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CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Established

1840 February, “Hongkong Evening Mail and

Voz, XXXIII, No. 4414.號三十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON:-F. ALBLB, 8, Clement's Lung,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate

For Sale.

SEEDS

Circus B. 0, Bars, HENRY & Co LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have just

Old Jeory, DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Btreat. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Ndi-

sau Strest. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTOH, Msi- bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Perta

generally:—Brax & BLACK, San Fran

CISCO

CHINA-Sato, QUELOR & CAMP

Amoy, WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co Fooohow, Hen & Co, Shanghai, LANS, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Waras, Manila, O. HEX & Co. Macas, L. A. Di Guaga.

Banks, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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

COVET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E. HOPPICS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASIDON, Esq. B.K BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Esq. Hoa. W. KESWICK, A. McIVER, Esq.

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong,......THOMAS JAUKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai, EWEN CAMEBON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County

Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Received their new Season's FLOWER, VEGETABLE and GRASS SEEDS, from Mes SUTTON & Sons of Reading. A Liat may be had on Application. Hongkong, August 22, 1877.

A

465

FOR SALE. PAIR of Condensing ENGINES and BOILER; Cylinders 11 x 7, Shafting and Propeller Complete.

Two Pairs of LAUNCH ENGINES, with Shafting and Propellers Complete, Cylinders 5x 6; being nearly alike would be suitable for Twin Serews.

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 Choop.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

set Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re-

LANO impotions to Ball at Low

PRICES a Small Invoice of LADIES' JEWELRY, WATORES, &c—Inspection la invited.

Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

MAIL.

Shipping List." Published every Evening.

日五十月七年丁

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1877.

Intimations.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Publio Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 24th August, 1877, at Nom,- Merino Drawers, Woollen Books, Handkerchiefs, Tea Sets, Table Knives Kerosene lamps, Pipes, Cigar Cases, Walking Sticks, Magenta Dye, Sewing Needles, Japanese Swords, Napkina, Paint Brushes, Scrubbing Brushes, Hair Brooms.

Aleo,

20 bags White Beans. 50 Revolvers.

40 cases Champagne.

3 bales Rice Baga

TERMS OF SALE -Cash before delivery fa Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the 8124 fall of the hammer,

Hongkong, August 21, 1877. -

PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

, י'

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

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS, AND JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS

AND BOOKS.

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

CORPORATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

TIBE DIVIDEND declared for the Hall.

year ending Tate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) por Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and after FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

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By Order of the Court of Directors,

THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, August 16, 1877. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com.

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- The whole of the Household FURNI- tions for the year ending 31st December TURE, &c., comprising Crimson Reg last, in order that the proportion of the sel Covered Drawing Room Suite, Black Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors wood Carved Marble-top Centre Table may be arranged. Returns not rendered and Toapoys, Black-wood Chairs, English prior to the Sist. October next will be ad- made Walnut Cheffobier with Glass,justed by the Company, and no claims or

Alterations will be subsequently admitted. Pior Glasses, Engravings, Pictures,

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Bronzes, Vases, Gasaliers and Turkish

Secretary, Carpets,

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE. N and after MONDAY, August 13th, Wosiaal offer the remaining portion of our SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY A few pieces of SOILED SILKS MARK.

per Yard.

O for pieces of S

Dining Table, Dinner, Dessert, und Breakfast Sets, Side Board, Whatnots,

of 1 per cent. per annum on the day ED, less than Lining frices, 20 Cents Glassware and Plated Ware.

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :--

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,

&

1, 12

4 per cent.

5 per cent,

19

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

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, 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..................mensajeria RESERVE FUND,

BANKERS.

...£800,000. £110,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

Tax 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 Busine

i!

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

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

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. LINS, 25 Cente per Yard,

Figured and Striped MUSLINE, 15 Cents

per Yard.

White Striped MUSLINS, Sightly! Soiled-were 45 Cents, will be Sold at 15 Cents per Yard.

Batistes, 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 a proportionate reduction.

WASHING COSTUMES, ready-made, from $2.00.

Richly Embroidered ROLLAND and other COSTUMES, from $3,00.-

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

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NOTICE. Annual General MEETING of

Damask Covered Bedroom Suite, Ningpo Inlaid Table, Morocco Covered Iron Lounge, American-made Bedstead,ARMHOLDERS in and SUBSCRI Wardrobes, Marble top Tables, Washers to the above Institution will be held stand, Toilet Table and Glass, Writing in the ST. ANDREW'S BALL, at 3pm, on Tables, Cheval Glass, Chest of Drawera, SATURDAY, the 26th Instant.

$50,

Mc.,

ko.

A Cottage PIANO, by Schluter.

And, One AVIARY. Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Fri day, the 24th Instant.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Aug 16, 1877.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT

OIL.

RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

DESIRING to benefit by the world-

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Bark

"ABERLADY,"

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

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Barque

GRASMERE”. HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

wide reputation of our Oil, certain Parties have attempted to imitate our peok- ages. Suits at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASER of will have quick despatcb. these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words “DEVOE'S BRIL- -LIANT" are stencilled on the casse, and the words "DEVOE M'F'G 00. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOE-MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, iy11]

NEW YORK, U. 8. A.

OST.-O. MONDAY, 20th Instant, in the neighbourhood of the Courr HOUSE, & Bunch of KEYS; any one finding the same and giving it to the REGISTRAR will be Rewarded.

For Freight, apply to

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

Hongkong, August 22, 1877.

NOTICE.

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Customers and the Public Generally Undersigned begs to remind his 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 APONG & Co.

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

Street.

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PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY.

NOTICE.

THE DEPARTURE of the Company's By Order,

8. L DENEYS,S. S. CHINA" has been FOST Secretary. PONED to the 30th Instant, at 3 P.M. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents.

Bu30 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

Hongkong, August 14, 1877.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, (ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in an Account of the Business Contributed for the Half-

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THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,

ON

TUESDAY,

BOY'S SUITS at about Half Price. the 28th day of August, 1877, at 2 100 Doz. Ladies' Hom-stitched HAND- o'clock p.m., at No. 2, College Gardens, KEROHIEFS, some Slightly Boiled worth property of a Gentleman, and owing to

Change of Residence,—

buying.

Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FIOHUS, c., must be cleared.

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

Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDE, and various useful Remnanta at Half usual Price,

year suded June 30th, 1877, on or before will be Closed.

the S1st Instant, on which Date the Accounts

By Order of the Directors,

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

nel

Hongkong, August 13, 1877.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, ADSESTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAN

1870.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the

as of my OFFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.

R. H. CAIRNS,

?

Surveyor to Local Offices,

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

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising---| English-mado Walnut Centre Table, Mahogany Green Rep-covered Drawing:HAREHOLDERS in the above Comman at Am07.

room Suite, English-made Whatnot with

A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of Glass, Pier Glass, Engravings, Carpets, BILK and other TRIMMINGS st a and Hearth-rugs.

Teakwood Extension: Dining Table, quarter of original price.

Twenty-five Dozen of Ladies' SILE English-made Mahogany Sideboard, UMBRELLAS, at $2,00 asch.

DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY Whatnots, and Dining Chairs, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware

will be carried on a usual.

Much disappointment to many intending and Plated-ware. Buyer was caused through the closing of last Summer's Sale without published notice

American-mado Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Marble Clooks, Chest of Drawers, Book-

Toilet Table and Glass, Washstands, &a, &c.

GENUINE BREAKFAST CLARET, positively Close en September 1st, 1977, case, Blackwood Marble-top- Tea Foys,

Day,

Every

5011

C. L. THEVENIN

Queen's Road, No. 64 Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

THE

WINES AND SPIRITS

HE Undersigned bege to inform the Publio of Hongkong that he has just received by Steamern Atholl and Cassandra, one of the best selections of. BRANDY and FRENCH WINES, such as Chateau Lafite, Chateau Leoville, Pichon Longueville, Chateau Latour, Chatean Larose, pintá and quarts, &c.

BRANDY.-Robin Frères, blas, red and white capa,

LIQUEURS from Bordeaux, Curaçao, Anisette, &o, &s.

A List of Prices can be obtained on

C. L. THEVENİN,

Application.

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

*080

NOW BEADY, ORINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L,

A to K, with Introduction. Royal Sro, PP. 302,-By ERMEST JOHN ERE, Ph.D. Tubingen.

Price: Two Dollars and a Haur. To be had from Mears LANE, CRAWFORD &Co, Hongkong and Shanghal and Me KELY & VALSH, Shanghai,

Hongkong, February 8; 1877.

SAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong-

FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & 06'

Celebrated Branda of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to

SIEMBSEN & Ob,

Hongkong, June 2, 1876.

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FOR SALE. HAMPAGNE 1874

HEIDSEO & Co.'s

MONOPOLE.

· DEETJEN & Co..

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR SALE.

TOR

And,

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

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

NOTICE.

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and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procniation at Foochow, and Mr F. F.

RUSSELL & Co.

China, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

del

pany 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 Twenty per cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. ReturnsTR. F. C. DITIMER is authorized to not rendered prior to the 31st October neat, M Sign our Firm per Procuration. will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

ne..

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managera. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, ADJUSTMENT OF BORUS FOR THR YEAR. 1878.

SE

HAREHOLDERS in the shore Office are requested to Furnish the Under TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery digued with a list of their Contribution In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. for the Year ending Blat December, 1876, in order that the distribution of the Nett All lota, with all faults and error of Profits reserved for Contributors may be description, at purchasers' risk on the fall arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Bist Angust next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Olaims or Alterations wil be subsequently admitted ge

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General agents

of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Angust 21, 1877.

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Intimations.

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of NOTICE TO SHARKHOLDERS.

BER

4 Dox. Quarta.

Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

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烟罩

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having AD

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

WIELER & Co. AN Extraordinary MEETING of of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the

Hongkong, August 30, 1877.

FOR SALE

SMALL Twin Screw STEAM A LAUNCH, 35 Fest Long. Built by FORREST of Lowoon. For further part- culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board, British Bargao Nimrod

Hongkong, July-20, 1077,

SHAREHOLDERS in the above

Company will be Beld at the Head Office, high quality of their GENEVA.

Victoris, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Confirming the Special Resolu

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SANDER & Co. Hongkong, June 23, 1877.

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR MANILA.

The Departure of the 9. S. WALK MAUPAN” LPOSTPONED until further notice.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HAMA0G, BEATON. Hongkong, August 29, 1877, 192 .::OASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

BAG FOR SHANGRAL

The Stesmer

"LOUDOUN CASTLE," expected here on or about the 25th Instant, will have

immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The American Barkentine

WILLIAM COBB," Hongkong, July 81, 1877. -

baving the greater portion of DESTAL NOTICE..

her Cargo engaged, will load ROGERS bege to inform his here and/or at Whampon for the above Hons passed at the Meeting of Shareholderssons and the Public that he in- Port and have quick despatch. held This Day.

By Order,

W. E. BAY,

Bacary, Hongkong, August 31, 1097.

tends to visit AMOY and F000HOW in September and October, leaving HONG. For Freight, apply to KONG about the 18th of Septemom,

Hongkong, August 8, 1977)

OLYPHANT & Co.

au81 Hongkong, Joly 51, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 German Ship

"JOHANNE,"

BONJE, 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. The 41 British 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 "ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, BAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, June 11, 1877.

A FOR HAMBURG,

The 4 1 British Barke

"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have

no long

quiek despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cai Hongkong, July 20, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A 1 British Bark"

"VICTORIA,"

W. D. TRINELE, Master will load here for the above Port,

and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight, apply to

DAGAVOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877.

barpal FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A 1 American Ship.

A. S. DAVIS

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

For Freight, apply to will have early despatch.

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

FOR PORTLAND,

The A1 American Ship

PILGRIM"

mal

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

For Freight, apply to dem

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 2, 1877.

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

The A-1 British Barque

WINLOWAY.

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

the above Ports.

For Freight, apply to

A

RÓZARIO & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 18773

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The A-1 Brithik Barque.

NAMUALDEW," S Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo. will have quick despatch an

engaged, above.

For Freight, apply to

ROŽARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 27, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The 100 41 German Shly

FOLYNESIA," SUKWAVES, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.

For Freight, spply to Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON, The 4 1 British Barque

BON ACCORD,”

W. SCOTT, Master, will have quick despatch au above.

For Freight, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & OP,

Hongkong, August 1, 1877.