Scott's House on ads, c.1844

Submitted by hkspace_wl on
Scott's House & godowns (1840s), by hkspace_wl

In the 1840s era, Mr Scott's related buildings seems to be familiar to general public with no need of specific address.

On the left clipping, it tells of freemasonry activities as early as 1844. 1 Scott's House was a place of meeting. So Mr Scott may be included also.
The baker advert 2 on the right refers to a place called Godowns of W. Scott. 3 We could find more hints about McMurray's Bakery on the 1848 Almanack. 4     

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sources and notes
1. Friend of China (and Hongkong Gazette), 1844-5-4   
2. Friend of China, 1843-6-22;
     there were many other occurences of W(illiam) Scott on this newspaper, until Jan. 1846; he handed over the business to his brother after 
3. it is possible that the godowns were on D'Aguilar Street at some time; incidentally, the word 'Scott' was marked on the 1845 map there, further up from 'Club Ho.'(?);
4. J. McMurray's Bakery was for a time in the vicinity of Victoria Tavern, Hongkong Club House and Holmes & Bigham (1846), could be near D'Aguilar Street, if as the 1848 Almanack's index to Victoria; however,  one partner of McMurray's retirement and business sold notices were intimated on Friend of China by March 1847