THE
F
CHINA
Established February, 1843.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VoL. XXXIII. No. 4466. 號三十月十年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDO
ALGAN, Beer 918 Lane, Lona Stroot, fol Corn, GoRDO).
rudgate Circus, E. C. BATES DY & Co., Old Vesory, B.G. BAXUAL DEACON & * Co., 150 ₫ 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-AKDREW VID, 188, Nas
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-GONDON & GOTUE, Mel 'bourne and Sydney,
1800.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran- SINGAPORE AND STRAITS: SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINZEN & Co., "Manila.
OHINA:---Swatowo, QuELOH & CAMPERIAL, Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, HrDer & Co, Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KiLLY & WALSH, Fokohama, LANs, CBAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
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intimations,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE -COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
SH
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 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,
Scorstary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
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A. MILLAR & O PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG. September 15, 1877.
PAID-Ur CAPITAL...6,000,000 Dollars ANTONIO OLONA, Decenced Pursuant
RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-B. HOPFIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. BASSOON, Esq. E. B. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
Eng. W. H. FORBES, Leq. Hon. W. KESWICK. A. MOIVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,........EVEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON, BANKERS-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
ON Jurrent Deposit
For Fixed Deposita -
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
to an Order of the SUPREME COURT of Hongkong made on the Eighth day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Bandred and Seventy.) Seven, on the Petition of MARIA MAH TINEZ PAULETE DE OLONA, the Widow of the said ANTONIO OLONA, and a Legates of and under the above-naned Will instituted in the above-named matters preferred unto the Hon'ble Sir JOHN SMALE,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1877, al qui diep. 日七十月九年丑丁
Intimations.
CONDENSED EGG S. THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed
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For Sale...
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS
“ YORKSHIRE,” “MADAGASCAR,” "OITY OF TOKIO,” de., &c.
1877.
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upon the Market, consists simply of freah-laid HENS' EGGS, from which most of the water has been evaporated, and being hermetically sealed, remalus perfectly sound. The EGGS thus condensed are obtained
EW SEASON'S (Max) BUTTER. in the Empire of Chins, and canned in the
The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Immediate vialaity, in which they are pro- Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER. duced, thereby avoiding the deterioration
In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Cents por lb. ~/ In Tins of 2 lb. eush, 55 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb. esch, 50 Cents per lb... to which EGGS are subjected when trans- ported in the shell. So that, in point of fact, the CONDENSED EGGS preserved Freak supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S under the patent of A. R. DAV furath OILMANS STORES, and American to the consumer, EGGS possessing more Family MESS STORES, As per their perfectly the properties of fresh-Jald EGGS JULY PRICE LIST, than those ordinarily supplied to any city, The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up into light froth an readily an EGGS taken Immediately from the shell, and are equally valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creams, Pastry, Paddings, Egg-Nog, do, do
ECONOMY.
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at ses, 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 Table-spoonful is equal to one Egg Knight Chief Justice, the CREDITORS of Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- the said. ANTONIO OLONA late of Manila
in the Philippine Islands who died in Hong-ferable); dissolve it well; then use same s kong on or about the Tenth day of January, any Egg. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy. Two, may on or before the Eighth day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Seven attend personally anti furnish particulars of their DEBTS of
CLAIMS to the Honorable CHARLES BUSKE PLUNKET, the Registrar of the said, Supreme Court, Hongkong, after which day the said OFARLES BUSBB PLUNKET will proceed to
of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily the parties entitled thereto. SATURDAY, balance.
the fighth day of December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Supreme Court House, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating apon Claims,
Dated this 8th day of October, A.D. 1877.
C. B. PLUNKET,
Official Trustees.
3
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4 per cent.
ม
5
per cent.
Sy
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chlar Conneercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No.1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, Angust 16, 1877... CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
CAPITA
.£800,000, RESERVE FUND... £110,000.
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
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MANILA,
THE Underaigned bas Thin, Day OPENED as this Port & BUSINESS, consisting of HOTEL, SHIP-CHANDLERY, and GENERAL STOREKEEPER, situated on the Mots, facing the Bay.
Fresh Provisions, and Water supplied on the SHORTEST NOTICE.
EDWARD. VERRİL Manila, September 12th, 1877.
IT OTEL DE L'EUROPE, H
MANILA,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,
Agents for Hongkong, MUSTARD & Co., General Agents at Shanghai.
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COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
THE Undersigned, until further notice,
offer to REMKTAL VESSELS, Far wishing all Material and Labor, evapt METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVE CBNTS per Shest.
IRON STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS requiring Three Coats Paint or Tallow, Thirty Cents per Ton Register.
W. B. SPRATT & Co.,
Proprietors.
noJo Hongkong, October 10, 1877.
NOTICE,
(All Stores sold by Lễ 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
UASESINATURAL S
Notices of Farms.
NOTICE.
MHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr F. RAFF in our Firm CEASED from This Day.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. Hongkong, October 1, 1877.
NOTICE
noi
TR, CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY
Mas admitted a FALINER in our
Firm on the lat July, 1877.
DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE,
ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SEEPPARD and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho sized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochów, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy. -
RUSSELL & Co.
China, June 1, 1877.
To Let.
TO LET.
del
NOS. 4, and 5, PECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN
STREET.
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877."
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OFFICE TO LET Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
Gun-Wads, PERCUSSION CAPS. BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS, ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
'TARRED LINES, UA FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-:] ** Sizes.. INDIA RUBBER CANVAS DEH
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS, FENDERS and FIRE IRONSA Japanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE.
CANDLES,
WATER FILTERS.
Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH
BRUSHES,
NAIL BRUSHES.
ада
A Fire Assortment of De La RUE'S
STATIONERY, BOOKS, AS A NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS. &c., Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
FOR SALE,
OFFICE OF THE YANG-TEZE INSUR-TE No booneleting at Cordons
ANCE ASSOCIATION,
SHANGHAI, 8th October, 1877.
N pursuance of a Resolution passed at the DUNERAL MEETING of the ASSO UIATION held on the 6th July, 1877, à Return of Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TAELS per SHARE will be made at the Cffice of the Secretaries on the 15th Instant, to Shareholders of record the 10th Instant
Un the MOLE, near the Harbour-Master's Ofice, and within Ten Minutes' walk of the Merchants' Offices.
TABLE D'HOTE, BATHS, BILLLARDS, &o,
EDWARD VERRIL,
Proprietor.
BARQUE CHINAMAN, ALL OLAIMS against the above-named oc26 the Chief Commercial places in Europe and Vossel, must be sent in to the Un-
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG. KONG grants Drafts on London 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- posits for fixed periods on terms which may be assortained on application.
Intimations.
dod
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased
NOTICE is hereby given that all Ore-
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dersigned before Noon, oa THURSDAY, the 25th Instant, after which time uone can be entertained.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
0€25 Hongkong, October 22, 1877.
HONGKONG RACES, 1878, ENTLEMEN having Suggestions
to
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Shareholders, or their lawful Be presentatives on presentation of Share Certificates.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Becretaries,
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION.
SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at the Rate of FIVE TAELS per SHARE will he made to Shareholders of record on the 1st October, Payable at the
G. One of Front for once of the Liquidators, on the 8th lust.
the easaing RACE MERTING are invited to communicate with the CLERK of the COURNE on or before SATURDAY, the 27th Instant,
By Order,
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D. OREAGH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
'HONGKONG RACES, 1878. ́.
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Warrants will be delivered by the Under: signed to Shareholders or their lawful 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,
RUSSELE & Co,
Liquidatora. Shanghai, October 2, 1877.
altors and other Persons, having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS uppd or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, lake Master of the S. 8. "ZEALANDIA, who died at Bes on Board the sald Vasel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed of whose personal Existe were duly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro bate Jurisdiction, on the 32nd day of Sep tember 1877, are bureby required to send 20 per cent; Third, 10 per cent, Weight RELIABLE,
in writing the particulars of their Claims
HONGKONG DERBY.Sweep :: stakes of 820 each, half forfeit if declared on or before the day of closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony, and 360 for 2nd. For sil China Ponies bond Aids Griffins at date of Entry (1st February, 1878). First Fony, 70 per cant; Second, 10st. 7 lbs. One-mile-and-a-half. (Nomi
or Demands to the mid JOHN FAIRBAIRN nations close on THURSDAY, the 27th De
cember, 1877, addressed to the Clerk of the Course at the Club).
By Order,
DENIS CREAGH,
Capt. 28th Regt,. Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1877, --- 0028
THE BONGKONG HOTEL
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the world-
SHAMEEN CANTON,
Desirable PROPERTY kwown as
DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.
For particulars, apply to
October 15, 1877.
C
G. M. SMITH, Canton,
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE
1874, HEIDICK & Co.'s
MONOPOLE
DEETJEN Oo. Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
nol
FOR SALE UTLER PALMER & O's
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITE. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
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.
Prices Two DomZARA AND A HALF.
To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Meats KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Entertainments.
INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF EL. E. rs GOVERNÓR, ADMIRAL RYDER, COMMODORE WATSON, CAPTAIN COLOMB, AND OFFICERS OF H, M. &. "AUDACIOUS."
T
HE AMATEUR DRAMATIO OLUB
of the above Bhip will give a Perform ance in the CITY HALL, on
THURSDAY,
1st November, 1877.
wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack. The proceeds to be devoted to the above sges, Suite at law have been instituted
at his address aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HENLY BREAZZON, the Solleitor of the said Jouw FAIRBAIRN, SÅ the Offles of the said WILLIAM BENET BRERETON, $9 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878. And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the int-mentioned day, the Bald JOHN FAIZBAIEN will proceed to dis tribute the Assets of the said James
against the MAXERS-AND PUKOHASERS of SMITH FERMIES Morget the parties TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of these Imitations. Buyers should be careful entitled thereto, haring regard to the the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pro Claims of which the said JOHN FAIRBAIRT Bent Fire yearly Lease expiring on the Sist to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- has then had notices and that the said August, 1878 SEALED TINDERS to LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the be sent in on or before the 81st March, Amets or any part thereof so distributed, 1878, to the Secretary of the ForGXONG to aby person of whose Cialis the sald HOTEL COMPANY, LAKITED, who will supply JOHN FAIRBAIRNs has not had notice at the any information required. Sime of the distributions
Dated this 2nd day of October, 1877. ⠀
W2, E. BBERETON, G Holleitor for the 1815 Jony VÁRNASON,
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By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUBOBILP,
Bosretary, Hongkong, September 16, 1877,
words "DEVON MFG CO. PATENTS
are stamped on the top of the can.
THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING Co.,
BO Beaver and My Pearl Streste,
NEW YORK, D, E, A
purpose.
"Mrs. Green's Sung Little
Business
"Urgent Private Affairs." "Area Belle."
To commence at 9 p.m. The Band will be in attendance, Ticireta may be had and easts secured at Mesum Lanz, Osawrond & Co.'s, where a plan of the henso osa he sav
Hongkong, October 21, 677,
TQ LET.
OUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately
occupied by the Her. R. K
**Bisnes. Vills," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished. House No. 21-Seymour Terrace.
Nos. 9 and 11, Queen's Road Central, with spacious Godowns attached, at present occupied by Messrs BUTTERFIELD & SWIBY.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 1877.
TO LET... TOP FLOOR of the House now occupied by Mr A. HAHN, at Wanchal. Apply on the Premises
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
TO LET
HE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, D'Agullar Street, lately in the occupa tion of Messrs DOUGLAS LATRATE & CO.
The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Os Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
TO LET.
THE DWELLING HOUSE, in CAINE THE
BOAD, at present in the occupation of H. DU POUEX, Esq. Possession from 1st November next.
Apply to
JOHN JACK,
East Point, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
** ESMERALDA," Capt. TREBAUD, will be de apatched for the above on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MÃσG. HRATON, Hongkong, October 20, 1877.
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FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY (Taking Cargo at through rates for all
Australian and New Zealand Porta.)---
The Steamship
"ÖOBAN"
will lead as above, and be despatched on or about the.
1st of November.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON - 0..,
Agents Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
STEAM TO BOMBAY,
The P.&O. 8. N. €0,'ʼn 8. §. ADRIA
will leave for the above place: ou or shout the lab Prozinjo, ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
Bailing Vessels.
· FOR MANILA.
The Spanish Brig
**CONSTANCIA,“
noi
●Captain Gonzalez, will be de- spatched for the above Port on
or about the 38th Insant.
- For Freight or Passage, apply to
- SIEMSSEN & CA
Agents
no2 Bengkong, Detober 16, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 1 British Barque
"OROCOLAT"
Capt. KENNETT, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above, pri For Freight, apply to "
ROZARIO & 00.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR MANILA...
The Spanish Schooner
"NUEVO CONSTANȚE," Capt. J. URIARTE, will be de- spatched as above on or about
the 25th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agenta, Hongkong, October 16, 1877. 0025
FOR LONDON.
The 100 A1 British Barque
“WOUDVILLE,”.
ST. E. NELSON, Master, will load hore and bare quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. Tho 1 British Barque
"CHINAMAN,”
Capt. A. MACKENZIE, will load here, and have quick despatol
for the above Fort.
For Freight, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.;
Agents
Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portugueno Ship
ALVA
Captain Souza, will load here for the above Ports, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEF & Co,
Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK:
The A1 American Ship
"HS. SANDFORD,”
A. SLEEPER, Master, will load here for the above Part, and
have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 26, 1877. 0c26
FOR NEW YORK. The A 1 American Barkontine
ABIEL ABBOTT"
J. CHASE, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and have
early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
no19 Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The 41 British Ship "ISLES OF THE SOUTH," DENNETT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Hongkong, October 10, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Barque
“GRASMERE,”. HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, spply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877,
FOR LONDON, The * 4 1 100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship
PAN SYDENHAM,"
A. MILLAR, Commander, will.
have quick despatch for the above Port
For Freight, apply toda
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co., WARNER AND Agents, Hongkong, September 27, 1877,
FOR LONDON,
The 1-British Barque
"GRO, CROSHAW* GEO, IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
EN VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/8 L 1 I. German Ship "GALATEA,"
JAEGER, Meater, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, "HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, September 10, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 British Bark
#LORD "MACAULAY," Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quiak despatob
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Øs Hongkong, July 20, 1877.