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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No 6919
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
號九十百三千六第
February 28, DANURE, British steamer, 552, Clanche, Bangkok 18th February, Rico:
-----Yuen Fat Hosg
February 28, Para, Cer bark, 392, F. Blanc, from Whampoo, Gences. --SIEMEYEN &Co.
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日九命月正年寅虎緒光
AUCTIONS.
TURNIPURE SALE.
التسب
TUESDAY,
NOTICE
NOTICE.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND, 1878.
A spalid tuish for the Banker's Cup between Soylla, Bięk Satin, and Temptation resulted in In clever victory for the last named, while Soyle onde rare preted his superiority tathocelebrated black...
六拜禮
hood Rathod his racing career. Mr. Morgah Mr. Fingal's Gortashodla, 10et. 1911. (Chods) 0 EE Undersigned, having boong LESSEE fortunate enough to escape without any in-Mr. Gratament's Gun Cotton, 11st. Ub TED
andy, although the veteran's marves received a
(Gent) o A field of eight came to the post for the Bro. the UVEIN 588 connected therewith, will contact rathas severe shoul. ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have revived the same ei bis own account from this date.
her's Cup, and getting away welltoguther-excapt istretions to Bell by Public Auction, in
Gortnastala, who tailed off at one-kept as to Daddoll Strestyon A
AR CHATTERTON WILCOX.
Bridge, where tus tell spread, and the first Daily Press Offto
and Ariel-sent down ta tha Rook some lengths three up to this point-Black Velvet, Pawnee, Hongkong, Ist Januarý, 1878.
in front of tao ruck. Black Velvet was pumped out by the time the Village was reached, and gave way to Martingale, and Devon niw passed Pawzee and the black. Tarping into the straight Ariel had the race safe; Martingale made a good on home, bat Mr. Anneales grey ron by thro lengths; anime between second and third. The rider Devon el nimed a foal against Martingale; Devon therefore takes acond place, and Martin The STAND ELATE, for all Horses, to be handi gale distanced, Tine Zain sec
capped by the Stewarde after the Fourth Race; a Sweepstakes of $1e, with $75 added. From the Two Mile Post once round and is.
the 5th March, 1878, at Noon- An Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNI February 28, 0. T. CARLETON, Amer, bar, TURE, comprising COUCHES CHAIRM 916, J. A Armstrong, Liverpool 31st MARBLE TOP TABLES, SIDE TABLES, September, Coals F. & O. 3. N. Og WARDROBES, CHESTS" of DRAWERS,
WASHSTANDS with SERVICES, BED Marel 1, GALATEA, German steater, 1.267, STEADS. HATTRESSES, DEESSING Dhine, Shanghai 27th Febrery, TABLES, &., & pendapa General Wm. FUSTAT & CON March 1, TATWAN, British str., 408, Young, Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, Moon Dorset ex forn delivery. In Foochow 22nd February, Tamsui 25th, with all faults and errors of description, at pur Taiwanfor 26th, Amoy 27th, and Swuchseery risk on the fall of the hamme tow 26th, General D. LAPHAIR & CO. Hongkong, 26th February, 1878. March 1 VEGA, Ger
German
PUBLIC AUCTION. Jackens
Cardiff 18th 115, B
Mrzchens & Co
October, Con
Conly
March, 1, MARIA Ravano, Italian bark, 874,
-ORDER.
Ravano: Cardif 28th September, Coals. March 1 PAPILLON, French bb, 448, Jun,
Hon Cohé 14th Feb., Salt and Paddy
steamer, 1,060, J. H. Broker, Saigon 23rd February, Rico.
STEMSSEN & CO
ORDER:
Marok-1; MAROTA, British
Maruh 1, NORTH STAR, Americau ship. 1,874, Thomson, Cardiff 11th August, Couds.
D. LAPRAIN & Co.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE BARKOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,
MARUM 1ST D Normanby British blues, for Cooktown
and Sydney. Norzu, British steamor, for Sentow.
British steamer, for Shanghai: Tangle, China, German steamer, for Canton. Ματία, German bark, for Nowohwang. Hieronimus, British brig, for Newchwang Priko, German bark, for Newel wang, Hans, German bark, for Chefoo. Sophie, Gorman brig, for Chefso, Nicoloue, German schooner, for Whampes. Dauphine, French brig, for Labuan. Lee-yter, Chinose steamer, fer Shanghai.
DEPARTURES.
March 1, ALEXANDER NEWTON, British bark,
for Whanipos
March 3, FRANcréco STARACS, Italian bark
for Manila.
March 1. NORTHERN Gray British bark for
March 1.
1, Pernambuco, British steamer, for Saigon March 1, Tesso, British steamer, for East
Formoen.
March
Porte March 1, RANGER, American corvette, for
· I.. LES-YVEN, Chinese steamer, for Shnughai. March 1, PRAKL, British str. for Swatow. March 1, NORMANDY, British steamer, for!
Cooltbwn and Sydney.:
March 1, ALTONA, German str. for Saigon. March 1, YANGZ9an, Brit, sir,, for Shangbai.
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PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
For Galatea: sr., from Shanghai -
Plaintiff-Caps A-TAU.: Defendant No A Kew.
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The Registrar of the Supreme Court
| AFC Undorsignisd has received instructions
of Hongkong to Soll-by-Fublic Auction, under
the Afteravos,
By
S. WATSON AND
FAMILY AND DIsranaÏNU CHEMISTS.
Appointment to His Excellency the Go
VERYOK and his Royal Highnoss the - DUKE OF EDINBURGH;--- WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DRUGGISTS PERFUMEZO,
PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS,
And AERATED WATER MAKERS,
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRYMEN,
PageurGen Suig; SUPPLIES,
Aciol's sunces Tuathe, Broker's was mainly due to the exertions of his jockey, who rode the Tony from start to finish, and fairly outstayed His opponents. The favourite, Martingale, ran a good game xng, and it was hard luck for Mr. Kerfoot's pony to be disqualified, although the Stowards had no other alternative, the widenco of the sand jostle being overpowering
Chazeure proved too much for the Nob at a liforenes of 10s. In the Stead Flate, although the licen run a very different horse to his Gar rison Buy performance.
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE:
نیب
HONGKONG GENERAL CILAM
BER OF COMMERCE.
MEMBERS of the HONGKONG GENERAL The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held at the CITY HALL, on THURSDAY, the 7th Marol, 1878, at 4 PM. By Order,
E. GEORGE,
Sabretary Bongking, 26th February, 1976. [886 THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM
・PANY, LIMITED,
JIEG $2, PER MONTH.
INTIMATIONS.
FOR MANILA:
THE Steamship.
T
ESMERALDA' will be despatched for the above Port on. MON- DAY, the 4th instant at Koon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
·
RUSSELL &Co.,.;
Agentz Hongkong, 2nd March, 1878.. FOR SWATOW, AMOT, FOOCHOW, AND TAMBUL AIE Stesship 'n pai
"TAIWAN," Captain Young, will be dospatobed for the above NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Torte an MONDAY, the 4th instaut at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to Notice is hereby given, that the SEVENTH
DOUGLAS LÄPRAIK & C. ORDINARY MEETING of the SHARE The Fairnen's Claymore 11st. 10lb. Nickels) 1 HOLDERS of the above Company will be hold
398 Hongkong, at March, 1978. Mr. Paul's The Nob. 11st, 01h...(Kafetings) at the HEAD OFFICE, Victoria, Hongkong, on
NOTICE. The Fairshon's Nowdend, Tat. Tõlk FRIDAY, the 22nd March, 1878, at 3 o'rinck COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
(Gore Booth) 6 e... for the purpose of receiving the Report of
MARITIMES. For the Stand Plate (handicap); three came to the Directors together with a Statement of Ac- ** FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. the post Chymore and The Nob got off on counts to ast December, 1877 little olsenat didnt think it good enough to will be CLOSED from the 8th March to the evon terms, the tartan next the rails, but the| The TRANSTER BOOKS of the Company" HE Company's Steamship: badge, and the caco resulted in a match: Chay. 2nd March, both days inclusivo.
"VOLGA” more soon took a slight lead which he held to By Order of the Board,
Catmandant Kolland, will bo dospatched for
YOKOHAMA OLYPHANT & Co., bet The Fairshon's gelding soon name AWAY A the mile and a half pant, where The Nob was indulged for a minute with the lead of a neck,
Gonoral Agente.shortly after the arrival of the next French tear length and a passed the village. M
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1878. [368] Mail, expected on or about Tuesday, the 5th inst.
FOR SALE.
A B DE POVEY, Paul'a nag made a final effort at the lura, and
Agent, CHAMPAGNE-DUC DE MONTE. ran well up the straight, but Claymono hard it all
Hongkong, 2nd March, 1878, -
NOTICE 15th ga.
1. Dozon Qourts and 2 Dozeri Pints, at $15 and. $16,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. E. J. BRAND & Co.'s. SPECIALLY SELECTER. CROWN SHERRIES in 1 Dozen Cuses.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCATS. RITORIES PAS DRY SHERRIES, in 2 Dozen Cases.
THE Company's Steamship TG. LINSTEAD, Hongkong, 1st March, 1878.
No less than ten ponies came to the post for the valuable Town Plate Suarto, Bay Bura, sad Piese being most faucier. The public would not
doulacation to win with White Velvet. A graad cace ended in havone of Buy Bum, Suavita beating
Velvet and Jombaree both ran well, and it is Fissee by two legths for second place. White
just-possible-dist-ite-last-asma world have wou right out, had he not been started in the Gor. 7 Co M. Forbes's victory was well received.
the jockey Mr. Gore Rooth, being londly cheered way and won in a walk. Tine Zwia BELLO, CARTE BLANCHE, in Casua
Orders It is partionlarly requested that all Noricn-To avoid delay in the execution of business communiantions be dressed to the Firm, A. S. WATSON and Co., or
HONOKONG DISPENSARY,
on the Premises on a Tiere of the Comert minds in the shore Suit, SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS REFITTED. be stalked off Flasco, although Mr. Pani made
FRIDAY, the 15th of Marca, 1873, at THESS o'clock in All that Piece OE PARCEL of GROUND situate lying and being at Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong abuteng-arthe North side thereof on the Prays, and moastiring thereon Forteon faos; an the South side thoroof on Public Roud, and measuring theroon Fourtson, foot; on the East side thors "of on a Close "registered in the Land Offico as Marine Lot No. 79, and measuring, thézácn One Fluxdred feet, and on the West side thereof on a Close registered in the Land 'Of- fog as Marine Lot No. 206, and measuring theroon One Hundred foet, which said Pricoë or Parcel of GROUND contains in the. #boló' :Ons Thousand and Four Eundred square feet, aril is registered in the Land Of The Massagarlos Maritimes Company's steam. fice as MAZINE LOT NO SO. For the residue ship Anadyr, with the part Frencli mail, will of the term of 999 years created by a Crown | Jenia Salgon this morning for this port. Lease dated the 25th day of May. 1887, to
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, MALOM 2ND, 1878..
Revuence from the 20th day of December, A soleman Te Deum will be offered in the 1866, subject to the Yearly Beat of Twentyloman Catholic Cathedral to-morrow at 5.30 four Dollars and Sixty-eight Cents, and to all p.m., in thanksgiving for the election of the other covenants conditions and stipulations in New Fontill Pope Leo XII” the said Crown Lienze reserved or contained. The foregoing Property will be said subject to Mortgage of $4,600 and interest thereon at 60 por cont, por annum calculated from the 28th day of January 1878, and tha said Mortgage-ox
on the 28th day of Jaury, 1879,
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sala, apply to WILLJA HENRY HRERWION, Solicitor for the Pinistit, 29, Queen's Brad, Hongkong.
J.-M. ARMSTRONG,
The stearoahip Ta izan, Captain Young, which arrived bore youterday, reports having sighted the wrook of the Forcat Belle on the south end
passage down.
of Formosa on her
THE FAMINE IN THE NORTH.
A masting was held at the Hongkong and Shanghat Bank on the 25th February to consider uwures to be adopted for mining subscriptions Anctioneerto refavs the sufferers by the famine fn-the 4 North of China. There were present Messrs. W. H. Forbes, T. Jackson, C. M. Kare, F. D.
Hongkong, 27th day of Tebruary, 1878, LANE CRAWFORD &
CO., M. D. Gibb. F. Ryrie, and F. B. Jabu-
KATE FOR SALE,, BY LATE ARDIVAIN,
UMBRELLA S
AUTOMATON FOTENT
NOVELTIES 2 TITS and SCARFS.
COLLARS snd SHIRTS, in NeW SHAPES.
CHRISTY'S NEWEST Shapes in HATS.
Mr. Kirschstein and family, Mr. Von Frier TALL BLACK SILK and DRAB HATS.
for Canton, and 1 Chinese..
Per Teican, str. from Focchow, &o.
Bloss. Grey and Kanisa.
Per Donuda, str., freni Bangkok sm
-20.Chinese,sa
Per Mareia, str., from Saigon
Mr. and Mrs. Dougal auf servant.
HEFORTS.
The British steamship Danube reperts left Bangkok on 18th February, and had strous iwonaoun throngboat.
The French bark Papilion reports left Hou Cohé on 14th February, and had variable N winds.
The British steamship: Marcia reports, left Saion on 3rd, February. The first pact of the
ELLWOOD's: CORK and FELT HELMETS.
MEERSCHAUM and HRIAE PIPES
CIGAR TUBES, Assorted.
"LAWN: TRNYS RATS and BALLS.
RACQUET : BATS and BALLS CRICKET BATS, BALLS, and STUMPS.
· CABINETS OF GAMES.
LADIES' DRESSING. RAGS, FITTED.,
MANTEL-PIECE MIRRORS."
tiane.
¦ on returning to weigh in. “ Details are appended -
The Scurar Staxus, u Sweopatukes of $5 each, with $75 added, for all bond fide Griffing at date of entry; Subscription Grifins allowed 7b., sxcept Wiznar of Valley Stukes; weight for faches. Three quarters of a Mile.
Mr. Conner's Allendalo, 13st. 7b (Lewis) 1 Mr. Skelton's Cockchafer, 11st. 1tb (Tent) 2 Mr. St. Andrew's Quicksilver, Ust. dib (Ninkels)
The Tows FLATS tale 3500, presented, for China, Manila and Japan, Ponion, weight for insheai, winners of, qua race at this Mosting, 713. extra:' of two Haces, 101b, extra; and öf the Raers, 15lb. extra; winner of the Foo. obow Cap. 76. extra; penalties acrumulativo previous non-starters excluded; entramos $10, to go to Second Pony, One Mile and Holl Mr. W. H. Forbes's Bay Hura, 11st. 5ib.
(Gore-Booth) 1 Mr. Henry's Suavita, 1hat lit....(Tstunt) o Mr. Paul's Fiesco, 10st. 1216. ....(Lewis) 0 Mr. Edward's Jumboeree, 1st. 335. (Brennan) 0 Mr. Anufield's Clackmannan, let. 11. (Annesley) Mr. Murray's Mursinde 10st. 121. (Start) Mr. Mouate The Dootor, 11st. lit. Daniel) Mr. Faul's White Velvet, 11st. 11th.(Brandt) Toxy hot
Mr. St. Andrew's Smike, List, Jib. (Nickele) Mr. Shaly's Wanderer, lat. 41b......(Grant
Mr. Paul's The Russian, 1st, 12th... Doniel Mr. W.. Forbes'. Sabrenr, 11st. 11h. (Brendt) Mr. Skelton's Cockroach, 10st. 51b. (car. 10st.
zlu.................(Smith) 0 Six poules canus to the post for the Scurry. and gave some trenble to the starter before thas
are got away. Allendale was my favourite, and it was evident before Lal the dis. ianco was covered that there was nothing else in . Mr. Skelton's Cockchafer, who was placed second, was also backed, but he never had a look in. Mr. Connor'e little black fed all the way, and was nalled up on the post, but third Time, lain disc.
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(1m39€
NAVAL CONTRAUT, 1878-79,
EALED TENDERS, in Doplicate, will be received by the Untersigned, until Noos on FRIDAY, the 15th March, 1879, from Per ARTICLES for the use of H.M. Navy for the asia of SUFFLYING the following year 1878-79, viz.
FRESIL BEEF.
RAISTES FRESA VEGETABLES WATER, RICE
SOFT BREAD. BISCUIT
STRAN TA Printed Forms of Tendor, with furyior Parta-
The Town Plate brought out the largest fold of the day and to numbers were hoisted for the st item on the card. An arcebert start was made, and the ponies kept close together pussing The San Jambarrae showing the way and Bay The GERAN Cur, vaho 100-Guiness, prososted Ram whipping in. On soaring the starting by Members of the Gorman Club, for China, post Mr. Edward's cream had a land of a clear Alanika and Japan Ponies; Four Poming from length, and M. Forbes's lay was gesting throngt bonú jide opsing stables to start or no case the crow Approaching the Village Fiosoo is resorved. weight for mehes; entrance $10; half the collared Jazbarree, and Suavila, raming strong, followed suit. Al the teṛn Jamboree was set- entrance money to go to the Second Pony, and a good rags up between the first three H. Victualling Yard, Two Miles.
resulted in Mr. Forbes's tay landing the Town (Tauruat) 1 Piste by half a length. Time, in Jäse
Mr. Tobason regretted that Ichimate Mr. Hickling's Scylla, 10st. 12b. (car. 10st. departure for Japan would prevent his co-operat-13) ing personally in the work of raising subscrip. Mr. Henry's Suavita, 11a. Il (Gore Booth) 2.
Mr Edward's Jambaras, 10st. 9h (car: Wet,
101b.) 1146 41 (Dantell of
(Nickels). 8 Mr. Marray's Marmalade 10st. 121b. (Brennan Me Fahkien's "Casternu,
Mr. Pani Egarat, 1 lb (Lewis) Mr. Kerfoot's Spars, list. 1lb. (Inichings) 0 huisted for the two miles were out on their With trouble agus at the pot, the seven
It was renolved to canvas the community for subscriptions, and to solicit help from all the public companies.
Mr. Gibb and Mr. Jackson volunteered to act S collectors on Monday forenson, and Mr. Kerr and Mr. Sassoon in the afternoon; on Tuesday Mr. Hyric, and Mr. Forbes..
Our selections for today's macing are:-
SBSCRIPTION CEALTEwa-Mt. Paul's wolooted
or Spara. ST.LEGER--Black Bath or Mx. Toutes, Kicos Our-Scylla or Suurita. VICTORIA PLATE-Nowetond, CONSOLATICO-Suud or Twinkta.
The following Uit Prigram
Kr. Gibb was unanimously called upon to take journey Tamburen, end, Sexlia saking a strong the chair at meetings of the Committee
Me lead, Yunning close together till passing the Jackson agreed to act as Honorary Toonsrer pot the second time, and making the pacs rather day
I was arranged that the Commitive should ist; getting to the Bridge the second round, annicate with the Shanghai Relief Cam-Mr. Hickling's brown got his nose in front, bat mites with regard to the disposition of any funds Jambaree soon got again on even farms, At bo which may be raised.
Rock Seyllë 'mado abutler apart mid soou put a The Committee arranged to sit again on Mon- kagth between himself and the area. Banvita, day at half-past four,
who had been rming very, Avrong but taking Subscription lists are to be opened at the varit easy up to this time, now mado su effort for the front rank, and at the Village Selle haring ons Banks and at the Clubs,
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
BEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SCPRIJED TO THE DAILY PERSA,"
LORDON, 27th February.
THE WAR.-
The Right Hon. Gathorne Hardy (Secretary
| stole another lugth" from Bir." Edward's ponṛ— Mr. Henry's grey overhauled Jainbacon, and got ints second pince before rapaking the bottom of the run toy bas' the brown hold the men sufe at his point and won easily. Bad third Time, min. 46 4-5th.
for this
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salara, can be obtained at the Naval Storskeeper's Office.
The right to reject the lowost or any Tender
J. BREMNER,
Storekeeper.
Hongkong, 25th Tobruary, 1875,
NOTICE
MR. T. J. THOMAS ur established him. self in Hoogkong as SUB-MARINE DIVEE, and having DIVING APParatus AL- WAYS BEADY, is prepared to examine Stipe' Bottoms and repair them afont. Anchors and other Property recovered. Salvage operations upon wrecks undertaken up to Twenty-fre Fathoms Apply No. 10, ICE HOUSE LANE.
· Hongkong, Wed February, 1878. · [369
"A CARD
WC. EASTLAKE rooms. No, R. DENTIST. ALEXANDRA TERRACE: DAIT. Rum 20
to 4 ra.
The SunsckIPTION CHALLENGE CUỳ, maina)50 Grinons, prosenfel, for China Ponies, the bené file property of Hongheug and Canton R sicente of not less than sia atsimediatly previous to date of extry; weight for inchost ontrance 35; to be won two years consecutively Pony or, Ponies, the bond de property of the same owne Two Miles,
by
or fret Cup, Fresented by H. St.L.
Magalac, Esq,, for China Ponies "weight 10st. 71b, winners, 71b; extra, acemulativo; entrance
... Ona Milo.
The HANDICAT PLAT, for all Horses, to be handicapped by the Stowards after the sovend day; entrasse (forood) $5, with £100 added. One Mila and a Quarter.
The LADIES' FURES, for all enter that invo
ut this Meeting, to be handicapped by the Stewards; entrance for Ponies accepting $5 Onde roupi
The NAVY PLATE. valgo. $350), prosented by Officers of HM. Fleet, for Chins Ponies. being bond de Griffins at date of entry: weight for ehes, winners of que race at this Mentins, 75. oxtra; of two races, 1211, extra; Mr. Kerfoot's Whipcord,11st. 11b. (Intchings) 1
entrance $5 On Mile. question in the House of Commons, said that the. Paul's White Velvet, 11at. lb (ca. 11. test British Army Corps is ready for native set. 111b) (Lowla) 2 vice and thus the second in hastering to the same Mr. Yorke's. Wito hily. 10st, b. (Tourant) 9
Mr. Connor's Allendale, 11st, 11b. (ear, 11st,
13lb.1
Inssage light variable winds, the latter part FRENCH and ENGLISH DOLLS. of State for the War Department) in reply to strong NFL monsoon.
The American bark C. T. Carleton reports left Liverpool on Met Soyteinber On 8th Taquary, spoke the Britiya bark Brid off finin Fas sage, from Bangkok for Hongkang, 78 days out
The Garman atcarship, Galaten reports left Shanghai on 27 February, and and thick wea ther with rain prevailing up to tho Formosa Channel. From Doksen kaland moderate N. and and N.E. winds to porti in t
Tho Italian back Maria Ravano reports Inft
AMERICAN, ICE PITCHERS.
BURBIAN CIGARETTES.
SILBER KEROSINE LAMPS.
steta.
|
The Austro-Hungarian Government will ask
(Brandt) 0 The four starters for the Nary Plate included
The KERHO Org, presented, for China Masila, and Japan Ponies; weight for inahas satrange $10. From the Black Boek twice round and in.
The VicTuka PLATE, value $100, for 103 beaton Horses at this mecting; weight 1st. -71b. ; entzunos $10, to go to the Winner. "ORE MUE.
for a crolit of £6,000,000 for military groparathe winner of the Sourry, who jumped off with The CONSOLATION STATES, for all houton Chine
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. tions.
Hongkong, 25th February, 1878. ↑ [65
Cardiff on 25th September, and land variableTHE STAG HOTEL
weather. On 13th January, met the German ship Regulos in Pit's Pascago, toand for Hong-
10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGLONG,
The treaty of peace is not yet been signed.
·HONGKONG RACES 1878.
BECOND DAY. Ist March. Racegoers were especially favoured to-day as
kang, 200 lays uzlikt is now mdergoing ExNKIV ALTERATIONS far as the weather was concerned, the sun shiu
The Gana bark Fega reports ft Cunliff and REPAIRS, sad will be BETMELY Ro-Fucing brightly throughout the afternoon, and the on 18th Oataber, wil had variable NE.. vials, NISMED and OPENED for Eesiya va March air was particularly mild and ganial.. The fair On 6th Felcaar, met the English bark CDD, 4th, 1878, under new Management- from Bangkok for Hongkong, 79. day out, in lat, 0.49 S and 123 long. B. *
The American ship Worth Star reports baft Cardiff on 11th August, with light 3.5. winda Passed the Equator on 1st October, in long. 26.30 W. Passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on 12th November, 2 days out. Mude Sandalwood Island on 26th December, Cause throng, the Omley Passage on 9th Jan.; from thence light boffing winds to port. On 25th Jammary spoke the British bark Enid, 65 days ont, from Bangkok for Hongkong.
First rate accommodation for Visitors,
lead, which he kept der half a mile, White Valvet next, being closely attended by. White Lily and Whipoord in the order named: Aithe Rook the
Manila and Japsae Ponies at this Meoling: catel weights; entrance 35, with 375 added. Önce round.
black showed signs of having made the pace tose ORASION STAKES, a forced entry for all China, Manila, and Japan Ponies, winners at this Messing optional to benten Panies weight for inches; entrance $20: winners of two races, 990; of thrio or more races, 850, with SIVU added. One Mile and a Half.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1878. [376 DENTAL NOTICE.
DETURNED, and is now Ready is ROGERS begs to intimate that he has RECEIVE PATIENTE
No. 7, AEBUTHNOT ROAD. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1877,
HONGKONG HOTEL.
19
ENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the present Fiva. yearly Lezso expiring on the 31st August, 1878 SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or be fore the Sist March, 1878, to the SECRETARY of who will apply any information required. the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
+
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary. Hongkong, 15th September, 1877."
NOTICE
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Oes of the BHANGHAI STEAM NAVI. GATION COMPANY, in Liquidation.
A SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL, at the rate of FIVE TIELS per SHARE will be made to shareholders of record on the 1st October, yayable at the Office of the Liquidators; on the 8th instant.
T
KANADYR," Commandant Morenn, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DU POLEY
Agent
Hongkong, 2nd March. 1878.
· FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). HE AI America Ship
THE
Facker, Master, will land for the above Porty and will have quick despatch...
For Freight, apply to
“ANNIEW: SMÜLL,"
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, 2nd Mareb, 1878. STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, LUNDUN.
The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS to the above Company at this Port, are preparatit GRANT POLICIES against FIRE to the extent of 840,000 on Buildings or ou Goods stored therein.
Discount 20 */
VÖGEL, HAGEDOEN & C2. Hrugkong, 1st March, 1873.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG
FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.
Sun No il: Plaintiff LERA.MOEY, Defondant-NG KEW.
NOTICE is hereby given that a Writ of Foreign Attachment, returnable on the 7th day of March 1978, against all the Property mareable or immoveable, of the above-namen Dofondant within the Colony, has been issued in
this Suit paravant to the Provisions of Beation LXXXII. of "The Hongkong Code of "Civil.
Procedare,"
Datod this 20th day of February, 1878
SHARP, TOLLE, AND JOHNSON,
Solicitors for the Plaintif Supreme Court House,
Hongkong
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG.
FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.
SUTT No. 182,
SUMMARY JURISDICTION,
Plaintiffs-Kwoy Cuor and AwOTHER, Dofondant-NG KR.
TOTICE le hereby given that a Writ of..
Foreign Attachment, referuable on the 12th day of March, 1878, against all the Property, ungreable or inunioveable, ut dhe above-named Defendant within the Clony, has been issuel, in this Saib pursuant to the Provisions of Section Frozedars LXXXIL of "The longkang Code of Civil
Dated this 18th day of February, 1378.
SHARP, TOLLER, AND JOHNSON,
Solicitora for the Plaintiffs, Supreme Court House,
Iw875j.
Hongkong.
FOR SALE.
RUBICON"
Wareans will be delivered by the Undersigned THE British 3-Mastod Schooner The Name SCRAMBLE, For China Panis only to Shareholders or their lawfint representatives
First Pony, $25; Second, $10; Thirt $5; ten presentation of Abare Certificates for endorse 204 Tuus Rugister, or about 480 punts me
be ridden by Chinaman; catch weights. On round.
warny, sad at the Village they got more together, but Whipeord still last. At the turn into the straight White Velvuf had a clear lead of the black, and Mr. Yorke's grey and rose also looked dangerous; bat rumlug wide, Whipoard here came, with a rush, and, racing up with Mr. Paul's whites, fuded in front by balf length. Two lengths beteren second and third, Time, S sex mustered in much stronger føres than poster. min. 10 vev. day, and as the sport provided was of a first rate The PARSEE CUP, value 3150, for all Horse;
winner of Garrison Oup excluded, sinners BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE Akashit to the Hotel is a commodious Bildesorption we can fully endorse the opinion ex-
providus to this Meating, 73, extrs, accuaila- | Hard Room.
pressed to us by one of the Stewards, that it was tive, weighs for age; 4 yra., 10st; & yra, 10st. the most enjoyable day's racing he had ever seen bàgia, and aged, 10st. 61b.; outrance 510.
Ons Mio and a Half. to Hongkong. The course had improved sidoubly since yesterday, and we could pesmenade aboat in the paldock with soron degree of com. fort is compared with the madlurking wo worn then compelled to indulge in
WINES and SPIRITS of the BEST QUALITY ONLY,
TROPEI STOR— J.- Co
BTAG HOTEL, QUEEN'S BAD.
NOTICE
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? THE OFFICERS, 741я HIGILLANDERS, will not hold themselves RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by their Meseman,
IG KEL Hongkong, 6th Febenary, 1878.
ALGAR
BENTA COLLECTHU HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT,
BROWN, JONES & CO.. UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, &o, PORN MONUMENTS ERDOTED, 7919, HOLLYWOOD BOOD
**The British steamship Ten ports left Foucboy on 22nd February, Tamsul on the 25th Taiwanfoo on the 26ts, Arior on the 27th, and Straton on the 8th: arrived in Hongkong, ou 1st March. From Foochow to. Tamsai thoky Doggy weather From Taurito ThiwadioT Leavy TAJ. From Taiwanico to Swatow think, foggy weather. From: Swatow to Hongkong fresh breeze and fine weather, winds varying from the N.. to NW. Sawy un Américou larke reported weeked on the South end of Formosa In Swatow the etesmalrips Swatow
und Badüershire.
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY,
Nona
SUN TIRE OFFICE
HE Undersigned is prepared for Grant Polices against Fire to the extent of $50,000 on First-cinne Risks
M
A Dikoonit of Twenty per cout. (30) upon | the Current Loss Rates of Premis will be a lowed upon Insurances effected with this Offe
T. G. LINSTEAD,
Agent, Sir Fire Offe Heugkongnéta October, 1876
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY
(LIMITED)
“OTTUE
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POLICIES granted at current rates on Ma
Prine Rieke tonal parts of the World. In
Mr. Paul's The Nob, 10st. 6lb (car.10st.1016.)
(Nickola) 1
..
COMPANY.
FILE
Undersigned, having hosn apprinted Agents for the above Company, are pro: pared to grant Insurances as follows:
MARINE RISKS. Mr. Edward's The Babe 10st. 131b Brennan) 3 Telicios at Carunt Bato, payable either bere, Mr. Chseleer Boomerang, 10st. Sib. (Morgan) in London, or at the principal ports of India
Australia, and the East
A BROKERAGE of THIRTY-THREE and OFE. THIRD PER CENT, will be allowed ou all LOCAL RISKS.
FIRE RISKS. Policies granted on First-class Buildings to an extent of $20,000.
A Discount of TWENTY PER JENT. (20%)
Considerabla delay was occasioned at the post before the three candidates for the Parsee Cup The bull was opened shortly after one o'clock could be got away. The Babe having to be With the Sorry Stakes, a six furlongs sprint, in samoured with a walk back to the post with Wataalf a dozen oranjititors sported silk out his rider after having gone a quarter of Allendaló, on the strength of his Canton Cupa mile fere e could be pulled ap. They were win, was strongly fancied, Cas cohater being the getting the best of the start. Boomerang led Grentwilly depatchod, Mr. Edward's golding only other pony who received support, and "the the way for a short distance, but nearths Bridge upon the Current Local Rates will be allowed on talent for once were right, for the raca lay he broke down, and ultimately walked in as me all premium charged for insurance; such die from start to finish between the pair, Mr. Con-
duck. The Nob soon disposed of the over-count being dedactel at the time of the issue muted infant and won in the commonest canter of Policy nors representative ultimately winning easily.
kard hold. Time, 3min 10ass. Ent quality and quantity were strongly repro- sonlod in the German Cap, and at the finish: Bestla was probably the best favourite, althongb
The DARKERS PLATE, The $150, presontelby the Bookers of Dougkong, for Chim Ponies, veight for incles; previous non-starters to Fourry 72st; entrance. 85. One life,
ORIENTAL HOTEL, Jauharias, Baarita, and gent inequived salar Ogue's Femptation, list. t. (Huichings) 1
RUSSELL Z Con
Agents
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ASSOCIATION,
18-725,000
ment.
!
Apply to
The TRANSFEE BOOKS of the Companying capacity, as she is now lying in this har will be CLOSED from the 2nt to the 36h instaur *inalusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co., Liquidatoru. Shanghai, Sad October, 1977.
[ MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM
PANY OF MANCHESTER AND ...
LONDON,
.
MEYER & Co
Agoals. Hongkong, 26th February, 1878. [179 IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY.
TUXE Undersigned, Agants for the above THE
Compary, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of 500,000 on say Agoats for the abate Company at Hong Long, Canton, Foochow Changhai, and Hau at Current Rates. kow, and are prepared to grant Insurtucas at Current Rates.
Undersigned have been appointed
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HOLLIDAY, WISE & OU Hongkong, 15th October, 1868. THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. OF KIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST.: A:D.-1720.
LE Unitersigand having boon appointed Agents for the stove Corpration, are prupared to grant Insurances qe, followe
MARINE DEPARTMENT,
in London, or at the principal Ports of India, | China, and Austrália.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ала
FIRST-CLASS RISK,
4 RETURN OF TWENTY FRE CASE (20) will be made on the premtum charged on all Kusurnages, such Reruns being payable on the isson of the Policy.
GERD, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents, Imperial Pite Insurance Company Hongkong, 1st March, 1874.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
TOCONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO,
EX D. 8. §.CO/S Str. #AMCHIRËS”
FROM LIVERPOOL--
S CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undereignod not beater then thọ 4th
A discount of 20,üllowed.
HÄTE DEPARTMENT Foliofen issued for sums sot exceeding £5,000,
i st reduced rates.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agita Hongkong, 27th Babrasry, 1878- 1985
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
„MARITIMES
Hourkong, let Jouuary, 1974, YANGTZE INSURANCE Plicies at entrent tates, povable either have. WELLIFÓTON HONGKONG, - stantial support. The race was run at a rare Mr. Hickling's Scylla, 10st. 121b.(Gore Booth)
STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE,
Jabaree and Seyla alternatoly leading, Paul's Book Satin 11st. b. (Toris) 9 CAPITAL (Fally Paid up) Tla 420,000 PROFEIETORS Tinis at ONE DINNER at SEVEN,
with Suavita lying third until half a mile from Mr. Edward's Presto, 10st 191b... (Broppant
PERMANENT RESERVE Tis. 233,000 Policies laaned for long or short periods at March for shipment par Steamer "ULYSSES" SPECIAL RESERVE-PUND. Flo. 75,000 Beurrent rates. Wates Spirits do of the Best Quality only home, who Mr. Hickling's splendid stayer und Me Micosbor's Beat, 10at 99 e 10st.
English, French, and German Spoken. hia held dead settled, and pantared home the Mr. St. Andrew's Spray, 10st. 11. (Niolets) 0 TOTAL CAPITAL and
1016,) plate
(Tebnent} }) BILLIARD ROOMS BOWLINGALLEYS easiest of innses, with Barvit second and the finitoso pories faced the starter for the accumulations this date
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, good looking Jembarea fair third
Bankar's mile Preste, Scylla, and Smy putting HE Undersigned, Agents for the above
Allendst failed to carry his penalty to victory the best of the start and running to the mille ond Fa half post in the front rank without any shanzo, Company, se prepared to GRANT IN-in the Navy Flats, and the ex ra seven pounds the other thare in the same enter close behind. BURANCES at Current Bales,
stopped the Derby winner, although Mr. Paul's Hore Temptation left his company for the front. pony, ran a game animal, and finished a good und Presto left his companions for the rear, saccnd. Whipoond's victory was not unexpected Little cherigo took place going love to the Vil
Inge, but crasting the botton Templation gara the gray had been well tried, and must have the Beld a wide berth, and, overhauling the two made a bold bid for the Blue Ribbon had he leaders at the comencemont of the straight, ran been started,
up on the chale side of the coums, wining very - The Babe was made a hot favorite for the sally hard hold on the post. Soveral longthe
Aerosperond and third. The ALIEN ATO
MELCHERS & CO Agents, Royal Insurance Cervany. Hongkong, 27th March, 1976 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
INCORPORATED by Rotal CHARTER AND SPECIAL ACTS OF PARLIAMENT,
ESTABLISHED 1809. CAPITAJ£2,000,000.
the above Company, are prepared to grunt
na
Puver Cupy the Nob's ronang m the Garon having disenchanted the majority of his previous following. Both Boomerang and the favourite were Imotious at the past, the vagaries ad the
The BROKES CUP, presented by the Share a General Brokers of Hongkong, a forced Autry for a Sabeceiption Griflus; weight for
M W M. Aussley Ariel, 100€ 185.
Inches chinos S10, to go in the second Fany One Milir ază » Quarter. AMERIKANT
Encordance with the Company's Articles of AsPHIE Undersigned-gants at Hongkong for Lastnamed denying the start for evne time. The spoistion, Two-thirds of the Prosts a distri Irated anally to Contributors, whether Share Policies against FIKE. to the extent of £10,000ras regnirea little description. The Nob jumped beldors or not, in proportion to the net aan on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, off with the load, and never being afterwards Mr Paul's Devon, 10st, 91b, (onr. 10. 10.1 of Prainia contributed by each, the remaining at the usual rates, subject to a discount of approuched, won, Lands down, by two tuner He Paul's Flick Vavet. Hist. 11(Lewis) third being carried to Reserve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Co...
Twanty per sent, (207), «<< **
GILMAN & Co.,
yards from The Babe, whe took second place at Mr. Keicot a dirtingale 10st.9L (Hutchings) 0 General Agents
the Black Book where we regret to say-Boome Deverone Spoy, 105b. 72 Brennst. 0 rang broke town so badly that he has in Ukali. Mr. Bydney, a Parave. Het Libr
Hongkong, 17th April, 1879.
Hongkong,
Agenta.
DIRECTORS.
M. W. BOTD Fog,
M.
P. EVANS, BY
F. B. FoRnry, Esq., Chairman.
C. KLER, Esq. C. Lucas, Esq.
SPORETARIES; -2. Mesars. EUSSELL & Co., Shanghai,
LONDON BANKERS, Mecars. BARING BROTHERS & Co.
HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCO, and the Principal Ports in the East, Puriores granted on MARINE BIRKS to all
-
parts of the Word E EENT BATTS
Bubject to a charge of 13. for Interest un (Nickels)) Shareholders Capital, all the Prorrs of the
UNDERWITING Buerness will bo kanually dis (Daniel) 2tributed among all Contributors of Business
3 proportion to the premium paid by then
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 1st October, 1877,
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HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July 18724) THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY THE
(LIMITED)....
CAPITAL TARLA 400 1ÒN, EQUAL TO $355.555.55, DIRECTORS:
LEX SING, of the Lal Iling Firm. OHAN SHUNG Lax of the Lai Yuen Firm. WONG-Tax-Pape the Chan Choong Wing
Hang
Loo YEE, of the Yoo On Firm FORO SORY PUNG, of the Tung Sang Wo Hong. WONG FAGIROND, of the Sun Tye Loo Hong. Pun Tong, of the We Sing Firm.
MANAGER-HO, AMEL
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. "YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are
C
requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for coastervignature, and take immediate delivery. This Carge has been loaded and stored at their risk and expen No Firs Insurance has been aforted.
HBU POUEY,
FP. (in diamond), No. 1778, Order 2 cases
Hots, from Fronten.
Er" AMAZONE.
Wine, from Marseilles. KON
W.G.G, No. 4,291, Mr. W. G. Craig, 1 cuck | WG Oh No. 429% My X G. Godly, 3 com
Bizody, from Marseillee W.G.G. No. 233, Mr. W. G. Greis, O vases..
Brandy, from Maryillar W.0.G. No. 3,260/65, Order, & care Cha
pagne, from Marseilles. TP, MET, Pezaiguin, Toulon, I osse-Previ
pensslang, From Mamaillag: | 1991-† Hongkong, Int Mazeb, 1878,
MARIE RIKKS on Goods,to,, taken at CURRENT RATES to Australia, California, Manila, Singapore, Esigon, Penang, and to all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan,
Head Offos, 48 Bonban Stand, Hongkong, 1st June, 26774!: