THE
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CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4434, яƒÆLTEɅTA HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1877.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gorcu, Ludgate Oirem, E. C
BATES, HENDI & Co, 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK Aubrew Wow 138, Nat
tau Strest,
توفر
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :———-GORDON & Gowen, Mik bourne and Sydney, N SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BBAN & BLACK, San Fran-
CISCO,
CHINA:-Swatow, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co Fooches, Haper & Co. hang Lann, Únawroad & Co., and Kizzy WALSH, Manila, 0. Bainasua & Co. Masao, L. A. Da Graga,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
ENGLISH-MADE HOUSEHOLD
OF
FURNITURE;
A NEW COTTAGE PIANO, by SCHWIRK; BEAUTIFUL WATER-COLOURS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, $o., &c., Sto
HE Undersigned has received instruo-
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
| RELIABLE,
Ttions from 1. SHYRAFFALLY, ES, DESI
to sell by Pabllo Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 22nd Instant, at his Residence, No. 27, Wellington Street, at 2 p..,
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE FURNITURE, Consisting of: Walnut and Satin-covered Couches and Chairs, Blackwood Marble-top Tables, a zice Collection of Water-Colours, En- HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING gravings, and Chromos, Carpetting,
Banks,
CORPORATION.
PAID UP CAPITAL.......5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman-E. HOPPIUB, Esq.
· Deputy Chairman--F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. Molves, eg,
ED. TOBIN, Req.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong......Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.......EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEBS-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
rats
ECONOMICAE,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack Suits at low have been instituted ages. against the MAKIES AND FURCHASERS of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT are stondled on the cases, and the words "DEVOH MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can.
Marble Clocks, a Large Statuette THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., ("Venus"), with Glass Shade, Bagatelle
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, Table, Side Tables, Pier Glasses, a new Cottage Piano, Dining Table and Chairs, ¡y11]
NEW YORK, U.S. A. Whatnots, Sideboard, Complete Dinner and Dessert Services, Glass and Plated-
W. BALL,
ware,
BEDROOM and OFFICE FURNI TURE.
+
CHINA DISPENSARY.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co. WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS ́AND BOOKE, 46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
NOTICE.
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R. A. HAHN begs leave to inform his Mamorous
public
generally of Hongkong, that, by special request, he has now OPENED his ESTAB LNAMENT in this Colony at WANCHAL In the Premises lately occupied by the American Consul.
MR HAHN trusts to be favored with the continued Patronage of the public, as he has lately received a NEW STOCK of RE- PAIRING MATERIALS, all of the best qualities, from England, France and Ger many. Inspection invited.
Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
in Published every Evening.
日九初月八年丁
Intimations.
PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY.
NOTICE.
THE STEAMERS of this COMPANY Twill be despatched from this Fort in Fature at 12 O'CLOCK NOON, instead of 3 P.M. as heretofore.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 14, 1877,
DENTAL NOTICE.
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Patrons and the Fublio that be in- R ROGERS, bugs to inform his tends to visit AMOX and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG- KONG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
To Let.
TO LET,
007 NOS. 4, and 6, FEUHILI TERRACE, ELGIN
DIANUS and any other Musical Instru
and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
Occasionally
onts TUNED, REPAIRED,
2
Apply to
STREET.
LANE, CRAWFORD,& 00. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LET.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PIANOS FOR SALE, Now and Second-OP FLOOR of the House now occupied
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,
J. M. QUEDES, JB., Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 13, 1877, as22
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
have received instructions to sell
ON Guryent Deposit Account at that by Public Auction,
balance.
For Fixed Deposlis :—
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
4 DAT fant per cent.
19
19
1337
..
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted an approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chlaf Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan,
"T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1877. 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 granta Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Blils 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.
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At a Date hereafter to be named,-- The British Barque
“ALPHINGTON"
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES,
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulzem,
and Prompt Attention.
PRATA WEST, HONGKONG, * Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
of 326 Tons Register or of about 8,000 NOTICE in hereby given that the Ordi piculs Carrying Capacity, with all her SHAREHOLDERSEN of the TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY.
The Vessel was Built under Lloyds special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1, at Lloyds and continued in 1869 A 1 for 8 years. She was Remetalled over Felt in London in July, 1875.
TERMS:Ono-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being effected The Vessel is at Furchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, Angust 25, 1877.
For Sale.
FOR BALE
UTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
FOR SALE.
Band, all in perfectly Good Order, Guarantood.
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LUDERS and ROINER Zeliz-Just Beceived from Ger-
and
alfmate to the order of the Undersigned.
Orders from any of the Outports in the East, will meet with prompt attention if addressed:
Or
Care of Mesus LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Menare GAUT? & Co.
A. HAHN. Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
SHIPS
Boden 1
T
SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
be Held at its Heart Office, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th Inst., at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH Statements of Acounts for the Year 1876, and for the half year ending 30th June, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 26th Instaut, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
E. MOORE,
Act. Becretary.
#e26 Hongkong, September 12, 1877.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
PROVISIONS & OILMANS STORES
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
H.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
By Me a BAZN, at Wazohal, Apply on the Promises.
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
A
TO LET.
THE DWELLING HOUSE IN CALE ROAD, at present in the occupation of Du PouZY, Esq. Possesion from 1st November next.
Apply to
JOHN JACK,
East Point, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
TO LET. THE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, D'Aguilar Street, latoly in the occupa tion of Messrs. DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street. Direwalling House No 10. Bonak.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
TO LET. TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, Intely
by the
"Bisnes Villa," Pok-foo-lam, Furnished. Houses Nos. 8 and 9, Peddar's Hill
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SAIGON. The Steamship
H. LH. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly AzHLETIC CLUM, hand the Largest and Best
"GOLDEN HORN," CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com Hollection of Views of China, Pho-
Captain GEORGE ALTON, Will pany are requested to furnish the tographie Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of
be despatched for the above Undersigned with a List of their Contribuassorted sizes. Ex S. 8. Tigre, Revolving tions for the year ending 31st December Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms Port on or about TUESDAY, the 18th last, in order that the proportion of the and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather Instant, at 5 p.m. Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and
BERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of may be arranged or not it bend Frames, nice Albama for Cabinet Portraits
Quarts.
WIELER & Co.
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
ADVERTISEMENT.
地球全圖
JE have been appointed AGENTS for Large MAP OF THE WORLD TH in Chinese, with Explanations, which
W the GERMANIU LLOYD, GERMAN AND INTZENATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE CLAS- BIFICATION OF SHIPS,-
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
NOTICE.
0011
is
described in the China Reviete, Vol VI,
p. 62, as A Complete Atlas of the Two Hemispheres. Second, Revised and Im- proved Edition," is an entirely new work. It is for SALE in HONGKONG at the MAN-
UTONG (E) shop, sbove the
prior to the 31st October next will be ad-only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- justed by the Company, and no claims or sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JAS. B. OOUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
nol
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-
Statesmen, the two Chinese Ambassadors In Cabinet and Carte de Visite sizes, Coloured, Portraits of English Ladles.
Hongkong, August 24, 1877. ̈
Volume Sixth of the "CHINA REVIEW."
No. 1.-Vol. VI. -OF THE-
For Freight or Paarage, apply to
AH YON,
Charterer. Hongkong, September 14, 1877.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
Capt. TREBAUD, will be de- spatched as above on WED- NESDAY, the 19th Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAUG. HEATON, Agent,
It On Pour und 413 CHINA REVIEW Fongkong, September 12, 1877,
Central School; and in CANTOR, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per
.82.50.
MR. FW. BAGERNES CEASED LONDON MISSION CHAPEL, Canal Road
to be Partner in our Firm here
and in China.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Rongkong, September 1, 1877,
NOTICE.
dol
TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the
quan
Unmounted,............ Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
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NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
M BUSINESS of my OFFICE, during my A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I,
Temporary absence from the Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS,
Surveyor to Local Office,
and Lloyds Register of shipping.
2, Club Chambers,
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
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¡ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEFFARD and Mr M. W. GREIG, are anthe- rized to Bign the name of our Firm per Promaration at Foochon, and. Mr F. T. ELWELL at Amoy.
China, June 1, 1877,
A to K, with Introduction. Royal Broy pp. 202.-37 ERNEST JOHN EITAL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Pria Two Dotlake and a Hazy.' To be had from Messrs LAKE, ÜRAWFURD &Co., Bongkeng and Shanghal; and Messrs. KELLY & WALEE, Shaoghal.
Hongkong, February 6, 1877.
RUSSELL & Co.K
NOTICE
del
Intimations.
-WONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,
COAL MERCHANTÀ, Have always on hand for Skie every description of 00AL at Moderates Prices
ME AMYON has been appointed Manager, B. F. O. DITTMER is authorized to and all. Orders addressed to him at 67, Mign our Firm per Procuration.
Praya, or to Mr Fat Jacs, at 30, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate atten ilon
Hongkong, March 18, 1877,
mela
SANDER & Co.
Hongkong, June 28, 1877,
Share of 8125, is PAYABLE on and after FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
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By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, - Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAS 1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com pany are requested to furnish the Underaigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 81st December last, 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 81st October next, ill be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admited.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managera, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
IS NOW READY.
T CONTAIN 8- Chinese Studies and Official Interpretation
in the Colony of Hongkong. Constitutional Law of the Chinese Empire. The Tang Hou Ohl, A Modern Chinese
Novel,
A Chinese Primer,
The Law of Inheritance.
Short Notices of New Books and Literary
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries →→
Chinese Marriages. Studies in Words.
The Educational Curriculum of the
Chiness.
Restoration of the Old Sounds of the
Chinese Language, Notes on Chinese Graminar. Russian Binologists. Assyria and China. The Word "Swallow," Corrigenda Chinese Studies and Official Interpretation in the Colony of Hong kong.
China Mail Office, Hengkong, Augur 81, 1877,
NOTICE
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping, Bailing Vessels.
FOR NAGASAKI, The British Brig
"MAID MARIAN" FORREST, Master, will have quick despatoh as above.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, September 13, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
ABERLADY,”
J. NicoLL, Master, will ad aere for the above Port, and win mare quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Uo. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Barque “GRASMERE,”
HASTINGS, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 German Ship
"JOHANNE,"
BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 41 British Bark.
"ANTIPODES"
WYEYE, Mastor, will load for the above Port, and will have
immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C Hongkong, Septembar 20, 2017.
FOR LONDON.
Barque
MARVELING, Mastor, will have
Pearly despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/3 L I. L. German Ship
"GALATEA,"
JAEGER, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORŃ & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1877. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 British Ship
"JUBILEE,"
J. HARRIS, Manor, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1877..
FOR HAMBURG.
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Froight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
3/8 L. 1. 1. American hip
*TITAN,"
B. F. BERRY, Muster, having the greater portion of her
5019 Cargo engaged, will have quick despatol
ES ÁDOVE,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & CO... Hongkong, September 12, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTEE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE PRANUAIS.
The Company's Steamship
* VOLGA,” Comdt. BOLLAND, will be de spatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next Frough Mall
H, DÙ POUEY, Hongkong, September 19, 1877.
Agent,
NOTION, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT PUSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"YANG-TRE" Coindi. RAPATEL, will be de- spatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
HL. DU PODEY, Agent. Rengkong, Beptember 12, 1877,
>2
J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
wu have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELE & Co.
009 Hongkong, September 5, 1877.
Notices to Consignees.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per British Barque WOODVILLE, Nikbakk Master, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the decharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,
.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WE. POSTAU & 0
Agent.
Hongkong, September §, 1877,