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THE
CHINA
Established
February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."
Vor. XXXIV. No.4807. 號九十月一十年八十七百八千一莫
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F. Alean, 8, Clement's Lyric
Lombard Street, GROBCE STIERT &
Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTON, Laidgate Oirous, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co,,, Old Jewry, E,C. SAMURI DHOO & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhali Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSKY,
19, Rue Monuseùr, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Na
και Βιταστα
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTCH, Mol- bourne, and Bydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally:-BRAN & BLACK, San Fran
GIGD
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co Square, Singapors. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Munila.
CHINA-Macao, Mösers A. A, DR MELLO & Co. Bwatow, CAMPBELL &
WILSON, NICHOLLE & Co. mwy Fouches, HEDOX & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY
"For Nale.
FOR SALE.
TINE NEW FIGS, direct from Smyrna.
IN
Brazil and Barcelona NUTS. LETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.
Central and Pin Fire CARTRIDGE
CASES.
CLOTH and FELT GUN-WADS, American PARLOUR and COOKING STOVES.
COAL SCUTTLES, new-designs. FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. COCOA MATTING.
TAPESTRY CARPET. DOOR MATS.
California LAMBSWOOL BLANKETS. WHITNEY BLANKETS.
REP and other TABLE COVERS, Fancy Patterns.
TABLE LINEN. Fine TURKISH TOWELS.
LINEN SHEETING
& WALSH Yokohama, LANE, CRAWLINEN. FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND...1,200,000 Dollars.
COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SAɛɛOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman--W. H. FORBES, Haq. E.R. BELILIOS, Erg A, MOITER, Esq. HL. DALRYMPLE, WILELE RAINERS,
Esq. Esq.
W. 8. Youro, Esq. H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon, W. KESWICK,
CHIEF MANAGER. “ Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,London and County
Bank;
HONGKONG,
*INTEREST ALLOWED.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1878,
For Sale.
CHRISTMAS
PLUM PUDDINGS.
STORE
-AND- PRESENTS.
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
MINCEMEAT.
SMYRNA FIGS."-
ELVAS PLUMS.
CRYSTALLISED FRUITS.
DRAGEES.
French and English BONBONS.
CHOCOLATE for DESSERT.
ASSORTED COSAQUES,
TELEPHONE CRACKERS. CONFERENCE CRACKERS.
AQUARIUM CRACKERS. French and English TOYS. MECHANICAL TOYS,
DOLLS, in latest Parisian-Costumes.
SWIMMING DOLLS.
DOLLS' PORTMANTEAUX.
DANCING and WALKING DOLLS."
PUNCH and JUDY SHOW. ROCKING HORSES.
PILLOW MUSICAL BOXES.
GREEN and MARONE REP. FLANNEL SHIRTINGS. FANCY FLANNEL for Gents'. Suits. NAVY BLUE SERGE,
CLOTH TROWSER LENGTHS, Assorted Pattorna.
ALBUMS, in great variety. CRUMB BRUSHES and TRAYS. CHUD'S CASH ́and DEED BOXES, VEYRON'S AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINES.
COFFEE ROASTERS. TREMBLING CALL BELLS, -
IMPERIAL TRACING CLOTH.
DESSERT, DINNER and BREAK-
FAST SERVICES.
TEA and DINNER SETS.
NOAH'S ARKS.
WHEELBARROWS.
GUNS and SWORDS.
SPADES and PAILS.
BARREL ORGANS,
Franch ALBUMS.
LADIES' DRESSING CASES.
Published every Evening.
日六初月一十年寅戊
1
Auctions.
--PUBLIC AUCTION,
Ttructions from Messto, BIRLEY
HE Undersigned have received in- FOR
& Co. to sell by Public Auction, by Order of the Mortgagnes, on or about. the 20TH JANUARY, 1879, the 1st Class IRON SCREW STEAMSHIP "AMERICA,"
of 568 Tong Net Registor, Built in 1873 by Messrs. J. and R. SWAN, of Dumbar ton, and Engined by Messrs. ToD and MCGREGOR, of Glasgow, with Compound Vertical Direct-Acting Surface-Condens ing Engines of 90 Horse-Power (nominal), working up to 450 H.-P. effectual; Con. sumption of Coal (Cardiff), about 8 Tons; Speed, about 8 Kaots; Capacity of Bunkers, 180 Tons; Diameter of Cylin ders, 25 and 48 inches; Boiler Multitu bular; Length 210 feet 3 in.; Breadth, extreme, 26 feet 7 in.; Depth of Hold, Tonnage Deck to Ceiling, 20 feet 9 is.; Spar Deck, Deck to Deck, 6 feet 7 in.; Draft, light, & feet.; loaded, 17 feet,; D. W. Capacity, including Bunkers, 1,100 Tons, or 16,500 Picula exclusive of Bun- kere; Class. Lloyda 90 A1; Water Ballast; Tween Decks laid; 3-Steam- Winches, and HARFIELD'S Patent Wind lass; Saloon amidships for 10 Cabin Passengers and Cabin aft, for 3. Boilers
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES.retubed in Hongkong in June, and the
WORK BASKETS and BOXES.
LADIES' COMPANIONS. PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, CARD RECEIVERS. STATUETTES.
Bohemian FLOWER VASES. Pharoah WRITING CABI ETS. SCENT CASES in Volvat and Crystal. RUSSIA POCKET-BOOKS. MOROCCO CIGAR CASES. Electro-Pisted SCISSORS in Cases.
BIBLES.
TABLE GLASSWARE, of every De PAINT BOXES, Fitted. scription.
FOLDING CHAIRS.
CIGARS, CIGARETTES,
KELLY'S FAMOUS CUT TOBACCOS. HOUSEHOLD STORES, of every De- scription.
CLARET in Casks. MALT. · HOPE. CAUSTIC SODA, CANADIAN
POTASH,
CARBOLIC ACID, CHLORYDE OF LIME. &c., &c., &c.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.
ON Current Deposit Account at the nate Hongkong, November 16, 1878.
balance.
per per annum on the daily
For Fixed Deposits :-
D
For 3 months, 3 per cont. per annum,
6
13
FJ
4 per cent.
3
13
73
1237
5 per cent,
*
11
LOCAL BILLS DISUNTED. 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, November 26, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
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(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATKS OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED
DEPOSITY.
At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.
6
JJ
17
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4%
12
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12
23
>3
5% 11
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On Darrent Accounts at Rates which
can be ascertained at their Office,
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 23, 1878.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
HAVE JUST LANDED, AND ARE NOW SELLING Ex "Belgic" from San Francisco, The following Seasonable Stores of the Finest Quality.
MONGUES AND SOUNDS.
WRITE FISH. PICKEREL-
TROUT.
BALMON BELLIES.
HALIBUT FİNS.
HOLLAND HERRINGS.
EAST SCALE HERRINGS.
SMOKED SALMON,
SMOKED BELF.
RELIABLE BACON.
STAR HAMS. CHEESE,
KEG BUTTER.
ROLL BUTTER,
NEW COD FISH.
BONELESS COD FISHL
C. R. SALMON,
BEEF TONGUES. GREEN PEAS.
LIMA BEANS,
STRING BEANS.
GREEN CORN.
CAVIAR GLASS. PECAN NUTS,
PEA NUTS.
HONEY
CORNED BEEF.
OYSTERS.
LOBSTERS.
ORACKERS.
GOLDEN GATE FLOUR. Bongkong, November 28, 1878.
NOTIOR.
TOILET BOTTLES and VASES.
ANEROIDS.
CROCODILE SCENT CASES.
CIGAR BOXES.
WRITING DESKS.
MEERSCHAUM PIPES.
LATEST DESIGNS in Electra-Plated WARE. MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOKS.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
&o.,
ko.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, November 20, 1878.
G.
Intimations.
NOTICE
FALCONER & Co. beg to ap-
nounce that, during DECEMBER and
JANUARY Next, they will offer their Large And Magnificent Stock of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, &o., &c., Considerably under the Usual Prices.
Shortly expected from Erigland, an Elegant ASSORTMENT of SILVER CUPS, suitable for REGATTA OF RAGE MEETINGS.
Hongkong, November 26, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
fel
R. ROGERS has Returned and is
Now Ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS
at No. 7, ABEUTENOT ROAD.
Hongkong, November 23, 1878.
NOTICE,
TAROM the lar or OCTOBRE,
G
Entertainment.
7.
ARRISON
R.
THEATRE.
THE BAND AMATEURS or HER MAJESTY'S 74TH HIGHLANDERS will, by kind permission of Colonel Jago, give a
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
ON
Wednesday Evening, the 4th December, 1878.
(By Special Request) The Performance will commence with, a Comedy, in Two Acts, by PELHAM HARDWICER, Esq., Entitled:
A BACHELOR OF ARTS."
To conclude with a Faroical Extravaganza, in Ons Act, by BROUGH and ĦALLIDAY,
Entitled :
Moss
Da EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, "THE COLLEEN BAWN No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
HUTCHING
F. begs to announce to the Community
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &,
SETTLED AT LAST"
Hull and Machinery now in first-class order,
Spare Engine Gear and Coal to be SOLD SEPARATELY,
For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. BIRLEY & Co., or the AUCTION EERS, where Inventory and Plan of the Vessel can be seen.
TERMS OF SALE,-Hálf Cash on fall of the hammer. The Balance on completion of Transfer, expenses of which are to be borne by the Purchaser. The Ship and Inventory, with all faults and errors of description, to be at the Purchaser's risk at fall of the hammer.
HUGHES & LEGGE, Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 18, 1878. ja20
shipping. Steamers.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
""PEI HO,” Commandant PASQUALINI, will be despatched for SHANGHAT
L. BENNEQUIN, TO-MORROW, the 30th Instant, at 9 a.m.
Actg. Agent. Hongkong, November 29, 1878.
FOR AMOY.
The Steamship
"DIAMANTE," Captalu THEBAVD, will be de- spatched for the above Port
on SATURDAY, the 30th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1878,
no30
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
"NAMOA;"
Capt. WESTORY, will be de- spatched for the above Porta on SUNDAY, the 1st December, at Day- | light
"For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
dol
Doors Open at 8.80; Curtain to rise at .(Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and
FRIDES OF ADMISSION!
Reserved Seats........... 1 DOLLAR. Front Seats,... 50 CENTS. Back Seats,... 25. Canta,
de from 1st October, and trusts that they may Tickets may be obtained from
grant him their support.
S the Weather is now favourable, the
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSA Undersigned is Prepared to SUPPLY
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITALA+++ṣes
BESERYE FUND..........
£800,000. ..... £150,000
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
ME THE BANK'S BRANCH IS BONGONG Drafts on London and the Chlef Commercial places in Enrope and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business
RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DI .Posts.
On CURRENT AUGUSTA, 2 pòr cant. per anbum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 8 months, & per cont. per annuifi.
6
#
é por cont.
12
B per cont
his former CUSTOMERS with the follow Ing ITEMS now in Seasonal
ROAST BEEF.
CORNED BEEF.
CORNED TONGUES.
PICKLED PORK.
MUTTON.
GAME PIEE,
PORK PIES.
"SAUSAGES,
GAME and
VEGETABLES.
All of the tery Best Quality. Any Orders I may be favoured with wi!! be immediately stunded to and forwarded by the First Opportunity
W. HOPKINS,
2,Tientsin Bead, Shanghai
det Shanghai, November 28, 1878.
MOORE & 60., VARIETY STORE” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONÍSTS, No. 62, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
SHOPWELLINGTON STREET, Opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, ta
H. E. SIE ARTHUR KENNEDY, B. E. AD MIRAL ALFBED P. RYDER, AND TO B.LH, THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia,
THE Spacious Pretpless being built espe
eially for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Day is Open from 8-o'Olooks a.m. until 6 o'clock
D. WISHART, Band Sergeant, Manager. Hongkong, November, 27, 1878.
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
deB
HE Undersigned has received instrus- tions from H. M. Naval Store keeper, to sell by Public Auction, on TUESDAY,
the 3rd December, 1878, at 11 o'cook a.m., at H. M. NAVAL YARD,——
SUNDRY CONDEMNED NAVAL and VICTUALLING STORES, Com- prising
Old Wrought and Cast Iron.
B. under the personal Management of Old Winch, Canvas and Leather
b. K. Grifßith, who has introduced all the
latest novelties.
ENLARGEMENTS
AND
REDUCTIONS.
In a Suparlor Style at Moderate Chargea. STUDIO, QUEEN's Bob,
Nearly opposits The Hongkong Betch
Hongkong, September 18, 1978.
Hoses, Lanterne, Glam, White and Painted Canvas,
Old Boilers, Boats, de, &ei Sundry Provisions, and Clothing, 10 Haly's Screw Jacks
koj
did.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government & Leštanser. ; Hongkong, November 18, 1876.
taking through Cargo and Passengers to New Zealand,)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"MENMUIR," Captain DARE, B.N.1., will be despatobed as above on MONDAY, the 2nd December, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, November 27, 1878,
dež
FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND
ALLOGO.
The Steatiship
"OYPHRENES" expected bëre on or about the Suth Instant, will have imme diate despatch for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Acents Hongkong, November 20, 1878. 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 & FIJI,
The Chartered Steamship
MECOA,"
Captain Money, duo here about the 18th instant, will
65 despatched as above early in December,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.
Hongkong, November 11, 1878,
PRICE, $24, PER ANNUM
shipping. Sailing Vessels.
MELBOURNE & DUNEDIN (N.Z.)-
The British Barque
“HOTSPUR,”
Capt. SHAW, will have a quick despatch for the above Ports.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 3/3 L. 1. 1. Swedish Bark “ALMA,"
79. OHLSSON, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, November 21, 1878.
FOR LONDONA (If sufficient inducement offers.)
The d 1 British Ship
"COMMISSARY,”
A. Morison, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Bongkong, November 16, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 Brittab Ship
***MIN-Y-DON," Captain LESLIE, will fad here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"MONETA;"
Capt. BISSET, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
1.20
The 4 1 American Bark.
AMY TURNER" Captain NEWELL, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY,"
de26
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 A1 German Bark
"NIAGARA,”
PAULSEN, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O Hongkong, November 2, 1878.
FOR CALLAO. The British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY," MONEMAN, Master, having a large portion of her Gurga engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
Thod 1 British Ship
MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN, & O Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
FOR LONDON, The British Ship
"SIR CHARLES. NAPIER,” Gso. FRENUR, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,.......... For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORF & ( Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
have
FOR HAMBURG.
The 8/3 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO:"
STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above l'ort, and will quick despatch.me
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN &
Hongkong, July 30, 1878,