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Intimations.

BALL'S

ECTAR GORDIAL

MADE FROM HERRS,

2 STIMULANT AND APPETIZER.

WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR GREAT BRITAIN: MESSES. GEO, CURLING & Co., St. Mary Axe, London.

W. BALL,

China Dispensary, Hongkong,

June 20, 1878.

120

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE

SOCIETY OF THE

UNITED STATES.

-HENBY B. HYDE, Pre-ident

J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-President,

SAMUEL BORROWE, Secretary,

A. A. BAXES, JE, General Manager, for

China and Japan.

PRINCIPAL OFFICE,

120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

Assets

Surplus.

$81,700,000

$ 5,500,000

TIHE Undersigned boving been appointed

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

| POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

ROYAL,

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE

CITY HALL,

HONGKONG.

UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION

POE

THREE NIGHTS ONLY, COMMENCING

SATURDAY,

JULY 20th,

AND

THE

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

The United States Mail Packet China

will be despatched on SATURDAY,

the 20th inst, with Malls for Japan,

Ban Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows

HONGKONG VOLUNTHERS,

2 PM Registry of Lettera cones. ORDERLY BOOK, July 18, 1878.2.30 rat. Pear-Office olosos, but Letters (except for Non-Union Countles) may MEMBERS are informed that NEW

be posted on board the Facket with Late Fee of 18 dents extra Postage until the time of departure.

GUN-DRILL SQUADS will be FORMED by TUESDAY Next, the 23rd Instant...

The FIEET FARADE to take place on that date in the NORTH ROYAL ABTALLIRY PARADE GROUND at 5.30 P.M.RUN

NAMES of those desirous to attend these MANDANT by 1.M. on MONDAY NEXT.

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥

A, S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WROLISATM and Ertail DrUGGIETS, IMPORTRES

***

(No. 4692-Jet 18, 1878.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL."]

(By Southern Route.)

LONDON, 16th July, 1878. The Liberal Leaders in both Eouses of

of the Government, Parliament intend to challenge the Policy

Lord Beaconsfield and the Marquis of Salisbury have returned to London," and

Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies DAUGgers' SUNDRIES, KUREKET Raqur were met by a very srowded and enthusias

(skoopt the Bahamas and Elayti), Costa Kics, Honduras, Monte Video, Now Granada, Paraguay, and Uruguay own no longer be sent by this route,

MONDAY, & WEDNESDAY, Drills regularly will be SENT to the Go Hongkong, July 18, 1878.

JULY 22nd and 24th, 1878.

OOTOR

SILVESTER THE WONDER WORKER, and his

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BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER

(MISS DAISY SILVESTER), THE ENTRANCED Lady.

MADAM SILVESTER, THE CHARMING PHINA DONNA IN CHOICE SELEOTIONS.

MR. CHARLES SILVESTER, THE

Tents in Hongkong, Ohlus, for the PALACIONS SUR LA TYROLIENNE. above Company, are prepared to Accept Risks at greatly reduced rates and apon terims very favourable to the assured.

For full information and particulars, apply to

OLYPHANT & 00 Agenta.

Hongkong, January 21, 1878,

Notices to Consignees,

NOTICE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the Com

pany's Steamer CHINA, from BAN FRANCISCO and YOKOHAMA, are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed Into the Godowns of the Company at their risk and expense, and from whence delivery may be obtained,

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 13, 1878.

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NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the British Bark "QUEEN OF THE BEAS," from NEW YORK, are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Under.. aigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

"BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND," With Variations.

"THE GRAND SPECTACULAR PANO- RAMA."

"THE PRINCE OF WALES'S VISIT TO INDIA" "THE VOTAGE OF THE SERAPIS." HUMOUROUE LEOTURK,

DR. SILVESTER.

"TOM BOWLIN, THE BRITISH SAILOR,"

"LEO, THE EDUCATED LION," THE WONDER OF THE WILDERNESS,

DOCTOR SILVESTER, OHIROMAGIQUE

PROFESSOR W. M. FAY, Extramundane Spritual Manifestations. The Evening's Entertainment will consiade

with the

MINNIBHAWA,

THE ABUDE OF THE QUEEN OF

NAIDES,"

T. C. DEMPSTER,

Captain 28th Regiment,

Commandant R. K. V.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS

July 17, Charlton, British steamer, 786, Johnson, Saigon July 12, Rice.-Kwong WING SHUN.

July 18, Tre, French steamer, 1900, de Girard, Yokohama, July 10, Mails and General-MRASAGERIES MARITIMES.

July 18, HLM.S. Hart, from a cruise. July 18, Sea Gull, American steamer, 48, Roberts, from Wreak of Japan July 16,- W, FL, RAY.

July 18, foran, American brigantine, 138, Cromwell, from Wreak of Japan July 18-W, FL. BAY.

July 18, Hailoong, British steamer, 277, F. P. O. Goode, Tamui July 12, Amoy 15, and Swatow 17, General.-Douotas LAPRAJK & Co.

July 18, Achillei,

#. British steamer, 1828, Anderson, Shanghai July 10, via Foothow, Tea.-BOTTARFIELD & SWIRE.

+

DEPARTURES.

July 18, Rostbud, for Foodbow.

16, Hindostan, for Callao, 18, Pernambuco, for Baigon. 18, Yungching, for Shanghai. 18, Helme, for Chefoo.

18, Imbat, for Halphong 18, Sine, for Bangkok.

18, Douglas, for Coast Ports,

18, Venice, for Bingapore, Penang and

Caloutta.

18, Japan, for Singapore, Penang and

Calcatta,

18, Amoy, for Shanghai.

OR THE "FAIRY FOUNTAIN," Invented and Patented by Dr. SizVESTER, Thousands of Jets of Real Water playing in thousand Varied Fantastic Shapes with the Brightest Rainbow Lines, and Anna Bartka, for Quinbon. changing in Form and Colour with Kalel

doscopio Beauty and Rapidity.

S

-PRESS NOTICES.

"Dr. SILVESTER (the Fakir of Colu) hem RUSSELL & Co.

by command, performed before the Frince Hongkong, July 12, 1878. jy19

of Wales and leading aristocracy of the country, also the late Emperor of Napoleon FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.'

II, the Emperor of Russia, the Emperor

The above Porte, Consignees of Cargo Theive of Egypt, Sulian of Belco- NBD §. 8. Gleniger having arrived from of Hermany, the Emperor of Austria, King of Bavaria, King of Italy, Padishah of the are bereby informed that their Goodsobistan, Rajah Brooke, the Maharajah with the exception of Opium--are being

His came is familiar in our landed at their risk into the Godowa Dhulep Singh, Suder Ali Agim of Scinde, of the Undersigned, whence and or from the Wharrea or Boats delivery may be mouths as household words-The Lord

obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 10 o'clock To-morrow,

Oarge remaining undelivered after the 19th Lastast will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, July 12, 1878. jy19

TH

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Consignees of the undernoted Cargo are bereby informed that noless the Aame be taken delivery of within one month from This Date it will be sold to defray expenses.

A B 12, 2 Caes MUSKETS, ExOxfordshire,"

from London, Sid March, 1876.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Hongkong, June 29, 1878.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGĖRIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. YONSIGNEES of the following Clargo are requested to send in their Bills of Inding to the Undersigned for counter. algnature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

EL DE POURY Agent.

B "Amasons."

TE 1844, Mr L. Thevanio,

from

1 case Ink............... Marseilles. -- Ex "Anadyr."

B.P. No. 86 Mr Vincenot,

from

1 cses Cigara, commi} Marseilles. Hongkong, July 18, 1878.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Tellher the Captain, the Agents, nor Nr will be Responsible for any

Debi contracted by the Officers or Oras

Chief Justice."-Illustrated London Nwes.

The great lestian Trompydeuxvilist." Punch.

"Dr. SILVESTER (the Fakir) has returned to town-and the success of his new enter tamment is truly marvellous. Nothing in comparison with it in the metropolis."-- Times.

"Professor VAT is drawing thousands to witness his Startling Spiritual Manifesta. tiens "Argus, Melbourne.

"Every one should witness the extra ordinary performances of Professor W. M. Fax."Herald, Now York,

"Even those who attempt to explain how it is done themselves feel a strange aws during the performance."-Times, London.

Doors Open at 8.15. Commence 9 sharp. Conveyances may be ordered 11.15.

ADMISSION: Drens Circle and Stalls... TWO DOLLARS. Beck Seats,...ONE DOLLAR

Children under Twelve, Half Price to Dress Circle and Stalls only,

CLEARED.

PASSENGERS.

ARKITED.

1720

MAILS 87 THE ENGLISH PACKET. — The English Contract Packet Zambesi will be despatched with the Matis tor Europe, to, en SATURDAY, the 27th Inst.

The following will be the hours of alozing |

the Malla, dra. 2 Friday, 26th inst

5.M., Money Order Office oloses. 62.3L, Post Office alases except the NIGH Box, which remains open all night. Saturday, 27th inst

SITES, TOILET KEQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND Framod PATENT MEDIOINER MANUFACTURERS

ΟΙ

Hoda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Waior, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla

Water, and other derated Waters The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,

tic meeting

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in

reply to a question, said that the Con- vention gives England all rights tointerlera with Turkey in matters beyond the Treaties of 1856 and 1871.

LOVAL AND GENERAL.

We learn that the French mail steamer The publisation of this issue commense passed Cape St. James for Hongkong at 81 6.35 p.m..

Bo'clock last night.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1878.

We note the return, from the sivage operations at the wreck of the Japan, of the little steamer Sea Gull and her consort the Goeras. The latter arrived in tow of the steamer.

7 Post Office opens for sale of Stampy Registry of Latter, and Posting of all correspondence. 10 .., Post Office closes except for Late COMPLAINTS are again reaching us of a renewal of the nuisance of street cries. Letters Registry of Letters cesses. (10.15 A.M., Letters may be ported with We were under m impression that the

LATE FER of 19 cents extra avisance had never been effectually sup. We learn that Professor Thom and his Postage till

pressed, but a correspondent says: "It Company (the original) Royal Insionista) 11.My when the Post Office OLoss is now about three weeks since I marked have given great antisfaction by their pez-

entirely.

to

to

→ till

11.50 AM when the Mail is finally jy27

alossa.

Hongkong, July 15, 1878,

Shipping Intelligence. The following is corrected from the latest London and Colonial Papers, &: VESSELS TO ARRIVE AT HONGEONS

When Name

From

Lafta

Nov.

8, Elizabeth Shields, Hamburg Dec.

1, Glongaber,

23, G. B, B

Floching Liverpool

Jan

97, Earl of Devon,

Antwerp

Feb.

7, Nourmahal,

London

22, lvetios,

Penarth

Mar.

8, Prince Amadeo,

9, Mabel Clark,

Cardiff Liverpool

12, Penrith,

Per Achilles, from Bhanghai and Foochow, Mr Baus, and 21 Chinese.

14, Bertie Bigelow,

12, Landseer,

20, 8. Vaughan,

Loudon Flushing Liverpool Penarth Cardif

28 Oracle,

29, Mania II,

20, Bristolian (6.), Ápr.

Liverpool Ourhavan Antwerp

6, Maritime Union,

Per Charlion, from Saigon, Mesara Thorn and Derwin, Royal Ilusionists, Mr Fay, 1 European dock, and 180 Chinese,

Per Tibre, from Yokohama, Messrs Falcon de Cimier and J. North

pesus deck, and 60 Chinese.

Per Hailong, from Amoy, do, & Euro-18, Alice D. Cooper,

DEPARTED.

*Per Douglas, for Swatow, Miss Whilder;

P. V. Orani, for Amoy, Mrs Carrow; for Foochow, Mr

Per Japan, for Straits, Mr J. B. Hogarth, 5 native deck, and 200 Chinese.

Per Venice, for Singapore, Mr Parsons for Calentia, Mrs Moses.

Per Fernambuco, for Saigon, 180 Chinese Par Fungshing, for Shanghai, 40 Chinese.

To DIABI.

Per Quinta, för Saigon, 100 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Chariton 'reports:

Experienced very strong weather first part of the passage, last day light aus and calma. On the 12th, saw the ste. Karo at Cape St.-

James,

6, Benefactor,

11, Hamburg,

15, Lizzie Parry,

16, Dartmouth, 16, Invincible, 22, India,

33, Rosie Welt, May

1, Ada Melmore,

Melrose,

Cardiff New York Hamburg Antworp London Penarth Cardiff Liverpool

Loudon

Imperatrice Elisabetts, Liverpool

Liverpool

Cosmo,

Paarth

Cardiff

Vardiff

6, Bouthern Cross

Penarth

Cardiff

5, Strathearn, 6, Challerge,

9, Napier, 12, Don Quixote, 14, Verone

Penarth New York

Hamburg Cuxhaven

Norodom L., and that His Cambodian Ma- jesty has dignified his pleasure by confer ring upon Mr Thom the Royal Order of Cambodge, accompanied by Insigula, verti foate, &. It instated that this Illusionist Company is the frat magical experience

which Norodom 1. has undergone, and It must be satisfactory to the Professor that he has been thus highly honoured,

Fas Band 74th Highlanders will perform the following programme at the Officer's Mess, to-morrow night, commencing at 9.15. p.m.

Overture,....La Gazza Ladra.......Rossin Selection,Grand Duchess,... Offenbach. Snelling Il Burgomastro.Doni Davation Zandam, ..Donizett Selection. Ernani.................. Veral, Galop..................... -Jougieur...............................Zikof

MH J. BUCHANAN, Bandmaster,

(11.30 Letters (bui Letters only the first shouter of wares in the Queen's formanos before the King of Cambodia,

addrized to the United Kingdom Road. He was not stopped, and a day Via Brindisi, or to Bingapore, may or two after another vociferating has. be posted on board the Packet with ker appeared on the scene. These street Late Fes of 48 cents extra postage, cries have now become general all over the Colony, and to office workers, and foreigners generally, in the Colony they are simply unbearable." The apparent reluctance of the authorities to enforas the provisions of the Ordinance for deal ing with these noisy marchands amoul ants is extremely puzzling. Section 3 of Ordinance 10 of 1872 very distinctly lays down that " Every Person shall be liable to a Penalty not exceeding Twenty- five Dollars who shall use or atter Cries for the purpose of buying or selling any Article whatever, or who shall make any Noise whatever, with the object of die posing of or attracting attention to his Goods, Wares, or Trade, within any District or Plass not permited by Re- gulation of the Governor in Council," Enforcing the proper observance of a re gulation of this nature must be a very simple matter, demanding no extraordi nary display of either skill or energy on THE STEAMSHIP "GREAT REPUBLIC."-The the part of the Police. Why then, it may steamship Great Republic, which was recent be reasonably asked, are hawkers allowedly purchased by P. B. Cornwall, from the to treat this judicious law of the Colony Pacific Mail Company, has been refitted at with contempt right under the noses of an expense of about $40,000 for servion, She is announced to sail next Saturday for our "six hundred" guardians of the Portland, Oregon, in opposition to the pro peace and order Crying wares in the eest aamere now running in that trade street is perhaps not a very grievous The Great Republe ed in the port offence, but it is one which appears to- ugustő, 1607. At that time she was, cause an immense amount of annoyance considered to be the finest ressel in the to the majority of European residents margantile steam feet of the world. She here. It is not desired that the "Heathen was built for the China and Japan trade and until the large iron steamṣhipa now Chines" be prevented from extolling his employed by the Pacific Mail and Gociden wares in his penuliar way among his own tal and Urienta Steamship Companks countrymen in the native parts of the were put on that line, she was employed She was withdrawn simply town, but surely his unintelligible chiefly in it, screechings may be suppressed in those because the consumption of coal was so great portions of the Colony devoted to foreign that the carrying capacity of the vessel Wis musterially reduced and her employment on hongs and residences,

such a long ocean voyage had ceased to be profitable. She is regarded by all marlus WHEN Reuter telegraphed a day or two aurveyors who have ixamined her singe ago that "the Convention" had been she has been refitted, just as sound now proclaimed, it was a doubtful point when the hull as she was the day she ther the Chefoo Convention, or the was launched. The vessel is 378 fest "Defensive Treaty of Alliance," which, long over all, 50 feet in the beam, and 32 fest depth of bold. Her register is we were told & few days previously, had 8,000 tons. She has three decks and sa been concluded between Turkey sud urlop deck and four watertight compart England, was the one in question. The mente. Her angives are nominally 2,000 telegram we print to-day, however, Sorse power, but will work up to the equis leaves little doubt that the treaty of valent of 3,000 hores. The diameter of the defensive alliance was the one to which againder is 105 inches, and the stroke of the reference was made. It appears the piston twelve feet. The accommodations for passengers are of the most ample and elegant The vessel now lies at Spar conclusion of this treaty was anticipated character. to some extent at home, because among street whart F. Bulletirt the telegrams brought on by the Ameri- can Mail, which we reproduce in another column, is one, dated June 15th, stating "Mention is made of an Anglo-Turkish understanding-a kind of supplement to the Anglo-Russian agreement; it secures the paramount influence of England not only in Asia Minor, but in Constantino ple. This telegram is somewhat corro MEMOS. FOR TU-MORROW. bortive of the important paragraph in Majesty. H. E. was, on his arrival, to-day's advices stating that "the Con- conveyed in one of the Court carriages from Auction.

he railway sistion at Shinbashi to the Neon,-General Weekly Bale by Mervention gives to England all rights to

interfere with Turkey in matters beyond Impal palace at Akasaks, where he was Lane, Orawford & Co.

the treaties of 1856 and 1871" The presented to B. L. M. by Terashima, Miris- Liberal leaders are not likely to be very ter of Foreign Affairs. In presenting hin Goods per Glen fer undelivered after successful in the campaign against the redentials, Dr. Kinore made (in Spanish) **BIBE!His Excellency the President Government, if the telegraphic advices the following speech SRAM received here lately represent the true of Fern, desiring to continue the diploma state of affairs. As we stated a few days tie relatione happily established with Jayan, ago, England, by the conclusion of a de- and to maintala and make more inundate fensive alliance with Turkey, has made any the bonds of friendship between the two further attacks upon the latter country Governments, be been plessed to applat me Minister Residens of the Republic of equivalent to attacks upon the British near Your Imperial Majesty, Elis Empire, while she secures for herself a Excellency the President ordem me spo- control over the Porte that should enamally to raner to Your Majesty the SEN ble her to direct the Turkisă administra: anos of his constant friendship and of his tion into the proper paths, and prevent sincere wishes for the happinose of Your the Sultan and his advisers from again: Importal Məjesty and of Your Majesty's running their beade against a milestone. Bamily, and for the incresting program and "Having had the fortune to have been Turkey is apparently to be thoroughly prosperity of this Empire re-organised - A telegram a few dage sent for the third time near Kome Majesty's ago announced that it had been decided Government, and my previous ramidanes ku to appoint financial commissioners to this country having made me feel a stream supervise Turkish finances, and other sympathy for the Japanese people, 1 pa important reforms in the administration shel is will not be drifinult for me to stain of the country have either been indicave the obleat of my Mason, Thich it to maintain the most friendly sentimenta Noon-English Mall leaves for Porta or have obviously become necessary below the tro Government and halons, under the new order of things. It may nd to develop commercial insuraārse of Call and Hurope.

be noted, by the way, that the appoint between both countries. I shall be most ment of these financial commissioners is happy it I could be aided in my efforts also forestowed in the telegrams Your Majesty's benevolenc

rought by the American Mail. A telo gram, dated London, June 18th, mys: "Lord Balabury before going to Berlin & p.w-Charlton leaves for Port Darwin, consulted with leading bankers about the position and capabilities of Turkey with a view to the establishment of a financial TUESDAY, August By

| compulsstop at Constantinople similar to

they now sitios in Egypt

The British steamer Heiloong reports: Left Tamsul on the 19th lust, and arrived 17 Lord Macaulay, in Amoy the 13th, meeting with strong 18, Niagara, 6.W. mossbons and high sea. Left Amoy ga Merionethshire on the 16th, and arrived in watow on the 25, Norden (4),

26, Banisa, 16th, experiencing light winds and fine

June weather. Left Seatow on the 17th and to port met with light winds and smooth sea,

1, Marias, Sests can be had at Mesars LAKE, CRAW-In Amoy: S. S. Carisbrooke, Newchwang, FORD & Co.'s, where a Plan of the Theatre and U.8.8. Alert. In Swatow: S. 8. Zai nay be seen, and at the Doors on the wan, Maharajah, Bocchero, Newchuang,

Yoitung, and H.M.8. Growler. rights of Performance.

Hongkong, July 18, 1878.

FOR AMUT & TAMBUL

The Steamship

"HAILOONG."

CARGO.

MoNest,

(8,), London. Hamburg London

London

Newcastle (...)

LOADING FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FORIL At London-Steamers via Bues Canal, Strathlevel. Glamorgan,

Per Teheran, sailed 15th July, 1878:--: For Lon-ion: from Mamo 728 boxes, con- Melbrek. Osptain Goode, will be detaining 18,288 lbs. Congou from Canton, spatched for the above Ports 7,804 boxes, containing 35,673 lbs. Cougou, Nestor (s)

161,871 lbs. So. Caper, and 20,890 lbs. Bo on BATURDAY, the 20th lost, at Noon.

Ur. Pekos, and 20 bales Bilk, sud 11 cases Fat Braight or Passage, apply to

Bilk Piero Goods; from Shanghai, 5,809 DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

boxes, 6,545 half-chests, and 747 oberts Tea, 301 bales Silk, 17 cason Silk Piese Goods,

Agents. 1920

Hongkong, July 18, 1878. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship

**YESSO,"

Capt. 8. Aanron, will be de- spatched for the above Perisj

on SUNDAY, the 21st Iush, at 30 6, m. For Freight or Pazzago, apply to wat

DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.,

Agent Hongkong, July 18, 1874

MONTHLY LINE,

of the following Verasta, during their stay yoB PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN,

in Hongkong Harbour

ANNIE LORWAY, British barque, Capia in

B. Gelos-Vogel, Hagedorn & Un

BINE, German barque, Cap'ala B. L.B. Borengan. Wm. Funan & Co.

BE TATHAM, British barque, Captain Petkothly. Birley & Do.

JUMANE, German 8-m. schooner, Captain J. Omiteann, W. Pustan & Co.

OCEAE FACES, British Bm, schooner, Captain Simpson-Urdet.

JATE FIBERS, French bark, Captain Legame, Vogel, Hagedorn & Co

ATHENE, British barque, Captain Alex Madlay, Captain bra

MANT BEATE, British barque, Captain Tamme Riddic0. & 0, 8. 8. Co.

Today's Advertisements.

NOTICE

- Sale of the Faon-shus Property Ta Tamani, adreruted as to take place on the 30th Inasant, la POSTPONED va

further notice.

EX & Co. Bry, 19 July, 1978

SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Tarmo Casio AND PASSENGERS FOR THE USUAL POSTB.)

The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Uhartered Steamship

*ORIRLTON * Jo. Jonsson Commander, will be de apatched as above on the Brd Prosimo, at 8 pm

For Freight or Fastasty Apply to

GEO. B, STEVENS & CE,

Agents

and Hongkong, July 18, 1878,

FOR VICTORIA (VANCOUVER'S

ISLANDY

The British Barque

TOKATEA,” Captain HARRISON, will leave for the above Pork on the 1st

August proxima

ROZARIO & O

For Freight apply to

Hongicos, July 15, 1978,

and 48 bales waste bilk from Kukiang,

$471 half-cheats Tons from Japau, 688

half-cheste Tea, and 48 bales biik --Bug Continent: from Canton, 187 bales Balk from Shanghai, 100 balen Silk.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAILS will close :--- For BAIGON,

For Quinta, at 480 p.m. Tomorrow, the 19th inst, izatead of as previously notified.

For HOLLOW AND HAIPHONG, (with

Mails for Pakhol and Hanoi).- Fer Conquest, at 5 p.m. To-marrow, the

19 inst For AMOY AND TAMSUL-

Per Baloong, si noon, on Saturday, the

90th inst For SHANGHAL-

Par Gleniffer, at noon, on Saturday, the 20th most instead of a previously notified,

For EWATOW, AMOT & FOOCHOW.- Per Youd, at 9 ay on Sunday, die

glas inus For LONDON,

City of Santiago, Commonwealth. Sailing Yeste

Sydenham..

Ajax (1)

At Lies

Shipping g

this date subject to rent,

General Memoranda. SATURDAY, July 20

Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of

Oall and Europe. Noor Halloong leaves for Amay, fo 12.80p.x

plenifer Leaves for Bhanghai. 8p.m.American Mall leares for Yoke

hami and San Francisco.

9 p.Ductor Bilrester's Performance

at the City Hall.. SUNDAY, Jaly 22 J

-10 a.m. ---- Yesso leaves for Count Porta. WEDKEIDAY, July 24-

Sym-Meeting of Shareholders of the HO. & M. Steimboat Co., Limited, as No. 60 A, Queen's Road. SATURDAY, July 27:

Per Galdera, at 9 am, on Sunday, the WEDNESDAY, July 811———

flat insð,

For BANGKOK-

For Dale, at 1.30 pm, on Monday, the "Wind Inst

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.

Per Wat Staniny, at 8.80 pm on Satur-

For FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN BYDNEY, MELBOURNE, CO, WE CA Far Charlion, #2,29 pumy on Bajonday)

8 p.m-Meeting of Shareholder of the Ohlaa Tractors Insurance Co., Idulted,

the Head Office," Hongkong.

BATUBray, August 8-

8 p.m. --Occidentală Oriental El. §. Oo,"

States lenres for Tekehame and Bat

Tas following items relating to Dr. Himen are from Yokohama papers

HE. Dr. Elmore was the guest of the members of the Japanese Ministry to-day (July 8th) at the palace of Chama-goten,

Yesterday (July 4th), at 3 p.m., HE Don J. F. Elmore, had an audience with the Mikado, to present his letters of anxi- enos as Minister Résident of Porn mo H

I now have the honor to place in Your Majesty and the Butograph Letter which scoredite me as Minater Bewidians of Farm near Your Emperial Hajerty."

In reply, H. Lihi, the Micado addressed Dr Elmore as follows su da

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