THE
CHINA
Established\"
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Voz. XXXII. No. 4001. 號五十月四年六十七百八千一共
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON :—F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30 Cornhill, Gordon & Gorem, 121, Hol born: Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDY & CO. 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Streth;
NEW YORK ANDERY WIND, 133, Nas-
sars Street,
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :—Gondor & Gorón, Mel- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally :--BRAN & BLACK, San Fran cisco,
CHINA:-Swatow, QUELUE & CAMPBELL. Amoy, GILRs & Co. Foochow, Exter & Co. Shanghai, LAN, CRAW HOUD & Co, and KELLY & Co. -Alanika, C. HELEN & Co. Macao, In A. DA GBaga.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PABIS.
INCORPORATED, BY · NATIONAL DEGREES OF 7TH AND 8TH MAROH, 1848,
BY IMPERIAL DEOREES OF ÄÖTA JULY, 1854, AND 81ST DECEMDER, 1866,
Recognised by the
INFERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF SOTH APRIL, 1862,
Franco. Sterling. PAIP-UP CAPIKAL,...60,000,000 3,200,000 RESERVE FUND,......20,000,000 300,000
HEAD OFFICE.-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGENCY,-144, Leadenhall St.,
AGENCIES. — At Nantee, Lyonn, Mar seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta,
'O'T
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
SHAW to sign my name per procura- Have this day authorized Mr J. Y., V.
tion,
A, MAɑG. HEATON, Hongkong, January 1, 1878.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned have entered into Co- partnership from the First day of January, 1876, in the Business of Ship brokers at this Port, under the style of MORRIS & RAY.
A. G. MORRIS. E, C. RAY."
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 8, 1876.
NOTICE.
have Established
When F Happed branches of Dir E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to algn by procuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875,
NOTICE,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1876.
Auctions.
POSTFONEMENT OF SALE.
FURNITURE SALE.
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
LA
WEDNESDAY,
the 26th April, 1876, at Noon, at the residence of L. II AuscHILE, Esq., No. 40, Peel Street,
The whole of his Elegant HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, comprising: Rep Covered Drawing Suite, Couches, Chairs and Easy Chairs, Contre Table, Gilt Frame Engravings and Mirrors, Card Table, Dining Table, Whatnot, Sideboard, Crookery and Glassware,
Cutlery, Plated-ware, Bedstead, Ward- robes, Chest of Drawers, Washstand,
Toilet Table and Mirror,
&C
$0. Also,
A PIANO. Catalogues will be issued prior to the Sale.
THE Undersigned has been appointed SURVEYOR to LLOYDS REGISTER
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. at this Port.
Hongkong, April 21, 1976. R. H. CAIRNS.”
1, Club Chamber, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
Intimations.
COSMOPOLITAN DOOKS.
THE DOCKS being now completed, are capable of DOCKING sny size VESSELS frequenting this Port, and executing any REPAIRS required.
A large quantity of SPARS, LUMBER, IRON, COPPER, YELLOW METAL, &a, &o., always kept in Stock at cheap-rates,
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Length of Dock............455 Feet. Breadth do,......... 92 Depth of Water, Springs, 24, do do Neapaj 21 The following Rates will be charged until further notice :—
Resoppering, including Dockage, Shor Ing, Labor, Felt, Pitch, Tar and Oakum,
30 cents per Shooti
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock- age, 2 Costs Paint and I Coat Tallow, 88 senta per Ton Gross Reglater.
Painting Iron Steamers, including Book-
日二初月四年子西
Entertainments.
... CHOU KÌ CHIL
THE CHIMEUM COLOSSUS,
THE SHANTUNG GIANT is now on ex- mhibition at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, No. 4, Wellington Street. From 10a.m. to Noon, from 3 to 6 p.m., and from 8 to 10 pm 4
ADMISSION:
50 Cents.
Tickets at the Hotel Bar. The Public are respectfully informed that Uhou Ki Chib will only be exhibited in Hongkong for a few days previous to his departure for Philadelphia, U. S Hongkong, April 19, 1876...
Shipping. Steamers.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOV & F000BOW,
The Steamship.
at 10 a.m
"DOUGLAS,"
Captain BURNIE, will be despatched for the above
1 Coat Paint and 1 Cost Tallow, 80 Ports on THURSDAY, the 27th Instant, age, cents per ton Gross Register.
For further particulars, apply to
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W. B. SPRATT & Co., 9, Praya Bast. Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE-Vived instructions from
GRAPH COMPANY.
BEG to notify that I have been appointed AOTING SUPERINTENDENT for the above Company's Station at this Port from this date..
CARL CHR. BOJESEN, Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
NOTICE.
St. Denis (llo de la Réunion,) Hong. I LENERAL or Established myself an kong, Shanghai and Yokohama LONDON BANKERS. - Bank of England,
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY,
INTEREST ALLOWED
ON Current Deposit Acount at the rate
of 2 per cent per annum on the monthly minimum balanses, and or Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained
OHK DE GUIGNÉ, Manager.
at the offices.
Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875- HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, ...5,000,000 Dollars. KESERVE FUND, 100,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E. B. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDRÉ, Esq.
J. F. CORDES, Esq. S.W.POMEROY, Esq. A, Horries, Esq., F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
A. MoIVER, Esq.
Hongkong,
!.
CHIEF MANAGEE,
..
JAMES GREJG, Esq. Manager.
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. Shanghal, LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
Bark,
HONGKONG,"
INTELEST ALLOWED
ON Current Deposit Account
of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Depopite:--
2
For 3 months, por cont. per annum.
6
12
4 per cont
It
5 per cent. 1
LOCAL BILLE Discounted. Credits` granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the shlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, Oblus and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,
Ofteen of the Corporation,
No, 1, Qwen's Road East, Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
FOR SALE. MEE Undermentioned valuable LAND and BUILDINGS on Inland Lot No. 7, eltasted at 40 and 48, Queen's Road, the Property of the late Mr G. B.
FALCONKE
COMMISSION AGENT at the Ports of Takow and Taiwanfoo,
P. F. DA SILVA, Formosa, April 1, 1876.
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NOTIFICATION.
TT is herewith notified that a Custom HOUSE Las been stablished at
UI-HOW(), the Treaty Port of KIUNGOHOW(), and has been Opened for transaction of Business under this day's date.
EL 0, BROWN, Commissioner of Customs.
Kinngehow Customs,
Hoi-how, April 1, 1876.
For Sale.
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SAYLE & Co. have opened
their first delivery of New Goods for the coming Season, to which they invite special atten-
tion.
the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction,
on
WEDNESDAY,
the 26th April, 1876, at Noon, at Ios House Lane Wharf,
The Well-known Pontoon or Lighter
"ADVANCE,"
Official Number 84,088, of 308 Tons Register, Built at Kowloon in 1871 of Oak, Elm, Beech, Manila Hard Wood and Oregon Pine, Well Fastened, Felted and Metalled to One foot and a half above Light Water Mark. The Vessel is well adapted for discharging steamers requir- ing quick dispatch and. will carry a very large Cargo on a Light Draft of Water.
DIMENSIONS AS FOLLOWS: Length 130 Feet 6 in. Breadth,..
6 30 " Depth........ 8
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY,
panada de V
Nccount of the hoary so the RE
PAIRS to the YANOTSZE CABLE have not yet been completed.
The Company will keep up conned tion between GUTZLAFF ISLAND and SHANGHAI by aid of a TUU STEAMER, which will leave SHANGHAI EVĚRÝ EVENING and return EVERY MORN- ING at Daylight,
By this arrangement all Telegrams be- tween this Port and Shanghai will be forwarded within 24 boura
CARL CHR. BOJESEN,
Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE
SPECIAL ADENOY of the Company has Abeta Upened in, LONDON, under the Also, The Well-known Pontoon or Lighter Management of Mr WALDEMAE SUBMIDE,
at 3, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill,
By Order,
W. A. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 28, 1876.
*!! DISPATCH,” Official Number 64,086, of 290 Tons Register, Built at about the same time and place, of Manila Hard Wood and Oregon Pine, Well Fastened, Felted and Metalled up to above Light Water Mark, and will carry a large Cargo on a Light Draft of Water,
DIMENSIONS AS FOLLOWS - I
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
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NOTOF is hereby given, that all Cells
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 24, 1876. sp27 OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
.......... FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT.): Taking Cargo & Passengersat throughratesfor HANKOW, SINGPO & PORTS IN
JAPAN, Ene
The Company's Steamship
"GLAUCUS"
will be despatched on or about the 88th Instant.
For Freight or Fassage, apply-to-
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
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OOFAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Stearnship
AGAMEMNON"
will be despatched on or about the 8th Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Steamer
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FLEURS CASTLE" expected here about the 27th Intant, will have immediate
despatch for the above Fort.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
'DITORS and other Parsons, having Length126 Feet 6 in.
any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or Breadth,..
30 6 "
against the Estate of JOHN WOTHER- Depth....
7 6 11
SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom For further particulars and Inventory of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in of Stores, apply to the Auctioneers
the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENEY the hammer in Mexican Dollars weighed BEEBETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hong- at 7.1.7, and the Vessel will be at pur kong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admini chaser's risk after the fall of the hammer.stration with the Will annexed were daly
Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
granted by the sald Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to BEND in writing the PARTIQULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said WI-19th Instant, for this Port, will take Cargo White Brilliante and Muslin. By Order of the Mortgagee, under Bill LIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the here for Marseilles, zo.
Ladies' and Children's Ready- made Costumes in a variety of Styles.
Morning Wrappers in Embroid
ered Linen, Printed, Cambric,
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. Ladies Underclothing. Ladies' and Children's Boots and
Shoes.
Also,
A fresh supply of the "Little Wanzer Sewing Machines.
Agents for Hongkong, SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen'e Road & Stanley Street.
JUST REOKIVED,
Ex 8. "NAPLES,”
A Large Assortment of New Books.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
q* Sale,
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1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have BEBRETON will proceed to distribute de received instructions from the Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSPOON Mortgagee to seil, on
MONDAY,
the 8th May, 1876, at Noon,--- The Whole of the Stock-in-trade, Shop Fittings, Machinery, Carpenter's, En gineer's, and Blacksmith's Tools, House- hold Furniture, do, do, do, of or belonging to B. R. STANFORD, Ship. wright, do, on the Premises at Spring Gardens,
Further particulars will be shortly announced.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of dengription, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, April 24, 1876..
Intimations.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY,
مند
"YURING my absence from Hongkong
NOVELS WOBUSKE REFERENCE, Compare, Stalk, Th3EN OVER
BOOKS,AN
SCHOOL BOOKS, &c. LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 06. Hongkong, April 23, 1876.
JUST RECEIVED,
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The TWO BLOCKS of BUILDINGS socupping the finest position, are of the most commodious description, with THEA SURY and amiple GoDowns; the Ground Floors are of Granite, the Buildings aro known to be the most handsome and sub- stantially built Premises in the Colony, and are all in perfect condition and good PRIME Quality Buske' DANISH
erder, &c.
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Applications for Purchase, or further Information, to be made to
JOHN NOBLE,
146, Queen's Fload,
Hongkong, March 50, 2874.
Et S. S. "VIKING & "NAPLES.”
BUTTER in tins of 1-lb., 2-lbs., and 4-iba cash.
BARS' ALE, (October brew), in bulk j hhdt, and kilderkius.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, April 82, 1876,
by Mr C. who has been appointed ACTINO SUPERINTENDENT.
A. SUENSON,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876. p-
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amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which he has then had notios and that the said WILLIAM HENRY BEERETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof a distributed to any person of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution,
Dated this 20th day of March, 1878.
W, H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Solicitor.
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Entertainments.
CITY - HALL.
.
MADAME CARLOTTA TARCA beg
to announce that she will give a FAREWELL CONCERT at the above HALL, ON
THURSDAY NEXT,
27th April,
Under the immediate patronage of
B. E. SIR ABTAUR KENNEDY,
3.0...1 0.3 VIOR-ADMIRAL RYDER, SIR JOHN AND LADY MALE, COL DICKINS,
And the Officer of the 28th Regiment. During the Evening by kind permission of Colonel Diokine and Ufficers, "the Band of the 28th Kegiment will perform,
For Particulars, see Frogramme, Reserved Seata, int...82,00 Unreserved Seat$1.00 Doors Open at 8.80, Comments al 9. Tickets to be had of Mears: 1 AxÉ, Agent, Messrs. Henry 8, King & Co., CRAWFORD & Co, where a plan of the Hall
London,
NOTICE THE OFFICE of the Undersigned, has been REMOVED to No. 1, QUEEN'S Roab, corner of Toe House Lane,
W. H. NOTLEY,
m36||| Hongkong, April 1h, 1879.
may be seen.
Hongkong, April 4, 1670,
The Company's Steamship
*VOLGA,"
Captain NOMDEDEU, which left YOKOHAMA on the
For Freight, apply to
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
The d 1 Brith Ship
CHANNEL QUEEN,
*N, Leufestay, Mister, having the greater part of her Carro engaged, will have quick despatch an above,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER, ALABOR & CO. Hongkong, April 6, 1870 ~
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A1 British Barque
MARQUIS OF ARGYLE," Captain McKeon, wil baya immediate dispatcn for the
ہوری
above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
·ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, April 21, 1876.
NOTICE.
The Undermentioned Vessels having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Portsban FOR HONOLULU, 8. L. AND PASTEL SAN FRANCISCO.
The American Bark
ALDEN BESSE," ́Captain · ALLEN NOTER,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
· Hongkong, March 23, 1876.
Notices to Consignees,
NOTICE
TO CONSIGNÉES'OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0. §. 8. CO., §. 8. ANTONOR, FROM LIVERPOOL
|HIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned, not later than the 26th Inat, for shipment per 8.S. Glaucus, BUTTERFIELD, & SWIRE, Agenta
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Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
OOHAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
ONSIGNEES per Company's steamer Antenor are hereby notified that the Cargo la being discharged into craft & isnded at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Consigness risk: : -The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 19th April, 1876.
Junior Ver a teman dys Goods undelivered after: 26th, April, 1876, will be subject to Rent F
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. MEIKONG.
NOTICE
NONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8 8.
09
"Euphrate," from London, in conneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed, that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from THURSDAY; the 20th Instant, at Noon...
the Undersigned. G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent.
Hongkong, April 21, 1876,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4 1 British Ship
"MARGARITE,"
"James Owen, Master, will load for the above Port," and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06, Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 American Bark
“JONATHAN CHANE,” Crims, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1870.
FOR SAN FRANC1800.
The A1 British Ulipper Ship
SYDENHAM"
FRANK BRISTOw, Master, will load for the above Fort, and
will have quick dếpatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship S" CHARTER OLE,"
Fyrra, Master, will losd here and it Whampoa, and will
have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO.. apasongkong, Much 27, 1876,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con aignees, before To-day, the 19th, at 5 p.m., requesting it to be lauded heresy
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED. NESDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Intrance has been effected.⠀
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent. Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE.
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JONSIGNEES- per Company's Steamer
that the Carge will be discharged into Bosta and landed at the Company's Godowns. In both cases it will lie at the Consigneo's riak, The Cargo will be ready for delivery shortly. after her arrival.
The above Steamer left Singapore on Saturday, 1st April, for this port
G. DE CHAMFEAUX,
Acting Agent, Hongkong, April 5, 1876.
"ONSIGNRES of Cargo per German Bark IPHIGENIA, MATHEN, Muster, from: Hamburg, are requested to takê immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside,
Cargo Impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and. expense.
Consignees will have to sign an AvEYSTU Bond before countersignature of the Bills of Lading
WE PUSTAU & Osj
Hongkong April, 1874 Gi
Not Responsible for Debts.
Jeither the Captain, the Apents, nor Ne
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers of Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour --
BEETHOVEN, German bargno, Captain Ay Hayo-Melcher & Co,