ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG AND CHINA
GAS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
mce, West Polat, Hongkong.
CAS SUPPLIED AT FOUR DOLLARS PER 1,000 CUBIC FEET.
REGULATIONS
OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE SUPPLY OF GAS. The Company supply Moters, which may be purchased by the Consumers, or lent to them at a mouthly rental. The Metor is to bo kopt in good working order, and not to be unconnectod without permission having first been obtained from the Office.
The Meters will be examined and adjusted monthly, and the Company's Officers are to have free access at all reasonable hours to examine and inspect the same together with the fittings. Any Moter receiving damage beyond fair wear and tear, to be repaired at the expense of
the Router.
The necounts will be rendered monthly and interest at the rate of 12 per cent. will be charged on all remaining overdue beyond the expiration of the month in which they are rendered.
The account is to be paid according to the Meter's registered quantity, as the Meter is moved by the Gas itself passing through it, and cannot indicate a greater quantity of Gas consumed than the quantity so allowed to pass through it. As no deductions can be made, the Runters arc solicited to watch the Index of the Meter weekly, as may be convenient; the cousnumption of an Argand, Bat-wing, or Fish-tail Burner will not usually exceed 6 to 6 Cubic Feet per hour of its use. In the event of Bleter ceasing to register, notice thereof is to be given to the Ofier, a new Meter will then bo forwarded, and thu charge made for Gus during the provious period, will be propor- tionate to the previous months.
Ranters wishing to discontinus the use of Gas, must send a written notice to that effect to the Office.
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In case of removal, the incoming Tenant is requested to see the Company's Receipt to the previous Tenant up to that date, or to retain the unpaid arrears in his own hands; also to give Fritten notice to the Office of his intention to continue the Gas before he commences using it, as in the event of not doing so the new occupant will be held responsible for all accounts due by the previous tenant.
The accounts aro collected monthly, and the Engraved Receipt of the Company can only be recognized.
Upon breach of any of the above Regulaticus, the Company are at liberty, without previous notico, to discontiune the supply.
If, without the Gas pass through the Meter, any person should surreptitiously procure a supply, clandestinely increase it, or supply any other person with Gas, such proceedings will subject the party to a Prosecution.
Fittings erected by the Company will be kept in a state of efficiency for 18 months from date of completion, provided that such repairs only become necessary in the course of fair wear and tear. All letters and complaints (which must be in writing to ensure attention) to be addressed to the Manager, Office, West Point.
FJZE
TARIFF OF CHARCES.
FOR FIXING AND HIRE OF METERS.
COFT
REST PER OF METER OF FIXING] MONTH.
SIZE
RENT PER
OF METER OF FEUNG) MONTH.
3 light, 2.50
0.24
50 Light, 8.00 1.04
5
27
3.50
0.32
60
17
"
10
"
4.50 W
0.40 100
"
20
5.00
21
0.52150
10.00 12.00 13.60
"
1.76 2.24
#
12
8.20
80
17
7.00 0.72 250 "
20.00
30
5.00
The Price for fixing Meters includes main Tap, Caps lining, or union, Two fest of Lead Pipe, and Labour (the consumers finding a shelf or box where required).
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAMBURG, BREMEN,
FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
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THE Undersigned are authorized to accept Assurance against FIRE AT HONGKONG,
and at any of the
Open Ports in China to the amount of
Mexican Dollars 50,000 on one Risk.
At Current Rates of Premia, less 20 per cent. Bonus. W. PUSTAU & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.
THE QUEEN INSURANCE
THE
COMPANY.
CAPITAL,
TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company at this Port, are prepared to
GRANE POLICIES AGAINST
FIRE,
To the extent of £10,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein.
NORTON, LYALL & CO.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1873.