THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Detablished February,
1848.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VoL,XXXIV. No. 4590,就十二月三年八十七百八千一英 AGENTS FOR THE CHINA Maki
For Sale.
LONDON :—F. ALHAL, 8, Clement's Lane, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Oircas, E C.BATES, HANDY & Co.j 4,Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE KOSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIRD, 133, Nar-
sau Street,
:
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTOH, Mei- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Parts gederally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
Cisco,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINEZEN & Co., Manila, OHINA-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Brontose, CAMPRECE & Do. Amy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & 06. Fohow, HEDE & Co. Bhanghai. LANE, CRAWRO & Coly and Rinx & Wazam. Yokohama, LANE, CHAWP.- FORD & Co.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERTE FUND 1,000,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman F. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. H.R. BELILIOS, LEG. (ADAM LIND, ESQ. H. LDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINEES,
Engl
H. HOPEIUS, Esq. W. S. Youso, Esq. Bon, W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGEE. Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON. BANKERS.-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ÁLLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate ol per cent, per autem on the dally
balance.
For Fixed Deposits —
For 5 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
73
"
4 per cent.
12
71
11
5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Draft, granted on Loudon, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Officer of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 27, 1878.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and FNINiity of Mr EDWARD CUNNINGHAM in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED on the Stat December last,
RUSSELL & Co.
China, March 8, 1878.
NOTICE,
BEB
THE Interest of MR. WILLIAM DUNPHY in our Firm, CEASED
on the 28th February, 1878.
WM. DUNPHY & Co. WEST POINT IRON WORKS,
Hongkong, March 9, 1878.
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NOTICE. HORATIO GAY JAMES WAS
Madmitted a Partner tu our Firm on
the 1st January, 1878.
́GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1878,
NOTICE,
&
HAVA This Day established mold at this Pert as a MERCHANT and COM. MISSION AGENT, under the Style or Firm of GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., who will hengsforward conduct the Agency of the AUSTRALASIAN STHAN. NAVIGAZION COMPANY.
G. R. STEVENS.
Hongkong, December 20, 1877.
NOTICE.
HAVE FOR SALE.
Ex M. M. S. S. "AVA," AND OTHER RECENT ARRIVALS.
ETSSONNEAU'S STRAWBERRIES
SYRUP. TEYSSONNEAU's ASSORTED FRUITS in NOYEAU,
TEYSSONNBAI'S ASSORTED FRUITS
in BRANDY,
TETSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED PATES, in Patent Tins.
TEYSSONNEAU'S PATE DE FOIE GRAS, in Patent Tins.
TEYSSONNEAU's ASSORTED JAMS and JELLIES, in Glass Bottles.
PHILIPPE and CANAUD'S ASSORTED PATES.
PHILIPPE and CANAUD'S LONG ASPA- RAGUS.
PHILIPPE and OAXAUD'S SARDINES,
FENARD & FILS' FINEST
CHERBOURG, BUTTER, in Bottles.
CIGARETTES, COMPAGNIE
LAFERME.
RICHMOND SMOKING MIXTURE. BARCELONA NUTS. BRAZIL NUTS. PEA NUTS.
ALMONDS in SHELL. SMYRNA FIGS. MUSCATEL BLOOM RAISINS, in Cartoons.
EPPS' COCOA,
BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK. GOLDEN GATE FLOUR, in Barrols. GALETINE and ISINGLAS, in lb. Packete.
WAFFLE IRONS. AMERICAN BROILERS.
VERY FINE
"0. K." BOURBON WHISKY.
BILLIARD CUE TIPS.
BILLIARD QUE_CEMENT, BILLIARD ÜHALK,
BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. BARCLAY and PERKINS' PORTER, in Hogsheads.
Hora's Best Quality RUSSIAN ROPE. Hora's ASCORTED TARRED and WHITE LINES.
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
&om
&0. Hongkong, February 22, 1878.
E.
FOR SALE.
c.
THOREAU & FILS
CHAMPAGNES. CARTE D'OR, White Seal, $14.00 per 2 doz. Pinta.
CARTE BLANCHE, White Seal, 313.00 per 2 doz. Pints.
HALF PINTS, CARTE D'OR, $18.00 per Case, 4 Doz,
Apply to
ED. CHASTEL, Queen's Road, Bank Buildings. Hongkong, March 15, 1878,
NOW READY.
mo22
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts I, and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: FIVE DOLLARS, or TWO DOLLARS AND A HALF por Part.
To be had from Meters LANE, CRAWFORD
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1878.
Intimations.
DX LATE
RRIVALS.
[MBRELLAS, AUTOMATON PATENT.
UBOVELTIES 1 TIES and SCARFS.
COLLARS and SHIRTS, in New Shapes.
CHRISTY's Newest Shapes in HATS.
TALL BLACK SILK and DRAB HATS.
ELWOOD'S CORK and FELT HELMETS.
MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES.
CIGAR TUBES, Assorted.
LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS.
RACQUET BATS and BALLS.
CRICKET BATS, BALLS and STUMPS.
CABINETS of GAMES.
LADIES' DRESSING BAGS, Fitted.
MANTEL-PIECE MIRRORS.
FRENCH and ENGLISH DOLLS.
AMERICAN ICE PITCHERS.
RUSSIAN CIGARETTES.
SILBER KEROSINE LAMPS. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 25, 1878.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA
TION.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
TN Accordance with the Articles of Agree-
Dividend to Polloy-holders for the fiscal Year ending 20th Septembar, 1877, of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT on the NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED,
IN with
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- algued to Contributors of Premla at this Port, on and after the 9th Instant.
Polloy-holders are requested to rend in particulars of their Contributions.
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, March 5, 1878. THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
арб
OTICE is hereby given, that the NOTICE by BEFFING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 22nd March, 1878, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, toge ther with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th Marob to the 22nd March, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, February 22, 1878. inc22 STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
Agents to the aboys Company at this HE Undersigned having been appointed Port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings or on Goods stored therein.
DISCOUNT 20%
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 1, 1878,
&Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Messrs THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE
KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
COAL.
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
HANEY B. HYDE, President.
EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-President.
BCOAL for Sale, ex Godown.
Apply to
BATTLES & Üo. Hongkong, December 3, 1877.
FOR SALE. THE "MACAO HOTEL"
Apply to
J. P. DE CAMPOS. Macso, March 18, 1878.
Intimations.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
SAMUEL BORROWE, Secretary,
Á, A. HAYES, JE,, General Manager, for
Ohina and Japan,
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
Assets..... Surplus
mo26
E. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG
and to
H, I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA,
1
E. F. MEYERINK has been Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC ULU?, M Limited & Partner in our Firm
HAS on hand the Largest and Best Hollection of Views of China, Pho
MEYER & Co.
From This Date,
Hongkong, January 1, 1878,
NOTICE
tographic Albume, Frames, Cases, de, of sp2 assorted sizos. Ex 8. 8. gre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albama, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits: only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- Bent Busso-Turkish War, Eminent British Statesmen, the two Chinese Ambassador, in Cabinet and Carte de Vinita sites Coloured Portraits of English Ladies,
Bangkong, August 4, 1877.
MILLAR & 00% PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road Easti HONGKONG,
Reptember 15, 1877.
$31,700,000 ..$ 5,500,000
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, Chins, for the above Company, are prepared to Accept Rinks at greatly reduced rates and upon terms very favourable to the assured.
For full information and particulars, apply to
OLYPHANT &00 Agentta.
Hongkong, January 21, 1878.
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.
TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
DROGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
BEQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMEES,
Proscriptions Dispensed with Carefulness,
and Prompt Attention:
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near, the Oakton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 13, 1876,
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED. THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES OAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 lbs.
LOAVOB,)
Cut and Powdered LOAF SUGAR. CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent), shortly. CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark 0. 8. R. (in diamond) A U£*.
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark O. §. R. (in diamond) 4 111*
日七十月二年寅戊
To Let.
TO LET.
THE DWELLING HOUSE,"Green-
mount," at present in the occupation
of J. FAIRBAIRN, EB.
Possession after 15th April.
Apply to
GILMAN & Co.
Hongkong, March 18, 1878.
next.
TO LET.
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HE Dwelling House No. 6, Mosque Terrado, possession from loth April
Three Offices, in Club Chambers.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo. Hongkong, March 4, 1878,-
TO LET.
TABLES, to Accommodate Three
Horses and a Carriage, Apply to Tan MEDICAL HALL, Hongkong, February 23, 1878,
ma23
TO LET. [OUSE No. 9, Queer's Road Central,
with Godowns attacked,
H°
House No. 2, Seymour Terrace.
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Oo, Hongkong, January 4, 1878,
Shipping.
Steamers.
Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. R. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOCCHOW.
(in diamond) 4 11*.
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark G. S. R. (in diamond) A L
COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. S. R (in diamond) BL
GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES.
SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 45, 30°, 0, P., and Naval. ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST. AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones BONE TAR (a preventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONE TALLOW, B
Packed in Quantities, and Packages to attit Customers.
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER,
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED;
East Point,
Hongkong, March 5, 1878,
PIANOFORTE TUNING, -
веб
TR. J. BUCHANAN, BANDMASTER OF Het Majesty's 74th Highlanders, begs to announce to the Public of Hong- kong that he will undertake to TUNE PIANOFORTES during his stay in the Colony.
Address to Murray Barracks. Hongkong, March 14, 1878.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
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TENDERS and invited for a Lade of
the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre Bant Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 31st August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the S1st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LAMITED, who will supply
any information required.
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS BAUSCHILD,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 16, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE.
api
R. ROGERS begs to intimate to his SHANGHAL, and will be absent from Hong- kong from April 1st to Jane 15th,
Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the world-
wide reputation of our Oil, vertalu parties have attempted to imitate our pack ages, Suits at law have been instituted against the MAKES AND PULUHASERS OF there imitations, Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO., 60 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, iy11]
NEW YORK, V. & A
The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG;
Capt. PONORARD, will be de spatched for the above Porta
on THURSDAY, the 21st Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
* DOUGIAS LAPRAIK & Co.
mc21 Hongkong, March 18, 1878.
01
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship
GLENÁRTNEY," Captain GULLAND, will be despatched as above THURSDAY, the 21st Inst., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 18, 1878.
MONTHLY SERVICE.
mc21
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, and the usual Ports.
One of the Australasian
S. N. Co.'s Steamers will leave this for the above Porta on or about the 20th Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 25, 1878.
Sailing Vessels.
30th Instant.
FOR LONDON,
The I British Barque
** IONIAN," CAVE, Mastor, will load here, and will be despatched on the
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Oo, Hongkong, March 19, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark
**FALCON,"
m030
DAVID BARBY, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, February 8, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American ship
"CHARGER"
will load here for the above Port, and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, March 2, 1878.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Seboober
"NUEVO CONSTANTE," Captain L UBTARTE, will have Lamediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Ü«, Agents.
Hongkong, March 6, 1870,
PRICE, $24 FEE ÁNNUM.:
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON), Thod 1 American Ship...
"ANNIE M, SMULL," PACKER, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
FOR TOKOHAMA (DIRECT.)
The 4 1 American Ship
"DOMET NORRIS, Master, will have im- mediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agente, Hongkong, February 28, 1878,
FOR LONDON,
.
The A1 American Ship 1:
"ALICE M. MINOTT," WHITMORE, Master, will have quick despatch for the above Fort
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 8, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON).
The 41 British Ship
CITY OF HALIFAX, DYANS, Master, will load Eare for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Oc Hongkong, January 30, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Bark
"B. F. WATSON," HAWKINS, Master, will load here
O for the above Fort, and will have Immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN ♣ Oɑ. Hongkong, January 30, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 1 1 German Bark
"NIAGARA,"
WISHHUSEN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will hare immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN}&{C%. Hongkong, January 30, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The 41 British Barque
"ANTIPODES,"
Captain WYarn, will load here As above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, January 28, 1878
Notices to Consignees,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
mae S. 8. Glenartney having arrived from the above Forts, Consigness of Cargo are informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtatued
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice be given before 2 o'clock To-day.
No Fire Insurance has been effooted. Cargo remaining undelivered after 24th Instant will be subject to rent, d
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 18, 1878,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTION TO CONSIGNDES,
JONSIGNEES of the following Cafgh as toquested to send in the Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter elgnature, and take immediate deliver & This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insuransa has been offerted:
H. Do POURY, Agent
Ex "Anadyr.”
H. Bruse, Esq., 1 case Merchan of Messrs Tait & Co., dine," from
London.
Amoy. Hongkong, March 18, 1876,
WASHING. BOOKS.
In English and Chinese,
FASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the. nao
W8
of Indies and Gentlemen, are new
| ready as this Offles-Price, §1 sses;
Chira Bath Oiler,