THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4420. 號六月九年七十七百八千一英 HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1877.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON-F. Aldar, &, Clement's Lunc,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30,
· Cornhill, Gondon & Goron, Ludgate Circus, E, C. BATES, HENDE & Co.,
Old Jewry, R.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Bersot. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nar-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND HAW ZEALAND-GORDON & Goro, el bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-BEAN & BLLOK, San Fran
cisco.
CHINA: Stator, QUELCH CAMPBELL Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HEDER & Co. Shanghai, LANK, CRAWFOan & Co., and Kenzy &WAzen. Manila, 0. Ráшse & Co. Macao, L.A. DA GELLA,
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COVET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman- BOFPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. F.R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILKELE REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Esq, Hon. W. KESWICK, ED. TOBIN, Esq. A. McIVER, Esq.
ÜHIEF MANAGER,
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Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
Intimations.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT WATOR AND
OIL
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
the 7th September, 1877, at Noon-
Green-Peas, Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Foolscap Paper, Shoes, Paint and Tooth Brushes, Gentlemen's and Ladies' Silk
ESIRING to benefit by the world- Umbrellas, Steel Umbrella Frames, Ms D
wide reputation of our Oil, certain rino Drawers, Merino Socks, Linen Hand- kerchiefs, Sewing Needles, Pins, Walk-parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ing Sticks.
ages. Sults 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 oases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can.
Also,
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100 One-catty tins Magenta Dye.
48 tins Ammoniated Phosphate, a first- rate dressing for Flowers and Plants.
10 cases Oregon Champagne Cider.
3 bales Linen Bags, 40 by 20 inch. 10 Fairbank's Scales, to weigh 400, 600, 900, 1,200, and 1,400 lbs. 50 sacks Fresh California Oata.
&c., TERMS OF SALE-Cask before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.17. The Lot or Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
ke.
Hongkong, September 4, 1877.. 307
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Hongkong.............THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. THE Undersigned has received
MANAGER,
Shanghai,..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--London and County
Hank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING 0...
80 Boayer and 137 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U, S. A jy11].
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
AND JEWELLERS.
日九十月七年丑丁:
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
THE Bay Australian Mare "GIROFL,"
quiet to Ride or Drive.
HORSE REPOSITORY.. Hongkong, Sopteniber 3, 1877,
Apply to
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
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46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
W. BALL
CHINA DISPENSARY.
IMPORTER CHEMICALS, DRUGGESTS BUNDRIES, TOULANT
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- OINES" AND "PERFUMES,
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
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FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Colebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
FOR SALE. ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of
4 Doz, Quarts.
WIELER & Co.
BB
Hongkong, August 20, 1677.
NOW READY. CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTER,”
J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co... Hongkong, September 3, 1877, oc8
Notices to Consigness.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. 8. SINDE.
NOTICE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Seynic, from London, in conneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed
Near the Canton Steamer's Whats. A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part Land stored at their riak at the Company's
Hongkong, July 18, 1976,
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE THE Undersigned hegn to remind his Oustomers and Pablle Generally COMPANY, LIMITED.
that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and that he has no connection whatever with the Establishment recently opened in Queen's Road, under the Name and Style
AFONG, of APONG & Co.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- instrac-pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- Esq.,tions for the year ending 31st December
tions from R. J. MACKENZIE, to sell by Public Auction, on TUESDAY,
last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered
the 11th day of September, 1877, at prior to the 31st October next will be ad- 2 o'alock p.m., at his Residence Besu-justed by the Company, and no claims or regard,"
alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD-
ON Current Deposit Account the daily URNITURE, Comprising
of 1 per cent. per annum on
balance,
For Fixed Depoalts:-
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
6
12
"
37
非
4 per cent,
5 per cent.
LOUAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
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Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on Louden, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
Offices of the Corporation,
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND..................................
£300,000. ..£110,00).
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
English-made Rosewood Morroco Covered Drawing-room Suites.
French-made Pear-wood Marble-top Centre Table and Side Tables, French made Pear-wood Card Tables and Corner Cupboards.
Black Marble Mantel-piece Clock with Bronze Figures, Bronzes, Ornaments, Carpets, and Hearth Rugs
Handsome Pier Glasses, from 7 ft by ft. to 9 ft. by 5 ft., and Engravings French Oak Dining Table and Side boards.
Teakwood Dining-room Chairs. Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Sets, Glass-ware and Plated-ware.
English-made Mahogany Bed-room Suite, Mahogany Wardrobes, Wooden and Iron Bedsteads, Mahogany Marble- top Wasbatands, Choval Glass, and Marble top Tables
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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A. SECOND BONUS OF EIGHT per Cent upon Contributions for the Year 1876 will be Payable on MONDAY Next, the 10th Instant.
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after 8th
Instant
By Order of the Board,
E. MOURE,
Act. Becretary.
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A Semi-grand PIANO, by PLEVEL | HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING WOLFr & Co., Paris.
And,
An American BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, Cues, &c., complete.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 10th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lota, with all faults and errors of THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-description, at purchasers' risk on the fall T KONG grants Drafts in London of the hammer,
;
the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; boys 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.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
TR. F. W. HAGEDORN has CEASED
and in China,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
001
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 4, 1877. well
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
At a Date hereafter to be named, The British Barque
"ALPHINGTON,"
CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Так
ПHE DIVIDEND declared for the Half. year ending on 30th Jane laat, of the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of $125, is 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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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
BAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to furnish the
No. 3 A, Wyndham Strest, Hongkong, August 15, 1877. s015
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG ; and to
H
A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo, pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen,
Price: Two Dollars and a Happ. To bo had from Mesis LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELIT & Walsh, Shangkal.
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR AMOY, TAKAO & TAMSUL
The Steamship
"HAILOONG,"
Captain J. C. ABBOTT, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 5, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK
The AL British Bark
"ABERLADY,"
#68
J. Nicola, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
H, I. 8. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Strest, formerly ATKLETKO OLUX, TAS on hand the Largest and Best collection of Views of China, Pho- assorted Biza. Ex S, S., Tigre, Revolving tographie Alums, Frames, Cases, &c., of Standard: Albums, Artorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and will have quick denpatet. Frantes, Lics Albums for Cabinet Portraits For Freight, apply to only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statemen, the two Chinese Ambassadors in Cabinet and Carte de Vialte sizes, Coloured Portraits of English Ladies.
Hongkong, August 24, 1877.
DR
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs to inform his Patrons and the Fublic that he in- vends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG- KUNG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
C.
TO NATURALISTS.
E. BEDDOME, Esq., of Somemet, Queensland, will be happy to Oven & CONCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE With Naturalista, with a view to exchanging: Land-Shells and Fluviatiles,
August 28, 1877.
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To Let.
TO LET.
TOS. 4, and 5, PECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN
STRERI Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
Undersigned with s List of their Contribu
TO LET. tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per THE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupa Contributors may be arranged. Returns tion of Moses DOUGLAS LAPAIE & Co. not rendered prior to the 81st October nezi,
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street, will be adjusted by the Company, and no
The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough claims or alterations will be nubsequently
Mto be a Partner in our Firnt here of 326 Tons Register or of about 8,000 picule Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY.
The Vessel was Built under Lloyde special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyds and continued in 1868. A 1. for 5 years,
She was Remetalled over Felt in admitted. London in July, 1875,
NOTICE.
TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the M
BUSINESS of my Orrice, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R. A. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2, Club Chambern, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTION.
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TROM: This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
Fond. Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho-
rized to Riga the name of our Firm per
Tenus One-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being effected. The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, August 25, 1877.
intimations
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Geseral Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Procuration at Foechow, and Mr F. F.SHIPS' COMPRADORE AND Company will be Held at the Head Office,
ELWELL at Amoy.
China, June 1, 1877.
RUBBELL & Co.
del
NOTICE.
TR. 3. 0, DITIMER is authorized to
MSign our Firm per Procuration.
Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
SANDER & Co.
AH TON,
STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Praya`. Wen,
SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMÁN'S STORES
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
AN Extraordinary MEETING of A SHAREHOLDERS in the above) Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 8 o'clock p., for the purpose of Confirming the Spectal Resolu- lom passed at the Meeting of Shareholders held This Day,
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.
sell
Street
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
OFFICES TO BE LET.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Barque "GRASMERG,” HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despateb.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The A-1 German Ship
"JOHANNE,"
BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, RAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Barque
"GEO. OROSHAW,” GEO, IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
- VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quick dospatob
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06, Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A 1 British Ship
"JUBILEE
J. HARRIS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
THE GROUND FLOOR of the Premises will have Immediate despatch.
at present acoupled by the ComPTOIR
For Freight, apply to D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. Entry on 1st October
Apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 8, 1877.
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TO LET ocupied by the Rev. R. H. Kruh. TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, Intely
"Biante Villa," Pokefoo-ints, Furnished, Houses Nos. 3 and §, Feddar's HU,
DAVID BASSOOM, SONS & C», Hongkong, July 21, 1677.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Bongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. (To follow the Barque Coldew.)
The d 1 British Barque
**WINLOW"
Capt Banzen, will load hote and have a quick despatch for
the above Ports.
For Freight, apply to...
ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
Godoway, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Bills of Lading will be counteralgued by the Underaigned.
Goods remaining unclalined after BATUK- - DAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
H, DU POUET, Agent
in
Hongkong, September 9, 1877.
S. S. VENICE, FROM CALCUTTA AND STRAITS,
WING to the delay in taking delivery. of Cargo, Consignees are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned and stored their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
sell Hongkong, September 5, 1877,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE S. S. Yorkshire having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Goods will be forwarded to Japan, unless, notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 10th Inst, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
2310 Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per British. Barque FOODFILLE, NIELSEN Master, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Gooda from alongside.
Cargo Impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
Bills of Lading will be countersigued by
WM PUSTAU & Co.,
Agent.
Hongkong, September 5, 1877,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE S. S. Hindustan, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undaraigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at ongo landed and stored at Consignees, slak and expense,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
Not Responsible for Debis.
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Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Oficera or Crou of the following_Fosssis, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour ;---
TWILIGHT, British barque, Capt. Dalargy, Jardine, uzthenon & Co.
Niaison, British barque, Capt. Clark- Captain.
FORMOSA, German 3.m. schooner, Capt. C. Sobwaer.-Melchers & Co.
ULLOUX, British barque, Captala A. P. Goodman-Borneo Co.
ANNIES. HALL, American 8-m. schooner, Capt. Ches. H. Nelson Douglas Lapralk & Co.
ABERLADY, British barque, Capt. Nicoll Jardine, Matheson & Co. BEETHOVEN, German barque, Captain R. Haje-Melchera & Co.
VISCOUNT MACDUff, British 8-m. solʼner, Capt. Wm. Wright-Borneo Co., Imited. CRITERION, American ship, Captain WV; Lall--Biemsson & Co.
WOODVILLE, Brittal barque, Captals Rialzon.-W. Pustas & Co,