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The Hong Kong Daily Press
No. 4798
號八十九百七千四第
Arrivals,
日二初月三年酉癸治同
Banks,
MB.
HONGKONG & BATOHAI RANKING
VAAN AT FAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollar. RESERVE FUND 1,000,000"qf. Dəllara.
March 28, Pazzoczus, Brit. str., 1,607, E. Drorning Liverpool 80th January, Port Said 13th February, Suez 16th, Jeido 251, Penang 18th March, and Singapore 21st, Gorcal--BUTTHERALD & SWIBE March 28, Horozora, German bark, 287,
Jacobsen, Shanghai 23rd Marcu, Gens. Tal-Voorly HiSKLORN & CO. March 28, DamEALDA, Gorman back, 265,
Koppelmann, Shanghai 23rd March, Ballhat.BoWRJAV & Co.
Departures.
March 27, 11,MS. RINGDOVE, for a Cruise. March 27, ATALANTA, B.; for Shanghai.. March 28, MANGO CAPAC, for Macao. March 18, TALEE, for Saigon.
March 18, H.LS. Tuara, for Shanghai. March 28, MARIVELES, Sir, for Manila. March 28, Menzazu, str, for Yokoham March 28 Nile, for Cootie
March 28, ESMERALDA, T., for Manila
Clearances,
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,
March 28th.
Hallong, str., for Swatow, &
Norma, str., for Swatow.
Nile, for Cootie.
Esmeralda, str., for Manila.
Passengers.
-Per Patroclus. str., from Liverpool, da,,-
Mesare Echaidt and Narcoti
For Hongkong, from Shanghai,--
Chinese,
Per Hatlong, str., for Swalow, &c.—_ 50 Chineve.
Per Norna, str., for Swatów,
70 Chinese.
Per Esmeralda, str., for Manila
130 Chinese..
Per Memalch, str, för Yakohawk,— Madame Douglas, Moses. Siegfried, d. Da. st, Gordon, Robin, Siebermain, Hvaford and Gosburg, and 1 bikes.
Per Tigre, str., for Shanghai,—
Mr. Keswick and servant, Mr. and Mre, "Grant and twn servants, Rev. Dr. Legge, Messrs. A. Joost and servent, M. Boge and
Court of Directora:—- Chairman D. SABOON, EQ, Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq.
Req "TL Meloham. Fiqu
Thos. Pyke, Esq.
A. F. Hoard. Es à, Joosh, Eng.
B.
Da, Leq.
Hon, R. Bowelt
Chief Manager HongkongJames Greig, Beg,
Manager.
Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Enqu
London Bankers-London and County Bask.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Déposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits
For 3 months 2 por cent. per annum,
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits-granted onapproved Securities, and avery descrip.ion of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts-granted on London, and the chief nominercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chlof Manager. Offeos of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Bond East,
tr. 10921 Tiongkong, 18th February, 1879.
AGRA BANK, LIMITED.
TOTICE is hereby given, that in accordance with instructions received from the Board
of Directors, the HONGKONG BRANCH will be alused on 31st December, 1872, after which
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 29TH MARCH, 1878.
Notices of Firms. 46. & CORDEs bas this day been ad
A CURDES & Co.
misted a partner in ur fr
#458 Tiantes, 1st „Javuary, 1973..
MR. MERALLY SHOT MAHOM DOHOT being
about to leave the Colony for Boca
Mr. HNULLEHOT JOHWHAHOMED 48 autho rized to sign in my name,
JAIRAZBHOT PEERBHOY,
134 442 Hongkong, 19th March, 1873. MR. SUFOBBY GODFERY BIED auch M
11, vized to sign our firm por prosatation in Formos
DODE & Co. 9na 132
Amor, 14th March. 1879. FR. CARDROSS GRANT has been ad-
BRADLEY & Co..
MARO Cone S
tf 1 Swalow, let January, 1873.- - MR. F. LANCHEN and Mr. G. W. SIEGFRIED
Gui
be
& Co.
Anctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
Grin & Co. Lo sell by ARE Undersigned has received instructione Pablle Auction, at their residones, corner of THIS DAY,
Pottinger and Stanier Streats, the 29th day of Marab, 1873, at non precisely.
The whole of their HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURF comprising Drawing Room, Bedroom, and Dining Room BUITES, TABLES, OHAIRS, COUCHES, Pier OLASSES, EN. GRAVINGS, LAMPS, CHANDELIERS, CROCKERY-WARE GLASS WARE, PLATED WARE, &c. .
Catalogues will be fined. đông TEENS OF BALE. Dash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, 472 Hongkong, 24th March 1873.
FURNITURE SALE.
Austioneer
ENGLISH AND CHINA-MADE FURNI. STURE.
Intimations.
六拜禮
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH.
SITTINGS, and Fersone requiring SIT. HATHOLDERS intending to resign their TINGS, aro requested to communicate with the Undersigned before the Slet instaDE
F. W. MIQUELL, Postes and Treasurer to the body of Trustees, 74 870 Hougtong, 24th Miroh, 1873..
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MOSSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS
ritimee Steamers will touch at Naples.
and after this date, tho. Meaangerica Un- It will be optional for passengers to land either
money being the same for both places.
Naples or at Marseilles. The rate of passage
DO. BERTEAND,
Princinel Agent. t 426 Hongkong, 15th March, 1873.
OKAUFURD COLLEGE, MAINESHKAD;: Berns, ENGLAND, ONDUCTED by EDWARD DE EWay, with English Masters.
the assistance of French, German, and TSRS-Papile under 10 years.... 10 guiucas,
over 15 years....30 The Course of Instruction includes English, Classics, Mathematics, and Modern Languages, the 81st March, 1873, nt 2 o'clock.
with any ather branches of andy which may The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNIbe required for the future course in life of the TUBE, comprising Handsome English-made. Drawing Room Walnut FURNITURE, curar- ed with Blue Rep, Mahogany Oral TABLE with Spare Leaves, Pier GLASSDS; EN- GRAVINGS.
have this day been admitted partnera in our firm in Hongkong and China,
"WM PUSTAT ́& Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1975. HAVE this day admitted Mr. J. ALABORANE, CRAWFORD & Go have received inetractious to sell by Pubillo Anction, partner in my firm, which will benceforth conducted under the style of MyVRE, ALABOR at the late residence of Dr. H. VON KAUPMANN, No. 10 4, Caíze Rosid, next door to the Italiau Convent, ona
·ADOLPH 3 MEYER.
MONDAY, 35 Hongkong, 1st January. 1673.
THE iztercat und responsibility of Mr. Abour Bistroxg in our firms at Canton and Hongkong, cused on the 31st December, 1879,
From the day Mr. OTTO BENECER becomes a partner in both houses.
"CABLOVITZ & Co.!
1879. January,
3m
Jato Measrs, GILMAN & Oo will sot se Agents MR.
for the Bank at this. Port.
IL HUGHES, Manager, Hengkong Branch. 2, Queen's Band Bäst,
Hongkong, 15th Desember, 1872. [Sm.9178
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANUK COMPANY.
HH Undersigned having been appointed Agents of the abore Company at this Port, are prepared to graut Policies against Fire to the extent of $80,000 on Buildings,or on Goods atorart thereon.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. tf Hongkong, Zith August, 1884.
Rervant, J. B. Haggarth, H. Cargill, B. G. COATH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE per and J. K. Davis, and 3 Chinese,
Reports.
The German bark Hongkong reports left Shangbai on 23rd March, had freeh N. winds throughout, hail the Best two days rainy wes thor, the rest of pabango clear,
The German hark meralda reports left Shanghai on 3rd March, had strong N.. winds and thick weather till noon on the 27th, off Breaker Point, then moderate NE, winda to arrival.
The Britiab steamship Patrachus reporte left Liverpool on Süth January, tad very heasy weather arousing the Bay of Biscay; from G braltar light winds and fine weather to Penang: from Paing to Singapore fine weather;. Freun Singapore to port fight .N.E. winds and fue wether to 14 N.; from thence strong N.E. bead | winda with very heavy ses from N.E., and squalls of rain.
Vessels that have arrived in Europe from Ports in China, Japan and
Manila. (Por last Mail's Advica) | Four: l'e Name. From.. Angle Saxon...oyĎo. 97 Darro (3)...........Miku...................dan. 31 Emulation.............. Yokohavas Coðar. 31:
Tatilde
Manila.
..Feb. & Guinécere.... Fosebow ...Feb. 5 Blikudo Sbangkai. Fub.. t Hongkong...... Shanghai ............Feb. 8 Achilles (8)....Ohio Porta......Fab. 13 Araber..... „Manila
..Fab. 13
Vassals Expected at Hongkong. Corrossedto Date.j
Foul's Yamy.
Mem „Glasgow.
Amitin...... Wanfor.....
Gingow
New-York.....
Dailo
July 31 Aug.
Yalovuna...........New York......Sept
Locotro...........Sunderland .....Jan. Daybreak (1) London....fan. 11 Italy (8).
Liverpool....Jan. 11 Chien.
Cardia .....Jan, 15 James Shepherd London.. Jan. 16 MatchlessNew York.. Jan. 24
Mutoa....
London
Veritas....... London.
Rusia (3)... London...
Kattings
Nankin (8)...
INSURANCE COMPANT. FROM and after this date the following rates be barged on SHORT PERIOD
usurances, vix:—
Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month, and not exceed.
Above 3 months) and not exceed ugodnost,
do.
do.
1. do
do.
Above6 months the full annual rate.
On and after this date, discount of 20 per cent. off the above rates will be allowed to in-
GILMAN &Co., Agente,
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
#117 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872. PRONIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
FROM
ROM this date, until further notice, a die- count of Twenty per cent, (20%) upon the current local rates of "premin will be allowed upon insuranives affected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRALE, dễ cài
Agenta,
"
if 1199 ongebore. 27th June; 1972 VICTORIA FIRE INSURANUM COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. HS Company, with its Hond for at Hongkong, and agencias at the various Treaty Ports iz Obius and Japan, is prepared to iazuo Policies of Insurance, at the errent rates of Premium at the respective places,
AUGUSTINE. HEARD &Co.,
Secretaries of 337 Hongkong. Zát April, 18718 |
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ROM this date al further notice,
Return of Twenty per cent. (20%) will bo made, on the Premium sharqod on all Insur. ances effanted with this Ofoe, auch Return being payable on the issue of the Policy.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & OM, Agents. Imperial Kine Insurance Company. 6 1259 Bongkang, 24th June, 1872. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM. TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 197, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1849:" HE Undersigned is anthorised to accept Fb Trials on behalf of
Jan. 27 Jan 27 Jan. 31
Newosario. Feb 65
London..... .......Lonana.........Feb.
8.
Quring Se... Maider Queen.............fciton........... Feb. 13. -
Vessels from Ports in China and Japan expected in Europe and America.
Corrected to Dutt.)
FROM
Thetis
Mikado. Glucas
HONGKONG.
For. Date of Leaving. Hamburg......Nov. „Fulgorith (1.0)Dec. 8 London. Dec. 11
Sir Wm. Wallace New York......Jan. 15 New York......Jun. 19
Her Majesty..
Rte..
Irvine....
New York......Jan. 19 New York......Jan. 20
Gemsbok... New York......Fab.
Early Mora......
4
FROM WHAMPOĂ.
...New York.............. Nov. 28 Hamburg......Dec. 5. London................Dea. 10 New Tort...Deo. 13 New York,.Dec. 15 New Yoik......Dec. 31
Taikan......
Midnight... Per Ardan....
Lennok Castle...
Everhard.
Thracian...
FROM AMOT.
...New York....., Deo. 2
J. R. Worcester.....New York......Dec. 16
Catberica.......
FROM FOOCHOW
Gibraltar Lo...Dec. 8 London.......Dec. 5
Sellin
Elizabeth Nicholson New York, Dec. 6 Naw York......Dec. B London Dec, Iodoa......Dec. 13
Mlack Pridee. Fontenaye Silver Engle. Whinfell. Aonio Grey.. Minerva..... Albert Vistor,
Dilkhoosh..
Dentorion Glengairn Hopewell
New York......JŢ,
„New York..............Jun.
Falmouth (fo) Jan. 10 „Iondon.......Jan
FROM SHANGHAI.
14
New York......Nov. 24. New York: Nov, 26- London.. Nor, 29 Loudon, Nov. 29 Fiery Cross....London Deo, 8 Sarah Nicholson, New York......Doo. 10
· Lady Elizabeth......New York......Dec. 20 Borealis New York...Deo. Elizabeth Graham... New York.....Jan. 17° Oabu...
New York...Jan
Auction Sales To-day.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
At 12 noon. Household Furniture
LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
0,
Cian: Steamers and Sailing Ships.
A. MoIVER, Agent, * Hongkong.lat:Tulv. 1887. THE QUEEN INSURANCE. COMPANY, CAPITAL TWO MILLION BEEELING.
HP Undersigned having been appointed Agent for the ahova Company st this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of-£10,000, on Buildings or on
Goods stored therein.
NORTON, LYALL, & 00, ar 241. Honekone. 22nd January, 1870. THE LONDON. ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTED
HIG MASEATT KING GEORGE TER FIRST, A.D, 1720.
THE undersigned having been appointed Agente for the above Corporation, ars prepared to grant Insurances as follows
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
Policies at current rates, payable either bers in London, or at the principal Ports of India, Chins, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Polie saved for long or short periods at ourrent rates,
...
A discount of 20*%, allowed.
· LIFE DÉPARTMENT.
Polkies issued for mums pot aroeeding 25,000, ou deascuable terms.
-HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. 44.1369. Honzirane. 26th July, 1872.
NOTICE.
TEE QUEEN INSURANCE CUMPANY,
Hongkong, let
NOTICE.
HERMANN STOLTERFOBT
been authorized to sign our firm.
NESSE & Gò. t11 Hongkong, let January, 1879, AHE interest and responsibility of Mr. U.
HMDAMANN in our arm ceases from this
date.
1 Rosewood Cottage BIANO, by Morton, London.
Task Carved Book CASH, GÌ MÌRBOR
RUCA, FENDERS and Firo IRONS, Teak Dining TABLE, CURTAINS and Cornice POLES, GASALLERS and Gas BRACKETS, ELROTHO PLATED, CROCKERY, and GLASS WARE, CUTLERY, Carved Wolnat Marble Top CHIFFONIER,Iron BED. STEADS, Children's Iron CHIBS, COUCHES, WARDROBES, Marble Top WASHATANDS and Toilet TABLES, 1 American Parlour STOVE,
on Consol Marble Slab, CARPETS, Hearth
AJFERENCES
The Her, the Master of Dulwich College. The Her J. C. Bai, M.A., Head Master of
Christ's Hospital.
The Rev. Dr. SauMETTAU, Pb, Dr., Secretary of the Evangelical Allianoc, 9, Adam St., Strand; London..
The Rev. B. JONES, M.A., Sonretary of the Torkish Mission, 18, Adam St., Strnad, London
F. LLOYD, Esq., Recorder of Chestor. 5. POTTER, Erq, 36, Eng St. Cheapoide,
London.
Norwood, CHS. J. GAUPP & Co.
12 Hongbong, Bist December, 1872, HE interest and responsibility of Mr. H. H.
WABDEN and MG, DAVID KINO, dr., in our firm ceased in the 31st December last.
Mr. B. W. SrEvENG is admitted a partner from this date..
RUSSELL, & Co. 3m 14 Obins, let January, 1878.
20 LET
sion from 1st April nare
Apply to
1 Inlaid Ningpo Book CASE,
Sing Pery, Esq., Grange Mount, Upper
[Sta 35 NOW OPEN.
RIENTAL TELEGRAM AGENOT.
ORE
Catalogues will be issued, and the Faraitare READ OFFICE 102, IADENIALL STREET, will be on view on Saturday next; 29th March, 2 1879.
TERMS OF BALE-Gaab before delivery in Merican Dollara weighed at 7.1.7. All Tots, with all faults and ersoni of description, at par
THE HOUSE No. 4. West Terrace, Pussta okosera' risk from the full of the hammer
478 Hongkong. 25th March, 1873,
FUBLIC AUCTION.
ELEGANT ENGLISH-MADE HOUSH- HOLD FURNITURE.
J. P. DA COSTA,
Fart Petit,
if 491 Honghong, 28th March, 18:39,
TO LET.
HOUSE No. 1, in Seymour Terrace, at pre-IANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bave received
sent in the occa pation of à. Hixcccx, B. Passession on the 1st May next,
HOUSE No. 9, in Peddar's Hill, at present in the compation of M. H. CROMARTIE, Esq. Possession on let April next. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & 00: ti 428 Hongkong, 15th March, 1878.
TO LET.
TWO Large Airy ROOMS, in a central of the town. Address, X. Y. Z.," of Daily Press Office.
instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the residonos, of J. S. Hook, Eeg, Feddar's Wharf, on
THURSDAY, A
LONDON.
HONGKONG BRANCH-2, PEDDAR'S H Messages received at all hours of the day for Lon
don, Buraps, ar America.
Ageney charge on every message for trane. mission, $1.50.
Tarif rate For London or Great Britain, $1.75 each word up to eight; $1.50 for each following word..:-* 1*
泰九十二月三英
Intimations.
港香
HONGKONG DEBATING SOCIETY.
NOTICE.
HE Next MEETING of the above SOCIETY
will take place on MONDAY Qoxi, thu! lat inat, 0, Þ.M
Bubiect of Debate. That the Right of Audience will prave of benefit to Foroiga Bela tions with China.”
By order,
N. B. DENNYS,
Inn, Swa. 64 495 Hongkong, 28th March, 1873.
NOTICE.
PRICE $23 PER MONTH.
Intimations.
TO LET.
HOUSE No. 5 in Caine Rond, lately oo-
cupied by the late Dr. McDor. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Oo. 484 Hongkong, 29th March, 1873,
FOR DISPOSAL. FIRST CLASS MILLINERY and DRAPERY BUSINESS in Hongkong. For particulars, apply by letters only to"," Daily Press Oc.
14 498 Hongkong, 29th March, 1873,
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
MEETING of the Members of the † PROM the 1st day of April, 1973, the Auc
DISON EDUCATION SCCITY will be held at the CITY HALL LIBRARY on THURSDAY, | 24th April, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of con- firming the following regolations passed at the. Meeting on the 18th inst
tion Boom of the Undersigned will bo REMOVED temporarily to Duddell Street,
AYRES & Co. next to Mesura, E. D. SAHOON & DO.
74 49% Hongkong, 29th Marob, 1873,
AVIZO.
letThat $1,000, of the remaining funds of the Society, amounting to $3,376.76 be funded "TASTANDO já Gudo no anno da morte de for the purpose of endowing a scholarship, to MIGUEL ARCHANJO DE GOUVEA, e deze be called the Morrison Scholarship at the jando o abaixo assignado, como Administrador Central School, under conditions to be drawn dosen Expolio, foar livrods flança que prestárn up by the Head-Minster of the Central School; ma Corte d'esta Colloain, previne por sate ao the Minister for the time being of the Union berdeiro ou henleivos, que estiverem habilita Churob, and the Senior resident member, of the dos para recebersin o referido Espolio para sə aprezentarem dentro de tres semasa unutar London Missionary Society."
2nd. "That the sum of $250 be given to the da data feste, com ordem competante do Juiza fand for the resistance of gentlewomen who d'esta Collonis para receberem. Pasando este have been engaged in the oause of education in prazo sem que de eleito recebimento, o connection with Protestant missions in Hong-ataixo asignado terá de dispor do dito spalio kong and that the remaining balance, with cómo melhor lhe parecer.
J. J. Dos REMEDIOS. the farther mall dividond expected to be paid
Hongkong, 25 de Março de 1878. during the current year from Maag. Dent & Go, estate, be paid over to the funds of the
WANTED. Morrison Library in the City Hall."
N experienced Portuguese BOOKKEEP. 1m 488 Hongkong, 27th March, 1878:
SELLING OFFI
25 per cent. below cost price. The whole of the STOOK-IN-TRADE, FURNI TURE and FIXTURES of the Establishment
of Messrs. H. & J. ULLMANN, Nos. 96 and 99. Queen's Road.
The premises must be cleared by the 15th of April...
Any person wishing to tender for the whole Establiebent ne it now stands, will be treated with on the most liberal terms. Apply on the pres
La 186. Hongrong, 8th March, 1873.
AKNUM DOOLLINS.
No. 7, ABDVIHNOT ROAD, HONGKONG.
DENTIST
of 993 Hongkong, 30th February, 1877.
ROWN JONES & CO. BUNDERLAKERS, .
Orrick-No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
Memorial Blones and Monumenti erected. 187 Hongkong, 21st January, 1873,
TO BE SOLD.
To France. Holland; and Belgium, an addi.TE GROUND and PREMISES at Queen's tions1 $1.50 will be aburged for each 15 wasdn Road, Spring Gardens, known as ST. Po other countries in Europe, $2.50 will be. FRANCIS HOSPITAL The Ground containa shurged for each 15 wonde.
40,480 square feet, affording sufficient space for
For New York, &c., 35 per word up to five
worde: $250 for every additional word.
For Ba Franciao and British Colombia, $3.50 per word up to four worde; $2.75 to every additional word..
GEO, HOLMES,
Agent.
449 nakong, 19th March, 1873. EITHER the Undersigned nor the Owners
the 3rd April, 1878, at 2 o'clock PM.-- The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, consisting of Henceone English-made Walant and Mahogany CHAIRS, COUOKES, Card TABLES, Marble Top CHIFFONIERS, partIRRORS and Marble Consol Top TABLE, care Japanese Flower VASES, GASALIERS, Lase
CURTAINS, CARPETS, Mahogany Dining of the German Ship Georges, now lying TABLE, SIDEBOARD, ELECTRO PLATED OROUKERY, and GLASS WARE, Martlo in his port will be responsible for any debis Top Dressing TABLUS, Marble Top WASH. contracted by the Captain, Officers, or Draw of STANDS, Toilet GLASSES, Iron and Maho- the said vessel, gany BEDSTEADS, CHEST of DRAWERS and WARDROBES.
if 850 Hongkong, 3rd March, 1873.
TO LET, 77TH possession from the Lot May.
"ORAIGENGOWER" Caine Boad. LANE, OBAWFORD, & Chi if 340 Hongkong, Jat March, 1878.
TO LET, With possession on or abogil 16th Apríl next.
RESIDENCE known as "BELL.
·TUE" situated in Albany Road For particulara, apply to
E. F. HAWKE
tt 841 Hongkong, 1st Marob, 1874.
"TO LET. ME
(With immediato possession).
Aleo,
A Parlour BILLIARD TABLE.
2
CARLOWITZ & Co. #f381 Hongkong, 28th February, 1875
A Walnut Cottage PIANO, by Collard and PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Collard.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents to the above Company at this Pert, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $10,000, on Buildings, or on Gords atored therein.
A Fine Collection of ENGRAVINGS.
&o do.
TERMS OF SALE-Cask before delivery in Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faultsand errors of description, at purs THAT highly desirable and commodious-chasers risk on the fall of the hammer.
480 Hongkong, 27th Marob, 1973. Family residence, "FAIRLEA" situated...
PUBLIC AUCTION.
to
in Bonham Road West, and formerly in the oconpation of EOBERT MOMURDO, Esq. There are 12 Tonms. & Stalled pablo, Cusch-house Unsigned lava received instructions Harness Hoom, large Kitchen Garden, and
sell by Public Auction, (unless pre- Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Water laid through-viously disposed of by private contract,
The German Bargue ont. Apply to
“ANNA, ED. SHARP & TOLLER,
Holicitore. 334 Tons. Begister, or 5,500 Pionts, carrying
capacity. tf 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1572.
HONGKONG. CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE DIVIDEND at the rate of 18 por coat. per annum, or 86 per share, declared at the Ordinary Ralf yearly Mesting of Saare bolders weld this day, will be payable at the
TE
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPO RATION O2 and after SATURDAY next, the 18th instant. Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company for War ranta.
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD"& Co.,
General Agents. tf 119 Hongkong, 16th Jatnery, 1973.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
The vessel is shortly expected from Saigon, when the exact date of the sals will be fired
An Inventory List may be obtained at the offler of the Undersigned digge
TERMS OF SALE-Half the amount of the purchase money to be paid at the full of tho hammer, and the other half on transfer.
The vessel at purchaser's risk after the tall
F. BLACKHEAD & Co., of the hammer.
Auctioneers 44 Hongkong, 26th March, 1873
sonssigne informe Mcasieu les Capi- Ltaines de navires de Dommarce Français
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. tf 737 Hongkong, 9th November, 1888. TRANSATLANTIO: FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THB undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to accept rieke against Fire, subject to a bonna of 20 per cent.
SIEMSSEN & On
Agerste,
tf-80. Hongking, 16th November, 1872. THE GLOBE. MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,
THE COSTERLING AND WAR IN SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA,
THE SAMARANO SEA AND FIRE INSU. RANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG. THE Attention of Shippare in balled to the low rates of Premiums charged by the undersigned Agents of above named Companies, for all stermer riske, subject to a brokerage of 18 per cent.
The "Oosterling," as well as the "Globe,"
qu'il leur est strictement interilit d'embang. alter paying the Shareholders a dividend of 10 des matelote étrangers prorubant de Boarding per cout, on their paid-op Ospital, distribute 25 Houses autres que celles efficliefs à la Changof- | per cmt, of the sarplus of the profite pro rata lerie de ce Coulat
amongst such of the Insurers as have paid during the year £500 and upwards in premium. Farticulam cau be obtained at the Office of
SIEMSSEN &·Co.,
Agente.
Le Gérant do Consplet de France,"
UHL. L DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872.
THE DIVIDEND. of NY (Threa Dolares) per NORTH-UHINA INSURANCE COMPANY- it 40 Hongtong, 19th October, 1973.
cent to 31st December, 1972, declared at
the Half-yearly Meeting of the BONGKONGE REGINALD D. STARKEY is subo rized to sign Policies, and act on bebait HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR of the shore Company at Hongkong, from 1st PORATION on and after MONDAY neri, the Murch, 1879. 27th instant. Shareholders my obtain Divi- dend Warrants for the same on application to the undersigned.
By Order of the Board,.....
D. BAKER,
155 Hongkong, 24th January, 1879.
· CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
IMITED.
By onder of the Court of Directore,
HERBERT S. MORRIS,
Secretary.
tt 327 Shungbai, 26lb February, 1873.
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
FROM and after this
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END with this Office,
IN ÜST DECEMBER, 1872
CON
VONTRIBUTORS of business to the above mentiored Company are bereby regated
K. K. PRIVESTERREICH, VERSICHE. RUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT DONAU," VIENNA, LIMITED,
ter 50 ordinary Chinese Honees. The Ero
mises, as they stand, are well suited for a School, a Hospital, or any public Institution. For further partionlara, apply to
CALDWELL & BRERETON,
Bolicitors, 20. Queen's Boad, Hongkang. 3m 200 Hongkong, 1st February, 1873.
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
ROM and after thu dute, a Discount of 29 FROM at the rentals to free
will be allowed to ali ountributors.
ROBERT S. WALKER & Co.,
Ayente, Boyal Insuranco Company, t1162. Hongkong, 24th Jane, 1879.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
· COMPANY, LIMITED..
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG. GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Obina aud Jepan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.
Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance
[im 481
Apply by letter
to F. .," care of Daily Frog.
Ed 474 Hongkong, 28th March, 1873.
WANTED.
Bra Person whose engagement will shortly
expire, SITUATION BOOK. KEEPER, or in any other capacity in a per- chant's office. The Advertiser has bad long experience in Bookkeeping, and is willing to make himself generally useful. Testimonials und references firat olsse. Address, "T. J." care of the Daily Press Office.
857 Hongkong, 4th Marob. 1878.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned bege to inform the Rest- denta of this Colony, that he is ready to give LESSONS in ENGLISH and FRENCH, and eolisits their kind patronage. Terms modérate Apply to JM.-HANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Street, Hongkong.
6m 210 Hongkong, 5th February, 1873.
TO
Notices to Consignces.
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES OFORMONAL CARGO, EX O. S S. CO,'S 8. S. PATROCLUS, FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from
the undersigned not Inter than the let
April, for shipment per HECTOR.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. 4d 496 Bangkong, 29th March, 1873.
"ÖGBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
CONSIGNEES por Company's sicamer PATROCLUN ate bereby notified that the Argo is being discharged into Craft, landed at the Godea of the undersigned, in both eaves it will lio at Cuirices risk. The cargo will be ready for deliranin right.
on und after the 28th March, 1879.
Goods modelivered after 4th April, 1873, will be subject to Hent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents. 83 497 Hongkong. 29th March, 1878,
8. S. TIGRE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
granted at the rates of Premium current at theONSIGNEES of Cargo per 5. S. Copernic above-mentioned Porta
No charge for Policy fees.
:
JAS, B. OOUGHTRIS,
Becrdlary, Hongkong, let November, 1971. [ti 385
CHINA TRADERS" INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
from London, in connection with the above steamer, are bersby informed that their Goode are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, whenes delivery may be obtained from SATURDAY MORN |ING, the 29th instant
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to its des tination, unless intimation is received from the Consiguece before 8 P. THIS EVENING, requesting it to bo landed here.
Goods remaining uuclaimed after WEDNES-
DAY, the grid April, at noon, will be subject to
rent and landing charges.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned,
0. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent, 493 Hongkong, 27th March, 1873.
TN conformity with the Special Rosolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the lot and 15th itants, altering Clausen Noa 130, 131, 132, and 133 of the Articles of Association, (Bush changes to take effect from 1st Novem ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, he distributed me follows, viz.
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe 8. S. ATALANTA, FROM HAMBURG, AND
ther shareholdern or not, in proportion to
the not amount of promin contributed by
cech,
One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, According to the number of shares held by each.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agrts.
# 514 Hongkong, 10th February, 1875
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED).
www.
NOTICE
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PORTS OF CALL.
CONSIGNEES of Goods by the above
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steamer are hereby notified that the Cargo being discharged, landed, and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong Pier and Godown Company, whence delivery may be ubtained.
Goods remaining in store after the 31st inst. will be subject to reat
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on th Shanghai, unless applied for by the Consignves before 10 AM. TO-MORROW, the 26th inst.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to
SIEMSSEN & Co, tf 482 Hongkour, 25th March,"1873. onformity with the Special Resolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetinga of Shareholders held on the PERUVIAN SHIP NUEVA PROVIDEN
CIA, FROM LONDON. THE Undersigned, having been appointed 3rd March and 13th April, altering Clauses,
General Agents for the above Company, Non 161, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named ressel aro hereby requested to onlin are prepared to grant Marine Rieke at eurrent of Association, (aneb ohanges to take effect
from 1st January, 1872), the Net Profite of the their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Tabea.
·MELOKERS & Co. Company will from that date, be distributed countersignature, and to take immediate deli
Tery of their Goode, 6m 4113 Hongkong. Let December, 1872 as follows, viz. pmi
-rgo impeding the discharge of the resel Two-thirds (2/5rie) to all ovutributors, whe
ther shareholders or pot, in proportion to will be lauded and stored at Consigncos' risk→→ the net minnst of premia contributed by and expense.
RAYNAL & Co., One-third @/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve
OLYPHANT. &. Oo, * Fond
General Ageria,
INSURANCE COMPANY.
notice, air cha date, and until further LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE (20%) upon ourront local rates of Fremia, will be returned on Insurances against fire, effected
FAR NORTON, LYALL & Cou
Agents, 25th June, 1870.- tf 1174 YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOVIA. TION OF SHANGHAL,
FROM this date, until further notice, a dia
count of Twenty per cont. (90) upon the. carrent local rate of premia will be allowed upon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co.,
Agents.
A
tf 1793 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
NOTICE
each.
tf 716 Flonizkong, 17th April, 1873. NTOETH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.
N
INSURANCE COMPANY
Agente.
tf 410 Hongkong, 12th March, 1973.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
1872, in order that their share of the divisible CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 785,000 TAX ROM and after this date the following retes Detached & santi-detached Dwell-) per cent to the undersigned for countersignature, and
to band to the Undersigned bafore the First day of March next, papers showing their po tributions for the rear ending 31st December,
profite may be ascertained. Ehould such Con tributors fail to render the returns specified, their scooputa will be made up in conformity with the books of the Company;
OLYPHANT & C
General Agents. 24 Horgkong, 1st Jorynary, 1673, QÜBAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.. INCORPORATED 1859.
E following rates will be charged in future '1 for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, vẫn chemot Not exceeding 10 days, à of the sunnsį ratą,
Not exceeding 1 month, I do.
Abere 1 month and notį i
-exceeding $ months...
Åbore & mostle and notĮ
exceeding 6 months...
.do.
do.
do.
CAPITAL, £1,000,000.-
NORTON, LYALL & Co., THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents for the above Company, are pres Agente the Queen Insurance Company.pared to accept Marine Risks and leres Folicies
H. 249 Hongkone. 2201 January, 1870. .
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
REDUCTION IN 182 BATES OF PREMIUM-
"NIRL further notice the following Amys
risi-
Betached & semi-detached Dwell.).
BAUGUSTINE HEARD &£0.
**# 1381; · Fonekone. 7th June. 3887-
“CHINA AND JAFAN MARINE. INSURANCE COMPANY,
POLICIES-grated on Marine Bisks to all
will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, viz imm
parts of the World, at current rates. This Association will, until farther notice.
Not exceeding Tea days of the annudd estes Nos exceeding 1 month provide out of the earnizigs, frat for an interest
do: do. dividend of 15% for shareholders on Capital, Above 1 month, and not and thereafter distribute among Poling bolders exceeding three months.)
da amenally, in cash, ALL the profits of the Above months, and not Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of exceeding six monthe..
Above sex months the full annat rato, premium contributed
RUSSELL & Co..
JARDINE, MATHESON & Con Agents, Alliance Fire Assurance Company. Agente,
et 878 Hongkong, 26th August 1868
tf 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872
INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,
ALAMITED.
NOTICE.
do.
-IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE,
TAROM and after this date the following rates will be charged SHORT PERIOD In- enranoad, vi
Notesooding Ten days of the annual rate Not Azevediag I month of the annual rate
do. do.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notised that in secordance with the 86th Clause of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Sixth Call of Twelve. Dollars and Fifty sente THE ATTENTION OF SHIPPHBS is call. per share is payable on the Slut December car. Above 1 month,) ing Houses removed from town, › † per cent.ed to the future distribution of the Pro rent, at the Hongrove AND SHAYOHAI BANK-and not exceed and their contands,"
fis of this Company, two-thirds (3/3rds) of ING CORPORATION to date melden, ingin Otherdwelling Houses used strict-1
Interest at the rate of Twelvo per sent. per Above 8 months) which, after payment of interest, will now be divided amongst all Contributors of business, saan will be charged on all esile aid oler and not axoeel.
in to Lue amcant of Nett Premia contributed.
By order,
́ly a sach, and their contents. i per gent
THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents in Hongkong for the above Com Godowns, Offices, Shops, and 1 per cent pany,"are prepared to grant Marine risks s current ratones o
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. t1 471 - Hongkong, 6th Marah, 1888,
their contents.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agmit Imperial Fire Furanos Company, * 864 Hongkong. 7th March, 1965.
whether Bharsholders or not, rateably in pro- | that day,
ing
Agents.
A NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Bearslary 2166 Hongkong, 10th December, 1872.
- WM, PUSTAU &.0...
....
it 68 Harkong Đức An 187
do
Abora& months the full annus!tate."
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Hire Insurance Company. tf 675 Hongkong, 13th August, 1869."
ing Housas, removed from town. poranna and their cozitests.
Other dwelling Hosenosed strict-1 1y as such, and their contents, Godowns, fees, Bhops, &c., andį
their contento.:
CONSIGNERS of the following cargo are requested to sond in their Bill of Lading take immediate delivery; this Cargo bas been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No fire ineranoo kan been effected,
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Eu S. 8. "Ava," 10th April,
-
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Be“ Binda."
I bale Colton.
"fremi Yokokarmu.
On and after thin dafo, a discount of 20 per GB&O or TFB 1 and 2. 2 casce Marobandise. "cent off the above rates will be allowed to In-
KP in diamond zarez.
I care Carice. Joaquim Aymered
Ea Bindh," from Marseilles. Baar Braygire......25 cases Wine.
Eg "Provence."
2 cases Sundries, "Hoogly"
· GILMAN & Co, "Agents, North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company,
PS, Nos. 15/16
P
f 1168 Hongkong, 24th June, 1874 IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. TUB Ineuring Houses and other Buildings Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur. ing and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Har- B&C in diamond boura, or Dock, and the Cargoss of auch Ships; also, Ships Building and Repairing: Barges HCB and other Teesels on Navigable Rivers and, Bin diamond. Canals, and Goods on board such Vennels, CGAC in diamond throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in No. 1&3 FORTON COUNTBINE, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE | PFO | SY FIRM
No. 9515, The Undersigned, Agenta for the abore Coin- HR HK pany, are prepared to grant Polisies against FIER to the extent of $60,000 on any one First No. 17-03
TND in diamond } Class Bink,
No. 1979-8989
GIBE, LIVINGSTON &C.. Hongkong, at January, 1667.
14
10 bags Coff
3 ca Brandy.
2 cases, Provisions.
1 crée Perfume.
1 case Oil Cloth,
2 casca Mercury.
Hongkong, 27th Mareb, 1873,