THE
CHINA
nstablished
Februİ -
1840.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4431.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
·LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE 6THNET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goxon, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & CO.
4, Old Juory, E.C. SAMURL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nat-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOR, MS
bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-B & BLACK, San Fran- citco. CHINA-Swatow, QUELUR & CAMPBELL,
.
Aft+tɅF# HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc Lions from R. J. MACKENZIE, Esq.,
to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
For Sale.
ADVERTISEMENT.
地球全圖
THE Large MAP OF THE WORLD in Chinese, with Explanations, which described in the China Review, Vol. VL
is
P. 62, as "A Complete Atlas of the Two the 13th September, 1877, at 2 o'clock Hemispheres. Second, Revised and Im proved Edition," is an entirely now work, Pp.m., at the Office of the COMPTOIR It is for SALE in HONGKONG at the MAN D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS, Queen's Road,UTONG (X) shop, above the The whole of the HOUSEHOLD Central School; and in ONION, at the and OFFICE FURNITURE, &c., Com- LONDON MINION CHAPEL, Canal Road. prising:-
PRICE.-Mounted,$2.50.
Unaiounted,.....
2. Hongkong, September 11, 1877. Ke18
English-made Mahogany Drawing- Black-wood Carved Easy Chairs and Tea-poye
Ame, WILSON, Nicholas & Co. | room. Buite, Foudlow, HEDex & Co. Shanghai. LANS, ORAWFORD & Co., and Katy & Wins, Manila, O. Hainan & Co. Macas, In A. da Graga.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--H. Hoppipe, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq.
Esq, Hon. W. KESWICK. A. MOIVER, Esq.
":
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Bhangbal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED, IN Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily balanco
ON
For Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 2 per cout, per annum.
13
6..
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4 per cent.
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35
12
13
37
5 per cent.
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19
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credite granted on approved Securition, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Offices of the Corporation,
Chief Manager,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1877. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
CAPITAL.....
RESERVE FIND...........
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 Blile of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Bankdag and Exchange Business
Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on Do posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
deo
WE GERMAN TO ILLOYD, GERMAN
TE have been appointed AGENTS for AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE CLAS. BIFICATION OF SHIPS,
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1877. oall
NOTICE.
R. F. W. HAGEDORN has CEASED
MR
Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Crystal Gusa- liera, and Pictures.
Ningpo Inlaid Round Tables, French-made Cheffoniers with Glass.
Dining Table, Chairs, Cupboards, Crockery, Glass and Plated-ware.
Iron Bedstead, Wardrobes, Mahogany Marble-top Washstand, Toilet Table and Glass, and Whatnots.
Office Desks, Writing Tables, Shelves, Pigeon-holes, Copying-Press, Clocks, Chairs, Tables, "Paper Presses, and
Counters.
One Patent Iron Safe, by Verstaen. Four Large Iron Chests.
One Houso-boat, with Oara, &c. One Pony Trap and Harness..
And,
A Semi-grand PIANO, by J. Broad- wood & Son.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Fedner day, the 12th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of desoription, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J, M. ARMSTRONG, Auctionser Hongkong, September 6, 1877. Be13
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Auction, in their Salo Room, Praya Central, on.
FRIDAY,
the 14th September, 1877, at Noon,-
Bronzed Kerosene Chandeliers, Table Lamps, Rim and Mortice Locks, Draw back Locks, Night Latches, Hammers, Padlocks, Handsaws, Shovels, Vices, Slater's Hammers, Iron Rules and Squares, Bits and Braces, Joiner's Tools, &c., Curry Combs and Brushes, Carriage Lamps, Linen Handkerchiefs, Needles, Foolscap Paper, Ink, Berlin Wool, Um- brella Frames.
Alao,
20 bags White Beans.
20 bags Oats.
1 cank Hams.
1 Sewing Machine by W. F. Thomas.
1 Tudor Sewing Machine,
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L.,
A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF. To be had froin Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mesara KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to furnish the
Intimations.
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DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
RELIABLE,
D
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
Published every Evening.
日六初月八年丑丁
Intimations.
COMMISSARIAT DEPARTMENT.
SENIOR CLERK is Required, must A Write a good hand, be expert at Accounts, zealous and of good conduct and ability.
SALARY £369.15.0 pər Annum, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Stato for War.
Applications in Writing only, with Copies of testimonials as to efficiency and pro ESIRING to benefit by the world-priety of condnet, will be received by the wide reputation of our Oil, certain platriot Commissary Genoral to the 20th
Instant. parties have attempted to imitate our pack.
C. R. SHERVINTON, Suits at law have been institated
Lieut. Colonel, sigon. against the MAKERS, AND, PURCHASERS of
Assistant Commissary General there imitations. Buyers should be careful
Hongkong, September 10, 1877. to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the
words "DEVOE EFFO CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can. -- THE DEVOÉ MANUFACTURING Co., 50 Beaver and 197 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, USA.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
·AND
JEWELLERS.: NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTE, CHARTS AND BOOKE
$6, Queen's Boad Central flongkong, August 10, 1877.
NOTICE.
1.20
A. HAHN bogs Isave to inform his
Undecaigued with a List of their Contribu-M namerons Pairons and the Public tions for the year ending 81st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per generally of Hongkong, that, by special cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for request, he has now OPENED his ESTAB Contributors may be arranged. Returns LISHMENT in this Colony at WANCHAL not rendered prior to the 31st October neat, in the Premises lately occupied by the will be adjusted by the Company, and no American Consul, claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted,
MIR HAHN trusts to be favored with the continued Patronage of the publloj as he haa lataly received a NEW STOCK_of RE- PAIRING MATERIALS, all of the best qualitles, from England, France and Get- nol many. Inspection Invited.
JARSINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY.
TMPORTER of DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulnes,
and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned bega to remind his Customers and the Public Generally Fowling Pieces, Rifles and Revolvers that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO- GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, TERMS OF SALE-Usah before delivery LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
that he hat no connection whatever with The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors the Establishment recently opened in of description, at purchaser's risk on the Queen's Road, under the Name and Style fall of the hammer.
of APONG & Co.
Hongkong, September 11, 1877. se14]
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
I have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
At a Date hereafter to be named-- The British Barque
"ALPHINGTON,"
of 326 Tons Register or of about 8,000 picula Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY,
The Vessel was Built under Lloyde
AFONG,
No. 3 A, Wyndham Street. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
B015
by appointment, to U. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG;
and to
H. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA,
•
to be a Partner in our Firm here special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIC OLUB,
and in China.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
1886, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyds
Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
PIANUS and
007
"
ments IUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED, PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or Occasionally, wh PIANOS FOR SALE, Now and Second- Band, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LÜDERS and Rüerek, Zeitz-Just Received from Ger- many, and specially constructed for this olimate to the order of the Undersigned,
Orders from way of the Outports in the Bast, will meet with prompt attention # addressed:
Care of Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Mesara GAUPP & Co.
A. HAHN, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
.or
"
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
|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 lant, 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.
JAR B, COUGHTRDE,
Secretary, -Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
nol
and continued in 1868 A 1. for 6 years Hiaction of Views of China, Pho hand the Largest and Best She was Remetalled over Felt in tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of oel London in July, 1875.
assorted sires. Ex S. 8. Tigre, Revolving Tens:One-third of the purchase Standard Albums, Armorial Monograma money to be paid ou fall of the hammer, and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Lesthor, the remainder upon Transfer being Velvet and carved wood Albums, Cases and HE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-
and athome for Cabinet Portraits T
year ending on 30th Jane last, at the only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre-rate of UNE POTED STERLING (1) per sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Share of $125, la PAYABLE on and after Statesmen, the two Chinese Ambassadors FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices in Cabinet and Carte de Visite afzes, of the Corporation, where Shareholders are Coloured Fortraits of English Ladles.
Hongkong, August 24, 1877.
R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the M BUSINESS of my OFFICE, during my Temperary Absence from the Colony,
R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Officer, and Boyds Register of Shipping,
2, Club Obambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE,
Be16
FROM This Date Air EDWARD SHEPPARD
and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho rized to Sign the name of our Firta paz Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F."F. Brwell at Amoy,
Chius, June 1, 1877.
RUSSELL & Co.
del
NOTICE.
MAR, F. C. DITTMER is authorized to
MSign our Firm par Procuration.
SARYER i độc
Hongkong, June 28, 1977,
riak immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, August 25, 1877.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER PALMER & O's
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
FOR SALE
SIEMSSEN & Co.
BERLIN TIVOLI BRRR, in Cases of
WIELER & Co.
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
AH YON, SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. B, Praya Wen. BÚIPPING SUPPLIED WIEN ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORKS
requested to apply for Warrants,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, August 18, 1877,
Bold
KWONG RING OBEUNG & Co.,
COAL MERCHANTS, Have always on hand for Sale every description of COAL at Moderate Prices
Mr Anton has been appointed Manager,
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 baye qulok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HABEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 British Barque **GRASMERE,"
HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
se13ll have quick despatch
DENTAL NOTICE. R. ROGERS bags to inform his
Publio he
tends to vilt AMOY and FOOCHOW in Septeraber and October, leaving HONG KONG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
To Let.
TO LET.
NOS. 4, and 5, PROBILI TERRACE, ELGIN
Apply to
STREET.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LEE,
1OP FLOOR of the House now occupied by Mt A. HARN, at Wanchal. Apply on the Premises,
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
TO LET
THE
Raya J In the sc in to ROAD, at present in occupation of HDU POURY, Esq. Posszalon from 1st November next.
Apply to
JOHN JACK,
East Point, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
TO LET.
THE Dolling House and Offices No. 1 D'Aquilar Street, lately in the occupa Hon of Mesara DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street. The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough | Street,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
TO LET TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately
coupled by the Rev. B. H. KIDD. "Biznes Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished. Houses Nos. 8 and 9, Peddar's HIL
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
Shipping. Steamers.
For Freight, apply to
7
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The 41 German Ship
"JOHANNE,"
Buse, Mader, will load here for the abové Port, and will bara qutok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Blongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 41 Baltish Barque
"GRO, UROSHAW,” GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early deapatoh as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.. Hongkong, July 28, 1877;
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/3 L. I. I. German Ship
GALATRA JARGER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1877.
-FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1. British Ship
"JUBILEE,"
J. HARRIS, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will have immediate depatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Oɔ. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 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.
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
P. & O, S. N. Co. S. S. SURAT, KHEDIVE AND KHIVA,
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND med Vegsels, from London, Bombay
CALCUTTA.
The British Steamship
“HINDOSTAN,”
and Intermediate Pori, and in connection with the Steamer MALWA from Cal- cutts, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in Capt. MACTAVISH, will leave the Company's Goderns, at West Point, this for the above Ports on whence delivery can be obtained from this THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at 8 pm. dute.
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, September 6, 1877.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTÁ
The Steamship
"VENICE"
Chile Rabe, will be
spatched as above on THURS. DAY, the 18th Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1877,
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Barque Caldew.) The 4 1 British Barque
"WINLOW"
Capt. BAREER, will load here and have a quick despatch for|
the above Forta.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Honghong, August 18, 1877.'
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTER”....
Goods not delivered by the 14th September will be subject to rent
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent. Hongkong, September 7, 1877. sold
FROM LONDON AND PORTS OF CALL
THE 3. S. Madago, Test, Meater, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Under aigned and stored in their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Úptional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary is given before 10 am, Tomorrow, the 9th Instaut,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 14th Instant will be subject to reat.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Hills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, September 6, 1877.
Bolt
CONSIGNERS of Cargo per British
Barque WOODVILLE, NIELSEN Maator, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delvery of their. Gooda from alongside.
Cargo Empeding the discharge will be landed and stored, at Consignees risk and
J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Part, and expenses
and all Orders addressed to him at 67, will have early despatuh. Prayab to Mr VAT Jack, at 30, Hing
For Freight, apply to Lung Street, will resolve immediate atten
Hongkong, March 10, 1877,
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice. | ilon.
Hongkong, May 1, 1870.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September§, 1877,"
Bils of Lading will be countersigned by
W PUSTAU & Co,
Agent, Hongkong, September 5, 1877,