THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXII. No. 4012. 號八月五年大十七百八千一其
AGENTS FOR THE CHINĂ MAIL.
LONDON ----F. ̈Ålgaz, 8, Clement's Lane,
di Lombardį Streat. GEORGE STREET, 30,
Notices of FirmS.
NOTICE
Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V.
Cornhill, GORDON & Goron, 121, Hol-SHAW to sign my note per produta born Hill, E.C. BATES, HANDY & CO 4 Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEADOR & tion. Co., 150 & 164, Zeadenhall Street, NEW YORK ANnasw Wind, 183, Non-
NEW
BA, MADG, HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTICE.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, NICH, HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr
ZEALAND-Golon &
bourne and Sydney.
BAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BEACH, San Fran
Ciaco
CHINA :-Suntow, QUELOK & CAMERIE,
Amoy, GILM & Co. Poochoro, Hwa & Co. Shanghai, LK, CRAWFORD
& Co., And Xxxi & Co. Manila, Oi
EDWARD WHITTSLE in our Firm ceased on the S0th April last.
We have authorized Mr HERBERT SHITE to sign our Firm.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
NOTICE.
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HEISSEN & Co. Macao, L. A. DAME Undersigned have entered into Op Grigs
partnership from the, day of
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL, DEGREES OF 7TH AND 8TH Manon, 1848,
~and~
Established
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MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 8, 1876.
For Sale.
AYLE & Co. have opened
SA
Goods for the coming Season, to their first delivery of New
For Sale.
HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY.
FOR SALE,
which they invite special atten-Tsoon in the OITY HALL
tion.
Ladies and Children's Ready- made Costumes in a variety of Styles.
Morning Wrappers in Embroids ered Linen, Printed, Cambric, White Brilliante and Muslin, French Toilet Jackets. Richly Embroidered Cambria
Skirts.
THE SOCIETY'S PIANO. May be Tendera to be sent to the Undersigued before the 15th Instant
ROBERT G. ALFORD, Hon. Secretary,
2- Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 3, 1876.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has
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January, 1878, in the Busincers of Bhips A Large Assortment of Dress Testructions tonell by Public Auction,
brokers at this Pert, under the style of MORRIS & RAY,
A. G. MORRIS, E O RAY, Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 5, 1876.
NOTICE.
have Established branches of our
Materials in all the newest designs.
French Millinery of the latest
fashions.
Boys Holland Suits & Pinafores, Ladies' Underclothing.
BY IMPERIAL DEGREES OF 25ER JULY, 1804 W Firm at Halphong and Hanoi, Mr Ladies' and Children's Boots and
AND B1ST DECEMBER, 1866,
Becognised by the.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF. 90TH APRIL, 1882.
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Franc. Sterling PAID HE CAPITAL... 80,000,000. 8,200,000 REST FUND 20,000,000 800,000
HEAD OFFica-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGRO.--144, Leadenball N.,
'E.O.
AGENCIES. -- At Nantes, Lyons, Mar collies, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (le de la Réunion,) Bong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKERS Bank of England,
Union Bank of London,
ON
HONGKONG AGENCY.
INTEREST' ALLOWED
Current Deposit Account at the mie of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fired Deposits at rates which may be ascertainad at the officer,”
OHR DE QUIGNÉ,
Manager
Offices in Hongkong: Bank Bulldkigs,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1876.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 100,000 Dollar.
COVER OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E. R. BELILION, Esq. Deputy Chairman--AD ANDRÉ, Esq.
J. F. CORDS, Esq,
H. HOPFIUS, Haq.
A. McIVER, Esq.
S.W.POMEROY, Esq. F.D. SASSOON, Esq,
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong, JAMES GENIG, Reg.
Manager.
Shanghal,
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERA,-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Orpent Account at
of 1 per cent, per annum on the dally
balance.
On Fixed Deposite:
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent. ». "} 5 per cent,,,
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the abief Commercial places in. Europo, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JAMES GRLIG, Ohley Manager,
Omoes of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bath Hongkong, February 17, 1876,
NOW READY.
MENG SHUI; or, THE RUDIMENTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE IN ORINA. By Dr.
E. J. HITEL One Volume 870, Price, $1.80
BUDDHISM, ITS HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in throa Lectures. By Dr. E. J. EITEL. Second Bastion One Volume Byo, Price, $1.50,
Geden, will be received by Menara Lane Drawford & Co.
Dongkong, July 31, 1873,
E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin,
a LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875,
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr THE
J. ALABOR in our Firm ceased on the 81st December last, The Business will be carried on under the style of MEYER & Co.
MEYER, ALABOR & Co. Hongkong, April 29, 1876.
NOTICE.
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Shoes.
Also,
A fresh supply of the "Little Wanzer Sewing Machines,
Agents for Hongkong. BAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
FOR SALE.
HE Undersigned has been appointed In One Lot, or in Lots to suit Purchasers. I SURVEYOR to LLOYDS REGISTER at this Port.
R. H. CAIRNS. 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
For Sale.
JUST RECEIVED,... Ex French Mail Steamer MEI-KONG."
YE
VELLOW CHARTREUSE, (pints and
quarte).
Extra tine SALAD OIL, from (Bessede,
Marseilles.)
Imperial RUNES, in Glass Jars. Sicilian NUTS.
JAMS, JELLIES & FRUITS, assorted. Fine French SAUSAGES, in l'lb. tins. Assorted PASTE for SUUP. French CANVAS, assorted, Nos. 1 to 3. French NAVY SOAP, Maravills SAUSAGE, Lyon SAUSAGE,
Quite Fresh.
MESS PORK in barrels of 100 lbs,, or
by retail
CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD
PRIETORS BRANDY. BISQUIT Dubouche BRANDY. St. Emilion Dinner CLABET, Haut Sauterne, WHITE WINE. ANCHOVIES, in oil,
Superior CLARET, bottled by the
signed, 82 par doz
TUNNY FISH, in oil.
Superior WHITE VINEGAR, TAPIOCA.
Julienne SOUP, in 1 ft. Tin. TRUFFLES.
MACARONI & VERMICELLI French extra fine TUBACCO,
TRE
THE BUILDINGS, MACHINERY and LAND belonging to the BIEN HOA SUGAR FACTORY (Cochin China), son- sisting of
FIVE SUGAR MILLS, with accessories complete, Sheet-iron Troughs, Copper Boilers, Vacuum Pans, Five Torbines with Independent Engines, Concretors, do, do, dic.
Machines for Adjusting and Fitting, Turning Lathe, Boring Machine, &o.,
&o, de,
Ohe Gas Machine. One Steam-Crane.
Spare Materiala, Iron and Copper Pipes of various dimensions, da, de,
One Tug Boat, 50 x.r., 70 Tons, in good. order,
One Steam Launch
Fifteen large native Cargo Boats, in good
PRO-order,
от
TUESDAY,
the 9th May, 1876, at 2 pm, at his Sale Rooms, Queen's Road,
Sundry New English and Colonial made HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, do, comprising English-made Drawing room Suites Walnut Tables, Mahogany Doo Table, Toilet Tables with Glasses,
日五十月四年子丙
Intimations.
HONGKONG.
Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Quien's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETERS,
0.0.
&c.,
Carefully, Repaired, Cleaned and accurately
... rated under guarantee. All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates, and with despatch.
** Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
*th.
THE MEDICAL HALL, 57, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
ESTABLISHED 1863. --
TH. KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876.
SHIPS
8p28
AH YON,- COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Praya West.
·SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF:
Mahogany Marble top Tables and Wash- COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH stands, Vienna-made Ühairs, Arm Chairs, and Couches, Wardrobes, Sideboards,
PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
Chest of Drawers Chimney Glasses, of the best quality and at the shortest notice. Engravings, &c., do,
Also,
One HARMONIUM.
TERMS OF SALE,--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lotay with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers risk on the fall of the hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 5, 1876,
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received in- Fructions from Messrs Douglas Lapraik & Co. to sell by Public Auc tion, on account of the concerned, on
THURSDAY,
the 11th Instant, at Noon, at his Office, Marine House, Queen's Road,
The wrecked Str. "KWANGTUNG," now lying on shore on the South-East end of the Island of Ocksen.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7, payable on the fall of the hammer, and the wreck to be at purchaser's risk from that time.
W. KERFOOT HUGHES, Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 5, 1876.
intimations.
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The Land and Buildings of the Estate, KRUPP CAST STEEL WORKS,
situated on the River.
The Estate of Lasan Blenhoa Province, Under-comprising an area of about 200 Hectars,
mostly cultivated.
Just Landed Ex S. 8. "AVA," PEPPERMINT, quarts and pints. BENEDICTINE, quarts and pints. French ULAY PIPES.
Raspail's extra fine LIQUOR, French Smoked. HAMS, Solsson BEANS,
VANILLA.
CLARET from Bordeaux. Marseille.
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To Suit Purchasers. Raspail's GENUINE LIQUOR from
Pazio
Fine White BREAD, in leaves and rolls, manufactured from the finest California Flour, and in the Parisian fashion.
F. VINCENOT, French Bakery, No 2, Peel Street. Hongkong, May 8, 1876.
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NOTICE
-HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,
and after this Date, the Price of our
- ICE will be ONE CENT per Pound,
KYLE & BAIN.
Ice Depot, Duddell Street,
Hongkong, May 4, 1876,
NOTICE
TUDOR COMPANY.
Apply to
THE BANQUE DE L'INDO CHINE, SAIGON. April 25, 1876.
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NOTICE. THE Undersigned, having been for 18 years in this port as Ships Compra- dore and Stevedore, has always on hand
FOR SALE.
First Olsen Tea Ballast, at 55 cents per ton, Second
50
Blus Stone Ballast,..... 11. 85
11
13
»
22
#
Stone Ballastic............ 19 80
22
*
Coolies for discharg-
6
10
ing Rice
7
Also,
Coolies for discharg
ing General Cargo,
21
*
Baas (Germany.) Sol Agent for China, F. PEIL, |Honakona, SHANGHAI, COLOGN
(Germany)
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND CHINA GAZETTE,”
IT WILL DE THE
Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS," Captain BURNTE, wil be despatched for the shove Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Instant, 'at Noon.
For Fraight or Phanage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. · Hongkong, May 6, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. The Steamship
NOLDEN," →Captain JENSEN, will leave for the above Porta. on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Inst., at 2 pm,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 4, 1876..
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FOR SHANGHAI AND HANKOW.
The Russian Steamship
“ TOHIH ATCHOFF" SAFONO, Master, shortly expectedfrom Singapore, will
bave quick dispatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WE PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 5, 1876,
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
VOLGA,"
Captain NOMDEDEV, which left YOKOHAMA on the CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA hence to Marseilles at reduced rates, if aux
19th Instant, for this Port, will take Dargo
ficient inducement be given.
For Freight, apply to
and as a large
INCREASE OF CIRCULATION
MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE
ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS
IB OBVIOUS
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
Fresh PROVISIONS, Oilman's STORES, Paints, Oil, do, &c. can be had at more THE DOCKS being now completed, ate moderate rates for Shipmasters than any- where else at this port. If any Ships frequenting this Port, and executing any capable of DOURING any size VESSELS ters require my services, they will plesso | hoist No. 6 Flag on the main mast, or | REPAIRS required. apply to No. 57, Praya West (between the Canton Steamers Wharven.)
AH YON, Ships Compratore anti Stevedore. Hongkong, May 2, 1876.
-Suð
ON SALE,
OHINESE READERS MANUAL
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A
N and after this Date, the Retail Fries of our NATURAL 10E will be ONE OENT per Pound.
"JOHN F. HORGAN, Lika Amel Agent, ⠀ Tador Loe House, Hongkong, May 4, 1876,
HANDBOOK of Biographical His torical Mythological and General
Literary Reference,
-WILLIAM FREDERICK MATHES
Katir & Co. the Hongkongnis" Quika Maz" OFFICK
A large quantity of SPABS, LUMBER, IRON, COFFEE, YBLLOW METAL, do, do, always kept in Stook at cheap rates.
Length of Dock...............................455 Feet, Breadth do.,
191 Depth of Water, Springs, 24
do., Nesps, 21. j The following Rates will be charged und further notic
Recoppering, including Dockage, Shor ing, Labor, Felt, Fitch, Tar and Oaklim, B0 cents per sheat,
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock age, 3 Costa Paint and 1 Coat Tallow, 53 cents per Ton Gross Register
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock- age, 1 Crat Paint and 1 Cost Tallow, 80 cents per ton Gross Register
For further particulară, apply to
W, B. SPRATT & Co. 0. Freya Bast, Hongkong, April 20, 1878,
G. 1: CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, May 2, 1876.
FOR MANILA.
The Spanish Steamor
"BORSOGON" Captain LIZARZA, will have immediats despatch for the
above Fort,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, BAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 2, 1876.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 4 1 British Barque
MARQUIS OF ARGYLE Captain MCKEOX, will have immediate dispatch for the
above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, April 21, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The 4 1 British Ship
"CHANNEL QUEEN"
N. LEUFESIEY, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despate as above.
For Freight, apply to
METER & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 British Ship *S** 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 A1 American Bark
"JONATHAN CHASE,” Cuntis, Master, will load for the above Port, and will häve
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
LÄNA VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U., Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK, nga
The 4 1 American Silp with *MOAZRTER, OAK,” A
SMITH, Mastery will load hara and at Whampoa, and will. have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to you
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The 3/3 L. 11 German Barque JR JESSEN" RASMUSSEN, Master, will load for the shore Port, and will have quick dispatch,
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1876,
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The British Bark
Apply to
CORINNE,& GORMAN, Master, of $95 Toha Register.
WIELER & Oo.:
Hongkong, April 29, 1876.
Boices to Consignees,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
5. S. AVA.
NOTICE
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8 "Gange," from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from THURSDAY the 4th Instant, at 10 o'clock an
Optional Cargo will be forwarded_on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before Noon To-morrow, the 3rd instant, requesting it to be landed here,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuts DAY, the 8th Instant,at Noun, will be subject to rent and landing charges, plan No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DA CHAMPEAUX,
Ading Agent, Hongkong, May 2, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTION
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Core from Calcuttaare hereby notified YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
that the Cargo will be discharged into Bosts and landed at the Company's Godown. In both casen it will lie at the Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery shortly after her arrival
The abors Steamer left Singapore on Saturday, 1st April, for this port
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
A Asting Agent, Hongkong, April 5, 1870.
BRITISH SHIP BELTED WILL, FROM LONDON,
CONS
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abovs
named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under.. signed for sountersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods, kas
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel, will be landed and stored at Comi
risk and expense,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Ajente Hongkong, May 5, 1876,
CONSIGNERS Do, per German
Bark IPHIGENIA, MATZEN, Master, from Hamburg, are guested to take indmediate delivery of dieir Goods from alongside E
expense.
Cargo spoding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees, risk and
Bond before countersignature of the Bile Consignees will have to sign an Avarogs of Lading
Wx. FUSTAU & Co.,
Hongkong, April 24, 1070..
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