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CHINA

Established

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February, · 1948

MAIL.

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

¤ÃƒɅ+tHAT-✯ HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1878,

VOL. XXXIV. No. 4738.

*AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. *AGENTS

LONDON :--F, Atoan; 8, Clement's Lanej

For Sale.

Lombard Street. GEORGE ETREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,

Cornhill, GORDON & Goran, Ludgate

Otrous, E. C. BATES, HENDY & CO.,

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

Co., 160 & 164, Deadenhall Streat,"

-- (INY* ----

FOR SALE.

EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH

PARIS AND EUROPE-LEON DE ROSNY, I STRAWBERRIES.

†18, Rus Monetour, Paris,

تو

NEW YORK-Andesw Word, 188, Naz-

ant Street,

:

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & Goron, Mal Bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :---BEAT & BLACK, San Fran-

elaco.

-TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS.

French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.

Very Fino "0. K2" BOURBON WHISKY.

FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.

BUSOK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH

BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 fb., 2 Iba., and 4 lbs.

ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES,

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:---BAYUB & Co., Square, Singapore. O. HEINEZEN & Co., "Manta. CHINA:-Macao, Mesura A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Bwatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Footho, Hapex & Co. Bhanghai. LANN, ÓRAWFozn & Co., and KILLY | and HAMS. * Watan, Yokohama, Lane, GraW» FORD"& Co.

Banks.

Intimations.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bog to notify that they have made such Arrange- monts in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are

now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution of Orders.

"The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Season have just been received, from which an early Selection is requested.

THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suite.

日八初月八年寅戊

Shipping.

Steamers.

MONTHLY SERVICE.

FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, CALLING AT PORT DARWIN,

FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. If aufficient Inducement offers, and taking

HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &o., for Ulsters.

SUPERFINE BEAVER, &o., for Light Overcoats.

HOME SPUN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suits and Trowgerings.

EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Suits and Trowseringe. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suits. 'CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsare. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B, M, Navy and U. S. Navy,

BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.

*S. B. H.," The Flasst OLD WHISKY, ever imported.

IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.

Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.

CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.

SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment.

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO · BACON |

MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, LAWN TENNIS SETS. in Kits.

COD FISH, &o,, &c.

HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING|FINE LANES, Assorted Sizes.

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. BESERVE FUND,1,200,000 Dollars,

GOBET OF DIRECTORË,

Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.

E.E. BELILIOS, Esq, | Adam Lind, Esq.

ELDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REIRDES,

我啦。

E. HOPPIES, Esq. W. 8. "Youro, Esq. Hon. W. KisWICE.

CHIEF MANAOZE. Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER

Shanghai,...........EWER CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEBS.-London and County

Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

N Current Deposit, Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally

ON

balance.

For Fixed Deposito~~

For 3 months, :3 per cent. per annum.

:6

12

11

4 per cent. "

12

#

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 obfef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, Chins and Japan.

TJACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1878.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, (Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

R

ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits. At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum,

6

4%

"

12

#7

2)

31

6%

D. A. J. OROMBIE,

16.

Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAZkien

£800,000. RESERVE FUND £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 Chief Commerolal places in Europe and the A Esat buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange; and conducta all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

BATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-

FOSITS.

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per santin on the daily balance,

OF FIXED DEroats.

For 8 months, 3 per cent, per KUNQID.

B

13

"

à per cent

21

14

"

B per cent.

"

jal

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE

BANK OF INDIA, LONDON

AND CHINA.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

CAPITAL,

RESERVÉ FUED,.

£750,000 ..£161,300.10/

Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE LONDON JOINT STOOK BANK.

DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed RATE

Deposits,

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,

4 per cent.

14 ô per cent. Besides conducting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local Bilib, payable in Hongkong, and makes advatices on approved Banking Securities.

Prezent Rate of Discount

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

A. H. NELSON, Manager.

Hongkong, August 1, 1878,

FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.___

HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT | NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Ngmbere.

INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.

TUCK'S PATENT PACKING. INDIA RUBBER SUOTION and DE. LIVERY HOSE.

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.

AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.

ANCHORS, from 25 lbs, up to 18 owt. Each.

PERFORATED ZINC SHEETS. TINMAN's and PLUMBER's SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD, FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM

from 400 lbs. to 2,500 lbs.

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS, FLOUR SIEVES.

LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS.

VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.

COFE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.

Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.

BASS'S DRAUGHT ALÉ.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co

Hongkong, September 8, 1878.

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

AND JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, OHARTS AND BOOKS,

46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1878.

5e20

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM. -PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

SCALES, | CUHAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undoraigned with a List of their Contri buttons for the year ending Blat December last, in order that the proportion of the Net INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP Profits to be reserved for Contribut`re may BOOTS, &c., &c., &c.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, Hongkong, August 21, 1878.

CHINA SUGAR REFINING

OOMPANY, LIMITED M

THIS REFINERY MANUFACTURES

TOAF SUGAR, (in 5, 10, and 15 Bx.

LATES

CUT LOAF SUGAR

CUBE SUGAR (Lyle's Patent) CRYSTALIZED SUGAR, mark C. S. E. (In diamond) 4 11II*.

Fine WHITE SUGAR, mark C. 8. B. (lu diamond) A III.

Medium WHITE SUGAR, mark C. S. R. (in diamond) A 11*.

Fine YELLOW SUGAR, mark 0, 8. R. (in diamond) 4 IL

COFFEE SUGAR, mark C. 8. R. (in diamond) BL

GOLDEN BYRUP, SYRUP, and MOLASSES,

SPIRITS OF WINE and LAMP SPIRIT. RUM, 45, 30o, O. P., and Naval. ANIMAL CHARCOAL and DUST. AMMONIACAL LIQUOR, from Bones, BONE TAR (a preventive of white ants.) ROUGH BONE TALLOW.

Packed in Quantities and Packages to suif}

Customers,

Particulars and Prices on application to

THE MANAGER,

CHINA BUGAN REFINING CO., LIMITED,

Bart Point,

*....

March 6, 1878.

Ex

Hongkong.

465

FOR SALEL

Elizabeth Childa," THE GENUINE APOLLINARIS WATER:

In Cases of 50 large Stone Bottles, 80 per Case,

In Cases of 50 small Stone Bottles,

$64 per Car.

Ex Steamship "Ada"

TIVOLI BEER

In Cases of 8 deron White Pint Bottles, $18 per Oase,

WIELER & Co.

Hongkong, August 8, 1878

FOR SA L E.

AE Steam Launch KATE," at present lying in this Harbour; carries about 12 Persons in Cabin; consumes é anta. Coal per 24 hours..

The Steam Launch "FLORA - MACH

DONALD," at present engaged as a Tug

at Tientuloj carries 60. to 83 tozs Cargo í when not towing steams 7 knots, and non- sumes 8 tona Coal por 26 hours Bunker Capacity 16 tons.

Apply to

LINSTEAD & Co. Hongkong, September 8, 1878. to10

FOR SALE, YOKE and TAR la Quantities to suit

Furchasers, at CHEAP RATES,

Apply to

GAS COMPANY, West Point, Dongkong, Jans 10, 1870.

0010

be arranged. Returns not 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. GOUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

2.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

THE Following Norton to MARINERS

Tis published for general information.

By Commands M PRICE,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 10th August, 1878.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. Notice is hereby given that a dangerous rocky patch exists in the fairway into Mira Bay,

It

The following Magnetiu bearings are from

N. 16" W. Fung Head... Sonth end of Basalt Island,,N. 87 W. East Ninepin Rock and

South part of South S. 55 W. Ninepin in line,

North-east Head Tamkati,.......§. 25° W. This patch, about 40 feet long by 30 feet broad, extends in a North-east direction nol with 8 fatboms of water on it at low water

springs and 15 fathoms close to.

Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.`

ÁDJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAB 1877.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com

J. DIXON, Staff Commander, R.N.

6017

H. M. 8. Vidor Emantel,

Hongkong, 7th August, 1878,

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.

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 of TWENTY PER CENT. (20%) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or AlterationsNDERS for the PRIVILEGE OF will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878,

TH

nol

NOTICE THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Public from the 2D TO THE SOZE SEPTEM- BER NEXT. Residents wishing to refer to Books in the Library during that period Dan do so by Application to the Secretary,

By Order,

E. L. DENNYS, Bearetary. Hongkong, August 20, 1878,

CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM, PANY, LIMITED,

and after 1st SEPTEMBER, RETAIL SALES of the Company & Manufac tures will be Resumen at the REFINERY.

East Point,

August 28, 1878.

1

Be28

· LOSE. WHITE FOX TERRIER BLUT

A with Brown uncut Bars, answore to

sue Name of "ROSE.”

to the Undersigned, will be anbstantially The Finder, on Returning the Animal

KEWARDED, N

ALEXANDER LEVY,

At Messrs LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, August 80, 1878,

6e6

HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE

is hereby given that the THIN-

PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR- RD OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Years from the 1st of March, 1879, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 3868 will be Received at this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878.

Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above mentioned. 9.5

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender.

Should the highest Tender be less than the suma the Governor thinka'a fair price for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in Ooundl will grant Lissues direct under Section B of the Ordinanco, and teke such further stops as may be necesary to realize a fair price. Our pecca

By Command,

J. M. PRICE, Beting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, August 21, 1878

DENTAL NOTICE....

\R. ROGERS begs to say that he

DROGEFISITING Alto and. Foo

baot, leaving Hongkong September 18th, and Returning November 1st.

Hongkonx, August 21, 1878.

Auctions

PUBLIO AUCTION.

(ILE' Undemigned will sell by Public Amotion 16 Mesars Dopotas LAPRATE & Co.'s Godowns, on

THURSDAY,

the 8th Instant, 1878" at Noon,- 42 Baler Bombay COTTON YARN,

Ex Strs. "China," and "1

*Kashgar."

GER, I FIRST-CLASS More or less damaged by sea water.)

OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at

GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WEARS, on favorable. Terms, with quick. despatch.

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors

no18

Hongkong, August 22, 1879.

(On account of the concerned.)

• › TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at TAMAU

EN. MODT, glas viductioneer. Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

Cargo and Passengers for all Austra lasian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA AND FIJL

The Australasian Steam Navigation Co.'s Chartered Steamship.

"MECCA,"

A, MOF, MORNEY, Commander, will be de- spatched as above on THURSDAY, the 6th Proximo, at Noon..

For Freight or Pässago, apply to

GEO. R-STEVENS & Co., Agents, A. S. N. Co.

Hongkong, August 28, 1878,

FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship

GLENBINLAS,"

кеб

Captain WILCOX, will be de Mispatched for the above Ports

on THURSDAY, the 5th Inst, at Noon.

For Freight or Passaga, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

веб

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.

од

The Steamship

**KWANGTUNG."

Capt. PUNCHAED, will be de las epatched for the above Porta HURSDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Pazzage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

FOR HOIHOW. The Steamship

"ALBAY,"

Capt. F. ASHTON, will be do spatched for the above Port | on THURSDAY, the 5th Instant, at 2 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS ZAPRAIK & 00. Hongkong, September 2, 1878. 866

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling off the usual Coast Parts, and taking through Cargo and Passengers

for New Zealand.)

The Beatern and Australlan Mall Co.'s Steamer

"MENMUIR," Captain DARKE, will be de spatched as above on FRIDAY, the 6th September, at Noon,

For Freight or Passago, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 27, 1878.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. The Steamship

Bet

"HESPERIA," PADISEN, Master, will be de spatched on or about the 15th

September,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

* SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, August 29, 1878.

FOR LONDON,

The Steamship

"MIKADO,"

Captain BaBay, expected here on the 2nd Proximo, and

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUAL

Shipping Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON,...

The 3/3 L. L L. British Ship

*BERTIE BIGLOT " FERGUSON, Master, will load here and have quick despatch." For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co., Hongkong, August 13, 1878.

FOR PORTLAND, LAUFERENC The A1 American Shipka

CENTENNIAL”U

BEAESE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and have

quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & On Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 American Ship

"SUMNER R. MEADY Dixon, Master, will load here." for the above Port, and w

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

"JOSEPHUS,

ROGERS, Master, will load hers for the above Part, and will

bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

BUSSELL & Coi Hongkong, July 22, 1878.

FOR CALLAO. The 41 British Ship

1510)

"ARABIA," KLARNFORTH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 28, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A 1. American Bark

"LOTTIE MOORE," Hunson, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

havo quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Do. Hongkong, August 19, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark.

ALBERT RUSSELL" CARVER, Maater, will load hers for the above Port, and wis

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ø, „ Hongkong, August 13, 1878,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO," The A 1 British Bark-

"SARAH BELL," DITHEVEN, Master, will load. for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Froight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CL Hongkong, August 9, 1878,

having the greater portion of ber Cargo quick engaged, whil have Immediats despatch as

above.

The Mikado has Good Accommodation for First-class Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, August 26, 1878.

If

FOR LONDON, The Steamship

STRATHLEVEN," Captain Pearson, will be de opatched as above on or about

the 18th September.

The Strathleten has Superior Accommo dation for Fizat-class Passengers,

For Freight or Pazosgej apply to

DAVIS & Co., Agenta.

Hongkong, August 29, 1872.

Sailing Vessels. FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A1 British Barque

CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain Prace, will load here, end have a quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

ROSARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK..

The 41 British Barque

ATHENE FINDLAY, Master, having the grenser portion of her Cargo ongaged, will lead at this for the above Port, and have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

POLYPHANT- & Üs. Hongkong, August 18, 1878,

#515

0,740

FOR HONOLULU, The AI French Bark

“MADELEINE," PATEAU, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON. The 1 British. Bark

**MOSS GLEN"

CARZON, Master, will load Hers for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, August 2, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark

SILAB FISH,"

WILLIAMS, Master, will ford bere for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.

E

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ɑs Eoaghong, July 80, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG.

The 3/3 L II American Bark

DIRIGO."

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

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, GATIM

The A1 Ship

"SIR CHARLES NAPIER FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will harE immediate despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CON

Agenti

Hongkong, June 17, 1578,