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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

VOL. XXXIV. No. 4742.

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL,

+AFATLĦAT-

For Sale.

LONDONbard of SEX, 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED,

Street. GEORGE

Cornhill. GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgats Girous, B, C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 184. Feadenhall Streat. PARIS AND EUROPE:LEOS DE ROSNY,

19, Rue Monmour, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas

sau Strant.

Kisco

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--AND--

FOR SALE.

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Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

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

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1878.

Intimations.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bog to notify that they have made such Arrange-

monta in connection with their TAILORING DEPARTMENT, that they are now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Excention of Orders.

The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Senson have just been received,

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

STRAWBERRIES.

TETSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. Franch JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH.

WHISKY.

Very Fine 0. K" BOURBON

FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE FOUND,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON É GOWN, Mei- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BYAN & BLACK, San Fran- SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINÄZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:- Macao, Mears A. A, DE MELLO & Co. Basé, CAMPBELL & UU. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow Beper & Co. Bhanghai, LAVE, CRAWPDen & Co., and Kixxy

WALEH. Yokohama, LATE, ORAW-end HAMS. FORD & Co.

Hanko,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-F..D. SASSOON, Faq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. ER, BELILIOS, Esq. ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINORS,

Esq.

EBO W. 8. Youre, Esq,

H. HOPPIUS, Esq.

Hon. W. KESWICK,

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong...Thomas Jacerox, Esq.

MANAGER.

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

ON

Bank;---

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

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

balance.

For Fixed Deposita

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,

#

**

12

per cent,

"

30

5 per cent.

LOCAL BILLA DIB00UNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafii, 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' Road East, Bongkong, August 16, 1878.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

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

HOLD STORES.

ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE-

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON

MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits:

COD FISH, &c; &o. HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes,

FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.

HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers..

INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.

TUCK'S PATENT PACKING.

INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE LIVERY HOSE.

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.

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

Each,

ANCHORS, from 28 ibs, up to 18 cwt.

PERFORATED. ZINC SHEETS. TINHAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD FIPE, and SHEET LEAD. from 400 ths. to 2,600 lbs.

FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS.

FLOUR SIEVES.

SCALES,

1224]:== DUO

ЛАГ

INDIA BUDDEN BOOTS, &., &o., &o.

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

FOR SALE.

TWO AMERIVAN and One ENGLISE

Second-hand BILLIARD TABLES, with BALLM, CUES, LAMPS, &c, Complete.

Apply to

D. NOWROJEE,

Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, July 11, 1878.

FOR SALE.

tf.

RATES of Interest allowed on Papoua. COKE and Tre, to us into sult

At months' 8% per Annum.

6

*1

27

4%

12

6%

"

"

D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.

Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

tf.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-

TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL.......

RESERVE FUND2.....

Bankers

£800,000. £160,000.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG

grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Businers.

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE

FOSITS.

On CUBREKT ÁOUNTS, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.

OX FIXED DEPOSITS.

For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annum.

8.

"

&

要

per cent,

"

#12

" 5 per cent.

Jal

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.) CAPITAL

£750,000 EXSERVE FUND. .......£151,660,10/

Bankera

THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.

DATES of Interest allowed on Fized Deposits.

RAT

6:

31

P

4 per cent.is

J

Purchasers, at CHEAP RATES. Apply to

GAS COMPANY, West Point.

5619

Rongkong, June 19, 1878..

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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

.&O., &0.,

&c.

THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suits.

日八十月八年寅戊---

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOUCHOW, The Steamship

"YESSO,"

Capt. S. Asaror, will ho de- spatched for the above Ports

FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. on MONDAY, the 16th Instant, at Noon. HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &c., for. Ulsters.

SUPERFINE BEAVER, 40., for Light Overcoats.

HOME SPUN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suits and Trowserings.

EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Snita and Trowserings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suits,

CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERÉS, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c,, for H. B. M. Navy and U. 9. Navy

BULLOCH LABE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY,

8. B. H.," The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.

IRISH CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS,

Extra Finest ISIGNY BUTTER.

CHARCOAL and SPONGE FILTERS.

SILBER LAMPS for Kerosine, in large assortment.

LAWN TENNIS SETS.

LADIES' GARDEN TOOLS.

VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.

COFE'S GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.

Vory Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen.

BABB'S DRAUGHT ALE.

LANE, CRAWFORD &

Hongkong, September 8, 1878. CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM

PANY, LIMITED.

SALES of the Company's Manufac N and after 1st SEPTEMBER, RETAIL tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY.

Hast Point,

#628

August 28, 1878.

NOTICE. THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and

MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Public from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BEB 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 29, 1878.

CHINA FIRË INSURANCE COM.

PANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

1877.

SHARK Pequested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri.

| HAREHOLDERS in the above Com.

butions for the year ending 31st December laat, 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 altera.. tions will be subsequently admitted.

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

AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS,

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

48 20

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

A

SAILOR'S HOME,

NY Cast-off CLOTHING, Books, or Papers will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Home, West Point.

Hongkong, July 25, 1878.

Entertainment.

THEATRE

ROYAL,

OITY HALD,

HONGKONG,

THIS EVENING, September 14th, 1878.

HE ROYAL ENGLISH 201 THE

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS YOR THE YEAR 1877.

SE

CHAREHOLDERS in the above 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 of TWENTY PER CEST (20 %) of the Profits reserved for Contributora may be

THE Undersigned has received instruc-arranged. Returns not rendered prior to

tions to sell by Public Auction,

ON

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 Suite, Covered in Coffee and Maroon Rep. Blackwood Carved Marble-top Centre. Table, Oil Paintings, Engravings, Chromos, Chimney Glasses, Bronzes, and Ornamenta.

Brouze Gasaliera and Gar Brackets, Hearth Ruga.

American-made Walnut Dining-room Suite, Covered in Green Leather Ame rican-made Walnut Musle Stand.

American-made Walnut Extension Dining Table,"

American-made Walnut Marble-top Sideboard, with Glasa,

Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware, Plated Ware, and Clocks. For 8 months, 2 per cent, per annum,” American made Walnut Double Bad- stead, Writing Deak, and Glass Bookosse, B per cent.

IAmerican made Walnut Marble-top. Besides conducting general ExchangeBuffet with Glass and Marble-top Tables. Bhalness, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and makes advanoss on approved Banking Securities,

Present Rate of Discount

for approved short sight

acceptances, reunirei .....8% per annum. Rates for Advances, according to termin required, may be ascertained on application.

E. H. NELSON, Manager, Menghong, August 1, 1878,

One American Cooking Range.

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.

$16

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

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CHINA SEA.

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Foot HOW DISTRICT, No. 3,

AND

OPERA

OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

K818

· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 12, 1878.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.) The Steamship

"ALBAY,"

Capt. F. Asxros, will be de apatched for the above Port

on MONDAY, the 16th Inatant, at Noon."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 13, 1879. “ #010

FOR MANILA,

The Steamship

"ESMERALDA,"

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

on MONDAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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

so16

FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"SOMERSET," Captain L GREEN, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY Next, the 17th Instant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.

se17

Hongkong, September 12, 1878.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

"PALADIN,

Captain PARKER, will load here for the above Ports, and will leave on THURSDAY, the 19th fast, at 2 p.m.

3019

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE Hongkong, September 10, 1878.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. Tho Steamship

September.

"HESPERIA,”

·PAULSEN, Master, will be de- spatched on or about the 15th

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 29, 1878,

FOR LONDON. The Steamship

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

THIS EVENING, the 20th September.

(SATURDAY), September 14th, 1878.

WILL BE FRODUCED

DONIZETTI'S MILITARY OPERA, "THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT,

CAST OF CHARACTERS : Sergeant Sulpias.................Me H. VEENON. Tonio.......

.Mr J. ROLLINGS. Hortensius......Mr HODION. Duke de Grandiête...Mr HAGEMANN,

no1 Corporal.......... .Mr GLADSTONE,

Duchess.............Misa B. DRALGAE, Marcbioness...MIN A. Draegar. MARIE AN

Miss ELOLA MAY, Soldiers, &o.

NOTICE is bereby given that the HALF.

TIDE ROCK BEACON, situated in the River Min 2 miles NNE., of the Mingan Pass, will be taken down and Re- built.

A BOAT will be Stationed a short dis the completion of the work: a ked Flag tance to the Westward of this danger, until will be flown at the Mast-head during the Day, and a Red Light exhibited at Night

from Sunnat to Suarise.

C. BANNEN, Commissioner of Customs. CUSTOM HOUSE,

Foochow, September 5, 1878.

DENTAL NOTICE,

to18

R. ROGERS begs to say that he

DURING THE EVENING

MISS CLARA STANLEY will perform, for the first time,

4

VIOLIN SOLO.

Tickets to be had and Seata secured at Messrs KRUSE & Co.'s, where Plan of the Theatro may be seeU.

No Advands in the Pricos

PRICES OF ADMISSION ; Dress Circle or Orkestra,

Stalls....

Two DOLLARS, Pit

ONE DOLLAR

Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlezon

CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 16th, cannot be admitted. and Returning November 1st.

Hongkong, August 31, 1878,

The Strathleven bas Superior Accommo dation for First-olass Passengers,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVIS & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, August 20, 1878.

FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT), The Steamship

SHUN-LEE," shortly expected from Singa pore, will have quick despatch aa 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 YOKO4 HAMA shortly after the arrival of the next; French Mall from Europe,

H. DO POUBY, Agent. Hongkong; September 7, 1878. `

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

"TIGRE," Commandant LORNIER, will be despatched for BHANGHAI shortly after her arrivel from Barogs,

H. DU POUEY, Agent.

Hongkong, September ¿é, 1878. - sel Hongkong, September 7, 1878.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Sailing. Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,

The 1 British Barque" CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will load here, and bave a quick despatch an above.

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1878.

FOR LONDON, The 3/3 L. I. L. British Ship

BERTIE BIGLOW" FEROCION, Master, will load here and have quick despatob,

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co.

Bongkong, Angust 12, 1878.

FOR PORTLAND.' The A1 American Ship

"CENTENNIAL,"

BEARSE, Master, will load here. Sa for the above Port, and have quiok despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Coi Hongkong, September 2, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Shia

"SUMNER R. MĦAD," DIXON, Master, will load hura for the above. Port, and will

have quick despatol.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 21, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark

LOTTIE MOORE," HUDSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

**Tight apply to dr

VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A 1 American Bark

ALBERT RUSSELL," CARVER, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch..

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 4 1 British Bark

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

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cɑ. Bongkong, August 9, 1878.

FOR BONOLULU, The A1 French Bark

"MADELEINE,"

>PATEAU, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDÜRN & 0%, Hongkong, August 6, 1878.

FOR LONDON, The 4-1-British Bark --- *MOSS-GLEN;"·

CARSON, Master, will load hete for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongjong, August-2, 1878,

FOR HAMBURG,

The 8/9 L II American Batk

"DIRIGO," “Stafzes, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch...

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O«,

· Hongkong, July 30, 1878,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 Ship

"STR CHARLES NÄPIER” FERNUH, Master, will load here: for the above Port, and will havE- immediate despatch.

For Freight or Fantage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON

Agents

Hongkong, June 17, 1879,