THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4478,
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON T. Azaan, 8, Clement', Lune,
Lombard Street, Ozonas BraKIT, 80, Cornhill. Gorror & Goren, Ludgate * Oirmua, E. O. BATES, HEEDY & Co.
4 Old Teory, B,C, SAMUAL DRAGON & Coy 180 & 16%, Leadenhall Strest, NEW YORKANDIEW WIND, 188, NG ...sau Bireshman daya alat AUSTRALIA, TASKANIA, AND, NEW
ZEALAND GONDON & Goron, Mel- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCIS and American Ports generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran-
CLICOM
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS
BAXLE &
Coy Square, Singapore. C. BEINSZEN un&o Co, díanila, mi je doma n CHIN&Bralow, QUALOR & CAMPERLE,
dy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. FootA, HEDty & Co. Shanghai, LKE, CRAWYou & Co., and Enter & WALAH, Yokohama," LAND, CELW FORD & COS
Banken bra nyhe HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BÀNKING CORPORATION,
PAID-Or UAFITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. BEBBYE FUND 650,000 Dollars,
• Court of DIRECTORS Chairman-H HOPFIUS, Eaq
SASSOON, Eng Deputy Chairmen F. D.
ER BELIOS, Eng | WILHELM WALL FOREXS, Big Eng. Hon W. KWICK, ED. TOBIN, Baq
Bowship (ORT MANAGERI KO
Hongkong,THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
Shanghai,.....EwEN CAMBRON, LONDON BANKER6-London and County Bank
Betablished
Febru
1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
A+ELTLEAT-HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1877.
Intimations,
G. FALCONER & 06, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS, AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS,
46, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
NOTION
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A MILLAR & Con PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS,
•Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
September 16, 1877,
THE CHINA 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 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 81st October next will be ad- fasted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,
Becretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1677.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADCUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR TER YEAR 1876.
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CHAREHOLDERS in the above Oom-
*** Intimations. ** COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
HE Undersigned, until farther notice,
offer to REMETAL VESSELS, Fur nishing all Misterial and Labor, except METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per Sheet.
IRON STEAMTES and SAILING VESSELS requiring Three Coat Paint or Tallow, Thirty Cents par Ton Register,
W. B. SPRATT & Co., Proprietors.
nolo Bongkong, Cetober 10, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
receive
R. STOUT has RETURNED, and will be the 24th Instant, until further notice, at his Booms, Ground Floor, HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE,
R. ROGERS begs to tuform his Patrons and the Fablic that he in- tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and Octobes, leaving HONG KUNG about the tht of Reptember
Hongkong, August 6, 1877,
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STRAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
A SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at
the Rate of FIVE TABLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of racord on the 1st October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst
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 ULOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, Indiastre.
By Order,
- RUSSELL, & 00
Liquidators.
pay are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the yearending 81st December laat, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for Shanghai, October 2, 1877. Contributors may be arranged. Returne Current Deposit Account at the rate not rendered prior to the 31st October nexty
HONGKONG.
INTERESI ALLOWEDAN
0 of 1 per cent per annum on the dally will be adjusted by the Company, and no
balanceSavag
For Fixed Deposits 6--3-
Fer. 3 months, 2 per cent per annum,
21
4 per cent.
12
>
15
19
5 per cent.
LOCAL 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, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
Offices of the Corporation,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA..
CAPITAL. RESERVE FUND
BANKERS.
£800,000,
alaims or alterations will be subsequently admitted
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., WIPE DA General Managers.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of
the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 81st SEALED TENDERS to August, 1876.
be sent in on or before the 31st Mareh 1878, to the Secretary of the HomeKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required;
By Order of the Directors,
apl
LOUIS HAUSURILD,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased.
£110,000, NOTICE I hereby given that all Cre-
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG KONG grants Drafts on London and
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
D
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack-
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Suite at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND FUROHABERS OF these imitations, Bayers abould be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" aro stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS are stamped on the top of the can
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co.,
ditors and other Persons, having any OLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, 1911] late Master of the 8. S. "ZEALANDIA," who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annered, of whose personal Estate were daly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27 Queen's
80 Bearer and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U. S. A
Anctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell
by Public Auction, in their Sale
FRIDAY,
the East buys and receives for collection Supreme Court of Hongkong, la ila Pro Room, Praya Central, on Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds bats Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep.
of Banking and Exchange Business
tember 1877, are hereby required to send
Local Bills decounted, and Interest in writing the particulars of their Claims the 2nd November, 1877, at Noot- allowed on Current Accounts and on Dear Demands to the said Jour FAIRBAIRN An Invoice of H, ROGERS, SONG posits for fixed periods on terms which may at his address aforesaid, or to the Under & Co.'s CUTLERY, comprising: Pen- be ascertained on application.
def
Notices of Firms. have authorized Mr EDWARD WGEORGE to Sign our Firm by
Procuration.
NORTON & Co. Hongkong, October 29, 1877.
NOTICE.
Rob
Bastant ASHEW generally knowE ASMALL," is no longer in our Employ, Patrons will please note,
HIB NAM, BRANIRE, &c., Endicott Lane.
που Hongkong, October 29, 1877.
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THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr F. BAPP in our Firm CEASED from This Day
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. Honghong, October 1, 1877,
NOTICE
For Sale,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE, EX STEAMSHIPS
"YORKSHIR
“MADAGASCAE,"
CITY OF TOKIO," &c., £c, Doding m/1877. Canal NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER.
The First Shipment of Busch & 06.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER, In Tins of 1 lb each, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of 2 lb. each, 65. Centa per lb. In Ting of 4 lb. each, 50 Cents per lb.
Fresh supplies of CESSE & BLACKWELL'S OILIANS' STORES, and American Family MESS STORES-As per their JUZY PRICE Last.
(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, ÉTH
Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES.
Gm-Wads, PERCUSSION CAPS.. BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS, ROCKETS and BLUE LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
日五十月九年丑T
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
Calling of the usual Coast Forts to land
Vails and"
For
The Eastern and Australa
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
***Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 1001 British Barque
"WOODVILLE,”
T. E. NELPON, Master, will load here and bare quick despatch.---
Lan Mail Steam Co, Str. For Freight, apply to
BOWEN
will be despatched as above
~~~~ MEYER & Co.
bout the 9th November next, dey of Hongkong, September 28, 1877.
aight or Passage, apply t
GIBE LIVINGSTON & CUT- Hongkong, October 20, 187
BO PRAZA TO NOTICERS HAAVA
Fabendja COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES ........ TOKEZALAMARITIME, Dinigtrợn bile
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS
The Company Steamship KARS KANADYR! besi Comdt. MOREAU, will be. despatched for BHANGHAI her arrival from Europa.
H. DU POUEY,
Agen Bongkung, October 29, 1877,
AUTO NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
TARRED LINES age shall FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions, it AS NE INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sizes.
J INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE MAIL
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE.
Cabin Suspension LAMPS, Cabin CANDLESTICKS. »? FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Uspanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES. 1440 y. Velma R WATER FILTERS. ASIA Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES and NAIL BRUSHES BRAVANEROVATN
A Fine Assortment of De La Ree's STATIONERY, BOOKS, AR NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS,
decis
Sky
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
FOR SALE.
ARGE TAKASIMA COAL,
EX GODOWN, AT: 88 FER TON, Apply to byl dit jaar alka
TES. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road Central, and East Point gat Hongkong, October 24, 1877." ¿no?A
FOR SALE,
BOARD the British Ship "BROOM. HALL" TWO AUSTRALIAN GOWE and CALVES,
→ Apply to
The CAPTAIN on Board.
703. Hongkong, October 27, 1877,
FOR SALE.
1874, HEIDSIECx & Co.'s
MONOFOLE
CHAMPAGNE
DEETJEN & Co.
› nol
Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR HAIFONG (DIRECT.) The Steamship
“DALE” Captain J. THOMPSON, will be despatched for the shove Fort THURSDAY, the 1st November, at
Daylight.
signed WILLIAM HENEY BREBETON, the knives, Sailor's Knives, Table and Dessert Solleitor of the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN, at the Office of the said WILLIAM HY Knives, Razors. Bost Sheffield Electro- BEERETON, 29' Queen's Road, Hongkong, plated Tea Sets, Coffee Services, Tea and on or before the 16th day of January, 1878 Toddy Kettles, Mugs, Crust Stands, Salt on And motion is bereby given that at the Cellars, Britannia Metal Tea and Coffee expiration of the last-mentioned day, the Pots, TOY PIANOS 5 to 12 Notes, Bald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis Purses, Cash Boxes, Pipes, Wire Diab tribute the Assets of the said JanIS COTORS SAITH FERRIES Amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the eald JoHN FAIRBATEN
then
JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, ao distributed, to any person of whose Claim the sald JOHN BAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the
time of the distribution.
Dated this Brd day of October, 1877.
WE. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said John FarDAIÓN,
jalë
MANILAT
Also,TM
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06. Hongkong, October 50, 1877.
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The Steamship Fire-proof Iron Chests, 24 to 88 inches FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
“DOUGLAS,” -3 cases Turkey Sponges.
Captain G, D. PITMAN, Will be despatched for the above Porta on FRIDAY, the 2nd November, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 30, 1877.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lotox Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purobaser's risk on the fall of the hammer, di
Hongkong, October 80, 1877.
For Bale.
FOR SALE.
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notOPENED At this Fort a BUSINESS, consisting of HOTEL, SHIH-CHANDLNÄY,
Undersigned has This DayTLEB, PALMER & Co's
MR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY AVL was admitted a PARTNER in our Firm on the 1st July, 1877,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTIUS.
FROY
GARA BOREKEEPER, Mlituated on
the Mota, facing the Bay
Frona Frovisions and Water supplied on the SHORTEST NOTICE.
EDWARD VERRIL Manila, September 12th, 1677.
TOTEL DE EUROPE,
MANILA
BOM This Date Mr Edwann SunFFARD
and Mr MW, Graza, are autho. On the Moss, neat the Harbour Master's zited to Bign the name of our Firm per Office, and within Ten Minuter, walk of the Procursion at Fooshowy and Mr F. "Fe| Merchants' Office or meand
FARIS D'Hots, Batke, Bitzaren, ka
EDWARD VERRU
RUSSELL
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
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STEAM-OTA SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,
The P. & 0.8, N. Co.'s 8.8.
will leave for the shova placea at floon on SATURDAY, the
ADAM LIND;-
Superintendent
Brd Proxime.
sol
SIEMBSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 27, 1876.
FOR SALE,
BRARE
CANTON,
OW
HE Drable PROPERTY
Lor No. 46, consisting of Commodious DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and: El SILK GODOWN.
For parklanlar, apply to pl
G, M. SMITE, Canton October 18, 1977,
Hongkong, October 27, 1877.
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FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for di Australian and New Lealand Porta).
The Steamship
GORAN
will load as abota, and be despatobed on or about the
1st of Kovambar,
For Fandahs or Passket, spply to
ARDING, MATHESON & Co Mengkona October
The Company's Steamship
CAM FOLGA," Comd. ROLLAND, will be despatobed for YOKOHAMA the arrival of the next French
EL DU POURY,"
Hongkong, October 29, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SOURABAYA. The Dutch Barque
GROEN V PRINSTERER" Captain DE JONGE, will load for the above Port, and will have mmediate despatch.
· For Freight, apply tod
MELCHERS & Co.
Hongkong, October 30, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
"FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The ▲ 1 British Barqué" ** CHOCOLA,""
Capt. KENNETT, having most
of her Cargo engaged; will have
quick despatch as above, For Fraight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.:
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR MANIDAJ The Spanish Brig
BAN LORENZO,”- MANDARIAGA, Master, will have immediate despatoli for the sbors Port
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, October 26, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY:
The Portuguese Bhip
ALTA
Captain Sough, will load here for the above. Porta, and will have quiet despatches Com
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEB & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
Entertainments.
INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED FATEVNAGE OF H. E. THE GOVERNOR ApuIKAL RYDER, COMMODORE WATSON, CAPTAIN COLOMB, AND OFFICERS OF H. M. S. AUDACIOUS,”
THE
no8THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC OLUB
of the above Ship will give Performance in the CITY HALL, TO-MORROW EVENING,
The A1 American Barkentine
"ABIEL ABBOTT,"
J. CHASE, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and have
early despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
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FOR NEW YORK.
Y
The 41 British Ship "ISLES OF THE SOUTH” DENNETT, Master, will load here for the above Forf, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, Qctober 10, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Barque "GBASMERE,"
1st November, 1877.
The proceeds to be devoted to the above purpose,
"Mrs. Green's Snug Little Business."
"Urgent Private Affairs." "Ares Belle"
To commence at 9p.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, October 81, 1877.
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INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
NAMATEUR CONCERT,
HASTINGS, Mastor, will loadA here for the above. Port, and will have quick despatch. *For 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 for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to s
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.,
Agento. Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The A1 British Bargne
GEO. CROSHAW" GEO. IRVING, Master, will havYE early despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & 0.. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/3 L L L German Ship MAGALATRA
JAEGER, Master, will load here for the shove Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORY & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1877. ----
FOR HAMBURG,
The I British Bark.
LORD MACAULAY,”|| Capt. Monkman, will load for the above Port, and will bare
quick despatske jen
For Freight, apply to me
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 86. Hongkong, July 20, 1917.
in Ald of the above Fund, kr will be given in ST. ANDREW'S HALLĄ (CITY HALL), DATE TO BE FIXED SHORTLY. PROGRAMME
PART L
1. Overture, for two Pianos, “* Athalla” (Mendelssohn),...Mri, Ball, Dr Ulorethy Mr Rennell and Mr Sangster.
2. Cheran, "Irish Melody," (Arranged by
C. Jos. Brambach), ...................................................
Members of the German Liedertafel.
8. Solo, Preghiers alla Madonna " (A. Tessario), Mrs Robinson. (With Orchestral accompaniment: Violi Violoncello, Harmonium and Plano.) 4. Solo, (Violoncello), Variations? (Men, delsohn)...................Mr W. Fon Bobers, 5. Pianoforte Bolo, Waldscenen. (E," Sebumann)...manoshfr Rennell, 6. Chorus, "Der Jäger Abschied” (Mon- Adelssohn),
fembers of the German Liedertafel.
FARE IT
7. Overture, for two Planos, Son and Stranger" (Mendelssohn), Mrs Holl Dr Clouth, Mr Rennell and Mr Sangster 8. Solo, Caratina from L'Amodio di Lieda" (B. Petrells), Mrs Robiem, 9. Conserto in C Minor, Opus 64, (B. Schumann), Mr Bennell and Dr Clouth, 10. Quarlette (Vocal), is Ben Members of the German Liedertafui," 11, Bola, (Baritone), Wanderifed (Bahu.
Mr Hire mann)
12. Chorus, "In der Heimath" (Carl Wil helm), Members of the German Liedertafsh
rickets $2 each, to be bad at Metr Lave, GRAWFORD & Co., (where Plan of the Hall may be seen) on and after TUES, DAY, the 30th October,
Doors Open at 8.50 pm, to Comments
Bangkong, Coleber 27, 1077