THE
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CHINA
Established February, 1840.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening
VoL. XXXIII, No. 4392號八十月七年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F, ALOAB, 8, Clemente Lasne, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & Gort, Ludgate Oircus, E. C.BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co, 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street,
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-
sou Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
cisco,
generally:-BEAN & BLADE, San Fran- CHINA-Biasow, QUELOR & CAMPERL,
Amoy, WILSON,
NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFOan & Co., and Katly & Wizen, Manila, C. Hxxsaxx & Co. Macao, In A. Da Guaga.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UF CARTAZ,... 6,000,000 Dollars BERRY FUND 500,000 Dollars.
JOUET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman B. Horrius, Eay. Deputy Chairman-F. D. 8488000, Esq. ER. BELILIOR, Esq. | WILEM REINERS, W. B. FORBES, Kay Hon, W. KESWICE. A, MOITER, Eg,
Hongkong,
Bag.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGNE,
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THOMAS JAOKSON, Esq. Manager.
Shanghal, Ewan CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BAKKIES,London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTERNET ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per sant per annum on the diatly
balance,
On Fixed Deposita : -- For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
per cent, 5 per cent.
6
*
.25
12
22
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LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTS.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bansing and Exchange business transacted..
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Gotamercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Axserica, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation, p
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
UTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Colebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS.
Apply to
STEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
A
NOW READT.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I, A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., PP. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EXTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen,
Price: Two DOLLABS AND A HALF. To be had from Mesura LANE, CEAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghat; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Co. have been instructed to sell by ESSES LANE, CRAWFORD &
Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 31st July, 1877, at 11 am, at Her Majesty's Ordnance Stores, Queen's Road East
The following UNSERVICEABLE GOVERNMENT STORES:-
MAIL.
Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
日八十月六年丑丁
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1877.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- Suits at law have been instituted Bges, against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS Of there imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOES BRIL- LIANT" arestencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Stroeks,
NEW YORK, U. 8, An
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND
·STEVEDORE,
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SHIPS
No. 57, Praya Wen
* SKUFFING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS DỲ
COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESA
PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S..
STORES
Old Bedding, Blankets, Brass, Canvas, Copper, Cordage, Horse Shoe Nails, Pony Shoes, Horse Rugs, Parts of Harness, Cast and Wrought Iron, Of the best quality and at the shortest notlės. Leather, Cotton Linen and Woollen Articles, Sand Bags, Waterproof Sheets, Steel, Timber, Tin, Tents, Zine, Great Coats, Waterproof Ditto, Wicker Hel- mets, Cement Casks, Packing Cases, and various Miscellaneous Articles.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery:
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All faults and errors of description to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
F. C. P. SILVEIRA,
Senior Ordnance Officer." Ordnance Office, Hongkong, July 25, 1877.
Intimations.
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No, 1, Queen's Road Fan. THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3%, Hongkong, March 29, 1876,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
CAPITAL...
RESERVE FUND,..............................
BANKERS.
£800,000, ..£110,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, THE BANK'S. BRANCH in HONG-
KONG 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 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.
AERATED WATERS,
IN
CODD'S PATENT GLASS STOF- PERED BOTTLES.
or 82.26 per SHARE, Declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- holders held This Day, will be Payable at HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY, the 27th Instant.
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants. By Order of the Board of Directorė,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, July 25, 1877.
NOTIOR.
RS. G. B. FALCONER, Widow and administratrix of the late. G. B. FALCONER (sole and only Partner of the Firm of GEORGE FALCONED & Co., Watch Manufacturers, Jewellers, do, &c., Hong- kong), and Mr MATTHEW FALCONER Brother of the Deceased, beg respectfully to intimate that they have agreed to CON TINUE the BUSINESS so long carried on by the late Mr FALCONER
In making this announcement, they have pleasure in-stating that they have made Auch arrangements that the efficiency, and high reputation formerly enjoyed by the Firm, will be maintatued to its entirety in all its branches.
The Stock, as hitherto, will consist or EVERY ARTICLE of the BEST QUALITY and WORKMANNUIT, and they hope to be favour
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCH COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
BE Elevanth Ordinary MEETING of
Intimations.
W. BALL
• CHINA' DISPENSARY.
IMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS'. SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATIENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
***PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 13, 1876-
Notices of Firms. NOTICE
spatch,
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
"HIGHLANDER," HUTCHINSON, Master, will load here and will have quiok de-
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
“HANNAH LAW,” ROBERT. GBBIO, Master, will. load here, and will have quiok
For Freight, apply to
sign our Firm per Procuration. FR, F. O DITTMER is authorized to despatch.
SANDER & Co, Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
NOTICE.
MROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
Hand Mr M. W. Gugio, are autho
zizod to Sign the name of our Firm për Procuration at Fogshow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.⠀
VRUSSELL & Co. China, June 1, 1877.
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NOTICE
del
TR, EDWARD BURNIH Will Conduct the BUSINESS of my OrrIcE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
B. H. CAIENS,
Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2; Club Chambers,
wo18 Hongkong, March 17, 1877,
~NOTICE,
Mutua Consent, the Firm of
BFRZIENUS, ROPA & Co. has been
DISSOLVED on This Day.
R. FREERES. G. O. F. RODATZ, Hongkong, June 30, 1877.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 31st Instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur- pose of presenting the Report of the DirecTHE Undersigned, Establishing them- tors and Statement of Accounts to 30th solves This Day as SHIPOHAND. April last, and of declaring Dividends. LERS and GENERAL STOREKEEPERS The Transfer BOOKS of the Company under the Style and Firm of Roparz & Co., will be CLOSED from the 17th to 31st have taken over the Business of the late Instant, both days inclusive,
Firm of FREEEES, RODATZ & Co.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
:
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS;
AN Extraordinary MEETING of the A SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the S1st Instant, at 3.30 p.m., in order to take into consideration a Special Resolution to add a Regulation to the existing Articles of Association of the Company, authorizing
G. C. F. RODATZ. 0. KOCH. Hongkong, July 2, 1877.
NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned has been Appointed AGENT of this Port for THE Post- TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUE- ANCE COMPANY (LIMITED).
W. H. NOTLEY,
Hongkong, Jane 6, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
the Company so far to modify the conditions FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. contained in its Memorandum of Associa tion, an by subdivision of its existing Shares to divide its Capital into Shares of smaller amount than is fixed by its Memorandum,
The Steamship.
“NAMOA,”.
Capt. J. D. PUNCHARD, Will be despatched for the above
of Association, in accordanos with the pro- Forts on SUNDAY, the 29th Instant, at visions of Sections XX and XXI of "The 8 m. Companies' Ordinance 1877."
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary.
Hongkong, July 9, 1877.~
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS 1.APRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 27, 1877.
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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
· Bongkong, June 2, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bhip "MATCHLESS,
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3. C. Dawes, Mastery will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatelu.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Bangkong, June 28, 1877. ⠀⠀
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," Gusk, Master, will load for the above Port, and will havÐ quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
•
FOR HAMBURG._
The A1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY," Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 British Bark
"VICTORIA,"
W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4:1 British Olipper Ship
"GRYFE,
T. ROBERTS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDOEN & Oo, Hongkong, June 3, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
Tho A 1 British Barque
CALDEW?”
Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo
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ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under Agned with a List of their Contribution In order that the distribution of the Nett for the Year ending 31st December, 1876,
ed with a continuanos of that patronage Profits reserved for Contributors may be
ROM the 1st July, the Price of all which was so liberally extended to the late arranged. Returns not rendered prior to
kinds of AERATED WATERS
FROM
will be only FORTY CENTS Per Dozen.
SARSAPARILLA, WATER,
75 Cents per Dosen.
ED. CHASTEL,
3, Wyndham Street, opposite the
HONGKONG CLUB.
Hongkong, June 30, 1877.
FOR SALE.
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TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE- BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND CARPENTERS.
L
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Re
ceived a Shipment of FIRST-CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD, of Different Kinda, and of the Very Best Quality, Suitable for BOUSE BUILDING,
Mr FALCONER, and, in nolloiting such, no the 31st August next, will be adjusted by efforts will be wanting to inspire that son- the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will Edence on the part of their Customers
which was so marked a feature in the be subsequently admitted.
Business as formerly conducted.
The Busdress will be carried on in the old Premises nnder the same Name and Style as hitherto, vizi,
AUŽ
GEORGE FALCONER & Jos Hougkong, July 2, 1877. HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COM- PANY, LIMITED.
will be CLOSED from the 16th to the THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company
28th Instant, both days inclusive.
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A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, July 2, 1877. - THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
HE Undersigned having been Appoint
SHIP BUILDING, and for all kinds of AGENTS of the above Company Work requiring Timber of the most durable nature.
4
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A Good Assortment of Logs and Planks
of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Quality,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1977,
at HONGKONG and FOOOHOW, are
"
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
kel
N and after the 28th of May, Dr. STOUTS Consulting and Operating ROOMS will bs on the Ground Floor of the HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS.
Hongkong, May 26, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS has Returned to Hong- Patients on MONDAY, June 25th.
Office, No. 7, Arbuthnot Road. Hongkong, June 20, 1877.
PIANO TUNING, REPAIRING, &
ADIES and GENTLEMEN Desirous of having their PIANOS REPAIRED
The Steamship
"TAIWAN,"
Captain M. Young, will be de spatched for the above Porta
on MONDAY, the 30th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
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FOR COOKTOWN VIA PORT
DARWIN,
The British Steamer
"OHARLTON"
Captain JoxNSON, will load here for the above Porta, and will leave on TUESDAY, the Sist Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight, apply to
HOP KEE & Od. Hongkong, July 26, 1877,-
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STEAM TO SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.
The P.&O. 8. N, Cora 8. S. ADRIA
will leave for the above place with quick despatch.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
Bongbong, July 27, 1877-
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
The Steamship
OCEAN,” due Immediately from Foo- Grow, will receive prompt
prepared to accept Risks and Issue Policies by the Undersigned, will please oblige with by any First-Class Steamer at current rates, Payable either here, in LONDON, in early orders, as he is about to Return to despatch as aboys, Lavengoor, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the East.
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
BIRLEY & Co.,
Agenta,>
8022
SHANGHAI,"
Orders may be left with Moss Lane, CRAWFORD & Co., of Mosers GauPP & 00.
A. HAHN. Hongkong, July 19, 1877,
For First-class Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agente.
Hongkong, July 1, 1917-
above.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 27, 1877,
FOR LONDON. The 100 d 1 German Ship
"POLYNESIA," SCEWATER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,
MEYER & Co. ⠀
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, July 11, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The A1 Britieb Bark
STANFIELD"}
having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
BUSEELL & Ch Hongkong, June 29, 1877.7
Notices to Consignees,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Notices to Consignees.. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
THE S. S. Glenroy having arrived from the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in this Godowns of the Undersigned, whenos and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary is. given before 1 p.m. To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 30th Instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
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FROM KURRACHEE. MHE British Barque Twilight having ved from the above Port, Cons alguées of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send their Bulls of Lading for counter elgnature to the Undersigned, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenét
Hongkong, July 28, 1877
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BRITISH BARK PENSHAW, FROM ANTWERP.
CONSIGN Vessel are requested to rend In their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
(ONSIGNEES of Cargo by above.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con. alguess risk and expense.
MEYER & Co., Agents,
aul Hongkong, July 25, 1877. FROM LONDON, PERANG AND SINGAPORE,
Tus abore Ports, Consigness of Cargo
a s. S. Atholl having arrived from are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored by the Undersigned in their Godowas, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats, delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless noties to the contrary is given before Noon To-morrow.
Carge remaining undelivered after the Srd Proximo will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta.
Hongkong, July 27, 1877.
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DANISH SHIP DORIS BRODERSEN, FROM SAIGON.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- diate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con signees' risk and expanse.
MELCHERS & Oo.,
Agents.
Hongkong, July 21, 1877 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTION TO CONSIGNEES, YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to sond in their Blila of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected,
FL. DU POURY, Agent
Ez "Pet Ho,"
J. G. No. 1, 1 cass Books, from Marseilles,
Remedios & Coyars
Hongkong, July 14, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. DJEMNAH,
NOTICE. 129ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Gange, from London, In connen- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed and stared at their elik at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing,
BARQUE KAISOW, FROM LONDON.
CONSIGNEES of Carge by the above named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Com signees' risk and expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & Co., Agents: Hongkong, July 23, 1877,
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Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, maless intimation te received from the Con signees, before To DAY, at Noon, requeste tug it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods romaining unclaimed after Stus. DAY, the 28th Inetant, at Noon, will be aubject to rent and landing chargda
No Fira-Instiranime has been effecédé.
·H, ƉE POURY, Agenti
jy Hongkong, July 28, 1877,