Committer, but failed to see that the matter was one in which the Chamber could interfore, and enggested that he remedy day with in livi dud Methaafe.
L
For Sale.
CO. SAYLE &
E to sunounce to their Customer and
tle Publio that they are now showing their NEW GOODS for the AUTN and WINTER SEASONS, wbleli have been our frilly sustcoted from the best and cheapest Markets, and are of the rawest End must FASHIONABLE STYLES, comprising the following:-
Ladies JACKETS and MANTELETS in
A communication was received from tb. Bomby Government, asking for our detail relative to the importation of Bombay Cotton int Gains. In reply, the Committee referral to Hongkong as the part to which pearly all Indian Cotton shipped to China finds ita way. The Committee addressed the Municipal Council with a view of obtaining the Examp- tiga of Trushipped Goods from Wharing Dues, but the Council in their reply objected-1. ceny alterations in the existing regla. tiona. A letter has been received from Baron Richten at Berlin, relative th tho progress of the publication in an ex-SILK, VELVET. and FANCY CLOTH, tended form, of the resnit of his Travels in Cina. Ho states that he fopin English pub- lishers unwilling to undertake the work if compiled in the purely commercial and scien- tide form which ho proposed to give it, so the book would be inauitable to the mass of the reading public, and therefore generally unsale. able. He bat in consequence reluctantly decided to modify his original plan, and, at the suggestion of the publishers, kad agreed to mingle lighter matter with the practic part;
OPERA CLOAKS.
LLAMA, TASMANIAN, SEDAN, and other SHAWLS,
Norwich SILK SQUARES. COSTUMES and POLONAISES, in w Dantorlata of the latest designs.
FANCY TRIMMED UNDERSKIRTS. TRIMMED STRAW and MILLINERY
of the work, so as to redder it more popular, HATS and BONNETS. (A choice Assort-
and seduce a larger, though perhaps less disent of the above received Monthly,) criminating, alues of readers."
Barou Richtoven hoped that the first waltone;
of the work, in its auded shape would be ready early next year.
· Ladies' and Childrens' INTRIMMED
HATS, in Fult, Velvet, and Straw,
BLACK and COLORED SILKS "FANCT""""DIUSS MATERIALS of—μL
kinds.
BLACK SILK VELVET.
“No Extraordinary epherd freetings of the Chairber have been called during the past year. The Account for the Chamber for the 19 months ending 30th Jane, Huncxod to ibin Report, and show a balance io, favone of the Chamber of Tin. 3,117.51, of which Tha. 2,000ar: deposited with the Chartered Merontile Blak,. the prominder being in the bands of the sating downe, Unak on current account.
The following matters will be brought before! ibe unnal menting, together with any other business which, guy be originated by mcmbers, who are requested to give notice of much to the Committee, though the secretary
1-Pusing Report. 2.-Passing Accounta 3-Election of Committer.
F. B. Jonson, Chairman.
NOTICE.
TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY
IN HONGKONG, * ABSENTEL AND RESIDENT. BARRINGTON & ALGAR
HOUSE AGENTS
AND
VALUATORS,
9, Hollywood Read, Hongkong.
ARRINGTON & ALGAR having had § undertake the personal Collection of Rents, effecting Repairs, and Genuat Muusgement of Home Property, at a moderate rafa of Cool- mission. Valuations, &c.. made.
WARNCES. Seyarity if required.
Hongkong, September, 1878.
FOOCHOW HOOK
PAGODA ANCHORAGE.
Taberna f
THE store Gepic-llobred DOCÊ MNALENÇ
"and" is Ruv" "elfättle of recräring vessele-up-to- .340 feet on the heel. The breadth of the Doul
the button is 10 feet, at in top 20 fear and the width at the entrance is 56 feet. Death of
water on the vill 1 feet at prevaza neap, and 17 fet ab nverge apring tides.
The Dook he Chiggon Gate, sną ia prœped sat by steam
a new FOUNDRY for large iron and bries castings has recently been addeć.
The Machine Shop contains a 12-ipeli Screw Cutting Gap-latlie, Small Lathes, Drilling and Screwing Machines, Steam Saw Mill, Large Smithy, R., &.
Dry Gadows are on the premises, aräilable for stowage of serga, da.
A large stock
Timber, Metul, and siber Dook-yard Materiul always on band.
- Maakòla duzkusi, for examination, remetalled, Terpurred, repairs also done i hrbours and iran ships and steamers plened and painted, at miderate burges. Particulars can be obtain. ed at the Buck, or ex application to the under signed.
The Steam Tag Foosting is in thorong); working order, and is available at all times b tow vessels to or from sen, ut rossable rates.
JOHN FORSTER & Co.
108 Fonchow, 19th June, 1873.
BLACK and COLORED VELVETEEN Chist and Printed FLANNELS. for Press-
REAL VALENCIENNES, MALINES. MALTESE, CLUNY, HONITON 6 DU CHESSE LACES.
LAQE and 'MUSLIN GOODS of all-de- scriptions.
BROCHE SASHES (hand-sew) Embroidered BOOK MUSLIN SASHES. Moire, Faille, and Chené SASH RIBBONS. KID,GLOVES, single und danble button.
A large Stock of LADIES and CHIL
For Sale.
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 1875.
BAKER 400.
HAVING purchased the ENTIRE STOCK
of Messre. BONNETT & Co., under very admitageous terms, beg to announce that the proud Intely occupied by the above were
RE-OPENED for business on
MONDAY, the 15th Inabant, Where wo ars chowing a well noleated Stock of, COLORED SILKS, SATINĖ, COSTUMES FOR THE COMING SEASON, IN THE
Newest Style and Materials RIBBONS, LACES, PERFUMERY, FANOY GOUDS
AND STATIONERY,
in great variety.
Also,
A lurire took of
TABLE LINENS and LINEN SHFETINGS, ~FLANNELS, BLANKETS,
ko, ko, ka/?
Most of the abuvo Goods to be sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
to make room for NEW GOODS
for the Autumn and Winter Sosono.. Alas,
A large Stock-of—— ENGLISH-MADE SADDLERY, which must be sold without regard to cod.
BAKER &* 0,
24, QUEENS ROAD CENTEKL, COURT MILLINERS, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS, GENERAL DRAPERS,
LADIES & CHILDREN'S OUTFITTERS,
&&&0.
1475 Hongkong, 5th September, 1873.
FOR SALE.
-
TRENCH, LATIN, and CHINESE DIO-
DEEN'S UNDER CLOTHING and BABY lect, by PAUL-PERNY, M.A. Price, $10. LINEN, always on hand.
CORSETS and DRESS IMPROVERS. The Patent Washing GRINOLINE. RIBBONS FLOWERS and FEATHERS. Ermine and Swansdown COLLAKETTES, MUFFS, and TRIMMINGS,
JET NECKLETS, BROOCHES, and EAR- RINGS.
GOLD LOCKETS.
Insurances.
QUEEN INSURANON COMPANY.
ROM and after this date, and until farther Botion, Discomt of Twenty per cent. (20) upon current local rates of Promis, will be returned an Insurance against fire, effooted with thie Office.
"EDWARD NORTON & Co.,
Agenta. tr 1174 25th June. 187. PHOENIX FILE INSURANCE COMPANY
ке
المرة
K2 Undersigned. baving been appointed Agente to the above Company at this
Insurances.
NOTICE.
www.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Undersigned are prepared to grant Polisice against Five, in the above Dom pray at current rates, enbject to a discount of 20 per cent.
ROB. 9. WALKER & Co., Agents, Beyal Insurance Company, if 1617 Hongkong, 1st Ontober, 1873. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANGE COMPANY OF HAMBURG..
Fart, are prepared to grant Policies against THE undersigned hoving been
Pire to the crtons of $40,000, on Baildings, or in Goper stored therein.
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co. ̈ sf 717 Hongkong, 8th November, 1888. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURA NOK OFFICES 137, LEADANKALL STREET, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1843.
Olada Steamers and Sailing Ships.
Agents for the 'ntové Compsay, are pre- pared to accept risks against Fire, subject to a bonus of 50 par seat.
SLEMSSEN & Oɔ,,
Agente,
if 39 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872, VICTORIA FIRD INSURANCE COMPANY OF. HONGKONG, LIMITED.
Hongkong Ind Agencies us the
THE Undersigned is authorised to soosplints Company, with its Head Offico 1 risks on behalf of this Otice, by Firat
A. MoIVER, ¿geni, if · Hongkong, 1st July, 1867. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AROM this date, nrtil forthor notice, alus TARON our Cont. (2015) pun nafrent lupul rate of premia will be allowed upon insurances effected with this Campurry, DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agenta.
+
St 1198 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY:
Vessels on the Berth.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL 18 Company's Steamship
-* AGAMEMNON " will be despatched on or about the 5th Novem ber, Insurance risks accepted on behalf of the Company as under-
On Taa 277, %, oli visko, 18/. 7), F.F.A.
Silk 18. do. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents
74 1707 Hongkong, 25th October, 1873 FOR ALGOA BAY AND CAPE TOWN. THE
HE Nederland Sobooner
TURNER & Co.
"TRIO" will have immediate despatoli. For Freight, apply to
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
out
THE 41 American Barque
Treaty Porta in Ubine and Japan, is prepared to issue Policies of Insurance, at the current rates of Premium at the respective places.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
Scorelaries,
tf 557 Hongkong, 1st April, 1871.
MARINE INSURANCE THU GLOBE
"COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON, -
THE OOSTERLING SEA AND FIRE IN.. SURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA.
THE SAMARANG SEA AND FIRE INSU. RANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG.
;
HE Attention of Shippera is called to the To Promniums obarged by the AROM this date until further notion, a FRO
Hotura of Twenty per cent (80 will be undersigned Agents of above named Companies, made, on the Pivinar: charged on all Insur-fastener risks, subject to a brokerage of anoss efforted with this Office; such Beturn 15 per cent.
The "Oosterling," ue-well as the "Globe" being payable, on the issue of the Policy.
altor paying the Shareholders a dividend of 10 per cent. on their paid-up Capital, distribute 25 per cent. of the surplus of the profita pro rata amongst snch of the Inaurere na have paid during the year £600 and upwards in pramium. Particulars can be obtaized the Office of
SIEMSSEN & Co..
Agonis.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. f 1159 Hongkong, 24th June, 1878.
DORAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON, (NCORPORATED 1859,
APPENDIX to the FRENCH, LATIN, înd OBINESE DICTIONARY of the Spoken Mandarin Dialect, containinx-A notice of the Imperial Academy at Poltin; a notice on Chinese Bobouig; general description of Obina, &o, &c., by PAUL PERNT, M.A.pared Price, 810.
CHINESE PROVERBS, colested and class. ed by PAUL PESKY, MA Frio, 30.50,
The following Works, by the same author,
DATIN OHINESE DIALOGUES.
will shortly appear
The Firas Volamo of “A CHINESE GRAM.
FREDERIC DEGENAER,
SOATS, PERFUMERY, and TOILET RE-MAR" Apply to QUISITES of all kivéą.
&c.,
DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY BY EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN
ASSISTANTS.
ORDERS BIECUTED WITH CARE AND DESPATUN. AND AT VERY MODERATE CHAKOES.
SAYLE & Co... GENERAL DRAPERS, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET.
* HONGKOND;,
AND AT SHANGHAI:
FOR SALE.
KUAIWA HEN
of 1442. Honekoag, 2ud Beptember, 1873, FOR SALE. FINE Dessert CLARET,
Superior Pale Dry SHERRY, Fing OLD FORT.
tápply to.
SANDER & Co.
ti 999 Hongkong, 29th May, 1872.
FOR SALE TOHN DURAND & Cɔ. • FAMOUS BOR
DEAUX WINE LABOT 6. Jul Medoc, in Wond. ST. JULIEN, ST. ES. TEPHE, MARGAUX LAROSE, LAFITTE
1 dozen case, HAUNT SAUTERNES,
1865 and 1862, in 1 dozen eis:
Boederer's Celebrated. É A MPAGNE: OARTE NOIRE, CARTE BLANCHE, and GLADIATEUR, in chase of 2 doz. Poate, or 1 doz Quarta. Eugène Cliquota OHAMPAGNE, artemis flanning PORT WINES
in of
RCISES in the Tail Gelocial for the and SHERRIES, in 1 duz, bases, bottled in the
use of Students,
KY
ERNEST SATOW, Japanese Secretary to H. M.'s Legation in
... Japan. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. 14. 1760 Hongkong, 24th Onfober, 1873. KÖSS & Co.,
TAYLORS AND OUTFITTERS-
Received, e intest arrivals, PHEIR NEW STOCK of ready-minde
London Docks.
Bunchy Frores & Co.'s Renowned BRAN:
DIES, of Standard Strength and Pority, in I dozen onses.
Peter Domacy & Co Superior Pale Dry SHERRY, in 3 dozen cases.
Apply to PAUL, EHLERS & Co. 1775 Hongkong, 23rd July, 3873.
FOR SALE
HAMPAGNE
CLOTHING, of every description, and C VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN
size, all of the latest fishigua and" best ma teridas splendid fit guaranteed.
They hegala to call attention to their other articles, viz: Folt HATS, 478. Vienus BOOTS, WHITE SHIRTS, COLLARS, SCARFS, UNDERSHIRTS, SOCKS, &«.
REINS
in Cases of 1 doz, Quarte,
and, 2 doz. Pints. SANDER A Co.,
Sole Agents for China, Japan and Manila.
U 2151 Hunzkung, 15th December, 1571.
JAPITAL £1,000,000.
* Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the shoys Company, are pres to coept Marine Risks and issue Poltaics at current rates.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. 1961 Hongkowe. 7th June. 1207. MANCHESTER FİRE ASSURANCE COM. PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
大家
THE Undersigned have beer appointed Agents for the above Company Hong kong, Canton, Fociohow, Shanghai, sod. Han kow, and are prepared to grant Insurazoos at Current Rafer.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co te 1958 Hongkong. 15th October, 1868..
TH-CHINA-FIRE INSTRANGE-
"ČOMPANT, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFIC→HONGKONG, GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Chine and Japan and at Singapore Saigon and Penang.
Rieke accepted, and Polioles of Garage granted at the rates of Premium current at the above-mentioned Porta.
No charge for Policy fees.
..
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretory Hongkong, lal Novelaber, 1871, [of $85
BATAVIA 55 AND FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANTZ
THE Undersigned are now prepared to gruct, on behalf of the above Company, Policies against Fire, on First-class Buildings, to an ex- tent of $10,000.
A discount of Twenty per vent, (20%) upc the varient local rates will be allowed on a.. premium charged for insurance sach discount being dedacted at the time of the issue of p Hicy,
RUSSELL & Co,
ly 15. Hongkong, let Jángary, 1873, Agents
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED),
NOTICE.
f 10 Hongkong, 18th October, 1972,
NOTICE
TM and after this date the following rates will be charged for SHORT PERIOD {Jmänranece, via:~
do. lo.
do. do.
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rates
do. ແວ, Not exceeding 1 month i Above 1 month, and not exocoding three months, i Above3 months, and not azcoeding six months.... Above six months the full annual rate.
JAKDINE, MATHESON & Co. Agente, Alliance Five Assurance Company, 678 Hongkong, 26th August 1869
NOTICE,
THE QURES INSURANCE COMPANY.
Efollowing rates will be charged in futur for SHORT PERIOD Drinces, viz 1- Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate.
do. Not exceeding 1 month,
do.
do
tf 175) Hongkong, 24th October, 1873.
"MART BELLE ROBERTS,"
Post-Office Notifications.
A-mail'sell'olose.
For Manila. Per Eway, today, the 30th inst., at 3.30 T.M.
Far Swatow, Amoy, and Foochan.--Per Douglas, gu Sunday next, the 2nd Nov, at 7.30
AME
The Mail for Sonrabaya, Melbourne, and Sydney, par MasGregor, will store-at-13,30 on Monday, the 3rd November, instead of at the time previously notified.
r
.co
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET"
The English Contraot Picket" GWALIOR " will be dispatched with the anal Mails for Europe, &o, on THURSDAY, the 20th inst..
At Moon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted
ntil&t. on the 29th instant.
The Post-Office will bo open until 6 г.. on the 29th instant.
Letters, &c, muy be posted during the night [ản thy box left open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received until 10 AM. on the 30th instant.
Latters may be posted until 10... on Le [80th instant, without late fee.
Letters posted after 10 A.. on the 30th
Tresk, Master, will have immedate despatch na instant, will not be forwarded unless the Late shore.
For Freight, ply to
RUSSELL & Co. 1793 Hongkong, 20th October, 1973. ___
FOR DUNEDIN AND SYDNEY: THE
PHE AI Clipper Chip
"RIFLEMAN,”
Fee of 18 conta each me well as the postage. ia prepaid.
The latest time for posting Letters at this Once is 11 A.M., apd for Newapapore, Books; or, Patterns 10 A., on the 20th instant.
Eats bettors (b Betterlysta. the United Kingdom vil Brindisi, ar to Sin gapore, may be posted on board the Packet Thos. Bishop, Master, having the greater por-from 11.30 A.M. to the time of ailing, on pay ton of ber cargo sad passengers engaged, willment of a Lale Fes of 48 cents euch in allation bare immediate despatch for the above poris. to the postage.
For Freight or Fuusage, apply to
"ROZARIO & Oo. if 1582 Hongkong, 24th September, 1973. FOR NEW YORK.
MIE
41 Germán Barquo
"JOHANN SMIDT," Captain Hagemann, wilt load bers and at Whanpon for the above part, and will have quick deapatok.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN- & Co. +1675 Hongkone. 10th Datoher, 1873.
THE
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, A1 American Ship
* MELROSE."
F. W. MITCHELJ.,
Postater General Genor Post-Office,
Hongkong, 17th October, 1873. MAILS BY THE "UNITED STATES"
PACKETS
The United States' Mail Packet "ALAS. K4" will be dispatched on SATURDAY, the 8th Novanther. a 3 PM, with the Maile
For Yokobums, San Francisco, the United Stater" and the United Kingdom.
The Post Office will be open for the reception, of Ordinary Lettera, Books, Newspapers, &c.. until 2.30 PM,.
Letters can be posted on board the Packet from 2.30 r., to 250 P., or payment of a Late Fea of 12 ocats in addition to the Postage Captain Neill, baving the greater portion of above places by this route is compulsory. The Propayment of the Postage to all the her Cargo engagedy will have imediato des-Correspondence inan Sciently propuid will be putch as above.
forwarted by the English Packets.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf. ICGB Flongkong. Sth October, 1873.
FOR LONDON. IHE. 41. Geraan Barque-
THE A
*LAND WURSTEN,”
Correspondence addressed to Yokohama and the United States must be superseribed per ALASKA, and that addressed to the United Kingdom most be amperscribed in San Fran- cisco."
F.. W. MITCHELL.
· Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 29th October, 1873,
Capt. Becker, will land here and at WhamphaGeneral Post Office, for the above port, and will have quick den. patch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 1032 Hongkong, End Dctober, 1873,
SOUTHAMPTON ALSO,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT PE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENIOR, MEDI- Above 1 month and not to TERRANDAN POETS, AND
execoding monile...) Above. 3 months and not 1
executing mundo
EDWARD NORTON & Co. Agoists the Queen Ine srance Compet. of 342 Hongkong, 22nd Jasuary, 1870. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF FREMIUM. TNTIL farther notice the following Annue U Tato will be charged for Fire Inetrator
via
BOMBAY, MATRAS, UALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steamship "GWALIOR," Captain NW, BASELWOOD, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the bore place on THURSDAY, the 30th October, at noon,
proceeding to Southampton via Suez Canal
Carga will be received on beard, until noon, Detached & semi-detached Dwell-},
ing Houses rewed from town, $5 per cent. Spocie and Parcels at the office until 2 P.M. on Otherdwelling Horses, used strict
and their contents;
the 29 idem,
For Particalars regarding Freight and Pas- 1 per centango, apply at the P. & 0. S. N. Co.'s ORice,
PACKAGES ARE REQUIREN. Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF
ly as such, and their content. Godowner Ocea, Shopa, &o,, and 1 per cent
their contents.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Aponte Imperial Pire Insurance Company 1954 Hongkong. 7th Murslı, 1865..
דייי
Yessels on the Berth. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW:
THE Steamship THES
"DOUGLAS," above Forte on SUNDAY, the 2nd November, at 8 M
For Froight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 41 1783 Hongkong, 29th October, 1878
FOR AMOY (Direct)
It in hereby notified for general information that benocforward the Postage on Lotters d dressed to Rwsia; when marked to be forward. ed vin Southampton, will be reduced to 40 cents per batt-canoe.~.
FW. MITCHELL,
Postmal-General' General Fout Office,
Hougtong, 19th Septeinbee, 1872.
The Post Office of Victoria (A satvália)'having given nalice to the General Poss Olge in Lon don that articles of Jewellery waited in that Colony are chargeable with Onstama Doties, the undersigned consider it be pla this R. gulation known to the Puhlie, a atata that any letters or packets conmin suck articles sent through the Tost are liabku, with the orients, to be Dürfelled, tra
FW. MITON ELL.
Postmaster Gerenal; General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2rd January, 1873,
It is hereby noticed for general information, that the Postage on Letters addressed to Ner- way, when forwarded via Southampton, will- henceformid be 86, cents for each baif onuce, A Written Declaration of the Couteate which may either be paid in advance, or it may and Value of the Packages for the Overland he left to ba collected on delivery of the Letters. Route is required by the Egyptian Government Unpaid Lettera will be subject to on odčitional and must be delivered by the Slippers to the charge on delivery. Company's Agente, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not Zold themselves responsible for any Detention on Prejudice which may happen from the incor- rectness in such deeluretion...
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Gejoral." General Post Office,
Frongkong, 23rd August, 18707_
E UNDERSIGNED begu to inform the SERINGS, Black and Blue CLOTH, DOE. HE TOURIST'S GUIDE POLICIES granted at current rates on - Captain Burnie, will he despatched for the Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by the option of the scuder; hat the postage on
Public of HONGKONG, HO NAY, AND CANTON that he has shops established at those places in Agė nang of Fino, Kes
I HONGKONG the Central Market,
No, 12, he bus constantly on band BEEF
· MUTTON, PÓTLERY, "AREAD, VEGE.
The Firest FrenalĮ NOUVEAUTES,/ROU.
SKINS, COATINGS, TWEEDS, &c. they keep on stock, to solicit orders to be taken by measure.
S 1635 Hongkong, 2nd October, 1873,
DEST
TABLS and OILMAN'S STORES, 4o. of BS
the best qualitż-
In 110 NAM and CANTON SHOPS, The foregoing articles, with the addition of SPI RITS, SODA WATER,&c., and GAME wher. in ABABO.
Gentlemen and Families desirous of patron. izing him, are requested to apply at his adops as above, where a list of pricas of articles will he forcished, which will be applied at the same vate all the year-round, ...
HING KEE.
Ty 745 Honekine, 19th May, 1979.
KRUPP'S CAST, STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (GERMANY)
SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND.
JAPAN,
F. PEIL.
of 1671 "Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (ffermany:)
ALLAR & Co..
HOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS.
COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Quein's Road East and Nullah Lane, Opposite H.M. "Naval Dock Yard
At 387 Hongkong. 1st Mumh, 1821
NOW READI
BOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE ER-
PORT for the year 1872. Price $10,
Apply at the Daily Prens Office. nquetine. 1st February, 1979.
NOW BEANY
AND
HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT, - By Dr. DRYAN, with many Additions, Correr- tion, and Dr. WLLIAMS" Orthography.
Paton: To Taper Wrappers, ...SIGU
ly thound....
2(+0 apply at the Daily Press Oface....
53
—FOR SALE.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
FREDERIC DEGENAER. tf 1441 Hongkong, 2nd September, 1873, FOR SALE.
TEAKWOOD LOGS and PLANKS, of all.
Biz:0.
Apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER, tt 1488 Hongkong, 6th September, 1875.
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE
PORTER.
J.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS" Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Ling Flin Crown
CANTAS.
ARNILOLD, KARBERG & Qui 1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
NOW · BRADY
IMPERIAL QUARTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY,
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN `--
PRONUNCIATION.
AT ANGLO-ÜBINESS DICTIONAkt, priblished at the Daily Proms Office, Hongkong.
جميعا
HOR comprehensivences and practical serrios
►
„rme Risks to all parts of the World. In Bocordance with the Company's Articles of As REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of sociation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distri Trude, objects of Natural History, Farastare,bated annually to Contributore, whether Shere &c., &c., with the Punti, und Mandarin Prouan holders or not, is proportion to the ost amount of Premis contributed by mob, the remaining ciation
bird-being carried to Reserva Fand.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two. Porte,
The Daily Press Offic
MACAO.
FOR SALE. THE PROPERTY of a gentleman leaving
the Colony
A CARRIAGE, Two PONIES, and HAR. NESS, complete.
Apply to
LL. A. DE GRÁCA:
Royal Hotel,
Macro, 29th September, 1813. - 1620 “THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY"
For 1878,
NOW READY...
THIS Work, now in the ELEVENTH your of its existence, is ready for do Ivory,
It has boon compiled and printed at the Daily Press Office, Tas usual, from the best sné most quibentic sources, and no pains bate boon spared to make the work com- pleto in all respects.
In addition to the usual varied_end- voluminous information, the value of the *URBONICLE AND DIEZOFORT POR 1873" has been further augmented by s
CHROMO-LITHOGRAPH
OLYPHANT & OTHE Steamer
General Agents. f951 Hongkong, 17th April, 1873, FORTH BRITISH AND SUERCANTILabore port,
INSURANCE COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE BATES OF PREMIUM Detacibel & semi-detached Dwell- por cant.
ing Honees, removedfromtown, and their contenis.
Other dwelling House need striat-1 ly as such, and their contests. Í Godowns, Ofoes, Shops, &c, and į
their contents..............
paraunno,
"LAP-TEK,”.
due to-day, will have quick dospatch fur the
For Freight or Pasenge, apply to
BET.SAGE,
tf. 1775 Hongkong. 29th October, 1879,
STHAM TO YOKOHAMA,
THE P. & U.S.. Co, a Steamship
"AVOCA "
will leave for the above placa shortly after the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOVER,
On and after this date, a discount of 20 per. cent of the shore rutes will be allowed to fup. & D. S. N. 0% Oшée,
query..
GILMAN & U
Agente, North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company.
16 1989 · Hongkong, 24tb Jaze, 1972.
NUTICE, "
IMPERIAL FIRE, OFFICE,
TROM and after this date the following rate
and SHORT PERIOD
surances, viz
Superintendent.
[1719
Hongkong, 18th October, 1979.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, \HE P. &-O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"ORISSA " will leave for the above place about 24 hours after the drrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOÏVER,
--
Superintendent.
51718
P. & O. S. N. Co. Ofte,
hongkong 18th October, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. HEA 1 16 years British Ship THE
Not exceeding Ton days of the annual rate Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate! Above 1 month,)
Bad nos exvood- inggit,
FOREIGN SETTLEMENTS OF Above 3 months
OF THE
BHANGHAL
s
In addition to a Uhromo-Lithograph Piste of the NEW CODE OF SIGNALS, IN. USE --
AT THE PEAK: 'also of
VARIOUS HOUSE FLAGE (Designed expressly for theiz Work) MAPS OF HONGKONG, JAPAN, and of the THE COAST OF CHINA, besides atuer local information and atą.. tiatios corroated to date, of püblication, lending to make this work in every way suitable for Publio Mercantile, and General Offices.
this Work standaanrivalled. All taa new worde which the Chinese have of late years been compelled to coin to express the numerous ob- jects (a machinery photography, telegraphy, and in soieneo generally, which the rapid advance‡ of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are bare given in satense. Bach and every word is fully vytrated and explained, forming exer-THE cises for students of a most lustrative nature, Doth the Court and Punti prontinétations are givon, the accents being carefully marked an the best principle hitherto attained. The typo graphy displays the success of an attempt to *TLE Propranor of W185-50E Shop "begs 'to | make the Chinese and English type corresponel inform the public that his Shop has been in the man of body, thereby effceting a vast Established a dice 1855, ut- Endicott's Land, 201ì economy of space; nghieving a alcaracas not thut be laa siwaya a great quantity of BEST previously attained, and dispensing with those COAL in store for sale. Gectiamén or Ship-vaat mergins shivscant spacer which have masters wishing to patronise him, are requested heretoforo chumcterized Chinese publicatione. to apply at his Strop."
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the following facts are submitted for consideration. Chaltaire Vocabularly contains about 10,000 Chinees characters, and. Medhurst Englieb And: Chinees Dictionary-about-100,000, whilst
WING KEE COAL SHOP.
1y 1843 Hongkong. 16th August, 1878. JOSITIVE GOVERNMENT SKOURITY
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHÂS, H. MORGAN,
Igent.
The Directory is published in Two Forms, Complété ab-95; or with the Liste of Residents, Port Directories, Maps, &o,, Cat 78.
Orders for Copies may be sext-to the Daily
es Cice, or to the following Agents-
QUELON and GAMFRELL.,
WILSON, NICHOLLS & GU. WILAON, NICHOLLS & Co. Heuos&Co.
this work coatsige more than 60,000 English Macao Messrs. J. P. DA SIĻVÀ & Co. wordt, qud upwards of 600,000 Chiness obarae Broadw tera. Again, despite, all tho, grammar, and dmkyk ly 65 lengkong, 18th June, 1878. other elementary worka na yet published, the Forman
student of this difficult language absolutely re-
Thet1 BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCEquires expurples to display the various appli- | Niugno, .......
COMPANY. ^.
ontions and equivalents of differens words which Shangha kave one general meaning. Of these crumples
ren Mudraigned loving been appointe;
Agena Hongkong lok the above-uwe Company, are propárda to grant Policies gainst Sea fisk, at current ratus..
RUSSELL & Co. 1022 Hongkong, let April, 1885, IMPERIAL FILE INSURANCE COP FOR Insuring Houses and other Building doode, Wheer, Merchandise, Manufactur ing at Farming Stock, Shipia Port, ar bours, or Deek, and the Cargos of such Saipe: also. Shipe Building and Repairing: Darge
-----
this work contains mord than five times au Runtime and anny o muy other Dictionary hitherto pub Hiver Porte,
lished.
KELLY & Co., Shanghai. HALL & HOLTZ.
KELLY &'Co.
HALL & HOLTZ and KELLY
& Co., Shanghai. Nagasaki...THE O. & J. TRADING OO.
V.Mr. E. --Mona,, Japan' Gaselle.
For practical purposes the arrangement of Hugo, Deaso....THE O. & J. TRADING CO. the work is so complete, that a reference. Yokohama......Messrs. LANE, Cnawroad & Co. to its pages enables a person who under- atands. English to communicate effectively with natives who understand nothing but Obi-
Mavala..... nese; - In this respect the work will be found | Saigon...... Indispensable to all „Europeans residing in Singapore.. China, and to the natives themselves it ex London.. plains subjects fally with which very fan in
parties resident in England and interested in
Mears. J DE Loyzaga & Co.
* M. RIDEIRO & Co. „Strails Tones Olino.
Mr. F. Añsax, Clement's Lano. GRO. STREET, 30, Cornhill. Mera. TeiNE & Co.
пр
BATES, HENDY & Co.
and not exceed-
Above 6 months the full unnaírate.
Hu
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & UG.. Agente, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. if 67% Hongkong, 18th August, 1869. CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED:
NOTICE
IN conformity will the Special Resolutions adopted and confirmed at the Extricy dinary Meetings of Shureholders held pa the Lot nad 15th instants, altering Clarena Nos. 130, 131, 133, and 133 of the Articles of Association, (such change to take cffent from 1st Novem bar, 1871), the Net Profile of the Company will, from that dute, be distributed as follows, via: -
Two-thirds (2/3rde) to all contributors, whe- **ther shareholders or not, in proportion ko the net amount of premis contributed by
One-third (1förd) to Bhureholdern genorally,) according to the number of aburos bold by cinch.
AUGUSTINE. HEARD & Oo.,
General Ayons tf 314 Hongkong, 16th February, 1879.
THE LONDON ASFURANOB
INCORPORATED VÝ KOYAL CHARTER
HYB MAJESTY KING OBORGE`TOR FIRST
A.D. 1720.... THE ndgreigned having been appointed Agents for the abure Corporataru, sre prepared to grant Insurances as followe
MAILINE DEPARTMENT. Policise at current rates, payable either_here, in London, or at the principal Porte of India, China, and & osízplia......
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
مسجد .
"TAMESA," baving the greater portion of her Cargo en- gaged, will load at this and Whampoa for the above port, and will have quick daspatch.
for Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.. tt 1776 Hongkong, 28th Ostober, 187%.
FOR NEW YORK,
HE A 1 British Burgun
*JARNARVONSHIRE,"
388 tone Register, Willilime, Manter, will load nt Whampoa and Hongkong, and will have early deepatol.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & €. W3777. Hongkong, 381. Ostober, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
THE 1 American Soip
..
The Company reserve the option of fofward-
It is bereby notified that Letters Addressed ing ail gooda shipped by their Steamers for
to Franco inny be sent either paid or unpaid at Conal in their own Steamers, or in vessele Prices Current, Newspapers and Books cannot - employed for the purpose.
le prépid
Kor exela = on± Shippers are particularly required to note the terms and conditions of the Company Black Rille of Lading-
A. MOIVER, Superintendent. Peninsular and Orientul Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 17th October, 1873,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
· PAQUE BOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
STEAM FOR. SAIGON, BINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN. SUEZ, ISMAILÁ, PORT SAID, AND MARSEILLES; $ 190,
ST. DENIS AND PURT LOUIS...
N THURSDAY, the 6b Novoubor, 1873, ntoop, the Company's Stoumabip PEI-HO, Commandant HIGODIT, with MAIUS, PASSENGERS, SPECJE, and CAR- GO, will leave this Port for thingbove places., Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon dou as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
The rate of postage chargeable ou Letters addressed to Frames per French Packet is
1o cruta. Per British Packet when marked vik
Brindis
18
Per British Packet when maaked"við ·
Alexandria and Marseilles......
12.,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Genera: Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872.
14 is barely notified for general information that on and after the 1st August next, the Cominasjon chargeable on Money Orders issued upon the Exited Kingdom at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows,. Viz
On Bas not exceeding £2...19.conte. Above and not exceeding 20...36 Above 25 and not exceeding $7...64 Above 27 and not exsceding £10..72
F. W. MÜVAKLL,
Postmaster Genaral, General Post Ofee,
Hongkong. 15th July, 1870.
#
It is hereby notified for general information Shipping orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board antil 4. P.., that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad- Specie and Parcela until 8 r. on the 5th vanned) upon letters addressed to Prince Ea November, 1973. (Parcels are not to be sent ward Island, wij henceforward be ua follows, on board; they must be left at the Aganoy's Vit Ooo.) Contente and value of Packages are required.
For further particulara, apply at the Com pany's Office.
6. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Bonkou. 27th Ooicker, 1873.
THROUGH US, MAIL LINE
TROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL & S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PA01F10 RAILROAD COMPANIES...
"TUÙ S. 8. "ALASKA” will·leures Hong- A kong for Ban Francisco; via Yokokanta, om ́SATURDAY, the 8th November at $ 'oloak P., taking Passengers, Maifa und Freight, for Japan, the United States, and
"LADY BLESSINGTON," Williams, Master, will have: carly despatel na Europe. aboya..
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo, It 1657 Hongkong, 7th October, 1873.
FOR MANILA-
Spanish Brig
NUEVO CONSTANTE,"
When forwarded vi
Brindisi
42uente neh half dunes. When forwarded viù
Moragilles....... 36 sente esch-kalf-owned.. When forwarded vik
Southamptor..éents cach half-onnoe,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genera
General Post-Office.
Hongkong, Sth Jaig, 1870.
It is hereby notified that henceforward the postage on leitors addressed to Newfoundland, which must be paid in advance, will be as fol lows, viz. :-
When forwarded vii) 34 cents end jumper.
Brindi
When forwarded við
Torgciles When forwarded 'viš į Southampton........
31
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, Genotal Post-Office,
Hongkong, 22nd Febuary, 1679.
Through Pasangor Tinkete und Bill of Inding are lanned for transportation to Yoko It is hereby notified that the rates of postage bama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, chargeable henceforth on Letters addressed t to principal points in the United States, Cana- the United Kingdom, sad to plans beyond the ds, and Europe, via Overland Railrand and United Kingdom, when forwarded by French connvoting Lines of Steamers, and to porte in Packet, will be the awe na those obigeable on México and Central and South America. Letters forwarded by British Packat vit Brio-
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-dis
Uriarte, Master, will have quips despatch for ai ubat same date, via the Inland Sea Porte, the store port.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.: tf 1769 Hongkong, 27th October, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 1 British Barque
· KINFAUNS CASTLE,"
Dodd, Mastor, will load at Whampoa and Hong, Long, and will have early despator,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, * f 1770 Hongkong, 27th October, 1873.
FOR NEW TOBK. THE 41 American Clipper Ship
RINGLEADER,"
THE
F. W. MITCRELI.
Postmaster General. and maka close connection at Yokoljams.
The ALASKA" will be due st. San Fran. General Post Office
-Alongkong, 29th April, 1672 cisco December 13th, whonze daily Passenger trains and daily Freight trains are run over
Arangements having beenmode udder the Central and Union Pacific Railroad Lines ton New Torkond for all the principal citice web Maile for London arriving at Seez from in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea Chim by Private Ebipe will be forwarded to destination via Brindisi, it. jo korely notified board.
At New York, Passengers have selection of that the rates of postage, which must be paul sa..
advance, on correspondance. addressed to the various lines of Steamers to England, Frage Cuited Kingdom so forwarded, will be as fol and Germany.
towa, viz.com Bateri Passage Tickets janed at a redactin For Letter 24 cents per half vance.
ed at s of 20% on reputar cuter.
For Newspapers..............8....... ench..
rat exceeding 1 ounce 4 eta, Freight will be recalved en boord until 4 PM, un the 7th prozimo Parcel Packages For Books and
2 will be received at the office until 6 P.Mayo dry all Parool Packages should be marked to
For further information de to Pasange or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, Prayo West
T. A. HARRIS, Hongkong, October 29th, 1998,
and other Tessele on Navigablo Rivera and dead of them are pertently acquainted. To Canals, and Goods on board auch Vesels, throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in bins it cannot but be invaluable socasionally. San Francisco, Mr. L. P. FISHER, 21, Nor- Polione Frauéd for long or short periode strateter, Mantor, having the greater portion addrase in full; value of esme is required, in FOREIGN COUNTRIES, PLUM 2088 OE DAXAS) It comprise upwards of thousand large
BY FILE
The Undersigned, Agents for theabove Com.quate
Tany are propured to grant Policies against. FIRE to the extent of 800,000 on anyone First
Class Risk,
· GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Oo, Hongkong, lol January, 1887.
pages.
utama
TRUNNER & Co,
60, PATERNOSTùn Row;
chants' Exchange.
Farit. Mosers. 8. M. PETTINGILL & Co.
"Daily Press " Orrian, HONGKONG,
'Chotos and Nowenang Mental and Poking
.JP
W. F. BELL,
97. Park Row, HALL&HOLTZ and KELLA
& Co., Shangbai * HALL & HOLrz und Kazir
& Co., Blangbad.
current rates.
A discount of 20" allowed."
*LIFE DEPARTMENT Policies issued for sums noteroeeding, £5,000, on reasonable terms.
"HOLLIÐAT, WISH &10% te 1863 Hongkong, 28th July, 18727 |
of her eargo engaged, will load at kapoo and Hongkong, and, bhvo carly despatol as above
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. st 189 Hongkong, 28th September, 1870.
igent
Patterns....
overy additional4
F. W. HITCHELL,
Ganeral Post Ofus,
Postmater General,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
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