THE
CHINA
Detablished February, 1845,
MAIL.
With which is Incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4962.
號三月六年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Banks.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1879.
intimatious.
LONDON --F. ALGAR, 8., Clement' Live CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET &
•Co., 30, Cornhill, Gonbon & Goron,
Ludgate Circus, E. C. Bares, HENDY
& Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. Basura | Dr. Deacon & Co., 160 & 18%, Leadenhall Firest.
FARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
18, Bus Monneur, Paris.
K&W YORK;-ANDREW WIND, 183, 268–
sau Strast,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTOH, Mal. bourne and Sydney," "de BAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally :--Bmax & BLACK, Ban Fran- cisco
· SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SATER & Square, Singapore, C. HsIKA "&Co Manila,
CHINA:-Macao, Menara A, A, DE MELLO
TONGKONG ARTILLERY
LIABILITIES AND ASSETS, 31ST DECEMBER, 1878.
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To Capital paid up in full... 800,000 00 By Cash in hand and at
Reserve Fund....... 160,000:00
„1 Notes in Cirenlation ...........
& Co. Boatow, CAMFRIES & US, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLA & Co. Day Fogshow, Haben & Co. Shanghai,
· LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KILET
& WALSH, Yokohama, Lanz, CHAW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up Capita§,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUN2j1,800,000 Dollars.
COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman--W. H. FORBES, HE Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK, ER. BALIZIOS, Esq. WILHELM RAINERS, H. I DALRYMFLE, Esq...
Esq.
H. Hopriu, Esq.
A. MoIVER, Haq,"
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
W. 8. Young, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong......THOMAS JAOKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Bhanghai,... EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS, London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
"B32,875, 2 ̈ ̈6 Current Accounts....................... 687,026 13 1 Fixed Deposits 1,804,425 11 10: Bille Fayable, and other
Suma due by the Bank. 4,848,601 8 9: Profit and Loss
Balance of this Ac
24,756 18.6
£8,649,495 9 8
1878
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Bankers....41641)
VOLUNTEERS.
日四十月四年外己
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
VALUABLE LAND & GODOWNS, &c.
THE Undersigned have received in- THE
structions from Messrs LANDSTEIN & Co. to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
their Office, MABINE HOUSE, Queen's Road,—
£ B..d.
ORDERLY ROO, 31st May, 1879. 1,781,818 13 8LL DRILLS will be DISCONTINUED the 12th. June, 1879, at 3.30 p.m., at
143,048 510] A from this Date, during the Bot Government Securities. 273,391 14 7 Season, or until further Ordera. Billa Receivable 1,891,870 15 8
A. COXON, Advances and Loans ...1,466,449 11 1
Captain-Commandant H. K. A.V. Bank Promisen and Ear-. niture at the Head Of fios and Agencies 88,811 810 HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1878.
Oot. 23. To Interim Dividend, for the half-year to 80th Jane last, at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum Dec. 31. To Balance at data proposed to be dealt with as follows
Dividend at the rate of 4
per cent, per annuni,. for the half-year to date........£16,000 0 0 Profit & Loss ........................
New Aost count......£ 8,750 18 6
£ B. d.
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The following VERY VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, with COAL GODOWNS AND CHINESE DWELLING HOUSES erected thereon, at Fraya East, having a Water Frontage of 116 feet by 314 feet, con £8,643,485 9 8OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE attaining about 36,000 square feet, divided
into Lots as follows:
1877. Deo. 80. By Balanos brought from last Account ............ 1878.
24,000 0 0 Dec. 81. By Gross Profits for the year......£148,026 14 9 Deduct :-
Expenses of Management and General Oharges at Head Offloe
and Agan
dies, includ.
ing Tele.
-24,750 18 6
$48,750 18 6
grams and Income Tax.
£99,660.5.9 Bad & Doubt: ful Debts written off.
411,920.1.10
105,580 7 7
3
Cr.
a. d.
6,810 11 4
Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch. Also entire Gobows to bo let.
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, June 2, 1879,
NOTICE
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MR
TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct my BUSINESS of MARINE SURVEYOR during my temporary absence from the Colony.
RH. CAIRNS.
Club Chambers,
Hongkong, May 6th, 1879.
NOTICE
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
Lot No. 1.--Portion of that PIECE or PARCEL OF GROUND, situated at Praya East in Hongkong. Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 428, with Four Chinese Dwelling Houses erected thereon, fronting Cross Street, Crown Rent, $43.80 per annum.
Lor No. 2.--Portion of that PIECE OF PARCEL OF GROUND, situated at Fya East in Hongkong. Registered in he Land Office as Inland Lot No, 428, with Four Chinese Dwelling Houses erected thereon, fronting Crow Street. Crown Rent, $43.80 per annum.
Lor No. 3. Portion of that PLECE or 106 PARCEL OF GROUND, situated at Praya East in Hongkong Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 428, with Four Chinese Dwelling Houses erected thereon, fronting Albany Street. Crown Rent, $43.80 per annum.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878.
Lot No. 4, Portion of that "PIECE or PARCEL OF GROUND, situated at Praya Fast in Hongkong, Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 428, with
Not Profits for the year 19,446. 7 Sare Requested to furnisà, the Under- Four Chinese Dwelling Houses erected
LONDON, 28th March, 1879.-Examined and found correct,
OWEN LEWIS, WILLIAM VANNER,
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS (Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.) N. Current Deposit Account at the rate RTENSION OF 30TH APRIL, 1882
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
INTEREST ALLOWED,
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits:-
For 3 months, 3 per cent: per annum.
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37
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4 per cent.
*
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12
11
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5 per cent.
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31
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
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, February 15, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED
DEPOSITS.
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At 8 months' notioe 3% per Annum.
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On Current Accounts at Rates which
an be ascertained at their Office,
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Seting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 29, 1878,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA,
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-U.......£3,200,000.
RESERVE FUND.................................................. £800,000.
HEAD OFFICE—14, RUE BERGERE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARBEILLES, BON BAY,
HONGKONG, LYONS, CALCUTTA,
HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, FOOCHOW.
LONDON BANKERS:. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai. Hongkong, May 20, 1879-
auditora.
£48,750 18 6
in the above
signed with a LIST OF THE CONTRING. TIONS for the Year ending 31st December, 1878, in order that the Distribution of the PROFITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 30th JUNE Next will be Ad injusted by the OFFICE, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDIN, MATHESON & Co, General Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1879.
CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
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THE following Rates of Interest are To on FIXED DEPOSITS
For 12 months, 6 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
6
12
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3
13
2 per cent.
H. H. NELSON, Manager,
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Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
NOTICE: ·
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
THE AGENCY of this BANK, at Foo.
CHOW will be CLOSED and WITH- DRAWN from 1st July next.
CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS and FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPTS will be-PAID there AT ONCE with INTEREST to Date; or trans ferred to this Branch at the Exchange of the Day at the option of Constituents.
GEO. O. SCOTT, p. Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
-Hongkong, May 28, 1879,
Intimations.
HYDROGRAPHIC NOTICE
AFFROAURES TO HONGKONG-TITANS
CHANNEL
POSITION OF DANGER, Lat. 21° 57'86o N." Long, 114* 07 59% 31, Loft Extreme Tytami Taland, N. 80′′ W. do. N. 58 E. CAPITAL.....£800.000, Right Extreme RESERTS FUND,150,000, Least Water on the Rook (reduced to low
Water Springs) 19 lost.
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
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HE BANK'S BRANCH in Hosezone Branta Dralia on London and the Unlef Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and sonducis all kinds of Banking und Exchange Business.
Bates of Interest Allowed on De
FOULTE.
On QUERENT Accounza, ? per vent,per | Kanum on the dally balanss,
OF FIXED DEPOSITE
For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annuin,
* per cent."
* per cent,
CLEARING MARKS, ·
No Vessel should stand to the North- ward of a line joining the B.E. point of Yeohau daland with the centre of Guyane Talaud (bearing respectively from sch other N, 67 E. and a 67° W.) until Bohat Head opens clear of 8.W. point of Tytarul Island bearing M. W.
This Rock is about 50 feat Long East and West, and 20 feet North and South. Between the Rock and the Island the Soundings vary from 8 to 10 fathoma
(Signed) G. KING HARMAN, Lieut, and Navigating Offser H.M.8. ** Mosquito. Approved met SA (good) GEO, A. G. GREY,
Liu, and Commastër.
B.M.S. “Morqulio,"
Hongkong, 8th May, 1879.
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This Holics affects Admiralty Chari No. 3019
Red Balling Diressions day the Okins Bas Vale
NOTICE
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YANGTEZE INSURANON ASSO": CIATION.
NOTICE
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2003rdance with the Articles of Agree ment, the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decom- ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CUNT, ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, ayable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instant.
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Ágente.
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
FOR SALE
Rent, $43.80 per annum,
Lot No. 5.-That PIECE or PARCEL OF GROUND, situated at Praya East in Hongkong. Registered in the Land Office as Marine Lot No. 116, and Inland Lot No. 429, with Three Large Godowns capable of storing 2,700 tous onel, and Two Small stödowns with Water Frontage and Servants Quarters erected thereon. Crown Rent, $377,96
per annum.
PRICE, $24 Per Annum,
Shipping.
Steamers.
OLANO LARRINAGA & COY'S LINE
OF SPANISH STEAMERS.
;
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The New Steamer
"OHURRUOA,"
Captain ABAROA, will be de-- spatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY Next, the 4th Proximo, at 8 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents
Hongkong, May 30, 1879,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR FOOCHÓW.
The British Ship
jad
"BLACK PRINCE," Capt. HEWEE, will load here for the above Port, and will.
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo,
Hongkong, May 17, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 American Schooner
** IRENE." Captain YATES, will load: here for the above. Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Obi Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Bark
"EDWARD MAY" Capt. JOHNSON, '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 American Bark
*VESUVIUS," Captain Ovzz, will load here for the above Port, and will
TERMS OF SALE-One-quarter of Pur chase Money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the Balance on com-have quick despatch. pletion of Transfer, the expense of which to be paid by the Purchasers.
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The Property to be at Purchasers' risk
For further Particulars and Plans, on the fall of the hammer, apply to
HUGHES & LEGGE, Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 21, 1879,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC TION, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously dis posed of by private contract,
-THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Woiking Order, and Cap-
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, May 8, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
HATTIE E. TAPLEY," TAPLEY, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 19, 1879.-
FOR HAMBURG.
The British Bark
"GOLDEN FLEECE," WILTSHIRE, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
JULES MUMM &C. CHAMPAGNE, Gallons daily. The Property is 4A REE
in Quarts and
· GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1870,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
YON
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
SATURDAY,
DURING 'Steamers FROM CHENA the 7th of June, 1679 sine of the
the Company's CHINÁ will proceed direct ro LosDor, leaving Hongkong on the following Dates on
3rd June......8.8. Lombardy......tons 3723 Zambest. II. 2481 17th, ij
1st July... }}
Teherann 2689 15th
Khedict· 23.
3742 29th. 13th Augu 26th.
9th Septe
LORED4.3)
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the Premises, for Balance
Term of 999 years, PORTIONS OF INLAND LOT
No. 105, vizin
Lor L-Measuring North 67 feet 7 2988 in.; South 72 feet 4 in.; East on Cook Malea, 17 Kaisar-i-Hind 4028 rane Street 81 feet and West 81. fest Cathay 19
20823 in-containing 2,198 superficial feet. Bokhara 2932 Crown Rent, $20.78,
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A. MoIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, May 1, 1879.
NOTICE
HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX
CHANGE,
Lor II Measuring North 48 feet' South on Gage Street 48 feet 1 in East on Cochrane Street 45 feet 7 in.; 22 And West 45 feet-containing 2,189
superficial feet, Crown Rent, $20.79.
Lor III-Measuring North 69 feet 7 in South on Gege Street 70 feet; East 45 feet; and West on Gutelaff Street 44 feet containing 3,128 super ficial feet. Crown Rent, 829.07.
THE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE
HOVE,
be Open and Ready for the use of Max. BER, on MONDAY, the Snd Juna nehty
Applications for admission at Mambart to be addressed so
GEORGE
Hongkong, May 16, 1878,
Each Lor sold will carry with It the trials thereon of the Buildings de Hirtyed in the late Fire
Plans may be seen, and all Farticulars obtained at the Ovrites of
SHARP & DANBY,
Fa. 6, Queen's Road, Intely Memory B. D. Balhoun & Co. Hongkong, May 81, 1870.
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valuable nature, comprising PIECES OF GROUND close to the water, viz:-Ialand Lote Nos 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE- MIBES, erected specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT-
TINGS.
For further Particulars, apply to
Mesars SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON,
Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, March 5, 1879.
Shipping.
Steamers.-
FOR HOIHOW, HAIPHONG AND
HANOL
The Departure of the S. S.
ATALANTA”
has been POSTPONED un.. WEDNESDAY, the 4th
Instant, at 6 am.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MAYER & Co.
Hongkong, Jane 2, 1879.
In
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Caph. Wistony, will be de spatched for the above Ports
on WEDNESDAY, the 4th Instauf, at 10 m., instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Pasage, apply t SAN DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hougkong, June 8, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK
The M-1 American Ship
RAZE
EVANS, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, April 16; 1870.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
+&DITH," MANSON, Mater.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co,
Hougtong, March 28, 1970.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 American Ship
PRIMA LONNA,” LUST, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 98, 1879.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE
E.Steamship Electra, Capt. BöимE," having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed. that their Goods are being landed aud stored at their riak into the Godowns of the Undersigned, hence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless Notice to the contrary be given before d p.m. TO-DAY.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 6th of June will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co.j. Agente
Ju4] Hongkong, May #1, 1879,
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