THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4773.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON:-F, Azaan, 8, Clement's Jeans,
-HATĦATŁBAF-✯
For Sale.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Cornhill. GonDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, EC. SAMURE DRAČOM Ś Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Birset.
PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE ROSKY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Naa-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, · TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran»
cisco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—SAYLE & Co Squara, Singapore. C. HEINZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA:-Macao, Mesars A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HRD & Co. Shanghai,
·LANE, ÚZAWYONs & Co., and KhuLT & WALSH, Yokohama, LAKE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banke,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORFORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL:................5,000,000 Dollars, RAMAYE FUND.........1,200,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIAMOTORE Chairman-F. D. BABBOON, Eag. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FoBaz, Esq. ER. BELIL109, Esq. | Adam Lind, Haq, HL. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM Beckers,
Esq.
Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq. W. S. "YOUNG, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
OHIEF MANAGER,“ Hongkong,..........Thomas Jackson, Eng.
MANAGER.
Shanghai...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEBY-London and County
Baisha
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cents per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposita
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum.
&
2
12
37
11
4 per cent.
5 per cent. "
LOUAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
J
$1
Credits granted on approved Securities,
and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the ahlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, Chine 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.)
At a months' notica 3% per Aunum.
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6
39
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12
4% 5%
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+
D. A. J. CROMBIE,··
deting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878
tť.
-AND-
FOR SALE.
TEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
TEIBBONNEAU's ASSORTED FRUITS. French. JAMS and: JELLIES.
MACASSAR KED FISH. Very Fine "0.-K." BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
| BUSCH & Co.'s "SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 B., 2 tbs., and 4 s.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.-
EXTRA FINE OHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, E., &c.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROFE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
EROST 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-CARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN QABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 ths, up to 19 ewt. Each.
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500 lbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT. LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES. →
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &o, &c., &c.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE
SEA
GULL"
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMED 48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tug and Wator Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little experte. She has proved herself to be an excellent Boa Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.
ALSO,
The Schooner
O O ERAN." 134 tons register, built at Bingapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly repaired and motalled 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.
NE
2015
FOR SALE.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-0 feet Long, 12 feet Beam, 6 feet STEAM-LAUNOR,
Depth of Hoid, 5 feet Draft of Water,
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL....................................... £800,000.8 miles per Hour. Recavé Fondjonowaniamini. £150,000, Bankers
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGEORG
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business
BATES OF INTERZET ALLOWED On Da FOBITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 7 per cent, per
·sanum on the dally balance.
ON FIXED DEPOBIJA.
For 8 months, 3 per cont. per annȚIEI.
A
23
12.
4 per cent,
21
8 per cent
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NOW READY,
CHINESE, DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts 1 and II. A to M; with Introduction. Royal 8vo. pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL Ph.D. Tübingen. --
Frich: FIVE DOLLARS, dr TWO. DOLLARS
HAND & BALY per Part.
To be had from Mesars LANK, ORAWrons &Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Masare KXLUT & WALKE, Shanghal
Hongkong, March 1, 1678,
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long,
Best Beam, & fost Depth of Hold, 5 foot
Draft of Water.
High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 inches Beam, 5 feet 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water,
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Bour.
For further Particulars, apply at: “
WEST-POINT FOUNDRY, late P. & O. FACTORY. Hongkong, Beptember 28, 1878.
FOR SALE.
OPEN SAILING BOAT, with
A Masts and Satus Complete, and also can be used for Pulling Big Oare. · ·
-BUILT, EXPRESSLY FOR REGATTA. For Fardoulace, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co.
Hongkong, Optober 18, 1878,
HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1878.
LATE
LETTS'S DIARIES for 1879: in
For Sale.
ARRIVALS.
Bass's DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PAKTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS.-------
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES.
POCKET KNIVES.
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulstors.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Nowest Patterns.
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latest Edition.
KEILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.
DICTIONARIES & WORKS or REFERENCE.
TODDY KETTLES.
| SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY.
SADDLERY.
SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.
GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS. NEW SEASON'S APPLES.
THE NEWEST NOVELS.
RED HEART RUM.
SHOOTING BOOTS,
日六十月九年寅戊
Intimations.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. H. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, E. E. AD- MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND FO-HI. HL-~~
THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia,
THE Spacious Premises being ballt espe-
Tcally for the production of Portraiture
and fitted up so as to command the beat light throughout all the Hours of the Day: La Open from 8 o'Clock am. until 5 o'Clock p.m., under the personal Management of 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.
FOUND.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping: Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUE," AJANSEN, Master, will-load- bere and have quick despatob. For Freight, apply to
MEYER &:00. Hongkong, September 21, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG... The German Schooner "JAPAN" Captain OTTMANN, will be do spatched as above on or about
22nd Proximo,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISOO.
The A1 British Bark|**
"ADA MELMORE," Captain Sawett, will load here for the above Port, and will
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. A ACLES, Silver Mounted, which were have quick despatch.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
THIS MEETING will take place on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1870.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or Presentations to make are invited to communièste with the CIERE OF THE COUBIE on or before the 19th Instant.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lient, RA, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879,
intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
PAIR or GREEN GLASS SPECT.
left in ST. JON'S CATHEDRAL, on Sunday, the 6th Instant. The Owner can have same by applying to Mr Gamert, at the Magistracy, and Paying Expenses of Ad- vertising.
0024
--Hongkong, October 17, 1878,
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No, 91,
CHINA SEA.
WENCHOW DISTRICT-WANCHOW HARBOUR,
NDERS for the PRIVILEGE OF NOTIO Bien erected on a amail Pinnacle
TOTICE is hereby given, that TEN-
PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR- ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Years from the 1st of March, 1870, 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 Tender.
THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP- STAKES of $20 Each, half forfeit if Declared on or before the Date of Closing Entries, with $100 added for lat Pony and $50 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bond
Should the highest Tender bs less than de Grifins at Date of Entry (25th January; the sum the Governor thinks a fair price 1879) First Pony 70 per cent, Second for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in Pont 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10 Council will grant Licenses direct under per cont. Weight 10st, 71b. One-mile-and-Section 3 of the Ordinance, and take such a-half, NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR- further steps as may be necessary to realize DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed a fair price. to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the Hongkong Club.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lfout, K.A., Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, October 11, 1876.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
SH
PANY, LAMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
(HAREHOLDERS in the above, Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending 81st 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 | tlons will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Beerstory. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
noi
ROGER his to say that he
intends VISITING AMOY and Foo. now, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
MOORE & Co... VARIETY STORE" NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. BG, 62, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
NOTICE
By Command,
0. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Boaretary's Office,
Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
"Lion Rock" Beacon,
“OTICE is hereby given that a BEACON
Rock called "SHIR SHIE" (Lion Rock) Submerged 8 feet at H. W. Springs, situated near the anchorage at Wenchow about 600 feet 8. E. of the East end of the Leland known as the Chiang Hein-Sau, which is in the middle of the River oppo- site the North Wall of the City.
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 15 inches in diameter, painted Black and White Alternate Bands, on which is fixed a BALL, 6 feet in diameter, painted Black with a Horizontal, White, Band round the Centre.
The top of the Pole in 24 foot above H. W. Springs. The Centre of the Bail is 15 feet above H. W. Springs.
By order of the Inspector General of |
Custopus,
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
Acting Engineer-in-Chief. Imperial Maritime Customs, Engineers' Office Shanghal, September 20, 1878,
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CAUTION, TO THE PUBLIC | DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, THEREAS it having become known to tho Proprietors of De Baur's PuOSPACDYNE that a worthless imitation, bearing a similar HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-name, is exported to India, China, G., and pany are requested to Furnish the endeavoured to be foisted on purchasers as equal Undersigned with a List of their Contriba-in efficacy to Dr Bright's Phosphodyne, thay feel tions for the Year ending 31st December it due to the public to specially cantion them last, in order that the distribution of against this compound and request their mest TWENTY PER CENT. (20 %) of the careful attention to the following distinctive Profits reserved for Contributors may be characteristics of Dr Bright's (the only gannine) arranged, Returns not rendered prior to
Phosphodyne. the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterationa will be subsequently admitted.
Brd.
mot
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managera. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
NOTICE. TROM the 1st or OCTOBER,
FOR EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTE at his neg DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Over the
MEDICAL Hall,
Hongkong, September 25, 1878,
MURRAY & LANMAN'S. FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
ITAVING Learned that Large Quantities HA
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 Battle of the Genuine is wrapped
i..
C1805
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 27, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Bark
"LIZZIE PEREY,"
6027
Captain Pratan, will load here for the above Port, and will
kave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. The A 1 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,” DouGary, Master, will have quick despatch.
For Braight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
1303
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4 1 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,”. GED, CULE, Master, will load here for the abovo Port, and
will have quick despatch. 1st. That Dr Bright's Phosphodyno is sold
For Freight, apply to And
d. The words "Dr Fright's Phospho- dyno" are clearly blown in each bottle. The Registered Trade Mark and Signature of Patantes are printed on the label of every case. 4th.-Directions for use in all the following
languages are enclosed in each case→→
French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkiak, Pereinn, Hindostani, Madrasce, Bengalce, Chinese, and Japanese,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
English,
Without which none (can POSSIBLY
be Genuine.
AND ALL
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE In the Only Reliable Remedy for NERVOUS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS FUNCTIONAL DERANGEMENTS. ** DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE {: patronised by the Aristocracy and the Elite, extensively used in the Army and Navy, and strongly recommended by the leading Median Practitioners.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM with a pamphlet printed on paper which In India, China, &«,, DA. BRIGHT'S FROS. |
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION,
SIXER RETURN of CAPITAL at the Rate of TWO TABLE' per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of Record on the Lith October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON. DAY, the 21st October.
Warranta will then be delivered by the Underaged to Shareholders, or their
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold by ell Chemists and Patent Medicins Vandora throughout the Globe.
PHODYNE is generally sold at an advance has the words LANMAN & KEMP,
on the English Price. NEW YORK" in Water Mark.
The high Estimation in which PGETBOLJE MST MKLOELERS & Co. are our only is held to unquestionably due to its administra Agents for Sale of the Genuine Florida | jjan, in this form. Therefors Water at Hongkong,
A
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LANMAN & HEMP. Now Tork, July 9, 1878,-
STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY.
ASK FOR DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE And do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangereus
Imitation.
CAUTION TO MEDICINE VENDORS,
The Trade Mark, Label, de pl DR.
HE First Number of the Journal of The Transfer BOOKS of the Company SOCIETY is Now READY for Delivery.
HU TO HING awful representatives, on presentation of this Branch of the BOYAL ASIATIC, BRIGHTS PHOSPHODYNE are duly shtered
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply | will bb OLOSED from the 11th to the 21 Coples can be obtained from the HONORAR at Btationers' Hall, London, and also re
BEEF HUTTON
from let October, and trusts that they may
grant him their support,
SHOP WELLINGTON STELET, opportin the Cathedral.
· Hongkong. Beptember 20, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The British Ship
SIR OHARLES NAPIER," ›ĢEO, FRENCH, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. R The A1 American Bark
LOTTIE MOORE,” HUDSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
Hongkong, August 18, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
** ALBERT RUSSELL? -Carver, Mastor, will load hera for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1978.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/8L II American Bark
"DIRIGO," 17STAPLES, Master, will load hunN for the above Port, and will quick despatch.
Far Frolght, apply to
Chemists and Draggists are hereby warbed have gistered in the Chief Cities of the World. that legal proceedings will be immediately in stituted by the Authorised Agenta, egainat any berzou er persona celling Teaninions Insitedens of DA BRIGHT'S (the bal gebis FROM PSS PEQDYNE, Hrom la date, Lef October, 1979,
| Outobet, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators. Shanghal, October 8, 1878.
SECERTAES, Bingapore, or from the Editor PRICE: Betra Copies to Members, Copier to Non-Members,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OCĮ Hongkong, July 89, 1878,