No. 5388
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
號八十六百三千五第 日五十二月二十年戌甲治同
Arrivals.
January 30, MARCO FoLo, German bk, 958,
Jager, from Whampoo.
SEN &
Banks.
THE CHEQUE BANK; LIMITED.
the accessary amount.
January 30, Amor, British str. 814, Drewes, THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LONDON, AND Shanghai 27th Jan., General-S-ORINA supplies Camous Books of the January 30, RAJA, British str., 859, v. CHEQUE BANK, LIMITED, on payment of
Menzell, Awatow 29th January, General.
By Order,
·SJ. NICOLLS. -HOT-RING. January 30, YUNG-ONG, Chinese str., 661,
146; Hongkong, Mod January, 1875. Gibbon, Shanghai 28th January, Gene ral-O. M
M. B.Co
TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING January 31, VALENTINE, French brig, 387. J. H" OORPORATION.
Goaligo, Keelung 28th January, Coals. PAID-FP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars.
-CARLOWITZ & Co.
RESERVE FUND 775,000 of Dollars,
January 31,
Jon Fooch Brit. str., 559, F. Ash-
28th January, Amoy 29th, and Swatow 30th, General-DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co.
Beorniary.
Court of Directors :--- Chairman W. II, FORTIE, Exy Deputy Chairman-Ap. ANDRE, H. 6. Balilios, feq.
A. P. Heard, E.
January 31, YANGsza, British steamer, 782, J. F. Cordes, Reg
Corner, Whampoa alat January, Gene- ral-Stensaur & Co.
January 81, Orra-or, Chinese gun-boat
30, Oban-wing-fai, Canton 31st January.
Departures.
January 30, FRIEDRICH, Anst: corvette for
& Cruise
January 30, ATLANTIC, for Vancouver Island.1 January 30, TASAIS, str, for Yokohama. January 31, DonGLAR, str., for East Coast, January 31, DIAMANT, for Whampoa. January 81, FI-TING, for Whampoa January 31, AMAZONE, str., for Shanghai. January 81.
AMOT, for Canton.
str.,
January YUNG-CHING, str., for Canton.
31, January
MADAGABOLY, str., for Bangrek. 31, January
31, TITANIA, for London. January 31, RAPID, for Bangkok.
Clearances.
AT THE HARBOUR Master's UrvICE, JANUARY 30TH,
Douglas, str., for East Coast.
Diamant, for Whampoa
Formeaz, str., for Manila,
Rapid, for Bangkat.
Madagascar, atr., for Bangkok.
Fi-ying, for Whampon.
Passengers.
ARRIVED.
Per Amoy, str., for Shangbai :- 40 Chinese.
Per Rajuh, str. for Bwstor:-
12 Chiaoke.
Par Fosso, sir, from East Coast re- 3 Chinese
Par Fang-ching, str., from Shanghai- 100 Chinese
DETARTED..
Per Douglas, str... for Eat Coast-
For Swato-Opt. Ramsey. For Amuy.- Mr. Baxties Fur Fovihow.-Mr. and Mrs. Broascent, Mr. and Mre, Mangar, «Momra, Nicholson and C. D. Woud, and 109 Chinoy.
Per Formoss, str., for Macils
t Obimnese.
Per Madagascar, stc., for Bangkuk —
19 Chinose.
TO DEVART..
Per Bapid, for Bangkok 20-Chinése.
Reports.
The French brig Valetins reports left Kee-
Inng on 28th January, aud bad moderato mon-
anon and fine weather thirungboat,
|· | EL. Hoppius, Reg.
"F.. D. Bramos, Esq.
Chief Manager. Elongkong James Greig, Esq., Manager,
Shanghai-Ewen Cameron, Eaq. London Baker London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Carrout Deposit Accounts at the rate of percent, por Ganam on the daily balanse. On Fixed Deposite:-
For 3 months' 2 por vent, per apuam
12
4 5
FI
Locks. BILLS DISCOUNTED. Uredite granted onapproved Seenrities, and evary description of Banking and. Erahange basiness transacted.
Drafts-granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chiof Maragor.
Oficer of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Rosd Esal,
Hongkong, 15th Jannary, 1875.
TO LET
With Prompt Possession.
THE Detached PREMISES situated on T- land Tant 159, Gribas Street, (at preces occupied by Memes, B FORELHAES & Cd.) consisting of DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICE, and Four GODOWNS.
Apply to
TG. LINSTEAD.
93 Hongkong, 16th January, 1876.
TO LET
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 1875,
Intimations.
WE, the Undersigned, invs. Eats bised Conradven at this Portas MERCHANTS and COMMISSION AGENTS, under the style and Fire of JOHNSTON & Co.
w. OUNNINGHAM JOHNSTON, J. ALEXANDER. 31 Amor, tät January, 1875
NOTICE.
MR HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE MEN JOHN GORDON TALBOT HASSELL have this day bein ndmited Part- nera in our Firm.
Mr. GEORGE HALES is thorised to sigu var Firm by procuration, at Foochow.
DIRLEY & Os Sa 3 Hongkong: Lat January, 1845-~~
NOTICE.
HR luterest and Responsibility of Mr. A. A. HAYES, Jr., in oar Firm, in Hong- kong and Uhina, ceased on the 31st December
OLYPHANT & Col
ultimo.
1 Hongkong, 11th Jannury, 1875.
NOTICE:
175 hays this day adinitted Mr. ALFRED W
-Rown and Mr. Fusunuic Burgess SMT2H, Partners in our Firm,
THOMAS A MERCER.
2 Canton. 1st January, 1875.
Underaged. Es been appointed AGENT at this Port for Meaara. HENRY S. KING & Co., of London.
OFFICE NO. 6. Stanley Strest.
†
W. H. NOTLEY.
tf 1765 Hongkong, 24th October, 1874.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day Establimbed myself at this Port an MERCHANT and UENERAL: COMMISSION AGENT, mder iba Firm of
WIELER & Co.
OSCAR-WIELEN.. 2137 Hongkong, 19th December, 1894.
NOTIO
HOMPSON & H
fatimations,
禮
號一初月二英
INDMAGEVEN, FRICKEL & HONGKONG,
Have just Opened a Choice Assortment of LADIES' KID GLOVES,
with 6 Buttene.
HAVE FOR JÁLE, EX LATE ARMVĀLE, KREG'S DRY CHAMPAGNE, Pinta, and
Quarta.
Intimations,
港香
CANTON, AND“ MAÇAO
LIMITED.
STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
-
[PRICE $2 PER MONTH
Intimations.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
hereby iren, that the Ordinary
SVARBRO and HOME SPUR MADE UP CHAMPAGNE, Fints, THE DIVIDEND at the rate of 12 per cent. Nearly MEETING of the SHARD
COSTUMES.
OLOTH JACKETS, HYMALAYA
LADIES
Qanrta
HENNESSYS BRANDY, 1, 2 and 3 Stare. COURVOISIER'S D..
1 nod 4-
SHAWLS.
་་
AUSTRIAN CHAIR RUGS: FRENCH TRIMHED
HATS
FELT
LA GRAND MARQUE BRANDY. VICTOR BOULLAND
Da.
ORABBIE'S GINGER-
10.
CHERRY
Do.
ROYAL GLENDUE WHISKEY.
KINARAN'S LL
Do.
BOURDON
Do.
DRY PALE SHERRY.
Plain and Bandað, CHOICE, FEATHERS, FLOWERS,
BIBBONS and FICHUS,
in great variety. BERLIN SLIPPERS and CUSHION
RAPTRENSI ----
GENTLEMEN'S BLACK, DRAB, AND FAWN FELT HATS, in the htest and most approved shapes t THE DOVER, STAMFORD, AROYLE, STRASBU 8G, RTIE, and BEAUFORT,
All the new Shapes in TIES, SCARFS, OBATATS, COLLARS. and SHIFTS.
WARM UNDELULOTHING and DRESSING GOWNS. GENTLEMEN'S CALF and STOUT WALKING BOOTS,
2101 Hongkong, 15th December, 1874.
FINE OLD PORT AYH GIN
in White Bottles.
OLD TOM GIN, BOKER'S BITTERS. DINNER ULARETS, Pints & Quarts. AFTER DINNER
Do SAUTERNE BASS ALE,
JETTRETS SCOTCH ALE, GUINNESS' STOUT,
at the Office of the Company for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
AUGUSTINE HEARD, & Co..
General Avenée,
par Annum, or $450 per Share, declared HOLDERS in the CORPORATION will be held at the Ordinary Finif-yourly. Mosting of Share. At the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on. TRUES- holdere hell THIS DAY, will be payable at the DAY, the 18th current. at Two 'lock FM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPO for the purpose of receiving the Report of the | RATION, DE and atter SATURDAY, the 23rd Court of Directors, together with Statement
instant, Shareholders are requcated to apply of Account to 31s Deamber, 1874.
By ardor of the Board of Directors, JAMES GRNIG
Chief Manager, 178 Honekone, 18: Feferuare, 1875. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
ATOMICE, is haroby given, that the "REGIS
TER of SHAKES of the, CôRPORATION will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 38th car. rent, (both days included.) during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
tr 184 Hongkong. 21st January, 1875, THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LINFIED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, THE Sith Ordinary Annual MEETING of Sbelolders in the above Company will Pinte & Quarts.be held at the Offers of the Company, No 7, Queen's Road, on MONDAY, the 15th Feb rary next, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1874, the Beport of the General hingers, and to elect a Consulting Committee aud Auditors.
*
COMSR & Co's EXTRA Į
LONDON STOUT. JEFFREY'S XX STOUT, ALLSOPP'S ALE, in Hhde, Da. Do in Kilde Fine Old Manik CHEROOT,
Da. NOTICE TO SHIP MASTERS.
Do.
Do. Do. Do. CIGARS OPIUM AND SPIRITS FARMS IN RUSSIAN CIGARETTES
- COCHIN-CHINA.
ROGER'S TABLE OUTLERY.
D
Do. ELECTRO-PLÄTED TN Farsanaos of the Ordinances enacted by
of the Oation is bereby giroa (GLASS WARE.
200 in Bix. 100 in 500 in
>
WARE.
that Ship Maxtezu lave to maké known at the UKOOKERY-WARE, Barbour.master's or Farmers' Offices, on their ENGINEERS FITTINGS. arrival in Saigon, any quantity of Opium or BENCE VICES, Spirits of any kind which may have been ship- HAND
Do.
pid on board of their Vesela, failing which WHITWORTH'S TAPS and DIES. they are liable to the Penalties specified therein. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES. ~~{Ord:~3~Onti; 1974 Art TIL ITI, XVI) GAS STOVES
XIII.) (18. Sept., 1878,-
Les Farmiera de l'Opium et des Alcools,
BANIAP & CIE.
Mhis day been admitted & Partner in our
R. ALFRED THOMAS MANGER Ane Va le Président du Conseil d'Admon.,
A. SPOONER, Firm.
B 106 Sticon, Jannary, 1873.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 1829 Hongkong, 2nd November, 1974.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY S
HAVE always on hand a STOCK of
CLEAR SOLID BLOCK LON made from FEE FITTERED Warsis, without
Obomicale whatever;
THE Promises known as the "THE WOOD. HAVE Established ageet dis Part up the nae of Ether, Armenis, or any kind of
Tropikul painted and in Good
Order.
Apply Le
REMEDIOS & Co. 181 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876. TO LET. THE whole, or part, of the Residengs known
THE HERMITAGE?
Apply to
T ALGAR
Merobant and Commission Agent.
A. MAGG. HEATON.
tf 491 Hongkong, 31st Mareb, 874
NOTICE.
THOMAS PICKLING DROWN, Firm, ecnood on the 10th November, 1873.
E VINCENT &
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. ORT
Swatow, Ohina, 10th October, 1974. MR. COLIN CAMPBELL WILLIAMS is
VINCENT & C
AT, Honood Bout. WIL our Fran
"H"977 Hangkan, 23rd June, YSMÆ
TO LET
HOUSES NO &nd 2. Aberdeen Street,
and No. 38, Hollywood Road,
Apply to
A. F. ALVES.
1 31 Hongkong, 5th January, 1875.
TO LET.
Swatow, China, 10th Gersher, 1874. [ef 1689
MIGLAR & 0.0..
PLUMBERS
COPPERSMITHSAND BLASS-FOUNDERS GAS-FITTERS AND BELL-HANGERS, PREMISES at present cosupied by QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, AND NULLAH LANE,
Queen's Road
if 1079 Hongkong, 7th July, 1874.
Apply to
G. HALOONER.
TO LET VJWWO DWELLING HOUSES and OFFICES,
The Chinese steamship Yung.ching reports Nos, 14 and 36, Stanley Street, lately in
1,100
Temühen Pri Sonteriker 187.4——
A. S. WATSON & UO,, CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS
NO
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
AND
HE. THE GOVERNOR,
loft Shanghai on 28th January, and had light bo occupation of Menara BarNAL & Co,, which to announce that they have just re- !
variable winds and fewer throughout Arrived in Hongkong at 7.30 þ.m. on the 30th
instaut
D
ocived a Choice Assortment of
PRICE TWO CENTS PER POUND, SPECIAL AQZEEMISTS made with Steamship Owners or Agents.
DEPOT, No. 17, QU MEN'S ROAD, HONG, KONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.
WORKS at EAST POINT.
AMERICAN KITCHEN STOVES. SARENTS CABOOSES. SUCTION and DELIVERY. HOSE, BUBBUCK'S PAINTS and OILS.
30 Also,
ALWAYS ON HAND, .......... GOLDEN GATE BAKERS. EXTRA FLOUR 14 172 Hongkong, 90th January. 1976.
ROGERS; 0.
D.D.S., DENTIST,
G.
No. 7, AREUTHNOT ROAD; t247 Hongkong, la? Dvember, 1874.
KYLE & BAIN
Proprietors. 1992: Hongkong, 2nd December, 1874 A CHEMISTS ASSISTANT WANTED.—
European. Write and address." SHANG HA, care of this Paper.
2197 Hongkong, th December, 1874 INKE ADVERTISER, who has had Thre
Yeava experience of Office Work in China, desires a Reengagemens se fierk or Junior Book-keeper.
Address B. A.," Daily Press Office.
if 86 Hougtong.l 14th January, 1865
L'OR SALE, an Alexandes "OLDRCH HARMONTUM" with 23 Stops, and an extra Set of Vibrators.
For. Particulars, address "B," at the Ofe of this Papar.
138 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1875
have recently been thoroughly repaired. Pos PERFUMERY and TULIT REQUISITES A session may be had from blay 1st.
With Immediate Pearson.
If 976 Hongkong. 19th June 179,
TRANSLATION.
DOCUMENTS Translated from ENGLISE
into CHINESE and GERMAN.
PREMISES No. 44, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of Meears. G. DUBOUT & Co.
HOUSE NO. 4, Gough Strechy
Or from GreMAN, ÜHINES, FRENCH, HOUSE No. 35. Wellington Street, thorough-SPANISH, ITALIAN OF PORTUGUESE, into ENG- repaired, Intels in the sccupation of Mers.agu, by competent handa Boas & Co.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O
The British steamship Amoy reports left Shanghai on 27th January. Had motorsta monson and fus weather throngboat.. Of The Telade on the 29th, passed the steamship Chinly kang,bound North. Do the morning of the sby presed two stormers, bound North, uATER wakuown.
if 2050 Hongkong, 98th December, 1874. TO LET.
The British steamship Yesso reports left Foo
With Iramediata Prencesion. show on 29th Jannary, Anioy on the 291b, and, Stow on the SU.. Experienced moderate Desirable FAMILY RESIDENCE, Bonham Bond Went. lutely occupied by monsoon and fine weather. In Foochow, the stearsahips Kwangtong and I-yuen. In Amoy, N.. Eve, Esq., containing Ten Hoops, Bath- ・FEM Growler. In Swalow, the steamships rooms. Unt-house, and Stabling, ko
Glonggla and Yufking,
The British aleamship. Bajah, reports left Swatow 20th January. Had light monsoon
and fine weather. Passed about seven ailes
Apply to
THOMAS GREEN,
P.&O.S. E. Os!'s Offico. f. 2043 Hongkong, 7th Dabomber, 1874.
to the West of Padro Branco a junk capsized PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. on to bor beam ends, the masts lying lovel
with the water. Strmed up to her to see if TB Undersigned having been appointed He was unbeard bit found her deserted. La Agents to the above Company at this Swatow, the German cocrates-driads and the Port, are prepared to grant Polinite against Chicess gan-bost Chan-t, Chinesa staamor Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or Ho-day, and the British accamahig Glorgyla on Goods stored therein,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06.
Vessels that have arrived in Europe from Ports in China, Japan and
Manlie.
"Perlast Mail's Advies)
Pa
10
of 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1888.
LONDON AND PROVINCIAL. MAHARE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE 16
From Date of Berita!. Forward Ho.....Tocehow...De Faith Whampoa De
Vessels Expected at Hongkong.
Corrected to Date.).
Brom
Varo? Name, Cleopatra.Fenarth.
Ongton.....
Brina...ANADIA New York...July 10-
,London,.
-Undersigned Loving been appointed Agante in Hongkong for the above Lom pany, are prepared to grant Marine risko at Jarzentrates.
AUGUSTINE HRARD & Co. 471 Hongkong, 1st March, 1874. MANCHESTEK FIRE ASSURANCE COM. PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON
Datas. April a FalmouthJune 20:
July 13 402 30. Sept.HR Undersigned--have-bean-appointed. Sept. 14-
Agents for the above Jompany at Hong Supt 15 kong, Junton, Foochov, Shangbai; and Han Sept. 18 tow, and are prepared, to grant Insurances nt ....Sept. 19 urrent Rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. *F. 1958 Aonokann. 15th October, 1864 THE SECOND OOLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
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Nord TOWING."
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Available for TOWING at Reasonable Rated Apply Board, or to
BOSTON JAOK & Üɑ. Anchorage of Peddar's Wharf, e 82 Hongkong, 18th January, 1877
BATAVIA
FOR SALE
NO W READY. PRICE $5.00.
O'O BOK KAI, HANDBOOK OF THE CANTON VEIL
NACULAR OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE.
EING a Barios of Introductory LeMADES COT
Domestic and Kasiness purposed.
Br N. B. DENNYS, PH.D.
This Work has been approved as a test hook for the examinations in Chinese by the Government Examination Board of Hongkong,
For Sale at the
3m 2114 Hongsong, láth December, 1874. HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC
COMPANY
Corner of Wyndham and Wellington Strasts, (Nearly opposite the German Oluh;} Open daily, Saturdays excepted.
ROHDEACON GEAT'S NEW WORE A Prices will bo au fellows
WALKS
IN THE
CITY OF CANTON,
$8. Copy
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. lu 182 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1875.
FOR SALE,
Special attention paid to PROTESTS, EXAMPAGNE. TENDER PROTESTS, and other Documents con. |taining NAUTICAL, ENGINEERING, or other
TECHNTUAL, Terme,
Terms for Europeas longaiges.→→ Fair oupy, per legal folio,....... Extra copice,
$1.00
HEIDSIROK & Co.'s MONOPOLE, Chinx,
Apply to
DEETJEN & Co. Bole Agents for China and Japan. 0.25 tt 144 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1875. Special agreements made for Chinese Trans.
FOR SALE. * Intions or lengthy documents in other langungOS,
Address TRANSLATION," are of DadyENRY RITCHIE'S SUPERIOR PALE Press Office.
Br 2115 Hongkong, 15th Dicamber. 1874. NATIONAL CLOCK COMPANY, OF CONNECTICUT, UB.A. MURRAY DAVIS.
B
REDUCTION OF PRICES. FTER ths Date and until further notice,
"J (if in one)
'> for, 1, doa. $4,00 | urder)
for 2 doz. 7.00 9.00
Cameo Portraits,
JARDINE, MATHESON À 0... General Managers,
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited 124 92 Hongkong, 15th January, 1875. THE HONGKONG FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED;
· NOTICE.”
THE Transfar Books of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 15th Feb:
rary next, both days included.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co... General Hongere Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited. 324 99 Hongkong, 15th, January, 1675. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, TEE SIXTH ORDINARY MEETING 07 TSHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be hold at the Company's Office, 89- ¡Queen's Road, Victoria, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of THURSDAY, the 18th February, next, for the purpose of-receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the Dirgators,
or the Year ending 31st December, 1874:
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company WILL BE CLOSED from the 5th to the 18th February, both days inclusive.
By Order,
JAS B. COUGETRIE,
Becretary. 288 147 Bougkong, 23rd January, 1975. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
By order of the Board of Directors
JAMES GREIG,
Ohief Manager. 179 Hongkong, 1st February, 1875. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANOS COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIFTH ORDINARY MEETING OF TRHOLDERS in this Conceaur will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, 48, QUEEN'S ROAD. Victoria, at 9 ́o'chck ri, on MON- DAY, the 22nd Febra«ry next, for the purpos of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of Directora for the Year ended 31st December, 1874,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company WILL BE CLOSED, from the 8th to the ad.. February next, both days inclusive.
By Order
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
Searcturies, 177 Hongkong. 30th January, 1875.
'NOTICE.
HAVE this day established myself at thi
Part as COMMISSION AGENT and PUBLIC TEA INSPECTOR, under the Style and Firm of GEPP & Jo.
ARTHUR M. GEPP. 2176, Canton, 1st February, 1878..
TO LET
Will Prompt Possession. THE BUSINESS PREMISES, hitherto a
cupied by Mesra, Joan Bu& Co., ennsisting of 5 Rome, 2 Godowns and Com pradore's Officos.
Apply to
LAI HING & Ou.
禮 -if 174 Hongkong, 30th January, 1875 FOR SWANW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW THE Steamship,
"YESSO."*
Captafe hebt be despatched for the NOTIOR IS HEREBY GIVEN hat the above Porta, on THURSDAY, the 4th instant,
N NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of at daylight.
3
the Shareholders of subare Company will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 19th February proximo, at o'clock rm for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, together with a The RANKFER BOOKS of the Company wall bo 01 OSK from the 5th to 19th prosimo, both daya inclusive.
By Order of the Committee,
AUGUSTINE UBARD & Go..'
General Ageruel " 230186 Hongkong, 8th January, 1875. OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY..
TRANSFERS.
TOTICE is bereby given, that in faire no Transfer of the Shares of to Company 12.00 will be Registored, unlea the Signature of the
5.00 Transferer has been duly Witnessed. By Order,
ROWLEY MILLER,
Audzine. Im 29 Sbongbai, S1st December, 187 1.
NOTICE.
الصبية .
SALLO, Deceased.
3
B.
Cabipet Portraits,
10.00
25.00 0.50
Jo
per
8.00 Portraits 8 by 6, pizio.............
...ech 6.00 worked up and mounted... Balargements made from any Photo- graph (faded or otherwise) colored in oil and framed complete
amas, Flows from Negatives in Stock 8.00 In the duode of LOUIE GUSTAVE VAS
· do ̈· ...Odour groupé at private houses on
Saturdays by arrangement.
WURKS
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|
0.50 0,25 N.Bilable Colours for Dress are black. broum, and green.
Daring the cold season the best light for por- truitare is from 10 till 1
Views of Private Husses and Grounde to HSHERRY
T. G. LINSTEAD, 9138 Hongkong, 21st Dromber, 1874.
H.
ESSEN (GERMANY) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN,
F. PEIL, +1671 Hongbong, Shanghai, Cologne ((fermany,) NOTICE.
BOLE AGENT, 31 and 88, SUTTER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
prepared to fill Orders for all OLOOKS - Manufactured by:
STEAMERS Learing this port requiring ANSONIA ULOCK Co. GILBERT OLOUR Co. COAL, on obtain it from the Under WATERGUET CLOSE Co. E, INGRAHAM & Co. | signed. Send for Illustrated Catalogue and Prise
Lists.
(3m 2048 TORN STINKER, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
Solo Agent on the Pacife Coast for Winchester Repeating Arms and Amunition; Di Pont'e Blasting and Sporting Powder; Lake Superior and Paeilio Fuse Company's Safely Frac
fly 25 June 15 REMINGTON & SONS MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY
AMMUNITION. ARMOURY AT ILION, NEW YORK, Uz B, A.- AGENTS IN CHINA,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Im 64 Hongkong, 13th January, 1975, 20
AND TANNENT SALE AN
• PORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS Merchant Nagy. Navy Boiled THE Undersigned, baving been appoitted
Agents in Hongkong for the above Com
Long Flas Crowa pany, o SPECIAL ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS to the low rates of premium charged for all steamer, risks, besides which a Brokerage of THIRTY-THREE and ONE- THIRD PER CENT. (85%) will be allowed on riske to parts in Chine, Japan, the Philip.
pines, and the Btruita. On rist is all other porte the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PSE CENT. (15 only.
Agents,
SIEMSSEN & Co.
ct 1028 Hongkong, Int July, 1874, THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED HY ROTAL CHARTER -
OF
138 MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIEST
A.D. 1720.
THE andersigned having basis appointed Agents for the aburn Corporation, cre prepared to grant Insurances as follow
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
Policies at current rates, payable either her, in London, or the principal Ports of India, China, and Austrüli.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Poliosos Tessied for long or short periode at entrent rates.
A discount of 207 allowed. Te
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policiesismod for same not preceding £5,000, on ressonable terms.-
KOLLIDAY, WISE & 0%, 1349 Hongkong, 96th July, 1872.
(OANVÁR,
ARNHOLO, KARBERG & Oi tf 1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1887.
STORAGE.
Godowns (letely know as those of foam
W; G. HALE LO
Sasyon 1561 10th September, 1873,
OF SHANGHAL
if 2068 Bengkong, 10th December, 1874 CTAE Undersigned have been appointed Sole
For Freight or Pisatge, apply to
DOUGLAS LATRAIK & Co.
43 175 Hongkong, lat February; 1875,
FOR NOOKSTOWN, AND SYDNEY.
"ADRIA," Captain E. W. Dreeze, will load are for the abave Perts, and will hire early, despatch. For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE. 3 173, Hongkong, 20gle January, 1873.
NOTICE.
NEITHER the Captain. Owners, or Agents. of the French Bargne Bases (Captain | GRIESEN) will be responsible for any debta oontrasted by the Officers or Crew of the sald Vossel
14 Hongkong, 19th January, 1873 UHARCOAL BISCUITS,
BEST
THE
REMEDY FOR
INDIGESTION,
MADE DAILY
AT THR
HONGKONG AND CHINA BAKERY COMPANY.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 144-104 Hongkong, 27th January, 1875
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE
LL Persona having any CLAIMS Aginal the above Estats are requested to send in Particulars of the same to the Undersigned. wn or before the 1st Day of February, 1875, fter which date no Claims will be recognised.
And all Persons being indebted to the mid Estate are requested to make Immediate FeyN AND AFTER MARCH 1st, 1875, the ON AND AFTERING the old, the mcat.
J. FAIRBAIRN
Administrator.
td 1777 Hongkong, 27th October, 1874.
NOTICE.
Eteamers from HONGKONG for SAN FRAN CISCO, VIA YOKOHAMA, will be the FIRST and FIFTEENTH of eack Mouth, until further Betice.
When these Dates Fall on SUNDAY, the
1 HEBERT NOTIFIED that the Basi-Day of Sailing will be the PREOKDING news. Goodwill, and Stook-in-trade of the SATURDAY:
Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Caina by Meerrr. J. & H. TEX NEST, Glasgow, and. Masers, Davis CORSAN&JAM BRING CHEUNG KI, Sweetmeat Deal er, Űapton, has been transferred by its Oper SONB, Arbroath.-
YOUNG WING to the Undersigned, who will ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
not beľa himmelf responsible for any Debia con- If 419 Hongkong, January, 1867-
tracted, or any transaction entered into, or
of
VANQPSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION THE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform the
HONGKONG, HO NAM, AND CANTON that he has shops established at thone pleona in the name of HING KEE.
ON AD
NOTICE
and after this date the above Association will allow a Brokerage of THIRTY THREE and ONE-THIED FER CENT 3341) on Local Risks only.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agenta. 1800 Bongrong, 4th June, 1874. DOSITIVE GOVERNMENT SEQURITY
U LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
·LIMITED.
CHAS, H. MORGAN
Agent.
ly 943 Hongtong, 18th Jane, 1874 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY AT HAMBURG,
ER Undersigned having been appointed
AGANTS for the above Company, aro, pres
R. & WALES & Co.) of about 3,000 tons Capt-pared to GRANT INSURANCES to the extent
city, situated on the Prays, West Wavebi
TG. LINSTEAD. 1909 Hongkong, 18th November, 1874 QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Under and he prepared to
goed GRANT
of 265,000, on fint-cises risks at current rates
MELCHERS ... tf 674 Hongkong, 1st May, 1874 BATAVIA SEA AND FIDE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
HE Undersigued baring been appointed
extent of 45.000 Dollars ou Buildings or ob Agents for the above Company, are pro Gods stored therein, at Current Local Bates, pared to grant Insurances se follows:- ka aubject to a Discount ef 20 so the premía. EDWARD NORTON & Co.,
Agents
if 8 Hongkong, January, 1875.
THE UKINA FIRK INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
MAKINE RISKS.
Policies at carest rates, payable eilber here, in London, or at the principal porte of India, Anstralia, and the fast. the
A BROKERAGE of T'KIETY-THREE and Os TRIED PES CENL will be allowed on all LOCAL RISKE
FIRE RISKS
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG. GENCIES all the Treaty Ports of Folicies granted on First-class Buildings to A China and Japan, and at, Singapore,
Esigon and Panang.
2
an extent of 320,000.
La HONGKONG, at the Central Market, No. 18 be has constantly on hand BEEF, MUTTON POULTRY, BREAD, VEGE TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, &c. of the best quality,
Goods purchased by the and YOUNG WING, whone interest honecforth bases in the said Shop. This notice is given to avoid any die putes in the future.
G. B. EMORY,
Acting Agent, 241 141 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1875.
Notices to Consignees. STEAMER NANKIN, FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. N. METTATONSIGNEES of Goods the obove
156 Canton, 7th January, 1873.
SUN FIRE OFFICE.
P
Steamer are hereby notified, that the Car- go is being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowas of the HONGKONG "WHARF AND GODOWNH, whence delivery may be ob
THE Undersigned is prepared to Graat tained
Policies agulast Fire to the extent of
Goods remaining in Store after the 2nd Feb. a will he enbject to rant.
In HO NAM and CANTON SHOPS, the Horegoing articles, with the addition of SPI-45,000 on Firstiolaes Risku.
HITS, SODA WATER, o, and GAME when
A Discount of Twenty per cent. (2015apon OPTIONAL UAFO will be forwarded an the Current Loss Rates of Premia will be al- unless applied for by the Consignees before towed upon Insurances effected with this Cfice. Noon TO-DAY, the 5th inet.
in season,
Gentlemen and Familine desirous of patron feing him, are requested to apply at a shops as above, where a list of prioca of articles will be furnished, which will be supplied at the same rate all the year round,
VHING KEE My 2421. Monjzkong, 18th May, 1974.
NOW ON SALE.
AHE "CHRONICLE & DIRECTORY
Apply at
For 1975.
...
THE DAILY PRESS OFFICE.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY,
THE Undoraigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant Falcite against Fire to the extent of 300,000 on any FIRST-CLASS RISK,
at Current Rates.
ABETURN OF TWENTY PER CENT. (20 will be made on the premian charged en all Insurances, such RETORN being payable on the issue of the Poligr
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
· Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. 393 Hongkong, 1st March, 1874, COMMERCIAL UNTON ASSURANCE
COMPANY
T. G. LINSTEAD,
Agent, Sua Fire Ofice 1885 Hongkong, 36th August, 1874. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 137, LEADER HÄLLÆSTREET, LONDON
PAY ESTABLISHED 1843. ^
AB Undersigned as authorised to accept Fisks on behalf of this Ofoe, by First Clase Stenore and Sailing Ships.
A MotVER, Agant if Hongkong, 1st July, 1887.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Consignees are alav informed that, before. delivery can be obtained they will be required to sign a bond for contribution to General Avarage.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Ö‰» - 148 Hongkong, 25th January, 1875
8. 8. AMAZONE. NONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Gap, From London, in connection with the above Stonmer, are hereby informed at their Goods are being landed and stored at their risks at the Company's Godowns, hence delivery may be obtained from SATURDAY, the 30th
TR Undersigned Agoals are la receipt of inalt No Cargo w
instructions from the Board of Directors, Optional Cargo will be forwarded, unless authorizing them to issue Policies to the extant latimation is received from, the Designees, the extent of £15,000 on Adjoining Riskt at of 10,000 on any one First-class Risk, or to before Noon TO-DAY... Current Bates,""
A Fiscount of 30*), allowed.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents,
48 Hongkong, 8th January, 1875, YANG TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA
TION OF SHANGHAI, CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 800,000 FAELS.
POLICIOS Frosted on Marine Risks to all of the World, at current
Billa of Lading will be Countersigned by the, Undermigned Goods unclaimed after TUES DAT, dip End of February, at 10A.M., will be aubject to rent end, gding charges. No Fire Inserance bna bean effrated.
O, BERTRAND. PR Prinossal agent, 171 Hongkong. 29th January, 1875-
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES," NONSIGNEES of the Cargo
Voie ausdinta vil, until farther notice, Crquested to oond in their Bille of Lading
KK Undersigned, Agente at Hongkong for provide not of the ouraings, first for an interesi to the undersigned for countersignatura, and TH A Discount of TWENTY PIB CENT. (20%) the store Cumpant's Fire Department, dividend of 15% for shareholders on Capital, take immediats, delivery; this Cargo has been
No are insuration has he footed. Risks nonepted, and Polisies of Insurance upon the current local rates will be allowed on are prepared to GRANT POLICIES against and thereafter distribute among Policy holders landed and stored at their rind experac granted at the rates of Promium current at the all premium charged for insurance; such die FIR to the extent of £10,000 on Buildings or annually, in cash, AL the profts of the above-mentioned Ports:
court being dedueted at the time of the face on Goods stored therein, at current rates, ab Underwriting Business pro rata se amount of
jest to su immediate diesount of Twenty per premium contributed, of paltoy No sparge for Policy fees,
ount RUSENTAL" & Oo,
Ágénia: THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Hongkong, Irt Novaber, 1871,
Scorelary,
CAR 885
I Hongkang, let January, 1874.
ly 70 Hongkon 20th May, 1874-
f 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872 -
U HE RAND;
Principal Agent, "F" Donna," July, 1874, RUSSELL & Coy
-Nájenči. | FD; 1/35,DESes Beer.
Hongkong, 34th December, 1874
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