THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Von, XXXIII, No. 4468. 就五十月十年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON-F. ALDAR, 8; Clement's Line,
Lombard Street. GZOROR STREKT, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Oircus, B. C. BARES, HENDI & Ug, 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Cos, 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK:-ANDERW WIND, 189, Nas
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
01300,
Intimations.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
... 1876.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com pany Are requested to furnish the
Established
Februa 7. 1843.
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1877.
Intimations.
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS...
Пa Undomigned, until further notice, offer to REMETAL VESSELS, For niebing all Material and Labor, except METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per Sheet
VAR
IRON STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELA
W. B. SPRATT & Co.,
Proprietors.
no10. Hongkong, October 10, 1877.
For Sale.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS. "YORKSHIRE, MADAGASCAR,"
"CITY OF TOKIO”
18270
requiring Lire Costs Paint or Tallow, NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER,
The First Shipment of Busch & Co. Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER. In Tins of 1 Ib. each, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of 2 lb. each, 55 Cents per l In Tins of 4 lb. each, 50 Cents per lb. Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OFFICE OF THE YANG-TSZE INSUR-OILMANS STORES, and American
ANOE ASSOCIATIÓN.
NOTICE,
ZEALAND Gonda & Goson, Meindersigned with a List of their Contabu-Thirty Cents per Ton Register,
tions for the year ending Slet December bourne and Sydney, 20 SAN FRANCISC0 and American Ports last, in order that the proportion of the generally :-BEAN & BLLOK, San Fran Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not readered. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATZE & prior to the Slat October next will be ade Con Square, Singapore. C. HEINZEN justed by the Company, and no claims or
alterations will be subsequently admitted. & Co., Manila.
JAB. B. DOUGHTRIE,
Becretary. CHINA.:--Swatow, QUELON & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS, & Co.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877. FooChow, HEDO & Co. Shanghai,
NOTICE LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALEX. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
FAID-UP CAPITA 6,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND... 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. HoFFIUS, Eng.
·Deputy Chairman-E. D. SAROON, Eeg, E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
Вед. W. H. FORBES, Leg. Hon, W. KESWICK,
A. MCIFER, 15q
HD: TOBIN, Esq
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
EWER CAMERON, Eng. Shanghai,. LONDON BANERES-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate af 1 per cent, per annum on the dally
balance.
For Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent. 5 per cent. # 12
6.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafie, granted on London, and the
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A MILLAR & Op PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG., September 16, 1877.
ON
LOST.
the PoXFOOLUM ROAD, near Went Point, a GULD, PENCIL CASE. Anyone bringing it to the Office of this Paper 0081 will be saltably Rewarded, if necessary..
Hongkong, October 24, 1877,
A
NTONIO OLONA, Deceased, Patruant to an Order of the SUPREME COURT of Hongkong made on the Eighth day of Dctober in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-
SHANGHAI, 8th October, 1877. TN pursuance of a Resolution passed at the GENERAL MEETING of the ASSO- CIATION held on the 5th July, 1877, a Return of Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PAMLS per SHARE will be made at the Office of the Secretaries on the. 15th Instant, to Shareholders of record the 10th Instant.
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Shareholders, or their lawful Re presentatives on presentation of Share Dertificates,""
RUSSELL & Co.,
Becretaries,
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OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN-LIQUIDATION,"
Seven, on the Petition of MARIA MAIL. A the Bate of FIVE TABLS per
TINEZ PAULUTH DE ÚLONA, the Widow of the maid ANTONIO OLÓNA, and Legatee of and under the above-maned Will instituted in the above-named mattera preferred unto the Hon'ble Sir Jour SHALE, Kaight Chief Justice, the CREDITORS of the said ANTONIO OLONA late of Manila in the Philippine lelands who died in Hong- kong on or about the Tenth day of January, One Thousand Eight Hundred and eventy Two, may on or before the Lighth day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Beren attend personally and furnish particulars of their DEBTS or ULAIMS to the Honorable ChaRLES BUSHE PLUNKET, the Reglauer of the said Sopreme Court, Hongkong, after which day tho said CHARLES BUSHE PLUNKET will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto. SATURDAY, the Eighth day of December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Supreme Court House upon Claims.
SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the 1st October, Payable at the Ofice of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst.
Family MESS STORES, As per their JULY PRICE LIST.
(All Stores sold by L. A. & Co. are of the
Very Best Quality.)
Chappell & Colla New and Popular
MUSIC and SONGS.
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
12/4 sud 14/4,
California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's. Best London-made GENTLE.
MEN'S BOOTS. HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Fin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES
Gan-Wade, FEROUSSION CAPS, BILLIARD TABLE CLUTHS. ROCKETS Ma BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and. STARRED 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 SUCTION HOSE. Calin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS...k
Warrants will be devered by the Under signed to Shareholders or their lawful representatives on presentation of ShareFENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKB of the Company will be ULUSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, inelusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators. Shanghai, October 2, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
chief Commercial places in Europe, India is appointed for hearing and adjudicating) CHAREHOLDERS in the above. Com |
Australia, Amarien, China and Japan.
**Officer of the Corporation,
"
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & OHINA.
...$800,000.
CAPITALET
RESERVE FUND,£110,000.
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND. DHE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-
KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Hast; buys and receives for collection Bills 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.
Intimations.
deb
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Devoured
TOTICE is hereby given that all Cre Nditors and other Fersens, having any
Dated this 8th day of October, A.D. 1877.
0. B. PLUNKET,
Offisial Trustce. 0026.
HONGKONG RACES, 1878.
ENTLEMEN having Suggestions to Offer or Presentations to Make for the shening RACE MEETING are invited to communicato with the CLERE of the COCKSE on or before SATURDAY, the 27th Instant.
By Order,
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D. CREAGH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
HONGKONG BAOES, 1878.
THE HONGKONG DERBY.--Sweep- stakes of $30 each, half forfeit t declared on or before the day of closing Entries, with $100 added for Lat Pony, and $60 for 2nd. For all China Ponies boná de Griffina at date of Entry (lat February,
SH
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending Blet 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 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently: admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.*
Japanned TUHET SETS, CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES. Sognef WATER FILTERS, Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, aad NAIL BRUSHES,
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE's STATIONERY, BOOKS.gif NOVELS, WORES OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS, 30... Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
FOR SALE,
ARGE TAKASIMA COAL
-EX GODOWE AT 88 PER TON. Apply to
THS G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road Central, and East Point, Hongkong, October 24, 1877.
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FOR SALE.
SHAMEEN GANTON nolHE Desirable PROPERTY kwown as Lor No. 46, consisting of Commotions DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
For particulars, apply to
October 16, 1877,
G. M. SMITH, Oanton
FOR SALE.
SAFE!!HAMPAGNE
1878). First Pony, 70 per cent; Bacond,ESIRING to beneft by the world. 20 per cant; Third, 10 per cent. Weight 10at. 7 Tbs. One-mile-and-a-half. (Nomi sations 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.
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL, ПENDERS are invited for a LEASE of
The HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- sent Five yearly Lease expiring on the Blat August, 1678. SEALED TENDERS to
OLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the B. S. "ZEALANDTA, who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose-Will was daly proved, and Lettera of Administration, with the Will annezéd, of whose personal Estate were duly granted he sent in on or before the 81st March, to JOHN FAIRSAIRS, of No. 27 Queen's 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGRONG Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the HOTEL COMPANY, Limited, who will supply Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro-any Information required.
bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Bep tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their Claims or Demands to the said JoHN FAIRZAINN at his sddress aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HEDAY BRESTON, the Solicitor of the wald Jour FAIRBAIRN, at the Office of the said WILLIAM BRY BRLESTON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878
And notice hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the Bald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis tribute the Assets of the said JAMES SMITH FELBIzs amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said Jenn FAIRBAIRN has then had notice and that the sald JOEN FAISAIRE will not be liable for the Astote or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the said JOER FALBANY has not And notice at the time of the distribution, S
Dated this Brd day of October, 1877. MTWY. E. BRERETON, Bolletter for the Kid JOHN FAIRBAIRN,
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSOH LD,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 18, 1877. apl
MANILA
MHE Undersigned bas This
DAY
OPENED at this Porta BUSINESS, consisting of HOTEL, SHIP-CEANDLERY, and GENERAL STOREEEEPER, situated on the MOZE, facing the Bay,"
J.
wide reputation of our Oll, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack ages.
1 8 7 4, HEIDSIROK & Co.'s
MONOPOLE..
DEETJEN & Co.
nol Hongkong, Outober 2, 1877.
FOR SALE.
Suits at law have been Instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS OUTLER, PALMER & Ca's
Celebrated these imitations. Buyers should be careful
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, to see that the words "DEVOE'S BEIL-
Apply to LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can.
jyLL]
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO., 80 Beaver and 127 Pear! Streets,
NEW YORK, US, A
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. TRAPP in our Firm CEASED from
This Day
3. BLACKHEAD & Co. Hongkong, October 1, 1877.
NOTICE
no1
R, CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY Madmitted PARTNER in our Fresh Frovisions and Water supplied on Firm on the let July, 1877. the SHORTEST NOTICE.
EDWARD VERRIL Manila, September 12th, 1877,
OTEL DE L'EUROPE,
MANILA,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE. TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD L On the Moxx, near the Harbour Master's and Mr M. W. Gore, dass Office, and within Ten Minutes walk of the Merchants' Offices.
TABER D'BOTH, Baths, Billiarde, do.
EDWARD VERRIL
Fropriet
rised to Bign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Fonchow, and Mr. F. F. Ezwetu af Amoy..
2 RUSSELL & Ço Chips, June 1, 1677,
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
Entertainments.
INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND,-- UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF H.E. THE GOVERNOR, ADNISAL RYDER, COMMODORE WATSON, CAPTAIN COLOMB, AND OFFICERS OF H, M. SAUDACIOUS," THE AMATEUR DRAMATIO OLUB of the ators Ship will gives Perforin- ance in the CITY HALL, OR
THURSDAY, 1st November, 1877. The proceeds to be devoted to the above purpose,
3
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Mr Green's Snug Little.
Business."
"Urgent Private Affairs." "Area Belle"
To commence at 9 p.m. The Band will be in attendance. Ticketa may be had and seats secured at SISTE LAVE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s where
plan of the bones can be seen Hongkong, October 80, 1877,
日九十月九年丑了
To Let.
TO LET.
TOS, 4, and 5, PECHILA TERRACE, ELGIN
STREET.
NOR
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & 05.
Hongkong, July 80, 1877.
N
OFFICE TO
LET. Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
TO LET TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately
Hoccupied by the Boy, R. H. Krop,
Bisnes Villa, Fok-foo-lum, Furnished. House No. 2, Seymour Terrace. Nos, 9 and 11, Queen's Road Central, with spacious Godowns attached, at present occupied by Mes88 BUTTERFIELD & WIBE,
DAVID SASSUUN, SUNS @ U Hongkong, October 18, 1877.
TO LET. JOP FLOOR of the House now occupied by MrA HAUN, at Wanchai. Apply on the Premise
Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
TO LET,
THE Dwelling House and Office No. 1, D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupa tion of Mesars DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & ÜU,
The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street.
Apply to
THE DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo. Hongkong, July 9, 1877,
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Austion, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 26th October, 1877, at Noon,
An Invoice of WATERLOW & SONS' Counting House Stationery, comprising: Cream and Blue Laid Letter and Note Paper, Albert Chit Note Paper, Cream and Blue Laid Envelopes, Blotting Paper, Blank Account Books, Pencils, Steel Pens, Paper Weights, Pooket Books, do, do,
Kerosene Table and Hanging Lamps, Paint and Scrubbing Brushes, Tins Blacking, Blacklead, Pardonians,
*c.,
dc. 60., Also,
5 Each Central and Pin Fire Double- Barrelled Fowling Pieces.
2 cases Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames.
100 Long Enfield Rifles.
50 cases Champagne, Carte Blanche, TERMS 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.
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Hongkong, October 24, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA. ̈ ̈
The Steamship
ESMERALDA,”
Capt. THEBAUD, will be de spatched for the above on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MAOG, HEATON. Hongkong, October 20, 1877.
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BOR-COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE ...
The Kastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer NURMANBY"
will be despatched as above DE SATURDAY Nest, the 7th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Famage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 28, 1877.
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for all Australian and New Zealand Ports.)
The Steamship
*OOBAN!
will load as above, and be despatched on or about the
1st of November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & C.....
Agents. Hongkong, October 4, 1677,
STEAM TO BOMBAY.
The E. & O. S. N. Co.'s S. S. "ADRIA will leave for the above place on of about the 1st Prošituo,
ADAM LIND, '
Buperintendent,
Rongkong, Detober 18, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA.
The Spanish Brig
*CONSTANOIA,"
Captain GONZALEZ, will be de apatched for the above Port on or about 120 20th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents,
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Hongkong, October 18, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 4 1 British Barque
** CHOUULA,*** Capt. KENNETT, having most of ner Cargo vágaged, will have
quick despatek as above, For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portuguese Ship “ALFA,"
Captain Souza, will load here for the above Porta, and will
havo yuna despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEK & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 100 1 British Barque *** WOUDVILLE,”
T. E NELSON, Master, will load here and bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Oa. Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"H. 8. SANDFORD,"
A. SLEEPER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
oc26 Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentine
"ABIEL ABBOTT,"
J. CHASE, Mäster, will load here for the above Port, and have
early dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & O
до19 Hongkong, October 19, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK. The 41 British Ship "ISLES OF THE SOUTH,” DENNETT, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will have
quick acopatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 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 despatob. Foz Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The * 4 1 100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship
SYDENHAM.”
A. MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch für the above Port:
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 41 British Barque:
GEO, CROSHAW," GEO, Isving, Master, will have Beatly despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN 2 0%, Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/8 L L L German Ship
**GALATEAPO JAZGEE, Master, will lead hore for the above. Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & De, Hongkong, September 10, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 1 British Bark
LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MosxMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick deepatah.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co Hongkong, July 20, 1677.