THE
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CHINA
Established February, 1846.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Von. XXXIV. No. 4777. 號五十月十年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
for sale.
LONDON:-F. AUGAR, 8, Jlement's Lund, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET & Co 30, Cornhill Gonnor & GOTCH, Ludgate Virour, E, C.BATES, HENDİ
& Co., & Old Jewry, E.O. SAKUEL
DRAGON & CO., 100 & 104, Zeadenħall Birest.-
ÅND
FOR SALE,
PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE BOENT, EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
10, Rus Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:—ÄNDARW WIND, 188, Nas-
Bay Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND —GORDON & Gorun, Melu bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-BEAN & BLLOK, San Fran- Đ
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYBBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES,
MACASSAR BED FISH, Very Fine "0. K" BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH
BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 tb, 2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS ;-SAXLE, & Co., Square, Singapore. C, HEINSZEN & Co., "Manila. CHINA-Macao, Messrs A, A, DE MELLO
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE * Co. Boatow, CAMPHIL&HOLD STORES. admoy, WILSON, NIOMOLLS & Co. Foochów, Exduú & Oa, Shanghai, and HAMS.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY MACKEREL and SALMON BELLİES, & WALES. Yokohama, Laxe, Graw-in Kits.
rond & Co.
Barks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
FAID OF CAPITAL.....5,000,000 Dollars BESERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars.
COUET OF DIRECTORS, · Chairman-F. D. SASIOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman--W, H. Fosses, Esq. E.R. BELILLOS, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Kaq, H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERS,
Baq.
Koq,
K, Horrius, Esq, W. S. Youxo, Esq. Hon, W. KAWICE.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. London Bankers-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
ON
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance...
For Fixed Deposita :---
3
For 6 months, & per cent. per annum.
&
*1
" per cent,
11
13
11
5 per cent," LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securition, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on Londen, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, ludia, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 3, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
COD FISH; &0.80.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes,
FROST BRO'S BEST WHITE LINES.
ENGLISH
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT |NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbera.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING" and INSERTION, all Sizes..
TUOK'S PATENT PACKING.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1878.
DX LATE
L
ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.
For Sale.
ARRIVALS.
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 Moorschaura PIPES & OIGAR TUBES."
POCKET KNIVES,
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulsters.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, 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.
SHOUTING BOOTS.
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE. THIS MEETING will take place on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and ŠATUR- LIVERY HOSE.
DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1879.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
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AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OANS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and. RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 ibs, up to 18 owt. Bach.'
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS.
TINMAN'S and PLUMBER's SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,600 tbs...
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
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, Lient., R.A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
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THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP- STAKUS of 920 Rach, half forfeit if Declared on or before the Date of Closing INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and BOOTS, &o,, &o., ds.
$60 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bond Rde Griffing at Date of Entry (25th January,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. 1879). First Pony 70 per cent, Second Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER
"SEA GULL,"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 18 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tog and Wator 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, ber Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.
A380,
The Schooner
"CO ERAN" 134 tone register, built at Blogapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fastonings. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last,.and is ATES of Interest allowed on Deposite. now in first-class order.
Rat 8 months' notice 8% por Anstim,
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Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL.£800,000, RESERVE FUND,...................................£160,000, Bankern.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in BONGAONG прид
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bulls of Eachange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED of Dr. POSITE,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 3 per cent, per sunum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITE
For 3 months, S per cent. per annum.
19
12
4 per cent.
6 per cent. 33
NOW READY,
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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts L And I, A to M, with Introduction Royal Bro., pp. 404-By Ernest Jon EITEL Ph.D. Tübingen.
Prict: FIVE DULLARS, or TWO DOLLARS
.
AND A BALY per Part.
To be had from Mesure LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghaljand Mossre KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY,
Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Hongkong, October 15, "1878. no15
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FOR SALE,
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STEAM LAUNCH.
ON 70 fest Long, 12 foot Beam, 6 feet
Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water.
Compound Bigh Pressure Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long,
Pony 20 per cent., and Third Pony 10 por cent. Weight 10st. 7. One-mile-and- a-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR-
DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed Hongkong Club. to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the
By-Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lent, H.A., Clerk of the Course.
Bongkong, October 11, 1878.
CHINÄ FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
SHAREHOLDERS 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 Blat October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claime or altera tions will be subaequantly admitted.
JAS. B. COUGĖTRIE,
Secretary,
no1
Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE
11 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 5 festOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Draft of Water.
High Pressure Donble Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, feet 6 inches Beam, 5 test 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
For further Particulars, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, Jate P. & O. FAUTORY. Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
FOR SALE,
* OPEN SAILING BOAT,
with
Cheap Rates, is FIEST CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors. Hongkong, August 28, 1879.
NOTICE
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OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION,
SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at Athe Bate of TWO TABLS per A Masrs and Sails Complete, and also SHARE will be made to Shareholdern of Record on the 11th October, Payable at the Ofles of the Liquidators, on MON DAY. the flat October,
cut be used for Pulling Six Oars,
BUILT EXPRESSLY FOR REGATTA, For Partibular, apply to
TANTHONY. & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 1878,
WASHING BOOKS
(In English and Chinese] TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now feady at this Offee.-Price, $1 auch,
W
China Mail Odw,
Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Bhare Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Compaty will be ULOSED from the 11th to the 21st October, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators. Shanghai, October 9, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED, J
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1977.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany ara requested to Furalsh the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the Year ending 31st December Laat, 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 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Olaims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & O...
General Manager | Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
日十三月九年寅戊
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & CO.,
WATCH AND CHRONOMØTER
-- 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, to
PRIOR, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL
The Steamship
HALLOONG,"
Captain Goona, will bo do- apatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 27th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 00.
0027 Hongkong, October 24, 1878,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAÍS..
The Company's Steamship AMAZONE,”* Commandant DIDIER, will be despatolod for SHANGHAI after her arrival from Entops.
! H. DU POURY,
Agent:
H. E. SIR ARTBUR KENNEDY, B. B. Ap-shortly
MIRAL ÁLFRED P. RYDZE, AND TO B.I.A, THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia.
T
HE Spaolons Premises being built espe cially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the beat light throughout all the Hours of the Day Is Open from 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 'Clock p.m., under the personal Management of b. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties.
ENLARGEMENTS
REDUCTIONS.
AND
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges STUDIO, QUEEN's Road, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
intends VISITING AMOY and Foo. R. ROGERS begs to say that he CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 16th, and Returning November 1st.
Hongkong. August 21, 1878.
NOTICE.
no1 ROM the 18T OF OCTOBER, DE EASTLACK will recalve his PATIENTS at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALLĄ, D
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORI.D A WATER
CAUTION.
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
HUTCHINGS
F. begs to announce to the Community
HAVING Teamed that Large Quantities
of IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA of Hongkong that he will be able to supply WATER have recently been imported to
BEEF, MUTTON, &c., Hongkong, we caution the Public against from lat October, and trusts that they may purchasing any that does not bear the name grant him their support,
MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label, Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark.
Messrs MELOHERS & Co, are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
LANMAN & KEMP.
no20 New York, July 9, 1878,
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 91.
CHINA SEA.
WENCHOW DISTRICT-WENUHOW HARBOUR,
"Ihon Rock" Beacon.
OTICE Labereby given that a BEACON Nhas been erected on a small Pinnacle Rock called "SHIN SHI" (Idon Rock) Submerged 8 feet at H. W. Springs, situated near the anchorage at Wenchow about 600 feet 6. E, of the East end of the laland known as the Chiang-Hain-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 & BALL, 6 foot in diameter, painted Black with a Horizontal White Band round the Centre.
The top of the Pole is 24 foot above H. W. Springs. The Centre of the Ball is 18 feet above H. W. Springs.
By order of the Inspector General of
Customs,
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposite. the Cathedral. **-
Hongkong, Septembar 20, 1878.
Anctions.
FURNITURE SALE
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. hars
received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the Residence of the late Mr JOHN JACK, No. 1, Lower Mosque Terrace, on
MONDAY,
the 28th Oct., 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising: Damask- covered Chairs and Couches, Pictures, Mirrors, Gasaliora, Side Tables, Carved Side Board, Dining Table, Chairs, Electro- plated Ware, Glass and Crockery Ware,
Ao.
Hongkong, October 24, 1878.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship.
**TANAIS,"
Commandant DE LA MAROELLE, will be despatched for YOKO HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
E. DU POULY, Agent,
Hongkong, October 24, 1878.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L 11 Gorman Bark
"PANDUR,"
AJANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co,
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG, The German Schooner "JAPAN," Captain OTTMANN, will be do spatched as above on or about
22ad Proximo,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 16, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barki
LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and wil
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Barque
"CHALLENGE" DouGary, Master, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Oo, Hongkong, October 3, 1678,
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FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,”... DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
&o,, &c., Wardrobes, Toilet Mirrors, Toilet Tables, Chests of Drawers, Carpets, Washstand and Service, Handsomely have quick despatch. Carved Bombay Blackwood Bedstead, Horse-hair Mattresses and Pillows,
&o.,
&c., Also,
A Four-Wheeled CARRIAGE, Sedan Chairs, Flower Pots, Plants, &.
Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur niture will be on view from Saturday, the 28th Instant,
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 abové. Port, and
TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of descrip
Acting Engineer-in-Chieftin, at Purchasers' rink on the fall of the
Imperial Maritime Customs, Engineers' Office, Shanghai, September 20, 1878,
STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY.
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THE First Number of the Journal of
this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIO SOOIETY is NOW BEADY for Delivery. Copies can be obtained from the Boronar SECRETARY, Singapore, or from the Editor **CHINA MAIL.
Peter:
Extra Coples to Members, 61 Eash. Copies to Non-Members;
BAILOR'S 'HOME,
OF
ANY Chat-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, A PAPER will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Home, West Polat
Hongkong, July 35, 1476.
hammer.
Hongkong, October 22, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
6028-
(Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers to New Zealand.)
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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
8IR CHARLES NAPIER,"
●GEO, FRENCE, Mestor, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch
-For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/3 L 11 American Bark
"DIRIGO,"
The Eastern and Austrailan Mall Steath Co.'s Steamer
"BRISBANE,” Captain Hebbett, will be do spatched as above on TUESDAY, the 5th have quick despatch. November
For Freight or Pastagé, apply to
GIE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Hongkong, October 22, 1876.
gel
STAPLES, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will
For Fraight, spply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON
Hongkong, July 30, 1878.