The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 6346
號六十四百三千六第
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS
MR
日壹初月三年戊緒光
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE:
April 1, PERNAMBUco, British steamer, 648R CHARLES vor BOSE has boon
Hyde, Saigon 28th March, Rico-MEL
1 authorized to SIGN our FIRM or pro ouration at Canton. CHERS & COTEAU NE
De
April 1, TaEETA YEEN BEAN, Burmese str., 409, J. Evona, Rangoon 18th March, and
Amil 2,
AM CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton, 2nd April, 1878
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PETRA JAM NOTICE, TENNES
Singapore 24th, Cotton and Rice.FR. THEODOR JOHANNES ENGEL FEAMJEE HORHUse & Co.
12, TASAIS, French str., 1,756, de la Marcelle, Tokohama 26th March, Mails and General MSSAGESIES MARI
Типа April 2, MAHARAJAR, British steamer, 994
O
STEMOSEN
April 2;.
In British bark, 406 Braith Bangor 23rd November, Rice ARNHOLD, KARAREG & April 2 Mrenalis Bachau, Danish hark, 447 Gerstenberg, Bangtok 2nd March, Rice,CAPTAIN STA
April 2 BLAOR PRINCE, Brition ship 750,
Inglis, Bangkok Sta March, Rice TURNER & CO.
A
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTOR'S OFFICE,
ARAN APRIL 2ND.. Afghan, British steamer, for Yokokaina. dialanta, Gerua stunner, for Saigon. West Stanley, British ste
steaube, for
Shanghai. Gloves, British steamer, for Shanghai.. Juliane, German schooner, for Sooloo. Parim, British steamer, for Nicgara, Japan Taitoan, British steamer, for Swatow, do.
Faizy, Spanish stenmar, for à mang Falcon, British bark, for London. Glenfalloch, British steamer, for Saigon. Carisbrooke, British stemmer, for Satow,
DEPARTURES.
ПЕРА
April 1, IONIAN, British bark for London. April 2, ALDEN Brass, American bark, for Portland (Oregon) a April 2, Gurray, Gurman brig, for Tientsin. April 2, NORTEKEN SE, British bark, for
Tientsin
April.
BRECHT VON PUSTAU has been authorized to SIGN our Fram po provaration.
TAWY ZUŠTAU & Co. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1878. 1607
data
**NOTICE. NA
R. JOHN GRATTON CASS is admitted
ELLES & C
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Amoy, 1st April, 1978-
NOTICE E INTERROS and BESTONSTEZLICY of Mr. BOBERT CRAIG in var Firm CEASED on 31st December last. :
Amoy, 30th March, 1878.
TO BE LET.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 1878.
10 DET FURNISHED ROOMS, with a
of DBAWING ROOM, WITH OF WITHOUT BOARD, with a private family. Address. F.. care of Daily Prese Oliva,
Hongkong, dad April, 1878..
141508 TO LET. FIRST-CLASS GRANITE GODOWN
or the Praya, Wanahi.. Apply to
OLYPHANT: & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1877.
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUGIJOŃ.
THE Undareigand will doll by Public Aup
tion,
TO MORROW, the 4th April 1878, at Noon, at his Bales Rooms,
Queen's Ba
BEER, FORTER, and CHAMPAGNE- SILK, ALPACOA, and COTTON UM BRELLAS, SCARLET BLANKETS, FANCY CLOTH, FLANNELS and SERGE, WALL 10 PAPER LAMP SHADES od CHIMNEYS, FILTERS. LAVENDER WATER, TOWELS, LEATHER CLOTH; NOTE PA- PER and ENVELOPES, SOAP, BISCUITS, BUTTER, WINE GLASSES; and JA -550-PANESE WABE
ARMATO LET. TO. 0, UPPER MOSQUE TERRACE.
1. Gas and Wafər laid on,
T. G. LINSTEAD Hongkong, let-April 1878—————
TO LET. THE KASTERN HOUSE nt the ALBANY,"
akprosand in the aneupation of Me BEERETON Foss casica can be had on 1st May
Hongkong, let Apell, 1878,-
(554 TO LET. TO. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL with
Godowns attached No.2, SEYMOUR TERRÁCES Apply
BOYD & Co.
In:557
N
DEFERRING to the above, I beg to in
Rtimate that I quatinus et Saratur under
the Style or Firm of CRAIG & Co., on my sulej account, the Branch lately opened by Moss.
Bord & Co. there.' YA
EOBERT OBAIGT lately occupied by Mr. J. M. HANLON.
Swutow, 30th March, 1878,
H
59
ONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM
PANY, JAMITED.
Daring the TEMPORARY ABSENCE of the Undersigned, M. THOMAS DANIEL COX PARKER is Appointed AcriNG MANAGER, (
TANGGA. NEWTON,
Manager. Hongkong, 21st March, 1878.
NOTICE.
Im490
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Au Invoice of HEROSINE LAMPS.
TERMS
Ro..
三拜禮: 號三月四英 港香
INTIMATIONS.
INTIMATIONS.
LANE CRAWFORD & CO. THE STAG
HAVE. FOR SALE, BI LAFF ARBITALS, KORKSTANE'S CHAMPAGNE -ASPARKLING HOCK,
SPARKLING BURGUNDY. ACCOME'S PALE DINNER EHERET.
BACCONE'S MANZANITĽA.
CHABLIS.
CHATEAU LATOUR.
CHATEAU LAROJE.
CHATEAU MARGAUX,
ST, EMELION.
RUDOC:
BEAUNE,
--NUTES.
KoNIA's CHAMPAGNE.
CHOICE OLD PORT.
CURACAO
2 SEXTANTS, 1 BAROMETER, TT. CHAMBERTIN. LESCOPES, and 1 STEREOSCOPE in Case, &o, Giannet SALE-Cash before delivery Moricas Dollss prong and at 4.0 All Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at Pur. ́dtuinra' zisk ou the fall of the Fatamer.
JM ARMSTRONG,
Austioneer. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1879,
***TURNITURE SALE. :'
TURE.
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MARASCHINO
ÚHARTBEUSE;
CHERRY CORDIAL
RUM PUNCE
1811 BRANDY.
Exsaw's BRANDI. HENNESSEY'S BRANDY.
Convoisin's BEANDI.
YON HOBOKEN'S AVH;
BLUE GRASS BOURBON,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 1st February, 1878,
TO LET TIE HOUSE No. 5, HOLLYWOOL ROAD, ENGLISH AND CHINA-MADE FURNI.
Apply to
E. E BELILIOS. Hongkong; 20th March, 1878.
TO LET. FLETCHERS BUILDINGS, aither s AIRLEA, WEST POINT, from 1st April.
enties Houses, or in Flats, or Apartmaats.
GODOWNS, STABLING, and STORAGE, of every description.
Apply to
CH468ANE, CRAWFORD & C une od BURNETT'S UNSWEETENED GIN:
SHARP, TOLLE, AND JOHNSON,
Solleltors.
Ta undersigned, bro bon appointed by Supreme Court, House,
Limited, Gunpowder Mannfactarias, of Dart.": Lord and Battle, their SOLE AGENTS
HONGKONG Mid Chen X,
METAR & Co. Hongkong, 6th February, 1878. [230 GOOD IDEAS**NOTICE.!
Hongkong, 26th February, 1878.
TO LET:
THE DWELLING Hovesupation of
MOUNT, at present in FAMBAIK, Esq.
Possession after 15th April."
coz British stromer, for TTR JOSEPH HAIMON hy bewa mt. Apply to
April , Dutch steamer, for Saigon. April 2, Eanai, German str, for Shanghai. April 2, BRAEMAL CATTLE, British stry for
Shanghai
April 2, Louis Dušanz, French bark, for
Singapore
April 2, Optus, Brit. bark, for Newchwang. Apr 2, ALEX. Newcos, British back, for
Tiantai. April 2, Eur, Spanish steamer, for Ano
· April 2, ArouAN, Brit str, for Yokohama. April 2 GALLOCH, Brit etc., for Saigon: April 2,
2, MARION, Brit. str., for Haiphong 2, CITY, OF HALIFAX, British alap, for April
Partland (Oregon)
April 2, SULLY, Freuds bark, for Bintang.
· PASSENGERS:
ARRIVED
Per Tunis, str., from Yokoham
Mr, sad Mrs. de Groote and 4 milleton, Mrs. von Hemert and 3 children, Mrs. Kirkwood and zervant.
Per Makarjah, str., Am Saigon
8 Chinese
Por Tecky's, Y.com Byun, str., from Rango
1-Chinserire et ses é páskana vašem da Per Pernambuco, str, from Saigon — 21.Chinese:
DEPARTED.
Per Java, stry for Saigon -
I European and 120 Chinese.
Par City of Halfan, for Portland, Oregon 184 Chinese,
Par Marion, str., for Haiphong-
20 Chinose,
TV, DEPART
Per Glaucus, str., for Shanghai 23 Chinese.
REPORTS:
The British steamship Maharajah reports left Saigon ou 29th March, and had moderate woa thor to Parssels; from thence to port strong winds and high acs.
The Danish bark Michelle Selahat reports left Bangkok on 2nd March, and had deathor until the last two days; then brgerlenged henry gales with thunder and lighting
The Burmese stenmiship Teelrya Yeer. Byan ro- porta left. Fangson on 19th March, and Singa pore on the 24th, and had fins N.E. monsoon and bne weather until the th; when experistoad Yury hassy weather for two days.
The Balieb ship Black Frace roports left Bangkor on 8th March, and had fine weather until the 29th ultimo; then experishood very heaty mathar antil the lat izateat; thongs to port fine monsoon.
The British stoninship Pernambuco) reports left Saigon en 98th March. To the Paravels hd 3ght Easterly winds; then had very at tled weather on the 30th and 31st altimo; thence to port moderate NIE. monsoon. In Saigon the steamships Parase, Fernloser Bellona, and Glenring:
Marsh
AMOY SHIPPING ARRIVALS
10, Tymes, British steamer, from Hongkong, 18 Mafeabdu, Janish schoonez, from Saigon 18, Rebecca, German brig, from Chefoo
13. Hochung, Chinese steamer, from H'kong.
&
Ist of April, 1878.
WILLIAMS & CA
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Swatow, March 27th, 1878.
NOTICE
Mr. EDWARD GUNNINGHAM in our INTEREST, and RESPONÁLICITY of in Hongkong and China CEASED on the
RUSSELL & Co.
31st December last man
China, March 8th. 1878.
fem£39
A NOTICE. =** THAVE This Day established myself at this.
Port as a MERCHANT and COMMIS SION AGENTT, ander the Style or Firm of
EO R. STEVENS & Co., who will benea forward conduct the Agency of the AUSTRALA BIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
GE. STEVENS.
Hongkong, 28th Deonn bar, 187784
NOTICES ME HORATIO GAY JAMES was ad mitted a PARTNER in our Fire un the et January, 1878
GEO. R STEVENS & CA Hongkong, 5th January, 1879
of
by Public Auction, TOMORROW.
the 4th April, 1878, st 12 o'clock Noon; at
GREENMOUNT,"
KONSTAN'S 'CHAMPAGNE. DAN BASS, Bottled by FOSTER.
GUINNESS, bottled by BURKE, DANISH BEDR DRAUGHT. BASS,
GINGER WINE.
the Bosidones of JeaN PAIRDATEN, Esq.,TUBORU'S
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising
Groen-Rep Covered Walm CHAIRS, and COUCH.
ENGLISH MADE BOLINTON EASY 196 CHAIRS, covered in CRIMSON UTRECHT VEL
KOHNSTAL's CHAMPAGNE.
<
OLD JAMAICA RUM.
KINAHAN'S WHISKY.
LAND, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.
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HOTEL
QUEEN'S EDAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.. This Hotel has been repatrod and redecorated throughout, and is extirely refurnished..
First rate Accommodatiore for Visitors
in at ONE of Clook. Dinner at SEVEN. Wines and Spirits of the Best Quality only: NEW ENGLISH and AMERIDAN BILLIARD TABLES
STAD HOTEL QUEEN'S ROAD.
3. COOK; PROPRIETOR; Hongkong, 1st April 1828
£500
THE ADVERTISER, being anxious to eb Stain EMPLOYMENT, either sa CLERK, Accountant, or BOOKнEKPR, and having had saveral yomas' experience, offers is an indach- ment to flis obtaining of the matte, & CERTAIN Adzens X. Y. K., Offoe of this Paper. CONSIDERATION, to be agreed upon herbaftur.
Hengkong, 27th March, 1878.
[522
[PRICE $23 PER MONTH.
INTIMATIONS.
FOR SHANGHAL
THE Steamship
A
*WEST STANLEY " Astby, Master, will be despatched for tlie above Port TO-DAY, the Sri instant, at 2. P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIESSEN & C. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1878.
OCEAN, STEAMSHIP, COMPANY.
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FOR SHANGHAI, vis AMOY, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates" for HANROW NINGPO, and PORTS in JAPAN, THE Company's Steamship.
*GLAUCUS
will be despatched : 70-DAY the Rri instant, at $P
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
BUTTERLIBLD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1873.
FIANUFORTH TUNING.
[531
R. HAHN begs to announge to his
FOR STORAGE in GODOWNS, PEATA M Patront that he has chungel his Rosi-
-- CENTRAL, Apply to
donos from Bruyn Eaut ta No. 19, HOLLYWOOD RUSSELL & Co
ROAD, whore Orders may be left, or at Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1878 [1m520
TONGKONG AND CHINA BAKERYUPERIOR WHITE CRYSTALS, maat-
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1978.
[x574-
H
COMPANY, LIMITED,
factured by the ORIENTAL SUGAR RB-
An ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING FINERY, can now be had in Tins of 10 or 14 lba., of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Gomor in larger quantities to suit Furolmaers, on pany will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFIOR, Application to Queen's Read, en THURSDAY, the 11th April Masara LANE, CRAWFORD & Cv.
[555 proximo, at PM. for the purpose of receiving Hongkong, let April, 1878,
Lo Report of the General Manager, a State- mat of Accounts to the 31st Deoetabar, 1877, and for the slection of a Consulting Committes
and Auditors.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,
General Managers. Hougkong, 25th March, 1878,
[523 "YHINA FAMINE RELJEF FUND
SUBSCRIPTIONS to dels aggregata $10,352 44,
1 COTTAGE TRICHORD PIANO, by J. COLLARD and COLLARD in Mahogany CHINA SUGAR REFINING misted to the Committee at lunghi The
made expressly for the Climate.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 19th March, 1878.
[479 TO LET. ́ ́··
the 1st of Maroli.
N TO, §, WEST TERRACE, Possession 9
Apply to
T. ALGAR 9, Hollywood Food Hongkong Tat February, 1878,
· [187
VERO LET. [HREE ROOMS, FURNISHED if required, in Premises No. 38-40, QUEEN'S HOAD CanTrai, suitable for Offoss,
AIBO,
TWO SPACIOU GRANITE GODOWKS on the PRAYA, Spring Gardens, Wanchi.
Apply to
Y
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N. MODT & Co. Hongkong, 26th March, 1878
TO LET.
HOUSE N. & Lowa Moon TERRACE,
from 1st April. Apply to Messs. SHARP, TOLLER, AND JOHNSON. Hongkong, 26th February, 1978. 1364 TO LET. [1247ERGE OFFICES in CLUB CHAMBERS. DWELLING HOUSE, No. 6, Mosque TEACE; Possession frota 15th April uext,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Hongkong, 5th March, 1878.
CORPORATION ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
FAID UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars, RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.
JOUBT OF DIRECTORS ** Chairman-F. D. SABIDON. Esq. Deputy Chairman--W, H. FORBES, Eяg..
E. R. Batifios. Eaq.
H. L. Dalrympto, Esq.
H. Hoppins, Esq.7
Hon. W. Hoświak.
Artas Land, Eng.
Wilholm Roiners, og
W.-8. Young, Esq.
CHIME MANAGER.
Hongkong THOMAS JACKSON, Esq, MANAGER..' Shanghai-WEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES LONDON & COUNTY BANK.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Jeposit Accounts 'st the rate of Ipar nant. per Annum on the daily balance,
On Fixed Deposits
Fur 3 months 2 per cent. per annum. For 6 months 4 per ceus. per annum. For 12 months 5 par seat per annum.
LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED. CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and avery description of hanking and Erobango business transacted, sed
Date granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerion, China and Japan..
97
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. Oos of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Boad East,
Hongkong, 27th February, 1878. HARTERED BANK OF INDIA, OM TRAMIA, AND CHINA. CAPITAL...
W
· CRYSTAL and BRONZE GASALIERS,
·GILT" FRAMED MIRRORS, CARPETS CHROYO LITHOGRAPHS, PICTURES CLOCKS. Marble-Top TABLES, FENDERS sad FIRE IEONS, HELETHRUGS CASE, with GLASS DOORS: Marble Top TEA {POYS, TEAK WHATNOTS.
Euronialÿ Carved TEAKWOOD BOOK.
7 WALNUT SECRETAIRE, with Patent Self-looking DRAWERS.
ENGLISH-MADU MAHOGANY DINING TABLE, with SPARE LEAVES.
ENGLISH-MADE MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, with MINOR BACK.
ENGLISH-MADE CANG SEAT CHAIRS, WILL MOROCCO CUSHIONS.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
-Tha Redinery Mannfäcitares) LOAF SUGAT (in 5, 10, and 15 lbs. Loaves). CUT and POWDERED LOAF SUGAR- CUBE BUGAR (LYLE'S PATENT) shortly. CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, murk C.SE, in dunord
A1111
FINE WEITE SUGAE, mark C.S.B. in diamond
A[1]*
MEDIUM WATE SUGAR, mark C.S.B, in din-
mond All
FINE YELLOW SUGAE, mark €.8.8. in diamond
All..
CURE Sua mark C.S.R. in diamond BI. GOLDEN SYRUP, Syewe, and Matassus, SPIRITS of WINE and LAMP SPIRIT.
FLECTROPLATED WARE, CROCK-Bust, 45 deg., 30 deg., 0., und NAVAL.
ERY, and GLASSWARE.
ANIMAL CHAbcoan and Dust, STAIR CARPET and RODS, FILTER AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from BONES. ICE CHEST, Marx LAMPS.
Handsomely Carred TEATODD LINEN PRESS.
IRON BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, and
CURTAINS
1 LADY'S. DOUBLE-WINGED, WARDROBE, with Misnon Door.
1 English-mado Mahogany TOILET TABLE, TOILET MIRRORS, ICara's. SAFE, 2 Lady's Tonk DAVENPORTS..
Marble-TopWASHSTANDS and SAW. VICES, COUCHES, CHAIRS, GAS BRACKETS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Children IRON and WOODEN BEDS, WARDROBES, CHESTS of DRAWERS, 27 BATH TUBS,
G. FALCONER AND CO., ATOH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS AND JEWELLERS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OFAETS,
T.
791
AND BOOKS, No. 48, QUR'S ROAD CESTRAL.
ALGAR.
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, RENTS COLLECTED. BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS.
MOURNING STATIONERY, &...
MONUMENTS ERECTED,
9, HOLLYWOOD ROOD,
NOW ON SALE.
Sundry WINEB and STORES.
Al
A Fine Collection of CAMELLIAS, FERNS, ROSES, and other CHOICE PLANTS.
Cataloguos vill be issued prior to the Sale. sud the Furniture will be an view on WEDNES DAY, the Red April.
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollare weighol at 7.1.7. All fots, with all faults and errors of description, at Pur- chasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, 29th March, 1878.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
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BONE TAB (A Preventive of White Ants), Rocen BONE TALLOW
PACKED QUANTITIES and Packages to auit CUSTOMERS.
Particulars and Prices on application te
THE MANAGER, China Bugar Reluing Company, Limited,
East Point Hongkong, Ish March, 1878.
ICTORIA
OUMI
DISPENSARY.
ESTADLINED 1865.
WM GEUICKSHANK, DISPENSING CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, IMPORTER of DEVOCISTS' SUNPEIES,
· PARENT MEDICINee, and Totter *
REQUISITES
MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF AERATED WATERS.
PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
PREPAERD
of which suc Taels 6,000 have already bean ro
graphic Transfer. LISTS have boon left at the BANES, THE HONGKONG CLUS, THE GERMAN Ozun, Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s. Messrs. MACETEN. FRICKEL & Co.'s, and Mesare, LAMMELT, ATKINSON. & ÜD,'s.
Gentlemen desirous of contributing will lolly AFFIX their NAMES with AMOUNT of SUB CRITION to any of the above Lists.
H. B. GLEB
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Chairman Hongkong, 20th March, 1878. ||
RIENTAL WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG. STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE,
FROPRIETORS.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Friends that he is about to visit SEAS E. ROGERS begs to intimate to bia
HAL, and will be ahat from Hongkong from April lat to June 15th.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1978.
TOMION IN GERMAN,
(ta
dress to A.X.. Ole of this Paper.
ADIES and Goatlanon wishing instruction in the GERMAN LANGUAGE moy receive information regarding Terris, &o. Að.
Hongkong, Srd April, 1878.
PIANOFORTE TUNING.
[Imǎ73
MR. J. BUCHANAN, BANUMASTER of Her Majesty's 74th Highlanders, bogs to announce to the Public of Hongkong that be will undertake to TUNE PIANOFORTES during his slay in the Colong
Address to Murray Barracks Hongkong, 141 March, 1878.
(1461
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,
FIFFIN A ONE. DINNER at BETH. runa, Spirits, &o, of the Best Quality only
English, French, and German Spoken. BILLIART ROOMS-BOWLINGALLEYS: "ANGISZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA-
--TION:---
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN,
Taja HOTEL, pleasantly situated on the Bunt. commands an extensive view of the harbour, and having been entirely RETTED, offers vers comfort for the Travelling Public.
W. H. HENRIQUES & Cò,
Proprietors.
8m435]
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
-FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE,
In accordance with the Articles of Agres want the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to Polioy-holders for the fecal your ending 30th September, 1877, of TwSTY-FIVE FES ORNT.HE S on the NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED.
“ARRATOON APCAR“
WARRANTS will be delivered by the Underving arrived from the above Purts, Consignen
2
signed to Contributors of Pruous at this Port on and after the 9th instant.
Polley-holders are requested to send in Par ticulars of their Contributions. By Order of the Directors;
RUSSELL & Co., Agouts.
Hongkong, 5th March, 1878..
NOTICE.
OFF
[*18
FFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STHAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
IN LIQUIDATION.
of Cargo by her are requested to Read in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Coun tersignataro, and to take immediate delivery of their Goode.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at onas landed and stored at Consignees risk and ox-
pero.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agente.
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1878
[1w571
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORE.
T
TUE Steamship
ARGYLL"
A THIRD RETURN of CAPITAL and of Cargo are hereby requested to and their having arrived from the above Furis, Consigues in atrist accordance with the Formula of the ghare, will be made to Sastebeklers of Record Undersigned, and to tako immediate delivery of INTEREST, of the Rate of TIVE TAELB per Bill of Lading for Countersignature to the British Pharwaecpoxia." :
ANE, CBAWFORD & Co. will all by
Public Auction, in thoir Salon Rooms, SHIP AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS Pray on
SATURDAY,
the 6ta April, 1878, at Noon, MORTON'S CIỂM EN'S STORES comprising
BOUND VOLUMES, of the Chin Overland TARD, SALAD OIL, SAUCH, TART
Trade Report for the Year 137.
PRICE TEN DOLLARS.
Apply at the Daily Press Ooo.. Hongkong, February, 1877.
FRUIT, &e.
CUT GLASS TUMBLERS, SILK UM BRELLAS, COTTON SÔÕCKS, TOYS, DOLLS, TOOTH BÁTSHFS, FRAMED ENGRAVINGS, CARD BOXES, IRON
JOHN SKINKER, 115, PINE STREET, SAFES
supplied and recited
PASSENGER. SKIPS SUTTLIED. N3All Vaslase itions shoubi ha addressed VICTORIA DISPENSARY. 185
EXP. & O. STEAMER "GEELONG." SPECIALLY. SELECTED. A BALA WINE
One ACHTRÁLTax COW and BULL CALF. OLD PARTICULANE,
Aud, at One o'clock,
An Iva-bu STEAM LAUNCH, 7 foot
on the 28th February, payable at the Office of their Goods, the Liquidators on the 8th March.
WARRANTS will be delivered by the Under landed and stored at Consignces risk and ex- Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once
signed to Shareholders or their lawful Repro sautatives, da presentation of Shore Certificates
for endorsement.
pense
· JARDINE, MATHESON -& Ca Hongkong. 2nd April, 1878.
[1w570 FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE"", THE Steamer
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company CLOSED From the 1st to the 8th March inalusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co., Liquidators. Shanghai, February 28th, 1878. SKATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Sole Agent on the Pacffle Coast for WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co.'s loag. 7 fest brani, 5 feet deep ExGINE, with In Quarter-Caske (equal to about 12 dozen), 850 AUS-1960 and 1873; Plein Montal, or Gold, Silver, LA BOILER, fest long. 2 feet 10 inches dia
Repeating Rifles, Carties, and Muskets, Medel 6 inch stroke, 7 inch diameter Cylinder. Tuzu-In Dotaves (ogast to about # dozen)
LONDON PARTICULAR, or Niskal-Plated, and Beautifully Engraved..
meter, with FEED PUMP, WATER TANK, &o. In Quarter Caak (alwat 19 dusen)
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in In Octaves (about 6 dozon! with all faults and errors of description, at pur- METALLIC CARTRIDGES
Moxican Dollars weighed at 7:17. AR Lota,
GEO. SMITH. & Co., Agents for China, Hagkong, and Japan. chnoore' risk on the fall of the hammer..
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, Izd April, 1878,
£300,000.
RESERVE FUND £110,000. of all sizes and kinds for Pistols or Rides of
Rankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY, HANK
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
The BANE'S BRANCH in Honuxor grants Drafts London and the Chist Commercial nlacos in Europe and the East buys and re-
thair makes
F YON,
[Gm12)
SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE
No. 67 PRATA WESTIN SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
Geives for collection Bills of Exchange and COAL, WATER BALLAST, FLESH vonduste all kinds of Banking and Exeherga|| basinte
PROVISIONS, and OILMAN'S STORES.
FURNITURE SALE.
4587
ELEGANT ENGLISH AND CANTON CHAMPAGNE,
MADE FURNITURE.
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Lave been in. structed by W. H. BRETETON, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
"OXFORDSHIRE" having arrived,. Consignees of Cargo are in 410 foaren that their Goods are being lariled at
whence from the Bosts delivery may be
COURS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS DIFFI taken.
QULTY OF BREATHING we speedily, ourod by
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Japan
530. KEATING'S COUGH LONG (recognised and unless notice be given before Noon TO-DAY.
recommended by the Helical Feonity No Goode undelivered after the 7th infant will
charged with rent. No Fire Instrace has been effected. Bill of Lading will be contorsired by
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.
[1wG1 YONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship
45 other remedy is half en effective. One Lounge be 925 alene givo relief. They contain no Opium, Morphin, por way violent drag, mid way he laken by the most delicate. One or two at bed lime ensures rest whas troubled by the threal. Sold by all Chernists; in Boltles. [4811775
1874
FOR SALE.
HDC & Co.'s MONO POLE.
DEETJEN & Co.: Hongkong, 2nd July, 1877. [6m1034
13, Taiwan, Kritish steamer, from Tameni. Local Billy discounted, and interest allowed 14 Douglas, British steamer, from Hongkong on Current Accounts and on Doposite for fixed of the Best Quality and at the Savetest Noticetas 9th April, 1278, at Noon, an bis Residance, C.
14. Euzers13 British steams, from Hkong.periods on terata which may be assortaised on
15 Kwangtung British str., from Foochow
15 Retriever, Britiak bark, from Souzabay's.
10 Enray, Spanish ateamer, from Hongkong.
16, Herrian, German brig, from Chefos,
15, Otto, German rig, from Chatoo.
18, China, German S-a. sch., from Kobe 18, Peter, German brig, from Foochów. 18, Evelyn, British steamer, from Kobe 18, Ajas, British steamer, from Shanghai 19. Douglas, British steamor, from Fooghow 13, Agamemnon, British str. from largiai. 19, Albay, British steamer, from Taisranfoo, 19. Felann, American bark, from Chafoo
20, Yesão, British steamer, from Hongkong 21, Taiwan, British steamer, from Hongkong. 23. Anóhises, British pammer from &wokow
Marob- DEPARTURES
11, Chloris, German burk, for Bangkok, “- 11 Kwangtang, British str. for Foochew.
11 Ulysses, British stanter, for Shanghai.
11, Albay, Britisk stemmer, for Taiwandoo
13, T, British ateamer, for Hongkong
13 L. Eugone, French bark, for Hongkong.
13, Iris, British 3mated schooner for Takao,
14 Douglas, British shorter, for Fanoliow."
14. Kochung, British steamer, for Shanghai.
15, Kwangtong, British str. for Hongkong.
10. Bendoraids, British str, for Hongkong. 18, Alexandra, British bark, for Taiwan.co
16, Juno, Gerzan bark, for Thie
18, Haramonin, German back for Takao
J. Friedrick, German bark, for Samarang.
17, Emay, Spanish artozier, for Mala
19, Dongles, British steamer, for Hongkong...
19. Condor, German bark, for Hongkong,
20 Yesso British stealaus, for Fosshow.
20, Alby, British steamer, for Hongkong,
20, Agamemnon, British ste, for Shanghal 20. Hwal-ynam, Chenate, for Swatom
21, Oceania, Gerojan bark, for aka 2017koan, Baltlik manasss der Taingat": 21. Ajax, British steamer, for Hongkong an, Chingtoo, British 8. Far Tapo.
22, Ada, Britisk back, for Singapore
22, Bebecca, Gjormán bark, for 1 Biwan 00.
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY
None
NOTICE.
Hongkong, January 1, 1878, ........ [BL
JAPAN GAZETTEM
11813
HA
BOOKBINDING G IN ALL LÍB BRANOBIS
AT THE
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.
Bookbinding in every style by Competent Workmen on the Premises.
Musto ko ung in Elegant Bindings, Commercial Binding of every Size and Descrip- tion, and Account Dooks ruled to any
Pattora,
QUALITY OF MATERIAT A WORKMANSHI
BY GUARANTREL.“
DAILY PRESS OFFICE,
HONGKONG NOTICE.
MILLAR AND co SUMBERS AND GAS FISTEMU, QUEENS ROAD EAST HONGKONG
VAI YUNE,
COMPRADORE AND GENERAL'
STOREKEEPER,
CENTRAL MARKE SHIPS AND PRIVATE FAMILIER SUPPLIED
THE BEST PROVISIONS
(RESIDING AT MIN KING,
"48, Queen's Road, HongKong), CHINA WASE DEALE
Has always on hand all sorts of Saporfine. LIANG-BI FROVINCE CHINAWARE
for Bala 84PSAM KONG CANTON.
'No.4, 'ALBANT: TERRAGE,-
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising
DRAWING ROOM CHAIRS, COUCHES,
THEVENIN
WINE AND SPIRIT. MERCHANT,
AND IMPORTER OF PENCH GOODS."
YOKOHAMA AVING boon oppointed AGENT in Tora, sad SETTEES in. WALNUT, covered with Depot for Vions Wats and Spacial Agent HONG and SOUTH CHINA for the Japan GREEN KEY, Moroces Covered EASY CHAIRS, for FINAUD PERFUMES and ANTOINE'S INKA. Gazctie,
MARBLE-TOP TABLES, GILT CONSOL Japan Gazette Sammy and TABLE with MARBLE TOP and MIRROR BACK, "Hong List, Orders for Bubscriptions and Large TIR GLASSES, CHROMOLITHO Advertisements for that Paper will be reocired GRATIS, FLOWER VASES, CLOCKS. at this Office.
Hongkong Daily Preva Ofos.
GASALIER, CARPET, &c., &d.
DINING ROOM FURNITURE, prising CanYED SIDEBOARD, DINING- TABLE, OHAIRS, WHATNOTS, ELEO TRO-PLATED WARE CLASS and CROCKERY WARE, CLOCKS, VASES, Handsome, PEAK BOOKCASE, CRISTAL
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1877.809 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG, THE Undersized, having been appointed pared to accept Risks against Fire at Carrent, & Rates, subject to a Bonus of 20 per cent.
SIEMSBEN & Co., Agenta, Hongkong, 16th November, 1972. - 130 QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
BEDROOM FURNITURE, comprising 80- LID BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, Ladies' WARDROBES, ENGLISHMADE, Óf So UT MAINGA TY. DEFŠSING (TABLÉS and WASHSTANDS with MARBIA TOPS, TOI LET MIRRORS, CHESTS of DRAWEES, CHAIRS, COUCHES &
HB Undersigned are pressed to GRANT POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the extent of 46,000 Dollars on Buildings or on A NINGED BOOKCASE, HANDEQMBLY. Goods stored therein, at Current Lccal Bates, CARVED and INLAID, AN subject to a Discount of 20 on the promin
Gentlemen's Best French Boots and Shoes.
#, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
FOR SALE.
UTLER PALMER ́8
CELEBRATED. WINES AND COGNAC, Price Frist vo spplication
BLACKHEAD & Hongkong, 1st November, 1877.
hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored in the Gedowns of the Undersigned at their risk and oxponse.
BRITISH STEAMER " AFGHAN,” HUNT, MASTER, FROM LONDON, PENANG ANÍ SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by above Steuer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whenca FROM LONDON AND PORTS OF CALL.. delivery may be obtained.
No Fire Insuranco has boon affected.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 30th March, 1878.
1550
"EGERIA,”
Consignose wishing to take delivery of their Steamship Deads from the Boats, alongside the wharf are it liberty to do so.
Johannsen, Mester, having arrived, Consigness Goods remaining. In store after the 6th April of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods at will be subject to rent; ne fire Lasarance are being landed at their risk by the Under- "bar been effected.
signedanlabored in their Godowns, whence fren Optional Cargowill be forwardedunkes written the Wharf or Beats delivery may be obtained, notice to the contrary is given batera 3.p.m. Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai, TO-DAY.
unless notice to the contrary is given before Bills of Lading will be countersigned by 3 p.m. TO-DAY. WM. PUSTA.&Co., Agents Hongkong, 30th March, 1878.
مجھے
[548
777 GERMAN STEAMER "OLYMPIA,” NAGEL, MASTER FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE: fo,ONSIGNEES of Cargo by above Steamer are hereby informed that their, goods are being maded and stored at their risk in the Godowna of the Undersigned from whence delivery may be cbtained.
¿FOR SALE. HAS HEIDSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE,
1874, “WBIESLACK," $29...por case of 2 dozen pintė. $18...........per ease of 1, dozen quarts... CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE, 1869
VIN DES PEINOES."
$18 per onge of 1 dezan quaats.
PALMER MARGA DIX.
NORTON & Co.,
A COTTAGE PLANO, by BROLDWOOD and SONS, London May
86
Agents
F2
A PARLOUD BILLIARD TABLE, with CURE, &o., complete
97
Per Case of 1 itozen quarts, per case of 2 dozen pints. CHATEAU BELAIR. -
....par case of 1 dozas quarta.
LORMONT
Hongkong January, 1876.7
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
AMINSURANCH COMPANY. INCORPORATED BY Bogan CHARTER AND SPECIAL ACTS OF PARLIAMENTA
ESTABLISHED 1903,
CARITAS,000,000
A Fine Collection of PLANTS and FERNE.
TERMS OF SALE-Cal before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.40 Lots, with all faulte and errors of description; st pur eharozw! risk on the fall of the hammer:
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1878;075 1577.
WONG HING GUEUNG & 00.
THE Agents K COAL MERCHANTS Gager
the above Company are prepared to grant Foliates agalast FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 Pou say Balding, or a Merchandise is the same
at the usual mtos, subject to a discount of Twenty per cent (2)");
GELMAN & Co.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1872,
Agente
29
Have always on hand for BATE every dayelp- tion RCOAL MOUELATE PRIORS
My AHTON has been appointed: Manger, and all Orders azilibussed to han at 67. Prays, or to Mr. FAT JA at 30, Hing Lung Street, Twill receivo immediate attention: Hongkong, January 1st, 1878.
[88
..per onse of 1 dozen quarts, per case of 2 dosen pints.
ASTEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1878.
NOW ON SALE,
12
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION T
AND STUDENTE FIRST ANSISTANCE"
- By Dr. DEVAN,
With many. Adilitična, Currections,
and De WILLrams Ortliography.
In Faper Wrapper
$1.50
Naty BounGALA
$2.00
Apply at the Daily Prset Offe
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 5th April, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected: Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIESSEN & Co...
Agents. Hongkong 30th March, 1878.
[1519 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY: NOTICE
Consignees wishing to take delivery of their | "YONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship goods from this boats alongside the wharf.sre at
"GARLIC liberty to do so."
From San Francisco, de, are heroby requested to Goods remaining in store after the 6th April Bend in their Hils of Lading for Countersigta next will be subject to zent; ze lire Beaumasture, and to take immediato delivery of their bas been effectual
Goods.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unben written Cargo impeding disabarge of the Stamer will notice to the oentary is given before 2pm. be landed and stored at Consiguses risk and ex- TO-DAY
polisa Bills of Fading will be countersigned by
GUB, THORY WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
Agent Agente
Hongkong, 30th March. 1878: [1w50 Hongkong, 30th March, 1878.
(847FROM SINGAPORE AND LONDON. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
THE Stoomahip
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES:
29 GLENRAGLES T. having uerived from the above Parts, Consignesa
of Cargo are informed that their Goods are being
ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Menguated to senza ix that.” Hills of Lading : Vintersigned when from the Whi vie pr
to the undersigned for countersignature, and Boats delivery may be vital take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landled and stored at their risk and exponID;
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
H POUEY,
Agent.
Mr C. Grossman dimond, No. 7887, 1.
case Mercery, from Marseilla.
Hongkong 28th March, 1872. -
A
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Bhang- hai înless noties is given befors 11 o'lcek TÖ- DATA S
Goods retaining undelivered after the oth April will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance has been effected:
Kills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, RATHE SONY Con Hongkong, 30th March, 1578.