Hongkong Gas Company's Sharea-16) por
"mbarra
ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL
The P. &0. stouter Pekin, Captain Wool Hongkong Hotel Company' Shares-16 per cott, from Bombay 2nd inst., Galle 8th, Pe-cont, discount.
stag 18th, and Singapore 16th, with the Hongkong Distillery Company-85 English phil of the 16th May, arrived yester day. The following telegrams from the Siraits Times Extra have not been published horo
LONDON, la June,
A look out in the Building Trade is appro. bended.
SPAIN
The situation at Madrid is alarming. Figueras has gone to France,
There is a Goa'ition, Ministry composed of Irreconcilables and Conestvatives, under the Preuidoosy of Morgati.
discount nominal
Indo-Obinees Sagar Company-70 por cent
disvonat, nominül.
HIESTINATION.
TOR DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 25RD 1878
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
· VESSEL":"NAME
Hongkong Fler and Godown Company65 LONDON via SUEZ CANAL. Olens (Gr.)...
to 70 per cent, discount, nota
EXCHANOR
Os London.-DA
Bank Bille, on demand. 447 Bank Billa, at 3 months' sight, 4;5k Bank Bille, at 6 mouths' sight, 4/01 to 4/03 Credito, at 6 months aight... Documentary Bills,at6 months*
-night succión que
"ON NEW YORK.
From the Ceylon Observer) -
LONDON, 29th May, The Oleveland Iron-Mastora, buva agreed to arbitration; in the meantime the men buvo re-¦ON mammed worki
The Turketan Gazile (P) asserts that the Khan has organised three columns, numbering { together 14,000 men, to oppose the Husaian ad- vajice into Central Asin.
It is rumored that it is intended to proclain the Republic in France, and make "Maraña} { MacMabon President for five years, without re- sponsibility.
Private, 3 months' sight...
LONDON,
Do Do.
| NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISO
CAPTAIN
FOR FREIGHT APPLY 10.
Batterfield & Swira. W. D. Madden...Hongkong Yogel, Hagadom & Co Thomson
Hongkong Olyphant & Co. Jongkong:08. Howard & Co... Hongkong Olyphant & Co...
Whi, Postau & Co... Hongkong Russell & Co.............ph Hongkong Roanell & Co
Intimations.
· E. F. HANDLEY,
TO BE DISPATCHED HOUSE COPPE SHIP PLUMBER,
On or about 25th inat.
Quick dispatch
Jaman Shepherd. Duva (str.)..
Jaick dispatch..
IT, D. Scott
Quick dispatch.
Souttiab, Bride.,
ižnick dispatch.
Iniok díapatok,
Thornuby (str.).
No.
Jag, B. Bell...
Chandieki
jaick dispatch.
Do.
Osimmemore
Kewley
Zaick dispatch.
05
Do.
Many
Clought
Hongkong Angustine Heard &-00..
¡Quick dispatch,
Mary Mildred..
Swill
Huogkong Ruurlo & Do
Quick dispatch.
B
$65.
Do.
JOnward...
Stimeon
Hongkong Bazario & Co.
Geffrard,
Monday:
Quick dispatch. Quloy dispatch..
SAIOON AND SINGAPORE.
NAGASAKI ......
Thalos (sty.), Obristianska
YOKOHAMA
* Aveo (str.)
SHANGHAI...............
Pokin (str.).
Der
Japan (stem
ON BOMBAY.--Bank, 3 days' sight 2344 ON CALOUTTA, -Bank,3 days' sight 2344
SHANGHAL.--
Rank, 3 days sight. Bank, 15 days' sight... Privato, 90 days' night......
SALES ON JUNE 21st, 1873, As reported by Chinese.
Vermicelli, 2 haga, at $6.50, by Wing-yeo" chong to travelling trader.
Almonds, 10 bags, at $91.00, by Obun-chong
The Fresh Government will probably aban-to travelling trader. doa. M. Thiers Treaties of Commerce,
The Berlin Gabinet will consider the gun. tion of the recognition of MacMahoŭ after 199 ceipt of offiuial notification,
The French Government will pursue a Free Traile policy,
The Republicans are trying to induce Es purtero to becojue President of Spain.
The oldest son of Princess Aloo bas fallon ont of a window of the Puface at Darmstadt, kad be killed.
Very destructivo confiagrations are raging in Bostan, Musicbygettu
The Prepoli Ambasadurs in the principal Continental Coorts, bave tendered their vesig. nutione.
General Barad replaces General Cimagj Orealyng and Margischlack columus tre m choring reports. Avebinaka and Kusalink de- tachments have effected a jíuction,
PARIS, 1st May..
The Bank of France. bas agreed to advance
·
|
MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY...
SYDNEY........
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOWKwang-Tang (str.)..
For Sale.
NAYLE & Co.
White Was, 1 plasó, at $47.50, by Kwong- HAVE just opened the underpestioned
wing-shing to travelling trader,
-Green Peas, 500 piculs, at $150, by Kwong- wing-aking to travelling trader.
Milled Rice, 500 piculs, & $147, by Tuck- | mes to local trader.
Litua Nuts, 20 chaos, nl $90,59, by Took-mre to travelling trader.
Fatatos Flour, 50 bags, at $1.90, by Kwong- guet-lay to travelling trader.
Saigon Rico, 2,000 piouls, at $1.29, by Man. fashenug to loont trader.
Brimon Sugar, 330 Lags, at $3.00, by Mee chong to travelling trader.
Dried Prawns, 180 bugs, at $9.50, by Tooty
to travelling trador.
Black Pepper, 100 hngs, at $14.00, by Teo-) tye to local trader.
Saigon Colton Seeds,' 300 bags, at $5.00, by. Hop-hive to local trader.
Goverancas two hisudred million fraues of gold JOHN AND DENRY GWYNNE,
towards the payment of the indemnity.
Further changes in profects and subprefecte are announced.
LONDON, Jure Jab.
The Sbuh of Persia has been brilliantly re ceived at Berlin, **
At the opening of the Constituit Corten at Madrid, Sauior-Figueras, in his specob, said that the Repulic was able to maintain eriler in the intering: he disclaimed any connection an the part of the Spanish Republic with a Eo- ropean Revelation,
FARIS, June 2nd.
The Bourse soitlements with Germiny passed quietly.
Germany will not enter into regular diplo matic relations with the MooMuhim. Govern. ment, until assurances are given that the treaty Iconen, the two countrive will be faithfully ad- hered to.
TEA ADULTERATION.
i
ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS,
AND IRON-FOUNDERS.
· HAMMELSEITE IRONWORKS,
89, Cannon BL, Fonton, B.U., England. MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM ENGINES, Portable and Fixed:
BOILERS, CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS, TORDING WATER WHEELS, PUMPING ENGINES, and every description of MACHINERY FOR DRAINAGE, IRRIGATION, AND RECLAMATION
4.
FUMPING MACHINERY FOR DOCKS, RA.; HYDRAULIC PRESSES; GUNPOWDER MACHINERY TEA-SIFTING AND SORTING MACHINERY; SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WIND MILLS, HYDO-EXTRACTORS;
STEAM AND HAND CRANES,
"BOILER WORK, &c., &c.
~*,* Catalogues and Estimates will be forward.
ed on application to their Ofices.
89; CANTON-STRERT, EO, LOYDON.
A. MILLAR &
Co..
AND STEAMBOAT PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Queen's Rond East and Nullah Lune, Opposite HM Naval Dook Yard.
On the Gt Muy, at a meeting of the Oily Commission of Sawers at Guildhall, Dr.TOUSE SHIP.
·Lebashy, the Motival Officer of Health for the City, reped that his attention had been martis directed the public safe in the City of London of 1.000 boxes adulteraard green tas. He it once proceeded to Vaste rooms in Mindingane, where the tea was boils wold by auction, but failing to get authentic samples; he went to the bonded warehouses in Opper The theatret, and uhtained them there. On returning to the rooms he found that the whole- of thợ bạn bad 'been, sold, but one of the in- spectors bad fortunately obtained the names of
the purchaserca. The tit
was cold in lots of 200. bozon eneli, and was described as “Extra Fine New SensÖA'S Moyune Gaupowder Green Tea, ex Earpedon, atex ship, row Cinton. He had carefully eramined the samples, and found that they contained from 10 to 3 per cent of fran- Slings and 19 per cent. Ailina in the form of fine and, which bud been cleverly mixed with and added to the leaves before curling, with a view to increase their weight and bulk. After the Faves were auried they had boon thickly | suvered with green pigment, and when infosed in boiling water they produced a very turbíd
solution, offensive to the smell and naisous to
the taste. He recornmended the Quaitary Vom- mittes to take fortbor proceedinge in the mut- ter. He also stated that on the 24th April he
was privately informed that a large quantity. unsound tes was being offered for anlo in the city by a firm of backers, and on enquiry ho
found that it was thỏ salvage of about 1,150,000
Jbs, of tea which formed part of the cargo of
The Lalla Hookh, the vessel which was wrecked
|
If 387 Hongkong. Iat Marek, 1871. POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE, COMPANY-
LIMITED.
Agent.
CHAS . MORGAN, ly 966 Hongkong. 18th June, 1873
"NOTICE."
-GOODS--
·TAILORING DEPARTMENT..
SCOTCH TWEEDS and ANGOLAS, for Saita.
FANCY CLOTHS for Light OVERCOATS.
COATINGS for Spring Wear, FLANNELS, DRILLS, and DUCKS, for
¡Suite.
+
UTINGS for VESTS 2 BEDFORD CORD and KERSETHERE fog Riding TROUSERS.
OUTFITTING. COLLARS and SCARVES of the newest styles.
REGATTA and OXFORD SHIRTS. The Latest Shapes in FELT, STRAW, PA- NAMA, and PITH HATS.
HOSIERY, UNDERSHIPTS, ER BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS. PORTMANTEAUS and BAGS.
LINEX DEPARTMENT. A Large Asortiment of DAMASK CLOTHS,
"
*
NAPKINS to ditch,. DOYLIES,
84 DAMASK for TABLE CLOTHS.'
LINEN and COTTOŃ SHEETINGS in all
widths.
Hongkong Basell & Co.... Hongkong Doaglus Lapraik & Co
John Burd & Co. ngkong P. & 0. 5. N. C. Hongkong P&O. S., N. Os.. Hongkong David-Sassoon, Song & Go Hongkong Douglas Lapruik & Co..
For Sale.
THOMPSON & HIND
TH
On the 25th inst. at 3P.M.
Quick dispateb
To-day, at 3 P.M.
On 25th inst.; at noon, To-dny, at 4-pm- To-sorrow, at 11 4.2.
Vessels on the Berth.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, HB P. & 0.6. N. Co,'n Steamship -
"AVOCA”
HAVE just received, ex FRENCH MAIL, THEP
a Large and Well Solected Stock will learn for the above place ut FM. TO-DAY, HUMAN HAIR,
IB KABAGAS, COILS, CHIGNONS,
PLAITS, and PIECES,
PADS, HOLLS, and POMPADOURS. -Spanish COMBS and FANCY ARTICLES for the Toilet
Choice Paris FLOWERS, MILLINERY, RIBBONS, SASHES,
PARASOLS and SUNSHADES. LADIES HOSIERY, Blick and Colored TAFFETA and THREAD GLOVES.
A230,
À Good Assortment of LAWN and BA- TISTE COSTUMES.
BRAIDED SKIRTS, in
the 23rd instant,
A. McIVER,
· Superintendent,
P.& Q.5. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 23rd June, 1873
1972
́ ́ FOR SHANGHAI (Direąt.) E British Steamer
THE
JAPAN," Captain . de Sutit, will be despatabod for the above port THIS DAY, the 23rd inatunt, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DAVID BASSON, BUNG A Do. 33 900 Hongkong. 21st Janu, 1878.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL. REP.&.0.S. N. Co.'sateainship" TREP.&.
." PEKIN **
1
will leave for the above place on WEDNES
PIQUE, MUSLIN, LAWN, and BA DAY, the 25th instant, at nou.
LISTE.
French Printed JACONETS.
Plain and Printed CAMBRIOS, MUSLIN. ETTES, and LUSTERS.
LADIES BOOTS and SHOES.
ALSO,
Colorad EMBROIDERED CLOTH aud Victoria TABLE COVERS,
GENTLEMEN'S UNDERCLOTHING,
consisting of
Anglo Indian GAUZE UNDERY ESTS. WHITE SHIRTS, REGATTA, OXFORD,
DAMASK, HUCKABAUK, and TURKISH | and FANCY STRIPED SHIRTS, in the im
TOWELS.
FURNISHING..
LACE CURTAINS. · ANTIMACASSARS.
WHITE, PINK, ant (KEIN KOSQUITO NETS.
BED QUILTS,
PRINTED, EMBROIDERED, and ·VEL. VET PILE TABLE COVERS.
IRON BEDSTEADS, CHILDREN'S COTS, nd SPRING MATTRESSES of various sizes. BRAS MAHOGANY CURTAIN POLES and FTITINas.
TOILET, CHEVAL, and "BILM,
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
ROM and after this dute, a Discount of 20
por cant, on the current rates of Premis GLASSES. will be allowed to all contributors.
ROBERT S. WALKER & Co.,
Agents, Royal Insurance Company, tf 1168 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE. COMPANY. REDUCTION. IN THE HATER OF PREMIUM.
Detached & semi-detached Dwell. per cent. ing Houses, removed from town; parannus.
and their contents.
Viher dwelling Housesneed strict.
ly as such, and their contenis. Godowns, Offices, Shops, &c., and
their contente.
On and after this date, a discount of 20 per
on the 2nd of March. The wet tes was brought cent off the above rates will be allowed to In-
to London short time ago, and, having been rers.
refried and otherwise manipulated to give it a decent appearance, had been repacked in 'old tea chiesta banght for the purpose, and then stored in bonded warehouse. It consisted of 984 ball-chests and 30 chests of congou, 24 half- chrata of green tea, and 25 bags of tea dost. All the samples were composed of exhausted and patrid leaves, and were utterly unfit for bunian
GILMAN & Co. Agents, North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company.
tf 1168 Hongkong, 24th June, 1874..
NOTICE
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE
consumption, The sehoitor (Mr: Baylin) had FROM and after this date the following rates warned both the sampling brokers and the will be charged SHORT PERIOD In Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rate
WEST=""; $er owners of their inabilitíca under the ádaltora- | strahoce, Tiz
tion-Act-in-caso they diaposed of the tea
do. do
dodo.
"A jout" report was klau read from the Medis. Not execoding: 1 month (ofticannual rate toni Officer and Solicitor with reference to the Above 1 month,)
question of bow to deal with articles aufit for and not exceed $3. food, such as unsound tea and rotten fruit, ing......... supposed to be stored in bonded warehouses. Above 3 months) They pointed out the difficulties in the mat- and not exceed-} & ter, owing to the wait of definite, speedy, ing} and certain information of the existence of Above 6 months the full annual rate. such articles, and of the power of gatering * tke warehouses for the purpose of emmin
Lion and antysis, and they referred to the seringa debny which awac in obtaining the con-
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Agents, Imperial Fire Jaxurance Company. tf 675 - Hongkong, 19th August, 1869.
demontion of the goods. They suggested that THE LONDON ASSURANCE,
power should be given to the medical sficer of health or naisance inspector of a district to ep- ter booded warehouses to inspect articles of
food and drink stared there, and if neI CIBATY
to take samples, and in the event of their being found to be feantad and adulterated, to obtain
INCORPORATED BY EQYALOHARTER OF
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720.
from the Justices an order either for the im.THE undersigned baring been appointed
mediate seizing and condemnation of the goods,
Agente for the shore Corporation, are
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
or their stoppage for sufficient time to enable prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
an examination to be mado. With a view to
sook powers being granted, they recommended Policies at current rates, payable either her that their report should be seat to Her Mine in London, or at the principal Ports of India, jesty's Government and to the Board of Cus. Joína, and Australia. toms The recommendation was agreed to
· Londos and China Express.
Young man who will sit up late on Saturday nights playing carde, and go to church the ncis morning with a “full deck” in their pockets, should be careful album their being tuned so as not to fall out. Bob Hova, went to the Baptist meeting in Circleville, and took his
Polieses issued for long or short periods a FIRE DEPARTMENT.
current caÎER,
A discount of 20% allowed,
LIFE DEPARTMENT.- Policies inaned forwumus notewoeding £5,000, on reasonable terms.
HOLLIDAY. WISE & Co tf 1383 Honkong, 26th July, 1872
OXIMNEY
BRUSSELS, VELVET, TAPESTRY, and} FRIT CARPETS, with RUES to match."
FLOOR CLOTHS, in al widths up to 8 JardsTM
COIR MATS and MATTINGS SALIVARIUMS, FOOTSTOOLS..
! "800+5 &c...
Bc.
VICTORIA EXONANCE. QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG;
AND AT SHANGHAI:
proved cat
SUMMER VESTS, TIES, SCARFS, COL LARS, BELTS, and BRAUF, of the latest Novelties,
A. McIVER,
Superintendent
(992
P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Offion,
Hongkong, 23rd June, 1873,
OOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON SUEZ CANAL. THB Company's Steamship
·" GLAUCUS → will be deepstaked on or about the 25th instant. Icsurano risks accepted on babalf of the Com. pany as under
On Tea 27%, %, all risks, 18). F.P.A
.. SHE 18,7% 20.
For Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, 94 959. Hoagkong, 17th June, 187A,
FOR LONDON,
[JHE British Steamer
“DÜNAA Thoti, Master, having the greater portion So bor Cargo engaged, will loud at this and Canton, Wipes, for the above port, and will have quick despatch:
The COLTIO TWEEDS, for Morning Suite. GENTLEMENS HATS in P, Stow, Tuscan, and other makes of the latest styles, suitable for the present seasca.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRALC 916 Hongkong, 24th May, 1878.
FOR SALE, TINE Dessert CLARET.
Superior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD PORT,
Apply to
SANDER & Co.
Af 999 Hongkong, 20th May. 1872.
where NOW READY.
For Fraight, apply to
"ODYPHANT & Co. 916 Uongkoné, 10th Jane, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 1 British Steamer t
THORNABY,"
will load as shave in July.
To be followed by the new British Steamers
"ANGLIA." "ALTUNA"
*** ALLEMANNIA," For Freight or Passage, apply to
WN. PUŠTAU & Co..
Agente, # 781 Hongkong, 20th May, 1873. POUND VOLUME TRADE RF-THE 1 Clipper Ship
FOR HE BOURSE AND SYDNEY. BPORT
"Apply"
Daily Prozess 12-
Bongken. 1st February, 18.
"ONWARD"
pon, having the greater portion of
bave immediats des BREAKFAST OLARET, FOR FAMILY OR her Cargo ad
patch for the abord p MESS USE
Für Freight or Passage appare
ROLARIO & PH với
125 BOTTLES OF VERY GOOD
BREAKFAST CLARET,
([ted 'Seal): Selected by the undersigned, may be had for $24.
G. DUBUST & Oo,
For Ladies Advertisement ace Tomorrow Lee J, TURTER.
365 Hongkong, 6th Maroh, 1873.
NOW READY
BE EOUS SHOLD COMPANION
-STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT, - By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Corres tion, and Dr. Waas' Orthography.
PRICE: In Paper Wrappers....
$1.50 Neatty Ronud...
Apply at the Daily Press Office
FOR SALE,
FLAMP. A G NE
REIMS,
CVEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN
6 48 Hongkong, 18th March, 1879.
AND B. TENNENT'S ALD and
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy?
Navy Boiled
Long Flex
Crown
LOANVAS.
if 985 Hongkong, 21st June, 18:3.-
FOR NAGASAKI,
If sufi ient inducement offere. Darish Barque
CHRISTIANŠILAYN,"'- Captain Djorup, will meet with quick despatob As above..
For Freight, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. 965. Hongkong, 18th June, 1858.
"PUR LONDON (direct).
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. HE 4117-yeare Composite British Clipper
tr 1130 Tongkona, 11th Vice: 1867.
HE TOURIST'S GUIDE REDUCED PRICE $1. Ceataining the names of all the articles of Trido, objects of Natural History, Tacre do. So with the Punti, und kandarín Promin Cable.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of 44 Chinese Fanvinge, in kira Purta,
The Daily Press Offon..
in Cases of 1' doz. Quarts, | LA and, 2 doz. Pinta
·SANDËR &. Con
Sole Agents for China, Japan and Manila. ti 2151 Hongkong, läth December, 167), NOW READY
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY, WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
An
ANALe-Caps POS ACT, bagished
at the Daily Press Offes, Hongkong,
O comprehensiveness and practical serrice this Work stands uurivafed. All tus new words which the Obinese have of lato years been jastain machinery.photography, telegraphy.and compelled to coin to express the numerons ob- in science generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations bas imposed upon them, are here given in extenso. Each and every word is fully illustrated, and explained, forming szer craes for students of a most instructive nature. Boil the Court and Puuti pronunciations are given, the accents being oarefully marked the best principle hitherto attained. The typo-
KRUPPS CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (GERMANY.) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN,
F. PEIL, ・・: tf1671 Hongkong, Bhanghai, Cologne (Germany) MRS. BATER, 1OURT MILLINER AND DRESS
HAKER.
COUR
No. 5, OLD BAILEY STREET, (NEXTI
ALEXANDRA TELBAGE.
of 709 Hongkong, 6th May, 1673.
E spasigné informe Messitura text Capl. taines de narires de Commerce Français qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques des matelots étrangers provenant de Bearing Home suures que celles ofhubers à la Ubun lerie de ce Consulat
Le Gérant du Consulat de France,
CHI. L. DE LA FORÉST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872,
菜、煤:
KWONG-KEE VOAL SHOP.
EE Proprietor of KWONG-KEE Shop bega
to inform the Public but his Shop kus
been established since 1887, at 59. Endicort's
Ship
"LAJU,”
COPPER SMITH; -*- BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, S0 and 40, Praya West, Next to the Pr& 0. Coal Stores, 16811BONGKONG. (Sept. 15, TOBN SKINKER SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA..
Bole Agent on the Pacific Coast for :· Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition, Du Pont's Busting and Sporting Powder. Take Superior and Pacific Free Company's Safety Fose,
ly May 8 his Underaganud huve been appointed to e Agunto 105 109 Sule of their Gooda in
Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. Ter nent, Glasgow, and Meaux, David Corsar & Sons
Arbroath.
JARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. - t-118. Hongkong, Juntiary, 1867.
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT 10 H18 EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR
TO
ATD
To ELI, LivesGRANDUCHALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
.T. N. DRISCOLĹ, · CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSIER AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, 4 and 47, Queen's Road, next to Oriontal ...... -
Bank
[h. 1. NOTIUR.
t7 92]
Post Office Notifications.
Amil soloar,
For Saigon--Per Blythwoode, to day, the Effed instant, ot. 11.30...
For Yokohama, figs, Koba, and Dunken Per Avoca, today, the 33rd wat n 2.80-PM."
For Shangint-Per Japan, to-day, tbc 29r3 instant, de 8.30 P.H.
Fur Swatov, Away, ent Foooow-Ter Kuang-tany, to-morra, the 21th inst., at 10.30 AM, inatend of at the time previonely notified, For Shanghai, Hankow, Ninkpo, Nagasaki, Chefoo, Takn, Ticutain, and Polio.-Her Pekin, on Wednesday, the 25th ice, at 11 AM.
For Baigon and Singapore-Por Thales, on Wednesday, the 25th instant, "et 230 P.M..
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES”,
PACKET will be dispatched on FRIDAY, the 27th
The United States: Mai Prekét “JAPAN.”
instant. at 3 plan, with the Maile
For Yokohama, San-Francisco, the United States' and the United Kingdom.
The Post Offlat will be open for thò riception of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newspapers, &c., until 2,30 P..
Tetiera o be posted on board the Packet from 2.30 P.M. to 250 pt., he payment of a, Late Fee of 12cente in addition to the Poalage. The Prepayment of the Postage to all the share places by this route is compulsory. Correspondence insufficiently prepaid will bo forwarded by the English Packeta,
Correspondence addressed ta Yokohama and the United States toast be superscribed per | JAPAN, and that. kädressed to the United
HE Undersigned bags to inform the Redi-Kingdom must bosuperscribed "wid Son Fran- THE Undersigned bees to inform they in esco
give Lessons in Brglen kod Faarch, and. Bolicia their klad patronage. Terms moderate.
E. W. MITCHELL,
Paolinaaler General.
Hongkong, 20th June, 1973.
Apply to J. M. HANLON, No. 19, Aberdeen General Post Office, Street, Hongkong,
Om 310 Hongkong, 5th February, 1673
(SWALDWE
STEAM-TUG ORPHAN, THE new and powerfal Stein tug OEPHAN. Cap:xit MCCASLIN, is Dow open to tow vessel to or from sen, on reumcarble terms.
FREWIN & Co..
tf 603. Ewatow, 15th April, 1873.
A FONG
Agents,
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH: JACKETS
The French, Mail Packrot "MEI-KONG" will be disputahed on SATURDAY, the 28th instant, ut noar, with the Maile-
To and through the United Kingiom via Marseilles; to France and ather Continental state(sa closed mail to France), to Saigon, Singapore, Galle, Celentta, Madria, Bombay. Aden, Seychelles, Reunion and Maantius, UAZ ud Alexandria
The Post Ofice will be open for the reception of Qrary Letters. Newspapers, Hooks, &c.,
PHOTOGRAPHER, until 11 A.. on the 25th instant, after which
ΑΥΡΟΙΝΩΜΕΝΤ ΤΟ
H. E. SIE ARTHUR KENNEDY, Governar of Hongkong;
H. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
..
Invites inspection of his large Collection of VIEWS of Foocrow, Swarów, EONGKONG, "CASTON, and MACADATA
WYNDHAM STREET.
ao Letters can be received.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Diner in the United Kingdom will be granted until P.M. on the 27th instant.
Letters Registration will be reocivad until 19 A. on the 28th instru
F. W. MITCHELL.
-Postmaster General. Gemorat Pus1. Office,
Hongkong, 20th June, 1873.
It is hereby notified that the post-ge eburge.
will benceforward bu 12 cents per quurber duper
Sul (Formerly occupied by Athletic Club, 1513 able nauti Paid Letters addressed to France THE UNDERSIGNED begy to inform the when forwarded by French z Packet, end THE
Public of
HONGKONG, HO NAM, AND CANTON that he has shops established at these places in the nine of HING, Kes.!
In HONGKONG, at the Central Market No. E, he has constantly on hand BEEF, MUTTON, POULTRY, BREAD, VEGE TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, do, of the best quality.
18 cents per quarter ounce when forwarded by British Mail Prohet. ·
F. W. MITOHELL,
Peelmaster General,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1973. „
General Post-Offee,
It is hereby notified for general information..... that on and after the 1st August next, the In HO NAM and CANTON SHOPS, the Commission chargeable, on Money Orders foraging articles, with the addition of SPI-issued spon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, RITS, SODA WATER, 20, und GAME when Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follera,,
in resson.
a
Gentlemen and Families desirous of patron- izing him, are requested to upply at his shops bure, where & fist of prions of articles will be furnished, which will be supplied at the same rate all the year round.
HING KEE.
1y 145 Hongkong, 18th May, 1873.
DUCK
RIVER MIN.
vix,
On eng not exceeding £2.18 centa. Above £8 and not exceeding £5...86 Abate £5 wad not exceedinė £7.5k..... Above £7 and not exceeding £10..72
F. W..MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1570.
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It is hereby notified that a British Post Whee Having boon established at Smyrna, clused Maila 1H5 above granite Oored DOOK, of the will, at futufe be exchungel between the British following Dimensions, viz: Length, 300 Post Office at Alexandria and the nestine at feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of Sing. The rates of postage, which must be receiving Vessela drawing 13 to 16 feet, as the paid in advance, on Contrapondence ad tressed aunts of the Tides will allow, The Dock rana to Siyena, when forwarded by British Packet, dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Sleum are as follows, viz. :
Debere,magis is a law flask WAITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE,
DRILLING AND SOBEWING MACHINES,
A LARGE SMITHY, de., ke.. ks.
Newappere,... -
2
*
*
8
and Patterns,
8
Lige Godowns at on the premises for Book Packets TOYAGE OF CARGO, &o. ko. A large Ston or goods, Betal, o., &o., always on hand. The Duck Blair Wong is available at all time to tow vedels to from Sea, at cur
rent rates, cn application to
JOHN FORSTER & OLU
Agents
The list of Obatges for rometalling, or dook- ing vessel for examination, painting iron-ships, do, &c., can be obtained on application
*F7+
May 3.
-
THROUGH US? MAIL LINE
FROM
OHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
Post-Office.
·Nespapers
if under 1.
if almove 1 ounce and
under 2 onacek, •
ŵ above 2 aunces rad
inder & unges,
for every additional
Princea.
F. W. MITCHPLE, “
Postmaster General
ang, 17th March, 1823, -- It le hereby actifs henceforward the postage on lettera dure, apfordland, which most le paid in advance, jowe, viz.
When forwarded, vil), 34 cents each 3-oupsé.
Brindisi
When forwarded vid
Marseil
34
71
When forwarded viagg
Southampton........
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F. W. MITOHELL,
Postmaster General.
Huskong 22nd February, 1873
of 556 Tons. Register, Captain T. D. Scott, having the greater portion of her cargo engaged,
PACIFIO MAIL S. S. COMPANY will load at Whampoa *** Blacut, and will have
IN CONNECTION WITH INR immediat despatel
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIO: General Port Olace, For Freight, apply to
THOS HOWARD & Co, BATLROAD COMPANIES
DEACON & ✡o,,
Canton and Macau, er 940 Hongkong, 1stb. June, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, HE American Ship
THE
MALAY,*
It is hereby notified that the rates of postage. THE S. S. JAPAN" will leave Hongkong chargeable henceforth on Letters adresset tu
for San Francisco, via Yokohamu, on
the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the FRIDAY, the 27th instant, at 9 o'clock P... United Kingdon, when forwarded by French Laking Passengers, Maits and Freight, for Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on: Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Letters forwarded by British Facket via Bra Through Pasanger Tickets and Bills of die..
Capt. Chough, will have quick despatch for the Lading are issued for transportation to Yoko bums and other Jupaa Forte, to San Francisco, above port.
to principal points in the United States, Cana- da, and Europe, vin Overland Railroad and. connecting Linau of Steamers, and to ports in Mexico and Central and South America
For Freight or Paavage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. if 24 Hongkong, 11th Jane, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. ĮPINE 4:1 British Clipper Ship
THE
CAIRNSMORE,"
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-
F. W. MITCHELL
J'eatmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 20th April, 1872.
The Post Office of Victoria (Australia) having given notice to the General Post Office in Lon-
bai about same date, via the Inland Sea Ports, don that articles of Jewellery received in that
and maka close connection at Yokohama. Colony are chargeable with Customs Daiva,
The "JAPAN" will be due al San Fran- the undersigned considers it accossary to make
Eewley, Master, will have early despatch as cisco July 28th, whence daily Passenger thin Begulation mom to the Public, and to store.
For Freight or Fessage, apply to...
RUSSELL & Co. tf 917 Hongkong, 10th June, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
SCOTTISH BRIDE? having the greater portion of her Oargo en- gaged, will load at this and Whampoa as above, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
THE 41 Brition Barque
OLYPHANT & Co. ·
tf 888 Hongkong, 4th June, 1873.
FOR LONDON.
Beat with his sweetheart in the frout pew in the NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILgraphy displays the success of an attempt to Lane, and that he bas almaya a great quants/THEA1 British Oiipper Ship
INSURANCE COMPANY.
gallery. He had ocassion to use his handker." chief, and drawing it rather suddenly from bin. breast pocket, he drew out with it the entira peak of Cohen's best lines," which few abous insurances, víz:-
a below. The good minister “ar it,” and
PARUM and after thisdate the following rates make the Chinese and English type correspond of BEST COAL in store for Sale Gentlemen will be charged on SEORT PERIOD in the size of body, thereby effecting a vast or Ship-masters wiebing to patruniae bins, are
soonumy of space, achieving a clearness not requested to apply at his Shop
1 1385 Hongkong, 30th July, 1872′′
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Not exceding 1 month of thesunual rate Previously attained, and dispensing with thres
kawing abereak be spoke, simply observed: Above 1 month,
Young man, your Palm-book has tean poorly and not ever-8 bound."
do. do..
Above 3 months)
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
JESE SED, EVENING.
and not areeed 6.
do. do. &---vw---------༧t-t Abies fi months the full ananalrate.
乘
E-HING, WÄKEE & C.,,!
EUN KING STREET (BACK OF SHAMEEN) CANTON
JANES SHEPHERD,”
W. E. Madden, Master, will load bere and at Wbampos, and will bavo quick despateb.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0% 1.897 Hongkong, 4th Jona, 1878,
· FOR SYDNEY ¿Direct.
***GEFFHARD."
early despatch as ubyte..
run
Earing and daily Freight trains, are state that any letters or packam containing over the Centraland Union Pacific Railroad such articles sent through the Post are liable. Lines for New York, and for all the principal with their gotests, to be forfeitað, cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sca- bourd.
F W. BITONELL
Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873,
At New York, Fussengers have selection of General Post-Office, various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,
Retura Panange Tickets issued at a reduction It is hely notified for generalipformation of 20% on regular rates,
That, the Postage (which must be paid in ad-
No Freight, received after 4 r. of the 28th vanced) upou lettore addressed to Prince Ed inetant, Parcel Packtges received ontil 5 p.: ward Island, will bouceforward be as follows, same day; all Packages should be marked to iz addrsse in ful); value of same is required,
For further information as to Passage or
Preight, apply at the Agency of Company, Praza West
T. A. TERRIS,
Hongking, June 12th. 1973.
NOTICE. N
Agent
-COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
S STEAM FOR
When forzarded via
Brindisi....... 42 cents each hall-ounce, When forvarded via
Marseilles... 36 cents each balf-omnes When forwarded via
Southampton... 28 cents each half-ounce,
F. W. MITCHELL,
"Postmaster General.
General Post-Office.
Bongkang. 28th July, 1870.
It is berely notified that benecforward the postage on letters addr sued to. Norway, whea forwarded v Southampton, will be 34 cesta per balf-onnte, prepayment optional. Unpaid
on delivery.
vast margins and vacant spaces which have heretofore characterized Chinese publications....
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the following mata are submitted for consideration. Chaltsere Vocabularly contains about 16,000
TH Chinese characters, and Nedburst's. English DEG to inform the Communities of Canton THE A 1 British Bargoe and Chinese Dictionary abons 100,000, whilst and Hongkong that they have opened a this work contains more than 50,000 English now Establishment at the above address, where Closing ratas:New Paton, $575 to 6577 for a term to complete 12 months, the preminsters. Again, despite all the grammar and first quality, and at moderate prices, vi
N.B.-Short-period Policies can be renewed orde, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese ebarge the following articles may be obtained, of the 360 tone Register, Munday, Master, will have SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT ett will be subject to an additional charge cash and credit, allare; New, Beñurza, $550 €6 $455, cual and credit, sellers. No change in charged for such prolonged term being the other elementary worke as yet published, the Waste Silt, Coding, Straw Hata, Strew other kinda: Market quiet. Imports per balance of the Ananal Premium.
student of this difionit language abolateis re Biside, Etian Hats, Fire Crackers, attingu, gaires examples to display the various appli Palm-leaf Fans, &o, &c. On and after this date, a discount of 20 per cations and equivalents of different words which sent. off the above rates will be allowed to in bave oue general meaning. Of these examples this work contains more than five times mi North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
GILMAN&Co. Agente,
many as any ather Dictionary bitherto pab *** 1167 : Bonykane, 24th June, 1872..
stener Fokin: 1,389 cheata Malwa, and 150 cheata Patan upiung
SHARE.
Hongkang and Shanghai Bank Shares.-59
per cent. premium. * Union Insurance Sasiety of Canton; few shareS
-3900 per soure premism.
Oking Traders Lasurance Company's shares-
$1,000 per share premium
strars.
INSURANCE.
fished.
1m 891 Hougkong, ith June, 1873.
INPISRIAL FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY,
Chips and Japan Marine Luearance-T. 110 being protected by opos Policies of with gatives who understand nothing but C doing payable on-theianne of the Policy.
per absre..
Chinese Insuraçao Company.-$225 per sbarr. Hoogk ng Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$523 per share. Chine Fire Insurance Company's Shares-1185
G18B, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agente, Imperial Fire Insurance Company tt 1759, Hongkong, 24th June, 1872,
TABOM this date util farther notice, For practical purposes the arrangement of Return of Twenty per cand. (201) will be the work is so complete, that reference de, on the Premium charged on all Inkar. to its pages quables a person who under-es effected with this Office; auch Return THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANT stands English to communicate efectively anrance, is prepared to socept risks on Tea, nese. In this respect the work will be found Silk, and General Merabuudise, at the follow indispensable to all Europeans residing in ing premiume payments in case of loss of Chiaw, and to the natives themselves it ex- g being made with proaplitede, and Get. plains anhieta fully with which very few in dred of them are perfectly acquainted. To tlements adjusted according to Lloyd's Rules
MANA PATRA Risks. F.P.A. paction resident in England and interested in Vietors Fire Insurance Company's Shares Bougtong to London, Silk, 18. "....
Chine it rammet bus be in aluable accasionally. 8122 per share,
Tea, ..., 2?ƒ. */ ... 18/. *{, It comprises upwards of two thousand large General Merchandise, or four 19j."}} quarte pages. Premiome, det saab at the eight exchange if Hongkong, Caston und Macao Steamboat Co.'s | Bank drafts on London, Ma
BUTTERFIELD & FWIRE,
dgondo,
par share.
Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Share 13 por rent, disconnt
-Starea--38 per cent premiums
Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Te, 130
per abire,
Im 85 Hongkong, 30th May, 1873,
THUANER & Co.,
60, PaternoWren Row; SAY "HE BELLA-
DAILY PEES” Drezor, HösUKUNG
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER.
EE American Ship
"OLD DOMINION.”
700 tons Register, carrying capacity: 17,500 Picula, de ANNUA
For further particolare, apply to
BATTLES & Dom
Or, Captain on board,
if 832 Hongkong, 12th June, 1878,
For Freight or Passage apply to
RUSSELL & Co. 878 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1873.
** FUR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.
THE AI Clipper Ship
MARY MILDRED."
DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA. PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES ;
ALSO,
PONDICHERT, MADRAS. JALOUTTA,
AND BOMBAY.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Fortmaster General General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1875.
It is bereby notified that, beeceforward the
Ongt. Smith, will have imediato despatob. for SATURDAY, the 28th June, 1873, at rates of postage which must be paid in advance, the above posts.
Boon, the ompany'as. 8. "MEI KONG," chargeable on Pockets of printed papers or Commandant FCACHE. with MAILS, PAS patterns of light weight sent from Pongkong For Freight or Passage, apply to
SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave in the United Kingdom by the United States, Packete via Sen Emncisco, will be as follows thle Port for the above places.
viz
RŪZARIO & Co.
tf 689 Hongkong, 2nd June, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
American Ship
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and as Cargo will be received on board until 4 g... Specie and Parcele until So'oluck 7.1, on the 97th June, 1973. (Parools are not to be sent an bound: they most be left at the Agency's Offles. Contents and value of Packages are: required..
"JAS B. BELLA Chanche, Master, will have early despatch
Love
For Freight or Pumage, uply to
tf 813 Hongkong: 24th Mụy, 1873;
ARNUM DO OLDIN S.
DENTIST,
RUSSELL & Co..
No. 7; ARTENOT ROAD, HONGKONG.
if 298. Hongkong, 20th February, 1879.
For farther particulars, apply at the Con pan's Office.
G. BERTRAND
For a poket not exceeding 1 ounce
in weight.
For a packet above Foduce noi ex:
seeding 2 ouncER
+
For a pasket alvve 2 ounces hot er.
ceedink 4 spaces............... &
and eight cents for every additional four ounces. These rates apply to Printed Circulars Price Tasta, Market Reports, and all printed popera other than Newspapers, as well as to Booke and Trade Fatterns or Samples.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generdt,
Brugkong, 12th April, 150,
•
• Principal agent. General Post Office
Hongkong, 20th June, 1879.
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