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THE

CHINA

Established February, With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening

VoL.XXXIII. No.4405. 號三十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL, LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lathe, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Otrous, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street: NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-

sau Street. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW * ZEALAND :-Gornox & Goren, Mei-

ybourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO · ind · American Porta generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-

CREDO

CHINA-Gwatow, QUELON & CAMPANIL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & CO. Shanghai, Poochore, Hyper & Co. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KLY WALAH, Manila, O. Hainesex & Co. Macao, In A. Da Gbaga,

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

P&ID-UP CAPITAL.5,000,000 Dollars, REARVI FUND... 600,000 Dollara,

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman E. Hozriva, Esq. Deputy Chairman--F, D. SASSOON, Haq, E. R. BELLOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,

Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Kat

Hon. W. KESWICK,

'A, Molven, Esq.

ED. TOBIN, E

CHIRY MANAGER.

Hongkong,.. THOMAS JACKSON, Erg. Manager.

Shanghal EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BAXEus,—London and County Bank.

HONGKONG,

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INTEREST ALLOWED Current Depoolt Accounts at the rate

ON of 1 per cent, per aunum on the daily

balance, styl

On Fixed Deposito:--

For 9 months, 2 per cent. per annum.

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单重

4 per cent.

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12 FE 5 per cent, 03

LOCAL BILLS Discounzad, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every dealption of Banaing and Krokange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chial Commercial places in Europe, Iudla, Australia, Amerios, China and Japan,

1. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

No, 1, Queen's Road Bast,

Offloss of the Corporation,

Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,

CAPITAL...............

RESERVE FUND,..

BANKERS.

..£800,000. £110,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

BANK'S BRANCH in BONG-

TONG 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 Bulle discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De- posite for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

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

CARPENTERS.

For Sale.

SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.

N and after MONDAY, August 13th, Webill offer the remaining portion of our SUMMER STOOK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

A few pieces of SOILED SILES MARK- ED, as than Lining Prices, 20 Conts per Yard,

A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents por Yard.

Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard.

MAIL.

Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

日五初月七年丑丁

HONGKONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1877,

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

Now White WASHING DRESS GOODS, DESIRE

15 Cents, worth double.

New Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS. LINS, 25 Cents per Yard.

Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents per Yard.

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

Batistes, French Printed CAMBRIOS, Hollands and Dress Lawns much reduced.

Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price.

SAFE!!

ESIRING to honeft by the world wide reputation of our Oll, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Sults at law have been Instituted against the MAKELS AND FURCHASERS Of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANT" are stenoilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G CO. PATENTS"

We shall include in this Extraordinary are stamped on the top of the can. Sale a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., GOODS at a proportionate reduction.

WASHING COSTUMES, ready-made, 50 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, from $2,00.

Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and jy11]

other CUSTUMES, from $3.00,

A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and Ladica' UNDERCLOTHING. Will be very much reduced.

BUY'S SUITS at about Half Price.

100 Doz. Ladies' Hem-stitched HAND. KERCHIEFS, Bome Slightly Soiled worth buying.

Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS, da, must be cleared.

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

Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various useful Remnants at Half asual Price.

A Lot of Tarious 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.

Mach disappointment to many intending Buyers was caused through the closing of last Summer's Sale without published notice. We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September lat, 1877,

SAYLE & Co.,

sol]

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong.

FOR SALE.

CUTLERMER & Co.'s

Celebrated

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, Juno 22, 1876.

NOW READY

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

A CANTONESH DIALECT. Part L,

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

Prive: Two Dollars and & HALF, To be had from Mesara LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Meest KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

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Notices of Firms.

0. & 0, 8, 8. Co.

NOTICE.

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

GEO. B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, August 7, 1877.

NOTICE,

NEW YORK, U. 8. A.

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

1876.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

pany are requested to farmish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad juated by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,

pet Secretaryja- Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE DIVIDEND, at the Rate of 3%,

Tor $2.26 per SHARE, Declated at the

holders bold 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,

Becrtiary.

Hongkong, July 25, 1877. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

B

MEETING of SHARE

THOLDERS will be Held in the Offices

of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, ON WEDNESDAY, August 22nd, 1877, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of receiving a State- ment of Accounts 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, Stordlary.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877,

an18ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. having been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of EDWARD BURNIE Will Conduct the Messrs HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY MBUAINESS of my OFFICE, during my ROTTERDAM, call attention to the

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bave Re Temporary Absence from the Colony.

ceived a Shipment of

FIRST-CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD,

of Different Kinde, 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.

R. E, CAIRNS,

Surveyor to Local Officer, and Lloyds Register of Shipping. 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

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NOTICE. TAROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD.

and Me M. W. Gezio, are authe

high quality of their GENEVA.

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

Intimations. A

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,.....

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

TOTICE is hereby given, that the Or NTO Y 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.

au16 Hongkong, August 1, 1877. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

that

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 Director,

THOMAS JACKSON,

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

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

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N Extraordinary MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above A 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,

W. H. BAY,

Secretary.

an21 Hongkong, July 31, 1877. CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

N Extraordinary MEETING of the

ASEAREHOLDERS in the bore

Intimations.

W. BALL

ORINA DISPENSARY.

IMPORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

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.

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to B. E. SIR ARTHUB KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to

H. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA,

Wyndham Strest, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, TTAS on hand the Largest and Best

H collection of Views of China, Pho- tographio Albume, Frames, Cases, &, of assorted sizes. Ex S. S. Radnorshire a supply of very handsome Easel Albums of Russia and Velvet Covers, assorted size. Illuminated Albums for Portraits. Tobacco Fouchen, in Shape of Skulls, Rats, &s, and a nice choice of Gilt Mountings for! Frames, &o.

Bongkong, March 28, 1877,

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR HOIHOW & HAIFOONG.

The Brittah Steamship "ALBAY,"

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. Hongkong, August 10, 1877. au14

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN"

will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 14th Instant, at 4 p.m.-

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, August 11, 1877.

Victoria, 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 existing Shares and a division of lis Capital Into Shares of One- third the amount fixed by the said Memo DAY 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- quired by the said alteration of the Memo randum of Association.

By Order,

W. EL RAY,

Secretary.

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Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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

1876.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com.

SHAREHOLDERS in

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Undersigned with s List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per cent (20%) of the Natt Profits reserved for au22 Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the S1 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.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876. HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under- aigned with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 81st December, 1878, in order that the distribution of the Nete Profits reserved for Contributors may bo arranged. Returns zet rendered prior to the B1st August hert, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

BU31

THE PRICE LIST “UST ISSUED by the Undersigned will

take effect

JUST

from 1st AUGUST.

A Good Assortment of Logs and Flankerized to Sign the name of our Firm par Any one to whom a Copy has not been sent

of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Procuration at Toochow, and Mr F. F.

Quality.

ELWELL at Amoy.

LANE, CRAWFORD & 06. Hongkong, July 18, 1877.

BUSSELL & Co.

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FOR SALE.

China, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE,

del

C

HEIDSIEC & Co.'s

HAMPAGNE 18741TTR. F. O. DITTMER is authorized to

Sign our Firm per Procuration.

Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

MONOPOLE.

DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SALE.

Bel

SANDER & Co.

Intimations.

may obtain it on Application.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1677.

DENTAL NOTICE.

A016

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1817.)

851

DR, STour begs to inform his Patrons THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE

and the Public that he will be ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.

Hongkong, August 4, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

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COMPANY, LIMITED. THE Undersigned having been Appoint- ed AGENTS of the above Company at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," aro prepared to accept Risks and Tante Polloles by any, First-Clans Steamer, al current SMALL Twin Screw STEAM speaking English, Portuguese, and

A COLOURED WOMAN, DE ROGERS begs to inform his rates, Payable eitherringlar

Patrons and the Public that he In- LIVERPOOL, or at the principal Ports of LAUNOH, 35 Feet Long, Built by

BIRLEY & Co. FORREST of LONDON. For further paril. Chinese, desires employment as Lay's tends to visit AMOY and FOUCHOW in INDIA and the East. ⠀⠀

Agente. enlare apply to Captain CLARK, on Board MAID of NUESE. Good references. Address September and October, leaving HONG

KONG about the 18th of September. O, Sb., care of China Mail Office, British Barque Nimrod.

Hongkong, May 21, 1677; Hongkong, August 6, 1871. Hongkong, August 6, 1877, Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

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FOR SAIGON. The British Steamer

"AMBOTO,"

auld

Capt. BRowN, will be despatched for the above Port on WEDNES Next, the 15th Instant, at 5 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON,

Charterer.

auls

Hongkong, August 10, 1877. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA

The British Steamship

"JAPAN," Captain H. DE SMIDI, Will leave this for the above Porte

on THURSDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 pim.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents...

Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

DAT,

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

"ARGYLL,"

Captain SCOTT, will be de spatotied as above on THURS the 16th Instant, at 3 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

8016 Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship

"BURMESE"

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due immediately from SINGA FORE, will receive prompt despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, August 11, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamship ****«LEYTE" will have immediate despatch for the above Fort,

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

A. MAG. HEATON,

Agent. Hongkong, August 9, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamship

"MACTAN"

will have immediate despatch Come for the above Port, For Freight or Fange, apply to

A. MAG. HEATON,

Agent Hongkong, August 0, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAL

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

WAL PUSTAU & Co.,

Agents 8. 6. Cassandro.

`Hongkong, August 6, 1877,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK. The 4 1 German Ship

"JOHANNE,"

BUNE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

J

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship

**MATORLESS,”

73. C. DAWES, Marter, 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 1British Barque

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

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON,

The A1 British Bark "RUBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR HAMBURG.

The 4 1 British Bark

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

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGFDORN & 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 will have immediate despatel. -

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 despatoh 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 13 Port, and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877.

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FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Barkentine

WILLIAM COBB," having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whaopos for the above Fort and havo quick despatch, pungki

For Freight, apply to

JULYPHANT & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1677.

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FOR LONDON. The 100 41 German Ship

POLYNESIA,” SOHWAUZE, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Barque

"BON ACCORD," W, Scorr, Master, will quick despatch na above.

For Freight, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877,

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A1 British Barque

OALDEW

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,