THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4705. 就二月八年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON :-F. ATGAR, &, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, GEORGE SZERET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate Qirous, E. C. 4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMBEL DEACON &
ORA DIL DE COEX 00., 150 & 164; Leadenhall Streat,
PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSTY,
19, Rig Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
asu Street.. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTH, Molm -bourns and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally :---Braw & BLACK, San Fran- ||
eitco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—ÑAYLE & Co Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., "Muhija, CHINA:Macao, Messis A., A. DE MELLO
& Co1 Swatow, CAMPERLL
Anwy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai, LA CHAWrony & Co., and KALLY
Wazan. Yokohama, Lanz, CRAW TORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars.
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· RESERVE. FUND,.............. 1,000,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Heq. Deputy Chairman W, E. Fozens, Leq. E. K. BELLLION, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Esq. B. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM REIEBRA,
Esq. Heq.
E. HOFFIUS, Esq. W. S. Touro, Esq.
Hon. W, KESWICK,
ÜHLEN. MANAGER.
Hongkong,...Thomas JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,..........................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.`
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily
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balanco.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum. -
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4 per cent,
12
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5 per cent.
*LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Oredits granted on approved Sucuritles, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
L
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1 Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 27, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
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(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits,
At 3 months' notice 3% per annum.
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D. A" J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager..
Oriental Bank Corporation,.. Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND
£800,000, .£150,000,
Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducte all kinds of Banking and Exabango Business.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1878.
FOR
For Sale.
SALE.
LATE ARRIVAL STADIES and GENTLEMEN'S RIDING WHIPS.
YHUBB'S CASH and DEED BOXES.
RODGZES & SONS Celebrated CUT- LERY.
MAPPIN BROS.” GENTA DRESSING
GENT CASES.
WATERLOW'S & DE LA RUE'S STA- TIONERY.
BILLIARD CLOTHS, and BILLIARD CHALK.
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BILLIARD CUE CEMENT and TIPS. TABLE GLASSWARE &CROOKERY, BRUSH-WARE of all Kinde. ALBUMS.
NOVELS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PRESEN- TATION BOOKS, 'de.
FINE KENT HOPS.
MALT.
CARBOLIC ACID.
CAUSTIC SODA.
CHLORIDE OF LIME,
CROSSE BLACKWELL'S CELEBRATED HOUSEHOLD
STORES.
California SODA CRACKERS.. Family PIG PORK in kegs.
Family MESS BEEF in kegs.
Compressed CORNED BEEF.
Compressed OX TONGUES.
HAM, BARCELONA and PEA NUTS,
, .,
TEYSBONNEAU'S FRUITS, in BRANDY, NOYEAU, and JUICE.
French JAMS and JELLIES. "O. K. BOURBON WHISKEY (Bottled by L. A. & Co.)
Bass's ALE, in pints and qts., bottled by Cameron and Saunders.
GUINNESS'S STOUT, in pints and qts., bottled by E. & J. Burke.
BARCLAY & PERKINS' PORTER, in Kilder- kins and Hads.
CLARET, in Cask.
220
CARBOLIC ACID, the best disinfectant.
PORCELAIN, ICE PITCHERS.
KEILLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE..
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEYRON'S CAFETIERES.
CERCIER and ADET'S CLARETS. Bass's ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, bottled by Foster.
French JAMS.
Scotch OATMEAL,
FosTaR's Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN-GRASS SEED.
TEA TASTER'S CUPS, POTS, SOALES and TIME GLASSES.
FORTER'S Bottled ALE und STOUT.
French SUMMER SHOES.
CHRISTY'S HATS.
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BASS'S ALL and GUINNESS' STOUT, bottled by Foster
FEARS' TOILET SOAP."
English HANS.
FOSTER's Bottled. ALE and STOUT.
SPARKLING BURGUNDY..
CHOICE PORT for Invalide.
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT, ——
OURACAO, MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE.
HENDRIES' PERFUMERY.
日國初月七年寅戊
Intimations.
CHINA FIRE-INSURANCE COM
PANY, LIMITED.
APJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri butions for the year ending 8lat Desember last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors disy- be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
OUMPÁNY, LIMITED.
JAMAICA
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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THE Ordinary Half-Yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be Held
BANS'S ALE, by Foster, highly recommended for purity, and in the Offices of the Company, Club Cham-
the extreme Care used in Bottling.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, July 17, 1878-
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
tions from H. M. Naval Store- keeper, to sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th August, 1878, at 11 am., at M. Naval Yard,-
Sundry Condemned Naval and Victu- alling STORES, comprising
intimations.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the Or Ndinary Half years MEETING of the
SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION Hong, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of will be Held, at the CITY HALL, Hong-
Augnat next, as THREE O'CLOCK p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Reports of the Court of Directors, together with a Stata ment of Accounts to 30th June 1878,
By Urdor of the Court of Directors, -
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 28, 1878.
·HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Old Wrought Iron, Hoses, Glass, Rags, Boots, Biscuit Dust, Chocolate, Peas Tobacco.
Flannel, Duck, Sarge, Shoes, Library Books, Implements, etc., eto,
And,
I Iron Lathe,
TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7 The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errore
fall of the hammer.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, of demription, at purchaser's risk on the Hongkong, July 19, 1878.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES OAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 its
Loaves)
CUT LOAF SUGAR.
CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patout). CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark O. S. R: (in diamond) a lìII*.'
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark 0. S. R. (in diamond) A fI(*.
Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) ✅ 11*.
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) A E
COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. fin diamond) BI.
GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES.
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SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 45°, 30o, O. P., and Naval. ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST. AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones.. BONE TAE (apreventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONE TALLOW."
Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit Customers,
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER, ・・
UHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,
East Point,
Bongkong.
March 6, 1878.
FOR SALE.
JOKE and TAR in Quantities to BATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DECK, at CBAP Rans
POSITS,
On QUERENT Accounts, 2 per cunt, por
annum on the dally balanca
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
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J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, July 26, 1878,
NOTICE.
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Undersigned have received instruc- tions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, the-Premises, at Noon, on
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on
TUESDAY,
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REGISTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 3rd, to THURSDAY, the 15th August next (both days Inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors, T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 26, 1878, CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT LOAN OF 1877.
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the 20th of Angaat next,-
hereby given that the" All the VALUABLE LAND, HOUSES, NDEFINITIVE BONDS of the above do, do, nitrate at the Port of TAMSUI, TUAN are now Ready, and can be obtained FORMOSA, and known as the PAOU-at the Office of the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI SHUN PROPERTY, in TWO LOTS. BANKING CORPORATION, in Exchange for Lot 1 Consisting of GODOWNS, DWEL the Provisional Certificates issued in Hong- LING HOUSE, GARDENS, STABLING | kong. &c., &o.,
Let à a plot of UPLAND GROUND vary suitable for building purposes.
For particulars of property, and terms of sale, apply to
ELLES & Co.
Tamsul, 28th July, 1878,
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Intimations,
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3%, or $2.25 per SHARE, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders held This Day, will be Payable at suit the Bonezone & Shanghat BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY Next,
Apply to
GAS COMPANY, West Point. Hongkong, June 10, 1878.
B019
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For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
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á per cent.
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20
5 per cent.
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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.).
THE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has resolved instruc- tions to sell by. Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
CAPITAL, 750,000- RESERVE FUND,...£131,560.10/Balea Roome, Queen's Road,
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK,
RATES
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DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
Deposita. For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum
4 per cent. 5 per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bill payable in Hongkong, and makes advances 'on approved Banking Securition.
Present Rate of Discount for approved short night soceptances,.............6% per annum. Rates for Advances, according to term required, may be macertained on application,
B. H. NELSON, Manager
Hongkong, August 1, 1876,
| the 26th Instant.------
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warranta, By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A DA COSTA, Becretary. Hongkong, July 24, 1878. --
CAPE D'AGUILAR LIGHT-HOUSE,
WANTED.
the 6th August, 1878, at 2 p.m., at hisY FORTY DOLLARS a Month THIRD LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER
Candidates abould send in their Names to the CoLONIAL SECRETARY before the 15th of August, giving particulars of Age and previous Services, together with Test | monials.
A Small Selection of CHINESE. and JAPANESE CURIOS, the Property of a well-known Collector,
Consisting of: Old Porcelain Vases, Dishes, Flates, to do. A fine salec tion of Chin-chew Ware, including some unique Specimens, Bronzes, Nitchkis,
60, 1.
Cataloguer will be issued, and the whole will be on view on and after Mon day, the 8th August
TEBES OF SALE-ORash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lota, with all faults and error of descrip tian, at Purchasar risk on the fall of the
ahmer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
Henskas, July 30, 1875.
desirable. Further particulare can be ob 4 knowledge of Chinese Colloquial i ained upon appisilon to the Harbour
By Command,
Piastow
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE
$28
All BONDS not applied for before 31st of August next, will be Returned to the London Office of the Corporation, where they can be had on Application,
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
bers, on TUESDAY, August 20th, at 3.M., for the purpose of foooiving the Report of Dirootors, and a Statement of Ascounts to 30th June, 1978.
The Traunfer BOOKS of the Company will be -CLOSED from the 6th to the 20th August, both days included.
By Order of the Board,
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
Hongkong, July 22, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
MONTHLY LINE,
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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, 'SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, -(TAKINO-CARGO AND PASSENGERS-FOR THE USUAL PORTS.)
The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Chartered Steamship
"CHARLTON," JNO. JOHNSON, Commander, will be de- spatched as above on the 3rd Proximo, at 3 par
For Freight or Fausage, apply to
"GEQ, R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, July 18, 1878,
FOR SHANGHAI-(DIRROT), The Steamship
su3
** STRATÈLEVEN,” Captain PEARSON, will bo de- spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 3rd Instant, at 6p.m.
For Freight of Passage, apply to -~
DAVIS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.)
The Steamer
ARGENTINO"
and
will be despatched on the 3rd Proximo.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship -
“YESSO,"
TATANK
Capt. S. ASHTON, will be de T. JACKSON,
spatched for the above Ports, Chief Manager. on SUNDAY, the 4th Inst, at 10 am.
For Freight or Passage, apply to 304 Hongkong, July 30, 1878,
ĎOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Uɔ. - CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Office as requested to Furnish the Under
Burned with Iding 1st De Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1877, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August nests will be adjusted by the Office, and-no-Claims or Alterations will be sub". sequently admitted.
FAI
JARDINI, MATHESON & CO.
General Agents. Hongkong, July 12, 1878. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE Yzan 1877.
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** FOR SİNGAPORE, BRISBANE,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"NORMANBY"
will be despatched as above
on TUESDAY, the 18th August.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 31, 1876.
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship pany are requested to Furnish the
TANAIS," CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
Commandant La MAROELLE, Will Underaigned with a List of their Contribe-
be despatched for YOKOHAMA tions for the Year ending 31st December shortly after the arrival of the neat French last, in order that the distribution of Mail. TWENTY PER DENE, (20 %) of the
H. DU POUEY, Profita reserved for Contributors may be
Agent the 31st October next, will be adjusted by arranged. Returns not rendered prior to Hongkong, July 27, 1878. the Company, and no Claims or Alterations
NOTICE. will be subsequently admitted,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
*DJEMNAH," Comteandant MONGs, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managera Hongkong, August 2, 1878.
NOTICE,
TEE OFFICES of the Undersigned have been tonyporarily REMOVED
DR. ROGERS begs to Ini hai that by to the foliage by Mesas Mazson & Co abortly after har arrival from Europe.
has RETURNED, and is now ready formerly occupied NORTON CO
to Regelre Patients at No. 7, AspuZINOT
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BOAR
Hoogkery, July 4, 1978,
LANDSTEIN & Ca
BUL5 Bongkang, July 15, 1878,
H. SU PODEY, Agent, Hongkong, July 27, 1878.
PRICE, $24.. PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Steamers,
FOR TOKOHAMA & HIOGO,⠀⠀
The British Steamer "CITY OF SANTIAGO," shortly expected from SINGA FORE, will have quick de
patch as above.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & 0, Agente
Hongkong, July 29, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamer
"MADRAS,”
Capt RICHARDSON, will load here for the above Ports, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEEN
Hongkong, July 29, 1878,“
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A1 British Barque CHARLOTTE ANDREWS! Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
“JOSEPHUS, ROGERN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will. have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Clipper Ship “SIR HARBY PARKES,” PS. CHAPMAN, Mantor, having Cargo engaged, will meet with quick the greater portion of her
despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, June 12, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Bark
"SILAS FISH,” WILLIAMS, Master, will load bare for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDÖRN & 0... Hongkong, July 30, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 3/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO,"
STAPLES, Mastar, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U., Hongkong, Jaly 30, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
Tho 41 Amerloan Schooner... "OHARLES L, PEARSON," SWAIN, Master, will load hero Cry for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0.
Hongkong, July 10, 1878.
FOR HONOLULU,
The A-1 French Bark
"JEANE PIEBRE” LEGASSE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and are immediate despatah. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1878,
FOR BAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 Ship
SIR OHARLES NAPIER" FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight or Paste, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.,
Agents
Hongkong, June 17, 1678,
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark
ANNIE LORWAY," BENJAMIN GALES, Master, will load here, and will have quicks
despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & CA Hongkong, July 1, 1876,
FOR LONDON, The A1 Briah Bark
"KENTON"
COLVIN, Mastor, will load here, and will have immediate det
spaton for the above Port, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON Hongkong, June 30, 1878,