THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established
1848. February,
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.”· Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4701. A—+$^+tĦAT-# HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1878.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
for sale.
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill. Gannon & Gore, Ludgate Oircus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jesory, E.C. SAMUEL DRACON Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monneur, Paris,
NEW YORK: ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
AND
FOR SALE
EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
TETSHONKEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH."
Very Fine "0. K" BOURBON
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOR, MWHISKY. bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-BEAN & BLACK, Son Fran-
cisco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYTLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HRINEZEN- & Co., Manila,
CHINA-Macao, Messrs A, A, DE MELLO
* Co. Natow, CAMeet & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & C. Shanghai. Foochow, HEDG & Co. LANN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW¬ FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESSEVE FUND...................1,200,000 Dollar
COURT OF DIRECTORS, B Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq.
ADAM LIND, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
E. B. BELILLOS, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLS,
Esq.
H. HOFFIVE, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
ng,
W. 8. YouNG, Haq.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
Shanghai..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN ! BORTLES or UNË POUND:
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 2 be, and 4 lbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE HOLD STORES,
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS,
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES,
Kits.
COD FISH, &c., ds.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.
FROST BRO'S WHITE LINES.
BEST ENGLISH
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers,
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes. --TUCK'S PATENT PACKING:
LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Bank,
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE- LIVERY HOSE.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED OHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 the, 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 lbs.
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. · FLOUR SIEVES. INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP
ON Current Deposit Account at the rate BOOTS, de., 0., 40.
of 2 per per annum on daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:
For 9 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
619
12
נו
4 per cent.
17
"
..
5 per cent
LOCAL 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 Royal Charter.)
DATES of Interest allowed on Deposits. At 8 months' notice 3% per Annum.
R
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31
33
4%
13
12
2
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5%
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER SEA GULL,"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tug
For Sale.
LATD
ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.
X+
ARRIVALS.
BAss's DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PATTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS,
LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS:
ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES.
POOKET KNIVES.
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Sait or Trouser Lengths. FRIEZES, for Ulsters.UNI
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.
BHOOTING BOOTS.
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER. & Co., WATCH AND OHKONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS,
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
48, Queen's Road Central.. Hongkong, October 21, 1878,
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, lo
2020
H. E. SIE ARTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD- MIRAL ALFRED P. RADER, AND TO B. I, H. THX GRAND Deze Arexu or Kurusa
THE Spacious Premises being built espe Tvially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best
light throughout all the Hours of the Day fa Open from 8 o'Clock am. until 5 o'Clock p.m., under the personal Management of
intimations.
MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE," NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
R. ROGERS bags to say that he
D intends VISITING AMOY and Foo Onow, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Roturning November lat.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
NOTICE. TAROM..the 1st or OCTOBER, DR EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIONZO at bio vom DENTAL NOOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL,
Hongkong, September 23, 1878,
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC!
D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, latest novelties.
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
and Water Boat, and can be again adapted In a Superior Style at Moderato Charger. 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.
"CO ERA N"
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 ficat-class order.
For further Particulars, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY, Chip Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.
Ilongkong, October 15, 1878.
#0
OKE
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA
CAPITAL..................
......................................... £800,000, RESERVE FUND....... ........................................ £150,000.
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
กายะ grants Drafts on London and the
Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange and contacts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATEN OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON Dr. POSITI
On CURRERE Accounts, 2 per cent, per aunum on the daily telence
Ox FIXED Deposite,
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per sazum.
6
12"
4 per cent.
b per cent.
"i
jal
Fbega to anpouses to the Community Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &c, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1876.
NOTICE
AX D FOR SALE,
no15
TAR
IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel,
Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE,
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE st
HEREAS it having become known to the
WProprietors of DR BusGHT'S PHOSPHOD THE
that a worthless imitation, bearing a similar Leme, is exported to India, China, &5., and endeavoured to he foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially cantion them against thin
compound and request their most careful attention to the following distinctive characteristics of Dr Bright's (the only genuine) Phoeployat Dy Bright's Phosphodyne is sold
Ist
only in cases. 2nd--the words "Dr Bright's Phospho- dynt are clearly blown in each bottle. Brd.The Registered Trade Mark and Day Rates, lo FIRST-CLASS Signature of Patentee are printed on
the label of every case. GUDOWNS, under European supervision; 4th.-Directions for use in all the following and VESSELS Discharged alongside the
languages are enclosed in each case---. WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick English, French, German, Italian, Datch, despatch.
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, MEYER & Co,
Turkish, Persian, Hindostani, Madrasse, Bengalse, Chinese, and Japanese. Proprietors,
no28 Without which none can POSSIBLY
be Genuine.
Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLOR I'D A WATER.
CAUTION.
Apply at the GAS WORKS, West Point. IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA
A. NEWTON, Manager.
Hongkong, November 5, 1878,
NOW BEADY.
jei
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT, Parte I. and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Bro., pp. 404.-By EENEST JOHN BEL Ph.D. Tübingen,
Price: FIVE DOLLARS, OF TWO DOLLARS.
AND A HALF por Parti
To be had from Mean Lane, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mossra KELLY & WAL, Shanghal
Hongkong, March 1, 1878,
FOR SALE.
TAVING Learned that Large Quantities WATER have recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Publio 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.
Mesara MELOHERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong.
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is the Only Reliable Remedy for NERVOUS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS FUNCTIONAL. DERANGEMENTS. ** DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is
AND ALL
patronised by the Aristocracy and the Elite, extensively used in the Army and Navy, and strongly recommended by the leading Medical Practitioners.
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe, In India, China, &e, DR. BRIGHT'S PHOS. PHODYNE is generally sold at an advance on the English Price.
The high Estimation in which PHOSPHORUS LANMAN & KEMP.
is held is unquestionably due to its administra New York, July 9, 1878.
no20 ilon, in this form. Therefore
باد
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION;
ASK FOR
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE And do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangerous Imitation.
CAUTION TO MEDICINE VENDORS.
V.
日七十月十年寅戊
Entertainment.
GARRISON
R.
THEATRE.
THE BAND AMATEURS OF HER MAJESTY' 74TH HIGHLANDERS will give a
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE THIS & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS,
11th and 13th Instant, [FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. The Performance will commence with a Consdy, in Two Acta, by PELAAM HARDWICKE, E., Entitled:
"A BACHELOR OF ARTS" To conclude with a Farcical Extravaganza, in One Act, by -Mesaro BROUGH and HALLIDAY, Entitled
"THE COLLEEN BAWN
SETTLED AT LAST."
Doors Open at 8.50; Curtain to rise at 9.1
PRICES OF ADMISSION: Reserved Seats
1 DOLLAR Front Seats,* *-
.......50 CENTS. Back Seats 25 CENTS. Tickets may be obtained from
D. WISHART, Band Sergeant, Manager.
Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
Shipplar.
Steamers.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship
"GLENROY,” Captain DONALDSON, will be despatched for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the 12th Instant, at 3 o'clock p,m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
no12 Hongkong, November 7, 1878. FOR SWATÓW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
"DOUGLAS".
will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNES.
DAY, the 13th Instant, at Daylight. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 9, 1878.--
FOR HOIHOW. The Steamship
no18
"ALBAY," Capt. F. Asaros, will be de Bpatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 13th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
no13 Hongkong, November 9, 1878. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
* VENICE,"
P. RHODE, Commander, will MERCE leave for the above Ports un THURSDAY, the 14th Instant, at 3 o'clock
Afternoon,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 4 1 British Bark "GLAMIS,"
Captain ROLLO, will load here for the abore Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK
The 1British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY,"
до20
Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 Germon Bark
"NIAGARA,"
PAULSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Flongkong, November 2, 1878.
FOR CALLAO.. The British Burk
"LORD MACAULAY" MONKMAN, Mastor, having a large portion of hor Cargo engaged, will have quick despatol.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ua Hongkong, October 28, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"MARK FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the abova Port, and will
have anick despatch........ For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON. The British Ship
"SIR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO. FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dospatah,*****
For Freight, apply tong
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1978
FOR HAMBURG,
The 3/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load hero for the above fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
Notices to Consignees,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
THE S. S. Glenroy having arrived from
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. The above Ports, Consignees of Cargo Hongkong, November 6, 1878.
no14 are hereby informed that their Goods
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamchip
"JAPAN," Captain T. S. GARDNER, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 14th Instant, at S c'alouk p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
no14 Hongkong, November 6, 1878.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
j
The Company's Steamship
ANADYR," Commandant DE BUTLER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europo
L. HENNEQUIN, Actg. Agent.
SIXTH BETURN of CAPITAL' at
The Trade Marky Tabel &e of DB. Hongkong, November 8, 1878, the Rate of TWO TALLS per BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE are duly entured SHARE will be made to Shareholders of
MASTY and Sails Complete, and also Record on the 11th October, Payable at et Stationers' Hell, London, and ste slog re-
NOPEN BAILING BOAT, with can be used for Pulling Bix Oars
BUILT EXPRABALY FOR REGATTA, For Particular, apply to
T. ANTHONY & O Hongkong, October 18, 1878,
WASHING BOOKS, (In English and Chinese.) TXVASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the tire of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office. Price, $1 each.
CHINA MAIL Office,
-heroby warnett Chemists and Draggists are the Office of the Laggidstore, on MON Elstered in the Chief Cities of the World:
that legal proceedings will be immediately in- DAY, the lat October.
Warrants will then be delivered by the stituted by the Authorised Agents, against any Undersigned to Shareholders, or their perean or persons selling Frendulent Imitations lawful representatives, on presentation of of DR. BRIGHT'S (the only gunning) PHUS.
PHODYNE, from this date, 1st October, 1878, Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 11th to the lat October, Inclusivo,
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators, Shanghal, October §, 1878, old
SAILOR'S HOME,
NY Cast-off Ozoratas, Books, or A PAPSES will be thankfully received at the Sallor's Home, West Polak
Hongkong, July 36, 1878,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MERSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS
with the exception of Opium-are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whenoo and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obta" ned. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 2 o'clock To-day,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 14th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
nolt Hongkong, November 7, 1878, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND BINGAPORE.
HK S. 5.Penice having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Ustgo are hereby requested to send in their Blik of Lading to the Undersigned for countere signature, and to take immediate delivery of theft Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Condigness' rick and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
no13 Hongkong, November 6, 1878. FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
BR Stasmably Japan, Captais 1, 6, GARDNER, baring arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' riak
The Company's Steamship.
"VOLGA," Commandant Row, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French and expense, Mall from Etrops.
L. HENNEQUIN, Acty. Agent Hongkong, November 9, 1978,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.) -
Agents, Hongkong, November B, 1878,