THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4779.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
高宿
AHATĦA+t&AT-★
For sale.
LONDON:-Y. ALGA, B, Clement's Lute. RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Lombard Street, Gkonar STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Cireus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E,C. BAMUEL DEAGON & Co., 160 & 154, Leadophall Strast,
- AND --
FOR SALE.
PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE BORNY,TXTRAWBERRIES.
TEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
19, Rus Monseur, Paris,
NEW YORK:--ANDREW WINE, 183, Nas-
zau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :—Goudon & Gozou, Mel- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Forte
generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran
C1300,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &
Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINZEN & Co., Manila,
TEYSEONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine "O, K” BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH
BUTTER, Season 1879, in Tine of 1 lb., †2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO - BACON and HAMS.
CHINA:Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Swatow, VAMPBELL & Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai, Foochow,BEDRE & Co. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KRELY
WALSE. Yokohama, LANE, ORAW-in Kits. FORD & Co,
Banks.
➤ HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. Foxaxs, Esq, E.R. BELILIOS, Eng! ADAM LIND, Esq. HL. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERE,
Esq. Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
W. S. "YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong.Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,...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 Deposits :-----
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per aNDUM.
F
21
4 per cent.
++
12
"
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5 per cent.
LOOAL 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 Rayal Charter.)
ATES of Interest all wed on Deposits."
R 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.
4. " 11---5%.
0
12
J
71
3
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager,
tf.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.. TRALIA, AND ORINA.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES,
COD FISH, &c., &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.
CAPITAL......
£800,000, RESERVE FUND... £150,000.8
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, TRE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE
BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and recolvas for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED on Des
POSITS:
On CURRENT ACOUNTS, 3 per cent, pat Bhaum on the daily balance.
Ox FXED Deposita,
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
12
6 per cepti
$1
#1
jul
NOW BEADY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts I. and IL, A to M, with Introduction, Royal Bro, pp. 404.- By ERNEST JOH ETTEL, : Pb.D. Tübingen.
Price: Five Dutises, or Two DOLLARS. AND A HALF per Part
To be had from Meses LANE, CRAFFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Mengra KELLY & WALA, Shanghal,
Hongkong, March 1, 1876.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING.
Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
日三初月十年寅戊
HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1878.
DX
For Sale.
L'ATE
ARRIVALS.
ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.
L'
BASE'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
Intimation's.
LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS. `-
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES. for the REPAIRS and RETILING OF
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 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.-1
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE-THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR
LIVERY HOSE,
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS, ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 tbs, up to 18 ont.
Each
PERFORATED ZING 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.
MEETING will take place on
DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1879.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or 'resentations to make are invited to communicate with the C15EK OF THE COURSE on or before the 19th Instant.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R. A., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1878,
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
THE HONGKONG DERBY, a SWEEP. STAKES of 820 Each, half forfeit
if Declared on or before the Date of Closing BOOTS, &c., 8., 40.
INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP Eatries, with $100 added for lat, Pony and $50 for 2od. For all China Ponies boná Rde Griffins at Date of Entry (25th January, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.1879) First Fony 70 per cent., Second Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
E POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER
48 A GULL,"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tug and Water Bost, 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,
AL90,
The Schooner
"0 0 E RAN" 134 tona register, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fasteninga. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last; and is now in first-class order.
For further Particulara, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY, Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Hongkong, October 15, 1878
FOR SALE
Pony 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10
Intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
CEALED TENDERS will be Received by the Undersigned on or before SATURDAY, the 2nd Proximo, at 11 A.M.,
ROOF of the ROPE STORE of this Yard, according to Spesification, which can be seen on Application at the Naval Store keeper's Office.
J. BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper.
ROYAL NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS,
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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 TOBACOONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E, SIE ABTAUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND.10.1.H. THE GRAND DURE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA. HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu-HE Spacious Premises being built espe tions for the Year ending 31st December vially for the production of Portraiture last, in order that the distribution of and fitted up so as to command the best TWENTY PER CENT (20 %) of the light throughout all the Hours of the Day Profits reserved for Contributors may be is Open from 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'clock arranged. Returns not rendered prior to p.m., under the personal Management of the 31st October next, will be adjusted by D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the the Company, and no Claima or Alterations latest novelties. will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
nol In a Superior Style at Moderate Chargos.
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
R. ROGERS begs to say that he CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 16th, and Returning November lat.
For rent. Weight 10st. 7th. One-mile-and-D intends, VISITING AMOY and Foo a-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the Hongkong Club.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., R.A., Clerk of the Conire.
Hongkong, October-11, 1878,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY, LIMITED.
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 B1st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior no16 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,
NE STEAM-LAUNCH. 70 feet Long, 12 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water.
Compound High Promsure Enginer, Speed miles per Hour,
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long,
of Water.
Dret Beam, & foot Depth of Hold, & feet High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour,
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 inches Beam, 6 feet 6 inches Depth of Hold, feat 9 inches Draft of Water.
High Pressure Single Oylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
For further Particolar, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, late P. & O. FACTORY. Bongkeng, September 28, 1878.
FÓR SALE,
NOPER SAILING BOAT, with MASTS and BALLS Complete, and also an be used for Pulling Six Oars.
BUIT BEFRIESLY FOR REGATTA. -- For Particulare, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co. Hongkonx, Uctober 18, 1878.
WASHING BOOKS, AND (In English and Chines) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the tad of Ladies and Gentlemen, are nOW rendy at this Ofoe.----Prise, $1 ënda,
-ORINA Mail Of
W
nol
Hongkong, August 1, 1878, HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
GOODS RELIVED OF STORAGES
Cheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, ander European supervision; and VESSELS. Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Torms, with quick despatch.
-MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors,
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Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at the Rate of TWO TABLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of Record on the 11th October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON. DAY, the 21st October.
Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Bhars Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 11th to the 21st Octobež, inclusive.
By Otder,
BUSSKIL & Co.,
Liquidators. Shanghai, Optober 1⁄2 1878.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S TLOKIDA WATER.
CAUTION.
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities HE IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA WATER bave recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name 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.
Mesars MELCHERS & Oo, 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,
**IAM Bock" Beacon,
is given that &
has been erected on a small Pinnacle Rock galled "SHI SEX" (Ldon Rock) Submerged 8 feet at H. W. Springs, situated near the anchorage at Wonchow about 800 feet-S. E. of the Eart and of the Island known as the Chiang-Hain-Sati, which is in the middle of the River opp
site the North Wall of the City
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 15 inches in diameter, palated Black and White Alternate Bands, on which is fixed a BALL, 8 feet in diameter, painted Black with a Horizontal White Band round the Centre.
The top of the Pole is 2d feet above- B. W. Springs. The Centre of the Ball in 16 feet above B. W. Springa.
by order of the Inspector General of
Customs,
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
Acting Engineer in Okef Imperial Maritime Customs, Engineers' Office, Shanghai, September 20, 1873,
SAILOR'S HOME,
6c30
NY Omat-off CLOTHING, Boons, or
A Passes will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Home, West Point.
Hongkong, July 20, 1878,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkonk, September 19, 1878.
NOTICE.
TROM the 1ST OF OCTOBER, DE EASTLAKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over-the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1873.
HUTCHING S
F. begs to announce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to supply
MUTTON, & BEEF, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, Opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers:
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJL
The Chartered Steamship "CHARLTON,"
Captain Jonsson, will be de spatched as above on MON. DAY, the 4th November, at Noon, For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. B. STEVENS & Co., Agente. Hongkong, October 25, 1878.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers.
to New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
**BRISBANE," Captain REDDELL, will be de spatched as above ou TUESDAY, the 5th November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
** GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Rongkong, October 22, 1878
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Steamship
"GLENFALLOON,"
100
Capt. TAYLOR, expected here on the 11th Proximo, bas Room for a limited quantity of Cargo, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Hongkong, October 20, 1878.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
·COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
AMAZONE,”
shortly
Commandant DIDIER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI after her arrival from Europe. ....
H. DU POUEY, Agent
Hongkong, October 24, 1878
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamahlp
***TANAIS,"
Commandant DE LA MANOELLE, will be despatched for YOKO HACIA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from. Еurope.
H. DU POURY, Agent.
Hongkong, October 24, 1878,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 1 British Barque
*CHALLENGE," Dovoury, Master, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
203
Hongkong. October 3, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1878,
For Freight, apply to
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A 1 British Bark **GLAMIS," Captain ROLLO, will load here for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain FITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Froight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR CALLAO. The British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” MONKMAN, Mastor, having a large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 26, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK
The 41 British Ship
MARY FRAÑER” DAXTER, Master, will lead here' for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
Fox Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GEO. COLE, Master, will load here for the abové Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Fridght, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO, Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
"SIR CHARLES NAPLER," - GEO, FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatak.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Üs. Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 3/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
-For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O1⁄2 Hongkong, July 30, 1878.