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THE

CHINA

The "

MAIL.

and Shipping List."

Established February, 1840.

Published every Evening, with which is incorporated

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1876."

“Hongkong Evening Mail

日二初月二年子丙

Intimations.

Voz. XXXII. No. 3952. 號六十月二年六十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. “

LONDON:-F. ALBAB, 8, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80,

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V. Loma Seno & Gorum, 121, Hole Saw to sign, my name per procura. barn Hill, K.O. BATES, HENDY & Co., tion. 4 Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 1041, Leadenhall Street.

NEW YORK:--ANDREW - WIND, 183, „Naz-

#au Street.

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

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

01900,

CHINA-Swatow, QUELO & CAMPBELL. Amoy, Gas & Co. Foschow, HEDGE & Co. Bhanghai, E, CHAWFORD

A.. MAUG, HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.-

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE,

generally:-BEAR & BLACK, San Frans G. DE CHAMFEAUX will act, at TROM this date and until further notice, this Port, as Agent of the above Company

By Order of the Directors,

O. BERTRAND. Hongkong, January 28, 1876.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

& Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, O. HEINZEN & Co. Macao, L. A. "DA GRAÇA, 事

Banks.

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· COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. MR. JAMES GREIG having been granted leave of absence, dir THOMAS JACKSON will, until further notice, sot as ENCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEUREES O Chief Manager of this Corporation.

TIR AND 8TH MAROR, 1848,

BY IMPERIAL DROKRES OF 26TH JULY, 1854, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866.

Mengg

Recognized by the

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,

Francs. Sterling. FAID UP CAPITAL,....80,000,000 3,200,000* RESERVE FUND 20,000,000 800,00

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

E.C.

AGENCIES, -At Nantes, Lyons, Mar seillos, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (ile de la Réunion,) Hong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKERB.- Bank of England,

Union Bank of London,

HONGKONG AGENCY.

INTEREST ALLOWED

ON

N'Current Deposit Account at the tate 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. Officer in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road,

Hongkong, May 14, 1875.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,5,000,000 Dollars-- RESERVE FURD,

100,000 Dollars,

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.

Deputy Chairman--AD, ANDRÉ, Esq.

J. F. CORDES, Esq. S.W.POMEROY, Esq. |F. D. Sassoon, Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Kaq.

A MOIVER, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong, JAMES GREID, Esq. Manager.

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

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rat of 1 per cent, per annum on the dally balance.

On Fixed Deposits :---

For 8,months, 2 per cent. per annum.

4 per cent.

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#

19

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5 per cent.

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15

LOCAL BILLS Discounted.

Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the shlist Commerslal places in Europe, India, Australia, America, Uhins and Japan.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Rood Fast. Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

TAKASIMA COLLIERY.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 28, 1876.

NOTICE.

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THE interest and responsibility of the Tato Mr SIDNET DEACON in our Firm, ceased on the 9th September last.

M. ALFRED T, DEYAL was admitted a a Partner therein on the let ultimo.

DEACON & Co. Canton, February 1, 1878.---

NOTICE,

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Where F Haiphong and Hauol. Mr WE have Established branches of our E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin,

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875,

NOTICE,

TR. LEUNG TSUNG aliu Oat SHUN,

Miately an employé in the LEE CHING

Shop, No. 24, Queen's Road Central, Hong- kong, has not been employed there the year, and if he goes to any shops to get money, goods, &c., the Undersigned will not be held RESPONSIBLE for any Debts contracted by him. This Notice is given in order to prevent any future dispute.

LEE CHING SHOP. Hongkong, February 23, 1876,

NOTICE,

In the Goods of CAPTAIN LAWRENCE, YOUNG, Deceased.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

E "OCEAN10.”

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TENDER BACON in prime condition: Smoked

THE

GOODWILL, FURNITURE, FIXTURES & STOCK-IN-TRADE of and belonging to the "LONDON INN," | No.-126, Queen's Road, Hongkong," a

The Sale will be made subject to the consent of the Justices of the Peace being granted to a Transfer of the existing Li-

purchaser, cense of the said "LONDON INN" to the

for the purpose of hearing the application A Meeting of Justices will be appointed

for such License to Transfer.

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

For further particulars, apply to Messrs STEPHENS & HOLMES, Solicitors, 2 Club. Chambers, Hongkong.

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Hongkong, February 22, 1876.

In the Goods of CAFTAIN LAWRENCE YouNo, Deceased.

EIS Season's American HAMS and

SALMON.

Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR in Barrels and Tine.

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

Auctions.

UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

BUBSTANTIAL ENGLISH AND COLO-

.NIAL MADE

fe29 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

ENGRAVINGS, GLASSWARE, PLATED-WARE, PIANO,

Don

&a,

&a

Parsons having any CLAIMS agafant the above Estate are requested. to send in Particulars of the same to tha

THE Undersigned has received in TH

structions from JOHN G. SHITË, Undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 1876.

Esq., to sell by Public Auction, on F

MONDAY,

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 Executors.

2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, February 22, 1876, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA

COMPANY, LIMITED,

the 6th day of March, 1876, at Noon, at his residence, "Idle Wild,' owing to change of residence,

Shipping.

Steamers.

| FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

FOR SWA

The Steamship

“YESSO,”

Captain PUNCHARD, will be derpatabad for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the 27th Instant, at Daylight

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 23, 1876.

FOR COOKTOWN.

The British Steamer "MEOCA,"

will leave on at 2 p.2.

te27

Captain JoysON, will load here for the above Port, and MONDAY, the 28th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE

Hongkong, February 23, 1876, 928

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The whole of his Substantial English shortly after ap22 and Colonial-made Household FURNI Mail TURE, &c., comprising Drawing, Din. DOCKing and Bed Room Suites, Glassware,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

Shareholders, will be held at the Office BE Ordinary Yearly MEETING of the of the Company, Club Chambers, on MON DAY, the 28th February, at 3 pm, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1870, the Report of the Directors; for the election of Directors, and Auditore; also to declare a Dividend.

By Order of the Board,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1876. fe28 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE,

mc81 will be CLOSED from the 15th to THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company

the 29th Instant, both days included.

By Order,

TR. ELLAS SASBOON has been

the 1st January ultimo.

Madmitted a Partner in our Firm from

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1876. fe29 mes HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

E. D. SASSOON & Co.

Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

THE

NOTICE.

Undersigned-have entered into Cu- partnership from the First day of

1876, in the Business of

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Plated Ware, Dinner, Dessert and Break fast Sets, Engravings, Pier Glasses, Gasaliers, Gas Brackete, Carpets, Win- Tables, Book Case, Dining Table, Side dow Curtains and Cornices, Marble-top Board, Whatnote, Chairs, Iron Bed- steads, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Wash- stands and Services, 40, 40.

And,

A Cottage FIANO. Catalogues will be issued.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery

The Company's Steamship

TANAIS," Captain REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA the arrival of the next French G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

doting 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

G. DE CHAMPRAUX,

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1, 7, shortly after her arrival from Europe. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. -Hongkong, Feb. 25, 1876.

FURNITURE SALE.

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ELEGANT ENGLISH AND CANTON- MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SEMI-GRAND PIANO, PARK PHETON AND PAIR OF PONIES. A FINE COLLECTION OF FERNB; CAMELLIAS, ROSES, AND OTHER CHOICE PLANTS.

DIVIDEND declared half- ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have January, 1 Port, under the style of Tour vading on slst December last, I received, instructions to sell by

MORRIS & PAY.

A. G. MORRIS. E. O. RAY. Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 9, 1876.

intimations.

HOTEL DES COLONIES, SHANGHAL

ES Propriétaires de l'Hotel de Colonies

Lent Phonneur d'informer M. M. les Voyageurs qu'ils viennent d'annexer à leur restaurant, dont le bante renommée eat si bien connue, une nouvelle maison, y attenante, qui leur permet d'offrir des Chambres Splendides réunissant tout le confortable, désirable, Chambres pour familles, Salles de Bains, &c., &c.

Voitures à Ja disposition de M. M. lea Voyageurs. La salle 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 minutieux apportés dans tous les services sont une garantie pour M. Mles Voyageurs dont le patron- age est Sollicité,

A. BOISSON & Co., Propriétaires.

Alb Shanghai, le 10 Février, 1876.

WANTED. SITUATION, by a young German, as Servant Maid, to accompany a Lady or family en route to Europe.

Terms; Free Pattage Home,

TUESDAY,

at the rate of Six per cent, per annum, say Public Auction, on $3.75 per paid-up Share of $125, is payable on and after FRIDAY, the 18th Instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Mariager Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

For Sale.

CLEARANCE SALE.

SAYL

¡AYLE & Co. will offer, on and after TUESDAY Next, the 18th Instant, the re- mainder of their Winter Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices, consisting of t Winter Costumes and Polonaises. Ladies Jackets and Mantillas.

the 28th February, 1876, at Noon, at "DUART," CAINE ROAD,

The Residence of the Honourable T. 0. HAYLLAR, Esq.;——

The whole of his Handsome and Subatan. tially made HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising,

Handsomely Carved EBONY SIDE and CENTRE TABLES, Mahogany Marone Morocco Covered COUCHES and OHAIRS, Covered Bombay Blackwood COUCHES, and FLOWER STANDS, Inlaid Ormolu CHEFFONIER, and Japanese CA- BINETS, Handsome Mantlepiece MIR- RORS, OIL PAINTINGS, CHROMO- PAT, Window Curtains, Gilt Cornfees, LITHOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, CAR. Gasaliers, Aquariums, Bronze and Força- lain VASES,

Handsome BOOK CASE, Carved BIDE. BOARD with MIRROR BAUK, Glans and Crockery Ware, Silver and Electro Plated Table Ware, Whatnots, Chairs, Clocks, Plated Candlesticks. -

Acting Agent, Hongkong, February 21, 1876..

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,

The P. & O, S, N, Co.'s §. 8. *MALÁσOA”

vill leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the Teheran with the next English Mail,

A. M¤IVER,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI. (Taking Cargo at through rates for

NAGASAKI & HIOGO,)...**

The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s-8. 8, “TEHERAN”

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISOQ;......

■*- The A-1 British Clipper abdp CHENNAI GRYFEA

THOS. ROBERTS, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 4-1 American Sulp

LATHLEY RIÛH,"

THOR. MIT, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & 0%. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Shilp

"HAZE," WILKINSON, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch sa above.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON. The 4 1 British Ship

"SARAH NICHOLSON,” 933 Tons Register, Captain SELKIRK, will load here for the bove Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 5, 1876.

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)

The A-1 American Ship

**SAMUEL G. REED," WHITE, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, February 1, 1876. ·

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The A 1 Barque *SPIRIT OF THE AGE”. Captain JOHNSON, will have quick despatch for the above

Porta,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ROZARIO & De

Hongkong, February 9, 1876..

FOR HAMBURG.

The A 1 German Barque

NICOLINE,"

313 Tons Register, Captain AHLMANN, will load here and

will leave for the above place at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch

about 24 hours after her arri

val with the next English Mail

À MOIVER,

Superintendent,

Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The American Ship

**SUMATRA,"

MULLIN, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have early dispatch. ⠀⠀

For Freight, apply to a

RUSSELL & Co.

me23 Hongkong, February 23, 1876.

FOR PORTLAND,

The A 1 German Bark

"CENTAUR,"

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

Handsome Gils BRASS BEDSTEAD

Jother Mattresses, BUKBAU with will have immediate dispatch.

For Freight, apply to Mirror, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers, Marble top Washstands, Toilet Glasses,

Fancy Dress materials of all kinds. Cheval Glasses, Iron and Bras Bedsteada,

Wool Plaids and Flannels. Silks and

Poplins

Wool Shawls and Cloaks.

Lampi,

赱じゃが

do

A GRAND PIANO by J. BROADWOOD

& Sons, made expressly to stand this

Climate.

One 4-wheeled FARK PHATON, by

Addreas: "Homs pamage," care of the Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats Lay, with a pair of WHITE PONIES,

Ching Mail Office,

Hongkong, February 8, 1676. - †

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and Bonnets.

Fancy Wool Goods.

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., "SHANGHAI COURIER AND

-Agenta.

FOR SALE

TRESH Takasima COAL, in lots to HR prazers, LARGE, Handpicked.

Double-screened at $8 per Tox. SHALL at $û pes Ton. Apply to

*T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Boad and at East Point, Hongkong, December 3, 1876,

CHINA GAZETTE,"

IT WILL BE TELE

CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA

and as a large . INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY, ANTICIPATED, THE ADVANTAGE TO

ADVERTISERS

ID OBVIOUS

Lace and Linen Sets. Scarves and Sashes. Boys' Suits. Children's Dresses. &6.j &0.

VICTORIA EXCHANGË,

Queen's Road & Stanley Street.

and Double Set SILVER MOUNTED HARNESS,

Ladies & Gentlemen's Sedan OHAIRS,

Etc., Etc., Eto.

The Carrage and Ponies, and the Plants will be sold st é o'alook,

Catalogues will be issued prior to the Bale, and the Furniture will be on view on MONDAY, the 28th February, 1878.

·RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 28, 1876.

mod3

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. Calling at Adelaide if sufficient inducement offers.)

The 4 1 British Bark

*NOVELTY" LIMMEX, Master, will lost here for the above Ports, and wil

have quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 7, 1876."-

FOR MANILA The British Ship

**QAROLUS MAGNUS," "+ TE. MILES, Master, will meet with quick despatch for the Port. For Freight of Pallage, apply to J

„Traks of SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

above The lots, with all faults and errors of de-. scription whatsoever, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer

Hongkong, Feb, 14, 1876,

as above.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & C.,

Ayenta. Hongkong, February 29, 1876.

Notices to Consignees,

OUBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

ONSIGNEES per Company's SteamKAN Diomed, are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged into craft, and landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Consignees risk, we The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and aftor the 25th February, 1878.

Goods undelivered after 3rd March, 1876, will be subject to rent.

Jer

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

Hongkong, February 25, 1876.

BRITISH BARK MARINA, FROM LONDON,

BOUT

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Varol are requested to send

in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda, res

Cargo impeding the discharge of the ressel, will be landed and stored at Con- sigueen' risk and expense,

“ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

-Agents." Hongkong, February 4, 1876.

UC DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.

Quarta, $15 per caso (1 dozen.) Fints, $16

5 per cent discount on 25 dasen,

Bourdon WHISKEY.

$12 per cane (1 dozen.) FOR SALE BY

HEARD & 1875

WIELER & CO.

moć Hongkong, June

1929 Hongkong, February 14, 1876,