THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” - Published every. Evening.
VOL. XXXIII, No. 4319.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL"
LONDON--F. ALBAB, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STRIET, 30, Cornhill, Gondor & Gorom, Ludgate
Cireui, B, C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Streat. NEW YORK:-ÅNDIEW WIND, 133, Nas-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCI800 and American Portr generally-Brax & BLACK, San Fran-
ofzoo, CHINA-Swatoro, QUELCH & CAMPBELL,
Amoy,
NICHOLLS & Co. WILSON,
Shanghai, Fouchowo, Hoax & Co. LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. and KELLY & WALER. Manila, C. HEINZ & Co. Macao, L. A. Da GBaga,
Bank.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESHEVE FUND, 500,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Huqa
E. K. BELILIOS, Esq. W. fl. FORBES, Haq, Hon. W. KxSWICK,
A. Mclves, Esq.
WILHELM REINERS,
Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHINE MANAGEE.'
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKEON, Miq.
Manager.
.. EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BARKS,--London and County
Shanghel,
Bank
Off
HONGKONG.
TATAREST ÁLLOWED
Current Depealt Accounts at the rate
balance.
On Fixed Deposits : ----
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
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11
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4 per cent.
12
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5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securiiles, And every description of Baning and Exchange business transacted.
Drafii, granted on London, and the ohlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Anstralia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1 Queen's Boad East. Hongkong, March 29, 1876,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc- Tous to sell by Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), on
TUESDAY,
琥五月五年七十七百八千一英
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
tions from Dr. DENNYS, to well by THE Undersigned has received instruc
Public Auction, on
ETUESDAY,
the 15th May, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence Fair Lea,"--
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising:-
Handsome Rep-covered Drawing-room Suite.
Rosewood Centre Table.
Gilt Framed Pier Glasses, Engravings, Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Hearth Rugs.
Sideboard, Whatnots, Dining Tablo, Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Sets, Glassware, Crockery and Plated-ware.
Double Size Teakwood Bedstead, Mahogany Cheval Glass, Chest of Drawers, Wardrobes, Toilet Table and Glass, Washstand, &c., &c.
Hainan, Tonquin, and Japanese-ware. A Collection of Books, many relating
to China and The Far East.
A Patent Repeater Piano, by Sohroder, A First-class 5 Oared Gig, with Oars, Awning, &c., complete, and a pair of Iron Davite with Falls, &c.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after fan day, the 14th Instant.
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,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 3, 1877.
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Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
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E have This Day Opened a Branch of our Firm at Amor. Mr F. F. ELWELL Will Act as our AGENT at that
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
Port.
NOTICE.
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BE Undersigned had been appointed TACENTRO Re and postel nity for The BOSTON BOARD OF MARINE UNDERWRITERS," by Power of Attorney, dated Boston, U. S., 1st March, 1877.
T. G. LINSTEAD, Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
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NOTICE.
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VE have This Day Opened a Branch of
our Firm at SIANGHAI
Mr CARL KREBS has been admitted a Partner from This Date.
NOTICE.
R. WILHELM CARL ENGEL-
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1877.
Intimations.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
日二十月三年开了
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TENRIOT & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR DRS and rould be glad if those H Carte Blanche Dr
1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above. Office SHA
are requested to Furaish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nott Profits reserved for Contributora may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
Bel
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FIRST BONUS of Five par Cent
Aupon Contributions for the Year 1876, will be Payable on MUNDAY Next, the
7th Instant.namas
WARRANTS may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after the
Dth Instant.
By Order of the Board,
E. MOORE,
Act. Secretary.
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Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY.
HE ANNUAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the above SOCIETY will be Held at the CITY HALL, on MON- DAY, the 7th May, at 5 p.m., for the pur pose of receiving the Report of the Com mittee, a Statement of Accounts, and to elebt Officers for the ensuing Year.
Mombers and others taking an interest in the Society are invited to attend.
F. W. BARFF,
Bon, Secretary. Hongkong, April 30, 1877.
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NOTICE, 17, the Undersigned, beg to inform the WPublie of Hongkong ud erloo
that the Charter of our Steam-launch CUM SING (plying between Peddar's Wharf and Tsim-na-choi), by Mr Bufoc, will expire on the 30th Instant, after which date the sald Launch will ply on the same route on our own account having no connection what ever with the late Charterer.
The Fare will be as usual until further notica.
WING KEE & Co., Prayu Central, Hongkong, April 30, 1877.
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SPANISH CONSULATE.
TOTICE is hereby given to the Captains
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, April 12, 1877. my12 for the Islands of Cura and PORTO RICO that His Catholic Majesty's Government has again put in Force the 7th Rule of the Royal Decree of the 26th December, 1872, which has recently been revoked.
Consequently Captains and Supercargoes are informed that on their arrival at any of the Porta of the said Islands, they shall deliver to the Officers of the Custom House WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
a Manifest duly certified by the Spanish Consul of the Port of Clearance or Depar- Hongkong, Cariton, Shanghai,
ture, declaring whether the Ship is in Hongkong, April 16, 1877. jy16 ballast or giving a description of the Cargo
that is on board.
N of Spanish and Foreign Ships starting
MBRECHT VON PUSTAU, Junior, the 8th day of May, 1877, at Noon, at and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER, have been admitted Partners in our Firm his Sales Kooms, Queen's Road,
from the Fist of January, 1877.
All that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND, Situate at Sow-KEI-WAN, and Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 123, and abutting on the North side on a Public Strest, measuring thereon 31 feet.
On the South and West side on a Public Street, measuring thereon 125 feet.
On the South and. East. side on a Public Street, measuring thereon 200 feet.
On the North and West side on a Close (where a Plan for a Public Street is laid out) Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 124, measuring thereon 150 feet,
For further particulare, apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, April 24, 1877.
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned have received in structions from Messrs MELCHERS Co. to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 19th of May next, at Noon, on the Premises, under a power contained in a
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NOTICE
Any Contravention of the said 7th Rula will be punished with a Fino of ($500) Five HAVE This Day CLOSED the Hoxe Hundred Dollars, or less, according to the
KONG BRANCH of my Firm.
circumstances connected therewith
A. FARAUDO, L Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
Consul for Spain, Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
NOTICE.
F. PEIL
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SIPPING BROKER at this Port,
HAVE This Day Established myself as
under my own name.
W. H. SIEGFRIED. Bongkong, April 20, 1877.
FRAUD!
s REWARD OF $200.
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NOTICE. R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the M
BUSINESS of my O'FFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R. 1, 04IRNS, Surveyor to Local Officer, und Lloyds Register of Shipping, 4, Club Chambers, Hoogkong, March 17, 1877
gned.
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VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
after the 16th day of November,
WM, CRUIUKSHANË, Managem November 21, 1878.
Bill of Sale dated the 18th day of De, and until further notice, the cember, 1874, given by THOMAS THORN BUSINESS of the above pained DISPEN- TON ANTHONY, and CARE HEINRICH SARY will be entried on by the Under EIBERT SEISUND, lately carrying of Business in this Colony, as Shipehandlers and Storekeepers, under the Style or Firm of BROADBEAR, ANTHONY & CO.,--
All the STOCK-IN-TRADE, FUR-] NITURE, and EFFECTS being in and upon the Premises No. 62, Praya Central, Intely occupied by the said Firm of BROADBEAR, ANTHONY & Co.
Aleo, THE GOODWILL of the said Business
TERMS.-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
Auctioneers.
- Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
Hongkong,
Intimations.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE of the Undersigned in This Day REMOVED, to No. 4, Peddar's Hill
R. G. ALFORD, Furveyor, dt.
Hongkong, May 1, 1877,
some unscrupulous men have been obtaining Business from our Customera in cur Name "ATIOK," causing much incon- venierce both to ourselves and Custothers, we beg to notify the Public that in giving their orders to us, they should take care that they are iren to our proper represen. tative known as "ATION," or to persons who will exhibit our Trade Card. We alas hereby offer a REWARD of $200 to any one who shall give such information 'as shall lead to the prosecution and convic tion of those unscrupulous men who obtain Business from our Customers by the false assumption of OUR NAME.
ATICK, Tailor, Corner of Wellington, and Wyndham Streeti. Hongkong, May 3, 1877. my17
W. BALL,
·CHINA' DÍSPENSARY. TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES TOLLET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES, Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention,
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Stedmar's Whart, Hongkong, July 19, 1876.
R. STOUT intends visiting JAPAN
who wish to Consult him professionally would make an appointment for an Early Day.
HOURS FOR CONSULTATION;
8 a.m, to 4 p.m.atlas No. 1, Alexandra Terrace. Hongkong, April 4, 1877.
Entertainment,
AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB OF
・・・ HONGKONG.
THE MEMBERS of the above, CLUB will give a Performance at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,
ON
MONDAY,
May 7th, 1877,
When will be presented à Farcial Comedy
in Three Acte, by J. H. BYRON, Esq.,
ENTITLED:
"Not such a Fool as he looks.”-
Tickets may be jobtained from Mesare LANE, CRAWFORD & Co's, on and after Monday, April 30th, and at the Doors on the Night of Performance.
Doors Open at 8.30, Performance to Com
mence at Nine O'Clock punctually, By kind permission of Colonel DICKINS and the Officers of H. M. 28th Regt., their Band will be in attendance.
CHAS. C. COHEN, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, April 25, 1877.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON SCREW STEAMER "ALBAY."
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HE above Steamer was Built in Glas-
Donate
Co., under special survey of Lords', and Her MACHINERY AND BOILER
TH. ROEDEREE & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche.
JOHN DURAND & Co.'s CLARETS and
WHITE WINES.
STARTUP & KENTISH'S PORTS and
SHERRIES, MOULLON&Co.'s COGNACS; 1, 2, 3Stars. BLANCHY FRERES & Co.'s COGNACS. JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co.
jy9 Hongkong, April 9, 1877.
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Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO,
The Steamship
"HAILOONG,”
Captain ABBOTT, will be de- spatched for the above Porte
on SUNDAY, the 6th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 4, 1877.
FOR MANILA,
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The British Steamship
"BERTHA," WINDHAM, Master, will be despatched for the above Port
on MONDAY, the 7th Instant, at 10 a.m.
For Treasure Freight, apply to
·
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 4, 1877.
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• FOR MANILA,
The Steamship
"ESMERALDA,"
Capt. THEBAUD, will be de- spatched for the above Port
on Tuboval, the 8th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
A. MAOG, HEATON. Hongkong, May 4, 1877.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HANKOW (DIRECT.)
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The Steamer
"BRAEMAR CASTLE" will be despatched for the above. Port "on or about the
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
made by Messrs JANES HOWDEN & Co., under special inspection. She was con- structed to carry a large Cargo on a light draft of water and is well adapted for the Philippine, China, or Japan trade. She 5th Instant. underwent general Repairs in 1875, when New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complete outfit were supplied by the HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, and in March of the present year her Engines and Boiler were thoroughly overhauled. DIMENSION-Length between Perpendi- culars, 170 feet. "Beam, 20 feet 3 inches, Depth of Hold from Ceiling to Main Deck, 9 feet ō inches. Height from Main Deck to under side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 41 inchos.
Gross TONNAGE,-560 Tone. CLAS.-Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds. Ria.--Brig Rigged.
Cato CAPACITY.About 1,000 picals, or
625 tons Measurement (40 fest.) DHAFT.-Light 9 feet: Loaded 124 feet. STEED.-Eight knots on consumption of 84
to tons of coals per 24 hours. BUNKER CAFAUITY,—75 tons coals. CABIN.-Under Awning Deck aft; saloon,- pantry and five state rooms, with accom. inodation for 13 rst-class passengers..
MACHINERY.
ENGINE.A pair of Howdon's patant High and Low pressure Engines of 90. Haree Power nominal; High Pressure Cylinder 25 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 40 inches in diameter: Stroke 30 inches.. PROPELLER.-Bessemer Steel of 4 Blades,
with One Spare Set of Blades, WINCH.--One Steam Winch with Donkey
Boiler on Deck, ・・・ Boitzt.-One Horizontal Tubular Boller 11 feet diameter, with,8 Furnaces, tasted for a working pressure of 60 pounds.
MORRIS & RAY. Hongkong, March 29, 1877..
FOR SALE.
A MARINE ENGINE of 20 Horse Power Nominal, High and Low Pressure, with Extra SunZion CONDERKER and. TUBULAN BOILER Consumption, 2 Tons por 24 Hours.
The Engine is quite new; tas manufac tured by Messrs Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton, and is now deposited in the Godown of the late firm of Russell & Sturgis, Manila.
Fartibulars may be obtained on applica tion to
MORRIS & BAY, Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
TOW READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTOREBRE DIAFECT. Part L A to K, with Introduction, Bots! 8vg, pp. 202.-By ERNENT JOHN ETEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two DOL‡ÃÉS AND A HALF.
To be had from "Tessra LANE, CELYTURU &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Messrs Keily & Watsu, Shanghal
Hongkong, February B, 1877,
Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
FOR COOKTOWN.
The British Stoanter
"JUAN," Capt. Srock, will have imme- diate despatch as `bove.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
'VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1877..
--FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY.
The French Steamer
“GUNGA,"
Captain GARCEAU, will load here for the above Ports, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE & Co. Hongkong, April 27, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Bark
**TERESA," CEBADA, Muster, will be de- spatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 4, 1877.
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FOR LONDON, The 41 British Ship
"LALLA ROOKH,”- HENDER, Master; will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, April 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Clipper Ship
LEUCADIA," MEARNS, Master, will load bere and have quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The A1 Clipper Ship
***NVASSA,**** CABRIOUR, Master, will have quick despatoh as above,
For Freight, apply to
WE PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 11, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
THOMAS LORD," HALL, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Ship
"NEW ERA,
SAYER, Master, will load here and will have quloir despatol.
For Freight, apply to
YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co..
Hongkong, April 27, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 American Bark
"ALBERT RUSSELL," Captain CARYEE, will load here band will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 American Bark
"LOSETTA MONEIL," BROWN, Master, will load here Lad will navo immediate de
Best Juve,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 14, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The Russian Bark
"RURIK," BURGELAND, Master, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, April 5, 1877.
Notices to Consigneos.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE S. S. Argentino, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Cadoraigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yoko. hamia unless notice to the contrary is given before 3 p.m. To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 6th Proximo will bo subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 30, 1877,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
8. 8, MEIKONG.
NOTICE. ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Buphrata and Delta, from London,
In connection with the above Steamer, are heroby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rink at the Company's Godowns, whenes delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is reveived from the Con- signees, before 2 o'clock To-DAY, request- Ing it to be landed hero.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tues- DAY, the 8th Inst., at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
H. DU POUEY,
Rongkong, May 2, 1877.
Agent,
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Not Responsible for Debts.
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Debt contracted by the Officers or Crow Owners will be Responsible for any
of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour :---
Rosa, American 3-m. sohooner, Capt. C. W. Hansen.-Aruhold, Karberg & Co.
ROSETTA MONEIL, American barque, Captain Brown.-Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
NYASEA, British ship, Captain W. S. Garriock. Douglas Lapraik & Oo.
TULLOCHGORUM, British 3 m.. ashooner, Captain Mason. Wieler & Co.
NELSON, British steamer, Capt. Thomaz Staples Jardine, Mathieson & Co.
HANNAH LAW, British ship, Captain B | Greig,-P, & 0, 5, N. Co,
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