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No 4544

The Hong Kong Daily Press.

Arrivals.

號四十四百五千四第

JUDO 1. GRENADIER, Brit. bark, $42, Bartow, Saigon 23rd May, and Capp St. Jancs 2t1, 12,500 picils Rice--MELCHERS & Co

June 1, WERESEL Castle, Brit. bark,4318,

Melotero, Newnatle, N.3.W.. 2011 March, 500 tons Coal-Jon BuxD & Co.

June 1, AAZA, Brit. bl., 468, John Hipon,

Kurraches 16th April, 2,500 bales Coti ION.-GILMAN & Co.

June 1, Marquis or Aworte, Brit, shipyõ55, McKeon, Whampoa 30th May-Be- ZARIO & CC.

June 1, FARAN, Austrian corvette, 1,900, 6 gune, Chuvalier de Funk, from Wham- poa.

June

DUSA, Brit. r., 852. Joba Mazn, Whamper 1st June-Aug, Heard &

Jung 2, Sumroo, Brit. str., 018, Cleric, Can-

ton 2nd June, General Ava. H Co.

June 2, Makoor, North Geriau brig, 204, Volgcardsen, Whaipoa 29th May, General.-W. PESTAT & C

Jun 2, MEKELaus, Brit. str. 1,526, Thos. Maralı, Liverpool 15th April, Port Szid 29b, Suer 1st May, Penang 22nd, and Singapore 27th, GeneralBUTTERMILD & Swine,

Juse 2, BLYTлWOODE, Brit. str., 770, Miller,

Rangea 18th May, and Singapore 26111, 22,000 picula Rice-OSTER, June 3, SINDAronz, Brit, str., 1,418, James Mitchell, Calcutta 15th May, Sandheads 17th, Tenang 25th, and Singapore 271,

General, JARDINE, MATHEROY & Co.

· Departures.

日八金月四年申壬治同 Bauks.

THE BANK OF CHINA..

CAPITAL-T, 2,500,000, in 25,000 -

Shares of Tls. 100 each;

Tia 25 per Share payablo or allotment, and the remainder in such suma and atanoh times as the Dircotors' may determine, but so that at least throw months' notice shall be given of every call;

O.

WITH POWER TO INCREASE TO Ti.. 5,000,000...

Provision

BEAN, Exq..

Committ

Mears, W. Pustou & Co.

A. A. HAYES, Jr., Esq.

Mears. Olyphant & Co.

C. J. Kise, Esq.

Mesure. Chapaun, King & Co.

E. W. LITTLE, Esq.

Messrs, Little & Co.

J. A. MAYTDAN, Eq..

D. REID, Esq.

Mesra, Ibrus Brothers & Co.

Messrs. Beil & Co.

Standing Counes.

2. W. M. BIR», Esq., Barrister at Law.,

www.m

Secretary to tin Provisional Commitice. JAMES GILFILLAN, Esq.

H& Provisional Committee being now in pozession of legal opinion on the subject from London. bave decided to establish the Bank by regiabration under the Companies"

Intimations.

THE

HONGKONG, MONDAY, 3RD JUNE, 1872.

MERCHANTS' MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED)

HEAD OFFICE-1, ROTAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON,

Bankers. THE NATIONAL BABE OF SCOTLAND. Nicholas

Lane, London, and its Branelis. Underwriter.

Secretary. Jous Josera IIDD. JOSEPH ANGUE.

DURING oferit le proposed to pay the Shareholders, Half-yearly, upon their |paid-ap Capital, intereat at the end of 5 per cant. per andom; and, so soon as practicable after the expiration of eneb year, a Profit and Loss Acconat will be trade up aboving the resulta of the business, duc provision being made for all outstanding risks.

Out of Profits will free be paid me ndi tional 5 per sent, on ibe paid-up Capital, mak- ing, with the interest to be paid, as explained above, 10 per cent. to the Stareholders.

Before any further division of Profits tabos plars amagat the Shareholders one-fourth say 25 per cint. of the residue, will be rateably (divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business Profits have bees made during the

year.

The undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, at this Port Shangbai. Fochow, Hankow, and Yokohama, are preparted to accept Marine Risks at cur- rent rates.

*GILMAN & Co..

Agents.

of Rongkong. 20th November, 1871.

NOTICE

THE Ocean Steam-ship Company being pro

Act of 1861. A po manent Board of Direction tacted by apen Policing of Ingarange, ia

will be formed in London-as required by the Art-with Board of Management in Sung-prepared to accommodate shippers by covering hai.

produse at the following premiums, payments

The Erarivoa Comaltine therefore give in. case of las-or-damage-being-mude-with- June 1, Pauso, she, for Saigon and Marties that applications for ebares will be re- promptitude, and Settlements adjusted accord-

Batter

Juue 1, GLENDansoon, str. for Shanghai,

June 1, Coquer, str., for Swater, &c.

June 1,

June 1, Emita, for Foochow

June 1, AURORA, for Saigon.

June 1.

1.

9. S. Incres, for Taiwanie.

1, Lizz18 & Rosa, for Fornice.

Jase 1, SIR J. JEEJEROY, str. fo Wpon

WOODBURN, for Saigon. JAMIS

June 2,

Jim 2, SPARK, Mr., for Macao.

June 2 KVIK, for Whampen.

June 2, Hetas Maacqua, for Foxehow.

Juua 2, FORMçsa, str.,

Amcy

for Swalow and

Clearances,

At the Harbour MaSTRE'S OFFICE,

Joxe Jer.

Glenarrock, str, for Shanghai

Formosa, str., for Swatow and Amoy. James Woodburn, for Suigin.

Resolution, for Amoor River

Sir J. Jenjeblog, str., for Whampɔz., Helen Malcolm, for Foochow.

Kuik, for Whampca.

Passengers.

Por Blythibvode, from Kangoon, K.,

30 Chinese.

Fer Mexelas, str., from Liverpool, &c.— For Hongkong-Mr. Yeul. For Shanghai

-Mrs. Buker and Mr. Paton.

Per Singapore, at.. from Calcutta, m., —

Mr. Olsiou and 179 Ohinese.

Reports.

ovived by Die-undersigned-not-later thou the fing-tor Lloyds rutes 31st August, 1972.

It is the intention of the Committee that the

do.

do.

F. P. d. (with Allriske. Cald.

ing clamej

husiaces of the Eapk ball, if posible, bo dom-Tex, Hongkong to London, 32/6). menced simultaneously in China and London S,

19/1 on the 1st January, 1873,

Premiums act cash, at the sight exchange of Bank Draftr on London.

By order of the Provisional Committee,

J. GILFILLAN,

Becretary.

tf 88 Shanghai, th May, 1872.

DEUTSCHE NATIONAL BANK AT BREMEN,

THE CAPITAL OF THIS BANK

15,000,000 THALER, OR £2,280,000,

DIVIDED INTO

IS

76,000 SHARES. OF 200 THALER, OR £30 KACH, OF WHICH ONE HALF, 02 37,500 SHARES, LEPRESENTING & CAPITAL. OF 7,540,000 THALER,

THE

HAVE BEEN ISSTED.

BE Undersigned having been appuiuled Agents for the above Park at this port and Shangbai respectively, are prepared to GRANT DRAFTS ON THE HEAD OFFICE,

of the Bulk u Breuen, direct, or payable at London

MELCHERS & Co.,

Hongkong SIGMSSEN & Co.,

Shanghai

if 485 Hongkong, 9th March, 1872, TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

The British hark Annza reports left Kurma-H ehee on Hith April, had light winds through

the Straits and up to Pulo Supata; from thence SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL-5,000,000of Dollars, moderately strong S. and SW, winds with e strong N. parrent to arrival.

The British bark Grenadier reports left Sại, gon on Bed May, and Cape St. Jamoa on the 24th, experienced light Southerly winds unit making the Ladrones; after which had Northerly wind and equally weather, attended with beavy rain to urrival.

The British gleamer. Blythwoods reporta left Rangour on 10th May, and Singapore on thei 26th, bad fino weather throughout.

The Britisk hark Pressel Castle reporta left Nowcastle, NSW., on Marob 29th, experioncod Southerly winds and fine weather up to the 4th April, in lat. 18.40 S, long, 162,30, when en- countered a hurricane and a high sex, currying away bulwarks, and blowing away the topenila algun out of the bolt-ropes; moderate then to the Equator, eroasing in loag. 15190, after which fine weather and light variable winds to arrival.

The British steamer Singapore reporis left Calcutta on 15th May. Sandbeads on the 17th, Tepang on the 25th, and Singapore on the 27th, bad very fine weather throughout.

The British teamship Maske mporta left Liverpool on 15th April; arrived at Port Said ou 29, 13 days 9 hunre out detained bours, left &ez on 1st May arrived at Penang

arrived at

on the 21st, left again on the 2n Singapore on the 24th, left again on the 271b, had fine weather thronghont, di daya out.

Auction Sales To-day.

None.

COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D'ASSU- RANCES MARITIMES.

Société anonyme Uwe-au Capital de 6,000,000

de francs jun quarì versé, )'

TRIS

Court of Directors: Chairman-T. Pyxx, F8q. Deputy ChairaS. D. SASSOON, EBQ, ER. Bell,

H. Melchers, Reg. W. 1. Forbes, Ra.

Q. F. Webko, Isq. A. Frost, Fuq H., Tamans, Esq.

Mann gere:- Hongkong-Jaco Greig, Esq.,

Chief Manager Shanghai-David McLean, Esq. Landon Bankers-London and County Bank,

per

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate ofl

orat. per annum on the daily balance. On Fixed Deposits:

For 3 months*2 per cent. per annum,

6

4

LOCAL Bois DISCOURTED.

Apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE."

f 808 Honekone, 1st May, 1872. BRITISH AND FOREIGN MARINE IN- SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED

Auctions.

SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FORNITURE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received LANE CROW tosh By Pablo Active at No. 3, Mosque Terrice, the residence of H. WORMELDINE, ER, on

TUESDAY,

the 11th June, 1972, at 12 o'clock. The whole of tka" HOUSEHOLD FURNY. TURE, consisting of:→

Drawing-room SUITE in Crimson Dameek, Pier GLASS, Handsomely Carved Teak WHATNOTS, a Semi-Grand PIANO), mada

~拜禮號三月六英 潘香

Houses, Lands, Tenements, &c.

TO LET

TO LET, HOUSES in Seymour Tervdoe, No. 2 and

Apply to

intimations.

[PRICE $24 PEr Moxtu Intimations.

"Il Clíma against the American barque ! FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.

Marro Cell, must be sent in to the THE Steamship bundersigned by 19 velonk, noom TODAY, | ' £ 3,rbe 3rd June, or clas they will not bo

cognized,

OLYPHANT & Co. 31 1008. Hongkong, lat June, 1873. VICTORIA FIREINSURANCWCOMPANY. OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Oni tf 1009 Hongkong, 30th May, 1972,

TO LET COMMODIOUS ROOM and BATH- A. ROOM, in donirable locality, & mirantes from Post-office. Addrese "Z. Z." office ul this paper.

tr 951 Hongkang, Zlet May, 1672.

TO BE LET.

THE Tennefer Books of this Company, will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 25th imezante, both days inclusive.

By order.

AUGUSTING HEARD & Co..

Serdariny. 201 1022 Hongkong, Ist Jane, 1872. NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY,

1869-71

"YESSO," Capt, Ashton, will be despatched for the above Perts on WEDNESDAY, the 5tb instant, at 2

For Freight of Promage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

34 1029 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1972. FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.

HE Chartered P. & O. Stanmer

"ADEN," Capt. Andcows, will have immediate despatch for the uhova Parte.

For Freight or Passago apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRÁTK & Co. 1036 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1972.

FOR SWATOW, AMOX, AND SHANGHAI HE Steamship

expressly for the Climate Dining TABLE 11 CHAIRS, SIDEBOARD, Bracket LAMPS, Dinner and Dessert SERVICES, GLANS

Fith immediate possessiur. WARE, Electro PLATE, CUTLERY, BED. THE Upper Part of that Large and Cowo STEADS, WARDROBES, Ebony CHEST OF

dicos HOUSE, No. 6. Pottinger Street, DRAWERS with MIRROR and Marble Slab, (opposite the Hotel Raropa) commanding a Marbletop WASHSTANDS, very bandone aplondid view of the Harbour, and comprising Cheval GLASS (plate 5 ft. by 2 ft. 6 in.)

in Six Rooms, DENEN BLANKETS, CARPETS, FES-For-particulars, apply to DERS'azd FIRE IRONS.

JOTO is hereby given that a Divicaud NOTE te $17 Hongkong, 16th May, 1872.

"SEDAN." sac-third of the profits of the Company, at the H. W. Winter, Master, will be despatched on that pero, during the store late- THURSDAY, the 6th istant, at P.M. us

by Shareholders, above ahorn. Warran ein he obtained on application at For Freight or Pasangs, apply to the Company's offices, Shanghai, on and after

STEMSSEN & Co. the 29th instant.

41 13 Hongkong. 3rd June, 1872.

....

Re.

30. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollara weighed at 7.1.7. All Este, with all faults and ears of deacription, at purus chasers' tisk on the fall of the lammer.

1920 Horgkong, 31st May, 187

"PUBLIC AUCTION.

T

Undersigned has received instructions. Storekeeper, to sell by Frible Anction, on

from J. BRZANER, B., H. M. Naval

WEDNESDAY

the 12th day of June, 1872, at 11 o'clock 4-5h

At H. M. Naval Yard, Sundry Naval And. Victualling STORES, comprising:

IRON, Old Wought Old ROPE

RAGS, GANTAS.

-Brus SHIVERS for Blocks.

From CASKS.

HOOPS.

Old STEEL

BUNTING.

GLASS, LEATHER, &c.

Salt FEEF. FLOUR.

UKOCOLATE.

CASES, CASES, BAGS, &.

FLANNEL.

Cotton DRILL.

&c.,

this Also,

About 10 Pois-Old COPPER.

10

and 50..

THE Undersigned are prepared to issue Fo

licies covering Tea and Silk, shipped by steamers of the F. & O. S. F. Co. and G. S.S.Mexican Co. ut the Ecllowing rates of premium, eubject to a discount of 15°.

With dracage.

From

Rongkong Tea,

F. P. L

25/m

London, Silk,

to

35./.

20 BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

f 800 Hongkong, 1st May, 1872.

Agents.

· THE GLOBE HARANE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED). SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, 4500,000,

CAPITAL PAID-UP, £100,000.

THE COMPANY NOW RETURNS 15 PERCENT." HROTER AGE OF ALL PAYHTUMA CONTRIBUTED.

تة

TINE Company cambiars, with all the nsual advantages of other well-ranged Marine Insurance Companies. distinctive featuros, which offer Special Inducements to Insurera. Tho Company's Articles of Association prorila that Insurer shall bare a Substantial Share in the profits of the business. Whenever the net profits in any year shall have sufflerd to pay the Shareholders a dividend of 10 per cent, on their puid-ap Capital, 5 percent of the surplus ia the distributed pro ruta amongst auch of the Jusnrers as have paid durlag the year £500 and upwards in preatiuo.

The Undersigned are prepared to grant Po- licies against "MARINE BISK at current

rutes

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents,

3m 812 Hongkong. 1at May, 1872.

THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM this date, the following rates of Tie-

For this the fed by the undersigned

Agents of the above Company, via Suve Canal to the United Kingdom, subject to a discount of 15 per cont.

270

METKU,

cf 38, 5/8, and 3/16 New Iron Boiler PLATÉS.

Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. TERMS OF ELECash before delivery in

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer, 867 · Hongkong, 10th May, 1879.

FOR SALE.

FIND Dessert CLARET.

Superior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD FORŤ,

Apply to

SANDER & Co. ti 939 Hongkong, 231h May, 1874

STEAM-YACHT FOR SALE,

NEW Substantially Teak-built STEAM-

A. FACHT, Length 40 feet 6 inches over

all, Bram 8 feet 3 inches, with Commodious

-

J. CROSBY,

TO LET,

6. Pottinger St.

No. 4. Wyndham Street. Apply

J. J. 208 REMEDIOS & Co. 856 Hongkoog, 9th May, 182.

HE

TO GRA

HR HOUSE No. 3, in Aberdeen Street.

Hent modernte. Apply to

A. F. ALVES. 857 Hongkong, 9th

9th May, 1972. CODOWNS and OFFICE to be let.”

SHARP & Co.

Bunk Bulidings,

of 810 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1878.

TO LET.

From the 1st of Juac nol. HAT commodious and well-known BUN THA

GALOW, situated in tho Albany, în ti rear of Mr. W, H. ALSTANDER' hose), at present occupied by Mesers. HUGHES and BOTTOMLEY, containing six rooms, wits Bath Freeme, OatoBern, and a three stalled Stable

aud baring'a splendid Garden all round tho promises....

For particulara, apply at No. 16, Lyndhurst

#737 Hongkong, 22nd April, 1872.

TO LET.

fo

.4

TO. 1, Pechil Terrace, Kirin Street Apply

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. tf467 Hongkong, 7th March 1872.

HOUSES TO LET......

A list of various Parie of Hongkong. Hougth of Delig und terms wan

seen at the Store of Messra, BLLOKHVAÐ & [Co., Queen's Blond West,

BARRINGTON & ALGAR.

31 Hongkong, 20th February, 1874. TO LET.

By order of the Court of Directors,

HERBERT S, MORRIS,

Scoretary, 101 1023 Shanghai; 22nd May, 1872.

HONGKONG INSURANCE COMPANT. 1871-1874.

гД

Undersigned beving been appointed above, Comosny, are pres pared on and after this date to accept Marine risks open the same lerme as the Local Offices.

JARDIŅN, MATHESON & On.. Agunta, Hongkong Taakrunce Company. 3. Queen'e Koud.

- Hoogkőde, lät June, 1879. ------ flm 1825 HONGKONG, - CANTON, ND MACAU STEAMBOAT COMPANY LIMITED,

NOTICE.

FTER the 1st of May next, antil farther A potice, the bear if departure of the Steamer for Maso on SATURDAYS will to s'clock 1.m., for the convenience et pag-

"By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &..

General-digents.

t 763 Hongkong, 2716 April, 1872.

CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE -INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is call-

ed to the future distribution of the Pro- (With immediate possessior),

fits of this Company, two-thirds (2/3rds) of [HAT highly desirable and commodious which, after payment of interest, will now be Fully FAIBLES, died Rivided amongst all Contributors an

in Bouban Road West, dad formerly in the whether Shareholders or not, ralcably in pro cupation of RODERT OMURDO, Esq. Therstin to tuc amount of Nett Premis contributed. are 1 Racre, 9 Stalled-stable, Coach-house;

WM. FUSTAU - C Harness Room, large. Kitchen Garden, and Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Water laid through. ont.. Apply so

ED. SHARP & TOLLER,

Solicitors,

tf 17 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.

TO LET

With possession on lat January.

Agents,

# 663 Hongkong, 9th April, 1972.

CRINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

Honse, and every Appliance for Comfort, THE FREMISES in Queen's tiosd, now in I confo and contrond se the Extrauss.

suitable for Exec rsions or Barbour use.

The agire and Boiler re strongly tande, | Co. and the Boat attains a spood of 10 Knots.

May be seus for a few days at Pedder's Wharf.

For furiber particulare, apply to

AOLWEN & Co. tl 974 Flonglong, 24th May, 1872.

VJOTORIA HAKE KY, Wellington Street, No. 28, HONGKONG,

Now the Catholic Cathedral.

PEREIRA hea the honor to inform the

the occupation of Messis. ScreliéASE & Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. tf. 7 Horkong. 1st January, 1879,

TO LET,

1872).

With possession on er about the 1st Junsurg," THE PREMISES in Wyndham Street, now ocupied by the German Club." Water and Gua laid on Apply to

WILSON & BALWAY,

Architecte, Re. #1846 Hongkong 97th October, 1871,

TO LET, FIRST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, t gregated to his Bakery a Pustry and Confec Waschi. Apply to tionery Establishment" in all its branches,

RUB, S. WALKER & Co. audertaken by experienced Europeans All tf41 Hongkong, 9th January, 1871; orders promptly attoaded to, and at most rez-

TO LET, sonable tering. The above solicits the Public

With prosecnetan on 1st January, 187}}, patronage, which will be most thankfully.76HAT very desirable BUNGALOW, situate ceived. Ice Creams and fresh Pastry to be had daily from 8 A.M. to F.K.

L. Fublic of this Colony that he has ag

A price list will be furnished to Patrons.

A Reduction maão cu large orders.

1 1018 Hongkong, 31st May, 1872.

HAINAN.!

For first-class full power stramer:

With Avortga Merchandion | \17ANTED-Emploginent by an English.

REA

Wwho is open to antengageant in

ut Pelfocium, and known as "BEL MONT," at pinsent in the occupation of J. Menus, Reg. Bowling Alley, Canels fine, 4-staflod Stable, &c., attached. Water laid on. Apply to

NOTICE.

conformity with the Special Relations

dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the 1st and 15th instante, altering Clauses No. 130 131, 133, and 139 of the Articles of Association, (sach changes to take effect from 1st Novem- ber, 1871), the Net Profis of the Company will, from that date, he distributed as follows, vis

Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributers, whe- ther alarcholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by each. One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, Achording to the number of shares held by each.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

General Agents. if 314 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED).

NOTICE

TN conformity with the Special Resolutions

adopted and confirmed at the Extraor diary Heetings of Shareholders held on the tyd March and th April, altering Casca Nea. 102, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles

FOR SALE,

Just landed, or tato orrisals,

N Invoice of liebig's EXTRACT OF MEAT, at coat price, 2 dozen for $300,

quantity na under :-

10 dožen Büz. pota at $16.50)

8.60 Lotal $263,36,

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77

4.77

25 Jezeri.

Terus:-Cash only in bank antra.

YUNE-KEE,

19, Graham Street.

Ar 1080 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1872.

NOTICE

OF FAMILIES,

and others

Hinterested in the formation of a SCHOOL in Hongkong, who may be dasions that a Public Meeting should be held to discuss tha project, and who are willing to attend such. Meeting, are requested to communicate with the Undersgned.

J

T-RYAIN.

Queen's Rond. Hongkong, Jet June, 1872,

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

-

PROBATE JURISDICTION,

ملكة

[1085

In the Goods of PETER HARMS,

GEORGE MERLIJK.

• NAPAUL. Cut SAM. WILLIAM GRANADI, FREDERICK SIMONS.

NOTIOE is bereby given, that in accordance with the Provisions of Ordinance No. 9

of 1879, Section 3. an Order has been made by the Hooptable HENET Jous Bant, Acting Chief Justice of the said Court, limiting the time for oneditors and others to send in their claims against the above Estates to Truesday, the diss day of December, 1872, on or before which date all claima must he proved, otherwias they will not be included in the Scheme of Di vision:

Ali prrous indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Oficial Administrator. 61 143 Hongkong, Sed June, 1672.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL,

THE undersigned have this day HE. MOVED to the Ground-door of the HONGKONG HOTEL, just opposite the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris. -

MARQUES & Co.

£ 1031 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1872,

NOTICE.

THE ORINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED,

HE Transfer Books of this Company will The CLOSED from the 15th ly the 29th

instant, both days inclusives

JAS. B. COUGATRIE,

Secretary.

52 Rangkong, 3rd June, 1879,

FN ccnsequence of the retirement of Mr. W. JJ.STERRY from our Firm, we request that of Association, (ench changes to take effect GILMAN & OR

from lat January, 1872), the Net Profits of the all nounts owing by us any be sent in fur tf 2192 Hongkong, 17th December. 1870.

Company will, from that date, be distributed payment, and that all accomats due to us be

paid forthwith. TULET..

as follows, viz. INST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, at Wanchai, Trour 1. u 20.000 plaatseapt Apply to

S. E. BURROWS & SONS. " if 1790 Hongkong, 1716 September, 1869.

sels Canal proceed to Kiang Chen, Book-keeper, Cor Ober Grounding respondent, er General Assistant. Can procity.

dace Testimoniala, &o Address "Aleka.” care of this office.

1

Credits-granted cu approved Securities, and From Danton Waters, Silk Tea W'dipex." every deseriynon of Banking and Exchange ousiness transacted.

commoroial places in Europe, India, Australia. Drafts-granted on London and the chief America, China and Japan. Offices of the Corporation,

JAMES GREIG, Chief Musayer,

No. 1, Queen's Road East.

f 10621 Hongkong, 7th May, 1972,

CORPORATION,

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1

S'hui & "chow, 11314 Hankow, 14371 From Canton Waters, 1 1

Per Mail aternier pverland:

Shangtai, 11 ti

After paying the Shareholders a dividend of 10 per cent, on their paid-up Capital, 25 per cent of the surplus of the profits is to be distri buted pro rata nougat auch of the Insarere

עמון כג

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKINGà, paid during the year £500 and upwurda

SIEMSSEN & Co,

Agents. 3m 848 Hongkong. 27th May, 1872

FOR SALE.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

SHARE DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG,

1st June, 1672.

30d 988 Hongkong, 27th May, 1872.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG. GENCIES all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Ferang.

Risks accepted, and Policira of Insurance granted at the rates of Preminm current at the above-mentioned Parts.

No charge for Policy fron

JAS B. COUGHTRIE,

Sendary Hongkong, lat November, 1871, [ $85

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Fifth and RAB VALGUIEN BY DEAD THE interest and responsibility of Mr.

Jast Call of Twenty-five Dollars per Share

quantities of not less than 1 Duzun

a the Shares in the Capital of the Corporation, Tubes, can be hand numbered from 20,001 to 40,000, inclusivo, ia payable on the lat day of July next, at the Head Office and Branches of the Bank,

Interest at the rate of Twelve per centum

ᏐᎢ

THE EONGKONG-DISPENSARY. tf 530 Honkong, 18th March, 1872.

FOR SALE.

per Annom will be charged on the amount of Just arrived, per Steamer Enterprise," direct

IRIS Company, being associated for parall Calls unpaid; and the provisions of the 36th

poses of Marine Insurance in the Far East, with the

TAOYD FRANCAIS, Japital of 6,000,000 Ufca, “And with the OIE FRANCAISE

D'AJṛUBANOES'MADITIMES, CA Fapital of 5,000,000 Offers to the Assunto the

Security of a

collectivy

Capital of

17,000,000 fres, Agencies established, and Policies mundo payable in Lyona, Paris, London, Marseilles, Calcutta, Boulay, Yokohama, Hongkong and Shanghai.

The ordersigned having boon appointed Agents in China for the above-named Com-¡ pany, are prepared to accept Marine rista, foreign or acutvine, at current rates.

RUSSELL & Dai 1377 Honkong, 23rd July, 1870.

YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOOLA- TION OF SHANGHAI.

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 750,000 TAELS,

POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to all

parts of the World, at current rates, In addition to the nemal Brokerage, this As sociation now returns to all policy holders Out- third of its yearly profits on Insurares business, divided prorata to the net promium contributed.

RUSSELL & Co."

Article of the Deed of Settlement of the Cor.

poration will doy be enforced in respect of Shares upon which the Ca'ls remain nafaid. By Order of the Court of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

-Chief Managre.

2m 989 Macao, 27th May, 1872.

INANUEL ULMANN ceased from the 17th instant, by mutual conserty and from sume date Mr. JACQUES ULLMANN is admitted as partner in the business. The firm will in future be

M. & J. ULLMANN. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1872. -

SMOKERS, ATTENTION!!!

MACHINE CUT TOBACCOS,

Two-thiran (2/3ıda) to all contributors, whe- |

SATLE & Co.

DINNER & DESSERT CLARETS.

ther shareholders or but in proporden tot-1023--Hongkong, -1st June, 1879- the net amount of premia, contributed by exeli. One-third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve

Fund.

OLYPHANT & Do..

General Agents

if 716 Bongkeram, 17th April, 1872,

NOTICE.

COMPANY.

**Smoking Mixture "...$2.00 per 1. lin. | HAMBURG-BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE **Happy Thought,”................ 150 "Hright Ceninry, "obewing.... 150)

UARANTEED to be superior in quality to those packed at bomo, and universally red wherever inlfoduced.

Agency for Hongkong,

AT

No. 10. Queen's Ecail Central 945 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1879.

MANILA

FRENCH HOTEL, BINONDO No. 37. from Lisbon

N.B.-All claius against Mr. EmanueHIS Botal bas been thorousbly renovated, 100) WINE, and 200 Casks Superior fisto instant.

OASKS Superior White Portuguese-ULLMANN should be sent in until the 25th and is now open for families and gentle

[Im 961

men desiring firul élaga uccommodation. WINE. Apply to

K. ERNST FUNKGELD is authorized to A fine Billiard Table is connected with the FLORENCIO ANTONIO DA ORUZ. M

siga our first, per procuration, from this House, and the best of Wines and Lignor will date,

be kept constantly on hand. GRÜN & Co..

All Languages spoken. # 1027 Hongkong, 1st June, 1872,

tf 612 Hongkong, 1st April, 1879.

LALA ARI BONGKONG AND CHINA GAY

Proprietor. COMPANY, LIMITED.

hai or Yokobama preferable, by one who bus

Awoy, sa GENERAL, MERCHANTS

Manila, February 10th, 1872. grant experience as a Rook-keeper; writes a good and COMMISSION AGENTS. URING the temporary absence of the band, and can undertake corresponding on bu

HONGKONG RICE MILLS. Dundersigned,

these intors." appointed Acting Manger

NOTICE.

A. NEWTON,

(M 501 Hongkong, 2nd Mamb, 3872.

Manager.

THE HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Corner of Wellington and & Aguilar Streets,)

ARE NOW OPEN,

FROM 10A.M. TOP.M. PORTRAITS TAKEN WITHOUT REGARD TO WEATHER. NBThe Photographie Kooms are over Le Duity Advertiser Office.

E, RIISFELDT, tf 735 Hongkong, 22nd April. 1872. P. BENNETT, ▾

D. H. TILLSC

& Co AKERS, COMPRADORES,

AND NAVAL CONTRACTORS, KOBE (RIOGO),

Agrets. B

"il 1089 Hongkonż. 26th December, 1870,

OMMERCIAL BILLIARD

AND

REFRESHMENT ROOMS. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. -Tifix-from-I—o'clock to 23918-

J. R. WHITE,

ti 630 Hongkong, 8th April, 1972,

JAPAN.

WANTED.

SITUATION in a Marcantile Office or

A Back at any of the Forts of China, Shang-W9 have abin day entakiabed ourselves it

Address . . ., care of Daily Press office. tf 1708 Hongkong, 6th October, 1871.

FODCHOW DOCK.

RIVER MIN.

LE above grants floored, DOCK, of the following Dimensione, viz: Length, 300

2m 840 Amoy, 1st May, 1572,

-DOOD & O.

Fill undersignal have established them.

selves as Merchants and Commission

EDWARD VERRIL,

guagesr..

(345

"TAROM nad sfter this daten BONUS of 20 per

zis will be allowed

to all Contributors; ancis Borns to be deduct si At once, whenever payment of Premia is to bo made.

No Policy fee will be charged. Risks acceptad and Policies of Insurance granted at the cur rent rates of Premium to the extent of $60,000, un buildings or en gouda stored therein.

WM. PUSIAU & Co.;

Agents. 3m 879 Hroglane, Íth May, 1872. No. 119.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

EVENDERS will be rectired at this Office, up to noon pa WEDNESDAY next, the 5th Jane, for the conveyance to India of the fol loving time-expired Indian Constables; ris:

To Calcutta-39, in on.

To Bombay-- men and I woman. To Madrus meu and I woman.

By Command,

CASES CHATEAU DE LA PICO.

100 TIERE. (Yellow Capsule)

50 casea CHATEAU DE LA PICOTIERE,

(Red Capsule.)

40

"

40

CHÂTEAU LEOVILLE. CHATEAU LAROSE,

20 CASES HAUT SALTERNE. BRANDY.

300 cases Superior Ola Pale COGNAC, (Bouliand.

BUTTER, FENARD'S First Quality, in 1 lb. bottles.

For Sale by

H. L. NORONHA. Ogwalde Terrnee, Wellington Street, Toughoug, 29th May, 1872.

·For 1000

Notices to Consignecs.

FROM CALCUTTA.

TES. S. Fenella, Burbo Williams, Master, having arrived in the harbour, is ready to discharge. Consignees of Cargo by her are pas quested to send in their Bills of Luding for countersignature to the undersigned, and take immediate delivery.

be landed Gergo ispoding the discharge will and sled at the risk and expense of the Cou sigucee without further notice.

N. MODY & Co.,

Agcuts.

`64 1024 Hongkong, Alat May, 1872.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND EINGAPORE.

NAM 8:15 Partostan kuving arrived from the

CECIL C. SMITH,

Acting Colonial Boerctary, Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 20th May, 1873. f7d 1011 Pots, Consignees of Cargo by har

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB

to the undersigned for countersignature, and to modista delivery of their Goods. accordance with a requisition impeding the discharge of Steamer

are requested to send in their Bill of Lading

Lake

Agents at this port, under the Fusor Style of madersigned baving taken over the pre. I certain Members, a MEETINGS of the will be landed and stored at Consignete, risk

FREWIN & Co.

HENRY FREWIN. EDWARD HERTON.

if 17 Swate, Jungary let, 1872.

D. II. J, SMITH and Mr. F. RAPP

mince heretofore known as the WEST utare Club will be held at 5 r. on WEDNES and expenes. POINT RICE MILIS, and the spacioua Gu-DAY, 5th June, at the Hongkong Clubs, to taka |

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. downs attached thereto; and saving added the into consideration u proposition for smalgama- 74 1015 Hongkong, 30th May, 1873, mnest approval Bashicca for olearing and pa- | ting with the Gymnasium, Swimming 'Datb, Fishing Rice, le prepared to fill order for all and Regatta Cluba, descriptions and qualities of and po

M: 8. TONNOCRY,

Hon. T 1012 -Hongkong, 30th May, 1872.

NOTIFICATION.

feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of M. ben duitted partopre in our free from feed tice at short notice. Special attention

receiving Vesela drawing 13 to 16 feet, as the the 1st September 1871. atate of the Tides wil allow. The Dock runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam. The above premises comprise a large Machine Shop containing

F. BLACKHEAD & Co. #613 Hongkong, 13 April, 1872.

1. HENDIQUES.

-

Con 120 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872.

A. MILLAR & CŐT.

Ho

OUSE, SHIP. AND STEAMBOAT

PLUMBERS.

WHITWORTH's 12-18OH SOBEW CUTTING GAP LATER, DRILLING AND SCREWING MACHINES,

A LARGE SKITHY, &.... £e,, 30.

STOWAGE OF CARGO, &c., &c. A large

OF

been

ER GARAKOSS GRANT is untherised to

sign var fra from this date.

BRADLEY & 0. tf 60 Salow, 3th March, 1872.

NOTICE.

and Mr. Joux F. SEAMAN, Jr., are tais M. SAMOUR CURRY, MR TUBIA PLAS Stock af Woods, Metal, &c., de, always on hand. day admitted partners in our firm in Hong-

The Dock Steam Tag Forng is available at tong and Chips,

all times to low requel to ar troma Seu, at dur

rent rate, os application to

J. B. LAMONT,

Buperintendent.

The jst of Charges for lighting

COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS.ng vessel een we obtained from

Messrs. NORTON, LYALL & Co., Hongkong. Mcuar, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Shanghai. tl 878

MayB

No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane, Opposite H.M. Naval Dock Yard

if 387 Hongkong, 1st March, 1871,

OLYPHANT & to.

f 1 Hongkong, Jat January, 1872.

M. THOMAS PICKERING DROWN in a partner in my business from this day, which will in fature be sunducted under the Style or Firm of E, Vincent & Co.

E. VINCENT. # 1876 Swatow, 2nd Octobor, 1871.

AMERICAN BARQUE MORRO CASTLE, FROM NEW YORK. Secretarysal are requested to send in their Billa NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named

will be given to selecting and perfectly' olean- Ling Rico for the California and Australian

markete.

The unsingas will be carried on under then has ass to the tromeses of His Tiekï und styirof BAFFLEti & Co. ---

WH WARD BATTLES. if 559 Hongkong; 21st March, 1972,

KERCHANTS MUTUAL NANINE. INSURANCE COMPANY. OF SAN FRANCISCO;

ANGAOED EXCLUSIVELY IN MARINE

INSURANCE

Palú up Capital---$900,000.00,

of Leading for countersignature to the nider- signed, and to take immediate delivery of their spargs misting teethscharge will be landed

Goode. and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

OLYPHANT & Co. tf 9-13 Hongkong, 21st May, 1872.

perial Russiau Majesty's Government that certain ships bearing the Russian flag had transported Chinese Ciclies to countries be. yond the seas, this trade being forbidden by the Government.

-- BRITISH SHIP CORONA, FROM

LONDON. His Imperisjesty's Legation bas there fore the honour to remind all Russinn .ONSIGNERS of Cargo by the above-named jects in China of this prohibition, and to beg veselare bereby requested to send in the Consulates that 1Ecp,should request all their Bill of Lading for countersignature to Russian aubjects wishing to purchase shina to the undersigned, and to take immediate delivery sign a formal declaration that they will not of their Goode.

HR.Undersigned neving been duly appoint. join in any such operations, which are cons

ed Agente of the above Company, are pre-dered illicit by var Government. pared to decept Marine Bieke on the car

terms

OLYPHANT & Co. 171990 Hongkong. 2nd July, 1869.

By order,

(Signed) A. KOYANDER,

Secretary of Ingation, 14 991 Hoogkong, 27th May, 1972,

Cargo impeding the vessel's discharge, will at ones be landed and stored at Consignes" risk and expense, by

MELCHERS & Co.,

"

tf 963 Hongkong, 20th May, 1872,

Agents