THE
CHINA
MON
Established Obruar). 1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and S
Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vol. XXXIII. No, 4458. 號八月十年七十七百八千一英
-*: AGENTS FOR THE GRINA MAIL,
"LONDON :—F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lune,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTH, Ludgate Circus, B. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRACOM É
· Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. ~~~~ NEW YORK:—ANDuRW Wind, 188, Nar-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA. TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-Gonnor & Gorcx, Meln bourne and Sydney.
·SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BRA & BLACK, San Fran
·UHINA :---Swatcw, · QUELON & CAMPBELL, Amoy WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HIDE & Co. Bhanghai. "LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Karde & Wizsu. Manila, C. Hamnsrax & Co. Macao, In A Di ĕzaga.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING:
CORPORATION,
www.
Paid-up Cápival.................5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COULT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. HOPPIOB, Esq.
· Deputy Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Eng. E, R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W, H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICKED. TOBIN, Esq, A. MoIVER, Esq.
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CHIEF MANAOKE, Hongkong,......Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER
Shengbal, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Üs, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS, *AND JEWELLERS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1877-
NOTICE.
1620
A. MILLAR & Co,- PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1877.
Intimations.
CONDENSED EGGS.
THIS
THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed upon the Market, consista simply of fresh-laid HENS' EGGS, from which most of the water has been evaporated, and being. hermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound,
The EGGS thus condensed e obtained
in the Empire of China, and canned 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 fact, the CONDENSED EGGS preserved under the patent of A. R. Davis, furnlah to the consumer, EGGS possessing moro perfectly the properties of fresh-laid EGGS than those ordinarily supplied to any oity. The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up TOTICE is hereby given that all Ore-into light froth as readily as EGGS taken,
September 15, 1877.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Deceased.
For Sale.
日二初月九年丑了
Entertainment.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00. THEATRE ROYAL,
HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR, "
CITY OF TOKIO, do, do,
1877.
NEW SEASON'S (BAY) BUTTER.
The First Shipment of Busch & Cos Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER, In Tins of 2 lb. each, 65 Cents per lb. In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of à lb. esch, 50 Centé per lb.
Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES, As per their JULY PRICE LIST kera
(All Stores cold by L. A. & Co. are of the Very Best Quality,)
New and
Ntors and other Persons, having any linediately trom the shell, and are equallyUSIC and SONGS,Popular
valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creams, Pastry, Puddings, Egg-Nog, &e, dro, e
ECONOMY.
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at son, this Article is invaluable, as there is no loss from breakage or demy, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, being sealed only for transportation. “
ULAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the S. §. “ZEALANDIA" who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed of whose personal Estate were duly granted to Jonx FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pros bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep. tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their Olaims or Demands to the said Jous FAIREATEN as his address aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HENKY BREBETON,, the Solicitor of the said Jour FAIRBALEN, at the Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY any Egg.. BASRETON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878. And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the
One Table-spoonful is equal to one Egg.. Add equal amount of water (warm is pro- ferable); disolve it well; then use same sa
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,
Agents for, Hongkong, MUSTARD & Co.,
sald JOHN FAIRBAIRT will proceed to dis- General Agents at Shanghai. tribute the Assets of the said : JAMES SMITE FERRIES amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Current Deposit Account at the rate Claims of which the said JoHN FAIRBAIRN
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Orpentin per Annum on the daily of
balance..
For Fixed Deposits >→→→
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.
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6
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4 per cent.
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12
13
5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ebiet Commercial places in Europe, India, Australls, 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.
RESERVE FUND, £110,000,
BANKERS.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANE.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND. -
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG- KONG granth Drafta on London and the Ohlef Commercial places in Europe and the Hart; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Busines,
Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De- ports for fixed periods on terms which may be scertained on application."
Inimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
def
DR. STOUT has RETURNED, and will be
ready toretelve Patients on MONDAY, Rooms, Ground Floor, HOTEL DEL UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 12 Noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Hongkong, September 22, 1877.
DENTAL NOTICE. ROGERS bags to inform his
JOHN FAIRHAIBN will not be Hable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whore Claim the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the time of the distribution.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.
WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN ja16
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com
pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their, Contribu tlons 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,
Secretary.
Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
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OTICE is hereby given that the Ordi- 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 3 p.m.
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, CANION INSURANCE-OFFICE. Hongkong, October 2, 1877,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870.
(HAREHOLDERS in the above Opzi¬ pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the year anding Bist December Inaty --- in order that the distribution of Twenty per
W. BALL,
CHINA DISPENSARY.
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IMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
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 13, 1876.
SHIPS
AH YON,
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
13/4 and 14/4.de odebe California KNEE BOOTS.
CITY HALL
HONGKONG,
POSITIVELY FOUR NIGHTS ONLY,
COMMENCING
THURSDAY,
October 11th, 1877.
ILLUSIONISTS,
FAMOUS ROYAL From ENGLAND'S HOME OF MYSTERY, the EGYPTIAN HALL, LONDON; where their un parallelled Entertainments were presented nightly to crowded audiences for over two
ea
In their unique and STARTLING WONDER S.
Their profoundly MYSTERIOUS- SEANCES have been given in the presence
of the Crowned beads and Nobility
Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE of EUBORE and before Vast and Intel-
MEN'S BOOTS. HORSE BLANKETS. Central and Pin-fire‹ CARTRIDGE
CASES,
Gun-Wads, PEROUSSION 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-
Bertion of all Sizes, ethnique" 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.
NAIL
Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH
BRUSHES, and BRUSHES.onded when t:01
A Fine Assortment of DE LA BOE'S"
STATIONERY, BOOKS..
·ligent Assemblages throughout the Divilized world, astonishing and confounding the wisest of ail Countries.
PROGRAMMET
PARE L
"AN HOUR IN DREAMLAND WITH KELLAR,"
Intermission of Ten Minutes,
FART II,
"THE WONDERFUL CABINET SEANCE"-KELLAR, sasiated by
LING LOOK.
Intermission of Ten Minutes..
FART JIL
NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE, "LA QENA INFERNALE," by the Inimit
SCHOOL BOOKS, FO dont co&o, da
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
B
FOR SALE
ERLIN TIVOLI BEER, in Cases of
4 Doa Quarte
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1877,
10:
FOR SALE.
1 8 7 4 HEIDSIECE & Co.'s
MONOPOLE.
COMPRADORE AND}(\. HA MPAGNE STEVEDORE,
No. 67, Praya Wan SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
COAL, WATER, BALLAST FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
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Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.
Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
PIANUS and any other Musical Instru
ments TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second-
Eland, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.
Special Attention is invited to a new Grand Cottage PIANO, by LUDERs and RÜBNER, Zoltz-Just Received from Ger- many, and specially construoted for this climate to the order of the Undersigned.
Orders from any of the Outnorts in the Fast, will meet with prompt attention if addressed
Care of Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Mesery Gaurr & Co.
Or
454
A. HAHN. Hongkong, September 7, 1877,
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.
cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for RELIABLE,
Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Slat October next,
D bable that be in will be adjusted by the Company, and no
cisima or alterations will be subsequently
tends to visit AMOY and FODCHOW in September and October, leaving HONG-admitted. KUNG about the 15th of September.
Hongkong, August 6, 1877.
NOTICE
Estate of BERTRAM ATHERION, MITFORD, of Foochow, Deceased.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
D
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ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
ESIRING to beneft by the world- wide reputation of our Oll, certale partles have attempted to imitate our pack ages. Suits at law have been instituted THE HONGKONG HOTEL,
against the MAKERS AND FURCHASERS OF TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of these Imitations. Buyers should be careful The HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- LL PERSONS INDEBTED to the sent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the alat to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- sbore Estate are requested to make Angust, 1879,- SEALED TENDERS to LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the immediate Payment to the Undersigned, be sent in on or before the 31st March,words "DEVOE KTG CO. PATENTS" and thous Persons having Olaims against it 1878, to the Secretary of the Ronakong must send in Particulars, accompanied by HornL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply are stamped on the top of the can. the proper vouchers, before the 20th of any information required.
October next
PERMAN "CHAS, A. SINCLAIR,
H.M. Consulate,
H.B.M. Consul, Foochew. Fooshow, 18th September, 1877,
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Bertiary. Hongkong, Beptember 18, 1877.
THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING CO., 50 Beaver and 127 Pearl Streets,
NEW YORK, V. §. A,
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877.
ΤΟΣ
FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & Coa
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMESEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
NOW READY.
SHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L.
A to K, with Introduction. Royal 870, Pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN EFTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
&
Price: Two Dollars and a HALE,
To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD Co. Hongkong and Shanghai and Meram KELLY WALSH, Shanghal.
Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mir TE. BAFP in our Firm CEASED from This Day,
F. BLACKHEAD & O». Hongkong, October 1, 1877:——-—--
NOTICE.
nol
TR. CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY
Mitted PARANER in our
Firm on the 1st July, 1877-
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877,
NOTICE. W
ITTE-have been appointed AGENTS for the GERMANIO LLOYD, GERMAN AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE CLAN-- GIFICATION OF SHIPS.
MELOHERS ♣ Co. Hongkong, September 11, 1877.
NOTICE
9011
This Date My EDWARD SHEPPARD
FROM Da W. G3810, are autho
able LING LOOK,
ADMISSION:
$2,00 To all Parts of the House,
Seata can now be secured at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., where Plan of the Hall can be seen.
Doors Open at 8.30, Commence at 9 o'clock sharp. Hongkong, October 4, 1877,
Shipping.
Steamers.
0012
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for ali Australian and New Zealand Ports.)
The Steamship
"OCEAN"
will load as above, and be despatched on or about the
Ist of November.
For Freight or Fasiage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
H. S. SANDFORD," A. SLEEPER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
0026
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 quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O6. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 British Barque “GRASMERE” *HABTINGS, 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 LONDON,
The A1 100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship:
“SYDENHAM,”
have quick despatch for the above Fort
A. MILLAR, Commander, will
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents.
Honghong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON, The 41 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 SAN FRANCISCO,
The 33 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, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 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 & O.. Hongkong, September 1, 1877.
FOR HAMBURG.
The Z 1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MONKMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Oo, Hongkong, July 20, 1877.
Notices to Consignees.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
10°
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
YONSIGNEES of the following Darro are requested to send in their Bull of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored ai their risk and expense. 1
No Fire Insurance has been affected
B. DU POVEY, Agent.
RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, September 20, 1877,
FOR LONDON.
The 1001 British Barque **WOODVILLE,” WE ST. E. NELSON, Master, will
load here and have quick w W deepatch,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 20, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 British Barque "CHINAMAN
Capt. A. MACKENZIE, will load here, and have quick despatch
for the above Port
For Freight, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 00..
Agenti, Hongkong, October 9, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The Portuguese Ship
ALVA Captain Suoga, wilt load here for the above Ports, and will
rized to Sign the name of our Firm per bave quick despatch, Proturation at Foodbow, and Mr F. F. BIWELL at Amoy. BURBELL # 02.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
HOP KEF & Co. China, June 1, 1877, - -
:
det - Hongkong, Oejober 6, 1877,
Ex Yangis, 18th September, 1877. S. P. 148-baga Stone, from Madras,
Ex dua, 30th September, 1877,
(in heart) No. 21/40, 20 casas Morse, MF&Co.(india, Tmond)*
RHH FB&Co.(india-
#
mond)
No. 1/10 10
Total, 83 Paskagus, Hongkong, October 8, 1877.
FROM CALUUTTA, PERANG AND SINGAPORE
THE 3, 8. Argyll having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter of their Goods. signature, and to take immediate delivery
Cargo impeding the discharge will be as once landed and stored at Consignses' risk and expense.
-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1677.
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