The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4950 ·號十五百九千四第
Arrivals.
日三初月八年酉癸治同
Banks.
Sept. 23, CHINA, Gar. str., 642, R. IL. Hon. nings, Shanghai, 18th Sept., General- STEMSRES & Co. Smit. 29, Mecca, Brit. str., 686, Law, Can-RESERVE FUND...1,000,000 of Dollare.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING |PAID-UP CAPITAL... 5,000,000 of Dollars,
tou od Sept, General-OLYTRANT &
Sept. 23, H.LC.M. g-b., Trac-, 400,
Palmer, from the Brothers 2ård Sept. Sept. 29, FLYING CLoun, Brit, lk. 344, S.
Courif Directora: Chairman-9. D. Bassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H FogSES, Esq. Аа, дого. Вие
| f. B. Ləmanu, Kan. Haliter, Beq. Thon. Jyko, Baq”**
Hon. E. Kowelt.
A. F. Hoard, Eng.
Milner, Whampoa 221 Sept., Ballast. 3. Jogat, Brq.
CHIN ENE
Sept. 28, CANTON, Siam. sh., 779, Heinsoht, angkal -Sept, Genom UNESE Sep 13, MARIA RICKMERS, Ger bl, 567, Wastendur, Cardiff 14th May, 823 tous Cent: Bras & C
Sept. 23, BELLOYS, Qur. str., 707, H. Schulta
Hamburg 26th July, London 3rd Aug., Port Said 18th, Sues 30th, Penang 10th Sept, and Singapos 14th, General. STEMBBEN &CS,
Departures.
· Sept. 23, PEPITA, for Iloilo.
.Sept. 23, SAN LORENZO, for Manila.
Sept. 23, Curva, star, for Canton,
Clearances,
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S
SEPTEMBER 23RD,
Popita, for Iloilo..
Hebe, for Falmonth.
Mecca, str., for Shanghai.
Chinking, str., for Shanghai.
Therese, for Newchwang
Norna, for Newchwang.
Falcon, for Wliampoo.
Saa Lorenzo, for Manila.
Passengers.
Per Chias, str., from Shanghai:
14 Chinese.
Per Ballona, air, from Hamburg, ke
Capt. Smith, Mr. Wybbt, and 40 Objeve.
Per Canton, from Hanzluk :—
16 Chinese.
Per Chinking, str., for Shanghai “Que cabin and 60 Chiness deck.
Reports.
The Goruin steamer Chine reporta left Shangri og 19th September, had fresh N.E. 038700 as far as Amoy, then rainy weather and fresh 5. winds, and a very high Southerly soo, uobil urriyal,
Chief Manager. Hongkong-James Greig, Bsa,
Manager.
Shangbai-Ewen Cameron, Esq.
· London Bankers—London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTERRAT ÁLLOWMN.
Ou Ourrent Deposit Accountant the rate of per cont, per un on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits
For 9 monthn' 2 per cent. per annum.
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Local Bilas Discounted, redite--grated onapproved Seonrities, and avery" description of Banking and Exchange basincas transacted."
Drafts-grated on London, and tho, chiêf. pommernial places in Ruropa, Tadin, Australis, America, China and Japan.
JAMOS GREIG, Chief Manager
| QBoos of the Corporation,
No.7, Queen's Boad East,
f 10631 Hongkong, 1st April, 1878.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTÀ DE PARIS.
INCORPORATED by National Degrees of
7th and 8th Maroh, 1845, and by Iniperial
To be Let.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 2411 SEPTEMBER, 1873.
TO LWL. TO. 1, PECHILI TERRACE, Elgin Streal,
"Gas and Water jaid on.
Apply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. tf 1553 Hongkong, 18th September, 1873, TO LET
THREE-STOREY Confortable. HOUSE, A in a reapnotable locality, Hollywood Road, having nine rooms and a fine view of the whole Harbour. Gag and Water Isid on.
Apply,
No. 12, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
tf 1464- Hongkong, 4th September, 1878, TO LET,
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With Passiarion on Lid Noxumher treat EL THOSE PREMISES &tusta in Por tinger Street and Lyndborst Terrace, në present in the covupation of D. RUTTONSEE, Eq.
Apply to
GILMAN & Co. t 1449 Horgkong, 3rd September. 1873, TO LET,
With immediatė posscovigu, THE HOUSE: No, 20, Wyndham Street
Geo and Water laid throughout,
Apply to
J. A. CARVALHO. If 1427 Hongkong. Ist September, 1873.
FOR SALE OR TO LEF. on the Praya, now occupied by the ARINE Lot No. 121. Wanahi, fronting
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA Dock COMPANY, fas-a-Ship and Næsber Tard.
Apply to
S. E. BURROWS & SONS. if 1950 Hongkong, IBib Ander, 1879.
TO LET.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AVOTION.
THE Underigned wil sell by Publio Aue-
tion.
· TOMORROW, the 25th Septebiler, 1879, at noon, no isis Sales | Boome, Queen's Boad,
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10 Cases BRANDY-
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SHERRY...
No. 2 Manila CIGANS. Potted MEATS.
100 Tina Habbuck's Boiled Paint OIL, 100 Boxen Scented SOAP,
An Invoice of
Also,
Coush Builder's VARNISH. „Ezíriter's
Honce Builder's
Cabinet Maker's
To close a Consigamont ̧-
Intimations.
LICK HOUSE,
三拜盡
镞四十二月九英
港香
Intimations.
CORNER, MONTGOMERY AND SUTTER STREETS, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. - THE LICK" offers unsurpassed arcoming *dation for Tourists, being certrally tooted, and having borne cars for all parts of the city pussing its dour. Its rooms and suites ara anequalled for eamfort, while the Dining Hall is acknowledged to be the moat alegunt room of ita kind in America, or the Continent, Its auisine is scoond to no institution of its kind 4 ¦ avery luxury of the season, prepared by the ablestaf oooks, being daily placed on ila tablama "Infect "the"~7IDE" FOLUTs to the MittISÉ Á” : bome, where every attention is guaranteed for the comfort of its guests that the post careful judgment of experienced won in their several enflings, can afförð..
3. 1477
NOTICE
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500 24 lbs. Boxen Bar 30AP. TERMS OF SALE,Oush before delivery in | Mexican Dolfers weighed at 7.1.7.
M. AEMSTRONG,THE Undersigned basestablisberta BOHOOL Tongue desmenting ad Arutioneer.dress, and hopes to receive the patronage of the Publicof Hongkong and the adjacent porte.
Chambers's Edgestional Course is that which i is used in the School.
1573 Hongkong, 24th September, 1378.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Publio Anotion, in their Sales Roum, Queen's Road, on
FRIDAY
the 26th September, 1878, at noon,- GLASSWARE. Cut Glass Sherry, Part, Clara, Champagne, Liqueur GLASSES, TUM. BLERS and GOBLETS, Brass and Iron cased MOKTICE LOOKS, İron Tower HOLTS, from 3 to 4 inches, Gulvanised WATER BUCKETS, TUBS and DISHES, Iron PAD.
KNIVES, Carpet Cotton 8OCKS. Earth RUGS, Bats BRICKS
ser
38RMA:For Day Scholars, 33.00 per won-
For Boarders, who wouth regaire tlie comforta of a home, as per gresment,
J. M. HANLON,
7, Gago Btroci, Hongkong, Im 1476. Hongkong, 6th September, 1879.
NOTICE.
P. & O. S. N. O
Deorges of 25th July, 1954, and 31st December, THE HAMISES Nos. 3, 4, and 6 in Seymour IVE Feet BOOKS, PIPES, Bowls THE MALWA conveying, the home hard
1866. RECOGNISED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CON- VENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.
Franes. Baling. PAID-UP CAPITAL...80,009,090 3,200,000
800,000Lst RESERVE FUND... 20,000,000
· HEAD OFFICE—14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENDY.-144, Leadenhall Street,
'04
Purrane. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SÓNS & Cĩa. tf 1828 Hongkong. 15th August, 1873,
TO LET EAT Commodious HOUSE No. 5, Chin
cury Lane, Frusessina naa bo bad or the September.
Apply lo
G. FALCONER & Co. it 1319 Hangkông, 14th August, 1873, -7 TO LET
̈AGEKOIER-At Nantes, Lyons, Maracflics, Roubaix, Brussels, Alexandria, Bombay, Cul- outts, Hongkong, Shanghai, Saigon, SaintHE Dania (Ilo de la Réunion,) and Yokokaina.
| LONDON BANKERS—URION DASE OF LONDON,
HONGKONG AGENCY.
Interest Allowed
On ourrent deposit accounts at the rate of 2% per annum on the monthly minimum ba lasces; subject to lã days' notice of with. drawal; and 3, subject to on month's notice.
On Fixed Depozits
For antha 3 per annum.
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The German ateucher. Boiling reports left Hamburg on 26th July, London on 3rd August; arrived at Port Said on 18th; left Suez on the 20th; frived at Pesang ou 9th September, and loft on the 10th; arrived no Singapore on 19th, and left on the 14th experienced fine weather throughout till Saturday and Sunday fast, the 0th and 21st, when experienced a typhoon, Compending from the NW. veering through Queen's Road.
W. to S. bad a heavy sea during the gals; the
lowest afata of the bar, was 29.4.00 same night
had beavy equalls, and next morning, the 22nd,
moderated, with the weather to arrival.
翩
The Siamese ship Caxton reports left Baug
kok on 6th September, had strong 8. W. winds to
A. PHILIPPE, · ·.
Acting Manager. Hongkong Bank Buildings,
878 Hongkong, 2ad June, 1873,
FORGERY.!
SAUTION.
A of 0.20 NOTE of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANEING CORPORATION haring
N exceedingly well executed FORGERY
the Marclesfield Bank, and haffling winds til the 18th, when got strong N.W, winde; the Sian ship Choose was also in comproy same day been presented at the Bank for payment, the and a bank, nae noknow, also have in sight;
With immediate poskession... HOUSE No.12, Arbalknot Kond, lately
accupied by Mr &. iz Vancien
Apply to
I. A. De CARVALHO * 1284 Hongkong, Lat August, 1873.
TO LET. THE HOUSE No. 1 in Caine Boad, near the
Italian Goaveb, Apply to
גי
J. J. Dos REMEDIOS & C tf 1161 Hongkong, 19th July, 1873.
TO LET. COMMODIOUS GODOWN and OFFICE
in Queen'e Rond.
C
LANE, ORAWFORD
tf 147 Hongkong, 15th July, 1873. |
TO LET.
Also,
Fairbanks' Grocer's SCALES. /
S 14lba. Jars Powderad Oatbonuts of SODA. 8 28.
500 3. QUINING
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before dolivary in Mexican Dollars weighed at 71.7. AR Lota, with all faults and crrors of description, at puz- chasera", risk on the fall of the bimmer
1575 Hongkong, 24th September, 1873.
FURNITURE SALES
ANE, CRAWFORD & 05, have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 27th September, 1873, at 2 o'clock F., an No. 2, Arbuthnot Bad, lately ocupied by
J. D. WOODFORD, Esq. The whole of his Valcable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including SEMI-GRAND PIANO by COLLIED & COLLARD, Rad VIOLINCELLO, with new spare stringe,
complete.
Catalognes will be issued, and the farniture will be on view on Friday, the 26th instant.
TERMS OF SALE. Unab before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed. at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at pur
THE HOUSES Noa 35, 87, 41, 43, and 45, sharp risk on the fall of the tintamer
1579 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1879. in Wyudbam Stroot,
Apply to
J. J. Dog REMEDIOS &C. of 1057 Hongkong, 28th June, 1873.
FOR RENT, FIRST CLASS GRANITE GODOWN
ak: Wanchi,
Apply to
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S. E. BURROWS & BONS, tf 781 Hongkong, 20th May, 1873.
TO BE LET.
on the 2016: the wind bad increased, and a har undersigned desire to caution the Public aga tuining 7 Rooms. Bide entrance for Ser}
felt from 30.10 to 29.50, sent down topgallant yards on the approach of the typhoon, which by Boan bad stained te beight, recring through West, and by 5 p.. was at S.S.E., a terrific so running fat two days, when it moderated to hight S. Easterly winds and bazy weather.
The German bark Karia Bickers, reporta Left Cardiff on 14th May, had NE winds, and in 97 days ran down to lat N., the variable winds, 43 days to the Equator, pasard in long.
quest, that bolders of such actes should at once receiving notes of thus denomination, and re- present them at the Bank for on achment:----
ED. SHARP & TOLLER, Solicitors to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation. Iar 1511 Hongkong, 19th September, 1878.
$1,000 REWARD.''
WE
THE HOUSE No. 13, Staunton Streat, con- vunta. Possession can be bei on. Ist proximo.
"Apply to
J. H. COX...
41, Queen's Road. if 918 - Hongkong, 101 June, 1873
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
7ITH reference to the above AdvertiADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1572.
ment, the undersigned offer a reward of 22.30 W.; the 25th Jane; got indifferent ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person 8.E. trades, and variable moderate SE. winde with rain to the Cape of Good Hope, passed in or persone who will give such information 39 S. laf. on the 30th July, running down the will lead to the detection and conviction of the Fasting had variable Southerly windes made Perpetrators of the forgery.
Juva Head 3rd September: passed Anjer azue creatug; cleared Banca Straita on 7th up the Obian Sen had fine weather with moderate S. W. monsoon till the 15th, when ia lat. 19,30'N.. and long. 115,34 E., gala commenced to blow from the N.W., through W, to S.B., sea and wind increasing to a typbonn; be fell to 2890,
Selicitors to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bankas
Corporation, In Hits Hongkong, 10th September, 1873.
ED, SHARP & FOLLER-
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
on the afternoon of the 20th when the hurrie No. 141. was at ita beight, the seas sweeping the decki and washing away bulwarks on both sides at 44.0. of the 21st, it moderated, when got fine -weather to arvivak
Vessels Expected at Hongkong. (Corrected to Date.)" Passer Kon FTORS.
Dates Meronà Nowoutle May 9 Ardito..
Uurditi... May 13 May 19 May 26 May 25 1.Juno. 8 ...June 10
Juvs · 21 Jnne 26
Aureola...Cardi
Moms Day Imbrador
..Cardiff.. ..Newcastle
MeNear...Ponare. Allert Vistor..... London. City of Foochow Cardiff, Yoiro.....Cardiff..
F. Calderon (s)....Greenock.. Cathair
Loaden...
Regalia (8) Loudos. Cawdor Castle (e).Ghigow..
July 7
July 11
July 15
...July 15
Dronning Lanisa. HaviborgJuly 17
Auction Sales To-day.
None.
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
AND
W
HEREAS, it, has been reported to the Government that the totes of the value of Fitry Dollars each, issued by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, have been forgol
PUBLIC AUCTION...
THE Undersigned he received instructions To sell by Public Autation, on the lat day of October, 1873, at noon, on the WEDNESDAY,
Premises,
-.-
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All that Picce or Parvel of GROUND inated between Bridges and Rorio Streets, and Registered in the Land Office, as Laland
therent
or together with the Fight Houess For faciter particulars, apply to the Under signed."
-NOTICE,
[PRICE $21 PER Monte.
Intimations.
NOTICE
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Member ALL claims against the Ship GUINEVERE held at the Hongkong Olab, TO-MORROW-TO-DAY, the 24th instant, or they will not be EVENING, the 24th fustunt, at half-pset six acknowledged o'clock.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co, 24-1574 Hongkany, 23rd:September, 1873.. EDWARD BHART
Ron Becretary.
FOR SHANGHAI. 7d 1556 Hongkong. 19th September, 1973. NOTICE TO MARINERS.
CHINA SEA.
SWATOW DISTRICT —No I
TOTIC is hereby given, that, Capt. Thon.
E. COOKER, Commanding 1.1.0.M. Re- venue Cruizor. Ling-Fong, assisted by several local fabermen, bas examined thoroughly the scene of the late acgident to the Stonmobip Madras, and found Three Chimney Bluff chari be to be now entirely clear of dangere. Dosts were away dredging for the wreck reported by the Madras, but were unsuccessful in finding anything.
F. KLEINWACHTER,
Commissioner of Customs. Custom House,
Santos, tá September, 1873 174 1568
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
CHINA SEA:
SWATOW DISTRICT-N6. 2. ..... NOTICE is hereby given, that Capt. Thos. CocTER, fagmanding H.I.C.M. Re- vera Graizer Ling-Feig, reports having found
IN
took, not tanrked on the Admiralty Charter waits from Hongkong of 27th Septem.iying about three-quarters of a mile off Erst ber, will proceed to Southampton via the Suez Point of Namns, with 4 fathoms at Curt
Water. Ia position is as under A. McIVER,
Superintendent. Flongkong, 3rd September, 1873. - ----·|-4-450-
FOOCHOW DOCK
West extrême of Reiff Book just open of Doang leland 19 dep WTrac
North Point Naur N. 39 deg, W.
F. KLEINWACHTER,
Commissioner of Customs. Custom House,
Swatow, 12th September, 1873. [73 1589
NOTICE.
OWNERS OF
IN HONGLING,
ABENTER AND BESIDENS. BARRINGTON & ALGAR, HOUSE AGENTS
PAGODA ANCHORAGE,
THE above Granite-foered DOCK has lately:
been LENGTHENED to 400 feet over all, and is new capable of receiving vessels up to TO 380 feet on the keel. The breadth of the Dock i at the bottom is 40 feet, at the top 80 feet, and : the width at the entrance is 50 feet. Depth of water on the sill 13 foot, at average neap, and, 17 feet at average spring tides.
The Dost has a Caisson Gato, and is pamped out by steam."
...
A new FOUNDET for large iron and brass Jastings has recently been added..
The Machine Shop contains a 12-inch Screw Cotting Gup-lathe, Small Lathes, Drilling and Screwing Machines, Steam Saw Mill, Large Smithy, &c., &.
Dry Godowns are on the premlees, available for storage of cargo, k
A large stock 6 Timber, Metal, and other Dock-yard Msterink always on band.
Vesels docked for examination, rometalled, resparred, repairs also done in barbour; and iron ships and steamers cleaned and painted, at moderate charges, Paxtonlara 'can be obtožbe, ed at the Dock, or on application to the under. sigred
The Steam Tag Woong is in thorough tow vessels to or from sea, it resonable rates. working order, and is available at all times to
· JOHN FORSTER & Co,
tf 1039 Fooctice, 18th June, 1878.
NOTICE. HE interest and responsibility of Mr. S. EZEKIEL, in our firm in Hongkong, consed on the 31st December, 1872.
E. D. SASSOON & Co. Im 1436 Hongkong, Eth September, 1873. NOTICE.
TEEME OF SALE-One-third of the pur chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of tho deed of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser. The property, to be at
E be to intimate that we have this day; the purchasers' risk or the fall of the hammer Trade ante Mr. J. I. BASE, who has also
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
takon over the premises in which our late busi Auslimer, ness bas boon carried on. All percoss indebted 1576 Hongkong, 24th September, 1873.
to our Firm ure: requested to pay the amount PUBLIC AUCTION.
of their accounts, and all persona having claing -against our Firm are requested to send in their'? ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have received¦ accounts for payment to
DONNETT & Co. instructions to sell by Public Anelien, on
Queen's Road WEDNESDAY,
11471 Hongkong, 4th September, 1873.
L
the lat Oatober, 1873, at pER,--
HAREHOLDERS in the above Company. are requested to furnish the undersigned with a list of their Contributions for the year ended, 31st December, 1879, in order that the“ Net Profits reserved for Contributors, may be distribution of Twenty per cent, (20") of the arranged. Returns not rendered prior to theURES, and FITTINGS forming the BUILD beg to inform the Public that I bave All the BUILDING MATERIALS, FIX71TH reference to the above, I respectfully Slat Colober nest, will be adjnated by the Com: TNG situated ou INLAND LOT No. 98, thie der Baker, are this Stocksins Trade of pany; and no claims our alterations subaqueat hitherto know ly admitted..
AUGUSTINE HEARD &. Co.
'Secretarice, 4m 1079 Hongkong, fet July, 1873. CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1879,
HAREHOLDERS in the abovo Company Notice is hereby given, Ung in-mhiilivar to Káre requested to furnish the Undersigned the Roward uf One Thousand Dollars offered with a list of their Contributions for the Tear by the Directors of the said Corporation, to the ending 31st December last, in order that the Person or Persone who can give auch Jaforma Distribution of Twenty-five per cent, (25 *.) of tion as will lead to the apprehension and en-tto Net Profita reuerved for Contributors, may tiation of those who are implicated in the be arranged. Returns wet rendered prior to the Commission of the Forgery retexcel to, a Free 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Com Pardon will be granted by His Excellency the pany, and no claims or alterations will be gab.. GOVERNOR to any Person, the Principal in the sequently admitted. Fiat Degree only excopted, who shall give 10-
JAS. U. COUGHTRIE, formation as shalt lead to the apprehension and epaviction of one or more of the guilty Parties.
By command,
CECIL OSMITH,
Adding Colonial Secretary. 1m 153 Hongkong, 10th September, 1873,
NOTICE,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
H EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AN Agency of the Corporation has been opened at Amoy, under the large of Mr. H. ABENDROTH.
By order of the Court of Directors,
To H. J. E. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS F RUSSIA.
T. N. DRISCOLL; ·
CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, BOSIER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER
45 and 47. Queen's Road,ext to Oriental tr 1927
Bank
NG:
AFON
[Feb. 1.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
BY APPOINTMENT TO
H. E. STR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
Gevarner of Hongkong;">
- AND TO
A. I, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA
Invites inspection of his large Coltention of VIEWS of FooCHOW, Swarów, HONGKONG, CANTON, and Macao.
-WYNDIZAH STREET,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager. La 1501 Hongkong, 9th September. 1875,
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOX
COMPANY, LIMITED.-
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
صميم
"IHE DIVIDEND diolared forthe Half your ended 30th Jane, 1873, of $10 per share,
Secretary.
4 1082 Hongkong. 1st July, 1879. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STOA M
TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LADENHALL STREET, LONDON EXTABLISH BD 1848,
118 Undersigned is authorised to accept. THE
risks on healf of this Office, by First Cues Steamers and Sailing Ships.
A. MoIVER. Agent,
tl Hongkong, lat July, 1867. VICTORIA FIHE INSURANT COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
* " THE LONDON MISSION PRINTING "OFFICE,"
No. 20, Aberdecu Street.
The whole to be at the Purolaser's risk on she fall of the bamser, and to be removed frosu the premises within one month after sale..
SPECIAL CONDUTIỪNG VAŇ, be learned fron the Undersigned, or by application at the ** Løm- į don Mission Hau.e.” ̈
TERMS OF SALE-Cuab before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17. The lot vr idea, with all fauits and criora of description, at purchases' risk on the fall of the hammer.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co": 1449 Hongkong, 2nd September, 1878,
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NOTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON
$2,500 BACH
OR $500 FEB SKLADE
:
Mcare, BOYNETT & Co., and will re-open the premises lately occupied by them on tuu Tóth instant, in, the Millinery, Dress-making, and General Drapery business, under the same or style pi BAKER & Co
“TU. BAKER, -
34, Queen's Rond. Im-1472 Hongkong, 4th September, 1873. MB. WM. ROST. i.anthorized to sign the YL., name of our firm on and from this day.
CARLOWITE &`Do Hougkong and Canton,
1st September, 1873. [1m 1444
THE Stonmattip
THE
"CHINKIANG;",
J Hogg, Muster, will be despatched for the above port TO-DAY, the 24th at at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply
ESSEN A CUR 1578 Hongkong, 24th Fopters r, 1973. FOR SWATOM, AMOY AND FOOCHOW
Steamship
"YESSO,"
Captain Aalton, will be despatched for the above ports on FRIDAY. the 26th instint, at 11.
For Freight of Puss,ply to
"DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 1577 Hongkong. 34th Septeinbar, 1878.
NOTICE
THE
THE business of the Underaigued will, from this data, be conducted andor the mains and style of. EpWARD NORTON & Co.
EDWARD NORTON. ROBERT LYALL. it 1371 Honking. 22nd September, 1873," HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAÇAO: STEAMBOAT COMPANY,..
LIMITED,
NOTICE:
FTER SATURDAY, the 27tir instant, the
A Lot of DEPARTURE of the steagar for noap on Saturdays, will be at 2 P., on other days.
By order of the Board of Directors,"
AUGUSTINE HEARD"& Co,
General Agents. 1567 Hongkong, 2nd September-1878,- THE HONGKONG HOTEL. QUEEN'S ROAD (CENTRAL)
PROPERTYE Undersigned, Leeser, bag to thank their many Patrons and Friends for their
AND VALUATORS,
9, Hollywood Road, Hongkong.
DABRINGTON & ALGAB baving bad S
FenTo experience in the above Business, undertake the persons Collection of Rents, electing Repairs, and Gonerni Management of House Property, at a wooderate mie of Com mission. Valuations, &c., made,
BETERENORS. Soourity if required: 1470 Hongkong, September, 1879.
KROPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (GERMANY.).
SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN
.F. PEIL,
| "past uupport und favors; and inform, them, that they now having secured the Lesse for the next five years, are enabled to make | thorough change in the Establishment. The Frenuisce are being refitted to ensureis perfect first-class accommodation to families -and- single persons.
Wines and Spirits of the very best quality only are used...
Meals on be bad at any hour of the day ut the following reduced prices—
Breakfast
Tilho....... Dinner......
0.50 cents.
0.75
100
For the three mealyn day 1000 per month. For two meals a day, or 30.00
Tiffin and Dinner only). Private arraugetents for boarding, with meals, can be made at mich a reasonable rate to secure permanent enstomers.
Private gentlemen, froni 12 18 person messing together, san have a separate dining. room to themselves: Tais being the only largest establishment of its kinda in Hongkong, gentle min favoring with orders for private or pai £1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany, dinners may rest assured of the undersigned
giving them every facility and satisfaction. NOTICE.
DORABJEE LEINGKED,
Proprietors. In 1525 Hongkong, 13th September, 1973: NOTICE.
J
HONGKONG FIER AND GODOWN COM.
PANY, LIMITED.
i
THE bosiness of the above Company will bTEAMERS leaving thin port requiring LOSED From the 1st August pruzino, COAL, can obtain it, from the Under- natifurther witice.
By arder,
MICHAEL MOSS,
Secretary, 1231 - Hongkong, 30th July, 1873
A. S. WATSON & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS
TO
MR.S; THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
AND
H.D. THE GOVERNOR,
signed.
W. G. HALE * Có
Suigen 1551 16th September, 1876,
WANTED BY'A EUROPEAN. SITUATION to attend on a Lady or
A Family in the Coling, or having the da
B to anonce that they have just rem
ceived a Choice Assortment of PERFUMERY and TOILET BEQUISITES, particularly adapted for the bọt resoon,
1976 Hongkong, 19th Jane, 1878.
"
HATAVIA SEA AND FIRR INSULANUR
COMPANY.
long preferred. A good needle-worian, and willing to make herself generally useful. Ad drage, A. Daily Press Office.
La 1988 Bengkong, 25th August, 187à. —— —་ HE Undersigned have been appointed Sole Agous for the Sale of their Goods in Hyagkong and Obina by Messen. J. & B. Ter nent, Gluegowand Merce.David Oraar & Sons
ARNHOLD SARBERG & Co. -410 Hongkong, January, 1867.
Notices to Consignees,
8. 8. BELLONA, FROM LONDON,
- PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agonis in Hongkong for the above-named Company, arepropared to grunt Policies gainst Sou links at current rutes.
RUSSELL & Coll (af 1022 - Hoackung, 1st April. 1805. HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAOONSIGNESS of Goods by the above
STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
Steamer are bereby notified, that the Cargo is being discharged, landed azd stored, ut their risk, into the Godowne of Meuara. T. £. Hook Son & Co., whence delivery may be ob tained.
NOTIUE,
THE Stoomer POWAN wijl henceforth run TRE
under the Customs Regulations for River Steamers, carrying Cargo and Passengers be tween this port and Chaton the size as tho KIN SHAN and KIUKIANG. The Tariff for Cargo per ROWAN is considerably lower for 1426 | aɖetain articles then that for day steamers, Jusuf that may to guerdon burd the steamer, at the Company's office, or at the
WY have wothorized Mr. BENET J'ATHEYER and Mr. OSCAR WIELER to sign our firm per procuration from this date,
BOURJAU & Co. Hongkong and Shangbai,
NOTICE.
1879.
Goods remaining in store after the 30th instant, will be subject to rent
Consiguen aro, requested to and in their Bill of Lading to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
*
if 1579 Hongkong, 24th Septomber, 1873.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
CAPITAL-1,250,090 DoiLLE, IN 500SHAKLEE Partnership bitberto existing between Agencies in Capton aud Maced
CHARLES VINCENT and ROBERT HAN-
This Stester leavce HONGKONG on MONONSIGNEES per Company's steam NAN CAIRNS, AS Marine Surveyors, under the DAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, 40
HECTOR are beroby notified that the Style of VINCENT & CAIRNS, ceased the P., and CANTUN the ornate days, (Sunargo is heing discharged into Craft, landed day by mutual consent The said ABLES days excepted), at 5 r.M. VINCENT Pelirės, and the mid Robert Ran- NAH CAIRNS will in fetare carry on the Buzi- news in his own name.
FAID-CP CAPITAL, $50,000;"
Frovisional Cammino Thomas Prxt, Esq, of Masare. Birloy & Ou, 8. D. SABSCON, Bag, of Messia. David Sassoon,
Sons & Co..
A. JUOST, Eaq of Mosers Siemisen & Co. H. Lowcock, Esq., of Messrs. Gibb, Eivingitõu
& Co
HIS Company, with its Head Office at
Hongkong, and agencies at the various The Hon P. RYRiz, of Messrs. Turner & Co. Treaty Ports in China and Japan, is prepared The Hou JAS. WHITFALL, of Messrs. Jardius.
to issue Policies of Ineursus, at the current rates of Fremium at the rospective places.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &o,
Secretaries
567 Husskoar. Ist April. 1871.
IMPURIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
will be payable at the HovGKONG AND SANGRE HAI BANK on and after THURSDAY; the
8th August
By order,
A
Secretary
ROBERT DUNCAN,
1 1393 Hongkong 26th August, 1873. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY, LIMITED,...
Matheson & Co.
H. B. LEMAN, Esq., of Meners. Gilman & Co.
MEDINE, THE
TUESDAY, the 1st July, 1873, it was resolved to continue the Society from the Is öf Janwuy, 1874, on the basis of a continuous Office, with an annual realiatient of the Share
RH. CAIENS No. 1 Club Chambers,
Hongkong, 19th August, 1978. tl 1371
■HE intereat and responsibility to our Erm
of Mr. JOHN E. SMITE cased on the 50th of April list.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.
tt 708. Hongkong, lat bay. 1873..
V RAR & COZDEs has this day been nå.
mitted a partner in our figas..
A. CORDES & Co. if 458 Tientein, 1st January, 1873.
OHN SKINKER SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA,
Solo Agent on the Pacific Coast for:
this dute until further notice, and to increase the number of Shares to 800 of Winchester Repeating Arme and Ammanition. Beturn of Twenty per cent (20%) will be $2,500 osch, with $500 per Share paid up, in DuPont's Blasting and Sporthug Powder. Lake ands on the Premia sharged on all Instead of 250 Shares of 35,000, with 1,000 per Superior and Pacific Fase Company's Safety. anoes effected with shia Office, soch Return Share paid being payable on the issue of the Policy.
Imperial Hire Commons Cesto
Agents, Inperial Fire Trance Company 1159 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872. PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
DE.
applications for Sharea in the new Society,
Fuso
at the Godowns of the undersigned, in, both
By order of the Board of Directors, as it will lie at Consignees risk. The cargo
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agente,
uf 1545 Hongkong, 17th September, 1973,
STAĢ HOTEL,. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL--
ROM his date, SINGLE MEALS at the I above Hotel will be CHARGED at the following reten 15-
Breakfast.
Tifihti
Dinaor
50 cento.
50
+
WM. DOLAN.
will be ready for delivery from Craft of Godown
and after the 17th September, 1873. 1973, will be subject to Rent.
Goods undelivered after 24th September,
རྞ-, ཀ་ BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
74 1551 Hongkong, 17th September, 1878.
S. 8. TRAQUADDY.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
ProprideONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. S. Copernic,
Im 1640 Hongkong, 10th September, 1879, from London, in connection with the
A. MILLAR & CO..
Ho
✔
TOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS, COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS,
No. 1, Queen's Head First and Nullah-Land,' Opposite H. Naval Doek Yard. 387 Hongherig, Ist Marob, 1871.
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
above steamer, are heraby informed that their. Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godown whence delivery may be obtained from THURSDAY, the 11th inst., 1-30.70 Trending N
OPTIONAL CARGO will be forwarded to its destination, urless intimation is received from the Consignees before TN. TO-DAY,request- ing it to be loaded here.
12 May 8. in the subjoined form, will be received pntil of our partners, manied WONG-DEVOR, Noon of Saturday, the 15th November next, at the steamer Uity of Bacter, bound for this Port. Lately took a pusage from Shanghai by the Office of the Society in Hongkong, and On bis embarkation, he was already indisposed, until Noon of Saturday, the 1st November next, but on the following day after leaving Shang Secretary to the Municipal Council for undergigped: tr
A PELICATIONS for the appointment of At the neveral Agenotos of the Moiety, bo became so seriously ill that he departed the Foreign Community of Shanghai, residing
No. 340,
6m) (Formerly occupied by Athletic Club [513 ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1879. Undersigned having hoon appointed Forms of Application for Sures are obtain thidlife. Through the kindpean of Capt. BoyEX north of the Lang-king-pong, vacant by the
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
5
Agents to the above Company at this Fort; are prepared to grant Policies against SHAREHOLDERS in the above Coupeny Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or
are requested to furnish the undersigned In Goods stored therein, and after this date, and antil further with a list of their Contributions for the year
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co. notice, a Dissonnt of Twenty por cent. ending 31at Deocber last, in order that the (20%) pon current local rates of Premia, will distribution. of Twenty per cont. (20*5 of the
tf.717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1868. bo relarued on Insurances nysainet fice, effected Natt Profils reserved for Contributore, may be
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, with this Office::
arranged. Returne not rendered prior to the NORTON, LYALL & Co. 31at October nezt, will be adjusted by the Con Agents, pany, and no claims or ulterations will be aut
Boquently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Manegers.
t 1374 26th June, 17 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
if 1069 Hongkong, 1st July, 1873.
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
(LIMITED).get
NOTICE.
able from the Segretary in Hongkong, and from the Society's Agents at the various port
By order of the Provisional Committee,
~N. J. EDÉ,
Storebry
To the Provisional Gammajttee of the
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTOR.
GENTLEMEN,—
the porpe, however, was wrapped up with can-death of Mr. A. J. JOHNSTON, will be received vas, and we conveyed to this post, so that the up to the Blat December, 1876, and should be body might be buried in his native country. addressed to the Chairman of the mid Council. To leard this net of the Captain's benevolente. this potice is hereby giveb
The pay and allowance atkroking to thelup. | pointment are
SHANG-WO-TYE SHOP.
74 1550 Hongkong, 18th Septéger, 1878. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCH OOMPANÍ
REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF FREMIUM." INTIL further cuise the following Annual Un chiared for thetranos Detached & semi-detached Dwell) sing Honeos removed freai tow;
And thair contents.
ROM this date, till fortbor notice, z die. POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY boted Innually to Droportions to whether art and all subsequent Galls, and to absoribe the Othor dwelling Horse, used atriot-
count of Twenty per cent. (20/3 upon the current local rate of premia will be allowed
upom idearances effected with this Company..
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co
of 1109 Hongkong, 27tší Juna,-1872.
Agents.
·Agent.
CHAS, I. MORGAN,
19 966 Hongkong, 18th June, 1873,
I hereby request that you it allot DOLICIES granted at current rates on Mato Shares in the above Sadiety, and in
rine Risks to all parts of the World. En agree to accept sach Sagres or any lesember odordanos with the Company's Articles of An you may allot to and agree to pay the sociation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distri-irst Call of Five Hundred Dollars per Share, holders or not, in proportion to the wet amount Articles of Asociation when called upon to de of Pramia contributed by euch, the remaining 80. third being carried to Reservs Fond.
Gentlemen, - VLYPHANT &'05,
General Agents, 051 Hongkong, 17th April, 1878.
1135]
Your obedient Berrunt
Nasto Address
per
Pay-Taels 4,000 per annum, with Residence unfurnished, Fuel, Qua, and Medical attendance. Full particulars as to the duties of the Offico can be obtained from the Assistant Secretary, at the Municipal Offices; and candidates apply ing will be required to furnish satisfactory Le timonials of character, with written information as to their age, profession, business experience,
Vargo remaining unclatured after, MON DAT, the 15th instant, at room, will be subject trent and landing charges;
Bits of Lading will be countersigned by the
””"་
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
1496 Hongkong, Sth September, 1973.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
ÖNSIGNEES of the followise carge ara requested to send in their Bille of Lading to the andersigned for countersignature, and tako immediate delivery; this Oargo and bord landed and stored at their risk and expense..
No fire insurance has been effected. cent.linguistic acquirements, and any other partion.
·C. BERTRAND, lure tending to blow their qualißoptions for the
Frincipal Agent Ea" Tigre, 29th March, 1973. By order of the Connell,
No mark
I case,- EDWARD B. SOUPEK,..
Hoogly," 13th March, 18737 Assistant Sucretory. No mark
or sent, position opplied For.
Godowns, OBoes, Shops, Co., andj by na such, and their contents, their contente.
1 por cent GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents Experial Firo Insurance Company. if 804 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865.
COUNCIL BOOM,
No. 15, Hogan Road,
Shanghai, 28th Aug., 187
*(1510
1 basket Iron Chain
En Ava, 27th August 1878. PS, No. 34/35
2 gange Myrchnudies.
Hongkong, 20th September, 1873,