THE
CHINA
Detablished February, 1840.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VoL, XXXIII. No. 4362. 號五十月六年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIN
LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lung, Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30,
Cornhill. GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Girous, B. O, BATES, HERDE Co., 4. Old Joury, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 100 & 16k, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK --ANDREW WIRD, 138, Nar
sau Rtreet,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND :~~GORDON & GOTOH, Mei- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO – and American Porta
generally:-BAN & BLACK, San Fran
Cisco.
CHINA :—Swalew, QUILOH & CAMPBELL, NICHOLLS & Co. Amo, WILSON, Fooches, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kany Wazan, Manila, C. BRIæsken & Co. Macao, L. A. Da Ünaga,
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UT CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RABYA FUND...... '500,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--H. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SAMOON, Esq. 3. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINÉES,
W. H. Forexa, Eng. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. McIVED, Esq.
Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
OHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,., Thomas Jaokson, Esq. Manager. Skanghat, EWEK CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANK138,--London and County Bark
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HONGKONG.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1877.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE.
HROT & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
Carte Blanche "Dry."
and Mr M W. GREIG, are autho TK, Kordeler & Co.3⁄41⁄2"UHAMPAGNE,rized to Sign the name of our Firm per
Carte Blanche.
Procuration at Foochow, and. Mir F. E. ELWELL at Amoy.
RUSSELL & Co.,
JOHN DURAND & Co.'s ULARETS and
WHITE WINES,
STARTUP & KENTISH'S PORTS and
SHERRIES,
MOTLLON & Co.'s COGNAOS, 1,2, 3 Stars. BLANOHY FRERES & Co.'s OOGNACS. JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co. Hongkong, April 9, 1877.
NOW READY.
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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, A to K, with Introduction. Royal_870,, pp. 202,--By ERNEST JOEN ETTEL, Ph.D. Tilbingen.
Price: Two Dollars and a Half. To be had from Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Mosers KELLY & WALSE, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instruo- Ttions from W. H. Mossor, Esq.,
Marshal of the Vice-Admiralty Court of Hongkong, to sell by Public Auction, on MONDAY,
the 9th day of July, 1877, at Noon, on Board-
The American Barkentine
"ROSINA,"
del
China, June 1, 1977.
NOTICE.
Sign our Firm per Procuration. TR, F. C. DITTMER is authorized to
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 23, 1877,
NOTICE.
MOTARD OF My UF 7109, during my R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the Temporary Abience from the Colony,
R. R. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of shipping. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.-
Intimations.
PIANOS, Etc.
TUNED AND REPAIRED,
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A. HAHN,
Care of Messrs LANE, CRAWFOżn & Co.,
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Measa CHAS. J. GAUFF & Co. Hongkong, June 8, 1877.
THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Undersigned having been Appoint- Ted AGENTS of the above Company
st HONGKONG and FOOCHJW," are
日五十月五年丑丁
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
· Tho ́A 1 American Schooner
"PANOLA!"
LUNT, Master, will lead here for the above Fort, and will have early despatch,
For Freight, apply to
BUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCI500.
The A 1 British Barque
"FORMOSA,
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P. HYLAND, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and
prepared to accept Risks and Israe Policies will have early despatch.
by any First-Ola Steamers, at current ratos, Payable either here, in LONDON, in LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the EAST,
BIRLEY & Co., Agents,
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Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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MHE Undersigned has been Appointed THE
AGENT at this Port for THE POST-fter the 28th of May, Dr. TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUR ROOMS will be on the Ground Floor of STOUT'S Consulting and Operating ANCE COMPANY (LIMITED).
W. H. NOTLEY. Hongkong, June 6, 1877.
intimations.
KWONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,
Have always on hand for Sale every description of COAL at Moderate Prices.
Mr ASTON has been appointed Manager, and all Orders addressed to him at 67, Praya, or to Mr Far Jack, at 30, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate atten
Hongkong, March 19, 1877,
Of 406 Tons Register or thereaboutation. as she now lies in the Harbour of Hong- kong, with Two Suits of Working SAILS, One Suit NEW SAILS Current Depopit Amounts at the rate 1,500 superficial feet LUMBER, PRO.
balance.
INTEREST. ALLOWED
On Fixed Deposits :-
For months, 2 per cent, par annum.
6
"
4 per cent.
5 per cent...
LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED,
身
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bansing and Exchange business transacted
VISIONS, CHAINS, ANCHORS, BOATS, and all her Appurtenances.
The Vessel was Remetalled and Re- paired in New YORK, în December, 1874,
and there classed "A1", for Four Years
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THOROUGH CORRESPONDENT
A and ARITHMETICIAN. Desires an ENGAGEMENT.
"Activity," gare of this' Office. Hongkong, May 26, 1877.
NOTICE,
in American Lloyds. She was again ReHE Undersigned regret to inform their metalled and Repaired at MELBOURNE, Customers, that in consequence of the
in November, 1876, at a Cost of about £1,000 and supplied with the New Suit
VREY GREAT ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, they will be compelled TO RAISE One Cent per Pound, Commencing from the 1st July, 1877.
the HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS.
Hongkong, May 20, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE,
R. ROGERS bas Returned to Hong-
DR. ill be ready to Receive Patients on MONDAY, June 25th.
•Office, No. 7, Arbuthnot Road. Hongkong, June 20, 1877.
Now Ready,
"THE OHINA REVIEW" No. 5, VOL. V.
Annual Subscription, Six Dollars and & Half,
CONTENTS.
Chinese Natural Theology.
Notes on Chinese Grammar,
Deer Stalking in China (Concluded from
Page 224)
Chinese Etymology, with a List of Primi-
tives and Key to Shwo-Wăn,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1877.
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FOR LONDON, The 4 1 British Barque
"CHINAMAN,” MACKENZIE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 14, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 4 1 British Ship
**STRACATERO,"
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J. T. MILLAR, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despaton.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 1, 1877.
FOR HONOLULU. The 41 American Bark "HARRIET N. CARLTON,"
►G, T. HARKNESS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will bave early despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 1, 1877.
PPICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Notices to Consignees,
GERMAN STEAMER ALTONA,
MULLER, Master, FROM LONDON via SINGAPORE,
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored
at their zlak in the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whenes delivery may be obtained,
Consignees wishing to take delivery of their Goods from the Boats alongside the Wharf ato at liberty to do so.
Goods remaining in store after the 26th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unles noties to the contrary is given until 6 o'clock This Afternoon.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WE. PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents 8.8. Altona, Hongkong, June 19, 1877.
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GERMAN STEAMER BELLONA, ARBENS, Master, FROM HAMBURG vid SINGAPORE.
"YONSIGNEES of Oargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed, that their Goods are being lauded and stored at thoir risk in the Godowns of the Under signed, from whence delivery may be ob tained.
Consignees wishing to take delivery of their Goods from the Boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Goods remaining in store after the 30th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unleas notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
WM PUSTAU & 00.,
Agents, S. 8. Bellona,
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GERMAN STEAMER GALATEA, BönмE, Master, FROM HAMBURG-viá SINGAPORE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hershy Informed that FOR LONDON,
their Goods are being lauded and stored at The A 1 British Bark ·
their risk in the Godowns of the Under- "ROBERT HENDERSON," aigned, from whenco delivery may be ob GUNK, Master, will load fortained. the above Port, and will have their Goods from the Boats alongside the Consignees wishing to take delivery of
Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Drafis, granted on London, and the of Sails referred to at a Cost of over £200 the Price of their First Quality BREAD Brief Sketches from the Life of K'ang-ming, quick despatch.
shlef Commercial plassa in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1 Queen's Road Bart. Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA. & CHINA.
*..£800,000.
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND,£110,000,
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
BANK'S BRANCH in HONG.
KONG grants Drafton London
the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.
For Sale.
PRESENT TRA,
SHAW MIXTURE, Sesson 1877, will be ready for delivery about lat July,
Price, delivered free in any part of the United Kingdom, per 10 catty Bx, $14; per 5 catty Box, $8.
Early application in requested. Hongkong, June 14, 1877.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having
been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Mesars M. B. FOSTER & SONS, (CHIEF AGENTS in ENGLAND for
and was then certified by the Surveyor to the Merchant Shipping and Under- writers Association Limited, as being fit to Carry Dry and Perishable Cargo to any part of the World. She Carries. 580 tons of Coals or 800 tons Light Cargo of 40 cubic feet, 3,000 piouls of Rice on 14 feet Draft. She is a fast Sailing Vessel, and is in Complete Order for Sea on the shortest notice.
She has Four BOW TIMBER PORTS, two in the Lower Hold 32 × 32 inches, and two in the Tween Decks 40 x 28 inches,
For further Particulars and Inventory, apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE,—Cash on the fall of the hammer in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
The Vessel to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer, Hongkong, June 18, 1877.
SPANISH CONSULATE.
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be BOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Offers of the Marine Department, Manila, on the 6th day of September next, at 10 o'clock, A. M., the Spanish War Vessels "BERENGUELA" AND "CIRCE” (declared by the Government" useless for further service").
Conditions of Sale, Inventory, Form of
the above, pan be obtained at the Ofless of this Consulate,
The upset Prices of the Vessels will be
474
for the
Frigate "BERENGUELA " $20,926.98 Corvette. "ObE”.
5,278.27 and no offer will be received which does not exceed these amounts.
A. FARAUDO,
Consul for Spain. Hongkong, June 12, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
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R, WILHELM CARL ENGEL-
Messra BASS & Co., ) are prepared to Supply M BRECHT VON PUSTAU, Junior,
HONGKONG AND CHINA BAXERY Co.,
LIMITED. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., General Managers, DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Hongkong, June 21, 1877.
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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company Tilbe CLOSED from the 20th to the 30th Inatant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, June 11, 1877. je30
CONSULAT DE FRANCE A HONGKONG.
(THE OFFICES of the FRENCH CON- SULATE have temporarily been RE. MOVED to No. 2, CLUB CHAMBERS, G. BOULOUZE,
Acting Consul Hongkong, June 20, 1877.
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
S
(HAREHOLDERS in the above Office
are requested to Furnish the Under signed with a List of their Contribution
On the Twenty-eight Constellations. Short Notices of New Books and Literary
Intelligence.
Collectanea Bibliographica Notes and Queries
The "King Kiao" or Nestorian Religion. The Shan of the King of Ch'u. Tonio Sol-fa Notation In China. Rata a Delicacy,
Domestic Torture.
Do. Do..
Esop's Fables in Sanskrit and Chinese. Books Wanted, Exchanges, đó,
China Mail Offlse, Hongkong, May 13, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
For Freight, apply to
·
YOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
despatch,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Ship
"HANNAH LAW,” ROBERT GREIG, Maater, will load here, and will have quick
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Clipper Ship
"GRYFE,"
T. ROBERTS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, June 3, 1877.
*** YESSO," >Capt. S. ASHTON, will be do- spatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 26th Instant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised.. For Freight or Famage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
je26apaton.
for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, ceive
in order that, the distribution of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the dist August next, will be adjusted by the Cffice, and no Claims or Alteration; will be subsequently admitted
JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
AFONG, S
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
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ALE and STOUT of their Bottling at $8 and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER B, E, SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
per Case of 3 doz, quests, and $10.80 per Case of 6 doz, pints.
The Superior Quality of this BEER ↳ undoubted, and L. C. & Oo, confidently
recommend it.
Hongkong, May 28, 1877.
FOR SALE.
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have been admitted Partners in our Fut from the First of January, 1877.
WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, Canton, Shanghat, Hongkong, April 16, 1877.
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VICTORIA DISPENSARY. and after the 16th day of November, UTLER PALMER & Co's BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN
Colebrated
SARY will be carried on by the Under signed.
WM. CRUICKSHANK, Mehager, Hongkong, November 21, 1670,
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
BIEMSSEN & COo,
Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG"
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and to
H. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Grest, formerly ATHLETIC CLUE, TAS on hand the Largest and Best collection of Views of China, Pho- tographie Albums, Frames, Cases, e, of supply of very handsome Easel Albums of Russia and Velvet Covers, assorted sizes.
HA
Muminsted Albums for Fortmalta. Tobasso Pouches, in Shape of Skulls, Rate, don and a nice choles of Gilt Mountings for Frames, &o.
Hongkong, March 24, 1877,
FOR SHANGHAI The German Steamship "GALATEA,"
R. BOHME, Master, shortly ex- immediate despatch as above.
pected from SINGAPORE, Will re-
For Freight or Peasago, apply to
WM. PUSTAV & Co.,
Agente B. 8. Galaten.
Hongkong, Jape 20, 1877.
FOR SHANGHAL
The German Steamship
ALTONA," MÜLLER, Master, shortly es pected from SINGAPORE, will receive immediate despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agents,
Bongkang, June §, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR FOOCHOW." The British Bobooner
TRELEVAN FAMILY" will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TURNER & Co., Agente, Hongkong, June 13, 1877,
FOR NEW. YORK.
The A1 American Ship-
HIGHLANDER," HUTCHINSON, Master, will load bere and will have quick de
For Freight, apply to
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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, May 24, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
THOMAS LORD," HALL, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch,
bor Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
Notices to Consignees
8. S. GLEŃORCHY,
·FROM LONDON AND BINGAPORE,
TELE above. Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence sad or from the Wharf or Boate delivery may be obtained.
Optional Bhangbal and/or Yokohama Cargo will be sent on unless notice to the contrary is received before 10 am. To-
ΠΟΥΤΟΥ.
Cargo remaining undelivored after the 27th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents, Bogkong, June 20, 1877.
Goode remaining in Store after the 29th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless notice to the contrary is given before 3 o'clock To-day.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WM., PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents S. S. Galatea. Hongkong, June 22, 1877, j029
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE STEAMSHIP ANBOTO, FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. Steamer are hereby notified, that the Oargo will be landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned (the Hongkong Wharf and Godowns, Wanebi), whenco and from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Goods remaining in store after the 28th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be sent on, unless notice to the contrary be received before 4 p.m. To-day.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Kills of Lading will be countersigned by
MEYER & Co.,
Hongkong, June 21, 1877.
Agents.
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BARQUE CHINAMAN, FROM LONDON.
Hts Vensel having strived, Consigneom mats
of Oargo are requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con. signeen risk and expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
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YONSIGNEES of the following Carto are requested to send fu thela Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take Iminediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
E. DE POURY, Agent,
Ex Hoogly. JOM (iu diamond) 18 bage from Galle,
Cinnamon,
Hongkong, June 15, 1877,