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THE

CHINA

Established

February. 1845

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening

VoL.XXXIII, No. 4407. 號五十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL

LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 8, Clement's Lanc, Lombard Street, GEODOR STREET, 80, Cornhill, GouDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Cirous, E, C, BARKS, HENDT & CO.

For Sale. SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.

4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & ON

Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street,

and after MONDAY, August 18th, We shall offer the remaining portion

of our SUMMER STOCK at GEBATLY

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 138, N REDUCED PRICES,

sau Birest.

A fow pieces of 8OILED SILKS MARK- AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEWED, loss than Lining Prices, 20 Centa

ZEALAND-GoBDON & GOTCH, Mel por Yard, bourne and Sydney. BAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran≈

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cisco, CHINA:Breatowo, Quzion & CAMERELL, NICHOLLS & Co Amoy, WILSON,

Shanghai. Frochow, HEDer & Co. LAKH, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Wizan, Manila, C. Hxшssum & Co, Macar, L. A. da Ġraga.

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL... 5,000,000 Dollars. REEVE FUND... 500,000 Dollars,

COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. Horrive, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-F. D. Ba88005, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

Hon, W. KESWICK

A. MOITER, Esq.

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ED, TOBIN, Haq.

UBIST MANAGER,

Hongkong,..

THOMAS JACKSON, K1q. Manager. Shanghal,. Ewan CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKBas,-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 dally

balance,

On Fixed Deposits :--

For 8 months, 2 per cont, per annum.

4 per cent,

6

12

P

17 6 per cent,

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,

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Oredita granted on approved. Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

No, 1, Queen's Road East,

Offices of the Corporation,

Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

.....£800,000. ..£110,000.

CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND,...

BANKERS.

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 Chlef 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 Bills 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.

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

Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard:

MAIL.

Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.

日七初月七年丑丁

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1877.

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

| RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

Now White WASHING DRESS GOODS, DE

15 Cents, worth double.

Now Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS- LINS, 25 Cents per Yard

Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents per Yard.

White Striped MUSLINS, Slightly Soiled were 45 Cents, will be Sold at 10 Cents per Yard.

Batistes, French Printed CAMBRICS, Hollanda and Dress Lawns much reduced.

Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price,

We shall include in this Extraordinary Sate a few plecos of AUTUMN DRESS GOODS at a proportionate reduction.

WASHING COSTUMES, ready-made, from 82,00.-

SAFE!!

ESIRING to Lenefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Sults 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 MFG CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can.

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO.,

Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and jy11] other COSTUMES, from $3.00,

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

BUY'S SUITS at about Half Price.

100 Doz. Ladies' Hem-stitched HAND. KERCHIEFS, some Slightly Boiled worth baying

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 usual Price.

80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Strests,

NEW YORK, D.-8. A.

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

Intimations.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Or

dinary Yearly MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION

intimations.

DENTAL NOTICE.

R. STOUT begs to inform his Patrons

Dnd the Public that he will be

ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.

Hongkong, August 4, 1877. ·

DENTAL NOTICE.

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will be Held at the Orry Hall, For August D Patrons and the Public that he in- R. ROGERS begs to inform his THURSDAY, the 18th day of August current, at Three o'clock p.m., for the pur tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in pose of receiving the Report of the Court September and October, leaving HONG- of Directors, together with a Statement of KONG about the 15th of September.

Hongkong, August 6, 1877. Accounts to 30th Jane, 1877.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager.

su16 Hongkong, August 1, 1877. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTION In her PIA hat the REGISTERS of SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 4th to the 16th day of August ourrent (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. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY; LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS,HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

SHAREHOLDERS in the short co &c., must be cleared.

Undersigned with a List of their Contribu-| tions for the year ending 31st December

AN Extraordinary MEETING of the last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for ContributorA SHAREHOLDERS in the above may be arranged. Returns not rendered Company will be Held at the Head Office, prior to the 31st October next will be ad- Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the jasted by the Company, and no claims or 21st August, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the pur pose of Confirming the Special Resolution alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JAS. B. COUGHTKIE,

passed at the Meeting of Shareholders held Secretary.

This Day. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

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

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

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

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

SAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong.

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FOR SALE.

UTLER PALMER & Co.'s

Celebrated Brands of WINEB and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Oo. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.

NOW READY. CHINESE ĮDICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I., A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITE, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF.

To be had from Mesars LANE, CEAWYORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai.

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

MR

Notices of Firms.

0. & 0, 8. S. Co.

NOTICE.

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

GEO. B. EMORY,

Agent.

Hongkong, August 7, 1877,

NOTICE,

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TR. BURNIE will Conduct the

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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. Mosting 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 25, 1877. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Half-yearly MEETING of SHARE,

THOLDERS will be Held in the Offices of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, ON at WEDNESDAY," August 22nd, 1877, 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, Secretary.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS

MERWARS of my UFFIOR, during my requested to send in an account

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

ceived a Shipment of

FIRST-CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD,

of Different Kinds, and of the Very Best

Quality, Suitable for HOUSE BUILDING,

R. B. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping. 2. Club Chambers,

SHIP BUILDING, and for all kinds of Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

Work requiring Timber of the most durable nature,

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

Quality,

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

FOR SALE.

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of the Business Contributed for the Half- year ended June 30th, 1877, on or before the 31st Instant, on which Date the Accounts will be Closed.

By Order of the Director, GILLIES, Hongkong, August 18, 1877.

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By Order,

W. H. RAY,

Secretary 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, 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

Auctions.

FURNITURE SALE

FURNITURE. EUROPEAN AND OHINA-MADE.

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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bave received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on

THURSDAY,

the 16th August, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 13, Seymour Terrace, the residence of E. NEWCOMBE, Esq.,-

The whole of his Household FURNI TURE, consisting of Cretonne and Da mask Covered Settee, Couches, Chairs; Casaliers, Card and Side Tables, Cur tains, Fenders and Fire Irons, Side board, Dining Table, Electroplated Ware, Glass and Crockery Ware, Iron Bed- steads, Wardrobe, Couches, Mirrors, Washstands and Dressing Tables.

&o.,

Also,

&c.

A Choice Collection of Japanese IVORY CARVINGS, BRONZES,

&o,, Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view on Wednesday, the 15th Instant.

TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong. Aug. 13, 1877.

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GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

by Public Auction, in their Sale. ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will soll Room, Praya Contral, on

FRIDAY,

the 17th August, 1877, at Noon,- Memorandum of Association" in buck

OILMAN'S STORES: Pickles, Tart manner as to provide for a subdivision of the Company's exlating Shares and a fruits, Raisins, Jams, Jellies, Sardines, division of its Capital Into Shares of One-Hams, Cheese, Etc.

Silk Umbrellas, Umbrella Frames, third the amount fixed by the said Memo- randum of Association and to take into Framed Engravings, Butcher's Knives, consideration further Special Resolutions Pencils, Looking Classes, Kerosene to altor Articles 31 and 76 of the Company's Articles of Association in the manner ré- quired by the said alteration of the Memo randum of Association.

By Order,

W. H. BAY,

Secretary.

1021 Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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

(HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

pauy are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twentyper cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returna Bot rendered prior to the 81st October neat, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

SH

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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managerı. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. - ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870. CHAREHOLDERS in the above Office sel to Farnish the Under signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, Profits reserved for Contributors may be in order that the distribution of the Nett arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

Secretary.

NOTICE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD

and Mr M W. GREIG, are authed been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in za to Sign the name of our Firm per HONGKONG for the well-known Firms of MONSTA HOBOKEN DE BIE & TURLEY of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the del high quality of their GENEVA.

Hongkong, July 81, 1877,

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Procuration at Foochow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.

RUSSELL & Co. China, June 1, 1677.

NOTICE. TB. F. O, DITTMER is authorized to

SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

HAMPAGNE 1874 M Sign our Firm per Procuration,

HEIDSIZCs & Co

MONOPOLE.

DEETJEN & Co.

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SALE,

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Intimations.

COLOURED WOMAN, Widow,

A SMALL, Tai, St Long, Bult by A speaking English, Hort que

LAUNCH, 35 Feet

FORREST of LONDON. For further parti culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board British Barque Nimrod,

Hongkong, July 30, 1877,

Chinese, desires employment as Lapy's MAID or NUBSE, Good references. Address C. Bh, care of China Mail Office. Hongkong, August 9, 1877,

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W. BALL,

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ORINA DISPENSARY. MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI. OINES AND PERFUMES,

Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

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

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

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THE UNION MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE Underaged having been Appoint- AGENTS of the above Company

at HONGKONG and FOOCHOW," are prepared to accept Risks and Imane Polloles by any First Clase Steamers, at outrent rates, Payable either here, in LONDON, in LaVERFOOL, or at the principal Ports of Ixbia and the East.

BIRLEY & Coŋ Agente.

Hongkong, May 31, 1877.

Table Lamps, Crystal Gasaliers,

&c., Also,

50 7-shot Revolvers.

1 balo Cotton Waste.

100 Short Enfield Rifles.

3 Ship's Bells on Stands.

&c.

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 14, 1877.

shipping.

Steamers.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 Gorman Ship

JOHANNE,”

BUNJE, Mastor, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON, 19 The A1 British Barque

GEO. OROSHAW,"

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

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON.

Tho A 1 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNS, 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 Britiali 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 bere for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN 400. 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.

Rongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR PORTLAND.

The A1 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 MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follor the Barque Calder.) The 11 British Barque.

"WINDOW"

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Capt, BARKER, will load here and have a quick despatch for

the above Porta.

For Freight, apply to au17

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

The British Steamship

"JAPAN," Captalu H. DE SMIDT, Will leave this for the above Porte on THURSDAY, the 16th Inst., at 8 pm.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID BASSOON, BONS & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

DAY,

CALCUTTA.

The Steamship

"ARGYLL,"

H

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, August 13, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A1 British Barque

"CALDEW

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

.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, July 27, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The 4 1 American Barkentine

WILLIAM COBB,"

having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load bare and/or at Whampoa for the above de-Port and bave quick despatch, For Freight, apply to

Captain Scort, will be spatched as above on THURS the 16th Instant, at 8 p.m. For Freight or Pasange, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

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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. MAG. HEATON,

Agerst, Hongkong, August 9, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamship

"MACTAN"

will have immediate despatch for the above Fort. For Freight or Passago, apply to

A. MACG, BEATON,

1877.

Hongkong, August 0,

Agent,

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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FOR LONDON. The 100 A 1 German Ship

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

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The 41 British Barque

"HON ACCORD,"

W. Score, faster, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

GLBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

Hongkong August 1, 1877,