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The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 1983

號三

三十六百九千四第 Arrivals.

Oct. 8, H.1. corvette VEDETTA, Captain

Cassone, Shanghai 4th October.

Oct: 8, LORD OF THE Jelzs, Brit. str., 1,846,

Blow, San Franciace Aug. 3018, Gone ral.RUSSELL & CO.

日八十月八年酉癸治局

Banks.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. TNCORPORATED by National Decrees of 7th and 8th March, 1823, and by Imperial Déorces of 25th July, 1854, and $lat Davinber/ 1866.

Oct. 8, DELTA, British at 1,019, E. M. E-RECOGNISED BY THE INTERNATIONAL Con-

mond, Whampoa 8th Oct.-P. & O. Co.

· Departures.

Oct. 8, Curry SARK, for Bangkok

Oct. 8, POTTERna, for Bangkok.

Oct. 8, CANTON, for Newchung,

Oct. 8, Noasa, atr., for Saigon.

Oct. 8. Tuse-Line, etc., for Shanghai.

Oct. 8, Parys, for Saigon.

Oct. 8, SHOOTING STAR, for Dangkok. Oct. 8, TALEs, sir,, for Canton,

Clearances,

AT TAK HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, OCTOBER STU;

Rotterdam, for Bangkok. Catty Sark, for Bangkok, Race Horec, for, Saigou. Margot, for Fooshow.

Arakan, for Saigon.

Thales, str., for Canton.

Passengers.

Per Lord of the Intce, str, from San Fran. ciaco

156 Chinese.

►

Reports.

The British stoomur Lord of the Isles reporte of San Franoisen on the 30th August, bad light N.E.. to 8.E. winda till making the Rashem ~Cbarnal, then strong N.E. winds and rainy

weather to arrival,

Vessels that have arrived in Europé from Ports in China, Japan and

Yeuls

Manue (Per last Mail'e Advice!

From

Fojtó.

Date of draivant."); Tokihutchoff (s}..Hankow.......Aug. 20 Aobilles (5) Foocha#Ang. 22 Antipodes.....

Aug. 25 Enoch Train.......Munila.

Aug. 5 Swiftsure. Iloilo.Aug. 25 Mari Fidelia......Manila......... ...... Aug. 27-

Aug.

Sarprise...

Innboe....

Muniðu

Nagasaki. Aug. 27 ......Aug. 27.

Channel Queen....Itoila.

Sarpadua (1) Chips, Torts 48

Vossels Expected at Hongkong.

** - ( Corrected to Dale,)

From

Vessel's Nain.

Merem...

Anreola....

Moses Day

Labrador

Newsstt.....May. Я

Cardiff Cardiff. Newcastle

MoNear......Tewurth. Albert Viator....Loadon: City of Foushow., Cardiff. Toivo..........Cardiff...

3. Calderon (8)........Grosuock.. Lotbair Lordon Dronning Louise Hamburg. Baait.............London

Dalet.

-May 19

May 26

May 29 Jung-8.2

...Juas 10 ........Jana 21 ....June 96

VENTION OF 30K Arai, 1862.

FAID-UP CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

Franca & Sterling.

To bo Let.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 811 001OBER, 1878.

TO LFT. THE “BLUE BUNGALOW,” situated at

Albany Road. Pomention from the 1st of November nost.

Apply to

ER BELILIOS.

if 1636 Hongkong, 3rd October, 1673.

TO LET,

With prompt possession.

80,000,000 3,200,000 N CORNER HOUD, with good Flow")

TO 1, UPPER MOSQUE TERRACE, 20,000,000 800,000 Four Rooms, Bath and Dressing Rooms, Ous- Houses, &o. Water laid on. Rent Fifty Dot HELD OFFICE-16, Hua Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGENCY.-164, Leadenhall Street, ars per month. Apply to B.C.

— AGUNGLES. At Nantes, Lyons, sidurscities; Boaboix, Brussels, Alexandria, Bombay, Cal-

T. G. LINSTEAD.

if 16 Honzkune. 2nd October 1879

TO LET.

Auctions.

·PUBLIO AUCTION.

Auction.

FURNITURE SALE.

四拜禮

熊九月十英

Intimations,

>NOTICE.

港香

ALL Bille against the S. 5. Sentai carat

THE Undersigned are reived fotroctions ENGLISH AND CANTON-MADE FURNI-A been in till 5 PM. TOMORROW, the

to sell by Public Auction, (For nessunt ofi whom it may concern,)

THIS DAY the 9th October, 1873, at 11 o'clock &, ut the Godowno o M006, CATALOWITZ & Co., Pinya,

EYS," Hegalia,"

142 Kége, ench 1 awt., WIRE NAILS.

(dil mare or less Damaged by Sia Waler) TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexicah Bollaes weighed at 7.1.7.

F-BLACKHEAD & Co.

Auctioneers, 1685 Honghone. Sib Ogtober 1873

PUBLIQ AUCTION.

Ꮮ

TURE.

-ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. hare retaived 12-instructions to sell by Public Auction, on

"TUESDAY, the 14th October, 1873, 3 'clock P.M., at the BLUE BUNGALOW," Albany Rosd, the Besidènac of G. E. NOBLE, Esq.-- Walant Drawing Ramo OHAIRS, COUCHES, DAVENPORT, Mahogany Cart TABLES, CHIFFONIERE, FENDERS Fire-IRONS OIL PAINTINGS, MIRRORS, Mahogany SIDEBOARD, Dining PABLE, WHATNOTS, CROCKERY and GLASS,

ROBE, Mahogany ORESTS of DRAWERS, Marble-top WASHSTANDS and Dreasing the 9th October, 1878, at noon, at bis Sales TABLES, Toilet MIRRORS. Booms, Queen's Road.

cutta, Hongkong, Shanghai, Saigon, SaintHE HOUSE. No. 4 at Luxus Mosque TerTE Undersigned will well by Public Ans. WARE, Iru BEDSTRADS, Teak WARD-

Denis Clé de la Réunion,) and Yokohama

LONDON BANKEBE-UNION BANK OF LONDON.

BONGKONG AGENCY.

Interest: AliceTË

On current deposit accounts at the rate of 2 per annum on the monthly minimum bi ladore; *, subject to 15 days' notice of with, drawal ; and 3 *, ambjest to one month's notici, On Fixed Deposite

For 3 months 3 per ennum

12.

A. PHILIPPE,

Acting Manager Offices in Hongbong: Bank Buildinge, Queen's Road.

876 Hongkong, 2nd June, 1873.

raçe.

GTON OVERBECK

tf 1591 Hongkong, 30:6 Septembór, 1573. TO LET

THREE STOREY Comfortable HOUSE, in a respectable Jocality, Hollywood Road, baving nine rooms and a fine view at the whole Harbour. Gas and Water kid on.

Apply,

'No. 12, HOLLYWOOD ROAD, 1.1164 | Hongkong, 4th September, 1873. TO LET.

With immediate possession. HE HOUSE No. 20, Wyndham Stroot.

Gas and Water jaid throughout.

Apply to

J.Á. CARVALHO.

of 1497 Hongkong, Ist September, 1878.

·FOR SALE OR TU LAE.

tion,

...

THIS DAY.

Barrels American BEEF. Half borrels SALMON.

Cases VERMOUTH.

Once OLARET.

California HAY.

Beating WAX.

SPOONS and FORKS

Assorted PIPES and Cigar HOLDERS.

&,,

&o.

So TREMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexico Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and orrore of description, at pur ekarera' risk on the full of the bammer.

1674 Hongkong, 9th October, 1873.

2 Blacksmith's Iren FORGES, with DEL. HA

LOWS:

I Steam WHISTLE,"

Black OLOTH,- Medioni OLOTH, Woollen GLOVES, OUFFS, and SCARFS.

Ana,

An Invoice of STORES, comprising JAMS, JELLY, SARDINĖS, SALMON,

JONGKONG & SHANGHATBANKING ARINE Lot No. 121, Wanchi, frontire El PLUMS; MEAT, Potted MEATS, Boef

CORPORATION. FAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars. RESERVE FUND...1,000,000 of Dollars.

Court of Directors: Chairman-S. D. SA85001, Esq Deputy Chairman-W. H. Forras, Esq. Al, André, Eq.

. B. Lemon, Beg Thos. Pyle, Esq.”

E. K. Balion, Esq.

A. F. Hoard, Esq.

A. Foost, Eag

Hon Kowett

Chief Manager

Hongkong James Graig, Esq.,

Manager.

Shanghai-Even Camston, Esq.. "London Bankové London, and County Bank."

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ÁLLOWED)," "

On, Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of I per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Depozita—”

For monthe' 2 por amor, perAMNAM....

6

12

5

"

LOOKI. BILLS Drecogitab, Credile-granted on approved Securities, and every deseription of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts granted on Londür, and the chief ocamercial places in Europe, India, Anetralia, -America, China and Japon.-

JAMES GREIG, Chisf Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East.

Hongkong. 1st Apr1, 1879.

July 7

if 106]

Jay 11

Taly I

Aug. 8

Adelia Carlton.....New York. Mikado (8)....Glasgow Agamemnon (1) Liverpool. Aag

Any

13

ậŭg

20

Auction Sales To-day.

F, BLAUKHEAD & Do

At 11 M».

∙142 begs Wire Nails

M, ARMSTRONG,

At 12 noon,

Sundry Goode, &c.

LICK HOUSE, CORNER MONTGOMERY AND SUTTER STREETS,

NOTICE.

on the Preys, now econpied by the

HONGKONG AND Whampoa DOCK ÜDMPANT, as a Ship and Timber Yusd.

Apply to

S. E. BURROWS & SONS, tf-1350 Hongkong, 18th August, 1873.

TO LET.

EF EQUSES Nos. 3, 4, 6, and 13 in Sey-

macar Tarrabe. Apply to

·DAVID SAŠŠĆON, SONS & Co. 1928 Hongkong, 15th August, 1873. TO LET. TEAT Commodious HOUSE No. 5. Chan- Try LA PRO, a be bad on to 1st September.

Apply to

G. BALOONER & Co. f 1819 Hongkong, 14th August, 1873.

TO LET,

With immediate poreussion. THE HOUSE No. 13, Arbuthnot Road, Intely

odenpied by Mr. AE VAUCHER,

Apply to

J. A. DE CARVALHO, 1286 Hongkong, les August, 1873,

TO LET.

THE HOUSE No. I in Caine Road, near the

Italian Conrent.. Apply to

J. J. D08 BEMEDIOS & Co. pf 1961 -Ħangkong, 19th July, 1878----

TO LET. "MOMMODIOUS GODOWN and OFFICE

"iz Queen's Road.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. tf 147 Hongkong, 15th July, 1878.

- TO LET.

BONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING THE HOUSES No. $5, 32, 41, 19, and 45,

CORPORATION.

N Agengy of the Corporation has been r the charge of Mr

at Amoy, under e

By order of the Court of Directors.

*JAMES GREIG,

Chief Manager,

Im 1501 Hongkong, 9: September, 1873.

FORCER Y.

CAUTION:

N excectingly well executed FORGERY A exting We Do HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION having boon prosented at the Bank for payment, the undersigned desire to caution the Public against receiving notes of that denomination, and re. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA...

i-qnest that-bolders of such notes should at onde HELICK" offers uusurpassed accommo-present them at the Bank for encashment.

ED. SHARP & TOLLER, dation for Tourists, being centrally located, Solitons to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking nad having horse care for all parts of the city

Corporation. passing its door. lta rooms and saites are nuequalled for comfort, while ite Dining Hall is acknowledged to be the most elegant room of ite kind in America; or, the Continent Ite cuisine is azeond to no instituition uf ita- kind;

1m 1511 augme. 10th September, 1879,

$1,000 KEWARD.

Th

in Wyedbam Street.

Apply to

J. J. Nos REMEDIOS & C. tf 1051 Hongkong. 93th Jura

ana. 1824

FIRST-CLASS GRANITE GODOWN. At Wanchi.

of 781

Apply to

S. E. BURROWS & SONS. Hongkong, 20th May, 1873.

THE LET.

THE HOUSE No. 13, Stanton Street, ont-

taining 7-Rooms. Side entrance for Ser Vante Possession can be had on 1st proximo.

Apply to

J. H. QOX..

4. Queen's Boud.

tf 918 Hongkong, 10th June, 1873,

NOTICE:--

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. CHARLES WILSON MURRAY, in our Firms, ceased on the 16th August Bust,

BIRLEY & Oo! Ef 1815 Hongkong, lab October, 1878.

NOTICE,..

:

EDWARD NORTON... ROBERT LYALL:

THE business of the Undersigned will, from WITH reference to the stove Advertise this date, he conducted under the name every luxury of the seasca, prepared by the ment; the undersigned offers reward of and atyle of EDWARD NORTON & CO. ablest of cooks, being daily placed on its tables. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person In fact, the LICK" offers to the Tourist bowe, where avery attention is guaranteed for or persons who will give such information a the comfort of its gneste that the most careful will lead to the detection and conviction of the judgment of experienced men a their several perpetratore of the forgory.

callings, cun afford.

....

[3m 1477

A. S. WATSON & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS

.TO

H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

BEG

AND

H.E. THE GOVERNOR

EG to optiune that they bave just re-

ceived a Choice Assortment of PERFUMERY and TOILET REQUISITES, particularly adapted for the hot season.

978 Hongkong, 19th June, 1879.

STAG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

ED. SHARP & TOLLER, Soliciters to the Hongkong and Shanghai Farking

Corporation. I'm 1513 Hongkong, 10th September, 1873,

No. 11.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

TEA. VEGETABLES, OHEESE, SÅLAD

OIL, &c.

An Invoice of French JEWELLERY.

And,

(For account of the concerner, 50 Cases Bordna's Condensed MILK,

And,

By order

Sandry decenced Seaman'a EFFECTS.

Alre,

(Under Precept of Court)--

2 New TRAPS,

Four-heel TR&P and I∙ PONT.

... So,

Zoe TREYS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weigted at 7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. 1666 Hongkong, 8th September, 1873,

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

ANE, UKAWFORD & Oe. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sales Boom Queen's Road,

TO-MORROW

the 10th October, 18 it woon, Assorted SAUCES, JAMS, ARROWROOT, OHOCOLATE and MILK, CHEESE, Colton SOOKS, Coloured BRAID, PIPES, PEN- „KNIVES, Qurry. COMBS, Hair and Clothes BRUSHES, RAZORS HATCHETS, HAM. MERS, Door LOCKS, Tower BOLTK Brass HINGER.

.....

Also,

BAKER & C

10th instant, to the Undersigned, or otherwis they cannot be recognised.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

31670 Hongkong, Sib Octobes, 1873.

FOR SALE.

‚AWN GRASS SEED.

LEG MABLE SEED.

FLOWER SMED,

Agents,

Ladies GARDENING IMPLEMENTÀ. -Lawn Grias MOWERS,

Portable Garden PUMPS, Jiques CROQUET SETS. BADMINTON

BOWS, ARROWS, and TARGETS. WIRE GAUZE for Fencing.

LANE CRAWFORD & Co. 7d 1862 Hongkong, 8th October, 1873, NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY, 1972-74.

TOTICE is hereby given, that TWELYE

Y SHARES, Nos 587 to 598, have been

(PRICE $21 PER MONTH.

Intimations.

THEATRE ROYAL,

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB OF

HONGKONG

WILL-GIVE, THEIL FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE BRASON,

OF

FRIDAY, 17th instant. Whon will be prescuted the Drama, in Tires Acts, by Tow TAYLOR. Eaq, entitled " PLOT AND PASSION.".

Tickets may be had nt- Mevers. LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.'s, on and after Nosa of MONDAY,. 13th instans, where a plan of the Theatre cau be seen.

Doors open at 8.30 P.M.; Performane të commence at o'clock punctually.

1663 Hongkong, 8th October, 1878.

SING-PING THEATRE.

COMPANY of the best JUVENILE....

placed in the hands of the Compaar FOR A ACTORS will perform at the SANG-PANG BALE and SEALED TENDERS for parahtse TA22, Taipingahan, for air days and nights, On the evenings e one or more of these, marked "Tender for commencing on the 6hb inst. AVE just received a large lot of Share No, will be received at this offes of Tuesday and Saturday, Bountiful Lunters,

WOOL GOODS,

Patil SATURDAY, 18th October, 1873. Artificial Flower-boate, and all sorts of Fishes Contributory Promia Tl.. 8,780.01 attach to will be exhibited, and rcal weacons will be used each of the above shayes, and First and Second by the notore in their play, different from that Dividends, amounting to Tis. 80 per share, and hitherto shown. The two boxes in the centre of 5% on contributione, have already been paid thegallery will beeet apart exstreively for Foreign thereon.

Ladies and Gendemà. Tickets, 50 cents each,

'consisting of

OPERA CLOAKS and HOODS,

PILERINES,

LADIES' and CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ko, koo

24. QUEEN'A ROAD CENTRAL

1 1010 Hougkung, lut-October, 1875.

NOTICE. ŢEITHER the Captain, Owners, or Agente

Nare responsible for any debts contraste)

-by either Olvera or Crew of the 9. 2. Scollaud

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co...

Agania.

tf 1633. Hongkong, 2nd October, 1973,

NOTICE,

STEAMERS learing this port requiring COAL, can obtain it from the Under signed.

W. G. HALE & Co.

tf 1561 16th September, 1873,

NOTICE.

Saigon

The highest, or any Tender, will not neces ́ lv 1853. Hongkong, 7th October, 1873, sarily be accepted,

By order of the Court of Directora,

J. KENNARD DAVIS,

Acting Secretary, Tad 1604 Shanghai, 24th September, 1973. NOTICE.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Intersigned are prepared so grant

Policies against Five in the above Com papy at current rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.. Agents, Royal Insurance Company, t 1617 Rougkoog, fat 9otober, 1878,

NOTICE.

WNERS of Property in Hongkong TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY

quining Tenants, are invited to place the mme on Registry of

HOUSES, &0., TO LET,

kept by the undersigned.

the Register, thereby saving time and trouble. Those seeking-Houses, are invited to inspect.

A moderatë oorathiasion charged.

BARRINGTON & ALGAR,

HOUSE AGENTA, &o,

9, Hollywood Road, Hongkong. tf 1624 Hongkong, Bad October, 1978.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD (GENTEAL.) F12B Undersigned, Leesees, beg to thank their many Patrons and Friends far thoir past support and favors; and inform them, 1 Bourdon's 40 lbs, Presence Steam GAUGE.bat they now having secured the Lesse for Calf Skip LEATHER, Patent Enamelled the next five years, are enabled to make a LEATHER.

thorough change in the Establishment. The Premises are being refitted to ensure a pericot first-class accommodation to families and Laingle poraonis.--

98 Pair Grey BLANKETS.

Andi

5 Cases Carts Blanabe QHAMPAGNE.- Superior Old BRANDY.

10

T

5

SHERRY, Doff, Gordón & Co.'s. SALAD OIL.

#

**

French BUTTER.

20

2 Casks CLARET.

Baea's BEEB, bottled by Cameron

and Bintidera

25 COLARET, « Medoc,”

.

1 Bale, 12 Roams, each 500 sheets, Printing

PAPER.

For acomost of the concernod,— 70:216. Tine Shelled Jordan. ALMONDS. 40.b. 20 Sib.

EN.

fall mere or less Damage TERMS OF SALE--Ossh before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.3.7. All Lota, with all faults and errors of description, at par chasera" risk on the tail of the hammer.

1673 Hongkong, 9th October, 1878.

PUBLIC. AUCTION.

VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, GO. DOWNS, PIER, PLANT, AND MACHINERY

---

BY URDER OF THE YOENAGERS.

tl 1571 Hongkong, 29ad September, 18.3.ANE, CRAWFORD & Cu, beve received instractions to boll by Publie Anétion, HE interest and responsibility in our firm (valeas previouely disposed of by Private Con-

of Mr. Jous H. SMITH ceased on the trust,) on 20th of April last.

TUESDAY, BLACKHEAD & 06.

פון

tt 708 Hongkong, 1st May, 1878.. Ma partner in our firm.

. AD. §. CORPea-bas this day been ad-

A, CORDES & Co. tl 459 Tiontein, Isf January, 1878.

NOTICE. HB Partnership hitherto existing between THEREAS, it has been reported to the 1 CHABLES VINORST and ROBERT HAN- Government that the notes of the value BAIT CAIRNE, 86 Marine Surveyors, under the of Fifty Dollars eaub, sued by the Hover style of VINCENT & OAIENS, censed this AND SHANGHAI BARKING CORPORATION, have day by mutual consent. The said CHARLES been forged,

VINCENT retires, and the auid ROBERT HAN

WHE

the 1th November, 1578, at Noon,

Upon the premises,

AB that VALUABLE PROPERTY, Hek nder Crown Leases for the Residue of Terms of 990 years, being the whole of the Premieen Jately conpied by

Wines and Spirits of the very best quality

the following reduced prices

Breakfast

Tifo

Disser

$ 0,50 cents.

0.75 100

JJ

For the three meals a day... 40.00 per month. For two meals a day, or 30.00

Tin and Dinner only f meals, can be made at snob a reasonable rate as Privata arrangements for boarding, with

to secure permanent customtra,

IN HONGKONG, ABSENTEE AND ILESIDENT. BAREINGTON & ÅLGAR

HOUSE AGENTS

AND

VALUATORS,

9, Hollywood Road, Hongkong.

BARBINGTON & ALGAR baving bad 8 years' experience in the store business, undertake the personal Collection of Repta, effecting Repairs, and General Management of House Property, ut a modemto rate of Com mission. Valuations, &o, made.

REFERENCES. Security if required. 3470 Hongkong, September, 1873

Private gentlow, from 12 to 18 proue mousing together, can have a separate dining.!! room to themselves. This being the only largest establishment of its kinda in Hongkong, gentle. | non favoring with orders for private or public. dippere may rest assured of the undersigned. giving them every fantity and eatisfaction. DURABJER & RINGKED

Proprietors. 1m 1525 Hongkong, 18th September, 1671

NOTICE

STEAM TO SOUTHAMPTON via SUEZ JANAL.

THE

THE GWALIOR, conveying the homeward mails from Hongkong of 30th October, will proceed Southampton via the Sucz Canal.

A. MOLVER,

P. & 0. S. N. Co,'s Office,

Hongkong, 30th Septetober, 1870,

NOTICE HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN.COM-

_PANY, LIMITED.

Superintendent.

(1006

THE business of the above Company will be

until farther notice.

THE HONGKONG PIER AND GODOWN T CLOSED from the 1st August proxime,

'COMPANY, LIMITED,"

R

Secretury.

·BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS NO. H18 EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR

AND

T. N. DRISCOLL, CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, BATTER, KOSIER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER. 15 and 4, Queen's Road, next to Oriental tf 182

Bank,

[Feb. L. DOSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CHAS H. MORGAN,

1 900 Hongkong, 18th Juve, 1873.

AFONG,

Agual

HOTOGRAPHÈR ̈

BY APPOINTMENT 10

H. B. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,

·Governor of Honghong;

AND. TO

R. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.

Invitca inspection of his large. Collection of VIEWS of FoodHOW, SWATOR, HONGKONG, CANTON, WEST RIVER, STECHEW, and MA010

FUR BATAVIA. THE British Steamer

"SCOTLAND,"

Captain Washburn, will have immediate des patch for the abare Port, direct.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEĎÖRN &...

Agents,

tf 1667. Hongkong, 8th October, 1870.

FUR. SAN FRANCISCO. THE A3 American Ship

"MELROSE,"

Captain Neill, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate dea patch as abe.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. if 1668 Dongkong 8th October, 1873.

FÜR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.. HE British Steamer.

"GORDON CASTLE, -Captain-Holmes, will-us despatebad-for-the- above Porta TOMORROW, the 10th inst., at Noun

For Fraight or Passake, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agenta. 2d 1671 Hongkong, 9th fragoler, 1875. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Carge and Pawengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO, and PORTS i JAPAN.

-

THE Company's Steamship

AGAMEMNON " will be despatched on or about the 31st instaru,

For Fraight or Passugë, apply to - 2672 Hongkong. Stetober. LAVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.

...

To this date, until further notice, a ne count of Twenty per cent. 220°) upou the corrent locul rate of premia will be allowed on inace corbed with this Company -

"DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06,

Agenta.

ti 1153 Hongkong, 27th June, 1879.

Notices to Consignees,

S. S. PETHO.....

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE "NONSIGNEES of Cargo per 3.8. GANGE..

from Lordon, in connection with the above steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their fisk in the Company's Godown, whence delivery may be obtained from FRIDAY, at 10 a..

OPTIONAL CARGU will be forwarded to ita destination, unless intication is received from 6] (Formerly occupied by Athletic Club) 15the Consignees before P.M. TO-DAY, request.

ing it to be landed here.

WYNDHAM STREIT.

NUTIJE

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,

Goode remaining claimed, after TÜES. DAY the 14th October, at nuon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the

CRERTRAND --

Principal Agent

1669 Hongkong, Bh October, 1575. 5. S. GORDON CASTLE, FROM LONDON

· AND PORTS OF CÅLL..

CAPITAL—1,250,000 DOLLARP, IN 500SHAKE! | undersigned,

or $2,500 Elon.

PAID-UP CAPITAL, $250,000'; OK $500 PER SHARE.

Provisional Committe. THOMAS PYEE, Eeq,, of Mesire. Biley & Co. 8. D. SAIQUN. ELC, of Messrs. David Sassoon,

Sone & Co.

Notica is hereby given, that in addition to AH GAIRNS will in future carry on the Basi-the WHARF and PIER, extending into the THE TOURIST'S GUIDE. JOOST, Esq., of. Mesa. Siemusen & Co. PROM SINCLARED at the by the Thircoters of the and Corporation, to the

PROM this date,`SINGLE MEALS at the the Heward of One Thousand Dollars offered

following rates:-

-Breakfast... Tibn Dinner

.50 cente.

....50 .......75

WM. DOLAN,

Proprietor Im 1540 Hongkong, 16th September, 1973.

FOOGHOW DOCK

PAGODA ANCHORAGE.

E above Granite-doored DOCK has hely been LENGTHENED to 400 feet over ali;

and is now exprbin of receiving vessels up to

350 feet on the ked. The breadth of the Dock

at the nittom is 40 feet, at the top 80 feet, and the width at the entrance ie G6 feet. Depth of wator on the sill 13 feet at averago Deap, and 17 fest at average spring tides,

The Dock has a Caisson Gate, and is pumped out by steam

A new FOUNDRY for large iron and brass oastings has recently been added.

The Mushine Shop contains a 12-inch Screw Catting Gap-lathe, Small Lathes, Drilling and! Saroying Machines, Steam Bow Mil. Lurgo Smithy, &, &

Dry Godowns are on the premises, available for storage of cargo, ko.

A large stock of Timber, Metal, and other

Deck-yard Material always on hand.

Vessels docked for oxamination, remetalled, reeparted, repairs alas dose in harbour; and iron ships and steptam cloned and painted, at moderate abarges. Particnlará can be obtain ed ut the Dock, or on application to the under: aigned.

Person or Persone who can give each inform {tion as will lead to the appréhension and. con- viction of those who are implicated in the Commission of tho Forgery ruferred to, a Free

news in his own name.

-R. H. CAIRNS. No. 1, Club Chambers,

Hongkong, 19th August, 1979. [tf-1571-

:.

ESSEN (GERMANY GovEnNoż to any Person; the Principal in the BOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND First Degree only exocpted, who shall give in-

JAPANAAN formation ne shall lead to the apprehension and

T. FEIL; conviction of one or more of the guilty Furise.if 1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany)

By command,

OUN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA.

Sale Agent on the Pacific Coast for :)

URCIL C. SMITH,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

-1 1519 Hongkong, 10th September, 1673.

JOBN

NORTH GERMAN PIRE INSURANCE

H. Lowcock, Esq., of Mesars. Gibb, Livingston

& Co, The Hon. P. Rx, of Messra, Turner & Co... The Hon. JAS. WHITTAL,, of Manore. Jardine,

Matheson & Co.

.....

H. B. LEMANN, Esq., of Messrs. Gilman & Co.

A TEESDAY, the let. July, 1875, it was Ta GENERAL MEETING held on

resolved to continue the Society from the 1st

By order,

MICHAEL MOSS, state at Praya East, Hongkong, on Marine Lots Nos. 29, 29, 30, and 80A, and consisting of a Commedions DWELLING HOUSE, EX- TENSIVE WAREHOUSES, GODOWNS, 1231 Hongkong, 30th July, 1873. and BUSINESS PREMISES, together with

REDUCED PRICE $1. Harbour from the Public Praya, opposite to Containing the names of all the articles of the sald premises,

Trade, objects of Natural History, Funtar, Also, the ENGINES, STEAM CHANES,,,, with the Panti, and Mandarin From WAGGONS, CARTS, CARRIAGES, ROPES, Įciation. GEAR, MACHINERY, and FIXTURES, Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Pardon will be granted up. His Excellency the KRUPPE JOST ANEL WORKS lately need by the said Company, and now in Chinese Language, in two Parts,

or about the said premises.".

The Daily Prasa Office. The Company was authorized to constreet the suid Wharf and Pier by Ordinatico No. 11-

COMPANY. of 1871, and the same are sold object to the rights of the Crowo.

THE Undersigned haring been appointed of January, 1874, on the basis of a continuous The Vendors have been in comamnuication Agents of the abore Company at the port, Office, with an annual reallot out of the Shares, with the Government, is to the facilities which are prepared to grant Policen against Fire to and to increase the number of Shares to 500 of would be afforded to purchasers to carry ou a the extent of $15,000, on Buildings, or on Goods $2,500 euch with 8500 per Shary paid up, in HB Undersigned have been appointed Sole. Wincluster Sepcuting Arue and Amunition, similar business to that of the said Company, stored theroin, subject to a bonus of 20 per stead of 256 Shares of $5,000, with 1,000 pos

Share paid up. Agents for the Sale of their Goode in Du Paat's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake and all information on the sabiest can be of cent. Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. Ten Superior and. Pacife Fuse Company's Safety tained on application, at the sise of the Under signed, where an Inventory of the PLANT, net, Glasgow, and Meara David Ograne & Sons Fuse

(ly 221 May 8 Arbroath.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,IXTURES, and MACHINERY may be in

- TERMS OF SALL-Dee-half of the purukass money to be paid on the fall of the bammer, and the balance on completion of the Transfer Deol, shina le to be made out by the purchaser |át bás own expense."-

The Property to be at the Purchaser's risk

the fall of the bammer.

LANE, ORAWFORD & Co...

Austioneers. 1603 Hongkong, 30th September, 1873.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE

IMCORPORATED BY ROYALOWAZTER

HIS MAJESTY KING OBORUK THE FIKOT, AD-1720.

·ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. #410 Hongkong, Jattuary, 1867.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG. GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Ühins and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.

Biaky accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the rates of Promian current at the above-mentioned Porter

No obarge for Foley fees.

Secretary,

[42 885

LIMITED

Secretary.

OF

.

MELCHERS & Oo.

Su 1619 Hongkong, las October, 1973.

BATAVIA SHA' AND FIRE INSURANOR

COMPANY:

Applications for Sbores in the now Society. in the subjoined form, will be received until Noon of Saturday, the 15th November next, at the Office of the Bodiety in Hongkong, rad

until None of Saturday, the 1st November next, 1178 Todersigned having been appointed at the several Agancies of the Society.

Agents in Hongkong for theabove-named Forms of application for Shares are obtain. Company, aroprepared to grant Policies guinstable from the Scoretary in Hongkong, and from

tho Society's Agents at the various ports, Sea Riske at current rates.

By order of the Provisional Committas,"

N. J. EDÉ

RUSSELL & Do. 1032 Hongkong, 1st April. 1865. VICTORIA FIRE INJU MANUE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. THIS Company, with ito. Houd Office at Hongkong, and Agencies at the variona Treaty Porte in Uhine and Japan, is prepared toe Polistes of Insurance, at the current rates of Premium at the respectiva places,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

·Secretarion

J.557 Hongkong, 1st April, 1871. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE 00,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1872 SHAREHOLDERS in the abara Company pro requested to furnish the Undersigned with a list of their Contributions for the Year ending at Descrher last, in order that the Distribution of Twenty-five per cent. (25")) of the Not Profile Perved for Contributors, may be arrangos. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Com pany, and no claims or alterations will he anh sequently admitted. JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

"JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Hongkong, let November, 1871.

4m 1082 Hongkong, lat Jaly, 1873, HONGKONG. FIRE INSURANCE.COM VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCEJOMPANY

PANT, LIMITED.

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.. ADJUSTMENT OF BONTS.FOL THE YEAR 1872, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS POE ZHE YEAR 1879.

CHARKHOLDERS in the above Company HAREHOLDERS in the shore Company -

are requested to furnish the undersigned are registed to furnish the undersigned Policies at current rates, payable either hero, with a list of their Contributione for the year with a list of their Contributione for the year in London or at the principal Ports of India, ending 31st December last, in order that the caded 91st December, 1972, in order that the Ubina, and Australia. distribution of Troenty per cent. (20%) of the [ distribution of Twenty per cont. (20°/2 of the

FIRE DEPARTMENT, TAROM this date until farther notice, a Nett Profits reserved for Contributors, may be Net Profits reserved for Contributora, may be Folicies inned for long or short periods at FOREIGN COUNTRIES; PROM LOSS OR DAMAGE

Lelura of Twenty per cast, (20). will be arranged. Returne not rendered prior to the arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the surront rates. made, on the Premium charged on ull Iusur 31st October next will be adjusted by the Com-Bit October next, will be adjusted by the Com auces affected with this ide; auch Betary pasy, and no clate or alterations will be sub-pany, and no olafus nor alterations absquent being payable on the issue of the Policy

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General ManageF8, 1069 "Hongkong, 1st July, 1873..

The Steam Tug Woing is in thorough ́wórking order, and is available at all times to to Yousels to or from men, at reasonable rate.

JOAN FORSTER & Co.

Lf 1089 Fagchow, 13th Jute, 1879.

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

Agents, Iperial Fire Insurance Company, # 1389 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872.

Buqueatly admitted.

E andersigned having been appointed Agente for the above Corporation, are prepare to grant Insurances is followe

MARINE DEPARTMENT.

آخر

ly admitted.

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

Becretaries. 4 1079 Hongkong, Jet July, 1878.;

A discount of 20*), showed,

LIPE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for stubs, not avaeeding £5,000,

·HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1863 Hongkong, 28th July, 1873.

on ressonable terma.

Becretary,

................ 1875. To the Provisional Committee of the

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.

GRATIS KEN

I hereby request that you will alot. to Shares in the above Society, and I agree to accept such Shares or any less ambo: you may allot to.................. and .............. Agree to pay the First Cull of Five Hondred Dollars per Share, and alt subsequent Calls, and to subscribe the Articles of Association when walled upon to do

Gentlemen,

Your obedient Servant

Nando

OR Insuring Houses and other Building

Gouda, Wares, Merchandise, Hazafmotor. ing and Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Har bours or Dook, and the Oargoes of auch Ships; also, Ships Building and Repairing: Burges and other Vessels on Navigable Bivers and, Cantle, and Goods on board sooh Veneto, throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in

DT FIRE.

1105]

CONSIGNEES of Oargo by the above- U named steamer, are bereby informed that their Goods are being lunded, at their risk, into tho Godowne of Messia, EDWARD NORTON & Co., wheree delivery may be obtained.

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf uré si liberty to do so.

Goods. remaining undelivered after the 14th instant will be subject to rent

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTÓN & Co.,

· Agents. 7d 1604 Hongkong, 8th October, 1973.

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL GARGO.

EX 0. 6. 5. 007'S S. 8. DIOMED, FROM LIVERPOOL.

TO

HIPPING Orders 1st be obtained from

the undersigned not later than the 8th instant, for shippest pet AGAMEMNON.

SUTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Sd 1855 Hongkong, 7th October, 1873.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

8. S. IRAQUADDY, FROM SHANGHAI. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above wen. liqued Stormer are requested to take in- mediate delivery of their Goods, from the M,

M. Co.'s Gedown.

Goods left after 5 s'elook Pix, on thé žud instant, will be at risk and expense of the Con- signees. No Fire Insurance has been effected."

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. if 1837 Hongkong, 2nd Vsteber, 1978,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

CONSIGNEES of the following cargo are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to, the undersigned for centersignature, and take immediate delivery, this Curgo bar boen tanded and stored at their risk and expenso,

No fire insurance Las-bien effeated." O, BERTRAND,

Principal Agent. qu Es Vigre," 29th. Atarch, 1875, Ex Howly, 13th March, 1973 No mark

1 basket Trou Chala.

·Ex ̈¢u,”·27! Angual, 1873, dgets. | 3 & Co., în diamond, No. 104 64 oases Wins, Hongkong, 24th September, 1879.

TRANSATLANTIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.:

undersigned having appulated Audersigned, Agents for the above Com-TAgents for the above Compas pied No mark pany, are prepared to grant Policies against pared to accept risks against Fire, sabject to a FIK to the extent of $80,000 on any axeFirst-bones of 20 per cent

SIEMSSEN & C Olnes Risk,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 1st Janery, 1887.

it 39 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872.

I'cuse,