THE
CHINA
Established
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong
Voz XXXIII, No. 4258. 號二十月二年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MALL LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate Dr. O. BATER, HENDT & CO. 4, Old Jawory, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street.: NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTH, Melo Bourne and Sydney,
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SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally: BAR & BLACK, San Fran
“CHINA;Swatow, QUELON & CAMPBELL Amoy, WILGON, NICHOLLS & Co Fede, Ebel & Co. Bhanghai LAWS, CRAWFORD & Co., and EXT WALL, Manila, C. Harmen & Co. Másady Lie A.'" DA' Öniga,
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAD UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. BISAYS FUND $65,000 Dollars,
COUBT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. Horrina, Esq, Deputy Chairman--F. D. SASSOON, Eaq. "AD. ANDES, Eng. A. Meïvan, Esq. E. B. BELILIOS, Eq. 8. W. POMEROY, Eng, Hon. W. KESWICH. ED. TOBIN, Esq.
Y
CHY MANAGER,
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. Manger, Shanghai, ...: EWEN ÛAMEBOY, ENJ. 2.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
by Publio Auction, in their Sale ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell Room, Prays Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 23rd February, 1877, at 11 o'clock
An Invoice of Engraved and Cut Class- ware, comprising: Engraved and Plain Cut Sherry, Port, Claret, and Champagne Glasses, Tumblers, Soda Water Tumblers, Carafes and Ups, Quart and Pint De- canters, Pickle Jars, Handsome Flower Stands.
&o.,
All of which are now on view. Also,
15 cases Heidsieck's Grand Vin Royal |
Champagne.
12 caske Washing Soda.. 10.osses Safety Matches.
485 D, Perkins & Son's Soluble Blue
Violet Dye. And,
Plated Sraith and Wesson Pocket and Belt Revolverad
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer..........
Hongkong, February 20, 1877. fe29
SALE OF HORSES & CARRIAGES, 40, AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
PUBLIC AUCTION. LONDOR BANKERA-London and County received instructions to sell by ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Public Auction, at the Stables, Govern inent House, on
Bash
of 1
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
p.m.
TUESDAY,
Current Doporté Announ on the daily the 27th February, 1877, at 4 o'clock. The following HORSES and CARRI- AGES, do, the Property of His Excel- lency Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY, &o., &c.
balanga.
On Fixed Deposita :-
For 3 months, 2 per cont. per annum.
12
4 per cent.
5 per cent,
"#
12
LOCAL BILLS DiscoÛ¥Z B. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafi, granted os London, and the ehlet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerles, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Ofines of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bad, Hongkong, February 15, 1876.
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 27th day of February, 1877, at 2 p.m., et hin Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
VALUABLE...
A Bay Australian Horse, Katamarang, Carries a Lady, and quiet in Harness.
A Black Australian Horse, The Shark, 5 years old, Carries a Lady, but
A London-built Victoria with Pole, Shafts and Sgle Harness.
A Light American Waggon with Pole, and Fitted for Shafts.
A quiet Pony, with Trap and Harness, The above may be viewed at Govern- ment House Sables, till the time of Sale. 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, February 20, 1877,, fe27 POSTPONEMENT OF SALE.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Febru
184)
MAIL.
Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1877.
Intimations.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF
GUILLET
ROUYDR
This
CELEBRATED BRANDY.
BHANDY is well known in England, the Colonies, and India.
The Firm possess Six Vineyards and Six Distilleries, and are amongst the largest shippers from Charente.
Qualities One *, Two **, Three ***, and Four **** in Cases of One Dozen Quarts.
“Extra
Also,
POMMERY & GRENO'S
Seo,”
CHAMPAGNE,
in Quarts and Pints,
As supplied to the principal London Olubs. Hongkong, January 5, 1877.
RACE HOLIDAYS.
THE Undermentioned BANKS will Close Business at 12 o'clock Noon, TO-MORROW, and SATURDAY, the 23rd, and 24th Instant. For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
C. MORLAND KERR, Manager. For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
B. H. NELSON, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,"
HENRY THUKBURN, Aotg. Manager. For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,”.
R. J. MCKENZIE, dotg. Manager. For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the "National Bank of India, Lted.," O. E. THOMSON, Aotg. Manager.
1024 Hongkong, February 22, 1877.
THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1853,
TR. KOFFER, Propristor, Hongkong, April 28, 1876.
F
[apo
AREWELL DINNER
TO HIS EXCELLENTY
日十初月正年丑丁
Notices of Firmas.
NOTICE.
HE Authority given Mr ALFRED HERTZ
been withdrawn.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, February 16, 1877.
NOTICE.
WE
TE have been appointed AGENTS for the AMERICAN SHIPMASTERS' Asso- CIATION.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
ap2 Hongkong, February 2, 1877.
NOTICE,
MR. FERDINAND NISSEN has been com
M pelled to retire from our Firm in
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM. -
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
(If sufficient Inducement offers.)
The 3/3 L. 1. 1. Russlan Ship
FANADIG".
as above,
WEKLAND, Master, will load here and have quick despatch
For Freight, Sugar or Measurement, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Hongkong, January 6, 1877.
consequence of falling health, and hin in- terest and responsibility ceased on the 81stapato December last,
ME. NICOLAUS AUGURT Sines has been authorised to siga for us by Procuration,
We have this day reopened a branch of our 1irm at Canton.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, January 1, 1877,
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VICTORIA DISPENSARY. and after the 16th day of November, 1870, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN. BARY will be carried on by the Under afgued,
WM. OKUIOKSBANK, Manager
Hongkong, November 21, 1876.
NOTICE
BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, X...M.G., C.ỹ,
Gentlemen wishing to join in the PUBLICHE Partnership hitherto existing be DINNER to be given to HIS EXCEL tween the Undersigned under the LENGY Tas GOVERNOR, on TUESDAY, name of MESIN & KULSE has this day the 27th Instant, at the CITY HALL, will been dissolved by lapse of time, and the please affix their Names to one of the Lista signature of the Firm will henceforth be
O. J. MESTERN, which are at the HONGKONG and the used for the Liquidation only, GERMAN CLUBS and at Messrs Lane,
W. HULSE, CHAWFORD & Ob.'.
Canton, December 81, 1876,
The Lists will be CLOSED on SATUR- DAY.
By Order of the Committee,
J. RUSSELL,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, February 21, 1877.
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NOTICE
LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE O...
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA (DIRFOT.) The Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has on SATURDAY, the 24th Instant, at Ipo
This Day been Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, OLD BROAD STREET, LONDON.
By Order of the Proprietors,
WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary.
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137, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, 1st January,
1877.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[OTICE is hereby given, that the Sixth HOLDERS of the above Company will be
Nord mary MEETING of the SHARE-
CAPITAL,
THE MARINE INSURANCE CO. 20, Uld Broad Street, LONDON,
1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1886,
£1,000,000 STEELING.
RESERVE FUND,...,£ $40,000
93
HE Undersigned has received instrue-
from Dr. GEO. Dong, to sell HOLD Head Office, Victoria, Hong by Public Auction, on
kong, on FRIDAY, the 2nd March, 1877, FRIDAY,
at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of re the 2nd day of March, 1877, at 12 o'clock ceiving the Report of the Directors, toXITH Reference to the foregoing Adver-
31st December, 1876. Scarce Reprints of the Old English Noon; at his Residence, 2, College gether with a Statement of Accounts, to W toment THE MARINE INSUR-
DRAMATIC LIBRARY.
Dramatists.
COMPRISING:
The First Folio Edition of Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, with the rare Por- trait of Fletcher by Marshall, 1679,
Fao Simile of the First Folio Edition of Shakespeare's Works, 1628.
Gardens,-
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of: Drawing Room Furniture in Walnut, made by Whittock and Finlay of Edinburgh || Ding-room Furniture in Mahogany, by Finlay of Edinburgh; Brussels Carpets, Pictures, Glassware, Crockery, Bed-room Furniture, Books, Wines, &c. D'Avenant's Dramatic Works; Brilli.Seni. Grand PIANO, Collard and ant Impression of the Excessively Rare Portrait by Faithorne, Small Folio, 1678.
First Complete Edition of Ben Jonson's Works, Engraved Frontispiece, by Hole, 2 Vols. Small Folio, 1640.
Buskling's Fragments Aurea, Engraved Portrait by Marshall, 1646.
An Uncut Copy of Shirley's Works,
6 Vols., 1883, very rare.
An Uncut Copy of Middleton's Works,
B Vols, 1840, very rare,
A Few Early Quarto Plays, do, do, &c., the whole in Fine Conditica, and many
· of the utmost rarity,
Also,
A Collection of Miscellaneous Works, Including, a Complete Set of the Original Editions of Dickens's Christmas Worke,
Vols., 1848, very rare,"
Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 4 Vols. An Early English Prayer Book, in Tortoise Shell and Silver Binding.
Babankastel AFTEN · WHICH
An Invoice of Saratoga Trunks, Lady's and Gentlemen'a Traveling Bago, Satobela, An Involve of Plated-ware, consisting of Ice Pitchers, Various Fatterns, Car tards, Batters, Pickle Stands, and Oak Dining room Chairs, Cane Back Oftes Chalm
So,
Tanks OF BALL-Usch before delivery da lexican Dollar weighed at 7. 1. 7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer
Collard.
A SEWING MACHINE for Hand or Foot, by Singer, [
don.
A JÁRDINIERE, by Motzia of Lon- LOBBY FURNITURE, in Black wood.
And,
One Parlour BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, Cues, &o, complete.
Catalogues will be lasued, and the whole to be on view on and after Tauns. DAY, the 1st March.
TERMS OF SALE,Cask before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of descrip- tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M, ARMSTRONG,
Austionser.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 16th February to the 2nd March, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
OLYPHANT & Co.
General Agente.
me
Hongkong, January 29, 1877,
CORPORATION, BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. FIEN DIVIDEND declared for the Half- year ending on 30th December last, at the rate of ON POUND STERLING (21) per Share of 8123, PAYABLE on and after THURSDAY, the 15th Instant at
KONG.
ANCE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint ed Mr A. MoIVER as its AGENT in HONG-
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager. ma Undersigned is prepared to Accept MARINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Dians Steamer,
Risks and Isette Polisles on behalf of the
A. MOIVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. of Indon
AU17 Hongkong, February 18, 1877.
HONGKONG..
the Ofces of the Corporation, where Share Ohs. J. GAUPF & Co., holders are requested to apply for Was rante, **
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 25, 1877.
NOTICE
PACIFIC MAIL S. 5. Ca DY Order of the Board of Directors of
Hongkong, February 19, 1877. 02 BY the PCIFIC MAIL STRANDBIF COM
Intimations.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in an Account of Business Contributed during the Half Year ended 31st December, 1876, on or before the 28th Lustant, on which Date the Accounts will be Closed.
By Order of the Directors,
D. GILLIES, Beerstary,
Mongkong, February 91, 1677, 1997)||| Hongkong, February 13, 1977,
FANT, We have ASSUMED CHARGE of the COMPANY'S BUSINESS at this Port,
Until Further Notice the Offices of the Company will remain at No. 18, Praya Central
Bill of Lading.
WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
20, Quem's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
OERONOMITEBE,
0.
Carefully Repaired, Ofenhed and securately rated under guarantee.
All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 187643
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
Mobility in our Firm censed on TR. FRITE LAMokax's Intéreat and Re- the Bist December last
WK, PUSEAU & Co. ·
mol Hongkong, January 1, 1877.
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CALL THEBAUD, will be de spatched for ille-share Port For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAG. HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, February 17, 1877.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.
The Steamship
"LEONOR,"
Captala M. Young, will be de- spatched for the above Ports
For
FOR NEW YORK,
The 1 American Ship
MONEAR,"
→W. TAYLOR, Master, will load Shere, and will have quick de
na abora.
Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O».
Hongkong, February 15, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 12 years 8/3 L. 11 Diolah
Bark
"KORSÖR,”
L. C. GROVE, Master, will load here, and will have immediate deepatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%.
Hongkong, February 15, 1877..
FOR LONDON, A 1 British Ship
STAR OF CHINA," BLAKER, Master, will load here and have immediate despatch.
Fox Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, February 6, 1877.
Notices to Consignees FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Cairnsmuir, Captain TroWART, having arrived, Consignees
of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk, and stored in MessTS NORTON & Co.'s Godowes whence from the Boats or Wharf dell very may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice to the contrary is given before 2 p.m. To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered affar the
24th Instant will be subject to rent.
Insurance has been effected.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Üc., Agents,
Hongkong, Fruary 19, 1877.
NOTICE
THE BRITISH SHIP TYBURNIA, FROM ONDON.
ONSIGNEES of argo by the above
Damned Vessel are requested to send
on MONDAY, the 26th: Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
in their Bills of Lading to the Belvedere fe28 for countersignature, andy. Hongkong, February 21, 1877.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
*TIBRE,”
Comdt. DE GIRARD, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall.
EL DU POUEY, Agent, Hongkong, February 19, 1877.
NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
ANADYR," Codt. DE BUTLER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,
H. DU POUEY, Agent Hongkong, February 10, 1877.
Ports:
Sailing Vessels.
delivery of their pods,
OMAT
Cargo impeding the discharge ur - Vessel will be landed and stored at Con signees' risk and exponse.
MEYER & Co,
Agenti
Hongkong, February 1, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo
are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counters signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has boon effected.
FL to POURY, Agent
Ex Mekong, December 29th, 1870. ESD 10 bags White Wax.
Ex dvd, January 11th, 1877. THC No. 1/4, 2 cases Stores. CD No. 1, 1 care Paper.
Ex Amatose, January 4th, 1877. OB, one box Sundries.
Hongkong, February 7, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERING MARITIMEE,
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B
8. 8. TIGRE, NOTICE. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The British Batk
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per *"SPIRIT OF THE AGE," Euphrate," From London, in sens Captain Jousson, will have a nection with the above Steamer, are hereby quick despatch for the shore Informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their riak as the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing
Optional Cargo will be forwarded dej unless intimation is received from the Cent algness, before To-DAR, the 8th Instant, d«
p.m., requesting it to be landed here. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIQ & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1877.
o, V. SMITH is authorised to siga Consular Invoices to accompany Over land Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to For Security's sake Shippers of Overland the Collector of Customs at Ban Francisco. Cargo are requested to endorse on the En velope the Marks and Nos, of Packages Shipped, to correspond with those in their Monat wisan oessed of the immediate despotok. Bill of Lading.
J. F. Corber Interest and Rejon-
NOFICE,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877,
RUSSELL & Co.. Agents
mes
31st December last, an
WE. PUSTAU & Co. Mongkong, January 1, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG." The German Barque "ALBATROSS," KOFFELMANN, Master, will load here and at Whampos, and have
For Freight, apply to
WE PURTAU & Co. Hongkong, February 16, 1877,
Goods remaining unclaimed after Thus, bat, the 18th Instant at Noon, will be rabject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been affected,
EL DU FOURY Hongkong, February ), 1877,