THE
CHINA
Bstablished February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening. Voz. XXXIV. No. 4780. 就九十月十年八十七百八千一英
AUHNAD FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON -F. Anoun, 8, Clement's Lane,
For sale.
Lombard Street, GzonGS STREET & RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Virous, E. O. BATES, HENDÍ
& Co., 4, Old: Jesory, 3.0. SAMUEL "DRAVO & Co., 160 & 164, Lendinhall
Street.
-AND-
FOR SALE.
PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSNY, STRAWBERRIES.
TIEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 139, Nas-
sass Birset.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTON, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally ---BEAW & BL105, San Fran- Cisco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :-SAYLE & Co., &quare, Singapore, O. HEINZER & Co., "Manila, CHINA:—Macao, Mestre A. A. DE MELLO & Co, ̈ORUSUN, VAKPhill & Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLL & Co. FoodNow, HEDGE & Co, Bhanghas, LAXA, ÚRAWYORn & Co., and KELLY & Watın. Yakuhamo, Laxe, CrAW- ronn & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. Kaszava FUND,........................1, 200,000 Dollars,
Court of Directors, Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. H. FORERS, Eaq, E. R. BELLLIOS, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Esq. 'HL. DALBYMPLE, WILHELM KEINES,
Keg.
Lege
H. HOPPIVE, Esq. W. S. Young, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong......ZBOMAS JACKSON, Esq,
MANAGER
Shanghai,.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine "0. K." BOURBON WHISKY,
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tina of 1 b., 2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE: HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS,
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, &c., &.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes. FROST BRO'S BEST WHITE LINES.
ENGLISH
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1878.
DX LATE
ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879,
For Sale.
ARRIVALS.
BASS'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS,
LADIES GARDENING TOOLS.
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS,.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR
POCKET KNIVES.
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulsters.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latest Edition.
KEILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
日四(3月十年寅戊
Intimations.
CEALED TENDERS will b's Received SEAL 13 Undersigned on at before SATURDAY, the 2nd Proximo, at il ait, TUBES.for. the REPAIRS and RETILING OF ROOF of the ROPE STORE of this Yard, according to Specification, which can be seen on Application at the Naval Store- keeper's Office.
J. BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper.
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
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879..
INDIA RUBBER ŠUOTION and DET THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR-
LIVERY HOSE.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING,
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 26 s. up to 18 owt Euch.
PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER, LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 fbe. to 2,500 a..
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
THIS MEETING. will take place on
DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1879.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or Fresentations to make are invited to communicate with the CLEAK OF THE COURSE on or before the 19th instant.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., RA, Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1870,
THE HONGKONG DERBY, a SWEEP.
THE RONG of 220 Each, half fortel if Declared on or before the Date of Closing of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily BOOTS, &c. &c., &..
INDIA RUBBER KNEE Bad HIP Batrics, with $100 added for 1st Pony and $50 for Zod. For all China Ponies bond Ate Griffina at Date of Entry (25th January,
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :—
For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annum,
6
1
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4 per cent, "
12
50
}
5 per cent. »
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. 1870). Firat Pony 70 per cent,, Second Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
FOR SALE.
GULL," "SE A
Credits granted on approved Securities,BE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 kaots. She was originally fitted as a Tug sod Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expenas. She has proved herself to be an excellent Bea Boat, and is well found, ber Engine and Boiler being in first-class order,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Officer of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road Bust,
Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.}
Rt 8 months notice 8% per Annum. ATES of Interest alle wed on Deposits.
6
4
1
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12
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5% 15
21
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
ti.
ALSO
The Schooner
"0 0 E BAN" 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.
Bongkong, October 35,"1878.
FOR SALE,
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
NE STEAM-LAUN OH, TRALIA, AND ORINA.
70 fest Long, 12 feet Beam, 6 foot Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water. ******* £800,000.
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed ................ £150,000, i 8 miles per Hour.
CAFIZAL RESERVE FUND,
Banker. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
прак THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; baya and receives for collection Billa of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED On De
POSITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent per annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSIT8..
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
6
4 per cent
6 per cent,
"
jal
NOW READY.
CHINESE DIOTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESE DIALEOT. Parta L. and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Bro, pp. 404.-By EaNEST JOHN EITEL Ph.D. Tübingen.
Frios: FIVE DOLLARS, OF Two Dollars AND A HALF per Part.
To be had from Mesere LANE, CRAWFORD
Co., Bangkong and Shanghal; and Mor KELLY & WALSH, Shangbai.
Hongkong, March 1, 2878,
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long,
Pony 20 per cent., and Third Pony 10
intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a Last of their Contribu- tions for the Year ending 31st December lust, in order that the distribution of TWENTY PER CENT (%) 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 Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
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,
48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 21, 1878,
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MOORE & Co., *FARIETY STOR·E" NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO.
The Steamship
+ TAIWAN,” Captain M. YouNo, will be de- "spatched for the shove Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O‰.
0030 Hongkong, October 28, 1878. FOR SWATOW," AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,** THANX Captain PITMAN, will be de. SRS spatched for the above Porta nol on THURSDAY, the 31st Instant, at
Daylight.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managera Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE
per cent. Weight 10st. 71b. One-mile-and-DR. ROGERS begs to my that be
A-half, NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed to the OLERE OF THE COURSE, at the Hongkong Club,
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Llout, R.A., Clerk of the Course,
Hongkong, October 11, 1878,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR...
1877.
SE
intends VISITING AMOY And Foo- CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
F
NOTION. TROM the 1sT OF OCTOBER, Da EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, | No. 50, QUEEN's Road: CENTRAL, over the
MEDICAL HALL,
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 28, 1878.
FOR BANGKOK.
0c31
The Steamship
"MADAGASCAR," TIMM, Master, will be de spatched for the above Port
on THURSDAY, the 31st Inst., at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIAMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, October 28, 1878. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY.
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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI
The Chartered Steamship
"CHARLTON,
Captain JOHNSON, will be de spatched as above on MON-
(HAREHOLDERS in the above Com. pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri-HAVING Learned that Large Quantities of IMITATIONS.of our. FLORIDA butions for the year ending 81st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net WATER have recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Publio against Profits to be reserved for Contributors may purchasing any that does not bear the name be arranged. Returns not rendered prior MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label, to the 81st October next will be adjusted Each Bottle of the Gengine is wrapped DAY, the 4th November, at Noon. by the Company, and no claims or altera with a pamphlet printed on paper which For Freight or Passage, apply to tions will be subsequently admitted,
has the words "LANMAN & KEMP JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, NEW YORK" in Water Mark.
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
nol
11 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 8 feet0ODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Draft of Water,
High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 fest Long, 9 feet 8 inobes Beam, 5 feet 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, late P.&O. FACTORY. Hongkong, September 09, 1878,
FOR SALE,
A MASTS and SALES Completo, sud niso OPEN BAILING BOAT, with can be used for Pulling 8x Cars,
-BUILT EXPRENALY TOM REGATTA. For Particulars, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co. Hongkons, October 18, 1878.
WASHING BOOKS,
(In English and Chintit.) W Ladies and Gentlemen, are now TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the ung
ready at this Office,»«Price, $1 each)
China Mail Ofoe,
of
G
Cheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision ; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co,
Proprietors. Hongkong, August 25, 1878. 1028
:
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, B. E. At MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDEE, AND TO H‚ L. H THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Ruasli:
I clally for the production of Portraiture
EX Spacious Premises being built
Mesars MELCHERS & Co, are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong.
· LANMAN & KENP.
no20 New York, July 9, 1878.
NOTICE TO. MARINERS.
No. 91.
CHINA SEA.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., Agenti,
Hongkong, October 25, 1878.
not
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, BYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling off 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
WEKOROW DISTRICT--WENCKOW HALBOVE, spatshed an above on TUESDAY, the 6th
"Lion Role" Beacon,
November,
For Freight or Passage, opply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
nob Hoogkong, October 22, 1878.
FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL. The Steamship
GLENFALLOOH,"
"OTICE is hereby given thats BEACON
Rock called. "Sun Sure" (Lion Rock) | Submerged 8 feet at E. W. Springs, about 600 feet B. E. of the East end of the situated near the anchorage at Wenshow
Island known as the Chiang-Hain-Seti, which is in the middle of the River oppo- Room for a limited quantity of Cargo, and site the North Wall of the City,
The BEACON consists of a POLE, 18 inches La diameter, paisted Black and
White Alternate Bands, on which is fixed
and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Daya BALL, 8 feet in diameter, painted Black
is Open from 8 o'clock am until 5 oCloak p.m, under the personal Management of D. K. Gridth, who has introduced all the Istent novelties,
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charger STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, September 19, 1878,
with a Horizontal White Band round the Centre,
The top of the Pola is 26 fest above H. W. Springs. The Centre of the Ball is 10 feat shove R. W. Springo,
By order of the Inspector General of
Customis
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
Atting Engineer in Chief, Imperial Maritime Customi Engineers' Office, Shanghai, September 30, 1878,
Capt. TAYLOR, expected here on the 11th Proximo, has
will bave immediate despaton,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATILESON & Co. Hongkong, October 28, 1878
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FOR YOKOHAMA,
The British Steamer
“FLINTSHIRE? shortly expected from Binga- pore, will have immediate
despatch so above,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 00., Aginta.
3D Hongkong, October 25, 18797
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shipping. Steamers.
NOTICE,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Sternship
AMAZONE Commandant DIDIER, will be 'despatched for SHANGHAI after her arrival from Europe.
H. DU POUEY, Agent.
shortly
Hongkong, Cotober 24, 1878.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS,"
Commandant DE LA MARCELLE will be despatched for YOKO HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
H. DU POURY, Agent.
Hongkong, October 24, 1878,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Barque
"CHALLENGE,” Dovoury, Master, will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
поя
Hongkong, October 3, 1878,
FOR LONDON. The 9/3 L 1 1 German Bark
PANDUR"
A JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despateb
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 British Bark
"GLAMIS,"
Captain ROLLO, will load hore for the above Port, and will
have quick deepatok,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Bark
"LIZZIN PERRY,” Captain PITMAN, will load hore- for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
- RUSSELL &i Coc Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR CALLAO. The British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” MONKMAN, Master, having a... large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 05. Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,” DEXTER, Master, 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 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,” GEO. COLE, Master, will lond here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, spply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Un Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
"SIR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO. FELNUR, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGËL, HAGEDORN & 06, Hongkong, September 14, 1873,
FOR HAMBURO.
The 3/3 L II American Bark
“DIRIGO," -- STAPLES, Master, will load hera for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch."
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OS, Hongkong, July 30, 1878,