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THE

CHINA

Established February (1845.

MAIL.

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

VoL.XXXIII. No. 4261. 號六十月二年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

Auctions.

AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

LONDON :-F. ALoan, 8, Clement's Lane, | SALE OF HORSES & CARRIAGES, &o,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GonDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Cirous, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co, 4, Old Jewry, E.G. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nat-

*au Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gorum, 201 bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-Brax & BLACK, San Fran,

800.

LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have

HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1877.

Intimations.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF

GUILLET &

received instructions to sell by ROUYÐR Public Auction, at the Stables, Govern- ment House, on

TUESDAY,

the 27th February, 1877, at 4 o'clock P.D

The following HORSES and CARRI. CHINA-Swatow, Quin & CAMPERLES

Amy, WIBOR, NICHOLLS & CAGES, &c., the Property of His Excel- Prochow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai lency Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY, do, &c. LANK, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kazy Witam, Mantia, &. Hxzwsxzw & Co. Macao, L. A. DA GRAÇA,

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI-BANK- ING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,......6,000,000 Dollar. KEBIBY FUND,..... 500,000 Dollarn.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman H. HOFTIUS, Beq. Deputy Chairman---F. D. SASBOOK, Bay, AD. ANDEN, Esq. | A. Molvin, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. S. W. POMEROY, E Hoa. W. Keswick. ED. TOBIN, Esq.

OHIEF MANAGED,

Hongkong,

THOMAS JACKSON, Esq, Manager,

Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq.

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A Bay Australian Horse, Katamarang, Carries a Lady, and quiet in Harness

A Black Australian Horse, The Snark, 8 years old, Carries & Lady.

A London-built Victoria with Pole, Shafts and Single Harness........

A Light American Waggon with Pole, and Fitted for Shafts.

A quiet Pony, with Trap and Harness. The above may be viewed at Govern ment House Stables, till the time of Sale. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, st purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, February 20, 1877. fe27

POSTPONEMENT OF SALE.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

London Baxxas-Landon and County THE Undersigned has received instruc tions from Dr. Gro. Dobs, to sell by Public Auction, on

Bank.

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED

N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate Current Depolt Actionata at the rais

balance.

On Fixed Deposits :-

For 8 months 2 per cent. per annum.

4 per cent. 5 per cent.

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21

12 28

Local Bruss Discounted,

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

Drafis, granted on London, and the thief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Officer of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road Bart, Hongkong, February 18, 1876.

THE

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction, in

TUESDAY,

the 27th day of February, 1877, at 2 pm, at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road

VALUABLE

DRAMATIO LIBRARY.

COMPRISING

Scarce Reprints of the Old English Dramatists.

The First Folio Edition of Beaumont

FRIDAY,

CELEBRATED BRANDY.

This BRANDY is well known in England, the Colonies, and India. The Firin possess Six Vineyards and Six Distilleries, and are amongst the largest shippers from Charente.

Qualities One

Two **, Three ***, and Four ****, in Cases of One Dozen Quarts.

A180,

POMMERY & GRENO'S

Extra Sec." CHAMPAGNE,

in Quarts and Pints,

As supplied to the principal London Clubs. Hongkong, January 5, 1877.

THE MEDICAL HALL, 87, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1853.

TE. KOFFEE, Proprietor. Hongkong, April 28, 1876.

p28

the 2nd day of March, 1877, at 12 o'clock BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Noon, at his Residence, 2, College

Gardens,

The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of: Drawing. Room Furniture in Walnut, made by Whittock and Finlay of Edinburgh; Dining-room Furniture in Mahogany, by Finlay of Edinburgh; Brussels Carpets, Fictures, Glassware, Crockery, Bed-room Furniture, Books, Wines, &c,

A Semi-Grand PIANO, by Collard and Collard,

A SEWING MACHINE for Hand or Foot, by Singer.

A JARDINIERE, by Motzia of Lon- don.

CORPORATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-

year ending on 30th December last, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of 8125, is PAYABLE on and after THURSDAY, the 15th Instant, at the Cifines of the Corporation, where Share. holders are requested to apply for War-

rants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 15, 1877.

LOBBY FURNITURE, in Black-HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

wood.

And,

One Parlour BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, Cues, &c., complete.

At 3 pm,, by order of Sir John Smale.

One Four Wheel CARRIAGE, for one or two Ponies, Davis, Long Acre, London, Builder, with Double Harness.

One Four Wheel BASKET CARRI- AGE, for one or two Ponies, Arlot & Co., Paris, Builders, with Double Harness.

And,

1 Gentleman's SADDLE Completo. 1 Lady's SADDLE

do.

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after THURS

and Fletcher's Works, with the rare Por-DAY, the 1st March,

trait of Fletcher by Marshall, 1679.

COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in an Account of Bustness Contributed during the Half Year ended 31st December, 1876, on or before the 28th Instant, on which Date the Accounts will be Closed.

By Order of the Directors,

D. GILLIES, Becretary,

Hongkong, February 12, 1877.

NOTICE.

TERMS OF SALE.-Cash before delivery TY

PACIFIC MAIL" 8. 8. Co.

NOTICE.

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LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM - TRANSIT INBURANCE Co.

HE BUSINESS of this COMPANY-has This Day beon Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, OLD

By Order of the Proprietors, BROAD STREET, LONDON,

WILLIAM HUNT, Bearclory.

137, Leadenhall Street, LONDON,

1st January, 1877.

THE MARINE INSURANCE CO, 20, Old Broad Street,

LONDON,

1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1836.

£1,000,000 STERLING, CAPITAL.... RESERVE FUND,....£340,000

"

TITH Reference to the foregoing Adver tisement THE MARINE INSUR ANCE Co. han This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint ed Mr A. McIVER sa its AGENT in RONG.

KONG.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager,

ПBE Underalgued is prepared to Accept is

MALINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Class

Steamer,

A. MOIVER,

日四十月正年丑了

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

FR. FRITZ LANGKEN's Interest and Be-

the 31st December last.

WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877..

NOTICE

or

ΠΟΣ

MR. J. F. CORDES' Interest and Respon-

albility in our Firm ceased on the 81st December Inst.

WM. PUSTAŬ & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

mol.

*NOTICE.

W the AMERICAN SHIPMASTERS" ASSO- TE have been appointed AGENTS for

GLATION.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1877.

NOTICE.

ap2

To sign our Kirma by Procuration has 18E Authority given Mr Alrazo HERTE

been withdrawL,

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, February 18, 1877.

For Sale.

SAYLE & 100.

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,

Order to make Room for SPRING GOODS.

On and after MONDAY, February 5th, We shall offer the Remainder of Our WINTER STOCK at an immense 18. duction.

DRESS GOODS at 15 cents per yard, DRESS GOODS at 20 cents per yards DRESS GOODS at 25 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 80 cents por yard. DRESS GOODS at 35 cents por yard. FANCY SILKS: We offer about 5,000 yards at 85 cents per yard, (these are more or less soiled); original price $1.50 and $2.00 per yard.

JAPANESE SILKS Reduced to 40 cents per yard.

WOOL SHAWLS, MANTLES and JACKETS, Marked very Cheap.

GIELE FELT

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON. (If sufficient Inducement offers.)

The 3/3 I. 1. 1. Russian Ship

“FANADIS”

as above.

WBKLAND, Master, will load here and have quick despatch

For Freight, Sugar or Massarament, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN &0%. Hongkong, January 6, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Ship BRAMON BAR"

◆W. TAYLOR, Master, will load here, and will have quick de-

spatch as above.

Fer Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 15, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 12 years 3/3 I. 1 1 Danish

Bark

***KORSOR,"

L. C. GROVE," Master, will load here, and will have immediate despatch sa аботе.

For Freight, apply to

·VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, February 18, 1877,

FOR LONDON, ♫ 1 British Ship

"STAR OF CHINA " BLARER, Master, will load here and have immediate despatch.

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to wh

Hongkong, February 5, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG, The A1 German Barque "ALBATROSS," „Koppelmann, Master, will load bore and at Whampea, and have

immediate despatch,

For Freight, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, February 15, 1877. -"FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, The British Bark

LADIES', Boys" and HATS, at Half Price.

FANCY WOOL GOODS, at less than Half Price,

Porta,

LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WOOL and

100 dozen CHILDREN'S WOOL and MERINO HOSE, Greatly reduced.

less than MERINO SOCKS, all Sizes, Half Price.

Several thousand Yards of VARIOUS REMMANTS. Comprising: FLANNELS, CALICOS, PRINTS, MUSLINS, STUFF GOODS and Other Useful GOODS, are Marked at Prices, which muss effect im-

In order to prevent disappointment, Wo beg to inform Our Customers and the Public that this Extraordinary, and Un-

28th.

"SPIRIT OF THE AGE" Captain JOHNSON, will have a quick despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

"ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1877.

Notices to Consignees

NOTICE,

THE BRITISH SHIP TYBURNIA, FROM LONDON.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-

Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. of precedented Sale must close on February named Vessel are requested to send

Landon Hongkong, February 16, 1877.

au17

mel

Fac Simile of the First Folio Edition in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. ABY Order of the Board of Directors of

of Shakespeare's Works, 1623.

First Complete Edition of Ben Jonson's Works, Engraved Frontispiece, by Hole, 2. Vola Small Folio, 1640,

D'Avenant's Dramatic Works, Brilli ant Impression of the Excessively Rare Portrait by Faithorne, Small Folio, 1873,

Buckling's Fragments Aurea, Engraved Portrait by Marshall, 1646.

An Uncut Copy of Shirley's Works,

6 Vols, 1883, very rare.

An Uncut Copy of Middleton's Works,

5 Vola, 1640, very rare.

the PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COM-

lots, with all faults and errors of descrip- PANT, We have ASSUMED CHARGE of tlon, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the the COMPANY'S BUSINESS at this Port Until Further Notice the Offices of the Company will remain at No. 18, Praya Central.

hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, February 19, 1877.

Intimations.

Mr O. V. SMIT is authorised to ziga

mo2 Bills of Lading,

THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

A Few Early Quarto Plays, dc, &c., &o,NOTICE is hereby given, that the Sixth

N

Ordinary MEETING of the SHARE-

the whole in Fine Condition, and many HOLDERS of the above Company will be

of the utmost rarity,

Also,

A Collection of Miscellaneous Works, Including, a Complete Set of the Original Editions of Diakens's Christmas Works, 5 Vola, 1843, very rare.

Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 4 Vola. An Early English Prayer Book, in Tortoise Shell and Silver Binding, &.c.

*ko

AFTER WHICH An Invoice of Saratoga Trunks, Lady's and Gentlemen'e Traveling Bags, Satchels,

·do, ko,·

An Invoice of Plated-ware, consisting of: Ice Pitchers, Various Patterns, Ous-

Eleld at the Head Ofica, Victoria, Hong- kong, on FRIDAY, the 2nd March, 1877, at 3 o'Clock p.m., for the purpose of re criving the Report of the Directors, to zether with a Statement of Amounts, to 31st December, 1878.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be OSED from the 16th February to the 2nd March, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

OLYPHANT & Co, General Agents

Hongkong, January 29, 1877.

· HONGKONG.

me

tards, Butters, Pickle Stands, and Oak Ohs. J. GAUFP & Co.,

Dining room Cheira, Cane Back Office Chalre

ko., Bo... dc. TERMS OF SALL Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7, 1. f. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall

of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctionser. Hongkopy, February 21, 1877, (927

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,

38, Queen's Boad, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CHRONOMETERS, 40.,

do.

Unrefully Repaired, Cleated and accurately

rated under guarantee.

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

Consular Invoices to accompany Over- land Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco. For Becurity's sake Shippers of Overland Cargo are requested to endorse on the En velope the Marks and Nos. of Packages Shipped, to correspond with those in their Bills of Lading,

W. BALL,

ORINA DISPENSARY. “MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

EEQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES, Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876.

M

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE,

R. FERDINAND N15SEN has been com.

pelled to retire from our firm in consequence of failing health, and his in- terest and responsibility sessed on the 81st c8 December last.

RUSSELL & Co.TM

Agents.

Hongkong, February 8, 1977,

SPANISH CONSULATE, DENDERS for the Constraction of EVEN BOATS for the Spanish Men-of-war will be RECEIVED at This OFFICE until Nook of the 4th day of March

Conditions, Plans, dc, are exposed at the same for the information of persons wishing to make proposals..

A. FARAUDO,

Consul for Spain.

mc4 Hongkong, February 23, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. - PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS, HONGKONG AGENCY.

Ms. NICOLAUS AUGUST SIEBS has been authorised to sign for us by Procuration.

We have this day reopened a branch of one Firm at Canton,

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

1876, and until further notion, the N and after the 18th day of November, BUSINESS of the above-nated DISPEN. SARY will be carried on by the Under- signed.

WML, ORUICKSHANK, Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1876. -

NOTICE

THE Partnership hitherto existing be-

tween the Undersigned under the

ante of brot & Hoist has this day

FROM This Date Or to Fres

Agency are REMOVED to the Pre-been disolved by lapse of time, and the mises in the Prata CENTRet lately occupied

used for the Liquidation only, by to FILMAK de Co, nate to Moms gusture of the Farm will henceforth be ROMELL & Co.'s Building.

H. de POURY, Agent,

201 Hongkong, February 1, 1877.

0. J. MESTERN, W. HULSE, Canton, December 31, 1876.

SAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Boad & Stanley Street.

FOR SALE.

CUTLER PALMER & O's

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to

BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 29, 1870,

FOR SALE.

in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signoes' risk and expense.

MEYER & CO., *Agenti.

Hongkong, February 1, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES "MARITIMES.

3. 8. ANADYR,

NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Names are hereby lasormed abs their Goods are being landed and, stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, mo19 whence delivery may be obtained imm

diately after landing.

HAMPAGNE, 1874,

HEIDSIECK & Co., MONOPOLE

DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1877,

NOW READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT: Part 1;

A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro. PP. 202.-By EBNEET JORN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price! Two Dollars and a HALV. To be had from MERETS LANE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal

hongkong, February 8, 1877.

WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and Chinese) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladles and Gentlemen, are 209 sady at this Office--Prion. $1 each.

Ourwa Matt. Office.

a above.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR TOKOHAMA. The Steamship

“GADSHILL," Captain Rantos, shortly et pected from London and

Singapore, will receive immediate despatch

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CA,

Agents.

· Hongkong, February 28, 1877,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Cont signees, before To-DAY, the 9th Instant, a

pm, requesting it to be lauded here.

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Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after Türs DAY, the 7th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has bem effected.

H, FOURY, Agent. Hongkong, February 28, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEER.

are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for counters signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expants.

No Fire Insurance has deen nfested,

H. DO POURT Agent

Ex Meikong, December 29th, 1878, ESD 18 bags White Wax.

·Ex Add, January 11th, 1877.

GD No. 1, 1 case Paper. THO No. 1/2, 2 osses Stores,

Ex Amatone, January 24th, 1877, 08, one buz Sundries.

Hongkong, February 7, 1877,