Page
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4792
號二十八百七千四第 Arrivals,
March 9. Loe or turk Isuss, Brit, stes 1,515, James Blow, Amey 8th March, Ballast.-GILAN & CO.
March 10, Szan, French str., 1,008, Meli za, Shanghai 7th March, General.— MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
March 10, Aras, Brit. atr., 1,549, Alex.
日三十月二年酉癸治同 Banks.
TONGKONG & SHANGHA-BANKING
CORPORATION,
To be Let
-TO LET
ollare. A D'Aguilar Street. Appy to
PAID UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars,
RESERVE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollara.
Court of Director:- Chairman-8. D. SABBOON, Báo. Deputy Chairman W, H. FOLDES, Esq.
# Melchors. Reg. Thoa. Pyko, Esq. Uca. R. Revolt.
Kida, Liverpool 6th January, Port Said. 1. Ratilins. Eng.
3rd, Suez 276, Penang 23rd Feb., A. F. Hard, Ea
Joons, Bug. and Singapore 28th, General-BUTTER. B. Lomsza, 889, FIELD & SWIRE..
March 10, Burruwoors, Brit, str., 770, Mil- ler, Kobe 1st Feb., and Amoy March 8th,
22,400 pionle Rice-¡SIENSSEN &
Do.
March 10, PELIAN, Brit. bk., 340, Gardner, Kobo 25th February, Rio-RUSSELL & Co.
March 10, Noro PROTENCIA, Peru. ship,
880, N. Vidauwazege, Kobe 12th Feb., Generd RAYNAT&Co.
March 10, Voz4A, Fronth atf...951, Tlam- beau, Yokohama 4th Mardi, Mails and GeneralMesão¤KIES MAZITIMES. Barch 10, A-AN-LAM, Chiness corvette, 700,
Lebab, from Canton 10th March.
Departures.
March 10, EstaRANTE, for Mecca. March 10, Carsa, str., for Shangbai.
Clearances,
AT THE HARBOUR BLASTEK'S OFFI¢,
MARCH 10TH.
Luson, str., for East Coast,
Sea Belle, for Keelung.
Lucky, for Bangkok.
Chisa, str., for Shanghai,
Emigrants, for Macao.
Passengers.
Per Sindh, str, from Shanghai, For Hongkong.-Messrs, Abendroth, Apeur, Steals, Targis, dar, Rodrigner, Mr. and Mrs. Sabin, Mr. Berger, and 21 Öbine, For Sig- gapore Mr. A. Lang. For Margailiss+Mr. and Mrs. Adrian, Môme. Schutz, Messre. B. H. Hogart und Chis. Falck,
Per Ara, str, from Liverpool, &C.,
Chief Manager, Hongkong-James Groig, Eng.,
Manager.
Shanghai-Evon Camerot, Esp, London Bankers-London and County Bunk,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of I
per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposite:
For 3 monthe'2 per cent. per annum,
6
13
4.
LOCAT RIGER DIBOOUNTED. very description of Banking and Brohange Credilated on approved Ssonrities, and
business transacted.
Drafte-granted on London, and the chief smmcraial planas in Gurope, India, Australia, America, Chius and Jannai,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. Oface of the Corporation,
No. 1, Quest's Road Bast.
#! (1068] · Hongkong. 38th February, 1878. HỌNGKUNG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-year ending on 31st December last, ut the rate- of Twelve per cent. per annua, say $7.50 per paid up Shire of $125, is payable on and after FRIDAY, the 14th instant, at the Oflees of the Corporation, where Shareholders are ro quested to apply for Warrants.
By order of the Board of Directors,.
JAMES GREÍG, - - Chief Manager,
tf 273 Hongkong, 18th February, 1978. ... AGRA BANK, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in accordancs
with ínstractions mecived from the Board
Far Hongboog Messrs. Andrews, Fergus at Diresturs, the HONGKONG BRANCH will son, De Burgh, Cooper, Mr. and Mrs Hock.ba alused on 31st December, 1973, after which stads and 4 children, 20 Europena Policeman,date Masars. GILMAX&Co. will not as Agents and 282 Obinose. For Shanghai-care. Mar for the Bank at this Port. tin and McGregor,
..
H. BUGHES, Fer Volga, str., from Yokohama,
-Manager, Hongkong Branch, Messrs. Dezege, l'Aube Chumaison, Guns-12, Queen's Rond East, burg, Alliast, Debuy, and 3 Chinese,
Hongkong, 18th December, 1872. (5m 2178
Fer Luzon, sir, for Best Coast, -
Mr. De Burgh, and 310 Obinere.
Per China, tr, for Shanghai,-
30 Chinnae deck.
Por Lucky, for Bangkok-
20 Chinese deck.
Reports.
The British at en mahip Blythwoods reporte Jeft Kobe on 21at Feb, had Amoy on the 8th Margh, had moderate monsoon and fine weather to Amay, where put in for orders, left again on the 8th March, and bad fine weather to arrival.)
The British bark Pelham reporte left Kobe on 25th February, had fixe weather and cloudy throughout.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOE ·
COMPANY.
TR Undersigned baring been appointed Agentsoftheabove Company at this Port, Are prépared to trant Policies against Fire to the extent of 880,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored thereon.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. if Hourloug, 24th Angust, 1864. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
£
INSURANCE COMPANY. 190M and after this date the following rates will be charged to SHORT PERIOD Insurances, yiz :-
Not exceeding I'month of the annual rate Abovel month,} and not exceed 3
The British steamship Lord of the Isles ro Above 3 tonthe ports left Amay on 8th March, had moderate and not exceed-..
6
doi
3 do. do.
N.E. manguor and fine weather, Tu Amor wasnt the full annual rate. "tas pidamēlip Blylkwoods, busuille Hongkong. Above:
The French steamabip Sindh reports left Do sad after this date, a discount of 20 per Shanghai on 7th March, had light variable cent. off the above rates will be allowed to in winds and fine weather to aurivál. On the mareri. morning of the 9th, passed the British mall etramer Bombay, bound to Tokohama, off the
Three Chimary Pasa."
The French steamship Volga reports lett Yo- kobamu on 4th March, and and fine weather throughout.
GILMAN & Co. Agente, North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
f 1147 Hongkong, 241 Junie. 1872.
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
FROM this date, until further notice, a die
To antal fort, (200) upon the The British steamship djaz reports left Li. current local rates of premia will be allowed verpool on 6th January, Fort Said on the 23rd, upon insurances effected with this Company, DOTGAS LAPRAIK & Đời
Agenta.
* 1199 Wangkane. 27th Jame. 1872 7:
Suez on the 27th; arrived at Penang on 21st February, and left again on the 2ärd; arrived at Singapore on the 25th, and left again on the 2610, had strong 5. W. winds and big sza in VICTORIA FIRR INSURANROOMPANY the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Biscay th G1. [...] OF HONGKONG, LIMITED, braltar, and to Port Said hai fine moderate and
favorable; to Singapore bad variable winds amis Cones gentios of the various Company, with its Head Office at fine In the China Sea had strong N.E. mon- soon the first of part of passage, letter part Treaty Ports in China and Japan, is prepared moderate and fine.
to igre Policies of Insuranco, at the current rates of Premium at the respective places.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
No
Auction Sales To-day.
Note
FOR SALE.
Necretaries.
of 567 Hongkone. lat: April, 1971.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 11TH MARCH, 1873.
SET of OFFICES in Cub Obambers,
"DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. If 371 Boncheng, 7th Marol, 1873.
TO LEL:
TWO Large Airy ROOMS, in a centul part
of the town. Address; "X, Y, Z.," care of Daily Press Office.
tl 350 Hongkong, 3rd March, 1878.
TO LET,
WITH ponecasion from the 1st May.
"QRAIGENGOWER,” Caine Road,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
tl 340 Hongkong, Ist March, 1873,
TO LET, With possession on or about 15th April nezt. THE RESIDENCE
“BELL-
VUB" situated in Albany Road. For particulars, apply to
·R. F. HAWKE
if 341 Hongkong, lat March, 1873,
TO LET,
Anctions.
PUBLIC AFCTTON,
FURNITURE SÅLE..
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bare received
LAN, &y ble
in their Sales Rams, Queen's Fond,
TO-MORROW,
M2
Netices of Firins.
· E, JAMES BRUCE is antborised to sign our firm per procuration until farther actice.
TAIT & Co. Im 273 Amor, 11th February, 1878
R. CARDROSS GRANT has beca
taitted a Partner in ur free.
BRADLEY & 05. Swator, lut January, 1873.
M
tFi
W. PUSTAU & OT
6m 2 Hongkong, 1st January, 1873
the 19th March, 1978, ut & o'clock P.M An English-made Drawing Roma SUITE, NOT CLOCKS, MIRRORS, ELECTRO ME dis day, or admitted partoes in Marble-top TABLE IDEBOARD, WHAT.. FR: FLANCHEN 2nd Mr. C. W, SIRGLIED PLATED, GLASS, CROCKERY WARE, our firm in Hongkong and China, WARDROBES. Tron BEDSTEADS, FRN-- DERS and Fire IRONS, LAMPS.
&o,
&c., TOMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, { with all faults and crore of descriptions, at par-
olineers"riak on the fall of the hammer.
1378 Hongkong, 7th March, 1873, 4A
PUBLIC AUCTION.
-&o.
AND, ORAWFORD & Do. hare reocived Instructions to sell by Publis Anction,
Forsession on 1st April. THREE-STOREY Comfortable HOUSE of their Wharf, on
A in fullywood Road in herengh good order, having utus rooms and a fine view of moderate. Apply at No 12, Hollywood Roid.
251 Hoogku 4th March, 1873.
TO LET.
the barbour, Gas and Water laid on. Rent |
USE No. 1, in Seymour Terrace, at pre- sent in the occupation of A. HANGOR, Esq. Possession on the lat May next.
BOUSE N 7, in Caine-Boad, formerly oc enpied by T. Pra, Esq. Possession on the Jat Marob next. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. 258 Hongkong, 13th February, 1578, TO LET.
WITH possesion on the Jet January next.
or prior to that date if required, that Commodięta. TWO-STORIED HOUSE -
atod in Caine Road, and known as "Forest Lodgo" with Out-offices, Stabling, Coach- house, Aviaries, Garden, and also a Croquet In attanbed. Has Gas and Water Iaid throughout.
Por further particulare, apply to
E. D. SASSOON & Co. th 1843 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1872.
TO LET.
(With immediate posscssion).
EAT highly desirable and commodions
1 Family residence, “FAIRLA,' situated
SATURDAY,
the 15th March, 1873, at 12 o'clock noon, The Stenma "EMMA"
Length out Keel.....52 feet. Beam,.......... 8 feet, 4 inches. Depth
5 feet Horse-power, 25, with Locomotive Boiler, Bruse SCREW, and Spare Chat Iron SOBEW. AWNING fore and aft
TERMS OF SALE.ash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lote, with a falta nnd errore of descriptions, at pur- chasers' rist from the fall of the hummer,
359 Hongkong, 4th Marob 1873,
號一十月二英
Intimations.
WINTER LECTURES.
港香
THE Ninth and Last ROTURE of the A. COURSE will be delivered in Sr. Ax. DUBY': 'HALL, OFFY HALL, THIS EVENING, 11th March, at 3 P., by the Rev. JAMES LEGGE, D.D., L.LD. Subject :- Two. Heroes of Chinese History,"
Tickets, prico Ono Dollar each, may be had from
MESSES-LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. · 54 370 Hongkong, 5th March, 1873.
HAVE this day admitted Mr. J. ALAN
partner in my firm, which will benceforth be conducted under the style of METER, ALABOR &Co.
3m
ADOLPH E. MEYER. Honekonr. 1st January. 1873.
Cantos
treat and responsibility of Mr. ADOLF ECOKE in Dar firmaTM and Houg Bug, ceased on the 1st December, 1872,
From this day Mr, Orro BEZORE becomes a partner in boil; houses. .
39 Hongkong, let January, 1873.
NOTICE.
CARLOWITZ & Coi
Mbeen attthonred to sign our firm.
" HERMANN STOLTERFOHT: Las
}
date.
BESSE & Oi
11. Hongkong, Îmi Jaugóry, 1978.. 186 internet zod reasonsibility of Mr. C. R. HEZENANT in our firm ceases from this
CNS. J. GAUPE & Co. tf 12 Rongkong, 31st December, 1672
intercat md responsibility of Mr. R. H. WARDEN and Me DAVID Krne, Jr., in Hallowing Notice has been received from our firin-cased in the 31st Decenter last,
Mr. B. W. STEVENS is admitted s partner from this date.
RUSSELL & Üb Bra 44 China, 1st January, 1578
NOTICE
THE
NOMICE TO MARINERS.
LLOYDS' Agents at Galle
DAY OF BENGAL. LIGHTHOUSE ON THE GREAT BASSES ROCKS,
TRINITY HOUSE, LONDON,
3rd January, 1873. The Lighthouse which has been for some. time past la course of erection on the Great, Basses Racks, of the S.E. Coast of Ceylon, being nor nearly completel
THE interest of Mr. H. L. NOBONE, in the
oased on the sh of September list.
Printing Establishment of the Uidorsiga:
Mr. D. NORONGA, Senior, has re-assumed) the managing business of the office,
·NOSONRA & SON, 3m 2240 Hongkong, 24th December, 1872.
FOR SALE OR LEASE.
NOTICE IS HEKERY GIVEN, " That it is intended to exhibit the Light in Bonham Bead West, and formerly in the therefrom on wed after 15th March next.
MH- occupation of ROBERT BOURDO, Esq. There rinera are to observe that the Great Basses are 12 Raomi, 3 Stalled-stable, Couch-bouse, Light will be Red Revolving of the Fient Dades. Harness Room, large Kiteten Garden, and flushing at intervals of 43 seconds, and show Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Wafer laid throughing all round the horizon at en elevation of 110 THE SHIPPING-BUILDING YARD OF ont. Apply to
BOM this date, until further notice, a│–
TO. 2-Superior MANILA CIGARS, (Artsen of Twenty pay sent. (20%) will be
cerus and Fortin.) Apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. 1m 323 Hongkong, 27th February, 1873. FOOCHOW DOCK
RIVER MIN,
App
I above grande floored DOCK, of the following Dimensions, viz Length, 200 feet. Breadth at Bottom, 40 faet, in capable of reociving: Trevole drawing 13 to 16 fuck, as the state of the Tides with allow, The Brok rona dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam. The above promiseà comprise a large Machine Shop, containing a
WHITWORTH'S 12 INCH SCREW CUSTING GAP LATHE, DRILLING AND SCREWING Machines,
A LARGE SMITHY, So., Mo., Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &., &c. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, &o., &c., always on hand. The Dook Sex Tg Wyong is available at all times to tow yessels to or from Sen, at our rent rates, on application to
JOHN FORSTER & O.,
Agents. The list of Obarges for remytalling, or dock- ing vessels for camisation, painting iron-shipe, i &c. &c., can be obtained un application,
876
Mys,
4.
NOW READY,
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE- D PORT for the year 1872. Price $10,
Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, Fobrnury. 1873
MILLAR & CO.
PLUMBERS. COPPRASMITES & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1. Queen's Road East and Nallah Lane,
Opposito KM. Naval Dook Yar
HOUSE SHIP AND SEBAMBOAT
of 387 Hongkong, Tat March, 1871
ARNUM D. 00-L LINS
DENTIST,
No.7, AEBUTKNOW- ÉJAD, HONGKONG.
t 293 Hongkong, 20th Febrgary, 1873.
F.
KROPPS CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (GERHANT.).
SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND
JAPAN,
F. PEIL
made, ou the Premium charged on ail Inser ansea effected with this. Ofice; auch Returu Being payable on the issue of the Poliny,
ED. SHARP & TOLLER,
Bolicitors
# 172 Hongkong, 25th Janndry, 1872,
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
بعد.
THE DIVIDEND desired for the half year
feet above the Sen. It will be visible in clear westlier at a distance of about 16 miles. In
foggy weather a Bell will be sounded at inter-
vals of 7 seconds.
:-ידי
NOTIC IS ALSO EBBEDY GIVEN,
That of the exhibition of the Light from the Grout Basses Lighthouse, the Light-resol now monted one mile N.NE. of the Rocks will be discontinued,
Further Notice will be issued when the Light is exhibited.
By order,
THE UNDERSIGNED,
-4
NAVAL CONTRACTS, 1873-74
CEALED TENDERS, is duplicate, will be received by the Undersigned at or before Noon on SATURDAY, the 15th ist, from persons desirous of supplying the uilowing Articles for the use of the Naval Department, for the year 1379 74, viz. — Frosh Boef,
Raising, Free Vegetables, Belt,
Itios,
Water,
Sug' Tes
Soft Broad, Biscuit.
Printed Forms of Tender and farther parti outers can be obtained at the Naval Store. keoper's Office.
J. BREMNER,
Storskeeper. H. M'a Nuval Yard,
Hongkong, 3rd Murah, 7873,
[124 458
TREASURY BILLS.
[PRICE $23 PER MONTH.
Jutomatious.
THE MEMBERS of the HONGKONG, CHORAL SOCIETY propose ta give a
CONE BT IN THE
CITY HALL
ON
FRIDAY EVENING, 21st March, at 9 o'clock.
The Programme, which will shortly be i unod, will include MENDELSSOHN'S
"LAUDA SION," with Pianoforte and String Accompaniment.
Tickets, price $ cach, will be obtainable after the 15th instant, at Blosers, LANE, CRAWFORD Co., and at the door of the ffall on the night of the Putlermaner..
R. G. ALFORD,
Hon. Secretary.
384 Hongkong, 8th March, 1873.
WANTED.
N Experienced BOOKKEEPER. Salary A liber Apply by letter, before tho 12th inst.."ö" 2.." care of Daily Prea.
21 405 Hongkong, 11th March, 1873..
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS. THE Company's Steamship
"VOLGA," Captain Flambean, will be dispatuled for
YOKOHAMA,
current in the Colony waighing 2.1.7, in HENDERS of SPECIE, Mexican Dollar
exchange for Bille drawn at 30 daya sight on shortly after the arrived of the next French the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Mail. Treasory; will be received by the Undersigned; until won un the 37th instant.
The Tendors to state the total amount re- quired, and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no bill will be drawn Jor |-sums-below £1,000,
The Tenders to be in duplicate, in scaled | corore, addrmead Tenders for Treasury Bills."
C. K. CLEEVŇ H. M., Treasury Office, Queen's Road,
Assistant Controller,
Hongkong, 10th March, 1873, (61 396 UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..
NOTICE is bereby given, that the Oudinary IN Hall-yearly MEETING of the Share- Office, Hongkong.on FRIDAY, the 21st March, bolders of this Society will be held at ite Roud
at three o'clock P.M., for the purpose of re
C. BERTRAND),
Principal Agent.
308 Hongkong, 1'th March, 1873,'
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
1185 Company's Steamship
"HOOGLY," Captaiz →→, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe,
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent.
999 Bokong, 11th March. 1873)
· STEAM TO SHANGHAI, THE P. 0.8. N. Co.'ssteamship.
"SUNDA
A. McIVER,
Superintendent.
(400
Honekone, 11th Merek, 1873.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, THE T. & O.S. N. Co.'s Steamship...
"MALACCA/" will leave for the above place abortly after the arrival of the next English Mail,
A. McIVER,
Suprastendent.
5401
DMIRABLT situated on the Beach to theiving the Report at the Directors, together will leave for the above plane about 24 hours
| with a Statement of Accounts to Slut December, after the ncrival of the next English Mail. East of the Foreign Concession. Kobe, † 1372.. and furnished with an extensive supply of every The Transfer Bonke of the Sodicty will be requisite for the carrying ou of a SHIPWRIGHT'S CLOSED from the 8th to the 1st March, both P. & D. S. N. Co.'s Office,
days polusirė: BUSINESS, together with applus Plast and Toole, Blucksmith's Forget, Tools, &o, &c.
For further particulars, apply to
W. K. BOARD & C». In 201 Biogs, January 31st, 1873,
TO BE SOLD. THE GROUND and PREMISES at Queen's Road, Spring Gardens, known ke Na. FRANCIS HOSPITAL The round contains 40,450 square feet, affording aufficient epast for 1m 313 Amigkong, 2516 February, 1875. Mizu sign Poling, and set a bath wises, us they stand, are well suited for a Seloof, Arting Secretary.R. REGINALD D. STARKEY is authorer 50 ordinary Chinese Houars. Tas Pre- HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
ended 31st Dec., 187%, at the rate of Six per cent per ananu (6 %), will be payable at the HanaxonG AND SHANGHAI BANK‚on and after. FRIDAY, the 28th Feb.
Dividend, Worratta must be obtained from the Acting Secretary at the odite of the Oos- paay, No. 1, Clab Chambers.
By order,
THE
ROBERT DUNCAN,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. .
THE DIVIDEND at the rats of 16 per cont. par annum, or 36 por obato, declared ott the Ordinary Haii-yeurly Meeting of Share | bolders beķī, this day, will be payable at the BONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING CORPO RATION on and after SATURDAY next, the 18th instant. Shareholders are requested to apply at the ace of the Company for War
ranta.
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..
General Agents. if 112 Hongkong, 16th January, 1878.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
(Signed) ROBIN ALLEN,
Secretary GILMAN & Co
Agents for Lloyde
7d 397 Hongkong, 101 Murch, 1873, NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY
ין
of the slope Company at Hongkong, from lat March, 1873
By order of the Court of Directors,
... KERRERT S, MONNIS,
-Secretary. if 327 "Shanghai, 28th February, 1973.
FOR SALE. ✔ALIFORNIA DATE, fresh, and of excal.
lent quality..
MAGEWEN & Co.
Tu 339 Hongking, 1st March, 1873.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN COMPANY, TIMITED.
THE Head Ofice of the above Company is this day REMOVED from No.7, Peddar's Hill, to No. 44, Qucoa's Rond Central.
MICHAEL MOSS,
Secretary. 143 393 Hongkong, 28th February, 1873, NOTICE.
THE Undersigned bugs to inform the Bess= dent of this Colony, that hy is really to
By order of the Board,
- N. J. ROM,
-Becretary. 21d 346. Hongkong, Lat Marah, 1873. OFFICE OF THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is bereby given, that the Second
Ordinary MEETING of the Shareholders Office, Viatorin, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the of the shore Company will be held at the Head
28th March, 1873, at o'olok P., for the pur. pose of riseiring the Report of the Directors, ipgether with a Statement of Accounts tv 91st December, 1872.
Hospital, or any publio Institution. For further particulara, apply su
CALDWELL & BRERETON,
Solicitors,
The Transfer Books of the Company will be 20, Queen's Road, Hongkong.CLOSED from the 15th to the 28th March, Sin 300 Hongkonst, 1st February, 1875.
both days inclusive, TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG. -
1:58 podersigned turing been appointed Agunta for the above Company, are pre- pired to accept rieks against Fire, subject to a bonas of 20 pér vnt.
SIENSSEN &..
Agents
if 99 Fongkene, 16th November, 1972,
THE GLOBE MARINT INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON,
By order of the Вонта,
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents 214 999 Hongkong, 8th March, 1873.
SAILORS' HOME.
ANY persons having olaina against this In
atitution, are requested to send them to the Undersigned without delay.
H. O. THOMSENT,
Honerary Secretary 141 395 Hongkong, 10th March, 1878.
THE OOSTERING SEA AND FIRE IN. FOR SALE, the following RACE PONIES.
SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA,
THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INGI- RANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG.
Attention of Slippers is called to tho
..
"ROYALIST,” "CROMWELL."
P.&O.S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 11th March, 1878,
FOR SALE. MICH DOW and CALF. Apply to "D" HONGKONG CLUB,
PER
71 360 Hongkong, 5th March, 1873.
JUST RECEIVED, BR Donsralls, Fine MANILA CIGARS,
Apply to
M. & J. ULLMANN, No. 9696, Queen's Road, 84 385 Hongkong. th March, 1875.
SELLING OFF1
AT 25 per cent, below cost price. The whole A of the STOOK-IN TRADE, FURNI TURE, and FIXTURES of the Establishment of Mesars, 31, & J. ULLMANN, Nós. 96 and 98, Queen's Road..
The premises must be cleared by the 15th of April.
Any person wishing to tender for the whohi Establishment sa it now skauda, will be treated with on the most liberal terms. Apply on the
premises.
1386 Hongkong, Sth March, 1873.
NEITHER the Undersined nor the Owners
of the German Ship Georgsa, now lying. For particulars, addren, “P. Q.," office of in this part, will be responsible for any debía this paper
contracted by the Captain, Officers, or Crew of LF 887 Hongkonz. 4th. March, 1873,
the acid vestel. -------
CARLOWITZ & Co. TO FAMILIES RETURNING HOME.
RESPECTABLE Married Woman, who
THE DIVIDEND of $5 2hree Dollars) per cept to let December, 1872, deglared at the Half-yourly Meeting of the floxoxoxo The NONUSONS AND SHANGHAI BANKING COB-give LESSONS IN EXCEED A FRETON, and The fates of Freiriams charged by the HoZEL COMPANY. LIMITED, will be payable at PORATION on und after MONDAY Text, the elicits their kind patronage. Terus moderate. andersicued Agents of shore named Companies, 27th instant. Shareholders may obtain Divi- dend Warrants for the sun on application Street, Hongkong.
Apply to J. M. HANLON, No:12, Aberdeen for all seater risks, subject to a bickerage of charge of some, or to attend on a lady, in ro the undersigned,
By Order of the Board,
ED. BAKER,
Secretary. 155 Hoogkong, 24th Jammey, 1973, CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
da 210" Hongkong, 5ch February, 1873. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TROM this date, antil further notice, a dis. of an apercent, oupa de current local rate of premia will be allowed ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE TEAR END-UPO insura os effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
Agents.
ING 31ST DECEMBER, 1872,
mentioned Company ara bergby requested.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CONTRIBUTORS of broines to the abore Agonia, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. tt 1159 "Hongkong, 34th June, 1872.
LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL. STREET, LONDON, ESTABLISHED 1843.
if 1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
to bead to the Urdersigned before the First - Fday of March 'next, papera showing their con- PROM and after this date, and until forther tributions for the year ending 31st Daceuiber, notice, a Discount of Treaty per cent. 1872, in order that their share of the divisible (20%) upon ourrent heal rates of Fromis, will profits may he ascertained. Sen'd such Con-be returned on Insurances against fire, effected Iributor fail to renter the returns specified, with this Office.
their accounts will be made up in conformity with the laws of the Company.
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents.. 24 Hodgkong, let January, 1873
BB Undersigned is-anthorised to accept Take on behalf of this Other, by first Class Steamers and Bailing Ships.
A. McIVER, Agent,
- Hongkong. Ist July, 1867,
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY | BATAVIA SHA AND FIRE INSURANUE
CAPITAL,TWO MILLION STERLING.
COMPANY.
+1174
Undersigned baving been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above-named { ♬|
Agents,
NORTON, LYALL & Co,
25th June, 1872,
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROM and after this date, & Discount of 201
per cant. on the varient raies of Premia
ROBERT 5. WALKER & Co.,
Agente, Royal Insurance Company. # 1162 Hongkong. Mik Jane, 1872.. KÉ, PRIV, OESTERREICH, VERSICHE- RUNGS GESELLSCHAFT: »DONAU,“ VIENNA, LIMITED.
Undersigned having been appointed Company, aro propered to grout Policies gainst will be allowed to all contributors Agca for the above Company" at this Saà Risks at current rates. port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of $10,000, on Buildings or on | Goodà stored therein..
NORTON, LYALL & Co if 241 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1870, THE LONDON ASSURANCE
IGOLFORATED BY KOTAL CHARTER OF
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720..
RUSSELL & Co. 1092 Hongkong; 1st April, 1865. IMPERIAL FILE INSURANCE CO. TAR Insuring Houses and other Buildings
Goods, Wares. Merchandise, Manufactur
are
Underained, baving been appointed General Agents for the abero Company, prepared to grant Marine Riske at purrest
DATA MELCHERS & C
in and Farming Stock, Shipe in Port, Flar bears, or Dock, and the Cargoes of moh Ships also, Ships Building and Repairing; Barges and other Yeasels on Navigable Rivers and Canala, and Goode on board sich: Vessels, rutos. throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FORZIÓN COUNTRIES, FROM LOSS GE DAMAGE `T FIRE.
THE undersigned baving been appointed The Undersigned. Agents forthe above Com.
Agente for the above Corporation; are prepared to grant Insurances as follows
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current rates, payahlo either bare, in London, or at the principal Ports of India; China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Folizies isined for long or short periods at „Current rates,
A discount of 20% allowed.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies ined for uria notoxceeding £5,000, on reasonable terms.
"HOLLIDAY, WISH & Cò, #1389 Monirkung, B6th July, 1872
CHINA AND JAPAN MARINĖ INSURANCE COMPANY,
pany, are prepared to grant Policies aguinat FILF to the extent of 860,000 on any one First Claas Risk.
GJBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED).
NOTICE.
conformity with the Special Fesciutions adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the 23rd March and 13th April, altering Clauses Nor 100, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles of Association, (such changes to take affect from 1st January, 1872), the Net-Profits of the Company will, from that date, be disfrikanted
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributore, whe ther shareholdere or not, in proportion to the net amount of premis contributed by esch. Destind (1/3rd) so be carried to the Reserve
1871 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany) ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS is onll as food (2/3rd
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ed to the future distribation of the Pro- fits of this Company, two-thirds (23rde) of
HS Undersigned having been appointed which, after payment of interest, will now be Agents to the above Company at this divided amongst all Contributers of business, Fort, are prepared to great. Policies against whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pro- Fire to the extent of 240,000, os Buildings, or tion to the amount of Nett Premely contributo
Goods stored therein.
WM.PUSTAU & Co..
Agents of 669 Flongkong, 9th April 1872
'DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Qu. 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1889,
Fund
OLYPHANT & Co
General Ayenta t! 718-Hồngkong, 17th April, 1872.
6m 2119 Hongkong, 1st December, 1873. NORIUS,
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
Efollowing rates will bookarged in fatore
per
Dr a Person whose caxagement will ebortly
A is used to children, is desirous of taking 15 per cent.
tara for a passage to England. Address, "," The "Ousteftas," as well as the Globe," Office of Deity Pres after paying the Shareholders a dir dand of 10 372 Hongkong, 7th March, 1873. per cent on their paid-up Capital distribute 25
WANTED. Parant, of the surplus of the profite pre rata ang saya haza aperta are paid Particulara can be obtained at the Office of
SIEMSSEN A Oh,
140 Hongkong, 16th Cataher, 1872..
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSOKANCE COMPANY.
Agente.
THE anaalrites for Fire Insurance on the cuts will remain as follows until further no- various classes of Buildings and theircon.
tico, viz
Detached and semi-detached) Dwelling Roses (removed from the town) and their contents. Other Dwelling Houses (afmilarly
(situated) and their contente Onces and Golowns and their í
coutents."
4 pervent
#percent.
1 percent. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Policies:
Not exceeding 10 days ith per cent
Dexpire,
of $54 Hongkong, 20th February, 1873.
Notices to Consignees.
THE S. 8. JAPAN, FROM CALCUTTÀ PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. ONSIGNEES of Largo by
requested to send in their Bills of Lading
SITUATION BOOK to the Undersigned for Countersignature, and KEEPER, or in any other capacity in a mer to take immediate delivery of their Goode. chart's office, The Advertiser bas bad loog. thuigo impeding the discurge of the steamer experiends in Bookkeeping, and is willing to will be landed and stored at their risk and ex- make himself generally useful. Testimonials peaau. and referenons Gest-class. Address, "T. J.," care of the daily Press Offico.
$57 Hongkong, stb March, 1873.
HOUSE
H
́PLUMBER,
E. R. HANDLEY,
AND
SHIP COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 40. Pruyn West, Next to the P. & 0. Coạl Stores, HONGKONG. t? 1681?
Rent. 15
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA-
·TION OF SHANGHAL.
CAPITAL AND SURFLUS 763,900 TABLE
DAVID SASSOON, SONS"&"Ca."
34 403 Hongkong, 11th March, 1873.
OQEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
CONFIGNERS per Company's atsamor AJAX are hereby tied that the esigo is being discharged into Craft, f landed Lut the Godowns of the undersigned, in both
cates it will lie at Consignees vak. The cargo- will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 10th March, 1873.
Goods undelivered aftrz 17th Mareb, 1873, will be subject to Rent.
POLICIES gested on Marine Bists to all parts of the World, at current rates. This Association will, until further notice, TO Not exceeding 1 month per art.provide out of the earnings, first for an interest Above I montli,and not
dividend of 15% for aliareholders on Oupital, and thereafter distribute among Policy bolders annoally, to chab, ALL the profits of the Underwriting Busiares pro rata to amount of premium contributed.
exceeding
Abore 3 mantle, not
exceeding
Aboves months,the futiannual rateofl
ROBT. S. WALKER & CO., Agente, Royal Insurance Compary: of 1789 Honkong. 19th September, 1869
THE OHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE--HONGKONG. GENCIES Be all the Treaty Purts of
Saigon and Perang.
A China and Japen, and at Bingapore,
for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, iz granted at the mtes of Premium current at the
do do.
Not exceeding 10 days, 4 of the annual rate. Not arceading 1 month, do do. Above 1 month and not) exceeding 3 months..." Above 3 months and ot -exceding & months...
Risks acceptal, and Polifos of Insurance above-mentioned Ports.
No charge for Policy was,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIL
Feriekona u. 1# Nowmuber. 1971.
NOFICE.
Secretary
Fer
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFIQE.
do. do. NORTON, LYALL & Co.. Agents the Queer Insurance Company. #7 942. Hangkong, 29pi January, 1870- IMPERIALFIEN INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATE OF FREMIUM. TNTIL farther notice thefollowing Annualsyrancos, víz:--
Rates will be charged for Fire Insurance
JANOU and after this date the followingrates
BUSSELL & Os,
Agents.
FROM or SHORT FERIOD
Wat expooling out
*1* U89 Haorkore, Dib July, 1872.
***NOTICE TAROM and after this date the following rates
Însurances, víz K–—
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rates
1 month do. do. + dc. do. #eading three months, I Abor months, and not Į
do. # exceeding six months. ... ỉ Abave six months the full annual rate.
2,5 JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents, Allianes Fire Assurance Compung, ti 878 Kongkong, 26th August 1869-
INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hondkear, 30th March, 1975 [83 403
NOTICE.
CONSIGNETS OF OPTIONAL CARGO,
EX 0.8. S. CO,'S S. §. AJAX, FROM LIVERPOOL CHIPPING Orders anus be obtained from the undersigned not later than the 1241. instant, for shipment per ANTENOR
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. 78 377 Hongkong, 7th March, 1873.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
、
Agenia.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery; this Cargo has been arded and stored at their risk and expense.
No fire inauratoe has been effected. C. BERTRAND.
Principal Agent, BBB" Ara," 16th April. GB&C or TFB 1 and 2, 2 cases Merchandise. Ez "Sindh."
1-bale Cotten.
KP in diamond.....
FFC
B "Moneuleh," from Yokohama. Joaquim Aytuered 1 case Curios
Ea Sindh, from Marseilles, $1941/49-
cases Provisions.
Ex"Provitace,"
case Bocke.
4 cases Perfumery.
2, 11 58
$ cases
Gbalen Merchandise."
Now. 177
P in triangle
1:9
199
4 cases Shirtings.
180.
AL, 18/34
17 cases Champagne.
will be charged SHORT PERIOD In- CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notifed that D
in accordance with the Stith Clause of the Hamer Breygire... 95 caera Wize. Not exceeding Ten dare I of the annual rate Articles of Association of the Company, the Not exceeding 1 month foitheangaliste Sirth Qail of Twelve. Dollars and. Fifty cents) MD, $1 Above 1 month,)
per share is payable on the 31st December car- PFC, 1919, 1956 rent at the HONGKONG AND SHASHA BANK PES 1950, 1959, 11 58 ING CORPORATION.
PFC Interest at the rate of Twelve per cent. per AFM apna will be charged on all saliu païd after B that day.
inf
do.
Jo. do.
Pizza “Detached & semi-detached Dwell..
ing Hussos remoreäfrom town, § 4 per cent. †and jol vidéoði) 3 and their contente. Otherdwelling Houses, used strict-
Above 3 mouth) ly as such, and their contents.
I per sent and not exceed Godowns, Offices, Shops, e, and 3 per cent Above 6 months the full annual rate.
ingi 'their contents.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
OIBB, JVINGSTON & Co., Agent Imperial Fire Tarurance Company. Agents, Imperiál Birs Insurance Company, ti 88% Hongtong. 7th March, 1885,
075 Hongkong. 15th August, 1967.
By order
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary, -9168 Hongkong, 10th December, 1872.
Hongkong, 7th March, 1873,
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