THE
CHINA Published every Evening, H.
Established February, 1845
MAIL.
which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."
Vol. XXXII, No. 3998. #+I=4ATEATA
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON -F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
*---*·Lombard” btreet. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, 121, Hol- born Hill, E.G. BATES, HENDY & CO 4, Uld Joury, E.C. BAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 164, Leadenhall Street. ****
Entertainments."
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE
LY HIS EXCELLENCY BIR ARTSYS · ·
KENNEDY, KOMG, 0.8. FrenchUPERA COMIQUE
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1876.
Intimations.
WANTED.
CAPTAIN for STEAM-TOG "FAME.” Apply to the Secretary, Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited.
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
1614 Hongkong, February 7, 1876.
intimations.
NOTICE.
In the Estate of SIDNEY DRAGON, deceased
"Li Persons having CLAIMS against
forward the same to the Undersigned at ones, and all Persons indebted to the
payment to
A the above Katate are requested to
日六十月正年子丙
Shipping.
Salling Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Ship-
SARAH NIVAULSON,” 933 Tons Register, Captain SELKIRK, will load here for the
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas- THERE," lately of PARIS, LONDON, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Estate are requested to make immediate boterort, and will have quick despatch;
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEWST. PETERSBURG, NEW 1ORK and SAIQUN,
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mein döurns and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports "generally-BIAN & BLACK; San Fran.
0100.
Will give their Second Performanos en FRIDAY NEXT,
February 11th, 1876,′′****
"Before the Wedding." Opera Comique in One 'Aot; by Jonas,, "LA PERIOHOLE” Boute Two acts, by OFFENBACE
CHINA:-Swatoro,. QUELOH & CAMPBELL. Amy, GI & Co. Fooshow, Hedan & Co. Shanghai, LA, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co, Manila, Opera
·† OSABAUTSRA.
HEINS & Coi Macao, L.A. DA | Piquillo, Street singer,........ Ar Legros
Banks.
The Viceroy,...
Mr Pontet La Periohole,.
..Madame Doriani Mastrilla............ Madame "Dorlig Frasquinella.Madama Dorlia
ADMISSION-Dress Circle and Stalin, $21
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS, Back Seats, $1.
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEGREES OF
7TH AND 8TH xa30¤, 1668,
RY IMPERIAL DEOREER OF 26TH JULY, 1854, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1865
Becognised by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SOTE APRIL, 1862.
France, A Sterling. PALD-UP CAPITAL,... 80,000,000 8,200,000 RESERVE FUND,20,000,000 800,000
HEAD OFF108–14, Rue Bergère, Parla. LONDON AGENOY--144, Leadenhall St, AGENDIER. At Nantes, Lyons, Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta,
E.C.
Bt. Denis (ile de la Réunion,) Boug kong, Shanghai and Yokohama LONDON BANKZBS Bank of England,
Union Bank of London,
ON
-HONGKONG AGENCY. INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices,
CHR. DE GUIGNÉ, Manager.
Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars, BESERTA FUND 100,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
Chairman-AB. ANDRE, Esq.
Doors open at 8 o'clock; Performance to commence at 9.
Tickets may be had and seats- secured at Messrs. KRs & Uo., also at the door of the Theatre, on the night of Performance.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
N
CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[OTICE is hereby given, that the Ordi- nary Yearly MEETING of the Share holders in the CORPORATION, will be held at the CITY BALL, Hongkong, on THURS DAY, the 17th current, at Two o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, togethor
with a Statement of Accounts to Sist December, 1875.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
KAN JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 8, 1876..
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the RE-
GISTER OF SHARES of the CORPO BATION will be CLOSED. from the 7th to the 17th current, (both days included,} during which period no transfer of Shares
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GRKIG,
I Have this day authorized Mr J. V. V. Borer for the
SHAW to sign my name per procura-
A. MAOG, HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE
ROM this date and until further notice, FROM FOR DRAUX will act at this Port, as Agent of the shore Company,
By Order of the Directors,
J
O BERTRAND, Hongkong, January 29, 1876.
NOTICE:
THE interest and responsibility of the Late Mr SIDNET DRAGON in our Firm, Dessed on the 9th September last, the
Mr. ALFRED T. DUVAL was admitted a Partner therein on the lat ultimo,
DEACON & Co. Canton, February 1, 1878.
NOTICE.
MR
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́· · Chief Manajer, '.. Hongkong, February 3, 1876, fe17
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS...
E Seventh Ordinary Annual Meeting T of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No. T, Queen's Road, on THURSDAY, the 17th FEBRUARY next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to Sist DECEMBER 1878, the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and auditors,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers - HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
ESTIMMITED.
fely Hongkong, January 17, 1876.
me? THE HONGEONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
[R. OTTO GRABE has been admitted a Partner in our Firm from 1st January, 1876,
E. MAYER & Co. Tientsin, January 1876.
NOTICE:
Te18
TE have Established branches of our
E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign bý procuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December $1, 1875,
NOTICE
WFirm at Haiphong and Hanoi. Mr
NOTICE.
THE Transfer BOOKS of the Com- Faxy will be OLUSED from the 3rd to the 17th February Next, both days in- oluded.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, January 17, 1876. --
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G. M. SMITH, Attorney for the Executors. Canton, February 1, 1876.
WANTED.
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ATUATION, by a young Germani, ná Servant Maid, to accompany a Lady or Iamily on route to Europe.
Terms: Free Paisage Homa. Address: Home-passage,? care of the China Mail Office.
Hongkong, February 9, 1876.
mee
UO DE MONTEBELLO CARTE DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.
Quarte, $15 per osse (1-dozen Pints, $18
"
5 per cent, discount on 25 cases,
Bourbon WHISKEY,
$12 per cano (1 dozen.) FOR SALE BORDER NOW
HEARD & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1875, -27,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA,
The Steamship
ESMERALDA”
will be despatched for the above Port on SATURDAY,
the 12th Instant, at 11 am.
For Freight of Fassage, apply to
A. MAG, HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, February 9, 1876, FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The British Steamship
"HINDOSTAN,”
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T. 8. GARDNER, Commander, will leave this for the abovA Ports on SATURDAY Next, the 19th Inst., at 3 p.m.
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passago, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
"Agenta,*******
Hongkong, February 4, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA
The Steamship
ARGYLL,"
Captain DAVID Scorr, will -leave for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 13th Instant, at 8 pm..
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. Hongkong, February 4, 1876, £12
fe17-
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
"YESSO,” Captain PUNCHArd, will be despatobed for the above
Deputy Chairman E. R. BøLILIOS, Esq. admitted a Partner in our Firm from Shareholders in the Oompany will be Ports on SUNDAY, the 13th Instant, at
J. F. CORDES, Esq.
H. Hoppius, Esq.
A, MolyEB, Eaq.
Hongkong,
S. W. POMEROY,
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
JAMES GERIG, Esq. Manager. Shanghat, SWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
TR. MEYER ELIAS SASSOON has been the let January ultinio, s
E. D. SASSOON & Oo. Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Seventh Ordinary MEETING of
held at the Company's Office, 39, Queen's mc8 Road, Victoria, at 8 o'clock in the after noon of FRIDAY, the 18th February Next, NOTICE.........
for the purpose of receiving a Statement of THE Undersigned have entered into Co- Accounts, and the Boport of the Director partnership from the First day of for the Year ending 31st December, 1875.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company 1876, in the Business of hip- brokers at this Port, under the style of will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 18th
with Our February, both days inclusive. MORRIS & KAY,
By Order,
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary Hongkong, January 28, 1876..
January
A. G. MORRIS, EL U. RAY
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1878.
NOTICE.
"AVING resigned my altuation in the
of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily Hunt Bag Hose, I have this day
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per sunum,
ม
19
4 per cent.
5 per cent,
**
Lovat Bras DISCOUNTED, Oraditi granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafi, granted on London, and the thief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, ⠀⠀ Chief Mandger
Offces of the Corporation,-
No, 1 Queen's Road Bast Hongkong, January 27, 1876,
ON BALE
THE CHINESE READER'S MANUAL
HANDBOOK of Biographicst, Hu
torical, Mythological and General
dterary Reference,
WILLIAM FREDERICE, MATERN,
2.6, Katzy & Co, ∙GRINA MAL?” OFFICE
established myself as Merobant and Com mission Agent under the style of Sun GHES & Oo..
O. SUN GHEE, Hongkong, November 11, 1875,
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Room, Praya, on
FRIDAY,
the 11th February, 1870, at Noon Tumblers, Carafes and Ups, Hearth Ruge, Banting, Accordians, Vases, Lampa eto
Also,
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE Dividend, at the rate of 4% or THE
88 per Share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders held This Day, will be pa, able at the Hongkong and Shaoghal Banking Corporation on and after THURSDAY, the 27th Instant, Bhareholders are requested to apply at the Offles of the Company for Warrants,
By Order of the Board of Directora
P. A, DA COSTA, My Secretary, Hongkong, January 24, 1870.-2-
NOTIFICATION -- ACOPY of the Jury List for 1878 is posted at the Supreme Court House for inspection. Notice of any inaccuracies, omissions, objections, de, must be given to the Registrar on or before MONDAY, the
28 drums Hubbuck's Pale Bolled Oll 14th day of February Ab., 1876, in accord-
25 drums Turpentine,
10 cases Verandah Rallings.
10 sheets Red Copper, 8 x 4 ×
10
8xx 8x4x2
20 cases Swaine, Boord's Old Tom. TERMS OF SALE Cask before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lot, with all faults and errors of description, at purobaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, Feb. 8, 1875
ance with the provisions of Section 8 of Ordinanca No. Il of 1884.
Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 9, 1876. fe18
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE.
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN,” Captain 8. Park, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 14th Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, February 7, 1876. - fo14
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamality
ULYSSES"
will be despatched on or about the 17th Instant.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIRED & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, February 8, 1870,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA.
The P. & 0. 8. N. Co.'s B. 8.
SUNDAYA
will leave for the above place skortly after the arrival of Lombardy with the next English Mail,
A. MOIVER
Superintendent. Hongkong, February 4, 1876.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL (Taking Cargo at through rates for NAGASAKI & HIOGO)
The P&O, BN, Co's B. E
LOMBARDY"
It is further notifed that no person whose name is on the list as a Juror will be erouted from service on the ground of any exemption to which he may be entitled, or on the ground of any want of qualification, unless such exemption shall have been claimed and established, or auch went of qualification duly proved, at or before the val with the new time above apeofiled, are
Deputy Requerer foll Hongkong, January 31, 1976, -
will leave for the above place about 2 hours after her arrl. TAS MAILOR
Hongkong, February, 11746
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORŃ & Co. Hongkong, February 5, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK
The 4-1 American Ship LA MHAZB,” *
WILKINSON, Master, will load here and at Whampos, and will have quion duspatch as above.
apply to For Freight,
FOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The A-1 American Ship
USAMUEL G. REED," WAIT, Master, will load for ache above Port, and will have
quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
& Co.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
́ ́FOR' SAN FRANCISCO,
The 4-1 American Ship
"LÄTHLEY RIĜE,” THOS. MITHEL, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch, ji k bands often
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876377-
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A-1 British Olippar-ship Set GRYFË”
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THOS, ROBERTS, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark ***** CRUSADER,”
FRED GORHAM, Master, load here and at Whampoa, And will have quick despatch as above.
For Breight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, January 21, 1876,
FOR LONDON. The AF British Bark
CRAIGIE LEA,”
of 605 Toms Register, Úaptain T. LANDY, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch
an above.
A
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, January 10, 1876.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. (Calling at Adelaide if sufficient inducement offers.)
The A 1 British Bark
"NOVELTY":
LIKNEX, Master, will load here for the above Forts, and will
love quick dispatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, January 7, 1876.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A1 Barque
Ports.
SPIRIT OF THE AGB" Captain JOHNSON, will have quick despatch for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, February 9, 1876.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The British Ship Ada ya
UAKOLUN "MAGNUS”.
TH, MILES, Master, of 1,478. Tons Register, Apply to
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1876
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Notices to Consignees..
BRITISH BARK MARINA, FROM LONDON,
|ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Vemel are requested to send in their Hills of Lading to the Undersigned for countermignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods
|
PRICE, $24 PER
Notices to Consignees. 8. 8. ARGYLL Tutaj d FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND.
SINGAPORE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their rist by the Undersigned and stored at their Godowns, whence and from the Wharf and or Boats delivery may be obtained. STREE
No Fire Insurance has been effected Cargo remaining undelivered after the 11th Instant will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, February 4, 1876. fell BRITISH STEAMSHIP ""GROCUS,” Joy, Master, FROM LONDON FIA SINGAPORE
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
CON
Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns, of the Under- signed, from whence delivery may be ob tained,
Consignees wishing to take their Goods from the boste alongside the Wharf, are`át liberty to do so, and ho
Goods remaining in ators after, the 11th ebruary will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded "unless notice to the contrary is given until 14 d'alock on the 1st February,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAD độ Gương ReAgents, Dea Honkgong, January 31, 1876, wave fi OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
YÖNSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
Stentor, are hereby notified that the Carge is being discharged into draft, and landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Configneşti risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 6th Febemiry, 1870.
Gooda undelivered after 15th February, 1876, will be subject to rent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
félb Hongkong, February 8, 1876. FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE
1BE & S. Hindostan, Captain T. 5; GARDNER, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by Hor are requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods, Neat mangat Bravarth Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at their Hak and u 15 expense,
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, February 4, 1876.
BRITISH SHIP GRYFE, FROM
LONDON.
named Vessel are hereby requested to JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abure.
send in their Bills of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel, will be landed and stored at Con signees' risk and expense,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 30, 1978,
BRITISH BARK COLDSTREAM,.
FROM LONDON,
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Cons signees' risk and expense.h
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Agents
Hongkong, January 18, 1876.
JONSIGNEES of Cargo per German Barque IRIB, WENDE, Master, from Bamburg, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside,
Cargo Impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees, risk and expense. B
Bills of Tating will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
Weldrante
Hongkong, January 5, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
NOTION TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo:
ars requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Underaligned for cotiaMr. signature, and take immediato dellyny." This Cargo has been landell and stored at
heir risk and expense
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the FD vessel will be landed and stored at Lon- signess risk andexpaube,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.)
Agent Hongkong, February 6, 1878,
Es Donna July
ddy, Novelnber 29, 1874. TC Merchandise The Amadim, January 10, 1876. UMTIENCE 100 Balen Cotton,
Hongkma, February 1, 1870,