THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 18.45.
MAIL.
# Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4424. 號四月九年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL LONDON:-F. ALGAH, B, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GODON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HEADY & Co., 3 Old Jewry, H.C. SAMURT DRAGON & Coi, 150 & 184, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIED, 138, Nat- passau. Biroot.
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned has received in-
structions from H. M. Naval Store keepor, to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW the 5th September, 1877, at 11 o'clock
ZXALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mei- | a.m., at H, M. NAVAL YARD,—— bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
cieco
CHINA-Sreatow, QUEICH & CAMPBELL, Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co Foochow HEDER & Co. Shanghai. LAW, CRAWFORD & Co. and Kay
tuailing STORES, Comprising:
Sundry Condemned Naval and Vic-
OLD IRON.
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GLASS.
31
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HOSES. LIGNUM-VITE,
WALSH. Manila, C. Ex & Co. A quantity of Canvas, Cordage and Sun- Mação, L. A, DA GRega,
dries, alightly damaged by fire.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
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PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,... 650,000 Dollars, COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Eeg. E.R. BELLLIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W, H. FORCES, Esq. Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
A. McIVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER,
Shanghai..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
OLD CASES AND CASES,
MESS TRAPS.
F2
&o.,
sze, Also,
&o.
26 Copper and 9 Tin Bow Lanterns, i with Tenses, &c., Complete.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash before delivery. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Ali lote, with all faults and errors of descrip tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, August 38, 1877.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
WINES, &.
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LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya Central, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 5th September, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.(To close a Consignment of Messrs
ON Garrent Deposit Account at the rate P. Latte & Co. Bordeaux),
of I per cent, per annum on the daily
balanco.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
LOCAL BULLS DISCOUNTED.
31 doz. CLARET, Bonnes Graves,
do. Medoc.
12 cases CHAMPAGNE, Sillery Mous
37
8
do.
St. Emilion,
#2
10.
do.
6
"
3)
4 per cent.
12
$1
8
12
">
ō per cent.
do, 39
do. Latour.
pints.
23
"2
17 COGNAC.
Also,
seaux, pints.
6
do
25
Carte Blanche, pints,
8
do.
22
5
do.
De Lossy quarts.
10
do.
21
Krug, quarts.
10
do.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
do. pints.
10
20
̈do.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every desoription of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
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.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG-
TRONG granta 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 Da-
posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
TR. F. W. HAGEDORN has CEASED
and in China,
M to be a Partner in our Firm here
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
NOTICE
ool
TR. EDWARD BURKIS will Conduct the
M BUWSAs of my UFFICE, during my
Temporary Absence from the Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS,
Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Begister of Skipping, 9, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877,
NOTICE
Carte Noir, pinte
Jules Robin's BRANDY, „AVO
6 cases Liebig's TONIC WINE,
And,
An Assorted Invoice of Misko and Satsuma Vasee, Tea Seta, Tea Cups and Saucers, Plates, Lacquered Ware, Silk Embroidery, Bronzes, Swords,
&c.,
&c., TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot, with all faults and errors of description, to be at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, September 3, 1877. $65
PUBLIC AUCTION.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Cb.
have received instructions to cell
by Public Auction,
At a Date hereafter to be named,-- The British Barque
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1877.
Intimations.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
Intimations:
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
SE
pany ara requested to furnish the Undersigned with a list of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st Decembar last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profita to be reserved for Contributors
DESIRING to bondat by the world-may be arranged. Returns net rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- wide reputation of our Oil, certsinjusted by the Company, and no claims or parties have attempted to imitate our pack- alterations will be subsequently admitted.
Suita at law have been instituted
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
ages.
against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS Of these imitations. Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANT" are stencilled on the coace, and the words "DEVOE MFG. CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING C
80 Beaver and 147 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U. S. A.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS,
W. BALL
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CHINA DISPENSARY. TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, I 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 18, 1876,
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTST
AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
SECOND BONUS OF EIGHT per Cent. upon Contributions for the) Year 1876 will be Payable on MONDAY Next, the 10th Instant.
NOTICE.
Undersigned begs to remind hin Customers and the Public Generally that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 8 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 Street. Hongkong, August 15, 1877. se15
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
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Warrants may be had on application at H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, the Office of the Society on and after 8th Instant.
By Order of the Board,
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to
E. MOORE,
H, 1. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Act. Szeretary.
OF RUSSIA, Hongkong, September 3, 1877. se10 Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, ITAS on hand the Largest and Best
| BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
H collection of Vlows of Chios, Pho tographie Albums, Frames, Cases, Szo., of nasorted sizes. Ex S. 8. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms
日七十月七年丑T
To Let.
TO LET.
NOS. 4, and 5, Prem TERRACE, FIGIN
STRLET,
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Oo, Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LET.
THE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, D'Aguilar Strept, lately in the occupa
on
of Mesars DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street. The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street, Possession from 1st September next.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877,
TO LET. TTOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately Hcecupled by the Rev. B. H. K10
"Biznes Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished. Houses Non. 8 and 9, Peddar's Hill.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Üo. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO, The Steamship
YORKSHIRE,”
Captain LONGLET, will be de apatched as above on WED-
NESDAY, the ōth Instant, at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877. веб
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Valling of SOMERSET, COOKTOWN, CLEVE LAND BAT, BOWEN and KEPPEL BAY, to land Mails and Passengers,}
The Eastern and Australian
Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
*SOMERSET," Capt. J. TORRANCE, will be depatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 5th September, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, August 28, 1877.
The Steamship
"YESNO,"
Be5
Capt. S. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the above Ports
and Postage Stamp Albums, Ruasia Leather, FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. Velvet and carved-wood-Albums, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- TIRE
DIVIDEND declared for the Half- sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per in Cabinet and Carte de Visite sizes, year ending on 30th June last, at the Statesmen, the two Chinese Ambassadors Share of $125, 18 PAYABLE on and after Coloured Portraits of English Ladies. FRIDAY, the 17th instant, at the Offices Hongkong, August 24, 1877, 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.
Belé
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY, LIMITED,
· ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
For Sale.
SEEDS.
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. have just.
Received their new Season's FLOWER, VEGETABLE and GRASS SEEDS, from Messrs SUTTON & SONS of Reading. A List may be had on Application. Hongkong, August 22, 1877,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-HE
tions for the year ending 81st December last, pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of thoir Contribu- 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 81 October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently
of 326 Tous Register or of about 8,000 "ALPHINGTON,"
piculs Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY.
The Vessel was Built under Lloyds special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in 1856, Classed 12 years A 1. at Lloyds and continued in 1868 A 1. for 8 years. admitted. London in July, 1875.
She was Remetalled over Felt in
TERKS-One-third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, the remainder upon Transfer being effected. The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer,
Hongkong, August 25, 1877,
intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS begs to inform his 1018 Darcos and the Publio that he to tends to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG KONG about the 18th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
PIROM Thin Data Mr EDWARD SHEPPARD
and Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho- rized to Sign the name of our Firma per Proouration at Foochow, and Mr F.F. Ezwazt at Amoy.
RUSSELL & Co. Chios, June 1, 1877.
NOTICE.
del
TR. F. C. DITTNER is authorized to
MSign our Firm yer Procuration.
Hongkong, June 28, 1877.
SANDER & Co,
SHIPS
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. 57, Praya Wu, SKIFFLNG SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
COAL WATER BALLAST FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAIS STORES
Of the best quality and at the shortest peties.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
Sp
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FOR SALE. Bay Australian Mare "GIROFLE,”
quiet to Ride or Dzive.
BB10
Apply to
HORSE REPOSITORY, Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIRMSSEN & Co.
no1 Hongkong, June 22, 1876,
FOR SALE. NE of the Finest VILLA SITES in ONE of Beth MAT BUNGALOW, newly erected, Garden, Tennis Lawn, &o.
WILSON AND SALWAY, Architects, do Queen's Road, Hongkong, August 30, 1877.
FOR SALE. ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of
4 Dos QuartE
WIBLER & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
AN Extraordinary MEETING of A SHAREHOLDERS in the above: Company will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 8 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of Conarming the Special Resolu-B ions passed at the Meeting of Shareholders held This Day.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Hecretary, Hongkong, August 21, 1877.
TO NATURALISTS.
Queensland, will be happy to Open E. BEDDOME, Esq., of Somerset,
a CONCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE with Naturaliste, with a view to exchanging Land-Shells and Finriatilor,
Aug 25, 1977.
A
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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE ACANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo., pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITAL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Privet Two DOLLARS and a Half,
To be had from Messes Lars, Grawuded & Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Mesere KRUDY & WALSH, Shanghal
Hongkong, February 6, 1977.
on THURSDAY, the 6th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK, The 4 1 German Ship
теб
"JOHANNE," BUNJE, Master, will load there for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877,
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Barque
"GEO. CROSHAW, GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 28, 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 A1 British Ship
"JUBILEE,"
J. HARRIS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & C.. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 British Bark
"VICTORIA,"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 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 4 1 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 A1 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTER"
J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, aud
will have early despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Barque Caldero.) The 41 British Barque.
"WIN LOW"
Oc3
Capt. BARKER, will load here and have a quick despatch for
the above Ports.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
Notices to Consignees. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. SINDH
NOTICE.
CONSIGNERS of Cargo per 8. 8. Seyne, from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby In- formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after SATUR- DAY, the 8th Instant at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
H. DU POVEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
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FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THES. Forkshire having arrived,
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowne, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Goods will be forwarded to Japan, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day.
Oargo remaining undelivered after the 10th Inst. will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877. 2010
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE S. 8. Hindostan, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at onge landed and stored at Consignesa' zlak and expensa,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, September 3, 1877,
Not Responsible for Debts:
Belo
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsibis for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Orna of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour-
TWILIGHT, British barque, Capt. Dalargy. Jardine, Matheson & Co.
NIMROD, British barque, Capt. Clark- Captain.
FLORI, American ahip, Capt. F. Foule. -Order,
SOINDIA, British ship, Capt. Lightbody. Russell & Co.
Formosa, German 3m. schooner, Caph C. Schweer.Melchers & Co.
Uzzous, British barque, Captain A. P. Goodman,Borneo Co.
ANNIE'S. HALL, American 3-m schooner, Capt. Chas. H. Nelson.-Douglas Lapralk iz Co.
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ABERLADY, British barque, Capt. Nicoll,
W. D. TRISLELE, Master, will-Jardine, Matheson & Co. load here for the above Fort, Haje. Melchers & Co.
BEETHOVEN, German barqué, Captain R. and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN. & 00. Hongkong, July 23, 1877,
VISCOUNT MACDury, British 3-m, schʼnar, Capt. Wm. Wright.-Borneo Co., Limited, CRETERION, American ship, Captain Wy Lull-Slemesen & Co.
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