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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXXIV. No. 4705. 就二月八年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON :-F. ATGAR, &, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, GEORGE SZERET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate Qirous, E. C. 4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMBEL DEACON &

ORA DIL DE COEX 00., 150 & 164; Leadenhall Streat,

PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSTY,

19, Rig Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-

asu Street.. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTH, Molm -bourns and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta

generally :---Braw & BLACK, San Fran- ||

eitco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:—ÑAYLE & Co Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., "Muhija, CHINA:Macao, Messis A., A. DE MELLO

& Co1 Swatow, CAMPERLL

Anwy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai, LA CHAWrony & Co., and KALLY

Wazan. Yokohama, Lanz, CRAW TORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

Paid-up CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars.

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· RESERVE. FUND,.............. 1,000,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Heq. Deputy Chairman W, E. Fozens, Leq. E. K. BELLLION, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Esq. B. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM REIEBRA,

Esq. Heq.

E. HOFFIUS, Esq. W. S. Touro, Esq.

Hon. W, KESWICK,

ÜHLEN. MANAGER.

Hongkong,...Thomas JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai,..........................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.`

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily

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balanco.

For Fixed Deposits :--

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum. -

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4 per cent,

12

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5 per cent.

*LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Oredits granted on approved Sucuritles, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

L

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1 Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 27, 1878.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

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(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits,

At 3 months' notice 3% per annum.

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D. A" J. CROMBIE,

Acting Manager..

Oriental Bank Corporation,.. Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

£800,000, .£150,000,

Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

THE

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducte all kinds of Banking and Exabango Business.

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For Sale.

FOR SALE.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1878.

FOR

For Sale.

SALE.

LATE ARRIVAL STADIES and GENTLEMEN'S RIDING WHIPS.

YHUBB'S CASH and DEED BOXES.

RODGZES & SONS Celebrated CUT- LERY.

MAPPIN BROS.” GENTA DRESSING

GENT CASES.

WATERLOW'S & DE LA RUE'S STA- TIONERY.

BILLIARD CLOTHS, and BILLIARD CHALK.

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BILLIARD CUE CEMENT and TIPS. TABLE GLASSWARE &CROOKERY, BRUSH-WARE of all Kinde. ALBUMS.

NOVELS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PRESEN- TATION BOOKS, 'de.

FINE KENT HOPS.

MALT.

CARBOLIC ACID.

CAUSTIC SODA.

CHLORIDE OF LIME,

CROSSE BLACKWELL'S CELEBRATED HOUSEHOLD

STORES.

California SODA CRACKERS.. Family PIG PORK in kegs.

Family MESS BEEF in kegs.

Compressed CORNED BEEF.

Compressed OX TONGUES.

HAM, BARCELONA and PEA NUTS,

, .,

TEYSBONNEAU'S FRUITS, in BRANDY, NOYEAU, and JUICE.

French JAMS and JELLIES. "O. K. BOURBON WHISKEY (Bottled by L. A. & Co.)

Bass's ALE, in pints and qts., bottled by Cameron and Saunders.

GUINNESS'S STOUT, in pints and qts., bottled by E. & J. Burke.

BARCLAY & PERKINS' PORTER, in Kilder- kins and Hads.

CLARET, in Cask.

220

CARBOLIC ACID, the best disinfectant.

PORCELAIN, ICE PITCHERS.

KEILLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE..

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.

VEYRON'S CAFETIERES.

CERCIER and ADET'S CLARETS. Bass's ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, bottled by Foster.

French JAMS.

Scotch OATMEAL,

FosTaR's Bottled ALE and STOUT.

VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN-GRASS SEED.

TEA TASTER'S CUPS, POTS, SOALES and TIME GLASSES.

FORTER'S Bottled ALE und STOUT.

French SUMMER SHOES.

CHRISTY'S HATS.

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BASS'S ALL and GUINNESS' STOUT, bottled by Foster

FEARS' TOILET SOAP."

English HANS.

FOSTER's Bottled. ALE and STOUT.

SPARKLING BURGUNDY..

CHOICE PORT for Invalide.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT, ——

OURACAO, MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE.

HENDRIES' PERFUMERY.

日國初月七年寅戊

Intimations.

CHINA FIRE-INSURANCE COM

PANY, LIMITED.

APJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri butions for the year ending 8lat Desember last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors disy- be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera tions will be subsequently admitted.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK

OUMPÁNY, LIMITED.

JAMAICA

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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THE Ordinary Half-Yearly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be Held

BANS'S ALE, by Foster, highly recommended for purity, and in the Offices of the Company, Club Cham-

the extreme Care used in Bottling.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, July 17, 1878-

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc-

tions from H. M. Naval Store- keeper, to sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th August, 1878, at 11 am., at M. Naval Yard,-

Sundry Condemned Naval and Victu- alling STORES, comprising

intimations.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

TOTICE is hereby given, that the Or Ndinary Half years MEETING of the

SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION Hong, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of will be Held, at the CITY HALL, Hong-

Augnat next, as THREE O'CLOCK p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Reports of the Court of Directors, together with a Stata ment of Accounts to 30th June 1878,

By Urdor of the Court of Directors, -

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 28, 1878.

·HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

Old Wrought Iron, Hoses, Glass, Rags, Boots, Biscuit Dust, Chocolate, Peas Tobacco.

Flannel, Duck, Sarge, Shoes, Library Books, Implements, etc., eto,

And,

I Iron Lathe,

TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7 The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errore

fall of the hammer.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, of demription, at purchaser's risk on the Hongkong, July 19, 1878.

CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES OAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 its

Loaves)

CUT LOAF SUGAR.

CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patout). CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark O. S. R: (in diamond) a lìII*.'

Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark 0. S. R. (in diamond) A fI(*.

Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) ✅ 11*.

Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) A E

COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. fin diamond) BI.

GOLDEN SYRUP, STRUP, and MOLASSES.

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SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 45°, 30o, O. P., and Naval. ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST. AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones.. BONE TAE (apreventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONE TALLOW."

Packed in Quantities and Packages to suit Customers,

Particulars and Prices on application to

THE MANAGER, ・・

UHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED,

East Point,

Bongkong.

March 6, 1878.

FOR SALE.

JOKE and TAR in Quantities to BATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DECK, at CBAP Rans

POSITS,

On QUERENT Accounts, 2 per cunt, por

annum on the dally balanca

ON FIXED DEPOSITS.

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J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, July 26, 1878,

NOTICE.

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Undersigned have received instruc- tions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, the-Premises, at Noon, on

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TUESDAY,

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REGISTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 3rd, to THURSDAY, the 15th August next (both days Inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors, T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 26, 1878, CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT LOAN OF 1877.

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the 20th of Angaat next,-

hereby given that the" All the VALUABLE LAND, HOUSES, NDEFINITIVE BONDS of the above do, do, nitrate at the Port of TAMSUI, TUAN are now Ready, and can be obtained FORMOSA, and known as the PAOU-at the Office of the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI SHUN PROPERTY, in TWO LOTS. BANKING CORPORATION, in Exchange for Lot 1 Consisting of GODOWNS, DWEL the Provisional Certificates issued in Hong- LING HOUSE, GARDENS, STABLING | kong. &c., &o.,

Let à a plot of UPLAND GROUND vary suitable for building purposes.

For particulars of property, and terms of sale, apply to

ELLES & Co.

Tamsul, 28th July, 1878,

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Intimations,

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3%, or $2.25 per SHARE, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders held This Day, will be Payable at suit the Bonezone & Shanghat BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY Next,

Apply to

GAS COMPANY, West Point. Hongkong, June 10, 1878.

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For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.

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5 per cent.

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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE

BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

AND CHINA.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.).

THE

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has resolved instruc- tions to sell by. Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

CAPITAL, 750,000- RESERVE FUND,...£131,560.10/Balea Roome, Queen's Road,

Bankers.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK,

RATES

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DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed

Deposita. For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum

4 per cent. 5 per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bill payable in Hongkong, and makes advances 'on approved Banking Securition.

Present Rate of Discount for approved short night soceptances,.............6% per annum. Rates for Advances, according to term required, may be macertained on application,

B. H. NELSON, Manager

Hongkong, August 1, 1876,

| the 26th Instant.------

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

P. A DA COSTA, Becretary. Hongkong, July 24, 1878. --

CAPE D'AGUILAR LIGHT-HOUSE,

WANTED.

the 6th August, 1878, at 2 p.m., at hisY FORTY DOLLARS a Month THIRD LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER

Candidates abould send in their Names to the CoLONIAL SECRETARY before the 15th of August, giving particulars of Age and previous Services, together with Test | monials.

A Small Selection of CHINESE. and JAPANESE CURIOS, the Property of a well-known Collector,

Consisting of: Old Porcelain Vases, Dishes, Flates, to do. A fine salec tion of Chin-chew Ware, including some unique Specimens, Bronzes, Nitchkis,

60, 1.

Cataloguer will be issued, and the whole will be on view on and after Mon day, the 8th August

TEBES OF SALE-ORash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lota, with all faults and error of descrip tian, at Purchasar risk on the fall of the

ahmer,

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.

Henskas, July 30, 1875.

desirable. Further particulare can be ob 4 knowledge of Chinese Colloquial i ained upon appisilon to the Harbour

By Command,

Piastow

J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

DENTAL NOTICE

$28

All BONDS not applied for before 31st of August next, will be Returned to the London Office of the Corporation, where they can be had on Application,

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

bers, on TUESDAY, August 20th, at 3.M., for the purpose of foooiving the Report of Dirootors, and a Statement of Ascounts to 30th June, 1978.

The Traunfer BOOKS of the Company will be -CLOSED from the 6th to the 20th August, both days included.

By Order of the Board,

D. GILLIES, Secretary,

Hongkong, July 22, 1878.

Shipping.

Steamers.

MONTHLY LINE,

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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, 'SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, -(TAKINO-CARGO AND PASSENGERS-FOR THE USUAL PORTS.)

The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Chartered Steamship

"CHARLTON," JNO. JOHNSON, Commander, will be de- spatched as above on the 3rd Proximo, at 3 par

For Freight or Fausage, apply to

"GEQ, R. STEVENS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 18, 1878,

FOR SHANGHAI-(DIRROT), The Steamship

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** STRATÈLEVEN,” Captain PEARSON, will bo de- spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 3rd Instant, at 6p.m.

For Freight of Passage, apply to -~

DAVIS & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.)

The Steamer

ARGENTINO"

and

will be despatched on the 3rd Proximo.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

TURNER & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship -

“YESSO,"

TATANK

Capt. S. ASHTON, will be de T. JACKSON,

spatched for the above Ports, Chief Manager. on SUNDAY, the 4th Inst, at 10 am.

For Freight or Passage, apply to 304 Hongkong, July 30, 1878,

ĎOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Uɔ. - CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Office as requested to Furnish the Under

Burned with Iding 1st De Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1877, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August nests will be adjusted by the Office, and-no-Claims or Alterations will be sub". sequently admitted.

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JARDINI, MATHESON & CO.

General Agents. Hongkong, July 12, 1878. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE Yzan 1877.

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** FOR SİNGAPORE, BRISBANE,

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"NORMANBY"

will be despatched as above

on TUESDAY, the 18th August.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 31, 1876.

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NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship pany are requested to Furnish the

TANAIS," CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com

Commandant La MAROELLE, Will Underaigned with a List of their Contribe-

be despatched for YOKOHAMA tions for the Year ending 31st December shortly after the arrival of the neat French last, in order that the distribution of Mail. TWENTY PER DENE, (20 %) of the

H. DU POUEY, Profita reserved for Contributors may be

Agent the 31st October next, will be adjusted by arranged. Returns not rendered prior to Hongkong, July 27, 1878. the Company, and no Claims or Alterations

NOTICE. will be subsequently admitted,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

*DJEMNAH," Comteandant MONGs, will be despatched for SHANGHAI

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managera Hongkong, August 2, 1878.

NOTICE,

TEE OFFICES of the Undersigned have been tonyporarily REMOVED

DR. ROGERS begs to Ini hai that by to the foliage by Mesas Mazson & Co abortly after har arrival from Europe.

has RETURNED, and is now ready formerly occupied NORTON CO

to Regelre Patients at No. 7, AspuZINOT

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BOAR

Hoogkery, July 4, 1978,

LANDSTEIN & Ca

BUL5 Bongkang, July 15, 1878,

H. SU PODEY, Agent, Hongkong, July 27, 1878.

PRICE, $24.. PER ANNUM,

Shipping. Steamers,

FOR TOKOHAMA & HIOGO,⠀⠀

The British Steamer "CITY OF SANTIAGO," shortly expected from SINGA FORE, will have quick de

patch as above.

For Freight, apply to

MELCHERS & 0, Agente

Hongkong, July 29, 1878.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

The British Steamer

"MADRAS,”

Capt RICHARDSON, will load here for the above Ports, and

will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEEN

Hongkong, July 29, 1878,“

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A1 British Barque CHARLOTTE ANDREWS! Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

“JOSEPHUS, ROGERN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will. have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

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FOR LONDON.

The A1 British Clipper Ship “SIR HARBY PARKES,” PS. CHAPMAN, Mantor, having Cargo engaged, will meet with quick the greater portion of her

despatch.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, June 12, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Bark

"SILAS FISH,” WILLIAMS, Master, will load bare for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDÖRN & 0... Hongkong, July 30, 1878,

FOR HAMBURG,

The 3/3 L II American Bark

"DIRIGO,"

STAPLES, Mastar, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U., Hongkong, Jaly 30, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK.

Tho 41 Amerloan Schooner... "OHARLES L, PEARSON," SWAIN, Master, will load hero Cry for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0.

Hongkong, July 10, 1878.

FOR HONOLULU,

The A-1 French Bark

"JEANE PIEBRE” LEGASSE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and are immediate despatah. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1878,

FOR BAN FRANCISCO,

The A 1 Ship

SIR OHARLES NAPIER" FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight or Paste, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.,

Agents

Hongkong, June 17, 1678,

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark

ANNIE LORWAY," BENJAMIN GALES, Master, will load here, and will have quicks

despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & CA Hongkong, July 1, 1876,

FOR LONDON, The A1 Briah Bark

"KENTON"

COLVIN, Mastor, will load here, and will have immediate det

spaton for the above Port, For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON Hongkong, June 30, 1878,