THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening,
VOL. XXXIV, No. 4541. AEFA+LBAT-A
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
For Sale.
LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 3, Clement's Lane, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00.
Lombard Street, GEORGE STRMET, 30, Carnhill, GORDON & Goron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDT & CO... 4, Old Jewry, EC. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE :-LEON DE BOSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, NG1-
Jau Street. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO' and American Porta generally Bar & BLACK, Bon Fran-
CHECO,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Marila. OHINA:-Swatow, CAMFEELL & Co. Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & 00. Shanghai. Foushow, Hoax & Co. -LAHH, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Wizsa, Yokohama, Laxx, OBAW- FORD & Co.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL... 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,... 650,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORA Chairman--H. Horeros, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Eq.
E, R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
W. H. FORBES, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK.
A. McIVER, Esq.
Esq. ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIRP MANAGER,
Hongkong.THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMEROX, Esq. LONDON BANKERES, London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the zate
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 2 per cent per annum,
6
11
11
4 per cent.
J3
12.11 5 per cent.
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LooAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits grauted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Draft, granted on London, and the
HAVE FOR SALE.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF AMERICAN COOKING & PARLOUR
STOVES...
TENDERS and FIRE IRONS. F
Superior California LAMBSWOOL BLANKETS.
FAIRBANK'S SCALES, from 400 lb, to 2,600 lb.
BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CAR- PETS, various patterns.
VELVET and TAPESTRY SOFA CARPETS and RUGS.
DOOR MATS.
HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Pin-dre
CASES,
CARTRIDGE
Gun-WADS, PERCUSSION CAPS.
STATIONERY, of every description. 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 Koga 28 lb. each.
CAVIARE, SARDELLES, and Spiced ANCHOVIES.
Prime American BACON and HAMS, Cutting's JAMSand JELLIES Assorted. GRAHAM FLOUR, CORN MEAL, RYE MEAL, &o., ds.
Canzed Dessert FRUITS. Compressed CORNED BEEF, and BEEF TONGUES.
suit Purchasers.
HORIBIO SALMON, in Quantities to CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS' STORES, of every kind; Fresh Supplies 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 Quarte.
BASH PALE ALE, Bottled by CAMERON and Saunders, in Pints and Quarta,
&o.,
*o., Hongkong, January 3, 1878.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
&zo.
Madmitted a Partner in our Firm on
HORATIO GAY JAMES WAS
the 1st January, 1878.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1878.
NOTICE.
chief Commercial places in Europe, ladies name will from This Date be Carried
Australia, Amorica, Chian and Japan,
BE Business hitherto conducted in my
on nader the Style of GROSSMANN Chief Manager.& Co., Mr. A. GROSSMANN having
T. JACKSON,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
To Let.
TO LET.
N08, 4, and 5, PECHILI TEREAGE, 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,
Blance Villa," Fox-foo-lum, Furnished. DAVID SASSOON, SONS & 00, Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
TO LET.
THE Dwelling House and Office No. 1,
become a Partner therein.
C. F. GROSSMANN. Bongkong, January 1, 1878.
£42
M
NOTICE.
TR. BERNHARD SCHMACKER is authorized to Sign our Firm by procuration.
CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton, Hongkong, Shanghai,
January 1, 1878.
NOTICE.
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HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1878.
Intimations:
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
日九十月二十年丑丁
Intimations.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE NINTH ORDINARY MEETING
PARCELS EXPRESS AGENCY, in connection with The of SHARREOLDERS in the Com
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 aro 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.
HE Twenty-third Ordinary Balf-yearly MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
General Agents.
W: BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.
"MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI. CINES AND PERFUMES,
and Prompt Attention,
any will be held at the Company's Office, 39, Queen's Road, Victorio, at Half-past 3 o'clock in the Afternoon of FRIDAY, the 15th February next, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directora for the year ending 31st December, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will bo CLÚSED from the Sad to the 15th February, both days inclusive.
By Order,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, January 18, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
B. W. C. EASTLACK will Commence
Instant.
DPreotice in HONCHONG, on the 20th
Hongkong, January 15, 1878,
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. BOGERS begs to say that he has
D RETURNED, and is now ready to
receive Patients;
Longkong, November 22, 1877.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION,
in the Company will be. Held at the Office Prescriptions Dispensed with Cerealness, A SECOND RETURN OF CAPITAL at on FRIDAY, the 25th January instant, at of the Company, No. 50 A, Queen's Road, 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose ther with a Statement of Accounts, declaring of receiving a Report of the Directora, toge-
Auditora. s Dividend and electing a Director and
By Order
...
the Board of Directors,
P. A, DA COSTA, Secretary,
Hongkong, January 2, 1878,
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE
THE Tranter BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 25th day of January instant, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A. da 00STA, Secretary. Hongkong, January 2, 1878.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE
THE Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held 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
TR. B. F. MEYERINE has been Accounta.
Madmitted a Partner in our Firm
from This Date. MEYER & O
Hongkong, January 1, 1878
NOTICE.
Ap2
Interest and Responsibility of Mr JOSEPH PERROTT BARNES in our Firm in China, CEASES from This Date, HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1877.
NOTION
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D'Aguilar Street, lately in the coupas admitted a PARENAE in our TR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY tion of Messrs Dovolás LapraIK & Co.
Three Offices, in Club Chambers,
Firm on the 1st July, 1877. Apply to
DOUGLAB LAFRAIK & 0%.. Hongkong, January 19, 1878,
For Sale.
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT Part L, A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro., PP 202,By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two Dollars and à Bazri
To be had from Mesurs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Mess KELLY & WAJAH, Shangha
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
OOAL
EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM, Borale, ex lodow
Apply to
BATTLES & Co,
Hongkong, December 5, 1877,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
NOTICE,
HAVE This Day established myself at this Port as a MERCHANT and COM. MISSION AGENT, under the Style or
By Order of the Board of Directors,
"LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary, Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 18, 1876.
ESTATE OF DODD & Co.
AT the MEETING held on the 12th A Instant at Means Boot Co.'s
OFFICES, the following RESOLUTIONS were carried-
1. That the affairs of the said Dodd
& Co. shall be Liquidated by arrangement, and not in Bankruptcy. 4
2. That FRANCIS CHOMLET be, and he
is hereby appointed Trustee.
3. That ABENDROTH and EDMUND Prz be, and they are hereby appointed a Committee of Inspection.
account of the
the Rate of FIVE per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the Lat Dotober, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst.
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- sigued 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, inclusive,
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators, Shanghal, October 2, 1877.
LA
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell
All PAYMENTS on Estate, it is requested, will be Pald to the order of the Undersigned.
F. CHOMLEY, Trustee for the Estate of by Public Auction,
DODD Co Amoy, January 14, 1878.
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE YANGTSZE INSUR ANCE ASSOCIATION.
SHANGHAI, January 7th, 1878, TN Accordance with a Resolution passed ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of July 5th, 1877, the Directors have declarada Dividend to Shareholders of Taels 49.50 per Share for the fiscal Year ending the 30th September, 1877, and a further Dividend of Taels 10.50 per Share, balug interent on Shareholder' Capital at the Rate of 12 per cent per annum, for the quarter ending December, 1877.
The above Dividends (Tacia 60 por Share) will be Payable on the 15th Instant, at the ja25 Office of the Secretaries to Shareholders of
record on the 10th Instant.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Association will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 15th Instant, Inclusive.
Persons dollecting Dividends for absent Shareholders are requested to exhibit their
THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company Powers of Attorney for registry at this
will be CLOSED from the the 25th day of January Instant, both days inclusive.
RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
Office.
By Order of the Director,
fel
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary,
Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
T
THE HONGKONG HOTEL,
Firm of GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., who TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of will henceforward conduct the Agency of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- the AUSTRALASIAN SINAM NAVIGATION sent Five-yearly Lease srolring on the 31st COMPANY.
August, 1878. BEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the 81st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LED, who will supply. any information required.
G. R. STEVENS, Hongkong, December 28, 1877,
NOTICE. HAVE This Day Established myself at this Port as a GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENT.
I
J. Y. VERNON SHAW, Hongkong, November 1, 1877.
NOTICE..
20y1
at
this Port, under the Style or Firm, WEST POINT IRON WORKS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS,
BY
WILLIAM DUNPHY & Co., Late Manager of the NOVELTY IRON WORKS, Hongkong
WM. DUNPHY. ~~Hongkong, December 10, 1877,
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By Order of the Director,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Buretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
4. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the worlda
wide reputation of our Oil, vertaļn parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages.
Sults of law have been instituted spl sgainst the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of these Imliations. · · Buyers should be carefni to see that the words "DEVOES BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MTG CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the san.
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Street,
NEW YORK, V. 8. A‚
* JEWELLERS NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
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ON
THURSDAY,
the 24th January, 1878, at Noon,er The British Barque
“ ALPHINGTON," of 326 Tons Register, or of about 8,000 piculs Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY.
The Vessel was Built under Lloyds special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyds and continued in 1868 A 1. for 8 years. She was Remetalled over. Felt in Lon. don in July, 1875.
TERMS:-One-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being offected. The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, January 17, 1877. Ja24
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOX & FOOOHOW,
The Steamship
يذ
***NAMOA," :
Capt. J. E. FUNGHARD, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 22nd Instant, at *Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, January 18, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.
The British Steatter
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- CAIRNSMUIR," Capt. SPOWART, abortly ex- pected from SINGAPORE, Will have immediate despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, January 19, 1678,
FOR YOKOHAMA,
The British Steamer
LORNE shortly expected from Stx Garone, will have quick, de
spatch as above.
For Freight of Fasnago, apply to
MELOHERS & Co., Agenta Hongkong, January 17, 1875,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE:
(Calling off the usual Coast Poris, and taking through Cargo and Passengers. for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
**BOWEN"
will be despatched for the above Forte on or about the 187 FEBRUARY.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Ágenie,
Hongkong, January 18, 1878,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship. * VOLGA,”
Comdt. ROLLAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA ahortly after the arrival of the next French Mail.
H. DU POUFY, Agent,
Hongkong, January 18, 1878,
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"YANGTSE,"
»Comdt. RAPATEL, will be
despatched for SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe, u
H. Du POURY, Agent
Hongkong, January 18, 1878..
Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT.) The d 1 Gorman Bark
"JURGEN": WENDT, Master, will load here and meet with quick despatob `as above....
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Ø%. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG. The 4 1 Clipper Barque
"GOLDEN RUSSETT"
RICHARDSON, Master, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
WM, PUSTAV & 004 Agenta.
Hongkong, November 23, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 100 4 I British Ship "BROOMHALL,”
H. BATE, Mater, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, January 7, 1878,
FUR NAGASAKLAS The A1 American Barkentine
ANNIE S. HALL," NELSON, Master, will load for the above Fort, and will hava immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Hongkong, January 5, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Barkentine
"MARION"
R. Howay, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O„.. Hongkong, January 9, 1878. ̧
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
B. J. WATSON #D135 HAWKINS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, January 8, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON,“....... The A1 British Ship
"ONEIDA
8. OLYA, Master, having 3/4ths of her Cargo engaged, will load here as above, and will be de spatched on or about the 31st December.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CH Hongkong, November 27, 1877,