THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Von." XXXIII. No. 4279. 戴九十月三年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Diro, E. C. BATES, HANDY & Co.; 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAKUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nat-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney.
Notlees of Firms.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
1870, sad until further notice, the N and after the 16th day of November, BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN SARY will be carried on by the Under- signed.
WM. ORUICKSHANK, Manager.
Hongkong, November 21, 1876.
NOTICE,
TH
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1877.
Intimations.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF
CITILL B CELEBRATED BRANDY.
ROUYDR
SAN FRANCISCO and American PortsHE Partnership hitherto existing be
generally: BRAK & BZiox, 8an Fran- tween the Undersigned under the This
name of MESTERN & HULSE has thi ay been dissolved by lapse of time, and the signature of the Firm will hennaforth be used for the Liquidation only.
CHINA-Swatow, QUELON & CAMFULL,
WILSON,
NICHOLLS & Co. Amoy, Focshow, HxDei & Co. Shanghai, LANE, URAWFORD & Co., and Kally & WALSH, Manila, C. Hrinarex & Co. Macao, L. A. Da Ĝragk.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION,
PAID-OF CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars, REVE FUND,..... 500,000 Dollars,
COUNT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman, Hortus, aq, Deputy Chairman-F, D. Bassoon, Esq. . AD, ANDES, Esq. A. Mclynn, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. B. W.Poumor, Esq. Bon. W. KESWICE. ED. TOBIN, Esq,
ONILY MANAGER.
..THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
Manager. Shangbal, EVEN CAMERON, Esq.. LONDON Baneens --Loniton and County
Hongkong,
Bank
BOURNEYİM
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Currant Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally
ON
balance.
On Fixed Doposita :-----
For 9 months, 2 per cent. por annum,
12
é per cent,
5 per cont.
13
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securities,
and every description of Bensing and
Exchange business transacted.
Drafis, granted on London, and the
O. J. MESTERN, W. HULSE. Canton, December 51, 1876,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received instruc tions-to sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 20th day of March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
An Invoice of Chinese and Japanese CURIOS, comprising: Lacquered-ware, Bronzes, Ivory Carvings, Tortoise-shell Boxes, Card Cases, &o., Buttons, Stude Bracelets Necklaces, Broaches, Earrings, Lockets, Mother of Pearl Ornamente, Inlaid Cabinets, Forcelain Vases, Cups, Jars, and Plates, &c.
BRANDY 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.
Extr a
Also,
POMMERY & GRENO'S
Sec.” CHAMPAGNE,
in Quarts and Pints,
As supplied to the principal London Clubs. Hongkong, January 6, 1877.
POA LOK THEATRE, COMPANY OF ORINESE ACTORS
will Perform at the above Theatre, Quiamencing TO-NIGHT until WLDNES DAY, the 2les Instant (inclusive.) - A DRAGON will appear Every Night, and there will also be a great exhibition of Athletic, Feats,
Admission
An Assortment of Delhi Crepe Shawl. TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lota, with all faults and errora of descrip FIESE CLASS, 50 CENTS, tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the Hongkong, March 17, 1877. mo22 | bammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, !
Auctioneer.
mc20 Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
!
PUBLIC AUCTION, AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
chief Commercial places in Barope, India, the 29th March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
Australia, Amerfur, Obira and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
Offices of the Corporation,
No.. 1. Queen's Road Rast. Hongkong, February 16, 1876,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
OR THE SPOT
(Unless previously disposed of by Private Sale),
That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 54,
NOTICE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been.
Appointed SOLE AGENTS for
China and Japan, for JOHEFH STARKEY, LONDON,
Manrode of be, and SILVER LACES, Embroidery, &o., Military aud Naval Appointments of every Bscription,
A Stook of these Goods will be kept on hand, for the Regiments stationed here,
as well as for the Ewolish and· AMERICAN NAVIES,
Hongkong, March 14, 1877.
HONGKONG.
aple
TREASURY BILLS,
日五初月二年开了
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co.
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.
TN Order to make Room for SPRING
GOODS.
On and after MONDAY, February 5th, We shall offer the Remainder of Our WINTER STOOK at an immense re- auction.
DRESS GOODS at 15 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 20 cents par yard. DEESS GOODS at 25 conte per yard.
80
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Ship
MYSTIC BELLE"
PLUMER, Master, will load here sud will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1877..
FOR NEW YORK,
"MoNEAR99
DRESS GOODS at 30 cents per yard. The 41 American Ship "FANCY SILKS! We offer about 6,000 -- yards at 35 cents per yard, (these are more or less soiled), original price $1.50 and $2.00 per yard.
JAPANESE SILKS Reduced to 40 cents per yard.
WOOL SHAWLS, MANTLES and JACKETS, Marked very Cheap
LADIES'," "Boys' and GIRLS' FELT HATS, at Hall Price.
FANCY WOUL GOODS, at less than Half Price,
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WOOL and
MERING HOSE, Greatly reduced.
W. TAYLOR, Master, will load here, and will have quick de
spatol as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, BAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 15, 1677.
FOR NEW YORK, The 12 years 8/3 L 1 1 Daniph
Bark
KORSOR,"
L. C. Gnera, Mastor, will load
100 dozer CHILDREN'S WOOL and here, and will have immediate despatch as MERINO SOCKS, all Sizes, at less than above. Hall Price.
Several thousand Yards of VARIOUS REMMANTS, Comprising: FLANNELS, CALICOS, PRINTS, MUŠLINS, STUFF [app GOODS and Other Useful GOODS, are
HENDERS of SPECIE, Mexican Dol TE
lars current in this Colony, weighing 7.17, in exchange for Bills, drawn at 10. days' sight on the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, will be Received by the Treasurer until 11a.m. on WEDNES DAY, the lat Instant
The Tenders to state the Total Amount required, and the amount for which each Bil should be drawn, but no Bills will be issued for eura below £1,000, Podunaj
The Tenders to be in duplicate, In Senied Covers, addressed to "The Treasurer," and endorsed "Tenders for Treasury Bilm.”
The right to accept, or reject, any or all Tenders is reserved.
O. R. SHERVINTON, Lieut. Colonel, Assistant Commissary General, Treasury Office, Commisariat Buildings, Queen's Road," Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
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NEITHER Captain FORBES nor the
comprising 10,000 square feet, measuring Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., NEIT
from North to South 100 fest, and from East to West 100 feet, with a substantial Briok Dwelling House and Out-houses M Partner in our Firm on the 31st of ammual Crown Rent, $131.40.
TR DALTON SAYLE was admitted a built thereon, known as "Carlton House":
July, 1876,
SAYLE & Co.
ap16 Hongkong, March 16, 1877. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION Ca
NOTICE,
TIROM This Date and until further FR
notice, Mr ADAM LIND will take Charge of the COMPANY'S BUSINESS at this Port.
And,
That Piece or Parcel of GROUND. situate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from East to West 40 feet, with a substantial Brick Godown built thereon,
Also,
That Piece Or Unbuilt Levelled GROUND, attached to the above Lot, By Order of the Managing Directors,
and Registered in Land Office as sathe Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 A. MĢIVER,
square feet, measuring from North to Superintendent.
South 160 feet, and from East to West me22 40 feet. Annual Crown Rent, $185.08,
for Inland Lot No. 768,
Hongkong, March 18, 1877.
NOTICE
TR. EDWARD BURNIE Will Conduct the
TERMS:--One-half of the purchase
- WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETERS,
&o., Carefully Kepaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.
All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
NOTICE.
LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM
TRANSIT INSURANCE Co.
THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has This Day been Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, On BROAD STREET, LONDON,
By Order of the Proprietors,
WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary,
LONDON, money to be paid on the fall of the ham- 187, Leadenhall Street,
1st January, 1877.
M BUSINESS of my Urrion, during ung mer, and the remainder on completion
Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R.. E. CAIRNS,
Surveyor to Local Offices,
and Lloyds Register of Shipping,
2, Club Chambern,
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
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FERDINAND Nissax has been com.
Mpelled to retire from our Firm in
consequence of failing health, and his in. terest and responsibility ceased on the 31st December last.
MR. NICOLAUS AUGUST SLEES Eng been authorised to sign for us by Procuration.
We have this day reopened a branth of our Firm at Canton.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.
NOTICE
ap2
*TE have been appointed AGENTS for
WR
UZATION.
the AMERICAN SHIPMASTERS' AS50.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Hongkong, February 2, 1877.
· NOTICE.
ap2
of the Deed of Transfer. The Buildings will be at purchaser's risk after the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, March 19, 1877.
1029
Intimations.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAUAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED, a
OMMENCING on FRIDAY Next, the 16th Instant, the Stender POW AN
THE MARINE Insurance Co. 20, Old Broad Street, LONDON, 1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1886. CAFITAI£1,000,000 STERLING, RESERVE FUN. 840,000
W
TTTITH Reference to the foregoing Adver Vtisement THE MARINE INSUR ANGE Co. has. This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint-
AGENTS of OWNERS of the Amb. rican Barque “GARIBALDI” will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by the Crew.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,
PENANG,
THE Municipal Commissioners of Penang
are desirous of receiving DESIGNS. for a TOWN HALL. This Building is to be erected on the ground on the east side of the Esplanade atuate between the latter and Duke Strest, and its cost is not to ex- ceed $30,000.
The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM of $400 for the best and most suitable Design with Specifications and competitora hare the option of forwarding Tenders for quarry ing out the work,
The Designs, accompanied with all docu- ments, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Penang on or before the 1st of March next. For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners at Penang.:
D. C. PRESGRAVE,
Municipal Secretary, Penang, Municipal Office, The 21st Septembar, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE AT CANTON,
STEAM COTTON MILL, well adapt- ed for Working Native COTTON, either NINGFO or TIENTSIR, Capable of Making 9 pleuls of Yarn in 1 hotira, con
sting of
Stesta Engine and Boiler 18 Horse Pester
will Run sa Night Boat between HONG.ed Mr A. Moltes as its AGENT in HONG-Nominal, 1,280 Spindles, 12 Carding and
KONG and GANTON, leaving HONGLONG on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 p.m., and Castor on Tuesdays, Thur days, and Sundayu, st 5.00 p.in.
By Order,
*P. E DA COSTA,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 14, 1877.
ERNEST WASSELL & Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS,
HAVE This Day Established myself as PHOTOGRAPHER at the Corner of
LONG,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager,
THE Underagued is prepared to Accept
Haks and issue Policies on behalf of the Maning InsuraNCE CO. by any First Class Steatrer.
A. MOTVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Oo. of London. Hongkong, February 10, 1877, Baly
O. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON
No. 7, AKBOTяNOT ROAD,
Go
lately foxoxone but intenda
2 Drawing Machines, 1 Speeder 18 Spindles,
1 Stretcher 60 Spindles, Lap Machine,
Marked at Prices, which must effect im? mediate Sale.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Hongkong, February 10, 1877. - 226
Notices to Consignees
In order to prevent disappointment, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE, We beg to inform Our Customers and the Public that this Extraordinary, and Un-
précedented Sale must close on FebruaryE 8. 8. Gleniyon, baring arrived, 28th.
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
FOR SALE.
Celebrated
Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being land. ed at their risk and stored by the Under signed at their Godowns, whence and for from the Wharf or Boats delivery may, be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is
CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s Even before 11 a.m., Tomorrow.
· Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA. The Steamship
"PENGUIN,”
›W. C. COWELL, Commander, will leave for the abure Ports on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, at 8 p.m.
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.in. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1877.
mc20
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
“ARRATOÓN APOAR,? Captain A. B. MACTAVISH, Ports on TUESDAY Next, the 20th Inst., will leave this for the above st & p.m.
mo20
Despatchen will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, March 18, 1877.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"MENZALEH," Comdt, PASQUALINI, will be "akkad - despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French MAIL
H. U POVEY, Agent.
Hongkong, Barch 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamshty ・・・ “DJEMNAH,””
Comit. CHAMFENCIS, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
1 Cotton Gin, Bobbins, den, with Bhatting shortly after her arrival from Europe and Belting Complete,
For Further Farticulars and Terms of
Bale, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, March 14, 1877.
NOW BEADY.
A CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE AVANTONESE DIALECT. Part I, A to E, with Introduction Royal Bro, PP 903By ERNEST Join Effel, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Prict Two DOLLARS AND A HALY. To be hatt troto Mars Lax, CHAWTURD
KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877,
TB. FRANCISCO M. Goxsaltes is authe Wyndham and Wellington Street, at the
sión.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Co., under the above Style, being ABSENT from HONGKONG for S&Co., Hongkong and Shanghaljand Mestre
ERNEST WASSELL or Eight Wooks, leaving early in AyRIZ.
Hongkong, March 17, 1877,
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, March 15, 1877,
Hongkong, March 6, 1877,
H. DU POURT, Agent
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
ANGLO SAXON," 20. Harrington, Master, will load here and have immediate
despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co Hongkong, March 4, 1877,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 20th Instant, will be subject to ranka No Fire Insurance has been offected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & O
m020 Hongkong, March 13, 1877.
GERMAN BARQUE LIMA, FROM LONDON.
JONSIGNEES ́ of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- aignees' risk and expense.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
mežl
(HE Steamebip ALASKA, having særl
Bed, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed at the Company's Special Godown, where delivery may be obtained on Mon- day, the 19th Instant.
Goods not delivered by the 20th Instant will lie at owner's risk,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, Maroh 17, 1877. 11:039
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES ·
MARITIMES
*NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
“JONSIGNEES. of the following Cargo
CUNSIC
are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored si |their risk and expense. **
No Fire Insurance has been exooted)
A. DU POURY,
Agent.
Ex Tigre, March 5th, 1877,
U. S. 8. Ashuelot, ...esses Instruments. Ex Pei-Ho, March 7th, 1877. Cowles,
2 cases Effecto. B'an Overbeck, FNo. 18, 1 case Effects.
Hongkong, March 15, 1877;
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES, and
8. 8. PEI-#0.
NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. 8
**Indus," from London, in sola neotion 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 the time of landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded eng anless intimation is received from the Con- signees, before 'dock p.m. TN- DAY, requesting it to be landed here.
Ella of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
Goods ramalaing unclaimed after, Tauh bay, the 10th Instant, at Noon; vill be subject to rent and landing sharger.
No Fire Insuranga has been effected,
E. DU POULL, Agenti
Hongkong, March 4, 1877.