THE
CHINA
Established
February, 1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
With which is incorporated The
就十月八年七十七百八千一英
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4408.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lines Lombard Streat, 'GioRox STREET, 30, Cornhill, GoaDON & GOTCH, Laulgate Girma, E, O. BATES, HENDY &. Co., Old Jerry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
NEW YORK;-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-
dau Street,
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co.
SUMMER OLEARANCE SALE.
N and after MONDAY, August 18th, We shall offer the remaining portion
of our SUMMER STOOK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
A fow pieces of BOILED SILKS MARK-
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEWED, less than Lining Frices, 20 Cents
ZEALAND-GORDON & Goron, Mel-per Yard. bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCI800 and American Porta generally:-Bar & BLACK, San Fran
Cisco. CHINA:-Swatow, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, NICHOLLS & Co Amoy, WILSON, Foothoo, HEDGŹ & Co. Shanghai. LANN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KuLY & WAYBE. Manila, 0. Harzonax & Co. Macao, L., A. Da Őzaga.
Banke.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID UP. CAPITAL,... 5,000,000 Dollars. RABEEVE FUND, 500,000 Dollars.
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CONET OF DIBUTORS, Chairman-B, Boreros, Eg
Deputy Chairman-F, D. SABBOOK, Kaq. E. R. BELISICE, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
W. H. FORKS, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. MOIVER, Esq.
Erg.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. Manager,
Ebangbal, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BARKERs,—London and County Bank
GONGKONG,
INTBEZST ÁLLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 por cont. per annum on the daily balance.
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On Fixed Deposits :-
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
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LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNT D.
A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents per Yard.
Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard,
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1877.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
Or White WASHING DRESS GOODS, DESIRING to Leneût by the world-
15 Cents, worth double.
New Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS.' LINS, 25 Cents per Yard,
Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 16 Conts por Yard.
White Striped MUSLINS, Sightly Boiled were 45 Cents, will be Sold at 16 Cents per Yard.
Batistes, French Printed CAMBRICS,
wide reputation of our Oil, certain
parties have attempted to imitate our pack. ages. Suits at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of thess imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOES BRIL- TIANT are stencilled on the cases, and the Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" We shall include in this Extraordinary are stamped on the top of the can. Bate a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., GOODS at a proportionate reduction.
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
Hollands and Dress Lawas much reduced.
Hall Prios,
WASHING CUSTUMES, ready-made, from 82.00.
Richly Embroidered HOLLAND' and other COSTUMES, from $8.00.
A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and Ladies UNDERCLOTHING will be very much reduced,
BUY'S SUITS at about Half Price. 100 Doz..Ladies' Hem-stitched RAND. KEROBIEFS, some Slightly Bolled worth buying.
Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS,
o., must be cleared,
A Lot of Ladies' Soiled EID BOOTS, will be Sold at $1.00 per Pair.
Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various useful Remnante at Bali usual Price.
A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of SILK and other TRIMMINGS at a quarter of original price,
Twenty-five Dozen of Ladies' SILK UMBRELLAS, at $2.00 each,
DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY will be carried on as usual.
Much disappointment to many intending Buyers was caused through the closing of last Summer's Sale without published notice. We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.
BAYLE & Co.,
Credits granted an approved Securities, al] and overy description of Baming and
Exchange business transactod.
Drafts, granted on London, and the
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
and Stanley Street, Hongkong.
FOR SALE.
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NEW YORK, U. 9. A,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
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CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributora may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- Justed by the Company, and no claims or altorations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
-- LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND, at the Rate of 3%, 9225 per SHARE, Declared at the
chief Commercial places la Europe, India,UTLERALER & Co. Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share. Australia, America, China and Japan,
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T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
No, 1, Queen's Road East,
Offces of the Corporation,
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 Bille discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE- BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND
Celebrated Brands of WINES Bald SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMSSEŃ & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
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NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L.,: A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro, pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Frics: Two Dollars and a HALF," To be had from Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal.
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
0.0. 8. S. Co.
NOTICE,
MR.EM. BLANCHARD is authorized
to Sign the Company's Billa of Lading, vice Mr G. W. BAFFEY.
GEO. B. EMORY, Agent.
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Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
NOTICE FR. EDWARD BURKIE will Conduct the BUSINESA of my OFFion, during my ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Re Temporary Absence from the Colony,
CARPENTERS.
ceived a Shipment of
FIRST-CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD,
of Different Kinds, and of the Very Best Quality, Suitable for HOUSE BUILDING SHIP BUILDING, and for all kinds of Work requiring Timber of the most durable nature.
ALSO
A Good Amortment of Logs and Planks of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Quality.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1677.
Bolla
FOR SALE,
HAMPAGNE 1874
HEIDSIB¢x & Co.'s
MONOPOLE,
DEETJEN & Co.
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Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR SALE,
SMALL Twin Scrow STEAM
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K. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices,
and Lloyds Register of Shipping..
2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
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and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho-
Rhie Dato Mr EDWARD SEEFFARI
holders held This Day, will be Payable at the 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 Directors,
P. A. DA COSTA, Becretary,
Hangkong, July 25, 1877.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK, COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
P
THE Half-yearly MEETING of SHARE
HOLDERS will be Held in the Offen
of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, on WEDNESDAY, August 22nd, 1877, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a State- ment of Accounts to 30th June, 1877..
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ÛLOSED from the 8th to the 2nd Instant, both days included.
By Order of the Board,
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Mesars HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the high quality of their GENEVA.
Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
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THE PRICE LIST
Intimations.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N Extraordinary MEETING of the
日二初月七年丑丁
Intimations.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
·CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. OTICE is hereby given, that the Or
A SHAREHOLDERS in the abureN dinary Yearly MEETING of the
Company will be Held at the Head Office; SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, 31st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the par on TUESDAY, the 16th day of Aagunt Pon of Confirming the Special Resolution currant, at Three o'Olock p.m., for the par. passed at the Meeting of Shareholders held pose of receiving the Report of the Court This Day
of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1877.
By Order,
W. E. RAY,
Secretary.
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POR COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
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By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
A Extraordion MEETING of the NOTICE is hereby given, that the SHAREHOLDERS in the aboveNREGISTERS of SHARES of the Company will be Held at the Head Office, CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the Vitoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 4th to the 16th day of August current (both 21st August, at 3,15 p.m., in order to take days inclusive), during which period no Into consideration a Special Resolution to transfer of Shares can be registered... alter the 5th Article of the Company's
By Order of the Court of Directors, Memorandum of Association in such
THOMAS JACKSON, manner as to provide for a subdivision
Chief Manager. of the Company's existing Shares anđịa division of its Capital into Shares of One. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. third the amount fixed by the said Memo- randum of Assosiation; and to take into THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE consideration further Special Resolutions
COMPANY, LIMITED. to alter Artioles 81 and 78 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner re-
THE Undersigned having bean Appoint quired by the said alteration of the Memoed AGENTS of the above Company randum of Ausoolation,
"By Order,
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at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," are prepared to accept Rieke and Issue Policles by any First-Class Steamers, at rent rates, Payable either hore, in LONDON, in A21LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of
INDIA and the EAST.
BIRLEY & Co., Agents.
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W. H. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE :
COMPANY, LÍMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profite reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
CHAREHOLDERS In the above Office Dare requested to Farnish the Under- signed with a Tast of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1878, 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.
W. BALL
CHINA DISPENSARY.
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TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES. Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Cariton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 18, 1876.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, fo
JUST ISSUED by the Undersigned will B. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS
rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Any Procuration at Fooohow, and Mr. F. F ELWELL at Amog. --
RUSSELL & Co.
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China, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE, VAR, F. C. DETTMER is authorized to
Sign our Firm per Prostration.
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877,
Intimations.
COLOURED WOMAN, Widow,
LAUNCH, 35 Foot Lors, Built by Along Baghsh, Portuguese, and
take effect
from 1st August.
one to whom a Copy has not been sent
may obtain it on Application.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1877. su15
DENTAL NOTICE,
De bolt that he will be R. STOUT begs to inform his Patrons ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.
au19 Rongkong, August 4, 1877,
DENTAL NOTICE.
R ROGERS bege to inform his D Patrons and the Publio that no lu
FORREST OF LONDON. For further parti-Chinese, desires employment as LADY's tends to visit AMOY and FOUCHOW in
culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board MaIn or NURSE. Good references, Address September and October, leaving HONG British Barque Nimrod,
Hongkong, July 80, 1877.
KONG about the 18th of September.
Q, Bb., ears of China Mail Office, Hengkang, Avgust 0, 1877,
蝦鮮 Hongbong, Argut &, 1877,
H. E. 81E ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HORgKong | and to:
OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ArHLETIC CLUB, Hollection of Views of China; Pho- TAS on hand the Largest and Best tographie Albums, Frames, Casan, da, of, asserted sizes. Ex 8. B. Radnorshire a supply of very handsome Essel Albums of Rasela and Velvet Covers, assorted sizes.
uminated Albums for Portrafia. Tobacco Poucher, in Shape of Skulls, Rats, and a nice choice of Gilt Mountings for Frames, &c.
Hongkong, March 28, 1877,
AH YON, COMPRADORN AND STEVEDOBE,
SHIPS
No. 57, Praya West, SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMANS" STORES
of the best quality and at the shortest motion.
Hongkong, May 1, 1870,
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
- Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. The Steamship
"THALES,"
Captain COLEs, will be de- spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 11th Inst., at 6p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AH YON,
Charterer.
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Bongkong, August 9, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) The Spanish Steamer
"EMUY," BLANCO, Master, will be de- Allada de spatched as above on MON. DAY Next, the 13th Instant, at Noon..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents,
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·Hongkong, August 9, 1877.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The British Steamship
"JAPAN,”
Captain H. DE SMIDT, Will leave this for the abovo Porta
on THURSDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, August 8, 1877.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"ARGYLL," Captain Scorr, will be de- spatched as above on THURS- DAY, the 16th Instant, at S p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, August 8, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECÏ.)
The Spanish Steamahlp
"LEYTE" will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAŬG, HEATON,
Agent.
Hongkong, August 9, 1877,
FOR MANILA. (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamably.
MACTAN
will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MACO. HEATON,
Agent.
Hongkong, August 4, 1877.
FOR SHANGHAL
The German Steamship "CASSANDRA,” LANGER, Master, shortly ex- pected from SINGAPORE, will receive immediate despatch as above, For Freight or Fassage, apply to
W&L PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents B. 8. Cassandra. Hongkong, August 8, 1977.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN" will be despatched as above
on or about the 13th Tustsht
For Freight or Paksage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agenta
Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
Prion, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 German Ship
"JORANNE,”
BUNE, Master, will foad here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
** MATCHLESS,”
J. C. DAWES, Master, will load- for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Bongkong, June 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The AI British Barque
"GEO.. OROSHAW,"
GEO, IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
HOLE VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, July 28, 1877,
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark "ROBERT HANDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch,
·For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 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. TarMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"A. 8. DAVIS,”
J. W, Ford, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUBELL khôn
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR PORTLAND.
The 41 American Ship
***PILGRIM”
will load. here for the abovS Port, and have quick despatch."
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 2, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentine
WILLIAM COBB,”
having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will fond here and/or at Whampoa for the above Port and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
·OLYPHANT & Oo. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
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FOR LONDON. The 100 41 German Ship
"FOLYNESIA,” SCHWAUER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to 20
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, July 11, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Barque
"BON ACCORD,"
W. Scort, Duster, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bongkong, August 1, 1877,
MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 4 1 British Bargne
"OALDEW"
Captain W: "PETERSON, hating the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as
abova.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & En
Hongkong, July 27, 1877.