The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4185
Arrivals.
Feb. 1, Nosa, Brit. str., 967, Fautiman,
日三十月二十唐
年午庚治同
Intimations.
Banks.
Foochow 28th January, Amoy 30th, and HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
Bentor 31st, Tea and Treasure.-F. & 0.3. K. Co.
CORPORATION, MINU SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL:5,000,000of Dollars.
Feb. 1, Lir-E-MOON, Brit, bk, 425, Rasmus-
men, Bangkok 16th October, and Suga pora let Decombor, Rice SE. BIER. Bello ROWE & SUN.
Feb. 1.Wiren, Brit. bic, 239, Young, New
custle, N.S.W. 11th Docember, 415 tona
wals-ORDER.
Feb. 1, CLOTILDE, Suo. Sal. ship, 1,812, G Garcia, Payla. Peru 1st December, Balitat:-CARLOWITA & CO.
Fob. 1, BLACK WATCH, Brit. bk., 491; Kor
rush, Bangkok Md Decoraber, 18,000 picals RiceBIELT & CO. Feb. 1. CLEMENTIA, Brit, b, 327, Harding, Bangkok 17th December, 9,350 picul Rice J. 8..Hoox, SON & Co. Feb. 1, NOUVHAT NOMADE, French b, 808, Marcbandeau, Saigon 8th Jan., 10,050 pieals Rio.F. DEGÍNAR. Feb. 1. VIGLA DA RIVADABIA, Byan, brig. 261, Castilde, Manila 20th January Genoral BRANDAO & Co.
Court of Directors; Chairman HON. R. ROWETT. Deputy Chairman-T, PTES, · Esq.-
HB.. Lomani, Esq.. George E. Heard, Bag. Jušas Menko, Kra Weorge J. Helland, Eng ||N, JA SEADED, BRU
Joost, Eng
Managerdi e Hongkong-James Greig, Esq. Acting Chiaf Manzger. Shanghai-David McLean, Esq.; London Bankers--London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
On Current Deposit Accunts at the rate of 3 per cent per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits:
For 9 months' 2 per cent. per annum,
5.
6 12
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED
#4
Oredite granted on approved Securities, and every desorption of Banking and Frolonge wasiness transa
Drafe granted on London, and the chief America, China and Japan.
Folx 3, fooL, French str., 1,687, Chun-commercial places in Europe, India, Australia,
panois, Marseilles 26th December, Port Said 31st, Suez Ist January, Singapore 25th, and Saigon 29th, GeneralMzs BAGERIES MARITIMES.
Bepartures.
Feb. 1, DONAI, atr., for Saigon, &c. Feb 1, HELLEN Monais; for Whampoa Feb. 1, STA SHELL, for Iloilo.
Feb. 1, Sra J. JEJSEBOY, str., for W'poa.
Feb. 1, Hono & OTTO, for Whampoa.
Clearances.
IST FAURUARY.
Uni, for Singapore.
Hydrt, for Swatow,
Hansa, for Manila.
Senator Then, for Manila, Trisko, for Tloilo.
Passengers.
For Hongkong
JAMES GREIG, Adding Chief Manazor. Offices of the Corporation,
No.'1. Queen's Road Bust. 10627 Hongkong. 2nd January, 1871. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY, 1871.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED, V
ORDINANCE, No. 1, OF 1865.
ties,
Auctions,
PUBLIO AUCTION.
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS THE Undersigned will sell by Public
THIS DAY. the 2nd February, 1971, at noon,, At his Gales Rooma, Quicon's Boad-
CANDLES.
Chrostora zip
The Honble. H. B. Gres, of Messrs. Gibb,
Livingston & Co., (Ubairiano)..
H. A. HITCHCOOX, Esq., of cars Olyphant &
Co
A. MACG. HEATON, Esq of Messrs. Dongiar
Lupraik & Oo,
EDwD. AUTHUR, Ee of The Chartered Mér-
onstile Bank of Latin, London and China. WH. CONDIT, Esq. of Messrs. Saith, Areter
The Alps. F. RYKIE, of care. Turner & Co. J. MURRAY FORuxs, Esq., of Messrs. Russell
& Co.
HEAD
OFFICE AT HONGKONG.
Secreturn? N. J. EDE, Ey
Baniers
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA..
Agents,
Stato, Mens BEADLEY & Co. Amoyi
ELLES & CO
Foochow Niogno
Shanghai,
OLYPHART & Co.
DAVIDSON & Co.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
H. FRANCIS & Co.
Gans, LIVINGSTON & Co.
FERGUSON & Co.
ALT & ̧Ó,
Kjakiang Hunkow, Ubefou, Nagasaki, Tokohama.
SMITH, ARCHER & CO. Kube,
BROWSE & to Saigon,
BAUSCHILD & SSE, Singapore:
GALFILLAN, WOOD & Oo, Penang, AA. ANTHONY & C Tientsin, JOHN HANA, q
i'
THE Company having been established, with
CANVAS."
Fanelling CANTÁS,
50 Cwt. Zie PAINT.
50 Cat. White LEAD.
35 Cal. Oreon PAINT
Colored FLANNELS. COTTON,
Half Boxes American TUBACOO
And under instructions
Auction.
國
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AusTHE Undersigned has received instruotinas
Sandry Office FURNITURE belonging to the Estate of the lato F. I. HAZELANI), Esq comprising DESK Writing TABLE, CHAIRS, Book SHELVES, Jo
Sundry EFFECTS belonging to the Estates of the late JóstŃ ZEWIN, VOO, THOMAS HIC KEY, Captain T. O. SULLIVAN, GRO, B. Forts, and M. M. MARTIN,
REMAI
Comprising Double-barrel Fowbing PIECE, with an extra barrel, (rified), SEXTANT, Iron SAFE, CLOTHING, &c. & mor
And Sundry other GOUDS. TERMS OF SALE Cnah before delivery in Mexican dollars, we ARMSTRONG,
at 7.1.7.
Auctioneer.
201 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871:
PUBLIO AUCTION,
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
from Meauty. Gine, LrviNGSTON &.00.. to offer by Public Auction, at their ollca, Aberdeen Stroft, on a p
FRIDAY, MA
the 10th February, ab 3 o'ylock P.M
(if not previously disposed of by private Con tract),
The Steamabip
CHR, LIGHTNING,”.
tion
•月二英
Intimations, NOTIFICATION.
港香
COPY of the Jury List for 1871 is posted at the Supreme Court Hogas for inapoc- Notice of any inaccurates, omissions, objections, do, must be given in writing to the Registrar on or before THURSDAY, tuo Six Who teenth day of February idetant, in accordance with the provisions of Section, of Ordinusco No.11 of 1884.
aho now lies at nachur at Whampoa, with Cours-House, Salle, standing and ranning Rigging Anchors, Chains, Botes Pompe Warp, 20., all.com. plete and in good orders
W. H. ALEXANDER
Registrar.
Hongkong, Int. February, 1871 170 210 VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.. " NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Register: Tonnage, 679 Tons. Carrying Onpucity, 400 Tons, gezural enggon ana Coal Bunkers, 200 Tons Media Two Enginer Droot Acting of 180H.-P.; and, Two Boilers, built by Macuab & Ca Consumption of Coals 18 to 20 Tons for 24 Hours, at a speed of 10 Knots Length over all, 205 faót. Breadth, 259...
19.3. Depth,
For further particular, do, apply to Mesra GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO.
THEMS OF SALE-Half cash on full of the Hammer, the balance on completion of Trans fer. Transfer Expenses to be borne by the Parohater MA PA CHARLES H. MORGAN,
90 Hongkong, 14th January, 1671.0-
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION."
O
and after this date, Small-Fox Patienti
will be received it the Civil Hospital ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell byenly, for immediate removal..to Stone Cutters,
Poblig Aaction, in their Sales Boom: Island. Queen's Read,
MORE TOMORROW,
the 3rd February, 1871, at noon,- -5 Casa BED WINE Hhis BEER, 17 Balf-Hads. BEER 16 Kilderking PORTER, Bundry OLBIAN'S STORES, 8 Casks FUT TER in bottles, GLASSWARE, PICTURES, CHUTNEY, PAINTS and OILS, &o, &o,
NOKIUE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTION is bereby given, that the Ordinary. Half-yearly MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be bela at the CITY KALL. Hongkong, on WEDNES DAY, the 15th day of February prazing of three o'clock F.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Diretore, together at the several places mentioned above, accepta with a statement of Accounts to 31st December, riske and issues Policies of Insuranon at the
Pates of Presiko current at the respectivam slog NE
The following remaining from the state of Forte.--
N. J. EDE, Mr. D. InsEWORTH,--
Secretary, 1. meh Hound and and mob Octa. My Ronal Stool BARS, Double Shear and Spring
tf 612
1870.
By order of the Bourd of Directors,
JAMES GEDIG. :-
deting Chief Manager. 17d 179 Hongkong, 8th January, 1871 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the REGIS
TER of SHARES of the CORPORA
Per Hoogly, air, from Marseilles, &c..- From Marseillca-Messrs. Jusa Ferriandez, Mendoza Ferrandes, Santisteban, MartinezTION will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the Tuinilla, Campo, San Juan de St Cr Car 15th day of February next (both days included), rera, de Torrentiqni, Calavra, Mason, Remu- during which period no transfer of Sharce can sak, Thomas, Saule, Porteile. Lonin Charles, be registored. Michae, Datrieur, Chapdelaine, Hartley and Nmd S. Merlo
From Singapore.-Mesars, Yong Sex and for- Tant, Thoner, L'Abbs Datriat, 3 Chinese,
From Saicón Mesars. Dumont, Spirdal, Amade and 103 Chinese."
Per Black Watch, from Bangkok,
2 Chinese.
Per Clotilde, from Payla, Peru,——
4 Obinrae.
Reports.
The Spanish brig Villa da Bindabio reports met the British, stormer Fire Dart on the Coast of Laizan, clore to the entrance of the Tort of.. Maniin. On the 28th, 20th, nad 37th expe Tlanced a heavy blow from N, accompanied with an extremely high orosz pos
The Britishi kark Witch reports samo West of New Caledonis eighted Stewart's Island on the 8th December crossed the Equator on Jacuary in long: 157. E experienced long apolls of Ught winds and onlms antil Int. 4 N then fresh N.E.traden: across; sighted Bashee “Islanda on Janney 9th, thence freeh winds
between E. and N.B. ¡51 days qut
The British barque Ty-co-moon reports left Singapore Dec. Ist, and enne ap by the Eastern pasungo, passing West of the Pelew Group, and finding the N.. trade in. Int. & N.; sighted Botel Tobago on the 27th on the 28th and 20th ultimo, experienced heavy gule from. N.W with exceeding high sea, and current setting about S.W., 10 miles per day: mads Piedra Branca at 8 pm on thn Blut-
The San Sal. whip Clotilde reports orased the Equator in long, 123 W. on the 17th December, sad on 23rd January, sighted the burian or Ladrone falande, and on the following day bad. strong gale from N. to E.N.E. sighted the Busbee on January, 30th, and on the previous day, had a strong gale from N.E., with very. heavy eca; carried good weather, smooth water, and a fresh breeze, aero-the China sea. Re chived pilot on the 31st ultimo, st. p. off Piedra Branon 60 days out.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Manager. 13d 177 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871. "COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS, HONGKONG AGENCY.
48, Qacon's Road," Rongkong; 26th August, 1870."
THE
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED, CAPITAL $1,500,000, IN 2,060 SHARES. OF SMO EACH. ---PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Board of Directors,
S. D. SA3300, Bag, eary, David Easson,
Sona & Co.)**
J. F. BUXET, Esq., (Mrs. Eduljee Framjee,
Sons & On.)
BERMANY MELCHgus, E., (Mesas Melchera
Ca)
B. J. POIRIER taken charge of the GustAT OVERBECK, Esq., (Consul General. for My, an acting the
Austria) N ager, vice myself, returning home.
AUGVSTIVE HEARD, Kai,, (biceers." Augustine
Beard & Co.):
G. PIETSOIL,
Acting Manage 1m 06 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871.. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAÇAO STEAMEDAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
or 36 per share, declared at the Ordinary WB Dividend at the rate of 16% per annum, Half-yearly Meeting of shareholders, held yes terday, will be payable at the Hongkong And Bloughai Banking Corporation on and after Thursday next, the 19th instant. Shareholder ara requested to apply at the office of the Com pany for Warrante.
By order of the Board of Directora
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Jov
General Ayam tf 111 Hongkong. 17th January, 1871 YANUTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
TOE, SHANGHAI,
DIVIDEND of 15), (Piftom per cont.) has
Bankumo- THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Auditora,
F. W. MITCHELL, Esq. MATTHEW W.BOTD, Esq, (Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and
Olinn).
Head Office,” HONGKONG::
Secretarias, MESSES. AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. THE Company having been Registered under Tthe Companies eon and ita Sharma nilotted, will be prepared to nocept Riske against Fire, on buildings and merchandise Stored therein, at the current rates, or and after
March 1st, 1870..
Twenty per centum of the profita of the Oom pany will be distributed annually sa & Boang
Alex declared on the rears contris among Contributing Sharabolders, propor- buted to the above Association for the year tionately to the amount of premia paid by
thom. ending 80th September, 1879.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
Secretarias 399 Hongkong. 28th Flenary, 1870. INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, @LIMITED:
POLICY HOLDERS will please send in particulars of their contributions to that date, to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents
in 123 Hongkong, 18th January, 1871. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. REDUCTION IN RATES ON CHINESE RISKS
The British bark Black Watch reports.came by the Eastern Route; passed through the Chinese Straits of Salaya on December 18th; singe
of
and after the 15th instant, the minimum Fraises in this Colony will be reduced when not if finding the N.B. trade in lat. 8 N., to Two per cent. per annum.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited
nothing but a series of light winds, alms and nirs; i lut. 15 N. Had a strong gale, with tremendons sen tivin N.N.E. to NE, in which
lost close reefed fore topsuil sighted the Ba-
f 1993 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870.
STEEL, 1 Air PUMP, Pattern Maker's CLASPS Grate BARS, Wrought NAILS, FURNITURE, Drawing BENCHES, a Mondy
PUMP, T-BENDS, CROSSES and ELBOWS SAFE, 000KS, GLOBES, VALUES WHEELS. Lever Smoke Pipe PUNCH, 1, 1 1, and 'tinoh Iron RIVETS, do, do, de 202 Hongkong. lat February, 1870.
PUBLIO
THE Undervignod, have received instructions- to sell by Pablis Auction, at the residence:
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary's Ulica,
Hongkong, 26th Tunnary, 1871. [t. 170
A NOTICEN
Undersigned, owner of the British Sohooner Gaviola, will not be responsible for any lebte contracted by her comunader. Capt. Jous Grozar SAINDERLICH, OD BOđ after her arrival in Hongkong.
HYAGNIAC,271, By his Attorney MASAJ. WHITTALL if 121 East Point, 1814 January., 1871.
· FOR SALERNING A and 20 Tong HR new and foat Sailing Cotter
acht
Apply at the PRAYA-HOTEL tf 130 Hongkong, 20th Jagtary, 1571
GLOVES GLOVES GLOVES!!! BAZAAR PHILLIPINE, 94, Queen's Boad.
A
First Ordinary MEETING of Share- Tholders reja par al be held at the Company's Office Quoou's Road Victoria, Hongkong, at 3 p.m. on MONDAY, the 27th February proximo, for the purpose of receiving Statement of Accounts, Report of the Dires torn, and for the election of Auditón.
The Transfer Books of the Company will' be CLOSED from the lach to the 27th February,
BRINA book days inclusive.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & By order of the Board of Directors,
ed 197 Hongkong, 30th January, 1871;
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[PRICE $24 PER MONTH.
Intimations.
GRAND' IMPERIAL CIRCUS CONSTANTINOPLE.
مصنما
UNDES THE DIRECTION OF
L. BOULLIER, has the homor to inform the Publio of Hong.
hong that he will give a performanse TONIGHT.
THE SED FEBRUARY, 1871, Commencing ad d.pin.
THE THIRD PERFORMANCE. Dontinue to perform in this Oity; with; THE Director bega to Kanounce that he will frequent variations of Programme, for tires ik only, during which time he will apare usi ther trouble nor exponed to make his brief so- Journ worthy of the patronage of the apprecia tive publie who honor him with their presence.
By kind permission of Capt. SEXTON and
the Others of the Royal Artillery, their fine Band will be in attendance.
Engliab, French, Spaniah and Italian Clowns: will appear constantly during the entertain-
ENTIRE ORANGE OF PROGRAMME. Thebole Company will appear and do their.
tmost SocraterWOUNDERFUL FEATS ON HORSEBACK.
GYMNASTICS,
J
THE CHINA FIXE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED RANG
HE Prat Ordinary MEETING of Share
bolders in the Company will be held at
Performance will be given every evening at SPM; and on each Saturday, there will bo un Afternoon Entertainment 9 F., After Ladies and Children, who am unable
PRICES OF ADMISSION. Boxes to hold Fore Persons and One
Child Single Sente in Boxes-
the Company's Office, 48, Queen's Road. Vic-to be sent at the evening representations. toria, Hongkong, at-3 o'clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, the 22nd February nett, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts with the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Directors and Auditors,
The Transfer BOOKS of the Ompany will be CLOSED from the 9th to the ad February both days indasive,
By ardor,
N..J. EDR,
Secretary.
241 180 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.
$10,00 2.00 Obildren under 7 years of age in boxes 3.00 First Circle
1,00 0,50
0.25.
Children in First Circle.gson. Amphitheatre, sitting or standing... 0.50 Amphitheatre for cash obild.sessing Tickets may ba oblained at the "ORIENTAL HomL from 12 noon to 4, and at the Box Office of the Cirous on the night of P formance Tokets will be valid only for the performance of the day which they are bought. Doors open at 8.80 r...and, performanos to commence at 9PM
SA
MY. SOULLIER has the honor to announce AN Extraordinary MEETING of Share that he is prepared to give lessons in Horse Abalders in the Company will be held at manship to persons of either sex, and that the Company's Office, 48, Queen's Boad, Vic.be will, during his stay of three weeks in Hong torin, Hongkong, at half.past three for four ong, reader the most indomitable horses per- o'clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, footly tractable. He undertakes to teach ama- the 22nd February Next, for the purpose of tears after his new method, and also to train authorising certain proposed alterations in the their horses. Terms
For 12 riding lessons......
-do
för Ladies... Articles of Association of the Company in re COLLARS and NECK TIES, Racespect of the Signatures of Firms to Instruments
Teaching how to train a Horse.... SCARVES and SOCKS, Ladies' and Goatle of Transfer of Shares.
12 Lessons on Horse traing by Mr. mos' BOOTS
SOULLJE
of the late B. M. DYFrazo, Esq., Praia Grande,RENCH and English PERFUMERIE
No: 53,
TO-MORROW,
the 3rd of February, 1871, at noon, The whole of bia. HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE comprising Drawing-room, Dining ́nad Bedroom BUITES, Marble top TABLES, Pier GLASSES Mařbíá»TIME-PIECES. CAR PETS, GLASSWARE, PLATED WARE ENGRAVINGS, BOOKS, Dinner, Desiert and Breakfast SETS, &., &o, &
A PIANO; TRAP, and thres HORSES. TEEME OF RAz-Caul before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.2.
MANAM POMARQUES & Co.,
TRONG PANGA - Arieliemoor. 200 Masão, 30th January, 1871.
Great Ohoice of Manila and Londres
GARS
French TOBAÇOOS,
Japanese and European WARE.
A, E. MARTE. In 204 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871–
FOR SALE, TUNEST Cavite and Manila CIGAES, in.
boron of 500 and 10,000
JO. KRUSE; Until further notice at the Premises, of. Mearn. Cas. Hocx & Co., Queen's Road, No. 44 and Stanley Street, Not 11.
The attention of Shareholders is called to the provisions of Clausa 80 of the Articles of Association, with reference to Votes by proxy:
By order,
N. J.EDE,
24-181 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871. NOTICK
Secretary,
-THE CHINA FIRE-INSURANCE - COMPANY, IMITED.
Mr. J. B. HOLLAND respectfully invites the patronage of the Public at bis "Oriental Bouf- fet," where the choicest Wines and Spirits can be obtained:
214 Hongkong, and February, 1871 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FUOCHOW,
EE Steamship
Mandat Scoretaryship of the above-named Com- TOMORROW, the 3rd inst, at 8 AM.
tf 205 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871.
FOR SALE.
THE undersigned had on sale the following TARPUR CHE
PUBLIC AUUTION. X- ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENG
LISH-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNI Bengal Table RICA, GRAM, Mlipstam TURE GLASSWARE. PLATED. SNUFF, and varions other ARTICLES WARE,&c.; BILLIARD TABLE, PIANO, 0, k pred
E Undersigned has received instructions from A. H. PRICE, Esq., to sell by. Publia Action, at his residence, Robinson Hload, on
MAN THURSDAY,
the 9th day of February, 1871, at noon,
procisely
50
J. A: SOLOMON, :::.
No. 17; Conhrens Street. 207 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871. FOR SALE, CASKS of Doroush's CHAMPAGNE
ALE.
KRUMMENACHER & Co. 192 Hongkong, 31st January, 1871.
**** FOR SALE, Just lundal, ez. Esmeralda.", WESTPHALIAN HAMS.
DEST BEST
At
L. FRICKEL & Co. 1m 60 Hongkong. 11th January, 1871
FRENCH LESSONS. FRENCH gentleman; not having business to engage him until after 10 2 would happy to give lessons in the French language.
The whole of his elegant and substantial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE which with few exceptions is of the best Engliah-make,. comprising Drawing Room, Dining Room and Bed Room SUITES, Italian Walnut Log TABLES, DO. COUCHES and CHAIRS in green rep, Mahogany Dining and Library CHAIRS and COTOH in Morocco Leather be Mabogany Dressing TABLES with large Swing Ginoses, Do. Marble-top WASH For terms, address A: B., Daily Press Office,
tf 198 Hongkong, 31st January, 1871, STANDS and SERVICES, Mahogany Double winged WARDROBES with glass plate doors, Pier GLASSES, CARPETS, ENGRAVINGS, Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast.EETS; GLASS- WARE, PLATED WARE; &c. &c.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS CHAREFOLDERS are bereby notified that in accordance with the 86th Clanan of the Articles of Association of the Company, the second call of Twelve dollars and fifty cents per abare is payable on the 31st Deacarber Burrent, at Hougrong and Co. Walau Dago PIAN Banking Corporation.
Interest at the rate of Twelve por vent. per annum will be olurged on all calls paid offer that day.
The Transfer Booke of the Company will be cloned from the Fifteenth day of December to the First day of January, 1971, both daya
By order,
sheen on the 20th, running before is strong70 BE SOLD by private contract, the be-incinsire. pale under short canvas; thence moderate autu siness premises now in the of -arrival, 60'days out. On the. 24th January the Soprens Court, Queen's Read died George Wells, steward, of Middlesex, not disposed of by the 1st February next, the building will be to let either as it stands or England, aged 30 years.
arranged as two sele of offices and dwelling moms with godown accommodation on the Prays, or as Chambers or offices, flats or sets,
Apply to Mesars, BAWLING, MEDZI &Co., rearranging the Promises may be seen.
Auction Sale To-day:
J. M. ARMSTRONG. Sandry Articles,
(over Hongkong Dispensary) where Plans for
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co Zm 2193 Hongkong, 5th December, 1870. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, for the above Com- pay, are prepared to grant Marine risko at current gates.
AUGUSTIND HEARD & Co.: Hongkong, 6th March, 1868.
NOW OPEN.
ANOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary tf 2135 Hongkong, 7th December, 1870. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA ĐỤCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
U
TNTIL further notice, the Company are Prupored to tom Vessels to and from Whampoa, and rometal them in their Stone Docks (with Onisoon gatus), it
(40) FORTY ONNTS PER SHEET. By Order,
GN, INTO..
Secretary 665 Hongkong. 7th April, 1879.
HONGKONG STEAM BAKERY, Ufles Opposite the Oriental Bank ESSES. D. NOWRDJEE & Co., establisk
ARMY CONTRACTS, 1871-72.. EALED TENDERS in duplicate, marked ontside Tenders for Army Contracts," will be received by the undersigned natil noun on MONDAY, the 6th February, 1871, fir snel quantities of Cownismrint Supplies, Hospital Supplies, anch na Provisions, Wines, Porter, da and fuel and light, or for the performance of Ber- mak and Hospital Services, such as Wraking and Repairing Bedding Repairing Utensils, de LENTAL BOT BI bave just set up a Steam Bakery in their pre-
away from time-to find be required for the veo of Her Majesty's Troops in the Island of Hongkong. or its qut posts, during the year commencing 1st April, (871)
471
·J. B. HOLLAND. Bele Proprietor."
BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARD ROOM,
RIFLE GALLERY
MUSIC ROOM. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS,
NEW BEDROOM S
AND LIBRARY, D66, 2
Forms of Tender, fno other than those issued by the Control Department will be received), Conditions of Contrent, and any farther in formation that many be required, can be obtain od on application at this Office
0. K. CLEEVE, L
·devintant-Controller.
- FOR SALE OR TO BE LET, MA Controller's Office,
COMMODIOUS DOUBLE HOUSD in Hongkong: Blat January 1873. - 5d. 194
A Queen's Hoad East, containing B. poin- ERRY & PLACE, imporbers and dealersfortable noms, and Office, do,; with a do-
21011
B MAGHINERY und Sorgues, 112 & 11. tatbed GODOWN adjoining of about 700 Tons
H. W. DAYIB. AN
Spring Gardons,
M35.D.
Customers and the jinblic generally, that they
A Walnut Cottage PIANO, by Middleton &
A fall sized BILLIARD TABLE, by Bber wood, if Culoutta, with Belle, Ones, to com plote
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole will bo on view on and after Monday, the 8th February.
TERMS OF SALE,Cush before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.All Lote with all faults and errors of deaription, at probasers' rink on the fall of the hammer. J. M. ARMSTRONG,
My Auctioneer. 56 Bongkong. 10th January, 1871.
"PUBLIC AUCTION,"
NOTICE
ESTATE OF J. B. ENDICOTT, És,
Deonasd..
LL persons being indebted to, or having A Claims against the above Esta, are re quested to communicate with
GLORGE Y. HEARD
Excentor, 2186 Hongkong, 16th December, 1870.
* NOTICE.
ནམ་རྩྭ ESTATE OF THE LATE CAPTAIN JOHN TOWNSEND.
LL Persons baving Claims against the A Estate of the late JGEN TowBEND, de- cessed, are requested to, send in the amonut and particolare thereof to the nndoraigned on or before the 25th day of April next, otherWiÐS. Bach Claim cannot be admitted; All persons indebted to the aid only their to
pany will shortly became Tacant, and ap plications for the appointment will be received at the Company's Head Oftes until the first day of March next..
By order,
.....
·N. J. EDE.
Secretary. 89a 138 Hongkong, 20th January, 1871. HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTION is hereby given, that the Transfer Books of this Company will be closed from the let to the 14th proximo, buth days in
TESSO," Captain Ashton, will lease for the above. Ports
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 260 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1871.
FOR NINGPO AND SHANGHAI- Un British Steamship
CHU-RIANG,” B. C. Wärden, Master, will be despatched TO- MORROW, the Sed instant, at 5 F.M., as above.
For Freight or Pasengo, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. 21 912 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1871.
FOR SIDNEY. British Shop
clusive, during which period 20 Transfor of T
A. NEWTON,
Shares can be registered.
Manuger.
NEVILLE,” Hemsworth, Master, buying the greater portion of her Cargo, engaged, will meet with early 154 191 Hongkong, S1st January, 1871. - despatch as above.
For Freight or Passago, apply to CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE
RUSSELL & Co. COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
-
tt 219 Hongkong..2nd February, 1871.
NOTICE.
LINGWORTH are requested to send parti SHAREHOLDERS in the store Company ALL Creditors of the Retale of Mr. D. IL are requestal to furnish the undersigned calare of their Claims to the undersigned, and with a list of Premia contributed by them all parties indebted to the said Estate are during the year ended 31st October 1st. for hereby required to pay the several amonate the distribution of the 25 per cent. Praft dus by then, on or before WEDNESDAY, the
Std'instant. reserved for the contributors to the Company..
D. B. CRAWFORD, AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agente, Em 89 Hongkong. 13th January, 1871-
NOTICE,-":
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
and after the 15th instant, the Company
Brunter.
tf 217 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1871
PHOTOGRAPHY,
FUNG, Photographic Artist, bega to in- form his patrons and the public general
ly, that he has just returned from Swatow, and
18 now prepared to take Photographs at a
class Chinese Houses at the rate of Two pax Photographie Gallery, 54, Queca's Road (op-
boretofore.
per annum, instead of Three per cent, as Posite the Oriental Bank), a collection of Stro-
tf 193 Hongkong. 31st January, 1871.' N. J. EDE
Herralary.
8m 1998. Hongkong, 14th November, 1870. NOTICE.
orpsed, are requested to pay their Delte to the VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Undersigned has recorved instructions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late Joux TOWNSEND, Esq. to sell by undersigned. Pablo Auction, one
THURSDAY,
the 9th February, 1871, at 3 P.M Those two substantially built HOUSES, Nos, 10 and 12, Shelley Street, built on Boobiou B of Inlend Lot 124 af present let at a rental of $40 per monthy chel, Gas and Water laid of
The House No. 12 has also a wolf-of good water. Each House has four Boams, Bath
Rob and out one
good condition, Laving recontly had new foots
Urown Beat $1824, per andum... mics, which bas enabled them to reduce their Tense or SALE Half Onsh on fall of the
in the lower room ko
rates, without interfering with the well known haner; the bilancs on completion of Trans. auperior qualities of their Articles,Lad
They are now enabled to aller their Bread for Tratter Expeance to be borne by the
CHAR. H. MORGAN, and Biscuits of the best quality at following Purchase!WEDEN
Auctioneer'""" 148 Hongkong: 23rd January, 1871.- ***** PUBLIO AUOTION, D
reduced rates
Square, Twist, Cottage, and
Trench loaves.
$0.07 per lb. Soda and Urucker Biscuits,
Blba, tins, 0,75, exob.
Cabin Bisonita
0.07.
Butter and Sweet Biscuit150 THE Usirmigned has received instructions from the Buparisiendent of the F. &.0. S. H. Co., to offer for Bale by Fablid Auction, nt a P.. on the 1st Marel, (unless previonaly disposed of by private com tract), The Company's Tron Screw-Steamer Register Tonange of Ship...
NOENA
NOTICE TO SHIPMASTERS. CAPTAINS are invited to inspect the new California St., San Francisco Bole Agents for capacity Hent of the whole $100 per mensem, steam machine-made Sode, Oracker. Sale of Blake's Patent Steam Prepa, Davis & or the Houses and Godowns can be let se Cabin and Ship BISCUITS; at the lowest rates.
D. NOWROJEE & Co. Furber's Woollen Machinery. Swain's Tarbine parately on moderate turma. Possession on.
if 1431 Hongkong, 2nd August, 1870. Water Wheels, H. B. Smith Wood Working let March-proximo. Apply to: Machinery. Woollon Manufacturore, sud, Plan
"Jupas Mail" and Jupani Feetly Mail.
NE, ORAWFORD & Co, having been appointed agents for the Lyo "above" samed newspapers, are prepared to receive Ad-D vertisements and Subscriptions for the same.
Terms of Subscription, payable in advancei Jupon Afail, Si per annum; Jopa Weekly Mail, 324 per annu
ing Mill Bupplies. Portable Engine Starter-}·:
n's Bidwars kept in Stock, Boiler, Folt, Belt- iug, Dugineers" -Supplies, &dz!”
I'm 139 Hongkong, 21st Jaunary, 1971, ----- Hindersigned will not be responsible for Urders from China and Japan will re debts contracted by the officers or seive prompt altation. Send for Catalogue and arew of the 8, 8. Una Price I
[SM 30 Jas: 7
D. E. SMITH:
Master," 144 157 Hongkong, 24th January, 1871.
TO LET,
GEORGE GLASSE; (FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINGFORD & Co., PICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS), TINGLISH-AND FOREIGN OBEMIST VICTORIA DISPENSARY HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA, SHIPS MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND BEFITTED. tf 2006 Hongkong, 3rd September, 1847,
THREE frst-class two story: GODOWNS, sitants on Inland let No. 73. opposite Fletcher & Co.'s old premises, at. pecans in onpation of the Military,
Possession can be bad early in February.
Apply to
TURNER & Co. tf 183 Hongkong, 30th January, 1871.
122 Hongkong, 19th January, 1871
NUTIDE.
HAVE this day exiputed a Deed of Assira ocment of all my STOCK-IN-TRADE, Plant, Tools, Machinery, Goods, Obatteln and Efects to Davin ROBEET FENTON CRAWFORD, Eoq, us & Trustee for all my Creditors
DAVID ILLINGWORTH. tt 71 Hongkong, 18th Novezatur, 3870.
.413
Engine Room, 20856 Total Tonnago.......909
Dinugbt of water when loaded, I feet. Decoription of Engine-Direct, with Gear Horse Power, 230, nominal. AS DONE "The Boders were recently 6tted with a com plete sat of new Tubes and Tubo Platea
14
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. THOMAS HOWARD,
Administrator. REDUCTION IN THE RATE OF PREMIUM on
CHINESE RISKS, A.
f 154 Hongkong, 24th January, 1871
NOTIDE.
ESTATE OF T. G. DONALDSON, Deceased. ALL person indebted to, or having claim Aagainst the above Estate, are requested to communicato with ****
NEDRICH F. HAWKE
One of the Executors. 1f 9245 Hongkong, 24th December, 1870.3 Boja ga Na UK SALE.
D'VING APPARATUS--BY SIEBE OF
DET LONDON.
MADE expresscly for diving in 20 Fathoms, and mid at the wrecks of the Famille Mitchell and Dunmail. This Bugise will throw Pipes cari be attacked for that purpose 7670 Apply to
Low views J
Notices to Consigntes. WESTERN CHIEF, FROM LONDON.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above vessel sre hereby requested to send their Billa of Lading to the nidersigned for Oomtersigna
Goods. ture, and to take immediato delivery of their
C
Cargo impeding the discharge of, tho.vessel ON and after the 15th instant, the Minimicile landed and stored at Consignees' rink
Bate for Insurance against Fire, on Fire and opens
TURNER & Co. 7d-186 Hongkong, 30th January, 1871, Class Chineno Promises in this Colony, will be 2400 per cent, per annum, instead of three parONSIGNÉES par 0. 9. S. Co.'s steamier cent, borotozore, pr
"AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
Priam, are hereby notified that the cargo Stevetaires, Victoria Te Insurance Co. is being landed at the Godowns of the under aigned where it will lie at their risk, The of Hongkong, Liviited. 2005 Jongkong, 14th November, 1870. cargo will be ready for delivery on and after the 28th lost, Goode remaining in Store after 17ANTED for the Wardroom Mess of the 4th February, will be subject to Bent, WANTED good Steward (us heat-
Bille of Lading will be countersigned, by BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, man); for Torms, &o, apply on board between
Agente, 12 and 1oolook...
Queen's Road. 73 179 Hongkong, 28th January, 1871. BRITISH SHIP NEVILLE, FROM LONDUR
tf 23 Hongkong, 5th January, 1871.
FOODROW ARSENAL
Air for 2 Dirds at gno, fire if required, and supply of stores of all kinds for the At- CONSIGNEES of Cangs by the above med
ED. NORTON,
tf 235 Hongkong, 24th December, 1870.
** TO BE LETTE -With Posession on 1st February.net.
vesse are requested to send in their Bills
ERSONS to tender for general leenal daring a period of 6 months, can obtain at the office of this paper, copies of the lists of of Lading to the undersigned for countersig artioles required such liste being in French, nature, and take immediato delivery of their in English sud in Chioses; each fint bearing Goods. directions which are special to it, and a blank Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed at Consigneca' rink and expense. columa loft for price to be specified, and
WAKEE, SMITH & Co. When it is filed up the let abould be ad.
TURE HOUSE, No. 5. Osine Road, at present dressed to the office of Trochos Arsenal as Barongon
ocoupled by Dr. MURDAY,
HOUSE, No. 8, in Seymour Terrac
Apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SOM & Co. tt B5 Hongkong. 16th January, 1871,
ORIENTAL HOTEL. JOHN B. HOLLAND.. Sole Proprietor; DEGS most respectfully to inform the public that he has just completed extensive nd- ditions to the Wellington Streating of the en are obtained, og application to the Aue above Hotel, for the better cornéndation of www.Hoarders with Bed Rooms, Bath Booms and TERMS OF SALE.-Kaif oash on 'fall of the Dining Room...
Tiffion£ 12. hammer, the balance on completion of transfer.
Dinner, T. Transfer expenses to be borne by the purchaser.
MARCHAS, B. MORGAN,
BILLIARD ROOMS,"
A complete Inventory can be seen, and parti
tioneer..
BOWLING ALLEYS, &
noun as possible. The Person whose Tender will be accepted, will have to come or to send
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Hongkong, 28th January, 1871.; [148 174
UNA, FROM LONDON, BANGKOK,.
AND SAIGON.
his agunt to the Arensi, in order that a con tract way he made in due term. This person,ONSIGNEES are requested to send their
or his agent, will also have to be present when
Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for
the invoices are examined on arrival at Foo Countersignature, and to take immediate doli- chow,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed Prises to bo stated in Merican dollers (Foo- very of their Goods. show garrency), and to refer to goods deliver- and stared at risk of the Consignees.
BICHARŬ DEACON," blant Foochów,
14d 156 Hongkong, 24th January, 1871. TOTKIE” is hereby given to Consignees of
No duties will have to be paid on such goods. baing Government stores.
PHOTOGRÁFURE,
Jb 184 Fooohow, 25th January, 1871
A T ONG,
(54%, Quem's Road, Hongkong, *NVITES inspection of his large Collection of views of Fosobou, Hongkong, and Canton,
PT O. 6. N. Ch
Hongkong, 7th January, 1871.
137
if 1097 Hongkong; 19th September, 1670.
tf. 825 Hongkong" 3rd May, 1870,
Dutiniail, that alving operations have been concluded, and no further Goods will be de liyared from anil vessel,
GILMAN & Co., Agents for P. THUMPSON, late Master
British ship Durmáti. tf.2964 Hongkong, 28th December, 1870,
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