The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 6342: >;號二十四百三千六第
SHIPPING
DANN ARRIVALS,
March 27, Arozer, German kark, 867, G.
日六合月二年寅戊戌緒光
NOTICES OF FIRMS,
ASAFNOTICE ST
HAVE This Day established myself at this
Port MERCHANT And COMMIS
THE
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH, 1878.
AUCTIONS,
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE. AMG CRAWFORD & Co, will Sell by Puyo,
Horn, Bangkok 4th Marol, BION AGERA pradors Aud Bervants, Offices. Also additional Pablie Anotion, in their Salts Rooms,
ABNNOLD, HANDERO & Co. March 28, CHUNKIANO, British str., 199, S.
1. Orr, Canton 27th March, General.—,
SIEMSSEN & Co.
March 28 MACTAN Spanish str., 571, Er-
Amoy 27th March, General. RTSHELL & CO.. March
W
March 28
ander
Bangkok 20th
nerol 20th Magob,
British gunboat, Com Scott, front a cruise. March 28, Yreso, British steamer, 580, 8. Ashton, Frechow 24th March, Amoy 26th, and Swatow 27th, General LAPELIK &
March 23,
23, Caor-sar, Chinese gunbost, from Canton.
K, LIN MEONE.
TO BE LET
TO LET THE GROUND FLOOR of No. 39, QUEEN'S
ROAD, with Godown underneath, Com Godown socommodation if required. Immediate
Apply to
FURNER & Co. ··· Hongkong, Ith Ostober, 1977.
[1496. TO LET.
HOUSE, GREEN MOUNTS at prosent in the occupation of J. RUSSELL & Co. FAIRBAIRN, EB,
(439) Fanselon after 15th April,
Apply to
Amoy, 1st March, 1878.
[L395
Fo
SESTAVNOTICE.
THE INTERNST and ResponniKILLER of
Mr. EDWARD CUNNINGHAM In.or Firm in Hongkong and Chim CEASED on theTHE DWELLING 31st December last,
China, March 8th, 1878
MATH NOTICE.
GILMAN & Co.
MPARENDE has been admitid Hongkong. 19th March, 1973
date.
NENTE NAMEYER & Co. Hongkong, let January, 1878, * 18m74-
TENA NECHTY NOTICE
HAVE This Day established myself at this
Port MERCHANT and COMMIS BION AGENT, under the Style or Firm of
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G. E. STEVENS. W. Lyon, Saigon 24th March, Rice Hongkong, 29th December, 1877. (0- SIEMEN & Co
DE NOTICE.
N
TO LET.
FUDS DAY," the 20th instant, at Noon, FOOLSCAP, LETTER PAPER, BLOT TING FAPKE, TRAVELLING INKSTANDS MATCHBOXES, TRAVELLING COM PANIONS, COTTON BOOKN, CLOCKS KNIVES, LESSLET SERVICES, ACCOR DIONS CRYING DOLLS, FRAMED EN GRAVINGS.
An Invios of TOTS." ►
Twelve Bags SHRIMP SHELLS.
And, without reservejais One OCTAVE and Four 12th Doze MAR TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lads, with all faults and errors of description, at par 427chasers' risk on the fall of the humer Hongkong, 27th Marok, 1878,
TO. 8, WEST TERRACE. Possession on SALA.
the 1st of March. Apply to
·T. ALGAR 9, Hollywood Road. Hongkong, 1st Februáry, 1878. TO LET."
*
PEHLIČ AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned has received instructions from J. McDONALD, Esq., to Sell by.
March 28, TINTERN ABBER, British atr., 786, GEO. R. STEVENS & Co, who will hono-HREE ROOMS, FUEXIORSD if real-d Sndale, Bangkok 20th March, Bico forward cond nor the Agoney of the AUSTRALS in Premise No. 58-40, QUEEN'S HOAB KISN-TTE-LOONG.
SIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
CENTRAL, suitable for. Oficos. March 28, STANUann, British gir.; 1,860, W.-
Also, TWO SPACIOUS GITE GODOWNS on Patio Anction, the TEATA, Spring Gardens, Wouchi
· Apply to
N. MODY& Co. Hongkong, 26th March, 1878.
TO LET
March 23, HESPERIA, Gorman str., 1,160,mitted, PARTNER in der Firm on
R. HORATIO GAY JAMES was ad Paulsen, Canton 28th March, General.) -Simpson & Co.
the 1 January, 1878.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Ca Hongkong, th Jaunary, 1978.
CLEARANCES,
AT THE HANGOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, MARCH 27r.
Ony of Tokio, American steamer, for Yoko-
hamn and San Francisco.. Descubien, British steamer, for Shanghai, Cassandre, German stearder, for Mantong Chinking, British steamer, for lunghai
DEPARTURES
March 27, Louisa, Ger. sch., for Haiphong. March 28, Ocean, British steamer, for Port
Darwin, Cooktown, and Sydney. March 28, Karva, British steer, fur Sin
gapore, Bombay, Lo March 28,
.....
128, ALCESTIS, British bark, for New- chwang.
March 28, Zamboanga, Spanish stemmer, for
Haiphong.
March 28 Looming WAY, British brig, fors Tokio, American str., for.
Singapore. March 23, C
Yokohama and San Francisco..
28, ANGOSTURA, Gan bark, for March 28,
Tientsior
March 28, MARCEA, British str., for Saigon March 28, MALACCA, British steamer, for
Yokohama
March 29, STATE OF ALABAMA, British atr.,
for Saigon.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED,
Por Adolph, frota Rangkok
Chinese.
For Mectan, str., from Amoy :-**
$ Chinese.
Fer Chinking, str., frum Canton
et Chinese,
Per Yusso, alr., from East Coast
NOTICE
R. THEODOR
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THIS DAY, the 29th March, 1878, at o'block P.., at his
Residence No. 2, Lower Mosque Tarre
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, &c, comprising Damask Glovered Hrom 1st April.
OUSE No. 2, Low MOSQUE THEACE, TABLE, ENGRAVINGS, CARPET, MIR. Drawing room SUITE, woud CENTRE RORS, CHANDELIER, Korcsine LAMPS, ..Apply to
TEAR EXTENSION DINING TABLE and UHAILS, Marble-top SIDEBOARD, WHAT FOTS, DINNER and DESSERT SETS, GLASS and PLATED WARE.
M BRECHT JOHANNES ENGEL MAARP, TOLLER, AND JOHNSON CLOCKA
Kutiscrized to SIGN our SIM por accuratien.
WM PUŠTAU & Co. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1878.
[137 FONGKONG-AND CHINA GAS COM.
PANY. LIMTEED.
H
During the TEMPORARY ABSENCE of the Undersigned, Mr THOMAS DANIEL COX PARKER is appointed ACTING MANAGER. A. NEWTON, ..
•Manager. Hongkong, lat. March, 1878.
NOTICE
appolated by Mesars, Pinou, WILKY, and LAURENCE, THE Undersigned have been a Limited Gunpowder Manufacturers of Tart ford and Battle, their 20LE AGENTS in HONGKONG and GEENA
MELER & Co. Hongkong, 8th February, 1978.
[250 GEORGE SKELTON YUILL is
NOTICE. MS SIGN ON PIX this
date.
[tf251
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Hongkong, 1st February, 1878.
[ONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING
CORPORATION.
H
PAID UP CAPETAL 5,000,000 of Dollars.. RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS- Chairman FD. SASSOON, BAG.
Deputy Chairman
E. R. Balilios Be...
H. L. Dalrymple, Ear
H. Hoppios, Eng.
Mr. Patora, & Europeaus, deck, and 110 Chi- Bon. W-Kouwick,
дову..
Per Bented, str., from Bangkok-
20 Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Her Decan, ph, for Cooktown, No. For Part Darwin and Cooktowe,400 Chi nose. For Syney-10 Barcpens in steerage.
Per City of Tokio, str., for Yokohama and Sau Francisco
For Yokohama Chinage. For San Fran olaco-Mrs. F. R. Chadwick, 3 in storage, and 988 Chinéen,
TO DEPART.
Per Deucalion, str., for Shanghai-
3 Europeans and 30:Chiosa.
Fer Cassandra, et, for Mantong: -70 Chinese.
Per Chinking, str, for Shangha
50 Chizese.
· REPORTS.
The British steamship Mactan reports loft Amuy on 27th March, and had foggy wather to part.
H. FORBES, ESQ. Adum Lim, Esq. Wilhelm Readers, Teg. WS.Tonn, Beg.
CHIRE MANAGER. HongkungOMAS JAUKSON, Eag MANAGER, AND PREPA Shanghai EwEN CAMERON, ET LONDON BANKEES LONDON & COUNTY BANK,
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.
1 per cent, per Annum on the daily balance.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rute of On Fixed Deposits
Fer uitlis 2 par cent, per Izum Torf mouths 4 per cent. per ar
Tor 12 months 5 per cent, per ANDĚLI,
LOCAL BILES DISCOUNTHO CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange
business transacted.
DRAFTS granted on London, and the shie
commercial place in Europe, India, Australia,
America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Offices of the Corporation,
Hongkong, 26th February, 1878 [trase TO LET.
37
HREE OFFICES in CLUE CHAMBERS 1 DWELLING HOUSE, No. 6, Moaque TERFACE; Possession from 15th April noxt..
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 4th March, 1878,
TO LET FIRST-CLASS GRANITE GODOWN
on the Praya, Wanahi. Apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1877.
-[10
A
TO LET
Double and Single IRON BEDSTEADS, Child' COTS, Mahogany WARDROBE, with PLATE GLASS Door, CHEST of DRAWERS, Marble top TOILET TABLES and WASH STANDS, &6,
Ono SEWING MACHINE, by WILCOX.and Grus...
Ons BAGATELLE TABLE,, with BALI, &c. completa.
One Cunn's PATENT IRON SAFE.
And
One TIANO, by R. B. FIPY. TO. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, with on Fiew or and Liter TauuSDAY, the 28th inst
Catalogue will be issued, and the whrie to be
Gladowns attached.
"No. 2, JEYMOUR TERRACE.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, Jat Babruary, 1978,
TO LET HE HOUSE No. 5. HOLLYWOOD ROAD, THE HUD
Apply to
ER. DELILIOS. Hongkong, 20th March, 1878.
TO LET.
6f483
FAIBLEA. Weer POINT, from 1st April. FLETCHERS BUILDINGS, either as entire Houses, or in Flats, or Apartments..
GODOWNS, STABLING, and STORAGE, of twory desuri ptton.
Apply to
SHARP, TOLLER, AND JOHNSON,
Solicitors..
Supreme Court Horse
Hongkong, 26th February, 1878.:
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HONGKONG HOTEL. TENDERS Are mvited for a LEASE of the
HONGKONG HOTEL, the present Fire yearly Lesse expiring on the 31st August, 1879. SEALED TENDERS to be Rent in on or be- fore the 31st March, 1878, to the SECRETARY Of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required.
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary. Hongkong, 15th September, 1877," [1421 NTERNATIONAL KOTEL,
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN,
17
This HOTEL, pleasantly aitunted on the Band,
|
TEMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Moxioan Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lot, with all faults and occors of description, at par- chayers' risk on the fall of the balmer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Hongkong, Bed March, 1878.
INTIMATIONS.
五拜路一號九十二月三英
INTIMATIONS.
港香
LANE CRAWFORD & CO HONGKONG AND OKINA BAKERY
RAVE FOR SALE, EX DATE ARRIVALS, KOENSTAKM'S UHAMPAGNE
SPARKLING HOCK.
SPARKLING BURGUNDY SACCONE'S PALE DINNER SHERRY,
BLOCONY'S MANZANILLA,
CHABLIS.
[PRICE $24 PER MONTHL
INTIMATIONS
FOR MANILA.
THE Steamship
TH
COMPANY, LIMITED. An ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
." MACTAN " of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Com Erquings, Master; will be despatched for the many will be held at the COMPANY'S OPTICS above Fort TOMORROW, the 20th instant, af
uden's Road, on THURSDAY, the 13th April Woon. proximo, at 4 r.m., for the purpose of recdiring tho Eeport of the General Manager, a State. ment of Accounts to the 81st December, 1977, and for the election of a Consalting Committe CHATRAU LATOUR | and Auditors, stan CHATEAU LAROSE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & C CHATEAU MARGAUX
General Managers; ST. EMELION.
Hongkong, 25th March, 1878.
(503
“XEDUC
CHAMBERTIN.
BBAONE.
FOR
OR STORAGE in GODOWNS, PRATA
CENTUAL,
Apply to NUITE
KONSTAMM'S CHAMPAGNE.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1878.
[1m520
CHOICE OLD PORT.
CURACAO:
PIANOFORTE TUNING.
MARASCHINO.
>
CHARTREUSE--
CHERRY CORDIAL,
BUM PUNCH.
́1811 BRANDY.
SHAW'S BRANDY.
HENNESORT'S BRANDY,
COURVOISIER'S BRANDY.
VON HOBOKEN AVE
BURNETT'S UNSWEETENED GIN,
BLUE GRASS BOURBON.
KOHNSTAMM'S CHAMPAGNE.
BASS, Bottled by. FOSTER. TUBORG'E DANISH BEER,
GUINNESS, bottled by BUREE
DRAUGHT BASE *****
GINGER WIND.
OLD JAMAICA RUM.”
KINAHAT'S WHISKY,
KOHNSTAMM's CHAMPAGNE.
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 27th March,-1878- EX P.&O. STEAMER GEELONG."
SPECIALLY SELECTED. *:
WINES.
MARSALA
OLD PARTICULAR In Quartor Casks (qual to about lå dozen), In Octavos (equal to about 8 dozen)
MHur Majesty's 24th Highlanders, bega
BUCHANAN, BANDASTEL of
ta wunoanos to the Pablie of Hongkong that ho
1532
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
KÜSSELL & Co, Hongkong, 29th Marel, 1878.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIL SUEZ-CANAL: HD Company's Steamship
"AGAMEMNON"
will be despatched on or about the 5th proximo.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 28th March, 1878.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
THE P. & 0. S: N. Coa Steamship
T
ORIESAVI
will undertake to TUNE PIANOFORTES will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the Steamship NIZAM" with the next English Mail.
during his stay in the Colony.
Address to Murray Barracks. Hongkong, 14th March, 1875.
HINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
[1m463
SUBSCRIPTIONs to date aggregate $10,883.44,
ADAM LIND,
Seperintendent Hongkong, 29th March, 1878.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI. HEP. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
*NIZAM**
Superintendoot.
ADAM LIND
Hongkong, 23 March, 1878
NOTICE
of which at Trels 6,000 have already been re- itted to the Committee at Shanghai by Tols. graphic Transfer. LISTS have been left of the will leave for the abova pinee about 24 kars BANKS, THE HONGKONG CLUB, THE GRAMAN after her arrival with the next Englia Mail. Cros, Messrs. LAXE CRAWFORD & Co.'s. Mesare. MCEWEN, PERCEE & CU's, Mo LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.8,
Guatluinas desirous of contributing will kindly AFFIX their NAMES with Amor of SVB- SCRIPTION to any of the above Lista
H. B. GIBB.
Cinirmau Hongkong, 20th March, 1878.
F497 ANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA.
*TION
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
App.com
Mitt PARTNER in our Firm from R. JOSEPH HARMON has been ad- Let of April, 1578.
WILLIAMS & Co.
Swatnie, March 27th, 1878.
m533
the FRRIER LIST
BOUSES in the Southern District of the Cbiza Coast, a few MANILA MEN or MA. CAQESE. Applicants must be free from or
In accordance with the Articles of Agres gania disense, in good health, and able to produce ment, the Directors have doolaced a DIVIDEND certificates of good conduct. Salary Hai-kwan. to Policy-holders for the fiscal year ording 3th Tis. 15 ($22.00) per month, Hoptember, 187", ofTwents-JIVE PER CENT. Apply to
$50 or the NE PREMIA CONTRIBUZET 860.signed to Contributors of Preusis at this Port
WARRANTY will be delivered by the Under.
LONDON PARTICULAR, In Quarter Casks (abent 126
dozen). In Octaves (about & dazen;.
GEO SMITH & CO. Agents for China, Hongkong, and Japan.
NORTON & Co., Agents."
"Auctioneer."
500
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
E. Undersigned a carved instructions to Soll by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the lot day of April, 1878, at 2 o'clock P.M., at the Residence of Oke-A-KEw, No. 8 and 10, Ground Floor sud Second Floor, Gutzlaff Street,
-----(Bader Dielmint for Rentha
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, o, caprising Canlon-Jade BLACK. WOOD MARBLE-TOP TABLES, CHAIRS, and STOOLS, BLACKWOOD CARVED SOFAS, CHAIRS, and TABLES.
CHIMNEY CLASSES, ENGRAVINGS. PICTURES, LAMPS, CARPETS. CLOCKS, BOOKCASE, STEBOARD CROCKERY, ORNAMENTS GLASS, and PLATED WARE, VASES and
Canton de BLACKWOOD BEDSTEADS TRAKWOOD TAKLE ant GLASS, and WASHSTANDS,
WARDROBES, TOILET
Que IRON SAFE,
Se..
&a.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars walghed at 7.47. All Lots, with all faults and errors of Roseription, nt Par. chasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Flangkong, 26th March, 1878.
FURNITURE SALE.
Auctionver
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tone
FOR SALE.
of and after the 9th instant
Policy-holders are requealed to nozd in Pár Haulars of their Contributions, By Writer of the Directors,
R. MOORHEAD Commissioner, Chiness Imperial Maritime Customs, Amoy UNITED STATES' CONFULATE FOR AMOY AND TAY DEPENDENCIES THEREor,
March 26th, "INTE
RUSSELL & Co. We by the Captais of the late smarican
HERTAS Complaint has been, mudo to
Agents
Skip FOREST BELLE" obarging that that 1418 vessel with hat Cargo was, en or sinet the 6th instant, plundered and heroed by Chinese sub- jesta ut Kws Liang Bay, Forum,
Hongkong, 5th Mareb, 1878.
NOTICE
FFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY:
HD following SAILS, made in London, of good Material, suitable for & Vessel of 450
UPPER TOPSAIL TOP-GALLANT BAIL
0 MAIN-TOP STATSAIL. LOWER Torsari TOP-QALZANG BAIL. Воом Гла
Can bu sagu st the Sicre of
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 20th March, 1978. (1508)
FOR SALE. HAMPAGNE DUC DE MONTE
BELLO, CARTE BLANCHE, in Casos Dox Quarts and 2 Dezon Pints, at 815 and
818.
B.J. BRAND & Co.'s SPECIALLE SELECTED CROWN SHERRIES and DRY CHAM PAGNE, in 1 Dozen Cases,
RITCHIE'S TALE Der 8UERRIES in Dezon Cases. W
T G. LINSTEAD. Eongkong 1st March, 1978,
[Im396
FOR SALE..
[S$7
IN LIQUIDATION:
A THIRD RETURN of CAPITAL and INTEREST, at the Kate of FIVE TABLE per Sham, will bo toade to Shareholders of Record or the 3th February, payable at the Office of the Liquidators on the 9th March.
WARRAFTS will be delivered by the Under signed to Shareholders or their lawful. Topre- saatatives, on presentation of Share Certificates
for endorsement.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 8th March fint
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co., Liquidators Shanghai, February 28th, 1878:
Whereis the said Captain of the "FOREST BELLEO offers, Owners, of Cargo therein, have signified to me an intention to prossente Claims against the Parties responsible for said "burwing "arga" plundering for the yahro of said Ship and Cargo with damages, and have askerl me for information as to the steps to be taken by them in order to properly present and prosa- onto their said Cloime, and
Whereas it is desirable that evidence us to un thes of the burning of the ani "FOREST delay, and while all the witnesses to the vous BELLE and Cargo be taken without further
are on the spot ar conveniently near
the United States for Amor and the Depen
Now, therafora, 1, the Undersigned, Consal ef
denates thereof (iscinding the parts of the island of Formom), do hereby, give notice to all persons: whom it may concern, and sapucíelly to the said 410 Captain Noyes and, the Owners of the anid "FOREST BELLE her Carge, or their Agoals. Underwriters, or Representatives, that I Will be and appear, fo company with the Chi- nese Jutandant of Circuit for tlie said Island, at the Port of Takno therein, on the 10th day of concerning the burning of the said Fodrar April next for the purpose of taking testimony BEILE" and ber Cargo.
G. FALCONER AND CU.. TATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS,
AND BOOKS. No, 46, Quiar's ROAD CENTRAL, HINÀ SỤGAR REFINING
COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEEE ENGLICK SOWS, in fine condition W
For farther Particulars, inquire of
AH YON, Compradora, 57, Fraya Hongkong, 26th February, 1878. FOR SALE.. HAS HEIDSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE,
1974, WBISHLACH.". $19.......per caso of 1 dosen pinte. $18............ per case of 1 dozan quarts, CHATEAU LEOVILLE POTFARRE, 1869
VIN DES PEINGER" $18...........per cass of 1 dozun quote. PALMER MARGAUX.
comuseds an extensive view of the harbour, and ZNGLISH AND CHINA-MADE FURNI CHA having been entirely REFITTED, offers every comfort for the Travelling Public
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W. H. HENRIQUES & Co., Proprietors.
91 "Hongkong, 27th February, 1878. The British staauwhip Standard reports left CHARTERI BANK OF INDI
HARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSB STAG HOTEL,
Saigon on 24th March, and bad light variable winds and fine weather throughout.
The British steamship Chizkiang reports left Canton on 27th March, and experienced very thick, foggy weather. Anobored at midnight until daylight,
CAPITAL
Bankers.
£500,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,...
THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
10, Quény's ROAD CENTRÁL, HONGKONG,
BESELVE FUND £110,000. Is now undergoing EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS and RBPAs, and will be ENTIRELY RE-FOR- WASHED and OPENED for BUSINESS on SA.TUR. DAY, March 23rd, 1878, under new Management.
First mate soovmodation for Visitors. Attached to the Hotel is a commodious Bil- lisad Hoom,
..
The German hark dolph reports left Bing: The BANK'S BANCH in HONGKONG grants kok on 4th March. In the Gulf experienced Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial light winds and calms. In the China Sea had a places in Europe and the East baya and re Tery absady E.N.E. moderate iuds up to North doivos, for collection Billa of Exchange and Danger Shoals; thence moderate winds from the conducts all kinds of Banking and Brohauge. E. to SB to port. All the pastore splendid business weather.
Local Bills discounted, and interest allowed on Current Accounts and on Deposits for fixed
COAL
1813
The British steamship Tease reports left Foo-ariods on torms which may be secertained on chow on Zach Marol. Amoy on the 25th, and application. Swatow of the 27th From Foochew to Amoy moderate 8: Westerly wirds and decse fogs. "In Amoy on the 28th experienced speenliur dast And from the N.E de lasting all day From Amoy to Swatow modiste 'N. Easterly winde And fine weather. Trou Smator to Hongkong light variable minds and fine weather. In "Foochaw, H.JLS Moorhen. Passed the stazmislip Kwangtury in the River Miz, Lond in Anicy the steamship Meetan. The steamship Douglas Inft on the 26th. In Swa tow the steamship Killarney, Fussod the atom ship Cheang Hack Kian off Cape of Good Hope.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
March-ABRITATA.
10. Ophir, Datoh steamer, froki Del
BATTLES & Co.
Cotor Sale, ex Godowa. EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM Apply to
Hongkong, 1st Dəçember, 1877.
ACHEOND,
(RESIDING AT MEN KING, 48, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONORCIC); HINAWARE DE ALE He always on hand all sorts of Supertine KING-SI PROVINCE CHINAWAER
AP.BAM.HONG, CANTON.
THEVENIN,
10. Prins Alexander, Datoh str, frota Asbeens 16, Carisbrooke, British str., frora Penang. 17, Imbros, British stasier, from Cardiff.
Kashgar, Bilik sleamer from Bombay. 17, Rige, British steamer, from Rangoon 17, Deucalion, British at from Liverpool. 17, Hispins, British bg, from Hongkong.
18, Kadkombiro, British st, Lam Swaton.
18, Hubs, British steamer, from Falembang 18, Altha, German brig, from Bangkok. 18, Japan, British steamer, from Penang 18, Armide, French corvette, from Galle.. 18, Abdul Haust, Colonial str, from I kang.
18, Sophin, Dutch bear, from Batovin
-19, Japan, Dutel steamer, from Batavia. 18, Plats, Colonial steamer, from Malaces. Marth
DEPARTÜNZE.
16, Babia, British steamer, for Batavia, 10, Cugat, British steamer, for Rangoon.. 10, Carisbrooke, British stagner, lor Saigon. 16, Nestor, British atomer; for London, """ 10 Gaia Brons Gerihan berk, for Hoilpw.
18 Mindoro, Dutek stratuer, for Batavis 18, Prins Alexander, Dutch str., for Batavia. 18, Loca, British steaner, for Catsätta. 38, Biga, British steamer, for Samarang. 38, Marireles, Spanish steamer, for Manila. 18, Da Bril, Dateh steamer, for Macassar.
VESSELS THAT HAVE ABELVED IN SURCE FROM FORTS IN CHISA, JAPAN AND MANILA, (For last Mail's Advies)
Durham
Marusyeo Earyee Manila.
Earpadon (s.)my
Feb. & Fab
Fed
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY. LANE ORAWFORD & Co,
At noon, Baudry Goods
WINDS and SPIRITS of the BEST!
QUALITY ONLY. PROPRIETOR-J COOK, STAR HOTEL, QUEEN'R ROAD. RENTAL
HOTEL, WELLINGTON STELET, HONGKONG. STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE..
PROPRIETORS. TEIN at ONE DINNER at BEYEN. Wines, Spirits, &c., of the Bost Quality only.
English, French, and German Spoken.. BILLIÁED ROOMS BOWLINGÅLLEYE.
|
TURE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received Letroctions to Bell by Public notions, on
THURSDAY,
the 4th April. 1878, at 2 o'clock P.M., at
GREEKMOUNT,"
¿
jar ense of 1 doren quarte,
$2
the Residence of JOHN FAIRDAIN, Esq. TURE, comprising
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
$8
per ease of 2 dosen pinta
CHATEAU BELAIR.
$7
Green-Rap Covered Walnut CILAIRS and COUCH.
por case at 1 dozen gaarts.:
LOEMONT.
$5
por nass of 1 dozen quarts.
30
2: ENGLISR-MADE EGLINTON EASY CHAIRS, covered in CRIMSON UTRECHT VEL VET.
1. COTTAGE TRICHORD PIANO, by COLLARD and COLLARD, in Mahogany Caie, |muda expressly to the Climato.
CRYSTAL and BRONZE GASALIERS, GILT FRAMED MIRRORS, CARPETS, CHRONO-LITHOGRAPHS, PICTURES. CLOCKS, Marble-Toy TABLES, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS, HEARTHRUGS,“
1 Handsomely Carved THAKWOOD BOOK CASE, with Giang Doors; Marble-Top. TEA POYS, TEAK¬WHATNOTS.
1 WALNUT SECRETAIRE, with Patent Bolf Japking DRAWERE
ENGLING-MAN MAHOGANY DINING TABLE, with SPACE LEAVES.
ENGLISH-MADE MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD,
THE TOURIR'S GUIDE OR BAVE
REDUCED PRICE,
ENGLISH-MADE CANE SEAT CHAIRS, with Morocco CUSHIONS, PRY; and GLASSWARE.
ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CROCK
This Rafinery Manufactures→→
Lo Spaz (in 5, 10, and 15 lbs. Louves). Crt and POWDERED LOAF SUGAR. CUBE SUGAR (Lv's PATENT) shortly. CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark CBR, in diamond
A1111".
The said Capala Noyes and all others con- urned are hereby notifica and requested to be prostat'at anch investigation and to have with. thom there and then any witnesses they may desire to produos concerning the said barsing.
J. W. HENDERSON,
United States' Consul NOTICE.
5335
FINE WHITE SUDAR, Mark C.S.B. ia diamond M
All1,.
MENIUM WHITE SOGAN, mark CSR in die
mond All*
FINE YELLOW BUGAR, mark C.S.R. in diamond
All.
per case of 2 dozen pluta,
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, ist May, 1876.
TCTORIA DISPOSARTANIMAL CHARCOAL and Drar,
COFFEN SUGAR, Mark C.§.R. in diamond BL GOLDEN STRUT, SYRUP, and, MOLASSES. 12 SPIarts of WINE and Laar SPIRIT.
Bơm, 45 deg., 20 deg., 9., and NAVAL,
ESTABLISHED 1865..
WM. RICKSHANK, DISPENSING CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, IMPORTHE of Danas DELES, PATENT MEDICINES, and TOILET REQUISITES.
MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF AERATED WATERS.
PHYRICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
PREPARED
AMMONIACAL Liquor, from BONES. BONE TAB (A Preventive, of White Anta). Rovan BONE TALLOW
P. J. T. II: OK A S SUBMARINE DIVER
Leaves for Singapore To-Day per F. á. 0. teamer KHIVA," for the stranded Steamship
GLORIA."
Address Post Offino, Stagspora March 28th, 1878.
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WANTED EMPLOYMENT as FORE BOILERMAKER. Present Engagement (in Japan) oxpires 31st instant. Best roferances. Address A. B.," Oes of this Paper.
Hongkong, 27th March, 1878,
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PACKED in QUANTITIES and PACKAGES to HE ADVERTISER, being ansions to eb suit CUSTOMERS.
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER, China Sugar Refining Company, Limital
Fast Point Hongkong, Jat March, 1878.
[6m419
JAPAN GAZETTE"
YOKOHAMA
Lain EMPLOYMENT, either as CLER „ACCOUNTANT, OF BOOKKEEPER, and havïj; had- several vot uzperience, offers as an induc ment to the obtaining of the same, a CERTAIN CONSIDERATION, to be agreed upon herealtor. Address X. Y. X, Office of this Paper.
Hongkong, 27th March, 1979.
DENTAL NOTICE
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DR. BOGERS boga to intimate to his
Friends that he is about to visit Buana-
in striat terordance with the Fermals of the HMONG HU BOTH CHINA for the Japan MAI, and will be absent from Hongkong from
AVING been appointed Agent in JONG-
British Pharmacopeis
Containing the homes of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, Relation
A&c, with the Puoti and Mandariai Pronan
Alan & few copies of the GRAMMAR or TICE CHEST, BALL LAMPS
STAIR CALPET and RODS, FILTER, SHIT AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS Adrertisements for that Paper will be received CHINESE LANGUAGE, in two Paris.
The Daily Pras Office.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT,
AND IMPORTER OF FEEN OFQ 0 0 DS Depot for VAUHY WATERS and Special Agent for PINAUD'S PARFUMES AND ANTOINE'S INES Gentlemen's Best French Boots and Shoes.
HONGKUNG
44 QUEEN'S ROAD-
NOTICE.
NOTICE
THE Undersigned has been appointed AGENT 1 Tas Pour for THE FOSI TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED).
W. H. NOTLEY, Hongkong, 6th June, 1877
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Handsanaly Carved TEAKWOOD LINEN FRESS.
IRON BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, and CURTAINS.
supplied and refitted. PASSENGER SHIPS SUPPLIED. NB.-All business communications should be
1 LADY'S DOUBLE-WINGED WARDBOKEwddressed VICTORIA DISPENSARY. with Manon DooR.
1 English made Mehogany TOILET TABLE TOILET MIRRORS, 1 CHUD'SAFE, 2 Lady's Took DAVENPORTS.
Marils. Top WAGHSTANDE and SEP. A VICES, COUCHES, CHAIRS, GAS ARE Underrignel, Agents for the above BRACKETS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS T. Company, to propared to GRANT IN
SURANCES at Current Rates.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Hoyal Insurance Company. Hongkong, 27th Maroh, 1876. THONIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
BOOKBINDING IN ALL BRANCHES ROM this date, until further notice, o dis
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE
Bookbinding in every Style by Competent Workmen on the Promises.
Music bound in Elegant Bindings. y Commercial Binding of every Size and Descrip tion, and Accout Books ruled to any Pattern,
QUALITY OF MATERIALE AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
** DAILY "PRESS” OFFICE
HONGKONG,
OHN SKINKER, 15, PINE STREET,
BAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Bole Agent on the Pacific Coast for
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co Repeating Rides, Carbines, and Muskets, blodel 1806 and 1878, Plain, Mounted, or Gold, Silver, or Nickel Plated, and Beautifully Engtored.
METALINO CARTRIDGES
of all-wise and kind for listala or Hilfen ut their make,
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count of Twenty per cant. (20) upon the Current Local Hates of Premis will be allowed upu Traurannàs effected with this Company
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Arents. Hongkong, 27th Juzu. 1873. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
..:
Children's IRON and WOODEN BEDS WARDROBEB CHESTS of DRAWERS BATH TUESDA
Sundry WINES and STORES.
Aiao,
A Fins Collentina of CAMELLIAS, FERNS, ROSES, and other CHOICE. PLANTS.
Catalogues will be issued prior to the Eale, and the Furniture will be a view on WEDNES Day, the ard April
Truafé or Bake Cuch before delivery in Mexiona Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Luts, with all faults and errors of description, af Par. [23 okovers rink on the fall of the banner. Hongkong, With March, 1878.
Tu Undersigned, bering been appointed
Agonts for the above Company, are pre pared to accept Riska ngaiet Fire at Current Rates, subject to a Bonas of 20 per cont
"FOR SALE,
538
Ex "CITT or PEKING," MERICAN HAMS and BACON, best quality EES KEEF and PORK, Half Barzela; DITCH HERRINGS, 18 in T;
NOTICE. HILLAR
L85
A.N'D 00
PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS, QUEEN'S ROAD DAST, HONGKONG.
EE SUNG 8.00,
COAL MERCHANTJ, every description of COAL,
Have always on hand LARGE Socks of Adetrast, esto of HoD-TY-LOONG & Co., No. 43, Prays, Kengkong.
(749)
Hongkong, 9th May, 1877. plus Undersigned-have-teen-appointed Bel
Agents for the Role of their Goods in Hengkong and Cidna by: Moers. J. & R. TEV. WENT, CHasgow, and Mowen. DAVID CORBAR & Bona, Arbroath..
CHAENHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
- Hongkong, Jandy, 1857.
NORTH GELMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG
Suman & DenuZCIE CELINES DUTCH SOUS KROUT! HE Undersigned, Auzuré fer the shove
Hongkong, 16th November, 1872. Tain Stone Jays, AMERICAN SMOKED SAL SURANCEs to the extent of 365,000, on first-
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIALINSURANCE
* COMPANY,
1. Crapay, as prepared to GRANT-IN-
olase risks at current ratan.
Da
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Te PVMELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876 QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Tarsigned and prepared to (RAN
MON, BROWN and WHITE BEANS, &.
IT SCHEFFER,
54, Freya Central, Undersigned, having been appointed
Hongking, Sth January, 1878,138 Comp, o propared to GRANT POLICIES K
Agent in Hongkong for the above-named WONG HING CHEUNG & 00,
COAL MERCHANTS against TRE on Baildings and on Goode to Have always on hand for BALM every descrip. POLECIES AGAINST FIRE to the the extent of £10,000, at the zest rates, subjection of COAL at MUDERATE PEICES
Mr. AH YON has been appointed Manager Attention in invited to a considerable reduction and al Orders addressed to him at 57, Prays, or satisst to Discomat of 20% on the premio in Fremia for LIFE INSURANCE in China. to Mr. FAT JACK, at 80, Hing Lung Sorest,
MAUGA HISA KAnd will Toccare iminentie automating fes Hongkong, Jagaars 1st, 1978-
to an immediate discount of 20 **
Hongkong, 27th September 1975;
・
extoul of $5,000 Dolsce on Buildings or on Goods stared therein, so Current Tooshy Babes,
Hung kong, Janowy, 1876,
Agonte.
Gazette, Japan Chazette Saramary and April lat to June 15th, "Hong List Orders for Subscriptions and "Hongkong, ath March, 1878,
ALGAR,
at this Office,
Hongkong Daily Press Offen.
T.
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Hongkong, 23rd May, 1877.
SUN FIRE OFFICE. THE Undersigned is prepared to Grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $50,000 on First-class Riska.
....
97
119
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT,
RENTE COLLECTED.`· BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNING STATIONERY, &... MONUMENTO ERECTED.
9, HOLLYWOOD, ROOD.
he. Que o Teuty en door (30) pon KEATINGE COUGH LOZENGES.
Current Local Estes of Premis will be el- lowed upon Insuraboos effected with this Office. CouRS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, DIFFÏ.
T. G. LINSTEAD,
OULTY OF BREATHING AS speedily cured by, Agent, Bun Fira Office. KNATING'S COUGH LOZENGES (esguised and Hongkong, 4th October, 1870,
192 recommended by the Medical Faculty) No
other remedy is half so effective, ANGTSZE INSURANCE alone givus relief. They nontain no Opium, One Losenge
Morphia, nor any violent drug, and may be CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up). T. 420.000 time casures rest when troubled by the threat "taken by the suvst delicatu.. 'One or two af bed PERMANENT RESERVET 230.000 Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles. SPECIAL RESERVE FUND... T 75,000
F48iZEN
ASNOCIATION.
TOTAL CAPITAL, and)-
Ancumulations this date Th 720,000 |==||
DIRLOTORE
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chadema, M. W. Dorz, Ex 6. KREBS, Bag. M. P. EVANS, Esq. C. LUCAS, E.
BEOLEVÄRIES, AN
Messrs BUSSELL & Co., Shanghai. LONDON BANKËKS.. MEDIE: BARING BROTHERS & G
AGENCIES IN HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, and
Shareholders Capital, all the PROFITS of the
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX O. 8. S. CO'S Str. "DEUCALION;" FROM LIVERPOOL
CHIPPING Ordere must be obtained fro
the Undersigned not lator than the 1st | prox, for shipment par Steamar “ GLAUCUS,”
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRA, Agente. Hongkong, 26th March, 1878.
[531 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
-MARITTNES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
the Principal Ports in the East:ONSION BIOS of the following Cargo are Poliores granted on MARIA RIENS to all parts of the World, at CURRENT RATES
Subject to a charge of 13.1% for Interest
UNDERWITISO BUSINESS will be suunally die. tribeted azing all Contributors of Business lu proportion to the premium paid by thems
RUSSELT, & Co. Agunte
Hongkong, let October, 1877,
to the andersigned for countersignature, and requested to send in their Bills of Lading
dad and stored of their rick and expenep. take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been
No Fire Imurance has been oftested
H. DU FOUEY:
-ET. PEIRO," Mr. C. Groreman, Gehr tomold, No. 7387
case Mersary, from Marseilles. Hongkong 28th March, 1878,
Agouti