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The Hong Kong Daily Press
No. 4781 號一十八百七千四第
Arrivals
March 7, MARIVELES Span. str. 205, RA.
Zavala, Mantis 5th March, Gener. REMEDIOS & US.
March 8, FEAT BENTOS, Peru. abip, 471. An-
gel Fulles
Fulle, Callo 20th December, Ballast. ---ÖRDER.
March & HISTɔntan, Brit, str., 1,850; · Tut- ton, Caleutts 20th February, Penang 26th, and
and Singapors 2nd March; Gene- Tal-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
German str., 642, Hon ping, Whampoa 8th March, General, SIEMBER & Co.
March
March
CHINA,
VILLAGARCIA, Span, bg, 222, Juzn Bareno, Manila 1st Marel, Saparwood. --LANDEIRIX & Coi
March GUSTAVE, German brig, 860, Beohl, Macassar 7th February, Ballast.--On-
DET.
March 9, JAPAN, Brit. str., 1,865; De Smidt, Calcutta 21st February, Penang 26th, aud Singapore 1st March, Genial.— D. SASSOON, Sora & Co.
Departures.
March 8, H.LC.M. corvette TA-65-LAN, for a
Cruise.
March 9; H.M.S. Risebore, for Canton. March & BomBax, str., for Tokobama. March 8, Apoca, str.,
atr., fir Shanghai.
March 8 TAFALGAR, str. for Singapore. March 8, NORNA, str., for Swatoy.
March 8, EMERALDA, atr., for Manila. March 9, ELIZA HUNTING, str., for Saigon. March 9 Fontstool, for Saigon.
March 9, JOACHIM CERISTIAN, for Callas!
日二十月二年酉癸治同 Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING PAID UP CAPITAL5,000,000 of Dollars RESERVE FUND 1,020,000 of Dollars,
Court of Directors- Chairman 6. D. SAHOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. Toners, Esq. T. Filling Fla
H. Mokhora. Rays: AF. Heard. Esq.
A. Jaout, Kaq
f. 3. Lomana, Ex.,
hos. Prko, Esq.
Hon. B. Howet.
Chief Manager.
Hongkong-James Groig, Esq,
Manager,
Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Esg... London Bunkers-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED, '·
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of par cent, per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposite-
For 3 months 2 per cent, per nunum.
4
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTER, Crodila granted on approved Securities, and erery description of Banking and Exchange Unsidens transnoted.
Traft granted on London, and the chief commercial plagos in Europe, India, Australía, Anerion; China and Janan,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1. Qwen's Road East, M10921 Hongkong, 18th February, 1875, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
To be Let.
TO LET.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, 10TH MARCH, 1878.
of OFFICES ad Club Chambers, D'Aguilar Street. Apply to
· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Ef 871 - Hongkong, 7th Marsh, 1873.
TO LET. TWO Large Airy ROOMS, in a central part
of Daily Press Office.
Toge Badres, "X. T. Z., dare
tf 350 Hongkong, Srd March, 1873, - -
TO LET,
Auctions.
FUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruction to soll by Public Anation, st ste P. & 0. Co.'s Store, West Point, the following: CON- DEMNED STORES,
THIS DAY.
the 10th Mardo, 1578, at 11''look- Ou CASES. Oil TINS, Side PORTS, Scrap IRON, Fire BARS, Marble Westland TOPS, ROPE, CHAIN, Weighing MACHINES, Cow
HOUSES, Sheen PANS, 000P3, Fren 66lls. WITH Dressing from, Onine Rond and 221h, WRIGEANT, Perlund OEMSN
"ORATGENGOWER,”
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
tf 310 Hongkong, 1st March, 1873.
TO LET,
With possession on or about 15th April acet.
HE RESIDENCE known as "BELL
Baituated in Albany boad, For particulars, apply to
R. F. HAWKE.. tf 341 Hengkong, Iet March, 1873.
TO LET,
Possession on lat April, THREE-STOREY Comfortable HOUSE
A in Holyrood Road ut tangood order, beving nine rooms and a fine view of |the harbone." Gas and Water laid on. Kent
moderate Apply at No. 12 Hollywood Road,
Bil Hongkong, 4th March, 1873.
TO LET.
ANCHORS, CEMENT, ROSIN, Toptul HALYARD, &c.
Aleo.
Notices of Firms.
拜薇
MR. JAMES BRUCE is authorised to sign. notice.
our firm per proniustion until farther
TAIT & Co.
1m 273 Amuy, 11th February, 18973.
十月三英 Intimations.
TREASURY BILLS.
港香
[PRICE $23 PER MONTH. lutinations.
"ŠU ̈'ANDREW'S HALL."
UNDER the immedinte PC
RENDERS of SPEOIH, Mexican Dollars 0.3. MR. CARDROSS GRANT hus beurs ad current in the Colony weighing 7.1.7, in exchange for Bills drawn at 30 days sight or the Lorde detamissioners of Her Majesty's Trenury, will be received by the Undervigued until noon on the 17th instanь.
mitted a Murther is our firm.
BRADLEY & Ou
it 1 Sentow, 1st January, 1873. MR. LANogen and Mr. O. W.SIEGFRIED Mbave this day been admitted partners our fire in Hongkong and Ching
WN. PUSTAU & Co. 6m 3 Hongking. Let Juñuary, 1873.
inquired and the amount for which each Bitt
The Tandera to stato the total amount re
Excullenoy SIRARTHURKENNEDY,
CHARLES DICKENS READINGS,
by
GEORGE PAUNCEFORT,
你们
THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, March 10th, 1873.
"CHRISTMAS CAROL,"
should be drawn, but no kill will be drawn for sume batow £1,000.
The Tenders to be in duplicate, in sealed
in Three Staves, HAVE this day admitted Mr. J. AZABOR novore, addressed "Tenders for Treasury Bills,"
partner in my firm, which will benecforth.
C. K. CLEEVE,
And, conducted under the style of MEYER, ALA BOR H. M.'s Treasury Office, Qarea's Road,
Assistant Cor Toller.BOOTS AT THE HOLLY TREES INN."
Blakeley 20-pounder Muzzle Gooding Steel GUNS, complete, with Shot and Shuity 2 front 12-pounder GUNS, 2 Iron 9-pannder GUNS, 3 be Iron SWIVELS; and 1 Hand-Fire ENGINE. ) & Co.
TLEMS OF SALS.-Cash bafore delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7:17. All Lots, with all faults of description, he at pur chasers' risk on fall of the lammer.
ORAS. H. MORGAN,
Auctioneer.
364 Hongkong, 5th March, 1873,
PUBLIC AUCTION, FURNITURE SALE.
- ANH, CRAWFORD & On, bave received
L
in Salen Roome, Queen's Road, on
WEDNESDAY,
ADOLPH E. METER.
3e 5 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.
interest and responsibility of Mr. 1 BPCR iu our arms at Canton and Hongkong, cessed on the Blet December, 1672.
From this flay MT. OTTO BENECK becomes a partner in boži bonget..
CARLOWITZ & Co. 3 9 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873,
NOTICE,
JAMBS GREIG, Chief Manager. GUSE No. 1, in Seymour Terrace, at pren this status to tell by Public Auction, MR HERMANN STOLTERFORT. bus
sent in the occupation of A. Hancock Esq. Pcaression on the lat lay next.
HOUSE No. 7. in Caine Road, formerly oc cupied by T. Prsa, Erq. Possession on the 1st Murah next, Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO. tl 258 Hongkong, 13:1 February, 1873.
------- TŲ LET.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
March 9, Port, cer. DUQUE DE FALNELLA, THE DIVIDEND declared for the bull-year
for Macao
Clearances.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER's Office,
MARON 8TH.
Eliza Hunting, str., for Saigon. Esmeralda, str.,-fox-Manila- Joachim, Christian, for Callao. Formisz, for Saigon.
Trafalgar, str., for Singapore.
Passengers.
Fer Fray Beniga, from Caliso,-
8 Chinese.'
Per Marivales, str., from Mauila,—
femma. Alverto, Gurrelta, Andrea Ortor, and
C. D. Sander. -
Per Historian, atr, from Calcotto, &o..-- Messrs. Hart, Davis, Leone and 153 Chinese deck.
Per Japan, str., from Culentia, &s—.
From Ualcutta-Miss Hawthorns, Miss Mo Callock, Dr. Hawthorne, Revd. F. Morton, B., Lieste. Denia and Forsyth. From Penung
Mr. Anthony and 201 Chinese,
Por duucs, ut, for Shanghai,— --- Dira, A, Heard and obild, and native servant, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, children and astive servant, Messrs. G. Heard and servans, Francke, Hippisley and Allen, and 159.Chinese."
Per Bombay, str., for Yukobama,-- Mossrs. Bollenhagen, Schaffer, H. B. Benley, Dale, Symons and Trelo-li, ñird 11 Chinese. Per Trafalgar, str., for Singapore,-, -- 260 Chinese deck.
Par Formosa, for Saigon,-
20 Chinese deok.
Per Joachim Christian, for Callao, -te
10 Chicae desk..
Par Miza Hunting, str., for Saigon,
The Yedo Troups of 8 Japanese artists, and
60 Chinese deot.
Reports.
the 10th Marob, 1878; at 2 o'clock P.M.2-. An English-made. Drawing Room SUITE Marble top TABLES. SIDEBOARD, WHAT. NOT, CLOCKS, MIRRORS, ELEOTRO PLATED, GLASS, and CROCKERY WARE, WARDROBES, Iron BEDSTEADS, FON- |DERS and Fire IRONS, LAMPS. WITH possession on the let January ext
&c.,
&o.
dc. ending on 31st December last, at the rate.
so that date if required, that of Twaite par sent, por annum, say $7.50 per Commodious TWO STORIED HOUSE Bit Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All fots, TERMS OF SALE.—Cash before delivery in paid-up Share of $125. is payable on and after ated in Gaine Rosd, and town as "Forest with all faults and errors of descriptions, at par FRIDAY, the 14th instant, at the Offices of Lodge," with Out-offices, Stabling, Cvachcharers' risk on the fall of the hammer. Sho Corporation, where Shareholders are robouse, Aviaries, Garden, und also a Croquet
378 · Hongkong, 7th March, 1875, Lawn attaobed. Hae Gas and Water laid queated to apply for Warrants.
throughout.
---
For farther particulars, apply to
EDSASSOON & CO. tf 1842 Hoagkorg, 2nd November, 1872. TO LET.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager..
·tt 273 Hongkong. Jathi February, 1978,
AGRA BANK, LIMITED, NOTICE is hereby girca, that in accordanceHAT highly desirable and commodious
with instmotions received from the Board of Directors, the HONGKUNG HRANUR will be oland on 31st December, 1972, after which data Monara, GIMAR & Cill not. nu Agente
H. BUCHES, Manager, Hongbang Branch. 2, Queen's Road En,
Hongkong. 13th December, 1872. [3m 2178
for the Bank at this Port.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY:
TE Undersigned having been appointed
Agentsof the above Company at this Fort, are prepared to grant Policice against Fire to |tbaartent of $680,000 an Buildings or on Guoda
stored thereOL.
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co. t Hongkong, 24th August, 1864, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILS
INFURANCE COMPANY, ROS and after this date the followingrates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD
Insurances, viz
Not oxcooding 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month, and notexceed.
ing.............nrest. Above 3 months)
8
With immediate possession),
Family residence, " FAIRLEA”aituted in Bonham Road West, and formerly in the occupation of ROBERT MOMTEDO, Esq. There are 12. Rooms, 3 Stalled stable, Coach-house Harness Room, large Kitukon Garden, and Pleasure Gronnde, Dis nad Waterlaid through- out. Apply to
ED. SHARP & TOLLER,
Solicitors:
of 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK, COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS:
YAN DIVIDEND declared for the half year Lended 31st Dec, 1879, at the rate of Six per cent. per annum (6 will to payable at after FRIDAY, the 28th Feb, the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK on andį
Dividend Warraste oost be obtained from the Acting Secretary at the offes of the Out- pany, No. 1. Club Chambers
By order,
ROBERT DUNCAN,
Acting Secretary.
1 313 Hongkong, 25th February, 1873.
4
do.
do.
I do.
do.
Above 6 months the fall annual rate.
| HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
and not orced,”
PUBLIC AUCTION. TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, off their Whorf, on
SATURDAY
the 15th March, 1870, at 12 o'clock noon,
The Steam-Launch **EM ME."
Length on Keel,...52 feet. Beam, 8 feet, 4 inches.- Deptb............ 3 feet, Horse-power, 25, with Locomotive Boiler, Brass SCREW.AD‡Spare CastIron SOELW. AWNING fore and aft
been authorized to dgn our firm.
NESSE & Co. 14 II Hongkong, 1st January, 1973. 118 Listarest and resporiaibility of MT. C.
HERMANN in our firm cases from this dato,
OHS..J, GATPP & Co. tf 12. Hongkong, 31st December, 1872. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. H. H.
or firm ceased in the 31st December Inst.
WARDEN and Mi, Davin King, Jr., in
Mr. E. W. Sravans is admitted a partner from this data.
-RUSSELL & Co. 314 Obina, 1st January, 1873.
NOTICE
Hongkong, 10th March, 1879, [6 398
WINTER LEUTURES.
*
Ninth and Last LECTURE of the and divered in San An DREW'S HALL, UITY HALJ, TOMORROW VENING, 1lb March, at 9 r., by the Rev. James LeGan, D.D IT.D. Sabject:- To Heroes of Chinare History."
Ticketa, price Ond Dollar each, may be had
from
MERS LANE, GRAWFORD & Co. 5d 370 Hongkong, 7th Mch, 1873.
NAVAL CONTRACTS, 1873-74,
་་
CEALED TENDERS, in duplicate, will be Noon ou SATURDAY, the 15th instant, from received by the Undersigned at or before persons desirous of applying the following Articles for the use of the Neval Department, for the year 1873-2-4, viz.
Fresh Beef, Ruisine, Fab Vegetables, Balt, Rice,
Sugar, Ten,
Wuiet, Soft Bread, Biscuit. . Printed Ponza of Tonder and farther parti. colars can be obtained at the Naval Store- keeper's Office
J. BREMNEK,
interest of MHL NORONHAM-Naval-Fard, Printing Establishment of the Undersign-
ed, coased on the 30th of September Inst.
Mr. D. NORONHA, Senior, hae re-assumed
| the managing business of the office.
NORONHA & SONS,
3 2249 Hongkong, 24th December, 1872.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Storekeeper.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1873.
124 458 UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
**
To commense st. 9 o'clock. Tiakets price, $2 ¡unch, to be obtained at Mesara, LANK. ORAW-· FORD & Cu, or at the door on the night of the performance.
370 Hongkong, 7th March, 1-7
CHORAL SOCIETY prapage to give a TEE MEMBERS. of the HONGKONG
ONO ERT
IN THE
CITY HALL ON
IBIDAY EVENING, 21st March, at 9 o'clock.
The Programme, which will shortly he is- sued, will inolade. MENDELSSOHN' "LAUDA SION,"
with Pianoforto and String Accompaniment.
Tickets, price $2 each, will be obtainable after the 15th instaub, at Mosers. LANE, CRAWFORD &Co,'a, and at the door of the Halion the night of the Performance.
R. G. ALFORD
Han, Secretary.
281 Houston, 8th March, 1873.
FOR NINGPO AND SHANGHAL THE Steamship
CHINA,"
P. R. Henninge, Master, will be despatched for the abova Ports TODAY, the 19th inet, at
F.M.
--
For Freight or Pasar, apply to
SIEMSSEN. & Co.
la 392 Hongkong, 10th March, 1675, FOR SWATOW, A MOY, AND FOOCHOW,
THE Stenship
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is beroby givan, that the Ordine ry
Half-yearly MEETING of the Share bolders of this Society will be held at its Head Offies, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 21st March,
Onptain Williams, will be despatched for the *LUZON.” Daiving the Report of the Dirotora, together above Ports TO-MORROW, the 11th instant, with Statement of Accounts to Slat Dacelaber, at 8. 1973.
"TROM thie daten TELEGRAPH STATION at three o'clock ... for the purgone ure
has heen opened in Amny.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in ↑ J Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All Lota, with all faults and errors of descriptions, at pur chasers' risk from the fall of the hammer.
$59 Rongkong, 4th March 1873,
NORTH-UHINA INSURANCE COMPANY.
ME REGINALD D. STARKEY is autho rized to sign Policien, and act on behalf of the abora Company at Hongkong, from Jst March, 1873.
By order of the Court of Directors,
HERBERT S. MORRIS
Secretary.
RATED FROM HONGKONG :-
Far Tan Worda........
For Twenty Worda...
38.
Holf this rale for every Atdítional Ten Worde.
By order,
F. F. SORENSEN,
Superintendent. $10. Honekone 14th Tabènary. 1873.
FOR SALE OR LEASE.
THE
SHIPPING-BUILDING YARD OF
THE UNDERSIGNEL',
tf 327 Shanghai, 26th February, 1873.- ADMIRABLY situated on the Reach to the Erst of the Foreign Concession, Kobu, FOR SALE. Clent quality,
ALIFORNIA CATS, fresh, and of arcel. and furnished with an extensive supply of every requisite for the carrying on of a SHIPWRIGHT' BUSINESS, together with surplus Plant and Tools, Blacksmith's Forges, Teois, &c., &e.
For further particulars, apply to
MLOEWEN & Co. 1m 339 Hongkong, 1st March, 1873.
NUTION, 4
THE HONGKONG FIER AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED,
W. K. BOARD & Co. 1 291 Hiogo, January 31st, 1873.
TO BE SOLD,
On and after this date, a discount of 20 perHE DIVIDEND at the rate of 1 per cent thie day KEMOVED from No 7,Peddar's THE GROUND and PREMISES at Queen's)
cent. of the above rates will be allowed to in- ARTUTA, The Spanish brig Villagarcia reporta loft
GILMAN & Co., Aganie, Manita on 1st March, had broderate NE, mon North British Mercantile Insurance Computy, -scou-dil-the-8th,-when-got-strong-to-Balt 1167 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872:
The Spanish steamer Mariveles raporte left Manila on 5th March, had fresh N.E. morsoon and high sea throughout.
The Britial steamship Historian reports left Ualonta on February 20cb,, Penang on the 26th, and Singapore on-Red March at € 4.m., had strong N, munanaz and high rea through- but.
The British steamship Japan reports left Cul- culta on 21st February, Fenang co the 20th
PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
FROM this date, until further notice, à dis
count of Twenty per cent. (20%) upon the current local rates of premia will be allowed apon inmarances effeated with this Company. DOUGLAS CAFRAIK & Co.
Agentia
* 1192 Hongkong. 27th June, 1972. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
per annum, or $6 per share, declued at the Ordinary Half-yourly Meeting of Share bolders held this day, will be payable at the HoxGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORTO
rante.
RATION on and after SATURDAY KO, Ulia 18th instant, Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company for War.
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co..
General Agente. tf 112 Hongkong, 16th January, 1873,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE DIVIDEND of $8 (Free Dollars) per
the Half-yearly Meeting of the oxaxONG.
THE ceat to Bat Decembor, 1872; declaredat
THE Head Office of the above Company is Hill, to No. 44, Queen's Road Central,
Rend, Spring Gardens, known Le ST. MICHAEL MOSS,
FRANCIS HOSPITAL The Ground contains Geore ary40,430 square-feel, afarding suhacat speed for
14d 332 Horgkong, 28th February, 1873. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TAROM this, dato, until forther notice, o dia- count of Trunty per cent. 2013 upon the current local rate of premja will be Allowed upon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents.
t 1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1572.
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY,
The Transfer Books of the Society will ba CLOSED from the 8th to the 1st March, both daye, inclusive.
By order of the Bird,
For Frogbt ar Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LÁ PŘÁTK & Co.
390 Hongkong, 1th March, 1973.
FOR MANILA. THE Sparish, Steamer
Seerdary. THE
N. J. EDE,
211 346 Hongkong, 1st March, 1573. OFFICE OF THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Second
“MARIVELES.” - Captain Zavala, will be despatched to the above port on FRIDAY next, the 14th inst., at noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
bd 331 Hongkong, 10th March, 1875.
FOR MELBOURNE direct.
THE
NOrdinary MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Band A Clipper Barque Othen, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 28th March, 1878, at 8 o'clock P.M., for the pur- Captain Scronson, having the greater portion
"CAT-SING-MOON," pose of receiving the Report of the Directors, of her Carge engaged, will have immediate des. together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st patch for the above port.
Decolaber, 1872.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 28t5 March,
| bolb days inektsiva,
By order of the Board,
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General agents. 3ld 380 Hongkong, 8th Maroh, 1879.
JUST RECEIVED,
Apply to
over 50 ordinary Chinese Houses, The Pre- PER Esmeralda, Fina MANILA CIGARS. uses, us they stand, are well suited for a School, a Hospital, or any public Institution. For further partienlara, apply tɔ
CALDWELL & BRERETON,
Solicitors,
29. Queen's Roca, Hongkong. Sta 200 Bougkong, 1st Febrasry, 1673.
TRANSATLANTIO FIRE INSURANCE:
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
M. & J. ULLMANN, Nón, 96 à 98, Queen's Hond. 8d 335 Hongkang, 9th March, 1879.
SELLING OFFI
A of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, FURNI AT 25 per cent, below cost price. The whole
TURE, and FIXTURES of the Establishment of Mesara, M, & J. ULLMANE, Nos. 95 and 98, Queen's Nond,
The premises must be cleared by the 15th of
Any person wishing to tender for the whole
April.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZÁRIO & Oo,
tf 394 Hongkong, 10th March, 1873.
SAILORS' HOME.
A
NY persona having claims against thie In- stitution, are requested to send them to the Undorsigaed-without delay.
B. G. THOMSETT,
Hanurary Secretary. 14d 393 Hongkong, 10th Hareb, 1879.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
THE following Notios bus been received frotu
Lorna' Agents at Galle
BAY OF BENGAL.
BUCKS.
LIGHTHOUSE ON THE GREAT BASSES -
TRINITY HOUSE, LONDON,
3rd January, 1873. The Lighthouse which has been for some
and Singapore on 1st March. From Calcutta HIS Company, with its Head. Office at HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will be payable at ROM and after this date, and until furtherpared to acept risks against Firs, subject to a Establishment us it now stands, will be treated time past in course af erection on the Great
to Singapore calms and light variable size and Gue weather; from thance to arrival had strong N.. monsoon.
The Garman brig Güstana reports left Mr. cassar on 7th February, hed Northerly winds throughout the Eastera Pasange. In the Pa- sifio Ocean and Northerly winds. In the Okina Sea had moderate N,E. mosвoonand fine wesiber throughout. On the 15th Fabroary, spoke the German burk Charlotte Cositie, from Masseur
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents,
THE undersinued having been appointed
Agents for the above Company, are pre- | Hongkong, and Agendes at the various the HesGEONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING COL. notice, a Discount of Twenty per cent. Treaty Ports in China sud Japan, is prepared FONA120 on and after MONDAY prut, the (20%) upon enrrent legal rates of Premia, will bonua of 20 per cent. to issue Policies of Inanrance, at the current 27th instant. Shareholders may obtain Divi- be returned un lusurances against fire, cffcsted rates of Pramin at the respective places,,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
den Warrants for the same on application to with this Office, the undersigned.
NORTON, LYALL & O»!, Secretaries.
By Order of the Buard,
Agents. 25th Jane, 1872.
NUTIUE.
tf 557 Hongkong, 1st April, 1871.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
to Macao, having left on the 7th February, On | TROM, this_date' omil farther notice, n
The 10th February, spoke the German bark
Return of Twenty per cent. (20°) will be
ED. BAKER,
tf 1174
Secretary.
tt 155 Hongkong, 24 January, 1878.
QUINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
if 39 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872.
with on the most liberal terms. Apply on the Rocke, off the S.B. Coast of Ceylon,
being now nearly completed, premiees,
NOTICE 13 RERNBY GIVER, La 380 Hongkong, 8th March, 1873.-
That it is intended to exhibit the Light FOR SALE.
therefrom on and after 15th March nert, M. MILCH COW and CALF. Apply to risers are to obgaive think the Great Banner
"D." HONGKONG ÜLUE. 74 362 Hongkong, 5th Marob, 1873.
FOR SALE. TO. 2 Superior MANILA CIGARS, (Aro-
ceros and Fortin.) Apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE A
COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON.
THE OOSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN-
SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIAN
Peiho, from Macassar to Macao, having left on made, on the Fremium charged on all Insur- ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR DROME and after this date, a Diaconat.of 20 THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INSU-
the 6th February.
Consignnes by the P. M. S. 8. Co,'a rteson- ship Colorado, from San Fracciano and Yoko-
Boll, Purdon & Co., 28; Boston Jnak & Co 5; Bearer, 135; Ohang Woo, 1;. Qarlomita Cu, là Chua Chung Kông & Đàm Bộ đà D. da Silva, 1; Took Yona-Suey & Co., 2,000; Fung Tong, 1; W. H. Forbes, 1; Cup-
&
fain Garsia, 1; 1 A. Harris, 83; Hung
ancea effented with this Office; auch Return being payable un the issue of the Policy.
INO SIST DECEMBER, 1872.
ONTRIBUTORS of business to the above meationed Company are berely requested to band to the Undersigned before the First day of Marol next, papers abowing their coa. tributions for the year ending 31st December.. 1872, in order that their share of the divisible
per cent, on the current rates of Premia will be allowed to all contributors.
ROBERT S, WALKIE & Co.
Agenta, Royal Insurance Company, t1162. Hongkong, 24th June, 1872. K-K. PRIV. OS FERKKICU, VERSTORE BUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT "DONA U,” VIENNA, LIMITED.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. tf 1159 Hoagrong. 24th June, 1872. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL STEIKT, LONDON,
profts may be ascertained. Should sooh Con-16. Undersized, having been appointed BSTABLISHED 1843.
tributors fuil to reader the returns, specified, General Agents for the abore Company, THE
Ouderged is authorised to accept their eccents will be made up in conformity are prepared to grua. Marine Bishs at current rieke on behalf of this Office, by First with the books of the Company. Dinas Steamers and Sailing Ships.
OLYPHANT § (‰, A. McVEL, Agent. --
General Agents. ti Hongkong. Let July, 1867.
tf 24 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.. THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Fang, 1 Aug. Heard & Co. 5; Hang Tai On à Co., 791; Hedge & Co., 10. Hing Tye & Co., 44; Kao Cheong Mi, 1; Kwong lane Tei & Ou 87; Kwong Wo Stag, 2; Kwong Wan Tune, 2001, Dr. J. G. Kerr, 1; Kwang Yes Blue đi Cù 2; Iron Fort ta có đôi Lane, Crawford & Co, 1; Ting Wan, 1; Lai CAPITAL, TWD MILLION STEELING. Hang C, 4000; La Ping, 5; Lua Wa Jan & Co., 58; Morgan 16, Ming Kee, H. Undersigned having been appointed Mow Wo Obeong, 17; Order, 303; Oriental
Agent for the above Company at this Banking Corporation. 1,095; Gastare Over-port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, beck, 4; Russell & Co., 5; Siemsten to the extend of £10,000, on Buildings or on Col: Smith, Archer & Co. 1; H. P. Shaw,
1 See Hing & Oo., 1,859; Sue Cheong &
Co., 5; Fong Tack, 16; Toug Shing. Wo. 1;
Tui Chan & Co. 2: Tere Sing Lang, 2,000;
Goods stored therein.
NORTON, LYALD & UM ti 241 Hougkung, 22nd January, 1870.
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co., 197 Wing Yuen Loy, THE LONDON ASSURANUB
3; Wing Chong Kat, 4,001; Wing Mow Csong
& Co., 4,004; Dr. H. . Wian, S; Yes Wo
Choong & Co., 109; Yee Wo Lung, 180; Ye On, 9; Chan Tock Wing, 1: Chun Choong, 1.
Auction Sales To-day,
CHAS H. MORGAN,
ALII A... Condemned Storea.
PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY THE Undersigned having been appointed T
Agents to the sbows Company At this Pert, are prepared to giant Polisies against Fire to the extent of £44,000, on Buildings, or en Goods stored therein. -------- DOUGLAS LAPRAIX-&.00.
717 Hongkong. 9th November, 1869- THE CHINA FIRE INSURANÜR
VOOMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
GENCIES at all the Tayor of Chine and Japan, and at Singapore, Baigan and Penang.
Biaks accepted, and Polisies of Inearance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above-mentioned Ports.
INCORPORATET, BY ROYAL CHARTER OR
HIS MAJESTY KIMO GEOBAR THE FIRST, A.D. 1720. THE andersigned having bean appointed Agente for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows
MARINE DEPARTMENT, Policies at earront rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Porta of India, Chins, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Politres issued for long or short periods at
rent rates. A discount of 20%, allowed.
on reasonable terms.
Polintes issued for anms not exceeding £5,000, LIFE DEPARTMENT.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. it 1963 Honckong, 26th July, 1872.
OHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ل شوي
ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS call
ed to the future distribution of the Pro- e of this Company, two-thirds (2/3rds) of which, efter payment of interest, will now be divided amongst all Contributors of business, whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pros tion to the amount of Nett Fremis contributed, JAS, B, COUGHTSIE,
WM. PUSTAU ̈ & 04. · Borretary
Agents. Hongkong, 1st Noveisher, 1873;, (ef 965 €63 Hongkong, 9th April 1872
No charge for Polioy fues.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in lengkong for the above-named Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainet Sea Riaks at current rates,
RUSSELL & Qo. tf 1022 Hongkong, 1st April, 1865. IMPERIAL FILE INJURANCE 00. In Insuring Houses and other Buildings Groods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Hur bours, or Dock, and the Cargoss of such Ships also, Ships Building and Repairing; Bargor and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and Canals, and Goods on board such Vessels, throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FOREIGN COUNTRIES. PROM LOSE OR DAMAGE DY FIRE
pany, are prepared to grant Policies againet Tae Undersigned; Agents for the above Com FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one Pirat Class Risk.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1967,
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY;
(LIMITED
NOTICE.
TN conformity with the Special Resolutions
adopted and confirmed at the Extracz dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the 23rd March and 19th April, altering Clunece Nos. 193, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles of Aociation, (each obsages to take effect from let January, 1872), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed
a
tiras (2/36
rates.
MELCHERS & Co. -6m 2113 Hongkong, let December, 1972.
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY, PHE following rates will be charged in future.
For SHORT PERIOD Insurances, víz:- Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate. Not exceeding I wonth, an. do. Above 1 month and voti
dow 20. exceeding 3 months... } Aleve 3 months und mot
do. exceeding 6 months...
ão. NORTON, LYALL & Co., Agents the Queen huurance Company. if 242 | Hongkong. 22nd January, 1870, ImrzitiaLFIRS INSURANUKUUKPANY | REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIEM, TNTIL further notice the following Annual Hatea will be charged for Fire Insurance Detached & soi-detached Dwell- ing Honges, remosed from town, and their contents..
viz
Other dwelling Houses,used strict- ly as such, and their contents.
RANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG.
میده
THE Attention of shippers is called to the low rates of Premiuras charged by the undersigned Agents of abore named Companies, for all steamer risks, eskjoos to a brokerage of 15 per cent
The Oosterling," as well as the “Globe," ator/paying the Shareholders a dividend of 10 per cent on their paid up Capital, distribute 25 per ocat. of the surplus of the profits pro rata masongat such of the Insurers as have paid during the year £509 and upwarda io preminuo, Portieriaus cau be obtained at the Office ul.
SIEMSEEN I thin
Agents,
if 40, Hongkong, 16th October, 1872,
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE suaul rates for Fire Insurance on the various olassos of Buildings and their con. tants will remain as follame til farther no
tive, vizi
In 323 Hongkong, 27th February, 1879. FOR SALE, the following LACE PONIES:
• ROYALIST," "CROMWELL."
Light will be Red Revolting of the First Order, Anabing at lotervals of 45 seconda, and show. ing all round the horizon at an elevation of 110 feet above the Sea. It will be visible in conr weather st distance of about 16 miles. In foggy weather & Bell will be 'scunded at inter- Tula of Breonde.
NOTICE IS ALSO HORREY GIVEN, That on the exhibition of the Light from the Great Basses Lighthouse, the Light-vessel For particulare, address, “P. Q,” office of cow wncred one mile N.N‚B. of the Rocks will this paper.
ti 367 Hongkong, 6th March, 1878.
EITHER tha Uisteraigned nor the Owners of the German Ship Georges, now lying in this port, will be responsible for any debta contracted by the Captain, Officers, or Crew of the said vessel,
....................... CARLOWITZ & OL. tf 334 Hongkong, 28th February, 1873.; TO FAMILIES RETURNING HOME.
RESPECTABLE Murried Woman, who A is used to children, is desirous of taking charge of some, or to attend on a lady, în re- tera for a passage to England. Address, C.," Office of Day Press.
372 Honphong, 7th Murth, 1873.
WANTED..
Ya Person whoaa engagement wil shortly erpice, A SITUATION да ВООК. Dwelling Houses (removed from 4 per cent chant's office. The Advertiser has bad long
KEEPER, or in any other capacity in & me
Detached and Dersi-detached)
*
experience in Bookkeeping, and is willing to I persont, make himself gecerally useful. Testimonials and, referénops, fist-clase Address, · F. J.," care of the Baity Press Office.
the town) and their contents. Y Other Dwelling Hongas (similarly
situated) and their usatents Ofices and. Godowns and their
1 per cent, *poutente. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will he charged for SHORT PERIOD Policies
857. Hongkong, 4th March, 1979,
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSUCIA. TION OF SHANGHAI:
Not exceeding... 1 month 1 per cent. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 765,000 TAELS. Ahoyo 1 month, and not s
Not exceeding 10 days ità per cent;
percent.
per cent.
Gotowns, Offoes, Shops, &c., and1 per cent
their contents.
GILD, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents Imperial Fire Insurancs Company of 864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865.
KOTICE,
IMPERIAL FIRE-OFFICE."
ROM and after this date the following rates will be charged "SHORT PERIOD IS. Burances, viz
exceeding
Abors 9 months, and not?
exceeding
Above months, the fallennual rate of 1
ROBT,S. WALKER & CO..
be discontinued.
Fortber Noties will be issued when the Light in exhibited.
By order,
י,
(Signed) BOBIN ALLEN,
Staretary,
·GILMAN & Co.,
Agente for Lloyd's. 397 Hongkong. 10th March, 1873.
Notices to Consignees,
NOTICE.
TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0. S. 5. 00.8 8. 8. AJAX, FROM LIVERPOOL. the undersigned not later than the 12th CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE. instant, for shipment per ANTENOR
Agents.
78 877 Bongkong, 7th March, 1873.
COMPAGNIE DES MASSACERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
CONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bill of Lading.
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to sil tako immediate delivery; this Cargo bas been
parts of the World, at current rates, This Ausnoiation' will, until further asfiče,
to the undersigned for countersignature, ană”
landed and stared at their risk and erpenas.
No are insurance has been effected.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Ez B. 9." Ara,” 10th April,
provide out of the earnings, Brst for an interest dividend of 15%, for shareholders on Capitmi, Agents, Royal Insurance Company. and thereafter diatribute among Policy holders 1763 Hongkong. 18th September, 1869ally, in cash, ALL the profits of the G8&0 or IFB 1 and 2. cases Merchandise.
Underwriting Business pro rată to amount of INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,
premium contributed,
RUSSELL & CO......
Da Bindl
in diausoni bale Cotton...
By Mensalon," from Yokohama, case Curios. Fa Sindh," from Marseilles. $1941(49
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CYHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that
tf 1039 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872,
NOTICE
Agents. Joaquim Armaered
PFC)
D
...esses Provisioze.
25 case Wine, Provence."
louse Books.
2oses Perfumary.
En
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do.
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Baha Merchandise,
Nos. 177
179
193
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186.
...17 cases Champagne.
in accordance with the 36th Clause of the FROM and after this date the following rate Hamos Breygize Not exoceding Ten days of the annual rale | Articles of Association of the Company, the | „L· will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Not exceding 1 month of the annualeis Sirth Call of Twelve Dollars and Fifty cents Insurances, viz sme Alors 1 month,
per share is payable on the 31st December cuUTA: Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rates Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors whe and not exosod ther shareholders or not, in proportion to ing................
Front, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- Not erooding 1 month i
ING CORPORATION.
› Above 1 month, and the net amount of premia contributed by Above 3 months)
Loterest at the rate of Twelve per cent, per exording three months.) eagb
and not excsedi One-third (to be carried to the Recorre ing
some will be charged on all calls paid after Above8 months, and notį.
do. exceeding six month... Above six months the full sunna! rata. OLYPHANT & Co...
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agente.
Agonis, Allianse Firo desurance Company. AL, 18/34 W-716 Hongkong, 17th April, 1872.
673 Hongkong, 26th August 1869
Fand.
¿. do.
dó,
do.
...
Above 6 months the full annual rate,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. 675 Hongkong, 13th August, 1969.
By order,
A. NOEL ELAKEMAN,
Beretory. -266 Hongkong, 10th December, 1872.
Hongkong, 7th March, 1873