The Hong Kong Daily Press.
'No. 6056.
碳六十三界千六第
Arrivals,
April 1, Chow STE, Siamese chip, 462, T. F.
Stobrayer, Bangkok 22rd Fob., Rico.
SIEMEN, & Co.
April 2,
12, Fai-Ho, French steamer, 2,125, Lo- ceintre, Shanghai 30th March, Coueral
MESSAGERLEB
AB MARTIRES
日十二月二年丑丁緒光
Notices of Firms. S
· NOTICE.
Mbited PARTNER in our FIRM
R. LUDWIG ESTER MICHELSEN
from the let January, 1977;
B. A. PETERSON & O.
1 510 Amoy, March 23rd, 1877,
April 2. En BAGUA, Betish ar 995, EON INSURANOR SOCIETY OF
Thehvid, Ainoy Is, April, Gouoral--- A. MAGG. HRÁTOK & Co.
NotNA, British str., 606, Walker Swator let April,
General-Kwon
April 2,
April 2, MACOREGOR, British str., 2,4,
Newell, Shanghai 26th Marat, and Amoy Job April, Kerosing Oil-L Max & Co.
2, YOUNG STAM, Sismor ship, 701, P
April 2
CANTON.
NOTICE,
During the TEMPORARY ABRUNOU of the Undersigned, Mr. EDWARD MOORE, will not de SECZITARY of the SOCIETY HONGKONG
By Order of the Board of Directors,
N. J. EDE,
Secratory.
1 509 Hourkong, Bud April. 1877.
"NOTICE, ANS
E. ROWARD BURNID will contuot the
To be Let.
TO LET IMMEDIATELY.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1877.
TEE Beautiful Summer RESIDENCE BALL'S UOVET, No. 2, nith Oranget Layn, Large Garden, Coach-hause, and Stabling.
Apply to
4. E. VEUOHER,
367 Hongkong, 7th March, 1877.
MENU TO LIE. THE TERRE HOUSES ɔen as FLEF- CHER'S BUILDINGs, adjoining the Pro- miees of the patrol Department. Euch may be occupied as entire Dwellings or in Floers.
DEN SPACIOUS GODOWNS, Connental with the above, fronting the Harbour and Queen's Road.
Apply to
SLARP, TOLLER, AND JOTNSON." 10 Hongkong. 2nd January, 1877, CONTENUTO LET.
Auctions.
PUHLIO AUOTION.
ROD HORSES.
Anctions.
·PUBLIO AUCTION,
拜禮
TELE Undersized bas Enceived instructions
to Sell by Pábla Auction, on
FRIDAY,
LANE, ORAWFORD & On have received
Instractions to Sell tv Fublio Autotion, the 6th April, 1977, at 2 r.Mi, at the Kowloon attheir Sale Rooma, Praya Ceutral,
THIS DAY
the 3rd April, 1877, At 4 c'dpok
the following
RACE HORSE 8,
lately imported i
Dock,
TWO. BOILERS,
Ex Spanish Steam Transport "PATING,” TERMS OF BALT-Caáh before delivery in
Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. "All Lote with nil faulla and errors of description, nt purs
A CHESNUT GELDING, won Three Races chaser's risk on the fall of the hammer, in Australia
A HAY GELDING, Maiden,
A GREY GELDING, Maiden.
A. CHESNUT FILLY.
A FAST-TROTTING PUNY, with no AMERI
CAN MADE TRAP HARNESS, &c., complate.
Benedictsau, Bangkok 25th February BUSES of my Ofac, during my te roUSES in SEYMOUR TERRACE and Mexican Doljury weighed at 7.1.7. All Lois,
TYE JOONG
Tilgamese bark, 800, Hochporary absence from the Oolony."
April 8,
reuter, Bangkok 6th March,, Rice
CHINESE.
-April 2, Nuovo CONSTANTE, Spanish sob.,
204 Don José Uriarte, Manila 174, Marob, Wood,REMEDIOS & Co. April 2, Chitno-on, Chtrese ganboat, Yal
Foo, Foochor 31st March.
Departures.
April 2, ANGY, British steamer, fer Canton..
Passengers.
ARRITED.
Per Pain, r.. from Shanghai
For Hongkong Mr. and Mrs. Louvier, Mrs. Holliday, Mrs. Mariotti, and Mr. A. P. Nuo Eweb; and 16 Chinese For Suez-Mr. Zerce bofa For Maracûle--Rev. Mr. and Mr Fhome, 4 shildren, and emas, Messra. E. H. Fannen. E. J. Roge, Giu, W. Wann, J. U.. Dritte, J. M. Mucesy, and Ballantine.
Per Enisalda, stré, frota Amoy :—
1 Cabin and 840 Chinese,
Per Nornia, r., from Swaton (
500 Chinose
Per Macgregor, str., from Shanghai:
20 Obinest.
Per Cheron Chini -, from Fonchow — Mr. P. Giguel, child, and maid sarraut, Mr.
J. Giquel, and 30 Chingas Naval Cadeta,
Reports.
The French steamship Per-Ho reports left Shaoghal on 30th March, and bad light winds and bazy weather throughout.
The British steamab ip Feralda reparts lat A may on las April, and had light Northerly winds and busy wrather throughout.
The Siavicsa bark Foscow reports left Bang. kak on 6th March, and had moderate winds all the voyage, with fine contbar..
The British stenzuship Norma reports belt Swatos ou let April and bad light Easterly winda
The Chinese gunboat. Ching-on reports loft Fogshow on 31st March, and had light winds and fine wasther shroughout
The British steamship. Maogreger roparts fait Shanghai on 28th March, arvived in Amoy on the 28th at 1p.z., and loft again on lat April, and had N, Westerly winds and fire weather.
The Siamese whis Young Slam reports left Bangkok on 25th February, and bid "calm and light winde nearly all the passage to lat. 19 N.; from thence strong N.F. and Easterly wioda with a beavy seas sill arrival_
The Binusean baik Chow Sy reports left Bank on 22nd February. The first part had Bight variable S. Easterly winda in the Gulf of Siam till Palo Obi, then comtuencing, fraai N.E. winds to lat. 16 N. and long. 116 2, then light 8. Esterly winds tu 18 N, and 118.86 then fresh N... winds to arrival at this port,
Marcb-
AMOY SHIPPING.
AFRIVALS.
.,
14, Taiwan, British str, from Boagkong, 15 Yease, British adeumer, from Function 15 Alarte, British sabooner, from Yokohama, 17, Douglas, British str., from Hongkong, 17. Candace, Germin m. sc., from befoo. 17, Felbam, Britlab brig, from Shanghai, 17, Otto, German brig, from Yokuban. 19, Taiwan, Brítina stoa mer, from fatshow. 19, Hochung, Chinese str, from Hongkong, 20, Bailoung, British steamer, from 'kong. 22, Dougins, Britisk stounger, from Fansbow, 22, Bwi Yaer, Chinese str., from Hongkong. 97, Leonore, British brig, from Taksa.
22, Biatow, British steamer, from Snston 23, Tea British steamer, from, Hongkong. 24 Juno, German bark. From Oronstadt, Marchi
DETÁRTURAË.
12, Esmoralda, British otrzy lør Boogkong, 13, Adelaide, German brig, for Samainng. 14, Benarty, British steamer, for Hongburg. -14, Lepore, British brig, for Takgo,
14, Tiwu, British steamer, for Foochow 1. Tesso, British steamer, for Hongkouge 16, Willies British 3-m-uch, for Taisnutaz. 17, Maid of 3udad, Brit. Eark, for Tukan.
37, Donglas, British ateamer, for Focobow.
17. Pearl, British steamer, for Singapore.
19, Taiwan, Dritish steamer, for Hongkong.
20, Hailoong, British steamier, for Tumani
A1, Bochung, Chinese etr. Ear Hongkong
B. H. CAIRNS; Sorvagar to Local Offices.mad Lloyda,
Register of Shipping.. isb Chambers, Hongkong, 10th Mar, 1877. (8m 490. NOTICE
wae admitted a
REDDAR'S HILLMAN
No. 7. CAINE ROAD, fately occupied by Mr. PARKER..
NO. 10, ALBANY BOAD, at present (90% l'oupied by the Rev, B. HE KID.
BISNEE PILLA" PUEFOOLUM, Fur- nishadi.
Apply
MPRATTON BALLET APP, DAVID SASSOON SONG & Co.
July, 1871
BAYLE&6
I 122 Hongong, 16th March, 1877.
NOTIVE.
TE bare-authorized Mr. FRIEDRICH WEST HOUSE to SIGN OUT
FIB per provaration.
DIRUKS & Co.
In 482-8walow, 28th March, 1977,
NOTICE HAVE THIS DAY. Established myself at THIS FORT A: MERCHANT and COM- MISSION AGENT.
J. ALEXANDER.
3m 41 Amor, lat Jagaary, 1877.
NOTION
R. WR. O. BOWLAND is authorized to
* 519 kivágkong. 1011 Maruh, 1877.
DATA TO LËT/" FIRST-CLASS GRANTER GODOWN A on the pluga, Warcbat.
Apply to
OLYPHANT & Ca,
tt 453 Hongkong, let Marab, 1877.
A. 4-WHEELED CARRIAGE. TERMS OF SALE. before delivery in with all faults and errors of description, et par chaser's risk on the full the hammer. 496. Hongkong, Flat March, 1877.
FURNITURE SALE.
ANE, ORAWFORD & O‰; have received stractions to Bell by Public Auction, on
-BATURDAY-
the 7th April, 1877. at 2 odlook Myat Nu 13, ****** Old Bailey Street, biu Rasitonor of
J. SOUTHAN. Beg,—
The whole of bis HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising Rep-covered CHAIRS, COUCHES, MIRRORS," OLOCES, CAR. PETS, SIDEBOARD, Mahogany WARD. ROBE with MIRROR DOOR, Marble-top DRESSING TABLE and WASHSTANDS,
TO. 3. PECHILI. TERRACE, ELGIN IRON BEDSTEADS.
INSER, with a mediate Roseaalon
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD, & Üs. tf 243 Hongkong, 8th February, 1877,
TO LET THE UPPER PORTION of Nos. 12 and 14
QUBEN'S ROAD,{ The DWELLING HOUSE, No. 2, Goran
Apply to
MIN ONE PER NAME per procura STREET
tion.
WILLIAMS & Co.. 61933 Swatow, December fet, 1876.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK”& Co. 1804 Hongkong, 99th March, 1877.
**** TO BE LET.
Go Also,
Què HARMONIUM. Catalogues will be intued, and the Faraiture will be ou view on the morning of the Sale,
TERAH OF SALE.—Quaù before delivery in Mexionu Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Ali. Lata, with all faults and error of description, nt par chaser's riak on the fall of the bammer, 512 Hongkong) 2nd April, 1877...
SATURDAY,
· PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructiorie wo Commodions HOUSES, in Queen a £ to Bell by Publio Anction, on and after the 16th November, 1876, bad ROAD EAST.
Reat, $5 per month. Apply to ator-named Dispensary will be married on by stro Undersigned,
W CRUIOKSHANK,
ON
Managert
ti 1867 Hongkong, 21st November, 1870.
PURDON & Co.,
No: 2, Queen's Road. 1999 Hongkong, let Decanter, 1878.
TU LET, OR FOR SALE,
BUT AT MACAO.
THE HOUSE, with STABLE AT GARDEN, HCORPORATION. LJONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING facing the Ses, halow the Government Barracks, San Francisca-road, lately in open- PAID UP CAPITAL5,000,000 of Dollars.pation of an English Gentleman. Rent mo- RESERVE FUND. 500,000 of Dollars. derate.
Court of Directore Chairman--H. Horrius, Eaq, Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSUON, Esq.
Belikos, Esig
A. MoIvor, Esq. Wilhelm Beinors, Keg W.. Forbos, Req.
Ed. Tobin, Baq Hon, W. Keswick.
Chief Manager Hongkong-Thomma Jacken, Bax, Manager. Shanghat--Ewen Cameron, Esq. London Bankers-London and County Rank.
HONGKONG
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per ceat.perannum onthe daily balance, On Fixed Deposite
For 3 months' par sent. par untum.
12
P. B. COLAR, Apply to
16, Lyndhurst. Terrace, 468 Hotgkong, 26th March, 1877.
TO LEL
THE HOUSE No. 5 HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
Possession from 1st January, 1877. Apply to
E. R. BELLIÖS
if 2059 Hongkong, 29th December, 1876.
TO LET,“
With Immediate Possesion,
HOUSES DA Upper Mosque Terrace.
with Gas and Water Inid on.
Aico,
All
A First-class GODOWN at. Wanebi of ahɔvi 5,000 tons capacity. §. LINSTEAD.
Apply to 1464 Hongkong, 27th September, 1876,
A
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTED Credits-granted onappered Securities, and every description of Batking and Exchange BON basiness transacted,
Drafie-granted on Londen, and the chief commercial place in Europe, India, Australia, In 465) America, China and Japan. M
TERRAEL JACKSON, Chief Managor.- Ooos of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Rond East,
Hongkong. 29th March, 1877, BATAVLA SEA AND FIRM INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE
TO LET,
With Immediate Posnertion), COMMODIONS BUNGALOW, kovan B PASSEE. VILLA, situated at' ROBIN BOAY, with Outhouses, Flower and Vege table Gardens attached, and Gas laid on,
D. NOWROJEE, Apply to
Hongkong Hotel.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. HK Undersigned, Agata for the above Cumbre en Ages RANT IN SURANCES at Darrent Robe
MELORERS & Co., Agents, Boyal Insurance CompanJ t 1780 Hongkong, 27th March, 1878.
HE Undersigned baring Boen appointed
Agents for the shore Company, are pro-ENNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, parod to grant Insurances as follo
MARINE RISKS.
Policies at current rates, rayable either bere, in Lambon, or at the principal ports of India, Australia, and the East.
A BROKERAGE OF TRIXTY-THEED and ONE. THIEU PER CENY. will be allowed on all LOCAL RISKS.
FIRE RISKS.
Policies granted on First-class Buildings to an extent of $20,000..
A DISCOURT of TWENTY TEE CENT. (20%) apon the carrot local rates will be allowed on all premium charged for insurance; sash dis yount being dedacted at the time of the iss of poley.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Hongkong. Int January, 1874/* THE SECOND COLONIAL SEA
FROM this date, until further notice, a din
F
conat of Twenty per cent. (20%) upon the current local rates of prema will be allowed
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK 4.00.. purses effected with this Company,
agents.
ef 1192 Hongkong, 27th Jane, 1872. - CHINESE INSURANCE DOMPANY: (LIMITED).
NOTICE.
the 7th day of April, 1877, at 9 o'clock 7., at
Via Satea Rooms, Queen's Road, An Invoice of JAPANESE LACQUERED WARK, IVORY CARVINGS, BRONZES, PORCELAIN WARE. TORTOISE-SHELL WARE, CABINETS, Glore BOXES, DESKS, JEWELLERY BOXES, Iolsid CABINETS, VASES, TEA SETS, CUTS. BUTTONS, STUDS, LOCKETS, BRACELETS, NEUK- LACES, BROOCHES, EARRINGS, Mother- of-Pearl ORNAMENTS, &., o.
TERMS OF SALn, Cheb osfore delivery in Mexican Doliare weighed at 7.1.7. All Cota with-all faults and orrore of description, it par cbusers" risk on the fall of the hammer.
. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. $13 Hongkong, End-April, 1877."
GF
PUBLIC AUCTION
HANDSOME ENGLISH AND CHINA- MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Undersigned bon recaived instraina from-Mr. W. BELT. to Set by Pablid
SMONDAYANA
Anction, on
the Sub day of April, 1577, at 2 o'clock rub bis Realdince, Daily Press Offes,
the whole of "bie
HOUSEHOLD FORNITURE
ko,, comprisi-gs-. ENGLISH MADE WALNUT and MAHO GANY DRAWING ROOM SUITE, oveted with Green Rep.
I
JM, ARMSTRONG,
620 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1877.
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. bura ya+ Locived_instructions to Sell by Poble Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 12th April, 1877, et 2 o'clock PM, instead of the date previously advertised, on the Spot (unless previously disposed of
by Private That Part of Pan of GROUND,
iti Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Oon Inland Lot No. 54, comprising 10.000 square feet, mewaring from North to South 100 Test, and rem East to West 100 fort, with sepbstantial BRICK DWELLING HOTEN and Our-lovers built terasu, known'an Carlton House." Anans Crown Rent, $13140
And
That Fioz or PARCEL of GROUND, situate. in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office sa Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from East to West 40 feet, with Anbetuntial Buick Gopowy built thereon.
Also,
That PCE of CNBUILT LEVELLED GROUND, attrored to the avere Lut, and Registered in, Land Office as same Island Lot No. 768, omprising 6,000 equare feet, measuring from North to South: 150 feet, and from Cast to West 40 feet. Annual Crown Rent, $188.09, for Laland Lot No. 768.
Tas-Le-half of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the biomer, and the re- mainder on completion of the Deed of Traveler. Tas Buildings will be at purchaser'a riak after
404 Hongkong. 14h Marob, 1877.
the fult of the hammarer.
FOR SALE.
A MARINE ENGINE, of 20 Horse-FCWGE A FOMINAL, High and Low Pressure, with Extra Surface Coudessers and Tabular Boiler, Consumption 2 Lons per 21 ore..
The Engine is quite bew; was manufactured by Mesare. MATTHEW, PAUL & Co., Dumbar ton, and is now deposited in the Godown of the 16th Firm of BuSSELL and STURE, Mails.
Particulars may be obtained on application
MORRIS & RAT,
to
497 Hongkong, 31st March, 1977.
FOR SALE.
號三月四
Tutimations.
港香
́N BAND EXHIBITION OF BILLIARDS
"MONS. CAR ME..
the Great Frenob "Billiard Player, will exhibit- bin Wonderful Dostority and Skill abortly at the Kongkong Hotel for
TAREE NIGHTS ONLY. 508 Hongkong, 2nd April, 1877.
ONOKONG AND OHINA BAKERY
COMPANY, LIMITED.
H
An OBDINARY--GENERAL, NESTING of Shareholders of the abovo Company will be bold at the ContPANY'S OFTICE, Queen's Road,
[PRICE $23 PER MONTE.
lutizations.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
THE P.&O.E.N.On's Steamship
:
*BOMBAY
will love for the above pince shortly after the artival of the Steamship Lombardy with the. next English Mail,
ADAY LIND,"
Suiverintendent.
314 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1877
STEAM TO SHANGHAI HE P ̧ 5, O. S. N. Do'a Steamship
THE
"LOMBARDY"
on THURSDAY, the 12th Apri prozitio, all leave for the above place about 24 houra
4 P., for the purposes of receiving the Report after her arrival with the next English Mail.
of the General Maòngers, a Statement of 80- counts to the 31st December, 1870, and for ing election of Consalting Committes und Audi
tora,
LANE, ORAWFORD & O2, "General Manager. " 400 Hongkong, 36a cob, 1877. EX LATE ARHIVALS, AND FOR SALE, YROSSE and BLACKWELL'S
HERRINGS DA FARDINE. KIPPERED HERSINGS FARMOUTH BLOATERS. DRIED TEARINGS KIFTERED SALMON FINDON HADDOOR.
DRIED SVRATS.
FORK, GAME, and VEAL & HAM PIES. FLIPPA and CANAO'S PATES, Assorted. PHILIPS And CANAUD'S SARDINES PaILIPPE And CANAUD's ASPARAGUS,
·BOLOGNA SAUSAGES. OXFORD SAUSAGNS. CAMBRIDGE SAUSAGES. SAUSAGE MEAT... JAMS JELLIES, and MARMALADE, TART FLUITS. PIOKLES. SAUCES, Amsorted GALT SY FOOT JELLY, FCLES SPICES of oli kinda, SPANISH and FRENCH OLIVES. HEATS and SOUPE, 11b, and lb. Tine.
OX TONGUES, fo FALLE, Pjorled, Smoked, and Collared.
FERKLEY and NORTH WILTS CHEESE, in Tins, ie, &c.
CALIFORNIA PRODUCE.
TONGUES and SOUNDS, in Kits, SALMON BELLIES, in Kita EXTRA FINE MACKEREL, in Kite. CHICAGO COMPRESSED BEEF TONGUES, PICKLED TUNGUES.
CORTING'S PBSERVED TONGUES, in JELLY. EASTERN HAMS and BAGON.
VALIFORNIA OUDESE.
0. K. BOURBON WHISKEY, VERY FINE. SPIUED OYSTERS.
LITTLE NEUK VLAMS. CAVIARE.. SARDELLES. SMOKED HERRINGS. JUTTING'S DESSENT FRUITS. OATMEAL, CRACKED WHEAT, BUCK- WHEAT, and HOMINY, N
MESS BEEF and PORK in BARBOLS. WHITE BEANS, STIEL · MIRING [SCOOPS, &., &e.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. 979 Hongkong, Blat barob, 1877.
ARRIS, GOODWIN & CO THE IRON SCREW STEAMEE HIRON AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. THE
LONDON and BIRMINGHAM. SAMPLE ROOME,
"ALBAT"
16 QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG, Lnd 34, KEANOSE ROAD, SHINGHAI,
QUICK DISPATCH,
The above steamer was built. in Glasgow in 1872, by Mesara, DOMALE & Co.,, ander special errey of Lloyda, and her machinery and boiler were wade by Messen. JAMES HOWDAN & Co. ander special inspration. She was constructed to oprry a large ouego ou a light drift of enter, and is well adapted for the Philippine. Obius, HE' British Steamship State of Iouisiana, or Jaynu trade. She underwent general repairs- Johneton, Master, of 1.216 Tone Register, in 1875, when new sails, rigging, and a complete co the Wart of WILIAMS & Co. ob outfit were supplied by the Hongkong and SATURDAY, 17th instant, with 13,000 packages Whatapos Dook Company, and in March of the of Merchandise, General Corgo, which was dia
esse rear ber engines and boiler were charged into their Godowns in FOURTEEN (14) horughly overbaaled. DIMENSIONS-Length between Perpendiculara, 170 feet, Beam 26 test 3 inches; Depth of Held train Calling to Main Deak, 9 feet Sincbes; fuight from Main Deck to under aide of Awning Deok, † feet 4 inobca, GROSS TONNAGE 650 Tota. C-Built to Clane 100.nt Lloyde'. Ria. Brig Rigged.,
ENGLISH-MADE WALNUT HARBLE-TOPİZ CHEFFONIDB, with PLATE GLASS BACK and Fan, and MAHOGANY MARBLE. TOP GANTKE TABLE
ENGLISH-MADE WALÈUT LOO TABLES. BLACKWOOD QARVED MARBLE-TOP TABLES and TDA TOYS.-
TEAKWOOD MARBLE-TOP TABLES. LADY'S WALNUT WORK TABLE, CARVED CORNER. WHATNOTE, EN. GRAVINGS, GILT FRAMED URIMNET. CLASSES, STATUETTES, VASES, LUSTRES, Ao.
CAEPETS And HEARTSRUGS....... TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE, 16 feut long."
EXTEN.
ENGLISH-MAVÉ MAHOGANY SKON DINING TABLE.
MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD, with GLASH. TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARDS, WHAT NOTS; and ARM CHAIRS.
DINNER, DESSERT, and DREAKFAST SERVICES, GLASS WARE; PLATED WARE, &c.
STEAD, with HALS MATTRESSES,
TEAKWOOD CARVED DOUBLE BED.
CARGO LAPECITY-About 9,000 picals, or 625
tons Measurereal (40 feet). DRAFT--Light 9 feet; Loaded 193 feet. Sep.-Eight Knota on degsomption of 8 to
9 tons of Coale per 54 Hour BUNIKI APAɑrer-475 toma Conla. CABIN.-Uniler Avaing Deck sit; saloon, pan. try, and fire state rouge, with eccommoda- tion for 12 first chase pärnengový,
MACHINERY." ENGINE-A pair of Eluwden's Patent High-
and Lów Presente Bugiucs of 90 Horse- power pominal; High Pressure Cylinder 25 inobes, and Lew. Pressure Cylinder d inches in diameter; Stroke 30 inches, PROPELLER--Beemer excel of blades, with
one spare set of bindes. WINEO Steam Winch, with Donkey
Buiter on deck.
BOLLER -One horizontal Tubular Boiler 11
►
[JOLICIES granted at current-saten-un-bin
feet diameter, with S Furnaces, tested for a rine Bisks to all parts of the World. In
working pressure of 00 pounds. accordance with the Company's Articles of As-
MORRIS & BAY. sociation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distri.
400 Hongkong, Slat Murob, 1$77. gents.bated annually to Contributors; whether Store volders or not, in proportion to the net muKAJ KRÁĽ AND of Premia contributed by each, the remaining
THE TOURIST'S GUIDE
REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the zames of all the Articles of third being carried to Reserve Fund,
OLYPHANT & O., | IRON KEDSTRADS, TEAKWOOD Tende, okjesta of Wateral History, Farmbore, General Agents, DOUBLEWING LADY'S WARDROBE, &,, to, with the Panti, and Mandarin Fraun-
TEAKWOOD WARDROBES, MARBLsolation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the TOP TOILET TABLES WASEO Language, in two Parts.
The Daily Press Dfier,
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF.
• НА ТАУТА.
رجم
THE Undersigned, having been appointed THE
Agents in Hongkong for the above Com ponya SPECIAL ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS to the low rates of premiomi
22, Douglas, British Sterrier, for Hongkong.conrged for all steamer riske, besides which a
22 Pellam. British brig, for Takao.
——| tirolīnzaga of LIIRTY THREE and ONE
93; Hưải Yuản, Chinese stry for Shaughti,
24. Alerta, British eshaager, for Takao.
B, Yeyes, British stentner, for Tooohoo.
SHANGHAI SHIPPING.
Murch ARRIVALS
23, Ta-yeu-fung, Amer. str., from Bankow. 22 King Knan, Chinese str, from Hocks.
2 Tako, British steamor, from Tieten.'
23, London Castle, Brit, str., from London,
23, Yung-ahun, Chinesiv.str., from Tinots.
2 Faking, Britial-éteamer, from Jankow
THIRD PER CENT. (99) 75 will be allowed-
on risks to ports in China, Japan, the Philip pines, and the Straits. On rak to all other ports the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PER GENT: (15) only.
4. Honkony. 17th April. 1873.
NOTICE.
ONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURANCE.
TAMPANT
The Buses of this JourANY bus This Day been TRANSFERRED to THE MARINE INBURANCE COMPANY, of 20, Old Broad Street, London.. Agonia By Order of the Propristora
SIEMSSEN & Co,
et 1028 Hongkong, 1st July, 1874. NORTH GERMÁN FIRH INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
24 Agamemnon, British str. from Liverpool.THE Enderigued, Aears for the above
24, Your-ning, Chimene stri, from Hankow."
I WILLIAM HUNT,”
Secretary. 187. Lendenhall Street, Cozidon,
1st January, 1877.70
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY..
E§TAILSØRAM'1886. ----
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
Company, are prepared to URANT INT
20. Conquest, British steamer, from Teatein. SURANUES to the extent of $65,000, on first
25, Kiang-obang, Ubipesser, from fantown risks at encrest rates.
25, Emulation, British bark; from Newcastle.
25, Saikio Marn, Japan, «tr; from Nukataki.
MERCHERS & Co.
14 674 – Hongkong, 27th March, 1876. - -
$1,000,000 Storling. £30,000 Sterling,
STANDS.
ENGLISH-MADE MARBLE-TOP CHAM BER STANDS, CHEVAL GLASSES, &.,
WORKING, ROUES
It now ascertained beyond doubt, that large as well as email atraers can be dis- patched at the Wharf with fasility.
WN. . HOWLAND,
Manager. 1m 149 Swalow, March 19th, 1877.
NOTICE. EU. SMITH, AND COMPANY,
WINE, SPIRIT, & BEER MERCHANTS,
SHANGBAI.
G
-We have appointed Messrs. NORTON & O., DUDDELL STREET, QUEEN'S BOU, our AGENTS in HONGKONG, from shom Supplies of our Wines, do, may be obtained.
Price Liste on applicatiota. -
GEO. SMITH & Co.
Agents at
AMOYARTHUR CORNER, Esq Foooo....Mesure. NEWMAN & O CANTONA1estre. GEPT & O YOKOHAMA...ALEX W. GLENNIS, Beg. Sur 339 Ebangiai, 21st February, 1877.
FOR SALE
A VICTICAL BOILER, with BNGING
attached; 5 Horee-Powel, Fitted wi Governor, and complete in all its porta.
Apply to
A. MILLAR & CO. 1708 Hongkong, 28th October 1876.
L THEVENIN,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT AGENT for DE ST. MARGRAVI EF LIE S CHAMPAGNES, Dépôt for Vichy Watera,
C.
ED. PINAUD ET ÜIE'S PERYONEKY, N. ANTOINE ET FILS' INKS, &, ¿G,
by each Frensh Mail.
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE A Freeb Supply of FRENCH BOOTS received
44, QUBEN'S ROAD HONGKONG,
· COMPANY:
ONE COTTAGE PIANO, by FLEYEL & ME Undersigned, having been appuintod Agent in llongkong for the above-named O., Paria.
Company, in prepared to OANT POLICIES against FIRE on Buildings and on Goode to the extent of £10,000, at the usual rates, subject to un immédiate disögunt of 20
ONE COTTAGE PIANO, by KEMAR & Co., London.
An EXCELLENT EIGHT-AIR MUSICAL BOX.
ONE BAROMETER. by NEQZZTTI and ZANBEL
LADY'S IRON EVENING CHAIR and REDAN CHAIRS.
Ontalogues will be issued, and the whole t bo ou ven on and after SarURDAY, the 7th April, MEN
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in With reference to the foregoing advertise Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17. All Lots:
26, Almatia, American bark, from Nagasaki LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, THE MARIND INSURANCE COMPANY bax with all faults and errore of description, at pur-
97, Tuasip, British steamer, from Hankow
March MENDIETAETUAHI..
2, Panlab, Chinese steamer, for Tientain
21, Sin Nanging, British str, for Cheloo.
21, Bui-shiv, Obtuene steamer, for Chetou.” 21, Ping-on, British steamer, for Tonteja, El Büroobium Maru, Jay, ate, for Nagamak.
$2, Nestor, British steamer, fut London
22, Hue-ting, Chineas atanirar, for Chitoo.">
22. King-pian, Obiness atr., for Hankow.
22, Capollo, Swedish bark, for Obelo
22, Maria, Freneb turk; for Chuẩner.
23, Appin, British steamer, for Cienten."
93, Tang-ting, Chincover. for Hooke
23 Venta, American bark, for Chefoo."
24 Hunkow, British atomer, for Hinkor
25, Fung-Buta. Ulmese str., for Chefor
25. Tako, Britioja steuner, for Obeled
25, Ching-tab, Chincus atenger, for Nagel, 26 Lapwing, Brit, gun-rewe, for Nagaiski. 27, Chun-40, Chinese str, for Nowaliwang
W, Patung Braken saumes, or Kankow 27, Kiang kran, Cirinom alta for dingowes 47, E. Flickinger, Amr, str. for Foschow. 27, Folio Maro, Japanese str,, for Nagafeki, £7, Conquent, British stemor, for Nagasaki.
Auction Sales To-day- LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. At 4 PM Haña Horan Trap Hornergy to
INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Day taken over the Business of the Lagolinacre' risk on the fall of the hammer.
K-AND-SIENTAL, STRAWL TRANSIT COR-
FROM this date, until further notice, a die current local rate of premia wil be allowed ita Apar at HONGKONG, upon insurangen effented with this Company. ÍVUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co.,
Agente 1180 Hongkong, 27th Jane, 1872. THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
per and appointed
INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHARTER
OF
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer,
496 Hongkong, 19th March, 1877, No, 18, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, TO BE
Attention is invitedìu a considerable reduo ion in premia for Life Insurance in Obina.
Life Pelicios effected during the year 1875 Shure in the Bonus to be declared on Sint December for tiseerunggernier period then ending.
A. MAUG. HEATON 1465 Hingkeny. 27th Saptamiber, 187 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL OHARTEL AND
SPECIAL ACTS OF PARLIAMENT."
· Established 1809-
CAPITAL===£2,000,000***
G. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON,
7
No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD;"," Bega to inform bis Friends that he atende being ABSENT from Hongkong for Six or Eight Weeks, bouring early in Aptil, 227 Hongkong, March 18th, 1877.
ADAM LIND,
Saporintendent.
615, Hongkong, Grð April, 1977.
NOTICE.
Whare This Day ESTABLISHED BRANCH our FIRM at SHANGHAI, under tús Management of Mr. ALFRED F. O. KRAUSS, who will Stai.for us by procvation.
CARLOWITZ & Gio. 516 Canton.sizkine, In April, 1877.
NOTICE.
THE WEST POINT FOUNDRY
(LATE THE P. & D. FOUNDEY).
Att business in connection with the chore to be addressed to . '.
▲ JOHNSTON, Manager
KWOK ACHEONG. Proprietor. 517, Hongkong. 3rd April, 1877.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, TIGHT GRANITE GODOWNS, No. 80, 61, 62, and 63, and A 60, 61, 62, and 13. registered in the Land Offline as Nos, 124, 197, PRATA DAST Apply to
TANG LOK On the right hand side of the Mar-Mo Teuple
4 318 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1877.
N
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OTIFICATION
Peking, 20th March, 1877. INSPECTORATE GENERAL OF CUSTONS,
The FIRST of APRIL having been sang- ticued by Imperial Decree as the "dats for the Opening of ICHANG, WUKC, Wannow, and PAKoi to foreign-trade, the Custom-Bouses. there wil, on that day, comárenas the trans- aotion of businta.
In this connection the following appoint men have been made:-
Mr. T. DICK to be Commissioner of Custome
at Icbung.
Mr. F. EL WOODRUFF to be Danmissioner of
Customs at Wuhu,
Mr. H.D. Honsor to be Commissioner of
Customs at Wenaliow
Mr. B. MOKEAN to be Commissioner of Var
tome at Pakboi,
Arrangements hats not yet been completed for the discharge, and shipment of mrgo at | Sho-shib, La-ki-kow, Wa.ьüch, Ru-bow, An- king, and Ta-tung. Das notice will hereafter be given
By Order of the Inspector-General of Cus- Lume,
78 519]
COLIN JAMIESON, Chief Secretary Ofhainting.
NOTICE.
R. J. PENATI, PLORESION OF MUSIC,
wow residing in Hongkong, is prepared to give References can be had at, and Lettere may LESSONS on the PIANO and SINGING. be addressed nave of, DEessrs. LANE, CRAWFORD
(2024
& Cù.
NOTICE
In ro the Estats of the late HORATIO FORBES STUART, Пecond.
CLAIMS rail the above Estate'
ALL GAME
or to MONDAY,
the Sixteenth day of April, A.D., 1977, and Al! Persone INDEBTED to the anil Estate are th gneated to make immediace payment to.
PETER SMITH,
Que of the Executora. 406 Hongkong, 15th March, 1977.
EDUCATION.
HONGKONG,
T. JOSEPH'S ENGLISH SUHOOL, Cuminated by the BROтuns of the 'Ots- TIAN SCHOOL, uuder the Patronage of Right Rev. Dr. J. T. KAIMONDI D.17, Bishop of Aengths and Vinar Apostolic of Hongkong,
The course of Studies comprises nglish, Mathematics, Portuguese, French, and Chinese. The distinctive feature of this School is the care given to Commercial Education....................
Applicatione for adwistice should to ad- dressed to the Director;
--- BROTHER HIDULPFU...............
... 9, Cuine Itoad, tongkong.
The fernis are:- FIRST CLARE BOARDERS, per month.... 820, ExcOND CLASS BOARDERS, per month... $15. Prospectus on Application." 8 217 Hongkong, 20th February, 1877.
Notices to Consignees,
NOTICE. CONSIGNEES of Stemmer bringing on Car- goox Nesherlands Indin Stram Navigation Company's Steamship "ATJEH," from. Buta... via, plenes communicate with the Undersigned, and oblice,
MARKIS, GOODWIN & 05. 16, Queen's Road, 78 511 Hongkong, 2nd April, 3277. TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX Q, S.-8. 00.S S.S. ANTENOR, FROM LIVERPOOL
CUHIPPING: Orders must be obtained from
Dadersigned-est later than the Sad April for shipment per steamer GLAUCUS.
BUTTÉKFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.. 490 Hongkong, 29th March, 1677.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship Glenarincy having arrived, informed that their Goods are being landed at their their risk by the Endersigned into Godowns, when from the Wharf or Banta delivery may be obtained.
HOLE BALOTEL. Tubi by Azi WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG,
STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE,
-PROPRIETORS
EL A ONE. DINER at SEVEN.. Winco, Spirits, ., of the Beet. Quality only. Baglish, French, and German Spoken. BILLARD ROOMS-BOWLING ALLEYS.
*
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Bbang- hai unless notice to the contrary is given before. II. TO-DAY, the 231b instant,
T. GOSH AND ESTATE AGENT, Pro will be subject to rents
RENTS COLLECTED,
BROWN JONES-&-U. UNDERTAKERS
MOURNING STATIONERY, &o
MONUMENTS ENROTID,
8, KOLLYWOOD-RUAN.
THE SUNG & Gill
COAL MEROHANTS.-... Have always on band LAGE STOCKS of avert description of Oak C
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT J. LODGE : Manager,
THE Underüigned, Agents at Hongkong Tor -20, Old Broad Street, London,
the above Company, are prepared to grant 1st January 1877.
HERE wil be exposed to SALE by Pulsies geinst FIRE, to the extent of 10,000 PUBLIC AUCTION within the Ramm, tothesis in the name, undersigned-it-prepared to Aconex No. 70. Yokohamn, of Messrs. BOURNE at the usual rates, subject to a discount of Addreas, core of 100-17-LOONG & 10 TRISKS BRUE Fotos de benait of Das Anutionera, od
Twenty per cent (30 *) ***
No, 43, Praya, Hongkong THURSDAY the MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY by Bay 12th April, at 11 am, if not previously Sold
GILMAN & Co,
48 Hongkong, th May, 1876. Agoste, FHUNIX FILE INSURANGE-OVMPANY, pa pon by Privato Bergele,—
matc Brazier me IDURIAL FIRE INSTCRANDE_COM--penty to the homo. Company at th The desirable LOT LAND
1058 Hongkong: 7th July, 1874,
HE Underaigned having heen appaintest INFEDVEMENTS thereon, dizainring 635 Tan-
fort, are propared to grant-Policies against bues, more or less. -
KIS MAJESTY KING GEOEGS THE FIRST Firstplass, Steamer."
A.D. 1720.
THE undersigtzad–baving been, oppainted Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Inaranges as follows?
NARINE DEPARTMENT.SE Palistes el carront rates, payable either her
-London or at the prmcipal Ports of Inals, |ühias; and adatralia
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
A MOVER CA
Awest slatke Marige Kunce Company
298 Hongkong, 16th February, 1877.
THE CHINA FIRE. INSURANCE
• COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG. GENULES at all the Treaty Ports o. Chips and Japan, and at Singapore Hiske scented, and Policles of Insurance granted at the rates of Promium current at the above-mentioned Porte,
No obarge for Falicey fees.
Policies issued for long or short periods at Balgon and Fezang, current rates a d
A discount of 2017, allowed
LIFE DEPARTMENT, Policiesissued forums not exceeding £5,090, on-reasonable terms.
KOLLIDAY, WINE & Coil tt 2003 Hongkong 28th July, 1872
PANY.
The Buildings comprise the old established Undersigned, Agents for the above Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings or Hotel to long and favorably inowo.es The To-Douwpany, are prepared to trans Folioice on Goods stored thoroin
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co. ternational, containing 32 Bedrooms, 2 Private: ngainat Fire to the extent of $50,000 on any 217-Hangkeng 9th November, 1863 Dining Rooms Large Public Dining Room, one- and Balm Hoom, Comunque K Leban, AW Officer
The Hotel is oppletely and elegantly fur- niebod, and alarmingly sitosted with extensive frostiges on the Bond and Water Strest, is well let to a responsible Tenaut, and presquts to intending Furchasers a first-olana investment.
The Inventory of the Furniture can be neon, JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, and furthor. Farticulare obtained, at the Aus- Novou her, 1871 Itf $85 ticurent ÜBiel
FIRST-CLANS RISE,
at Onerent Katana,
A RETURN OF TWEN'T FAB, ON (20) will be made on the premium obørged on all nearances, such Reruns being payable on the go on the Policy,
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & O
Agents, Imperial Fire Insurancs Company. 183 Hangkong, lat March; 1874)
Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd No Fire Insurance has been offceted. Bills of Lading will be pomuteraigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Ù»Ý —Aguatu 479 Hongkong, 28th. March, 1877.
VUDAN STEKMSHIP COMPANY. DESIGNEES par Company's Steamer -ANTENOR are heraby notidad that tho Cargo is being discharged into Craft, lauded.
at
the Godowns of the Laderaignod; in both cuson it will list Consigned risk. The Cargo- will be ready for delivery From Graft or Go. down on and after the 27th instant,
Gonds undelivered after the 3rd April, 1977, will be subject to Rent,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
476-Han-song-95ch-Inrch, 1877.
“NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
THE BRITISH SHIP WINDERMERE, FROM ANTWERP. UDEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, CONSIGNEESI Cargo by the above-named Vessel kra requested to send in their THE Undersigned are prepared to GRANT Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for Cour
FULICIES AGAINST FIBE to the torsignature, and to take immediate delivery extent of 45,000 Dollars on Buildings or on of their Goode, Goods stored therein, at Curront Local Rates, subject to a Discount of 20 /, on the premis NORTON & Co
Apento. -18 Hongkong, Jantary, 3878;
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Teasel will to landed and stored at Consignees risk and expan
METER &
· 64 470 - Hongkong, 28th March, 1577.