THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4461.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
號五月十年七十七百八千一英
LONDON-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Luno, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREXT 30 Cornhill. GORDON & GOTOH, Lidgate Otrous, B. C. BATES, HENDY & CO., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON É Co., 160 & 154, Leaderthall Street. NEW FORK-ANDREW WINE, 183, Nat-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NSW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mol- bourne and Sydney) 2
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-Brax & BLACK, San Fran
CHINA:---Sweaton, Quatum & CAMPERIL,
dmoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foshow HDer & Co. Shanghai, LANN, CRAWFORD & Co., and Katar & WALEX. Manila, C. Haasan & Co. Macde, Li, A. Da Graga,
Bankė.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman. Horrive, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SAMSOON, Eag E. R. BELILICE, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Engi Hon, W. KESWICK. A. Mclven, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. -. LONDON BANERES.-London and County Bank.
ON
Intimations."
G› FALCONER & Co,
WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
* MANUFACTURERS,
Established February, 1845
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1877.
Intimations.
CONDENSED EGGS.
[HIS NEW- ARTICLE, recently placed TE
upon the Market, consists simply of NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS fresh-laid BENS EGGS, from which most
JEWELLERS.
AND BOOKS.
·46, Queen's Boad Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
NOTICE:
of the water has been evaporated, and being hermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound fe20 The EGGS thus condensed are obtained in the Empire of China, and canned in the Immediate vicinity in which they are pro duced, thereby avoiding the deterioration to which EGGS are subjected when trans ported in the shell So that, in point-of fact, the CONDENSED EGGS preserved under the patent of A. R. DAVIS, furnish to the consumer, EGGS possessing more perfectly the properties of fresh-lald EGGS than those ordinarily supplied to any city. The CONDENSED EGGS will best up
A. MILLAR & Co., PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG,
September 15, 1877.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased.
་་་་
NOTICE la horoby given that all Crow into light froth as readily as EGGS taken
ditors and other Persons, having any ULAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the 5. 8. "ZEALANDTA, who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was daly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, of whose personal Estate were duly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No, 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in ita Froi bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulare of their Claims or Demands to the said JoHN FAIRCAIRN at bis address aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HENRY BEEEETON, the Solicitor of the said Joan FAIRBAIKN, at the Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878.
And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the ald JOHN FAIRBAine will proceed to dis tribute the Assets of the said JAMES SMITH FERRIES amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Current Deposit Account at the rate Claims of which the mid JOHN FAIRBAIRN
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED..
of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily has then had notice and that the sald
balance.
For Fixed Deposite :-
For 3 monthe, 2.per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
6
31
» 6 per cent
LOUT BILLS DISCOUNTED Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, Indig Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chof 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 UITY BANK,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
JOHN FATRKAIAN will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, to distributed to any person of whose Claim the said JOHN FAILBAIEN has not had notice at the time of the distribution,
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877,677
WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN.
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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 Contabu 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;
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
immediately from the shell, and are equally valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creams, Pastry, Puddings, Egg-Nog, da, &o,
ECONOMY.
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at sea, this Article is invaluable, as there is no loss from breakage or decay, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, being sealed only for transportation,
One Tablespoonful is equal to one Egg Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- ferable); dissolve it well; then use same as any Egg.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON &“00. Agents for flongkong. MUSTARD & Oog General Agents at Shanghai,
NOTICE
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WR. A. HAHN begs leave to inform his Murous Patrons and the Public generally of Hongkong, that, by special request, he has now OPENED his ESLAB TANEMENT in this Colony at WANGHAI,
the Premises lately occupied by the American Consul.
MR HAHN trusts to bo 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.
od7
DIANOS and any other Musical Instru-
PIANOS monta TUNED, REPAIRED,
and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
Occasionally, PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second- Hand, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.
.:\
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LUDERS and RUBNE, Zeltz-Just Received from Ger- many, and specially constructed for this cilmate to the order of the Undersigned.
Orders from any of the Outports in the nol East, will meet with prompt attention if
addressed:
Oare of Menus LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Messrs GAUFF & Co.
A. HAHN.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordf nary General MEETING of SHARE-
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THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGHOLDERS in the above Office, will be
KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and Held at the Office of the Undersigned, the Best buys and receives for collection No. 7, Queen's Road, on TUESDAY, the Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds Vik Instant, at 3 p.m.-
of Banking 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,
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
deo
STOUT has RETURBED, and will be Dready to receive Patients on MONDAY,
the 24th Instant, until further notice, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, HOTEL DET UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Hongkong September 23, 1877.
• DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs to inform his
D Patrons and the Public that he in-
tends to visit AMOY and FOOUHOW in September and October, leaving HONG. KUNG about the 18th of September.
-Hongkong, Augnat 6, 1877.
NOTION,
Estate of BERTRAM ATHERTON MITFORD, of Foochow, Deceased,
осв
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agentes CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
HONGKONG 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 81st December last, An order that the distribution of Trontyper
OF
Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY,
DRUGGISTS' BUNDRIES, TOILET
TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS.
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES,
Prescriptions Dispensed with Cafefulness, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for RELIABLE, Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31 October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and ne claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,.
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
D
bol
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world-
For Sale.
5日九十月八年丑了
Entertainment thos hist
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00. THEATRE ROYAL,
HAVE FOR SALE.
EK STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR,” "CITY OF TOKIO", da, &c,
N
SOTTY HAI GAL HONGKONG
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM
* Shipping.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark
* ABERLADY"
J. NICOLL Master, wil: load here for the above Port, and
1877 POSITIVELY FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. will have quicic despatch.
NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER. The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'a Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.
in Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Cants per It In Tins of 215, cach, 55 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb, ench, 50 Cents per lb.
Freak supplies of GROBES & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,As per their JU
s bold by L
(All Stores sold by L. A. Co. are of the
Very Best Quality; vot
Chappell & Co.'s New and Popular
MUSIC and SONGS, J
Very Superior Californie BLANKETS;
18/4 and 14/4-ħlee ja 2 California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE.
MEN'S BOOTS, EGE- HORSE BLANKETS,
Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
da CASES
Gun-Wads, PERCUSSION CAPS.. BILLIARD TABLE ULOTHS.: ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TAHRED LINES, en FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sizes, INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS," Cabin CANDLESTICKS.” FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. - Japannel TOILET BETS,
CARRIAGE LAMPB, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER. FILTERS. A Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES and NAIL BRUSHES.
A Fine Assortment of De La Bug's
STATIONERY, BOOKS,
T
**COMMENDING-
THURSDAY, October 11th, 1877.
HE FAMOUS ROYAL
ILLUSIONISTS,
From ENGLAND'S HOME OF MYSTERY, the parallelled Entertainments were presented EGYPTIAN HALL, LONDON; where their an- nightly to crowded audiences for over two FINING) A
LING LOOK,
KELLAR,
YAMADEVA, In their unique and STARTLING WONDERS
Their profoundly MYSTERIOUS SEANOES have been given in the presence of the Crowned heads and Nobility of EUROPE and before Vast and Intel Hgent Assemblagen throughout the civilized world, satonishing and confounding the wisest of all Countries.
PROGRAMME;
PART 1
AN HOUR IN DREAMLAND WITH
KELLAR."
Intermission of Ten Minutes,
PART II..
"THE WONDERFUL CABINET SEANCE”......KELLAR, assisted by
LING LOOK,
FART. XIL
NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE, YAMADEVA IN HIS BEAUTIFUL ACT,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.:*
B
FOR SALE,
ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Case of
4 Doz Quarts,
WIELER & Co.. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE
1874, HETDS1EUR & Co.'s
MONOPOLE
Entitled
"THE MAN SERPENT.”
Intermission of Ten Minutes,
PART. IV.
"LA CENA INFERNAL," by the inimit Able TING LOOK,
ADMISSION set. ***
...$2.00
To all Parts of the House...
Seats can now be decured at Mesor LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., where Plan of the no1 Hall can be seen,
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877,
Doors Open at 8.30, Commerce at long and 1. 9 o'clock sharp.
oc12
UTLER PALMER & Co.'s] Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
FOR SALE
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
To Let,
TO LET
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW,- AMOY & FODOHOW.
The Steamship
DOUGLAS,"
Captain G. D. FITMAN, will be despatched for the above
TOS. 4, and 5, PECHILL TERRACE, ELGIN Porte on: SUNDAY, tize 7th Instant, st
N°
Apply to
STRERT.
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
N
OFFICE. TO
A Apply to
LET
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1877.
TO LET
by Mr A. HARK, at Wanchai, Apply TOP FLOOR of the House now occupied on the Premises.
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
TH
TO LET
THE DWELLING HOUSE in Gainz Roap, at present in the cocupation of EDU POVEY, Eng. Possession from 1st
Apply to
November next.
+
JOHN JACK,--
East Point,
Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
TO LET.
wide reputation of our Oil, vertala FE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, parties have attempted to imitate our pack-
D'Agullar Street, lately in the cecups-
agen. Suits at law have been instituted ton of Megers DoweLAS LAPHAIR & CO.
The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Üs. Rongkong, July 8, 1877. TO LEA
THE HONGKONG HOTEL TENDERS are invited for a LRASE of against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of Street.
the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- these imitations. Buyers should be careful LL PERSONS INDEBTED to the sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 31st to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- Aabore Estate are requested to make August, 1876 ERALED TENDERS to LIANT" are atendiled on the cases, and the immediate Payment to the Undersigned, be sent in on or before the 31st March, and those Persons having Claims against it 1878, to the Secretary of the Hosarose words "DEVOE NPG CO. PATENTS" must send in Partionlara, accompanied by HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply are stamped on the top of the can, the proper vouchers, before the 20th of any information required,. October next;
CHAS, A. SINCLAIR,
HBL Consul, Foochow
H.Mr Coorplate,
By Order of the Director,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD," : Secretary,
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Boater and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, 5 & 6
Footbow, 15th September, 1877, 2017 Hongkong, September 18, 1877,
Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRALK & 05. Hongkong, October 8, 1877.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
ESMERALDA
007
Capt. THEBAUD, will be de spatched for the above Port DAY, the 7th Instant, at 10 a.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAÇG, HEATON,
Agent. Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
off
(Calling off the usual Court Ports to land
Malls and Fasengers,) ==
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BRISBANE will be despatched as above! on MONDAY, the 8th October, and p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C«,
Agenta, Hongkong, September 29, 1977.
008
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rats for all Australian and New Zealand Ports) The Steamship
“OOBAN?:
will load as above, and be despatched on or about the
HOUSE No. 10, Albany Road lately 1st of November,
by H.
"Biznes Villa Pok-too-hin, Furnished. Houses Nos, & and Sy Feddar'» Hill
DAVID SANSOON, SONE & Co. Hongkong, July 1, MT
Fit Freight or Fanaagt, spply to
JARDINE, MATHESOR & Co,
Hesalong, October 4, 1877,
**For Freight, apply to ^
- VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Os, – Hongkong, August 10, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK
The 1-1 British Barque - NOT RAW GRASMERE
BASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
For Freight, apply to... will have quick despatch.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 10, 1877,
FOR LONDON.
The * A 1-100 years splendid.
British Clipper Ship
**** SYDENHAM,”
A, MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the above Port.
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON.40. The 41 British Barque
GEO UROSHAW” GEO. IRVING, Master, will hava rearly despatch as above, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/3 L. LI. German Ship KARIM GALATEA,” JAEGER, 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 here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MoxEMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
“HN SANDFORD,”
A. SLEEPER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatch. ・・・ For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
0420 Hongkong, September 30, 1877,
FOR LONDON,
The 100 ♫♬ 1 British Barque.
WOODVILLE," S
T. E. NELSON, Master, ill load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & ÖḤ * Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
Notices of Firme.
NOTICE,
EN Interest and Besponsibility of Me TRAPP in our Firm Grassp from This Day.
F. BLACKHEAD & CA Hongkong, October 1, 1836=
ROTICK.
TR CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMĽBY M All-was admitted a Partner In our Firs on the 1st July, 1877.
—— DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
W
NOTICE
71 have been appointed AGENTS. AT the GERMANIC ELOYD, GERMAN AND INTERNATIONAL BOURTY FOR THE CLAS« -SIFICATION OF BEINE:
MELCHERS & Co.. Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
NOTION
FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEFFARD and Mr MW, GREIG, dre authow rized to High the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mr. F. F. ELWEIL at Amoy.
RUSSELL & CO,
Calis, June 1, 1877,