THE
CHINA
Established February
1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening. VozXXXII. No.4052. 號三十月六年六十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F, ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GoRDON & Gero, Ludgate Circus, H. C. BATES, HENDY & Co, 4, Old Jenery, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, „Nat-
sau Street,
tion.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
Have this day authorized Mr J, Y.-Va SHAW to sign my name per procura-
A. MAGG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTE
have Established branches of our
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEWWF at Haiphong and Hanoi. Mr ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCE, Mel E. CONSTANTIN is authorised, to sign by bourne and Sydney. - *-
procuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN & Co, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte
Hongkong, December 31, 1875, generally :-BEAN & BLACK, 8on Fran- citco.
NOTICE. CHINA-Swatow, QVELOR & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HEDGE & Co, Shanghai LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kirrý & Co. Manila, O. Hasz & Co. Macao, L. A. DA GRAğa,
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECREES OF
7TH AND 8TH MARCH, 1848,
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BY IMPERIAL DECREED OF 28FA JULY, 185, AND 91ST DECEMBER, 1866,
Recognised by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.
Franci. & Sterling, PAID UP CAPITAL,50,000,000 3,200,000 800,000 RESERVE FUND,..... 20,000,000
R. THEOPALLUS GEE LINSTEAD is
Mauthorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and Canton.
PURDON & Co.
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China, June 1, 1876.
NOTICE. THE Undersigned has been appointed TE
SURVEYOR to LLOYDS REGISTER at this Post.
R. H. CAIRNS.. 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
NOTICE. THE Undersigned have entered into Co-
partnership from the First day of January, 1870, in the Business of Ship brokers at this Port, under the style of
A, G, MORRIS, E. O. BAY.
MORRIS & RAY,
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
intimations.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE.-14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENOY-144, Londonhall St.,
B.C.
THE
NOTICE,
Aunores. At Nantes, Lyons, Mar-THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from the 20th-to seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta,
St. Denia (ile de la Réunion,) Beng- the 30th Instant, both days inclusive, kong, Shanghai and Yokohama,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
OLYPHANT & Co., LONDON BANKERS, Bank of England,
General Agents, Union Bank of Londom
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HONGKONG AGENCY.
INTEREST ALLOWED
at the offices.
N Current Deposit Account at the rato of 2 per cont. per annum en the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deprelts at rates which may be ascertained
CHR. DE GUIGNÉ, Manager.- Offices In Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen'■ 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.
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J. F. CORDES, Esq. 8. W. POMEROY, Esq. H. Horrius, Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGED.
James Greig, Esq. Manager,
A. Malves, Esq.
Hongkong,
Shanghai,
Banki
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED.
$
TRE CERTIFICATES of the SHARES Numbered 561/575 and 621/630 (inclusive) in this Company, standing in
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1876.
Intimations
THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
ESTABLISHED 1853..
TH. KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1976,
HONGKONG.
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Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
O HRONOMETER.S,
0.j .&c., Carefully Repaired, Cloaned and accurately
rated under guarantee.... All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch.
tf. -! Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND
OHINA GAZETTE,"
IT WILL BE THE
CHEAPEST DAILY FAPER IN CHINA and as a large INCREASE OF CIRCULATION
MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, TEX ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS
F.
IS OBVIOUS
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (Germany.) Sole Agent for China, F. PEIL Horakone, SHANGHAI, COLOGNE (Germany.) LOONG SHING & CO., DEALERS IN ANCIENT CHINESE CURIOSITIES
AND
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 34, Wellington Street, HONGKONG&
tho Register in the name of Mr WILLIAM SHIPS RUDOLPH LANDSTEIN, having been lost by him; Notice is hereby given that New Certificates for such Sharea bave This day been issued to the said WILLIAM RUDOLPA LANDSTEIN as such registered Proprietor of the Shares therein mentioned, and that the | Original Certificates will hereafter be held
by the Company as null and void.
Dated the 14th day of June, A.D., 1876.
By Order of the Directors,
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L. HAUSCHILD,
Secretary.
THE WONDERFUL ARAB DWARF,
›INAMHNOOD, one of the greatest of
AH YON,
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Intimations.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
HEAD OFFICE,
Shanghai, 26th May, 1876. ROM and after this Date, the Rate for MESSAGES between this and GUTZLAFF is Reduced from 84 to 82 for 20 Worda. Arrangements may be made for reporting by wire any Signals hoisted by Vessels passing.
GEORGE J. HELLAND, General agent.
jy5 June 5, 1876...
EALED TENDERS will be Received
by the Undersigned on or before | SATURDAY, the 24th Instant, at Noon, for the performance of the following Services, viz.
FOR THE NAVAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT SHADWELL, Building a Guard Room and Entrancë Gates.
Building Chinese Servants' Latrine and Urinal, and Altering Servants' Quarters:-
Erecting Smoking Sheds,
NAVAL YARD. Sundry Rapatra to Buildings,
日二月五年子丙
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc Ttions to sell by Public Auction,
MONDAY NEXT, the 26th June, 1876, at Noon,~~ At the Godowns of Messre BUTTERFIELD
SWIRE
(For, account of the concerned,)
Ex 8-8. "Orestes." "
('A'll more or less damaged by sea water.)
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
Mail.
The Company's Steamship
TANAIS,"
Captain REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA
55 chesta Persian OPIUM, salved shortly after the arrival of the next French
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
**ÚJEMNAH,”
TERMS OF SALUash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7. 1, 7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
W. KÉRFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 21, 1876.
FURNITURE SALE,
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have Lo Otrocious from the Executors of the late Captain L. YOUNG to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 28th June, 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m., 1024 at No. 4, Peel Street,
Plans and Specifications can be seen and particulars obtained at the Naval Store Keeper's Office.
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper. H. M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, June 17, 1876. TENDERS for the Building, Altera- Hons and Repairs to Naval Estab lishments, will be Received on or before THURSDAY, the 39th Thaiant, at Noon, instead of SATURDAY, the 24th, as notified in my advertisement of the 17th Instant.
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper. H. M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Auctions,
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FURNITURE SALE. HANDSOME ENGLISH AND CANTON MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Sundry Household FURNITURE, consisting of: Damask Covered Chairs and Couches, Centre Tables, Engravings, Gas Lamps, Side Tables, Sideboard, Whatnots, Crockery and Glasaware, Iron and Brass Bedstead, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables,
&c.,
&o., Aleo,
A FULL-SIZED THURSTON'S BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, and Cues, etc.
Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view the day pro vious to the Sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
JANE CRAWFORD & Co. have 411 lots, with all faults and errors of
received instructions to sell by description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall
of the hammer, Public Auction, on
Hongkong, June 21, 1876. js28
MONDAY,
COMPRADORE AND the 26th June, 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Praya West SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BÅLLAST, FRESH
PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
at No. 13, Staunton Street, the Re- sidence of A. ESPANTOSO, Esq.,-
The whole of his Handsome House- hold FURNITURE, comprising
English-made Walnut Green Rep. Covered Drawing-room Suite, Handsome Mirrors in Gilt Frames, Clocks, Window
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice: Curtains, Carpets, Gasaliers, Writing
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
Desks, A nice Collection of Pictures,
Shipping.
Steamers,
FOR SAIGON. The Steamship
"PERNAMBUCO”
Capt. HYDE, will be despatched for the above Port on MONDAY,
Handsomely Carved Blackwood Marble the 26th Instant, at 4 p.m. top Tables and Teapoys, Dining Table, Side" Board, Chiffonier, Whatnots, Gasaliers, Electroplated Ware, Glam and Crockery Ware, Chairs, Bedsteads, Wardrobes,
Flower---Pots and Flowers, Aquarium, Japanese Vases, Bronzes,
Eto., Etc
Also,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
-AB YON. Hongkong, June 20, 1876:-----------
Bliving prodigies; is now being exhi-H. E. 81R ARTHUR KENNEDY, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Tables, Couches, bited at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, from 10 A. M..
to 10 P.M.
BINAMENOOD is an Arab, 25 years of age
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG;
and to
and 33 inches in height; has no legs or H. L. H, THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS arms, yet walks about, feads himself, writes his name, tro.; besides his native tongue, he speaks English, French, Dutch, Hindoa.
OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUS, AS on hand the Largest and Best
EWEN CAMERON, Esq, tani, Malay, and several other languages. collection of Views, o, of Amoy,
LONDON BANKEBS,-London and County
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
ADMISSION-FIFTY CENTS. Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
L.
NOTICE.
GOY, WATCHMAKER,
No. 32, QUEEN'S ROAD, Undertakes any orders.id this branch. He NCurrent Deposit Accounts at the rate is also prepared to go to private Hongs for
ON is to des.
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :–“ For 3 months, per cont, per annum,
6
,,12
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
iri
A
per cent.
M2
A
21
3
per cent.
I
LogaL BILLS DISCOUNTSIA Oredits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and
Exchange bustnem transacted.
TEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE can obtain Copies of the CIVIL
Formoss and all the different Chinese Ports
Also, à large assortment of Photographlo Albums, Frames, Writing Cases, Desks and many other ornamental and useful ariloles too numerous to mention,
Hongkong, May 15, 1876,
NOTICE,
SAILMAKING DEPARTMENT.
SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY'S DURING the Temporary Absence of our
Revised PRICE CATALOGUE on applying to the Undersigned,
W
0. VANDELEUR CREAGH,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
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Drafts, granted on London, and the HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO ghlef Commercial places in Europa, India, Australia, America, Chins and Japan.
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER, PALMER & Co.' Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSEEN & Co.
C Celebrated
:'
Hongkong, June 24, 1876.
2009
FOR SALE.
Crake OLARET from BORDEAUX.
Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Oo,
Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
您
FOR SALE
BE Fine British Steamer
"PARD 0,
of about 798 Tous Register,
Apply to
Hongkong, uns 29,"1878,"
MELCHERS & Co., Agente,
1927
FOR
STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED,
THOR the convenience of travellere, the Steamer POWAN" will leave HONGKONG at Noon on SATURDAYS, and MACAO at 7 a.m. on MONDAYS, commenting on Saturday Next, the 17th Instant. On other days the Hour of Depar ture from both places will be 9 am,
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, June 15, 1876.
DANISH CONSULATE ---
Hongkong, June 17, 1876, OTION is hereby given that Mr RODOLPH JENSEN having senigned the Office of Consal for this Colony, for B. M. the King of Denmark, applications for the fios should be sent in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen, before the First of November, 1876.
H. KIER jy17
Consul pro tem.
RIENTAL HOTEL
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further notice.
NOTICE.
Mr W. DOLAN, this DEPART- MENT will be CARRIED ON as hereto- fore, under the Superintendence of Ex. perienced FOREMEN, who have acted in this capacity under Mr Dolan for 18 years, All Orders in this Branch of Business will have our careful attention.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Cos Hongkong, June 1, 1876. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
FIRST BONUS of Five per cent. upon Contributions for the year 1875, will be payable on the 1st July next.
Warrants may be bad on application at the Uffes of the Society on and after the 80th lustant
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Beoretary Hongkong, June 20, 1876.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE OF REMOVÁL
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THE OFFICES of the PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY have This Day REMOVED to the Premites No. 16, PRATA CENTRAL, lately occupied by Messrs HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co
G. B. EMORY, Agent, Hongkong, June 8, 1876.
The DINNER HOUR at the Establish-heen ment will be HALF-PAST SEVEN
STOCKHAUBEN AND ROSE, Proprietors Hongkong, June 19, 1876,
Etc.
A Pony DOG CART. A Pony BASKET CARRIAGE Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view on Saturday, the 24th June,
TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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HE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction, on account of whom it may concern, on
TUESDAY,
Ofice, Marine House, Queen's Road,-- the 27th June, 1876, at Noon, at his
The Steamer
PAWTUXET," of Boston, Massachusetts, 230, Tonn Registered Burden; with a Battery con- sisting of
2 Brass 24lb. Howitzera. 2 2016. Riffed Parrotts, 1 80lb. Rifled Parrotts. Sundry Shot and Shell for above Battery.
The above Vessel was purchased of the United States Government, and is Re gistered at Boston, Register No. 177, dated 16th September, 1887,
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 transfer, the expenses of which to be
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FOR SINGAPORE AND LONDON.
The Steamship.
BENLEDI," Captain BUCHANAN, will load as above and be despatched on TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents 8. S. Benledi, Hongkong, June 22, 1876. ́‚
QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship
"DEUGALION"
will be despatched on or about the 80th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
FOR LONDON,
The Steamship
FLAMINGO
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Capt, Covoar, expected from Bhanghai on or about the 80th Instant, will receive immediate despatch se above..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
The P, & 0,8 N. Co.'s 8, 8.
"BUNDA".
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of
paid by the purchaser, All lots, with the Pashauur with the next Engliah Mall.
all faults and errors of description, to be
at purchaser's rink on the fall of the haimmer,
For further Particulars apply to the United States Consulate at Hongkong; the Trustees of the Estate of AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co., Queen's Road ¦ or to the Undersigned, where inventories may be seen,
Auctioneer
-W, KERFOOT HUGHES, Hongkong, June 16, 1876,
A. MOLVER
Superintendent. Hongkong, June #2, 1870.
STEAM TO SHANGHAJ,
Captain FLAMBEAU, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, (To follow the "Wealthy Pendleton")
The 41 American Bark
"AMERICAN LLOYDS” Captain PARK, will be de- spatched for the above Port on June. For Freight, apply to
the 24
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ó..
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FOR LONDON. The A1 British Clipper Ship "COMMISSARY"
Captain HUNTER, will load for the above Port, and"will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co,
Hongkong, May 19, 1876,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4 1 American, Bark “CHARLES · O, LEARY,” N. STILPHER, Master, will load Shere and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1876,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A I American Ship
"ANNIE FISH." Horries, Maator, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, May 12, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 American Ship
"COMET"
BRAY, Master, will loadi for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, May 12, 1878,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 1 British Barque
"VINDEX"
Capt, PABKHOUSE, with a large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 2, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Barque
"SOPHIE,
Captain Jones, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and at Whampoa and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, June 12, 1876.
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FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Clipper Bark
WONWARDY
T. STIMEON, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo 'angaged, will have quick despatob an above.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. “Hongkẳng, June 15, 1870.
The P. & 0.5. N. Co. 6. S. FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
PESHAWUR"
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arri
val with the next English Mail,
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
The I British Bark.
"ALPHINGTON," of 827 Tons Register.
Apply to
WIELER & Co,
Hongkong, Juas 19, 1876,