THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Voz. XXXV. No.5025. 競五十月八年九十七百八千——英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Banks.
OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.--
LONDON:-F. Algar, 8, Clemenfi Zane, | CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK
Lombard Street. Gronoz STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill. Gozzon & Gozok, Ludgate Circus, E. 0.. - Batis, HENDİ & Co., 4. Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DLOOM & Co., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Elrest
PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE ROSNT,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nar-
sau Siridi.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-----GozDOW & Geron, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HKINEZEN & Co., "Manila. CHINA:--Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Bwatow, CAMPBELL 2 00, Amoy's WILSON, NICHOLES & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFoud & Co., and KELLY & Warmu. Yokohama, Lane, Oraw- TOED & Co.
Banks.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.}
THE following Rates of Interest are
allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS 1--
For 12 months, 6 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent... 2 per cent.
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3
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H. A. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1879,
Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Pablished every Evening.
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1879.
For Sale.
NEW GOODS
RECENT
New Shapes in HATS.
ARRIVALS.
THE MESES, HA AMBERG'S INDEXICON FILES, the latest improve-
ments for Office use.
EXTRA FINEST ISIGNY BUTTER, New Season's Packing, L.. O. & Co.'s Own BRAND. LAWN TENNIS.
HAMS.
REF NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES. TRAVELLING INKSTANDS, Securo. ARTISTS' COLOURS and COLOUR BRASS and IRON BEDSTEÅDS.
BEZIQUE SETS.
BOXES. LETTER SCALÈS.
WALKING STICKS, well selected.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. | NURSERY KETTLES and STANDS,
New-Portable. MACHIE'S EXCHANGE TABLES.
·TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL...... RESERYE FUND.........
..£800,000, ...£160,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grauts Drafts ou London and the
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Chief Commercial places in Europe and the
CORPORATION,
FAID-UP CAPITAL,...........5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,.......1,300,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman--W, H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Bon, W. KiswICK, E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
East; buys and receives for collection Bülls of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cant. per annum on the daily balance.
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ON FIXED DEPOSITS, For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
37
11
4 per cent.
H. HOFFIUS, Esq.
,, 12 35
5 per cent,
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A. Molves, Esq.
W. S. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIET MANAGER,
Hongkong,..............Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.......................Ewen Cameron, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account at the ratē
ON on dalle
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
6
12
15
4 per cent.
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 CORPORATION.
MEDE
THE AGENCY of this BANK at Foo- now will be CLOSED and WITH. DRAWN from 1st July next.
· ÜURBEST DEFosit Accounts and FIXED DEPOSIT REOKIPTA 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,
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)-
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION OF 30TH AFRI, 1862-
CAPITAL FULLY FAID-DF.........$3,200,000. RESERVE FOND £800,000. HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BEBOERE, PARIS.
AGENOLES and BRANCHES at:
BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO,
HONGKONG,
LONDON,
MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
LYONG,
NANTES,
CALCUTTA BANKOW,
SHANGBAÍ, Foocnow,
LONDON BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALLE,
THIS EVENING,
M
15th AUGUST, 1879.
SECOND AND LAST OPERATTO CONCERT
GIVEN BY
AESTRO AND MADAME
HIRLEMANN.
With the Kind Assistance of a GENTLEMAN AMATEUR;
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By Kind Permission of COLONEL GEDDES and OFFICERS, the BAND of H. M.'« 27TH INNISKILLINGS REGINENT Will Assist and Play a few Choice Selectlons.
PROGRAMME;
FIRST PART. Overture........ Pancred.....Rossini, played by the BAND. Martha....Transcription by..Th. Hirlemann.
MAESTRO HIRLEMANN,
11. Trovatore.............Grand ArianaG. Verdi MADAME HIELUMANN.
DEXTER PLAYING CARDS.
AGONIC VISITING CARDS. HORSE CLIPPERS.
BATH SPONGES.
"YOU DIRTY BOY!"
SPARKLING SAUMUR, a really Good Dry Champagno at a Moderate Price, Quarts
$10 and $11, Pints $11.60 and $12.50 per case. KUINAET PERE & Fils' CHAMPAGNE, $10 per caso.
SPARKLING BURGUNDY, RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL
• PROFESSION FOR INVALIDS.
Finest FRENCH PLUMS. DRY MANZANILLA SHERRIES. RED HEART RUM. Specially Selected SCOTCH WHISKY. ANGOSTURA BITTERS.
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日八十月六年外己
TENDE
Intimations.
TENDERS are invited for PAINTING and COLOURING, internally and externally, the RESIDENCE, with OUT GENERAL at the Royal Naval Hospital, BUILDINGS, of the DEPUTY INSPECTOR
Mount Shadwell, according to Particulare which may be seen at the OFFICE of the Naval Storekeeper, Royal Naval Yard.
Tenders to be sent in by Noon, on the
18th Instant,
The right to reject the lowest or any Tendor reserved.
:
WILLIAM HYNES,
For Naval Storekeeper. Hongkong, Naval Yard, 13th August, 1879.
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DOG LOST.
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OST, from H, B. M. Consulate, Canton, on the 2nd of May last, a rough. | SACCORE'S SHERRIES.
hatred SCOTCH TERRIER of an Iron Grey BORDEAUX CLARETS from $4 per dozen. Colour, with cut Ears and Tail, and an
RACQUET and TENNIS SHOES.
WIRE MATTRESSES. UMBRELLAS.
most valuable Invention.
swering to the Name of "WASP,"
There is reason to believe that the Tog is now in Hongkong.
THE MULTIPLEX COPIER, a new and
CUMSHAW MIXTURE TEA (a five catty Box delivered at any address in one who will give anch information as will
the United Kingdom for $8).
MORLEY'S HOSIERY.
PARISIAN SHIRTS.
CALDECOTT'S CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS.
New NOVELS.
'WORKS OF REFERENCE.
GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
&c., &o.,
&c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, August 6, 1879.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE GOODWILL,
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inümations.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
· CORPORATION,
LEASE, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES NREGISTERS of SHARES of the
OF
THE CENTRAL HOTEL, SHANGHAI-CHINA,
THIS HOTEL, which is Furnished THE
throughout in a very Superior Man- ner, has been in operation for upwards of 3 Years, and affords an Excellent Opper- tunity for an Energetic Man, or a Marríod Couple, to secure a Competency in a fow Yeste,
Terms, and full Particulars, can be ob- tained upon application to
July 21, 1979.
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HALL & HOLTZ, Shanghai.
FOR SALE.
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X American Bark "ANTIOCH"
(JUST ARRIVED), 1, 2, 3 and 4 inch OSEGON PINE LUMBER. SPARS,
19 to 24
7 to 18 inches (in Slings) 40 to 80 ft. long.
(at Partners)30 to 96 ft. „,
L. MALLORY,
2)
· Hongkong Timber Yard, (Wanchai).
Hongkong, August 8, 1879,
FOR SALE.
Ke8
hereby given, that the
CORPORATION will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 6th, to SATURDAY, the 16th of Auguet (both days incinstve), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
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Hongkong, July 31, 1879.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
N°
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Or- dinary Half-Yearly MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hong. keng, on SATURDAY, the 16th day of August next, at THREE O'CLOCK p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a State- ment of Accounts to 30th Jul, 1879. By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 31, 1879,
NOTICE
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A. de Kon- VEUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN, ANY CLAIMS against the British Steam-
Selection................Âïdī.............................G. Verdi. played by the BAND, -- Le Reveil
du Lion Caprice Héroïque {
MAESTRO HIRLZMANN,” La Traviata......Grand Aria,......G. Verdi. MADAME HIRLEMANK,
atzki.
,Stratissi
INTERVAL. Fusionen.......... Valse.......
'played by the BAND. Les Noces de { Nightingate's j
Jeannette....
..V. Masse,
Aria MADAME HIREFMANN, Luda de Lammermoor............ Prudent. MAESTRO HIELEMANN,
The Hirle-
Inana.
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Dry CHAMPAGNE (England)
3.
In Casos of......................................I doz. Quarte.
of.................2 Pinta, Apply to
SANDER & Co..
Agents,
Hongkong, August 13, 1879,
FOR SALE
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|HE Undersigned offers for SALE at
moderate Prices, an Invoice of
PRESERVED MEATS from the SYDNEY PRESERVED MEAT COMPANY,
ship CELTIC MONARCH must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noon of SATURDAY, the 16th Inst., or they will not be Recognized,
MELOHERS & Co.,
Agents.
A REWARD of $10 will be given to any load to his recovery.
H, B. M. Consulate,
Canton, August 2, 1879.
NOTICE..
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ANYONE Home Lordon, whit A AGNES MUIR, from London, must be sent in to the Undersigned before TUES- DAY Next, the 19th Instant, at Noon, or they will not be Recognized.
MEYER & Co., Agenti
Hongkong, August 14, 1879.
DODD & CO.'S ESTATE.
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A FINAL DIVIDEND of $1.1% per A cont, will be paid at Amoy on the 25th Instant at the Office of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.
Debts not proved before the 20th instant will be excluded from the dividend.
F. CHOMLEY,
| EDMOND PYE,
J
H. ABINDROTH, Inspectora. Amoy, 12th August, 1879,
Trustes.
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NOTICE. TROM, the 1er of OCTOBER, DE EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now 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 lat of April next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
Dduring the Summer Months, leaving
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.
THE Authority to Sign Bills of Lading by this COMPANY'S STEAMERS, granted to Mr. J. J. HOWARD, is hereby re- voked, and Mr. C. L. SOKHAM is autho- au16 rized to Sign until further notice.
RUSSELL & C.,
Agents. Hongkong, July 10, 1870.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, August 13, 1879.
NOTICE.
CONSULADO DE ESPAÑA EN HONGKONG,
CEALED TENDERS will be Received
IS
AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER
COMMISSION AGENT,
AND
Bric à-Bres..... Polka Coote. Comprising: Balled Beef and Matton, in this CONSOLATE for the SALE of THE Undersigned has established him-
Played by the BAND,
Corned Beef and Soup and Bonilli in 6-lb. the OLD COPPE extracted from the self at the Premises formerly occupied Vivere e Godere........ by T. Campana, Tins, Ox-tongues, Spiced, Corned and Sea. Spanish Man-of-war Vencedora, actually by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Peddar's
GENTLEMAN AMATEUR..!
soned Beef, Roast and Corned Mutton, lying in the Kowroom Dock, where the Wharf, a Marche
Sheep-tongues, Heal Turtle Soup, Assorted COPPER is also in view. Hongroise Composed by Grande Valse... For Soprano, by... Venno Brawn and Oz-tongues, etc., in 2-13. Tine. Soups, Sheep's-head, Compressed Meats,
. PRICES OF ADMISSION:
And, Stalls or Dress Circle........Two DOLLARS.. Pit.
ONE DOLLAR
..8.30 p.m.
9.00
Doors Open at...................................... To Commence at
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A Small Involes of Superior Red and White AUSTRALIAN GROWN WINE, vlz: MURRAY VALLEY and WYND- HAM WINES, comprising: Tokay, Ver. dillo, Muscat, Claret, Madeira, Sheraz, Reisilog Burgundy, Hermitage, Pineau In
Tickets to be had and Sesta secured at Quarts and Pints. | Messrs Laxe, CraWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, August 15, 1879.
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For Sale.
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F. KLAMPERMEYER,
186, QUEEN'S ROAD,
●EGS to inform the Pabllo that he has commenced BoBINESS, 86 » CAFE
and RESTAURANT Keeper, and will en-
Also,
(From Bordeaux), "CHATEAU DE FRAUDS, a Superfor Breakfast Claret at $5 per Case. A few Cases of LAFITTE,
G. B. LAMMERT, Hongkong, July 17, 1878.
FOR SALE.
shall take place on the 18th Instant in this The Adjudication to the Highest Bidder
OFFICE, Ball's Court, No. 1, where the
All GOODS Intrusted for SALE will be Tenders shall be Opened and Raad at One fully covered by FIRE INSURANCE. O'Clock P.M.
G. R. LAMMERT, Hongkong, July 1, 1679.
The Tenders must contain the Price of
fered of each Ploul of Copper, which shall be weighed thereafter before delivery.
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A. MENCARINI,
Spanish Consul. Hongkong, August 12, 1879.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878, AND TO THE S0TH JUNE, 1879,
Shipping.
Steamers.
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY. FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
SHAREHOLDERS in the shove Cour. Taking. Cargo and stralasians ad Narog
deavour to the best of bis ability to give JULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, Undersigned with a List of their COSTEL-
satisfaction to those who kindly give him their Patronage.
The Hongkong Agency receiver Fixed GERMAN SAUSAGES of all Kinds can Deponita on Terms to be ascertained on be made to Order at the shortest notice, application, grants Drafts and Credita on and of the Best Quality,
all parts of the World, and transacts every ⠀ - 10E_OREAM at all Times în roadinem, description of Banking Fxchange Business, and can be supplied to Parties, do,
E. G YOUILLEMONT,
Manager, Shanghai,
Hongkong, May 20, 1879,
F. KLAMPERMEYER, Proprietor.
Hongkong, August 4, 1870.
In Quarta and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1870.
WASHING BOOKS... (In English and Chiness,)
of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office.—Pries, $1 each;"
China Mail Offor
all New
Zealand Ports, NEW CALEDONIA & FLJL The A1 Chartered Steamer "OLAR"
TASMANIA,
are requested to Furnish the
BUTIONS from the 1st January, 1878, to the 30th June, 1870, in Order that the Portion of the NET PROFITS to be Re- sarved for CONTRIBUTORS may be ar ranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st OCTOBER NEXT will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations | SATURDAY, will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 2, 1879.
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ANDRESEN, Commander, will be despatched as above cú the 23rd Instant, at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, Augunt 7, 1870, Au28
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
*"TANAIS,"
Command, DE LA MARCELLE, W be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, August 13, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"SINDH," Commandant MONGE, will be dospatched for SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE OBAMPEAUX,
Agent Hongkong, Auguti 13, 1879.
FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE, (TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR NEW ZEALAND.)
The Eastern und Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamship
“BRISBANE"
will be despatched na abovo on or about the 26th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Rongkong, August 7, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Bark
F. P. LITUHFIELD," Captain SPALDING, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 8, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 LII. Russian Bark
"KALAJA,"
J. Ross, Maxtor, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co,
Hongkong, July 26, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 British Bark,
EDWARD BARROW," Ricu, Master, will load here for above Port, and will harg quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, July 21, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"CHASCA,"
Captain WASHBURN, will, load here, and will have quick de-
spatch for the above Port. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July 4, 1879.
FOR HONOLULU.
The A1 American. Bárk "ALICE O. DICKERMAN,” Captain W. L. BRYANT, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
-RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1879.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
Tho 4 1 British Bark
"ORANGE GROVE,” Capt. LONGHIn, shortly due, will load here, for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, July 15, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
VIGILANT Captain Ross, will load here for the above Port, and will despatch.
have quick
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July 16, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK,
The 3/3 L. II. American Ship
MONTE ROSA}”.
C. O. CARTER, Master
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, July 3, 1879.