THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXV, No. 4939, 號七月五年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIZI.,
LONDON :—F, ALGAB, 8, Clementa „Zung, Lombard Street, GEORGE STPŘET &
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & 10 BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC. | Landgate Creus, E. C. BATES, HENDYT TION, shortly, on a day to be & Day, 4, Old Jewry, C. SAMUEL hereafter named, unless previously dis- DECOR & Co., 100 & 164, Leadenhall Bired.
posed of by private contract,
PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE BOENT, *'*'. 18, Rus Monstour, Paris,
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Bitnute at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Cap sau Birsat.
able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW Gallons daily, The Property is of a most ZEALAND -GOZDON & GITCH, Mel-valuable nature, comprising THREE bourne and Sydney.
PIECES OF OROUND close to the SAN FRANCISCO and Ameriona Ports water, viz:--Inland Lots Nos. 749, 781 generally:-BR & BLACK, San Fran- and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE- MISES, erected specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and Fir-
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HENSZEN & Co, Manila. CHINA:--Macao, Messrs A. A, DE MELLO . Co, Swatow, CAMPBELL & D, dimoy, WILOR, NICHOLLS & Co. Foocho, Hxper & Co. Shanghai, LANK, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WiLex, Yokohama, Laxx, - QuaĦ- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,...................1,300,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. FORSES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon, W. KESWICK,
E. R. BELILIOS, E. WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE, Boq,
Esq.
H. HOPPIES, Esq.
A. MOIVER, Hisq.
F. D. SABOON, Esq.
W. S. Young, Eag.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong,.....TROMAS JACKSON, Exeq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
TINGS,
For further Particulara, apply to
Mesra SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong,
Hongkong, March 5, 1879. ``
Notices of Firme.
NOTICE
Tin future to conducted under the THE Business of the Undoraigned will
Firm of SHARP AND DANBY.
SHARP &Co., Estate Agents and ValuatorL WILLIAM DANBY, C, E, Arhitect and Surveyor.
No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
letely occupied by Merus E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, Apill 17, 1870.
NOTICE.
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LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Muthorised to SIGN our Firm per
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Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 por cent, per annum 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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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Oredits granted os approved Socurities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafis, granted on London, and the chiof Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Rond East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
●ATES OF INTEREST ALLOW ON FIXED
DEPOSITS.
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At 3 months' notice 3 per Annum.
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THOMAS WILLIAM WRIGHT
Procuration from this Date.
Hongkong, May 6, 1879.
SAYLE & Ug.
NOTIO E.
Established
February, 1845,
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
B
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1879.
indimations.
ROSE & Co.,
31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD,
EG to inform their numerous Patrons that they have received, Ex French and English Mails and other late Arrivals, their NEW GOODS for the Season.
CONSISTING OF:-
The New "ETONA" CLOTHS, YOSEMITES, MUSLINS, GALATEAS, &0.4&.......!
for Lts Dresses. Also, Ladies' and CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS, in all the Newest Shapes.
Boys' SAILOR HATS, in the New Styles.
Ladies' BOOTS AND SHOES, PEERLESS GLOS8.
A Good Selection of English and French FLOWERS and FEATHERS. 2-Button and 6-Button KID GLOVES, in tins of 8 and 6 pairs.
COSTUMES and Paris MILLINERY, SUNSHADES,
COLLARS and SLEEVES, in the Newest Designs.
VALENCIENNES, BRUSSELS, TORCHON, and other LACES.
FICHUS, LAĆE SETS.
MUSLIN and LESSE FRILLINGS, in great variety.
RIBBONS in all the New Shades, REVERSIBLES, &o.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, CORSETS,
SKİRTS, UNDER-CLOTHING &o, do.
GENTLEMEN'S WHITE SHIRTS, with and without Collars attached. GENTLEMEN'S India GAUZE VESTS, in great variety.
GENTLEMEN's Christy's STRAW and FELT HATS: Black and Coloured
SILK SOCKS, TIES, COLLARS,
STUDS, BRACES, PERFUMERY, &o, &c., do,
LINENS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, DIAPERS, HOLLANDS, CRETONNES,
TABLE CLOTHS, MUSLIN and LACE CURTAINS,
CURTAIN LOOPS, LACE CURTAINS by the Yard, 2 yards Wido.
MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING.
All Coast Orders Punctually Attended to.
ROSE & Co., 31 and 33, Queen's Road. Hongkong, April 25, 1870.
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
* NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL TOTICE is hereby given that na
MEETING of Shareholders will be field jn6 at the Company's Office, situstu at No. 7, Queen's Road, Hongkong, at 8 .31. ou TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, for the pur. pose of confirming such Special Resolution passed the Day.
BE INTEREar and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED on the 31st December last,
Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH is admitted a Partner from This Date.
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, January 1, 1879.
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NOTIOR,
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R. JAMES ANDERSON, formerly Manager of the FoocHow Docks, bas this Day basn admitted a Partner in our Firm.
J. INGLIS & Co.,
Dated the 6th day of May, 1870,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.
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NOTICE,
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R EDWARD BURNIE will Condust
during my temporary absence from tha Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS.
My BUSINESS of MARINE SURVEYO
Club Chambers,
Hongkong, May 6th, 1879,
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PHOTOGRAPHY.
POPPELBAU M
ty9
TTONO KONG ARTILLERY-
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VOLUNTEERS..
URDERLY ROOM, 19th April, 1870.
It is notified that the Dates at present in course will be Altered until further Orders to TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, aud not, as heretofore, viz, TOESDAYS and THURSDAYS,
A. COXON, Captain-Commandant H. K. A. V.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
日七十月三閏年你已
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE British Inor Barque
"BEN-
TELUHABA Register, ds
she now lion at anchor in CHEFOO Har- bour.
For Particulars, o., apply to
Mesare H. SETAS & Co., Chefoo. Hongkong, April 28, 1879.
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WASHING BOOKS,
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(In English and Chinese.) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the uno of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office.--Price, $1 each.
CHINA MAIL Office.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT). The Spanish Steamer
***MARIVELES,"
OB
Muñoz, Master, will be dospatch- ed for the above Port SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at Noon
For Freight or Pausage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1879,
FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.)
The Steamship
"TEVTOT,"
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W. C. NISBET, Master, will be despatched for the above
Port on SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at Noon, instead of at the time previously notified.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
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FOR HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANDL)
The Steamship
ATALANTA**
L Captain G. PETERSEN, 'will referenzen be despatched as above pa MONDAY, the 12th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, May ō, 1879,
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TIGRE,
Commandant CHAMPENOIS, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, -
FIRST BONUS of TWENTY-FIVE PER
CENT. upon Contributions, and an shortly after her arrival from Europe, Interim Dividend of Oxɛ HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FIVE CENTS FER SHARE for the year 1878, will be payable on THURSDAY, the 8th Instant,
A Third and Final Bonus of One De- CIMAL SEVENTY-THREE PCB CENT, DA Contributions, and a Third and Final Dividend of NINE DOLLARS AND EIHLT-
Victoria Foundry, Wanchai.. begs to announce to the Community FOUE CENTS PER SHARE for the year 1877,1
Hongkong, April 1, 1879,
inilinations.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.
NOTICE
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IN accordance with the Articles of Agree. ment, the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to FOLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 81st Decem-
On Current Accounts at Rates which ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT.
can be atcertained at their Offic.
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 23, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL.kart
RESERVE FURDummeuna
Bankers,
*.....£800,000,
$150,000,
„THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, ayable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instant.
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributluas,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO. ULATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE Directors have declared na EXTRA DIVIDEND OF LIVE PER CENT, On Shareholders Capital, payable at the Office of the Secretaries, on the 28th Instant, to
of Hongkong that he has taken over the BUSINESS of Mr H. SCHUREN-well- known in Hongkong-and is prepared to take PHOTOGRAPHS daily from 8 a.m. till1p.m. Having previously been employed by MrSCHUREN, and had long experience in some of the most Celebrated Studios in EURO), he will take any Work PHOTOGRAPHY, and is able to guarantes: satisfaction to all who favour him with their Patronage. Photographs enlarged to
life-size and formed in the spyle: Any Pictures not meeting with the approval of Patrons will not be charged for,
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, April 21, 1879.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS. 48, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, April 21, 1879,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.
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OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS
THE BANK'S BRANDE on, and the InstantLDERS of Record on the fist E88K18 Discharged alongside the
grante on London
Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Esat; baya and receiveu for collection Bills ef Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
By Order of the Directors,
and VESSELS
will be paid at the Same Time.
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after that
Date,
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Hongkong, May 1; 1879.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
Secretary.
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EUGENE RIM VALTROPICAL
FLOWER WATER.
BRADA
SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,
VOGEL & Co., Bole Agents for China. Hongkong, February 19, 1879. my19
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
W TITIEB immediate Entry, That BUNGA- WY LOW at the V10ZORLA Gar known as Capt. THOMSETT'S BUNGALOW.
Apply to
G. 0. SCOTT,
Oriental Bank. Hongkong, May 6, 1679,
A
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, May 3, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE,” Commandant LE PONTors will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, May 3, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Schoonera MANUEL," EQUILIOE, Master,
"OAZADOR," ORBITA, Master, will have immediate despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, April 28, 1870,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
EDWARD MAT"
Capt. JOHNSON, will load here for the above Perty and will myla have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 30, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Ship
“OILURNUM,"
WHARF, OR favorable Terms, with quick
NOW READY. despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE Proprietors.
CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts L zny25 Hongkong, November 29, 1876.
and II, A to M, with Introduction, Royal my29 870., pp. 404-By Easzt Jous ETEL
Ph.D. Tübingen
RUSSELL & Co.
Secretaries. Shanghai, 18th April, 1670.
RATES OF INTERIST ALLOWED ON DE
POSITE.
NOTICE
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per ROM the IST OF OUTOB annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum,
#
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent,
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DR EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL BOOMS, No. 6, Queen's RoaD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HALán
Hongkong, September 28, 1878,
F
DENTAL NOTICE,
Prics: FIVE DOLLARS, or Two Domars, AND A HALF per Part. To be had from Mere JANE, ORAWFORD and&Co., Hongkong and Shanghal and Messrs
KELLY & WALSH, Shangha
Hongkong, March 3, 1875,
during the Summer Months, leaving HONGHONG On the 1st of April next, returning about lat November
Hongkong, February 19, 189,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Jhipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Ship
"ONEIDA,"
Captain CLYMA, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & 00.
Hongkong, April 17, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
"HAZE," EVANS, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, April 16, 1870.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
EDITH,"
Manson, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & O.,
Hotelrong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON,
The A1 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA," LENT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLDEN RULE," LEWIS, Master
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The 1 Eritish Bark
"STRACATHRO," MILLAR, Mastor.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
mitees to Contispees,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
E 8.8. Glenartney having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are bereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium-are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary he given before 3 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 9th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & O». Hongkong, May 2, 1879.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE S. S. Breconshire having arrived from the above Ports, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their riak, into the Gudowns of Messrs NORTON & Co., whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so,
Optional Carge will be forwarded: on, unless notice to the contrary be given be fore Noon TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 13th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Cay
Agenica, Hongkong, Blay 6, 1879,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES,;
modellerde
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NOTION TO CONSIGIŢIES,
UNSIGNEES of the following Cargo
Lading to the Undersigned for counter. algature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored nj their risk and expence.
No Fize Insurance has been affected,
G, DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent,
Leo-Bir A. Marty, No. 1, 1 mas
Ex "Yangisse,"
Arme, from Marseilles.
Er "Anadyr."
Lieut. Joubert, Hanoi, 2 cazes War; from
Saigon.
Ex "Peiho."
8P Order, 22 bags Stones, from Madras.
Ex "Sindh." ~!
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BEADLE, Master, will load here KJ (in diamond) { No. 106, Order, 1 case Linen, from London. for the above Port, and will be dosyaioned on or before the 5th of May.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, April 25, 1879.
Ex "Traovaddy." IY No. 1309, Mr Ivir, 1 cank Wine, from
Marseilles.
Hongkong, April 24, 1879,