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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

WithTM which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

VOL. XXXIV. No. 4710.

號八月八年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MALL,

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For Sale.

FOR SALE.

A

EX LATE

ARRIVA I S.

HUBB'S CASH and DEED BOXES. OBERS & Sons Colebrated CUT

LONDON-F, ALOAR, 8. Clement à Iano, Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTH, Eldgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., ^4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street, PARIS AND EUROPE, LEON DE BOSNY,

19, Rus Bonsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nai»

sau Birect. AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, MTIONERY. bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BEAN & BLACK, Sun Fran-

"LERY,

MAPPIN BRUG, GENTA DRESSING CASES..

WATERLOW'S & DE LA RUE'S STA-

BILLIARD CLOTHS, and BILLIARD CHALK.

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

...

cinco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SAYLE & Co Square, Singapore. O. HEINSZEN & Co., "Mamle, UHINA: Macao, Means & A. DE MELLO & Co. Bwatow, ÚAMPBELL. Ở “LO, Amoy, WIZBON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fuochow, HXDoi & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY FINE KENT HOPS. & WAZI. Fekolama, LAKE, CHAW- FORD & Co.

NOVELS, BOHOOL BOOKS, PRESEN- TATION BOOKS, do.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPIMAL,...... 55,000,000 Dollars, BASERVE FUND,.....1,000,000 Dollars.

Cover of DireĢTO38. Chairmani-F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. E. E. BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, E. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERS,

Eng.

H. HOPPIOS, Faq.

Hon. W. KESWICK,

Esq

W. S. YOUNG, Eng.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong,.....TOMAS JACKSON, Eng,"

MANAGER.

Shanghal. EWEN CAMBBON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES,--London and County

Bank.

P

-HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily

balance,

For Fixed Deposite :—–

For 3 months, & per cent. per annum.

4 per cent.

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5 per cent.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

Credits granted on approved 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 Bast. Hongkong, February 27, 1878,

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

RATES of Interest allowed on Deposits.

At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum,

6

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51

4% 6% D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

tf.

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

CAPITAL

RESERVE FUND

£800,000. £150,000.

Bankers. 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 Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the East; bays and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE POSITÄ,

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per

annum on the daily balance,

OR FIXED Deposits.

For 3 months, 9 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent. 6 per cent

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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

· AND OHINA,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter,)

CAPITAL, .............................................................£160,000 RESERVE FUN.............£151,560.10/-

Bankers.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE LONDON JOINT STOOK BANK.

COLGA

>ATES of Interest allowed on Fized

Depozita

R

For 3 months, 2 per oont. per annum.

6.

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4 per cont. 54.

5 per cent. 19 21:

MALT.

CARBOLIC ACID.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1878.

POR

For Sale.

SAID.

GENTLEMEN'S WHIPS.

CARBOLIC ACID, the best disinfectant.

PORCELAIN ICE PITCHERS.

KELLER'S DUNDEE MAKMALÅDE.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE. and STOUT.

'VEYBON'S CAFETIERES.

CURCIER and ADET'S CLARETS. Bass's ADE-and-GUINNESS' STOUT, bottled by Foster.

French JAMS,-, - : ---

Scotch OATMEAL.

Foeren's Bottled ALE and STOUT.

VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN-GRASS SEED,

TEA TASTER'S CUPS, POTS, SCALES and TIME GLASSES.

... FOSTER's Bottled ALE 2nd STOUT.

French SUMMER SHOES...

CHRISTY'S HATS.

BASS'S ALE and GOWNERE'S STOUT, bottled by Faster.

PEARS' TOILET SOAP.

English HAMS.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.

SPARKLING BURGUNDY.

FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and. STOUT.

CHOICE PORT for Invalids.

CAUSTIC SODA.

CHLORIDE OF LIME,

CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S CELEBRATED HOUSEHOLD

STORES.

California SODA CRACKERS. Family PIG PORK in kegs.

Family MESS BEEF in kegs.

Compressed CORNED BEEF.

Compressed QX TONGUES,

Compressed HAM..

BARCELONA and. PEA NUTS,

&o, &, E.

TEYSGONNEAU'S FRUITS, in BRANDY, NOYEAU, and JUICE.

French JAMS and JELLIES. 10. K. BOURBON WHISKEY (Bottled by L. A. & Co.)

Bass's ALE, in pints and gts., bottled

by Cameron and Saunders.

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

BARCLAY & PERKINS' PORTER, in Kilder- kins and ribs

CLARET, în Caak.

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

FOR SALE. -Ex"Elizabeth Childs,"

THE GENUINE APOLLINARIS THE

WATER:

In Cases of 50 large Stone Bottles, $9 per Cake,

In Cases of 50 small Stone Bottles, 363 per Case,

Ex Steamahip "Ana,” TIVOLI BEER:

CURAJAO, MARASCHINO, and CHARTREUSE.

HENDRIES PERFUMERY.

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

the extreme Care used in Bottling.

-LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, July 17, 1876.

SA

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VICTORIA

CO.

EXCHANGE.

日十初月七年寅戊

Anctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE..

LANE CRAWFORD &n, in their sell by Public Austion, in their Sales Rooms, Praya, on

FRIDAY,

the 9th Instant, at Noon, SILK UMBRELLAS, Purses, Key- rings, Riding Whips, Hammers, Keyless Clocks, Engravings, Wins Glasses, Tum- blers, Pistole, Porcelain Flower Vases, 8 cases Port Wine, &c., &c.

And,

An Invoice of WATERLOW'S STATION- ERY, comprising: Blue and Cream Laid Foolscap, Blue and Cream Laid Letter and Note Paper, Envelopes, Blbiting Paper, &a, dro.

Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

aud

THE Undersigned bas received instruc. Tous to sail by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Steamers.

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

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steacher *NORMANBY". ---

will be despatched as above

on TUESDAY, the 18th August.

For Freight or Passage, apply to m

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 31, 1879,

Sailing Vessels,

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The 41 British Barque ‘CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will load hers, and have a quick despatch as above.

ROZARIO & Co,"

For Freight, apply to Hongkong, July 15, 1876.

the 12th August, 1878, at 2 o'clock P.M.,

at No. 62, Wellington Street, The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, de, comprising Rep- covered Drawing-Room Suite, Marble- top Tables, Chimney Glasses, Oleographs, Engravings, Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Vases, Ornaments, Dining Table, Eag have lish-made Mahogany. Sideboard, Carpets and Hoarthrugs, Whatnots, Crookery,

OUR ANNUAL SALE OF SURPLUS SUMMER STOCK will Commence on Glass and Plated Ware, Double Bed

WEDNESDAY, August 7th, and be Continued for 28 DAYS ONLY, MAGNIFICENT FANCY SILKS, Reduced to $1.00 per Yard.

65 Conts.

PLAIN COLOURED FRENCH SILKS,,

FANCY

BEST QUALITY JAPANESE SİLES, GRENADINE DRESS GOODS.

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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,

Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS and BONNETS,

At about Half Price.

FEATHERS, FLOWERS, LACE GOODS, At less than Cost Price.

LINEN, at One Quarter of former Pricos.

A Lot of HANDSOMELY TRIMMED French and English-made UNDER-

A Lot of CORSETS, Best make and Shape, quite perfect at $1.50. 15,000 Yards of REMNANTS, Comprising :-FLANNELS, PRINTS, CALI- COES, &c., &c., at ridiculously low prices.

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

., ་ ་ . WIELER & Co.. Hongkong, August 4, 1878.

206 502

FOR SALE.

YOKE and TAR in Quantities to suit

Purchasers, at CHEAP RATES.

Apply to

GAS COMPANY, West Point,

Bongkong, June 19, 1878,

FOR SALE.

Be19

AMERICAN and One ENGLISH Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALLS, CUES, LAMPS, &c, Completes

Apply to

D.-NOWROJER,

Hongkong Hotel Hongkong, July 11, 1878,

Intimations.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF Bonus FOR THE YEAR 1877

A few Baskets of RIBBON REMNANTS, marked Exceedingly Cheap.

This EXTRAORDINARY SALE will terminate on September 1st. DRESS-MAKING and MILLINERY will be carried on as usual during the Sale.

SAYLE & CO, VICTORIA EXCHANGE...

Intimations.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR- 1877.

(HAREHOLDERS in the above Office

Intimations.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING. CORPORATION,

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Or-. Ndinary Half-yearly MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORFORATION gned with a List of their Contribution kong, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of for the Year ending 31st December, 1877, August next, at THREE O'CLOCK p.m., for in order that the distribution of the Profits the purpose of receiving the Reports of the reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Court of Directors, together with à State Returns not rendered prior to the 31stment of Accounts to 30th June, 1878. August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be sub-

By Order of the Court of Directors,

`T. JACKSON, sequently admitted.

Chief Manager,

au15 Hongkong, July 26, 1878. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

501

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

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

ADJUSTMENT OF BOXUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri HAREHOLDERS in the shore Com buttons for the year ending 31st December pany are requested to Furnish the Inst, in order that the proportion of the Net Undersigned with a List of their Contribu Profits to be reserved for Contributors may tions for the Year ending 31st December

be arranged. Betons not rendered prior lant, in order that the distribution of to the 81st October next will be adjusted TWENTY FES CENT. (20%) of the by the Company, and no claims or altern Proste reserved for Contributors may be tions will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGHTBJE,

Beorstary

Hongkong, August 1, 1876.

STORAGE OF COAL,

дой

charged alongside the WANCHAT FIES YOAL LADEN VESSELS can be Din- and their Cargoes stored. In Godowns of

same at Current Rates.

For particulars, apply to Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

NOTION,

MEYER & Co,

arranged. Returns not rendered prior to

ATOTICE is hereby given, that the NREGISTERS OF SHARES of the

CORPORATION will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 3rd, to THURSDAY, during which period no transfer of Shards the 18th August next (both days inclusive), can be registered.

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

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, July 28, 1878.5

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the Blat October next, will be adjusted by THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE the Company, and no Claims or Alterations

will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Goi,

Hongkong, August 1, 1878,

General Managere,

T`SOCIETY OF THE

UNITED STATES,

HENRY B. HYDE, President, `

nel J. W. ALEXANDER, Vice-Preddent,

SAMUEL Storetary,

steads, English-made Mahogany Ward- robe, Chest of Drawers, Bureau with Glass, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Daven- port, de, da

A COTTAGE PIANO, by LUNAN, Lubeok.

And,

One American COOKING RANGE. Catalogues will be issued, and the whole will be on view on and after Saturday, the 10th Instant

TERMS OF SALE-As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.

Hongkong, August 7, 1878,

NOTICE

FOR SAN FRANCI800,

The A1 American Ship

**JOSEPHUS," ROGERS, Master, will food here for the above Port, and will

quick deapatah.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 22, 1679.

5012

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

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co Hongkong, June 12, 1878.

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MAE Undersigned have received instruc

Hous to sol by PUBLIC AUCTION,

on the Premisse, at Noon, on

TUESDAY,

the 20th of Auguet natt,— All the VALUABLE LAND, HOUSES, &c, &o,, situste at the Port of TAMSUT, FORMOSA, and known as the PAOU SBUN PROPERTY, in TWO LOTS.

Lot 1 Consisting of GODOWNS, DWEL LING HOUSE, GARDENS, STABLING &o, &c.,

Lot 2 a plot of UPLAND GROUND very suitable for building purposes.

For particulars of property, and terms of Bale, apply to

ELLES & Co.,

a120

Tameni, 26tle July, 1878.

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR NOIHOW AND HAIPHONG."

The Steamer

"KARO,"

T. COLLING, Master, will be despatched for the above Ports

on SUNDAY Next, the 11th Instant, at Daylight

For Freight or Passage, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

auli

FOR YOKOHAMA, HIOGO AND

NAGASAKI.

The Steamer

"ALVERTON,"

O. DARNELL, Master, will be. despatched for the above Forts on MONDAY Next, the 12th Instant,

at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

MEYER & Co, Hongkong, August 7, 1878.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

The Steamship

"ARKATOON APOAR,"

FOR HONOLULU, The A 1 French Bark

**MADELEINE"

PEAU, Master, will lead horD for the abaw Port, and will have

quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, August 6, 1878,"

FOR LONDON, The 4 1 British Bark

**MOSS GLEN," CARSON, Manter, will lead here for the above Port, and will

de Kave quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, August 2, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK. The d 1 American Bark

***SILAS FISH," WILLIAMS, Master, will foad here: for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR HAMBURG.

The 3/3 L II American Bark “DIRIGO, vidua STAPLES, Master, will load here. for the above Port, and wil

have quick despatch,

For Froight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00, Hongkong, July 30, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner

CHARLES L. PEARSON," SWAIN, Master, will load here Calls for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The'd 1 Ship

Captain A. B. MACTAVISE, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 18th Insinmediate at 8 o'clock p.m.

For Freight or Page, apply to

DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agerat

Hongkong, August 6, 1878,

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND'

CALCUTTA, P

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK BARCELOV, General Manager, for The Steamship

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS:

HE Ordinary Half Yearly MEETING THE OFFICES of the Undersigned af SHAREHOLDERS will to Heid THE of the Underoan in the Offious of the Company, Olab Ohan

Besides conducting general Exchange to the Premises in DUDDELL STREET, bars, on TUESDAY, August 20th, at 8 F., Business, the Bank discounts local bills, formerly occupied by Hears NORTON & Co. for the purpose of receiving the Report of payable in Hongkong, and makes advances

on approved, Banking Securities.

Present Rate of Discount

for approved short sight soceptances, minimiau 5 % per ADDURE, Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application.

B. H. NALSON, Maneger

Bengkong, August 1, 1876,

Directors, and a Statement of Accounts to su16 30th Jane, 1878,

LANDSTEIN & Co.. Hongkong, July 13, 1878.

DENTAL NOTICE ·

has RETURNED, and is now ready R. ROGERS begs to intimate that he

to Receive Patients at No. 7, AsxvVIENOT

songkang, July 4, 1878.

BRAD

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 6th to the 20th August, both days included. By Order of the Board,

China and Japan,

PRINCIPAL OFFION 190, BROADWAY, NEW YORS,

Surplus................................$ 5,500,000

HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong, China, for the above Company, are prepared to Ascept Riska at greatly reduced rates and upon terms very favourable to the assured.

For fall information and particulars,

OLYPHANT & OB Agenda. Hongkong, January 21, 1976,

JD. GILLIES, apply to

Secretary.

Honghean, July 23, 1878.

**MORAT”- LE PO M. J. BUTOREs, Commander, We will be despatched for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the 18th Inst, at-3 o'clock Afternoon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, August 6, 1878,

FOR AMOY.

A018

The Steamship

”ERMERALDA,” · >CVLIEF, Master, shortly due, will have immediate

despatch for the above Port

For Freight or Famage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agstite, Bengkong, August 7, 1876.

***SIR CHARLES WARIES,” FERNOH, Master, will lead hare dispatch for the above Port, and will have

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & OĞ

Agents.

Hongkong, June 17, 1878.

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark

**ANNIE LORWAY," BENJAMIN GALES, Master, ell load here, and will hate quies

Mange despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Us Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

FOR LONDON, The 41 British Bark

"KENTON,"

CoLVIN, Master, will losd hire, and will have immediate di

spatch for the above Port, For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & CH

Hon Long, Cháo 20, 1874