THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Vor XXXIL.No. 8999. 號二十月四年大十七百八十一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MA IL.
LONDON-F ALOAR, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 801
Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDY & Co., | 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Cong 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. · NEW YORK :---ÁNDREW WIND, 133, Nor-
zau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND:Goanox & Gora, Mel- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally :-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
cisco.
CHINA:-Swatow, QUELCE & CAMPBELL. Amoy, GI & Co. Foochowe, Haber & Co. Shanghai, Lane, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kerry & Co. Manila, C. Human & Co. Macao, In A. DA GRICA.
Banks.
COMPTOIR · D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DISBEES OF 7TH AND 8TH Karom, 1848,
and
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
SHAW to sign my name per procura Have this day authorized. Mr J. Y. V,
tion..
A. MioG. HEATON, Hongkong, January 1, 1878.
NOTICE,
HE
Undersigned have entered fato Co. partnership from the First day of January, 1878, in the Business of Ship- brokers at this Port, under the style of Monnis & Ray,
A. G. MORRIS. E. C. RAY.
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 8, 1976.
NOTICE.
JE have Established branohen of our W Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi. Me E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by pronuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN &‹0), Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
BY IMPERIAL DECKRKS OF 25ER JULY, 1864, T SUR
AND-ŽIST-DECEMBES, 1866,
Becognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
30TH APRIL, 1862.
Franos,
NOTICE.
HE Vadersigned has been appointed SURVEYUK to LLOYDS REGISTER at this Port.
R. H. CAIRNS,
Sterling. I
1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day Established myself as GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT PAID-UP CAPITAL,,.. 80,000,000 3,200,000 at the Ports of Takow and Taiwanfoo. RESERVE FUND, 20,000,000 800,000
P. F. DA SILVA,
HEAD OFFICE.-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGEHOY.-144, Leadenhall St.,
E.C.
AGENCIES, — At Nantes, Lyons, Mar.
seilies, Brussels, Bombay, Valoutts, I
Formosa, April 1, 1878,
NOTIFICATION,
myl
is herewith notified that a CUSTOM HOUSE ba been hatablished at
St. Denis (lle de la Réunion,) Hong-I-HOW (I), the Treaty Port of kong, Shanghai and Yokohama LONDON BANKERS, Bank of England, KIUNGOROW(), and has been
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY.
INTEREST ÁLLOWED -
N Current Deposit Account at the rate Crepe Popot. per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fired Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices,
OHR. DE QUIGNÉ, Manager,
Offices in Hongkong: Bank Bulldings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAFITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. ERBEBVE FUND,... 100,000 Dollars,
Couar oF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD ANDRY, Esq.
pened for transaction of Business under this day's date.
H. O, BROWN, Commissioner of Customs, Kiungohow Customs,
Hoi-how, April 1, 1876.
intimations.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
URING absence from Hongkong
Established February, 1845. "Hongkong Evening
MAIL.
Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
日八十月三年子丙
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1876.
Intimations.
COSMOPOLITAN DOOKS.
HE DOOKS. being now completed, are THE
capable of DOCKING any Die VESSELS frequenting this Port, and executing any KEPAIRS required.
A large quantity of SPARS, LUMBER, IRON, COPPER, YELLOW METAL, &c, 4o., always kept in Stock at cheap rates.
Length of Dock,.....455 Feet, Breadth do., .................. 92 Depth of Water, Springs, 24
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do. do., Neaps., 21 »
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Ex “OOE ANIO.”
8 Season's American HAMS and BACON in primo condition. Smoked SALMON.
Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR in Barrels and Tins.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co, Hongkong, February 19, 1876.
FOR SALE,
The following Rates will be charged until 200 Cake CLARET from BORDEAUX,
further notice (→
Recoppering, including Dockage, Shor ing, Labor, Felt, Pitch, Tar and Óskum, 80 cents per Sheet,
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dook- age, 2 Coats Paint and I Cost Tallon, 30 cents per Ton Gross Register.
Fainting Iron Steamers, including Dock- age, 1 Coat Paint and 1 Cost Tallow, 80 senta per ton Gross Register.
For further particulars, apply to
W. B. SPRATT & 0%, 9, Praya Bast. Hongkong, April-20, 1876. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAÇAO STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
IRST Class Fare on the Hongkong and Canton route has been Reduced to $3 zor Single trip and $5 Return.
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.
Hongkong, April 3, 1876.
NOTICE: HE OFFICE of the Undersigned has been REMOVED to No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD, corner of Ice House Lane.
W. H. NOTLEY, Agent, Messrs. Henry S. King & Co.,
London. Hongkong, April 15, 1876.
SAYLE
For Sale.
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AYLE & Co. bave opened their first delivery of New Goods for the coming Season, to which they invite special atten- tion.
the MANAGEMENT of the above Ladies' and Children's Ready
made Costumes in a variety of Styles.
Company's Station will be TAKEN OVER by Mr C. C. BJESEN, who has been appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT,
A. SUENSON,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
J. F. CORDES, Esq. ¡S. W. POMEROY, Esq. EG to notify that i bave been appointed
H. HOPPIDE, Esq,
A. MOITEE, Esq.
F. D. SAHOON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong, JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager,
Shanghai,
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES.-London and County Bunk
CA
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Depositu :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
#
JP
4 per cent. #
12
"
J+
5 per cent."
12
19
+
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ohlef Commercial places in Europe, Indle, Australia, Amertos, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager.
Oflees of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bart, Hongkong, February 17, 1876,
ON BALE.
THE CHINESE READER'S "MANUAL
A HANDBOOK of Biographical, Elias torical, Mythological and General
Literary ReferencS;
BY
WILLIAN FELDeriok MarKES,
Fries $8
Shanghai, monumunao.Kität & Co. Hongkongur" QUINA MAIS?" OFFICE.
AUTING SUPERINTENDENT for the above Company's Station at this Port from this date.
CARL CHR. BOJESEN; Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
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CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE -
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
SPECIAL AGENCY of the Company has been opened in LONDON, under the Management of Mr WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, at 3, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill.
By Ceder,
W. H. RAY,
Becretary. Hongkong, Marob 28, 1876.
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ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL OHURCH. Annual General Meeting of Seatholders.
Tholdes of St. John's Cathedral Church HE Annual General Meeting of the Beat- will be held at the Vestry on Thursday, the 27th day of April instant, at £30 p.m., for the purpose of electing two Trustees for the ensuing year, and for passing the Accounts of the Treasurer, under the provisions of Clauses 4 and 16 of Ordin- ance No. 2 of 1847.
.・・ EDMUND SHARP, Trustes and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees.
Hongkong, April 15, 1876.
N
LOST.
Friday the 14th Just White MANILA DOG'; answers the name of "FLONSTE."
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Morning Wrappers in Embroid- ered Linen, Printed, Cambric, White Brilliante and Muslin, French Toilet Jackets. Richly Embroidered Cambric
Skirts.
A Large Assortment of Dress Materials in all the newest designs.
French Millinery of the latest.
fashions.
Apply to
LANDSTEIN & 05, Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has received instruc. Titious to all by Public Auction,
On
TUESDAY,
the 26th April, 1875, at 2 p.m., at his Sales Room, Queen's Road,—
A Collection of Chinese and Japanese CURIOS, comprising:-Lacqueredware, Enamalled Tages, Cups, Bowla and Jars, Porcelain Vases, and Orna- mente, Satsuma Vases, a variety of Bronzes, Ivory and Wood Carvings, de,
dc.
Catalogues will be issued.
TERMS OF SALE,--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All bte, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the, fall of the hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Lustioneer. Hongkong, April 21, 1876.
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE,
FURNITURE SALE,
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AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to Bell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 26th April, 1876, at Noon, at the residence of L. HAUSCHILD, Esq., No. 46, Peol Street,
The whole of his Elegant HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE comprising: Rep Covered Drawing Suite, Couches,
gilt Frame Engravings and Mirrors,. Chairs and Easy Chairs, Centre Table,
Card Table, Dining Table, Whatnot, Sideboard, Crockery and Glassware, Cutlery, Plated-ware, Bedstead, Ward robes, Chest of Drawers, Washstand, Toilet Table-and-Mirror,
&o.,
- to.. Also, A PIANO. Catalogues will be issued prior to the Sale,
*EA.
TERMS OF SALE,—Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, April 21, 1876,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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AMMERT, ATKINSON &c.
MA
Entertainments.
CITY
HALL.
ADAME CARLOTTA TASCA bags
to announce that her CONCERT. will take place at the above BALE,
This Evening,
a
22nd sprit.
Under the immediate PATRONAGE AND PRESENCE
OF
K....0.3.
H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
VICE ADMIRAL RYDER, SIR JOHN AND LADY SMALE, COL DICKINS, And the Officers of the 28th Regiment.
PROGRAMME:
PART L
OVERTURE, "Semiramide,.....Rossini, SOLO PIANOFORTE, Andante
and Rondo Capriccioso,.....Mendelssohn.
"......... Blumenthal, SONG, "The Message," SOLO PIANOFORTE, "Scherzo in
B Flat Minor, ****** ....Chopin. SELECTION, "Faust"...Gounod. SOLO PIANOFORTE,--
& Prelude in E Minor,......Mendelssohn,
B Lied,......... .................Mendalsucht. o Rondo (Limoto continuo) Weber.
An Interval of Ten Minutes.
PART II,
SOLO EUPHONIUM, "Longing Sozo PIANOFORTE,Kigo-
for Home,"...........................................................Hartman.
letto,"
.Liezt.
ARIA, "La Traviata,........... Ferdi. | SOLO PIANOFORTE, "Hibernian
Echoes,...) ......Rozville, OVERTURE, "Les Diamans de a
la Couronne," sem annAuber.
By the kind permission of Col. Dickins and Officers, the Band of H. M. 28th Regiment will play the above Orchestral Picosa.---Conductor, Mr E. P. Huaкт.
Reserved Seata,..........
*.....$2.00 Unreserved Seats$1,00 Doors Oper, at 8.30, Commence at 9. Tickets to be had at Messrs LASE, ÜBAWFORD & Co., where a plan of the Hall may be seen.
Hongkong, April 22, 1876.
THE
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THE Officers of H.M.S. Topase will give an AMATEUR PERFORMANCE at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL, on MONDAY, 24th Inst., in aid of LOCAL CHARITIES.
The Performances will commence with the Petite Comedy of "WHO SPEAKS FIRST?" To conclude with the Burlesque of VILIKINS AND HIS DINAH" ADMISSION:
SE Tickets at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s on
and after Wednesday, 19th inst.
Hongkong, April 17, 1876.
THE
CHOU KI CHIH,
THE CHINESE COLOSSUS.
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THE SHANTUNG GIANT is now on ex hibition at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, No. 4 Wellington Street. From 10a.m. to Noon, from 3 to 6 p.m., and from 8 to -10 p.m.
ADMISSION :
50 Cents. Tickets at the Hotel Bar.
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The Public are respectfully informed that: Chou Ki Chih will only be exhibited in Hongkong for a few days previous to his
Hongkong, April 10, 1876.
Boys' Holland Suits & Pinafores. have received instructions from departure for Philadelphia, U. 8.
the Mortgagess to sell by Public Auction,
Ladies' Underclothing. Ladies' and Children's Boots and on
Shoes.
Also,
A fresh supply of the "Little Wanzer" Sewing Machines,
Agents for Hongkong.
SAYLE & 00
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
FOR SALE,
VERY Handsome PHAETON,
1 Set Double HARNESS, nearly new.
1 Set Single HARNESS, Apply to
L. MALLORY, No. 2, St. John's Place, Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
FOR SALE,
THE Undermentioned valuable LAND and BUILDINGS on Inland Lot No. 7, situated at 40 and 49, Queen's Road, the Property of the late Mr G. B. to FALCONES (→
It was last seen near the Cathedral Any one bringing the same to MacKWEN, FRICKEL & Co.'s Store will be rewarded.
J. G. SMITH. Hongkong, April 18, 1878.
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WANTED.
The TWO BLOCKS of BUILDINGS occupying the finest position, are of the most commodious description, with TREA SURT and ample GoDowns; the Ground Floors are of Granite, the Buildings are known to be the most handsome and sub- apostantially built Premises In the Colony, and are all in perfect condition and good order, &
N Experienced European FEMALE to accompany a Family with 8 Children to England. Terme, a fren Passage.
Applications to be sent to the Office of this paper, addressed "A. B. C Hongkong, April 11, 1870;
Applications for Purchase, or further information, to be made to
JOHN NOBLE
46, Queen's Road, mpil Hongkong, March 27, 1870, *p30
WEDNESDAY,
the 26th April, 1876, at Noon, at Ice House Lane Wharf--
?.
The Well-known Pontoon or Lighter " ADVANCE”. Orial Number 64,088, of 308 Tons Register, Built at Kowloon in 1871 of Oak, Elm, Beech, Manila Hard Wood and Oregon Pine, Well Fastened, Felted and Metalled to One foot and a half above Light Water Mark. The Vessel is well adapted for discharging steamers requir- ing quick, dispatch and will carry a very large Cargo on a Light Draft of Water.
DIMENSIONS AS FOLLOWS |- Length 130 Feet 6 in. Breadth 30 ** Depth,...............
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Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
* VOLGA,” Captain NOMDEDEU, which left YOKOHAMA on the 19th Instant, for this Fort, will take Cargo here for Marseilles, ¿zo,
For Freight, apply to
Also, The Well-known Pontoon or Lighter "DISPATCH," Official Number 64,086, of 290 Tons Register, Built at about the same time and place, of Manila Hard Wood and Oregon Pine, Well Fastened, Felted and Metalled up to above Light Water Mark, and will carry a large Cargo on a Light the Draft of Water,
DIMENSIONS AS FOLLOWS ! Length,.........126 Feet 6 in: Breadth 30 6 is Depth,................. 7 6 For further particulars and Inventory of Stores, apply to the Auctioneers.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, April 21, 1876.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, (Takding Cargo at through rates to. HIOGO & NAGASAKI.).
The P.&O. 8, N. Co.'s 8, 8. "BUNDA”
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of Hindostan with the next English Mall.
A. MOÏVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, April 18, 1876,
STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUL
Shipping..
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
**YESSO,
Captain PUNOHABD, will be despatched for the above Foris un SUNDAY, the 23rd Instant,, at Daylight.!
For Freight or Peamage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT.) Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rate for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN ЈАРАХ,
The Company's Steamship
**GLAUCUS”
will be despatched on or about the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 19, 1878.
Bailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Ship
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** MARGARICE,” 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 A1 American Bark
"JONATHAN CHASE," CURTIS, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick uespatol..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. 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 Fraight,.apply to
VOGEL, BAGEDORN & Uo.
Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"OHARTER OAK,"
EMITE, Master, will load here and at Wbampos, and will
have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR LONDON. The 4 1 British Ship
CHANNEL QÜHEN,”
N. LAUFESTET, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo ongaged, will have quick despatch an above-
For Freight, apply to
MEYER, ALABOR & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 41 British Barque "MARQUIS OF ARGILE,” Captain MoKEON,' will have immediate dispatch for the
Above Ports,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Us Hongkong, April 21, 1876,
NOTICE.
The Underimentioned Vessels having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passingers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Ports,
FOR VICTORIA, V,'s L The British Barque
"FORWARD," Captain Joux STRACHAN,
ANNIE GRAY," Captain ROBERT MORS,
The British Ship
The
The P. & 9. 8. N, Cots B. 8. The
"HINDOSTAN”
›will leave for the sbors place
about 24 hours after her stri- |
the hammer in Mexican Dollars weighed val with the next Ruglish Mail
ab 7.1.7, and the Vessel will be at put oboser's risk after the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, April 19, 1876,
MOTVER, Superintendent
Hongkong, Apeli 18, 1976, -
American Bark
EDWARD JAMES,» Captain Tos. J. FORBES,
FOR HONOLULU, S. 1, AND SAN FRANCISCO, American Bark,
ALDEN BESSE," Captain ALLEX NOTES,
For Freight or Passage, apply ið
ROZARÍO LOS
Hongkong, Kech 19 19TH
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