THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4739. £¬†ÃƒɅttĦAT-✯ HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1878.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAR,. 8,. Clepient's Lunc
For sale
Intimations.
Lombard Street. GROUSE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate (Dirou, E. C. BATES, HENDT:& Co. A, Old Fesory, E.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 154, Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE ROSNY,
19 Rus Monetur, Paris. NEW YORK ARDREW WIND, 133, No-
sau Strest.
-AND-
FOR SALE.
ments in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution of Orders.
The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Season have just been received,
TEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYBBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR KED FISH.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALANDGOEDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Sydney.. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
iganerally :--BRAK & BLACK, San Fran BINGAPORE AND STRAITS—BATLE- & | BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
WHISKY
Very Fine "0. I BOURBON
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Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHIMA: Macao, Mesars A, A, DE MELLO & Co. rato, CAMPBELL &
moy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co Foocho, Hoer & Co. Laws, Czawyoip & Co., and Kzx
WALBH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW-
·FORD. & Co.
BIK.
Bhanghas
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Pato-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. Bassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FoREES, Eaq, E.R. HELILI, Eaq-ADAM LAND, Laq. H.. L. DALRYMPLE, WILJELM KEINEES,
Esq.
H. HOPFIUS, Esq.
~ Hon. W. KisWIDE.
kig. W. S. "YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEE. Hongkong......1nHOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--London and County Bank.
ON
HONGKONG.
INTEREST. ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent, por annum,
4 per cent.
·· 12.
ō per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits 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, Australis, America, China and Japan,
T. JAOKSON,
Chief Manager,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East.
Hongkong, August 10, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 2 tbs., and 4 tbs.
HOLD STORES.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE-
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kita.
COD FISH, &o,, &i. FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Nambers.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING. INDIA' RUBBER SUCTION and DE- LIVERY HOSE.
日五十月八年寅戊
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,"
Captain PITMAN, will be de- apatah d for the above Ports
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suite. FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, NELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits on THURSDAY, the 12th Instant, at Noon, HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &c., for Ulsters. SUPERFINE BEAVER, &o, for Light Overcoats.
HOME SPUN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suits and Trowserings. EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Suits and "Trowserings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suits.
CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy,
BULLOCK LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
8. B. H," The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.
CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.
SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment.
LAWN TENNIS SETS,
LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS.
VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS,
COFE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.
Bass's DRAUGHT ALÉ,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, September 3, 1878.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATOR AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS,
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OBARTS UN
BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
Each.
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs. up to 18 swt.
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. from 400 fos. to 2,500 tbs. .. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
SCALES,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & DO, Hongkong, Angual 21, 1876,
AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1878.
ORDERLY ROOM, 3rd September, 1878, NLESS otherwise ordered, there will be but ONE PARADE a WEEK on the VOLUNTEER PARADE GROUND, VİZ, WEDNESDAYS, at 5.30 p.m., when all Be20 Members are requested to attend.
MOORE & Co., "VARIETY STORE" NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE,
T
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the HONG- KONG YACHT CLUB will take place at
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP the HONGKONG CLUB HOUSE, on THURS. BOOTS, &c., A., &ç.
DAY Afternoon, the 12th Instant, at FIVE O'CLOCK
EDWARD BEART, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
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FOR SALE,
TWO AMERICAN and One ENGLISH Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALLS, CUES, Lamps, &s, Complete,
Apply to
D. NOWROJEE,
Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, July 11, 1878.
ti.
DATES of Interest allowed on Deposits. COKE Rhasers, at CHEAP RATES.
FOR SALE. YOKE and TAR in Quantities to ault
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum.
6
FY
12
4% 0%
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Apply to
T
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
GAS COMPANY, West PointTM
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Bongkong, June 19, 1878.
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Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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Anctions.
OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL.....
£800,000, RESERTE FUND. £100,000,
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 Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
BAITS OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS.
On CUERENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per Benum on the daily balands.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent.
n
6
22
12
"
5 per cent.
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter,)
CAPITAL,
BESERVE FUND,
PUBLIO AUCTION, ELEGANT AMERICAN-MADE HOUSE. HOLD FURNITURE. - OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, GLASS WARE, PLATED WARE, $0.5 &c.;, THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY
&o.
the 16th September, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 61, Wyndham Street
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising —
American made Walnut Drawing-room Buite, Covered in Coffee and Maroon Rep. Blackwood Carved Marble top Centre Table, Oil Paintings, Engraving Chromos, Chimney Glasses, Bronses, and Ornaments,
Bronze Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Hearth Rugs.
American-made Walnut Dining-room £750,000 Suite, Covered in Green Leather; Ame £151,560.10/rican made Walnut Music Stand."
Bankera. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK,
RATES
ATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
Deposits.
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum...
64 per cent. 5 per cont.
M
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Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and makes advances op approved Banking Sectrition
Present Rate of Discount for approved short sight noceptances,
5% per annum. Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application.
B. H. NELSON, Manager,
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
American-made Walnut Extension Dining Table,
American-made Walnut Marble-top Sideboard, with Glass.
ON
PANY, LIMITED,
N and after lar SEPTEMBER, RETAIL SALES of the Company's Manufac. tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY,
East Point,
August 28, 1878.
BER NEXT,
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NOTICE. THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Public from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEN
Residents wishing to refer to Books in the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Secretary.
By Order,
H. L. DENNYS, Secretary,
Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
AN
WANTED.
N EUROPEAN BARKEEPER of some years' Experience, for HoONG- KONG HOTEL.
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The Detachments now at Gun Drill to attend on THURSDAYS ONLY.
The Breech Loading Gun Drill Detach- ments to attend on TUESDAYS.
Members desirous of attending the usual Evening Drills for instruction can do so.
(Signed) A. COXON,
Captain-Commandant H. K. V.
IN
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
NOTICE is hereby given that the TEN- DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Years from the 1st of March, 1879, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858 will be Received at this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878.
Fach Tonder should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above. mentioned.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender,
Should the highest Tender bo los than the sum the Governor thinks a fair price for the Opinm Farm, His Excellency in Conneil will grant Licenses direct under Section 3 of the Ordinance, and take auch further steps as may be necessary to realize a fair price.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION:
TTYITH Reference to the above Notifica
instead of as previously advertised, For Freight or Passage, apply to
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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1878. FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers. for New Zealant.}
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
“SOMERSET,”
Captain L GREEN, will be despatched as above on MONDAY Next, the 16th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
6016
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agento, Hongkong, September 9, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG,
The British Steamer
“PALADIN,”
Captain PARKER, will load will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th Init
here for the above Ports, and
at-2 p.m.
8019
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE Hongkong, September 10, 1878
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. The Steamship
“BESPERIA," PAULSEN, bluster, will be de spatched on or about the 15th
->
September....
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents, Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT) The teamship
“'SQUN-LEE,”
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Barque
-"ATHENN
FINDLAY, Master, having the
and have quick despatch. euuuu, wui load at this for the above Fort, So graver porton of her Cargo
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT &Co, Hongkong, August 13, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 L. I. I. British Ship "BERTIE BIGLOW FERGUSON, Master, will lond here and have quick despatch,
MEYER & Co..
For Freight, apply w
Hongkong, August 12, 1878,
FOR PORTLAND.. The A1 American Ship
"CENTENNIAL,"
•BEARSE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. dongkong, September 2, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MEAD," DIXON, Master, will load hers fur to above Port, and will baye quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
de
RUSSELL & Co.
پسند
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Ship
JOSEPHUS! ROGERS, Master, will load have for the above Port, and will
Buve quick deepatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July 22, 1878.
shartly expected from Singsave pore, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkon September 10, 1878.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship.
"TANAIS" Commandant DE LA MARCELLY, will be despatobed for YUKON HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
$
B. Du POUEY, Igent,
Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Conspane's Stanmahlp
"TIGRE," Commandant LoRMIER, will be despatobed for SHANGHAI
EXCELLENOF THE GOVERNOR has been shortly after her arrival from Europe. pleased to extend the period up to which
H. DU. POUET, TENDERS will be Received to Noon on
Agent, WEDNESDAY, the 23rd October.
Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, September 6, 1876.
Apply to
THE LESSEES, Hongkong, September 6, 1878. CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED..
ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS YOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com. pany are requested to furnish the Underelgued with & dat of their Contri buttons for the year ending 31st December Inst, in order that the proportion of the Net Froits to be reserved for Oontributors may No. 158. to the 81st October next will be adjusted be arranged. Returns not rendered prior by the Company, and no claims or altera. tions will be subsequently admitted:
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, August 1, 1878. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT Or. BONUS. FOR THE YEAR Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets,
-1877. Glassware, Plated Ware, and Clocks
American-made Walnut Double Bad QHAREHOLDERS in the above Com stead, Writing Desk, and Glass Bookcase. Undersigned with a List of their Contribu pany are requested to Furnish the American-made Walnut Marble toptions for the Year ending 31st December Buffet with Glass and Marble-top Tables, as, in order that the distribution of
One American Cooking Range,
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$10, Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Saturday, the 14th Instant,
TERMS OF SALE-As customary,
J, M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 10,1878.
TWENTY PER CENT. (20 %) of the Profta 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 Alteration will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, Angust 1, 1870.
GOVERNMENT. NOTIFICATION,
EE Following Norton To MARINERS for general information. By Command,
J. M. PRICE, asting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1878.
NOTICE TO MABINERS. Notice is hereby given that a dangerous rocky patch exists in the fairway into Mira Bay.
The following Magnetic bearings are from Fung Head,
N. 16° W South end of Basalt Island,,N. 87° W. East Ninepin Rock and
South part of South 8355 W, Ninepin in lineisedime North-east Head Tamkau,...S. 25° W. broad, extends in a North-east direction This patch, about 40 feet long by 80 feet with 8 fathoms of water on it at low water springs and 18 fathoms close to.
J. DIXON, Staff Commander, N; B. M. S. Victor Emanuel,
Hongkong, 7th August, 1678,
FOR LONDON,
The British Steamer "IMBAT,"
Captain STEWART, is shortly expected, and will be de
spatched as above.
For Freight, apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co.,
Agents,
or to Mears THOMAS & MERCER,
Canton.. Hongkong, September 6, 1476.
FOR LONDON,
The Steamship
"STRATHLEVEN," Captain PEARSON, will be da spatched as above on or about
the 15th September.
The Strathleven has Superior Accommo- dation for First-class Passengera,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVIS & Co., Agenti
Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The d 1 British Barque CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will lead here, and have a quick despatǝh an above.
For Freight, apply to
ROŽARIO & ÖS. Hongkong, July 16, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark
воїй
"LOTTIE MOORE," HUDSON, laster, will load keta Jer the ab-ve Port, and will quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co." Hongkong, August 19, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK
The A1 American Bark
ALBERT RUSSELL," CARVER, faster, will load here or the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOLL, HAGEDORN & Co.. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 41 British Bark
S+RAH BELL DITCHBURN, Master, will land for the above Port and wili
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ca
Hongkong, August 9, 1878,
FOR HONOLULU, The A1 French Bark
"MADELEINE,"
PATEAU, Master, will load hers for the above Part, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN"
CARSON, Master, will load hors for the above Port, and will
have quick despatah.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co
Elongkong, August 2, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Bark
BILAS FISH," WILLIAMS, Master, will fand hers for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OB Hongkong, July 80, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The 3/3 L 11 American Bark
"DIRIGO," STAPLEE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have gaior despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Us Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
..FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41.Ship:
SIR CHARLES NAPIER” FRENCH, Master, will load herą fur the shove Port, and will have
immediate despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C...
Agente
Hopeking, June 17, 1878,