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The Hong Kong Daily Press
No. 6274 ●號四十七百二千六第
日六初月二十年丑丁光
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
2A-NOTICES OF FIRMS --
NOTICE
Tarek, Chefco 28th December, General.
TAUK-MBE
January 6 DasPRINE, French brig, 818, To
Rice
Honnais, Hanhong 19th Dec, ED. Schullhase & Co. January 6 Extra, Germ bark, 38, H. |F,
• 6th December, Generat
Gra
the
NOTICEA
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY SER, 1878.
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
Undersigned his cemiyqit iustracijos
TARONA THIS DAY,
INTIMATIONS.
二拜藏
號八月正英
港香
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION. No. 345.
INTINATIONS:
{PRICE $25 PER MONTH.
INTIMATIONS:
MATBUR DRAMATTO OLUB OF IN AID OF THE FAMINE IN NORTH
HONGKONG.
PPLICATIONS for the APPOINTMENT The MENWERS of the above CLVE Fill give a
of BECERTARY to år 31unisipal Council
PERFORMANCE
the
TO BE LET
TO LET, January 6. Nozsrstar, Siamese ship, 711, H. HORA PARINEEM Our Tech No. 1, D'ACULAR STREET, lately, in the To Sell of Puldic Auction,
FR. HORATIO GAY JAMEN was ed. | Fill DWELLING HOUSE & OFFICES,
onempation of Messrs. Dovanas LaPräte & Co; Jaunary, 1878. torn? GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. THREE OFFICES CLUB CHANDERS. Fabgkong, 5th January, 1878.
Apply to ha
the 8th day of January, 1879, of C o'olerk Ping for the Fèraigy Comminuity of Shanghai, re- DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. at his Salas Rooms, Creen's Roadsiding North of the Yang-king-pang, will ho Hongkong, 8th Jruary, 1878, ****** [87 And Invoice of UHINESE and JAPANESE and up to the 15th Fahrmary, 1578, and WARE" comprising ——BRONZES VASES, should be addressed to the ChaLIMAN: of: tha TUTE TO LET. GABINETS, GLOVE BOXES, LA COUNCIL THE GROUND FLOOR of No, 89, QUEEN 4 QUERED PLATES, WRITING DESKS, The Fay and Allowances attaching to the Top with Godown andernoal Com-RAYS, BANGO WORK GURS, DESSES Appointment,ars Pay, Shanghai Fels 4,000 Turadoro and Servant Offices. Also additional SETS and TEA SETS. per annum, with Resideses aufurnished, Morioal Godowe occommodation if required ammiate
Chinese "EMDECIDERED SILK SHA WIS attendange, and an Allowance of Shanghai, Taeks Possession,
and HANDKERCHIEFS, Joguineso CRAPE Twenty per month in lowof Fuel and Gos, TURNER & Co Apply to
SHAWLSand HANDKIRAHIEFS, BLACK
3. HART. Hongkong, 4th October, 1877..
and 00LOURED SILE,&a, te
Chairman. TO LE TO.8, QUBENS ROAD CENTRAL, with
Godowns attached. "us No:2 and 8, PEDDAR'S HILL.
BINLE VILLA," PORFOOL, Fue Apply to
JoDusty 2.0
7, CHINA, German str., 649, Aoker- mann, Shanghai Sri January, General.
SIEMGREN &
& Co.
HAVE The DAT established myself al
Ahis Fort, under the Style or First... WEST POINT TRON WORKS ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS.
WILLIAM DUNPHY & CO. Lata Manager of the Novelty Iron Works, Gauvin, Slaughed th January, Gene Hongkou DUNI
** WM, DUNFIY. Hongkong, 10th December, 1677 [621910
HALINA NOTICES
January. 7 Iraovanby, French str., 2,500,
MESSAGERIE MANIVILES. January NINGRO, British air., 762 Cus
Canto 6th January, General
General-SIEMS-
PNT
Mar 447 W BUSINESS hitherto sumdagted in my
German
Jag 34, Non erg barov under the alshed,
Coal ED SCHELLRABS,& Coin? January 7 TANAIS, French steamer, L155, G. de la-farvelle, Yokohama January 1st, Mails and Geniral--MESSAGERIE' MARINES......
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE *JANUARY ZTY"
·Hochung, Chinese stoomer, for Shanghai. Namoa, Butisti atentoer, for East Const The Sir Jemeeger Farily, British slip, for
Manik.
Maharajah, British steamer, for Saigon. Martha Juskoon, British bark, for Minila,
Villa de Radavia, Spanish brig, f
For Mauila Colorado, American ship for New York.
Name will, from this Date, bo Carried on
Mr. G A. GROSSMANN hating become a PARTNER therain
MASC. F. GROSSMANN. Hongkong, Jamiary 1st, 1878.
NOTICE
(100
3406
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Kongkong, 6th January, 1878- SIU TO LET, AN
With Possession Iut September,
Elgin Street
TERMS OF SAL-C before delivery in Comoji Thoa, 17, Kisugo Rod Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, Shanghai, 27th December 1877. [155 with all faults and errore of description, at pHONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO chasers, risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. NARESTRONG, ·STEAMBOAT COMPANY LIMITED—–
Hergkong, 7th January, 1878.;
Auctioneer
PUBLIO AUCTION.
[195
ANE CRAWFORD & Co. Live been in
structed to Sell by Palio Aretion at the mah, MoGrogor Wanchal,
THIS DAY,A
MR CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY HOUSES. NO, PECHTAL TERRACE, SON OF Captain CREAON, 111, 28th Regl
was admitted a PARTNER in our Firm
on the 1st July, 1877..
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Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, int July, 1977
A DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1877.
NOTICE
HAVE This Day established myself at this Port as a GENERAL COMMISSION
AGENT. Y VERNON SHAW.
Houghong, 1st November, 1877,
KORUNA NOTIUE, A
[Gm1629
been
the 8th Janusiy, 1878, at 2 PM. The whole of the HOUSINOLD FURNI- TRUESTO LET.
TUEE, comprising Drawing-room COUCHES, FIRST-CLASS GRANITE GODOWN CHAIRS, MIRRORS, LAMPS, CARPETS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS; also WARD. on the Prays, Wonchi,
ROBES, IRON BEDSTEADS, WASE- STANDS, SIDEBOARD, &0., do.
Apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
[FLO "Hongkong, Ist. Mareli, 1877.
TO LING
Morro Calle Americani bark, for New TOE WAR EDWIN MACKINTOSH THE DWELLING HOUSE at WEST chasore risk en tu fall of the hammer.
Bellona, German steamer, for Singapore and
FOUBLE
DEPARTURES Jonumy 6, GOLDEN RUSET, Brit, bark, for
Hamburg:
Jary 7 RicoDPLAN CASTLE, Dritish back
for Manila
January 7, MAHARAJA. Frunch str., for
Sargo: January 7, Hi
7, HIERONYMUS, German, Park, for Keo lung
January 7, Homuna, Chinese stemmer, for
Shanghai
January 7 CHINA, German-str.for Canton. January 7 AFRICA, Portuguese transport,
For Mac
PASSENGERS. ARLIVEL
Per Iraoudy, str.. from Bhargħal m For Hongkong Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and servants, Mesra, Vorhagic de Nagor, R. Reid, and Bunyord,and 4 Chinese. For Suez.--Messrs.
admitted PARTNER in our FIRMA HONGKONG, CHINA, and JAPAN
[1m77
MONDA ABUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
1st January, 1878. PENGANTEN NOTICE.
POINT, known sa Shirley Homes," NOW in the occupation of HERBERT COPE, Esq.
Also,
The THREE LARGE HOUSEDE (recently thoroughly repaired) known sa Peroon's BUILDINGS, adjoining the Control Department They may be occnplod as enfins Dwallings, or in- Flats, and would be suitable for Moss or Buuriling. Establishment. COPACIOUS GRANITE AND GOAL GO [DOWNS, connected with the above fronting
INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. LJOSEPH PERROTT BARNES in our Birza tu China CHASES from this date.
HOLLIDAY WISE Hongkong, 31st December, 1877.
NOTICE.
MHF. MEYERINK has been admitted Apri to
date.
PARTNER in our Firm from this
· METER & Cui
- Hongkong, Ist January, 1878.
NOTICE.
3m74
HAVE This Day established myself at this Fort as's MERCHANT 21:0 COMMIS. SION AGENT, under the Styls or Fim of GEOR STEVENS & Co, who will hoods
the Harbour and Queen's Road Stabling
"ŠÍARP, TOLLER, AND JOHNSON,
Solicitors.. Supreme Court House, *
Hongkong, 17th September, 1877.
R
O SE
Have received by the Ferron MA11, Steamship
Trnonra," sud usher late arrivals,
TEEMY OF SAIL.—Cash wfore doliyory i Meziosa Dollars weighed at 7,17 All Lots, with all traits and errors of description, at pur-
Hongkong, 5th January, 1878.
· [118
ITHA FINEST ISIGNY BUTTER, 11b, and 2b, Tins, packed specially for
LANE CRAWFORD 4:C.. CHOICE FRENČIŲ JAMS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Special Agents
VAN HOBOKEN'S AVH GTX
"LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agenia. DASS'S ALEMA GUINNESSS STOUT,
BASS'S ALA GUINNESSS)
LANE, CRAWFORD & C8, Special agenta. TÍVBORG'S MANISH BEER
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. MURCIER AND ADETS CLARETS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Gog Special Agents.
to
THEATRE ROYAE, CITY HALL,
ON SATURDAY January 12th, 1878, Witon will be presented a Comedy, entitled "NINE POINTS OF THE LAW; be followed by n Ice by CR, SILEY, Hsg.,
Contitled
"BOOTS, AT THE SWAN Tickets may be halat Messrs. LANE, CRAW FORD & Co. sou and after WEDNESDAY, 2nd January, a pa
Doors open at 8,10) Performace to commence Et 9'o'clock.
OHAS. C. COHEN,
Hon. Soorstary Hongkong, 1st Jamary, 1878,
NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS.; HE TWENTY-THIRD ORDINARY HALP- The Madras of SHAKE ROWDERS IN the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 50A; Queen's Road, on FRIDAY, the 20th January inebant, at a color in the 21 afternoon, for the parpari of recaring a
of the Directors, togethu with s. Blatement of Accounts, declaring a Diridend, and electing a Dlmotor and Auditorem
By Order of the Board of Director
[96
P. A. DA COSTA,
Becretary. Hongkong, Zuf Jury. 1878, HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
·will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 28th day of January last, holidays Juntasir
By Ordor of the Board of Direators
DAP. A. DA COSTA
Secretary Hongkong, 2nd Janury, 1878.
(99 TONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
H
The ORDINARY HALF FUARTY-MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Hotel on FRIDAY, the 25th Faunsry instant, at 4 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors tigethor with a State- ment of Accountr
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS ILAUSCHILD
Secretary. Hongkong, January lită, 1879. [116
STAN HIRAM NATIONTION COMPAA Chefs Assortment of GOODE, cousisting of BULLOCK LADES SCOTCH WHISKY, HONGKONGMEED, COMPANY,
Watt and Robin. Fer Marsailles Mosers. M T. Van dos Pot H. Blain, Podro Tantime, Si mon Michel, and Brised Bypelyte sud 11
seamen
hangi
Por Chin, sbr.; from Messrs, Mooney and Campbell and 16 Chinese. Par Era, from licussor- 10 Chines
Per Tenn's, str., from Yokohama :--
For Hongkong-Messrs. Chervinski Arthur Loan, A. Chong, Muller. For anillos Messes. Scheidt, A-Green, Oshim, Dag pon, Wbito, and F. Vannes,
DEPARTED.
For Makaraja, str., fer Saigou 480 Chinese.
Per Hong, str., for Shanghai pe 45 Chinese
TO DEFANT
Per Nauna, str., for East Coast ---
Europeans and 200 Chinese:
-Per The Ji Jamestje Family, for Marila'y
1 Europo
REPORTS
The German fark is reports kit. Now, castle, NSW, on 13th November, al hul fis weather.
The Breich steamship China reports left
Shanghai on 4th January, and bad fresh N. wind and rain.
The German ship Norman reports left Cha 100 on 25th Doyon Fer, sad kan trosh 2.3, Lon- soon ani thick, squally wathes.
The German steamship fracaddy reports left Shanghai on Sri January, and had strong winds: from the NB, to N.W: vid rain the whole pas sage,........ On the 5th, puessad the atoamalij Altona off Ockaca Island. -
SWATOW SHIPPING DogembarÄRHIVALS Ale
27, Norus, British-abeaner, from Hongkong, 23, Chang H, Kian, Brit, etc. from 'kong. 28, Taiwan, British str., from Coast Ports 30, Howany, Chinese gir., from Shapghai. 30, Tales, German track, from Chefoo
January
1, Douglas, British steamer, from Hongkong.
1, Obon-to, Chinase unboat, from H'kong..
Taitung yuan, Cid, gb, from I'ermoss.
TEAM
G. R. STEVENS, Hongkong, 29th December 1877.84
NOTICE. BERNHARD PHILIP SOIMACKER authorized to SIGN our Firm by pro curation,
CARLOWITZ & Co. Centory Honglong, and Shanghai,
1st January, 1878. 1.
Iras NOTICE.
UIE TAFERENT and TARPORATIT Try of our to PARTNER, Mr. C. EMIL BADE, in our FIRM GEASED on the 31st December, 1877; and Mr. RUDOLPH BUSOHMANN
Thin Day been whitt PAETNER there, which, now consists of Mr. EDUARD SCHELLASS, Mr. Louwie B. Mr. RUDOLFA BURCHMANN..
EDVARD. SCHELLHÄSS: & Co.. Hongkong and Shanghai, In January, 1678.
[1m80
NOTICE THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. RAPP in on Fin. CHASED from This Day.
F: BLACKEDAD & Hergkong, 1st Outpber, 1877 11438
CONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
- CORPORATION.
DRESS HATERIALS,
SILKS, BLACK and COLOURED MERINOS, DAMASKS, &c., to.
LADIES and CHILDREN'S FANCY VELVET and SEALSKIN JACKETS CLOTH JACKETS, A
The Dôme Tr22 HAT, with all the other New Shapes, in Fawr, Valver, BEAVER, GUTT,
specially badett for
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 'EXY” FINE ÖLD KYE WHISKY,
battled by
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. [ACCONE'S PERFECTLY PURE
CHEBRIES bottled by
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. AHOICEST: PURE PORT: direct from FRENCH FLOWERS and FEATHERS.
Oporto, battled hy
LANE, CRAWFOND & Co. FLUSH SCARVES for HATS.
Variety of WOOL WRAPS of ovary do bare of New FobGHOW THA, prepared
UMSHAW KIXTURE the Finest Mix seription
EVENING DRESSES, TABLATAN pogially toe TULIE, SILK, &
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co THUBB'S SAFES, LOCKS, and BOXES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Special Agui ETTS'S DIARIES, for 1878.
The NEW. GALON and FEATHER TRIM, MINGS, all Shades.
A Choice Assortment of FRENCH FANS)
also the NEW FAN-HOLDER, in all Shades L
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S LINEN and LACE SETS. -
LADIES and CHILDREN'S BOOTS mad? SHOES.
GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, with and with.. out COLLARS."
SCARVES, COLLARS, GLOVES CHESTY'S FELT HATS, New Shapes in BROWN &..
SEALSKIN SMOKING CAPS;1
HENDEI And PIVER'S PERFUMES, SOAPS do
A good Assortment of FANCY WORK,
4
LANE, CRAWFORD &"!
Agents. ILBEE LAMPS
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Azcuts. BAXTER'S CANVAS
TANE, CRAWFORD & CO Agents. Hongkong, 2001 December 1877. \ (65
IN THE GOODS OF GEORGE UNDERHILL SANDS; DECEASED
The TRANSFER BOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 25th day of Jarnary instant, both days inclusivo:
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary, Hongkong, January-5th-1878:
(196
OHN SHINKER, 115, PINE STREET,
BAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co's Sole Agent on the Pacitto Coast for
Repeating Rides, Carbies, and Maskota, Model 1865 and 1873; Plain Mexted, er. Gold, Sils, or Nickel-Pisted; and Beutifully Engraved
METALLIC CARTRIDGES
of all sizes and kinds for Pistols or Rules of their nake [61
FOR CEARTER.
THE Steam Launch "EVENING STAR"
having GooD A009MMODATION DE RENT, for PICNIC and Shooting PARTIES, TOWING YESSSLS. Ko. at MODERATE CHANGE
Apply to
M BUX800; or, HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, 5th January, 1878,
Tlm116 DO NOTICE.
FOR SHANGHAI.
Sternship.
"NINGFO."*";
CHINA
HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY, The FIRST CONCERT of the SEASON will take place for
THURSDAY, the 10th instant, ne
and the Poorya will devoted to the RELIEF of the SUFFERERS BY FAMINK in the,
NORTH of CHINA, -**
PROGRAM ME. PART I
OVERTURE FIBLforte) arrangel
for 8 hands, #Don Okvanni," MOSART PART SONG, The Fed, Red
"Rose"...
Derfor two Tendrá), "Eocheer
und Bose
SOLO (Pianoforte), “Fantaisie Impromptu," in C Sharp Minor (Op. 66)
A.E.GRELL.
GROPIN
By a Goutleman Austenr. SOLO and CHORUS, full-min
tus" from Stabat Mater... RoSSINÍ..
PAR II.
BENEDICT.
Caps Master, all be despate for the PART BUNG "Biss_Block_g
shove Port the 8th at 2
For Freight or Patagë, apply to
SLEMSBRN & Co.
Hoogkong, This Jatuary, 1878.
FOR HOIHOW AND HAIPIONE. THE British Stasior
more".......
¿ŠOLO.
(127
MAN #DALE” Captain Thompson, will be despatched for the above Porta TOMORROW, the 9th instant, at
A.M..
For Freight or Pusogo, apply to -
·YUEN FAT HONG;
F329
Hongkong, 7th Januzy, 1878, PERU AND CHINA MAIL SIJAMANIP
CE COMPANY.
FOR HONOLULU AND CALLAO.
Steamship
SOLO (Pianoforte), Andante and Ronde Capriceless in E (Op. 14).
By a Gentleman Amateur.
SoLosed CHORUS, “Blow, Gentle
Galog"
CHORUS, March of the Meu of
Harlech "
de
MENDELSSOHN
BEHOR
Commenco at 9 o'block.
A Plan of the Hall can be seen af MaxTR. LANE CRAWFORD & CD's, where Tickets (Price $2 each) can be taken and Seats secured. Hagkong, bl Jannery, 1873, [121
L
USITANO THEATRE.
On THURSDAY 10TH JANUARY, 18785 AND FRIDAY; THE 11TH.
GREAT SUCCE $;8-
PIRUSIA,” Captain J. McKirdy, will be deathbed for CALIAU, VA HOFOLIU, og FRIDAY, the 11th PROFESSOR TE OR N instant, ut Noon.
For Froight or Pasage, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Ganeral Agentar Hongkong, 8th January, 1878.
NOTICE
COMPAGNTE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
(393
THE Company's Steamship
TANATS, Commandoul De la Marcelit, will to despatched for
YOKOHAMA shortly after the rival of the ust French Mail, expected on or sbout Wednesday, 9th inst
-H DU POUEY,
Agent Hongkong, 8th January, 1878.
NUTIČE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MLARITIMES. TAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS, BE Company's Steamship
*SINDIL Commandant Brünel will be despotoked-for
SHANGHAI shortly after bar arrival from Bingo.
H: DU PUEY," A Agent. Ragkong, 8th Juuary, 1878.
·STRAM, 19 YOKOHAYA. THE P. & O. §. I. Co.'s Steamship
·-.“ BOMBAY "
Ketat fwill leave for the above plage shedly after thoj IFE OFFICES" of the "Undersigned · bavo arrival of the Stenship: “ MondoLLA” with
TERO TODAY REMOVED S No. 15, the next English Möl
PAID-UP CAPITALNO of D. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW NOTICE is hereby given that all Credits QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
RESERVE FUNDA, 650,000 of Dollars.
COURT OF DIEHUTURS Choirman, Hortrus, Boy. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SA830or, Eag PEJE. Bilios. Begij¦ A. McIvor, Weg, Hon. W. Keswick. El: Tobin, Est. V. H. Fachos, Esq. Wilandez Reiners, Exq,
CHIEF MANAGEE. Hongkong-THOMAS JACKSON, Ex,
Shanghai-EwEN CAMEROH, Esgl LONDON BANERES-LONDON & COUNTY BANK,
MANAGER.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALIDWID Current Deposit Accounts at the rats of
1 per vent, per Annui on the daily balance,
On Fixed Deposits
N
For 3 months 2 per cent, per annum.
·For 6 months 4 per cent per anmuu
For 12 months 5 per cent. per annum,
LUCAL BILIS DISCOUNTEDA CEZDITS granted on approved Sosurities, and every description of I
YEARS GIFTS.
TOY 81 TOYS:
other Persons, baring any CLAIMS: or DiasANDS:spon or against the Estate of GEORGE. UNDERHILL SANDS, Iɛtu öf
Inst opened. Inspection respectfully invited Victoria, Hongkong, Fatant Slip Proprietor and
QUEEN'S ROAD,
Hongkong, 29th November, 1877,
15
(7178
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRË. Hongkong, 1st Tannery 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE
Shipmaker, whoared by Floor, alorstad, on, STOUT expuesto LEAVE Hongkong PERMANENTLY" about the Xith ot the 30th day of October, 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, Probate whereof as grantail January, 1878 to WILLIAM HOWELL FORBES, of Vistoria, afer
· FOR SALE, CHEAP. NE CUTTER, Four WHALE, BOATS,
CUTTER NGA of the of item, th, Hard Wood and Cropar Castoned:
said, Esquire, the Executor therein autod, by Joration, on the 8th day of November, 1877, the Supremo Court of Hongkong, in its Prolate
O
tieners of their CLATILS : DEMANDS the said WILLIAN HOWELL Foxes, at his ad
Also Two Powerful CRAB WINCHES, and Eight Pairs Large Bina BOW LIGHTS.dres aforesaid, or to the Undersigned, WILL Now,
For Farticulars, apply to
Amationgar..
SÍM. ARMSTRONG,
Hongkong, 18th December, 1877
FOR BALE.
2, Nama British steamer, from Cesst Ports, sinoes transaotedand Exchange UTLER
Decembe
DEPARTURES.';
27, Fei-los, Chinese gusbeat, for Amor 27, Flying Soad, British set, for Keelung 27 Adolph, German bark. for Singapore. 27, Satay, Britisk star, for Shanghai 28, Chintung, Chinesestr, for Shanghai.. 28, Taiwan, British stoner, for Hongkong. 28, G. T. Ray British back, for Koolung. 28. M. B Tower, Arjan eh, fer Sago. 29, E. M. Young, British back for Nagasaki, 20. Noms, British steaner, for Hongkong 29, Chewy H. Kian, Bufish str., for me 31, Hammonia, German lark, for Tho 31; Cap Horn, German bark, for Saigen. Jasmwy
1 Color, German bark, for Chefog,
2. Jean Pierro, French bark, for Keinng.. 2.Namia, British stor, fur Hongkong.
Douglas, British steamer, for Coast Ports. HENRY SHANGHAT SHIPPING
Docember
AKEIYATA,
25; Kiang-Loo, Chinese str., from Hankow, 25, Chefs, Rrilish steamer, from Clafor 2. Hayang, Britiek steamer, from Hazkow.
25, Christine, German birk, from Halocadi
27, Hiroshims Muga, Jup str., from 'hams
Dnars granted, ou Loudon, and the chiaf commamial places in Europe, Talia, Australia, Ameries: China and Japan, ma
SWEET, JACKSON, Chief Manger,
Qass of the Corporation,
No. 1, Quaen's' Road Bast,
mus
915 Hongkong, 1061 August, 1877....
HARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
STEALIA: AND OHINA,
BENERVE FUND CAFFIAL
Bankers.
£800,000.
£110,000.
THE BANK OR ENG AND DMORE THE CITY BANK: THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
The BANK'S BRANCH in HONOROW grants Drafts en London and the Chief Commercial plades in Europe and the East; bays and m. ceives for ecllection Bills of Exchange; and condus all kinds of Banking and change business
Les Bills discounted; und interest allowed
periods on terms which may be ascertained on
tribute the Assets of the said Ustros UxDER-
Hangkong, 25th Thecaber, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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RETURNED, and is now. READY to R. ROGERS bega to intimate that he has RECEIVE PATIENTS.
No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD Hongkong, 23rd Nownbar, 1677.
NOTICE.
19
J. THOMAS, the EroLien SUB- MARINE DIVER, has all the Sp
ADAM LIND),
Superintendent. Hongkong, 3th Janáry, 1978.*. STEAM TO SHANGHAI SP. & Q-8-HGsér Stromstipr
MONGOLIA, 11. will leave for the move place about 24 hours after har'arrival will the next Engish Mail
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 8th January, 1878. FOR LONDON. THE 100 A1 Brigh Slip
BROOMĦALE;
MARVELLOUS AND MYSTERIOUS BEANCED AND. PLEASING DRAWING Beom
ENTERTAINMENT,”
emCrading the 'PHENOMENA OF MODERN SPIRIT MEDIA,
Enlivened with Profesie Trons' muing and Instructive Erpiamtica "BOW IT'S DONE.”
MORE SENSATIONAL THAN EVER.”
MORD NOVELTIES AND MORE
*** WONDERS
will be represented is this Entertainment. "THE" BACK OF COUNT DE MONTE
..i CHRISTO." THORN'S FLYING CASE, MARVELOUS DIS-
APPEARING OF THE LAGE AND CANARIES, AND THE RD-APPEARING OF THE SAME
TROLL VIEW OF THE AUDIENCE." * THE SACRED BOCK OF CAGLIOSTRO?”
blin J
Boe
PRICE OF ADMISSION...ONE DOLLAR.
Seats.can now be secured at the LeaITANO CLUB, where a Plan of the Konso ein be seen; alvo at the HoNDRONG HOTEL.
Doors open at 8.30 Pt. Commeme at P.M. precisely.
Hongkong, Sth Tanwary, 1878.
1132
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX. 0. 5. B. CO'S Str. "A CHILLES,” "FROM LEVERPOOL.
A
HIPPING Orders must be obtained, from the Undorsigned not later tha the 10th inst for shipment per Steamar STENTOR
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
12 Hongkong, 4th January, 1878. FROM LUNDON AND SINGAPORE
Steamship
GLENFALLOCH" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by har aro bereby informed that their Goods are being lantod at their risk and stora; in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence from the Wharf or Bouls delivery cosy be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be ment on to Shanghai unless notice to the antrary is given before 1 P.M. TO-DAY.
Cargo remaining utalicared affir the 10th.
H Bate, Master, wil load here and have quick instant will be subjonflo rent. despatch,
For Froight, apply to Hongkong, 7th
MEYER & Cos
(129 Justry, 1878.
FOR SALE.
HENRY BREBETÓN, the Solicitor of the gidi. WILLAM HOWELL FORUDS, at the Offico of the Bail WILLIAM HENEY BERBETON, 29, Q. Road, Hongkong, on or before the 1st day of
pliances ready for Wreking. Salvage. Oper [f85 May, 1876.
Fiona undertake, and Property recavored from And Notice is wreby given that at the ex piration of the last westioned day, the Wrooks up to Twenty-Five fathoins.
Temporary Address, care of land 0. Office,
Ex. Cer or PEKING,” WILLIAM HOWELL FORBES will proceed to dis
MERICAN FAMS and BACON. best Galle.
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1877. [a A quality MESS BERF and PORK
IENTAL HOTEL DUO DES AMERICA MOLT
DUTCH CHEESE, SMOKED BALMON, BROWN and WHITE BEANS,
·J, F. SCHEFFER,
54, Praya Central Hongkong, 811 Janary, 1978, 1
NOTICE THE Undersignol, laving truded irs Tea for The here, fot
PALMERS CELEBRATED „/ WINES AND COGNAC, Pries List on aplication/
7. BLACKHEAD & do.
-148 Hongkong, 1st November, 1877. NOW ON SALE.
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION THE
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE, By Dr. DEVAN.
- With many Additions, Corrections, and Dr. WILIAMS' Orthography
PRICE
In Paper Wrapper Neatly Bound,
HILL SANDS Gmongst the Parties entitled thre to, having regard to go. Claims of which the William HOWKEL FOKAES ahal? then bove Li zotice; and that the said WILIZAK HOWELI, FORBES will not be liable for the Asseta, or My part thereof,- so distributed, to any perans of whose Claim he said WILLIAM How. FOLDER shall not have had notice s the time of the distribution,
Dated this 1st day of January, 1878.
WH, BLERETON, Solicitor for the said WILLLIAM HOWELL FORTEL
Im111]
$1.50 32.00
“Apply at the Dady Prem Offics W
AT NOTICE.
G. FALCONER AND CO.,
WELLINGTON ÉVIART, HONGKONG, MAN STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE,
PROPRIETORS, EXPINALONE, DINNER RT.SEVEN. Wine, Spirits, &c., of the Best Quality only. English, French, and German Spoken. BILLIARD ROOMS-BOWLINGÁLLEYS.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the
No Fire Insurance has been offecka. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by:
JARDINE MATHESON & "Co., Agents Steamship “: Genfalīpok.” Hongkong, 3rd January, 1878.
[182 FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND. SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship
VENICE having arrived from the above Ports, Consignes of Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersigns- tare, and to take immediate delivery of their (19)! Goods.
witinn the inst the years sustained a loss of veral teas of thousands of tools, which he has unable to pay. He now advises to sell
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at unce lanced and stored at Consignees risk, and ex- pouse, uninsured again fire.
ATCH AND CHRONOMETER fore the 31st March, 1876, the StoreTABY of his Stock-in-Trade, so that with the proceeds be. EACHILLES?
MANUFACTUBERS AND
JEWELLERS.
THE Undersigned Las been appointed NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARIS,
AGENT at Turs Porr for THE POSLAND BOOKS. TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE
No. 46, QCBS'S ROAD CENTRAL. ASSURANCE COMPANY (LIITTED
W. H. NOELEY. NAI YUN. E Hongkong, b 6th Jane. 1877. [LES4.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned, Agents for the above SUBANCES at Current Hates,
on Current Accounts and on Deposits for firo Company, art prepared to GRANT IN-
27. Kung yung Chinese str. from Hankownyleation
27, Patrolus, British dr., from Liverpool
27, S. of Alabama, Britisa utr, from London:
27, Yehrin, Chinos steamer, from Tientsin.
28, Ching-tob, Chinese bark, from Taku,
29, Pingon, Americas str, from Nagasaki; 29, Bhanghai, British sunar from Hanków. 29, Ella British bark from Newfie. -31, Argenting, British stewm-Nagasaki,
91, Batrak, Russian str, from Nagusiki. Doconsher · DEPARTURES. NO PA
24, Goorell, American bark, for Nagasaki, 25-Amloto, Britishsteiner; for Chinking 27. Klamkwan, Chinese str., for Hhakow.
27, Tundu, British steaner, for Hankow,
27, Nugova Mare, Japanese str., for Nagasaki
27, Etapion, British Ists, for London.
28, Haining, British stamer, for Chefoo.
28. Hanyang, British stomer for Hankow.
28, Chefio, Bettiah steunor, for Chinkiang
29, Sir Lancelot, British burk, for London
80, Haukow, British stemer, for Hakow 30, Kiang-foo, Chines deamer, for Janow,
31. Inheritance, Britial bark, for Chefoo
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY ARMSTRONG,
At 2 EM Chinese and Japanse Wara, &c. LANE CRAWFORD & Co.
Household Forniture, &o:
B
NOTICE.
1381
F21
AS DE MELCHERS & Co.
Agents, Royal Insurance Company:
►OOKBINDING IN ALL TIN BRANCHES-Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.
PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANT. THE Undersigned having been appointed
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE:
Bookbinding in every 86,30 by Compstert
Workman on the Promise,
Ageals to Leabore Comparat halu Port, are prepared to grant Policis against Fire to the extent of $10,000, on Buildings or |on Goods stored therein," Dee
Maio bound in Elogit Bindings, Cosmoraial Binding of every Size and DescriDOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co.
ties, and Account Books ruled to wy Hongkong, 9th November, 1868
QUEEN FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY:
Page
Pattern:
GUARANTEED,
QUALITY OF MATERIAIS AND WORKMANSHIP THE Undersigned are propaved to (IRANE POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the extent of 45,000 Dollars on Buildings or on Goods stored theron at Current Local Rates, subject to a Dissent of 20 *, on the premia
Transposing NORTON &
Agente
DAILY PRESS OFFICE,
BONGKONG HESCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE PARA COMPANY
WEB Undersigned, having houn, appointed gene in Hongkong for the shore pind Company, in prepared to GRANT POLICIES gning FIRE on Buildings and an Gools to the extent of £10,000, at the renal rates, subject to an immediate diasonnt of 20%
Hongkong, January, 1870.
1 SUN TIRE OFFICE,
Endersignal. Ta prepared to Gre
12
COMPRADORE AND GENERAL
STOREKEEPER,
CENTRAL MARKET SHIES AND PRIVATE FAMILIES SUPPLIES.
THE BEST PROVISIONS.
·NOTICE. ----
fee of the SHANGHAI STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY, in Liquidation
A SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at the rate of Frv TARDS THE SHARE, vil
HONGKONG HOTEL, the presept Five yearly Lease expiring in the 31st August, 1878, SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or be the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED; who will supply any informaation required:
By Order of the Directory,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary: *Hongkong, 15th Septıraber, 1877,
B
COLL.
1421
EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM.
COAL for Sale, ez Godown,
JARDINE, MATHESON & €6.7 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1878, [191
OCEAN STEANSHIP COMPANY NONSIGNEES, par Company's Steamer closed on the 30th December, 1877, and from there bomby notified that the Cargo às being dis may pay his Liabilities. His basizes was
1st January, 1878, there will be ro more Tes charged into Craft, landed at the Godowns of bring the Chop of the Undersigned in the the Undersigned; in both cases it will lie nt market for Sale. To prevent imitations of his Consignees risk. The Cargo will be ready for Chop on Tes being cred to the Publis, hors delivery from Craft or frodown on and after the guests all Customer in future to pay particular 3rd January, 1878. attention to the Chops offered for lo
***
AHAI of MINO-XE, Macno. Hongkong, 30th December, 1677,-** [180:
Goods undelivered after me 61 January, 1578, will be subject to Rent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, ud Jaunty, 1678. [1889
WANTED, ASSISTANT GERMAN STEAMER ALTONA,"
Apply to
BATTLES & Co.
USINESS tog to Shang "Hongkong. Ist December, 1877, 9
hei; one who underlands Hosiery suk: Gefes THE Undersigned have been appointed Sole men's Outfitting peferred: Address, by letter, Agents for the fate of their Goods in stating salary, de, lo, A.B.C., case of Dayly Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R.TEN- Press Office. HENT, Glasgow, and Mesra, DAVID Conaan & Hongkong; 7th Jmaury, 1878. //- BONE, Arbroati
TAGARNHOLD, KARBERO & C«."-
Langkang, January, Biz
[16
NOW ON SALE
Report for the Year 1876,
TAN
has made to Slursholders of weard on the 1stOUND VOLUMES of the Ching Overland October, payable at the Ofos of the Laquitates, on the 8th instant.
Warrante will be delivered by the Underaged to Sharohelders or their lawful representatives on presentation af Share Corlitanter for sudaro menta
To TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compng will be CLOSED from the Bad to the 8th instant inclusive
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co
Liquidators Shanghai, 2nd October 1877.
44 JAPAN QAZEITE.”
TOROSAMAJ
AVING been appointed AGEST in Hova
PaICH TEN DOLLARS, DE Apply at the Daily Prar Office, Hongkong, Fabrnars: 18772 5A PRENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
MULIPE, MEHF, FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE, YONSIGNEES of Carge by the shove, Stomer are howby informed that their [123 | Goods are being landet, and stored it thoir risk in the Godowas of the Undersigned, four whence
Consignor wishing to tako delivery of their Goods from the Boats akngside the wharf st liberty tá do so,
WANT WARDROOM LESSMAN delivery may be obtained.
Apply on board. Dispatch is necessary,
[96 Hongkong, 3rd Janary, 1878,
ANTED, by Young Mds at present Vin Bombay mr ENGAQBMENT-B CLERK or BOOKKEEPER house in "China or Japan las mi thref years' expe-1 rimen in India. Om Learn India itt, January Address G, R. N., que of Dachy Fios Ofice.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1877:
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND-
::-- SINGAPORE.
♬ 184 Steamship
Goods remaining in store after the th January peroxid will be subject to co
No Fire Insurance Ias been affectel. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless writ, ton potics to the contrary, is given, batero TO DAY the 21st instant at 2p
· Bills of Lading will be countersigned by 2OM this date, will farther notice, a dis-
Wx. PUSTAU & Co., „count of Twanty per cent. (20°),) upon the
Agenta. Current Local Rates of Prema will be allowed
Hongkong, 3let Doember, 1877. (1007 apon Insurances effectel with this Company --
"BRNISH BARK FALCON FROM DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Agents,
LONDON.NE HINDOSTAN Hongkong, 27th Juns, 1972.
23 having arrived fromthe above Parts Consignees CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shore Vesel TRANSATLANTIC, FIRE INSURANCE of Cargo are regunted to send in their Bilia arg hereby requested to send it their Bills
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
of Lading to the Undersigned for Cantereign-of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersigna tare, azul to take tamaliath delingy of their ture, and to takto immediate delivery of their
TH
Policies Against Fire to the arfauKONG and SOUTH CHINA for the-Fayan ? THE Untersignad, having been appointed. (Food
$50,000 on First-okes Risk A
▲ Discount of Twenty per cent. (2) %,) upon Gasike, Japan: Gozotto Summary and Agents for the akita Company, are pre- the Current Loos Rates of Premis will be al-Hong List, Orders for Subscriptions and bared to advert Risks againat Fire of Current Towed upon Inanradenpffected with his Office. Adurtisements for that Paper will be revelred Bates, subject to a Bituus of 20 per cent.
Attention se invited to comderable reduction Premis for LIFE INDURANCE in China
KALAMA KAVA. MACG HEATON: Hongkong, 87th September 1675,
TG. LINSULAJ,
at this Office,
Agout, San Pirs Offiős,
Hongkong Daily Press Office.
$28
Hongkong, 4th October, 1876.
1212
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1877.
dos Cargo impeding he discharge will be at once Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel landed and stored si Consigness risk and ex- will be lanced and stimal at Consigneet, risk
ред.
TEMSSEN ZON Agenta
Hongkong, 16th Nowbar, 1872
30
DAVID 8488OON, BONS & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 4th January, 1878,
Ad expense...........
ARNHOLU, KARBERG & Co.
Agesita. 10 Hongkong, 24th December, 1877.