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VOL. XXV. No. 1803. 號八十月五年九十六百八千一英
New Advertisements.
NAGASAKI PATENT SLİP. THIS SLIP is now available for docking
MAIL.
HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 28TH MAY, 1869,
New Advertisements.
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAN, 11, Clement's Lane, Lumbard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30,
MILK MILK!! MILK!!! Cornbill GORDON & Goren, 121, Hot
UM TOONG begs respectfully to thank HE Undersigned, in the name of the burn Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co.,
Ships of 1. 200 Tons of under, and all
the public for the liberal patronage 4 Old Jewry, M.C.
wark connected therowith, as also in they have extended to him for the last 15 eign communities in China that, having as at
proprietor, begs leave to inform for the SHIPWRIGHTS, JOINERS, BOAT years and to inform them that he has resumed the business and acquired the "good AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW BUILDERS, SPAR-MAKERS, and gene-cently purchased several first class Cown will" of the late "ORIENTAL HOTEL," he is ZEALAND-GORDON & Gorou, Mei-ral departments is under experienced Eu-making in all 34) and made additions to now prepared to offer to Ladies, Gentlemen Lourne and Sydney.....
ropean Superintendence. The SLIP has his premises, so that he is enabled to sup- and families, visiting this port, on his newly- SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports perfectly land-locked and secure position, horetofore at moderate prices.
been most substantially conatruoted, in s
ply genuine milk in larger quantities then opened premises, entitled "CANTON HO -White & Bavel, Sen and has been pronounced by competent au
TEL generally:
AND BAKERY firat rate accommoda- thority as equal to any existing works of
36, SHIF STREET,
table, superior
as well as excellent. Queen's Road But. Wines and Spirits. Dus sage kind
regard having alad Jun21 been paid to election of intelligent and atten- tive dobetics, the proprietor is azured, that visitors will be wanting in no comfort they can possibly dofire.
Francisco
stem diceret, cald si Hakong, May 21, 1800. & Co. Foochers, TROMPAUN
One Dollar per ton, and all labour, mate Co. Shanghai, BIELFELD KELLY.rial, & supplied on moderate terms. For Manila, C. Kanuth & Co.
further information, apply to.
Arrivals...
May 28, Emulation, English barque, 392. Wardle, Chefoy, May 15, Beans, Peas and Vermicelli.-Order.
Departures,
May 28, Saint Magnus, for Macao. 28, Phase, for Shanghai
28, Ville de Rivadavia, for Manila.
Passengers.
DEPARTED.Per Plan, Messrs M. láb- be Mithiaris, M. H. Anncrstead, M. K. Sakizarre.
New Advertisements.
FOR SINGAPORE,
The steamer
21.
SIR BARTLE FRERE," Capt. THOMPSON, will have quick despatch for the above port,
For Freight ur Paaaage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, May 28, 1889.
IN THE PRESS AND SHORTLY
WILL BE PUBLISHED,
(A THE “UDINA MAIL" OFFICE.) QURAN PRICE $1.00.
ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR
MANUAL.
Handbook of reference for the deter- mination of Chinese Datos, during the period from 1860 to 1869; with comparative Tables of Annual and Mousual Designations, o, do Compiled by WILLIAM FULDE RICK MAYEES, H.M.C.S.
Author's Preface.
Most persone whose avocations or studies are connected even remotely with Chinese Bobjects are wont to confess the need of a convenient manual of reference for the pur- pose of determining daten according to either the European or the Chinese method of computation and a system of compari-
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au- for the names attributed to years,
and other
montbe
iFa
V CE Br periods is also frequent |
readers of
com.
in a
with translators and The com of Chinese literature. piler of the following tables has thought,
publication accordingly, that their
e useful, although convenient form may prove
anch yet remains to be done for the elabo ration of comparative calendars, etc. that should leave nothing to be desired. With the exception of the Cyclical Table of Years, and the Table of Solar Torms, both of which were
originally compiled by Dr. Morrison, aut afterwards republished with improvements in Williama' Commerciai Guvie, from which (with sonis alteration) they are now copied, the whole of the mat- ter asquazhled in the following pages is for
the first time made accessible to general reference.
Nagasaki, Japan,
GLOVER & Co.,
Ex "MARY NICHOLSON," "ALBERT VICTOR" and "KAISOW".
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
ment of
B. BUTCHER bege respectfully to Managers, inform the Inhabitants of Hongkong, t-a-w my21-70!
that he has just received a larger cousign CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS,
...VARNISH, &c. than has ever been introduced into Hong kong.
He is now prepared to build to on very low terms, having received cloth, order, or repair Carriages of any description, leather, paints, varnish and every other requisito, especially
PASS in hhda, barrels and kilderkins. D. Caler's TABLE and 1 and 3-Light Reading LAMPS
Charles Dickens Now Edition complete, IVE PLATES. Bear's Smoking "TO-
BACCO,
Waterproof OVERCOATS, CAPS aud
BOOTS.
Air CUSHIONS, PILLOWS and Swim
ming BELTS.
UNDERSHIRTS, PERFUMERY,
MEERSCHAUMS**** CLARET, BARSAC HOOK. Sparkling MOS
MOSELLE and KRUG.
STATIONERY
Christy's HATS...
Summer and Walking BOOTS. 16-feet Billiard TABLE, for Drawing
Boom, with Stand &c., complete, MANTEL PIECES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 25, 1860.
"ANGO" FROM FOOCHOW. -
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above: Vessel are requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- diate delivery of their Goode.
P. & P. DERODE FRERE & Co. Hongkong, May 20, 1869.0
"OUR LIFE IN JAPAN."
Y Lieutenants JEPSON And ELMHIRST,
H.M. 9th Regiment
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1869.
NOTICE.
jund
*HE Undersigned begs inform his Patrons, that his GALLERY will be
Closed on the 1st of June for taking Card Photographs, consequent on his Removal to the New Establishment, on the corner of Wyndham and Wellington Streets, opposite ATIUR, Tailor.
CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE,
Mode, de
Amcigst other things, he has also ropeiv. 8d a complete set of Saddler's Tupla, 30 that any repairs to Saddics, Harnest, &c, Can be executed hore equal to what they could be at heins,
Also,
A HORSE SHOEING FORGE, The wurk done by o s first class European Shoe ing-Sraith
MODERATE BUTCHER'S LIVERY STABLES,
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Rear of Murray Barracks, Hongkong.. All orders promptly executed, under the personal superintendenps of J. B. Bur BER He will be happy to call at the residence of any one requiring his services
Hongkong, May 1, 1809,
jul
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HE Occidental Hotel having been re
cently improved and refurnished, ja now in complete order in all its appoint- ments.
Travellers will ind. the accommodations of this well known Hotel equal to those of the best Hotels of the Eastern States and
Hongkong, April 13, 1869. -
Europe,
NOTICE:
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Ordinary business will be conducted dur- ing the month of June, in the prescat Es-HE DIRECTORS OF THE HONG tabliebment.
} * KỘNG & WHAMPÒA DOCK COM
PANY LIMITED, beg to call the attention of Shareholders who have not paid. (tho
· W. F. FLØYD. Hongkong, May 24, 1800, jun24
E. R. HANDLEY, (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEY) House and Ship Pluzibor, Copper Smith, Zino Worker, and Gas Fitter, LE, Queen's Food West Hongkong, May 24, 1869.
TO LEW
(With possession from 1st Juue next.).
HE MATSHED No. 3 at Pokfool, how in the occupation of Mr ZUMMERN. For particulars, apply tu
H. PESTONJEE BETNA,
At Musara P. -A. O. CANAH & Cola, Queen's Road. Hongkong, May 22, 1869,
FOR SALE.
A Bakery being attached to the estab Hishment, Bread and Biscuits, made of the finest American four, are constantly au hand.
日七十月四年已已治同
Anetions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
|HE
No 2, Pedder's Hill, ou
Undersigned has received in structions to sell by Public Auction,
MONDAY,
the 31st May, 1869, at 11 a..
Under distraint for Kent, Sundry OFFICE FURNITURE, RIFLES, &e.
TEDMS OF SALE. Casli before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
JM. ARMSTRONG,~ Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 26, 1869.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
DENT & CO.'S ESTATE,
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A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Messrs Shearwood & Co., Cal- cutta, will be also opened on the premises. DHE Undersigned has received instruc
creme of all concriptions can be had. tious Trustees of Date on application, during the evenings of the Co.s Estate, to sell by Public Auction, ensuing summer.
F. XAVIER,
(if not previously disposed of by private Manager.
contract), on jull
$
Canton, May 11, 1809.
THURSDAY,
15th July, 1869, at 3 P.M.,
HOTEL DE FRANCE, At the Office of the Trustees, 7, Pedder?a
CANTON.
Service comfortable, príz modérés, 20 Mai,-1869.
BELLE VUE, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Hollywood Road, No. 6..
Board and Lodging. $60 per Month. Board only,
$40 CHARLES SEABURG, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 23, 1969.
23ect
MORRIS & Co., AUCTIONEERS, NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD,
CALLS due on their Shares, to the follow-3 Clauses in the articles of Association. Class 155 After seren days' non-pay- mont of a call in
int reapoct of any Share,
HONGKONG.
(Late J. B. Morris, News Agent.)
Auctions.
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned will sell by Public Auelion, on account of whom it may concern, on
SATURDAY,
the 29th May, 1869, at Noon, at their Sales Roons, Queen's Road West,
of the Call shall be repeated, and 2 netice after seven days, further uon-payment there the Board may sue the defaulting Sharo holder for the survunt unpaid, with not exceeding Twelve Dollars
of,
The following Fresh PRESERVES. More or less damaged by sea water.} NAMELY:- cases a 100/4 tins Champignons.
2
"
Clause 15-After Forty-two days' ion-2 payisent of a Call in respect of any Shire, 3 the Board, with the sanction of a General 2 Meeting, riay declare the Share forfeited for the benefit of the Company.
à 100/2, Ditto.
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Haricots verts, Artichauts.
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à 50/1
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Boeuf bouilli.
à 100/2
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G. N. MINTO,
Secretary. Hongkong, May 15, 1869.
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Pois fins au beurre.
2
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
à 50/2
Patés de fois gras.
à 100/2
,, Asperges.
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13
Celerú au jers
1180,
By order of the Board,
PITTER BEER in Hogsheads and Half BB Undersigned begs to inform the
Hogsheads,
Published by C. A. SANT, China Mail BIT Offier, Hongkong,
! SPANISH CONSULATE.
DEQUIRED for the Spanish Service,. sevent first class surond Engineers and Line second Engineers. The Government invited those who are capable to be as such for the satisfaction of the service. Who- ever wishes
to engage for 1, 2, or 3 years,
with a salary of 1,126 Spanish dollars an
really, and for first class second Engineers 1,170 dollars
their
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, Blay 22, 1889.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACT.
NOTICE.
EALED TENDERS, (in Unplicate)
nually. It rangt be undertarkat Tenders for part of Walls, Blood that, to prose
they runet pressent exrtificates suficiently au Left Flank of Alagazine Kelists Island, thorized by the Government, to certify will be received up to Nuon on the 31st where they have heare cubarked, having May 1800, from porous desirous of coll charge of Engines of more than 100 nominal tracting for the said work. horsepower Steamer or Boats, or at least Flan, Specification, Bill of Quantities,
Community of Hongkong, that he has REMOVED his Horao Shoeing Forge, from rear of MURRAY BARRACES to his Now Premises Buddell Street.
Gentlemen who may favour bin with their Patronage, may rely on their Horses being abod under bis strict. surveillance.
25
THOMAS E. HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengil
Borse Artillery, Hongkong, May 1, 1869.
MESSRS. KOSS & Co.
that they had established themselves EG to inform the public of Hongkong
TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the premises hitherto, occupied by Mesars
LADAGE, VELKE & Co.
à 50/1
Pois fins au naturel. Patés de Gibier as-
sortis,
Saucissona truffés.
Oreilles de reau,
100 boxes tins Sardines, in fiue con- dition,
TERMS OF SALE. Cash on delivery.
Hill, Hongkong,
The Property at POOCHOW, known
as DENT & Co.'s, consisting of:
DWELLING HOUSE,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
*Shipping.
STEAM TO
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
HE P. & O. Co.'s S. S,
"AZOT,"
will have quick despatel for the above porta.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent,
Bongkang, May 26, 1885.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steam-ship
“KHANG TUNG”.. Captain PITMAN, „will, bare, Simmediate, despatch for the
abore ports
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAÍK & Co., Hongkong, May 26, 1889.
FOR MANILA.
The steamer,
"FUNG SHUEY," will be despatched for the above port immediately after
the arrival of the French Mail due on 25th instaut
For Freight or l'assage, apply to
AUGUSTINE BEARD & Co. Hongkong, May 22, 1869.
FOR LONDON.
The O. 9. S. Coy'a Str.
"ACHILLES Russell, Master, will be despatched from Foochow for the above part soon
containing 3 Rooms and Bath Rooms,affer the opening of the Ten Market, cal-
offers.
with Servants Offices and Stables detach-ling at Hongkong, if sufficient inducement od; the whole surrounded by a Garden. This House is at present let on a short Lease.
OFFICES AND GODOWNS..
A Hones containing 4 Offices and Spacious Tea Room, with fire-proof Go downs, large Treasury, and Compradore's Rooms below, Servants' Offices, &c., at- tached,
Three large Godowns, A, B, and C, as per plan, adjoining the above.
This property bas water frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of the business quarter of Foochow, and is let on a Repairing Lease for 5 years, commencing from the 1st May 1869, at the annual rental of $4,500.
J
For further particulars, apply to
FRANK PUREIRA, Ata qet stuctioneer, fragman Hongkong, May 20, 1869, july 15
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CE is hereby given that the Unpai Capital of Out Hundred Dollars per Share ou the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's Stock will fall duc on the dates following, viz
On 1st July, 1869, $26
1st July, 1870,
1st Jau., 1872,
1st Jan, 1873,
$100
Shareholders electing to pay the whole or any portion of the above Calls by antici- pation will receive interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per samun, payable half-yearly, until the respective distes at which the Calls shall fall due, and receipts for auch payments will be issued at the Head Office and Branch 63.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Hongkong, Mary 2, 1800,
fate of Freight as follows:
If the passage is made to Gravesend in
70 days or under, £6. 6 por ton 40 ft.
75
17
80
21
over 80
"
13. £5, 10/ £5.
BIRLEY & Co.
Hongkong, May 5, 1860.
O, S: S. Co.'s Steamers,
INSURANCE,F
required by shippers, at the time of making freight engagements, certificate of Insurance, against Tea or Silk, on first- class English Companies, may be obtained from the undersigned, at the following rates.
478. 6d. per cent. Shanghai an
to London
55s. 6d. per vent. Hankow to Lido Not cash, incladjlig -average and dbaj stamp.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Shanghai, 27th April, 1869,
port.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The British ship
"MARY,"
Captain TowsEND, will bare quick despatch for the above
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 27, 1869.
FOR SINGAPORE. The First-class French brig
EMMA,"
Capt. Huis, will have quick dès- patch for the above-port For Freight or Passage, apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER. Hongkong, May 25, 1860.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish barque
* SANTA ANA," GAVITO, Master, will meet with quick dispatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1860.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
SUBSBRIARD CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF
port. DOLLARS
COURT OF DIRECTORY.
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All | Chairman-080, F. Huano, Esq. Goods to be cleared narediately after Deputy Chairman-JULIUS MENRE, E. the Auction,
GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon. J. E. TAYLOR,
A. Joost, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANEON,
Esq.
Esq.
3. D. SASOON, E Eng
FOR YOKOHAMA.: The A1 North German ship
"PILGER,"
One, Master, will have imme d'ate despatch for the above
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Hongkong, May 14, 1809,
Esq.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 27, 1969. my29 W. H. FORBES, EB RICHARD ROWETT, at Neon
Atul,
E. R. BELILIOS, Eaq.
Managers.
VICTOR KRESBEE, Esq. Chief Manager.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
HE Undersigned has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction, Belle Vue Housi," Hollywood
MONDAY,
Road, on Having secured the services of an expe- at
the second Engineers in 200 horse power Terms and Conditions of Contra o brienced European Cutter, and also having Bosts for 2 years, for which they must soon, and sil finther information obtained guarantee themselves, and frust to carry at the Office of the Commatiding Royal Lived per late arrivals a very superior stock of GOODS, of the latest pat -the job and repair of the Engines, or they Engineer, Cumissariat Buildings, Queen's must certify that they have been in iner- Road, between the hosire of 10 4.3. and 3 ferns, they are prepared to meet all the re- the 31st May, 1869, at Noon,-
quirements of the present season. chant's Service, or from other Governmente. P.M. daily (Sunday
The whole of the Household FURNI excepted.) No Tender will be recognized unless the 1NG, of the latest Fashions, always on
A large stock of Ready-made CLOTH-TURE, comprising→ The Engineers after their arrival here, will be examined in the work-shop; after party making it shall previously register and wards they will make an agreement for six his name in this Hoyal Engineer Office,
KOSS & Co., mouths, and when they are proved
be where proper forms for Tendering upon
Queen's Road Central obtained.
Hongkong February 6, 1869. ayment
capable enough to carry the job in six may bent will be made periodically as the maths time, then they can make for longer time in both cases; the Government work progresses, in the current dollars of pay the travelling expenses from Hong Bongkong, nnder the terms and conditions kong or from Shanghai, if the sxamination of Contract before referred to.
proves that they are capable of undertaking
the jobs,
Cavito, April 17, 1809.
By Translation
JOSE PERLA,
MANCEL DE COLARTE,
Acting Consul for Spain. Hongkong, May 28, 1800.
Jan
Two Sureties will be required for the
due and proper fulfilment of any Contract which may be entered into.
The right of rejecting the whole or any part of the Tenders is reserved,
C. F. POTGIETER, Asst. Comp. Genl. Controller's Office, Con nissariat,
Hongkong, May 17, 1809.
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SAIL MAKING !! ILLIAM DOLAN having returned to Hongkong, has resumed his basiness
of SAIL MAXING in all its branches, at his old place in uddelt Nreet, and solicits the patronage of the Public.
He has on band a five nasortment of 8 and 10 cance RAVEN'S DUOK, suitable for Boat Sailh or Awnings.
Hongkong, April 29, 1869.
Couches, Chai, Easy-chairs, Side- boarde, Whatnots, Mirrors, Toilet Mir rors, Gasuliers, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables and Sets, Teapoys, Engry- vings, Dinner and Dessert Sets, Glass Ward,
etc.
Etc.,
etc.,
Etc.
A Large Dining TABLE. A Handsome PIANO.
Etc.,
Etc. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 27, 1860,
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Hongkong,
Shangbse,.
DAVID MACLEAN, Esq..
LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank.
10
HONGKONG..
INTEREST ALLOWED:
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily. balance.
On Fixed Deposita.
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
+1
6.
12.
4 per cont 37
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per cent.,, LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, Indis, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, January 1, 1860.
FOR MANILA, The Spanish brig
RODRIGO,"
will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 7th Junë next
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
WAHEE, SMITH & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1869,
Jun?
patch. For
FOR NEW YORK.
The American barque.
"4.. STEVENS,"
will bad here and Whampos
for New York and have des
Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
Hongkong, April 10, 1869.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The N. G. barque
*EDUARD!
Captain Ses, will have quick despatch for the above porti For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, May 10, 1860,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American ship
"MALAY," will have quick despatch for the
bove port:*
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. liongkong, May 7, 1860.
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