1875-02-13 — Page 1

No. 5978

Page

The Hong Kong Daily Press.

號八十七百三千五第

Arrivals.

日八初月正年亥乙.

Banks.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY, 1875,

Intimations.

·February 11, Etiax, German" bark, 349, P. TONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING RACERA OESTRA OBS!

4. Hansen, Chofoa 1st February, Gene. ralW. POSTAU & Co

February 1

PANG-CHAO-HOI, Chinese gun- boat, 700, C.-H. Palmer, a Cruise 11th February, February 12, Ava, French stoamer, 3.200, Fleureais, Marseilles, 3rd Jan., Naples Bik, Port Said 9th, Suez 12b, Aden. 17th, Galle 26th, Singapore 4th Fe bruary, and Saigon 8th, GeneralMgs- BAGEKIES. MARITIMES,

U. B. carvotte, February 12, KeanSARGE,

1,550,

D. B. Harmony, banghai -ötb February February 12, Crro, Goranu bark, 216, W. A. Obery, Bangkok 22nd December, Rice.

ABHOLD, KARBERG & CO.

Departures.

February 12, E. M. Yousa, for Tientsin. February 12, Hamoone, att., for Amay, &

Clearances.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFich

FEBRUARY 127:

Fotiang, str., for, Swatow.

Glory, for Bangkok.

Diamant, for Tientsin.

Nankin, stry for Saigon,

· Passengers.

ARRIVED

Per Aw, str., from Marseilles, &c.

For Hongkong.

From Marabilles.—Mr. Bell, Meares Berger and Brazel, From Singapore-Vestra, James Juokson, B. D. Jackson, and de Champeaux. From Saigon Scars Benjamin, Candido, Ma- ourie, Benait Jumph, and Maris,, and Mr. Ro- mant, and 3 Chinces.

For Bhanghai,

CORPORATION. PA(D-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 of Dollars. RESERVE FUND. 775,000 of Dollars.

· Court of Directorezi- Chairman W. H. Fonze, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD. Ames, Esq.

Rallies B

A. F. Hd, Beq.

6. Cordos, Eug

IL Hoppie, Rag.

R. D. 8141000, Bag<

Chief Manages

Hongkong-James Graig. Esq.,

Manager.

Shanghai Ewen Cameron, Esq. London Bankers London and County Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily balanco.

On Fixed Deposits:-

For months 2 per oont. per annum

6 PLANT 4. F

22

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits grafted on approved Securities, and every desuription of Banking and Exchange business transacted,

Drafts-granted on London, and the chief commercial planes in Europe, India, Australia, America, Chica and Japan.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1. Quaon' Road Fast,

Hongkong, 15th January, 1875. "THE CHEQUE BANK, LIMITED.*

CHARTERED MERCANTILE TBANK OF LEDIA, LONDON, AND

GRINA supplies Ousque Books of the CHEQUE BANK, LIMITED, on payinent of the necessary amount.

By Order,

9. J. NICOLLS,

Secretary 146 Hongkong, Bad January, 1875.

From Marsailles-Mr. King, Messrs. O, SHONGKUNGANDHANGHAI BANKING

chel and Lefebvre.

For Yokohama.

From Manilles-r, Maigro.

TO DEFART.

Per Yotting, str. for Swatow :- SD Chinese.

Per Glory, for Bangkok --

20 Chimine.

Reports.

The Chiaoso gun-boat. Pang-chao hot reports left for a Oruise on 11th Feb., and had light breezes and thick foggy weather.

The German burk Elise reparts lett Chefoo on 1st February, and bud light variable winds from the South and West to off Shanghai; from thence light nonexon whit olondy weather to arrival.

The French steamobip des reports left Mar- seilles on 3rd January, Naples on the 5th, Port Said an 9tb, Smer on the 12th, Aden on the 17th, Galla 25th, Singapore on 4th February, sad Saigon on the Sib. Ead. strong monsoon throughout.

The Gerana bark Oile reports left Bangkok on 22nd December. Had a succession of calms and equally weather. Bawa wreck on the Ontarin Buck, Parrimata Stenito, apparently a bark, with maiamaat gene. Spoke the British burk Dapsing-moon on 23rd January, close to Gelo Straita. Penser, her again on the 26th. Had aquaily weather to lat: 30. N., and strong monsoon to arrival.

Vessela that have arrived in Europe from Ports in China, Japan and

Manila.

(Per last Maile advice) Fostels.

From Dets of Arrizal. Hongkong (8)....China Ports... Dec, 24 Kajo......Shanghai Dec. 27

CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, NOTICE is hereby riven, that the Ordinary N

Yearly MEETING of the SHARE. HOLDERS in the CORPORATION will be. held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on THURS DAF, tba 18th onrrent, as Two o'clock r.m for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Accaant to let December, 1874

By order of the Board of Directors,

JAMES GRAFIC,

Chief Manager. 178 Hongkong, lat February, 1875. HONGKUNG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

OTICE is hereby giver, that the BEGIS TER SHARES of the DoBTORATION

will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 18th our- rent, (both days included) during which period, no transfer of Shares can be registered.

By order of the Board of Directore,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Munaga.

179 Hongkong. lat February, 1875,

TO LET THE

PREMISES at present oooupied by THE CHINA FIES INSURANCE COMPANY, Queen's Road.

Apply to

FALCONER.

of 1070 Bonzking, 7th July, 1874.

TO LET

With Possession on the 1st March, 1875.

AXLE & CO

Auctions.

FUBLIŲ AVOTION.

THE Undersigned has received instructions

Sell by Pablje Auction, an

MONDAY,

HAVE just rennivent, ax S. 6. Blake of the seed, at Noon, at his Sato

Virginia,

AN INVOICE OF GOODE suitable for the

COMING RACES,

COMPRISING:--

SILKS and SATIN for RACING JACKETS and CAPS,

CHOICE TROUSERINGS.

Queen's Road,

25 Qanke OLARËT, «FAUILLAQ” în Sound Condition

7:1.7.

Port

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

天拜禮

號三十月二英

濃香

HAVE this day setablished myself at tiste COMMISSION AĜENT. and PUBLIC TEA INSPECTOR, under the Style

ARTHUR M. GEPP, 2 176 Canton, lab Fährane, 1875,

“NUTION, P

and firm of GSPF & O.

Intimations.

PRICE $23 PER MONTH

Intimations.

1875.

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL SHow,

COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE ANNUAL FLOWER, FRUIT, and VEGETABLE SHOW will be held in

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: HE Sixth Ordinary Annant MEETING of the Public Gardens on the 19th and 20th inst

Shorebalders in the above Company will Open to Visitors on each day ut 2 EM, By be held at the Offer of the Company, No. 7, kind permission of Major MIEL and the Queme Bond, on MONDAY, the 18th Fab Officers of the 80th Raient, the Band will Mexican Doliese weighed at 741re delivery in Interests and Responsibility of Mr. roary nex at Three o'clock in the afternoon, play on both days. Intending Babibitors are to reosive, a Statement of Ascounts to 31st invited to sorid Plants in Pts on the 18th, and December, 1874, the Report of the General Vegetables and Cut Flowers before 10 A., on Managers, and to elect a Comuulting Committee the 19th instant. and Audikura, Nata

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limitel 32d 92 Hongkung. 15th January, 1975) THE HONGKONG FIRD INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Audioneer, 097 Hongkong, 12th February, 1875.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Tag Paolie a nation, on THE Undersigned has received instructions

MONDAY,

THOMAS PICKERING DRows, in our Firm, ceased on the 10th November, 1879.

B. VINCENT & Co. Swntow, Okina, 10th October, 1874.

thie day admitted a Partner in our Firm. MR. COLIN CAMPBELL, WILLIAMS

A B.. VINCENT & Co. Svatow, China, 10th October, 1874. tf 1869

L

NOTICE.

THE Transfer Books of the Company will he ruary her, bost days inofuded.

Admission-50 Centa mal day, by Tickets obe tainable at Meesre. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., or by Payment at the Gates.

Bd 239 Hongkong, 18th February, 1875,

TO LET. TO: 5. PEOBILI TERRACE, Elgh.

Street. Apply to

LANÉ, CRAWFORD & Co.

238 Hongkong, 19th February, 1873.

NOTICE

WHITE KERSEYMERK and BEDFORD CORDB for BREECHES and PANTA-the 15th February, 1875, ni 2. velook .., at the Residence of S. A. SETE, Deceased, No. 35, LOONS

Hollywood the HOUSEHOLD FURNI-West Porno ALHEOBLANES

Boaāj--

bave Eatsblished FANCY BLUE and BLACK COATINGS. The comprising TABLEB, OHAIES, and COMMISSION AGENTS, under the styles from the lot to the pub Tabia hereby notified that the Business, Good-

COUCHES, WARDROBES, PICTURES, and Firm of JOHNSTON & CO. TAN LAMPS, OBOCKERY WARE, GLASS WARD, &, ko do.

TERMS OF SALE-Caab before delivery in Meziona Dellàrs weighed at 7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

249 Hongkong. 18th February, 1875.

A few Suis Lengths of FASHIONABLE TWEEDS.

LIGHT OVERCOATINGS for DUST

COATS.

The TAILORING DEPARTMENT being under

the Supervision of Two EXPERIENCED OUT TERE, SAYLE & Co. neo prepared to make up the above in the Latest Styler and at most Reasonable Hates, a porfect fit being guaranteed,

DRAB SHELL and PARIS SILK HATS; GAUZE VEILS for Ditto, a ell Colore, CHRISTY'S PULLOVER HATS, the Latest Novelty

BLACK, BROWN, and DRAB FELT HATE, in the Newest Shape-

RAGING SCARVES (in Colora of the Devoral otables ;)

Also,

A Large and Entirely Fresh Lot of FANCY WINDSOR, SAILOR KNOT, NEAPOLI. TAN, and other SOARVES.

The BRIGHTON" and "CANNAUGHT” COLLARS, quite new.

OXFORD TWILL and REGATTA SHIRTS, Quiet Fatterns, with COLLARS at- thobod.

WHITE LUNGCLOTH SBIRTS in dif- fetent qualities.

SILK UMBRELLAS. MACINTOSH OVERCOATS. BOOTS and SHOES, ·-

&.,

SATLD AND 00, VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD AND STANLEY STREET,

SHONGKONG;

AND AT SEANOKAL,

JAMS.

BELLE VUE, situnted as the back of the FRENCH

D Albany, Gas and Water laid on.

Apply to

T. ALGAR

9. Hollywood Road. tf 233. Bonekone, 11th February, 1875;

TO LET. THREE-STORETED COMFORTABLE

Tim Whitler Manila Des. A HOUSE, No. 18, Hollywood Blond, having

Lothair......Shanghai...Des. 28 James Shepherd...Shangbai.... Dea. 29. Jessie McDonold..Mnouo. Des. 2 Golden Spur... Maouo.De. 28. Deà 80 Hugh Boarde....Inio.

Deo. 30

Emiliano (a)....Manila

Vessols Expected at Hongkong. (Correaled to Dati.j

Veznova Nama.

'Froz

Daten

Invincible....Landon...Sept 9 Fedo e Brera Sept. 14 Bonita....

Sept. 18. Sept. 19

Yaraba...........Hamburg Lito Brigade (6)....Shielde, Sept 28 Finelli Sunderland,...Oct. 5. Angust Frederick...Swanica. Livingstone.....

„Kiel

Green Jacket.....Penarth

M. Washington Boston. MoNear ..... Chatria....

.Oct. 18-

Neweastie Sbicide

...at, 28 .Dot, 24 „Ost. 24 Ook 80 .Oct. 21

Nov.

Anos Dorothea...:Swanee

Dorothea..

Gardi

¡London

Nov. 5 8 Nov. Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 12

Cardi

Nov. 13

London.

Nov. 17

Eleanor.........ondon. Papa... Hawburg. Admiral Togothof...:Cardiff,

Úalan

Panama

Onylon)

Hillberica ......

„Glasgow .......... Nov. 20

Villa Franos.fverpool Nov. 21 London ..................Nov, 20 Curc Swansea..

Jano...intra ¡Coxbaven.m Nov. 23

Boto

Albatran

Harwich

George

Livingstone.

Qaphora..

Expirie

·AD...

7

Bremerhaven...Deo. 11

Cardi£.

Antwerp. Deo. 14 „Hámburg-

Corba van.

· Swatow (8).

London.

Glamis Okatie(s). London

Divined (8).....

Deo. 12 Deo. 14

Des 16 Dea. 17 Dea. 211 Deo. 23 Des. 26

Žigeria (9)...

Auction Sales To-day,

Nona.

Nino Rooms, with a fie vle of the Harbour,

as and Water laid on Boat moderate. For Particulars, addrces L. A.," care of this Office..

234 Hongkong, 11th February, 1875. TO LET.

TWO DWELLING HOUSE and OFFICES, 1. Nis. 14 and 16, Stanley Street, lately in the coerpation of Mesars, RATNAL & Co., which bave recently bean thoroughly repaired. Pos- sesaian may be had from May, 1st...

With Immediate Foarcasión. PREMISES No.4%, Queen's Road, lutely in the compation of, Mesars. G. DUBOST & CO.

HOUSE N4, Gough Street, ·

FRENCH JAMS. FRANOR JAMS.

FRENCH JAMS.

FRENCH JAMS. PRENOR JAMS. CONFIFUZARIE de Baint Jame,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,

Special Agents. 74 235 Hongkong. Lith February, 1875.

NOW READY.

FZICE $6.00.

CHO HOK SAI

HANDBOOK OF THE-CANTON VER-

'NACULAR OF THE CHINESE

LANGUAGE.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Audioned,

THE Undersigned as red-lved instructions

from B. M. Narel Storekeeper, to Sell by Fablio Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the

23rd February, 1875, 25.11., ot H, M.

Naval Yard,

T

SUNDRY NAVAL and VICTUALLING STORES, comprising

Old METAL, IRON, STEEL, &a. Old BUNTING, RAGS, LIGNUM VITA, BOATS, GLASS and Chinese ARTICLES. SERGE, FLANNELS, BOOTS, PORK, BEEF, BISCUITS, &

Alan,

Two, 60-x.P. MARINE ENGINES. TERMS OF SAL-Custy Bofore delivery in Moziona Dollara-weighed at 7.1.3.

J. M. ARMSTRONG.

Gozerement Auctioneer. 231 Hongkong. Nth February, 1875. IN TAN SUPREME COURT OF HONG.. KONG.

A. MCDONALD AND OTHERS, *

J. MODONALD AND ANOTHLR. THE Undersigned has roosired instructions

to Sell by

ON

W. CUNNINGHAM JOHNSTON, J. ALEXANDER. 3 1 Amoy, Los Jantry, 1875,

NOTICE MR HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE M. JOHN. GORDON TALBOT HASSELL hire this day been admitted Part

Mr. Gregor I

Mr. GROBOL Hates is aathorised tó sign our Firm by procuraticu, at Fonchow,

BIRLEY & Co. So 5 Hongkong, 1st Janairy, 1875.

NOTICE,

Sm

THE Internet and Responsibility of Mr. £.E.

in one firm at this Fort,

in China, ceased on the $lat December, 1874. And Mr. EDWARD BLIAS SASSOON bue Jo agli Etmer therein from the 1st January, ultimo.

T

F. D. SASSOON & O».. 10 204. Runzkung, Oth February, 1874, THE Undera quod han been appointed AGENT at this Portfor Mesurs. HENRY 8. KING & Co., of Libarton.

OFFIVE-NO, 6, Blanley Strest."

W. H, NOTLEY. if 1765 Hongkong, 24th October, 1874.

NOTICE,

HAVE this day Established myself at this Port as MERCHANT and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, under the Firm of

WIELER & Co.

OSCAR WIELER.: 187 Hongkong, 19th December. 1874

NOTICE

Med to siga my Firm from this GASSUMBHOY KHAKÉEBHOY in

day.

14d

REHEMUOBWOY HABIBBHOT. 199 Hongkong, Zau February, 1875. –

NOTICE

CASSUMBHQY KHAKEERHOT !» authorized to sigo wy Firm from this

AHMEDBHOT HABIBEHOY. 144 190 Hougtong, 2a (February, 1875. NOTICE

JARDINE MATHESON & Co,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurancs Co., Limited, 934 0 Hongtone, 15th January, 1876. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM

PANT, LIMITED.

NOTICE. TO SHAREHOLDERS.

is

Silk Pieru-Goods Ebop, No, i1, Jervois Street, Le been Transferred to the Undèrsigued, who will not be responsible for any Debts contrack. ed by the Transferrer. This Natioe is given t avoid any disputes is the fatare.

YAT LOONG HING KEE.

7A 241 Hongkong, 12th Febenary, 1875.

*** NOTICE.

--

THE SIXTH ORDINAKY MEETING OF

will be held at the Company's Office 39 and 3, ALEXANDRA TERRACE. Queen's Road, Victoria, nt half-past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, of THURSDAY, the 18tb February, next, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the 1874

1.. JAPANESE MAJŘETY'S CONSU- SHAREHOLDERS in the Company H. LATB has been REMOVED to Nos. 2

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company February, both days inclusive.

T. ANDO. Jayness Fies-Conexi 37 242 Flongkong, 18th February, 1875.

5. S. STATE OF VIRGINIA, FROE LON-

.

DON AND SINGAPORE.

WILL BE CLOSED from the 5th to the 13th ALL OLAS as at the Mure, Steamer

By Order,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE

Booretary 23d 17 Hongkong, 33rd Jasonry, 1875. OFFICE OF TAK 'QHWA TEADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the IN NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, oa FRIDAY, the 19th February, proximo, nt 3 o'clock P., for the purpose, of recoiring the Report of the Oomaritace, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st October, 1974

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSE from the 6th to 19th proximo, both days inclusire.

By Order of the Committee,

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.

General denis. 234 166 - Hongkong, 28th Jaquery, 1875. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

·OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS:

——

mast be sent in to the Undersigned on or before TO-DAY, the 13th instant, or they will not be recognized.

GILMAN & Co.,

Agents.

44 221 Hongkong, Stl: February, 1875.

FANTED for a Gentleman, Two or Threa WUNFURNISHED ROOMS ST * SMALL HOUSE in a good locality. Address "J.," Office of this Paper,

4 220 Hongkong, 10th February, 1878. FOR SALE. BY THE UNDERSIGNED.

Not JOHN BROADWOOD & SON'S CUT-

TAGE GRAND PIANOFORTES.

W. H. NOTLEY,

8. Stanley Strest. 148 200 Hongkong, 5th February, 1975.

FOR SALE.

A RONDEACON GRAY'S NEW WORK,

WALKS

IN THE

CIFY OF CANTON, 38-a-Oopp

LANE, CRAWFORD & Os, 1 132 Hongkone. 22nd January, 1875.

AEMUNUM.

FOR SALE, an Alexandra "CHURCH HARMONIUM" with 23 Stops, and an Set of Vibratora,

THE FIFTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this COMPANY will be baid at the HEAD OFFICE, 48, QUEEN's Roan, Victoria, at 3 o'clock FM MÓN-Ofive of this Faper. DAY, the 22nd February nest, for the purpoes | R. ALFRED THOMAS MANGER bas of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the

PUBLIO AUCTION, Under & Degree of the mid Court, On the Premiser, A DAY TO BE NAMED

of which Notine will he given --- All that PIECE or PARUKL of GROUND, sitante, lying, and being at Victoria in the Juland of Hongkong,abotting va the North side thereof on the Prays, and measuring thereonTE One hundred feet; on the South aido thereof on #Public Road, and astring thereau Onė -

day, bandeed and twelve feet on the East side there of on a close registered in the Land Office ar Marine Lot Number 1 buadred and sighty five, and measuring thereon Two hundred and ninety two feet; and on the West side thereof.2 on Public Street, and measuring therean Three bundred and forty feet, which said. Firce or Parool of GROUND osatning in the Firm.

bole Thirty-one tho and air bundred square fect, and is registerad in the Land Offices Marine Lo: Number One handred and eighty- four. For the unexpired term of Nine hundred and nine y-uile yearsummencing from Twenty fifth day of June, 1861, at a Yearly Crown Rest of $240 with the PATENT SLIP thereon, and all WORKING GEAR connected with the game, and all the BUILDINGS rooted thereon. comprising Dwelling House, Macbias and Blacksmith's Shops and Engine House.

The above will be offered in Que Lot, which will include the GOODWILL."of the Businate 30w Barried on at the West Point Patent Slip. And, At the same time and place, will be sold the STEAM TUG Dhus Beth, measuring 76. feet over all, 14 ft. 6 in, Beam, 76 já. Hold, in complete order, boilt of Tix throughout and COPPER FASTENED.

#dias,

The STOCK, comprising

Copper Burd nad Plates. Yellow Metal, Bound, Square, Plate, Bar and Angle Iron.

Boiler Tubes, Rivets, Nats sad Bolts, Black

PEING Serica of Introductory Lomons for smith's tools, Forgee, Bellows and Anvils, Taps B

and Dies. Copper and Icon Nails. Besee Domoatia and Busiusar purposes.

Serowe, Chaine of various sizes, Bieel, &c., &c.

And,

HOUSE No. 85, Welington Street, thorough." ly repaired, lately in the occupation of Moustabook Rosa & Go

DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co. tl 2050 Hongkong, 28th December, 1874. TO LET,

With Prompt Pozsendinu.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES, hitherto po

capled by Mssera, Joxx Dunn & Co., consisting of 5" Rooms, 2 Godowns and Com pradure's Oles

Apply to

'LAI HING & Oc

慶典

#f174 Hongkong, 30th January, 1875. Mga bandTO LET,

By N. B. DENNTE, PAD.

This Work has been approved as a texte

for the examinations in Obiaese by tlie verument Examination Board of Hongkong

CHINA MAIL OFFICE.

.For Sale at the

Sm 2114 Hongkong, 15th December, 1874.

FOR SALE HAMPAGNE.

HRIDUINOX & Co.'s MONOPOLE, China.

Apply lo

́ØRETJEN. & Co.,

Bele Agents for China and Japan, tf 144 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1975.

-FOR SALE.

A QUANTJIT ÓF TIMBER and has docked a vessel of 1,400 tons capacity, The Slly our receira resuls of 1,500 tons, and is in complete working order

TERMS OF SALE TO THE MARINE LOT,

M this admitted a our

1829

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 00. Hoogkung, 2nd November. 1974

NOTICE.

Interest and Rsapounihility of Mr. FRADEMICE. WILLIAM GOARR in our Firm cenas from and alt r the fare.

DOARE, LIND & 09.

Sm 188 Oantop, Febrarry la 1875.

NOTICE.

HAVE Established myself at this Port as

Merobans and Commission Agent.

A. MacG. HEATON. tf 491 Hongkong, 31st March, 1874.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

HE. Undersigned "Agents are in receipt of instructione from the Board of Direstura, authorizing them to sue Policies to the extant ́of £10,000. on any one First-cluas Risk, or to

the extent of £15,000 on Adjoining Risks Current Rates.

A Discount of 29 aliowed.

ended 31st December, 1874.

Year

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company WILL BE CLOSED from the8b to the 2nd February nest, both duyu inclusivė.

By Order,

*** AUGUSTINE HEARD &

Secretarice. 177 Hongkong, 30th January, 1875. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA BOĽK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE CLOSED from the 106% to the THE Transfer Booke of the shore Company

24th inst, both daya insindel.

By Order,

For Particulare, address. B," at the

138 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1875. ***NOTICE.

EITHER the Captain, Ownera, ur Arginta

Ne in, o rice (Capraids

GRISBEN) will be responsible for any celte contrasted by the Offers or Crow of the said Tessel; *****

tf 114 Hongkong, 19h Jannury, 1875,

Notices to Consignées.

S: S. AVA COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICS. CONSIGNEES of Gurgo par S. 'S. Erymanthe,

from London, tu convection with tho: above Steamer, Are bereby informed, that their B. DUNCAN,

Goods are being landed and stored at their risk Secretary-at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery 16d 216 Hongkong, 8th February, 1876 HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY.net 10 x

LIMITED.

NOTICE. THE WARRANTS for the Dividend of $250 per aburo declared at the Mecting of Shareholders of the HONGKONG HOTEL COM HOLLIDAY; WISE & Do..

PANY, LIMITED, will be ready for delivary by Agate, the Undersigned, after Noon TO-DAY.

By: Order,

48 Hongkong, 8tb January, 1875, THE SECOND COLONIAL SEA AND FIER INSURANOS (JOMPANY OF BATAVIA.

ED. BAKER

Becretary.

be btained from MONDAY, the 15th Optinal Cargo will be forwarded on, unless. intimation is reasived from the Oonsignee#, before 5 o'clock TO DAT.

Bills of Lading will be Countersigned by the Undersigned.

Gola remaining unclaimed after THUBS. DAY, the 18th inst, at 4P, will be subject to rent and landing obdryer.

No Fire. Inanroche has been effected.

C., BERTRAND,

Principal Agerri. 240 Hongkong, 12th February, 1875.

ཨིཙྪཱ

208 Hongkong, 6th February, 1975. HONGKONG, DANTON, AND MACAOS. S. BEN LEDI, FROM LOXUON AND

PORTS OF CALL. STEAMBOAT· CÓMPANY, LIMITED.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Freamer aro bereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their whence delivery may be obtained. risk at the Hongkong Wharf and Goduons.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

-

PATENT SLIP AND BULL all of THE Undersigned, having the sponted the purobase money to be paid on the fall of

Agents for above the hammer, nod baluse on completion of the panyo SPECIAL ATTENTION OF Dead of Transfer of the Leasehold Property, SHIPPERS to the low rates of premium the orposses of which to be paid by the pur-charged for alt ateamer risks, besides which a cheer. Before the delivery of the other Lota, Brokerage of THIRTY-THREE and ONE- 273 the paid in Mexican Dollars weighed THIRD PER CENT, (33) will be allowed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faults and errors of an riaza to ports in China, Japan, the Philip, description to be at purchaser's risk from the pipes, and the Streita, risk to all other fell of hammer, and sobjest to the approval | ports the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PER HONGIORG AND Shanghai Banking Ugero- of the Court De

CENT: (15) only: Farther Particaines own be obtained from Messrs. (JALDWELL and BRKKETON, Božoiture,

BOULDER LODGE, with COACH HOUSE HENRY RITCHIE'S SUPERIOR PALE 29. Queen's Bond

STABLING. Apply to

·G. FALCONER & Co. tf 215 Hongkong, 9th February, 1876,

TO LET.

With Immediate Forscrmon. THE Dovirable FAMILY RESIDENCE, Borbam Road West, lataly occupied by NJ. Eng, Esq., containing Ten Hooms, Buth rooms, t-bones, and Stabling, &c.,

Apply to

THOMAS GREEN,

SHERRY.

1. G. LINSTEAD. 2139 Hongkong, 21st December, 1874 NATIONAL CLOCK COMPANY, OF CONNECTICUT US A MURRAT DAVIS,

SOLE AGENT, 31 and 33, SUTTER STREET PAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,

Auction

·J. M. ARMSTRONG,

227 Hongkong, 9th February, 1875,

TRANSLATION. OCUMENTS Tramalated from EVOLIS

into CHINEME, sad GERMAN:

Doo

Or from GEIMAN, CHINESE, FABROM, SPANISH, ITALIAN OF PORTUGUESE, into Eng LIEM, by competent, bands..

Spicon attention paid to PROTESTA. Er.

P. & 8: N. Co's Office, propared to fill Orden för all CLOCKS | TENDED PROTEST, and other Dovaœepla con= |

if 2049 Bongkning, 7th December, 1874. .

HARD TO LET,

With Prongt „Possession, -

TAQIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THE Detached PREMISES slinated on To

ON

NOTICE.

AN AND AFTER MARCH 1et, 1875, the Datea of BAILING of the Company's Steamers from HONGKONG for SAN FRAN- CISCO, YOKOHAMA, will be the FIRST and FIFTEENTH of each louth, until further notice

When these Dates fall on SUNDAY, the Day of Sailing will be the PRECEDING SATURDAY.

9. B. EMORY.":"

Acting Agent.

· 244 141 | Hongkong, 23rd January, 1878.

POWING.

HE Steam Tag LITLE ORPHAN

available for TOWING at Boonsbie Bares. Apply on Board, or to

BOSTON JACK & Co. Anchorage of Peddar's Wharf.

B Hongkong, 13th January, 1875.

BRISTORAGES MOR

"OALS received on Storage in Fiest-clase Godowna (lately known so those of Moore

B. WALKER & Co.) of about 5,000 tons Cupa-. city, situsted on the Prapa, West Wanchi.

G. LINSTEAD.:

1909 Hongkong, 19th November, 1874 >

fjHË here

lond Lot 169, Graham Street, (at.prevent occupied by Messi, E. CHRubiased Co.)! consisting of DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICE, aud Four GODO WNE.

Apply to

T. G. LINSTEAD, 93 Hongkong, 16th Jaunary, 1875.

TO EXT

Lists.

Manufactured by, Ansonia CzoGX (0. GILBERT CLock 06. WATERBURY CLOCK Co, F, INGRAHAM & On

Send for Illustrated Cetologue and Frics.

[3 2012 HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY. Cornor of Wyndham and Wellington Streets, (Nearly opposite the German Club) Open daily, Saturdays excepted

REDUCTION OF PRICES,

taiting NAUTICAL.. ENQÍÁZEKING, or other TECHNICAL Terms

Teruelos Durosean language- Fair copy, por legal folio

-$1.00 2.2/0.95 Extra copies, judgin Special agreemente made for Obiassa Trase istians or lengthy documents in other languages, Address TRANSLATION," care of Daly Prage Offico.

m 215 Hongkong, 15th December, 1874 HONGKONG 108 COMPANY

HA

AVR always on hand. STOCK of

CLEAR SOLID BLOCK IDE

SIEMSSEN & O

Agents 1028 Bouwkoug, 1st July, 1874. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

HB Underagged having been appointed THE

Agents for the abovo Company, are pro- pared to grant Insurances as falkiwa -

MARINE BISKS,

2

Policies at current rates, payable either_bert,

in London, or at the principal ports of India Austraila, and the East.

per Aunan, or $4.50 per Share, declared DIVIDEND at the mtaal13 per cent at the. Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- baldera beld THIS DAY, will be payable at the

{RATION, OD and after SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Wuninte

By Order of the Board of Directore.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.

•General Agents 19 Hongkong, 21st January, 1875.

NOTIFICATION.

-

COPY of the JURY LIST for 1875 in Aposted at the Suprema Court House for Inspection,

&

Natios of Inncparasics, Omissions, Objections, mast be given to the Registrar on or before

A BROKERAGE of THIRTY-TXUEL And ONE. TUESDAY, the 16th day of February, 1875, in TRIED FEE CONT. will be allowed on all LOCALcordance with the Provisions of Section 8 of

Ordinianos No. 11 of 1864.2. RISKS. AN

boss FIRE RISKS. Policies granted on Firat eliza Batikding to un extent of $20,000,

A DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CANT. (20) apen the current local rates, will be allowed and all premium charged for asaranos; auch die count being dodacted at the time of the issue of policy.

HUSSELL. & Co...

Agents,

-1 Hongkong, 1st January, 1874.

ESLIFE ASSURANUR COMPANY,

LIMITED.

It la farther autified that no Parson

is in the List as a Joror will be excused from service on the ground of any cremption which be may be entitled, or on the ground of any want of qualidation, coles such vicep tion, dball have been claimed and establisted, or want of qualification duly preved, at or Before the time above speciñed.

W. H. ALEXANDER, D

Registrar, 154 187 Hongkong. let February, 1875. THE ADVERTIZER, who has had Three

Obing, desires. Re-engagement as Clerk or Junior Book-keeper, "

Addream 1 B. A. Daily Prent Offe

85 Hongkong, 14th January, 1875, HEMISTS ASSISTANT WANTED.

Baropean. Write and addreon "SHANG HAI” sàn vì this Paper.

TANDS," newly painted and in Good A PTBR this Date and antil further notice, wide from Prus FUTERED WATER, wilkent Y BUYSENENT POURLYT Years' experience of Ostos Work In

THE Prepiscs toown as the "THE WOOD. Order,

Apply to

REMEDIOS & Co tf 131 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1875,

TO LET...

No. 7 Garden Road, known as HARPER VILLE," Intely the Residence of J. M. WALrans, Bag

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.. 197 Hongkong, 4th Februicy, 1875 TO LET, THE whole, or part, of the Residence known

“THE HERMITAGE.”

Apply to

TALGAE,

9, Hellywood Houd sf977. Hongkang, 29rd Juus, 1874,

TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,

the Na Ma Chamionla whatever g

PRIOR TWO DENTS. PER POUND. SPECIAL SORBENT code with Stenship (where or Agente.

DEPOT No. 17, QUBEN'S ROAD, HONG. KONG HOTEL BUILDINGS. WOH at EAST POINT, 1

Etter, Ammonia, or any kind of

Cameo Portraits, it is one

Dv.

Prices will be as follows :-

order)

for 2 doz. $4.00

đo for 2 doz. 7.00

9,00

12:00.

5,00

8.00

dal

Cabinet Portraits, Portraita 8 by 6, plain permanentach. 600 worked ap and wanted... 10,00 Enlargements made from any Photo

graph (Fided or otherwise) colored in oil and framed complete, at Views from Nagaliren in BrookAKAN BİN

0.50 per dos 5,00 Outdoor groups at private houser an

Saturdays by arrangement. - Viowa of Frivate Homes and Grounds to

ordor, et espr$10.00 Extra copies, gantzüb. 0.50 Patrone of the Hongkong Photographic Rooms can get their servants taken ‘at,

copyATE SALES

0.80

-0.95

1E Undersigned háru heva appointed Sole THE undersigned having bapu spumed Hongkong and Chim by Mors, J. & R. TEN-pared to accept riske againel Fire at warrent N.B-uitable Colours for Dress are dia, MENT, Glasgow, and hasara. DAVID CORSAR &, subject to a bonus of 20 per cent. Bose, Arbroath,

been appointed

fxtra copie

broton, and green. A ME

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & C.

29 Hongkong, January, 1887.

SIEMSSEN & Gou if 80 Hongkong, 26th November, 1872

Agenti

·

During the cold season the best light for por: traitere in from 10 till 1L,

e1 2068-Hongkong, 10th December.1874,

KYLE & BAIN,

Proprieters, 1993 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1874-

AND R LENNENT'S ALE and ◄ PORTER.

DAVID CORSAR & SONS Merchant Navy 1.

Néry Boilod

Long Flas

Crown

DANVAS

- ARNHOLD, KARBERGA Oot

tf 1180 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867

MILLAR & CO.,

PLUMBERS, TRA

ORAS. H. MORGAN

ly 948 Hongtong, 1816 June, 1874 PHŒNIT FIND INSURANCE COMPANY. [DE Undersigned having been appointed Agent above Company, at this Fort, are prepared to grant. Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, en Buildings, or on Good stored therein.

717

DOUGLAS LABRAIK & Co. Hongkong. 9th November. 1868.

ROGERS,

DENTIST,

D.D.S.,

No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD.

of 247 Hongkong, let Deccaber, 1874.

"NOTICES

CTEAMERS leaving this part. requiring COFFERSMITHS AND BRASS FOUNDERS, COAL, an obtain it from the Under-

digued. GAS-FITTERS AND BELL HANGERS,

W. G. HALE & Co. QURER'S BOAT BART, AND NULLA LIER,

1501 18th Beptersbar, 1878. 1499 Hobgkongs 3rd Boytomber, 1874-

2167, Hongkong, 30th December, 1875,

NOTICE TO SHIP MASTERS.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless police to the sonttery be given before Doon TO-MORBOW.

"Goode remaining in store after 16th instant will be subject to Godown rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ű..

Agontr 78 822 Hongkong, 9th February, 1875

QOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

steamer

CONSIONBES per Company's

HEOTOH are beraby notified that the cargo is being discharged into Craft, landed at the Godowna of the Undersigned, în both cases it will lie at Consigneee' risk. The carga. will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 8th February, 1875,

Goods andilivered after 15th February, 1875 will be unljet to Rent.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Jgeante. 74 217 Hongkong, 9th February, 1875. -

NOTICE.

NONSIGNEES of Carco per British Barque fiche, Capo, Master, from London, ara requcaled to take immediate delivery of their Goode from alongside.

Cargo impeding the dieobarge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and exponse. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. FUSTAU & U.,

agents

819 Honekong, Sth February, 1875.

"UUMPAGNIE DES MESSAGURIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEED.

YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are

CONSIGNERS od in their Bile of Lading

OPIUM AND SPIRITS FARMS INnded and stored at their fisk and expense.

NOOOHIN-CHINA, DANA

to the undersigned for conntersignature, and take immediate delivery; tiris Cargo Lus been

No Are insurance has been affected,

C. BERTRAND, SOM

Principal Agmt. Ey“ Donnat,” 2nd July, 1874. ...35 cuses Beer- Bra Tigra," 19th December, 1874,

IN Parade of the Ordinances enacted by

the Gavaror, Intimation ja bereby given | FD, 1/85. that Stup Masters bave to dake known at tha Harbour-natore or Farmara' Offos, on their arrival in Saigoo, Any quantity of Opium or Spirits of any kind which may baye breu ekip, AMA

hut Mérohnedjes.

Amazone, "-28th January, 1876.

bor Aerolandiae.

caso Merchandise.

pod on board of their Vessels failing which CAZ în triangle, 34/42 9 balis Paper. they are liable to the Penaltisanposited therein. Į DTI 1.

(Orl. 5, Ooh, 1871, Art, VII, ZVL, XVII.) QM in diamond,

18, Sept., 1878, * XNL)

Les Fermier de l'Opium et der Alcools, RB

BANHAP & CIE.

Vale Président du Consell d'admon, Saigon.. "A, SPOONER,/20

6m 106 - Saigon, January, 1875,

H

1256/37,

ja dismand, 1,

•-1 esso

Hongkong, Bud Fobrusry, 1875,

Do. bale Merabandine. Lounk Wine.