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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Established February,

1848.

MAIL.

"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."

VoL. XXXIII. No. 4416. 號五十月八年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON :—F. Alein, 8, Clement's Late, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET,.30, Cornhill. GoxDON & GOTCH, Luigate

For Sale.

SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE.

Girous, R. C. BATES, BENDI & COONad after MONDAY, August 1810,

4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Strest. NEW YORK:-ANDHIW WIND, 133, Nat-

*an Street,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel- "bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta

generally-BEN & BLACK, San Fran

cerco,

CHINA:-Sweatoró, QUELUH & CAMPBKKIų NICHOLLS&Co Amoy, WILSON, Fooches, Hanai & Co, Shanghai, LANN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KLY & WALAH, Manila, C. &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. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. B.R. BERLIOB, heq. WILHELM REINKES, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Eso Hon, W. KESWICK, ED. TOBIN, Esq. A. MOIVER, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER,

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

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HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent per annum on the daily

balance,

For Fixed Deposits:

For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

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4 per cent.

12

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13

"

5 per cent."

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

We shall offer the remaining portion

of out SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1877.

Intimations.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

A tow pieces of SOILED SILKS MARK-RELIABLE,

ED, as than Lining Frices, 20 Cents per Yard.

A nice Assortment of NEW PANOY DRESS SILKS, at 70 Cents per Yard.

Japanese POPLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard. Ner White WASHING DRESS GOODS, 15 Cats, worth double.

Nor Colours PLAIN ORGANDI MUS- LINE, 25 Cents per Yard.

Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents

per lard.

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

Batiates, French Printed CAMBRICS, Holanda and Dress Lawns much reduced.

Fancy Striped GRENADINES at about HBK 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.

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ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS

AND BOOKS.

46, Queen's Read Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

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PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY.

NOTICE.

B. 8. "OHINA" has been POST- parties have attempted to imitate our pack-HE DEPARTURE of the Company's ages. Suits at law have been fustituted PONED to the 30th Instant, at 3 P.M.

RUSSELL & Co., Agenta, against the MAKERS AND PUROKABEIS Of these imitations. Buyers should be careful:

Bu30 Hongkong, August 14,-1877. to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION. words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the can.

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streeta,

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

A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and Lader UNDERCLOTHING will be very mues reduced.

BUY'S BUITS at about Half Price.

100 Doz.. Ladies' Hem-stitched HAND- KEWAIEFS, some Slightly Soiled worth buying,

NEW YORK, U. S. A. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.

Lien COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS,HAREHOLDERS in the above Com &c., must be cleared.

pany are requested to furnish the

A Lot of Ladies' Soiled KID BOUTS, Undersigned with a List of their Contribu

will be Sold at $1.00 per Pair.

Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various oseful Remnants at Haasual Price.

tlons for the year ending 31at December last, cent (20%) of the Nett Prolite reserved for in order that the distribution of Twenty per Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Twenty-five Dozon of Ladies' SILK olaims or alterations will be subsequently

admitted.

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

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 last Summer's Sale without published notice. We now beg to notify-this Bale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.

SAYLE & Co.,

Credits granted on approved Securities, And ever description of Banking and 1 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.......

RESERVE FUNDμ--

BANKERS.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

and Stanley Street, Hongkong."

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Room, Paya Central, on

MONDAY

the 27th August, 1877, at Noon,- The Stesin Launch

#PANDORA,"

£800,000.

LENGTH, 35 Feet.

£110,000.

TWIN SCREWS.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

in

TROBANK'S BRANCH LONG-

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

TUBULAR BOILERS.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

[HE DIVIDEND declared for the Half- Tear ending on 30th June lart, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of $125, la 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- tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors no1 may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- justed by the Company; and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ADJUSTMENT or BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870.

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Office 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 Contributora may be 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.

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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents, Hongkong, May 1, 1877, TANE, ORAWFORD & Co. having been Appointed SOLE AGENTS in

Two ENGINES, with a separate DONKEY HONGKONG for the well-known Firm of FARNE for Feeding Boiler.

AWNINGS, &c., &c.

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The above can be seen alongside the British Barque Nimrod, or on the Day of the Sale at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s Wharf from 10 to 120 Glock.

Mesars HOBOKEN DE BIE & TORLEY of ROTTERDAM, call attention to the bigh quality of their GENEVA,

Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

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OST.-On MONDAY, 20th Instant,

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N Extraordinary MEETING of!

A SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the Hand Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Confirming the Special Resola- tions passed at the Meeting of Shareholdera held This Day.

By Order,

Bell

W. H. RAY,

Secretary, Hongkong, August 21, 1877. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS

CONTRIBUTIN to send account

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in the neighbourhood of the COURT of the Business Contributed for the Half-

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall

Local Bills discounted, and Interest of the hammer. allowed on Current Accounts and on De. posita for fixed parloda on terms which may be ascertained on application.

For Sale.

SEEDS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have just

Received their new Season's FLOWER, VEGETABLE and GRASS SEEDS, from Mesura SUTTON & Soss of Reading.

A List may be bad on Application, Hongkong, August 22, 1877. . .

FOR SALE,

Hongkong, August 24, 1877. PUBLIC AUCTION,

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

ON

TUESDAY,

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

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House, a Bunch of KEYS; any one finding the same and giving it to the REGISTRAR will be Rewarded,

Hongkong, August 22, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

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R. ROGERS begs to inform his Patrons and the Fublic that he in-

tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOU G September and October, leaving HONG- KONG about the 16th of September,

Hongkong, August 6, 1877.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD H. E. 81R ARTHUR KENNEDY, FURNITURE, &o.,

comprising

85 English-made Walnut Centre Table, Mahogany Green Rep-covered Drawing

PAIR of Condensing ENGINES and A

BOILER; Cylinders 11 x 7, Shafting and Propeller Complete,

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

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

GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to

woma Suite, English-made Whatnot with L. B. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Glass, Pier Glass, Engravings, Carpete, and Hearth-rugs.

OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Sirest, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, Teakwood Extension Dining Table,TAS on hand the Largest and Best Foglish-made Mahogany Sideboard, Hulleation of Flaws of China, Pho Whatnots, and Dining Chairs, Dinner, tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, &c, of Dessert, and Breakfast Bete, Glassware assorted sizes. Ex 8. S. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albuma, Armorial Monograma and Plated-ware.

and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, American made Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and Marble Clocks, Chest of Drawers, Book Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits tase, Blackwood Marble-top Tes Poys, only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- Toilet Table and Glass, Washstands, sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statemen, the two Chinese Ambassadors dd, o

in Cabinet and Carte, de Vinite sizes, Coloured Fortraits of English Ladies.

Hongkong, August 24, 1877,

And,

A Cottage PIANO, by J. Broadwood

The above may be seen on the premises and Bons, especially imported for the

of the Undersigned, and will be Bold Cheapthimate,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Bongkong, August 20, 1877.

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NOTICE,

Catalogues will be iarned, and the

Underalgued begs to remind his whole to be on view on and after Monday,stomers the Public Generally the 27th Instant,

that he still OARRIES on his PHOTO. TEMS OF SALE Canh before delivery GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7. LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and ceived instructions to Sell st Low All lots, with all faults and errors of that he has no connection whatever with PRICES & Small Invoice of LADIES' description, at purchasers' risk on the fall the Establishment recently opened in Queen's Road, under the Nalne and Style of Arone & Co.

AFONG, No. 8A, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, August 16, 1677,

JEWELRY, WATORES, &o-Inspection in invited.

Hongkong, August 16, 3677,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer,

of the hammer

#1 | Hongkong, August 21, 1877, 520

rear ended June 30th, 1877, on or before the 31st Instant, on which Date the Accounts

By Order of the Directors,

will be Cloacd.

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Hongkong, August 13, 1877.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE,

Bel

R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the BUSINESS of my OFFICE, during my Temporary Abaence from the Colony.

R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping.

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2, Club Obambern, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

NOTICE. TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD

and Mr M. W. GREIG, are, autho rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Foochow, and Mir F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.

RUSSELL & 06.

del

Ubina, June 1, 1877.

NOTICE. B. F. C. DITTMER is authorized to

SANDER & Co.

Msign our Firm per Prostration,

Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGHAL

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The Steamer

"LOUDOUN CASTLE" "expeated here on or about the 20th Instant, will have immediate despatch for the above Post For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & 50,,

Agenta, Hongkong, August 31, 1977.

Published every

日七十月七年丑了

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR MANILA,

The Steamship

"MAUTAN"

will be despatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the 2th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MACG, HEATON. Hongkong, August 24, 1877.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"NAMOA,"

Capt. J. E. PONCHARD, will bo despatched for the above, Ports on TUESDAY, the 28th Instant,

at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, August 28, 1877. au28

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The d1 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 load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatob.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK. The 1 German Ship

"JORANNE,”

BUNJE, Master, will land hore for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON.

The A1 British Barque

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

For Fraight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON.

The 41 British Bark

ROBERT HENDERSON," GUNN, Mastor, 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 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," SW. D. THIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship "A. S. DAVIS

J. W. Foxp, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & 06. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

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FOR PORTLAND.

The A1 American Ship

"PILGRIM” will load here for the above Port, and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Do. Hongkong, August 2, 1877,

Evening.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The 4 1 British Barque

"CALDEW

Captain W. PETERSON, having the greater portion of her Cargo

engaged, will have qulok despatch sa above,

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO &Co.

Hongkong, July 27, 1877. -

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

The A1 British Barque

WINLOW

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

the above Ports.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, August 13, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkontine

"WILLIAM OOBB,” having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and/or at Whampon for the above Port and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPEANT và Điều

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*Hongkong, July 31, 1877.

Vatices to Consignees.

GERMAN STEAMER HESPERIA, JOHANNSEN, Master, FROM HAMBURG vid SINGAPORE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained.

Conalgness 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 26th Instant will be subject to rent:

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary is given before 10 o'clock To-day.

Bille of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. PUSTAŬ & Co., Agente.

Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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THE BRITISH SHIP JAMES SHEPHERD, FROM LONDON, ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- amed Vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imetilate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signeos' risk and expense.

MEYER & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, August 20, 1877." au27 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

8. B. TIGRE.

NOTICE. CONSIGNERS of Cargo por B. 8.

Indus, from London, In conne tion with the above Steamer, are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company'an Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, anless intimation is received from the Con signees, before WEDNESDAY, the 22nd Inst., at 9 a.m., requesting it to be landed here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned. by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuzs DAY, the 28th Instant at Noon, will be aubject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been effected,

E. BU POUNY, Agone.

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NOTICE,

JONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

BELGIO, from San Francisco, Eb

are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods

Cargo impeding discharge of the Steamer will be landed and stored at Consignees 562 risk and expense.

G. B. EMORY,

Agent.

FOR LONDON. The 100 A 1 German Ship

"POLYNESIA," SCHWATER, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 11, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The A1 Britfah Barque

"BON_ACCORD,"

W. Soort, Master, will hate quick despatch as above,

For Fraight, apply to:

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, August 1, 1877,

Hongkong, August 24, 1877,

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GERMAN BARK ADOLPH, FROM

HAMBURG. →

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shove.

zamed Vessel are hereby requested to send 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 landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Os.,

Agents. Hongkong, August # 1877,