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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4766 號六十六百七千四第

Arrivals.

日三十二月正年酉癸治同

Banks.

To be Let.

No.

Feb. 18. GEAR, Bribe str., 886, W. Hall, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

Kobe 10th Folemary, and Amay 17th,]

CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL_000,000 of Ballues. 21,000 pients Ries.-RUSSELL & CO Feb. 19, KwGzyse, Brit. str., 491, GRESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.

eat. Foochow 16th February, Amoy 17th, and Swatow 18th, General.-D. LAPBAIK & Co.

Feb. 19, Acantha, Brit, mir., 673, Young,

Shanghai 16th February, Genomal. OLYPHANT & Co.

Fab. 19, CHINA, German str., 642, Hennings, Canton 19th Feb., General-SIEMSSEN & Co.

Feb. 19, LCM gun-boat PENG-CHÃO-HOI,

700, Palmer, Cauton 19th February. Feb. 19, PATUXET, Amer. str., 240, 8 W. Cowing, Bueno 19th February.AG. HEARD &Co.

Bepartures.

Feb. 19, H.Í.C.M. carrette. TA-IN-LAN, for a

Cruise.

Fob, 18, BELLONA, etc., for Javai Feb 19 ACANTHA, tr, for Canton.

Feb. 19, Inoy for Whampoa.

Feb 18, IMAGEN, for Saigon.

Clearances.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,

FEBRUARY 19ra.

Scotland, str., for Java.

Tyburnia, for Saigon.

Ino, for Whampoa

Images, for Saigon.

Passengers.

Per Konyhay otr, Coin Bast Coasty-- Mr. and Mrs. Aleale, M. and Mrs. De Silva, Mere Cunnear, Clark, Collins, Temple, European and 85 Chincas dook.

Per Acantha, str., from Statikai.--- Messrs. cepbeach and Clifton, and 3 Chinese.

The following pasanger proceed by the P.

& O. Co.'s steamship Australia,' to-day, at

מלאות

near.

tally and native nerviat.

Court of Directors— Chairman-S. D. SABBUON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-V. H. FORBES, Esy.

E. £. Halling. Req. • ▼ K. Mophers. Esq.

Thos. Pyke, Eng A. 3. Heard, Baz

Bo R. Howe

4. Juost, Big,

B. Lamana, Eag

Chier Manager. Hongkong Jaunes Greig Engi Managst. Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Esq.

London Banker-Londen and County Bank,

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HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of! per cent, per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits:--

----- For wontke! 2 percent, për annum

6.

12

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Gredits-gated ou approved Seonrities, and orary description of Banking and Exobange business transacted.

Draft granted on. London, and the shiel commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. Dosa of the Corporation.

No. 1, Queen's Road East,

tf 10491 Hongkong, 13th February, 1878. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TUD

THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year ending on 31st December last, at the rate of Twelve per cent, por annum, any $7.50 per paid-ap Share of $125, is payable on and after FEJDAY, the 14th instant, at the Ollices of the Oorporation, where Shareholders are re quested to apply for Warrants.

By order of the Board of Directors,

JAMES GREİG,

Chief Manager. tf 973 Hongkong. -18th February: 1873:

AGRA BANK, LIMITED.

Far Singapore Mr. K. A. Culver and 1 Chi-NOTICE is hereby given, that in accordance with instrations received from the Board For Bomber-Messrs. A. Abadín, M. Tare-af Directors, the HONGKONG BRANCH will be closed on 31st December, 1879, after, which dute Messrs. GILMAN & Co. will act as Agents for the Bank at this Fort.

H. HUGHES, Manager, Hongkong Branch. Quosa's Road East, Hongkong. 15th Decomber, 1872. [Sta 2178

For Tecise. Mr. and Mrs. Bows sud. 2 children.

For Southampton-Mr. and Mrs. Richard- Bon and 5 children. 1 Europeax mures and 1 native naree, Mrs. Caleb and 2 children, Ar. Davis, child, and native servant, Massce. C. T. Donner, George Eduil, Jɔha Ashton and Re side.

Reports.

The British steamship goon reports, left

OKINA TRADERS INSURANCE

· COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

|

H

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 20т FEBRUARY, 1878, -

·TO LET.

situated on-the Bonham Bead Apply to

and 2, WESTBOURNE VILLAS,

RAWLING, MEDLEN & Co.,

Archil cts, S. 130 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

QUSE No. 19, in Seymour Terrace, at pre-

sent in the occupation of A. HANCOCK, Esq. Possession on the lat May next.

HOUSE 7, in Caine Road, formerly o cupted by T. Fyrs, Beg. Possession on the lat March next. Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co. tf 258 Hongkong, 13th February, 1873.

TO LET

With immediate possession,

A THREE-STOREY Comfortable HOUSE iu Hollywood Road in thorough good Lordor, having eight rooms and a fine view of the barbour. Rent moderate. Apply at No. 12, Hollywood Road

251-Hangtong, 11th February, 1873.

TO LET AURNINUED APARTMENTS, Queen's T. Adios, Daily Pres Oftec.

320 Hongkong, 7th February, 1873. TO ENF,

From let proximo.

THAT desirable HOUSE marked B, Holly- wood Road, facing Hornt, d'Buxore, at presont socupied by 5. D. Guator, Esq.

Apply to

À. A. DE MELLO & Co., Masas,

UR ROZARIO & Co., Hongkong. Im 209 Hongkong, Stir February, 1873.

TO LET.

THAT Desirable RESIDENCE known as PERSEPOLIS" situated in Boabam Road, containing 12 Rooms, (besides Basement Story). Bath Rooms, &c, Water and Gas throughout, ako large Garden, Croquet Ground, Stabling, &e. Possession on 15th March,

Apply to

BARRINGTON & ALGAR,

House Agenta, 22 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1873,

TO LET... WITH possession on the 1st January next, or prior to that date if required, that Commodious TWO-STORIED HOUSE_zita- | stud in Caine Road, and known as Torent

boase, Aviaries, Garden, and niso a Croquet Lodge," with Out-offices, Stabling, Coach- Lawn attached. Hug Gas and Water laid throughout,

For further particulars, apply to

. D. HASSOON & Co. tf 1842 Hongkong, 2nd Neweiber, 1872.

TO LET."

(With immediate possession).

i

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

IANE CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sales Boom, Queen's Road,

TO-MORROW

the 21st Febrery, 1873, at 11 O'CLOCK A.DI.. instead of at the time previously notified.— Percussion CAPS, White and Grien Sale CEL PADLOCKS, Table KN1VES. Silver-lined LBRS, White Turkish TOWELS, Painting PAPER Printing INK. DOLLS COMBS, Tuul CHESTS, Black Cotton Boot. .WEB."

Also,

Australian BUTTER, in Tins and Bottles, 100 Dosen Umbrella FRAMES,

HANDKERORIEFS.

50

服

10

Silk UMBRELLAS.

50 Boxes CANDLES. 40 O ULARET

20

GIN, Horne Brand. 20 Cata. White ZINC.

10 Casa MUSKETS."

TERMS OF SALM-Usch before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lota, with all faulte and arrows of description, at. parohmmers risk at the Eall of the hammer. 292 Hongkong, 19th February, 3878.

PUBLIC AUCTION. :

FURNITURE SALE Link to to Bell bio Auction ANT, CRAWFORD & Co. have received

at the residence of the late W. D. AURAT, Esq., No, Hollywood Road, on

MONDAY,

the 3rd Marob, 1978, at 2.o'clock r

Notices of Firms.

四拜醴

號十二月二英

IR JAMES BRUCE is authorised to sign

notice..

:

Intimations,

港香

HONGKONG RACE FUND, 1875.

(PRICE $23 TBL MONTE,

Intimations.

RACE HOLIDAYS.

QUBSCRIBERS are requested to forward pudermentionet Banks will CLOSE

TAIT & Co. Bount at their subscriptions to the T for the traumaution, ut fublic basiness

7m 274 Amor, Hth February, 1878.

"H. WILLIAM alexander STUR-

from this date.

ELLES & Co. I-19 Amov, 1st January, 1873,

NOTICE.

We had and at Hamburg as GEN- VE have this day established ourselves et

BAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, under tho stylo and Firm of SIMON, EVERS & Co. ́ ́

JULIUS SIMON, AUG. EVERS, M. BURCHARD.

1 150 Yokohaıra, Let Janitary, 1873.

M

*RAVARDROSS GRANT bas boas nã. NL mitted a Partner our firm.

..........

BRADLEY & Oo....

if 1 | Sentor, Tub Jaanery, 1879. * MR. F. LANOXEN Gud Mr.O. W. SOFIED Envo this day he admitted partners in our firm in Hongkong and China.

Wa. FUSTAU & Ou

6m 3 Hongkong, Jet January, 1878.

HAVE this day adnited Mr. J. ALADOR & partner in my firm, which will henceforth & Co. be conducted under the style of METER, ÀLABOR

ADOLPH E. MEYER.

35 Hongkong, 1st January, 1973,

internat und responsibility of tår.

1 ADOLF EBCIE is our firma at Canton

Fodersigned.

Huburary Treasurer

Admission Tickets can be obtained from the

Grand Stand for the Meeting.5 New Stand

do,

ED. ARTHUR,

Hom. Treasurer. 78 280 Hongkong, 15th February, 1878,

FOR THE RACES.

SAYLE & Co.

VIO TORIA BIOHANGE,

QUEEN'S ROAD

AND

STANLEY STREET,

--HONGKONG,--

01VIL, NAVAL, AND MILITARY TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS,

GENERAL DRAPERS,

DRESS MAKERS AND MILLINERS

LADIES' AND OHILDREN'S

OUTFITTERS.

ko., &o.

20..

TODAY, TO-MORROW, and SATURDAY,

the 20th, 21st, and 22nd instante, at 12 o'afock.

Hongkong, 20th February, 1978,

For the CHIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

J. MODOUALL,

Manager, Hongkong. For the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND ÜHINA,

E. ARTHUR,

Manager, Hongkong. For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-

TRAŽIA AND CUINA,

M. W. BOYD,

Manager, Hongkong. For the COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

· HONGKONG AGENOY,

A. PHILIPPE,

Acting Manager. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

-----CORPORATION,

JAMES GREG,

Chief Banagor. For the NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED, JAS, CAMPBELL, Ad 285)

Acting Manager.

ARNUM D. COLLINS,

DENTIST

No. 7, AREDTRROT ROAD, HONGKONG

if 293. Hongkong, 20th February, 1878.

FOR SALE.

BOUT One Hundred Thousand (100,000)

A FIRE BRICKS, and Seventy (70) Tous

and Hongkong, geneed, on the 31st December, HAVE just opened a LARGE ASSORT of FIRE OLAT.-Apply to

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, cons sting of Damask Covered OHAIRS, 1872. COUCHES, Marble-top and other TABLES, MIRRORS ENGRAVINGS, CARPETS, a partner in both housee. GABALIERS, SIDEBOARD, WHATNOT, CLOOKS, ELECTRO PLATE, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, BEDSTEADS, WARD- ROBES, WASHSTANDS and SERVICES.

kc.,

From this day Me, OTTO BERICKR besoipes

CARLOWITZ & c. Sm.9. Hongkong, let January, 1973,

NOTICE TR. HERMANN STOLIERFOHT bo

been aut borized to sign our firm.

BESSE & Co. Honghear, Lab: January, 1873,

M TERMS OF SALE. Cash before divery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote, with all faults and errors of descriptions, at par- i chasers risk from the full of the hammer. 289 Hongkone, 20th February: "1878;-

FURNITURE AUCTION,

ENGLISH AND CHINA MADE

FURNITURE..

ANE, CRAWFORD & CA have received Linstrations to sell by Public Abeliou, at the residence of 5. D. GUEZAT, Bay, Holly wood Road, (opposite the American Consulate,

од

TUESDAY,

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. C. H.

·HEERMANN in our Erta censes from this date.

088 J. GAUPP & Co. tf 12 Hongkong, 21st December, 1875,

ير الصحة

Eintorest and responsibility of Mr. H. H. WABDER and M. DAVID KING, Jr., in our firm cexes in the Sla December (ant.

Mr. E. V. STEVENS is admitted a partner from this date.

RUSSELL & Co.

1870.

Dan 14 China, 1st January,

NOTICE.

the 25th February, 1875, at noon- The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITHE interest of Mr. H. L. NORONHA, in the TERE, consisting of Carved DHAIRS and COUOTES, Murtle-toy TABLES, PIANO, Printing Estiebaent of the Undersign- in Bonham Road West, and fortoorly in the ENGRAVINGS. MIRRORS, CARPET/ed, rensed on the 39th of September last.

THAT bigbly desirable and commodions Parally rezidence, "FAIBLEA "situated

Mr. D. NORONHA, Senior, has re-assumed Docupation of KOBERT MCMURDO, Beq. There GASALIERS, BEDSTEADS, CHESTS are 12 Booms, 3 Stalled atable, Doanh-house, DRAWERS, Mahogany WARDROBE with

the managing business of the office.

NORONHA & SONS, Barause Room, large Kitchen Garden, and leor Doon, Marbles op WASHSTANDS, 3m 2240 Hongkong, 24th December, 1972. out. Apply to

Kobe on 10th February, and Amoy on the TN, conformity with the. Special Resolutions Pure Grounds, Gas and Water laid through SIDEBOARDS, CROCKERY, Glass, had?

171b, bad first atro N.W. winds to Amoy where put for orders; after which strunk

monsoon to arrival.

The British steatabip downtha, reports left Shangkat on 16th February, had strong South erly winde the first 24 hours, after which strong monsoon and high sen; passed a steamer, su posed to be the Hailong, at 8 a.m. of the 13th, steering for Amoy.

The British steamship Kuongtung reports left Fourbow on 16th February, Amny on the 17cb, and Swatow on the 1stb, bad fresh moa

sun. The steamer Dragon in Fovebow. Ix Amoy the steamships Chaopa, Egean, Bea Lodi, Binmore, Esmeralda and Later. In Bratcw the azexmebips Ping-m and diem; passed the steamship Tesio of Square Island; passed the str. Nora of Tong-ki Puint. -From-Fossbes- bad light N.W, winds and calma.... From Amoy- fresh monsoon. -

Auction Sales To-day.

Novis,

NOTICE

NY claims against LEOPOLD FRICKAL, laże

·Ev. SHARP & TOLLER,

Solicitors. if 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1879.

adepted and confirmed at the Extraor disary Mastings of Shareholders hold on the at and 16th instante, altering Clauson Nos. 130, 131, 182, and 133 of the Articles of Association, (such change to take effect from Let Novem- bor, 1971), the Nat. Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, vizHONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO

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

ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by coch.

One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholders generally,

STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

J

according to the number of shares held by TE DIVIDEND at the rate of 16 per cent.

each

AUGUSTINE. HEARD & Co.,

General Agents, of 34 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872.

NOTICE,

ROVÁL INSURANCE COMPANY.--.

THE annual rates for Fire Insurance on the

various classes of Buildings and their con teate will remain an follows until further no- | tics, vĨL :---

Detached and

sendi-detached) Dwelling Houses (removed from the town and their contente, Other Dwelling Houses (similarly

situated) and their contents

ANY lutesce and Godowns and their

in for settlement on or before the 22nd February, otherwise the same will not he recognised.

LEOPOLD FRICKAL.

154 928 Hongkong, 8th February, 1873.

JOHN SKINKER SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA.

Successor to RODMUND GIBBONS & CO.. Sole Agouts for: Winsbester Kupeating Arms and Ammunition, Da Pout's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Laka Saperior and Pacifo Fuse Company's Eagle

[13.634 April 6 Safety Fuse

doutents.

percent

fer amparo, or $8 per share, declared at the Ordinary Hait-yearly Meeting of Share holders hell this day, will be payable at the. HONGKONG AND Shanghai BaxwING CORPO,

ELECTRO PLATED WARE

Slatin

Alovi

ku.

Sundry OFFICE FURNITURE. TREMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dolars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all fanits and armes of description, at pur- chasers' risk on the fall of the hammer. 240 Hongkong, 11th February, 1873,

· NOW FUBLISHING.

FLOYD'S SOUTH_CHINA ALBUM,

PROE, $15 for FIFTY-VIEWS, with print-

BATION in and after SATURDAY next, the 18th instant Shareholders are requested to tered at Stationers Ball 11 100 Subscribers ed description of every Photograph (En- apply at the office of the Company for War can be obtained in one month fruit date, the

ratite.

Price will be related to $13, to Subscribers

*By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co..only ..

General Agents,

tf 112 Hongkong. 14th January, 1873

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE DIVIDEND of $3 (Three. Dollars) par percent. the Half-yearly Meeting of the HoseRONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will he payable at

percent.

Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following ratos. will be charged for SHIRT PERIOD Policies -

Not exceeding 10 days ith per cent. Not exceeding.................. 1 month ↑ por eert, above 1 month, and got s

Above 3 months, and notį

exceeding.mp Abara6 months,the fallannual rate of I

6

Seta in well bouad volumes can be obtained at moderate rates.

Further particulars can be obtained at the Establishment of

W. P. FLOYD,

Wyndham Street.

1m 277 Hongkong, 14th February, 1873.

SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG.

3

EONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

TME Onlinary Yearly MEETING of the

Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company, Club Chambers, as 2 P.M. oa MONDAY, the 24th Feb, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts, the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Dires; (Fora and Auditora.

By order of the Board,

ROBERT DUNGAN,

Acting Beerctury. 124 960 Hongkong, Bul February, 1873.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTIJE

HE Transfer Books of die alore Company

THE Rubs ofom the 10th to 24th February, both days incluatie.

By order,

ROBERT DUNQAN,

Acting Becretary. 2nd 211 Hongkong, Ith February, 1873,

PANY, LIMITED.

The HONGKONG AND SHAKAL BANKING Cos-THE Ooo has been REMOVED to No. 7, THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM PORATION on and after. MONDAY next, the 27th instant. Shareholders may obtain Divi dend Warrants for the sue on application to the undersigned,

By Order of the Board.

Becretary.

ED, BAKER,

tl 155 Hongkong, 24th January, 1873.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ROBT. S. WALKER & Co.. Agents, Royal Insurance Company,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END- tf 1764 Honetong, 13th September, 1869

་་་་་་---- -----------

146 SINT DECEMBER, 1872. THE SHANKAN MUNICIPAL OUTER PANIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

invita TENDERS for au GIEDER

ONTRIBUTORS of business to the abare Burner, to be erected over the Canal on the FROM this dite, until further notice, a dis-mentioned Company are hereby requested Particulars muy be ascertained from the Count of Twenty per cont. (20) upon the to heat to the Undersigned before the First rent local rates of premis will be allowed day of Moich next, papers shewing their con- upoa jasurances effected with this Company. tribution for the year eading 31st December,

DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & C 1872, in

North side of the Settlement.

dersigned, with where tenders are to be lodged

on or before the 2nd proxiwn.

The Council do not bind themselves to as-

cept the lowest or any tender.

ALFRED HUTCHISON,

18d 250 Centon, 8th February, 1873

TO BE SOLD.

THE GROUND and PREMISES at Queen's

Boad, Spring.” Gardens, known as ST.

Agents,

VICTORIA FIRE INSU HA NOE COMPANY

#1303 Wonokone, 27th June, 1872.

~OP-HONGKONG, LIMITED,

HIS Company, with its Head Office at. Hongkong, and Agencies at the various FRANCE HOSPITAL, The Ground contains Treaty Ports in Chius nad Japan, is prepared 40,490 square-feet; affording sufficient epace for to issue Policies of Insurance, at the current over 50 ordinary Chinese Houses. The Pre-rates of Premium at the respective places. mises, we they stand, are well cuitod for a School,

a Hospital, or any public Institution.

For further partientars, apply to

3m 200

CALDWELL & BEERETON,.

Solicitors,

99. Queen's Boad, Hongkong, Hongkong, 1st February, 1973.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

Secretarisa

tf 557 Banckoog, lat April, 1871.

CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE

·INBURANCE COMPANY.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Vise-Coneul.THE Fourth Ordinary MEETING of Share

Gago Strout. Ofice hours.. P.M.; Saturdays, 11 to 1 P.M.

By authorizations of the Caneal for Spain.

JOSE DE NAVARRO,

1m 178 Hongkong. 26th January, 1973.

NOTICE.

HE Undersigned bees to Inform the Req

dents of this Colony, that he is ready to give Lessons in ENGLISH and FLENCE, end Bolicits their kind patronage. Teras moderate. Apply to F. M. HANLON, No. 12, Aberdourt Streal, Hongkong.

6m 210 Hongkong. 5th February, 1978

INDO-CHINESE BUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Enlders in the Comptay will be held at ¦ the Company's Office, 48, Queen'a Rond, Vie toria, ut 3 o'elves in the afternoon of MON. DAY, the 24th February next, fur the purpose of reseiring a Statement of Accounta for the year 1872 and the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Dip ators and Auditure

The Transfer Books of the Company will be (CLOSED from the 11th to the 24th February, 'both daya inclusive.

By order,

JAS B. CUTGRTBIE,

Secretary, 208 212 Hongkong, Ith February, 1873. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."

ler that their share of the divisibleHAREHOLDERS are hereby uolied that profits may be ascertained. Should ench Con- ip acos:dance with the 36th Clause of the Erikatora fail to render the rotorna specified, Articla of Association of the Company, the their acconuts will be made up in conformity Sixth Cull of Twelve Dollars and Fifty Senate with the banks of the Company,

per where is payable on the 31st December ear. "OLYPHANT & Co

General Agents. ING CORPOLATION.

rent, at the HoRGKONG AND SHANGRAI BANK-Third Ordinary MEETING of Sbare- holders in the Company, will be held at the Company's Office, Queen's Road, Victoria, of 24 Hongkoor, Tei January. 1870

Interest at the inte of Twelve per cent. per Hongkong, at 8 p. on THURSDAY, the 27t aupum will be charged on, all calle paid after instant, for the purpose of receiving a State LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE-OFFICE;

that day.

ment of Accounts, and Report of the Board of 137, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON.

Directors for the year ended 31st December, ESTABLISHED 1843,

1572.

risks on behalf of this Ofoe; by First Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.

4. McIVER, Agent: Tongkang, Jet Fels, 1867.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is oil-PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL, ONAKTER OF

818 MAJESTY KING GEORGE TEX FILST, A.D. 1720,

THE andersigned having been appointed

Agents for the abure Corporation, ure | prepared to grant Insurances as followa

MARINE DEPARTMENT. Folicies at värrent rates, payable either hero, in London, or at the principal Ports of India, Chinx, and Australia.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

cd to the future distribution of the Pro-

Els of this Company, two-thirds (2/3rds) of THE Oudersigned laving been appointed which, after payment of interest, will now he Agente, to the above Company at this divided amongst all Contributors of business, Part, are prepared to grant Policies against

By order,

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary, 2160 Horkong, 10th December, 1872.

YANG-THER INSURANCE ASSOCIA- TION OF SHANGHAI,

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 765,000 TAELS

The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the 35th to the 28th instant, both days inclusive.

By order of the Board.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Oà.

Secretarice.

28d 199 Hongkong, lat February, 1878.

HONGKONG DISTILLERY COMPANY, LIMITED.

DOLICIES grasted on Marine lisks to all parts of the World, at current rates. This Association will, until further notice, (SHE

whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pro- Fire to the extent of $40,000, vn. Buildings, or provide out of the earninge, first for an interest Third Ordinary General MEETING of

tion to the amoest of Nest Premia contributed. on Gouds stored Elersiz.

WM.TUSTAU & Co.,

Agents.

653. Hongkong. 9th April, 1872.

IMPERIAL FIRD INSURANCE COMPANY.

PROM this date until farther notice, z Return of Twenty per cent. (201) will be

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. it 17 Hongkong, 9th November, 1869, -

QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.. ROM and after this date, and until further Lotice, a Discount of Twenty per cent. upon surrent local rates of Premia, will

Polícias issued for long or short periods at made, on the Premium charged on All Inan be returned ou Insurances against fire, effected

ances effected with this Office; such Return with this Office. being payable on the issue of the. Policy,

current rates.

A discount of 20% allowed.

LIFE DEPARTMENT.

Policios issued for sums not exceeding £5,000, on reasonable termm,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. it 1863 Hongkong, 26th July, 1872.

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

FROM and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD

Insurancas, VIL:

Not exceeding month of the annual rate Abore 1 month,).

do. and not exceed 3

ing ma

Above 3 months)

and not exceed. > B

ingira

Above 6 months the full ananal rate,

- do..

do.

On and after this date, a discount of 20 per cent, off the above rates will be allowed to in

GILMAN & Co., Agents, North British & Mercantile Insurance Onaspany,

́t 1187. Hongkong, 24th June, 187).

QIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Apenta, Imperial Fire Insurance Company, 1138 Fougkong, 24th June, 1872.

THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY - CAPITAL-TWO MILLION STEELING.......

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Agenta

tbe Shareholders of this Company will be dividend of 15% for shareholders on Capital, | held at the East Point Chise, on THURSDAY, and thereafter distribote navng Policy holders the 27th instant, at 4 elock P.M. The Traon- camanlly, in subh, ALL the prolis of the fer Books of the Company will be closed from Underwriting Business pro rată to amount of the 17th to the 27th instant, both dates in-

clusive. premium contributed

Per order,

RUSSELL & Új

Agenta,

tf 1080 Hongkong, dih Joly, 1872.

NOTICE.

NORTON, LTALE & Co., ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

1174 25th June, 1972.

FROM and after this date. & Discount of 20 per cent, on the current rates of Premia BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE will be allowed to all contributors.

COMPANY.

Undersigned Laving been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above-named Company, are prepared to grant Policies guinat HT Undersigned having been appointed Sea Biske at current rates.

RUSSELL & Co. port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, Agent for the above Company at this

t 1092 Hongkong, lụt April, 1966, to the extend of £10,000, on Buildings uron' goods stored therein.

NORTON, LYALL & Uo. “AP 24). Hongkong. 22nd Jannurv, 1870.

NOTICE.

THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM-U following rates will be cbargodin future-

PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON

Undersigned have been appointed Above 1 wath and not

do.

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for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, víz :-~ Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate.

do. Not seeding 1 mouth,

do.

·》 A genta for the above Company at Hong- exceeding 3 months... kong, Canton, Fouchow, Shanghai, and Han-Above 3 months and not kow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at exceeding 6 months., Current Rates,

· NORTON, LYALL & Co, 'HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Agents the Ducon Insurance Compasy. 1958 Hongkong, 13th October, 1888, tf 242 Hongkong, Sud January, 1870,

do.

des:

ROBEET S. WALKER & Co,

Agouts, Royal Insurance Company,

· 1162 Hongkong, 4th June, 1872. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE İNSURANOS COMPANY.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above Com- pany, are prepared to grant Marine risko at

AUGUSTINE HEARD &-Co.

current rates.

tf 471 Hongkong, fieli March, 1879,

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE.

COMPANY.

J. W. TORBET,

General Manager. 10 284 Hongkong, 17th February, 1875. HONGKONG WIRE INSURANCE COM

PANY.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

MENT of

BILKS and BATINS

YOR

RACING JACKETS

KERSEYMERE and BEDFORD CORD

Fou

PANTALOONS,

FASHIONABLE TWEEDS

POR SUITS.

THE NEWEST STYLE IN MELTONS for DUST OVERODATE.

The Latest Shapes, th COLLARS, Including the Ixperiai" and "Tandem,"

SOARVEB..

in all the Kasing Qolours.

BLACK, SILK, and DRAB SHELL HATS. BLACK and DRAB FELT HÁTS. CALOUTTA P.TH HATS,

AND THE

NEW PATENT HELMET."

KID GLOVES. ko.,

SATLE 2 00.. VICTORIA RXCHANGE

QUEEN'S ROAD

AND

STANLEY STREET,

HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin and Sechuen Bood, SHANGHAI, 239 Hongkong, 12th February, 1879.

THE RACES.

HANDSOME WAGGONETTS, by Nens

Bros. Long Acre.

“A Stylish DOG CABT, by Neas Bros, Long Acre,

Two Pony TRAPS, by Nees Bros., Long Aore. Rusing SADDLES.

Racing SCARVES, in the Yarious Colours. Drab Shell HATS. Haca BOOKS.

Timo HAMPERS, pasked with Wine, đo.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Os..

78 267 Hongkong. 14th February, 1873, FOR THE RACES AND BACE BALL.

4

HOMPSON & HIND AVM just received, ex French Mait, a

Choics Assortment of.

ΠΑ

SILK and WOOL GRENADINES, in Colors and Styles,

Buitable for Dinner and Evening. Wear. ORGANDIES and SWISS MUSLINS, With White and Colored Figures and Stripes. FRENCH FLOWERS AND MILLINERY.

A Go. D STOCK OF HUMAN HAIR,

in Short and Long Lengths, HAIR NETS, CHIGNON BLOCK,

AND

FRIZZETS. alia,

AN ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES of the newest make,

S9, QUERN 8 ROAD CENTRAL. 988 Hongkong, 18th February, 1878.

PER MAIL

ADIES' and Gentlemen's New HATS,

GLOVES, SOARYES, &...., ka

3. GARRETT,

Queen's Road.

78 276 Hongkong, 14th February, 1878. AVISO

HARVEY 30ORGIE,

China Sugar Refinery.

78 294-Hongkong, 2016 February, 1870.

TENDERS for the REPAIRS of the Dutch Barque Rygina Maria, Onwebund, Master, will be received at the Office of the Netherlands Consulate antil TO-MORNOW, tiba 21at inat.. né 11 A..

For particulare, apply to the Captain on hoard, or

SIEMSSEN & Co. 28 295 Hongkong, th February, 18/3.

FOR SHANGHAI.

THE Steamship

THE

"CHINA,"

F. H. Jennings, Master, will be despatched for the above Port TO-DAY, the 20th inst, ut 4 P.X.

For Freight or Tassage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co,

14 296 Hongkong, 20th February, 1873.

FOR MANILA.

THE Spanish Steamer

"ESMERALDA " expected to-day, the 20th isst, will leave for the above Fort on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., at 2 g.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

E. J. SAGE,

·34 297 Hongkong, 20th February, 1873.

NOTICE

THE Undersigned, KWONG-KEE-TONO, has

purchased the whole Furniture and Stock, in-trade of the KING-LUN Piece-goods Shop, No.21, Jervois Street, and the transfer will take place on the 27th February instant. If debts are due to suy gentlemen, Foreign or Native, the Undersigned will not be responsible for them, but will have to be settled by the former part. ners of the shop. The business will in future ba oarried on by the Undersigned, under the style of KING-LUN KWONG-KEE, and the late part- zera of KING LUN Shop will have no interent in it.

KWONG-KEE-TONG. 141 298 Hongkong, 18th February, 1878.

FOR SALE OR LEASE.

THE SHIPPING-BUILDING YARD OF

-THE UNDERSIGNED,

ADMIRABLY Ritated on the teach to the

East of the Foreign Concession, Kobe, and furnished with an extensive supply of every requisite for the carrying on of a SHIPWRIGHT's BUSINESS, together with surplus Plant and Tools, Blacksmith's Forges, Tools, &c., 30.

For further particulars, apply to

W. K. BOARD & Ü».

Im 291 Biogo, January 31, 1875.

· BARRINGTON & ALGAR, OUSE AGENTS AND RENT

COLLECTORS,

H

Office removed to

No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD.

1 136. Hongkong, 21st January, 1878.

Notices to Consignees,

·S. 8. SINDI,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE ONSIGNÉES of Cargo per S. S. DELTA, from London, connection with the abovo etramer, are hereby informed that their Goods are landed and etored at their risk in the Godowns of the above Company, whenee elivery may be obtained from apon of the 1511 instant

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to its dos- timo; unless intimation is received from the Consigneen before 5 P.M. THIS EVENING, S questing it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned..

Goods-romaining unclaimed after THUKS. DAY, the 2011 February, at noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. 975 Hongkong, 18th February, 1873,

£ 8. CHINKING; FROM LONDON,

FENANG, AND SINGAPORE. ONSIGNEES of Goods by the abova Steamer are hereby notified that the Goods are being landed and stared at their risk izto the Godowas of the Hongkong Pier and Godowa Company, whence delivery may be ob.." tained. -

· Goods rerasining in store after the 18th inst. will be subject to real,

Options Cargo will be forwarded on to Slangusi, unless applied for by the Consignees before noon TO-DAY, the 13th inet.

Consignees are requested to send in, their

of Lading to STEMSSEN & Co.

263 Hongkong. 13th February, 1873. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

ABAIXO assignado participa a Communi-Bills

dade Portugueza de Hongkong, que elle: erigia uwa Barrèce no “Black Rock?" pam: accommodação dos que "quizerem resistir us Corridas

Admião $1 por 9 Diss Haverá Tiffin e Refrenson.

T. D'AQUINO, Hongkong. 12 de Fevereiro de 1873 256

NOTION OF REMOVAL. THEOce of the Undersigned is BEMOYED

to No. 16 Bank Buildinge

K Fourth Ordinary Annual MEETING at Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Olios of the Company, No 39, Queen's Road, on BATURDAY, the 1st Marab, at ebreo d'oluck in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st De cember, 1672; the Report of the General Mana. gre, and to elect a Counting Committee and Auditor

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. 123.208 Hongkong, 4th February, 1872 HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMA

PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE Transfer Books of the Company will he CLOSED from the 15th instant to the March next, Both are included.

(18 Underwgned baring been appointed Agentsoftheabore Company at this Port. are propared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of 850,000 on Buildings,or on Gourla | Id stored thereon.

„GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co ti Hongkung, 24th August, 1864.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General ManagerE 210 Hongkong, 6th Febraury, 1873.

H. BJORLING. tf 205 Hongkong, 14th February, 1873.

FOR SALE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIG

CONSIGNEES of the following coreo are sequested to send in their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and take immediato delivery; this Cargo-l-as-been länded and stored their risk and expense.

No fire insurance has been effected,

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent Ex B. S. "Ara," I th April.

"ROBROY" YAWL, 22 feet over all, 7 GB&C or TFB 1 and 2, enses Merchandise

En "Sindh.**

1 case Medicine. 1 bale Cotton.

feet beam, foar feet deep; newly built of teak, coppered and metal-fastened. "Ebe has OF, 53, ... four wet -tight compartments, sed is fitted KP in diamond with coolfag place, provision lockers, Le. In Ea" Hoogly," 10th November, 1972, easily worked by one min. Price, st she stands. TCM, No. 1 with anger and 30 fathome chain, one suit of

ails, about 2 toiron ballast, oaza and rom- PFC, 1877/81 locks, $250 only. Apply to

R. in diamond, J. J. FRANCIS

2, Club Chambera | ME... 1 525 Hongkong, 7th February, 1879.

1 ver Berelnndino "Pelho, 16th January,

quad Wine.

.

1 cant Leart Tipes. Kenealch," from Yokohama, 1 case Curios, 1170 Hongkong, 31st January, 1873,