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THE
CHINA
Established February, 1840.
“Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1877.
With which is incorporated The Voz. XXXIII, No. 4421. 號一卅月八年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clemente Luns, Lombard Street. GEORGE BREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOR, Ludgate Cirous, E. C. BATED, HERDT & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAKUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
sau Street.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, NO-RELIABLE, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND:GORDON & GONE, Mel bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally;-BRAN & BLACK, Ban Fran-
Disco, CHINA:-Swatoro, Quezon & CAMPENEL, Amo, WILEON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooohone, Hapex & Co. Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KEELY & WALSH, Manila, 0, Hassan & Co, Macao, L. A. DA GRAÇA.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 850,000 Dollars.
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COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. Horrius, Esq. Deputy Chairman--F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E.R. BELTLIDS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
Esq. W. H. FOBRES, Esq. Han. W. KreWICK," A. MOÏVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERK-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rato of 1 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.
For Fixed Deposita:--
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annun,.
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4 per cent,,,
12
33
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5 per cent.
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.
OBARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL...
RESERVE FOND2--
BANKERS.
.£800,000. ...£110,000.
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 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
Local Bills discounted, and Interest Allowed on Current Accounts and on De posits for fixed periode on terms which may be ascertained on application.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the MR BUSINESS of my Orrico, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony,
R. H. CAIRNS,
Surveyor to Local Ofices,
and Lloyds Register of Shipping.
2, Club Chambers,
Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
NOTICE.
IDE
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack Sults at law have been instituted Bges. against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS Of theac imitation. 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., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets, irl13
NEW YORK, U. 8. A. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-
year ending on 30th June last, at the rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per Share of $123, is PAYABLE on and after FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
THOMAS JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876.
Intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED,
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned has received in- ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR Tions from H. M. Naval Store- keeper, to sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY,
1870.
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|HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to faralsh the Undersigned with a List of their Contributhe 5th September, 1877, at 11 o'clock tions for the year ending alat December last, om, at H.M. NAVAL YARD, 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 S1st 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.
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876.
Sundry Condemned Naval and Vic- talling STORES, Comprising -
OLD IRON.
GLASS. HOSES. LIGNUM-VITE, ·
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A quantity of Canvas, Cordage and San- dries, slightly damaged by fire, OLD GASKS AND CASES, MESS TRAPS.
Also,
&o..
26 Copper and 9 Tin Bow Lanterns, with Lenses, o., Completes Ta
MAIL.
List.” Published every Evening.
日三十月七年丑丁
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UTLER, PALMER & Co.'s
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, *- Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. · Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
FOR SALE,
ENUINE BREAKFAST CLARET,
Go Draught at $1 per Gallon, Every
Day.
C. L. THEVENIN,
Queen's Road, No. 44.
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
SAYLE & Co. SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE. N and after MONDAY, August 13th, We shall offer the remaining portion
ON
of our SUMMER STOCK at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
A few pieces of SOILED SILKS MARK-
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery. HAREHOLDERS in the above Office in Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7. AED, less than Lining Frises, 20 Cents A nice Assortment of NEW FANCY are requested to Furnish the Under-lota, with all faults and errors of descrip- per Yard. signed with a List of their Contribution tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the DRESS SILKS, at 75 Cents per Yard, for the Year ending 31st December, 1876, hammer, in order that the distribution of the Nett Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns Bot rendered prior to the 31st August nost, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong, May 1, 1877.
To Lét.
10 LET.
STREET.
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
sel
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer, Hongkong, August 28, 1877.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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AMMERT ATKINSON 4
have received instructions to sell by Public Auction,
At a Date hereafter to be named---- The British Barque
« ALPHINGTON,"
NOS. 4, and 5, PERIL TERRACE, ELGIN of 326 Tons Register or of about 8,000 picula Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY.
The Vessel was: Built under Lloyds special murvey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyds and continued in 1868 A 1. for 8 years She was Romotalled over Felt in
TO LET.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com-Dwelling House and Offices Nr.
pany are requested to furnish the tions for the year ending 31st December Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- last, in order that the proportion of the Not Profits to be reserved for Contributor 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.
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D'Aquilar Street, lately in the occupa- ton of MessrS DOUOLAS LAPBAIR & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street, The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street. Fossession from 1st September next.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877.
TO LET. TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately no1 Hupled by the Rev. R.
Bisnes Villa," Pok-too-lum, Furnished. Houses Nos. 8 and 9, Peddar's Hill-
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
N Extraordinary MEETING of A SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be, Held at the Head Office, Victoria Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Confirming the Special ResoluTHE tions parsect at the Meeting of Shareholders held Ta's Day.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 21, 1877, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
c011
YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned has received instruc tions from W. H. Mossor, Esq.,
Marshal of the Vice-Admiralty Court of Hongkong, to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 1st day of September, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., at the Sales Rooms of the Undersigned,-
The American Barkentine
"ROSINA,"
TERMS: One-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer,
Hongkong, August 26, 1877.
London in July, 1876.
effected.
For Sale.
SEEDS.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have just Received their new Season's FLOWER, VEGETABLE and GRASS SEEDS, from Mears SUTTON & Sons of Reading.
A Tint may be had on Application. Hongkong, August 22, 1877.
A
FOR SALE.
500
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 6 x 6; being nearly alike would be suitable for Twin Sarewa.
One Small Single ENGINE and BOILER with Shafting and Propeller, suitable for B alg.
Of 406 Tona Register or thereabouts, are requested to send in an Account as she now lies in the Harbour of Hong of the Business Contributed for the Half-kong, with Two Suite of Working of year ended June 30th, 1877, on or before SAILS, One. Suit NEW SAILS, the 31st Instant, on which Date the Accounts 1,500 superficial feet LUMBER, PRO. will be Closed.
By Order of the Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
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Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
TO NATURALISTS.
TIROM This Date Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD and Mr M. W. GEEIG, are autho- rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Procuration at Feochow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at AMDY,
RUSSELL & Co. China, June 1, 1877.
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The above may be seen on the premises
LANE, CRAWFORD & 00. the Undersigned, and will be Sold Cheap.
Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
804
Japanese PorLINS, at 25 Cents per Yard. New White WASHING DRESS GOODS, 15 Cents, worth double.
New Colours FLAIN ORGANDI MUS. LINS, 25 Cents per Yard.
Figured and Striped MUSLINS, 15 Cents per Yard,
White Striped MUSLINE, Slightly Boiled wero 45 Cents, will be Sold at 15 Gente 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 CUSTUMES, ready-made, from $2.00.
Richly Embroidered BOLLAND and A part of our Stock of Baby-Linen and other CUSTUMES, from $1.00. Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING will be very much reduced.
BUYS BUITS at about Half Price, 100 Doz. Ladies' Bem-stitched HAND- KERCHIEFS, some Slightly Soiled worth buying.
Linen COLLARS and CUFFS, FICHUS,
&c., must be cleared.
A Lot of Ladies' Solled KID BOOTS, will be Sold at $1.00 per Fair.
Several Thousand Yards of ODDS and ENDS, and various useful Remnants at Half usual Frico.
A Lot of various Colours and Sorts of SILK and other TRIMMINGS at -å quarter of original price.
Twenty-five Dozen of Ladier SILK UMBRELLAS, at $2.00 each.
DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY will be carried on as usual,
Mach disappointment to many intending Buyers was caused through the closing of laat Summer's Sale withoutpublished notico. We now beg to notify this Sale will positively Close on September 1st, 1877.
SAYLE & Co.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
8011
and Stanley Street, Hongkong.
NOW READY. CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
A CANTONESH DIALEOT. Part L
A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro, pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALT.
To be had from Mears LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Masers KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
"DOUGLAS," Osptain G. D. FITMAN, Will be despatched for the above ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re-
ceived instructions to Sell at Low Ports on SATURDAY, the 1st September, PRICES a Small Invoice of LADIES' at Noon
For Freight or Pastage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. JEWELRY, WATCHES, &-Inspection
Hongkong, August 30, 1877.
ANCHORS, VISIONS, CHAINS, BOATS, and all her Appurtenances.
The Vessel was Remetalled and Re paired in NEW YORK, in December, 1874, sel and there classed A1, for Four Years in American Lloyds. She was again Re- metalled and Repaired at MELBOURNE, E. BEDDOME, Esq., of Somerset, in November, 1876, at a Cost of about is invited. Queenland, will be happy to Open
£1,000 and supplied with the New Bait
a COFCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE with of Sails referred to at a Cost of over £200, Naturalists, with a view to exchanging and was then certified by the Surveyor Land Sbolls and Fluviatiles.
to Merchant Shipping and Angust 28, 1877.
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DENTAL NOTICE,
s.12
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR SALE.
Bei
tertera Accociation Limited, as being fit ONE of the Finest VITAL BUNGALOW, to Carry Dry and Perishable Cargo to newly erected,, Garden, Tennis Lawn, &e.
WILSON AND SALWAY, Architects, de. D'Patrons and the Fable that he is 580 tons of Coals or 800 tons Light R ROGERS bege to inform his any part of the World. She Carries
2, Queen's Road, tends to vielt AMOY and FOOCHOW In
Hongkong, August 50, 1877. TR. F. C. DITTMER is authorized to September and October, leaving HONG Sign our Firm per Procuration, KONG about the 18th of September.
Bagkang, August 8, 1877.
NOTICE
SANDER & Co.
Hongkong, June 23, 1877.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & CO., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER- MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS
BERLAND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
W. BALL,
OBINA DISPENSARY. MFORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMER Prescription Dispensed with Carefulzom, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf, Hongkong, July 18, 1876,
Cargo of 40 cubic feet, 8,000 piculs of Rios on 14 feet Draft, She is fast Sailing Vessel, and is in Complete Order for Bea on the shortest notice.
She has Four BOW TIMBER PORTS, two in the Lower Hold 32x32 inches, and two in the Tween Decks 40 x 28 inches.
For further Particulara and Inventory, apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the fall of! the hammer in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
The Vessal to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer,
Hongkong, August 98, 1877.
500
FOR SALE. HAMPAGNE 1874,
BEIDSIEOK & Co's MONOPOLE
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
881
FOR SALE ÞÉRLÍN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of BE 4. Dos. Quarte
WAHLER & Co. Hongkong, Anglet 20, 1877.
561
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) The Spanth Steamer
EMUT," BLANCO, Master, will leave as above on SATURDAY Next, the 1st Proximo, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents.
Bel Hongkong, August 29, 1677.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
LAND BAY, BOWE and KEPPEL BAT, (Osiling off Sostasset, Cooktown, Olave-
to land Masts and Passengers. }
The Eastern and Australian
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUE.
shipping. Salling Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Barkat
ABERLADY,"
J. NicoLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
WH have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CA Hongkong, August 16, 1877:
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 British Barque
"GRANMERE
BASTIKOS, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and. will have quick despatch. Fer Freight, apply to,
SELVOGEL, HAGEDOEN & 0%. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 German Ship
"JOHANNE
BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Rongkong, July 31, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Barque
"GEO, OROSHAW,” GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as abore,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark "ROBERT HENDERSON," GURS, Master, will load for the abova Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06, Hongkong, June 11, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will bays
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Bark
VICTORIA,"
W. D. TRIMBLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, July 23, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A 1 American Ship
A. 8. DAVIS,”
J. W. Fox, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
FOR PORTLAND.
The A1 American Ship
"PILGRIM"
will load here for the shore Port, and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 2, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Barque Caldew.)
The 41 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 18, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 41 Britich Barque
"BON ACCORD,"
W. Boot, Master, will have quiak despatch sa above.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Mail Steam Co. Steamer KWONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,
"SOMERSET,” Capt. J. TOBRANO, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY,
For Freight or Passage, apply to the 8th September, até p.m.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, August 10, 1877,
Coat MBROHAKTS, Have always on hand for Sale every description of COAL at Moderate Prices,
Me ARVON has been appointed Manager, and all Orders addressed to him at 57, Praye, or to Mr Far Jacx, ut 80, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate gjione tion,
Hongkong, March 19, 1877
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