No. 5287
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 27ra OCTOBER, 1874.
號七十八百二千五第
Arrivals.
日八十月九年戌甲治网
Banks..
To be Let.
October 20, Dramant, Gergman back, 290, T
THE ANGLO-CALIFORNIAN BANK,
(LIMITED).
TO LET,
om 1st November gezi,
Streat,
JULE
Water and Gus idag.
Apply to
J. A. CARVALHO.
In 1890 Hongkong, 1st Octubor, 1874
TO LET
Auctions.
PERLIC AUCTION:
Akerinamu, Kobe 15th October, Goue 412, DATA ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. HOUSES Nos. 27 and 91, Wydation, at the Godowns of Mceara. LAND-
rai-WM. Puran & Co. October 26, CARHICKS, Brit. ship, 916, Carr, Manila 18th October, Ballast -ORDER. Uctober 26, ALTONA, German steamer, 1,179,
K. Hare, Saigon 21st October, Rice and, Cotton.-W. Peyrau & Co. Cotton.
British str., 1,265, October and and Sundries Swren
October 26, GLENUTLO,
BETTERFIELD & October 26, Manacea, British steamer, 1,014, 9. Stallard, Shanghai 23rd October, Gaucrál.-P. & O. 3. N. Co October 26, Dean, British steamer, 1280,
George Lee, Bombay 6th October, Galle 12th, Panany 17th, and Singapore 20th
Ceneral-P. & O. S. N. Co
Departures.
October 26, Yeaso, eti, for East Const "October 26, Fan.cov, for Whampoa. October 26, Aaux, str., fur Canton.
Clearance.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE
OCTOBER 20я,
Amoy, for Canton.
Passengers.
ARRIVED
„Per Diamant, from Kube:÷
7 Chirene.
Per ditona, str., from Saigon Mr. Daprix and 108 Chintoe. Per Maca, str.. from Shanghai.
For Hongkong Lieut. Kerr, S., Mr. Me Oregor Smith. Sing Hung and Bt Chinese. For Singapore.-1 desk and 1. native Servant. For Venice-Mesara, Carmichael, Mareball and Sabmidt. For Malta, Mr. and Mrs. Woolley, For Southampton-dessin. J. P. Collon and
Gurdnet.aud dermat.
Per Delhi, str.. from Bombay) &6, +--
For Henglong
From Southampton-Miss Reevas, ond Mr. W. Legge From Penang.-31. Chinese. From Singapore.The Hon. Major McNair, Mias McNair, Mre, Scott and obild, 1 Europeat fe malo nervant, and, 1. Chinese servant," Mv, À Caldecott, and 2 Chinese,.
For Slungkat.
From Southamptonr. and Mrs. W. Bruce, Mr and Mrs. J. Wlkin. From Singa. pore Mr. H. Labe and Capt. Caldbook.
For Yokoham,
From-Southampton-W. Look. From Singapore.Mr: P. Hoperoft.
DEPARTED.
Per Yokes, atr., fer Blast Coast.—
Fer Amoy. Menera, Harlviguen and lear
Reports.
The P&O. steamship Malicia reports tefti Stringlini on 23rd Dotober, and had moderate monsoon und fair weather all the way,
The British stedmachip Glengyle reporte left Shanguri on October 2004, and Ningpo on, the 23rd, and bud modente N.E. cousuun api kre weather through bitt
London Office, Angel Cout New Forle Agoals, J. & W. SELIGMAN & Co., 91, Broad Street. AUTHORISED
CAPITAL STOOK$6,000,000. TILL receive
maire Outleticas, or end and remuge and Bullion, loan Money, ant saue Letters of Credit available throughout the world.
FRED. F. LOW. by 18871 HON
-IGN. STEINHART, Managers. JONGKONG & SHANGAAT BANKING
CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 of Dollars. RESERVE FUND 775,000 of Dollars.
Court of Dircetusk Uhairman-W. IL FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-The Bon. R. ROWETI. Nel. Ande6, Bent/3. F. Hoard, E 1. R. Beliton, Sag
Eluppies. Stan
J. F. Gordon, Esq
8. . Sunnus, Biq. Chief Manager. Hongkong June Greig, Esq., Manager. -Shanghai-Kwon-Cameron, Esq... London Bankura-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTERJET ALLOWED, "
On Current Deposit Accounts it strate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits:----
For 3 months 2 per cent, per soyum.
5
▸
10
י.
LOOAL BILLS DISZSUNTED, Credits-granted an approved Beotrition, and very description of Banking and Exchange
bustness transnoted.
Drufia-granted on Landon, and the shif oommercial places in Europe, India, Australía, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chief Managor, Offines of the Corporation.
No.-1, Queen's Road East,–
Hongkong. 8th August, 1874. QUE QUEENSLAND NATIONAL BANK. LIMITED Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1859,
VAPITAL, £500,000.
HEAD OFFICE, BRISBAND. DIRECTORS: HON. F., HART, M.L.C., Chairman. Fox, A. B. BUCHANAN, H.L.C. How. THOS. MILWRATH, M.I.A.
AUDITCRA FREDERICK ORME DARVALD, ESQ. W. F. DIGBY, Esq.
GENERAL MANAGER: E. E, DEURT. BRANCHES:
"BEENLEIGH.
CFARTERS TOWERS.
COOKTOWN.
GYMPIE.
MARYBOROUGH.
MILLCHESTER
ROCKHAMPTON.
ROMA.
STANTIORTE.
TOOWOOMBA.
TOWNSVILLE:
~*~AGENTS IN LONDON:
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON ;
THE white, or part, of drg-Residence-known;
KAWY THE HERMITAGE.
"Apply to
T. ALGAR
Bolhood Houd. .977 Hongkong, 23rd June, 1874,
TO LET. 【D PREMISES at present oompied by OF COSTANE, un'a Hond.
- T
Apply to
G. FALCONER.
t 1070 Hongkong, 7th July, 1874.
TO LET,
With Passession on the Let-of March,
Busius PREMISES and Dwelling HOUSE ou Queen's Rond; at present in the occupation of Méɛaru, LAHERT, ÁTKINSON & Co. Apply to
ROBT. 3. WALKER & Co. tf41 Haugkong, the January..1974______
TO LET, With Posacenton on 1st September,
PENSARY
THE OFFICES over the HONGKONG DIS
Apply to
-A; S. WATSON-&-66-
if 1340 Hongkong, 27th August, $874.
TO LET,
WE Porscarian on the 1st December: HE Desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE,
TE Dead West, now occupied by N. J. Eos, Esq., containing Ten Rooms, Bath- roomer Cat-bousen, and Stabling, de,
Apply to
THOMAS GREEN,
P. 0.8. N. Cos Office. if 1045 Hongkong, 7th October, 1974.
TO LET, From-st-June-nCES, FFICES in Hunt's Building. Peiðar's;
Wharf. Apply to
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. tf 78% Hongkong, 19th May, 1874.
TO LET.
ПHE PREMISES situate in Queen's Road,
CHOR TAVERN." Apply to
GILMAN & Co. tt 83 Hongkong, 28th May, 1874.
TO LET.
Undersigned will:Sell by Pablie Ans- ·
STRİN & CO. Wanobaí,
TOMORROW,
the 9th October, ut 11 d'elosk A.M.,
(On account of the concerned,
80 Bates Manila HEMP.
Cues TORTOISE SHELL. Basket-
about 1500 Piqule SAPANWOON. Coile Mayto ROPE
E" Aleay," more or less dancaged by Bea Water, TERMS OF SALE.-Cann before delivery in Mexican Dollars waigbed at 7.1.7.
ORAS. O COHEN,
Auctioneer.
1773 Hongtong, 27th Octuber, 1874
PUBLIC AGUTIUN,
HE Undersigned bas received instructione Tu Sell by Public Auction,
TO-MORROW
the 28th Cateber, 1874, it. Noon, on board thé Spantab Bargo Mi Fiyata," now-lying off the Stonecutters' Ishinii.--
About 2,000 PIOULS di SALT, in Bags, TERMS OF SALK-Cuah before delivery in Mexican Dollare weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Archimier 1774 Hongkong, 27th October, 1874,
FUBLIO AUÇTION,
MHB Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by Public Auction, UT":
THURSDAY,
the 29th day of October, 1874, at 2 o'clock P.M., instead of the time previously advertised, at Misers, DuBOST & Dole, Queen's Kond,
Under diatraint for Rent,)-- Snadry HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, STOCK, &c., comprising
Preserved FRUITS, MUSHROOMS, PEAS, OLIVES. VINEGAR COFFEE, Preserved
RAWFISH, 4.
HOOK OLAERT, TERMOUTH LIQUEURS, AMONTILIZADO SHERRY QURAÇÃO, BRANDY, CHAMPAGNE, WHISKEY, BITTEBE
CORKS, Platform SCALEB, 6 O shing ROOT, &c., &o. 15
English nad Berman DICTIONARY French and Engite
.do.
French and Spanje
do.
800.
"
One Sola-Water MACHINE.
BUSTS, FIGURES, Beatrio BELLA,
Bot.
****
HOUSE on Carlton Turrace, Spring Gar. Sundry Bedrooms and Óßes FURNITURE Aden-Water-rid-on. Teriak, moderate.gomprising
Iron BEDSTEADS TABLES, CHAIRS, Apply to
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
SOFASETOHETCH SS SHSTANDS, 771 Hongkong, 18th May, 1874, Ofice DESKS, 8 ES, STANDS, Copying
TO LET,
Köpek Khab before delivery in With immediate passession.
az ve Dark” “ophetet. 7(T,229 WELLING HOUSES -Nos. 2 and 3 m
JM. ARMSTRONG KAMLIK SORE, 2391 Optobec
DWELLING Terrace, which hare g
Been thornsghly repaired, and.
No. 198, Hollywood Road, Wales Kar Gait Inid on.
For Particulate, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &
t# 563 Hongkong, 16bi. Ostober, 1874
THE HONGKONG WHAEF AND
“GODOWNER
TUBLIC AUCʻMUNTS EUnded a received in actions Mirom MIS MOSTIMEE E. MURRAY, TO NAR by Puno Auction, at the Royal Hotel Frais, #ando..un
SATURDAY, MEXT, OU
tho Biet inst, at A.. precisely-
The Geran burk Ihanat reports fefe Kolej THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRAL. (FORMERLY THE HONGKONG PIS AND GO. The following Well-known and Valuable
un lith October, Had string gule in lak. 30
N, and lordt. 199 2015. fae12 Sen, afterwandeln | modérate N.E. iounsbol teatrival
g
ASIA
AGENTI IN SEW SOUTH Walke
THE CITY SANK.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF SYDNEY. The Philish ship Carricks regrets left. Maník | AGENTS IN VICTORIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AND gu Tahh (Ji baber. Had first 3 days light vari-
WESTBEN AUSTRALIA,
inds. The rest of the passage moderate THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRAL
breezes run the N.E. and fine we
bent.
The P. & O. stevinskip Delhi reports left Bombay an 6th October at 5.25 pau., Galle au the 12th, Penang on the 17th, ad Singapore on the 20th at 10.7 pm. llud foo wontber throughout the passage,"
Tire German ateamship Alone reports lett Saigon + 20an etuber. Lad first two daga A weather, afterwards from Macclesfield Bank atcong menseon. The Geren cirvoner du garlo Reimery put in to Capo St. James, captain being sick and died 3 hours after, ship then continuing on her pasangs from Amoy to New York, with tea, in charge of the mate."
Vossuls Expected at Hongkong.
(Corrected to Dale.)..
Fansolum,
Alejandro... New York Frances...............SuitⱭn. Cleopatra... Penarth. Frederick Tudor...,Cardiff Kinfaune Castle....Lunden...
Dates ..Feb. 10 ....Fob. 19 .April 8 .May 29 June 19 Jane 18 June 20 Jane. 23
Marina.......m Penuh Stefang... Penarth. Lord incantay......Liverpool. "Antonio.......Falmouth
June 20 Hamilton...........Cardit... China...... London.... July 10 BNew York. July 10 Fontenaye.......
London.....................July 13 Game Guak...Now York...July 25 Henriette Bohn. Harg. Tuly 17 Hapkowi).......... Loudon is....July 27 Windover:Lorden.Aug. 15
OarditF
.Aug. 16
Charite....... Maria... Altuna (8)..... Sorodov (s). Marco Polo...... Curdi.Aug. 25 Agamimnor(s) Liverpul.Aug. 26 Sarah Nicholson Suken Aug 28 Tames......... London....Aug.: 29. Paila
.......Hamburg........Sept. 3 London,Supt. 15 Liverpool-Sept. 9 Invincible....... Landon Sept. 21
... Cardia............................Aug. 14! ...San Francisco..Aug. 17 Newtatl...Ang, 20.
Mongol (8)... Neetur (e)..
Nanki (8)Loudon Sept. 10
Auction Sale To-day.
Noria.
· STORAGE.".
10ALS received on Biorage in Goduæns of
about 19,000-toas-Capacity, at-Waschi.
T. G. DINSTEAD, Zurten, Messrs. B. S., WALANE & Co.'s Estado. 1920 Hongkong, 24th August, 1874. YANGTZEANSURANCE ASSOCIATION
OF SHANGHAI,
NOTICE.
་
ASIA.
AGENTS 3 New ZEALAND: TE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.
AGENTS IN NHW TOBE: MESSKS. LAIDLAW & CO. AGENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO:
THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA, AGENTS IN INDIA AND THE EAST: THE ORIENTAL BANK QORPORATION.
Gra 1139)
July 21, 1874.
NOTICE.
R. P. WILLIAMS, Deod
ALL Persons having sny CLAIMS against A
HORSES
N
ALETTE BY AMU" ESSA
DOWN COMPANY, LIME NO 118Enbore are now OPEN-and
BUSINESS. Advances pade e Darg Gods covered by Exe Haute pader Oper Policice, when required.
For Particulars, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co 1510 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1874.
NOTICE
2
*
TEITHER fie Cuptain, Owners, nor Agents
of the Peruvian Ship "Esuigrante. will be responsible for pay debts contracted by the Officers and Crew of the said reserl.
H 10 Hongkong, 2nd July, 1874. pil Undersigned are been appointed Sole
Agents for
Sale of their Goods in Rongsong and Ubina by Messy J. & R. Tяs- NEXT, Glasgow, and Mears. DAVID CORSAR & Sons, Arbroath.
ARNHOLO, KARBER & CO. ti 410 Hongkong, January, 1867. THE SWISS LLOYDS TRANSPORT
INSURANCE COMPANY,.....
3
WINTERTHUR.
-----$1,000,000
the Estate of ROBERT PENNINGTON WILLIAMS, Deceased, inte of Fouchow, sta requested to furnish Particulars of same to the Undersigned, on or before the 91st day of Octo- | Subscribed Capálni............... ber nort, after which date they will not be Co-insuris with French Lloyd, Paris, $1,400,000 recounired, and all Persons debted to the suid Estate ura requested to us mediate Puy-French Company, Taris.
carat.
-DAVID-SASSOON, SONS & Co. 3d 1557 Hongkong, 23th September, 1974,
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY.
THE findersigned bere to intimate that their DEPOT at No. 17, QUREN'S HOAD, HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS. OPENED ON THE 10TH SEPTENTE, with a Stock of CLEAR SOLID BLOCK ICE made from PORR FILTERED WATER, without the deu of Ether, ammonia, or any kind of Ohemicals whatever; and are propared to ese outo Ordets for any quantiy-at-
TWO CENTS PER FOUND. SPECIAL AGREEMENTS made with Steamship Owners or Agents.
The DEPOT will be opered from 5 a. till
AND WITH
Lathe Property of Major General White 100, Trouzinal Voorner of ongkong,
The Brown Stad Horse " DENTIST"
in
All the above-mentioned Horses are quist aingle and donble Harness, and under Saddle, and ach in ascoalquied to carry a Lady.
G. A. DE GRASA,
Auotionery
1766"- Magno, 24th October, 1874
PUBLIU AUCTION. SUBSTANTIAL ENGLISH AND CANTON.
MADE BLACKWOOD FURÏÎITTEE, GLASS WARD, PLATED WARE,
Se..
THE Undersigned bas receisd instructions from A. B. VAUGERE, Esq., to Sell by Public Austion, at his Residence, Arbutust Road, on
SATURDAY:
in
二拜禮:
Infimations.
·H
IND
HOMPSO ***
Invite Inspection of THEIR NEW GOODS.
FOR THE
AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. LADIOS' DRESSES, Honя SPUN" and other new Materials,
· LADIES' PARIS TRIMMED HATS.
AND
CLOTH JACKETS AND MANTLES,
Plaiu sad Trimmed with Part 7. BICH BLACK SILKS, Ia Grograin and Ducape, PLAID SHAWIS
AND
A
號七十二月十英
Intimations. *
港香
VICTORIA RECREATION OLUE,
N Extraordinary General MEETING of A the Mombers of the abova flab will be beid at the Ony Kal, on THURSDAY next, the 29th instnet, at 4 o'clock P., for the, par- pose of receiving from the Committes a State- ment of the present 'position of the Club Affairs, and to consider what stepa-abalt be taken with reference thereto.
EDWARD HEART
Secrdery,
NOTICE
GABRIEL DUBÓST; Decoxsed,
ALL Persons having any CLAIMS against A. 'the above Estate are requested to: für- Inish Particulars of 'mme to tie Undersigned, on or before the lat day of March, 1875, after which date they will not be recognised; .and. THE UNIQUE BODICE AND MARIE all Persons indebted to the mid Estato ure
AUSTRIAN BLANKETS
For Chair Ruge,
STUART" CORSET.. COTTON AND LINEN SHEETING,
-AND-
HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY.
ROAD..
33, QUEEN'S.
HONGKONG. 1767 Hongkong, 96th October, 1874,
STEAM FERRY.
requested to mako Iormediate Payment.
ED. CHASTEL.
Frender peper en 1759. Hongkong, 24ta October, 187
[FOR SALE BY ALEXANDER WYTJ
ENGINEER, No. 159, YOKOHANLA
T
PRICE $23 PER MONTH
Intimations.
SING FING THEATRE.
PERED CANDI
THE
FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. EXTRAORDINARY DISAPPEAR.
ANCE OF A GENTLEMAN, A most Surprising Experiment of Magic. AND NEW ENTERTAINMENTƏH.' Performans to commques át 7,30 ext. Sents in Reserved Bozes....... 31.00 Pit, Reserved Seats &
0.50 1775 Hongkong, 27th Decolor, 1574***
DENS HOR DOORING and REPAIRING
British-Ship CARRIOKS” will be re- ceived at the Office of the Undersigned, until Noon TOMORROW, the 29th fast.
For Partiolais, apply to Cuptain CARR, an boned, or te
GIBELIVINGSTON & Cứ. 9.1771 Fonikong. 2711 October, 1874,
NOTICE.
ALL Férsood haying CLAINS against tho Estate of the late Captain Joux C. FINE cut to punite with the Under signed a Feraons being indahlad to Lisa Land Estate Are veqbasted to sako Inmediata
Paydičnu to
JOHN S. LAPRAIK,
Administrator.
TWOGE KES H. GWYNVES OENTRATTAM
GAL PUMPS, one 6 inab, £75) and me:1772., Hongkong, 27th October, 1874. loob, $1200
LT1BE- "Undersigned has been appointed Both of those Pumpe bare the following AGENTat this Port for Meaare, HENKY
6.;KING & Clog of London.
GRAM
THE Commodius Steam-Launet "Kampplied with there
29ft bexarna PIPE.
HONGKONG and 90W.KE-WAN from 6 & M. to B...
do.
1 FLANGED BEND. 1 SCOTION SLIDINO PIPE, With EXPANSION
JOINT, to slide 5 ft.
All BOLTE, NUTS, and JOINTS, complete. lo 1087 Yokoinmə, 5th October, 1974,
1STABLISHED IN 1990,
Gentlemen wishing to charter het for travel ling at sen, for short or long toyages, or towing. any Cargo Boat, are requested to apply to
AH FON, 19
Kwong Hing Shop,
57, Prays Wait + 1749 Hongkong, 2ård October, 1874.
Oohanteer of the Mucus Relief Fu beg to inform their Constituents and the Publio that they fate resolved to accept Dona tious of Pravurons, Chilothing, and Bedding for the Victims of the typhoon at Macao. Aoy auch Dazutions sent to The Undersigned, or any other member of the C fully resolved omitter will be thank
FRANCISON DA SILVA MAGALHAES, HIS
Beervlary, 1742% Howgladg) 2014 October, 1874.
-
W
DENTIST
No. 7 ARBUTHNOT ROAD,
be absent antil about November 10th.)
11 247. Hongkong, bih October, 1874.
ANTED, by a Respectable Young Person
accustomed to Travel, a SITUATION
OFFICE No. 3, Stanley Street
W. H. NOTLEY, 1765 Hongkong, 24th October, 1874, THE BLOCKADE OF HONGKONG. QUBSCRIBERS to the Printing Fund will
receive THIS FORRNOON, Spectinen Oopies of the Pamplet, together with a Circular. Gentlemen requiring Copies to be sent, in accordance with its terms, and in
TAZARUS AND COther games to-friende of the movament, at
Incorporated with Shearwood and Co., BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS AND GENERAL FURNISHING CONTRACTORS,
BY APPOINTMENT TO A EXCELLENCY THE VICE BOY,
HR.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, 25, 59, 60, 2-61. Bentinck Street.
CALCUTTA
BILLIARD TABLES, LAZARUS & Co.'s Billiard Tables are
sois the only ones appreciated in Tolis,
at ATTENDANT on a LADY, or TO TAKE 28 a long and study experience extending cvor CHARGE of CHILDREN, about to procaad 50 years has proved them to be the beet and to Burope. Good References: Address B. Most unitable for the climate.. Daily Frase Office,
1018 Hongkong, 3rd October, 1874
NOTICE.
DAMERS leaving this port requiring Formal, man obtain it from the Under
W. G. HALE & Co.,
Saigon
16th Stetuber. 1873.
TOOUFLOW, DOCK,
PAGODA ANCHORAGE.
CRETENED to 400 feet overalt,
and in now-capable of resuiving vessels np.
home, cre requested to give the full address of snch to the Tudersigned, on or before WED NESDAY, the 28th instant, as the whole Edi-, tion will be forwarded to England by the Mail of Thursday maat, to be bound up with the Map engraved in London, and uất rwarde distributed.
Instructions will be sent by the same oppor tunity to the Pullishers to dispose of the bu lance of the 200'Sarplus Copies, so that t Wednesday no supply can he guaranteed.
GRANVILLE SHARP,
Secretary. -1739 Hongkong, 2fth October, 1874.
LAST.
GODOWN RECEIPT, for 1,000 Baga Flour, storud the Gods of the Hongkong, Singapore, and Barnes Trading Co pang Limited.
Notice is hereby given, thut unless the said Receipt be produced to the Dodersigned within one week from date,.it will be cancelled, and auther granted.
THOS. HOWARD;
74 1748. Hongkong, 21n
22nd October, 1874.
O. L. & Co. have received a large number of very flattering testimonials from all parts of India, China, Burmah, Ceylon, Manila, Java, Strails, and Ferria, testifying to the superior make and quality of their Billiard Tables, and while thanking their Friends and Patrone in Chins for the liberal support, so long extended to their firm, world, in göligiting, farther pa, trotage, beg to mention the following faste 70 1731. Canton, 19th October, 1874 which have cordaged to the success their efforts
have hitherto met with,
sud and is onerred.
The Cushions are amaernete Lon
and unlike that
one
+380 grond het wil. The breadth the Dock | nenaprinelğle" introzpo
at the folloin 10,40 foot, at the top 80 fest, and the width at the entrance is 56 feet. Depth of water on the sill 13 foot at average meap,' and 17 feet at average spring tides,
The Duck has a Guisson, Gute, and is pumped. aut by steam.
A new FOUNDRY for large iron, and brass castings bus recently been added.......
The Machine Shop contalna's 12-inch Screw Catting Gap-lathe, Small Lathes, Drilling and Screwing Muouince, Steam Saw Mill, Large Smithy, a., &.
Dry Godowns are on the premises, availablə for atowage of cargo, &o.
*
and are machi Bugliah-made ofurants
Ne table leared U. 1, itad Ol's pren
it has been standing ready fidated for over murths, in order to sanure perfectly seasoned material.
CANTON RAOB CLUB, 1874.
ACES will take place on THURSDAY and
ALFRED ROWE,
RFRIDAY, 171) and 18th Desember.
Glerk of the Courts.
MIL.LAR & 00..
PLUMBERS, (TTHS AND BRASS FOUNDERS, ERS AND FELL-HANGERS, ED-BAWA AND NAGLAR LANG, Heard September, 1874.
fofices to Consignees,
3. S. GLENFALLOCH, FROM LONDON, SINGAPORE, &c.*
CONSIGN 288 af Cargo by the abare Every article of furniture, isothat leaves. Steimer are hereby informed that their
O. Lazazub and Co.'s Establishment, egne.Goods are being landed and stored at their risk ir, the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be abtained.
ranteed of Solid and Seasoned Wood
0. I. & Co. bere olwaya rondy large stock A farge stock of Timber, Metal, and other of new Dushions co their peculiar principle, and
which can be capplied-fer any table, the no-do so. Dockyard Material always on hand.
Tessale docked for examination, remetailed, curate length and breadth of the slate bed caly resparred, repairs also done in harbour; and being required." iras akipe and atcamera cleaned and painted, at
0.3, and Co. have always in bind a large-
LAZARUS
Oo's peculiar prinsiple, thereby making an old: tuble as good as new.
-HILLIARD LAMPS.
the 3lat day of Dotober, 1874, at Noon pre-moderate charge Particulars can be obtain cisely, finatent of the time previously advered at the Dosk, or on application to the understopt of Billiard, Pool and Pyramid Balls, Caes,
signed.
Tips, Obalks, Cloth, and every requisite for the The Steam Tag Woosung is in thorough Biliard Table. The whole of bio. HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TORE, comprising Drawing Boum, Dining working order, and is available at all times to Old Cushions renewod`ya $1,000,000 Room, and Bed Room SUITES, GLASS tow vessel to or from sea, at renaonable rates.
JOHN FORSTER & Co. WARE, PLATED WARE, Dinner, Dessert,
tf 1099 Poochow, 18th June, 1873, $3,400,000 and Breakfast SETS, ENGRAVINGS, Pier
GLASSES, GASALIBES; Marble-top HEROOTS, CIGARS Undersigned, having been appointed TABLES, WARDROBES, BOOKCAVES, Agents for the above Company, are pre. BRONZES, Porcelain VASES, Dining TABLE, pared to grant Policies on Muvit Hiace to all SIDEBOARD, CHAINS, TOILET TABLES, parts of this. World st Current Bates, alwing WAS STANDS and SERVICES,—
Brokerage of 45 ", on Risks East of Singa
Né.. pore, and of 20% on all other Risks
TOUEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agente. 1043 Hongkong, 1st September, 1874. OFFICE OF THE UIHNA „THADERS' IN- SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE,
-
and after a Buskerage of THIRTY.
and this date the above. Company
And
A PIANO,
ko.
1 Parlour BILLIAHD. TABLE. Catalogues will be jared, TERMS OF SAD.Caab before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.3.
M. ARMSTRONG,
1760 Hongkong, 24th October, 1874.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Auctioneer.
Campbell's Planttion Brand CIGARS. Campbell's Dindigul Brand CREROUTS.. Campbell's Trichinopoly Brand CILEBOOTS, PERM-Cash. Apply to
730.1
MEHERE, CAMPBELL & Co.,
Plantation Works,
Dindigul Madras Presidency
THE UNDERSIGNED begs to inforai the [root aapmonering fFablic.ot
HONGKONG, HO NAM, AND CANTON
Consignees wishing to take their Goods, from the bosts alongside, the wharf are as liberty to Optional Care will be sent on, unicas notice in the contriebe given before 3 o'dack TO. DAY.
Goole remaining in store after the 31st inst will be entjent to rent.
Bills of Lading to be sent for Countersigna. tare to
GILMAN & Co...
Agon's.
74 1750 Hougtong, 23rd October, 1874 PACIFIC-MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANK.
NO T10 E.
Six and Fight Light Lampe for Oil, or Kero aine, the latter with burners on the duplexONSIGNEES of Cargo par 5. 3. Vancouver, principle, giving a light aqil to travancdinary fron-San-Fransino-and-Yokehem lamps.
Eighteen light ring bhrner Gas Pondanta, with rod to suspend over table,
CLAZALUS AND. Co. have been appointed Sole Agents in India and the Esat for
THE NEW KATUNT ELECTRIC BILLIARD MARKER
that be bus shops established at thpwo places in by means of which the adoré can be marked the name of HING KEE.
."
hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowos of the Hongkong Fice and Godown Compers, wheuvo imediate delivery oun be obtained...
"G. B. EMORY,
Aeting agent. 1738 Hongkong, 21st October, 187-4.
8. $. FOOGLY,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
6. Fund ( Guy on bed art, da or WORKS & THREE and ONE-THIRD PER CENT. THE Undersigned bar received instructions No. 14, he bus constantly on And CE Price Lists, Canilogues, sud all information CONSIGNEEE of Cargo per §. 8. GANDE BAST POINT time during or night.
Order Books on be obtained either at tho (8) on Local Risks only. DEPOT or at the Works
KYLE BAIN."
Propricure.
to Sell by Reblic Auction, on AUGUSTINE HEARD & CƠ...
MONDAY General Aycute, the 2nd day of November, 1814, 162 o'clock 11., 370 Hangkong, 4th Jane, 1874.
finstead of the timo preciously advertised,) as his | BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE Sale Boome, Queen's Road,
To close a Consignment,→ COMPANY..
The following WINES, BRANDY, &0.-
·Baskets OHAMPAGNE, Grand Crèmant,
in quarts.
1455 Hongkong. 17th September, 1874. [OHN: SKINKER, SAN FRANCIEÇO,},
CALIFORNIA.
THE
THE Underalgud hiring teen appointed Agenta for the above Company, are pre-
Sole Agent on the Pacific Coast for Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition: Tared to grant Insurance as follows:
Da Pour's Blasting and Spurling Powder; Lake
Fass.
MARINE RISKS..
Superior and Pacific. Fiss Company's Safety in London, or at the principal ports of India, Policies at onrrent rate, payable either here, ly 925 June 15 THE TOURISTS GUIDE-Australia, and the Bust.
A BROKERAGE OF THINTY THREE and ONE- KRDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the tes of all the Articica of LB PRE CENT, will be allowed on all LOCAT
Trade, objects of Natural History, Faizture, da, &o., with the Punti, and Mandarin Pronun giation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the China Tangauge, in two Parti
The Daily Press Office.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURI.
THE Undersigned having been spoiled
BISES
FIRE RISKS
Policies granted on First-class Buildings to
extent of $20,000,
A DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT. (2017) (upon the current loon? rutes will be allowed on all premium charged for insurance; so dia count balag dednoted at the time of the issue of pulley.
RUSSELL-& Co.
Agente
Ly - Hongkong, let Jarunvy, 1676.- --
INSURANCE COMPANY.
AGENTS for the above Company, ura pre- pared to GEANT INSURANCES to the extent LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBEJ
MELCHERS & 0.
() and after this states Action of $5,000, on first-class risks at errant, rates.
will Wilow a Brokenge of THIRTY. THREE and ON THIRD PER CENT, (94%) on Luen) Riskonty
£ 674 Engkong, 1st May, 1874,
BUN FIRE OFFIUR.
THE Undersigned s prepared to Gradt Policies against Fim to the extent of $45,000 on First-oluvs Riska.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agente at 1900 hongkong, thi Jins, 1574 GRINA AND JAPAN MALING INSU-the Current Looul Raton pi Prama will be ul
BANCE COMPANY.
NOTICE.
AFTER this date is brokerage of Thirty-three
and one-third per cent. (331) will be, allowed by shie Agency on risks to ports in CHINA, JAPAN, the PILLIPPINES, vad the STRAITS.
'On risks to all other ports, the brokerage will be ten per cent. (10) only.
WA."PUSTAU_& Co.
Agents
Lf 131 Hongkong, 21st January, 1874,"
A Discount of Twenty per cont. (50 7.) upont lowed upon Inanrances affected with this Office.
T. G. LINSTEAD,
Agoni, Sun Fire Ofico. 1806 Hongkong, 26th August, 1674.
QUBEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
TAROM and after this dato, nad until farther 11 notice, & Discount of Twenty per cent. (30) upon ouvrent loant rates of Promis, will be returned on Insurances against fire, effected with this Office.
EDWARD NORTON & O.,
tt 1174 510 June, 1679.
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Agenta.
10 Casca Sparkling CHAMPAGNE, in qts.
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30.0ares MUSCATEL.
10 CHAMPAGNE BRANDY.
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Pole Dry SHERLY, Yellow Seul.
Green
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SHERRY. Wire, &c, are in Sound Condition,
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and will be Sold in Lois to suit Parolasera.
TERMS OF SALE-Uasb before delivery in Mexican Dollate weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
1770 Bangkeng, 22nd October, 187-4.
PUBLIC AUCTION. -
In HONGKONG, at the Central Market, Eru the castion of the table. MUTTON, POULTRY, BREAD, VEGE TABLES, and OLMAN'S STORÉS, &o, q[ the bear quality na
In HO NAM and CANTON SHOPS, the foregoing articles, with the addition of SPL-"" RITS, SÓDA WATER, &c,, and GAME, when
in saccu,
Gautlemen and Families desirous of patron fzing him, are requested to apply as bis shops na above, where a list of prices of articles will be furnished, which will be supplied at the saNO rate all the year round.
HING KED.
ly 742. Hongkong, 18th May, 1874.
"NOW ON SAI;Ü‚“
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION THE
-AND
STUDENTS FIRST ABSISTANT-
By Dr. DEVAN, with mony Additions, Corrie- tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography, PRICE: In Paper Wrüpper,...$1.50 Neatly Bound,
Apply at the Daily Press Office. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE
THE
PANY.
2.00
LANE
may be stained from CLAWFORD AND 00. who have consented to act as O LAZARUS & GO'S AGENTS
IN
in connection with the ahova Steamer, are hereby informed, that their Goods are being lazeddalored at their risks at the Company's Godownia, whence delivery. may be obtained from WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst,, at Nooner
OPTIONAL CARno will be forwarded on, rn- HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN, less intonation is received from the ConsigDİYE before Noon TO-DAY; requesting is to be laud-. al again.
and by whom
ALL ORDERS WILL DE RECHIVED
and forwarded to Calcutta by the EARLIEST opportunity.
[1465.
A, S. WATSON & 00, OHEMISTS AND DRUGOISTS
TO.
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGE
H.E. THE GOVERNOR,
BEG to one that they have just re- ceived a Choice Assortiment of PERFUMERY and TOILET REQUISITES.
t976 Hongkong, 19th June, 1373. COMPHENIX FIR INSURANCE COMPANY
"
TROM this date, until further notice, a dia.
T Company, are propared to graut Policies onrreal losed Tranby per cent. (20/) upon the
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigted.
Goods reusining unclaimed after SATUR. JAY, the 24th fast, at Noon, will bo subject to Pent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effentel.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent.. 1725 Hongkong. With October, 1874.
STEAMSHIP ALBAY,
ARGO is now being BALVED ex above. named Vessel. From the Damaged Con. dition of the Manifest and Documents vencived,
ts
it is difficul: to trace the Ownership of the. Gouds. Consignees are particularly requested of Twenty the of the Undersigned,
possible, a Memo, of Munds, Wambura, and Description of their Curgo. against Fire to the extent of $60,000 on any upon insurauses effected with this Company.
· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 6,
1392 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872,
NOTICE:
Austinverr.
one
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FROM this data, antil further notice, a dts- count of Twenty per omnt, (21%) upon the current gate of remia will be allowedFFEE Undersigned as rescivol instructions sponou ferroich bis Company. from it, if Naval Storekeeper, to Sell
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., {by-Publio Auction, at the Nival Turc, on
Agents
TUESDAY, the 10th November, 1874, at 11 d'aloák, 1.1.jar. Que 60.h.p. ENGINE, wil SHAFTING, COPPER PIPES, &, complote..
Andy
of 1183 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872,
"NOTICE,"
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY. Following rates will be charged in future for SHORT PERIOD Insurandes, vig!— Not exceeding 10 days, of the anaqal rate.
do. Not exceeding 1 mouth, 2
do. Above I month and not
do. do. oboding & month...). Abors 8 months and not
40. doi exoading..morethe.....
EDWARD NORTON & Co. Ageulathe Queen Imanrance Company, # 242 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1870,
Auctioneer
FIRST-CLASS RISK,
at Current Rates,
RETURN OF TWENTY PEE CHET (20%) wat be made on tho proibinm obarged on all Insurances, a Raros being payable on the |ime of the Policy...
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
Imperial Fire Laurancs Company, 393 Hongkong, 1st March, 1874. COMMEROTALNION ASSURANCE
--
Agents.
BOTAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co... Agents, Stansur " Albay, 1615 Hongkong,
Srd October, 1874 -
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO GONSIGNEES, THE Undoraigned are prepared to grant
Polistes against Firo in the above dom-requested to scad in their Bill of Lading CONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are Lhe undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery; this Cargo na baon landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No fire insurance has. beam effected. 0. BERTRAND.
Principal Agente "Donnaí? 2nd July; 1874. ...35 care Beer. En iraquaddy" 7th October, 1874
1 casu Merchandist.
pany at current rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent,
ROB. S. WALKER & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. # 1617 Hongkong. Ist October, 1873. THE Undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
the.abors Company's Fire Department,
COMPANY.
Three 60-.p. BUILERS, with MOUNT INGS, &., &c. So
TERMS OF SALE-Gaal before delivery, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
are prepared to GRANT POLICIES gajast THE Cndersigned having been appointed PD, 125, 1681 Hongkong, 5th October, 1874. TIR to the extent of £10,000 on Buildings, or Agents to the above Company at this on Goods stored therein, at arregt ratos, asb. Port, are prepared to grant Policies against -NOW ON SALE.
jest to tn immediate discount of Twenty per Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE LE-cent
on Goods stored therein. PORT for the gene 1273: Price $19. THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,
Apply at the Ugly Fress co.,
Bo
ly 790 Hongkong, 20th May, 1874,
DOUGLAS LAFBAIK & ̈00.
of 717 Hongkong, th November, 1868.
HB
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1 case
HK &0 HR in diamond }
$63
Hongkong, 15th October, 1874
do.