampoa
Ciago, str., for Shanghai.
Ocean, for Whampo
Romeralda, for Swalow,
Thalce, str., for Chinkiang."
Passengers.
Per Tholes, str., from East Coast, Gaplain Tracey, N., and serrauf, Mesare Allen, Crawford, Mitchell, Skipworth, Clark, Balfour, Turdy and Chines
Reports.
The French bark Isaure reporte loft Saison . May lat, and Cape St. James on the 2nd, bad light winds and luis and bafling wind throughout,
The French burk Gybe renorts left Shigon on 30th April, and Cape Bt. Tame on the 4th, experienced online,ight winds and fine weather Tronglout,
The British abermaliy Tales reporis left Forebaw on 18th Day, Amoy on the 14th, and Fontos on the 15th, exparienced light N. Exa- terly winda till Switow, thence light variable winds and fine weather. Arived at the sceLÓ
日一十月四年申壬治同
Banks.
THE BANK OF CHINA
CAPITAL Tla, 2,500,000, in 25,000 Sliers of Tis. 100 each; Tla 25 per Share payable on allotment,
and the remainder in such sums and ab saol times as the Direstora bay determine, bat 60-that at least thres “months" notke still be given of every
call:
WITH POWER TO INCREASE TO
Provisional Committee. Mesars. W. Pustau & Co. FRAMJER HORMUSJER, Esq.,
O. C. REN, Feq..
Messrs. Framjee Hormance & Co.
A. A. HATESNIR., Beqir
Mosers. Olyphant & Co. Mard. Chapman, King & Ca
C. J. KING, Esq-
R. W. LITTLE. T
Mesars. Little & Co.
“J, A; MAITLAND, Esq.
Messrs. Thiocoa Brothers & O
Messra. Reid & Co.
D. Rain, Esq.
Standing Counsel,
R. V. M. BID, Beq. Harrister-at Law. Scenetary to the Pymisional Committee, JAMES GILFILLAN, Esq.
3
HE Provisional Committee being now in possession of legal opinion on the enlgeet from London bare decided to establish the Bank, tragistrlim, der the Companies: Acs of 1868. A permanent Board of Direction will ha formed in London-as required by the Act-with a Board of Management in Shing bizi.
Intimations.
THE
HONGKONG. FRIDAY, 17TH MAY, 1872.
HERCHANTS' MARINE INGERANCE COMPANY (LIMITED.),
Isap Orck-1, ROYAL EXCHANGE
BUILDINGS, LONDON, .
Bunkers.
Tur National RANK OF SCOTLAND, Nicholas
Iano, Londen, and a Branches,. Underwater
Bierotary. JORE JOSEPH TID, JosePH ANGUS.
DURING each year it is proposed to pay the Shareholders, Half-yearly, upon their paid-up Capital, interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum; and, soever us practicable after the oppimtion of mobi year, a Profit and IDAR Accorint will be made up, showing the results of the business, dus provision being made for all entelunding risks.
Out of the Profits will first be paid an addi- tional 5 per cent on the paid-up Capital, mak- g, with the interest to be paid, as explatned above, 10 per ment to the barebolders
Boforo any further division of Profits takes place amongst the Shareholders, one-fourth, Buy 5 per cent, of the ride, will be ruteably divided amongst those Insurers, out of whose business Profile have been made during the
The undersigned, having been appointed Agosta for the above Company at this Port, Shanguni, Footboy, Hunkow, and Tokohanın, are preparted to accept Marine like at cor zrat retur
GILMAN & Co.,
Aponte.
* Hongkong, 20th November, 1871.
KOTIVE,
Ocean Steam ebip Company being pro- toetad by upon Policies of Insuraner, is prepared to accommodate shippers by covering pre-face at the following premium payments in onse of fora ar dainage being, made with promptitude, sud Settlements adjusted accord-
The Provision Committee therefore gireing to Lloyds' rules. Puotior that applications for shares will be re-
ceived by the undersigned not later than the. 31st Augusty-1872.
It is the intention of the Committee that the basifies of the Bunk shall, if possible, be com- menced simultaneously in Obion and London on the Ist January, 1873,
By order of the Provisional Committee,
J. GILFILLAN
Secretary tf.869 Shanghai, 4th May, 1872.
DEUTSCHE NATIONAL-BANK AT BREHEN.
THE CAPITAL OF THIS BANK
15,000,000 THALER, OR £2,250,000,
DIVIDED INTO --
F. F. L. (with
All risky. Canal strang
Tea, Hongkong to London, 3316! 231*1 silk,
do. 1977 Premiume, at cash, at the sight exchange of Bank Drafte on London.
iD
"Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, 808 Touekong, 1st May, 1872:-
Auctions
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, ORAWFORD & Bo will sell by Public Auction, in their Sales" Roome, Quocn'e Roud,
THIS DAY
Intimations.
五拜赠送七十月五英 港香
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOTICE
A
In imations.
INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N Extraordinary MEETING of Share
Word MEETING of Share
(PRICE $23 PER FONTE Intimations,
-FOR-SHANGHAI (direct)
TAB Steamabin
"THALES,"
Captain Burnie, will be despatched for the alore Port TO-DAY, the 17th inst., at ? ..
For Freight or Passage.apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 978 Hongkong, 17€u May, 1872.
FOR SHANGHẬT. Staraskip
IN conformity with flie Sprint Resolutions the 17th May, 1872, at woon,—— An Invoico of LAMPS, comprising: Zephyr dinary Meetings of Shareholders held the the Company'e Offices, Bank Buildinga, Quen's LAMPS, Hanging Vase LAMPS, Gai CHAN-23rd Marsh and 13th April, altering Clauses Boed. VioLotion TESDAY: May 21st, 1872, DELIERS, Harp LIGHTS for Gad and Gut Now, 103, 104, 105, 107, and 15f of the Articles 3 o'clock in the afternoot, for this parpové Idles.
of Association, fanol changes to fake effect of confirming the following Special Resolution, ENVELOPES, Note and Letter PAPERS from 1st January, 1972), the Net Profita at the posed at an Extraordinary Meeting held May
*SUN-FOO FOOLSCAP, Blotting PAPER, Aconut Company will, from het date, be distributed 7. 1872.
KESOLVED, That the goalißention for the Captais 3. I. Clark, will be despatched for the BOOKS, Copping BOOKS, INK: Hand Mills is followe. xix.
Office of Director-ehall be reduced from aburo Port TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at BORA, Pocket and Pen KNIVES, Sterróscopic,
One Hundred Shares to Twenty-five, nadir.M. VIEWS, COMBS, RAZORS, POMATUM, Tulle SOAP.
Also,
8 and 10 Rib Silk UMBRELLAS 100 Boxes Yellow 8 JAP.
- 30 Ousta STOUT, in pints and quarts. ́
40 Cases Haun cuar's. BRANDY.
Best English BUTTER, in 2, 4, 7, and 14 Iba. Tips.
Two-tai-da (2/3rds) ball contributors, whe
ther shareholders ur not, in proportios la the act amount of premis ontributed by each. Due-third (3rd) to be carried to the Reserve
Ford
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents. tî.716 Homericanó, 17:b April, 1872" IHONGKONG BIOH MILLS.
NOTICE. undersigned having taken over this pre- TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in
lawn as the WEST Mexican Dellare weighed at 7.17, All Lots, POINT RITE MILLS, and the spacious flo with all faults and errors of deseription, at parowns attached thereto, and having added tho chasers' risk on the fall of the hamster,
908 Hongking, 15th May. 1872
87 Cases Australian BEEF and MUTTON, in 4 and 6 lbs. Tias,
过法律
Sundry FURNITURE and EFFECTS:
FUBLIC AUCTION."
list lanse 33 of the Articles ist Assocks | tion be amended and read as follows
For Freight or Passago, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARN & Co.:
S3 919 Hongkong. 17th May, 1872.
FOR SHANGHAI,
S2. Nu perso'shall be eligible to the Office of Director unfusa le bo the bolder of at least Twenty-fire Shares, and abull baro, hold the Shares at least one month, next preceding the American Schooner day of election..
By order,
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN, Mga pala Secretary. 14 856 Hongkong. 7th May, 1872.. -INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,
LIMITED
......... · NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"CHARLES C. LEARY," will have immediato despatch for the above port, lesving room for a small quantity of cargo, for which, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. 4920 Hongtong. 17th May, 1979
THE
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
41 British Ship
JOIN NICHOLSON,"
most approved Machines for cleaning and po Tishing Rice, is prepared to Bil orders for all course than any, will be held Grierson, Master, will have early despatch as THE Adjourned Ordinary MEETING of the
descriptions and qualities of cleaned and po... lished Rise at short notice, Special attention ATRES & Co. will hold a sale of HOUSE. will be given to selectiar and perfectly alaan- ing. Rice for the California and Anetralian
nrkete.
HOLD FURNITURE,
THIS DAY the 17th day of May, 1872, at their Sale Boomą, At 21.M,--
A quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, the property of the OfEcers of H.M. 19th Regt.
TERMS OF SALE-ash before delivery. In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lute, with all faults and errors of coscription; at pur- chasers' risk on the fall of the haminer.
Bas Houching. 13th May, 1872, PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned will sell by Public - Aus« To Mounow.
tion
"the 18th day of May, 1973, at 2:
At his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,— Ax Assortment of JAPANESE LACQUERED WARE, BRONZES, IVORY CARVINGS,&c. Comprising:
The bipess will be carried on under the ru and styls of BATTLES & Co.:
WM. WABU BATTLES. if 559 Hongkong, 2lat Marsh, 1872.
VART Handsome Thoroughbred Yours A Thibet DOG, about 23 inches high, Black and Thiny Points, and a good Watch Dog. Apply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. tt 880 Hongkong, 1 th May, 1972. མ་ར--་
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY... REDUCTION IN THE KATES OF PREALUM Detached & semi-detached DuelL
porecut.
ing Houses, removcôfrom town, personc
and their contente,
Otherdwelling Housesused striply T
BRITISH AND FOREIGN MARINE IN- Work TABLES, BOXES various darip Godowns, Ufices, Shops, &o., and
SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
FHB Undersigned are prepared to issue Po-
to
·F2.4.
tions, TRAYS, TABLES, Bronze VASH
ORNAMENTS, A., &c.
TERMS OF SALE—Üash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All fots. with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
·Autisoner, 905 Hongkofa, 15th May, 1879.
PUBLIC AVOTION.
ELEGANTENGLISH AND OHINA-MADE) FURNITURE.
lioles covering Tea and Silk, skipped by. steamers of the F. & O. S. N. Co. and O.S. E. IS Cc, at the following rates of premina, subject
to a discount of 15").
Hich Average. From Bogkung Ten, 6/1 m 20]," "London." Silk. : 2017-
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agnite. lengkong, Jab May, 1872; THE LOBE MARINE INSURANCEustractions to sell-of Public Auction, ANE CRAWFORD & On, bave reosiyad COMPANY, (LIMITED). SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, $560,000.
73,000 SHARES OF 200 THALZE, OR £30 EACH, ~~ OF WHICH ONE-HAL, OR 37,500 SHARES,
KEPRESENTING A CAPITAL US.
7,500,000 THALER.
HAVE BEIN 1880Sn.
of the wrees of the steamabip Dongle on the& Undersigned using been appointed evening of the 14th. delivered the maila to
Agents for the above Bank at this port
cres all well in charge, baving had fine weather and Shanghai respectively, are prepared to
H.M. gb. Dwarf; found Captain Tappin and
in dute: The aleship angling and ships,
Sunday, the 12th, and the sternship Sunshine
Argonaut and Undine arrived in Foochow on
-
GRAFT DRAFTS ON THE HEAD. OFFICE,
tf 839
...THE
Jeft Amoy for Kelund on the 14th instant. The of the Bank at Bremen, direct, or payable at
Ateamship Haz-toong left Swatow for amoy on Ladon.
the 15th. The sternship Y.-fung had not ar.!
rived in Swatow when the Thales left Left the steamships Hunang-lung and Yokohama Maru in
Fouchow, and the steamabip Yeddo to Amoy, also the Cadia in Swatow,
Auction Sales To-day.
LANE. CRAWFORD & Co.
Suudry Articles.
AYBES & Co.
Household Furniture.
A. BORG,
INNER AND GALVANIZER,
N97 WANGHAI ROAD,
IRON, CHAIN, PIPES,
AND
ALL KINDS OF IRON WORK GAL- VANIZED,
#228]. ON REASONABLE TERMS. [Feb. 1
LARGE ASSORTMENT of DAWSON'S A BUGTE, Ladies' and Gentlemen's.
M GARRETT,
DEXTER,
Queen's Roas
Im 708 Hougkong, 1st May, 1872.
FOR SALE
CHOICE CAVITE CHEROOTS AND
CIGARS.
H: COHEN,.
Burd's Lone.
Lf 808 Hongkong, 23rd February, 1872. JUST RECEIVED, EX “ GREAT
PEPUBLIC
BBLS. FLOUR, Golden Age, Baker's
50 Extra.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 74 881 Hongkong. 18th May, 1872
WANTED. BOOK-KEEPER, who cia also act as
A Correspondent Addreea, by letter, stating goalifications and clary required, to: H, A., Duity Press office,
tf 872 Hongkong, 11th May, 1872
WANZED,
MELCTERS & Co.,
Hongkong, SIEMSSEN & O
Shanghai.
if 435 Hongkong, 9th Mareb, 1872.
TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Ho
JOUPORATION. SUBSCRIBEUCAPITAL-5,000,000of Dollars,
Court of Directors:-- Chairman T. PYKE, Esq
Deputy Chairman-S. D. SASSOON, EBQ.
E. R. Halition, Erq.
W. H. Forbes, B.
...
15, 8. Lamano, Eig.
TIL. Malchere, Eng.
| G. F. Weiler, Esq.
Managers
Hongkong James Greig, Reg., Ulief Manager, Shanghai-David McLean, Esq. London Bankers London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
* INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1. per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposita:-
For 8 months 2 per cent, per annum.
6
12
4 S
"
LOCAL BALLS DISCOUNTE Credits-granted on approved Sacnrities, and every descrip non of Banking and Exchange
nainess transacted.
Draftsgranted on, London, and the chief! commercial places in Earope, Judia, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIC, Chief Manayor.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, it 10027 Hoogkong. 7th May, 1872.
HONGKONG AND CHINA OAS COMPANY, LIMITED.
DURING the temporary absence of the undersigned, Ur. W.D. AFTEY has been appointed Auting Manager.
A. NEWTON,
if 561 Hongkang, 22nd March, 1872.
CLOSING OF BUSINESS,
SITUATION in a Mercantile Office or Bank at any of the Porte of China, Shang. hakor Yokohama proferable, by one who, han.. great experience as a Book-keeper; writean goo hand, and can undertake corresponding on ba siness rautters.
Apply to E. V. C., care of the Editor of the Daily Press.
1708 Hongkong, 6th October, 1871
. R. HANDLEY,
AND SHIP PLUMBER
HOUSE COPPER SMITH;
BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTEE. (LÁTE PATR28ON & HANDLEJ). 70 F. Praya Wret,
Next to the P. & 0. Coal Stores, BONGKONG.
* 16811
PBENNETT,
(Sept. 15-
1. H. BENIqoma,
DR. PILLSON & Ou..
BAKERS, COMPRADORES,
AND
NAVAL CONTKACTORS,
KOBE (BIOGO),
JAPAN.
6m 120 Hongkono, 17th January, 1872.
MEDICAL HALL.
Manager,
THREE DOZEN CARTE DE VISITES $5.
FROM MAY Zot to Slat, the abota RE DUCED PRICE will be charged, in Jading taking the negative. The Establish. went will peisely be OLUSED on June Int for Portraiture.
WP FLOYD. 1m 797 Hongkong, Jat May, 1872. THE HONGKONG
wwww.cam
`. CAPITAL PAID-UP, £100,000,-
COMPANY NOW RETURNS I PER CENT,
BROKERAGE ON ALL PREMTUS CONTRIBUTED.
on
MONDAY
the 20th May. 1872, at 2 p'clock r.. At the residence of J. R. Joshua, Esq, No. 3. Seymour Terrace- The whole of his Elegant HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising:
Mahogany and Satin Damask Drawing-room
as such, and their contents.
their contents wal
I
GILMAN & Go.. Agoste, North British and Mercantile
·Insurance Company. +884 Hongione: 10th Mareb.1885
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANT
·TAROM and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD. Insurancas, viz —
Not exceeding nonth of the annual rats Above 1 month,). end not exceed 3
ing
Above 3 malin”
sul not exoceñ. {:5
30.
Above months the fruit anoon rate, :
GILMAN & Co., Agents, Borth British & Mercantile Insurance Company,
LF 6 Hongkong, 7th April 1968. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMITE.
U
THE Company combines, with all the usua! advastiges of other well-managed Marina Jasurance Companies distinctive features, which offer Spreint Inducements to lusters The Company's Article of Association provide that Danvers shall anvo a Substantial Share in the profits of the busineas. Whenever the net profits in any year shall have suffined to pay the Sanrebelders a divident.of 10 per cent, un TERMS OF SALE-Cast before delivery in their paid up Capital, 25 percent of the surplus Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote, is to be distriboled po rain amongst shich of with all faults and errors of description, at por the Insurers as have paid during the year £500 | chazero" risk on the fail of the hammer. und upwarda in preniama.
895 Hongkong: 14th May. 1872,
SUITE, Marble-top Consel and Rood TABLES, GASALIERS, MIRRORS, PIANO, PICTURES. SIDEBARD, OROOKERY PIZ GLASSWARE, SOFAS, CHAIRS, BED. STEADS. WARDROBES, WASHSTANDS. Que Ane Doskey, SAM," with Suddle, Bridle, &c., complete, suitable for Children.
No.,
The Undersigned are propired to grant Fo- Hoies against MARINĖ KISK at current
STEMSSEN &. Co.,
Fatos
Agents.
3m 812 Hongkong, 1st May, 1872.4.-
THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
TAROM this data, the following rates, of Pre- minu will be charged by the undersigned Agents of the above Company, via Sacs Caul to the United Kingdoni, sabject to disput of 15 per cent.”
For first-class full power stramer:
From HANKOW,
SILL.
TEA F.P.A. with Canal
·With Ace/dgs. Grounding Olauss SHANGHAI, 13% TODOHOW,
2*%
1
MACAO,
14
לו
CANTOR. HONGKONG, 14
For Mail ateamer overland cu Silk with averagöz
From SAMORAL, 17.
CANTOR,
*
HONGKONG, 1
Whenever the net profits in any year shall have sufficed to pay the Church-lus a dividend uf 10 per cent, on their paid-up Capital, 25 per weak of the surplus is to be distributed pro rata uzangat such of the Istrere as bare paid during the year £500 and upwards in premiums.
SIEMSSEN & Co,
Agente.
3m 843 Hongkong, 6th May: 1872.
A MILLAR & CO.,
AND STEAMBOAT HOUSE spre
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS No. 1. Quon's Boad Ezet and Nullah Zane, Opposite HM. Naval Duck Yard t397 Hongkong, lat, Mareb 1871,
HONGKONG,
No. 10, QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL.
J. O KRUSE, THOLE SALE AND RETAIL
WTOBACCONIST,
JEWELLER,
AND DEALER IN PANUT ARTICLES:
PHOTOGRAPHIC JOHN SKINKEE SAN FRANCISOD"
ROOMS, (Cerner of Wellington and Agúllar Birects)
· ARE NOW OPEN," FROM 10 AM TO EM. PORTRAITS TAKEN WITHOUT REGARD TO WRATHER. N.B.-The Photographic Booms are over the Daily Advertiser Uffice.
E. RIISFELDT.
tl 708 Hongkong, 22nd April, 1872,
WANGHAJ STEAM BAKERY,
THE undersigned begs to intimate that Mr.THE Uadoraigned baving become MANAGERS the above establishment, is from and after this SOFT BREAD, BISQUITE, CONFECTION date the sole Proprietor of the Dispersary. EHT, and FLOUR, will in fature be receivet known trader the name of Tax ANDICAL their store, and also at the BAKERY, WAN
MACEWEN & Ou
$240 852
HALL," Queen's Boud, No. 37.
All outstanding accounts will be settled by
ME. THEOPHIL KOFFER,
H. KAUFFMANN, MD.
3m 419 Hongkong, 1st Mareb, 1872.
MEDICAL HALL
GERMAN DISPENSARY.
TTH reference to the bore advertise-
CHAL
18, Queen's Road, Hongking 7th May, 1872.
PRENCH HOTEL,
MANILA..
BINONDO No. 37.
13 Bote: has been thoroughly renovated, and is now open for families and gentle men desiring first clam accommodation.
Where the undersigned beam to ofer A fas Billiard Tabla-in connected with the
bis services to the public, and hope that by House, sng the best of Wines and Liquors will
strict adberecce to say basin entrusted
to his care, he may e-ro's share of the con- dence hitherto enjoyed by the above establish. ment
THEOPSIL KOFFER. 3m-420 Hongkong, 1st March, 1872.
be kept constantly on bind.
All Langungs spoken.
EDWARD VERRIL
LALA ARI,
Propridor Manila, February 10t5, 1872,
Manager.
1345
CALIFORNIA,
Boccisor to BODMUND GIBBONS & CO., Bale Agenia for; Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammonition, Da Pant's Blasting and porting Pander, Lake Superior and Pacific Fuse Company'a Eagle Safety Fue
[ly £34 Apr) 6 FUOCHOW DOCK.
RIVER MIN.
THE shove granite floored DOCK, of the following Dimensions, vir: Length, 360 receiving Vessels drawing 13 to 16 feet, sa the tate of the Tiles will allow. The Dock runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam. The above promises comprise a large Machine Bhop, containing s
WHITWORTH' 12-NO SCHES CUTTING
„Gap Lagam, N DRILLING AND HCERWING MACHINES,
Large Godowas ses on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &c., ko. A large ! Stock of Woode, Metal, do, do, always on hand. The Dock Steam Tag Woosung'in Available at all time to tow vesselu to or from Sea, al cur- rent rétes, on application to
J. S. LAMUNT,
Guperintendent.
وه
PUBLIC AUCTION.
JAPANESE WARE.
*
A TRES & Co have received instructions to
Bell by Public Anction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 2nd day of May, 1872, at thoir Sales Rooms,
Queen's Road, ne 2 Pa
Au Invoice of JAPANESE WARE BRONZES.
per
further notice the following Annu Ratoa will be charged for Fire Insurance Detached & semi-detached. Dwall
ing Housen removed from town, and their coulents. Otherdwelling Horses, usah strict? ly as sh, and their ematents, Golowns, Offices, Shops, &
their contents.
per vent
J
For Fright or Passage, only be
at the Company's Offices, Bank Buildings,abore, Queen's Rd, Victarin, or TUESDAY, Mar 1st, 1672, at a 30 o'clock in the afternoon, for shin purpose of proceeding with the election of Dircutore for the ensning year.
By order,
Secretary.
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN, 9.1883 Hongkong, 11 b May, 1872-
“VIDTORIA: KEGATTA CLUB.
MEMBERS at the bore Club are requested and a General MEETING, to be held on TUESDAY EVENING next, the let fastant, at 5 o'clock, in the Gymnasiunt, Wynd ham Street
68 919 Hongkong, 18th May, 1873. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE
TSSÉDL & Co.
21 Hon-kone 17th May, 1874 FUR SAN FRANCISCO, A1 German Búqua
TES
HERTHA,"
Capt. Schreiber, will have quick despatch za above.
For Freight apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. ti 925 Houskoniz, 17th May, 1872. TENDERS FOE RAISING THE S. 8. DOUGLAS
CEALED TENDERS, marked as above, for
raising the Steamer Dos;las, and Jeliver ing ber in dook either at Hangkon or Amey, wil he received until-nom-of- MONDAY, tha. 20th instant, at the Office of Captain R. H. CAIRNA, Club Chambers, where a copy of bis AFTER the let of May next, until furiber report on the position of the vessel may be seen. potice, the boor of departure of the Tenders to be on the principle of a percentage Steamer for Macao on SATURDAYS will be on the value of the steaner when safely in 3 o'clock .., for the souvenience of pas dook.
The right of rejecting all or any of the ten sengers."
dere is reserved
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
-General Agents, ti 738 Hongkong, 97th April. 1373.
CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE. -
INSURANCE COMPANY.
MARE
ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS le call. ed to the future distribution of the Pro- fite of this Company, two-thirds (da) of which, after payment of interest, still now be divided amongst all Contributers of business, whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pro tion to the amount of Neil Trepia contributed. WM. PUSTAU $90...
Agents,
it 603 · Hongkong, 9th April, 1872.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
conformity with the Special Resolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extrnor. disary Meetings of Ebareholdere held on the" belakand 15th instuts, altering Clauses Nos. 180
191, 132, and 188 of the Articles of Association, (such changes to take reot from 1st Novem ber, 18711, the Net Profits of the Company will, i from that date, he distributed as follows, tiz
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all-contributors, whe
ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the not amount of premie contributed by each,
1 per cent GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co.. Agent Imperial Fire Insurance Company IF 884 Hongkoto. 7th March, 1985,
IMPERIAT FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
LIVE Undersigned having been appointed Agently the sboveCompany at this Fort, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extant of $30,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored thereDAL":
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co. of Hongkong. 24th Annet, 7864. LONDON AND PROVINCIAT, MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
A nice Assortment of Bohemian VASES, oras Untersigned having been appoints every description.
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
24 Hongkong, 17th Mas, 1872.
PÚBLIO: AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by Enblio Auction, fanless pro vionely disposed of by private contract,) on
SATURDAY,
the 26th May, 1872, ut 4 F.,
on board,
The A1 German Bark
ELBEN-
One third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, according to the number of shares held by each
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agonte.
ti 314 Tengkong, 18th February, 1879.
NOTICE.
..
HAMBURG BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
www.acc
TAKOM and afterthisdate a BONUR of 26 per "eent, on amount of Premia will be allowed
Agents in Hongkoaz for herbase Comte all Contributors; such Bonus to be deducted pany, are preped to grant Marine riste natonce, whenever payment of Premia is to be current rates.
made Policy fee will be charged Risks accepted
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
49 471 Hongkpar, 6th March, 1388.-
OCEAN MARIND INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. INCORPORATED 1859.
CAPITAL, £1,000,000,
E aderiigned baving been appointed
monde.
and Policies of Inenrance granted at the our zot vates of Premium to the extent of $50,000, on buildings or on goods stored therein..
WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
9 879. Hongkong. 11th May, 1872.
NONCE,
Tants for 216 above Compoxy, are pre-188 20th instant, being WHIT MONDAY,
at current rates. •
of 6,500 Poule carrying capacity, well tennd inpared to scoopt Marine Risks and lean Police Spark Sails, and running Gear, newly coppered let year, and throngbout in splendid order.
For particulara of inventory, apply to Mesara varan & Co., the Captain on board, or
to the unlined.
TERMS OF SALE--One-third of the parchase money to be paid after the fall of the Luner, the remainder after completing transfer, 12 Mexican Dollars weighed at 1.7.1.7. Vousei ¡ni purchaser's risk after the sale,
F. BLACKHEAD & 00..
Auctioneers
916 Hongkong, 36th May, 1872. PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instractions J. BREMBER, E., H. M. Naval Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 12th day of Juge, 1872, at Hotlock 3. M. At H. M. Naval Tard→
Sandry Naval and Victualling STORES, comprisine
IRON, Old Wought
ON ROPE,
RAGS, CANVAS.
Brass HIVERS for Blocka. 01 Tron OASES,
'HOOPS.
OM STERL
BUNTING.
GLASS, LEATHER, &c.
Bait BREF FLOUR CHOCOLATE- OASKS, CABES, BAGS, &c.
FLANNEL Cotton DRILL.
20,
About 10 Tons Old COPPER.
METALL 10
nud 50- 0 38, 5/3, and 3/16 New
Iron Boiler PLATES.... TEENS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Jueltoneer 867 Hongkong. 10th May, 1879
HAIL MAKING. VILLIAN DOLAN haring returned to
SAIL MAKING in all its brunches, ut big old
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. - 1351- Hongkong. 7th Jane, 1867.
MERCHANTS MUTUAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF FAN- FRANCISCO.
Exogen EXCLUSIVELY IN MAKINE INSURANCE;
Faid up Capital~8500,000.00,
Undersigned having been duly appoiut
Ed 923 Hongkong, 16th May, 1870.
ROSE & UO,
AVE landed. ex Frereb Mail Steamer, the
Pafis-
MILLINERY..
FLOWERS
COSTUMES.
Plain and Figmed "GAUZE DE QUAM-
BRAY'S.
Black
"
dir.
Guipure TUNIC, in Chiga Gláss. White Satin SLIPPERS.
French Kid GLOVES.
Luce FIC HC'S. Maslin BODIES, &c.
Al
Ex British Steamer Sea Gull-
Bordered Holland COSTUMAS.
BRILLIANTS, &c.
Chuice WOOLLENS,
Buy had Gentlemen's Straw HATS, in new
--...Shapes.
White BUCKS and DRILLS.
tf 923 Hongkong, 17th May, 1979:
"
S. HOOK SON &
CO.,
Agents for OUTELLEAN & Co.'s C.V.P. BRANDY. BOORD & SONS OLD, TOM, Brand "Suzine,
Board & Co." 1818 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1972,
ARNUM D
COLLINS
DENTIST
7, ARUUTHNOT ROAD,
- HONGKONG.
ti 287 Flongkong, 2nd Februny, 1872.
LA
ANT, CRAWFORD & Co. hara beeb ap. pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sule of
БІТ ТЕRS BOKER'S IN CHINA AND JAPAN and purchasers are warned to keware of Spurions iuitations.
tf 52 Hongkong, 6th January, 1812.
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES_ of,
ex
from on teh full Warsville, VE
requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignalure, unl take immediate delivery of the game at the Messageries Maritimes pary's GoduvD.
These goods are stored from this date at the risk and expose of the Consignees.
No fire insurance has been effected.
A. CONIL,
M
Fraripal Agent.
will be ofsarred as a holiday by the under II in leartCques Merabandise.
0
ntioned Banks. And notice is further virtu, that in future alt holidaysa's the Bank of FFP land will be. vecernised as cueb, by the local W&C 1956-
Banka
tongkong, 11th May, 1879.
For the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
J. MODOUALL
Manager, Hongkong. For the CEARTBIND MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA,
E. ARTHUR,
Manager, Hongkong.
TRALIA AND CHINA,'
M. W. BOYD,"
ed Agents of the above Company, are pre For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. pared to socept Marine Birks on the ass! terma...
OLYTHANT & Ou tf 1999 Hongtong, and July, 1969. THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE AS- SURANCE COMPANY.
No. 11, LOMBALD STREET, LOBTON, EC. ESTABLISHED 1821,
Manager, Hongkong. Por the ComeToTE D'ESCOAPTE DE PARIS,
HONGKONG AGENCY,
A. PHILIPPE
Acting Manager. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager.
And empowered by spesial Acts of Parliashent, Subterthed Capital 200 000 berling. For the NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED, Total invested Funds upwards of 2,750.000 Axial Income
320,000"
JAS. CAMPBELL
Acting Manager.
H. HUGHES,
BE Undersigned baring heen duly appokate 1 For the AURA BANE, LIMITER
Agents for the above Company, are pro pured to take risku against Fire, on the veüel | 54 8007
terms.
LOMMERCIAL
OLYPHANT & C.0°
tf 2017 langkong, 7th December, 1689.
NOTICE
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
185 sual rates for Fire Inearance on the
various oldest of Buildinga auð ákvír con-, tente will remain as follows til further no tine, Tiz Detached and serai-detached·
AND
Manager.
·BIL·LTAN 11:
REFRESHMENT ROOMS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Tifin from 1. q'clock to 2.80 F..
J. E. WEITE tf 654 Hongkong, 9th April, 187...
EORGE GLASS DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG
percent..
percent.
Dwelling Houses immvete from the town) and their contents. Other Dwelling Houses (similarly
situated) and their contents Obces and Godowas and their
1 percent Contents. Other Risks by Special strangement The following rates will be oberged for SHORT PERIOD Policica--
Not exceeding 10 days tb per cent,
Abore i moglb, and not
Not eroding. I month 4 per cent.
3
Color.19.
Perfumery, Machinery Apothecary Wars.
FC x3
HKD in diamond, 23
Linea.
Prest Mens Com-7
mittee H. M. st Butta. 10 Regt. Hongkong -
FG in diamond 7 Bates Cotton.. HRG
915 Hongkong, 16th May, 1872 BRITISH STEAMER SEA GULL FRUM LONDON, &c. YONSIGNEES of Curg by the above-named "atramer are hereby notified that their Cargo is being discourges, landed, and stored at their rish: into our Godown, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be sent on unless intima- tien is received before 2 o'clock pm, from the Owners, requiring it to be landed here.
Goode remaining in store after 24th inst. will. Le sabject to rent
B af Lading for countersigouture to the Consignes are requested to send in their nadersigned.
GILMAN &Co,
Agente. 24 617 Hiekoing, 15th Mar, 1872. AMERTUAN BARK CHARLES C. LEARY, FROM NEW YORK. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-ancoed yousel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for conoteraignuture to the unders wigged; and to take immediate delivery of their Goide
"Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Cousigners' risk and expense.
OLYPHANT & Co. 7d 898 Hongkong, 15th May. 1872. EONSIGNEES of 1842 Fire Bricks, per Bri. Liab obip Forcard Ho! from London, are hereby informed that the same are being landed and stored at their risk and expense in the Godown of the modersigned.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, TOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN. SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED, NB.-Captains of Ships not landing at abore Wharf, can learn orders at the Btore of Mens BROADEESE & ANTHONY (opposite the landing stage of the Canton and Macas ROHT. 8. WALKER & Ö.. Stamer), when they will reative G. G.'s im Agents, Royal Insurance Company.mediate attention. it 1763 Hongkong, 13th September, 1809.
excending
place in Duddall Street, and solicite.the patron-Abore months, anJnot), age of the Publis
exceeding.........thoma
The list of Obarges for lighting or remetal Lang veneele gat Le obtained from
He has on band a fine assortment of 8 and 10 Above months, the fallannual rate of 1 -Meera NORTON, LYALL & Co., Hongkong, once KA VINS DUOK, suitable for Boat Selle
Het LANE, OKATFORD & Co., Shanghai į or Awažogs, 876
May3
11 858 Hongkong, 30th April, 1869-
tf 44 Hongkong, 5th January, 1872.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &'Co. 74 902 Hongkong, 15th May, 1872. CONSIGNEES. per 'O. S. S. Co.'s tenner__
Achilles, are hereby notified that the cargo is being discharged into Craft, landed at the Godowne of the undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Consignees risk. The carga will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 13th May, 1879
Gooda undelivered after 18th May, 1872, will be subject to Rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Zyenle 41004 Hongkong, 15th May, 1872