TAR
CHINA
Established February, 1840.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List," Published every Evening. Voz. XXXIV. No.4748. 就一十月九年八十七百八十一英 HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1878.
AMANTS FOR: THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON-F. ALGAR, '8, Clement's Zane,
for sale.
Intimations,
Lombard Street. Brozez STREET, 30 RECENTLY ARRIVED, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
ach Cornhill. Gonnox & Goren, Ludgats
Circus, E. C. BATE, HOT & Co.,
-4 Old Foury, BIG. SAMUEL DELOOF &-
Co 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street,
-AND-
FOR SALE.
ments in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution of Ordurs.
TH
日五十月八年寅戊
amations.
HONGKONG RACE FUND,
The Following GOODS Suitablo for the present Season have just beer received, KONG RACE FUND will be Held at the
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOSKY,EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested. vround 9, Huse Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nak-
szu Strest.
ciado.
TE
STRAWBERRIES..
TEYSBONNEAU's ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine "0. E" BOURBON WHISKY, U
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mei- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally --Bán & Black; San Fran-
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN SINGAPORE AND STRAITS --BATLn & | BUTTLES or UNE POUND.
Co., Square, Singapore. C. HmxAZEN & Co., Manila, de des CHINA-Macao, Mesra A, A. DE MELLO
& Co. Das, UAMFUELL & ua. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOZZS & CO Forchow, Expex & Co. Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kinty 5. WALLY, Yokoham, Lam, Chawind HAMS.
FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,..........1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq, Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq. E. BELILIES, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq. EL L. DALSIMPLE, WELEELH REIERS, At Bag.
H. HOFFICE, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK
Bag
W, S. "Youxa, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghal, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BAKKERS-London and County Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST, ALLOWED,
N Currant Deposit Account at the rate
ON
BUSOK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 b.; 2 Tbs., and 4 tbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES. EN
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
OOD FISH, &o, &c. HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
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,
..
.4
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suits. FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. HOME "SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &c., for Ulsters.. SUPERFINE BEAVER, &c., 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, STOOKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy.
BULLOCH 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,
COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.
Bass's DRAUGHT ALÉ.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, September 3, 1878. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM
PANY, LIMITED.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SUBSCRIBERS to the HONG.
CLUB, on THURSDAY, the 3rd October, 1878, at 4 o'clock p.m.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R.A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, September 19, 18.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Oc8!
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA.
The 1 American Ship
SOUTHERN CROSS,"
ABUGHES, Master, will load. here for the above Fort, and will be despatched on or about the 25th Iostant
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK
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The 41 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will lead here for the above Port, and will
LAMMERY, ATKINSON d, Co. bave quick despatch,
will by Auction,
ON
THURSDAY,
26th September, 1878, at 2 ofClock p.m., at their Auction Sales Rooms, Peddar'a Wharf,
An Invoice of AMERICAN SILVER PLATED WARE, consisting of: Tea. and Coffee Services, Butter Dishes, Cups-and-Goblete, Card Receivers, Jewel Caskets, Cruet Stands, Pickle Stands, Wine Stands, Epergnes, &o, &c., O.
An Invoice of AMERICAN LAMP WARE, comprising: Fine Bronze Table Lamps, Brass Hand Lamps, Ship Lamps, Police Lanterns, House Lanterns, Kero
ON and after ler SEPTEMBER, RETAIL sine Burners, de, tu, L CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER NOTICE is hereby given that the Ortures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY
BELTING.
AMERICAN ASE BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
Fash.
ANCHORS, from 25 Ihs, up to 18 out.
PERFORATED ZINC 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 lbs. to 2,600 Ibs.
balance; on the
For Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum,
1
4 per cent,
12
n
JJ
per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credite 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 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK, CORPORATION.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.) ATES of Interest allowed on Deposita, At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum.
RA
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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation; Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
tf.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL
...... £800,000.
RESERVE HUND..................... £150,000, Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE CITY BANK THE NATIONAL BANK OF 900TLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH In HONGKONG THE
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ÁLLOWED ON DE PONITS,
OB CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPONITA.. For 9 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
if
12
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6 per cent.
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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE - BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA
MASSET'S PATENT LOGS.
FLOUR SIEVES.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &., 6., &a..
dinary Yearly MEETING of the 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- Part of the Directors, together with State mente of Accounts for the Year 1877, sed for the half-year ending 30th June, 1878.
The Trabefer BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 80th Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
East Point,
August 28, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., "FARIETY STORE," NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary.
ool
F.
of
Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
NOTICE
THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and
HUTCHING
Also,
An Invoice of FINE BRONZE ORNAMENTS, comprising: Statuettes,. Card Receivers, Vases, Cigar Lighters,
&c.,
&c.,
dec All of the above GOODS are direct from the Manufacturer and are perfectly New and in Good Condition, and the quality of the Plated-ware is Guaranteed. The attention of Storekeepers is particu larly called to this opportunity of Pur sohasing a desirable line of Goods at
lowest prices.
baga to announce to the Community ngkong that he will be able to supply BEEP, MUTTON; 20, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, Opposite
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the the Cathedral.
Hongkong, August 31, 1878.
Entertainment,
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL,
HONGKONG,
THIS EVENING, (SATURDAY), September 21st, 1878.
THE ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA
AND
OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY, will produce CFFENBACH'S COMIC OPERA "THE PRINCESS
OF
TREBIZONDE,"
in Three Acts.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
NOBLES.
PRINCE RAPHAEL......Miza ELOIA MAY. Price Cassimir (his
رول
Father).............Mr F. HAGEMANN. Dr. Sparadrap (tutor) Mr G, BODHON.
MOUNTEBINKS. Cabriolo (a travelling
showman), Mr H. VERNON, Tremolink,.
Me J. ROLLINGS. Begins,.... ................................Miss A, DRAZGAR. Manola,.............Mr ELSCOMBE, Zanetta......................... Mías OLARA ŠTANLET, Jocko (the Brazilian
Apo
Master JOHNNIE. - Showmen, Huntsmen, &o.
NEW SCENERY
And Effects, by Senhor Baptista. "THE PRINCESS OF TREBIZONDE" is considered to be the finest satire on the present age. During the Evening Miss B. DEALGAE will perform, for the first time in Hong- £750,000 ‚£161,660.10). | kong,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
CAPITAL,
RESERYE FUND,,
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
RATES of Deposits.
13
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DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent., 12
5 per cant. Besides conducting general
Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and makes advances on approved, Banking Securities.
Present Rate of Discount
for approved short sight adottamaan k acceptances,......... 5% per annum.
Rater for Advances, according to terms tequired, may be ascertained on application.
B. EL NELSON, Menager, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
A FLUTE SOLO.
The Operas are produced under the Sola direction of
Ms H ANON.
Tickets to be had and Beats secured at Mears KEUSE & Co.'s, where Plan of the Theatre may be seen.
No Advance in the Prices.
Paicus or ADMISION :- Dream Circle or Orchestra
Stalls....... Two Dollarė. Fit.
immäisä. ONE DOLLÁR, Ladies unscootpaused by Gentlemen cannot be admitted.
Hongkong, September 21, 1878, sa22
Public from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BEE NEXT, Residents wishing to refer to Books in the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Recretary.
By Order,
H., L DENNYS, --.
Secretary,
Hongkong, August 29, 1878,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
Undersigned with a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending 31st December
Hongkong, September 20, 1878,
NOTICE.
TE hereby give notice that all BILLS
Wagainst the British Bark GLAMIS
TERMS.-Cash before delivery in Bank
Notes
Hongkong, September 20, 1878, 826
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
*OERU,"
Captain INonUSAGARI, will be despatched for the above Part
will not be Paid unless approved and coun- teraigned by us, and that we do not hold on MONDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 4 p.m., ourselves RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS instead of us previously advertinod. contracted by the Captain; Officers or Crow,
RUSSELL & Co.,
For Freight or Passage, apply to Agents for the Owners of the
RUSSELL & Co. British Bark "Glamis.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878. Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
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MIKAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H. LA. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia
THE
last, in order that the proportion of the Net H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD- Profite to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the B1st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims er altera- tione will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Becretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HE Spacious Premises being balit espe- cially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best -light throughout all-the-Hours of the Day nolle Open from 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'Clock p.m under the personal Management of D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties.
CHAREHOLDERS in the sbore Com
pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with 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, Returns not rendered prior to. the Slab October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Olaime or Alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & O...
General Managere. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
-100%
HONGKUNG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
AOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at G Cheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS
GODOWNS, under European supervision and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wrans, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co
Proprietors.
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Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
SAILOR'S HOME,
ANY Cast-off CLOTHING, Books, or PAPERS will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Home, Weat Point-
Hongkong, July 28, 1678
ENLARGEMENTS
ARD
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charger. STUDIO, QUEEN'S BOAD,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
MURRAY, & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
HA
CAUTION.
TAVING Learned that Large Quantities of 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 which tres the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark
Measts MELCHERS & Co. are our only 40584 for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
LANMAN & KEMP New York, July 9, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE
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B. ROGERS begs to say that be.
D VISITING AMOY and. Foo now, leaving Hongkong September 18th, and Returning November let
nongkuas, August 21, 1876.
FOR LONDON.
The British Steamer IMBAT,"
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Capt. STEWART, is expected Be on Sat riay, the 21st Inat, and will have quick dispatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agents,
or to Messrs THOMAS & MERCER,
Canton. Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR. MANILA. (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
"SALVADORA," LARRINAGA, Master, shortly expected, will have immediate
despatch as above.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
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
DANA ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, July 15, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooner
"JAPAN,"
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND. - The A1 American Ship
"CENTENNIAL,” BEARSE, Master, will load hera for the above Port, and hav
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Bengkong, September 2, 1878
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MĦAD," PIXON, Master; wii iuad here tor t.e above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will loud here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 Britiah Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GEO. COLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to..
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The 4 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 & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"LUTTIE MOORE,” HUDSON, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and wili.
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878..
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
“ALBEKT RUSSELL” CARVER, 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 SAN FRANCISCO, The 1 British Bark
"SARAH BELL," DIYCEDURN, Master, will load for ibo above Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Bonghong, August 9, 1878.
FOR LONDON,
The 1 British Bark
"MOSS GLEN,"
Cudos, Master, will toad here
•Captain Orruan, will be detebove feat, and will spatched as above on or about have quick despatch.
22nd Proximo.
For Freight, opply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 LI. L. British Ship
"BERTIE BIGLOW" FERGUSON, Master, will lead here and have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 12, 1878.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & σ Hosgkong, August 2, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 3/8 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO,"
STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatcb,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. -- Hongkong, July 30, 1873.