THE
CHINA
dow
Established February, 1840,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Voz. XXXV. No. 4980. 號四十月六年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Banks.
OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK
Lombard Street, Gronen Brazer: & Co., 80, Cornhill. Gunnox & Goran, Ludgate Oirous, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jeory, E.O. SAMUEL Deacon & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall - Biresti
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE HOSNY,
19, Rue Monstour, Parit.
NEW YORK-ANDDEW WIND, 183, Nar-
sau firest.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Gondor & Gorom, Mol- bourne and Sydney..
SAN FRANCISCO, and American · Porta
generally-BN & BLAOX, San Fran
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Cú300, SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—SATLE & Cop Square, Singapore, O. HEINSZES & Co., Manila. CHINA: Macas, Meurs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Uo Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS &0. Foochoo, Haner & Co. Shanghai, LARS, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kanex & Watan, Yokohama, Lann, CraW- .. FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Paid-up Cafitas,..............5,000,000 Dollars. KESEBVI FUND 1,300,000 Dollars.
OQUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W, H. FORBES, Esq Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK, E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, H. L. DALBYMPLE,
* (Incorporated by Royal Charter)
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1879.
Intimations.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
FHB following Rates of Interest are CHILDREN'S BOOKS, Latest Editions,
Tallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS
For 12 months, 5 per cent per annum.
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+1
4 per cent.
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2 per cent, Ven
H.. H. NELSON, Manager,
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. ́TRALIA, AND CHINA.
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£800,000.
CAPITALSE RESERVE FUND........0160,000, Bankers,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE CITY BANK,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
grants Drafts on London and the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the Eaut buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITA-
On CURRENT ACcousts, 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent,
Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Eeq,
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H. HOPFIUS, Esq.
W. S. YOUNG, Esq.
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6 per cent.
A. MOIVER, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER..
Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank,
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
NOarrant. Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits ---
For 3 months, $ per cent, per annum.
$
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4 per cent.
#
12
1
55
5 per cent.
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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.
NOTICE.
ORIENTAL BANK CORFORATION,
THE AGENCY of this BANK ́at Foo-
TSHOW will be CLOSED and WITH.
DRAWN from 1st July next.
CURRANT DSPOBIT-ACCOUNTS and FIXED- DEPOSIT RECEIPTS will be PAID there AT ONOK 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.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1948. )
BOGGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF BUTH AFRIL, 1862.
CAPITAL FULLY Paid-up,.....£3,200,000.
RE
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE 'BEROZBE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANORES ati LONDON, BOURBON, BAN FRANCISCO,
MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, BONGKONG, LIONS, CALCUTTA, BANKOW, NARTER,
KHANGHAI, 1000mʊW.
LONDON BANKERSI 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 Credite on all parts of the World, and transacts evety description of Banking Exchange Business.
EG. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai, -kong, May 29, 1879,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
Mfrom this Date to SIGN our Firm
WTR CARL STIEBEL is authorized
by Procuration here, at Shanghai and at
Tokohama.
REISS & Co.
Hongkong, May 28, 1879.
NOTICE.
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Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of
Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED on the 31st December last
CAVENDISH ON WHIST.
10%-
POLE'S THEORY OF WHIST,
WALKER'S CORRECT CARD.
BALBRIGGAN UNDERSHIRTS (A Novelty).
WIRE RAT TRAPS.
日五初月五年己
Intimations.
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS against the Undersigned A Firm, to be sent in on or before the 30th Instant, or, they will not be Re cognized.
W. B. SPRATT & 06. Hongkong, June 3, 1879. ju80
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.
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BULL'S EYE FANTERNS, BATA. SPONGES.
IN OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at WHITE BRO'S POTLAND OFMENT. Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongalda the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch. “Also entire GöDowns to be let.
MEYER & Oo.
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LAWN TENNIS BATS, BALLS and NETS. ⠀
LAWN BOWLS, QUOITS and OTHER GAMES.
Scotch Homo-made JAMS and JELLIES. PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS,
ICE PITCHERS and PAILS,
AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS.
CHRISTY'S BLACK and DRAB HATS.
"YOU DIRTY BOY."
· French BOOTS and SHOES.
English BOOTS and SHOES.
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 & Co.
Hongkong, June 19, 1878.
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION. ULEARANCE SALE,
AKINSON & OB,B
HE Undersigned will resume the
VARIED STOCK
ON
WEDNESDAY,
the 25th June, 1879, at 12.30 p.m.,-- at their PPEMISES, PEDDAR'S WHARF,
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 23, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
For Sale.
FOR SALE
(To' close a Consignment.)
Few Cases RUINART'S well-known
CHAMPAGNE, at
"2
Hongkong, June 2, 1879.
HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COM- PANY, LIMITED.
HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company Tilos CLOSED from the lat to the 10th Proximo, both days inclusive.
A. NEWTON, Manager.
Hongkong, June 19, 1879.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.~~
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS AND BOOKS,
48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, June 20, 1879,
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NOTICE
HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX- CHANGE.
$10 per Case of.........1 dozen Quarts,
Pints. $11 per Case of 2
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. House, Queen's Road Central, are ППHE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE Hongkong, June 17, 1879.
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Intimations.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 103.
CHINA SEA.
HABLES VINCENT SMITH is T TION, shortly, on a way to be O BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC hereafter named, unless previously dis posed of by private contrast,
admitted a Partner from This Date.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1879.
NOTICE.
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THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr. CHAN HING WO in our Firm CEASED on the 21st day of January, 1879,
MAN FOOK SING HONG,
60 and 02, Bonham Strand. Hongkong, June 6, 1879,
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NOTICE
R. NGAN FOOK HOP was admitted Ma PARTNER in our Firm on the 22nd day of January, 1879.
MAN FOOK-SING HONG,
60 and 62, Bonham Strand, ̧ Rongkong, June 6, 1879
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NOTICE.
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MMALager of the FOODHOW DOCKS, TE. JAMES ANDERSON, formerly has this Day been admitted a Partner in our Firm.
J. INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wanchai, Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received in Tstructions from Captain HOWES to sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 27th June, 1879, at 11 amigo (For account of the concerned,) The American Barque
“ABBE N, FRANKLIN,"
of 460 Tone or thereabouts, as she now lies in the Harbour, at the Buoy off the 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 Bails, Rigging, Stores and all Appurtenances, will be Sold in Lot, on Shore, at the upper West Point Blip..
TEBME OF SALE. Cash on the fall of the hammer. The Vessel and all Lots, with all faults and errors of description, to be at Purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
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 or GROUND close to the water, viz:-Inland Lota Nos. 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS. PRE- MISES, erected specially for the purpose MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, only a few years since, together with the Srook, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT
TINES.
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For further Particulars, apply to
Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong. Hongkong, March 5, 1879,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
JULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
in Quarts and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
SELLING OFF.
RIVER MIN—FOOCHOW DISTRICT.
AYMAR BOOK BUOY.
Noro
OTICE is hereby given that, in July next, a Red and Black CHEQUERED Nur Buoy, 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 Buoy,
By order of the Inspector-General of
Customs,
DAVID M. HENDERSON,
Engineer-in-Chief,
Imperial Maritime Customs,
Engineer's Office, Shanghal, 10th June, 1879,
NOTICE
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UNTIL further Notice all Communion-
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Open Daily for the use of MEMBERS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Special Days TUESDAYS 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.
DB EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878,
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
Dduring the Summer Months, leaving
Shipping.
Steamers.
The Steamship
tions for the Portuguese Consulate FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. in Hongkong, or addressed to the Under- signed, should be Directed to the Care of A. G. ROMANO, Ezq., Honorary Consul of Portugal.
J.. TOUREIRO, Consul-General of Portugal.
Consulate of Portugal,
Hongkong, June 20, 1879,
NOTICE.
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ÅDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1878,
HAREHOLDERS in the above OFFICE are Requested to furnish the Under- signed with a Lur or Tamis CONTRIBU- Tors for the Year ending 81st December, A® 11 necenery to Effect -COM-10 for that the Matribution of the FLETE CLEARANCE by the end PROFITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS of the present month,-The whole of to
may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 80th JUNH Next will be Ad-
··LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co.'s usted by the OFFICE, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1879,
YANGTSEE INSURANCE ASSO
REMAINING
VARIED STOCK,- comprising 1
} FAMILY STORES,
WINES.
SPIRITS.
ALES
BOOKS.
STATIONERY.
ELECTRO-PLATED WARE,
GLASSWARE,
CROCKERY..
CIATION.
NOTICE
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TN accordance with the Articles of Agree
de Diraptons have declarec BRIPOHANDLERY. DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for
do, do, do,
the FarTEEN MONTHS ending 81st Decem Will be sold at FURTHER GREATLY Ex.ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENt. DECED PRICES.
Bongkong, June 4, 1879.
WASELING BOOKA. (In English and -- Chinese. )- TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, are NOW ready ak ikia Office.--Prios, $1 each; Hongkong, June 18, 1879. 1037|| OHIYA HAID Onlin
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer,
OF THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, sayable at our Office on and sfier the 15th Instant,
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contribution,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSHELL
Hongkong, May 6, 10TH.
"KWANGTUNG," Captain ---, will be de- spatched for the above. Porta
on FRIDAY, the 27th Inst., at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, June 23, 1879,
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FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamship
"SAINT MARÊ,” Captain Jousson, will load
the above Ports, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
НОР КЕЕ.
Hongkong. June 21, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
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The Company's Steamship
TIBRE Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, June 17, 1879
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
DJEMNAH," Commandant ----- will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europa,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent
Hongkong, June 17, 1870.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 Eritish Bark
"COLWIN"
BULMAN, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will be despatched on the 15th July,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
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Hongkong, June 21, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 4 1 American Ship (5
"SOUTH AMERICAN,” Captain KNOWLES, will load Shere for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 18, 1870. →→
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner
"IRENE"
Captain YATES, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Hongkong, May 21, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 American Bark
"J. E. 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"
Lucie, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
**HATTIE E. TAPLEY,” TAPLEY, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & OG
Hongkong, May 19, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG, The British Bark
"GOLDEN FLEECE," “WILTSHIRE, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 7, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship.
"EDITH,"
►MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & 06
Hongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON, The A1 American Bhip
"PRIMA DONNA,” Lust, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
Nollees to Vonsiguess
FROM LONDON & PORTS OF CALL,
HE Steamship Benarty having arrived, Consignees of Oarge av hereby th formed that their Goode are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 28th fastant will be subject to renty No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigued by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Qo,,
Agenta.
Hongkong, June 21, 1870.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, BRITISH BARQUE VALE OF DOON, FROM ANTWERP."
named Vessel are requested to send JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods, A
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Cone. signoes' risk and expense,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & On,
Agente
Hongkong, June 13, 1879.
SAILORS' HOME,
ANY Cast-off CtorRING, BOOKS,
PAPERS will be thankfully received at the Ballor's Home, West Point
Hongkong, July 26, 1876,