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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1848.

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

Von. XXXIII. No. 4463,就九十月十年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON :-F. ALGAM, & Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street, Glonez SenEET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Oircus, E. C. BATER, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WID, 133, Nat-

sau Siresi,

-AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND· NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mal bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCIS00 and AmericanTM Ports

generally-BraN & BLADE, San Fran

- cisco,

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS;—SATLE & ̈

Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN &Co., Manila,

UHINA |--Stoztow, Quezon & CameNIJA, Amey, WILSON, NICHOLLS & 06. Fooshow, HrDan & Co. --Shanghai, LANE, ŰRAWFORD & Co. and KELLY

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

-AND

JEWELLERS.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1877 EN

Intimations.

CONDENSED EGG&

TH

THIS NEW ARTICLE, recently placed upon the Market, consists simply of

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS of the water has been evaporated, and being

AND BOOKS,

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

NOTICE.

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A. MILLAE & Co., PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Queen's Road East, HONGKONG.

September 16, 1877.

IN THE GOODS OF.

& WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW JAMES SMITH FERRIES, FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

"CORPORATION.

PAID UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND, 680,000 Dollars,

Covar oF DIRECTOES. Chairman-H. HOPPICS, Esq. Deputy Chairman F. D. SASSOON, Esq, E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Esq. Hou, W. KESWICK. ED TOBIN, Esq.-- A. MOIVEE, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER Hongkong.....Taomas Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER.. ---Shanghai,... „EWEN CAMERON, Esq.

LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank,

ON

HONGKONG.

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

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :-

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,

4 per cent.

6

22

12

39

ngg

5 per cent, s LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,

Credits granted on approved Securities, and overy description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on Loudon, 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 Bast. Hongkong, August 16, 1877,

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA & CHINA: ·

...£800,000, ...£110,000.

CAPITAL.... RESERVE FUNDj............................

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 the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and recelves for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Ezehange Business,

Local Bills discounted, and Interest allowed on Current Accounts and on De posits for fixed periods on terms which may be ascertained on application.

Intimations.

de

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR'

--.1876,

|HAREHOLDERS in the abova Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu tions for the year ending 81st December last, In order that the distribution of Twenty per cont (20%) of the Nett Proñts reserved for. Contributor may be arranged. Returns hot rendered prior to the 81st October newt, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.j

General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.

admitted,

DENTAL NOTICE,

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STOUT LES REUSED, and will be

Dready to receive Patients on MONDAY,

the 24th Instant, until further notice, at his Rooms, Ground Floor, HotELDER/UNIVES Office hours, 8 to 12 Koon and 2 to 4 p.m.

Hongkong, September 27, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE,

R ROGERS begs to inform his Patrons and the Fable that he in tends to visit AMQY and FOODHOW In Beptember and October, leaving HONG- KONG about the 18th of September,

Hongkong, August 6, 187?)

Deceased,

NOTICE & Lotoby ferons, having any

and other

CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the 8. 8. "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 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 particulars of their Ülaims

For Sale.

| LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE, EX STEAMSHIPS

frosh-laid HENS' EGGS, from which mostYORKSHIRE,” “MADAGASCAR,”

“CITY OF TOKIO,” dö, &c.

1877.

hermetically sealed, remains perfectly round,

The EGOS 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, furaish to the consumer, EGGS possessing more perfectly the properties of fresh laid EGGS than those ordinarily supplied to any city.

The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up into light froth sa readily as EGGS taken

immediately from the shell, and are equally

valuable in making Cakes, Custards, CreamK, Pastry, Puddings, Egg Nog, &o, do

ECONOMY.

A

For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at sea, 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, being sealed only for transportation.

Ons Tablespoonful is equal to one Egg.

or Demands to the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN Add equal amount of water (warm is pre-

at his address aforesaid, or to the Enderferable); dissolve it well; then use same as signed WILLIAM HENRY BREAETON, the

Solisitor of the said John Fambaka, at any Egg, the

the Office of the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, 20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878.

And notice is hereby given that at the

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,

Agents for Hongkong, MUSTARD & Co.,

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS,

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expiration of the last-mentioned day, the General Agents at Shanghai said JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis- tribute the Assets of the Bald JAMES SMITH FERRIES Amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN has then had noties; and that the said THE Undersigned, until further notice, JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be able for the offer to REMETAL VESARLS, Fur Asseta or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the sald JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the time of the distribution..

Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.

WE, H. BEERETON, Solicitor for the suid Joxy FAIRBAIRN.

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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

"COMPANY, LIMITED,

ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870.

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 Not 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.

HONGKONG RACES, 1878.

alabing all Material and Labor, except METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVR CENTS per Sheet.

IRON STRAMEES End SAILING VESSELS requiring Three Costs Paint or Tallow, Thirty Cants per Ten Register.

W. B. SPRATT & Co., Proprietors. Hongkong, October 10, 1877.

N

EW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER. The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s" Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.

In Tins of 1 lb. oach, 60 Cents per lb. In Tins of lb. each, 65 Cents per Ib. In Tins of 4 lb. each, 50 Cente

ba per lb. Fresh supplies of CROESE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,-As per their JULY PRICE LIST.

(All Stores sold by La. A. & Co, are of the

Very Best Quality.)

Chappell & Co.'s New and Popular

MUSIC and SONGS.

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, Phat be 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-

Bertion of all Sizes.

"INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS.DE-

LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE. Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS. FENDERS and FIRE 'TRONS. Japanned TOILET SETS. CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE

CANDLES.

WATER FILTERS.

Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH

BRUSHES,

and NAIL

BRUSHES.

NA

A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S.

STATIONERY, BOOKS. NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,

SCHOOL BOOKS. &c.,

$20. Hongkong, September 15, 1877,

2010 MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., kays

NOTICE. OFFICE OF THE YANG-TSZE INSUR ANCE ASSOCIATION,

SHANGHAI, 8th October, 1877.

I GENERAL MEETING of the ASSO

"N pursuance of a Resolution passed at the

CLATION held on the 5th July, 1877, a Return of Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TARLS per SHARE will be made at the Office of the Secretaries on the 16th 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,

RUSSELL & Co.,

Becretaries,

nol

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IN LIQUIDATION.

THE HONGKONG DERBY,-Sweep-

stakes of $20 each, half forfeit ir OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM declared on or before the day of closing

NAVIGATION COMPANY, Entries, with 100 added for 1st Pony, and 850 for 2nd. For all China Panies bond fide Griffins at date of Entry (1st February, 1878). First Fony, 70 per cent; Second, A SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at

the Rata of FIVE TAELS per

20 per cent; Third, 10 per cent Weight SHARE will be made to Shareholders of Is 7 lbs. One-mile-and-a-half. (Nomi record on the 1st October, Payable at the nations close on TayRSDAY, the 27th Do Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst cember, 1877, addressed to the Clerk of the Warrants will be delivered by the Under- Course at the Club),

By Order,

DENIS CREAGH,

Capt. 28th Regt., Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 11, 1877. ocze

DIANOS and any other Musical Instru- menta TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE CONSTRUCTED. PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second

Occasionally,

Hand, all in perfectly Good Order, Guaranteed.

just-Beceived an Invoice of. AMMUNITION and SPORTING GEAR,

Consisting of CURTIS & HARVEY'S NO. 3, Diamond Grain

GUNFOWDER. MA

ELEY BROS Thick ́and · Thin" FELT

WADDINGS,

Do. CENTRAL FIRE CAPS, Do. CARTRIDGE CASES, Green

and Brown what GAŠ GEO BURRS PATENT SHOT, specially

kardened.

CARTRIDGE LOADERS, RE

CAPPERS,

STRING BARREL CLEANERS. POWDER and SHOT MEASURES.

Hongkong, October 16, 1877.

THE

FOR SALE

SHAMBEN CARTON.

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THE Desirable PROPERTY. kwown as Lor No. 46, consisting of Commodious DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK. GODOWN,

For particulars, apply to

October 15, 1877.

signed to Shareholders or thele lawful C

representatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, Inclusive.

By Order,

RUSSELL & Co.,

Liquidators. Shanghai, October 2, 1877, --

G. M. SMITH, Canton,

FOR SALE,

HAMPAGNE 1874, HEIDSIMOx & Co.'s

MONOPOLE.

DEFTJEN E Co.

not Hongkong, October 2, 1877.

FOR SALE. UTLER PALMER & Co.'i

Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT Hongkong, June 22, 1876,

OIL.

ECONOMICAL,

Grand Cottage PIANO, by Lives and RELIABLE,

Special Attention is invited to a new RUBNER, Zellz-Just Received from Ger 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:

Care of Mestre LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,

OF

Mesars Gauer & Co, van

A. HAHN,

Hongkong, September 7, 1877..

SAFE!!

DESIRING to benefit by the world.

wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack. ages Bults at law have been instituted THE HONGKONG HOTEL against the MAKSES AND PURCHASERS of the HONGKONG HOTEL, there to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL TENDERS are invited for s LEASE of these Imitations. Buyers should be careful sent Firesysarly Lease expiring on the Sist LIANT are stenollled on the cases, and the August, 1878 SEALED TENDERS. to

be sent in on or before the 31st March, words "DEVŐL-MFG CO. PATENTS" 1878, to the Secretary of the HosGEORG are stamped on the top of the can HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required,

By Order of the Directors,

LOUIS HAUSCHILD,

Bartery. Hongkong, September 18, 1877,

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co.,

60 Beaver and 127 Fear Stepota, (711)

NEW YORK, U. B. Ai

Shipping.

Steamers,

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship and BABES DOUGLAS,"

Captain G. D. Pirman, will be despatched for the abova Ports on SUNDAY, the 21st Instant, kt Deylights |

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. Hongkong, October 16, 1877,021

(Taking Cargo at through raw for ull FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY.

Australian and New Zealand Port}

The Steamship

IN COOLAN" will load, as above, and be despatched on or about the

Ish of November, ope

For Freight or Famage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON à Os., Hongkong, October 4, 1877,

日三十月九年丑丁

Shipping.

Steamers,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,

The Company's Steamship COLIES " AMAZONE,

Comut, MoarEMART, Will be **** despatched for SHANGHAI OR SATURDAY, the 20th Inst., ös 2p.m.

EL DO POVEY, Agent, Hongkong, October 18, 1877,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

BRUMARITIMER, AUTORAD PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS. ⠀⠀

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The Company's Steamship ASTANAIS,2,** Comdt. LA MARCELLE, Will be despatched for YOKOHAMA on SATURDAY, the 20th Inst, at 5 p.m.

H. DU POURY, 2 Agent, Hongkong, October 18, 1877.2

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STEAM TO: BOMBAY,

The P.&O. S. N. Co, B. S.

ADRIA?

will leave for the above place on or about the 1st Proximo, ADAM LIND,

Superintendent,

Elongkong, October 18, 1977.

FOR HOIHOW.

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The Steamship

"HOLYROOD," Pahortly expected, will have quick despatch for the above Fort.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RÚSSELL & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 1877.

Bailing Vessels.

FOR MANILA.

New The Spanish Brig

pataru di CONSTÂNCIA,”?

Captain GONZALEZ, will be de- spatched for the above Port on

or about the 36th Instant. *****

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents Hongkong, October 10, 1877,

FOR NEW-YORK. The A1 British Ship

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*** ISLES OF THE SOUTH" DENNETT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch *For Freight, apply to

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The 41 British Barque. COPACATM CHOCOLA,”:

Capt. KENNETT, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have

quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1877,

FOR MANILA,

The Spanish Schooner om de NUEVO CONSTANTE

Capt. J. UBIARTE, will be de spatobed as above on or about the 25th Instant.

For Freight, apply to

REMEDIOS & 00.

Hongkong, October 16, 1877,

FOR LONDON,

The 1001 British Barque NOOCH 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 A1 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, 9025

FOR NEW YORK, The 41 British Barque BANK CHINAMAN,”

Capt. A. MACKENZIE, will load here, and have quick despatch for the above Port, U

For Freight, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ob

Agensta.... –

Hongkong, October 6, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

The Portuguese Ship ALPAR

Captain SOUZA, will load here for the above Ports, and will have quick daspatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1877.

- Entertainments.

LUSITANO THEATRE.

POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY.

ILLUSIONISTS,

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. FAMOUS ROYAL Hongkong, October 10, 1877,

In their MYSTERIOUS and STARTLING

WONDERS, ke d

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark-

ABERLADY,"

J. NICOL Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

:

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

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 British Barque NEGRASMERE, →HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to PATRU VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, August 16, 1877. -

FOR LONDON.

The * 4 1 100 years splendid --British Clipper Ship

"SYDENHAM,”

A. MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the above Port.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co,

Agents, Hongkong, September 27, 1877,

FOR LONDON,

The 41 British Barque “é

GEOFOROSHAW," GEO, IRVING, Master, will have

early despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN &.00. Hongkong, July 28, 1877,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO..

The 3/3 L. I. I. German ShIR "LATEA," Jazure, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0. Hongkong, September 10, 1877. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British-Ship

"JUBILEE,"

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

For Freight, apply to

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

To-morrow Evening,

October 20th, 1877,.. ADMISSION

$1

Doors Open at 8.30, Commence at 9 F.M.

Plan of the Theatre can be seen at Mr GUEDES.

Hongkong, October 18, 1877.

6021

„INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.

UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGH OF H. ET GOVERNOR, ADMIRAL RYDER, COMMODORE WATSON, CAPTAIN COLOMB, AND OFFICEES ÖF H. M. S. "AUDACIOUS,”

HE AMATEUR DRAMATIO OLUB

of the above Skip will give a Perform ance in the CITY HALL, early Nart Month. The proosoda to be devoted to the above purpose.

For Particulars later on: Hongkong, October 18, 1877.

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Undersigned has received instrus- Ttions from R., LYALL, Eaq., to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY:

the 22nd October, 1877, at 2 o'clock pm, at his Residence, No. 1, Morrison Hill

The whole of his HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE, &e,, comprising --Eng linh-mads Oval Centre Table, Teakwood Book Stand, Pictures Clocks, and Sta tuette.

Teak Extension Dining Table, Side board, and Whatnots, Carved Daning. room Chairs, Steel Fenders, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Bete, Glassware, and Plated Ware,

Iron Bedsteads, English-made Maho gany Marble-top Washstand, Toilet Table, Toilet Gian Wardrobes, Chest of Drawe fers, sale

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Satur day, the 20th Instantan

FOR HAMBURG

TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery The 41 British Bark

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. LORD MACAULAY,"

All Lots, with all faults and errors of Capt. Morgan, will load for desorption, at purchasers' riak on the fall the aboro Fort, and will have of the hammer.

quick despatchs

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Os Hongkong, July 20, 187T,

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Austionam

Hongkong, October 18, 1877.