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Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4919.
AUANÍN TOR THE CHINA MAIA,
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Entertainment.
GARRISON
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THEATRE.
BY PERMISSION
LONDON -F. Azo.3, 8, Clament's Laur, Lombard Street, GEORGE STAKET & Co., 30, Corchilt." Goupon & Goren, Ludgate Cirous, E. C. BATES, HENDT & Co., 4. Old Jourg, X.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & CO., 150. & 154, Leadenhall Gr MAJOR-GENERAL E. DONOVAN,
LILUT-COLONEL HALL, AND OFFICERS R, A.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nare |
sau Bireat.
AESTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GOLUCE & GOTCH, Mai- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO, and Amerioan Ports generally :--BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
Ci800,
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATLE &
Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN & Co., Janila.
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CHIP Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. „Aukuro, CAMPBELL
WILSON, NICHOLLS & CO. Fouth, HEDVE & Co. Shangha La ÚKAWFOxo & Co., and Krazy WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Karls.
HONGKONG & SHANGRAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. KESERYE FUND,1,300,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman W. B. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-BBW, KEATION,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILBELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. HOPPIVE, Eaq. A. Melven, Esq.
Ezj.
H. D. SABBOON, Esq. W. S. Yorno, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.....EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKLES, -London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
IN Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, por annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposita:
For 3 months, 3 por cent. per siguro.
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5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTEN
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Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the abist Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Roud Bast. Hongkong, February 15, 1870.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED
DKFOBITS.
At 3 months' notice 8% per annum.
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1879.
PREREZZIOMA
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
ANDALCUTTA SUN HATS and HELMETS in New Shapes.
T
HE
ROYAL ARTILLER!! DRAMATIC CLUB,
will give
A PERFORMANCE, ON
TUESDAY
-AND---
WEDNESDAY,
the 15th and 16th April 1879. For the benefit of a Widow of the
Corps.
The Performance
Will commence Each EVENING, with the
DOMESTIC DRAMA in Two Acts, entitled
THE CHIMNEY CORNER
To conclude
Each EVENING with the Original and. Entertaining FARCE, entitled B. B.
By kind permission the Band of 27th Inniskillings will attend.
Firnt Seats...
Price of Admission:
One Dullar .60 Cents. .25 11
Second do...
Third do...
Tickets can be obtained at the OFFICER' MF8S, SERGEANTS' MESSES, and CANTEE SERGEANTS, KA, and 27th INNESKIL LINGS, and at the Dovas on the Nights Performance.
Doors Open at
8.30 p.m. 0.001
To Cummence at............
PUNKARS. "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN." Hongkong, April 10, 1879.
Intimations.
NOTICE,
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OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
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IN LIQUIDATION.
N EIGHTH RETURN of CAPITAL at the Bale of TWO TABLS per SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record on the 3rd April, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on WED. NESDAY, 9th April.
Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement,
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 3rd to the 9th April, inofuaive.
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators Shanghai, April 1, 1879
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NOTICE. TAROM the 18r or OCTOBER,
DR EASTLACKE will receive kis ATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROUMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S "KOAD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HALL.
Hongkong, September 23, 1878, HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
STORAGE.
GDS Fate Rives, in FIRST-CLASS LOODS RECEIVÉD on STURAGEst On Oprrent Accounts at Rates which DOWNS, under Kuropean supervision; And VESSELS Discharged alongside the Ican be ascertained at their Office.
WHARF, on favorable Terme, with quick despatch.
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 23, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
MEYER & Co.,
Propricton
Hongkong, November 29, 1878. my20
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CHRISTY' SCMMER STRAW and FELT HATS.
ELLWOOD'S EXTRA LIGHT PARENT AIR CHAMBER HELMETS
FRENCH LIGHT SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES, CANTAR SHOES. ELECTRO-PLATED ICE PAILS, ICH TONGS, ICE SHOVELS, ICE PITCHERS.
The New ELECTRO-LATED READING LAMPS for Keroine, perfectly safe,
ELECTRO-FLATED CIGAR LAMPS, LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS
POCKET SIPHONIAS and VATERPROOF COATS. AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS, PERFUMERY and TOILET SOAPS, INDE RUBBER AIR BEDS, CUSHIONS md FILLOWS.
The New CHIT BOOKS. MAPS OF AFGHANISTAN.
CAFETIEKES. COCOA-NUT MATTING & MATS.
Now SCARVES, BEACLS and COLL.RS.
The PATENT LIFE JACKETS and SWIMMING BELTS.
MEERSCHAUM
and BRIAR PIPES. DE LA Ruz's and AMERICAN 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 TILES, COPYING PRESSES,
CLARETS, SAUTERNES AND OTHER LIGHT SUMMER WINES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, April 2, 1879.
NOTICE.
HE Undermentioned B A'N KS will be Closed for Publio Busim 83, Ou EASTER BUNDAY, the 14.h lustant. For the Oriental Bank Corporation,"
D. A, J. CROMBIE, aët ng Manager, For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received in. structions from H. Z. Just, Esq,
to soll by Public Austion, an
TUESDAY,
J. THORBURÐ, Árig. Manager, the 18th April, 1879, at 2 P.M.,.at lis
For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus
tralia and China,"
residence, Gren Mount--
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, dc., Comprising -
English-made Cretonne covered Draw- ing.Room Suite
Black-wood Marble-top Centre Table, Side Tables, Tea poys and Writing Tuble.
J. SOMERVILLE, Manager. For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris," E. SCHWEBLIN, deig, Agent. For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the National Bank of India, L'ted,," Carved Corner Whatnots, Card Table, R. H. SANDEMAN, Manager. Glass Book Case, Ningpo Inlaid Table, Hongkong, April 9, 1879.
op14 Chimney Glasses, Marble Clock, En- gravings, Crystal Gasaliers and Gas- brackets, and Sofa Carpets,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
In the Goods of Woo SING, Deceased.
YONG WOH, Doo CHOY,
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NOTICE is hereby given, that in accord. ance No. 9 of 1870, Section 3, an Urder has been made by the Honorable Sir JouN SMA, Knight, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for CREDITORS and fHERS to send in their CLAIMS 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 Division,
All Perus indebted to the said Estates, are required to make immediate Payment
C. B. PLUNKET, Official Administrator. Bongkang, April 7, 1870.
with the Provisions of Ordia.
to
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NOTICE
REPAIRS to the Spanish Steamer ENDIRS are invited for all necessary
LEYTE auch Repairs to be executed under thesuperintendence and to the satis The repas to be such as are absolutely faction of Lloyds' Surveyors at this port. required to replace the Vessel in the same condition as she was in previous to her collision with the 8. S. Cebu.
Tondere should state a sum in fall, for which all necessary Work is to be per- formed : the time required to com, lets the
Repairs must also be mated,
The S. 8. Leyte will be on the West Point Patent Slip from 3 p.m. To-DAY to HUTORINGSB p.m. To-MORROW 11th Instant, for the F bega to announce to the Community purpose of a thorough examination by of tongkong that he will be able to supply Fitine prepared to touder 1 and & memo. BEEF, MUTTON, &,, randum of the damage sustained so far as
Dan be from let October, and trusts that they may known, previous to docking, pan
at our Office if required, him their support,
Teaden will be received up to 8 p.m. of. The Cadersigned do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest or any lender.
CAPITAL,
...........£800 000, RESELVE FUND,160,000 gr
Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,.
SHOP — WELLINGTON STREET, opposite : 14th Instast. the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1876.
ROMARIA A SANCHOAN,
▶ROJECTA-SE fazer uma "omaris á
PRORO do zonde apostolo dee
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG Judiae, B. Jrancisco Xavier, aahindo d'aqui grants Dratis on London and the 6s 8 horas da ia de de Babbado, 8 do Mito Chief Commercial places in kurope and the PV., (13 de Jus) e de banebunu no lo East; buys and receives for collection Billamingo a bora mais conveniente, of Kachange, and conducts all kinds of quatro romarias que ne teram n'esto se Banking and Exchange Business
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE.
POSITS.
On Operest Accousts, 2 per cent, per innum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, & per cont, per annum,
per cont, per cent,
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cale, em Dezembro de 1808, Agosto de 1827, Dezembro de 1869, o 8 de Mato de 4874, cata ultima foi a mais bem sucedida em consequencia da falta de venton impe tuonos D'else mis em que a morçãɔ de Nordeste cosa de todo.
O prego de bilhetes incluindo comida nora $5 por cada romeiro,
J. DA SILVA E SOUŽĄ
Secretario. Hongkong, Dis de Annungiação, 1879, mS
Deд
GILMAN & Co., Lloyds' Agents.
aple
Hongkong, April 10, 1879.
Extension Dining Table, Side-board, Whatnots, Dinner, Dessert and Break- fast Sets, Glass-ware and Plated-ware,
Brass Bedstead, Double-winged Ward- robe with Plated-glass Door, Marble-top ToiletTable and Washstand, Wardrobes, Writing Desk, Copying Press, and one Chub's Iron Safe.
1 Phewton and a Mare, formerly be longing to C. M. KзR, Esq.
SADDLERY,
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tc.,
&c. Camlognes will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 14th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 5, 1879
PUBLIO AUCTION.
日一十月三年己
for sale.
FOR SALE.
EUGENE RIMMEL'S TROPICAL
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RARE MARIC
SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMĀLSE PREPARATIONS,
VOGEL's Co., Sole Agenta for China,
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FOR SALE.
HE British Barque RIFLEMAN, Capt. Bishop, will be sold by rublic Auction at SAIGUN, on the 18th Instant. RUZARIU & Uo. ́ ́ Hongkong, April 5, 1879, aple
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamebip
“DOUGLAS,”
Capt. Youne, will be de spatched for the above Ports
on UNDAY, the 18th Inetant, at Day. light.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
-DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 8, 1879.
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FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO.
The Steamship
"HAILOONG,"
Captain GooDE, will be de- spatched for the above Porta
on SUNDAY, the 18th Instant, at 10 am.
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
flongkong, April 11, 1879,
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
ÇALOUTTA
The Steamship
"MORAY,"
On
Capt. Bercuss, will leave for the above Ports WEDNESDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steam-hip "AKRATON APCÁR," Captain MrEye, will leave for the above Porta
GD
WEDNESDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 8, 1879.
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Port
BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUD ITION, shortly, on a day to be
posed of by private contract, hereafter named, unless previously dis
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, in Umplate Working Order, and Cap- Situde at East Point, Hongkong, now able of Distilling upwards of, 2,000
allons daily. The operty is of a most valuable nature, comprising THREE FIECES OF GROUND close to the water, viz.Inland Lots Nos. 749, 181 and 182, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PIE- MISE, erected 'specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MAWINERY, ENGINES, DIILLS, VAIS, STOK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT
FINCH
For further Particulars, apply to
Mosers SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON,
Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong, Hongkong, March 5, 1879,
For Sale.
NOW READY.
ANTED a Sitoaiion, by a YOUNG PORTUGUESE, who writes a falt and good band, and is willing to accept any roatable salary.
First sites Recommendations.
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE Address,
A. B. 0.
CANTONESE DIALECT. Pact1. Hongkong, April 0, 1879. ap16 and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Svoj pp. 404—By ERSEST Joan EEL, Pb. Tübingen.
DENTAL NOTICE,
Dding the Summer Months, leaving R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
Hoxagore on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November,
Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
Prial FIVE DULLIES, or Two DOLLIES AND & HILF por Part
Te be had from Measts Lawn, ChaWFORD C, Bongkong and Shanghaljand Distare KEZY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hughong, March 1j 1878,
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- FOR SHANGHAL
The S'eutraltip "LORD OF THE ISLES,” shortly expected, will have quick despatch for the above
For Freight er Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 2, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIR DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. I'AQUEROT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS," Command, DE LA MAROELLE, Wil be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe:
G. De OBAMPĻAUŽ,
Hongkong, April 10, 1810,
ADPALS
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERİES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
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The Company's Steamship
"SINDE," Commandant MONGE, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, April 10, 18:9.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 1 American Bath "PENOBSCOT" Capt. CHIPMAN, will load hore for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch......
Fer Freight, apply to
RUSSHLL & do. Hongkong, March 20, 1870,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,,
Bhipplay.
Calling Vossale.
FOR VICTORIA (VANOJUVER'S
ISLAND).
The A1 Amaricm Bark
"THOS. FLETJHER," " Capt PENDLETON, will load here for the abore Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For. Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, Maroh 29, 1879.
FOR HONOLULU,
The 41 American Ship ** REPUBLIC,”
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Capt. HOLMES, will load here for the above Port, and will".
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British Ship
"ONEIDA”
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will have immediate despatol as above,
For Fraight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agenti.
Hongkon, April 5, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 Amerion Ship
*EDITH," MANSON, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A1 American Ship
“PRIMA, DONNA,” LUNT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 23, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 American Ship
"CHARMER
Captain Lucas, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, March 7, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG. The 41 German Schooner
***FORMOSA,"
BURGWARDT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co,
Hongkong, March 17, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLDEN RULE," LEWIS, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & ON --- Hongkong, Tebruary 26, 1879.
FOR PORTLAND,
The A1 American Bark "STILLMAN B. ALLEN," TAVOB, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Dongkong, February 26, 1879,
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Bark
"STRAVATHRO,” : MILLAR, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & CO Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1-American Ship
BLACK HAWK,” HOWLAND, Maler.
For Freight, apply to
TEEL & đà
Hongkong, January 80, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L. II. Norwegian Ship
SUMARLIDE,”. TORIABEN, Master.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL & Co,
Hongkong, January 80, 189.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark
HAEFCHURST! GOVDEY, Mester,
For Feigh, apply to
VOGEL & Co.- Hongkong, January 30, 1879.
SAILOR'S HOME
Bakt
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS,
PAPERS will be thankfully receif at the Sailor's Home, West Point,
Hongkong, July 25, 1878,