1877-08-22 — Page 1

THE

CHINA

Established Fob

i

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail an

Voz. XXXIII. No. 4413,號二十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

- LONDON:-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate

5

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

PAIR of Condensing ENGINES and

Old Jer, READY & CO. BOILER, Cylinders 11 x 7, Shafting

4, E.C. SAMUEL DELCON & Coi, 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, W-

zaw Street.

and Propeller Completo.

Two Pairs of LAUNCH ENGINES, with Shafting and Propellers Complete, Cylinders AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Hex 6; being nearly alike would be suitable bourne and Sydney.

for Twin SorewN.

BAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-ExaN & BLACK, San Fran-

C$200+

CHINA-Swatow, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai, Fooch, Hanex & Co. LASH, CRAWFORD & Co., and KLY & WALEH. Manila, O. HžixESEN & Co. Masao, L. A. DA Ğraga,

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. HOPFIUS, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

EK BELILIOS, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, sq.

Hon. W. KraWICE.

A. McIVER, Esq.

WILHELM REINERS,

Esq.

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong.....THOMAS JACKSON, feq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai,.. „„EWEN CAMERON, Eng. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Current Deposit Account at the rate 0 of 1per cant per annum on the dally

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :-- For 3 months, 2 per cent, per amum,

4 per cent. *,

6

13

12

11 5 per cent.

**

11

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exahange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the obiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerilo, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

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,

One Small Single ENGINE and BOILER with Shafting and Propeller, suitable for a Gig.

The above may be seen on the premises of the Undersigned, and will be Sold Chesp.

LANE, CRAWFORD Rongkong, August 20, 1877,

Co.

вод

SAYLE & Co. SUMMER OLEARANCE SALE, N and after MONDAY, August 13th, We shall offer the remaining portion of our SUMMER STOOK at GERATLY REDUCED PRICES.

0

A few pieces of SOILED SILKS MARK- ED, less than Lining Friscs, 20 Cents per Yard,

A

A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY DRESS SILKS, at 76. Cents per Yard,

Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard. New White WASHING DRESS GOODS, 14 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-were 15 Cents, will be Sold at 15 Conts per Yard.

Batistas, French Printed CAMBRICS, Hollands and Dress Lawns much reduced.

Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about Half Price,

We shall include in this Extraordinary Sale a few pieces of AUTUMN DRESS GOODS at & proportionate reduction.

WASHING COSTUMES, ready made, from $2.00.

Richly Embroidered HOLLAND and other COSTUMES, from $3.00.-

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

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

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

MAIL.

Shipping List.” Published every Evening.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1877.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

|

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Prays Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 24th August, 1877, at Noon,-** Merino Drawers, Woollen Socks, Handkerchiefs, Tea Sete, Table Knives, Kerosene Lamps, Pipes, Cigar Cases, Walking Sticks, Magenta Dye, Sewing Needles, Japanese Swords, Napkins, Paint Brushes, Sorubbing Brushes, Hair Brooms.

Aleo,

20 bags White Beans. 50 Revolvers.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and SITors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,

Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Bu24

HE Undersigned has received instruc-

Tous to sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY,

the 25th day of August, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 45, Wyndham St,

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH AND CHRONOMETER

MANUFACTURERS,

JEWELLERS

日四十月七年丑丁

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT

OIL.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS RELIABLE,

AND BOOKS.

te 20

46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877. BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE

VIE DIVIDEND declared for the Half; year ending on 80th June last, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of $125, Is PAYABLE on and after FRIDAY, the 37th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS

JACKSON, 150 Chief-Manager. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

#616

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

J

1876

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to beneft by the world-

DES

י '

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark

"ABERLADY,"

J. NICOLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Barque "GRASMERE,"

HASTINGS, Master, will lond here for the above Fort, and

wide reputation of our Oil, certain partios have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Suite at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of will bave quick despatch. 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., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,

jy11]

NEW YORK, U. 8, A.

NOTICE.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

HE Undersigned bege to remind his Customers and the Public Generally

*AFONG,

that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO- CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 8 A The whole of the Household FURNI- pany are requested to furnish the LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and TURE, &c., comprising:-Crimson Rep Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- that he has no connection whatever with Covered Drawing Room Suite, Black-tions for the year ending 31st December the Establishment recently opened in wood Carved Marble-top Contre Table last, in order that the proportion of the Queen's Road, under the Name and Style

Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors of APONG & Co. and Teapoys, Black-wood Chairs, English-may be arranged. Returns not rendered made Walnut Chefionier with Class, prior to the 31st October next will be ad- Pier Glasses, Engravings, Pictures, juated by the Company, and no claims or Bronzes, Vases, Gasaliers and Turkish alterations will be subsequently admitted. Carpots.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

Dining Table, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Side Board, Whatnots, Glassware and Plated Ware.

NOTICE.

no1

HE Annual General MEETING of

Damask Covered Bedroom Suite, Ningpo Inlaid Table, Morocco Covered" Iron Lounge, American-made Bedstead, Wardrobes, Marble-top Tables, Wash-SHAREHOLDERS in and SUBSC stand, Toilet Table and Glass, Writing Tables, Cheval Glass, Chest of Drawers, EERS to the above Institution will be held in the ST. ANDREW'S HALL, at 3 p.m. on SATURDAY, the 25th Instant

By Order,

H. L. DENNYS, Secretary, Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

$70,

$0.,

&c.

A Cottage PLANO, by Schluter.

Ared,

One AVIARY. Catalogues will be issued, and the

day, the 24th Instant.

An25

A Lot of Ladies' Solled KID BOUL whole to be on view on and after F. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

will be Bold at $1.00 per Pair.

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

A Lot of varilous Colours and Soris of SILK and other TRIMMINGS at a quarter of original price.

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

DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY

will be carried on as usual.

Minch disappointment to many intending Buyora was caused through the closing of last Summer's Sale without publiabed notion, We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.

SAYLE & Co.,

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-1] LKONG 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-

posits for fixed periods on terms which may

be ascertained, on application.

For Sale.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong.

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

BARRACK FURNITURE,

CARRIAGE & PAIR OF FONIES, &c.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have ro ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the Quarters of Major A. L. EMERSON, H. M. 28th Regiment, ENUINE BREAKFAST CLARET, Wellington Barracks, on

FOR SALE.

Gin Draught at 81 per Gallon, Every

Day

O. L. THEVENIN,

Queen's Road, No, 44. Hongkong, August 20, 1877..

WINES AND SPIRITS.

THE Endersigned begs to inform the

that has received by Steamers Atholl and Cassandra, one of the best selections of BRANDY and FRENCH WINES, such as Chatern Lafite, Chateau, Leoville, Pichon Longueville,

Chateau Latour, Chateau Larote, plats

and quarts, &o,

BRANDY, Robin Freres, blue, red and white caps.

* LIQUEUES from Bordeaux, Curapso,

Anisotto, do, do,

A List of Prices can be obtained on application.

C. L THEVENIN,

44, Queen's Road, Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

au80 LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re-

ceived instructions to: Sell at Low Pares a Smell Involes of LADIES' JEWELRY, WATCHES, &.---Inspection Is invited

Hongkong, August 10, 1877,

BERLIN

FOR SALE,

ERLIN TIVOLI BERE, in Case 4 Doz Quarts,

WINEER & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1877.

THURSDAY,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctionser. Hongkong, Aug, 16, 1877.

au25

PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc- Ttions to call by Public Auctions

од

TUESDAY,

the 28th day of August, 1877, at 2 o look p.m., at No. 2, College Gardens, property of a Gentleman, and owing to Change of Residence,---

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o, comprising:→→ English-made Walnut Centre Table, Mahogany Green Rep-covered Drawing room Suite, English-made Whatnot with Glass, Pier Glass, Engravings, Carpets, and Hearth-ruga. Ana

Teakwood Extension Dining Table,

Whatmote, and Dining Chairs, Dinner, Dogsert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware

Paul went Rad Plated-ware.

American-made Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Marble Clocks, Chest of Drawers, Book case, Blackwood Marble-top Tea Foys, Toilet Table and Glass, Washstands,

the 23rd Aug. 1877, ai § o'clock p.m.

The whole of his PRIVATE FUR- | &c., &c. NITURE, Eto., comprising: Couches, Chairs, Glassware, Pictures, Portable Iron Bedsteads and Washstands, Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes,

Cottage PIANO, by Allison,

Also,

1 12-bore Double-barrelled Breech. loading GUN, by Charles Lancaster, London (only used one season).

1 12-bore Breech-loading FOWLING

And,

A Cottage PIANO, by J. Broadwood and Sons, especially imported for the olimate.

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 27th Instant.

20

COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS

are requested to send in an Account 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 Directors,

AUD, GILLIES,

Secretary,

Bel

Hongkong, August 13, 1877. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONES FOR THE YEAR 1876.

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com

Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per

pany are requested to furnish the

cent (20 %) of the Net 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 subsequently. admitted..

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877. nol CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR TER YEAR

10th 1876; mai

;་ཧཱུྃ། ་

HAREHOLDERS in the above Ofice are requested to Furnish the Under TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery signed with a List of their Contribution In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1:7 for the Year ending 31st December, 1876 All lots, with all faults and errors of in order that the distribution of the Nett

PIECE, Central Fire, by Truslock Bro desciption, at purchasers risk on the fall Profits reserved for Contributors may be

thers, Dublin.

Central Eire Cartridges, Etc.

One Microscope.

And, at 4 o'clock,

A Four-wheeled CARRIAGE, in good order.

A Pair of China FONIES, wall matched, run in Double or Single Flare ness, steady to Ride and Good Hill Ponies.

Single and Double Harne Two Saddles. Horse Clothing

40.,

&o.

Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur niture will be on view on the Morning set of the Sale.

TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1,7. of All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,··

Bufa

Hongkong, Ang 30, 1877.

of the hammer,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongking, August 21, 1877.

Intimations.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

N Extraordinary MEETING of A SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Beld at the Head Office Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Confirming the Special Resolu

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 Agenta, Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

081

ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. having been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in HONGKONG for the well-known Firth of Mesar HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY of BOTTERDAM, call attention to the high quality of their GENEVA, Hongkong, July 81, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

audi

on passed at the Mosting of Shareholders R. ROGERS begs to inform his DPatrons and the Pabllo that he in-

hotả This Day,

By Order,

W. EL BAY,

Secretary Hongkong, August 22, 1977,

5911

tends to visit AMOY and FOODHOW In September and October, leaving HONG RONG shout the 18th of September.

Rongkong, August 6, 1977,

Nelā

No. 3 A, Wyndham Strest. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.

PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY.

NOTICE.

HE DEPARTURE of the Company's TS. 9. "OHINA" has been FOST PONED to the 30th Instant, at 8 P.M.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents

Hongkong, August 14, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

NOTICE.

au30

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,

The Company's Steamship

TIBRE,"

Comdt, DE GIRARD, will be de spatched for YOKOHAMA on THURSDAY, the 23rd Inst., at Daylight.

H. DU POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

an23

FOR BANGKOK, The Steamship.

**TINTERN ABBEY," TINDALE, Master, will be de- spatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 10 am

For Freight or Passage, apply to

- SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

NOTICE,

au29

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Any Dadd

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,

The Company's Steamship TIGRER

Comdt. LORMIER, will be de spatched for SHANGHAI on THURSDAY, the 23rd Inat, at 6 p.m.

CH. DO YOURY, ruddet ke alamaara Agent U

Hongkong, August 21, 1677, ..

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAL ·

The.Steamer

AU28

“ZOUDOUN CASTLE,” terpeated here on or about the 25th Instant, will have' immediate despatch for the above Port

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMBON, BELL & 0011. 10-tal Agents Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

FOR MANILA:

13

The Spanish Steamship "MAOTAN"]

will be despatched for the Above Port on THURSDAY,

"the 23rd Jäktarit, at Noon,

· For Freight of Fassago, apply to....

**A, MANG, HEATON. Hongkong, Augint 20, 1877,

Bailing Vessels.

au22

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American Barkentine

*WILLIAM COBB,” 10 Shaving the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load

here and for at Whampos for the above Fort and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLYFĦANT & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1877, bust

FOR NEW YORK. The 1 German Ship

"JOHANNE,”

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

qulok despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON. ** The 1 British Barque-

"GEO. CROSELAW." GEO, IRVING, Manter, will have Boarly despatch na above. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O«. 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 & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1877,

FOR HAMBURG,

Tha 4 1 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. TEMELE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight, spply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship ̈

A. 8. DAVIS,”.

J. W. Foun, Marter, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch.

For Freight, apply to die boplikt aant antenna Bella M AURUSSELL”. 06,

Hongkong, August 1, 1877...

FOR PORTLAND.

The 41 American Ship ****-

"PILGRIM"

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

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Col

Hongkong, August 2, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Barque Caldew.)

ΜΟΝΙΜΟ

162

Capt BARKER, will load here

and have a quick despatch for the above Porte, ma shum te mutta ties For Freight, apply to undouby' HOZARIO & 08.

Hongkong, August 13, 1977,

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, The 4.1 British Bargue ou

"UALDEW

gh

Captain W. PesaBSON, having the greater portion of her Carro engaged, will have quick despatch above,duterte-

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, July 27, 1877,

A

FOR LONDON The 100 4 1 German Ship

"POLYNESIAN SonwAUER, Mester, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Barque

"BON ACCORD,"

W. SCOTT, Master, will have quick despatch as shove.

For Freight, sýply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Ce

Blangkong, August 1, 1877,

+