THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4941. 號九月五年九十七百八千一英
ACESTE FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LOSEONY, A1022, 8, Clement's law,
Lombard Street GEORGE EXPEET &
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,-
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1879.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
FLOWER
EUGENE RIMMELS TROPICAL
structions to sell by Public Auction,
Co., 20, Cornbill Gozdan & GoTHE Undersigned has received in Ladgate Ciren, E. C. BATES, HEDI
& Co. 4. Od Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRACI & Co., 150 & 15t, Leadenhall Birket
ON
WEDNESDAY,
RADE
PARIS AND EUROPE LOS DE ROSSI, the 14th May, 1879, at 2 p.m., at his SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,
19, Rae Hesneur, Paris, NEW YORKANDEX= WID, 133, Nar
ada Street
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALANÍ) :- GORDEN & GOTCH, MI Bore and Sylmar,
SAN FRANC500 "and American
sites,
Parts
Sales Roome, Queen's Road,
THE RARE AND VALUABLE collection of CHINESE & JAPANESE CURIOS, formed by Thos. ARNOLD, Esq.,
VOGEL & Co., Sole Agents for China.
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.
* Comprising:-Bronzer, Old Socahow, generally Bar & Bus, & FraKioto and Yeddo Gold Lacquer, Carved IT immediate Entry, That BUNGA- Ivory Netsukis, Old Satrums, Banka WLOW at the VoroBIA GAY known and Kanga Ware, Nankin and Japan as apt. THOMHETT'S BUNGALOW. Bine and White Porcelain, on Unique collection of Old Japanese No-dancers.
615GAFORE AND STRAITS: SAYLE& Co, Square, Singapore. C. HAINSA & Vary Handli CHIGA:-Jack, MEST &. A. DE Marta
& V Smakowy CAMPEZA Maske, a selection of Fine Old Scrolls, Amy WILEON, ETBOLLS & Paintings. Foodton, Hapis & f.
Blanghas.
LAK, GAVYORU & Co., and Kama
...
&c. &c., JC3 Catalogues will be issued, and the & Waten. Fotobos, Lazz, Chan-whole to be on view on and after Twe
day, the 13th Instant..
Fund & Co.
Hanke.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-EP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. KLEEVE FU301,300,000 Dollar,
Center Dis217025 Chairros-6. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairway-Ban, W. KESWICK. ER. BESANCION, Esq. WILHELM REINIRS, H. L. DAZATEPLEZ,
Esq.
H. Rorrice, Peo A. McIvan, Rug.
Esq.
F. D. Sassoon, Kag. 6. S. Youre, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER Hongkong.....I¤exas Jackson, Esq.
MASAGER
Shanghai.......EWEN CAMEROR, Esq. LONDAY BASERTS-London and County
Barb
KONGKONG.
ISRL ALIOWED. Current Deposit Acount at the rate of 2 percent per annum on the daily
bulan.co.
For Fixed Deposits →→
For 3 cuts, 3 per cent per annum.
6
1
4 per cent
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27
12
5 per cent
31
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LOCAL BUSS DISCOUNTED, Creitt granted en approved Securities, And every description of Banking and Exchange betioses transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amarina, Chins and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Na 1, Qunt's Road Bust Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
Offices of the Corporation,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES oF ISEWEEST ALLOWED ON FIXED
DEPOSI
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At 3 months' notice 3% per Annam,
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On Current Accounts at Rates which cais be ascertained at their Office.
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Ading Manager.
Onlental Bank Cerporzilon,
Hongkong, November 23, 1878,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPZ900 000.
BESTIVE FUSE......£150,000,
Bookers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND),
THE BANKS BRANCEL in HoyGKONG grists Dials on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; boys and receives for collection Bille. of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Beaking and Exchange Business,
BATE OF ISTUREN ALLOWED OF DE-
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Apply to
Hongkong, May 6, 189.
G. O. SCOTT,
Oriental Dank.
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FOR SALE.
**BEN. NRE British 180x Barque
CLUTHA, 807 Tons Register, 35 she now lies at anchor in ONEFOO Éar- bour.
For Particulars, &c., apply to
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MCANTS B. SIETAS & Co., Chefoo. Hongkong, April 28, 1870.
10 BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC
THON, shortly, end 40 bereafter named, unless previously dis- posed of by private contract-
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and Chinese)
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WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use Wof Ladies and Gentlemen, are now
ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each.
CHINA MAIL Office.
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Inumalons.
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Intimations.
TONGKONG
ARTILLERY
H VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERLY ROON, 19th April, 1879.
It is notified that the DRILLS at present in corse wil be Altered until further Orders to TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, and not, as heretofore, viz., TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS.
A. COXON, Captain-Commandant H. K. A. F.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE,
Go
1OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLABB GODOWN8, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch,
MEYER & O,
Proprietors.
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Hongkong, November 20, 1878,
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NOTICE.
MR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct my BUSINESS of MARINE SURVEYOR during my temporary absence from the Ualony,
R. HL. CAIRNS. Club Chambers,
Hongkong, May 8th, 1879.
YANGTZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION;
NOTICE
jot
日九十月三閏年已
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.
(Taking Cargo and Passengers at through
raice for HANOL)
The Steamship
ATALANTA?"
Captain G. PETERSEN, will bo despatched as above on
MONDAY, the 12th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co. --Hongkong, May 5, 1879. , my12
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
**VENICE,"
P. L. RHODE, Commander, will be despatched. for the above Furts on SATRODAY, the 17th lost., at 3 o'lock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"JAPAN,"
Capt. T. S. GARDNER, Will leave for the above Ports on
SATURDAY, the 17th Inst., at 3p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,,
Agents. Hongkong, May 8, 1979.
NOTICE,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT FOSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
TIGRE," Commandant CHAMPENOIS, will be despatched for SHANGHAI after her arrival from Europe.
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situale at East Point, Hongkong, new in Complete Working Order, and Cap- able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is of a most THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES OF GROUND close to the
N accordance with the Articles of Agree- water, viz:-Inland Lots Nos, 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially. Built
hereby given that BU DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE-EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decem arises, erected specially for the purpose
at the Company's Office, situate at No. 7, ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, only a few years since, together with the MEETING of Shareholders will be Held ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE FER CENT, shortly MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, Queen's Road, Hongkong, at 8 2.x. onayable at our OFFICE on and after the STOCE, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT TURSDAY, the 20th Instant, for the par-16th Instant
pose of confirming anch Special Resolution. POLIUTHOLDERS are requested to send in passed the Day,
particulars of their Contributions
By Order of the Directors,
TINUS.
For farther Particulars, apply to
Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitor, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, March 5, 1879.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE Business of the Undoraigned will future be conducted under the Firm of SHARP AND DANBY,
SHARP & Co., Estate Agents and Faluaters. WILLIAM DANBY, C. E, Architect and Surveyor. No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
lately occupied by Means E. . SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1879,
NOTICE
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MR. THOMAS WILLIAM WRIGHT is authorised to SIGN our Firm per Procuration from this Date,
SAYLE & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1870,
NOTICE.
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THE INTEREST AUS BESPONIBILIST of
Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ,in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED OD 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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NOTICE
Dated the 6th day of May, 1879.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manageri
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G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
AND BOOKS.
RUSSELL & Co., Agenta,
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
SAILOR'S HOME.
Czat-off CLOTHING, BOOKS,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, May 3, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
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The Company's Steamship
"TIBI E," Commandant LE PONTOIS, will
despatched
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK
The 41 American Ship
"HIZE," EVANS, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, April 16, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
"EDITH," MANBON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Blongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON... The A 1 American-Shfp
"PRIMA DONNA, LUNT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark
"STRACATHRO,”.
·MILLAB, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
Sollces to Consignees,
FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA,
MEE 8. 8. Venice having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at osce landed and stored at. Consignees? risk and expense.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Japan, Captain T. & THE
GARDNER, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at
And expense.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS ANYPAPERs will be thankfully seel ved shortly after the rival of YOKOHAMA enca landed and stored at Consignees rak
48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, April 21, 1879.
PHOTOGRAPHY.
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POPPELBAUM
C. begs to announce to the Community
at the Sailor's Home, West Point,
Hongkong, July 25, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT). The Steamship
"GORDON CASTLE" will be despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY,
of Hongkong that he has taken over the BUSINESS of Mr R. SCHUREN-well- known in Hongkong-and is prepared to take PHOTOGRAPHS daily from 8 a.m. till1 p.m. Having previously been employed by Mr Sondae, and had long experience in Bomo of the most Celebrated Studios in EUROPE, he will take any Work in the 10th Instant, at Daylight, instead of at PHOTOGRAPHY, and is able to guarantee the time previously notified. Batisfaction to all who favour him with their Patronage. Photographe enlarged to life-ize and finished in Artistic Style. 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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YANGTSZE INSURANCE A680. CIATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
iFEE Directors have declared an EXTRA DIVIDEND OF FIVE FOR GENT. 04 Shareholders Capital, payable at the Office of the Secretaries, on the 28th Instant, to SHARKHOLDERS of Record on the 21st Instant
R JAMES ANDERSON, formerly "Manager of the Foochow Docks, has this Day been admited & Partner in our Firm.
J. INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wenshai,
Gongkong, April 1, 189.
198
NOW READY,
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Parts L
and IL, A to M, with Introduction, Royal dro, pp. 404-By ERNEST JOH EXTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
OF CHERRY ACCOUSTY, 2 per cent, per Prios FIVE DOLLARS, or TWO DOLLARA Boston cm the daily balanna.
OF FIXED DEPOENTE
Fer 3 tiba, 8 per cent per sunnzi.
4 per cent,
#
1513 $2
$ ne t
#
AND A HALF per Fast.
To be had from Mesas Lane, CHAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Mesa KELLY & WALKE, Shanghai. Hongkong, March 1, 1978
¡
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Buretarios,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agenti,
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FOR MANILA (DIRECT). The Spanish Steamer
MARIVELES," " Muñoz, Master, will be despatch- ed for the above Pors SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at Neon,
-For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co,
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FOR FOOOHOW (DIRECT,)
The Steamship.
TEVION"
W. O. NABBET, Master, will be despatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at Shanghai, 18th April, 1879. my23 Noon, Instead of at the time previously
NOTICE.
FROM the 18 FOOTORIS,
DE EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, OVEF the MEDICAL HALL,
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAL Dduring the Summer Months, leaving BoyOKONG on the lat of April next, and returning about at November,
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
notified,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agent
Hongkong, May 5, 1879,
FOR MANILA,
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The Steamship
**ESMERALDA,” Captain CULLEN, will be de spatched for the above Forb
on SATURDAY, the 10th Insty at Noon, For Freight or Passage, apply to mee
RUSSELL & Co.
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Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, May 3, 1879.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark
EDWARD MAY," Capt. Joussos, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 30, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 British Ship
OILURNUM,"
BEADLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or before the 6th of May,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Oo. Hongkong, April 25, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Bark
VESUVIUS," Captain Cuzz, will load here for the above Port and will
have quick despatch
-For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, May 8, 1879.
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR, SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 British Ship
"ONELDA,"
Osptain CLTMA, will load here for the abote Port, and wil
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG,
The British Bark
"GOLDEN FLEECE," WILTIHIRE, Master.
Bor Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
.2.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, May 7,1879,
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FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
To the above Ports, Consignees of HE S. S. Breconshire having alred Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their risk, into the whence Godowns of Mesars Nontox & Co, delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Optional Cargo 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 18th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agenta, Hongkong, May 6, 1879,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
“JONSIGNEES of the following Cargo
are requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. algnature, and take Immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expents.
No Bise Insuranos has been effected.
G, DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Ex** Yangiste,"
HL oo Mr A. Marty, No. 1, X came
Arms, from Marseilles,
Ex "Anadyr."
Leut, Joubert, Hanol, 2 cases Waz, from
Saigon.
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diamond) (No. 105, Order, 1 pe { Linen, from Landon,
Ex "İraquediy,”***
IY No. 1809, Mr Ivir, 1 dask Wine, frost
Marseilles.
Hongkong, April 24, 1979,