TRE
CHINA
Betablished
February,
1846,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipplar List.". Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 123.
鎚八月二十年九十七百八千一獒
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Bauk.
LONDON -F. ALsak, 8, Clement's Lane, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA. Lombard Street, Gxoxer STERKT & Co., 30, Cornhill, Gordon & GOTON, Ludgate Oiros, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jetory, R.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Strest.
PARIS AND RUROPE-LEON DE KOBNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, París. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas....
saw Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTUH, Hel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-Baan & Black, San Fran
cinco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:--SAXLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA: Macuo, Mesire A, A. DE GIELLO
& Co. Bratow, CAMPBEL Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, Huer & Co. Bhanghai. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY WALSH, Yokohama, Lane, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
ا واعلامية
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-W, E. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KxSWICK,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS,
E. L. DALRYMPLE,
Eeq.
H. Horrius, Esq,
A. MOIVER, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
W. 5. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEBE.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :---
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
4 per cent.
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6
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12
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5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Offices of the Corporation,
Rongkong, Angust 16, 1879.
CAPITAL, maar RESERVE FUND,...
..£800,000. £160,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BARE.OF SCOTLAND.
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG granta Drafie on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE- rostra.
On CORRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cout, per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
G
4 per cont. 12
5 per cent.
URARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
THE following Rates of Interest are
allowed on FIZED DEPOSITS:
For 12 months, & per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
6
K2
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+
3
15
2 per cent.
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20
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I. H. NELSON, .
Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1879.
For Sale..
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
TAVE Just RECEIVED their Uanal ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising:- GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. | LADIES', and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT CA-
BINETS.
PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS. WORK BOXES in Leather and Fancy
Woods.
CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS. VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. STATUETTES.
CASES,
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
BAGS.
Handsome Presentation INKSTANDS. CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES. ...Handsomely Painted FLOWER VASES.
NOVELTIES in Electro-plated Ware,
suitable for Presents.
Handsomely Bound and Illustrated GIFT BOOKS, Comprising:—
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART,
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND ROMANCE.
THE BIRD, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET,
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC OF HADES.
A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and Grels.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
DELLS' PORTMANTEAUX, completely fitted.
SWIMMING and WASHING DOLLS.
MECHANICAL TOYS, in Great Variety. DOLLS PERAMBULATORS,
PUZZLES, GAMES, BRICKS. HORSES and CARTS, WHEEL BARROWS.
DRUMS, TRUMPETS, GUNS and SWORDS.
THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES in COSAQUES, Comprising:-
HELEN'S BABIES" CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB, CRACKERS.
BELLES of the SEASON, &c., &o., &o.
PAINT BOXES,
TATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD.
N
LIMITED.
Registered in London under the Companies' Act of 1862, on 23rd March, 1860, Established in Caloutta 29th September, 1863.
Subscribed CAPITAL......... PAID-UP CAPITA.................. RESERVE FUND.
£933,000. .£465,250. £20,000.
HEAD OFFICE:-39A, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C..
LONDON BANKERS:- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANE OF ENGLAND. NATIONAL BANK OF SOSTLAND.
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All descriptione of Barking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITA acoording to arrangement-the maximum rate being 5 per cent. per annum.
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager. Hongkong, November 1, 1879,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
Auction, on THE Undersigned will sell by Public
TUESDAY,
DINGS.
BLOOM MUSCA-
FRENCH PLUMS.
TELS. Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre-
sents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyeau. JUJUBES. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
NOW READY.
PRICE, $1.50.
GALANTINES of GAME. Rusara OX TONGUES. Spiced OX T NGUES. MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BNBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS,
CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinner
SHERRY.
CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &o,, &o. CRAWFORD & CO.
intimations.
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TAKA-IMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTS,
FOR
OR SALE, Large and Sma!! COAL, "COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW," Apply att & OFFICES, NO. 7, QUEEN'S
ROAD CENTRAL; Or, TO
By E. H. PARKER,
Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office.
Hongkong, December 6, 1879,-
SOR 3L X.
TULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in Quarls and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Hongkong, May 26, 1879. -
FOR SALE.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. the 9th Dec, at Noon, at his Auction THEOPHILE ROEDERER
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
R CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1962.
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND....
£800,600,
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rue BERGKEE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOUEBOK, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOXBAY,
LYONS, CALUUTTA, NANTES, SHANGHAI,
HONGKONG, HANKOW, FOOоHOW,
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 the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.
E, G. VOUILLEMONT, E anager, Shanghai,
Hongkong, May 20, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
{Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
£1,000,000
PAID-UF CAPITAL ;
R
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE..
FOSITS.
At 8 montbe notice 8% per Annum
23
4%
1
5%
23
Current Accounts kept on Terms which
may be learnt on application.
GEO. O. BOOTT,
dating Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879,
Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf,
2 bales Scarlet BLANKETS.
do.
1 bale Green
3 bales Brown Pilot Cloth. Tweeds, Flanzel, Serge, Wool Mita, Wool Scarves, Undershirts, Drawers, Socks, etc.
8 casks Soda Crystals.
5 caves Loaf Sugar.
40 doz. Day and Martin's Shoe Black-
ing in bottles.
10 cases Sardines in tips. rdines in tine. 20 cases 10 cases Green Peas,
An Invoice of Morton's Oilman's STORES, comprising: Muscatel Raising, Currants, Jams in 1lb. tios, Marmalade in 1.1b, tins, Chocolate and Milk, Figs, Table Salt, Table Vinegar, Salad Oil, Pickles, Olives, etc.
6 cases English Hams. 15 kegs each 26-lbs. Butter. 10 cases Borden's Milk.
40 drums Hubbuck's Pale Boiled Oil.
1 cask
do. White Lead.
3: barrels Beef,
100 Ash, Oars, assorted sizes,
2 bales Calcutta Cotton Sewing. White Turkish Towels, Braces, Thread, Huckaback Towels, Revolvers, Car- tridges, Envelopes, Glassware, Candles, Gilt Buttons, eto,
80 cases one star Hennessy's Brandy. And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERMS.Cash on delivery,
G. B. LAMMERT,
Auctionser. Hongkong, Dec. 6, 1879.
LOST.
& Co.'s
ascarded the GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX: Quarte.
$17 per Case of 1 dez, l'ints..
.$18
of 2 doz. MEYER & Co.; Agents. Pangkong, August 21, 1879. 31fe80
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Intimations.
THOS. G. GLOVER, East Point,
jal Hongkong, December 1, 1879. HONGKONG AND CHINĂ GAS COM-
PANY, LIMITED,
11HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company The CLOSED from the 20th Inst. until the 3rd Proximo, both days included,
A. NEWTON,
Manager. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
Shipping.
Steamers.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS," Capt. Yoose, will be de spatched for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Inst., at Day- light
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
do10 Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
TEUNG CHUN CHONG-I was a Steward ou board the Princesa Char lotte nearly 15 Years. The Dr. (BENNETT) had shown me to make MILE PUNCH WINE and 1 have followed doing the same and used Superior Materials or Stuff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without pernicious effect. Now on I wish to be established on shore.-No. 62, WELLINGTON STREET.
QUAN CHEONG. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
LOST.
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PARUEL of MANILA LOTTERY
A TICKETS + Esmeralda frum MANILA. November 11th, 'containing the following Numbers, for the December drawing
28 Tickets,....No. 1,940 1,962 2,623 2,640
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23
12
23
3 768
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22
22
3,790
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4,397 4,410
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5,848 5,870
24.
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6,186 6,219
24
7,790
31
24
"
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7,813. 8,479 8,502
24
>>
24
91
10,471 10,494
2
24* do9
9,081 9,104
11,496, 11,519
The Manila Government have been noti fied of the Loss, and any Prizes which may be drawn on the above. Tickets will not be
A SMALL Black and Tan TERRIER pald
Answers to the name of "PUNCH." Small white spot on breast. 85 Reward will be given. Address: No. 12, Praya East. Hongkong, November 18, 1879,
The Finder will be suitably Rewarded, if Decessary, by Beturning the package to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
Noon,
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
* BOWEN" will be despatched as above SATURDAY, the 13th December, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, November 27, 1879. '
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Porta on
the YANGTSZŁ).
The Company's Steamship
*ÁNÜHISES" will be despatched on or about the 12th Instant.
For Freight of Pasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agonis. Hongkong, December 4, 1870
FOR SINGAPORE.
The Steamship
PATTERDALE,”
O pt. BENTLEY, will be de- spatched for the above Port
on or about the Brd Proximo, da
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1870,
经五十月十年己
eniopia.
Steamers.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ-ÇANAL The Steamship
** ELECTRA," Captain BoxME, will shortly load here for the above Port,
and will have quick despateb.
Foz Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUFZ CANAL. The Company's Steamship
“PATROULUN," Capt. M. E. WHITE, will be despatched on or about the 15th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"SCINDIA,"
Captain WINDHAM, shortly due, will have quick de
spatch for the above Port,
For Freight or Pusango, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1870.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
"OLENFALLOCH," Captain TAYLOR, will be de- spatched on or about the 6th Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879. ́
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI,
The Steamship
"GORDON CASTLE," WARING, Commander, ex- espected here on or about the 10th Inst., will have immediate despatob for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
A genti. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE," Commandant REYNIER, will be dospatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, A gent. Hongkong, December 5, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS. -
The Company's Steamship
"ANADYR," Comim,DE BOISSEUIL Baron, will se despatolod for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE 03AMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, December 5, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The d'1 British Bark
"GARTMORN,"
ELLWOOD, Master, will load here sud at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark
**CHINAMAN,"
MacKenzie, Master, will load bere and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Bongkong, December 1, 1879.
- FOR LONDON, The A1 British Sblp
"PRINCE FREDERICK,” CHAODE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch. ---
For Freight, apply to
... VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 41 German Bark "PALMA,”.
*Pixus, Master, will lead here and at Whampoa for the above Fort, sun will have quick despatohi.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkung, December 1, 1879,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shippinz.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.. The A1, British Bark
"ELIZABETH CHILDS,” LINDBERGH, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Üo. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 German Lark
“AUGUST,”
Rus, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Fright, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 Gorman Bark
“IP HIGENIA,” GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hoogkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SCHMIDT, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply t
RUSSELL & Oo. Hongkong, November 20, 1879-
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
** ENDYMIÓN," RICHARDS N Master, will load there and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American "abooner "R. M. HAYWARD," DOANE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply te
RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 German Bark
**HIERONYMUS,” IPLAND, Maater, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The AI Danish Bark
"FLENSBURG,” JACOBSEN, Blaster, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 10, 1879,
FOR. LONDON.. The 41 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA” CARY, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
"EMERALD ISLE,” STAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will be despatched on or about 1st Decem: ber.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
“OITY OF BOSTON,” CROSBY, Master, will lead her for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De cember.
$
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG, The A 1 German Brig ALIDA,”. >Captain Bier, will load: here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 9, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The 41 German Bark
**MAGELLAN," STEENBERO, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co
Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR LONDON. The I British Bark
POLARO BABUYAN," POLSON, Master, will load Lere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1270