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THE

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CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Established February, 1848

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Voı,XXXIII.No.4276 號五十月三年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THỀ CHINA MAIL,

LONDON-F. ALgar, 8, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street, GEORGE. STREET, 30, Cornhill. GoDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Giroux, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co... 4. Old Towry, E.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:—ANDREW Wind, 183, Nai-

sau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

Intimations.

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

YOMMENCING on FRIDAY Next, the

C

16th Instant, the Steamer POWAN

MAIL.

Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping: List." Published every Evening.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1877.

Intimations.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF

will Run as a Night Boat between HONG-OUYER KONG and CANTON, leaving HONGKONG

on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at Mel-5.30 p.m., and CANTON on Tuesdays, Thura-

days, and Sundays, at 5.00 p.m.

ZEALAND:GosDON & Gotor, bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran cisco... CHINA-Natow, QUELOH & CAMPBELL

Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooches, Exper. & Co.. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY

WALSH, Manila, C. BRIwmenu & Co. Masao, L. A. da Graça,

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

PAID UP CAPITAL,...6,000,000 Dollar RESERVE FUND,..... 500,000 Dollars.

COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman →→H. Horrie, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Eng. AD. ANDRE, Esq. A. MaIVER, Esq. E. B. BELCHIOR, q.8. W. POMEROY, Esq. Bon, W. KESWICK. ED. TOBI, Esq.

ORTER MANAGER.

..THOMAS JAOKSON, E#q. \

Manager. Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Big. LONDON BANKX25,-London and County Bank.

Hongkong,

HONGKONG.

-INTEREST ALLOWED

By Order,

P. A. DA COSTA,

Secretary.

Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

HONGKONG.

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

CHRONOMETERS,

to., &.,

0

GUILLET

CELEBRATED BRANDY.

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

Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately * Extra Sec]" OHAMPAGNE,

rated under guarantee.

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

NOTICE

tf.

TANE, CRAWFORD & Do have been

Appointed SOLE AGENTS for China and Japan, for JOSEPH STARKEY, LONDON, Manufacturer of GoLD and SILTER LACES, Embroidery, &c., and Military and. Naval Appointments of every Description,

A Stock of thene Goods will be kept on band, for the Regiments stationed here, as well as for the ENGLISH and AMERICAN

Hongkong, March 14, 1877...

ON Current Deposit Announts at the rate Narong

of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily

balance.

On Fixed Deposita :-

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

$

4 per cent. #

*19** 5 per seat."

Local Ritas Discount2), Credits granted on approved Securities,

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NOTICE.

LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE Co.

THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has

in Quarts and Fints,

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

THE MEDICAL HALLap 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1859.

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

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BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

THE

FIHE DIVIDEND declared for the Half- year ending on 30th December last, at the rate of ONE POUND. STERLING (£1) per share of $125, PAYABLE on and after THURSDAY, the 15th Instant, at the Cfices of the Corporation, where Share-

ranta,

and every description at Baring and T The Day been Transferred to THE bolders are requested to apply for War-

Exchango business transacted..

Drafts, granted on London, and the ohlef Commersial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, February 15, 1876. ---

MR

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

R. FERDINAND NISSEN has been com IV palled to retire from our Firm in consequence of falling bealth, and his in-

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

By Order of the Proprietors,

WILLIAM HUNT, Secretary.

137, Leadenhall Street,

LONDON,

let January, 1877.

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

1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1836.

CAPITAL,...... .£1,000,000 STELLING.

RESERVE FUND,....£ 340,000

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terest and responsibility ceared on the 1st WITH Reference to the foregoing Adver- Wtisement THE MARINE INSUR

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.

ANCE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LOND & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co., and has Appoint ed Mr A. MoÏVEE as its AGENT in Hong. KONG.

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By Order of the Board of Directors,

ROBERT J. LODGE,

TE for

Manager.

We have been appointed ASTERS ASSO THE Undersigned is prepared to Acept

CIATION.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co,

ap2 Hongkong, February 2, 1877.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Nand after the 16th day of November,

0156nd until further notice, the

BUSINESS of the above-named D1SPEN. SARY will be carried on by the Under- signed.

WM. ORUICKSHANK, Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1876,

NOTICE THE Paxtnership hitherto existing be bed, under the Dame of METERN & DUIS has this dat been dissolved by lapse of time, and the Bignature of the Firm will benceforth be used for the Liquidation only.

O, J. MESTERN, W. HULSE.

Canton, December 81, 1876.

Intimatters.

W.BALL

: la MARINE INSURANCE Co. by any First Class Steamer.

A. MUIVER, Agent of the Marine Insurance Co. o

London Hongkong, February 16, 1877.

By Order of the Court of Director,

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

G.

O. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON,

No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD, Bega to inform his Friends that he intenda being ABSENT from HONGKONG for Six or Eight Weeks, leaving early in AFRIL

Hongkong. March 12, 1977.

NOTICE.

Auctions.

日一初月二年丑丁

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

JUST LANDED EX B. 8. "Hesperia."

H.

PIPER & Co.'s Celebrated CHAM. PAGNE CARTE BLANCHE, UARTE BLANCHE SEO and CARTE DUKEE in Qts, and Pints.

--Áĺ30——-

The well known Otaso Duroy & Co.'s BRANDY in Canes of 12 qt. Bottles and a Small Lot of MEDOO. CLARET in qt. Bottles.

Apply to

L. L. BUSH.

Hongkong, March 7, 1877.

NOW

READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY, IN THE

A CANTONESE DIALECT, Part I.,

A to K, with Introduction! Royal 8vo., pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D.

Rübingen.

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

thongkong, February 8, 1877.

FOR SALE, AT CANTON,

STEAM COTTON MILL, well adapt-

A [apbed for Working Native OUTTON,

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 16th March, 1877, at Noon, Framed Engravings, Cash Boxes, Ivory and Bone Handled Table and Dessert

either NINGPO or TIENTSIN. Capable of Making 3 pioulas of Yarn in 12 hours, con- Aisting of

Steam Engine and Boiler 15 Horas Power Nominal, 1,280 Spindles, 12 Carding and 2Drawing Machines, 1 Speeder 18 Spindles,

1 Stretcher 60 Spindles, 1 Lap Machina,

PRICE, $34 PER ANNUM.“

Shipping

Sailing Vessels.

FOR TAKAO (DIRECT.)

The A1 British Bark

"ORANGE GROVE,":. LONGMUIR, Master, will be des apatched for the above Port on FRIDAY Next, the 16th Instant.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

molé

FOR NEW YORK,

The 4.1 American Ship MYSTIC BELLE PLUMER, Master, will load here and will havə qui despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

.. VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK,

The of 1 Americati Ship

"MONEAR,"

W. TAYLOR, Maator, will load here, and will have quick de

spatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, February 16, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 12 yesra 89 L. 11 Danish

Bark

"KORSÖR,"

L. O. GROVE, Master, will load

1 Cotton Gin, Bobbins, &o., with shafting here, and will have immediate despatch as and Belting Complete.

For Freight, apply to

above. For Further Particulars and Terms of Sale, apply to

RUSSELL &.00. Hongkong, March 14, 1877. ap14

NOW READY.

FENG

Knives, Electro-plated Spoons and Forks,ENG-SHUI; F, THE RUDIMENTS OF Corkscrews, Dolls, Silk Umbrellas.

NATURAL SCIENCE IN CHINA.. By Dr. E. J. KITEL One Volume. Bro. Price, $1.50.

ALID,

Paint and Scrubbing Brushes.

6 Fire-proof Iron Safes. 10 casks Soda.

White Zine and Black Paint.

do

80.

TERMS OF SALK.-Cach before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the tall of the hammer.

Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

mcl6

have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on

THURSDAY,

TEITHER Captain FORBES nor the the 29th March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.,- NGENTS OF OWNERS of the Ame

ON THE FPOT

rican Barque "GARIBALDI," will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted (Unless previously disposed of by Private by the Crew.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong. February 28, 1877.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

HANDSOME EUROPEAN-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re- hulle instructions to sell by

ERNEST WASSELL & Co,

PHOTOGRAPHERS.

HAVE This Day Established myself as PHOTOGRAPHER the former of Wyndham and Wellington Strests, at the Folding lately occupied by the BONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC CO., under the above Style.

ERNEST WASSELL. Bongkong, March 9, 1877. apt

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

PENANG,

THE Municipal Commissioners of Penang

for a TOWN HALL This Building is to apa be erected on the ground on the east aide of the Esplanade situate between the latter and Take Street, and its cost is not to ex- ceed $30,000.

Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

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

Sale),

That Piece or Parcel of GROUND; situate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 64; comprising 10,000 square fest, measuring from North to South 100 fest, and from East to West 100 feet, with a mubatantial Brick Dwelling House and Out-houses built thereon, known as "Carlton House," Annual Crown Rent, 8131.40.

And,

That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situate in Queen's Road East, Hegistered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 180 fest, and from

East to West 40 feet, with a substantial Brick Godown built thereon.

Also,

That Piece or Unbuilt Levelled GROUND, attached to the above Lot, The Residence of A. McIVER, Esq.,- and Registered in Land Office as same The whole of his Household FURNI- Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 TURE, comprising: English made Wal square feet, measuring from North to. but Cretonne Covered Chairs, and Sonth 150 feet, and from East to West. Couches, Chiffonier, Marble-top Side 40 feet. Annual Crown Bent, $185.08, Tables, Engravings, Mirrors, Curtains, for Inland Lot No. 768.

the purchase TERMS One-half of Sideboard, Dining Table and Chairs, Whatnot, Electroplated Ware, Glass and money to be paid on the fall of the ham Crockery Ware, Iron Bedsteada, Maho, mer, and the remainder on completion

Etc.

BUDDHISM, ITS HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR Raision, in three Lectures. By Dr. E. J. FITEL Second Edition. On Volume 8vo. Price, $1.50,

Orders will be received by Mesarı Laze, Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1879.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SAIGON.

The British Steamer

"BENARTY,"

Capt, J. POTTEE, will leave for the above Port on SATUR-

DAY, the 17th Instant, at 5 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON. Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, February 15, 1877.

despatch.

FOR LONDON. The British Ship

**ANGLO SAXON,”

O. HARRINGTON, Master, will load here and have immediate

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, March 9, 1877.

FOR LONDON.

A1 British Ship

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

For Freight, apply to

-METER & Co.

Hongkong, February 5, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The British Bark

Ports.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI &

TAIWANFOO.

The Stonmakip

"HAILOONG,”

Captain ASBOTT, will be de spatched for the above Ports

"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

on SUNDAY, the 18th Instant, at Daylight. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA, The Steamship

" PENGUIN," W. C. COWELL, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 20th Tustunt, at 3 p.m.

Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Parrage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

10420 Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND..

CALCUTTA

The Steamship

“ARRATOÓN APOAR,” Captain A. B. MACTAVIS, will leave this for the abovű

are desirous of receiving DESIGNS gany Wardrobe with Mirror Front, of the Deed of Transfer. The Buildings Ports on TUESDAY Next, the 20th Inst.;

Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables, Wash will be at purchaser's risk after the fall at 8 pm.

of the hammer, tanda, Chests of Drawers

m020 Hongkong, Marok 18, 1877.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM & $400 for the best add most suitable Design with Specifications; and competitors have

option of forwarding Tendera for carty- | Potat out the work.

the

CHINA DISPENSARY, "MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,ing I DRUGOISTS SUNDRIES, TOILET

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

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1976,

The Designe, accompanied with all docu mante, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Penang on or before the 1st of Maroh next

For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners at Penang.

D. C. PRESGRAVE,

Municipal Secretary, Penang, Municipal Ucé, The 31st September, 1678.

Also,

A Belt-GRAND PIANO, by John Broadwood & Sons, London.

A Collection of Choice. PLANTS in

&c.! So, Catalogties will be issued, as natini, and the Furniture will be on view of SATURDAY, the 17th March.

TERMS OF SALE-Dash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faults and errota of description, at Purchasers tisk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

CUTLER PALMER & O

Desads of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply wo

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1876.

FOR SALE

CHAMPAGNE, 1874 MONOPOLE.

DEBLJEN & CO. mel Hongkong, February 19, 1877.

Despatches will close at 3.30 p.m.. For Freight or Passage, apply to:

DAVID BASSOON, BOKS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, March 13, 1877.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGĦAL.

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The Steamer

"LOUDOUN CASTLE," expected here on or abo-t the 18th Iostant, will have immediate despatch for the shore Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

·Santi Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

TIRE 8. 8. Glenlyon, having arrived,

THE

Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being land- ed at their risk and stored by the Under- signed at their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shangbai unless notice to the contrary is given before 11 am, To-morrow, 20th Instant, will be subject to rent.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

mo20 Hongkong, March 13, 1877.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8. 6. PE1 Ho..

NOTION. YONSIGNERS of Cargo pez BA **Indus," from London, in cons neotion 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 ong anless Latination la received from the Con- algases, before 5 o'clock pim. This Day, requesting it to be landed here,

Bils of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after THURS bay, the 15th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

"No Fire Insurance has been affected, ·

IL. DE POURT, Agent,

Hongkong, March 8, 1877.