THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4349.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Otrous, E. C. BATES, HINDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Coy 150 & 154, Leadenhall: Strest, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-
eau Street,
號九月六年七十七百八千一英
Auctions.
PUBLIC AVOTION
OF
ENGLISH AN UNONIAL, MADE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
A SPLENDID GRAND CONCERT
PIANO.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW To sell by Public Auction,
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney. BAN FRANCISCO and Amorient Porta
cisco,
generally:-BRAK & BLACK, San Fran- CHINA:-Seatow, QUELON & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, Hoax & Co. Shanghai, LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and ET & WALEH. Manila, C. Eximssex & Co. Macao, L. A. Di Ĝraga.
Banks.
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars, ∙KasaRVE FUND, 500,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. HOFPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Bassook, Esq.
B. B. BRLILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINESS,
W. EL FORBES, Esq.
Esq,
Bon. W. KESWICK,ED, TOBIN, Esq. A. Molves, Esq.
CHINY MANAGNE.
Honghong,..
THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. Manager,
Shanghel, EVEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS---London and County
Bunk b
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÁLLOWED
of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balanov,
On Fixed Deposita :-
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per aaNUM,
por cent, **
6
tr
13
99
12
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PI
#
5 per cent. *
LOOAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Oradits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the thief Commerslal places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Offoes of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bari, Hongkong, March 29, 1876.
• CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL..... RESERVE FUND,..
BANKERS.
....£800,000. .£110,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG- KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial placas in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Billa discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De- posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application,
Auctions.
·PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, on
MONDAY.
the 11th June, 1877, (or Private Sale before the Day of Sale), at 2 p.m.
The well-known Tavern caled the -"STAR TAVERN," sicuated in Queen's Road West, No. 200, with FÜRNI TURE, FIXTURES, LIQUORS,
&c.
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TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. QUEDES, JR., Auctioneer.
jell Hongkong, May 26, 1877.
PUBLIC AUCTION, 1. Undersigned has received in- structions from H. M. Naval Store- keeper, to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
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the 13th day of June, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., at H. M. NAVAL YARIŞMA
SUNDRY CONDEMNED NAVAL and VICTUALLING STORES, and
PROVISIONS.
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ON
SATURDAY the 16th day of June, 1877, at 2 p.m., at No. 5, Chancery Lane,
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of a Gentleman leaving the Colony, Consisting of: English-made Covered Couches and Chairs, Drawing- room Marble-top Centre and Side Tables, Engravings, Curtains.
Detablished February,
1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.'
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1877,2 mm 15
For Sale
FOR SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. tave just COFE, BROTHERS & Co.'s TOBACCOS A
Received an Invoice of
and CIGARETTES.-
COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD,
Corr's BRISTOL BIRD'S EYE... COPE'S SMOKING MIXTURE,
COPE'S PEERLESS CIGARETTES.
Core's BOUQUET CIGARETTES. COPE'S FAIRY CIGARETTES...
COPE'S FANCY BRILLIANTS,
COFE'S WHIFFS. Hongkong, May 25, 1877.
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Dining Table, Whatnots, Side Boards,ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having Chairs, Dinner and Dessert Services, Plated and Glassware, Bedsteads, Ward. robes, Chest of Drawers, Marble top Washstanda, Toilet Tables and Glasses Cheval Glass, &o, &c.
Also,
A Grand Concert PIANO, in splendid condition, by COLLARD & COLLARD, late the Property of the "City Hall."
Seo Catalogues.
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. GUEDES, JR., Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 4, 1877.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON BOREW STEAMER ** ALBAY."
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in 1872 by Messrs DOBBIE & Ca, under spedal survey of LLOYDS', and Her MACHINERY AND BOILER 'wore made by Messrs JAMER 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 underwent general Repairs in 1876, when New SAILS, RIGGING, and a complete
were supplied by the HONGKONG AND WHAMPO DOCE DOMY ANY ON KOMA of the present year her Engines and Boller were thoroughly overhauled.
DIMENSIONS-Length between Perpendi culars, 170 feet. Beam, 26 feet 3 inches, Depth of Floid from Colling to Main Deck, 9 feet 5 inches. Height from Main Deck to under side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 4 inches.
GROSS TONNAGE.-550 Tons, CLASS.-Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds. Rio-Brig Rigged.
'
CARGO CAPACITY-About 9,000 piculs, or
625 tons Moasurement (40 faet.S DRAFT-Light 9 feet: Loaded 12 feet. SPEED-Eight knots on consumption of 81
to 9 tons of coals per 24 hours. BUNKER CAPACITY:-75 tons coala. CABIN.Under Awning Dock aft; saloon, pantry and five state rooms, with accor, modation for 12 first-class passengers.
MACHINERY
been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Mesars M. B. FOSTER & SONS, (CHIEF AGENTS in ENGLAND for Mesara BASS &Co.,) are prepared to Supply ALE and STOUT of their Bottling at 88 per Case of 3 doz quarts, and $10.50 per Case of 6 doa, pints.
The Superior Quality of this BEER is
undoubted, and L. C. & Oo, confidently recommend it.
Hongkong, May 28, 1877.
FOR SALE,
Intimations.
NOTICE
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
MONCIAL GENERAL MEETING of
the above mentioned CLUB,' will be Held at THE BOAT HOUSE, on MONDAY Next, 11th Instant, at 5 p.m. dekler.
AN DUDLEY C. TRAVERS,
How Secy,
V.R. O.
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PIANOS, Etc.
TUNED AND REPAIRED,
BT
BAMA HAHN, Care of Messre: LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
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Messis Oxas, J. Gaure & Co. A Hongkong, June 8, 1877.
NOTIOK
THE BANKRUPTCY ACT 1809.
In the AMOY COURT of Bankruptcy holden at ́AMOY, FRIDAY, 1st June, 1877
In the matter of proceedings for Liquida
tion by arrangement or composition. with. Creditors Instituted by Joan THOMAS ALBERT ÅLEXANDER, of Amoy.
P
TOTICE is hereby given that a First
1628 N General MEETING, OF THE CRE
ENRIOT & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche Dry,"
TH. ROEDERER & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
Carte Blanche.
JOHN DURAND & Co.'s CLARETS and
WHITE WINES.
Published every Evening.
日八十月四年
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, › VIA PORIS OF CALL.
The German Steamship
"FERONIA,"
STULTZ, Manter, will be de- spatched as above on or about
the 13th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU1⁄4& Co.,
Agents S. S. Feronia. Hangkong, June 4, 1877.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TIBRE," Comdt, DE GIRARD, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail
H. DE POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, June 7, 1877.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
**HOOGLY;"
DITORS of the above-named Person has béen summoned to be Held at the Office of Her Majesty's Consul, Amoy, on the Twentieth Day of June, at Two o'clock in HAI shortly after her arrival from Europe. the Afternoon precisely.
GEO. PHILLIPS,
Registrar,
Dated at Amoy,
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STARTUP & KENTER'S PORTS and this, Second day of June, 1877.
SHERRIES. MOULLON & Co.'s COGNACS, 1,2,3 Stars.THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE BLANOHY FRERES & Co.'s CUÚÑAOS..
JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co. Hongkong, April 9, 1877.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Undersigned having been Appoint iyeed AGENTS of the above Company
Undersigned THA Norge has been Appointed TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUR- ANOE COMPANY (LIMITED).
W, H. Hongkong, June 6, 1877.
NOTICE,
TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW, are prepared to accept Risks and Ineue Policles by any. First-Class Steamers, at current rates Payable either here, in LONDON, in LIVERPOOL, or at the principar Forts INDIA and the EAST.
BIRLEY & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
N
DENTAL NOTICE,
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Dr.
STOUTS Consulting and Opera: KOOMS will be on the Ground Floor the HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS
Hongkong, May 26, 1877,
THE "FIFESHIRE,”
Fond Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho rized to Sign the uama of our Firm per Proonration at Foochow, and Mr F. F.Wthe 1st Instaut, purporting to be ELWELL at Amoy.
China, June 1, 1877.
RUSSELL & Co.
NOTICE.
-
ITH Reference to the Notice Dated
Comdt. DE LA MAROELLE, Will be despatched for SHANG.
E. ĐỦ POUHY Agent.
Hongkoug, June 7, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 British Ship
"STRACATERO,”
J. T. MILLAR, Mastor, will load here for the above Port,
and will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 1, 1877.
FOR HONOLULU. The A1 American Bark "HARRIET N. CARLTON," G. T. HARKNESS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
· RUSSELL & Oo, Hongkong, June 1, 1877.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE The A1 American Barque
"HELENA,"
Captain SNOW, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, May 10, 1877.
RUSSELL & Co.
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Notices to Consignees,
FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
Argyll arrived FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOOT. Argut having servofago
The British Steamer
"HOLYROOD”
will have immediate despatch
for the above Porta.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 7, 1877. D
despatch.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"HANNAH LAW;" ROBERT GREIG, Master, will load here, and will have quick
For Freight, spply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1877,.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 British Clipper Ship
"GRYFE
T. ROBERTS, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
Bigned by ROBERT GHEIO, I hereby give Notice that I am the lawfully appointed, del and legally constituted Master of the above Vessel, that I have never been displaced from my command nor done any act render have ing myself liable to be so displaced, and WR WILHELM CARL ENGEL that I repudiate and deny the right of the MBRECHT VON PUSIAU, Junior, to zich notice and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER, have been admitted Partners in our Firm from the First of January, 1877.
WM, PUSTAU & Co, V Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai. Hongkong, April 16, 1877. jy16
NOTICE
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1877.
He, GREIG, is Master of the Ship Hannal Law, which does not belong to the same Owners as the Fifeshire, and had no autho rity for publishing auch notice. All Debta due in respect of the Fifeshire will be duly discharged by me, and I paution the public from being misled by the unauthorized and wholly unwarranted Notice in question, which so far from protecting the Owners of spate the Fifeshire is calculated to prejudice their
Hongkong, 4th day of June, 1877.
M. R. NESS, Master of the British Ship Fifeshire,
W. BALL
ENGINE.A pair of Howden's patent High and Low pressure Engines of 90 Home Power nominal; High Pressure Cylinder 25 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 45 R. EDWARD BURNIE Will Conduct the inches in diameter: Stroke 80 inches. PROPELLER,Bessemer Steel of 4 Blades,
with One Spare Set of Blades. WINCH.--One Steam Wisch with Donkey
Boiler on Deck,
interests. M BUSINESS of my UFFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
BOILER-One Horizontal Tubular Boller 11 feat diameter, with 8 Furnaces, tested for a working pressure of 60 pounds.
MORRIS & RAY, Hongkong, March 20, 1877.
FOR SALE.
MARINE ENGINE of 20 Horse A Tower Nominal, High and Lo Pressure, with Extra SURFACE CONDEREEN and TestLas Boites, Consumption, Tous por 24 Hours,
The Ensino is quite new; was manufac tured by Mosers Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton, and is now deposited In the Godown of the late Arm of Russell & Sturgis, Manila.
Particulars may be obtained on applica tion to
MORRIS & RAY, Hongkong, March 29, 1877.
FOR SALE
R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Office, and Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
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ON and after the 16th day of November, 1876, and until farther notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN SARY will be carried on by the Under- digued.
WM, CRUICKSHANK, Managin Hongkong, November 21, 1876,
Intimations.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
-1876.
CUTLER PALMER & Co.'. SHAREHOLDERS in the shove Office
Colebrated Brands of WINEG and SPIRITS, --- Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 31, 1876.
A
NOW READY, OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro
202-By ERMENT JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexicat Dollars weighed at 7, 1, 7.4 All Lots, with all faults and errors of PP. description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer....
J. M. ARMSTRONG, DE
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 3, 1877.
jela
Price: Two Dollars and a Hatt. To be had from Mesara LANE, CRAWFURD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijaad Masers KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 6, 1877.
are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, In order that the distribution of the Nett Profie reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st August text, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
Bel
CHINA DISPENSARY.
For
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 American Ship
"HIGHLANDER,” HEXCRINSON, Master, will load here and will have quick de
Freight, apply to
- VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4 1 British Ship
"MADURA,” STANTON, Master, will load here and will have immediate
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TORTER OF DRUGS, OFEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES, TOILET | despatch.
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI
For Freight, apply to CINES AND PERFUMES,
Frescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Danton Steamer's Wharf, Bongkong, July 18, 1876
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1877, -100
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR AMOY.
The Steamship
"EMUY"
Captain F. BLANDO, will be d-spatched for the above Port
on or about the 10th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
FOOK MOW LOONG & Co.
011 Hongkong, June 4, 1877.
Spares FOR SAIGON, AS
The British Steamer
"MACGREGOR," Captain NYWELE will be de spatched for the above Port on TUESDAY Next, the 13th instant, at
THOROUGH CORRESPONDENT 4 P... and ARITHMETICIAN Desires an ENGAGEMENT.
"Activity," care of this Office Bongkong, May 30, 1977,
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
AH YON Hongkong, June 9, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship.
"THOMAS LORD," HALL, Master, will load here and will havò quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, RAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
NEW ERA," BAYER, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, Aprli #7, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The American Ship
FLEETWING" GUEST, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampoa, and have quick despatch for the above Fort
For Freight, apply to
DAZOLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, May 25, 1877,
by her are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned, and to take immediate deli- very of their Gooda
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at. Consignoos risk and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
jell Hongkong, June 4, 1877,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
THE 8. S. Glengle, having arrived from The abave Ports, Consignese of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Hoats delivery may be obtained.
Uptional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary is given before 10 a.m. To-morrow.
Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has beczi effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenti.
Hongkong, June 4, 1877,
jell
FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA
THE
THE S. 8. Japan, having arrived from
the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo by her aro hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, 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.
Agente,
Hongkong, June 5, 1877.
BARQUE CHINAMAN, FROM LONDON.
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MAIS Vessel having arrived, Consignees Tof Cargo are requested to read in thete
Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to saka immediato delivery of their Goods.
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con." signees' risk and expenas.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Agents
Hongkong, May 21, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. AMAZONE,
NOTICE:
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per B B
ONE
Indus, from London, are here in formed that their Goods are belug landed and stored at, their rick at the Company's Godowns, whenics delivery may be obtained. immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before Today, the 20th Inst., ah Noon, requesting it to be landed here,
Blils of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remalulag unclaimed after Mon FAX, the 4th June, at Boon, will be ambjent to rent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effected,
H. DU POURY,
1830 Hongkong, May 99, 1877,
Agent,
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