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With which is incorporated The
XXXIII. No. 4290,
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LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGR SIBERT, 30, Cornhill. GonDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Joory, B.C. SAMUEL DELSON É Co., 150 & 104, Leadenhall Street, NEW. YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nor-
eat Strest. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & Goron, Met bourne and Sydney." SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :—Bras & BLACK, San Fran-
CHGO:
CHINA-Swatow, QUELUH & CAMPBELL, NICHOLLS & Co. «AMOY, WILSON, Foochong, HaDer & Co. Shanghai. (LAMI, ÓRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Wizst. Manila, C. HRISZEN & Co. Mação, In A. Da Griga.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
18G CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...6,000,000 Dollars, ¡ Rakesys Fund,..... 500,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-B. Horrius, Esq.- Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM RETINERS, W, H. FOBBES, Esq.
-Koq.
Bon. W. KESWICKED. TOBIN, Esq. ▲, MOÏVER, KẸq.
BIG
ÜHINE MANAGER,
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Eng. Manager.
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Shanghal, EWEN CAMERON, Haq. LONDON BANEKBs-London and County Banke:
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÁLLOWED
Ourrent Deposit Accounts at the rate Gripens the phot Anduan on the dolly
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :---
For 8 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Bourstion, and every description of Bausing and Exchange business trañanoted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ohief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bast,
Hongkong, March 29, 1876,
Notices of Firme
NOTICE,
THE
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON SCREW STEAMER "ALBAY."
THE above Steamer was Built in Glas- gow in 1872 by Memrs DOBBIE & "Co., under special survey of LaoYDS', and Hor MACHINERY AND BOILER were made by 'Meara JAMES HOWDEN & Co, ander special inspection. She was con- structed to carry a large Cargo on a light draft of water and is well adapted for tho Philippine, China, or Japan trade. She underwent general Repairs in 1975, when New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complete outfit were supplied by the BoxGRONG AND WHAMPOA DUCK COMPANY, and in March of the present year her Engines-and Boller were thoroughly overhauled.
DIMENSIONS.-Length between Perpendi
culars, 170 feet. Beam, 26 feet 8 inches. Depth of Hold from Ceiling to Main Deck, 9 feet 5 inches. Height from Main Deck to under side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 4 inches.
GROSS TOXNAGE.-650 Tons, CL455. Bails to Class 100 A at Lloyds”, - Rra.-Brig Rigged.
CARGO CAPACITY.-About-9,000 picula, or
626 tons Measurement (40 feet) DRAFT-Light 9 feet rLoaded 124 feet, SPEED-Eight knots on consumption of 8)
to 0 tons of coals per 24 hours. BUNKER CAPACITY.—75 tons coals. CADIN.-Under Awning Desk aft; saloon, pantry and five state rooms, with accom. imodation for 12 first-class passengers.
MACHINERY,
ENGINE-A pair of Howden's patent High and Low pressure Engines of 90 Horao Power nominal; High Pressure Cylinder 35 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 45 inches in diameter: Stroke 30 inches, PROPELLER.-Bessemer Steet of 4 Blades,
with One Spare Set of Blades, WINCH.-One Steam Winch with Donkey
Boiler on Deck.
BOILER-One Horizontal Tubular Boller -11 feet diameter, with 3 Furnaces, teated
for a working pressure of 60 pounds.
MORRIS & RAY. Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
FOR SALE. MARINE ENGINE. of 20 Horzs Power Nominal, High and Low Fressure, with Extra SURFACE CONDENSER and TUBULAB BOILER Consumption, 2 Tons per 24 Hours.
THE
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Established February,
1840.
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1877.
intimations.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
COMB HONEY,
CRUET HONEY,
JUST LANDED EX S. 8. “BELGIC”
CALIFORNIA BUTTER, in 2 b.
Glaes Jaru, very fine, BUTTER in Kegs,
CHEESE,
HAMS,
SMOKED SALMON,
SALMON, in 1 & 2 ft. Tins,
Libby's CORNED BEEF, in 2
*&4 lb. Ting,
Libby': CORNED TONGUES,
Royal Glen Dee WHISKY,
OATMEAL,
LA
日九十月二年丑了
Auctions.
PUBLIC, AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Brig
*SAN LORENZO”
haring the greater portion of her.
* Cargo engaged, will be despatch-
the 12th April, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.,ed as above on or about SATURDAY Next,
ON THE SPOT
Sale Ji
Mixed, Onion, Piccalilli and Chow Chow (Unless previously disposed of by Private
PICKLES, TOMATO CATSUP,
BRAWN,
PIG'S FEET,
Small HOMINY,
Large HOMINY,
Yellow CORN MEAL,
Buck Wheat FLOUR, Boker's BITTERS,
Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA
FLOUR.
Also ExViking."
COD FISH, in 4.& 7. Tins, RED HERRINGS.
Perry & Co.'s Superior BURMAH CIGARS,
Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
For Sale.
:
FOR SALE.
Celebrated
apo
HONGKONG.
UTLER, PALMER & Co. Chs. J. GAUPP & Co.,
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Intimations.
THE MEDICAL HALL, 31, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1858,
TE KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876,
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AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHCE,
by appointment, to
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H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG
and to
The Engine in quite new ; was manufac tured by Messrs Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton, and is now deposited in the Godown of the late firm of Russell &H. LE. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Sturgis, Manila.
Particulars may be obtained on applies
MORRIS & RAY. Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
tion to
FOR SALE,
Y TENDER, the whole Stock-in
OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, TTAS on hand the Largest-and-Best
collection of Views of China, Pho- tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, &o, of assorted sizes. Ex S. 8. Radnorshire a supply of very bandsome Easel Albums of Illuminated Albums for Portraits. Tobacco Russia and Velvet Covers, assorted sizes. B Trade of the TAKU TUG AND LIGHTER Pouches, In Shape of Skulls, Rats, &c., COMPANY, consisting of the following and a nice oboice of Gilt Mountings for
Frames, &o. Carrying Capacity, Steam Tug & Lighter Algering,....3,500 pela Hongkong, March 28, 1877.
Pathfinder,.1,800 Steam Tug Orphan,......
NOTICE.
R. DALTON SAYLE was admitted a
July, 1876.
SAYLE & Co. Hongkong, March 16, 1877. ap16
M Partner in our Firm on the 31st of Steamors:
NOTICE.
R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the
MBUSINESS of my UFFICE, during my
Temporary Absence from the Colony,
R. H. CAIRNS,
Surveyor to Local Offices,
and Lloyds Register of shipping.
2, Club Chambers,
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
tion,
Lille Urphanet
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WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
38, Queen's Rowd, NAUTICAL - INSTRUMENTS; CHRONOMETERS,
...$0,,
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.
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THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY. has This Day been Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, Oin BROAD STREET, LONDON,
By Order of the Proprietors,
WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary.
137, Leadenhall Streel, LONDON,
1st January, 1877.
THE MARINE INSURANCE CO. 20, Old Broad Street, LONDON,
lat January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1886. CAPITAL.....£1,000,000 STERLING. RESERVE FUND,...£340,000
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TITH Reference to the foregoing Adver
thement THE MARINE INSUR- ANDE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint-
FONG.
Tenders will Receive immediate atten- AN Intermediate Sitting of the Vice-ed Mr A. Molves as its AGENT in Hong-
ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG, will be Held on TUESDAY, the 3rd day Apply to
of April, 1877, at 11 o'clock in the Fore- noon.
By Order,
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TAKU TUG & LIGHTER Co.,
TAKU. Taku, March 12, 1877.
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F. 8. BUFFAM,
Deputy Registrar. Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
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NOTICE,
VICTORIA DISPENSARY. and after the 16th day of November, 1876, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN- SARY will be carried on by the Under- signed.
WM. ORUTOKSHANK, Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
JUST LANDED BE §. 1. "Hesperia."
FOR SALE. SET of Da. MORRISON's Chinese and
VOLUMES. Prios very moderate,
A
Apply to
WONG MAN YU TONG, 48 4. Hollywood Road Hongkong, March 31, 1877;
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FOR SALE, AT CANTON,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been
Appointed SOLE AGENTS for
Chine and Japan, for
JOSEPH STARKEY, LONDON,
Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER LACES, Embroidery, &o, and Military and Naval Appointments of every Description.
A Stock of these Goods will be kept on
A STEAM COTTON MILL, well adapt hond, for the Regiments stationed here,
either NINGPO or TIENTSIN. Capable of Making 3 plouls of Yarn in 12 hotra, con aisting of
Steam Engine and Boller 18 Horse Power Nominal, 1,280 Spindles, 12 Carding and PIPER & Co.'s Celebrated CHAM-1 Stretcher 60 Spindles, 1 Lap Machine, 2 Drawing Machines, 1 Speeder 18 Spindles, H. PAGNE CARTE BLANCHE, 1 Cotton Giu, Bobbins, co., with Shafting CARTE BLANCHE SEO and CARTE and Belting Complete." DOREE in Qts, and Pints,
Alt
The well known OLARD DUPUz & Col1⁄2 BRANDY in Case of 12 qt. Bottles and a Small Lot of MEDOO ÚLARET in qti Bottles.
Apply to
IL BUSH. Hongkong, March 7, 1877.
FOR SALE
JUST ARRIVED BY FRENCH STEAMES #François I."!
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For Further Particulars and Terms of Sale, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, March 14, 1877.
NOW READY.
as well as for the ExeLisa and AMERICAN NAVIES,
Hongkong, March 16, 1877.
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
16th Instant, the Steamer POWAN YOMMENCING on FRIDAY Next, the
will Ron as a Night Bost between HỌNG. | KONG and CANTON, leaving HoNoRONG apl4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at
5.80 p.m. and CANTON on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Sundays, at 5.00 p.m.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALED FL
A to E with Introduction. Royal Svoi, pp. 202-By EaNEST JOHN Ettely Ph.D. Tübingen,
Prices Two Dollars and a Halt,
To be had from Messrs LAN, CRAWFORD FE YOUNG PANTHER, only Bix&Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Mesert
Months Old, as Quiet as a Cat,
Apply, on Board, to the CAPTAIN, Hongkong, March 28, 1877,
Kelly & Warsi, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February §, 1877,
By Order,
P. A, DA COSTA, Bedretery.
Hongkong, March 14, 1877...
0. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON, G. No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD, BATA. Bega to inform his Falends that he intends being A BEINT from HONGKONG for Sir
or Bight Weeks, leaving early in AYRIK.
Hongkong, March 23, 1877.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager,
Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the THE Undersigned is prepared to accept MARINE INSURANOZ Co, by any First Class
Steamer,
A. MαIVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. of London Hongkong, February 10, 1877. auty
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
RACE HORSES.
LANE &to sell t
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
Public Auction, at their Bales Rooms, Praya Central, on
TUESDAY
the 3rd April, 1877, at 4 o'clock p.m.,
The following RACE HORSES; lates ly imported
A Chestnut GELDING, won three Races in Australia,
A Bay GELDING, Maiden, A Grey
do.
do.
A Chestaut" FILLY,
And,
A Fast Trotting PONY, with an- American-made Trap, Harness, do, com plete.
A 4-wheeled CARRIAGE,
Tens oF SALE-Cadh 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 ope
of the hammer,
Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situate in Queen's Road East, Registored in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 54, comprising 10,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 100 feet, and from East to West 100 feet, with a substantial Brick Dwelling House and Out-houses built thereon, known as "Carlton House!" Annual Crown Rent, 8181.40.
And,
That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, sitaate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office an 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, and Registered in Land Office as same Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 8,000 square feet, measuring from North to. South 150 feet, and from East to West. 40 fest. Annual Crown Rent, $185.08, for Inland Lot No. 768.
TERMA-One-half of the purchase
the 7th Proximo.
For Freight or Panaaga, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, March 31, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship'
"MYSTIC BELLE" PLUMER, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch as abovEN ANTEU
For Freight, apply to⠀/
VOGEL, HAGEDORN F06. Hongkong, March 10, 1877.
*FOR NEW YORK:
The 4 1 American Ship
"MONEAR,"
W. Taxion, Mister, will load shere, and will have quick de-
spatou as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The 12 years 8/3 L. 1 1. Danish
Bark
"KORNOR,"
L. C. GROVE, Master, will load
money to be paid on the fall of the ham-here, and will have immediata 'dorpatoli në
mer, and the remainder on completion above. of the Deed of Transfer. The Buildings
will be at purchaser's risk after the fall of the hammer.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, March 13, 1877.
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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO Hongkong, February 15, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR BANGKOK. The Spanish Steamer
ZAMBOANGA "
will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY Next, the
3rd April, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
Hongkong, March 31, 1877.
FOR MANILA
The Steamship
AH YON.
ESMERALDA"
Notices to Consignees.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE 8. S. Glenartney, having arrivod,
THE
Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Under lgned into their Godowns, whence « from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary in given before 11 am. To-morrow, the 28th apo Instant
will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 3rd Pro ximo, at Noon, lastead of as previously notified.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAUG, HEATON, Hongkong, March 31, 1877.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. The Stesmebip
"OCZAN,”
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Capt, Jaques, will load Tea! at Foochow for the above Forts at the opening of the coming Season.
For Freight, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta.
Hongkong, March 31, 1877.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PÁQUEHỘT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TIBRE Comdt. DE GIRARD, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail
H. DO POVEY, Agint. Hongkong, March 28, 1877;
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
IRAQUADDÝ,” Comāt. GAUVAIN, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DU FOUEY, Agent
Hongkong, March 28, 1877.
despatch.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
The British Ship
ANGLO SAXON"
U. HARRINGTON, Master, will load here and have Immediate
For Freight, apply to
METER & Co Hongkong, March 9, 1877.
Goods remaining undelivered after the
| 3rd Proximo will be subject to runt.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Cod
Agents.
Hongkong, March 27, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE BRITISH SHIP WINDERMERE, FROM ANTWERP.
ONSIGNEES of Carge by the above named Vessel are requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned. for countersignature, and to take imme diate delivery of their Goods,
in
Cargo importing the discharge of the Vensel will be landed and stored at Con- algness' risk and expense.
METER & C
Agents,
Hongkong, March 20, 1877.
NOTICE.
Disinfestants
8, &c., l drum in diomond 1 cask
SHIPPED BY SAWELL & COWTHER, YONSIGNEES of the above named Car go ex Palestine, are hereby informed that their goods have been landed and stored, and are now lying at their risk and expenes unfigured against fire, in the Go downs of the Undersigned.
-¿MELCHERS & Qoy Agents.
Hongkong, March 28, 1877,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
B. 6. DJEMNAR.
HOTICE JONSIGNEES of Cargó per 8. §. Craig, and Euphrate, from London,
in connection with the above SisamOT, AND hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rick at the Company's Godowns, whence dellvary may be obtained immediately after landing
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on anlows intimation is revolved from the Con signeas, before 8 o'clock To DAY, requeste ing it to be landed here,
Blls of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after (20th March, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fice Lurranse had been affected,
EL DU POUET
Hongkong, Marsh 19, 1877,