THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
+=+r+tõ^f- HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1879.
VOL. XXXV. No. 5187.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA "MAIL,
Banks
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
.............£800,000. ....$150,000.
LONDON-F. Algar, 11 & 12, Clement's CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
Lune, Lombard Street, BC. GIOBON STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & Boron, Ludgate Cirous, E.C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. BAMUEL DELOON & Co., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Street,
PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE ROHNT,
↑ 19, Rus Monsieur, Paris,
ŻEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-. 1 sau Street,
JSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND Goupon & Goran, Mel- bourne and Sydney," SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:—BEAN & BRACK, San Fran
Cisco,
SINGAPORE, AND STRAITS :--SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZER & Co, Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Stato, CAMPBELL & Co. moy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, Hass & Co. Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFOR. & Co., and KELLT & WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND,.......
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK..
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF BOOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGEONG
grants Drafts 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 POSITS.
On CURRENT Accounta, 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
per cent. 5 per cent.
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——— CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK
OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Paid-up CapiTAI,..............E,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,.....1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIBECTORS. Chairman-W, H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICZ,
E. R. RELILIOs, Esq. WILHELM REINERA,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
E. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MolvEB, Esq.
Log.
F. D. SAROON, Esq. W. 8. Young, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong....... Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER...
Shanghai,.......................EWEN Cameron, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-Lendon and County Bank,
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HONGKONG.
--INTEREST ÅLLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
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4 per cent. 13
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6 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.
Ofices of the Corporation,
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No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Hongkong, August 16, 1879.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
RECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,
CAPITAL FOLLY PAID-V RESERVE FUND...
£3,200,000. £800,000,
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERE, PARIS,
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISOD,
MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG,
LYONS, CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, Foodnow.
LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed
Deposits on Terma to be ascertained on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all 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,
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(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
THE
THE following Rates of Interest are
allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS :--
For 12 months, 5 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent.
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2 per cent.
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H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
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For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co...
TAVE Just RECEIVED their Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENT S1 Comprising:— GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
CASES. JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT OA-
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 Prosentation INKSTANDS. CGAR and CIGARETTE CASES. Handsomely Painted FLOWER VASES, NOVELTIES in Electro-plated Ware,
suitable for Presents.
Handsomely Boved and Пlustrated GIFT BOOKS, Comprising:
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART.
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND Romanon. THE BIRD, BY JULES. MICHELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
日二十月一十年已
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD- NEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
**SOMERSET”
will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight, or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1879. do27
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
"BRECONSHIRE,” →STURROCK, Commander, ex- THE EPIC OF HADER. 26th Inst., will have immediate despatch enzor pected here on or about the
A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and Graus.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
DOLLS 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.
for the above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 19, 1879.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
CHURRUOA," Captain ABABOA, abortly ex- pected, will have immediate
For Freight or Paraage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, December 18, 1879,
FOR MANILA (DIRECT). The Steamship
"BOMULUS,"
THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES in COSAQUES, Comprising: despatch for the above Port,
HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB CRACKERS.
BELLES of the SEASON, &., &c., &c.
PAINT BOXES.
ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD- | GALANTINES of GAME,
LIMITED.
Registered in London under the Companies' Act of 1862, on 23rd March, 1866,
Established in Caloutta 29th September, 1863.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
PAID-UP CAPITAL............. RESERVE FUND....
DINGS.
FRENCH PLUMS. BLOOM MUSCA-
TELS.
RUSSIA OX TONGUES. Spiced OX TONGUES,
MINGEMEAT, STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS,
Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre- The NEW OPEKA GLASSES.
sents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyeau. JUJUBES.
£933,000.
...£465,250. 220,000.
SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
HEAD OFFICE:-39A, THEEADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C..
LONDON BANKERS: -- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
All descriptions of Banking 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 DEPOSITS according to arrangement-the maximum rate being 5 per cent. per annum.
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager. Hongkong, November 1, 1879,
Intimations.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
ON MURDAY), the BUSINESS of the
CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS.
CHOICE OLD FORT. After Dinner
SHERRY.
CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &o., &c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
ED. CHASTEL & CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MEROHANTS,
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MARINE HOUSE, 15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, BEG to call attention to their Av S, Ok of or MS, SPIRITS & LIQUEURS,
recently Imported ex Late Arrivals, of the very Highest Class and most Popular Brands. Consisting of:-
St. Emilion.
Margaux,
OLARETS,
Chateau Palmer.
Pontet-Cauet.
WHITE WINES,
Sauternes.
Graves.
Barsao.
Chateau Latour Blanche. Chateau Yquem.
Hochbelmer.
Chateau Léoville.
Chateau Larose,
Chateau Rich elleu.
Chateau Lafite,
MANZANILLA.
do, de, do.
SHERRI E S.
VINO DE PASTO.
ÀMONTIZADO.
BURGUNDIES.
and after the 27th Instant (8ACHAMBERTIN. ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION will be Carried on at No. 2, QosaN'S ROAD, Central, the Promises lately occupied by the Agra BANK,
GEO. O. SCOTT, Manager. Hongkong, December 23, 1879,
WANTED.
THE CHINESE REPOSITORY,
1882-51, complete.
The Chinese and Japanese Repository, 1868-
65, 3 vols, Notes and Queries on China and Japan,
1807-70, 4 vols.
The China Review, or Notes and Queries on the Far East, Vols I. and IL Transactions of the China Branch of the R. 4. Society, Hongkong, 1848-59, 6 Parts.
Journal of the N. 0. Branch of the Royal
Asiatic Society, from 1858 to 1878 (also Vol. I, containing Journal of the Shanghai Literary and Scientific Society). Answer to "H.J.H.T.,” China Mail-Office,
Hongkong, December 23, 1879,
DENTAL NOTICE,
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Dendy to RECEIVE PATIENTS. No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD.
R. ROGERS has returned and is now
Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. праж
THE undermentioned Banks will close TO-MORROW and FRIDAY, the 25th and 26th Instant, and THURSDAY the Int January, being public holidays. For the **Oriental Bank Corporation,"
GRO. O. SCOTT, Manager, £1,500,000. | For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,”
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POZITS.
At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum,
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H. H. NELSON, Manager. For tho*Chartered Bank of India, Aus
tralia and China,"
EG. MOBERLY, Acting Manager, For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,” E BOHWEBLIN, Acting Agent. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
Current Accounts kept on Terms which For the may be learnt on application,
ing Corporation, GEO. O. BOOLT Modeling Manager, Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879,
BEAUNE.
POMMAED.
FINE. OLD PORT WINES. CHAMPAGNES.
MME. VVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN.
THEOPHILÉ ROEDERER & Co.
B. & E, PERRIER.
JAB, HENNESSYx's *, *** and CUTLER PALMER'A **, ***, **** BRANDIES.
Fine Old GLENLIVET SCOTCH WHISKY.
KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY.
Fine Old BouRDON WHISKY.
SWAIKE & BOORD'S OLD TOM GIN
Jon DE KUYPER'S HOLLAND GENEVA,
MACKENZIS BROTHERS' PURE HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY (Dalmore Distillery),,
a specially selected Blend of 10 years OLD SCOTCH WHISKY, LIQUEUR 8.
CHARTREUSE, CURACAO, AnisetTS, CREME DE VANILLE, CREME DE MORA,
20.,
Hongkong, December 22, 1879.
For Sale.
to.
&c.
ED. CHASTEL & Co.
J. NOBLE, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, HAS just RECEIVED & FINE SELECTION of
OLD and SILVER JEWELLERY,
Go in the Newest Designs,
MORDAN'S GOLD and Siven PEN and PENCIL CASES, SILVER CUPS, And many NOVELTIES, Suitable for Christmas and New Year's Presents, 8, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKOKU. Hongkong, December 16, 1879,
Shipping.
Steamers.
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FOR'SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,” ** Capt. Young, will be de spatched for the above Ports
on THURSDAY, the 25th Inst, at Day."
For Freight or Passage, apply to
T. JACKSON, Oħlef Manager, light. For the National Bank of India, L’ted.,” R. H. BANDEMAN, Manager. Hongkong, Dec. 24, 1879,
入
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &00,
Hongkong, December 22, 1879,
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT L'OSTE FRANÇAIS,
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The Company's Steamship
TANATS," Command, DE LA MARCELLE, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the nest French- Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ager the Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
NOTICE.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"PELHO,"
Commandant Pasqualini, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ågant, Hongkong, December 17, 1879,
Capt. WATT, will have imme- diate dospatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, December 18, 1879.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE & LONDON VIA CANAL. The Steamship
"MERIONETHSHIRE," RICKARD, Commander, ex. pected here in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, December 13, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY, - (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Ports on
the YANGTSZE.)
The Company's Steamabip
"MENELAUS,”. Captain E. BILLINGS, will be despatched on or about the let January, 1880.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD. & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, December 23, 1579.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Company's Steamship
·“aÂNCHISES,"
Captain C. JACKSON, will be despatched on or about the
7th January, 1880,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 22, 1879.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. --
FOR NEW YORK NIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"FLEURS CASTLE," KIDDER, Commander, ex- pected here in about a fort night, will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 11, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The A 1 British Bark
***WINLOW," BARKER, Master, will load. here for the above Port, and will have quick despatob. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.. Hongkong, December 16, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 British Bark
GARTMORN,"
ELLWOOD, Master, will load above Port, and will have quick despatch,
here and at Whampoa for the
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1870,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON, The 41 British Bark
“ORINAMAN," MACKENZIE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark
"ELIZABETH CHILDS,” LINDBERGH, Master, will load hero for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 German Bark
"PALMA,"
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yBINGE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co 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
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VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The 41 German Bark
“AUGUST,”
Riis, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will
| havo quick despatch,
For Fright, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner "R. M. HAYWARD,” DOANE, 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 4 1 German Bark
"HIERONYMUS,”
IPLAND, 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 A1 Danish Bark
"FLENSBORG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, spply to
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VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 10, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 Amerloan Ship
"OITY OF BOSTON," Crosby, Master, will load- here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th Da cember.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
**CLARO BABUYAN,” POLSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received in- atructions from Messrs ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., to sell by Publio Auc tion (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), on
orary
THURSDAY,
the 8th of January, 1880, 2 p.m., on Board-The
GERMAN BRIG" CARL,"
of 225 Registered Tons, as she now lies at archor off Yow-mah-tce, with all her MASTS, SAILS, and INVENTORY, complete, For further Particulare, apply to Messe Arnbold, Karbery & Co.; or, to the Auo- tioneer,
TERMS OF SALE-As customary. F. RAPP
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ductioneer,
Hongkong, Des. 28, 1879,