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With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vol. XXXII. No. 4033. 就一月六年六十七百八千一其
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MALL. LONDON:-F. ALBAB, 8, Clement● Lanes.
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30,
Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hot born Hill, EC. BATES, HENDT & CO., 4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
Jau Street, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
E have Estabished branches of eur
W Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi Mr
E CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin
LANDSTEIN & Co, Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
NOTICE. ZEALAND:-Conror & Goton, Mel partnership from the First day of TABE Undersigned have entered into Co, bourne and Sydney.
January, 1876, in the Business of Ship
HỌNGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1876.
Intimations
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THE MEDICAL HALL,
37, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
ESTABLISHED 1853.
TH. KOFFER, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876,
HONGKONG,
Ap28
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For Sale
BAYLE & Co.
TE beg to call special atten- tion to our Show-room and Ladies Outfitting Depart ments.
日十初月五年于丙
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc- TH
tions to sell by Public Auction, on
BAUMONDAY,
the 5th day of June, 1876, at 2 o'clock We are offering a fine assort-p.m., at his Sale Rooms, Queen's Road,
Sundry English and Colonial-made ment of Japanese Silks, which HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c will wear well, at 65 cents per
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta brokers at this Port, under the style of Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., yard, worth $1.
generally :-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran Monais & RAY.
CHICO.
---
CHINA:-Swatou, QUELOR & CAMPBELL,
Amoy, GITH & Co. Fooohow, Havas
& Co. Shanghai, Lara, ORAWFORD
& Co., and KELLY & Co, Manila, O. Haver & Cộn Hacao, La A., DA GRADA
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
*
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DEBEES OF
7TH AND WH Manon, 1848, 20
ST IMPERIAL DEONING, OF 25TH JULY, 1854, AND BLA DECUMBER, 1806
Recognised by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
30TH APRIL, 1862.
Fransa A Sterling: RESERVA FOND 20,000,000 800,000
Paid-up CaritAX,.......... 69,000,000 1,200,000
HEAD OFFION.1 Rue Borgers, Paris. LONDON | AGARCT=144, Leadenhall Bt.,
AGENCIES, --- A‡ Nantes, Lyons
Mkr
seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, St. Denta (ile de la Réunion,) Hong kong, Shanghai and Yokohams. London Bank - Bank of England,
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY,
-INTEREST-ALLOWSÈ
ON 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 oflgen.
OHR, DE GUIGNÉ, Manager. Offee in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875,
171
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 100,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, ESQ. Deputy Chairman—AD ANDEÉ, Esq.
J. F. CORDES, Esq. 8. W. POMEROY, Esq. H. HOFFIUS, Esq. | F. D. Sas50031, Esq.
A. MOIVER, Haq,
Hongkong,
CHIEF MANAGEE.
JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager, Shanghai, EWIN CAMBEOF, Esq, LONDON BANK836.--London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTNBEST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum, on the daily
balance.
Ons Fixed Deposita : --
For 3 months, 3 per cent per aÚRUEL
"
"
• per cont,
33
1
12
"
10
$ per cent. 19
12
LOCAL BILLS Distovarne,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transnoted.a
Drafis, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerios, China and Jap
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager
Omoes of the Corporation,
No, 1, Quam's Rood Fash.. Hongkong, February 17, 1876,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
TE have authorized Mr HusoLUBBES
W to sign our Firm at Foodrow por
proguration,
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1878.
M
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NOTICE, TR. T. 0. 8. JENKINS is authorized to sign the name of our House at
HEARD &Co,
Foochow
Hongkong, May 27, 1670.
NOTION...
A. G. MORRIA E, C. RAY,
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
NOTICE, Undersigned has been appointed SURVEYOR to LLOYDS REGISTER at this Port
R. H. CAIRNS, 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
Intimations.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER
by appointment, to
HE. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOS OF HONGKONG; and to
B. I. . THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS
OF RUSSIA,
Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, HAS on hand the Largest and Bat
collection of Viewe, &c., of Amor, Formosa and all the different Chinese Port
Aho, A large assortment of Photographic Albums, Frames, Writing Cases, Desks and many other ornamental and useful articles too numerous to mention."
Hongkong, May 16, 1876.
W
NOTICE.
†ITH a view to the Immediate Reduc-
dnotion of the Large and Valuable STOCK of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, and CLOCKS, SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATED
WARE, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, MUSICAL BOXES, &o, &o, do,
·OF THE LATE
Mr. G. B. FALCONER,
the Administratrix to the Estate has re solved that it shall be placed at the disposal of Purobasors at Prices 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 eminence for quality,, exquisite finish, and artistic designs, so that probably no such opportunity can present itself again to buyers of tolooting from a Stock Magnificent with such inducements
The Stock will be open for Inspection at the Greatly Reduced Prices on and after MONDAY, the 22nd Instant,
G. FALCONER & Co. Queen's Road, Hongkong,
May 19, 1876,
NOTICE. THEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions
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WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
39, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETERS,
&o., &to.. $0. 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.
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.
2
A lot of Lace Goods at less than
half price.
KRUPP'S OAST STEEL WORKS, Made-up Wrappers and Costumes,
ESSEN (Germany.)
Bois Agent for China, F. PEIL
Embroidered Skirts. Ladies' and Children's
clothing.
Boxeone, SHANGHAI, COLOGNE Straw Hats and Bonnets
(Germany)
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC
TION OF THE PRICE OF THE
"BRANGEAI COURIER AND
OHINA GAZISTE,"
IF WILL BE THE
GHZAFEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and as a large INCREASE OF CIRCULATION - MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, TEX
· ADVANTAGE; TO ADVERTISERS
SHIPS,
IN. OBVIOUS
AH YON
COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE‚·
No. 7, Praya West,
SHIPPING SUPPLIED, WITH ALL KINDS OF .. COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH
PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S.
STORES
Comprising English-made Walnut Tables, Mahogany Loo and Pembroke Tables, Marble-top Toilet Tables, Vianne Chairs, Chimney Glawes, Lamps, En- gravings, Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Services, Glass-ware, Marbie Clocks, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers Wash stands, In Bedatendi, Toilet Glasses, ko., &
And,
An Invoice of Chromolithographs. One Harmonium by Cesarini & Do, An Electro-plated Ballad Horn, by Distin, in case complete, with an extra Crook (B Flat.)
A first class Semi-grand Seven Octave PLANO, in Mahogany Case, by Collard Under-and Collard, now on view at the Bala
Rooms.
Feathers and Flowers. Ladies' and Children's Hosiery.
Our Dressmaking Department is under the supervision of aj Court Dressmaker.
Our Millinery Department is under the supervision of a West End Milliner
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
Anctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY JALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya, on
FRIDAY,
the 2nd June, 1876, at Noon,-*. Silber-light Lamps, White Linen-front Shirts, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Butcher's Kuives, Corkscrews, Tooth Brushes,
Of the best quality and at the shortest notice, Bath Bricks, Lavender and Cologne
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
LOONG SHING & Co., DEALERS IN ANCIENT CHINESE CURIOSITIES
AND
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 34, Wellington Street, HONGKONG.
FOOCHOW, DOOK.
PAGODA ANCHORAGE,
[an24
feet long, 50 feet wide at entranos, IBE above granite Houred Dock is 400
Kind has 13 feet of water on the sili ́ ́ at average neap, and 17-feet at average spring tides. The Dock is fitted with caisson gato, and is pamped out by steam.
The Workshops Foundry
Water, and
50
13
"
50 cases Claret, Medoc.
Margaux Galvanized and Iron Tubes, fin. to
Iron and Brass Screws, assorted sizes.
Also,
Sundry Household FURNITURE, comprising Drawing Room Saits of cary- ed Teak and Upholstered in Green Rep, Card and Side Tables, Wardrobes, Toilet Glass, Velvet Pile Table Cover
Iron Bedstead, 6ft 6in by lift, sin.
40
$0. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery. in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lota, with all faults and errors fall of the hammer, of description, at purchaser's sitk on the
Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Joz
Was of Ordinance No. 16 to 1862, the one and orah, poscontri Machined in for THE Undersigned has received instruc
following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for which contains screw-cutting and smal the elusive Right to use within this Colates, Drilling and Screwing Machine, an;
Collackoutt's and Carpenters Shopes
bereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the anid Ordinance, been fled in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to BAY
"The Petition of WILLIAM MACGRE
GOR SMITH; as Assignes of JAMES DUNCAN, for Improve ments in the treatment and puriñas-
A large stock of timber, Metals and other Dockyard materials necessary for the Re pairs of iron or Wooden Steam and Sailing Vessels, always on hand..
A team-tug is available at all times to to Torla at reasonable rates,
For terms and estimates, apply to
JOHN FORSTER & Co., Focchov,
tion of Sugar and Baccharine Matur JAMES ANDERSON, Superintendent
ters, and in the Apparatus employed therein."
Noties 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 said Petition, and that at such Sitting of the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.
Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th day of May, 1876,
W. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 99, Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 29, 1876.
jed
#NOTICE
HAVE this day Re-entered upon posses son of the EAST POINT FOUNDRY at Bowrington, in scordance with the terms of Lease of 50th February, 1671.
GRANVILLE SHARP. Bank Buildingh Hongkong, May 97, 18/8.
THE
TO BE LEFT.
HE EAST POINT FOUNDRY, togs ther with the Forges, fitted Machittery, Steam Engines, dre, &c, lately in the use
Foophow, May 81, 1876.
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HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY,
011
tions to sell, by, Public Auction,
FRIDAY,
the 2nd of June, 1876, at, Nom, at the Harbour Master's Office,-
The Government Steam Launch-
"BLANCHER.
The Launch is very Strongly Built of Teak, with Copper Fastenings. Speed miles an hour. The Boiler in nearly now, and she is fitted with fresh water Tanks. and Iron Coal Bunkers,
The Launch is capable of carrying 43 Passengers when going outside the Harbour, and 61 when plying inside the Harbour, Order for inspection on be
HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Membined by applying to the Harbour
bere of the above.Soasty will be held
Master.
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TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at -7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of
all of the hammer description, at purchasers' risk on the|
J, M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 29, 1876,
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOUCHOW, (Taking Cargo at through rates for TAIWANFUO and TAMSUL;) The Steamship
forte on Noon
"YESSO,"
Captain PUNCHARD, will bə despatched for the show DAY, the 2nd Proximo, at
Cargo for Formosa will be forwarded. from Amoy par 8. §. Haurong.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
· DOUGLAS LAFRAIK› & Co. Hongkong, May 31, 1876.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
bet
FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Cargod Passengers at through rates for BANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN |
JAPAN.
The Company's Steamship
"DEUUALION" will be dupatobed on er about the 2nd prax.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
[ BUTTERFIELD. & SWIRE,
DNAgatam
Hongkong, May 27, 1870. -
jel
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ OANAL,
The Company's Steamship
GLADOUS"
will be despatched on or about the 5th Instant,
"For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
by an Agentes any Hongkong, May 31, 1876-0
CASTEE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOB SHANGHAIR
The Steamer
je
GORDON CASTLE,“ Serpoïted here on or about the 92nd Instant, will have mine
*
date dispatch for the above Fort
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., . Apente.
Hongkong May 20, 1876.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
The P. & 0, 8. R. Ca' 8. §. THIBET
will leats for the above place About 24 hour after her er
at the Orry Hall, on TUESDAY AFTER- TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of NOON (June 8th), at Fzvao clock, for the the hammer, and the Launch to be at vel with the next English Mail. purpose of receiving the Report of the the purokaser's risk on the fall of the Committee, a blatement of Accounts, and hammer. 10 élect Officers for the ensuing year
Members and others taking an interest
in the Society are invited to attend. * CHAS, O. COHEN, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, Hongkong, May 31, 1876,
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
jc0
J. M. ARMSTRONG, -
Government Auctioneer. · Hongkong, May 25, 1876.
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 31, 1878
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA
The P. & O, N, Co.'s 8,
“SUNDA” “ will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of
THE Undersigned has received instructke Thiber with the next English Mail, Tsions to sell by Fublic Auction, on
AMOIVER,
SATURDAY,
AH KING & Co. beg to inform the the did day of June, 1870, at No. 2,
Pablic that sheir Furniture Show Gough Street, at 9pm. Fuoma" are now in Zetland Street, No. 2, opening into Queen's Rosil, next to the The Elegant HOUSEHOLD FUR- COMPTOIR D'ENCOMPTE ES PARIS: Where NITURE of a Gentleman learing the they bare all descriptions of ELEGANT | Colmy, and ENGLISH MADE FURNITURE, necessary for completely Famishing & Gen- tleman's Residence:
Have this day authorized Mr J. E. V. and occupation of SAMUEL HASTON, deceased lad, CHINESE and JAPANESE
Say to sign by: nama, par grocura.
A MAOGL HEATON,
kong, Jangary 1, 19TH,
BHARP & Co1
QURLOS, FINEST EBONY QARVED
· Land and Estats Apests| TABLES and ORALES of party kind may
Bank Buildings Hogshong, May 277 1876,
be had on reasonable Termu Rengkong, May 21, 1875
2912
Ales
A Bemi-grand PIANO by Jokk BROADWOOD & Busi
Trans or Band Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7AM. J. M. GUEDES, JR., Audienser. Hongkong, May 29, 1878.
· Superinten
Hongkong, May 31, 1876.
Sailing Vessels. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A1 British Bargus.
MARQUIS OF ARGYLE,"
►Chptain Mikron, will have Immediate dispatch for the
above Porta,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOZAZIO & Ca Hongkong, April 21, 1976 20
PRICE, $24 PER ÅNNUM,
Shipping Sailing Vessels,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, (To follow the Wealthy, Pendleton!")
The 1 American Bark even5 "AMERICAN LLOYDS" Captain PARK, will have imme liate dispatch more cha For Freight, at low rates, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISC)...
The 41 Amerisan barque
WEALTHY PENDLETON,
►Capt. Blanchard, will load for the above fort, and will be de-, spatched on or before the 10th June,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Rongkong, May 19, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 British Ship
"MARGARITE,”
jo10
JAMB OWEN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
havo quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O6,- Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The AI British Clipper Ship
COMMISSARY,”
Captain HUNTER, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despoton
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, RAGEDORN & C Hongkong, May 10, 1876.
immediate
FOR LONDON: The 41 British Clipper Barque HOPE
►Capt. Boulton, will load Kore dispatch.
for above ort, and will have
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1876.
FOR MANILA.
The 41 Norwegian Barque-
"FASAN" Captan SANDBERG, will have quick dispatch for aboy
For Freight, apply to 4500
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The AI American Ship
"ANNIE FISH," HOFFEES, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Col
jyl
Hongkong, May 12, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"COMET
BRAY, Master will load here for the above Party and will
unveiljackderpatol...
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Ca Hongkong, May 19, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE AND MAURITIUS.
The 1German Bark
**WODAN Captain MEYER, will have t mediate despatch as abora,
For Freight or Faage, apply to ve
MEYER O
Hongkong, May 13, 1976, *
FOR LONDON, The British Clipper Barque **BRITISH OKIWN K W. ANDREWS, Master, having the greater part of her LangÜ god, will have quick dispatch sa aboys For Freight, applyito in se zbark
MEYER 4 00
Hongkong, May 11, 1876.
FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT) The British Ship
THERMOPYLA”
will be despatched it ki More Jabove Port on or about 10 Bissau
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL OCH
Agente. Hongkong, May 28, 1876,
FOR MANIFAS The Spanish Brig BAGUSAN LORENZO,” Pico, Master, will have quick despston su above.
--For Freight or Faunge, apply to
· REMEDIOS & 09- Hongkong, May 25, 1570,
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