THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL, XXXIII. No. 4401.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON-F. ALGA, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GROHOE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goron, Laidgate Oircas, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Joury, R.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 154, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nat-
•eas Street,
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-ORDON & GOTCH, Mal- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
·號八月八年七十七百八千一英
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER PALMER & Ca'
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
Established February,
1840.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1877.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
RELIABLE,
Hongkong, June 32, 1876.
NOW READY,
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
Intimations.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Extraordinary MEETING of the
日九十月六年丁
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steim Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched as above
AN SHAREHOLDERS in the shore on er about the 15th Instant
Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur pose of Confirming the Special Resolution
This Day.
generally:-BRAX & BLACK, San Fran- A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I., ESIRING to teneût by the world passed at the Meeting of Shareholdem held
CLICOL
CHINA:-Brutow, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., NICHOLLS & Co. Pp. 202-By EasesT JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Amoy, WILSON, Foochow, Hanax & Co. Shanghai, Tübingen. LAW, CHAWFORD & Co., and Kasey & WALSH. Manila, O. HixxLEK & Co. Macas, L. &. da Graga,
banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
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PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars RESETE FUND....... 500,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRzarona, Chairman-B. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F, D, Sarsoon, Esq.
WILHELM REINERS,
Req.
F. R. BxxALIOS, Esq. W. H. FOXB, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK
A. MOIVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIDY MANAGER
Hongkong,.. THOMAS JAOKSON, Esq.
Manager,
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. Shanghal, LONDON BANKERS,-London and County Bank
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HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balanes.
On Fixed Deponita -
For 3 months, 2 par cant, per annum.
4 per cent,
6
12
"
DI
1
6 per cent.
事關
19
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credit granted on approved Securities, and every description of Bausing and Exchange bustness transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, sad the chief Commercial places in Europo, Indta, Australia, Americs, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager..
Oroes of the Corporation,
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALV. To be had from Mesara LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai.
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will Bell
Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 10th August, 1877, at Noon,-- An Invoice of Handsome Crystal and Electroplated Kerosene and Oil Lamps.
ages.
wide reputation of our Oil, certalu parties have attempted to imitate our pack- Sults at law have been institutod against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the casos, and the worda "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can, THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
jy11)
NEW YORK, U. 9. A.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
"OTICE is hereby given, that the Or-
Crystal and Electroplated Gasaliers, N dinary Yearly MEETING of the Bracket Lamps, Lustres, Hall Lamps, SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, Etc., Etc.
Silk Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Nap-on THURSDAY, the 16th day of August kine, Butcher's Knives, Cotton Socks, current, ut Three o'clock p.m., for the par- pose of receiving the Beport of the Court of Directors, together with a Statement of Sewing Needles.
Accounts to 30th June, 1877.
Also,
1 bale Cotton Yarn.
Revolvera, Cider.
1 piece Oil Cloth,
1
do. do. 24 ft. by 90 ft.
EC.,
&c.,
Sic.
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 hammer.
Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
D. & 0. 8. 9. 06.
NOTICE,
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No, 1, Queen's Road Har, M to Sign the Company's Bills of
Hongkong, March 20, 1876,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL........
RESERVE FUND¡..............................
BANKERS.
.£300,000. ..£110,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-
TR. H. M. BLANCHARD is authorized Lading, vice Mr G. W. BAFFEY.
GEO. B. EMORY, Agent Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
NOTICE.
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By Order of the Court of Director,
THOMAS JACKSON,
Chief Manager. -- Hongkong, August 1, 1877. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
hereby given, that the NREGISTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 4th to the 16th day of August current (both days inclusive), during which peried transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
By Order,
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17. B. BAY,
2. Secretary.
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Hongkong, July 31, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
N. Extraordinary: MEETING of the
SHAREHOLDERS In the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, Vistoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 21st August, at 3.15 p.m., in order to take into consideration a Special Resolution to alter the 5th Article of the Company's Memorandum of Association in such manner as to provide for a subdivision of the Company's exlating Shares and a division of its Capital into Shares of One- third the amount fred by the said Memo randum of Association; and to take into
consideration, further Special Resolutions
to
siter Articles 31 and 75 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner re- quired by the said alteration of the Mismo- randum of Association.
By Order,
W. E. RAY,
Bearstary.
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Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Clom-
pany are requested to farnish the Undersigned with a Last of their Contribu notions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjnated by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
Qu18 HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the M BUENESS of my UFFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping. 2, Club Chambers,
3818 Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE,
TRONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Beat; bays and receives for collection Billa of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange BusinesY,
Local Bills discounted, and Interest ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho allowed on Current Accounts and on Derized to Sign the name of our Firm por posits for fixed periods on terms which may Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F."F. be ascertained on application,
For Sale.
FOR SALE
TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE- BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND
CARPENTERS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Ro
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 Work requiring Timber of the most durable nature..
ALSON
A Good Assortiment of Logs and Planks of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior | Quality,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1877.
FOR SALE.
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HAMPAGNE 1874
HEIDI cx & Co.'s MONOPOLE.
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. ·
FOR SALE.
SMALL Twin Screw TEAM A LAUNCH, 35 Feat Long, Built by FORREST OF LONDON, For further part- culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board British Barque Nimrod.
Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
RUSSELL & Co.
FLWELL BÉ AMoy,
China, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
MR
del
B. F. O. DITTMER je authorized to
Sign our Firm per Procuration.
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 29, 1877.
Intimations.
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY.
TMPORTER of DRUGS, OBEMICALS,
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- OINES AND PERFUMES,
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG, ́
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876,
PIANO TUNING, REPAIRING, &c.
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the
Not Profits to be reserved for contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- justed by the Company, and no claime or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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THE DIVIDEND, at the Rate of 3%, or 33.25 per SHARE, Declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Mealing of Share- holders held This Day, will be Payable at the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION 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 28, 1877,
DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. to he will be
R. STOUT begs to inform his Patrons ABSENT from HoxoxoNd until further notice.
Hongkong, August 4, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE:
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. nol
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Office D 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 Profits reserved for Contributora way be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents.
mel
Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
T HOLDERS will be Held in the Offices THE Half-yearly MEETING of SHARE- of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, On WEDNESDAY, August 2od, 1877, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a State ment of Accounts to 80th June, 1877.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 22nd Instant, both days included.
By Order of the Board,
D. GILLIES, Scoretary.
Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
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aui8ANE,, CRAWFORD & Co. having been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Messrs HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY !
R. ROGERS begs to inferta his tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG.
Saptombez. KŨNG about the 15th
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
Datrons and the Fublic that he in
AX YON, SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Fraya Wat AHIPPING SUFFLED WITH ALL KINDS OF
LADIES and GENTLEMEN Desirous of having the PIANOS REPAIRED by the Undersigned, will pleass oblige with early orders, as he is about to Return to COAL,
SHANGWAL-
Orders may be left with Mesara LANE, OZAWFORD & Co., or Mouse Gatti & Co.
4. HAHN. Hongkong, July 10, 1877. AUTO
of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the high quality of their GENEVA. Hongkong, July 81, 1877.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK. The 41 German Ship
“JORANNË,"
PRICE, $24 FER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentine
WILLIAM OOBB,'
having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load hero and/or at Whampoa for the above Port and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & O..
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Hongkong, July 81, 1877.
Notices to Consignees,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
BUNJE, Master, will fond here for the above Port, and will have|BĖ S. 8. Argy' having arrived from quick despatch.
The above forts, Consignees of Cargo
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"MATCHLESS,"
J. C, DAWEB, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The I British Barque
“GBU. OROSŁAW,” GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above. For 'rolght, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.- Hongkong, July 28, 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 & 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.
The 41 British Bark
"VICTORIA,"
W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wal nave inmediate despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Go. Hongkong, July 23, 1877,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 American Ship
"A. 8. DAVIS,"
J. W. FoxD, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
sel
FOR PORTLAND.
The 41 American Ship
"PILGRIM".
will load here for the above *Port, and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 100 d 1 German Ship -
"POLYNESIA," SOHWAVER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 11, 1877.
FOR LONDON. The 4 1 British Barque
"BON ACCORD,"
W. Scorr, Master, will have quick despatch as above.
Bus1 For Freight, apply to
THE PRICE LIST "UST ISSUED by the Undersigned will
take effect
JUST
from 1st August.
may obtain it oh Application WATER, BALLAST, FRESH Any one to whom a Copy has not been tant PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
Of the Best quality and ai tho shortent notise,
Hongkong, May 1, 1870.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
ស Hoogkong, July 81, 18776
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 41 British Barque
"CALDEW
Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as
For Freight, apply to
above.
ROŽARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 17, 1877,
by her are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed at Consignees risk and
expense,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
am10 Hongkong, August 3, 1877. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Japan, Captain H. DE
Tarun, having frived from the above
Ports, Coneignees of Cargo by her are re- their Hills of Lading to quented to send the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consigneer' risk and expense.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, August 4, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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THE BRITISH BARK WOODHALL, FROM HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- amed Vessel are requested to rend in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned. for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vossel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense,
MEYER & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
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DANISH SHIP DORIS BRODERSEN, FROM SAIGON.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Vessel are requested to send
in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take frame- diate delivery of thoir Goods.
Cargo impoding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con. siguees' risk and expense.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents
Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
5. S. IRAQUADDY.
NOTICE.
Ograte, from London, in connec ONSIGNEES of, Cargo per 8, 8,
tion with the above Steamer, are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company' Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless Intimation is received from the Con- signees, before TO-MORROW, at 10 8.m; roo quentlug it to be lauded here,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
Goods remaining unclaimed after SATUR- DAT, the 11th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
No Fies Insurance has been effected.
H. DU POVEY, Agent.
Buil
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
"YONEIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter algnature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored ai their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
H. DU POUEY, Agent.
Ex "jemnah."
from Madras.
from Saigon.
N. B. 100 bags Stores, E. Y. 27 pkges. Medicine,
&c, Gy Son Tai..... Hongkong, July 30, 1877,
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