INSURANCES.
FOR SALE
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE FOR SALE LANE TAKASIMA ODAL,
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED
STATES.
HONн B. HYbt, President
J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice President.
SAMUEL BORRANE, Buoretary,
A. A. HAYES, JE, General Manager for China
and Jugan.
PRINCIPAL
Orton-120, BROADWAY, NEW
ASSETS SURPLUS
$31.700,000, $5,500,000
The Undersigned, having been appointed. AGENTS in HONGKONU, China, for the above Company, are prepared to cent RISK GREATLY REDUCED RATES and apon Taśms very favourable to ha-Asszel
For fell Information and Tartiralars, apply to
ÖLYPHANT & CO.
Hongkong, 2let Jaunary, 1879-
[212 PLONIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersignad having been apported Agents to the ahova Company at this. Parb, are prepared to grart Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings or on Goods stored theroin.
PAPER DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co
Hongkong, th November, 1868
At $8 Por Tog, ak GOVORN;
Apply to
PAST. G. GLOVER
No. 7, Quoen's Road Central East Pafat, Hongkong, 17th April, 1878,
B
COAL,
(850
NST QUAELTY CARDIFF: STEAM
COAL for Sale, ex licown Apply to
BATTLES, & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1877.
59
PRIMETHICAGO HAMS and BACON at 15 Cunts per I., MESS BELF and PORK, Helfand Whole Barrels, Swiss CHEESE. Call forain diswa and White BEANE, &o; ko!
IF SCHEFFED 5 Traya Contoul Hongkong. 17th May, 1878, 19, 23* |[637: THE Undersigned
have been appointed Bole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hougkeng and China by Massen, J. & R. TER NENT, Glasgow, and Mosars, DAVID CORSAR & BONE, Arbrouth,
TARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hangkong, January, 1867. E ANTIG EX P&O. STEAMER GEELONG "
22M
NORTA, ODHMEN FIRE INSURANODI COMPANY AT HAMHURU, THE Undersigned, Aders for the shove Coninany, are prepared to GRANT IN SURANCES to the extent of $65,000, ou Azot ofase risks at ourront rates,
MELCHERS & C Hongkong, 27th March. 1876.
SPECIALLY SELECTED. A BAL ≤ WINES,
"OGIM PARKUZNETAT
In fuertar.Ceska (equal to about 17 dagen), $50. In Octaven (qual to about 'dorem) - LONDON PARTICULAR, In Quarter Casks (about 12 dozen) In Octaves (about 6 dozen.....
20.)
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PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANÝ.
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ROM this date, until further notice; à dia-
LONDON..
LONDON
NEW YORK...
SAN FRANCISCO, va T'HABA
SAN FRANCISCO, via THAMA
BAN FRANCISCO... *«,
SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO
SYDNEY
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.. SINGAPORE BRISBANE. &o, SAIGON SINGAPORE, & SINGAPORE, BOMBAY,
****ATATONOH-
HONOLULU MANILA...
YOKOHAMA
YOKOHAMA, AND HIOGO. TOKOHAMA
EHANGHAT:
BHANGRAT
AMOY AND SHANGHAL..: SWATOW, AMOT, Jo.
$90.
845.
A
$25
GEO SMITH & do.... Agents for Chinu. Hongkong, and Japan.
NORTON & Co., Agents.
FOR SALE.
F counter Twenty CH. A 31. P. A VE
Current Local Rates of Preinin will be allowed upon Insumaces effected with this Company.
UNA DOUGLAS LATRAIK & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 27th June, 1872. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE
HEIDSYNCKH & Co.'s MONOPOLE
DELWEN &.O.
[6m1034
YLE
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 21ar, 1878.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
YESSEL'S NAME
CAPTAIN
Devatio
Blesno..
H. G. Johnson
Belgia, (str)
P. J. Carleton.
an
EBS, Loruler....
FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DESPATCHED.
Carlovita & Co
Geo, R. Storsas & Ce.......
Gibb, Livingsten & Co
Alfomageries Maritimes......
Qaich despatch. Today.
W. May Baby
Hongkong Hongkong
Meyer & Co...
Qaior despatch
Vogal, Hagedorn & Co
Coby
Hongkong
Vogel, Hagebra & Co,..,.. 0.30. B. Cu
Quick duspatch Cziok despatch.
Uity of Peking (str.)
Hongkong
BM. SS. Co.
On 27th inat, at 3 P.M. Qatok, dermatok
Atterbury
Hongkong
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co Quick despatch.
Hongkong
Lussell & Co
Quial despatch.
Grent Admiral
B Thompson
Hongkong
Rassell & Co
On 6th prox
Helens
Jokster.......
Hongkong
Qatok despoto
Geen (str.)
Normanby (str.)
Hongkong
Tiges (str.).
...
Lumbardly (str...
Frank Marion
Sorsogon (str.).
J. Orman Poradiso. Eläviige Lopor
Longkong
Hongkong Hangkang
Volga (at)na
Rolland
Egsau (str.)
Malacos (str.)......
Hongkong
Yaoigtso (str.) Rapaicl Khedive (str.), vani,
Menelans (str.)...
Taiwan (str.)....
Mr Young
D
C:
are now showing their AUTUMN AND WINTER STOCK. of
NEW GO 0.38, comprising CITY'S BLACK, BROWN, And -DE13:
FELT HAT S Main all the intest shapei,
1874 TWRED HATS, PARIS SILK HATS,
and DRAB SHELLS. TWEED SHOOTING and SMOKING. CAPS. A Very Choios Assortment of FANCY and BLACK WINDSOR SCARVES also the "Duke's," "Royal, "Four-in-Hand," "Weat E,"Bond Street," and "Club Hons » OR A VA T-S SILK and CASHMERE MUFFLERS. A New Stock of
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1877. [26
VICTORIA DISPENSARY
THE Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to accept Rieks against Fire at Current Ratos, Babject to a Bonus of 20 per cent.
SUCHSSEN & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 16th Novembar 1872
SUN FIRE OFFICE.
130
THE Undersigned is prepared to Grant Pollolas aguast Birs to the extent of 350,000 on First-class Risks.
A Disconar of Twenty per cent (20) upon
Establishsu 1685.
W CRUIOKSHAN K DISPENSING CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, IMPORTER of DRUGIETS' SUNDRIES, PATENT MEDICIN D3, and TOILET RRQUISITES. MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF AERATED WATERS,
PHYSICLING TEESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY FEETABED
the Current Loan Rates of Premie will be al fin striet soconlanes with the Formula of the bowed upon Instances effected with this. Ofte.
-T. G. EINSTEAD,
Agent, Sun Fire Office, Hongkong, 4th October, 1876..
**$2 MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
T
THE Undersigned have been appofatad Agouts for the above Company at Hong kong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai and Han kow, sl are prepared to grant Insuranous at Current Ratee.
HULLIDAY, WISE & Ca Hongkong 15th October, 1888. THE LONDON ASSURANCE. INCOETOEATSP BY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS MAJEUTY KING GEORGE TILE STENT.-
.A.D. 1720-
$2
HE Undersigned having been appointed THE
Agents for the shove Corporation, are prepared to grant. Insurancen as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT Policies at ourront rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Ports of India, China, and Anıtmalia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
British Pharmacopole.
SHIP AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS supplied and refitted."
FOR SALE
P.&O. 9. N. Co
Wieler & Co. Enssa & Co
siglingardier
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. Mesageries Curitimes... Holliday, Wise & P. & 0.9. N. Co
Messageries Maritime...... P. & O. 9. N. Co Eutterfold & Swire. Hongkong Doughs Laprak &¤¤‚·
AI TUNA
COMPRADORE AND GENERAL
STOREKÉRTER,
CENTRAL MARKET. SHIPS AND PRIVATE FAMILYES SUPPLIED
U
WITH
THE BEST FROVISIONS
B. CHEONG,
(RESIDING AT MIN KING. 18, QUEEN'S BOLD, HONONOG CHINAWARE DEALE 3, Has always on hand all sorts of Superfino KLANG-EL PROVINCE OKINAWARE for Sale. SAP SAM-HONG, CANTON
AND
COMPANY.
SOUTHGATE'S PATENT OVERLAND TRUNKS. A CHED
LADIES' DRE TRUNKS: SOLE LEATHER. aad BASIL PORTMANTEAUS, COAT CASES, GLADSTONE and COURIER BAGS.
The "Dreadnougat PORTMANTEAU, Solid Leather.
`MPERSURAUM PIPER CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOLDERS. WHITE LONG CLOTH, OXFORD TWILL, and COLOURED REGATTA SHIRTS. LAMESWOOL, BAXONY, CASHMERE, and MEXIO UNDER-SHIRTS. GENTLEMEN'S HALF HOSE in SILE, LAMOS- WOOL, CASHMERE, MARINO, ISLE THREAD,
COTTON, and BALBRIGGAN..
JJNEN COLLARS
31, QUEEN'S ROAD, The CHEAPEST HOUSE IN HONGHONG for ovary description of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, GLASSWARE, PLATED WARE, CEOCKERIWALE, CARPETS, HEARTHRUGS, MIRRORS, ENGRAVINGS, PAINTING, STATUETTES, &C.
A Hons of any Thimensions Completely Fur nished at a Day'a otios.
BOAD, HONGKONG.
50, QUEEN'S
Clyde," "Tendam, Lothair," "Connaught, in the following shapes: "Arctic," "Serapis,"THE TOURIST'S GUIDE
· PASSENGER SHIPS SUPPLIED. NB.-AB business communications should be addressed VICTORIA DISPENSARY (25 TO SHIPCHANDLERS, ENGINEERS, &c.,
HARRIS GOODWIN & GO
consigaments of
GUN METAL BOILER FITTINGS. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED FILES, AXES, ADZES, AUGERS, CHISELS, AND
OTHER TOOLS, AND CUTLERY: RUGS CARPETS (BRUSEBLS and TAPES TRY), suitable for Ships.
• STORER'S PAINTS AND OILS SHIPS LAMPS. FILTERS, TRAVELLING BUGS, ., .
Hongkong, 6th May, 1878.
FOR SALE.
DOUBLE-BARREL
[6.1767
CENTRAL and
PIN FEE, with Cartridges, Cartridgo
Policias issued for long or short periods at Cases, Waddling, Shot, &o. Also RIFLES and
ourront ratos.
A discount of 20** allowed.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000,
at reduced rates.
123
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.. Hongkong, 28th July, 1872 BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE
HE Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pro- pared to grant Insurances as follows
MARINE BIRKS.
Policies at Current Eaton, payable either here, in London, or at the principal ports of India, Australia, and the East.
A BROKERAGE of THIRTY-THEE and UNE- THIED PER CENT. will be allowed on all LOCAL RISKS.
FIRE KISKS;"M
Policies granted on First-class Buildings to
an extent of $20,000.
A. DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT (20 apon the Currant Loual Ratas will be allowed on
REVOLVERS
Apply to
JF. SCHEFFER,
1 54, Praya Central. Hongkong, 18th September, 1877.
-£40
FOR SALE. HAS. HEIDSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE,
1974, WEIBBLACK." $19per case of 2.dozadí pints $15 per case of 1 dozen quarts, CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE, 18ss "VIN DES PRINCES." $18 per case of I donen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX.
per quas of 1. down quarte ............per case of 2 dozen pints. CHATEAU BELAIR,
all premium charged for insurance; such dis. C
count being dednoted at the time of the issue of Policy.
RUSSELL & Go.,"
Hongkong, 1st January, 1874.
A gants,
88
-$7
per case of I dozen quarta, LORMONT. $5............per case of I dozen quarts.
.....per case of 2 dozen pints.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, 1st May, 1876.
London Society Shakespeare," &o. SILK UMBRELLAS and WALKING CARDIGAN JACKETS and BRACES.
STICKS
TURKISH TOWEL TABLE CLOTHS and
LINEN
NAPKINS, in all BEZPS. -**** LINEN and COFTON SHEETING and PILLOW LINEN.
WOOLLEN DEPARTMENT. Department for the coming Season, we invite an Having completed ont arrangements in this Early Inspection of one LARGE and CHOICE STOCK of Seeron and Evetten Coops in all the newest and sont falionable makes, don. Risting of
NEW WOOL and WORSTED COATINGS, FINE SAXONY COATINGS, PURE WOOL SCOTCH SULTINGS, NEW FAKOY TROWSERINGS, VESTINGS, PRIEZES,
for ULSTER OVERCOATE, &o,, &o. Great care lum baon bestowed in the selection of these Goods both as rogarls style and substanes, and Laving had our onlors executed at a time. when the Choicest Goods were in the Marker wa confidently solicit your Ordurs.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT. This Departinbat lving undergone extensive siterations is new upon the Ground Floor of the Exohango, which will contoo much to the acnvenience of our Customers. It is placed nader Now and Effective Management, and all orders entrusted to us will receive prompt atten tion and be executad in a first-class stylo
SAYLE AND CO. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD AND STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG;
AND AT SHANGHAL FOR BALE.
HINA SUGAR BEFINING CUTLER, PALMER'S
COMPANY, LIMITED.
The Refinery Manufacturea-
LOAP SUGAR ( 5, 10, and 15 Iba, Loaves),
FI Cur and POWDERED LDAP SUGAR.
CUBE, SUGAN (BYLE'S PATRNE) shortly.
THE SECOND COLONIAL SEA AND CRISTALIZED SUGAR, Dark C.S.R. in diamond
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
BATAVIA
Allll*. FINE WHITE SUGAR, mark C.6.R. in diamond
A111***
MEDIUM WHITE BUGAL, mark C.S.R. to da
simond All*
THE Undersigned, having
Arenta in Hongasan appointed pany all SPECIAL. ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS to the low rates of Fremit charged for all steamer risks, besides which a Brokerage of THIRTY-THREE and ONE COFFEE SUGAR, Mark C.S.B. in diamond B1.
GOLDEN SYRUP, SYRUP, and MOLASSES,
FINE YELLOW BUGAR, mark C.S.& in damoml
AII,
THIRD PER CENT (33) will be allowed SPIRITS. of WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. on risks to ports in China, Japan, the Philip HUM, 45 dg., 30 deg., or, and NAVAL. bines, and the, Straits. On risks to all other ANIKAL CHARCOAL and DUST. porta the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PER AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from BONES. CENT. (15) only.
BONE TAR (A Proventive of White Ante). Roven BONE TALLOW."'",
SIEMSSEN & Co.;
[81
A Agenta. Hongkong, 1st July, 1874. NORTH BRITISH AND NERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHARTER AND SPECIAL ACTS or ParijaMENT.
BETABLISHED 1809..
CAPITAL 22,000,000.
PACRED in QUANTITIES and PACKAGES to suit CUSTOMERS.
Partioalary and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER,
Chita Sagar Refining Company, Tmited,
East Point, Hongkong, Jet March, 1879.
FOR SALE
the above Company, are prepared to grant
C
THE Undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for
·
|
REDUCED PRICE, $1,
Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, &., &c., with the Ponti and Mandarin Prome- ciation:
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR OF THO
The Daily Press Office.
CHINESE LANGUAGE, in two Parts.
On 25th inat, as noon. On 1st prix of noon. Qatok dospatch "zick despatch,'
Qalok desputok.
Qaiok despatol. Quick deepatol.
Quick despatob
Quick despatch, Quick despatch/ On or about 24th inst To-morrow, at on.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE (Calling off the neual COAST POETS and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New ZEALAND).
Kastorn and Australian Mail Steam Company's Steamer
NORMANEY" will be despatshed for the above Porta TO-DAY, 21st instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply ti
GTB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agouts.
Hongkong, 9th May, 1878. ·
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NOTIES COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MAETTIMES? FAQEEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE,BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN. SUEZ, ISMALTA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES; ALSO, PONDICHERRY, MAURAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAY
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
AMAIL WILA CLOS
For Hofhow and Haiphong (with mails for Fakhoi and Handl).—Per Pals, to-slay, the 21st instant, at 8.30 AM.
For Tokohams.To-day, the 21st instant,at 11.30.A.M.
For Swatow, Amoy, Taiwan, and Tamsui→ Per Taitaan, to-morrow, the 22nd fortant, at 11.80 A.M.
MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET,
The Australian Contract Packet "NOR- MANBY" will be despatched from Eongkoak
TUESDAY, the S1st instant, with Bails for Bonen, Kappel Bay Brisbane, Sydney, Tasmanto.. Singapore, Somerset, Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, New Zealand, and Melbourne
ON SATURDAY, the 25th May. 1878, at Noon, the Company's Steamship TIGRE Commandant LozIith MAILS PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CAR- Gollave this Port for the above places. 11.15 M
Cuego and Specia will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marasilien, and aocented in transit throngh Margalles for the principal places of Europe.
Cargo will be received on bird until 4 PM Specie and Parcels antil am on the 24th May, 1878. (Pardels are not to a pont on board they aust be left at the Agency's Ofice.) Contents and value of Packages Ara required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com Pazy's Offee.
I. 20 FOUDY,
Agent.
OCCIDENTAL, AND ORIENTAL STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND EAS. SENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES
AND EUROPE, NU
IN CONTECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD
COMPANIES
A.
AND ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
THE Steamship "BELGIC" will be des 1809 The Framing, vid Yokohama, on MONDAY, the 27th May, at 3 P.M., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United Statios, and Europo
FOB AMOY AND SHANGHAI, Taking Cargo and Passange's st through rutas for HARLOW, NINGPO, and PORTS in JAPAN..
HE Company's Steamship
MENELAUS," :
will be despatched on or about the 25th instant.
For Fright or Pasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.
· Hongkong, 18th May, 1878.
FOE YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. THE Steinship T
“AGEAN"
[885
is shortly expected from Singapore, and will be despatelul de above.
Fur Fraight, &c., apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., Agents. Hougheng, 16th May, 1878.
[268.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. THE Chapany's Steamship
VOLGA," Commandant Rolland, will be despatoked fo
YOKOHAMA
THE
Mail from Europe.
thory after the arrival of the next Fronch
Agent.
HDV POUEY,
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the DEBT contracted by the Ouers or flue Crews OWNERS, will be HESPONSIBLE for any Hongkong, 20th May, 1878. of the following Tessale during their stay-in- Hongkong Harbour
ALTONA, Gormou steamer, Malice-Wa. Pus ALDEIABAN, British bark, Cole-Borneo Co.
tan & Co.
“NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. ·
1
· PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. HE
ARRICA, British str., Gratis-Birley & Co. Company Storeship ANNA SIEBEN, German bark, Paulsou-Ed
Schelhass & Co.
ARGENTINO, British steamer, Barnett-Jar-
dine, Matheson & Co. AGUSE FRIEDHION, German bark, J. Bruhn
-Siemseen & Coin
BETA, British ste.. Laugloy.-Meyor & Co. BORNEO, American ship, Shaw-Arnhold, Kar..
berg & Co,
"YANGTSE" Coinnlandaut Rapatal, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI. shortly after her arrival from Europe,
I DO PÔDEY
Hongkong, 20th May. 1878.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (DIRECT),
Agrot
BRISBANE, British-bark, Hudleston-Russull Toking Cargo and Passengers for all Australian
& Co,
and New Zealand Ports:
CALDERA, British stemmer, Willias-Jardine,THE Astralasian Steam Navigation Com
-Matheson & Co.
CABL RITTER, Gersani bark, Jager-Siamssen
& Ca
pany's Steamship
OCEAN,"
due here or the 9th instant, will load Now Tens Cosquear, Brit. str., Scott-Kwong Les Tuen, at Foochow as above and receive prompt do- Crusader, American bark, Gorham.-H. Kiser spatolı.
& Co.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Mosers, RUSSELL & Co.. Foochow or GEO, R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 10th May, 1878.';
F812 FOR SYDNEY. (DIRECT).
DAGO, British steamer, Haddock-Meyer & Co. DALE, British steamer, Thompson-Yuen Pat
long-
HICANO, American ship Barmby-Vogel, Ba
gadorn & Co.
F. B. FAT, Americho bark, Rollins.Dong
Lapraik & Co.
FITZPATRICK, British steamer, HumphriesHE-A) British Bark
Chinese.
"HELENS" FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. British bari, Me. Iakater, Master, having the greater part of hor
Intira Arnhold, Farberg & Co.
Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
CELEBRATED WINES AND COGNAC, Price List or application.
FORMOSA, German bark, Schweer.-Melchers F. BLACKHEAD & Co.:
& Co. Hongkong, at November, 1877..
146 FRANE MARION, American bark, Eldridge,Hongerang, 17th May, 1878.
Meyer & Co.
FOR HONOLELO.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PORTER.
Merchant Navy *Nury Boile
CANVAS Long Flex Co ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG & Co. Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
NOW
ON SALE.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
DICTIONARY,
[15
GLAMIS CASTLE, British steamer, J. Greig.
Adamson, Beli & Co.
GOLDEN, SPUE, British str., Farrell-Mayar.
à là
GREAT ADMIRAL, American ship, Thompson.
Russell & Ün..
HAIL COLUMBIA, American schoonar, Brereton.
Chinese.
HAYS, German Lark. Lemult. Wieler & Co. HELEKE, British bark, Inkster-Carlovits &Co. HERMANN, Ger bark, Schmidt-Wieler
& Co.
THIE Al American Bark
1878
"FRANK MARION,''' Eldridge, Master, will load for the above Port. and have quick despatch, For Freight apply to
LUSBELL & O Hongkong, 18th May, 1878.
[4862 FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE Al Aminan Ship
ENGLISH AND CHINESE EG. JOHNSON, American back, Colby-Ara Benj. Thompson, Master, having the great. poz.
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
An Anglo Chinees Distianary, published at the
Daily Press Office, Hongkong.
......
hold, Karborg & Co. HISTORIAN, British etemor, Wallace Jardins,
Matheson & Co.
HOTSPUR, British bark, 8w-Captain. Jaya, Dutch str.. Weber.-Wm. Pustan & Ca.“
Laprik & Co Brit. bark, West, Douglas
For comprehensivonses and practical service JESSIE FAMIDEGE, this. Work stande, unrivalled. All the new
"GREAT ADMIRAL,”. tion of her Cargo engaged, will be despatched to the above fort on THURSDAY, June 6th
For Freight or Pussage, apply to
BUÉSELL & Co. ` Hongkong, 16th May, 1578.
[861 FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
words which the Chinoso have to late years been JOHANN BAIDT, Garman bark, Bossho.--MalTHE Al Americas Ship compelled to coin to oxpross the numerous ol ohera & Co,
дове
jasts in machinery, photography, telegraphy, J. MCDONALD, British schooner, Stott-Chi Om 19 and in science generally, which the rapid av MANGENTOn, British hark, Thompson-Chi-
of foreign relations has imposed upon then, m kere given in entenen, Esl and wary word is acse
TTLEL PALMER & Co.'s for talents of a most instructive nature.
fully illustrated and arplaineti, forming exercises NETHARJUN, British bark, Moora-Captain.
Both NORMANEY, British str., Ellis-Gibb, Livings the Court and Punti pronunciations, are given, ston & Co.
"TETAN,"
B.F. Barry, Mester, will load hero for the above Part and have quick despatch:
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 22nd April, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 | CLARETS. at $13,910, $7,30,354, and $PER the accents being qurefully marked on the best NORTH STAR, Amorican ship, Thomson-Bug E American Bark
ou any Building, or on Merchandise in the same,
CASE OF 1 DOZON QUAETS.
at the usual rates subject to a discount of SHERRIES, at $104. 89, 391, und $81 Twauly per cent. (29%),
GILMAN & Co., Agesta,
Hongkong, 7th July, 1874. THE SCOTTISH IMPERIALINSURANCE
COMPANY,
Per
CHAMPAGNE, at 513 PED CASE OF 2 DOZE
CASE OF 1 DON QUARTS.
PINTE
CHAMPAGNE, at $10 FEE CASE OF I DOZEN
Undersigned, having been appointed Agent in Hongkong for the above-named Company is prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE on Buildings and on Goods to MS the extant of £10,000, at the usual ratca, subject to an immediate discount of 20
PRES
-QUARTS.“
HOCK, at $84 PER CASE OF 1: DOZEN QUARTS. BRANDIES,*** *** and ****; ut 20,871, 39,
and 810TER CASE OF 1 DOSEN QUARE
WACHTER'S CHAMPAGNE, SUPPLIED TO HR. THE PRISON OF
WALES, $18 PRE DOZEN QUARTS. Detailed Price Laata on application to BALAJ I V. SHAW
STEMSSEN & Co. * Kungkvar, lut November, 1877. Hongkong, 27th September 1875. THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY JOHN SKINKER, 115, PINE STREET,
(LIMITED).
Attention is invited to a contaráble reduction
in Fremis for LIFE INSURANCE in China.
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CAPITAL TAELS 400,000; Equal To $555,555.55 DIRECTORS.
ROSSELL & Co.
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*P. J. CARLETON,"
L'onncotion is made at Yokohama with Stea mers from Shanghai
Freight will be revolved on board until 4 F.M. the 26th May. PARCEL PACKAGES will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. sardo day. All Parsel Packages should be marked to address in full, value of same is required.
Correspondence.comnct be registered ulter
The Mails will be closed at 11.30 a.M. Sep- plementary Mail on board till time of departeze with late tes of 18 seats.
Australis on he sent by this route if desired, but Correspondenca, for Southern and Western
us a general rate it is better to send it is Galle.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contract Packet “TIGEE" will be despatched from Hongkong on SATUR DAY 2 instant with fails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe. via Marseilles: to. Saigon. Singapore, Balarin
Contender stoaster Bombeyy Aden, Snox, and Alozaici
The following will be the hours of CLOSING the Maila, ko."
FRIDAY, 24th intorcet.
5 r., Money Order Offee closes. Post Office closos except the Night Box, which remains qpan all night.
SATURDAY, 25th instant,
7. AM, Post Offee opens for sale of Stamps. Registry of Letters, and Posting of all core. spondence
10 A. Registry of Letters consoA.
11 A.M., Pest Omes closos except for Lata Let-
Lura.
11.10 A... Lottere (but Letters only) may be posted on payatent of a Into Fee of 18 cunts extra postage, until
11.30 ... when the Fest Ofco CLOSES -
tirely.
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET. The English Contraer Packet "LOMBARDY" will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, do. on SATUNDAY, the ist Jude,
The following will be the hours of closing the Mails, &
FRIDAY, 31st May,
5 PM., Money Order Oilco oloses.
A REDUCTION is made en RETURN, Post Office aloeg oxcept the NIGHT Box, PASSAGE TICKETS.
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS granted to OF. FICERS of the ARMY and NAVY and to MEMBERS of the CIVIL and CONSULAR SERVICES...
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agony of the Company, No. 2, Queen's Road Central.
Q. D. EMORY.
Hongkong, Sûth May, 1878.
.Agent.
U. S. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE US. Mail Steamer "CITY OF PE. KING" will be despatched for San Fran, cisco, via Yokohams, on
the
which rómains open all night SATURDAY, 1st June,
7 A., Port Olda opous for sale of Stomps, Registry of Lettors, and Posting of all corro- spondanea
10 1 Fost Olio olsa except for Late Lot-
tos Registry of Letters canser. 10.15 A., Letters may be posted on payment of
a Tate Feo.of 18 cents extra Postage, until. 11. when the Post Offies CLOSES untidy. 11.30 A., Lotters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom vid Brindis or to Singapore, may be justeil on board the Packet. with Late Feeuf 48 ounts extra postage, til 11.50 AE, when the Mail is fully closed.
Correspondence for the West In:lies (except those belonging to the Postal Union, the Bu bemus, and Huyti), for Costs Rica, Honduras, Monte Vidoo, Now Granada. Paragmy, and Uruguay can no longer be sent vit San Fran
ison.
at 97.3. taking Passengere and Freight of steamers iz drawn to the provisions of Tho The attention of owners, agents, and charterers for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Post Omo Oräinance, 1876, which comes into Through Bill of Lading issmod for trans-force on the 23rt instant. portation-to-Yokohama and other Japan Ports,
"under" pas, oid Cretimnes no notice, was re-. to San Fraction, to Atlantis and Inland Cities anired of the departure of a vessel if not adver- of the United States, via Overland Railways, to tikel, nor of departures for Conton or Maeno Hursas. Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports Notice is now requised of my departure, though in Mexico, Central and South America, by the with regard to sailing ships. the old rate will Company's and connerling SteanITH.
practically remain in force, that notica onal mot Through Passage Tiskete granted to England, be sent nalasa asked for. France, and Germany by all trans-Atlautio line of Steamers,
A REDUCTION of TWENTY FEE CENT. on REGULAR RATES GRANTED to "OFFICERS of the ARMY and NAVY and MEMBERS of the CIVIL and CONSULAR SERVICES in commision.
Section XXV. requires that the first notice bo seab to the Post Office.
In the case of stomers plying regularly or on fixed days, notice of any ohange in the day ne hour will be enfloïcut,
Stamped correspondence may still be sent on board any resot actor the Mail is closed ab tha Post Office.
The Poetmaster-Genreal takes this opportunity of calling the attention of Brms to the fact that any sool werds as Despatches will clore at 11 A.M., added to the advertisement of a vessel are
Freight will be revived on board until 4 P.M. on the
Puctel Packages will be received at the Office until F.. me iny: all Paroa Prokages should be unrked to ad dress in full, vulne of sans is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland legal Consignees lettere are exempted by how from passing through the Post Office, but no in Sealed Eavalogas, addreased to the Collecterers for transmission under a penalty of £100 Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offves parson is allowed to make collection of suck lat of Customs at Ban Francisco,
For further information 33 to Pasinge and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 2, Praya Conizal.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
or week drieg which the practice continued. MATIS EXCHANGED WITH MANILA AND SAIGON. The Philippine Islands being now admitted into the General Postal Union, it follows that all paid correspondence received from Mandla in the malls will be delivered free by flis Office, and that all paid correspondance sout to Manila in the mails should be delivered free, tlure.
Artiole IX. of the Postal Treaty of Berne
dressses of letters and other postal paskots shall be called upon to pay, either in the Country of Origin, or in that of Destination, any tax or the ease of rail corrompendonoc) by the sapatel- duty other than" tho recognised rates feriod fin
ing oftes. It is hoped that may extra charge, or apparently extra charge, will at onctio brought to the notion of the proper pathorities. in either Cory.
Hongkong, 21st May, 1878,-
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI.Provides that "Neither the senders per the al
TERRANEAN FORTS, 30UTHAMPTON, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA
THE PENINSULAR, AND OFTENTAL STEL
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Stemmehip "LOMBARDY," Captain J. ORMAN, will leave
SATURDAY, the 1st June, at Noon. ADAM LIND, Superintendent. Hongkong, 20th May. 1878.
this
FOR SALE, TREIGHT, OR CHARTER.
THE British Steamship
The above fees not apply in any way to loose lettera saut onto the mails. These will always be charged on arrival in Hengkong and pro- bably the Manils Offtoo will adopt the samo
course.
Complaints are sometimes received of exten charges on correspondence exchanged between this Colony and Saigon, but it is hallavad it would be found in all cases that the letters,
"AMERICA," Graham, Master, of 563 tone register and 16,500 &c., had been sent loose. plouls Capacity.
For further Particulars, apply to
Many boxes of lefters are received at the Poss HIBLEY & Co. Offloc not sealed, that is to say, the box it' Hongkong, 18th May, 1878
(852 foetoned with sealing war. Mat there is no im-
pression of a sent
INGLE E,
COAL MERCITANT, No. 3, TUNG-MAN LANE, Has always of Sale every deséription of House and STEAM COAL at MODERATE PRICES. Steam Launches on Hire and For Towing. ESTABLISHED FOR GTER TWENTY YEARS.
displays the success of an attempt to make the NORSEVAN, Siamese ship, Hoff-Chiness. principle hitherto attained. The typography · & Co...
Amcebury, Master, will load here for the above KUA Chinese and English type correspond in the sito Nyassa, British ship, Garrick.--Betterfeld & Port, and will have quick despatch, of body, thereby effecting a vast economy of
For Freight apply to
Storire.
attained, and dispensing with these vast margins Pretera, Belgian steamer, M.Kirty Olyphant space, achieving a clearness not previously PAPL, German harks, Blano-Clineso
tarized Chinoso pablications sad vacant spaces which hare heretofore charac
& Ca
Hongkong, 8th April, 1879.
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O
[600
FOR LONDON
For protical purposes the arrangement of
at of F. JARIXTON, American bark, AmoeburyHE AI American Ship
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
the work is so complete, that a reference to its PROSPERITY, Siamese bark, Hansen-Chinese, pages curbles a person who understands English Quar, Gorman stemor. HayeSeer Sling to. communicate efectivaly with natives who RXAUDE, Forman ship, Lange-P. & O. Co understand nothing but Chinese. In this rospect ROSETTA MONErt-American hark, Brown- the work will be found indispensable to all
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Europonas residing in China, and to the natives SACRAMENTO, American ship, Nelson-Batter themselves it exphans subjects fully with which field & Swir
very few indeed of them are perfectly acquainted.SARAK NICHISON, British ship, Selkirk.— To parties resident in England and interested
Butterfield & Bwire.
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ally.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Sole Agent on the Pacific Coast for WINCHESTER REFUATING ARMS Ca's Repoating Billes, Carbines, and Muskets, Model LEE SING, of the Lai Hing Firm.
1866 and 1879, Phin Mranted, or Gold, Silver, WONO TIK PEZ, of the Chun Cheong Wing or Nickel Plated, and Beatifully Engraved.
•Hong
METALLIC TARTRIDGES
Loo Yen, of the Yee On Firm.
FORG FOBY FONG, of the Tang Sag Wy Hung their make. WONG PAK CHEONG, of the San Tye Lee Hong KwOX ACHEONG; of the Fat Hing Firm.
LO YEOX MOON. of the Kwong Min Cheong
MANAGER-HO AMEI
MARINE RISxs on Goods, & taken at CURRENT BATES to Australia; California, Manila, Singapore, Balgan, Perzig, and to all the Trosty Ports of China and Japan. A
1331
in China it tano but he invaluabia ocasión-SEA GULL. British steamer, Smith-Chinese
SIAMESE (POWN, Simoes ship, Sass-Tack To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the Moo Chalmes Vocabulary contains about 10,003 following facte arsaatmitted for consideration: SILAS FU, American bark, Williams-Sooy
Shing,
Chinese characters, and Medhurst's English STATE OF ALABAMA, British atazer, Ritchie, this work contains more than 50,000 Enghel Sr. Ass, French: brig, Radenso. Carlowits and Chinose Dictionary about 100,000, whilst Jarillas, Matheson & Co words, and upwards of 600.000 Chinese barso & Co. ZAKA.
***ELCANO,”
The attention of boxholders is called to the necessity of carefully scaling, such horns with sorae recogaiablo scal, and of online & chit- book or receipt with them. The omission of the latter precantion leaves a doubt as to who ther the contents of the box over reached tho Post Office; the omission of the former, as to whether part of them might not have been.xb- stracted for the sake of tan Postage Stamps.
PATTERNS.
It
FOR SALE. FEW COPIES of the following PUB-general understanding of what is a Pattern
Some difbosity is exporioneed in obtaining a LICATIONS at the Daily Press Officer is a bona fide sample of goods which the sender
An Eastern Love Story.
has for sale, or of goods, which he wishes to JATA KAYA order. It is in consist of the smallest posible. A BUDDHISTIC LEGEND.
quantity compatible with showing what the By THOMAS Štefle,
goods are, and musthavo no intrinsic vadno
THE WHEEL OF THE LAW.
·RUDDHISM;" ILLUSTRATED FROM SIAMEIR SOURCES. By HENET ALABASTER.
Most countries to which Hongkong forwards Correspondance having joined the Ceneral Postal Union of being probably about to do so, it is necessary that the following rulo be strictly observe
1.--No. Letter or Packet, whether to be regis
Barmby. Master, will have quick despatch for A CATENA OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES or unregistered, can be received for Fosfoge
the above Port, R&
For Freight, apply to AMA VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Hongkong, 1st April, 18,78. -
DEN. FÜR LONDON,
THE AL British Bark
"DEVANA"
BY SAMUEL BEAL.
FROM THE CHINESE
HY 0 N [567 A
SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE, * No. 57, PRAYA WEST. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
if it contains gold or siver money," jowols, pre- vious actiolon, or anything that, as a gondral rule is liable to Customs duties.
This Regulation prohibits the sending of Patterns of dutable articles, unless the quantity. eont be so small as to make the sample of no valo.
3-The limits of weight allowed are as fol Jowa
BOOKS AND PAPERS. To British Oloen, lb. PATTERNS 51b., if without intrinsic value. BOORS AND PARSE-To the Continent, &...
W. Kay, Mester, will lead here and, have quisk COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH dopatol.
"BROVISIONS, A OILMAN'S STORES 1738 Of the Best Quality and at the Shortest Notice PATERNE.ca
Hongkong, January 1st, 1818.
MEYER &
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, 1st May, 1878.
FOR HONOLULU,
Again, despite all the grammaare and BUMATRA, American ship, Clough Russell WEATHawaian Brig
of all sizes and kinils for Pistols or Rifles of other elementary works as yet published, the [125 student of this dealt. language absolutely re-
quires amples to display the various appl NOW ON SALE.
cations and equivalents of different words which have one guneral moaning Of these examples This work contains more than Ave times as many as any other Diationery hitherto pub liabed.
AND
HE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION THE
STUDENTS FIRST ASHISTANCE, By Dr. DEVAN)
With many Additions Correotions, and Dr, WILLIAMA" Orthography,
PRICE
In Paper Wrapper,
Apply at the Daily Press Omloo
It comprises apwants of thousand legs quarte, pages,
LONDON
TRUANDE & Co., 60, PATERNOSTER ROW.
DAILY FRESH OFFICE, WYNDHAM ST.
Co.
THOMAS BALL, British bark, Gruselion-Cap
THOMAS FLETCHEE, American bark, Pendleton
Kip Nam Uzzian, British Wieler & Co
solooner, Harndin
"ELISE,"
T
The following articles cannot be sous by. Post at all Glass Liquids, Gunpowder, THE CHUNG NGOI SAN PO Matches, Candles, Soap, Indigo. Dre-staffs, or whatever is dangerous to the Mails or offensive fur injurious to persons dealing with them.
.PAROKIS.
(Chinms Dolly Preis) PUBLIEK DD DAILY,
Forcion, Master, having the greater part of her for the above Port. Cargo engaged, will meet with quick deapatah Is the best medium for Advertising among the
The public is reminded that there fa no Natire Community
much thing as Parcal East to Europe. Bluet For Freight or Passage, apply to
It has been established upwards of TWENTY trouble and disappointment is ensed by por WIELER & Co. YEAH, and enjoys the largest bond Ade ciron wetent attempts to send mail valuable trifles Hongkong, 19th April, 1878
[669 Iation of any Chinase paper in the South of through the Post Fans, Cering Articles of Obins It is carefully edited by on experienced Dress, Fancy. Work, and similar presenta are NOW ON SALE
Chinese Sehelar, and contains FULL and Recentinually being refurod, the senders having WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Ainerican 3m, schooneBOUND VOLUMEN of the China Overland TABLE COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Traite Report for the Your 1877
afton spent more in Postage than would bays Holy Ed. Shellhass & Co.
Terms for Advertising can be obtained at the 3d, the witht be skamer. No refund enu la- Hananar, Fsbury.1677.
obliterated bufors the nature of the coxfents are discovered;
Vera, German back. Dirka-Melchers & Co. WEST STANLEY, British steamer, Ashby
Blemsson & ̈06.........
fibe different Agvate,
Hongkong, 16th January, 1877.