Mr, Nicarax asked whether the loss en Exobearved that if the earnings were compared change Account was on remittances.
The CHAIRMAN Bull it was on remittance to Bangkok, which were at a boy rate, some "timen ♪ upid ¤ per coat
Mr. Cox asked what amount had been paid
made up.
with thoar of 1871, it would be found that the pruning had beer na large, which was gratify. ing in regard to so young a Compnay. It might-baneanmed that the business bad-been no satisfactory from the sinal returns to contribu on acount of salla aines the scosunts were tore, but itis was nos attributable to any want a precantion on the part of the Board. The shareholders all knew how dianalrous Marine Insurances had been throughout the year, the directors had taken” nothing and. bat. £rst-oleoa risks, nawould be seen from the fact that two-thirds of the risks were on steamers alone. Notwithstanding all loss, there had been 854,000 profit, made up of the $36,000 interest and 18,000 for disparat This did not show badly no compared with other institutions of the saine nature, and the Directors trusted with the support of the sharo holidors and better kick, they would be able to present a far better statement about this time
The SECRETARY intimated that the amount was about $8,000, but a perusal of the list of ne, he thought, would satisfy shareholdera shat the ball of these calls were quite sule.
Mr. NICAE asked why cororete angar had never been tried on the Uhinn market. He had beard from Chineo source that i would ob taj a ready sale. À small shipssent might be
ribl.
Mr. Norrox-pointed out that there was a safe market at home in which pan canid always get a certala price, wherene here, the sugar might be on bind for a long time, and not real "leen goud price after all,
The CHAIRMAN then proposed, and Mr. Nor- tomasonded, the adoption of the Report and Accounts.
Mr. Nican proposed as an amendment (seconded by Mr. Cox) that this meeting be journed till after the special meeting, to be held on Monday next.....
The amendment was lost by 9 votes against 8, and the motion was then put and married
with 4 diesentients.
Messrs. Chomley and Deason were then elvarell directors, and Meara Mitobelt and Coxon auditors, for the evening year.
Mr. Forbes proposed a vote of thanks to the clair.
Mr. Cougarare asked what was the position of the origival proft share-boldera.
The CHAIRMAN mid they could attend and vote at meetings, but conld not sell their
area.
1.
Mr. COUGHTRIE said he had reorived no no- tide, and no copy of the Report had been Heus to him. He had held bis profit shares very firmly. (Laughter.)
This meeting thei separated.
REPORT.
Isharing been deemed advisable to hold the present mesting before the financial year of the Company has been actually completed, the Directora beg to place before the shareholders the semants made up to the end of February -hast, and which, with some fow explanations, will show the position of the Company ut that
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next year.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed, that the nc- counts and report be accepted and priced. This was seconded by Mr. Burrows, and paid wan inwualy.
The appointment of Messrs. J. McDonall, A. André, and F. S. Geary, on the board of direa- hrs was confirmed, and Mesers. Nicaise and Melver were unanimously appointed auditora.
The CHAIRMAN mentioned that the business for the present year had been in the same ratio is last year, and that with the exception of one nount of $4,000, there had as yet been no los.
In reply to shareholder, the Coairman stated that the amount of promis for the three months of this year had book between $39,000 and $60,000.
This concluded the businese, and the meeting. separated with the asal compliment to the obair,
REPORT.
The Directors bare how to submit to the Shareholders their report upon the Company's bushes r the year ending 31st December, 1872
It will be seen from the annexed accounts that an aequt of $346,270,20 has been ro ceived in premia, which is a entisfactory in- crease over the earnings of the previous term. The total receipts from all sources amount to $370,751 28, including a sorplus from the pre vious year of $5,401.09, this being a portion of the sum then-carried forward to meet out standing claims which have since been figoi- dated.
The loses during the year have been excep tlonkily severe, and have rendered the result of the term loss favorable than might have been expreted. The suns of $187,699,24. bas already. been paid upon adjusted claims, and adequate apon known casualties, in the farther ea
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1878.
For Sale. SAYLE & Co.
HAVE just opened the undermotionga
GOODS
TAILORING DEPARTMENT. SCOTCH TWEEDS and ANGOLAS, for Sulta
FANCY CLOTHS for Light OVERCOATŠ.
COATINGS for Spring Wear. FLANNELS, DRILLS and DUCKS, for Snijs.
QUILTINGS for VESTS. BEDFORD CORD and KERSEYMERE for Riding TROUSERS."
OUTFITTING
REGATTA and OXFORD SHIRTS,
The Latest Shapes in FNLT, STRAW, PA NANA, and PITH HATS.
Insurances
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM
·PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
THE Undersigned have been appointed THE
Agents for the above Company at Hong Song. Canton, Pooshow, Shanghai, and Han how, and are pmpared to grant Insurances nt Current Rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. “
+f 1969 Hongkong, 15th Octcher, 1868. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
www.w
HE, Waders guel.are now prepared to grant, on behalf of the above Company, Polioios ngalant Fire on First-class Buildings, to an ex- tant of $10,000:
A dispount of Twenty per cont. (20) upon the current-foot rites will be allowed on all premium charged for insurance; 'sach discount
COLLARS and SCARVES of the newest in deducted at the time of the issue of po
boy
RUSSELL & Co., styles.
MM Agenta. 17 15. Hongkong, 1st January, 1873 WORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE.
INSURANCE COMPANY, REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM. Dotshed & semi-detached Dwell-1.4 per centu
iny Honges, removed from town,
fperamum. and their contente. Other dwelling Housenstaetrict ly as such, and their contento. Godowns, Oces, Shops, &c., and}
their contents;.
HOSIERY UNDERSHIRTS, Es. BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS, PORTMANTEAUS, and BAGS.
LINEN DEPARTMENT. A Large Aurorament of DAMASK CLOTHS,
NAPKINS to mntob, DUYLIES,
84 DAMASK for TABLE CLOTHS. LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS in all
widths.
DAMASK, HUCKABACK, and TURKISH
TOWELS
FURNISHING.
On and after this date, à discount of 20 per cent of the above rules will be allowed to In-
surcre.
GILMAN & Co Agents, North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company,
If 8 Bonghong, 24th June, 1978, IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
UR Insuring flouses and other Buildings Goods, Wares, Merohandise, Manufactur ing and Farming Stook, Bhips in Port, Hur hours, or Dock, and the Cargoes of such Shine; aleo, Ships Building and Repairing; Bargea and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, Canale, and Goods on board such Vessels throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in WHITE, PINK, and GREEN MOSQUITO FORMING COUNTRIES, FROM LOWER DAMAGE
BY FIRE. THE
The Undersigned, Agente for the above Com pany, are prepared to grant Policira against
Claas Risk-
LACE CURTAINS. ANTIMACASSARS.
NETS.
BED QUILTS.
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW. T
THE Steamship
"YEESO
Captain Barnia will be despatched for the above porta TO-DAT, the frd April, at 10 AM.
For Freight or Pisange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co. ⠀ 3d 600 Hongkong, 1st Apel 1973, :
OQEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
To be Let.
TO LET
NO com
oupied by tho-lato Dr. Motor Apply th
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. tf 404 Honghobg, 29th March, 1878
·TO-LETN
OUSE No. 1, ia Seymour Terrace, at HOUSE No. 1, a Sermon
Post Office Notifications.
4 mail will closs. For Swatow, Amoy, and Foodhow-Por Yo Foto-day, the 3rd April, at 9.30AM.
For Iloilo Per Pepita, tomorrow, the 4th inet, n.1.30 P‚Ù.
For Melbourne.Per Cupsingmoon, Satur day, the 5th inat, ot 11.30 3.
For Halhonrie and Sydney. Per l'wrquis of J. AM. pre-argyle, on Saturday, the 5th inst., at 1 LYU
Eng Possession on the lac May next,
HOUSE N., in Potdar's Hill, ab. presont
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET, The English Contrast Packet "DECCAN Europe, &e., on THURSDAY, the 3d April,
| Taking Cargo and Painelfore atthrough rates for IT the, geenpation de M. H. CROMARTIE, will be dispatoked with the uguid Nails" för".
FOR SHANGHAI HANKOW, NINGPO, and PORTS in
190
JAPAN Company's Steamship HECTOR'
will
be despatele en or about 4th April, For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, 10d 480 Hongkour, 28th March, 1873.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI.
THE P. & OS, N.Co.'s steamship
"DELTA"
will leave for the above place about 24 hours. after the arrival of the next Daglish Mail.
A. MAÏVER,
P. & O. S. N. Co,'a Offìòè,
Hongkong, Alat Maroh, 1873.
Superintendent.
[450
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. HE P. & O. 8. 3. Co.'s Steamship..
THE
"MADRAS".
A. MOIVER,
Possession on 1st April next. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co. từ 120 200 king 1500 Iteros, 1973.
TO LET G
TWO Large Airy ROOMS, in a central part
of the town, Address," X Y, Z., care of Daily Prošt Offkée.
tf: 850 Hongkong, 3rd March, 1678.
AVE TO, LET, S WITH FOBsion from the Iob May W
CRAIGENGOWER," Caine Road. LANE, CLAWFORD & Co, tf 340 Hagkong, 1st Marel, 1878.
TO LET, With poserision on or chest 18th April net,
HE RESIDENCE known as
YUE," situated in Albany Road. For particulare, upply to
at Hoon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted. until 6 r.a. on the 2nd April,
The Post-Office will be open until é rout the 2nd April. A
-
Letters, &o., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Letters for regiazration will be received untd 10. on the 3rd April.
Letters may be pcubed until 10 As, on the 3rdipri, without late fee,
Letters posted after 10 AM. on the Sia April, will not be forwarded unless tho Lala Fes of 18 cante ondli ay well as the portuge
prepaid.
"BELLis
R. F. HAWKG. 311 Hergkong, at Marok, 1878.
TO LET; With immodicts possession)." will leave for the shove pinet abortly after the HA highly desirable and commodious Family residence, "TAINLEA situated arrival of the next English Mil.
in Bonham Bond West, and formerly in the oempation of ROSELT MCMURDO, Esq. There are 12 Rooms, 3 Stalled stable, Coach-honse, Heybees Room, large Kitchen Garden, and Pleasure Grounds, Gus und Water laid through- out. Apply to
En. SHARP & TOLLER,
if 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.
Superintendent.
[457
P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s ice,
Honylong, 1st March, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO (direct.) THE 41 British Stenenship t
"LORD OF THE ISLES"... Blow. Master will have immediate despatoir as abore,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo. #469 Hosgkong, 24th Marob, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO (direct) THE British Steamship
ALTONA,"
Noticitors.
STEAM FOL SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ. MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI.
A TERRANEAN PORTS, AND
SOUTHAMPTON į ALDO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA.
"NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steameti DECCAN Captain W. SOAMES, with Bet Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places op THURSDAY, the 3rd April, at noon.
Carge will be received on board until noon, Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 2.2.0 The 2nd idem.
The Latest time for posting Letters at this Office is 11 A.M., and for Newspapers, Books, or Patteras 10A.M. on the Sed April,
Late letters (but Letters only) addressed i the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, or to Bia- gapore, may be posted on board the Tasket from 11:30, to the time of sailing, en pay. ment of a Lato: Fee of 43 cents each in midifler to the postage.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office
Hongkong, 20th March, 1878.
MAIS BY THE "PRENCH PACKET"
The French Mail Packet" HOOGLY” wil bo dispetched on THURSDAY, Le 10th April, at noon, with the Mail
To and timough the United Kingdom via Marseilles, to France and other Continental States (in a closed mail to France), to Saigon, Singapore, Gulle, Calertta, Bombay, Mudras, Aden, Seychelles, Bennion and Martins, And Alexandria,
apent since the 1st of April last, in the erection provision. has been made for all claims peading PRINTED, EMBROIDERED, and VELVIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one Firat or about the 10th April, instead of at the timeE PRAINSULAR AND OBIENTAL STERO Lelters can be received.
7,105.05, which ineindes the pramia apoo un- expired tisks. The loases have been apon firas class riske, and it is reasonable to hope that a similar acarreace of disasters will not B001 again transpire.
The luc of the Factory, Estate, Buildings and Rating Stook stated in the present Bolause Sheet shows an increase over that in last report of $50,814.44, which am represents the amonal of the machinery, the buildings, constructi n of ponds, and opon all other permument werke, The sum of $28,29.75 sepresents the umount expended up to December 31st, upon the work ing of the drop new in course of conversing, the total amount required to "complete this Brazon's opestions being estimated at $120,000. The asnal interest upon the oapital amount Bille receivable represents the promissorying to $3,000, has been punctually paid, and nown given in pars payment for tus salur of the after provision for losses, us stated, and pay. Etenho property, first of which tunture in ment of the working expenses of the olle November acxt. They bear interest at the rate agents' commissions, re-insurancco, retara pre of 6 per cent. per annuma,
mia, and writing cff one-third of the amount at dabit of preliminary expensee, there remains a net profit of $18,000, available for uppropria. tion. Under the new clauses of the Articles of Asansistion, one-third of this must be placed at aredit of the reserve fund, increasing it to 21,000. The remainder will be distri, fed as a bonus to gontributors.
In profit and as acepat, the balans from inst year, which mainly representa the lussed on the sale of the Bigubos Estutes, is brought forward, and to it are added charges, interest, and exbange, together with a proportionate amymui wräten off preliminary expeneca.
Tho bolance at debt of working recoun, which in the statement now submitted stands, av 116,142.41, includes the value of all engar shipped to London and nos drawn against, the rah of which, it is estimated, will reduce the find balance at debit of this account to about $2,000. This unfortunate result of net sear eda's operations was already foreshadowed. in tha report presented to the last ordinary meet. ing, and is mainly attributable to the destine tion of maurly one half of the cane crop owned by the Company by disastrous foods of as altogether exception future.
Avainus General Loin Accoust, must be placed the balance of theholders' account, on Pall us the two Cal's to be made in Jute and December of the present year, amounting to $200 000, of which, however, the sum of $17,700 has been paid up by anticipation.
The Special Don Account reprcecute the Lamt taken up to work the crop of the present season, and which poises to yield a remuue waive reauit. The whole amount borrowed is $120,000.
With these explanatione, the accounts will inly show the present financial position of the Company
Shortly after the Aupual Meeting held in May nat, the Directors considered it necessary to send the Secretury, accompanied by another person well qualified for this special duty, to Mism for the purpose of making themselves throughly acquainted with the state of the Company's affairs as Lacochaisec, and to re- port thereou. The result of their joint Report made to the Board bus been the introduction of vereral importarit olanges in the composition of the Staff of the Factory,as well as in the inode of working the Estate, whereby a consi- derable reduction in the expenditure hus beca vcflected, and the whole system of conducting the Company's operations placed upon a more ...outisfactory and efficient basis.
The former General hismager of the dom puny, Mr. Juba Cosseker, having tendered his resignation, which was necepted by the Dire tora, the Superintendence of the Company's
affairs in Sium has been placed in the hunde of
On the 23rd Marsh, 1872, sa Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders was avavened, tu consider certain proposed olterntices in the Constitution, with respect to the distribution of pofite, which were duly passed and confirmed Ht a subsequent meeting held April 15th. Ther anges were rendered roccasary by the action of the other local Companies with which this is brought into competition.
VET PILE TABLE COVERS.
IRON BEDSTEADS, CHILDREN'S JOTS, and SPRING MATTRESSES of various sizce. BRASS and MAHOGANY CURTAIN POL.Sed FITTINGS
TOILET, CHEVAL, and GILT UHIMNEY GLASSES JA
BRUSSELS, VELVET, TAPESTRY, and FELT CAGTÈTS, with RUGS to moteb
FLOOR CLOTHS, in all widths up to 8 yards,
·COIR MATS and MATTINGS. SALIVARIUMS, FOOTSTOOLS.
Lim
QUEEN'S
VICTORJA. FXCHANGE,.
HOAD & STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG; -- AND AT SHANGHAL
GIBH, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867,
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
IB annual rates for Fire Insurance on the varionslaseg of Buildings and their own. tents will remain as follows until further no tice, viz:-, ; Detached and semi-detached) Dwelling Houses (removed from the town) and their contents. Other Dwelling Houses (imilarly
nitante) and their contents Offces and Godowns and their
contents,
1 percent.
pervent.
percent.
Other Risks by Special arrangemout The following rates will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Policies
Not exceeding 10 days Ith per cent Not exceeding
1 month 1 par nerd. Above. 1 month, and not exceetingima
Above 3 months, annot
exceeding
3
For Ladies' Advertisement sec To-morrow's Issue. Abore6 months the inllananal rate of 1
365
Hongkong, 6tb Marot. 1879.
The Directors have been enabled to make more favorable disposition than heretofore of the Company's Dipital and Surplus Foods, which are deposited in Banks at estiafsolory rates of interest. The special Funds remitted to London bave been invested in Government MONTILLADO, Securitics.
DIRECTORS,
The following changes have been made in tha Direction; Mr. B. Melcher, Mr. L. Bunter and Mr. B. A. Hitabeook havo retired in view of their departure from the Colony, and Mr. J. McDonali, Mr. A. André, Mr. H. 8. Goory, and Mr. J. F. Seaman (the latter ad interim) were duly elected in their stead, and these changes require confirmation.
AUDITORS,
Mr. A. McIver was elected to fill the vacancy ansed by the withdrawal of Mr. MoDonnil tó take a seat at the Board of Directors. The no- counts have been duty audited by, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Molver, but as the former is about to leave Hongkong it becomes necessary to fill his place, and Mr. H. Nicalso is nominated for the post, whilst Mr. McIver offers himself for re election.
E. B. BELILIOS. Chairman.
Hongkong, March 24th, 1873
For Sale.
HOMPSON & HIND
THO
BEG to call attention to their extensive AS
SORTMENT of “NEW GOODS," just-
Mr. Wellesley Sinclair, a gentleman of conui ronived ex Fresch Mail, consisting of— derable local experience in that evantry, and in whom the Directors have every confidence,
384803-1872-1870.
The prospects for the present season, as for as the information »t the disposal of the dives-
tors enables them to judge, are anfciently
tavorable
There are about 300 neres of cane of good quality-ready for cutting on the Company's- Estate, and controts for the balance of cane required to keep the mills at work throughout the remainder of the season have been entered into by the Superintendent at the Factory on reasonable tornis,
A recurrence of last year's foods is not to be expected, as the rainy season is now past and no apprehension need be entertained on that score. By just vecounts from Laconobaises the crushing bad been actively commenced, the jntee of the cane was of good quality, and every thing so far promised well The Directors, therefore, have every reason to expect a favour- able rezult to this year's opentions.
Ono print baz bora proved beyond a doubt, viz., that Gotcrete Sugar of good quality will.:
Ground Printed
FOR SALE
Ex Galley of Lorne," from Londen. YUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SHERRY m
AMOROSO.
GREEN SEAL
BLUE SEAL.
-BROWN SEAL
YELLOW SEAL.
WHITE SEAL, CUTLER, PALMER & Öx's COGNAC —
SUPERIOR OLD.
SUPERIOR PALE
TUIRD QUALITY. CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s WHISKY
IRISH.
SOOTCH.
Old Tom GIN. NAK Old Jaqisica RUM.
ROUT.S. WALKER & Co., Aycals, Nayal Insurance Company, # 1768 Hongkong. 13th September, 1869. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG, GENCIES at all the Treaty Forte of A China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.
Risks nocepted, and Policies of Inentanee granted at the rates of Premium current at the above-mentioned Porta.
No charge for Policy Fees.
Hore, Master, will be despatched as above ou
previously notified.“
Agents
For Freight or Passage, apply tu
WM. POSTAП & Co.,
tf 50 Hongkong, 31st March, 1870.
FOR MELBOURNE direcs, HE
41 Clipper Barque
The Decean connects at Galle with the 5. S. Malwa, proceeding to Southampton: is the Bucz Const
For Particulars regarding Freight and Paa des-sage, apply at the P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Offes, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
"CAP-SING-MOON," Captain Sorenson, having the greater portion offer Cargo engaged, will have immediate patch for the above port
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SAROZÁRIO & CS. ef:991 Harkong, 10th March, 3873.
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. TUBA 1 Clipper Ship TUCE,
"MARQUIS OF ARGYLE,”
will have quick despatch for the above port.
For Freighs or Pasange, apply to
tf 985 Hongkong, 4th March, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.. THE American Ship...
"SUMATRA," Mullin, Master, will have immediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo. If 507 Hongkong, lat April, 1878. FOB SAN FRANCISCO,
TEA X American Clipper Barque
*ALDEN BESSE,"
Capt. Boase, baving the greater portion of her Cargo and Paccengers ongaged, will have im. mediate despatch for the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apuly to
BOZAKID & Đ
tf 423 Hongkong, 15th March, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Secretary. Teras
THE
JAS. B. DOUGHTRIE,
Hasikong, Ist November, 1871, ·
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
4 1Britiat Burque
SEA MEW".
465 Tons Register, will load kore for the above
For Freight, apply to
VICTOR BOULLAND'S COGNAC (F THE undersigned baving been appointed port, and will have quick despatch.
Champagne
Diquer und Breakfast OLARETS. Dessert OLABETS
CHATEAU DE LA PICOTIERE, ・・・ OHATEAU LEOVILLE.
CHATEAU LAROSE.
Hant SAUTERNE, FENARD'S 'Jar QUALITY BUTTER.... LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE.
Apply to
H. L. NORONHA, Oswald's Terrags, Wellington Strod. Sm 53 Hongkong, 7th January, 1873,
NOW BEADY,
Agents for the above Company, are pre-
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Go. pared to accept riska against Fire, subject to z
ti Hongkong, 15th March, 1679. Louus of 20 per cent,
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
FOR LONDON. Agents,HD 41 German Barque
te 39 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872. THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANDË COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,
THE OOSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN. SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA.
THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INSU- RANCE COMPANY OF SAMAHANG.
I rates of Premiams charged by the undersigned Agenta of above named Companies, for all steamer risks, subject to a brokerage of
A well-selected Stock of White and Colored BPORT for the year 1872. Price $10.
BOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE REVE Attention of Shippers is eslied to the
Apply at the Daily Preza Office. Hongkong, 1st February, 1878.
FOR SALE. AINE Dessert CLARET.
Superior Pala Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD 'PORT.
CAMBEIÇË und PICQUES, suitable for Ladies' Morning Costumes and Wrappers.
WRITE CAMBRICS, JACONETS, MUS. LINETS, and BRILLIANTES.
LAWNS, GRASS-CLOTHS, and HOL- LANDS.
ALSO,
A Choice Lot öf YAAK, OLUNY, MAL.
Apply to
SANDER & Co.: 999 Hongkong, 28th May, 1872. GERMAN SELTZER,
IN STOND BOTTLES.
TESE, VALENCIENNES, and otherLACES. THE undersigned hate just received a freah"
LACE, MUSLIN, and LENO CURTAINS, MOSQUITO NETS, ANTIMAQASSARS, saORT BLINDS, and TOILET MUŠLINS.
FANCY GRENADINES, MUSLINS, and LUSTRES, for Morning and Evening Wear.
ALPACAS, MOHAIRS, and other MA
mader ordinary circumstansea, stond along sea-TERIALS in the newest tints. voyage better than ordinary low class sugar,
CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, MUS-
and further that it is readily saleable apon LIN and LAOB SETS, TIES, BOWS, COL bonio marketa at remunerativa pricen to the
LARETTES, LACE HANDKERCHIEFS, manufacturer.
SUNSILADES, and PARASOLS:
ESTATE AND FACTORY. The Factory buildings as well as the machin. ery are reported in exellent order, and with tha additions made during the last season, are now nearly plate.
As regards operations for the season 1874. egyzemente. bave bras entered into by the Superintendent with native Contractors for ex- tending the norasize plasted with Gate on the Company's lauda, which will add considerably to that portion of the Estate already brought water colture. Beyond the Cane, however,
A Selection of ELEGANT SPANISH. COMBS and MIL. LINERY, in the Latest Novelties.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and
SHOES.
33, QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL, 440 Kangkong, 18th March, 1879.
thus raised on our own Bail, there will, in BREAKFAST OLABET, FOR FAMILY OR
fature, be no diffenky in parolasing from
· MESS, USA.
eres uroversysteemunerative prices white 125 BOTTARFAST CLARE GOOD
be supply, the |
quantity necessary to keep the Mills at Pus work throughout the crushing season, until the Company shall be in a position to producs | $24. Cave sufficient for all its wants on its own Eatate.
DIRECTORS.
די
(Bed Scal.) Selected by the adessigned, may be had for
G. DUBOST & Co. 6m 436 Hongkong, 18.b Marab, 1873...
Acording to the Articles of Association, two AND TENNENT'S ALE and
of the Directors retire at this Meeting, Mere,
E. A. Hitobcook, who has left the Colony, and
F. Chomley; the latter of whom offers himsel
for re-election. Mr. Rihard Descon was
vited by the Directors to join the Board tỏ complete their namber, and this election will have to be confirmed by the Meeting,
AUDITORS,
The present Auditors, Measra, Mitchell and Citon, retire at ibis Meeting, according to the Articles of Anautiation, bns are eligible, and oller themselves for re-election.
G. YON ÖVERBECK,
Chairman.
CHINESE INSURANOR COMPANY. The second ordinary meeting of shareholders fr the above Capsay took place ou the b nitio, at the offices of Mesure. Olyphant & Co., General Manugere, E. t. Belili, Esq., in the abnir. Present: Mosers. A. Melver, O, H. Burrows, A. André, J. P. Soumun, H. 8. Geary, O, E. Tumpaon, Moore, W. Wheeler, A, H. Chinoy, E. H. Usirna, W. Legge, H... Heit
10, and A. f. Clarke, and several Chinese) abeholdere.
The CHAIRMAN, after reading the notice con vening the meeting, and the spunta and report,
PORTER
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merahant Navy.
LOANVAS. Navy Boiled Long Flax Orown
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co, tf 1180 Hongkong. 11th May, 1967,
NOW HEADI
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT;
By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additione, Corzon- tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.
PRICE: ID Paper Wrappers, ... ..$150 Neatly Bound.... Annly at the Daily Pres Offe
C
FUE SALE.
$2,00
HAM P AGNE VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONBARDIN
REIMS,
in Cases of 1 dox. Quarts,
And, 2 doz. Pizte. SANDER & Co,
Bole Agents for Chma, Japan'and Minila,
at 2151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871.
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
Hongkong Dispensary. tf 1983 Hongkong, 11th November, 1872,
Insurances.
BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY: TUE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above-named Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainst Bea Risks at onrrent raten.
RUSSELL & Co., 1622 Hongkong, ist April, 1965. QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY. ROM and after this date, and until further actice, a Discount of Twenty por ent (20%) upon sorrest local rates of Premia, will be returned on Insurances against fre, effeoled with this Ofoo,
NORTON, LYALL & Co.,
Agents
tf 1774 25th June, 1872.
NOHOE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ROM and after this date, & Discount of 20 per cost. on the current rates of Premia will be allowed to all contributors.
ROBERT S. WALKED & Co.,
Agents, Royal Fasurance Company. 1162 Hongkong. 24th June, 1972 PHOENIX PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents to the above Company at this. Part, are prepared to graal Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. af 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1968. -YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIAZ
TION OF SHANGHAI,NA
UAPITAL AND SURPLUS 765,000 TAELA POLICIES granted on Marine Bisks to all POLIC
parts of the World, atourrent rates, This Assosiation will, until farther notice, provide ont of the earnings. Erat for an interest- dividend of 15%, for shareholders on Capital, end thereafter distribute ameng Policy bölders anngally, in cash, ALL the profits of the Underwriting Business pro role to amount of premium contributed
15 per cent.
TheOosterling," us well as the Globe," after paying the Shnroholders a dividend of: 10 per cent, on their paid-up Capital, distribute 25 per cent of the surplus of the profite pro rata amonget anah of the Insurors se sve paid during the year £500 and upwards in premium, Particulars oan be obtained at the Office of
SIEMSSEN & Ça..
Agents.
If 40 Hongkong, 16th October, 1872
NOTICE:
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE. ROM and after this date the following rates
HONGKONG,"
248 Tone Register, will load here and at Whampoa for the above port, and will have quick despateb
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O 429 Hongkong, 15tla March, 1873, *FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
wel-known 4.1 British Clipper Barque
THE
*FORWARD,"
Wm. Whyte, Master, having the groater por tion of her Carge and Passengers engaged, will have immediate ceapatch for the above port. For Freight and Passage, opply to
ROZARIO & Oo, tf 409 | Hangkong, 12th March, 1373, "FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). [HEA Americau Burgue
** GARIBALDI” Capt. Noyes, will have carly despatobi For Freight or Passage apply fo
ROZÁRIO & Co. tf 142 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1873.
PUR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE 41 American Clipper Barque
EDWARD JAMES,"
will be charged SHORT PERIOD In-Patterson, Master, baring the greater portion
enrengas, viz jud.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZÁRIO & Co.
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rate patch for the above port.
of her Carge engaged, will Lave immediate desi Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month,) and not exceed $3
******* Above 3 months" and not exsood.
ing
888 Hongkong, 8th March, 1873.
do
THEA
dodo.
Above 6 months the full ranual rate,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Dog Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company, tt 87 Hongkong, 13th Augmat, 1869. OHINA TRADERS' INSUBANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
FOR BAN FRANCISCO. THEA 1 Britiah,thip.
DRAGON"
The Post Obce will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letiers, Newspapers, Books, &c. until 11 A.. on the 10th April, after which Money Orders on any of the Money Order
ees in the United Kingdom will be granted. patil 5 P.M. on the 8th April.
Letters for Hegistration will be received until 10 4.3. on the 10th April.
F. W. MITOHRLL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1879.
It is hereby notified that, a British Puat. Ofice. having been established at Boyrus, closed Mais will, in future be exchanged between the British Post Office at Alexandria and the new Office al Smyrna, Theirates of postage, which must be Written Declaration of the Contenta paið in udvados on Correspondence addressed and Value of the Packages for the Overland Smyrnu, when leaned by British Packet, Boule is required by the Egyption Government, are as follows, vi and must te delivered by the Shippers to the Letter..... Company's Agente, with the Bills of Lading or Newspapers... with Purcola, and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention of Prejudice which may happen from the incor- reatness in aneh declaration.
The Company reserve the option of formed ing all goods shipped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by Chaal in their own Steamzors, or in vessala employed for the purpose.
Shippers of cargo or Bombay are requested
Book Pockets and Pates,
20 cents per ounce.
2
2
+
3
11
3
per 4 ounces for esch
Now paper
if under once.
if above Tuner and,
under 2 under,
falvy' dunces and
rinder 4 ounces.
for inery additional 4
141113408
F. W. MITCHELL,
Poelmaster General.
Konglong, 11th March, 1678.
to take note that the steamers learing Hong General Post-Offe kung in onerespondence with the Australas Steamers from Gallo to Bombay, may call at Colombo.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bille of Lading.
A. MalYER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigaticz O's Office, Hongkong, 20th March. 1873.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIER : MARITIMES. "PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS
-
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN SUEZ, `TSMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES; ATB0 PONDICHERY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAY.
ON THURSDAY, the 10th April, 1873, at
It is hereby notified that henceforward be poarage on lettere addressed to Newfoundland, which must be paid in advance, will be as fol. lowe, vi
When forwarded vil 24 ecute each -o00.
Brindisi....... When forwarded via
Marseilles
734
When forwarded via 28 Sonthampton.......}
F. W. MITCHELL.
Postmaster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 22nd February, 188.
It is hereby polified that henceforward the postage on letters addressed to Denmark, whet forwarded via Sonthampton, will be £8 cente per half-unice, prepayment optional. Unpaid letters will be subjent to an additional charge on delivery.
F: W. MITCHELL..
Pustmaster General
noon, the Company's S. S. HOOGLY" { General Tost-Qfee Commandant RAPATBL, with MAILS, PAS- Hongkong, url February, 1873. SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Fort for the above places.
J
"It is hereby notified that benesforward the Cargo aul Specic will be registered for Lon postage on letters addressed to Norway, when don as well as for Mareciles, and accepted is for crued v Southampton, will be 34 cents transit through Marsilles for the principal ner half-onnce, prepayment optiosal. Unpaid places of Europe.
letters will be subject to an additional charge Shipping orders will be granted till nou, and an delivery. Specie and Parcels until 3 o'clock P.. on the Carge will be received on board until 4.P.M., 9ib April, 1873, (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Contents and value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at the Co-that on and after the let August next, the It is hereby notified for general information pany's Office.
Commission chargentile en Money Orders issued upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, Sbanghai, and Yokohama will be follows,
O. BERTRAND,
Frincipal Agent. Hongkong, lat April, 1879,
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE FROM OHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY
IN OONVECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFTO
RAILROAD COMPANIES.
A
AFW. MITOHELI,
Portauster General, General Post-Ofise,
Hongkong, 22 February, 1878.
On saws not exceeding £2.18 centa. Above 62 and not exceeding £5...36. Above $5 and not exceeding £7...54 Abure £7 and not execeding 10.72
F. W. MITCHELL,
-Postmaster General.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1830.
It is hereby notified for general information that henceforward the Postage on Letters ad- dressed to Ruerin, when inarked to be forward-
THE S. & JAPAN" will leave Hongkong ed via Southampton, will be reduced to 40 cents
for San Francisco, viu Yokobama, on per Lalf-ounce. SATURDAY, the 12th April, at S o'clock
P.M. taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for General Post Office,
Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Fassenger Tickets and Bills of
F. W. MITCHELL,
Poetmaster-General
Hongkong, 16th September, 1872.
Lading are issued for transportation to Tpho- The Post Office of Victoria(Australia) having hama and other Japar. Porte, to San Francisco; given notice to the General Post Office in Loa
NeClemmon, Master, will have early despatch te principal points in the United States, Canaden that articles of Jewellery received in that da, and Europe, vis Øverland Railroad and Colony are oburgeable with Custom Duties, Lus above,
connecting Lines of Steamers, and to ports in the undersigned considera it necessary to make Mexico and Central and South America.
this Regalation known to the Pablic, and to
For Freight, apply to
RUSSEL & Co. 408 Hongteng, 12th March 27&....
JOB
TOEN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA, Successor to RODMOND GIBBONS & CO.,
Bola Agente for:
"A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-state that, any letters or packets containing hai about me date, win the Inland Sea Porta, anch articles sent through the Fust are liable, ~ and make close connection at Yokohama.. with their contents, to be forfeited.
The "JAFAN will be due at Bin Fras cisco May 14th, whence daily-Passenger
EW. MITORELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, January, 1878
trains and daily Freight trains are Fan General Post Office,
over the Central and Union Pacifio. Railroad
TN conformity with the Special-Resolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetinge of Shareholders held on the Winchester Repeating Arms and Avonition, Lines for New York, and for all the principal lat and 15th instante; altering Clautes Nos. 190. Da Pont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake
391, 133, and 188 of the Articles of Association, Superior and Pacife Fase Company's Eagle cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea (such clianges to take effect from 3at Novem Syfer Fuge. ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.
11 634 April 6 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
To-thirds (2/3rde) to all contributors, wheO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,
ther skarebolders or not, in proportion to
AND
the net amount of premis conrinted by To H. 1. K. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF each,
One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, according to the number of shares held by eacb.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
Generel Agents. $14 Hongkong. 16th February, 1879. UHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY.
(LIMITED).
NOTICE
BUSSIA
T. N. DRISCOLL,
It is hereby notified for general information-
board.
Palace Sleeping Cara are ran through or that, the Prange (which must be paid in ad- these trains, making Drawing Room Cars by need) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed- day, and Beeping Oars by night; and are of ward Island, will henceforward be as follows, the latest and best American patiera beizehn forwarded við & anexcelled for comfort and convenience.
At New York, Passengere have scléction of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR,
Favorable arrangements have been made for WOOLLEN DRAFER, HATTER HOSIER,Through Fassengers and Freight to America
AND. GENERAL OUTFITTER,
15 and 47, Queen's Road, west to Oriental. £ 1927
·Bank,
碳 煤
[Feb. 1.
AWONG-KEE COAL SHOP
from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and from Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Return Passage Tickets ioned at a reduction of 20%, on regalar rates.
No Freight received after noon of the 11th
THE Proprietor of Kword-EEE Shop bags proximo. Parcel Packages received util 5 P.a.
122
Brindie) 42 cents each balf-ounce. When forwarded við
Marseilles. 26 cents each balf-ounce, When forwarded við
Southampton...... 28 cents each balt-ounce
F. W. MITOFELL
Postmaster General. General Post Oce.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified that Letrera aðûreará
to France may be sent either paid or aupaid et
the option of the sender: Ent the postare ou
Prices Current, Newspaper and Books caurot
to inform the Fuolio that his Shop bay same day all Packages should be marked to T conformity with the Special Resolutions been established since 1967, at 39, Endicott'y aitress in full; value of same is regred. I adopted and confirmed the Exor
For further information as to Passage or be prepaid. Lane, and that he bas always a great quantity dinary Meetings of Shareholders, held on the
3rd March and 1816 April, altering Clauses of BEST ODAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company,
or Ship-netere wishing to patrenise him, ary Praya Weet No 103, 101, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles of Association, (ench changes to take effect requested to apply at his Shop,
1y 1885 Hongkong, 30th July, 1872. from let Jannary, 1879), the Net Profita of the Company will, from that date, he distributed as follows, viz,
-- Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributora, whe
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For sachouSTE
'T, A. HARRIS,
Agent.
Hongkong, March 12th. 1873,
The Tate of postage chargeable on Letters addreused to France per French Facket
13 centa Per Britiel Pooket, when marked viš
Brindisi.
18
125
Potteunder Generat
HE Proprietor of W184-12 Shop begs to signé inforano Messieurs los Capier British Packet, we unrked viš
Alexandrix and Marseilles..
E WING-KEE COAE SHOP.
taines de navirea de Commerce Français the abseholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by inform the Public that bis Shop has been qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques enob
KANG BREEstablished since 1856, at Endicott's Lane, and des matetats étrangers provenant de Scarding One-third{1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve that he has always a great quantity of Best Honees autres que celles affabets à la Chancel Ganem Post-OfEce.
COAL in store for Sale Gentlemen or Shipleris de ce Comb OLYPHANT Co. mastery wishing to patronise hims, are requested-Le Gérant da Coashlat de France
General agents, to apply at hie Shop.
SANTA CE. L. DE LA FOREST. 1890 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872.
Fand
BUSSELL & Co.
Agents
& 716 Hongkong, 17th April, 1872.
tf 1069 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872,
17 100 Hongkong 24th April, 1872.
Hongkong, 2nd April; 1870.
Priated and Published, for the Prophies, by W, I. Bezz, Wyndham Survet, Hongkong