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THE

CHINA

Establisbod February, 1840.

With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping

VOL. XXXIII. No. 4448,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON :--F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lune,

"Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Oircus, B. C. BATES, HENDI & Co.;

·4, Old Jewry, B.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 168 & 164, Leadenhall Birest, NEW YORK-ANDHEW WIND, 188, Not-

sau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Fort" - generally:—BIN & BLACK; don Bran

Cisco.

CHINA:-Swatow, QUALCH & CAMPONLE, Amoy WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fochow, HEDI & Co. Shanghai, LAWI, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALEH. Mesila, 0. HEgix & Co. Mosao, In A. Da Graga,

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 660,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-Ĥ, HOPPIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Feq. ER BELILIOS, Reg, WILDELM REINZES,

Esq.

W. H. FORBES, E. Hon. W. KESWICK, ED. TOBIN, Esq. A. McIVER, Kaq,

CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Erg.

MANAGER.

HALL+LEAF-# HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1877.

Intimations.

NOTICE,

A MILLAR Đ GÓ PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGLONG.

September 15, 1877,

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

**1876,

Intimations.

CONDENSED EGGS. THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed

For Sale.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00. HAVE FOR SALE, EX STEAMSHIPS

upon the Market, consists simply of fresh-laid HENS EGGS, from which mostYORKSHIRE,” “MADAGASCAR,

of the water has been evaporated, and being hermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound..

"CITY OF TOKIO,” do., dc,

1877.

The KGGS thus condensed are obtained NEW SEASON'S (MAX) BUTTER.

in the Empire of China, and canned in the immediate viclully in which they are pro- | duced, thereby avoiding the deterioration to which EGGS are subjected when trans HAREHOLDERS in the above Com. Forded in the shell. So that, in point of pany are requisted to furnish the fact, the CONDENSED EGGS preserved Undersigned with a list of their Contribandar the patent of A. R. DAVIS, furaiah tions for the year ending 31st December last, in order that the proportion of the to the consumer, EGGS possessing more Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors perfectly the properties of front-laid EGGS may be arranged. Returns not rendered than those ordinarily supplied to any city. prior to the 31st October next will be ad-

The CONDENSED EGUS will beat up justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted. into light froth as readily a EGGS taken

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Immediately from the shell, and are equally Secretary.

vajgable in making Cakes, Custarda, Creams, no1 Pastry, Pudding, Egg-Nog, do,

Hongkong, Angust 1, 1877,

NOTICE

TA. HAHN begs leave to inform his M

numerous Patrons and the Public generally of Hongkong, that, by special request, be has now OPENED his ESTAR LISHMENT in this Colony at WANOHAL, in the Premises lately occupied by the

American Consul,

Ma HAHN trusts to be favored with the contlined Patronage of the public, as he has lately received a NEW STOOK of RE. PARING MATERIALS all of the best qualities, from England, France and Ger- many, Inspection invited.

Hongkong, September 7, 1877.

Shanghat,.. EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-Landon and County PIAN

ON

Bank.

HONGKONG..

INTEREST ALLOWED,

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

For Fixed Deposlés :— For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.

4 per cent. 11. 6 12 ,, 12

5 per cent,

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LOCAL Bras DISCOUNTED. Credits granted an 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,

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

CAPITA£800,000,

RESERVE FUNDμ*******

BANKERS.

.....£110,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

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DIANOS and any other Musical Instru- ments TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or Occasionally, ne PIANOS FOR SALE, Now and Second- Band, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.

Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LDERS and RUBNER, Zeitz-Just Received from Ger many, and specially constructed for this allmate to the order of the Undersigned.

ECONOMY.

For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Familles, or Vesela at sea, this Article is invaluable, as there is no lo from breakage or decay, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, being sealed only for transportation,

One Table spoonful is equal to one Egg. Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- farable); dissolve it well; then use same as aby Egg.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co..

Agente for Bongkong. MUSTARD & Co., General Agents at Bhanghai.

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NOTICE. THE OFFICES of Mesum ADAMSON, BELL & Co., are This Day RE MOVED to the First Floor- of the Pre- mes in QUEEN'S ROAD, lately occupied by i the COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIN

Offices to be Let on the Ground Floo..

ool Hongkong, September 24, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE,

Orders from any of the Outports in the East, will meet with prompt attention if addressad

Care of Mezers LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., B. STOUT has RETURNED, and will be

of

Mesars GAUPP & Co.

A. HAHN. Hongkong, September 7, 1877.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL. TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 31st. SEALED TENDERS to August, 1878, be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HOILL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required.

By Order of the Directors,

LOVIS HAUSCHILD,

Becretary, Hongkong, September 15, 1877.

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DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!

THE BANK'S BRANCH in EONG- 41 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 ESIRING to benefit by the world of Banking and Exchango Business,

wide reputation of our Oll, certain Local Bills discounted, and Interent allowed on Current Accounts and on De- parties have attempted to imitate our pack. posits for fixed periods on terms which may ago. Suits at law have been instituted be ascertained on application.

Intimations.

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G. FALCONEE & CO., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS,

DESIR

ready to receive Patients on MONDAY,

the 24th Instant, until further notice, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.m.

Hongkong, September 24, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

R. ROGER'S, begs to inform his D'Patrons and the Tablio that he in- tende to visit AMOY and FOOOHOW in KONG about the 15th of September. September and October, leaving HONG-

Hongkong, August 6, 1877.

Auctions.

GENEBAL WEEKLY. SALE,

LA

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Auction, at their Bale Room, Praya Central, on TURAFRIDAY,

the 28th September, 1877, at Noon,-

An Invoics of MORTON'S OIL- MAN'S STORES, Fickles, Sauces, Salad Oil, Vinegar, Table Salty, Olives, Jams, Jellies, Raisins, Loaf Sugar, Hams, Cheess

&ory

&zo.

Silk Umbrellas, Tooth Brushes, Pen- krives, Padlocks, Dressing Combs, Table

The First Shipment of Busch & Co,’a Celebrated Cowland DANISH BUTTER. In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of 2 lb each, 55 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 Ibi each; 50 Cents per lb. Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,-As per their JULT PRICE LISE

(All Stores sold by L. A. & Co, are of the Very Best Quality,)

Chappell & Co. New and Popular

MUSIC and SONGS.

MAIL.

List." Published every Evening.

M

日十二月八年丁

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE."

FR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY was admitted a PARTNER in our Firm on the lat July, 1877.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.

WE

NOTICE.

0011

JE have been appointed AGENTS for the GERMANIC LLOYD, GERMAN AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE ÜLAS- SIFICATION OF SHIPS.

MELCHERS & O». Hongkong, September 11, 1877.

NOTICE. MAR, F. W. HAGEDORN has CHASED M to be a Partner in our Kirta hero and in China.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

ocl Hongkong, September 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

12/4 and 14/4. Very Superior California BLANKETS, FROM This Date Mr EDWARD SERPEARD

California KNEE BOOTS.

Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE

MEN'S BOOTS. HORSE BLANKETS.

Central and Pin fire CARTRIDGE

: CASES. . in

Guo-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, N WATER FILTERS,

and Mr M. W. GBEIO, are autho- rized to Sign the name of our Firm per Prosuration at Foochow, and Mr F. F. ELWELL at Amoy.

China, June 1, 1877.

RUSSELL & Co.

del

NOTICE.

TR. F. C. DITTMER authorized to

M Sign on

SANDER & Oo.

Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"NAMOA," />Capt. J. E. PONCHARD, will be despatched for the above NAIL Ports on THURSDAY, the 27th Instant, at 10 a.m., instead of as previously advar- tieed.

Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH | LAZ

BRUSHES,

BRUSHES.

Bnd

A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S

STATIONERY, BOOKS. NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,

SCHOOL BOOKS.

&o..

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&o,

Bangkong, September 15, 1877.

D

DE SOUZA & Co.'s ATE BLOCK FOR 1878,

CONTAINING ENGLISH & CHINESE DATES, 40. IS NOW READY.

Price

50 Cents,

A liberal allowance will be made for 10 or more Copies.

ool Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & O'

Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS Apply to

SIMESHN tha Hongkong, June 22, 1876.

BERLIN

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1877.

FOR HOIHOW & HAIFOONG, The Steamship

"ALBAY,"

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Capt. F. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the abore Ports

on SATURDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1877.

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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Ports to land Hails and Passengers.}·

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co, Steamer

"BRISBANE". will be despatched as above,

FOR SALE. ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Osses of on or about the 5th October next.

4 Doz. Quarta.

For Freight of Passage, apply to WIELER & Co.

GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

Hongkong, September 21, 1877.

To Let

TO LET.

NOS. 4, and 6, PECRILY TERRACE, ELGIN

Apply to

STREET,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 4 1 American Ship

"GOLD HUNTER, " J. FREEMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

against the MAKER AND PURCHASEES of Knives, Lamps, Revolvers, Coloured AN OFFICE TO DET. WI DAve early despatch.

these imitations. Buyers should be careful to me that the words "DEVOES BRIL LIANT" are stenollled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE EFG CO. PATENTS" are stamped on the top of the cas

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

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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OP BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870.

SH

HAREHOLDERS in the stove Com. pany are requested to furnish the

THE DEVON MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 127 Pearl Binets,

NEW YORK, 0, 8. A,

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to HE SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, Govarkos of HONGKONG }'. and to ELLE THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly Azzaro OLUB, TTAS on hand the largest and Best

H

Flannel.

20 cases Oregon Cider, 20 bags White Beans.

And,

Eus "Gaelic," just arrived. 40 boxes California Apples.

"Also,

2 Sets of Table Crystal, comprising i Decanters, Fort, Sherry, Claret, Cham- pagne, and Liqueur Glasses, Finger Bowls, Tumblers, and Centre Pieces,

10 lbs. Cope's Smoking Mixture. 10, Cops's Bristol Birdseye, TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Late, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

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Hongkong, September 25, 1877.

Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- collection of Views of China, Pho-TEE

tions for the yearending 81st December last,tographie Albumy, Frames, Casts, doo, of

in order that the distribution of Totnty per asarted sizes. Ex 8. 5. Tigre, Revolting

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PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has received instrtic.

flons to sell on SATURDAY,

cent (20%) of the Nett Profits reserved for Standard Albums, Artorial Monograms the 6th October, 1877, at 4 pic, at

and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, the Spot, Velvet and carved wood Albums, Cases and Frames, nico Albums for Cabinet Portrait CHINESE HOUSES, Nos. 7 to 19, only, Fortraits of the General of the pre-

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 subsequently

admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Gmeral Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877,

nos

sent Busso-Turkish War, Eminent British Bistesmen, the two Chinese Ambassadors En Cabinet and Carte de Vidite sides, Coloured Portraits of English Ladies

Hongkong, August 24, 1877.

Apply to

LANDSTEIN & 00, Hongkong, September 18, 1877.

TO LET.

TOP FLOOR of the House now.coupled by Mr. Ham, at Wanchal Apply on the Premises,

Hongkong, September 11, 1877,

TB

TO LET.

THE DWELLING HOUSE in CAINE ROAD, at present fa the occupation of EDU POUEY, Dag. Possession fwm lat November next

Apply to

JOHN JACK,

East Point. Bongkong, September 7, 1877,

TO LET.

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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 3/8 L. I. I. German Ship

GALATEA,"

JAEGER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatchi,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British Ship

"JUBILES,"

J. HARRIS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

Fox Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U.,- Hongkong, September 1, 1877.

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Barque

** GEO, UROSHAW,” GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, July 28, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG,

The 1 British Bark

LORD MACAULAY,"

"Capt. Monzman, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

Notices to Consignees.

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

100 8.8. Braemar Castle having arrived, 11 Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their riak by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whenes sadfor from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained,

Optional Goods will be forwarded on to Shanghai, unless notion to the cơ trary fa given before 5 p.m. To-day.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 27th lartaat will be subject to rent.

- No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 06.,

Agoita. Bengkong, September 20, 1877.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

P. & 0. S. N. Co's 8. 8. VENETIA, BOKHARA AND GEELONG.;

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessels, from London, Bombay and Intermediata Porta, and in connection with the Steamer MONGOLIA from Cal- cutta, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Gidowns, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.

Goods not delivered by the 28th September will be subject to roat,

ADAM LIND,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, September 21, 1877.

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FROM YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI,

T the above Forte, Oonsignees of Cargo THE S. 8. Burmese having arrived from are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Under For Freight, apply to

signed and to take immediate delivery of their Goode, RUSSELL & Co.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at Honghong, September 8, 1877.

osa once landed and stared at Consignees' riak

and expense.

“FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Bark

"ABERLADY,"

J. NicoLL, Master, will load mare for the abové Port, and

wis wave quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & Uo. Hongkong, August 16, 1677.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 4 1 British Barque

** GRANMERE,' FACINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

THE Dwelling House and Odises No. 1, | wil bave quick despaton. T D'Equilar Street, lately in the ecoups.

For Freight, apply to

tion of Messrs Douglas LäFraIE & Co, "0- The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough

Apply to

Stret

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 8, 1877.

TO LET OUSE No. 10, Albany Rosdiately

Bittsted at the Upper Station Street, Hoccupied by the Rev. E. E. Kinn

Ground Rent, $14 per Anntira.

For Particulare, apply to

3. M. GUEDES, JE

Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 20, 1877, oct

Binee Vills, Pok-foo-lum, Fumished. Howies Non Sapid 6, Feddar's Hi

DAVID BARNOON, BORBI 0%, Hongkong, July 1, 1977.

VOGEL, BAGEDORS & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1877.

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FOR NEW YORK. The A1 German Ship

"JOHANNE”. Busts, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1877,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Bongkong, September 22, 1877.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES;

8. 8. YANG TAE

NOTIOR

CONSIGNEES of Onego pr. 5. 8.

Gange, from London, in conneo- tion with the above Stesmer, are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Goderns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unles intimation is received from the Con Agness, before 3pm. TODAY, the 18th Kontant, requesting it to be landed hare,

Blis of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuzs. DAY, the 26th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Inatrazos has been elected.

EL ZU FOURT Agent

Hongkong, September 18, 1877,