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No 4541
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
Arrivals.
號
十四百五千四
May 88,-Cur SARK, Siam...bk., 474, Yor.. rath, Bangkok 10th May, 10,000 picula Rice-CHINESE.
May 28, A... VIDAL, North Ger.. bË, $31, Angelbeck, Saigon 14th May, and Cap> St. James 15011, 7,500 picks Rice. SIEMSEEN & Co.
May 28, DIOSCUREN, North German bk., 390, Matbola, Saigon 21st May, and Cape St. James 22nd, 7,200 piculs Rice-Wa. l'USTAT Go.
May 29, HANNY Ssare, French bark, 405, Querin, Saigon 15th May, 19,000 picule Rice F. DEGENABR.
May 29, Tar Wars, Siam, bark, 654, Suis,
Bangkok 10th May, Rice-CHINESH, May 29, MERIDIAN, Siam, bk., 204, Zetter- land, Bangkok 18th May, Rico-Car-
NESE.
May 29, Pra
PELINE WOOD, Brit bk, 384, Sheel, Sunderland 13th Dec, 600 tons Coal. BURVED & C
May 29, CHRISTINA North Gor-bg., 174
Christousen, Saigon 11th May, and Capi St. James 18th, 4,100 pients Rico.—WM. TUSTA
& Co. May 29, ELIZABETH CUSHING, Amer. ship, 926 Colby, Cardiff Jaquary 11th, 1,305 ton Con), P. & O. Co.
May 29,
29, CAROLINE. Ned. ship, 1,300, Foulis, Bangkok Srd May, Wine.BORRO & Co. May 29, ARABELLA, British bark, 149, M
Lean, Baigen 17th May, and Cape St. Jantes 17th, 8,600 piculs Pice-ORDEL May 29,
20, EVENINO STAR, Siam. bk, 414, Bruhn, Bangkok 7th May, Bice and General-CHTYESH LI, FAITHELILA, Brit ship, 900, Morrison,
May
and
日四金月四年申壬治同
Banks.
THE BANK OF CHINA..
CAPITAL-Tlz. 2,500,000, in 25,000
Shares of Tha: 100 ch
Tla. 25 per Share payable on allotment and the remainder in sub suma and at auch times as the Directors may determine, bat as that at least threa months' notice shall be given of every fall; WITH POWER TO INCREASE TO
Tls. 5,000,000,
О. С. Вяни, Бе
Provisional Committee.
Meaers, W. Pustiu & Co. A. A. HAYES, J., Bag,
Mesers. Olyphant & Co.
C. J. KING, Esq..
Messrs. Chapman, King & Co.
RW. Live, Esq.,
Messrs. Little & Co.
J. A. MAITLAND, EG,
D. REID, B
Mesare, Thorne Brothers & Co.
N
Menara Reid & Co.
Standing Counsel.
E. W. M. BIRD, ESQ. Barrister-at-Law,
Secretary to the Provisional Committee.
JAMES GILFILLAN,
Intimations.
THE
-HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 30TH MAY, 1873,
MEROTANTS” MALINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED.)
HEAD OPFOR-1, ROYAL EXCHANGD BOLDINGS. LONDON,
Bonkers..
| THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, Nicholas
Lave, London, and its Branches. Underwriter JOHN JOSEPH TIDD.
Neerstary. JOSEPH ANGUS.
Out of the Frofits will first be paid an addi- tional 5 per cons on the poid-up Capital, mak ing, with the faterant to be paid, us explained above, 16-per gente to the Shareholdere –
Anctions.
POBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undoreigned will call by Puldio Auc.
tion,
THIS DAY,
--
the 8th May, 1872, at noon,. Athis Sales Forms, Green's head,
Bod LEAD.
Anezi TOBACCO.
American FORK. ****
Fraheb PEAS, in Tins.
French BUTTES, in Bottles.
Sseamage CHEESE,
HAMS.
French BAUSAGES. "Day MUSHROOMS,
Amorted HANDKERCHIEFS; Assorted SOCKS.
|Houses, Lands, Tenements, &c.
TO LET.
TO. LIT
四拜禮號十三月五英 港香
Inimations.
NOTIFICATION.
ལ
TT
porial Bussian Majesty's Government that COMMODIOUS ROOM ad DATHI. has come to the knowledge of Ile Im. A. ROOM, in a deritable locality, 5 minates certain ships hearing the Bussin ting had from Post-offic A diren. Z office of transported Chipes Cooties to countries bc this paper.
yad the sens, this trade boing forbidden by the Government.
t#951 Hongkong. 21st May, 1872.
-TO BE LET.
Will immediate poserasion.
His Imperial Majesty's Legation bas there- fara the bonour to remind all Rassian sub.
7HE Upper Part of that Large and Commo-jects in China of this prohibition, aul to bug
HOUSE, the
(opposite the Hotel d'Europe) comisaoding splendid view of the Herboat, and comprising in ail Siz Rootos.
For partidare, apply to
to.
I CHOKHT. -
6, Follinger St. tf 917 Hongkong, 16th May, 1872
TO LET. TOUSE No. 41, Wyndham Streat. Apply
J. J. DOS REMEDIOS & Co. tf 356 Hongkong, 9th May, 1879.
TO LET. FEHN HOUSE No. 3, in Aberdeen Birest TE Auctioneer, Dent moderate. Apply ta
A. F. ALVES, if 367 Eungkong, th May, 1872. NUDOWNS and OFFICE to be let.
SHARP & Co..
Bank Buildings.
DURING each per it is proponed to pay the Shereholders, Half-yearly, upon their paid-up Capital, interest at the rate of 5 por cout. per annom; and, so soon as practionble after the expiration of each year, a Profit and Lose Account will be made up. showing the results of the business, due provision being An Invoice of OILMAN'S STORES, com- made for all outstanding risks,
SAUCE, ARROW. prising: MUSTARD; BOOT, PEARL BARLEY, SALAD OIL. TART FRUIT, JAMS, FELLY, &c., or
„And Sundry other GOODS- Texas-01-3112÷Cash before delivery.in. Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
3. IL ARMSTRONG,
998 Hongkong, 28th May, 1872.
*****-PUBLIC AUCTION, Undersigned bus rectved instructions to sell by Public & notion,
THIS DAY, the 90th day of May, at 2PM., at the HONG- KONG HOTEL, Quen's Rand, the following be- BILLIARD TABLE, by Thurston, with longing to the United Club,"
Before any further division of Profite takes place amongst the Shareholders, one-fourth. say 25 per cent, of the residue, will be rateably divided amongst those Insnrera out of whose business Profits have been made during the
FOOT.
ront rates.
The undersigned, baring been appointed Agenta for the above Company at this Port, Soanghai, Fooobow, Hankow, and Yakobama.. aro preparted so accept Marine Risks at our
GILMAN &Co. Hongkong, 20th November, 1871-197
NOTICE.
Agents,
THE Profigional Committer being Dos in possession of lega: opinion on the enhjcct frem London, have decided to establish the Bank by registration under the Companies Act of 1502." & persiancat Foard of Directive Ocean Steam-ship Campurs being pro
be formed in London- required by the
THE
tected by open Policies of Insurandë, îs
produce at the following premiums, payments The Prominent Currunter the afore-give-in case of loss or datinge being undo with notice that applications for shares will be re-promptitude, and Settlements adjusted accord- eived by the undersigned nos later than the ing to Lloyde" rules
||
Suum day. Timber Act-with a Board of Management in Sheng-preparod to accommodate shippers by covering+
bai.
May 29, Fax, French x 1,400, Motion,
123rd
May, General Mrasa Shanghai GEKIES
MARITIMER May 29, MARIA RICKS, North Ger. Eklst Aagat, 1879
486; Stutt, Cardif 25th December, Couls-ORDER
Balis, Ones, &c. -
CARD TABLES DESKS, TABLES, CHAIRS, GRE BRACKETS, &o, &c.
TAKKE OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1,7.
Auctioneer.
4. ARMSTRONG,
978-Horchong, 24th May 1879- PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have re-
tf 819 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1872.
TO LET.
Consulates, that
againn anbjects wishing to purchase ships to a formal declaration that they will not join in any aucb operations, which are consi. dered illicis by our Government.
By outer,
(Signed) A KOYANDEE.
Secretary of Legation 14d 39) Hongkong. 27th May, 1872.
CIBALOD TENDERS, in duplicate, of Bank
Hills payable on demand in Clean Mexican Dellar-current in Shanghai-will-bo-received-ty- the nudersigned until noon on the lrt Proximo. to the extent of $40,000. Tenders to state the rates 26, which the above will be supplied if payment be made in Mexican Dollar current in Hongkong weighed at 717, or if made in unchopped Mexican Dollar Long
C. K. QLEEVE,
Assistant Controllar. H: M's Treasury Office,
Hongkong, 27th May, 1872, гod 987
STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
[PICE $24 PER MONTH
Intimations.
FOR SWATOW. AMOY, AND SHANGHAL.
YEE Steamship
-"COQUET."
J. Cook. Master, will be despatched on SUN- DAY, the 2nd June, ut 8-4. os abore.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
EIEMSSEN & Co.
94 1014 Hongkong, 30th May, 1872:
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
THE Company's Steamship
"GODAVERY,"
Capt. Vather, will be despatched for
YOKOHAMA, shortly after the arrival of the next French-
CONIL,
Principal Agent.
Mail,
it 3007 Hongkong 30th May, 1872.
-----NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES 'MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
Cropany's Steamship "ALPHFE.” Capt. Do Toniore, will be diapuiched for
SHANGHAI,
From the 1st of June not. TGALOW, situatel in the Albany, fin the
EAT ounimodious and well-known BUN-HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO shortly after her arrival from Europe.
tỉ lược' Hongkong, 300h May 15,2.
NOTICE.
A. CONIL,
Principal Agent
TU LEI.
rear of Mr. W. H. ALEXANDER's. Doner), ut present empied by Messrs. HYCESS and BoTOMLEY, containing six rooms, with Bath roons, Our offices, and a brpe-stalled Stable, and having a spicadid Garden all round the AFTER the lat of May next, until forthor) HOUSES in Seyronur Terruce, No. E and 3. premises.
For particulars, apply at No. 16, Lyndhurst Terrace
tf 737 Hongkong, 22od April, 1872.
- TO LET.
All risks, Casal strand ceired instructions to sell by Pablic. L. Peebili Terre, Elgin Street. Apply!
It is the intention of the Committee that the business of the Bank shall, if possible, be co-Tes, Hongkong to London, 32/6 23121 menced aimultaneously in China and Londos Silk; do May 29, ANKIE MAIN, Brit bk., 500, Jason the 1st January, 1973,
do19/ Premiums, act cask, at the sight exchange of Hutton, Glasgow December 8th, Gene
Bank Drafte on-London.
At ral. ARNOLD, KAKREEG & Co.
May 29, GLANDARRoch, Brit: str., 954, Hali, Whampoa May 29th-Ave. HEARD &
May 29, Nyvzan," Nad. hark, 669, E. Scheap, Bangkok 5th May, 14,000 picuis Rice.Bars & Co.
By order of the Provisional Committee,
J. GILFILLAN,
Secretary.
of 868 Slangbai, 4th May, 1872.
DEUTSCHE NATIONAL BANK.
AT BREMEN.
จ
Ped faith,
ing cancer.
Auction
ZO-MORROW, the 31st May, 1878, at II o'clock ▲ M., Mease. MELCHERS & Co.'s 'Godowns,
Prays- For account of the concerned).
91, 23, 24, 27. 42/80
པ
Apply to
----
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE.. If 808 Hongkong, Ist May, 1872. BRITISH AND FUREIGN MARINO IN- SULANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
J
WOC
May 39, CAROLINE, French bark, 666, Le THE CAPITAL OF THIS BANK IS THE designed are prepared to issue Pu
briquir, put back leaky.
·May 20, UNITED SERVICE, Brit. str., 784,
15,000,000 THALER, OF £2,250,000,
DIVIDED INTO
Roper, Penang 14th May, Singapore 18th, and Saigon 24th, General-75,000 SHARES OF 200 THALER OR £30 KICH, TAPRAIT & Co
May 20, BEDAH, North Ger, str., 260, Win- ter, Chinking 26th May, 19,100 picula Kiro.-SIEMES In & Co.
May 30, ABBOTsyonu, Brit. str., 640, Pattor-- son, Chinktang 24th May, 17,000 piculs, Rice, ORDER.
Departures.
May 29, RAVENSWORTH CASTLE, ste,, för
Shanghai.
May 29, HAI-LOONG, str., for East Coast. May 29, DIOMEN, str., for Shanghai.
May 29, SHAFTESBURY, str, for Chinklang. May 29, CONTEST,
PES, for Baa Francisco. CHOW-
A for
Amoy
May 2 ALO, for Bangkok,
May 29, KERMALO,
29,
20 TETTAND
29, JYLLAND, for
May 29, Manusa, for Saigon,
May 29, SCHWAN, for Saigon.
May 20, SPIRIT OF THE AGE, for Chofoo.
29, Sasi-poo, str., for Canton.
May 20, Sus.
PARANA, sir, for
Whampca.
May 29, CONGRness, for Swatew....
May 29, DIANA, for Takao.
May 29, Lizzi, for Saigon.
May 20, JOHANNE Mante, for Saigon, May 30, LORD OF THE TALES, str., for
chow.
Clearances.
AT THE HARFOUR MASTIE'S OFFICE,
MAY 20TH.
Lord of the Isles, str., for Foochow. Itavensworth Castle, str., for Shanghai, Diomed, str., for Shanghai. Hai-Inɑng, str., for East Coast. for Swatow.
of the Age, for Chefoo.
, for Portland, Oregon.
China, for SwLWW.
Johanne Marie, for Saigon.
Diana, for Takao.
Lizzie, for Suigco.
Passengers.
CF WHICH ONE-HALF, OR 32,000 SHARES
REPRESENTING A CAPITAL OF 3,500,000 THALER,
HAVE BEEN ISSUED,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in the above Bank at this port und Shangbai respectively, are prepared to GRANT DRAFTS ON THE HEAD
OFFICE,
of the Bank at Bremen, direct, or payable at London.
MELOFTERS & Ca;
Hongkong. SIEMSSEN-&-Co... ·
Shanghai.
485 Hagkong, 9th March, 1872. FONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION. SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL-5,000,000nt Dollars.
Court if Directors: Chairman-T. PIEE, FEQ. Deputy Chairmun-S. D. SARBOON, ES,
IL Nelebora, Reg.
3. H. Celilios. Pág-
W. . turbes, Esq.
Foo-1. Iook, Enq-
Per Feiko, sir, from Shùnghai,~~- For Honglinag.Mesars. Duret, Cernuschi And 1 servant, Dawid King, A. H. Clark, and 15 Chinose. For Saigon.40 Marine, For Singapore.-Mr. J. J. Areozoo, For Sacz. -Mesra. Miller and Vincenzo Tobbi. For Marseilles. r. Von der Decken and wife, Mr. A. A., Fiaber wad wife, Mr. Reunie sad
H. 9. Lana, E.
G, F. Woller, Eïg.
+
Manegera Hongkong James Greig, Esq.,
Chief Manager. Shanghai-David McLean, Esy. Lonlon Bankere-london and County Dank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÁLLÓWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Depozita
For 3 months' 3 per cent, per annum,
6
12
& 5
"LUCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED
Creditauted on approved Seanrities, and every' deseri non of. Hanking and Exchange business transnoted.
Drafts-granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia America, China and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. tf 10627 Hongkong, 7th May, 1872.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED.
wife, Mesar. W. aller aud Robert Donaldson. DURING the tarpara alence of the
Per Bening Star, from Bangkok---
$ Chinese,
Per Faidhul Illah, from Singapore;
59 Chinese.
Per Waited. Se sies, atr., from Penang, & 9-
1 European cabin, 5 dostituta seamen and
250 Chinese deck,
Per Abbottsford, atr., from Chinking,—
Rev. Mr. Piper.
Reports.
liolee anvaring. Ten and Silk, shipped by steamers of the P. & O. Š. N. Co. and 0.8.8. yo, at the following rates of premium, subject to a discount of 15%
With Arorage... FrOTO
to
LANE CRAWFORD & Co.
+ 467 Hongkong, Ftt March, 1872.
HOUSES TO LET
adtice, the tour of departure tLo Steamer for Micno on SATURDAYS will te
5 o'clock.r.m., for the convenience of pas-
gers
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents
tf 788 Hongkong. 27th April, 1879.
CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHE ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS in all-
IN varicus Parts of Bensonid tarbat ered to flao futuro distribution of the Per
HOUSES with ass, locality term
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO. 1009 Hongkong, 30th May, 1872.
---FOR HAMBURG
THE 5 years 4 1 British Ship
"CORONA” (1199 Cons, J. Bate, Master, beving the greater portion of her cargo engaged, will have im. mediate despatch as above.
For balance of Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co.
t 1010. Hongkong, 30th May, 1872,
Bin doub. triangle, balee, each be seen at the Store of Messrs. BLACKHAAZ &m of this Company, two-thirds (2/3rda) of No. 119.
68,100,
pieces-7JbxCon Green's Bloud West. T-CLOTH
BARRINGTON & ALGAB.
(29 halen, es, 50 pos784 Iba tf 341 Hongkong. 20th February, 1872.
GREY SHIRTINGS.
TU LET, -*-*enage (With immediate poecoustonj. 101, Los, bales, each 50 pieceslly residence FAIRLEA," sitniated PHAT highly desirable and conmocions
1 bales, 30 picees URLY
JEANB, 30. 30 yde
107 109.
7 lbs, T-CLOTH,
85/P), 25 NY.%. BUTTERFIELD & SÝIRE,
Agents.
J I in double
F. P. A
VнO _S
tringle, 2
Hongkong Tan,
to
London. Silk,
LE 509 Hongkong. les May, 1872. *THE GLOBE MARING INSURANJE
COMPANY, (LIMITED))" SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £500,000,
́UAPITAL PAÏD-UP, £100,000.
COMPANY NOW BETURNS 15 PER CENT))
• BROKERAGE ON ALL PREMIUMS CONTRIBUTED.
THE
TEE Company combines, with all the anal advantages of other well-maunged Marine Insurance Companies, distinctive features, which offer Special Inducemente to Insurers. The Company's Articles of Association provide that Insurers shall have a Substantial Share in the profits of the business. Whenever the net
profits in any year shall have sufficed to pay the Shureholders a dividend of 10 per cent, on their paid-up Capital, 25 per sent, of the warplus in to be distributed pro rata amongst auch of
( All more or less. Damaged by Sea Water]––
Ez "Corona. TERMS OF SALE-Cara before delivory in Mexican dollara weighed at 7.3:7.
1012 Hongkong, 30th May, 1872.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
the 31st May, 1875, at noon,— MUSTARD, VINEGAR, Tart FRUITS, CHEESE, BUTTER, Westphalia H&M, Proserved MLATS, TOMATOES, ACQURA DIANE, Pen and Pocket KNIVES,
Toilet and Tello SOAP, Cuttoa 300KS, Silk and Alpaca UMBRELLAS.
Also,
An Invoice of American CLOCKS. 20 Boxes Japan TEA.
Black, Blue, and Yellow PAINT,
are
in Bonham Road West, and formerly in the occnpation al' ROBERT MCMURDO, Esq. There 1 Rovan, 3 Stalled-stable, Conch-hanse, Barons Roont, large Kiteben Garden, and Fleasure Grounds, Gas and Waterladtbrough out. Apply to
En. SHARP & TOLLER.
Solindars tf 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872-
TO LET,
(With possession on or obcut the 1st Jangery,
1872
----
which, after paynient of interest, will now be f GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. | divided amongst all Contributors of busince), liether Shareholders or rob, rateably in pro- tion to the amount-of-Net Premia contributed.
WM, PUSTAU & Co..
Agents
if 663 Hongkono, 9th April, 1872.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
SPENDERS will be received at this Office, ap
1 bynnan on WEDNESDAY-next-the-5th- Jupe, for the conveyanca tu Inha of the fol- lowing time-expired Indian Coustables; viz
To Culentin-39 mea.
To Bombay-9 men and I woman. To Madras- men and 1 woman.
By Command,
CECIL C. SMITH,
Aching Colonial Secretary,
F70 -1011 Hongkong, 29th May, 1874.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
TN coelormity with the Special Resolatione I adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetings of Shareholder held on the let and 15th instante, altering Clauses Nos. 130 131, 132, and 133 of the Articles of Association,
TN accordance with a requisition signed by cortein Members, a MEETING of the each changes to take effect from 1st Novem- ber, 1871), the Net Profile of the Company will, above Club will be held at 5 T.m/on WEDNES.› from that date, be distributed as follows, siz, DAY, 5th June, at the Hongkong Club, to tako Two-tbirda (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe- into, consideration a proposition for analgama- ther shareholders or not, in proportion toting with the Gymnasi, Sviniming "Bath, the net amount of premia contributed by and Regatta Clube, exch.
One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, Recording to the number of shares held by each.
“AUGUSTINE HBARD & Co.,
General Agents. #314- Hangkong, 16th February, 1872-
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
M.-S. TONNOCHY,
Jon. Secretary.
7 1013 Hongkong, 80th May, 1872.
FOR SALE.
Desert CLARET
Superior Pala Dry SHERRY.
Apply to
"SANDER, & Co.
tf 999 Hongkong, 29th May, 1872. -
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by
Public Auction, in their Sales Rooms,THE PREMISES in Wyndham Street, now Queen's Road,
occupied by the German Club. Water TO-MORKOW,
and Gas laid on. Apply to
WILSON & SAGWAY,
Archaicets, &c. tt 1846 Hongkong 27th October, 1871.
TO LET. With possession on 1st January, IB71). THAT Pololum, and known 4
HAT very desirable BUNGALOW, situato
BI MONT," at present in the occupation of J. MAXE. Eg Bowling Alley, Coach House, 4-atalled Stable, kc,, attached," Water lil on. Apply to
GILMAN & Co. tf 2192 Hongkron, 17th December. 1870. LV LEX
TN conformity with the Special Resolutions FIRST-CLASS Grenite GODOWNS, at adopted and confirmed at the Extraor
What, from 1 to $0,000 poule op diary Meetings of Shareholders bald the TNSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO,”
3rd Maroh and 13th April, altering Clauses city. Apply to
EX 0.8. S. CO,B ́S. S. DIOMED, S. EDURROWS & SONS.
Now 103, 104, 705, 107, and 161 of the Articles
- FROM LIVERPOOL. of Association. (snch changes to take effect CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from 1 1500 Hayskore. 17th September, 1869.
from lat January, 1873), the Net Profits of the be undersigned not Inter than the 31st 10 LET,
Company will, fram that date, he distributed instant, for shipment per Menelaus. With possession on 1st JanzeTY. MEE PREMISES in Queen's Road, now in as follows, vis TR
in Uo. Apply to
30 Boxer BAITSINS.
3 Cases MATOUES.
50 Dosan Cotton 200KS and STOCKINGS. Australian BUTTER, in Kegs and Tine.
the Insurers as base paid during the year £500216 paire BLANKETS and upwards in premiums.
The Undersigned are prepared to grant Po. licies nicat MARINE RISK në current ratce.
STEMSSEN & Co.;
Agenda
3. 812 Hongkong, 1st May, 1872,
THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
TABOM this date, the following rates of Pre 11min will be charged by the andoreigned Agents of the above Company, viu Stuez Carul 1 to the United Kingdom, cabicer to a disconat
undersigned, tr, W. D, ATTER has been. appointed Asting Manager,
A. NEWTON,
#561 Hongkong, 92ad March, 1872,
CLOSING OF BUSINESS.
of 15 per cent.
H
"
And,
At 12 o'clock precisely,-
1 Brown Carriage PONY. 1 Pishald Eiding
do.
TERMS OF SALE-Qush before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote. with all faults and errors of description, at| purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
1004 Honsterg, 29th May, 1872.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TEE Cndersigned bas received instructions from J. BERKNEE, Esq., H. M. Naval Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 12th day of June, 1272, at 11 o'clock 4.2. At H. M. Naval Yard,-~-
Sundry Naval and Victoalling STORES,
For first-class full power steamer z
With dourage Merckendier
F. P. 4. with Canal comprising Other Grounding.), Silk Ten M'diso clause,
1
1
#
14
It
From Canton Waters, 1 # 1
S'bai & Fchow, 11 Hantor, From Canton Waters, 1
Per Mail steamer overland:
Sbadghai, After paying the Shareholders a dividend of 19 per cent. on their paid-up Capital, 25 per cant, of the surplus of the profite is to be distri |bated pro rata amongst each of the Insurers- as bare paid daring the year 2560 and upwarde in premidime.
SIEMSSEN & Co,
Agents.
3 845 Hongkony. 27th May, 1872.
FOR SALE.
DELIABLE VAQUINE LYMPH, Masager. in qntities of not less than 1 Dozen
Tubes, can be bud
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY." tZ 590 Hongkong, 15th March, 187:2
FOR SALE.
THREE DOZEN CARTE DE VISITES $5. FROM May 1st to 31st, the above RE-
DUCED PRICE will be charge, in-Just
W. F. FLOYD.
The British ateamship United Service reports einding taking the negative, The Establish- left Perang on 14th May, Singapore ou weak will positively be CLOSED on June 1st
the 18b, and Saigon on the 24th. On the for Portraiture. 25th exchanged signale with the steamship. Yeddo, off Cage Padaran; same day, off Fisker Islanda, exbuged signals with North German brigantins Acle. The steamabip United Ser. vice has had cals and smooth sea throughwat.
The British bark Rostine Wood reports left Sunderland on 13th December, had alrong SW, gaien from thence, had to put into Port. land from stress of weather, left on the 9th January: passed Scilly Island on the 13th
I'm 797 Ronékong, let May. 1972.
THE HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC
ROOMS. (Corner of Wellington and d'Aguilar Streets,
ARE NOW OPEN," From 10 AM, TO. † P.M. PORTRAITS TAKEN WITHOUT
REGARD TO WEATHER.. NBT Photographic Booms are over
E. RIISPELDT.
January after which had W. and N.W. winds the Daily Advertiser Office,
till bad N.E. trades on the 25th January, puas-
ing through the Canary Islands, lost them on
11 738 Mongkong, 22nd April, 1872.
the 5th February in lat 2 N., long. 23 WP. BENNET,
W. H. HENRIQUES. D. H. TILLSON & Co.. KERS, COMPRADORES,
AND
NAVAL CONTRACTORS, KUBE (BIOGO), JAPAN.
crossed the Equator on 8cb February; got the S.E. trades in lat. 1.30), and long. 29.30 West, lost S.E. truder on 17th February in lat. 20 B., long, 23 W, passed the meridian of Gresavich on 1st March in Ist. 37 South; passed the meri- dian of the Cape of Good Hope on 10th March in lat. 89,16 9"; made Obristmas lelund cu the 24th, had then equinoctial gales from the S., which instal tea days, in which time the ship T
GUIDE-
Containing the names of all the Articles of
↑
ukossad from 12. 3. 16. 32 5. on The Bathond - tack; pissed the meridina of St. Paul's on 5th
6m 120 Hongkone, 17th Januury. 1872.
NHE TOURIST'S
April, made Anjer on the 29th, and arrived Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, in this port on 20th May. In the China Se&o, do, with the Panti, and Mandarin Promin
had very light favourable winds till the last ciation. two days, when had fresh, S. and B.W. winds to arrival,
(For continuation of Shipping Reports sce
thir? page.)...
Auction Sales To-day,
J. M. ARMSTRONG. Sundry Articles
-Billard Table, Chaira, de,
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Parts.
Tha Bháin Presa Odan, y
SAIL MAKING.
WILLIAM DOLAN having returned to Hongtong, bna resumed his business of SAUL MAKING in all its branches, at his okl Alace in Duddell Street, and solicits the patron- ager of the Puolía.-- .......
"He has on band. fiue aortment of 9 and 10 onngo RAVINS DUCK, suitable for Boat Sails or Awning
tt 858 Hongkong, 30th April, 1869.
IRON Old Wrought.
OH ROPE.
RAGE, CANVAS.
Brasa SHIVERS for Blocka.
Old Iron CASKS.
BOOPS.
Old STELL
BUNTING,
32
GLASS, LEATHER, &c.
+4
SiC DEEF.
FLOUR. CHOCOLATE:
CASES, CASES, RAGS, &c.
FLANNEL Cotton DEILL.
· NA...
S Also,
About 10.Tona Olà COPPER,
10
-METAL
tc.
and 50. of 3/8, 58, and 3/16 New
Tron Boiler PLATES. TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.5.
J. M. ARMSTRONG.
·Government Auctioneer. arrived, per Sleamer " Enterprise,"„dited 867 Hongkong, 10th May. 1679.
fresi Lisbon CASKS buperior Whits Portuguese
100 WINE, and 200 Jaske Superior Tinto WINE Apply to
FLORENCIO ANTONIO DA CRUZ, 2-989 Mon, 27th May, 1872.
WANTED.
Banket spy of the Ports of China, Shang. SITUATION Meronobile Office, or
bai or Yokohama preferable, by one who hus great orperience as a Book-keeper, writer a good band,and can undertake corresponding on bd-- siness maitera
Address E. V. O., ears of Daily Press office.
1708 Hongkong, 8th October, 1871.
FOOOOW DO.C K.
RIVER MİN..
FOR SALE.
THE American Steamer
"YOKOHAMA MARU,” 591 Toes Register, Built in New York, in 1863. Carrying capacity, 6000 Plculs dead weight, exclusive of coal
"Coal Bankers, 135, Tons.
Draft of water, 18 ft., deep load lise. Engines, direst asting vertical. Cylinders 26 by 26,"
For further partienlurs, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. 1876 Hongkong, 28th March, 1872.
FOR SALE.
THE British Steamer
ARBATOON APOAB,"
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. : tf 7 Hongkong, 1st January, 1852.
TO LET FIRST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, L
Wanchi. Apply to
ROD, S. WALKER & Co. t41 Bonekone. 9th January, 1871.
SMOKERS. ATTENTION !!
NOTICE.
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe
thor abareholders or not, in proportion to
tha nes amount of premia contributed by
each.
710
"One third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve
Faud.
OLYPHANT & Coạ
General Agents. Hoeurkong, 17th April, 1872.
NOTICE.
HAMBURG-BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
MACHINE CUT TOBACCOS.
ROM and after this dites BONUS of Spe
cent.on amount of Premia will be allowed "Smoking Mixture".
“.......................$2.00 per 1b. tio to all Optributora; ench Buous to be deducted "Happy Thought”........... 1.50
Bright Century," shewing..... 1.50 ....
UARANTEED to be superior in quality to those packed at home, and solversally used wherever introduced.
Agency for Hongkong,
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Aguals.
*4d 1001 Hangkong, Sub May, 1872.
UNSIONES per O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Diomed," are boroby notified that the cargo is being disobarged into Craft, landed at the Godovia of the undersigned, in halh cans it will lie at Consignees risk. The cargo will be roady for delivery from Craft or Godown
and after the 28th May. 1872. Gods undelivered after 1st June, 187, will be subject to Rent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
41 1002 Hongkong, 29th May, 1672. Appits.- S. S. DRUMMOND CASTLE, PRUM LON- DON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. CONSIGNERS of Cargo by the above steamer are hereby informed that the No Pulicy fee will be charged. Risks accepted cargo is being discharged, landed, and stored and Policies of Izenrauca graated at the ear at their risk into the godowns of Messrs. J. S. rent rates of Fremiums to the extent of $50,000,ook, Sox & Co., whence delivery may be ob on buildings or on goods stored therein.
at once, whenever payment of Premia is to he! rande.
Agents.
War. PUSTA & Co..
Sm 879 Hongkong, 11th May, 1872. HONGKONG RICE MILLS.
NOTICE.
bainel.
Goods remaining in store after lat instant will be subject to rent.
Optional oaren will be forwarded on to Shanghai or Yokohama respectively, unless early intimation is received from the Con- siquess requiring same to be landad here.
Bits of Lading will be countersigned by
MMLORERS & Co. 1995 Hongkong. 47th May, 1872.
No. 10. Queen's Road Central. 9 Hougtong, 22d May, 1872.
WANUHAI STEAM BAKERT.
E saderigued baving taker over the pre- wires beretofore known as the WEST THE Loving
Undersigned ring become) MANAGERS POINT RICE MILLS, and the spacious Go- SOFT BREAD, BISCUITS, CONFETION. downs attached thereto; and having added the ERY, and FLOUR, will in future he received shing Rice, is prepared to fill orders for all ja being discharged, Landed, and stored at their most approved bachines for cleaning and po-
steanerare hereby notified that the Cargo at their Store, and also at the BAY, WAN- descriptions and qualities of cleaned and po risk into the Godowns of Movers. J. S. Hoog,
MACEWEN & Co.
CHAL
18, Qocen's Road, Hongkong, 7th May, 1872.
HAINAN
S S COLOMBO,' FROM LONDON, PE- NANG, AND SINGAPORE, YONSIGNEEB of Goods by the above
hebed Rice at short notice, Special attention | Son & Co., whence delivery may be obtained. vill-ko-given to selecting and perfectly clean-
Goods remaining in store after 29th ipat. will
[9441 852 ing Kien for the California and Australian
markets.
The business will be carried on under the WANTED, Employment by an English firm and style of BATTLES & C
WM. WARD BATTLES-- who in open to an engagement to proceed to Kiang Chow, ng Book-teeper, Cor rt 559 Hongkong. 21st March. 1872. respondent, or General Assisimut. Cen pro doce Testimonials, &o. Addros ALPHA."
care of this office,
STEAM YACHT FOR SALE ·
A NEW Substantially Tenk-built STEAM-
besales te rent.
Optional Carge will be forwarded on to Ebaoghai, unless carly intimation is received from the Consignees requiring same to be- inded here.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to
SIEMSSEN & Co
6d 977 Hongkong, 24th May. 1872.
A YACHT, Length 40 foot 6 inches over BRITISH STEAMER PANAH MERAH,
FROM SINGAPORE AND SAIGON.
all, Beam & feet 3 inches, with Commodiora Konse. sad every Appliancs for Comfort,ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named
208 988 Hougkong, 27th May, 1972.
SITUATION WANTED, YOUNG GERMAN, speaking and corres panding in several languages, is desirous to obtain a situation in a Mercantile business, suitable for Excursions or Harbour one,
The Engine and Boiler and strongly made, Letters may be addressed to T. G., at the oficed the Buat atsains a speed of 10 Kuota of this paper
May be see for a few days at Pedder's Wharf
48d 878 Hoogkong, 23th May, 187%.
GOVERNESS W-NTED.
HE above granito floored DOCK, of the 968 Tons Register, wirtying capacity 25,000A ESPECTABLE PERSON, French or i
A following Dimensions. riz: Length, 800picals Dead weight, exclusive of Coal. Built feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of by HENDERSON & Co., Renfrew, in 1861, receiving Vessels drawing 15 to 16 feet, as the Engines Direct acting. 250 Horco Power.
Į state of the Tides will allow, The Dook rana
| dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam. The above premises comprise a large Machine. Strop, vistaining a sp
WHITWORTH'S 12INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE, DBILLING AND KCREWING MACHINEA,
A LARGE SMITHY, &.&., Mo.. Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o.. da. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, &c. &c., always on hand. The Dock Steam Tug Woosung is available at all times to tow rescis to or from Sea, at cor- rent rates, on application to
For further particolare, apply to
German preferable Liberalsbry. Reply by letter to A. B., care of Secretary, Hongkong Club.
1991 Hongkong, 27th May, 1872.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CANE CRAWFURD & 06. baru been up.
if 754 Hongkong, 24th April, 1872.
CLARETS.
pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale off LOKER'S. BITTERS IN CHRT AND TATA and purchovejë.
100 CASES CHATEAU DE LA PIOO!re warned to bewave of Sparious imitaticos.
<
TIERE, Yellow Capsule)
50 cusen CHATEAU DE LA PICOTTERE,
40 -...
40
(Red Capsule.)
CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE. · CITATEAU LABOSE.
20 cares UAUT SAUTERNE.,
BRANDY.
If 52 Hongkong Suh January, 1872.
MANILA.
FRENCH HOTEL,
BINONDO No. 37,
BB Hotel has been thoroughly reporated,
For further particulars, apply to
HAUWEN. & Co. 974 Hongkong, 24th May, 1872,
.FOR SALE.
Steamer are hereby requested to send in the Bille of Lading for countersignature to the andersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
A NEW WORK ON CHINA, MONGOLIA,]{})
DR
AND COREA.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expensA.
TUEN FAT HONG. 98 953 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1972. AMERICAN BARQU & MOBRO CASTLE; FROM NEW YORK. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named sokael are requested to send in their. Bilts of Lading for countersignature to the ander- WILLIAMSON'S JOURNEYS iced, and to take immediats delivery of their Goods, North-thing, Manchuris and Monzožis,
Cazga impeding the dianlurge will ia landed with some account of Cores. wo volumes and stored at Coufigness' risk and expense.. SMITH, ELDER & Co. Price $6.00:
OLYPHANT & Co. of 943 Hongkong, 1st May. 1872.
BRITISH SHIP CORONA, FROM LONDON. VONBIGNEES of Cargo by the above-namsil vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature to the undersigned, and to take immediate delivery ¿f their Clooda,
Apply to WosG-A-MUK, London Mission Press, 22, Aberdeen Street.
2w $32 Hongkong, 20th May, 1872.
BILLIARD
AND
und is now open for finition and gontleMMERCIAL men desiring first class accommodation,
Ane Billiard Table is connected with the House, and the best of Wines and Liquors will be kept constantly on hand.
All Languages spoken,
300 catch Superior Old Pale COGNAC, J. & LAMONT,
(V. Coullund Superintendent,
BUTTER, The list of Charges for lighting or rometal- FENAKD'S First Quality, in 2 18. boltles lug vessels can, se obtained from..
Fur Sale by Her NORTON, LYALL & Co., Hongkong,
LALA ARI, H. L. NORONHA. Messre. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. Shanghai. Gawald's Terrace, Wellington Street,
Proprider May3
[ 1000!
Menila, February Kиth, 1972. Hongkong, 29th May, 1872.
tf 876
EDWARD VORRIL,"
Manager.
[S45
+
REFRESHMENT ROOMS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, qifin from 1 o'clock to 2.30PM
J. K. WHITE.
tt 650 Hongkong, 8th April, 1872.
Cargo impeding the vessel's disobarge, will at once be landed and stored at Consignées" risk ond expense, by........
MELCHERS & CO.
if 933 Hongkong, 20th May, 1872,
Agents,