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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4754 號四十五百七千四第 日九初月正申壬治
Arrivals,
Fol. 5, MADEAS, Bris. str., 1,185, Bernard, Tokohama 28th January, funeral and .Mails.-P. & O. S N. Co. Feb. 5, CHARLES ALERT, French str., 1,278, Bangkok 23rd January, Gene
& Co. Feb. 3.
Feb,
YOUTH Brit. Alr. 863, Scott
20th November, Plymouth 2nd December, Port Said 18th, Suez 20th,
Gallo 10th
Singapore
Jan
22nd, & Co.
WISE &
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
QORPORATION. A sitte PATE-UP CAPITAL... 5,000,000 of Dollars RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollar
Court of Director Chairman-T. Prte, Esq. Deputy Chairman,S. D. Sässcom, Esq. E. . olitios, Een.
Melahera, Esg W. E. Forbes, Esq.
A. Lot, E.
HOLLIDAY, Penang 17th, and
I. B. Lemann, Esq.
J VILLA DE RIVADAvia, Spanish brig. 261, Castillo, Manila S0th Jan., C
General. -BRANDAG & Co. Feb. 3, HINDOSTAN, British str., 970, Miller, Calcutta 18th January, Singapore 25tli, Opion and General:-D), Satcoon, Sons & Co.
Departures,
Feb 3, DEUCALION, str., for Shanghai.. Teb. &, Nyassa, for Wlistopa
Clearances.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,
FEDERARY STE.
Deucalion, str., for Shanghai. Nanco, str., for Saatow, &c. Hongkong, for Macao.
Otta, str., for Yokobama and Hiogo.
Passengers.
Per Madras, atr., from Yokohams, --- Mrs. Breith and cult, Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Gou sales und 3 children, Mears. Starkey and Grasser.
Per Charles Albert, str., from Bangkok,--.
82 € him.
Reports.
The Spanish brig Villa de Ricadaria reports left Manila on 30th January, Lad fresh N.E monsoon throughout
The P. & U. atramahip Madras reports left | Tokohama on 28th January, experienced! Westerly goles from timo of starting until the evening of Saturday, 1st February, about 300 unites to the N.E. of Tang-ring; from, thonos moderate monsoon to arrival,
حسني
The British coumship Craigforth reports left London on 20th November, Flymoth on 2nd Desember, Port Said on the 191b, Suez on the 20th, Galls on January 10th, Penang on the 17th, and Singapore on the 22nd: put into Ply. month on account & W. gales, from thened to Singapore and in weather; since paving Singapore had beavy weather from Northward ¦ and Bastward, and sea very high and cross.
Vessels from Porte in China and Japan expected in Europe and America. (Corrected to Date.j FROM HONGKONG. Fool's Name. For Date of Leavin Sea Serpent.......... New York......Oct. 9 Annesley.
New York......Oct. 30 Priscoes.......Chuong) (f.6.) „Nov, 2 Qurea............... London....... Nov. 2 Sir Harry Parkea London. Nov, B Lauddeuat Braun Chandel (Eo)..Nov. 22-
Thetic....... Milano. Glurus..
Hamburg....Nov, 30 „Falmouth (f.6)Deo, 8 .............Irendum....................Dec. 11
FROM WHAMPOA. S. O. Glover........New York......Oct. 23
Witch....... Early More..
S. D. Carleton......New York......Oct. 29 New York...... Nov. 27 New York,.....Nov. 28 Hamburg.....Dec. 5 London.......Dec. 10 New York Dez 13 New York......Dec. 15 New York......Doc. 31
Taikoo.... Lennox Castle.
Midnight..
Per Ardoa. Ererbard.
متن
FROM MAJAO. Star of China.........London.........Nov. 1
Fox Amor. Anglo Saxon... New York......Oct. 29 Thracian............New York......De..
J. R. Wofceater....New York..... Den 16.
Eine.....
Eadymion
FROM FOCHOW.
Guinevere...
Flying Spur..
Catherius.
Selim....
2
London. Det. 4 London......Oct. New York..........Ook 24 London........ Nov. 14 „Ģibraltar Lo.....Dec. $
London.........Dec:
Elizabeth Nicholson, New York......Dec.
Istock Princo.......:New York.... De 5
Fontenaye..
Silver Eagle,
Kate Carnio
7
Londen.Dec. Loudon, Dec. 13 .Philadelphia..De. 18
FROM SHANGWAL,
James S. Stone.......New York......Oct. 10,
Lalla Rookh......
Paragon...
N. B. Palmer...........London.........Oct. 10 Meibrek...........
London. Oct 18 Londoa...Oot. 18. „Lordon.......................Ost, 19 New York......Oot. %1 Bir Jamesejee Fawily Londou......Och, 26 Loedor...Oct. 29 London.
Oct. 29
Mikado...
Araby Maid.
AreaB.......
5. A. Oliver............ New York......Nov. 1 Fanny Bresluter... New York....., Nov. 4 Morro Castle........New Tork......No. 7 Mary Waitridge.. New York....Nor, 15- Curo Babuyan... New York..... Nov. 23 Dilkboost......... New York..............Nov, 24 Centurion
New York......Nov. 26- London, Nov. 29. Kondoa.. Nov. 29. London.
..Ded. 8
Glengar.....
Hopewell
Fiery Cross.
Sarah Nicholson.....New York......Des, 10" Lady Elizabeth......New York......Dec. 20. Borcalia......
..New York......Do. 28
Caller Ou.... Def... Lothair
FROM YOKOHAMA,
...New York. Opt. 2. New York.....Nov. 2. New York......Nuy, 29
Auction Sales To-day,
J. M. ARMSTRONG. Sundry Goods.
FOR SALE.
BAT Galloway MARE, klout & years old, warranted sound sad without vise, aut 14 hands high, and quiet in Srádio.
Apply to
LANE, URAWFORD & Co. 1 173 Hongkong, 28th Jununi y, 1873,
́P. & D. 8. N. QU..
NOTICE.
G. K. Weller, Beg
Managers Hongkong-Jamos Greig, Esq. Chief Marzigar. Shanghai-David Mclelin, Engag Lombou Bankor-London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Jurront Deposit Accounts at the rate of I per cent. poraninum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposite:
For months 2 per cent. per sunum,
4
6
.
19
**
LOCAL BILLS DISCOCETED. Oredita-granted on approved Securities, and every description of Barking and Exchange rusinees transacted. -
Drafte-granted a London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia,
America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1. Queun'o Road East. * 10621
Hongkong, 17th November, 1972.
AGRA BANK, LIMITED.
TOTIÚB is bereby given, that in nocordance with instructions received from the Board
of Diretor, the HONGKONG BRANCH will be closet on 31st December, 1873, after which duto Mesara, QIDMAS & Co. will not as "Agente for the Bank at this Port
II. HUGHES, Manager, Hongkong Brasch,
4. One's Road East,
Hongkong, 13th Desember, 1872. 18m 2178.
GHINA TRA DERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
conformity with the Specul Hesslutions adapted and confirmed at the Ector dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the 1st and 35th instants, altering Clauses Nos: 150, 21, 139, and 133 of the Articles of Association, (voch elaager to take effect from 1st Novem her, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed un follows, viz.
Two-thirds (2/3rda) to all contributors, whe
ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the not amount of premia aontributed by
inch,
To be Let.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, STH FEBRUARY, 1879.
TO LAT. From Ial moximo. BAT desirable HOUSE marked B; Holly. wood Road, facing HOTEL D'EUROPE, at prinant osonpied by S. D. Gunnor, Eaq.
Apply to the AL PR
*A. À DE MELLO & Co. Masao,
·ROSABIO & Co., Hongkong, I'm 209 Hongkong, 5th February, 1973.
TO LET, VEN
10. 1 and 2, WESTBOURNE VILLAS,
situated on the Bonbuis Road.? Apply to
in
RAWLING, MEDLEN & (6,
Archit cin, &c. 130 Hongkong, 30th January, 1879.
TO LET, BENE With immediate possession). MAT very desirable BUNGALOW, situate
MONT, with Bowling alley, Coach Horse, ptalled Stable, &, attebed. Water laid our Apply to
GILMAN & Co. 1192 Hongkon's, 19th Juze, 1872.
CANTO LET, MAT Desirable. RESIDENCE known an PERSEPOLIS” situated in "Bonhku
Road, containing 12 Ronma, (besides Basement Story), Bath Rooms, &c, Water and Gas Stabling, de Possession of 15th March throughout; also large Garden, Croquet Ground,
Apply to
BARRINGTON & ALGAR,
Agents. tt 29 Hongkong, Bed January, 1878
| TO-LEL FURNISHED ROOM, or two if required, with BATH ROOM, is a central and healthy locality. Addies W. P.," esire of allies of this paper.
A
if 2137 Hougking, 5th December, 1872
TO LET.
¥750
O GRANITE GODOWNS, fronting on the Praye at Wenchai.
Appiyo
SB. BURROWS & SONS. tf 1788 Hongkong, 8th October, 1872,
TO LET
|
Auctions.
PUBLIC AVOTION,
MR.
Notices of Firms.
ALEXANDER
BOOK is anthorized to sign our frá
ELLES & Co.
THE Underagned will well by Public Auo. from this dute,
tion,
THIS DAY
the 6th day of February, 1879, at noon,
At his Sales Rooms, Queen'e Boad, 50 QRS WHISKY (Mountain Dew.) -Cases GIN.'
Oasen SALAD OIL.
Dasial BUTTER, in 2b, Bra HAMS
Honpy SOAP
Wall PAPER.
Patent LINKS.
Sand PAPER,
Table and Dessert KNIVES.
Im 149 Amor, 1st January, 1873,
NUTIVE,"
Ehave this day oetablished ourselves et
and at Hamborg us GENE
EAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, undor the style and Firm of SIMON, EVERS & Co
JULIUS SIMON,
AUG, EVERS; M. BURCHARD
1m 150 Fotohama, Jet Junuary, 1973.
NOTICE.
H. W. HARDY's interest and responsi
Coloured FLANNEL, Assorted Clothing Mbility in our Firm peased on the 10th STUFF, RUGS, **.
And
I Case Bird's-eye TOBACCO, în Tine.
TERMS OF SABB.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auftianeer
213 Hongkong, 3th February, 1873:
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
AND CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Publio Avotion, in, their Sales Room, Queen's Road,
TOMORROW,
October foot, and Mr. WILLIAM ABBOTT TURN BULL bas been admitted a Partner from that Zato
HIRLEY, WORTHINGTON & Cha 1895anghai, Sth January, 1573;.
CARDROSS GRANT his boon nử- mitted a Parther in our firo
BRADLEY.00,
Swntowy 1st January, 1878.
四拜酒
號六月二英 港香
Intimations.
HONGKONG YACHT OLUE,
THE OCEAN RACE for the DOUGLAS CHALLENGE Cur" will be mailed.. TO- MORROW, the Zih inginini, The Club also udda a Prize of $50 for the First Boat, and $5 for the Scoond,
Course To Macio and back.
Start-6 o'clock
Entrance Fee $5, to be sent in to the Honorary Secretary before noen of THURSDAY, the 5th instanti
Sailing Direction will bo- supplied to cact competing vessel,
EDWARD BRART,
Hunt Storelary, İLK Y. 0. 34 219 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873, *****VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
bad wea GENERAL MEETING of the Subsoribera - of this lab will be held in the Building, TO-MUBROW, the 7th instant, at 6 F., for the purpose of confirming the Rules adopted at the Meeting of the 24th instant.apa
By urder,
J. S. KNOWLES DANN Hon. Secretary, 8,191 Hongkong, fich February, 1879. ;
CORPORATION,"
PRIOR $23 PER MONTH,
Intimations.
THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL-HONGKONG.
THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC OLUB QF
HONGKONG
WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON
ON
THURSDAY EVENING, 13th February, 1873, When will be presented the Burlesque of "KENILWORTH," OE
TE QUEEN, XE MAHLE, AND TE MAIDEN
Doors open at 8.30; Performance to com- mense at 3 o'clock.
Tickets to be had at Mesars. Lane, Oraw- FORD &C's on aud nitor MONDAY, the Loth instant, and at the Doors on the night of the
202 - Hongkong, 3rd January, 1873.
"FUR SHANGHAI
B. LANCKEN 2nd Mr. U. W. SIEGFRIED HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING Pecorinnnoc.
bara thie day been admitted partners in firm in Hongkong and Ching,.
WE, PUSTAU & Co, 6m 2 Hongkong, lat January, 1879.
our
the 7th February, 1873, ul noon :OILMAN'S STORES PICKLES, SALADI T HAVE this day admitted Mr. J. Alanon a OIL, VINEGAR, Tan PADIIS, MUSTARD, JAMS, JELLY, CURRANTS, OLIYES, CA be conducted under the style of METER, ALABOR PERS, SAUCES, BACON, CHEESE.
An Invoice of Opal, Cat Gisse, and Bronzo Kerosing LAMPS.
Pocket BOOKS, PENCILS, Steel PENS, Glycerine 201F Dog CHAINS and COL LARS, Coffee MILLS, Horse BRUSHES, Curry COMBS, Dressing COMBS, Hair BRUSHES, HAMMERS, CHISELS, &c, 4,
3 Cheer BONBONS,
3 Cake and 3.Cheen Australian BUTTER
2 Photographic APPARATUS. 1-Lithographie PRESS, completo.
1 Ladde SOAL, für weighing Gold,
Onses Ivory CUTTINGS.
2 Qusks OPORTO.
WITH posession on the 1st January next or prior to that. dato if required, that
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Con madions. TWO-STORIED HOUSE, situ Mexican Dollare weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, sted in Caine Road, and known as "Foreet with all faults and errors of description, t Lodge with Out-offices, Stabling, Couch-purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer. house, Arlarles, Garden, and also a Orognet
214 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873. Lawa attasked. Hus Gas and Water laid throughout
For further particulars, apply to
E. D. SASSOON & Coi 4 If 1842 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1872.
TO LEF
(With immediate possession), THAT highly desirable and commodious Family residence, FAIRLEA, situated in Boulam Road West, and formerly in the bongation of Roast McMurro, Be There are. 12-Rooma 3 Stalled striblë, Conch-house, Harness Room, large Kitchen Gardon, and Plere Grounds, Gas and Water laid through- out Apply to
ED. SHARP & TOLLER,
J
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HOSZES, CARRIAGES. HARNESS &
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. bare received instractions to sell by Public Auction, at the Fountain, opposite the CITY. HALL granted by kind permission of the Captain Superintendent of Pulios,)
TOMORROW, ...
the 7th February, 1873, ai 4.50 1.1
A Pair of BAY AUSTRALIAN HORSES, with or without Harness; and a MAIL: PUAE TON, WAGGONETTE, nearly nex, by NEWSON, New Bond Street, London,
A Fasttrocting PONT, with Trip and Bar-
Solicitors.nesSE."
tf 172 Hongkong, 25th Jaunary, 1872
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally,
according to the number of shares held by each.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agents. tf 314 Hongkong, 16th February, 1879, IMPSHIAL FIRE INSURANUM CO.
UR Insaring. Houses and other Buildings"
Goods, Warce, Merchandise, Manufactur ing and Farming Stock, Shipa ia Port; Har- bours, or Dock, and the Cargons of such Ships also, 3b pe Building and Repairing; Barges and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, Canals, and Goods on board such Vogels,HE DIVIDEND of 88 (Three Dollars) per throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in 1 cent to Stat December, 1872, declared at FOREIGN COUNTRIES, PROM LOSS OR DAMAGE the Half-yearly Meeting of the HONGKONG ! BY FIRE
HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED, will be payable at The Undersigned, Agents for the above Como HoxazonAND SHANGHAI BANTING COR- pany, are prepared to grant Policies against POLATION OF and after MONDAY next, the FIRE to the extent of 360,000 on any one First 271b instant. Shareholders may obtain Divi
dend Warrants for the sama on application to Clans Risk.
the Eudersigned
By Order of the Board,...
·ED. BAKER, - ·
Secretari ti 155 Hongkong, 24th Jinnary, 1873.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COM. PARY, LIMITED.
THE Steamers from Calcutta, connecting at Gale with the mails, leaving Hongkong
on 20th February, 6th March, and Srå April, will proceed to SOUTHAMPTON via the SUEZ CANAL.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent,
ti 43. Boaakong, 6th January, 1873,
TORTA BRITISH AND HERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY, REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM. Detached & semi-detached Dwell-}
ing Houses, removed from town, por cent
and their contents.
Other dwelling Houses used etriot-
ly as such, and thoir conicaís.
Godowns, Offices, Shops, &o.. and
their contenta.
perannum
On and after this ŝide, a disovent-of-20 per, scut, vật the above rates will be allowed to In-
GIRE, LIVINGSTON, & Co.
· Hongkong, lat Januáry, 1867. THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY BÚVAL CHAKTER. ON
HIB MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, V
A.D. 1720,
E undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to graut Inearances as follows:
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at curront rates, payable either hern in London, or at the principal Forte of India, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Polices issued for long or short periods" at surrent ratea.
A. discount of 20 * allowed,
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Polioterismed for sains not exceeding £5,000,- on reasonable terms.
HOLLIDAY, WISE À 0.. Lf 1363 Hongkong, 26th July, 1872
NOTICE,
ROYAL ÎNSURANCE COMPANY.
THE DIVIDEND of Dollars Two Hundred und Fitty ($250) per share, declared at the Sevenit Ordinary Meeting of Shareholdera held this day, will be payable on or after the 20th
instant.
ividend Warrants can be had at the Office of the Company, No. 48, Queen's Road, on ap
plication.
By order.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co,
General Agents, 1 128 Hongkong, 19th Javoury, 1875.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANT, .-
LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END ING 31ST DECEMBER, 1872
ONTRIBUTORS of business to the stove mentioned Company are hereby requisted to hand to the Undersigned before the First |
stor text, papers showing their con-
TEU sanual rates for Fire Insurance on the
various classey of Buildings and their contritions for the year ending 31st December. tente will remain de fallows until further no fīce, viz:- Detsolved and semi-detached) Dwelling Houses (removed frou the town) and their contente. Other Dwelling Honace (similarly
vitasted) ave their contents
·Offices and Godorus and their
contents.
per cent
+ percent
1 per cent. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be obarged for SHIRT PERIOD Policies--
Not exceeding 10 days 7th per cent:
འ
f
A Fast-trotting Rangoon PONT, with Trap and Harness.
A PHAETON, in good order.
partner in my fires, which will hend forth.
& Co
3.
AMADOLFE B. MEYER, Hongkong, 1st January, 1973.
test dress for
·ADOLF RIMBOKE in cür firus at Canton and Rongkong, cessed on the 31st December, 1872,
From this day Mr. OTTO BENEOXE becomes a partner in both houses,
SCARLOWITZ & Co, In 9 Hongkong, 1st January, 1973.
NUTIJE
Methorized to sign app firtp.
[R. HERMANN STOLTERFOHT has
BESSE & Co.
1 Hongkong, 1st January, 1878. WIE interest and responsibility of Mr. O, R. HELMANN in our firm ceases from this
OBS. J. GAUPP & Co. if 19 Hongkong, 31st December, 1872,
date,
interest and responsibility of Mr. H.
· WARDEN and Mr. DAVID KING, Jr., in our firm ceased in the 31st December last,
Mr. E. W. STEVENS is admitted a partner from this date.
RUSSELL & Co.
3m 14 Chien, 1st January, 1879.
NOTICE, THE interess of Mr. E L. NORONka, ju fle Printing Establishment of the Undersign el, mased on the 8th of September last.
Mr. D. Nozonga, Jenior, bas re-assumed the managing business of the office.
NORONHA & SONS. 2949 Hongkong, 2416 December, 1873.
PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS.
A First-Class English BARQUOHE, Silver R. W. MORRIS begs to notify to the In- mounted.
habitants of Hongkong that be bas And several omber TRAPS,"
taken:Precises in Wyndham Street, next door TERMA OF SALE-Cash before delivery in to Mr. W. P. FLOYD'S Photographic Rooma Mezican Dollars weighed at 7.27. All Lots, where bo can repair Barugoinma, Pianos, 20 with all fanita and errort of description, at pura moderate charges, and hopes by atriot atten chasers' risk on the fall at the hammer.
tion to nierit a fur sbare of their patronage. 315 Hongkong, 5th February, 1878.
Pianos tuned by the year at $5 per month, PUBLIC AUGFIOM."
Lessons given in Music, to lessons per week, at $5 per month.
la 190 Hongkong. Slat January, 1873,
BARRINGTON & ALOAR, OUSE AGENTS AND RENT
COLLECTORS,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have re- dceived instractions to sell by „Pablit Auction, ou
· SATURDAY, the 15th February, 1873, at noon,
On board.
The British Barque " GOBAN,” of 552 Tone Register, as she now lays in the harbour. The Yeasel is Copper fab:ched and sheathed with Tellow Metal
For further particulate, apply at the ALG tioneers, where the Lorautory may be seen.
TEEMI OF SALE One-third of the parolase money to be paid after fall of the Hammer, the remainder after transfer being made.
The vessel to be et parchaser's risk imme diately after fall of the hammET,
221 Hongkong, 6th February, 1873.
BROADER 3 &
00
UNDERTAKERS, &o., OFFICE NO. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
Memorial Bimas and Monuments erected.
tf 197 Hoogkung. 21st January, 1973. HONGKONG DISTILLERY COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE Transfer Boots of this Company will be CLOSED from 27th, instant until the proximo, toth days inclusive.
Per order,
JW. TORREY
General Manager. 154 102 Hongkong, Sath January, 1873, INDO-CHINESE BUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED
1872 order that their share of the divisible prits may be ascertained. Should euch Con-10th tributore fail to render the returns specified, their accounts will be made op in conformity with the books of the Company.
OLYPHANT & Co.
General Agents, 1-24 Hongkong, Jsi 'January, 1879. - YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BRANGIAL
NOTICE.
Not arcoaling. I wonth per cent. HIS Association has declared a DIVIDEND Above 1 month, and not)
to Palicy Holders of the fecal year ending exceeding
September 30th, 1872, of 25 per cent, un the Above 3 months, and not. +
net premia contributed, which is payable at our exceeding on Í
Office, on or after this date. Above months the fallennustrateofl
ROBT, 8, WALKER & CO... Agents, Royal Insurance Company. tt 1763 Hongkong. 13th September, 1869
CHINESE INSURANOR. COMPANY,
(LIMITED).
NOTICE.
Policy Holders are requested to send in par-
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agenta.
ticulars of their contributions,
Im 50 Hong Zong, 11th January, 1873. IMPERIAL FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERA...
CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that in accordance with the 36th Clause of the Articles of Association of the Company, the ixth Cail of Twelve Dollars and Fifty cents per share is payable on the Blet December car rent, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANK. ING CORPORATION.CO
Interest at the late of Twelve per cent.. per annum will be charged on all calla paid after that day.
By order.
A NOEL BLAKEMAN,
.... Secretary. 2160 Hongkong, 10th December, 1972.
H
Ofice removed to
No. 18, HOLLYWOOD BALD. Im 138 Hongkong, 21st January, 1878.
THOMPSON & HIND INVITE INSPECTION OF SPECIALITIES in LADIES' ORIE DREN'S GOODS.
SPE
New Trimmed HATS, New: BONNETS FLOWERS, FEATHERS, New Watered and Shaded RIBBONS.
NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTIOR is hereby given, that the Ordinary Yearly MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS in this CORPORATIOs will be held at the Grrr-HALL, Hongkong, on THURS- DAY, the 13th day of February proxima, -nt Three o'clock e. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a statement of Account to 31st December, 1872.
By order of the Board of Directors
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Managor. 134 187 Hongkong, 31st January, 1978. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the REGIS.
TER of SHARES of the CORPOEA- TION will be CLOSED from the 4th to the 13th day of February nezt (both days included,) during which period no trauefor of Source oat bo registered.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager, 134 193 Bhanghai, 31st January, 1878.. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Fourth Ordinary MEETING of Share- holders in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, 48, Queen's Road, Vio. | toria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of MON.
DAY, the 24th February next, for the purpose. of receiving a Statement of Accounts for the year 1872 and the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Directors und Anditore,
The Transler Books of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 4th February both deye inclusivo.
By order,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary 201 212. Hongkong, 5th February, 1973. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.-.
THE British Steamer
"AGANTHA""" will be despatebed for the above port on or about the 8thy instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
- OLYPHANT & Co. 1917 Hongkong, 6th February, 1873.
FOR SHANGHAL NHS Steamship
THE
"BLYTHWOODE,"
Miller Muster, will have immediate despatch
He uve.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
- SIDMSSEN & Co. #18 Hongkong, 6th February, 1879. KONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM- FANY, LIMITED.
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Bran
NOTICE.
THE Transfer Books of the Company will b CLOSED from the 15th instauf To the lat March next, both days included.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. 219 Hongkong, 6th February, 1973. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOČK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HB Transfer Books of the above Compacy I will be CLOSED from the 10th to 24th February, both days.incluzive.
By order...
ROBERT DUNCAN,
Acling Stervlary. 204 211 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873,
NOTICE.
Undersigned begs to inform the Best- dents of this Colony, that he is ready to give Lessons in ExeLisit and FREyck, and Bolivita their kind patronage. Teras moderate, Apply to J. M. HANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Strat, Tiongkong,
in 210 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873.
NOW READY.
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RF.
THE Third Ordinary MEETING of Share B PORT for the year 1970 T
holders in the Company, will be held at
the Company's Office, Queen's Rond, Victoria, Hongkong, at:3 M. on THURSDAY, the 27th instant for the purpose of receiving a Stute- ment of accounts, and Report of the Board et
Apply at the Daily Press Cline- Hoavkong, 1st February, 1673
HONGKONG RACE FUND, 1873.
Directors for the year ended 31st Decemb,TE SUBSCRIPTION LIST is now lying.
1972.
The Transfer Books' will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 28th instant, bock days inclusive,
By order of the Board.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..
Secretaries.
283 199 Hongkong, 1st February, 1878. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
PANY, LIMITED.
*NOTICE TO SHARDHOLDERS.
Imperial and Folieb Walking BOOTS, White"
Sulia BOOTS and SHOES.
at the HONGKONA ČLṛB.
E. ARTHUR,
Him. Treasurer, 49 Hongkong. 7th January, 1873. SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG. THE Office has been 3EMOVED to No. 7. Gage Street. Ofes hours-11 A.M. to 3 COMP.M.: Saturdaye, 11 A.M. to 1 F.K.
By authorization of the Consul for Spain,
JOSE DE NAVARRO,
Vice-Consul. In 178 Hongkong, 28th January, 1873.
1. R. HANDLET,
AND
THE Fourth Onlinary Annant MEETING of Shareholders in the whore Company will be held at the Offices of the Company,
Lineu COLLARS nd CUFFS, TIES, BOWS No 2, Queen's Boad, on SATURDAY, HOUSE COPPER SHITH,
FLUMBER,
30 and 40, Praya West, Nart to the P. &0. Goal Storea, ¿ 16917 HONGKONG.
-(Sept. 15
18: Mark, at threa" o'clock in the afterzoon,ERASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, and COLLARETTES. --`
to receive a Statement of Accounts to Slat Do FRIZETTS, CRINOLINES, CORSETS ember, 1872, the Report of the General Mana- gore, and to elect a Consulting Committee and and DE 8S IMPROVERS.
Aaditora. Breniny Drean SILKS and Made-up Evening COSTUMES,
DRESSES made-up in prevailing styles.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
20 Hongkong, 3rd Jennáry, 1873.
TO BE SOLD.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. 124 203 Hongkong, 4th February, 1873.
NOTIFICATION."
COPY of the JURY LIST for 1879 is A posted at the Supreme Court House for
inspection.
...
Matice of any Inaccuracica, Omissions, Oh THE GROUND and PREMISES : Quetg's
Road Spring Gardens, known na Sjections, n, met he given in writing to the FRANCIS HOSPITAL The Ground contains Begistrar un or before Monday, the Seventeenth 40,430 square-foet, affording suficient space for day of February instant, in accordance with the over 50 ordinary Chinese Houeve. The Pre. Provisions of Section 8 of Ordinanie No. 11 of mises, as they stand, are well enited for a School, 1864
a Hospital, or any public Institution. For further partíonlure, apply to
CALE WELL & BREBETON, Pada Bolicitors,
3m 200 Hongkong, let February, 1873.
W. H. ALEXANDER,..
Registrar, Coort House, la: February, 1873, . 1201 NOTICE
29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.THE PROPOSED EXHIBITION OF
THE
ELOWERS, &c, will be held in the Pon- LIO GARDENS.Gn.THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 18th and 14th days of February nexk
Intending Exhibitors, are requested to for- ward the numbers of the claws they intend to
IMPERIAL YTRE OFFICE.
surancea, viz
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Notices to Consignees,
BRITISH STEAMER CRAIGFORTU, FROM LONDON, 20. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk, in Mesra, J. S. Hook, Son & Co.'s Godowe, whence delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining in store after the 12th inst. will be subject to rent.
Optional sargo will be sent forward, unless, notice to the optrary be received by the under signed before I AM, TO-MORRÓW, the 8th instant.
Gonsignees are requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature to the Un. dersigned.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. #220 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873.
3. 9. MEKONG.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
ROM and after this date the followingratos exhibit in, and the amount of space in super
will be charged SHORT PERIOD Lficial square feet they are likely to require, to Mr. FORD, Superintendent of the Government Gardena, on or before MONDAY, the 3rd ofONSIGNEES of Cargo per 5. B. Comperie, from London, in connection with the February.
All Potted Plants must be sent to Mr. FORD ahore steamer, are hereby informed that their at the Public Gardens on the 12th of February. Goods are landed and stored at their risk in Cut Flowers and Vegetables must be sent in the Godowns of the above Company, whence not later than 10 M. On the 19th February, delivery may be obtained from MONDAY, the Had cautust be réchived after that bonr.
3rd February. The Exbibition will be opened on both days at 2 F.M., and closed at 6 p.u
Not exceeding Ten days i of the annual rate Not oxceeding 1 vnth of the annual rate Above 1 month, and net exceed- ing
Undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at the Fort,ones navires de Commerce Franque and dot exceed
E souésigné informa Messieure les Capi- Above 3 months
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
tf Hongkong, 24th August; 1884."
3
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Ahore 6 months the full unzual rate.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C........'s Agents, Imperial Me Insurance Company, 21 875 Hongkaup, 15th August, 1869. YANG-TRZE-INSUKANUB ASSUVLAS TION OF SHANGHAI
TN conformity with the Special Resolutions are prepared to grant Fólfciés against Fire to
adoptod and conarmed at the Extraor the extent of $60,000 on Buildings, or on Goods qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques in
des matelots étrangers provenant de Boarding 23rd March and 19th April, altering Clauses dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the stored thereon.
Houses autres que celles affiebrés à la Chancel Nos. 103, 104, 106, 107, and 161 of the Artiales
lerie de ce Donaula. of Association, tangh changes to take effect
Le Gérant du Consulat de France, from let Junuary, 1879), the Net Profits of the
OH L. DE LA FOREST. 1880 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872. Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz. —
K. K. PRIV. DESTERREICH, VERSICHE
RUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT "DONAU," "
VIENNA, LIMITED.
QUEEN INSURANOE COMPANT. ROM and after this date; and until further Two-thirds (2/3rda) to all contributors, whe(20%) upon ourrat local rates of Premia, will notice, a Diaconat of Twenty per cent ther abareholders or not, in proportion to be returned on Insurances against fire, effected the net amount of premia, contributed by with this Uffice.
NORTON, LYALL & 00, Que-third (1/3rd) to be carried to the
Food,
ob.
Aganda,
.... tf 1174 - 25th June, 1872. KEIN OLTPHANT & Co
General Agents. | BATAVIA SNA AND FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.AMAZO
t716 Hongkong,17th April, 1874-
THE Undersigned having been appointed
THE Undersigned, having been appointed 1 General Agents for the sbuire Company, are prepared to grant Marine Risks at current
MELCHERS & On! Om 2113 Hongkong, Jat Desember, 1872.
Edo.
Optional Carge will be forwarded to its des. tition, unless intimation is received from the Priors of admission on the first day, 81; on Consigners before 5 PM. THIS EVENING, re
questing it to be landed here. the second day, 30 cents.
Aduino Liekers for the first day may be Hills of Lading will be countersigned by the obtained from Meranu. Lang, ObAWFORD & undersigned, Qoor at the entringes to the Gardens, :- 1.
Goods remaining unclaimed after THURS.
On the second day, payment must be made Dar, the 6th February, at noon, will be subject at the doors.
to rent and landing charges. CAFITAL AND SURFLUS 745,000 TAELS.1 Hongkong, 10th January, 1818.
DOLICIES granted on Marine Hiské to all parts of the World, at current ratea, This Association will, until inrther notice, provide out of the earning, first for an istorent dividend of 15′′i, fox, abateholders-on Capital, and therasfter distribute among Policy holders anzually "în cush, ALL the profita of the
premium contributed.
RUSSELL & Co.
Agents.
WANTED. SITUATION as Compositor, at any of the Out Porta, by's young man who has great experience. Best references end be given. Address.“ A. Ž.” Daily Press Office. 72.188 Hongkong, Clat January, 1874,
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
..
O. BERTRAND.
Principal Agent, 204 Hongkong, 3st February, 1873,
·COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
NONSIGNEES of the following cargo pra
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PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 1 Agents in Hongkong for the above-named | LONDON "AND PROVINCIAL MARINE Underwriting Business pra vata to amount ofTO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNUR, requested to send in their Bills of Lading FROM this date, until further notice, a dia. Company, reprepared to grant Policies gainat
count of Twenty per cent. (20%) upon the Sea fisks at onrrent rates.
currant joosle raten of premis will be allowedl upon insatunces elected with this Company.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co
Agentz
ef 1199 Hongkong, 27th June, 1878.
QUBAN MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LONDON,
INCORPORATED 1858.
UAPITAL, #1,000,000,
FT1108. Undersigned loving been appointed
RUSSELL & Co: if 1029 Hongtong. 1st April, 1865.
NŲ LAUK
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
· INSURANCE COMPANT..
current rates.
THE Undersigned haring been appointed Tende og for for the bore Lond pany, are prepared to grant Hurine risks at
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co, i7-471 Hongkong, 8th March, 198 VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
nais Company, with its Head Dice at
E following rates will be charged in futurs for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, viz - T Not exceeding 10 days, 4 of the annual rate, Not exceeding 1 month, -4°. Abore 1 month and not
exceeding 3 months...)
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do do. NORTON, LYALL & Co., Agenta the Quern Insurance l'ompany 1248 - Hongkong, Mod Juanary, 1870
Agents for the above Company, are pro-† Ahore-&-months and not ↑ GILMAN & Co pared to accept Marine Risks and issue Polucionarling 6 mozit.he.... Agents, North British ond Mercantils | at oprrant rates.
Insurance Company.
# 1168 Houghing, 24th June, 1972.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &-Co.
if 1351 Hongkong, 7th Jano, 1587.*:
Togo Az Agencies, at the Furious Treaty Ports in Chine and Japan, is prepared toisane: Policies of Izsvrance, at the immanita mtes of Premium at the respective places.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co...
Becretarke
ti 557: Hongkong, 1st April, 1871
if 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1672. PHENIX PIKE INSURANCE COMPANY- HB Undersigned baring been appointed TE
Agents to the shore Company at this Port, are prepared to grint Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein.
DOUGLAS EAPKAIK & Oo. t737 Hongkong, 9th November, 1888,
A KRUPE'S CAST STEEL WORKS.
ESSEN (GERMANY). SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND; JAPAN.
F. PEIL
#1 1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany).
AND A
To H. I. I, TES GRAND DUKE ALEXIS or RUSSIA
TN. DRISCOLL CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSIER AND GENERAL OUTFITTER,
مبیت
6 and 47: Chen's Road, next to Oriential if 192)
Bank.
Feb. 1. LONDON AND 'ORIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE,- 137, LEADENBALL STREET, LONDOR.
ESTABLISHED 1848,
to the undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery; this Curgo bas been landed and stored at their risk and expense..
No fire iDearance has been effected.
U. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent
·Ez 5. 8. **Aro,” 10% Apřít. GB&C or, TFB 1 and 2, 2 cases Merchandus. Ex" Sindh,"
GF, 53,
1 case Medicine. KP in diamond
I bale Cotten. Be Hongly 10th November, 1872. TO, No. 1
1 case Merchandise.
Er Pei-ho," 16th January,
BB. Undersized is authorised to accept | PPC, 1877/61
risks os lehalf of this Ofice, by First R. in diamond, Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.
I
A. McLVER, Agent," | ME, Hongkong, Jat July, 1867-
wcase Wire.
1oast Lead Piper. "Mensah," from Yokohama
1 cuso Curios.
1170 Hongkong, 31st January, 2873.