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THE

CHINA

Established

1845.

February edu

With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and

Von. XXXIII. No. 4378. 琥三十月七年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

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

Lombard Street, GEORGE SZERET, 10, Cornhill, Goarox & Gozos, Ludgate Oirou, E. C. BATHS, HERDY & Cou 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas

sau Street,

Notlees of Firms.

NOTICE.

R. D. MOSS and Mr H. JOHNSTON DE

This Day been ADMITTED PARTNERS in the Firm of THOS. HOWARD & Co., Merchants, London and Hongkong.

THOS. HOWARD & Cộ””

Hongkong, July 9, 1877.

NOTICE.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte

generally:-BEAN & BLACK, Ban Fran-TIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSUE-

CHINA-Siatow, QUILOR & CAMPERLA, Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLS & 0%. Foodhow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai LAW, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kritr

THE

Undersigned has been Appointed AGENT at this Port for THE Posi-

ANCE COMPANY (LIMITED).

W. H. NOTLEY, UNDER

Hongkong, June 6, 1877.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1877.

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

RELIABLE,

DE

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to tenefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack

Suits at law have been instituted ages.

MAIL.

Shipping List." Published every Evening.

日三初月六年丑丁

Intimations.

CEALED TENDERS will be Received by the Undersigned until Noon on SATURDAY, the 14th Instant, for Building A FIRE ENGINE HOUSE, at E. M NAVAL YARD, 158 10 240 99. Pian and Specification may be éten and further information obtained on Applica loo

JOHN BREMNER,

Naval Storekeeper!

Hongkong, July 2, 1877.

NOTICE

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Intimations,

NOTICE.

the British banque

"PENRITH," must be sent in to

the Undersigned before Noon of SATUR DAY, the 14th Instant, or they will not be recognized.

MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 12, 1877. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

NOTICE

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HE POST of SECRETARY will be

& WALSH, Manila, C. HX1NDIEN & U** | | FREEBES, RODATE & Co. has bee against the MAKSUS AND PUROKABERS OF THE Underålgried regret to inform that will be Received up to. Noon of the 21st

Macao, In &i da Graça.

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. REBBE FURL, 500,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DINESTORS, Chairman-EL. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINESS,

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

Hon. W. Kaw108,

A. MOIVER, Esq.

Esq

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Bay,

Manager,

EVEN CAMERON, Esq.

LONDON BARKERS.-London and County

Shanghai,

Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

Y Mutual Consent, the Firm of

DISSOLVED on This Day,

R. FREERKS.

G. O. F. RODATZ. Hongkong, June 30, 1877.

these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G CO. PATENTS THE Undersigned, Establishing Twolves This 10a, Establimare stamped on the top of the can.

802

LERS and GENERAL STOREKEEPERS under the Style and Firm of RODATZ & Co., have taken over the Business of the late Firm of FAZEERS, RODATE & Co.

G. C. F. RODATZ. C. KOCH. Hongkong, July 2, 1877.

NOTICE HAVE This Day Established myself.

BS SHIPBROKER.

ROBERT DROSS," Hongkong, June 25, 1877.

I

For Sale.

AERATED WATERS,

IN

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CODD'S PATENT GLASS STOP- PERED BOTTLES.

TROM the 1st July, the Price of all- Current Depoalt Accounts at the rakende of AERATED WATERS Opera per acum as the daily

balance.

On Fixed Deposits :-

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per saZUM.

B

12

4 per cent.

23

"I

6 per sentit

LOCAL BILLs Discounted. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bausing and Exabango business transacted.

Drafts, granted in London, and the chief: Commeralal places in Europe, India, Australia, Amsorios, Chin's and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

No, I, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

Ofess of the Corporation,

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & OHINA.

CAPITAL...

RESERVS FUND......

BANKERS.

.£800,000. $110,000,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection

Bills of Exchange i and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

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

M

Notices of Firms.

NOTION

R. WILHELM CARL ENGEL BRECHT VON PUSTAU, Junior, and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER have been admitted Partners in our Firm from the First of January, 1877. mi

WM, PUSTAU & Co.,

·Hongkang, Canton, Bhanghat,

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FIROM

NOTICE

will be only

FOR SALE.

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co.j

-80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Street,

NEW YORK, U. 8. A. jy11]

W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.

TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI OINES AND PERFUMES,

Prescriptions Dlupensed with Carefulness,

And Prompt Attention.

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to EE SIR ARTHUR KENEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to

FORTY CENTS Per Dozen. SARSAPARILLA_WATER, 75 Cents per Dozen.

ED, OHASTEL, 2, Wyndham Street, opposite the

HONGKONG CLUB. H. L.H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS

jy30 Hongkong, June 30, 1877.

OF RUSSIA, --Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIO OLUS, hand the Largest and Best UTLER PALMER & Co.' Hon of Vlaws of China, Pho- tographie Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of assorted sizes. Ex S. S. Radnorshire a supply of very handsome Excel Albums of Russia and Velvet Covers, assorted sizes. Illuminated Albums for Portraits. Tobacco Pouches, in Shaps of Skulls, Rats, &c, and a nice choice of Gilt Mountings for Frames, die-

Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,

NOW READY. CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I.,

A to K, with Introduction. Royal Byo., pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Pries: Two DOLLARS AND A HAZY. To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai.

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions from Mr J. McDONALD, to sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 24th day of July, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., at the West Point Patent Slip,-

The whole of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, comprising

1 Large Self-acting Circular Saw, with Planing Machine attached Mucdotall & Co., makers,

1 General Joiner, with Tools; Mas donall & Co., makers.

1 Saw Sharpener.

1 Shafting and Pulleys.

1 Treenail Turning Machine, Hydraulic Pampa. Jack Screws, 1 Diving Dress

Rubber and Rubber Belting. Feit. Bellows Drilla A Assorted Iron (Govan Best). Steel Copper Platen, Yellow Metal

TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEFFARD |

and Mr M. W. GREIO, are autho rized to Sign the name of our Firm por Rods Tubes Taps and Dies. An- Procuration at Fooshow, and Mr F.F.vils. Ezwpet at Amoy.

Obins, June 1, 1877.

RUSSELL & Co.

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NOTICE.

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Hongkong, March 28, 1877. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAQ

· STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Customers, 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 Cent per Pound, Commencing from the 1st July, 1877.

HONGKONG AND CHINA BAKERY Co.,

LIMITED

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LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., General Managers. DORABJEE, NOWROJEY, Hongkong, June 21, 1877.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

9431876.

Home Vacant on 1st August next. Applications, addressed to the CHAIRMAN, July, prox. Salary, 31,500 per Annum,

Hongkong, June 26, 1877. THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. MBE Undersigned baving been Appoint-

ed AGENTS of the above Company! at HONGKONG and FOOOHOW, are prepared to sacept 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 CHAREHOLDERS In the above Office TRS. G. B. FALCONER, Widow and are requested to Furnish the Under-stratris of the late . B. signed with a List of their Contribution FALCONER (sole and only Partner of the for the Year ending 31st December, 1876 Firm of GEORGE FALCONEE & Co., Watch in order that the distribution of the Nett Manufacturers, Jewellem, do, &, Hong Profits reserved for Contributors may kong), and Mr MATTHEW FALCONER, arranged. Returns not rendered prior to Brother of the Deceased, beg respectfully the 31st August next, will be adjusted the Office, and no Olaims or Alterations will to lutimate that they have agrood to CON- TINUE the BUSINESS so long carried on be subsequently admitted, m

by the late Mr FALCONER.. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents.

by

del

Hongkong, May 1, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERA THE Eleventh Ordinary MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Viatorin, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 31st Instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur- pose of presenting the Report of the Dires tors and Statement of Accounts to 30th April last, and of declaring Dividends

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

By Order,

W. H. RAT,

Secretary.

jy31 Hongkong, July 9, 1877,- CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N Extraordinary MEETING of the

In making this announcement, they have pleasure in stating that they have made such arrangements that the efficiency and high reputation formerlynjoyed by the Firis, will be maintained in its entirety in all its branches.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping Steamers.

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Boatern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer ***SOMERSET”*

will be despatched as above, from SINGAPORE on or about the 23rd Inst. For Freight, apply to the Undersigned, who are prepared to grant through Bills of

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Lading.

Agents,

Hongkong, July 7, 1877:

Sailing Vessels. FOR AMOY.

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The A1 British Bark

"FUGITIVE" will leave in a few days. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

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Hongkong, July 12, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark

"STANFIELD”.

having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, June 29, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK, The 4 1 American Schooner

"PANOLA,”

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

early despatch.

Fox Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

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Hongkong, June 23, 1877,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 British Barque

"FORMOSA

P. HYLAND, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

The Stock, as hitherto, will consist of EVERY ARTICLE of the BEST QUALITY and WOBESANÇAIT, and they hope to be favour will have carly despatch. For Freight, apply to ed with a continuance of that patronage which was ao liberally extended to the late M FALCONZE, and, in soliciting such, zo efforts will be wanting to inspire that aon- fidence on the part of their Customers which was so marked a feature in the Business as formerly conducted.

The Business will be carried on in the old

Promises nuder the same Name and Style as hitherto, viz.,

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

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K

I WONG HING CHEUNG & Co., COAL MERCHANTE, Have always on hand for Sale every description of COAL at Moderate Prices.

Mr ARTON has been appointed Manager, and all Orders addressed to him at 57, Praya, or to Mr FAT JACK, at 30, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate atten- tion.

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Hongkong, March 19, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

ASHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the TIRE Twenty second Ordinary AR-31st Instant, at 3.30 p.m., in order to take Yearly MEETING of SHARE into consideration a Special Resolution to HOLDERS in the Company will be Held add a Regulation to the existing Articles of FOR SWATOW, AMOT & FOOCHOW, at the Office of the Company, No. 50A, Association of the Company, authorizing Queen's Road, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th the Company so far to modify the conditions July instant, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, contained in its Memorandum of Associa for the purpose of Receiving a Report of tion, as by subdivision of its existing Shares

The Steamship

NAMOA,"

Capt. J. D. PONCHARD, will be despatched for the above

the Directors, together with a Statement of to divids its Capital into Shares of smaller Ports on SATURDAY, the 14th Instant,

crents, declaring Dividend, and electing amount than is hxed by the Memorandum at Noon. Director and Auditors.

By Order of the Board of Directora,

P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, July 3, 1877. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO "STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE

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TEE Trander BOOKS of the Company THE

will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 25th day of July instant, both days included.

By Order of the Board of Directora,

P. A. DA COSTA,

Secretary.

Jp 25 Hongkong, July 8, 1877. HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COM- FANY, LIMITED,

CLOSED from the 16th to the Transfer BOOKS of this Company 28th Instant, both days inclusive.

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

Assorted Chains. Blacksmiths Tools THE Moulding Sand.

& Crab Winches.

o... TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery "R. F. C. DIT MER is authorized to fo Mexican Dollars weighed at 7. 1, 7. MSign our Firm per Procuration All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer..

"J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

NOTION REDWARD BURMIs wiil Conduct the MDPRESS of my OFFICE, during my

l'emporary Absence from the Colony.

RR CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices Band Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2, Club Chambers,

Hongkong, March 17, 1677.

Intimatious.

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DENTAL NOTICE.

of Amaciation, in accordance with the pro visions of Bestions XX and XXI of The Companies' Ordinance 1877,"

By Order,

W. H. RAY,

Secretary.

jy81 Hongkong, July 9, 1877. PIANO TUNING, REPAIRING, &0.

ADIES and GENPAROE KEEPAIRED

having their PIANOS

by the Undersigned, will pleass oblige with early ordera, as he is about to Return to SHANGHAL

Orders may be left with Mesars LANE, Onawronn & Co., or Mesars GAUP! & Co.

A. HAHN.

Bu20 Hongkong, July 10, 1877.

NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 7.

CHINA SEA, Foooo DISTRICT. Pihquan Harbour Rock.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA

The British Steamship

ARRATOON APOAR,” Captain A. B MACTAVISH, will leave this for the above

Ports on SATURDAY Next, the 14th Inst., at 3.p.m.

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

DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 6, 1877.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA.

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The Steamship

"VENICE," Capt. Raobe, will leave for the above Parts on SATUR

DAY, the 14th Instant, at 8p.m.

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

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

1714 Hongkong, July 6, 1877.

TOTIUX is hereby givon that Captain FOR AMOX, TAIWANFOO & TAMSUI

-WILLIAMS, of Messrs BUTTERFIELD

and Swine's Steamer the CHEFOO,” observed on the 24th May last, a Rook on 1920 which a heavy Sea at flood was breaking in mid-channel at the entrance to Pinquan Harbour. The inlet, of the South end of on Chiaquan Island, bore from the Rock W. N. and Pingfoong Rock Point to the and gigglelant, bore N. by E. magnetic. This information has been re- ceived from Mr W. HANDTSIDE TAFE, B. B. M.'s Registrar of Shipping,

By order of the Inspector General of

Oustoms,5

N and after the 28th of May, Dr. ON TOUT Coulting and Operating ROOMS will be on the Ground Floor of the HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS,

Hongkong, May 28, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

has Returned to Hong-

THOROUGH CORRESPONDENT DROGER be ready to Receive and ARITHMETICIAN Dosites an Fatients on MONDAY, June 28th.

ENGAGEMENT.

Activity" care of this Orion Rongkong, May 30, 1877,

•Office, No, 3, Arbuthnot Road. Hongkong, June 20, 1977.

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Enginter-in-Chief. Imperial Maritime Customs,

Engineer's Office, Shangbal, June 28, 1877.

The Steamship

TAIWAN,"

Captain M. Yours, will be de spatched for the above Ports MONDAY, the 18th Instant, stap... For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR YOKOHAMA,

The British Staather.

"LOTUS,"

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Captain MONASH, will leave

for the shore Part

about the 14th Instant

For Frelent or Passage, apply to

DAVID BARNOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

Hengkang, July 8, 1977,

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1877.

patch.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Ship

"HIGHLANDER," HUTCHINSON, Master, will load here and will have quick do-

For Freight, apply to

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

despatch.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Ship

HANNAH LAW,"

ROBERT GREIG, Master, will load here, and will have quick

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, June 2, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bhip

"MATCHLESS,"

J. O. DAWEB, Master, will load for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

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 LONDON, The A1 British Bark

ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 British Olipper Ship

"GRYFE,

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

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O Hongkong, June 2, 1377.

FOR LONDON,

The 100 A 1 ferman Ship BU POLYNESIA,"N

SUWAUER, Master, will lead here and bave quick despatch,

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, July 11, 1877.