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THE

CHINA

Established February, 184

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXXIII, No. 4375.

號十月七年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAB, 8, Clements Laine,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80,

M

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE,

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Cornhill. GORDON & Boron, Ludgate R. D. MOSS and Mr H, JOHNSTON have This Day been ADMITTED Cirous, B. C. BATES, HENDY & Cay 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & PANTHERS in the Firm of THOS, HOWARD

·Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Strest. &Co., Merchants, London and Hongkong.

THOR. HOWARD & Oo, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nor-

Hongkong, July 9, 1877. sau Street. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Gondor & Geron, Mal -bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally Bay BA, dan Fran-

citro.

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CHINA-Stafow, QUELSH & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Forchow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KILY & WALSH, Manila, U. EKIESKER & Co. Masco, In A. på Gråga,

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1877. .

Intimations,

CEALED TENDERS will be Received the Undersigned until Noon on “1729] SATURDAY, the 14th Instant, for Building A FIRE ENGINE HOUSE, at H. M. NAVAL YARD.

Plan and Specification may be seen and THE Undersigned has been Appointed further information obtained on Applica

AGENT at this Port for Axe Bootlon. TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUR ANCE COMPANY (LIMITED),

W. H.. NOTLEY. Hongkong, June 6, 1877.

NOTICE.

ان

Y Mutual Consent, the Firm of

DISSOLVED on This Day.

B'FHEARNS, BODATE & Co. has been

R. FREERKS,! G. C. F. RODÁTZ, Hongkong, June 30, 1877.

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. Hofprus, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-F. D. BasBoor, Esq.

E. R. BELILTOB, Eaq,

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

Hon, W. KESWICK.

A. McIVER, Esq.

WILHELM REINERS,

Eng.

|ED. Tobin, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKION, Esq.

Manager.

Shanghai Ewen CamBBON, Esq. LONDON BANERS --London and County Bank.

HONGKONG,

INTERNAT ALLOWED

Current Deposit Ansount at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits ;----

For 3 months, 2 per sent, per KUIRI.

6

31

1 per cent.

., 12

"

J

6 per cent. 19 Local Brús DISCOUNTEE,

Credits granted on syproved Securities, | and every description of Banning and Exchange business transsuted,

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, Indla, Australia, Amerles, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

No, 1, Queen's Read East,

Offices of the Corporation,

Hongkong, March 20, 1876

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

CAPITAL.......

.£800,000.

RESERVE FUND,...............................................£110,000,

BANKERS,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

JOHN BREMNER,

Naval Storekeeper.

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Hongkong, July 2, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

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Intimations.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER M OF COMMERCE.

NOTICE.

[THE POST of SECRETARY will be

come Vacant on 'lat August next. Applications, addressed to the CHAIRMAN, will be Received up to Neon, of the 21st July, prox. Salary, $1,500 per Annum.

Hongkong, June 25, 18771 272

„ARSE NOTICE:GNE

DAPHNE," must be sent in to the LL CLAIMS against British Ship Undersigned batore Noon on WEDNES DAY, the 11th Instant, or they will not be recognized

GRADMEYER & Co.,

jyll

Hongkong, July 9, 1877.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Eleventh Ordinary MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the HSDAY, TO Vistoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 31st Instanty at 8 o'clock p.m., for the par- Bore and Statement of port of the Dire tors of accounts to 30th April last, and of declaring Dividends...

Undersigned, Establishing them. selves This Day as SHIPUHAND. LERS and GENERAL STOKEKEEPERS under the Style and Firm of RoODATZ & Co., have taken over the Business of the late Firm of FREEBES, RODATZ & Do

G. U. F. RODATZ. O. KOCH. Hongkong, July 2, 1877.

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NOTICE. HAVE This Day Established myself

SHIPBROKER,

ROBERT DROSS.

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Hongkong, June 25, 1877,

For Sale.

AERATED WATERS,

IN

CODD'S PATENT GLASS STOP PERED BOTTLES.

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ROM the 1st July, the Price of all

kinds of AERATED WATERS will be only

FORTY CENTS Per Dozen. SARSAPARILLA WATER, 75 Cents per Dozen.

ED. CHASTEL 2, Wyndham Street, opposite the BONGBONG CLUB.

Hongkong, June 30, 1877.

FOR SALE,

The Transfer BOOKB of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to 31st Instant, both days inclusive,

1591

By Order,

W. H RAY,

Secretary. Hongkong, July 9, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

N Extraordinary MEETING of the A SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the Blat Instant, at 8.30 p.m., in order to take into consideration a Special Resolution to add a Regulation to the existing Articles of Association of the Company, authorizing tbs Company so far to modify the conditions

DENTAL NOTICE.

STOUTS Consulting and Operating and after the 28th of May,· Dr. KUOMS will be on the Ground Floor of the HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS

Hongkong, May 26, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE,

R. ROGERS has Returned to Hong-

每日十三月五年丑丁

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship..

BEYISSO,”\'

Capt. S. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the above Ports

qn WEDNESDAY, the 11th Instant, at Noon.datada"

For Freight or Passage, apply to MIJN DOUGLAS LÁPKAIK 4,06. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

-CALCUTTA:

The British Steamship

ABRATOON ARDAR," Captain A. B. MACTAVISH, will leave this for the above POILS UN SATURDAY Next, the 14th Inst..

Despatches will close at 2.80 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agenta, Hongkong, July 6, 1677.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

- CALCUTTA. bok The Steamship

VENICE,"

Capt. RODE, will leave for the above Ports on SATUR-

Dong, and will be ready to Receive DAY, the 14th Instant, at 3 p.m.

Patients on MONDAY, June 25th,

-Office, No. 7, Arbuthnot Rond. Hongkong, June 20, 1677.

THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE: COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE Undersigned having been Appoint AGENTgolave ove Company ed at HONGKONG and FOCCHOW, are prepared to accept Risks and Issue Policles by any First-Class Steamers, at current rates, Payable either here, in LONDON, in LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the EAST,

BIRLEY & Co., Agents,

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Hongkong, May 21, 1877.

NOTICE

contained in its Memorandum of Associa tion, as by subdivision of its existing Shares to divide its Capital into Shares of smaller anotint than is fixed by its Memorandum of Association, In accordance with the Administratrix of the late G. B. MRS. G. B. FALCONER, Widow and visions of Sections XX and XXI of "The Companies' Ordinance 1877.”

By Order,

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W. H. RAY,

Secretary,

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FALCONER (sole and only Partner of the Firm of GEORGE FALUUNER & Co., Watch Manufacturers Jewellers, &o, &, Hong- kong), and Mr MATTHEW FALCONER, Brother of the Deceased, beg respectfully to intimate that they have agreed to CON- TINUE the BUSINESS so long carried on by the late Mr FALCONER.

In making this announcement, they have pleasure in stating that they have made high reputation formerly enjoyed by the Firm, will be maintained in its entirety in all its branches.goog

CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s will be CLUSED from the Company such arrangements that the efficiency and

Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.

FOR SALE.

THE

the 16th to the 28th Instant, both days inclusive.

A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, July 2, 1877..

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONTH FOR THE TRAN 1876.

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A 60 Large Stone Bottles, 30 por ac0HAREHOLDERS in the above Office Sara requested to in the above Office

FOLLINARIS in Cases of

WIELER & Co.

Hongkong, July 4, 1877.

1911 nignod with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nett Frofits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will

NOW READY, Mag CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE KONG grants Drafts on London and A. CANTONESS DIALECT Part L,

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG

THE

Price: Two DOLLARS" AND A HALF.

the Chief Commercial places in Europe and A to E, with Introduction. Royal 8vo, the East; buys and receives for collection pp. 2024By ERNST JOHN ETTEL, Ph.D. Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds Tübingen. of Banking and Exchange Business.

Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De- posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application,

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

WILHELM CARL ENGEL

MBRECHT FOX FUSTAU, Junior,

and Mr CONRAD, MUNROE DONNER, have been admitted Partners in our Firm from the First of January, 1877.

WM. PUSTAD & Co. Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai,

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Hongkong, April 16, 1877.

NOTICE,

ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEFFARD, IRON

and Bir M. W. GREID, are author riced to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mr. F. "F. ELWELL at Amoy.

EUSSELL & Co

Chica, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE,

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To be had from Messrs LANE, ÜBAWFORD

& Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Meanre KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal

Hongkong, February 8, 1877,

intimations,

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE. Twenty-second Ordinary Half-

Yoarly MEETING of BEARE HOLDERS in the Company will be Held at the Offlos of the Company, No, 80 A, Queen's Road, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th July instant, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of Receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend, and electing Directore and Auditora.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

P. A. DA DOSTA Becretary.

Hongkong, July 3, 1877.

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TR. F. O. DITTMER is authorised to HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO Msign our Firm per Frocuraties

BANDER & Co.

Hongkong, Jaue 25, 1877.

NOTICE.

MR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the BUSINESS of my Urvice, during my

Temporary Absence from the Colony,

E. B. CAIRNS,

Surveyor to Total Oflaui,

and Lloyds Register of Shipping.

3. Club Chambers,

Hongsung, March 17, 1877,

TE

STEAMBOAT COMPANY;

· LIMITED.

NOTICE,

"

be subsequently admitted.

CA 1'T JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

al dealeka dni Generál Agents. :!-

Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

NOTICE

sel

THE Undersigned regret to inform their that In consequence of the

VERY GREAT ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, they will be compelled TO RAISE the Price of their First Quality BREAD One Gent per Pound, Commencing from the 1st July, 1877.

HONGKONG AND CHINA BAKERY CO., D LIMITED. LANE, ORAWFORD & CO., My General Managers, DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Hongkong, June 21, 1877.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 72.

CHINA SEA.

FootRo District. Pihintah Harbour Rock.

NOTICE is hereby given that Captain NWILLIAMS, of Mesa BUTTERFIELD

نوسنت.

and EWICE's Steamer the CHEFOO," which & Leary Sea at Bood was breaking observed on the 24th May last, a Rook on in mid-channel at the entrance to Pilguan Harbour. The inlet, off the South end of Chinyuan Island, bore from the Rock W. by N and Pingfoong Rock Point, to the West of Fingloong Island, bors. N. by E. magnetio. This information has been re

IEE Tranter BOOKS of the Company Seived from Mr W. Handyside TAFF,

will be CLOSED from the 19th to 1948. Mo Registrar of Shippin the 26th day of July instant, both days By order of the Inspector General- of

fanfaded.

By Order of the Board of Birectors.

·PA DA COSTA,

Betretary.

ABI

Hongkong, July 8, 1977.

M, HENDERSON," Engineer-in-Chief

Imperial Maritime Customs,

Engineer's Office, 1720 Shang440, Sune 25, 1877,

The Stock, as litherto, will consist of EVERY ARTICLE of the BEST QUALITY and WORKMANSHIP, and they hope to be favour- ed with a continuance of that pattonage which was so liberally extended to the late Mr FALCONER, and, in soliciting such, dó efforts will be wanting to inspire that con- fidence on the part of Customers

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

EN JARDINE, MATHERON & Co. Hongkong, July 6, 1877.

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FOR MANILA.

The Steamship,

"ESMERALDA," Captain THEBAUD, will have immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to av

A. MÃO. HEATON. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.

FOR FOOCHOW. The Steamship.

“MECCA,” Captain Jousson, will have immediate despatch for the

above-Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MAG. HEATON, Hongkong, July 5, 1877.

FOR YOKOHAMA, ··· The British Steamer "LOTUS," Captain MONARE, will leave for the above Port on or about the 14th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 5, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark:

.

-** STANFIELD" having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have

which was to marked feature in the which was so marked a feature in the quick despatch.

The Business will be carried on in the old Premises nnder the same, Name and Style as hitherto, viz.,

GEORGE FALCONER & Co. Hongkong, July 2, 1877. 12 May

20

THOROUGH CORRESPONDENT

And ARITHMETICIAN Desires in

ENGAGEMENT.

"Activity, care of this Office. Hongkong, May 25, 1877.

Auctions.

SPANISH CONSULATE.

T10 be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, at Tthe Offices of the Marine Department, Manila, on the 6th day of September next, at 10 o'clock M., the Spanish War Vossela "BERENGUELA", AND "CIROE" (declared by the Government useless for further bervice"),

Conditions of Sale, Inventory, Form of Tender, and all other Particulars respecting the above, can be obtained at the Offces of this Consulate,

The upset Prices of the Vessels will be for the

Frigate "BERENGUELA”........ $20,028.95 Corvette "Cinta".$ 6,278.27 and no offer will be received which does not atceed these amounts."

A. FARAUDO,

Consul for Spain. Hongkong, June 12, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

712

TOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

*** The Eastern and Australian Mail Stent's Co.'s Steamer

"SUMERSE

will be despatched as above,

from SINGAPORE on or about the Sard Inst. For Freight, apply to the Undenigned, who are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agenta.

Hongkong, July 7, 1877.

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For Freight, apply to

·RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 20, 1877.

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FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Schooner

“PANOLA,"

LUNT, Master, will load-here for the above Port; and will have

early despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL' & Co, Hongkong, Jane 23, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 British Barque

**FORMOSA,"

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►P. HYLAND, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1877.

PRICE, $24 FER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 4 1 American Ship

THOMAS LORD,” HALL, Master, will load here. and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN ✯ 0%, Hongkong, April 26, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Fort, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0.. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 British Clipper Ship

"GRYFE,"

T. ROBERTS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have qulok despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1877.

fotices to Consignees

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

T

THES. 8. Atalanta, PETERSEN, Master, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Under signed and stored in their Godowas, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary is given before 4pm. To-day. ---

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 13th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agent.

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FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

THE 8. S. Lorne havlug arrived, Cor- signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their rink and stored by the Undersigned in their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained, 3

Optional Cargo will be forwarded. to Japan, unless noilee to the contrary is given before 10a.m. on Monday, the 9th Instant

Cargo remaining undelivered aftor the 13th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been affected Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Őà,

Agents.

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Hongkong, July 7, 1877. FROM YOKOHAMA, HIOGO AND NAGASAKI.

THE

THE S. 8. Migin having arrived, Con- signess of Cargo aro hereby requestsd

to send their Bills of Lading for counter> signature to the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo Impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense, a p

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agento

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Hongkong, July 7, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8. 8. PEI HO.

NOTICE. JONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. B. Indus, from London, in connec dyldtion with the above Steamor, are hereby lu

formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rink at the Company's Godowne, whenes delivery may be obtained, Immediately after landing.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship * "HIGHLANDER

HUTCHINSON, Master, will load here and will have quick de

spatob;

For Fraight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 1'British Ship

“HANNAH LAW,” ROBERT GREIG, Master, will load bere, and will have quick

despatch apply to

For Freight,

- VOGEL HAGEDOEN & 06." Hongkong, June 2, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship

“MATCHLESS"

10. Davis; Master, will load for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 05. Hongkong, June 20, 1877.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Can signes, before To-DAY, at 11 am, zequests lug it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by the Undoraigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed aftor SATU DAY, the 14th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insuranes has been affected.

H. Du FOUEY, Agent.

Hongkong, July, 1877.,

BRITISH BARK ENID, FROM LONDON.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abovs- named Vezel are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take lií. mediate delivery of their Goods.

Ved will be landed and stored at Con. Cargo impeding the discharge of the

signess' risk and expense.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca,

Agents,

Hongkong, July 7, 1877.