THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
#A+tõ^T-HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1878.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4745.
"AUENIS" FOR EMK UHINA MALL,
LONDON, ALGAN, 8, Clement's Lane,
for sale.
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Cornhill GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Girous, E, C. BATES, HENDI & Co.,
*, Old Jewry, E.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154; Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSHE,
19, Rue Monsieur, Poris, NEW YORK: ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas
sau. Birsat,
AUSTRALIA,' TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goron, Másl bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally:-BAN & BLADE, San Fran
eiaco,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &
Co Square Singapore. C. HEINZEN & Co., Manila, OBINA Alacas, Mesara A. A. DE BELLO
*Co, Dwasom, CAMPBELL & Amey, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foothom, HEDën & Co. Bhanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Katy WALSH, Yokohama, Laxx, OsAW- FORD & Co.
banks. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. BESERVE FUND,......................1,200,000' Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORA, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. . Foxes, Esq. B.E. BELILION, Esq. Į ADAM LIND, Baq. H. L. DazeyMPLE, WILASIM RAINERS,
Beq.
Eeq.
H. HOPPING, Esq. › W. 8. Young, Eng,
Hon, W. KiswICK.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, ERQ,
MANAGER.
8bangbal,....................EWEN JAMMON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-Londen -and-County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposita :---
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
28
6
15
4 per cent.
"
5 per cent... LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Searities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the eblet 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 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Rats months' notice 8% per annum. DATES of Interest allowed on Deposita.
G
"
39
12
4% 1
5%
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
AND s
FOR SALE. ПEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
TEVEBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JANS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine "O. K." BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF UNE POUND.
Intimations.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Us. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange- 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, from which an early Selection is requested.
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suits.
日二十月八年寅戊
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamer
"PALADIN
Captain PARXE, will load Me here for the above Ports, and
FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th Inst., HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &c., for Ulsters. SUPERFINE BEAVER, &c., for Light Overcoats.
HOME SPUN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suits and Trewserings. EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Suite and Trowserings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suits.
CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &e, for H. B. M. Nary and U. S. Navy,
BUTTER, Season 1876, in Tins of 1' BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
BUSOK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH 2 tbs., and 4 tbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, &o., &c. HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Bizes.
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.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER. BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs, up to 18 cut.
Eaoh.
PERFORATED ZING SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 Tos to 2,500 lbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, E., &o,, &c.
S. B. H," The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.
OHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.
SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment.
LAWN TENNIS SETS.
LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS,
VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.
COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozan.
BABS'S DRAUGHT ALÉ.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
-Hongkong, September 8, 1878.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
OTICE is hereby given that
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
AND BOOKS. 46, Queen's Road Central -Hongkong, August 20, 1878.,
NOT MEETING of the NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS SHAREHOLDERS of the Society will be Held at its Head Office, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 30th Instant, at 3 o'clock: port of the Directory, together with State- p.m., for the purpose of Receiving the Re
ments of Accounts for the Year 1977, 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,
امه
N. J. EDE,
Becretary. Hongkong, September 18, 1878.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and
FOR SALE.
Purchasers, at CHEAP RATES. YOKE and TAR in Quantities to sult
Apply to
GAS COMPANY, West Point Hongkong, June 19, 1878.
FOR SALE.
1919
and One ENGLISH
Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALLS, CUES, Lamps, de, Complete.
Apply to,
D. NOWROJEE,
Hongkong Hotel Hongkong, July 11, 1878.
To Let.
TO LET..
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS, THREE OFFICES, in Club Chambers.
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL........
RESERVE FUND....
Bankers.
£800,000. .£150,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK, THE
-NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
THE
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and condnote all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ÁLLOWED OF DE FOSITS
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 por cont per annum on the daily balance.
ON FLIED DEPOSITO.
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
é per cent.
8
FI
J
12
per cent,
"1
**
jal
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
SUN AND CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.).
CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND,...
Bankers,
TH
The BUNGALOW, No. 3, Shelley
Street.
The BUNGALOW, No. 1, Old Balley Street.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
TO LET. with Gedowns attached. TOUSE No. 9, Queen's Road Central, Honse No. 7, Caine Road, at present occupied by The Hon. Crom SMITA.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS 2.Co. Hongkong, September 2.1878
TO LET.
TN the Houses on MARINE LOT 5, formerly known as the Blue Houses, situate on Fraya East --
FIRST FLOOR and BASEMENT of No. 2, Praya East, either separately, or together, as required, with immediate pos session.
HOUSE No. 8, Praya East. The whole House or in Flats, with Immediate possession.
£750,000
SIX SPACIOUS ROOMS, with Cor. £161,860.10% ridors and Out-houses in the DWELLING HOUSE, to the Eastward of the Fier at Wanabai. There may be had in Apart ments of Two or Three Rooms to suit con-
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Publio from the 2SD TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BEB NEXT. Residenta 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:
H. SCHÜREN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC
STUDIO,
WYNDHAM STRKET.
MR. SCHÜREN will leave this Colony
**20
CHINA SUGAR REFINING OOM.
PANY, LIMITED,
N and after 1sT SEPTEMBER, RETAIL SALES of the Company's Manufac tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY.
East Point,
August 28, 1878.
Be28
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
TOTICE is horeby given that the TEN. NDERS 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 Provisiona of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858 will be Received at this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878.
Each Tender
at 2 p. M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEL Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
819
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG,"
Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de spatched for the above Ports
on FRIDAY, the 20th Lustant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
#e20
FOR LONDON, The Steamship
"STRATHLEVEN," Captain PEARSON, will be do- spatched as above on or about
the 20th September.
The Strathleven has Superior Accommo- dation for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVIS & Co., Agonta
Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
FOR MANILA, The Steamship
*OEBU,"
Captale INCRUSAGARI, Will be despatched for the above Port
on SATURDAY, the 21at Justant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hougkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR LONDON."
The Steamer
se21
"ARGENTINO,”. Captain BARNETT, will be de- spatched on or about 18th Instaut.
For Freight or Passare, apply to
TURNER & Co., Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The British Steamer **IMBAT,"
and will have quick dispatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
Capt. STEWART, is expected on Saturday, the 21st Inst.,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents, or to Mesars THOMAS & MERCER,
Canton. Hongkong, September 16, 1878- FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) The Spanish Steamer
"SALVADORA,” LARRENAGA, Master, abortly expected, will have immediate
Ma very Nhort than this Covia Payment, oder should specify the Monthly despatch as above
Amateurs of his Work to apply in time, In order to avoid disappointment.
For the convenience of the Public, Photos will be taken. Every Day from 8 am till 12 o'Cloak, Noon.
Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
mentioned.
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 s621 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.
ARIETY STORE"
MOORE & Co.,
NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 43, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
PANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
(HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- Spang are requested to furnish the
batious for the year ending 81st December Undersigned with a List of their Contri- last, in order that the proportion of the Nat Profils to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Betoras not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera tions will be subsequently admitted.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Seorstary.. Colonial Secretary's Offios,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Wtion, it is hereby notified that Els
For Freight or Passaga, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT). The Steamship
"SAUN-LEE," shortly expected from Singa pore, will have quick despatch
as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
TITH Beference to the above Notifica EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR has been TENDERS will be Received to Noon en Instant pleased to extend the period up to which WEDNESDAY, the 23rd Vetober.
By Command,
J. ML PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, September 6, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs to say that be D intends VISITING AXO? and Foo- no1 Orow, leaving Hongkong September 15th,
and Returning November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
PAS. B. ČOUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.venience. Fine spacious Verandah looking ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR'
DATES of Interest allowed on: Fixed]
Deposita,
RAT
12
For 3 months, 2 per cent. par atbum.
4 per cent. B. per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local billa, bayable in Hongkong, and makes advances on approved Banking Becurities.
Present Bate of Discount
for approved short sight acceptances, under 5 % per annars Kates for Advances, according to term required, may be ascertained on application,
B. H. NELSON, Manager Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
on the Harbour. "Immediate Possession.
1877.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA,
The A1 American Ship
“SOUTHERN CROSS,"
A. Huones, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about the 20th
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Hark
"LIZZIE PERRY,"
5825
PRICE, $24-PER-
shipping.
ANNUM
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBORNE & 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.
Hongkong, July 15, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG, The German Schooner
"JAPAN,"
Captain UTIMANN, will be de spatched as above on or about
22ad Proxisio,
For Freight, apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The 3,3 L. 1. L. British Ship
BERTIE BIGLOW" FERGUSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 12, 1878,
FOR MANILA The A1 American Bark "REGENT"
BOWDOIN, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will be despatched on the 20th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Agents,
Hongkong, September 14, 1878 nato
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4-1-British Ship.
"MARY FRAÑER,"
DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O.. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GEO. COLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Ship
SIR CHARLES NAPIBR CEO, FRENCH, Master, will load have quick despatch. *** uere for the above Port, and will
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Os. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
have
quick
FOR NEW YORK. Z
The A1 American Bark
"LOTTIE MOORE,"
HUDSON, Master, will load here tor the above Port, and will despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Us. Hongkong, August 19, 1878
FOR NEW YORK: W
The A1 American Bark
* ALBERT RUSSELL" CARVER, Master, will lond here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ca. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 1 British Bark
"JARAH BELL," Dirchbubs, Master, will land for the shove Port and will
Captain PITKAN, will load heto have quick despatch.
for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND. The 4 1 American Ship
"CENTENNIAL"
BEARSE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply ta
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MEAD
TO LET. THIRST CLA GRANITE GODOWES, pany are requested to Furnish the
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com.TAVING Learned thes Large Quantities attached to Blus Bosson at Wanchal, Undersigned, with a List of their Contribu- WATER have recently been imported to of IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA. MARINE LOT 65,
For further particular, apply to
tions for the Year ending 31st December Hongkong, we caution the Public against MEYER & Co.
last, in order that the distribution of parchasing any that does not bear the natze Bangkong, August 16, 1878.
TWENTY PER CENT (20 %) of the "MURRAY & LANHAN” on the label. Profis reserved for Contributors may be Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped Arranged Returns not rendered prior to with a pamphlet printed on paper which the 81st October next, will be adjusted by has the words LANMAN & KEMP, Two Excellent STONE-FLOORED the Company, and no Claims or Alterations NEW YORK" in Water Mark. T Praya Central.
GODOWNS, on Marine Lot No. 10, will be subsequently admitted,
Messrs MELCHERS Co. are our only Agente for Bale of the Genuine Florida have quick despatch. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Water at Hongkong,
For Freight, apply to Gentral Managiri,
RUSSELL & Co, Mengkong, August 1, 187A
bel
gel Hongkong, August 21, 1879,
TO BE LET.
Apply to
TURNER & Uni Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
LANMAN & KEMP, New York, July 9, 1870-
Dizon, Master, will load here No for the above Port, and will
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & CG Bongkong, August §, 1876,
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN,"
CARRON, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have galek despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN A OL Hongkong, August 3, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/3L IT American Bask "DIRIGO
STAPLEE, Master, will icad kava for the above Port, and wil
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORM & ÖS Hongkong, July 80, 1570,