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號十四百七千四第 Arrivals

Jan-‍18, Kex-IN- Brit bk, 412, jug.

gren, Swatow January 18th, Ballast. ORDHE

Jan. 10, BANAN, Brit, ship, 760, Alleyna, Shanghai 15th January, Ballast.-011- MAN & CO. Jan, 19, CHI

CHINA, German str., 640, Hennings, Shanghai 16th Jag., General-Stems SIN & Co.

日二十二月二十年申壬治同

Banks.

"ONGKONG & SHANGHAL BANKING

CORPORATION.AZ

PAID UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars [RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.

Jourt of Director:- Chairman-T. PYEK, Esq Deputy Chairman-8. D. Sashoox, Esq. R.R. Bellion,

Malshar, Essi W. IL Forbes, Bag: G. B. Wethri Kr. 4. Joost, Eaqe

Jan. 10, GroBara, Fracoh brig, 176, Bacho. B. Lin, Bay.

lory, Amalaksit 6th January, General-

T. DEJENAR-

Jau. 19, HARWICH, Brit, bark, 618, Dickson.

Yokohama 2nd December, Bice and and Beans,ORDVIL

Jan. 19, Serguta, Briz ship, 1,212, Cary, Kobe 11th January, 24,000 picols Rice. -ROSSELL & Co.

Departares.

Jan. 18, China, stri, for Singapore, Penang

and Calcutta.

Jan. 18, ACANTHA, str., for Shanghai. JAD. 18, TRAFALGAR, str., for Shanghai. Jan. 18, PALAIA, for Rangova.

Jan. 18, FORMOSA, str., for Ayatov, S. Jan. 18, Cars, for Rangoon, Jaio. 18,

for Macao. CALLAO,

Jan, 19, MINDEN; for Bangkok.

Jan. 19, Her MAJESTY, for New York.

Jan. 19, Ruria, for New York.

Jau. 19, Chixa, str., for Canton.

Jan. 20, TavINE, for New York

Clearances

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE JANTARF 18TH.

Fortune, for Bangkok. Her Majesty, for New York. Formosa, str., for Swaton, &c. Acanthu, stc., for Slangbai. Trafalgar, str., for Shanghai. Sei nelle, for Manila.

Irvine, for New York.

Ritle, for New York.

Mindin, fer Bangkok.

Culian, for. Macao.

cutta.

Passengers.

Per Georges, from Amalakall,

stanageregi

HongkongJames Graig, Esq. Ohiof:Manager;

Shanghai-David McLean, Eag London Bankers-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

EVTEREST ALLOWED, "

Un Current eposit Accounts at thorate of I per cent, per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits

·For" 1 months' 2 pecconi, per wanum,

5

wit

7:12

LOCAL BILLS DISCOVETED

Credits-granted on approved Securities, and Avery dosorii Lam of Banking and Exchange

'sacted..

To be Lot.

TO LET

With immediate pomeari,

HONGKONG, MONDAY, 20TH JANUARY, 1873.

E of the Two Central HOUSES at the

Auctions,

POSTPONEMENT OF SALE,

PUBLIC. AUCTION.

M

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

一拜禮

銚十二月正英

Intimations.

港香

PRICE $23 PER MONTE

Intimations.

TO LET:

bility in our Firm soused on the 10k the croco Por Bobler for tu por Nat & Bu

R. H. W. HARDY's interest and responnt

Albany, a desirable residence. Gay wor

Optober last, and Mr. WILLIAM ARJOTT TREN: Water laid on, und ervellent servants quarters, HE Undersigned will sell by Public Auc- DuLL has been admitted a Partner from that Bent, 865 per month, and taxes......

141 63: Hongkong, 19th January, 7873.

TO LET U

BAT Dozirable RESIDENCE Enown ne PERSEPOLIS" sitiated in. Bonlata Road, containing 12 Rooma, (besides Basement Story) Bath Rooms, &c., Water and Gas throughout, also large Garden, Croquet Ground, Stabline; &o. Possussion on 15th March,

Apply to

BARRINGTON & ALGAR,

Howse Agests,

ZA

tf 22 Hourlong, 3rd January, 1973.

TO LET. FURNISHED ROOM, or two if required, A with HATH ROOM, Ocean bealthy locality Address W. P. care of office of this paper.

4 2137 Hongkong, 5th December. 3872- TO LET W or prior to that date if required, that possession on the 1st January next,

tion,

TRIS DAY.

the 20th day of January, 1878, at 2 o'clock P.M., instead of at the day and time provionuly advertised,”

......

At his Salos Rooms, Queen's Road

Aina Asortment of JAPANESE LACQUERED WARE, BRONZES IVORY CARVINGS, and SAT. SIMA POBORLAIN WARE, AC,

Comprising Work TABLES BOXES of various descrip. tion, Trays TABLES, Bronze VASES and ORNAMENTS, Tea SETS, S

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weigasd at 7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

At Auctioneer, 123 Hongkong, 20th January, 1328.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Commodions TWO-STORIED HOUSE situ. Draftgerated on London, and the obiefuted in Caine. Road, and known as Foreat whom ommercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Lodge" with Out-offices, Stabling, Conel- My boase, Aviaries, Garden, and also a Crognet America, China and Japan.

JAMOS GREIG, Chief Manager, Lawn attached. Hus Gus sad. Water laid

throcgboat

For further particulars, apply to

Offices of the Corporation,

Fo. 1. Onsen's Boad East, [06] Hongtong, 37th November, 1879,

AGRA BANK LIMITED.

A

E. D. NISSOON & Co. tf 1842 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1872.

ME TO LET.”

NOFIOS is borsby given, that in accordance Allany. Apply to

with instructions received from the Board

of Directors, the HONGKONG BRANCH will boued on 31st December, 1972, after which date Marra Gitaan & CA will act an Agente for the Bank at this Port

X. HUGHES, Manager, Hongkong Branch. 2, Queen's Bord East,

Hongkong, 13th December, 1872. (3m 9178)

CHINA TRADEES' INSURANJE. COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

conformity with the Special Resolutiums adopted and confirmed at the Extraor: China, str., for Singapore, Penang and Cal diary Mestinga of Shareholders held on the 1st and 15th instants, altering Clauses Nos. 130, 181, 132, and 133 the Artioles of Asociation, (auch changes to take effect from 1st Novem ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.

Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributers, wher ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the met amount of promin contribaled by rach,..... One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, according to the number of shares held by each.

AUGUSTINE HEARDY& Co.,

General Agente, tf 314 Hongkong, 15th Fabruiry, 1872.... IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

3 Europasne.

Par Buiffeurs, from Kobe,

Meesra, H. H. Euziero and A. Ganesand.

Per China, ate, from Shanghai-

1 Cabin and 50 Chinese deck,

Per Chita, kt., for Singapore, &j-

Mr. Stereos, erds. Piper and Morton, Messrs. O. Bannon and J. Hans, and 184 Chinose.

Per Acanthy, etc., for Shanghai, Mr. Wright and 52 Chinese.

Reports

The British bark K-kin-kee reporta left Syatow at 18th January, bad fresh N. N. widu sod fine weather throughout.

The German steamship Oking reports left Shangbai on 16th January, bad strong. N.E. monsoon till off Swatow, when got moderate and light to arrival. Passed the Fresch mail steamibips Polga and Peils at noon on the 18th, off the Bro hers, and on Saturday night off Pedro Branco, puse two stearicra, DO known, bouad, North.

The French brig Georges reports left Amala- kell (Pellew Islands) on 6th January, had strong. N.E. winds till the 13th, then N.N.B. blowing heavy gala for 12 honra; after which had trong N.E. monsoon till sight of land on the morning of the 18th, when got N.W. winds to

Arrival,

Insacing Houses and other Buildings Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur ing and Farming Stock. Ships in Port, Har bours, or Dock, and the Cargoen of such Ship also, Ships-Huilding and Repairing Bargoe and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, Canala, azd Goode on board such Vessels thronghout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FORETAN COUNTRIES, PROM LOSS OR DAMAGE rv FIRE.

The Undoraigned, Agents for the above Com-. paay, are prepared to grant, Policies against FIRE to the extent of 300,000 on any one First Olas Risk.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 00. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867. THE LONDON ASSURANOM

INCORPORATED DY ROYAL CHARTER

·HIS MAJESTY LINGGKORGE THE FIRST,

A.D. 1720,

Ni

FIRE DEPARTMENT. Pulises issust for long or short periode at current rates

A discount of 29%, allowed;

LIFE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000, unreasonable terms.

undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows The British shig Bunica reporta left Shang. Polisies at current rates, payable either hern,

MARINE DEPARTMENT. BE bai on 15 January at had all in London, or at the principal Ports of India, N,N,E. winds with thick bazy weather till the Lamocks, milnight of the 15th, when the wea China, and Australia. ther gut more moderate, bat continued bazy, Intier part N.N.W. and N. to arrival. Took Bongkus pilot at 3 pm on the 13th, making the passage in 72 hours from pilot to pilet.” ..., The British alip Swiffaure Teports left Kobe on 11th January, leaving had fine weather the first two days: after which had equally weather. weather end pochi rain; "paund through the Losch Group on the 14th; from thence had strong Northerly and N.E. winds, increuaing to a gals on the 16th, with a beavy asa, moderated on the 18th, and sentirsel fing to arrival. The steamer City of Exeter arrived at Kube from Osaka for orders, being loaded for Amoy na the Sunfftiure a leaving the steamer Shaftes adopted and confirmed at the Extraor bury arrived on the 9th January, Too Gurmaginary Meetings of Shareholdere beklo the bark Andreu, and unather German back were loading a Danka,

The British lark Harwich reports left Toto hama on December 2nd, und moderata weather tiil Saturday January dib, when in lat. 339 N., long, 134.34 E, experienced a beary W, and SW. güle with a terrifices, lasting forty might hours, during which shifted cargo, ses sweep ing the decks fure and aft, washing a bout from the devity, washing sway bulwarki, batoh tay- paolings, head bards, and doing orter daauge, lower foretopauil was blown clean away, whilst under reeted sails, bote-to for twa daga; after which it moderated enfficienty to enible cargu to, be trimmed, "bat.S.W. gales sontinued to the Bashees or 16th January, when got strong XE, monsoon to arrival,

Vessels Expouted at Hongkong, (Correctedto Date.)

Frami

Dates.

, HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. af 1365 Hongkong. 28th July, 1872

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).

NOTICE.

TN conformity with the Special. Besolutions

3rd March and 13th April, nitering Class Faz 10%, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Artinies of Association, (such changes to take effect from 1st January, 1872), the Nat Praits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.

Beach.

Too thinda (rds) to all contributors, whe

ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by. One third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve

Food,

OLYPHANT & Co.,

General Aguite. t-715 Hangkong, 17th April, 1872. jan

NOTICE.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

HR anal rates for Fire Insurance on the various classes of Buildings and their con tenta will remain an follow until further no VeNaS. Queen of the Sea, Penarth... May 11

tice, viz: Detached New York... May 18

and semi-detached Gluagow..

Tuna B

Dwelling Housea (removed from parvent the town and their soz tente, Orber Dwelling Houses (similarly

situated) and their contents

percent. Offices and Godowns and their

contenta.

Himalaya.

Sultana (a)

East......

Amicitia.......

.....Glasgow..... Joly $1

Warrior...... New York,.....Aug. 3

· Green Jacket...... „Newcastle

F. H. Drews......

Willy Rickmere....Cardit...

Kenilworth.

Deutschland....

Jate of Wight...

Freye..........

percent

HR BLUE BUNGALOW, situated in the

E R. BELILIOS.

1889 Hoarkong, 25th October; 1872. TO LET. TWO GRANITE GODOWNS, fronting on The Praya a: Wanobai.

Apply to

E. E. BURROWS & SONS. f 1788 Hongkong, 8th October, 1872.

TO LET.

¡With immediate possession). MAT highly desirable and commodious A leue, FAIRLUA." started in. Bonbam Road West, and formerly in the arcuation of ROBERT MCMURDO, EB. There are 12 Booms, 3 Stalled-stable, Coseb-honse, Harness Room, large Kitchen Garden, and Pleasure Granda, Gas and Water laid through. out. Apply to

ED. SHABY & TOLLER,

172, Hongkong, 25th January, 187:

Soheitora,

-SUN: FIRE OFFICE,

TAROM and after this date, and until furtoer

uotice, & dimount of "Twenty per cent. (Japon the current local rates of prenia, will be allowed upon Insurances effected with this ofhoe..

A. G. ROOG & Co.,

Agents Ať 1157 – Hongkong: 24th June, 1972. LIVERPOOL AND LUNDON AND GLUBE

INSURANCE COMPANY.

FROM this date, notil farther stine, a die. count of Twenty per ocuit. (20/3 upon the current local rate al premis will be allowed upon insuranos efected with this Compong.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & COG

Agents,

tr 1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.

NOTICE:

ROYAL INSURANCE: COMPANY.

www.

17 ROM and after thus date, a Discount of 20 per cent. on the current rates of Tremis will be allowed to all contributor.

D

of 1162

ROBERT S. WALKER & Co.,

Agents, Royal Insurance Company. lengkong, 34th June, 1972. CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Undersigned has received instractions

Im

BIRLEY. WORTHINGTON & Co.

Banghai, Sth January, 1878.

B. CARDROSS GRANT has beet ad

PE BRADLEY & C.

Mmitted a Partner in our finn

tf 1 Swalow, 1st January, 1873.

TEEN DERS will be received at this Convalato till noon TO DAX, the 20th instant, for

tnquese. Gauboat Gemoer,

Spestilention and other information may be olta nod at tha aams Consulate.

A. G. ROMANO.

Vice-Consul. Portuguese Consulate General,

Hongking, 11th Jangry, 1875. [8d 65

WINTER LECTURES.

Sixth LECTURE of the SERIES descon EAs in the ST. ANDREW BALL,

H. F. LASCHEN and Mr. U. W.GISTIDE Mhave this day been admitted partners in our Bim in Hongkong and China, S

WM. PUSTAU & Co. 6m 2 Hongkong, 1st Juary, 1875.

(NOTICE.

HR authority given to A, E, H. DAVID Le THE La sign our name in Hongkong in horeby withdrawn, and Mr. S. J. Davro is admitted a I partner in our Firm in China from this date.

BOENDE. D. RASSOON & COM

1m 3 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873,

will be delivered by the Venerable Arok-

CITY HALL, TO-MORROW, the 21st instant, at 9PM. Subject :-Arabía and ita Fath.

Tickets for the remaining four lectores, $3, or for Single Lecture, $1 each, may be had Trom

LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. 5 105 Hongkong, 17th January, 1873. VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

GENERALMEETING of the Subscribers

1 and 2; WESTEQURNE VILLAS,

Apply to

BAWLING, MEDIEN & O....

Archát, sis, &e. 130 Hongkong, 2018 January, 1873. FOR SWATOW, AMOY. AND FOOCHOW.

THE departure of the Steamship

"KWANGTUNG"

for the above ports, is POSTPONED I TO,

MORROW. Ale 21st instant, at 10 AM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to, 28 19

DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & Co. Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

„FUR SINGAPURE,

THE French Barque quan

"AMIRAL DEFOUX » will have quick despatol.

For Froight or Passare, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. t124 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873,

FOR SAIGON.

THE

* HAVE this day admited Mr. J. ALADOR (1 to this Olab will be held in the Cab 41 British Barque

partner in my firm, which will henceforth. Building, na FBLAY next, the 24th inat, at to sell by Public Auction, (for account of be conducted under the style of METRE, ALADOR 6 PM, Íve the purpose of

$300/

By order, it may concern, m

SATURDAY,

the 25th January, 1978, at 11 s’clookva‚E,, On Beard. —

The late German Barque

MARIE,!

as ebs now lies at Wurchai, wită one Anobor and 30 Fallone Chaix attached

The ship bad new Matal about 15 months and has Iros, Knces shmaghout. ago, when are was refastened with Metal Bolta; ;

TERMS OF S.-Half the mount to be paid at the fall of the batzuer, nad the remain

71.7%

Auctioneers,

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.;

191 Hongkong, 18th January, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ADOLFE E. MEYER. 8m 5 Hitchong, Jat January, 1873. }\big" interest "und responsibility of Mas ADOLF HIEDE in our firm at Canton and Hongkong, ceased, on the Blat Décember, 1872.

From this day Mr. OTTO BENECKS becomes parter in both bodees, & val

CARLOWITZ & Co. 3m 9 Hongkong, lat January, 1878..

NOTICE, AN

B

of unfirming the Rule. J. S. KNOWLES,

Flor. Secrotury. 28.115 Honetory, 17th January, 1873, HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

"ORESSWELL.” Ch. White,, Master, will meet with quick des- patch for the above nort,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BOURJAU & Co.

| 1€ 126 Hongkung, 20th January, 1873..

FOR NEW YORK.

THE 41 American Barque

General Yearly MEETING of the Chamber will he hold on MONDAY, thos “ADELIA CARLETON," 27th ineiant, at 8 P., at the Rous of the having the greater portion of her cargo engaged, Chamber, CITY HALL, to receive the Report of will load at the and Whampoa as above, nod the Committee and statement of the accounts men with quick despatch. For Freight, apply to Blat, 1872.

OLYPHANT & Co. #12 Hongkong, 90th January, 1873.

TEJENIGEN DEUTSCHEN. welche sich

Sterstary. D für den Bac siner Beutseben Kirabe au

By order,

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

123 104 Hongkong, 36th January, 1873, HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT-COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHARKÆOLDERS.

der on delivery, in Mexican Dollars weighed at M HERMANN STOLTEROIT bas of the Foretary for the year ending Decembar been authorized to our Br.

BESSE & O... if 11 Hongkong, 1st January, 1878

interest and responsibility of Mr. C. 1. HESBALNA in var áru piskes from this

ONS. J. GAUPP & Co. 12 Honkong, 3let December, 1879. THE NOTICE, FLORA G MR EDUARD CHARTEL is authorized to 17sign car firm per procuration from this RE DIVIDEND at the rate of 16 per cent. CHINA TRADERS' INFURANCE COM-

✔THB Undersigned hus, recoived: instructions to call by Public Anction, (for account of whom it may concern,) ou

MONDAY,

date.

the 27th January, 1873, at 11 o'óicok A.M... at their Auctions Salas coms Queen's Road,date.

· MASTS, SPARS, YARDS, ANCHORS, CHAIN, Running and Standing GRAB, SAILS, BLOCKS, and INVENTORY

Be Jala German Hargus " Marie" TERMS OF SALS-Cusb before delivery Merican Dollars weighed at.7.1.7.

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.

Auctiovicers.

122 Hongkong, 1886 January, 187. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE FURNITURE,

TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bave received instructions to sell by Public Anotion,

OD

THURSDAY,

the 30th January, 1879, at 2 o'clock P.M., At the premises occupied by the AGRA BANI, LIMITED, Queen's Rood-

G. DCBOST & 06.

from this date. * RUSSELL & C

www.tice

per annum, or 36 per share, declared at the Ordinary Half yearly Meeting of. Share | 1 13 Hongkong, Tat fanpary, 1873. ||

holders held thùs day, will "be' payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING CORPO. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. H. H. | niTION on and after SATURDAY next, the our firm cesad in the 31st December last,

WARDEN and M. DAVIN KING, Jr., in 18th instant Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company for War Mr. E. V. Seorang is admitted a partner wants.

By crder of the Board of Directors.

· AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

General Agents. 1112 Hongkong, 16th January, 1873. HONGKONG RACE FUND, 1973.

I`HE SUFSCRIPTION LIST às new-lying

at the HosUKONG ÜLER.

E. ARTHUR,

Hon. Treasurers tt 48 Hongkong, 7th January, 1878.

HIND THOMPSON &

S 14 China, lat January, 1873.

·NOTICE, MA

THE interest of Mr. H. L. NOKORRA, in the

Printing Establishment of the Underalgo en, cossed on the Wit of September last,

Mr. D. NOBOXHA, degjor, has re-usarmed' the managing business of the office.

NORONHA & SONS.

8m 9249 Hongkong, 24th December, 1372. NOTIOS.

Road.

TH. KOFFER

9m 1998 Hongkong, 36th October, 1872.

THE

INVITE INSPECTION OF

DREN'S GOODS:

The whole of the DINING RIM, DRAW.URING uy tomporary absence from the Colony, Mr. 8. VoELEEZ mill assume tha ING ROOM BEDROOM, and OFFICE FURNITURE, of English and Chinese Man ungement of the MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queer'PECIALITIES in LADIES and CHIL faotare Damask florered CHAIRS and COUCHES, Marble-top TABLES, MIRRORS, ENGRAVINGS, OLOCKS, CARPETS, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, LAMPS, WARDROBES, CRESTS of DRAWWR IRON BEDSTEADS, Cheval and Toilet GLASSES, Marble-top WASESTAND, and Dressing TABLES.

&a..

1 COTTAGE PIANO, by John Broushood & Bona, London.

9 CHURE'S IRON SATER Tenk COUNTERS, DESKS, and Book PRESSES.

to. TERMS OF SALn-Cash before delivery in Mezicua Dollara weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at pur. ohaters risk on the fall of the hammer. 129 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

THE ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is call. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG

ed to the future distribution of the Pro- fits of this Company, two-thirds (2/5rde) of divided amongst all Uontribatore of Luainess, which, after payment of intercet, will now bo whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pfo tậm to the amount of Nett Premis aontributed.

WM. PUSTAŬ & ̈ ́O......,"

Agents

et 668. Hongkong. Dib April, 1872. PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FROM this date, until further netice, a die current long! rates of premis will be allowed upon inearances effented with this Company, DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & C6,

4gents

tl 1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1879.

THE UHUNA FIRE INSURANOR: COMPANY, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG. China and Japan, and, af Singapore, GENCIES all the Treaty Porte of goa, and Penang.

Risks accepted, and Polisice of Insurance and at the rates of Premium current at the above-mentioned Ports.

No obsrge for Policy fees.

5

JAS. Secretary

· COUGHTRIE;

Hongkone, at Movember 1871. Tel IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCECOMPANY BEDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.

STIL further notise the following Aupual Rates will be charged for Fire Insurance

Detached & semi-detached Dwell

ing Houses removed from town, i per cent..

and their contents. Otherdwelling Homes,nocdstrist

their contents."

per cent Godowns, Officer, Stops, &c., and 1 per cent

ly as such, and their contents.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., M Agents Imperial Fire Insurance Company *# 884 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865.

QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.

180M and after This date, and until farther notice, s Discount of Treaty per cent (20%) upan onrrent local rates of Premin, will be resurned on Inaprapces against fire, effected with this Ofios.

„NOETON, LTALL & 06,

Agents

„Aug. 3

Hamburg.

Aug. 19

Cardiff.

Aug. 20

Cardiff.

..Aag. 21

Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates, will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Policies

..Penarth

Aug, 21

Not exoeding 10 dage el per cent. "

Cardi

Aug. 25

Not exsing... ) month I per cent. Above 1 month, and not

25th June, 1872 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE.

Channel Queen......Cardir. ..Sept 2

Yakohus

... New York...Sept. 6

Ticard.............Cardif

Iphigenis. H$283........ Tyburzia Sex Guli (4).

„Cardif

Cardia.

..Sept. 70 Sept. 16 Supt. 20 Indoa.......................Sept. 25. Fastmonth. Voi ·20 Luoden.. „Nov. 20 Fáverpool....Now." -20- ..Nov. 23 Nov, 20 .D.c.

Coigforth Deucalion (a) Genre: ish.... Sylvia (). Sarpedon (a) ...........Liverpool.

Lontun...... Hamburg

• Auction Sales To-day.

J. M. ARMSTRONG.

Japanese Goods.

NOMICE.

A

TIBE Vadersigned begs to inform the Resi

dente of tine Colony, that be sy ready to

give LESSONS in ENGLISH and FRENCH, and i

exceeding

Above $ months, and not

eabeeling! Abov@months, the fallennual rate ofl.

BOBT.6. WALKER & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company, *** 17:55 Hongkoňa. 13th September, 186A JAJNDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM. TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 187; LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1848.

TÜLE undersigned, having been appointed.

bones of 20 per on

KONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In The Bankruptcy of JAMES WILLIAM PARO and Bed & IN EDWARD GALL. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Meging of

the Creditors of the said JAMES WIL LIAM PEARCE And BENSAXIS EDWARD GAIN, late of Victoria, Shipchandlers, will be bekt pursuant to the 151st Session of the Bankruptcy Ordinance, in the Supreme Court House, on Thursday, the 2nd day of January, 1978, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, before FarDERICK

HÜBENER in our Erm ́cesses this day; Our business will in fature be carried on under the style of BocasAU & Co.

treat and responsibility of Mr. H. É.

New Trimmed HATS, New BONNETS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, New Waterco

and Shaded RIBBONS.

die Bildung einer Deutech Evangelischen Ge-. weinde inferersiren, werden ersucht sich zni ejner, remeinsamen Berathang im Locale des Clabs Germania, sm Dienstag den Alten dieses Abends 9 Uhr einfinden zu wollen.

1971

Das Provisorisoke Comité

PANT, LIMITED.- THE DIVIDEND of Dollars Two Hundred and Fifty (250) per share, declared at the Scrents Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders held this day, will be payable on or after the 20th instant.

Dividend Warrants can be bad at the O of the Company, No. 48, Queen's Road, on op- plication.

By order,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &. Co,

General Agents. Im 198 Hongkong: 18th January, 1871

LÖST.

N the 17th inst, a Small Brown TERRIER 174 ISPAY The Ender will be rewarded if required by addressing "X. F. Z., care of Daily Press Office,

7d 118 Hougkong, 18th January, 1879.

A

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

WANTED.

N ENGINEER competent to upervise

the Engines of the FIRE BRIGADE.

He will be expected to see that the Engines are kept in proper order, and be present at all Imperial sad Polish Walking BOOTS, White Inspections and Fires.

Application to be made to the Superintendent Mr. G. A. WIELEN has been admitted a part-Satin BVOTS and SHOES.

of the Fren Arzgans, het in the same, and our firm from the First of

By Comwand January next will coneist of the following.

QECIL SMITH, membera ---

Acting Colonial Secretary, FRIZETTS, CRINOLINES, CORSETS, | Culonin! Secretary's Offive," and DRESS IMPROVERS.

Hongkong, 15th January, 1873. [78 101

Mr. ADOLPH THroden BourjaT, Mr. ERNST HEULE, Mr. BUDOLPH BOURJAU,

AND

Mr. GUSTAV ADOLPH WIELER.

BOURJAU, HUBENER & C

Hongkong & China, 3let Dec., 1872. [1m 2274

YANGTÈZE IN TRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAL

NOTICE,

Linen COLLARSand CUFFS, TIES, BOWS and COLLARETTES.

Evening Dress SILKS and Made-up Evening COSTUMES.

DRESSES made-up in prevailing styles.

33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 56 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1873.

NOTICE.

FOR SALE. PAIR of Manila PONIES, with Double HARNESS, and a First-class Four-wheel CARRIAGE, in good order, Apply at Haw- KIND HOUSE REPOSITORY.

A

Also for sale, Best English HAY and OATS.

£ 100 Hongkong, 17th January, 1953.

PIANO TUNER FROM LONDON..

DIANO-FORTES tuned and regulated en FOB-Poderate terus, or Mr. O. R. TRATCHER

Oriental Hotel.

THE PROPOSED EXHIBITION HIS Association has geclared a DIVIDENDT FLOWERS, &c, will be held in the

to Fuley, Hollers of the final year ending ITU GARDENS ON THURSDAY and FRIDAY, September Sütlic1-79, of 95 per cent, on the the 13th and 14th days of February next. rat premia montributed, which is payable at eac Intending Exhibitors are requested to for

is payable at e Office, on or after this dużo,

ward the abere of the classes they intend to Policy Fobiers are requested to send in pure exhibit in, and the amount of sprice in super- ficial square feet they are likely to require, to ticulars of beir contributions.

RUSSELL & Ooj

Mr. Fos, Saporintendent of the Government Agenda. Gardens, on or before MONDAY, the Sed of

February

Hurran, Baquire, Deputy 1 89 Hongkong, 11th January, 1874

of the Supreme Court, the Olléer appointed by the Supreme Court sitting je Bankruptcy

Proofs of Debts will be received, and Creditora who have not proved, or who shall not then prove, will be ezeladed from the benefit of any Dividend that may be declared, and all elaina not proved will be disallowed.

W. E. ALEXANDER,

Official Assignee. BS Hongkong, 13th January, 1873

AREA NOTICE. HE Undersigned havs this day BEMOVED

Tther offer to Box 8, Gough Ströveks

ROBS WALKER & Co, 10 17. Hongkong, 3rd Jausory, 1873

NOTICE,

APTAIN LONGIN will not be responsible for any debta qontracto either by the oflcera or she drew of the French Steamer Alexandre Lovely

2297 Hoogkung, 24th December, 1872,

· WANTED.

SITUATION BOOKKEEPER » GENERAL CLERK Bost reference Address * Q. Z.; office of this paper.

Im 12271 Hongkong, 30th December, 1972

TEA-TASTER CLERK.N THE Advertiser, who has come out seeking, desires an engagement above. Would dispense with Salary for the first Six Months.

Address "P.C." The Club, Fooohaw." t 2075 Fonoliow, 21st Novamber. 1872

INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY,"

LIMITED.

Testimonials of ability from the German Cluba in Japan may be seen on application.

1m 2253 Hongkony, 27th. December, 1872.

All Potted Plants unnat be cent to Mr. FORD at the Public Gardens on the 12th of February, | TO

Cat Flowers and-Vegetables must be sent în not inter than 10 AM on the 18th February. and cannot be received after that hour.

The Erbibition will be opened on both days 66,3xM., and closed at 6 P.M.

Prices of admission on the first day, 31; on the second day, 20 cents.

Admission Tickets for the first day may be obtained from Mekara. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, or at the entrances to the Gardens.

On the second day, payment must be made

1

at the doors.”

Hongkong, 10th January, 1873.

OFFICE OF THE CHINA. TRADERS' IN- SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO,

EX O. 6. S. CO'S S S. GLAUCUS, FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the undersigned not Inter than the 20th instant, for abipment per SARPEDON.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenta.

40 113 Hongkong, 17th January, 1873,

S. S. PRIHO.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE CONSIGNEES of Cargo per 5, 6. INDUS, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

from London, in connection, with the abore steamer, are bereby informed that their HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that

Goods are landed and stored at their rink in in accordance with the Sith Ulameo of the Artioles of Association of the Company, the1ONTRIBUTORS of basiness to the above the Gidowns of the Pier Company, whence Sixth Call of Twelve Dollars and Fitly ocate Company are riquested to furnish the delivery may be obtained from SATURDAY

Daderigned, on or before the 1st proximo, with MORNING per share is payable on the S1st December ear- rent, at the LONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKende1 31st October last, in order that the per- tination, talese intimation is received from the meme, of premis contributed during the year

Optional Cargo will he forwarded to its des [ING CORPORATION.

Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent. percentage on the two-thirds (2-3rds) of the pro- Consignees before 4. TO-DAY requesting THE Steamers from Calcutta, connecting at sunan will be charged on all calls said oflers for the said year set aside for them, my it to be landed here.

Gella with the wails, learing Honglong | that day on 20th February 6th March, and 3rd April, CANAL will proceed to SOUTHAMPTON via the SUEZ

A. McIVER

"P&O SN: 00.

NOTICE.

Buperintendent. 43 Bongkong, 6th January, 1873. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀*** NORTH BEITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY FAROM and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD Lukaranses, viz:----

Not exceeding 1 month) of the annual rate Above 1 month and not arosed?} 9

g And not aroeed; } 6 ingi

Above 3 months)

đo.

do.

«COMPANY OF HAMBURG. ⠀⠀ Abare 6 months the full annus) rate.

On and after this date, a discount of 50 par Agents for the above Company are pre-cont, off the above rates will be allowed to in pared to accept riska against Firs, abject to a agrara, EDINAGYAPAN SE

GILMAN, & Co, dzenia, North British & Mercantile Insurance Company

if 1167 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872,

NOTICE

IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.

SIBUSSEN & Co.,

ef 39 Hongkong, 16th November, 1972. --

ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY TH

By order,

Beratury.

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

166 Hongkong, 10th December, 1872

NOTICE.

bearranged. After the above date the accounte will be adjusted in conformity with the books, of the Company, and no aleration made.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

General Agents. 258 18 Hongkong, bbl January, 1873.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

TAIMITED..

ING 31ST DECEMBRA, 1872.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after TUES DAT, the flat instant, at noon, will be subject to Font and landing ebarges,

O. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent

7

tf 114. Hongkong, 16th Janua: y, 1-73

8. S. AUGUST LEFFLEE, FROM BATAVIA AND SINGAPORE.

PERSONS desirous of applying for the post

of SUFERINTEN LENT of the SAI-ApruerMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END LOBS HOME, Ulf pluss comminaioate with the Indersigned, who will afford any informs

HE abore steamer haring arrived, Con

ignoea will please read their Bills of tion candidates may require

CONTRIBUTORS of business to the abort Lading to the Undersigned for Countersigaa. The Salary is 2 per minus, logether with mentioned Company are hereby requented ore, and take inruodiale delivery of Cargo,

tree Quarters and Board.

THE

to hand to the Underafgned before the First

Cargo remaining on board after noon TC B. G. THOMSETT, day of March next, pepers showing their con- MORROW, the 5th inet, will be landed and

tributions for the year ending 31st December,

.

For the Trustees, 2143. Hongkong, 7th December, 1872.

NORTON, LTALL & Co. 1872, in order that their share of the divisible stored at Consignees risk and expense. profits may be fecertained. Should each Con-

Agents. K.K. PRIV OESTEBESION, VERSIONE inters fail to render the returne spesified, tf 44° Hongkong, 4th January, 1973.

RUNGSGESELLSCHAFT. “DONAU,”

their sopqunti will be made ng in conformity VIENNA, LIMITED

MANN? with the book of the Company,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES IRPLANT là Gai,

MARITIMES. Geral agents for the abure Company, if 24 Hongkong, let January, 1873.

Undersigned, having been appointed |

General Agents, are prepared to grant Marine Basks at durent BONGKONG AND CHINA GAS" COM- rates.

MELCHERS &÷Co

6m 2119 Hongkong, Ist Desember, 1872.

BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY;

PANY, LIETVED.

NOTICE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

"NONSIGNEES' of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Løding

to the undersigned for countersignature, and Lake immediate delivery, this Cargo has been

No fire insurance ina been effected,

risks on behalf of this Office, by First | Detached & semi-detached Dwell per cent) DRON and after this date the following rates Undersigned having been appointer Traneler Books of this Company will lauded and stored at their risk and expense.

FIVE Undersigned le authorised to accept

Olena Steamers and Sailing Ships.

A. MeIVER. Agent.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1867.

QURAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY: LONDON,

INRPORATED 1819.

£1,000,000, THE Undersigned baving been appointed

LEDUOTION IN THE KAFES OF FERMIUN,

ing Houses, removed from town perabutm.

and their contents."

ly sa anghat their content.

Other dwelling Honacaused atriste)

Godowns, Offices, Shops, &, and

their contents.

will be charged SHORT PERIOD I surances, ri

Not exceeding Tan days of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month lal theannulate Above 1 month..

4 and not exceed

On and after this date, a disopant of 20 per Above 9 mothe cent, off the steve rates will be allowed to far and not oquod

"Agents for the above Company are prestrets. solicits their kind patronage. Teres moderate, parod to ancept Marine Bisks and iseve Policies

Apply to J. M.. HABLON, Na. 19, Aberdeen a current rates. Street, Hongkong."

2m 2159 Hongkong, 31h Docenter, 1872.

..

GILMAN & Co, Agente, North British and Mercantile

Inawrance Company.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &. C.

1168 Hongkong, 24th Jung, 1672

of 1961 Hongkong. 7th June, 1887)

.do.

ing........... Above 6 months the full annual rate.

GIER, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. if 675 Hongkong, 13th August, 1869;"

-Manager.

be CLOSED from the 12th to $1st inst., THE

U. BERTRAND, Agente in Hongkong for the above-named both days included..

Principal Agent A. NEWTON, Company, are preparedto grant Policies gamet

Ea B. 8. * £va,” 10th April, Sea Fiska st currentraten.

GBAO of TEB 1 and 2, 2 cases Merchandise. 294.23 Fongkong, 3rd January, 1578 RUSSELL & Co.

Ea Sindh." #7 1022 Hongkong, Jet April, 1868:

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRAUT. - GF, 53, ...

KP in diamond LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,

*** ***

1 case Medicine. ... 1 buc Cotten. THAT Commodions Family RESIDENCE,

Hoogly," 10th November, 1879. No. 14, Shelley Street, containing 8 Rooma | TCM, Nɔ, 1................. 1 Merchandisi HR Dadersigned having been appointed and Servants Quarters. TER

Apply to Agent in Hongkong for the above Com pany, are prepared to grant Marine riaku st CITent ratua.

MAUGUSTINE HEARD-& G6.

if 471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1868,

RAWLING, MEDLEN & Co,

Architects, Over Hongkong Dispensary, tf 2070 Hongkong, 25th November, 1879.

crees

Es** Tigre," "2nd November. D&T, 312, B&O, No. 100, 102, 103, LBP. No.8. 630, 1919

Sundries, 3 crace Shirtinge. 1 case Merchandise, I cape Wine,

11 1770 Hongkong, 20th December, 1879,