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Malls.

U. 8. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STRAMSHIP

COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA

Insurances.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

PL

THE CHINA MAIL.

Insurances.

THE SOUTH-AUSTRALIAN INSUR ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.

£500,000. CAPITAL,...

HE Undersigned having been appointed

OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOTORING therein, at current local mics, subject to Tagents for the shore Company Cu

AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

"ALASKA” Twill be despatched for San Fran alsoo, via Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 15th June, 1978, at 9 P.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

U, S. Mail Steamer *

Through Passenger Toketa and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to Yolrahama and other Japan Ports, to Ban Francisco, to porta in Mexico, Central and Beuth Amerlos, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS

A Steamer of the Mitsu Binhi &. S. Com pans will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Ports, about same date, and make close connection at Tokohama.

At New York, Passengers have selection of various liner of Steamers to England, France and Germany.

Freight, will be received on board until Parool Packages 4pm. 14th Proximo. will be received at the office until 5 p.m. Be day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same Is required.

For further information note, Porsche. Company, Fraya West, M

G. B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, May 26, 1878. jolb Occidental & Oriental Steam

Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND. PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED

STATES AND FUROPE, IN OONOTION WITH THR

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERS. THE S. 8. "BELGIC,” I be dete

patched for San Francisco, via Yoko kama, on SATURDAY, the 1st July, at 8 p.m., takding Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection is made at Yokohams, with Steamers from Shanghal,

Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of 80th Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office unill 6 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of camo is required.

Return Passage Tlakels available for 6 months are imund at a reduction of 20 per cent, on regular rates.

For further information as to Freight Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West

G. B. EMORY, Agent, Bangkong, June 1, 1876,

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Intimations. HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Mem. on of the above Society will be held At the OITY HALL, on TUESDAY AFTER NOON (June 6th), at FIVE o'clock, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee, a Statement of Accounts, and to elect Officers for the ensuing year.

Members and others taking an interent In the Society are invited to attend.

CHAS. O COHEN, Borary Secretary and Treasurer, Hongkong, May 31, 1876.

Now Ready.

jeB

THE CHINA REVIEW,

VOL. IV., No. 5. Annual Subscription, postage included,

$8.60.

CONTENTS.

Essays on the Chinese Language, (Continued

from page 212.)

The Folklore of China, (Continued from

page 327.)

The Lamentations and Death of Ch'ung Chen, The Last Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Ancestral Worship,

Nonsense Verses for the Radicals.

The Language and Literature of China.

Chinese Spelling Tables,

Chinese Intercourse with the Countries of

Central and Western Asia During the Fifteenth Century,

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored Discount of 20% on the Frumfa

NORTON: & o Agents. Hongkong, January 1, 1874.

YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCLA- TION OF SHANGHAI.

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 TALLS

DOLICIES to

potions granted on Marine iskat bo

This Association will, until further no toe, provide out of the earnings, first for an Interest Dividend of 15 to Share holders on Capital, and thereafter distri buted among Poltoy holders, annually, in osah ALL the Profits of the Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of premium contributed.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 2, 1872.

TANOWIRE INSURANOR

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE.)

CARTEAL-WO MILLIONS SEELIKO,

Carbondale

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Pousuiss against the Rink of FITCE on Buildings or on Goods stored therota, on Goal In Matsheds, on Goods on board

Vesouls and on Halls of Vessels in Har

Bongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to fasue Policies of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta,

For Sale.

FOR SALE

NUMBER of NEW IRON WATER

A TANKS, 4 Feet square,

Apply to

Intimations.

PRICE $6.

THE TREATY PORTS

OF.

\ China and Japan,

CAPTAIN on BOARD, American Bark **American Lloyds." Hongkong, May 30, 1876, -

UC DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

Bombay, Maxxiting, China and Jesus D BLANORM CHAMPAGNE.

gurront rates.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875,

ipl

THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE 00.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Tagout, in Hongkong, for named Company, Long for the above Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of, £10,000, at the usual rates, rubject to an immediate dix- count of 20%

Attention is Invited to A considerable reduction in Premals for Life Insurance In China, A

Life Pollole affected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on 31st Degambo for she quinquennial period suren ending.

A. MACG, HEATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1878. NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament,

ESTABLISHED 1809.

CAPITAL £2,000,000,

for the above Company, are prepared THE Undersigned, Agurra at Hongkong bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.

Proposals for Life Assurances will be re to grant Polleles against FIRE, to the ceived, and transmitted to the Directors extent of £10,000 on any Building, or for thote doosion.

was on Merchandise in the same, at the If required, protection will be granted on usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 first class Lives up to £1000 on a Single per cent.

GILMAN & Co., Ilie,

Aginta For Bator of Premiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to Hongkong, July 6, 1876.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, MHE Undersigned, Agente for the above THE

Company, are prepared to grant In- gurances at current rates,

MELCHERS & Co., Agenta, Royal Insirana Company,

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agents Hongkong ♣ Canton. Hongkong, January 6, 1887.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Uhina and Japan, and at Singaporė, Risks accepted, and Pelloles of Insurance T granted at the rates of Premium current at

Halgon and Penang,

the above mentioned Parts,

WO CHARGE FOR POLICY FRÄS,

JAS. E. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, Novemba 1, 1871,

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER

AND LONDON.

THE Undersigned have been appointed Hongkong, Canton, Fopshow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1888,

THE LONDON ASSURANCE,

INCORPORATED BY Royal CHARTER of

His Majesty King George The First, 4. D..1720.

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows

Marine Department. Polloles at ourront ratas payable efthor here, in London or at the principal Porta

of India, China and Australia.

Fire Department.

Pollales issued for long or short periods at surront rates. A discount of 20% allowed, Life Department. Poliates Insued for sums not exceeding £6,000 on reasonable tornos. .

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872

Dr. Williams as an Authority on Etymology. CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Historical Outline of Medical Missiona

Intelligence.

Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters:

Mr Kingsmill on Chinese Mytha.

(LIMITED.)

NOTICE.

at Canton, Hongkong and Macao, POLICIES granted it ennent & world.

Sinologue" or "Sinologist,"

Tisnohu Shangti.

Chinese Wills,

Congress at St. Petersburg.

The 214 Radicale.

Ball's Visible Speech Alphabet.

Minare Digitis.” ...

Boska Wanted, Exchanges, dze,

China Mail Oilca. Hongkong, May ibj 1876,

NOTICE

THE CHINESE MAIL. MikoM and after the Chinese New Year's

day (February 17, 1874) the Chincte Mail will be issued DAILY instead of Ter #ASKEM se heretofore. No change, how ever, will be made in the prios of subscrip- tion, which will remain at ad per annun

The charges for advertisemente ere now. Beadmilated to those of the China Mail, The unusual success which he attended the Chiene Meil makes it an admirable medium for advertices.

The Conductore gaarantce an eventual afroulation of one thousand copies. It is tlready the most influential native journal published, and enjoys considerable prestige it the Ports of Chim and Japan, and at Bingapore, Panang, Caloutta, San Francie fo and Australia.

For terma, d5o., address

M3 CHUN AYIN,

Manager.

China Mall Office,

17 February, 1876

to all parts of

In accordance with the Company's-Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of Premis contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund.

OLYPHANT & Co., General Agints.

Hoagieas, April 17, 1673.

VANGISZE INSURANCE ABB00IA. TION OF BHANGHAI,

NOTICE,

FTEE this date, the shevs Association A will allow a Brokerage of Thirty fares and One Third per cent, (391%) on Zugai Rahs only.

RUSSELL & 0, Agosta.

Hongkong, June 8, 1874,

MANCHESTER FILE ASSURANCE COMPANY,

THE Undersignet Agents are in receipt of fastructions from the Board of Directors authorizing them to issue Policies to the extent of $10,000 on any one first clane zisk, or to the extent of £16,000 on adjoining risks at current zaton. ADiscount of 20% allowed,

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, Jury 6, 1875,

For Sale:

FOR SALE.

THE UNDERMENTIONED LAND

and BUILDINGS.

AT HONGKONG :- INLAND LOT 82.The well-known House and Offices lately occupied by Megarn A. Hea 1. Co. Adjoining the Cathedral Compound.

The Ground below the masonry retaining wall of the above abutiing on the Queen's Road;

Annual Crown Rent, $890.48.

MARINE LOT 111, WANGHAI,-First-class and extensive Godowna.

Annual Crown Rent, $324.

AT YOKOHAMA- Lors No. 6 and No. 27 in the Foreign Settlement.

No. 6 is situated on the Bund, and com. prises aus Eight-roomed Dwelling House, detached, with Garden all round, Offices, Godowns, Servants Quartors, and Out- hotines Area 1,064 Taubos of 86 square feat.

Annual Ground Rent, $263.79.

Quarts, $15 per case (1 doren. 1 dozen. Pints, $16

(2

11.

5 per cent, discount on 25 cases.

Bourbon WHISKEY,

$12 per case (1 dozen.) FOR SALE NY-

HEARD & 00. Hongkong, June 22, 1875.

FOR SALE. VERY Handsome PRAETON.

#,

1 Set Double HARNESS, nearly new,

1 Set Single HARNESS. Apply to

L, MALLORY, No. 2, St. John's Place. Hongkong, April 19, 1876.

NOW BEADY.

ENG-SHUI; or, THE RUDIMENTS OF NATURAL SCIENCE IN CHINA, B9 Dr. E. J. EITEL. One Volume. Bro. Price, $1,50,

BUDDHISM, ITS HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in three Lectures. By Dr. E. J. EITEL. Second Edition. One Volume, 8vo. Priss, $1.50,

Orders will be received by Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1873.

To Let.

TO LET

"With Immediate Posression".

THE Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra

Terrace

The Dwelling House and Office, No 1, Wyndham Street.

The Dwelling House and Office, No. 14, Stanley Strest.

The Bungalow, No. 24, Gage Street. (Also with occupation from 1st May next,) The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Torrace, at present in the occupation of Dr STOUT..

The Dwaling House No. 2, Gough Street, occupation from int June.

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATT & 08. Hongkong, May 26, 1876.

TO. RENT CHEAP.. FFICES and Godown, No. 59, Praya, Lately ourupted by MessEE TAYLOR

THOMPSON.

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE OPEN FORTS OF THOSE COUNTRIES, TOGETHER WITH PE- KING, VEDO, HONGKONG AND MÁDAO. FORMING A GUIDE BOOK & VADE ME

CUM FOR TRAVELERS, MERCHANTS, AND RESIDENTS IN GENERAL. 8vo. pp. 818. With 29 MAPS and PLANS.

by

WM. F. MAYERS, N. B. DENNYS, and CRAB KING. COMPILED AND EDITED BY N. B. DENNYS, PH.D.

LONDON N. TRENER & Co. HONGKONG: China Mail Office.

[No. 4085 -JUNE 3, 1876.

Intimations.

NOTICE.

THEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions

WHER Puce No. 14 to 1862, the

following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Connell for Lettern Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Co- lony and its Dependencles, the Invention horainafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarationsrequired by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to BAY:

The Petition of WILLIAM MACGRE- GOR SMITH, an Assignes of JAMES DUNCAN, for Improve- ments in the treatment and purifica- tlon of Sugar and Saccharine Mat- ters, and in the Apparatus employed therein."

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Notica is hereby given, that His Excel. loney the Governor has appointed MON. DAY, the 5th day of June, 1870, at′ 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for a Bitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain. jug-the aid Petition, and that at such Sitting of the Counel, Application will be Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid. day of May, 1876)

Wм. H. BREKETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 20, Queen's Road,

jel Hongkong, May 30, 1876.

Price, $6, leather half bound. The scope of this work includes detailed descriptions of important SITES and MONG MENTS, notes on the CLIMATE and general ToroGRAPHY, FAUNA FLORA, GEOLOGY and METEOROLOGT of such Port and ita neighbourhood, with HISTORICAL NOTICES and minute details respecting the rise and progress and social characteristics of the several foreign settlements. To those par-

THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL. ticulars are added summaries and statistics of the TRADE of each open Port, compiled from official returns, together with statements THE Cironlation of THIS PAPER har respecting COINAGE, CURRENCE, And Ex-been very much extended. The ho ORANGES, LINES OF STEAM COMMUNICATION, lowing are some of its Agents: DISTANDES and rates of Passage Money. Maceo.--Man Chuen Shop, Hints, and recommendations to travellers, giving full particulars of OUTFIT and mode of proceeding to the less frequented settle. ments are also included, "combined with notes on DoxRSTIO MARKETS and Modo of living.

In addition to furnishing similar particu lar, the Boction devoted to Hongkong contains an historical sketch forming chronological index of the chief events which occupied public attention betweets 1841 and 1885, including FoucaL EVENTS, Changes in the GOVERNMENT SERVICE, the passing of important ORDINANOZE, the ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE of EMINENT RESIDENT), a record of the most notable PIZACIES, ROUDERIES MURDERS, FRAUDA, FIRES and Criminal TRIALS, ADDRESSES and PRESENTATIOxa, do, de

The appendix contains full tables of the various steam sompanies list. It also includes a CATALOGUE OË OTOY 440 works published in the English language upon Uhlus and Japan, while a copious INDEX at the end of the work afforda's ready moans of reference to the reader. :·

A NEW STOCK OF NEAT JOBBING TYPES

·HAVING BEEN REOZIVED

FROM ENGLAND;

Canton-Sing Chuon Native Post Office, Luen Hing Street; Chui Heung Low Hotel, Euen Hingstroot; Krong Tin FaiShop, Yan Teal Street, Mr Sit Ohuen Fan, Fung Wen Kwang Yuen Fong Shop, in front of the Provincial Troasurer's Yamen; How Yuen Shop, Small Market Street, New Clty: Yes Cheung Photograph Shop, Honam; Kwai Heung Shop, Bin Choong, BonaIL.

Swatow.-Sul Cheong Hong; Woh Shan Loong Hong

Amoy.-Chun Cheong Hong, Mook Ker Street,

Foochow Mr Yi Ching Cheong, Foo- chow Arsenal] Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Mari time Customs,

Shanghai-Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mark time Customs; Mr Ho Yue Obuen, Mark time Customs; Mr Chun Sing Hol, Mer Jardine, Matheson & Co. Mr Kwong Chuen Book, Educational Mindon School and Mow Bing Sang Kee shop,

Ningpo-Me Sung Min Cher, Maritime Customs,

They'

Bankou. Yoo Hung Hong, Chefoo-Tee Shan Bong, Japan-Mr Leong Chun Tong, Munie! pal Uffice, Yokohama.

Saigon.Wobang Hong.

Singapore.Ting Kos Hong Kwong

Also Orsion and GooowN THIS OFFICE IS PREPARED TO Fook Sang Hong, situated in the rear of the Messagerien Maritimes Office.

Apply to

LAI HING & Co. Hongkong, March 30, 1876.

TO LET.

TOUSE No. 5, Zetland Streat.

House No. 8, Seymour Terraos.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1876.

Intimations.

ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,^

EXECUTE

L

BOOK & JOB PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

REASONABLE BATE 6, FANCY BALL PROGRAMMES ASSORTED EIZES, IN GOLD AND COLDUBS.

AT

BALL PENCILS,

assorted colours

MENU CARDS,

In Gold & Coloured Borders & Patteras

-10

PATTERNS.

Penang-Yow Wing Fong; Argus Offics. Jaloutio,--Mow Sing Company,

San Francisco, Kwong Foong Tai Hong, The above art some of the Agerales; others will be published, when they are arranged for. Negoulations are in progress with the express couriers who carry the official despatches and Peking Gazettes, to ciroulate the Chinos Mail in the Interior of China.

Hongkong, March-10,–1874,"

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.

H KING & Co. beg to inform the Pablie that their Furniture Show

No. 27 is separated from No. 6 by Water THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR-BOORS BOUND IN APPROVED Rooms" are now in Zetland Street, No. 2, Street, and comprises large Tea Firing and other Godowns, Floss Silk Press, Com pradore's Quarters, Stabling, and Fire Engine House, Aran, 554 Tsuboos.

Ground Rent, $154,97 per Annum.

AT KOBE:-

OF LONDON,

SUBSCRIBEŊ Capital, £500,000, ..

Sale. For AGREEMENTS FOR FOREIGN-GOING.

SHIPS,

opening into Queen's Road, next to the COMPTOIE D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS; where they have all dooriptions of ELEGANT - and ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, Decessary for completely Furnishing a Gen- tlemen's Residenca

Also, CHINESE and JAPANESE CURIOS, FINEST EBONY CARVED

HE Undersigned, having been appoint. The Property dbusted on the Bund, ed Agents in Hongkong for the shove lately known as Messrs A. BEARD &Co.'s, Company, are prepared to issue Policies of consisting of Ofoes, Dwelling Houses, Marine Insurance at current rates, payable LADY' AND GENTLEMAN'S WASHING TABLES and OBAIRS of every kind may One Two-storied Stone. Godown, Two Tea-La London, India, Australis, New Zealand, firing Godowns (One Wooden), &c.

Area about 597 Tsuboea.

AT SHANGHAI-

The Property situated on the Bund, and bounded South by the Nanking Road, and

North by Messrs LIVINGSTON & Co.'s Lot: consisting of Offices, Two Dwelling Houses, Six Godowns, Bilk Room, Shipping Office, &o, and known as the KING KEE BONG.

Total area Mow 9.9.3.7, or square feet 85,587.

AT FOOCHOW--

The Property situated on the South Bank of the Min, lately known as Messrs. A. HEARD &Co.'s, Oonsisting of Dwelling House, Offices, extensive Godowns, Tea paaking Sheds, &0.

Aras 49,720 square fest. Applications for Purchase, or further Cos formation, to be made to

J. WHITTALL,

T. G. LINSTEAD, Truston &. Heard & Od's Estats, 23, Queen's Road, Hongkong. Hongkong, May 80, 1876.

WASHING BOOKS, (In Zengish and Chinese.) WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the lies

of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now teady at this Office Pries $1 each

Ottina Mart Office,

NOTICE

50

"

13

12

Straits, Mauritius, Jara, Manila, China, Japan, California, &c., &c.

BOOKS,

CONTRACT PASSAGE TICKETS; | EXPORT CARGO REPORTS, ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, March 24, 1876. je24 POWERS OF ATTORNEY,

CHARTER PARTIES, Note.-By the Company's Articles of Asso

adation it is provided that, after pay- SHIPPING ORDERS, ment to the shareholders of a dividend BILLS OF LADING, of 10 per cent. per annum, one fourth PASSENGER LISTS, of the residue of profits will be rateably

divided amongst those Insurors out of BILLS OF SALE, whose business profite have been made | LOG BOOKS, during the year.

WILLS,

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY.

Ta

SUBSCRIBED. CAPITAL, £280,000.

AE Undersigned, having boon appoint. ed Agents in Hongkong and Shanghai for the shore Company, are prepared to Issue Policies of Fire Insurange af current ratse.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

1624 Hongkong, March 24, 1876.

THE CHINESE MAIL.

TEAME OF ADVERTISING IN THE Ohinea Mail.

characters, and one sent a character.

&0.2 BG., $6,

China Mail Offies, 2, Wyndham Street,

(Back of Club).

The Overland China · Mail.

(The oldest Overland Paper in China.) PUBLISHED AT THE "CHINA MAIL” OFFICE.

YOMPILED from the Daily Chine Moll, published twice a month on the morning of the English Blail's departure, and is a record of each fortulght's "current history of events in China and Japan, con- tributed in original reports and collated- from the journal published at the various.

ports in those Countries.

It contains Shipping news from Shanghai, Hongkets, Canton, Missao dc., and a com- plate Commercial Summary.

TWO contar character for the first 100 beyond the first 100, for first insertiost, and half pelos for repetitions during the first weak. Babsequent weeks insertions will be charged only one half the zinotint of the Subscription, $12 per annum, payable in Brst week's charge Advertisements for advance, Postage added. Single Copia, half a year and longer will be allowed a 50 cents ench deduction of 25 percent on the total amount, Terme of Adverdaing, Same as in Daily and contracts for more favoumble terme China Mail. can be made.

Efforts have been made to estabish Agente for circulating the Chinese Mail In'all the parts and in the interior of China, all

HONG LISTE.

Undergoed, having been for 18 Tot die ooh as Ships Compra dore and Stevedorej has always on hand

FOR SALE First Class Tes Ballast, at Ub dents per tan. Seased Blue Stone Ballast,..........." Stone Ballast, bil 1 Cooliea for discharg

ing Bin, Coolles for discharg ing General Cargo,

Also.

the ports in Japan, In Saigon, Singapore, THE AMENDED HONG LIST Penang, Calcutta, Batavia, Manila, the Fresh PROVISIONS, Oilman's STORES, Phillippides, Australia, San Franciest, Pera Paints, Oil, to. &o oan be had at more and other places which Chinese frequent meditate rates for Shipmeters than any When the let of Agencies is completed, where else at this port. If any Shipmas it will be published Agents have been tera require my servibes, they will please already established in most of the above and Mercantile Houses in the holat No. 6 Flag on the main toast, of places, and in important porte more than Colony. apply to No. 57, Praya West (betwem the one agent has been appointed at esah. Canton Steamers Wharres)

AH TON Shipp Compradors and Bitvedort, Hongkong, Mey 2, 1978,

OHUN AYIK,

Manager. Bongkong, February 30, 10/1

in English and Chinese, con- taining the Names of all the most important Companies, Institutions

Price, 35 cents each; ór $2,50 per dozen.

At the "Clins Mall” Office,

be had on reasonable Terms. Hongkong, May 11, 1876.

WANTED TO PURCHASE.

NHINA REVIEW_5099)

Complate Set of VOL I

no12

Six Dollars will be paid for the above.

Nos. 1 and 2, Val, I,

No. 1, (2 copies) and No. 2, (1 sopr)- Vol Il

One Dollar will be given for sach of the above Nos.

Apply to the Publisher,

OHINA MAIL OFFICE,

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS BY THE FRENOM FACERE,——— The French Contract Packet AMAZONE will be despatched on SATURDAY." the 10th June, with Mails to sad. through the United Kingdom and Europe, da Marseille; to Salgon, Singapore, Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Sues, and Alexandria Letters may also be forwarded to "INDIA by this Packet, but can be paid only As far as Ceylon. The postage, to Ceylon must be prepaid. Buck letters should be marked Faid to Galle only j they will on from Galle as The following will be the hours of sloping

the Malls, o, Friday, 9th Juni

5 r.K., Money Order Office closes. Post- Office closa except the Niour Bos, which remains open sil night,

Saturday, 10th Juns

7AM., Post Office opets for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence,

10 A., Reghly of Letters ceases, 11 LM Post Office closes except for Late

Lattern. (11.10, Letters (but Letters only)

addreand to the United Kingdom Baigon, or Singapore may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 senta extra postage, until

to

11,30 AM

when the Post Office Count entirely.

ALFRED LISTER..

Podmarter General

General Fort Offee, Hongkong, May 27, 1974.

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