The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 6374
號三十七百三千五第
Arrivals.
February 4, YUEN-TEE-FEE, Brit. st., 389, Mentio, Mauifa January 31st, Amoy 3rd Feb., General.-D. LAPRAIK & C Febrancy 5, Amoy, Brit. str., 814, Drows,
Brit.
Canton Feb. 4th, Gonoral-Siemistr & 06. February 5, HALLOONG, steamer, 277,J. C. Abbost, Tamsui 2nd Fab, Amoy 3rd, and Swator 4th, Goneril.-D. LAPRAIZ &Co.
February 6, H.M.S. DWAGE, Dawson, from a
Cruise
February
February 6, Jony Micron, British ship, 618, L. J. Murphy, Whampca 3rd February, Tea, Bilk and Matting BUBBELL & Co, British 8-masted soil, 6, AUGUSTE, 174, d. Watic Chefoo 28th January,
KARUTER & Co. General AENHOLD,
6. Вазан, Britis February
str., 358, W. Monzell, Swatow 5th February, Gene
February 7, NINGFO, British steamer, 761,.
Rayzer, Shanghai 8rd February, Gore- ̈ral-SIEMÁSÈN & Co.
February 7, D. M. Young, Brition bark, 345,
R. Mohlichen, put back, General G
February 7, PEBI, German brig, 276, F. G. Craits, Shanghai 1st February, Ballast.
& Do. STEMBRE February 7, CAME, Usridan brig, 215, Otzen, Bangkok 23rd December, Race Aur- HOLD, KARBERG & Co.
bruary 7, HANDY, Siamese ship, 683, N. Datursen, Chofor 37th January, Gene ral Camese February 7, SARDON, British str, 1,505 Ferguson, Shanghai Sal February, and Amoy 6th, General.-BUTTERFIELD & SWILD
February
MIAKO, British bark. 516, H. Caps, London 10th October, General WM. PUSIAU & Co.
Departures.
February 6, JoYSE PHILLIES, for Takao. February 5, CHARITE, for Whampion.
一日三初月正年亥乙
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING. PAID UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 of Dollars RESERVE FUND. 775,000 of Dollars.
* Court of Directora:-
Obsirman, H. FORBES, Eng. Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDUR, Esq. H. Bailla, Einze A. P. Heard, E. Cube, Da H. Hoppins, Esq
CORPORATION, SATA
E.
Busoge, Kirj
·Chief 'slaskager. Hongkong James Greig, Bay,
rak Manager,
Shanghai Been Cameron, Ez, London Banker-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTERERT ALLOWED.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBB
ARY 1875
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
Intionations.
CELLIM, in par. Bir at the Port and AHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. S..E. In China, consed off the Bist December, 1874. And Mr EDWARD ELIAS SASSOON IN been admitted a Furunor, therein from the 1st January ultimo.
TAURINARE. D. SASSOON & O 1m 204 Hongkong, 5tb February, 1875. 1\RE. Undersued his hosen "appointed AGENT atible Portfor Messrs. HENRY SKING & Co., of London.
OFFICE-No. 6, Stanley Street.
W. H. NOTLEY.
tf 1765 Hongkong, 24th Oother, 1874
NOTICE
On Urrent Deposit Accounts at ttorate of HAVE this day Established myself at this Ipar cant, per annum on tho daily balnace.
Fort us EROHANT GENERAL On Fixed Deposits:-ROMA COMMISSION AGENT, under the Firm of
WIELER & Co PARA USOAR WIELER.
For 8 months'2 per cent per annum
12
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTAN Cradle graaled on approved Soonrition, and
business transnetǝd.
tf 2187 Hongkong, 19b December, 1874. NOTICE.
every traspastadig and Exchange MR. Draft granted on London, and the chief day. commercial place in Europe, India, Australia, America, Olina and Japan.
JAMES GEEIO, Chief Afaneger.
Oflues of the Corporation,
No. 1. Queen's Road East
Tangkong 15th Jadiny, 1875 THE CHEQUE BANK, LIMITED.
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA LONDON, AND OHINA supplies Oneque Books of the OHEQUE BANK LIMITED, on payment of the necessary amount,
By Order,
S. J. NICOLLS,
146 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1875,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Secretary.
February 6, Læcist Aron, stc., for Singapore NOx je bergby five of the SHARE
and England.
February 5, Amox, str., for Shanghai. February 6, LEGASPI, str., for Menila. NINGPO, str., for Clanton, February
Passengers.
ARRIVED.
Per Turn-lan-fea, steamer, from. Manila via Amoy
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: TOTICE is given, that the Ordinary
HOLDMES in the ComronATION will be lield. at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on THURS DAY; the 18th current, at Two denak rM., for the purpose of rapsiring the Report of the Court of Directors; together with a Statement af Aceount to 1st December, 1874
By crder of the Board of Directora,
JAMES GRRIÓ,
Cider Manager.
178 Honkong. lat Febrianry, 1855.
The Spanish Consai for Amoy, Captain Fro. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
derich, and I Obineed.
Yer Hailoong, str., from Tamsui, o.
Mr. Taylor, and 2 Chinese,
Per Auguste, trom Obefoo:
5 Obincre.
Per Ningpo, str., from Shangha
48 Chinese,
**
Per Bojak, str., from Swallow
25 Chinese
Per Sarpedon, str., from Shanguini, &0.-- Mr. Stroider.
DEPARTED.
Par Legislator, str., for Singapore, de
For England. Mre. Sisfair, Mesore, J. Brins and G. Glanse, aud. 170 Chinese,
Reports.
The Shamese ship Handy reports loft Chefoo on 27th January, and moderate monsoona Rod fine weather throughout.
The Britial stenmalip Yuen-tre-fce reports left Masila on 31st Janaury; ond Amoy on 3rd. February, and had moderate money and fine aloar weather throughout the passage.".:
The British steamship Haitong reporte laft Tamani on 2nd February, Amoy on the 3rd, and Bestow on the 4th. Firat part had moderate N.E. and házy weather; the middle párt und latter part moderate NE. and fine weather, Ou the 4th, aff.Capehi Puini, pushed the
IN
CORPORATION.
OTICE is fereby gives, that the REGIS
TER of SHARES of the CORPORAZION
GARSUMBHUY KHAKEEBROK authorized to sign my Firm from this
REHEMOOBHOT HABIBBHOY. 14d 198 Hongkong, 2nd February, 7875.
NOTICE.
́R CARSUND OY, KHAKELDHOK is Motorized to eiga my Firm from this duy,
AHMEDBHOY HABIBBROY. 14d 190 Hongkong, 21 February, 2875, NOTION.
ALFRED THOMAR MANGER AS
Mthis day been admitted a f'artner in our
Firm.
1829
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Uɔ, Hongkong, 2nd November, 1874
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responibility of Mr
FREDERICE WILLIAM COABE in oer Firm geasca from and after this date.
COARE, LIND & Co. 3188 Canton, F.bruary 1st, 1875.
NOTICE.
HAVE Established myself at this Fort.18
Merohunt and Commission Agent.
A MAO TIE TON E 491 Hongkong, 16, 187-4.
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TRANSLATION
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Intimations.
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Intimations.
[PRICE $2) PER MONTH
Intimations.
OCUMENTS Translated from ENGLISH OWEN FBLOKFL&Co.THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE FOR SWATOW, AHOY, AND FOOCHOW.
into CHIN' and German; Or from GERMAN, CHINESE, FRENCH,
HAVE FOR SALE,
EX GATI ARRIVALS, SrANION, ITALIAN or PORTUGUESE, into Exo- KRUG'S DRY CHAMPAGNE, Pinte LEI, by competent bands,
Quarto,
COMPANY, LIMITED...
Steamably
BUENOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
“ YOEN-TZL-FAE," Mooile, will be despatched for the, above Ports auARRA Valgyte
THE Sixth Ordinary Annual MEETING of on WEDNESDAY, the Itch inat, at daylight.
Sharobolders in the abova Company will. For Freight or Passage, apply to
Special attention paid to ProrESTS, EX- JULES BUMM CHAMPAGNE, Pinto and TENDED PROTESTS, and other Documente coz-|| ··Quarte taining NAUTICAL, ENGINEERING, or other HENNESSY'S BRANDY, 1, 2 und-3 Stars, TRONICAL Turina, Anat
81,00
COURVOISIER'S: Da 1 and LA GRANDA MARQUE-BRANDT VICTOR BOULLANDVAD ORABBIE'S GINGER T CHERRY
Do ROTAL GLENDEE WHISKEY
Doi KINAHAN'S LL MODERNES BOURBON
Terms for European languages-m Fair copy per legal folio. Extra copida
0,25 Special agreemanta inale for Chinese Trans lations or lengthy doonwenta in other languages. Address:TRANSLATION,” eure of Daily Press Oce.MARRAS
COMPANY
Gm 2115 Hongkong, 15th December, 1874 HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC Curser of Wyndham and Wellington Shorts, (Nearly opposite the Gerse inb,) Open daily, Baturdays excepted.
REVECTION PRICES FTER this Date and antil further notices
Prides will be as fotona
Cameo Portraits, tip one for 1 doz. 8.00
order)
do
für 2.dom - 7,00.
DAY PALE SHERRY. FINE OLD PORT AYE GIN
page doesm: White Bottles.
OLD TOM GIN.
BOKER'S BITTERS.
he bald at the Offines of the Company, No. 7. PRAZA DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Queen's Road, on MONDAY, the 15th Feb -84.206. Horvkong, 8th February, 1875, Tuary Dext, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, — FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND to receive a Statement of Accounts to Slet Desember, 1874, the Report of the Generat Managers, and to ekor a Qonsulting Committee and Auditora..
JARDINE, MATHESON & U.,
| General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insanincs Co., Limited, 324 92 Hongkong, 15th Jundary, 1875.. THE, HONGKONG TIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE www
DINNER CLARETS, Pints & Quarte, THE Transfer Booke of the Company will be
AFTER DINNER DO SAUTEENE BASS ALR
JEFFREY'S SCOTCH ALE.. GUINNESS' STOUT.
Pinta & Quartą.
COMBE&Go,'e HXTRA
LONDON STOUT JEFFREY'S XX STOUT, IMA 13.00 ALLSOPPS ALE, in bds
ipe Old Manila CHEROOTS, 2016 Bor
Do. Da.
∙100 in AGO in
Do.
Do. Bo. CIGARE RUSSIAN CIGARETTES. ROGER'S TABLE OCUTLERY.
Do
Orbinet Purtrails,
# 3.00 enol 5.00 Portraits 8 by 6. paip................
worked up and monated... 10.00 Enlargements made from any Photo- graph (faded or othergiae) coinred in oil and framed complete
*** Viewe from Negatives in Stook
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per doż. Outdoor groups of private houses on Saturdayn by arrangement. Views of Private House and Grounds to
onler, first cup. Extra copies
$.00
Phi Don Do. in Kilde.
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25,00
5.00
Do. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE
GLASS-WARE.
CROCKERY-WARE.
ENGINEERS' FITTINGS,
$10.00
each
BENCH VICES. HAND Do
0.50
0.50.
WHITWORTH'S TA PS 28 DIES. FAIRBANK'S FLATFORM SCALES. GAS STOVES,
0.25
Patrons of the Hongking Photographia "Rooms onn get their armate taken at;. feat Dy Extra copies
N.B.-uitble Colours for Dress are black, browns and green, "
Doring the cold soon the best light for par tesiture is from 30 til:E
tf 2088 Hongkong, 10th December, 1874. NOTICE TO SHIP MASTERS.
OPIUM AND SPIRITS FARMS. IN COCHIN-CHINA-
TN Paraannce of the Ordinances enacted by the Governor, Intication se hereby given
I HAVE this day cutablished myself at this LIO TRA INSPECTOR. under the Style
Port as COMMISSION AGENT and Harbout-master's or Farmers Offices, on their
and Firm of GEPP & Ox
ARTHUR M, GEPP,
20 170 Canton, lat February, 1375,
**NOTICE:
will be CLOSED. from the 8th to the 18th our-THE Interest and Reapucibility of Mr. rent, both daysingluded,) during which perlod no transfer of Share on be registered,
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GEELG,
·Chief at mager. 179 Hongkong, lat February, 1875.
TO LET
AHE Premises known sa the THE WOOD- LANDS," newly painted and in Good Apply to
Order
REMEDIOS & Ca tf 151 Rongkong: 22pd Jungary, 1875,
TO LET. ATO. 7, Garden Hoad, known so'" HARPER.. VILLE, Intely the Raidence of J. M. WALTERS, B.
DAVID SASSOON, BONS 0. of 197 Hongkong, 4th February, 1875.
TO LET
THOMA PIORNALIG. DROWww, in our Firm, ceased on the 10th November, 1873..
E. VINCENT & C Swatow, Cains, 10th October, 1874,
B. COLIN CAMPBELL WILLIAMS is Monday admitted a Partner in our Firm.
B VINCENT & Co. Swatow, China, 10th October, 1874. tt 1639
NOTIJE.
B
TE, the Undersigned, have Established
WE, Fort Be NECHANTS
and COMMISSION AGENTS, under'iko style. and Firm of JOHNSTON & O6.·
W. DUNNINGHAM JOHNSTON, J, ALEXANDER.
3.1 Amoy, 1st Janney, 1875,
NOTICE,
LISTON DALRYMPLE
AMERICAN KITCHEN STOVES." SARGENTS CABOOSES. SUCTION and DELIVERY HOSE. HUBLUUK'S PAINTS and OILS.
ALEON
ALWAYS ON HAND, GOLDEN GATE BAKERS EXTRA FLOUR. 144 172 Hongkong, 30th January 1875. FOR SALE
Ta. ROEPELER GLADIATEUR, KRUG, Rot-Best
that Ship Masters have to make known at the CHAMPAGNE- arrival in Saigo aux gouutity of Opiam or Spirits of any kind which may have been abip. ped on board of their Vessele, failing which they are liable to the Penalties specified therein. (Ord. 5, Oot., 1871, Art.. VII;; XVI., XVII)
18, Sept 1873 XII)
4
Las Feraters de l'Opium et des Alcoola
BANHAP & CIE. | Va le Président du Conseil d'Admen, CA, SPOONBE,
6m 106 Saigon, Jangry, 1875.
PUR SALE
ARONDBACON GRAY'S NEW WORK
IN THE... QITY OF CANTON,
$8 a Copy.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Ca 1m 182 Hongkong, 22nd. Jungary, 1876, NATIONAL CLOOK COMPANY OF CONNECTICUS, USA. MURRAY DAVIS, HOLE AGENT, 31 and 33, SUTTER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,
MR. HENRY UNSOOR DAL CUT TS grepared to fill Orders for sil CLOCKS
HB whole, or part, of the Residence know HASSELL bure this day been admitted Part
na" THE HERMITAGE"
Apply to
TALGAR
9, Hollywood Road,"
tf 977 Hongkong, 23rd Juniz, 1874,
TO LETS
Con steamer Zero, bound North. In Tamani,HE PREMISES at present occupied by
TES CHINA FIRE INSUGANOS COMPANY,
ILM.S. Kestrel In Amoy, H.M.8, Groster. In Swatow, one German esrvette, steamers Europe; Queen'e Road, Hijah and Aden.
MANILA SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.
Apply to S
LANG. FALCONER.
tf 1070 Hongkong. 7th July, 1874.
January, 18th, Challenger from Hongkong, WODWELLING HOUSES and OFFICES, Nos 14 and 18, Stanley Street, lately in German corrette. Ariudne from Singapore, Bea Nymph from Hamburg, Idth, str. Paragus the occupation of Meters RAYKAL & Co, which from Singapore 16th, Ensoy from Sourabaya, bave sedently been thorongly repaired. Pos- Press from Hongkong, Banker Hill from session may be had from May lat, Hongkong; 18th, Oraste feum Hongkong's 20th, Agnon Murfrom Shanghai, str. Bollona from Yokohams; 22nd, Batavia from Hong- kong, Lizzie from Hongkong, str. Yen-tz. fee from Anoy,
DEPARTURES.
B: With Immediate Possessione
PREMISES No. 44, Queen's Roat, lately in the onpupution of Moses G. DEGET & Co.
HOUSE No. 4, Gough Street. HOUSE No. 35, Wellington Strent, through ly repaired, lately in the occupation of Mesasa. Boss & Co. ?
DOUGLAS LAPRAK & Co. € 2050 Hongkong, 28th December, 1874
January 8th, st Mactan for Hongkong rin Amoy 9th, str. Mariveles for Singapore, str. Yarn-tze feu for Hongkong via Amoy; 14th, German correlta Ariadpe for Hongkong, Lord Macunlay for Hongkong; 16th, B.MS. Obal
With Prompt Posession. larger for Hongkong 16th, str. Gicalpon for HE BUSINESS PREMISES, Litherto.co London end Angapore; 18i, etr, Formosa for Loupied by Mears Jour Buku & Co., Hongkong and Amay, Comes for San Francisco; consisting of 5 Boosie, 2 Godorus and Com 19th, str. Atlanta for Faimonth; 20th, Envoy pridare's Offices. for London via Iloilo 21st, Catwater from New York, Carricks for New York.
Datu
Vessele Expeated at Hongkong: -fUorrected to Datej Vestà Name. From Cleopatra...Penarth, ..April 8 Cantorialuouth Jane 29 Brem......New Yorkuly10 Fontenaye... London July 13 Maria...... Cardif
Apply to
LAI HING & £h'
興
tf 174 Hongkong, Soul January, 1876.
TO LETO With Immediate Possesion THE Disirable FAMILY RESIDENCE, Búzliam Rand Wash, lately scoupled by N. J. EDx, Eaq, contoising Ten Bous, Bath. ingroouis, Out-based, and Stabling, &c. dept. 9 APPy to Fodere Sperouzz...Swannen ...Sept. 14THOMAS GREEN,
VIP 0.5. N. Col'u Oftéo, ......Sept 15
Sept 18 tf 2018 Hongkong, 7th December, 1874. Tartu.......... Haar! S...Sept. 19 Sopt BB
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lund Lot 159, Graham Street, at present occupied by Mesars E SCHELLERS & CON) consisting of DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICE and Four GODOWNS
NE Apply to
LG LINETEATE 93 Hongkong, 16th January, 1975, PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE
mers in our Firm
Mr. GEORGE HALDS is authoriced to eigu cur. Firm by procuration, at Foochow
BIRLEY & Co.
3m 5 Bangkong lut January, 1875.
NOTICE
HE Interent and Responsibility of Mr. A. A. HAYES, Jr., ig" on: Firm, in-Hong- Long sud Ubian, ceased on the 31st Desembar ultimo,
OLYPHANT & Co.
1 65 Bongrong. lith Jacnary, 1875.
rus SECOND COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSITRANOS COMPANY OF
BATAVIA SPA
THE Undoraigned, having been appointed
Agents in Hongkong for the shore Com pany, oll SPECIAL ATTENTION OF HIPPERS to the low rates of premion charged for all stommer riake, bonides whick a Brokerage of THIRTY THARE UNE: THIRD PER CENT. (aj () will be allowed on risks to porta in Caiza, Japan the Philip pines, and the Straite On risk to all other ports the Brokerage wit be FIFTEEN PSR DENT. (15) only,
SIEMSSEN A OD,
tt 1028 Hongkong, 1st July, 1874 IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM PANT
AAAAAAMannfuctured by
OIDERY CLOUÉ Co. ANSONIA CLOCK CO. WATEREGET CLOCK CO. E. INGBAHAM & Co.
Send for Dlustrated Ostalogro and Prin
[310-2042
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.;
Picts. do
DR ST. MARCEAÚL CANTS BIANCHE, dei
AURGUNDY WINES
CHAMBERTIN.
ORTON.
NULTS:
VOLNAY.
HAUNE
HOCK
LIEBFRAUMILON, RUDES ANIMER. JOHANESBERG.- DOCKHEIMER.
DARET S-
· Chateau Lapírra, Qaseța.
Tints
LHOVILLE, Querta, MARGAUX, Quarta..
ST. JULIEN MEDOC, Sr. BMILIONA MESS ULARET,
CLABET in Oseks, Saperior Quality.
BRANDIES AND OTHER
COURVOINICK CURLIER FEE339. JAB, HENERSEY **
KANA
·Do.
JULES ROBER
OUTZEE AND PALMER GIN.
“Do.. MA WHISKY AVIL GIN, in Square Bottles.
Apply to
E. CHASTEL, No. 5, Queen's Road Central tř 1925. Hongkong, Sed November, 1874.
E. REMINGTON & SONS,
ANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY
HE Undereigned Agents are in receipt of ANIFLES AND AMMUNITION.
instructions froin the Board of Dirssters,
anthorizing them to issue Policies to tho exient. of £10,000 on any one First-olas Fink, or to the extent of 215,000 on Adjoining Risks st Onerent, Bates.
: A Discount of 20:"f, allowed.
HOLLIDAY WISE & CO.,
48 Hongkong, 8th January, 1975.
SUN FIRE OFFICE.
ARMOURT AT ILION, NEW YORK, U, 8, A. AGENTS IN CHINA,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & 00.
1875.. 1m 64 Hongkong, 12th January,
¤ANLUN.
AgensOR SALE, an Almudre "CHURUH HARMONIUM with 23 Store, and an extra Set of Vibrators,
For Partionlars, addregg “à. B," at the
HE Undersigned is prepared to Grant Office of this Paper,
Policies against. Firs to the extent of $45,000 on First-class Riska,
A Discount of Twenty per cont (20 %) uport the Current Local Rates of Promia will die nig towed upon Insurances affected with this Ofice.
NOTICE.
138 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1675, SO NOTIPITATION...
A
CALCUTTA.
THE British Stormskip
AERATOON APUAB,”” Captain AB. MacTavish, will leave this for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 13th
Despatches will okwent 2,30 p.M. -For-Freight-or Parengo, apply to
Inat, S.MA
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
64 207 Hongkong, Bub February, 1875.
FOR HAMBURG. Gorman
CLOSED froin the Jat to the 16th Febman, Bark
reary Dext, both days included.akam JARDINE, MATHESON & O
General Managera. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited, 320 93 Hongkong. 15th January, 1875), THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COK-
—PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERĄ.
THE SIXTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company
**NORMA."
Nussbaum Muster, will load here and at Wham- pon, and will have quick despatch for the above. Port
For Freight, apply to.
** WM. FUSTAU & Co.
211 Hongkong, 8th February, 1875 HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY ``LIMITED.
2. NOTIC
will be held at the Compant's Office, 39E WARRANTS for the Dividend of 32,50 par share declared at the Masting of Queen's Road, Victoria, at half past 3 o'clock,
in the afternoon of THURSDAY, the 15th bareholders of the HONGKONG HOTEL DON February next, for the purpose of receiving a PANY, JIMITED, will be ready for delivery by Butement of Accounts, and the Report of the the Undersigned, after Noon TO-DAY.
Dr Order, Directors, for the Year ending 31st Desember, 1374·
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company WILL BE CLOSED from the 5th to the 18th February, both days inclusive d
By Order,
·JAS. B. GOUGHTRIE, -
Bundary
23d 147 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1875, OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the NINTH ORDINA BY MEETING 01 the Bhareholders of the above Company will be. A held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 19th February prožimo, at So'aluck M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, together with Statement of Accouars to 31st October, 1874.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSE from the 6th to 19th proximo; both days inclusive
By Order of the Commillco,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Çoà
General Agste. 284 168 Hongkong, 28th January, 1875. VICTORLA FIRE INSURANCECOMPANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
BO. BAKER,
Secretary. 208 Hongkong, 6th February, 1875. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED..
of JOHN BROADWOOD & Sor's (OT TAGE GRAND PIANOFORTES.
W. H. NOTLEY,
6, Stanley Sircet: 144 299 Hongkong, 5th February, 1575
NOW
READY.
PRICE $6.00.
·CRO HOKKAI, HANDBOOK OF THE CANTON VER
NAQULAR OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE.
DEING Series of Introductory Lessons for Donati and Business purposeR. BY N., B. DENNYS, PH.D.
Tie Work has been approved on a fort- book for the examination in Chinese hy the Government Examination Board of Hongkong.
For Sale at the
CHINA MAIL OFFICE.. 3m 2114 Hongkong, 15th December, 1874 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY:: NOTICE.
the
FIRE, FIFTH ORDINARY MEETING OF
N AND AFTER MARCH 1, 1875, SHAREHOLDERS in this COMPANY of SAILING of the Company will be held at the HEAD OPride, 15, Queen'A.
ROAD, Victoris, at 3 o'clock F.M., on MON. Steamore from HONGKONG for SAN FRAN DAY, the 22nd February next, for the purpose CISCO, via YOKOHAMA, will be the FIRST of receiving a Statement of Accounts and, the and FIFTEENTH ofeach Month, natil forther Beport of the Board of Directors for the Year Lice
When thone Datar fail on SUNDAY, the ended 31st December, 1874,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company WILL BE CLOSED from the 8th to the 22nd Tabruary next, both days inclusive.
By Order
AUGUSTINE HEARD &...
Secretarice, 37% Hongkong, Seth January, 1875. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE DIVIDEND at the rate of 12 per cent. TPAIDEND Spor Shake, doolured
at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shares holders belt THIS DAY, will be payable at tha HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPO. RATION, on and after SATURDAY, the 3rd instant Shurch Idore are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors. BAYAR HAS AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agents. it 184 Eougkong, Sist January, 1875.
NOTICE.
15, and Stock-in-trade of the
HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Busi AM SHING CHEUNG KT, Swetment Denis er, Cacton, has been tranferred by its Over YOUNG WIND to the Undersigned, who will mot bold himself responsible for any Dolate on- tracted, or any transaction entered into, or Goods purchased by the said YOUNG WING, whose interest henceforth deases, in the said
METTA.
of the ruler fler for 1976 is Shop. This native is given to avoid any dis- posted at the Enpreme Court Hogan for putes in the future.
154 156 Canton, 7:8 Jannary. 1875.
TOWING,
AE. Stasm Tug LJTE ORPHAN
T. G. LINSTEAD
Luspoetion. Agent, Sun Fire Ofice, Notion of Inaccuracies, Omissions, Objections, 1835 Hongkong, 25th Augnet, 1874. Ágesis. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS IN-ust be given to the Registrar on or before TUESDAY, the 16th day of February, 1876, in SURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. nocordance with the Provisions of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 11 of 1864.AA
It is further notified that no Person whose available for TOWING at Beasonable
Ratea. Apply in Hour, ar to name in in the Ivjet ma Juror wil be around
BOSTON-JACK & Uo 》N and after this date the above Company from cervica on the ground of any exemption
Anchorage of Peddy's Wharf: will allow Brokerage of THIRTY to which lie ung be entitled, or on the ground
82 Hongkong, 1th January, 1875 THREE and ONE-THIRD PER CENTf any want of qualification, aules anch szemp-
PRESS NOTICE. (39) on Local Hisks only
on hall have been claimed and establisbet, or before the lime above specified GRIRHEN) will be responsible for any debts each wint of genlifaction daly provedl, at or EITHER the Captain, Ownere, or Agents of the French Barque Rance (Captain
HE Undersigned, Agenta for the above Terre prepared to grant Policies agafont Fire to the exicas of 800,000 on any FIRST-CLASS RISK,
otteli::
At Current Ratast
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
General Agents
A RETURN OF TWENTY PRE JENT (20) tt 876 Hongkong, 46h Jomo, 1874 will be made on the premium charged on si NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE Insurance, euch Rarus being payable on the
INSURANCE COMPANT. isans of the Policy
INCORPORATED BY HOTAL DRAETER AND
SPECIAL ACTS OF PARLIAMENER
1500 VGIBB, LIVINGSTON & C
Agante, tea
* Imperial Fire Insurance Company, 393 Hongkong, Jet March, 1874.M. BATAVIA BRA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMEANT
180 Uzdervigued haying bạn appointed
Agenta for the shive Company, are pre- fpared to grant Insurances ng follows -
MARINE RISKS.
Polioios at enrrent rates, payable either bere, London, or at the principal ports of India, No Australia, and the Bast
32 Andrigued baring book appointed
A BROKERAGE of THY-THREE and ONE:
RISKS...
THIRD PER CENT, will be allowed on all LOCAL
18 Port, are prepared to grant Pelities against FIRE RISKS.
Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Baildings, or
TAS VAN DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co.
Nov. 13
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#JHS Undersigned, have been appointed 1. Agents for the above Dompany at Hong. cong, Outon, Foodan, Shangbai, and Han kow, and are prepared to grant Invaranone at Current Batas added
HOLLIDAY WISH & Co.
tf 1958 Hongkona, 15th October, 1865 COMMERCIAL UNION AUSURAN UB. COMPANY:
Folicies granted on First-class Buildings to an extent of 820,000. 2016 m
Established 18093
CAPITAL£200,000.
PW H. ALEXANDER, ---
Registrar
15d 187 Hongkong, 1st February, 1615; JOSITIVE GUVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE CUMPANT, LIMITED.
OHAS, H. KORGAN
ly 043 Hongkong, 18th June, 1874, -
OF BHANGHAI,
THE Undersigned, Agenta at Hongkong for YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
the above Company, are prepared to grant Polistes against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 Jon Bay Budding, or on Merchandise in the aume, at the following tatos, subject to a discoput of 20
Detaobed and semi-de- tached Dwelling Houses removed from Town, and their Confente
Other Dwelling Bouten, need strictly as such, and their Content,
Godowns Offices, Bhops, &c., and their Con-
A Discount of TWISTY PER CEN (20) upon the agrrent local rates will be allowed on tent wil premium chargod for insurance; eneb dia conat being deducted as the time of the issue of poliog
NOTICE
Naud after this data the above Association will allow Brokerage of THIRTY.
per cent, per annum, TERE and ONE-THIRD PER CENT,
SHORT PERIOD INSURANCES.
Not exceeding ton days, 1 of ile kanaal rate. RUSSELL & 0.
Not exoseling, "one |} Agents, mouth. The
Abovel month and not l
Above 3 monthe, and not aroceding 6 months)
1 Hongkong, 1st January, 1874. 2018 20 YANG,TSZE INSURANCE ASSOOLA excepting is monike
TION OF SHANGĦALA
CAPITAL AND BURPLUS 800,000 TARLS,
DOLICIES granted on Marine Riska to all
E parts of the World, at current rates on
This Association will, until further notico,
THE Uadoreigned. Agents at Hongkong for provide plis of this carnings, Bret for an interest
the aboro Company's Fire Department, dividend of 15%, for shareholders on Capital,
Above 6 months...... the full annual rate.
MENGILMAN;& 06,
of 1003 Hongkour, 8th May, 1871, 1 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCb?
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
(For continuation of Shipping Reports se are prepared to QRANT POLICIES against and thereafter distribute along Policy holder "HB undersigned harjug been appulated
third page.)
FIBE to the extent of £10,000 on Buildings, or annually, in cash, All the profité of the A Agata for the above Company, ore pre- 'on. Goods abur therein, at ourren; rates, aub Underwriting Business pro rata to ament of pared to accept risk against Fira al gurrent jcut to an immediate discount of Twenty per premium contributoð, a
dratos, anbisor so a bonus of 20 per cent RUSSELL & CO
SLEMSSEN & Co.
Ft 89 Hong, 18th November, 1875,
Auction Sales To-day,
Note
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.
Jy 700 Hongkong, 20th May, 1874
✔ 1060 Hongkong, 9th July, 1812-
834) on Lioeal Risks only.
A
RUSSELL & Co.
Agents.
at 1800 Hongkong; 4th June, 1874,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE ODMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFTOR-HONGKONG, GENCIES at all the frosty Porta of 4. China and Japan, and at Singapor Saigon and Penang,
Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Porta.
contracted by the Olders or Grew of the said
- tf 174 - Hongkong, 19th January, 1875,
THEMISTS ASSISTANT WANTED
European. Write and address * SHANG HA." care of this Paper,
2187 Hongkong, 80th December, 1874
CENA STORAGE,
NOALS received on Storage in Firat.cians Godowns (lately known is those of Masare RS. WAZMER & Co.Tof about 6,000 tons Capa city, situated on tho Prays, West Wapobi
MMT. G. LINSTEAD. 1999 Hongkong, 18th Nordin ber, 1974
Day of Sailing will he the PRECEDING SATURDAY.
G. B. EMORY,
Acting Agent. 34 141 Hongkong. Wrd, Jaunary, 1875.
CHARCOAL BISCUITS,
HE BEST REMEDY FOR
INDIGESTION,
MADE DATLY
·DY. THE
HONGKONG AND CHINA BAKERY COMPANY.
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.. 140 164 Hongkong, 27th Jaunary, 1875.
THE ADVERTISER, who has bad Tbres
Yeare experience of Office Work in Chins, desires a Re-engagement as Clerk or Junior Book-keeper!
Address B. A." Daily Friss Office.
f 85 Hongkong, 14th January, 1875.
Notices to Consiguees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
8. S KASHGAR. * CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named Yeasel, from Bombay and Interesedinta Forty, and in connection with the 5.3. Morga
lix, from London, are hereby notified that their Goods are being lunded and stored at their Risk in the Company's Godown at West Polat, whence, delivery can be obtained from this date.
Goods not delivered by the 11th inst. will be
A. McIVER, anbeat to Rent,
Superintendent, 84 209 Hongkong, 4th February, 1875. - - THE BRITISH STEAMER ARRATOON APCAR, FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby requested to send-la- their Bills of Lading to the Undersigded for. Countersignature, and to take immediate deli
ery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once lauded and stored at their risk and expense. LED ON DAVID SASBOON, BONS & Coi 41184 Hongkong, Jrd February, 1875.
8. 8. STATE OF VIRGINIA, FROM LON-
DUN, SINGAPURE, &o - HIS Steonor having sustained General Average, Congnae are hereby informed that they will be required, before taking delis very of ibar Cargo; to`lign an Average Bond which will be ready for Signature on and, after TOMORROW, the 4th instant, at the Office
GILMAN & C., By Agents, 196Hongkong, 3rd February, 1875, - COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERJES MÄRKIMES,
HONGKONG ICE COMFANY *AVE! b)ways on hand a STOCK of of
H. CLEAR SOLID BLOCK ICE unde froin PURE PITSBED WALL, without
theres of Ether, Ammonis, or any kind of. Chemicale whatever
PRICE TWO CENTS PER FOUND. SPECIAL AĢESEMENTS made with Steamakiy Owners or Agenta,
DEPOT, No.17, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONG. KONG HOTEL, BUILDINGS
WORKS OF BAST POINT
1002
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bils of Lading.
WHEN KYLE & BAIN, - to the undersigned for countersignature, and
- Proprietors
2: Hougkong, 264 Desember, 1874
OHN SKINKER BAN FRANDI800,
CALIFORNIA.
take immediate delivery; this Cargo has bean
anded and stored at their risk and experwo
No fire inéntanos hus, been offcated, C.BERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Doanai, 2nd July, 1874.
Es Tigre, 19
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En Assanone," 29th January, 1875.
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HALL STREET, LONDON
ISHED 1863,
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A. McIVEB, Agent Hongkong, Let July, 1867.
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