THE
CHINA
Established February
1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4455,- 號十月十年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON :—F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lang,
Lombard Street.. GROBEZ STREET, 30, Cornhill. Gospor & Goros, Ludgate Circus, E. 0. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & - Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street,
--- NEW YORK:—ANDEEW WIND, 189, Nau-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :—Gundoy & GoTcH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLANK, San Fran
cisoo... CHINA:-Swatow, Qualex & CAMPERLL,
Amay, WILSON, NICHOLS & Co. Fooshow, Hanax & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFOan & Co., and KELLY Wits. Yokohama, LANE, CHAWFORD & Co. Mansia, 0. Burizer & Co. Singapore, BATZE & Co.
inumations.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO-
CIATION.
CAPITAL-Fully Paid-up.....Th. 420,000 PERMANENT RESERVE
280,000 SPECIAL RESERVE FUND
75,000 Total Capital and coonmula-
long this date....Th. 725,000
Directors:
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chairman, M. W. BOYD, Esq. U. KREBS, Esq. M. P. EVANS, Esq. C. LUDAS, Esq.
Secretarica:
Mesaro RUSSELL & Co., Shanghai, London Bankers:
MOBIE. BARING BROTHERS & Co. Agencies in
HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, and the Principal Ports in the East.
Intimations,
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS, AND JEWELLERS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS,
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
NOTICI
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1877.
Intimations.
CONDENSED EGGS.
THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed
upon the Market, consists simply of freab-laid HENS EGGS, from which most of the water has been evaporated, and boing bermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound.
For Sale.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00:
́HAVE FOR SALE, *****
EX STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE,” “MADAGASCAR," "CITY OF TOKIO," &o, &c.
1877.
Fe20 The EGGS, thus condensed are obtained NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER.
A MILLAR & Co., PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East,
HONGKONG
September 15, 1877.
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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-laid EGGS than those ordinarily supplied to any city.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased.
The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up NOTICE is hereby given that all Cre-into light froth as readily as EGGS taken ditors and other Persons, having any immediately from the shell, and are equally GLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, valuable in making Cakes, Custarde, Creams, Into Master of the S. 8. "ZEALANDIA," who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, Pastry, Puddings, Egg-Nog, &c., i on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, of whose personal Estate were duly granted to JOHN FAIRDATEN, of No. 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep- tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their Claims or Demands to the said JOHN FAIRBAIAN
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ECONOMY.
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for
Families, or Vespais at zen, this Article to 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 Table-spoonful is equal to one Egg"
at his address aforesaid, or to the Under- Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- signed WILLIAM HENET BRERKTON, the
POLICIES granted Of Ma, cinke he tribule the Assets of the sald JAMES
TADEL
all parts of World, at current Babject to a charge of 12% for interest on Shareholders' Capital, ALL THE PROFITS OF THE UNDERWRITING BUSINESS will be annually distributed among all Contriba tor of Business in proportion to the premium paid by them.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 1, 1877.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION.
A SECOND RETURN CAPITAL, at
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,
Agents for Hongkong. MUSTARD & Co., General Agents at Shanghai.
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Solicitor of the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN, atferable); dissolve it well; then use same as the Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY any Egg. BRERETON, 20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1978. and notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the and JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis- SMITH FERRIES amongst the parties
THE HONGKONG HOTEL. entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said JonN FAIRBAIRN has then pad notice, and that the saldo HONGKONG HOTEL, the pro
ENDERS are invited for a LEASE of JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 31st Assets or any part thereof, so distributed, August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to to any person of whose Claim the said be sent in on or before the 31st March, JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG time of the distribution.
HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.
any information required. Wx. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said JOEN FAIRBAIRN
By Order of the Directors, ja16
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com.
the Rate of FIVE TABLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the 1st October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst.
Warrants will be delivered by the Underpany are requested to furnish the signed to Shareholders or their lawful Undersigned with a Last of their Contribu- representatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators,
Shanghai, October 2, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
·COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876:
tions for the year ending 31st December Jast, ir 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.
PL
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary, Hongkong, September 16, 1877.
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Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALÉ,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 12th October, 1877, at Noon,-
White and Colored Handkerchiefs, Butchers' Knives, Table Knives, Brass and Iron Padlocks, Tooth Brushes, nol Kerosene Table and Hanging Lampa
TANOS and any other Musical Instru- monta TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED, PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
Docasionally,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Oom-PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second-
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors-may be arranged. Return not rendered prior to the 31st October neat, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE,
Hand, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.
Grand Cottage PIANO, by Lubes and Special Attention is invited to a new RayER, Zelle-Just Received from Ger- many, and specially constructed for this climate to the order of the Undersigned
Orders from any of the Outports in the Esat, will meet with prompt attention if addressed;
Care of Messrs LANE, ODAWFORD & Co.,
Mears GAUTE & Co.
A, HAHN, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
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DE SHOUT has RETURNED, and will be
ready to receive Patients on MONDAY, the 24th Instant, antil further notice, at his Booms, Ground Floor, HoZELDE L'UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Hongkong, September 22, 1877,
DENTAL NOTICE,
Patrons and the Public that he in- tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW In September and October, leaving EONG- KUNG about the 15tif of September,
Hongkong, August 6f 1877,
NOTICE.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT
OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the world-
wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack?
Also,
20 pieces Coloured Flannel,
10 cases Lamp Chinnies.
5 cases: Boda Water Tumblers.
2.pairs Side Lanterns,
1:5-Octave Harmonium.
8 16-Gauge Double Barrelled Central
Fire Guns, in Cases Complete.
50 Revolvers, assorted.
And,
A. Set of White Ceylon Sapphire Neck- lace and Earrings.
A. Set of Pebble Mounted Bracelets. 1 Lady's Shawl-Pin.
A Gilt Bilver Mounted Riding Whip. TEEKH OF SALE-Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, October 8, 1877.
For Sale...
FOR SALE.
0012
BERLIN TIVOLI BEER, Cases of
Quarts."
WIELER & Co.
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
FOR SALE.
Estate of BERTEAN ATHERTON MurroRD, ages Suits at law have been Insiliated AMPAGNE 18 7 4,
of Foochow, Deceased.
against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS Of these imitations, Buyers should be careful ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- Aabove Estate are requested to make LIANT are stencilled on the cases, and the immediate Payment to the Undersigned, and these Persons having Claims against it words "DEVOE MTG CO. PATENTE" maust send in Particulars, accompanied by are stamped on the the of the can. the proper vouchern, before the 20th of
October next.
CHAS, A. SINCLAIR,
H.B.M. Consul, Fonchow,
THE DEVON: MANUFACTURING 06,
RZIDSIZOR & - Co,'à
MONOPOLE
DESTJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
FOR BALE
Celebrated
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The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER
In Tins of 1 lb. sach, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of 2 lb. cach, 65 Coats per lb. In Tins of 4 lb, escb, 50 Cents per lb.
Fresh supplies of Orome & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES-As per their JULY PRICE LIST.
(All Stores sold by L. A. & Co. are of the
Very Best Quality.) ***
Chappell & Co.'s New and Popular
MUSIC and SONGS.
Very Superior California BLANKETS
12/4 and 14/4.
California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE-
MEN'S BOOTS. HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE IN CASES.
Gun-Wads, PEROUSSION CAPS. BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TARRED LINES. FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
"of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sises."
INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE-
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS. FENDERS and FIRE-IRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS,
CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER FILTERS.
BRUSHES, and BRUSHES.
日四初月九年丑
Entertainments.
GARRISON THEATRE,
THE 28TH REGT. AMATEUR DRA. MATIC CLUE, will give Two Per- formances at the above Theatre, THIS EVENING, 10th; sud FRIDAY, 12th Oct.
The pieces chosen are the popular domestlo Drama in Three Acts, by O. H. HAZLEWOOD, Esq., Entitled *JESSY VERE, on THE RETURN OF- THE WANDERER":
WILLIAMS, Faq., Entitled
And the laughable Faroe by T, J
"MY TURN NEXT.” Between the pieces an old Favorite in to give a Song.
PRICES OF ADMISSION Front Seats, $1; Second Seats, 50 Centa;' Third Seats, 25 Cents. Children under 15 years of age, half-prise to first and second seats only.
Tickets can be obtained at Hongkong Hotel, Officers' Mens Sergeant 28th Regt., Sergeants, Mess, B.A., and 28th Regiment, from all Pay Sergeants, and at the Door on
the nights of Performance.
Doors Open at 8.80 p.m., to Commence
at 9 p.m.R By kind permission of Ident, Col. O, A, 5. DICKINS, and Officers the Band of the Regiment will attend,
GOD SAVE THE QUELL
Hongkong, October 10, 1879
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THEATREAL,
CITY H
HONGKONG.
POSITIVELY FOUR NIGHTS ONLY.
COMMEN UNG
THURSDAY,
October 11th, 1877.
THE COMPANY WILL POSMIVELY LEAVE OCTOBER 17TH, FOR CALCUTTA,
THE FAMOUS ROYAL
ILLUSIONISTS,
Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH From ENGLAND'S HOME OF MYSTERY, the
NAIL EGYPTIAN HALL, LONDON; where their un
parallelled Entertainments were presented nightly to crowded audiences for over two yesra. N
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE's
STATIONERY, BOOKS. -NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
2019
Hongkong, September 15, 1877. 2
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
-Paid-of CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 650,000 Dollars.
COUET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman H. HOFFIUS, Esq Deputy Chairman--F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Em Erg. Hon. W. KESWICK," | ED. TOBIN," "Esq. A. MOIVER, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghal..... EWEN CAMEROS, Esq. LONDON BANKERR-London and County Bank
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HONGKONG,
INTIBEST ALLOWED,
In their unique and STARTLING WONDER 8,
Their profoundly MYSTERIOUS SEANCES have bean given in the presence of the Crowned heads and Nobility of EUROPE and before Vast and Intel. ligent Assemblages throughout the civilized world, astonishing and confounding the wisent of all Countries.
PROGRAM ME;
PART L
"AN HOUR IN DREAMLAND WITH KELLAR."
Intermission of Ten Minutes.
PART IL "THE WONDERFUL CABINET SEANCE-KELLAR, assisted by
LING LOOK.
Intermission of Ten Minutes.
PART III,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate "LA CENA INFERNAL," by the inimit
of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.
For Fixed Deposits :---
able LENG LOOK,
ADMISSION: ...
82.00
**
To all Parts of the House,
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
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6
11
4 per cent.
ร
12
"
5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS-DISCOUNTED.
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Credits granted on approved Securities and every description of Banking and Exchange business transsofed.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial planes in Europe, India, Atsiralls, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
© Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
CAPITAK.....................2800,000. RESERVE FUND,£110,000.
BANKERS,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE CITY BANKAS
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.-
TONG panta Drift of London and
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-
the Chief Commercial places in Europe and
– Bests can now be secured at Menare LANT, CRAWFORD & Co., where Plan of the Hall can be seen.
Doors Open at 8.30, Commence at B. o'clock sharp.
"Chaire may be ordered for 11.15 p.m. Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
pala
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & BOOCHOW,
The Steamship
“NAMOA,
Capt. J. E. PUNOKARD, will be despatched for the above Parts on THURSDAY, the 11th Instant, at Daylight, instead of To-morrow.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 8, 1877.
FOR GJOKTOWN AND SYDNEY, (Taking Cargo at through rates for all Australian and New Zealand Pórts.)
The Steamarit
"OOBAN"
will load at above, and be despatched on or about the
CUTLERALER & Co's the Tasks bus and of bringt all kinda lat of November,
Branda of WINES and BPIRETA. Apply to
60 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
SIEMSSEN & Co.
-ELM Conaviste,
· Foeshow, 18th September, 1997, - dal@ | jy11)
NEW YORK, U, 6 &
Hongkong, Jono 23, 1870-
of
of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Billa, discounted, "-and-Interest sllowed on Current, Asconale and in Do- posits for fixed periode on terms which may be scortsland on application.
For Freight or Phazage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON 2 00,
Agente
Hongkong, Ordober 6, 1877,
PRICE, $24, PER ANNUMA
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 Amerlsan Ship
"H. S. SANDFORD," A. SLEEPER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatchs
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 28, 1877′′
FOR LONDON,
The 100 A 1 British Barque "WOODVILLE,"
T. E NELSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
?
*METER & Co. Hongkong, September 28, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK, The 41-British Barque
" CHINAMÂN,"
Capt. A. MACKENZIE, will load here, and have quick despatch
for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents, and
Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portuguese Ship
ALVA
Captain Souza, will fond here for the above Forts, and will
haye qunk despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KER S 0.
Hongkong, Detober 6, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ABERLADY,"
J. NICOLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4.1 British Barque "GRASMERE,"
►HASTINGS, Master, will load hero for the above Port, and
will have gulok despatob. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cɔ, Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 4 1 100 years splendid
British Clippor Ship
"SYDENHAM,"
A. MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the above Fort.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Barque
GEO, CBOSHAW," GEO IRVING, Master, will have early despatol sa above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 29, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. .........
The 33 L. II German Ship
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, 187.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British Ship
"JUBILER"
load
J. HARRIS, Master, here for the above Fort, and
will have immediato despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGËL, HAGEDORN & 05.
Hongkong, September 1, 1877.'
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY" Capt. MONEKAN, will land for the above Port, and will have
quick despatche
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Os Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
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NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Pärt L, A to K, with Introduction, Royal Broa PP. 203.-By ERWEIS JOHN Errar, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Prior Two DOLLAHS, AND A HALT,
To be had from Mesars Lars, CzATTORN &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaljand Mosarg KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877,