The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4131 第一十三百一千限的
Arrivals,
第一十月二十唐
年午庚治同
"Intimations,
Banks.
Jan. 30, BLACK ARDER, Brit. sh., 920, Ro- HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
binson, Shangbai 26tlr Janaury, Ral last. GILMAN & CO.
Jan. 3, Loa, Bus, korsha, 40, Ribeiro, Can- ten 28th January, Ballast.-LANDSTRIN & Co.
Repartores,
Jan 30, SUNDA, str., for Yokobama. Jan. 30 MADRAS, str., for Shanghai Jan. 30, PATINO, str., for Manila Jan. 30, Puigo, str, for Swatow, de Jan. 30, PRIAM, str., for Shanghai.“ Jan. 90, BATAVIA, for Manila
Jay, 8 Canzos, for Bangkok,
Jan. 80, HIGHLANDER, for Saigon.
Jan. 30, SLY, for Saigon.
Jan. 30, Boy BENDIXEN, for Saigon.
Jun., DANUBE, sir, for Cantón.
Jan 30, H.1.0.M. g-h. Fer-zoora, for C'hou
Jan. 30, ANNIE MOREL, for Takaow
Jan 80, PAWIKIGT, str., for Canton,
Jan. 30, Tar-Wars, for Bangkok,
Jan. 30, C-CHIN, for Saigon,
Jun, 20, CARMAUTIENSHIER, för Saigon, Jun. 30, HOMER, for Shanghai,
Clearances.
AT THE HARI AA serieseʻs
30TH JANUARY. Randers, for New York
Carmarthenshire, for Saigon.
Homer, for Shanghai
Chin Chin, for Saigon.. Paiotexet, str., for Canton.
Anais Murial, for Takao,
Edouard Marie, for Bujgou.
Bella, for Macao.
Thy Watt, for Bangkok.
-----
Passengers.
Per Charlotte Andrews, from Saigonje
Chinese
Pur Black Adder, from Shanghai,— 14 Coincco.
Revaris,
·CORPORATION, SUBSCRIBEDOAPITAL--3,000,000of Dollars,
Court of Directora : Chairman-R. ROWETT, Eaq.
Deputy Chairman-T. Pyxe, Esq
ET. B. Lemann, Ba Juliur Menke, Es
E.. H, Belthon, Erq
George F. Heard, Bag, 'ticorgo J. Helland, Erg.
Jocat, Eng.
3. Samson, R.
Managers; Hongkong James Greig, Esq., Acting Chief Mannger: Shangbai–David Maleun, Deqi London Bankers-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 por cont. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits:-
B...
For 3 months' 2 per cent. per annum.
5
H
BOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTEIN Oredita--granted on approved Securities, and jevery desorption of Banking and Bobange
wusiness transacted,
Drafte-granted on: London, and the chief commercial places in Europu, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GERIG, Ading Chief Manayer.
Meen of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East.
*M. (043) -- Hongkong, 2nd January, 1971.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the
Ordinary
NHAll-yearly MEETING of the SHARE
HOLDERS in this Courotation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hoogkong, on WEDNES DAY, the 15th day of February prosimo, at three o'clock r.M., for the purpose of receiving the Hoport of the Court of Director, together with a slatement of Accounts to 31st Decomber, 1870.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Manager.. 174 179 Hongkong, 28th January, 1871.
The British ship Blacks Alder reports fresh HONGKONG AND SUANGHALBANKING
N.W. winds down to Anoy, theneo light wou..
我心心,
CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the REGIS
The British bark Charlotte Andrew reportsTER of SHARES of the CORPORA Come by the Palawan Pasenge to the Eastward TION will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the of all the Shoals sighted the Charlotta Sood 15th day of February next (both days included), on the 6th, and made Palawan Island on the during which period no transfer of Shares can 11th poke the British chip Dukocak, from Sai; be registered. gon fiber, 15 days out, Just in company on le 13th on January 23rd, passed the British barqne Wir Clam from Manila, bearing S.SE 66 miles. Received pilot on the 25th.
The French brig Amific reports strong winds from North for ronny days, then beavy from NW. with extremely high, cross and turbulent senin band for Whampoa
The British bark War Cloud reports came right up the ne, during the middle and lotter part of t
the passes and strong variable winds between N. And with heavy we; on the 11th Fuatant, off Cape St. James, spake the Bri tish back Queensland and on the 14th instant, off the N. Danger, spake the British-brig Bri tain's Pride, from Amigan, hither.
Tessols Expected at Hongkong.·
(Corrected to Date.)
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Ardentinny, Glasgow,
Deo. .B.
erviion Sales To-day-
THOMAS WALLACE. Cotton Yarn and Woollen and Cotton Goods,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Three-masted Lorchin Stag..
FOOCHOW ARSENAL.
PERSONE wishing to tondor for the general
of storen of all kinds for the Ar arnel during a period of 6 months, can obtain. at the office of this paper, copies of the lias of articles required; auch lista being in Frenol,
By arder of the Board of Directora,
JAMES GREIG, ···
Acting Chief Manager. isa. 177 Hongkong. 27th January, 1871.
NOTICE
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
HEAD. OFFICE.
VICTOR KRESSER having retired from the Chief Management of the Corporation, the undersigned has this day 16- wamed charge.
By order of the Const of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Hanager. Im & Hongkong, Zod January, 1871,
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Dividend at the rate of 16% per annum. or $6 per share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yourly Meeling of shareholdera, held yes- terday, will be payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on and aftor Thursday next, the 19th justnat. Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Com pany for Warrants.
By order of the Board of Diretors,
**AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co
General Agente, 41-11 Bangkong, 17th January, 1871. LANGISZE INSURANOE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAL.
DIVIDEND of 15*}, (Fifteen por cont,) has been declared on the net pramic contri- buted to the above Assonistion for the guar ending 30th September, 1870.
POLICY HOLDERS will please send in particulars of their contributions to that date, to the Undersigned
RUSSELL & Co.,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 31st JANUARY, 1871
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMFANY, LIMITED.
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
Auctions,
拜禮
→BEX
PUBLIU AUCTION,
- Intimations.
溝香
FOR YOKOHAMA, direct.
from the Administrator' of the Estate of REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS Undersigned will sell by Public AucHE Undersigned has rocarved instructions THE British Steamship
Gon, by order mad at the. Godowns, af MOSTY JARDINE, MATURON & Co. Bast the late JOHN TOWNBAND, Esq. to well by
|Public Auction, on Foint,
ORDINANCE, No 1, OF 3865,
Directora
The Honble, H. B. GIBB, of Mosare. Hibb
Livingston & Co., (Chairman)«
E. A. MITCHCOCK, Buq.; of Monaré. Olyphant &
Co.
A. MAOG. HRATO, Esq., of Messrs. Douglas
Lapraik & Co. ***
EDWD. ASTUCE, Leq., of The Chartered Mere
enntile Bank of India, London and China. W. H. CONDIT, Esq., of Mesury. Smith, Argher
The Bun P. RYnit, of-Messes. Tarnor & Co... J. MURRAY FORCES, Esq., of Mesars. Russell
& Co.
"HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.
Sporntary
N. J. Ena, Esqar
--- Punk vra, *****
TRE.CHARTAGED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND OHINA,
Agents,
Svatov, Mewers. BRADLEY & Co. Ainoy.
ELL & Co OLYPHANT & Co. DAVIDEO Jo. Gre. LIVINOSTON & Co. B. FRANDAH & Co. GIDE, LIVINGSTON & Co. FERGUSSON & Co... ALF & Co.
Foochow
Ningpu
Shanghai,
Kiukiang
Hankow. Cheloo
Nagusuki,
Yukobama,
Fol
SITH, ARCHER & CO. BROWNE & Co.
BAUSCHILD & FÖRNIEN.
THIS DAY,
the Slot, January, 1871, si noon
For account of the concernou
3 Bales COTTON, YARN, -
(More or les Damaged by Sea Water). Aldo, Bandry. Woollen and Cotton GOODS TERMS OF SALZ-Cash before delivery Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7
THOMAS WALLACE,
Austionsor. 185 Hongkong, 30th January, 1871."
PUBLIC AUCTION,"
:
THURSDAY
the 9th February, 1871, at 3 P.M.,— Thoas two thatantially built: KOUSES; Nos. 10 and 12, Shelley Street, built on Scation B of Inland Lot 19%, at present leɛst a rental of $40 per month cooh, tras and Water laid on The House No. 12 has also a well of good in water. Bob House, bas four Boome," Bath Boom and Qui, Oficer. Both Honges ara in
good condition, baving recently bad new floore in the lower rooms.
Crown, Bant $18.24, për sunum. TERMS OF SALE-Half Cash on fall of the hammer, the balance-on completion of Trans-
TEB Undersi Fund has received instruf "ine Parcharansfer Expenses to be home by thủ
to sell by Publia Auction,
THIS DAY
the Slot day of January, 1871, at noon,
Coubenroug
The Britieb Three-masted Trolia
STAG
A CHAS, EL MORGAN..
Auctioneer,
· 148. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1671. *
————— FUBLIC: AUCTION.
of 3,000 ploule expacity, built of teak, as shoE Undersigned has received instructions now lies in this barber, off Wanchi, with all her appurtenances
For further particulars or laventory, apply to the undersigned,
TERMS OF SALE Cush on the fall of the hammer in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The vessel to be at parebaser's risk upon the full of the baumer, Expenses of transfer to be paid by the parchaser,
JM. ARMSTRONG,
Avelizator. 145 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1870,
PUBLIO AUCTION,
Snigan, Singapure, GILFILLAN, WOOD & CHE Undersigned has received instructions
ме ́ ́À. A. ANTHONY & Co" Penang,
dre fag, H.M. Daval Tientsin, Joan HANNA, Esq.
Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, at the Naval Yard,
Company having been established, with ite Hond Office at Hongkong and Agencies at the several places mentioned above, Happie riska und inanee Policies of Insurance at the rates of Premium current, at the respectára Ports.
í.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary.
tr 61:
48, Queen's Roud, Hongkime, 26th August, 187).
THE
VICTORIA-FIREINSULANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. CAPITAL $1.500,000, IN 3,000 SHARES. OF $500 EAQİL. PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000,
Board of Directors,
S. D. SABBOON, Esq., (Messrs. David Sassoon,
Some & Uo}
J. F. BUXEY, Esq., (Mces. Eduljce Framjee,
Sons & Dol
HERMANN MELCHERS, Esq., (Mer, Melchora
& Co.)
GUSTAV OVERBEOR, Esq., (Conel General for
Austria.) AUGUSTINE HEARD, Esq., (Mesure. Augustine
Heard & Co.)
Basker
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Auditors,~~-
F. W. MITCHELL, EST...
MATTHEW W. BOTD, Esq. (Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China!
Head Office,” BONKÓNG.
Secretarice, MESSES. AUGUSTINE HEARD &Cs. THE Company having been Registered under
the Companies Onliance, 1865. and its Shares allotted, will be prepared to accept Biske against Fire, on buildings, and marchandise. Stored therein, at the current rates, on and after March lat, 1970.
13:
TOMORROW,
the 1st day of February, 1971jat 11 AM, — H.M. Gon-boat BOUNCER
60 Horse Power, with her complete Standing and Running Rigging, pae suit of Sails, one Anchor and Use
HM. Gun-bout WATCHFUL," 40 Horio, Power, kada
And,
14.H.P.Engine..
2 each 30-H.P. Engines. TERMS OF SALR-Cash before delivery in; Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG. 2239 Hongkong, 28th December, 1870.
PUBLIC AUCTION.^"":
THE Undersigned has reorived Instructiona to all by Public Auction, at the residence of the late F. I. HAMELAND. Esq., The Albany, TOMORROW
the lat day of February, 1871, at noon, The wise of his HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising Waluut Drawing-room SUITES, Dianing And Bedroom SUITES Marble-ton Centro TABLE, TEAPOTS. Pier GLASSES, Cheral GLASS, Marble TIME PIECES, GASALIERS and BRACKETS. CARPETS GLASSWARE, Plated WARE, ENGRAVINGS BOOKS, &s, dữ, đ
A PONY, SADDLE sud BRIDLE.
And, A PIANO. TERMS OF SAir-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars woighed at 7.1.7.
MARMSTRONG,
Arict concor 161 Hongkong, 26th January 1871.”
PUBLIC AUCTION.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
a
THE Undersigned have resived instructions
to sell by Public Auction,
TO MORROW, ⠀
the 1st February, at noon.
In their Sale Roma, Queen's Road,—-- 250,000-Musket CAPS, 10 ones CONFEQ. Twenty per cent of the profits of the ComTIONARY. 5 chees MATCHES, 1 case Glass pany will be distributed annually as a Bogus among Contributing Shareholders, propor tionately to the amount of premio paid by then
AUGUSTINE BEARD &
Secretarice, tf 399 Hongkong. 26th February, 1870
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE- COMPANY, LIMITED.
I
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. accordance with Paragraph No. 110 of
Agents..pany; the Half Yearly Interest at the mis of 13% por anuum on the paid up Capital is now due.
la 123 Hongkong, 18th January, 1971. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
REDUCTION, IN RATES ON CHINESE RISKS.
ON
and after the 35th instant, the raini mun rate for the insurance againat Fire of Chiness Premise in this Colony will be reduced
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers,
to Two per cent, per annun
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited.
if 1997 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870.
Exme
Warrants, payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, can be obtained at the Offices of the Company, by Shureholders not already in receipt of
JARDINE, MATHESON & C
General Managéra. 1m 4 Hongkong: 2nd January, 1871,
INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,
LIMITED.
الخيمة.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Beads AMPLES, 1 case SNUFF, 30 wt. Black PAINT, 20 duz. Paint BRUSHES, 50 cases BRANDY, 2018 OLD TOM, 40 cases CHAMPAGNÉ, 20. pairí BOOTS, 10 Velvet Table COVERS, 20 CARPETS, 30 pieces. Co- ored FLANNEL 20 RUGS. o., &c.
Sundry HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.. TERMS OF SALE-Dash before delivery in Mexican Dollar weighed at 7,27.
Dan Di L. NORONHA & Co.,
·Auctioneers, 195 Hongkong, 31st Janumy, 1571, &
* PUBLIC AVOTION.
frous MoART. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, to offer by Public Auction, at their office, Aberdeen Street, on
FRIDAY, A
the 10th February, at So'fook F.. tif not previously disposed of by privato Con-
tract), The Stewaship
LIGHTNING,"
a ale now lien at anchor at Whampoa, with Saile, standing and maning Rigging, Anolonii, Chains, Boate, Pucope, Warps, &c., all com- plete and in good order.
Register Tonnage, 673 Carrying Capacity, 460 Toas, general, enrgui Coal Bunkers, 200 Tons,
25.9. 18.3,
Tops.
Two Eugines Direct Acting of 180 H.-P.; and, Two Bollers, built by Minchab & Co. Consumption of Coals 18 to 20 Tons for 24 Hours, at speed of 10 Knots Length over all, 205 fost Breadth, Depth, For further particulars, &c., apply to Mesara. GIBE LIVINGSTON & CO. !!
TERMS OF SALE-Half cash on fall of the Hammer, the balance on completion of Trust fer. Transfer Hiponses to be borne by the Furchaser.
CHARLES H. MORGAN.
Avelionsst
90 Hongkong, 14th January, 15771.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
`N and after this date, Smal-Pox Patienta
only, for immediate removal. to Stone Butte Island.
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Becretary. Colonial Seurotary's Office,
*[f, 170 Hongkong, 26th January, 1871.
· NOTICE. ..
THE Undersigned, owner of the British Schooner Gaviota, will not be responsible for any debts bontracted by her commander, Osp. JOHN GROEGE SAINBERLICH, E and after her arrival in Hongkonge-
H. MAGNTAC,
By his Attorney
J. WHITTALL tf 121 East Point, 18th January, 1871.
TO LET MREE ärst-class two story: GODOWNS, situate on Inland lot No.:73, opposite Fletcher & Co.'s old premises, at present in oo cupation of the Milltary,
Possession can be bud early in February
Apply to
D TURNER & Oo... tf 183 Hongkong; 30th January, 1871.
WANTED.. SPRING MATTRESS, 6 ft. 8 in, by dft. A. Pin. "Apply tomatoe
J.G. DE SENNA.
Seaman's Hospital. * 74 187 Hongkong. 30th January, 1871.
NOTICE.
ESTATE OF J. B. ENDICOTT, ESQ. Deserved.
HOBERON,” shortly orpected from Londos and Singaporn, will have quick despatch for the above part..
For Freight, upply to
GILMAN & Co. "100" Hongkong, 31at January, 1871. FOR LONDON SUBZ CANAL), Calling
at SINGAPORE and PENANG. THE O. 8. S. Coy, 3, 8.
will leave this Port on or about 12th February.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agonia,
Queen's Road, 192 193- Hongkong, Blat January, 1871. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POST FRANCAIS.
THE Company's Steamer
"PHASE,"
Capt. Saab, will be disputobed for
SHANGHAI (Direct) shortly after the arrival of the next Frenali Mail.
0. BERTRAND
Principal Agent, ti 189: Hongkong, Slet January, 1971.
***** FRENCH LESSONS. FRENCH gentleman, not having business to engage him until after 10. A... would
be
happy to give lessons in the French language. For terme, address A. B., Daily Press Office,
198 Hongkong, 31st January, 1871...
PRICE $3) PER SPÄNTL
latimations:~~
GRAND IMPERIAL CIROUB
CONSTANTINOPLE..
TONIGHT, TUESDAY, THE SJANUARY, 1971.
Commencing at 8 pm, THE Director begs to announce that he will
continue to perform in this 'City, with
frequent variations of Programme, for three neak only, during which-time he will spare no trouble or espaces to make his brief sojourn worthy of the sympathy and encouragement of the appreciative public who will bonor him with. their presence.
By kind permission of Capt, SEITAN kod the Officers of the Royal Artillery, their fine Band will be in attendance.
For Programs Hand Bill. Performance will be given every evening at F. and on each Saturday there will be an Afternoon Butortainment at 3 r.., especially adaptol to Ladise and Children, who are unable to be present at the evening representations.
BRASON TICKETS. Boxes, 18 Perforoiuteen. Single Sents do
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Bazes to hold Four Perwus and One
$150
Chill 810.00 Sipple Sunte in Bozegagnad
2.00 Children under 7 yearsofuge in boxen -1.00 First Circle... 1.00 Children in First Circle.....
0.50. Amphitheatre, etting or standing... 0.50 Amphitheatre for each child. 4.25 Tickets may be obtained at the "ORIENTAL HOTEL," from 12 ucon to r... and at the Box Office of the Circus on the night of Per- formance. Tickets will be valid only for the performance of the day which they are bought. Doors open at 830 CM, and performance to commence at 9 P.M..
ARMY CONTRACTS, 1871-78.
CEALED TENDERS in duplicate, marked Mr. SOULLIFE has the honor to announce
outside Tenders for Army Contraata,"
but he is prepared to give lessons in Horse- will be received by the ubilersigned until noon DD MONDAY, the 6th February, 1877, fir each manship to persons of either sex, and that be will, during his stay of three weeks in Hong- quantities of Commissariat Supplies, Hospital Supplies, or for the performance of Barraokang.render the most indomitable horses por
fectly tractabia. He undertakes to teach ae- and Hospital Services, auch na Washing and tears after his new method, and also to trajn Repairing Bedding, Repairing Utensils, their horses. Terms: us way from time to time be required for the des pf Her Majesty's Troopa in the Kaland of Hongkong, or its put posts, during the year commencing lat April, 1871.
Forms of Tender, (no other than those issued by the Control Department will be received): [... Conditione of Contract, and any further in- formation that may be required, can be obtaio- ed on application at this Office."
O. K. ÜLEEVE,
Assistant-Controller,
Ed 194
Controller's Office,
-Hongkong. 31st January, 1871.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE CHINA FIEC INSURANCE.CO
LIMITED.
For. 12 riding lesson18,Guangj
do., do. for Ladies. Tasching how to train a Huree.......
13 Leons on Horse training by Mr.
SOVEZIERłny
840 60 00
Nr. J. B. HOLLAND respectfully invites the patronage of the Publio nt hie "Oriental Bouf- fot," where the chokest Wines and Spirita can be obtained
1
199 Hongkong, 31st January, 1871. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY- OF. HONGKONG, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE First Ordinary MEETING of Sbare- holders in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen's Road, Victorin Hongkong, at, 3 pm, on MONDAY, the 27th February proximo, for the purpose of receiving, Stuteriont of Accounts, Report of the Direo,
CLOSED from the 14th to the 7th February, The Transfer Books of the Company will be.
both days inclusive.
HE Firat Ordinary MEETING of Share- holders in the Company be held at the Company's Office, 43, Queen's Boad, Vic torin; Hongsvag, 23 look in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, the 2nd February next, for the purpose of receiving a Statement-of-tore, and for the olcetion of Auditors. Acounts with the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Directors and Auditors.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be OLUSED from the 9th to the 22nd February, both days inclusive, ::..
By order,
N.J. EDE.
Secretary. 244-180 Hongkong; 27th January, 1871.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ·
THE CHINA: FIRD INSURANCE CO. LIMITED.
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..
Keerolaries, 23d 107 Hongkong. 30lb Juanary, 1871.
PHOTOCHAPHY.
FONG, Photographis Artist, begs to in- A form his patrons and the public goueral- ly, that bo has just returned from Swatna, and ie now prepared to take Photographs at a moderate price. He bas for Sule, also, at his Photographic Gallery, 64, Queen's Bond (op. posite the Oriental Bank), a collection of Sea- tow viewa
AN Extraordinary BEETING of Sbare
holders in the Company will be bold at the Company's Office, 45, Queen's Road, Vio.
ti 198 Hongkong. Slat January, 1971.- toria, Hunghoug, ut halt:puet three for four o'clock in the afternnon of WEDNESDAY: HONGKONG &'OHINA, GAS COMPANY, the 22nd February Next, for the purpose of outborising certain proposed alterations in the Articles of Association of, the Company ja re sport of the Signatures of Firms to Instruments of Transfer of Shares
LIMITED.
LI persons being indebted to, or having the provisions of Clarae B of the Articles of/asis, during whigh period no Transfor of
Claims against the diva: Estate, ure're- quested to communicate with
GEORGE F. HEARD,
Executor. 2186 Hongkong, 16th December, 1870,
FUO ORO W “D′00′′E.
·DIVER MINES
ELEGANT. AND SUBSTANTIAL ENGIE above granite Boored DOUK, of the LISE-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNIS Efollowing Dimensions, vizi Length, SCD TURD, GLASSWARE, PLATED Loot, Breadth at Bottom, 40 fort, is aspable of WARE &e., BILLIARD TABLE receiving Vessels drawing 18 to 16 feet, ne the
PIANO, &c. &c."
THE Cadersigned has received-instructions THE Undersigned bearer tell by Public Anction, at his residence, Robinson Road, on
THURSDAY...
the Hh day of February, 1871, at noon,,
precisely
state of the Tides will allow. The Dook runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam
The above promises comprise a la The above promises comprise a large Machina. WITHWORTH's 12-1ac SoNW CUTTING MANON, UGAP LATRE,
DRILLING AND SCREWING MACHINES, **
A LABOR SMITHY, 24, 2., Ka. The whole of his elegant, and substantiul Largo Godowns are on the premises for HOUSENGLD FURNITURE, which with STOWAGH OF CARGO, da, đa. & large few exceptions is of the best English-muke; Stock of Woods, Metal, &c., o., always on hand. comprising Drawing Room, Dining Room and The Dock Steam Tug Wooening is available at
The attention of Sbareholders is called to
Association, with reference to Votes by proxy.
By order,
N. J. EDE.
Secretary. 241 181 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871,
NOTICEA
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
EE Secretaryship of the above-named Com plications for the appointment will be received
pany will shortly become Vacant, and ap at the Company's Hand Office until the first day of March next.
By order,
N. J. EDE,
Berdary 393 139 Hongkong. 20th January, 1871. CELINA TRADEBS INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOMICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE in heraby given, that the Transfer
Books of this Company will be closed. from the 1st to the 14th próximo, both days in- Shares can be registered.
A. NEWTON,
Manager. 1od 181 Hongkong, 3lat January, 1871.
FOR SALE,
50 CASES of Devenish's CHAMPAGNE
ALE.
KRUMMENACHER & Co. tt.19% Hongkong. Slut January, 1871.
FUNG. PHOTOGRAPHKE,
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$4, Queen's Hond, Họngkung," NYITES inspection of his large Collection of views.pf Fooohow, Hongkong, and Canton,
tf 825 Hongkong. 3rd May, 1870)
Notices to Consignees,
WESTERN CHIEF, FROM LONDON..
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above consel
are hereby requested to send their Bill of Lading to the andersigned for Countersigna.
in English, and in Obines; each list bearingO BE SULD by private contract, the brHAREHOLDERS are bereby notified that Bed Room SUITES, Italien Walopt Loo all times to tow vessels to or from Bea, at bar. I. CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company ture, and to take immediate delivery of their
directions which awapecial to it, and a blank
will be accepted, "will have to come or to send arranged as two seta of offices and dwelling norrent, at the Hongkong, und Shanghai | Swing Glasses, Do. Marble-top WASH. DE SILVER & Cla#Hongkong......
rooms, with godown accommodation on the Banking Corporation. bis agent to the Arsenal, in order that u dati- tract may be made in due form. This poon, Praya, or as Chambers or offices, flats or sets.
Apply to Micers. BAWLING, MEDLEN & Oợi,
siness promisse now in the occupation of in accordance with the 30th Clanss of the TABLES, D. QOUCHES and CHAIRS in rent rates, on application to column left for prices to be spucified.
JOHN C. SKEY," When it is filled up the list abould be the Supreme Court. Queen's Road Central Articles of Association of the Company, the green rep, Mahogany Dining and Library dressed to the office of Foochow Arsenal as not disposed of by the la! February next, the second call of Tacire dollars and fifty sonts. CHAIRS and Q0008 in Bernese Leather,
Superintendent The list of Charges for lighting or remetal Boon da possible. The Person whose Tendar ilding will be to let wither as it stands arpet bare is payable on the 31st December Mahogany Dressing TABLES with large
vesnele can be obtained from STANDS and SERVICES. Mahogany. Danblo Interest at the rate at Twelve per cent, pee winged WARDROBES with glass plate doors, MetS, LANE, ÜRAWFORD & Co., Shanghai, Blay? or bis ugent, will also have to be present whes forer Hongkung Dispensary) where Plans for num will be charged on all calls paid offer Pior GLASSES, CARPETS, ENGRAVINGS. +24
that day,....
Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast SETS, GLASSPORT OF AMOTI, IN Trig The Treasfor Books of the Company will be WARE, PLATED WARF, & &o. clined from the Fifteenth day of Decomber A Walnat Ovitage PIANO, by Middleton &
104 to the First day of January, 1871, both days Co. of London.
A full sized BILLTARD TABLE, by Sher By order.
the invoices are examined on arrival at Forearranging the Premises may be see
chow
Prices to be stated in Mexican dollars (Foo
alow aurrency), and to refer to goods deliver- able at Fouchow.
No duties will have to be paid on such goods
being Government stora
15 184 Foonkowita January, 1871;
H°
A. MILLAR & CO.,
FOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS FOR
COPTERSMITHS & BRASSECUNDERS.
Sheet Copper, Copper Pips, and Copper Wire.
FOR SALE.
F.
Brass, Brass
Lead, Lond
Iron
Zinc, Zina
**
Brand
Loď s Insa
Brazing and Soft Solders and Borax. "
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
2m 2193 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870.
BRAND FOR SALE..
THE
A
HE new and fast Sailing Cutter Yacht
Anna, 29 Tone.
Apply at the PLAYA HOTEL
ti 180 Hongkong, 20th January, 19710, 30 "Japan Mail" und " Jäpan Weekly Mail"
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COM, MANDERS are informed that the Doux COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS at the above
Saforku
Dare requested to furnish the undersigned Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel with a list of Preatia contributed by them, during the year ended 81st October last, for will be landed and stored at Consignees risk the distribution of the 25 per cent. Profit and expense.
TURNER & Co. reserved for the contributors to the Company.
74 188 Hongkong, 30th January, 187 AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents.ONSIGNEES per 0.8-6. Co.'s stomer..... 2 69 Romgkong. 18th January, 1671.
Priam, are bereby notified that the cargo DO NOTICE.
ja being landed at the Godowns of the under sigued, where it will lie at their risk. The THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE cargo will be ready for delivery on and after
COMPANY, LIMITED.
the 28th-inst. Goode remaining in Store after the 4th February, will be subject to Beat
Bill of Lading will be cantersigned, by BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Madeley Agents,
-Queen's Road. " 74 173 Hongkong, 28th January, 1871 - BRITISH SHIP NEVILLE," FROM · LONDON.
N and after the 15th instant, the Company
wood, of Guloutta, with Balle, Cues, o., com: Port afford every facility, at moderate charged, will be prepared to accept risks on First-
Secretory.pletə
" 2135 Hongkong, 7th December, 1870; HONGKONG AND WHAMEDA DOCK
...COMPANY, LIMITED.
2.
REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS
ANDE LEANING AND PAINTING TRON
SHIPS AND STEAMERS
THELE LARGE GRANITE DOOR.
a 238 feet length on the blocks, and st
Average spring tides oan receive Vessels of 18 to
Class Chiacee Eonce at the rate of Two.por cent. per sunum, instead of Three por cunt. us boretofore,
N. J. EDB,
- Becretary..
3 1998 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870. NOTICE.
"Dataloguen will be issued, and the whole will 30 on view on and after Monday, the Ott February,
TELMS OF BALE. –Cash before delivery in ANE, OBAWFORD & Co. baring beer
Menon Dollars weighed at 7.17. All Lots S appointed agents for the two above,NTIL further notice, the Company are with all faults and errors of description, at nanied newspapers, are prépared to receive A13. U prepared to tuw. Vecanla to and from vortisements and Subscriptions for the me Whampos, and remetal them in their Steuerchers risk on the fall of the hammer. JM ARMSTRONG, Terms of Subaoription, payable in advance: Docks (with Onisoon gates), atij -
17 feet draught. It be a VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CAIBOR GATE, AND POWERFULCENTRIFUGAL (40) FORTY CENTS PER SHEET 58 Hongkong. 10th January, 1871. Japan Mall, $18 per, andum; Japan Weekly"
KM: STEAM-PUMP, ASIA MÜMK Mail, 324 per annum.
By Order,
G. N. MINTO,
And an Engineers work-shop fitted with Lathes PUBLIC AUCTION.
magnad Tools, driven by utenti. Iron und Brus THE Undersigned has received instructions Fondries, Boller-rankors shop, a large Bithy. from the Superintendent of the F, 0. and Carpenters and Bost-builders aheda. Ai S. N. Co, to affer for Bule by Public Auction, superintended by resident Europeana. at 3 PM, on the 1st March, g
# 120 Hongkong: 19th January, 1971. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINENS DINȚURANCE COMPANY,
Htalling Box and plain plaged Flange Cocks,"
Globe Vislyes. Steam Gauge, Air and Pet rex Cadersigned having been appointed
Cocka. Tallow and. Water Syringes.
Agents in Hongkong for the aboré flom- Ships Common & Double Valvo Water Closet,pany, are prepared to grant Mariné riako at
Burrent rateu.
Water Closetrand Washband Balme, in Earthenware and Enamelled Irou, assorted tf 471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1803, sizes and patterns,
FOR HOUSE BUILDING PURPOSES.
Zine Ramwater Downspousing and Bars
Guttering, all sizes and patterns, always
Tron Pipes and Ertlinga, all sizes for gas ser-
vices and water supplies.
Lift and Foros Pampe, for water supplies from
Well
Trendle arrangement.
Water Closets, Urinals and Wathband Busion, fixed on the most improved principles. Jennings Urinals, with their patent self acting Hone Bella. Fixed on this dircot seting princi-
ple, with Furniture, couplete. ESTIMATES GIVEN AND WORK EXE. OUTED WITH CARE & EXPEDITION. No. 1. Queen's Road East and Nallais Taner Opposite H.M. Naval Dock Yard tl 1887 Hongkong, 16th September, 1870,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
NOW OPEN,
RIENTAL
- Hedelary.
if (09--Fonukang, 7th April, 1870.
-Auationner.
HONGKONG STEAM BAKERY,
Off-Opposite the Oriental Bank ESSES. U. NOWROJEE Co., establish,(unless previously disposed of by private oon.
cd in the your 1658, hoy to inform their Customers and the public generally, that they have just set up Steam Bakery in their pro misas, which has enabled them to reduce their rates, without interfering with the well known HOTEL.anperior qualities of their Articles.
·J.-B. HOLLAND, Sole Proprietar
BOWLING ALLEY·8,! BILLIARD ROOM, RIFLE GALLERY,
-MUSIC ROOM,
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, 21911
NAW BEDROOMS
AND LIBRARY Deo. 2.
· palik Underaigned will not los responsibla fur
crew of the B. B. Dra.
O. E SMITH,
They are now enabled in 'offer their Bread and Bleuita of the best quality at following reduced rates:mo
Aquaro, Tüler, Cottage, and
French foures... 30.07 per 15" Soda and Cruekef Biscuite,
Blbs. Line
**0.78: each.
Butter und Swest. Bisonits... 0,30 per lb. Cabin Bisunita 0,07%
NOTIOT TO SHIPMASTERS.
h
acted by the officers or CAPTAINS are invited to supout the new machine-anda Soda, Cracker, Cabin and Ship DISCUITS, atthe lowest rates.
D. NOWROJEE, & Où, *£ 1431 - Hongkong, 2nd Auguel, 1870.
Master.
144 157, Hongkong, 24th January, 1871,
(treet). The Company's Tron Borew Steamer:
NORNA Register Tunnage of Ship
Engine Rogu,
Their two smaller GRANITE DOOKS can receive nt spring lides, Tessola drawing feat Spurs, Timber, and ofber Dook-yard material 418-rept in stock.
956
Total Tonnage...989
Denght of water when loaded, 15 fort: Description of Engines-Direct, with Gear- "Horse Power, 230 nominal
The Boilera waru rućently fitod with a com- plete set of now Tubes and Tobo Plates
A complete Xuventory can be seen, pad 'parti- on obtained, an application to the Aus tioneer.
TERMS OF SALE-elf cash on fall of the hummer, the balco on complution of transfer. Transfer expenses the burit by the purchase
OBAH. H. MORGAN,
P&O.8 N..Co. Ay Hongkong, 7ib Jannury, 1871.
auctioneer,
Quarters for Officers, and a DRY GODOWN or STORES, of Vessels under repair..
tr 2317 Amor, December. 1868.
H
OSMOPOLITAN FAMILY KOTEL,
Corner of Elgin and Shelley Strecis, HONGKONG. LATE CLUB LUSITANO.)
RESTAURANT PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
BILLIARD ROOMS.
Every variety of Oholos WINES and SPIRITS will be kept constaństly on band, and supplied at cory note
EDMUND E. HOLMES,
N.B. Cams mine from any part of the City to the Conviopolitan Hotel, TEN UENTS. it 31 Hongkong, 9th January, 1871,
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
www.
ONSIGNEES of Cargn by the above named vosel are requested to send in their Bill Lading to the undersigned for countersig- nature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods.
of
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel REDUCTION IN THE RATES OP. PREMIUM ON will to landed at Consignees risk and expense.
CHINESE RISMS.
THE
Fast Point,
WAHEE, SыITH & Co. Nand after the 15th instant, the Minimum Hongkong, 28th January, 1871. [141 174 Rate for Insurance against Fire, on First S. S. UN, FROM LONDON, BANGKOK; Olhas Chinese Premises in this Cology, will be
per cent. per annum, instead of three perONSIGOKEES are requested to send their cont, as heretofore.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Oo.. Secretaires, Victoria Fire Insrence Co.
of Hongkong, Limited,
tf 2006 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870.
ARTED for the Wardroom Dicas of
AND SAIGON. · ·
Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersignatura, nad to take immediate deli- very of their Goode,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at risk of the Consigneen,
RICHARD DEACON.
14d 158 Hongkong. 24th January, 1871.
0); for Terms, da, apply on board boonONSIGNEES of Cargo by the North Ger
12 and Io'olock:
if
23 Hongkong, 5th January, 1872
man Bargue Willy Rickmers, now detained
at Bugapore, are requested to communicate
OLYPHANT & O»., - Agents for N. G. Bk. "Willy Rickmere," tf 125 Hongkong. 20th January, 187
MEDICAL MAN, married, long resident with the undersigned. Aut one of the Coast Porta, who is about to lears China for a time, in willing to take vondigul charge, of a Steamer going via Suez. Canal to England, about April eit. Fur term and other partibular apply to Mesars. A S. WATSON & Co., Hongkong Dispensary
Hongkong, 20th January, 1871. [in tin- 160
FOR HALE Just landed, oz "Egmeralda.”
At
BST WESTPHABIAN HAMS
~L FRICKEL & Co. 12 bộ Tongkongs IIll annry, I87
FOTICE is boreby given to Consignees of Cargo, and others interested in the ship Dunmail, that malving operations bave boen poncluded, and no further Goods will be de livored from suid vasol.
GILMAN & O Agents for P, THOMPSON, late Master
British ship unmail 2260 Hongkong, 28th December; 1970,
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