THE
CHINA
Established
Febr ary, 1845.
MAIL.
over det vedry
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." · Published every Evening. Vol. XXXIV. No. 4751. ARFATŁBATA HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1878.
AUKNIN SỪA THE UNINA MAIL,
“LONDON :—F. ALGAI, 8, Clement's Luno,
for sale.
Intimations.⠀⠀⠀⠀
Lombard Street. "GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate ***Cirque, B. O, BATES, HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON &
• Com 150 & 164. Leldenhall Strest.) (2 PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROY,
10 Rus Montour Paris... NEW YORK-ARDERN WIRD, 139, Nas-
taú Street, S
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW EZEALAND-GORDON & GOTEN, Mal-
abourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Forte generally-BZAN & BLACK, San Fran-
- CHEBO.
VAND
FOR SALE.
mente in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they arg now able to Guarantee the PROMPT, Execution of Orders.
The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Season have just been received,
EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
WHISKY.
Very Fine "0. E" BOURBON,
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN
́SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :—BAYIE & | BOTTLES OF ONE FOUND.
Co Square, Singapore. C. HEINZER & Co. "Manila. CHINA Mico, Mexkra A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. UWRFUW, CAMPBELL Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & CO Fooow, Hana & Co. Bhanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY
Waran. Yokohama, LANE, ORAW- FORD & Co,
·BUSCH & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 tb, 2 tbs., and 4 tba.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Paid-up CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND.......................1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F.-D. Bassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, K E.E. BELELIOS, Laq. | Adam Lind, Esq, HL L. DazayMPLE, WILHELM RETRIBA,
Beg.
H. HOFFIUS, Esq
Hon. W. KESWICK,
W. 8. Youxo, Esq.
from CHINY-MANAGER,
Hongkong,.....Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
⠀ “Shanghai,.............EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKEES.London and Cotty Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
¡N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance, an
For Fixed Deposits :---
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
25
6 11
4 per cent.
12
29
"
5 per cent.,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Oredits granted, on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted."
Drafts, granted on London, and thè chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, China and Japan.
2. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
Offices of the Corporation,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits,
RA
At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum.
12
"
4%
21
5%
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits
COD FISH, &,,&,
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.jan
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES, IAAF
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. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING ÜBAIN.
ANCHORS, from 35 lbs. ap to 18 owt. Each,
PERFORATED ZINC SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER, LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. from 400 lbs. to 2,500 fos
FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES,
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS, FLOUR SIEVES,
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &o, &c., &c.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & DO, Hongkong, Angust 21, 1879.
Intimations.
日九十月八年寅戊
Auctions;
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tious to sell by Public Auction,
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
ON
FRIDAY,
the 27th September, 1878, at 2p.a., at
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suite. FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &o, 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, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers, UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy.
BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
"S. B. E," 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 ALE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, September 6, 1878.
HONGKONG RACE FUND.
[HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING KONG RACE FUND will be Held at the of SUBSCRIBERS to the HONG-
CLUB, on THURSDAY, the 3rd October, 1878, at 4 o'clock p.m.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Liout, R.A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, September 10, 1878. cu8
NOTICE,
MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the ПER CITY HALL LIBRARY and
Pablic from the 2ND TO SEE SOTH SEPTEM- HER 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 20, 1878.
OHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- 'PANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with & List of their Contri- GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. buttons for the year ending 81at December
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
Isst, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be adjusted
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Or Ny 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 port of the Director, together with State ments of Accounts for the Year 1877, and for the half-year ending 30th June, 1878. be CLOSED from the 20th to the 30th The Transfer B00K3 of the Society will
Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 16, 1878. 001
MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
NOTICE, TAROM the 1st oF OCTOBER,
DE EASTLAOKE will receive his No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Over the PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
LAUDATORY NOTICE.
THE Undersigned begs to acknowledge the kindness tendered to a Passenger
NOTICE is hereby given that the TEN-by the Company, and no claims or altera VẬU AH CHAU by Mr GUARD, the
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF tions will be subsequently admitted. 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 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-st-this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the
33rd Septembar, 1878.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
* TRÁLIA, AND CHINA.
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CAPITAL.
£800,000. RESERVE FUND,uit. ......................... £160,000,
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK, THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
BANK'S BRANCH in BoxGzONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Blis of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business
"BATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED Of Dr.
“POSITS.
On Current Accounts, 3 per cent. sanum on the daily balanse,
On Fiend DerOSITS.
· per a
For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum,/
19
+91
11
4 per cent.
*
11
8 per cent. THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON
AND CHINA.SU.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.). CAPITÁL, snérist £180,000 BEZEYE FUND £161,580,10/-
Bankers
* THE BANK OF ENGLAND. A
THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
RA
ATES of Interest allowed on Fixed
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
per cent per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and makes advanca on approved Banking Securities
Erement Rate of Discount: deine ba for approved short sight was acceptances, agensisenenudalaja 5% per anntim. Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be sscertained on sppiliation,
H H. NELSON,
Hongkong, August 1, 1878:-
Bach Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above, mentioned,
The Government does not bind Itzalf to accept the highest or any Tender.
►
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 Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W
TTTTTH Reference to the above Notifica
tion, it is hereby nolided that Has BRCELLINOR, IKE. GOVERNOR, has been pleased to extend the period up to which
WEDNESDAY, the 23rd October, an
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
1
Captain of 8. S. "Ulysses," as well as by the Doctor, and First-mate of the same Ship. The said YÀUJAH CHÂU WAS & nol native of Fukien, who happened to Die by sickness on 30th Ultimo, when on the voyage, next day from Singapore to Hong- kong. A Coffin was provided by the said Gentlemen, for whose kind favour we have the honor to present an embroidered flag as a mark of our gratitude. ANT WONG KEB TING, LEONG KWAL
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the Year ending 81st December sat in order that the distribution of TWENTY PER CENT (20 %) of the Profita reserved for. Contributore may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Mai Ostuber next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or, Alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & O‰.,
presadGeneral Managera Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
AND NG TUNG. Hongkong, September 24, 1878.
Auctions.
001
PUBLIU AUCTION, AMMERT ATKINSON & Co.
will sell by Public Auction,
ON
THURSDAY,
An Invoice of CHINESE and JAPANESE WARE, &c., comprising: Porcelain Vases, Bronzes, Ornaments, Porcelain Dishes and Jars, Tortoise shell Ware, Lacquered Cabinets and Boxes, Fans, Trays, &c.
Crape Shawls, Scarves and Handker- ohiefs, Embroidered Caps, &c., &c.
TERMS OF SALE.As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, September 24, 1878, 827
·PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
1
MONDAY, the 30th of September, 1878, at Noon, on the Premises, by Order of the Mort gages, under a Power of Salo contained in the Deed of Mortgage, all that PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND, with the HOUSES built thereon, situate in Jardine's Bazaar, and Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 808. For further particulare, apply to the Undersigned...
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 41 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 LONDON. The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co,
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Sohooner
"JAPAN,"
•Captain_ OTIMANN, will be do spatched sa above on or about
22nd Proximo,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 Britin Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain Prax, will load hers' for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch. pur
TERMS OF SALE,One-half of the chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the Balance on completion of the Deeds of Transfer. All expenses of Transfer to be paid by the Purchaser. Property to be at the risk of the Pur- obaser from the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, September 24, 1878. 830
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt. WESTOBY, will be de- spatched for the above Ports.
on THURSDAY, the 26th Instant, at Day. light, instead of as previously advertised,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
se26
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo, Hongkong, September 24, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamer "LORNE,
Capt. McCULLOCH, will load here for the above Ports, and will leave this on SATURDAY, the 28th Instant, at 3 p.m.
Me28
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE, Hongkong, September 23, 1878,
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO, The Steamship
"GLENARTNEY,” shortly expected from Singa pore, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about SATURDAY,
the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
PAQUEBOT PORTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"YANGTSE," Commandant Rapatet, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
28th September, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., akordy after her arrival from Europe. nol at their Auction Sales Rooms, Peddar's
Wharf
R. ROGERS begs to tay that he LENDERS will be Received to Noon on Donde VISITING AMO? and Foo:
Oxow, leaving Hongkong September 15th and Returning November 1st
Hongkong, August 31, 1878.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Sesretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, September 6, 1878,
OHINA SUGAR REFINING/COM. PANY, LIMITED.
127 and after fer SEPTEMBER, RETAIL SALES of the Company's Manufac tures will be Requued at the REFINERY,
East Point,
August 28, 1878,"
begs to announce to the Community HUTORING &
0
NOTICE
end all the 12 October, the PRICE of IOE will be TWO DENTS per Pound.
KYLU & BAIR
IVE HOUGE, Hongkong, Sept. 29, 1878.
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An Invoice of AMERICAN SILVER. PLATED WARE, consisting of: Tes and Coffee Services, Butter Dishes Cups and Goblets, Card Receivers, Jewel Caskets, Crues Stands, Fickle Stands, Wine Etande, Epergnes, do, do, do
An Invoics of AMERICAN LAMP WARE, comprising: Fine Branze Table Lampy Brasy Hand Lamps, Ship Lampa Police Lanterns House Lanterns, Eero- dine Durner đại này s
me te dieng
An Invoice of BINE BRONZE ORNAMENTS, comprising i Statuetter) Be80 Card Receivers, Vases Cigar Lighters,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
STORAGE,
DODS RECEIVED on STORAGE 2
Cheap Rates In BASTO
FIRST CLASS
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply and VESSELS Discharged, alongside the BEEF MUTTON Roy Wäike, on fardrable Terms, with quick from 1st October, and trusts that they thay despatches A POUR CEN grant him their support,
MEYER & 007′′ matters opaste pakai b
Proprietors Hongkong, August 29, 1678.···
SHOP WELLNGTON STREET, opposite
|| the Carnedral,
Hongkong, September 30, 1878,
1200
All of the above GOODS are direct! from the disatfactitrer and are parfectly New and in Good Condition, and the The attention of slangko pero la parteci quality of the Plated ware is Guaranteed.
larly called to this opportunity of Pur- chasing a desirable line of Goods El lowest prices.
* Taglia, -Csals before delivery
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
Notes.
H. DU FOUEY,
Agent. Hongkang, September 21, 1878.
MOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERİES MARITIMIES, PAQUEBOT POSTÉ FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"POLGA;" Commandant ROLLAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA ahertly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
H. DU POVEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 31, 1878.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA The Spanish Behooner
"NUEVO CONSTANTE". URIARTE, Master, will have immediate despštih se above.
For Freight, &d, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
I
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. The 4 1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MEAD,” for the above Fort, and will DIXON, Manter, will load here
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Ship
MARY FRASER," DEXTER, 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 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GRO. COLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 05. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Ship "SIR CHARLES NAPIER," Gro. FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
E
VOGEL HAQEDOEN & 06, 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 despatok.`- For Freight, apply to
42
VOGEL, HAGEDURN & 00, Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 American Bark
"ALBERT RUSSELL CARVER, Master, will load here for the abova Port, and wil
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co- Hongkong, August 19, 1978.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The AI British Bark
"SARAH BELL," DITCHBURN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have qufok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O Bongkong, August E, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG.
The 8/5 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO."
STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For
Freight, apply to.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, July 10, 187A,