THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping
Vol. XXXIV, No. 4731*
就二月九年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA HAIL.
LONDON :—E, ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane,
For Sale.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRACON & Co, 160 & 154, Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rus Monsieur, París. NEW YORK: ANDREW WIN, 188, Nas-
aku Birasi.. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND's--Goavox & Goron, Mel bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCÓ. and American Ports ⠀ generally:--BHAN & BLACK, San Fran-
eseca.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE & Co., Square, Bingapore. C. HENGZEN
Co., Manila CHINA! Macao, Mears A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. watoto, VÁHYBHEL & C Amoy, WALECK NICHOLLS & Co. Fohow Hex & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFOzb & Co., and KR
Wien, Yokohama, Lane,, Oraw-
FORD & Co.
Banks.
-AND-
FOR SALE. MEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine0. K." BOURBON] WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSUK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 2fba., and 4 tbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES,
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits
COD FISH, &o, &0. HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING | FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAFITAL... 6,000,000 Dollars. RELESTE FUND...1,200,000 Dollare.
COURT OF DIRUZUES, Chairman F. D. Bassoon, Esq. Depay Chairman-W. H. FORSES, E E.E. BELULIOS, Eng. | ADAM LIND, Esq ILLDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
H. HOPPIES, Eng. W. S. Young, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong....THOMAS JACHSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. ⠀ LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Banki
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate.
0%
of 2 per cent per annum on the dally
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annuin.
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4 per cent.
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28.
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5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS Discounted,
Credita granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Hongkong, August 18, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
›ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits.
Rt 8 months notice 8% per Annum,
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5%
D. A. J. OROMBIE, deting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL...
RESERVE FUND,......................
£800,000, £150,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commaralal places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Barking and Exchange Business.
...
RATES OF INTEREST. ALLOWED ON DE
POSITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cant. per sanum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
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6 per cent.
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA, -
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
REESVÉ FUND911/91
Bankers,
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING. INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE- LIVERY HOSE.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1878.
FOR
For Sale.
SALE
ADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S RIDING WHIPS. PORCELAIN ICE PITCHERS.
LADILARBOLIC ACID, the best disinfectant.
KELLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE,
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEYRON'S CAFETIERES."
CURCIER and ADET'S CLARETS. Bass's ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, battled By Foster.
French JAMS.
Scotch OATMEAL,
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN-GRASS SÈED.
TEA TASTER'S CUPS, POTS, SCALES and TIME GLASSES,
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE snà STOUT,
French SUMMER SHOES.· ́`·
CHRISTY'S HATS.
BASS'S ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, boitled by Foster.
PEARS' TOILET SOAP.
English HAMS.
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
SPARKLING BURGUNDY,
CHOICE PORT for Invalids.
FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
CURACAO, MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE.
HENDRIES' PERFUMERY.
BABB'S ALE, by Foster, highly recommended for purity, and
the extreme Care used in Bottling.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, July 17, 1878.
Intimations.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
Intimations.”
CHINA SUGAR REFINING "COM- PANY, LIMITED.
MAIL.
و راه تو
List." Published every Evening.
日六初月八年寅戊
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS!
AND BOOKS.
4B, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1678.
DENTAL NOTICE.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels,
FOR LONDON.
(To follow the
Sir Harry Parkes,”} The 3/3 L L L British Ship
BERTIE BIGLOW" FERGUSON, Master, will los bere and have quick despatch.
MEYER & CO.
For Freight, apply to 6020
Hongkong, August 12, 1878
R. ROGEES begs to say that he
Donde VISITING Axox and Foo-
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leaving Hengkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st.
bungson, August 31; 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR YOKOHAMA, HIOGO AND
NAGASAKI.
The Steamship
“COMMONWEALTH,” Captain A. SMITH, will be despatched to the above Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 4th September, at Daylight.
For Freight oz Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co., Agents.
· Hongkong, August 31, 1878.
MONTHLY SERVICE,
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, CALLING AT PORT DARWIN,
Carge and
684
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR OF 3d af 18 SUPERB Manufas if sufficient di assegoro for all Austrdeg
BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN | CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN. ****
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs. up to 18 cwt. Esot.
PERFORATED ZING SHEETS, TINMAN'S and PLUMBEE'S OLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. · FAIZBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500 the.
MASHEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &ơ &ủng
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING
COMPANY, LIMITED. THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES
1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending 81st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior
SALES of the Company's
tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY.
East Point,
August 28, 1878.RA
to the 81st October next will be adjusted No. 158. by the Company, and no claims or altera. Hons will be subsequently admitted.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
HE Following NOTICE TO MARINERS JAS, B. OOUGHTRIE,is published for general information,
But Scerstary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR. 1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of OAF SUGAR, (lu 5, 10, and 15 iba TWENTY PER CENT (20 %) of the
Loaves.)
CUT LOAF SUGAR.
CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent). CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) 4 UIII*.
Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark C. B, R. (in diamond) 10*;
Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R.. (in diamond) a 1*.
Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in diamond) A IL
COFFEE SUGAR, mark C.-S. R (in diamond) B
BI,
GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES,
SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 45, 80°, 0. P., and Naval. ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST, AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones. BONE TAR (a preventive of white ants.) ROUGH BOND TALLOW.
Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit Customers.
Particulars and Prices on application to
THE MANAGER
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,
East Point,
Hongkong.
March 5, 1878.
THE
FOR SALE.
Ex "Elisabeth Childs,”
తిరిగి
HE GENUINE APOLLINARIS
WATER
In Cares of 50 large Stone Bottles, $9 per Casa,
Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alteratione will be subsequently admitted.
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
NOTICE THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and
MUSEUM will bo CLUSED to the Fablic from the 2ND to THE 30TH SEPTEM- BCB NEXT. Rendents wishing to refer to Books in the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Secretary.
By Order,
EL DENNYS, Secretary. Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
LOST.
WHITE FOX TERRIER SLUT, A with Browa upout Ears, answers to the Name of "ROSE,"
The Finder, on Returning the Animal to the Undersigned, will be substantially REWARDED,
ALEXANDER LEVY,
At Messrs LANDSTEIN & Co,
586 Hongkong, August-20, 1878.
· HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
LOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE &t In Cases of 60 amall Stone Bottles, GCheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS
858 per Case.
Ex Steamship Asia,” TIVOLI BEER
In Cases of 8 dozen White Pint Bottles, $15 per Case.
WIELER & Co. £750,000 £161,560.10% Hongkong, August 9, 1878.
FOR SALE,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND: THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
RATES OF Deposlis
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For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
4 por cont. " 10
5 per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and maken advances
da spproved Banking Securities,
Fresent Rate of Discount
for approved short sight #couptances,
*** 5% per annum.
Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application,
H. H. NELSON, Managet.
Mongkong, August 2, 1975.
Med
WO__AMERICAN and One ENGLIS Second-hand BILLARD TABLES, with Bazza, Cuza, Limys, de, Complete
Apply to
D. NOWROTNE,
Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, July 11, 1878,
GUDOWNS, under European supervision and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with qulok despatch,
MEYER & Co.
Proprietors.
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Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities H IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA
WATER have recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label, Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper whieh has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, YOKE and TAR in Quantities to scit NEW YORK" in Water Mark.
FOR SALE.
COKE A TAR to Quiltles
Apply to
GAS COMPANY; Ws Point Bengkong, June 18, 1870,
Mesers MELCHERS & Co. are our only AGENT for Eale of the Gentine Florida Water at Hongkong. -
LANMAN & KEMP. New York, July 9, 1878
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1878.
NOTICE TO MARINERS, Notice is hereby given that a dangerous rocky patch ariats in the fairway Into Mire Bay.
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The following Magnetic bearings are from
.N. 16° W. Fung Head..... South end of Basalt Idland,.N. 87° W. East Ninepin Rock and
South part of South S. 55° W. Niaspin in line,...). North-east Head Tamkat, S. 25° W. This patch, about 40 feet long by 30 fest broad, extends in a North-east direction with a fathoms of water on it at low water springs and 15 fathoms close to.
J. DIXON, Staff Commander, R.N.
B017 H. M. S. Victor Emanuel,
Hongkong, 7th August, 1878,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM, NOTICE is hereby given that the TEN- DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR
OPIUM within the Colong for the Terra of One, Two, or Three Years from the 1st of March, 1879, under the Provisiona of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858 will be Received at this Offee until Noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above mentioned.
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The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender:
Should the highest Tender be less than the sum the Governor thinks a fair price for the Oplum Farm, His Ezeelloney in Council will grant Licenses direct under Coulon 3 of the Ordinance, and take engh further steps as may be necessary to realize a fair price.
By Commised,
.-J. M. PRICE, Asting Colonial Colonial Saretary's Office,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878
NOTICE
lasian and New Zealand Porta TASMANIA AND FLIL
The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Chartered Steamship
MECCA,"
A. MCF. MORNEY, Commander, will be do- spatched an above on THURSDAY, the 8th Proximo, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., Agents, A. S. N. Co. Hongkong, August 23, 1878.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling off the unal Const - Porta, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Co.'s Steamer
"MENMUIR,"
Captain DARKE, will be de- spatched as above on FRIDAY, the 6th September, at Noos.
For Freight or t'assage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 27, 1878.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, The Steamship
seG
"DESPERIA," PAULSEN, Master, will be de- spatched on or about the 15th
September,
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 3, 1878.
FOR LONDON,
The Steamable
**MIKADO,"
Captain BARCLAY, expected www
here on the 2nd Proximo, and having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch as above.
The Mikado has Good Accommodation for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATRESON & Co.,
Agenti.
Hongkong, August 26, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The Steamship
"STRATHLEVEN," Captain PEARSON, will be de de agatched as above on or abuut
the 15th September,
The Strathleven has Superior Accommo dation for First-class Passengers,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVIS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The Bteamship
"CITY OF BALTIMORE,"
T. COLLIE, Commander, will be despatched as above, on or
FOR NEW YORK,"
The A1 British Barque
*** ATHENE FINDLAY, Master, having the greater portion of her Carge engaged, will load at this for the above Fart, and have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK, The A 1 American Ship
"SUMNER B. MEAD" DIXON, Master, will load hero for tus above Port, and wit
have quick despatch.
For freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCIS00,
The A1 Amorigan Ship)
"JOSEPHUS
ROGERS, Manter, will load here for the above Forty and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Flongkong, July 22, 1878.
RUSSELL & Oo,
16012
FOR CALLAO. The 41 British Ship
" ARABIA,” KLAUNFORTH, Master will load here for the above Port, and
will have immediate despatch,
For Fraight or Pasango, apply-to-
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%. Hongkong, August 28, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
The d1 American Bark
"LUTTIE MOORE" Hubson, Master, will load har for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight," apply to
VOGEL BAGEDORN & C.. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 American Bark
"ALBERT RUSSELL” CARVER, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 British Bark
**SARAH BELI,” DITCHBURN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O Bongkong, August 9, 1878,
·FOR HONOLULU, The 4 1 French Bark
* MADELEINE” PATEAU, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & C.. Hongkong, Angust 6, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN " CARBON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wil
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, August 2, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Bark
"SILAS FISH". WILLIAMS, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply te
VOGEL HAGEDORN & C Hongkong, July 80, 1878,
POR HAMBURG.
The 8/3 L II American Bark
DIRIGO
STAPLES, Master, will Zoad here for the above Porn and wil
For Freight, apply to
about the 29th Instant,
The City of Baltimore has Good "Accom" i have quick despatch, Secretary.modation for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Pacasge, apply to
BIKLEY & Co.- Hongkong, August 22, 1878.
ESSEES of Lots on the British Sotilas ment of Shameen, Canton, are hereby requested to pay the amount dus on their several Lots as Annual Ground Bent tato HM Consulate on or before the dih September, 1878,
All Lots on which Ground Rent has not been paid on the 4th September next will be able to be re-entered upon by H. M.'s Government,
ELF. HANCE,
E. M. Consti E. M. Consulate,
Canton, August #1, 1979.
Sailing Vessels. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 41 British Barque' 'CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, *Captain Prace, will load-bers, and have a quick despatch se above,
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Un, Hongkong, July 16, 1878.
FOR YLOILO, The French Barquo
CORDOUAN BEREAS, Master, will have Immediate despatch as above, "For Freight or Pessage, apply to `-
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, August 27, 1878,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON Hongkong, July 20, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark
KENTON," COLVIN, Master, will lead bres, and will have immediate de
spatok for the above Port For Freight, apply to
MAN VOORLA HAGEDORS & OM Bengkong, June 20, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 Ship
"SİR OHARLES NAPIBR › Faxwort, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will harg Immediate despatch,
For Freight or Fonzage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO
Agente Hongkong, June 17, 1876,