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THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
Voz. XXXIV. No. 4741. 號三十月九年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON :-F. Auda3, 8, Clement's Zone,
For Sale.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1878,
Intimations.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Cornhill, Gondos & Gorum, Ludgate Qirous, B, C, BATES, HENDY & CO.,
4. Old Jewry, H.C. SAMUEL DEACON &
tôi Con 160 4 tốt Laden hai Stree
***** AND --
FOR SALE.
STRAWBERRIES.
ments in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution of Orders.
j...
The Following GOODS Suitable for the present, Season have just been roccived,
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suite.
PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE ROSSY,EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
19, Kus Monsour, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 193, Nar-
eats Streets
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-Gonnor & Goron, M bourne and Sydney.
ciaco.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :—Brax & Braux, San Fran- SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-BAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore, 0. HENGZER & Co., Manila. CHINA:---Macao, Messrs A. A. nz Melzo & Co. Broatora, CAMFRELL & UK Amoy, WILSON, NIOROLLS & Co. Kochow, Hex & Co. Shanghai. LANK, CRAWFOns & Co., and Haza & WALSH, Yokohama, LAKE, CHAw-
FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-OF CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars, Reserva Fund.........................1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman F. D. Bassoon, Eaq, Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Faq E.E. BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, Eng.**** H. L. DALBYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
Esq. Bag. H. Hogyrus, Rag. W. S. YOUNG, Esq. Hon. V. KESWIÛK, '|
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,...........Tuoxas Jackson, Esq.
____MANAGER,
Shanghal,.........EWEN CALEROR, Esq. LONDON BANKER-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Acconat
the rate
TLYSBONNEAU's ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES, MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine "0. K." BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 b., 2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, In Its.
COD FISH, &,, &0.
FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and
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.
日七十月八年戊
Shipping.
Steamers,
FOR SWATÓW, AMOY" & FOOCHOW.
The Steamshilp
"YESSO," Capt. S. AAXTON, will be de- shaadikçer spatched for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, September 12, 1878.
FANCY BLACK and BLUE OASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Saits.on MONDAY, the 16th Instant, at Noon, HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &c., for Ulstera. 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 Saits. CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &o., for H. B. M. Nary and U. S. Navy.
·
BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
"S. B. H," The Finest OLD WHISKY, over 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. -
COPE'R GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.
Bass's DRAUGHT ALÉ,
LANE, CRAWFORD & ̈ ̃ ̈C 0.
Hongkong, September 3, 1878. ·**
OHINA SUGAR REFINING COM. PANY, LIMITED.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE-ON SALES Company'? Manufac
LIVERY HOSE.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs. ap to 18 cwt. Each.
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN's and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES,
of 3 per cent, per annum on the dafly from 400 lbs. to 2,500 lbs.
balance.
For Fixed Deposlis :--
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
6
1
13
4 per cent,
"
"
13
23
5 per cent.
27
11
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securitles, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Draft, granted on London, and the chiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
-T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Officer of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East.
Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
of Interest allowed on Deposits.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS.
FLOUR SIEVES.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &c., &c., &c..........
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE
TWO AMERICAN and One ENGLISH with BALLS, CUES, LAMPS, &c, Complete,
Apply to
D. NOWROJEE,
Hongng Hotel. Hongkong, July 11, 1878.
Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES,
tf.
FOR SALE. YOKE and TAR in Quautitles to suit
RATE months' notice 8% per annum. Purchasere, at CHEAP RATES.
>
73
4%
2,12
5%
"
D. A J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
tf. Hongkong, July 1, 1878. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS
·TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITALMjonam... £800,000. RESERVE FUND £150,000,
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
THE BANK'S BRANCH in Hongkong grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
· Rates of IntEREST ALLOWED ON DE
FONITE.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent per sanum on the daily balance.
OF FLIED DEFOSITS.
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
6
"
25
#
13
4.per cent,
ا.
6 per cent. " jal THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA,
www.m
(Incorporated by Royal Charter,).
„CAPITAL, INTO
£750,000 BESAVE FUND... £131,560.10/-
.: Bankers THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK: RATES
22
12
21
DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
Deposits. For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent. 13
8 per cent. Botides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank diroounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and maken advations on approved Banking Secttrities,
Present Rate of Discount for approved short dight soceptances,........................................ 5 % per annum. Ester for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application.
8. H. NELSON, L
Manager, Rangkong, August 1, 1878.
Apply to
GAS COMPANY, West Point. Bongkong, June 19, 1878.
Anctions.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. ELEGANT AMERICAN-MADE HOUSE.
HOLD FURNITURE,
OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, GLASS WARE, PLATED- WARE, &o,,
&o.,
do.
THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY,
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
and after 18 SEPTEMBER, RETAIL
tares will be RESUMED at the REFINERY,
East Point,
August 28, 1878,
NOTICE
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CITY HALL LIBRARY and
TMUSEUM will be CLOSED to the
Publia from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BER NEXT. Residents wishing to refer to Booke in the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Secretary.
By Order,
H. L. DENNYS, Secretary, Hongkong, August 29, 1878.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCÈ COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1877
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND "JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS)
AND BOOKS. 46, Quein's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE," NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Quesn's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM
DERS the PRIVILEGE OF
Each Tonder should specify the Monthly- Payment offered for the period above. inentioned.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-NOTIO is horoby given that the TEN-
pany are requested to furnish the buttona for the year ending 31st December-ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Undersigned with a List of their Contri PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR laat, in order that the proportion of the Net Term of One, Two, or Three Years from Profits to be roserved for Contributors may the 1st of March, 1879, under the Provisions be arranged. Returns not rendered prior of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858 will be Received to the 31st October next will be adjusted at this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the by the Company, and no claims or altera- 23rd September, 1878. tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
The Government does not bind itself to nel accept the highest or any Tendor.
Should the highest Tender be less than the sum the Governor thinks a fair price for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in Council will grant Licenses direct under Section 3 of the Ordinance, and take such further steps as may be necessary to realize a fair price.
"By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secreldry, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com Undersigned with a List of their Contribu. tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of TWENTY PER CENT. (20 %) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returus not rendered prior to don, it is hereby notified that His
the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company; and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1878..
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.
CHINA SEA.
FoodHow Distiot, No. 3.
Suits, Covered in Coffee and Maroon RepOTICE is hereby given that the HALE Blackwood Carved Marble top Centre NTIDE ROCK BEACON, situated Table, Oil Paintings, Engravings, in the River Min 2 miles NNE. of the Chromos, Chimney Glasses, Bronzes, and Mingan Pasa, will be taken down and Re- Ornaments.
built. Bronze Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Hearth Ruge
American-made-Walnut Dining-room Suite, Covered in Green Leather; Ame rican-made Walnut. Music Stand.
American-made Waldut Extension Dining Table,
American-made Walnut Marble-top Sideboard, with Glass,
A BOAT will be Stationed short dia. tance to the Westward of this danger, until the completion of the work; a-Red Flag will be flown at the Mast-head during the Day, and a Red Light exhibited at Night
from Sunset to Sunrise,
O. HANNEN, Commissioner of Customs.
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CUSTOM HOUSE,
Faochow, September 6, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware, Plated Ware, and Clocks.
American-made Walnut Double Bed, stead, Writing Desk, and Glass Bookcase.
American-made Walnut Marble-top DROPS DIN o say that ha Buffet with Glass and Marble-top Tables.
Une American Cooking Range
dzo
Intends VISITING Auto? and Foo. cow, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
SAILOR'S HOME
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Saturday, the 14th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE--As customary.
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, or J. M. ARMSTRONG, Fares will be thankfully received
Auctioneer.
at the Ballor's Home, West Point. Hongkong, September 10, 1876. $16) Hongkong, July 25, 1878,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
WITH Reference to the above Notifica-
EXCELLENOY THE GOVERNOR has been pleased to extend the period up to which TENDERS will be Received to Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd October.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, September 6, 1878.
No. 158.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE Following-NOTICE TO MARINERG is published for, general information,
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Asting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1878.
--: – NOTICE TO MARINERS. ↑ Notice is hereby given that a dangerous rocky patob exists in the fairway into Mire Bay
The following Magnetic bearings are from
It fi
Fung Houd, 16" W. South and of Basalt Inland,, N. 87°~W. East Ninapin Rook and
5016
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer
"SOMERSET,” Captain L. Graes, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY Next, the 17th Instant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
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Hongkong, September 12, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG,
The British Steamer
"PALADİN,"
Captain PARKER, will load. here for the above Forts, and will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th Inst., at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY. The Spanish Steamer
"EMUY,"
0818
BLANCO, Mastor, expected here on the 13th Instant, will have immediate despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1878.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. The Steamship
"HESPERIA," PAULSEN, Master, will be de spatched on or about the loth
September...
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 29, 1878.----
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT), The Steamship
"SOUN-LEE," shortly expected from Sings pore, will have quick despatob
as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE,
▾
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS" Commandant DE LA MARCELLE, will be despatched for YOKO. HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
H. DU POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
**TIGRE," Commandant LORMIER, will bo 'despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H.-50-FOURY, Agent,
Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The Steamship
"STRATHLEVEN," Captain PEARSor, will be de spatched is above on or about
the 15th September,
The Strathleven has Superior Accommo dation for First-class Passengers,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVIS & Co., Agenti.
Hongkong, August 29, 1678.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 1 British Barque
CHARLOTTE ANDREWS Captain PLACE, will load here, end have a quick despatch an above.
South part of South S, 65 W. Ninepin in lins,tile) North-east Head Tamkan,.......8. 25° W. This patch, about 40 feet long by 30 feet broad, extends in a North-east direction with 8 fathoms of water on it at low watar springs and 15 fathoms close to
J. DIXON, Staff Commander, K.N. H, M. S. Victor Emanuel,
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, Fib August, 1878 mel? Boagkong, July 15, 1873.
For Freight, apply to
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping Salling Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
GU
The 3/3 E L. L British Bhip BERTIE BIGLOW": FERGUSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 12, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND, The 41 American Ship:
"OENTENNIAL"
BEARSE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 2, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
"SUMNER R. MEAD": DIXON, Master, will load here for the above Port, sud will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
Ď
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Bark
"LOTTIE MOORE," HUDSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"ALBERT BUSSELL" 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 BELL". DITCHBURN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CỠ
Hongkong, August 9, 1878.
FOR HONOLULU, The 4 1 French Bark
"MADELEINE,"
PATEAU, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, Angust 6, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN" CARSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
havo quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 3, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
SILAS FISH," WILLIAMS, Master, will fead here gely for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/3 L II American Bark
DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load here for the abovs Port, and will havo quick despatch.
For Freight, apply toTM
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 80, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 Ship **SIR CHARLES NAPIER,". FRENCE, Master, will load hatO: for the above Port, and will have immediate despatah,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C6," Agenta
Hongkong, Jane 17, 1878.
WASHING BOOka....... (In English and `Chinese) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the uni
W of Ladles and Gentlemen, are now
ready at this Office.--Prics, $1 each
China Marz Ofic.