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CHINA
Established F
y, 1845.
MAIL.
Published every Evening, with which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List,”
VOL. XXXII. No. 8928. ЯTA++ĦAT-1
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDON:-F. ALGAR 8, Clement' Last,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GoxCH, 121, Holve this day authorized Mr J. Y. V. SHAW to sign my name per procura-
A. MacG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1976.
NOTICE.
born Hill; E.. BATES, HENDY & Co., | tipn? 4, Old Jewry, E.G. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 199, Nar-
sau Street,
» AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZRALAND-GOLDON & GOron, Mor
bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally--BAN & BLACK, San Fran-
01400.
CHINA:-Swatow, QUALO & CAMPBELL.. Amoy, Gr & Co. Fooshow, Hadar & Co, ShangHarry CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, O. HEIZEN & Co. Macao, L. ADA
· GĦAQA+
Banks.
MR. OTTO GRABE has been admitted M. Partner in our 6 palad January, 1876,
E. MEYER & Co.
fel8 Tientsin, January 1876.
NOTICE.
B. CARL KREBS has been duly autho Mited to sign our Firm per procure- tion from this date.
-MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
WE
NOTICE.
TE have Established branches of our Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi. Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
·COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.procuration in Tonquin.
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEUBERS OF YIH AND STH MAROH, 1848,
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NOTICE, TAVING resigtied my altuation in the
THE
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1876.
Intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Seventh Ordinary Annual Meeting
of Bhareholders in the above Company will be held at the Offos of the Company, No. 7, Queen's Road, on THURSDAY
17th FEBRUARY next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to Sist DECEMBER 1875, the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managersj BONGKONG FIRM INSURANCE ÜOMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, January 17, 1876. -
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THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
-
NOTICE.
THE Transfer BOOKS of the Com TB Cond to the 17th February Next, both days in aladed,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manageri, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Hongkong, January 17, 1876.
3 IMPERIAL DECREES OF 25TH JULY, 1864, HAYDEN Tax, that this de
AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866,
Recognised by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH. APRIL, 1862,
--Franst. PAID-UP CAPITAL,... 80,000,000 RESERVA FUND 20,000,000 800,000
established myself as Merchant and Com- mission Agent under the style of Sus Guss & Co.
C. SUN GHEL Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
NOTION,
Hн Partnership hitherto existing be Sterling. JOSEPH THOSNE 200 JOHN 8,200,000 ANDREW MAITLAND, tinder the style of
Thorne Brothers & Co., in this day dissolv ed by effuzion of time; either partner is
THORNE BROTHERS & Co. authorised to sign the firm in liquidation
Dec. 81, 1875,
HEAD OFFION,-14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENCY.-144, Leadenhall St.,
E.C.
AGENCIES,At Nantes, Lyons, Mar-IITH reference to the above, the seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caleutia, Wes of the late rism of Thorne St. Denis (lle de la Réunion,) Hong Brothers & Co. will be conducted in future kong, Shanghai and Yokohamas.
by the Undersigned, under the style of LONDON BANKERS.Bank of England, MAITLAND & Co., and Mr Jour GRARME
Union Bank of London.
PURDON in authorised to sign the firm.
J. A. MAITLAND, Shanghai, Jan. 1, 1878.
HONGKONG AGENCY. INTEREST ALLOWED
ON-Current Deposit
of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices.
OHR. DE GUIGNÉ,
Manager.
Offsea in Hongkong: Bank-Buildings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERTH FUND... 100,000 Dollara,
JOUET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-AD, ANDER, Esq. Deputy Chairman-ER BELLLIOS, Esq. J. F. CORDES, Esq. 8.W.POMEROY,Esq, E. HOPPIES, Esq.
A. Molvgs, Eng.
Hongkong,
F. D. Sassoon, Eng,
ÜHIEF MANAGER
JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager.
•
Shangbal,
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERsa.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per osat, per annum on the daily balance,
On Fixed Deposits :---
For 8 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
4 per cent. 21
17:
"
5 per cent.
Locat Bizis DISCOUNTRY. Credite granted on approved Becurities, kit very description of Banking and Eröhange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial pisces in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan;
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. Uffions of the Corporation,
Hongkong, January 27, 1876,
No, 1, Queen's Rood Bask
NOW READY.
TAENG SHUI OF THE RUDIMENTS OF
NOTICE
nut to forogofmy
ment, our Firm at Shanghai is temporarily closed from this date Its outstanding business will be attended to by Mr. Jon G. PURDON, to whom all com- munications should be addressed
Our Firm and business at Hongkong, Fooohow, and Canton, will be carried on as heretofore, the interest and responsibility of Mr. Jous G. PURDON remaining therein unchanged,
China, Jan. 1, 1876.
PURDON & Co.
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Intimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
(LIMITED.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Dividend of $2.50 per share, de-
ranta.
clared at the Urdinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders held To-day, will be payable at the Hoxoxoxo & SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION on and after the 10th proximo. Shareholders are requested to apply at the Secretary's Olhos for War
By order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUBCHILD,
Becretary. Hongkong, January 28, 1876. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
fel
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, HE Seventh Ordinary MEETING of Shareholders in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, 89, Queen's Road, Victoria, at 3 o'clock in the after- hoon of FRIDAY, the 18th February Next, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the Directors, for the Year ending Blet Desember, 1876.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 18th February, both daya inclusive,
By Crist
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Becretarys Hongkong, Jantiary 26, 1876.
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VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION.
THE
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company. will be CLOSED on the First Feb ruary nesi, after which date no further kraziafer of Bhares will be made, d
ADOLF ANDRE FD. BASSOON
Liquidators. Hongkong, January 10, 1876.
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LIMITED.
foly
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED
حمية
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
Dividend, at the rate of 4% or $8 per Share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders held This Day, will be payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on and after THURSDAY, the 27th Instant Sharekolders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.
Hongkong, January 24, 1876.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE. &
NOTICE.
日四初月正年子丙
For Sale.
CLEARANCE SALE.
AYLE & Co. will offer, on
and
Se after TUESDAY Next,
Shipping.
Steamers.
VOKAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Notices to Consignees.
B. S. CHEOPE,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
THIS Steamer having arrived, Consignees
FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL are hereby informed that
.1876.
The Company's Steamship
**PRIAM,”
►will be despatched on or about the 8th February,
the 18th Instant, the re- mainder of their Winter For Freight or Passage, apply to
Stock at Greatly Reduced
Prices, consisting of Winter Costumes and Polonaises. Ladies' Jackets and Mantillas. Fancy Dress materials of all kinds. Wool Plaids and Flannels. Silke and Poplins.
Wool Shawls and Cloaks.. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats
and Bonnets.
Fancy Wool Goods. Lace and Linen Sets.. Scarves and Sashes, Boys' Suits.
Children's Dresses.
&o.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
FOR SALE.
BARTJEN'S PARENT OMPOSITION PAINT,
For Ships Bottoms Sole Agents for China,
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.. Hongkong, January 6, 1876,
ON SALE..
THE
CHINESE-READERS MANUAL.
HANDBOOK of Biographical, Ha
A forleal, Mythologout, and General Idterary Reference,
WILLIAM FREDERICK. MATERE,
Priost $8
Annual General Meeting of the Chamber will be held on THURS DAY,February 3rd, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the Rooms of the Chamber, City Hall, to receive the Report of the Committee and Shanghai,.... statement of the Secretary's accomte for Hongkong, CHINA MAT” OFFIOR, the year ending December 31st, 1875.--
"By Order,
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 27, 1870,
F.
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KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (Germany.) Sole Agent for China, F. PHIL Honexone, SHANGHAI, COLOGNE
-(Germany,) ~~~~
WANTED.
SITUATION, by a young German, sa Servant Maid, to socompany & Lady or family en route to Europe.
|
........KHELY & Co.
Auctions.
ESSRS LANE, CRAWFORD &
MCo. have been instructed to mill by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 9th February, 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m., at Stanley Barracks,**
IN LOTE,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, January 24, 1876.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA.
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their Goods are being landed, at their risk by Mr A, MoG. HEATON, into the Godowns of Mesars Gilman & Co., whence delivery may be obtained..
Consignees wishing to receive theis Goods on the Wharf, are at liberty to do so..
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless noties to the contrary be given before 2 p.m. To-day,
No Claims will be admitted after the
The F.&O.8. N. Co. 9. B.. Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods BOMBAY" remaining after the 81st Instant will be will leave for the above place; subject to rent. " shortly after the arrival of the Golconda with the nexï English Mail,
A. MolVKB
Superintendent.
Hongkong, January 28, 1876.
+
́ ́STHAM TO SHANGHAI," (Taking Oargo at through rates for NAGASAKI & HIOGO.)
The P&O, S, N, C6,7`8. 8.
GOECONDA”.
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arri
A. MÕIVER,
val with the nest English Mail
Superintendent. Hongkong, January 28, 1876.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTÉ FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"MENEALEH,"
●Captain" PasquALINI, will be despatelied for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of next French Mail.
C. BERTRAND,.. Principal Agent. Hongkong, January 24, 1876.
NOTICE,
(
'COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
DJEMNAH," Captain: FLAMBEAU, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after har syrival from Europe.
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Hongkong, January 24, 1876.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 American Bark
"CRUSADER,".
FEED. GORHAM, Master, will load bere and at Whampoa," and will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O‰. Hongkong, January 21, 1876.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Bark
**CRAIGIE LBA,”
of 605 Toni Register, Úaptain T. LANDY, will load here and
The Materials of the Buildings situated at Whampos, and will have quick despatch on the Military Cantonment, as they as above. now stand, with the exception of the Address: Home-passage," care of the foundations and retaining walls ange China Mail Office.
Terms: Free Passage Home.
Hongkong, January 8, 1876.
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND CHINA GAZETTE,"
IT WILL BE THE
and as a large
The purchasers will be required to clear and remove from the
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, January 10, 1876.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees of Cargo from London are also informed, that, before delivery can be! obtained, they will be required to sign the Average Bond lying at the Office of Undse signed and give Approved Guarantee for Contribution to General Average,
by
Bils of Lading will be countersigned
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, January 24, 1876.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
the above ports, Consignees of Go [THE 8. S. Benledi having arrived from by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored by the Undersigned at their Godowns, whezon and from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained,
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Cargo remaining undelivered after the 31st Instant will be subject to rent.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINË, MATHESON & O
Agentes Hongkong, January 25, 1876.
8. S. GENOA," FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
HE above Steamer having arrived, Con-
THE
signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being loaded at their risk, by Monars Noro di Co., into their Godowns, whence and from the Wharf or boats, delivery may be obtained.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 4th Proximo will be subject to rent. - BIls of Lading will be countersigued by
JARDINE, MATHESON & 04j
Agents Hongkong, January 28, 1876.
BRITISH BARK COLDSTREAM.
FROM LONDON,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-?
named Vessel ara hereby requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Under-
immediate delivery of their Goods. signed for countersignature, and to take
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- aignees' rink and expense.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, January 13, 1876.
BRITISH SHIP GRYFE, FROM LONDON.
10°
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abovek,
named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Unders signed for countersignature, and to inke immediate delivery of their Goods, A Cargo impeding the discharge of the
signees' risk and expense.
rubbish on tach lot, ground, the
The lote may now be viewed, and full (Calling at Adelaide if sufficient inducement Tessel, will be landed and stored at Cons
partionlara obtained, on application at the Control Reserve Stores, Queen's Road, East, between the hours of 10 am, and 1.p.m.
offers.)
The A 1 British Bark
“NOVELTY".
•LIMMEE, Master, will lead hare, for the above Ports, and will
For Freight, apply to
HUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, January 7, 1876,
TERMS OF SALE-Usah before delivery have quer dispatch. CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
OR. SHERYINTON, Grout Colonel
Asalatoni Controller, Control Office,
Hongkong, Jan. 11, 1878,
INCREASE OF OIROULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE ADVANTAGE 10 ADVERTISERS
IS OBVIOUS.
For Sale.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
JARDINE, MATHESON & 0. Agents
FOR SALE. PRESH. Takasims COAL, in lola to suit paróisears. LARGE, Hatidpicked, Double-sorsened at $5 per Tone SHALL at $8 per To Apply to
T'G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Boat and at East Points Hongkong, Décember 8, 1875.
NATURAL HOIRNOS IN CHINA, By Dr. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER BLANOBE CHAMPAGNE
1. 1. Erraz, One Volume Bvo. Price, $1,60
BUDDHISM, Its HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in luces Lostures. By Dr. B. J Etxt, Second Edition. One Volume, Bro, Price, #1.60.
Orders will be received by Messrs Lane Drawford de Co.
Hongkong, J'nly 81, 1078)
THE
OF COMMERCE,
NOTICE
Post of Sporetary being about to become vacant, Applications for the same addressed to the Chairman will be received up to the 29th instant, Balary 81,500 per annum,
Hongkong, January 18, 1976,
UO DE MONTEBELLO CANTE
Quarta, $15 per caso (1 dožen.
3 per cent. discount on 28 cases. Bourbon WHISKY.
- $12 per osse (1 dozen,) FOR BALKAY
HEARD &Co. Hongkong, June 3, 1976
B.For the convenience of intending purchasers, & Steam Launch will leave Peddar's Wharf, on the morn: ing of the Bale, ad 10 o'clock, for Stanley
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steaktiskip
Usptain PuntHAKU, vill be despatched for the above Forta on BUNDAY Next, the 80th Instant, at Daylight T
For Freight or Pakkquisp-ly
DOUGLAS LAFRIK + 0... Hongkong, January 2, 187880
FOR SHANGHAL
The British Stesmaniy Toy, Mater, shorty exposted Hum Angapore, will have quick despites, boracen
For Freight or Falisze:
Hongkong, January 24, 1
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Bark
“ARDENTINNY,” BROWS, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will..
have quick dispatch as above,
For Fraight, apply to
DARUSSELL & 06.– Hongkong, December 27, 1875. FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The British Ship
HOAROLUA MAGNUS": PT. Mikes, Master of 1,478
Tons Register Apply to
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1870,
Notices to Consignees.
FROM CALOUTTA AND SINGAPORE.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN ♣ 0%,
Agents. Hongkong, December 30, 1875,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per German Barque 1818, WENDI, MAGET,
from Hamburg, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from. alonguides
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Omaigneer risk and expense
Hills of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAU & Co.
Agente.
Hongkong, January 8, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEBLES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
"YUNSIGNEES of the following Quero are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for eonatore, signature, and taca immediata delivery, This Ouego has been landed and stored o their risk and expezne, pe
No Fire Insurance has been efræstede
MÊR 8. 6. Penguin having arrived, Con- The dances of Ongo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed TD 1/35 at thele risk and stored by the Undersigned at thell Godowns, whence and from the Whest or Boats delivery may be obtained. AB No,
No Fike Thaßtande has been effected,
Bills of Leding will be countersigned by HM KEA JARDINE, MATHESON ** 00, Hopekong, Janpary D4, 1876,
0. BERTRAND
By Donnas, July 1, 187
85 cases Beet Ba Irabuaddy, November 28, 1878 1 care Merol?: Ex hadyr, January 18, 1878, 100 bales Cotton
· Hongkong, January 23, 1870) ~