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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Vou, XXXIII No. 4404. 觀一十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON:-F. ALGAN, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCE, Ludgate BATES, HENDT & Co., Cirous, E. C.

& Old Jewry, R.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Birect. NEW YORK-ANDHRW WIND, 133, Nas-

Jau Street.

For Sale

SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.

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We shall offer the remaining portion and after MONDAY, August 18th, of our SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

A few plecen of SOILED SILKS MARK- ED, loss than Lining Prices, 20 Conts

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel-per Yard. bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BraK & BLACK, San Fran-

A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 76 Conta por Yard.

Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cants per Yard.

Established Fe "Hongkong Evening

1848. oruary.

MAIL.

Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening,

HONGKONG, STRAY, AUN

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL

RELIABLE,

New White WASHING DRESS GOODS, D

15 Cents, worth double.

Cisco.

New Coloum PLAIN ORGANDI MUS CHINA:-Sweatoso, QUELUH & CAMPBELL,

NICHOLLS & Co.LINS, 25 Cents per Yard. Amoy, WILSON,

Shanghai, Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Conte Foechow, Hrner & Co. LAND, CRAWFORD & Co., and KKLET per Yazd. & WALSH. Manila, 0, BTINSAAN & Co. Mesto, L., A. Da Ģraga,

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollari. KESERVE FUND,... 600,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-B. Horrius, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq.

WILHELM REINERS,

Eng.

B. R. BELIXIOS, Esq. W, H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK. A. HOIVER, Esq.

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ED, TORIN, Eaq.

MANAGED.

Hongkong, . . Thomas Jackson, Esq. Manager.

Shanghal, : EWEN CAMERON, Req. LONDON BANKERS,—London and County Banik

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

ON Current Deposit Anton on the day of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally

balan.09.

On Fixed Deposits :- For 8 months, 2 per cont. pay annum.”

4 per cent.

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3, 12

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5 per cent.

15

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LOCAL BILL DISCOUNTED,

White Striped MUSLINS, Slightly Soiled-ware 45 Cents, will be Beld at 15 Cents per Yard.

Batistas, French Frinted CAMBRICS, Hollanda and Dress Lawns much reduced.

Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price.

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to benefit by the world wide reputation of our Oil, cortal parties have attempted to imitate our pack ages.

Suite at law have been instituted 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 cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can.

We shall include in the Extraordinary Sale a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., GOODS at a proportionate redaction.

WASHING COSTUMES, ready-made, from $2.00.

Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and other COSTUMES, from $3.00.

A part of our Stock of Baby-Linon and Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING will be very much reduced.

BOY'S SUITS at about Half Price. 100 Doz, Ladies' Hem-stitched HAND. KERCHIEFS, some Slightly Soiled worth | buying.

Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS, &c, must be eloared.

A Lot of Ladies' Soiled KID BOOTS, will be Sold at $1.00 per Pair,

Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various useful Remnants at Hall usual Price

A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of SILK and other TRIMMINGS at a quarter of original price,

Twenty-five Dozen of Ladies' SILK UMBRELLAS, at $2.00 each.

DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY will be carried on as usual.

Much disappointment to many intending! Buyore was caused through the closing of Jast Summer'a Salo without published notice. We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.

SAYLE & Co.,

Credits granted on approved Securities, | ss1} and every description of Bating and

Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong.

FOR SALE,

80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Stroeta,

NEW YORK, U. §. A. jy11]

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

1876.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending S1st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Fronts 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 claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted. JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

THE DIVIDEND, at the Rate of 3%,

GUST 11, 1877.

Intimations.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Or Nor

dinary 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, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1877.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON,

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

CORPORATION,

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TOTICE is bereby given, that 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,

Okief Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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N Extraordinary MEETING of the A SHAREHOLDERS in the above 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 passed at the Meeting of Shareholders held This Day.

By Order,

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W. H, RAY,

Becretary.. Hongkong, July 31, 1877. CNA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, N. Extraordinary MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above

32.25 per SHARE, Declared at the A

Australia, America, dolna and op, India, CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s Grding held This Day, will be Payable at

Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

No, 1, Queen's Road East,

Offees of the Corporation,

Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

CAPITAL......

BESERVE FUND,..

BANKERS.

£800,000, £110,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

THE CITY BANK,

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

THE 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; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

Local Billa discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on Do posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE- BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND

CARPENTERS.

Celebrated

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876:

READY. NO W OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

A CANTONESE DIALIMOT. Part 1.

A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8ro, Pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF

To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Measra KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal.

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

MR

Notices of Firms.

0. . O. S. S. Co,

NOTICE.

holders

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 25, 1877. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Victoria, Hongkong on TUESDAY, the

21st August, at 3.15 p.m., in order to take into consideration a Special Resolution to alter the 6th Article" of the Company's of Association in such Memorandum manner as to provide for a subdivision of the Company's existing Shares and a division of ita Capital into Shares of One- third the amount fixed by the said Memo- randum of Association; and to take into consideration further Special Resolutions to alter Articles 31 and 75 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner re-

randum of Asscòlation, DOCK|quired by the mald alteration of the Memo-

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Half-yearly MEETING of SHARE-

HOLDERS will be Held in the Offices

of the Company, CLUB CHAMEERS, ON WEDNESDAY, August 22nd, 1877, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a State- ment of Acconate to 30th 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, Secretary.

TR. H. M. BLANCHARD is authorized to Sign the Company's Bills of Lading, vice Mr G. W. BAFFEY.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877. GEO. B. EMORY, Agent.

Hongkong, August 7, 1877.

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NOTICE. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the

By Urder,

W. H. RAY,

Secretary.

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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-

Spy are requested to furnish ne Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for au22 Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no admitted.

IANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having claims or alterations will be subsequently

been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Messrs HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY-

MBCSWEBS of my OFFICE, during my of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have Re Temporary Absence from the Colony. LA

colved 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 Dature.

→ ALGO-

A Good Assortment of Logs and Planks of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Quality,

C

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.“ Hongkong, July 18, 1877.

FOR SALE.

HAMPAGNE

AZIDICK & Co.'n MONOPOLE.

R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices,

and Lloyds Register of Shipping. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

NOTICE.

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ROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD

Fond Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho

high quality of their GENEVA. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1677.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF Bongs 202 THE YEAR 1876.

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THE PRICE LIST

JUST ISSUED by the Undersigned will SHAREHOLDERS In the above Office

take effect

from 1ST AUGUAT.

may obtain it on Application.

ed to Sign the name of our Firms per Any one to whom a Copy has not been sent Procuration at Foocbow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy

RUSSELL & Co..

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China, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE

16741R. F. C. DITTMER is authorized to

DEETJEN & Úb.

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Hongkong, August 1, 1877.'

FOR SALE.

SMALL Twin Screw STEAM A LAUNCH, 30 Feet Long, Built by FORREST of LONDON. For further part. culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board British Barque Nimrod.

Hongkong, July 30, 1877,

MSign our Firm per Procuration.

SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

Intimations.

COLOURED WOMAN, Widow,

A speaking English, Portuguess, and Ubinese, desires employment sa LADE's Mats or Nurser. Good references, Addrom C. Sb., care of China Mail Offs, Rongkong, August 9, 1877,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

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to Furnish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st Decetaber, 1878, in order that the distribution of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be

arranged Returns not rendered prior to the B1st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

Bel

Das the Public that he will be

R. STOUT bega to inform his Patrons THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED,

an19 THE Undersigned having been Appoint

ABSENT from HONGKONG ubtil further notice.

Hongkong, August 4, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

ed AGENTS of the above Company

at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," are prepared to accept Risks and Issue Pólleles by any First-Class Steamers, at current

日三初月七年丁

Intimations.

W. BALL,

CHINA DISPENSARY. -

IMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

I DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES.... Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness,

and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

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

SHIPS

AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,

No. 7, Praya West. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Hongkong, May 1, 1876. Of the best quality and at the shortent notice.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship

"NAMOA,"

Capt. J. E, PUNCHARD, will be despatched for the above

Ports on MONDAY, the 13th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co.

aul3 Hongkong, August 10, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) The Spanish Steamer

"EMUY," BLANCO, Master, will be de- spatched as above on MON- DAY Next, the 13th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co., Agents. flongkong, August 9, 1877.

FOR HOIHOW & HAIFOONG, The British Steamship "ALBAY,"

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Captain F. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 14th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co.

BIL14 Hongkong, August 10, 1877.

FOR SAIGON. The British Steamer

"AMBOTO," Capt. BROWN, will be despatched for the above Port on WEDNES DAY Next, the 10th Instant, at 5 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON,

Chazierer.

Hongkong, August 10, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA

The British Steamship

"JAPAN,"

Captata H. DE SMIDT, will leave this for the abovo Porta

on THURSDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents

Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA

The Steamship

"ARGYLL,"

Captain SCOTT, will be de apatched as above on THURS- DAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

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FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamship

"LEYTE" will have immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MAUG. HEATON,

Agent. Hongkong, August 9, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT:)

The Spanish Steamship

MACTAN will have immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MICU. HEATON,

Agent. Hongkong, August 5, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAL

The German Steamabip "CASSANDRA," LANGER, Master, shortly ex- pected from SINGAPORE, will receive immediate despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co.,

Agenta 8. S. Cassandra." Hongkong, August 8, 1877,

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN" will be despatched as above

Fatrons and the Public that he in- LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of tends to vilt AMOY and FOOUHOW in INDIA sud the East. September and October, leaving HONG- KONG about the 16th of September.

Hongkong, August 9, 1877.

DR. ROGERS begs to inform his rates, Payable either here, in' LONDON, in on or about the 13th Instant.

BIRLEY & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 31, 1877.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agento.

Hongkobg, August 1, 1877,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

-Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 German Ship

"JOHANNE,”

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

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & 06.

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK

The 41 American Ship

"MATCHLESS,"

J. C. DAWES, 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 41 British Barque

"GEO. UROSHAW," 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," 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 41 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, Jay 40, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 4 1 British Bark

"VICTORIA,"

W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch,

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

"A. S. DAVIS,"

J. W. FORD, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR PORTLAND,

The A1 American Ship

"PILGRIM”

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

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentine

"WILLIAM COBB,”

baving the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampoa for the above. Port and bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

FOR LONDON,

The 100 A 1 German Ship

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

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to ****

Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bargne

"BON ACCORD,"

W. Scort, Master, will have quick despatch an above.

For Freight, apply to

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 sa

above.

Vor Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Ceį

Hongkong, July 27, 1877.