THE
CHINA
Established February. 1845.
MAIL.
AUTÓ KONKU veoli na
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
ATA★Ft+tĦAT-HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1877.
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4436.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDON-F. Azgan, 8, Clevent's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GONDON & Goren, Ludgate Oircus, E.C. BATES, HENDI & Co.,
4, Old Joury, E.G. SAMUEL DEACON & Co: 150 & 16, Leadenhall Btract.
Intimations.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, NGI-HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
sais Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND :—Gondor & Goren, Mel bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-Ban & BLACK, San Fran
cisco,
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 Not Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Keturne not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- CHINA:-Swatów, QUALOH & CAMPBELL,justed by the Company, and no claims or
Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLE & Co. alterations will be subsequently admitted.
Shanghai Fooch, Hanax & Co.
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE, LANS, ÜBAWFORD & Co., and KELLY
Secretary. & WALSH, Manila, C. Axınız? & Co. Macao, L. A. DA GRAÇA.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
BXDKS.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE BUND........ bou,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq.
E, R. BELILLOS, Esq. WILDELM REINERS, W, H. FORBER, sq. Aeq.
Hon. W. KESWICE. ED. TOBIN, Eng. A. HØIVER, Log.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong,.....3 HOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
Shanghai,
MANAGER,
„Ewen Cameron, Esq. LONDON BANKEES-London and County Bank
ON
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
0
"1
"
4 per cent.
J
"1
12
11
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12
5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Soonrities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chtet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, 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,
BE 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 Current Accounts and on De-
nol
THE HONGKONG HOTEL. TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- went Five-yearly Lease ex, ming on the 31st SEALED LENDERS to August, 1878. be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1876, to the voretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply sby information reqiniéu.
By Order of the Directors,
T
LOUIS KÁDBORLD,
Secretary, Hongkong, September 15, 2077,
PACIFIC MAIL S. §. COMPANY,
NOTICE,
apl
HE STEAMERS of this OOMPANY from Fort in Future at 12 O'CLOCK NOON, instead of 5 P.. as heretofore,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 14, 1877. B021
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AMAND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHÄRTS AND BOOKS,
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY.
f820
MFORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, "DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Capton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876. -
NOTICE,
A. MILLAR & Co., PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East,
KONGKONG.
September 18, 1877.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to
H. E SIR ARTHUE KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR HAS
1876,
مین
H. L, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Stret, formerly ATHLETIO ÜLUE, FAS on hand the Largest and. Best collection of Views of China, Pho- Tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of assorted sizes. Ez S. S. Tigre, Revolving HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- Standard Albume, Armorial Monograms pany are requested to furnish the and Postage Stamp Albums, Hussis Leather. Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases an tions for the year ending 31st December last, Frames, nice. Albums tor Cabinet Portrait in order that the distribution of Twenty per only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- cent (20 %) of the Nott Profits reserved for rent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent Britis Contributors may be arranged. Returns Statesmen, the two Chinese mbassadora not rendered prior to the 31st October next, in Cabinet and Carte de Visite· AIZES, will be adjusted by the Company, arid no Coloured Portraits of English Ladies. daims or alterations will be subsequently Hongkong, August 24, 1877. *- admitted.
SHIPS
по1
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
NOTICE,
MR
MR. A. HAHN begs leave to inform his numerous Fatrous and the Public generally of Hongkong, that, by special request, he has now UPENED his ESTAB
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Praya West. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
LISAMENT in this Colony at WANCHAT, Of the best quality and at the shortest notice. in the Promises lately occupied by the American Consul
Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
DENTAL NOTICE.
For Sale.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE,
ずく
·EX STEAMSHIPS
YORKSHIRE,” “MADAGASCAR,”
**CITY OF TOKIO," "&t, &
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6% 18772 EW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER. The First Shipment of Brich & Co.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER. In Tins of 1 lb. cach, 60 Cents pèr lb. In Tins of 2 lb. cach, 66 Conte per lb. In Tide of 4 lb. each, 50 Cents par lb.
Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,-As per JULY PRICE Lust.
their
日二十月八年丑丁
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
ENGLISH-MADE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE;
BEAUTIFUL WATER-COLOURS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS,
&v &o., do.
BE Undersigned has received instruc- Ttions from T. SHURAFFALLY, Esq.,
to sall by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 22nd Instant, at his Residence, No. 27, Wellington Street, at 2 p.m..!
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE FURNITURE, Consisting of: Walnut and Satin-covered Couches and Chairs, Blackwood Marble-top Tables, a nies Collection of Water-Colours, En- gravings, and Chromos, Carpetting, Marble Clocke, a Largo Statuette ("Venus"), with Glass Shade, Bagatelle Table, Side Tables, Pier Glasses, Dining Table and Chaire, Whatnots, Sideboard, Complete Dinner and Dessert Services, GENTLE-Glam and Plated-ware.
(All Stores sold by L. A. & Co. are of the
Very Best Quality;}';
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!!,
·
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
13/4 and 14/4.
California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's Best London made
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MEN'S BOOTS.. HORSE BLANKETS. Contral and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES. A
Gun Wads, PEROUSSION CAPE, BILLIARD TABLE CLUTES. ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS.. HUTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TARRED LINES, FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sizes.
INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE.
LIVERY and SUOTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS.. Cabin CANDLESTICKS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER FILTERS. Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, and NAIL BRUSHES.
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE's
STATIONERY, BOOKS, NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS,
ko, Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
D'
DE SOUZA & Coa ATE BLOCK FOR 1878,
CONTAINING ENGLISH & CHINESE DATES, &0. IS NOW READY. Price
70 Cents. A liberal allowance will be made for 10 or more Copies.
ocl Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
FOR SALE. UTLER, PALMER & Co.'s
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
· SIEMSSER & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
FOR SALE.
MR HAHN trusts to be favored with the continued Patronage of the public, as he has lately, received a NEW STUCK of REons and the Fablic that ho fa- R. ROGERS begs to inform his PAIRING MATERIALS, all of the best tends to visit AMOY and FOOOHOW in qualities, from England, France and Gor September and October, leaving HONG-DERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of many. Inspection invited.
KUNG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
007
Hongkong, September 7, 1877. DIANOS and any other Musical Instru.
menta TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
Occasionally.
To Let.
TO LET.
B
4 Doz Quarts.
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
posits for fixed periods on terms which may FIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second NOS. 4, and 6, PECHILI TERRAGE, ELGINA CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L,
anaertained on application.
Intimations.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE I hereby given that the Ordi-
Hand, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LDERS and RUSNER, Zate-Just Received from Ger many, and specially constructed for thi climate to the order of the Undersigned.
Orders from any of the Outports in the
nary Yearly MEETING of the addressed: SHAREHOLDERS of this Society will
#1
Bast, will meet with prompt attention if Care of Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., be Beld at its Head Office, Hongkong, on or Mesara Gauer & Co, WEDNESDAY, the 26th Inst., at 8 o'clock
A. HAHN, p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with
Hongkong, September 7, 1877. Statements of Accounts for the Year
Apply to
STREET,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
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OFFICE ΤΟ LET. Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
TO LET
TOP FLOOR of the House now occupied by Mr A, Hany, st Wanchai. Apply on the Premises.
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
TO LEN,
A to K, with Introduction. Royal Byo., pp, 20%-By ExNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Y
Prise: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF.
To be had from Meaare LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghaij arid Manure KELLY & WALSu, Shangbal,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
3
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
7E have been appointed AGENTS for Wthe GERMANIC LLOYD, GEEWAY AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE ÜLAS. | SIFICATION OF SHIPS; HOUSE OAINE
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
Bad for the half year ending 30th JuDEVOE'S BRILLIANT THE DWELLING In the Cocopation of
1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Society will
be CLOSED from the 16th to the 20th
Instant, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
Hongkong, September 12, 1877,
OILE
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
EL MOORE,
Act. Becretary,
5026
DESI
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
H. DU POUEY, Esq. Possession from 1st Novombor next,
Apply to
JOHN JACK,
East Poins. Rongkong, September 7, 1877.
TO LET. THE Dwelling House and Offices No.-1,
ESIRING to benefit by the worldAgullar Street, lately in the occupa wide reputation of our Ol, certain ton of Messrs DoveLAS LAPRAIE & Co,
The Dwelling House No. 6, Googh Street. Two Thin GOLD RINGS, (of no parties have attempted to imitate our pack.
The Drelling House No. 10, Gough Suits at law have been instituted! value to any one but the Owner), and Re-ages,
TTILL be paid to the Person who ânds
W
turns them to the Compradore of Dovanas against the ASERB ́AND PURCHASERS Of LAPRATE & Co.
Hongkong, September 17, 1877. these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL
K
WONG HING CHEUNG & Co.LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the
OBAL MERCHANTS, Have always on hand for Sale every words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS". description of COAL at Moderate Pricer. are stamped on the top of the can
Mr AnYON has been appointed Manager,
and all Order addressed to him at 47 THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co, Praya, or to MY FAT JACK, at 80, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate atten
Hon.
Hongkong, Merch 19, 1877.
mele iplly
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, V; §, &,
Street,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
TO LET. TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately Healed by the Bev, B. H. Kipp
Bisnes Villa Fok-foodium, Furnished. Houses No. 8 and 9, Feildar's Hill
DAVID SASSOON, SONS ♣ Co. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
M
NOTICE.
0011
TR. F. W. HAGEDORN bas CHARED V to be a Partner in our Firm here and in China.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Qə. Bongkong, September 1, 1877.
NOTICE
Out This Date Mr EWARD BUFFARD
and Mr. M. W. Ghɛto, are autho- ! Zized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.
RUSSELL & Co.
del
Oblus, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE M Sign our Firm par Procuration
FR. F. O. DITTMER is authorised to
SANDER & OU Hongkong, Seas 24, 1877,
PRICE, $24 FAR ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 Bish Bark
"ABERLADY,"
J. NICOLE, Mastor, will load aere for the above Port, and
will have quick duspatch.. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, August 16, 1677.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Barque "GEASMERE,”
BASTINGS, Master, will load here for the avove Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL, BAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, August 16, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK. The 41 German Ship
"JOHANNE,"
BUNJE, Master, will load here. for the above Fort, and will have
BEDROOM and OFFICE FURNI.quios despatch. TURE
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.
J. M. GUEDES, JE,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, September 13, 1877. 8922
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
LAVE Roved insitions to cli 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 TAUKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY,
The Vessel was Built under Lloyds special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyd and continued in 1868 A 1. for 8 years. She was Remstalled over Felt in London in July, 1875.
TERMS-One-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being eflected. The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, August 25, 1877,
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
*** YESSO," Capt. S. ASHTON, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 19th Instant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
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FOR MANILA. The Steamship
"ESMERALDA," Capt. THEBAUD, will be de spatched as above on WED. NESDAY, the 19th Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAG, HEATON, Agent.
Hongkong, September 13, 1877.
FOR SAIGON,
The Steamship
019
"GOLDEN. HORN,” Captain GECLUE ALTON, will be despatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at 8pm, instead of as previously notified.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ALL YON,
Charterer. Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
Be20
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY.
The British Steamer
"OHINKIANG," Capt. W. Oas, will have imme- diste despatch as above. For Freight or Pissage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
Bailing Vessels. FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 8,3 L. I. I. German Ship "GALATEA
JAEGER, Master, will load here for the shove Port, and will hare quick despatch.
Tor Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1877. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 41 British Ship:
"JUBILEE,"
J. HARRIS, Mester, will fond here for the above Pott, and
vill have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
L
VOGEL, HAČKDORN & Co. Hongkong, Beptember 1, 1877,
For Freight, apply to ~
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Boogkong, July 31, 1877.
•FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
ANTIPODES,”
WYŁTH. Master, will load for sae above Port, and will have
immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 12, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Barque
"GEO."OROSŁAW,” GEO. IRVING, Muster, will have carly despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 British Bark
**LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONEHAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O‰. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
So
FOR LONDON,
3/3 L. 1. 1. American Ship
"TITAN,"
B. F. BERRY, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quiok despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 12, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTER?
J. FREEMAN, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch.. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 8, 1877.
Notices to Cousignees,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
TBE Steamship STRATH AIRLY having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed. at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowne, whence and for from the Whart or Bonts 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 38th Instant will be subject to rent.
Na Dive Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CM, 4 Agents. Hongkong, September 17, 1877. 8624 FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
TIBLE 8. 8. Glenartasy having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Gloods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whenos sad/or from the Wharf or Bosts delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shang al, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 2nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
B624 Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per British Barque WOODVILLE, NIELSEN Master, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo Impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expens
"BI1 of Lading will be countersigned by
W PUSTAU & O
Agend Hongkong, September 8, 1877,