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THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 29To. 1878

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

DESTINATION

VRBSEC'S NAME

guiding power, has been set in authority over † draught of water, wore zouch employed on us. This we pray, through Christ our Prophet, river service or close to the share, and were Christ our Priest, and Christ our King": consequently_poqulinyi szpond to malariong. The Ginnd Master Blest thon took the oaths influences. The rútumi ofʻration of invaliding and signed the roil on the Sepalcbre, the pro- in the year show 582 per 1,000 on the Best per officers attending with the insignia of office Indise station, 18:9 China, 475 West Coast of viz., atsal chain, erots of Salon, sword, baton, Afries and the Cape, 374 Proißë, 3-2 Mediteri ring, and look, which the Installing Officer ranean, 338 North Auries and West Indies, took coverally ant delivered to the Grand Min. 307 Home, 229 South-east Coat of America, tor at the Sepulchre. This solemn part of the 397 Austmalia. Of the 401 doths in the service NEW YORK cemmony larving been concluded, the Installing float 288 were the rosult of various forms at SAN FRANCISCO, Officer quelnoted bis Royal Highness to the disease, and 115′ were by violence-namely, 552-

Do. Do throne, with the words: "I place you on the by drowning, 19 by falls from aloft, 28 by no Turene as Grand Mnator of the Order in Eng. idental wounds, by wounds in netion, 7 by NAGASAKI

YOKOHAMA. kand, Ireland and Wales, and the Dependentes enioide, and 1 by murder. This death-rate was of the English Crown;" and then took his 17-2 per 1,000 on the West Coast of Africa and SHANGHAI, seat on the right. The Primato, having pro and Cape station, 146 Enar Indion, 320 Chin nounced the Benedictio Sacerdotalis-"Pax. 112 Irregular. Foros, 80 Pagifio, 89 Mediter benedictic Patchnipotentia, Filii, et Spiritás rubean, 81 South-east Coast of Amerion, 24 Suonti, in te descendit et lecusa mangat a North Americs and West Indies, 6.2 Home satenia saculovom. Amen”-the Herald made station, and 3:6 Australia.--Témos. due proelimution to the East, South West, and North West, The Knights in order filed past from both eiles, antuting, two at once, and then marched down the centre, tothe swelling notes of the organ accompaniment. This respect fal salatation having been made, tho Arob Chancellor advanced to the food of the dais and delivered the inaugural address, after which the Graad Organist play

OHINAMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.

There are about 150. Chinamen employed in the extensive Inundry of Captain J. B, Hervey, at Belleville, New Jersey. All they have to do is to tron shirts; and to do them justice they have learnt this very thoroughly, and do their work to perfection, although much more slowly then the wunes employed in the same establish- Master then wet Captain line beer installed the Grant Prior of Englind, oad next reluctantly driven to the conclusion that their appointed his officers, who thereupon wore labour-is not profitable, and has recently summoned by the Great Marshal to do countermanded, at considerable loes, an order homage The Grand Master afterwards ap which he had given for a large addition to this painted Grand Crosses and Commanders, and force. The causes for thie anfarnarble report nominated the Subaltern Officers. Notice of seems to be various. In the first place, the motion for the next Convent General were average Chinese labourer is no more virtuous given, the Commiltan for offgeting a uniform. than his white prototype, and very soon learns ity of Ritual was appointed, and the Grand the vices of the "Melikan man, alding to Master then cloned the Special Convent General them certain "Oriental improvements which in the das form, and retired to his room with do not make them any the more whole- the Great Officers only, passing again under some. He is apt to be excessively fond -the Arok of Broe, while the organist played a'jet smoking drium, sud, like hia better,

sclenen air. The Great Prior of England then brought the proceedings to a conclusion,

After the breaking up of the" Excunpment, a baugaet was prepared. This, under the per- Foul superintendance of Me Willis, was speedily done, and a dinter of the most mag nificent description was spread. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales provided, sup ported by the Earl of Limerick and the Earl of Skelmersdale. Nearly all the grond officers and knights present at the installation but down to the banqcet, and amongst the Ameri. can Knights present were Fay Director Can- mingham, U.S. Nary, Com'aissary to the Vien na Exibition: Colonel Mang, U.S. Cavalry and General Račdy, U.S. Army..

After the report,

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geta fozy and deposed to take his day aff as ofton as possible. He is avaricious, too. to a degree, and la by no means a model of honesty. When he has learat his trade and picked up a few words of English--which-is generally very quickly done he is ready to abandon his employer, without the slightest notice, in favour of any situation be can obtain at over an slight an increase of wages, Many of the force at Belleville have deserted in this way "nor have shop gone away empty-handed, having left debta to quite large smounta be- bind them; aven, in sɔma oases, having bor. rowed money from their fellow countrymen, which has not bean repaid. Meny of the shop keepers about Belleville lad allowed these

to run up bills with them on the strength of the fact that they were employed for a fixal number of years, and would be able to pay; but, although they are under contruot for

Do.

Do...

Do.

Jonny

San Mew... Thornaby (str.).. Jan, B. Bell...

Georginia

Volga (atr.)......

Nelnsko (str.)....

Meikong (str.)

Singapore (str.).. City of Exeter (str.) SWATOW, AMOT, F'CHOW, &o. Hai-Loong (str).

For Sale. SAYLE & CO.

HAVE just, retired, per French Mail, an ASSORTMENT ɖf LADIES' STRAW and CHIP HATS, in all the latest shapes, com. prising-40

The "ALFS," "CHATSWOOD," "RUS- TIC BEAUTY," and other,

A Choice Selection of LADIES' TRIMMED HATS and BONNETS, of the newest Parisian styles.

TheIntest Designsin COSTUMES, TUNICS, and POLONAISES, in MURLIN, PIQUE, GRENADINE, and other Now MATERIALS suitable for the present BexsOM.

PLAIN and FIGUREDJAPANESESILKS, The New STRIPED and FIGURED ITA-

LIAN SILK, in all the most fashionable abades, and at very reasonable prices.

BLACK SILES, in varios makesandwidth A Select Stock of BROGUE and STRIPED GRENADINES Ju Black and Colored Grounda, for Summer wear,

The New YUSAMITE STRIPE MUSLIN, for Ladies' Morning Wrappers.

GIRLS' BATISTE and MUSLIN -Q08. TUMES, in a variety of Patterns.

· BOYS' COLOEED and WHITE LINEN SUITS..

A Large Stock of LACE and LINEN SETS. Real LAUR COLLARETTES. MUSLIN SLEEVE SETS.

MUSLIN TEIMMED LACE GARI BALDIS.

Hartmann

Ohandler Orighton,

Flambeau..

FOR FREIGHT ÁPPLY TO

TO BE DISFATONED.

Hongkong Vogel, Hagedora.& Co... Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Coin.

Quick dispatch. Quick dispatob. Wai. Pastau & Oɔ...................Quick dispatch, Hongkong Bussell & Co......

...juick dispatch.

Arukold, Karbery & Co......... Quick dispatch. Mononceries Maritimes.

Hongkong Wa. Postau & Co......

Van der Hyde.. Foache Hetherington.

Menagerier Maritime........... Hongkong Siemesen & Co... Hongkong Olyphant & Co,

gkong Douglas Lapraik & Co...

For Sale.

HOMPSON HIND

TO

Jaick dispatob.

Quick dispatch,

Quick dispatch.

Quick dispataa.

Quick dispatch Today, at 5 P.M.

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR SWATOW, AMOT, FOOCHOW,

SUT, AND TAKAO.

HAVE just received, or FRENCH MAIL, THE Steamship

Large and Well Salented Stock of

HUMAN HAIR,

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Intimations.

NOTICE,

Undersigned begs to inform the Rear-

Post-Office Notifications.

& mail revli olose.

1 dexte of the Onloxy, thut be is ready to Pot Hablaty, domy, the 29th iactant, ut 10.30 For Swatow, and Tatsu-

give Lesaces in ExGLISH and FRENCH, and solicits their kind patiouage." Terms moderate. Apply to J. M. HANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Street, Hongkong.

- 6m 210 Hongkong, 5th Fobronry, 1873, TORN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA ...

Sole Agent on the Pacific Count for Winchester Repeating Arms and Aromunition, Da Port's Bloating and Sporting Powder. Lake Superior and Paside Fuse Compsey's Safety Fixed.

ly May 8 [THE UNDEBŠIGUED begs to inform the

Pablic of

HONGKONG, "HO NAX, AND CANTON that be bus shops established at those places in

the name of HING KRE.

-In HONGKONG, at the Central Market, No. 12, he has constantly on hand BEEF, MUTTON, POULTRY, "BREAD VEGE TAM-TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, &o., of

the best quality,

In EO NAM and CANTON SHOPS, the foregoing articles, with the addition of SPI- RITS, SÕDA WÁTER, &c., and GAME when in schoon.

HAF-LOONG," Captain Panobard, will be despatched for the In BABAGAS, COILS, CHIONONS, ahore Ports TO-DAY, the 29th instant, at 5

FLAITS, and PIDODS.

PM, instead of the time previously notified.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.

PADS, ROLLS, and POMPADOURS Spanish COMBS and FANOT ARTICLES for the Toilet,

Oleios Faris FLOWDES, MILLINERY, RIBBONS, and SASHES.

PARASOLS and SUNSHADES. LADIES HOSIERY, Black and Colored TAFFETA, and THREAD GLOVES.

ALBO

A Good Assortment of LAWN and BA- TISTE COSTUMES.

BRAIDED SKIRTS, in

PIQUE, MUSLIN, LAWN, and BA.

TISTE.

Franch Printed JACONETS.

Plain and Printed CAMBRIOS, MUSLIN- ETTES, and LUSTERS.

LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES.

·AL80,

Colored EMBROIDERED CLOTH and Victoria TABLE COVERS.

GENTLEMEN'S UNDEROLOTHING,

consisting of

Anglo Indian GAUZE UNDERVESTS. WHITE SHIRTS, REGATTA, OXFORD,

31 826 Hongkong, 29th May, 1873,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

TAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

THE Company's Steamship

Mail.

"VOLGA," Captain Flambeau, will be dispatched for

YOKOHAMA, abortly after the arrival of the next French

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent, 24. Hongkong, 28th May, 1873.

NOTICE:

OCMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

- FAQUEBOT PUSTE FRANÇAIS,

HE Company's Steamship

**MEIKONG? Captain Foxobe, will be despatched for

SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. 835 Hongkong, 28th May, 3873.

FOR SHANGHAI.

THE A 1 Belgian Steamer

"NELUSKO,"

BOOK and SWISS MUSLIN CHEMI-end FANOT STRIPED SHIRTS, in the in- SETTĘS and SLEEVES. .

|proved cut."

Vai der Hydo, Manter, expested bera from SUMMER VESTS, TIES, SCARFS COL- Singapore on or about the 24th instant, wil LARS, BELTS, cod ERACES, of the latest load as above, and have quick despatch.

For Freight or Pasange, apply to Novelties.

WM. PUŠTAU & Oo,

Real MALTESE, DUCHESSE, YAC, und MALINES LACES.

MILIN and LAOR TYES, SWISS CAMBRIC MUSLIN EDGINGS, had INSERTIONS to steb

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The CELTIC TWEEDS, for Marning Suite. GENTLEMEN'S HATS, in Felt, Straw, TUCKED, REM-STITCHED, and LAGE Tuscan, and other makes of the latest styles, HANDKERCHIEFS.

suitable for the present senson.

The New Roman and Algeriau SASHts. The Paragon Mounted SUNSHADE. French Bow Flounced ALPINE EMBROI DERED SUNSHADE,

His Royal Highness, who was received with the meal onthusiastie cheering, rond and eaid that on such an occasion few words were re given time, they pay uo-regard to that when quired to introduce the first toast, namely, the the desire seizes them to loure, and Captain health of "Her Majesty the Quean." In con- Herrey fads he has no means of enforcing the neetic with the toast me End to wake an contract, so that the Chinaman gozo Boot free, agreeable announcement. They were all aware and his employer loses the au paid for import that the Queen was the patroneas of craft maing him, as well as the prospective profits on sonry, and he had her Majesty's permission to bit Jubours. Letters from others who bava state now that she would be the patroness of employed these labourers in different parts of their order. (This intimation was received the country toll similar stories, the only excep with im mecse applause, and the health of her tion being Mr. Sampson, the shoe manufacturer Majesty was drank with nine times nine.) Y at North Adams. Massachuselte, who bea bein The Earl of Skelmersdale, in proposing the woré successful. This partial success, however, health of the Grand Muster, expressed the la- to be accounted for by the fact that the great pleasure be felt at seeing so many gen Chineas there are entirely secluded, and tleinen around him from the sister isle. The are managed solely by a Chinese foreman,

Encampment that afternoon had been one a elrend man, who has been made a purt of the most brilliant ho and ever attended, and mer in the nonnern, Said Captain Herrey to the anck n sight bad never been on to England writer, II- you can bave them out in the before.

country, away, frou any large town-anu keep The Prince of Wales, on rising to respond, them entirely by themselves, and have thens was again cordilly received. He thanked the controlled by a foreman devoted to your in- company very heartily for the kied`menner- terests, you way be able to get along with which they bad received him. Ladeed, so cor. them, though even then I doubt if they can be dial was their greeting, that it was diffent formado profitable. These conditions are gene- him to find words adequately to courey bin Tally impossible to fulfil, and, for me, entirely feelings; and he could only gain express the to. There are a few good men among them, pleasure he fell in being present on that occa- but as a class they are not reliable, especially Masaya berupa tog tre Master. They might rely doing every thing in bis power to promote the interests of their crder, He desired specially to thank these gentlemen who had come from afar to take part in these proceedings. He could bear emphatic testimony to the kind feelings wa festad towards. biz by' brethren on the other. side of the Channel-Cloud cheers)--and bad nérer forgotten the reception they gave him in the Grad Lodge of Ireland (Renewed Closing rates:-New Parsa, 9380 to $585. oheering.) It was not the oustum of Craft ash and credit, sellers; New Benares, $547 Masons to make long speeches, and he, usto 8552%, caab and credit, sellers; Old Patna, their Grand Master, did not mean to violate $649 to 8615, cash and credis, sellers; Old Be-LINERY received monthly. that goldes tale. He weald, therefore, can narca, $540 to $545; Malwa, $590 to $600, cash' olade by proposing the health of the Grand and credit, small sales at $600 with 14 gatties England the Grand. Prior of allowance. Exports, por aleamer Sunda, to Frier of land and hold certainly be cordially received. He regretted the absence of the Grand Prior of Ireland, and returned him, bis warmest thanks for beving vacated his place in his favour. He esteemed it a very high bonour text one so justly popular and so justy bekared should have done so. (Lond choers.}

they serer could be depended upon to any cs- tent. As these conclusione seem pretty gene- ally borne out by this testimony of others, w are forand, to the conclusion that the labour problem is not to be entirely solved from China-New York Daily Bulletin.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE..

MAY 28TH, EVENINA.

Thompson's "NEW WASHING CRINO LTTES," also the "MODELLED COR SETS," eaitable for Summer Wear.

A Well Assorted Stock of Dawson's BOOTS

33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, 816 Hongkong, 24th May, 1873, BREAKFAST CLARET, FOR FAMILY OR MESS USE. 125

BOTTLES AST ARE GOOD

BREAKFAST ÜLARIT,

(Red Sent,) Selected by the andersigned, may be had for

and SUOES, for LADIES, GENTLEMEN, $24. and CHILDREN.

Every ARTICLE is LADIES' UNDER- CLOTHING and BABY LINEN, always in Stock.

An ASSORTMENT of FRENCH MIL-

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

Em 436

t! 789 Hongkong, 21st May, 1873,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

1 British Steamer

THORNABY"

THE

THE

will lend as above in July.

Agents.

To be followed by the new British Steamers

"ANGLIA,” "ALTONA," "ALLEMANNIA.”

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co.,

Ayunta t-784. "Hongkong, 20th May, 1973,

"FOR NAGASAKI,

18th DST & CO. THE 41 British Brig Hongkong, 18th March, 1878.

· NOW READY.

OUND VOLUMES of the TRADE NE BOUND OF 1872. Price $13.

Apply at the Daily Press Office Hongkong, 1st February, 1872.

FOR SALE.

HAM PA

REIMS,

Shanglud, 845 chesta Malwa, 70 cheats Patau, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET, VEUVE OLJOQUOT-FONSARDIN and 17 cheats Persian.

The Earl of Limerick, who regretted that tre Senior Graad Prior of Irchid was not. proscat, briedly responded. He remarked that be bad striven to the utmost of his ability to On promote this unior of the two orders, and he waraly congratulated the company that the ON union bad of inst Seen accomplated.

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Deputy Grand Master R. W. Shekleton also acknowledged the compliment, and the proceed, ings then terminated, the speechmaking part of the ceremony baving occapied only about a quarter of an hour.

His Royal Higbusse, on retiring from the room, was again loudly cheerad.

HEALTH OF THE NAVY. The Statistical Abstract of the Health of the

Navy shows that in the year ending the 30th of

June. 1872, the total force was 45,695, and the

ON

LONDON,--

BICHANGE,

HONGKONG;

AND AT SHANGHAI.

Jamie,

817 Hongkong, 24th May, 1873.

Bauk Bille, on demand.......... 4/4 to 1/4 For Gentlemen's Advertisement see To-morrow's Bank Bills, at 3 months' sight, 4/5. Bank Billa, at & mouthe" sight, 45 to $15 Credita, at 6 months' sight..... 461 Doeamentary Billa, a:& mouths'

4/01

Bight........ NEW YORK- Frivate, 5 months aight...... BOMBAY,Bank, 3 days' sight 233 Caloutta, –Bank,3 days'sight 333 SHANGHAI.—

Bank, 3 days' sight.. Bank, 15 days' aight.

Private,30 days" sight....75

STARES. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Bhares-S

per cent. premium.

Usion Inorance Society of Canton, new.shares

--$1,000 per share premium. Chins Traders' Insurance Company's Shares

$1,100 per share promine... bins and Japan Marino Insurance-Tie. 109

number of cases of disease and injury entered on the sick list 55,095, which is in the ratio of per share. 1,1798 per 1,000; the number of persons in Chinese Insurance Company.-$225 per share. valided from the service ufont was 1,489, or Hongkong Fire Insuransa Company's Shares 31.8 per 1,000 and the number of deatha Ching Tire leasrance Company's Shares

8525 per share, 410, or 8.5 per 1,00. All dese matjos per bare siderably below the averrges for the Inst. 15 years. The fores, generally, was very healthy. istom Fire-Insurance Company's Shares

$125 per share..

The ratio of one entered on the sick list wisa 16775 per 1,000 on the Eans Indies station;

Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's.

Shares-8 per cent, discount.

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FOR SALE. ENE Dessert GLARET.

Superior Fale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD POR/T,

Apply to

SANDER & Co.

of 999 Rongkong, 29th May, 1872.

→ GEORGINA," Captain Crighton, will have immediate despatch to the store ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. ti 812 Hongkong, 24th May, 1873.

·FOR SAN-FRANCISCO. THE American Ship

THE

GNE

·

above.

in Cases of 1 doz. Querte,

and, 2 doz. Pinta. SANDER & Co.,

Sole Aglate for China, Japan and Manila,

t# 2151 | Haughing, 15th December. 1871,

“JAS. B. BELL,” Ohandler, Master, will have early despatch ne

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUSSELL & Co. 813. Hongkong, 24th May, 1973.

- FOR NEW YORK.

THE TOURIST'S GUIDEAL German Barque

REDUCED PRICE $1.:

*JENNY."

Gentlemen and Families dealroue of patron. izing bim, are requested to-apply at his shops ne above, where a list of prices of articles will be furnishel, which will be supplied at the same rate all the year round.,

HING KEE

Jy 746 Hongkong, 13th May, 1873.

FOOCHOW BOOK.

RIVER MIN.

THB above granite floored DOOK, of the TO

following Dimensione, víz: Length, 300 foot Breath at Bottom, 40 feat, is capable of receiving Vessels drawing 15 to 16 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dook runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam.

The above premises coni prise a large Machine Shop, containing a

WHITWORTH 8 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAY LATHE, DRILLING AND Scanwing MACHINES,

LA LARGE SHITHY, &o, &c, &c. Large Godowns are on the premises of STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o., &c. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, &c., &c., always on hand. The Dock Steam Tag Wooming in available at all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at car. rent rates, ou application to

JOHN FORSTER & Co.

Ager.to. The list of Charges for rametalling, or dock ling vessels or crumiratant, painting iron-ships,

&c., &o, can be obtained on application,

May 3

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

·PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.

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STEAM FOR

BATOON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMÁILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES: ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAY.

ON

`N BATURDAY, the Slat May, 1878, ut noon, the Conipany's S. §. "IRAQUAD- DY" Commandant Bouanos, with MAILS, PASSENGEES, SPECIE, and CARGO, will | leave this Port for the above places.

For Saigon. Per steamer Jeddah, to-day, tho. 20th instant, at r

MAILS BY THE "FRENCH, PACKET" will be dispatched on SAPTIRDAY, the lat The French Mail Packet ZRAOUADDY!" instant, at noon, with the Mails-

To and through the United Kingtom via Marseilles, to France and other Cantinental Staten (in a closed mail to France), to Saigon, Singapore, alle, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Aden, Seyauellea, Reunion and Mauritius, Suez and Alexandria,

The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lutters. Newspapers, Books, &e, until 17 A., on the 31st instant, after which no Letters can be received.

Money Orders on any of the Money Order. Ofoes in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 r.x. on the 30th instant,

Letters for Registration will be received until 10 A.M, on the Slat instant.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General. General Post Office,

Hongkong, 22nd May, 1873 MAILS BY THE " ENGLISH PACKET

The English Contract Packot "MASSI." ZIA” will be dispatched with the naust Majla for Europe, &c., on SATURDAY, the 7il

instant, at noon.

Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 P.M. on the 6th Jane.

The Post-Office will be open until 8 P.M. 'on the 6th June.

Latter-die, may be posted during the night in the bot left open for their reception.

Letters for registration will be received until 10A.M. on the 7th June.

7th June, without late fee.

Letters may be posted until 10 AM. on the

Letture posted after 10 A.M. on the 7th Jane, will not be forwarded onless the Late Fe of 18 sente each as well as the postage ie prepaid,

The latest time for posting Letters at this Ofice is 11 A.M., and for Newspapers, Books, or Patterns 10 am, on the 7th June.

Late letters (bat Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdon vit Drindisi, or to Sin-

pare, may he posted er hoard the Packet from 11.30 .. to the time of sailing, ou pay ment of a Late Fee of 48 cents caelt in addition to the postage

F. W. MITCHELL,

-I'ostndeler. General General Post-Office.

Hongkong, 28th May, 1879.

It is hereby notified that a line of British Mail Contract Packeta has been established 'he- tween Aden und Zuzibar, which, with connect- ing lines, will afford u roguler means of eux. veyance of correspondence from Hongkong for the foreign ports on the East African Conet, as well as for Natal and the Capa Colony, St. He lena and Ascension, and that henceforward the postage, whish must be průl in adranes, on late ters addressed to Zanzibar. Mosambique, Dela go Bay, Naial, ibe Cape of Good Hope, and Ascension, will; he 50 cents for ench balfounge, apapare 2 cents each.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Posturaler General.

General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 12th May, 1873.

cents per ounce.

It is hereby notified that, a British Post Office having been established at Swyron, closed Malle. will, hi fature be exchanged between the British Post Office at Alexandria and the new Office at Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lor. Smyrna. The rates of postage, which must be don as well as for Marseilee, and accepted in pad in advance, on Correspondence addressed. breusit through Marsailles for the principal to Sayran, when forwarded by British Packet,

are as follows, via: places of Europe.

Shipping orders will he granted till noon, and į Letter, Cargo will be receivel on board until 4 P.AL+ Specie and Parcela until 8 o'clock r.m. on the 30th May, 1873 (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Contents and value of Packages are required.

For further particulars, apply at the Comm pany's Office.

(1. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. Hongkong, 17th May: 1873.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI. TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON, ALSO,

BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND. AUSTRALIA.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAN

NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steamship

Containing the anons of all the Articles of Hartmann, Meater, will lead bore and at Wham-MASSILIA" Captain C. ANDERSON, with Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, pas for the above port, and will have immediate

de, with the Punti, and Mandarin From despatch.

For Freight, apply to

ཏྟཱ་,"

ciation.

Ao a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Farte.

The Daily Press Office.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. .672 Hongkong, 30th April, 1873.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

L. FRICKEL & Co. have just received J AND R TENNENT SALE and THE A1 British Barque

Invoices of

Elegant American El. Pint. ICE PITCHERS.

do. TEA, and COFFEE SETS. do. DINNER SERVICES. do. TOILET BETS.

HAMMONT, large and smell. Cracked WHEAT, large and small.

Boeian CAVIARE,

do. ANCHOVIES, in small kege. HERRINGS, in swall razs.

ASPARAGUS and German VEGETABLES,

assorted.

Westphalian HAM, Primis Quality.

RYE FLOUR Smoked German SAUSAGES, Prims Quality.

1m 720 Hougtong, 8th May, 1873.

NO W READY.

IMPERIAL QUARTO.

DAVID OORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy

• PORTER.

Navy Boiled Long Flax

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CANVAS.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG &. Üo. *** 1130 Hongkong. 11th Mar. 1967,

NOW READT

THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION

AND

-STUDENT'S FIRST-ASSISTANT,

By Dr. Dayas, with msay Additions, Corrows tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.

PRICE: In Paper Wrappers. Neatly Bound,

Apply at the Daily Press Office.

1,6213 on the Coast of Africa and Cape of Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co.'s Good Hops 1,5414 on the Mediterraucan; 1,532.4 Pacific, 1.5022 Amelia, 1,5090 Chi Sharee--371 per cent, promin na, 1,4050 North America and West Indies, Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Ta 120 ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY, BROW

1,1933 South-east Coast of America; 927-1 per share.

Home stition. The bigbest siok-rate was ou Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-$65 per- the East Indies station, and was attributablə share.

to the bandful effects of service in the Peraian Hongkong Hotel Company's Sharea-46 por

cent discount.

Gulf, to the Gnif-of Oman, and in Mozambiquo Hongkong Distillery Company-- per cent. Channel; febrile diseases caused the most

nerous entries on the sick-list, and cases discount.

discount. Hongkong Pier and Godown Company-50

per cont. discount.

of isolation were frequent. The boat in the Indo-Chinese Sugur Company-70 per cent Persian Gulf, is described a intense; the range of the thermometer from 83 to 108 dege, and even higher, very icalequately indicated the amount of sensible heat experienced, for occasionally, both daring night and day, guate of aerobing wind prevailed for hours, drying up all moisture as by the blast of a furnauez

SALES ON M▲y 28tя, 1873.

da reported by Chinese.

and rendering all metal and glace work so bot sking to travelling trader.

that they became intolerable to the touch,

WITH THE

PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.

An ANGLO-ORINERE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.

FOB comprehensiveness and practical service this Work standa unrivalled. All tae new words which the Chinese have of late years been compelled to coin to express the aneus ol

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Memorial Stones and Moxumente erected. * 137 Hongkong, Wat January, 1873.

F.

"SEA, MEW,” 465 Tons Register, will land hore for the above port, and will base quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. tf 430 Hongkong, 15th March, 1873.

Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Spocie, and Cargo, will leave this for the shree places on SATURDAY, the 7th Jane, at posù.

Cargo will be received on board until 2 p.m., Specie and Farcels at the office until 2.M. on the 6th idem.

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OUNCER.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 11th Marob, 1873.

It is hereby notified that henceforward the postage on lettera addressed to Denmark, when forwarded vik Sontharapton, will be 28 eas per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid lettera will bo subject to an additional charge on delivery.

F. W. MITCHELL.

Postmaster General, General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 2nd February, 187.

It is bereby zotified, that henceforward the Postage on Lettere addressed to BatavR, with forwarded by French Packet, will be 18 ente for each half ounce, 'pre-payment compulsory. |

FW. MITCHELL,

Postmaster-General,

General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 28th December, 1972.

* A Written Deolaration of the Contents

It is hereby notified that the rates of postage and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, chargeable henceforth on Zaffare addressed to anddat be delivered by the Shippers to the the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the United Kingdom. when forwarded by French Company's Agents, with the Bill of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not bold Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on themselves responsible for any Detention or Letters forwarded by Britiab Packet vil Bria- COURT MILLINER AND DEESS Frejudice which may happen from the incur dini

rectness in euch declaration.

MRS. BAKER,

No. 5, OLD BAILEY STREET, (NEXT)

ALEXANDRA TERRACE.

Arbmatu.

if 709 Hongkong, 6th May, 1873. HE Undersigned have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Chins by Mesare. J. & R. Ten bent, Glasgow, and Mesars, David Corear & Sons

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

E. R. HANDLET,

AND SHIP PLUMBER, COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 40, Praya West, Next to the P. & 0, Coal Stores,

Hot WORKS,

OUSE

ESSEN (GERMANY) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINÀ AND JAPAN,

F. PEIL

jectein machinery, photography, telegraphy, and th1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany.)

HOUSE,

in science generally, which the rapid advance

A. MILLAR &00.. of formiga relations has imposed upon them, are

OUSE, SHIP. AND STEAMBOAT bere given in extenso. Each and every word is

PLUMBERS. Vermicelli, 50 bays, at 86.40, by Kwong-wingcises for students of a most instructive nature. fully illustrated and explained, forming exer-

COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1. Queen's Thead Fast and Nailah Lane, Shanghai Cotton, 50 bales, at $14.80, by Both the Court and Panti prenanotions are

Opposite FL.M. Naval Dock Yard. given, the socents being carefully marked on The majority of the Febrile cases, however, Kwong, wing-shing to travelting trader.

t387 Hongkong. 1st Yarob, 1371, the best principle hitherto attained. The type Buangtung Ponges, 100 pieces, $8.75, by graphy displays the success of an attempt to signé infurine Alessiones 198 Capt- .were ephemeral and very amenable to treat.

ment. The sick-rute on, the Wont Coast of Yuet-ing-loong to travelling trader.

While Wax, 1 piece, at $61.50, by Kin-foong make the Chinese and English type correspond taines de navires de Commerce Français Africa and Cape of Good Hopa.stations was

in the sins of body, thereby affecting a rast qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques one of the lowest on record. On the Chisto Canton merchant.

Black Pepper, 100 bags, at $15.00, by Foskony of space, achieving a clearness not des matelots étrangers provenant de Buarding station, alo, the squadron wae very healthy, i

previously attained, and dispensing with those Houses autres que colles afficheés à la Claricel As heretofore, that portion of it which was ow-toong to local trader. employed on the southern division of the long to local trader.

Red Pens, 300 picats, at $1.60, by Fook-coat margins and vacant spades which have lerie de ca Donalit station, in the East Indian Archipelago, suffered more than the vessels stationed in Japan and in the north of Obinas malarial to travelling trader, ferere, diarrhoea, and boils and abaceaes ware

the most prevalent affections. A good deal of chong to travelling trader.

febrile discuse was contracted by the crews of } ships under repair in the dry dook at Aberdeen, tye to travelling trader. Hongkong An incream in the sick-rate on

Le Grant du Coneclat de FrasCE,

CH. L. DE LA FOREST.- 1888 Hongkong. 24th October, 1872.

SWATOW..

· STEAM-TUG ORPHAN.

of 800,000 €tisèse charao-THE new and powerful Steam-tuğ ORPHAN,

beretofore characterized Chinese publications.

To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the Vermicelli, 30 bags, at 26.50, by Chan-chong following facts are submitted for consideration. Chalmers' Vocabolarly contains about 16,000 White War, 2 pieces, at $61.00, by Obun-Chinese characters, and Medburat's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst Gambodge, 4 cases, at $68.00, by Tee-abtu- this work contains more than 60,000 English Brotor Sugar, 250 bags, at $3.60, by Sze-hop-words, and upwards of all the grammars and Train, MOCATUR, is now open to tow The Mediterranean station is mainly attributed obune to local trader,

Seaweed, (cuttings) 150 picots, at $2,60, by other elementary works as yet published, the vessels to or from sea, on reasonable terms. student of this difioult language absolutely re Window Glass, 180. picals, at 3240, by Mee.quires exstaples to display the various appli

cations and equivalent of different' words which have one general meshing. Of these examples this or contains more thas are times in many as any other Dictionary bitherto pat- lisbed.

For practical purposes the arrangement of

to one vessel, the crew of which had boon much

reduced in physical strength by service on the Kwong-fook-wo to travelling trader.

North America and Weet Ludies station, where

they were visited by a severa epidemic of chong to travelling trader.

Blockfish, 50 picula, at $50.00, by Yee-set yellow fever. Home crews also suffered from malarious fevere contracted at Galatz in the travelling trader. Danabe, frem malaria at Brindisi, and from Fungus, 10 bags, at $34.00, by Yos-kee to being moored at Ahity close to a apoi st which travelling trailer.

a quantity of offensive liquid was being dis-

shows that there was considerable loss of health

168911.

HONGKONG.

The Company reserve the option of forward- ing all goode shipped by their Steamers for Burope through Egypt, either by rail, or by Canal in their own Stamera, or in vessels employed for the purpose.

Shippers are partionlarly requested to note the terms and conditions of this Company's Black Bill of Lading.

A. McIVEB, Superintendent. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong. 98th May, 1878,

Sent: 15

在

THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE

FROM

CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.

PACIFIC MAIL S, S. COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE

ARNUM D.. COLLINS, CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC

DENTIST.

No.7. ASBUTHNOT ROAD, HONGKONG.

if 293 Hongkoma, 20th February, 1873..

Colony pestuanently, Mr. STOUT, D.D.S., THE Undersigned being about to leare the

succeeds him in the Practice of Dentistry in Bangkong from the 1st proximo.

H, H. WINN, D.D.S. 1, Alexandra Terrace,

Sm 609 Hongkong, 29th March, 1878. ;

BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT

BAILROAD COMPANIES,

F. W, MITCHELL

Postmaster General, General Post Office,

Hongkong, 29th April, 1872,

The Post Ofee of Victoria (Australia) having giren notice to the General Post Office in Lon that articles of Jewellery received in toat Colony are chargeable with Customs Dotion, the undersigned considera it necessary to make this Regulation known to the Public, and to state that any letters or packets containing such articles sent throurb the Post are liable, with their contente, to be forfeited.

FW. MITCHELL.

Postmaster Generat General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873.

Arrangements having been made under | which Mails for London arriving at Suez from China by Private Ships will be forwarded to destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which met lepaid in THE 9, S. "COLORADO will leave Hong advance, on correspondence addressed to the kong for Sam Franoisto, ris Yokohama, on United Kingdom ao forwarded, will be na fol- taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for For Letters............ 24 cents per bali ounce. THURSDAY, the 12th June, at 3 delock Plows, sic. Japan, the United States, and Europe.

each. Fer Newspapers.......... 8. Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are iasbel for transportation to Yoko-Fer Books and lama and other Japan Parts, to Sam Fragniero, Patterns..... to principal points in the United States, Cana da, and Europe, via Overland Railroad and

TO Has EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,sing Lines of Steamers, and to ports in

AND

To H. I. H. raz GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF

... RUSSIA.

T. NDRISCOLL, CIVIL, NAVAL & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER HOSIEH, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER. 4barid 47, Queen's Road, next to Oriental Bank #:199]

[Feb. 1 AFONG

Brandon St FREWIN & Co.,

Agents. PHOTOGRAPHER tf 603 Swatow, 15th April, 1879. | BATAVIA SA AND FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

TO B.E. SIR AUTHUR KENNEDY, Gazernor of Hongkong; AND TO

THE Undersigned having heen appointed, I, H.-THE GRAND DOKE ALEXIS OF TE Underafongong Fos hech appointed

I, HUSSIA.

the work in so complete, that a reference Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainst EITHER the Undewigned nor the Owere to its pages enables à person, who ander. Boa Riske at current rates. eburged to empty a cofferdam. The report of the German Ship Georges, now ring stands English to communicate effectively

RUSSELL & Co. from disease necasioned by imorality at sta in this port, will be responsible for any debts with natives who understand nothing but Chi- tf 1922: Hongkong, 1st April, 1868. tions where by measures are taken to check contracted by the Cuptain, Olliears, or Crew of nese. In this respect the work will be found

INSURANCE. the spread of contagious discise. In observing the said vessel.

CARLOWITZ & 06. tt 391 Hongkong, 28th February, 1873.

TOWING.

the ratios of cases" "entered, on the sick-list it will be found that the ironciada compare most. favourably with any other class of apa-going vessel employed in the duties of a man-of-war The ratio was 1,212 9. per 1,000 of force for ironclad ships 1,6273 third-rate; 1,205/1 fourth-rate: 1,4597 fifth-rate; 1,4730 sixth-at rate) 1,6298 sloops: 1,7241 gon vasvels; 1,558 6. gustouts. The kick-rate shown by the sloop elaan was attributable to servies in the Mossa- bigae Chsünel, in the Hooghly, and at Ban

Steam-tus "SE GULL, 35 Horse power nominal, is prepared to tow vessels moderate rates.. Apply to

LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.

OB,

Invites inspection of his large Collectina of VIEWS of FOOCHOW, SWATOW, HONGKONG, CANTON, and MLOLO,

WINDHAM STREET,

(Formerly occupied by Athletic Club (518

炭 煤 記

KWONO-KRE COAL SHOP.

Mexico and Central and South Amerion.

(not exceeding. 1ocncescouts.

2

B I $

"

12

every additional4 .. 12

General Fost Office,

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmuster General,

Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.

A Steamer of the Company will leave SLang- has about came date, via the Inland Sea Porto, kad make alose connection at Yokohama.

It is hereby notified for general information The COLORADO" will be due at San Fran- that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad- aisee July 13th, whence daily Passenger vanced) upon lettera adcreased to Prince Ed- trains and daily Freight trains are run mad Island, will benceforward be as follows, aver the Central and Union Pacific Railrend Lines for New York, and for all the principal vities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea. board.

Palace Sleeping Cara are, ran through os thee trains, waking Drawing To Care by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and beat American pattern, being! anexcelled for comfort and convenience,

At New York, Passenguts have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, Françe and Germany.

When forwarded riå

Brindisi............ centseach half-muzee. When forwarded fiá

Marcilice..... 36 gente euch half-cmqco. When forwarded vis

Southampton...... cents cack half-ounce

F. W. MITCHELL

Rustmaster General,--

Hongkong, 28th July, 1870.

General Post-Cffice.

Favorable arrangements have been wade for

It is hereby notified that Letters addressed. Through Passengers and Freight to Americs to France may be sent either paid or unpaid at from Calmatia, Penang and Singapore, and the option of the sender; hat the posture on from Swatow, Amoy and Fogobow.

Prices Current, Newspapers and Bocks cannot

Boturz Passage Tickets issued at a reduction be prepaid. of 20% on regular rates!

For each ounce No Freight received after noon of the 11th The rate of postage chargeable o

Letters addressed to Franco per proximo. Parcel Packages received until 5 p..

French Packet is

12 cents.

18,

indispensabla to all' Europeans residing in China, and to the natives themselves it ex- THE plaius subjpota fully whiols very for a TB Undersigned, on behalf of the BRITER 6m

AND FOREIGN MASINE INSURANCE COM- deed of them are perfpetly acquainted, Tu PANE (Luxiten), are prepared to accept risks parties resident In England and interested in on Cargo, from Hongkong and Porta in China Chins, it cannot but be invaluable occasionally. to Ports on the Yangtant, by steamers of the

It comprises upwards of two thousand large CHINA NATIGATION COMPANY, and their cont to inform the Publio that his Shop bas address in fall, value of same is required. quaric pages.

pacting vessels, at the tarif rates of the local been mentablished since 1607, at 89, Endicott's For further information is to Passage or Per British Packet when marked. afficon, but eudject to an immediate discount of Lane, and that he has always a great quantity Freight, apply at the agency of the Company,

Proprietor of Kwoso.xxx Shop bege

same day: all Packages should be marked to Per British Packet when marked viå

Brindia

of BEST COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen Praya Weste BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, & Ship-masters wishing to patronise him, aro

....

TLUBNER & Co.,

one-third of the premium.

PATERNOSTER Row

THE CAPTAIN ON BOARD.

Agents, requested to apply al bis Shop.

"D'ART FRESS" OFFIOR, HONGKONG,"

2m 719 Hongkong, th April, 1979,

"Iy 1883 Hongkong, 90th July, 1672-

goon; and the gun. vessel, from their light 1 664 Hongkong, 29th April, 1873,

W. H. RELI

Alexandria and Marseilles....... 12

F. W. MITCHELL,

T..A. HARRIS, **

Аденом

Postmaster Genera

General Post-Office,

Hongkong May 27th, 1875,

Hongkong, Sud April, 1879:**