THE
CHINA
Established February,
1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vout XXXIV. No. 4784. 親二月一十年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON:-F. Algar, 8, Clement's Lane,
For Sale.
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET & RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTH,
Ludgat Oireus, E. C. BATT, HENDY
& Co., 4, Olds Jewry, E.C. SAMBEL DEACON &Co,, 160 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
T
← AND
FOR SALE.
STRAWBERRIES.
PARIS AND EUROPE :—LEOK DE ROBKY, EXSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-AuDnxW WIND, 183, Nas-
#au Street
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTUR, Malm bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Forta generally-BAN & BLACK, SON Fran-
CISCO, SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE &
TEISSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine "0, K." BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST QUERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.
BUSOK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH
2 tbs, and 4 tba.
Co Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Bestow, CAMPBELL & CO. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochew, HEDER & Co. Shanghai, LAXE, CRAWFord & Co., and KELLY * WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CHAW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-OF CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERYE FUND,.........1,200,000 Dollars, COUET OF DIRECTORA Chairman-F. D. SABBOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Ŵ, H. FORBES, Feq. F.R. BELILICA, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. BALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
Esq.
H. HOPPIDA, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
W. S. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong.....THOMAS JAUKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,........EWEN CAMERON, Teq. LONDON BANKERR-London and County
ON
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1878.
For Sale.
DX LATE
ARRIVALS.
LETTS'S DIARIES FOR ALE
BABS'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS.
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN's SCRAP BOOK.
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日八初月十年寅戊
Shipping.
Steamers,
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES. Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus-
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.
KBILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.
DICTIONARIES & WORKS or REFERENCE,
TODDY KETTLES.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY.
SADDLERY. HOLD STORES.
SCARVES AND TIES, Nowest Patterns.
GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW SEASON'S APPLES.
THE NEWEST NOVELS.
RED HEART RUM.
SHOOTING BOOTS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, &o, &o.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Amorted 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 ha, up to 18 cwt. Each,
PERFORATED ZINC SHEETS.
TINMAN's and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD, FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500 tbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
LANE,
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Inúmation8.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS 46, Queen's Boad Central Hongkong, October 21, 1878,
F.
1020
HUTOHIN G
begs to announce to the Community of tlongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, HUTTON, &c., from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, Opposite the Cathedral
N Current Deposit Account at the rate- INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP-Hongkong, September 20, 1878,
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily BOOTS, &., &., &c.
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 3 por cont, per annum.
6
11
39
4 per cent,
12
17
*
6 per cent.
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTED.
51
Oredits 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 Royal Charter.)
ATES of Interest all wed on Deposits,
RT monilo rolice 8%, por Annum
4%
1
12
5%
15
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager...
tt.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS
CAPITAL
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
RESERVE FUND,.
....£800,000. £150,000,
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the : East; buys and receives for collection Bill of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE POSITS.
On CURRENT ACOLUNTA, 2 per cent. Annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED Deposita,
.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER
NDA GULL,"
48 tona register, 40 H.P. nominal; Stears 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tag and Water Boat, and can be againi adapted for the latter purpose at little expense. She has proved herself to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.
ALSO,
The Schooner
نایا
"O ORA N." 134 tons register, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fasteninge. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last, and la now in first-class order.
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY,
Ship Brokers, where the Inventories, may be seen.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
FOR SALE.
THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELE. GRAPH COMPANY LIMITED.
TN Consequence of the present low Rates of Exchange, the OHARGES on all TELEGRAMS sent through this Office will be INCREASED 10 PER CENT, on and after the 1st NOVEMBER next.
J. ENSTON SQUIER,
Superintendent, Hongkong, Outober 30, 18:8.
DENTAL NOTICE.
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. CRAWFORD & Co.
Intimations.
MOORE & Co., "VARIETY STORE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
E
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
G Chup Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside tips WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors.
TO22
Hongkong, Augnat 28, 1Ā78.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
HONGKONG OFFICE,
October 30, 1878.
N consequence of the prezent low rates Inlenge the charges on all tele grams forwarded from this office will be increased 10 PER CENT on and after the let November next.
By Order,
Dos nob
R. ROGERS begs to say that he Dntende VISITING AMOY and Foo. now, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878,
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to no15 H. E. 8 ÁRTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD-
MIRAL ALFERD P. RYDER, AND TO B. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia
OPEN SAILING with
A MASTS and SAILS Complete, and also THE Spacious Premises being buillt espe
can be need for Pulling Six Oars,
BUILT EXPRESSLY FOR REGATTA. For Particulars, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1878,
Intimations.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities
cially for the production of Portraituro and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Day in Open from 8 o'Clook a.m. until 5 o'clock p.m., under the personal Management of D. K. Grifith, who has introduced all the latest novelties..
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges. Studio, Queer's Roar,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
NOTICE.
Z
HAWTH LOTS OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM
per 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 Bottle of the Genuine is, wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which bas the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW-YORK-in-Water Mark,
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
A
8.
21
4 per cent.
11
12
"
6 per cent.
11
NOW READY,
jal
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALEOT. Perts I. and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Bvo., pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EITH, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: FIVE DULLAR, or Two DOLLARS AND A HALF per Part.
To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mess KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, March 1, 1878,
Messrs MELOBERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Bale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
LANMAN & KEMP, New York, July 9, 1878.
£620
SAILOR'S HOME
ANY Cast of Corning, Books,
t
PAPERS will be thankfully receited
at the Sailor's Rome, West Polaf,
Hongkong, July 23, 1678.
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, Fayable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON- DAY, the 21st October.
Warrants will then be delivered by the Vudersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 21st October, inclusive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Cou
Liquidatora Shanghai, October 9, 1876.
nold
O. F. SCHULTZ, Secretary, Superintendent, p. t.
NOTICE, TIROM the lar or OCTOBER, PATIENTS at ble new DENTAL ROOMS, 4. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, OT6E the MEDICAL HALL
FIR DR EASTLACKE will receive bia
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
NOTICE
THE BARON DO CERCAL reiterates Thall not hold himself Rs. SPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Contrasted by the BARONESS DO CERCALL Macao, October 29, 1878..
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
"ERMERALDA,"
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Capt. CULLEN, shortly due, will be despatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the 4th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1878.
D0%
FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
(Teking through Pasangers and Cargo
to New Zealand.)
The Kastart and Australian Mail Co.'s Steamer
"NORMANBY,”
Wild Captain ELLIS, shortly ex- pected from Blugap.re, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, October 81, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA.
The British Steamer
"FLINTSHIRE” shortly expected from Sluga pore, will have immediate despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, Oktober 25, 1878,
tralasian, and New Zealand Porte, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI,
The Chartered Steamship "CHARLTON,” Captain JonNSON, will be de spatched as above on MON.
DAY, the 4th Novembar, at Noon, For Freight or Passago, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, October 25, 1878.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling of the usual Coast Porte, and taking through Cargo and Passengers to New Zealand,)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
“ BRISBANE,” Captain KEDDELL, will be do- spatched as above on TUESDAY, the 5th Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Üo. Rongkong, October 22, 1878: no5
FOR SWATÓW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG,"
Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de- spatched for the above Porte on TUESDAY, the 5th November, at Day- light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK-&-Oo.- Hongkong, October 31, 1878.
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 British Bark
"GLAMIS," Captain ROLLO, will lead here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
no26
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load hore for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR CALLAO. The British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” MONEMAN, Master, having a large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1878.
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,"
GRO. COLE, Master, will load here for the abové Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The British Ship
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Barque
CHALLENGE," Dovoury, Master, will kavo, qulok deopatah.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
no3
Hongkong, October 3, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The 3/8 L 11 Gorman Bark
"PANDUR,"
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and havo quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Oo. Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
Entertainments.
THEATRE
:
ROYAL,
OTTY-HALL,
HONGKONG.
THIS EVENING, (SATURDAY), November 2nd, 1878.
THE ROYAL ENGLISH
AND
OPERA
OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY Will Repeat (by General Desire) BALTE'S GRAND SPECTACULAR OPERA "SATA NELLA;
он
THE POWER OF LOVE,”. In Fuur Acts and Two Tableaux.
MISS ELOIA MAY AS SATANELLA.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
MORTALS.
Count Rupert,...Mr H. VERNON. Die JuMr H. PHILLIPS.
Tutor),... - 5
Karl,
Bracachio (Pirate {
Mr J. ROLLINGS, Mr PADDON.
Chief),. Grand Vizior,...Mr J. ROLLINGS. Conrad (s Pirate),... Mr ADNAMS. Boy Blave,... Dame Bertba.....
Master JAMES,
Misa A. DRAEGEL.
Princess Stella,.......Mise B. DRARGER. Lella,
.:Miss Olaba STANLEY, IMMORTALS.
Arimanes (Kingof} Mr H. PHILLIPS.
the Demons), Į
SATANELLA, Miss ELCIA MAY,
Retainera, Pirates, o
NEW SCENERY AND EFFECTS,
by
SENHOR BATISTA,
SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY: ACT L
SCENE 18T-GARDENS OF COUNT RUPERT.
SOBNE 2ND-THE DEMON'S TOWER.
ACT II.
SUENE 1ST-HALL IN THE CASTLE, SOLNE 2ND-SEA SHORE, SCENE 3RD-SEA COAST-LELIA'S
COTTAGE.
SCENE 4TH-DARK CAVERN.
ACT FIL
SUENE 16T-BAZAAR AND SLAVE MARKET.
ACT IV. BORSE 18-THE DEMON'S TOWER, SCENE 2ND-DARK CAVERN. SOENE SAD-VISION SCHNE.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR,......Ma F. PANIZZA
The Oporas are produced under the Solo direction of
Ma H. VERNON.
Tickets to be had and Seats secured at Messrs KRUSE & Co.'s, where a Plan of the Theatre may be zeen.'
PRICES OF ADMISSION 1 Dress Circle or Orchestra
Stalls...........
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"SIR CHARLEN NAPIER," | Pit........................ GED, FRENCH, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
-I
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September-14, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/3 LII American Bark
"DIRIGO" STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
Two DOLLARS.
ONE DOLLAR
Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlemen cannot be admitted.
Hongkong, November 2, 1878.
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HONGKONG TEMPERANCE HALL.
HE OPENING ENTERTAINMENT for the Tour wit boven on MONDAY, 4th November, at 8,80 p.m., when "Pro femor" ILOILO will ask the Audience to spend. * AN EVENING IN FAIRYLAND,” Programmes will be issued. 231025 07 ADMINSLORI 50 Cents and 26 Centa,
Hongkong, October 28, 1878,