The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4154
Arrivals,
红椒 正唐
Banks.
Feb. 27, Oaza, dirit. b. 827, Les Bang HONGKONG & SHANGHAL BANKING
kok 24h January, 12,500 picnls Rico- JORN BURD & Co.
Feb. 28, L'INCLAIRE, French bk., 394, Fleur- rist, Saigon 2nd February, 10,000 picula Rico.-AFTAIN,
Feb, 27, Pacros, French bk., 891, Ollivand, Saigon 21st Janney, *8,200 picule Rico, and 300 bales Colton.--OndaR.
Departures.
Feb. 2, SIN NANKING, str., for Canton, Feb. 26, CARKARVON UASTLE, for Saigon.
Clearances:
Ar The Haunter Masesu'nda
25TH FEBRUARY.
Encarnacion, for Macaol
Titania, for Saigen.
Created Wave, for Saigon,
Sum, for Tientsin..
Mozambique, lor Hanggoo.
Rose M., for Saigon.
Por
6 Chin
Passengers.
Miller, abri, from Saigon,-
Per L'Inelar from Saigon,—“
1. European.
Reports.
The British ship Pakumm, from Saigon, signalized also a British barques
The British steahip William Miller left Saigon on the 18th Februry, reporta very strong monsoon with heavy sea and thick dirty wonther. Parted company with air. Ade out side Cape St. Jurna
...
The Ned. barque Tonin from Newcastle, N.S.W, reports having experienced until the Equator, which was created on January 1st, in lung, 168, E., nateudy. trade with much calin weather; from the bus to the Buskeer the N.E, trade was again unstaudy, and very far to.
E. mati! Bushee Channel, thence strong moneoon and dark rainy weather and boary
The French bark L'insulaire reporta mode rate mansion and no weather after passing Capo Padaran, ninde the Coast of Lazon on the 23rd, where bad caine.
The French bark. Paciolo loft Cape St. James on the Slač passed Cupe' Pudaran on February 5th, moderate monema turned to windward antil making the Coast of Luzon on the 15th,
then calms until the 22nd, then hat ng N.N.E. gulos nutil the 25th on making tha lwod wugh rain, with obscuro weather and wind from N.N.W.
The British burpa Oruka reporta left Bang kok January 24th, and bad light winds in Sina Gulf, pissed Palo bi February. 14th, sighted Cape Padaran on the 10th, hence to the N Dinger, oderate, monsoon. After which -strong, winda between NNE. nd E.N.Euri (î). arrival, with high cross sen, at during the last few days thick overcast, weather: entered the Ladrones on the 26th by the, Gup Rock Pas sage, 33 days out. Folary. Zad, erobanged signals with the Danish baran Arm Prind sen, from Bangkok to Shanghai; being then in company with the Britishi barque Oller Caps, and brigdanie Scott, Bangkok hither,
Grtion Nates To-dai
DE NORONHA & Co. Ålum.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Do Sundry Articles,
LANE, URAWFORD & "Co. Wagonette, &c.
WANTED TO PURCHASE. PONY to carry a lady: trust be strong,
sound and quiet.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 74 356 Tongkong, 24th February, 1871.
WANTED by an Eugliahunan,, a situazina
CLERK in Mercantile Ville. Address W. K., Daily Press Office."
tf 263 Hongkong, 9th Febrnazy, 1871
HE Todersigned having this day entered
into partnership as Merchants and Cum-
CORPORATION. SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL--5,000,0000fDollars.
Court of Directors:— Chairman-Box, R. ROTETT, Deputy Chairmina-T. Pyk, Eq. . folio, Fa
H. B. Lamann, Eng. Julius Munku,
George F. Heard, Esg.
eorge J. Holland, Esq.
Joni, Eng.
8. D. Season, Ess.
Managers: Hongkong--Tames Greig. Eaq.. Acting Chief Manager. Shanghai-David McLean, Bag London Bänkere London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTERENT ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cont. per annum on the daily balanes,
On Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months' per cent, per annum,
6
4
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUFTED. Creditangmated on approved Searities, and every description of Banking and Exchunge
siness transactod.
Trafts granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG. Acting Chief Manayer. Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1. Queen's Bond Bust
tf 102 Hongkong. Sad-January, 1971..
年未辛治
Intimations.
THE
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY 1871.
VIUTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HUNGKOKO, LIMITED.
CAPITAL $1,500,000, IN 3,000 SHARES "OF SECO. BAUH.
PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000.
Bogra of Director
6. D. SABBOUN, E. (Meassa. David Sassood
Sona & Co)
J. F. BUINY, Esq., (Mears. Edaljee Framjee,
Sons &.Co.) HERMANN AXLOPERS, B., (Mossre. Melchers
&'Coy' GUSTAT ÖVERSKox, Esq.,'(Consul Genoral for
Austria.) AUGUSTINE HEARD, Esq., (Mesra. Augustine
Heard & Co
Bankura
THE RONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
بعد
Anditors.
F. W. MITCHELL, Esq. MATTHEW WA Both, "Esq. (Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and
Chine,)
Head Ofics, HONGKONG.
Secretaries,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING TCpany him in 1865, and its
CORPORATION:
NOTION TO FHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND dealured for the half-year Tending on Blat Desember tant, at the rate of Tight per cent. por sanum, say so por paid
bare of $125, and 83 par Share cn which $75 have been puid, is payable on and after THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are re- quested to apply for Warrants.
By order of the Board of Director,
JAMES GREIG,
·
Ading Chief Manager: et 319 Hongkong, 15th February, 1871. COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS, HONGKUNG AGENCY.
MR.
MESSRS. AUGUSTINA HEARD & Co. THE having boen Registered under Shares ulotted, will be prepared to accept Bisks against Fire on buildings and merchandisa Stored therein, at the current rates; on and after March 1st, 1670.
Twenty per centam of the profits of the Cop pany will be distributed usually as a Bonus among Contributing Starsholdere, propor tionately to the amount of premia paid by
AEGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
Beerstarice
thein.
tl. 399 Hongkong, 26th February, 1870.
THE CHINA PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS ORDINANCE, No. 1, OF 1885.
Directora
E. A. HITCHCOCE, Eag, of Messrs. Olyphant &
;*f6¢}* { !
. J. POIRIER takes charge of the The Hubble, HB. GIBB, of Masers. Gibb, Agency, from this day, as Acting Man- Livingston & Co., (Chairman). nger, vice myself, returning boine.
G. PIETSCH,
Acting Manager. A. MACG. HEATON, Esq., of Messrs. Douglas
Lapruik & Co.. EDWD, ASTHUs, Beg, of The Chartered Mer- utile Bank of India, Loaiton sad. China. W. H. CONDIT, Esq., of Meanre. Smith, Aralior
& Co.
Im 206 Hongkong, 1st February, 1871,
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND. MAGAÓ STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Tor $6 per share, declared at the Ordinary Dividend at the rate of 15'f, per annum,
Half yearly Meeting of shareholders, held yes terday, will be payable at the Hongkong aud Shanghai Banking Corporation on "rad after Thursday next, the 19th instant Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Com- pany for Warrants.
By order of the Brand of Directors, BAR AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents 11 Hongkong, 17th Juanity, 1871" UNION STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
OF SHANGHAI,
Debenture Loan, authorized at Meeting of Share. holdes held at Shanghai on the 6th February, 1871
PPLICATIONS for Debentar under the. Ashore Lone will be received until 15th Maroh next, when allotment of suma will be
ure.
Forms of application, with conditions of De beature, can "Go obtained at the vice of the Uudersigned.
WM. POSTAU & CHA
Agents,
924 343 Hongkong, 22nd February, 171. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DUCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
†NTIL' further notice, the Company are propared to tow Vusstie to and from Whampoa; and remetal them in their Stone Docks (with Unisoon gutes), ab...
(40) FORTY CENTS PER SHEET. By Order,
G. J. MINTO,
#663 Bongaorie. 7th April. 1970,
HONGKONG RACES.
Secretary
The Hon. E. Ernis, of Measiz. Turner & Co.
J. MURRAY FORDËS, Esq., of Mesars. Russell
& Co.
HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG..
Secretary
X. J. En E
Bankers
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co, will sell by
Public Auction huon
THIS DAY....
the 36th Febary, 187), at nonn,
#1
timations.
八月二英
In inations.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
THE Board of Diretora bare decided to make a considerable reduction in the biten
↑
COMPANY LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
PATCH $23 PER MONTH.
Tutimatious.
RACE HOLIDAYS,
THURSDAY, and
HЕ andermiontioned Ranks will CLOSE
DAY, (the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of March), at 12
Aeting Managar, Hongkong. No. 39, Queen's Road, on FRIDAY, the 10th Much dext, at Thies o'clock in the afternoon,! For the QUARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LONDON AND UMINA, to reseive. Ntatement of Accounts to 31st. Do- sember, 1870, and Report of the General
E. ARTHUR, Managers, and to sleet, i Cahauiting Commit
Afinagor, Hongkon For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, Aus- tee and Auditors:
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
TRALIA AND URINA, General Managers.
M. W BOYD. 194 973 Hongkong, 25th February, 1871.
Acting Mawyer, Hongkong. OHINA SEA, SAIGON AND ETRAITS For the COMPOSE DOUTE DE PARTS,
STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
of Pasange Money now charged by the Com.TRE Second Ordinary Annual MTING" o'clock.
of Shareholders it the above Company For the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, At thoir Auction Sales Hoane, Queen's Road,pany's Steatre; and to adapt at the same time
JAS. BERWICK, An assorted Invoice of English-malo STA the system of selling Wines, &s, instead of will be held at the Offices of the Company." TIONERY, consisting of Cream Laid and supplying them without extra payment as hore
Laid POOLSOAP, Letter And Nuts toforo. PAPER, Bluo Wore Ditte Ditto, Azure Luid The new arrangement will commence with FOOLSOAP, White and Blue Taid FOOTS the Stormor from
Tokohan.. .........on 12th Marsh. CAP ruled, Overlaid POST, Blac DEMY.
Shanghai on 16th March. PAPER, White, Blne, and Dolron ENVE
Hongkoug........... 2nd March. LOPESrearted siz foi and Lluçà ENTE LOPES, Writing INK in quarte, pints, and and from the dates the Pausige Mone will ball-pints, Copying INK. Red and Blue INE, be as follow
First Class Second Cise. LEDQERA, Carb BOOKS and JOURNALS Blank BOOKS of assorted sizos, Memo. and Yokohama to Brindisi,... 8455 to Southampton, 433 Paus BOOKS. Tinted STATIONERY, Metal-
o, Clasped and Pocket BOOKS, DIARIES, Shanghal to Brindisi, T. 325 to Southampton, 340 the West End BOOKS, &c., &a, &c.
An Invojen of Cloth BRUSHES and Hair BRUSHES, o., &c.
ཏ
10 Cases of superior American. TOBACCO,
in the plugs, 10 boxes Manila SOAP, cnob 40 163,
Canes Prime English CHEESE.
TORE BAMS, (Hasting's Nepbowl
10
20
23
Loil SUGAR.:
assorted CONFECTIONERY,
Borden's MILK, Eagle Brand.
each 6 dozen 16: Lottles MUS. TARD.
French SALAD O.
A qunsitity of Woullen 800KS. Lambswool
Hongkong to Brindisi: $100
8265 280 T16.190
200 8245 260
to Southampton, 423 The Suez satos are €20 rth it, and Recond class, less than to Southampton.
All children under Iyears (rve.
Passengers to or from Saz and Europe only returning within 6 months, will be allowed a reduction of 20 per cent. on the charge for the return voyage.
Do..
NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Fivet Ordinary MEETING of Share- holders in the Company will be held at
SATURDAY, Twenty-fifth
HONGKONG AGENCY,
J. POIRIER,
Acting Manger,
For the ITONG KONG AND BUANGHAI BANKING'
CORPORATION,
JAMES GREIG,
deling Chief Manager.
the Company's Conenty sith day of Marolt For the NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA,
next, at 3 o'clock P.M; for the purpose of re
3. CHALMERS,.
Asting Manager.
ceiving the Hepurt of the Direstore to ether For the ABA BANK, LTE,
with a statement of Accunota, for the pluction
of Directors and Auditors and declaring a
Dividoud.. Do., 12 months, 10 per cent The above rates of Passage Mandy are ex clusive of Wines, Spirita, Mult. Lignore and Aerated Watėra.
Information regarding Rates of Fussgo Money to Intermediate Parts, and on all sub-
PANA and UNDERSHIRTS, 14 lbs. W bit-jects connected with the Company's Lines, can ney BLANKETS, Sealskin Railway BFG be obtained on application at the Company's TWEED and MIXTURE, BOOTS and Vices.
W. MACAULAY, SHOES, &c. &c.
Sheperintendent. P. & O. 9. N. Co.,
Hangkong, 24th February, 1871. [1m 357
NOTICE
30 Juzon Colored Flauna SHIRTS.
Coston
22
10 pieces-White FLANNEL.
90 danma IRON NAILS.
30.
3 Rolls SHEET LEAD,"
Cases Montz' METAL, 20 and 22 oz.
E. THOMAS EDWARDS, deceased. 75 drums Hubbuck's pale boiled LINSEED
OIL.
perons having Olaime upon or inst Habbusk&R LINSEED OIL. A the Fatage of the thure nuged deceased, Hubbuck's White Zino,, White Loud: Red are required to send in to the undersigned, with Load, Tellvir, Green, and Black PAINTSaalitile delay as possible, the particulars of Patent DRYERS, Prassian BLUE, ULTRA their Cinima upon or against the said Batute: MARINE, &o, ko., Sa
20 dram beat Soft SOAP, for Machinery.
2 Bales Hemp PACKING:
Europe and Manila HOPE, from 15 to 31 inobes.
MARLINE, Fnsainn DUCK, Repairing CANVAS, &,
5 Cuess Hennessy's BRANDY.
70
27
275
English ULU TOM. ?
Echiedotu GIN. 15 farge bottles, 20 Cake pints Baas ALE.
" quarts TALE.
JNO, J. FRANCIS, Solicitor for the Executore to the Batuto. Hongkong. 7th Janasty: A D.: 1871. [1m 32
NOTICE."****
ESTATE OF THE LATE CAPTAIN
JOHN TOWNSEND,
LL Perena having Claims against the Estate of the tale Jons TOWNSEND, de- ceugod, are requested to send in the aucunt and particulars thereof to the undersigned on
Ginger ERANDY, Orange BITTERS, or before the 25th day of April aext, otherwise CHAMPAGNE, &c., &o.
2 Uncks WHITE WINE,
3
8
"
MADEIRA.
SHERRY.
And a variety of other GOODS.
TERMS OF SALE-Oush before delivery in Mexican Dollars woghed at 7:1.7.
378 Hongkong, 27th February, 1871.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE OHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been in
INDIA, LONDON, ANT CHINA.
·Foochow
Ningpo
Apendi Station, Monera, BRADLEY Oo. Amor,
ELLES &o, GLYPHANT Å ØD.. DAVIDSON & O
Shanghai.
Kiukiang,
Hankuw,
Go, LIVINESTON & Co.
R. FRANCIS & Co. GIFE, LIVINGSTON & CO. FERGUSEON & Co. AT&Co.
Cliefoo Nagasaki, Yobabam Kobě,
HAORUHILD & 36ANEEN. Suigon.
GEILLAN, TOMYD để bữa Singapore, Penang,
AA. ANTHONY & CO.. Tientsin, JoAN-HANNA, Eng.
SMITH, ARCHIE & Co. BROWNE & Com......
H
THE Company having been established, with ita Head Office at Bougkong and Aucacios at the several plac's mentiqued above, nocepta risks and issues Policies of Ingitrance at the rates of Premium exrrent at the respective Porta.
N. J. EDE.
Sarclay
if 619-
18, Queen's Road, Hongkong. 28th Auzost, 1870.
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE, CONFANY, LIMITED.
REDUCTION IN KATES ON CHINESE RISKS..
جنت
such Clains cannot be admitted; Ali poravna indebted to the Buid Jony Townsend, de ceased, are requested to pay thoir- Debts to the undersigned,
THOMAS HOWARD,
Adminidrator.
tf 154 Hongkong. 24th January, 1871.
YNOTICE.
ESTATE OF T: G. DONALDSON, Duared.
against the ahoro Estato, are requested
stricted to sell by Public Auction, (tAL, persona indebted to, or baving sling not previously disposed of privately), at their to equanicato. with Auction Bou, Queen's Rond,
THIS DAY,
the 28th February, 1877, at SP
An English-made WAGONETTE, converti-
te into, a Mul. PHAETON, with HOOD; LAMPS, &o., complèteme
A pair of HORSES dod Silver Mounted HARNESS P
374 Hongkong, 27th February, 1871.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned bave received instructions
Unity Public Austin, um
SATURDAY,
the 4th Muroh, 1971, at-11 a.M«;:
At the Godowna of Mesara, J. J. Dos REME
& Co., Wanchi,——
For account of the concerned,! About 3,000 Pienie ALUM TERMS OF SALE —Qush before delivery in taxican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.2
D. L. NORONHA & Co.
Auctioneers, 856 Hongkong, 24th February, 187.
PUBLIC AUCTION DA
IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG. IN RE A FIRATICAL JUNK,
Name unknown ki
THE Undergued have received instructions from CRABLES TA SANGSTER, Bag, Mursbal of the Vios Admiralty Court of Hong of Appraisement and Bule), on
KIOH. F. HAWKE, '/
One of the Executors. tf 2245 Hongkong, 94th December, 1870.
· NOTIJE,
ESTATE OF J. B.. ENDICOTT, Esq..
ALL persons being indebted in, or having
China ngutust, the above Batare, are ru guested.to.communicate with
GEORGE E. HEARD,"
Executor,
tf 3186 Hongkong, 18th December, 1870;" NOTIOS.
TULE Undersigned, owner of the British Schooner Garioda, will not be responsible for any debis contracted by her commander, Capt. JOHN GEORGE SAINBERLICH, on and after her arrival in Hongkongan anda at TALKIN NAH. BAGSTAC,
By Kis Attorney mus
J. WHITTALL tt 11 East Point, 18th January, 1871. JARRAI-JARRAH OR AUSTRALIAN MAHOGANY.
.!
WABRANTED Impervion to tho ravages of both white ante and the ausworth, Tho andersigned are prepared to furnish Es timates and muke Contracta for the nipply of nay quantity
of this Wood in Scantlings; to any Fort in China and Japan. Piers, Jetties,
mission Agents, will 'conduct their business the kind permission of the Authorities,te for the usurance against Fire Loug, to sell by Public Auction, (ander a deeree Roots, Flors, Doors, Windows, o., supplied
under the name and style of NORTON,
LYALL & Co.
EDWARD NORTON. ROBERT LTALL.
1 Hongkong, lat. Junuary, 1871.
NOTION
Mr. EnmusDHOLMES in enabled to announce that
PAVILION
Nand after the 15th instant, the minimda Chinese Premises in this Colody will be reduced THE COSMOPOLITAN REFRESHMENT. to Two per cent. per ann
JARDINE, MATHESON & CON will be erected on the site it has oeupied for
General Masageri,. the past three Race Meetings, and as deval
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., L will be available to the Public, and Visitors to LP 1997 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
MR. DUNGAN DAVIDSON is a partner tre rand Stand Baglour, who require re-
in our firm from this date.
BROWN & Co.)
35 Amos, 1st January, 1871.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned has this day established himself Merchant & COMMISION AGENT. Office, No, 2, Gaga Street.
►
"J. R. JOSHUA,
Im 253 Hongkong, 7th February, 1871.
NOTICE.
Whave this day catablished a brunch of
House at latón...
The business at our Agencies in Tientsia, Kioting and Niugno, will hereafter be con dunted in the name of our fria by our recog mized Agente in charge.
RUSSELL & Co.
182 China, 1st January, 1870
freshment during the Eusning Race
The public entrance to the Cosmopolitan Stand and Refreshment Pavilion will be on the SW, of the Race Course
BELOS. (31 for the season, e
N and after the date, Sorall. Pex Patients will be received at the Civil Hospital only, for immediate removal to Stone Cutters Island..
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN
Colonial Secretary Catanial Secretary'e Offica,
Hongkong, 26th January, 1871.
ADMITTANCE BY TICKET ONLY. Private Tiffin Salcons with six $12 for the
soata, commanding a view of the whole Race Course) Tickets of admission to C. B. P.) ..and Stand......ansferable. Tickets to te had of Mars LANE OW"Japan Mail und Japan-Weekly-Mail” road & Co., UT at the COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL,
where plans of the Pavilion can be seen.“.
1215 Hongkong, 3rd February, 1871, * CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED),
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDEKĘ..
TE bavu this day ertsblished a brunch of HAREHOLDERS in the above Campany.
MERCHANTS.
COMMISSION
A. Q. HOGG & Qu.
Hongling and Saigon.
164 217′ Saigon, 15th January, 1871.
A
and regocated to furnish, the
with a Fier of Premia contributed by them during the year ended 31st October last, for the distribution of the 25 per cent. Profit preserved for the contributors to the Company.
AUGUSTINE HEARD: & Cay
Gaural Agents,
MEDICALTM MAN, married, long resident
170
ANE, CRAWFORD & Oo, having been
named newspapers, he prepared to receive Ad- vertisement and Subscriptions for the war.
Terms of Subscription, payable, in advance! Japan Mail, $15 per annum; Japan Weekly' Mail, $24 tier annum.
1f 12 Hongkong, 19th January, 1971
MES. D. KYLE, DRESUMAKER, LADIES OUTFITTER, AND MACHINIST,
EGS to intimate to the Ladies of Hongkong D that she has commenced business; us above, and bopse by strict attention arid mo-
Pada Prato, SATURDAY, MART
the 46 March, 1971, at voòn,-** Land 2 Món board),
A JUNK, with Mast, Snil, do, na she now lies alongside the Police Hulk in the barbour.. BAT LANE, CRAWFORD & O
By order of the Board of Directors.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General 31d 919 Hongkong, 22nd Fober 1971 CHINA. SEA, SAIGON AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED :!, ?
NOTICE.
Transfer Books at the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 25th day of March, next, inclusive.
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agents, Sia 949 Hongkong, 22nd February, 1871.
“NOTICE.""
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM ON
·CHINERS BIBES.
and after the 15th instant, the Minimum Rate for Ionarance against Fire, on First Class Chinese Fremises in this Colony, will be Two per cent. per annum, instead of three-per cent as herotofore.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co...
V. HUGOSE,
Manager,
41354 Hongking, 2918 February, 1871.
FOR MANILA. HE Steame
SHAFTESBURY,"
bave quick despatch for the above port. For Freight of Panenge, upply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. ongkong: 28th February, 1871. THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
·COMPANY, LIMITED.
tf 983
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
*
RE Dividend declared for the Half-year at the rate of Three per cent per konum, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANG. HAI BANK on and after 3rd March.
Dividend Warrania ezu be obtained from the Secretary, at the Office of the Company Olub Obambers, on, and after THURSDAY, the 2nd proximo..
By order,
A. N. MINTO,
Secretary.
Im 388 Hongkong, 28th February, 1871,
Becretaires, Victoria Firs Frarante C is bereby notified with reference to the
of Hongkong, Limited t 2005 Hongkong, 14th Noveber, 1870, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE
E Trasfer Books of the abové hmpany will be CLOSED from the 16th February to 1st March, both days jualusiver
By order of the Board,
GN. MINTO,
Beerstary.
141 818 Hongkong, 15th February, 1971. NOTICE
THE
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Secretaryship of the above-named Ocio
pany will shortly become Vacant, and up. plications for the appointment will be received at the Company's Head Oos until the first day of March next
By order,
NJ. EDE.
Secretary.
JM 138 Hongkong, 20th January, 1871.
FOOCH U W DOCK.
RIVER MIN.
advertisement dated lat instant, that the time for delivery of the Touders for “Cannam- ming the Parade Ground of D and E Blooks, New Barracks, Revetting Slape, &e" has been extended to anon of WEDNESDAY, the Btb March.next.
Portas of Fender and all information res pecting the Contract may be obtained at the Royal Engineer's Office ap to the 7th Marcḥ, (Souday excepted.)
C. K. CLEEVE,
Assistant Controller. Controller's Office,
18d 370 Hongkong, 27th February, 1371-
CEALED TENDERS, in doplicate, Marked
"Tender for Soavengering, &c. will bet received by the andersigned until noon on the. 6th March, 1871, for the cleaning of the Bouds, Farades, &c., nt the vartina Cintonments in Hongkong, (Victoria, Stanley and Kowloon), and for the performance of, other Scavenger's Work. tur Sweeping Chimneys, Cleaning and Lighting Exterior Latinps, &c., removing Rn. bish, &c., for the year from 1st April, 1971, to S1st Narob, 1879.
Plans, specifications, and approximate up, Forms of Tender and conditione of Contract, and any other information can be obtained at this office.
0. K. CINETOPA
Assistant Controller.
J.
Controller's Office,
[ 37 Hoagkong, 27th Febetry, 1871,
NAVY CONTRACTS, 1971-72.
THE above granite fuored DOOK, of the following Dimensions, vit! Length, 300 Broadth at Botton, 40 feet, in capable of. 'receiving Tessela drawing 10 to 16. test, na the state of the Tides will allow. The Dock, rue dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Sten.EALED TENDERS, in duplicate, will be
The above premises comprises large Machine Shop, containing
Wirawourn's 12.INCH SCBBW
A GAY LATHE,
·DÚILLING AND NOREWING MACHINES, ALBEE EDITHUY, đội Ban điều
· Large: Godowns are on the premises for
STOWAGS OF CARGO, des do. A larg Stock of Woods, ictal, &c..., al ways on hand. The Dock Steam Tug Woosing is available at all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at our rent raten, on application to
JOHN C. SKEY,
Superintendent complete. The cost though 'necessarily some The list of Charges, for lighting or rential-
but bighur than the Munila and Shugapore | Eng resseli dan te obtained from Hard Woods will be found to comparo favorably Mesars DE SILVER & Co., Hongkong. with Teak
Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Ebangh
Knys
WILSON & SALWAY;"
} Architects, Civil Engineers, Ed. 76 350 Hongkong, 23rd February, 1871. **
KL-836-
PORT OF AMOY.
received by the undersigned at or before noon on THURSDAY, the 9th proximo, from Persone desirous of supplying the following Articles for the use of the Naval Department; for the Year 1871-78, viz. :---
Каївіда.
Fresh Beef.
Rice.
Sugar.
Vigetables: Salt.
Water. Soft Brew Тен
Biscuit. Printed Forms of Tender, and further parti- culars can be obtained at the Naval Store keeper's office.
RICHARD F. HAWKE, Naval Accountant and Acting Storckesper, 1. M. Nuval Yard,
Hongmg, 24th February, 1671. [ 879
FOR SALE.
LUMBER AND SPARS
Auctions. JOSEPH TREVITT HUDSON, of ShangHIPOWERS AGENTS, and DOM-THE cargo of the Amene Brig Admiral,
MANDERS ate informed that the Dock just arrived frota Puget Sound, consist COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS at the above ing of Rough LUMBER and SPARS of ma-. Port afford every facility, at moderate charges, cried sizes,
366 Hongkang, 25th February, 1871; } + PUBLIC AUCTION,
."
THE Undersigned revived instructions
hai, Chinn, who died at Hankow on the 19th January, 1870 in apposed to have exe- oated a will subsequent to tho. 22nd August, 1863. Auyone, possession of such will, quested to, communicate with.
from the super bundent of the pum able to give inforinstion, respoling it, is re: REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS prication may be seen a
N. Do to offer for Sale by Public Auction,
WEDNESDAY,
the 8th March, 1871, at 3p M.,
tract)
613
*j
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.; Im 365 Hongkong, 7th February, 1871.
EORGE TAUF EB
(ustees previously disposed of by privuta com a
The Company's Iron Screw-Steamer
"NORNA,” H Register Tonnage of Shipo
Engine Rooms; &605
Total Tornage.............980;
Draught of water when linded, 15 feet. Description of Bagino-Direct, with Gur-
Horze Power, 230 bminative A The Boilers were recently 'fitted with a com- pleta met of new Tubes and Tube Platen
GÜN SMITH
AND
BRAND
CLEANING AND PAINTING IRON--
SHIPS AND STEAMERS,
THEIR LARGE GRANITE DOCK; Has 258 feet leagh on the blocks, and at average spring tides can receives Vels of 16 to 17 feet draught. It has a NYIN OLYSSON GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL STEAM PUMP, 1Oct. 19. And an Epginopes work shop fitted with Lathes
and Tools, driven by stent. Iron and Hiz Foundries, Boilermakera shon a large 8mily and Carpinters and Boat-bunders' abode. "Ail superintended by resident Europeans.
PRACTICAL ENGINEER, No. 17, 1859 PRATA CENTRAL TOOAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
for Sale.
HUGO PELLICO,
Wyndhani Birect, No. 25. Im 304 Hongkong: 14th February, 1871.
AMILLAR & Ö?? OUSE, EHIP, AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. FOR SALE. Bucel Copper, Copper Pipe, and Copper Wire.
·Brees, Bruma
Brass Lead Lead Iron Zino, Zing
A completo Diventory can be so, and parti derate charges to reseive a Shire of beir pen are obtained on application to the Aud H at one of the Coast Parts, who is about 2 89 Hongkong: 13th January, 1871.tronage Sewing dun, by Singer's Look-Stitch tioner. wedionl charge of n Steamer going via Buez LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE
to leave Obins for u tior, is willing to take
Caual to England, about April.next. For term
and other particulara apply to Alessin. A 8.
WATSON & Co., Hongkong Dispensary.
Hongkong, 26th January, 1821. [Im t-a-47;206
FOR SALE.
· INSURANCE COMPANY.
Machines, at deputa per yard.
Arbuthnot Rond, opposcite Dr. COLLISE 1m. 319. Haugkong. 15th Februry, 1871.
PHOTOGRAPHY.
TERMS OF Sztalt onabon fall of the humnier, the bitlkude on completion of tränifer. Transfer expenses to be borne by the probeer.
CHAS. H. MORUAN,
Auctioneer.
Hungkony, 7th: Jántón y, 1871 [37
THE Undersigned having been appointed TIRE
Agrate in Hongkong for the above Commoms of the andersigned will be closed P. & 0, 5. N. Co
from this date, for about one mouth; pany, ure prepared in grant Marine risko at
`during hinʼatsença froin Hongkong.
3.THOMSON, 2055 Honglionz. 23rd November, 1970. "TAKAŞIMA COLLIERY,'.:
AMBAUGUSTINE HEARD. A Coi
E now and fast Sailling Cutter YoutITORE TALOS, "Annu, 20 Tons.
Apply at the PRATA HOTEL, tf 126 Hongkong, 20th Jannary; 1671:*
HOUSE
B. R, HANDLEY,
AND
SHIP PLUMBEB,
·COPPER-SMITH,
BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER.
"(LATE PATHESON Å HANDLEY), 70 E. Praya Weal.
Next to the P. & U. Coal Stor
HONGKONG.
tf 16917
If 471 Hongkong; 6th Marob, 1868.
1) OSE & Ús, have received, per lust Overland Reportant f
Ladies BUNNETS, HATS trimmed and untrimmed
„Ladies'00STUMES for the Benson.
NAGASAKI:
HR. Undersigned or progred to supply Goals from tho Tukasima Colliery: (8 foot Wellington Street and Queen's Road,senm), in quantities as required, to be delivered 14 315-Hongkong 16th February, 1871 on board ship in this Hurboc
BING-LEE, ENE
moderate rates.
Sept. 154 for Sale every kind of CDALS, HOSMOPOLAN FAMILY HOTEL Corner of und Shelley Streets, bKOA. (LATE CLUB LUSITANO.)
BESTAURANT,
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS,
AND
-
BILLIARD ROOMS,,-
Every variety of Ohnice WINES and SPIRTES will be kept constantly on hand, and aupplied at very moderate rates.
EDMUND R. HOLMES.
Ń-B.--CHAIB-HIDs from any part of the City:
31 Hongkong, 6th January, 1871.
to the Casmopolitan Hotel. TÉN CENTS..
Dealer in EUROPEAN GOODS.
4. 37, Tungman Line,
HE updersigned us this day been appointed Agent to the Fant Point, Sogar Refinery Company, and in prepared to supply Store kűlopers súd Consumers with
Note The Specilo Gravity of Takseima tal is 1240, it contains 82.07 per cent, of
Carbon, and in admitted to be fully equd to the 23, best English North Country Coal tor stemming and all other purposes.
2 2278 Honglio 31st Dedomber, 1870. SITUATION, WANTED. GENTLEMAN of tez yawa' in experience the Indiu and China trado, a good bar- respondent and hookkeeper, is open for an en gagement with a respectable mercantile firm.
GLOVER & Oo.
Agent in Hongkong.
NORTON, LYŸALL: & Op.
REFINED SUGARS, -" GOLDEN SYRÚF
MOLÁSSTÉS, AND
JP
Lead
Iron,
Their two smaller GRANITE DOOKS Cen rojelve, at spring tides, Yumeli drawing 32 feet.
Spars, Timber, and other Dook-yard material cept in stock.
Quarters for Officer, and a DRY GODOWN or STORES, of Yessels under repair..
2317 Arony, December, 1868. THE SHANGHAI DOUE COMPANY
The Specifications and full par-
OLYPHANT & Co.
T
tt 375 Hongkong, 27th February, 1971, ITNO BÉ LET, Or Sold by private contmot, this Business Premises intely in the occupation the Supreme Court, Queen's Bond Central The Building can be let either as it stands, or Tarranged in sets of Offices, with or without dwelling roomie, as may be required.
Apply to Mcar, BAWLING, MEDLIN & CO.. (over Hongkong Dispensary), where Plans fuc the Alteration of the premises muy be soon.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. t336 Hozigkong, 21st February, 1871.
NOTICE. HAVE this day exronted i Deod of Assign Iment of all my STOCK-IN-TRADE, Plant, Tools, Machinery Goods, Chattels and Effrolo to DAVID ROBERT TENTON CRAWFGED; Esq., as a Traster for ull my Creditora.
DAVID ILLINGWORTH. 1. Hongkong, 18th November, 1870.
MANILA.
ELISA
0. DE ALBERTO, WIDOW OF ALDERING ÅLBERTO, COMPRADOR, STOREKEEPER, SAIL. MAKER, CAULKIR, &0.
TENDERS are invited for a loss of the Turveyor to H.345 falutes, by aposial up-
a two Dools in Hongkow, aither
pointment.
"together or for each separately, for term of 3m 2961 No. 2, Mourilion, Manila,
not less than three, and not exceeding five years, from, the Jet July next. Foreons teadur
Brazing and Bolt Solders and Borax. Etnag Box and plain plaged Flange Cocks. Globe Valves. Steam Gange, Air d Peting should state the nature of the security they
...Cooks.
Notices to Consignees,
(Feb. 6
TIÓNSIGNEES pór Ö. 5.8. Cn.'n stemmer Sur
pedon, are hereby notified that the cargo
propose giving for payment of the rent, an Tallow and Water Syringo
the due performance of the conditions of the Bhips Dominon & Danble Valvo Water Closets. Juzue, and, should send in their tenders not Water Closet and Waabband Brains, in later than the 31st March next, under cover, Earthenware and Enumellód Iron, asserted addressed to the Directors of the Company, signed, where it will lie at their risk, The sizes and patterna.
is being landed at the Godowns of the under.
is right to add that they do not bind themselves the 25th Fabrary will be subject to Rent. to neoopt the highest or any Tender.
in qitanlities to snít purchauera,
FOR HOUSE BUILDING PURPOSES.; Q. WILSON,
Zinn Rawater Downspouting and Eres Wellington Siret,
Hongkong, 10th Janmary, 187,
Gatlering, all "aizen "nud" pufteran, always on band," Iron Pipes and Fittings, a dices for gna ser-
vices and water supplica,
FOR SALE,
144:08
Lift und Fazee Pumps,for water supplies from
.welle.
KOWLOONG, LODGE, PLEASANTLY situated furnished: tf 1951 Najemenki, Juped, October, 1870.
BUNGALOW, jus. Kowloon, about Water Closets, Urinals and Wasband Busina, Eight minutou walk from the lading-place BAIL MAKING.;
fixed on the most improved principles TILLIAM DOLAN having returned to near the village ut Mang koh The Bangalow Jealogs Urinala, with their patent self sating
Hongkong, hus resumed the business of haz a commanding view of Hongkong, tho He te pido to undertatio: the correspondonos SATE MAKING' in all its brinefice, at his old Harbour, and the Talanda, to the Westward are Bucros of ground albaclid; with in Germin. Ditobi English, Freeth, and has place in Duit Street, und solits the patron Craquet Ground, S., and the puso is held under also a fair knowledge of the Spadi Indgango, age of the Pasko, d and, the Chinesa Mandarin dialect. Best re He has on hand ananasortaient of 8 und 10n Lease from the Government for 75 Yours, forenses given,,
ouace RAVING DUCK, @gkable for Boat Saile Farm Lot No. 11. Apply to br wings
J. M. ARMSTRONG.
Address B. B., office of this paper. 101 542. Hongkong, 9th February 1871:
1868 Hongkong, 30th April, 1800
if 240 Hongkong, 7th February, 1871, 7
Thandle arrangement. House Bells fixed on the direct asting princi-
ple, with Furnituri, sowpinie. ESTIMATES GIVEN AND WORK EXE. OUTED WITH CARE & DIPEDITION. No. 1, Queen's Roud East and Nullah Lane, Opposite H.M. Naval Dook Yard #1887 Houghing, 10tli Eeptember, 1870,
161 239 'Shaugai, 23rd Jan. 1871;
A
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care of Mr. Core, 27, Foochow Hood, where cargo will be ready for delivery on and offer further partionlors can be obtained. To pro- the 23rd inut. Goods remaining in Store after vont aur sieunderstanding, the Directors think
Bill of Lading will Ku countersigned, by
BUTTERFIELD 'A SWIRE,
sponte,
Queen's Road. 7a 340 Hongkong, 22nd February, 1871. “EKÍTISH SHIP ASSYRIAN, FROM.
LONDON. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above rezsel Hare hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignaturo to the under- signed, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods, "s
ai linh tin. Dokia, Hongkong INVITES inspection ut his large Collection at Erions of foochon, Hongkong, Ouiitou, Stow, a
tl 825 Houskprie 3rd May 1870
Undersigned have been appointed Sale Agents for the Bale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Mesars, . & It. Tyn- Bont, Glasgow, and Meera. David Corsar & Bona Arbroath ARNHOLD, KARBERG & 00.
tf 419. Hoagkong, Jürnary, 1807;
Cargo impeding the disobige of tho yemel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense
· BOURJAU," HUBENER & Co, # 279 Hongkong, 10th February, 1871.
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