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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Vo. XXXII. No. 4032 號一卅月五年大十七百八平一其

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON-F. Azoan, 8, Clements Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STINET, 20,

Cornhill, GORDON & Gorca, 121, Hot born Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ÄNDENW WINE, 188, Nar-

Eau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & Gora, Mei- bourne and Sydney, "

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-Bra & Brach, San Fran-

VISCO.

CHINA :—Swutow, QueLox & CAMPBELL. -Amey, GILES & Co. Prochow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, Lawn, OsawrORD & Co., and KELLÍ & Co.- Manila, C. Ex & Co. Macao, I A. Dá GRAÇA.

Banks.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEGREES: OF 7TH AND 8TH MARCH, 184),

„RY IMPERIAL DEDREES OF 25TH Juży, 1354, "AND 31ST DROEMBER, 1866,

Recognised by the

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.

Franca. & Sterling, PAID UP CAPITAL,.... 80,000,000 3,200,000 800,000 Reserve Fund,..............20,000,000

HEAD UPHIOR.--14, Rue Bergère, Paris, Loxpor Asoy,144, Londonball St.,

E.C.

AGENCIES, -- At Nantes, Lyons, Mar sellles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (11e de la Réunlos,) Hong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. LONDON BAXEKES. —Bank of England,

Union Bank of London.

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HONGKONG AGENCY,

INTEREST ÁLLOWED

N Current Deposit Account at the exte of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly mulmum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices.

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

Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1876. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

INDON

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

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JOURY OF DIEKUTORK Chairman-E, R. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDRÉ, Esq.

8. W. POMEROY, Esq.

J. F. CORIES, Esq.

H. HOPPINS, Esq.

A. Molva, Esq.

F. D. Sassoon, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,⚫

Shanghal,

4

Jjues Ganioj Esq. Manager.

Ewen Cameron, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS.-London and Qounty Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ÁLLOWED

Notices of Firms,

NOTICE.

have Established branches of our

W Firm at Haiphong and Hanol. Mr E. CONFTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, Decen. var 31, 1876.

NOTICE.

HE Underaigned have entered into Co- partnership from the First day of

Established February, 1845.

May 1876

MAIL.

"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1876.

Intimations

THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong, ESTABLISHED 1953.

TH, KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876.

HONGKONG.

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For Sale.

SAYLE & Co.

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日九初月五年子丙

Apetions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

E beg to call special atten-HE Undersigned has received instruc tion to our Showroom tions to sell by Public Auction, on and Ladies' Outfitting Depart

SATURDAY, ments.

We are offering a fine assort- ment of Japanese Silks, which will wear wall, at 65 cents per

January, 1876, in the Basiness of Ship Chs. J. GAUPP & 50 yard, worth $1.

brokers at this Port, under the style of MORRIS & RAY,

A. G. MORRIS. E. O. RAY.

Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

NOTICE,

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HE Undersigned has been appointed SURVEYOR to LLOYDS BEGISTER at this Port.

R. H. CAIRNS.

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

animations.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

F.E. 818 ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to

B. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, Hollection of Views, Mo., of Amoy, hand the Largest and Best

Furzsosa and all the different Chinese Ports,

Alto, A large assortment of Photographio. Albums, Frames, Writing Cases, Desks and any other ornamental and useful articles too numerous to mention.

Hongkong, May 15, 1876,

WITH

NOTICE,

[TITH a view to the Immediate Redno-

duction of the Large and Valuable

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,

38, Queen's Road,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT,

CHRONOMETERS,

&o. &c.,

Carefully Repaired, Oleaned and scoiately rated under guarantee.

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

F

Essas (Germany.)

tt.

Summer Dresses:→

Satin Striped Poplins. Figured Poplins.

Fancy and Plain Grenadines. Black and Fancy Gauzes. Fancy Silks. Black Silks. Niagara Striped Muslins. White Brilliantes.

A lot of Lace Goods at less than

half price.

KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS, Made-up Wrappers and Costumes.

Embroidered Skirts.

Sale Agent for China,

F. PEL

Horexone, SeaVIRAL, COLOGN

*(Germany)

Ladies and Children's Under

clothing.

Straw Hats and Bonnets. Feathers and Flowers.

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC Ladies' and Children's Hosiery.

TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND/

QEINA GALETTE,"

FF WILL BE THE OHHAPEST - DAILY PAPER IN CHINA

and as a large INCREASE OF CIRCULATION

KAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE

ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS

STOCK of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SHIPS

and CLOCKS,

SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATED. WAKE, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, MUSICAL- BOXES, &o, &o, ža,

OF THE LATE

Mr. G. B. FALCONER, the Administratrix to the Estate has re- solved that it shall be placed at the disposal of Purchasera at Frices CONSIDERABLY UNDER THE ORIGINAL COST.

The Stock, which is well known to be the Largest and most Complete in the East, or out of London, has been all selected from London and other Manufacturers of the highest eminencs for quality, exquisite finish, and artistic designs, so that probably no such opportunity can present itself again to buyers of selecting from a Stock :no Magnificent with such indacements..

The Stock will be open for Inspection at the Greatly, Reduced Prices on and after MONDAY, the 2nd Instant,

0. FALCONER & Co. Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 18, 1876.

NOTICE, 17HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions

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Wof Ordinace No, is to 1882, the following Potition to Flis Excellency, the

N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate Goreznor in Conrail for Letters Patent for

balance.

On Fixed Depoalty !-- .*

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per anUNÍ,

4 per cont.

6

麵

12

音像

5 per cent. 15

LOCAL BILLA DiscouNTEL,

$1

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

Drafts, granted on London, and the phief Commercial place in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,

-Offees of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's' Bond Bari. Hongkong, February 17, 1876.

Kotices of Firms,

NOTICE.

17 have authorized Mr Huco LüsseJ

W to sign our Fira at Foodhow per

procuration

SIEISSEN & Co. Hongkong, May 15, 1876.

NOTICE. -

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M2 7. 6.8 Jame of one house at TR. T. 0. 8. JENKISs is authorized to

Foodbow.

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HEARD & Co. Hongkong, May 27, 1878.

NOTICE. - T Hare this day authorized Mr. VV. 8xaw to sign my name per provuza-

A. BAG, HEATON. floppheng, January 1, 1976,

long and its Dependencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the. Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to The Petition of WILLIAM MAOGRE- GOR SMITH, nederignee of JAMES DUNCAN, for Improve ments in the treatment and purifica- tion of Sugar and Saccharine Mat ters, and in the Apparatus employed

therein."

Notice is hereby given, that His Excel. lency the Governor has appointed MON. DAY, the 5th day of June, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for a Sitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain. ing the sald Palition, and that at sugh Bitting of the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 97th day of May, 1876.

W. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 28, Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 29, 1876.

NOTICE HAVE this day Re-chtered upon ponner- at Bowrington, in accordance with the termon of Lease of 20th February, 1871.

GRANVILLE SHARP. Bank Buildings, .. Hongkong, May 7, 1876.

TO BE LET.

jed

THE EAST POINT FOUNDRY, toge ther with the Forgesjäzed Machinery, Stexts Engines, do, do, lately in the use and occupation of BAMUEL EASTON, deosated.

SHARP & Co., Land and Estate Agents,

Bank Building, Hopekong, Mey 27, 1876,

18 ORVIVE.

AH YON COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,

No. 57, Fraja West.

SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINIB-OF

COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORIS

Of the best quality and atthe shortest notice.

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.---

LOONG SHING & Co., DEALERS IN ANCIENT CTINESE CURIOSITIES

AND

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 34, Wellington Street,

HONGKONG.

HE

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

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UNDERMENTIONED LAND

and BUILDINGS.

AT HONGKONG :— INLAND LOT 82-The well-known House and Office lately, occupied by Meurs A HEARD &Co., adjoining the Cathedral Compound

The Ground below the masonry retaining wall of the above abutting on the Queen's Road.

Annual Crown Rent, $890.48. MARINE LOT 111, WASCHAL First-class and extensive Godowan

Annual Crown Rent, $324,

AT YOKOHAMA :--

Lora No. 8 and No.7 in the Foreign Settlement,

No. 6 is situated on the Bund, and com- prises an Eight roomed Dwelling House, detached, with Garden all round, fices, Godowns, Servants' Quarters, and Out-

houses. feet.

"Area: 1,054 Tubos of 80 quarS

Annual Ground Bent, $263.78.

No. 27 it separated from No. 6 by Water Street, and comprises large Tes Firing and other Godowns, Floss Bilk Press, Com- pradoro's Quarters, Sabling, and Fire Engine House. Aras, 84 Taubees,

Ground Rent, $134′9) per Anuum.

AT KOBE- The Property situated on the Bund, lately known as Mesars A. HEARD &00's, consisting of Offices, Dwelling Hotson, One Two-storied Stone Godown, Two Tea- Bring Godowns (One Wooden), &o,

Area about 507 Tauboss.

AT SEANGBAI- The Property situated on the Bund, and bounded Bouth by the Tanking Road; and North by Messrs. LIVINdston & Co. Lot! sonsisting of Offses, Two Dwelling Houses, Bix Godoras, Silk Room, Salpping Office, tc., and known as the LiNG KEE Bort.

Total area Mow 9.037, or squsur foot 66,587.

BAT. FOOCHOW!-- The Property situated on the South Bank of the Ming lately kon sa M. A, HEARD &Co.'s, consisting of Deelling House, Ofces, extensie Godowas Ten packing Blede, &0.

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Dur Dressmaking Department is under the supervision of a Court Dressmaker.

Our Millinery Department is under the supervision of a West End Milliner.

SAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.

Entertainments.

CITY HALL THEATRE. FRIDAY & SATURDAY NEXT

·FIRST APPEARANCE

40-

ELULA MAYS

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY.

Opening Night Offenbach's Masterpiece. **THE GRAND. DUCHESS," In its Entirety.

Full partiulars next Issue.

Hongkong, May 30, 1876.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

the 3rd day of Jane, 1876, at No. 2, Gough Street, at 2 p.m.,

The Elegant HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE of a Gentleman leaving the Colony.

Also,

A Semi-grand PIANO by Jons BROADWOOD & SONS,

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. J. M. GUEDES, JR., Auctioneer, Hongkong, May 29, 1876.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has received instruc-

Tions to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

the 5th day of June, 1876, at 2 o'clock pm, at his Sale Roots, Queen's Road,-

Sundry English and Colonial-made HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EC.

Comprising English-made Walnut Tables, Mahogany Loo and Pembroke Tables, Marble-top Toilet Tables, Vienna Chairs, Chimney Glasses, Lamps, En- gravings, Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Services, Glase-ware, Marble Clocks, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers, Wash stands, Iron Bedsteads, Toilet Glasses,

&

And,

An Invoice of Chromolithographs. One Harmonium by Cesarini & Co.. An Electro-plated Ballad Horn, by Distin, in case complete, with an extra Crook (B Flat.).

A first clase demi-grand Seven Octave PIANO, in Mahogany Case, by Collard and Collard, now on view at the Sale Rooms

TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 29, 1876.

Shipping

Steamers.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI. (Taking Cargo at through rates to° HIOGO & NAGASAKL)

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The P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s F., B. "TEHERAN”.

will leave for the above place on THURSDAY, tho ist

by Public Auction, will sell Jnns, at Daylight. Boom, Praya, on

FRIDAY,

the 2nd June, 1876, at Noon,-** Silber-light Lamps, White Linen-front Shirts, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Batcher's Knives, Corkscrews, Topth Brushes, Bath Bricks, Lavender and Cologne Water, and

1

50 cases Claret, Medos,

Margauz Galvanized and Iron Tubes, Jin, to

Iron and Brass Borews, assorted aires.

Also,

Bundry Household FURNITURE, comprising Drawing Room Suite of eary- ed Teak and Upholstered in Green Rep, Card and Bide Tables, Wardrobes, Toilet Gins, Velvet Pile Table Cover.

Iron Bedstead, 6ft 6in, by Bft, din.

*c., dio,

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TERMS OF SALL-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, May 80, 1876.-

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to Edi by Pablio. Atotion,

on

FRIDAY,

the 2nd of June, 1878, at Noon, at the Harbour Master's Office,

The Government Steam Launch

"BLANCHE"

The Launch is very strongly Built of Teak, with Copper Fastenings. Speed † réiles an hour." The Boiler is nearly new, and the le fitted with fresh water Tanks and Iron Coal Binkers.

The Launch is capable of carrying 45 Passengers when going outside the Harbour, and 81 when plying Inside the Harbour, Order for inspection can be obtained by applying to the Harbour Master.

Atka 49,720 square feet

TERMS OF SALL-Cask on the fall of Applications for Purcisse, or further In the hammer, and the Launch to be st the purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer, formation; to be made

J. WHITTALL,

T. G. LINSTEAD, Trustees A. Berd & Co. % Ertatë, 23, Queen's Road, Housing

Hongkong, May 30, 1976,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctionper,

Hongkong, May 20, 1

A. MOIVER,

Superintendent.

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Hongkong, May 30, 1876.

NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,

The Company's Steamship

"ANADER," Captain De BUTLER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI

on THURSDAY, the 1st June, at 10a.m.

G. DE ÜHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, May 80, 1870.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

PRIOL, $24, PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

(To follow the "Wealthy Pendleton.")

The A1 American Bark

AMERICAN LLOYDS,” Captain Paxx, will have imme- a disto dispatch aɛNDOJK, ***** For Freight, at low rates, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, May 30, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American barque

WEALTHY PENDLETON,"

►Capt, BLANOHARD; will load for the above Fort, and will be de- spatched on or before the 10th June,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O̟%.

je10 Hongkong, May 19, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 41 British Ship

"MARGARITE

James Owen, Manter, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch, kto

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR

LONDON

The A1 British Olipper Ship ***OOMMISSARY,"

Captain, HUNTER, will load for the above, Port, and will, hare

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U‰.

May 19, 1876.

Hongkong

FOR LONDON.

The British Chipper Barque

"HOP

Capt. Bouzon, will load here Brands Lawre for above fort, and will have

immediate dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR MANILA.

The 41 Norwegian Barquo

BASAN,"

Captain SANDBERd," will have quick dispatch for above Port.

For Froight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O Hongkong, May 30, 1876,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

“ ANNIE FISË,” HOPPSES, Master, will losd here for the above. Fort, and

will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL &0.

Hongkong, May 12, 1876,

FOR SAN

N-FRANCISCO. The A 1 American Shlp

BARE" COMET”

BRAY, Master, will load hereo for the above Port and will

Have quick despatok,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1876.

Jet FOR SINGAPORE AND MAURITIUS,

The A 1 German Bark **WODAN," Captain Meren, will have imi mediste despatch as above.

FOR SHANGHAL Taking Cargo & Fassengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & FORTS IN JAPAN.

The Company's Steamship

**DEUDALION" will be despatched on or about the 2nd pros,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente Hongkong, May, 97, 1876.

CASTLE LINH OF STEAMERS,” FOR SHANGHAI.

The Steamer

» GORDON CASTLE," espected here on or about the 72udlustant, will have time-

digte diepatol for the above Port.

For Freight or Pannage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, May 20, 1876.

Bailing Vessels. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,⠀⠀

The A 1 British Barque "MARQUIS OF ARGYLE,” Captain McKeon, will have immsillate dispatch for the

sbové Porta

For Freight or Passage, apply to

V; ROZARIO & Oo, Engkong, April 01, 1876,

For Freight of Fassage, apply to

MEYER & Oo,

Hongkong, May 23, 1876.

FOR LONDON. The 4 1 British Clipper Barque "BRITISH CROWN**

W. ANDREWS, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch se mbovu,

For Freight, apply to

SIEYER & CO Hongkong, May 11, 1878.

FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.).

The British Ship

"THERMÖPYLAME

Jint batant

For

will be despatched for the Saboru Port on or about the

Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL, & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, May 25, 1878.

FOR MANILA,

The Spanish Brig

SAN LORENZO," Prod Master will have quich despatch as shore, B

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & C

Hongkong, May 28, 1876;