THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Von. XXXIL, No. 4053. 號四十月六年六十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. Azoax, 8, Clement's' Lane,
Tanibard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. Goapon & Gorou, Ludgate Girous, H. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, &.0, SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
sau Street.
tion.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V. Suaw to sign my name per procura
A. MAOG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
W
AUSTRALIA, TASMANŢA, AND NEW
ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTCH, ME. bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American. Porta generally-Bar & BLACK, San Fran-
cisco, CHINA:-Sroator, QUEECH & CAMPBELL.
Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & CO. Fouchow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, C. Excesser à Co. Macao, L. A, dà Gbaga,
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEORMES OF 7TH AND ŜTH March, 1848,
-P ti D--.
BY IMPERIAL DECREES OF 28TH JULY, 1854, AND S1ST DECEMBER, 1860,
Recognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
S0TH APRIL, 1862,
Francs, 4 Sterling. PAID-UP CAPITAL,... 80,000,000 5,200,000 RESERVE FUBD......20,000,000 800,000
HEAD O¥rios.—14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON ANNOY,-144, Leadenhall St.,
E.O.
NOTICE. 7E have Established branches of our Firm at Haiphong and Hanol. Mr CONSTANTIN in authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin
LANDSTEIN & Co.' Hongkong, December 31, 1876.
NOTICE.
TR. THEOPHILUS GEE LINSTEAD in M Hongkong and Canton.
authorized to sign our Firm in
PURDON & Co. China, June 1, 1876.
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NOTICE.
BE Undersigned has been appointed TSURVEYOR LLOYDS REGISTER
at this Port.
L
R. H. CAIRNS. 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
NOTICE.
A
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1876.
Intimations
THE MEDICAL HALL,
37, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
ESTABLISHED 1853.
TH. KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876.
HONGKONG.
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Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OH BONOMETERS, &o., &,,&,, Carefully Kepaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee. All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatob. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
日三月五閏年于丙
Anctions.
FURNITURE SALE
THE Undersigned has paired instrucAN CRAWFORD & Oo. have
tions to sell by Public Austion,
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MONDAY NEXT,
the 26th June, 1876, at Noon– At the Godowns of Messrs BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
(For accorint of the concerned,) 55 chests Persian OPIUM, salved Ex S. 8. "Orestes." (All more or less damaged by sea water.
TERMS OF SALE---Cach 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. KERFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer.
received instructions from the Executors of the late Captain L.. YOUNG, to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 28th June, 1876, at 2 o'clook.p.m., at No. 4, Peel Street,-
Sundry Household FURNITURE, consisting of: Damask Covered Chairs and Couches, Centre Tables, Engravings, Gas Lamps, Side Tables, Sideboard, Whatnots, Crockery and Glassware, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables,
&o., Also,
&c.
"A FULL-SIZED THURSTON'Š BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, and Ques, etc.
Hongkong, June 21, 1876. je28 Catalogues will be lasued, and the Furniture will be on view the day pre- vions to the Sale,
FURNITURE SALE,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
TRE Undersigned have entered Into Oo. "SHANGHAI COURIER. AND HANDSOME ENGLISH AND CANTON in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
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. O. RAY.
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
Intimations.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE,
-
AGENCIES, At Nantes, Lyons, MarHE Transfer BOOKS of this Company sellles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, will be OLOSED from the 20th to St. Denis (1le de la Réunion,) Hong the 30th Instant, both days inclusive. kong, Shanghal and Yokohama.
By Order of the Board of Directure, LONDON BANKERS. - Bank of England,
OLYPHANT & Co., Union Bank of London,
General Agents.
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HONGKONG AGENCY.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Depealt Account at the rate.
Our per cent per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained
CHR. DE QUIGNÉ,
at the offices, ...
Manager. Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UF CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,... 100,000 Dollars.
Count or DIRECTORS. Chairman--E.. B. BELILIOS, Esq, Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDEE, Esq.
J. F.. CORDES, Esq. B.W.POMEROY, Esq. H. HOFPIUS, Esq. F. D. SABBOON, Esq. A. MOIVEE, Esq.
Hongkong,
CHIEF MANAGER,
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JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager. Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERS.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,-
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED.
CHINA GAZETTE,"
IT WILL BE THE CHEAPEST, DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and as a large INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, TH
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F.
ADVANTAGE. TO
ADVERTISERS
18 OBVIOUS.
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKB,
ESSEN (Germany.) Bole Agent for China, F. PEIL, Horezore, SHANGHAI, COLOGNE (Germany.)
LOONG SHING & Co. DEALERS IN ANCIENT CHINESE CURIOSITIES
AND
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 84, Wellington Street, HONGKONG.
AH YON,
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MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 26th June, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No 13, Stapnton Street, the Re- sidence of A, ESPANTOso; Esq.,—
The whole of his Handsome House- hola FURNITURE, comprising -
All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, June 21, 1876. ja28
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SAIGON,
The Steamship
"PEÑAMBU00,"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Steamers.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA.
The P. & O, B. N. Co.'s 8, 8, **SUNDA"
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of
the Peshawur with the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
STEAM TO`SHANGHAI, .
The P. & O. 8. N. 0%,% 8, 8, *** PESHAWUR” will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arth
val with the next English Mail,
A MOLVER,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
The A 1 British Clipper Ship “COMMISSARY,”
Captain HUNTEE, 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 41 American Bark
CHARLES 0, LEARY,"
N, STLLPHEN, Master, will load" here and at Whampoa, and
Capt, HTor, will be despatched will have quick despatch as above,
28th Instant, at 4 p.m.
for the above Port on MONDAY,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AB YON. Hongkong, June 20, 1876.
English-made Walnut Green Rep Covered Drawing-room Suite, Handsome Mirrors in Gilt Frames, Clocks, Window Curtains, Carpets, Gaualiers, Writing the Desks, A nice Collection of Pictures, Handsomely Carved Blackwood Marble: top Tablesand Tempoys, Dining Table, Side Board, Chiffonier, Whatnots, Gasaliera, Electroplated Ware, Glass and Crockery Ware, Chairs, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Tables, Couches, Flower Pots and Flowers, Aquarium, Japanese Vaues, Bronzes,
Etc., Etc., Etc. Also,
A Pony DOG CART.
A Pony BASKET CARRIAGE. Catalogues will be issued, and the COMPRADORE AND Furniture will be on view on Saturday, STEVEDORE,
No. 5, Praya West. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
THE CERTIFICATES of the SHARES Numbered 581/576 and 621,630 (inolusive) in this Company, standing in the Register in the name of Mr WILLIAM SHIPS RUDOLPH LANDSTEIN, having been lost by him Notice la-hereby given that New Certificates for such Shares have This day been issued to the said WILLIAM RUDOLPH 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,
L. HAUSCHILD, jy14]
Secretary.
THE WONDERFUL ARAB DWARF,
INAMHNOOD, one of the greatest of
BINA
COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OMMAN'S STORES
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
living prodigies, is now being exhi-E. bited at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, from 10a.m.
to 10 F.M.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
BINAMHNOOD is an Arab, 25 years of age and 33 inobes in height; has no lege or arms, yet walks about, feeds himself, writes. L.H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS his name, dc.; besides his native tongue, he speaks English, French, Dutch, Hindos tani, Malay, and several other languages.
ADMISSION-FIFTY CENTS. -Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
NOTICE.
GOY, WATCHMAKER,
No, 82, QUEEN's Road, Undertakes any orders in this branch. He Current Deposit Accounts at the rate is also prepared to go to private Hongs for
balance.
INTEREST ALLOWED
On Fixed Deposits:→→→
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
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on the dally the winding up of Clocks.
Bongkong, June 22, 1876. TEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE can obtain Copies of the CIVIL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY'S Revised Price CATALOGUE on applying to the Undersigned.
C. VANDELEUR CREAGH,
Hos. Secretary,
·Hongkong, June 27, 1876, -
4 per cent,
#
#
5 per cent. is
FF
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Becurities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, HAS on hand the Largest and Bost
collection of Views, &c., of Amoy, Formoss and all the different Chinese Ports. Also, A large assortment of Photographie Albums, Frames, Writing Casse, Deaks and many other ornamental and useful articles too numerous to mention,
Hongkong, May 15, 1876.
DUR
NOTICE.
BAILMAKING DEPARTMENT. URING the Temporary Absence of our Mr W. DOLAN, this DEPART- MENT will be CARRIED ON sa hereto fore, under the Superintendence of Ex. jo25
perienced FOREMEN, who have acted in this capacity under Mr Dolan for 18 yes, All Orders in this Branch of Business will have our careful attention.
Draf granted on London, and the HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO chief Commercial places in Europa, India, Australia, America, Obins and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chist Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong. February 17, 1876,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER, PALMER & Co.'s
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
CUTLER Celebrated
SIEMSSEN & Co,
Hongkong; Jung 22, 1878.
FOR SALE.
Casks CLARET from BORDEAUX, 200 Apply to
LANDSTEIN & 00, Hongkong, March 10, 1878.
FOR SALE.
THE Fine British Steamer
"P ABD 0," of about 763 Tons Register,
Apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agenth
Hongkong, June 20, 1876,
1637
LIMITED.
FOR the POWAN will leave OR the convenience of travellers, the HONGKONG at Noon on SATURDAYS, and MACAO at 7 am on MONDAYS, commencing on Saturday Next, the 17th Instant. On other days the Hour of Depar ture from both places will be 9 a.m.
By Order,
P. A, DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, June 18, 1876.
DANISH CONSULATE,
Hongkong, June 17, 1875,
NOT a hazeby given that Mr
RODOL JENSEN having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony for H. M. the King of Denmark, applications for the Office should be sent in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen, before the First of November, 1876,
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B. KIER, Consul protein.
NOTICE.
:
A
RIENTAL HOTEL The DINNER HOUR at this Establish. ment will be HALF-PAST SEVEN until further notice.
STOCKHAUSEN AND ROSE, Proprietore Hongkong, June 16, 1870,
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, June 1, 1878.
ENDERS for the Building, Altera.
tions and Repairs to Naval Estab- lishments, will be Received on or before THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noon, Instead of SATURDAY, the 24th, as notified in my advertisement of the 17th Instant.
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper,
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the 24th Jane.
TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
**NAMOA,"
Captain WESTOBY, will be de spatched for the above Ports
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, June 2, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark
"MONTEGO,"
GRIFFITHS, Master having the greater portion of her Cargo
on TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon.engaged, will load here and at Whampo
For Freight or Pastage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPIAIK & Co. Hongkong, June 29, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE AND LONDON.”
The Steamship
"BENLEDI,"
Captain BUURASAN, will load as Pabove and be despatched on
in Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7.TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at 4 p.m.
All lots, with all faults and errors of Bescription, at purchasers' risk on the
fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned has received instruc THE parte auction, ou
account of whom it may concern, on
TUESDAY,
the 27th June, 1876, at Noon, at his Office, Marine House, Queen's Road,
The Steamer
"PAWTUXET," of Boston, Massachusetts, 230 Tons Registered Burden; with a Battery con- sisting of
2 Brass 241b. Howitzers, 2 201b. Rifled Parrotta. 1 30lb. Rifled Parrotis. Sundry Shot and Shell for above Hattery. The above Vessel was purchased of the United States Government, and in Re- gistered at Boston. Register No. 177, dated 16th September, 1867, M
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 paid by the purchaser. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
For further Particulara apply to the the Trustees of the Estate of AUGUSTINE United States Consulate at Hongkongi HEARD & Co., Queen's Road) or to the Undersigned, where inventories may be
W KERFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 18, 1870,
свер
PUBLIO AUCTION.
EE Undersigned will sell by Publis
Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 1st day of July, 1878, at 9 pt on Board, by Order of the BEANIE je29 CONSUL
H M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, June 22, 1876. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERË.
FIRST BONUS of rive per cent, apon Contributions for the year 1875, will be payable on the 1st July next.
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after the 80th Instant.
By Order of the Board,
8. J. EDE,
Burstory, Hongkong, June 30, 1978.
("For account of the concerned, ) The Spanish Brig
"DORA," of 322 Tous or thereabouts, as she now Hes in this Harbouti
Further Paars or Inventory may be obtained on application as the Spanish Consulate or to the Undersigned,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of the hammer. The Vessel to be at the purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
dustiones, Hongkong, Jusa 23, 1876,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta S. 8. Benledi. Rongkong, June 22, 1876.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. The Company's Steamship
"DEUCALION"
will be despatched on or about the 30th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, June 10, 1876,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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FOR SHANGHAL- Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN
JAPAN.
The Company's Steamship
PRIAM" I be despatched on or about the 80th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, June 23, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The Steamship
FLAMINGO,"
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Capt. COUCHE, expected from Instant, will receive immediate despatch as Shanghai on or about the 80th
For Freight or Passage, apply to abore..
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, June 24, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TANAIS,” Captain REYNIZE, will be shortly after the arrival of the next French despatched for YOKOHAMA MAL
̈ ̈ ̈Ġ. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, June 22, 1676,
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NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"DJEMNAH," Captain TLAMBEL, will be despatched for SHANGHAI her arrival from Europe.
G. CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent,
TCAS shortly after
jyl | Hongkong, June 23, 1676. -
for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, June 23, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
"ANNIE FISÈ," Horras, Master, 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 load? here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1876.
byl
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 41 British Barque
"FINDEX"
Capt. PARKHOUSE, 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 MANILA, The Spanish Bark
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TERESA," JOSE M. CEBADA, Master, will have qulok despatch se above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., ̈ ̈ Agents. Hongkong, June 28, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barque
"ROPHIE,
Captain Josas, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and at Whampos, and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong, June 13, 1876.
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FOR LONDON, The A 1 British. Clipper Bark
"ONWARD"
T. STINSON, Master, havier the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch sa above.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & C Hongkong, June 18, 1876, •
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The 1 British Bark
“ALPHINGTON, "
of 827 Tons Register.
Apply to
WIELER à Co
Hongkong, June 19, 1876,