THE
CHINA
Established
ary, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is Incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vox XXXII.No.3971.誠十二月三年六十七百八至一共
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Intimations.
PANY, LIMITED,
LONDON-F ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM-
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GORDON & BOICH, 121, Hol- born Hill, E.0. BAZES, HENDx & Co., A, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-
sau Street.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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TOTICE is hereby given that the Fifth Ordinary Mee ing of Shareholders of AUSTRALIA TASMANIA AND NEW the above Company, will be held at the ZEALAND-GORDON & Goron, Mel-Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRI- bourne and Sydney,
DAY, the 24th March, 1876, at 8 o'clock SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Re generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran port of the Directors, together with a State-
ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1875.
01900. CHINA:-Swatoto, QUELON & CAMPBELL, Amey, Gres & Co. Fooshow, Heren & Co.
Shanghai, Lax, CLAWFORD & Co., and KatzÝ & Co.. Manila, 0. Hamster & Oo. ·Macao, In A. "DA GRASA...
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ÈSCOMPTE DE PARIS.
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEURDES OF 4TH AND 8TH Maren, 1848,
Và đ
BY IMPERIAL DRONEES OF 25TH JULY, 1854, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866,
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Recognised by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SOTH APRIL, 1862,
Franes,
& Sterling. PAIN-UP CAPITAL180,000,000 3,200,000 RESERVE FUND,...... 20,000,000, 800,000
Heap Orr10-14, Rue Bergère, Parin. LONDON AGENCY,144, Leadenhall St.,
E.C.
ÁGOIES,At Nantes, Lyons, › Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, St. Denit (Ile de la Réunion,) Hong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. LONDON BANKERS, Bank of England,
Union Bank of London,
HONGKONG AGENCY, INTEREST ALLOWED
0 per cent. per annum on the
N Current Deposit Account at the rate monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the office!
"Manager.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be closed from the 11th to the 24th March, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board,
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents.
m324 Hongkong, March 6, 1870.
| HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
IVIDEND Warrants for the Dividend
Do Deo. 81/75, at the rate of 310 per
Share, can be obtained at the Office on or after 29th February.
By Order,
D. GILLIES,
Becretary
No. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, February 28, 1876,
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COAL DEPOT. YOALS of every description supplied to
Steamers by the Undersigned. Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanobi, with Mr J. MAJLEROBE, or Lmonė AN YOK, KWONGHING, Praya. Ba
LANDSTRIN. & Co, Hongkong, November 1, 1875.
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KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
Essar (Garmany.)
Sole Agent for China, F. PEIL,
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, COLOGNE
tion.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE.
Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V.
OHR. DE QUIGNÉ, How to sign may nama per produra Offices in Hongkong: Bank Building",
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,...... 100,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDRÉ, Esq.
3. F. CORDES, Esq.
H. HOPPIVE, Esq.
A. MoIVER, Esq.
Hongkong,
Shanghai,
A. MAG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTICE. THE Undersigned have entered into Co- partnership from the First day of Jaunary, 1876, in the Business of Ship brekers at this Fort, under the style of MORRIS & RAY.
Bank Buildings,
A. G. MORRIS. E. O. RAY.
Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
NOTICE.
S.W.POMEROY, Esq.TIVE have Established branches of our
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
HE UNDERMENTIONED LAND
AND BUILDINGS,
AT HONGKONG INLAND LOT 82-The well-known House and Offices lately occupied by Messrs A. Heard & Co., adjoining the Cathedral Com- pound.
The Ground below the masonry retaining. wall of the above, abutting on the Queen's Road.
Annual Crown rent, $990.48.
MARINE LOT 111, WANCHAL-First-class and extensive Godowns,
Annual Crown rent, $324
INLAND LOT 681-Situated on the Bon. ham Road and one of the finest sites for Villa residences in the Colony,
Anneal Crown rent, $79.78. FARM LOT 17, PORFOOLOM, adjoining Messrs Butterfield & Swire's promizer,
Annual Crown rent, $25.
AT KOWLOONG :-- MARINE LOT 4-With a frontage of 100 feet on the Praya, and with an area of 80,000 fest,
Reduced Annual Crown rent, $10,
AT YOKOHAMA t— LOTS No. 6 AND No. 27 in the Foreign Settlement.
No. 6 is situated on the Bund, and com prises an eight-roomed Dwelling House, de tached, with Garden all round, Offleys, Go- downs, Servante Quarters and Outhouses, Area 1,064 Tsubos of 36 square feet.
Annual Ground rent, $263.70, ter No. 27 is separated from No, 6 by Water Street and comprises Jarge Tea Firing and other Godowns, Floss Silk Press, Compra dore's Quarters, Stabling and Fire Engine House. Area, 054 Taubos...
Auctions.
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instruo tions to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 22nd day of March, 1876, at Noon, at the Cosmopolitan Docks, Kowloon,-
Four Worthington Pumps.
Boiler.
2. Ju
Donkey Pump
Exhaust Pipes. Suction do,
TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7, 1, 78 All Lots, with all faults and errors of description at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
A Steam Launch will leave Peddar's
o'clock.
Wharf for the Docks at Half-past Eleven
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, March 10, 1876 mc23
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions from, the Executors of the late Cant. I. YOUNG to sell by Public Auction at the "London Lan," Queen's Road,
WEDNESDAY,
the 22nd March, 1876, at Nootj The FURNITURE, eto, therein,
Ground rent, $154.97 per annum. Applications for purchase, or fartier la comprising Chairs, Tables, Sideboard, formation, to be made to
J. WHITTALL,
T. G. LINSTEAD, Trustees A. Heard & Co.'s Estate,
23, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
Hongkong, February 1, 1876,
FOR SALE.
Ex "00BANIU”.
American, HAMS and THIS NOBSON'S
BACON is prime condition. Smoked SALMON.
Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR in Barrels and Tins.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1876.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Oo, ̈Agentr
FOR SALE. FIRESH Takasima COAL, in lots to suit purchasers, LARGE, Handpicked, Double-screened at $3 per Ton. SMALL, at $6 per Ton. Apply to
T. G. GLOVEE No. 7, Queen's Road and at East Point, Hongkong, December 8, 1875.
F. D. BASSDOX, Eng: W Firm at Haiphong and Hanul. Mr TUO DE MONTEBELLO CARTE
B. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by D BLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.
CHIEF MANAGZE,
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JAMES GRBIO, Esq.
Manager.
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES.-London and County
Banki
HONGKONG..
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
of 1 percent per annum on the daily
balanco.
On Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
B
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11
12
4 per cent.
简章
& per osut,
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOTHYRD.
Credits granted on approved Securities,
procuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1876.
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For Sale.
CLEARANCE SALE.
AYLE & Co. will offer, on and after TUESDAY Next, the 18th Instant, the re- mainder of their Winter Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices, consisting of:-
Winter Costumes and Polonaises.
And every description of Banking and Ladies' Jackets and Mantillas.
Exchange business transacted.
Quarts, $15 per cane (1 dozen.) (1 dozen.) Pints, $16
11..
6 per cent. dihoount on 25 cases, Bourbon WHISKEY.
$12 per case (1 dozen.) FOR SALE BY
HEARD & Ooi Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
FOR SALE
200 Apply to TE
tt.
Casks CLARET from BORDEAUX..
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, March 19, 1870.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAND AND PROPERTY,
Drafls, granted on London, and the Fancy Dress materials of all kinds. L received instructions to sell by
chief Commercial places In Europe, India, Australia, Amerion, China and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,
Omises of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Boad Basi Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
YHINA' REVIEW
Complete Set of Vol. L
Biz Dollars will be paid for the above,
--Nox-1 and 2, Vol L
No. 1, (2 copies) and No. 2, (1 coprì
Vol EL
One Dollar will be given for each of the above NoL
Apply to the Publishers,
CHINA MAIL OFFICE,
Wool Plaids and Flannels.
Silks 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.
&
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
Queen's Boad & Stanley Street.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
Public Auction, on
TUESDAY
the 21st March, 1876, at Noon, on the Premises,
All that piece or parcel of GROUND, registered in the Land Office as Section of Inland Lot No, 884, and known as "Overbeck Court," situated in the rear of No. 9 Folice Station, Caine Road, with the Six Mexranges or Tenements standing thereon,
Annual Crown Rent, 69.72.
TERMS OF SALE,One-half of the pur chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of the Deed of Transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser.
The Property to be at Purchasers risks on the fall of the hammer,
For farther particulars, apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co Hongkong, March 11, 1876.
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Engravinge, Gan Lamps, Bar Fittings, Pewter Mugs, Glassware, Winos, and Spirits.
Δίκο,
A Billiard TABLE, by Straple and Hughes.
2 Hids, Beer,
do
Mon
or SALE
-Cash before delivery in
All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchasers risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, March 17, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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THE Undersigned has received in- structions from H., M. Naval Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction,
од
FRIDAY,
the 24th March, 1876, at 11 am, at H, M. Naval Yard,--
Sundry Naval & Victualling STORES, comprising
Old Iron, Zino, Glasa, Hooes, Leather, Lignumvitae, Blocks, etc,
Blue Cloth, Duck Flannel, Rags, Bis cuit Dust, Implements, Case, and Can- nisters.
Also,
One Ice-making Machine. One Washing Machine.
日五十月二年子丙
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
(Calling of SOMERSET, COOKTOWN, CLEFE- LAND BAY, BOWEN and KEPPEL Bay, to land Mails and Passengers.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
“QUEENSLAND,” Captain OBALO will be de- spatched as above an SATURDAY, the 25th-Instant, at Noon...
For Freight or Passage, apply to
· GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents,
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Hongkong, March 14, 1876,
*OURAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI. Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN ·
JAPAN...
The Company's Steamship
NESTOR":
will be despatched on or about the 23ad Instant,
For Freight or Fange, apply to »
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, March 14, 1876,
1022
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, (Taking Cargo at through rates to HIOGO & NAGASAKI)
The P. & O...N. Oɑ's 8, §, “SUNDA”
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The American Ship
GRIJAL « SUMATRA,”
MULLIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have early dispatol.
For Freight, apply to t
RUSSELL Hongkong, February 23, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
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The 4.1 American Ship
"MARY WHITRIDGE,” -CUTLER, Maater, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dispatch,
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, March 9; 1876.
ALL
RUSSELL & Co,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 4 1 German Barotie-
LASNICOLINES
#p20
313 Tons Registory Oxytaln AHLMANN, will land kara und at Whampos, and will have quick despatch as above. Vt
-For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Đ Hongkong, February 23, 1876,
FOR YLOILO VIA MANILA,
The Spanish Schooner 44 UNION,"
►MERJUAKOHEVÁnza, Master, will have quick despatch for the
will leave for the above place above Ports. shortly after the arrival of the Mongolia with the next English Matl.
A MOIVER
Superintendent,
Hongkong, March 16, 1876,
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arri-
val with the next English Mall
A. MOÏVER,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, March 16, 1876,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Chipper Ship
"SYDENHAM,"
FRANK BRISTOW, Master, will load for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A-1 American Ship
**LATHLEY RIÚH,” RAY 1, Lewis, Master, will load for the above Port, and
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to this in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. [23 The lote, with all faults and errors of every description whatsoever): at purchaser's risk on the fail of the hammer,ver the J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auotioneer. Hongkong, March 17, 1876,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1878.
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WASHING BOOKS, (In English and Chinels) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office Price $1 each.
CHINA Main Office
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamahiy
ARDIOMET"
will be despatched on or about the 22nd Ixistant, For Freight or Fasisge, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenth
Hongkong, March 14, 1876..
FOR MANILA.
025
The Steamship
SHAGUNGA? GARUNAU, Master, will be despatched to Manila on or
about the doth Inatant
For Freight of Passage, apply tó
· REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, March 17, 1870, 19020
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The A-1 American Ship
“SAMUEL G. REED," WHITE, Master, will load the above Port, and will have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co... Hongkong, March 17, 1876.
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FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A1 Barque du dia ima “SPIRIA OF THE ACB”
Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, February 9, 1876,
Malls.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR AIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUBZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES,
AND MARSEILLES ;
Also,
BOMBAY, ST. DENIS AND PORT LOUIS,
N THURSDAY, the 23rd March, 1870, at Noon, the Company's B. S TIGRE, Commandant BREEZ wi MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Cargo and Speale will be registered fos London as well as for Marsellles, and no cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until
for, Spoole and Parcels until 3 T., on the 22nd March, 1876. (Parcels are got to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office,)
FOR NEW YORK
The 4-1 American Ship
HAZE," WILKINSON, Master, will load hare and at Whampoa, and will havo quick despatch sa above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co... Hongkong, February 1, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 British Ship
"SHALIMAR WALKER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dispatch. For Freight, apply to
spla
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 Ameridan Ship WAT NIGHTINGALE
PALMER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876,
Contents and value of Packages are zer
A 20%
For further partioniam, apply si the Company's Office, se
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, -Acting Agent.
Hongkong, March 18, 1874.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. 8. HOOGLY.
NOTICE YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8.
Euphrata," from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed and stored as their risk: stiho Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from Friday, the 10th. Eustant, at 10 o'clock a...
Optional - Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation fa received from the Con's signees, before 4pm. Today, requests ing It to be landed here, a
Bills of Lading will be countersigned the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tiya DAT, the 16th March, at Noon, will subject to rent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAU,
Acting Agent Hongkong, March 9, 1879,