THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4425. ¥6:14L+LHAT-✯ HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1877.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDON-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Jane,
Lombard Street, Gsonas ETREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOOH, Ludgats Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, EC. SAXURE DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Atresi. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nar-
saw Street, DME D AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & GOTon, Mel : Bourne and Sydney. M
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte
generally Bar & Brick, San Fran
Peliso,
CHINA-Sweatore, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, Amy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foothose, Hapex & Co. Bhanghai, IMER, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kanty WALSH, Manila, C. Huixaxur & Co. Masao, IN A DA GRAÇA..
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,..... 650,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. Horfius, Feq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. E.R. BELIZIOS, Heq. WILHELM REINEES, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Esq. Hon, W. KESWICK, A. MOIVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Heq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Eng. LONDON BANKERS-London and. County Banki
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction; in their Sale Room, Praya Contralon
FRIDAY,
the 7th September, 1877, at Noon,
** Intimations,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
⠀ RELIABLE,
Green Peas Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Foolscap Paper, Shoes, Paint and Tooth Brushes, Gentlemen's and Ladies Silk Umbrellas, Steel Umbrella Frames, Me
rino Drawers, Merino Socks, Linen Hand DES kerchiefs, Sewing Needles, Pins, Walk- ing Sticks.
Also,
100 One-catty tina Magenta Dye.
48 tins Ammoniated Phosphate, a first nate dressing for Flowers and
.
Plants.
10 cases Oregon Champagne Cider,
$ bales Linen Bags, 40 by 20 inch. 10 Fairbank's Scales, to weigh 400, 600, 900, 1,200, and 1,400 lbs. 50 sacks Fresh California Oats,
&o., da, &c. TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, September 4, 1877. 887
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & 00, WATCH AND CHRONOMZTER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS,
46, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
TREASURY BILLS.
TH
日八十月七年开丁
For Sale.
FOR SALE
THE Bay Australian Mare "GIROFLÉ,” * quiet to Ride or Drive;
Apply to
HORSE REPOSITORY. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
→ FOR SALE
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ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages Suits at law have been instituted against the MAKEES AND PURCHASERS. Of these imitations. Buyers should be carefulNDERS of SPECIE Mexican Dol
lars carrent in this Colony, weighing to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL 7.17, in exchange for BILLA, drawn at 10 LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the days' sight on the Lords Commissioners of words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS" Her Majesty's Treasury, will be Received by the Tremurer until 11 am, on THURS- are atamped on the top of the can. DAY, the 8th Instant
THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Oo, 80 Bearer and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, U. §, A.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR -1876.
Tations from R. J. MACKENZIE, Esq. SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com
to sell by Public Austion," on
TUESDAY,
the 11th day of September, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence "Beau regard,"
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising:
English-made Rosewood Morrocco
O Current Depot Annon on the cats
N Current Deposit Account at the rate Covered Drawing-rooms Suites.
balance...
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
"F
6
21
4 per cent.
32
» 12
多
5 per cent.
*
71
LOCAL BILLE 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, Americs, 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 BANE.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in BONG- KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Hast 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.
M
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
TR. F. W. HAGEDORN has CEASED to be a Partner in our Firm here
VOGEL HAGEDORN & O
and in China,
Rongkong, September 1, 1877.
MR
NOTICE.
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AR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the BUSINESS of my OFFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony,
R. B. OAJENE,
Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping,
7, Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.
8918
NOTICE. Fond Mr M. W. GREIG, are autho FROM This Date Mr EDWARD BEEFFARD rized to Sign the Dame of our Firm per Procuration at Foushow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.
RUSSELL & Co,
Chins, June 1, 1877.
M
NOTICE.
dei
French-made Pear-wood Marble-top Centre Table and Side Tables, French- made Pear-wood Card Tables and Corner Cupboards,
Black Marble Mantel-piece Clock with Bronze Figures, Bronzes, Ornaments, Carpets, and Hearth Rugs.
Handsome Pier Glasses, from 7 ft. by 5 ft. to 9 ft. by 5 ft., and Engravings.
French Oak Dining Table and Side
boarda.
Teak wood Dining-room Chairs. Dinner, Dessert and Breakfast Sets, Glass-ware and Plated-ware.
English-made Mahogany Bed-room Suite, Mahogany Wardrobes, Wooden and Iron Bedsteads, Mahogany Marble- top Washstands, Cheval Glass, and Marble-top Tables
A Semi-grand PIANO, by PLEVEL WOLFF & Co., Paris.
And,
An Américan BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, Gues, &c., complete...
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 10th Instant.
The Tendars to state the Total Amonat required, and the amount for which each Blil should be drawn; but no Bills will be issued for sums below £1,000 pa
The Tenders to be in duplicate, in Sealed Covers, addressed to The Treasurer,” and endorsed "Tenders for Treasury Bills,”
The right to accept, or reject, any or all the Tenders is reserved..
C. R. SHERVENTON, Lieut. Colonel, Assistant Commissary General- Treasury Office, Commissariat Building", Queen's Road, Hongkong, September 4, 1877.
W. BALL ORINA DISPENSARY.
MPORTER OF DRUGS,
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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 may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to 31st October next will be ad- ustad by the Company, and no claims or I DRUGGISTS' BUUDE US, MIALS, alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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SECOND BONUS OF EIGHT per A Cent upon Contributions for the Year 1876 will be Payable on MONDAY Next, the 10th Instant.
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after Bib Instant.
By Order of the Board,
E. MOORE,
Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
Act. Becretary.
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES,
Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention,
PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS.
Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
FOR SALE.
SITES in
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 qufok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.:
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Barque "GRASMERE,"
HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above. Port, and
ONE of the Finest VILL BUNGALOW, will have qulak despatch. newly created, Garden, Tennis Lawn, &c.
WILSON AND SALWAY, Architects, do. 2, Queen's Road,
Hongkong, August 30, 1877.
To Let.
TO LET.
Bef
OS. 4, and 5, PECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN
STREET, Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.` Hongkong, July 30, 1877.
TO LET.
THE Dwelling House and Officer No. 1 TE
D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupa- tion of Means Douglas LAPBAIK & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 6, Gough Street. The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street. Possession from 1st September next.
Appy to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. · Hongkong, July 2, 1877.
TO LET.
TOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately
oxupied by the Rev. R. H. KIDD, "Bistee Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Farnished. House Nos. 8 and 9, Peddar's Hill
DAVID SASSOON, SONB & Co, Hongkong, July 21, 1877.
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE. MAE Undersigned begs to remind his Customers and the Publis Generally that he still CARRIES on his PHOTO GRAPHIC BUSINESS in No. 3 A, LOWER WYNDHAM STREET; and that he has no connection whatever with FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. the Establishment recently opened in Queen's Road, under the Name and Style of Arone & Co..
AFONG,
No, SA, Wyndham Street.
ne15 Hongkong, August 15, 1877.
APONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG ; and to
H
OF RUSSIA,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before deliveryHE DIVIDEND declared for the Hall H. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. year ending on 30th Juno lest, at the All lote, with all faults and errors of rate of ONE POUND STERLING (1) per description, at purchasers' risk on the fall Share of 8120, ls PAYABLE on and after of the hammer,
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.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 4, 1877. sell
PUBLIC AUCTION.
have received instructions to sell AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
by Public Auction,
At a Date hereafter to be named, The British Barque
“ALPHINGTON,"
of 326 Tons Register or of about 8,000: piculs Carrying Capacity, with all her TACKLE, APPAREL and INVENTORY,
sel6
HONGKONG FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878.
Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, TTAS on hand the Largost and Best
collection of Views of China, Pho tographio Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of assorted sizes. Ex S. 8. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre- Bent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British! Statemeh, the two Chinese Ambassadora in Cabinet and Carte de Vindte sizes, Coloured Portraits of English Ladies.
Hongkong, August 24, 1877.
(HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-SHIPS'
pany are requested to furnish the
SH
The Vessel was Built under Lloyds Undersigned with a List of their Contribu special survey at Berwick-on-Tweed in slons for the year ending Stat December last, 1856, Classed 12 years A 1, at Lloyds in order that the distribution of Dwenty per
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,
No. 5, Praya West BHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
and continued in 1868 A 1. for 8 yeara, cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH
She was Remstalled over Felt in Contributors may be arranged. Returna London in July, 1875,
not rendered prior to the 81st October neat,
PROVISIONS & OILMĀN'S STOREB
Team:-One-third of the purchase will be adjusted by the Company, and no
| admitted.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876, money to be paid on fall of the hammer, claims or alterations, wil be subsequently of the best quality and at the shortest noties, the remainder upon Transfer being affected. The Vessel is at Purchaser's risk immediately after fall of hammer.
Hongkong, August 25, 1877,
Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE. ROGERS bege to inforts his Patrons and the Public that he in- tends to visit AMOT, and FOOCHOW in Beptember and October Lanving HONG KONG about the 18th of September. HHongkong, August 6, 1877. /
TO NATURALISTS,
E. BEDDOME, E., of Somerset, TR. F. O. DICIMER is authorized to Queensland, will be happy to p
Sign our Firm par Procuration.
SANDER & Co. bug, Juno £3, 1877.
& CONCHOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE With Naturalista, with 's view, to exchanging Land Shells and Fluviatilos,
August 29, 2017.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1817,
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
nof
B
For Sale.
FOR SALE. ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of
4 Doz, Quarta.
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1877.
NOW BRADY.
N Extraordinary MEETING. A SHAREHOLDERS is the above Company will be Held at the Head Office, CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE Victoria, Hongkong on TUESDAY, the ACANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, 11th Beptember, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the A to K with Introduction Royal Bro., purpose of Confirming the Spacial Resolu tions passed at the Meeting of Shareholders PP. 302-By ElizST JOHN EtraL, FAAD
Tübingen, heid This Day.
By Order,
W. H. BAT,
Becretary Hongkong, Angust 31, 1677.
Price Two Dollars and a Hatt.
To be had from Mestre Lake, CRAPTORÜ &Co., Hongkong and Baanghali and Mosere Kes & Wallm, Shanghai, ka Hongkong, February (i 1017.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877,
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Barque
"GEO. OROSHA W,” GEO. IEVING, Master, will have early despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Hongkong July 28, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
"GOLD HUNTER,”
J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (To follow the Barque Caldete,) 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.
Notices to Consignees,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
S E. SINDH.
NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. B.
The Steamship
"YESSO,"
spatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 6th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Capt. S. ASHTON will be de- CONS, from London, in connee-
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongtong, September 3, 1877.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.
Ne0
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Owing to the inolemency of the weather, the Departure of the Steamship
"YORKSHIRE " THURSDAY, the 6th Instant, at 4 p.m. is unavoidably POSTPONED until
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta
Hongkong, September 4, 1877,
Sailing Vessels.
tlong 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.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undoraigned.
Goode remaining unclaimed after SATUR DAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurariée. has been affected.
H. DO POUEY, Agent.
Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
Be&
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
BEGHE S. 3. Yorkshire having arrived,
FOR NEW YORK, The A 1 German Ship
"JOHANNE," BUNJE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
-VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 81, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,”. Capt. MONEMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have
quick dapatah.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 4 1 British Ship
"JUBILEE,"
3. HARRIS, Mastor, will load here for the abors Fort, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
1
VOGEL, HAGEDORŃ & U.. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 1 British Bark
*VICTORIA,”.
W. D. TAMBLE, Master, will Load here for the above Port,
simi will have immediata desjisté,
Ter Hæright, npply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ö6, Hongiang, July 99, 1977.
Consignces of Carge are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, 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.
1
10th Inst. will be subject to rent
Cargo remaining undelivered after the No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1877. selo
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND. SINGAPORE.
THE S. 8. Vonics having strived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Under signed, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' riak and expense.
JARDINI, MATHESON & Co.
8011 *Hongkong, September 4, 1877.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
HE S. 8. Hindostan, having arrived THE
from the above Porta, Consignest of Cargo by bet ars requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignattire, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
once landed and stored at Consignees riak Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at
and expense.
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Hongkong, September 8, 1877,
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