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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4744. 號四十四百七十四第

As Arrivals.

Jan, 28, NEU GRANADA, German bark, 350, Batter, Whanpon 22nd January, Gene- Tal.ED. SCHELLÚASS & Co. Jan 28, ESMERALDA, Span, sbr., 247, Bi- baso, Amoy 22nd January, General- E. J. SAGE.

Jan. 23, Graucus, Brit, str., 1,604, Wilding, Shanghai 16th January, and Foochow 21st, General.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

· Departures.

Jos23, SUMATRA, str., for Bombay, &c. Jan, 23, Toxosa, str., for Swatom Jun. 23, Coquer, er, for Shangbui. Jan. 23, NonNA, str., for Swatow. Jan. 28, H.L.C.M. g-b. Pewn-CHAT, for

Cruise.

Jan, 23, STARLIGHT, for Bangkok. Jan, 23, TAUNTON, for Kobe. -Jan-2, BANAN, for Manila-

Jan. 28, ANSA DOROTHEA, for Saigon.

Clearances.

AT THE HARBour Master's Orrion,

JANUARY 23RD.__.

Coquet, sir, for Shanghai.. Matlah, for Iloilo.

Passengers.

Por Emmerakta, okr., from Amoy,~~.

1 Baropeus and 80 Chinese.

Per Glaucus: str., from Shangbok, &ö.,--

日六十二月二十年申壬治同

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

To be Let.

TO 'LET.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 24TM¤ JANUARY, 1879.

PAID UP CAPITAL5,000,000 of Dollaro No. 1 and 2, WESTBOURNE VILLAS,

situated on the Bonham Road; · RESERYS FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.

Apply to

RAWLING, MEDLEN & On..

Archit ot, do:

Oourt of Director

- Chairman-T, PYEE, Esq. Deputy Chairman S. D. SASSOON, Esq. E, B. Balion, Reg.

Melchers; Esq.

. . Forbes, Eng A. facas, kaq.

11. 8. Lariana, Esq.

G. F. Weller, Beq.

tf 130 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

TO LET,

With immediate possession,

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Auction, in their. Sales Boom,

Queen's Box,.

""""

THIS DAY

the 24th January, 1873, at noon,

JAMS, BACON, Tart FRUITS, VINEGAR,

Notices of Firms.

百拜禮

R. WILLIAM ALUXANDER STUR-

from this dat

ELLES & Oo.. Im 119 Amor, 1st January, 1878.

NOTICE.

established ourselves ht

CIGARETARS and Cigarette PA PBR, As W bure this day. Cat Hentages Desk-

ONE of the Two Crotial HOUSES the style

Manugera BengkongJames Greig, Eng. Obief Manzger. Shangbai–David MoLean, Esq. London Bankers-London and County Bank. HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of1 per cent, per annem on the daily balance.

On Fixed Depositrimi -

For 3 months 2 por.cant per anaran,

10

LOCAL BILLA Discomsten. Graditegated on approved Securities, und every description of Banking and Exchange

Cousinegs transacted.

Drafts granted on London, and the chief cotatoercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1. Queen's Road East, #10891

Hongkong. 37th November, 1872.

AGRA BANK, LIMITED.

www

Albany, a desirable residence. Gas and Water tid on, and excellent serrauts' quarter. Rent, $65 per month, and taxco,

Idi 68. "Hongkong, 19th January, 1873.

·TO. LET:

FRAT Desirable: RESIDENCI known an *PERSEPOLIS" situated in Bonbum Road, coûtsizing 12 Rooms, (besides Basement Story, Bath Rooms, &o,, Water and Gas throughout, alas lurge Garden, Groquet Ground, Stabling, do Possession on läth Marab.

Apply to

PARRINGTON & ALGAR

House Agenta. Hougtong, 3rd January, 1873..

TO LET A with BATH ROOM, it's central and FURNISHED ROOM, or two if required, bealthy hality. Address "W. P." care of office of this paper,

....

tt 2137 Hongkong, 6th December, 1872.

TO LET WITA possession on the 1st January next, or prior to that date if required, that Commodious TWO-STORIED HOUSE sito ated in Gaine Baad, and known as "Forest Ladge," with Uut-offices, Stabling, Goanh house, Arincies, Ganies, and also a Croquet

throughout.

BRAID Porkit BOOKS, Fanoy Needle and Firm of SIMON, BVERSE 16, CASES, Tuy WATCHES, Wall PAPER, Gly cerine SOAP, TOYS, Tool' BOXES, Toilob SETS.

White TEAD, Boiled OIL

CHERRY COT&DIAL, Champagne ALE

16 Ebda BEDR.

2 Half bds. BEER.

1 Highly-fotched 2.Wheel Dog CART, with 1 PONY and HARNESS

1. English Wheel CARRIAGE, with a pair of PONIES and HARNESS--

&c.. &o.

TERMS OF SALE-Unsh before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots.

with all faults and errors' of description, at purobneers" risk on the fell of the banuier.

144 Hongkong. fed Janung, 1879,

PUBLIC AUUTION,

FURNITURE SALE.

TRES & Co. have received instructions to

sell by Public Auction,

TO-MORROW,

JULIUS SIMON, AUG, EVERS, M. BURCHAĤÐ......

1m 150 Yokobama, 1st January, 1873.

NOTICE

MH.

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

October that, and Mr. WILLIAM ABBOT" TURN- DELL has been admitted a Partner from that date.

BIRLEY, WORTHINGTON & Co... Im 69 Shanghai, Ath January, 1873.

R. CARDROSS GRANT has been ad- Mited Parbarer in our fru

BRADLEY ✪o.

1. Swatew, 1st January, 1873. R. P. LANCKEN Sud Mr. OW. SERIND Mathis day born admitted partners in one Arms in Hongkong and China.

~WM, PUSTAU & Co. 6m 2 Rongkong, 1st January, 1873.

NOTICE.

withdrawn, and Mr. 8. J. David is admitted a

E. DRASSOON & Co. Im 9 Hongkong, Jat January, 1873.

For Hongkong-Capt. J. C. Skay and 29 TOTICE is heroby given, that in accordance Lawn attrobed,. Has Gas and Water lidTURE, the property of a gentleman who partner in our Firm in China from thie dute.

and child, Mr. and Mrs. Allen and child, Mrs. of Directors, the HONGKONG BRANDH will Bryant, Zevikiren and nurse, Messrs. Lawless, I be oloaad on 31st December, 1872, after which Muan and Walker,

Per Formoso, str., for Swatow.— 10 Chines

Per Coquet, she, for Shanghai,- 16 Chinese.

Reports.

Tha British teachip Glaucus reports left; Shanghai on 16th January, and Foochow on the 21st, had moderata monsoon and sea with cloudy weather.

The Spanish steamer Bemeralta reporte left Any no and January, had fine renther and moderate monsoon throughont, In Amoy were H. MLS. BIR und tho ateamer Ocean Queen.

FOOCHOW SHIPPING.

ÁRKIVĀLS,

December 27th, Ulyssos, str., from Shanghai, Dragon, atr. from Šħangbai; January 10th,¦ Marie Louise from Hongkong

DEPARTURES.

December 29th, Ulysses, str., for London: 31et, Gazelle for Sydney; January lot, Whin- fell for New York. Dragon. str., for Shanghai; 11th, Her Majesty for New York, Minervs for Falmouth; ith. Albert Victor far London; 15th, Columba for Shanghai.

ARRIVALS.

date Messen, GILMAN & 00, will act as Agents for the Bank at this Port

R. HUGHES, Manager, Honghung Branch. 12, Queen's Road Bart,

Hongkong, 13th December, 1872. (3m 2178

CHINA TRADENS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

TN 'conformity with the Special Resolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extimor dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the Ish and 15th inotants, altering Clauses Nos. 130,

131, 132, and 183 of the Arrigins of Association, (such changes to take effect from lui Nuvem ber, 1871), the Nat Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz. :-- Two-thirds (rds) to all contributors, whe

ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the nut amount of premia contributed by eseb.

One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally, according to the number of shares held by Bach.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..

General Agents,

ef 14 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872. IMPERIAL ARE INSURANOE GO..

OR Tewaring Houses and other Buildings

Gooda, Wares. Merchandise, Manufactar- and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Har

bours, or Dock, and the Curgoes of such Ships

SHANGHAI SHIPPING. January 2nd, Amie from Spas, Saladining fon Sydney, Alexandra from Yokohama; 3rd, Ellen Carlo from Keelung, Record from Kea- lung: 6th, Herman Friedrich from Hakndaci: 71h. Adelaide from Yobaran, Labbalig from Keelung, Christoph from Hamburg, G. T. Ray, put back; 9th, Harmon from Foochon, Hilda, put back; 11th, Adole from Foeshow, Britain's Prite from Nagasaki; 12th, Lelia M. Long from Now York via Guat.

DEPARTURES.

January 2nd, Lammermuir for Hongkong: 8th, Adella for Chefoo, Novelty for Amoy, Lanan for Narasaki, Annie Muriel for Nag saki, Zeus for Flakodadi, 10tb, Otto for wanlon, Marquis of Argyle for Choo, Mary Mildred for Yokohama: 12th, Toko your for Nagasaki 14, Banian for Mongkong. Ellon Coatle for Chefoo.

ARRIVALS.

Foc farther particulars, apply so

B. D. KASSOON & Ûo. if 1842 Hongkong, End November, 1872,

TU LET.

TWO GRANIER GODOWNS, fronting on

the Fraya at Wanebai,

Apply to

S. E. BURROWE & JONS. tf 1768-"Hongkong, 8th October, 1872.

TO LET

ith immediate possession,..

麩四十二月日英

Intruations.

潜香

VICTORIA RECREATION ÖLUR

GENERAL MEETING of the Subsoribora A

to this Club will be held in the clipb Building, TO-DAY, the 24th inst., at G. P.M., for the purpose of confirm og the Rules.

By under,

J. S. KNOWLES

Hon. Secretary. 8115 Hongkong. 17th January, 1873,

HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

[PRICE $23 PER MONTIL

Intimations,

THE

FOR MANILA.

DAE Spanish Steamer

"ESMERALDA ? will be despatched for the above Port T. DAY, the 24th instant, nt 5 ex.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

J. SAGE. 152 Hongkong, 24th Jandary, 1873. FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.

HR Benship

"TÉSSO,"

YACHT RACE, opened to all Yachts b

longing to the Clab, will he sailed TO-Captain Barnie, will have immediato despatoli MORNOW, the 25th instant.

for the above ports.

·Start-Hal-part miss a

For Freight of wage, upply to PrizoA Sweepstake of Fivo dollaro enol

DOUG. AS LAPRÁIK & Cof yacht with Seventy-five dollars added by the Club,

tr 153 Hongkong, 24th January, 1873. Cour-Froin off Coul-sbels, Kowloon, to

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED. Dow-cbow and buck. Three tinies round. Condillers First round, Tachts to carry

Juwer working sails only. Second romad.. working toppils and jib topanile allowed, Tiirded, no limit to coavis. Fell particular and chart of the course will he sappliext to each gacht competing. Entries to be ount in to the Honorary Secretary before Roan on FRIFAX next, 24th instant.

EDWARD REART,

Honorary Secretary. 4d 146. Hongkour, 22uð January, 1875, HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

TIE-DIVIDEND of $3 (The Dollars) per 1 eest, to 31st December, 1872, declared at the Half-yearly eating of the ORGKONG HOTEL CAMPANṛ, Lisiten, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR. FORATION on and after MONDAY next, the 27th instant. Shareholders may obtain Diri. dend Warrants for the same on application to the undersigned,

By Order of the Board,

.

ED. BAKER.

Secretary,

tt 155 Hongkong, 24th January, 1973.

BARRINGTON & ALGAR, OUSE AGENTS AND RENT

COLLECTORS, Office rumored to

the 25th January, 1873, at their Bules Room, Tuthority given to Mr. 8. H. Davis to

TEE General Yearly MEETING of the H Queen's Road, at & P

sign our awe in Hongkong is here Chamber will be held pri MUNDAY, 240 A quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNI.

37th instant, at 3 r, et the, Rooms of the Chamber, Orry HALL, to ressive the Report of left the Colony, consisting of Drawing Bout

the Committee and statement of the accounts SUITES, atvered with Green and Bed

of the Scoretary for the year ending December B&CU. Iron BEDSTEADS. Dining and Centre TA-

31st 1679

BLES, Handsons Pier GLASSES and MIR. BORS, WARDROBES, CHAIRS, WHAT- NOTS, SIDEBOARD, CROCKERT and GLASSWARE, &., &

M

HAVE this day admitted Mr. J. ALABO

partner in my firm, which will henceforth

be conducted under the style of MzYER, ALABOR & Co.

ADOLPH E. MEYER. 3m 5 Monctone, Jat Jungary, 1873. Under precopt of the Court,

HB oferent and reapqusibilty of Ar 1Gold Ring SBT, with 8 Diamonds and1 ADOLE BIMBOKE in our arms at Canton Supphire.

and Hongkong, ceased on the 21st December, 1 Gold Ring BRILLIANT.

1872. TERMS DE BALE-Chah before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Luis, with all faults and errors of descriptions, at pur chasers risk from the fall of the hammer.

By order,

·

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary. 124.104 Hongkong, 16th January, 1879. NOTICE

THE Next MERTING of the HONGKONG DEBATING SOCIETY will take place

No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,

1m 138 Honikomu, 21st January, 1878,

UNDERTAKERS,

OFFICE-No. 13, 1OLLYWOOD "Road.

. Memariai Stones and Blonumenta eructed. 6 187 Hongkong, 2hat January, 1976.

FOR SALE.

THE Eroperty of the Offieure, 80th Regiment,

a BILLIARD TABLE, by BURROUGH OD TUESDAY, the 28th January, at 9. P.M., & Warta, in first rate condition, with spare Subject of Debate That Chinese, conserva.cloth' (new,) stands, enes, lamps &c, parted

than Japanese liberalism.

From this day Mr. OTTO BENECKE hecametism has in it more elements of future progress with eulely as there is no Billiard Room at

CARLOWITZ & Co. 3m 9 Hougtong. Let January, 1673.

NOTICE.

THAT in

a partner in both housee Family residence, " FAIRLEA," sitouted in Bouba and West, and formerly in the occupation of ROBERT MCMURDO, Esq. There are 12 Booms, 3 Stalled stable, Uosih-house, Harness Room, large Kitchen Garden, and

“Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Water laïd through.

out. Apply to

ED. SHARP & TOLLER,

Solicitors.

of 172. Hongkong, 25th January, 1973.

SUN FIRE OFFICE.

ROM and after this date, and autu fortaer

open a diet of very per cont, (20%) upon the current local rates of premia, this ofhgo. will be allowed upon Insurances effected with

A. G. HOGG. & Co.,

Agents

te 1157 Yongkong: 24th Frine. 1872. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANT.

leo, Ships Fuilding and Repairing; Bargos ROM this dute, until further notico, a dis. Canals, and Goods on board such Vessels, current local rats of premia will be allowed and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and,

count of Twenty per cent. 20 upon the throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and innpon insurances effected with this Company. FOREIGN COUNTRIES, FROM LOSS OF DAMAGE

7 FIRE,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Agents. #1199 Hongkong, 27th Jane, 1972,

CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE -

INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com- any, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRF to the extent of 800,000 on any one First Class Risk.

ĢIDE, LIVINGSTON, & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867,

. INCORPORATED 37 ROYAL OHAŽTAR

THE ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is call

ed to the fature distributipa of the Pro-

FURNITURE.

154 Hongkong, 24th January, 1878. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICER HERMANN STOLTERFORT ban

been authorized to dig our dr.

DESSE & Oc. 1 Bangkong, let January, 1978. IHK interest and responsibility of Mr. O,

HAARAN 1 Our firm coses from this date.

TANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have received instrueria to sell by Pablic Auction,

SATURDAY,

700

the lat. Felruary, 1873, at noon, At the premises occupied by the AGEA BANK, LIMITED, QU«en's Road,---

CHS. J. GAUPPA Co t12 Honkong, 31st Decemfrey, 1879.

NOTICE.

MR. EDUARD CHASTEL is authorized to aign one firm, per procuration from this

The whole of the DINING ROOM, DRAW- ING ROOM BEDROOM, and OFFICE FURNITURE, of English and Chinese klano- fasttire: Dansk Govered. CHAIRS and Jute COUCHES, Marble-top TABLES, MIRRORS. ENGRAVINGA CLOCKS, CARPETS GLASS and CROOKERY WARE, LAMPS, WARDROBES, CHESTS of DRAWERS, IRON BEDSTEADS, Oberal and Toilet GLASSES, Marble-top WASHSTAND, and Dressing TABLES.

1 GOTTAGE PIANO, by Joha Broadwood Sons, London,

2 CHUBI'S IRON SATER.07. Teak COUNTERS, DESKS, and · Book PRESSES.

do

TERMS OF SALE-Carb before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed a247.1.7. All Lota, with ull faults and errors of description, at pur- chasers' risk on the fall of the hammer. 129 Hongkong, 20th January, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE, Undersigned has received instructions

tu

G. DUBOST & Ca,

1m 13 Hongking, lat January, 1873, ▼HE interras and responsibility of Mr. e!, H. our Lem ceased to the 31st December last.

WARDEN and M. DAYE KING, J., in Mr. B. W. STEVENS is admitted a partner from this đace.

RUSSELL & Co. Su 14 Obina, 1st Junaáry, 1878.

NOTICE. THE interest of Mr. H. L.. NORONRA, in he

ibadat

By order.

Dow

N. B. DENNYS,

Hex. Sec. 72 138 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1873. HONGKONG RACE FUND, 1873.

THE SUPSCRIPTION LIST

at the BoaGKONG CLUB.

lying

“E, ARTHUR,

Hon. Prensterer tt 48 Hongkong, 7th January, 1873.

THOMPSON & HIND INVITE INSPECTIOS OF SPECIALITIES in LADIES' and CNIL

DREN'S GOODS, New Trimmed HATS; Nev BONNETS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, NW Watered and Shaded RIBBONS.

Imperial and Polish Walking BOOTS, White Sutin BOOTS and EHOES.

Linea COLLARSиnd CUFFS, TIES, BOWS: and COLLARETTES.

tached to the Barracks.

For particulars, apply to the President, Off- cere' Mesa, Murray Pracks,

of 193 Hongkong, Blat Jannary, 1878, IN THE PRESS, AND TO BE PUBLISHED SUORTLY

ENG SHUI OF. THE RUDIMENTS OF NA

·TURAL SCIENCE IN CHINA By Dr. M. J. Erre Ons Volume. 8vo. Subscription prica, St.ED.

BUDDHISM, ITS STORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in three Lectures By Dr. E. J. EIFEL, Second Edition. Oss Voiumė. Bro. Subscription price, $1.0M

Baberiptiona will be nised by fcaars. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

141 154 Hongkong, 20th January, 1373. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS IN- SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

ONTRIBUTOKS of business to the store Company are guested to farnish the Undersigned, on or before she is proxing, with memo, of premia contributed during the your ende 31st October Jam, in order that the per- centage on the two-thirde (2-3rdu) at the pro- "Evening Dress SILKS and Made up Evening its for the said year, set aside for them. way COSTUMES.

FRIZETTS, ORINOLINES, criard DRESS IMPROVERS.

eil, cessed on the 80th of September, fast,

Mr. D. NORONHA, Senior, has re assumed the managing business of the office.

NORONHA & SONS. 3m 2240 Hongkong, 24th December, 1872.

NOTICE DURING 'uy temporary absince from the

Road.

will arme

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.fts of this Company, two-thirds (23rda)-pf

which, after payment of interest, will now be taller Public Auction, (far recount of management of the MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's divided amongst all Contributors of business, whether Shareholders or not, ratenoly in pro-whom it may concern) un tion to the amount of Nett Premia contributed.

WM, FUSTAU & Co.,

Agente.

OP

KIS MAJESTY KING GEORGETOE FIRST, A.D. 1720.

17

andersigned having been appointed Agente for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows

MARINE DEPARTMENT.

tf 683 Hongkong, 9th April, 1872. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCKCOMPANY

“REDSUTION IN THE BATHS OF FARMIUM.

MONDAY,

the Brd February, 1879, at 11 o'clock A.M.,

On Board The late German Barque MARIE.

YOKOHAMA SHIPPING. December 28th, Japan, str., from San Fran- eiseo; lat. Volga, str., fru Hongkong; Ist January, Ada from London; 2nd. Merency from Sydney, N.S.W., Sadan from Shanghai; 4th, Policies at current rates, payable cither hers NTIL further notice the following Annual and 90 Fatbons Chain attached,"

New York, str. for Shanghai; 6th, Sanda, str., from Hongkong; 7th, Galley of Lorme, str.. from Londen; 8th. 8. C. Clarko from London, Misko from New York; 10th. Coulnakyle ftpm London, H.M.S. Rinside from Shangtuí,

DEPARTURES.

December 8th, Japan, str., for Hongkong; Slut, Bombay, str., for Hongkong: January let, A.M.S. Barrows for Bungkong: 4th, Clets for New York, Ariel, str., for Shanghai; 7th. Volga, str. for Hongkong.

MANILA SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS

in Londen, or at the principal Ports of India, Dhina, and Australia.

FIRE DEPARTMENT. Polistes issued for long or short periods st

A discount of 20 Y, allowed.

current rates.

LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies issued for same pot exceeding £5,000, on reasonable terimė.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. at 1383 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872.

ΝΟΤΙΟΥ.

-

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

December 29th, Trinidad from Cardiff; 30th, Candida from Cadiz, Angels from Glasgow: 31, Mariu Fidela from Liverpool; JanuaryTHE anal rates for Fire Insurance on the lat, Mindoro, str., from Singapore, Glengyle, variousolanes of Buildings and their oon. str. from Amoy; Sid. Esmeralda, str., from tents will remaiz as follows until further no. Amoy and Hongkocy.

tice, viz:-

DEPARTURES.

December 28th. Mariveles for Sagapore. Pasig, atr., for Singapore, 30th, Maria y Vi-

Detrahed and semi-detached y

Dwelling Houses removed from the town and their contents.

vis

Ratse will be charged for Fire fusurance

Detached & sami-detached Dwell«). ing Houses removed from town,

and their contents.

as she now lies at Wanchai, with one, Anchor The ship had new Metal about 15 months -Lago when she was retustened with Metal Bolte,

and han Iron Knees throughout, per vent paid at the fall of the bammer, and the remain TERMS OF SALE-Hinif the amount to be

per cent. 7.17.

der on delivery, in Mexican Dollars weighed at

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.,

Auctioneers. 1 per cent GIBB, LIVINGSTOŃ & Co.,

121. Hongkong, 18th January, 1873. Agente Imperial Fire Insurance Company.

PUBLIC AUQTION.. 864 Flongkong, 7th March, 1666,

NOTICE:

Other dwelling Houses, used strict ly as such, and their contents. Godowns, Offices, Shops, &o., and

their contents../

IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.

THE Undersigned bes received instructions to sell by Public Auction, (for account of whom it may concern,) on

YURSDAY,

the 4th February, 1876, at 11 o'clock A...

[ROM and after this date the following rates

will be charged SHORT PERIOD In-At their duction Sales Rooms, Queen's Road, suranças, vis;—

Not exceeding Tan days of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rátó i per sent. Abore I month,}

do and not exceed 3 fingissaires,

cete for Hongkong: January 2nd, Fiving Other Dwelling Houses (símilarly percent. Above 3 months)

Eagle for New York; 5th, Kedar for Houg kang via Romblon.

བབས་བ

Vessels Exposted at Hongkong. #Correctedlo Date.)

Vessel's Name.

From.

Queen of the 'Scas. Penarth

Himalaya New York,

Sultanu (6)... Cardiff.....

Eat.......Glasgow... ...Jane

Amioitin Glasgow. Warrior............New York. Green Jacket. Newcastle..

F. H. Drews......... Hauburg... Willy Rieker....Cardiff.. Kealworth...........Cardi Deutschland... Cardiff. Isle of Wight.....Penarth. Treye.......

Cardif

Channel Queen.....Cardiff...

Yokohama.

Picard.........

Iphigenia..

Ha

Tybernia.. Sea Gull (a.. Craigforthe).. Deucalion(s)...... Glenroy (8) Sylvia (9)...... --Sarpedon (6)

situated) and their contents Offices and Godowns and their

coutez ta.

and nonexceed-> 6

MASTS. SPARS, TARDS ANCHOES, CHAIN, Banding and Btanding GHAR, SAILS, BLOCKS, and INVENTORY.

Ex Late German Barque Maris. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.,

122 Hongkong, 18th January, 1673.

PUBLIC AUOMON...

Auctioneers.

do. do.

Above 6 months the fall unzual rate.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company.THE Tadersigned has received instructions

1 percent. ing. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be charged SHORT PERIOD. Policies

Not exceeding 10 daya ith per vent Not excoeding

1 month 1 per Above 1 month, and not g

Dotes.

May 11

May 18

8

exceeding

June 25

Above 3 months,andnot

Foly 81

Aug. 6

.Aug. 7 Aug. 19 Aug. 20. Aug. 21

Aay, 21

Aug, 25

.Sapt. 2 New York...Sept. R „Cardiff. Sept. 10 ...Cardif

Sapt. 14 Cardir

...Sept. 20 London..........................Sept. 25 Falmouth.......Chat: 20 Loudou..........Nov. 20 Liverpool... Nov. 20 London....Nov. 23 Hamburg........Nor. 20 Liverpool. Dec.—-

Auction Sales To-day,

LANE, CRAWFORD. & Co. Sundry Goode, &c.

TEA-TASTER CLERK,

THE Advertiser, who has come out seeking. 1 desires an engagement as above. Woold diapense with Salary for the first Six Months.

Addrem "P.C." The Club, Fooshow. if 2075 Foochon, 21st November, 1873

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned bars this day REMOVED their office to No. 3, Gaugh Street.

ROB. S. WALKER & O

Iw 17 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1872.

BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY,

exceeding Above&month, the fullaznial rateof 1-

for

tl 675 Hongkong, 18th Angast, 1869." cent.ORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

· BOET.8, WALKER & C.,, Agents, Royal Insurance Compang.. tf 1769 Hongkong, 13th September. 1889. CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).

NOTICE.

TN conformity with the Special Resolutions Riloted and confirmed at the Extrnor- dinary Meetings of Shareholder beld on the 23rd March and 13th April, altering Classes Nos. 103. 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles af Association, (such changes to take effect from ist January, 1872), the Net Profits of the | Company willy from that date, be distributed

a followa, viz.

Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributor, whe

ther shareholders or not in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by each. One-third (färd) to be carried to the Besorve

Fund.

OLYPHANT & Co.,

General Agents |

tt 716 Hongkone, 17th April, 1672 PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

FROM this date, until further, notice, a dis- ount of Twenty per cent. (20%) upon the current local rates of premia will be allowed apon instrances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

tf 3392 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872. HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS

PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

LY INSURANCE COMPANY, A 1. ENDUCTION IN THE RAPE or PREMIUM, Detarbed & semi-detacho Dwell-1 per cent,

ing Houses, removed from town,

per aantem. and their contents.' Other dwelling Homecaused strict-

ly as such, and their contento. ~{ Godownis, Offices, Shops, ke,, maď

their contents.

}1

On and after this date, a discount of 20 per cont, off the above rutes will be allowed to in- zurers

GILMAN & Co. Agente, North British and Mercandila

-Insurance Company. 1168 Hongkong, 24th June, 1879,

NOTICE.

THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.

do

HE following rates will be chargedin future for SHORT PERIOD Insuransen, vir 1--- Not exceeding 10 days, I of the annual rate, Not exceeding 1 month, i Above 1 mouth and not?

Axdaading months Ahora 3 months and not

exocoding 4 months...?-

do

-do:

do.

20.

NORTON, LYALL & Co., Agents the Queen Insurance Company. #942. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1870, NORTH BUITISH AND MUBUANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,

to sell by Públic Auction.on

WEDNESDAY,

CORSETS

DRESSES ade-up in prevailing styles.

33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 30 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1873.

NOTICE.

TH KOFFERTFLOWERS, do, will be held in the PUE

9m 1808 Hongkong, 26th Cetokar, 1872

under the style of BOURJAU & hu

Our business will in nture be curied on

beamnged. After the above date the accounta will be adjusted in conformity with the hooke of the Company, and no al eration made.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co,

General Agente...... 254 48 Hongkong, Eth January, 1873.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1.IMITED

ANNUSTHENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END

EXHIBITION -OF

Lio Gasuena on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, |

ING 31ST DECEMBER, 1872. intewet and responsibility of Mr. H. E. the 19th mal 14th days of Fouraury next.

·Intending Exhibitors are requested to for. NONTRIBUTORS of business to the above HUBENEL in our fur ceases this day.

invifimed Company are bicely requested ward the bumbers of the chusses they intend to exhibit in, and the amount of space in super- to hand to the Unleraigned bofore the Firat hcial square feet they are likely to require, 13 day of March next, papers showing their cou- Mr. Foxo, Superintendent of the Government tribatious for the year ending 31st. Dochter, Gardens, on or before MONDAY, the 3rd of 1872, in order that their share of the divisible February

profits may be ascertained. Should snch Com- All Potted Plants must be sent to Mr. FORD | Gribora Bil to render the returns sprofied, at the Pablis Gardens on the 12th of February. their accounts will be wide up in conformity

Cat Flowers and Vegetables must be sent in with the books of the Company, nos inter than 10 A on the 13th February.•

OLYPHANT & Co and cannot be received after that bour.

Mr. G. A. WILLES has cu admitted a part. ner in the enme, and our arm from the Fivet of Jannary next will consist of the following members.

ME. ADOLPH THronor Bourran,

lr.ENET BEERE,

Mr. RUDOLPH BOURJAU,

AND

Mr. GUSTAV ADOLPH WILLER

BOURJAV, HOBENER & Oo: Hongkong & China, 31st Dec., 1872. Lo 0274

LOST:

The Exhibition will be opened on both daya at P.M., and cloned at 6 PM.

Triors of sission on the frst day. 81: on

the sond day, 20 canta.

Admission Tickets for the first day may be

ww

General Agents,

tf 24 Fonekang, 1st Jannars, 1878

NUTIUM.

Undersigned busts to inform the pu dents of this Colony, that he is readyjlų

Nthe 17th inet, & Small Down TERRIER obtained from Hesare. LANE, CRAWFORD & LESSONS in ENGLISH and FRENCH, And

will he rewarded if required by addressing "X, T. Z,"caso of Day Pras Office.

7d 118 Hongkong, 18th January, 1873

FOR SALE FIRST-CLASS English BAROUCHE, A Silver monnist,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 14d 182 Hongkong, 21st January, 1873.,

WANTED...

On the second day, payısal zust be de

ut the door;

71 Bongkong. 10th January, 1873. CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,

THE CIVIDEND of Dollars Tax Hundred and Fifty ($20) per bare, declared at the Serouth Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders beld A ELTUATION BOOKKEEPER ur the day, will be payable on or after the 20th

nolioite their kind patronage. Terus moderate.

Apply to J. M. HANLON, No. 13; Aberdeen__ Street, Hongkong).

2m 2180 Hongkong, 5th December, 1872.

Notices to Consignees,

COMPAGNIE

S. S. PELKO..

DES MESSAGERJES MARITIMES.

NOTICE. NONRIGNDES of Cargo per S. S. INDUS,

GENERAL OLERK. Best referencer. | instant.. Address" () Z," office of this paper,

Dividend Warrenta can be bad at the Office 2271 Hongkor, 30th December, 1872 of the Company, No. 45, Queen's. Road, on apel London, in connection with the

.-ட்...--

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

OF SHANGHAL

NOTICE.

plisation:

By order

AUGUSTINE HEARD &.06.

General Agents,

the 12th day of Fearnary. 1873, at noon, at Messro, WALERE, FASTON & Co.'s, Exst Point rate contract, of which dua notice will be given. Foundry, it not previously disposed of by pri-THIS Association bas declared a DIVIDEND HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAÇÃO

Pulioy Holders of the focal year ending

The following ENGINES and BOLLER September 30th, 1-72, of 25 per cert, on the

MAKERS TOUIS, MACHINERY, A

11-in. Drilling MACHINE, arranged with Slop Drilling Motion, completo. 1.1-inch Bellar's Patent Screwing MA. CHINE, with Additional Tupa. Ono set of Meter Tape for do."

I fine

Central Double Gear Gaş LATHE, Contol Bearings, Easentrio Motion for * throwing out back Gear, Cast Steel Spindle, Comporad Slide Rest and Stendy

• Boot

22 Obauge WHEELS for Screw Cutting and"

Overhead Motion, complete,

nei premia cuatributed, which is payable at our Office, on or after this date.

In 129 Hongkong, 18th January, 187

STEAMBOAT COMPANY; LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

abore steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods ave landed and stored at their risk in the Godowne of the Per Company, whenne delivery may be obtained from SATURDAY MORNING.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to ite dos tication, unless intimnation is crived from the Consignees before 4T. TO-DAY, requesting it to be lunded here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

Policy Holders are requested to send in par.E DIVIDEND at the rate of 16 per cent

1 per annum, or $6 per abare, declared at tionare of their contributions.

Goods remaining unclaimed after TUES RUSSELL & Co.,

the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Bhare- DAY, the 21st instant, at noon, will be subject Agents, holders beld this day, will be payable at the to rent and landing charges,

In 80 Hongkong: 11th January, 1873 INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

2 Hydraulic Funching HEARS, with DHAREHOLDERS are berety notified that

and Punches.. Punching and grew Shearing MACHINE,

with 3 sets Punched and Dies, o.

1 Set Seet Plate Beading BOLLS.

1 Boilermakere Straighting BLOCK,

1 Hand Pundaing and Shearing MACHINE 1 ENGINE and BOILER for Driving

chinery

Plaining MACHINE.

Bets Gao TAP3 and DIES, complete. 1 Rivet BLOOK for making Riveta

1 Pair Portable VIJES

ANVILS, DRILLS, Sledge HAMMERS. Rivetting, Closing, and Hand do. 124-hicb. Lloyd's FAN, Ko 11-inch. Pair OHTOK,

in accordance with the 36: Clause of the Artioles of Association of the Company, the Sixth Call of Twelve Dollars and Fifty dents per share is payable on the Slat Doceber cer- rent, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANE-

ING CORPORATION,

Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent, per Mam will be charged on all calls paid after

that day.

By order,

SME SETS and PUNCHES for entting out

Bireta,

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary. 3168 Hongkong, 10th December, 1872.

OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LONDON.

ROM and after this date the following rates

INCORPORATED 1859, will be charged on SHORT PERIOD

CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Not exceeding 1 month) oftheanznalrute

THE Undersigned having book appointed For further particulars, apply to the Under

Agents for the above Company, are pre- Agents, Above 1 month,

pared to accept Marine Riske and issue Policis and not exceed-3

do.

signed. do. ingine

TERMS OF SA-Cash before delivery in at current race. COM-Abore 3 months

Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &. *+*135) Hougtone, 7th June, [807 |and not exceed- ♪ 6 ·

do. do. ing..

tion, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the ham- LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE Above 6 months the full annual rate.

Insurances, viz

19

to..

&c...

&c.

All Lots, with all faults and errors of descrip-

mer.

*

On and after this data, a discount of 20 per

HE Undoraigned, having been appointed CLOSED from the 17th to 31st inst, cent of the above rates will be allowed to In Tin Hoogkontor beabornanted THE Transfer Books of this Company will; Company are prepared to grant Policies gajust both days included.

Bea Risks at ourrent rates.

BUSSELL & Co. 1022 Hongkong, 1st April; 1865..

Burers.

INSURANCE COMPANY,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

ductioneer. THE Undersigned having been appointed 147 Hongkong, 32nd January, 1873.

A. NEWTON.

GILMAN & UG, Aponte, B dan temps, or Coard alone, with a private

JOARD and LODGING for one or two Fany, aro prepared to grant Marine rinko at Manager, North British & Mercuntür Insurance Company family. Apply at No. 40. Hollywood Road,

AUGUSTINE-HEARD & Co. 2d 23 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1573. tf 1167 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872 1

14 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872.

et 471 Hongkong, 8th March, 1868.

current raten.

HONGKONG-AND SHANGHAI Banking Corpo

·RATION on and after SATURDAY next," the {3816 instant, Shareholders are requested to (apply at the office of the Company for War

rants.

By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &C. General Agents.

tf 112 Hongkong. 16th January, 1879.

P. & O. B. N. 00.

NOTICE

TH

THE Steamers hom Calaatta, ponnecting st Gulle with the units, leaving Hongtong on 20th February, 6th Marob, and 3rd April, wil proceed tu SOUTHAMPTON via the SUE CANAL. -

A. McIVER,

Superintendent, tf 48 Hongkong, 6th January, 1873. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.

THAT Cosmedione Family RESIDENCE, No. 14, Shelley Street, containing & Roos And Servants' Quarters.

Apply to

BAWLING: MEDLEN & ́0,-

Architecta.

Over Hongkong Dispensary.

C. BERTRAND,

-

Principal Agent. 174 Hongkong, 16th January, 1-780

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

Tignes will please send their Bills of

above, steamer having arrived, Coa

Lading to the Undersigned for Countersigna- tare, ond take immodiate delivery of Cargo

Qargo, remaining on-board afternoon TO. MORROW, the 5th inst, will be landed and

tored at Consignese' risk and expense.

NORTON, ETÄLL & Co.,

Ауства,

4 Hongkong, 4th January, 1878.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

YONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and taky immediate delivery; this Cargo has been landed und stored at their visk and expen

No fire insurance has been offerted." . C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. Ez 3. §. dva,” 10th Apríl,

if 2070 Hongkong, 25th November, 1872GB&C or TFB 1 and 2, cases Merghandise. K. K. PRIV. QESTERREICH, VERSICHE GF, 58.

RUNGE CESELLSCHAFT DONAT,”

VIENNA, LIMITED

Ez Sindh."

... 1 case Ifedicine. KF in diamond... I baie Cotton.

B"Hoogly," 10th November, 1872. TUM, No. 1

I casa ferohandise. THE Undersigned, having been appointed Ba Tigre," nd November.

General Agents for the above Company, DI, SIN, are prepared to grast Marine Riske at current B&O, Nos. 100, 102, 103,

LBP, No. 3, ... MELCKERS & Ca 840, 1010 62113 Hongkong, lat Deoemter, 1872

rates.

2 enses Sundries,

5 cases Shirtings,

1 case Merchandise,

easy Wine 1170 Hongkong, 20th December, 1572,