THE
CHINA
پرسه آو
Established February, 1845,
...
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vou. XXXV. No. 4977. 號十二月六年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
Banks,
LONDON -F. ALGAR, 8, Clement's LOHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK
Lombard Street; » Gkonez SzBEXT & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY
·& Co. 4, Old Jewry, E.C, SAMUEL
OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA. Uncorporated by Royal Charter.)
DRACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhallallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS :—
THE following Rates of Interest are
Strest.
PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monseur, Paris,
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nai Stjsou. Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZKALAND :—Gökvon & Garcia, Mfalm bourns and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-Bran & Black, San Fran-
ouco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—SAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:- Macão, Messrs A, A. de MRILO
& Co.
BioGtow, VAMFFELL S UG, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai, Koochore, Bipei & Co. —AKI GIÁĦFORY & Co., and Kazlı WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
banki,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
„PAID UP CAPITAZ..............5,000,000 Dollars.. KESERVE FUND,......................1,300,000 Dollars.
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COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. B, FORSES, Esq.
Bea, W, KESWICK,
· Deputy Chairman
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.
H. L. DaleyMPLE,
* Kig.
H. HOFFIUS, Esq.
A. Molven, Esq.
WILHELM REINERS,
Esq.
F. D. BASSOON, Esq. W. 8. YouNG, EM,
CHIEF MANAGER,
For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.
"
4 per cent. "
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"
2 per cent.
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H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1870,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL,. RESERVE FUND................... Bankers.
.....£800,000. £150,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
MHE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
Ublef Commercial places in Europe and the of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of East; buys and receives for collection Bills
Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED-ON- DE-
POSITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 3 per cent, per annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 9 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent.
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6 per cent.
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Aotices of Firms.
NOTICE.
R. CARL STIEBEL is authorized
Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. M from this Date to SIGN our Birm
MANAGER,
Shanghal..........................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,-London and County
ON
Bank.
-HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Sarrent Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum..
6
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1
4 per cent,,,
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11
5 per cont.
LOCAL BILLS Discounted.
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Creditz granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the obiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerias, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
Offices of the Corporation,
NOTICE.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
THE AGENCY of this BANK at Foo
Bluzow will be OLUSED and WITH. DRAWN from 1st July next.
by Procuration here, at Shanghal and-at--- Yokohama.
REISS & Cò. Hongkong, May 29, 1879.
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NOTICE.
BE INTERESr. and ResponsIBILITY Of Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CHASED on the 31st December last,
Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH ↳ admitted a Partner from This Dato. ›
RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, January 1, 1879.
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NOTICE
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. CHAN BING WO in our Firm ÚZASED on the 21st day of January, 1879.
MAN FOOK SING HONG,
60 and 62, Bonham Strand. Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
NOTICE.
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MR.NGAN FOOK HOP was admitted in our Firm on the 22nd day of January, 1879.
MAN FOOK SING HONG,
60 and 62, Bonham Strand. Hongkong, June 6, 1879,
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QUERENT DEPOSIT ÁCCOUNTH and FIXED†M.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1879.
Intimations.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS, Latest Editions.
CAVENDISH ON WHIST.
POLE'S THEORY OF WHIST.
WALKER'S CORRECT CARD.
BALBRIGGAN UNDERSHIRTS (A Novelty).
WIRE RAT TRAPS,
BULL'S EYE LANTERNS.
BATH SPONGES. WHITE BRO'S PORTLAND CEMENT.
LAWN TENNIS BATS, BALLS and NETS.
LAWN BOWLS, QUOITS and OTHER GAMES.
Scotch Home-made JAMŠ ́and JELLIES, PHOTOGRAPHIO ALBUMS.
ICE PITCHERS and PAILS.
AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS.
Franch BOOTS and SHOES.
English BOOTS and SHOES,
CHRISTY'S BLACK and DRAB HATS.
"YOU DIRTY BOY."
COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
American GOLDEN LEAF TOBACCO.
Well-Seasoned CIGARS.
MEERSCHAUM PIPES and CIGAR TUBES.
POCKET-KNIVES.
QUININE.
CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS:
SPIRIT LEVELS.
New Style CHIT BOOKS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Oo.
Hongkong, June 19, 1879,
For Sale:
FOR SALE.
(To close a Consignment.) Few Cases RUINART'S well-known
CHAMPAGNE, at
11
$10 per Case of...I dozen Quarte $11 per Case of........... Fints.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, June 17, 1879,
WASHING BOOKS, . (In English and Chinese)
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION."
Testades Captain HOWES TO HE Undersigned has received in- sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY,
the 27th June, 1879, at 11 am,,—— (For account of the concerned,) The American Barque
"ABBE N. FRANKLIN,"
of 460 Tons or thereabouts, as she now
日一初月五年己
Intimations.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
No. 102,
CHINA SEA.
RIVER MIN-FOOCHOW DISTRICT,
AYMAR ROOK BUOY.
No, Red and Black CHEQUERED TOTICE is hereby given that, in July
Nox Brox, 6 feet in Diameter and without a Cage, will be used to Mark the AYMAR ROCK during the temporary Removal for painting of the present Enoy.
By order of the Inspector-General of
Customs,
DAVID M. HENDERSON.
Engineer-in-Chief
Imperial Maritime Customs,
Engineer's Offico,
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Shanghat, 10th June, 1879.
HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company Twin be CLOSED from the 1st to the 10th Proximo, both daya indusive.
A. NEWTON, Manager Hongkong, June 19, 1879.
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NOTICE.
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HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX-
CHANGE.
THE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MABINA
Hoves, Queen's Road Central, are Open Daily for the use of MEMBERS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Special Days-Tursdays and FRIDAYS, from 12 to 12.30 and 4 to 4.30 p.m,
Applications for admission as Members to be addressed to
E. GEORGE,
Secretary,
Hongkong, June 18, 1879.
NOTICE.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878.
HAREHOLDERS in the above OFFICE
Wof Ladies and Gentionen, are now lies in the Harbour, at the Buoy off the are Requested of in: CONTRUNG
ready at this Office—Price, $1 each. --
CHINA MAIL Office,
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Auctions.
PUBLIC
AUCTION.
CLEARANCE SALE.
HE Undersigned has received in Tstructions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY,
the 23rd Instant, commencing at 11 o'clock A.M., at Messrs LAMMERT, ATKIN- sos & Co.'s Premises,→→
The REMAINDER of their VARIED STOCK, comprising: Stationery, Blank Books, Novels, Music, Books of Refer
upper West Point Slip.
The HULL, 3 lower Masts, Bowsprit one Anchor and Chain, will be Sold on Board in one Lot.
Boats and Small Spars, will be Sold on Board.
The Sails, Rigging, Stores and all Appurtenances, will be Sold in Lots, on Shore, at the upper West Point Slip.
the hammer. The Vessel and all Lots, TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of with all faults and errors of description,
to be at Purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, June 19, 1879,
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC-
alectro-plated Ware, Glass Ware,ITION, shortly, on a day, to bo Gaments, Fancy Goods, All-wood Flan-horeafter named, unless previously dis-
posed of by private contract,
Flan
nels, Reps, Berges, Sofa Rugs, Carpete, Boots and Shoes, FURNISHING GOODS, Cooking Stoves, Fire Grates, Hard Ware, etc., etc.
Oilman's STORES, Family Stores and Provisions; English, American, Franch, and German WINES, Liqueurs, Beer, Brandy, Bitters, Abrynth, eta, eta.
SHIPOHANDLERY of every de inription, Russian and Manila Rope,
Canvas, Anchors, Chains, etc.
DEFORIT RECEIPTS will be PAID there a JAMES ANDERSON, formerly ML Manager of the Foounow Docks, has this Day been admitted a Partner our Firm,
ONUN with INTEREST to Date, or trans ferred to this Branch at the bachange of the Pay at the option of Constituents, and
GEO, O. SCOTT,
p. Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, May 28, 1879,
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1849,)
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
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CONTENTION OF SUTH APRIL, 1802
CAPITAL BULLY PAID UP.......£8,200,000,
J. INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wanchal. Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE
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FULES MUMM & Oo,'s CHAMPAGNE, in Qearts and Fintas GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Hongkong, May 26, 1879,
SELLING OFF.
8 it is necessary to Effect a COM.
HEAD OFFICL—14, Run BESSE, A PLETE CLEARANCE by the end
PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at; LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG,
Caloutta, HaNKOW, DHANGHAI, koodauw,
LONDON BANEERS! BE BANK OF ENGLAND: THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
depletion
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terms so be ceriained on applesión, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transsein every descripidon of Banking ozolange pusiness,
E. G. VOUILLEMONT,
a andrer, Shanghai.
Hongkong, May 30, 1879,
of the present month,-The whole of
LAMMEET ATKINSON & 06's
REMAINING
VARIED STOCK- comprising t
FAMILY STORES,
WINES,
SPIRITS
ALES.
Engine Stores, India Rubber Sheet ing, Tube Expanders, Signal Lanterns,
Beef, Pork, Golden Gate Flour, and a variety of other Articles,
TERMS ----Cash on delivery.
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, June 19, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received in- structions from Messrs DAVUS SASSOON, BONS & Co, to sell by Public Auotion, (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract),
The British Iron Screw Steamship
-"HINDOSTAN,”
On
of 991 Tons Register, and 1,800 Tons Measurement carrying capacity. Board the Steamer, on
TUESDAY,
the 24th Instant, at 2.80 p.m -TERMS OF BALL Half of the Purchase Money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the Balance on due trans- STATIONERY. fer of the Vessel ELECTRO-PLATED WARE,
GLASSWARE.
CROCKERY.
BOOKS,
The Steamer to be at Purchaser's tisk and expense on the fall of the hammer.
For further Farticulars, apply at the SHIPOHANDLERY, OFFICE of Mesure David Sassoon, Sons
so, dia, dia...... | |& Co. Will be sold at FUNKUR GREATLY RE-
HN, MODY, DOKUD Paides,
Bongkong, June 4, 1870,
Hongkong, June 18, 1870,
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Cap- able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily, The Property is of a most valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES OF GROUND close to the water, viz-Inland Lots No. 749, 781 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, STILLA, Vats, BTOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT- TINGS.
For further Particulars, apply to
Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and
JOHNSON,... Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong Hongkong, Merch 8, 1879.
Intimations.
NOTICE
CUSTOM HOUSE,
Canton, 18th June, 1879,
HAVE TO-DAY Transferred Charge of this for to Ms. EDWARD MO KEAN, Commissioner of Customs.
WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, Commissionir. Hongkong, June 16, 1870, HONGKONG WHARS & GODOWNS.
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OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
GModerate Races, in FIRST-CLASS GUDOWNS, under Entopean supervision and VESSELA Discharged alongide the Wharf, on favorable Terms, whih" quick deepstok, álag sutien Gonowrs to be lat,
MEYER 4 Co..
Ja24 Hongkong, June 3, 1879,
signed with a OF THEIR TIONE for the Year ending 31st December, 1878, in order that the Distribution of the PROFITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS prior to the 30th JUNE Next will be Ad- may be arranged. Returns not rendered
justed by the OFFICE, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1879,
DENTAL NOTICE,
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B. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
D during the Summer Months, leaving
shipping. Steamers.
FOX HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through
rates for HANOL) ◄
The Departure of the 8. S.
"ATALANTA,”
for the above Ports, has been -POSTPONED-Etil: SA-
TURDAY, the 21st Instant, at 7am. For Freight or Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, June 18, 1878.
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FOR MANILA. The Steamship
"DIAMANTE,” Captain THERAUD, will be de spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 21st Inst., at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 17, 1870.
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NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES-
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
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The Company's Steamshly
"TIBRE," Commandant REYNIER will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agens. Hongkong, June 17, 1879.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES: MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT, POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
DJEMNAH,”
Dommandant will be despatched for 8BANGHAT after her arrival from Europa
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
“Agenty Hongkong, June 17, 1879.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamably.
"DOUGLAS,”
Capt. Young, will be de- apatched for the above Porta on SUNDAY, the 22nd Inst., at 10 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. Hongkong, June 19, 1879.
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FOR MANILA (DIRECT), The Spanish Steamer
above. Port,
PASIG,"
Captain ZAVALA, will have immediate despatch for the
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, June 10, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA. The 41 British Bark
"CARRICKS,"
T. JONES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, June 6, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 4 1 American Ship
"SOUTH AMERIĴAN,” Captain KNOWLES, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 13, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. The A 1 American Sohooner
"TRENE," Captals YATES, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 21, 1879,"
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A1 British Bark
"PRILIPPINE,”
Captain Souтawoon, will have is quick despatch for the above
Porta
For Freight, apply to
-- ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, June 9, 1879.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Bark
"J. R. STANHOPE" Captain PILLSBURGH, will load here, and will have quick de
spatch for the above Port, For Freight, apply to
: RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 9, 1879,
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
"GAUNTLET,"
►Lucas, · Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Bongkong, June 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
HATTIE E, TAPLEY,” TAPLEY, Master.
For Freight, apply to me.
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 19, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG. The British Bark.
"GOLDEN FLEECE,” "WUTSHIRE, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 7, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK
The A1 American Ship
"HAZE ETANS, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, April 16, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ships
"EDITH," MAXSON, Master..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The 41 American Ship * PRIMA DONNA,"
LUST, Master
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & CO
Hongkong, March 28, 1879,