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THE

CHINA

Established February

1845.

MAIL.

“Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.”

With which is incorporated. The

就二月八年七十七百八千一英

VOL. XXXIII. No. 4396. AGENTS FOR THE CHINÁ MAIL.

LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Strest. GEORGE STREET, 30,

Cornhill. Goxmox & Goren, Ludgate C

Girous, E. C. BATES, HENDI & UO., 4, Uis Jewry, B.O, SAMUEL Deacon & Co., 169 & 104, Leadenhall Street NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nau-

eau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZKALANI) :--GORDON & GOTCH, Meis bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally :—BRAN & BLACK, dan Kran- CHED.

OBINA :-Swatow, QUBLOX & CAMP

AMOY, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochew, Hapex & Co. Shanghai, LANS, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kizer & WALSH, Manila, O. Hamma Jitacao, 15. As da Quaġa.

banks.

& Co.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

FAIR-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. Kassava Fund;****** 300,000 Dollars,

COEBE OF DIBUTORS, Chairman. Borrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E. B. BELILIOR, Eaq. WILHELM BRINERS, W. H. FOBRES, Eng. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. MOIYER, Msg.

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

Chief MaxaGIE,

Hongkong,..

THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. Manager,

EWAN CAMERON, Bag. Shanghai LONDON BANKIss-London and Qounty Banks

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HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

| Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits :---

For 3 months 2 per cent. per annum.

$

"

13

& per cent.

12.

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19.

6 per cent, LOCAL BIZZS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banaing and Exabango business transnoted,

Drafis, granted on London, and the ahlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, Obins and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

No, 1, Queen's Road Bart. Hongkong, March 29,-1876. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & OHINA.

Offices of the Corporation,

CAPITAE,...

RESERYE FUND,..........................

BANKERS.

£300,000. ...£110,000.

THE BANK er ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

HE BANK'S BRANCH la HONG- KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exobango; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

For Sale,

FOR SALE.

UTLER PALMER & Co.'

Celebrated

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

2

SIRMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.

NOW READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L.,

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1877.

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT

OIL. RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

Intimations.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Published every Evening.

日三十月六年丑丁

Shipping.

Steamers.

STEAM TO

SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,

The P. & O, S. N. Co.'s 8. S. "ADRIA"

AN Extraordinary MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, 7th Inatant. Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur pose of Confirming the Special Resolution

Ap. 202.-By Jako Joan Royal Bro., DESIRING to Lonely by the world-This Day, the Mecting of Bhareholders held pp. ERNEST JOHN ETTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two Dollars and a Bale. To be had from Mess LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Messrs KELLT & WALSH, Shanghal

mongkong, February 6, 1877.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

wide reputation of our Oll, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack. ages. Suits at law have been instituted these imitations. Buyers should be careful against the MAKERS AND FUROHAKENS of to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G CO. PATENTS” ste stamped on the top of the can."

By Order,

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W. H. RAY,

* Scaretary, Hongkong, July 31, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., A SHAREHOLDERS G. of the

by Public Action, in their sale Boom, Prays Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 3rd August, 1877, at Noon,-- Cotton Socks and Stockings, Bilk Um- brellas, Focket Books, Pencils, Kerosene Lamps, Cigar Cases and Tubes, Tooth Combs, Tooth Brushes,

Also,

80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,

NEW YORK, U. 8, A. jy11]

W. BALL

CHINA DISPENSARY. TMPORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES,

N Extraordinary MEETING Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 21st August, at 8.15 p.m., in order to take into consideration Special Resolution to alter the 5th Article of the Company's Memorandum of Amoolation loach manner as to provide for a subdivision of the Company's existing Shares and a randum of Association and to take into division of its Uspital into Shares of One third the amount fixed by the hald Memo consideration further Special Resolutions to alter Articles 31 and 75 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner re- randum of Association,

An Invoice of Inoxite Coral Ear-rings Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, quired by the said alteration of the Memo-

Brooches, Studs, &o.

Champagne Cyder.

10 dozen Silver Skins.

3 cases Lime Juice.

10 cases Vulcan Safety Matches,

&C

&C.,

&o.

TERMS OF SALE.—Cash 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 fall of the hammar,

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

Notices of Firms. NOTICE.

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[R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the

M BUSHES of my UFFICE, during my

R. H. CAIRNS, Temporary Abrance from the Uglony. Surveyor to Local Office, and Lloyds Register of Shipping, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

NOTICE.

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and Prompt Attention."

HONGKONG,

PRAYA WEST,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TOTICE is hereby given, that the Or Ny Yearly MEETING of the

SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on THURSDAY; the 16th day of August current, at Three o'clock p.m., for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the Court

of Directors, gether with State Chef

Accounts to 80th June, 1877.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAB JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD NOTICE I hereby given that the

and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho- rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy,

RUSSELL & Co.

Chine, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE

Menu Firm or Procureme

del

TR. F. C. DITTNER is authorized to

SANDER & Co.

Hongkong, June 23, 1877.

intimations.

REGISTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 4th to the 16th day of August current (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, August 1, 1877. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOE THE YEAR 1876.

By Under,

W. H. RAY,

Secretary.

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Hongkong, July 31, 1877. -HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

·ADJUSTMENT or BOKUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.

cent (20 %) of the Net Profits reserved for

will leave for the above places at Noon on TUESDAY, the ADAM LIND,

Superintendent.

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Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN"

will be despatched as above OA US NGUU cho 18th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

Agente.

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE

The Steamship

"OCEAN," due immediately from Foo `onow, will receive prompt

ducpa.cn as above.

For First-class Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 27, 1877.

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Sailing Vessels. FOR NEW YORK, The 4 1 German Ship

"JOBANNE," BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

( HAREHOLDERS in the above Com pany are requested to furnish the Underaigned with a Last of their Contribu tions for the yearending 31st December last, Contributors may be arranged. Returna in order that the distribution of Twenty per despatch. not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

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CANTON: INSURANCE OFFICE, AUJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.

|HAREHOLDERS in the above Office

signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nett aule Profits 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 bo subsequently admitted.

LANE, CRAWFORD & COATSHAREHOLDERS in the furnish

been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in pany are requested to furnish the De-HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Undersigned with a List of their Contribu-

Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Carrent Accounts and on

posits for fixed periods on terms which may Meurs HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY tions for the year ending 31st December

be ascertained on application.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE-

CARPENTERS.

BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. hare Re-

ceived a Shipment of FIRST CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD, of Different Kinds, and of the Very Best Quality, Suitable for HOUSE BUILDING, SHIP BUILDING, and for all kinds of

of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the high quality of their GENEVA, Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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THE PRICE LIST JUST ISSUED by the Undersigned will

take effect

from 1ST AUGUST. Any one to whom a Copy has not been sent may obtain ft on Application. LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

BU15

Work requiring Timber of the most durable THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE

nature.

-430-

COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE Undersigned having been Appoint A Good Assortment of Logs and Planks ACN18 of the above Company of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," are prepared to accept Risks and Issue Policies Quality.

by any First-Class Steamers, at current au18 rates, Payable either here, in LoNDON, in LIVERFOOL, or at the principal Ports of INDIA and the EAST.

LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1877.

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*FOR SALE.

Ademais

HAMPAGNE 1876,

ABIDEIZOK & Co.'s

MONOPOLE.

DEETJEN & 00.

501

Hongkong, August 1, 1877,

FOR SALE.

BMALL Twin Screw STEAM LAUNCH, 35 Feet Long, Built by FORBEST of LONDON, For further parti culars apply to Captain OLARE, on Board Briddah Barnus Nimrod,"

Hongkong, July 30, 1877,

SIKLAY & Co., Agente,

Hongkong, May 31, 1877,

AH VON

STEVEDORE,

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Jast, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributora may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be ad- justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted. JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

ΠΟΣ Hongkong, August 1, 1677. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

Muding

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

or $2.25 per SHARE, Declared at the Ordinary Hall yearly Meeting of Share holders held This Day, will be Payable at THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 8%

the HONGKONG & SHANDEAL BARKING CORFORATION ON and after FRIDAY, the 27th Instant.

Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants, By Order of the Board of Directors,

P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.

Hongkong, July 25, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

1 and after the 28th of May, Dr. SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STOUT Onsulting and Operating ROOMS will be on the Ground Floor of the Hotzt DE L'UNIVERS

Hongkong, May 96, 1877.

No. 57, Praya Wett BRIEFING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESA PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Of the best quality and at the choriout melike,

Hoppheng, May 1, 1876.

DENTAL NOTICE.

ROGERS has Returned to Hong-

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR MANILA.

The Steamship

ESMERALDA"

sel

will be despatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 4th Proximo, at Noon.

Farcels received at the Office up to 11a.m. For Freight or Fassage, apply to

A. MAGO, HEATON,

Agenh Hongkong, July 81, 1877.

NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMER. PAQUEHOT FOLIE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

*FOLGA,"

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Comdt. ROLLAND, will be de opatobed for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall

H. DU POVEY, Agent.

Hongkong, July 21, 1877.

NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

TRAQUADDY"

Dod will be ready to Beceive shortly after her andival from Europe.

Patients on MONDAY, June 28th.

Ofia, No. 7, Arbuthnot Boed, Hooghong, June 20, 1977.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Ship

"HANNAH LAW” ROBERT GREID, Master, will load bere, and will have quick

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK,

The 41 American Ship

"MATCHLESS"

J. C. DAWES, Master, will load

PRICE, $94 PER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Barkentine

"WILLIAM COBB,"

having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampes for the above Port and have quick despatol.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co.

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FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A1 British Bargue

CALDEW

Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as

above.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, July 27, 1877.

FOR LONDON.

The 100 A 1 German Ship.

"POLYNESIA," SOHWATER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, July 11, 1977.

Notices to Consignees. FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE S. S. Atholl having arrived from The above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored by the Undersigned in their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-morrow.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 3rd Proximo will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, July 27, 1877.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AUS

P. & O. S. N. 00.3% 8, S. MALWA AND HINDOSTAN.

for the above. Port, and will C

bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Barque

GEO. CROSELAW,"

GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," Gus, Mastor, will lead for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR HAMBURG. The A1 British Bark.

"LORD MACAULAY," Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 20, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The1 British, Bark

"VICTORIA,"

W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Fort,

and wind nave immediate despatch."

For Fraight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877,

FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Barque

"BON 4000ko,"

W. SHOTT, Master, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Oɑ, Bongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 American Ship

"A, & DAVIS," J. W. Foub, Master, will load hare for the above Fort, and

1

Com BAULE, will be de. spatched for SRANGRAI will have early despatok. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL O Bongkong, August 1, LOVE,

EL. DE FOUET,

Hongkong, daly 81, 1877)

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"YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessels, from London, Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Steamer DECOAN from Cal cutta, are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rink in the Company's Godowne, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.

Goods not delivered by the 4th August will be subject to rent.

ADAM LIND,

Superintendent

Hongkong, July 28, 1877.

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DANISH SHIP DORIS BRODERSEN,

FROM SAIGON.

named Vessel are requested to send Male ER of Cargo by the above in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take frame diate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con alguses rink and expense.

MELCHERS & Co., Agonia

Hongkong, July 21, 1877.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, 5. §. ESMERALDA, FROM MANILA.

CONSIGNEES of CEO por above

Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods have been landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Under signed.

No Five Insurance has been affected.

A. MAGG. HEATON,

Agent Hongkong, July 60, 1877. : COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, MONSIGNEES of the following Caryo are requested to send in thels Bilin of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delfregys This Cargo baa, hoon landed and stored af their risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

BL. DU FOUXY, Agent

Ex Djemnah

1. B. 100 bags Stores, from Madrat. K. Y. 27 pages. Medicine, from Balgets,

Gy Bon Hongkong,

July 20, 1877.