THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established
Februar
1845..
MAIL.
“Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Voz. XXXIII. No. 4406. 號四十月八年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
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LONDON --F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, Grozer STREET, 30, Corthill, GozDON & GOTCH, Ludgate "Oirone, H. C. BATES, HENDT & Vo
Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
sau Street.
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co.
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.
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and after MONDAY, August 18th, We shall offer the remaining portion of our SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
BE
A few pieces of BOILED SILKS MARK-
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEWED, less than Lining Pricas, 20 Cents
ZEALAND-GORDON & Gown, Melper Yard. bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
CHEGO CHINA:--Swatów, Guzzon & CAMFRILI,, Amoy, WILSON, NICROLLS & Co. Foochor, HEBes & Co. Bhanghai, LAKE, Chawton & Co., and KALLY WALKH. Manila, C. Axımosen & Co. Mabao, L., A. Da Gzaga.
Banks.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars RESERVE FUND, 500,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTOKA, Chairman--Bl. Hoppius, Esq.
A mice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents per Yard.
Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1877.
Intimations,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT
OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!
Intimations.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
TOMOE is hereby given, that the Or
NOTIO
dinary Yearly MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the Orry Häxt, Hongkong, THURSDAY; the 10th day of August current, at Three o'clock p.m., for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the Court
15 double.
wide reputation of our Oil, certain New Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS LINS, 25 Cents per Yard.
parties have attempted to imitate our pack. Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents ages. Suits at law have been instituted per Yard.
White Striped MUSLINS, Sightly against the MAKERS AND PURORASERS of Soiled-were 45 Cents, will be sold at 16 these imitations. Buyers should be careful Cents per Yard.
to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING
5 Centz, worth donis DRESS GOODS, DESIRING to benefit by the world-account to 30th June, 167, Statement of
Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
BATILIOS, RAQ
Log.
Hon. W. KISWICH.
A. Molve, Maq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHINY MANAGEŽ, Hongkong,.. THOMAS JAUKSON, Esq. Manager.
Shanghal, EWIN CAMBROR, Esq. LONDON BANKXas-London and County #laink
HONGKONG.
INTAKEST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate par cante, per annum on the daily balanes.
On Fixed Deposlta ;---
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For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent, 1917 5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS Discounter.
Batistes, French Printed CAMBRICS, Hollands and Dress Lawns much reduced.
Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price.
We shall include in this Extraordinary Salo a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS GOODS at s proportionate reduction.
WASILING OCSTUMES, ready-made, from $2.00.
Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and other OUSTUMES, from $3.00.
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 HAND. FERORIEFS, some Blightly soiled worth buying.
Linen COLLARS and OUFFS, FICHUS, &o., must be cleared.
A Lot of Ladies' Soiled KID BOOTS, will be Sold at $1.00 per Pair.
Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various asoful Remnants at Half usual Price.
A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of SILK and other TRIMMINGS at a quarter of original prios, pag
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 bog to notify this Bale will positively Closs on September 1st, 1877.
SAYLE & Co1
Credits granted on approved Securities, sel and every description of Baning and Exchange business transheted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the
India, C
Australis, America, Chins and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Uhief Manager.
No, 1, Queen's Road Earf,
Often of the Corporation,
Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
******* £800,000
GAPITAL................
RESERVE FUND....................................£110,000,
BANKERS.
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 planes in Europe and the East; buys and resolves 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 secertained on application..
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE. BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND
CARPENTERS.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
and Stanley Street, Hongkong.
FOR SALE
jy11]
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
-NEW YORK, U. 8. A.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, August 1,
1877
an16 HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
AND
TOTICE is hereby given, that the NREGISTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 4th to the 16th day of August current (both day Inclusive) during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE
PRECOMPANY, LIMITED.--
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
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1876.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
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HAREHOLDERS 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 proportion of the AN Extraordinary MEETING of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors SHAREHOLDERS in the above may be arranged. Returra not rendered Company will be Held at the Head Offic prior to the 31st October next will be ad- Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the justed by the Company, and no claims or 21st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the par- pose of Confirming the Special Resolution alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. OOUGHTRIE, passed at the Meeting of Shareholders heid
This Day. 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%,
Tor 92.25 per SHARE, Declared at the UTLER PALMER & Co.'s Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders held This Day, will be Payable at the HONGKONG & SHANGHA BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY, the 27th Instant.
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS.
Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
NOW
READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, A to E, with Introduction Royal 8vo, pp. 202.By ERNEST JOHN EIFEL, Ph.D. Tübingen,
Price: Two DOLLARS. AND A HALF.
To be had from Messra LAVE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Mesars KELLY & WALBE, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
0. & 0. S. 8. Co.
NOTICE.
TR. H. M. BLANCHARD is authorized Lading, vios Mr G. W. BAFFET.
Mo Sign the Company's Billa of
GRO. B. EMORY, Agent, Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
NOTICE
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants. By Order of the Board of Direstora,
P. A. DA COSTA, Becretary.
Hongkong, July 25, 1877.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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THE Half-yearly MEETING of SHARE- ROLDERS will be Held in the Offices
of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, on WEDNESDAY, Au,ust 22od, 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 OLOSED from the 8th to the 22nd Instant, both days included. By Order of the Board,
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
By Order,
W. IL RAY,
Secretary, Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
a021 OHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LEŽITAD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, ' ́*
AN Extraordinary MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS: In the above
A Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 21st August, at 3.15 p.m., in order to take into consideration a Special Resolution to alter the 5th Article of the Company's Memorandum of Association in soch manner as to provide for a subdivision of the Company's existing Sharer and a division of its Capital Into Shares of One third the amount fixed by the said Memo- randum of Association; and to take into consideration further Special Resolutions to alter Articles 31 and 75 of the Company's Artioles of Assoolation in the manner re- quired by the said alteration of the Mamo randum of Association,
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Becretary.
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Hongkong, July 31, 1877..
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
日六初月七年丑T
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. STOUT begs to laform his Patrons
and the Public that he will be ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.
Hongkong, August 4, 1877.-
DENTAL NOTICE.
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Patrons and the Fablic that he in- R ROGERS begs to toform his tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW In
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
EUNG about the 15th of SeptemRONG
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE
BUROPEAN AND CHINA-MADE FURNITURE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
Lreceived instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 16th August, 1877, at 2 o'clock pm, at No. 13, Seymour Terrace, the residence of E. NEWCOMBE, Esq.,
The whole of his Household FURNI TURE, consisting of Cretonne and Da mask Covered Settee, Couches, Chairs; Gassliers, Card and Side Tables, Our tains, Fenders and Fire Irons, Side. board, Dining Table, Electroplated Ware, Glass and Crockery Ware, Iron Bed- ateada, Wardrobe, Couches, Mirrors, Washstands and Dressing Tables.
Also,
A Choice Collection of Japanese IVORY CARVINGS, BRONZES,
Azo., 40., ko. Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view on Wednesday, the 15th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE --Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults, and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall
of the hammer.
Hongkong, Ang 13, 187.
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship
"BURMESE,"
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Captain Luck, will be de spatched as above on WED. NESDAY, the 15th Instant, at 4 p.m.. For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
FOR SAIGON. The British Steamer
" AMBOTO,"
aulo
Capt. Baows, will be despatched for the above Port on WEDNES- DAY Next, the 15th Instant, at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AH YON,
Charterer. Hongkong, August 10, 1877. an15 FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The British Steamship
"JAPAN,"
Captain E, DE SMIDT, Will leave this for the above Ports THURSDAY, the 16th Inst., at 8 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, August 8, 1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Camer pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a Tint of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December last, on In order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for an22] Contributors may be arranged Returns not rendered prior to the 81 October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alteration will be subsequently
218 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FE. EDWARD BURNIE Will Condnst the
Meness of my UFFzor, during my
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Re Temporary Absence from the Colony.
LA
ten calved 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 mature.
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R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, ・・・ and Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
B018
NOTICE. TIROM This Date Ir SHEPPARD
He and Mr He W. Ungite, are artha
A Good Assortment of Logs and Planksized to Sign the name of our Firm per of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Procuration at Fooohow, and Mr F. F. Quality,
RUSSELL & Co.
HAMPAGNE 1874 M Sign our Firm per Procuration.
LANE, ORAWFORD & 0%. ; · Hongkong, July 18, 1877.
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FOR SALE.
ELWELL at Amoy,
China, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE
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MONOPOLE.
DEETJEN & Co.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Bel
FOR SALE.
H1D120x & Co.'s
SMALL Twin Screw STEAM
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CON
(ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in an Account of the Business Contributed for the Half year ended June 30th, 1877, on or before the31st Jastant, on which Datetbe Accounts will be Clored.
By Order of the Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
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admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under-
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Hongkong, August 18, 1877. 661 signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, Profits reserved for Contributors may be ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. having in order that the distribution of the Wett been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in arranged. Returns not rendered prior to HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of the 81st August text, will be adjusted by Messrs HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will
be subsequently admitted. del of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., high quality of their GENEVA.
Horral Agents ' Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
Hongkong, May 1, 1877. THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. THE Undersigned having been Appoint Ted AGENTS of the above Company at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," are prepared to accept Riaks and Issue Policles ratos, Payable either here, in LONDON, in by any First-Olass Stealiers, at current LAVERPOOL, at at the principal Ports of INDIA and the East.
BIRLEY & CU
„Agents,
TR. F. C. DITTMER is authorized to
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
Intimations.
THE PRICE LIST
ISSUED by the Undersigned will take effect
JUST
COLOURED WOMAN, Widow. Any
A LAUNCH, 35 Feat Long, Built by A speaking English, Portuguese, and FORBEST of LONDON For further partí- Chinese, desires employment as LADT's) bulars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board MALD OF NURSE. Good references, Addrem British Barque Nimrod.
G. Bh, care of China Mall Ollos. Hongkong, August 9, 1877,
Hongkong, July 29, 1877.
sule
from 1st AUGUST,
one to whom a Copy has not been sent
may obtain it on Application.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1877.
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Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"ARGYLL" Captain Scort, will be de spatabed as above on THURS DAY, the 16th Instant, at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, August 8, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIREUT.)
The Spanish Steamship
"LETTE"
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will have immediate despatch for the above Part,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAOG, HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, August 5, 1677.
FOR MANILA (DIRÉOT:)
The Spanish Steamship
"MAOFAN” will have immediate despatch for the above Port. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A MAUG. HEATON, Agent Hongkong, August 9, 1877.
FOR SHANGHAL
The German Steamship
*CASSANDRA," Laxom, Master, shortly ex- pected from SINGAPORE, will receive immediate despatch as above, For Freight or Passago, apply to
WH FUSTAU Và không
Agents B. B. Cissandra. Hongkong, Anguni 8, 1977.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
shipping. Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 German Ship'
****** JOHANNE,” BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORŃ & 06. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK:
The A1 American Ship .
“MATCHLESS
(J. C. DAWES, Master, will load For the above Fort, and will.
have qua despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The A1'British Barque
***GEO. GROSŁAW,” GEO. IRVING,Maater, will have early despatch as above.
Bor é renght, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ús. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark ***ROBERT HENDERSON ” GUNN, Master, will load for the above fort, and will have.
quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00," Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
*LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 British Back
VICTORIA,"
W. D. TEIMAGE, 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. S. DAVIS,”
2.
J. W. Fox, Manter, will losd here for the above Port, and will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL 06, Blongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR PORTLAND,
The A1 American Skip
"PILGRIM
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will load here for the above Port, and have quick despatah.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.)
Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. (To follow the Bargne Caldew.) The A1 British Barque
WINLOW
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Capt. BAREER, will load here and have a quick despatch for
the above Porta.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, August 13, 1877.1-
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
· The 4 1. British Barque
"CALDEW,"
Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch ́es above..
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & CO.. Hongkong, July 27, 1877. -
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Barkentine ANWILLIAM QOBB,”
baving the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampos for the above Port and have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co»'
anal
Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 100 A 1 German Ship
*POLYNESIA, SCHWAUER, Master, will load hare and have quick despatch,
MEYER & Co.
"For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, July 11, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 41. British Bargus „A“ BON ACOORD,”
W, Scort, Mantar, will have quial despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & UN Hongkong, August 1, 1877,