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Notices of Firms.
TR. JAMES BRUCE is authorised to sign our firm par procuration until further
notice.
TAIT & Co.
In 27 Amor, 11th February, 1673.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER STUR-
Insurances.
NOTICE
and after this date the following rates will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Inorances, via —
of the annual rates
MROCK is authorized so sign our firma Abare 1 month, and not
from this dut:”
ELLES & Co.
1m 149 Amcy, lat January, 1873,
NOTICK
hare this day established cursolven 'at
at Hamburg as GENE
BAL COMMISSION MERCILANTS, under the style and Firm of SIMON, EVERS & Co.
JULIUS SIMON
AUG. EVERS,
M. BURCHARD,
1m 150 Yokoanina, 1st January; 1873.
MR. GARDOS GRANT has been ad-
orgeeding three months, Above3 months, and not]
de. do. exceeding six months....? Above six months the full annual rate.
Da.
DESTINATION
HAMBURG..
PORTLAND (OREGON)..
THE DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1878
Vessels Advertised as Loading,
VESSEL'S NAME
CAPTAIN
AT
FOR FERIGHT APPLY TO
TO A DIPATORED.
Batterfeld & Swirs. Bongkong Olyphant & Co...
Thomas Dickson Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Hongkong tussell & Co... Hongkong Bussell & Coaches a Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & 0........... Elongkong Melobera & Co....
Not exceeding Ten days
Not exceeding 1 month i
do. ·ào.
LONDONvia SUEZ CANAL
Deucalion (str.)..
NEW YORK..
Adelia Carleton
do. do.
LONDON
Harwich
SAN FRANCISCO.
Alhambra..
Do,
Green Jucket...
NYASH
Garrivol
Garibaldi
Noyes
Canadienne.....
Equin
„Beamoro (str.)
Howell
Villa de Rivadavia
Custillo
Espéralda (str.)
Unwait,
Medras (str.)..
Prin (str.)
JARDINE, MATHESON & Coat Agents, Allience Fire &amurance Company. 67 Fourkong, 26th Augnał 1869 THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ARAD OFFICH-HONGKONG.
Do
SAIGON MANILA
Do AIOGO. YOKOHAMA:
AGENCIES it all the Treaty Port of SHANGHAI AND TOECHAMAEL (ie (str.)..
China and Japan, and at Singapore, SHANGHAI Saigon and Penang.
Do.
Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance SWATOW, AMOY& FOOCHOWKwang-Tung (otr.)..... ulited a Partner in our fra,
granted at the rates of Premiam current at the BRADLEY & Co.above-mentioned Ports. F1 Swntow, Lat January, 1873.
No charge for Policy fees.
M
R. F. LANCEN and Mr. C. W.SIEGFRIED hare this day been admitted partners in vny firm in Hongkong and Cbins.
Ww. PUSIAU & Co. 6m 2 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.
HAVE this day nimittel Mr. J. ALABOZ
partner in my arm, which will henceforth
be conditated under the style of MEYER, ALABOR & Co.
ADULPH E. METER."
35 Hongkong, 1st Jnunary, 1978.
1E interest and responsibility of Mr. An Exzes in our Gras ut funton and Hongkong, ecard on the 31st December, 1872.
From this day Mr. OTTO BERZOKE becomes a partner in boil onsen.
CARLOWITZ & Co. 39 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.
NOTICE.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIÉ,
Secretary Fonekone, 1st November, 1871. ft 90% IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE BATES OF FREMIUM.
TNTIL farther notice the following Annnel Kates will be charged for Fire Insurance Detached & semi-detached Dwell-
viz
ing Honses removed from town,à per cent. and their contents.
per cent,
1 per cent GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Jo.. Agente Imperial Fire Insurance Company. tt 864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1985. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Other dwelling Houses, used atriot.. ly as such, and their contents. Godowns, Offices, Shops, do, and
thoir contents.
MR. HERMANN STOLOURPORT bus ROM this data, uni carb puupon the
to sign our firm.
DESSE & Co.
tf 11 Hongkong, 1st January, 189. KDHE interest and responsibility of Mr. C. R. Hamas is our aras ocases from this date.
CAS. J. GAUPP & Co.
if 12 Hongkong, 31st December, 1872. THK interest and responsibility of Mr. H. H.
WARDEN. and Mr. Davm King, Jr., in our firm causad in the Slat. Demember laut.
Mr. W. SEVENS is admitted a partoar from this date.
RUSSELL & Co. 3m 14 China, 1st January, 1873.
NOTICE THE interest of Mr. H. L. NozoNHA, in the Printing Eablishment of the Undereign ed, coased an the 30th of September last,
Mr. D. NORONHA, Senior, has re-njoumed the andaging business of the office.
NORONHA & SONS,
Sa 2249 Hongkong, 24th December, 1872,
Insurances.
LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANUS OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON.
STABLISHED 1843.
THE Endersigned is authorised to accept Lrlaks on behalf of this Doe, by First Chiss Stoners and Sailing Shipa.
A. MoIVER, Agent, of Hongkong, 1st July, 1887. PUENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersigned having been appointed Tagents to the above Company Chis Fort, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000,,on Buildings, or Dr. Goods stored therein.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
+ 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1869. QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY. PROM and after this date, and until farther
notice, a Discount of Twenty per cent. 80) upon current looal rates of Premja, will be returned on Incuranose against fire, effected with this Office.
NORTON, LYALL & Co.,
if 1374.
Agente, 25th June, 1872. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
count of Twenty per cent. 2013 carront local rate of premia, will be allowed apon inesauces effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Agente.
tf 1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOTICE..
TN conformity with the Special Resolutions
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Es Galley of Lovno," from London. (UTLER, PÁLMER & Co.'s SHERRY
AMONTILLADO.
AMOROSO.
GREEN SEAL.
.
BLUE SEAL.
BROWN SEAL.
YELLOW SEAL
WHITE SEAZ. OUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s COGNAO —
SUPERIOR OLD.
SUPERIOR PALE
THIRD QUALITY. CUTLER, FALMER & CO's WHISKY:-
Old Tom GIN.
IRISE.
Old Jamaica RUM.
SOOTCH.
Gibson..
Rozario & Co...
Hongkong Resch & Co,
Hongkong Soey Shing Hongkong Brandio & Co.... Hongkong E. J. Sage..... Hongkong Kwong Book Wo.. Hongkong P. & O: S, N, Co...
Gilman Co......
Hongkong P & 0. 5. M. Oo...
Batterfield & Swice Hongkong Douglas Lapraik & Co..
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
MANILA
HAEDWOOD.
F. PEIL,
#118)
NOW READY.
BOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE-
PORT for the year 1872. Price $10.
Apply at the Daily Prees Öllice. Hougtong. 1st February, 1979
FOR SALE. AINE Dessert CLARET.
Superior Fale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD FORT,
Apply to
if 999 Hongkong, 29th May, 1872.
On or about d'inet, Quick dispatch. .....Jajok diepatah,
nisk dispatchi. Qatok dispatch. aiek diopatgh. Quiet dispatch. .....quick dispatch. Quick dispstob.
JOn the 25th ink. Puick dispatob “Lɔ. MOTTÓW, at 2 MM. -
Quick dispatos,
aick dispatola,
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
On or about 25rd lante On 24th inst., ni 10: M.
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR MANILA. THE Spanish Steamer T
"ESMERALDA" will leare for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 22nd inst, at 2 r..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
B.-J. SAGE. 3d 297 Hongkong, 20th February, 1873, OOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL, UE Company's Steamship
TUR
"DEUCALION" will be despatched on or about 22nd instant. SANDER & Co. Insurance rise accepted on behalf of the Com.
pany as ender :--
On Tea 32/6 /nii riaks, 23);"},-F;P.A.
do. Silk 19. Carge taken at through rates for New York and Moditerranean Parts. Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
VICTOR BOULLAND'S COGNAC (F THE TOURIST'S GUIDE
Champagne.)
Dinner and Breakfast CLARETS,
Dessert CLARETS :-
OBATEAU DE LA PICOTIEKE,
CHATEAU LEOVILLE,
CHATRAU LAROSE.
Haut SAUTERNE.: FENARD'S 18T QUALITY BUTTER.
·LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE.
Apply to
F. L. NORONHA.' Onwald's Terrace, Wellington Street. 3-53 Hongkong, 7th January, 1678. ROSE & Co.
landed, ex French Mail Sindh, the following GOODS
adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Hastings of Shareholdera held on the 23rd March and 13th April, allering ClausesTTAYE Nos. 103, 104, 105, 107, nad 161 of the Articles of Association, (auch changes to take effect from Ist Jangary, 1873), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, vìs, zi
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, wha
ther shareholders or not in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by canb. One-third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve
Fund.
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents.
if 716 Hongkong. 17th April, 1872. K. K. PRIV. OESTERREICH, VERSICHE RUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT "DONAU," VIENNA, LIMITED.
HE Undersigned, having been appointed General Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant Marino Rieka at current
ratea.
MELCHERS & Co.
6m 2113 Hongkong, let December, 1872. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
-COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
TIE undersigued baving been appointed Agenta for the above Company, ure pre- pured to accept rieka againet Fire, aubject to a boras of 20 per cent.
SIEMSSEN & Co..
Agnia, t8 39 Hongkong. 16th November, 1875.
GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE THE
COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON.
THE OOSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN. BURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA. THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INSU. RANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG. THE Attention of Shippers is called to the
HE Endersigned having been appointed low rates of Premiame charged by the THE
Agente in Hongkong for the above-named andersigned Agents of above named Companies, . Company, are prepared to grust Policien gainet for all steamer risks, subject to a brokerage of Sea Bisks at curront rates.
15 par Jent RUSSELL & Co. 1092 Hongkong, 1st April, 1965.
NOTICE.
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY,
Efollowing reiss will becharged in future for SHORT PERIOD lasaran009, VĪZ :- Not exoeding 10 days, of the annual rate,
do, do. Not exceeding 1 month,
Above 1 month and not
Preeding Smontba... í Above 3 months and not exceeding 6 months...
}
do. do.
dn,
do. NORTON, LFALL & Co., Agente the Quem Insurance Company, of 919 Hongkong. 22nd January. 1870, THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY
CAPITAL, TWO MILLION STEELING,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent for the above Company at this port, cre prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend at £10,000, on Buildings or vo Goode stored theroin.
The "Oosterling," as well as the "Globo," after paying the Shareholdera a dividend of 10 per cont. on their paid-up Capital, distribute 25 per cent, of the surplus of the profits pro rata Amongst auch of the Invarer have paid during the year £500 and upwards in premium. Particulare can be obtained at the Office of
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Black and Colored SILKS...
SATINS.
MUSTIN and LACE GOODS.
RIBBONS, Plain, Corded, and Re-
versible.
Ladies' HATS, in New Shapes
Gentlemen'a SCARFS:
FORTMANTEA US.
Also, Direct from Faris.
FLOWERS.
Choice MILLINERY.
FEATHERS. Ladies and Gentlegion's KID GLOVES. WELLINGTON STREET AND QUEEN'S ROAD.
7d 9*2 Hongkong, 17t: February, 1873, JUST LANDED, FX S. S. CRAIGFORTII, AND FOR SALE.
N Invoice of LOOKING GLASSES from A Londen, comprising MAHOGANY CHEVAL GLASSES, with pa.
-tenb rauycwents.
OBIMNEY GLASSES, various designs and
- sizes from 80 by 18 to 60 by 48. TIER GLASSES, 56 by 25, with Marble op
Tables.
GIRANDOLES, 36 by 24, for three lights. GILT BRACKETS.
Containing the names of all the Articles of Trate, objects of Natural History, Furnitare, c., c., with tho Punti, and Mandarin Pronun
giation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Parts.
The Daily Press Office.
To be Let.
TO LET: TO. 1 and 2, WESTBOURNE VILLAS,
situated on the Bonham Road. Apply to
RAWLING, MADLEN & Co...
· Archit ita, &o, if 180 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.
TO LET
HOUSE No. 18, in Seymour Terrace, at pre seat in the occupation of A. HAFCOCK, Esq. Possension on the 1st May next.
HOUSE No 7, in Caine Road, formerly cupied by T. FYLKE, Esq. Possession on the let Maroh next. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. tf 263 Hongkong, 13th February, 1673.-- TO LET,
A
With immediata passsarion, '- THREE-STOREY Comfortable BOUSE!
Agente:
88 264 Hongkong, 14th January, 1879. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
TEE
FOR SHANGHAI, Tabing Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGEO, and PORTS in JAPAN. BE Company'a Steamship.
"PRIAM" will be despatched on or about 23rd instant.
For Freight or l'assage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, 270 Hongkong. 14th February, 1873. ** FOR HIOGO (JAPAN)
Hawaiian Brig
HE
HAWAII,
Intimations,
KRUPPE CAST STEEL WORKS,
EJSEN (OBRMANY.) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN
F. PEIL, t1871 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany.) Tsoussigné inferido Messiers Ion Capi-
tuides de navira de Commerce Frangata ga'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques dea matelots étrangers provenant de Boarding Houses autres que coles aflchrús à la Oncol. lerio de ce Consulat
Le Gérant du Consciat de France,
OH, L. DE LA FOREST. 1880 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872,
QLA 9.8 E ROB.GE
DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG.
G
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, TOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN, SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS
SUPPLIED AND REFITTED. N.B.-Captains of Ships not landing at! nhove Wharf, an leave orders at the Stare of Mesere. BROADBEAR & ANTHONY (opposite the landing stage of the Canton and Macao Steamer), when they will receive G. G's im mediate attention.
if 4 Ronchong, 5th January, 1879. ДОСК FOOCHOW
RIVER MIN.
THE above grante floored DOCK, of the Tfollowing Dimensions, viz & Longth, 900 foot, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is onpable of receiving Vessels drawing. 13 to 16 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dock rans dry to the Blooks and is pumped out by Steam. Theobore premises comprise a largo Maobine- shop, containing a
WHITWORTH's 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE, DHILLING AND HCBEWING MACHINES, A LARGE SMITHT, K., K., &c. Large Godowns are the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o., ão. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, &o., &ó., always on hand. The Dock Steam Tug Wooring is available at all tirace to tow vesels to or from Sea, at cur- rent rates, on application toʻ
"JCEN FORSTER & Do..
Agents The list of Charges for remetilling, or dock ing vessels forexamination, pointing iron-abips, &a, &o, can be obtained on applicative.
274
A. MILLAR &
MAT?
CO....
Agents. HOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
J. Miller, Master, will have early despatok above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
KWONG TOOK WO, ly 200 - Hongkong. 19th February, 1873. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 41 British ClippersShip
THE
is Hollywood Road in thorough good order, having eight rooms and a fine view of the barbour. Rent moderate. Apply at No. atosis 12, Hollywood Road.
251angkong, 11th February, 1873.
TRO LET.
URNISHED APARTMENTS, Queen's Load Eant. Address "Y.Z, Daily Press
Offer.
if 2 Hongkong, 7th February, 1873,
TO LET,
From let proximo.
"GREEN JACKET,” Kogh, Master, will have early despatch se
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 271 Hongkong, 14th February, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. IFE new A1 German Barque
THE
"IPHIGENIA,”
480 Tons, Capt. Quedens, having, three-fourthe of her Cargo engaged, will have immediato des-
For Freight, apply to
YOUBL HAGEDORN & OD.
TYLA' Rosirable HCUSE marked B. Holly-patch for the above part.
wood Road, facing HoreL-D'EUDORE, At The above GLASSES are in bandsome carved į prezent occupied by S. D. GUEHOV, Esq. New Frames, of superior quality, all of donble
Apply to Gilt and bees Silvered Plates.
Apply to
AYRKS & Co. 141 255 Hongkong, 12th February, 1878.
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PURTER.
J.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy Nuvy Boiled Long Flux Crown
CANVAS.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. · f 130 Hongkone. 11th May, 1867,
GERMAN SNLTZER, IN SLONK BOTTLES.
A. A. BE MELLO & Co., Macao,
OK
ROZARIO & Co., Hongkong. 1m 909 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873.
TO LET.
HAMA.
HE British Steamer
THE
FLINTSHIRE,"
s
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITES & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Queens Road East and Nullah LaILS, Opposite H.M. Naval Dock Yard,
tf 387 Hongkong. Ist Marob, 1871.
HOTEL D'EUROPR. No. 2, 4, 6, und 8, Hollywood Road, Hongkong,
FIRST RATE ACCOMMODATION FOR
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. EXCELLENT TABLE D'HOTE..
WINES & LIQUEURS OF SUPERIOR
QUALITIES.
Post-Ofice Notifications.
marvril sloso.
For Swatow, Amoy, and Fuchow-Per Kwangtung, on Monday, the 24th ivet, at 9.30
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKET” The French Mail Pecker EI-KONG” wil he dispatched or THURSDAY,the27 instant, at noon; with the Maile
To and through the United Kingdom Marcille; to Fruce and other Continental Status Ga cloned mail to France), to Salgón, Singapore, Gali, Anatralia and New Zealand, Aden, Beychdies. Rennion and Mauritius, Suez and Alexandria.
The Post Office will be opou for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Novapapers, Books, &c. until 11 AM on the 27th instant, after which no Lettern can be received.
.
Money Ordera on any the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted antil & r., on the 28th instant.
Letters for Registration will be received matil 10 AM, ou the 27th instast.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Post Once;"
Hongkong, 13 February, 1873.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES" PACKET" The United States Mail Packet" CHINA" will be dispatched on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at 3 r., with the Mails--
For Yosobama, San Francisco, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Post Office will be open for tha rnception of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newspapers, Ac.. ubil 280 P.M.
Lettere as be posted on board the Pastet from 2.30 .. 0 230 r., on payment of a
of an addition to the Postaze. The Prepayment of the Postage to all the above places by this route is compulsory. Correspondence ineficiently prepaid will be forwarded by tan English Packets,
Correspondence addressed to Yokohamu ind the United States” amat be superscribed per CHINA, and that addressed to the United Kingdom anst basuperscribed vid Ban Francisco."
F. W. MITCHELL,
Pearler General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 17th February, 1873.
.
The Post Office of Victoria(Australia) having given notice to the General Post Office in Lon don that artick of Jewellery received in that Calóny a largeable with Customs Duties the undersigned considers it easy to wike this Regulation sworn toob Pablo, and to state that any letters or pautes containing. such articles sent through the Best are liable, with their contents, lo be forferd.
FW. MITCHELL
Plaster General.
General Post-Olog,
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873
ینت
It is hereby notified for general izformation, that the Posinge on Lettera addressed to Nur- way, when forwarded via Sandhampton, will henceforward be 36 cents for each balf ornea, which may either be paid in advance, or it may be left to ne collected on delivery of the Letters. Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional obarge a delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL,
L'ostmaster Gemrat. Hongkong, Srd August, 1870.
General Post Office,
The Cuisine in moder the able management of Monsieur EMILE BELLOW, futely Cook to the "Grand Hotel de Paris, and formerly in the It lu hereby notified for general information employ of the Marquis de La Rochefoucault, of that henceforward the Postage on Letters ad- the Princess Swaroff of Benis, and at the dread to Risain, when market to be forward. Bathing Establishments of Monaco and Vichy.. ed vit Southampton, will be reduced to 40 cents
Ordera for Breakfast, Luncheons, Dinnere,per half-ounce. Ball Supporu, Picnice, and for every description af Pastry and Cakes, exsented with care and at moderate rates.
E. ESTARICO & Co.,
Propiciore,
3m 2074 Hongkong, 25th November, 1879. NUTION.
f 272 Hongkong, 14th Febrarry, 1873. {
purchased the whole Furniture and Stock STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND YOKOTHE Undersigned, KWONG-KER-TONG, has in-trade of the K180-10 Pioce.goods Shop, No. 91, Jervois Street, and the transfor will take place on the 27th February instant. If debta are due to any gentlemen, Foreignor Native, the Undemigned will not lo reapsule for them, but will have to be sebiles by the former part ners of the shop. The bozivees will in turn he carried on by the Undersiuued, under the style ot KING-LEN Kweso.xsa; and the late part more of KING-LUK Shop will have no interest
HAT Desirable KESIDENCE known as Captain Stamrock, expected here on or abot THATERSSTOL in Borban the 12th instant, will have immediate despatch Road, containing 12 Reoms, (besides Basement as above. Story), Bath Rooms, &o., Water and Cas For Freight or Passage, apply to throughout, also large Garden, Croquet Ground, Stalling, &, Bossession on 15th March.
Apply to
BARRINGTON & ALGAR
House Agents.
if 22 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1873.
TO LET.
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents,
if 259 Hongkang, 18th February, 1879,
STEAM TO SHANGHAI THE P. & O, S. N. Co.,'asteumship
"DELTA "
THE undersigned have just received a fresh IT possession on the 1st January next, will leave for the above place about 24 hours
apply.
or prior that date if required, that after the arrival of the rest. English Mail.
A. McÏVER, A. WATSON & Co., Oommodions TWO STORIED HOUSE vito- Hongheng Dispensary,sted in Cains Road, and known as "Forest tf 1988 Hongkong, 11th November, 1879. Lodge" with Out-offoes, Stabling, Coach Louse, Aviaries, Garden, and also a Croquet NOW READI
Fawn attached. Has Gus and Water. laid
Agents THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION throughout.
40 Hongkong, 16th October, 1872 BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned are now prepared to grant, on behalf of the above Company, Policies againal Fire on First-class Buildings, to an ex-. text of $10,000,
A discount of Twenty per cent. (90%) upon the current loanl rates will be allowed en all premian charged for logarance, such discount being dedacted at the time of the issue of po- licy.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agenta.
ly 15 Hongkong, Tat January, 1873. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
OR Insuring Honees and other Buildings" Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manntactar ing and Farming Stock; Bhip in Port, Har COM-hours, or Dock, and the Cargoes of such Ships
NORTON, LY ALL & Co, 247 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1870. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
By Dr. DETAN, with many Additions, Corrco. tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS Orthography,
PRICE: In Paper Wrappers, Neatly Bound,... 4th Die Proka flee
C
SO FOR SALE.
www
...$1.50 $2.00
HI AM PAGNE VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN
REIMS,
in Oures of doz, Querie,
and, 2 doz. Pints. * SANDER & Co.,
Bale Agents for China, Japan and Manila. tf 2151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871. NOV READY.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
also, Ships Huilding and Repairing; Barges ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY
and other Vessels on Navigable Bivers and, Canals, and Goods on board such Vessels,
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
ANGLO-CBINESE DICTIONARY, published
at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.
TOR comprehensiveness and practical service
THE Undersigned have been appointed throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in
Agents for the above Company at HongFORMIGN COUNTIES, FROM LOSS OR DAMLOR AN kong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai, and Han- FIRE. kow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Current Rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1868. CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
conformity with the peasal Resolutions adoptel and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetinga of Shareholders. held on the 1s: and 15th instants, altering Clauses Nos. 130. 1N, 132, and 139 of the Article of Association, (such aliangos to take effect from 1st Novers ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.
Two-thirds 2/3rds) to all contributors, whe
The Undersigned, Agents for the aboveCom- pany, are prepared to grant Policies against FIER to the extent of $80,000 on any one Firet Class Risk.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867. YURTH BRITISH AND HEROANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMTUM.
Detached & semi-detached Dwellà per cont:
ing Hosea, removed from town,
perarnna. and their contents. Other dwelling Housosused strict. 1 ly as such, and their contents: Godowns, Offices, Shops, &o; andį
their contexts.
For further particulars, apply to
ED. SA620ON & Co. tt 1842 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1872 TO LET. (With immediate pomension). HAT highly desirable and commodions
BA BRA
in Bonham Road West, and formerly in the occupation of ROBERT MOMUEDO, Esq. There are 19 Booms, 3 Etalled table, Coach-house,
Harneas Room, large Kitchen Garden, and Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Waterlaid through. out. Apply to
ED. SHARP & TOLLER.
Solicitors.
tf 173 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.
PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS.
ATMR. W. MORRIS begs to notify to the In-
Superintendent.
[244
PO.S. N. Co.'s Offer,
Hongkong, 11th February, 1872
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA.
THE P.&O. S. N. Oc.'s Steamphip
"MADRAS" will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
[245
P. & 0.9. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 11th January, 1873.
FOR LONDON.
THEA)
British Burge
"HARWICH," Thomas Diskanu. Master, will load here at Whumpos for the shore part, and having the greater portion of her cargo engaged, will bare quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
#10
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, 97th January, 1878. FOR HAMBURG (Direct)
MT beng tone that the base 41 British Ship
Taken Prasives in Wyndham Street, mert door M. W. F. FLOED's Photographic Atooms,
despatch.
"NYASSA,"
where bo our repair Harmoniums, Pianos, &e, Gurriogh, Master, 780 tons Register, will lond at moderate charges, sad bones by strict attons bere and at Whampoo, and meet with quick tion to merita für shure of their patronage. Pianoe tazed by the year at $5 per month. Lessons given in Music, two lessons per week, at $5 per month.
1m 190 Horgkong, 31st January, 1873.
Arbroath.
this. Work stands anrivalled. All the new worde which the Chinese have of late years beenHE Undersigned have been appointed Boe compelled to coin to express the numerous ol Agents for the Sale of their Goods in jects in machinery photography, telegraphy, and Hongkong and Chins by Messrs. J. & R. Ter science generally, which the rapid advance act, Glasgow, and Mesars, David Corsar & Sons of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are
ARNHOLD, KARBERO 100. here given is extenso. Each and every word is
419 Rongkong, January, 1867, Fully Unstrated and explained, forming exer
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT cises for students of a most instructive nature.
топи Both the Court and Prxti pronunaa tione are given, the accents being carefully marked on
The best principle hitherto attalued. The typo graphy displays the enecess of an attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond in the aise of body, thereby effecting a vast economy of space, achieving a clearness not
On and after this date, a discount of 20 per previously attained, and dispensing with those
tirer shareholders or not,in proportion to cent. of the above rates will be allowed to Invest margine and racant spaces which have
the net amount of premia contributed by sarers. each,
One-third (3rd) to Shareholders generally, according to the number of shares held by each,'
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Avents,
tf 314 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THE annual rates for Fire Insurance on the
various classes of Buildings and their cou ients will remain as follows until further no tice, viz:- Detached and
nemi-detached)
Dwelling Houses (removed from the town and their contents. Other Dwelling Houses (similarly
situated) and their cantects
Offccs and Godowne kad their '
contenta.
GILMAN & Co., Agents, North British and Mercantile
Ineurance Company. TER Blongkong: 24th June, 1872
NUTIUM
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE. TABOM-und after this dute the following rates will be charged SHORT PERIOD In wurances, vig:-
Not exceeding Ten days i of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month of the annealte Above 1 month,) and not excood- 3 1ng percent. Above 3 months
do.
do,
do.
4 percent, ing
1 per seal. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be charged for. SHORT PERIOD Policies;~~-
Not exsuading. 10 days 4th per cent.
Not creeding
Above 1 month, and not į-
excecding.
1 mouth 2 per cent.
Above 3 months, andnotĮ exceeding.....5 Abrebimonthe,the fallaantal rateofl
ROBT.S. WALKER & O... Agents, Royal Insurance Company. 170 Hongkong, 13:8 September, 1969.
and not excoed. $ 6 Above 6 months the full annual rate.
GIBB, LAVINGSTON & Co.. Agents, Imperial Firs Insurance Company, if 875 Hongkong. 19th August, 1869,′′
QUBAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. INCORPORATED 1859, CAPITAL, £1,000,000.
THE shore Company, are pre- UE. Undersigned having been appointed pared to accept Marine Risks and issue Policies at current rates.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Ou - 1351 Hongkong, 7th June, 1687)–
beretofore characterized Chinose publications. To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the following facts are submitted for consideration. Ohalter Vocabularly contains about 10,000 Chinese characters, and Medhurst's-English-
O HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,
AND
For Freight, apply to
MILOHERS' & Co. if 159 Hongkong, 25th January, 1878.
FOR PURTLAND (OREGON).
1 Ship
THE
1
"CANADIENNE,"
the Passengers and Cargo engaged, will meel Equin, Master, having the greater portion of with early despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HUŠŠŠLL & Co. tf 151 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1873.
FOR NEW YORK,
To H, I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF THE AI America Barque
RUSSIA,
T. N. DRISCOLL CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, BATTER, HOSIER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, 15 and 47, Queen's Hand, next to Oriental Bank. tf 199)
[Feb.1.
Fut # KWONG-KEE COAL SHOP.
ADELIA CARLETON," baring the greater portion of her cargo ongagod, will load at this and Whampoa as above, and
set with quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co, if 195 Hongkong, 30th January, 1973.
FOR MANILA, THE Spaniab Brig
VILLA DE RIVADAVIA,"
and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst THE Proprietor of KWONG-EER Shop begs this work contains more than 50,000 English! to inform the Public that his Ebog bus Captain Castillo, will have immediate despatol words, and upwards of GD0,000 Ohinese charac-been established since 1867, at 58, Endicott's for the above port. ters. Again, despite all the grammire and Land, and that he bag always a great quantity
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BRANDAO & Co. other elementary worke as yet published, the of BEST COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen student of this difficult language absolutely re-or Ship-masters wishing to patronise him, ere
t237 Hongkong, 10th February, 1873. quires examples to display the various appli- requested to apply at his Shop.
FOL SAN FRANCISCO, 1y 1885 Hongkong, 90th July, 1872. cations and eqotrålents of different words which
HE 4.1 British Ship have one general meaning. Of these examples, this work contains more than five times ne many as any other Dictionary hitherto pub- lished.
燒:記
-WING-KEE COAL SHOP.
inform the Public that his Shop bas been
THE
HE Proprietor of WING-Kem Bhop bege to
THE
"ALHAMBRA," Captain Nelson, will bare early despatch as above.
BorFreight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, if 160 Hongkong, 25th January, 1873.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). [\HE 4 1 American Borque
For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that a reference established since 1955, ut Eralicott's Tane, und to its pages enables a person who under that he has always a great quantity of Beat stands English to communicate effectively COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen or ship. with natives who understand nothing but Chiminators wilung to patronize him, are requested nese. In this respect the work will be found to apply at bis hap
THE 19 750. Hongkong 24th April 1872. indispensable to all Europeane residing in
Obion, and to the natives themselves it ex plains subjects fully with which very few in- To dead of them are perfectly acquainted, paroles resident in England and interested in China it cannot but be invaluable occasionally. It comprises upwards of two thousand large quic sci-pages.
TRUBNER & Ou 6, PATEREDRter Row; W. H. BELJA DAILY Puren ” Design, Hádekora
恒
安
BEANG-ON-TY E,
-OKNEBAL STOREKEEPER, No. 71, QUEEN's Road,
AS constantly good supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S Oilman's Stores. Station-
ery, to. Just received a large quantity of New Goods, ex S. 8. Craigforth.
MUEY SHAN, first quality Black Tea, &o.
14 301 Hongkong, 14th February, 1873.
"GARIBALDI,"
Capt. Noyes, will have early despatch."-
For Freight dr Passage.apply to
RO KIO & Co. it 142 Hongtong, 2nd January, 1879.
ARNUMIÐ. DOLLINS
DENTIST
No. 7 ARRUTH or ROAD, HONGKONG.
t £93 Hongkong, 30th February, 1875,
in it.
KWONG-KEE-TONG.
140 298 Hongkong, 18th February, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, PORNT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES,
AND BOMBAY
F. W. MITCHELL,
Peetmader-General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 18:1 September, 1872,
It is hereby notified, that berceforward the Postage a betters addressed, to Batavia-when for cach ball-ounce, pre-payment compulsory. forwarded by French Packet, will be 18 gesta-
F. W. MITCHELL'
T'ostmaster-General. Gepers) Post-Ofice,
Hongkong, 28th December, 1872.
It is bereby notified for general tortion that, the Postage (which must be paid in ail- vanced) upon letters addressed to Frince 3- ward Island, wil henceforward be as follows, viz.
When forwarded via
Brindisi When forwarded vid
42 cenla esch half-ounce,
Marseille... 36 cents each half-ounce. When forwardel via
Southampton.... 28 cunts each half-cance
F. W. MITCHELL,
Post.aster General.
General Pont..
Hongkong, 8th July, 1870.
Arrangements having been made under which Mails for London arriving at Suez om China by Private Ships will be forwarded ta destinativià Brindisi, -it--in buzely notified that the rates of postage, which must be poid in
N THURSDAY, the 27th February, 1873, advance, tu correspondence addressed to the ON THURSDAY,mpany's. S. S. MEI- United Kingdom so forwarded, will be a fol. KONG," Commandant Foss, with NAILS, OW, Z. PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGOil For Letters 24 cents per balf ounce.
exeb. For Newspaper.......... 9. leave this Pert for the above places.
fpot exceeding louace 4 cents. •
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lc. don as well as for harseilles, and accepted in For Hooks and PalterDB..... transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping orders will be granted till noom, and Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.31., Specie and Parcela until 3 o'clock F.. on the 26th February, 1373-(Parcela are not to be ecut on board; they must he left at the Agency's Office.) Contents and value of Packages ave required.
For further particulara, apply at the Com pany's Office.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal agent Hongkong, 18th February, 1979.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
2
4
52
12
every additionsli
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 20th December, 1871., General Post Office,
It is bureby notified that arrangements have been completed under which correspondeurs from Hongkong may to forwarded to Nagneaki ria Shanghai, and to Hingo vit Yokobama, by United States Mail Fachete, and that Letters for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, may be forwarded from Pagasaki and Huyza by means of the United States' Packets vib Shanghai and Yokohama respectively,
The rates of postage chargeable on aneb 'cor-
OHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.trapondence is four cents for each balf-ounce on Letters, two cents on each Newspaper, and two cents on each two ounces of Beaks and Packels of Samples of Merchandize, in addition to the Bates specified in the Table of Rates of Postage at present in feree.
PACIFIC MAIL S. & COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIQ RAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE SOLINA" will leva Hongkong for San Francisco, riz. Yokchaos, on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at 8 o'clock P.M., taking Piasengers, Meils and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Punt Uffice.
Hongkong, 16th January, 1971.
It is hereby notified that the rates of postage shargeable henceforth on Idlers addressed to the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the Through Passenger Tickets and Hille of United Kingdon, when forwarded by French. Lading are issued for transportation to Yoko- Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on hama and other Japan Porte, to San Francisco, Letters forwarded by British Facket via Brin- † to principul points in the United States, Cana- disi,
da, and Europe, via Overload Railroad and soonecting Lines of Steamers, and to parts in Mexico and Central and South America.
A Steamer of the Company will leareng bai about sacre date, via the Inland Sea Parts, and make olose connection at Yckobso
General Post Office,
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1872
With reference to the Post Office Notification The "CHINA” will be doe at Buy Frau- dated the 23rd February, 1865, which was pub- alaco about April 3rd, whence daily Passenger isbed in Government Gazette No. 8 of the 25th traine and duily Freight trains are run Febroary, page 78, it is hereby notified that over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad paid Correspondence for China and Japan con- Lines for Now York, and for all the principal veyed from Australia and New Zeained to cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea Point de Galle by Britius Packet, und from board.
thence by French Packet, will heroeforward be Palace Sleeping Curs are run through on delivered free of charge.
Further, that as nader the new arrangement there trains, making Drawing Room Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of of the China and Australia Mail Services the the latest sad best American pattern, haing Mails for the Australian Colonies forwarded unexcelled for comfort and convenience, from Hongtong by British Packet now reach At Now Tork, Paracagers have selection of Point de Galle after the departure of the Mail various lines of Steamers to England, France Packets for Australia, Maila for Australis and New Zedand will be made up and forwarded to and Germany.
Favorable arrangements have been made for Point de Calle by the French Mail Packets Through Passengers and Freight to America webever advantage will be gained by so doing The Rates of Postage, which must be paid in from Caloutta, Penang and Singapore, and advice on such Correspondence, whether for from Swatow, Amoy au Foochow
of
Return Passage Tickets issned at a redaction 2, on regular rates.
No Freight received attor noon of the 26th instaut. Parcel Packages received until 5 ra. same day; all Packages should be marked to address in fully value of same is required.
For farther information as to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company,
Praya Wt.
T. A: HARRIS,
Hongkong, February 12th, 1870.
égmt.
warded by British or French Packet will te im.
24 senta cach bulf ounce for Letters,
2 cents for each Newspaper or Price Current. 8 cents for each four ovoce of Book
Packets or Packets of Putterze. Registration Fee. 12 cents each Letter
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postpuster Generel General Post Office,
Hongkong 10th June, 1879.
Printes kad Publizised, for the Proprietor, by W. H. Bela, Wyndham Sweet; Hongkong.