HA
For Sale. SAYLE
& CO.
AVE just received, por French - Mail, an ASSORTMENT of LADIES BTRAW
and CHIF HATS, in all the latent shapeo, com- **prising--
The "ALFS," "OHATSWOOD," "RUF. TIC BEAUTY," and others:
A Choice Selcotion of LADIES' TRIMMED JATS and BONNETS, of the newest. Parisian styles.
The Latest Dengue in COSTUMES, TUNICS, and POLONAISES, in MUSLIN, PIQUÀ GRENADINE, and other Now MATERIALS. suitable for the present Season.
FLAIN and FIGUREDJAPANESE SILKS. The New STRIPED and FIGURED ITA- LIAN SILK, all the most fashionable shaden*
and at, vory, reasonable prioca.
FLACK SILKS, in varios mikesand widths.
די
For Sale,
FRICKEL & Co. have justerɔceived
Invoices of
Insurances.
NOTICE
THE DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 24rn, 1879.
Malarged for SHORT PERIOD Elegant American E. Flat. ICH-PITCHERS BOM and after this date the following rates
do.
do. da.
TEA sad COFFEE SETS. DINNER SERVICES. TOILET SETS. HAMMONY, large and small. Crnoked WHEAT, large and small, Russian CAVIARE
do. ANCHOVIES, in small kege.
HERRINGS, in small kage.
ASPARAGUS and German VEGETABLES,
Rewrted,
Westphalian HAM, Prime Quality. Smoked Germin SAUSAGES; Prime Quality: RYE FLOUR.
Im 720 Hongkouy, 8th May, 1873.
NOW READY.
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE.
PORT for the rear 1872. Price $10.
Apply at the Daily Press Office, Honukone. Tel February, 1878
FOR SALE
8. Saleet Etock of BEUCHE and STRIPED VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN GRENADINES, in Black and Colored foroumda,
for Samuier ent
The New Y0SAMITE STRIPE MUSLIN,
Aur Ladies' Moning Wrappers.
GIRLS BATSTE and MUSLIN COS-
TUMES, in a variety of Patterns.
HAM P
AGNE
REIMS,
in Caves of 1 dom. Quarta,
and, 2 doz. Pints SANDER & Co.
do.
Insurances, viz
Noterceding Ten days of the normal rates
do, Not exceeding 1 month Above I'month, and not t exoseling three months.
#હ,
tip
do.
Above 3 months, and not), argceding six months,...,, Î ́ Áboys six months the fall annual rate.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Business Announcements,
THE FOLLOWING IS AN -- INXTRACT FROM A LETTER sstæð 15th
DM, 1672, from an old inhabitant, of
Hingham, near Warminster, Wilto:*
Vessels on the Berth.
THE Stenmer
TH
P. M. 8. 3. Od.
alone for mo, at I certainly do enjoy gend health, "I must alster to day that your Filliate on excellent
"MACGREGOR" send sleep, and a good appolite, the fabring to taking will be despatched for San Francisco, viz. Toko
78 wais-old, liomairing, Gondon, aut very respectfully, Z. B. hams, TO-DAT, the 24th inclant, at 8 o'alook
the Proprietors of NORTON'S CAMOUR PILLA Lund."
[ABEN 11.00
CAUTION.
Agente Alliance Fire Austwrance Corp BETTS'S PATENT CAPSULES The pablia re raped fully cautioned that BEITS's Patent Capsules are being Infringed
tf 478 Hongkong, 26th August 1865-
NOTICE
ཡ
P.M.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bille of Lading will be tested for transportation to Yu-
kobama and ottier Japan Porte, to San Fran cisco, to principal porta ja the United State Canada and Europe, via Overland Railroad,
Intimations.
NOTLOE.
THE Undevalgant tega to inform the Rea
denta of this Colony, that he is ready to give Lagsord in Eraxion and Farson, and solicita their kind patronage. Terina moderate. Apply to J.M. HANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Stret, Hongkong,
6m 210 Hongkong, 3th February, 1878.
A. MILLAE & CO., ̈*
SHIP, AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nallah Lane, Opposite H.M.Naval Dock Yard.
HOUSE,
M. 32 Hengkaña, lat, March, 1871 ......
Post Office Notifications..
mall roll cinta, For Smatow-Fer Norna, to-day, the 24th instant, BA..
For Manilaer barque Conchita, today, the 24th izetnek, at 11,30 am;
The Maile for Maurition and the Cape of Good Hope, per HM.S. Adventure, will close at noon ta-day, the 24th instant, instead of at the time. previously notified,
The Mail for Yokolan, San Francisco, and the Tnited States of America, per Extru Preket ManGregor, will duso 230 m. to- day, the 4th fustant, instead of at the time previonaly notified.
For Singapore, Penang, and Culentta.-Per Indian Mail Puciret Ohian, today, the 24th Tho Mail for Amoy, por Deian Queen, will
THE QUEEN INSURANCE (OMPANY. BETTS9 NAME 18 UPON EVERY CAPSULE HE and connecting Lines of Bleamere, ngd to portaines do nevires de Commerce Fran pala close to-day, the 24th inst., at 130 T., instead
THE following rates will be charged in future
MARES FOR THE LEADING MERCHANTS AT HOME AND ABROAD,
for SHORT PERIOD Lusurances, vized he is the only Inventor and Sole Maker in the
United Kingdom Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate. Manufet rics-1, WHART ROD CITY ROAD, LONDON, Not exceeding 1 month, t
498] And Rondranz, FRANOR. Abovo 1 month and not
exceeding 3 months...] Above 3 months and not Į exceeding & months...
do.
do.
áo. 16.
L
do..
(0.
} do. NORTON, LYALU Agents the Queen Insurance Company. + C4 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1870. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.
NTIL further notice the following Annual
TİZ:***
& semi-detached Dwell-
Sole Agents for Chua, Fagan and Mel Rutes will be charged for Fine Insurance tf 2151 Hongkong, 15th Désombor, 1871, THE TOURIST'S GUIDE-Detached
REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trado, objets of Natural History, Furniture A Large Stook of LAUE and LINEN SETS. &c., &c., the Punti, aud Mandarin Pronun
ciation, Feal LACE COLLARETTES.
BOYS COLORED and WHITE LINEN
SUITS.
MUSLIN SLEEVE SETS.
MUSLIN TRIMMED LACE GABI
KALUIS.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Tangago, in two Parte,
The Daily Prise Office.
Insurances.
ing Hones romered from town, ¿§. per sent, and their contenta,
ly as such, and their contento.
their contents.
Other dwelling Honses,unod striata per cent Godowns, Offen, Shops, do, and
1 par cent GIRB, LIVINGSTOŃ & Co., Agents Imperial Fire Insurance Company, 864 Hongkong, 7th March. 1865. OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
INCORFORATED 1859.
CAPITAL, £1,000,000. THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents in Hongkong for the above Com-Agents for the above Company, are pre E-Undersigned having been appointed SWISS CAMBRIC MUSLIN EDGINGS, pany, are prepared to grant Marine risks at pared Lo accept Marine Risks and inane Policies
BOOK and SWISS MUSLIN CHEMI SETTES and SLEEVES,
Real MALTESE, DUCHESSE, YAU, nnd MALINES LACES.
MUSLIN and LACE TIES..
and INSERTIONS to watch.
TUCKED, HEM-STITCHED, and LACE FLANDKERCHIETS,
The New Homan and Algerbei SASHES. The Paragon Mounted SUNSHADE. French Bo Floaned ALPINE EMEROL DERED SUNSHADE.
1
Thompson's NEW WASHING CRINO. LEITES." also the MODELLED COR- SETS" maitable for Sammer Wear.
A Well Assorted Stock of Lawson's BOOTS
LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ourrunt fales.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. of 471 Hongkong; 6th March, 1868. HADAVIA SEA ANU FIRS INSURANCE BATA
COMPANY.
Fat current rates,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. 1351 Hongkong, 7th June, 1867.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANOD COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Undersigned having been appointed.
Agents in Hongkong for the above-named Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainst Sea Hists at current rates.
RUSSELL & Co. * 1022 Hongkong, 1st April, 1865.
INSURANCE:
FOR
July LAMP !! AM PS1 KEROSINE PETROLEUM-PARAFFIN WRIGHT & BUTLER . MANUFACTURE AND EXPETRO, BIZZINGEAM. Photographe and Books on application Grady proved dain. Aria Berner if desired. Chandelier
431
DIN
i vrat variety Talontees of the celerated "KULIPSA."-NO CHIMNEY BURNER! Orders must be sent through an English house, or 52180 conied by 60 days dmft. Mar.
INNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA,
The best remedy for ACIDITY of the STOMACH, REARTBURN, HEAD. ACHE, GOUT and INDIGESTION. And the heat mild aperient for lelicat: constitutions, repocally adapt od for Ladies, Children, and Enfants, and for ratareg
Varin Climate.
in Mexico and Contral and South America.
soussigné informe Messieurs les Capi.inst.. at 230 e.at. For Freight or Cabin Pascago, apply at the qu'il leur ost strictement interdit d'embarquaef at the time previously notified.
dea matelose étrangers provenant de Boarding Houses autres que calles afficheća à la Chancel Agency of the Company, Prifys Weet.
Jeria da ce Consulat
T. Á. HARRIS,
Agent
781. Hongkong, 15th May, 1873. FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG, AND
GUTTA.
THE British Steamer
CAL-
"CHINA," Captain Gardner, will love this for the above Porta TO-DAY, thu 24th instant, at 3P.M.
Dopatelon will dose at 2.90 r..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. 6d 774 Hongkong, 19th May, 1873.
FOR SAIGUN.
THE Steamer
DINNERORD & Co., Chemiste, London, and of Drug-I gists and Starespars throughout the world.
F.9-Ask for DINKEFORDS MAGNESIA,
and use DINNEFORD'S Friction Gloves and Belta.
"OTTAWA."
Le Gérant au Consalat de France,
CH. J. DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872. JAE Undersigned have been appointed solo! Agents for the Bale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Mesara. J. & R. Te aent, Glasgow,und Messrs. David Coasar & Sons Arbroath.
ABNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. tf 410 Wonghong, January, 1807, TAE CELEBRATED YORKSHIRE RE- 19. The net delicious anil cheat Souso in the Waid. Farranted pure all from any tafuriona ingredient. 672,104 Bottice be month, August, 1872. Sale wegweisdated in the History of dences. Sold by Grocers Tragists, and Oinez, is unlles at fid., 18., and 2.rar.
Manufacturor000DALL, BACKHOUSE & Co., Jania.
Capt. R. W. Entohison, will be despatched TOMIE NEW HAT introduced by 17837 A. Watson & Co., Agents Horgene. (1 is: MORBOW 25th inet,, at daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co.,
AKEY Lnd SON'S EMERY and BLACK
LEAD MILLS, BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, ENGLAND..
.........
AKET'S WELLINGTON KNIFE POLISH,
O Packets, 34, caob; tins, fo, I, 22. 64,
and 48. cacb.
AKET'S INDIA RUBBER KNIFE
SOAP
BOARDS. from Is. 8d. each. AKEY'S SILVERSMITHS
(NON-MERCURIAL), For Cleaning and Polishing Silver, Electro. plate, Piste sa, Marble, de, Tablets, & each. AKEY'S GENUINE EMERY, GRAIN
AND FLOUR.
AKHY'S OMERY AND GLASS CLOTH
READ OFFICE-HONGKONG, AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of
Chins and Japan, and at Singapore,AKEY'S CABINET GLASS PAPER, Saigon and Penang.
Risks acepted, and Policies of Insurance
granted at the rates of Promium current at the O
No charge for Policy fees.
aud SHOES, for LADIES, GENTLEMEN, THE Undorsigned, on behalf of the BRITISH above-mentioned Forts.
and CHILDREN.
Every ARTICLE in LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING and BABY LINEN, always in
Steck.
1
Au ASSORTMENT of FRENCH MIL. LINERY received monthly,
VICTORIA EXUHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG;
AND AT SHANGİTAL
For Gentlemen's Advertisement as Tontorrow's Jssito,
817 Hongkong. 24th May, 1879.
FOR SALE.
FROM PORTUGAL)
SUPERIOR MALVANIA WINE, in
dezen mare.
DE MOSCATEL DE SETUSAL,
....
AND FORTION MARINE INSURANCE COM- PANY (LIMITED), are prepared to accept risks on Cargo, from Hongkong and Porta in China to Porte on the Yangtze, by steamers of tho CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, and their oor- protingesels, at the tariff rates of the local officra, but subject to an immediate diecount of vive-third of the premium.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Ayonds.
3 718 Hongkong, 7th April, 1673. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM-
·PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
BLACK LEAD, &
31 806 Hongkong. 23rd May, 1872.
FOR SAIGON.
THE
British-Stender
· FLINTSHIRE,"
Agents,
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET."
The English Contract Pucket TRAVAN CORE" will be dispatched with the usual Mails for Europe, Lo., on SATURDAY, the 24:L instant, at noo
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdora will be granted until 5 P.M. on the 23rd instant
The Post-Office will be open until 6 P.M. on the 23rd instant.
Letters, &o., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received nabil 10 am on the ith instant
Jefters may be posted until 10 A.M. on the 24th instant, without Into fee
Letters posted after 10 AM. on the 24th instant, will not be forwarded unless the Lute Fer of 18 cents cack as well as the postage is prepaid May 3rd.
ELLWOOD & GONS, also thoir
PARENT, ATE CHAMBRE HATS and PECULATION HELMETS, can ha bad in erry
arriety of
ORIGGS, BRYMEL &Cu,
8, ACREDяCI SVARET.-F., LONDON. [Nov
Contains a large percentage of Glycerine, THOMPSON'S KALTDOR SOAP
in cobation with other lugredients of the most rel lient kind.
Captain Sturrock, will be despatched for the above port on MONDAY, the 20th inatuat For Freight or Possage, apply to
ΔΕ ΤΟΝ,
By the ruastaut use of the 8017, the ili effects of ex Kong The Eld
tres climates up the complexion will be prevented, 57, Prayasal you:bful remand freshness imparted
802 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE PERFUSIC AND ENDOLING Prices, 4d and t. ut Tablet, as in Bases of Thres Laken, In, and 14. l. the Box. FACTORY: 1. SOUTHAYPION ROW, LONDON:
THE CHINA TRANS-PACIFIC STEAM. 2, 20 WHOLESALE ANK FOR EXPORTATION. Feb. 17
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. A
THE Chartered Stenship
"GALLEY OF LORNE,' Robinson, Master, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 2866 instant, at 5. P.M.
Cargo and Passengere will be taken at our
This Steamer has excellent accommodation
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. POINT DE GALUE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANOONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON ALSO,
3
The latest time for poeting, Lotters, at this Office in 11 A.M., and for Newspapers, Books, or Patterns 10 Air: on the 24th instaub.
Lute letters (but Lettera only) addressed to the United Kingdom via Brindisi, or to Bin. gapore, may be posted on board the Facket from 11.30 .. to the time of sailing, on pay. ment of a Late Fee uf 48 cents cach in addition to the postage.
F. W. MITCHELL
Talader General General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 13th May, 1970.
MAILS BY THE "UNITED STATES. PACKET"
The United States Mail Packet "CHINA." will be dispatched on TUESDAY, the 27th instant, at 3 P.M. with the Mails
For Yokobam. San Francisco, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Post Offoe will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lettera, Books, Norrepapară, &c. until 2.30 P.M-
Letters can be posted on board the Packet from 2.30 p.m. to 2.50 PM on payment of a Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postage: The Propayment of the Postage to all the above places hy this role in compulsory. BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA, Correspondence faulficiently prepaid, will be NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship Correspondence addressed to Tokobama and
forwarded by the English Packets. TRAVANCORE," Captain O. H EASTLEY, the United States must be superscribed per with Her Majesty's Maile, Passengers, Specie, CHINA, and that addressed to the Unitel and Cargo, will leave this for the abore places Kingdom must be superscribed viâ, San Fran- on SATURDAT, the 24th May, at noon.
Gince." Cargo will be received on board until2 r.v., Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 r. o the 29rd ident.
AKEY'S COUDS SOLD EVERT WHERE by Ironmongers, Grocers, Oil. men, Brnsbmakers, Druggists, &c. [2103 13 N30 JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
PERFUMERY. DIMMEL'S CHOICE Becretary INLANI-IHLANG, Vanda, Henna, Juckreat rate. Hongkong, 1st Novelober. 1571, (tf 325 T CD, FRANGIPANH, WHITE Roes, Viet, Tea, N NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE CY, and other sweet Perfumo
HIMMEL'S LIME JUICE and GLYCERINE, as for Cabin Passengers, and an experienced SurB PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM INSURANCE COMPANY.
To preparation for the air. GLYCERINE and geon is on Burd." WINDSOR SOAP. VIOLET, RICE, sad other TOI- REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.
LET POWDERS. Detached & semi-detached Dwall.
per cen ing Houses, removed from town,
par annum, and their contents. Other dwelling Houses used strict-1
3 -ly-as such, sad thoir.contenta, Ē..... Godawan, Offices, Shops, ko, and)
their contents,
On and after this date, a discount of 20 per).
THE Underagand have been appointed
Agents for the above Company at Hong beat of the above rates will be allowed to In kong, Canton, Fovalow, Shanghai, and Hansurers. kow, and are pmpared to grant Insurances at Current Rates.
HOLLIDAY; WISE & Co. tf 1958 Hongkone, 15th October, 1868 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
GILMAN & Co..
Agente, North British and Mercentile
Tamurance Company.
* 1168 Bongkong, 24th June, 1872. PHŒNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
FROM this date, until further notice, a dis-Tagants to the above Company at thin THE Undersigned having been appointed do.. Do. PORT WINE, (Vintage 1840,) do.
count of Twenty per cent. (20°() upon the Part, are prepare to grant Policies against 1847.) do. current local rate of prowia will be allowed Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or
upon insurances effected with this Company. 1860,) do.
on Goode stored sheroin. DOUGLAS LATRAIE & Co.,
Ajanis. tf 1193 Hoogkong, 27th June, 187%.
NOTICE.
Dil. Do.
Do. Do.
Apply to
J. M. V. DE FIGUEIREDO,
Chancery Lane, No. 5. Im 662 Hongkong, 29th April, 1979. DREAKFAST CLARET, FOR FAMILY OR
125
MESS' ORE.
BOTTLES OF VERY
BREAKFAST CLARET,
(Red Seal.)
GOOD
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
BO and after the date, a Discount of 20 per cent, on the current rates of Premis Selected by the odersigned, may be bad for will be allowed to all contribu1078. $24,
G. DUBOST & Co. Gr 433. Hongkong, 18b March, 1973,
FOR SALE.
INE Dessert CLARET
Superior Pale Dry SHERRY.
Fine OLD PURT,
Apply to
SANDER & Co. 1999 Hongkout, 29th May, 1872..
NOW READY
FBE NOUSEHOLD COMPANION
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
ROBERT S. WALKEE & Co.,
Agente, Royal Insurance Company, 1182 Hongkong, 24h June, 1872. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY.
THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents of thoabore Company at this Port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to theextent of $60,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored thereon.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. ti Hongkong, 24th August, 1884 LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL STERET, LONDON ESTADLIGHET: 1843,
By Dr, DEVAN, with many Additions, Correo.THE Undersigned is authorised to secept
Bong, and Dr. WILLIAMS". Örtlography,
PRICE: Ju Paper Wrappers,
Neatly Bound,.
Aonly at the Dudu Press Offer
51,50 62.00
AND R. TENNENT'S-ALE und
J. PORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS'
Merchant Navy Navy Bailed Long Flar
Сготв
CANVAS.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. if 1130 Hongkong, 17th May, 1887.
NOW
READY.
IMPERIAL QUARTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY,
WITH THE
PUNTI AND MANDARIN
PRONUNCIATION,
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONary, publisheć
at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo. tf 717 Hongkong, 9th November, LAGH,
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
FROM this date until farther notice, n
(20) be
|
RIMMEL'S and TOILET VINEGAR. AQUA- DENTINE for the Tooth. PHOTOCHRONE, to super sexle Hair Dye. FANCY RACKERA.
EUGENE
EIN BL
PARYA To .RST. 2 Pascens op Wales.
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Agenta,
18d 725 Hongkong, 9th May, 1873.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL.
14, Strand, 128, Regent Street, and 25, Curahill, Tondow. THE Company's Steainship
Sold by all Perfumery Vendors chicughout the World.
oži 395)
[1st Mar
F.
S. CLEAVER'S PRIZE MEDAL
HONEY SOAPS. Kosca---Brown Windsor, Glycerine Cold Cream Soap. Pure Girection Sang, Marshmallow Soap, Elder Flower Soap. Carbolie Aid and Clycerine pap.
"ULYSSES"
will be despatched on or about the 27th instant, Ipsimno riska nccepted on behalf of the Com paay as under-
EXTRACTS FOR THE HARDEERCHEF-Miral Prand furse. Jockey Club Bouquet, Extract of Yhanglang, Hec. Bouquet, &., for
POMADE-MOTO Oil, Crystal Creati, Exquisite Pomade, de, de
Violet Powder, Rosemary
and paneline dair Wash, Loilet Vinegar, and avery
description Toilet Soup, and Ferkuery.
amfactors and Offers 33, RR LID ST., Hot
BORN, LONDO
Úá Tea 32/6, % all risks, 23/, *¡, F. P. A.
Silk 19. do. Cargo faton at through rates for New York
Mediterranean Ports. Apply to -
__-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agent
12 712 Hongkong, 7th May, 1878.
OCEAN STEAM HIP.COMPANT.
For Particulara regarding Freight and Pas- sage, apply at the P. & 0.6. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
* A Written Declaration of the Contente and Value of the Packages for the Overland Routela required by the Egyptian Government, Bad must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incar rectness in each declaration.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1874.
MAILS BY TITE FRENCH PARKKU
The French fail Packet. "IRAQUADDY" will be dispatched on SATURDAY, the 31st instant, at noon, with the Maiba-
To and through the Unhed Kingdom in Marseilla, to France and other Continental States (in a closed menil to France), to Saigon, Singapos, Gulle, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Aden, Seychelles Reunion und wuriting, eněz amt Alexandrin.
The Post Oes will be open for the reception The Company reserve the option of forward of Crary Letters, Newspapers, Books, &e., ing all goods shipped by their Stanmera forntil 11 A.. on the ist instant, after which Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by no letters can be received.
FOR SHANGHAL, Jaking Cargo and Passengers of through rates for Canal in their or Steamere, or in vesels
HANKOW, NINGPO, and POŘTS in JAPAN. 18E Company's Steamship
*NESTOR."
Bonded Rtures-LONDON DOCKE Bopert Symple B-16, S. MART Art, LEADEYBALL
Jan 18 220 117] Sr., EC. Depot-PARIO.
Ta TAXTRACT FROM W. S. HARRIS &
TAPER TRADE REFORE
Fdverpool, 18th October, 1872. The Return of Exports for the past Month it made, on the Premium charged on all Innur-odatiniest imprement in this Branch of Tate, the Ship- ances effected with this Office; such Return tents of PAPER being in access of those for the corrca- being payable on the issue of the Policy. ponding Menth of last your by 28,628.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. 1159 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872.
K. K. PRIV, OESTERREICH, VEKSICHE- RUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT “DONAU,” VIENNA, LIMITED.
THE Undersigned, having been appointed
General Agents for the above Company, ¦
Exrore or PAYER-ALL DE EXCEPT HANGIWar: For the Month of Bupleuer. For Nine Mos ending Sept.
ewts. Value
Cata
Value. 3877...20,820 €58,799 181,852 FATT.49$ 3873...30,765 £97328 291,019 M129,GAB At present, although thiro is, perbag, wbist, lass activity in the Trade, its tums to goal, and priore raman steady
WM. S. HARRIS & Co., Extort Beaufacturing Stalienere, and Contractors for
News Primings. 1231
she prepared to grant Marine Risks at current AA AND PERRINS Celebrated
ratos.
MELCHERS &*Co.
6m 2113 Hongkong. 1st December, 1872. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
--
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCH, DEOLARED BY CONNOISSEURS TO BE THE
ONLY GOOD SAUCE,
CAUTION AGAINST FRAUD.
The success of this most dullefous and unrivalled Con dirent having crust certain doslors to apply the name
will be despatched on or about the 28th instant,
For Freighter Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents;
£00 Honakong, 22nd May, 1873.
POR SHANGHAI, HIOGO, AND YOKOJAMA.. HEA 1 British Steamer
THE
"TEVIOT," Nesbit, Master, expected here from Singapore on or about the 2lib instant, will load na above, and have quick deepatob
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
War, PUSTAU ̧ & Co.,
Agents.
tt 796 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1873.
FOR SHANGHAI, THE A 1 Belgian Steamer.
*NELUSKO,"
employed for the purpose.
Shippers of cargo for Bombay are requested to take note, that the steamers leaving Hong hong in correspondence with the Australian Steamers from Galls to Bombay, may call at Colombo.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
A. MeIVER, Superintendant. Peninsular and Oriental Stealu Navigation Us's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1878.
- THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
・
--
-PACIFIC MAIL'S. & COMPANY
IN CONЯKUTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC
·BAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE S. 3. "CHINA will leave Hongkong for San Francisco, via Tokobama, an TUESDAY, the 27th instant, at 8 o'clock P.X... taking Passengers, Maile and Freight, for
of Worcestnshire Sauce" to their own inferior - Yan der Hyde, Muster, expected bere from riska on hohalf of this Offee, by Firstais Company, with its Head Office at pounds, the Public party informed that the only way Singapore on or about the 24th instant, will Japan, the United States, and Earone.
↑ to asters the in to Hongkong and Agencies at the various Class Steamers and Sailing Ships.
ASK FOR LICA & FERRINS SATCB1loud as above, and have quick despatch, Treaty Ports in China and Japan, is prepared and to so that their names are upon the rapper, labels,
For Freight or Presage: apply to A. MoÏVEB, Agent,
Wm. PUSTÁU & Co, to issos Policies of Insurance, at the currant stopper, and betilt, Some of the foreign markets having Hongkong, Jet Joly, 1887.
agenta. rates of Premium at the respective placeR he supplied with a spurious Warvestershire Samoo, "GUINA AND JAPAN MARINE
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
ti 789 Hongkong, 21st May, 1873. upon the wrapper and labels of which the names of Jes INSURANCE COMPANY.
Secretaries, and Perring have been forged, L. and P. give notice that
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, "they have furnished their correspondents with power of
HEP, & 0. 5. N. Co.'s steamship attorney to taka,instant proceedings against Fanfar
which their right my baidfringed. turers zal Feators of such, or any other imitation by
"SUNDA"
T
HEATTENTION OF SHIPPERS ia call-
657 Hongkong, 1st April, 1871.
CAPITAL TWO MILLION STERLING.
ed to the fatare distribution of the Pro- TUB QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY fits of this Company, two-thirds (3rds) of which, after payment of interest, will now be divided amongst all Contributora of business, whether Shareholders or not, rateably in pro- tion to the amount of Nett Premis Bostributed
WM, PUSTAU & ✪.,
Agamta. tf 663 Hongkong. 9th April 1872 POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
CAPITAL-2500,000.
HE Undersigned baring been
Undersigned having been appointed Agent for the above Company at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of 210,000, ou Duiklings or on Goods stored therein.
NORTON, IVALL & Co. if 243 Hongkong, 22nd Jantary, 1870.
NOTICE
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE,
T Agent for the above Company, appointed FROM and after this aste the following rates
$49 Hongkong, 8th April. 1873.
Agest
FOR comprehensiveness and pruatioal service to nonept proposals for Life Aseuranges. Farben diren ansvar. 2011 server For Hates of Premium, Forms of Proposals, words which the Chinese have of lebo years beonor any Uther information, apply to compelled to coin to express the numerous ob
CHAS, I. MORGAN, jects in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in avienos generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are here given in extenso. Each and every word is fully illustrated and explained, forming exer cize for students of a most instructive nature Both the Court and Punti pronunerations are givan, the accents being carefully marked or
will be aharga? SHORT PERIOD I- Buranoea, viz:—
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate) "Above 1 mouth,}
and not exceed ing t Above 3 months)
NORTH BRITISH AND. MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. ROM and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD Inearances, riz:-
Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate
►
do.
do.
I do. do.
bore & muzitas the full annual rate,
醇
e best principle hitherto attained. Thetypo. Above t month,) graphy displays the success of an attempt to and nut erased-3 make the Chinese and English type corresponding...... in the sise of body, thereby affecting a vast Above 3 months). economy of space, achieving a clearness pot and not sxeul { & previously attained, and dispensing with those
ing..........gia) - vast margine and vacant spaces which have heretofore characterized Chinese publications.
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the On and after this date, à discount of 20 per following facts are submitted for consideration. cent. off the above rates will be alloyed to in Chaliaers Tablarly contains about 16,000
į surera. ་་ Chinese characters, and Medburat's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, while this work contains more than 50,000. Englis words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese charac ters. Again, despite all the grammare" and j other elementary works as yet published, the student of this difficult language absolutely re qairee examples to display the various appli cations and equivalents of different worde which
GILMAN & Co., Agente, North British & Mercantile Insurance Compasy,
tf 1167 Hongkong, 24th June, 1972.
1
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
anual rates for Fire Insurance on the
bave one general meaning. Of these examples Varigusolassesof Buildings and their con. this work contains more than five times as tents will remain as follows until sprüber no- anay as any other Dictionary hitherto pub Lizhod
For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that a referenc Lo its pages enables person who under stands English to comumicate efetively with nativer who understand nothing but Chí mese. In this respect the work will be found indispensable to all Earopeans residing in Chinn, and the natives themselves it ex- plains cojects fully with which very few in dead of them are perfectly acquainted. To parties.realent in England andinterested in China it manot bus be invaluable occasionally. It comprises upwards of two thousand large quarte pages
TRUBNEB & Co.,
00, PITRENOSTKE Bow;
W. H. BELL
**DALLY PRESI" OFFICE, HONGKONG
tice, viz-
Detached and·
semi-detrabed
Dwelling Houses (removed from { percent.) the town) and their contents.
Other Dwelling Houses (similarly
percent
situated) and their cuntents Difices and Godowns and their
1 per coat coutente. Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Policies
Not exceeding 10 days ith per cent Not exceeding
1 month i per cent, Above 1 month, and not) § ·
+ exceeding niewąskie de Abovo 3 months, and not?
exceeding.....inconiae și Aboutmonth the fellannual rateof!
ROBT. 8. WALKER & O... Agents, Royal Insurance Company. ti-1761. Hongkong, 13th September 1889,
3
do. do
and not exceed-) 6, + tło, do.. ing
Above 6 months the full annual rate,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & O...., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company, it tih "Hongkong, 18th August, 1809. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOK.00.
and other Buildings'
Ask for LEA&PERRINS Sanoe, and eco Name on Wrapper, Label, Bottle, and Stopper. Wholesale and for Export by the Proprietora, Worces tor; Crosse auf Blackwell, London, and by
[61 May 3rd. Greer and Dileen aniversally.
EISTOW, ROMONDS & WILLIAMS, BL BRISTOW & EDMONDS.)
PERFUMERS, FANCY SOAP MAKERS, AND DRCOGISTS,
Alm
GENERAL BRUSH MAXRES, Wholesale and Export,
6, BISHOPSGATE AVENUE GIFY, EC., LONDON, (Estallabad pearly 100 Years)
So well-known for their
Essence of PEPPERMINT. ESSYVES OF JAMATOA GINGER, and their Jamaica and Mannow Rogatum: These Preparations are unique and umivalled..
- MANUFACTURERS OF
SPIELITZ AND SODA POWDERS, Specially for India, Chiny, and the East...
CITRATE OF MAGNESIA,
In buttles of various sizes
THE,&
will leave for the above phee about 24 hours after the arrival of the next Baglish Mail.
A. McIVER.
Money Onlers on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 PL on the Sith instant,
Letters for Registation will be received until 19 A.M. on the 31st instant.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Poste aster General. General Pest Once,
Hongkong, 2nd May, 1879,
It is bereby notified that's line of British Mail Contract Probets has been established be tween Aden und Zunzikar, which, with conn«KT- ing lines, will afford a regular meius of coa- véyanee of corespondence from Hongkong for the foreign porte on the East African Const, 18 well as for Netal and the Ospe Colony, St. He lena and Asocasion, and that benceforward the postage, which must be paid in advance, on let- lets addresard to Zanzibar, Mocambique, Dal gou Bay, Natul, the Cape of Good tipe, and Ascension, will be 20 cents for each balf-gunes, newspapers 2 cents each.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 12th May, 18
It is hereby notified that, a British Post Of having been established at Smyrna, closed Muila Through Pazenger Tickets and Bills of vill it. fature te exchanged between the Uritich Ialing are issued for transporrsting te Toko Post Offico at Alexandria and the new Office at and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, Smyrna. The rates of postage, which minst be to principal points in the United States, Casa- paid in advance, en Corrispondence addressed da, and Eatone, via Overland Railroad and to Smyrna, when forwarded by British Packet, connecting Lines of Steamers, and to porta in are as follows, six
Letter.........20 conte per varen. Mexico and Central and South America.-
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-| Norspapers....
ha about some date, via the Inland Sea Ports,
and make close conection et Yokohama.
The "CHINA" will be due at Say: Fran-
Superintendent.isco Jan 27th, whence daily Fassenger Book Packets
trains and daily Freight trains
P.&O.S. N. Oo,'a Ofies,
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1873,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship THE
"AVOCA"
(795
run
and Patterns,
over the Central and Union Pacie Railroad Lines for Now York, and for all the principal alties in the interior and дpon the Atlantic Sen- board.
2
FI
per 4 ouncra for cash
Newspaper.
2
if under 1 ounce.
++
+
Paluco Sleeping Cars are ran through or General Post-Ofice, those trains, inaking Drawing Room Cars by
will leave for the above place shortly after the day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of arrival of the next English Mail.
Superintendent,
[791
A. McIVER,
P.ZO.S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong. 31st May, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HEA 1 British Steamer
THE
*THORNABY,"
To be followed by the new British Steamers
"ANGLIA,"
"ALTONA,”!
GOLD CREAM, FAT'S GREASE and Çizuantan Chuan, I will loud as above in July. Rose, Jasmine, and Mogásne Oily, Tawander Water, and Esa de ColorSU. EBRYCER, BOUQUETS, and Noxxx for the Hanilker. oluer in great variety, including E. Bougust, Jockey
Ou, Millsfour and Ylour Ye FRENCH BESENCES AND POMADES. Liberaktaras to Merchants and large Shippers. 8 (51)+
14 May
EVENTY YEARS OF SUCCESS
Have prover beyond question that
ROWLANDS
FB touring Houses ist es, alles te the best AVIS MACABARGE of the Hu.
ing and Farming Stock, Ships in Part, Hur man hair. Perfectly free from any poiss or mineral
aduéxture, fes certain good affects are lasting, even la tho
ALLEMANNIA"
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Wы. PUŠTAU. & Co.,
Agents. t? 78 Hongkong, 20th May, 1873.
FIE NEW YORK.
THE
A1 German Barque
JENNY,"
sand at Wham
bours, or Dock, and the Cargose of each Shiph. alpst pariod of his, it prevents hit from taling off or Hartman, Master, will lead alao, Ships Building and-Repairing: Barges turning grey, strengths werk hair, cleanssit from scurt pou for the above port, and will have immediate and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, and dendrit, making it beautifully soft, phiale and glossy, despratu. Canals, and Goods on board-suck-Vessels, Great saution is necessary to ask for Rewixon Macan throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and it as it, wid avoid all others, this being the only genuine, FOREIGN COUNTRIES, PROM LOSS OR DAMAGE Price Es. ed., 76., 10. al, equal to four smell, and Sle.
For bottle. BY FIRE
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Come pany, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one First Class Risk.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, Ist January, 1867,
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED)
NOTICE,
CACTION-Each bottlöħas & GLASH STOFFER, instead.
of the Cork na formerly, all with the Coss are SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. This Notice is deemed necessary, as the Prov. priors hato rovrived intimation that large quantity ot Counterfeit of the anast perniciousquality, and lately been sent from Franer and Germany to Indis and the Colonies
under their HIEĽA.
...... RUWLAND'S ODONTO, *
OF PEARL DENTIFRICE, proserve and bautifies the Test. strengthens thu Gus, and given a pleasing fragrance on the Broath. 3 eradientos Tartar from the Treth, removes spała of incipient deny, and poliibes and preserves the enarvel, to which it imperts PRAB-LINE WHIPARRIL—
HOWLANDS KALYDOR.
For Freight apply to
THE
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. 679 Hongkong, 30th April, 1873.
FOR MANILA, EA Spanish Barque
*CONCHITA,” Captain Larrabe, will bave immediate despatch ! to the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. tf 639 Hongkong, 2th April, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, '
SEA MEW,"
An Oriental Botanical Preparation. This Royally-patros. THE 41 British Barque conformity with the Special Resolutions sad and Ladies externed Spustit ceslist leaky dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the Bathing, cooling, and purifying, it exudicatosell Cutaneous
adopted and confirmed at the Extraor Purity of Completion and a Botines and Ddicacy ski
465 Tous Register, will load here for the 23rd March and 13th April, altering Clausee Eruption and Discolourations. Pics. 6d. and 8. 6d. port, and will have quick despatch. Nca. 103, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Article the
ROWLANDS ESSENCE OF TYRE
For Freight, apply to
the latest and bee American pattern, being anexcelled for eaufort and convenience.
if above 1 ounce and
ander 2 vonces.
it above 2 maces and
under 4 ouneca,
for every additional
Dances.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generel.
Hongkong, 11th March, 1873.
It is hereby notified that henceforward the postage on letters addressed to Denmark, when At New York, Passcagers have selection of forwarded vià Sputhampton, will be 28 denta various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Favorable arrangements have been made for Through Fassagers and Freight to Amerien from Ualoutta, Penang and Singapore, and from Swatew, Amoy and Foochow.
Return Fasange Tickets issued at a reduction of 20% on regular mica.
per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid letters will be subject to an additional obarge on delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General,
General Post-Oice,
Hongkong, 2nd February, 1873.
No Freight received after noon of the 25th. It is hereby noalified for general information, instant Parcel Packagen received until 5 r.. tha: the Postage on Letters addressed to Nor- same day; all Packages should be marked to way, when forwarded tis Southampton, will address in full; value of same is required. hanceforward ba 36 cents for each Falf once, For further information as to Passage or which may either be paid in advance, or it may Freight, apply at the Agey of the Company, by loft so he collected on delivery of the Letters. Tapaid Letters will be subject to an addition) Praya Weet.
T. A. HARRIS, charge on delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Posinanter General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870.
Agent,
Rongkong, May 12th. 1873.
NOTICE:
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN. STEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES; A18-0 PONDICHERY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAY.
It is hereby notified that the rates of postage chargeable henceforth on Letters addressed to the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the United Kingdom, when forwarded by French Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on Letter forwarded by British Pucket via Brin- diet.
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General, General Post Oßec, ·
Hongkong, 29th April, 1972.
Arrangements-baring been made under SATURDAY, the 31st May, 1873, at noon, the Company's S. S. "IRAOUAD which Maila for London arriving at Secz from DY," Commandant BOURDON, with MAILS, China by Private Ships will be forwarded to PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO. will destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which must be paid in bore leave this Fort for the above plnees.
Cargo and Specie will to registerell for Ley advence, on correspondence addressed to the don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted is United Kingdom a forwarded, will be sa fol. transit through Marseille for the prizelpallows' vizim places of Europe.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Go. t 480 Hongkong, 15 March, 1879.
of Association, (such changes to take effect rever fails to produce immediately a portest change in from 1st January, 1872), the Net Profits of the Bed or Grey air, Whiskres, &c. to a beautiful glossy Company will from that date, be distributed and perament Brown or Black, which collarensiaa
durable that neber washing or perspiration cau Xemuro, as follows, viz.
Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe. Price J., 7460, and 10. Bd. per bott
All these articles bare been elsodjustly appreciated. they shareholders or not, în proportion to be all the Sovereigns and Courts of Enpop, the Fups of the net amount of premis contributed by Imca, and the aristoomey of the world, during the last? engh
belbe of inestimable value to those who "THE
SWATOW.
STEAM-TUG ORPHAN.
ORPHAN,
One-third (1/9rd) to be carried to the Reserve partners, and Bastars throughout China, Japan, India, vessels to or from sen, on reasonable terms.
Have two Neon shots. They are wild by a Chemists, 1. O now and powerful Steam-tug 4
Fund.
DLYPHANT & Co.,
Culinio, and South Auerire.
"Ask for BOWLANDS ARTICLES."
Gmural Agonis.
710 Hongkong, 17th April, 1872
A. ROWLAND & SONS, 20 ELATOS-GALDEN, LOUDNA,
1197)
FREWIN & Co..
Agonto,
29
ti 603 Swatow, 15th April, 1873.
0.
For Lat tera...2 cents per half ounce. Shipping orders will be granted till noon, not For Newspapers. 8. « euch. Cargo will be received on board until 4 PA,
(not exceeding lounce 4cents.
Patterns.....
Specie and Parcels until 3 o'clock P.M. on For tools and Shh May, 1873. (Faroels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office) Contents and value of Packages are required.
farther partimlare, apply at the Com. pany's Office.
0. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent Hongkong. 17th May, 1879.
every additional4
6
32
F. W. MITCHELL,
Podemaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.-
Iriate il Published, for the Proprietor, by W H Bai, Wyodimm Pureet, Hoogkong_
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