THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845..
MAIL.
*** With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4744. E£TARFATLEAT-#
AGENES FOR THE UMÍNA. MAIL.
--LONDON :--E. ALGAN, 8, Clement'● Luna,
For sale.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1878.
intimations.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Cornhill. Glompen & Goron, Ludgate Oirous, E. G. BAKES, HENDY & Co,
4, Old Jewry, E.G. SAMURL DRAGON &
Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street, :
---AND-
FOR SALE..
STRAWBERRIES.
nients 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,
PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE BONY, ESSONNAIRE FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nar- ...say Street, ........
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND --GORDON & Boron, Mal Bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts rechte generally :-BHAW & BLACK, San Fran-
61760.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Coy Square, Singapore. U, HRINGZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:--Macao, Hours A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Bratos, Camerett & Co,
day, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foosho, Hanan & Co. Shanghai. Lama, Úrawford & Co., and KiEGET & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAIE-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund,....................1,200,000 Dollars.
JOUET OF DIRECTORS Chairman-F. D. Bassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman--W. H. FORBES, Esq, E. B. BELILIOS, Esq. | ADAM LINm, Esq. HLADALETMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
bi Esq.
Esq.
H. HOFFIUS, Esq. W. 8. Youxa, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
_ORIES ManagER, Hongkong,..............THOMAS JACKSON, HIQ.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKLES.-London and County Bank.
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HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate
TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH,
Very Fine "0. E" BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSCE & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 t., 2 lbs., and 4 tha.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, &c., koj HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
ENGLISH
FROST BRO'S BEST 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.
.
日一十月八年寅戊
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamer
“PALADIN,"
Captain PARKER, will load. here for the above Ports, and
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suits. FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th Inst., HOME SPUN, FRIEZE BEAVER, &c., for Ulsters.
at 2 p.m. SUPERFINE BEAVER, de,, 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, STOCKİNETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy.
BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE, Hongkong, September 10, 1878, Be19
FOR LONDON. The Steamship
"STRATHLEVEN,"
S. B. H.," The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER,
CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS,
BILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment, dation for First-class Passengers,
LAWN TENNIS SETS,
LADIES GARDEN TOOLS.
VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.-
GoFF's GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.-
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or. per Dozen.
BABE's DRAUGHT ALE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, Beptember 8, 1878.
UNION INSURANCE BOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER NOT Yearly MEETING of the NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-CARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
Each.
ANCHORS, from 25 tbs, up to 18 cwt.
PERFORATED ZING SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES,
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily from 400 tus. to 2,500 lbs.
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :----
For 8 months, per cent, per annum.
$
▸
*1.
4 per cent
$1
JA
12
"
13
5 per cent.
"
LOUAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities
MASSET'S PATENT LOGS.
FLOUR SIEVES.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, ., 0., 20.
TOTICE is hereby given that the Or-
SHAREHOLDERS of the Society will be Held at its Head Office, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 30th Instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Receiving the Re- port of the Directors, together with State-
ments of Accounts for the Year 1877, and for the half-year ending 30th June, 1878:
The Transfer BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 30th Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
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NOTICE.
THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. T MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the
and avary description of Banking and Hongkong, Angust 21, 1878.
Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ohlef Commercial pisces in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Offices of the Corporation,
TH Chief Manager,
No. 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, August 16, 1878,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
›(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
DATES of Interest allowed on Deposits.
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At 3 months' notice 8% per annum.
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4%%%
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5% D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUB. TRALIA, AND CHINA..
CAPITAL..
RESERVE FUND...
£800,000, £160,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK. THE `NATIONAL BANK OF 800TLAND.
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
POAITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 3 per cent, per sunum on the daily balance.
OF FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent.
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& per cont.
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND OHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
...£780,000
RESESVE FUND, 2151560.10/-
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND..
· THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK,
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>ATES of Interest allowed on Fized.
Deposits,
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For 8 months, 2 per cent, per BDRUM,
4 per cent, #12
6 per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange: Business, the Back discounts loos! blils, payable in Hongkong, and makes advatices en approved Banking Securities,
Present Rate of Discount
for approved short sight
- acceptances,...... ......... 5% per annum. Roles for Advances, according to terms frequired, may be ascertained on application,
B. E NELSON, Manager
Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
́FOR SALE,
TWO AMERICAN and One ENGLISH Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALL OVES, LAMPS, &c., Complete.
Apply to
D. NOWROJEE,
Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, July 11, 1878..
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Intimations..
Public from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BER NEXT, 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 28, 1878,
H. SCHÜREN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC
STUDIO,
WYNDUAM STREET.
AND BOOKS. 46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1878.
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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM- FANY, LIMITED.
and after 1ST SEPTEMBER, RETAIL the a Marafuc tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY.
East Point,
August 28, 1878.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
NTCR for the PRIVILEGE OF
[OTICE is hereby given that the TEN.
PREPARING aud 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
MR. SCHUREN on MONDAY, the
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877...
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to furulab the Undersigned with a Idat of their Contri- bations for the year seding B1st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributor may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera. tions will be subsequently admitted,
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
nol
Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
|_ COMPANY, ~ LIMITED.
Adjustment of BONUS 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 TWENTY PER CENT, (20 %) of thef 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 alterationa will be subsequently admitted,
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managerð: Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE,⠀
I OODS RECEIVED oz. STORAGE at
GODOWN8, under European supervision and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Waar, on favorable Torias, with quick despatch.
Go Cheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS
METER &Co,.
Froprietors.
Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
in a very short time, and advises | 23rd September, 1878. Amateurs of his Work to apply in time,
in order to avoid disappointment.
For the convenience of the Pablle, Photos will be taken Every Day from 8 am. till 12 o'clock, Nook.
Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., 47ARIETY STORE" NEWS-AGENTS and TOBACCONISTS, No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE TO MARINERA
CHINA SEA.
FOOCHOW DISTRICT, No. 8.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above- mentioned.
Captain PEARSON, will be de- apatched as above on or about the 20th September,
The Strathleven has Superior Accommo-
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVIS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, August 29,"1878.
FOR LONDON.
The British Steamer "IMBAT,"
Capt, STEWART, is expected ham on Saturday, the 21st Inst., and will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
1
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HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents,
or to Messrs THOMAS & MERUER,
Canton.
Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR SHANGHA (DIRECT), The Steamship
"SHUN-LEE," shortly expected from Singa pore, will have quick despatch na above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
W
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS,"
Commandant DE LA MAROELLE, will be despatched for YOKO HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
H. Du POURY, Agent. Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES'
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
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The Company's Steamship
"TIGRE," Commandant LORMIER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
H. DO POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 7, 1878.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender.
Should the highest Tender be less than shortly after her arrival from Europe. 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 much, further steps as may be necessary to realize a fair price.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, deting Colonial Scoretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Elongkong, August 21, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
NOTICE is hereby given that the HALF- | ▼TITH Reference to the above Notifica-
in the River Min 2 miles N.N.E. of the EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR has been Mingan Pass, will be taken down and Re- pleased to extend the period up to which built.
TENDERS will be Received to Nook on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd Qotober,
NTTIDE ROCK BEACON, situated W tion, it is hereby notified that Hits
A BOAT will be Stationed a short diz | tance to the Westward of this danger, until the completion of the work; a led Flag will be flown at the Mast-head during the Day, and & Red Light exhibited at Night from Sunset to Sunrise,
C. HANKEN, Commissioner of Custome
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Custom HOUSE,
Foochow, September 3, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities
HUITATIONS of our FLORIDA WATER have recently been limported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name MORBAY & LANMAN" on the label. Each Battle of the Gengine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark
Menara MELORERS & Co. are our only Acarts for Bals of the Genalig Florida Water at Hongkong. · -·
** LANMAN & KEMP. New York, July 9, 1878,
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By Command,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A1 British Barque "CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Flongkong, July 16, 1878,
FOR MANILA. The 41 Ameriosa Ship
**SOUTHERN URÜSS,"
J. M. PRICE,
A HUGHES, Master, will load here for the abore Port, and Acting Colonial Secretary will be despatched on or about the 25th Colonial Secretary's Uffos,
Instant : Hongkong, September 6, 1878.
For Freight, apply to
FOR
Shipping.
Steamers.
HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG,
The Steamer r
"KARO," Captala COLLINos, will be despatched for the above Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant, at Daylight, A
For Freight or Fantage, apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, September 16, 1878. 18
FOR LONDON.
The Steamer
"ARGENTINO," Captain BARNEZZ, will be de- spatched on or about 18th
Instant.
For Fraight or Pasage, apply to
TURNER & Gol
Acents. Hongkong, September 16, 1678.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878. De28
FOR PORTLAND, The 41 American Ship PHOENTENNIAL,” -BeanSE, Mastar, will load here for the above Port, and have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL Oo. Bengkong, Beptember 2, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
· The 4 1 Amerisau. Ship
"SUMNER R. MEAD," Dizor, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatchs
Fox Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT.) 1
The German Schooner :**
*JAPAN,"
Captain OTTMANN," will be de- spatched as above on or about 22nd Proximo,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
METER & Co.
Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L I. L. British Ship BERTIE BIGLOW"" FERGUSON, Master, will load hore and have quick despatal
For Freight, apply to
- MEYER US. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR MANILA. The A1 American Bark
"REGENT
BOWDOIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will be despatched on the 20th Engtant.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & C»,
Agenta, Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. -The 4 1 British Ship
#20
"MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Part, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 05.
Hongkong, September 14, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GED. COLE, Mastar, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0% Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Ship "SIR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO, FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Os, Hongkong, September 14, 1878
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 Barl
"ALBERT RUSSELL” Carver, Master, will foad bere 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 aboye Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06
Hongkong, August 9, 1878.
FOR HONOLULU. The 41 French Bark
"MADELEINE" FATEAU, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch. ..For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ca, Hongkong, August 6, 1876,
FOR LONDON, The 41 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN"
CARBON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON Hongkong, Auglist 2, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/3 L II American Bark DIRIGO," T
STAPLES, Master, will load bene for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ES
Hongkong, July 29, 1878.