THE
CHINA
Established February 1810
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening,
VoL, XXXIII: No. 4865.號八十月六年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's, Lune,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & Gorço, Ludgate Cirent, E.0, BATES, HENDY. & UD., 4, Old Joury, H., SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Birest.
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Intimations.
Chinese Imperial 8 per cent. Loan of 1874.
conformity
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1877.
Intimations.
PACIFIC MAIL 8. 8. COMPANY.
THE Company's S. 8. CITY OF TOKIO
Twill be despatched hence to SAN FRANCISCO via YOKOHAMA on MONDAY, July 2nd, instead of on the 80th Instant,
s previously advertised.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, June 27, 1877.
PIANOS, Eto. TUNED AND REPAIRED,
152
NEW TOP ANDER WINE, 185, NG-NOTICE IS with the supulation con- AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW tained in the Bonds of this Loan, the fol ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mellowing numbers of Bonds to be paid off" at bourne and Sydney, ......
par, in Hongkong on the 30th of June, and in London, on the 19th of August next, when the Interest thereon will cease to be payable, were this day Drawn at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, No. 31, Lombard Street, in this City, in the presence of Mr GEORGE H. BURNETT, Accountant of the said Corpora- Care of Messrs LANE, CHAWYORD & CO., tion, and of the undersigned Notary.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Fort
generally—Bras & Black, San Fran-
CHINA-Swatoto, QUELOR & CAMPBELL, moy,WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooches, Hex Co. Shanghai. LAWS, CHAWFORD & Co., and KEY WALER, Manila, O. Hexxsxan & Co. Macao, L. A. Da Guigan la 25 1.
NUMBERS OF BONDS DRAWN. 814 Bonds Net
A
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
85:
1327 2682
15 1267 2521 $794 5044
1288 25
2551 3805 6075 40 1304 2678 3823 6080 3854 5102
PAID-UN CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars.
··RESERVE FUND,-
600,000 Dollars,
Count OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E. Horrius, Esq.
.83
2602 1357 108 1373 2631 3890 5146 129 1382 2658 3901- 5161 142- 1416 2677 3934 6191
3946 176 1434 2889
6216 100
$701 3993 1453
6286
3863 6123
217 1475 2733 4000
6242
233 1492
2701
4006
$208
Deputy Chairman. D. BABOOR, Esq.
258 1501
2774
4040
6298
E. R. BALILIOS, Esq.
WILHELM REINERS,
280 1525
2786
4052 6308
W. B. Fors, Eng
Esq.
203 1662
2802
Bos. W. KENWICK.
ED. TORDI, Esq.
311 1675
4. Molyan, haq
827
357
4078 5340 2833 4100 6358 1592 2800 4105 5362 1605 2802 4130 5391
CHINY MANAGER.
373
1634 2892
4149 6308
304
1660 2001
4163 5410
T
Hongkong, Thomas Jaurson, Esq.
417
1677 2921 4191 #424
Manager.
Shanghai
BWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BAKKEREK. —London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cont per annara on the dally
612
837
balance.
644
480 1684 2968 4217 .6457 460 1707 2978 4227 8477 478
1788 3000 4243 5484 409 1780 3019 4277 5610 617 1766 3027 4288 5530 534 1784 3042 4315 8061
1811 646
3077 4340 8501 675 1822 3052 4359 5597 604 1861 3119 4369 1604 1874 3128 4384 5626 1800. $148 4407 6845 1919 .3182 4425 5677
#12
*$9
19
4 per cent,
669 1980 3168 4484 697 1955 3217 .4474
0688
6700
#
"
10
800
709 1974 3237
6740 781
1904 3260 4616 5760 707 2020 3278 4650 6775 780 2040 3285 4544 6797
•2049 8314 4670 5804
4406
2078 3326 4690
T. JACKSON,
931 Chief Manager.
hear of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Bond Fast. Hongkong, March 29, 1876,
965
2218
979
2232
989
2257
1018
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
7028
817. 880 2086 3358 4601 846 2118 3302. 4637 0878
2184 867
3382 4648 .5888 2151 894
3407 4668 6908 907 2174 3425 4699 5921 2198 3409 4710 6980 6076 3489
5094 3609 4773 6015 2278
9528
4788 2290 3513 4805
6826
: 5867
3470 4724 4750
6035 B060
AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
1047
2306 3679 4839 0077
1073
2333 3583 4860 6094
QAPITAL.***
£800,000.
1092
2346 3610 4871 6104
7117
2864
3621 4897 81281
1122
2397
3652 4001 6155
1158
-2419
3671 4928 6178
178
2431
3681 4904 6183
1193
2455
1210
2465
3759
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
1228
2487
1248
6206 4082
6226 8745 *5016 6277 2604 $787 5029
3709 4966
On Fixed Deposita : --
For & months, 2 per cent, per annum.
$ per cent,
Local Bills Discounted,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transnoted, common fea Draft, granted en London, and tha shief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, Ubina and Japan.
BANKERS.
KESERTE FUND,...£110,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE BANK'S. BRANCH In HONG. Amounting together to the sum of £31,815.
TG grants Drafts on London and
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 Busines
Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De- poslts for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.
Intimations.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
NOTICE.
ȚINE. POST of SECRETARY will be-
on August Dent. Applications, addressed to the CHAIRMAN, wil be Received up to Noon of the 21st July, proz. Salary, $1,800 per Annum.
Hongkong, June 25, 1877.
CHINESE IMPERIAL 8 PER CENT, LOAN OF 1874.
THE
For the HONEKONG & SHANGHAI -
BANCKING CORPORATION, GEO. H. BURNETT, Accountant.
Countersigned,
W. W. VENN, JE; Notary Public, 2 Pope's Head Alley, Cornhill, E.C. jr!]
LONDON, 17th April, 1877.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned regret to inform their Customers, that in consequence of the
BY
A, HAHN,
Mesars CHAN, J. Gaure & Co. Hongkong, June 8, 1877.
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THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
MEE Undersigned having been appoint. Ted AGENTS of the above Company
at HONGKONG and FOOCHW,- are prepared to accept Risks and Trade Policies by any First-Class Steamers, at current Lates, Payable either here, in LONDON, in LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the EAST.
**BIRLEY & Co.,
Agents,
Quizz
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
IS
HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a Last of their Contribution for the Year ending 81st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877. ̈
sel
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Flesh, Standing over 8-feet 4, the tallest specimen of human being living,
Go and SER the Huge Mats of Living
AND 18 NOW ONLY A BOY!
Four Inches Taller than CHANG, "and Three inches Taller than the Great CHOW KEI ZEE.
He will be Exhibited at the HONGKONG HOTEL at All Hours in the Day and Even- ing, previous to his Departure for a tour! round the World.
PRICES OF ADMISSION,................... CHILDREN HALF PRICE.....
Hongkong, June 25, 1877.
.50 CENTS.
25
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
WILHELM CARL ENGEL
MBRECHT VON PUSTAU, Junior,
and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER have been admitted Partners in our Firm from the First of January, 1877.
For Sale.
PRESENT TEA.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s
日八十月五年丁
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Mona from W. H. Mossor, Esq., HE Undersigned has received instruc
SHAW MIXTURE, Season 1877, will be ready for delivery about ist July,
Frice, délivered free in suy part of the United Kingdom, per 10 catty Boz, 814; per 6 catty Bor, $8.
Early application is requested, Hongkong, June 14, 1877.5
FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & Oo's
Celebrated
jyl
- Brands of WINES and SPIRITS,
Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co Hongkong, June 22, 1678,
FOR SALE, FOLLINARIS, SELIZER WATER, In Cates of 60 Stone Bottles,
WIELER & Co.
Hongkong, June 26, 1877.
FOR SALE
15
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. Barkontine
"ROSINA,"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR HIOGO.
The 4 1 British Ship
"DAPHNE"
A. ABENDHUP, Master, will Lave immediate despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
Du svigt apply to
Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
Agents.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner
"PANULA,”
Of 406 Tona Regiater or thereabouta, as she now lies in the Harbour of Hong- kong, with Two Buits of Working SAILS, One Suit NEW SAILS, 1,600 superficial fest LUMBER, PRO-yuspatch. VISIONS, CHAINS, ANCHORS, BOATS, and all her Appurtenances.
The Vessel was Remetalled and Re- paired in NEW YORK, in December, 1874, and there classed Al, for Four Years in American Lloyds. She was again Re metalled and Repaired at MELBOURNE, in November, 1876, at a Cost of about £1,000 and supplied with the New Suit of Nails referred to at a Cost of over £200, ¦
LUNT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
For Freight, apply to
KUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, Jane 23, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 British Barque
**FORMUSA,"
P. BYLAND, Master, will load more for tus above Port, and
ENRIOR & Co CHAMPAGNE, and was then certified by the Surveyor us have early deaga.cz.
Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche. JOHN DURAND & Co.'s OLARETS and
WHITE WINKBEN! STARTUP & KENTISH'S PORTS and
TR. ROEDERER & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,to the Merchant Shipping and Under- writers Association Limited, as being fit to Carry Dry and Ferishable Cargo to any part of the World. sho Oarties 580 tons of Coals or 800 tons Light Cargo of 40 oubio fest, 9,000 piculs of Rice on 14 feet Draft. She is a fast Sailing Vessel, and is in Complete Order for Sea on the shortest notice.
CHERRIES MOULLON & Co. %COGNACS, 1,2,Stars. BLARCHY FRERES & Co.'s COGNAOS. JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co. Hongkong, April 9, 1877.
159
NOW READY.
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L., A to K, with Introduction Royal 8vo., PP. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two Dollars and a HalE,
To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai.
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Anctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will well by Public Auction, in their Sale Boom, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 29th June, 1877, at Noon,----- FRAMED ENGRAVINGS, CASH Boxes, Tea Trays, Table Knives and Forka, Key Ringa, Spectacles, Watch Glasses, Tea Sets, Butter Dishes, Needles, Pocket Flasks, Waterproof Coats, Al- bums,
&o.,
&c., Also,
do.
30 boxes Candles.
15 cases Burgundy, bottled by Alfred
Morton.
16 cases Margaux, bottled
Morton,
25 bags White Beans.
Alfred
|
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, Jane 14, 1877.
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FOR LONDON. The A1 British Barquo
"CHIN AMAN”
►Mackenzie, Mancer, will load auto tur the above Port, and
She has Four · BOW. TIMBER | will have early despatch. PORTS, two in the Lower Hold 32 x 32
inches, and two in the "Tween, Decks 40 × 28 inches.
For further Particulars and Inventory, apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE-Uaah 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,
QUBOTTENANG Avertoneer. Hongkong, June 18, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
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FOR AMOY, TAIWANFOO & TAMSUI.
The Steamship
**TAIWAN,”
Captain M. Young, will be de spatched for the above Porta on FRIDAY, the 29th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
FOR MANILA.
The M
The Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
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Capt. THEBAUD, will be de spatched for the above Port
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery | on SATURDAY, the 30th Inst., at 10 a.m.
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In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors
WM PUSIAU & Co Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai. Hongkong, April 16, 1877.
NOTICE.
FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
and Mr M W. GREIG, are atitho- rizad to Bign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Fooshow, and Mr F. F. | ELWELL at Amoy.
· RUSSELL & Co. China, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, June 26, 1877.
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
del very Choice and Rare Specimens of NEW and OLD SATSUMA, KAGA, and KUTANI WARE, LACQUERED
VERT GREAT ADVANCE IN THE CHALL OF ME E DINTER le authorized to WARE, BRONZES, IVORY CARV
FLOUR, they will be compelled TO BAISE the Price of their First Quality BREAD Ons Cent per Found, Commencing from the | 1ut July, 1877.
HONGKONG AND CHIFA BAKERY Co.,
LIMITED
THE COUPONS falling due 80th June... most of the above LOAN, together with the BUNDS DRAWN for Redemption on that Date, will be Paid at the Office of
this ConFERATION, on and after 60th June The Coupons and Drawn Bonds must be left three clear days for examination.
For the HoneKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Agents Issuing the Loan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, June 28, 1877. CHINESE IMPERIAL & PER CENT. LOAN OF 187&
LIST of the DRAWN BONDS R. A payable in HONGKONG
June, 1877, and in Loroor on the 10th August, 1877, can be obtained by the HOLDERS on application at the
HONGLONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORAZION, Agents Issuing the Loan.
T. JACKSON,
Chic Menager
Hongkong, June 28, 1897,
Sign our Firm per Procuration.
SANDER & Oo. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
NOTICE
as SHIPBROKER,
LANE CRAWFORD & Co., BAVE The Day Established mycolf DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Hongkong, June 21, 1877.
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ROBERT DROSS. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
NOTICE.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM. PANT, LIMITED.
THE
NOTICE
Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 30th Instant, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
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DENTAL NOTICE, and after the 28th of May, Dr. STOUT'S Consulting and Operating ROOMS will be on the Ground Finor of the Hotst DE L'UNIVERS
Hongkong, May 28, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS bas Returned to Hong.
Patients on MONDAY, June 8th,
Office No. 7. Arbuthnot Best. Hongkong, June 20, 1977,
M
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TR. EDWARD BURNts, will Conduct the BUSINESS of my OrrIus, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony,
R. H. CAIRNS, Burveyor to Local Ofios, and Lloyd's Register of shipping. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877,
NOTICE.
INGS, and ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. **Also,
An Invoice of JEWELLERY, com prising: Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, The above are now on view, and will be sold by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 2nd July, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faulte and error of description, at purchasers risk on the fall
of the hammer.
Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
SPANISH CONSULATE,
For Freight or Pashage, apply to
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 14, 1877,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 1 British Ship
"STRAVATHRO,”
1.
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J. T. MILLAR, Master, will Joad here for the above Port, and will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
jri Hongkon June 1, 1877.
FOR HONOLULU. The A1 American Bark "HARRIET N. CARLTON,” G. T. HARENESS, Master, wil load here for the above Port, But will wave early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 1, 1877,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 British Olippar Ship
**GRYFE,"
irt
T. ROBERTS, Master, will load Paere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
A. MACG, HEATON, Hongkong, June 26, 1877,
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
«NAMOL?
Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de- spataked for the above Porta
OR SATURDAY, the 30th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
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FOR TAIWANFOO AND AMOY,
The British Steamer
*** HOLYROOD,”
A. McVICAR, Master, will be despatebed for the abore
Ports on SATURDAY, the B0th Instant, at 2 p.
For Freight or Possage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 27, 1877.
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FOR SHANGHAL
The British Stearathip
*MIKADO >BARCLAY, Master, shortly ex- pected from SINGAPORE, Will
161810 be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at receive immediate despatch as above.
THE Undersigned has been Appointed AGENT at this Port for THE Posi- TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUR ANCE COMPANY (LIMITED),
Hongkong, June 8, 1877.
N
W. H. NOTLEY,
the Offices of the Marine Department, Maslia, on the 8th day of September next, at 10 o'clock a., the Spanish War Vessels "BERENGUELA" AND "CIRCE" (declared by the Goverment tireless for further service").
Conditions of Bala, Inventory, Form of Tender, and all other Particulare respecting the above, can be obtained at the Offoes of this Consulate,
VICTORIA DISPENSARŤ.
The upset Prices of the Vessels will be and after the 16th day of November, for the 1876, and until further notios, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN
signed.
WM. CRUICKSHANI, Manser Hongkong, November 21, 1876.
Frigate "BERENGUELA” $20,328.98 Corvette 5,278.37 and no offer will be recolved which does not
exceed these attiounts, P
A. JARAUDO, Hongkong, June 19, 1997,
For Freight or Famage, apply to
WL. PUSTAU & Co.,
Agente B.-B. Mikado. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
FOR WLADIWOSTOCK AND NICOLAJEFSE.
The German Steamship, ATALANTA,"
PETERSEN, Master, shortly expected from SINGAPORE,
will have immediate despatch as abov For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSBEN & Co., Agents,
"ria] Hongkong, June 26, 1877.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 09.
Hongkong, June 2, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"HIGHLANDER,"
HUTCHINSON, Master, will load inere and will have quick de-
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, May 24, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 American Ship
*THOMAS LORD,” HALL, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch.
Fur Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
FOR LONDON.-- The A1 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON" GUNN, Mastor, will load for the above Port, and will have quick dunpatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1877. '
despatch.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 British Ship
"MANNAH LAW,” ROBERT GABIO, Manter, will load here, and will have quick
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & US,
Bongkong, June 2, 1877.
WASHING BOOKS
(In English and Chinese, ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the tins W of Ladles and Gentlemen, are 997 rindy at this Offico-Price, $1 each
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