THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Vor. XXXIII No. 4478,號六月一十年七十七百八于一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL:
LONDON -F, Azuax, 8, Clement's feine, Lombard Street. GEORGE BURKE, 80, Cornhill GoNDOW & Gore, Ludgate BATRA, HANDY & Co,
Old Jewry, 1.0. Bikuat Duicqar d Co 180 & 164, Leadenhall Stres NEWYORKÁHRAKW.WIRD, 188, Nar-
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND - NEW SUGRALAND :ḤONDOR & GOTOH, Meša
Bourne and Bydney, A GARANTI SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta baner ganerally:—BRAN & BLACK, San Fran-
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:SAYZE & Cor Square, Singapore, C. HENSEEN mit & Co., Manila, ili polugak a CHINÄ —Seatou, BURLON & Camerun, Boy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co
Foodkole, Haden & Co." ShangAst, CONTRANOIA WYOND & Co and KELLY
& WALSH Tokohama, Laxe, Gnaw-] FORD & Co.
Game Can Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION;
PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars "RESERVE FUND, 650,000 Dollars.
COUET OF DIRECTORS,
Chairman H. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman F, D. SASHOON, Esq, L.K. BELILIOS, EQ. | WILHELM REirens, WH. FORBES, Eng. Egg, AD 6 HOIL W, KESWICK, Ed: Tom, Eng. 4. Мотив, Е.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong...Thomas Jackson, Esq.
ERROMANAGER.
Intimations.
NOTICE
MILLAR & Co. PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East,
HONGKONG, AN September 10, 1877. de tela ber
N
IN THE GOODS OF PROSPER EDQUARD HENRI
DERODE Deceased tumor as pomagali indi dan OFICE is hereby given that all ORE
DITORS and other Persons having BRY CLAIMS OF DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of PROSPER DOUARD HENRI DERODE., late of Lils, France, who fled at Cannes, France, on the 10th day of December, 1809, and Letters of Ad minissiation of whose personal estate werd duly granted to AxDER DAMANN Canton in the Empire of China, Merchant, by, the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Probate Jurisdiction on the 25th day of October, 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their CLAIMS or DEMANDS to the said ANDER DAM MANN 18 ble sidress aforesaid or to the Undersigned (WILLIAM, HERBY BERBETON, the Solicitor of the said Ander DAMMANN at the Office of the said WELLAM HENRY BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong on or before the Lit day of February, 1878, And notice is hereby given that at the ex- piration of the last mentioned day the said ANDBE'DAMKAN will proceed to distribute the pets of the said PROSPËR EDQU- ARD HENRI DERODE,, amongst the Parties entitled, having regard to the claim of which the saİQ, ANDES DANMA then had notice; and that the said ANDRE DAMMANN eli not be liable for the assets, orally part thereof, so distributed to Any person of whose claim the BÎÄ«ANDER DAMMANN not had notice at the time of the distribution,y va mado250 bres edzo Dated this S1st day of October, 11877:30A) vili na ubaigs W. H. BHERETON,
LONDON BAREERS-London and County do
0
Bank
“HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
bohue qu
Solicitor of the ded andre Damnation.
A. IN THE GOODS OF PAJA -JAMES SMITH FERRIES: NON, PA Ages Deceased,
MAIL.
Established re
Hongkon Evening Mall and Shipp
List
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 187
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE.
to sell
For Sale LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS Public Auction, on chen sing
“YORKSHIRE 3,1"MADAGASCAR,” SATURDAY,nesinuat POTY OF TOKIO, EL. the 10th November, "1877, at 2 o'clock and eye progress tagg
at No. 7 Garden Road, the Re-T81877. Pu
EW SEASONS (MAY BUTTER sidence of Major W. H. BUSTON, H. M. Royal Engineers
The First Shipment of Busch & Go The whole of, hi HOUSEHOLD Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER, FURNITURE, &c,, comprising: Chintz In Tins of 1 lb each, 60 Costs per lb. Covered Drawing-room Chairs, Couches,in Tins of lb. each, salcante pár E. Ottomana, Card and Centre Tables,
In Tins of 4 lb. each 50 Cents per lb, Marble-topped Tables, Fenders and Fire Irons, Rugs, Curtains, Bideboard, Wago- nette, Dining Table and Chairs, Sola, Wardrobes, Double Bedstead, Spring Mattrem, do, Cheval Glass, Toilet and other Tables, Washstands, Chest of Drawers, Shanghai Bath, Ioe Chest, Meat Safe.
An Assortment of Wines & Spirits, &o. Une Double Fly Indian Tent, 12 feet Square,
Two Tentes d'Abris.
The well-known Racing Pony
"PEGASUŠ,"~~
who ran at Hongkong Races in 1876; quiet to ride, and carries a Lady safely.
Horse Rugs, Blankets, and Sundry Stable Gear.
Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur- niture will be on view on Friday, the 9th November.
TERMS OF SALE-Uash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7 17 All Lote, with all fanita and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, November 5, 1877. no10
PUBLIC AUCTION. VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSEHOLD
PROPERTY, &
ANE CRAWFORD & Co. bave
Public Auction, (unless previously dis Lerved fasttotions to sell by
posed of by Private Sale), on
MONDAY,
of 1 per cent, per anziani on the dally Nditors and other Eersons, having any TOTICE is hereby given that all Cre- balance, health c A For Fixed Deposits em
CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against R the Estate of JAMES SMITH Fiskars, For 8 months, 2 per cent. per annum. egyző manté par cent. This Fa
Inte Master of the R & "ZEALANDIA, who died at Sea on Board the said: Vensel on the 8th day of February 1877," and
the 31st December, 1877, at Noon, at whose Will was duly proved, and Letters their Sale Room, Praya Central
125 per cent col
PREDLOGAL. BILIS DISCOUNTED GUITA
of Administration, with the Will annexed,The following PIECES or PARCELS Credits granted on approved Securities of whose personal Estate were duly granted or GROUND, with the Buildings erected and every deseription of Banking and to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. Queen's thereon of orthu of an aud Exchatige, patiness transacted. Ak m
Bond, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Dratin asfanted on London, and the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its ProstAll that Piece or Parcel of oklet Dommercial places in Europe, India,bated urisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep GROUND, situated in Victoria, Hong-
Amorina, China and Japan. "
T JACKSON,
tember 1877, are bereby required to send kong, and Registered in the Land Office in writing the particulars of their Claims as the remaining portion of INLAND LOT Che Manager, or Demands to the said JORN FAIRRATI No. 41, abutting on the North side Offices of the Corporation, as
No 1 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1877, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITALgivenākabari www.£800,000, ...£110,000. RESERVE FUND„..........
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE OFFY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
7] HE BANK'S BRANDH in HONG
“KONG grants Drafta on London and | the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds jauni of Banking and Krohange Busine
* Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De :posits for fixed parlods on terms which may
be ascertained on application.
Intimations,
deB!
G. FALCONER & Co, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS,
AND MA
JEWELLERS,
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS, -,
46, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
1420
HUNYADI JÁNOS WATER.
THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT, ARON LIEBEG affirms that its
surpasses that of all known" WATERS,”
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
at his address aforesaid, or to the Under thereof an w Public Road, and Measuring signed WILLIAM HENRY BREKETON, the theron 133 feety on the South aide Solicitor of the said JOHN FAIRRAIEN, at thereof on Section of the aforesaid the Office of theḍ said: "WannyaM HENET BRERETON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong Inland Lot No. 41 and Measuring thereon on or before the 15th day of January, 1878,75 foeband 55 feet, on the East side And notice is hereby given that at the thereof on a Public Road, and Measuring expiration of the last-mentioned day, the thereon 88 feet, and ca the West side sald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dls thereof on a Close Registered in the tribute the Assets of the said JAMES Lard Office as Inland Lot No. 201, and SMPER FEERIES amongst the pardes Measuring thereon 36 fees, which said entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said JoHN FAIRBAIRN Fi808 or Parcel of Ground contains in has then had notice and that the sald the whole about 8,000 square fest, of JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the which the Annual Crown Kent is $73.01, Assets or any part thereof, so distributed together with the Messages or Tene to any person of whose Olalix the salments standing thereon, at prosent leased JOHN FAIRBArex, has not had notion at thé
by D. RUTTUSJEE, Eaqonif" time of the distribution, wing
Dated this ard day of October, 1877 Second All that Piece or Parcel of
while and day of Dutcher, 1877. GROUND, situated in the Poké-fo-lut Solicitor for the said John FAIRBAIRN District of Hongkong, and Registered in jale the Land Office as FARM LOT No. 26, abutting on the North side thereof on Closes Regletered in the Land Office nå Farm Lots Nos. 18' and 25, and Measur ing thereon 1,200 feety on the South side thereof on Government Ground, and Measuring thereon 800 feet, on the East side thereof on a Water Course, and Measuring thereon 1,400 feet, and on the West side thereof on the Bos at high Water Mark, and Messuring thereon 700 fest, which said Piece or Parcel of ESIRING to benefit by the world Ground contains in the whole 224 dores, wide reputation of our Oll, certain of which the Annual Crown Rent Is pariles have attempted to imitate our pack. 868,40. Ages. Buits at law have been instätated against the MaĦUES, AND FURUHABEES of thene imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stenciled on the cases, and the
are stamped on the top of the can,
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO.,
7:80 Beaver and 127 Fourl Bfresta, J7113
RELIABLE.
D
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
And,
All that Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situated in the Poke-to-hum District of Hongkong, and Registered in the Land Offee as Fann Lox No. 30, abutting on the South side thereof on's Olove Re
Published every Evening.
日二初月十年丑丁
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
HÀVE This Day admitted Mr WILLIAM
which will henceforth be conducted under the Style of HUGHES & LEGGE.
W. KEBFOOT HUGHES. Hoogkong, November 1, 1877.
jal
had Man NOTICE,
TR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY
M admitted&PARTNER. In our
Firm on the 1st July, 1877.
VDOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE, MER. JAMES AYTON MANN's autho-
tolpris que autou CEPP & 00,
Canton, November 1, 1877,
Frosh supplies of OBOSSE & BLACKWELL'S Mized to Sign our Firm by Froguri OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS, STORES, A per their JULY PRICE LIST,
All Stores sold by In A. & Co. are of the nivele vries. Very Best Quality,) tepkil Pay
Chappell & Cols New) and 'Foptiar
MUSIQ and SONGS,yan and mili
Very Superior California BLANKETS, 7M12/4 and 14/445-9, 3, dialde egi California KNEE BOOTS. Bobek Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE-
HORSE BLANKETS Central and Pine CARTRIDGE CASES. WOVAMETA Gran, Wads, PERCUSSION CARS,” BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. ROCKETS; and BLUE-LIGHTS. BOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and TARRED LINES,ARDOI de FISHING LINES 204 WHITE LINES, of all descriptions, vai MGA INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sizes.
INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE
LIVERY, and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPSeria Cabin CANDLESTICES KOHOL ZA „FENDERS and FIRE IRONS,
Japanned TOILET SETS, VA CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE BRING CANDLES AO ANDOV
WATER FILTERS do Gosnells HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, and NAIL BRUSHES QUEEN ST A Fine Asgarment of DE LA BU'S STATIONERY, BOOKSMAILLON NOVELS, WORK OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Hongkong, September 16, 1877. 12, 457 RABEITS, RABBITS, RABBITS,
NOW LANDING.
Entertainment.
INDIAN FAMINE RELIES FUND.
in Aid of the above Fund, will be given in ST. ANDREW'S HAL (OLTYHALE),
THURSDAY, 8th November, 1877, PROGRAMME FART L
jal
1. Overture, for two Planon, "Athalie " Mendelsohn), Mr Ball, Dr Clouth,
Mr Rennell and Mango
2. Chorus, Irish Melody," (Arranged by
0, Jos, Brambach),.......
Members of the German Liedertafel.
9. Solo, Preghiera alla Madonna" (A. Tessarin),Mrs Robinson. (With Orchestral accompaniment : Violin, Violonsello, Harmonium and Piano.) 4. Solo, (Violoncello), Variations" (Men- delssohn).......Mr W. Von Babera, 5. Pianoforte Solo,
Waldscenen" (R
PRICE $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping Bailing Vessels.
FOR SOURABAYA. The A-1 Dutch Barque
GROEN V. PRINSTERER," Captain DE JONGE, will load for. the above Fort, and will have immediate despatch
For Freight, apply to y
MELCHERS & Co.. Hongkong, October 30, 1877. pr. no
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Barkentine Vede na VABIEL ABBOTT":
▶J. Chase, Master, will load here for the above-Fort, and havO
early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL di On. Hongkong, October 19, 1877. 2013
FOR LONDON,
The 100 41 British Barque
"WOODVILLE".
IT. E. NBISON, Master, will Load here and have quick despatch
Foz Freight, apply to
clirulen da red quas e MEYER & Co
Hongkong, September 20, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY..
The 21 British Bargue CASHCHOCOLA,”---
→→Capt. Kisnert, having most of her Qargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above, For Freight, apply to
BO ROZÁRIO & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Chocola,)
The 1 British Barque
"EMPREZA,"
Capt. SKIMMER, will load here,
Schumann)................dir Kennell, Lasion see and have a quick despatch as
6. Chorus, **Der Jäger Abschied"
delssohn), .......
(Mon
Members of the German Liedertafel.
PART II.
7. Overture for two Planoe, "Son and ****Stranger" (Mendelssohn), ...Mrs Hall
Dr Clouth, Mr Bennell and Mr Sangster 8. Solo, "Cavatina from L'Assedio di Lieda" (E. Petrolia).......Mrs Robinson. 9. Concerto, in d Minor, Opus 54, (R. *** Schumann), Mr Rennell and Dr Clouth 10. Quartette (Vocal),..............................
Members of the German Liedertafel. 11 Bolo, (Baritone), Wanderlied (Sohu Ms Hirat
CONSIGNMENT: of FRESH PRE SERVED RABBITS, 1 and 2 b Ths, from the Nonton BABY MEAT COMPANY LIMITED, Kapunda, Southmann),
Australia. podatek dit gedans MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1877% DOS
FOR SALE.
AROE TAKASIMA COAL EX BODOWN, AT 88.FER TOM, 2 Apply to
THS. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Quem's Road Central, and East Point. Hongkong, October 24, 1877, 1024
FOR SALE.
SHAMEEN. ÜANTON..
12. Chorus, "In der Heimath" (Carl Wil- --helm), Members of the German Liedertafel.
Tickets 82 each, to be had at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., (where a Plan of the Hall may be seen) on and after TUES DAY, the 30th October,
Doors Open at 8.30 p.m., to Commence Fat 9 pim.AR
Hongkong, November 3, 1877.
Shipping
Steamers.
под
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
NAMOA,
Capt. J. E. PUNCHARD, THI be despatched for the shove
THE Desirable Pearsay kwown.
LOT No. 40, consisting of Commodious Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 7th Luntants DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN
For particulars, apply to
October 15, 1877.""
G. M. BMITH, Canton
st, Daylight, t
For Freight or Passage, apply to
„DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 2, 1877.
FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO,
The Steamship
NOW READY.
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
CANTONESE DIALKOT. Pan, on to with Introduction Royal Brow 202-By Exzer Jon Erin, PhD, Tübingen,
pp.
Friost Two Doylars and a HAZP. To be had frota Messrs Lawn, CRAWFORD & Glos, Hongkong and Shanghal; and Messrs KELLY & WALES, Shanghai,
kongkong, February 6,:1877, JALAN
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE
07
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co Hongkong, November 1, 1877
FOR NEW YORK. **The 41 American Ship EMCOLORADO,"
INGRAHAM, Master, will load where for the above Port, and will have quick despatch." For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1877.
FOR HONOLULU, Am The A1 American Ship
“CHARTER OAK”
STAFLER Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have galak despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YOGEL BAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 9, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The 41 British Bhip "ISLES OF THE SOUTH" DENNETT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatule p
For Freight, apply to
- VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barque,
GRASMERE," *HASTINGS, Maääter, will load here for the above Pork, and will have qulok despatch, " Captain M. YOUNG, will be defos Eraight, spply to "spatched for the Abore Porta
*** TAIWAN *
WEDNESDAY, the 7th Instant, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to DN DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & 05.
Hongkong, November 5, 18777.
Low
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling off the usual Coast Ports to land
Mails and Passengers, )" data The Eastern-and- Australa Galan Mail Steam Co.'s Str. ALL BOWEN'S S will be despatched sa abora
Bohnes in APERTENT SALTS words "DEVON NTG CO. PARENTS THE Business of RHARE and GENE on or Mhon, the Pis November new
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL OF
SAS. WATSON & Co.,
Hongkong Dispensary, Hongkong, November 2, 1677. def
HOME DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. STOUT has RETURNED, and fill be
ready in receive Patients on MONDAY, the Sikh Instant, until furthe tion, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, Horac
Qfics hours, 8 to 12 Noon, and 3 to 6p.m.
Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
D
NEW YORK, U. 8. A.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
N FRIDAY, the 9th November, 01877, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
DENTAL NOTICE ROGERS begs to inform his Patrons and the Public that he in-
and Ostober, clearize BDAGS Micr
Hongkong, Angui
At the Godowny No. 7, Queen's Road Dan Central, enten
An Invoke of RUGS and CABFEES,
TROS, G. CLOVEE Mongkong, Hermober 2, 1877,
For Freight or Famage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, Catober 95, 1877
BAL BROKER, hitherto conducted 189 No. 20, on the East side thereof on the in my name, will now be carried on under road to Aberdeen, and on the North and the Style of COHEN & HEATON, Mr West sides thereof on a Water Course ALEXANDER MACULASHAN HEATON which said Fiece or Parcel of Gromd having This Day become « FASTran
therein. contains in the whole 62 Acres, of which
CHELS, CI COHEN, the Annual Crown Rent is $12; together Hongkong, November 1, 1877. with a quantity of Building Materials at present contained in and about the honges described as "Belmont upon the afore said Lots,
***NOTICE HAVE TA Day: Keisblished myssif at this Porta GENERAL, CO2H MISSION AGENTÄNAV
I
TERMS OF SALE-One half of the par chase money to be paid on the fall of the DEMARKSTJ. VERNON SHAW. hammer, and the balance on completion - Hongkong, November 1, 1877, Smyk of the Deed of Deeds of Transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by themed A NOTICE. purchaser."
FROM The Date Me EDWARD SERFFARD
The Property to be at purchasers i on the fall of the hammeri
“Tos Burther Pattimiäri, apply to t
A LANE CRAWIC
and Mr MF, Gianto, are auto, zimesh të Bien the hams of our Firin vet -Prostitution "at-Fooeben und XxY}}}
Failing Vessels. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The Portuguese Bhip
MALYA Captain Sousa, wild foad here for the above Poris, and will
have quick despatch.
#For Freight of Passage, apply to
SHOP KUEY& Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR MANILA The Spanish Brig
KAN LORENZO,"- MANDARIAGA, Master, will have Immediate despatch for the above
REMEDIOS & CO. Delabor 35, 1677.
a
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877"
FOR LONDON.
*
The 41 100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship
SYDENHAM,”
A. Mizan, Commander will hava qulak despatch for the abova Fort,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOR #04,
Agents, Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 8/3 L L L Germsa Ship
GALATRA JALEEE, Master, will load hate for the Above Fort, and will
bare quick despatch
For Freight, spply to
*VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON Hongkong, September 10, 1877,-
„FÖR HAMBURG
The 2.1 Bridah Bark
"LORD MACAULAY," "Capt. Munkhar, will load for the above Fort, and will harṣ quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
- VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U§
Sale 20, LETT.