THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 5133. 就九十月二十年九十七百八千一莚
AGENTS FOR THE CHINĂ MAIL,
Banks.
LONDON :—F. Azon, 11 & 12, Clements CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
Zane, Lombard Street, E.G. GEORGE Brazer & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON.
TRALIA, 'AND CHINA.
& Boron, Ludgate Oirous, E.C. BATES, CAPITAL, +1 HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jetory, E.C, RESERVE Fund,.... SAMUEL DELCOs & Co., 140 & 154, Leadenhall Streat.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ARDṛEW Wind, 198, Not-
sau Btreet.
£800.000. .£150,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW | THE BANK'S BRANCH In HONGKONG ZEALAND :—GORDON & GOTOR, Malgrauts Drafts on London and the bouris and Sydney.
Chief Commercial places in Europe and the SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta East; buys and receives for collection Bills generally:-BRAN & BELOT, San Fran of Exchange, and, conducts all kinds of
Banking and Exchange Business,
cisco, SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :-BAYLE & Co Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN & Co., "Manila, CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Batow, CAMPBELL & Co. dmoy, WILBOX, NICHOLLS & Co. Taoaio, Hinh G 00 Shanghai, LANE, CRAWword & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohoma, Lane, GraW- FORD & Co..
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. Kaszave Fund,........1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman--W. H. Fonaxs, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hen. W. KESWICK,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
II. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MOIVEE, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq. W. S. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.......................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,London and County Bank
ON
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
6
3)
"3 4 per cent.
*
#
12
"
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 chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per. BRnum on the daily balance.
ON.FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
Ꮏ .
4 per cent. - 12
11
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G per cent,
13
11
CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
THE following Rates of Interest are
FIXED DEFORES
For 12 months, 5 per cent. per.annum.
4 per cent,
"SI
11
>
$
2 per cent. 19
23
.
H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1879.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
TTAVE Just RECEIVED thoir Usnal ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising:-
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
CASES.
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. 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.
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
BAGS.
Handsome Presentation INKSTANDS. CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES. Handsomely Painted FLOWER VASES, NOVELTIES in Electro-plated Waro,
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 INGEOT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC OF HADES.
A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and GIRLY.
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.
NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD GALANTINES OF GAME.
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........
£833,000. .....£485,260. £20,000.
HEAD OFFICE:-39A, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C.
LONDON BANKERS:- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTLAND,
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.
All descriptions of Banking and Exchange H
business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITS Bccording to arrangement--the maximum rate being o per cant, per annum.
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager, Hongkong, November 1, 1879."
Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL, CITY HALL.
ELOIA
No. 1, Queen's Road East, MIS S will give a
Hongkong, August 16, 1879.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH AFRIL, 1862,
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND.........
..... £800,000,
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERE, PARIS.
AGENOTES and BRANCHES at LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, LYONS, CALCUTTA,
HONGKONG,
BANKOW,
NANTES, SHANGHAI, Foooxow,
LONDON BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
PERFORMANCE for
MA Y
ONE NIGHT ONLY
TO-MORROW EVENING, SATURDAY, Dec. 20th, 1870,
being her FAREWELL TO THE EAST, assisted by
THE EMINENT TRAGEDIAN ME B. FAIROLOUGHL For Particulars, in future Advertisement,
DUNCAN MACALLUM,
Agent. Hongkong, December 19, 1879.
THEATRE
LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
For Sale.
KELLY & WALSH
AVE just received a Fine Assortment of ILLUSTRATED and STAN- DARD WORKS, specially suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. MOORE's "LALLA ROOKH,” Ten-
niel's Illustrations, PICTURES FROM BIBLE LANDS, SWISS-PICTURES,
***
$3.50
RUSSIA OX TONGUES,
.4
| Spiced OX T NGUES.
MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
After Dinner
ORNAMENTS. CHOICE OLD PORT.
SHERRY. CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &c., &c. CRAWFORD & Co.
ja2
Intimations.
LOST.
SMALL Black and. Tan TERRIER, answers to the name of "PUNCH.” Small white spot on breast. $5 Reward will be given, Address: No. 12, Praya East, Hongkong, November 18, 1879,
TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTS,
ITALIAN PICTURES, &c., each 8.00 FOR SALE, Large and Small COAL
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA,
2
++
80.00
10 vols., new edition, THE GLOBE ENCYCLOPÆDIA,
VOIB.,
25.00 The Handy Vol, "SCOTT, in case, - The Handy. Vol, TENNYSON, in
6880, CHAMBERS'S BOOK OF DAYS,
2 vols. usif,...
... 11.00 ARCEDEACON GREY'S CHINA, 2 vols.,
140 Illustrations,
+14
WEBSTER'S COMPLETE
***
7.80
... 10.00 DIC.
***
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TIONARY, full calf, CHAMBERS'S CYCLOPÆDIA of ENGLISH LITERATURE, 2 vols., HINGSTON'S AUSTRALIAN
ABROAD," Illustrated, SPORT IN MANY LANDS, by
"OLD SHEKAKRY,”-- MISS MIDFORD'S CHILDREN OF THE VILLAGE, Beautifully Mus trated,
12.00
8.00
8.50
B.50
THE NEW CHILD'S PLAY,
Beautifully Illustrated,...
8.60
MISS GREENAWAY'S “UNDER THE
WINDOW,"
&c.,
2.00
&o.,
*o.
ROYAL
THE BONG KONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB will perform SHERIDAN'S COMEDY
$
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed "SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"
Deposits on Terms to be ascertained, on application, grants Drafts and Credits on
all parts of the World, and transacts every
AT THE
CITY HALL THEATRE,
description of Banking Exchange Business. On the EVENING of MONDAY,
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai.
Hongkong, May 20, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PAID-UP CAPITAL......... ..£1,500,000.
the 20TH INSTANT,
www
Seats may be separed at Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on and after WEDNES DAY, the 24th Instant.
THE
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Hongkong, December 18, 1879.
THE HONGKONG CHORAL
300IETY will perform SORCERER"
●ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-THE
RATE
PONTES.
At 8 months' notice 3% per Annum.
12
32
DE
Current Accounts kept on Termis, which may be learnt on application,
GEO. Q, 800TT,
doting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, Eeptember 4, 1879,
AT THE
CITY HALL THEATRE, On THURSDAY,
the 8th January, at 9 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased and places secured at Meaars LAWE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on and after SATURDAY, the 3rd Proximo.
W. WHEELER,
Hon, Secretary. Hongkong, December 17, 1879,
MASON & HAMLIN'S CABINET
ORGANS,
*... $90.00 MABON & HAMLIN'S CABINET
ORGANS,
$190.00 MARON & HAMZIN'S CABINET
ORGANS,
...$200.00 | Photograph ALBUMS! Sorap ALBUMS! Stationery CASES, and a Fins Assort- ment of OHRISTMAS PRESENTS. : Hongkong, Dec. 18, 1879.
FOR SALE.
jal
Apply at the OFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL; or, to
THOS. G. GLOVER, East Point. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
shipping. Steamers.
jal
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt. WesToDx, will be de spatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 21st Inst., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 10, 1879.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
"DIAMANTE,"
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Shipplug.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD- NEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Carge and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"SOMERSET"
She will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
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GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1879.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
CHURRUCA," Captain ABAROA, shortly ox- pected, will have immediate
despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, December 18, 1979.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT). The Steamship
**ROMULUS,"
Capt. Warr, will have imme diate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS &.0..
Hongkong, December 18, 1879,
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR SINGAPORE & LONDON VIA CANAL.
The Steamship
MERIONETHSHIRE," RICKARD, Commander, ox- pected here in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the aboyo Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
1... ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, December 13, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship
"ANTENOR*
will be despatched on or about the 22nd Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. The Steamship
"BENGLOE,"
due here immediately, will have room for a limited
amount of Cargo,
For Freight, apply to
tf
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NEW YORK FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
FLEURS CASTLE,” KIDDER, Commander, ex- pected here in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
Capt. THEBAUD, will be de- spatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the 22nd Inst., at 2 pim.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL Đầu Hongkong, December 17, 1879, de22.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
"SCINDIA,"
Cap'ain WINDHAM, abortly due, will have quick de
spatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1870.
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.
FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and Now Zealand Forts,
THÉOPHILE ROEDERER & Co.'s TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI.
TH
CHAMPAGNE,
awarded the
GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION, DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX: Quarta.... Plate...***
„817 per Case of 1 don. of 2 dez 818 MEYER & Co., Agenta,
Hongkong, August 31, 1879.
214080
The Chartered Steamer
** CRUSADER," TROWIE, Commander, will be despatched at above on
or about the 24th Instant, instead of as previously notified.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1878.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 11, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIR DES MESSAGERIEB MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS,"
Command, DE LA MARCELLE, Will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ageni,
Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"PETHO," Commandant PARQUALINI, Will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE OHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark"
**WINLOW"
BARKER, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & 00. Bongkong, December 18, 1879.
PRICE, $24 PER ÀNNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"GARTMORN," ELLWOOD, Master, will load here 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 British Bark
"ORINAMAN," MacKenzie, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark
ELIZABETH CHILDS," LINDBERGE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
VOGEL & Co.
FOR HAMBURG,
The A 1 German Bark
"PALMA," BINGE, Master, will load here GUS and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Ship
"PRINCE FREDERICK," CLAGUR, 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 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 41 German Bark
"IP #IGENIA," GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Schooner. "R. M. HAYWARD," ▶DOANE, Master, will load bere er and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 German Bark
"HIERONYMUS," IPLAND, Master, will load bere and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL &00.
S
Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 Danish Bark
“FLENSBORG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to --
VOUEL & Co. Hongkong, November 10, 1879.
FOR LONDON. Tho A 1 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA,” CARY, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. ·
The A1 American Ship
"CITY OF BOSTON," Chosey, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De- cember.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 8, 1879,
FOR LONDON,
The 4 1 British Bark
"OLARO BABUYAN,” Potsor, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 8, 1879,
FOR SALE.
TULÈS MUMU & Co.'s CHAMPAGNÉ,
JULES
in Quarts and Pints, GIBE, LIVINGSTON & O
Hongkong, May 26, 1878,