THE
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CHINA
Established
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MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. ...Voz. XXXIII. No. 4801.號四十月四年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON :-F, ALGAN, 8, Clement's Luna,
Lombard Street. GEORGE BIHEET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gones, Ludgate Oirous, B, C, BATES, HENDY & Cory 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nai-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HANDSOME ENGLISH & VENETIAN- MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS, GLASS-WARE, FLATED-WARE,
&c.
&o,
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel-Ttions from T. PEIL, Esq., to sell HE Undersigned has received instrus- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISO0 and American Ports by Public Auction, (previous to his de-
generally-Brax & BLACK, San Fran-parture for Shanghai), on
01800.
FRIDAY,
CHINA-Swatow, QUELOR & CAMPBELL the 27th day of April, 1877, at 2 o'clock
Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Noochow HXDGI & Co. Shanghai, P., at his Residence, No. 1, Praya LAMN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY East, & WALSH, Manila, C. HEIxsi & Co. Macay, In A. DA Ənaga,
Bank.
—
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK, ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UE CAPITAL¡...5,000,000 Dollarn
· BASERTE FUND, ... 500,000 Dollars.
"Cours of DinzUTORE, TU Chairman-EL HOPPLUS, Eag Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoos, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELE REINERS, W. H. Fonus, Esq. Kog, Bon. W. KESWICK, ED. Tobin, Erg, A. MOLVER, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGED Hongkong,.. THOMAS JAOxson, Esq. Manager.
Shanghai.. EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERES,--London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREOT ALLOWED
The whole of his HANDSOME ENGLISH and VENETIAN-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 4, comprising
English-made Suite of Furniture, Covered with Green Damask,
Venetian Inlaid Blackwood Table and Chairs, Blackwood Carved Side Tables, Carpet, Heartbruge, Rep Window Qur- tains, &o., &c..
Richly Carved Oak Sideboard, Richly Carved Oak-Framed Pier Glass and Flower Stands, Dining Table, Buffet, Whatnote, and Dinner Trays
Oll Paintings, Oil Cloth, and Clocks, Dinner and Dessert Sets, Glass-ware, Plated-ware, do, do,
Library Oak Book-case and Desks, Inlaid Blackwood Lady's Desk, Tables, Chairs, Easy Chairs, and Chess Table,
Brass Bedsteads, English-made Maho gany Marble-top Droming Table and Washstand, Wardrobe, with Plate Glasa Door, Cheval Hass, &c.
Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Stair Cargiety
ON Current Deposit Accountan the dally with Brass Stair Rods, Marble-top Tables,
of cent, annum on Statuettes, did. balance.
On Fixed Deposite :-
For 8-months, 2 per cent per annUM,
12
4 per cent. 1
21
6 per cent.
11
**
•
LOCAL BILLS Discounted, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bauking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, sad the ehlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Ohley Manager, No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, Maroli 29, 1876,
Oilson of the Corporation,
Auctions.
* PUBLIC AUCTION.
Office Furniture, comprising Desks, Chairs, Paper Press, Copying Press, Fire- proof Safe, &c., ko.
One HOUSE BOAT and One SKIFF.
After which, as the Godowng
10 Tong ARTIFICIAL MANURE, 1 SAW MILL, by FORREST & BARR, Engineers, Glasgow.
Aleo,
1 TURNING LATHE and various MACHINERY,
And, At the Yard of Mesere Inglis & Co.jm One 12-H.P. TWIN SCREW ENGINE.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Thurs- day, the 26th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery 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.
ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL, MOSTLY FRENCH AND ENGLISH-in
MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ENGRAVINGS, OIL PAINTINGS, GLASS-WARE, CROCKERY, AND PLATED WARE, &c.
T
$20,
izo.
THE Undersigned has received instrue- tions from Apas SIENKIEWICZ, Es, French Consul, to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY,
the 23rd day of April, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence, Robinson Road,
The whole of his Elegant and Substan. tial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising:
Three French-made Pharwood Drawing room Suites, Covered with Damasons and French Silk
French-made Pearwood Marble-top Cheffonier, Table, and Card Table,
Blackwood Marble-top Carved Tables Old Italian Carved Framed Looking
** Glasses. ***
Gilt Framed Pier Glasses, Engravings, Drawings, Oil Paintings, Moderator Lamps, Statuettes.
Persian Carpets.
Turkish Table Covers: Palomander Wood Writing Table English-made Mahogany Table, and Desk Chrár.
French-made Rosewood Inlaid Book- Case, Work Table, and Set of Drawers, Louis XVI,
French-made Bedroom Suite, Covered with Damascus Silk, Louis XVI
Teakwood Extension Dining Table, Mahogany Sideboard, Arm Chairs, Teak Whatmets, Dinner, Dessert, and Break
fact Sete, Glass and Plated-ware, de.
Iron Bedsteads and Spring Mattress Falesander Wood Wardrobe, with Plate, Glass Door, Double-wing Lady's Wardrobe,
English-made Bedroom Chairs, Dress- ing Table, Washstands.
WINES.
A LARGE SELECTION OF FLOWERING
PLANTE
&o,
Catalogues will be issued, and the Whole to be on view on and aftar Salıy- Hay, the 21st Instant
J, M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 11, 1877.
Intimations.
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TENDERS for SAWING TIMBER will be Received by the Undersigned until Noon on MONDAY, the 16th Instant. Further Particulars may be obtained on Application.
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper. H. M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, April 9, 1877.
NOTICE
„aple
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tf the MEMBERS of the HONG.
KONG CLUB will be Held at the CLUB HOUSE on THURSDAY, the 10th Inak at Half-past Four o'clock in the Afternoon.
By Order,
EDWARD BEART, Secretary.
Hongkong, April 11, 1877,
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BILLIARDS BILLIARDS, ONS. CARME will give a Second M Series of Nxbibitions of his Skul in the GAME OF BILLIARD at the HONG KONG HOTEL on THURSDAY, 12th, FRIDAY, 15th, and SATURDAY, 14th Commencing on each Evening at 9 o'clock,
Admission-ONE DOLLAR
M. CARME will play Two Gentlemen on esch Evening, 10 points up with each, and will give a Cup to the Gentleman who makes the highest Score of the Siz during these! Garner,
Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
NOTIFICATION:
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1877.
Intimations.
THE MEDICAL HALL,
37, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
- ESTABLISHED 1853. TE. KOFFER, Proprietor, Hongkong, April 28, 1876.
HONGKONG.
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Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
O HRONOMETERS, 20., &,,., Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantş”. All Repairs in the above line-done at reasonable rates and with despatob... Hongkong, May 1, 1870.
tf.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO
́ ́ ́ ́STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED,
for a short time, to Run as a NIGHT THE Steamer "POWAN" will CEASE, BOAT to and from CANTON on and after MONDAY, the 10th Instant, in order to have her now Machinery Fitted. Notice will be given when she is Ready to be again placed on the Line.
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary, Hongkong, April 11, 1877,
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DENTAL NOTICE.
Best For Sale.
FOR SALE.
t:
UTLER PALMER & Co?*
Celebrated
الله
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, VAL Apply to red vinna
SIEMSSEN & Co. "Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
H
FOR SALE. ENRIOT & Oo,'. CHAMPAGNE,.
Carte Blanche :* Dry
TH. ROEDERER & Qo's CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche.
JOHN DUBAND & Co.'s CLARETS and
WHITE WINES,
STARTUP & KENTISH'S PORTS and WASHERRIES.WORDT ANG YA
MOULLON & Co.'s COGNACS, 1, 2, 3Stars. BLANONY FREREN & Co.'s COGNACS.
JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co... Hongkong, April 8, 1877.
FOR SALE,
..
Y TENDER, the whole Stockin B TAKE TUG AND COMPANY, donsisting of the following
if Ha
Steamers
Carrying Capacity, Steam Tug & Lighter Algerine,....3,500 pois,
Pathfinder,1,800,
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Steam Tug Orphan...
"Little Urphan, Tenders will Beceive immediate atten-
tion.
Apply to
| TAKU TUG & LIGHTER OS OTAKU. Taku, March 12, 1877.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE
Dry gad if those W our Birm & SHANGHAL
日一初月三年丑丁
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA..:
The Steamship
"JAPAN,"
Capt. H. DE SMIDT, will loave this for the above Ports on TUESDAY Next, the 17th Innt, at 3 pm,
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co vega ordusu
Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1877.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
“ ARGYLL,"
D. Scort, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 17th Instant, at 3 p.m.
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 10, 1877.
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FOR COOKTOWN, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELEQURNE,
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s SteamST
"SOMERSET"
will be despatched as above, 1rom SINGAPORE, on or about the 30th Instant.
For Freight, apply to the Undersigned, who are prepared to grant through "Bill" ap80 of Lading,
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Ű...,
Agents. Hongkong, April 13, 1877.
R. STOUT. interds visiting JAPANE have This Day Opened a Branch of Bir CARL KRESS has been, admitted a who wish to Conault him professionally would make an appointment for an Early Partner from This Date,
MELCEERS & Co- Hongkong, April 12, 1877.497
:
HOURS FOR CONSULTATION: Ba.m. to 4 p.m. No. 1, Alexandra Torrace. Hongkong, April 4, 1877.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON BOREW STEAMER "ALBAY."
THE
THE above Steamer was Built in Glas. .gow in 1872 by Messrs. DOBBIE & Co., under special survey of LLOYDS', and Her MACHINERY AND BOILER were made by Messrs JAMES HOWDEN & Co., under special inspection. She was con structed to carry a large Cargo on a light draft of water and is well adapted for the Philippine, China, or Japan trade, She underwent general Repairs in 1875, when New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complote. outfit wore supplied by the HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, and in March of the present year her Engines and Boller ware thoroughly overhauled.
DIMENSIONS-Length between Perpendi
culars, 170 feet. Beam, 26 feet 3 inches," Depth of Hold from Ceiling to Main Deck, 9 feet 8 inches, Height from Main Dack
NOTICE
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R. DALTON BAZLE was admitted a
M Partner in our Firm on the 31st of
July, 1876.
SAYLE & Co. ? Hongkong, March 16, 1877. ap16
NOTICE:
TR. HENRY L. DENNYS will act as
MR BUNAY, LIBRARIAN, and CUBATON the CITY HALL from and after the 11th
Instant.
By Order of the Committee,
N. B. DENNYS, Secretary: Hongkong, April 10, 1877.
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NOTICE. TITE have This Day Established a Branch
of our Firm at SHANGHAI under the Management of Mr ALFRED F. O. EXAUSS, who will sign for us by Procuration.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton and Hongkong, April 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
FOR SHANGEAL
The German Steamship
**FERONIA,
Captain H. SCHULTZ, shortly expooted from HAMBURG and SINGAPORE, will receive immediate despatch B above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co, Agintz,
Hongkong, April 13, 1877.
NOTICE,
́COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
Mall
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS," Comdt, REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French
EL DU POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, April 11, 1877,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. **PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
SINDH," Comdt. LonMIER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
to under side of Awning Deok, 7 feet 4. EDWARD BURNIS will Conduct the shortly after her arrival from Europe.
inches. Gross TONNAGE,—650 Tons. Class-Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds. RIG-Brig Rigged,
CARGO CAPACITY.--About 9,000 piculs, or
625 tona Measurement (40 feet.). DRAFF.-Light 9 feet: Loaded 12h foot. Srean-Eight knots on consumption of 84
to 9 tons of coals per 24 hours, BUNKER CAPACITY,-75 tons coals.
CAS-Under Awning Deck aft; saloon,
pantry and five state rooms, with accom- modation for 12 first-olesa passungsta,
MACHINERY,
་་
ENGINE,A pair of Howden's patent High and Low pressure Engines of 90 Horse Power nominal High Pressure Cylinder 25 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 18 inches in diameter i Stroke 80 inches)
PROSELLER-Bessemer Steel of # Blades,
with One Spare Bot of Bladen, WINCH-One Steam Winch with Donkey
Bailer on Deck.
Business of my OFFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R. H. OAIRNS, Burveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of shipping.
2, Club Chambers; Bougkung, March 17, 1877,
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF - CANTON.
NOTICE,
DURING the Temporary Absence of the Undersigned, Mr BDWARD MOORE will act as Eecretary of the Society in Hongkong atawa
By Order of the Board of Directors,
N, J. 3DĚ,
Secretary.
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Bongkong, April 3, 1877.
· VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
and after the 16th day of November, 16 ng until farther notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN
Borten-One Horizontal Tubular Baller
11 feet diameter, with 8 Furnaces, tented || signed, for & working pressure of 60 pounds.
MORRIS & RAY, Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
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A
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery NOTICE is hereby given that an Offre of the FOREIGN INSPECTORATE or
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Customs has This Day been OPENED at lots, with all faulte and errors of descrip the Port of PAKHOL tion, at Purchasers' riak on the full of the
E. MUKEAN, Commissioner of Oustoms.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer
Da
Hongkong, April 13, 1877,
upaa
Cunton-HOUSE, Paklol, April 2nd, 1877.
FOR SALE. MARINE ENGINE of 20 Home Power Nominal, High and Low Pressure, with Extra SURFACE CONDENBER and TyULAR Boiter. Consumption, Tons per 24 Hours.
The Supine is quite now; was manufac túrad by Meses Matthew Paul & Co Dumbarton, and is now deposited in the Godown of the late firm of Russell & Sturgis, Manila,
Partisulare may be obtained his appilda,
Hon to
MORRIS & BAY,
Hongkong, Marell 29, 1877,
BARY will be carried on by the Under
WM, CRUICKSHANK, Manager. November 21, 1876.
Hongkong,
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW. The Steamship
NAMOA Y
Capt. Westone, will be de spatched for the above Porta For Freight or Fassage, apply to an SUNDAY, the 18th Instant; at Daylight,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 11, 1977.
H. DU POUET, Agent.
Hongkong, April 11, 1877,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
"ANGLO SAXON," 20. HARRINGTON, Master, will load here and have immediate
despatch... A
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co, Hongkong, March 9, 1877.
FOR LONDON, Tho 1 Clipper Ship NYASSA, GARMOLE, Mastor, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
WE PUSTAU đi ch
Agentes
Hongkong, April 11; 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Schooner
NUEVO CONSTANTE," URIARTE, Master, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight or Passage, epply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, April 8, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA, The Spanish Bark
**TERESA,"
CEBADA, Master, will be de spatched for the above Port on or about the 20th Instant. alappaka
For Freight or Famage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 3, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The Russian Bark →÷
"RURIK," BÜRGELAND, Master, willikave quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00. Hongkong, April 5, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK. 17
The A1 American Ship
"MYSTIC BELLE" PLUMEN, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to ang dan
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, March 10, 1877.
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
| P. & 0, 8. N. 067% 8. §. LOMBARDY.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
C
numed Veasel, from Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the PESHAWUR and MIRZAPORE from London, and AUSTRALIA from Calcutta, are hereby notified that their Goods are being lauded and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.
Loods not delivered by the 16th Instant will be subject to rent,
ADAM LIND!
Superintendent.
Hongkong, April 9, 1877,
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FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
THE S. S. dhearn, having arrived from
T
the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Under signed into their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be
obtained,
Uptional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is given before 3 p.m. To-day.
Goods remaining undelivered after tha 19th Instant will be subject to rent, j No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta, Hongkong, April 12, 1877.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FLEURS CASTLE, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
**p10
His Steamer having arrived, Consignees Tof Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their rink, into the Godowns of Mr A. McG. HEATON, whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignesa wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless notice to the contrary be given before Noun To-day.
No Claims will be admitted: after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods. remaining after the 20th Instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected; Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agerste
Rongkong, April 13, 1877,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERDER MARITIMES,
9. 8. TRAQUADDY,
NOTICE, CONSIGNEES of Cargo per BB Copernit, from London, in botines- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their foods are belug landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded an sales Gemition is received from the Con- signeon, before 11 velock To-Day, requnnis ing it to be landed here.
FOR BATAVIA & SAMARANG, The British Bark "MARQUIS OF ARGYLL," Goods remaining unclaimed after TUES« Captain MENAIE, will load here, the 10th Insk, at Noon, will for the above Ports, and will to ront end landing abergen, be subjort
No Fire Insurance han bréfi effectre,
Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by the Undealgred.
hare quick despatch.
For Freight or Farrago, apply to
HOP KEE & Co, Hongkopy, Apt, 1877,
?
EL DU POURY,
Agent, l
Hongkong, April
16, 1877.