THE
CHINA
Established February. 1845,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipplag List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV, No. 5124,
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熊九月二十年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Bank.
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
Lombard Street, Gronar. STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GozDox & GOTOH, Ludgate Oireus, E. U. BATES, HANDY UXPITAL, & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL Draco & Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Nireet.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-AZDREW WIND, 138, Nas-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTen, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
RESERVE FUND,...
'
Bankers.
..£800,000.
H £150,000.
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THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europo and the East; buys and receives for gollection Bills SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of
gonorally: Bar & BLACK, San Fran-Banking and Exchange Business.
* circo.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—-SATLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEISSZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A, A, DE MELLO & Co. Swatos, CAMPBELL & CO. doy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooehow, Hanoi & Co. Bhanghai, LANE, CRAWrony & Co., and KELLY & Wazex, Yokohama, Lane, CrA W- FORD & Co.
Banko.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION, ***
PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. RESEAVE FUND,...1,400,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. Forses, Foq, Deputy Chairman-Hou, W. KESWICK,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINESS,
1. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. DOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MOIYER, Esq,
Esq.
F. D. SABBOON, Esq. W. S. Young, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSOr, Esq.
MANAGER.
Fhangbal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS,.
+
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent. 6 per cent.
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CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
E fellowing Rates of Interest are Tallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS
For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent,
6
· 3
+3
2 per cent.
H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1879.
Per Soto,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
TAVE Just RECEIVED their Ustul ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENT S,. 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 BOOK S, Comprising:
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN Art.
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND ROMANCE.
THE BIRD, BY JULES MIQUELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC OF HADES.
A Largo Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and GIRLS.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
DOLLS PORTMANTEAUX, completely fitted.
SWIMMING And WASHING DØLLS.
... MECHANICAL TOYS, in Great Variety.
DOLLS' PERAMBULATURS,
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., &c., &c.
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, 1866. Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL... PAID-UP CAPITAL.... RESERVE FUND....
DINGS.
FRENCH PLUMS. BLOOM MUSCA-
TELS.
GALANTINES of GAME.
RUSSIA OX TONGUES. Spiced OX TONGUES. 'MINGEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS.
Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre- The NEW OPERA GLASSES.
Bents,
£993,000.
..£465,250.
£20,000,
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyeau, JUJUBES. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
LANE,
Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
LONDON BANEELS, --London and County | BBAD OFFICE:-394, THREADNEEDLE
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily
ON
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :---
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
6
+
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21
13
12
" .5 per cent. "
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LOOAL 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 Europa, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1879.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
R CONVENTION OF 30TH AFEIL, 1862.
CAPITAL FULLY Paid-up.. RESERVE FUND.......
£3,200,000, £800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rug BERGERE,
PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
STREET, LONDON, E.C.
LONDON BANKERS:-
NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND.
E
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
All descriptions of Barking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CURRENT ACCOUNTS
at the rate of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITE according to arrangement--the maximum rate being 5 per cent. per annum,
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager, Hongkong. November 1, 1879.
Entertainment..
THEATRE
ROYAL,
OITY BALL.
Under the Distinguished-Patronage of H. E. J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
ROYAL
ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
As the Company take their departure for Shanghai by the Messageries Maritimes S. S. Anadyr (probably on Friday), Signor CAGLT has to announce that **Il Barbière' will be gives on WEDNESDAY, and “La Traviata on THURSDAY.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
WEDNESDAY, Dac. 10th, 1879, BENEFIT of Signor BERGAMASOHL, Rossini's Favourite Opera
LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO," Barbiere di Seviglia."
MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
HONGKONG,
LYONS, ÚALCUTTA, BANKOW, SHANGHAI, FOOCHOW.
NANTES,
LONDON BANKEES:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposita on Terins to be ascertained on application, grants Drafts and Credits on sil parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai.
Hongkong, May 20, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)~
PAID UP CAPITAL.
£1,500,000
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON De
RA
FOSITS
At 8 months' notice 3% per Annum.
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Current Accounts kept on Terms which | may be learnt on application.
GEO. O. SCOTT,
Acting Manager, Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE.
ULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
In Quarts and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Oɑ. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE,
ROGERS has returned and in now
CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS,
CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinner
SHERIY.
CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &c., &c. CRAWFORD & Oo.
fatimations.
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TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTS, FOR SALE, Large and Small COAT. Apply atteUrFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL; Or, 10
THOS, G. GLOVER, East Point,
jal Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
日六十月十年己
shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON FIA SUTZ CANAL. The Company's Steamship
"PATROCLUS,”
Capt. M. R. WHITE, will be
despatched on or about the -10th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Stearnship
"SCINDIA,"
Captain WINDHAM, shortly due, will have quick de-
spatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"GLENFALLOCH," 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.
FOR SINGAPORE, The Steamship
"PATTERDALE,"
O pt. BENTLEY, will be de- spatched for the above Port
on or about the 8rd Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Steamabip
"GORDON CASTLE," WARING, Commander, ex- ditionem pected here on or, about the
10th Inst., will have immediate despatch
for the above Port,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agentt. Hongkong, December 2, 1879,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIT DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE," Commandant REYNIER, will be espatehod for YOKOHAM after the arrival of the sort French: Mail from Europo.
HONGKONG AND CINA GAS COM-shortly
PANY, LIMITED,
Dready to RECEIVE PATIENTS. THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company
| No. 7, AEBUTHNOT ROAD.
Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
YE
EUNG CHUN CHONG-I was a Steward on board the Princess Char- lotte nearly 16 Years. The Dr. (BENNETT) had shown me to make MILE PUNCH WINE, and I have followe doing the same and Insed Superior Materials or Stuff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without pernicious effect. Now I wish to be established on shore. ---No, 62, WELLINGTON STREET.
QUAN CHEONG, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
LOST.
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PANGEL of MANILA LOTTERY A TICKETS ex Esmeralda from MANILA, November 11th, containing the following Nambers, for the December drawing:
28 Tickets,......No. 1,940 @ 1,962
will be CLİSED from the 20th Inst. until the 3rd Proximo, both days included.
A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong. December 4, 1870.
Shipping
Steamers.
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FOR PORT DARWIN, 000KTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
The Hasters and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN "
will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 13th December, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
de13 Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
23
13
2.629,1
28
15
3 768
2,645 3,790
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27
THURSDAY, 11th December,
23
12
4,397
4,410
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
BENEFIT of Signor CAGLI,
29
#
"
5,249,1
6,870
Verdi's Popular Opers
24
TI
0,196
6,219
T
"La Traviata."
24
52
"
75
7,790 7.813
24
91
21
8,479 8,60%
Tickets can be obtained at Menara KELLY and WALSH's.
24
9,081
"}
24
47
24
Rongkong, December 9, 1879.
de12
10,471 ,,, 11,496 "
9,104 10,494
21
11,519.
For sale
NOW READY,
PRICE, $1.50;! "COMPARATIVEICHINESE FAMILY LAW,"
BY E.' H. PAKKER.
Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office.
Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
FOR SALE.
MHEOPHILE ROEDERER, & Co.'s THEOPHAMPAGNE,
awarded the
GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION.
DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX:. Quarts.............817 per Case of 1 doz.
31
MEYER & Co,
Bougkong, August 21, 1879,
of 2 doz. Agents.
21fe80
ן
The Manila Government have been noti fied of the Loss, and any Prizes which may be drawn on the above Tickets will not be paid.
The Finder will be suitably Rewarded, if necessary, by Returning the package to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, November 29, 1879.
LOST.
A
T
SMALL Black and Tan TERRIER, answers to the name of "PuRCH." Small white spot on breast.
35 Reward will be given. Address: No. 12, Praya East, Hongkong, November 18, 1879.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS,
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Bates, in FIRST-CLASS GUDOWNS, under European supervision;
FOR SHANGHAL FIA AMOX (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Ports on
the YANGTSZE)
The Company's Steamship
"* ÂNŪRISES" will be despatched on or about the 12th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA-
·TION COMPANY,
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and New Zealand Torts, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI.
The Chartered Steamer
"CRUSADER.".
T. Rowis, Commander, wil be despatobed as above on' 24th Instant, instead of as
and VESSELS Discharged alongside the of about the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick previously notified. despatch. Also entire Godowns to be let. For
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, December 4, 1879."
wight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879
i.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agint Hongkong, December 3, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"ANADYR,”
Comm. Ds BorsSEUIL BARON, will despatched to: SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
Q. DE CAMPEAUX,
Ayran Humeku. December 5, 89
Bailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 British Bark
"GARTMORN,"
ELLWOOD, Master, will load hore and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON:
The 1 Britiab Bark
"CHINAMAN,” MACKENZIE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, -2, Ce Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Ship "PRINCE FREDERICK," CLAGUE, 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," Pisos, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatoh.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipptus. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Bark
“ELIZABETH CHILDS,”. LINDBERGH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co
Hongkong, Decomber 4, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 German Bark
"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 German Bark
"IPIGENIA," GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RTIRSE T. & Co. Bangkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SCHMIDT, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1679.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Ship
***ENDYMION,"
RICHARDSON Master, 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 NEW YORK. The 1 American Schooner
"R. M. HAYWARD," DOANE, Master, will load here Port, and will have quick deepatch.
and at Whampoa for the above
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 German Bark
"HIERONYMUS," IELAND, Master, 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 4 1 Danish Bark
"FLENSBORG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
-
VAGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 10, 1819.
FOR LONDON. The
1 British. Bark "QUEEN OF INDIA” CARY, Master, will load here 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 foad cambere for the above Port, and will be despat bed on or about let Decem ber.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"OITY OF BOSTON,”.
CROSBY, Master, will load
and here 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 A1 German Brig "ALIDA," Captain BIET, will load, bera for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Oo,
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 41 German Bark
"MAGELLAN," STERNBERO, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will bave quick despatch. For Fraight, apply to
VODEL & Oa
Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR LONDON, The I British Bark
CLARO BABUYAN," Possos, Maater, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & 00
Hongkong, November 8, 1876,