THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VoL.XXXIV. No. 4540.號九十月正年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. Azasu, 8, Clement's Lune,
For Sale.
Lombard Street. Gronez STREET, 30, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
Cornhill. GonDON & Gorex, Ludgate Oirous, E. C.
BATES, HENDY & CO.,
4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON É Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
HAVE FOR SALE,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROGNY, AMERICAN COOKING & PARLOUR
10, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK: ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:GORDON & GOгUH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and Amorluan Ports generallyBax & BLACK, San Fran-
CIRCO,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN & Co., Munila.
CHINA: Srator, CAMPREY & Co. Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, HaDei & Co. Shanghai, LANA, CRAWFORD & Co.. and Kizzy A WALSH, Yokohama, Laxz, Craw- FORD & Co.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. KESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollara.
COURT OF DIRECTORA, Chairman-H. Hoppus, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SABBOON, Esq,
E. B. BELILIOS, Esq, WILHELM REITERS,
W. H. FORBES, Baq,
Hon. W. KESWICK.
A. MOIVEL, Esq.
Exq
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq,
MANAGER
Bhanghai,.....EWEN CAREBON, Esq. LONDON BANKeux-London and County Bank
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HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Carrent Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the dally
balanco.
For Fixed Deposits →→
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
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1, 12
4 per cent. 27
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
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STOVES.
TENDERS and FIRE IRONS.
Superior California LAMBSWOOL BLANKETS.
FAIRBANK'S SCALES, from 400 lb. to 2,500 lb..
BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CAR- PETS, various patterns.
SOFA VELVET and TAPESTRY CARPETS and RUGS.
DOOR MATS.
HORSE BLANKETS.
CARTRIDGE Central and Pin-fire CASES.
Gun-WADS, PERCUSSION CAPS.
STATIONERY, of every dosoription. BOOKS. WORKS OF REFERENCE.
NOVELS. SCHOOL BOOKS.
SHEET MUSIC and SONGS,
French APPLES, and LEMONS. SALMON BELLIES, in Kits. MACKEREL, TONGUES & SOUNDS. Family PIG PORK, and Prime Mess BEEF, in Kegs 20 lb. cach.
CAVIARE, SARDELLES, and Splood ANCHOVIES.
Prime American BACON and HAMS. Cutting's JAMS and JELLIES Assorted. GRAHAM FLOUR, CORN MEAL, RYE MEAL, &c., &c.
Canned Dessert FRUITS, Compressed BEEF TONGUES.
PIOKLED SALMON, in Quantities to suit Parchasers,
CORNED BEEF, and
CHOSBE & BLAOKWELL'S OIL MANS' STORES, of every kind; Fresh Supplies received by every Steamer.
OLARET in Cusk, (BANDOL), Superior Quality.
BARCLAY PERKIN's PORTER, in Hogs heads sad Kilderkins, ·
GUINNESS' STOUT; Bottled by E. & J. BURKE, in Pints and Quarte.
BA PALE ALE, Bottled by CAMERON and SAUNDERS, in Pinte and Quarte,
¿zo.,
$o. Hongkong, January 9, 1878.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE. HORATIO GAY JAMES WAS
Credits granted on approved Securities, Madmitted a Partner in our Firm on
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, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road Eart Bougkong, August 16, 1877.
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To Let.
OFFICE TO LET. Apply to
the 1st January, 1678.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1878.
NOTICE, TIRE Business hitherto conducted in my name will from This Date be Carried on under the Style of GROSSMANN & Co., Mr G. A: GROSSMANN having become a Partner therein.
C. F. GROSSMANN. Hongkong, January 1, 1878.
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NOTICE.
LANDSTEIN & Co. Mthorized to Sign Our Firm by
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
TO LET.
NOS. 4, and 5, PROHILA TERRACE, ELGIN
Apply to
STREET,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LET
TOUSE No. 9, Queen's Road Central,
Hwith Godowns attached.
House Nos. 2 and 8, Peddar's Hill "Bisnee Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS &.00. Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
TO LET.
HE Dwelling House and Offoes No. 1, D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupa tion of Messrs Douglas LapBAIE & Co. Three Offices, in Club Chambers,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06, Hongkong, January 19, 1878,
For Sale.
NOW READY,
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I.,
A to E, with Introduction, Royal 8vo., RR 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Pricot Two Dozlabs and a HALE. To be had from Messra-LaNE, ÜHAWFORD &Co., Bougkong and Shanghai and Mesara Kruly & Watsu, Shanghal,
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
COAL
BCOAL for Sale, ex Godowis
DÉST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM
Apply to
BATTLES & Co. Hongkong, Desember 3, 1877;
TR BERNHARD SCHMACKER is
procuration.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton, Hongkong, Shanghai,
January 1, 1878,
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NOTICE,
Established February, 1845. "Hongkong Evening Mail
P
MAIL.
and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
日七十月二十年丑丁
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1878.
Intimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
ARCELS EXPRESS AGENCY, in connection withị WHEATLEY & Co., LONDON, Packages Received for transmission to Great Britain by each P. & O. Mail; Charges can be Collected either here or in England. The following particulars of Packages are required-Contents, Value, Address of Consignee, and whether Insurance be desired.
SPECIAL ORDER DEPARTMENT.-Orders Received and Promptly Executed, for Books, Scientific Instruments, and European Goods of any Description.
Hongkong, January 14, 1878.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Twenty-third Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be Held at the Offica of the Company, No. 50 A, Queen's Road, on FRIDAY, the 26th January Instant, at 9 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. sud Auditore.
By Order of the Board of Director,
P. A. DA COSTA,
Secretary. Hongkong, January 2, 1878.
· STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
General Agents.
DENTAL NOTICE.
EASTLACK will Commence
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Intimations.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMÍTED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Com- pany will be held at the Company's Office, 39, Queen's Road, Victoria, at Half-pant. o'clock in the Afternoon of FRIDAY, the 15th February next, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Beport of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company
will be CLUSED from the 2nd to the 15th February, both days inclusive.
By Order,
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, January 18, 1878,
felb
ESTATE OF DODD & Co.
AT the MEETING held on the 12th
Instant at Mesars Dopp & Co.'s; OFFICES, the following RESOLUTIONS were carried-
1. That the affairs of the said Dopp & Co. shall be Liquidated by arrangement,
and not. In Bankruptcy.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOB SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
(Calling of the unal Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Auatesilan Mail Stoam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched for the above Forts on or about the 1ST FEBRUARY,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, January 18, 1878,-
NOTICE.
CÓMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
VOLGA,"
Camdt. ROLLAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA
2. That FRANCIS OROMLEY be, and he shortly after the arrival of the next French
is hereby appointed Trustee,
8, That H. ABENDROTH and EDMUND Prz be, and they are hereby appointed a Committee of Inspection.
DPractice in HONGKONG, on the 20th Estate, it is requested, will be Paid to the
Instant.
Hongkong, January 15, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE. ROGERS begs to say that he has
RETURNED, and is now ready to receive Patients,
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Hongkong, November 22, 1877.
NOTICE
AI PAYMENTS on account of the
order of the Undersigned.
F. OHOMLEY, Trustee for the Estate of TraDo it Da. Amoy, January 14, 1878.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at
DE, STODY sxpects to Leave the Colony A the Rate of : FIVE RARIS per
PERMANENTLY about the 20th of January, 1878.
Hongkong, December 22, 1877.
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO I DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET IMPORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS, REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI. CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention,
NOTICE,
THE Tranafex BOOKS of the Company CLOSED. from the 12th to the 25th day of January instant, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Director,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary, Hongkong, January 2, 1878.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
RE Ordinary
Tory Unlf-yearly MEETING at the Hotel on FRIDAY, the 25th January instant, at 4 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors together with a Statement of
R. H. F. MEYERINK has been Accounta.
admitted a Partner in our Firm from This Date,
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1878
NOTICE
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THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr PRO BARNES in our Firm in China CEASES from This Date, HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, December 81, 1877.
NOTICE.
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PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR- ANCE ASSOCIATION.
at the
SHANGHAI, January 7th, 1878. TN Accordance with a Resolution passed I ING of JANNUAL GENERAL MEET declared a Dividend to Shareholders of Taels 49.50 per Share for the fiscal Year ending the 30th September, 1877, and a further Dividend of Taole 10.50 per Share, being interest on Shareholders Capital at the Rate of 12 per tant, per Annum, for the quarter ending Desember, 1877.
The above Dividends (Taels 60 per Share) will be Payable on the 15th Instant, at the Office of the Secretaries to Shareholders of ja25 record on the 10th Instant.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Becretary, Hongkong, January 4, 1878.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company TEE
will be CLOSED from the 12th to
inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MR CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY the 25th day of January Instant, both days
was admitted a PARTNER in our
firm on the 1st July, 1877,
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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo.
Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE.
HAVE This Day established myself at this Port as a MERCHANT and COM MISSION AGENT, under the Style or
· LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Secretary, Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of
Firm of GEO. R. STEVENS Con who the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- will henceforward conduct the Agency of the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION sent Biveryearly Lease exriring on the 1st August, 1878. SEALED TENDEES to be sent in on or before the Sint Marsh, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required.
COMPANY.
G. R. STEVENS, Hongkong, December 20, 1877.
*NOTICE.
HAVE This Day Established myself at this Port as a GENERAL OOM. MISSION AGENT,
J. Y. VERNON SHAW.
myi Hongkong, November 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
HAVE This Day Established myself at
this Port, under the Style or Firm, WEST POINT IRON WORKS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS, WILLIAM DUNPHEŤ & ÔL, Late Manager of the NOVELTY IRON WOBES, Hongkong.
WA. DUNPHY, Hongkong, December 16, 1877.
By Order of the Director,
LOUIS HAUBCHILD,
- Sebretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
G. TALCONER & Co.,
WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTUREES,
ANI
JEWELLERS.
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The Transfer BOOKS of the Association will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 15th Instant, inclusive.
Persons collecting Dividends for absunt Shareholders are requested to exhibit their Powers of Attorney for registry at this Office.
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By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Sedretaries.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to beneft by the world-
wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate one pack- agen. Sults at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS Of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MT'G CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS, THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO,
AND BOOKS.
1010
46, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, fe80 17113 NEW YORK, bị Bị Đi
SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record 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 Corapany will be ULOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Cos
Liquidators.
Shanghal, October 2, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION, AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co have received instructions to sell by Public Anction,
ON
THURSDAY,
the 24th January, 1878, at Noon,- The British Barque
*ALPHINGTON,"
of 326 Tons Register, or of about 8,000 picule Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL RAG INVENTURE IN
The Vessel was Built under Lloyde special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years à 1. at Lloyds and continued in 1868 A. 1. for 8 years. She was Remetalled over Felt in Lon- don in July, 1875.
TERMS ORO-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder apon Transfer being effected, The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer,
Hongkong, January 17, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
NAMOA"
Capt. J. E. PoxCHARD, Will Er be despatched for the above Forts on TUESDAY, the 22nd Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, January 16, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA.
The British Steamdr
LORNE
shortly expected from BIN viame garous, will have quiçk des
spatch as above.
For Freight of Fassage, apply to
MELCHERS & O‰,. Agnis, Hongkong, January 17, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,
The Steamship
"GALLEY OF LORNES expected from SINGAroha, will have immediate despatch as Bbove,
For Freight or Passage, spply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, January 10, 1878,
Mall
H. DU POUEY,
Aginti
Hongkong, January 18, 1878.-
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
·PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
YANGTSE," Comit. BaPATEL, WEI be despatched for SHANGHAI
shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DO POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, January 18, 1878,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT.)
The A 1 Gorman Bark
*JURGEN
WENDT, Master, will load here and meet with quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG, The 4.1 Clipper Barque
"GOLDEN RUSSETT RICHARDSON, Master, will hars quick despaton sa above.
For Freight, apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agenta..
Hongkong, November 23, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 100 AI British Ship "BROOMHALL"
H. BATE, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
METER & Co Hongkong, January 7, 1878.
FOR NAGASAKI, The 1 American Barkenting.
"ANNIE 8. HALL,” NELSON, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.: Hongkong, January 5, 1878.
FOR NEW YORL
The A1 American Barkentine ma MARION,"
R. Howes, Master, will load here for the above Fork, and have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co Hongkong, January 3, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
The'd 1 Amerloan Bark -
"A. F. WATSON,”": HAWKINS, Master, will load- here for the above Port, and. will have quick derratob.
For Freight, apply to
A VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U..
Hongkong, January 8, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON.
The d 1 Britsk Ship -
"ONEIDA,"
9. Otrita Master, having 3/4ths of her Cargo angagad, will load here as above, and will be de spatched on or about the 31st December,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OF Hongkong, November 27, 1877