THE
CHINA
stablished F
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. VOL. XXXIV. No. 4769. TATĦATLEAT- HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1878.
AGENTS, FOR THE CHINA MAILs
LONDON -F. Algan, 8, Clement's und
For sale.
Intimations.
Lombard Street. GEORGE BET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Corna, GozDON & Goron, Ludgate
Ovous, E. C. BATHS, HENDY & ̃Coi,
4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DELCOME
Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Streek.
--AND-
FOR SALE.
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,
PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSTEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDIEW WIND, 188, Nat-
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mal bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Port generally-BRAN & BLAUX, San Fran
SECO
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS BAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore. CHEINBEN, & Co., Manila. CHINA:- Macao, Mesars A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Sonjos, CAMPHELY & DO. Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co Foochew, Hades & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFOun & Co., and Kazzý A WALEX. Yokohama, LANE, OBAT rond & Co.
BaRKE.
· HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND...1,200,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
Trang Chairman---F. D. Saksoon, Eng,
· Deputy Chairman.-W. H. Fouses, Esq.
E. B. BELILIOR, Esq. ADAM LIND, Eng, ELDALRYMPLE, WILHELM ÉSINERS
Esg
H. HOFPIUS, Eng."
Hon. W, KESWICK,
Esq. W. S. YOUNG, E
OKIFF MANAGZB,
Hongkong....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq,
MANAGER.
Shangbal...EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BAKKE-London and County
balance.
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the rate
For Fixed Deposita :-
on
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
>>
多款
4 per centi
13
"
12
5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits 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.)
DATES of Interest allowed on Deposits, R
At 3 months' notice 0% per Annum.
B
9
4%
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12
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5%
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D. A. J. OROMBIE, Acting Manager,
Orient Bank Corporation,
Hokong, July 1, 1878.
tf.
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine O. K" BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE FOUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 b, 2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
HOLD STORES.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, &o, &*.
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. Esch.
PERFORATED ZING SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER.'« LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 100 lbs. to 2,500 lbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES. INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &c,, BYR
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
HE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER
"SE A G`ULL,"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tag and Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expense. She has proved herself to be an excellent Sea Beat, and is well found, ber Engine and Boiler being in first-clain order.
ALSO,
The Schooner
"O O ERA N." 134 tona reglater, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Trou Fastenings. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last, and is now in first-class order.
For further Particulars, apply to
F MORRIS AND RAY,
Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878.
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FOR SALE.
STEAM LAUNCH, 70 feet. Long, 12 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 6 feet Draft of Water.
Compound High Pressure Ruginen, Speed
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. 8 miles per Hour.
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
UAFITAL........
RESERVE FUND,
Bankers.
£800,000, £160,000,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
ΤΗΝ NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH is HONGYONG
grants · Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buya and reosives for collection Billa of Bachange and condnets all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business, and j
BATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DES POSITS.
OR CURRENT Accounts, 2 per cent. per annum on the 'daily balance."
OM FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
*
4 per cent.
13
6 per cent
6 per cont
产
jal
NOW READY,
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALEOT. Parts I
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long, 11 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 8 fest Draft of Water.
High Pressure Double Cylinder Englucs, Speed 8 miles per Hour,
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 inches Beam, 5 feet 8 inches Depth of Bold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water."
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
For further Particulara, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, Inte P. & O. Factozz, Hongkong, September 28, 1878,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the Godowns of the P. & O. B, N. Company, on
FRIDAY,
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 Suite and Trowserings. EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Suits and Trowserings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suite. CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers, UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy.
BULLOON LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
S. B. H." The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.
CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.
|
日一十月九年寅戊-
Intimations.
MOORE & Co., "ARIETY STORE"
NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS, No, 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
H. E. SIK ARTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD- by appointment, to
MIBAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H.I.A. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Of Russia.
THE Spacious Promises being bullt orpo- cially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Day is Open from 8 d'Clock a,m, until 5 o'Clook
SILBER LAMPS. for Kerosine, in large assortment, p.m., under the personal Management of
LAWN TENNIS SETS.
LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS,
VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS..
COFE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen,
BASS'a DRAUGHT ALÉ.
LANE, CRAWFORD &
Hongkong, September 8, 1879.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879. THIS MEETING will take place on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February,
1870.
offer or Presentations to make are invited GENTLEMEN having suggestions to to communicate with the CLERK OF THE COURSE on or before the 19th Instant.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lient, RA, Clerk of the CourEG, Hongkong, October 11, 1878.-
HONGKONG RACES, 1879,
15
D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties.
ENLARGEMENTS
"AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderata Charger. STUDIO, QUEER'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. GOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM,
NOTICE is hereby given, that TEN
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 Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1868, will be Received at this Office, until Noon on WEDNES- DAY, the 23rd October, 1878.
Cheap Rates In FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision} and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Torms, with quick despatch.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above-In mentioned.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender.
THE BONGKONG DERBY, a SWEEF STAKES of 320 Each, half forfeit if Declared on or before the Date of Closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Peny and Griffins at Date of Entry (25th January, $50 for 3ad. For all China Ponies bond
Should the highest Tender be less than 1879). First Pony 70 per cent., Second the sum the Governor thinks a fair prico Pony 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10 for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in per cent. Weight 10st. 71b. One-mile-and- Council will grant Licenses direct under a-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE OR SATUR. Section 8 of the Ordinance, and take such DAY, 2la December, 1878. Addressed further steps as may be necessary to realize to the CLEEK OF THE COURSE, at the a fair price. Hongkong Club. By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R.A., Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
CHINA 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 a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors 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,
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
no1
B. ROGERS begs to say that he Dimonds VISITING AMOY and Foo CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Keturning November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
begs to announce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEE, MUTTON, Bon from Lab October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,
HUTCHING 8
880 WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral,
Hongkong, September 20, 1878, -
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
A
IN LIQUIDATION.
BIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at the Bats of TWO TAELS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of Record on the 11th October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON- DAY, the 1st October,
By Command,
0. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Scoretary's Office,
Hongkong, October 3, 1878.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BORUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
pany requested to Furnish the Undersigned with & Idat of their Contribu- tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of TWENTY PER CENT. (20 %) of the Profite reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st Octobor next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors,
Hongkong, August 28, 1878. no28
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
the Goods of CHAN WOONG TONG, Deceased.
TAM A CHAI,
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WILLIAM DUNPHY,
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FOTICE is hereby given, that in accord-
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ance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 9, of 1870, Section 3, an Order has been made by FRANCIS SNOWDIN, Esquire, Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for CRE- DITORS and others to send in their CLAIMS against the above Estates to MONDAY, the 4th day of November, 1878, on or before which date all Claims must be proved, otherwise they will not be in- cluded in the scheme of Division.
All Persona indebted to the sald Estates are required to make imediate Payment to
0. B. PLUNKET,
Official Administrator. Hongkong, October 4, 1878.
STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY.
HE
004
First Number of the Journal of this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY Is Now, READY for Delivery. Coples can be obtained from the HONORARY SEDEETARY, Singapore, or from the Editor no1 CHINA MAIL-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
NOTICE.
TROM the 1st or OCTOBER,
FD EASTLACKE will receive his Fatizare at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 60, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the
MEDICAL HALI
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No.9L
CHINA SEA
WENDHOW DISTRICT-WENDRON HARBOUR, "Lion Rock" Beacon....
PRICE: Botra Copies to Members, 81} Copies to Non-Members, $21
Shipping.
Steamers.
Each
0028
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS”
Captain PITMAN, will be de spatched for the above Porte
on THURSDAY, the 17th Instant, At Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to I. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1978. OCI
TOTICE is hereby given that a BEACON
Book called "SIR SHIN" (Lion Book) Submerged 8 feet at E. W. Springs, FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO situated near the anchorage at Winchow about 600 feet S. E. of the East end of the Island known as the Chiang-Bain-Bett, which is in the middle of the River oppo site the North Wall of the City,
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 16 inches in diameter, painted Black and White Alternate Bands, on which is üzed & BALL, & fost in diameter, painted Black with a Horizontal White Band round the Centre.
The Steamship AAN TAIWAN," @Captain M. Young, will be de- spatched for the above Forts on THURSDAY, the 17th Inatant, at Noon
For Freight or Pazzage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1878. oc17
the 18th October, 1878, at Noon, A quantity of Bhip's STORES, com prining Boat Companies, Ship's Com. passery Forde Pumps, Sheathing Felt Undersigned to Shareholders, or their Warrants will then be delivered by the and 11. A to M, with Introduction. Royal Oakum, Hide Wheel, Rope, Blocks, Files, lawful representatives, on presentation of HW Springs. The Centre of the Ball
The top of the Fola is 26 lest above | FOR NEW YORK PIA SUEZ CANALL Bro., pp. 104. By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, India Hubber Packing, India Rubber Share Certificates for Endorsement is 18 feet above IL W. Eptings. Ph.D. Tübingeti,
Valves, Candle and Oil Lamps, Pillar The Transfer BOOKS of the Company Prizes FIVE DOLLARS, OF TWO DOLLIES Lamps and Glasses, Gauge Glasses, Nails, will be ULOSED from the 11th to the Blat
and a Hatz per Part, themed Screws, Bulphur, Muskets with Bayonets, October; laclnelve.
To be had from Merre Lawn Chatrón Boata Water Bottles, Wine Glatzen, &Co., Hongkong and Shankhal and Messrs Candle Shades. KELLY & WASKI, Shanghal
Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
By Order,
RUSSELL & O
Liquidators.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878. 9:18 Chappat October 2, 1678, ael
By order of the Inspector General of
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
- Zoting Engineer in Okiej, Imperial Maritime Custome Engineers Office, Shanghai, September 20, 1876,
The Steamship
"ODBAN KING." - Captain Regen, will be de spatched as above on or about
the 18th Instant.
For Freight, apply for
RUSSELL & O
Agents,
p130 Hongkong, October §, 1578,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L 1 1 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,
-For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
MEYER & Co.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooner "JAPAN," Captain OTTMANN, will be de spatched as above on or about
32nd Proximo,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
*FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 British Bark:
ADA MELMORE" Captain SEWELL, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 27, 1878.
0027
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 British Park.
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo. Hongkong, September 17, 1878
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MEAD," DIXON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Barque. "CHALLENGE,"
DotORTY, Master, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Oo,
Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
Tho 41 British Ship
до
"MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,”
GEO, COLE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and
will have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878
FOR LONDON. The British Ship
"SIR OHARLES 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 1 American Bark
LOTTIE MOORE" HUDSON, Mastery will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOB NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
**ALBERT RUSSELL," CARVER, Master, will load bere. for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, August 10, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 8/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO,"
STAPLEE, Master, will load hera for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatsb.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & EN Elongkang, July 89, 1878.