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With which is incorporated Thei VoL.XXXIV. No. 4595. 號六十月三年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:F, ALDAR 8, Clement's Luo,
For Sale.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
Cornhill, GORDON & GOTUI, Ludgate Viroue, E. 0. BATES, HENDY & Co.,
Old Jewry, B.O. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 180 & 184, Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE BOUNT,
1.19, Hus Monsieur, Puris,
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nat-
Anteau Strest.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW * ZEALAND :—GORDON & GOTan, Mai-
bourne and Sydneypis podata SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally:--Baaw & BLLOK, San Fran
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SATLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINEZEN & Co, Masala
of CHINA Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. &watoto," CAMPBELL & 1Ù0, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow Hoes & Co. Shanghai, LAKE, ÚZAWROED & Co., and KELLY & Waren Fokohonia, Lane, ChaW-- FORD & Co.
Bank
,:,
HAVE FOR SALE.
Ex M. M. 8. S. "AVA,” AND OTHER RECENT ARRIVALS.
SYRUP. EYSSONNEAU'S STRAWBERRIES
NOVEAU. TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS
TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS la BRANDY,
TYBSONNEAU'S ASSORTED PATES, in Patent Tins,
TETSSONNEAU'S PATE DE FOIE GRAS, in Patent Tios. 10
TEYBSONNEAU'S ASSORTED JAMS and |*JELLIES, in Glass Bottles.
PHILATEN RED CANAUD'S ASSORTED FATES.
PHILIPPE and CANAUD'S LONG ASPA RAGUS.
PHILIPPE and Canaud's SARDINES.
FENARD & FILS'
FINEST
OHERBOURG BUTTER, in Bottles.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING | LAFERME.
CORPORATION. ::.
PAID-UP CAPITAL.....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND.................1,000,000 Dollars.
CODAT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--Y. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.
E.E, BELILIOR, Esq.
ADAM LIND, Esq.
HLDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
H. BOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon W, KESWICK,
Esq W. 8. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong...THOMAS JAQESON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai.......Ewen Oaxixion, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,-London and County
Bank
IN
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÁLLOWED. Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposite ---
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
12
"
4 per cent.
. #
"
5 per cent,,, LOVAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and overy description of Banking and Exchange bustness transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and tho olief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
·T, JACKSON,".
Chief Manager,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, February 27, 1878,
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE,
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have received "instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY, the 28th March, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 10, Seymour Terrace, the Residence of Rev. J. LAMONT,--
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising: Draw. ing-room Chairs, Coaches, Table, Mirror, Gasalier, do, Dining Table, Sideboard, Whatnot, Crockery, Glass and Electro- plated Ware, Wardrobes, Badsteads, Bookcases, Washstands, da, do,, do
Also,
A Collection of FERNS and PLANTS, THEMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, March 22, 1878.
To Let.
TO LET.
mo48
HE DWELLING HOUSE,"Green mounts at present in the occupation
of J. FATHBAIRA, Esq.
Possession after 15th April
Apply to
GILMAN & Co.
Hongkong, March 18, 1878..
next.
TO LETT.
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THE Dwelling House No. 6, Mosque Tetrave, possesion from 15th April Three Cces, in Club Chambers,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Os, Hongkong, Maroh 4, 1878.
TO LET,
CIGARETTES, COMPAGNIE
RICHMOND SMOKING MIXTURE. BARCELONA NUTS. BRAZIL NUTS,
PEA. NUTS.
ALMONDS in SHELL.; SMYRNA FIGS, MUSCATEL BLOOM RAISINS, m Cartoons.
EPPS' COCOA,
BOEDEN'S CONDENSED MILK. GOLDEN GATE FLOUR, in Barrels. GALETINE and ISINGLAS, in † 1b. Packets.
WAFFLE TRONS, BROILERS.
AMERICAN
VERY FINE "O. K." BOURBON WHISKY.
BILLIARD CUE TIPS. BILLIARD CUE CEMENT. BILLIARD CHALK. BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. BARCLAY and PERKINS' PORTER, in Hogsheads.
Horn's Best Quality RUSSIAN ROPE. HOTH'S ASSORTED TARRED and WHITE LINES.
FAIRBANKS' SCALES..
&o., Hongkong, February 22, 1878.
COAL
éo,.
DEST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM
COAL for Sale, ex Godown. Apply to
BATTLES & Co.. Hongkong, December 3, 1877.
NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALEOT. Parta I. and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., pp. 404.By ERKEST JOHN KITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: FIVE Dotzars, or Two DOLLARS AND A HALF per Part To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mesars KELLY & WALE, Shanghai Hongkong, March 1, 1878
Intimations.
HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COM- PANY, LIMITED,
URING the TEMPORARY ABSENCE of DURING the MY THOMAS DANIEL COX PARKER is appointed Acting Manager,
A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, March 20, 1878.
PIANOFORTE TUNING,
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping ›List."
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1878.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
[THITAKER'S ALMANAC.
WHIT
LETTS'S DIARIES.
POLE'S THEORY OF WHIST. THE CORRECT GARD. BERTON'S HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. BEETON'S EVERYDAY COOKERY. ENGLISH DICTIONARIES.
ARNOULD ON MARINE INSURANCE. LAW OF GENERAL AVERAGE. SMITH'S MERCANTILE LAW, McCursoon's COMMERCIAL DICERENCH
TIONARY,
HOPKING'S PORT OF REFUGE, ENGLISH SYNONYMS. ROGET'S THESAURUS. ANDERSON'S MERCANTILE LETTERS. ÜLLENDORFF'S FRENCH METHOD. OLLENDORFF'S GERMAN METHOD. OLLENDORFF's SPANISH METHOD. OLEENDORFF'S ITALIAN METHOD. NARES' SEAMANSHIP.
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GERMAN
Do.
SPANISH
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Published every Evening.
日三十月二年寅戊
Entertainment,
LUSITANO THEATRE,
THE MEMBERS of the HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY will Perform the
DRAMATIO CANTATĂ,
BY
W.-S. GILBERT, and ARTHUR SULLIVAN, "TRIAL BY JURY,"
BY
preceded by a COMEDIETTA
PEROY FITZGERALD, MA.... "THE FAMILY SHAKESPEARE,"
ON
Thursday Evening,
t
UPON EVERY the 28th Instant, to Commence at 9 o'Ülock."
TICKETS-Price Two DOLLARS-may be obtained from the Committee:-
ITALIAN ENQUIRE WITHIN THING. ALL ABOUT HARD WORDS. CHINESE COMMERCIAL GUIDE.. GUES CHINESE SKETCHES. SOCIAL LIFE OF THE CHINESE. ETTEL'S NEW CHINESE DICTIONARY DICTIONARY OF MEDICINE 1st and 2nd Parte.
AND HYGIENE.
EITEL'S BUDDHISM, UNIVERSAL INDEX or BIOGRAPHY. En/a FUNG SHUI.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, March 26, 1878.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA, TION.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES
DAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 fbs,
S Out and Powdered LOAF SUGAR. CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent), shortly, CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark O. S. R. (in diamond) A 110*,
TN Accordance with the Articles of Agree-T
Dividend to Polley-holders for the fiscal Year ending 30th September, 1877, of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, on the NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED,
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Contributors of Premis at this Port, on and after the 9th Instant.
Policy-holders are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
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Hongkong, March 5, 1878.
STANDARD FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
THE Undersigned baving been appointed
Agents to the above. Company at this 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.
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOOLETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
HANEY B. HVDs, President.
J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-President. SAMUEL BORROWE, Secretary, A. A. HAZES, JR, General Manager,
China and Japan.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Assets Surplus.
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark O, S, R (in diamond) 4 II*.
Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in diamond) 4 LI*.
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark 0.9, R. (in diamond) IL,
COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. B. R (in diamond) BI,
GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES.
SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 46, 80, O. P., and NavAL ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST, AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones. BONE TAR (a preventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONÉ TALIOW.
Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit Customers,
THE MANAGER,
Particulars and Prices on application to CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,
East Point,
Hongkong.
March 5, 1878.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL THONGKONG HOTEL, the pro- TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of sent Five-yoarly Lease expiring on the 31st SEALED TENDERS to for August, 1878.
.$31,700,000
$ 5,500,000
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, China, for the above Company, are prepared to Accept Risks at greatly reduced rates and upon
favourable the
be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LImized, who will supply any information required.
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSONILD,
Becretary, Hongkong, September 18, 1877.
apl
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs
For full information and sudestars, D Friends that he is about to visit
apply to
OLYPHANT & Co Agents.
Hongkong, January 21, 1878,
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, ap20 GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG;
and to
BUCHANAN, BANDMASTER of
EL. I, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIC OLUB, Hollection of Views of Calna, Pho hand the Largest and Best tographle Alums, Trames, Canan, to. Nishasorted sizes. Ex. 8. B. Ngre, Revolving
MHer Majesty's 74th Highlanders, begs to sanganos to the Publio of Hong- kong that he will undertake to TUNE
Colony,
Address to Murray Barracks. Hongkong, March 14, 1878.
Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Osses and sp14 Frames, atoe Albume for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the Generals of the pres sont Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British
SHANGHAI, and will be absent from Hong- kong from Aprli 1st to June 15th.
`Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
NOTION,
A. MILLAR & Co, PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East,
September 16, 1877.
*OKOTUMOK
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
Statesmen, the two Chinese ambassador, D CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND. In Cabinet and Carte de Vialte sizess
Coloured Portraits of English Ladlas.
Bongkong, August 24, 1877.
10,859 44, of which Bum Taels 6,000 YUBSCRIPTIONS to date aggregate
have already been refitted to the Com- mittee at Shanghai by Telegraphie Transfer. Fists have been left at the Banks, The Hongkong Clab, The German Club, Messrs Lane Crawford & Co.'s, Macam MacEwen, Frickel & Co's, and Messrs Lammert, Atkinson & Co.'s.
Gentlemen desirous of Contributing will TOUSE No. 9, Queen's Road Central, kindly as their names, with amount of
Subscription, to any of the above Lists,
Hwith Godown attached
House No. 2, Seymour Terrace,
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, January 4, 1878.
AH YON, SHIPS. COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE, No. 01, Froya Wen..
SHIFFING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
SAFE
Col. STUART.
Lt.-Col HALL.
Jas. B. CouaHTRIE,
C. F. A. SANGSTER.
T. G. WILLIAMSON.
and
W. WHEELER,
Hon. Secretary.
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Hongkong, March 20, 1878.
NOTICE.
MHE DEPARTURE of the S. S. "VITY TOF TOKIO" has been POSTPONED to THURSDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents,
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Hongkong, March 25, 1876.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI AND TAIWANFOO.
The Steamship
"ALBAY,"
Capt. F. Asaron, will be do zaspatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Daylight..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 05, Hongkong, March 25, 1878.
MONTHLY SERVICE.
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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, taking. Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, FIJI & NEW CALEDONIA,
The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s: Steamship "OCEAN"
JNO, C, JAQUES, Commander, will be despatched as above on WEDNES DAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, March 21, 1878.
FOR PORT DARWIN,
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The Australasian: Steam Navigation Company's Char tered Steamer
"CHARLTON,” J. JOHNSON, Commander, will leave for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, March 22, 1878.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. - (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers. for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Go,'s Steamer
**BRISBANE?
will be despatched for the above Ports on the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente. Hongkong, March 20, 1878.
FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship
me
BRAEMAR CASTLE" expented here on or about the 29th Instant, will have imme. despatek for the above Port, For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL, & U
Agents. Hongkong, March 26, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,
The British Steamship
**AFGHAN HUNT, Master, shortly ex pected, will have quick de Thatch.
ESIRING to beneft by the world-diate
wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to limitate our pack. ages. Suite at law have been instituted gainst the HAKEES AND PURCHASERS of these imitations, Buyer should be daretal to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRILA LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the Wola "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can."
COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S H. B. GIBB,
STORES Chairman." Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.
[11]. mc27 Hongkong, May 1, 1676. Hongkong, March 90, 1878,
my1|
THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING O., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Stroeta,
NEW YORK, U, B, A.
For Freight or Fasagé, apply to
WK. PUSTAU & Co Agente Hongkong, March 23, 1878.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,
The Steamer
"OXFORDSHIRE”
will leave on or about lat Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
TURNER & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, March 25, 1878.
Sailing Vessels.
80th Instant.
FOR LONDON, The I British Barque
IONIAN,"
CAVE, Master, will load here, and will be despatched on the
For Freight, apply to
METER & Co.
Hongkong, March 10, 1878.
In080
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark'
"FALCON," DAVID BARRY, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
MEYER & Co.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, February 8, 1878,,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 1 American ship
"CHARGER"
'will load here: for the above Port, and have quick despatch,
For Fraight, apply to: --"
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, March 2, 1878,
FOR MANILA,
The Spanish Schooner
"NUEV) CONSTANTE," Captain L URIARIE, will have Immediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, March 6, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 German Ship
"WEGA,"
JAOHENS, Master, will load here as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, March 25, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON).
The A1 American Ship:*
"FREEMAN OLARK,” Dwider, Maater, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 25, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT)
The 1 American Ship
"COMET," NORRIS, Master, will have im mediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agenta, Hongkong, February 28, 1878,
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON).
The A1 American Ship
ANNIE M. SMULL," PAOKER, Master, will had for the above Port, ́end will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00. Hongkong, March 1, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The 41 American Ship
ALICE M. MINOTT, " WHITMORE, Master, will have quick despatch for the above Port
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 8, 1873,
FOB PORTLAND (OREGOM),
The A 1.British Ship
“CITY OF HALIFAX EVANS, Master, will load fiere for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Un Hongkong, January 80, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Bark
B. F. WATSON" HAWKING, Master, will load bett for the above Fort, and will have
Immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN, & US Hongkong, January 30, 1878,