1878-01-03 — Page 1

THE

CHINA

Estable

February, 1840.

MAIL.

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

Entertainments.

Vol. XXXIV. No. 4526.

號三月正年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement: Lune,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30,

EX

ROYAL,

Cornhill, Gornox & Goran, Ludgate

Gero, E. O. BATES, HENDY & Co., THEATRE

4. Old Jewry, E., SAMUEL DEAGON &

Co., 100 & 164, Leadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE:LEON DE ROSNE,

18, Rue Monsieur, Paris.

CITY HALL.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1878.

For Sale.

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, N THIS EVENING, BASS'S ALE and GUINNESS'S STOUT, Bottled by FOSTER,

sau Birasi.

AUSTRALIA," TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO and American, Forts

cisco,

AND

Saturday Evening,

Artist to

the 3rd, and 5th January, 1878. generally: BLK & BLLOK, Jan Fran- PROFESSOR THORN, SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF GERMANT,

Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA-brutow, CAMPER

& Co.

Amoy, WILBO, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochowa, HxDeź & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Wax. Yokohama, LANE, OBAW- ZORD & Co.

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

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

COURT OF Diazurons. Chairman-H. HOPPIUB, Esq. Deputy Chairman-P. D. SABHOON, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Leq. WILHELM REINERS, W, H. FORBES, Esq. Hon W. KESWICK,

A. MOIVES, Lag,

Zeq. ED. TOBIN, £64.

̈ÕHIEF· MANAGER. Hongkong.................HOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER,

Shanghal.EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BAKERES --London and County

Bank

ON

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

N. Current Deposit Account at the rate of.1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

For Fixed Depozita :—

For 8 months, 2 per cent. per annum,

11

B

32 .

"

4 per cent. "1 ō per cent

Local Bizta Discounted, " Credits, granted on spproved 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.

Notices of Firms ·

NOTICE

And to his EXCELLENCY THE VICEROY, LOAD LITTON, Patronised by several reigning Princes of Europe, and by all the Governors. of India, will appear in His MARVELLOUS BÚIENTIFIO

and

PLEASING DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT,

embracing the

PHENOMENA OF MODERN BEIBIT MEDIA, enlivened with PROFESOR THORN'S AMUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE EXPLANATION.

HOW ITS DONE.

Tunone's Danish BEER,

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

Facked specially for LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Choico French JAMS,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents, VAN HOBOKEN'S AVH GIN,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents, -

· LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents." OURCIER and ADET'S CLARETS,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀i.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agenta. BULLOCK LADE'S Scotch WHISKY, specially blended, medte

For LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Very Fine OLD RYE WHISKY,

Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. SACCONE'S Perfectly Fure SHERRIES,

Bottled by LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Choicest Pure PORT, direct from Oporto,

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

Prepared specially for LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Special Agents.

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

CHURA'S SAFES, LOOKS, and BOXES,

LETTS'S DIARIES for 1878,

BILBER LAMPS,

One of the following. Experiments will be ¦ BAXTER'S CANVAS,

Performed at the Conclusion of

every Entertainment:--

THORN'S FIYING HOLLANDESE CAGE; MARVELLOUS disappearing of the OAGE with the Canaries and the re- appearing in full View of the Audi.

**THORN'S MEDIUM SECURED IN THE BACKİ of the

*

COUNT DE MONTE CHRISTO." "Palegnesia or taking A Live Man to Pieces and restoring Him again, through the aid of invisible Agencies #

"NEW LIGHT SMANCES,” "THE MADIUM FLYING IN THE AIR AND TAKING THE CABINET WITH HIM"

"THE SPIRITS SUPERSEDED." « INEXPLICABLE BLOOD WRITING.” **OLAIRVOYANCE OR ANTI- SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS," &o.

Professor THORN has been presented with lettora, expressing approbation of his Enter tainments by 22 reigning Emperors and Princes of Europe. The latest lotter that he has received being in English, he quoter as follows indica

"Professor THORN gave one of his pless

ing Entertainments at Simis under my patronage and a private Seance at Government Douse. I was inuch" pleased with his Performances and think him a remarkably skilful and graceful professor of Legerdemain.” GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SIMLA,

(58.) LYTTON. 8th June, 1877.

PRICES OF ADMISSION:

To all Parts of the House2 Dollare.

Seats can now be secured at MesarS-

THE Busines hitherto conducted in myLANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where a Plan of

on under the Style of. GROSSMANN

& Co., Mr G. A. GROSSMANN having become a Partner therein,

bo de

Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

Inumations.

G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND OHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND.

JEWELLERS,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS

AND BOOKS.

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

W. BALL,

CRINA DISPENSARY,

fe20

[MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- OINES AND PERFUMES,

Prosariptions Dispensed with Carefulness and Prompt Attention

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.

NOTICE.

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

September 15, 1877.

0. F. GROSSMANN.

Doors Open at 8.30 p.m., Commence at 9p.in., precisely.

Chairs may be ordered for 11 o'clock.

Hongkong, January 1, 1878.

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SHIPS

For particulars, zoo Programmes, and other Hand Billa,

Hongkong, January 3, 1877. jad

HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY,

NOTION,

BERNHARD SCHMACKER 1

Mauthorized to Sign our Firm by

procuration.

CARLOWITZ & Co.

Canton, Hongkong, Shanghai,

January 1, 1878.

NOTICE.

HE FIRST CONCERT of the Season will take place on THURSDAY, the 10TH JANUARY, 1878, the Proceeds of which

T

fe2

F. MEYERINK has been

Madmitted a Partner in our Firm

from This Date.

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, January 1, 1878.

NOTICE.

ap2

TIBE Interest and Responsibility of Mr

JOSEPH PERROTT BARNES in our Firm in China CEASES from This Date. HOLLIDAY, WISE & Oo..

JAB Hongkong, December 81, 1877.

NOTICE.

HAVE This Dag established myself at this Port as a MERCHANT and COM MISSION AGENT, under the Style or Firm of GEO. B. STEVENS & Co, who: will henceforward conduct the Agency of the AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION. COMFANY

G. R. STEVENS, Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

NOTICE.

CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY

Man admitted a PARTNER, in our

Firm on the 1st July, 1877.

DOUBLAS LAPRAIK & 06,

Hongkong, September 22, 1877.

NOTICE.

AH YON, OOMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE, No. 57, Praya Wes SHIPPING SUPPLIED WEH ALL KINDS OF OOAL, WATER BALLAST,. FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

will be devoted to the FUND for Relieving Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.

jail

the FAMINE in the NORTE of CHINA.

Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

AMATEUR DRAMATIO OLUB OF HONGKONG.

THE MEMBERS of the above CLUB Twill give a Performance at the

THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL,

ON

SATURDAY,

ENTITLED

January 12th, 1878, When will be presented a Comedy "NINE POINTS OF THE LAW," to be followed by a farce by CH. SELBY, Esgi,

ENTITLED

Boots at tha Swan"

Tickets may be had at Messrs Lane, CRAWFORD & Co. on and after Wednes day, January 2nd,

Doors Open at 8.30, Performance to Com mence at 9 o'Clock

CHAS. C. COHEN, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, December 31, 1877. Jala

For Sale. GOA L.

HAVE This Day Established myself BCDAL for Sale, ex Godown,

EST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM

at this Port as a GENERAL COM

MISSION AGENT.

J. V. VERNON BHAW. Hongkong, November 1, 1877.

NOTICE..

my2

HAVE This Day Established myself at

this Port, under the Style or Firms, WEST POINT IRON WORKS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS,

WILLIAM DUNPHY & Co. Late Manager the NOVELTY IRON WORKS Hongkong.

WM DUNPHY. Hongkong, December 10, 1877,

Apply to

BATTLES & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1877.

NOW READY.

A CANTONESE DIALECT Part I

OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo, pp. 202-By ERNEST JOHN FITEL, PhD Tübingen.

Prise! Two DOLLARS AND A HALFI

CO., Hongkong and Shanghai; and besar To be had from Mesare LANE, CRAWFORD

Krist & Waags, Shanghai,

&

1010

Hongkong, February 6, 1977,

Hongkong, May 1, 1876,

NOTICE

THE SALE BY PUBLIO AUCTION

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

LANE, URAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

ja

Intimations.

[HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO

KASTEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

| THE Twenty-third Ordinary Half-yearly

T

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS

in the Company will be Held at the Office of the Company, No. 50 A, Queen's Bend, on FRIDAY, the 25th January instant, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Director, toge ther with a Statement of Accounts, declaring aDividend and electing a Director, and Auditors.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

P. A. DA COSTA,

Secretary.

ja25 Hongkong, January 2, 1876, HONGKONG, CANTON, AN

AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company Twill be CLOSED from the 12th to the 25th day of January instant, both days inclusive, ali viga lap okuma By Order of the Board of Directors,

APA DA COSTA,

Secretary. Hongkong, January 2, 1878. ja25

NOTICE.

DR. STOUT exports to Leave the Celany

PERMANENTLY about the 20th

of January, 1878, g

Hongkong, December 22, 1877,

DENTAL NOTICE A R._ROGERS: begs to say that he has.

zeceive Paliente.

DRETURNED, and is now ready to

songkong, November 22, 1877.

DEVOE'S BRILLIANT

OIL.

RELIABLE,

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

日一初月二十年丑丁

Skipping.

Steamers.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM

Notices to Consignees

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

P. & 0. 8. N. Co.. 9. §. MIRZAPORE,

JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the

(Calling off the usual Coast Forts, and and Wessel, are more

taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand,)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

**BRISBANE”. will be despatched for the above Foton FRIDAY, the 4th January, 1878, at Noon. the gehakk

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1877.

Bailing Vessels.

FOR DUNEDIN (N. Z.)

The 41 Garman Barque

**MARIE,"

Capt. BURMEISTER, will load bere for the above Port, and

have a quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, November 14, 1877.

FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT,)

The 4 1 German Bark

"JURJEN,” WENDT, Master, will load here and meet with quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1877.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The 1 Frenéh Barque

"ANGELE": Captain BAKBEYRON, will take Freight at moderate ratos, and have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, December 5, 1877.

FOR LONDON (DIRECT.).

The A1 Brit, Olipper Bark

KATE CARNIE," JAKES WILSON, Maater, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch as

above.

For Freight, apply today.

MEYER & Co, Hongkong, November 28, 1877,

FOR HAMBURG, The A 1 Clipper Barque

“GOLDEN RUSSETT," RICHARDSON, Maater, will have quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply to

WM, PUSTAU & Co., Agents,

Hongkong, November 23, 1877,

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American Barkentine

***SAMOS,"

U. H. BBTANT, Master, will load, here for the above Port, and bare early despatch

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, ⠀⠀

The 41 Britisk Clipper Ship

**QILURNUM,"

344

SHREWSBURY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

DESIRING to beset by the world will have quick despatch.

wide reputation of our Oll, curtain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- agen Suits at law have been instituted ngainst the MAKERS AND FURDHAKERS: Of THE HONGKONG HOTEL,

these Imitations. Buyers should be careful TENDERS are invited for a LEASH of to see that the words "DEVOUS BRIL- The HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the sent Five-yearly Lease exciring on the 31st words "DEVOE MYTG CO, PATENTS” Augurt, 1878 SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the 31st March, are stamped on the top of the can 1878, to the Becratary of the HONGKONGA, Pema HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING CO., any information required.

50 Beaver and 127 Pearl Street,

By Order of the Directors, Piggend

LOUIS HAUSCHILD,

Secretary. Hongkong, September 18, 18777.. apl

NEW TORE, D. 8. A.

Auctions,

ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Austion, in their Sales Rooms, Prays, on

FRIDAY

YOUNG DANE, 21 Years of Age, with A much practics, la Business, perfectly conversant with the Beaudinarian, German, and English, and partly with the French

the 4th Instanty at Noon–10 and Spanish languages, WANTS A BITUA-

Steel Pens, Pen-holders, Invoice Clips, TION. Üfers to be directed to “ Karton Petersen, Licentstr. 8 Koenigsberg Wr. Paper Binders Microscopes Reading December 31, 1877. Gujaḥ | Glasses Travelling Companions, Dolls, Toya Burte, Padiotka, Japansen Fan

K

TZ WONG HING UHEUNG & Co., knives, Beang, Chanipagne, and Sundry

GOAL: MEBOHANTA,

And Furniture, bene Have always on hand for Sale every Bank And, at o'clock desuription of COAL at Moderate Prices. At the Office of H. KINGSMILL, Esq., ME ARTor has been appointed Manager, Club Chambers, NATIONAL and all Orders addressed to him at 57 SUNDRY OFFICE FURNITURE, Lang Street, will reeve immediate site shaves, Fodder and Irons, eso, eka, FIRJA or to Mr BAS JACK, at 30, Fring comprising Desks, Tables, Chairs, Book

Hongkong, Jan. 3, 1877. Jan Hongkong, March 10, 1877,

don,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, December 20, 1877,

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON,

The British Ship

ONBIDAP

PS, CLYMA, Master, having 9/4ths of her Cargo engaged, will load here an above, and will be de spatebed on or about the 8las December.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR NEW YORK."

The 41 American Ship COLORADOV

INGRAHAM, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will save quick despatch, For Freight, apply to

Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Steamern, HINDOSTAN from London, and MALWA from Calcutta, are hereby in. forced that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery- can be obtained from this date,

Goods not delivered by the 7th will be subject to rent

ADAM LIND

Superintendent.

Hongkong, December 31, 1877 KA

GERMAN STEAMER ALTONAIS MULLER, Master, FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE,

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above." Steamer are hereby informed, that their Goods are being landed and slorad at their rink in the Godowns of the Under signed, from whence delivery may be obe tained.

Consignees wishing to take delivery of their Goods from the Boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so, TAI

Goods remaining in store after the 6th January prozimo will be subject to rent. No Fire Insurance has been affected Optional Cargo wil be forwarded unless written notice to the contrary lavan by 2 p.m. To-day, akku kazka z

Bum of Lading will be countersigned by

WE PUS TAI GO Hongkong, December 81, 1877, fab FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

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THE 8. S. Malabar having arrived, Cons signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godown of the Undersigned, whence and/or frie Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 6th Proximo will be subject to redí. Z No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be counterkfined by

JARDINE, MATHESON CO basWagents 8.8. Malabarna

Hongkong, December 31, 1877. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE

THE 8. 8. Venice having arrived from the above Porte, Consigness of Cargo are requested to send their BIL of Lading to the Undersigned for counters signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods Bay Houseke Cargo Impeding the discharge will be at orice landed and stored at Consigneer rikk and expense, uninsured against fire; in E

JARDINE, MATHESON & OỠ, 14 Hongkong, January 2, 187846ITUTA-

BRITISH BARK FALCON, FROM)

BUNTONDONÍNA ALIDEN

SJMIXT CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abote Vessel éro horoby requested to said. in their Bills of Lading to the Under signed for countersignature, and to take li- mediate delivery of their Goods and trum

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Odn-1 signees risk and expense. advice

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co WALE MEN MILs Agatadi va

buh beda Hongkong, December 24, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTEVE

MARITIMER.

8. 8. TIGRE, DŽ

NOTICE "JONSIGNEBA of Olago par 5. B Euphrate; from London, in connection with the Above Steamer, are hereby ins formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's. Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing, an

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless intimation is received from the Coas algunes, before To-DAT, the 31st Instant.” atp., requesting it to be landed here,"

Bula of Lading will be cozziatrigued by the Underslynest,

Goods remaining unclaimed after Moni DAY, the 7th January, 1678, at Noon, be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insuration has been elected

EL DU FOUN

Agent.

Hongkong, December 31, 1877, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

ONSIONTES of the following: Chapp A requested to sand in that Burof VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co Lading to the Undersigned for cou

Hongkong, November 8, 1877.

FOR HONOLULU,

The 4 1 American Shipw

** CHARTER OAK,” STAFLEE Plaster, will load here for the above Port, and wa nayo quick despatoka kad

For Freight uz Pasangu, apply to ♬

TOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 8, 1877,

signature, and take Immediata d'invers This Cargo has been landed and sibend their risk and expense, we can a * No Fire Insuranos has been A DO

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Ex Demnah Bia na WGB No 17 MrG W B.MB, Lapibing) Ballis

Ex Intonaday G.0., Order, 10 bags Stones.....from

Hongkong, Deember 21, 187,