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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

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

Von. XXXIII. No. 4275. 號四十月三年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON:-F, ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 20, Cornhill, Gordon & Goron, Ludgate Qirgus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jotory, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDHEW WIND, 139, Nas-

sau Street,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally-BRAN & BLACK, San Fran-

Cico.

CHINA:Sroatow, QUELCH & CAMFBIZL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, Hax & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kentr & WALSH, Manila, C. Hiszen & Co. Macao, L. A. Da ĠBaga,

Baok.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

DNA.COM

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 600,000 Dollars.

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COURT OF DIRECTORE, Chairman-H. HOFFIDE, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. AD. ANDER, Esq. | A. Molven, Esq.

E. R. BELILIOR, Eq.

Bon. W. KESWICE.

Intimations.

THE MEDICAL HALL, 87, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1859.

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

HONGKONG.

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Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CHRONOMETERS, &a,,

&o.,

Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated ander guarantee.

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

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NAVAL CONTRACT, 1877-8. CEALED TENDERS, in duplloste, will be Received by the Undersigned, until Noon on THURSDAY, the 16th March, 1877, from Persons dosirous of SUPPLY.

S. W. Ponnor, Esq.ING the following ARTICLES for the use of H, M. Navy for the year 1877-8, viɛ, i—

FRESH BEEF RAISING

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGED.

Hongkong,.. THOMAS JAOKSON, Esq.

Manager.

Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON," Req. LONDON BANKEns-London and. County Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

FRASE VEGETABLES WATER RICE

SOFT BREAD SUGAK

BISCUIT

TRA

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

The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved.

J. BREMNER,

Storekeeper.

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

of 1 per cont. per annum on the daily

balance.

On Fixed Deposits : ---

For 3 months, 2 per cent per annum.

11

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4 per cent.

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+

5 per cent. ་་

13

LogiL Bus DISCOUNTED,

Credits granted on spproved Securities and avery description of Baning and Exchango business transacted,

Drafis, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, Ohios and Japan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1878.

Notices of Firma.

NOTICE.

TR. FERDINAND NISSEN has been com-

Mpalled a retire from? out Firma in

Consequence of failing health, and his in- terest and responsibility ceased on the 31st December laat.

MR. NICULAUS AUGUST SIEBS has been authorized 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.

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7 have been appointed AGENTS for the AMERICAN SUIPMASTERS' ASSO.

W

CIATION.

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

VICTORIA DISPENSARY..

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N. and after the 16th day of November, 1876, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN. SARY will be carried on by the Under digned.

WM.-CRÜICKSHANK, Manager.

Hongkong, November 21, 1876.

TH

NOTICE

HE Partnership bitherto exlating bo tween the Undersigned under the pathe of MESTERN & HULSE has this day been dissolved by lapse of time, and the signstore of the Firm will henceforth be used for the Liquidation only.

O, J. MESTERN, W. HULSE.

Danten, December 81, 1876.

Intimations.

February 28, 1877.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1877.

Intimations.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF

ROUYER GUILLET

CELEBRATED BRANDY,

00.78

This BRANDY is well known in England, the Colonies, and India. 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 Seo.”

CHAMPAGNE

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in Quarts and Pints,

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

0. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON,

No. 7, ABBETHNOT ROAD, Begs to inform his Friends that he intends baing ABSENT from HONGKONG for Six or Eight Weeks, leaving early in APRIL,

Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

日十三月正年丑T

For Sale.

-FOR SALE

JUST LANDED EX 6. 2.

www

"Hesperia."

PIPER & Co.'s Colobrated CHAM-

UARTE BLANCHE SEO and CARTES DOREE in Qus. and Pints,

H. PAGNE CARTE BLANCHE,

Also

The well known OTARD Durur & Co.'s BRANDY in Oases of 12 qt. Bottles and a Small Lot of MEDOC CLARET in qħ. Bottles.

LL. BUSH.

Apply to

Hongkong, March 7; 1877.

shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW,

The Steamship

**DOUGLAS," -

*AR

Captain Pirnar, will be de- spatched for the above Porta

On THURSDAY, the 15th Instant, at Day- light,

For Freight or Famago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo.

Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

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AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sall by Public Auction, on

THURSDAY,

the 29th March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.

ON THE SPOT

THE DIVIDEND declared for the Ball-Unless previously disposed of by Private ws16your ending on 30th December last,

LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM

TRANSIT INSURANCE Co.

Day been Transferred to THE

THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has

MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, Oud BROAD STREET, LONDON,

By Order of the Proprietors,

WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary,

137, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, lat January, 1877..

at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (21) per Share of 8125, in PAYABLE on and after THURSDAY, the 15th Instant, at the (fices of the Corporation, where Share balders are requested to apply for War

rants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

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

AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,

SHIPS'

No. 51, Praya West, SHIPPING BUFFLJED WITH ALL KINDS OF

Sale),

That Piece or Parcel of GROUND," situato in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 54," comprising 10,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 100 fost, and from East to West 100 feet, with a substantial Brick Dwolling House and Out-houses built thereon, known as "Carlton House." Annual Crown Rent, $131.40,

And,

That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Offee as Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from

THE MARINE INSURANCE CO. COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH East to West 40 feet, with a substantial

20, Old Broad Street, LONDON, 1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1836. CAPITAL......£1,000,000 STERLING. RESERVE FUND,....£ 340,000

XITH Reference to the foregoing Adver- Wtisement THE MARINE INSUR-

PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Of the bost quality and at the shortest notier,

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

NOTICE

EITHER Captain FORBES nor the AGENTS or OWNERS of the Ame-

Brick Godown built thereon.

Also,

Lavelled

That Picco or Unbuilt GROUND, attached to the above Lot, and Registered in Land Office as same Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from East to West for Inland Lot No. 768.

FOR SAIGON.

The British Steamer

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"* BEN ARTY,” · Capt J. POTTER, will leave for Com the above Port on SATUR- DAY, the 17th Instant, at 5 pim.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

AH YON.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI &

TAIWANFOO.

The Steamship

SHAILOONG,"

Captain ABBOTT, will be de spatched for tho abovo Ports on SUNDAY, the 18th Lestant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1877. mo18

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

The Steamship

"PENGUIN,"

W. C. COWELL, Commander, will leave for the above Ports TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, at 3 p.10. Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, upply to

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

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

“ARRATOUN APCAR,” Captain A. B. MATAVISH,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels,

FOR TAKAO (DIRECT.)

The 41 British Baria.

"ORANGE GROVE LONGMUIR, Master, will be de spatched for the above Port on FRIDAY Next, the 16th Instant.

For Freight, apply to New BUNDE

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

Agonit.

Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

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FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 American Ship

"MYSTIO BELLE! PLUMER, Master, will load here and will fiavé - quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK.

The 4 i American Ship

"McNEAR,"

W. TAYLOR, Master, will load here, and will have quick de- spatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, February 15, 1877,

FOR NEW YORK... The 12 years 3/3 L. 11 Danish

Bark

“KÜRSÜR,”

L. C. GROVE, Master, will load here, and will have immediate despatch as Above.

For Freight, apply to

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

slices to Consignees

FROM. CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship Arratoon pear, Capt. A. B. MAGTAVISH, having arrived from the above Porta, 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 lauded and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

DAVID SA8500N, SON & Công

Agents.

Hongkong, March 8, 1877.

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FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE

THE S. S. Glenlyon, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being land- ed at their risk and stored by the Under- aigned at their Godowna, whence, and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to will leave this for the above Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is

ANUE Co. has This Day taken over the rican Barque "GARIBALDI," will be 40 feet. Annual Crown Rent, $185.08, Ports on TUESDAY Next, the 20th IDat. given before 11 a.m., To-morrow. Business of the LOND N & ORIENTAL RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint- by the Crew,

ed Mr A. Molves as its AGENT in Hong- KONG.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

ROBERT J. LODGE, Manager.

HE Undersigned is prepared to Accept MARINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Class Steamer.

A. MOIVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. of] London, Hongkong, February 18, 1877.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, February 28, 1877.

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

HANDSOME EUROPEAN-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have rë-` Anl7eived Lestructions to sell by

Public Auction, on

ERNEST WASSELL & Co.,

PHOTOGRAPHERS,

MONDAY,

TERMS:-One-half of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the ham- mer, and the remainder on completion of the Deed of Transfer. The Buildings will be at purchaser's risk after the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, March 13, 1877.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

mo20

CUTLER BALER & Co.'s

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMBSEN & Co, Hongkong, June 23, 1876.

NOW READY.

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

the 19th March 1877, at Noon, at HAVE This Day Established myssif as

St. John's Plast, PHOTOGRAPHER at the Corner of

The Residence of A. McITEE, Esq. Wyndham and Wellington Streets, at the! Building lately occupied by the HOROZONG The whole of his Household FUBNI- PHOTOGRAPHIC Co,, under the above Style,TURE, comprising: English-made Wal

ERNEST WASSELL.

nut Cretonne Covered Chair, and apt Couches, Chiffonier, Marble-top Side Tables, Engravings, Mirrors, Curtains; Sideboard, Dining Table and Chairs, Whatnot, Electroplated Ware, Glass and Crookery Ware, Iron Bedsteads, Maho-&Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; sud Messrs

Hongkong, February 6, 1877. or Wardrobe with Mitror Front, KELLY & WALOS, Shanghai. Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables, Wash. stands, Chests of Drawers,

Bengkong, Matoh $, 1877.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

PENANG.

THE Municipal Commissioners of Penate THE

are desirous of receiving DESIGNS for & TOWN-HALL. This Building is to be erected on the ground on the east side apa

of the Esplanade situata between the latter and Duke Street, and its cost is not to ar oned $90,000,

W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY, TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, I DRUGGISTE BUNDRIES, TOLLET REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES. Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, And Prompt Attention. PRATA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Reegkong, July 14, 1876,

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Also,

A SEMI-GRAND PIANO, by John Broadwood & Sone, Londen.

The Commizalotiers offer a PREMIUM of $400 for the best and most suitable Design with Specifications; and competitors have the option of forwarding Tenders for carry-Pots ing out the work.

The Designe, stcompanied with all dobu- ments, are to be sent to the Municipal Office

A Collection of Choice PLANTE la

Catalogues will be lasted, as usual,

Penang on or before the 1st of Marth next. and the Furniture will be on view on

For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners SATURDAY, the 17th March. at Penang.

DO. PRESGRAVE,

Municipal Bestiary. Penang, Municipal Office, Thelist September, 1878,

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.

Mongkong, March 12, 1877,

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Prictt Two Dordans and a Hati. To be had from Messrs Laws, CRAWFORD

FOR SALE HAMPAGNE, 1874.

HSIDNIECH & Co., MONOPOLE,

DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1877.

mo19

NOW BRADY. ENG SHUI TA BIMANTS OF NATURAL BOTKNUR IN CHINA. BY DI B. J. EITEL One Fallime. Sva. Price, $1.50.

BUDDHISM, Irs History, TECHY AND Forums RELIGION, in three Lectures, By Dr. E. J. Extat Sound Edition. One Orden will be reedived by lizmas Lane, Volums Bro, Price, $1.60, Orawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 1, 1875,

at 3. p.m.

Despatches will closo at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, March 13, 1877.

&

FOR SHANGHAI

The Steamship

"GLENLYON

mo20

Capt. WALLACE, will receiva immediate despatch as above.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, March 18, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON, The British Ship

ANGLO SAXON," PO HARRINGTON, Mastor, will load here and have immediate

despatch.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1877.

FOR LONDON,

A 1 British Ship

*STAR OF CHINA,"

BLAZER, Master, will load bors. and have immediate despatch.

For Freight, apply to

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 20th Instant, will be subject to rent,

No Firo Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

mod0 Hongkong, March 18, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMER.

88. PEI. # 0,

NOTICE

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. B.

Indus," from London, in co nection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whenne delivery may be obtained from the time of landing

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation la received from the Con signees, "before 5 o'clock p.m. Tuis Day, requesting it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tages- pay, the 15th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges

No Fles Insurance has been affected.

H. DU FOURT,

Agent

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Hongkong, March 8, 1877- COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

MEYER & Co. Pequested to send in thair Bile of JONSIGNEES, of the following Carto

Hongkong, February 9, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The British Batk

Forts.

PEPIRIT OF THE AGE," Captain Jonsson, will haya a quick despatch for the above

For Freight of Pastage, apply to

ROZARIO & O Hongkong, February 1, 1877.

Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate deliver This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.

Ro Flee Laanzänga has been effected.

HbE POURY,

Agent,'

Ex 46, January 11th, 1877 2 sasen Stores,

THO No. 1/2, OD NG 1,

case Paper

Hongkong, March 1, 1877,