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CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.”
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1877.
Vou XXXIII. No. 4408. 號六十月八年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAB, 9, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, ***Cornhill. · Gondas &. Goran, Ludgate
Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & CO
Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nat-
mau Strest.
For Sale.
SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.
We shall offer the remaining portion N and after MONDAY, August 13th, of our SUMMER STOOK at GREATLY! REDUCED PRICES.
A few places of SOILED SILKS MARK- ED, less than Lining Prices, 20 Centa
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTUH, Maper Yard, bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BEN & BLLOK, San Fran-
C100.
CHINA-Sweatose, Quazon & CAMPBELL,
A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents per Yard,
Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard. New White WASHING DRESS GOODS, 15 Cents, worth double,
New Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS- ...dmoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co.LINS, 25 Cents per Yard.
Foocheer, Hanes & Co. Bhanghai, Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY per fard. & WALER. Mariila, C. Eximiaux & Co. Marco, Li A. Da Grágki
banks.
·HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 500,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman--F, D. SASSOON, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHEIM REINERS,
W. H. FORBES, Esq. HOD. W. KESWICK,
A. Molven, Esq.
Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIRE MANAOKE
Hongkong,.. THOMAS Jackson, Kuq,
Manager.
Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEra.—London and County Bank
HONGKONG.
INZEHESZ ÁLLOWED
White Striped MUSLINS, Sightly Soiled were 45 Cents, will be sold at 16 Centa por Yard,
Batistes, French Printed CAMBRICS, Hollands and Dress Lawns much reduced.
Fanny Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price,
We shall include in this Extraordinary
Sale & few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS |GOODS at a proportionate reduction.
WASHING COSTUMES, ready-made, from $2.00.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
DESH
SAFE!!
Intimations.
OHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
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
By Order,
W. B. RAY,
Secretary Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
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CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Published every
日八初月七年丑丁
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
TÍBRE Comdt. DEGIRARD, will bode. spatched for YOKOHAMA
H. DÙ FOUEY Agent. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
ESIRING to tenefit by the world-passed at the Mecting of Shareholders held shortly after the arrival of the next French
This Day. wide reputation of our Oll, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack. ages. Suite at low have been instituted against the MAKERS AND FURCHABERS 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. THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co.,
Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and iy11] other COSTUMES, from $3.00.
A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and Ladies' UNDEROLOTHING 'will be very much redused,
BOY'S SUITS at about Half Price. 100 Doz. Ladies' Hem-atitched HAND- KERCHIEFS, some Slightly Soiled worth boying.
Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS, c., must be cleared.
A Lot of Ladies' Solled KID BOOTS, will be sold 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 Stroote,
NEW YORK, U. 9. A.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
SE
HAKEHOLDERS in the above Com pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending S1st December laat, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of prior to the 31st October next will be ad BILK and other TRIMMINGS at ajusted by the Company, and no claims or quarter of original price.
alterations will be subsequently admitted,
JAR. B. "COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Twenty-five Dozen of Ladies' SILK
DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY
ON Current Deposit Accounts at the rate UNBRELLAS, at $2.00 each.
of 1 per cent, per annum on the dally will be carried on as usual. balance.
On Fixed Deposits;-- For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent.
6
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& per cent.
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· Local Bills Discounted, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafii, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australls, America, Obina and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, I, Queen's Road East,
Hongkong, March 29, 1976.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.
· CAPITAL..................
RESERVE FUND,..
BANKERS.
.£800,000. .£110,000,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE ORTY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in `HONG-
KONG grants Drafta on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays 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- posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TO CONTRACTORS, HOUSE. BUILDERS, SHIP-BUILDERS, AND
CARPENTERS.
-Much disappointment to many intending Buyers was caused through the closing of last Summer's Sale without published notice. We now bag to notify this Sale will positivoly Close on September lat, 1877.
SAYLE & Co.,
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VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
and Stanley Street, Hongkong.
FOR SALE.
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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND, at the Rate of 3%, TB26 Der SHARE, Declared at tho Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- UTLER, PALMER & Co.'s holders held This Day, will be Fayable at
Celebrated
the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY, the 27th Instant,
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 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 EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF.
To be had from Meseta LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Messta KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, Fobruary 8, 1877.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
Public Auction, in their Sale ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will call
Room, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 17th August, 1877, at Noon,- VILMAN'S STORES: Pickles, Tark fruits, Raisins, Jams, Jellies, Sardines, Hats, Cheese, Etc.
Silk Umbrellas, Umbrella Frames Framed Engravings, Butcher's Knives,
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. T HOLDERS WHITE to use then of the Company, CLUB CHAMBERS, on WEDNESDAY, August 22nd, 1877, at 3.p.m., for the purpose of receiving & 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, Secretary.
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Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
Pencils, Looking Glases, Ketosis ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have Re Table Lamps, Crystal Gamaliers, LA
ceived a Shipment of
FIRST-CLASS MANILA HARDWOOD,
of Different Klads, and of the Very Best Quality, Suitable for BOUSE BUILDING, SHIP BUILDING, and for all kinds of Work requiring Timber of the most durable natore.
ALBO
A Good Assortment of Logs and Planks of TEAK WOOD of the most Superior Quality,
LAND, ORAWFORD & Co, Hongkong, July 18, 1877.
FOR SALE.
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~HAMPAGNE 1876,
EziDSIBOK & Co.'s MONOPOLE,
DEETVEN & Co,
pel
Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
FOR SALE.
ko.,
dtc.. Also,
100 Short Enfield Rifies,
50 7-shot Revolvers,
1 bale Cotton Waste.
3 Ship's Bells on Stands.
do.
before delivery.
are requested to send in an Account of the Business Contributed for the Half- year ended June 30th, 1877, on or before the 81st Instant, on which Date the Accounte will be Closed.'
By Order of the Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong, August 18, 1877. - 201
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having
in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. I been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in
The Lot or Lots, with all fanits and errors of description, st purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of Mezars HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY
Hongkong, August 14, 1877. au17 of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Dnd the Publio that he will be
R. ETOUT begs to inforto his Petrose
ABSENT from HONGKONG until further notice.
Hongkong, August 4, 1677.
DENTAL NOTICE.
Ault
SMAN Tin Screw STEAM DR is LAUNCH, 35 Feet Long, Built by Patrons and the Public that he in- FORBEST of LONDON, For further part-tands to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board September and October, leaving HONG British Barque Nimrod,
KONG about the 18th of September, Hongkong, July 30, 1877,
Hongkong, August 8, 1977.
bigh quality of their GENEVA. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
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W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY. MPORTER OF 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,
N Extraordinary. MEETING of the
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
TIGRE,"
Comdt. LoBMIER, will be de- spatched for SHANGHAI
H. » POVEY, Agent, Hongkong, August 15, 1877,"
A 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 'shortly after her arrival from Europe, 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 its 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 altor Artlolen 31 and 76 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. H. RAY,
Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
Secretary,
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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
QHAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of that Contribu- tions for the year ending 81st 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 adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be absequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAE 1876,
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Office ✪ 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 Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Altostions be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned begs to remind his
Customers and the Public Generally that he still. CARRIES on his PHOTO. GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and that he has no connection whatever with the Establishment recently opened in Queen's Road, under the Name and Style of Arong & Co.
AFONG,
No. 8 A, Wyndham Street.
#elő Hongkong, August 15, 1877, PACIFIC MAIL 8. 8. COMPANY.
NOTICE.
THE DEPARTURE of the Company's 9. WOHINA" has been POST. PONED to the 30th Instant, at â P.M.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, August 14, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR HOIHOW, The Steamship
"OLYMPIA,"
A1230
NABEL, Master, will be de- spatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 17th Instant, at 5 p.m.:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, August 18, 1877.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT;}
The Spanish Steamship
“MAOPAN” will have immediate despatob for the sbore Port,
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
A, MADU HRATON,
Agent, Hongkong, August 9, 1877,
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 & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
Tho 4 1 British Barque
"GEO, CROSHAW,” GEO. IRVING, Maator, will have early despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 41 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERS V" | GUNN, Master, will loa *or the above Port, and willvO
quick despateb.
For Freight, apply to
عيد
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY," Capt, MONEMAN, 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 will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAQEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4 1 American Ship
A. 8. DAVIS," J. W. Ford, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Cù,
-Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
FOR PORTLAND,
The A1 Americas Ship
"PILGRIM"
Evening.
PRICE, $34 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. (To follow the Barque Calders.)
The A 1 British Barque
"WINLOW"
Capt BARKER, will load here and have a quick despatch for
the above Porta
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, August 13, 1877,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The A 1 British Barque
"CALDEW
Captain W, PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch an above.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, July 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Barque
"BON ACCORD,”
W. Scorr, Master, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bongkong, August 1, 1877.
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s S. S. MONGOLIA AND PESHAWUR.
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JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessels, from London, Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Steamer AUSTRALIA from Cal- cutts, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in- the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whance delivery can be obtained from this dato.
Goods not delivered by the 17th Instant will be subject to rent.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, August 10, 1877.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BRITISH SHIP KHEDIVE, FROM ANTWERP.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by above-named
in
Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods
Cargo impeding the disebarge of the Vessof will be landed and stored at Con. signees' risk and expense,
MEYER & Co......
Agents
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Hongkong, August 10, 1877. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
MELE S. S. Burmese having arrived, Con- THES.S. Cargo by or are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Goods will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day, the 13th Inst. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta.
Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
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GERMAN STEAMER CASSANDRA, LANGEE, Master, FROM LONDON via SINGAPORE..
CONSI
selONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rink in the Godown of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained.
will load here for the above Port, and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
N82 Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The A 1 American Barkentine
WILLIAM QOBB,”
►baring the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampoa for the above Port and have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877.
Consignees wishing to take delivery of their Goods from the Boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Goods remaining in store after the 20th Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary in given until 8 o'clock To-day..
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAU & CO.,
Agents, 8. S. Cassandra.
3020 Hongkong, August 13, 1877. GERMAN BARK ADOLPH, FROM HAMBURG,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. 281amed Vessel are hereby requested to
FOR LONDON. The 100 di German Ship
**FOLYNESIA," SCHWAUER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, July 11, 1877.
sand in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take im mediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be lauded and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, August 8, 1877,
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