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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Vol. XXXIV. No. 4672. ML#A≈ĦATLĦAT-R

For Sale.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON:-F. Azoax, 8, Ciemánts „Launcy

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.

Cornhill. GonvON & Goren, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDT & Co.,

4, Old Jewry, E.O. SAMUEL DEACON &

Com, 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street,

HAVE FOR SALE,

Ex M. M. S. 8. "AFA,"

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY, AND OTHER RECENT ARRIVALE.

19, Rue Monsieur, París.

'NEW YORK:--AKDEEW WIXD, 133, Nas-EXSSONNEAU'S STRAWBERRIES

in SYRUP. Street:

TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS USTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW in NOYEAU.

ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mel bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran

citoo.

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &

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

CHINA:-Sato, CAMPBELL & U

Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Ob Foochow Haven & Co. Bhangkas, | LAW, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kixx & WALSH, Yokohama, Laxɛ, CHAW FORD & CO.

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND......... 1,000,000 Dollars,

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Eng. Deputy Chairman-W. H. Foraza, Esq. B.R. BELILIOE, Esq. ADAM LAND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERS,

5. Esq. HHOFPIUS, Eeq.

Hon. W. KESWICK."

Esq W. 8. YOUNG, Eng.

- CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong, THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. MANAGER

Shanghal,... EWEN CAMERON, ESQ. LONDON BANKERA-London and County

Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

TRYSHONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS in BRANDY..

TEYBBONNEAU'S ASSORTED PATES, in Patent Tins.

TRYSSONNEAU'S PATE DE FOIE GRAS,! in Fatent Tins,

TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED JAMS and JELLIES, in Glass Bottles.

PHILIPPE and CANAUD'S ASSORTED PATES.

PELLIFFE and CARAUD'S LONG ASPA-

RAGUS,

PHILIPPE and CANAUD'S SARDINES.

FENARD & FILS' FINEST

CHERBOURG BUTTER, in Bottles,

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CIGARETTES, COMPAGNIE LAFERME,

RICHMOND SMOKING MIXTUBE. BARCELONA NUTS.

BRAZIL NUTS.

PEA NUTS.

ALMONDS in SHELL.

SMYRNA. FIGS.

MUSCATEL BLOOM RAISINS, in Cartoons.

EPPS' COCOA,

BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK. GOLDEN GATE FLOUR, in Barrels,

GALETINE and ISINGLAS, in + Ib.

Packets,

WAFFLE IRONS, BROILERS.

AMERICAN

VERY FINE

40. K." BOURBON WHISKY,

BILLIARD CUE TIPS. BILLIARD QUE CEMENT. BILLIARD CHALK,

BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. BABOLAT and PEEKING' PORTER, in Hogsheads.

Hora's Best Quality RUSSIAN ROPE. HOTU'S ASSORTED TARRED and

N Current Deposit Account of the rate WHITE LINES.

Opert annum on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposita

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,

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4 per cent,,,

12.

10

St

21

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5 per cent.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Draft granted on London, and the chief Commierotal places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East,

Hongkong, February 27, 1878.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

TR. TŁOMAS ISAAC ROSE is autho

Msed to conduct the Business of the BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, at Hongkong, and to Sign per Procuration.

JOHN HARVEY,

Managing Director. London, December 14, 1877,

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NOTICE

FAIRBANKS' SCALES.

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Co., Hongkong, February 23, 1878.

FOR SALE,

&c.

THE BRITISH 3-MASTED SCHOONER THE

*** RUBICON,"

of 204 Tons Register, or about 4,800 plouls carrying Capacity, as she now lies in this

Har jur.

Apply to

MEYER & O., Agents,

Hongkong, February 25, 1878,

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FOR SALE

FOL

ARGE TAKASIMA GOAL,

EX GODOWE AT $8 THE TOR. Apply to

TIS, G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Boad Central, and

East Point. Hongkong, February 18, 1878. mo19

OO A L

DEST QUALITY CARDIFF STEAM

1928 BODAL for Sale, ex Gedown.

R. HORATIO GAY JAMES was admitted a Partner in our Firm on

the 1st January, 1878.

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1878.

Apply to

BATTLES & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1877.

NOW READY.

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALKOT Pert L, RH. F. MEYERINK has been A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro,,

NOTICE.

Madmitted bien pp. 202-By ESNEST JOHN ETTEL, Ph.D.

from This Data.

MEYER & Co.

sp2

Hongkong, January 1, 1878.

M

NOTION,-

TR. CHARLES DAVED BOTTOMLEY was admitted a PABTREE in our Jim on the 1st July, 18774, Qian!!

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, September 23, 1877.

NOTICE.

Tübingen,

Prices Two DOLLARS and a Half. To be had from MESAN LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALn, Shanghal, w

Hangkong. February 8, 1977.

intimations.

A CARD.

AR. W. C. EASTLACKE, DENTIST,

Hongkong, February 5, 1878,

HAVE This Day established myself at No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, dally from this Fort as a MERCHANT and COM- | 10 AM to 4 P.M. MISSION AGENT, under the Style or Firm of GEO. R. STEVENS & Co, who wl henceforward conduct, the Agency of the AUSTRALASIAN SKRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

G. E. STEVENS, Hongkong, December 20, 1877,

NOTICE,

HAVE This Day Established myself at The Fort, under the Style oz Brat,

WEST POINT IRON WORKS, ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS,

BY

WILLIAM DUNPHY & Co., Late Manager of the NovRIAT ISOX WORKS,

Hongkong,des

A WE, DUNPHY, Hongkong, Becember 19, 1877:

DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. ROGERS begs to say that he has

RETURNER, and is now anady to receive Patienta..

Hongkong, November 92, 1877.

K

WONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,

COAL MEROHARTE ea súa Have always on hand for Sale. every description of COAL at Moderate Prices,

Mir Auton has been appointed Manager, stid all Özdern addromed to him at 87 Prays, or to Mr VAT TACK, at 30, Hing Lang Street, will receive Impediate atten

Hongkong, March 19, 1877.

stablished Febru

41845

MAIL.

ongkong. Evening Mail and Shipping List.” HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1878.

Intimations.

EZ LATH ARRIVALS.

UMBOVILATES US THAT ON PATENT

NOVELTIES in TIES and SCARFS.

COLLARS and SHIRTS, in New Shapes.

CHRISTY's Newest Shapes in HATS.

TALL BLACK SILK and DRAB HATS.

ELWOOD'S CORK and FELT HELMETS,

MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES.

CIGAR TUBES, Assorted,

LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS.

RACQUET BATS and BALLS.

CRICKET BATS, BALLS and STUMPS,

CABINETS of GAMES,

LADIES DRESSING BAGS, Fitted:

MANTEL PIECE MIRRORS.

FRENCH and ENGLISH DOLLS.

AMERICAN ICE PITCHERS.

RUSSIAN CIGARETTES.

SILBER KEROSINE LAMPS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & C

Hongkong, February 25, 1878.

THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO., HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ONCE As hereby given, that the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company Will be Held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 22nd March, 1878, at o'clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, toge ther with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1877.

N Boventh, Ordinary MEETING of the

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th March to the 22nd March, both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board,

OLYPHANT & Co., General Agente, Hongkong, February 22, 1878.

"COMPANY", LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS aro requested to send-in an Account of Business Contributed during the half year ended 31st December, 1877, on or before the 28th Instanty on which date the Accounts will be Closed.

By Order of the Directors,

D. GILLIES, Secretary, ilongkong, February 11, 1878.

ESTATE OF DODD & Co,

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HART the MEETING LEM on the 12th mo22 Instant at Mesare DODD &Co

UFFICES, the following RESOLUTIONS were carried t—wako atahenger detenti 1. That the affairs of the said Dopp & Co, shall be Liquidated by arrangement, and not in Bankruptcy....

THE HONGKONG HOTEL, TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of N HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre sent Five-yearly Lesso expiring on the 31st August, 1878.

SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1878; to the Secretary of the HONGKONG HoyaL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required,

By Order of the Directors,

2. That FRANCIS ÜHÜMLET be, and hy is hereby appointed Trustee,

3. That LAFENPROTH and EDMUND Fx be, and they are hereby appointed a Committee of Inspection,

Published every Evening.

日六十月正年寅戊

Intimations.

CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT

LOAN, 1877.

NOTICE is hereby give that the N DRAWN BONDS of the above

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND

MELBOURNE,

POETS),

LOAN, and Interest due to 28th Instant, (Calling at the usual Australian Coang, will be Paid at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION, on and after that Date, opon presentation of the Provisional Certificates.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGRAY BANKING

CORPORATION:

T. JACKSON,

Ohlof Manager.

Hongkong, February 26, 1878.

NOTICE.

mol

THE HONGKONG GENERAL UHAM BER OF COMMERCE.

TH

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING tof MEMBERS of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held at the City Hall, on THURSDAY, the 7th Prosimo, 1878, at 4 p.m....

By Order,

E. GEORGE,

Secretary, Hongkong, February 20, 1878,

NAVAL CONTRACT, 1878.79.

mo7

ED TENDERS, in duplicate, will until Noon on FRIDAY, the 16th March, 1878, from Parsons desirous of SUPPLY- ING the following ARTICLES for the use of H. M. Navy for the year 1878-79, vizi ¡— FRESH BEET.

TEA-

FRESH VEGETABLES. RAISINS, WATER. BLOG. STOAR.

COFT BREAD BISCUIT.

Printed Forms of Tender and farther particulare can be obtained at the Naval Storekeeper's Office,

The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved,

J. BREMNER,

Storekeeper.

A. M. Vietu.'ing Yard,

Hongkong, Fobruary 25, 1878.

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

melb

F. E SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG; and to

All PAYMENTS. pn. account of the H. I, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS Estate, it la requested, will be Paid to the order of the Understgued.

F. CHOMLEY,

LOUIS HAUSORILD,

Secretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.

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Amoy, January 14, 1878.

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

AND

JEWELLERS.

Donn is Goi .

OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC ÜLUB, hand the Largest and Best Trustee for the Estate of Hollection of Views of China, Pho

tographio Albams, Frames, Cases, do, of assorted sizes. Ex 8, 8. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Albume, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraita only, Portraits of the Generals of the pre the Chinese Passengers by theent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statemen, the two Chinese Ambassador, in Cabinet and Carte de Visito sizes Coloured Portraits of English Ladies.

Hongkong, August 24, 1877.

A LAUDATORY NOTICE,

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NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARIS W. S. Co.'s steamer Nestor, Capt.

AND BOOKS.

48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, February 20, 1878.

W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY,

mc20

MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICATS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI CINES AND PERFUMES,

Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt attention.

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

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

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE

·SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

President.

HANEY B. HYDE, President.

Savez BORROWS, Becretary. A. A. HAYES, JB. General Manager, for

China and Japan.

·PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

Assets. Surplus.

$31,700,000 5,500,000

T, W. Freeman, beg to signify our sense of gratitude publicly for the great kindness with which we were treated on board by Captain Freeman, his Chief Officer Mr W. T. Hannah; 2nd Officer Mr J. H. Roberta; and 3rd Officer Mr D. 8. Morrison; and Dr G. Kirby, during the last voyage of the vessel from Singapore to Hongkong; par tionlarly for the good-heartedness they showed in yielding to our wishes in having preserved the body of an unfortunate passenger named Chan Ataai, who happened FOR PORT DARWIN, OOOKTOWN,

to die on board. We, therefore, as a mark of our sense of gratitude, beg herewith to tender publicly our almoers thaoks to Capt. Freeman and his Officers, and Dr Kirby,

NG YOONG,

of the Kwong Tai Kee shop, and the other Chinese Passengers, Hongkong, February 28, 1878,

Shipping.

Steamers.

SIDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Eastern and Australian

Steam Co.'s Steamer

"NORMANDY" will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the lat March, at 11 am.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, February 25, 1878.

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DEVOE'S BRILLIANT OIL.

RELIABLE,

DS

ECONOMICAL,

SAFE!!

ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack- ages. Sulte at law have been fastitated against the MAKERS AND FURCHASESS of these Imitations, Buyers should be careful to see that the words "DEVOES BRIL-

THE Undersigned having been appointed LIANT" ratemollied on the cases, and the

Agents in Hongkong, China, for the above Company, are prepared to Accept words "DEVOE MTG CO. PATENTS? Risks at greatly reduced rates and upon are stamped on the top of the can. texts very favourable to the assured.

For full information and particulars, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. doorita

Hongkong, January #1, 1878,

he was diag

THE DEVOE MANUFACTURING Co., 80 Bearer and 127 Pasal Bizuota,

NEW TORE, Við, di

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The Eastern and Austra Han Mall Steam Co's Str.

**NOMERSET”.

will be despatobed from SINGAPORE for the above Porta on the 5th Proximo.

For Freight or Fassage, apply to the Undomigned, who are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading, 3 rec

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co... Agente,

Hongkong, February 20, 1878,

Sailing Vessels.

FOR VICTORIA (V. I);

The A1 American 3-m. Schooner "MIGNON,"

Capt. Some, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch an abora...

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, February 9, 1878.

FOR MANILA. The Spanish Barque Freudarn

“MINERVA are ESCAUBIAGA, Master, will have immediate despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, February 21, 1878.

FOR LONDON.

The 100 A 1 British Ship "BROOMHALL,”

H. BATE, Master, will dail here and have quick dispatch

· MEYER & Co.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, January 7, 1879.

FOR LONDON. (To follow the Broomhall). The A 1 British Bark

"FALCON,

DAVID BARRY, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co Hongkong, February 8, 1878,

FOR LONDON, The 41 American Salp

"ALICE M. `MINOTT,” WHITMORE, Master, will have quick despatch for the above Port

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & Ca Hongkong, February 8, 1876.

FOR PORTLAND" (OREGON).

The d 1 British Ship

CITY OF HALIFAX,” EVANS, Master, will lead here for the above Fort, and wil

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, January 30, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Back

48. F. WATSON,” HAWKINS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have

Immediate despatīk.

For Freight, apply to

TOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cɔ, Hongkong, January 30, 1878, 1

FOR NEW YORK, WA The 41 German Bark

NASH NIAGARA}"{{ WISHRUGER, Master, will-fond for the above Port, and will

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG PIA have immediate despatch.

R

BUEZ CANAL

The Garman Steamship

MAN "GALATEA,"

Bois, Master, will be despatch. ed as above on or about the Lat

of March next.

For Freight or Fasange, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, February 18, 1878.

MONTÁLY SERVICE.

FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, and the usual Ports.

One of the Australasian EN Ca's Steathers will leave this for the above Porta on or about the 20th Proximo

For Freight or Fausage, apply to

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 25, 1878,

For Freight, apply to mig

-- VOGEL, HAGEDORNIŠ (1. Hongkong, January 30, 1878,

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON),"

The 41 British Bark

LADY BOWEN.". Fox, Master, will load for tas above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ös Hongkong, January 30, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG, The 41 British Bargus.

ANTIPODER Captain WYETH, will load Hett as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & CA

· Hongkong, January 26, 1871