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THE

CHINA

Established February,

184 5.

MAIL.

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

Vol. XXXIII. No. 4520.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON:-F, Azean, 8, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gorca, Ludgate Circus, E. O BATES, HANDE & CO.

...

4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRACON & Co., 180 & 184. Leadenhall Birset, PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE ROSKY,

19, Rue Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nar-

sau Stresi, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GONDON & GOTOH, ML bourne and Sydney."~- BAN FRANCI800 and American Porta generally: BRAN & BLAOK, San Fran- KINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINEZEN & Co., Manila. ©HINA-Bwalow,

01400.

CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co Foachowe, HEDOX & Co. &hanghai. LANE, CRAWFOzD & Co., and KILLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVA FUND, 650,000 Dollars,

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--H. HOPPIOS, Esq Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E. R. BELILLOS, Esq. WILHELM RAINERS, W. H. FORBES, Eeq. Bon. W. KESWICK,

A. MOIVES, Esq.

Esq.

ED. Tooms, Esq.

CHIEF MANAOFU.

Hongkong,THOMAS JACKSON, Esq, Venutie VE MANAGER.

Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

ALLOTVED.

N Oprrent Deposit Account at the rate 0 of 1 per conf, per annum on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposits -- For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent.

6

"

12

"

"

27

J

13

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 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.

Lutimations.

NOTICE.

A Attention of Shippers and others terested in trade to Peru is called to

the following clauses of the Supreme Decroo

th the President of the Republic of Peru,

dated Limo, 4th April, 1877.

Art, L. Merchandise shipped to the ports of Peru must be accompanied by Invoices (in Spanish) certifie! to by the Peruvian Consul at the port of shipment in accordancs with Art. 188 of the Consalar Regulations.

#+Ft+to^T-A HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1877. ⠀⠀

Intimations.

NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.

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THE Undermentioned BANKS will be January, 1878.

For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"

C. MORLAND KERR, Manager. For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of

India, London and China,”

W. P. NICHOLSON, Actg. Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus

tralia and China,"

R. HARPER, Manager. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank

ing Corporation,"

T. JACKSON, Chlef Manager, For the "National Bank of India, 'ted." C. E. THOMSON, 4oty. Manager. Hongkong, December 26, 1877. jaż

THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM

PANY, LIMITED.

TER

NOTICE.

THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 81st Instant, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

OLYPHANT & Co, General Agents. Hongkong, December 12, 1877. jal? HONGKONG & CHINA GAS.COM.

PANY, LIMITED.

THE Transfer BOOKE of this Company, Twill be CLOSED from the 14th to the 27th Instant, both days Inclusive,

A NEWTON, Manager, Rongkong, December 1, 1877.

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For Sale

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

INVITE ATTENTION TO THEIR DISPLAY OF

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND DELICACIES.

DRESSING CASES. WORK BOXES.

SORAP BOOKS. PRESENTATION INKSTANDS. PIN TOILET SETS. STATUETTES. FRENCH DOLLS. Handsomely Bound GIFT BOOKS. PUZZLES.

NOAH'S ARKS

SCENT CABINETS,

BOOK SLIDES.

JEWELRY BOXES, FLOWER VASES.

›GLOVE & HANDKERCHIEF BOXES

MECHANICAL, TOYS. - YACHT STEAM-BOATS. DOLL'S HOUSES. ...

THE NEWEST COSAQUE CRACKERS, Including.

ORIENTAL COSTUMES, LE BAL MASQUE, ELIXIR OF LOVE.

ZOO SURPRISE CRACKERS. POP THE QUESTION. REGALIA COSAQUES.

FANOY BOXES OF CHOCOLATE, CHRISTMAS CAKES AND PUDDINGS.

MINCE MEAT."-- ELVAS PLUMS. CRYSTALLISED FRUITS. BLOOM MUSCATELS. FRENCH JAMS,

FRENCH PLUMS. DRAGEES... CHRISTMAS BISCUITS. FIGS direct from SMYRNA. FRENCH BUTTER VE

A FEW CASES OF THE CHOICEST SCOTCH WHISKEY EVER IMPORTED.

SACCONE'S PURE SHERRIES, at Low Prices,

PURE PORT. LIQUEURS. CHOICE OLD RYE WHISKY:

Hongkong, December 3, 1877.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, &c.

| LAMMERT. ATKINSON & CO.

HAVE JUST RECEIVED ESTATE OF ALABAMA,” &c.; AND ARD NOW OFFERING FOR SALE THEIR

XMAS. SUPPLY."

Fancy Goods and Table Delicacies. TORDAN'S SILVER PENCIL CASES,

日二十月一十年丑丁

For sale.

CHRISTMAS.

HRISTMAS CAKES, made to order

HOMOKONAK Un alatan Cer

Special Agents,

LANE, CRAWFORD & O

de31 Hongkong, December 17, 1877.

XMAS XMAS 11 XMAS !!!

THE HONGKONG STEAM BAKERY has for Sale Ready-made CHRISTMAS CAKES of all sizes, and PASTRY of every description.

ADORABJEE NOWROJEE, Ground Floor HONGKONG HOTEL

jal Hongkong, December 19, 1877.

O O AL.

BOCAL for Sale, ex Goniown.

DEST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM

Apply to

·· BATTLES & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1877.

FOR SALE.

SHAMEET GANTON.

MHE Desirable PROPERTY kwown

Lor No. 46, consisting of Commodious DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and !SILK GODOWN.

For particulars, apply to

October 15, 1877:

G. M. SMITH, Canton.

Entertainment.

HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping:

Steamers.

FOR YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship

MALABAR,”

Paxpected shortly from Singa

pore, will receive Immediate despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents S.S, Malabar. Hongkong, December 21, 1877. Sailing Vessels. FOR DUNEDIN (N. Z.).

The ▲ 1 German Barque

MARIE,EN

Capt. BURMEISTER, will load here for the above Port, and have a quick despatch, pela load to ad

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AAA TROZARIO &·0%! ̈

Hongkong, November 14, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Barque

*MORRO CASTLÊ,"

JENETT, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo, engagou, wul load at this Port as above and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co Hongkong, December 1, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The 41 French Barque

ANGELE

fat

Captain BARNEYRON, will take Freight at moderate rates, and

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF received instructions to Ball by Vinnumerous Fancy and Novel Designs THE FIRST CONCERT of the Season have quick despatob,

CANTON.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

A THIRD and FINAL, BONUS of Five year 1876, will be payable on MONDAY,

A per cent, apon Contributions for the

the 31st Instant,

Warranta may be had on application at the Office of the Society, on and after the 29th Instant

By Order of the Board,

E. MOORE,

Act. Beoretary.

Hongkong, December 21, 1877

G. FALCONER & Co,

WATOR AND CHRONOMETER

MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co have Public Auction, (unless previously dis] posed of by Private Sale), on

MONDAY,

the 31st December, 1877, at Noon, at

their Sale Room, Prays Central,—

The following PIECES or PARCELS of GROUND, with the Buildings erected thereo

Inlaid Tortoise-shell: CIGAR and will tako place on MONDAY, the 7th CIGARETTE CASER

Enamelled JEWEL CASKETS. Ladies and Gentlemen's DRESSING CASES.

MUSICAL and other ALBUMS. OPERA GLASSES.

Mappin Brothers' and Rodgers CUT- LERY

Electro-plated CENTRE STANDS.

Do.

Revolving Bacon DISHES. FRUIT STANDS

JANUARY, 1878, the Proceeds of which will be devoted to the FUND for Relieving the FAMINE in the NORTH of CHINA,

Hongkong, December 18, 1877,

shipping.

Steamers.

MONTHLY LINE-

TEA & COFFEE Services THE AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVI-

jal

FirstAll that Piece or Parcel of) GROUND, situated in Victoria, Hong kong, and Registered in the Land Office as the remaining portion of INLAND LOT No. 41, abutting on the North side thereof on a Public Road, and Measuring thereon 153 feet, on the South side thereof on Section 4 of the aforesaid Inland Lot No. 41 and Measuring thereon

Do.

Do.

SIDE DISHES & Covers

Do.

WAFFLERS. -

Do:

Do.

Presentation MUGS.

Do.

FISH KNIVES and FORKS in Polished Cases

Do.

Do.

Do.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS 75 feet and 55 feet, on the East side

AND BOOKS.

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

NOTICE.

thoreof on a Publie Road, and Measuring thereon 88 feet, and on the West side fe20 thereof on a Close Registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No, 201, and Measuring thereon 36 feet, which sald Piece or Parcel of Ground contains in the whole about 6,000 square feet, of which the Annual Crown Rent is $73.01, -together with the Messuages or Tene ments standing thereon, at present leased by D. RUTTUNJER, Esq.

R. STOUT expects to Leave the Colony PERMANENTLY about this 20th of January, 1878.

Hongkong, December 22, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE.

D RETURNED, and is now ready

R. ROGERS begs to say that he has receive Patients.

Hongkong, November 22, 1877,

Anctions.

FURNITURE SALE

to

Art. 2. Merchandise when shipped vis one or more foreign ports for a port in Pera must be accompanied by a special manifest

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. aro in (in Spanish) In addition to the Invoice strusted by H. KINGSMULL, Eaq, corsified to by the Peruvian Consul in so cordance with Art, 197 of Consular Reto sell by Public Austion, at his Resi gulations.

Art. 3. Marchandise for which no certt-dence, "As You Like It," Albany Hill

Road, on

?

THURSDAY,

Second-All that Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situated in the Poko-fo-lam District of Hongkong, and Registered in the Land Office as FARM LOT No. 26, abutting on the North side thereof on Closes Registered in the Land Office an Farm Lots Nos. 18 and 25, and Measur ing thereon 1,200 feet, on the Bonth side) thereof on Government Ground, and Measuring thereon 600 feet, on the East aide thereof on a Water Course, and Measuring thereon 1,400 feet, and on the West side thereof on the Sea at high Water Mark, and Measuring thereon 700 fest, which said Piece or Parcel of Ground contains in the whole 224 Acres, of which the Annual Crown Rent is

fed invoice is presented, as required by Artioles 188 and 107 of the Consular Re-

the 27th December, 1877, at Noon, gulations, and Art. 1 of this decree, will be subject to a surcharge, of 26 per cent of the The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE duty upon it as determined by the tariff (chiefly London-made), and other Effects Merchandise entitled to enter free of duty!

The Drawing-room Furniture, Con- $53.40. will be taxed 25 per cent on its total value, nista chiefly of Superior Carved and

Art. 4. The Master of any vessel who en- ters & port of Peru without the documents Polished Walnut Tables, Couch, and

And,

All that Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situated in the Poke-fo-lum District of Hongkong, and Registered in the Land Offos as FARM LOT NO. 30, abutting on

of his vessel being duly certified to by the Lounging Chairs, also Cane and Wicker Consul for the Republic at the port from Chairs, Chinte Curtaine and Fittings, whence he cleared, in conformity with a Brussels Carpet, & Collard and Col Articles 187 and 201 of the Consular Belard Plano, and a Four-Burner Hanging the South side thereof on a Close Be- gulations, will be liable to a fine of from Lamp, by Osler, $100 to $1000 according to the importance of the case, and the judgment of the Com.. missioners of Customs, without prejudice to the spirit of Article 28 of the Code of Commeros

H. BEYMOUR GEARY, Connil for Perú.

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DEVOE'S BRILLIANT Wars, Crockery, do, de

OIL. RELIABLE,"

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!! EBIRING to beneft by the world. DES

Agen

FRUIT KNIVES and FORKS in Polished Cases.. LIQUEUR STANDS, and CRUETS: CLARET JUGS, Do... BISCUIT BOXES. Do.

CAKE BASKETS.

tc., CHOICE COSAQUE CRACKERS, IN GREAT VARIETY, AND NEWEST DESIGNS. ELEGANT BONBON BOXES

MECHANICAL and other TOYS.

PRESENTATION BOOKS CHARLOTTE MORRELL'S ENIGHT OF THE RED CROSS.Sedan

SCOTT'S PICTURES, by Venetian Painters.

REID'S GEMS OF DUTCH ART. STEPSON'S PICTURESQUE PEOPLE, ENGLISH PAINTERS OF THE PRE. SENT DAY.

PICTURES FROM ENGLISH LITE- RATURE.

CABINET PICTURES. MY LADY'S BOUDOIR... Doré and Pennyeda's "NID,”

VIVIAN, Capt. MARS ANGLICAN MYS TERIES OF PARIS.

DOYLES FOREIGN TOUR OF BROWN, JONES & ROBINSON.

Michelet's "THE SEA” TROPICAL NATURE, SU- CASSELL'S POPULAR EDUCATOR. SCHOOL GIFT BOOKS, TOY BOOKS, &c., &o., &c, A

TABLE DELICACIES OF ALL KINDS,

MUSCATEL BLOOM RAISINS, (very fine)

Firest JORDAN ALMONDS. !

SMYRNA FIGS)

CHOCOLATE, MASSON, **⠀⠀ CHOCOLATE Imitation Objécis.- Super-fine LIQUEUR CANDIES DRAGEES, in Fancy Boxes.*** NONGATINESTINERAR FRUITS in Noyeans fo

s l'Eau de Vis. PRÜNES. CANDIED PEEL OF. LATINER sebylän pait n, etcch

-gistered in the Land Office as Farm Lot The Dining room contains a well- No. 29, on the East side thereof on the seasoned, Hand-polished Mahogany tele-road to Aberdeen, and on the North and scope Table, with Spare Leaves; & full West sides thereof on a Water Course, Bet of Solid Mahogany Dinner Chairs, which said Pisse or Parcel of Ground Covered with Morocco, a Mahogany contains in the whole 34 Acres, of which Sideboard with Carved Back and Mar the Annual Crown Bent is $13; together bis Top, Electroplated Ware, Glass with a quantity of Building Materials at present contained in and about the houses The Bedrooms contain Brass and Iron described as "Belmont" upon the afore Bedsteads, with Hair Mattress, Chintz said Lots, Hangings, &o., a Complete Set of Polish- TERMS OF SALE,One-half of the pur. ed Solid Birch Furniture, well-seasoned, ohase money to be paid on the fall of the comprising Wardrobes, Toilet Table, hammer, and the balance on completion Marble Topped Washstand and Service, of the Deed or Deeds of Transfer, the in Jelly Chest of Drawers, Birck-Framed Toilet expenses of which to be paid by the

NUTS Glasson and Stands, Chairs, Round purchaser. Table & đươi

A Choice Belection of Japanese Cont wide reputation of our Oll, certain fer Shrubs, Standard Rome Bushes, parties have attempted to limitate our pack English, and Japanese Lilies, English Euito at law late been instituted Flowering Flante, do, do, will also be inst the MAKERS, AND PURUKANERS QË khese imitations, Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the Word DEVON KTG CO. PATENTS" sts stamped on the top of the can,

THE DEVOR MANUFACTURING Co.,

2-5-60 Heaven and 197 Fenil StreetS,

NEW YORK, US A

Bold

On view from 18 dolook on WEDNES Day, the 29th,

TERMS OF BALa-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faulte and errors of description, at purchaser's rick on the fall of the hammer-

Hongkong, December 17, 1877 487

The Property to be at paruksser's riak on the fall of the hammer.

For further Particulare, apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Ca Hongkong, October 81, 1877.

NOTICE

GRAS

MINCE MEAT. TRUFFESSI SAVOURY PIES, VEAL and HAM FIES, GAME PIES, &C. S

STRASBOURG TERRINE DE FOIE PHILIPFE & CANAUDs' Assorted PATÉS. Relodeer TONGUES, Russia OX TONGUEB.

Collared OX TONGUE. OX TONGUE German Brown CAKES and GINGER

"4"

HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS, Cutting's Dessert FRUITS, in eanE:

FINEST Ola O: K. BOURDON WHISKY. SHERRIES, FORT.

BRANDIES,

LIQUEURS

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WHITE WINEIS

BASS & Co.'s PALE ALE, Bottled by

A. MILLAR & Co, PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS, Quoin's Riad Zün, KORGIDEO,

September 18, 1877,

KERG'S CHAMPAGNE, in Piate and Quarts

GATION COMPANY.

.*

For COOKTOWN and SYDNEY, taking Cargo and Passengers for all AUSTRALIAN and NEW ZEALAND Poris,

The Company's Chartered Steamer

"OCEAN,"

JOHN C.JAQUES, Commander, will load for the above Ports, and be do- spatched on THURSDAY, the 27th Inst., at Noon, Instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 24, 1977.

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FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY,

The Steamship

"NORMANBF"

will be despatched as above on SATURDAY Next, the

29th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

de29 Hongkong, December 24, 1877.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Poris; and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BRISBANE"

will have immediate despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 24, 1877.

The German Steamship FOR SHANGHAI

"ALTONA,”

For Freight or Pasage, apply to O

CARLOWITZ & Oo,

Agents

Hongkong, December 5, 1877

· FOR LONDON (DIRECT.)

The A1 Brit Clipper Bark

“KATE OÄÄNIELA JAMES WILSON, Maater, having the greater part of har Cargo

engaged, will have immediate despatch as

above.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Üo. Hongkong, November 28, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG,

The A1 Clipper Barque

*GOLDEN RUSSETT” RICHARDSON, Master, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

WS. PUSTAT Bài Agents.

Hongkong, November 23, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentine

"SAMOS,"

CH. BEYANT, Master, will loñal here for the above Port, and have early despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1877kajak FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, A

The Brit. 5-m. Schooner S SEA BELLE Captain Ross, will load here for the above Ports, and will have

quins despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to a

✅ HOP KEE & Ch Hongkong, November 27, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON.

The 11 British Ship

**ONEIDA,”

28, Olyma, Master, having 3/4ths of her Cargo engaged,

MULLER, Master, shortly ex-will load here as above, and will be de pected, will have quick despatched on or about the 31st December

For Freight, apply to

spatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to 10

Wx. PUSIAU & 00.,

Agenti. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

The Company's Steamship

TIBRE

>

Comdt, DE GIRARD, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French MAIL

H. at POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

NOTION -

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company Steamship

A TIGRE,” Comd. Lonkas, wil be despatched for BHANGHAI

CAMERON SAGEDEes, in Fints and Quatte shortly after her arrival from Europe.

Guiness's STOUT, Bottled by E.&J.

EL DO POURY. Bexte, in Finis and Quarts,

apent Holzkody, December 31, 1877,

Hongkong, December 28, 18777

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1877**

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bhips

“COLORADON

-Ingraham, Master, will fead here for the above Port, and

ww have quick despatch..

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, November 8, 1877,

FOR HONOLULU, DIVE

The A1 American Skip

"OHARTER QAK" STAPLES, Master, will load shore for the abere Port, and

wu have quick despatch.

For Freight or Fannage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Ca Hongkong, November 8, 1877,

FOR NEW YORK, The A 1 British Ship

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

For Freight, apply to disi

VOGELL, HAGEDORN & 09, Hongkong, October 10, 1877