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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

VOL. XXXIII, No. 4523.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON::-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement'e L,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 80,

Cornhill. Gonnex & Goren, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., A, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMURE DRAGON & Co., 150 & 104, Leadenhall Strest.

PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE ROSNY,

19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.

sau

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-Bar & BLOK, San Fran-

Established Febr

1845.

MAIL.

"Hongkong -Evening Mail & Shipping List." Published every Evening.

HA=+EL+LÕAT-✯ HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29,

Intimations,

4th DRAWING.

Chinese Imperial 8 per cent. Loan of 1874.

NEW FORK ANDREW WIND, 183, Na-NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in conformity with the stipalation con- AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW tained in the Bonds of this Loan, the fol- ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mei-lowing numbers of Bonds to be paid off at bourne and Sydney.

par, in Hongkong on the 31st of December, and in London, on the 19th of February. next, when the Interest thereon will nonse to bo payable, were this day Drawn at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, situato No. 31, Lombard Street, in this City, in the presence of Mr WILLIAM NICHOLLS, Acting Accoun- tant of the said Corporation, and of the undersigned Notary Public,

cisco.

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN -& Co., Marilä; - OBJI NA:-Sicatose, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foothow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kikar & WALEX. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.

Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER, Hangkong,.....TBOLAS Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

NUMBERS OF BONDS DRAWN. 314 Bonda Nos.:

EXTR

For Sale.

XTRA FINEST ISIGNY BUTTER, in 1 lb. and 2 lb. Tins,

Choice French JAMS,

Packed specially for LANE, CRAWFORD & Co...

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. STOUT, Bottled by FOSTER,

VAN HOBOKKEN'S AVH GIN,

BASS's ALE and Guanxesa's

TUDORG' Danish BEER,

CURGIEE and ADET'S CLARETS,

!!

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.

For LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

BULLOCK LADE's Scotch WHISKY, specially blended,

Very Fine OLD RYE WHISKY,

SACCONE's Perfectly Pare SHERRIES,

Choiceat Pure PORT, direct from Oporto,

Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. CUMSHAW MIXTURE, the finest Mixture of new Foochow Teas,

Prepared specially for LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. CHUEE'S SAFES, LOCKS, and BOXES,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents. LETTS'S DIARIES for 1978,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agents. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agents. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Agents.

BAXTER'S CANVAS,

Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

Intimations.

NOTICE.

THE SALE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

of the GROUND and BUILDINGS advertised to take place on the 31ST DE- CEMBER, 1877, has been WITHDRAWN. Private offers for the same can be made to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877. jag

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON.

日五十月一十年丑丁

For Sale.

CHRISTMAS.

YHRIS.

by Bois CAKES, made to order Spot & CHINA BAKERY CO. LANE, Crents, Hongkong, December LORD & Co.

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XMAS !!! XMAS!⠀! XM.

[T]HE HONGKONG STEAM BAKL

T has for Sale Ready-made CHRISTMAS

CAKES of all sizes, and PASTRY of every description,

!

DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Ground Floor HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, December 19, 1877, jal

COAL.

BCOAL for Sale, ex Godown.

Apply to

EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM

BATTLES & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1877.

· FOR SALE.

SHAKEEN “ÜÄNTON,

HE Desirable PROPERTY kwown as

DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.

40, consisting of Commodious

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. For pariloulars, apply to

HAVE JUST RECEIVED Ex "STATE OF ALABAMA," &c., AND ARE NOW OFFERING FOR BALD THEIE XMAS SUPPLY,

OF

Fancy Goods and Table Delicacies. TORDAN'S SILVER PENCIL CASES, in numerous Fancy and Novel Designs. Inlaid Tortoise shell CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES,

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

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

- PAID-UP CAPITAL,... 5,000,000 Dollars.

RESERVE FUND

650,000 Dollar.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H, HOPFIUS, Esq.

231

248-

272

282

E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

WILHELM REINERS,

Esq.

328 .1.31

Hon. W. KESWICK, A. MOIVEE, Esq.

ED. TOBIN, Eng.

50%

523

HONGKONG,

518

3 1276 2625 3793

0048 29 1299 2560 3809 5004

1309 58

2677 3825 5093 04 1332 2591 3341 6109 05 1851 4618 3861 5124

1370 110.

2029 3881 5160 138

1395 2659 3919 5168 146 1400 2679 3922 5199 168 1421 2696 3049 5207 184 1443 2715 $972 5240 220 1403 2721 3981 5243 1493 2753 4010 5266 1505 2776 4035 6201 1640 2797 1066 5311 1665 2806 4064 5338 1670 308

2826 4084 5341 2850 4108 5870 346 160€ 2866 4121 5389 371 1633 2887 4150 -6104 308 1652 2910 4168 5122 401 1679 2933 4200

6460 439

2944 4214 5471 .449 1703

2971. 4228 5483 470

1724 2984 4242 5617 494 1761 3016 4275 5536 1732 3026 4284 5557 1700 9059 4313 6672 10:3 36 4334

SILBER LAMPS,

670

186

INTEREST ALLOWED,

690

1. 19

N Current Deposit Account at the rate

614

1861

5:16

34.

of per tant, per annum on the daily

654

1889 3163

balance.

0170

For Fixed Deposita :----

676

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.

683

1968

5586 6601 4308 5631 4.8 5850 440-4 -5688 3010.

4424 5681 1920 3184 4450 5717

3:08

3,30 4345

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THIRD and FINAL BONUS of Five per cent. upon Contributions for the year 1876, will be payable on MONDAY, the 31st Instant.

4461 6736

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

Do.

Do.

Do.

Revolving Bacon DISHES. FRUIT ŠTANDS. SIDE DISHES & Covers. WATTERS,

6

11

4 per cent.

12

21

716

1976

3222

4483

5744

By Order of the Board,

Do.

TEA & COFFEE Services.

12

5 per cont,

**

727: 1997

3241

4509

6767

E. MOORE,

Do.

Presentation MUGS.

742 2026 3261

4186 5793

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

Credits granted on approved Securitles, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

768

3288 2024 790 2048 $810

4554 5815

Act. Becretary. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

Do.

jal

4562. 5831

Do.

805

2077 3339

4596 5859

832

2098 3359

4011 5885

845

2100 3370

4636 5898

IN THE GOODS. OF JAMES SMITH FERRIES,

Do.

870 2125 2390

4653 6916

Do.

867 2150 3101 920 2171 3426 4691 6944 925 2153 3457 952 2201 8470 980 2224 3491

4679 5927

Do.

Do.

4718 5978

&c.,

990 1001 2264

2244 3519

3531

4709

1038 2296

3559

4801

4736

6998 4747 6002 4761 6031 6048 6069

1042 2306

3507

4821

Drafts, granted on London, and the chlof 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.

Entertainments,

AMATEUR - DRAMATIQ CLUB OF HONGKONG.

THE MEMBERS of the above CLUB will give a Performance at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,

ON

MONDAY, January 7th, 1878,

When will be presented a Comedy

ENTITLED

"NINE POINTS OF THE LAW,” to be followed by a farce by CH. SELBY, ERQ-

ENTITLED

"Boots at the Swan,"

Tickets may be had at Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, on and after Wednes day, January Sud,

Doors Open at 8.80, Performance to Com mence at 9 o'clock.

CHAS. O. COHEN, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 28, 1877. ja8 HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY,

THE FIRST CONCERT of the Season will take place on THURSDAY, the 10TH JANUARY, 1878, the Prossede of which. will be devoted to the FUND for Rellering the FAMINE in the NORTH of CHINA,

Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

Intimations.

NEW YEAR HOLIDAY,

jall

6097 6105 4862 6137 4883 6159. 4904 6166 1921 8196 4941 6204 4962 6223 4983 6259 5002 6278

1070 28-10 3597 4856 1067 2341 3620 1104 2860 3635 1138 2381 3678 1144 2405 3664 1174 2440 3699 1197 2450 3711 1208 2461 3734 1224 2496 3769 1241 2616775 6037

For £100 Sterling each, £31,400. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION, WM. NICHOLLS,

Acting Accountant.

Deceased.

.....

OTICE is hereby given that all Cra-

Nditors and other Forsons, baving any

MUSICAL and other ALBUMS, OPERA GLASSES.

Mappin Brothers' and Rodgers' CUT- LERY.

Electro-plated CENTRE STANDS.

Do

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

CAKE BASKETS.

&o..

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

MECHANICAL and other TOYS.

PRESENTATION BOOKS. CHARLOTTE MORRELL'S - KNIGHT OF THE RED CROSS.

|

October 15, 1877.

G. M. SMITH, Canton.

NOW READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

A CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, A to K, with Introduction Royal Svo., pp. 203.-By ERNEST JOHN EXTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two DOLLARS AND A HALF.

To be had from Menara LANE, CRAWFORD

& Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mesars KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

shipping. Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"DOUGLAS," -

Captain G. D. Pirman, will be despatched for the above Poris on SUNDAY," the 30th Instant, at Daylight, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 27, 1877.

FOR MANILA

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The Steamship

“ESMERALDA,” Captain CULLEN, will be de- spatched for the above Port

SCOTT'S PICTURES, by Venetian on MONDAY, the 31st Instant, at Noon. Painters.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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

PICTURES FROM ENGLISH LITE- RATURE.

CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES, late Master of the S. 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 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 particulam of their Claims or Demands to the said JOEN FAIRBAIRN at his address aforesaid, or to the Under- signed WILLIAM HENEY BEERETON, the Solicitor of the sald Jouw FAIRBAIRN, at tho Office of the said WILLIAM BENKY BABESTON, 29 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 15th day of January, 1878.

And notice is bereby given that at the DOYLES FOREIGN TOUR OF expiration of the last-mentioned day, the BROWN, JONES & ROBINSON.

ald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis Michelet's "THE SEA.” tribute the Assets of the said JAMES TROPICAL NATURE. SMITH FERRIRS amongst the parties CASSELL'S POPULAR EDUCATOR.. LONDON, 22nd October, 1877. Claims of which the said JOHN FAIRBAIRN

entitled thereto, having regard to the SCHOOL GIFT BOOKS.

TOY BOOKS, d...., é...., &. has them had notice; and that the sald TABLE DELICACIES OF ALL THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the

KINDS Assets or any part thereof, no distributed, PANY, LIMITED.

MUSCATEL BLOOM RAISINS, (very to any person of whose Claim the said fine.) JOHN FAIRBAIRN has not had notice at the time of the distribution,

Countersigned,

W. W. VENN, Junior,

Notary Public,

2 Pope's Head Alley, Cornhill, E.C.

NOTICE,

EE Transfer BOOKS of this Company The CLOSED from the 20th to the Sint Instant, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents Hongkong, December 12, 1877. jal

THE BANKRUPTOÝ AUT, 1869.

tr H. M. PROVINCIAL COURT AT AMOYI

THE Undermentioned BANKS will be in the matter of proceedings for Liquida-

CLOSED on TUESDAY, the 1st

January, 1878,

For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"

O. MORLAND KERR, Manager.

for the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of

India, London and China,"

W. P. NICHOLSON, Aitg, Manager,

or the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus

tralia and China”

B., HARPER, Manager.

tion by arrangement or composition

Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said JOHN FAIRBAIRR

·Ja16

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

CABINET PICTURES. MY LADY'S BOUDOIR. Doré and Tennyson'a “ÆNI.”

VIVIAN. Capt. MARS ANGLICAN MYS- TERIES OF PARIS.

Finest JORDAN ALMONDS. SMYRNA FIGS.

CHOCOLATE, MASSON. CHOCOLATE Imitation Objects. Super-fine LIQUEUR CANDIES, DRAGEES, in Fancy Boxes. NONGATINES.

FRUITS in Noyenu.

a l'Eau de Vie. PRÜNES, CANDIED PEEL.. LATINE.

GE.

MINCE MEAT. TRUFFES, SAVOURY PIES, VEAL and HAM

| PIES, GAME PIES, &M

STRASBOURG TERRINE DE FOLE. GRAB,

J. Y. V. SHAW, Agent. Hongkong, December 27, 1677.

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FOR YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship BABA" MALABAR”

uspected shortly from Singa- pore, will receive immediate

despatch as abova.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents 8.8. Malabar. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAL

The German Steamship

ALTONA," MULLER, Master, shortly ex- pected, will have quick de-

spatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

W. PUSTAU & 00.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

ΝΟΤΙΟΣ,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

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

E, av POUEY, Agent,

PHILIPPE & CANaubs' Assorted FATÉS: Reindeer -TONGUES. SAFE!!

Russia OX TONGUES.

Collared OX TONGUE, OŽ TONGUE Mail

with Creditors instituted by JOHN DESIRING to benefit by the world DODD and CRAWFORD DAVISON

wide reputation of our Oll, certain. KERR, trading under the Style of parties have attempted to imitate our pack DODD & Co., at AMoy and TAMBUL ages. Suits at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS. Of these imitations. Buyers should be careful

NOTICE is hereby given that a First MEETING of the CREDITORS of

the above-named Persons has been sum to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL- moned to be Held at Messrs Dont & Co.'s LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the Offices, Amcy, on the 20th day of December words "DEVOE MFG 00. PATENTS" or the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-Instant, at o'clod. In the afternoon pre- are stamped on the top of the can.

bisely.

Dated this oth dry of December, 1877.

JOAN DODD.;

ing Corporation,"

T. JACKSON, Chlef Managér.

0. E. THOMSON, Ace, Manager,

Fr the National Bank of India, Ltd.,"

Ungkong, December 20, 1877,

- ORAWFORD D. KERR, by his Attorney

in Jolly.

NUTS

German Brown CAKES and GINGER - HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS: Cutting's Dessert FRUITS, in cans)

FINEST. Old:0. K. BOURBON WHISKY, SHERBIES. PORT.

BRANDIES

White WINES.***

- LIQUEURS.

KRUG'S CHAMPAGNE, in Pints and Quarts:

Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

TIGRE," Comdt. LORMITE, will be BASS & Co.'s FALE ALE Bottled by

despatched for SHANGHAI CAMERON & SAUNDERS, in Pints and Quarts shortly after het arrival from Europa,

GUINNESS'S STOUT, Bottled by E. & J.

H. DU POUEY, Agent, Hongkong, Desember 31, 1877.

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co.,

80 Beaver and 197 Pearl Streets,"

'NEW YORK, D, §. 4,

Buage, in Pints and Quarts.

Hongkong, December 19, 1977.

PRICE, $24 PER Annum.

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,

(Calling off the unal Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australians"

Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BRISBANE”

will have immediate despatch BJ above.

For

Hongkong,

or Passage, apply to

LIVINGSTON & Co.

24

Sailing 1877.

FOR HAMBURG (DIRE

AN

The A 1 German Bark

"JURGEN,” WENDT, Master, will load here and meet with quick despatoli as above. "For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

FOR DUNEDIN (N. Z.) EXT The A 1 German Barque,

"MARIE,"

Capt. BURMEISTER, will load here for the above Fort, and have a quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to displa

ROZARIO & Oni

Hongkong, November 14, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 41 American Barque Am

"MORRO CASTLE,” BIKE JENETT, Maater, having the t greater portion of her Cargo, A engaged, will load at this Port as above sta and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The d 1 French Barque

"ANGELE

jal

Captain BARBEYRON, will take Freight at moderate rates, and f

have quick despatob

For Freight or Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, December 6, 1877,

FOR LONDON (DIRECT)

The A 1 Brit. Clipper Bark

"KATE CARNIE,” JAMES WILSON, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co,

Hongkong, November 28, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG, The A1 Clipper Barque

"GOLDEN RUSSETT," RICHARDSON, Master, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co Agenti.

Hongkong, November 28, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Barkentino

"SAMOS,"

O. H. BRYANT, Master, will load (92) hore for the above Port, and have early despatch.

For Freight, apply to

w

RUSSELL & Co., Hongkong, December 4, 1877.

jak FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 41 British Clipper Ship

"OILURNUM," SHREWSBURY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON.

The A 2 British Ship

"ONEIDA”

8. CLYMA, Master, having 3/4ths of her Cargo engagedyne will load here as above, and will be des spatched on or about the 31st December. -

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK

The 41 American Ship

* "COLORADO,"

INGRAHAM, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch."

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co Hongkong, November 9, 1877,

FOR HONOLULU,

The A 1 American Bhip

"CHARTER OAK," STAPLES, Master, will ad here for the abore Port, aud

will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

EN VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co Hongkong, November 3, 1877,