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CHINA

With which is incorporated The

VOL. XXXIII. No. 4449,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINÀ MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAB, 8, Uleminta Laings

Lombard Street. Guoren STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Girous, E. C. BATES, HENDÍ & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 184, Leadenhall Streat, NEW YORK: AzDarw WIND, 188, Nas-

"sau Street.

AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND :-Gonach & Goron, Mil- "bourne and Sydney,⠀

SAN FRANCISCO, and American Parts ganerally-Bar & BLACK, San Fran-

cisco, CHINA-8watow, QURLCH & CAMFEELI

Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLE & Co. Fooehow, Hapex & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLE

& WALSH, Manila, G. Fix & Co. Maeso, I A. Da Graga,

Banks.

CORPORATION. · ·

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Intimations.

“G. FALCONER & 06, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

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THE

Established February, 1815.

MAIL.

Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List. Published every Evening.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1877.

Intimations.

CONDENSED EGGS,

[HIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed upon the Market, consista simply of NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS fresh-laid HENS EGGS, from which most.

JEWELLERS.

AND BOOKS.

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

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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR

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

For Sale.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE,

EX STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR," ** CITY OF TOKIO," &c., &c.

1877

The GIS this condensed are obtained NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER,

in the Empire of China, and eamed in the Immediate vicinity in, which they are pro- duced, thereby avoiding the deterioration to which EGGS are subjected when trans. ported in the shell. So that, in point of 1876.

fact, the UONDENSED EGGS preserved HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-under the patent of A. R. Davis, furnish pany are requested to furnish the to the consumer, EGGS possessing more Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 31st December perfectly the properties of freah-laid EGGS last, in order that the proportion of the than those ordinarily supplied to any city.

Net Profits to be reserved for Contributon may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING justed by the Company, and no claims or

alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGĦTRIE,

Becretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

PAID-UP CAPITAL5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 660,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. Horrius, Esq, Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Eq. ER. BECILLOS, ESQ. WILHELM REINERS,

W. H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A, McIVEE, Esq.

Enga

ED. TOBIN, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER

Shanghai,.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq.

LOEDON BANKER-London and County

ON

Batik ::

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

Current Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent per annum on the dally. balance.

For Fixed Deposits :--

For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum,

9.

6

12

4 per cent. jí

"

5 per cent. (SDS

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,

No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

Offices of the Corporation,

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,

CAPITAL... RESERVE FIND,

www......

BANKERS.

£800,000. £110,000,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordi-

nary General MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Office, will be Held at the Office of the Undersigned, No. 7, Queen's Road, on TUESDAY, the 9th Instant, at 8 pm.....

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., - General Agents, CARTON INSURAZOE ÜFTÍCE,

The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up into light froth as readily an EGGS taken immediately from the shall, and are equally valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creams, Pastry, Fuddings, Egg-Nog, &o, &o,

ECONOMY.

For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vemele at ech, this Artielo is Invaluable, as there is no loss from breakage or decay, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, being sealed only for transportation.

-One Tablespoonful is equal to one Egg.. Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- ferable); dissolve it well; then use samo as any Egg.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Agents for Hongkong. MUSTARD & Co.,

Hongkong, October 2, 1877.

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HONGKONG, FIRE INSURANCE

General Agents at Shanghai

COMPANY, LIMITED.

The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Colebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER,

In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Conte per lb. In Tins of 2 b. each, 65 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb each, 50 Cents per lb. Fresh supplies of GROSSE & BLACKWELL OILMANS 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.)

Chappell & Co.'s: New and Popular

MUSIC and SONGS.

i..!

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. AND AUTOLAT 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..

N

日七十月八年丑丁

To Let.

TO LET

TOS. 4, and 6, RECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN

STREET, Apply to

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

LA

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OFFICE TO LET Apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, September 15, 1877..

TO LET,

TOP FLOOR of the House now occupied by Mi A. HAHN, BE Wanchai. Apply on the Premises,

Hongkong, September 11, 1877.

TO LET, THE DWELLING HOUSE in CAINE Boat, at present in the occupation of H. DU POURY, Esq. Possession from let' November next,

Apply to

JOHN JACK,

East Point, Rongkong, September 7, 1877,

TO. LET. THE Declling House and Offices No. 1, D'Aquilar Street, lately in the occupe tion of Messm DouGLAS LAPBAIH & Co.

The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street.

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06. - Hongkong, July 8, 1877..

TO LET.

INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-TTOUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately

Bertion of all Sizes.

INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE

LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE.

Cabin Suspension LAMPS.

FENDERS and FIRE IRONS.

Cabin CANDLESTICKS.

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Japanned TOILET SETS.

THE HONGKONG BOTEL TIENDERS are invited for a LEASE of

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre-

1876.

ant Fiva pearly Leane expiring on the 31st August, 1878, SEALED TENDERS to HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-be sent in on or before the 31st March, pany and requested to furnish the 1875, to the Secretary of the HONGBONG Undersigned with a List of their Contribu: HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply tions for the year ending 31st December last, any information required. 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 31st 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.

NOTICE

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TR A. HAHN bage leave to inform his generally of Hongkong, that, by special request, he has now OPENED la ESTAR LISEMENT in this Colony at WANCHAL In the Premises lately occupied by the American Consul.

By Order of the Directors,

LOUIS HAUSCHILD,

Secretary, Hongkong, September 15, 1177.

NOTICE

•

CARRIAGE LAMPS, and" CARRIAGE:

CANDLES,

WATER FILTERS.

Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, ~ TOOTH,

BRUSHES,

BRUSHES,

and NAIL

Hecupled by the Rev. R. H. KIDD.

***Bisnes Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished.

Houses Nos, 8 and 9, Peddar's Hill.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Uo. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S THE Undersigned has received instruc

STATIONERY, BOOKS,

NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,

SCHOOL BOOKS,

&

Hongkong, September 10, 1877.

- FOR SALE.

aplBERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of

A MILLAR & Co., PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS,

Queen's Road Cast, HONGKONG.

September 15, 1877.

SHIPS

AH YON, COMPRADORE AND

· STEVEDORE, No. 57, Praya Wes SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF

MR. HAHN trusts to be favored with the continued Patronage of the public, as he has COAL, WATER, BALLAST FRESH lately received a NEW STOCK of RE PAIRING MATERIALS, all of the best

PROVISIONS & DILMAN'S STORES

qualities, from England, France and Gor-Of the best quality and at the shortest notice. many. Inspection invited.

Hongkong, Soptember 7, 1877.

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG PIAN

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 Bosinees,

Local Bills discounted, and "Intersil allowed on Current Accounts and on De- posits for fixed periode on terms which may fe ascertained on application.

Intimations.

DENTAL NOTICE.

de6

B. STOUT has RETURNED, and will be

the 24th Instant, until further notice, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, HOTELDE 1 UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.œ.

Bongkong, September 22, 1877."

DENTAL NOTICE,

A ROGERS begs to inform his

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IANOS and any other Musical Instru ments TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or

Occasionally.

PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second- Band, all is perfectly Good Order, Charanteed,

Special Attention is invited to a now Grand Cottage PIANO, by LADERS and

Hongkong, May 1, 1876,

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT COIL.

RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to benefit by the world-

Stinson, feits Just Received from Ger. Dwide reputation of our Oil, certain

many, and specially-constructed for this climate to the order of the Undersigned.

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

addressed

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Care of Mesars Lane, CRAWFORD & Co., OF Mesra Gaure & Co.

A. HAEN, Hongkong, September 7, 1877.

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

D Patrons and the Publio that he ln B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,

wnds to visit AMOY and FOOCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG, KUNG about the 18th of September.

Hongkong, August 6, 1877.

W. BALL

OHINA DISPENSARY,

MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI, A

OINES AND PERFUMES

Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer & Wharf,

·Hongkong, July 18, 1876, -

"GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG

and to

B.

LH

H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS

OF RUSSIA,

4 Doz. Quarta.

WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1877.

C

FOR SALE!

HAMPAGNE

1.8 74, HELDSTECK & Co.'s

MONOPOLE.

· DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877,

ΠΟΥ

FOR SALE.

UTLER PALMER & Co's

Celebrated. Brands of WINES and SPIRITS.

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876,

Apply to

NOW READY,

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part-Ly

A to K, with Introduction, Royal 8vo. pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Rübingen,

Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF. -Po be had from Mears Lane, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaijand Mesara KELLY & WALSH, Shanghal

Hongkong, February 8, 1977.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

parties have attempted to imitate our pack ages. Suits at law have been instituted against the MaxERS AND PURCHASERS Of

and Responsibility, these imitations. Buyers should be carefultare in our Jim CRASED from to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL This Day,

F. BLACKHEAD & Co. LIANT" are stepelled on the cases, and the

Hongkong, October 1, 1877. worda "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can,

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Beaver and 157 Pearl Streets,

NEW YORK, U.S. A.

KWONG BING UHLUNG & Co.,

NOTICE

nol

FR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY was admitted PARTNER in otr Firm on the 1st July, 1877. sze

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

NOTICE,

tions to sell on

SATURDAY,

the 6th October, 1877, at 4 p.m., at the Spot,

| 7 CHINESE HOUSES, Nos 7 to 13, Situated at the Upper Station Street. Ground Rent, $14 per Annum.

For Particulars, apply to

J. M. GUEDES, JR., Auctioneer, Hongkong, September 20, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SHANGHAI, The Steamship

“EGÈRIA,”

006

› PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Bark

ABERLADY"

J. NICOLL, Magter, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%. Hongkong, August 16, 1877,

FOR NEW YORK,

The A 1 British Barque "GRASMERN" HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch."

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Őt. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.

FOR LONDON.

· · The * A 1 100 years splendid

British Clipper Ship

"SYDENHAMN:

A. MILLE, Commander, will have quick dospatch for the above Fort.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06.,

Agents.

Hongkong, September 27, 1877.

FOR LONDON.

The 1 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 LONDON.

The 100 41 British Barque

**WOODVILLE,”

ST. E. NELSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

. MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 20, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 11 American Ship.

"H. S. SANDFORD,"

A. SLEEPER, Master, will load. here for the above Fort, and

have early despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, September 26, 1877.-€26

Notices to Consignees.

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

PATINEN, Master, will be de-Consiguges of Cargo are hereby in- S. Glenearn having andved, spatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 4th Instant, at 3 p.m. at their riak and stored in the Godowns of,

formed that their Goods are being landed For Freight of Passage, apply to the Undersigned, whence and/or from the

SIEMSSEN & CO.

Wharf or Boata delivery may be obtained. Agents,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice to the contrary cc4 is given before 1 p.m To-day. ·

Hongkong, October 2, 1877.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY ANDTM MELBOURNE. (Calling off the usual. Coast Ports to land Malls and Passengers.)

The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BRISBANE"

will be despatched as above

on MONDAY, the 8th Octoberi at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, September 29, 1877.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 7th Instant will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

„JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Agentă. Hongkong, October 1, 1877,

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FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND BINGAPORE,

3. Egeria, PAULSEN, Master, Thaving strived, Consignees of Cargo ocê are hereby informed that their Goods are.

being landed at their risk by the Under- signed and stored in their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boate delivery may be obtained...

Bailing Vessels,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 36 L. L. I. German Ship *GALATEA,”.

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

have quick despatch

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British Ship

“JUBILEE,”

d. Hatate, Master, will load here for the above Port, sad

Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUE, description of COAL at Moderate Price have been appointed AGENTS for will have immediate despatch.

on hand the Largest and "Best

MERCHANTS, Have always on hand for Sale overy. Mr Anton has been appointed Manager,

H collection of Flows of China Bast and all Orders, addressed to him at 87, BIFICATION OF SHIPS.

tographie Albuma, France, Cases, &c, of Fraya, or to Mr Bar Jack, at 20, Hing sasorted sizes, Ex 8. & gre, Revolving Lang Street, will receive immediate atten-

Mon. Standard Albums, Artorial Monograms

and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Hongkong, March 19, 1877. Velvet and carved-wood Albums, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the Generals of the pres sent Russo-Turkish War, Ewivent British

the GERMANIO LLOYD, GERMAN AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE ÜLAS-

MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1877.

NOTICE, TARUM This Date Mr EDWARD SEEPPARD WASHING BOOKS.

This WV. GREIG, are autho (In English and Chinest

ribed to Sign the name of our Firm pr Statemen, the two Chinese Ambassadors ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the tse Procuration at Foothow, and Me In Cabinet And Carte de Vialle sites, ▼▼of Ladies and Genkemon, nes BOW | ELWALD AS Amoja valikul

W Coloured Portraits of English Ladies, rendy at this Offer:"Pelový $1 ghob.

Hongkong, August 24, 1677.

China, June 1, 1977,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co... Hongkong, September 1, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG.

The 41 British Bark

"LORD MACAULAY, Capt. MUNKMAN, will load for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch,

For Fruight, Spply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & ÖL dal⠀ Hongkong, Jolf 29, 1877.

Optional Cargo will be sent on to given before B p.m. To-day, Shanghai, unless noties to the contrary la

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 7th Instant will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & C

Agente Hongkong, October 1, 1877,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES" MARITIMES,

NOTICE

YONSIGNEES of Garge" per §. 8. Ephrate, trom Landon, in connes tion with the abovo Steamer, are hereby lu- formed that thels Goods are being landed and cloted at their risk at the Company's Godówas, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after Batus. Day, the 8th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,

No Fire Insurance has been affected,

H. av POURY,

Mengkong, October 1, 1877,