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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1840.

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MAIL.

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

Voi. XXXII. No. 4018 號五十五年大十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

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

· Lombard Street, GRORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GoxDON & GOTCH, 121, Holi born Hill, E.G. BATES, HANDY & Co.j 4.Old Jewry, R.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall. Strect. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIED, 138, Naa-

sau Street,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-Gondor & Goru, Mei- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte

generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran

Disco.. CHINA:-Suatów, QUELON & CAMPBELL

Amoy, GILES & Co. Fochow, Hanes & Co. Shanghai, Lane, OnaWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, Ci HERBIES & Co

Macao, L. A. "DA GBA

Banks.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

INCORPORATED BY” NATIONAL DEGREES OF 7TH AND 8TH MARCH, 1848,

Għd--

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---Notices of Firmas.

NOTICE.

Have this day authorized Air J. Y. V. SHAW to sign my name per procura- tion.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1876.

For Sale.

NOTICE,

HONGKONG IUE COMPANY.

A. MAG. HEATON.ON in after this Date, the Price of our

Hongkong, January 1, 1876.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned have entered into Q Tership from the First day of January, 1876, in the Business of Ship- brokers at this Port, under the style of

MORRIS & Ray,

A. G. MORRIS.

E. C. RAY,

Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 9, 1876.

NOTICE,

TE have Established branches of car

WFirm at Haiphong and Banoi. Mr

ICE will be ONE CENT per Pound.

KYLE & BAIN,

Ice Depot, Duddell Street,

Hongkong, May 4, 1876.

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JUST PUBLISHED.

RITISH OPIUM POLICY.”—By

"BR

F. S, TURNER, BA-Price £3. Hongkong: LANE, OBAWFORD & Co.

May 10, 1876.

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intimations.

BONGKONG.

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Intimations.

THE MEDICAL HALL, 31, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

ESTABLISHED 1853.

TH. KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 23, 1876.

日二十月四年子丙

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship

"NAMOA," Captain WESTOBY, will be despatched for the above ap28

Fort on WEDNESDAY. the 17th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passgo, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Blongkong, May 13, 1876.

AH YON, SHIPS' COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,

No. 57, Praya West.

SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL WATER BALLAST, FRESHE PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by Ohs. J. GAUPP & Co., F.

procuration in Tonquin,

LANDSTEIN & Co, Hongkong, December 31, 1875;

NOTIOR

THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,

38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

OHRONOMETERS, &4.,

$0.

BY IMPERIAL DEGREE OF 25TH JULY, 1854, TJ. Auton in our firm coaned on the Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately

AND S1ST DECEMBER

1866.

Recognised by the

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.

31st 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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THE Undersigned has been appointed

France. Sterling. TURVEYOR O LLOYDS REGISTER

PAID UP CAPITAL, ... 80,000,000 3,200,000 at this Port RESERVE FUND,..............20,000,000 800,000

HEAD OFFIOR,—14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGENCY-144 Leadanball St.,

E.O

AGENĢIME. — At Nantos, Lyons, Mar

Belles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutts, St. Denis (lle de la Réunion,) Hong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BAXHERE. — Bank of England,

Union Bank of London.

HONGKONG AGENCY, '

INTEREST ALLOWED

ON

N Current Deposit Account at the rate

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.

Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,

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

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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION.

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman--An. ANDRE, Esq. J. T. CORDES, Esq, 18. W. POMEBOY, Esq. H. Hoppius, Esq. F. D. SASSOON, Esq. A. MOIVER, Esq.

Hongkong,

Shanghat,

Chier MANAGEE,

JAMES GRZIG, Esq. Manager.

BWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERES -London and County Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

R. H. CAIRNS,

1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.

SAYD

For Sale.

AYLE & Co. have opened their first delivery of New Goods for the coming. Season, to which they invite special atten tion.

Ladies and Children's Ready- made Costumes in a variety Styles.

Morning Wrappers in Embroid ered Linenrinted, Cambric, White Brillante and Muslin, French Toilet Jackets.

rated under guarantee.

All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

tit.

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND

CHINA GAZETTE;"

IT WILL BE THE UHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINÀ

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

IS OBVIOUS,

THE

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NOTICE:

--P. & O. 8. N. COMPANY.

THE AHINDOSTAN,” “leaving here.

with the Mails of the 20th May, and subsequent Mail Steamers, until further notice, will proceed direct to Southampton.

A. MOIVER,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, May 8, 1876.

Bichly Embroidered Cambric HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO

Skirts.

A Large Assortment of Dress Materials in all the newest designs,

French Millinery of the latest

fashions.

Boys' Holland Suits & Pinafores. Ladies' Underclothing. Ladies' and Children's Boots and

Shoes.

Also,

A fresh supply of the "Little Wanzer Sewing Machines,

Agents for Hongkong. BAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.

NOTICE.

Open, per annum on the dally years in this port as Ships Compra- THE Undersigned, having been for 19

dore and Stevedore, has always on hand

FOR SALE.

balance.

On Fixed Deposits :---

For 3 months, 2 per pont, per auDUM.

First Class Tea Ballast, at 55 cents per too.

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4 per cent,

量

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5 per cent,

Second,

60

"

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Blue Stone Ballast....

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85

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30

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Coolios for discharg

LOBAL BILLA Discounted.

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

Drafii, granted on London and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India," Australia, Amerion, China and Japan,

JAMES GREIG Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

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

NOW READY. -

TENG SHUI; or, The RuotMENTS_OF NATURAL SCIEROSIN CHINA. By Dr.

E. J. ETEL One Volume 870. Frios,

$1.50*

1

Store Ballast,...

ing Rice

Coolies for discharg

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ing General Cargo,

Alap,

FreshPROVISIONS, Olman's STORES, Paints, Oil, do, do," can be bad at more moderate rates for Shipmasters than any- where else at this port. If any Shipmat tera require my services, they will pleas hoist No. 5 Flag on the main meat, or apply to No. 5, Praya West (between the Canton Steamers' Wharves,)* Bas

AH YON,

Skips Compradore and Stenedors,

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Hongkong, May 2,-1878,

# NOTICE.

TUDOR COMPANY,

BUDDHISM, Irs HISTORY, THEORY AND 0% Nand after this Date, the Retail Price

POPULAR BELIGION, in three Lectures

of our NATURAL ICE will be ONE

By D, E JETTIL Second Edition On CENT per Pound.""

Volume, Bro Price, $1.50,

Orders will be received by Mesure Lane

Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 81, 1878,

“་

JOHN F. HORGAN,

Chatban dgent,

Tudor Ice House,

Bongbong, May 4, 1876,

STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

TAROM and after WEDNESDAY, the Roth Instant, and until further notice,

ne Steamer "POWAN" will run between

HONGKONG and MACAO on alternate days, leaving HONGKONG on Tuesdays, Thursdays and saturdays and MACAO on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 9.1.

By Order,

P. A. DA COSTÁ, Secretary. Hongkong, May 8, 1876.

COSMOPOLITAN DOOKS.

THE DOCKS being now completed, are oupable of DOCKING any size VESSELS frequenting this Port, and executing any Repares required.

A large quantity of SPARS, LUMBER, LaoN, COPPER, YELLOW Meral, &o, & always kept in Stock at cheap rates. ‚· Length of Dock, 455 Feet, Breadth do., ... 92. Depth of Water, Springa, 24, do. do., Neaps,., 21 The following Rates will be charged until further notice

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Recoppering, including Dockage, Shor- ing, Labor, Felt, Pitch, Tar and Oakum, 30 cents par Bheet

Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock age, 2 Coats Paint and 1 Cost Tallow, 98 cents per Ton Gross Register."

Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock age, 1 Cost Paint and 1 Coat Tallów, 80 cents per ton Gross Register.

For further particulars, apply to

W. B. SPRATT & Co., 9, Praya East.

Hongkong, April 20, 1876.

SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG,

TENDERS

TENDERS for the CONSTRUCTION of TWO NEW BOILERS for the Spanish Man-of-War Patiño," will be RECEIVED at this Consulate until the 23rd May instant, at Noon,

No proposition will be admitted if it exceed the price fixed by Government and do not agree with the Form, Conditions, and Plans, which will be exposed at the Office of the Consulate every working day from 11 am to 3 p.m.

A. FARAUDU, AT. Consul for Spain.

Hongkong, May 12, 1870,

KRUPP'S OÄST STEEL, WORKS,

ESSEN (Germany)) Sole Agent for Uhina, F. PEIL, Homesore, SHANGHAL, COLOGNI (Germany)

THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON.

Subscribed Capital, £500,000.

MAE Undersigned, having been appoint

ed agents in Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to insué Policies of Marine insurance at current rates, payable in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, Straits, Mauritius, Java, Manila, China, Japan, California, de, &

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ADAMSON, BELL & Co.: je24 Hongkong, March 24, 1876. Nots. By the Company's Articles of Asso-

ciation it is provided that, after pay ment to the shareholders of a dividend of 10 per cent, per annum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be rateably divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business profits have been made during the year,

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY,

SUBBURIBED CAPITAL, £260,000. THE Undersigned, having been appoint ed Agents in Hongkong and Shanghái T for the above. Company, are prepared to issue Policies of Fire Insurance at current rates.

ADAMSON, BELL & Do. Hongkong, March 24, 1876. je24

WANTED TO PURCHASE,

REVIEW Complete Set of Vol. L

"Bix Dollars will be paid for the above.

Nos. 1 and 2, Vol I.

No. 1, (2 copisu) and No. 2, (1 copy)

Vol. I

One Dollar will be given for each of the bove Nos.

Apply to the Publishers,

UHINA MAIL OFFICE,

Shipping.

Steamers.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR FOOOHOW (DIRECT.)

The Steamer

...

"BRAEMAR CASTLE” will be despatobed for the above Port on or about the 17th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.--

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Hongkong, May 11, 1878

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling of BoMERSET, ODONTOWN, CLEVE LAND BAY, BOWEN and KEFFEL BAY,

to land Mails and Passengers.) N

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Staarder

**BRISBANE," Captain BALFova, u be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noor,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Agents. Hongkong, May 13, 1876.

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND -

CALOUTTA,

The Steamship

"PENGUIN,"

0. CoWELL, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on

SATURDAY, the 20th instant, at 3 p.m.

Despatches will close at 2.80 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Hongkong, May 18, 1876. my20

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The d1 British Ship

"MARGARITE,” JAMES OWEN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to make me

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.

FOR LONDON, The 41 British Clipper Barque "HOPE,

Capt. Boutros, will load hara for above Fort, and will have immediate dispatch..........

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1876.

FOR NEW YORK,

The d 1 American Bhip

**CHARTER OAK,” SMITE, Master, will load hers and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A 1 American Ship

**ANNIE FISA,” HOFFSES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

HUSSELL & Co.

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Hongkong, May 12, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A 1 American Ship

"COMET," BRAT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1878.

FOR LONDON.

PRICE $24 PER ANNUM.-

Notices to Consignees.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

(YONSIGNEES per Company's steamer

Anchises are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged into craft & landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Consigneet risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 9th May, 1876.

Goods undelivered after 16th May, 1876, will be subject to Rent,

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BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, Hongkong, May 8, 1876. --

THE S. 8. ARRATOON ARCAR, FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Consignees of Dargo by her are re 1HE above Steamer having arrived,

quested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

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

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., L

Agente.

Hongkong, May 10, 1878.

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FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE,.,

HE Penguin having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby re- quested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,**

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Copiignses" risk and expense.

JARDINE, MATHESON & 06., Hongkong, May 9, 1876.

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OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL'

STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo par Company's Steamer Oceanic are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

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Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer, will be landed and stored at Con signees' risk and expense.

G. B. EMORY,

Agent. Hongkong, May 13, 1876.

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8. 3. GALATEA, FROM. HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

CONSIGNEES of Goods by the above Steamer are hereby notified that their risk into the Godowns of the Under- their Cargo is being landed and stored at signed, whence delivery may be obtained.

Goods remaining in atore after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent..

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless applied for by the Consignees before 4p.m. To-day, the 11th-Instant.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents

· Hongkong, May 11, 1876.

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RUSSIAN S. & TCHIHATCHOFF, SAFONOFF, Master, FROM LONDON vis SINGAPORE.

jy1 CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

The 4 1 British Olipper Barque

BRITISH CROWN,”

W. ANDREWS, Mastor, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1876,

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Ship

“OHANNEL QUEEN" PN. LAUFESTRY, Minster, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as above..

For Freight, apply to

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Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the

Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained,

Consignees wishing to take their Goods. from the boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so.

Goods remaining in store after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless, notice to the contrary is given before Three o'clock this afternoon,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WE PUSTAV & Co., Agenit

"Hongkong, May 11, 1876.

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BRITIÓN SHIP BELTED WILL, FROM LONDON.

MEYER & Co. Named Vessel are hereby requested to (ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-

Hongkong, April 6, 1876,

FOR LONDON, The 8/3 L 11 German Barque “J, E. JESSEN » RASMUSSEN, Muster, will load for the above Port, and will have quick dispatch...

For Freight, apply to

**** ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co

Hongkong, May 6, 1876,

FOR LONDON VÍA BUEŽ CANAL FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Company's Steamship

جهنم

"ANTENDE”

will be despatched on of

about the Bil Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

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The 41. British Barque "MARQUIS OF ARGYLE,

►Captain: MoKzon, ɛ will have immediate dispatch for the

above Portar ASA

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. myal Hongkong, April 21, 1876,

sead in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignattire, and to take immédiate delivery of their Goods. Vessel, will be landed and stored at Con

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the signeer risk and expense. ·

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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 5, 1876,

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per German Bark IPHIGENIA, MARION, Master, from Hamburg, pre requested to take immediats delivery of their Goods from alongalde.

Cargo Impeding the discharge will bą landed and stared at Consignees risk and experser

Consignees will have to sign an AVENERE Bond before countersignature of the Bills of Lading.

Wa PUSTAV & Obj

Agenth

Hongkong, April 24, 1876,

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