THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Voz. XXXIV. No. 4698. 就五十月七年八十七百八千一英
·AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL",
LONDON;-F. Augan, 8, Clements Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, LudgateEX Circus, B, C. Bates, HENDI & Co1, 4,"Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRACON & Co,, 160 & 184, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Pariz. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 193, Nar-
2: sau Birest. –
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GOBBON & GOICH, Malc bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Forta
generally-BEX & BLACK, San Fran
CIECE.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE &
Co Square, Singapore. CHKINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
Amoy, WILSON, NioneLLs & Co. Foochow, HEDER & Co. Shanghai, LANE, OBAWFORD & Con and Ezar WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. RESESTE FUND,1,000,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F, D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq. ER. BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERS,
Leq.
W.-S. YOUNG, Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Eaq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANAGER."
Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
Shanghal,.. „EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--London and County
ON
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the ratę of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily
balanco.
For Fixed Deposits :—
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
-3
6
4 per cent.
*
12
19
"
6 per cent.
"
'15
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted
Drafts, granted on London, and the ohlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
{ T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
No. 3, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 27, 1878.
Oficas of the Corporation,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL......
RESERVE FUND,.
Bankers.
£800,000. £160,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE
i
HE BANK'S BRANCH in Hongkong. grants Draft on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays and receives for collection Bills "of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of
Banking and Exchange Business.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
LATE
ARRIVALS;
HUBB'S CASH and DEED BOXES. RODGERS & Song' Celebrated OUT-
LERY.
MARTIN BROS. GENTS' DRESSING CASES.
WATERTOWA & DE LA RUE'S STA. -TIONERY.
BILLIARE CLOTHS, and BILLIARD CHALK.
BILLIARD CUE CEMENT and TIPS. TABLE GLASSWARE & CROOKERY. BRUSH-WARE of all Kinds. ALBUMS..
NOVELS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PRESEN TATION BOOKS, &c.
FINE KENT HOPS.
MALT.
CARBOLIC AOID?
CAUSTIC SODA.
CHLORIDE OF LIME.
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'O CELEBRATED HOUSEHOLD
STORES.
California SODA CRACKERS. Family PIG PORK in kegs.
Family MESS BEEF an kegs.
Compressed CORNED BEEF.
Compressed OX TONGUES.
Compressed HAM.
BARCELONA and PEA NUTS,
&o, &o, &:
Established
uar
1843.
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1878,
For
Salc.
FOR SALE.
ADIES and GENTLEMEN'S RIDING WHIPS.
CARBOLIC ACID, the best disinfectant.
PORCELAIN ICE PITCHERS..
KEILLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE,
FOSTER's Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEYRON'S CAFETIERES.
Concier and. ADEY'S CLARETS. BASS'S ALE and GUINNES9's STOUT, bottled by Foster.
French JAMS.
Scotch OATMEAL.
FOSTER's Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEGETABLE; FLOWER and LAWN GRASS SEED.
TEA TASTEX'S CUPS, POTS, SCALES and TIME GLASSES.
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
French SUMMER SHOES. 4
CHRISTY'S HATS.
BASS'S ALE and GUINNESS'S STOUT, battled by Foster.
PEARS' TOILET SOAP.
English HAMS,
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT. SPARKLING BURGUNDY..
CHOICE PORT for Invalids.
FOSTER'S Bottied ALE and STOUT.
CURAÇAO, “MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE,
HENDRIES' PERFUMERY.
Bass's ALE, by Foster, highly recommended for purity, and
the extreme Care used in Bottling.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, July 17, 1878.-
Intimations.
HONGKONG, QANTON, AND MACAQ STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
TH
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3%, or $2.25 per SHARE, dealerod at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- holders held This Day, will be Payable at BONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY Next, the 26th Instant:
TEYEBONNEAU'S FRUITS, in BRANDY, NOYLAU, and JUICE.
-French JAMS and JELLIES.
"OK." BOURBON WHISKEYthe (Bottled by L. A. & Co
Base's ALE, in pints and gts., bottled by Cameron and Saunders.
GUINNESS'S STOUT, in pinte and qts., bottled by E. & J. Burke.
BARCLAY & PERKINS' PURTER, in Kilder. kine and Kids.
OLAKET, in Cask.
&c.,
&C.,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, July 19, 1878.
HINA SUGAR REFINING
COMPANY, LIMITED,
THIS KEFINERY MANUFACTURES
L
QAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 lbs. . Loaves.) "OUT LOAN SUGAR.
Shareholders are requested to apply at the uffice of the Company for Warrants. By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A. DA COSTA,
Hongkong, July 24, 1878,
NOTICE.
THE OFFICES of the Undersigned
T have been temporarily KEMOVED
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to the Premises in DODDBLL STREET, formerly occupied by Messrs NORTON & Co.
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1878:
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, make. S. R. S
(in diamond) 4*,
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. E. (in diamond) 111*.
Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. E. (in diamond) A 11*,
1877.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
MR, H. SCHÜREN'S PHOTOGRAPHIO STUDIO.
I'S NOW OPEN.
HOURS FOR SITTING: EVERY DAY Brom
7 TL 10 o'CLOCK 1.M.
M. SCHUREN respectfully requests
all Persons desirous to have their Foruaits, to notice well the earlier hours. for sitting, so the only means to obtain, during the present Season, those fine half tints and details so much admired, especi ally in White Dresses. Photos taken after
CTLY SA GANITO MUIL
日六十月六年寅戊
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE DIVIDEND of $2.50 par SHARE, declared as the Ordmnay. Half-yourly Meeting of Shareholdera held To-day, will. be Payable at the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after the Lat Proximo.
Shareholders are requested to apply at i fbo becretary's Office for Warranti
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS BAUSCHILD, Secretary.
Hongkong, July 24, 1878.
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ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)-
DATES of Interest allowed on Deposits.
Rat 3 months' notice 3% per Annum,
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32
12
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10%
D. A. J. OROMBIE, Acting Manager.
tf.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878,
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
HENRY B. HYDE, President,--.
J. W, ALEXANDER, Vice-President. SAMUEL BORROWE, Secretary,
A. A. BAYES, JB., General Manager, for
China and Japan..
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 120, BROADWAY, NEW YOR
Assets Surplus.
$31,700,000 $5,500,000
10 Clock s.m, cannot be omaranteed to haUndersigned having been appointed
The Atelier cannot be Opin for more than Two Months,
NOVELTY.
MR. H. SCHÜREN'S NEW SALOON PICTURES, THE FINEST PRESENTS TO BE CHOBEN.
No Really Elegant Drawing Room should be without them.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Office Rtroducing in this Colony, the new MR. SCHÜREN has much pleasure in are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution Style of Photos which undoubtedly will for the Year ending 81st December, 1877,
find admirers amongst the intelligent, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contributors say be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Slat August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be sub
(in diamond) 4 1
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark O. 8. R. COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. S, R.sequently admitted. (in diamond) BL
GOLDEN SYRUP, SYRUP, and MOLASSES.
SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT, RUM, 45, 30, U. P., and Naval ANIMAL CHARCOÁL and DUST. AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones, BONE TAR (a preventive of white ante). ROUGH BONE TALLOW.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong, July 12, 1878,
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CARD TO THE PUBLIÓ. 、
The new Saloon Picture is unrivalled for its effects in artistical lightening, and its beautiful details, especially for Lay's EVENING DRESSES and every kind of Ex- BOIDERED AND PLAIN WHITE DRESSES.
Hongkong, July 19, 1878.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
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by appointment, to s HE SIR ARTHUÉ, KENNEDY, HAVE the honour to announce that HE ADMIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, IMIN FAIRCLOUGH, the Great Trage-
and to
dian-whose successes in London, Aus H. I, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit train, New Zealand, South Africa, and
OF RUSSIA. Gustomers,
India, have been unrivalled-willSHORT- LY VISIT HONGKONG. en route for Particular and Prices on application to San Francisco.
THE MANADER,
OKINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,
Bast Point,
March 5, 1878.
Hongkong.
FOR SALE,**
1781
"DUNCAN MACALLUM, Trubbe of Hongkong that be has ob-
Agent.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
I
Local Bills discounted, and interent sllowed on Current Accounts and on DeWO AMERICAN and One ENGLISH Twelfth Ordinary MEETING of
posits for fixed perioda on terms which may with BALLS, CHES, LAMPS, de, Complete, Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, be ascertained on application,
Apply to
Notices of Firms."
NOTICE.
JAL
CHARLES J. HIRST has hoen
Mauthorized to Sign our Firm per
Proenration.
ÉESSE & Co...
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Hongkong, July 28, 1878.
THE
NOTICE
EE Interest and Responsibility of Mr EDWARD CUNNINGHAM in our
Firm in Hongkong and Chris, CEASED on
the 31st December last,
China, March 8, 1876.
D., NOWROJEE,
Hongkong Hotel Hongkong, July 11, 1878,
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FOR SALE. YOKE and TAR in Quantities to suit
Purchasers, at CHEAP RATES. Apply to
GAS COMPANY, West Point
Blangkong, Juna.19, 1878.
NOW READY.
.adle
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE RUSSELL & CGA CANTONESE DIALECT, Parts L and II, A to M, with Introduction Royal Bra, pp. 404 By EUREST JOHN FITEL, Ph.D. Tübingat,
NOTICE,
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Price: FIVE Dollars, or Two DOLLARS
· AND A HALF per Park,
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr | = THE TUR our Firm
CEASED on the Sist December last,
J. INGLIS & Co.
Hongkong, June 18, 1878.
To be had from Mere LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mesars KELEY & WALSH, Bhanghal-
2018 Hongkong, Merch 1, 1870.
TIEE
the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Victoria, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, Company will be Held at the Head Office, the 81st Instant, at 3 o'clock pay for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accotists to 20th April last, and of declaring Dividends. The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to the Blat Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretory.
atl
Hongkong, July 8, 1676.... OHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Following is the SCALE of FATES Tor S1, with vorge, the will be Charged by the above Company at this Port for the present Season.
To the Continent; by Mail Steamers,....1%
United Kingdom; do.
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do. by Bolt's & Glen Str., 1 do. by Castle Strapond do” by other ist-class Skrs.,2]
W, H. RAY,
Starchery.
By Order,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
aut In Tungkong, China, for the above any
Riaks at greatly reduced rates and upon terms very favourable to the assured.
For full information and particulari apply to
OLYPHANT & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, January 21, 1878,
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY.
IMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI. CINES AND PERFUMES.
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.-
NOTICE,
LL OLAIMS against the British Bark "FAIRLEADER," must be sent to. the Undersigned for Collection not later than FRIDAY, the 26th Instant,
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 24, 1878.
HE above has pleasure to inform the tained the assistance of Mr Griffith (for many years manager and principal operator to Mr Saunders of Shanghai), and having carefully arranged the light of his New Studio. and secured the newest and best appliances for obtaining the highest excol.FOR lence in his work, be is now ready to pro duce all the Latest Novelties in Photo Assortment of Views always ready, Superior graphio Portraiture.--A large and varied Enlargements made at shortest notico,
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, July 9, 1878.
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
FIFTH RETURN of CAPITAL at Athe Rate of TWO AND ONE-HALF TABLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholder of Record on 8th July, Pay able at the Office of the Liquidstore, on MONDAY, the 15th July,
Warrants will then be delivered by thu Undersigned to Shareholders, or their 18wful representatives, on presentation of Share Certificates for Endomement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company' will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 18th i July, fnclusive.
By Order,
BUSSELL & Co,
Laguidatore
4010
Shanghat, July 4, 1878.
Shipplag.
Steamers.
MONTHLY LINE.
1$26
PORT DARWIN, -COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE USUAL POWIB)
The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Chartered Steamship
WÖHARLTON, JNO JOBBON, Commander, will be de- spatched as above on the 3rd Proximo, at
p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agoits,
Hongkong, July 18, 1878.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
aud
The Spanish Steamer ** "PARAGUA,”. Gm, Master, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1878.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The Steamer
ARGENTINO." Apply to
TURNER & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, July 12, 1878,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR NAGASAKI, WLADIWOSTOUK AND NICOLAJEFSK.
The Danish Steamer
**NORDEN,”-
..
BOYGEN, Maxter, shortly ex- pooted, will have, quick de
THOMSE
spatch for the above Porta.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co.. Agente, Rongkong, July 1878
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 1 British Barque 'OBARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain Place, will load here, and have a quick despatch si
above.
For Froight, 'apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, July 15, 1878.
FOR-SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"JOSEPHUS
ROGERS, Mester, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quck despatch..
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July-22, 1878,
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FOB LONDON.... The A1 British Chipper Ship
SIN HARRY PARKEN,” 3. CHAPMAN, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will meet with..., quick despatch.
For Freight apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, June 12, 1876.
The A1 American Schooner *CHARLES L. PEARSON," SWAIN, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and, will have quick despatch.
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For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1878.
FOR HONOLULU.
The 4 1 French Bark
JEANE PIERRE”. LEGASSE, Master, will load hero for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Behooner
**WILLIAM H. DBITZ,” ENDICOTT, Master, will load for the above Port, and will hare immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO Hongkong, July 6, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 1'Ship
*SIR CHARLES NAPIER" FRENCH, Master, will load here. for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Uoj
Agents
Hongkong, June 17, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Bark
ANNIE LORWAY," Benjamin Gazes, Mastor, will load here, and will have quick
despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CA Hongkong, July 1, 1872,
FOR LONDON. The 4 1 British Bark
"EENTON"
COEVIN, Master, will load bare,- and will have immediate de
apaten for she above Fort. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 01. Bouakong, June 20, 1878.
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FOR LONDON, The
British Bhip- "NYASSA"
GARROCK, Master, will load here for the shore Port, and
will have quick despatch." For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Us Hongkong, June 6, 1678,