FOR SALE
INSURANCES.
ED CHASTEL & CO., WISE MEROKANTS, THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY
MARINE HOUse, 15, Queen's ROAD,
have for Sale-
VIEUX MEDOC
ET. EMILION
Qurts. Plate. $230 $1.25. $4.50 $5.25.
LARRANGE
$4.50 $3.25.
$5.00: $5,75.
ST. JULIEN
ST.JULIEN, Rommard & Co. $5,00. $7.00
16.00 - $7.00...
34. EXTEIXE After Dinner OLSETs, from $8 to 321 For Dozen, in Quarts and In Pluts.".
BURGUNDIRS and SAUTERNES Qts and Pia. Pale Dry Tab Sweepy, at yor Denon, CHAMPAGNER of the most popular Brands, in. Quarts, Pints, and Hulf-pints. "
MACKENZIE Daos's Fure Highland Malt
bkx. Daliore Distillery, 10years old, $8.50 per Dozen.
CHARTREUSE. CURACAO, MARASCHINO, Hongkong. 13th January, 1891 [14]
FO
ÖSTEICH FEATHERS.---"
OR SALE, BEAT GENUINE OSTRICH
FEATHERS, of different sizes and sp lours, dressed and undressed, at wry MODERATE PRibes and suitable for Ladies Hats.
COWASJEE D. DADACHLANJEE,
12, Peel Streat. Hongkong, 9th Jacnary, 1-60,01 – M'
CAPITAL TARLS 600,000; EQUAL TO $839,399.33, REBDAVE FUND
DIRECTORS.
LEE SING, of the Lai Hing Feik.
834,182,21,
LONDON
LONDON LONDON
NEW YORK.
WONG YIK PUN, of the Chun Cheong Wing
Hong
FONG S4x Fuxe, of the Tony Sang Wo Hong. Loo.YEE, of Bio: Yes On Fire WONG PAR CERONG, of the San Tys Lee Hong. Kwok Acana, of the The Hing Firm. Lo Teox Moon, of the wrong Man Cheong
Firm
MANAGER-HO, AMEL
MARINY RIBs on Goods, &c., taken at CURRENT RATES Australis, California, Manila, Singapore, Sauron, Penang, and to all (the Treaty Parts of China and Japan,
Head Offton, 3 and 1. Przya Wast. Hongkong, 14th October, 1878.
COTTISH. IMPERIAL INSURANCE
COMPANY. .
NEW YORK: NEW YORK
THE DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1880.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING
SAN FRANCISCO, via THAMA SAN FRANCISCO. SATGON, SINGAPORE, Lo... SINGAPORE BRISBANE, do “SINGAPORE PENANG, day,
SINGAPORE PENANG, 3o... SINGAPORE BOMBAY, & BANGKOK... YOKOHAMA
ҮОКОНАМА, тіл Конв YOKOHAMA AND KIOGO; YOKOHAMA
SHANGHAL...
12429
SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI.
FIRE AND LIFE. INSURANCES against Fine granted at Cur 121ent Ratos, Considerable Reduction in Fremia
for LIFE INSURANCE in China. ·
MOYEN & Co. Agents, Hongkong, 3rd June, 1879.
IN-KING HAS FOR SALE, or Recent rrivale, all kinds of JAPANESE CURIOS, LACQUERED WARE, FINE PORCELAINS and SERGINA WABE, CHINA SILK, EMBROIDERY SHAWLS IVORY WARE, CHINA WARE, &o, &c.
PRICHS MODERATE. No. 48, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. FOR SALE
NOTICE
THE Codersigned been appointed AGENTS to the NEW YORK BOARD of UNDERWEITERS.
TROPHILE BOEDERER & CR CHAMPAGNE, awarded the Gold Medal
at the Paris Exibition..
DRY VERZENAY MOSSEUX.
Quarts Pints
317 por Cam of-1 Duzen. ............$19 por Case of 2 Dozani,
METER & Co Agents
[1:00
Hongkong. 22nd August, 1878...
FOR SALE.
CHAS. ENDSTECK'S CHAMPAGNE,
$20
1374"WBIGSLACE."
................. par case of 1 dezon pints.
CHATEAU LEOVILLE POIFERRA, 1889.
VIN DES PRINCI
$18............per case of 1" dozon queste,"
པ་ཆོས ི་
$7
"
DR MARGAUX.
PALYER
caso of 1 dezes quarte.- per caso
per
per case of 2 dozen pinta, CHATEAU BELAIR
por case of I dezen qustis.
LORMONT.
per ouse of 1 dosez quarts. por case of 2 dezan pinta
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong 13th February, 1880.
FOR SALE.
[27
ICTIONNAIRE CHINOIS-PRAN-
CAIS EF LATIN,
By M. DE GUIGHTS,
I strongly bound, and in excelent-coulition. Apply to Leong Axır. Daža Prans Office,
FOR SALE.
UTLER PALMER'S
CELEBRATED
WINES AND COGNAC.
Price List on application,
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. Hongkour, 1st November, 1877;
FOR SALE.
CHAMPAGNE,
1-874
MIDSIECK & Co.'s MONO POLE.
DEETJEN & Co.
Hongkong, 2nd July 1877.
J.
(1099
HOIHOW AND PAKHOL
AMOY, TAIWAN, & TÁMSUL
VESSEL'S NÁMY
CAPTAIN
27
FOR FARIGHT. APPLY TO
TO EN DESPATCHED".
Glongyle (atr.)
R. Robinson............. Haydn: Brown Mabel........ Bolgie (str.). Holla Bladh (str.) Normalby (str.) ...
•Moray (etc.) Aeratoen Apoor (8)
Quick despatch. Quick despatch. Quick despatch.
Quick despatek,
Un 25th inst, at 3 P.M
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch. To-day, at Noon. Tomorrow, at Noon. "On 21ät îns£,, at & RJ. On 21st inst., et. 3 r.m. (On or about 29th inak/
On 24th inst., Daylight. Quick despatol.
Prince Frederick
Quarily Qlague
Jardine, Matheson & Co...
On or aboni ad iust.
HongkongYugel & Co.,
Dake of Aberdoru...
Відвіе..
Hongkong
Yegol & Co.
Sinith.
Hongkong
Yogel & Co.
Havener
Hongkong
Vogel & Co...
∙∙Hallett
Honghong
Bassell & Co.
Hongkong [G. &.0, 8. Ca..
Даур
Hongkong
Bussell & Co.
Monge
Hongkong Mossagerie Maritime
Hongkong
M. J. Batlar... Mastavish
Hongkong Hungho
Nias (str.)
·Dale (str)
Valgo (str.)
Samida-Mara (str.)
Gairautir (stc)
A. E. Bariom J. Thompson... Guirand Habenor......
Castle
Hongkong
•China (str.
Castelle (str..
Ava (ute.)
Koiland
Lombardy (str)
liainan (tr)..
Halleorg (str....
Conner Goode
SWATOW, AMOY, & FOHOW | Douglas (pr.)...... | Toùng
INSURANCES.
SUN FILE OFFICE,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Polisies Aquaust Fire to the erbout
Hongkong, 4th September 1870. I
ɖɔEUODD «f AMERICAN and FOREIGN SHIPPING.
“Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca Hongkong, 4th September, 1879, [y1458 CWISS. LLOYD TRANSPORT INSUR,
ANCE COMPANY, WINTERTHUR, INSURANCES granted on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World.
THE Undersignal-ore propered by Grant
$50,000 on First-class Risks.
of
A Disccunt of Twenty per cent. (20%)) upon the Jarrent Local Rates of Premia will be al loved upon Insurances effected with this Office.
LINSTEAD & Co.,
Agerits Sun Fire Offics. Hongkong, 1st June 1878; THE DUSSELDORF UNIVERSAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED
23
MEYER & Co, Agents. . The Underzigavi, Laving been appointed Hongkong, 2nd June, 1879.
1935 AGENTE for the above Company, are prepared
Gibb, Livingston & Co Jardine, Matheson & Co... David Sasacon, Sons & Co. P.&O. 8. N. Co Yvon Fat Hong Mosengerios Maritimes..... Mitsu Bisht Mail S. Co. Holliday, Wine & Co....... Hongkong P.&O. 8. N. Cô
Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hongkong
Masagerie Maritimes... P. & Ổ. 8, N. Cole Russell & Co
Hongkong
Hongkong Dougins Lapraik & Co. Hongkang Douglas Lspraik & Co.......
INTIMATIONS
MONSIEUR H. GARD
FRENCH GILDER AND PLATER svarMD HOLZ, Work guasintoad: Will
ON WOOD AND METAL
visit ruidoneos when necessary, for Bapairs. LESSONE in FTOLIN BARMONY, Last and ELEKENTARY.
HE, JOAMPKINE GARD-CURTAINS LACES, SHADES, FLUTIN, dono ny in French Style,
M
equal to new.
59, WYNDHAM STREET ORIENTAL HOT JE,
On 21ek lust, Daylight.
Quick despatskap
Quier doqotch
To-morrow, at daylight.
Quick despatch."
-
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch
"L'o-morrow, ab. 4° P.X.
On 22adjust, Daylight.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
FOR SHANGHAL
THE Steamship
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
CALCUTTA,
FOR SINGAPORE, FENING, AND
180 Stemmahip.
Ta
"MORAY."
M. J. Butsher, Commandor, will be despatebed as abors on SATURDAY NEXT, the 2lat instant, at 3 oʻaloait"E,M?——
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MAILS EXPECTED
THE VĚRNOK MAIL,
The . M. stenger Aba, with the next ofte ward. French mail, left Saigon at-3 pm, on the 14th, and may be expeated here this morning.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P and O. steamer Lombardy, with the not autward English mail, loft Singapors at 6 JARDINE, MATHESON & CO... on the 14th, and may be expssted here on Hongkong, 14th February, 1850,
FOR SINGAPORD; PENANG, AND
CALOUTTA.
VTHE Steamship.
ARRATOON APCAR
「306
Maotarish, Commander, will leave for the above- Porta on SATURDAY NEXT, the 21st instant, at 8'o'block in the afternoon......
For Freight or Passage, apply to
• DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agente
Hongkong, 14th February, 1880,
305
NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES -
MARITIMUS. PAQUEBOIS POETE FRANCAIS.
STHAM FOR BAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
·ISMALIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES, AZEO, BOMBAY, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND POET LOUIS.
N WEDNESDAY, the 18th February,
will be despotohod for the sboro Port TO.SINDE" Commandant ONGs with
"CASTELLO"
MORROW, the 13th instant, at Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
[323 Hongkong, 17th February, 1880, FOIL SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY,
AND MELBOUENT... (Calling off the al COANE FORTs and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New ZEALAND). Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Compary's Sinamer
NORMANBY".
R. J. F. SHUSTER bags to sononesHE
above Betablishment, as a FreST-CLASS HOTEL
GERMAN LLOYD MARINE INSURGENT POLICIES MARINE RIEKST that he carries on from this date the
COMPANY, LIMITED,
OF BERLIN,
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to
·GRANT POLIUES un MARINE RISKS to sil pacts of the World.
Hongkong, 6th February, 1879.
COMPANY
to all parts of the World)
MAILS. PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO will leave this Port for the above places
Cargo and Specie will be cgistered for Lon- dan na wall as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Msrasiles for the principal plates of Europe.
ika 21st imitant."
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
A. MAIN WILL CLOSE
Singapore, Sasa, and London-To-day, the 18th instant, at 9 AM.
For Huiho Pakbo, and Haiphong-To- day, the lath instant, at 11.80 Anc
For Svatow and Shanghai Per Europe, to- day. the 18th instant; at 4.30 .
For Shanghat, Yokohama, and Hiogo-Por -Castello, to-day, the 18th ipatant nt 5 P..
For Amoy Taiwanfoo, and.. Tamaul.-For Hoildang, to-morrow, the 19th inst at 3:30 bar. For Japan, via Kobe,-Par Sanida. Maru, on Friday, the 20th instant, at 5. Confrat
zalės..
5.
For Saigon.--On-Friday: the 20th instant, at
For Straits Settlements and Caloutla-Fer Aratoon Apear and Moray, on Saturday, the 21st instant, st 230 Þ.E. ANA
For Swator, Amoy, Bad Feoshow.-Per Douglas, on Saturday, the 21st inst., at 5-P..
For Rangkok-Par Dule, on Monday, the 23rd instant, at 5 PM.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET The French Contract Puske "SINDA" will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Frropa, vin Napies to Saigon Straits Bottlements, Jafaris, Burmah, Ceylon, India (vid Madras), Australia, New Zealand. Tasmanis, Fiji, Aden, Susz, and Alexandria.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Moon, MAILS BY THE BRITISH PÁCKÉT. and Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., The Britiel Contraor Packet NIZAM Spooie and Parcelent 3. e.. a the 17th will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the February, 1880 (Parools are not to be sont th Februars, with Mails to and through the on board; they must be left at the Agency's United Kingdom and Europe, riâ Brindisi; to Office.) Contants and value of Packages are the Straits Settlemente, Batavia, Barmahı, Çəy-
The House is now being THOROUGHLY BENO-Will be despatchcal as above TO-MOEROTY,required VATID and RE-FURYISHED. Mt. SEUSTER the 19th instant, at Neon.
For Fright or Pussogo, apply to 192 hopes by strict attention to Duainess and by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Aupplying the BEST OF LIQUORS, to
Hongkong, 6th February, 1880.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
· Agents, Hongkong, 14th August, 1878," CHINESE INSITRANCE, COMPANY (LIMITED).
NOTICE,
t
A Ban of Fabric Patronage. The hense bas AMPLE ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS, Who will meet with every comfort, The Table will ho of the best, and tho' olarges etriotly mor POLICIES gated at surrut rates on Maderate. The Proprietor will be of all times rine Risks to all parts of the World. Lo ready to supply Ficnic Parties and to provide sosiation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distri. REASONABLE TERMÉ buted annually to Contributors, whether Shay reholders or not, in proportion to the net amagat of Fremia contributed by aach the remaining third being carried to Reserve Findl
STEMSSEN & Co., Agenty,
(975 TRANSATLANTY OF HAABUBURANCE THE Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pared to ansept Riaks against Fire at Current Rates, subject to a Boans of 20 par cont
STEMSSEN & Co..
Agents.
Flongters, Leth Novembar, 1872.
·· ROTAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE
| 21
*H19. Undersigned; Agenta for the shove Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- STRANCÊS at Charrant Rator.
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, 2761 March, 1876,
110
| PHŒNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
accordance with the Company's Articles of As.
[271
FOR AMOY TAIWANFOO, AND TAMSUL
HM Steamship.
"HAILOONG,"
loa, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. For farther particulars, apply at the Com-This is the best opportunity for forwarding Cor- pany's Office,
respondence to Mauritius, E. Africa, the Cape, St. Helens, and Ascension. M
N.B.-This Packet carrios no mails for the- Anstralian Colonies;
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 5th February, 1880.114 MITSU BISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP CO
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA KOBE.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT. MAILBA
THE FRENCH MAIL-DAY DEVOLE DEPARTURE.
closes, except the night
Dinners for Parties of Six and upwards a very Ports TO 10BROW, the 19th inst., at 4 P.M. THE SUMIDA MARU" Captain. 5 Fiz., Money Order Cole, which is always
NEW BOWLING ALLEYS HAVE BEEN RE-LAID.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLES
TIFFIN AT ONE, DINNER AT BEVEN. WINES AND SPIRITS OF THE REST QUALITY.
J. BRADLEE SMITH, Secretary, Hongkong. 10th Decenibar, 1878.- THE LONDON ASSURANCE...
INCORPORATED BY BÓVAL OHARTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING, GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D..1720.
T
ORIENTAL HOTEL
J. F. SHUSTER, Proprietor. Hesgong, 5th November, 1879.
「
R. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODY&E-Bost known remedy for Nervousness;Indigestion,
menta; extensively and in the Anny and Navy,
Captain Goode, will be despatched for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS. LAPRATK & Co., Agents Hongkong, 16th February, 1880..
FOR HOTHOW AND PAKHOI.
THE Steamship
[319
"HAINAN." Captain Conner, abortly due, will are immediate despatch for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
KUSSELL & Co.
F296 Hongkong, 18th February, 1880.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO..
Strashig
Agents for the shore Corporativa, ars Liver Complaints, and all Functional Derange T
THE "Undorsigned having been appointed prepared to grant Insurances as follows: MARINE DEPARTMENT.
"CAIRNSMUTE
HTBINET, will be despatched as shave on SÁTURDAY, the 21st February, at Daylight.
Cargo received on board and Parools of the Off up to 6 .. of 29th February.
+
open out of office bonra..
DAY OF DEPARTURE,
7., Post Office opens.
10 A., Registry of Lettora cosses.--Posting of
all printed maker 'aal patterns ceases. 11 A., Mail olores, except for Late Lettere, 11.10 A.M., Letters may be posted with Lata Fas
o219 cents madil
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Fosight All Clairs for Damage must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
RATES OF PASSAGE
11.36 AM, when the Post Office closes entirely. TO KOBX
Cabin 860. Steerage $15.11.40 AM., Late Letters may be posted on board the paoket with Tale Fee of 18 Coats until To YOKOHAMA and
Cabin $76. Steorage $20.
time of departure. NAGASAKL...... 3 A REDUCTION a mate on RETURN CABIN PASSAGES.
Cargo and Passengers for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Shanghai Aail Steamer at
and highly recommended by the Medes Faculty: Captain Castle, expasted from London t or Kobe
THE ENGLISH HA-DAY OF DEPARTURE. 5 PM., Money Order Offline aloses. 5.30 PM, Post Office closes till 8 F.; except the night box, which is always open out of offles hours.
8 P.M., Post Offes opens.
TIROBI this date, until Carther notice, a dig. in Lagidon, or at the principal Ports of India, BRIGHT'S PINOSPHODYNE.--Only about the 20th instant, will lead here the For further Particulars, apply at the Com-9p.., Begistry of Letters ocases. Posting of
Policies al surrent rates, payable either, here, Chi, Red Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT..
B.
reliable Remedy for Weak and Shattered Constitutions, Nervous Dobility: Depression, Lassitade, Pimples. Impoverished Blood; to-
count of Trenty per cent. (20%) upon the Current Local Eates of Fremia will be allowed Policies jaaned for long or short porinds at roughly re-establishes general bodily health. apon Insurances effected with this Company.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Currant rates.
Agreta.
COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
.[16
at reduced rates.
discount of 50, allowed. Hongkong, 27th Jane, 1872.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE Policies sued for anas not uxceeling £5,000,
HOLLIDAY, WIBU & Co.
YOKIO MARINE INSURANCE COM.
···· PANY LIMITED
CAPITAL.....
Hongkong28th July 1872. AND E TENNENTS ALB and Endersigned, A GRANT D
PORTER.
DAVID CORSAE & SONS
-Marekant Navy
SCANVAS.
Navy Boiled Lung Flax Crown **ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
FOR SALE.
TUTLER PALMER & CO's
CLAENTS, at 315 39 39, 87, 30, and $43 PRR CASE OF 1 DOZEN CHARTS. SHERRIES, ab 5107, 891, 89, and Bi PER CASE OF 1-DOZEN QULETS.. CHAMPAGNE, at 813) FER CASE OF DOZEN Pirs,
d
CHAMPAGNE, så $13) PER CASE OF 1 DOZEN QUARTS
HOCK, at 89 PER CASE OF 1 Dozen. QVARTS,
BRANDIES. * ** *** and ****, an 571, 883, 810, - und S11 PER Case or 1 Docen: QEAKTS
Detailed Price Lists on application to
STEMSSON & Co. Hongkong, 8th January, 1884.
[23
G. FALCONER AND CO., 'ATCH AND OHRONOMETER
WMANUFACTURERS AND
JEWELLERS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS, AND BOOKS,
No. 46, Queen's ROAD CENTRAL..
Understand beef the Hood in
for Sale of Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. TEN NENT, Glasgow, and Messrs. DAVID Cossan"& Soxa, Arbroath
ARNUOLIŲ, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1967,
[30]
“NOTICE.
Company, are prepared to IN- SURANCES the extent of 565,000, an firaċ- "oles:riske at current rates.
MELCHERS & Gạ Hongking, 97th March 1876ERS [13 TANDARD FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS to the above Company at this Fort, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FINE to the extent of $40,000 on Buildings or on Ports of Destination,
Goods stored therein.
Discount 20 "%-
VOGEL & Co.
25
Arugkong, 1st March, 1878. -
WE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
-COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Chins
and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Parang.
and Manil
Yax 600,000.
above Porta, and will have quick dougulek.
For Freight, apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Hongkong, 30th Febrancy, 1880.
NOTICE.
R. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE-SÜM Dis al Chemists throughout the globe.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, Cantion: Beware of a worthless imitationu.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. Agnate for Hongkong-A, S. WATSON & Co,
ALGAR AND COMPANIE Company's Steamzabip
GUTAUGAR STATE AGENTS.TU
REXTS COLLECTED.
BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, &c... MONMENTA ERECTED,
9. HOLLYWOOD ROAD. NOTICE. JOOKBINDING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES
BOOKBINDIN
The Undervignad, having been" appointed | 347 || AGENTS for the above-named Company, are pro- pared to GEANT INSURANCE POLICIES at Cur rest Rates on Goods shipped per Mitsu Bisni Mail Stenship Ge.'s Stoacers to all. Parts of Japan Folicies als payable either here or at
MITSUI BUBSAN KAISHA,
Agents. 21st Jaznary, 1880. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.,
(184
INCORPORATED DY ROTAL CHARTER "AND" SPECIAL ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.
ESTABLISHED 1809. CAPITAY-£2100,000.
AT THE
"DALLY PRESS " OFFICE.
Bookbinding in every Style by Competens Workmen un the Premise.
Music bound in Elegant Bindings. Commercial Binding of every Sisa and Descrip. -tion, und Anscont Hooks ruled-lo may
Paitora.
QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED.
Riske accepted, and Policies of THE Undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for "DAILY PRESS" granted at the rates of Premium current at the above-mentioned placar
JAS. R. COUGETRIE, Boatery. Hongkong, 1st Novembar, 1871..
FL7630 MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON..
ESTABLISHED 1821.- -
CAPITAL OF 7E3 COMFANY, $1,000,000 Storling. OF WHICH IS PAYD-UP £100,000 Sterling Enseren Feza UEWARD F120,000 Steing. ANNUAL INCOR
£260,000 Sterling TheUndersigned are born appointed Agents for the shove Company at HosGKONG, CANTON, Foocrow, SHANGHAL, and Hasnow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Current Rates, 18
**** HOLLIDAY WISE & 06. Hongkong. 15th October. 1868.
the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies agaanet FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 or any Building, or on Morchandise in the same, at the usual rates, subject to a discount of Twenty pay sent. (26)
GILMAN & Co., Agents
Hoknak, 7 July, 1974. PUŒNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Undersigned having been appointed Port, are propsred to grant Policies against Agents to the above Company at this Fire to the extent of 310,000, on Buildings or
of Goods stored therein.
HANN DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 9th Navsaber, 1868. QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
E
OFFICE
309
"VOLGA," Commandant Gricand, will be despatched for
TOKOHAMĂ Shortly after the arrival of the next-Ersunk Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 12th February, 1880.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES;
·PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS. THE Company's.teamship
"ATA," Commandant Bolland, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI: shortly after her arrival from Europe.
Q. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 12th February, 1890,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship
"CHINA"
DUCATION IN ENGLAND. will love for the above plans shortly after the Arrival of the Starship IowaDY" with The Rev. R. G. SOPER, B.A. (London Uni-tha next English Mall.
A. McLVER; verally),ceives a limited number of Yorvo
Superintendent. GANTIRMEN "The Grove," Hoylake, near
Hongkong. 14th February, 1880. Liverpool.
A Bound Education is combined with bomd
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, comforts and domestic date. Plassant House THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship and Grounde, in a most healthy locality at the
!! LOMBARDY " --. ea efde.
TERMS,60 GUINELA PER ANNUM, exclusive will leave for the above place about 24 hours of artens. Speciel Anangements for the Holi Jufter bon arrival with the next English Mail daya.. Roforaneo kindly permitted. to R. C WILCOX, Esq.
NOW ON SALE IMPERIAL QUARTO,
POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the NGLI AKE Undersigned are prepared to GRANT} extent of $5,000 Dollars on Buildings or on Goods stated thereis, at Gorrent Local Ratas,
NORTON & Co.,
the Undersigued CHEANG HONG LIM do boreby giva Nolice, that CHOB SIN SEANG and WEE CHEOW YONG my Agents BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE subject to a Discount of 20% on the premis.
in Hongkong for certain purposes only, are Nor
EMPOWERED to CONTRACT My Deer in my pre
"COMPAN
NAMD, or bogomo atoprity for ang. Person, or to THE
THE Undersigned, having been appointed make, sigu; or ozequto say Bill Note, Bond; or Agents for the above Company, are pre- other security in my Name, ane that I shall not pared to grant Insurances as follows
MARINE RISKS.
hold myself RESPONSIBLE for wuy DRET Contracted, security given, or BB, Note, Bond or other security made, signed, or eronted by the said CHO BIN SEANG and WEE CHEow YONG, or either of them, either in my Name, or in their own Nane or Names.
CHBANG HONG LIM Singapors, 14th November, 1379.
FONG.
Policies at Current Rates, payable either here,
in Loulou, or at the principal parts of Iulia, Australia and the East.
Arents. Hongkong, January, 1876. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE
VA - INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROM this date, until further notice, a dis- gcount of Twenty per out (20) upon the current local rate of Premis will be allowed A BROKERAGE of THIRTY-THEKE and ONE- | upon Insurances affected with this Company, THIRD PEG OBIT. will be allowed on all LOCAL
DOUGLAS LAFBAIK & Co., RISKS
FIRE RISKS.
Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
F1883
.Policios granted on First-class Buildings to an oxfent, of $20,000.
4 NOW ON SALE:
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE.
By Dr. DETA
An
INGLISE AND CHINESE
· DICTIONARY, WITH THE PINTI AND MANDARIN
LOTUNCIATION. Angle-Chinesa Dictionary, published at the Daily Press Ooo, Hongkong....
A.
Superintendent,
Hongkong, 14th February, 1890..
FOR LONDON.
THE
Steamship
GLENGYLE,"
pany's Offices, No. 50s, Queen's Roul.
Hongkong, 9th February, 1980.
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, A DEN, SUEZ, MALTA,
.
all printed matter and patterns conses.
19 P.M.. Mails closed, except for Late Lettors
19.10 P... Leliers may be posted with, Late
For of 18 cents until
1990 r., who the Post Offico ciosos entirely, BRINDIST, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI-1040 P.M., Inte Letters may be posted on board
TERRANEAN PORTS. SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON,
VIA BOMBAY
ALBO
MADRAS CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA HE_ Peninsulas AND ORIENTAL STEAM TH
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Staniship "NIZAM," Captain A. E. BARIO, Will leave this en WEDNESDAY the 25th instant at 11 P.X.
Tea and General Cargo for Lonilo will be conveyed re Bombay, and there translipped: arriving one week later than by direct route. Silk and Valuables will be transferred to the Calcutta stenar at Galle, A.
For further Particulats, apply to
A. MOIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, 14th January, 1886.
the Packet with Late Fes of 18 osuts until time of departure.
MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS
-PACKET----
The Australian Contract Facket "NORMAN. BY will be despatched from Hongkong on THURSDAY, the 19tu instant, with Mails for Singapore. Thursday Island, Cooktown, Clave- and Bay, Boren, Keppel Bay Brisbane, Sylaer, Thamania, New Zealand, Fiji, and Melbourne.
Cant Rates. Correspondence cannot be registered after 11.30 A
The Mails will be closed at 11.30 A. Sup plementary Mail or bound with 18 cents late Foo 131 time of departure.
Correspondence for Southern and Western Australia can be sent by this rante if desired, but
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM as a general rate it is better to send it via Gaila,
SHIP COMPANY. TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND-PAS. SENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES
AND BUROPE,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
POSTAGE TO AUSTRALIA, & 1-The following change in the Postal sys: tem between Hongkong and the Australian-Co logie (Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, and Fiji) come into operation on February lat.
At The Postage on latters vià. Torres Straits,
CENTRAL AND UNION, PACIFIC AND | by whatever opportunity, is rodused to. 12 sintą
CONNECTING RAILROAD
COMPANIES.
AND "ATLANTIC STEAMERS:
THE
per half ounce.. Rates on other, articles con tinxe as hithortë,
3-Letter Postage via Galle alone remains 24 cents per half ennee. Mails will be made up for this route by each French Paakot, instead Sship BELGIC will be dos. palehed for San Francisco, vid Yokohama, of by each-alternate one as hestofora. The on or ivas the 25th February, 1880, at 3 P.M.,vice from Galle is now fortnightly instead of baking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the very four weeks as before.
4-No minils whatever are despatched to Aus United States. Mexico, Central and South tralis, o, by British Packet.
America, and Europe.
5. Enquiries are frequently made if, when a Connection is made at Tokuhana with Stensteamer is going, Kay to Sydney only, correspon mers from Shanghai.
čence can be forwarded for. New Zealand, Tas- Freight will be received on board until 4.1. manis, &e. It is notfiled that mails for every on the Sich February. PARCEL PACKAGES Till part of the Australasian Colonies are made ap by he-varaised at the Office until 5 PM same day. Avery steamer which calls at any one of them. All Vercel Pickages should be marked to address
in full, value of same is required.
A REDUCTION is don PASSAGE TICKETS.
Correspondanse for the West Indies (except
RETURN those belonging to the Postal Union, the Ba
taras, and Hayti), for Monte Video, Paraguay, Conmaler Invoices to accompany Ororland, and Uruguay on no longer be sent via San Morioan, Contral, and South American Cargo Frangisco. should be sent to the Company's Ofoes, pử-
aison,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Bougkong, 12th February, 1880. 1291
.... FOR NEW YORK, THE Al American Bark
G. B. EMORY, Arrent. Hongkong, 15th February, 1880
P.M. P.M.
Captain Quartly, will be impatoled as above Tressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran. A Pillar Ber has been established at the West on or hout the 22nd instant. ·
-Point Polina Station (opposite the Bailors' "For Freighter Passage, apply to
For further information as to Freight, or Home), and another at the South front of the Pansige, apply to the Agenoy of the Company, Harbour Department*
The hours of eluarinco are as follows - No. 37. Quae's Bord Central.
West Point
10.00 2.00 4.35 Harbour Department 10.6 2.15 400 Letters arrive at the Post Offos 10.30 2.30*, K45*·
Correspondence of all kinds posted in either NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
box before the first clearance on mail day will Nelthar the CAPTAINS, the AGRETA, nor the be in time for the Homewart Mail. OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any livered the same day.. DEET contracted by the Officers or the Crews
For comprehensiveness and practical servios this Work stands unrivalled. All the new || | _gr worde which the Chinese have to late years beop.
HAYDN BROWN." compelled to coin to express the namorous ob Havner, Master, will load here for the shove jouts in machinery, photography telegraphy Fort, and will have quick despatch and in solence generally, which the rapid advance For Freight, apply to of foreign relations has imposed upon thein, are
VOGEL & Cɔ. hore given in intense. Each and every word is.
Hongkong. 9th February, 1880. fully illustrated and explained, forming exercises
FOR LONDON. for stdouts of a most instenstivo-nature. · Both |
the Court, and Panti prenaticiations are given,REAL British Ship the accents being carefully marked ca the best principle hitherto attained The typography
DUKE OF ADEROORN,"
Chinese and English type correspond in the sise Port, and will have quick despatch.
of body, thereby affecting a vast egonomy of space, achieving a cleaners not previously. atisiped, and dispensing with these vast margins and vacant space which have herstofers ekan- terised Chinese publications!
1285
All correspondence for Hongkong will by do.
Residents who Eoop a postage account with
of the following Vessels during their stay in this Offee may post looal correspondenes in Hongkong Harbour:
DELLONA, Gorman steamer, Ahrens-Moyer
& Co. BRUNETTE, British bark, W. Dowdies
Sterone & Co,
CHARLTON, British steamer, Johas 1244ohora & Co.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.: Hongkong, Zu4 February, 1889,
FOR NEW YORK.
THE
PHOTOGRAPHER, A DISCOUNT af TWENTY FEB sour. (20%) By Appointment to H.E. Sir AETHUR KER. Opon the Current Local Rates will be allowed E HOUSEHOLD COMPANION display the success of an attempt to make the Blunis, Muster, will load hers for the above NEDY, II.E. Admiral Rroen, and H.TH. The all paitun eharged for insurance: each an GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF REra, kaving, repount being deducted at the time of the a turned from his tour to Peking and the Northern of Policy, Ports, has now the satisfaction to offer a LARGER, COVER, and isure ComPLETE COL. LECTION of VIEWS, than sty, other in the Empics. Asongst the several places of great interest ho las of considerable cost and trouble added what has hitherto been an approachable | mystery, THE DRAGON THRONE," and solicita un inspection..
Photographs of the following plaods are sise Ca view-CANTON, THE NORE RIVER, HONG. KONO, MACAO, SWATOW, ANDY, FODOROW, FOBWODA, CHEWOO, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN, ALÉ many other places.
·D, K. Grizzisa holde sutherity to SIGN,
STUDIO, QUEEN'S IOAD, Nearly opposite flin Hongkong Hotal. YHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, Japan,
Tablished at the Office of the Hongkong Daily! Press on the Morning of the Departure of the English Mail, contains the LATEST AND FULLEST TRADE --INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS or MEETINGS.07 COMPANIES.
THE LATEST TELEGRAME together with the POLITICAL ANILGENTRAL NEWS
of the Fortnight." - The "Trade Report" has a large circulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China, stid Japan, the Philippines, Straite Bettimmynte, &o, ko.
Bangkong, Bri Ostober. 1871
With many Additions, Corrections and Dr. WILGI&wa’Orthography,
PRICE
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Awanit
In Paper. Wrappe Nestly Band
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ASSOCIATION
CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up). PERMANENT RESERVE SPECIAL RESERVE FUND
TOTAL CAPITAL and
AUCUMULATION, 2563 April, 1879 ........
DIRECTORS.
...Tha. 420,000 Tis: 250,000 #Tir. 200,370
F. B. FORDES, Esq, Chairman. M. W. Born, Esq. -WM. MEYERINK, Esq. C. Lucas, Eng. 118. D. WAR, Esq.
$1,50 $2.40-
Aenly at the Dille Fezer Offen ONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.
To illustrate the vast eggs of the work, the following faces are subraitted for consideration: Chalmers Vocabulary contains about 10,000 Chinese characters; and Medhurst's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst this work contine Hore than 30,000-English
NOTICE PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION lished.
S
these boxes without stamps, provided the sender's me or recognised device appears on each ar- ticla.
Local correspondanao means that for Herg. kong, Bangkok, or the Forts of China
Maile closing at this hour. will be kestoren till the Mangar arrives from the Pillar Bozue.
STAMP OFFICE.
CHELMETOED, British 3m, schooner, Colling
Ed: Schellames & Doc
The above Offae being now provided with a CONQUEST, British steamer, Hamlin --Jardine, 3.ocat dle, Books of Receipts, Rent Collectors
Matheson & Co.
A1 Ameriqa Ship
E. ROBINSON," Smith.cMaster, will loal here for the abura Port CUBA, British bark, J. Stabelt.-Ed Schelihase and will have quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL & Đà Hongkong, Bud January, 1860.
(92 FOR LONDON. BE Al British Ship
de Doi DAZE. British steamer, Thompson-Yuen Fat
Hong.
DUE OF ABEBOOEN, British back, J. Binnie.
Vogel & Co. EMMA, Gor. 3-EL Bohooner, Michilsen Captain FAUGH-A-BALAton, German hark, D. Ruto
Carlowitz
LETTER
Books, &, o bo stamped beforehand in the sazné nanner as Cheque Books. Loore receipt forms can also be stamped if required.
དྷ; INDEMNITY FOR THE LOSS OF A REGISTERND The Fust Office is not legally responsible for the safe delivery of Registered Correspondence, bat henceforth it will be prepared to make good Ps the contents of such correspondot.os Ingt" while passing through the Fost, to the extent of $10, in partain casos, provided AN ANA
1-That the sander duly observed all the con.. ditions of Registration required.tbook.
reasonably strong envelope,
**PRINCE FREDERICK,”"
Master, will load here, for the Boone HATTAN, Amarios slaamer, Conger-Bussell Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
HIGHLANDER American ship. Hutchinson-
Vegel & Co. tt »
VOGEL & Co
Hongkong, 1st December 1879.138RONG, German 3.91 199oner. ComFhat the botto aseturely apelosed in
pan
Gode received on STORAGE at Moderate words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese charao- Satre, in First-class Godowns, under European bera. Again, despite all the grammars, and --- Tis: 850,970 expervision and VESSEL DISCHARGED along other elementary work yet prbished, the side the Wharf on Favourable Torus, with galak student of this dificult language sbsolutely ri- dospirtoh: Alan entire GODQWNS to be LET.quires emplos to display the various appli
·9877.
MEYER & CA. estions and equivalents of different words whichges,
have one general nucaring. Of these examples this work contains mora ther" Ive timoris many an any other Dictionary" hitherto pab- For practical purposes the "ensagement of
Yenbald Karberg & Co. the work is so complete, that a reference,, to iis)
Jader. British 3-m. schooter, Hanfry.—Bilvy That application was made to the Post. pages enables a person who understands English
master, General of Hongkong immediately the to communicate effecticaly with natives who
Lucia, British bark, Crowley--Arnhold, Kar-les was discovered, the envelops being invariably understand nothing but Chinese. In this respect
Lorg & Co.
forwarded with such application unless it also is the work will be found indispensable to all Hailett, Mastor, will lead here for the above MABEL, Am, bark, F. Hallett,-Rassell & Co. | lost. "Europeans residing in Oluns, and to the natives Port, and will have quick despatch.
Am L, Chinese str., Marathon-C. X. 8. N. Co. That the Postmaster-General Is sati mselves it explains subjects felly with which For Freight, apply to
MORAY, British steamer, Butcher, Jardion, Ma- that the loss onerred whilst the obrrespondence very few indeed of them are perfectly unquainted.
was in the custody of the British Postal mli, To parties residentin England and interested.
theson & Co. NOSPAREIL, British Fark,
hark, Finlayson. Order.
ministration in China, that it was not caused by | in China' it;esanat hat be invaluable occasion-
OLYMPIA, German atanmar, F. Nagel-Meyertion by fire, or slipwreck, her by the dishonesty way fants on the part of the sender, by destrus- ally
HEAD OFFICE—ANOILLI Mensra. RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
LONDON. BRANCHE Moara. BARING BROTHERS & O✨.
Baukaru, FULLARTON HENDERSON, Erq Agent 3, 8. Michael's Alley, Cornhill, EO. POLICIES grouted on MARINS Rass to all parts of the World.
Subject to a charge of 12 9 for Interest on Shareholders Capital, all the Frogirs of the UNDERWRITING BUSINESS will be annually dis. tributed among all Contributors of Buainers in proportion to the premium pală by them.
BUSSELL & Ca...
Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1879.
"DAILY FRESS” OFFICE,
Particular attention is given of Luis Establish- nient to COMMERCIAL and GENERAL JOS PRINTING, Ovary description of which is
IT THE BEST STILE end.at SUCH PRICES na will bear
EAVOURABLE
It comprises upwards of two thousand large
COMPARISO-Nudepigen
ANY IN THE EAST"
DAILY PEE85%OFFIOR
«Hosofina.
-FONDON+ -
Trunyan & Co. 60," PATENvosten Row, HONGKONG DAILY PRERK OFgion WenDJAM STI
FOR NEW YORK Naga El American Bark
MABEL"
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE At American Ship
ALA
HEULA
PEKEDS, British steamer, Cain-Meichers & Co
Traders? Insurance Company, Ka
or
negligence of any person not in the employ ment of the Hongkong Pent Omột
6.—No compeaustion can be paid for mere damage to fragile articles such as portraita, welches, handecimely bound booka, d, which WA HOLOOMn, American hari. Dunton -- Tosch, their destination, although in a broken, or
SUMATRA, A ship. Clough Bussell & Co
Day, Master, will load here for the above Porta GULL, American steamer, Hayden-China sad whil have quak despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.: Hongkong, End February, 1890.
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