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THE

ال

CHINA

Established February, 1845

MAIL.

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

Vox XXXIV. No. 4740. 戴二十月九年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

For Sale.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1878.

Intimations.

LON Dombard Street, G2020 STREET, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to notify that they have made such Arrange-

GEORGE

Cornhill. GORDON & GOTER, Ludgate Girous, E, C. BATES, HETUY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, K,C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 180 154, Teadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE ROANY, Me-19, Rus Menswcur, Paris.

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 183, Na»-

dau Nirect

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & Geron, Mel Bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:—BzáN & BLACK, San Fran- SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATZE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Mania. OHINA:- Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO

cisco,

& Co. KLEUT VAMEBELL & Amay, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Foodlow, BrDei & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, OZAWFORn & Co., and KELLY & Water. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW FORD & Co.

Banks.,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

¡CORPURATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL.................5,000,000 Dollars. Reserva Fundpr..............1,200,000 Dollars,

COURT OF DIRECTORS: Chairman--F, D. SABHOON, Eng. Deputy Chairman-W. H. Fozazs, Esq. E. HELILIOS, Kaq. Adam Lind, Esq. HILDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINING,

Kaq

Esq. W. 8. "YourG, Esq.

-H. HOPPIES, Eng.

Hon. W. KESWICK,

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong.......THOMAS Jackson, Esq,

MANAOZA

Shanghai.......Ewen Cameron, Kaq. LONDON BANEERS, London and County

Bank

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED,

\N ́Ourrent Deposit Account at the rate

ON

****AND***

FOR SALE.

monte in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution of Ordera.

The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Season bave just been received,

STRAWBERRIES. EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.

TEYSBONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.

Very Fine "0. K." BOURBON WHISKY.

FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.

BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 R., 2 tbs., and 4 lbs,

ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.

MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.

COD FISH, &c., &o.. FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.

HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and

FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES,

HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.

INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and -INSERTION, all Sizes.

TUCH'S PATENT PACKING.

THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for. Dress Suits.

Published every Evening.

日六十月八年寅戊

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR BANGKOK.

The Steamship

"MADAGASCAR,"

Tram, Master, will be de- - spatobed for the above Port

FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits, on FRIDAY, the 18th Instant, at 4 p.m. HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &o, for Ulsters. SUPERFINE BEAVER, o., for Light Overcoats.

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HOME SEEN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suite and Trawserings. EXTRA TEN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Sommer Suits and Trowserings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Saits. CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIVERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S. Navy.

BULLOON LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.

"8. B. H." The Finest OLD WHISKY, over Imported.

IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.

Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.

CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agen's. Hongkong, September 11, 1878.

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FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

The British Steamer

.“ PALADIN," Captain PARKER, will load bare for the abové Ports, and will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th Inst.,

SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment, at 2 p.m..

| LAWN TENNIS SETS,

LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS.

VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS..

COPE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.

Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.

Base's DRAUGHT ALE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co..

Hongkong, September 8, 1878.

CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM.

-PANY, LIMITED,

INDIA RUBBER SUOTION and DE SALES of the Company's Manufac N and after 1er SEPTEMBER, RETAIL LIVERY HOSE.

tures will be RESUMED at the KEFINERY.

East Point,

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.

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

ANCHORS, from 25 tbs, up to 18 cwt. Enok.

PERFORATED ZINO SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES,

of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily from 400 tbs. to 2,500 Hos.

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :---

For 3 months, 8 per cont. per annum,

6

12

4 per cent.

5 per cent.

""

LOVAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted en 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, August 16, 1878.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

(Incorporated by Royal Charters --

At 3 months' notice 8% per Annum.

8

4%

21

12

0%

21

D. A. J. CROMBIE,

Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

tf. Hongkong, July 1, 1878. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL:

RESERVE FUBD,..

.... £800,000. £160,000.

Bankeri. THE BANK-OF- ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK, THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

BANK'S BRANCH la HONGKONG

Trants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Earops and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

HATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE POSITE.

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, por annum an the daily balance,

OF FIXED Deposita.

For 8 months, & per cent, per anunn

14

6

12

נו

é per cent,

"

6 per cent.

jal

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

CAPITAL, Daşiş RESERVE FUND,£151,660,10/.

2780,000

Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.

OF

DATES of Interest allowed on Fixed RATES Deposits.

"For 8 months, 2 per cent, per abaum,

4 per cent., 12

6 per cent. H Besides sundooting general Exchange Business, the Bank discounts local billa, payable in Hongkong, and wakes advances on approved Banking Securities,

Present Rate of Discount

for approved short sight soceptances,...sii 5% per annum.

Rates for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application.

H. E. NELSON, Manager. Hongkong, August 1, 1678,

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS.

FLOUR SIEVES.

INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIF BOOTS, &c., &o, &a.

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

FOR SALE.

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

Apply to

D. NOWROJEE,

Hongkong Hotel Hongkong, July 11, 1878.

ti.

Apply to

August 28, 1878.

THE

NOTICE,

#628

HE CITY HALL LIBRARY and MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Publio from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BEE NEXT. Residents wishing to refer to Books In the Library during that period can do so by Application to the Secretary.

By Order,

H. L. DENNYS, Secretary.

· Hongkong, August 20, 1878,

AN

WANTED.

N EUROPEAN BARKEEPER of

some years' Experience, for Boso KONG HOTEL.

Apply to

THE LESSE ES, Hongkong, September 6, 1878.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-

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

AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS

✓

48, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 2, 1878.

B620

MOORE & Co., "VARIETY STORE” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.

NOTICE is hereby given that the TEN- Ge13DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF

PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR- LED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Yests from the lat of March, 1879, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858 will be Received at this Office unții Noon on MONDAY, the 23rd September, 1878.

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

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

S

(HAREHOLDERS in the above Com FOR SALE.

pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri YOKE and TAR in Quantities to salt butloos for the year ending 31st December Purchasers, at CHEAP RATES. last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 81st October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altern-Section 3 of the Ordinance, and take such se19tions will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

GAS COMPANY, West Point. Dongkong, June 19, 1875,

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ELEGANT AMERICAN-MADE HOUSE. HOLD FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, GLASS WARE, FLATED WARE,

&o.,

&0.,

&o.

Should the bighest Tender be less than the sum the Governor thicks a fair price for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in Council will grant Licenses direct under

further steps as may be necessary to realize a fair price.

By Command,

nol

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

-Hongkong, Angust 21, 1878.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--

Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONCS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- the

ITH Reference to the above. Notifion-

For Freight or Passage, apply to..

HOP KEE Hongkong, September 10, 1378.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY. The Spanish Steamer *EMUY,"

ze10

BLANCO, Master, expected here on the 18th Instant, will have immediate despatch as above.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Rongkong, September 11, 1878,

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, The Steamship

"RESPERIA," PAULSEN, Master, will be de- epatched on or about the 16th

September.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Aginta

Hongkong, August 20, 1878.

FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT). The Steamship

"SOUN-LEE," shortly expected from Singa- pore, will have quick despatob as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 1878,

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

"TANAIS," Commandant DE LA MARCELLE, will be despatched for YOKO. HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe,

H. DU POUEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 7, 1878.

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

TIGRE," Commandant Loaxe, will be despatched for SHANGHAI

Wtion, it is hereby notifed that Bis shortly after her arrival from Europe.

EXCELLENOY THE GOVERNOR has been pleased to extend the period up to which

THE Undersigned bas received Instruc-ode or the Year End of tst ContribuWEDNESDAY, the 23rd October.

tions to sell by Public Auction,

OK

MONDAY,

the 16th September, 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 61, Wyndham Street,

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising:---

American-made Walnut Drawing-room Saite, Covered in Coffea and Maroon Rep. Blackwood Carved Marble-top Centre Table, Oil Palutings, Engravings, Chromos, Chimney Glasses, Bronzes, and Ornamente.

Bronze Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Hearth Rugs.

American-made Walant Dining-room Suite, Covered in Grean Leather Ame rican-made Walnut Music Stands

American-made Walaus Extension Dining Table Bideboard, with Glass,

American-made Walnut Marble top

Glassware, Plated Ware, and Clocks.

Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, American made Walnut Double Bed stead, Writing Desk, and Glass Bookcase. American-made Walnut Marble-top Buffet with Glass and Marble top Tables.

One American Cooking Range.

&c., .... Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Saturday, the 14th Instant:

TERMS OF SALE--As customary.

J, M. ARMSTRONG, - Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 10, 1878. *

ending 31st

By Command,

last, in order that the distribution of

J. M. PRICE, TWENTY PER CENT (30%) of the

Acting Colonial Secretary, Profits reserved for Contributors may be Coloufal Secretary's Office, arranged, Returns not rendered prior to

Hongkong, September 6, 1878. the 31st October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

nel No. 168.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CHINA SEA.

FOODHOW DISTRICT, No. 3, TOTICE is hereby gives that the HALF. NOVICE ROCK BEACON, Situated in the River Min 2 miles N.N.E. of the Mingan Pass, will be taken down and He- built

A BOAT will be Stationed a short dis the completion of the work: a Red Flag tance to the Westward of this danger, until

will be down at the Mast-head during the Day, and a Red Light exhibited at Night! from Sanset to Sunrisa,

O. BANNEN, Comitissioner of Customa CUSTOM HOUSE,

Foochow, September 8, 1878, 4918

DENTAL NOMCE:

R. ROGERS begs to say that he Dinda VISITING Afroy and Foo. CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Boturning November 1st,

nongkong, "Angust 21, 1678.

T

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. THE Following Nozioz To Mantxeas is published for general information.

By-Command,

J. M. PRICE,

· Aeting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 10th August, 1878.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. Notion is hereby given that a dangerous rocky patch exists in the fairway into Mirs The following Magnetic bearings are from Bay,

Fung Headunud. 16° W. South end of Basalt Island,.N. 87° W. East Ninepin Rock and

It

Bouth part of South † S. 85a W, Ninepia in line,........ North-east Head Tamkau..........6. 25° W. This patch, about 40 feet long by 30 feet broad, extends in a North-east direction with 8 fathoms of water on it at low water springs and 15 fathoms close to.

J. DIXON, Staff Commander, RN, E, M. 8. Vistor Emanuel

Hongkong, 7th August, 1878,

H, DU POVEY,

Agent,

Hongkong, September 7, 1878.

FOR LONDON..

The Steamship

"STRATHLEVEN,"

Captain PEARSON, will be de spatched as above on or about

the 18th September.

The Strathleten has Superior Accommo- dation for First-class Passengers.

For Freight or Paraage, apply to

DAVIS & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, August 29, 1878.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The A 1 British Barque 'CHARLOTTE ANDREWS? Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatob as #bove.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co Hongkong, July 16, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 1 British Barque

ATHENE FINDLAY, Master, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load at this for the above Port, and have quick despatol. For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1878

PRICE, $24 PER ÅNNUM. ›

shipping.

Sailing Vessels:

FOR LONDON.

The 8/3 L 1, C. Biltlih Ship

BERTIG BIGLOWA FERGUSON, Master, will" load here and have quick despatók,

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & O

Hongkong, August 13, 1878.

FOR PORTLAND. The A1 American Ship

"OENTENNIAL”

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

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co

Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK. The A 1 American Ship

“SUMNER B. MĦAD,” DIXON, Master, will load hard! for the above Port, add' wit

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 21, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK.

The

American Bark LUTTIE, MOORE "HA Hudson, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Çə, Hongkong, August 19, 1878. --

Winter

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark th

"ALBERT RUSSELL,” CARVER, Master, will load here: for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

i-

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 0%.. Hongkong, August 19, 1878,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 41 Britisb-Barkande

"SARAH BELL" TATOREUEN, Master, will load I for the above Port, and will

bave quick despatch-

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ca Bongkong, Anguat 0, 1878.

FOR HONOLULU. The A1 French Bark:

"MADELEINE,"

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

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ü,

Hongkong, August 6, 1878,

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark

"MOSS GLEN"

CARSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wit

bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co.

Hongkong, August 2, 1878,"

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark

"SILAS FISH," WILLIAMS, Master, will land hora 17 for the above Port, and will have

quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR HAMBURG. Yun

The 8/3 L II American Barkeepin

"DIRIGO."

STAPLES, Master, will load here: for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to`

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

FOR SAN FRANÇIHOO.

The 41 Ship "BIR OHARLES NAPIER,” FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight or Paneage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORK & Co, Agents.

Hongkong, June 17, 1878.

SAILOR'S HOME.

NY Cast-off CLOTHING, Books, or at the Ballor's Home, West Point,

Hongkong, July 25, 1878,

AFAre will be thankfully received

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