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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1845.

With which is incorporated The

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VOL. XXXIV, No. 4709,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. Algan, 8, Clement's Lone

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. Golpox & GOTCH, Ludgate Cireur, E. C. BATHS, HENDY & Co, 4, Old Jewry,E.C. SAMUEL DELOOM & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street.

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For Sale.

FOR SALE.

ARRIVALS.

EX BATE

LERY.

YHUBB'S QASH and DEED BOXES. PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE BONY, LOBB 450 Lelebrated. CUT-

19, Rue Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK;-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas- | __MAPFPIN BROS. GENTS' DRESSING --eat Birect:

CASES.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

WATERLOW'S & DE LA RUE'S STA- ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel-TIONERY. bourns and Sydney,

SAN FRANCIS00 and American Porta

generally-Ban & BLACK, San Fran

cizen, SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &

Co., Square, Singapore. C. HXINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Awaton, DAMPHELL & CO. Amoy WILBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foos, HEDer & Co, Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY Wiza, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.

banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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

COURT OF DIRECTOÏS Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. B. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | ADAM LAND, Esq.

1. DALEEMPLE, WILHELM BEINERS, Esq.

Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq.

Bon, W. KESWICK.

W. 8. Youre, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER

Shanghai...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES.-London and County

Bank.

- HONGKONG, "

"INTEREST ALLOWED. ́

Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 2 per cent. per annuin on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposita --

For 3 months, 3 per cont. per annum,

35

0

12

1

per cant

5 per cent

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

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, February 27, 1878,

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

ATES of Interest'allowed on Deposita.

Rat 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.

6

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4%

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12

5%

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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Ading Manager,

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

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CHARTERED. BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA,

CAPITAL.......

RESERVE FUND,.......

Bankers.

£800,000. £150,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.

THE

NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

THE

HE BANK'S BRANCH In HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Billa of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Burdiness."

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE- POSITS. On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per. Annum on the daily balance,

ON FIZED DEPOSITS.

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For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

12

13

4 per cent.”

6 per cent. **

27 jal THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

-AND CHINA,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

BILLIARD CLOTHS, and BILLIARD CHALK.

BILLIARD CUE "CEMENT and TIPS. TABLE GLASSWARE & CROCKERY, BRUSH-WARE of all Kinds. ALBUMS.

NOVELS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PRESEN. TATION BOOKS, dc.

FINE KENT HOPS..

MALT.

CARBOLIC ACID.

CAUSTIC SODA.

CHLORIDE OF LIME,

GROSSE & BLACKWELL'S CELEBRATED HOUSEHOLD

STORES.

California-SODA CRACKERS. Family PIG PORK in kega.

Family MESS BEEF in kegs.

Compressed CORNED BEEF.

Compressed OX TONGUES,

Compressed HAM.

BARCELONA, and PEA NUTS,

&., &., &c.

TETSSONNEAU'S FRUITS, in BRANDY, NOYEAU, and JUICE,

French JAMS and JELLIES,

0. K BOURBON WHISKEY (Bottled by L. A. & Co.)*

Bass's ALE, in pints and qts., bottled by Cameron and Saunders.

GUINNESS'S STOUT, in pints and gts., bottled by E. & J. Burke.

BARCLAY & PERKINS' PORTER, in Kilder- kins and Hads.

CLARET, in Cask.

&c.,

&c.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, July 19, 1878.

FOR SALE.

Ez "Elizabeth Childa," HE GENUINE APOLLINARIS

WATER:

THE

In Cases of 50 large Stone Bottles,

$9 por Case, 20

In Cuses of 50, small Stons Bottles, $6 per Case..

Ex Steamship "Ask" TIVOLI BEER:

In Cases of 8 dozen White Fiat Bottles, $15 per Case,

WIELER & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

FOR SALE, YOKE and TAR in Quantities to suit

Apply to

COK in

GAS COMPANY, West Point. Rongkong, June 19, 1878.

FOR SALE.

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WO AMERICAN and One ENGLISH Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALLS, CUES, LAMPS, &e, Complete.

Apply to

D. NOWROJEE, DE

Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, July 11, 1878.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

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ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will

MAIL.

Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening..

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1878.

FOR

For Sale.

SAID.→

GENTLEMENS WHIPS.

CARBOLIC AOID, tho best disinfectant, PORCELAIN ICE PITCHERS.

KEILLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.

FOSTER's Bottled ALE and STOUT.

VEYRON'S CAFETIERES.

CURCIER and ADET'S CLARETS, BA88's ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, bottled by Foster..

French JAMS.

Scotch OATMEAL.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.

VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN-GRASS SEED.

TEA TASTER'S OUPS, POTS, SCALES and TIME GLASSES,

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.

French SUMMER SHOES.

CHRISTY'S HATS.

BASS'S ALE and GUINNESS's STOUT, bottled by Foster,

PEARS' TOILET SOAP.

English HAMS.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT,

-SPARKLING BURGUNDY,

CHOICE PORT for Invalide.

FOSTER'S Hottled ALE and STOUT.

CURAUAD, MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE.

HENDRIES' PEREUMERY."

BASE'S ALE, by Foster, highly recommended for purity, and

the extreme Care used in Bottling.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, July 17, 1878.

EXCHANGE,

日九月七年寅戊

Intimations.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-

SH

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri. butions for the year ending B1st December last, in order that the proportion of the Not Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged, Returns ucf rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera- tions will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B, COUGHTRIE,

Secretary,

Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED.

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Ordinary Bali-Yourly MEETING THE SHAREHOLDERS will be Hold

in the Offices of the Company, Club Cham- bera, on TESDAY, August 20th, at 3 P.., for the purpose of receiving the Report of Directors, and a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1878. ··

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 6th to the 20th August, both daya included,

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VICTORIA

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UR ANNUAL SALE oF SURPLUS SUMMER STOCK will Commence WEDNESDAY, Angust 7th, and be Continued for 28 DAYS ONLY! MAGNIFICENT FANCY SILKS, Reduced to $1.00 Yard.

per PLAIN COLOURED FRENCH SILKS, „

65. Cents. BEST QUALITY JAPANESE SILKS,

50 FANCY GRENADINE DRESS GOODS.

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By Order of the Board,

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

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WHITE MUSLIN DRESS GOODS,

**COLOURED MUSLIN DRESS GOODS.

LAWNS, HOLLANDS, GINGHAMS,

At Greatly Reduced Prices.

COTTON and THREAD HOSE,

HANDKERCHIEFS,

COLLARS and CUFFS,"

At about Half Price,

Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS and BONNETS,

Hongkong, July 20, 1876,

STORAGE OF COAL.

YOAL LADEN VESSELS can be Dis- obarged alongside the WANCHAY PIER and their Cargoes stored in Godowns of Hame at Current Rates,

For particulare, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

NOTICE.

E OFFICES of the Undersigned

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FEATHERS, FLOWERS, LACE GOODS, to the Premises in DUDDELL STREET, formerly occupied by Messrs NORTON & Co,

LANDSTEIN & Co.

At less than Cost Price.

A Lot of HANDSOMELY TRIMMED Fronch and English-made UNDER- LINEN, at One Quarter of former Prices.

A Lot of CORSETS, Best-make and Shape, quito perfect at $1.60.

15,000 Yards of REMNANTS, Comprising :-FLANNELS, PRINTS, CALI COES, &a, &c., at ridiculously low prices.

A few Baskets of RIBBON REMNANTS, marked Execedingly. Cheap.

This EXTRAORDINARY SALE will terminate on September 1st.

· DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY will be carried on as usual during the Sale.

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SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE

Intimations.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

Intimations.

CAPE D'AGUILAR LIGHT-HOUSE.

WANTED, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Or-

THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE KEEPER, dinary Half-yearly MEETING of the Salary FORTY DOLLARS & Month. SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hong- Candidates should send in their Names to kong, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of

the COLONIAL SECRETARY bofore the 15th August next, at THREE O'CLOCK p.m., for of August, giving particulars of Age and the purpose of receiving the Reports of the previous Services, together with Tosti- Court of Directors, together with a State- monials. ment of Accounts to 30th June, 1878. By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 26, 1878.

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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

hereby given, that the

sell by Public Auction, in their NREGISTERS OF SHARES of the

Sales Rooms, Praya, on

FRIDAY,

the 0th Instant, at Noon,-- SILK UMBRELLAS, Purses, Key rings, Riding Whips, Hammers, Keyler's Clocks, Engravings, Wine Glasses, Tum-} blers, Pistols, Porcelain Flower Vases, 3 cases Fort Wino, &c., &c.

And

An Invoice of WATERLOW'S STATION-

CORPORATION will be CLOSED · from, SATURDAY, the 3rd; to THURSDAY, the 15th August next (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

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By Order of the Court of Directors, T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

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Hongkong, July 26, 1678.

ERY, comprising: Blue and Cream Laid THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE Foolscap, Blue and Cream Laid Letter

£750,000

and Note Faper, Envelopes, Blotting Paper, &o.

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CAPITAL, ..... RESERVE FUND,............................£161,060.10/-

Bankers.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.

Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

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Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by PUBLIQ AUCTION,

DATES of Interest allowed on Fized on the Premisen, at Noon, on

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Deposla

For 3 months, 2 per cent per annum.

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é por cunt.. 8 per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local bill, payable in Hongkong, and makes advances on approved Banking Securities.

Present Rate of Discount for approved short sight Acceptances, ......% per annum. Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application,

E. B. NELSON, "Manager

Bangkong, August 3, 1878.

TUESDAY,

the 20th of August next, All the VALUABLE LAND, HOUSES, o, &c., slinate at the Part of TAMSUL FURMOSA, and known as the PAOÛ. SHUN PROPERTY, in TWO LOTS.

Lot 1 Consisting of GODOWNS, DWEL LING HOUSE, GARDENS, STABLING

BOCIETY OF THE

UNITED STATES,

Hagby B. HYDE, President.

J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-President SAMUEL BORROWE, Beöretary,

A. A, Havs9, Ji, Gmoral Manager, for

China and Japan.

PRINCIPAL OFFICE,

120, BROADWAY, NEW YORK,

Assets Surplus.

81,700,000

..$ 5,500,000

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, China, for the above Company, are prepared to Accept &o, &0.

Lot & a plot of UPLAND GROUND very terms very favourable to the assured.

Risks at greatly reduced rates and unce anitable for building purposes.

For particulars of property, and terms of apply to

For full information and particulars, sale, apply to

1 OLYPHANT & Co., Aceries Hongkong, January 21, 1978,

Temsal, 25th July, 1876,

ELLES & O

Tamsul

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A knowledge of Chinese Colloquial in desirable. Further particulars can be ob tained upon application to the Harbour Master.

By Command,

J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary.'

aus Hongkong, August 1, 1878,

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

(HAREHOLDERS in the above Office are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 81st December, 1877, in order that the distribution of the Profits reserved for Contributora may be arranged, Returns not rendered prior to the 31st Angust next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be sub

equently admitted,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents. Aengkong, July 12, 1878 HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTSIENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR. 1877.

S

HAREHOLDERS in the abova Com- pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution TWENTY PER CENT. (20%) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Beturns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Ulaime or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managere. Hongkong, August 3, 1978,

Hongkong, July 15, 1876.

DENTAL NOTICE.

R. ROGERS begs to intimate that he. Dhas RETURNED, and is now ready to Receive Patients at No. 7, ARBUTHNOT ROAD.

nongkong, July 4, 1878,

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.

The Steamship

"KWANUTUNG,”. Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de JAUNAS spatched for the above Porte on THURSDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to --

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, August 5, 1878. FOR AMOY, TAIWANFOO & TAMSUL

The Steamship

TAIWAN,"

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Captain M. Youxe, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noor, instead of as previously advertised, -For Freight or Fussage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Bug Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

FOK HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.

The Steamer

"KARO,"

T. COLLING, Master, will be despatched for the above Porte SUNDAY Next, the 11th Instant, at Daylight

on

For Freight or Passage, apply to-

MEYER & Co, Hongkong," Avgust 6, 1876.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA..

The Steamship

ARRATOON APOAR,"

•Captain & B. SLACTAVISE, will be despatched for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the 15th Insh, at 3 o'clock p.m.

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For Freight or Pearage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, August 6, 1878..

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

The Steamship

"MORAY,"

AN

M. J. BUTCHER, Commander, will be despatched for the above Forts on TUESDAY, the 13th Inst., at 8 o'clock Afternoon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

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no1 | Hongkong, August 6, 1878,

PRICE, $24 PER Annum.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR-SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers. for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"NORMANBY"

will be despatched as above

on TUESDAY, the 13th August,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON &Co., Agents.

aa13 Hongkong, July 31, 1878.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The A1 British Borque "CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatch an above.

ROZARIO & Co.

For Fraight, apply to Hongkong, July 16, 1878,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

"JOSEPHUS,

ROGERS, Master, will food hore for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 22, 1878.

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FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Clipper Ship "SIR HARRY PARKEN,” S CHAPMAN, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, June 12, 1878.

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FOR HONOLULU,

The A 1 French Bark

"MADELEINE,"

FATEAU, Maater, will load here for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

FOR LONDON. The 41.British Batk

"MOSS GLEN," OausоN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 2, 1878.!

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American Bark

**SILAS FISH," WILLIAMS, Mester, will load here for the above Port, and will have

quick dospatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG,

The 3/3 L II American Bark

"DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load here- for the above Port, and will

have quick despatob.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co,

Hongkong, July 30, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Schooner "OHARLES L. PEARSON," ♦SWAIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quiok despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL,' HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 1'Ship

*SIR CHARLES NAPIER," FRENCH, Master, will load hera for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, June 17, 1878.

FOR LONDON,

The A 1 British Bark

ANNIE LORWAY,"

BENJAMIN GALE, Master, will Alload here, and will have quick

despatch sa above,

For Freight, apply to

1.

VOGEL, HAGEDORK & Co, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark. "KENTON"

COLVIN, Master, will load hare, and will have immediate de

spatch for the above Port For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN A OL Elopekong, June 20, 1676,