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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No 4407

Arrivals.

號七界百四千四第

Dec. 20, Primo, North German bk, 288 Holdt, Ningpe 15th December, General ARRHOLD, KARUZZO & Co.

Det: 20, James ATEIN, British ship, 958, Welch, San Francisco 29th Oct., Bal.

Houttar, Wine & Co. Dec. 20, CHINA, North Ger. bk., 642, Hen nings, Shanghal 17th December, Gene ral-SIEMSBEN & Co.

Dez. 21, Acantha, Bril. etc, 652, Young, from Canton, General-OLFBANT & Co

Dec. 21. EASTERN Ieres, Brit. str., 407, J. Knight, Shanghai 17h Deo, General,

-SABMOHEN & Co.

Departures.

Dec. 20, DONNAI, str., for Saigon, & Deo. 20, Tenor, for Whampoa

Dec 20, Yoseuren, for San Francisco, Dec. 20, Thales, sir, for Saigon and Singa

pore.

Dec. 21, INSULAIRE, for Bangkok. Den 21, Irons, for New York.

Clearances.

AT THE HABBOur B carin's Orfiou,

20 DOEMBED.

Terso, str., for East Coast.

Insulaire, for Bangkok. James Aitkin, for Manila.

Ycaso, str., for East Coast

Whirlwind, for Port Chalmers.

Passengers.

Per China, atry from Shanghai--

日十初月一十年未辛治同 Banks.

Ho

JONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION."

SUBSCRIBEDOAPITAL-5,000,000 of Dollars.

Court of Directors:—. Chairman-Hex. B. RowerT,

R, R. Reina, F.

Test, Teg.

Deputy Chairman T, PYRE, Esq.

Jullun Banke, Eeq.. B. Doon, Esq. G. F. Welles, Bag Managers

Wan, Esq.

E. Molaba, Eag

Hongkong James Greig, Esq.

Ohiet Manager. Shanghai Dogd McLean, Esq. Lardim Bonbere--Landon and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Dopust the ente at

per cent. per annum on the daily balancë

On Fixed Deposits:-

For 3 months' per cent. per annum,

5

- 12

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED Credits-granted on approved Seenritics; and every desori zen of Banking and Exchange

mess.crucisacted.

Drafts granted or London; and the Abief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,

JAMES GREIG, Chief Mayer. Ofhoes of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road Bast.

* 10621 Hongkong, 9th Septembor, 1971.

MERMAN BANK OF LONDON ध

(Limited).

.

DIRECTORS.

GEORGH ALDance, Bromos. EDWARD ÜENRY GREEN, London, CARE KLUTE, Frakfort-on-the-Main, VICTOR FEEISERE VON MAGNUS, Borlia JULIUS MAY, Frankfort-on-the-Main.

Profeser Ricketson and his Japanese Troup, ADOLFE TOM BATH, Cologne,

Me. Williams, and 42 Chiness..

Per Peiho, from Ningpo.-

2 Olinese.

Reports.

The British stenzor Eastern Islés reports left Shanghai on 17th December, and experienced moderate N. winds and he weather till ar- rival.

The North Gerin steamer China reporte left Shanghai on 17 December, and exper- and fire weather on! NE wind throughont the passage. The stear Exstere Tales started tha me day as the Chinr, aut she grounded un the way down the river.

The What To W

CHARLES FERDINAND RODEWALD, London. FARDENICE RODRWALD, London, THOMAS SELLAR, London. RUDOLPH SULZBACH, Frankfort-on-the-Main. L. JOSEPH SPETER, Frankfort-on-the-Main.

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Managing Director-Orto NSSTLE, Assistant Manager—LEOPOLD BONE. Auditor-GEORGS THOMAS BROJKING. ›

Bunkers-Trk Loxbox Joint Srock

BANE, LONDON

Intimations.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 21ST DECEMBER, 1871.

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

REDUCTION IN RATES ON OHINESE RISKE

Inolant, winiumm

Aretions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.:

LANE CRAWFORD & Oo have received instruations to soll by Public Auction, at the Pucent Ship of JOHN JACK, E., Fast

THIN DAY

and after the 15th Inote that Pine the 21st December, 1971, at 11 a. pronisely.

Chincho Promises in this Colony will bë reduned to Two per cent, per annum.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Jo., General Managers; Hongkong Fira framrance Co., Limited. tf 1997 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870, CHRISTMAS,

FANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hare Their anal varied assortment of DELICA. 1 OIES for the Table, CADEAUX DE LA

The Capital of the German Bank of Louden, Limited, is £2,000,000,- divided into 2o0,000, Shares of £10 each of which 60,000. Shares, representing a capital of 280,000, -Luve Leen iaseed, anbecribed for, and allotted, and are in tended to be fully paid up within six months.

The Bank is established in London, and has no branches on the Continent or abroad. It is now prepared to open basiques, to begotiate ap proved securities, and generally to attend to transactions appertaining to Foreign booking

The North German bark Pethe reports left ingro on December 15th, and experienced moderate Northerly winds had fine weather till three days before arrival; when had two daya shi Northerly breeze, after which 1ght North-buances. Hnet winds till orcival on December 20tà at 11 1.0.

Auction Sales To-day.

LANE, "CRAWFORD & Ç« Mante, Spain, Bosts, and Rigging, do,

Poles, Spars, Wire Bigging, do.

J. M. ARMSTRONG. Sundry Artioles,

MARQUES & 0%. Stook-ik-Trade, &c.

NOTICE.

LL Olaims against the Estate of the Inte A. Mr. RARE, trading under the firm of 3. WIRHART & C, inust be sent in to, and ali payaiunts due to the Batste be made, to the Undersigned, with the least postible d lay.

T. G. GASWELL,

H.BM's Cunaut

[7a-2175

British Consulate,

Saigon, 4th December, 1871.

NOTICE HERUNGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED, baving leased the Hororovo HOTEL to LEX APONG trom the 1st day of November, 187) will not be RESPONSIBLE for any Contracts entered into by him, nor for any Goods supplied to him or his order.

Hy order,

For the Hongkong Hotel Co., Limited,

D. BAKER,

Secretary. 1879 Bongkong, 31st Oataber, 1871, JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE:

PRIME WESTPHALIAN HAMS,

At

L. FEICKEL & Oo, Im 2109 Hongkong, 7th Desemboz, 1871.

FOR SALSA

Bartholomew Houng, Bartholomew-lane, Lon- do, E0 April, 1677 Đoa 1070 Jung Bộ

THE WERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.) HEAD OFFICE-1, ROYAL EXCHANDR Burtnings, LONDON.

CAPITAL, #1,000,000 INT 100,000 SHARES OF EACH.

·Freer Isaus, 50,000 Suabus, £2 raimor.

Directors.

SECA A APUAL, 74, Lancaster Gate (Director of the National Bank of India), Fien, Ar- OAR & Co.. Caloutta.

ALEXANDER FAIRLIE CUNINGHAM (Director

and Gentlemen, and TOYS, &o., for Children,

(For the Leels of the concerned, Sundry Old MASIS, SPARS, BOATS, and RIGGING, S

Ex Shop Diyemed."" TERMS OF SALOush boforo delivery in Moxican Dollars weighed a6, 7:17.

2186 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.

iminations.

四拜禮 號-怠月二十英 港香

THE HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE Transfer Broke of Se Company will be

CLOSED from the 1sh to the 30th ina both days included.

A. NEWTON,

Baby Mod Manager.

NOTICIA

THE URINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Intimations,

NOTICE

HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE EXTRAORDINARY THE

GENERAL

tised for the 15th December, instant, and the 278 2079 Hongkong, dih December, 1871.29th December, instant, the first for the par- pore of confirming the Articles of Assuolution in the above Company, and the mood to con firas any tuch Special Resolutions as might be pased at the previons: Meeting, STAND RESPECTIVELY ADJOURNED till 8. THE Transfer Books of the Company will be. T-MORROW, the 22nd December, 1871, and The will 32.1. OF FRIDA 1, the 3D JAC both days inclusive, pr

NB: DENNYS, JAS B. COUGATRIE,.

2-Acting Soorclary, Secretary,

60 Hongkong, 16th Deember, 1871, OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS' -304 2071 Hongkong, 1st December, 1871 THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCH

INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, COMPANY, LIMITED.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

CRAWFORD & Co, have received.

cred

LAND Cations to sell by Public the Shipbuilding Yard of Mamre, A. MAO- DONALD & Oo, West Point,

THIS DAY,

the 21st December, 1871, at noon,—- GOUE Fuccbow FOLES,

in one lit, or ic lots to suit porohar

(For demount of the cancersed), Ex" Star of the North,"

Christmas CAKES, Plum PUDDINGS, Fancy BOXES of BONBONS, Chocolate BONBONS THAGERS, CRYSTALLISED FRUITS, MINOMDAT, Floral ORAOKERS Costume CRACKERS. Rose Watar CRACK- ERS; FIGS, RAISINS, BLEVAS PLUMS, PRUNES D'ENTE, GALANTINES Pine

A lot of Old SPARS, Wire BIGGING, de OUESE, &tiken CHEESE, Mason's Fancy

APPETIS PEACHES, TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in CHOCOLATE,

Mexican Dollars woighed at 17. All Love, PEARS, STRAWBERRIES, &c. o, &o.

with all faults and errors of description, at pur Krogs CHAMPAGNE, Sparkling Meliasers viak on the fall of the ba SELLE, Ohoice BURGUNDY, Dry Golden ant Natty SHERBIES, PORT of Various Growths, Tuddy WHISKY, &c., So

2153 Hongkong, 15th Describer, 1871.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

tion,

THIS DAY,

the lat day of December, 1971, at vioon,

At his Salor Booma, Queen's Toud, Barrels BOSIN

Handsomely bound Gift BOOKS, Ivory THE Undersigned will sell by Public Aud Carte de Visite FRAMES, Fancy Perfume CASES, Writing CASES, Dressing CASES, ALBUMS Work CASES, Clove BOXES, Handkerchief BOXES, CHROMOLITEO- GRAPAS in baruleoma Frames, Invalid P10. TURE LAMPS, Meeraobao PIPES, Cigar CASES, Pedofl. CASES, STATUETTES. VASSS, Toilet BOTTLES, Seent CASKETS, Fancy ELECTRO-PLATE and GLASS- WARE, &c., 0, &c.

Mechanical TOYS, GAMES, BRIOKE, OBNAMENTS for Obristius ROBINS Troee, FLAGS, TAPERS, Bo do..., Hari..

2. 2137 Botakong, 11th December, 1871.

* CHRISTMAS GOODS.

DOSE & Co. have received, por Mail Steamer ROSE & Co. bave v Cuvies assortment

of GOODS, comprising:-

FRENCH MILLINERY and FLOWERS, FEATHERS and FLUMES. The new FLOWER, Paris in Flames" Paris in Ashes,

"

Ladies' SILK, BEAVER FELT, VELVET and STRAW HATS,.new designs.":" Lales' Paris RIDING HATS.

Ameriona TOBACCO...

5 Rates of Soda and Wine CORKS

4 Frames Roofing FELT.

34 Boxes RAISINS..

- Cancs Olive OIL.

Canes FLORIDA WATER.-

Australian BUTTER, 1 and 2 lbs. Bottles, 11b, and b. plugs.

BLACK CLOTH, GLOVER, CARPETS, BOOKS, &e.

NOTICE.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

[PRICE $21 PER MONTH.

Intimations,"

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND SUANGHAL. #Taking sargo at through rates to HANKOW). THRU, 8. N. Company's Chartered Steamer THE

" ACANTHA," will be despatcred for the above ports IRIS

For Freight or Passage,apply to

OLYPHANT & Ch.,

Agents, 2196 Hongkong, 31st December, 1871, FOR SWATOW, AHOY, AND FOCUHUW, THE Steamship

Học ANH TINH" Captain Pitman, will have immediate despatch for the above Porta,

For Freight or Passage, apply ta

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. 2192 Hongkong, 21st December, 1871. DRESDEN INSURAGE COMPANY FOR SEA, RIVER, AND LAND TRANSPORT, DRESDEN..

Ordinary MEETING of the Share

gents in China for the above THE Transfer Books of the Company will be

OLOSED from the 16th to the Slet iurkholders of the above Company, will be held at Company, are prepared to accept risks and isne the Herd Office, Vietoria. Hongkong, on pelivica of Insurance at the current rates of both days included.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Fauranteo Company,

Limited Im 2062 Hongkong, 1st December, 1871, VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONG KONG, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

J

HE

Books of this Company will

[ïnat., both daya inalusive.

bo CLOSED frock the 26th 2 the Sist

Sebretaries.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

Im 2001 Hongkong, 1st December, 1871. NOTICE

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ̈OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,

ROM ibia date, there will be no fee charged

for Policies issued by this Compay.

AUGUSTINE HEARD. & Uo

Secretarien

An Invoice of CROCKERT, consisting of Dinner, Dessert, and Bout PLATES, Vege 1877 Hongtong, 1st November, 1871... table DISHES,

FOR BALE, EX NEW ARRIVALS;

|

WEDNESDAY, the 27th Decembar, prezimo, Promin, nt 3 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, together with a Statement of Accounts of 31st October, 1871.

By order of the Committee,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &

Generat dgesto. 274 2058 - Hongkong, 30th Noromber, 1871, OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTIOR is berly Cheon that the Register

of Shree of the Company, will be closed from the 7th to the 27th day of December; proxy | imo, (both days inclusive), during which period

no transfer of Shares will be registered.

LIMITED.

CARLOWITZ & Co.,

ir. General Agente în China,

Om 8193 Henghong, 15th December, 1871.

TO FLORISTS.

TANK, OBAWFORD & Co. have for Sale Japanese Selested LILY BULBS, (L- ato Amatam,

10d 2191 Hongkong, 2lsk December, 1971. CHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.

(Cable between Singapore, Saigon, and Hongkong).

THE following notification is from thu By order of the Committee,

Offois Journal of Unigen, in reference to AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

General agents, two boys recently placed by the French Dor 27d 2050 Hongkong, 80th November, 1971.emment to mark the shore ends of the above

Recen | cable landed at Cape St. James, THE INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,

J. W. FULLER,

· Manager. Singapore, Bib Desember, 1871, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. CHAREHOLDERS are bereby notified that FIRE SUBMARIN TELEGRAPH CAELES lis accordance with the 56th Clause of the landed at Cape Et. James are now marked Articles of Asaccinatio of the Company, the by two large buoys painted red with black Fourth Call of Twelve Dellars and Fifty Conte stripes on the upper portion; they are moored ront, at the HONGKONG AND BRANGHAT BANK. placed at B cables length to the West of the ING CORPORATION. in sound condition.

extreme point of the Ospa in about 6 fathomma Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent. per water. The North boug is on a line formed by THEME OF SALE-Cash before delivery in 4 stranded BOFF, from 74-inches downwards,

uneum will be charged on all calls, paid after the two points which more the entranos tik Mexican dollars weighed at 7.1.7

|that day. J. M. ARMSTRONG,

BOLT ROFE,"

Cocoa Nut Bay, and is situated at about 5 The Transfer Books of the Company will be cables length from the bight of the Bay in RAFTLINE-STUFF HOUSE-LINE, MAR-losed from the Fifteenth day of Decenber to about fathoms water.

LINE, HAMBROLINE, 9 and 3 YARN the First day of January, 1872, both daya in

clusive. SPUNYARN.

By order,

1 Iron SOFA:

Aleo,

And

Huds. Bras's ALE and Baming's PORTER. AN INVOICE of firat quality Hoth's per share is payable on the Blik December car on North and South lins The South busy is

ductionor.

Ladies' SILK and VELVET HATS, Seal 2188 Hongkong, 20th Desember, 1871. Skin Trimming,

The New SHAWL COSTUME, in GREY, BRONZE, BROWN and CLARET. Lyona and German, VELVETS. TERRY and TARTAN 10. MARONE, SLATE, CERESE and BLACK SATINS.

LACE, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC SETE. Plain and Figured BRIDAL VEILS: Black, White and Brown B. B. Batin BOOTS, Choice Christmas PRESENTS.

TOYS and GAMES.

ROSE & CO.,

Wallington Street and Green's Road. tf 2093 Hongkong, 5th December, 1971, OHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS!!

OHRISTMAS!!!

8 the above Festival is approaching, ide of the Credit Fonner of England, and of Uudersigned beg to inform the comman- the London, Chatham and Dover Bailway)nity of Hongkong that they are prepared to GEORGE HAY DONATION (Director of the make CHRISTMAS CAKES of best quality, English, Sovtiinb, und Australian Charter-They have Oakes, each weighing from I lb. to ed Bank), Firm, DONALDSON, LAMBELT & 20 lbs., raudy on hand, and can make to order Co., Australia and New Zealand.

weighing from 11 to 500 lbs. each, also WILLIAM DUNN, Line Street Square, Fira of mince pies and assorted pastries."

WHLIAN DUNY & Co, Leadon, and of Partice wishing for cakes of a large size are Port Elizabeth and Natal.

requested to give a tow daya' notice.

All orders shall be carefully and promptly attended to.

P. LUTSCHER, late Pastre BrothKAJ, Austin "Friars (Director of the Anglo-Egyptian

Banking Company.)

GEORGE MAONAIS, 45, Hamilton Terrace, WILLIAM THOMAS MARTIN, Great St. Helen's,

late of the Firm of Marrin, DYOɛ & Co.,

Batarin

Joux THOMPSON RENETE, 183, Fenchurch

Bunkera.

All articles from the Bakery are guaranteed of the finest and beet ginalities.

D. NOWROJED & Co.. Opposite to the ORIENTAU BANK,

-Queen's Road,

Im 2050 Hongkong, 4th Doomber, 1871 NOTICE

strost, and Aberdean, Shipowner (Director of the Standard Bank of British Boati Afrion.) SAMUEL SAUNDERS, late of Mears. BRIGes & Community of Hongkong are particu. lary requested, to take notice of the fol. Co., Alexandrin.

lowing advertisement:

THAT. Wome The andersigned will not be responsible for Any debts contracted by Mis, SCOTT, of Queen's Rond, opposite the P. & O. Co.'s gate, Hongkong, originally of Yokohama.

M. SCOTT,

Yokohama. 1402142 Dated 2nd December, 1871.

OHINA COABT.......0 F

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, Nicholas

Lane, London, and its Branchen, Underwriter. JOHN JOARPH TIDD,

Secretary. JOSEPH ANGUE

URING it in propoeud bu pay DRShareholdere, Half-yearly, upon

A BASKET to plated Harp paid up Capital, interest at the rate of table

PONY, with Harness,

LANE, URAWFORD & Da 1m 2:58. Hagkong, 16th December, 1871, DENT & CO.'S ESTATE.

FOURTH DIVIDEND of Two per cent. on all Olaims against the above state

cent. per annum ; and, sơ soon as practicable after the expirution of each year, a Profit and Loss Account will be made up, showing the results of the basinem, duo provision being mede for all outstanding risks.

Out of the Profits will firat be paid ́an eddi tional B per cent, on the paid-up Capital, mak nomilled by the Trustees, will be paid at thairing, with the interest to be paid, as explained Office. No. 7, Pedder's Hill, on the First Day of August next.

at 1100 Hongkong, 27th Jose, 1871.

OST, yesterday afternoon, between the

China Mail Offee unft the Eastern Bar racks, a DIAMOND RING, plainly sei in gold. Any person finding the same will very mash oblige the owner ly entrusting it to CitARLES 4. SAINT, who is empowered to pay a reward

of $20, if reward should be required.

China Mail Offon, Dec. 15th.

THE

above, 10 per cent. to the Shareholders.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CHAPEL ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.

PUBLIŲ AVOTION,

MARQUES & Co. have received instruc

to sell by Public Auction,

THIS DAY

3

RUSSIAN ROPE, consisting of s

Best English-made. White LINES, viz.: Hand

Lead LINES, Sigral HALYARDS, LOG.... LINES, Fishing LINES:

the 21st December, 1871, at 2 o'clock P-1. At the stora of Messro, DA SILTA “k Cou Ground-Boor of the HonGrand HOTEL),-||| The STOCK-IN-TRADE, FIXTURES. OILMANE STORES, WINES, te, &c, do. PUMP and Rigging LEATHER.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.:

167 Hongkong. 18th December, 1871.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

Copper TAGES, Copper Boat NAILS and

BURKS.

LANE CRAWFORD & Sales Rony India Rabber PACKING-

Queen's Road,

Anation, in their Room,

TO-MORROW,

the 2nd Desember, 1871, at noorï--

"Bombay."

Oanvas HOSE.

An Invoice of COWARD'S OILMAN'S Brown Tarred SHEATHING FELT.; STORES, comprising SADGES, VINEGAR

BALAD OIL, MUSTARD, PICKLES, JAM, Pasood's Patent COMPOSITION. JELLY. Muscatel RAISINS, PRUNES, OLIVES, CAPERS, OATMEAL, Tapmonth

BLOATERS, MAGUARONI, CHEESE, &e, SOFT SDAF, for Erging purposea,

&c.

Ez Mail Skaner“ Mirsapore.”

AVERY CHOICE INVOICE OF CHRISTMAS Wire Tobo BRUSHES, scorted gizo9. STORES, from BARMEN & Co, consisting of Paint BRUSHES,

do.

·LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.

16 Cases, cash containing PEACHES, APRI TOOTS," CHERRIES, "PETITS" PORS, HAR

COTS VERTS. Macedoine ASPARAGUS White Brothers' best Portland CEMENT, |SAUCES, Assorted SOUP, Bologna SAU-

SAGES, Cambridge SAUSAGES, HERRINGS KEROSINE OIL.. A LA SAHDINËS, OYSTERS, CARROTS, 0000A and MILK, LOBSTERS, MUS. TARD, Scotch SALMON. 2. Chee Muratel RAISINE, 10 Canea assorted. JAMS; 2.Quaťa ALMONDS, 8 Osses each 6. Düzen Sotch MIXTURE, 2 Cance, cnob 112 Gross, Tin-led LUGGAGE, Corical FACES BURLESQUE, MASKS PICKWICKS. North

Vilts A OHEEEE, Checaler CHEESE, Cumberland HAMS.

Also...

2 Cues TOYS, and about 60 pionls Corrugated IRON.

£191 Hongkong, 91st December, 1871. CHRISTMASI ÜHEISTMAS 11.

OHRISTMAS!NI

NIGHT AVOTION.

MARQUES & Co. will all by Public ALL tion, YARIN

TOMORROW,

the 22nd December, 1871, at 8,3) F.M.

t£ 1169 Hongkong, 10th July, 1871.

SADDLERY.

T

COST PRICE-A General ASSORT- MENT from the

BEST LONDON HOUSES.

Misa. Driving and Riding WHIPS,

BONNETT & Co.,

26, Queen's Road,

Hongkong.

3 1680 Hongkong, October 2nd, 1871.

FOR SALE...

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary, 2087 Hongkong, 5th December, 1871. . HONGKONG AND URINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TENDERS will be received until THURS.

DAT; the 29th'iristant, für the purchasŇ

of the COKE mundo at this Company's Works, daring a period of our year commencing from the last day of January next.

Vessels met not encher on or within this line neither fo the Bast of the Baoys, nor wo the latter for mooring.

Za Commandant de la Marine,

CH. BAKHME. (Signed) 2195 Saigon, 11th November, 1871.

RISTMAS. NEW TEA I

HONGKONG RACES.

AND

J. O. KRUSE,

QUBEN'S ROAD, No. 10,

**: HONGKONG,

Particolare can be nevertatio on applicaOLICITSnapcation of a part of his goods, tion at the Onion, West Point. ***

just received per Mail and Suez Canal'

The right of rejecting any drovery jender Bisamare, comprising an assortment of CA-

! marvel.

A. NEWTON,

Manager,

DEAUSE for Ladies and Gentlemen. Berlin EMBROIDERIES of magnificient designs, PHOTOGRAPHS, BOTTES CARTONNAGE 174 2130 Hongkong, 12th December, 1871. FANTAISIElled with the choleess BON-

BONE, Smoking CAPS, SCARFS, TIES, 50. FORT OF AMOY,

--- ALBUMS, Christmas Tres CANDLES, Meer- ssbaum PIPES, Opera GLASSES (Duchess), CHIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and 00M- Spy CLASSES, BAROMETERS ANE

MANDERS are informed that the Dock ROIDE, THERMOMETERS, Liquor COMPANY'S Establishments at the above STANDS, Walking STICKS, Eleccio BELLS, Port afford every facility, at inodorate charges, Alarm CLOCKS, Night OLOOKS, &0., §2..

114 2181 Hongkong, 20th December, 1671. REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS

J. DEFRIES “ ༅་། CLEANING AND PAINTING IRON

GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 87. Wyndham Street, Hongkong, FAS=rocefred-n-voeg-una-assortment of

for

'AND.

SHIPS AND STEAMERB.

THEIR LARGE GRANITA DOCK. Hea

HAPABER GOODS of all descrip

6 feet length on the blocks; and at tiens, comprising fins inlaid Gold and best Lacquer WARE, guaranteed, muitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. which can be viewed daily at the above address,

Tada

average spring bideacon resciva Voanela of 16 to 17 feet draught. It has a CATSSON GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL STEAM-PUMP,

And an Engineers' work-shop fitted with Lathes

4 --

Sole Agent and Repressotative in Hongkong

and Toole, driven by stessa. Iren and Bass for Mesars, KUHN & Co., Yokohama. Foundries, Boiler-makers shop, a large Smithy, and Carpenters and Boat builders shed. Ali superintended by resident Europeane

Bw 3188. Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR SALE.

E

CHAMPAGNE. CASES Veive Cliqun: Pongerdin Reims Legitimate CHAMPAGNE, in Chen of 1 desen Quarta. Apply to

Their two smaller GRANITE DOUES ost receive, at spring tiden, Vessels drawing 12 feet)

Spare, Timber, and other Dook-yard material apt in stock.

Quarters for Ohours, and a DRY GODOWN A Handsome Black of steele ander repair.

VEONIES, and a ́d-wheeled CARRIAGE, with Harnow, &c, all in good order. AucTAN LANE, CRAWFORD & Ü..

· Im 2110 Hongkong, 8th Dowomber, 1871.

the 15th instant, the Chapel Island Light At their Sales Rooma, Qucon's Roud, adjoining

was lightod: The apparatos is Dioptric, A Mr. DRISCOLLC)-

- NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS,

EP. M. S. 8. Amerion":

www

of the Firat Order, showing all round the hori A Fine Assortment of Mechanical TOYS, CALIFORNIA, APPLES. in Boses.

on a Fixed White Light, warped by Flasher at Fancy TDYS, Kerosino LAMPS, Table CO-

20

&0.

TERMS OF BALK.--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at her.

2168 Hanekome, 18th December, 1871.

SALE UF NEW BOOKS

Before any further division of Profits takes plase amongst the Shareholders, one-fourth, intervale of bait a minute. The centre of the VERS, BONBONS --- Bay 25 per cent of the residne, will be rateably light is 227 feet above High Water, and in divided amongst those Inaurare out of phonsolear weather it will be visible 22 nautical miles. business Profits have been inade during the the highthouse is 69 feet in height from tase year.,L

to rane. The tower is painted black, with the The undersignet, haring heen appointed exception of the parapet, and window fasings, Agente for the above Company at this Fort, which are of granite unpainted. The Light. Shanghai, Forchow, Hankow, and Tckobama, keepers dwellings and surrounding wall are are preparted to recept Marine Risks at cur-painted white. The light-house is situated in 2155reat rates.

Lat. 4° 10.18" N., and Long. 118′′ 13" 30" E. GILMAN & (6,

Agents, 2016 Hongkong, 20th November, 1971, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. Ju

LIUS MENEE is our firm ceased on. the 31st of December, 1870.

WM. PUSTAU & Cɔ.

December 16th, 1871, [30 2164 Partnership of HUTCHING AND To been dissolved by Mntual

Hongkong and China,

conceut.

FRANCIS HUTQHINGS. -

·PATRİCK CAMPBELL.

3m 2125 Swatow, 7th December, 1971,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876

HAREHOLDERS in the above Company are requested to furnish the andersigned with a List of their contributions for the your ending 31st December lauk in order that the distribution of 20% of the nett profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Betarne

MR. THOMAS PIOKGRILY GROW As not rendered prior to the Sant and no

partner in my business from this day, which will in future be conducted under the Style or Firta of E. VINCENT & Oo,

E VINCENT,

t1476 Switow, ad October, 1871.

NOTICE

will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will he subsequently admittad. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

General Managers.

if 1310. Hongkong, let August, 1871. * ČI G-ABS,

R. for Sale:

MR. WILLIAM HENRY MOORE and MJ, WINEET MANILA A CAVITE

admitted partnere in our firm.

LAMBERT, ATKINSON & Da

- 1258 Hongkong, 30th June, 1870.

arte.

NOTICE.

CIGARS. 148 £109. Hongkong, 7th December, 1971.

COFFEE

NOTE.

Mg bound mate amoy, are re, quested to rots any Sienale that may be made to them from the Tolsod, to reader sistance if necessary and possible, and to report the same to the Commissioner of Customa on their arrival at Amoy.

A. M. BISBEE,

Timional Inspector

FASTERS of Vessels passing near the

Custom House, Harbour Master's Office.

Anoy, 18th November, 1871.3m 2006

COTES DE CHINE

PHARE DE CHAPEL ISLAND,

-

||112 Undersigned has recaved instrucións

to sell by Public Auctioa, on PARTS KATURDAY,

the rd December, 1871, ut & o'clock FML,

At his Sales Roods, Queen's Road,

landed, Steamer Ches

An Invoice of Now and Choice BOOKS just

POTATOES, in Bixes. ONIONS.

GARLIC, WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES, in Bu PEACHES, in Tina. APPLES, PEARS; STRAWBERRIES, in Tian QUINCES,

*F 2377. Amov: December,

FOOD HOW DOCK.

RIVER MIN.

EL

CARLOWITZ & Co.

1 2165 Hongkong; 18th December, 1871.

FOR SALE, be private contract, the Threa first-cl GodqWNS situato on Jaland'

·lot No. ",

cupied by site the premises formerly o

FLATONER & DO.

For particulara, Bio, apply to

TURNER & Co. f6 Hongkong, 29th March, 1871,

THE Undersigned have been appointed Sole

Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hengkung and China by Messrs. J. & R. Tez- net, lasgow, and Merer. Durid Corsar & Sona. Arbroath.

ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG & O tf 419 Hongkong. Juranty. 1867.

Notices to Consignees,

NOMICE,

THE above granite floored DOCK, of the Hombone, viz: Lengis. 300 foot, Breadth at Bottom, out, ie capable of recciting Vessels drawing 18 to 16 fost, sa the state of the Tides will allow The Dook nma dry to the Blocks and is pumped out. by Steaal. The above premisen comprise a large Mackize- Shop, containing e

WITHwoara's 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAF LATHE; DRILLING AND HOREWING MACHINES, A LARGE SMITHY, ŽA, &c., &u. Large Godowns are on the premises for TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, STOWAGE OF CARGO, da, ko. A large EX 0.8 8. CO.'S §. B. DIOMED, Stock of Woode, Metal, do, do, alwayn on hand.

FROM LIVERPOOL The Dook Steam Tag Wooeung is available at:

QHIPPING Orders must be obtained from all titags to tow vessels to or from Sas, at cur the undersigned not later than the 27th rent rates, on application to

December, for shipment per Neitor. 3. G. LAMONT,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ** Buperintendent.

Agenta. VHS Subscribes offers for Sule a fine and fulling vasele cun se obtained from

The fat of Charges for lighting or remetal 2178 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871

BLACKBERRIES”

OHERRIES

APRICOTS,

"

| GREEN GAGES, „ PLANE, CRAWFORD & 06,

23d 2006 Hongkong, 6th December, 1871, - After which will be sold a fine Selection ofALIFORNIA SEEDS.

Japanese LACQUERED WARE, BRONZES.

animor.

Catalognes will be issued for the Books. :: TREKS OF SALI—clash: before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description rbat- ever, if the purobasers' riak upon fall of the

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer, 9187 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871,

FOR HALE"

Ada 15 courant le ten da phare de Chapel Do. Da.

sasortaient of Seeds of CALIFURNIA-TREES AND-PLANTS.

Also, a peperal assortment of VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND GRASS SEEDS,

DUTOR AND Japan Bulbs,

FLOWERING PLANTE, AN

SHEVES, FLUIT TREES, &c. PARANDANT. E. MOURE,

At the OLD STAND,

Mesere. NORTON, Lyall & Co., Hongkong. AMERICAN BARK GEMSTOR, FROM

··Mesara TAHR, CRAWFORD & Co., Shanghai, Į +876

May 3

POLICE NOTICE.

200 2007 Not Catalogues ready. Deo. Tab toronn Denble 425, Washington St., Eau Francisco, California. A Captain Superlatendertal Polins would

FOR SALE,

(man; whó at 6.50 1ẦM. on the 17th ing, assisted SECOND HAND BILLIARD TABLE, to arrest a Chinaman dear the City Hall, for

mert

TIS est donné aux navigateurs qu'à partirTO. 2 CIGARS, Tanduay's May 1571.

Fortin's April 1871. A by Tauraton, all complete, with new Island a été étabil. L'appareil est Dioptrique, No. 1 Do Tanduay's ag 1971.

Cluth, Price $250. REYNOLDS & Co. de premier ordre et à feu blanc fize vard à in- téremis d'ane dodie munte par des 6oate de 164 216) Hongkong, 15th December, 18/1

„ FOR SALE, lamiére, La hautear da plas foil est de 227 piece anglais et dans de la baute mer. Ba

Expected to arrive shortly,

AN

FR. WILLIAM ABBOTT TURNBULL. ANY Complainte having been made of the tour a 63 pieds anglaia de Lauteur de la ni the low rate of $18 eacb. Apply st

regularly

difficulty of procuring good COFFEE bass à la gironette; elle est peinte en noir, à

BIRKEY, WORTHINGTON & Co. uf 699 Shanghai, lat Hay, 1871,

JR. WHITE

AYRES & 00. AUCTION KOOMS. l'exception du parapet et de la fapadedestenstres Im 2018 Hongkong, Etli December, 1871. qui sont de granit non peitit.. Les logemente

baga to announce that he has made arrange des gardiens et les mure environnseta sost

A Trap FONY and HARNESS.

Apply to

DA SILVA & Co. Ground Floor Hongkong HOTEL. of 2002 Hongkong, 29tli November, 1871, GUMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

ments for obtaining constant supplies of the pointe en binne. Le phare est situé par LatHRISTMAS 0 0.0 D 8} order of the Board of Directors, Mr. A.

best Growths. These will be rosated and Eude N. 21 10′ 19, et par Longiinde E. HE interest and responsibility of hir. A. ground drily, und packed in. tina from 1 to 19115' 59' 30". the 28th of the id July by mutest consent, and wo shall carry on our business, sa hilberto, cader the ante style.

J. SMITH & Co.

tf 1420 Chefou, 6th August 1971.

SHIPPING SUPPLIED, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGHONG:

14d 9104 Hongkong. 7th December, 1971. DENTAL NOTICE. THE Underagued having this day entered andersigned hers to inform any persons into partnership as Merchants and ComL desiring to consult him professionally, mission Areate, will condner their business that he intende risiting Manila shout the mid- under the same and style of NORTON, dle of December next, to be absent two LYALL ̈& Co.

EDVAED NORTON. ROBERT LYALL.

tfi Hongkong, 1st January, 1871..

months.

No. 7, Arbathnet Road,

AVIS.

CHRISTMA 8 - GOODS.

AT THE

FEILIPPE assumes shurge of the Agency of the COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE 20 Fabis in Hongkong from this date, as Acting Manager.

J. POIRIER,

Manager. 15d 2140 Hongkong, 12th December, 1871.

WANTED. [Dec. 12 A SITUATION in a Mercantile Offer or A Bant stany of the Ports of China, Shang- hai or Tokobags preferable, by one who bas

BONGKONG DISPENSARY.

TES Oupitaines de navires passant anprés de I'lle se rendant A. Amoy, coat priés de recarguer le signaux qu'on peut lear fairo de 183 2141] Pile, de rendre cont secone nécessaire et pos- sible, et d'en faire le rapport au Comasinaire des Dounen à leur arrives & Amox

Donanes d'Aro,

Bareas da Usplisiue de Port.

16 Novembre, 1871.

A.K. BISBEE, Inspecteur Divisionaire.

V. D. COLLINS,

Hongkong, 29th November, 1371.

[rf 2042" 3m 2007).

FOR SALE

aert OLARET.”

100 DASEB, mach 1-dosen Quarts, Fine Des- great experionco se a Buck-keepers writes a good r hand, and can undertake corresponding on bo.

sinené mažtarà

Apply to V. O., care of the Editor of the Daily Press.

55 Crees, aính 1 dozen Quarta, Fine Pals Dry SHERRY.

SANDER & Co. 2174 Hongkong. 18th December, 1871.

178 Hongkong, 6th October, 1872.

NEW YORK. JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named vessel are requested to and in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the under eigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expersa.

OLYPHANT & Co,

74 2172 Hongkong, 18th December, 1971. BRITISH SHIP BOMBAY, FROM LONDON.

warding his name and address to tais DepartYONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named

Police Department,

13th December, 1871,

13173

FOR SALE. BROUGHAM, by Booker, with a more

able driving Seat, sau HARNESS, Silver, Mounted, nearly new.

LANE, CRAWFORD É CO. tf 1989 Hongkong, 18th Norember, 1871. *** PACIFIO INSURANCE COMPANY,

OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

OSSES payable without extra charge in SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, LI- VERPOOL, or LONDON.

vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and to take formedicts delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the vessel's discharge will of onca bo landed and stored at Consigases' riak and expense, by

MELÜHERS & Ool,

Agenta,

78 2149 Hongrong, 14th December, 1871. 6. S. CANTON, FROM LONDON, via MAL TA. BENANG, AND SINGAPORE CONSIGNEES of. Cargo by the above Breamor are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged, landed, and etored, MERCHANDISE with average socepted at at their risk, into the Godowns of the Under- ourrent rates by STEAMERS and strictly signed, whence delivery may be obtained. 41 SAILING VESSELS.

Goods remaining in store after the 15th inst. will be subjeet to rent..

J

-OVERLAND BAILROAD. Bjuks Fren of Particular avenge accepted

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless

from SAN FRANCIS00 to any city in the early intitation in Paired from the Owners, UNITED STATES not south of ST. LOUIS, requiring them to be landed bera, by RAIL, at one half per cent not..

Consignees are requested to send in their -RUSSELL & Oa {Bills of Lading to

Agents,

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong and Shanghai | tf 2129 Hongkong, 11th December, 1871.

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