THE
CHINA
Established
February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.'
Voz, XXXIII. No. 4470號七十月十年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAİL. LONDON:-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lunc
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WINË, 183, Nas-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
cisco.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Oo, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
HONGKONG, SÅTURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1877.
Intimations.
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
MBK Undersigned, until further notice, offer to REMETAL VESSELS, Fur nishing all Material and Labor, except NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIV
JEWELLERS.
AND BOOKS,
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.
CENTA.per Sheet,
IRON STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS
For Sale.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00. HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS-
Published every Evening.
日一十月九年丑T
Entertainments,
INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND,
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF H. E GOVERNOR, "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR," | ADMIRAL RYDER, COMMODORE WATSON,
CAPTAIN COLOMB, AND OFFICERS OF *** CITY OF TOKIO," da, do,
H. M. S. "AUDACIOUS” ∙187·7.
THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB of the above Ship will give a Perform- in the CITY HALL, on
THURSDAY,
requiring Thres Coats Paint or Tallow, NEW SEASON'S (MAT) BUTTER. fe20 Thirty Cents per Ton Register.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & TMPORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINZEN I DRUGGISTS' SUNDA 195,
& Co., Mania.
CHINA:----Swatej, QUILOH & CAMPBELL,
Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HEDER & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kaz & WALEH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAWF FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 6,000,000 Dollara. RESERVE FUND, 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H, HOPFIUS, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
ED, TOBI, Esq.
W. H. FORBES, Esq.
Enq
Hon. W. KESWICK,
A MOLVER, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Eng.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness,
and Prompt Attention,
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 13, 1976.
NOTION,
A. MILLAR & Co1 PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
W. B. SPRATT & Co., Proprietors. Bengkong, October 10, 1877.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to-
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The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.Anoe .In Tins of 1 lb. cach, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of 2 lb. each, 65 Cents per lb. In Tins of 43b, each, 50 Cents per lb. Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS' STORES, and American
H. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,Family MESS STORES,-As per their
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
HI, HI, THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, Hollection of Views of China, Pho- TAS on hand the Largest and Best
sographie Albums, Frames Cases, do, of assorted sizes. Ex S. 8. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraita only, Fortraits of the Generals of the pre- sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statesmen, the two Chinese ambasador, in Cabinet and Carte de Vialto sizesá COMPRADORN AND Coloured Fortraits of English Ladies,
Hongkong, August 24," 1877, STEVEDORE,
September 16, 1877.
AH YON,
SHIPS
No. 57, Praya Wen SHIPPING SUFFLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice,
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL" TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre-
TANDERS to
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YKAR 1876.
(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 distribution of Twenty per arranged. Returns
ON Gurrent Deposit Accoun on the daily anturiy yearly Louge expiring on the 31st Contributors may be atrag derved for
of 1 per cent. per annum on August, 1878. For Fixed Deposits →→→
balance.
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
6
55
4 per cent. „
12
"
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6 per cent. 12
18
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Oredits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Colomercial 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 & OHINA.
CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND............................
BANKERS.
£800,000. £110,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE
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be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required.
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSOR¡LD,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877,
LOST.
N the POKFOOLUM ROAD, near West
not rendered prior to the Blet October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no aims or alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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ap1 DIANOS and any other Musical Instru ments 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.
OhOULD PENCIL CASE.
Anyone bringing it to the Office of this Paper will be suitably Rewarded, if necessary.
0081 Hongkong, October 24, 1877.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased,
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by Lüdens and RABNER, Zeitz-Just Received from Get- many, and specially constructed for this climate to the order of the Undersigned.
of the Outports in the
Nditors and other Fersons, having any OTICE is hereby given that all Ore ULAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Eatste of JAMES SMITH FERRIES. late Master of the S. "ZEALANDIA," who died at Ses on Board the said Vessel, or 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 FAIRBAIRE, 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 hereby required to send
JULY PRICE LIST
(All Storer sold by 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
CASES.
Gun-Wads, FEROUSSION 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 Sizes::: INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE
1st Notember, 1877.
The proceeds to be devoted to the above purpose.
"Mrs. Green's Snug Little Business." "Urgent Private Affairs.” "Area Belle."
To comments at 9 p.m.
The Band will be in attendance,
Tickets may be had and seats secured at Messrs LANE, Crawford & Co.'s, where
a plan of the house can be seen. Hongkong, Cotobar 20, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
1402
MBE Interest and Responsibility of Mr F. RAPF in our Firm: GRARED from This Day.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.
Bol "Hongkong, October 1, 1877.
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. M
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, BRUSHES.
and
NAIL
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE's
STATIONERY, BOOKS. NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS, &&
Hongkong, September 16, 1877.
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FOR SALE.
NOTICE
TR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY was admitted & PARTNER in our Firm on the 1st July, 1877,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
*NOTICE.
FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD and Mr M. W. GEKG, are autho red to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F. F.
RUSSELL & Co. ELWELL at Amoy,
China, June 1, 1877..
NOW READY.
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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE ARGE TAKASIMA COALA CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L,
EX GODOWN, AT $8 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 CANTON. THE Desirable PROPERTY KWOWn as DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.
For particular, apply to
orders from anith prompt attention if I Lot No. 46, consisting of Commodious
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addressed i
Care of Hess LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,
Messrs GAUFP & Co.
A. HAHN, Hongkong, September 7, 1877. OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STHAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-
IN LIQUIDATION. KONG granta Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and
SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at the East, buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds in writing the particulars of their Claims Date of FIVE TAELS per or Demands to the said Jons FAIRBAIRN of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Bill discounted, and Interest at his address aforesaid, or to the Under SHARE will be made to Shareholders of allowed on Current Accounts and on Designed WILLIAM HENRY BEERXTON, the record on the 1st October, Fayable at the Warrants will be delivered by the Under posits for fixed periods on terms which may Solicitor of the said Jons FABAIEN, at Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst. ba ascertained on application.
signed to Shareholders or their lawful representatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement,
Intimations,
dee
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR -1876.
+
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
tho Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong an or before the 18th day of January, 1878. And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the SAID JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis tribute the Ascots of the said JAMES SMITH FERBIES amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said JoaN FAIRBAIRN has then had notice; and that the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN, will not be liable for the Asset or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the wald JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the
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pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending in December time of the distribution. last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributor may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be ad- Justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Borstary,
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.
WH. H. BREKETON, Sollettor for the said Joan BathBatum.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE,
THE
MANILA
bas
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The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co
Liquidators. Shanghai, October 2, 1877,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
2011 OPENED of this Porta BUSINDEN DESIRING to benefs by the world-
STOUT has RETURNED, and will be
This - Day
consisting of HOTEL, SHIP-ONANDLERY, and GENERAL STOBEKESTER, Mitated on the Moza, facing the Bay,
Fresh Provisions and Water supplied on
EDWARD VERRIL, Manila, September 19th, 1877.
Dready to receive Patients on MONDAY, the SHORTEST NOTICE.
the 24th Instant, ndtil further notice, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, HOTEL DE L'UNTY 288. Office hours, 8 to 18 Noon and $ to p..
Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
DRRGGER&b to inform his R. BOGERS begs to Inform his
tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG- KONG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877,
H
TOFEL DR L'EUROPE, MANILA Office, and within Ton Minutes what are On the MOLE, near the Harbour Master's
Merchants' Offlóak. ---
TARZE D'Horn, Bazzs, BixxLaRd5, 20,
EDWARD VEBRIL,
Froprietor
Wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Stits at law have been instituted against the BALBES AND PURCHASnus of these imitations Bayer should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANTI” are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE XT'E 00. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the sati,
THE DEVOS MANUFACTURING CO., ~80 Beaver and 137 Pearl Bizeeta,
ins
G. M. SMITE, Canton
Qutober 15, 1877.
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE 1874 HEIDS130x & Co's
MONOPOLE.
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
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FOR SALE UTLER FALMER & Co3s
CUTLER Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
Hongkong, June 22, 1878,
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned has received in- structions from the Captain Superintendent of Police, to sell by Public Avotion, one, 0 MONDAY,
the 29th October, 1877, at 11 o'clock
A to K, with Introduction. Royal Evo pp. 202,-By ERNEST JOHN BITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF. To be had from Mesars LANE, CLAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALAH, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
**YESSO,"
Capt. S. ASHTON, will be do spatched for the above Ports
on TUESDAY, the 30th Inst., at Daylight,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
0030 Hongkong, October 26, 1877.
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for all Australian and New Zealand Ports.)
The Steamship
"OCEAN"
will load as above, and be despatched on or about the
1st of November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Go
•·Agenta
Hongkong, October 4, 1877,
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SIDNEY & MELBOURNE, Calling off the usual: Coast Ports to land Mails and Passengers.) a
The Eastern and Australs elan Mail Steam Co.'s Str. BOWEN" will be despatched as above
am, at the CENTRAL POLICE STATION
SUNDRY UNSERVICEABLE and on or about the 9th November next. CONDEMNED STORES, Comprising Capen, Grant Costs, Caps, Helmets, Blucher Boots, Chinese Shoes sail Stock- ings, Clocks, and Lamps.
A quantity of Crockery-ware. A quantity of Cutlery, A Miscellaneous Lot of Confiscated Property.
TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faulte and errors of drip tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Gotofamani Aticlionser. Hongkong, October 25, 1877,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, October 28, 1877.
CASTLE LIKE OF STEAMERS, FOR SHANGHAL. The Steamer
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 41 British Barque
“CHOCOLA,”
Capt. KENNETT, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above, For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877,
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Brig
SAN LORENZO," MANDARIAGA, Master, will have immediate despatch forthe above. Port
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, October 26, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portuguess Ship
ALVA,"
Captain Souza, will load here for the above Ports, and will
hava quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE & Co.
Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 100 A 1 British Barque- "WOODVILLE,"
T. H. NELSON, Master, will load here and baye quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co,
Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Barkentine
"ABIEL ABBOTT,"
J. CHASE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and have
early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
no19 Hongkong, October 19, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 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, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barque "GRASMERE," HASTINGS, Master, will load, hore for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 41.100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship
"SYDENHAM,"
A. MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, September 57, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 1 British Barque
GEO. OROSHAW," GED. IRVING; Master, will have Bearly despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/8 L L L German Ship ANAMANGALATEA,"
JARGEE, Master, will load here for the bore Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, September 10, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British-Bark
"LORD MACAULAY" Capt. Moxxman, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
*FLEURS CASTLE" KWONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,
expected here on or about the 9th furtant, will have immediate despatch for the above Fork, For Freight or Fazingė, apply to :
ADAMSON, BELL & Ca, Agente. Hongkong, October 28, 1877,
COAL MERCHANTE,. Have always on hand for Sale eve
description of 00AL at Moderate
Me ARTON has been ay
and all Ordera ad
Praya, or to Lang Stre