THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VOL. XXXIII. No. 4440.
AGENTS FOR THE QHINA MAIL.
Established
February,
1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.”
#At†tõɅT-# HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1877.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instruc
tions to sell on SATURDAY, the 6th October, 1877, at 4 pm., at the Spot,
LONDON:-F. Azaan; 8, Clement Lune, Lombard Street. GEORGH STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate
T Oiran, E. C. BATES, HEIDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Strest. NEW YORK:-ANDENW WD, 183, Nat-
acu Strbate AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND:Gordon & Goren, Mal bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta
generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
01400,
CHINA-Swatow, QUEZON & CAMPEREL,
Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fosshow, BED & Co. Shanghai, LANI, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kazy & WALSH, Manila, O. Hausum & Co. Maias, In A. Da Ġaaga,
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND... 660,000 Dollars.
~COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. HOPPTUS, Eng. Deputy Chairman-ED, SIOON, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.
WILHELM BEINEES,
Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. Melven, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANA GEL. Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
6
#1
J
4 per cent,
12
27
5 per cent,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
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Cruits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted
Drafts, granted on Lendon, and the
chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
・T. JACKSON,
No. 1, Queen's Road East,
7 CHINESE HOUSES, No. 7 to 19, Situated at the Upper Station Street. Ground Rent, $14 per Annum. For Particulars, apply to
J. M."ĞUEDES, JR., Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 20, 1877. co6
CONSULAT DE FRANCE À HONGKONG.
AVIS.
AN vertu d'une décision du Contre- Amaral douverneur et Commandant en chef, en date du 10 septembre 1877:
Il sera procédé le lundi 1er octobre pro chain, à sept heures du matin, dans les bureaux du Receveur des domaines de Salgon, rue Catinat, et par ses solus, le commissariat de la marine dament repre- senté, à la vente aux enchères publiques de la coque doublée et chevillée en cuivre du vaisseau le "FLEURUS.”
Le prix, angmenté de 5 pour cent pour tous frais, sera payó comptant,
Les étrangers pourront prendre part à l'adjudication.
Dos le 20 septembre courant, le public; zera admis à visiter le bâtiment, sur pre autorisation du Commandant de la marine.
Saigon, le 10 septembre 1877.
[Translation.]..
Y virtue of a Decree of the Rear Ad.
Bira, Governor and Commander-in- Chief of Cochin China, dated September 10th, 1877-
On MONDAY, 1st October next, at Seven o'clock in the morning, WILL BE SOLD by Public Auction, at the Office of the Receveur des Domaines de Saigon, Rue Catinat, the Marine Commissariat balug duly represented,
The Hull of the French Man-of-war
"FLEURUS"
Coppered and Copper Fastened.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & 16; WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
NOTICE.
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A. MILLAR & 00, PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
September 16, 1877. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
་
HAREHOLDERS 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 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,
Scordiary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TOTICE is hereby given that the Ordi
nary Yearly MEETING of the HAREHOLDERS of this Society will be Held at Its Head Office, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th Inst, at 3 o'clooki p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statements of Accounts for the Year 1876, and for the half year ending 30th June, 1877:
Instant, both days inclusive.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Society will The purchase money, plus Five per cent.be CLOSED from the 15th to the 26th for all expenses, to be paid in cash.
Foreigners will be permitted to purchase, The Public will be admitted to inspect the Vessel from the 20th September, by authority of the Commandant de la Ma- ride.
兹示
Saigon, 10th September, 1877.
示汁
領大鐘等
親何應
外
Chief Manager.
自詢所押
Offices of the Corporation,
Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
觀國
降看人
壹藥自
...£800,000.
+#
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,&
AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAFITAT
BESERVE FUND...
......£110,000.
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG
KONG grants Drafts on London and
1年總
the Chief Commercial places in Europe and A
the East; buys and receives for collection A
Bill of Exchange; and onducts all kinds
of Banking and Exchange Business,
Local Bill discounted, and interest
allowed on Current Accounts and on De-
rosis for fixed perioda on terms which may be scertained on application.
THE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
dee
HE Undersigned has received instruc
tions to sell by Public Auction, en
MONDAY,
初
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名簿年圻
遵奉
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凡賈游人
G. BOULOUZE,
Acting Consul for France.
Hongkong, September 18, 1877,
Intimations.
B628
By Order of the Board,
E, MOORE,
8626
*For Sale.
| LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE, EX STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR,” ** CITY OF TOKIO,” da, de,
1877.
NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER.
The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.
In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Conts per Ib. In Tins of 2 lb. oach, 65 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb. aach, 60 Cents par ib.
Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S VILMANS' STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,-As per their JULY PRICE LIST.
(All Stores sold by L. A. & Co, are of the Very Best Quality.)
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
12/4 and 14/4.
California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE.
MEN'S BOOTS.
HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES.
Gun-Wads, PERCUSSION CAPS, BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TARRED LINES.
FISHING LINES and WHITE LINES,
of all descriptions. INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-
sertion of all Sizes.
INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE.
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS. FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER FILTERS. Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH BRUSHES, & 22 d NAIL BRUSHES.
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S
STATIONERY, BOOKS.
NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
c.,
&o.,
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
do.
DE SOUZA & Co.'s ATE BLOCK FOR 1878,
CONTAINING ENGLISH & CHINESE DATES, 10.
Act. Secretary. DA Hongkong, September 12, 1877.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADIUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1876, -
www.d
...
IS NOW READY.
Pries
...70 Cents. A liberal allowance will be made for 10 or more Copies.
ool
Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
| HAREHOLDERS in the above ComERLIN
pany are requested to furnish the
Undersigned with a list of their Contribu Hons for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of Twenty per
cent (20%) of the Nett Profts reserved for
Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31 October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be aubsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
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DEVOE'S BRILLIANT
OIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack ages. Sults at law have been instituted against the MAZERS AND FURCHASERS OF these imitations. Buyer should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the words “DEVOE M'T'G CO. PATENTS”: are stamped on the top of the can, THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Street,
THE HONGKONG HOTEL, ENDERS are invited for a LEASE of The HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- sent Five-yearly Lease eteiring on the Blat the 24th September, 1877, at 2 o'clock August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to pm, at his Sales Roots, Queen's Road,be sent in on or before the 81st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, Laserge, who will supply iyil 12 casks CLARET.
any information required,
25 cases BISQUIT DUBOUCHE & Co.'s
1 to 4 Star COGNAU.
32 casca CLARET, "St. Emelion," in
Quarts and Plate.
17 cases CLARET, "Larose."
3 cases CLARET, "Lafitte,"
48 cases OLARET, "St, Julien.":
41 cares CLARET, "St. Esteph," in
Quarts and Pinte
80 cases BRANDY
10 Cases BURGUNDY.-
5 cases CHAMPAGNE,
68 0 OLARET.
TERMS OF SALE-Cath before delivery In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Audioneer.
of the hammer.
Hongkong, September 19, 1877, 524
By Order of the Directors,
- LOUIS HAUSOHILD,
Becretary. Hongkong, September 18, 1877.
WILL
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
TILL be paid to the Person who finds Two Thin GOLD RINGS, (of no value to any one but the Owner), and Re turns them to the Compradore of Dovelas LAPBAIK & 00.
Be$4
Hongkong, September 17, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE
tends to visit AMOX and FOOVEOW In
NEW YORK, U. 8, &,
For Sale.
FOR BALE
UTLER, PALMER & Co's
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
BILMSSEN * Co Hongkong, June 28, 1876,
NOW READY. CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L A to K, with Introduction, Royal Sro., Pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D.
To be had from Mess LANE, CRAWFORD
R. ROGERS begs to inforth his Tübingen.
Patrons and the Fublic that he la- Prics Two Duzias and a Hazri September and October, leaving EONG&Co., Hongkong and Shanghali and Messrs
KENT & WAMn, Shanghai, KONG about the 18th of September,
Hongkong, February 0, 1877. Hongkong, August & 1977,
B
FOR SALE. TIVOLI BEER, in Cason of 4 Doz, Quarts.
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.
Entertainment.
THE ROYAL BIJOU VARIETY TROUPE.
UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE WILL GIVE ONË ENTERTAINMENT,
AT THE
CITY HALL, HONGKONG, This Evening, 22nd September, 1877,
TO COMMENCE AT 9.P.M., PUNCTUALLY.
PROGRAMME;
PART L Overtur8.
To Commence with the Laughable Farce, "BORROWED PLUME 8,”
Interval of Ten Minutes,
PART IL Overture. DANCE,-"Irish Jig, "Miss Alice St. Clair. Boxa,-Gentleman Amateur.
-Miss DANCE, - "Spanish Tarantella, "
Alice St. Clair. OPERATIO,-Selections "Orchestra. DANCE,"Highland Fling, Miza Alics
St. Clair.
Interval of Ten Minutes.
PART IIL Overtura.
TABLEAUX VIVANTR Illustrated with Descriptive Music and Pyrotechnic Illuminstions, Tasuzav 1.—ACIS & GALATEA, in Three
Changes.
2.-THE FIGHTING GĹA.
DIATORS.
8, FLORA 4-THE FIRST FRATRICIDE,
In Three Changes.
5. CASSANDRA & APOLLO. 8. THE DYING GLADIATOR, 7-SATYRS & SLEEPING
NYMPEL
8. GRAND FINALE-BRI.
TANNIA M. PANIZEA will precids at the Pianoforte,
GOD SAVE THE QUZAN
Flan to be sea and Ticketa obtained at Mastra LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s; stao st the Door of the Theatre on the night of Performance.
ADMISSION ! Reserved Bestensécriturésaintis, 4. Unreserved Seatherumomni da.
H. WILSON, Mandşa Hongkong, September 21, 1877.
Published every Evening,
日六十月八年丑了
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY.
The British Steamer
OHINKIANG,"
Capt. W. ORR, will be despatch. ed as above on MONDAY, the
24th Instant, at 2pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Ke24 Hongkong, September 20, 1877.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling of the usual Coast Ports to land! Mails and Passengers.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BRISBANED
will be despatched as above, on or about the 6th October next,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, September 21, 1877.
FOR SHANGHAL
The British Steamer
"BRAEMAR CASTLE,” Capt. AYLES, will have imme diate despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,` Agents.
Hongkong,
September 20, 1877.
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 & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barque
"GRASMERE, HASTINGS, 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 41 German Ship
"JORANNE," BUNJE, 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 A 1 British Barque
"GBO. CROSŁAW," GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.. Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY," Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/8 L. L. L. German Ship
"GALATEA,"
JAEGER, Master, will load here for the above, Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & 06. Hongkong, September 10, 1897.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A 1 British Ship
"JUBILEE,"
J. HARRIS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despaten,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0.. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
8/3 L 1. 1. American Ship
"TITAN, B. F. BERRY, Manter, having the greater portions of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch
abor Fos Freight, apply to
MEVER & Ö6. Hongkong, September 17, 1977.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 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.
OCB Hongkong, September 3, 1877.
Notices to Consignees.
S
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s 8. 8. VENETIAN BOKHARA AND GEELONG. YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessels, from London, Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Btsamer MONGOLIA from Cal- outta, are hereby informed that their Gooda are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.
Goods not delivered by the 28th September will be subject to rent.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
8028
Hongkong, September 21, 1877. FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
BESteamship STRATHAIRLY having Tarrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed 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 in given before Noon To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 24th Instant will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 17, 1877, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
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BES.S. Braemar Castle having arrived, formed that their Goods are being landed. at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and for from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Goods will be forwarded on to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary is given before 5 p.m. To-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 27th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agrita
#e27 Hongkong, September 20, 1877, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE
T
THE S. S. Glenartney having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence Radfor from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary in given before Noon To-day,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
2524 flongkong, September 17, 1877. OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL 8. 8. COMPANY
CON
NOTICE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship GAELIO, from Ban Francisco, do, are bereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take: immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding discharge of the Stestoor will be loaded, and stored at Consigneon risk and expense,
6. B. EMORY,
Agent.
0625
Hongkong, September 20, 1977.
COMPAGNIE DES MENSAGERIES MARITIMES.
3. 8. YANG. TIÓ.
NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Oarge per 8. 8. Gange, from London, In connes tion with the above Steamer, see hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company' Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.
Options! Cargo will be forwarded on; unisas istimation be received from the Con algases, before 2p. To-TAY, the 18th Instant, requesting it to be landed here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tums DAY, the Soth Instant at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
Ho Fire Insurance has been affected..
EL. DU POURY, Agent. Hongkong, Heptember 15, 1877
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