The China Mail.
VOL XXXVID) No. 5719
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA: MAIL.
LONDON -F. ALDAR, 11 & 12, Clement's Jadi Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. GEORGE. All Orth & Co. 30). Cornhill,“ ́ ́`· Golbor & Gorún, Zadgile Circus E,C." DATES, HANDY & Co., Walbrook B.C. ARABOSAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 154,
Teadenhall Street of Ad PARIS AND EUROPE --GALLIEN & AFRINCE, 36, Bus Lafayette, París
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-
AESTRADIA TASMANIAY AND NEW
號四月一十年一十八百八千一英
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
HAVE This Day ESTABLISHED myself as MERCHANT and GENERAL COMISION AGEST, under the Style of HERBERT DENT & Co.
HERBERT F. DENT. Canton, September 1, 1881.
NOTICE
KEALAND.GARDON & GOTCH, Mel-Mo Sign our Firm per Procuration: usbourne and Sydney, July
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally B&BLACK, San Fran-
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, SAYLE & Coy Aquare Blagapore C. HEIMKEEN J&Co, Manila.
CHINA-Macao, Mars A. A. DE MALLO Col: Sweator, CAMFRELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLIS. & Co. Foochów, Hines & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KILLY WALSH Yokohama, LANE, CHAW-
Banks.
del
F. D. BUSH is hereby authorized
RUSSELL & Co. China, September 22, 1881.
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NOTICE THE Undersigned have been appointed ́SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of their GOODS by Messrs KYNOCH & Co, of WITTON, caz BIRMINGHAM,
MEYER & Co.. Hongkong, August 13, 1881.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
13aa89
THE Undersigned will. SELL by Frie Avotion if not previously disposed
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING of by Private Contract), on Board the STEAMER, Basho now lies in Hongkong Harbour,
"CORPORATION:
منصفية
Paroor CAPITAL,25,000,000 Dollars. EAVE FUND,1,000,000 Dollars.
COURT ORDERSTORM.
psy Chairmani A Molver, Esq.
Depraty Chairman -H. L DALRYMPLE, Esq. Ho. E.R.BELILIS. Hon. F. B. Jonsson. ~H. 'DE C. FORRES, WE. RAINERS, Eq.
-- ́ ́ | F”D: SASSOON, Esq;
W. S. YOUNG, Eng WE Horrea, Kang BACHTEN MANAGER Buy Hongkong, THOMAS JACKCHON, Esq,
MENAGED
'Bhanghai, EVEN. CAMERON, E. LONDON BANKE.-London and County
- Bank
HONGKONG.
"INTEREST ALLOWED. Current Deport Account at the rate
of 2 per cent, per annum on the fally
balance.
For Fixed Deposija >---
For months, per pants per annu
moon percent
13.
5 per cent.
LOCAL Brit DiSCOUNTED.
Credits granted or 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.. JACKSON
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation;
No. 1, Green's Road East, Hongkong, "Augul 14, 1881.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. (Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
BOOGNISED W the InternatIONAL
Corvairios of 30TH, APRIL, 1800, CAVITAL FULLY FAID-UP£8,200,000. JORGJERNE HUNDL
.............£800,000.
HEAD OFFICE–14, Ruz BREGERE, FARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES
BOMERION, “ASAN FRANBOOL
HONGKONG Calotita; HANKOW, SHANGHAI, MELBOURNT, and SYDNEY,
MARSEILLES, Bouwur,
STONE,
THE VAN LONDON BANKERS:
VÄSTHE BANK OF ENGLAND,
THE UNION BANK OF TONTION. Mamas C. J. HAMBRO & SON.
The Hongkong Agency, receives Fixed Depois on Terms to be ascertained on skiện, grants Drafts and Credits on parts of the World, and transacts evor scription of Banking Exchange Bagnem
E SCHWEBLIN,
Agent, Honghuag.
Longkong, April 12, 1881.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter,)
£1,500,000
ON DE
At NOON,
stablished
February, 1840
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1881.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
(GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT),
-
AVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NEW STOCK. H
-BOSTERY GENTLEMEN'S SOCKS, in THREAD, COTTON, SUMMER MERING, STO MERINO,
WOOL and CASHMERE, UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS-In LIBLE, BALLIDOAN, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO
and Wool (in various textures for the coming season),
SILK HOSIERY in Now Patterns. -SHIRTS FINE LONG CLOTH and LINEN, White OXFORD, French PRINT, Calcutta
and Whito FLANNEL.;
LINEN COLLARS in all the Fashionable Shapes
White CAMBRIO and Printed HANDKERCHIEFS. GLOVES in DoG SKIN, CHEVRETTE, FRENCH KID, RINGWOOD, and LaSLE THREAD,
DRESSING GOWNS, in FELT, CHINIZ and JAPANESE SILK,
Shooting and Knickerbraker STOCKINGS.
Cardigan JACKETS and Cholera BELTS.
Insurances.
NOTICE
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANT.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept To the Godowns of per cent. nett premium per annum.
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, May 20, 1881.
THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW ZEALAND.
CAPITAL: £1,000,000 (One Million Sterling)
A Largo and New Selection in SCARVES and TIES in all the New Shapes, also Taligned sing bapany and
CAMBRIC TIES (for evening).
BOOTS and SHOES in KD, CALF, and Patent LEATHER.
RACQUET, TENNIS, and ORICKETING SHOES. TOWELS and BATH WRAPPERS, BATH GLOVES.
HATS, New Shapes in BLACE, BROWN and DRAB
Cloth HATS and CAPS and TAM (SHANTERS, Terai HATS. Silk and Cotton, French and Sadlers BRACES, and Sock SUSPENDERS.
UMBRELLAS and Travelling RUGS, VALISES and Overland TRUNKS,
and AIR TIGHT Uniform CASES,
PERFUMERY and all kinds of Toilet necessities, LANE, CRAWFORD. & Co.
Hongkong, November 9, 1881.
de 2
On SATURDAY, ROSE AND COMPANY,
THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1881,—— THE PADDLE-WHEEL RIVER STEAMER "SIR JAMSETJEE JEEJEEBHOY? Intending Purchasers are informed that the
Steamer will be SOLD in ONE LOT. Including the HULL, ENGINE, BOILER,
TERMS.-Cash on the fall of the hammer.. The Steainer to be at Purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer. -
A STEAM-LAUNCH will convey interding Purchasers on board the Steamer, starting
Co.'s Office st.11.40 a.m from the Wharf opposite the P. & O. & N.
For further Particulars, apply to ...
H. N. MODY, Auctioneer Hongkong, November 3, 1881.
For Sale.
NOW
READY,
31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD.
EX FRENCH MAIL AND OTHER LATE ARRIVALS.
DIRECT FROM PARTS NOVELTIES FÀNCY GOODS, comprising.. FANS, BRACELETS, NECKLETS, LACE GOODS, FANCY BILES, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &c., &c., &c.
Also, LADIES FRENCH KID GLOVES 2, 4, 6, and 8 Buttons,
GENTLEMEN'S FRENCH KID GLOVES, 2 Buttons. And, A Lot of LADIES' SUEDE,
4 Button GLOVES at 50 Cents per pair:
FROM. LONDON.
A Large Lot and Splendid Variety of FELT and BEAVER HATS, Latest Styles for LADIES' and CHILDREN'S Autumn and Winter Wear.
no12 DRESS GOODS, HOSIERY, UMBRELLAS, SUNSHADES and PERFUMERY
Abo, An Endless. Variety of GOODS, that cannot wall be enumerated, ADDRESS 31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD. Hongkong, October 20, 1881.
EASY SENTENCES IN THE HAKKA
DIALECT, WITH A VOCABULARY,
Rhy
FRICE:
J. DYER BALL
ONE DOLLAR
For Salo at Men's LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., and Messen KELLY & WALSH, Hongkong, October 20, 1881.
Pints.
FOR SALE.
33
Bolo
Oon
ULES M UM M &
OHAMPAGNE, Quarta..
17 per 1'dez. Case. $18 per 2 doz. GIRE, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
FOR SALE.
~ABOUT 2,000. MILE & RICHARD' A Extru-hard Metal BOURGEOIS | TYPE, No. 10, (somewhat worn, bat în
fairly good condition). Apply to
OFFICE OF THIS PARKE, Hongkong, July 22, 1881.
To Let
Intimations.
CEALED TENDERS will be Reenivel by the Undersigned on or before: Noon of TUESDAY, the 16th Proximo, for the RE-CONSTRUCTION of THREE MAT SHEDS and SUNDRY REPAIRS to BUILDINGS at the NAVAL YARDS, Hong kong and Kowloong. Particulars of which can be obtained on Application to the NAVAL STREKKEPER'S Office.
Intimations.
TELEPHONES.
*26ja82
Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. THE Undersigned having been appointed prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE RISKS at Current Rates, allowing usual Discounts.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, July 1, 1881.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF
·His Majesty King George The First, A. 1720.
THE
THE Undoraigned having been appointed Agents for the above, Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:
Murine Department.”
Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia.
Fire Department.. Policies issued for long or short perioda at current rates.
Life Department. Policies issued for sums not exceeding £6,000 at reduced rates
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 26, 1872.
ANOTSZE INSURANCE
YA
ASSOCIATION,
CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up).....Tls. 420,000.00
PERMANENT RESERVE TIs. 230,000.00. SPECIAL RESERVE FUND....Th 288,936.17.
TOTAL CAPITAL and AC-1
CUMULATIONS, Ind... Tls. 938,906.17 April, 1881)
Directori
F. B. FORD, Esq., Chairman, W. M. Boxe, Esq. W. MEYERINK, Esq. J. H. PINCEVOES, PD Fjok, Esy.
HEAD OFFICE--SHANGHAI, Mesars RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
BRANCH: LONDON -Messrs BARING BROTHERS & Co.,
Bankers.
日三十月九年已辛
Notices to Consignes.
UNION LINE. HERMA
NOTICE: TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE S. S. Strathmore, Captain RoWELL, having crived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to sond in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the will be at once lauded and stored Steamor at. Consignees risk and expense, and ne Fire Insurance will be offected.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on to SHANGHAI, unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon, To-MoRRow, 1st Nov.
All Gaims against the Steamer, must be presented to the Tedersigned on or before the 10th November, or they will not be re- cognized.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
no7 Hongkong, October 31, 1881,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
TONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurancs has been effected.
Ex Yangtzé.
CR, No. 1, 1 case, Order, from Marsoilles. HS, 6302,6-5 s Dyes, Order, from
Marseilles. BS, 6312/16-5 cases Dyes, Order, from
Marseilles.
H
8,
1317/21-5 cases Dyes, Order, from
Marseille.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Po Agent a Hongkong, October 31, 1881
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
"Diamaute,"
Captain Cuzzas, will be despatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 5th Inetant, ut Noon
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
nub Hongkong, November 1; 1881 "AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
LL PERSONS interested in these use- A ful and simple INSTRUMENTS, who have bot as yet inspected their working in Hongkong, ARE INVITED to call at the riftles of Undersigned, No. 19
Queen's of the Road Central, whence the BINTEN it course RICHARD BLACKWELL, Esq., Aged, SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, 68 and 69, Cornhill.
·HOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT of construction has been extended for a considerable distance.
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to all
SAID, AND TRIESTE and wires connecting the oflices of all Sub
INSTRUMENTS Biruilar to that exhibited, parts of the World.
Subject Charge of 12 % for Interest(Tukig Cargo at through rates to CAL scribers with each palter through the Cen-on Shareholders Capital, all the PROFIT CUTTA, JEDDAH, ODESSA, and the tral Station, will be provided and kept in of the UNDERWRITING BUSINESS LIG
MEDITERRANEAN PORIS.) nually distributed among all Contributors of Business in proportion to the Promis paid by then.
RUSSELL & Co, Agerits.
The Naval Storekeeper reserves to him.der at the following rates :--- self the right to reject the lowest or any Under mile........... Tonder.
$10 a month Over thrand under 1 uile...815 do. E. B. JOREY,
Private Lines connecting oflags with Re- Naval Storekeeper.sidences or Godowns by special arrange-
For all further informistion apply to
HL M. Naval Yard,
Hongkong, October 31, 1881.
ment
no15
ITA E "FAR EAST." The ISSUES of 1878. WANTED.
Apply at this.Orricz. Hongkong, October 4, 1880.
́ ́R, G. ALFORD,
12, Queen's Road, Central
Hongkong, 31st Olot., 1881.
no7
NOTICE.
to
Hongkong, May 20, 1881.
27
The Co.'s Steamship
"Fogelis
Captain GMRUSKICH, will be espatebed as above on SATURDAY, the 5th Proximo, at 10c82 4 p.m
Notices to Consignees.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMEFS.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE SAFEST AND ONLY RELIABLE
N Extraordinary General MEETING THE S. B. Gordon Castle, WAXING, PREPARATION OF PHOSPHORUS.
A of the MEMBERS of the HoxoXONG Commander, having arrived from the RERIGHTS PHOSPHODYNE. Czop la hereby convened to take place at above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Beth known remedy for Nervousness, Claro on TUESDAY, the 8th informed that all foods, including Cargu O DOWNSTO LET Indigestion, Liver Complaints, and all FuneInstant, at 4 o Clock pu for the purpose per California, From NEW YORK, with the tional Derangements; extensively used in of Confirming the Readlution passed at the exception of Opfam are being landed at PRAZA ZALF AND WANCHA Rothe Army and Navy, and highly recom- Extraordinary General Meeting held on the their risk into the Godowns of the Under- For Particulars, apply to
mended by the Medical Faculty. SIEMSSEN &06 Hongkong, January 21, 1881.
TO LET
rog2014 BAILEY STREET,
And, No. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL, Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong July 18, 1881
Intimations.
WANTED...
FOR THE WINTER MONTHS. FURNISHED HOUSE
ZOF HOUSEHOLDER"
Ches of China. Med Game Hongkong November 1/1881,
OPHOTOGRAPHY
BON STILLERIED ustrian Court
Carrong Ap
on Terms which
SCOTT
134 cling Alonso
HERT He Door
COME
PENNE
R. BRIGHTS PHOSPHODYNE.-—
Don reliable Remedy for Weak and
Shattereil Constitutions, Nervous Debility, Depression, Lassitude, Pimples, Impove rished Blood, prematura Perline; thorough. ly re-establishes general bodily health,
RBRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE.--- Prepared on a new principle whereby
D
20th ultimo,
By Order of the General Committee,
EDWARD BEART.
Heuretary.***
Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
TUITION
all possible risk is entirely prevented aroidTION IN FRENCH LANGUAGE
Phosphonis Pille, Lozenges ste, as they
8
signed at
The
509
che, whence delivery may
UA
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELOHERS & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, October 20, 1881.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VId SINGAPORE AND JAVA,
(Taking Cargo and Passengers at through ruke for ADELAIDE and all NEW ZEALAND PORTS.). The Steamship.
·"""Ocean".
H. WEBBER, Commander, will be despatched sa SATURDAY, the 5th Instant, at histead of as previously notified. For Freight or Passago, apply
wishing to
receive their Goods abovo Wharf are at liberty to do so
4 p.m. Cargo will be forwarded on; un- Optional Nomi To-DAY will be admitted after the less notice to the contrary be given before
No Clai
remaining after the 8th Instant will be Goods have left the Godawns, and all trade
MOKSIEPH LOUIS PIRON, AIRbject to rent, Frequently contain Sold Furticles of Phos SINGING (CULTURE OF THE VOICE) phorus, which accumulate in the system, producing Nources and other serious evils,
R. BRIGHTA PHOSPHODYNE,
Dr Beware of worthless Imitations.
Being prepared from Obsolete Formulas they are absolutely unreliable and in some cases positivaly dangerous
BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE-
by
MORRIEDE EUGENE PIRON, JENKE
44, QUEEN ROAD Hongkong, August 3), 1881/
AH YON & Coll
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Mayr Agents, Hongkong, November 1, 1881 no8
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM AESE NAVIGATION COMPANY,
Doll by all Chemists Chroughout the IP COMPRADORE FROM BATAVIA, SAMARANG, SOU-
globe,
Refusa Useless rubutilutes,
BALLASTNE AND WATER SUPPLIER, Hongkong and Whampoa, of the saDKO Agent WATOR & Co, Hongkong Dis
WATION, CLEAVE & Co., Khang Keep on hand and for Sale, wall sorted
Oinna's Stores and Coal of all kinds. hel Pharmacy,
Ino81 Shipping supplimet the shortest notice with for all kinds of Ballust and Fred Pan
015
21m/8
ENTERICON
Hongkong, June 15, 1881..
NORTH BRITISH
Tramediante Balle
MIPRCANTILE! INSURANCE COMPANY.
of Epiritay Wind
Gid Charter and
1980
RABAYA, MACASSAR, GORON
TALS AND MANILA, AYA
EIE 8. ship -William Macfungon having arrived from the shors Ports, Con- signees at Caryn are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Underkigued. for countersignatury, and įšško immediate
Parso napoding the discharge will be us ance landed and stored at Consignees, risk
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents
kong, October 81, 18819
CONSIGNEES,
"ASNEJ MUIR," FROM HAMBURG,
nob
GED, I STEVENS & Co. Hangkang, Noveraber 3, 1881. FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMBUI AND
TAIWANFOO.
The Steamship:
Captain Annor, will be despatched for the above Porta an SUNDAY, the 8th Instant, at Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
NOEJOR ME AW
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Co Steamship
Saghali Commandant BULLAND will be despatched for AHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Eurups
6). DB CHAMPEAUX,
Hongkong, October 31, 1881,7
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
PICUZBOT FOSTER FRANÇAIS.
KICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Steauers.
FOR AMOY.
The Steamship
Esmeralda,
Captain Lapor will be #despatched for the above.
Port on SUNDAY, the 6th Inst, at Noo
For Freight or Passago, apply to
USVARUSSELL & Co.
noo Hongkong, November 2, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
.::FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOKS (Taking Cargo Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN-
·TIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE)
The Co.'s Steamship
Captain C. BUTLER, will be despatelied on or
about the 9th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD SWIRE,
Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
digents,
FOR LONDON VIA-SUEZ CANAL.
The Starship
244 Glaukyjon, 20 Capt. BAFDovatison, will be despatchod as
above in or about the 13th Instant
For Fraight ur Passage, appy to
- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 181
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 41 British
Steamship
Dewshire,!".
PURVIS, Master, will be despatched for the above Fert on TUES DAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 p.m. -
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Hongkong, November 2, 1891; .
2015
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Collingar PORT DARWIN & QUEENS" LAND PORTS should ficient inchements affer, and taking thaờigh turgo to NEW ZEALAND,)
The Eastern and A18- tralian Steamship Doy's Steamer
**Manmuir
will be despatched as above on or about the 15th November
For Freight or Passage, apply to any
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO,
Agenti Hongkong, October 29, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
"The Co.'s Steach/KID
Captain 0. Jackson, will be despatched on
about the 19th Instant..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Hongkong, November 3, 1881.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR CALLAO The American Ship
14 Cuania, nadadar;i will-load-
•here for the abere Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL &
Hongkong, October 24, 1881, 71 S
FOR DUNEDIN (NEW ZEALAND).
The 3/3 1.1.1. German Brig
Meri, Mater, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch(1) S
For Freight, apply to yo
RUSSELL & Co.,
Hongkong, October 10, 1881.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, C
The A1 America de
C. H. Nosirë, Master, ** will lond herd" for the shove Part and will have quick despataliz
For Freight apply
RUSSELL &
(Hongkong) October 19, 1981..
FOR LONDON
The 8/3 4.11 German Ship Visit. 44 Quatae d Odar ***
will load here for the abov Be Fort, and will love quick de
spatol
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co Hongtong, October 12, 1881.
FOR