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THE

CHINA

Established February,

J.

1848.

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXXIII. No. 4274. 戴三十月三年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

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

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gorca, Ludgate Virous, B, C. BATES, HENDYŸ & Co., 4, Old Jewry, R.U. SAMUEL DEACON & C»,, 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ÅNDREW WIND, 188, Nar-

au Street.

̈AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOR, Mol- bourne and Sydnsý. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally:-BAN & BLACK, San Fran-

cisco. CHINA:Swatow, QURLOH & CAMPBELL,

Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fodchow, Hanen & Co. Shanghai, LAK OBATIZOD & Co., and KELLT WALSH, Manila, C. Herxxx & Co. Macao, L. A, da Graga,

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAFIIA3,...5,000,000 Dollar. Ray FUND 600,000 Dollars,

Court of DIRECTONA. Chairman--H. HOFPITS, Erg. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq.

A. Malver, Esq. AD. ANDRE, Erg.

ER. BZLILIOS, Esq. S. W. POMEROY, Eaq Hoo, W. KaswIOR. ED. TOBIN, Esq.

Bongkong,

UNIEK MANAGER

THOMAS JACK6OK*, Baq. Manager.

Shanghai, KWÈN CAMEDON, Esq. LONDON BANKER-London and County Band

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED

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intimations.

THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's, Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1858.

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

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HONGKONG,

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1877.

Intimations.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF

GUILLET &

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ROUYER

Ohs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CHRONOMETERS,

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40.,

40, Carefully Repaired, Oleaned and accurately

rated under guarantso, -

All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable ratos and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1870

NAVAL CONTRACT, 1877-8. EALED TENDERS, in duplicate, will bo Received by the Undersigned, until oon on THURSDAY, the 16th March, 1877, from Persona desirous of SUPPLY of H. M. Navy for the year 1877-6, viz- ING the following ARTICLES for the use

FRESH BEEF RAISING FRESH VEGETABLES WATER RICE

SOFT BREAD SULAR

BISCUIT

TEA

Printed Forms of Tender and further particulars can be obtained at the Naval Storekeeper's Office,

The night to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved,

J. BREMNER,

Storekeeper,

N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate | H. M. Victualling Yard, Hongkong,

of 1 per cent, per annum on the dally

balance.

On Fixed Deposita :--

For 3 months, 2 par cent. per annum.

6

12

2

"

4 per cent.,

# 5 por cant, 1195

LOCAL BILLS DIRCOUNTAD,

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

Draft, granted on London, and the ahlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amoslos, China and Japan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Onious of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1876,

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

FERDINAND NISSEN has been.com.

Mpelled to retire from our Firma in consequence of failing health, and his in- terest and responsibility censed on the 31st December last.

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

We have this day reopened a branch of our Firm at Canton.

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

3p2

TE have been appointed AGENTS for

WE

CIATION.

February 28, 1877.

NOTICE,

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LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM

TRANSIT INSURANCE Co,

THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has

This Day been Transferred to THE MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, OLD BROAD STREET, LONDON,

By Order of the Proprietors,

WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary,

187, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, 1st January, 1877.

THE MARINE INSURANCE CO. 20, Old Broad Street, LONDON,

1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1836. CAPITAL, £1,000,000 STERLING, RESERVE FUND,... 340,000

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171TH Reference to the foregoing Adver-

Wont THE MARINE INSUR-

ANUE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint- ed Mr A. MoÏVER BS its AGENT in HONG. KONG.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager.

the AMERICAN SHIPMASTERS' Asso- | THE Undersigned is prepared to Accept Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the MARINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Class Steamer.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Hongkong, February 2, 1877.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

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ON and after the 16th day of November,

1876, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN- BARY will be carried on by the Under. signed,

WM, CHUICKSBANK, Monüger. Hongkong, Novembor 21, 1876,

NOTICE,

Trom the Undersigned under the THE Partnership hitherto existing bo bame of MESTER & Hyde has this, day been dissolved by lapse of time, and the signature of the Firm will henceforth be used for the Liquidation only,

A. MULVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. of London

Auly Hongkong, February 16, 1877.

ERNEST WASSELL & Co.,` PHOTOGRAPHERS.

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HAVE This Day Established myself as PHOTOGRAPHER at the Corner of Wyndham and Wellington Streets, at the Building lately occupied by the EBONGBONG PHOTOGRAPHIC Coy under the above Style,

ERNEST WASSELL, Hongkong, Match 3, 1877.

0. J, MESTERN, T

W. BULSE, Danton, December 81, 1876.

Intimations.

W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

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CELEBRATED BRANDY.

Co.'s

日九十月正年丑丁

For Sale.

FOR SALE..

JUST LANDED EX 2.8.

Hesperia,"

PIPER & Co.'s Celebrated OHAM- H. PAGNE CARTE BLANCHE, VARTE BLANCHE SEO and CARTE .DUREE in Qia, and Fints.

Also-

The well known OTARD Duror & Cos BRANDY in Cases of 12 qt. Bottles and a

Bottles.

This BRANDY is well known in England, the Colonies, and India, Small Lot of MEDOO CLARET in qt.

The Firm 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.

Also,

POMMERY & GRENO'S

“Extra Sec,” CHAMPAGNE,

in Quarts and Pints,

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

G. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON,

No. 7, ARBUTHnor Road,

Bega to inform his Friends that he intends being ABSENT from HONGKONG for Six or Eight Weeks, leaving ourly in AYELL.

kongkong, March 12, 1877.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half Fear ending on Julia December best, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per share of $125, la PAYABLE on and after THURSDAY, the lōth Instant, at the tices of the Corporation, where Share- holders are requested to apply for War-

гадѣя.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 15, 1877.

NOTICE TEITHER Captain FORBES nor the

AGENTS OF OWNERS of the Ame rican Barque "GARIBALDI," will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by the Crew.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, February 28, 1877.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

HANDSOME EUROPEAN-MADE BOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re-

ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

the 19th March 1877, at Noon, at St. John's Place,

The Residence of A, MoIVER, Esq.,~~

The whole of his Household FURNI- TURE, comprising: English-made Wal- nut Cretoane Covered Chairs, and Couches, Chiffonier, Marble-top Side Tables, Engravings, Mirrors, Curtains, Sideboard, Dining Table and Chairs, Whatnot, Electroplated Wars, Glass and Orookery Ware, Iron Bedsteads, Maho gaby Wardrobe with Mirror Front, Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables, Wash. stands, Chests of Drawers,

&c.,

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To Let.

TO LET.

Nwith Immediate Possession.

NO. 3, PECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN STREET,

Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 7, 1877.

TO LET. OUSE No. 7, Caine Road, Istoly coop.

Het by die Fauren

House No. 10, Albany Road, at present occupied by the Rev, K. H. KID,

House No. 11, Seymour Terrace, at pre- sent uccupied by Mr N. J. Eoz, Furished or Unfurnished.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS ♣ Co, Hongkong, February 15, 1877.

TO LET.

THE Upper Portion of Nos. 42 and 44

Queen's Road. Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 17, 1876.

TO BE LET.

THE PREMISES No. 39, Queen's Road, Tat present in the occupation of the BORNEO COMPANY.

TURNER & Co. Hongkong, February 6, 1877. m

For Sale.

FOR SALE

UTLER, PALMER & O

Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to

· SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 29, 1876.

NOW READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I., A to K, with Introduction, Royal Bvo, pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen,

Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF. To be had from Menara LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

HONG LISTS.

Circular, large sheet.

THE AMENDED HONG LIST in English and Chinese, cons.

Also, A SEMI-GRAND PIANO, by Johntaining the Names of all the most Broadwood & Sons, London,

A Collection of Choice PLANTS in aportant Companies, Institutions and Mercantile Houses in the Pots

Colony.

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Catalogues will be issued, as usual, and the Furniture will be on view on SATURDAY, the 17th March.

PENANG. THE Munisipal Commissioners of Poliane. are desirous of receiving DESIONS for a TOWN-HALL. This Building is to apa be erected on the ground on the east side of the Esplanade situate between the latter and Duke Street, and its cost is not to ex-Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faults and errors of ceed $30,000,

The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM of $400 for the best and most suitable Design with Specifications; and competitors have the option of forwarding Tenders for carry.

TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,ing out the work.

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES. Prescriptions Dispenced with Carefuisses

and Prompt Attention PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf Hongkong, July 13, 1876,

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery

Price, 25 gents each; or $2.50

per dozen.

At the "China Mall” Office.

FOR SALE.

description, at Purobusata' risk on the fall FRENCH STATIONERY. of the hammer.

- Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

To Let.

TO LET

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The Designs, atoompanied with all docu- ments, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Penang on or before the 1st of March text, For further information apply to the

Teface, at present in the occupation decretary to the municipal CommimishersHE Holies No. f, Upper Mobqué at Penang

D, C. PRESGRAVE;

Municipal Secretarij Fourng Municipal Ufice) The 21st September, 1876,

Ter

bf A B. JOBKEos, Est., Gas and Water

laid on.

Apply to

* G. LINSTEAD. Hongkong, February 20, 1877,

GREAT TASIEST OF LADIES' NOTE PAPER AND ENVELOPES. Apply to

ED. CHASTEL,

Queen's Rudd Central

Hengkong, March 7, 1877.

W

WASHING BOOtts,

PIQUE

(in English and Chinese) ASHERMAN'S HOOKE, for the uno

of Ladies and Gentlemon, aFS NOW seg at tila Offism--Price: $1 each

fiwiwa Maiz Diles.

LL BUSH,

Apply to

Hongkong, March 7, 1877.

FOR SALE. YHAMPAGNE, 1874.

AMDAMONOPOLE,

DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1877.

shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SAIGON.

1bo Spanish Steamer

mo19

** ZAMBOANGA" will be despatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 14th Instant, at 5 p...

For Freight or Pesage, apply to

Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

AR YON.

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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR TAKAO (DIRECT.)

Tho 4 1 British Back

ORANGE GROVE” LONGMUIR, Master, will be da apatched for the above Port on FRIDAY Next, the 16th Instant.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

Agniti. Hongkong, March 10, 1877."

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FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Ship

“MYSTIC BELLE” PLUMER, Master will load bere and will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 American Ship

"MONEAR,"

W. Taylor, Master, will load hore, and will have quick de spatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ű.. Hongkong, February 16, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 12 years 3/3 L. 11 Danish

Bark

“KORSÖR,”

L. C. GROVE, Master, will load

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. | hero, and will have immediate despatch as

The Steamphip

" DOUGLAS,” Captain PITMAN, will be de spatched for the above Ports

on THURSDAY, the 15th Instant, at Day. light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAJK & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

FOR SAIGON.

The British Steamer

**BENARTY,"

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Capt. J. Porras, will leave for the above Port on SATUR DAY, the 17th Instant, at ö pum.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON. Hongkong, March 12, 1877, me17 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO. The Steamship

"HAILOONG”” Captain Asuors, will be de- spatched for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the 18th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co.

inc18 Hongkong, March 12, 1877. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA

The Steamship

"PENGUIN,"

W. C. COWELL, Commander, will leave for the above Ports

on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, at 8 pm.

Despatches will close at 2,30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON.

The British Ship

mc20

“ANGLO SAXON," C. HARRINGTON, Master, will load here and hate immediate

despatch.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1877.

FOR LONDON,

1 British Ship ***STAR OF CHINA,” BLAKER, Master, will lead bere and have immediate despatch.

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For Freight, apply to

METER & Co. Hongkong, February 8, 1877..

FOR YLOILO. The A1 Spanish Schooner

"UNION," MERISAECHEVARRA, Master, will have quink despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Heugkong, February 20, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The British Bark

Fortai

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

For Fraight or Foliage, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1877,

above

For Freight, apply to

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

Notices to Consignees :

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND":

SINGAPORE.

THE

18E 8. S. Penguin having arrived, Con signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees | risk and expense,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

moli Hongkong, March 7, 1877.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

HE Steamship Arratuak Apcar, Capt. A. TE. MARAVI, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to, send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

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

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents,

longkung, March 8, 1877.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

S. 8. PEI-HO.

NOTICE.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. 8.

CONS

**Indus," from Inadoo, lo con. nection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from the time of landing,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation in received from the Can algzione, before 8 o'clock p.m. THIS DAY, requesting it to be landed here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by.. the Undersigned,

Goods remaining unclaimed after Thund DAY, the 15th Instant, at Noon, will be. subject to ront and landing charges.

No Fire Izpuzance has been affected.

H. DU POUET,

Hongkong, Starch 8, 1877.

Agent,

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

BOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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CONSIGNEES of the following Carge requested to send fu their Built of Lading to the Undersigned for oplater elgustura, and take immediate delivary This Cargo has been landad and stored it their sick and expenses

No Fize Insurans ha been offerted.

EL by POURT Agent

Ex ded, January 11th, 1877 THO No. 1/2, GD No.1

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2 cases Stored;

1 oase Paper

Hongkong, March 1, 1877.