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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No: +4083

Arrivals.

Banks.

CORPORATION.

Deo. 10: Ortawa, Trit. str., 814, Edmonds,ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

Shanghai 7th December, Silk and Trea 'sure-P., & O. Co Deo. 10, CANTON, Biam ah., 778, Meisner,

Chefod 30th Novemiror, General,-Out Dec. 10, Soxona, Amor, ships 1,527, Paine, San Francisco 25th October, General

SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL 43,000,000alDollari.

RUSSELL & Co,

Dec. 10, MARQUES DE LA FICTsers, Spanish

atr., 12,00, Alecon, Manila. 7th Dacom ber, Mails-SPANISH CYNBUL. Dec. 10, Loch E, Brit. bk., 390, Currie, Glasgow 3rd August, Goporal-AN- BOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Dec. 11, MoNre Ho, Amer, ship, 1,887, Thonks, Hiogo 82nd Dacomber, Ballast.

Deo, 11, CONSTASTIA, Brit. bk., 464, Reay, Whampoa 10th December, Ballast --- ABNHOLY KARBERG & Co.*. Eoc. 11, Thomas Woon, Brit. Sk., 520, Gib gon. Whampoa 9th November, Ballest

HOURIA, HUSENER & Co. Dec 1HLCMA). EZE-Loone, 210, Wm, T. Wright, from Canton 11th December. Doc. 11, Maubar, Brit att., 1,016, Gaby Tokobamatli Dec:) 870-bales Silk and General-P & O. Co

M:

Dec. 11, CLIO, Brit, bg, 191, Marden, Che-

„Court, of Dicentoçə- Obairenan. B; LEMANN, ENG. pilis, Deputy Chairman-HONFLE. R. HOWETT. George. Hauri, Saulius Brog Thomas Pyko, Kig- sporge J. Holland, Kagi 5. E, M, S The Joont, Bag.

Hungkung Victor Kresser, Ra..

Ülfet Maneger. Shanghai David McLean, Bay. London Banker London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWKAL

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of J por ocat, per annum on the daily balance.

Or Fixed Deposits

For 3 months per cent. per annm

· 12.

4

LOCAL BILLS, DISCOUNTER Crodits-granted on upped Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange.

wasiassa tranenoted.

Drays-granted on London, and the chief commercial phoon in Burope, India, Austenit, Amerion, Ohina and Japan

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Margeti Olean of the Oorporation, de

Hongkong. 23rd July, 1970,--

foo 2nd December, General Critory No. 3. Queen's Foul Ent

BERICIREES.

Dec. 10, Maus, for Whampoa

Doc. 10, NOVEAU Noans for Saigon. 'Dod. 10. Luder, for, Bangkok.

Deo. 11, Phase, str. for Shanghai.

Clearances.

AT TOKHArnour Master's

1TH DECEMBER,

"Lochnaw, for Iloilo...

Aavens, for Shanghai. Wilch, for Shanghai. China, for Bangfrok. Nelly, for Macao.

Passengers.

Per Madras, from Yokoham

*

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITSD.

OED TENDERS will be received until TUESDAY, the 37th instant, for the purchse of the Coke mulety this: Coogany's) Works, during a period of one year commenony from the let day of January.box

Particulars can be obtained or application at the Office, West Podat

Á... NEWTON,

25 el

A man | Manager." Baking, 2nd December, 1874 THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

REDUCTION IN RATES ON

CHINESE RISKS.

taliano Mass Buggerlei, Dawn, and after the 13th instant, the minimum

ind 8 Chinese,”

Per. Of This Victorio, ut, fru Manila, Don Manuel Alone Conde, de Atares, G. Grupe, J. G. de Montes, D G. Montor, E.G. Trivino, Donna P. G. Frivino, de Aganse

Per Olbia, str., frum Shanghai Mosers. F.B. Fürbes and servant, H. Little

dale, C. B. Wow, and 67 deck.

Per Sonora, from San Frauiou.

13 Chinese,

Per Monte Rona, from Hión,

Mr. and M. Groot,

Reports.

The American ship Monte Rosa reports strong!

rate for the insurance against Fire of Churrosa Prefinenin tins Colony will be reduced to Two per cent, por ano. Vs

JARDINE MATHESON & Co General Aanaiters, Hongkong Fire Insurancs Co., Limited.

tế 1997. Hồn xung 1 November, 1870.

NOTICE.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. BADUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM ON CRIS RIBKS.

I and after the 15th instant, the Minimum

winds at abarting from NIE. veering N. and O Rade for Insurance surast Firo, on First

N.E. throughout.

The Sino ship' Canton porta NW. winds and Westerly at first starting, then alrong NE, wizde my far A Breaker Point, ich which moderate.

The Spathigh premabip Hurque de la Via Soria, from Manila, had fresh N. E. tuchsoon. throughout with Trig's sent

The British steamship Mada, from Yok hamn, reports to Van Diemen's Strait trong Wand W. gaten with high her, these wou

good until arcival;

The British stormship Oluwa, from Shoup hai reports fine weather and stendy modaocu On the 10th inet, at 830 s off Chelang Point; panked the trimer Yesso, botud up,

The British-brig÷Clia reports passed the French Mail on the 10th, as 10.30 am, N.E. of: Breaker Point, bound, N. at 11 am, the Yesso, also bound Narried N. and N.N.W

Clan Chinese Premises in this Colony will be. Tola per eunt pro, instead of three per cent as heretofore. A PARAREA

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Secretaires, Victoria Fird Insurance Co

of Hongkong, Limitul, ti 2005 Hongkong, 14 Novaber, 1874.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

di

will be prepared to acept riska on First And after the fil instante Company

clana Chiurne Huses at the rain of Two ver real per annum, justeud of Turec per cent, as heretofore.

N. J. KDE,

Secretary.

3m 1908 Bangkong, 14th Neronber, 18%), NOTICE.

inds from Shantong Promontory to the Sud- dies on the Stb, then calmand 8.S.W. winds until the Stu, then strong N and N.E. winds for the remainder of the passage; Ape, weather both throughout...

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED....

HE Transfer Books of the Company will be Cloned from the lath to the 31st incant, days inclusive,

N. J. EDE

Necrotary!

304 2009 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1970. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

年午庚治间

Intimations

HONGKONG MONDAY, IT DECEMBER, 1870.

THE CHINA PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

REGISTERED UNDER TUE COMPANYS: ORDINANCE No. 1 OF 1863.

Directors The Houblo H. B. GIBB, of Meaar. Gibb,

Livingston & Co.Chairman). EA. HITORCOOK, Eng., of Messia. Olyphant-

A. MLOG. HELTON, Lay, ol Memare. Hongtas

Laprak & Go EDWD. ALTRO g of The Chartered Mer.

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned bave received instructions

to soll by Public Amation, ons SATURDAY,

Toà - the 17th December, 1879, at 5 PM

14. At No, 29, Wyndham Strout,

The atole of the HOUSEROLA FURNI TURE, comprīning, Dooring and, Bed Room SUIS in Damak Covered. Mahogany, Marble-top TABLES, Marble TIMEPIEGÉ Fier GLASS, ENGRAVINGS, WARD. ROBS COUCHES, CHAIRS, Window CURTAINS, ELECTRO-PLATED a

cantile Bank of India, London and ibinu GLASSWALE, CROOKERY,, doe W. B. CONDIZ, Ee of Messrs. Smith, Archer, Catalogues will be issued, ple

& Co.

BUSTYEMA OF SALM.--Cash before delivery in Moxie Dollars weighed at 7.3.7. All rats. with all faults, and errors of description, at. purchasers risk on the fall of the hammeri

The Hon, P. Krnis, of Messra. Turner & O. J. MURRAY FOSSES, Esq., of Messra. Rusieli

a-Co

HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.

Secretary

N. J. EDE, Esq.

Bankers, w

TRECHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF. INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA.

Switow, Messrs. BRADLEY & C Am

Enno

Poophow; Nihgro,

Shanghai, Kinking Haukow, Chefoo

Nagasaki,

Tokobanj Kobe,

D. L. NORONHA & 06. Paton Auctioneers.. -31 Pongkong, 12th December, 1870,

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has received instructions

sel by Public Auction, on

KANAATUESUAY,

the

he 20th December, 1870, at 2 e.m.,

At his Sales Roome, Quen's Bond,

"To'dose a Consigamoridy,

Elegant English, made duathlo burval GUNS, in solid leather Ouse,

Doble barvel Needle GUNS (F. V. Drayno). Nelly CARBINES RIFLES

100 Enfield CARBINES, Sword Ba

yonets,

100 Storl Enfield RIFLES, with Sword

Bayoneta 5o. 1 Smith & Wesson's REVOLVERS: 100 Leftcheux 7 m/c Pocket do.

DIYTHANT & Co. DAVIDSON & Co. a p GLOB. LAVINURTON & Ôú He Francis &:06. .: GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. EXEGURION & Co. - Apr;& Co, W SMITE, ARCHET & Co. BROWNE & Co. Saigon,

HAUSCHILD & SOEKSEN. Singapore, im

GILFILLAN, WOOD & Co.) Pro

A. A ANTHONY & CO... Trautin JoN HANNA, Eq... THE Company having been established, with ite Head Office at Hongkong and Agencies at the several places mentioned above, accepts riske and issues Policies of Insurance at thei

alg of Premium current at the respective M ARMSTRONG,

Porti

N. J. EDE

48, Queen's Road, Hongkong, 26th August, 1870.

-THE

·And Sundry AMMUNITION, AN

A small lot of fine Marine GLASSES. TEMS OF SALE --Cháu before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Luta, with all falls and errors of description, at purchasers' tisk on the fall of the hammer.

Cataloguea will be fsaned.

Auctioneer.

9190 Hongkong, 5th Deeceber, 7870," MA PUBLIO AUCTION, A

Secretary,

612

COMPANY

CTORIA FIRE INSURAN

"OF HONGKONG, LIMITED."'-

CAPITAL 1500,000. INT 3,000 SHARES OF $300 EACH,

PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000,00

Intiniations.

FOR CHRISTMAS.

USICAL ALBUMS.

Magio LANTERNT. Storeoscopid SLIDES. Dressing CASES. Despatel BOXES. ALBUMS AR BOURSLIDES Soent CABINETS Glore BOXES

English TOYS.

American TOYS. Babies SWINGS. Babies JUMPERS. Scent BOTTLES Obristema CAKES. Vanilla BISCUITS.

· Fropel PLUMS:

Elvis PLUMS

Bloom MUSCATELS

·Gift BOXFS of BONBONS. DRAGEES NDAN BIRDS of PARADISE. Bosowater CRACKERS. Cvetnine CRACKERS. Floral ORACKERS Boabon COSAQUES. Gill BOOKS.

BIBLES.

Prayer BOOKS... Salman OUTLETS. CAVIARE, OYSTERS in Jelly.

·Pickled SALMON. GALANTINES.

Spleed OX TONGUES. CHEESE.

BAMB

Pine CHEESE.

Veal OUTLETS.

FRUITS in Noyed. FRUITS in Brandy." Pickled PEACHES,

GAMES. Mechanical TOYS WINES LIQUNURS

KHB Undersigned bas; received instructions

Storekeeper, to sell by Publie Auction, cu

VANÉ LADA (WEDNESDAY, N

the 21st December, 1870, at 1 o'clock am

MALM, Naval Yard, 54- ›Ɛundry. Maval and Viotualling STORES, comprising &ld IRON, Old STREL.Jron OASKS, Tin and Metal CASES, OK IRON ROOPS, ela in GEAR.: Cooking UTEN- SILS, RUGS painted no tarrol, BUNTING, LIGAUM VITÆ, Old GLASS, LEATHER, INDIA RUBBER CROOKERYWARE Bie cait, BAGS, CASES, STAVES and Heading PIECES, MTHAPS & NAO BISCUIT,SLUSH, PORK, BEEF FLOUR.. Preserved POTATOES, RAISINS, TOBAC SELGE, COATS, of Shares of the Company will be Olosed CO 80, la mama Sirius qu

Board of Directorie S. D. BASSOON, Esg, (Mere. David Sassoon,

Sons & Up),

J. F. BUTKY, Eng., (Mesara. Edujee Framjee, UTENANX MELCHEES, Esq., (Messrs. Melchord

& Co.)

Austria, Bag Mears, Augustino Garay ÜVEDECK, Esq., (Consul General for

Hour Co.)

and 2. BLUE GLOTH FLANNEL, JACKETS, HATS, o dabar pl

Alady rude now 2.40 HP. ENGINES get y 2'30-H.P. dittós-g reso de

LANE, CEAWTOED & Co. 1501 Hoogkong, 10th November, 1870.. OFFICE OF THE CHINA'. TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED..

OTICE is hereby given, that the Register from the 5lb to the 21st day of December, prox. (both days included), during which period no transfer of Sharon will be registered, after

By order of the Committee, en

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. v yað dui pe care se tres da firm BOILERS, AUGUSTINE HEARD &C.

F.W. MIrenELL, E. MATTHEW W. BOYD, Esq. (Obartered Bank of India, Australia, and China)

.

*Head Ofica HONGKONG.

Sobiretaries—

MESSRS AUGUSTINE HEARD '& Co.

410-HP. Bitton, the

–

2. Tms Iron Rolled PLATEL TERMS OF SALE Carb before delivery in Merican Dollars. weighed at.7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG...

Govertiment Audionpof -2153 Hongkong, 10th December 1970 vi PUBLIU AUCTION.

General Agente 24d 2(97, Hongkong, 25th November, 1870. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NHENG shareholders of the TOTICE is hereby given, tbxf the fordinary above Company will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st December, 1870, at 3 o'clock:rm, for tho purpose of reniving the Report'of the Com- Can-mittee. Lagether with a statement of Accounts

to Sint October 1870. Med tan

By order of the Committee,ugh at my p

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co Da nije su General digests. 244-2074 Tengkong, 26th November, 1870.

'UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY,

"OF CANTON,

NOTICE.

UE Undersigned bas received instructions from the Superintendent of the P. HE doua parry having been Registered tinder . B. N. Co. to offer by Publin Auction,

the "Companies Ordinates, 1867," and its

On the 9th Joztiary nezi, Shares allotted, will be prepared to accept Risks (if not previously disposed of by private arginet Fire on buildings and merchandison

tract) Stored therein, at the current rates, im and after The Company's Iron Paddle wheel Steamer -Much Ist, 1870:

***GANGES** lentar za Tweaty per contum of the profits of the Com-Register tonnage of ship, 763 Tous. song Contributing webolders, propor prory will be distributće, nànually as a Bob pa timately to the amount of premia paid by

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co,

Excretaries

f 809 Hongkong, 26th February, 1870. ⠀⠀⠀⠀* HUNGLUNG SWIMMING BATH, TPH Committee of the foxOдONG SWIM

The American ship. Rozore reports carried NW winds on leaving the American Con tinent, anchored in Honolulu on November 8th, and led on, the Llth had freah NE. trade" quiling westward du the 21st paralist; on Des. let: passed the Marine Islands bad fine weather. ADJUSTMENT OF Dồng pus the Yeán 1860. ISG Dir having determined to take across to the South point of Furmos-on. Dec.

Eping room, 447-

***** Tatul tonnage 1190 Tons Draught of Water when Iraded 14.0 Fot. Description of Engines-Direct astion o

cillating Cylinders. Horse Power

470..

A complete inventory can be seen and particns kurs obtained on application to the Arclinear. TERMS OF SALE-Half Cub on Tall of the hamwere the balance on completion of Trans strps to procure a enitable flaming bath, to be for Transfer Expenas to be bome by, the 7th, thence fresh gaigs Boross to Breaker Point, CHARÉKOLDERS in the abors Company moored about 200 yards beyond the Cricket. Purchaser. sighted Hongkong on the 9th at 10 pm-40 are requested to furnish, the undersigned Ground Pays-beg to lay the scheme before CHARLESH MORGAN, days out. On December and, in lat. 22 N. and ending 31st December that, to arder that the co-operation this desirable undertaking

with a list of their contributions for the year the community, and to Solicit their support and lang. 134.45 F.. one Chinese passenger, who

2110 Hongkong, 3rd December, 1870: * was in a weakly state when he arrived on board, distribution of 20% of the nett Profits ce Gocernor has been procured to the bath being ASTATIC TRADING CO. (in Liquidation).

The consent of His Excelloney the cut.. died of cancer in the stomach,

for captributors may be aranagged w

Beturns not rendored prior to the 31st Octo- Imored in the above spot, which will combine The British bark Loch Ken reporta passed ber next will be ridjasted by the Company, and the advantages of accessibility with pure and TONICE is hereby giron, at a General Auwn St. George & Chandel with light and variano cluis alterations will be subsequently The atm of $5,500 is required for carrying at the Union of the Company, Elphicatore

deep water.

NOU MEETING of Ebarebolders will be hela ble winds, saw nothing niter passing the Mall admitted a dé of Glowny; nighted Madeira on August 17th

JARDINE, MATHESON & Cowa

kit the above scheme, and it a confidently: Circle, Bombay, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd Luund the N.E. trude, in fat. 29.N.carried

General Managers ribed A adbecription list will be cironlated the, purpose of receiving the final ndcounts of hoped that the vocomary amount will be sub day of February, 1871, at 12 o'clock moon, for them moderate throughout, and lost them in.

tf 1298 Hongkong, 8th July, 1870,

is due course, and papers will also lie for sign the Company, sad a report, showing how the Jat. 10.N., then light variable winds with much

DEL NOTICE. mingrossed the Equator on 4th Sept. 1 got THE bungees, which, we, the godersigned the Hongkong, German and United affairs have been liquidated. the SE..trades on September 8th, in lat. 6

MAHOMEDOKOT DAMA & Co., had been

Clabs, and also of Messrs. Lane, Crawford

JAMES G. SMITH, A And hold them moderate so far as lat. 31 B formerly carried on in Hongkong and other The undersigned requests gentlemen willing

LIMJEE JAMSETJEE, thence light winds and Sne weather until in places in Ulins in the name of Fazal MA to assist the undertaking sa Subscribers, en lat. 36.Sand long. 14.30 . when experienced Home Dama, and Intely, have been carrying hars, or in bolli esticities, to signify the same

Liquidators, 1.2183 Bombay, 8th November, 1870. heavy gile from passed the meridian of a PAZAL MAHOMED DAMA & Co will from on the lists above mentioned, Ope of food Hope in 37 B., after which erfth day of Decenter, 1870, bacarried on in the The Subscriptions will not be collected unless

GOPESALE: TEAD PIPES,} i to 4 mlad perienced extremely henry wasther from named of MARONERDRY DAMь & Co the they aggregate $3,500, tan sam required for the B.B., N.W. and N.E.ped the meridian of naag of our Bombay firm, and we have authofloating bath; and in that event the subscribersa

Beiler TUBES, 24 in. to 3 in St. Peal on October 16th in lit. 41 8, ninde zised, Mr., a Muralle PAMA will bu anked whether they desire to recall 1 2018 Revzkong, 23rd November. 1870.

1 FRICKEL & Co. rate breezes and fine weather; found the E. Hongkong, to sign in the name of ver Fitm thair aubscriptions or will consent to have them traden in, lut. 24 S. sighted Panditis Istand on from the above, qui November 1970 applied to much other scheme the Commitee November 5th; had very light "irs and mach Datod ni Bombay, 106 rein up to Balayer Strait, then light windwann 15d 2183) MAROMEDCHOY DÁMA & Co 1187 he prepared to iny before them.

co

FOR SALE,

Ezigro."!

The annual Subeoription will, as heretofore, 10 CASTS CHOCOLATE

fine clear weather; left. Uillola. Strait on Nov.OSE & Co hure this day opened a branch be $10... 23rd; passed Baht of Relow Islandy found the of their business in Queen's Road, Beki NB. tradi.in lat. 13.N., and long. 19. E came door list one to the Hongkong Dispensary the sirongh Bashes Chanel on December Stex-Block will be found to assist of a Choice As

Compagnio Franpriso

DERODE, DUBOIS &C. Rongkong: th December, 1870. the FOR SALE nata ( THE Thorough Brad Australian welding by bind.

•

HOLMES GRANGER”.

22142

Han. Boereary,

In 1899 Hongkong, 14th-November, 1870.

At

MA COMPANY, LIMITED.

ALLANOTICE.

※二十月二十英

tatiuations.

NSTEAM-TO.

港香

SWATOW, AMOT, AND FOOCHOW. THE P. $0.5. N. Customship

Kanda “NORNA”

will leave for the above placee on WEDNES DAY, the 14th: instant, në noong yan

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent PAO. 8. N. .' O.

-Hongkong, 13th December, 1870: 131 2131 FOR SWATOW, ABOY, AND FOOCHOW. THE Steamship

KWANG TUNG”

will have immediate despatch for the above purta,...

For Freight of Passiga, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 2163 Hongkong, 12th December, 1870, THE Office of the Undersigned, and. His Netherlands. Ainjesty's Conaniate, bare this day been REMOVED to: Queen's Road, Nad, formerly Mesars, Iano, Crawford & Cus Auction Bouton NEPASK

ANNA EDUARD SUSELLBASS & Co. -1 2157 | Rangkong, Eth December, 1870.

O BE SOLD, the YELLOW METAL

ituow stands on the bottom of the British barque Jane Muriu.

Apply to Captain on Bearde at 2159 Hongkong, 12th December, 1870. KANNADA FOR-SALE

BROADWOOD'S COTTAGE GRAND PIANUS, tande expressly for this climate. | Extra striage and covorne nak

Dice.

Apply by lotter, to Z. B. C. Daily Press Im 2140 Hongkong, 8th December, 1870. -INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified, that Articles of Association of the Company, the around call of Twelve dollars and fifty conts per ebare is payable on the Slat. December current, at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation..

Interest at the rate of Twelve par sent. per atau will be charged on all calls paid after that day. N

The Transfer Books of the Company will be valusad from the Fifteenth day of December to the First day of January, 1871, both days

By order,

inclusive.

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,"

Secretary.

1 2135 Hongkong, 7th December; 1870, OAK FETS!

TH

THE

[PRION $2. PER MONTU,

Inimations.

LUSITANO THEATRE.

d

· ONE NIGHT MORE

N WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING. ¡December 13th, 1970,

BENEFIT

OF

JOHN EDWARDS.

Good Bye Jutere.

A the earnest request of several Admirers

and the whole Company. A MAGNIFICENT BILL WILL BE PRESENTED Embracing all the Novelties of the Sen

NOTICE-A copy of the fuel. Aduire

Bosa "JOHNKT SCHMOER." wil be given to each Patron at the door on tho Night of Performance.

POPULAR PRICES. Adminion to all part of the herec, excepting boxes, $1,00.

She Programme 2105 Hongkou 12th December, 1970.

A LECTURE will be delivered by the Rev.

Dr. LeoGE, ON - 1 CONFUCIUS, THE SAGE OF CHINA," in Union Church, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th it, st 9.90 2

A Honding will be given on Wednesday, the 31st, at the same hont,

Other lectures and readings by variona gen tleman will be given during Jatidary and February, 1871, of, which das notice will be pablished.

2 Advcission Krea. 38 2161 Hongkong, 12th December, 1970. WANTED UN BOTTOMBY. TARUM FIVE TO SIX THOUSAND MEX. DOLLARS, for Repairs of the British

on a voyage from this to Swutow

Tenders to be sent in to the Indersigned until noon TO-MORROW, the 13th inst.

BOURJAU, HUBENER & CA..

Agouts, Britian Barque" Eoglet." 2a 2156 Hougkung, 12th December, 1870.

FOR SALE.

"FAR BAGT DIARY AND CHINA AFD „JAPAN"ALYAN FOD 1971" price-86.50, per Copy."

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. S 2164 Hongkong, 1216 December, 1870. FOR SALE

N Elegant and easy English-made 4-wheel A CARRIAGE, with pole and shafts for single horse or pur, Strong leather hodd, CARPET Slamps, &c. May be seen at Mr. WETTON'S stables. Apply to A. O, anra af Daily Press Office

12158Hongkong, 12th December, 1670,

CARPET SI!

ka., &c.

undersigood invite inspection of the UNDERMENTIONED GOODS,

received by late Steamers

2,500 yards lat quality betyd TAPESTRY CARPET. that frein 75 to 8o canta per yards.

BORDERING FOR SAME,

from cinta.

·50 VELVET FILE SOFA CARPETS, $6 50 to $1750.

"VELVET PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.50.

HR SALE, on toned the barque Henry Miller, Buglie Euilt BOATS. Will be sold cheap.

Ad 151 Hongkong. 10th December, 1950. FOODHOW ARSENAL

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NOTICE,

WANTED for the Arenal. 750 (Seven Badred and Bity) Cracka of Tank Wood according to Aesigns and specifications: deponited at the office of this paper, and which may be had on application.

Also, straight lugs of enue wood, mouering in nl) 60,000 (sixty thousandy colie fest, half of which to be composed of pieces mentrinę Dos legs than from 20 to 30 long; the other half of logs te ranting not less than 30 to 40 feet.

The whole of the straight wood to ensure when sawn for service, but less than one fot

TAPESTRY FILE TABLE COVERS, $7,75.9uare at each end,

PRINTED CLOTH.. superior quality-$6.30.

WOOL REPS $1.25 per yard.

BINDING AND LOOPS.

For Cash only.

CHARE No. 92 has been placed in the hands ↳ut the Directors FOR SALE. Sealed! Tenders for the purchase of game marked WILLIAM PEACOCK &

Tender. for Share No. 92," will be received at the Society's Offices until FRIDAY, the 16th

Successors to T, Joxes & Co. instant.

2145, and 47, Queen's Road

By order of the Board, 2038 Hongkong, 21st November, 1870.

ROBERT ATMORE,

Beer clary. Tid 210 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870. COSMUFULITAN FAMILY. HOTEL. Corner of Elgin and Shelley Etreats, HONGKONG.

ELE HOLMES, CHAN (LLTE MANAGER, HONGKONG HOTEL4) Proprietor.

H18 new and commodious HOTEL will

Opened on the Let December proximo. It is situated in a quiet and healthy part of the Town. (though within fire minutes walk of i the Post Office and business section and is from its situation and adjunste well adapted to afford a comfortable and pleasant plñce of so journ to Familjen visiting the City. The Pro prietor bas bad loug, experience in catering for cha pablic, and will be sanisted by Mr. RozMES, whowili giro special attention to the comfort and care of the Indien and Chidren).honoring | the House with their patronage.

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, for Dinner parties will be available.

The HESTAURANT will be found very cos- venient for Goutlemen veldest on the Hill and the Public generally: Monthly Bound on fo derato terms.

The Two. BILLIARD. Boon are furnished with Turton's Best Tables, and erory.con- players.jpg ridin

perfested song beary: mestker round the South.sortment of a mudar na MERGONS THE HONGKONG: FIRE INSURANCE! #JAVELIN," by "Cossunk, 'unt of." Jovenience will be found for the comfort. of

and cof "Kuruown sighted Breaker. Point on December 9th ;:129 days out...

Fuction-Sales To-day.

Nove

NOW OPEN.

HOTEL

J. B. HOLLAND, Bole Proprietar

BOWLING ALLE TU

A BILLIARD ROOM,VE RIFLE G'ALFERİ TAR

MACMUSIC BOOM

ZUELIO AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS,

NEW BEDROOMS,

GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY

FANDY GOODS,

Arrised per leamer" Bilgin,

in partnership. The business, wille

firm of Book & Co

ATALANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. 797 Hongkong 28th September, 1870

WB, the Undersigned, sive the day entered the Tzanaler Books of the Company will be NOTION

Closed from the 16th to the 31st instanty Carried of henceforward under the style and Botir days inalued, in play juulikuunga Mke JAUDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

que Géneral Managers;

Hongkong Two In Co Laited. 31d 2092 Hongkong, 1st December, 1876.

(Signed)

ROBOBINSON

2048 Hougooglet November, 1870 PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE abers Copper

NOTICE.

meat of all my STOCK IN TRASE T HAVE this day erected a Deed of Assign

ricky on MERCHANDISE with Average Pizat, Tools Machinery Goods Chattels and

PORTLAND & BALTIMORE on the Atlante.

Hongkong, 18th Novembur, 1870.

Every variety of the choicest WINES and SPIRITS, will be kept constantly, on hand and **} supplied at very moderate rates, te

WARM AND COLD BATHS... A'S ALEXANDER BOYER will alsoabout. And, very convenience for the comfort of

the end of December, all pareone being in gurats will be provided may make debted to him will pleuso pay their hills before) bilant 2 EDMUND B., HOLMES. the 20th of the present month

NHCHHink from sny part of the City And all perans, inving any claime against the Cosmopolitan Hotel, TIÁN UESTS, A. Boxic please, and, in for payment, pos

#2064 Hongkong, 25th Noromber, 1870. tt.9152 Hongkour,

10th December, 1870. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS }}AKA

HISTADTE TAUFER,

GUN SMITHS CHRISTMAS I

the above Festival is approaching, the

PRACTICAL ENGINEERS,.

"No. 17% S PRAYA CENTRAL

Lot 19 HONGKONG & CHINA DAS COMPANY. LIMITED. TOTICE-On the 1st of Decemb

be Four Dollars per 1000 anbjo ftat,. ineload of antil farlier motive, the price ufgns will Four Dollars and Fifty Cents as horotofore

A. NEWTON,

Momager 22 20 Hinnikons 170 November

al current raise, from HONGKONG to SAN Bts DAD HOPERT FENTON CRAWFORD, A Undermentioned bega to inform the onry FRANCISCO per STEAMER or first-clu, as a Tratten for all my Creditors.munity of Hougtop that he is prepared to IRON SAILING VESSEL, and tlioncept RAIL to cities in the Eastern Staten beliscen DE MAR DAVID ILLINGWORTH. make Christais CAKES of best quality. Hef 18581

SDA ÇAKEB, each weighing from. Ith to 20]ba, 2101] AND LIBRANT DE 3 both portainalnded, and between MILWAUKEEN TO NOTICE.

raidy on hand, and pan make to order weighing THE DUSUCH ASSURANCE A MERCHANDISE TPA RAIL signed boga to announce that the whole

and ST. LOUIS in the interior, botla jnclusive, WITH Bolerenos to the noore, the Undor, from 115, to 50uile, cach, M

Parties wishing tor CAKES of a

a Jarge size INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

ROAD from SAN FRANCISCO to cition in of the BTOCK IN TRADE, Gooda and Uhattele are requested la kivé stew dayaluqlide, but the Eastern States us shova, at 8', net. Page of Mr. D. ILLINGWORTH, with the Interest in attended to. All articles from the Bakery are All orders, shall be carefully and promptly HIS MAJRITY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, "

A.D, 1220,

MON RUSSELL & C tro lease of the Premises, West Point, wherei Hunderugned having been appointed it 1461 Hongkong, dedi Angust: 1870, Publin Anction on the 11th January, 1871, at D NOWROJLE & Co..

pastimes a damnatomik Ayenle his niginess has been carried on will be sold by guaranteed of tho fuest and best qualities Arenta fur the abova Corporation, and

no va to my MAIAH Anam, of which fall particulars will be angrily prepared to gm. & Insurances as fuipes promises now in the occupation of entire concern with the Stock Trade, 0

Opposite to the Oriental Bank. TO BE GOLD by private captrust the subbed Proposals for the purchase of the

on 1120 Hinging sh Deciba 67 MARIK DEPARTMENT Politics at current sale, rayable either bere, the Supreme Court, Keweena Lopes. Demiral will be received up to the 7th day of January.

THE VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE: COMPANY OF HONGKONG, in Londen, or at the principal Porta of India, not speed of by the let her next the 1873 having elados atinet, and aff

building well be to let el her as it stands on persons arranged, ke two set of flipes, und swelling parties melted to the said D. IMLINAWORTH, rooms, with Hodgson, Hists or poter dead, and to pay the amount of their

to furnish particulars of their food Praya, or a Chambers or offices, fata pr sets. (over Hongkong Dapens where Plaza fur

Apply to Mesa, Ray, MIDLE&Co repeative dekte to rearranging the Promises may be sure..

China, and Austzulin. 4

FIRE DEPARTMENT,

Policies Haued for long or short periods at LIFE DEPARTMENT

current rates.

Paliole issued for sums not excbedug 23,000

on reasonable terms,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1927 Hongkong, lat Narember, 1870,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. 22123 Hoogkong, 6th December, 1870.

D. BURAWFORD, Trustee of the Estate and Electr

of the old D. Illingworth. 354 2040 Hongkong, 18th November, 1670,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, A THE Transfer, Books of the Company will be

in Be

Cived from the 16th to 31st instant, both days inclusive.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &CSL-

Baralaria's “Hongkong, 3rd Deepmber, 1870.

ALEXANDRE BOTER.""

SELLING OFF.

Persons wishing to fender for the supply of (bome, are invited to apply to the Director, DĚ the Arsenal soon pensibing atating the price and the time required by them to fulfi part or all the contract. The Persoas basu Tender will be accepted, will have to came to or wend, his agent to the Arsenal, in order this A contract may be made in due form. The wand to be contracted for, to be deliverable at the jatty of the Foschow Arsenal.

No Customs Duca have to be paid on the wood; it being government supply.

Notices to Consignees,

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above visel BARQUE LOCK KEN, FROM GLASGOW,

are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to tho-under- signed, and to take immediate delivery of their Goodman

ALEXANDRE BOTER being about to Adrare the Colony, has the honor to inform the public and gantry of Hongkong that, from l after the 21nt of November he will bkpose of his large and valuable stock of Millinery, Dipery, at considerably reduced rates on con price. de MATER

Few Coloured SILKS. Coloured VELVETS: Ad? French Foulards for DRESSES. Barage and Fansy DRESSES. Black CRAPES.

Black French MERINOES, AV Plain and Coloured FLANNELS." Black ALPACAS and PARAMATTAS... Ladies' ready-made Black SILK, VELVET

Band CLOTH JACKETS

A Large Artment of TRIMMINGS,

Platu nad Fancy, for Dresses

A Selection of Finoy CLUTHS, for Goutle

The Latest Fashions of Ladies', CLOTH "O BACKETS

Gentlemen's ready de SHIRTS Gentlemen's Fancy COLLARS Ladies and Gentlemen's White Cotton

SOCKS and. STOCKINGS. Gentlemen's Coloured SILK SCARVES and BE NECKTIES, ese pun ber

French Coloured MUSLING, POL Plain, White, Striped and Cheoked MUS-

Cargo impoding the discharge-of-the-veat! will be landed and stored, ab Consigncos' risk

and expense._

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agents,

if 2162 Hongkong. 18th December, 1870.

MONSIGNEES, of Cargo par M. dí. Co's atenmar Provence, are requested to end in their Bille of Lading for countersignature. and take immediate delivery of their Cargo before the 13th instant, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and expense.

O, BERTRAND.

Principal Agent. 9th December, 1870.

2149 Hongkong, MUNSIGNEES of theça of Sausages an Sydney (mark W, berba Herry Miller, are requested-to take immediate delivery,

or they will be sold for freight and expenses, d2150 Hongkong, 10: Deceiaber, 1870. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

„...

T

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.D.

HE sonsignce of T POL over G. 150 Lales Cotton, shipped by Mosara Volkart &Co., of Galle, per B S, Australia, mar requested to take immediate delivery from the Company'n halk Fort William, where the goods are noy lying at the risk ond expense.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P. & ́0, 8. N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, 7th December. 1870, · Jul 2144 CONSIGNEES per 0. 8. S. Co.'s steamer

Achilles, are hereby adfilled that the carg being add a Messrs. RUSSELL & CE Plain, White and Grey LINENS

Godowan, where it will le at their risk. The Fancy Doloured LINDSAYS, Oplutired CHINTZ for SOFAS, &c.

the 9th inst.. Goods remaining in Etore after cargo will be ready for delivery on and after. Printed PERCADES.

van may the 16th inst. will be suhjont to Rent, „Ladies.” Frimmed and Untrimmed HATS and Bills of Lading will be countersigned: by

BONNETS. ALI, Agr

L, BUITERFIELD & SWIRE Indies Fancy Lace SHAWLS

Talkyrak Agents, Rich Black Lace JACKETSS GAT

Queen's Road, Indice and Gentlemen's French KijBOOTS; Gentlemen'igh Grey FELT-HATS

HOLMSDALE, FROM LONDON, 74.2140 Hongkong, 8th Decoinsber, 1870.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above vresel Enthroidered if requested to send in their Bill of HARKERCHIEFEen van de fes Lading for Countersignature to the wader-

Baby's Laca C&PSM AN

Isidies Coloured BELTS,

Plaider

A great and variety of Flowers for HATS "goed, and ja lake immediato delivery of their

and BONNETS

Indien and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS,

Contion STICKSTA

English Woolles BLANKETS:

*Small ANTIMAGOASSARS ·"

Lupe Window CURTAINS VAN, DANAS French SPRINGS for BEDS, CANOPIES,

SZ

Real Coral JEWELLERY, A -Imitation, French JEWELLERY,

Black Jet-JEWELLERY TOY Mourning, das, French and English GRAMMAES Fremoli and English DICTIONARIES. - Fancy Wall PAFERS and BORDERS, T Fancy ENGRAVINGS, Plain and Coloured: French and English PERFUMERY, from SADDLERY complete with BRIDLE

REINS hd SADDLE CLOTBA Tors for Obfldren, dooMAN Glas MIKRORS and STORE FIXTURES,

Goods, an

Cargo, impeding the discharge, of the resuel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk,

скролве,

GILMAN & Co.

tf 1983 Hongkong, 10th November, 1870. SHIE " DUNMAIL" "FROM LUNDONE.. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the undèraligned for Countersigna turo. They are bereby informed luat the unme in now bàing landed at Mr. E NORTON'S Olices, on the Praya, and ororencited to zaku immediate delivery, an receipt of notion that the goods are at hand, failing which, auch ergo be sold, after forty-eight hours, for account

Uy prepared to Low Vosseis to and from the best London and Paris House, de of those conectar

· HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK AANM COMPANY, LIMITED, A

TNTIL farther notice, the Company are

Dock with Daisson gates), Whampoa and remetal them in their Blope

(40) POETY GENTS PEL SHEET. By Order," NANG DAN THE SUN, G; N. MINTO,

"Devretary, 603 Hongkong, 7th April, 1870.

Queen's Noed Contral{"

17th November, 1870.

The expense of procaring and delivering the Cargo will also have to be borne by the Con signees, Y

GILMAN & G Agents for Peter shompson, late Master

Ship" Duumail; 2720401 944, Hongkong. 23rd May, 1870