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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 6965
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
【五十六百
April 24, CHINA, German str. 848. Acor main, Shanghai 2211l April, Guneral - STEMSERY & GOA April 25, PANG-KO-RAY, Obinazo gboat for from eat, 1.400, Chu April UZENDARN, British str. 1,109, Clau
15th March, Port Said Peth, con, Lugdtou Suez Bath, and Singapore 19th April, General JARDINE Mathusor & Co. April 95
German Teachi Taku 20th April,
Ma De, Sium, bark, 455, Irorck, Batam (Gulf of Fran) 36th Marah, Salt and Wood-KIE THE LOONG
April 26,
April 25, Gu
April
Gusray; German bg, 240, Johann- Bah, put hack, General Do. Soxe
an steamer, 1,100, 25. HT PERLA Gorman Pantsen, from WhamponSTEMSSEN & Co. April 25, Bozara, German atearer, 1,087, Johannsou, from Whumpor SIEMBIEN & Co.
日四十二月三年寅戊光
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE?
TO BE LET
T10 LET, & FURNISHED SUMMER RESI
MS JOSEPH HARMON has been all-DENCE in Mao, well situated Fas itted a FARTNER in our Firm, from session on the 1st May, 1873. Also & HOUSE 1st of April 1678.
the PRAZA GRANDE, No. 37. Porcession o KER DEN STAS WILLIAMS & CON
Swatow, March 27th, 1878,
(Em533For Farticulars apply to
NOTIFICATION.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1878.
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION
on
HE Underslgod has received instructions
Palio Auction, TO-MORROW
PA
the 27th April 1878, at Noon, st hin Eales
INTIMATIONS.
五拜禮
月四英
INTIMATIONS
T
MAORWEN FRICKEL &000
TAVE LEQEIVED, RY LATE ARRIVALS,
CAND. NOW OFVER FOE:SAER, “
港香
E;
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ DAILY PREÇO,” A BIWill you please to publish the enclosed copy of a letter written to the Government.
PRICE PER MONTH.
INTIMATIONS.
ARRISON. THEATRE
TweRooms, Queen'sfondo SË PA FRESH AND SELECT ASSORTMUŃ Enginder Burnoyer at Rangoon, and his roporthe BAND AMATEURM of Her Majesty'e 74th :
A DA SILVA TELLES. Macno Hotel, No. 15, Paya Grande
1687 Muro 5th April, 1879 1 Lưg tỏ notify tant I havo RESUMED I BUSINESS TAME And KELUNGITO LET North Formoss, under the style or firm of DÖSD 70.3 UPPER MOSQUE TERRACE
Gas and Water Lald one hand
TGLINSTEAD Hongkong, 1st April, 187577 (559 Kam me duke pZTO LET AUE EASTERN HOUSE at the ALBANY,
at present in tise acoupution of Mr. BRERATONY Founesaich can, be had on 1st May
Hongkong, 1st April, 1878
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JOHN DODD.-
Tamsi. 17th April, 1878
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NOŽICE,
ROBERT HUNTER BILI is AU-
BRADZEY. & Co.
MORED TO SIGN OUT FIRMA
Swatow, 17th Aprü, 1878.
(1m855 A NOTIUR..
JEE INTEREST and RESTONKIHILITY FOĚ MT EDWARD CUNNINGHAM in our Firm in Hongkong and Chime CEASED on the 31at Deverbor-ligh
[Om£19
RUSSELL & Co China, March 8th, 1878, sped
DEA AUREARMS NOTICE:
April 25, BORNEO, American ship, 786, BMP
Shaw, Newcastle, N.8. W, 6th March, Coals
CAPTAIN."
CLEARANCES
AT THE HALOUE MASTER'S OFFICE,
........... APRIL 25TH, V Bua Pan, Siamese ship, for Bangkok. Hesperia, German steamer, for Chintang. Kim Yung Tye, Sianiese bark, for Bangkok Minora, British stesiner, for Sanłów, pa Star of India, British bark, for Manila" Lorne, British steamer, for Bangkok.
DEPARTURES)
April 25, Sus-cu, Chinese gunhout, for a
April 25, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, British
bark, for Whampon.
April 25, Qurara, Carinn str. for Saigon. April 25, FU-Yew, Chinesestz, for Shanghai, April 25, HELENA, Gor, atk, for Banlam. April 25, MINERVA, British sir, for Swatow, April 25, Puerox, Brit bark or Bongkok April 25, Amor, British etr, for Shanghai. April 25, JEAN PIERRE, French bark, for
Bangkok.
PASSENGELS.
· ARRIVED.
Per China, str., from Shangha
16 Chinese.
Per Glearn, str., from London,
For Hongkong52 Chinese For Sinnghai.
-Misa Derglas and Mr. Boyd.
Per Pi De Ma De, from Baalam :-
1 Chinese,
Por Borneo, trem Nowcastle, N.8.W Mes. Blias...
DEPARTED.
Per Minerva, shr. for Swatow
85 Chinese
Matanda TÓ DEPART
For one, str., for Bangkok: 20 Chinose.
́REPORTS.
The German schooner Auguste Remers reports leff Taku on 2011 April. The Brst three days had nothing but calmis; thenion vaciuble winds
The American ship Borneo reporte l.ft Now castle, N.8. W., on 8th March, and had fine wea thor tatil making the Jolanda; thence N.W winds to port
The British shamship Geneen reports left London on 15th March, Port Said on the 29th, Buca on the 30th, and Singapore on 19th April, and kad moderate weather to. Singapore; then strong N.E. gales for two days.
The Blathers bark Fi De Ma De reports left Hanlar (Gulf of Siam) on 26th March. In the Gulf of Siam had calm and ruble winds; from Pulo Obi to Palo Sapata strong N.E. pion, soon therea to port variable winds all fire wentligt.
The Garden utasamehip Chine reparto left Shanghai on 22nd April, and experienced mode. rata N.E. winda thuringbout. On the 24th; passed the steamship Malacca off Breaker Point, from Hoigking for Yokohama On same day, passed the steamship Gwalior off Oupchi Point, From Hongkong for Sbaughai...
April
FOOCHOW SHIPPING. ARRIVALS,
6 Tab-yew, Chinese steuner, from Shanghai. 6. Yesso, British stemmer; from Hongkong.
7, Taiwan, British steamer, from Honglong,
10, Douglas, Britieh ateams, from H'kang
10, Fei-ho, Chine gunboat, from Anoy, 11, Europa, Britiah steamer, from Shanghat. 18, Yanga, British steamer, from Hongkong April-DEPARTÜLES
& Yous, British steusder, fur Hongkong 10, Taiwan, British slower, for Hongkoty. 10, Tab yew, Chinese steamer, for Shanghai 13, Muara, British gunboat, for Amoy.
13, Johanns Kremer, Ges, ach, for Network
13, Douglas British stanmer, for Hongkong, 14, Europe, British aber for haughai,
16, Fai-bos, Chinese stasœur, for Evaton.
SAIGON SHIPPING.
Marah
25, Radnorabire, British ste, from Hang cong 25 Glenroy, British steamer, from Hongkong. 26, F'arnLower, British str., from Singapore. 27, Pamies, British Steamer, from Hongkong. 29, Djeurosh, French teamer from Marseilles 31, Altona, Gorman skamer, from Hongkong, April
1. 8. of bama, Brit str, from Hongkong.
2. Marsia, British eteamer, from Hongkong
2, Genériève. French bark, from Batavia,
dáte.
JOHN GRATTON CASS is adrutted
PANINE Brw from this
PORTAIL Stekel v hrake
PARA MADELES & Co. Amor, 1st April, 18784Mer +1666
NOTICE.
す
MR JAMES LYON PLAYFAIR SAN-
DEESON has been sutkagized to SIGN Four FILM per provuzation st Focchow.
BIRLEY & Ca
· Hongkong, 6th April, 1878. *** [Im592
THAVE This Day established myself at this
Port ser MOECHANT and COMMIS SION AGENT, under the Style or Firm of GEO: R. STEVENS & Co, who will have forward conduct the Agency of the AvSTALA BIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
G. R. STEVENS C Hongkong, 20th Deoutuber 187704
NOTICES SEWIN R. HORATIO GAY JAMES. Was ed- M
mitted a PARTNER in one Firm ou the lat Jaunary, 1878
LAGEO R. STEVENS & Co.
Hongkong, th January, 181914
NOTICE
R. CHARLES VON BOSE has been
Maxthorized to SIGN our FrEM por pro.
curation at Canberra by SPANG
Mage CARLOWITZ & Co, N
TO YET.
OF BUTERIOR,
including
CROSSE AND DRACEWRIL'S STORES
upon it, a copy of which I likewise enclose as the writor of the letters we have good procf, quite expable of spreading unfounded reports respecting
which it would be almost impossible to disprove even if those concorned, bestil them, v porn of the annexed letters will enable the reader to judge if the truthfulness of the pathor, us showu by
14 Balos, sach 10 Bolts, Nos. T to B, Lose FLAI CANVASS, damaged by Raa, Water, Stonmélin “ OCEAN KING TERMS OF SATE Cash botore delivery in OILMANS STORES AND PROVISIONS, the steamship Fitspatrick and those on board bor Mexion Dolara weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and armors of description, at Pur- chserra riak in the all of the bon mor
MARMSTRONO
Auctionser, Hongkong, 28th April, 1878. 3. [708
PUBLIC AUCTION.” THE Unsigned has received instructions front Mess Tapursox and HIND, to
10 HORROW. —
ATO. 9. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, with by Public Azetion,
Godawas attached
No. 2. SEYMOUR TERRACE. Apply to
T
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, let February, 1978 Preben ZATO LETU...
THE GROUND FLOOR of No. 38, QUEEN's pridore and Seerants: Offices. Also additional
HoAD, with Godown noderdeath Cum Godown socommodation if required, Immediate Possession, molAAR
TURNER & Co. Apply to Hangkong, th October, 1677.
F1496-
THREE OFFICES ↳ CLUB CHAMBERS, DWELLING HOUSE, No. 6, Mosque TOXRACE; Possession from 15th April next.”
Apply to ARAR
DOUGLAS LATRATE & Co. Hongkong, 5th Marob, 1678
[1568
LET, FURNISHED ROOMS, with use DANING BOOM, WITH OF WITHOUT BOARD, with a private family. Address care of Daily Press Offca... Hongkong, 2nd April, 1878.
TO LEE FIRST CLASS GRANITE GODOWN
no the Prays, Waneki. Apply to ***
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong. 1st March, 18777:
TO LET
lately socupied by Mr. J.M ANTON, THE HOUSE No. 5, HeLLYWOOD ROAD,
-Apply to
ER BELTLIOS. Hongkong, 20th March, 1878.-
TO LET
[483
L.
the 27th day of Ari, 1878, at their Store,
Queen's Riad Central al Noon, The WHOLE of their SHOP FIXTURES GEASS CASES, and COUNTERS
TERMS OF SALE. Csah before delivery in Morican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All Lotz, absent risk on tià fall of the hammer. with all fanita and errors of description, at Par-
J. M. QUEDES, Jus,
Anotioneer Eongkong, 25th April, 1878.
1698
PUBLIC AVOTION..
SUPERIOR ENGLISH_AND_CHINA- MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PICTURES, PIANO, 30., &c., kò.
Undursigned Las xvceive instrnótione Thu Moore, Bay to Bell by Puble Axation, the 27th day of April, 1873, at so look P.m., at TO-MORROW, his Residence, Na3, Upper Mosque Terrane
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, &c, comprising
·ENGLISH-MADE DRAWING ROOM SUITE Covered with Orton, BLACKWOOD CAR- VED EMBROIDERED COVERED SETTER, CRIMSON VELVET WORKED OTTOMAN, ENGLISH-MADE WALNUT WORK TABLE
DINING TABLL, SIDEBOARD; CARD TABLE, WHATNOTE, DINNER. DESERT and TEA SETS, LAMPS, and PICTURES.
LADT'S FOLISHRD BIRCH WARDROBE, with Sliding Traya und Fla Glass Nor
POLISHED BINCE CHEST OF DRAWERS. WARDROBE DRESSING TABLE with
TABLES, GLARS, WASHSTANDS,
·CHAIRS.
and
AIRLEA, WEST POINT, from 1st April A SEMI-GRAND PIANO by COLLARD and
Mom's STORES.
J. I. MORTON'S STORES. ?- CUTTING'S SAN FRANCISCO STORES. Noyson's INDIAN CONDIMENTS. HUNTLEY AND PALMER READING BIS.
CUTTS
CALIFORNIAN CLACKER Co.'s BISQUITS. FINEST CHICAGO HAME AND BACON. FINES WILTSHIRE BACON, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CHEESE CALIFORNIAN AND DANISH DUTTER
LIRBY, MCNEIL, and LDDY'S COMPRESSED
„TONGUES AND CORNED BEEF. BROUGHAM'S LUNCH TONGUES AND PIGS
FEET
GOLDEN GATE FLOUR, MA FCUEN MBAL HOMINY, GRACKED
WHEAT, AND BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. CODFISH TONGUES AND SOUNDS. MACKEREL AND HERKINGS. HONGKONG REFINED SUGAR OF ALL
GRADES.
Hongkong,
; 22nd April, 1878,
TIONARY.ORGA
HOPKINS PORT OF REFUGE. ENGLISH SYNONYMS. ROGET'S THESAURUS...
ANDERSON'S MERCANTILE LETTERS
-
Highlanders will give their SECOND THEATRICAL
PERFORMANCE
MONDAY, the 29th, and TUESDAY, the 30th Instit
Melodrama
EOREPT MACAIRE"
the report of the Government Surveyor The The Performance will commones with fear's edrapondance is one that uffels all shipowners and marine engineers, and my sole object in pab. lishing it is to show that men can be found when will allow their personal feelings to exosed their discretion and the incalculable injury that can bè đong to a vessel through anch Indiscretion I am, your cbedient garrant,
DAVID KYLE Chief Engineer etonmahip Flapatrick
Penang, 8th January, 1878.
S-I believe it to be no more than my doty to inform you. D. Kyle, chief engineer of the abore named steater, has on an extra whicht
fust be the lever of the safety valys in excers to what. yon granted him in October last. He is frequently in the habit of carrying 35lbs. steam, boing dbs, more than yen granted.
The boiler lost foar inches of water in twelve hours on the 26th Doonmber laat at archoe in Raugsor with no fire. You may imagine what it would loss with 50lbs. prossuré..
Whon surveyed in May, 1877, Kyle was in structou to get three more stars put in the port after out of the boiler, whicherder besvaded, so ho tells me with impunity-Four obedient servant,
(Signed) FRED: A. HITCHCOCK, late second Engineer, Post Office, Penang. Captain John Mack an
* Master Attendant-is-Charge:
Baagoon, 19th January, 1878.. Dean Sm. In acknowledging receipt of your official Memo. No. 9.30/240 of yesterday's date, regnesting me to inspcot the boiler of the team ship patrick for the purpose of of ascertain ing if the information given in Mr. FA Hitch. ovek's lettur dated Penang 7th instant is correct, this.noring E went on boord the, stainer and have the honour to report as follows:
Interlude.
Clarinet Solo Theme ad Variations;
JOHN GLADSTONE
To conclude with a Farco by SELET, entitled:
THE BONNY FISHWIFE"
Door open at B.30 Performance to germinée
• PRICES OF: ADMISSION. Front Seats ANY DOLLAR. Second Seats, 50 CENTS, Third Seats..
25 CENTS. Tickets may obtained from
DWISHART, Band Sergoant,
·Manager. Hongkong, April 25th, 1878.
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT). THE Stemskip
T
GLENBARN
Captain Gasson, will be despatched for the shore
Fort TO-MORROW the 27th inst, at Noon...
For Freigator Passage, apply to a
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co
[702] Hongkong 25th April, 1878.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SWATOW AMOY, AND SHANGRAL, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HARROW, NIcro, and Porrs in JAPAN,
Coinpony's Steamship
"SARPEDON"
will be despatched on or about the 27th instant.
For Freight cr Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agonts Hongkong, 26th April, 1878.
[680
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR YOKOHAMA RIOGO, NAGASAKI, AND SHANGHAT:
THE Coraping's Steinship.
OFESTES
Canton 2nd April; 1878356 FLETCHERS BUILDINGS, either as CoLLARD, mas expressly, for the Cliorate, MØLLENDORFY'S FRENCH METHOD. as per letter dated October 23rd, 1877, a copy of will be despatched su or about the Zud prosume..
NOTICE
HE INTEREST Ad RESPONSIDILETT of Matire Houses, or in Fate, or Apartments. TORENT ORATORS PONICU CEASED
31st December Last
BOYD & Co.:
Amoy, 90th Miroli, 1878.
EFERRING to the sbava, I beg to in. Tooth at Swatow under
GODOWNS, STABLING, and STORAGE, of overy description.
Apply to SAY
SHARP, TOLLER AND JOHNSON,
Solicitora. Supreme Court House,
Hongkong, 6th February, 1878.
..TO LET,
the Style or Firm of CRATO & Co., on my sula account, the Branch lately opened by Messrs.TO. 3, WEST TERRACE. Possession on Born & Co, there,
EOBERT CRAIG Bwalow, 30th March, 1878
NOTICE
(1558
THE Andersigned have beau sprinted by
Mestre, F1007, WILL, And LAURENCE Limited, Gunpowder, Manufacturers, of Dart ford and Balfly, their. SOLE AGENTS, in Понокож на Онга
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, 6th February, 1878 -- [230
ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
HCORPORATION.
An EF CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Pallars, RESERVE FUND 100,000 of Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORÉ Chairant--FD SASSOCK, Esq. Deputy Chairman-WHI PORDER, Esq. HR Dedition: sq. EL. Dakymple, Esq.
Hoppiaa, Faq. Hon. W. Keswick...
Adam Lind, Yaq: Wilhelm Reinsre, Esq. WB.Young, F
MANAGE
S / CHIRE MANAGEK, Hongkong-THUMAS JAUKSON, Fay,
Smughal-EMAN CAMERON, Esq. LUKDon Batgers-LONDON & COUNTY BANK,
1
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.
the 1st of March.
T ALGAEL, Apply to
9. Tollywood Head." Hongkong, lat Fobrasry 1878.
427
HES TAG
HOTEL QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG Under New Management, this Establishment will now be conducted as a First-class Hotel, Titiz at ONE o'clock.. Dinner at SEVEN, Wine and Spirits of the Best Quality only. New English and Americas Billiard Tholes J. COOK, PROFEIETON. RIENTAL HOTEL, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG,
STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE,
PROPRIETORE. TIPPIN ONE DINNER at REVEN Winer, Spirits, &e., of the Best Quality only. English, Franob, and German Spiokaa.. BILLIARD ROOMS-BOWLING ALLEYS NTERNATIONAL HOTEL
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
This HOTEL, pleasantly situated on the Bund, asving been andrely REFITTED, offers every mus ar grosir jaw of the harbour, and NovinBurs for the Travelling Publia:
WH BENRIQUES & Co
Proprietors
$0.
SLU..
dia, Catalog nor will be issued, and the whole to be a view from 12 o'clock Noon; on FRIDAY, the 26th Insti
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17 All Lots, with all faults and errors of descriptica, at Per
laura risk on the fall of the hammer.
JM, ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 22nd April, 1878,
· HYGIENE. -ka
the last few months 25 to 30 lbs. and never tographer. Fexceed the latter,
Für Freight or Presage, apply tỏ
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents. :-
708 Hongkong 25th April, 1878.
TO LET. |DE PREMISES in WYNDHAM STREET, precvet occupied by APONG, FR- Passession from the let of May. For Torra, ply at the ORIENTAL HOTEL
[50705 Hongkong 25th April, 1878.
OR SALE a Small Supply of BELI'S.
TELEPHONES, shortly expected.
#. KLER & C Hongkang, 4th April, 1878.
UPERIOR WHITE CRISTALS, mora
[68% ANE CRAWFORD & CO. U HAVE FOR SALE, EX LATE ARRIVALS, LETTS DIARIES. ABNOULD ON MARINE INSURANCE LAW OF GENERAL AVERAGE,
The boiler was full of water and therefore I cout, not ontor it, but this I do not, drva it SMITH'S MERCANTILE LAW MCCULLOUR'S COMMERCIAL DIC onessary should be done under tre circunstaNESE: With reference to Mr. Hitchcock's statut that the engineer, Mr. D. Kyle, is in the habit of currying 3ibe. thie I believe is a misstate. moat. The valves I fit are now loaded to blow freely at 83lbs pressure according to my orders
OLLENDORFY'S GERMAN METHOD, which you will find in your office.
With what Mr. Hitchcock writes about the `OLİENDORFF' SPANISH METHOD.
OLLENDORFF'S ITALIAN METHOD. | stays there I examined in Got. last and I was NABES SEAMANSHIP:
antinsed they wore in order then or I would not DICTIONARY OF MEDICINE AND have granted a renewal of the stonmor's certit
osie. I examined the engineer's leg and find the UNIVERSAL INDEX OF BIOGRAPHY,entries there modo show the steamer, carried for Por's THEORY OF WHIST THE CORRECT, CARD.
The ongineer, Mr. Kyle, and Capt. Humphries BERTON'S HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT.
both stato positively that a pressure navar or BERTON'S EVERYDAY COOKERY.
ENGLISH DICTIONARIES ondingly 30 lbs. has ever been carried on the
· FRENCH DICTIONARIES. bojler sinee Cotoler, and I am inclined to baliovo GERMAN DICTIONARIES, i them, SPANISH DICTIONARIES. In my opinion Hr. F. A Hitchcock bas given
·TTALIAN DICTIONARIES. the information he has done through spite, hav-isctured by the ORIENTAL SUGAR HE- ENQUIRE WITHIN UPON EVERY ing boen discharged from the Hiszpatrick, where ATHINGAMIA NA AN
Eaterly he was employed as a toound engineer ALL: ABOUT HARD WORDS.
hai it been otherwise be would have gives the CHINESE COMMERCIAL GUIDE. information when in the employ. Your clalient GILES' CHINESE SKETCHASIMA.
servant SOCIAL LIFE OF THE CHINESE. ETTALA NEW CHINESE DICTIONARY.
FUIFL'S, BUDDHISM.
EITEL'S FUNG SHUL BALFOUR'S WAITS AND STRAYS. DINING TABLE, CHAIRS CROCKERY EDING RELIGION IN CHINA ELECTRO-PLATED WARE and OUT CHAGMERN CHINESE DICTIONARY, LERY, &, &c.; IEON and BRASS BED TRANSLATION PEKING GAZETTE." STEADS, with HORSEHAIR MATTRESSES, MAYERS TREATIES. DovaLE AND WARDROBE, CHEVAL MAYEE'S CHINESE GOVERNMENT: GLASS, TOILET MIRRORS, DRESSING LEGE'S CLASSICS. LEGGE'S. SHEKING, TABLES, WASHSTANDS SEWING DENNTE FOLKLORE. MACHINE, &o, ž
FURNITURE SALE:
(680
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co have her
instructed by T, ALJAR, Eng., to Sell by Pablin Anation, at his Residence, Hollywood Read on
TUESDAY
the 30th April, 1376, at 2 o'clock 3- The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNT TURE, comprising DRAWING-ROOM CHAIRS, COUCLES, MIRRORS, CENTRE TABLES, PICTURES, BOOKCASE, FEN DER and FIRE IRONS, CARPETS, RUGS, & de
A COTTAGE PLANO, in fret rate order and. well acclimatised; & very fine VIOLIN, in Case with Spare Strings, Ko., &e. VALUABLE BOOKS comprising Vols. T. to XT, Lean's JAPAN, PALEYS WORKS, Complete Esat CLASSICS, TREATY PORTS OF CHINA AND
LEXICON, GRAB, and CHINIER Dic TONART & pol
FLOWER POTS and PLANTS, 40, Catalogues will be issued, and the whole wilk
instant.
On Carcant Dapasit Azconais, al the rad ofOR STORAGE în GODOWNS, PRAYA be a view from Noon on MONDAY, the 29th
per cent, per Annam on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposita ge
For Smonthia 2 per cent per ennum, For 6 months, 4 per cent, per annum, For 12 monfus 5 per veu por sunkin
LOUAL BILLE DISCOUNTEDMA CREDITS granted an approved. Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange businesa transud
Drarre szantel en Ipadon, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Jazon.
T. JACKSON, Chief Manngor.
Offpes of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Bend East,
* Hongseng, 27th Folruary 1878. HARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS
TRALIA AND CHINAZON
CAPITAL
2500,000. £110,000. B Bankore, SAGE
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE CITY BANK,
RESERVE FUND
The BANK'S BRANCH In Hissose grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial
CENTRAL
Apply to
RUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876 (1m520 HINA SUGAR REFINING
COMPANY, LIMITED.
This Bouery Maunfostere LOAF SUGAR (In 5, 10; and 15 Ibe. Leaves). Cur and POWDEZED LOAF SUGAR. CUBE BUGAK (LYLE'S PATENT) shortly, CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark C.S.B. in diamond
-A1111*.MYAN
FINE WHITE SUGAT, mark C.S.R. in diamond MEDIUM WHITE SUGAR, mark C.B.E. in dia
zond All
FIVE YELLOW SUGE, mark U.9.2. in diamond
FALL,
COFFER: BUSAP, mark C.6.E. in diamond B1.. GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES. SPIRITE of WayRand LAMP. ÕPIRIT, BUN, 15 dag, 30 deg., 0., and NAVAL ANIMAL CHARCOAL and Dusr BONE TAR (A Preventive of White Ante). AMMONIACAL Ligure, for BONES..
ROUGH BONE TALLOW.
PACEED in QUANTITIES and FACEAGES to
places in Europe and the East buys and re-suit CUSTOMERS.
vos for collection Bille of Erohungu aud conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange businos.
4. Pakium. British steamet from Singapore on Currant Accounts and a Deposits for fired
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER, China Sagar Refining Company, Limited,
Fast Point, Hongkang, let March, 1878.
·Tém$19⋅ 1813 FOR BALE OHN SKINKEE, 115, FINE STREET, AN
HAKUTLER, PALMIB & Cos
5. Quinta, Germán Bearer, from fingre periods on terms which may be scertained on
**, Gleural,oob, British str., fram Hongkong,
7. Jaro, Datoh steator, from Hong kong,
application.
Atalanta, Gorman atz,, from Hongkong Bar FRANCO, CALIFORNIA,
-7, Anadyr, French steamer, from Longkong.
10, Standard, British stor, from Hong
- 9, Niram, British etanmar, from Bingapore | Bole Agent on the Pacific Coast, for.................. | CLARETS at @12, 810, 87, 86, 852, and 313 PER
10, Nadashda, Danish big, from Amy,
10, Quarts, German steamet, from Hongzong
Claro, British 3.m. sob., from Bamarang,
CASE OF 1 DOZEN QUARTƏ,
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CON Reposting For Carbines, and Mindkets, Model SHERRIES; 1 8101, 88, and 381 "ú 1666 and 1873 Plam Mourbed, or Gold, Silver, CASE OF 1 Dozen Quares. or Nickel Plated, and Beautifully Bugreved.
11, Isouaddy, French str.. from Marcile METALLIC CARTRIDGES -
Parnaibooo, British sir, from Hongkong. March-hee, DEPARTURES.
of all mires and kinds for Pistols er Rifles of their make,
24, Julio, Frouch bark, for Hongkong, 24. Quarta, German' steamier, far Hongkong.. 24 Standard, Brítial steamer, The Hongkong. 125, AMAZON,Uranoly steamer, for diarreitas,
25 Carishmake, British sir for Hongkong
25, Taunton, British ship, for HongkongA
20, Mony, British stasuer, for Hongkong
26, Maharajair British steamer, for 'kong
27 Farusobno, British strar Hong Kong.
ALLTHEVENIN
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WINE ASPIRIT MURODAN
SANT INVOETER OF FRENCH GOOD 8.
Depot for VICHY W. and Special Agent
20 Ballou, Certat steamer, for Hongkung for PINAUD'S PERTULLESSED ANTOINE's Ikka.
80, Farutaver, Britiku stri, for Singapore,
80, Djemdal, French steamer, for Hongkong.
30 Holland, Patch steamer, for Hongkong
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2, Radnorbiro, Britian str. for Hongkong.
2, Glengoy, British atenmer, for Hongkong.
9. Parsee British stusser, for Hongyong,
Marels, British steamer, formantong
7, Paknim, British steiger, tor Segapore.
B. of Alabaina, British stra for Hongkong.
8 Anady, French stemmer, for Marseilles
Alfum, Germana stamár, for Hongkong
11 Atlanta, Germeystemer for keng 12, Qubila, German steamer, for Hongkong.
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.
Gentleman's Best French Boote and Shoes,
E 44, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
Undersigned - has been appointed ¥EN'Fat Turs POBT for THE POST
VERNMENT SECURITY LIFE
CE COMPANY (LIMITED).
WWWL NOTLEI. Hongkong. 6th June 1977 (this
ASSUR
CHAMPAGNE, at $18 TER ČASE or 2. Dozer
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TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lota, with all faults and error of description, at par chansers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong ad April, 1878. WVICTORIA DISPENSARY
ESTABLISHED 868,
WM ORUICK SHANK DISPENSING CHEMIST & DRYGGIST, Irons of DEUGGISIS SUNDRIES. PATENT MEDICINES, and TOILET REQUISITES. MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF
̈ÄERÄTED WATERS.........
PHYSICIANS PELSCHIPTIONS CAREFULLY
LANE, CRAWFORD & Ce BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISHERS. Hongkong, 13th April. 1878.
A
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(Signed) DANIEL LABOURNE,
FINERY, can now be had in Tins of 10 or 14 lbs., or in larger quantities to suit Purchasers, KN application to
Moses. LANE, CRAWFORD & Ca Hongkong, Ist April, 187%,
Surveyor and Examiner.WANTED, EMPLOYMENT as CLERK BOOKKEEPER, GODOWN-KEEPCE." Advertiser has Lanny years' experience in the.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1878.
THE YEARLY GENERAL MEETING Colony. Address H: T., care of Daily Press
of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG CLUB will take place at the CLUB HOUSE, on MONDAY, the 29th instant, at 5 o'clock P.M.WING PRESS OF MACHINE, in good
By Order,
EDWARD BEART,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1878
NOTICE
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FFICE OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR-
635OTICE ASSOCIATION
25 Cents par ib. MESS BEEF and FORK,
SALE, IT STEAMSHIP CANA PRIME CHICAGO HAMS and BACON Half and Whole Barrels, Swiss CHEESE, Cali forain Brown and White BEANS, &o, &..
J. F. SCHEFFER, 54. Proya Centrali
1657 Hongkong 17th April, 1878.
FOR SALE foot Ginolies boom, Vary fast, with all STEAM-LAUNCH, 33 feet long, by. B consumption For further particulars, Address KZ, caro of Dvily Press Offe
Hongkong, 15th April, 1878.
[638
OR SALE, LARGE "TAKASIMA COAL,
FOR At $8 For Tox, ez GODOWN.
Apply to
TGE GLOVER.
No. 7, Queen's Road Central, East Point
[05 Hongkong, 17th April, 1878.
̈ÄNTED, & DOUBLE ROYAL PRINT.
order and opndition; ales, amber of BRÅSS RULES, not less than 21 inches in length.
Addreas, stating Price and other Particulars, to PRINTEE, Celestial Empire Office, Shanghai. 1879 Shanghai, 8th April, 1878
COMPANY,
NHINA
NAVIGATION
LIMITED
SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office Port, from WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 10
The Company's steamer "Tana," will tear- A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of porarily CRASE to run but wean Canton and this of Messrs. RUBBELL & Co., TUESDAY, the instant, until further notice.
7th May, at Two o'clock PM,
Bustoar-To receive the Acounts of the Association for the Fiscal Year.anding Septem ber 30th, 182Z.
The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED- from the 3rd to the 7th May inclusive.
By Order of the Directors.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, A rents. Hangbong, 6th April. 1878.
(80% NOTICE TIRE Undersigned begs to give notice that he has RESKINED his SEAT at the BOARD fat Drawers of the OR TAI INSURANCE COM- 697PANY, which resignation has been duly accepted by the Shareholders of the Company, and in fature he will not be Responsible for any Tran-.
action of the Company,
PARA RUSSELD & C.,
Secretaries. Shanghai, 20th Apr2, 1878. *
SELECT SCHOOL
RS. WALKER istands opening a DAY SCHOOL at No. 2, Monque Terrace, on the 20th instant.
The conrre of Studies will comprise the
FOR SALE TAKASIMA COALS, Ordinary Braliches of an English Education,
Sex
Apply to
with the addition of Plais and Fancy Needlework for Girts.
FOOK MÓW LOONG & Co. Mrs. Walkor holds a First-class English 48, Bonhan Strand, Praya West. Gorarement Certificate, and has escupled the Hongkong, Oth April, 1858. (161) position of Head Tealer of Pilrig Bek, THE Undersigned have been appoli Tagore for the Sale of their doods in
appointed Sole Edinburgh
TERMS be arranged other for Buardars Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. Tevor Day Sobelers.
Papier will be enrolled on the 15th Ap XENT, Glasgow, and Meaars. DAVID CODEAR &
Hongkong, 5th April, 1873 ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1967,
in strict accordings with the Formals of the Boss, Arbroath...
Brkish Tharinacopicos.
SHIP AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS |
supplied and restted.
NOTICE.
KAS TUITION IN GERMAN, 2
T596
ADIES and Gentlemen wishing instruction in the GERMAN LANGUAGE may
DOUBBARRE rooire information regarding Toru, Go
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dress to AX, Ufice of the Paper.
Hongkong, 3l April, 1873;
DENTAL NOTICE.........
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R. ROGERS begs to intimats to his
Drops that he is about to what SHANG-
CHUN SHOONG LAI Otherwise called SHUN SULEMANG.
[693 Hongkong, 4th April, 1878.
NOTICE,
FFICE OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR-
OFFICE SET JAATION.
to
NEW SHARE CERTIFICATES in ex- change for the existing ones, will be ISSUED Shareholders of record on the 15th May next. It is roquested that Shareholders will soud in their pressat Certificates as soon as possible after. that date, and that those who have not yet Bigned the Dood of Settlement will do, ao with- ont delay
By Order of the Directors.
RUSSELL & Co.
Socretarien.
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Shanghai, 20th April, 1878.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, AND SINGAPORE.
HE Stomaship
FOR SALE. TAGGIN OUBLE-BARREL GUNS, CENTRAL and PASSENGED IPS SUPPLIED.
Cason, Wadding, Shot, &c. Also RIFLES and NB-All business communications should be REVOLVERS
JF. SCHEFFER Apply to addressed VICTORIA DISPENSARY. 185
55, Praya Central. Hongkong, 18th September, 1875, THE TOURIST'S GUIDB. HAL, and will be absent from Hongkong From
REDUCED PRICE, SINAyal at to June 15th
A GLINEARN" Containing the names of hill the Articles of Honghogh Marth, 1978, 19 having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees Trude, objects of Natural History EuroHara,
of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods FLANOFORTE TUNING.
are being landed at their risk into the Godowns, EAST., with the Panti and Mandarts Pranan.
tranoiation A
VR A. HAHN begs to announce to his of the Undersigned, whenos from the Wharves Alse s faw copies of the GRAMMAR OF THE Patrons that be, has changed his Rester Boats delivery may be obtained
dezeo from" Prays East to No. 19, HOLLYWOOD: The Data Prèss Offcu,ON IN ANG ROAD, where Orders, may be left, or at Messrs.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
MILLAR AND O., PLUMEURY AND": QUEEN'S ROAD
EX P. LO STEAMER "GEELONG."
SPECIALLY NELÍUTED.,
T
CHINESH LANGUAGE, in two Parts,
CHAMPAGNE, at 312 PeR CARE OF I DOZEN MARSALA WINES TUND
HOUK, at 183 FER CASE OF 1 DOZEN QUAE29, BRANDIES,* *** and ****, at 861 $74, 50. and $10; FEW Cash or 1 Dozzy QUARTE.
WACHTER'S CHANPAGNE,
OID PARTICULAR,
COMPRADORE AND GENERAL
STOREKEEPER.
La Quarter Cases (equal to about 12 dozen), 350 2 CENTRAL MARK BT. In Ostaver (equal to about 6 dozen) $20.
SHIPS AND PRIVATE FAMILJES BUYPLAY: LONDON PARTICULAR,
Tu Quarter-Çanta (aboak: JY Lozen).*
AS SUPPLIED TO HRH THE PRINCE OF In Octaves (about 6 dozen)
WATER
$18 PRE DOZEN QUARTS.
Dobulled Price Lista on application to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st November, 1377.
· [14 NOR FÅLE GUNNY BAG8, from
Calcutta Apply to
FOOK MOW LOONG & Co.
4 Bonham Burand, Prays West, Hongkong, 15th April, 1978.
JAPAN GAZETTE
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY YONG SA SOUTH CHINA For the Japan AVING been appointed AGENT in Üord-
A WEB Undersigned, Agente for, the above Gaisle, at Japan - Gatethe Bummary 200 Caurmany, are prepared to GRANT IN Hong List Ordere für "Bubscriptions and BURANCES at Current
Advertisements for that Paper will his receired MELŐHERS & Cour cost this Offles, Agma, Royal lossimae CompanE. Hongkong Dally Free Cloe
$23.
open. GED, SMITH & Co. Agents for China, Hongkong, wand Japans
139 ABANS NORTON & Co, Agents, po
* FOR BALE NHAS. REIDSIECK & CHAMPAGNE
1874, WAISLACE PE
$19.
per caso of 1 donen quarts. CHATEAU LEOVILLE FOYFERRE, 1869
VU YIN DES PRINCES
$18 per ease of 1 dosen quarte
PALMER MARGAUX.
37 per case of 1 dozen quarts,
„HIZA POR 0350 of 2 dozen punta:
CHATEAU BELAIR.
-Ummi per care of 1 doken quarte,
LORMONT,
par
one of 1 dozen quartz. per 3558 of 2 dozen pints
STEMSSEN & CO.
THE BEST PROVISIONS.
TECHEON 6,
(RESIDING AT MIN KING," 45, UREN'S HOAD, HONGKONG); CHINAWAR DEALER He always on hand all sorts of Superfine - KIẲNG-SI PROVINCE CHINAWARE - for Sale.
SAP EAM-HONG, CANTON NOW ON SALE,
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
SLANG ANDA
STUDENTS TIRST ASSISTANCE,
BY DN DETAN,CAS With many Additieni, Lorrections,
and Dr. WILLlama Orthography
FUNtatly Round yo
81:30
$240
M
Hongkong, Sr3 April, 1878. 29.
T. ALGAR
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■ HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT,
RENTS COLLECTEN: BROWN, JONES & CO,
“UNDERTAKERS.
MOURNING STATIONERY,
MONTMENTS, ERYCISD,"
781. 9. HOLLYWOOD BOOP,
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
BRUGERMAIN LIQUIDATION.
A FOURTH RETUEN of CAPITAL, at the Pate of Tuson TakLa per Share, will be made
to Shareholders of Record on the 1st April; pay.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shang haf anless notice to the contrary be given before 2'o'élook P.; TO-DAY, MONIN KA, PO
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 2nd proximio will be abject to rent.
No Fire Insurancó hóa beed affectel. -Wills of Lading will be countersigues by
JARDINE, MATHESON &•Co Hongkong, 25th April, 1878..
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES HARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES: “NONSIGBEES, of the following Gargo are reguested to send in their Bill of Lading to the andoraigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery. This Vargo, hät, been landod and stared at their rink and expense,
No Firs Insuranos käe baan affected:
H. Du POUKY,
Agent.
· EDJENSAR”) JAN
abis at the Oftes of the Tilguldstory on MON- WM8, W. MacG. Smith, 1 ossa Belts, from DAY, tha 8th April, s
Londen,
WARRANTS Will then be delivered by the UnAUMAN ABEIROUADDY. daigned to Shareholders or their Isfel Reprs Care of Mr WH. Notley, 1 osse Merchandise kombatives, on tirésentation of Share Certificatus for endorsement:)/
The TRANSFER BOOKS & the Company will be CLOSED from the Int to the Eth April Inclusive
BUSSELL & Co.,
By Order,
from London.
(in Crishgie), 31, Order, 5 duse Cottons,
Erome Frondonas
k
K (in diamond) 515/24, Ortes, 10 cases Wor
steds, from Londen,
DP 218/223 MI Etell, casks Wine, from