THE
d.
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Voz.XXXIII. No, 4460.觀六十月十年七十七百八千一英
∙ASENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON :—F. Azaan, 8, Clement's Lane, "Zombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30,
Cornhill GORDON & GOTCH, Taldgate Girou, B. G. BATES, FENDI & Co. 4 Old Jewry, H.C. SAMURE DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
sau Bireci
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND · NEW - ZEALAND --GORDON & Gozon; Mei-
bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISC00 and American · Ports pinginerally ;--BRÁN & BLACK, San Fran.
01200
BINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATLE & Co., Square, Singapore. O. HEINBZEN & Co., Manila.
OBINASwatow, Guelon & CAMPBELL,
Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Feehow, HEDx & Co. Bhanghai, LAWN, CRAWFORD & Co., and KILLI & Waren. Yokohama, LAND; OKAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION;
PAID-UP CAFITAL....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-- BOPFIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Eg E, BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
W. H. FORBES, EAQ. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. MOIVER, Esq.
ED. TORN, Esq.
* Intimations.
4. FALCONER & 00 WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND ::
JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central, ^^ Hongkong, August 20, 1877.-
NOTICE,
-f020-
A. MILLAR & 004 PLUMBERS, AND GAS FIFTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.
September 16, 1877.
IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES, Decrtised.
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List. Published overy Evening.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1877.
Intimations.
For Sale.
CONDENSED EGGS,.-- LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00.
THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed
THIS
HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS
AURKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR,*
upon the Market, consiste nimply of fresh-laid HENS' EGGS, from which most s of the water has been evaporated, and being hermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound,
The EGGS thus condensed are 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, furalah to the consumer, EGGS possessing more perfectly the properties of fresh-land EGGS than those ordinarily supplied to any city. The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up into light froth as readily as EGGS taken immediately from the shell, and are equally valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creams,
No la horter gives, having any Pastry, Puddings, Egg-Nog, du, do.
ECONOMY.
ii
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at so, this Article is invaluable, as there is no loss from breakage or decay, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, belug saaled only for transportation.
One Table-spoonful is equal to ons Egg. Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- ferable); dissolve it well; then use same sa any Egg.
ditors and Persons, ULAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAKIES SMITH late Masier of the S. 8. "ZEALANU who died at Sea on Board the said Vossal, 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 wore duly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep: tember 1877, are hereby required to send in writing the particulata of their Claims or Demands to the said JOHN FAIREALEN at his address aforesaid, or to the Under signed WILLIAM HENBY BEBRETON, the Solisitor of the said Jons FAIRBAIEN, at the Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, 29. Queen's Road, Hongkongi on or before the 15th day of January, 1878
And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the Bald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis tribute the Assets of the said JAMES SMITH FERRIEs amongst the parties HLE Undersigned, until further notice, entitled thereto, having regard to the offer to REMETAL VESSELS, Fur Claims of which the said Jonk FAIRBAIRN | nishing all Material and Labor, except Current Deposit Account at the rate has then had notice and that the said METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVE
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANEERS-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,
Agents for Hongkong. MUSTARD & Co, General Agents at Shanghai,
0024
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS,
ON. on the daily Jour FAIRBAIK Will not be liable for she DENTAL
balance.
For Fixed Deposita :~-~-
11
+
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
4 per cent,
11
13
12
??
5 per cent.,,.
"
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ohief Commercial places in Europa, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Read East,
· Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,
CAPITAL...............£800,000. RESELVE FUND, 2110,000.
BANKERS.
THE BANE OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
Assets or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the said JOHN FAIRBATEN has not had notice at the time of the distribution.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877,
W. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said Jonx FABBAIRN.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
IRON STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS requiring Three Coats Paint or Tallow, Thirty Cents per Ton Register.
W. B. SPRATT & Co.,
Proprietors.
no10 -Hongkong, October 10, 1877.
NOTICE.
CITY OF TOKIO," £6, &c.
1877.
NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER.
The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.
In Tins of 1 lb. each, 60 Cents per Ib.
In Tins of 2 lb. each; 55 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb. ench, 59 Cents per lb
L
Fresh supplies of CROWER & BLACKWELL'S 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,
Very Supérior California BLANKETS,
12/4 and 14/4, 200 California KNEE BOOTS. Una rela Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE-
MEN'S BOOTS.- HORSE BLANKETS," Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES: LEAVE Gon Wade, 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 LAMPSI Cabin CANDLESTICKS;" FENDERS and FIRE IRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS..
CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER FILTERS.
Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES TOOTH-
BRUSHES, and NAIL BRUSHES
Enok
A Fine Assortment of De La' 'RUE'S-
STATIONERY; BOOKS. 90 NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
0.
Hongkong, September 15, 1877.
FOR BALE, I
́ƑHAMEEN 'Cantor,
Desirable
kwown OFFICE OF THE YANG-TSZE INSUR Tono, conlading of Commodious DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.
For particulars, apply to menti
!
ANCE ASSOCIATION.
SHANGHAI, 8th October, 1877. TN pursuance of a Resolution passed at the ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR GENERAL MEETING of the ASSO
P
1870.
CIATION held on the 5th July, 1877, a Return of Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TABLS per SHARE will be mader
G. M. SMITH,
Canton.
October 15, 1877.
上
FOR SALE
TAMPIER & Co.'s BURGUNDY,
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-Ace of the Secretaries on the L. Beaune and Pommard, in Pints,
ISH
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 81st October next will be ad- justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Becretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1877,
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HONGKONG-FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS TOR THE YEAB
1876.
15th Instant, to Shareholders of record the 10th Instant.
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Shareholders, or their lawful Re- presentatives on presentation of Share
Certificates,
0c26
RUSSELL & Co.,
Secretaries,
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY,..
IN LIQUIDATION.
SECOND RETURN
at
the Rato of FIVE TABLE per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of BANK'S BRANCH HONG- TRONG grants Drafts on London and
record on the lat October, Payable at the the Chief Commercial places in Europe and
Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst. the East buys and receives for collection.
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- Bills of Exchange; and condrots all kinds
signed to Shareholders or their lawful representatives on presentation of Share of Banking and Exchange Business,
Local Hills discounted, and Interest HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-Certificates for Endorsement. allowed on Current Accounts and on De pany are requested to furnish the The Transfer BOOKS of the Company posits for fixed periods on terms which may Undersigned with a Idat of their Contribu will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 8th be ascertained on application. destions for the year ending 81st December last, Instant, inclusive.
in order that the distribution of Twenty per
By Order, cent (20 %) of the Nett Profits reserved for
́RUSSELL & Co.
Liquidators, Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, Shanghai, October 2, 1877. will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RACES, 1878,-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Manager Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL,
hot
HE HONGKONG DERBY.-Sweep- Takes of 520 cash, half forfeit if declared on or before the day of closing Entries, with $100 added for 166 Pony, and $50 for 2nd. For all China Fonies bond fide Griffins at date of Entry. (1st February, 1878), First Fony, 70 per caut i Becond, IȚIENDERS are Invited for a LEASE of 20 per cent Third, 10 per cent dpt 10st. 7-fus. One-mile-and-a-half (Nomi nations close on Thomdar, the 27th Dec
sember, 1877, addressed to the Clark of the Course at the Club), “*. By Order,
DENIS CREAGE,
Capt. 28th Rogh, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1877. p$20
DENTAL NOTICE.“
be
DR. STOUT has RETURRED, and will
ready to receive Patients on MONDAY
the HONGKONG HOTEL, he pro sont Five-yearly Lease expiring on the Blat August, 1878, SEALED TENDERS to
be Lent. in on or before the Sist Maro
1878, to the Secretary of the Honexoxd HOTEL COMPANY, LIEEE, who will supply any Information required,"
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Secretary, Hongkong, September 18, 1877,
DENTAL NOTICE.
DEVOE'S BRILLIANT COIL. RELIABLE,
ECONOMICAL,
SAFE!!
DESIRING to benefit by the world-
FRIMINER & FILS CLARET LABARDE, in Quaris and Pintä,
Isis and ScoreH WHISKY, OLD TOM GIN,
PORT 1847.
WIELER & Co. Hongkong, October 12, 1877.
FOR SALE.
CHAMPAGNE
0.19
1874, HEIDS1OK & Co,'
MONOPOLE.
DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1877,
FOR SALE UTLER, PALMER & Co's.
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to
SIEMSSEN &0%. Hongkong, June 23, 1876,
Shipping. Steamers.
*FÖR HAIFONG (DIRECL)
The Steamship
"DALE,"
Captain J. TroXfSON, will be despatched for the above. Fort on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
...A DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 13, 1877, 0617
FOR SWATOW,
The Steamship
MAH MADAGASCAR,”
Trast, Mostar, will be de spatched for the above Port WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant, at For Freight or Famage, apply to
BIEMSSEN & Co. Agents
De17
* Hongkong, "Ontober 15, 1877. FOR AMOY TAIWANFOO & TAMBUL
The Steamship
***TAIWAN *
wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to faltate our pack on agen Buite at law have been instituted 10 am. against the MAKERS AND FURUMAKERS OF " these imitations. Buyers should be careful to sea that the words "DEVOE'S BEIL- ap1 LIANT are stencilled on the cases, and the words "DEVOE MFG CO. PATENTS” are stamped on the top of the can. THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING 06,
20 60-Beaver and 157 Panel Stroots,
NEW TORE, 5, 5. A.
R ROGERS begs to Inform bla
DPatrons and the Public that he in- the 24th Instant, until further notice, a hit as AMOY and FOODHOW
Beptember and October, leaving HONG, KỘNG shots the 18th of September,
Hongkong, August 4, 2017.
Rooms, Ground Floor, Horɛkb83 UNIVERS Ofice hours, 8 to 13 Moon and 2 to 4 pm
Hongkong, Boylamper 37, 1877.
Captain M. Tauno, will be de apatohed for the shovë Ports
|
日十初月九年丑丁
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA..
The British Steamship
“JAPAN,”
Capt. H. DE SMIDT, will leave this for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at 3 pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, BUNS & C.,,.,
Agents.
Hongkong, October 10, 1877.
oc18
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"ARGYLL," Captain Scort, will leave for the above Ports on THURS.
DAY, the 18th Inatant, at 3 p.m
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1877, 0018
FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for, all Australian and New Zealand Ports.) The Steamship
" OQEAN" will load as above, and be despatched on or about the Ist of November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 100 41 British Barque
"WOODVILLE,”
T. E NELSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK. The d 1 British Ship "ISLES OF THE SOUTH,” DENNETT, Master, will load hoxe for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch, ga
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1877,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark
ABBREADY,"
J. Nicon, Master, will load here for the above Porty and
will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK
The 4 1 British Barque
"GRASMERE,TU 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 LONDON.
The 41 100 years splendid
British Clipper Ship
SYDENHAM,”
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The '1 American Ship
H. S. SANDFORD,"
PA. SLEEPEE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The d 1 British Barque
CHINAMAN,”
Capt. A. MACKENZIE, will load here, and have quick deapatob
for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 6, 1877,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portuguese Ship
ALVA,
Captain Souza, will load here
for the above Ports, and will
have quick despatol.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE & Co.
Hongkong, October 6, 1877,
Entertainments,
THEATRE
ROYAL
CITY HALL,
HONGKONG.
This Evening,
October 16th, 1877.
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATHONADE OF His EXCELLENCY JOHN POPE HENNESSY, O.M.G., &,, dCi 1
Governor and Commander-in-Chlet
HE FAMOUS ROYA
ILLUSIONISTS,
From EsGLAND'S BOX OF MYSTERY, the EGYPTIAN HALL, LONDON ; where their uns parallelled Fatartainments were presented nightly to crowded audiences for over two- years; 20 In their unique and STARTLING WONDERS,
Their profoundly sel MYSTERIOUS BEANCES have been given in the presence^-
of the Crowned heads and Nobility
of EUROPE and before Vast and Intel- Igent Assemblages thronghent the civilized world, astonishing and confounding the wisest of all Countries. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANUE
OF T
THE ROYAL ILLUSIONISTS," On which occasion Mr KELLAR will give a FULL and COMPLETE EXPOSE
of the
WONDERFUL SPIRIT CABINET,
www showing the MYSTERIOUS AGENCLES
A. MILLAR, Commander, will at work while the doors of the structure have quick despatch for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, September 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 21 British Barque
"GEO. CROSHA W," GEO. IRVING, Master, will have early despatch
he above. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
ADMISSION
are open.
... $2.00
To all Parts of the House.
Beats can now be secured at MssirT- LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where Plan of the Hall can be seen.
Doors Open at 8.50, Commence o'clock sharpe
Chairs may be ordered for 11.15 pm. Hongkong, October 16, 1877,- - 0:17
GARRISON THEATRE. (By Special Request. } The 8/8 L. I. I. German ShipARIO OLUB, Will Repast at the
** GALATBA"!.
THE 28 REGT. AMATEUR DRA.
JARGER, Master, will load hare above Theatre, on THURSDAY NEXT, the for the above Port, and will 18th October, 1877. have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co, Hongkong, September 10, 1877. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 British Ship
JUBILEE
The popular domestic Drama in Three Acts, by O. H. HAZLEWOOD, Esq., Entitled "JESSY VERE, OR THE RETURN OF THE WANDERER." And the laughable Faros by TJ, WILLIAMS, Esq., Entitled
MY TURN NEXT" Between the pieces an old Favorite is to
PRIURE OF ADMISSION :
J. Hants, Master, will load give a Song, here for the abere Port, and have immediate despatcis
will
For
Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1977."
FOR HAMBURG,
The A1 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY" Capt. MUNAMAN, will load for the above Fort, and will have
20 WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant at quick despatch,
For Freight or FaMARIO, NO!
DOUGLAS PAVLAKE Hongkong, Ortsber 18,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OS, Hongkong, July 20, LE77.
Front Seats, $1; Second Beats, 50 Centa | Third Beats, 25 Cents Children under 15 years of age, half-price to first and second Beats only.
Tickets can be obtained at Hongkong Hotal, Officers' Mess Sargeant 28th Regt, Sargeanta' Mass, R.A and 28th Regiment, from all Pay Sergeants, and at the Door on the night of Performance.
Doors Open at 8.50 p.m., to Commence
fun at 9 p.m.
By kind permission of Ident-Cel C. A. Si Dibars, and Offer the Band of the Regiment will attend.
SOD SAVE THE QUEEN, Hongkong, October 18, 1877,
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