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THE
CHINA
Established February, 1840.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Von XXXII. No. 4054. 號六十月六年六十七百八千一英 --
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL LONDON: F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, K. C.
BATES, HENDY & UO., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Strest,
W
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co.
E beg to call special átten- tion to our Show-room and Ladies Outfitting Depart
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, No-ments.
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW
We are offering a fine assort-
ZEALAND:-GORDON & Gorca, Malment of Japanese Silks, which Courne and Sydney,
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1876.
Intimations
THE MEDICAL HALL,
$7, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1858.
TH. KOFFER, Proprietor, Hongkong, April 28, 1876.
HONGKONG,
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SAN FRANCISCO and American Port will wear well, at 65 cents pechs. J. GAUPP & Co.,
generally-BRAN & BLACK, San Fran
C1500. CHINA-Salow,' QUELON & CAMPBELL. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, Hex & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, 0. Ex & Co.
·Macdo, L. A. Da Graga.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
INJORPORATED BY NATIONAL DZØREES OF 7TH AND 6TH MARCH, 1848,
BY IMPREIAL DECREES OF 261A JULT, 1854,
- AND BlaT 'DECEMBER, 1866.
Recognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENZION OF
30TH APRIL, 1862.
Branos. Sterling PAID-UP CAPITAL 80,000,000 3,200,000' RESERVE FUND, 20,000,000 800,000
HEAD OFFICE.—14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENOT.-144, Leadenhall St,
&.0,
Azkoies. At Nantes, Lyona, Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (ile de la Réunion,) Bong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama LONDON BANKERS. - Bank of England,
'Thion Bank of London,
HONGKONG AGENCY, INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices..
OHR. DE GUIGNÉ,
-Manager, 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, R. BELILIOS, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-AD ANDER, Eaq.
J. F. CORDES, Esq.
H. HOPPITE, Esq.
A. McIvan, Esq.
Hongkong,
Shanghai,
yard, worth $1. Summer Dresses :----
Satin Striped Poplins. Figured Poplins.
Fancy and Plain Grenadines. Black and Fancy Gauzes, Fancy Silks. Black Silks. Niagara Striped Muslins. White Brilliantes.
A lot of Lace Goods at less than
half price. Made-up Wrappers and Costumes. Embroidered Ekirts,
Ladies' and Children's Under-
clothing.
Straw Hats and Bonnets. Feathers and Flowers.. Ladies' and Children's Hosiery.
Our Dressmaking Department is under the supervision of a Court Dressmaker.
Our Millinery Department is under the supervision of a West End Milliner.
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETERS,
&c., &c.
do.,
Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.
All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with doppatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
Intimations.
CLERK WANTED.
Immediately for Canton, A band and Copies correctly. Apply with references, and stating Salary expected, to "C. G.," care of the Office of this Paper.
Hongkong, June 24, 1876.
WANTED PA, writes good
CHINESE 'INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE,
THE Transfer To for BOOK of this Compaty the 30th Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, June 13, 1870.
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IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND
OKINA GAZETTE."
IT WILL BE THE
Auctions,
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日五初月五閏年于丙
Auctions.
"FURNITURE SALE..
recived, instructions from the
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. have Executors of the late Captain L. YOUNG to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 28th June, 1876, at o'clock at No. 4, Peel Street,
p.my
Sundry Household FURNITURE consisting of: Damask Covered Chairs and Couches, Centre Tables, Engravings, Gas Lamps, Side Tables, Sideboard, Whatnots, Crookery and Glassware, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables,
&c.,
&0.,:: Alao,
A FULL-SIZED THURSTON'S BILLIARD, TABLE, with Balls, and Uues, eto.
Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view the day pre-
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has received instruc-vious to the Sale,
tions to sell by Public Auction, on account of whom it may concern, on
TUESDAY,
the 27th June, 1876, at Noon, at his
CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA Office, Marine House, Queen's Road,
and as a large
INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, Tax
F.
ADVANTAGE TO
ADVERTISERS
15 OBVIOUS.
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (Germany.) Bole Agent for China, F. PEIL,
Queen's Road & Stanley Street. BONGKONG, SHANGHAI, COLOGN
tion.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
Have this day authorized Mr J, Y. V.
SHAW to sign my name per procura-.
A. MAG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
W
NOTICE.
E have Established branches of our Firm at Haiphong and Hanol. Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by: -procuration in Tonguin.
LANDSTEIN & Co, Hongkong, December 31, 1876,
NOTICE.
R. THEOPHILUS GEE LINSTEAD is
(Germany.) LOONG BHING & Co.. DEALERS IN ANCIENT
CURIOSITIES
AND
CHINESE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 34, Wellington Street, HONGKONG.
AH YON,
#IPS
The Steamer
*PAWTUXET". of Boston, Massachusetts, 230 Tons Registered Burden; with a Battery con- sisting of
2 Brass 24lb, Howitzers, 2 201b. Rifled Parrotte. 1 80lb. Rifled Parrotta,
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, 1867.
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
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faulte and errors of description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall. of the hammer,
Hongkong, June 21, 1875.
PRICE, $24 FER ANNUM.
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR LONDON, The Steamship
FLAMINGO,"
Capt. CODORE, expected from Shanghai on or about the 80th lustaut, will receive immediate despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JAKDINĖ, MATHERUN & Ús.,
Agents Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, (To follow the "American Lloyds")
abuvo.
The 3/3 L. LI American Bark PHILIP FITZPATRICK, WM, PHELAN, Master, will dave immediate despatch as
For Freight, apply to
VOGAL, HAGEDORN & Uɑ. Hongkong, June 24, 1876.
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́ ́TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents,
FOR
FOR SALE, Large Takasima Coal, at $8 per tony ex Godown. Small Takasiona Ucal, $6 per ton, ex Godown.
Apply to
T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road, and a East Point. Hongkong, May 16, 1876.
Shipping: Steamers.
The Steamship
paid by the purchaser. All lots, with FOR SWATOW, AMOY'& FOOCHOW. all faults and errors of description, to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
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 COMPRADORE AND Undersigned, where inventories may be STEVEDORE,
W. KERFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 15, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
No. 57, Fraya West. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALLĒKINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
seen.
THE
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5.W. Pomenov, Esq. authorized to sign our Firm in Of the best quality and at the shortest notice, Undersigned will sell by Public
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER
Hongkong and Canton.
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PURDON & Co.
China, June 1, 1876.
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JAMES GREIG, Kaq. Manager.
EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
( Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
NOTICE. BE
Undersigned has been appointed at this Port.
SURVEYOR to LLOYDS REGISTER
R. H. CAIRNS. 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
NOTICE.
0% of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally THE Underigued have entered into Co-
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :- For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
6.
,, 12
4 per cent. E
}
"
5 per cent.,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description. of Banking and Prohange bustness transactód,
Drafts, granted on London, and the shlaf Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Ameries, China and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
· For Sale.
FOR SALE.
H.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
S1R ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
H. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, partnership from the First, day of Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, January, 1876, in the Business of Ship-TTAS on hand the Largest and Beat brokers at this Port, under the style of collection of Views, o, of Amoy
H MORE & RAT
Formoss and all the different Chinese Ports. Also, A large amortment of Photographio Albuma, Frames, Writing Cases, Desksand many other ornamental and useful articles too numerous to mention.
Rongkong, May 15, 1876,
4. G, MORRIS, N. O. RAY.
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY
LIMITED.
Du
NOTICE,
SAILMAKING DEPARTMENT.
URING the Temporary Absence of our Mr W. DOLAN, this DEPART.. THE CERTIFICATES of the SHARES MENT will be ÒARRIED ON as hereto
Numbered 651/575 and 621/690 (inclusive) in this Company, standing in fore, under the Superintendence of Ex- the Register in the name of Mr WILLIAM perlanced FOREMEN, who have noted in RUDOLPE LANDETEIX, having been lost by this capacity under Mr Delan for 18 years, bin Notice is hereby given that New
CUTLER BAUMER & Co.'s Certificater for such chares have This day. All Orders in this Branch of Business
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS,
Apply to
SEEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
200
FOR SALE
been issued to the said WILLIAM RUDOLPH will have our careful attention. 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 volā.
Dated the 14th day of June, A.D., 1876.
By Order of the Directors,
L. HAUSCHILD,
Secretary,
MAGEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
Chaks CLARET from BORDEAUX, | Jy14]
Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
L.
NOTICE. GOY, WATCHMAKER,
No. 52, QUEEN'S ROAD,
THOR SALE.---Nos. 1, 8, 8, 7, 9 and 11 Undertakes any orders in this branch. He
Mosque Street.
Nos. 1 and 3 Mosque Junction.
Orown Rent, $7.28 a year.
Monthly Rentals, $110,
Price for the lot, $8,000 Nett,
Taxes payable by tenants. Apply to
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JD. HUMPHREYS, "Hongkong Dispensary.
Hongkong, June 16, 1876.
THE Fine British Steamer
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FOR SALE, "PARD O," of about 768 Tons Register,
Apply to ".....
MELCHERSO... Agents, Hongkong, June 20, 1870.
is also prepared to go to private Hongs for
the winding up of Clocks,
Hongkong, June 22, 1878,
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· HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAGÃO STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THOR the convenience of travellers, the
tons and Repairs to Naval Estab TENDERS for the Building, Altera licbments, will be Received on or before THURSDAY, the 29th Instant, at Noon, Instead of SATURDAY, the 24th, as notifed in my advertisement of the 17th Instant.
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper.
H. M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
"CANTON;***
ADRIAN
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERE,
FIRST BONUS of Five percent. Steamer FOWAN will leave upon Contributions for the year 1875, A HONGKONG at Noon on SATURDAYS, will be payable on the 1st July next. and MAÇAQ at 7 ami-on_ MONDAYS,
Warrants may be had an application at commencing on Saturday Next, the 17th the Office of the Society on and after the Instant. On other days the Hour of Depar 80th Instant ture from both places will be 9 am,
By Order,
..
P. A, DA COSTA,
Secretary, Hongkong, June 16, 1976."
- By Order of the Boardj
F. J. EDE,
Bioretary. Hongkong, June 20, 1876.
Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 1st day of July, 1876, at 2 p.m., on Board, by Order of the SPANISH CONSUL
(For account of the concerned.) The Spanish Brig
DORA,"
of 322 Tons or thereabouts, as she now lios in this Harbour.
Further Particulars or Inventory may be obtained on application at the Spanish Consulate or to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the fall of the bammer. The Vessel to be at the purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 23, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Jyl
*NAMOA,"
Captain Wearory, will be de- spatched for the above Ports
on. TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co, Hongkong, June 23, 1876.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUÈZ CANAL,
The Company's Steamship
"DEUCALION" will be despatched on or about the S0th Instant, For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI Taking Cargo Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN
JAPAN.
The Company's Steamship
"PRIAM"
will be despatched on or about the 30th Instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agentarima Hongkong, June 23, 1875.
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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA.
The P. & O. 6. N. Coa 8. §. "SUNDA"
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have the Paskator with the next English Mail,
received instructions to sell by Public Auction, unless previously dis- posed of by Private Contract
The MACHINERY, TOOLS, and STOCK-IN-TRADE
of the East Paint Foundry, formerly in the occupation of Mr SAMUEL EASTON, on the Premises, on TUESDAY,
the 11th July, 1876, at Noon,
The Machinery, the most of which is of the best description, includes STEAM: ENGINE and BOILER, SHAFTING and GEARING, LATHES, SHAPING MACHINE, ROLLERS, PUNCHING and SHEARING MACHINE, STEAM HAMMER, OUPOLAS, VERTICALS, SCREWING MACHINE, 26, do.
The TOOLS consist of a large collec tion for the use of Engineers, Turners, Boilermakers, and Smiths.
Alco,
THREE STEAM LAUNCHES of the following description and dimen sions →→
COMPOSITE, ddft, long, Sift, beam, £ft, deep, now.
WOODEN,
86ft. long, 8ft. beam, 41 ft. deep, 1 year old. 87ft. long, Ift, beam, bft, deep, 4 years old.
ST IRON, A
Catalogues will be issued.
TERMS OF SALE. ---Cash before delivery
A. MOVER,
Superintendent.
Bongkong, June 22, 1876.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s 8, 5,
PESHAWUR"
★will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrİR.
val with the next English Mail
;
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, June 32, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,.
The Company's Steamship
TANAIS,"
Captain REYNIES, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent. Hongkong, June 17, 1876.
NOTICE,
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FOR LONDON. The A1 British Clipper Ship. *COMMISSARY,"
Captain HUNTER, will load for the above Port, and will have copatch.
For Freight, apply to
- VOGELL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Hongkong, May 19, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark "CHARLES U. LEARY? N. DILLPHEN, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and nave quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
“MONTEGO," Geirritus, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and at Whampoa
for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, June 23, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
ANNIE FISH," HOFFSES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatob For Freight, apply to
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RUSSELL &Co.
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Hongkong, May 12, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 American Ship
"COMET,"
BRAF, Master, will load, here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1876.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 41 British Barque
"VINDEX"
Capt. PARKHOUSE, with a large portion of her Cargo engaged,
will have quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to ******
Hongkong, June 2, 1876.
RUSSELL & Co.
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FOR MANILA, The Spanish Bark
"TERESA," JOSE M. CERADA, Master, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, Agents. Hongkong, June 28, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Barque.
~NOPHIE,"
Captain JoNEs, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will lead here and at Whampoa and have quick despatch.
For Freight apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
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Hongkong, June 12, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Clipper Bark
"ONWARD,"
T. STIMSON, Mastor, having the greater part of her Cargo, engaged, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Oo, Hongkong, June 15, 1876.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The A1 British Bark
"ALPHINGTON" of 827 Tons Register.
Apply to
WIELER & Co Hongkong, June 10, 1876.
THE WONDERFUL ARAB DWARF,
INAMHNOOD, one of the greatest of lving prodigies, is now being exhle bited at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, from 10 A. M
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES BI
MARITIMES.
FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company'a Steamship
DJEMNAE,” Captain ROLLAD, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
in Mexican Dollars Weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall shortly after her arrival from Europe.
of the hammer.N
Hongkong, Jobs 24, 1876,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent, Hongkong, June 89, 1876.
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BINAMENOOD is an Arab, 25 years of age and 83 inches in height; has no legs of arms, yet walks about, feeds himself, writer his name, de; besides his native tongue he speaks English, French, Dutch, Hindes tabl, Malay, and several other language
ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS, Hongkong, Jans 19, 1676,