THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXV. No. 4915. 號八月四年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE` CHINA MAIL.
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LONDON :-F. Acean, 8, Clemenťa Lune, Lombard Street, Groner StaKET & Co., 80, Cornhill. Gondor & Gozon, Ludgate Circus, E. G. Bates, Hindi & Co., 4, Old Fotory, H.O. SMUEL: DELOON & Co., 160 & 184, Isadenħall Bireet.
For Sale.'
TUGENE
FOR SALE, RIMMEL'S TROPICAL FLOWER WATER.
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PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROANT, SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris,
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIRD, 193, Na-
nu Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & Goron, Mel- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally:-BeaN & BLACK, Son Fran-
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :--SAXLE & Co, Square, Singapore, C. HEINZER & Co., Manila,
CHINA:Macao, Mesats A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Bwatow, CAMPBELL & Co, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fouchow, Bees & Co. Shanghai, “LASS, ÓRAWFORD & Co., and KxY * Wise. Yokohama, Lane, ChAW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Paid-up Capital,..............5,000,000 Dollars, BRIERTE FUND.......................1,300,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman---W. H. FOEBEN, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. Keswick.
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILDELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Faq.
H. HOFPIUS, Esq.
A. VOLVER, Esq
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VOGEL & Co., Sole Agents for China.
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FOR SALE,
Established February, 1843,
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List," Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1879.
Intimations.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
CHRISTY'S SUMMER STRAW and FELT HATS,
日七十月三年外己
Intimations.
NOTICE,
Estate of JAMES GYE, Medical Attend- ant at the Chiuoso Government Coal Mine, near Kelung, Deceased, LAIMS against the above Estate should
later than the 15th day of April, 1879,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 1 American Back “PENOBSCOT,”
Capt. Curran, will load here
es for the above Port, and will
EILWOOD'S EXTRA LIGHT PATENT AIR CHAMBER HELMETS. Lodged with the Undersigned not have quick despatuli,
A. FRATER,
H. B, M.'s Consul,
H. B. M.'s Contulate,
Tamsay, 12th March, 1879,
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FRENCH LIGHT SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES, CANTAR SHOES, ELECTRO-PLATED ICE BAILS, ICE TONGS, ICE SHOVELS, ICE PITCHERS.
The Now ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS for Kerosine, perfectly sзfo.
ELECTRO-PLATED CIGAR LAMPS, LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS.
POCKET SIPHONIAS and WATERPROOF COATS.
AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS, PERFUMERY and TOILET SOAPS INDIA. RUBBER AIR BEDS, CUSHIONS and PILLOWS.
The New CHIT BOOKS, MAPS OF AFGHANISTAN.
CAFETIERES. COCOA-NUT MATTING & MATS.
New SCARVES, BRACES and COLLARS. aple The PATENT LIFE JACKETS and SWIMMING BELTS.
MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES. DE LA Rug's and AMERICAN Toturning about lat November,
AE British Barque RIFLEMAN, Capt. Bishop, will be told by Public Auction at SAIGON, on the 16th Instant.
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, April 5, 1879.
Intimations,
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
HE departures of the 8. 8, IOHANG will be from Hongkong at 8 a.id, on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR. DAYS and from Canton at 8.30 A.M., on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRI. DAYS in each week, commencing from Canton on MONDAY, the 7th Inst, until further notice.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agosta, Hongkong, April ö, 1879.
OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL 8. S.
COMPANY.
NOTICE,
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FROM and after this date, Mr H. M.
ROAD HOT AN AGENT
F. D. SASSOON, Esqof the above Company. W. S. Yourd, Esq.
CHIE MANAGER.
Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Fag.
MANAGER,
G, B. EMORY,
Agent.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
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OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
Shanghal,........EWEN CAMERON, EM authorized to SIGN BILLS Of TR A. M. ROZA PEREIRA, is hereby LONDON BANKERS.-London and County LADING by the Company's Steamers.
E. M. BLANCHARD,
Acting Agent.
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
¡N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cont. per annum on the dally
ON
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 3 per cant per annum,
6
11
12
4 per cent..
6 per cent.
LOGAL: BIELLS DRCOUNTED,
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Credits granted on approved Securities, and avery description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chiel Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerios, China aud Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Blangkong, February 15, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
Incorpented by Royal Charter.)
RATES OF INTRES ALLOWED ON FIXED
At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum,
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Hongkong, April 1, 1879,
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
PROBATE JURISDIQTION.
In the Goods of Woo SING, Deceased,
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YUNG WOH, Doo CHOY,
3)
is in ance with the Provisions of Ordin ance No. 9 of 1870, Section 3, an Order has been made by the Honorable Sir JOHN SMALE, Knight, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for CREDITORS and UTHERS to send in their OLAIMS against the above Estates to WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of April, 1879, on or before which date, all Claims must be proved, otherwise, they will not be included in the Scheme of Diviston.
All Persons indebted to the said Estates, are required to make immediate Payment
C: B. PLUNKET, Official Administrator.
to
Hongkong, April 7, 1879.
NOTICE
aple
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
On Current Accounts at Rates which At the Rats of TWO TABLS per N EIGHTH RETURN of CAPITAL
SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record on the 3rd April, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on WED. NESDAY, the th April.
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 28, 1878,
Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. Share Certificates for Endorsement,
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
Reserve Fund,nanananan
Bankers
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE CITY BANK,
THE
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 3rd to the 5th April, inclusive.
By Order,
PLAYING CARDS.
The Celebrated HUNYADI JANOS MINERAL WATER,
SPRATT'S FIBRINE DOG BISCUITS MAGNIFYING GLASSES,
DOG COLLARS.
MAPS OF CHINA.
A Large COLLECTION OF WORKS ALBUMS,
OF REFERENCE. FAMILY SCALES. OVERLAND TRUNKS..
SCRAP BOOKS, SHIPMAN'S OFFICE FILES. COPYING PRESSES.
OLARETS, SAUTERNES AND OTHER LIGHT SUMMER WINES. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, April 2, 1879.
EIGHT PER CENT. SILVER LOAN
OF
THE CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT,
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DENTAL NOTICE
ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 29, 1879.
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FOR VICTORIA (VANCOUVER'S
ISLAND).
The 41 American Bark
"THOS. FLETCHER,” Capt. PENDLETON, will load here for the above Port, and
Ding the Summer Months, leaving will have quick despatch,
HONGKONG on the lat of April next, and
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
NOTICE,
TROM- the 1sr br OCTOBEL
FDE EASTLACKE will receive his
PATIENTS at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALI
Hongkong, September 29, 1878.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
(HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY OF Mr WILLIAM SALWAY in our Firm CEASED on the 1st Instant. Mr W. WILSON will Sign the Firm in Liqulda- tion,
WILSON & BALWAY,
Architects, do,
Authorized by Imperial Decree dated the 14th Day of the Ninth Moon of the Fourth TITH Reference to the above, I have
Year of Kwong-Sil (9th October, 1878.)
Halquan Taels 1,750,000==Skangbai Taels 1,949,500 Stock,
In Bords of Shanghai Taels 500 each, bearing Interest from 11th April, 1879. The First Instalment of Interest being payable on 5th October, 1879, in HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI.
The Bonds are redeemable at PAR WITHIN SIX YEARS (1884) by HALF-YEARLY (ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE CALENDAB) DRAWINGS, FRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN HONGKONG.
THE
PRICE OF ISSUE-PAR
HE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION hereby invites SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR SHANGHAI TAELS 1,787,000 of 8 PER CENT. Bonds at the issue PRIOS OF PAK, payable as follows:--
SHANGHAI TAELS 10 per cent on application.
90
100
J
15 days after allotment.
The Bondo will bear interoat at the rate of Shanghai Taels, eight per cent, per aanum, payable half-yearly according to the Chinese Calendar, as per annexed Schedule, at the Offices of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, in Hongkong (at current rate of Exchange for Demand Billa on Shanghai) and Shanglial.
The frat payment of interest on the fall amount of sach Boud will be payable on 5th October, 1879, at the above-mentioned places.
ings, commencing 5th October, 1879, of Shanghai Taels 102,000 each; the balance of the The Bonda will be redeemed at par within six years (1884) by 11 half-yearly Draw- Loan, Shanghai Taels 162,000, being paid off on 9th August, 1884.
The Drawings will take place in Hongkong in February and August in each year, and the Bonds so drawn will be paid off at par on the respective dates specifted in annexed Schedule at the Offices of the Hongkong and Shanghal Banking Corporation, in Hongkong (at current rate of Exchange for Demand Bill on Shanghai) and Shanghai, after which dates interest on the Bonds so drawn will cease.
The Loan has been authorized by an Imperial Decree, dated 9th of October, 1878, The Loan, principal and interest, is specially secured by the hypothecation of the Imperial Maritime Customs Revenue of the ports of Shanghai, Foochow, Canton, Ningpo and Hankow-the five Ports which have the largest Customs Revenue of the Empire to the extent necessary for the due payment of interest and repayment of principal of the said Loan.
The special hypothecation of Customs Revenue to meet the obarge of the present Ports seferred to are situated, wisich Bonds will be held by the Bank in Loan is constituted by the deposit with the Hongkong and Shanghai banking Corpora tion of Custome' Bonds, aigned by the Viceroys and Governors of the respective Provinces rust for the holders of this Loan. These Customs Bonds will be received, in case of need, in payment of Chinese Custom Duties.
Certified Tranalations of the Official Documents authorizing the Loan, may be inspected at the Office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong and Shanghai.'
Default in payment of any instalment at the due date will render all previous pay. fonts ilable to forfeiture.
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of the amount applied for is allotted, the balance of the deposit will be applied towards Iino allotment le made, the deposit will be returned in full ; and If only a portion
the payment of the final instalment.
Bonda to Bestor will be issued againat Allotment Letters and Bankers' Recefph
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BUSSELL & Co.
Liquidators,
Shanghai, April 1, 1879.
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THE BANK'S BRANCH in HoxGKONG Indias, 6. trancisco Xavier, sabinde d'aqui grants Drafts on London and these 8 horas da tarde de Sabbado, & de fala Chief Commercial places in Europe and the P., (13 de lue) e de Sanchoan no Do East; buys and receiver for collection Bille of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST Allowed on DE.
PONITS
On CURRENT Accounts, 2 per cent. por. Inium on the daily balance.
OK FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent. por sunum,
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4 per cent,
5 per cent.
Daa mingo hora mais conveniente, quatro romarias que se fizeram n'este so- culo, em Detembro de 1808, Agosto de 1887, Dezembro de 1689, e 8 de Maio da 1874, este ultima fof a mais bem sucedida em consequenola da falta de ventos impe tuosos n'esso mes em que a mostéo de Nordesto cesta de todo,
O prep de bilhetes incitindo comida serd $5 por cada romeiro,
J. J. DA SILVA 2 SOUŽA,
Searciario.
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Principal Interest,
Total
1st Instalment due Bib October, 1879...........162,500.00...69,825.81...241,825.81 80th March, 1880.182,500.00.. G8,021.70...225,521.70 23rd September, 1880..162,800.00..56,717.50...219,217.39 19th March, 1881...... 162,500.00...50,413.48.212,913.48 18th September, 1881..162,600.00.44,109.87...300,609 37 8th March, 1882;162,500.00..87,803.26.200,805.26 1st September, 1882..182,500.00.81,501.16.194,00L 15 25th February, 1883.182,500.00, 25,197.04.187,607.04 21st August, 1888.......... 162,500,0 18,802, 98... 181,802.93 14th February, 1884....182,500.00...12,688.82...176,088,83 9th August, 1884........162,000.00 6,284.71...188,284.71. Shanghai Tiele......1,767,000.00 £15, £37.00 1,202,657.88
Applications (Forms of which can be obtained at the officer of the Bank) accOUR- anted by a deposit of Shanghai Taol Ten per cent, will be received by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation until the 1leventh day of April, 1878, on which date the allotment will be made:
Jor the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, ASares ISSUING TEA LOAN
(Signed)
| Hongkong, Dia de Annunelação, 1870, mil |
Hongkong, 5th March, 1079,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Managi
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WITH
admitted Mr SOTHEBY GOD- FREY BIRD as & Partner; the Business will henceforward be continued under the Name of WILSON & BIRD,"
W. WILSON.
Hongkong, April 7, 1879.
NOTICE.
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THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY Of Dir WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CHASED ON the 31st December last,
Mc CHARLES VINCENT SMITH is admitted a Partner from This Date.
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, January 1, 1879,
shipping. Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
** ESMERALDA,"
jyl
Capt. CULLEN, will be do spatched for the above Port
on WEDNESDAY, the 9th Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Ca Hongkong, April 4, 1879.
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FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,
The Steamship
MERIONETHSHIRE” will be despatched on ur about the 10th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DUNN, MELBYE & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, April 7, 1879.
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FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship "LORD OF THE ISLES," shortly expected, will have E quick despatch for the above
Port,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, April 2, 1879.
FOR MAÑILA (DIRECT,}
The Steamship
* OLYMPIA," shortly expected, will have im mediste despatch for the above Port
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Osi Hongkong, April 3, 1879,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Clipper Ship
CILURNUM," BEADLE, Master, will be de apatobed for the above Fort,
on the 9th April.
For Freight or Pattage, apply to
VOQEL & CL Hongkong, March 29, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark
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"TA. GODDARD," Captain Sur, will load bere for the above Port, and have
Bag quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & U., Hongkong, March 12, 1879.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, Marsh 29, 1878.
FOR BONOLULU,
The A1 American Ship
"REPUBLIC"
Capt. HOLMES, will load hero for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 British Ship
"ONEIDA” will have immediate despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agente.
Hongkong, April 5, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
"EDITH," MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The A1 American Ship":
"PRIMA DONNA? Lunr, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 American Ship
CHARMER Captain Lucas, will foad here for the above Port, and will
have qulok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, March 7, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG. The 41 German Schooner-
"FORMOSA,” BORGWARDT, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOSEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 17, 1679
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLDEN RULE,” Lewis, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Elongkong, February 26, 1879.
FOR PORTLAND.
The A1 American Barli
STILLMAN B. ALLEN,” TAYLOR, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1870..
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
"STRACATHRO,” Mana, Master.
For reight, apply to
VOGEL & Hongkong, February 18, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
BLACK HAWK,” HOWLAND, Maater,
For Freight, apply o
VOGEL & 06.
Hongkong, January 30, 1870,
FOR LONDON,
The 8/3 L.II. Norwegian Ship "UMARLIDE," TOBIASEN, Master
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, January 30, 1870,
FOR NEW YORK
The A 1 Butah Bark
"HAZELHURST, Gotory, Master,
For Freight, apply to VOGEL &
Hongkong, January 30, 180,