THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
"With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."
VOL. XXXII. No. 3988. HAAD¢X+E@^*-*
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clemenfe Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30,
Cornhill. GORDON & Gorou, 121, Ho born Hill, E.C. BATES; HENDY & Com 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SANDEL DEACON &tion. Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nor-
sau' Street, N.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
A, MAOG. HHATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTICE. ZEALAND GORDON & GOT, Mel-TEE Undersigned havo ontered into Co- bourne and Sydney,
partnership from the First day of BAN FRANCISCO and American Forts January, 1876, in the Business of Ship generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran- brokera at this Port, under the style of
circo, CHINA---Swatow, Qurren & CAMPBELL. Amoy, GILES & Co.. Foochow, HEDGE & Co, Shanghai, LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., and KELLT & Co. Manila, 0. Hamsix & Co. Macao, L. A. DA Gaga,
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'EBCOMPTE DE PARIS.
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECREES OF
7TH AND 8TH Marum, 1848,
BY IMPERIAL DEOBEen of 26th July, 1854,
AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866, 1
So
Recognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON
30TH APRIL, 1862,
France.
$ Sterling.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1876. ►
Intimations.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Published every Evening.
日四十月三年子丙
Shipping. Steamers,
SHAW to sign my name per procura-DITORS and other Paraons having No. 7, situated at 46 and 48, Queen's Have this day authorized Mr J, Y. V.
TOTICE is hereby given, that all CRETE Undermentioned valuable LAND
and BUILDINGS on Inland Lot FOR SWATOW, “AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or Road, the Property of the late Mr G. B.
"TESSO," against the Estate of JOHN WOTHER FALCONER --
Captain PUNCHARD, will be SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom The TWO BLOOKS of BUILDINGS
despatched for the above of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, occupying the finest position, are of the Forts on SUNDAY, the 9th Instant, at 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in most commodious description, with TaEA Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply to the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme say and ample GODOWNS; the Ground Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENRY Floors are of Granite, the Birdings are
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. ERERETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hong-known to be the most handsome and sub-
Hongkong, April 8, 1876,
ap! kong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admini- stantially built Premises in the Colony, stration with the Will annexed were daly and are all in perfect condition and good
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. granted by the said Court on the 10th day order, o. of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to tho said WiL- LIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the 1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last
MORRIS & RAY
A. G. MORRIS, E, O RAY.
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
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NOTICE,
our
W Firm Falphons bunches of
Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi, Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquia.
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day Established myself as I HAVE HAL COMMISSION LOENT at the Forts of Takow and Taiwanfoo.
P. F. DA SILVA. Formosa, April 1, 1876,
Intimations.
mentioned day the raid" WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said JouN WOTHERSPOON amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has the had notice and that the said WILLIAM HENRY BREBETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims be has not had notice at the time of the distribution, Dated this 29th day of March, 1876.
W. H, BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Solicitor.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE. GRAPH COMPANY,
PAID-Ur CAPITAL,... 50,000,000 3,200,000 DURING my absence from Hongkong
RESERVE FUND.......20,000,000 800,000
BRAD OPPW0-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGINUS,-144, Leadenhall St.,
R.C.
AGENCIES. — At Nantes, Lyons, Mar. seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, 8t. Doni (1le do la Réunion,) Hong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. LONDON BANKERs. 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 Deposite at rates which may be ascertained at the offices.
CHR. DE QUIGNÉ, Manager,
Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1876,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION,,
PAID-UP CAPITAE,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,... 100,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman--E. R. BELILIOS, Raq, Deputy Chairman-Ab. ANDRE, Esq. J. F. CORDES, Esq. S. W. POMEROY, Esq. H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MOIVEE, Esq,
Hongkong,.
F. D. SABBOON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEÉ
JAMES GREIG, Esq.
Manager.
EWEX CAMERON, "Eaq. LUNDON BANKEES-London and Qounty Bank.
Shanghai,
HONGKONG,
INTREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annua,
#1
.6
4 per cent.
07
SP
12
19
5 per cent. 11
12
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securitos, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafis, granted on London, and the phist Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,
Omaes of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 17, 1870.
ON SALE
THE QÜINESE READER'S MANUAL
HANDBOOK of Blographical, Hie. Sorioal, Mythological and General
Literary Reference,
BY
WILLIAM FADERICK MATERA
Price: $8. Adviittaavit ELLY & Co.
the MANAGEMENT of the above Company's Stution will be TAKEN OVER by Mr C. C. BeJESEN, who has been appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT.
A. SURASON,
Superintendent. Hongkong, April 6, 1876. THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE
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GRAPH COMPANY. ·
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BEG to notify that I have been appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT for the above Company's Station at this Port from this date.
CARL CHR. BOJESEN. Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
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EALED TENDERS, in duplicate,
marked on the covers, Tendors for Army Contracts," will be Received by the Undersigned until Noon on MONDAY, the 10th instant, for the undermentioned Services required by the War Department here during the year ending Slat. March, 1877.
1.-Cleansing the Nullah on the East
side of Murray Larracks. 2.--Cleansing, and keeping the Nuliah ou the East aide of the North Barracks clear from all obstructions. There will be a separate Tender for each service,
Tender will be accepted from any person in Government empley.
Terms of Tender and all necessary in- formation can be obtained at this Office between the hours of 10 am and 4 p.m.
C. R. SHERVINTÓN, Lieut. Colonel, Assistant Commissary General, Commissariat Office,
Hongkong, April 6, 1576. sp10
CHORAL FESTIVAL will be held
in 8. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL on KARTER TUESDAY, at 4 p.m.
Mendelssohn's Cantate "Lauda Sion" will be Sung.
Hongkong, April 4, 1876.
STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED,
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Applications for Purchase, or further information, to be made to
JOHN NOBLE,
BY
46, Queen's Road, Hongkong, March 30, 1876, ap30
FOR SALE.
BE WORLD, WHENGE COMEFEIT? Or, What Jertain Physicists are Baying: TU QUOQUE. Shanghai, 1876, 1 1 Vol
PRICE $1.00 Stitchest
$1.25 Bound
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
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FOR SALE.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOYM Taking Cargo & Passengerbrough rates for HANKOW, NINGPOORTS IN JAPAN,
The Company's Steamship
"AGAMEMNON"
will be despatched on or about the 9th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE; Agents.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The Steamship
"QUANGSE,"
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Capt. JONES, will be despatch. ed as above on WEDNES.
STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE 200 Case CLARET from BORDEAUX DAY, the ith Proximo, at 3 p.m.
COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY.
SURIURIBED CAPITAL, £250,000.
THE Undersigned, having been appoint-
ed Agents in Hongkong and Shanghai for the above Company, are prepared to isane Policies of Fire Insurance at current
ratés.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, March 24, 1876, je24
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THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
OF LONDON.
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SUSCRIBED CAPṛtal, £500,000.
DE Undersigned, having been appoint- Ted Agents in Hongrong for the oute Company, are prepared to issue Policies of Marine Insurance at current rates, payable in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, Straits, Mauritius, Java, Manila, China, Japan, California, &c., &c.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co
jě24 Hongkong, March 24, 1876.
Note.-By the Company's Articles of Asao-
ciation it is provided that, after pay- ment to the shareholders of a dividend of 10 per cent. per sunum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be rateably divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business profits have been made during the your.
NOTICE. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the
Members of the HONGKONG CLUB will be held at the CLUB HOUSE on THURS. DAY, the 13th Instant, at Half-past Four o'clock in the afternoon. *
By Order,
NDWARD BEART, Secretary. Hongkong, April 5, 1876.
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For Sale.
AYLE & Co. have opened their first delivery of New Goods for the coming Season, to
SAY
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO which they invite special atten-
THIRST Class Fare on the Hongkong and Canton route has been Reduced to $3 tor Single trip and $5 Return.
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.
Hongkong, April 3, 1870. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE,
SPECIAL AGENCY of the Company bas baen Opened in LONDON, under the Banagement of Mir WALDEMAR ECHMIDT; at 8, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill,"
By Urder,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 28, 1876. ap28
tion.
Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Oo, Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
FOR SALE.
THE whole of the Property known as FLETCHER'S. Situate on Marine Lots Nos. 20 and 21, and covering an area of 121,304 square feet.
Annual Crown Rent about $1,900.
Taxes
1,800. For further information, apply to
THE BORNEO Co., LIMITED, Hongkong, April 4, 1876
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FOR SALE.
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BE UNDERMENTIONED LAND
AND BUILDINGS.
AT HONGKONG:- INLAND LOT 82-The well-known House and Offices lately occupied by Mesars 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, $390.48.
MARINE Lor 111, WANGHAI,--First-class and extensive Godowns.
Annual Crown rent, $324.
AT YOKOHAMA :~~~ LOTS No. 6 AND No. 27 in the Foreign Settlement.
No. 6 is situated on the Bund, and com- prisos an eight-roomed Dwelling House, de tached, with Garden all round, Offices, Go- downs, Servants' Quarters and Outhouses, Aroa 1,064 Tsubos of 36 square foot,
Annual Ground rent, $263.79.
No. 7 is separated from No. 6 by Water Street and comprises large Tea Firing and other Godowns, Floss bilk Press, Compra dore's Quarters, Stabling and Fire Engine House. Aras, 654 Taubos.
Ground rent, $154.97 per annum. Applications for purchase, or further in- formation, to be made to
J. WHITTALL,
T. G. LINSTEAD, Trustees A. Beard & Co.'s Estate,
23, Queen's Road, Hongkong. Hongkong, February 1, 1878,
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FOR SALE.
Ex "00BANIQ,” Is Season's American HAMS and
SALMON.
Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR in Barrels and Tins.
Ladies' and Children's Ready. T BACON in prime condition. Smoked
made Costumes in a variety of Styles.
Morning Wrappers in Embroid. ered Linen, Printed, Cambric, White Brilliante and Muslin. French Toilet Jackets. Richly Embroidered Cambric
Skirts,
A Large Assortment of Dress Materials in all the newest designs.
French Millinery of the latest
fashions.
Boys Holland Suits & Pinafores.
SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG. Ladies' Underclothing..
ENDERS for the CONSTRUCTION of Ladies' and Children's Boots and
SIX BOILERS for Spanish Men-of- Shoes.
Wat will be RECEIVED at this Consulate until the 22nd April next, at Noon.
Aloo,
No proposition will be admitted if it A fresh supply of the "Little exoend the prive fixed by Government and do not agree with the Farm, Conditions,
Wanzer Sewing Machines. and Plans, which will be exposed at the Office of the Consulate every "working Say | from 11 am to 9 p.m.
A. FARAUDO,
Consul for Spain. Hongkong, March 31, 1876,
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Agents for Hongkong. SAYLE & 06.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
MADEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1876.
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CAÑAL The Company's Steamship
NESTOR" >will be despatched on or
about the 20th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, April 7, 1876.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.
The Steantship
NAPLES
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dus shortly from Singapore, will receive prompt despatch as shots. For Fraight or Passage, apply to
JARDINË, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 7, 1870,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 21, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling off SOMERSET, COOKTOWN, CLEVE LAND BAY, BOwen and Kartel Bay, to land Maile and Passengers.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched as above
about the 20th April
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 31, 1876.
NOTICE.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
*TIBRE,"
› Captain DE GIRARD, expected from Singapore, will leave for YOKOHAMA shortly after her arrival. For Passage and Freight, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876."
FOR YOKOHAMA,
Tho British Steamship
ORCHIS, Captain Burian, shortly ex pected from Singapore, will
have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 20, 1876.'
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, (Taking Cargo at through rates to HIOGO & NAGASAKI.)
The P. & O. 8, N. Co.'s 5. S. "MALACCA”
will leave for the above place zhortly after the arrival of the Gwalior with the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, March 30, 1876,
STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
The P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s S. 8. "GWALIOR"
will leave for the above place shout 24 hours after her arri
val with the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent, Hongkong, March 30, 1876.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 American Ship-
NIGHTINGALE,"
PALMER, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will{
have quick dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 British Ship
AN SHALIMAR” WALKER. Master, will load] here for the above Port, and
will have quick dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, Maxok d, 1870,
PRICE, $24 PER ÁBNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANC1800.
The 1 American Ship
"MARY WHITRIDGE," OUTLER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick dispatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Coj:
Hongkong, March 9, 1870.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Ship
"MARGARITE,”
*James Owen, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1878.
-FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Bark
"JONATHAN "CHASE,” CURTIS, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Clipper Ship
"SYDENHAM,"
FRANK BRISTOW, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0. Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The 4-1 American Ship
“SAMUEL G. REED," WHITE, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4-1 American Ship
"HAZE," WILKINSON, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will bave quick despatch as above,
"For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
** OHARTER OAK,” SMITH, Master, will load here and at Whasnpos, and will baye quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Ship
"CHANNEL QÜBEN,” *N. LEUFESTRY, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatok se above,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER, ALABOR & Co..
Hongkong, April 6, 1876.,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 German Barque
"NICOLINE"
318 Tons Register, Captain ABEMANN, will load bars and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch BB above.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agenta..
Hongkong, February 23, 1876,
NOTICE.
The Undermentioned Vessels having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Ports,
FOR VICTORIA, V's I.... The British Barque
“FORWARD," Captain JOHN STRACHAN,"
The British Ship
ANNIE GRAY," Captain ROBERT MÕES, FOR PORTLAND, OREGON, The American Barque
"GARIBALDI,"
Captain C. M NÓTEL
The American Bark
«EDWARD JAMES,” Captain Thos. J. Foksus;
FOR HONOLULU, S. L. AND SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Bark
.
ALDEN BESSE," Captait ALLEN NOYES,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO &C
Spl Hongkong, March 23, 1976)