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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4771
號一十七百七千四第
Arrivals.
Feb. 25. AASTA, Brit, atr., 652, C. Yang,
Whampoa 24th February, General, OLYPHANT & Co.
Feb. 25, BES LR, Brit. str., 999, Buchanan, Aeg 23rd February, Ballast.-, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Feb-25, TRAFALGAR; Brit. str., 951. Watson, Kobe 13th February, and Amoy 23rd, Rice,Ave, HRAND & Co.
Feb. 25, MONOCAöy, Amor. grun-boat, 1,039, Comdr. O. F. Stanton, Swatow February 24th.
Feb. 25, F. H. DREWS, German bark, 267, W. Vorentz, Whampoa Fobruary 24th, General W. Puerau & Co.
Departures...
Feb. 25, HAILoone, str., for Swatov, &c, Feb. 25, Antaanaota, for Saigon. Fob. 25, ACANTHA, sir, for Shanghai, Feb 20, PRAM, str., for Shangbai.
Clearances.
AS THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,
FERRUAKX 25.
Acantha, str., for Bhanghai. Glenlyon, str., for Shanghai. Prim, str, for Shanghai.
Adelia Carleton, for New York..
Ben Ledt, str., for Saigon. Rotterdamn, for Samarang. Denmore, str., for Saigon.
Passengers.
Nonc
Reports.
The British steamship Bm Ledi reports left Amoy on 23rd February, bad calm throughout, with thick fog,
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The British steamship Trafalgar repuris left Kobe on 15th February, at-7 an experienced string Westerly winds throughout the pasange. Arrived at Amuy on the 23rd, and sailed for Hongkong and day.
Vessels that have arrived in Europe from Ports in China, Japan and
Menila
· (Por last Mail's Advice.).
From Versal's Name
Date of Arrival. Atalanta (5)....................China Porte...Jan. 2
Springfield
St. Paul....
2
日九十二月正年酉癸治同
Banks.
To be Let.
TO LET,
CORPORATION.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING PAID-UP CAPITAL5,000,000 of Tollars. RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars
Court of Directors: Chairman-S. D. SISIOON, Esq
-
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1873.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Notices of Firnis.
三拜禮
在六十二月二英
港香
Intimations.
MR. JAMES BRUCE le authorised to sign | VIDTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
sur firma per procuration until further OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
TAIT & Co.
From the 1st March neat. THE HOUSE No. 31, Wyndham Street. Ap. THE Underaged will well by Public Auc notieg.
ply to
J. A. DE CARVALHO,
3w 300 Honging, 21th February, 1973, TO LET Nohit Sermoar Terrace-st-pre-
Deputy Chairman or Hsent in the occupation of A. HANCOOU,
line. Gaq.
A. T. Hoard, E. 4. Soon, Reg.
B. Loman, Esq
FL Molthers, Heq.
Thos. Pyke, E94.
Hon. IL Bowolf.
Chief Manager.
Hongkong James Greig, Esq., Manager.
Shanghai-Bren Cameron, Esq. London Beukers-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEBBET ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cent, per annum or the daily balance.
On Fixed Depositor
-For 3 months*2 per cent, per annum,
12
*
5 H LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credite-granted on approved Securities, and avery descripdon of Banking and Exchange basiness traicted,
Drafts-granted on Londen, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amorica, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chier Manager.
Offices of the Oorporation,
No. 1. Q's Road East.
f 10821 Hongkong, 13 b. February, 1873, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING. CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year
THE
ending on Fist December last, at the rate of Treive per tant per annam, say $7.50 per paid-up Share of $125, is payable on and after FRIDAY, the 14th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are re quested to apply for Warrants.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager.
Manil....Jun.
· Munnger, Hongkong Branch. 2, Queen's Road Enst, Hongkong......Jan, 2
Hongkong, 13th Doocher, 1872, (3m 2178
Veronica.............Heugkong....dan.
Wm. Eitson.
Thyatir.......
Tynedals
Beemab.
Benefactor...
Leander.....
Palm Tree. Chelmere......
Maanadian.
Shanghai...
4
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Yokabumu.......ðan. Mazila.............. ..Shanghai......Jan,
5
Ella Loring...Kokelaman 5 Vanguard Hongkong Jan-8
Vosscle Expected at Hongkong.
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From
Dairs.
Yesssl's Name. Queen of the Seas. Ponurth May 11 ......New York...... May 18
Himalaya
East.......
Amicitia
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Benikulk {s} Duna (8) Altous (8) Logohoo......
Ajar (9).......
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Vessels from Ports ia Chius and Japan expooted in Europe and America. (Corrected to Dute.)
Thetis...... Mikado
FROM HONGKONG, Vessel Name: For.. Date of Leaving, Frices. Channel (Lo.). Nov. 1 Oorea....................Londoa.....Not. 2 Sir Harry Parkes.....London...No. 8 Landdrost Braan...Channel (Lo).Nov. 22 Hamburg....Nov. 30 Falmouth (f.o)Der. B „London......Dec. 11 Sir Wm. Wallace...New York......Jan. 15 .New York......Jan. 19 New York,.....Jan. 19 New York......Ja, 20. „New York......Feb.
Glarus...
Her Majesty...
Rifle
Irvine.
Gemsbok.
FROM WHAMPÓA,
S. G. Glover...........
S. D. Carleton Witob
Early Morn.
Tsikon...........
4
New York,...: Oct. 23
New York......Oct. 29. New York......Nov, 27
New York....Nov.2 Hamborg
5
Lennor Casti.........London......Dec. 10
Midnight........
New York.....Dec. 13
Per Ardna..
New York......Dec. 15
Everburd
New York......Dop. 31
FRON MACAO, Star of China.......Nov. 1
FROM AMGY. Thracian..........New York......Deo. 2 J. R. Worcester......New York......Den, 18
Flying Spur.
Catherina....
FROM FOоOCHÓW.
London Nov. 14 y Gibraltar ko..... Dec.
5 Belin
London......... Dec. Bitzabeth Nigbolsun. New Forks Deo. 6- black Prince.. ....Now York...... Den. 6 Fontenaye.
London......... Den, 7 Saver Eagle... London. Dec. 12
Now York.....Ţ20. New York......Jan. Falmozib (fv)Jan. 10 London.Jr. 14
Wbiofell.....
Annie Gray..
Minerva
Albert Victor...
Mitado........
FROM SHANGHAI
New York......Oct. 21 Sir Jamesejee Family London Ost. 26 Araby Maid.... Lönden................. Cht. 29 .London.......,Oct, 29
APACHO
7
E. A. Oliver...........New York......Nov. 1 Fanny Breelaber New York......Nos. "Morro Castle........New York......Nov.
Mary Whitridge....New York...... Nov. 15 Claro Babuyan......New York...Now, 23 Dilkhoooh......... New York......Nov, 24 New York......Nov. 26- London........Nor, 20 ..Loudoa..... Nor. 29 Fiery Croaa.....L... Deo. $ Sarah Niaholson.....New York...... Des. 10 Lady Elizabeth......New Tork......Des. 20 Borealis,.
New York......Dec. 29 Elizabeth Graham New York,... Jan., 17. Ombo................Saw Tork..........Jan. 25.
Centurion Glangsira..... Hopewell.........
Auction Sales To-day,
None,
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
FROM and after this date, and until further notice, Discount of Twenty per cent. (207) upon current local rates of Premia, will be returned on Insurances against fire, effected with this Office.
NORTON, LYALL & Co.,
tf 1174
- 25th June, 1872
VIENNA, LIMITED.
Agents,
Bay. Pocesien on the 1st May next.
HOUSE No. 7, in Calno Rond, fummerly oo. cupied by T. PYRE, Esq. Pouscation on the lat March next Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. ti 253 Hoogkong, 18th February, 1878.
TO LET,
With inatiate possession, THREE STOBBY Comfortable HOUSE in Hollywood Road as thorough good 1 order, biting eight rooms and a fiecties of the harbour. Rent moderate. Apply at No. 12, Hollywood Road.
251 Hongkong. 11th February, 1873.
TO LET URNISHED APARTMENTS, Queen's Road Rash Addreen" Y.Z," Daily Press 226 Hongkong, 7th February, 1873. TO LET,
Office.
+
From 1st procinta. TEAT desirable HOUSE marked B, Holly- Wood Road, facing Horst D'Ernors, it present beeppied by S. D. Gonnor, Eaq.
Apply t
A. A. DE MELLO & Co., Macas
በዚ
RCZARIO & Co., Hongkong, 1m 209 Hongkong. 5th February, 1873.
TO LET TIRAT Desirable RESIDENCE known as PERSEPOLIS" sitanted in Bonban
Road, eoctaining 12 Boron, (besides Basement Story). Bath Eque, A., Water and Gas throughout, a large Garden, Croquet Ground, Stabling, &o, Porscesion on 15th arel.
Apply to
BARRINGTON & ALGAR
House Agents.
if 98 Hongkong, Srd Janmary, 1873.
TO LET,
tion,
"TO-MORROW,
the 27th day of February, 1875, at noon,
Al Mis Sales Brome, Queen's Roady- Barrels PITCH
American TOBACod. Swing CIGARS.
Ohewing TOBACCO.,
Gunny BAGS.
1-Caes MATCHES.
10 Cases SAUSAGES, Battles QUININE.
An Invoice of UILMAN'S STORES, com- prising MUSTARD, SALAD OIL, OAT- MEAL, ARROWROOT, Pearl BABLBY, Condensed EGGS, JAMS, JELLY, MADMA- LADE, Tart FRUITS, HAM, BUTTER, &‹..
Alo,
Mic
An Invoice of PAINT, comprising White Zinc, White Lead, Yellow, and Bluck.
And Sunday FURNITURE
Ave.,
Ba." TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars welbed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. 921 Hongkong, 26th February, 1873. PUBLIO AVUTION.
FURNITURE SALE.
instractions to sell by Public Anation,
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have received at the residence of the late W. D. AUTRY, Eaq, No.Hollywood Road, on
MONDAY,
the 3rd March, 1878, at 2 o'clock P.M., The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, consisting of Damsor Covered OHAIRS, COUCHES, Karble-top and other TABLES, MIRRORS, ENGRAVINGS, CARPETS, GASALIERS, SIDEBOARD, WHATNOT, CLOCKS, ELECTRO PLATÉ, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE,BEDSTEADS, WARD. ROBES, WASHSTANDS and SERVICES. S
&to..
TERMS OF SALE.-Caab before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote, with all faults and errors of descriptious, at pur
299 Hongkong, 30th February, 1878.
WANTED.
HE Advertiser la Cesirous to enter into some arrangement with lady ur respectable female, homeward bound, to take charge of
"two" or "four"abildren, girls, between six
·
Tru 273 Amoy, 11th Febmary, 1873.
R. CARDROSS GRANT has been Mmitted a Partner in our firm.
BRADLEY
NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[PRICE $23 TER MONTH.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
sHE Third Ordinary MEETING of Share- holders in this Company, will be held at the Optapany's Office, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong, at $ r.. TOMORROW, the 27th f 1 Swatow, lat Junasry, 1973.
instaut, for the purpose of receiving n Slate Captain Brannt, will be despatched for
of MR. BANDAR A SLUGA ment of Accounts, and Report of the bound or shortly after the arrival of the next Frenoks
F. LANOKEN and My, C. W. SIEGFRIED
anr frm in Hongkong and China.
WM. TUSTAU & 0. Gm 2 Hongkong, Jst January, 1873.
HAVE this day admitsod Mr J. ALABOR A partner in my firm, which willTM bendeforth' be condnoted under the style of METRE, ÁLABOR & Co..
ADOLPH E. METËR.
3m. 5· Honekonë, 1st Junnars, 1873.
THE
E interest and responsibility of Mel ADOET EBORE in our fire at Clanton and Hongkong, censed on the 31st Decembar, 1872.
From this day Mr. OTTO BENZCIE become a partner in both houses.
CARLOWITZ & Co. 39 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873:
NOTICE.
MR
R. HERMANN STOLTERFORT bas
been authorized to sign our firm.
HESSE &.00.
: 11 Hingkour, Ist-January, 1878.
HE
interest and responsibility of Mr. 0. It. HELEMANN in our firm senses from this
OBS, J. CAUPP & Co. tf 12 Hongkong, 81st Decembar, 1872,
date.
our
WARDEN and Mr. David King, Jr., is interest and responsibility of Mr. Ht. It firm ceased in the 31st December fast. Mr. B. W. STEVENS is admitted a partner from this duto.
- RUSSELLA & Co. 314 China, lat Junnary, 1873.
NOTICE. THE interest of Mr. HL. L. NORONHA, in the
Printing of bliebe cut of the Undersigh ed, coased on the 30th of September last,
Mr. D. NoRexus, Sonior, ha re-seamed the managing business of the office.
NORONIA & SONS,
3m 2249 Hongkong, 24th December, 1879,
FOR SALE..
and seven years of age, daring sheir passage to A FIRE BRICKS, and Seventy (70) Toas
1872.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 28th instant. toth days inclusive.
By order of the Board,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
Secretorics.
28d 199 Hongkong, 1st February, 1879: HONGKONG DISTILLERY COMPANY, LIMITED.
Third Ordinary General MEETING of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the East Point Office, TOMORROW, the 27th instant, at 4a'slock P.M. The Trans fer Books of the Company will be closed from the 17th to the 97th instant, both dates in
clusivo,
Per order.
J. W. TORREY,
General Manager. 100 234 Hongkong, 17th February, 1873. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
LE Fourth Ordiasry Anal MEETING will be held at the Offices of the Company,
of Shareholders in the above Company
| No. 39, Queen's Road. on SATURDAY, the 1st March, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st De- oomber, 1872, the Report of the General Mana. gera, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manaysre. 123 206 Hongkong, 4th February, 1873,
Mail,
Company's Steamship "PROVENCE
YOKOHAMA -
O, BERTRAND,
Principal Agent.
319 Hongkong, 26th February, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGENTES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.;
Company's Steamship.
"MENZALEH,”" Capinin Mourrat, will be dispatched for
SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe.
BERTRAND..
Principal Agent. 220 Hongkong, 96th February, 1973. GREAT REDUCTION TO SUBSCRIBERS
ONLY ONE MONTH FROM DATE.
NOW PUBLISHING.
FLOYD'S SOUTH OBINA ALBOM,
PRICE, $13 for FIFTY VIEWS, Amonst Lograph (Bittered at Stationers' Hall,
ed, with printed description of every Pho-
Sets in well bound volumes can be obtained at $19.
Pariber particulars can be obtained at the Establishment of
W. P. FLOYD,
Wyndham Street. I 822 Hongkong, 26th February, 1973.
· WANTED.
A SIX or Bight-roomed HOUSE; deviral
part of the town preferred. Address,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM-office of this paper, stating particulars,
PANY LIMITED.
NOTICE.
MG Transfer Books of the Company will CLOSED from the 15th instant in the BOUT One Hundred Thousand (100,000) 1st March next, both days included.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Managers. 18 Hongkong, 6th February, 1873.
HOMPSON & HIND
tf 273 Hongkong. 13th February, 1573.
WITH posaran out the let January next chanere risk from the full of the hammer.
or prior to that date if required, that AGRA BANK, LIMITED.
Commodious TWO-STORIED HOUSE itu. TUTIOE is hereby given, that in accordanceated in Caine Road, and known as "Torest with instructions received from the Board Lodge," with Out-offices, Stabling, Ceanh. of Directors, the HO NOKONG BRANCH will boase, Aviaries, Garden, and also x Croquet be closed on 31st December, 1972, after which Laws atlashed. Has Gas and Water aid
throngboat, date Masara. GIMCAN & Os, will not as Agenta
For farther particulars, apply to for the Hank at this Port,
E. D. SASSOON & Co. H. HUGHES,
if 1842 Hongtong, 2nd November, 1879. TO LER (Wäb immediale possession), RATighly desirable and commodious Family raidence, "FALFLEA" situated in Bonbam Road West, and focaerty in the occupation of RevDY MCMURDO, Esq. There are 12 Rooms 3 Stalled-stable, Coach-liotse, Harness Roua, large Kitohen Garden, and Plan Grounds, Gas and Wotor laid tag out.. Apply se
Solicitors, ef 172 Hongkong, 25th Jaunary, 1872.
TO LET. TO. 1 and 2, WESTBOURNE VILLAS,
eituated on the Bonhara Roud Apply to
Hambourg per direct steamer, in consideration of FIRE CLAY. Apply to of " part " or " the whole * of her phosage, ur aay other similar gratuity, being paid by the Advertiser.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undoraigned having been appointed Agentenf the above Company at this Fort, are prepared to graat Pelines against Fire to the extant of $60,10) on Buildings or on Goods
stored theroon.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &.Co. tt Kangkong. 24th August, 1984. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. INROAF and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD Insurancos, vix pe
Not exceeding 1 month oftheannual rate Abore 1 month,
* do
and not exceed: 3
ing
Above:
and nut exceed-5
du.
do. do.
Above 6 months the fall annual rate.
On and after this date, a discount of 20 per cent. off the abova rates will be allowed to in
BITUTS.
GILMAN & Co, dyrete, North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
if 187 Rongkong, 24th June, 1872. PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
TROM this date, until further notice, a dje count of Twenty per vent, (20%) upon the current local rates of premis will be allowed rpon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & Co,
„Agente.
#1199 Howukon». 27th June, 1972. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANUR COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,
THIS Company, with its Head Office al Hongkong, and Agencies at the various! Treaty Ports in China and Jupan, is prepared to issue Policies of Insurance, at the current
atau of Premium as the respective placca.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & D...
Szeretaries
tl 557 Hongkong. lat April, 1871.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE -- COMPANY.
T
No
ED. SHARP & TOLLER,
Address," Pasange to Hamburg," care of the office of thin paper.
148 304 Hongkong..Band February, 1879.
HARVEY SOORⱭIE,
China Sugar Refiumy, 73 294 Hongkong, 20th February, 1879.
FOR SALE OR LEASE.
E squasaigɔé inforze Messieum tes DaniTRE
taines de navires de Commerce Français qail leur est strictement interdit d'embarques
des matelots érangers provenant de Boarding A Houses satres que celles affiches à Is Chanel- lerie de ce Consult
Le Gérant du Consulat de France,
OE L. DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872. vine! Untoregres have been appointed 56.8 Agents for the Sale of their Goods Hongkong and China by Mezera. J. & E. Ter &c.ent, Glasgow, and Mesara. David Clorará Sons
Arbroath,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Vo, tf 419 Hongkong, January, 1867. roHN SKINKEL, SAN PRANCISCO,
RAWLING, MEDLEN & Co.,
Arohit cle, t.13) Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.
TO LET,
With immediate possessionj. THAT very destable BUNGALOW, situate at Pekfoon, and known as "BRL- MONT with Bowling Alley, Coach House, 4-stalled Stablo, o., aliached. Water laid on. Apply to
GILMAN & Co.
1132 Hongkong, 19th June, 1978.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, GAITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
«CALIFORNIA.
Snavessor to BODMOND GIBBONS & D.,
Sole Agopta for Winchuator Repenting Arms sað Ammunition, De Pont's Blastingand Sporting Powder, Lake Superior and Pacific Fans Campony's Bagle Safety Fas
{ly 634 April & TRANSATLANTIO FILE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
SLEMSSEN & Do,
THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- THE DIVIDEND at the rate of 16 per cent.pared to accept risks against Fire, subject to a
per snow, or $6 per share, doelsred as bonus of 20 per cent. the Ordinary Balf-yearly Meeting of Share holders held this day, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPO. RATION on and after SATURDAY next, the 18th instant. Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company for War.
rants.
By order of the Board of Directora,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents.
tf 12 Honkong. 18th January, 1878,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED."
TEE DIV-DEND of $3 (Three Dollars) per cent, to 31st Deccaber, 1972, declared at the Half-yearly Meeting of the RONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY. LIMITED, will be payable at be HONCHONG AND Shanghai BANKING COR. instant. Shareholders may obtain Divi- dead Warrants for the same on application to the undersigned.
By Order of tho Board,
TAROM this date until further notice, aPORATION on and after MONDAY next, the
Beturn of Twenty per cent. (20%) will be 27 made, on the Premium charged on all Insur auves effented with thie OfBos; euch Retuara being payable on the mene of the Policy.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. 11 Hoarkode, 24th June, 1872. LONDON AND OBIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALI, KTREET, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1843,
THE Undersigned is authorised to accept risks on behalf of this Office, by First Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.
A MOTTER, Agent.. ti Hongkong. Int July, 1867. THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY
CAPITAL, TWO MILLION STERLING.
T
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent for the above Company at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of 210,000, on Buildings or on | Goods stored therein,
NORTON, LYALL & Uo
it 941 Hongkong. 22nd January, 1970. THE GONDUN ASSURANCE",
INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHANTEN 0% HIS MAJESTY BING GEÓRÓB THE PIROT, .A.D. 1720.
THE andoreigood having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as followe Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Porte of India, China, and Australia.
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for bong or short periods, at ourrent rates,
A. disopant of 20 %, allowed.
LIFE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000,
ressonable terms,
HOKOLL DAYS
tt 1363 Hongkong, 26th July, 1872
CHINA AND JAPAN MABING INSURANCE COMPANY,
J
ED. BAKER,
Secretary.
tf 155 Hongkong, 24th January, 1879.
OLINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
Agents
if 39 Hongkong. 18th November. 1879, IANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSUUIA- TION OF SHANG HAL
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 766,000 TABLS
POLICES granted on Marine Risks to all
parts of the World, at current rates. This Association will, until further notice, provide out of the carnings, firet for an interest dividend of 15%, for shareholders on Capital, and thereafter distribute amag Policy holders annually, in die All the pronte of the Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of premium contributed.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agente.
tf 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872.
1
IMPERIAT, FIRE OFFICE,
SHIPPING-BUILDING YARD OF
THE UNDERSIONED, DMIRABLY situated on the Beach to th
East of the Foreign, Concession, Kobe, nad furnished with au extensive supply of every requisite for the carrying on of a SHIFFRINT'S BUSINESS, together with surplus Papi and : Töðin, Blacksmith's Forges, Toots, & do
For further particulars, apply to
W. K. BOARD & Co. Ja 291 Hiogo, Junnory 31st, 1875, BATAVIA SHA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for theshore-named Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainat Bea Iliers at current rates.
RUSSELL & Co.
of 1022 Hongkong, 1st April, 1865. THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON.
THE COSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN
HAVE just received, 'ex French Mail, a
Choice Assortment of
SILK and WOOL GRENADINES. in Colora and Styles,
Suitable for Diver and Evening Wear.. ORGANDIES and SWISS MUSLINS, With White and Colored Figures and Stripes FRENCH FLOWERS AND MILLINERY,
A Goon STOOK OF HUMAN HAIR-
in Short and Long Lengths, HAIR NETS, CHIGNON BLOCK,
AND FRIZZETS.
- Also,
AN ASSORTMENT OF LADIES BOOTS and SHOES of the newest kinke.
CO..
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. £88 Hongkong, 18th.February, 1873.
ROWN J.ONES & UNDERTAKERS, de, OFFICE No. 18, HOLLYWOOD Road.
Memorial Stones and Monumenta erected.
SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA. B
BANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG,
SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INSU-
THE Attention of Shippers is called to thei Atentionf Presiams charged by the undersigned Agents of above named Companies, for all steamer rieks, subjest to a brokerage of
15 per cent,
The "Onsterling." as well as the "Olube," after paying the Sharehuidera a dividend of 10 per cont, on their paid-up Capital, distribute 25 per cent of the surplus of the profita pro rata Amongst each of the Insurers as have paid daring the year £500 and upwards is premium. Particulars can be obtained s the Ofer of
SIEMSSEN & Co...
Agents, of 40 Hongkong, 16th Octoler. 1872. WORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. BEDUCTION IN THE RATES OF FERMIUM. Detached & semi-detached Dwell-
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ing Houses, removed from town, per sent, Perannaro.
and their contents. Other dwellingHouseaused strict-]
ly as such, and their contents. I
their contenis.
O and after this date the following rates Gedowns, Oices, Shops, An, and will be olurged SHORT PERIOD In- survices, viz-
Not axoarding Tau days of the annotate Not exceeding 1 month oftheannuale. 18 Above 1 month,)
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"ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YRAR END..and not excred.
ING 31ST DECEMBER, 1872,
|ing romana,
Above 3 months)
NONTRIBUTORS of business to the above and not exceed• § „$ ̈
CONTRIBUTORS to run surd and
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to hand to. the. Undersigned before the First Above 6 anonths the fulfannauj rate. day of Maruh nant, papers abewing their cou- | tributicus for the year ending 31st December, 1872, in order that their share of the divisible profits may be certained. should sath Con- irilatore Euil to render the returns specified, their soconats will be rude up in conformity with the boost of the Company.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente, Tonperial Pirs Insurance Company. if 675 Bangkong. 18th August. 1869. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents. 54 Tonghone, 1st January, 1958. INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANT, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDEES, HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that
Ineuring Houses sad other Buildings Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur- ing and Farming Stock, Stips in Port, Hur. bours, or Dock, and the Cargoea of such Ships Jao, Ships Building and Repairing, Barge and other Vessel en Navigable Rivers and, Canals, and Goede, on board such Fessel, throughont Great Britain and Treland, and in FORELON COUNTRIES, PEOM LO88-02 DAMAGE BY FIRE.
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com Pany, are prepared to grant Policies against in accordance with the 36th Clacao of the FIRE to the extent of 880,000 on any one First Artioles of Association of the Company, the Class Bisk, Sixth Call of Twelve Dollars and Fifty-centa
per share is payable on the 91st December car. root, at the HonGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CULPONATION.
Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent, per annum will be charged on all calle paid after that day.
By order,
ANOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary. Xies Hongkong, 10th December, 1879.
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE
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On and after this date, a discount of 20 per cent, off the above rates will be allowed to in- eurera.
GILMAN & Co., Agenta, North British and Morcentile
Freurance Company.
tf 1168 Hoogkopy, 24th Jnas, 1872
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
if 187 Hongkong, 21st January, 1873.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
5 816 Honekong, 25th February, 1878. "HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOUK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ended 31st Dec., 1972, at the rate of Six THE DIVIDEND declared for the half year per cent. per annum (8%) will be payable ab the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK on and " after FRIDAY, the 28 Feb.
Dividend Warrants must be obtained from the Acting Scoretary at the office of the Com pany, No. 1. Ulub Chambers,
By order,
ROBERT DUNCAN,
Acting Secretary. 1313 Hongkong, 25th February, 1873, THE departure of the Steamship "KWANG.
TUNG," for Swatow, Ames, and Fun slow, is posted.
HOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 307. Hongkong, 24th February, 1873.
WANTED ON BOTTOMHY.
On the RELL DOLLARS.
20,000 and RIGGING of the British Ship Alhambra, for the voyage hence to Saa Francisco.
TENDERS, to be addressed to the Under- signad, at the Office of Messrs. RUSSELL & Co., an or before noon of FRIDAY, the 25th cur- rept.
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CHAS. H. NELSON, Master, British Ship Alhambra,” Hongkong, 24th February, 1873. THE GREAT NOETDERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
TROK this dates TELEGRAPH STATION I has been opened in Amoy.
RATES FROM HONGKONG-
For Ten Words........
For Teuty Word...................................... §3. Half this rate for every Additional Tea Fords.
By order,
P. F. SORENSEN,
Superintendent
tf 310 Hongkong 14th February, 1872.
THE Oon of the Undersigned a REMOVED THE SAMBUN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
to No. 18, Bank Buildinga.
H. BJORLING.
265 Hongkong, 14th February, 1973, SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG,
THE
HE Oce has been REMOVED to No. 7. Gage Street. Office hours -11 a. to 3 F.M. Saturdays, 11 AM. to 1 F..
By authorization of the CoDeal for Spain,
JOSE DE NAVARRO,
Fice Consul, Im 178 Hongkong. 28th January, 1875.
TO BE SULD
invite TENDERS for an 18ON GIRDER BRIDGE, to be erected over the Caual on the North-side of the Settlement.
Particulars may be ascertained from the Un- dersigned, with whom tenders are to be lodged on or before the 2nd proximo.
The Council do net bind themselves to ac- cept the lowest or any tender.
ALFRED HUTCHISON, 18d 250 Canton, 8th February, 1878. LONDON AND PROVINCIAE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
having been appointed
THE GROUND and PREMISES at Quser's 1Agents in Hongkong for the above Com- Hoar, Spring Gardens, kaows at ST pany, are prepared to grant Marine riskn at
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
tl 47 Hongkong 6th March. 1868,
FANOze HosPITAL The Ground contains ourrent rates. 40,450 square-foot, affording aufficient space for over 50 ordinary Uhinese Houses, The Pro- mfees, as they stand, are well anited for a School,
Hospital or any public Institution. For further partieniars, apply to
CALDWELL & BUERETON,
Solivilors, 30, Queen's Road, Hongkong. *3m 200 Hongkong, 1st February, 1879.
Notices to Consignees,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. ONSIGNEES per Company's stearier CONTINES Derby artikel that the landed"
FOR SALE.
cargo is being discharged into Orad, "ROBROT YAWL, fect over all, 7 at the Godowns of the andereigned, in both feet brain, four feal deep; nowly built of cases it will lie at Consignees' risk. The cargo teak, soppers and metal-fastened. She has will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown fear water-tight compartmenta, and is fitted on and after the 24th February, 1873.
Goods undelivered after 3rd Marob, 1979 with cooking place; provision lockers, &c. le easily worked by one man. Price, as she stands, i will be subject to Rent. THE annual rates for Fire Insurance on the with anchor and 30 fathoms obain, one suit of various classes of Buildings and their con- ssils, abous 2 tons iron ballast, ours and row. tents will remain as follows until further no-locks, $250 only. Apply to tice, viz - Detached d
semi-detached) Dwaling Houses (removed from the town)and their contents. Other Dwelling Houses (similarly
situated) vnd their contents Offices und Godowns and their
contenta.
Not exceeding 10 days tih par ceni.
percent
J. J. FRANCIS.
2, Club Chambers, Im 236 Hongkong, 7th February, 1873 MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE CUN-
PANY OF MANCHESTER AND ----
LONDON,
t percent.
1 percent
THE Undergoed have been appointed Other Bisks by Special arrangement,
Agente for the above Company at Hong, The following rates will be charged for kong, Canton, Fernbow, Shanghai, and Ha SHORT PERIOD Police-
kow, and are prepared to grant Insuranses at Current Rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. tf 1958 -Hongrong, 18th October, 1868.
- NOTICE TAROM and after thisdate the following raton will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Insurancea, viz pinil
Not vroooding... 2 month per cent. Above I month, and not)-3- ercending...TINIAI Į
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3 monthe, and ot exceeding................ ↑ Aboveßmonths,the fuliannual rate of 1
GIRA, LIVINGSTON A Co Hongkong, 1st January, 1867.
HE TOURIST'S GUIDE-Above
REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Formatdres So, c., with the Punti, and Mandarin Pronga-| ciption.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Obinose Lanenage, in two 'Parts.
The Daily Press Office.
BOEG 5
LAS. E DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSART,
ROBT.S WALKER & Co.. Agents, Boyal Insurance Company, tf 1763 Henckenr. 18th Septerober; 1869,
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOTICE.
Nonnformity with the Special Resolutions
I hated and confirmed as bus atras
COM and after this date, a Discount of 20 PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG. Ora fare and lip porn, alte hog. Chautos
ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is call
per cent, on the current rates of Premia.
will be allowed to all contributors.
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ROBERT S. WALKER & Co.,
Agents, Royal Insurance Company,
tf 1168 Rogékong: 24th June, 1872.
K. K. PRIV. OESTERREICH, VERSICHERT the future distribution of the Pro. PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
RUNGS GESELLSCHAFT “DONAU,”
Bis of this Company, two-thirds (9/3rds) of which, after payment of interest, will now bei The Undersigned, having been appointed divided ambaget il Contributors of business, General Agents for tha aboys Company, whether Shareholders or not, retsably in pro- are prepared to grant-Marine Risks at current tion to the amount of Nett Premia contributed.
WM. PUSTAU&O,
ti 063 Hongkong, 9th April 3872
Tatou.
MELCHERS & Co.
8 2118 Hongkong. Tat Desember, 1872.
Agents.
BRANCE ESTABLISHMENTS, TOKOHAMA AND TEDO, JAPAN,
SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED. THE Undersigned having been appointed N.B.Captains of Ships not landing at Agente to the above Company at this above Wharf, can leave orders at the Store of Pert, are prepared to grant Policies against Messrs. BROADBEAR & ANTHONY (opposite the Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildinge, or lending stage of the Qunton and Mario an Goods stored therein.
Steamer), when they will receive G. G,'aime mediate attention.
tt 44 longkang, 5th January, 1872:
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co. t717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1969,"
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BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agants, Hongkong, 24th February, 1573- BI4 BRITISH STEAMER FLINTSHIRE, FROM LONDON, &e. YONSIGNEES of Cargu by the above atcamer are bareby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may he obtained.
Cargo remaining in godown after the th ust, will be subject to reut.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless no- tice to the contrary be given before 2 d'elock F.M. TO-MORROW.
Elabaiguces are requested to send their Bills of Lading for Conatersiganture-to the unders signed.
GILMAN & Co. ---
Agente.
905 Hongkong, 31st February, 1873.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
:
Not exceeding Ten days i of the annual rates
do. Not exoeding 1 manib Above 1 month, and noti
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. exceeding three months. Į Aboves months, and not
YONSIGNEES of the following cargo are exceeding six months....
requested to send in their Bills of Lading Above six months the fall annual rate.” ******
to be undersigned for countersignature, and JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
take immediate delivery; this Cargo has been Agente, Allians Fire Assurance Company landed and stored at their risk and expense. * 67 Honokane, 26th August 1889
No fire insurance has been effected. C. BERTRAND, IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PERNIUM.
Principal Agent. Ex B. B. "Axa,” 100h April- NITL further notice the following Annual
Rates will be charged for Fire Ibanranse GE&O.or TFB 1 and 3.2 CH6ea Merchandise
Ez" Bindl." Detached & semi-detached Dwell~)~
GF, 58, ...
1 cane Medicine. -1 bale Cottop. ing Houses remured from town, per cent. KP in diamond and their contenta,
EsHoogly," 10th November, 1872. Othordwelling Houses, used strict-Į
ly aé euch, and their scutents. Godowns, Offices, Shops, &c., and
23rd March and 19th April, altering-Clauece No 103, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles of Association, (anch changes to take affect from 1st Jutuary, 1872), the Net Profits of the Company will, from, that date, be distributed vin as follows, viz.
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe- ther shareholdera or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by wasb. One-third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve
OLTPHANT & Co.,
General dente.
Fund.
tt 716. Hongkong, 37th April, 1872.
1 case Merchandise.
"6 casa Wine.
Pi-ho," 16th January.
Fin diamond,...
TOM, No. 1 per vent, 1 per cent RFC, 197781 GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents Imperial Fire Insurance Company. ME... t864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865.
their pontente.
1 cask Lead Pipes.
Ex Mentalth," from Yokohama, 1 case Curios. 1170 Hongkong, Sat January, 18%,
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