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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4833

號三十三百八千四第 Arrivals.

May 8, SUAFTESBURY, Amer, steamer, 24, Blethon, Shanghai 29th April, Niogro 1st May, and Bwatow 7th, General - WM. PUSTA & Co.

May 9, Kia, Brit, steamor, 918, Tysdale,

Saigon 4th May, 40,000 bags Lice

GILMAN & CO.

May 9, Duve,

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日四十月四年酉癸治局.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING. PATD-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollar. RESERTE FUND 1,000,000 of Dollars.

Vourt of Directorozm -Chairman-S. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.

4. B. Lom, sq.. Thus, Pyke, sq., Han. R. Rowelt.

B. Kallion, Raq..

A. F. Horned, Bo

9, Duv, Siam, bark, 335, Lund, Bang-Ad. Andes, Esq kot 21st April, Rice,--OHINE. May 9, INSULAR, French bk., 974, Fleurint,

Saigon 7th

April, Rice.F. DEOENARY.

S, JAMES LISTER, Brit, ship. 950, Hun- May Shields 7th December, 1,818 tone

Cotal P. & O. S. N., Co.

May

May

d. Josh Fing

Chief Manager. Hongkong James Greig, Esa,

Manager." Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Esq. Landon Bunkers--London and County Bank,

TOURATCorr, Russian str., 1,545, P. Witt, London With March, Messina 25th, Port Said 30th, Suez Iss April, Jedda Sth, Aden 11th, Penang 25th, aad Singapors 2nd May, Gonordnor WM. Prary & Co.

ACANTA, British str., 652, Young," Shanghai 4th May, and Swataw 8th, General ---ULTFIANT & Co.

May, MARIVELES, Span, str., 259, Ramon

Zavala, Manila 6th Bay, General.

RENDIDA & Ca.

Departures.

May 2, SHAFTESBURY, str., for Canten. May 9, IRAQUADDY, sit., for Shanghai. May, OCEAN Quins, str., for Manila.

Clearances.

Ocean Queen, str., for Manila.. Ashburton, For Guam.

Shaftesbury, str, for Canton.

Passengers.

Por Shaftesbury, str., from Shangbai, &a ---

Fur Hongkong-60 Chinese, For Cantua,~-

Mesace. Blown und Stokes.

Per Riga, str., from Saigou-

10 Chinese.

Per Dudu, from Bangkok,

6 Chinese.

Per Tehihatohaf, atr., from London, 20,

Mesara. Salianoff, Krasnopolaky," Kudinoff

aud Cherepanoff, and 296 Chinese.

Per Acoig, str., from Shanghai, &s. :—

Mr. Fuller and 50. Chinese

Per Mariveles, etc., from Manila ----

5 Cabin and 2 Chinese:

Per Irapuaddy, str., for Shanghai :- Mr. and Mrs, Seaman and two servants, Dr. Manning, Rev. Piarit, Messrs. H. Busch, N. Goiterrez, Weight, Valentine, Hendricks, Tan dertienivar and Bebeffer, and 40- Mariace,

The following passengers proceed by the P. &0. Co.'s steamship Madras, to-day, at noon:

For Engapore, Str. A. R. Cameron. For Pening-8.B. Major-General Whitfeild, Lieut. Bara, Depusy Surgeon General Cooker, and Vīnes native servants. For Melbourne.--3·Chí- nes. For Sydney. Chinese For Gulls.-1 Gua Linear. For Venicu.-Messrs. H. T. Mor vis and J. Franke. For Southampton-Mrs. Gibson and child. Mrs. Bratt, obild, and native servant, Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, Lieut. W Skipworth, Measca. 0, Bate, Aves, R. Campbell and H. Shaoods.

Reports.

The American steninship Shaftesbury reports Jeff Shanghai on 29th April, Ningpo on May let, and Satow on the 7th, and kne weather throughout.

The British steamer Acantha reports left Shanghai ohh May, and Swatow on the 8th, | bad fine whather throughour. In Swatow wersj steamura Emeu and Namoa.

The Siamese bark Duds reports left Bang kok on 21st April, bad light variable winda from Southward on May 4th strong N.E. and E.N.E. with heavy squalle and rain, latter part Faristle Enst wind and calms till arrival,

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Acconats at the rate of

ocat. per annum on the daily balance. On Fized Deposita:

H

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 10TM MAY, 1873:

Notices of Firms. HENRY W. DAVIS is admitted a partner in our firk from the Ist instant.

HOS, HOWARD & Co. Im 707 Hongkong. 5th May, 1973,

3 interest and responsibility in one firm Tistered and responsible on the 30blref April lust,

F. BLACKHEAD & Co. ti 708 Hongkong, 1st May, 1873; MR. WILLIAM STEWART YOUNG is Me day admitted a Pastner in our firs in Hongkong, China, and Japan,

GILMAN & Co. 2m 678 Hongkong, let May, 1873,

co-partnership bitkerto czisting be

tween ISAAC M. BULL. JAMES PURDON, JOHN G. PURDON, and S. HUBBARD OLARKE,

in Hongkong and China, under the name of 1 style of "BULL, PURDUE & O Cased this

day by efluxion of tima.

Oatatanding accounts will, he settled by either

of the partners, who for that purposo are utibo- rized to sign the firm in 1quidation.

BULL, PURDON & CO. 664 Hongkong, 20th April, 1873,

For 9 montba?3 per cont. per annum, `

6

4 K

· 72 LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED: Credilagranted on approved Securities, and every descrip.ion of Banking and Exchange reference to the above notier, the

business transacted.

Drafte-granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

JANES GREIG, Chief Manager",

Offees of the Corporation,

No. 1. Queen's Road Bast

Hongkong, 1st April, 1873. ;

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business heretofore carried on by Brna, Puuron & Co, will be conducted by the ruder. signed, under the style ar firm of upon & Oo,

Mr. HENRY W. Davis is anthorized to align theme of the Firm, and will retain the management of the business at kiongkong and Cauten.

Mr. Jony ODELL will continue to conduct the bósiness at Fouchow, and is authorized to TO LET FOREST LODGE." in Caine Rond, sign the name of the Firs at that part. For particulars, apply

685 Honekong. Lat May, 1873,

8. D. SASSOON. & Co. Ja 881 Hongkong, 29th.Apríl, 1873.

TO BY LET,

(With Immediato Posecesion THE HOUSE No. 7, Gough Street.

M

ko

Apply

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

tf 6 Hongkong, 23rd April, 1873.

TO BE LET,

`SUTTE of ROOMS, furnished, For par-

Alignlara, apply at

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

if 583 Hongkong. 14th April, 1873.

TO LET.

(With immediate Possession.)

THAT Bond known to WOODLANDS" HAT Commodiuus Two-storied HOUSE, and lately in the occupation of Q. YON ÖTER- BECE, Esq, with Out-offices, Stabling, Concin- house, Cor-beee, Garden, and also in Croquist Fawn attached. us Gus and Wator jaid throughout.

For further particulars, apply to

F. Dos REMEDIOS,

· Mr. POLLARD's Office,

No. 1. Chuo Chanders.

603 Dongkong, 19th April, 1878.

TOWING.

JOHN G. PURDON,

TRECE

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Undersigned has received instructiona to sell by Public Auction, at the PIED & Govows Co's Premises, Wancal,

THIS DAY,

o

the 13th May, 1878; ai noong Sendry SURPLUS STORDS, consisting of one Saw HILL, 60 SAWS, HELTING, &c., TIMBER, HIDES, Hard Wood LUGS IRON.

TERMS OF SALS.-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7

OHAS. B. MORGAN,

Auctioneer, 701 Hongkong, 4th May, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Auctions.

FUBLIC AUCTION.

P

六拜禮

號十月五英

港香

Intimations.

L.

[PRICE $24 FER MONTH.

Intimations.

FRICKEL & Co. inre just received | FOR SWATOW, AMOY, FOOCHOW, AND •

· Invoices of :—

AND, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Ulegant American B. Plat IOB PITCHERS. THE Stambi

Pablo Auction, npon their Wharf, on

FRIDAY:

the 16th May, 1873, at 11 o'clock a.m.. (Unless previously disposed of by Private Sais)- A WATER BOAT of 50 TONS, Fitted with Tanks, Saila, Rigging, Anchors and Ohnia, Ko, Ku,, as she now lles off thair Wharf; where intending parcbamire con view her uatil the bour of Baje,

Terms of Babe.-Cash before delivery in Mexigan Dollar weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot, with al faults und errore of description, at par. shagon' risk, on this fall of the hammer.

730 Hongkong 9th May, 1873.

MACHINERY, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, AND VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,

Cat the

STOCK OF MATERIALS,

VILE shortly be offered at Publis Auction; (naless previously dieposed of by private

do.

.do, do.

TEA and COFFEE SETS. DINNER SERVICES. TOILET SETS. HAMMONY, large and amali. Cracked WUBAT, large and small, Russian CATIAGE,

do.

TAMSUL

“HAI-LOONG,"

Captain Punchard, will be despatched for the above Forts on TUESDAY, the 13th instant, at 11 a..

For Freight and Passage, 'apply to

· DOUGLAS LATRAÍK & Co. 4781 Hongkong, 10th May, 1873,

WANTED.

ANDHOVIES, in squall kegs. HEBRINGE, in small koge, ASPARAGUS and German VEGETABLES,

sorted,

Ys respectable Married Maa, with good Westphalian HAM, Prime Quality,

Bale, and loanl veference, employ. Smoked Geru SAUSAGES, Prize Quality-ment as Storekeeper, wharfinger, or any situa RTE FLOUR.

tion of trust.

lut 720 Hongkong. 8th May, 1873,

The Advertiser is now out of employmout JOHN SKINKER, BẠN FRANCISCO», through an arcident, and has no means of sub-

CALIFORNIA.

sistence.

Addrate, R. G.," Daily Press Offico. 732 Hongkong, 10th May, 1878.

J. R. WHITE, COMMERCIAL BILLIARD, BOOYS.

Solo Arent on the Facific Conet for: Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition,

fly 21 May

W ANE, ORAWFORD & pric, Azetion, otetaan signed, ontanted at Spring Guglena Du Pont's Blaering and Spa in pony, Safety

instructions by Public of Undersigned, GODOWNS AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP No. 43, extending from the Queen's Road to

Hongkong, and knowe as MARINK LOT Superior and Facile Fuse Company's

Fase -belonging to JOHN JAOK, Esq, ub No. 43, extending from the tyres feet, THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH. KEMOVAL from his old pec-

EAST POINT,....

WEDNESDAY,

the 14th May, 1878, at nasa min. 1.8-feet Patent Powerful Piato Bending

MACHINE,

1 Whitworth's Vertions Drilling MACHINE 2 Vertical Drilling MACHINES.

1 Panching and Shearing MACHINE,

4 Sets Whitworth's TAPS and DIES.

on Queen's Road 100 feet, on Spring Gardens'

COMPANY, LIMITED. Lane 62 fect, and on Marine Lot No. 42, 557 feet; eostaining, in all 55,940 square foot. ... ~ "TAROM this date TELEGRAMS. will be re- The Proya frontage, which đồ at present un, ( ceived for direct transmission to the ful- built open, effem from its large extant good loving places in JAPAN,oad at the following Facilities for business purposes, and is one of rates

the few sites left unappropriated in so central From Nagasak

| a position, boving a public wharf opposite, and

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belug within a short distance of the Hongkong

Pier and Godown Company's wharf.

In the rear of the premises (standing about

do.

du.TM

do.

de:

SIMONOSATI...... H1060,.....

...$0.50 1.10

Proprietor begs to

rissa in Queen's Rond to

No. 5, BOLLYWOOD ROAD,

and hope for a continuation of past favoure bestowed by his patrons,

tl 733 Hongkong, 10th May, 1873.

REWARD.

---

OST on or about the 7th just, in Hong- OBACA $1.29 Longor Maeso, a small POCKE FBOOK, "YOKOHAMA, $2.00ntaining a Passport, a Photograph, and

YEDOil

Visiting Cards,

9 Puis Diackemith's BELLOWS. 4 VICES, 2 ORANES, 9 ANVILS, Bobet BRACES.

Patent Lever DEAR and PUNOMES,

But the Japanese lines not being ofially Sledge, Hand, and Chipping HAMMERS.

and Outbones, the ground floor of the House opened; the Telegraph Administration under- A Lot of Assorted CHISELS, METAL consisting of large and nury Godawas, Iron- takes no responsibility whatæbever on reconst to sign my Gram per procaration in Hong. BLOCKS, SWEDGES, Boat HOOKS, lined Treasury, &c.; ou the dad story are six of the service, either for orrore, dukani Tackle and Clip HOOKS, SHACKLES Blook large rooma, wine aloset, store rooms, and pan-delivery, but copies of all mesauges will, until BINDINGS; Screw BOLTS and NUTS, ugty on the 3rd story, 8 rooms, with bathrooms, the Japanese linea are officially opened, be sent sorted sizes, liengths Loud PIPE.

Sus marble tiled verandabe, 19 feet wide, on by the first mail from Nagasaki, bath upper stories, front and back. The whole

DREYER,

100 feet front the Queen's Road) is a large sub for twenty words, hod halt these rates for every stantially built S-storied DWELLING HOUSE, | additional ten worda, or fraction thereof,"

peasuring 100 feet by feet, with Garden

A, JOU, NTBR hus this day begs aalborized

F. TEIL.

In 58 Hongkong, 14th April, 1873, MR. AD. S LORDES has this day been ad-

witted a parkeer in our firm.

A, CURDES & Co.

49 Tientsin, 1st January, 1673,

IL BUTKEET GODFEST BIRD is autho

Mood to sign Der firm per procuration

in Formos.

M

DDD & Co.

2m 433 Amoy. 14th March, 1875...

“Â. F. LANCLEx and Mr.C. V. SIAPRIED hare this day been aduilled partners in our firm in Hongkong and China.

Wx..PUSTAŬ & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1973..

INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

Gin

4,500 Fire BRIOKE. 3 Large GRIND- STONES.

1,700 Hammer HANDLES. 1,000 Assorted FILES.

so arranged that it can readily be converted to two or three distinot residences, ench having a separate means of entrance. There are

General Agent.

- i7 680. Hongkong, 1st May, 1879.

7. COMPANY, JAMITED.

The Ander will be liberally rewarded on res tarping same to." Daily Fress Offen 4 786 Hongkong, Doh May, 1878..

"HORTICULTURAL SHOW; 1874.

iliee of Mazement of the Pub- THE of Le bold the 8 cond ANNUAL HORTIDELTURAL SHOW during Febenary next

A will quantity of Vegetable Seeds for Chi- Tree Gardebera will be obtain-ble in due time,

197 Gross Braaa SOREWSB Jack SCREWS. two distinct rows of onthouses, consisting of THE HONGKONG FIRE INDURANum from the Saperintendent of Government Gar.

193 Iron do. 11 CLAMPS. 4 Cwt. Wood SCREWS. I Ton Galvanized NAILS.

417 Assorted BLOOKS. Auf and Water

BUCKETS.

1 Patent Dowator's PUMP BBB HINGES.

3 Fairbanks' SCALES, 44 Gallons CASTOR OIL.

I Lot PATTERNS.

Dead 'LIGHTS.

Cast Iron SHEAVES.

Slicet COPPER, ›, auð þínek.

SOCKETS.

Teal BUCKETS.

Belaying PINS

Copper Bost NAILS.

Countersunk NAILS.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that

And Sundry other Ecta of MATERIALS. Dia necordance with the 38th Clanee of the

B

Stu Artiales of Association of the Company, the

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Sixth Uail of Twelve Dollars and Fifty cents Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All fote. per share te payable on the S1 December ear with all faults and erros of description, at pur- rent, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANEoneers' risk on the fail of the hammer,

715 Hongkong, 7th May, 1875.

Steaming "SVA GULL" 35 Hore-NG CORPORATION. power nominal, is prepared to tow vessia at moderate rates,

Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

THE CAPTAIN ON BOARD. if 66 Homebung, 29th April, 1873. :

LICK HOUSE, MONTGOMERY AND SUTTER

STREETS,

OOEFEN

Intered at the rate of Twelve per cent, per aunum will be charged on all calls paid after that day.

By order,.

A NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary. 2166 Honkong, 19th December, 1872. THE QUEEN INSURANUM COMPANY.

CAPITAL-TWO MILLION STEELING,

T

H Undersigned having been appointed Agoat for the above Company at this port, are prepared to Frant. Polinie sguinst Fire, to the extend of £10,003, ou Buildings or on Goods stored therein,

NORTON, LYALL & ́Do. -14 241 Hongkong, Mad January, 1970;

ANESTER FIRE ASSURANUE VUR*

PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. THE "LICK" offers voeurpassed accommo- dation for Tourists, bruinz centrally located, and having horse para for all parts of the city Pestg its door. Its rooms and anites are anequaled for comfort, while its Dining Hall is acknowledged to be the most elegant room of its kind in Ainerics, or the Continent. Its The Rusia stomship Tehhalche reports auisine is scooud to no infitation of its kind left London on 14th March. Messias on the luxury of the season, prepared by the 25th, Fort Said on the 30th, Enez on 1st April, blest of cooke being daily placed on its tables. In fact, the "LICK" offre to the Tourist Jadda on the 6th, Aden on the lith, Penang ana home, where every attention is guaranteed the 20th, and Singapore on 2nd May; bad Gue for the comfort of its guests that the most weather till leaving Messina, when got strong refrl judgment of experienced men in their Current Rates. winda from the ... for two days, then fina several colliage, can afford. weather to the Clian flea; its last two days had sgaally weather.

13 563

CRAUFURD COLL SOE, MAIDENHEAD, BERKS, ENGLAND, The British abip James Lister, reports fofk (CONDUCTED by EDWARD DE EWER, with Shields on 7th December; passed Start Point the assistance of French, German, and- on the 18ts, experienced severe gales in the English Mustors. North Atlatio from the S.W, had light N.E. Tx.x8.-Pupila nader 18 yos. 40 guies. trades; crossca ihe Equator on 28th January jes

over years...,50 Salot, 23 W. had light B.D. trade ran down Tys Course of Instruction includes English, the ketung with moderate vidde: Classics, threaten, and dister Tängilerde pasmod through Sunda Straits on the 8th April, with any other branches of study whjeh may. bad light Southerly winde op the China Sex, be required for the fature course in life of the natil about 150 miles from Hongkong, theu moderate Easterly winds to arrival,"

Vessels from Ports in China expected

in Europe and America.

Corrected to Date.) FROM HONKONG,

Fess Nam

For. Date of Leaving, Ginrue.......Ladon. Dea. 11 Sir W. Wallace.., New York......Jan. 15 Her Majesty. New York......Jan. 19 Rifle

New York......Jan. 19 Irvine.

New York........las. 20 Gemsbok

New York......Feb. Adalia Curleton...New York... Feb. 27

Hamburg...Meb. 14 Falmouth (fo.b. 15 London....Mch. 16 London....Meb. 18

Nyassa.....

Ventil...

Harwich

R. H. June.

FROM WHAMPOA. Leanor Castle........, London.........Dee, 10 Midnight... .New York......Dec. 18 New York......Dec. 15 New York......Dec, 1

Per sida...

Everhard

..

FROM FOOCHOW.

..New York......Dec. 6

7

..Dec. 12

1

Black Prince.... Fontenayo... Silver Engle. Whinfell... Junie Gray...g Minery.... Albert Vistor 46 Marie Louise.

London....Dee. London,

New York.....Jun. New York... JAE, 7 „Falmouth (fo)Jun. 19 Indiandan. 14 Falmouth (£o.)Feb.® 8

FROM SHANGHAI. Lady Elizabeth New York...Dec. 20 Burcalis

New York......Dec. 28 Eliza bath Grabum... New York......Jan. 17 Quba.........

Vew York......Jun. 25 Deaguam...New York......Jan. 25 Zodiso............

Auction Sales To-day.

CHAS. H. MORGAN, At 12 noob, Sundry Surplus Stores..

MRS. BAKER

COURT

itr

OURT MILLINER AND DRESS

MAKER. No. 5, QOLD BAILEY STREET, (NEXT)

ALEXANDRA TERRACE.

tl 709 Hongkong, 6th May, 1973.

| EITHER the Undersigned nor the Owners of the German Ship Georges, now lying

this port, wat be responsible for any debts contracted by the Ospidis, Officers, or Crew of ; the said rosel.

CARLOWITZ & Co.

tl 334 Hongkong, 28th February, 1879

OUSE

HOUS

EL H. HANDLINE,

SHIP AND COPPER SMITH,

PLUMBER,

BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER,

39 and 40, Praya West, Next to the P. & 0. Coni ultores, HONGKONG.

181

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papil

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REFEZENORS :---

The Rer, the Master of Dulwich Collage, The Rev. J. C. BEIZ, H.A., Head Master of

Obrist's Hospital..

The Rev. Dr. Scumursau, Ph. Dr., Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance, 9, Adam St., Strand, London.

The Rev. FL. JONES, M.A.. Secretary of the

Turkish Mission, 18. Adum St., Straud, London.

H. LLOYD, Esq., Renarder of Chester.

3. POTTER, Bay, 9 King St. Cheapside,

London. SINS REEVES, Esq. Grange Mount, Upper

[3m 951

-Norwood,

RIVER MIN.

THE Undersigned have been appointed L Agents for the above Company üf Hong- kong, Canton, Fouche, Shanghai, and Han- low, and are prepared to grant Insurances at

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. if (958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1888.

NUTTUA

IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.

150 and after this date the following rates wil be charged-SHORT PERIOD. In suranoes, vis :---

aeropojing ten daya * of the annual rado Not exoceding Imouth of thexnnual rate Above 1 month, and not cred. *

ing

| Above 3 months)

"

and notoxceed-{ % 1 46.

above mouths the fallannual rate,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agente, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. ef 6 Hongkong, 13th August, 1889," NORTH BRITISH AND. MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,

FROM and after this date the following rates P will be charged on SHORT PERIOD Insarances, viz:-

Not exceeding 1 month i of the annual rate Above month,

ita. and not exceed $3

do inger) Above months) and not exceed.6 inga,

I do.

do.

THE above granite floored DOOK, of the following Dimensions, vias Length, 300 foot, Breadth at Bution, 40 feet, is capable of Above 6 months the fall annual rate, receiving Vessels drawing 13 to 16 feet, as the

On and after this date, a discount of 20 per i atate of the Tidea will allow. The Dock rana cent, off the above rates will be allowed to in dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam.

The above premises comprise a large Machine-res Shop, nontaining s

WHITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE,

GILMAN & Co., Agewis,

North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.

of 317 Hongkome, 24th June, 1872.

NOTICE.

PUBLIU AUCTION.

LAND AND PROPERTY,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction. (unless previously disposed of by private Sale,)

WEDNESDAY,

the 14th May, 1873, immediately after the

BALE OF MACHINERT, KO *-* The following Pieces or Parcels of GROUND, belonging to JOHN JACK, Esq., Bosted at East Point, with the BUILDING erected there on

Pirat-Those Luta registered in the Land Offoe as-Inlind Lote

No. 919, containing 3,200 square feet;

.317,

1,500 800 460,

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all of which adjoin one another, with the BUILDING ured a a BLACKSMITH'S SHOP, erscled upon the said three Lote.

servants' rooms, kitabena, and etables. A suita of rooms, suitable for Offices, fronts the Queen' Boad, Ghe laid on throughout the house, and a

NOTICE.

fine well of spring water in the court yard.TOTICA is hereby given, that pursuant to g086.27.

A Drown rental of the whole "property N

wo,

dena.

727 Hongkong, 8th May, 1873.

AND MACAO HONGKONG, CANTON,

STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

the provisions of the Companies' Ordi- nance, 1888, and in accordance with the rea tation come to at the last Ordinary General in particularly requested that Firma and Their property at FOUCHOW, consisting of Manting of the Company, respreting the number individuals sending cooling to the office of

of Shares to be represented at Meetings, an x- the andersigned for letters received by the Can- OFFICES, HODOWNS, and DWELLING traordinary General MEETING will be bald tom und Macth steamers, will Inpuist then HOUSE

the Offices of the Company, altnated at No. 39, with a card or kit-book, to guard against the The Offices and God was are built on the Queen's Road, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the possibility of mistake in the divery of snob Island of Chungchow, below the bridge, with 6th day of May next, at 3. M., for the pur-lettors. an astersive river frontage, and are in avery pose of altering this regulations of the Com Tespect woll situated for business purposes.

as heretofore.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

General agents.

tl 729 Hongbing, 8th May, 1873,

UNDERTAKERS, &c.,“ BROWN JONES & CO., OFFICE-No. 9. HOLLYWOOD ROAD,

Memorial Flames and Monumente eroated. 197 Hongkong, 21st January, 1873. Notices to Consignees,

Notice is also given, that at the said Meeting a further Special Resolution will be proposed, whereby Article No, 64 of Regulations' of the Company will to altered, to enable the Company to hold the Ordinary General Meet ings at any time in each year before the 10th 8. B. TORIHATOHOFF, FROM LONDON day of March.

AND SINGAPORE, CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-nsmed

The BUNGALOW ccccipies one of the most any by passing Special Resolutions, whereby desirable sites on the Hill at Nantni, contain the aggregate number of Shares to be held or ing Diving Boom, Drawing Room, 3 Bedrooms, represented by the Shareholders present at all with Bathrooms, &, Verandah all round the Meetings evroued by the General Manager, fature Ordinary Meetings, and all fixtraordinary Lone Out Houses attached, and a farge Powerball be Oza hundred instead of Five hundred and Kitelen Garden.

For further particulars, apply to

BELL, PURDON & Co, Lf 519 Songkong, Ist April, 1878.

UNITED STATES CONSULATE;

CANTON, May lat, 1873. LL Parsons indebted to the late MAURICE ALVAREZ CORERA will please make im mediate paymast to the undersigned, and there- by save cost of suit. And all persons having daims against the demand wit preacht the Baines the office of the Consulate, sustained by proper evidenca of their currectness, for examination and allowance. Claims against the desased must be presented within one year from the above date, elea he forever barred. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE

R. G. W. JEWELL,

United States Cont Im 698 Hongkong, Srà' May, 1873.

BONNETT & Co.

ARE 20w SELLING OFF Grozs this dais

27.

ENGLISH PRICES,...

MEBOERY, MILLINERY, DRAPERY.

The Shop mereures 141 fest br 93 fest, and the whole of their STOK, consisting of SILK contains a fine Well of Spring Water.

Second-Those Lots registered in the Lind¦ HOSTERY, STATIONERY, PERFUMERY, Office as Inland Lots Nos. 158 and 439-con- SADDLERY, TOYE, UMBRELLAS, and & trining east 8X square feet-adjoining one variety of older GOODS. another, and adjoining to Lot 460..

TERMS OF SALE-One half of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the bammer, and the balance on completion of the Deed of Transfer, the expensee of which to be paid by the purchaser.

The property to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the bamers For farther particulars, apply to

*****IANI ORAWIDED & Co. 710 Hongkong. 7 May, 1870

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Ti 641 Hongkong, 25th April, 1873.

Notice is further gives, that Copies of the proposed Special Resolutions can be obtained.

steamer are hereby informed that their by any Shareholder on application to the finanGoods era na heing discharged. landed, and ra: Managers.

Dated the 21st day of April, 1878,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managste.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

ATOMICE is hereby given, that in Compliance

with Section 30 of the Companies" Ordi- j mende, 1885, an Extraordinary General MBET ING of the Shareholders will be held at the Officer of the Company, No. 39, Queen'a-Roid, ¦

stured at their risk into the Godowns of

Hongkong Pier and Godown Company (Limit ed, woonca delivery may be obtained.

Gonds teuraising in toro after the 14tb inst. will be inject to rent,

Optional, Sargo will be forwarded on to Shangbai, unless notice to the contrary is given before 2 o'clock F.M. TOMORROW,'

Bills of Linding will be oountersigned by

WM. PUSTAW & Ú., Agents of the Compagnie Rues de Navigation 4 Papour de Commerce du Chemin de fer d'Odessa. 736 Hongkone, 10th May, 1873. TONSIGNEES of

20 cases CHEESE, on MONDAY, the 9th day of face next, at Sem., for the purpose of confirming wooh Spe

M. & Co. f cial Resolutions, ne niny ha passed at the Ex- traordinary General Meating of the 26th day of per Fordinand Brum, from ROTTERDAM, Dre hereby informed that azid goods have been May, 1873.

landed and stored at their risk and orpense. Dated the 21st day of April, 1878.

They are requested to send in Bill of Lading JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

and take immediate delivery, falling which the 612

General Manager goods will be sold for account of the concerned.

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAOAO THE HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN

STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

OR the conveniero of Passengers, the

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

Second Ordinary MEETING of Share

THE Undersigned have received instructions of depnitor on other days la made in the bour Stutenent of Accounts in the 31st May, 1876,

to sell by Fallic Auction, (unless pre- viously disposed of by private contrast,)—

The German Barque

ANNA,**

234 Tons Register, or 5,500 Pionis, carrying capacity.

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The yousel is shortly expected from Saigen, when the each date of the Sale will be fixed.

An Investors List may bo obtained at the office of the Urileraigned.

Tren OF SALS-tall the amount of the purchase money to be paid at the fall of the bater, and the other half on transfer.

of the hummor.

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.,

Auctioneers, 494 Hongkong, 26th March, 1879.

FOR SALE.

for Macao EVERY SATURDAY, at 8 o'clock the Head Office, 44, Queens Road Centri, ut P.M., (insted of 2 P.M.,) commencing on 3 o'clock in the afternoon of SATURDAY, the SATURDAY, the Third of May proximo, until 14th June nest, for the purpose of receiving

departare

and the Report of the Directors, and for the Personal Season Tickets, to travel on the election of Directors and Auditors. steamers running between Hongkong and Can-

The Transfer Books of the Company will be ton, for the period of twelve months, are now is. CLOSED from the 1st to be 14th June, both

By order, at 8203, meals included, or $150, exclusive days inclusive, By order of the Board of Directors,

MICHAEL MOBS, AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,

General Agents. tf 617 Hongkong, 22nd April, 1873, HATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY.

of meals.

A. F. VOSS. Captain, Germa barg, Ferdinand Brumm,” tE 729 Hongkong, 9th May, 1878.

8. 8. JRAUTADDY, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES----

MARITIMES.

NOTICE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo por 8.3 COFER.

NIC, from London, in connection with the abova steamor, are berchy informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their riak in the Godowns of the Hongkong Pier and Godown Company, whence delivery may be ob tained from SATURDAY, the 10th inscunt, at 10 Ar

·Optional CarGo will be forwarded to its Scorchery.destination, unless intimation is reecived from the Consignees before the Stb, at 10 am, re- questing it to be landed here.

if 649 Honakong, 25th April, 1878.

REKANNTMACHUNG.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

ALLE Diejenigen, welche der verstorbenen Goods remaining unclaimed after TUESDAY, A Sobiff's-Capitais PETER A: LUND, zuletzt The vessel at purobaber's rick after the fallTHE Undersigned are now prepared to grant Tübrer der Norwogigghen Brig Krik, verschani- the 13th inst. at noon, will be subject to rent

and laiding charges. on behalf of the abore Company, L'olicies det oder im Besitze von demselben gehörigen against Fira on First-class Buildings, to an ex-Werthauchen oder Documenten sind, sowie Día- tent of $10,000,

jenigen, welche Nachweiso bieraber geben kön A dimount of Twenty per cont. (20) upon nen, fernor Diejenigen, welche Forderungen the current loant rates will be allowed on al)

gegen den Verstorbenen haben. und Diejenigen, preminua charged for insurance; such discount welche sich als Bevallaschtigte des Verecor- being deducted at the time of the issue of po been legitimiren können, werden aufgefordert licy.

dom unterswichteten Vice-Consulat baldring. RUSSELL & Co.,

lichat Mistheilung davon za mackou. Agents.

TO BE SOLD by Public Auction, on a day O BE BOLD by Pulised (if not primately disposed ofor hi)-

That delightful, wall and substantially built Summer Residence, ninated near MOUNT DATIB at Pokfoolum, known as "BISNEE VILLA Logether with the Oat-Offoes and Servants'

and Couch bones, Bath-rooms laid on with water-pipes and shower bathy. The Ground is Enid out with a good Flower Gardea, with large Fountain air feet deep and fourteen feet in diameter, and in good working order.

There is also a Mat Bungalow put up on the sea-side on the lower part of the ground, where it affords a good pea bathing place, and tha persent, latter is zow under lease for twelve monthe for

$60 per una

BRILLING AND SCRNWING MACHINES, A LANGE SMITHI, &, &., 40, Large Godoyne are on the premises for ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. STOWAGE OF CARGO, ka, ko. A large Stook of Woods, Metal, do,aways on head. FIFE anal rates for Fire Insurance on the The Door Stain Tog Woong is available at ! varioncolaeses of Buildings and their con- all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, ut cur- tents will remain as follows antil further no. rent rates, cn, application to

JOHN FORSTER & Co...

Agente.

The lies of Charges for remetalling, or doak- ing vessels for examination, painting iron ships.

MAY

| ko, ke,, oan be obtained on application.

1976

"NOTICE

TED Undersigned legs to inform the Desi- dents of this Colony, that he is ready to give Lxsors in ErGrasH and FRENCH, and | Bolicits their kind patrounge. Terme moderato; Apply to J, M. HANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Stred, Hongkong.

fice, iz:- Detɛebed and Remi-detachedY Dwelling Houses(removed from the town) and their contents.

Other Dwelling Houses similarly

aitasted)and their centents

iy la Hongkong, lat January, 1873.

NOTICE.

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. 725 Hongkong, 7th May, 1873,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NONSIGNEES per Company's steamer ULYSSES are hereby notified that the argo is being discharged into Craft, landed

at the Godowns of the andersigned, in both LL Pereous indebted to the estate of Cap. Res it will lie at Consignees' risk. The cargo Atain PETES A. LOND. deceased, late will be ready for delivary from Craft or Godown master of the Norwegian Brig Keib, or who cn sad after the 5th May, 1873

Goods undelivered after 12th May, 1873, 8 the SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL is about to are in possession of property or documents be Quarters, having Stabling with Eight Stalls A be transferred to the Adinicalty, notice is longing to the colare, as well as those who can will be subject to Font,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. 702 Hongkong, 5th May, 1873. BRITISH STEAMEN SCOTLAND, FROM LONDON, &c. ONSIGNEES of Carge by the above steamer are bereby informed that their Gooda are being discharged, landed, and stored at their risk in Mesera, J. S. Book, Son & Co.'s Godours, whence delivery may be obtained.

Cargo remaining in Store after the 5th May. will be subject to rent.

percent, No. 623; and measure as follow-

The above stand on registered Indend Lob

North and East side abotting co

Offices and Godowns and their 1 per cent. Government Land

coutouts..

Other Biaks by Spacial arrangement, min

The following rates will be charged for highest water mark, SHORT PERIOD Policies

Not exceeding 10 days 4th par cent

Not exceeding on 1 mouth ‡ per cent. Above 1 month, and no

exceeling.ision S Above 3 months,andzorĮ

exceeding

& borefimonthe, the Pallannual rates! 1-

BOBT 8. WALKER & Co..

· Agents, Royal Inseance Company. ti 1769 Hongkong, 18th September, 1869,

POSITIVE GOVERNMENT- SEQURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

CAPITAL-2500,000.

Em 210 Hongkong. 5th February, 1875. PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

TBOM this date, until farther notice, a dia. furt. (2011 upon the current local rates of premia will allowed apon insurancer effected with this Company.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 00...

Agents. t119% Hongkong, 27th June, 1879, VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED, THIS Company, with its Head Office at Undersigned having been appointed "Hongkong, and Agencies at the various 1 Agent for the above Gompany, is prepared Tranty Forls in China and Japan, is prepared to accept proposals for Life Assurances.. ja to esae Policies of Insurance, at the current. For fates of Premium, Forms of Proposals, rates of Fremium at the respective places. or any other informistion, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD, & On.j

Secretaries ef 557 Hongkong, 1st April, 1871.

CHAN H. MORGAN,

Agent,

Hongkong, 8th April, 1878.

516 feet. South and West side, sea side

530 South and East side, Government Land........ 1440

North and West side, Government

· 1,449

Contains on the whole 30 saren. The Lease is for 999 years, and Crown Reut only $18 per annum,

For particulara, apply to

DRUSTUNJEE, ESQ.;

For to

O. H. MORGAN,

558 Hongkong, April 9tt, 1878.

FOR SALE.

Auctioneer.

7-00FAYE GRAND PIANO-FORTE, by JOHN BROADWOOD & FONS Apply by letter to Z., bure of Daily Press Office

Im 676. Hongkang, Jab May, 1873.

FOR SALE.

COTTAGE GRAND PIANOS, by Broan- WOOD & SONS, selected for this climate. Apply by letter to “A. B, C.,” care of Daily Frost Office on bastan

144 609 Hongkong, 2nd May, 1875,

creby given, that-ne atients will be received into the above institution tor this date.

By order,

W. &. ADAMS, M.D......

Surgeon in Charge. Seamen's Hospital,

fr 640 Hoarkoog, 25th April, 1873.

SWATOW,

STEAM-TUG ORPHAN,

E now and powerful Steaming ORPHAN, Captain MCCASLAR, is now open to tow vessels to ar from sen, un reasonable termo..

FREWIN & Co.

Ageuta,

tf 643 Sxatow, 15th April, 1873 :

ARNUM D. COLLINS,

DENTIST.

•

No. 7, ARBUTHNOr Road, HONGKONG.

ti 293 Hongkong, 20th February, 1879.

KHUPPS. CAST STEEL WORKS

ESSEN (GERMANY) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN,

FPEIL, If 1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany.)

BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.

O HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR

AND

To H. L. H. THE GRAND DUKS ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.

T. N. DRISCOLL, (. CIVIL, NÁVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSIES, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER,

= 45 und 47, Queen'e Blood, next to Oriental.

Bank. tf 1927

Feb. 1.

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give information with regard to the above, plss those who have elälina agaïust 'the estate, and those who may hold power of attorney from the deceased, are requested to comannicate with the nudersigned Vice-Couso late without delay. DAB KAISER DEUTSCHE VICE-CONSCLAT." Im 605 Chefoo, 3rd April, 1873.

3 soussigné informo Messieurs les Cap L

taines de Devires de Commerce Français qu'il leur est strictement intera❤ d'embarques

dos matclots étrangers provenant de Boarding Houses autres que celles affichés à la Chazzvel lerie de os Conenlat,

Le Gérant du Coranlat de France,

CH. L. DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872.

INSURANCE,

NEE Undersigned, on behalf of the BRITISH The Cast INCURAN OR COM FANT (LIMITED), are prepared to accept risks Dargo, from Hongkong and Ports in China

to Parts on the Yangtsa, by steamers of the CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, and their con anoting rebels, at the tariff rates of the local ofices, but subject to ars immediate discount of one-third of the premium.

Optional Cargo will be sent forward unless notice to the contrary be received by the Under signed before 6 P.M. THIS DAY.

Consignees are requested to send in their Billa of Lading for Countersignature to the Undersigned.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CA,

Agents, 671 Hongkong, 20th April, 1873,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

ONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, to the undersigned for countersigastaro, and Agente tako immediate delivery; this Cargo has been

landed and stored at their risk and expense

No fire insurance has been effected.

C. BERTRAND.

Principal Agent Ba B. §." Ávo," 10th April, GB&Our TFB 1 and 2, 2 cases Merchandise. HB, 18......

2mm 713 Hongkong. 7th April, 1873,-. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHall Strert, LONDON.

· ESTABLISHED 1849.

E Undersigned is authorized to wocept risks då behalf of this Office, by First Class Steamers and Sailing Ships,

A. MOIYER, Agoni. if Hongkong, 1st July, 1867,

Esdro,"

8 cases Beer.

1 case Samples.

th April, 1873,

1 case Books.

JB, 89...

Hongkong, 7th May, 1879,