THE
CHINA
Established February,
1845.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping
Vol. XXXIV. No. 4798. BETA-+$^tto^T-✯ HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.
AGENTS. FOR THE CHINĂ MAIL.
LONDON :—F, ALOLs, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, Gone STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill. Goxuan & Goron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. Baths, HINDÝ & Co., *, Old Jewry, 8.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 184, Leadenhall Birect
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEOK DE ROSKY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:ÁNDREW WIND, 183, Nas-
Ray Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mol bourne and Sydney.
for sale.
RECENTLY ARRIVED,
FOR SALE.
HEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
STRAWBERRIES.
„TEVEBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS.
French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSARD FISH. Very Fine WHISKY,
K." BOURBON
፡፡
SAN FRANCISCO and American-Ports FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN
generally :—Bxax & BLACK, San Fran- | BOTTLES or ONE POUND,
C$500.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 Ib., 2 lbs., and 4 lbs.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITE-SAYLE & Co Square, Singapore, Q, HEINZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA; Macao, Mesurs A, A. DE MELLO |
& Co. Bwatow, Camperth 4 00. Amoy, WILSON, NIOHOLLS & Co. Fooches, Hapan & Co. Shanghai, LARS, CRAWFORD & Co., and KILLT
WALEH. Yokohama, Lazz, Unaw-in Kits. FORD & Co.
-Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITA35,000,000 Dollars BESERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman W..H, FORBES, Esq.
ADAM LIND, Røg.! WILHELM REINÉES,
Esq
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Haq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,
W. 8. YOUNG, Esq.
Chier ManagER,
Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKE38-London and County
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Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annuta on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits --
For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent.
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LOUAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the obief 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.)
At 8 months' notice 8% per annum.
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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
For Sale.
EX LATE
LETTSS DRAUGHT ALE,
ARRIVALS,
BARS'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PARTAGA'R 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 Suit or Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulsters. ·
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latest Edition.
KELLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS,
DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF REFERENCE.
TODDY KETTLES.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY, HOLD STORES,
SADDLERY...
SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.
GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS. NEW SEASON'S APPLES.
THE NEWEST NOVELS.
RED HEART RUM.
SHOOTING BOOTS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES,
COD FISH, &߻y-&o.-
| FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes,
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and
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FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted 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 s. up to 18 out. Bách.
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 BOOTS, &c., 40,, do,
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions.
MAIL.
List.” Published every Evening.
日九十月十年寅戊 PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE.
HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE DAVID ROBERT FENTON CRAWFORD in our Shanghai Firm, CEASED on 31st March last
LANE, CRAWFORD & 0%. - Shanghal, October 10, 1878. no34
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
HONGKONG AGENCY.
BOM This Date until further notice, FRO
M: L HENNEQUIN will assume the Management of the Company's Offico
H. DE POUEY, Agent.
at this Port.
Hongkong, November 1, 1878.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAbsents of the Undersigned, Mr
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
Intimations.
·G. FALCONER & CO., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS, TO
AND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 21, 1878.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
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HL E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, B. E. AD- MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H, I, E. The Grand Duge Alexis of Russia.
Intimations.
MOORE & Co., "VARIETY STORE," NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS,
No. 42, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
B. ROGERS bege to say that he
onow, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st.
DIntends VISITING AMOY and FGO-
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
NOTICE. TROM the 1st oF OCTOBRE, DE EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN's Roán CENTRAL, over the
Hongkong, Beptember 28, 1878.
Tule the press burbulltepe MDICAL HAL
otally for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the heati LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. light throughout all the Hours of the Day Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR SALE.
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER
GULL,"
THE SEA
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 Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boller being in first-class order.
ALHO
The Schooner
"CO ERA N"
134 tons register, built at Slagspore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Toak, with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April last, and is now in first-class order.
For further Particulare, apply to
MORRIS AND RAY, Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be scen
Hongkong, Oetobar 16, 1878.) no15
Entertainment.
tf.
G
ARRISON
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
$
£800,000,
CAPITAL..........Arteri RESERTE FUNDjame
Bankers,
R.
is Open from 8 o'Clock a m. until 5 o'clock p.m., under the personal Management of b. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties.
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC I
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE,
In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges.name, in exported to India, China, &c., and
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, September 19, 1878-
'HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
~OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
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, Angust 28, 1878,
n028
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDÀ WATER.
CAUTION.
THEATRETTAVING Learned that Large Quantities
THE BAND AMATEURS or HER MAJESTY'S 76TH HIGHLANDERS will give a
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
of IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA WATER have recently been Imported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing my that does not bear the name MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label. Bach Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which the worda LANMAN KEMP,
Menara MELCHERS & Cò, are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong.
£150,000. THIS EVENING,EW YORK" in Water Mark.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK, THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HonaRoxa ТВЕ
granta Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE POSİZ.
On Current Accounts, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balanso,
ON FIXED DETONIJ.
For 6 months, 8 per cent, per annum,
#
4 per cent.
+1
6 per cent.
**
jal
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and Chines:) WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use Ladies and Gentlemen, are new ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each,
CHERA MAIL Ofice,
13th Instant,
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSEG.
The Performance will commence with a Comedy, in Two Acts, by PELHAM HARDWICKE, E, Entitled:
"A
BACHELOR OF ARTS"
To conclude with a Farcical Extravaganza, in One Act, by MenarŠ BROUGE and HALLIDAY,
Entitled
"THE COLLEEN BAWN
SETTLED AT LAST,"
LANMAN & KEMP. New York, July 9, 1878.
no20
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
117HEREAS it having become known to the Proprietors of Da BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE that a worthless imitation, bearing a similar endearonrod to be foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright's Phosphodyns, they feel it dus to the public to specially caution thart against
this
compound and request their most reful attention to the following distinctive carefal characteristics of Dz Bright's (the only genuine) Phosphodynot
Ist.That Dr Bright's Phosphodyne is cold
only in cases,
Bad. The words "Dr Bright's Phospho- " are clearly blowii în each bottle.
3rd.-
ROM Thin Date, and during the
REGINALD DIGBY STARKEY is autho- rized to Act as AGENT for the Company in Hongkong.
J. KENNARD DAVIS, Agent, Hongkong, October 15, 1878.
noli
NOTICE. HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr TH
ARTHUR CHART in our Firm CEASED on the B1st December last.
J. INGLIS & Co. Hongkong, June 13, 1878, do18
NOTICE.
FR NG MEI KUM otherwise called
Partner in our Firm from the 2nd February, 1878,
MNG-HOK MUN is admitted a
TACK MEE, HOP KEE HONG,
No. 9 & 11, Bonham Strand West. Hongkong, September 30, 1878.
NOTICE.
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of
the late Mr. NG SIN FOO otherwise called NO HOK SEE in our Firm CEASED from the 2nd February, 1878.
TACK MEE, HOP KEE HONG,
No. 9 & 13, Banham Strand West." Hongkong, September 30, 1878.30
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
The Registered Trade Mark and Signatura of Patentee are printed on THURSDAY, the label of every case. 4th.---Directions for use in all the following Afternoon,
languages are enclosed in each case— English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian, Hindostani, Madresse, Bengaloo, Chinese, and Japanese. Without which none can FOSSIBLY be Genuine.
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is the Only Reliable Remedy for NERVOUS AND LIVER COMPLAINTS.
AND ALL
FUNCTIONAL DERANGEMENTS. ** DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE AS patronised by the Aristocracy and the Elite, extensively used in the Army and Nary, and strongly recommended by the leading Medica! Practitioners,
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicins Tendors throughout the Globe.
In India, Chins, o., DR. BRIGHT'S PHOS. PHODYNE is generály sold at an advanes on the English Prise.
The high Estimation in which FxORPHORIS balá is unquestionably due to its administre• Hon, in this form, Therefore
ASK FOR DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE And do not be persuaded to take any Useless and Possibly Dangerous Imitation.
CAUTION TO MEDICINE VENDORS, SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL at
the Rate of TWO TAELS per The Trade Mark, Label, đá..., of DA, SHARE will be made to Shareholders of BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODENE are duly entered Resörd on the 11th October, Fayable at at Stationers' Hall, London, and are also re- the Office of the Liquidators, on MON-gistered in the Chief Cities of the World, DAY, the 21st October,
Doom Open at 8.30) Curtain to riso at E, Warrants will then be delivered by the
PRICES OF ADMISSION I.
Reserved Seats,.maidon 1 DozLÁR. Front Feats,...50 CENTS.. Back Seatériel:25′′OBATS. Tickets may be obtained from
D. WISHART, Band Surgeant, “Manager: Hongkong, November 13, 1878.
Vedersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will he ULOSED from the 11th to the Zlat October, ineludive,
By Order,
Chetalsis and Drugglets are hereby warned that legal-proceedings will be immediately ter stated by the Authorised Agents, against any person or persons selling Fraudulent Imitations of DR. BRIGHT'S (the caly genuine) FEOS. VHODYNE, from this date, 1pt October, 1579.
SAILOR'S HOME,
NY Cast-off Otorra, Books, OF BUSSELL & Co., A
PAFEES will be thankfully received Liquidators, at the Bailor's Home, West Polak
pol4 Hongkong, July 30, 1878.
Shanghel, October 9, 1870,
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
VENICE,"
P. RaoBE, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on
the 24th Instant, at 3 o'clock
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
no14 Hongkong, November 6, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE PENANG AND
CALOUTTA The Steamship
JAPAN,"
Captain T. 8. GARDNER, Will be despatched for the abovo
Ports on THURSDAY, the 14th Inatant, at 3 o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agenta,
Hongkong, November 6, 1878,
NOTICE.
nolé
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
· PAQUEBOT FOSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"ANADYE," Commandant DE BUTLER, will bo despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,
L. HENNEQUIN,.......
Aolg. Agent, Hongkong, November 8, 1878.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"VOZGA," Commandant Rolland, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the nazt. French Mall from Extrops.
L. HENNEQUIN, Actg. Agent, Hongkong, November 8, 1878,
Shipping.
Steamers.
THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAM CO., LIMITED.
The Sicamer
"NORMANBY;" Captain ELLIS, will be de apatched for SYDNEY and MELBOURNE (Direct), on FRIDAY, the 15th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
no15
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & 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
"MENMUIR,"
(expected about the 18th Instant), will be despatched as above on about the 30th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Porte, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI, The Chartered Steamahlp
"MECUA,"
› Captain MORNEY, due hers about the 18th instant, will be despatched as above early in December,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, November 11, 1878,
Sailing Vessels,
FOR MELBOURNE & DUNEDIN (N.Z.)
The British Barque
***** HOTSPUR,"
Capt. Shaw, will have a quick despatch for the above Porta.
Fur Freight, Apply to:
Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
ROZARIO & Co.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 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.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Bark
LIZZIE PERRY,”- Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
"
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1678.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 German Bark....
**NIAGARA,
PAULSEN, Mastor, will load hers for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, November 2, 1878..
FOR CALLAO, The British Burk
"LORD MACAULAY," MONKMAN, Blastor, baving a large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C‰. Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,"
DEXTER, Master, will load bera for the above Portį and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
:
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.*
FOR LONDON, The British Ship.
*8IR CHARLES NAFTER," GRO, FRENUE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878: D
FOR HAMBURG, Y. 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
مرده
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C
Hongkong, July 30, 1878,