Notices to consignees,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Notices of Firms.
NOT LOE.
R. CHARLES J. HIRST has been
THE CHINA MAIL.
For Fale
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
1's
повзли
STEAMER CIEF OF SANTIAGO, Moriscul to Sign our Firm per THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
Proauration.
4.
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ПHIS Steamer having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk- by Messre Nouron & Co. into Mesara TURNER & Co.'s Praya Godown, whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf ure at liberty to do so.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless noties to the contrary be given bejére Noon, To-day,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 12th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bits of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co., Agents:
au8. Hongkong, August 5, 1973.
'
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE.
THE SSS This having arcs
ved from the above Ports, Cou signees of Cargo are horoby informed that their Goods and Opium are being landed by Messrs NOKTON & Co. into Mesars TURNER & Co.'s Praya Gedowns, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boate delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 16th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bll of Lading will be countersigned by
BIRLEY &Co.
Hongkong, August 6, 1878 au18 YONSIGNEES of Cargo per German Bat MANILA II, GÖNNER, Master, from HAMBURG, are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside the Vessel...
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignesa risk and expense.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. "PUSTAU & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, August 5, 1878.
NOTICE.
HESSE & Co.
an23
Hongkong, July 23, 1878.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr EDWARD CUNNINGHAM to our Firm lu Hongkong and China, CEASED ON the 31st December last,
China, March 8, 1876.
THE
RUSSELL & Co.
воз
NOTICE,
ARTHUR CHART in our Firm Interest and Responsibility of Mr CEASED on the 31st December last,
J. INGLIS & Co.
de13 Hongkong, June 13, 1878.
NOTICE. THE Interest and Responsibility of the Undersigned in the Chinese Mail, ## (Fal Tze Yat Po), CRASED from the lat August, 1877, bat Dobis prior to that Date will be received and paid by him.
Hongkong, April 6, 1878.
UN AYIN.
NOTICE. TN Reference, to the above, the Under- Inigoed has LEASED the Chinese Mail from the 1st August, 1877, and has engaged the services of Mr Leong YooK CAPY, as Translator and General Manager of the newspaper, which under Its new régime will be found to be, as hitherto, an ex- cellent medium for advertising, especially as the Manager is able to devote his whole attention to the conduct of the Newspaper.
K*NG CHIM,
Loosee of the Hongkong Chinese Mail, Hongkong, April 6, 1878.
Intimations.~~
NOTICE.
CAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 s.
Loaves.) CUT LOAF SUGAR.
CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent). CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark O.S.R. (in diamond) & 1111*
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in diamond) A TIE,
Modium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in.diamond) A II*,
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark C. 8. (in diamond) A LL.
Today's Advertisements. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMER "GLAMORGAN," FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
BIS Steamer having arrived, Consignees
15 Stone me hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by Messrs NORTON & Co. into Messrs TURNER & Co.'s Praya Godown, whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignges wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so. -
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, the contrary be given Runless notice
before Noon Tomorrow.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 15th Instant will be subject to rent.
E.
COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. S. GOLDEN SYRUP, SFRUP, and (in diamond) B1. MOLASSES
SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT RUM, 45°, 30, 0. P., and Naval ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST, AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones, BONE TAR ( preventive of white anta.) ROUGH BONĖ TALLOW,
Packed in Quantitics and Packages to suit Customers.
Particulars and Pricen on application' to
THE MANAGER,
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,
East Point,
Bongkong.
886
March 5, 1878.
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR MANILA-
The Departure of the Steamship
"LEYTE"
for the above Port is unavoidably POSTPONED until TO-MOR- ROW, the 8th Instant, at 2 o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL &-Oo;; Agents. Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
ສານ
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG."
The British Steamer
"MADRAS,"
Capt. RICHARDSON, will be de- spatched for the above Porta
MR. B. SCHUREN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC on THURSDAY, the 8th Instant, at 2 p.m.
STUDIO.
OPEN
18 NOW
HOURS FOR SITTING EVERY DAY FROM 7 a 10 o'CLOCK AM.
MR
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the American Bark "BENEFAÜTÖR," from New TORE, are hereby requested to send in TR. U. SCHÜREN respectfully requests their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned all Persons desirous to have their for counteralganture, and to take immediate Portraits, to notice well the earlier hours delivery of their Goods.
for sitting, ae 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 10 Clook a m. cannot be guaranteed to be auto every satisfaction.
Cargo impeding discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
RUSSELL & Co.
1978.
Bongkong, August FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGA PORK
THE S. S. Aryatoon Apcery Captain A. B. MACTAVIS, having, arrived from the
The Atelier cannot be Open for more than Tita Months.
NOVELTY
PICTURES,
abors Porta, Consigness of Oargo by her MR H. SCHÜREN'S NEW.SALOON are requested to send in their Bile of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and to take immediato delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will bout once landed and stored at Consigneon' zlak and expense.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
aus Hongkong, August 2, 1878, FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPURE.
THE S. S. Moray having arrived from the above Foris, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gouda
Cargo impede the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk
and experise.***
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, August 3, 1878
COMPAGNIN DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
B. S. DJEMNAH.
NOTICE.
aul
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Euphrate and Copernic, from London,
THE FINEST PRESENTS TO BE CHOSEN.
No Really Elegant Drawing Room should
M
-be without them.
1R. SCHÜREN. has much pleasure in M introducing in this Colony, the new Style of Photos which undoubtedly will find admirera amongst the intelligent
The new Saloon Picture is unrivalled for its effecta in artistical lightening, and its beautiful details, especially for LADY's EVENING DRESSES and every kind of HM- BROIDERED AND PLAIN WHITE DRESSES,
longkong, July 10, 1878.
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY,
M
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MPORTER 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.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC!
DR. BRIGHTS PHOSPHODYNE.
In connection with the above Steamer, pre hereby informed that their Goods are being THEREAS it having become known to fanded and stored at their risk at the Com-the Proprietors of DR BRIGHT pany's Godowns, whenes delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con- algnees, before TO-DAY, the 6th Instant, 10a.m., requesting it to be landed bore,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
HOSPHODYNE that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous London firm, is ex ported to India and Chins, and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially caution them against this com- pound and request their most careful atten Goods remaining noolaimed after Sarvation to the following distinctive charas- Day, the 10th Instant, at Noon, will be teristics of Dr Bright's Phosphodyns. subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
E. DE POUET, Agent.
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Hongkong, August 5, 1878. COMPAGNIE DAS MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CONSIGNEES of the tollering Cargo
to cand in their Bulle of Fading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immialats delivery, Tal Cargo has been lended and stored of thels riak and expense,
No Firo Insurance has been effected,
EL DU POCHY, Agent
Ex "Amasone."
TH 1644, Mr La Thevenin,
ΣΤΟΙΣΙ
1 case ink,.......... Marsalles.
Ex "Pai Ho." No. 410/21 Order, 15 Cases from
Wine, ******** Hongkong, July 27, 1878.
W
WASHING BOOKS.
Marseillea.
(In English and Chines.)
Ladies and Gentlemen, the now of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office,-Prix, $1 each,
CHINA MALL Ofen,
1st.--That Dr Bright's Phosphodyne is
sold only in cases. 2nd. The words "Dr Bright's Phospho- dyne" are clearly blown in exoli bottle, 3rd-The Registered Trade Mark and Signature of Patentee are printed on the label of every case. 4th.-Directions for use in all the follow
ing languager are enclosed in each case, Without which none can POS BIBLY be genuine. Eagles, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian, Hindestaal, Madrasco, Bengalee, Chinese and Japanese. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is the Only Reliable Remedy for Nervous and Liver Cotéplaints.
AND ALL
Functional Derangements,
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPODYNE- L patronized by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively used in the army and navy, and strongly recommended by the leading Medical Practitioners,
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe.
NB-Ask for DR. BRIGHTS PHOS. FRODYNE, and do not be persuaded to take any wdley AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS SUBSTITUTE,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"HOP KEE. Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
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FOR SAMARANG AND BATAVIA,
The Steamchip
at 4 p.m.
"STAD AMSTERDAM" will leave for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant, For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co... Agents.
aus Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO, The Steamship
OITY OF SANTIAGO will leave for the above Ports
on FRIDAY, the 9th Inat,
at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
An8 Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA, HIOGO AND NAGASAKI.
The Steamer
"ALVERTON,"
י
0. DARRELL, Master, will be despatched for the above Porta on MONDAY Next, the 12th Instant, at Noon.
..
"For Freight or Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
FOR AMOY.
The Steamship
"ÉSMERALDA,”
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No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bils of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, Angust 7, 1878.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc T
tions to sell by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 12th August, 1878, at 2 o'clock r.B.,
at No. 62, Wellington Street, The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, comprising Rep covered Drawing Room Suite, Marble top Tables, Chimney Glasses, Oleographs, Engravings, Gasaliers and Gas Braoketa, Vases, Ornaments, Dining Table, Eng. lish-made. Mahogany Sideboard, Carpets and Hearthrugs, Whatnots, Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware, Double Bed steads, English-made Mahogany Ward- robe, Chest of Drawers, Bureau with Glasu, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Daven- port, &c., &o...
A COTTAGE PIANO, by LUKAN, Lubeok.
And.
Ona American COOKING RANGE Catalogues will be issued, and the whole will be on view on and after Saturday, the 10th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE,-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctionser. Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
SHIPPIN 12.
ARRIVALA
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Aug. 6, Dartmouth, British barque, 916, Jahn Robertson, London April 15, Ueneral.
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Aug. 7, Glamorganshire, British ship, 1771, Riches, Newcastle (N.S.W.) June 18,
Coal -ORDER.
Aug. 7, St. Anne, French brig, 287, Kadenac, Newchwang July 1; Beau CARLOWITZ & Co.
Aug. 7, Fenus, Portuguese barque, 402, J. Ribeiro, Singapore July 18, Mangrove Bark. REMEDIOS & Co.
Aug. 7, Stad Amsterdam, Dutoh steamer, 1720, Sluiter, Shanghai Aug. 3-MELOHARS & Co.
Aug. 7, 10.30 a.., Surat, British str., 1995, Burno, Shanghai Aug. 3, and Woo sung 4, 8.30a.m., Mails and General.-P. . Đ. 3. N. Co
Aug. 7, Glamorgan, British atr, 1511, Allan Buck, London June 20, via Ports of
call, and Singapore July 31, General. MELCHERS & CA
Ang 7, China, German steamer, 618, Ackermann, Shanghai' Aug. 2, General- SIEMSSEN & Co.
Aug. 7, Danube, Britleh steamer, 564,
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Surat reports:
till noon of 6th, since which overcast wea- ther, much heavy rain in equalls with lightning and N. W. to. W. winds (light). Spoko German barque R.D.M.J., off Chapel
Island.
The British steamer Glamorgan. reports:
Fins, weather and strong monsoons with plenty of rain.
The German steamer China reports:
Had a fresh S.W, wind to Quimoy, from there to port strong E,S.B. winds with heavy squalls and rain. On morning of the 6th, passed S. S. Yesso and a blue funnel- steamer, off Breaker Point.
The British steamer Danube reports Strong monsoon with bard squalls and rain throughout.
The French barque Ste. Adresse raports: from Newcastle N.W.S.) to tongkong, 61 on the 3rd August, spoke British J.V.G.L. days out, in Pratas Inlande.
[No. 4709-AUGUST 7, 1878.
IV.
Not Responsible for Debts,
Owners will be Responsible for any Debi, contracted by the Officers or Craio of the tallowing Vessele, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
ANNIE LORWAY, British barque, Captainy
B. Gales. Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
FONTENAYE, British abip, Capt. G. 'B. Taylor-Vogel, Bagedorn & Co.
BERTIE BIGELOW. British ship, Captain Ferguson.-Mayer & Co.
CORRIENTES, British barque, Captain J. Jones-Olyphant & Co.
HAWTHORN, British barque, Captain C. Mead. Wieler & Co.
ARABIA, British ally, Captain B. A. J. Klaenful.-P. & O. & N. 00.
CITY OF SANTIAGO, British steamer, Captain J. Peters,-Melchers & Co. The British stumer Speke Hall reports: Left Singapore at 2.30 p.m. and had light. H. Riches, Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
GLAMORGANSHIRE, British ship, Captain
variable winds and dark cloudy weather with heavy rain the sun being partially obscured at the time. Arrived in Bong. kong at 4.80 p.m.; passage 5 days, and 2 hours.
CARGO.
Per S. S. Anadyr, sailed 3rd August, 1878: For Continent, 2,726-bales Bilk; 47 bales Waste Silk, 35 bales Cocoons, cases Silka, 375 chests, 2,249 half-cheste and 1,089 boxes Tea, and 915 pkga. Sun- dries-For London, 1,126 bales Silk, 2 cases Silks, 760 half-chests and 1,332 boxes Tea, 67 phga. Sandries, and 4 cases Tréa sure (887,000).
1.
MEMOS. FOR-TO-GOSRIWA.
Miscellaneous.
Notice of optional cargo per Glamorgan
to be given before Noon.
Shipping. Noon.Kwangtung leaves for Coast
Porta.
Noon.Taiwan leaves for Amoy, &o.
2 p.m.-Leyte leaves for Manila, 2 p.m.-Madras leaves for Singapore, da 4 p.m.-Stad Amsterdam leaves for
Samarang, &o.
General Memoranda.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,
MAILS will close- For SWATOW, AMOT & FOOCHOW-FRIDAT,
Per Kwangtung, at 11.30 am, on Thurs
day, the 8th inst.
For AMOY, TAIWAN, AND TAMSUI- Per Taiwan, at 11.80 a.m., on Thursday,
the 8th just,
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
Par Madras, at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 8th inst
For MANILA
Par Leyte, at 8.30 p.m. Tomorrow, the 8th inst., Instead of a previously notified.
For SAMARANG-AND BATAVIA,
Per Stad Amsterdam, at 8.30 p.m. To morrow, the 8th inst., instead of a previously notified,
For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.-
Por City of Santiago, at 5 p.m. To-mor row, the 8th inst,, instead of as pre- viously notified.
For SWATOW.→
Per Yothung, at 8.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 9th inst..
For SAIGON.-
Per Pernambuco, at 2.80 p.m., on Satur
day, the 10th inst.
For HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.-
Per Karo, at 5 pm, on Saturday, the
10th inat,"
For YOKOHAMA AND H1000.-
Per Alverton, at 11.30 a. m., on Monday,
the 12th inst.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, AND
CALCUTTA,
Per Arratuan Apsar and Moray, st 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday, the 18th inet. AALLS si ve ENGLISH PACKET,~~ The English Contract Packet Surat will be despatched with the Maile for Europe, o., on SATURDAY, the 10th August.
The following will be the hours of closing
the Malls, da, i--
Friday, 9th August.-
5 P... Money Order Office closes,
6 P.M., Post Uue closes except the NIGHT
Box, which remains open all night.
A. Clanchy, Bangkok July 30, General-Saturday, 10th August.- YUEN FAT HONG.
Aug. 7 Festa, German barque, from Whampoa.
Aug. 7, Ste. Adresse, French barque, CULLEN, Master, shortly 690, Leroy, Burrard's lulet June 2, Timber. due, will have immediate-RUSSELL & Co.
despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
BRITISH BARK DARTMOUTH, FROM LONDON.
THE
HE above-named Vessel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by ber are re- quested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods. Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vensel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expente.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, August 7, 1878.
NOTICE, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GÁLLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLEB: AZKO,
SAIGON,
PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CAL OUTTA AND BOMBAY,
N SATURDAY, the 17th August, 1973, as Noon, the Company's §. 5. PEIHO, Commandant PASQUALINI, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Fort for the above places,
Cargo and Specle will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac copied in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Nooa,
DEPARTURES.
Aug. 7, Charon Wattana, for Shanghai.
7, Norden, for Nagasaki.
7, Rajanattiamuhar, for Bangkok.
7, U.S.S. Ranger, for Macao,
7, Paragua, for Manila.
7, Elgin, for Swatow.
CLEARED San Francisco, for Tientsin, Frederick, for Callao. Tokatea, for Vancouver's Ieland. B. Von Middelberg, for Sourabaja Chocola, for Chefoo Hesperis, for Shanghai.
Stud Amsterdam, for Samarang. Tartar, for Tientein, Charité, for Whampoa,
Adapt
PASSENGER
ARRIVED.
Per Stad Amsterdam, from Shanghai, Mr and Mrs Schiller, for Samarang.
Per Burat, from Shanghai, Mr Taschek (Austrian), and 15 Chinese,
Per Glamorgan, from London, Lieut. La B. Friend, B.E., Sergeant Cooks, Corp. Hill, Corp. Marks, Sapper Townsend and Ben nett, Mra Marks and infant, and Mra Town- sand, and 60 Chinese from Straits.
Per China, from Shanghai, 8 Karopeans steerago, and 12 Chinese,
Per Danube, from Bangkok, 75 Chinese."
DEPARTED.
A
7 A.M., l'est Ufice opens for sale
of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and
Posting of all correspondence.
August 9:
Daylight.-City of Santiago leaves for
Yokohama, dro.
Noon, General Weekly Sale by Messrs
Lane, Crawford & Co.
SATURDAY, August 10:--
Noon-English Mail leaves for Porta
of Call and Europe. Goods, per Djemno undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing chargen
Goods per Strathleven undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
SUNDAY, August 11:-
Daylight-Kare leaves for Holhow, &a. MONDAY, August 12:——
2 p.m.--Sale of Household Furniture, &,
at No. 62, Wellington Street, Noon. Alverton leaves for Yoko
bama, dc.
Goods per City of Santiago undelivered
after this date subject to rent.
TUESDAY, August 18:—
3pm. Arratoon Apcar and Moray leave
for Singapore, dic,
Normanby leaves for Singapore, dea TavisDay, August lõ:—
3 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Oor- poration at the City Hall. Goods per Glamorgan undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
FRIDAY, August 161–
Goods per Speke Hall undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
SATURDAY, August 17:---
Noon.-Freach Mail leaves for Porta of
Call and Europe.
TUESDAY, August 20-
3 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and harper Dock Da, Idmited, at Club Chambers.
THE
10A.M., Post Office closes except for Late | HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
Lettera. Registry of Letters cesses,
f10.15 .M., Letters may be posted with
to
LATE FEE of 18 denta extra Postage till
Il A., when the Post Office CLOSES
entirely.
(11.30 M., Letters (but Letters only) addrowed to the United Kingdom Via Brindisi, or to Singapore, may be posted on board the Parket with Late Fee of 48 cents extra postagę, till
to
11.50 A.M., when the Mail is finally
closed. Hongkong, July 29, 1878.
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MAILS BY THE TOKBES STBAITS PACKET, The Australian Contract Packet Normanby,
will be despatched from Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 13th Instant, with Mails for Singapore. Cooktown, Oleveland Bay, Bowen, Keppel Bag, Brisbane, Sydney, Tas mania, New Zealand, and Melbourne. Correspondence cannot be Registered after
11.15 a.m.
Established A.D. 1841.
香灣大藥房
A S. WATSON & Co.,
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTË, IMPORTERS
OF...
DRUGGISTS' BUNDRIES, NURSERy Requi- SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, KEGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS
OF
Bomerset, Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water,
Gingerade, Potace Water, Sarsaparilis Water, and other Aerated Watern. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876,
The Malls will be closed at 11:30a.m.
Supplementary mail received on board with late fee of 18 cents till time of departure. Correspondence for Southern and Western Australia can be sent by this route if de ired, but as a general rule it is better to send it via Galle. Hongkong, August 2, 1878.
MAILS 37 THE FRENCH FAOKKI.--
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The publication of this furus commenced «1.7.28 p.m.
DEATH. At Shanghai, on the 2nd July, of beart disease, APHONge Hennequin, Agent of Messageries Maritimes, aged 38 years.
Per Faragua, for Manila, Rev. P. Guixa, The French Contract Packet Paho will THE CHINA MAIL.
Messrs F. B. Mills, M. Thorn, H. Thoro and & Europeans desk.
Per Norden, for Nagasaki, 4 Europeans. Per Rajanallianuhar, tor Bangkok, 111 Chiness and 1 European, tra
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British bargde Dartmouth reporta: Had contrary winds on leaving London for a fortnight and very light trade winds to wards the line off the Cape bail a very violent atorm, in which the ship suffered considerable damags' to her bulwarks, and saa struck her poop carrying away the binnacle, smashing the poop sky-lights, and Alling the cuddy and cabins with { water, After this had strong Westerly Cargo will be received on board until winds to the Straits of Sunda, and coming 4 p.m., Specie and Parcele until 3 p..up the China Sea had very squally weather on the 16th August, 1878,, (Parcels are as far no Pulo Sapata; from the Maccles not to be sent on board; they must be left field Bank had light-monsoon to the Ky. at the Agency's Office.)
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulare, apply at the Company's Office,
a. POUEY,
Agent, Hongkong, August 7, 1879,
poor Islands.
The British chip Glamorganshire reports: Light winds and fine weather throughout. On the 8th July, spoke Trowbridge, from Nowostis to Hongkong, 20 days out, in lat. 1.00, long, 18240 Aug. Ord, French barge C. B. E., from Britisk au17 Columbia to Hongkong, 61 dayı ank
be despatched from Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 17th Ibst, with
Malls to and through the United HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1878. Kingdom and Europe, vid Mar.
Alexandria.
seilles; to Salgon, Singapore, Bata-Ir will be recollected that a few days ago via, Galle, Pondicherry, Madras, a licensed chair-coolie was commended Caloutts, Bombay, Aden, Buez, and and rewarded by Mr Creagh, the Acting Magistrate, for promptly giving up a following will be the hours of closing gold watch that had been left in his
the Mails, do 200, Friday, 16th Instant,
The
chair. The coolie had carried a drunken Post man to one of the hotels in the Colony,
and immediately afterwards discovered. the watch lying at the bottom of the chair He at once entered. the hotel,
5PM., Money Order Office closes.
Office alones except the Nigar Box, which remains open all night. Saturday, 17th Instant.
7. de M., Post Office opens for sale of and handed the article to the proprietor,
Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence. 10. Registry of Letters ceases. 11 4*, Post Office loses except for Late
Letters, 11,10 ... Letters (but Letters only)
may be posted on payment of Late Foo of 18 sents extra postage, until
to
11.30 4.1, when the Post Oftes Ozonze
entirely.
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Hongkong, August 3, 1878.
On the conlie's behaviour being brought to Mr Creagh's notice, he stated that he would note the circumstance on the man's license, and would also make him a present of 82 from his private purse xa a mark of his approbation. He was," he said, "at a loss to know how he could otherwise afford the coolie any substantial reward." If the report of the incident he correct, we fancy Mr Cheegh ever