THE
CHINA
Established žebruary, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.' Published every Evening.
Voi,XXXIV. No. 4774. 就二十月十年八十七百八千一英 HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1878.
AGENTS FOR THE CHÍNA MAIL.
LONDON :—F. Ataan, 8, Clemente Zune,
For Sale.
Lombard Street. GronaE STABET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Lakigati Circus, B. C. BATES, HENDY & CO., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 100 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
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PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROENT,
----19, Rue Monnour, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nat-
sau Direct,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTCH, Mai- *bourne and Sydney.
BAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally :-Buam & BLACK, San Fran-
C1800. SINGAPORE· AND STRAITS:-SATER & Coy Square Singapore, C. HEINEZEN & Co., alanila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Soatos0,- CAMPRUEL & Co. Amoy, WILSONICHOLLS &C. Fooshow, KXDs & Co. Shanghai, LAHN, ÚLAWFORD & Co., and Kart & Wazan. Yokohama, Lanx, CRAW- FORD + Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
·PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. BEZERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman F. D. SASSOON, Est, Deputy Chairman--W. H. Fossrs, Esc,
E, R. BELILIOB, EKĮ. | ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM RELTERS,
Esq. Eng.
W. 8. Youne, Esq.
H. HOFFIVE, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
OXIEY-MANAGER.-----
Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERE-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTÉREST ALLOWED,
ON Current Deposit Account at the rate
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Oredits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Draft, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
-Ba...17 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits. Rat 3 months' notice 3% per Annum,
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D. A. J, CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA,
CAPITAL...............
£800,000. RESERTE FUND, £150,000,
Bankers,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGONG THE
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Billa of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED on De- POSITS.
On Cunnest Accoumra, 2 per cent, per adhuis on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
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4 per cent.
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NOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Parta L Red II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Bro., pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingenz
Fricht FIVE DOLLARS, or Two Dozzána
by ID & HALF por Part.
To be had from Mess LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong And Shanghai; and Messrs KKLET & WALSH, Shanghai
Hongkong, March 1, 1873,
**** AND ****
FOR SALE.
TEYSSONNEAU'S - FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES,
TEYRSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.
Very Fine O. K." BOURBON WHISKY,
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 2 tbs., and 4 tbs
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.
-EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BAGON and HANS.
MACKEREL and SÁLMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD 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,
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS.. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN..”
ANCHORS, from 25 lbs. up to 18 cwb. Esch,
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN's and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD: FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 the. to 2,500 lbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
For Sale.
EX LATE
ARRIV
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LETTE'S DIARIUGEOT ALL,
BASS'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'S HAVANÁ CIGARS.
'LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS.
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaam PIPES & CIGAR TUBES.
POCKET KNIVES..
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS,
CHABLIS, în Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulstere.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA, Latest Edition.
KEILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.
-- DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF 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.
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERLY ROOM, 21 October, 1878. TROM This Date until further Orders, BLUE SERGE UNIFORMS will be Worn at all PARADES, DRILLS, &..
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A. COXON,
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
Captain Commandant H. K. V Term of One, Two, or Three Years from
HONGKONG RAVES, 1870.
THIS MEETING will take place on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR. DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1879.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP offer or Presentations to make are invited BOOTS, &c., &c., &0.
to communicate with the CLERK OF THE COURSE on or before the 10th Instant
By Order,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, August 21, 1678.
FOR SALE.
HE POWERFUL SOBEW STEAMER
"48 BA GULL"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tug and Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expinne She has proved bersolf to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being-in-first-class order.
AL80,
The Schooner
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R.A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP
STAKES of $20 Each, if forfeit
if Declared on or before the Date of Closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and 350 for 2nd. For all Chias Ponies bond fide Grifflus at Date of Entry (25th January, 1879), Firat Pony 70 per cent, Second Pony 20 per cent., and Third Pony 10 per cent. Weight 10st. 71b. One-mile-and-
184 tone register, bullt at Singapore na-half, NOMINATIONS CLOSE OD SATUR 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, DAY, 21st December, 1878, Addressed with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the now in first-class order. repaired and metalled in April last, and in Hongkong Club. By Order,
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY,
Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Hongkong, October 16, 1878.
FOR SALE.
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NES THE AMLAUNCH, 40 feet Long, 12 feet Beam, & feet Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water.
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long, 11 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, & feet Draft of Water..
High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 fest 6 inches Beam, & feet 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water,
Eigh Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour,
For further Farticulars, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, late P. & O. FACTORY. Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
FOR SALE.
3. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut, R.A, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
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CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BOXES FOR THE YEAR 1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to furnish the Undaraigned with a List of their Contri. buttons for the year ending 8tat December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rondated prior. to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no olatron or altera, tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAB, B, COUGATRIE,
Szeretary,
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
NOTION
NOTICH is hereby given, that TEN. NDERS for the PRIVILEGE OF PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR- ED OPIUM within the Colony for the
the lat 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 Tondor should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above- mentioned.
The Government does not bind itself 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 Comman
C. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, October 8, 1878.
NOTICE. ROM the 18T OP OCTODER, DE EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878, HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
-ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAB 1877,
日七十月九年寅戊
·Intimations. ·
"G. FALCONER & Co., WATOR AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS. 46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 21, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, fo
H. E. SI ATHUR KENNEDY, B. E. AD- MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H. I. H THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia,
THE Spacious Promises being built espe
cially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the boat light throughout all the Hours of the Day is Open from 8 d'Olock a.m. until 5 o'Clock p.m., under the personal Management of D. E. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties,
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Styla at Moderate Charges, STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, September 18, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
intends VISITING ANOY and Foo- R. ROGERS bege-to-say, that he How, leaving Hongkong. September 15th, and Retaráing November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
!
HUTCHING
S
F. begs to announce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to supply
BEEF, MUT.TON, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,
SHOPWELLINGTON STREET, Opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
FOUND.
PAIR OF GREEN GLASS SPECT-
ACLES, Silver Mounted, which were j left in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, on Sunday, the 6th Instant. The Owner can have same by applying to Mr GRIMBLE, at the Magistracy, and Paying Expenses of Ad- vertising.
Hongkong, October 17, 1878.
NOTICE TO MABINERS,
No. 91.
CHINA SEA.
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WENCHOW DISTRICT-WENCHOW HARBOUR.
"Lion Rock" Beacon.
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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOX & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"YESSO,"
Capt. 8. ASHTON, will be de- on spatohed for the ahore Poris On THURSDAY, the 24th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Hongkong, October 21, 1876.......... 0024
Sailing Vessels. ̈
FOR LONDON, '
The 3/3 L 11 Gorman Bark
"PANDUR,"
►A. Jansen, Master, will load here sud have quick despatch.'
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooner "JAPAN,"
Captain OTTMANN, 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 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.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The d 1 British Barqe
"CHALLENGE," Dovenry, Master, will have quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
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FOR NEW YORK.
The 4:1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,” DEXTER, Mastor, will load hera 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 hore for the above Port, and---
NOTIC is hereby given that BACON will have quick despatch.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com Rock called "SHIH SHIS" (Lion Rock) ISH
pany are requested to Furulah the Undersigned with & Edst of their Contribu. Submerged 8 feet at H. W. Springs, situated near the anchorage at Wonchow tions for the Year ending 31st December about 600 feet 8. E. of the East end of the last, in order that the distribution of land known as the Chiang-Hsin-Sat, TWENTY PER CENT (20 %) of the which is in the middle of the River oppo- Profits reserved for Contributors may be its the North Wall of the City. arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be absequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
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MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
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CAUTION,
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities ol 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. Bigh Bottle of the Ganules is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark, s
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION,
SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at OPEN SAILING BOAT, "wlth | the Rate of FWO TABL8 per MASTS and SAILS Complete, and also SHARE will be made to Shareholders of can be used for Pulling Siz Cars,.... Record on the 11th October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON. "DAY, the 21st October,
BUILT EXPRESSLY FOR REBATTA
For Particulare, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co.. Hongkong, October 18, 1878,
WAKHING BOOKS,
(In English and Chinese.) W of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now TTASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
ready at this Offics-Prit, $1 cachi
Cuina Mail Office,
Warrants will them ho dalivered by the Wedersigned to Shareholders, or ther lawful representatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement,
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 11th to the 31st October, inclusive.
By Order,
SUBSELL & Co.,
Liquidators, Shanghel, October 1, 2876,
Messrs MELCHERS & Co, are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
LANMAN & KEMP.
1020 New York, July 8, 1678.
STRAITS ASIATIC BOCIETY..
THE First Number of the Journal of
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 16 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 la 24 feet above EL, W. Springs. Tha Centre of the Ball is 18 feet above H. W, Springs.
By order of the Inspector General of
Customs,
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
acting Engineer-in-Chief. Imperial Maritime Customs, Engineers' Office, Shanghai, September 20, 1878,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY, The Spanish Steamer
"EMUY,"
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
**SIR OHARLES NAPIER," GEO, FRENUE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORŃ & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORE.
The A1 American Bark
***LOTTIA MOURE,” - Hudson, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
ocáo have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
BLANCO, Master, will be da spatched as above on WEDNES DAY, the 23rd Instant, at 11 o'clock a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, October 21, 1878,
FOR MANILA (DIREOT.)
The Spanish Steamer
MARIVALES." Muñoz, Master, will be de- spatched as above on WED. NESDAY, the 23rd Inst., at & o'clock pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co, we33 | Hongkong, October 31, 1878.
this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIC BOCIETY NOW READY for Delivery, Copies can be obtained from the HONORARY SECRETAR, Singapore, or from the Editor **OHINA MAIL.'
PRICE: Extra Coples to Membere, 81 Copies to Non-Membera
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 10, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"ALBERT BUSSELL" CARVER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 8/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO." (STAPLES, Master, will load hers
for the above Port, and will.
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & US,
Hongkopp, July 90) 1876,