THE
CHINA
Established
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong
Vor.XXXIV. No.4634號一十月五年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA BLAI
For Sale.
LONDON :-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Luts, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDOŃ & GOTCH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co.,
4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON &
Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Strest,
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris,
HAVE FOR SALE.
February, 1848,
MAIL.
Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1878.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
日十初月四年寅戊
Intimations.
CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.
Stésmer "JOHANG,”
TOE CHESTS, THE LATEST AMERICAN IMPROVEMENT. THE Company's testo "JUHLADY IICE PAILS, Plates and Tongs,
AMERICAN PORCELAIN-LINED ICE PITCHERS. POCKET SIPHONIAS, WEIGH ONLY 12 OUNCES. AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS,
EYRONS' FRENCH COFFEE The New BROWN and BLACK FELT HATS.
VMACHINES, Assorted Sises, New Summer STRAW HATS.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-System, with Automatic Lamp.
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
CISCO,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:--BAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HRINEZEN & Co., "Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A, A, DE MELLO &. Co, Batow, CAMPBELL Uo. Amey, WILBOX, NICHOLLS & Co Foooow, Be & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFond & Co., and Kasey & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, ÜzaW- FORD & Co.
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,.,.1,000,000 Dollars.
COVET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esk Deputy Chairmar-W. H. Forses, Esq. E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILERIM NAINERS,
Esq.
Eng
H. HOPPIUS, Esq. W. S. "Young, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANADEE Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER. Shanghat, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERE-London and County
Bank,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N. Current Deposit Account at the rate"
ON on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
23
11
12
11
6 per cent.
22
13
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
COFFEE ROASTERS, and COFFEE
MILLS.
SETS of GARDENING UTENSILS. GENTS' TOOL CHESTS. MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. METALLIC MEASURING TAPES, in strong Leather Cases.
SPIRIT LEVELS. HAMMERS. DOG COLLARS and CHAINS. SAILORS SEWING and ROPING PALMS.
COPPER SIGNAL LAMPS, & MAST HEAD LAMPS, itted with Dioptric Lenges according to the latest Admiralty regulations.
DIOPTRIC LENSES for Signal Lamps. PORTHOLE GLASSES, assorted sizes.
BOOKS.
TRAVELLER'S GUIDE BOOKS. LETTS'S DIARIES, for 1878. NOVELS. SCHOOL BOOKS. WORKS OF REFERENCE and GIFT
BOOKS.
SHEET MUSIC and SONGS.
IMPERIAL TRACING PAPER. RODGERS' CELEBRATED CUTLERY. MAPPIN BRO.'s 30199ORS. MANIFOLD WRITERS. LETTER SCALES. STATIONERY OF ALL KINDS. BROWN WRAPPING PAPER. CARD-BOARD, Assorted Colours. DATE RACKS. INVOICE FILES. QUILL PEN-MAKING MACHINES. UNDERWOOD'S BLACK WRITING
INK, MAUVE INK. MAYNARD & NOYES WRITING and
COPYING INK. MUCILAGE, &c., 4., &a
KELLY & WALSH'S CELEBRATED SMOKING MIXTURE,
and
HAPPY THOUGHT TOBACCO, Very Fine MANILA CIGARS, CIGA- RETTES, &etj ̃ ̈ ̃&c.
BARCLAY & PERKINS' PORTER, in Hhds. and Kilderking.
Finest CHERBOURG BUTTER, in Bottics
Hongkong, May 6, 1878.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
Credits granted of approved Securities BEG to Announce that they have com-
and every of Banking and
Exchange business transacted,
pleted Arrangements for Carrying on
Drafts, granted on London, and the the Businesa chie! Commercial places in Europe, India,
Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Read East. Hongkong, February 27, 1878.
For Sale. CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES
OAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 s.
Loave Cat and Powdered LOAF SUGAR. CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent), shortly. CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark 0. 8. R.
(in diamond) 4 11II*,
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark' C. 8. R.
(lu diamond) A IN*,
Medina WHITE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R.
(in diamond) d \I*.
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in diamond) 411.
COFFEE SUGAR, mark 0, 8. R (in diamond) ♬ 1,
GOLDEN SYRUP, SYRUP, and MOLASSES..
SPIRIT'S or WINE and LAMP SPIRIT, RUM, 45, 80, 0. P., and Naval, ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST, AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones BONE TAR (& preventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONE TALLOW.
Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit Customers,
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER,
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OF
Foxn's EUREKA SHIRTS, COLLARS ÅTTACHED. REMINGTON MATCH RIFLES.
SHORT SNIDERS, with SWORD BAYONETS. NEW STYLES in FRENCH BRACES. Very Fine MANILA CIGARS, $9.60 per Box of 500. AIR CUSHIONS and BEDS. SWIMMING BELTS.
THIN SILK SCARVES for Summer. Light French Summer BOOTS and SHOES. A Large Collection of OLEOGRAPHS. COIR DOOR MATS, in all Sizes. HAND VALISES.
BABON LIBBIG'S FOOD for ADULTS, a complete substitute for COD LIVER OIL. BARON LIEBIG's FOOD for INFANTS-out of 1,000 Children fed on this Food, the mortality in one year amounted to only Four Deaths, and these were hopeless, or nearly so, bofore being put on this Food diet. The New Food Warmer, THE MOTHER'S FRIEND, keops Food Warm for 12 hours. French COFFEE MACHINES. MAPLE SYRUP. FRUIT and LIME-JUICE SYRUPS.
Hongkong, May 9, 1878.
G
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
SA LE &
REAT REDUCTION in the PRICE of Plain Coloured! GLACÉ SILKS. For a short time only. We shall offer VARIOUS COLOURS AÈ one uniform Price, 60 Cents por Yard, some slightly soiled but all admirably suited for Summer Wear, Evening Dresses or Underelips. Our usual Price for these Goods is $1.25 per Yard.
GREAT REDUCTION in the Price of JAPANESE POPLINS. All these Goods will be offered very Cheap, from 15 Cents per Yard.
OUR SUMMER STOCK IS COMPLETED, NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT,
BLACK GRENADINES, Special Make. WASHING GINGHAMS. T
WHITE DRESS GOODS, in Endless COLOURED FRENCH LAWNS, Wash j
and Wear Well, Variety. WHITE AND COLOURED MUSLINS. FRENCH ORGANDI MUSLINS. PRINTED FRENCH CAMBRICS. COLOURED GRENADINES. UNTRIMMED STRAW HATS, and BONNETS.
PARIS TRIMMED HATS, and BONNETS.
NEW FEATHERS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS.
LACES AND LACE. GOODS.
:
BABY LINEN and LADIES UNDERCLOTHING. FRENCH and ENGLISH CORSETS, New Shapes, and GLOVE FITTING. Fine WHITE FLANNELS, made specially for Summer Wear, Fine INDIA LONG CLOTHS. EMBROIDERIES.
DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY.
BAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Foad, and Stanley Street.
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hava received instructions to sell by ERATED WATER Public Auction, at Queen's Road Central, entrance Wellington Street, next to No. 5, Police Station, on
MANUFACTURERS,
in connection with their WINE TRADE
The Quality of the Erated Waters manu factured is guaranteed to be First-class, the Machinery and Chemicals beling Now, and the Best which can be imported.
PRICES.
SODA WATER, ... LEMONADE,...
TONIO WATERY GrGEHADE,...
POTASS WATER,..
Per Dozen,
*10
40 CENTA.
**
***
...50
"7
50
#1
414
...60
12
60
19
***
...50
22
75
...75
BELIZER WATEB,... SARSAFARILLA WATER, ... LYTHIA WATER SODA WATER in large Syphous, 75
+1
A Reduction on these Fricos is made on Ordern of over Three Dozen. Bottles charged, if not returned.
13, Queen's Road, and 22, Praya, Hongkong, May 6, 1878.
FOR SALE.
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CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED, 0,4 BRITIES STEANSHIP
East Point,
Kongkang.
March 5, 1878.
Be
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DEST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM
BOAL for sale, ex Godown,
Apply to
BATTLES & Co.
Hongkong, December 8, 1877.
WASHING BOOKS,
[Zn English and Chinese.)
TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for tha, the
HE
"ARGENTINO,"": 918 Tons Register (1426 Tona Gross)... For Particulars, apply to the Captain on Board,
Hongkong, May 4, 1878.
NOW READY.
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A CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I.
WEDNESDAY,
the 15th May, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising: Damask Covered Chairs and Couches, Pictures,
Clocks, Carpets, Glass Ware, Electro- Mirrors, Side Tables, Centre Tables, plated Ware, Wardrobes, Marble-top Washstand and Service, Toilet Mirrors, Toilet Tables,
Also,
Intimations.
NOTICE.
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N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG CLUB will be hold at the Cups Houst, on MONDAY, the 15th Instant, for the purpose of Confirming the Resolution carrlod at the last Yearly Gene- ral Meeting.
A. Copy of the Resolution is posted in the Hall of the Club.
By Order,
EDWARD BEART, Secretary.
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Hongkong, May 4, 1878. HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY,
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the above SOCIETY
A COTTAGE PIANO, by HorKINSON, will be field at the Ciry Ha, on MONDAY, London,
An Aviary. Flower Pots and Plants.
&o,
din,
jca.
TERMS 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, May 10, 1878.
BILLIARD TABLES.
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been instructed to sell by Publile Auation, in their Bales Rooms, Praya, on FRIDAY,
the 17th May, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
Two Full Sized ENGLISH BÍL |LIARD TABLES, in Good Order, and Complete with Ones, Balls, Merking Boards, &o,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars welghed at 7.1.7. All Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' riak on the fall of the hammer.
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the 19th May, at 5 pm, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, a Statement of Accounts, and to elest Officers for the ensuing Year.
Members and others taking an Interest in the Society are invited to attend.
F. W. HARFF,
Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong, May 7, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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R. ROGERS begs to intimate to his Friends that as is about to visit SHANGHAI, and will be absent from Hong kong from April lat to June 15th.
Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benet by the world-
Next, the 12th Instant, at 8 a.m., to re- sume her usual service upon the River.
Commenting on MONDAY Next, she will leave CANTON on MONDAYS, WEDNES- DAYS and FRIDAY8, at 9 a.m.; and HONG- KONG on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, at 8 am,
SALOON FARE,.......ONE DOLLAR.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, May 10, 1878. CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND.
THE
THE AMOUNT COLLECTED to Date aggregates $12,230.89. Gentlemon desirous of Contributing are requested to forward their Subscriptions to T. JACKSON, Honorary Treasurer, at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK,
flongkong, April 5, 1878.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS, 48, Queen's Boad Central, Hongkong, April 20, 1878,
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Entertainment. EMPERANCE HALL
SECOND. ANNIVERSARY. Under the distinguished Patronage of H. E. THE GOVERNOR. CONCERT
In aid of the Frinds of the Hall,
- MONDAY, the 19th May, 1878-at 9 p.m.
PROGRAMME:
1. Duet, Plano and Violin-Zampa 2. Song"Happy be thy dreams"
8. Part Song The Mon of Harlock."
Cornet Solo-From "Faust"
5. Recitation-"Mary, Queen of Scots."
6. Dust, Violin and Plano, From "Orpheé
suz Enters."
7. Negro Song "Nuffin hurts me." 8. Salo on Concertina-
9. Song "The Scout."
10. Part Soug-"Rule Britannia," 11. Song-"The Water Party." 12. Clarionet Solo-
13. Song"The Bashful Young Man."
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TICKETS-Price $1, may be had at 3, URAWFORD & GO.
Hongkong, May 9, 1878,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.) The Steamship
"KILLARNEY," "
will be despatched as above on TUESDAY Next, the
14th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1878, my14
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
JAPAN,"
Capt. H. DE SMIDT, Will be despatched for the above
Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 15th Instant, at 9 o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.s
A gente. Hongkong, May 7, 1878.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA. ---
The Steamship
"VENICE".
will be despatched for the above. PortaTM on WEDNES
DAY Next, the 15th Instant, at 8 o'clock afternoon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, Say 8, 1878.
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FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE- (DIRECT.)
wide reputation of our Oil, osrtain parties have attempted to imitate our pack. Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus.
tralian and New Zealand Ports, Suits at low have been instituted
FOR
TO BE SOLD. ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
On the 1st June, 1879, BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
ages. against the makKÉS AND PURUHASEEN” OF these imitations. Buyers should be careful
std II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Unless presiously disposed of by Private Svo, pp. 404-By Easter Jons ETTEL,
Ph.D. Tübingen,
Contract
Prior: FIVE DULLARE, OF TWO DOLLARS LOT No. 50, with all the BUILDINGS
AND A HALF per Part
To be had from Mesure Laux, OzawFORD
of Ladles and Gentlemen, are now & Co., Hongkong and Shanghali and Meters
ready at this Ofle-Price, $1 sach.
CHINA MAX OME
KELLY & WALE, Changhai,
Hongkong, March 1, 1971.
erected on it, known as the
GRAND HOTEL,"
Which meanwhile will be carried on, on count of the conserned.
The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Steamship
"OOHAN"
dus here on the 28th Instanly LIANT” are stonefiled on the cases, and this will load New Teas at Foouzow as above, to see that the words "DEVOFS BRİL
For Freight or Passage, apply to
words "DEVOB MTG CO. FATENTS" and receive grompt despatch
are stamped on the top of the can>
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING C, 80 Beaver and 197 Pearl Streeta,
NEW YORK, U, 8.. A mych | fv11]
For Particulars, apply to the Auctioneers.
BOURNE & Co. Yokshame, Apell 29, 1672
Mesars BUSSELL & Co.,
Foochow O, GEO, R. STEVENS & Co,
Agents,
Hongkong, May 10, 1870,
PRIDE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Steamers.
MONTHLY SERVICE.
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aux- tralian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, FIJI & NEW CALEDONIA.
The Australasian Steat Navigation Co.'s Steamship "GUNGA,"
J. R. BROWS, Commander, will be despatched as above on SATUR DAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Agents.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling off the utual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers -
for New Zealand. }
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co,'s Steamer
"NORMANBY"
will be despatched for the above Porus on the 21st Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C‰.
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NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
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The Company's Steamship
TANAIS,” Commandant DE LA MAB CELLE, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of
the next French Mall
H. DU POUEY, Agent.
Hongkong, May 7, 1878.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steam hip
SİNDE," Commandant BRUNET, will be despatobed for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DU POVEY, Agent
Hongkong, May 7, 1878,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Bark
"CONCHITA,” ABIAZ, Master, will have quick despatch for the above Port.
For Freight, &o, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, April 3, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Bark
"DEVANA,"
W. MAY, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, May 1, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
"TITAN,"
tt.
B. F. BERRY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have qulok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1878. ⠀
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 American Bark
"P. J. CARLETUN,” ASIESBURY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, April 8, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The 41 American ship
***ELOANO," BARNABY, Master, will have quick despatch for the above Port
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Hongkong, April 1, 1878-
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4:1 German Ship -
A WEGA, JACHERS, Master, will load here sa above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OU Hongkong, March 73, 1879,