1870-11-19 — Page 1

The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4069

號九十六五千四

Arrivals.

七十二月十逝

Banks

Nov. 16, STERLINGSHIRE, Brit. b. SONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

McCulloch, Yokohania9th Nov, Dallast.

ARNBOIS, ERU & Co.

Nov. 18, VENUS Amer, str., 677, Crowell," Shanghai 15th November, (toneral

Aug. Hrard & Co.

Nov. 19, Gonavery, French str., 900, dr

CORPORATION; TH SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL:-5,000,0000 [Dollava,

Court of Directors:

Oharrak. B. LEMAN, ESQ. Deputy Clusraan-Hos E. ROWITT,

Vandalias "Mamje, ting-

Loma Prie; Kip t

E. R. Belihat Baqu

Fleare, Exy

rard, Shanghai 16th November, Geng J, Ilalan, Bisq 51, Eng., TRL-MESSAGEÎTRE MARITIME

Nor. 13, KwaNaraza, Brit str., 490, Bun nie Foochow 15th November, Amoy 17th, and Switow 18th, General.-D. LAPELIK & Co.

Nov. 18, WILHELMINA Eliza, Neñ.bk., 261, Priebes, Chefag 19th Novomber, Gene-

Nov 19, TUSI-YAMA, Britt, Callaghan,

Shanghai 15th Novembor, Goueral.— D. LATRAIN & Co..

Departures.

Nov. 17, PROVIDENCIA, for Macao. Nov. 18, Formosa, str., for Bast Coast.

2 Clearances.

Arrus HARROứu, Maunga's.

-19TH NOVEMBER,

None,

Passengers.

For Year, str. from Shanghai,--

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Messrs.

War,

Just Eng

Mungers; Hongkong Viator. Krosser, Beq.. Chief alnugger.", Shanghai-David · Hölma, Raqu London Bankers —–—London and County). Danki

HONGKONG

INTEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent, per annus on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposites

For: 3 months 2 per cent per annum.

12

h

5

DoDAL BILLS Discounted. A

Credits granted on approved Securities, ed avery description of Banking and Exchange

sincas transnatud.

年午庚治冰

Intimations.

HONGKONG

THE UNIOR INSURANCE SUCIETY OF

BEAT MIRZA CANTON, 1871-1875,

CAPITAL DOLLARS 1,250,000, IN 250. SHARES OF 95,000-DACH, PAD-FORRITAL DOLLARS 250,000,

•ON DOLLARS 1,000 PER SHARE.

"Provisional Committee – Honorable H B. Grøn, of Muears. Gibb, Li-

vingston &05., Chaitorangg Honorable W. Kitswick, of Mere, Jardine, |2^ Matheson ik (hun ya

SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 1870%

Auctions.

PUBLIO ATOFTON,"

OBNDIAL WEEKLY SALE.

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION, FURNITURE SALE.

LANE CRAWFORD & Oo, we sell by H JURGENS & Co. hara bien instructed

*Public in theie New Ruins, Queen's Road,

THIS DAY,

to all by Publio Auction, cm;

THURSDAY, ABS the 24th day of November, 1870, at No. 1;; the 19th înglauf, at noon,

Obancery Lane, at 2 PM NA MORN

ThạHOUSEHOLD, FURNITURE Opera GLASSES Stereocupe SLIDES, Touth BRUSHES Clothes BRUSHES, gentleman remoring his residence consleting. COMBS, Heraclum and Briarwood PIPES of and Cigar TUBES, Note and l'ucket BOUES,

A. HITCHCOCK, Esq. of Musers. Olyphantom

mga data

S. D. SL8800X, Esq., of Mears, David Sassoon,

G. J. HELLAND, Eeg, of Mears, Jobs Burd

II.B. LRMANN, EA, of Hosara: Gims & Ò6. THOMAS PYKs, Esq of Mears. Birley & Co.

Directors of the city IS08-1870-

Tu General Meeting held on Modny, tho 16t: Angtis, 1870, the undezinentioned Resolutions era pasted hitive to the co

nuance of the Society for a further period of three years from the lot' January, 1871, and mutico is hureby given, thus applicatious fer will be revived at ita Officoeuntil 30th November, 1870, AVANTAGEN

Draft-greated un London, at the thistle in the new Sciety in the following form commercial plices in Burope, Ladis, Australia, America, China and Jupan. AY

VICTOR KRESSER, CA Mannyor. ides of the Corporation.

No. 1. Queen's frond Engr. LE 1082] Hopalong, 23:2 July, 1870.

HONGKONG GENERAL OHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

M. A. Jenkins, W, E. Macomber, H. Ges, J.THE Gendrel Half July MESTING ofte

Rivob and 98 Chinese.

Per Fun yama, str., from Sbaughai-

50 Chinese:

Per Wilhelmins Eliza, from Chefac

2 Chinese

-Per Sterlingshire, from Yokohama,

2 Chinese.

Per Buang Tung, from Fondhow, de..-

Menar. Buin, Taady, Boires, A Bard 2

Enropean deck, 50 Chiuve

For Godavery, str., from Shanghant

Tamer Heldon WGUNSDAY,

the 23rd instant,nt 3 PM, at the rooms of the Clumber City Hall, to receive the rup at of the Committee and bitement of account of the Secretary for the half year endin; November

· 15th, 1870.

By undur

22

Applications for shures Iran Persons non resident in Hongkong, mast be accompanied by Power of Attursoy to their Agents to signi the Artioles of Association on their behalf, ani generally to represent them iờ all matiteg buri-i nected with the boietylest

By erder of the Provisional Committee, ROBERT WATMOSÉ,

Secretary.

Hongkong, th August, 1870.

No.

S

12 MIRRORS Hide, ALE

Inzimations,

**

HONGKONG & ODINA GAS COMPANY. LIMITED.

NOTIOBZ-On the lot of December, sýð until further notice, the price of gas will be Foar Dollars per 1000 cubic feet, instead of 7 Four Dollers and Filly: Denta na heretoforu,

A NEWTON,

Manager.

of ■ 2ui 2018 Hongkong, 17th November, lažo, ...”

STO. LET,

PRIOR $24 PAR MONTU

Inimations.

AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. REPETITION. of the First Performance for the Smura 1870 71, will take place an

TUESDAY,

the 22nd November, 1670; AT THE

CITY HALL THEATRE,

When will be presented the Spelling Como- detta in One Act Battled "BIAMOND CUT DIAMOND." Characters Mr. Heartley.MY. ASE. ||VHAT very desirable detached BUNGALOW Capt. Toward...Nr. HERWORTH GORDON,

Oupt. Segmpur. Mr. H. F. DE COURCE.

DE

FOR SALE

́ ́ Handsourly unde drawing room SUITE, 26 Spring CHAIRS, Enyund Arm. CHAIRS oorured with dumusk, Marble Top Side TABLES, Pier GLASSES; Marble CLOCKS, Read, containing Resus, Bath Roma, Trick White LEAD, White ZING, Group PAINT, VASES, ORNAMENTS, Dining TABLE and Dat-uffiens Garden: Cosah Honso sad Stable. Trap

CHAIRS. SIDEBOARD, WHATNOTE, Oard Water laid on.. Apply to and TURPENTINE.

100 Boxes YELLOW SOAP.

56 Barrel Porland CEMENTA

Cases SHELLAC;

10 MATCHES.

1.Bale Sale LEATHER

20 Buge Manila Brown SUGAR",

White HEANA

10

Also

Au Invoice of COIR ROPE

3 COILS each 2, 24, 24, 24, 3, 31. 81. SE

4 and 41 in, AA

3 COILS each 5 and 8 in.

Total 56 Coils. 204 Hongkong, 17th November, 1870,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

SALE OF READYMADE CLOTHING DESTRAND OUTFITS.".

A

TABLES. Breakfast, Dinnor and Dessert. SERVICES, Plated WARE. OUTLERY, Gines and Croolery WARE ENGRAVINGS. BEDSTADS and MATTRESSES, WARD. ROBES, Marble Top Dressing TABLES and WASHSTANDS. Dreasing GLASS, Sewing MACHINE, COUURES, CHAIRS, Marble Top MIRRORS, Bound TABLES. TEA. POYS, Window CURTAINS, do, do, đạ

A Cottago PIANO, in-good order.

THOS BARRINGTON, Na 247; Wyndham Street, i Hongkong, Ruh November, 1870.

C........Me, P. P-"VONGE, Charlotte Doubtful...Alisy MINNI GORDON.'

To be followed by the Favorite Burlesque "ORPHEUS AND BULLYDICE. Characters

Im 1999

HBO of Meters. Duran & Co. has Orpheus.

been REMOTED to No. 23. Qasen's Aristelua.. Road, opposite the Hongkong Dispensary

In 1904 Hongkong, 7th November, 1870. FOR SALE.

Just Landed.

BEST American SILİSİ BUTTER

The whole to be on view, où and aitor Tuss- | >. American QUT NAILS. of all sizes. day, the 22nd

Latalogues will be in

THRMS OF SALE-Clush before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

2010 Hongkong, 15th November, 1870.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. will well by THE Undersigned her rooved instructions

to will by Public Auction, on Pililia Auction,

FRIDAYS Savad veena THIS DAY. “Oqibə 19th November, 1970, at noon,"

At their Auction Sales Rooms, Queen's Boud, FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SKADES.

In Lots to sit privlacra, A LARGE, AND WEYA BELECTED. INVOICE of To the Provisional, Conniittee of the

randy Lunde CLOTHING, Engle-made, con UNION INSURANCE SUCIETY OF

aluting of fancy. Tread, fanay Due, Melton, CANTON, 1871-1873.

ribbed Drill, silk Mixture, hino Dingonal, black A NOEL BLAKEMAŃ, :

Chithe COMPLETE SUITS: fusiy -Secretary!

hereby request that you, will allot to

Tweed. Does. Diagonal, &c. TROWSERS: to accept sugh shares of any lese number you hug Cloth PINOT COATS, and Ameriann shares in the abure Society und sechipe serge and ribbed Pilot Yusoting SUITS,

and uples to pay the first PILOT JACKETS, &, A, Sc. may allot to qneus culis, and to subscribe the Articles of Auction benever required to do so.

Gentlenien

14d 1960 Hongkong, 10th November, 1870

(TENDERS for Dekilig blod, Tepairing

the 33th November, 1870, at noon,

bourd, on

· The Halk "S “GOVERNOR,"

of 1228 Tons Register, newly Coppered, with her Meats, Anchors. Cables, and Appurtenances,

she now lies in tbin Harbour..

TERMS OF SALE. Half of the purchase. money to be paid on the full of the hammer, in Mexican. Dublin weighed at the full of and the balance on the transfer of the vessel,

weasel to lie at parobasoma riak upon

For further particulare, apply to

Indnne Bell, Mesura, àgmeri, Haug Kong French Bargus Eoilt be retired until call of Dollars 1000 per suite, and all'aubee, Flow the baumer,

Prench Consulate.

A Fang, Yueung Thi Ah Loong, Ab-Chung Mo, Atal Long, Agia Asing Asin, A Foong indo on SATURDAY, the 19: instant, as the A Coum, Olang Fat, Akin, Atak, 3 Celestial weinen and 3 children, Hong Chyce, Som Particulars the be obtained on board. and Chuny, Wai Cheen, Loom Cheen, Sai Arpen also at the Consulate, Zadly, from 1 to 4 F.M. Fon, Loong Be Lo, Loo Song Puner, S. Mix

GRÜN & ̈ C Chang Ho, Koategen Houng Menses. Nation, Imbert, Brown, Devoriz, and 22 Chinese of the strite of E. Chang Ho

Reports.

The American atenmahip. Vayus repirts loft Shangai an the 15th November nt 2.80 m. Of the Beacon, met the steamer Suuromada. bound in. On the 16th at 4 pm. off the Brattered Tita, me an unknown'attor, bound North. During the entire passing experienced strong Northerly winds und beary wen

www.

The British bark Sterlingshire reports light NE, winds for the first four days after leaving thon strong N.N.E. winds, with thick hazy weather,

The French steumship] Godauery reports string monsoon, by sed, and cloudy weather; barometer very ligh

The British steamship Fusiyama : reporta passed the American schooner, leprize on ,the 17th, uố Cone Point.. !..

Agents for French Barque. “Eve.”

6A 1905 Jonching, 14th November, 1870.

in de will received at the Controller's Office until noon on the 19th ist, for the Supply of 769 Melincts will Puggarios

The Tenders forms of which ena by obtained at this Office) tu state the prion per Helmet. made of either Wicker-work or Fith samples VỀ Đình cảm L server in aplication. The whole to be completed within 4 days from the accepting of the Tender.

C. E. OLEEVE, NAA drant. Controller. Controller's Office, .

Hongkong, 14th November; 1870-762-1994 "THE" HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE..

"COMPANY, "LIMITED.

2

·REDUCTION IN BATES ON *S. CHINESE RISKS,"

and after the 15th instant, the minimum

Four obedienservant,

Printed forms of application for sunres con be obtained at the Office of the Soxidy.

*

RESOLUTIONS REVEELED TO ABOVE, Kes. I That a nów Sucjęty be formed bearing the same title as the precaut ope, to coins mence basincon on the 1st January, 1871, and terminate on the 31st Docgmber, 1878, "the Capital noinut to be paid-up, and the zumber of alures to be the same as tho present Society, and the Articles of Asso- ciation to be similar la far is regards the wore toportant clauses.

An Irance of white SBIETS with linen Spantanssorted sizes, Engineers' Jean SHIRTS, white linen COLCARS,ussorted shapes and ambera, Colonial and Olympic COLLARS; Crates SHIRTS, white and brown Turkish TOWELS, BỀN NÉCKTEES, Merino & Lambs- WOOL UNDERSHIRTS and PANTS, supérior Toglick-wide woollen HALF-HOSE colored and plain, colored FLANNELS in checks, S.,

Damonu's" BOOTS, ditto Ladies". BOOTS, Patent and Calfukin SHOES, Cantaa *HOES.

PERFUMERY: 0, &c.

THOMAS WALLACE,

Auctioneer, 1960 Hongkong, 7th November, 1870.

Lord of the Isles," &o, ETTS DLAKIÉS for 1871,

Dawson's BOOTS.

Waterlow's STATIONERY,

REGATTA SCARTES...

TERMS OF SALE. Cash on delivery in Mexi-Table LINEN. can Dollars woughed at 7.1.7.

20:5. - Móngkồng, 17th November, 1970,

FUBLIO AUCTION.

JURGENS & Co. have received lastrac-

Rcs, 11 That the present Board of Directors H. Lions to all by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY

aball tot asa. Prorisomit Commitice for tha purpose of organizing the new Society, registering the Articles of Association and allotting the sbarom, and that when a sufficient iuuiber of shares are allotted, the then Shareholders shall be asked to elect); Uber owa Decture, she will also takeover the hits of the preavet Socicly for the Mel purpose of winding up its business,T1459 cantur.ALSO

the 23rd day of Novesaber, 1870, al 2 p.,

At thein Sales. Boome, Priya

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE, COMPANY, LIMITED.

(For account of whom it may concern), GZ Nos.26 250, 225 cases, containing 4,500 French Percusso MUSKETS with Bayonets best proved-iffed Barrcis; in lute to suit par

GZ Nos 3/17, 25 cases containing 500 short. Enfield RIELLS, of superior quality, with

Bayonete, Monids other iwe,

The Ned, hark Wilhelmina Elied from Choforate the thie Lustirince against Firs of REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS Sword Baroness Bullet, Morld and her

me the 12th Noveniler, réparts strong monsoon' throughout the whole page.

—-'-

The British steamer Heaag Tang reporta strong gale from N.E. between Pocobow and Anoy, thence to port frush monroun; passed the Ameriona schooner Enterprise off Cone Point on the 17th; the" American ship' Noñuel | Russell leit Fuochow on the 15th for New York ;. the British ship lorealis woud muil for London on the 2nd.

Auction Sales To-day.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Suary Articles

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Jo. Clothing and Outfita.

KO-SHING THEATRE -;

Übinesu Premiera in this Colony will La reduced

to Tw✨ per cant, per annum pr

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

•General Managers, Hangkong Fire Inrurance Co, Limited.

6.1997 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870, NOTICE.

THE CHINA FIRÉ INSIPÁNCE "...... COMPANY; LIMITED. ⠀⠀⠀

and after the 15th instant, the Company will be prepared to accept rteka on Firs

ORDINANCE, Na 1, OF 1865.

Directors in The Honble. H. B. Gize, of Messrs. Gibby

Livingston & Co., (Chairusin), E. A HITCHCOCK, Esq., o

of Messrs Olyphant & PA Cop

A. MACG. HRATUN, Eng of besore. Douglas ** Lupmik & Coun

EDWD. ALTHER, Esq., of The Chartered Her

cantile Bank of Indu, London and China, WH CONDIT, ER, of Mesare Smith, Arter

& Co

Eur particnlum of Sales and inspection, of the gooda, apply to the Auctioneer.

TERKA OF SALE Uaab, before delivery in Mexican dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots sol faults are on purchasera' risk on the fall of the

2002 Hongkong, 14th November, 1970.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

kaminierst

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

class Obingers o he rate of Te per The Hon F, RYBIE, of Mesura. Tursor & Co. To sell by Public & actiu, on

cent per annum, instead of Thres per cent, as J. MURRAY FORBES, Esq., of Measis.-Euvéél! beretofore,

N. JEDE

Secretary.

3m 1998 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870.

CHINKSE. BINKS:-

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

-OP HONGKONG, LIMITED, N. A CHINESE THEATRICAL PERFORM.png kapal KAMA ALUMNA A ANCE by a Company of good Chinese REDVOTION IN THE BATES OF PREMITE ON Actor, will take place in the above Theatre, at Syingpoon, for six days and nighta, com mencing from 14th and ending on the 19th November. All natore of this Company arë, well-known for their Theatrical skill, and no doubt all performances will be performed with great success.

First class Seat

Que Dollar.

I

1993 Hongkong, 14th November, 1879. **** HONGKONG SWIMMING BATH.

THE Committee of the BONGKONG STIE

MING BATH having determined to take steps to procure a suitable. Aosting bath, to be murred about 200 yards. beyond the Cricket Ground Trays, beg to lay the scheme before the community, and to solicit their support and do-operation in this desirable undertaking.

Nand after the 15th instant, the Minimum

Omate for the zoongamut fire on First.

Clasa Chineno Premises in this Colony, will be Ties percent. per annum, instead of three per cent. us berstofore, SAN AN

ARAMAIAUGUSTINE HEARD & Co,

· Secretaires, Victoria. Fire Insurance Co.

of Hongkang, Jimited. 2005 31ongkong. th November, 1870. DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF CHINA TT is hereby notified that the Reguler Annual

Communication of the District' Grand Lodge of China (postponed from the Spring of this year) will be held at the Freemasons' Hall, Shanghai, upon the evening of Wodnçadïy, the

precisely.

HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.

་;"

Secretary,

N. JEDE, EST.

Bankers,rrow

TEK CHARTERED MEGOANTILE BANK

Impia, LONDON, AND CHINA.

Agenta Bwatow,Mesara BRADLEY & Co.

DL5 & Co.

Amey

Fonction Nugro Shanghai, Kinkang, Hankuw," Chefuo, Nagasaki,

on

OLYPHANT & Co. DAVIDSON & Co, “GIBB, Livingston & Co. ¡R. FRANCIS & Co.:

GIEK, LIVINGSTON & Co. FEBOUSSON, &Co, 24 ALZ & Co. the ball SMITH, ARCHER & Co. BROWNE & CONVERSAT HAUSARILD & SS¤XSEN. GIBÝÍLKAN, Wood & Co. A. A ANTHONT & On Tientsin, Joяs HANNA, Esq.

Tukobama, Koló, Brigón

Singapore, Penang

THE Company having been established, with Its Head Office at Hongkong and Agencios

risks; and isques Policies of Insurance at the

FRIDAY,

the 28th November, at noon,

BELMONT,

AT

the residence of the Honouralla The Chief

Dr. Justice,

The whole of Uie Handsome English-made nad other FURNITURE, comprising Drawing room SUITE, in Sutin-du mask Covered Walnut, Píaing... TABLE, S: DEBOARD, Pier GLANDES, OH - PAINTINGS, ENGRA- VINGS, CHAIRS, COUCHES, B BED. STEADS, Window, CURTAINS, CARPETS, WARDROBES. CROOKERY, GLASS- WARE and ELECTRO-PLATE, SILVER,

Catalogues will be immedi

On view on Thursday, Zith Novemb. f. TERMS OF SA-Casli before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errats of description, ut purubüzers' riak co the full of the bammer,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

Auctioneers. 1979 Hongkong:10th November, 1870.

PUBLIC AUCTION..

FURNITURE SALE. JURGEN &Co bare received in

The consent of His Erealloney the Lient. 7th December, 1870, at seven for eight o'clock at the several places mentioned above, Holractions to avil by "Pablie Auction,

All Master Masons aro cordially invited to be rates of Premium errant at the respective on present.

By Command of the RWD. G. M.

Claveriarchas been pronged to the bath being moored in the above spot, which will combine the advantages of Acessibility with pure and deep water a

The sum of $8,500 is required for carrying CHARLES E. ENDICOTT, qut the abova Rcbemë, and it is confidently boped that the necesary, amount will; be sab. norihed. A subscription list will be cireniated in due course, and paperi will also lie for signi?" tare at the Hongkong, German-and United Clubs, and also, ut Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co..

desistent D, G. Sea alary. Tad 2000 Shinghai, Zih November, 1810, NURTE CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY,

The undersigned, requests gentlemen willing to, assist the undertaking as Subscribārs, Mom-

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE First Dividend of Tacle One Hundred (Tle: 100) per Share will be payable'at tho bers. or in both capacities, to sign fy the game Oriental Bank Corporation, Shanghai, o and on the liste above mentioned..

after the 25th instant" Warrants will be issued

The Subscriptions will not be collected unices thay aggrogate $8,500, the sum required for the ating baths and in that oveùt the subspribora will be asked whether they desire to recall their malcriptions or will consent to bare bom applied fa auch öther scheme as the Committee may be prepared to lay before them, that

The agonal Subscription will, es beratofore, be $10.

HOLMES GRANGEE,

Bon's Everday. Im 1999 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870 JARRAH JARRAH OF AUSTRALIAN MAHOGANY

We both white

ARBANTED Importions to the ravages

shortly, and

By order of the Court of Directore;

HERBERT S. MORRIS,

If 160 sin phai, 21st October. 187

HONGKONG FIXE INSURANJE.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

APUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR-the Year 1809.

HAREHOLDERS in the bore Company

uro requested to furnish the andersigned with a lot of their contributious for the year ending Blet December lust, in order that the

contributors ang to arrange distribution of 20% of the nett Profits resaryad

for

Leturna mot rendered prior to the Blai Octo-

The ondoraigned are prepared to turnich ber next will be adjusted by the Compasy, and Estimates and make Contracts for ibo apply, no digima or iterations will he subsequently

if any quantity of this Wood-in Boatlinge admitted.

to any Port în Oliva and Japan, Fiore, Jetties, Boots, Floon, Dora, Windows, do supplied completo. The costtbouch nearly somewhat higher thin the Manila and Einga pore Hard Woods will be found to comparé la vorably with Teak.

WILSON & SALWAY

-

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,,-

General Managers.:

1298 Hoogkong, 2th July, 1870...

THE above Company fe prepared to accept

· PAUIFIO INSURANCE COMPANY.

Porta

48, Queez's Road, Hongkong, 26th Augest. 1870.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,

BAD CAPITAL $1,300,000, IN 3,000 SHARES OF $500 EACH. PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000,

Cricketing GEAR

- UMBRELLAS, -

ALBUMS.

Horse CLIPPERS,

Spirit LEVELS. Lotter SCALES.

OAFETIERES.

Driving and Biding WHIPS

Account BODES.

Office SUNDRIES.

Flying CARDS.

Bez que CARDS

IN DOOR AND OUT DOOR GAMES. Focket BOOKS..

DICTIONARIES,

Spanis DICTIONARIES.

Latiu

French

ao..

Ituno do.

-Keith Johnston's ATLASES,

WORKS OF GENERAL REFERENCE. CARPETS.

RUGSA

LOADERS.

Horns CLOTHING.

BREECH Sporting AMMUNITION.

Fleboy HOSIERY.. FIRE GRATES.

TENDERS and FIRE IRONS. TODDY WHISKY,

TODDY KETTLES. Lemon SQUEEZERS..

BLANKETS.

PICMIO CHOWO HUW.

GLOVES.

FOOTBALLS.

Yuobting STRAWS.

· COAL SCUTTLES.

A

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 1581... Hongkong, 10th November, 187),

MILLAB & go.. HOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT

JAN. PLUMBERS." COPPELSMITHLS & BEASSEQUNDERS

FOR SALE, S

+

Iron,

Tron

Sheet Copper, Copper Pipe, and Copper Wire,

Brnea, Be

Brass Tend Lend

Lead Inya

#

Zine,

Vine

L. FRICKEL & Ca

I'm: 1956 Hongkong. Ith November, 1870-

"ALEXANDRE BOYER.

SELLING OFF.

Pinto

pollo..

Cerberus.

Froserpiae..

Eurydice Clotilde.

let Butc

23

33

LEXANDRE BUYER being about to 1st Fary....

the public son gentry of Hongkong, that, from

Fave the folny, has the Lunar to iofurto 24 und after the 6th of October, be will dispose of his large nod vulmuble stock of Millinery, Tha- pery, ko, at cost prices,

Mr. P. P.CoNGE.

¡Mr. CLERKE.

bie. HOCKEY.

Mr. AвHeade

Miss SnowDON, Mr. STARLEr Tow.(tho original Dog Fina.) Mrs. DE SEXTA JONES, Mies BELLA do Códaęr. „Miss SPLODGER, ...

Miss MINNIE GOEDEN. Wise CABIN MONTGO-

MERY

Miss NELLY TRAVEES. Mrs. Gizon IANA GORGON. Mrs. MUDUMA MURPHY. (Mrs. OLYTEMNESTHA

CLUPPING.

The incidental Music will be nader the direc tion of M, W. J. VOLLENDER, Bandanaster

A Large Assortment of SILKS, do, Com-B.3. 75th Regt. Prising

Black

Corled SILK.

Kinh Fancy Coloured SILKS, Black.and Coloured TELVYKTS. Freneb Foulards for DRESSE: Barage and Fasey DRESSES. Flis CRAPES.

FRENCH MDRINODS, Black and Colored. Plain, White and Enloured FLANNELS. Black-VELVETEEN.

Doors open at 8 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8,500

Boxes Stulle

..$15.00

2.00

Tickets to be obtained at Besar. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where a plan of the Theatr may he seen,, after 12 o'clock, on Friday, the 18th November, also at the door of the Theatre ou the night of the Performance.

REGINALD STARKEY,

Hon. Secretary 2005 Hongkong. 15th November, 1870.

A CONCERT ring the presunt War in Europe 10R thu benefit of the Sick and, Wunded

Black ALPACAS and PARLAMATTAS. " Ladicoreaily mado Black, LK, VELVET M

and.CLOTH JACKETS.

....

A Large Assortment of TRIMMINGS,

Phin and Fancy; for Dresses. *: A Selection of Fancy. (LUTUS, for Gentle

men's SUIT..

The Latest Fashions of Indies" WOOLLEN

JACKETS.

Gertlemon's GAUZE UNDERSHIRTS, Gentlemen's ready in de SHIRTS. Gentlemen's Fancy COLLARS.

Ladies' und Gentlemen's LISLE THREAD, Woollen und Cotton SOCKS and STOOKINGS. Gontleman's Coloured SILK SCARVES 2nd

NECKTIES

French Caloured NUSIINS,

Plain, White, STRIPED and OHECKED

MUSLINS, ...

Plain, White and Gray TINENS. Fancy Coloured LINSAYS), Coloured Chintz for SOFAS, Leti Printed PERCALES.

Embroidered Insertions, and Edginga in

MUSLINGER

Ladies Tricases and Untrimmed HATS and

BONNETA

Ladian Foney SHAWLS, Lace and Woollen., Rich black Tone JACKETS.

Gentlemen's and Children's Sailor Straw

HATS

Ladies and Gentlemen's French Kid BOOTS, Gentlemen's high, Grey FELT HATS. Buby' Iman CÁIS, Ladies' Oloured BELTS and SASHES, Phi, White Tru and Embroidered

HANKERCHIEFS

A great and variety of Flowers for HATS

end BONNETS.

Ladies and Genflonen's UMBRELLAS. Gentlemen's STIOKS.

English Woollen BLANKETS and COUN.

TERPÄNES, THA

SBEETINGS..

Fine Turklab TOWELS,

ANTTMAQUASSARS; inmall and large, Laco Window CURTAINS.

Faney Coloured TABLECLOTHS.

French Spring Mattresses for BEDS,

CANOPIES, &c.",

Imitation French JEWELLERY,

H.

WILL BE GIVÁN IN THE: ¿CITY HALL,

on or about WEDNESDAY.

The 30th November, 1970. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF E. MAJOR GENERAL WHITFEILD. Lieutenant Governor and Commanding the Forces in China aud'Japan, &o, &c.,

Monbers of the HusoxONG CHORAL SO.. CIETY, Signor PELLICO, several Amateurs and the Band of H.M.'s 75th Regiment have kindly pramined their sosistance.

Father particulars will be shortly annonuced, and the Cideraigned will gladly receive com- munications from merubers of the Community who are willing to co-operate.

HENRY ELEMANN

Hon. Sec., &c., pro beris.

· 1948 “Hongkong,Tah November, 3879- FOR SWATÓW, AMUY, AND, FUOCHÓW.

THE Sternship.

ALESSO" Captain Ashton, will leave for the abura Porte FOR MONDAY, the 21st instant, at £v M.

For Freight or Passage, apply te

DORELAS LÁPRAIK & Co.

30 2031 Hongkong, 19th November. 1870, FOR MANILA.

THE 41 Spanish Barque

"YSABELITA Y & HERMANOS," Captain-Bailing, will have quick dispatch for

ibe above port,

For Freight or Taste apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. tf 2099 Hongkong, 19th November, 1870. FOR LONDON.

THE British Ship

Black JETJEWELLERY, for ninarning, &e, patel. Work BOXES for Children.

French and English GRAMMARS: French and English DICTIONARIES. Fancy Wall PAPERS and BORDERS.. Buy ENGRAVINGS, Plain and Coloured. French and EnDiab PERFUMERY, from

The best London'and Pa, is Hote TOYS for Children, &a, ka . GLASS MIRRORS, and STORE

TURES", &o, do, do, The Store, row closed for taking Sidek, will be reopened on the 4th of October, 1878

Quien en vod Central 1765 Hongkong, Jet, October, 1870,

A

NOTICE.

KATE CARNIE,"

to load bere and at Whampoa, will have des

For particulara, apply to

GILMAN & Co, 2030 Hongkong, 19th November. 1870,

WANTED by a Lady about to proceed

Southampton by the P. & O. Stgamer in two or three months time a respectable

person, lo fake charge on the vagnge, of a child 13 months old. In the event of such person FIX-whabing to reside with the Tady till the des parture this could, he arranged paleo employ- meat in England se nurse if an desired,

Aldross Y. Z., Daily Press Office."

person boving claims against A Bo-

TRR are requested to send in their billo

* 1874. Hongkolig. Bånd Ucfaber. 1870, -

Notices to Consignees,

B 000 is possible; and all anch having debtsONSIGNEES of the undernoted Cases are

due to him, will be kind enough to settle them

at once.

1766 Hongkong, 1st October. 1870.

HISTADT & TAUFER

GUN SMITHS

PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, No. 17.

? 1852 PRAYA CENTRAL.

10ct, 19

herely informed that the same bave been landed and stored, 'aninsured against fire, at the Godowns of the undersigned, where they

are now lying at their risk and expones,

B

M

. Ea str." dienso."

B (in diamond) 1759/01, 1763/68, 9 Cuses.

1769/6 1789/95, 26 Cases. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

it 2071 East Point, 15th Kovember, 1870, ́§. 8-CHINA.

HE above-named Steamer laving arrived :

from Colcatta, Penna and Singapore, and

SATURDAY, NIEDE, the 26th day of Novembor, 1870, at No. 9;

Besvelaży,

Wyndbuar Street, at 2 PM... Spoken The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI. 17:612 TURE, ovaisting of Enlish, American, find

BILLIARDS. other wuf FURNITURE, HS: M

Benzing and Soft Soldere and Borax.

MESSES. PHELAN & COLLENDER Dk CoverSpring (OUGHES, SOFAF, luffing Box and plain pinged Flange Coer. CHAIRS, Enty and Ari Chits, Handsome Globe Tulves. Steam Gauge, Air and Fet TABLISHED AT No. 641, MARKET STREET, SAN signees are beraby roquested to send their. Bills ENGRAVINGS; Clinton Carved. Markle: Top

Cocks TABLE, Targe Pior CLASSER, VASES, Tallow and Water Byriogen.

FRANCISCO, an extensive branch of their base of Lading to the undersigned for equzlargig. ness. Where they propose a heup the largest naturot ance, and take puedinte delivers of CLOCKS, ORNAMENTS Window CUR- Ships Common & Double Valve Water Closeta Balls Uethe, Cards, ce on this const. The landed and store at their risk and expo

and pat enmplete stock of Billiard Tables, their Goods: failing, which, the same will bo FAINS na POLES, VAND TALES, DIN- • Water Closet and. Washband Baajna, în ING TABLE SIDEBOARD, WHATROTS,

MADAVID SASSOON. SONS & Co. UHAIE Breakfast, Dinnar aud Dessert

Earthenware and Enamelled Irou, assorted Tables are of the latest sty ns. and size recently

d 2013 Hongkong, 15th November, 1870. Indopted in the Eastern Efates; are manufag. b sizen und patterns, th PLATED, Marble Top CHIFFONTER with SERVICES, GLASSWARE, and Electro

stared in the best mander: and, are forniilled CONSIGNEES of. Carga per l. X. Upa

with FUGLAR'S IMPROVED CUSHIONS. All steamer Tigre, and requested to send. POR HOUSE BUILDING PURPOSES. Mirror, Americas ande DEUSTEADS with Zine Rainwater Downspdling and loves route, suld will be of the bad quality, and the an their Bills of Lalling for countersignature, Mattresses Capoplete. WARDROBES, Marble Top CHEST OF DRAWEfts with Mirror

Guttering, all sizes ud pattern, always prices hay cá low at any other house in the and take immediate delivery of their Cargo

GHO. 3. PHELAN, Business

before the 18th November, or they will be SEN DESK, 2 DRESFING TABLES, WASE. Tron Pipes and Fittings all sizes for the ser. P. O. Box:883. San Francisco, California landed on the morning of the 17th instant:

SANDS and SERVICES, Mirrom, DRESS

N.B No other parties on bue conat, are stored and inerred against daw nt, the Con thorized to sell Puelen's Cushions Bin 1953 igace Account. THE LANDUN ASSURANOE

INCORPORATED-EY EQYAL CHARTER-

Board of Directors,—

S. D. SASSOON, E., (hiesara David Sassoon, J. F. BUILT, Rog, (Men. Edulier Frameo,

Bonn & Up). BEEWARE MELCARBS, Esq., (Memrs. Metohers GUSTAV ØYELBECK, Esq., (Conal General for

Anatria,) Avqusitre Heird, Esq., (Meters, Augurine

Heard & Co.)

Bantore

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI "BANKING CORPORATION..

Anditors

Boris

A Seni grand TIANO.

* Cataloghan Awlik: ho, vingucd, and the whole to be on sien, on and after Thursday the 24th. TERMS OF SALE-Cab before delivery in Mexican Dollars' weighed üt7.1.7.) - D4

2011: Hongkong, 5th November, 1970.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

(Chartered Bank of India, Antilla, And Unregiste

HE, received instructions

China)

Head Office,

HONG KONG

Bacretaries, IA SINASA MESSHS, AUGUSTINE UBARD & U.)

LE OP

10.B. N. Coiffer by Public Auction

* Da or about the 1st Deumber, 1870,

{ (if not previously dieposed of: by private Con-

|_ Uraut}, ----- The Company's Iron 88,

"FORMOSÄ,” Reziste tounge of chip 460 Tuais Architects, Civil Engineers, &c.

DING TOOBI, 225- Kar im 1965- Hongkong, 20th October, 1870, a cofrent rates, from HONGKONO - SAN 1, the - Cotopanies Ordinance, 1865" and its fe TEITHER the Captain, nor the Agate or IRON FAILING VESSEL, and thence per agninat Fire on buildings and inprobandite FRANCISCO per TZEAMER or first-class Bhares allotted will be prepared to docept Biaya

Total 075 Tonu. Owners of the Cleator will be rospunele RAIL to cities in the intern States between fotored thereis, at the current rates, of entafur Horse Pumur

Description of Engipes Four Pintori Hod, for any debt or debts contracted by lbs officers PORTLAND BALTIMORE on the Allantie. Marel 1st, 1810R or the crew during their stay here in the harboth ports included, and between MILWAUKE

Ariplets inventory can be keen and partier Twenty per centum of the prests of the Com- Jam obuined on applicating to the Auctionsor A ST. LOUIS in the intering, both inclusive, pany will Ea-distributed, nondally as a Bhave TEENS OF SALE —Half Cash on fall of the Also on MERCHANDISE FPA by RAIL, phương. Contribution Sharebulders, propors hammer, tie bilancu, on, completion of Trans. ROAD from MAN FRANCISCO to olties in tloustely to the amount of premin paid by fer, Transfer Expenses to be borne by the the Eastern States as above, al 69% net. them,RE

HUSSELL & Co

AUGUSTINE HEARD & CO.

Scorelarieri 1999 Hongkong, 46th February, 1870,

bör

..

tf: 1966 Hongkong, 9th November, 1870.

W

ANTED, a situation as Cook an Hotel or otherwise by.a thorough. Esz- Hab Cook; can give first rate references. Ad dreng office of this paper.

Agrite 2023. Hongkong, 17th November, 1870, 1461 Hongkong, 6th August, 1870,

CHARLES H. MORGAN,

Austionem, 1929 - - Hongkong, lat Noyember, 1870,

on hund."

ices and water supplies. A Lift and Forca Pumps, for water opp ice from

Wellis ja paigaks for Water Cloete, Urinals'and Washband Baafé. fted on the most improved princíples: Jeaning Drinals, with their potent self acting Trendle arrangementen va Hones Bulle fized on the direct acting princi-

ple, with Furniture, ectuplete. "ESTIMATES GIVEN AND WORK HXE CUTED WITH CARE & EXPEDITION. No Queen's Road East and Nullah. Zans: Opposite EM: Nival Dock Yard £1 1887 Hongirang. 16th Beptembre. 3870:

HARBOUR MASFEE'S OFFTUL,VI

PAGODA ANCHORAGE, FoocHow, 6th November, 1870.

NOTICE.

THERE is now a vacancy for nu ontaklo

■ Appreation Pilot in the Filotage Servico. of Forchow, applications enclosing testimonials: as ta chamoter, ke, don. will be received at the above allice for a term of one montefrom this date. The examination, which will be

absequently, will be competitive, and the sue cessful candidate will have to serve an oppiene, ticeship of six months, and pass a final exami. nation before positing his Lienentes qualifying bimo to net na Pilot under the Chinees Hilotage, Burvios General Regulations.

MEADH, m 1006]

Harbour Master)

O. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent (2004) tỉôngżona, 15th November, 1870. RIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST,

HOLMSDALE, FROM LONDON, ANONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above ressel: /FHB undersigned, having been appointed pro requested to send in their Bills 02 Agents for the above. Corporation, Ira Lading for Countersignature to the under. prepuced le fein-E Ionorances as follows signed; and to take luteinte delivery of their

MARINE DEPARTMENT.

"Good" Policies at current rutra payable either hore, Cargo impeding the discharge of the vestel in London or at the principal Zoris of India | will be landed and stored at Consigneer" "viale": Qhíba; und Australios para

and expative,

TIKE DEPARTMENT,

LIFE DEPATMENT,

Policies issued for sunde not exceeding £5,000

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.

on reasonable terms.

CONSIGNEES

* GILMAN & Co.- Policios issnet for long or short periods at tf. 1883 Hongkong, 10th November, 18FD. omrent rates.

SHIP LUNMAL” FROM LONDON.

Cargo by the above vessel care-requested to send in thelr:"Bills of Fading to the undersignal for countersigna. ure. They are hereby informed that the same is now being unded at Mr.- El Koszos'a Offices; on the Praga, and are requested to take mediale delivery on receipt of notice that the goods are'nt band, foiling which, such cargo

those concerned, STAR will be sold, after forty-eight hours, for accor

tr 1827., Hanghong, let Yovember, 1870). JONGKONG AND WHAMPOA: DUCK COMPANY, LIMITED

prepared to tow Veteals to and fror NTI further notice, the Company are Whampur, am) remetal them in their Stone Docks with Busoon gates), at

(40) FORTY CENTS PER SHEET,

By Order,

G. N. MINTO. 14 060/Hongkong. 7th April, 1870.

Secretary.

of

The expense of procuring and delivering the cargo will also have to be borne by the Cons

GILMAN & Co. gente for Peter Thompson, late Master. Skáp “Dermail. +944 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1879.