THE
CHINA
Established Februai
1840.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4530.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping
號八月正年八十七百八千一英
LONDON-F. Axoan, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Coron, Ludgate
Notlees of Firms.
NOTIOR
Cireus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Chelat January, 1878. 4, Old Jory, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON
Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street,
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOSNY,
10, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-
isu Birect.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
TR. HORATIO GAY JAMES was admitted & Partier in our Firm on
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1876,
NOTICE.
THE Business hitherto conducted in my THE
1 name will from This Date be Carried ZEALAND-GORDON & Gorga, Melon onder the Style of GROSSMANN & Co., Mr G. A. GROSSMANN having bourns and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta become a Partner therein.
C. F. GROSSMANN. generallyBeaN & BLACK, San Fran-
Hongkong, January 1, 1878.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-BAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore.. O. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila,
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NOTICE. BERNHARD SCHMACKER is CHINA-Stow, CAMPREEL & Co. M. Rzed to Sign our Firm by
Amoy, WILSON, NICOLLE & Co, Foool, Kel. & Co. Shanghai, LATE, CRAWFORD & Co.. and Kaw & Waren, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAM-UP CAPITAL,......5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. HOPPTUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E.R. BELIZIOS, Esq. WILBELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK
A..MOITER, KBQ.
Eag
ED. TOBIN, Eaq,
....
CHIEF MANAGER,
* Hongkong,.....TR JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES.-London and Corinty!
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
ON
of 1 per esat. per annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:-
For 3 months, 2 por coat. per annum.
6
77
#12
4 per cent.
11
5
per cent.
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LOUAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the shief Oouumercial 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.
2
AApply to
To Let.
N. OFFICE. TO LET.
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
TO LET.
NOS. 4, and 5, PROILY TERBAUE, ÉJAIN
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LET. Hith Godowns attached. TOUSE No, 9, Queen's Road Central,
House Nos. 2 and 8, Peddar's Hill. "Bisnee Villa," Pok-foo-tum, Furnished.
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & C.. Hongkong, January 4, 1878.
THE
TO LET. THE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupa tion of Mesara DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Three Offices, In Club Chambers.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
Notices of Firms..
NOTION.
procuration.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton, Hongkong, Shanghai,
January 1, 1878.
NOTICH
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R. H. F. MEYERINK has been Madmitted a Partner in our Firm from This Date,
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1878,
NOMOR,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1878. -****
For Sale.
LÄXTRA FINEST ISIGNY BUTTER, in 1'1b, and 2 lb. Ting, a
Choice French JAMS,
VAN HOBOHMEN'S AVH GIN,
BABS'S ALE and GUINNERS'S TUBORG'S Danish BEER,
Packed specially for LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. STOUT, Bottled by FOSTER,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents, CURCIER and "ADET'S CLARETS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. BULLOCK LADE'S Scotch WHISKY, spécially blended,
For LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Very Fine OLD RYE WHISKY,
Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Cɔ, SACOONE's Perfectly Pure SHERRIES,
Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Choicest Pare PORT, direct from Oporto,
Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. CUMSHAW MIXTURE, the finest Mixture of new Foochow Teas,
Prepared specially for LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. BOXES,
Cat's SAFES, LOCKS, and LETTS'S DIARIES for 1878,
apa
SILBER LAMPS, BAXTER'S CANVAS,
THE Interces and Responsiblity of Mr
JOSEPH PERROTT BARNES in our Firm in China CEASES from This Date.
Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agente.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agents.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agents. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agenta,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
Hongkong, December 31, 1877.
NOTICE
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R. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY
MAS admitted 1 PARTNER in our
Firm on the 1st July, 1877.
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & CD. Hongkong, September 22, 1877,
Entertainments.
IN AID OF THE FAMINE IN NORTH CHINA.
HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY,
HAVE FOR SALE.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP AMERICAN COOKING & PARLOUR STOVES.
TENDERS and FIRE IRONS.
Superior Californis LAMBSWOOL BLANKETS. '.
FAIRBANK'S SCALES, from 400 lb. to 2,500 lb.
BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CAR PETS, various patterns.
SOFA VELVET and TAPESTRY
THE FIRST CONCERT of the Season CARPETS and RUGS.
will take placo
ON
THURSDAY,
the 10th Instant,
and the Proceeds will be devoted to tho Relief of the Sufferers by FAMINE in the NORTH of ÚHINA.
PROGRAMME:
FART J.
A. E. Grell
Overture, Fianoforte, arranged
for hands, "Don Giovanni," Mozart. Part Song, "The Red, Red,
Hatton Rose," Duet, for two Tenor, "Lorbeer.
und Rose," Solo, Pianoforte, "Fantaisie Impromptu," in Sharp Minor, (Op. 66,).............................................. Chopin. By a Gentleman Amateur, Solo and Chorus, "Inflam
matus, from Stabat Mater,".. Rossini,
PART IL
Part Bong, "Rleo, Sleep no
more," Solo,... Solo, Pianoforte, "Andante and
Benedict.
DOOR MATS.
HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Pin-fire CASES.
CARTRIDGE
Gun-WADS, PERCUSSION CAPS,
STATIONERY, of overy description. BOOKS.
WORKS OF REFERENCE.
NOVELS. SCHOOL BOOKS.
SHEET MUSIC and SONGS.
French APPLES, and LEMONS. SALMON BELLIES, in Kits. MACKEREL, TONGUES & SOUNDS. Family FIG PORK, and Prime Mous BEEF, in Kegs 25 lb. each,
CAVIARE, SARDELLES, and Spiced ANCHOVIES.
Prime American BACON and HAMS. Cutting's JAMS and JELLIES Assorted. GRAHAM FLOUR, CORN MEAL, RYE MEAL, &c, &o.
Canned Dessert FRUITS. Compressed CORNED BEEF, and BEEF TONGUES.-
PICKLED SALMON, in Quantities to suit Purchasers..
CROSSE & BLAOKWELL'S OILMANS'
intimations.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
MAIL.
List." Published every Evening.
日大初月二十年丑丁
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & 00.,
WATCH AND CERONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
W. BALL, CRINA DISPENSARY.
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MFORTER or DRUGE, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISI SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- DINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG, ** Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf.
Hongkong, July 13, 1878,
NOTICE.
A MILLAR & CO. PLUMBERS, AND -GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
September 18, 1877.
APONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to`
THE Twenty-third Ordinary Half-yearly H. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
in the Company will be Held as the Office
of the Company, No. 50 A, Queen's Road,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
OF RUSSIA,
on FRIDAY, the 26th January Instant, at H. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, toge ther with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and electing a Director and Anditora.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
PADA COSTA,
Secretary, Hongkong, January 2, 1878. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
ΝΟΤΙΟΣ
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Transfer BOOKS of the Company TE OLUSED from the 12th to the 25th day of January instant, both days Inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directora,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. "Hongkong, January 2, 1878.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
· Pak
Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING
Rondo Capricoloso," in E Mendelssohn, STORES, of every kind; Fresh Supplies TE SHAREHOLDERS will be held
(Op. 14)........
By a Gentleman Amateur, Solo and Chorus, "Blow
Gentle Gales, Chorts, March of the Men
of Barlesh"
Bishop,
To Commence at 9 Clock.
A Plan of the Hall can be seen at Mears LANE, CRAWFoap & Co.'s, whore Tlokets (Price $2 each) can be taken and Beate secured.
Hongkong, January 4, 1876.
Jall AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB OF HONGKONG./
received by every Steamer.
CLARET in Cask, (BANDOL), Superior Quality,
BARCLAY PERKIN'S PORTER, in Hogs heads and Kilderkins.
GUINNESS'S STOUT, Bottled by E. & J. BURKE, in Pints and Quarts.
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BASS PALE ALE, Bottled by CAMERON and SAUNDERS, in Pints and Quarts.
&o. &B., Hongkong, January 8, 1878.
COAL
EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM THE MEMBERS of the above CLUE BUAL for Sale, ex Godown.
THE
will give a Performance at the THEATRE ROYAL, OFTY HALL,
MON
SATURDAY January 12th, 1878,
When will be presented a Comedy
ENTITLED
ENTITLED
" Boots at the Swan."-
HAVE This Day established myself at "NINE POINTS OF THE LAW,"
this Port as a MERCHANT and COM MISSION AGENT, under the Style or to be followed by a farce by O BELBY, Esq., Firm of CEO. B. STEVENS & Co., who wil henceforward conduct the agency of the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGAZION COMPANY.
G. R. STEVENS. Hongkong, December 29, 1877.
NOTICE,
1
...
HAVE This Day Established myself at this Port sa UENERAL DOM MISSION AGENT.
B. Y. VERNON SELAW,
Hongkong, November 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
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Tickets may be had at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. on and after Wednes day, January 201
Deore Open at 8,89, Ferformance to Com
mence at 9 o'clock
Apply to
BATTLES & Co.. Hongkong, December 3, 1877.
at the Hotel on FRIDAY, the 25th January instant, at 4 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of recolving & Report of the Direators. together with a Statement of Accounts.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 4, 1878, HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company Tilbe CLOSED from the Lith to the 25th day of Jentary Instant, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Bewetary,
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT Hongkong, January 4, 1878.
OIL. RELIABLE, BECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world D
wide reputation of our Oll, certain DAN CHAS, O. COHEN, parties have attempted to imitate our pack
Elon, Secretary.
jals ages, Suita at law have been instituted Hongkong, December 81, 1877.
against the MAENES AND PUECKLEENE of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOES BRIL
NOW READY, CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
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TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of
the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the Slat August, 1878 SEALED TENDERS to
be sent in on or before the 31st Marek 1878, to the Becretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, Lauren, who will supply any information required legna
By Order of the Direntur, f
LOUIS HAUSCHILD, ·
Secretary. Hongkong, September 18, 1877.
NOTION. STOUT expects to Leave the Colony
of January, 1878
Hongkong, December 22, 1877,
upi
HAVE This Day Established myself at A CANTONALE DIALECT PILL, MAN Waren allado dos gas, and DR PERMANENTLY about the 20th
thia Part, under the Style or Firm, WEST POINT IRON WORKS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS,
BY
WILLIAM DUNPHY & Co., Late Manager of the NOVELTY IRON WORKS,
Hongkong,INTE
W DUNPHY, Ronghong, December 10, 1877,
with Introduction. Royal words "DEVCE MTG CO, PATENTE” pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN ETTEL, Ph.D,
are stamped on the top of the can. bingen.
Prices Two DOLLARS AND & HALY. To be had from Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaljand Messre KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai
Hongkong, February 8, 1077)
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING 06.,
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U, 8. 4.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC OLUS,
TAS on hand the Largest and Best
Hollection of Viswa of China, Pho tographie Albums, Frames, Cases, &a, of assorted sizes. Ex S. S. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monogtams and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and oarvod-wood Albums, Cases and Frames, nice Albans for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statesmen, the two Chinese Ambassador, in Cablast and Carte de Visite sizesS Coloured Portraits of English Ladies.
Hongkong, Angust 24, 1877,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Steamer
"EMUY," BLANCO, Master, will be de. patched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 10th Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
ja10 Hongkong, January 4, 1878.
PERU
& CHINA MAIL STEAM
SHIP COMPANY,
FOR HONOLULU & CALLAO. STEAMSHIP "PERUSIA," Captain J. MoKIRDY,
X7ILL be despatched for
WILL
CALLAO via HONO-
LULU, on FRIDAY, the 11th Lastunt, at Noon
For Freight or Passage, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents.
jall Hongkong, January 7, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS:
The Company's Steamalp
**TANAIS,
Comdt. L MARÇELLE, will be despatobed for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French
Mall, expected on er about WEDNESDAY, the 9th Instant,
H. DU FOURY, Agent. Hongkong, January 7, 1878,"
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
*BİNDE Comdt BAURES, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
ROGERS beg to say that he has shortly after her arrival from Europe, DRETURNED, and is now ready to
H. at POURY, Agent, receive Patients,
Hongkong, January 7, 1876.
hongaung, Novembre 32 1977,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR BANGKOK.
The Siamese Bark
THOON KRAMOM" Vonara, Mastor, will be de apatoled for the above Port,E
on SATURDAY, the 12th Instant, at 4 pm.. - For Freight or Passage, apply to USKR
SIEMSSEN Oo
You Agents Hongkong, January 7, 1878,arajala FOR HAMBURG (DIÉEOT,) SOF
The 41 German Bark
S" JURGENS WENDT, Master, will load here and meet with quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & O
chiff
Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
FOR DUNEDIN (N. Z.)
The 41 German Barque
MARIE
Capt. BURMEISTER, will load. here for the above Porty and
baro a quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co
Hongkong, November 14, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG. The 1 Clipper Barque
"GOLDEN RUSSETT! RICHARDSON, Master, will har quick despatch as above, stadi
For Freight, apply to annouette) (endu
WM. PUSTAU & Cogra Agents, "
Hongkong, November 23, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 100 4 I British Ship
"BROOMHALL
H. BATE, Master, will load hero and have quick despatch,)
For Freight, apply toddle
MEYER & Co, Hongkong, January 7, 1878.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 4 1 French Barque
ANGELES Captain BARBEYRON, Will take Freight at moderate rates, and
have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
„CARLOWITZ & Co, Agents.
dongkong, December 5, 1877.
FOR NAGASAKI,
The 1 American Barkentine “ANNIB 8. HALL,”. NELSON, Master, will load for
E the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN ♣ Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Barkentine
"MARION”
R. Howes, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, January 3, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark B. F. WATSON HAWKING, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
www wave quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORM & 06. Hongkong, January 3, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 4 1 British Clipper Ehip
BAR HULLURNUM " SHEEWEBURY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick deepaton.
For Freight, apply to
A VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDOMS
The A1 British Ship
"ONEIDA":
S, Czya, Mastery havler 3/4ths of her Cargo engaged, will load here as above, and will be dhe spatched on or about the 21st December,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, November 27, 1877,
FOR HONOLULU,
The 41 Amaridan Shipw CHARTER OAK STAPLES, Master, will load here for the abora Port, and
will have quick despatchi
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CH Hongkong, November 5, 18/7,