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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 477% 第二十七百七千四第

Arrivals.

Feb. 25, CANDELARIA, STOn, back, 107, Bar

redo, Manila 12th February, General. Feb. 25, TezLz, German bk., 350, Patersen,

REWEDroя & Co.

Saigon 27 Jamery, and Capo St. James 28th, Pusra & 000-picula Rice

Co.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY, 1873,

日一初月二年西癸治同

Banks.

To be Let.

LJONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Ho

CORPORATION.

TO LET

From the let March neud,

ply to

Q. ***

JA. DE CARVALHO. Zw 368 Hongkong. 24th February, 1873, TO LAE.

H. Molahera. Ning-

Thos. Pyke, Eng

PAID UP CAPITAL....5♫00,000'ɑf Dollara

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

M

RESERVE FUND....1,900,000 of Bollare. THOUSE No. 31, Wyndham Strest. ApTHE Undergred will sell by Public Aucactics:

Court of Director Chairman. D. SABBOON,

Feb. 25, ALTORA, British str., 1,147, Hor, R. R. liline. Raq

London 22nd December, Gibraltar 30th,

· Deputy Chairam-W. II. FOBES, Esq.

Hoord, Req. d. Lenst, Bugi

B. Lemann, E

Port-Said 11th January, Sues 12th. Galle Slet, Penang 8th Febrosty, and Singapore 14th, General-WM. PUSTAU & Co.

Tob. 26, GLENnor, Brit. str., 1,370. Watt, Shanghai 22nd February, Ballaa GILMAN & Co.

Feb. 26, DLC.M. gun-boat CHIEN-JUI, 28,

Poynter, from a Cruise.

Feb. 26, GLEAT NOETHEEN, Brit. str., 800, Murrell, Amoy 25th February, Ballast. -G. N. TELEGRAPH CO

Fob. 26, PRESTO, Ned, bark, 412, Irgens, Saigon 23rd January, and Cape St Jatuor 24th, 8,900 pleuts Ries-Ev. SOHELLUASS & CO.

Hon. R. Roots.

Chief Manager. Hongkong Inaca Greig, E14, Manager.

Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Bag. London Bankera-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWRI),

On Ourrent Deposit Accounts at thorate of1 per cont. per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposita:-

For 3 monthe' 2 percent. per annam.

4 12

31

"

LOCAL BITS DISCOUNTE Gredit granted on approved Securities, and

business transacted..

Fob. 26, MENTALER, Fronch steamer, 1,008,rezy description of Banking and Exchange Mourrat, Yokohama 18th Feb, Mails Draflagranted on London, and the chief and General.-MESSAGERIES MAEL-i commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, TIMRE

America, Chira and Juran.

Feb. 26, Casors, Brit. str., 955, Dowdy Uficer of the Corporation

Amoy 28th February, BallantGru MAS & Co.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager.

No.1, Queen's Bend Fast,

t/ 10681 Rongkong, 13th February, 1813.

CORPORATION.

Feb. 26, NORNA. Brit. str., 606, Milem,ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

Svatow 26th Feb. General--Kwok ACKRONG,

Feb 26, R. H. JoNEs, British tark, 981, Chaplin, Swatow 25th February, Bal- last.-GILMAN & Co.

Departures,

Feb. 26, GLENLEON, str., for Shanghai. Feb. 26, DAYLIGHT, for Iloilo.

Feb. 20, RUTEDAM, for Sumarang. Feb. 26, Bex LADI, slz., for Sigon. Feb. 26, VESTA, for Wliampou..

Clearances.

AT THE HARDour Master's Orrion,

FEBRUARY 26TH.

Festa, for Whampos. Codan, for Saigon,

Passengers.

Per Choop, etc., from Amsy-

Mr. J. W. Danicleen.

Par Altona, air, from London, &.,-**

9 Chinese,

Fer Norma, str., from Swatow,

71 Chinese,

Per Henealch, str., from Yokohama

For Hongkong-5' Malays. _The Maranillan. -Mesers, Moito, D'Escudier, Peyssier, Peiris,

Capt. Ribey, and 19 Japanese.

Par Great Northern, str., from Amoy,-

Mr. and Mrs. Drexuber and obild.

Reports.

The Spanish bark Candelaria reports left Manila on 12th February, bad vary strong N.E. monsoon and bigh sea

The British steamship Norna reports left

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

STAIS DIVIDEND declared for the half-year- Loading on 31st December last, at the rate of Twelve por cent per aazım, any $750 per paid-up Pharo of $125, is payable on and after FRIDAY, the 14th instant at the Oftees of the Corporation, whero Shareholders are ro- quested to apply for Warrants.

By order of the Board of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Ciner Manager. of 213 Hongkong, 13th February, 1978.

AGRA BANK, LIMITED.

NOTICE is bereby given, that in accordance 14 with instructions roos verl from the Board

of Directors, the HONGKONG BRANCH will. bi olased on 31st Daders her, 1873, after which date Messrs, GILMAN & O, will sot an Agents for the Bank at this Port,

HL HUGHES, Manager, Hongkong Branch 2, Queen's Road Eder,

Hongkong, 13th December, 1572. [3m 2178

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agentsof the above Company at this Port, are prepared to grant Policies againat Fire to the extent of $60,000 on Buildings, or en Gooda stored theroon.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. ti Hongkong, 94th August, 1981.

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. DROM and after this date the following rat

will be charged on SHORT PERIOD. Insurances, viz:—

Not sreeading 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month,

4 do do.

and not exceed- 9

Santown 25th February at 6 p.m., bed lighting..............

· N.N. monsoon throughout,

The British etenciebip Cheops reports left

Above 3 months)

and not exceed- r

g

e. do.

Amoy on 25th February, at 11a.m., experiescad Aboveßraonths the full annual rate. foggy weather till I p.m. of the 25th, when got clear and too the rest of passage.

On and after this data, a discount of 20 per

cent. off the abova rates will be allowed to In-

The French steamship Mensaleh reporta left earers. Yokohama on 18th February, had variable

winds and thick weather throughout the paer

age.

The Gernian bark Tekli reports left Saigon on 27th January, and Cape St., James on the 28th, bad the first three days out light varis ble winds and calms, then strong manavon and high sea for another three days: after which, moderate momenon till last three days, when got thick and bezy wether.

The Nod, barque Presta, reports left Saigon on the 23rd January, and Cape St. James on the 24th, had a gale from N. and N.N.E. thres * days after leaving lasting, three days, with high Ben, after which freeb monsoon till the lust four

1187

GILMAN & Co., Ajenta,

HOUSE No. 1. in Seymour Terrace, at pre- sent in the nonpation of A. HANCOCK, Esq. Frasession on the lat. May next.

HOUSE No. 7. in Cains Road, formedy oc orpied by T. Pres. Eng. Passession or the lat March ext.Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.: ti: 258 Hongkong, 18th February, 1873.

TO LET,

With immediate possession,

Lion,

THIS DAY,

the 27th day of February, 1873, at noon,

Af his Bales Booma, Quem's Road,- Borrela PITCH.

Amorican TOBACCO.

Swing ULGARS.

Chawing TOBACCO.

Gunay BA08.

1 Case MATCHES.

10 Case SAUSAGES. ·

Bottles QUININE

An Invoice of OILMAN'S STORES, cont prising MUSTARD, SALAD OIL, OAT. MEAL, ARROWROOT, Pearl BARLEY,

四拜禮 號七十二月二

Notices of Firms.

VR. JAMES BRUC is authorised to sigo our firm per procaration until farther

TAIT, & Co." 137 Ameg. 11th Febinary, 1678.

CARDROSS GRANT has rep Imitted a Partner in car firm,

BRADLEY & Co. tf-1 Swatow, 1st January, 1873.

Intimations. -

港香

[PRICE $23 PER MONTIL

Intimations.

VIÛLORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANT FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND `FOOCHOW.

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. T THE Steamship

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

"YESSO."

Captain Burnie, will be despatched for the shore

-THE Third Ordinary MEETING of Shareports on SUNDAY, the 2nd pros, at 8 A..

haldors in the Company, will be held at For Fraight or Passage, apply ra --- 'the Clotipany's Office, Queen's Road, Victoria,

DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & Co. Hongkong, at 3 PM, 10-DAY. tho' 9764 3d 326 Hongkong, 27th February, 1673 instant, for the purpose of recriving & State ment of Aoscants, and Report of the Board of Directors for the year ended 31st December,

K. F. LANCKEN and Mr. O. W. SIEGFRIED M

base this day been admitted partners in our firm in Hongkong and Obian.

W. PUSTAUD & Oo, 6m 2 Rongkong, 1st January, 1878.

HAVE this day admitted Bĺr. J. AZADOR a partner in my firm, which will henceforth

Condensed EUGM, JAMS. JULIX, MARMA. ducted under the style of Marx, À LABUR

ATURE STOREY Comfortable HOUSE

in Hollyrood Hand in Laargh goodLADE, TarL FRUITS. HAM, BUTTER, c. order, having eight rooms and a fine view of the harbour. Kent moderato. Apply at No. 12, Bollywood Road.

Hongkong, 11th February, 1875. TO LET,

From Tal proximo. THAT desirable HOUSE murted 13. Holly

AT desirable HOSTEL D'EUROTE, prasert cocupied by S. D. GUDKOT, Esq.

Apply tu

Á, A, DE MELLO & Co., Macco,

BOZARIO & Co. Hongkong, Im 209 Hongkonr. 6th Febentry, 1878.

TO LET. THAT Desirable RESIDENCE kuown is *** PERSEPOLIS" situated in Bonham

Road, containing 12 Roome. (braides Basensent Story) Bath Rooms, So, Water and Gas throughout, also large Garden, Croquet Ground, Stabling, &c. Possession on 15th March.

Apply to

HARRINGTON & ALGAR,

House Agents,

W

ti 32. Hongkong, 3rd January, 1879.

TO LET (17130 possession on the 1st January next, or prior to that dute if required, that Commoditna TWO STORIED HOUSE ́aita. ated in Caino Road, and known ise. Forest Ludge," with Out-offices, Stabling, Coach boue, Aviaries, Garden, and also a Croquet Lawn attached. Has Gas and Water laid tarangbout."

For farther particulars, apply to

E. D. SASSOON & Co. tt 1842 Honaton, End Nover hot, 1872.

TO LET.

HAT Lighly desirable and commodious

(With immediate pozaersira). Fully residence," FAIBLES., eitaatad

Also,

Au Invoice of PAINT, comprising White Zino, White Lend, Yellow, and Black..

And Sandry FURNITURE.

ké..

&c. TERMS OF BALR-Cas before delivery in Mexican Doliure weirbed at 7.1.7.

AJ BI. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. 331. Hongkong, 26th Febrany, 1873

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

Co,

ADOLPH E. MEYER 35 Hongkong, 1st January, 1973.

H2, interest Rnd responsibility of Mr. ADOLE EMacas in our firus at Canter and Hongkong, caused on the 31st December, 1872,

From this day Mr. OTTO BENECKA becomes a partner in both horses.

CARLOWITZ & Co. 8 9 Hongkong, lat January, 1873.

NOTICE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by MR, HERMANN STOLTERFOHT, bas

Public Auction; in their Sale Room, Queen's Road,

TO-MORROW,

the 23th February, 1973, at noon,-

Breakfast, Dinner, Desart, and Tex SETSH Kersine LAMPS, Turkish TOWELS, MIR duto. BORS, DOLLS, COMBS SOOKS, STOOK INGS, Toilet 20AP, PEN KNIVES, Silk UMBRELLAS.

*Aleo. PIOKLES, HERRINGS, Pearl BARLEY, HAMS, BRANDY, CLARE?T, BUTTER ja Tins and Bottles, Shoe ELASTIC.

And, MUSKETS, Sharp's RIFLES and CAR- TRIDGES.

1 Large Granite Javn ROLLER.

11

been authorized to aign car firm.

BESSE & Co. melong, let Jummary, 1979. interest and responsibility of Mr. C. 12.

Hegemann in our Arm veases from this

CRS. J. GAUFP & Co.

1872.

The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 28th instant, both days inclusive.

By order of the Board,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

Becretaries. 281 199 Hongkong, 27th February, 1878.

HONGKONG DISTILLERY COMPANY

LIMITED

TUB Third Ordinary General MEETING of

FOR SALE.

NO.2 Superior MANILA CIGARS, (dro-

ceros and Fortin.) Apply to

REMEDIOS & Co.

In $23 Hongkong, 27th February, 1873.

TO LET. TWO Large Airy ROOMS, in a central part of the Town." Rent $25. Adarcas, X. X. Z..." care of Daily Press Office.

TO BE SOLD CHEAP, IN LOTS TO SUIT

ut 324 Hongkong, 27th February, 1879.

PURCHASERS.

the barebollers of this Company will he held at the East Point Office, TODAY. of the 97th instant, at 4 o'clock PN. The Tran for Boeke of the Company will be closed fram the 17th to the 27th instant, both dates iz- elusive.

Fer order,

J. W. TORREY,

General Manager. 100 2*4 Hongkong, 27th February, 1873. HONGKONG FIRM INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

|

FRA BRIORS, and Beventy (70) Tena HE ULAT. Apply te

BOUT One Hundred Thousand (100,000)

HARVEY SCORGIE,

China Suger Refinery.

7d 325 Hongkong, 27th February, 1873. NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY.

REGINALD D. STARKEY is autho rized to sign Policies, and act on behalf of the shore Company at Hongkong, from 1st Mureb, 1573.

By order of the Court of Directors,

HERBERT & MORRIS,

Secretary.,

327 Shanghai, 26th February, 1873. WANTED ON BOTTUMEY

20.000 DOLLARS the H

and RIGGING of the British

if 12 Hongkong, Stat Veeember, 1973,

Fourth Ordinary Annual MEETING of Shareholders in the above Company HE interest und responsibility of Mr. H..will be held at the Ofice of the Company, our fire censed in the Sist December last.

WARDER and Mr. DAVID KING, Jr., in No. $ueen's Road, on SATURDAY, the Ship 4hambra, for the voyage hence to San

lat Marou, at three o'clock in the afternoon, Francisco. to receive à Statement of Accourta to 3lat De- TENDERS, to be addressed to the Under. Mr. E. W. STEVENS is sited a partner

RUSSELL & Oo.

from this date.

TEEMS OF SALE.-Oush before delivery in Mexican Dollura weighed at 7.17. All Lots, with all faults and errors of desription, at pur-ed,

chasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

322 Hongkong, 27th February, 1879.

PUBLIC AUCTION

in Bahan Bond West, and formerly in the

ocupation of ROBERT MCMURDO, Esc. There No. are Rooms, 3 Stalled-stable, Coach house, Harnest Room, large Kitchen Gardes, sud

Pleasure Groande, Gus and Water laid tarough-

ED. SILARP & TOLLER,

out. Apply to

Solicitors.

t 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOL DOCK

·COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE DIVIDEND dealared for the balf year endol 31st Dec., 1879, at the rate of Six per cent. per avnom_16 *,, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK OY sud aftor FRIDAY, the 28th Feb.

Dividend Warrants must be obtained from

FURNITURE SALE.

ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have received

3 14 China, 1st Jomanry, 1873.

NOTICE.

THB interest of Mr. H. L. Noasa, in the Printing Establishment of the Undersign: ceased on the 30th of September Inst. Mr. D. Nosoxu, Senior, has re-assumed the managing business of the offer.

NORONHA & SONS,

3 2019 Hongkong, 24th December, 1872,

FOR SALE OR LEASE.

instructions to sell by Public Auction, THE SHIPPING-BUILDING TARD OF

Bollywood Bout, on

MONDAY,

THE UNDERSIONED.

ADMIRABLY situated on the Beach ta the and furnished with an extensive supply of every East of the Foreiga Concession, Koba,

requisite for the carring on of a SHIPWEIGHT'U

the 3rd March, 1873,ut 2 o'clock em..— TURE, consisting of Demask Covered CHAIRS The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI COUCHES, Mesop and other TABLES MIRRORS. ENGRAVINGS, CARPETS, GABALIERS, SIDEBOARD, WHATNOT, BUSINESS, together with surplan Plant and OLOOKS, BLEOTRO FLATÉ, GLAS and Foute, Blacksmith's Forges, Tools, &c., So. | CROCKERY WARE,BEDSTEADS,WARD. For further particulars, apply to

ROBES, WASHSTANDS and SERVICES.

TREMS OF SALR-Cash hefore delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. -All Lots, with all faults and errors of descriptions, nt par- chasers' risk from the full of the batuer, 299 Hongkong, 206h February, 1873.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH

COMPANY.

the Acting Secretary at the office of the Oon-ROM this dataa TELEGRAPH STATION pany, No. 1, Club Chambers.

By order,

ROBERT DUNCAN,

Acting Secretary. 1 313 Hongkong, 95th February, 1873, HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. -

Houkkoug, 24th June, 1872.TTEE DIVIDEND at the rate of 16 per cent. per annum, or 36 per share, declared at PHŒNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY to Ordinary Half-yearly Booting of Shure

bollere veld this day, will be payable at the TROM this date, until farther notice, a dir- HonGHONG AND SHANGHAI BAXLING CORPO

ponnt of Twenty percent. (20%) upon the ZATION on and after SATURDAY next, the current low rates of premia will be allowed 18th instant. Shareholders are requested to upply at the office of the Company for Wur- upon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &.06.

Agents.

By order of the Bosed of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

General Agents.

t-H93· Hongkong, 27th Jane, 1972 VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. HIS Company, with its Head Offee t

days, when got calms and light airs with Hongkong, and Agencies at the various strong current towards the East; passed a brig, Treaty Porta in Chioa and Japan, is prepared

rzuta.

tf 11 Hongkong, 16th January, 1878.

HONGKONG HUTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

has been opened in Amy.

RATES FROM HONGKONG:-

For Ten Worda....

For Twenty Words...$3.

·Half this rate for every Additional Ten Words.

By order,

P. F. SORENSEN,

Superintendent.

tf 310 Hongkong 14th February, 1873.

WANTED.

W. K. BOARD & Co. I or 21 iogo, January 31st, 1878 BATAVIA SÚA AND FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY.

Ondersigned having been appointe Agents in Hongkong for the above-named Compare prepared to grant Policies gainat Bea Risks at current rates.

RUSSELL & Co.

tf 1022. Hongkong, 3 st April, 1885,

THE GLOBE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,

محمد

THE OOSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN- SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA.

THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INS0- BANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG,

THE

TRE Advertiser is desirous to enter into so

THE Attenting of Shippers is called to the low rutes of. Premiumas charged by the arrangement with a lady or respectable onderrigned Agents of above named Companies, female, homeward bound, to take charge of for aft stormer risks, sabject to a brokerage of

two or four children, girls, between six 15 por cent and seven years of age, during their passage to! The Oosterling," as well as the "Globe." Bambourg per diroot steamer, in consideration alter paying the Shareholders a dividend of 10 of part or "the whole of her pasange, or per cent. on their paid up Capital, distribute 25 any other similar gratuity, bạing paid by the per cent, of the surplus of the profita pro rate Advertiser.

Amongst such of the "Insurerò no have paid address," Passage to Hamburg," care of the during the year £500 and upwards in premium. office of this paper.

Particulars can be obtained at the Office of

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Aceas

144 304 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1878. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THndersigned having been appointed. pared to hocept risks, against Fira, eubject to a bonus of 20 per cent.

SLOMESEN & Co.,

Agenta,

aopposed to be the Garman brig' Orens, from to issue Policies of Insurance, at the currentHE DIVIDEND of $3 (Three Dollars) per Agents for the above Company, are pre-

Suigou to Hongkong, on the 14th Feb.

མ

The British steamship Great Northern re- porta loft Amoy on 25th February, had the heat part of pasigo calma and thick fog, letter part light NE monson; passed the steam- bip. Priam on the morning "of the 26th, nour Pedro Branca: passed the steamship Glen- yan cu Single Island, same afterno. The hark H. J. Jones and Ned. bark Presto ware passed in the Ly-e- Pasa, bound in.

rates of Premium at the respective placos.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & 06.,

·Secretarion Ef 557 Hongkong, let April, 1871.

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ROM this date until further notion, a

Return of Twenty per cent. (20%) will be made, on the Premium 'charged on all Insur annes effarted with this Office; such Return

The British leamship Altona reparts left-boing payable on the issue of the Polity.

Landon on 22nd December, Gibraltar un ba 30th, Port Said on 10th January, Sues on the 12th, Galle on the 81st Penang on. Sth Feb, and Singapore on the 14th, hot strong gales of wind from the W. and W.8.W. to Gibraîtar; had strong bend Basterly wind to "Port Said. Is the Red Sea, light variable winde; strong head winds crossing the Indian Ocean to Galle; from thence to Singapore fine weather; after which had strong montoon and uales till the 24th Febrians, since when had. light wizrds with thick. weather.

Vessels from Ports in China and Japan expected in Europe and America. (Corrected to Datej FROM HONGKONG.. Feasel's Name.

Date of Leaving. For. Princesa......Channel (70)„Nov, 1° Chores....... ........Loadon....... Nov. 2 Six Harry Parkes...London.....Nov 9 Landdrost Braan...Uliannal (f.0)..Nov. 2 Thetis..

Hamburg... Nov," 30 Micado................. Falmouth (C‚0]D+c. Glanzended London Dec. 11 Sir W. Wallace...New York......Jm, 15 Her Majesty. New York......an." 19": Rifle........

Sew York......Jan. 19 New York......Jam, 120 New York......Fob.

Irvine. Gemsbok...

8

4

FROM AMOY. Thraoint.............New York......Dec. 2 J. R. Worcester, New York. Der. 16

FROM SHANGHAL Mikado,

..New York.....Oct. 21 SirJamesjes FamilyLondon.. ..Out. 23 Araby Maid............London Oct. 29 ..Oot, 29

Arucan..

Centurion

Gleagaira Hopewell

Loadin

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. if Uký Hongkong, 34th June, 1972,

LONDON AND ORIENTAL. STEAM THANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 187, Leadeseall Stseet, Londos. ESTABLISHED 1843.

THE Undersigned in authorised to accept Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.

risks on behalf of this Offco, by Firat

A. MoIVER, ¿gent, Friasekane. Jah, July, 1867. THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY

CAPITAL TWO MILLION STERLING.

Undersigned having been appointed Agent for the above Company at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of £10,000,,on Buildings or an Goods stored therein.

NORTON, LYALL & Co. i 247 Bekone. Caul Januare. 357 THE LONDON ASEURANOB.

ITUORPORATED BY BOYAZ (HAZTEE

KIJ MAJESTI KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720.

THE undersigned buring been appointed Agents for the abure Corporation, ure prepared to grant Insurances as follows:--

MARINE DEPARTMENT.

Policies at current rates, payablé either hero, in Exondon, or at the principal Ports of India, Ohina, and Australia. *

FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policise sood for long or short perinde at E. A. Oliver.. New York......Nov. 1

odrront rates, Fanny Breslauer.....New York......NOT. 4

A discount of 20 ", allowed, Morra Cantlo.......Now York......Nov. 7

LIFE DEPARTMENT Mary Whitridge......New York.....Nov, 15

Policies lasted for soms not exceeding £5,000, Ularo Babuyan.

New York......Nov. 23

on reasonable terias, Dakhooab... New York......Nov. 24

HOLLIDAY. WISE & Co. New York......Nev, 25

1303 Honeking. 26th July, 1872 ......London. Nov,-29 ...London. Nov, 29

CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE". Fiery Cross valmennLondon. Mec. 3

INSURANCE COMPANY, Sarah Nicholson......New York.. Dea. 10 Lady Elizabeth.......New York. Déc 20

ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS ie call. Borealia..........New York...Dec. 23

to the fatare distribution of the Pr Elizabeth Graham, New York Jan. 17. Bts of thir Company, two-thirds (23rda) of Omba.......ju New York......Jan. 25

whiph; after payment of interest, will now be dividel amongst all Contributors of business, whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pro- tion to the amount of Felt Premia contributed,

WM, PUSTAU & Co.

Agris,

Auction Sales To-day.

4. MARMSTRONG,

Sundry Goods,

tf 663 "Hongkong.9th April 1972.

cent to 31st December, 1872, declared at the Hell-yearly Meeting of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will be payable at the Hordgoxe AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR. POSATION oa and after MONDAY next, the { 27th instant, Shareholders may obtain Dizi. dend Warrants for the same on application to the undersigned."

By Order of the Board,

ÉD, BAKER,

Secretary.

uf 355 Hongkong, 24th Jumwury, 1973.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

If 59 Pongkong, Bth November, 1872. YANG-TSZE INSUKANOS ASSOULA, TION OF SHANGHAI,

tf 4 Hongkong, 16th Cataber, 1872.

FORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE HATER OF PREMIUM. Dotached & sumi-detached Dwell-

Li per cent. ing Houses, removed from town,

perannum. and their conteuli. Other dwelling Hansesentriot." ly as such, and their contents. Godowne, Oboes, Shops, &c., sadį 1

their contents.

25

On and after this date, a discount of 20 per

CAPITAL: AND SÜRPLUS 785,000 TAFALS.

POLICIES granted an Marine Risks to scent of the above rates will be allowed to

por

parts of the World, at current rates,

This Association will, until further notice, provide out of the earnings, Erst for an interi dividend of 15"), for shareholders on Capital,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR END-und thereafter distribute imong Policy holders

ING 31ST DECEMBER, 1872.

CONTRIBUTORS

veegrated CONTRIBUTORS +fbosinema-t-the above

to bad to the Underagued before the Figst day of Nareh next, puspere showing their co- trihntions for the year ending 31st December, 1873, in order that their share of the divisiolo profits may be ascertained. Should such Ocu- tributore fail to render the returns specified, their acconals will he taste up-in confortaity with the books of the Company.

OLYPHANT & Co.

General Agents,

if 24 Hoagkone, 1st January, 1879

NOTICE.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

FROM and after this dute, s Discount of 20 per cent, on the curront rates of Premia will be allowed to all contributors.

'ROBERT S. WALKER & Çai,

Agents: Royal Insurance Company.

if 1108 Hongkong, 24th Jane, 1872.

PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

annually, in cash, ALL the profits of the Underwriting Baniness pro rafa to amount of premina.contributed.

RUSSELL & Co

Agent..

it 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872.

NOTICE.

IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.. ROM and after this data the following rates

bargo SHORT PERIOD La Buranoes, viz

Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month,)

3

do. do.

and not exceed-

Above 3 months

&

du, do. and not exoced Above 6 monthe thu fill annual rate.

ing

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents Imperial Fire Inmorance ompany. tf 675 Hongkang. 13th August, 1839.* IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

HE Undersigned baving been appointed Insuring Houses and other Buildings" |

Goode, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur. Agents to the above Company at thising and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Rar Port, are prepared to grant Policies against boars, or Dock, and the Cargoes of such Ships Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or also. Ships Building and Repairing: Berges

on Gooda stured therein.

DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co.

of 717 · Hongkor, 9th November, 1868.

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).

NOTICE.

T

TN unfuruily with the Special Resolutions

Bourers,

sember, 1872, the Report of the General Mana, signed; at the Office of Meanra, SELL & C gere, nad to cleat a Consulting Committee and on or before noou TO-MORROW, the 28th our-

(rent.

Auditors.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, 124 208 Hongkong, 4th Fehraury. 1878, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM

PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

HE Transfer Books of the Company will

Est March äext, bctù days included.

JARDINE, KATHESON & Co.,

General Yanogers.

219 Boughoug, 6th February, 1873.

THOMPSON & HIND

י.

CHAS. H. NELSON, Master, British Ship “ Alhambra," 5d309. Hongkong, 24th Febroery, 1973. GREAT REDUCTION TO SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. ONE MONTH FROM DATE.

NOW PUBLISHING.

FLOYD'S SOUTH CHINA ALBUM.

with printed description of every Pho- DRIDE, $13 for FIFTY VIEWS, amónnt-

tograph (Entered at Stationers' Hall.)

Setste well bound volumeș can be obtained at $18.

Further particulars can be obtained at the

W. P. FLOYD,

Wyndham Street. Im 329 Hongkong, 26th February, 1873.

WANTED.

HAVE just received, ex French Bail, Establishunt of

Chalco Assortment of

SILK and WOOL GRENADINES,

in Colors and Stylen, Suitable for Dinner and Evening Wear. ORGANDIES and SWISS MUSLINS, With-White, and Colored Figures and Stripes. FRENCH FLOWERS AND MILLINERY.

A GOOD STOCK OF HUMAN HAIR.

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

·AND

FRIZZETS.

200,

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

33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 288 Hongkong, 18th February, 1879.

BOWN JONES & CO.

UNDERTAKERS, &., Orrick No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD.

Memorial Stones and Monuments orested. tt 187 Hongkong, 21st January, 1878.

- NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

Ofice of the Undersigned is REMOVED to No. 16, bunk Buildings

H. BJORLING, #1965 Fongkong, 14th February, 1873, SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG.

THE

TH% Offìca bas been REMOVED to No. 7. Gugs Street Office boars 11 A.M. to 9 PM. Baterdage, I AM. to 1 PM.

By authorization of the Consul for Spain,

JOSE DE NAVARŇO,

Vice-Corsi. Im 178 Hongkong, 28th January, 1873.

TO BE SOLD.

THE GROUND and FREMISES at Queen's Rond, Spring Gardens, known as S. FRANCIS HOSPITAL. The Ground contains I-40,430 square-fest, affording enfloivat space for

orer 50 ordinary Chinese Houses. The Pre koisen, as they startd, are well suited for a School, a Hospital, or any ptblio Institution. For farther patrioutars, upply to

CALLWELL & RŘERETON,

Bokaitors.

GILMAN ♬ Ch. Aferils, North British and Msrentile

Insurance Company.

tf. 1168 Hongkong, 24b Jums, 1872.

NOTICE.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

SX or Fight-ronamed HOUSS; central part of the town prefcived. Address, *Z," affee of this paper, stating particulare,

· 58 316 Hongkong, 25th February, 1873.

THE departure of the Steamship "KWANG- TUNG," for Swatow, Amoy, and Foo- chow, i pustponed.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 307 Hongkong, 24th February, 1873.

THE SHAMEEN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL iarite TENDERS for an Inox SIRVEE BRIDGE, to be erected over the Canal on the North side of the Settlement.

Particulare toay be ascertained from the Un- dersigard, with whom tenders are to be lodged. on or before the 2nd proximo,

The Council do not bind thowselves to ac▬▬▬▬ cept the lowest or any tender.

ALFRED HUTCHISON.

188 254 Canton, 8th February, 1878.

QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY;

ROM and after this date, and until further

notice, a Discount of Twenty per cent." 20%) upon current tooal rates of Premin, will be returned on Insurances againut fire, effected with this Offloe.

NORTON, LYALL & Co..

Agents.

tr 174 25th June, 1872.

EORGE GLASSE,

DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTADLISHMENTR, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN.

SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED,

N.B. Captains of Ships not landing at above Whart, can leave orders at the Sto of Messrs. Hans TERAR & ANTHONY (opposite the

landing stage of the Cunton and Macao Stcaner), when they will receive G. G.'s im-. meinte, attention.

tf 44 Hongkong, 5th January, 1872.

Notices to Consignees,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

29, Queen's Road, Hongkong,ONSIGNEES per Company's steamer PRIAM are heroby notified that the cargo is being discharged into Graft, landet

Sa 200. Bongbong, 1st February, 1873.

FOR SALE. BOBBOY" YAWL, 22 feet over all, THE manual rates for Fire Insurance on the test benni, four feet deep; newly built of various classes of Building and their con- telt, coppered and metal-fastened. She has cents will remain as follows until further no-four water-tight compartments, and is fitted and after the 24th February, 1873. tice, vinc Detached and

at the Godowns of the undersigned, in bath casca it will lie at Consignees risk. The surro will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown Goods undelivered after 3rd March, 1873 with cooking place, provision looters, &c. Is easily worked by one man. Price, aashe stands, will be subject to Rent. peroonth anchor and 30 fathoms chain, one suit of asile, about 2 teas-iron bailaat, ours and rew- † peroons, locks, $250 only. Apply to

J. J. FRANCIS, 1 peraeni. Other Risks by Special serangement. The following rates will be charged for MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM.Goods are being land and stored at their SHORT PERIÓD Policies 1

semi-detachod Dwalling Houses removed from, the town) and their contents. Other Drelling Houses (eimilarly?

situsted) and their contents Offices and Godowns and their

contents.

Not Breeding 10 days ith per cent.

Not ergoeding....qui, 1 month | pur cont.) Above 1 month, and not)

exceeding

Above 3 months, andnot?

exceeding

Abovedmonths, the fallaansal rate of1

ROBT: 8. WALKER & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance CompTLY. et 1783 Hongkong. 18th September, 1869.

INDO-CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

2, Club Chambers. Im 225 Hongkong. 7th February, 1823.

PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkone, 24th Febroary, 1973. [014 BRITISH STEAMER FLINTSHIRE, FROM LUNDON, de. VONSIGNEES of Cango by the shore,

steamer are bereby informed that their

risk into the Godowna of the Undersigned, from when delivery may be obtained.

Cargo remaining in godown after the 28th

THE Undoreigned hard bean appointed Tier will be subject to rent,

Agente for the above Company at Hong.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless no

† kong, Cautoa, Touehow, Shanghai, and, Han- tice to the contrary be given before 2 o'clock

kow, and are propuxed to grant Insurances até. TO-MORROW. Current Rates.

- HOLLIDAY, WISE & Oa # 1858 Honekour, 15th October, 1868.

NOTICE

FROM and after this date the following res

will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, vis —

Notermoding Ten days of the sanual rate Not exceeding 1 month do. do: Above 1 month, and not

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, Canals, and Goode on board such Veasele throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in QHAREHOLDERS are bereby notified that FOREIGN COUNTRICE, FEGN LOVE OF DAMAGE in accordance with the 36th Clap of the exceeding three months,

Articles of Association of the Cammny, the Above3 months, and not), BT FIRE

Sixth Gail of Twelve Dollare and Fifty cents exceeding six month

Clasa Risk,

The Undersigned. Aganta for the above Com. pany, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE to the extent of 880,000 on any one First

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. adopted and confirmed at the ExtraOT

Honekone, Int Janiners, 1867, dinary Meetings of Shareholders beld on the 23rd March and 13th April, altaring Clausse IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Now 163, 104, 106, 107, and 151 of the Articles REDUCTION IN THE ELTES OF PRENIUM, of Association, fanghi obauges to take effect "ENTIL farther notice the following Angal of surane Company will, from that date, he distributed as follows, viz —

Two thirda 2/3rds) to all contributora, whe her abareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia costributed by

الأموية

Fund,

One-third (1/3rd) to be carried to the Reserve

OLYPHANT & Co.,

Genral syste ***J6" Hongkong, 17th April, 1872

vis

percent,

,

Detached & aszi-detached Dwell.) ing Houses removed from town, and their contents. Other dwelling Housen used striot,"

ly as moh, and their contenta per cent Godowns, Offices, Shops, o, 1 per cent

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & no., Imperial Fire Insurance Company, #1 864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865,

their contenti.

do.

do,

do.

de.

per share is payable on the 31st December car. Above six months the full annual rate. rent, at the MosGRONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION,"

Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent, per anuum will be charged on all eaites paid after that day,

By order,

A. XOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary, £165 Honekona, 10th December, 1872 ----..

KK. PRIV, OESTERREICH, VERSICHE. RUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT “DONAU,”

VIENNA, LIMITED. *.

JARDINE, MATHESON & 00. Agents, Alliance Fire desurance Company, ti 675 Hongkong, 26th August 1569. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,

Consignem nro requested to send their Bille of Lading for Coputersignature to" the under- Bigned.

GILMAN & Do.,

Agents.

305 Hongkong, 21st February, 1873

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. *--*

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bille of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery; this Cargo bas been fanded and stored at their risk and expense.

No fire insurance has her efførted.

C. BERTRAND.

Principal Agent Et S. S. "Ara," 10th Appl

THE Undersigned having been appointed GE&C or TFB 1 and 2, cases Alerchandise

Agente in Hongkong for the above Com

E" Bindh

1 bale Cotton. pany, are prepared to grant Marine risko at KP in diamond

La Poi-ho, 16th January. current rates.

6 сива іде. AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. PFC, 1877,81

Ba" Mentalch,” from Yokohama. * 471 Hongkong, th March, 1888.

Joaquin Aymered 2 гана Сихов THE Undersigned have been appointed, So's

Ea" Sindh," from Marseilles,

ase Provisionai 9 careg

HE Undersigned, baring been appointed) 1. Agents for the Sale of their Gooda in PFC, 21939, ... ... are prepared to grant Marine Riska at current ment, Glasgow, and Messrs. David Corsar & ma

General Agents for tire above Company, Hongkong and Cairs by Messrs. 3. & 1. Ter FFO1 $1841/49

Arbresta.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. tf 419 Hongkong, January, 1867,

rates.

MELUSERS & Co. 6m 2113 Hongkong, 1st December, 1672,

་་་

D

Glove

1 caso Ffecte,

PS, Nos. 2/12 and 14,... 19 caoss Drugs.

1170 Hongkong, 27th February, 187