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THE

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CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

Published every Evening, with which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.”

VoL, XXXII No. 3950. 號四十月二年六十七百八千一英

'AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON-FALGAN, 8, Clement's Land,

tion.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

Lombard Street. GEORGE BTREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hoiave this day authorized Mr.J. Y. V. Exaw to sign my name per procura-

A. MAOG, HEATON, Hongkong, January 1, 1976.

born Hill, E.C. BATES, HINDI & Coy, 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRAUDN & "Co., 100 & 164, Leadenhall Street.. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 198, Nai-

edu Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mei- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American. Porta

generally-BEIN & BLACK, San Fran-

cisco,

CHINA:-Swatoto, QUELON & CAMPBELL Amoy, GALES & Co.. Foochew, HEDOR

& Co. Shanghai, LkSN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLI & Co, Manila, C. HEIZEN & Co. Mosno, L. A. DA GRACI

Banks.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEORNEJ OF 7TH AND 8TH MARON, 1848, -and-

BY IMPERIAL DEORRES OF 25TH JULT, 1864, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1886.

Recognised by the INTRENAZIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1882,

GRANATE

Francs. $ Sterling. PAID-UP CAPITAL,... 80,000,000 8,200,000 RESERVE FUND......20,000,000 800,000

HEAD OFFICE.-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGEXOY.-144, Leadenhall St.,

E,C.

AGENOTES,At Nantes, Lyons, Mar

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAĢERIES

MARITIMES..

NOTICE.

TIROM this date and until further notice, Mr G. 19 ORAMFRAUX will act, a this Port, as Agent of the above Company.

By Order of the Directors,

C. BERTRAND. Hongkong, January 29, 1876,

NOTICE,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

M

[R. JAMES GREIG having been granted leave of absence, Mr THOMAS JAUKSON will, until further notice, not us; Chief Manager of this Corporation.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 23, 1876. ma8

NOTICE,

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr SIDSEX DEACON in our Firm, cvased on the 9th September last,

Mr. ALFRED T. Duval was admitted a Partner therein on the 1st ultimo.

DEACON & Co.

Canton, February 1, 1878.

NOTICE,

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1876.

Intimations.

In the Goods of CAPEAIN LAWRENCE YOUNG, Deceased,

For Bale.

FOR SALE.

Ez "OCEAN·IO”- THIS Season's American HAMS and

日十三月正年子丙

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

ANE, CRAWFORD &-¤s, will soll by Public Auction, at their Sale

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TENDER BACON in prime condition. Smoked Room, Prays, on

SALMION.

Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR

THE GOODWILL, FURNITURE, T FIXTURES & STOCK-IN-TRADE in Barrels and Tini of and belonging to the "LONDON INN,” No. 126, Queen's Road, Hongkong,

The Bale will be made subject to the consent of the Justices of the Peace being granted to a Transfer of the existing Li- purchases. cense of the anid “Lowzon La” từ thờ

A Meeting of Justices will be appointed for the purpose of hearing the application, for such. License to Transfer.

The Executors do not bind themselves to accept the highest, or any offer.

For further partionlars, apply to Messrs STEPHENS & HOLMES, Noliciters, 2 Club Chamber, Hongkong.

Hongkong, February 22, 1876.

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In the Goods of Oaftain Lawrence Young, Deceased.

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LL Persons having any CLAIMS

against the above Estate are requested to send in Particulats of the same to the Undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 1878.

And all Persons being Indebted to the said Estate are requested to Pay to the Undersigned their several Debts without delay.

STEPHENS & HOLMES,

Solicitors for the Exeputors,

2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, February 22, 1876,

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

MEE Yearly

Shareholders will be held NG of the WE have Established branches of our of the Company, Club Chambers, on MON-

Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi. Mr CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign procuration in Tonquis,

Balllos, Brusseln, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (lie de la Réunion,, Hong.. kong, Shanghai and Yokohama LONDON BANEBAS,Bank of England,

Union Bank of London,

HONGKONG AGENCY. INTEREST ALLOWED

LANDSTEIN & 00. Hongkong, December 31, 1875.

ME

NOTICE

by

ON Current Deposit Account at the rate up, lately, an umpan the LR, CHING

of 2 per cent, per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices,

CHR. DE QUIGNÉ, Manager. Offloes In Hongkong: Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,.... 100,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS,

MR. Lavxe Troxo alias Onú SHus, up, No. 24, Queen's Road Central, Hong- kong, like not been employed there this year, and if he goes to any shops to get money, goods, de, the Undersigned wil not be held RESPONSIBLE for say Debia contracted by bim, This Notice is given in order to prevent any future dispute.

LEE CHING SHOP. Hongkong, February 23, 1876,

NOTICE.

mcd

ELLAS SASSOON has been

the 1st January ultimo,

Madmitted a Partner in our Firm from

E. D. BASSOON & Co.- Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

NOTICE.

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DAY, the 28th February, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts to 21st December, 1875, the Report of the Directors; for the election of Directors, and Auditors; also to declare a Dividend.

By Order of the Board,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1876. fa28

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company Will be CLOSED from the 15 the 29th Instant, both days included.

By Order,

D. GILLIES.

Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1876.

HOTEL DES COLONIES, SHANGHAL

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ES Propriétaires de l'Hotel de Colonies ont Phonneur d'informer M.M. les HE Undersigned have entered into Co-Yoyageurs qu'ils viennent d'annerer à

Chairman-E, R. BELILIOS, Ksq. partnership from the First day of our restaurant, dont le hauts renomméo

Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDRÉ, Esq.

J. F. COBDES, Esq. S.W.PONEROX, Esq. H, HOPPius, Esq. F. D. SA88008, 8. YA. MOIVER, Esq.

JAMES GREIG, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,

.

Manager.

Shanghai,

EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

Interest ALLOWED

Current Deposit Accounts at the rate per cent, per annum on the dally

balance.

On Fixed Deposita :--

For 8 months, A per cent. per annum.

4 per cent,

€

#

31

·1200

-5 per cent. 1

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LOCAL BILLS Discounted, Credits granted on approved Securities, End overy description of Banking and

Exchange business transacted."

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerion, Chlas and Japan.

JAMES GREIG,, Chief Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February, 17, 1876,

TAKASIMA COLLIERY,

January, 1876, in the Business of Ship brokers at this Port, under the style of MORRIS & BAY:

A. G. MORRIS. H. O. RAY, Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

intimations.

RACE HOLIDAYS. THE Undermentioned Banks will close for Tublic Business at 12 o'clock, Moon, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATUR DAY, the 24th, 25th and 26th Instant. for the Oriental Bank Corporation,"

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GEO. O. SCUTI, dotg. Munager.

India, London and China,"

est al bien connue, une nouvelle maison,

attenante, qui leur permet d'offrir des Chambres Splendides réunissant tout le confortable, désirable, Chambres pour

familles, Calles de Bains, &c., &c.

Voitures à la disposition de M. M. les Voyageurs La Balle de Billiard et la Barre sont completement separés de l'hotel ce qui est une securité pour le bien être des visiteurs.

Les soins les plus minutieur apportés dans tous les services sont une garantie pour M. M les Voyageurs dont le patron age est Sollicité,

A. SCISSON & Co11 Propriétaires. Shanghai, le 10 Février, 1876.

Entertainments.

For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of THEATRE

H. H. NELSON, Manager. For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus

tzalia and China,"

THOMAS FORREST, Actg. Manager. For the Comptoir l'Escompte de Paris"

OHAS. DE GUIGNE, Manager.

For the "Bongkong and Shanghai Bank-

ing Corporation,'

For the

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. National Bank of India, I'ted,," R. H. SANDEMAN, Acty, Manager, Hongkong, February 21, 1878."

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MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co, Hongkong, February 19, 1876.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

SUBSTANTIAL ENGLISE AND COLO. NIAL MADE

HOUSEHOLD, FURNITURE, ENGRAVINGS, GLASS-WARE; PLATED-WAKE, PIANO, 450.

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FRIDAY,

the 25th February, 1876, at Noon, Sauces, Pearl Barley, Tumblers, Pad- locks, Sealing Wax, Hearth Bugs, Ao- cordians.

20 picule Iron Wire.

50 kege Cut Nails, sixes 14 to 24 inch. 10 drama Turpentine.

1. Gazogens Apparatus, complete.

1 Drawing-off Machine for Syphons and Bottles,

30 Syphons with largo lovers. Old Tom.

&C.,

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the

Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1876.

THE Undersigned has received it fall of the hammer.

structions from JOHN G. SMITH, Esq., to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

the 28th day of February, 1876, at Noon, as his residence, “Idle Wild," owing to change of residance -

The whole of his Substantial English and Colonial-made; Household FURNI TURE, ., comprising: Drawing, Din- ing and Bed Room Suites, Glassware, Plated Ware, Dinner, Dessert and Break- fast Beta, Engravings, Pier Glasses, Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Carpets, Win- dow Curtains and Comics, Marble top Tables, Book Caso, Dining Table Side Board, Whatnots, Chairs, Iron Bed- steads, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Wash- stands and Services, do do.

And,

Shipping

Steamers.

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP. COMPANY.

FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL: The Company's Steamship

"MENELAUS"

will be despatched on or about the 20th Instant,

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

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Hongkong, February 16, 1876. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship

"YESSO,"

Captain PuzCHARD, will be despatched for the above UNDAY, the 27th Instant, at

A Cottage PIANO. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS OF SALK --Cash before delivery 7.15 in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7; 1, 7, All Lote, with all faults and errors of Kurts on description at purchaser's rink on the fall Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to of the hammer.

J. M., ARMSTRONG,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Auctioneer,

Hongkong, February 23, 1876. Hongkong, Feb. 17, 1876.

FOR COOKTOWN,

The British Steamer "MECCA," Captain JoHNSON, will load here for the above Port, and: will leave on MONDAY, the 28th Instant, st 2 p.m.

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FURNITURE SALE,

ELEGANT ENGLISH AND CANTON MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE...

HÈMI-GRAND PIANO, PARK PRÆTON AND PAIR OF FONIES.

A FINE COLLECTION OF TEENS, CAMELLIAS, ROSES, AND OTHER CHOLOR

PLANTS.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have

received instructions

a to sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 29th February, 1876, at Noon, at “DUART,” CAINE ROAD,

The Residence of the Honourable T. 0.

HAYLLAR, ES

The whole of his Handsome and Substan- tially made HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising,

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE, Hongkong, February 23, 1876, FOR AMOY, TAKAO AND TAMSUL

The Steamship

LEONOR,"

Capt. Diaz, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

* DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 22, 1876.

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT FOSTE FRANÇAIS,

Handsomely Carved EBONY SIDE and CENTRE TABLES, Mahogany Marone Morocco Covered COUCHES and CHAIRS, Covered Bombay Blackwood CGUCHES shortly after and FLOWER STANDS, Inlaid Ormolu | Mail CHEFFONIER, and Japanes BINETS, Handsome Mantieplece MIR me15RORS, OIL PAINTINGS, CHROMO LITHOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, CAR- PAT, Window Curtains, Gilt Cornicen, Gazaliers, Aquariums, Bronze and Porce | lain VASES.

ROYAL, CITY HALL. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENOY SIB APTHUR KENNEDY, KOMO, CE

BE French "OPERA COMIQUE TROUPE," lately of PARIS, LONDON, ST. PETERSBURG, NEW YORK and SLIDON, Will have the honour of giving their nest

Performances on.......

This Evening, February 24th, 1878.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING LA ROSE DE St. FLOUR,

CORPORATION,

· ́ NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..........

THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-

JARDINE, MATHESON O, ending on 81st December last,

Agents.

as the rate of Six per cent. per annum, say $3.75 per paid-up Whare of $125, is payable FOR SALE. TRESH Takasima COAL, in lots to

on and after FRIDAY, the 18th Instant, Tsuit purchasers LABOR, Handpicked, at the Uffices of the Corporation, where Double-screened at $8 per Ton. Malhareholders are requested to apply for at $8 per Ton. Apply to **

T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road and at East Point Mongkong, December 8, 1876,

Warrants,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Okier Binnager, Hongkong, February 17, 1876

OFERETTE IN 1 AUT BY OFFENBACH. Madatne Dorlasi- will take the part of

Tiorretle" and sing "La Tirolienne des Cafarda

L

BARBE BLEUE, OPERA BOUFFE IN 2 AGES BY OFFENBACH. Accompaniment by Mr L'Aunay Céphas, Director.

ADMISSION-Dress Circle and Stalls, $2; Bank Seats, $1. Doors open at 8 o'clock

Handsome BOOK CASE, Carved BIDE-

BOARD with MIRBOR BAUK Glass and Crockery Ware, Silver and Electro Plated Table Ware, Whatnoia, Obalts, Cluska, Pisted Candlesticks:

Handsome Gilt BRASS BEDSTEAD with Feather Mattresses, BUREAU. with Mirror, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawert,

The Company's Steamship

***TANAIS,"

Captain REYNZEE, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA

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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUAL-

Shipping. Steamers,

FOR MANILA.

The French Steamer "GUNGA,"

GARCEAU, Master, will be despatched to the above Port on SATURDAY, the 26th Inst., at Noon."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Can Hongkong, February 23, 1876,

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A-1 British Clipper-ship

GRYFE?

THOR. ROBERTS, Master, will load for the above For, and will havê immediate despatok,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HÅGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A-1 American Ship.

LATHLEY RICH,"

THOS. MITHEL, Master, w load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

FOR NEW YORK.

The

4.1 American Ship "FAZE

WILKINSON, Master," will load" Here and at Whampoa, and whil have quiak despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876,

FOR LONDON. The A 1-British Ship

"SARAH NICHOLSON," 933 Tons Register, Captain SELKLES, will load here for the boys Port, and will have quick despatob.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U6, Hongkong, February 6, 1876.

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)

The A-1 Amerisse Ship

SAMUEL G. REED, WHITE, Master, will lose for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The American Ship

"SUMATRA,"

MULLIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have early dispatch....... For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, February 23, 1876.

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FOR PORTLAND,

The A 1 German Bark

CENTAUR OFFERSEN, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have immediate dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 23, 1876,

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

the arrival of the next French Calling at Adelaide if sufficient inducement

G. CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, February 21, 1876,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

The Company's Steamship.

TIGRE"

Captain BRUNET, will be despatched for SHANGHAI

Marble-top Washatanda Tolles Glasses, shortly after her arrival from Europe, Cheval Glasses, from and Brass Bedsteads,

Lamp

dro

A GRAND PIANO by J. BROADWOOD Sons, made expressly to stand this Ulimste,

One 4-wheeled PARK PHATON, by LESBY, with a pair of WHITE PONIES HARNESS. and Double Set SILVER MOUNTED

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, February 21, 1876.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,

The P. 40. 8, N, 06% 8. B. "MALAUGA”

will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of

Ladies & Gentlemen's Sedan CHAIRS, the Teheran with the next English Mall

Eta,

Eta

The Carriage and Ponies, and the Plants

will be sold at 4 o'clock,

Catalogues will be issued prior to the Sales and the Furniture will be on view on MONDAY, the 28th February, 1876.

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A MOIVER

Superintendent. Hongkong, February 17, 1870. -

STRAM TO SHANGHAI,” (Baking Cargo at through rates for NAGASAKI & HI000.).

• Ta P. & 0, 8, N. 06.% 8. B.

BESTEHERAN”

will leave for the above place about 24 hours after het arri

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17. The lots, with all faults and errors of deal with the next English Mail, Performants to commence at 9,

-Tickets may be had and seate secured at scription whatsoevar, at puurohaser's risk Menara Krush & Coyalso at the doar of on the fall of the hammer. the Theatroj on the night of Performance: Hongkong, Feb. 14, 1876,

A MOIVER,

Superintendent, Loaf Hongkong, February 17, 1876,

offers.)

The A 1 British Bark

“NOVELTY"

LIMEX, Manter, will load here for the above Ports, and will

have quick dispatch,

For Freight, apply to

~~RUSSELL & 00,

Hongkong, January 7, 1876.

FOR HAMBURG. The A1 German Barque

"NICOLINE?

318 Ton Register, Captain ABLMANN, will lead here and at Whampon, and will have quick despatch A above.

For Freight, apply to

www.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, February 28, 1976.

FOR MANILA. The British Ship,

"OAROLUS MAGNUS". TH, MILES, Manter, will ment with quick despatch for the

above Fork

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WIELER & Co. Hongkong, February 14, 1876,

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The 4 1 Barque e "SPIRIT OF THE AGE Captain Jonsson, Will LAPS quick despatch for the above

Porte

For Freight or Pausage, apply to

ROZARIO & Qui Hongkong, February 9, 1876,