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THE

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CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

Vo.XXXII,No,8996.骏九十月四年六十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINĂ MAIL..

LONDON:—F. AIGAR, B, Clement's Lano,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 35,

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tion.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

Have this day authorized Mr J. X. V.

Cornhill, GORDON & Geron, 121, Hol- SHAW to sign my name per procura- born: Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 154, Leadenhall Birtet. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-

sau Street. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GOLDON & Goros, Mel-

bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally-Brax & BLACK, San Fran

ciato. CHINA:-Swator, QUALOR & CAMPBELL. Amoy, Gas & Co. Fooshow, HEDGE Shanghai, Lam, – CRAWFORD

100 10

& Co., and KEILY & Co. Manila, 0. HKS & Co. Macao, L.A. DA Guaga

Banks.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECREES OF 7TH AND 8TH MARCH, 1848, --and--

BY IMPERIAL DEORREN OF 2бra JULY, 1854, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866,

Recognised by the

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1802,

A. MAGG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.

NOTICE

1.1.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1876.

Intimations.

THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY; LIMITED,

OF LONDON.”

SUBSUBIBED CAPITAL, £500,000.

Undersigned, having been appolut- THE Undersigned have entered into Co-Ted Agents in Hongtong for the above THE

partnership from the First day of Company, are prepared to issue Rolicies of January, 1876, in the Business of Ship Marine Insurance at current rates, payable brokers at this Port, under the style of in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, Straits, Mauritius, Java, Manila, China, Japan, California, de.,. &c.

Monnis & RaY.

A. G. MORRIS. E. C. BAY.

Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

W

NOTICE.

TE have Established branches of our Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi. ME E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin,

LANDSTEIN & Oo, Hongkong, December 31, 1875,

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NOTICE.

HAVE this day Established myself an GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT as the Ports of Takow and Taiwanfoo.

"P. F. DA SILVA.

Formosa, April 1, 1876,

NOTIFICATION,

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ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, March 24, 1874, je24

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

"THE WORLD, WHENɑE COKETIÏT? OF, What Certain Physicists are Saying. By Tv Quoque. Shanghai, 1876. 1 Vol.

·Price-$1.00 8titoked.

$1.25 Bound, Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Oo. Hongkong, April 6, 1876,

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FOR SALE,

200 Cak OLARET from BORDEAUX.

Apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co, Hongkong, March 10, 1878.

FOR SALE.

Nots.By the Company's Artioles of Asso-

viation it is provided that, after pay-πHE Undermentioned valuable LAND ment to the shareholders of a dividend and BUILDINGS on Inland Lot of 10 per cent, per annum, one fourth No. 7, situated at 46 and 48, Queen's of the residue of profits will be rateably Road, the Property of the late Mr G, B. divided amongst these Insurers out of FALCONER :— whose business profits have been made during the year.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH. Annual General Meeting of Seatholders,

THE Annual Gengeloningdral Church

holders of St. John's Cathedral will be held at the Vestry on Thursday, the 27th day of April instant, at 4:20 p.m., for the purpose of electing two Trustees for the ensuing year, and for passing the T is herewith notified that a Quaros Accounts of the Treasurer, under the tatablished Clauses a sud 16 of Ordin

anso No. 2 of 18475

EDMUND SHARP, Trustee and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees, ap27 Hongkong, April 15, 1876,

Francs. & Sterling, 101-HOW (4), the Treaty Port of PAID UF CAPITAL,... 80,000,000 3,200,000 KIUNGOHOW(), and has been RENARTS FUND.....20,000,000 800,000 upened for transaction of Business under

this day's date.

H. O. BROWN, Commissioner of Customs, Kiungehow Customs,

Hoi-how April 1, 1876.

HRAD OFFION. 14, Rue Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENCY.-144, Londenhall St.,

E.C.

AGRTOIRS,At Nantes, Lyons, Mar- sailles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, St. Denis (lle de la Réunion,) Hong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKERS.Bank of England,

Union Bank of London.

HONGKONG AGENCY.

INTEREST ALLOWED

intimations.

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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE. GRAPH COMPANY.

YURING my absence from Hongkong the MANAGEMENT of the dbare.

Do

N Current Deposit Account at the rate Company's Station will be TAKEN OVER

ON

of 2 per cent, per annum on the by Mr C. C. BeJESEN, who has beep monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed-appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT, Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices.

CHR. DE QUIGNÉ, Manager. Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road,

Hongkong, May 14, 1875.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R.: BELIXIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDUE, Eng.

A. SUBNSON,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, April 6, 1876.

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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE. GRAPH COMPANY.

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAQ STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED. HIRST Class Fare on the Hongkong and Canton route has bean Reduced to $5 for Single trip and $5 Return,

By Order,

P. A. DA COSTA, Secretari.

Hongkong, April 8, 1876.

LOST.

Friday the 14th Instaut, A small white MANILA DOG; answers to the name of "FLOSSIE”

It was last seen near the Cathedral, Any one bringing the same to MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.'s Store will be rewarded.

J. G. SMITH:

#p25 Hongkong, April 18, 1876.

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NOTICE.

BEG to notify that I have been appointed THE OFFIOR of the Undersigned has ACTING SUPERINTENDENT for been REMOVED to No. 1, QUEEN'S une above Company's Station at this Port ROAD, corner of Ice House Lane, from this date.

W. H. NOTLEY, CARL CHR. BOJESEN, Hongkong, April 6, 1876.

Agent, Messrs. Henry S. King & Co.,

London. Hongkong, April 15, 1876. ap29

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CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

SPECIAL AGENCY of the Company has been Upened in LONDON, under the

Entertainments.

CITY

HALL.

18. W. POMEROY, Esq. Dunagement of Mr WALDEMAS SORMIDZADAME CARLOTTA TASCA bega

F. D. SABOON, Esq.

J. F. CORDES, Esq.

A. Horrius, Esq.

A. Molven, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong,

JAMES GREIG, Esq.

Manager,

Shanghal,

at 3, St. Blichael's Alley, Cornhill.

By Order,

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W. H. RAY,

Becretary. Hongkong, March 28, 1878,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ATOTICE is hereby given, that all ORE. LONDON BANKERR.-London and County N DITORS and other Persons having

Bank.

EWEN CAMERON, Esq.

INTEREST ALLOWED

HONGKONG,

Ourport

any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN WOTHER. SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in

of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENRY balance,

On Fixed Deposits :---

For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

&

, 19

4 per cent, „

15

6 per cent,

31

LOCAL BILLS Discounted,

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

Draft, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerios, China and Japaz..

JAMES GREIG,

Oples Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1 Queen's Road Bas, Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

ON SALE

THE CHINESE READER'S MANUAL.

HANDBOOK of Biographical, His

torical, Mythological and Genital

Literary Reference,

WILLIAM FRADEKICK MAYERS; -

Shanghai, Bungkung

Price: $3.

BRERETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hong- kong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admini stration with the Will annexed were`duly" granted by the said Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said W LIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the

to announce that her. CONCERT will take place at the above HAL

ON

SATURDAY NEXT, -

22nd April. Under the Immediate Patronage of A. E. Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY, K.C.M, G.; B Vice-Admiral Ryder.

Sir John and Lady Smalo,

The TWO BLOOKS of BUILDINGS occupying the finest position, are of the SURY and ample GoDowns; the Ground most commodious description, with TREA-

Floors are of Granite, the Buildings are known to be the most handsome and sub stantially built Premises in the Colony,

and are all tu perfect condition and good

order, &o.

Applications for Purchase, or further information, to be made to

JOHN NOBLE,

46, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 30, 1876, p30

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

RANE, CRAWFORD & Oo. will sell by Public Austin, in their "Sale Room, Prays, on

FRIDAY,

the 21st April, 1876, at Noon,--: An Assortment of Perfumery, com prising: Violet, Rondeletia, Frangi- panny, Jasmin, Rose, Ea Bouquet, &d, Cosmetiques, Pomade, Hair Oil, Violab Powder, Hair Brushes, Toilet Soap, 'de, ¦¦

Walkden's Extra Ink

Day and Martin's Blacking,

8 barrels Flour.

10 Rifles.

50 Whitworth Rifles.

10 Revolvers.

*0,

c., And

to

At 1 o'clock p.m.,—

A Pair of Chestnut Timor PONIES, perfectly quiet in Harness, the Property of a Gentlemen who has left the Colony, 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 fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, April 18, 1876,

FURNITURE SALE,

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LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.

have received instructions to sell

by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 22nd April, 1876, at Noon, at the residence of L HAUSCHILD, Esq., No. 46, Peel Street,

The whole of his Elegant HOUSE- Col. Dickins and the Offloors of the HOLD FURNITURE, comprising 28th Regt.

During the Evening by kind permission of Col. Dickins and the Officers, the Band

the 28th will perform."

of

Reserved Seats,.....$2.00 Unreserved Seats.1.00 Doors Open at 8,80, Commenos at 9. Tickets to be had at Meaara LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., when a plan of the kall may be seen.

Hongkong, April 17, 1876.

AMATEUR

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The Performances will commence with the Petite Comedy of "WHO SPEAKS FIRST?" To conslude with the Burlesque of "VILIKINS AND HIS DIŊAH”

1st day of July next and notice is horebyHE Offer of US Tops will give also given, that at the expiration of the last at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL, on mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY MONDAY, 24th Inst., in sid of Local BRETON will proceed to distribute the

CHARITIED. Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSFOON amongst the parties entitled thereto, baving regard to the Olafios of which he has then. had notice; and that the said - WILLIAM HENRY BREAETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to any poron of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution. Dated this 29th day of March, 1876,

W. H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong,

Solicitor,

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY.

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Subsoribed Capital, £280,000,

DHE Undersigned, having been appolut Ted Agents in Hongkong binago

for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies of Fire Insurance at dutrent Talca,

ADAMSON, BELL & 0.

„" DRINA MAI" OFFICn, Hongkong, March 24, 1870;

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· Admission, emprantam canaisa, Tickets at LANE,, CHAWFORD & Con on and after Wednesday, 10th inst.

Hongkong, April 17, 1876.

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For Sale.

FOR SALE,

MOOBANIO”.

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Beason's American HAMB and BACON in prime condition, Stucked

SALMON","

Golden Gate Baker': EXTRA. FLOUR in Barrels and Tins

MAJEWEN, BRICEEL & Co, Hongkong, February 10, 1876,

Rep Covered Drawing Saite, Couches, Chairs and Easy Chairs, Centre Table, Gilt Frame Engravings and Mirrors, Card Table, Dining Table, Whatnot, Sideboard, Crookery and Glassware, Cutlery, Plated-ware, Bedstead, Ward roben, Chest of Drawers, Washstand, Toilet Table and Mirror,

Bo Aleo,

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A PIANO, Catalogues will be issued prior to the Sale.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, April 15, 1876.

Shipping.

Steamers.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. (Taking Cargo at through rates to HIOGO & NAGASAKI.)

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The P. to B. N. Gói B "JUNDA” >will leave for the above plase shortly after the arrival of the Hindostan with the next English Mail,

A. MaIVER, - Superintendent Hongkong, April 18, 1876,

STEAM TO SHANGHAL

The P.&O. 8, N. Con §. 8. “HINDOSTAN”

will leave for the above plase about 24 hours after her air

val with the nest English Mail,

A MOTVER,

Superintendent. Hongkong, April 13, 1876,

日五十月三年子丙

Shipping.

Steamers.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship

NESTOR"

will be despatched on or about the 20th Instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE magenta,

Hongkong, April 7, 1876.

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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling off SoaRSET, COORTOWN," CLEVE- LAND BAY, BOWEN and KEPEEL BAT, to land Mails and Passengers.)

The Eastern and Australian -Mail-Steam Co.'s Steamer

BOWEN"..

will be despatched on FRI- DAY, the 21st Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & U., Agents. Hongkong, April 17, 1876.

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FOR SHANGHAI,

The Russian Steamship.

** RUSSIA," GERARD, Master, shortly ex- have quick despatch as above.

pected from Singapore," will

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WH, PUSTAU & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

FOR MANILA (DIREOT,) The Steamship MURA "GUNGA,”

will have an immediate des patch as above,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co.

Hongkong, April 15, 1876.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

T'ho 4 1 British Ship

"MARGARITE," JAMES OWEN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The d 1 American Bark

“JONATHAN CHASE,” CURTIS, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

"VOGEL, HAGEDORN ♣ 00. Hongkong, March 27,–1876.–

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 British Clipper Ship

**SYDENHAM,”" FRANK BRISTOw, Master, will load for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U∞. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 4-1 American Ship CAMA!! HAZE

WILKINSON, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK,

The d 1 American Ship

"OHARTER OAK," FMITH, Master, will load hers sand at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 4 1 American Ship

MARY WHITRIDGE," OUTLER, Master, will load here for the shove Port, and will

have quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1870,

FOR LONDON. The 4:1 British Ship.

“CHANNEL QUBEN” N. LEUFESTET, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

METER, ALABOR & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876.

PRICE, $24 PAR

Shipping. Bailing Vessels,

NOTICE,

MBUM.

The Undermentioned Vessela having the greater portion of their Cargo and “Passengers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Porta

FOR VICTORIA, V

The British Barque

"FORWARD" Captain JOHN STRACHAN.

The British Ship!

ANNIE GRAY,” Captain ROBERT MORE.

The American Bark

"EDWARD JAMES"

FORBES. Captalit

TROS.

FOR HONOLULU, B. I, AND

*- SAN FRANCISCO,

The American Bark

ALDEN BESSE," Captain ALLAN NOYES, For Freight or Passage, apply to

TABOZARIO & C., Hongkong, March 28, 1876.

Notices to Consignees,

NOTICE.

CON

YONSIGNEES of London Cargo: per 8. Naples are hereby informed, that the Steamer having grounded in the Suez Canal on her passage, but ferilin sacrifices were made and expenditurs in- curred, íà getting her aflost, which may be a subject of General Average contribution. They are therefore requested Böfőze doll- very of the Cargo to sign a Bond, which ja lying at the Office of

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Agents S. 8. Naplu, Hongkong, April 13, 1876p20

RUSSIAN STEAMSHIP RUSSIA, CAPT. GERARD, FROM LONDON vis SINGAPORE.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed, that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowng of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained aga ketin

Goods remaining in store after the 23rd justant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unlaw notics to the contrary is given mill d o'clock this afternoon.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. PUSTAU & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, April 15, 1876.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO,

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[IBE S. §. Vancouver having arrived, Consigness of Cargo are horuby ro quested to send their Bill of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be i

'at once landed and stored at Copsignees, risk and expenses

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, 8. S. Fancouter. Hongkong, April 17, 1876.

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FROM BANGKOK,

INEE §. 8. Benledi, Captain Buchanan,

· having arrived from the above Fort, Consigness of Cargo are hereby requeried to send their Bill of Lading for counter- signature, to the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be as once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 18, 1876

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

VONSIGNEES

Co

per Cotopaxy's steamer Antenor are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged into craft & landed at the Godorus of the Undersigned, In both eases it will He at. Consignees risk. The Vargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 19th April, 1876.

Goods adelivered after 28th April, 1876, will be subject to Rent.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

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Hongkong, April 18, 1870.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

ONSIGNEES per Company's Steaman Fin Caloutta are hereby noilled that the Cargo will be discharged into Bosta and landed at the Company's Godowns, "In both cases it will lie at the Consignes's tinka The Cargo will be ready for delivery shortly after her arrival, ALT

The above Steamer left Singapore on Saturday, let April, for this port

"G, DE CHAMPEADI

*** Acting Agente

Hongkong, April 8, 1876,