THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Vol. XXXII. No. 4409號七十月八年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA, MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALaax, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Geron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & CO.,
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.
Established
February, 1848.
MAIL.
14"+
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned has received instruc-
Oki Jetory, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & ON and after MONDAY, August 15th, Ttions to sell by Fablic Auction, on
Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Bircot." NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas"
sau Mirsal.
We shall offer the remaining portion of our SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCA, Malper Yard. bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Perta generally-BEAN & BLLOK, San Fran
cisco, CHINA-Swatow, QUELER & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foodoo, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY WALSH, Manila, C. Hárman & Co. Macao, L. A. D▲ Graga.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
PAID UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,..... 500,000 Dollars,
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COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. B18300, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FOBRES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. Molven, Esq.
Esq,
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
OKIE MANAGZE,
Hongkong,.. THOMAS Jackson, Esq.
Manager.
Shanghai,. Ewen Cameron, Eng. - LONDON BANERES.--London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Accounts at
A few pieces of SOILED SILKS MARK- ED, less than Lining Friess, 20 Cents A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents per Yard,
Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Conta per Yard, Now White WASHING DRESS GOODS, 15 Cents, worth double,
New Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS LINS, 25 Cents per Yard,
Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Conte per Fard.
White Striped MUSLINS, Slightly Soiled-wore 15 Cents, will be sold at 16 Conta per Yard.
Batistes, French Printed CAMBRIOS, Hollands and Dress Lawns much reduced.
Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about
Half Price.
We shall include in this Extraordinary Sale a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS GOODS at a proportionate reduction.
WASHING COSTUMES, roady-made, from $2,00.
Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and other COSTUMES, from $3.00.
A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING will be very much reduced.
BOY'S SUITS at about Half Price. 100 Doz, Ladies' Hem-stitched HAND. KEROBIEFS, some Blightly Soiled worth buying.
Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS, &a, 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 useful Remnants at Half nsual 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
ON Garment Dopoult Anmum on the daily will be pareAKING AD
balance.
On Fired Deposita ;-- For 8 months, 2 por cent. per annum.
4 per cent.
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13
5 por sent,
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LOCAL BILLS Discounrad.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bansing and Exobangs business transacted.
Much disappointment to many intending Bayora was caused through the closing of Jast Summer's Sale without published notice. We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.
SAYLE & Co.,
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VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
and Stanley Street, Hongkong.
WINES AND SPIRITS,
Drafia, granted' on London, and theTHE Undersigned begs to inform the shief Commercial places in Europa, India, Public of Hongkong that he has just Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's -Road East, Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
.........£800,000. CAPITAL......... 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 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 Currant Accounts and on De posits for fixed periods on terms which may bo ascertained on application:
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE- BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND CARPENTERS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Re-
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 usfure.
· ALNO w
A Good Assortment of Logs and Planks of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Quality.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1877,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have is ceived instructions to Bell at Low PRICES a Small Invoice of LADIES' JEWELRY, WATCHES, &c.—Inspection ls invited,
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR SALE.
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SMALL Twin Serew STEAM A LAUNGE, 35 Feet Long: Built by FORREST of Lonos, For further parts ollars apply to Captain OLARK, on Board British Barque Nimrod,
Hongkong, July 30, 1877,
received by Stoamera Atholl and Cassandra, One of the best selections of BRANDY and FRENCE_WINES, euch as Chateau Lafite, Chateau Looville, Pichon Longueville, Chateau Latour, Chateau Larose,. pints and quarts, &c.
BRANDY.-Robin Frères, blze, rod and white caps.
LIQUEURS from Bordeaux, Curaçao, Anisette, c, &c.
A List of Prices can be obtained on application.
C. L. THEVENIN,
44, Queen's Road. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR SALE.
Celebrated
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SATURDAY,
the 25th day of August, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 15, Wyndham St.,--
Intimations.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
Extraordinary MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above The whole of the Household FURNI- Company will be Held at the Bead Office, TURE, &c., comprising Crimson Rer Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the Covered Drawing Room Suite, Black-21st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur wood Carved Marble-top Centre Table pose of Confirming the Special Resolution and Toapoys, Black-wood Chairs, English passad at the Meeting of Shareholders held made Walnut Cheffonier with Glass, This Day. Pier Glasses, Engravings, Pictures, Bronzes, Vases, Gasaliers and Turkish Carpete.
Dining Table, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Side Board, Whatnota, Glassware and Plated Ware.
Damask Covered Bedroom Suite, Ningpo Inlaid Table, Morocco Covered Iron Lounge, American-made Bedstead, Wardrobes, Marble top Tables, Wash. stand, Toilet Tablo and Glass, Writing Tables, Cheval Glass, Chest of Drawers,
&c.,
&c.
A Cottage PIANO, by Schluter.
And
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary,
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above
日九初月七年丑丁
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT
OIL.
RELIABLE,
DE
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Snits at law have been Instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS OF these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G 00. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING Co.,
AN Extraordinary MEETING of the 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 jy11] Memorandum of Association in such One AVIARY.
manner as to provide or a subdivision whole to be on view on and after Fri-division of its Capital into Shares of One- Catalogues will be issued, and the of the Company's existing Shares and a
day, the 24th Instant.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctionser. Hongkong Aug. 16, 187.
Intimations.
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-
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year ending on 30th June last, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of $125, le PAYABLE on and after FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. 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 proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U, 8, ́A.
Shipping.
Steamers.
third the amount fixed by the said Momo- randum of Association; and to take into consideration further Special Resolutions FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FÓOCHOW.
to alter Artioles 31 and 75 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner re- quired by the sald alteration of the Memo- randum of Association.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876.
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,"
Captain G. D. PITMAN, Will be despatched for the abovS Ports on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, Bt Noor.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT,) The Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
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Capt. THEBAUD, will be de
patched for the above Port CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to- pany are requested. to furnish. the
A. MAOG, HEATON, Undoraigned with a List of their Contribu
Agent. tions for the year ending 31st December last,
Hongkong, Angust 16, 1877. in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged Returns not rendered prior to the 31 October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st 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 be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. · Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
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FOR SALE. HAMPAGNE 1874,
HEIDSIECK & Co.'s
MONOPOLE.
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Bei
NOW READY, CHINESH DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I., A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro., Pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tubingon.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF. To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mesars KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Public Auction, at their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
SATURDAY,
the 18th August, 1677, at Noon,.--
The Steam Launch
"PANDORA,”.
LENGTH, 35 Feet,
TWIN SCREWS,
TUBULAR BOILER.
TWO ENGINES, with a separate Dorker ENGINE for Feeding Boiler,
AWNINGS, &o, &o.
The above can be seen alongside the
British Barque "Nimrod."
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all fatuite and errors of
description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer,
Flongkong, August 16, 1877,
STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
¡HE DIVIDEND, st the Rate of 3%,
Tor 82.25 per SHARE, Declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- boldere 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, Secretary.
Hongkong, July 25, 1877.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Half yearly MEETING of BHARE-
HOLDERS will be Held in the Offices
of the Company, Clus CHAMBERS, on WEDNESDAY, August 22nd, 1877, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a State ment of Accounts to 30th June, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company
Instant, both days included.
By Order of the Board,
D. GILLIES, Storetary.
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having
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FOR MANILA,
The Spanish Steamer
** LEYTE" will be despatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAOG. HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, August 10, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamship
"MACTAN" will have immediate despatch for the above Port. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAC. HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, August 9, 1877.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE,"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ABERLADY,"
J. NICOLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
Foz Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Barque "GRASMERE" HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The 4 1 German Ship
"JOHANNE,"
BUNJE, Master, will foad bere for the above Port, and will have
quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Bougkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The A 1.British Barque
"GEO. GROSELAW," GEO, IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quluk despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The A 1 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 4 1 British Bark
"VICTORIA,"
W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load hore 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,"
J. W. Forn, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
Comdt.DEGIRARD, will be de-will have early despatch.
apatched for YOKOHAMA
been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in shortly after the arrival of the next French
H. DU POUEY, HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of
Agent. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
Meagra HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the high quality of their GENEVA.
Hongkong, July 31, 1877. PACIFIC MAIL 8. S. COMPANY.
NOTICE
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THE DEPARTURE of the Company's PONED to the 30th Instant, at 3 P.M.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents, Hongkong, August 14, 1877.
THE has been FOST
DENTAL NOTICE,
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R. STOUT begs to inform his Patrons Did the Public that he will be ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.
Hongkong, August 4, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Bulg
R. ROGERS begs to inform his
Datrons and the Fablic that he in-
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TIGRE,"
Comdt, LORMIER, will be de- spatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DU POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.'
tends to visit AMOY and FO00HOW in 22 September and October, leaving HONG | the
KUNG about the 18th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
Hongkong, August 2, 1877. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
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COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE,
THE Underalgued begs to remind his Customers and the Public Generally
that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO. CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, are requested to send in an Account LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and of the Business Contributed for the Half- that he has no connection whatever with year auded June 30th, 1877, on or before the Establishment recently opened in ibe3lat Instant, on which Date the Accounts Queen's Road, under the Nathe and Style
of Arong & Co. will be Closed.
By Order of the Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
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AFONG, No, 8A, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. (To follow the Barque Caldew.) The A 1 British Barque
"WINDOW"
Capt. BARKER, will load here and have a quick despatch for
above Ports.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A1 British Barque
"CALDEW,"
Captai W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as
shove.
For Freight, apply to
ROŽARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 27, 1877.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR PORTLAND.
The A1 American Ship
"PILGRIM'
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will load here for the above 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 load here and/or at Whampoa for the above Port and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co, Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
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FOR LONDON. The 100 A 1 German Ship
"POLYNESIA, BOBWAUER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
MEYER & Go.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, July 11, 1877
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Barque
"BON ACCORD,"
W. Scort, Master, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Hongkong, August 1, 1877,