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THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is Incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4770. #TA+FATLEAT-A HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1878..
AGENTS FOR THE UMINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALO4B, 8, Clement's Lune,
for sale.
intimations.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arango-
Cornhill, GoaDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Oirout, E. C. Bares, Handy & Voj 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & C, 150 & 164, Leadenhall Strest, PARIS AND EUROPE --LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris,
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WID, 133, Nas
sau Birest.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :--Gonpox & Goran, Mel- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts generally:-BRAN & BLACK, San Fran-
1SINGAPORE AND STRAITE-BAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HENGZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA:Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELY
FOR SALE,
LYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYSBONNEAT'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fino O, E" BOURBON WHISKY,
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 fo., 2tbe, and 4.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BAGON and HAMS.
& Co. Bwasow, UAMEBALL & 'Uo. dmoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Forchow, Hanan & Co. Shanghai, LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KuZIT & Wazen, Yokohama, LANE, CRay-in road & Co.
Banks.
HỒNGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL..............5,000,000 Doları, RESERVE FUND 1,200,000 Doll
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SA3800s, Faq, Deputy Chairman.-W. H. Fomara, Eng.
E. BELIOS, Fog. ADAM LIND, Esq. F. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
Kaq.
H. HOFFIVE, Esq. Hon. W, KESWICK,
Esq.
W. S. Young, Eng.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Éncy,
MANAGER
Shanghai,.......................EWEN CAMERON, Esq,
LONDON BANKEBN-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES,
Kits.
COD FISH, &o, &o..
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.
ments in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Excoution of Orders.
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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.
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, STOCKINETTES and CASSINERES, for Riding Trowsers, UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy,
BULLOCH LADE's SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
Published every Evening.
日二十月九年寅戊
Intimations.
MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE,"
NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Bood- Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E. SEE ARTHUR KENNEDY, B. E. AD-
MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDEL, AND TO B.I.H THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
THE
THE Spacious Premises being built espe
cially for the praduation of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Bours of the Day is Open from 8 'Clock am. until 5 d'Olock
"S. B. H." The Finost OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.
CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.
SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment. p.m., under the personal Management of
| LAWN TENNIS SETË.
LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS.
VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.
COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.
BABB'S DRAUGHT ALÉ,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, September 8, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
THIS MEETING will take place on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE. DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, LIVERY HOSE..
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH_BOAT.OARE. ADMIRALTY TESTED OFLAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs. up to 18 out
Enok.
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500 a..
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES. INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP on the daily BOOTS, &o, hos,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
balance.
For Fixed Deposita ;--
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
679 4 per cent,
"
12
-11
"
5 per cent.."
LOCAL BILLS Discounter. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafte, 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 Deposits. At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.
RA
6
17
12.
5%
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878,
tf.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON &
"Hongkong, August 21, 1875.
FOR SALE
CO.
SE POWERPOL SOREW STEAMER
"SEA GULL,"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steam 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tog and Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expense. She has proved herself to be an excellent Ses Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order..
AL80,
The Schooner
040 ERA N.” 134 tons register, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last, and is now in first-class order.
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY,
Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878. no15
FOR SALE.
NE STEAM LAUNCH,
Depth of Hold, & feet Draft of Water,
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed
070 feet Long, 12 feat Beam, & feet
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. 8 miles per Hour.
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL,...
.......£800,000. ReseaVE FUND,................................................. £150,000, Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
BANK'S BRANCH in HONGEONG Tanta Drafts on London and the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the Esat bays and receives for collection Bille of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE
POSITE.
On CURRENT Accounts, 2 per cent, par. sanum on the dally balance.
ON EIRED DEPOSITS,
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per t
18
4 per cent.az
39
接 é per sente
ja
NOW READY.
1878.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or Presentations to make are invited to communicate with the CLERK OF THE COURSE on or before the 19th Instant
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R.A., Clerk of the Cours Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
GOVERNMENT. NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
NOTICE is hereby given, that TEN- NDERS for the PRIVILEGE OF
PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR- ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, of Three Years from the 1st of March, 1879, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be Received at this Office, until Noon on WEDNES. DAY, the 23rd October, 1878.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above mentioned.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tonder.
THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP. STAKES of 320 Bach, hall forfeit if Declared on or before the Date of Closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and $50 for 2ad. For all Chins Ponies bond Ade Griffins at Date of Entry (25th January, 1870). Firat Pony 70 per cent., Second Po 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10 per cent. Weight 10st. 71b. One mile and &-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR. DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed to the CLEEK OF THE COURSE, at tho a fair price. Hongkong Club
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lisut., R.A., Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877,
IST
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 an may be necessary to realize
By Command,
0. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, October 3, 1878.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
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 the Profits 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 Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
HAREHOLDERS in the above ComHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending 81st December laats in order that the proportion of the Not Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Blat October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera. tsons will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
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DENTAL NOTICE ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long, 11 feet Beam, 6 fest Depth of Hold, ☎ feet Draft of Water,
Ditende VISITING AMOY and TOO
ROGERS to say that he High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, snow, leaving Hongkong September 15th, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
and Returning November 1st, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
ONE STEAM-LAUNOE, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 inches Beam, 5 feet 6 inches Depli of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water,
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Bour.
For further Particulare, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, late P. &-0. FACTORY. Hongkong, September 28, 1876.
Auctions.
· PUBLIC AUCTION,
† ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hate
L received instructions to sell by Public Augtion, at the Godowns of thei P. & O. 8. N. Company, on
FRIDAY,
the 18th October, 1878, at Noon,- A quantity of Ship's STORES, com CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE prising Boat. Compasses, Ship's Com. CANTONESE DIALECT. Parte I. passes Force Europe, Sheathing Felt, And 11 A to M, with Introduction. Royal Oakum, Eide Wheel, Rope, Blocks, Files,
Med
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begs to announce to the Community
HUTCHING 8
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply
BEEF, MUTTON, &
from 1st October, and trusts that they may
grant him their support,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
NOTICE.
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ROM the 1st or OCTOBER, FAZIZNES DE LA DEWALL NOVOMIS, EASTLACKE will receive his No, 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the
MEDICAL HAEL.
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
NOTICE TO MARIKERS.
No. Sh
CHINA SHA.
SHOP-WELLINGTON STREET, opposita | WENCHOW DISTRICT--WENCHOW HANDOUK, the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
Lion Rock" Beacon.
NOTICE in hereby given that a BEACON
D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties,
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges. STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel,
Hongkong, September 19, 1878,
---IN THE “SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping..
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
METER & Co.
Hongkong, September 21, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG. The Gorman Schooner "JAPAN,"
Captain Ortmann, will be de spatched as above on or about
22nd Proximo...
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co, Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The I British Barkl
"ADA MELMORE" Captain SEWELL will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Coi
Hongkong, September 27, 1878,
-FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY,"
0027
Captain PITMAN, will load here.
for the above Port, and will
In the Goods of CHAN WOONG TONG, Deceased have quick despatch
ور
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THOMAS HART
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WILLIAM SHANNON,
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WILLIAM MATCHETT,
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ALEXANDER CAMPBELL,
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WILLIAM DUNPHY,
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is that
ance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 9, of 1870, Section 3, an Order has been made by FRANCIS SNOWDEN, Eequire, Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for CRE.. CLAIMS against the above Estates to MONDAY, the 4th day of November, 1878, on or bafore which date all Claims must be proved, otherwise they will not be in- oluded in the scheme of Division.
DITORS and others to send in their
All Persons indebted to the said Estates ara required to make immediate Payment to
C. B. PLUNKET,
Official Administrator. Hongkong, October 4, 1878.
STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY.
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THE Eirst Number of the Journal of This Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY is Now READY for Delivery. Copies can be obtained from the HONORARY SECRETARY, Singapore, or from the Editor
"CHINA MAIL,
PRICE:
Baira Copies to Members, $1) Each. Copies to Non-Members, $2
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MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER.
CAUTION.
TAVING Learned that Large Quantities
HOF IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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 At British Barque
"CHALLENGE," Dougary, Mater, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
поз
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER," ¿DEXTER, Master, will load hers 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,"
GEO. COLE, Master, will load here for the above, Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cɑ, Hongkong, September 14, 1878..
Hongkong, we caution the Public against have been imported to purchasing any that does not bear the name have
MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label. Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KENP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark.
Menara MELCHERS & Co, are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong.
LANMAN & KEMP, New York, July 9,,1878,
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Shipping.
Stoamers.
The Steamship
has been erected in a small. Pinnacle Bock called "SHIR SHI" (Lion Rock) Submerged 8 feet at EW. Springs, FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, situated near the anchorage at Wenchow about 600 feet S. E. of the East end of the Island known as the Chiang-Hsin-Seti, which is in the middle of the River oppo SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at site the North Wall of the City.
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 160 the Rate of TWO TALLS per inches in diameter, painted Black and SHARE will be made to Shareholders of White Alternate Bande, on which is fixed Repard on the 11th October, Payable at a BAIL, & fest in diameter, painted Black the Office of the Liquidators, on MON with a Horizontal White Band round the DAY, the 21st October
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Undersigned to Shareholders, or their Warrants will then be delivered by the lawful representatives, on presentation of Bro, pp. 404-By EAREST JORN FIT India Kubber Packing, India Rubber Share Oertificates for Endorsement, Plu, Tübingen.
Valves, Candle and Oil Lamps, Pillar The Tranaler BOOKS of the Company Prim F198 DULLAEN, or Two Dostane Lamps and Glasses Gauge Glasses, Nails, will be ULOSED from the 11th to the 21st
AND & Hate per Part.
Borews, Sulphur, Muskote with Bayoneta, October, inclusive. Boats, Water Bottles, Wine Glasses, Candle Shadea.
To be had from Bless LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Mesari Kalky & Walsu, Shanghai Hodgkong, Marsh 1, 1878,
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By Order,
RUSSELL & Co
Liquidatory.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878. 0914 · Changhat, October §, 1875,
Dentre.
“KWANGTUNG, " Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de spatched for the above Ports SUNDAY, the 20th Instant, at Daylight, For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 1878. 0020
The top of the Fole is 24 feet above" FOR NEW YORK FIA SUEZ CANAL.
W. Springs The Centre of the Ball
fa 18 feet above E. W, Springa ap
By order of the Inspector General (of
Customary :
GERALD E WELLESLEY,
Aeting Enginest in Chief
Jusporial biaritims Customs; Bugineers' Office, Hold Shanghai, September 30, 1878
The Steamship
"OOLAN KING," Captain Roren, will be, de- spatched as above on or about
the 10th Instant g
Tor Freight, apply to p
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
Bongkong, October 6, 1678,
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
"SIR CHARLES NAPIER,"
FRENCE,
here for the above Fort, and wil quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Birk
"LOTTIE MOORE," Huusok, Master, will land høse, for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark
***ALBERT RUSSELL," CARVER, Master, will load here. for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 10, 1876..
FOR HAMBURG,
The 8/3 L II Ameriosa Bark
"DIRIGO."
(Statles, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
| have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to:
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co,
Bongkong, July 30, 1878.