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With which is incorporated The “Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." VOL. XXXIV. No. 4763 $λ#Aƒ^+LEAF-★ HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1878.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL, "
For Sale.
Intimations,
LORDONA ZARON EL 30, RECENTLY ARRIVED, TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. bog to notify that they have made such Arrange-
Lombard Street. GEORGH
Cornhill, GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Otrous, B. O. BATES, HENDY & Co., Old Jewry, B.C. Samyaz DRAGON & Oo, 100 & 164, Leadenhall Birset,
PARIS AND EUROPE LEON DE HOSHI,
19, Bus Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK:ANDREW WIND, 188, Nai-
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel-
Journe and Sydney Amoriban Forts SAR FRANCISCO and
generally-Bar & BLACK, San Fran- SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SAXLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINSLEN & Co., Manalo, CHINA: Macau, Mesers A. A, DE MELLO & Co. Broatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. FOODAN, HIDEx & Co. Shanghai, LANE CRAWFORD & Co., and KALK WALSH Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- -WORD & COL: Ladie
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
TELCORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL:6,000,000 Dollars. BRIRVE FUND...1,200,000 Dollars
COURT OF DIRECTORS Chairman-E. D. Sassoon, Esq, Deputy Chairman W. H. Foxes, Esq. E. BELIMOS, Esq. ADAM LISD, Eg HLDALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
Hon. W. KESWICK,
W. 8. Youso, Eng.
OBILE MANAGER, Hongkong.THOMAS JACKSON, Eng.
MANAGER,
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Eng. LONDON BANKERE London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED.
AN Current Deposit Account at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum on the daily
0%
balance.
Foz Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
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4 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 transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the shief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerlos, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. of Incorporated by Royal Charter)
ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits,
R 3 months' notico 8% per annum,
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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
****AND****
FOR SALE
now able to Guarantee the PROMPT Execution and that they are
ments in connection with their TAILORING
The Following GOODS Suitable for the present Season have just been received,
EYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH from which an early Selection is requested.
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine 0 K BOURBON WHISKY.
FINEST CHERBOURĠ. BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND.
BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 H, 2 tbs., and 4166.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE- HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE OHICAGO BAGON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.
COD FISH, ò., &s. HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Bizes.
FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.
INDIA HUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING. INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE LIVERT HOSE.
CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.
AMERICAN ASH BOAT-CARS. 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 PIFE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500. the.
F
MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS, FLOUR SIEVES. INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &c., &., &c.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, Hongkong, August 21, 1876,
Intimations.
.8-stag
Published every Evening.
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Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
SALVADORA," LARRINAGA, Master, will be despatched as above on FRI-
THIN BLACK SUPERFINE, for Dress Suits. FANCY BLACK and BLUE CASHMERE, MELTONS, &c., for Morning Suits. DAY Next, the 27th Instant, at Noon, HOME SPUN, FRIEZE, BEAVER, &, for Ulsters. SUPERFINE BEAVER, &o., for Light Overcosts.
HOME SPUN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Suits and Trowserings.
EXTRA THIN TWEEDS and ANGOLA, for Summer Suite and Trovsorings. BLACK, BLUE, and COLOURED SERGES, for Suits, CORDS, STOCKINETTES and CASSIMERES, for Riding Trowsers. UNIFORMS, LACE, BUTTONS, &c., for H. B. M. Navy and U. S, Navy..
BULLOCH LADE'S SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
"S. B. H.," The Finest OLD WHISKY, ever imported.
IRISH CONSTABULARY REVULVERS.
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.
Cork's GOLDEN CLOUD TOBACCO.
Very Fine FRESH APPLES, for Box or per Dozen
BASB'S DRAUGHT ALÉ.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, September 3, 1878... -
HONGKONG RACE FUND.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SUBSCRIBERS to the HONG. KONG RACE FUND will be Held at the CLUB, on THURSDAY, the 3rd October, 1878, at 4 o'clock p.m. By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut. R. A., Clerk of the Couret, Hongkong, September 19, 1878.
NOTICE
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
OTICE is hereby given that the Or- SHAREHOLDERS of the Society will be Held at its Head. Office, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 30th Instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Receiving the Re- cc3port of the Directors, together with State ments of Accounts for the Year 1877, and for the hall-year ending 30th June, 1878.
NOTICE Verly MEETING of the
THE CITY HALL LIBRARY and MUSEUM will be CLOSED to the Public from the 2ND TO THE 30TH SEPTEM- BER 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. DENNIS, Secretary. Hongkong, August, 20, 1878,
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONTS FOR THE YEAR 1877.
SHAREHOLDERS in the above. Com- pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with & List of their Contri GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION buttons for the year ending 81st December
SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.
TOTION is hereby given that the TEN. NOT
DERS for the PRIVILEGE OF PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR ED OPIUM within the Colony for the Term of One, Two, or Three Years from the let of March, 1879, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1838 will be Received
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- at this Office until Noon on MONDAY, the
TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND
23rd September, 1878.
Each Tender should specify the Monthly Payment offered for the period above- mentioned.
£800,000.
£150,000.
The Government does not bind Itself to accept the highest or any Tender.
Should the highest Tender ba. less than
Barbers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND.' THE CITY BANK THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCHz,
grants Drafts on London and the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DI POSITI
ON CURRENT -ÁCOUNTS, 3 per cent, per sanum on the dally balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
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THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE
BANK OF INDIA, LONDON AND CHINA
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.) UNFITAL KOSAČK
The set at the Bankers,
£750,000 2151,560.10
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.!
THE LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.
ATES of Intereat allowed on Fixed
RATES Deposits.
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
64 per cent
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5 per cent 12 Besides conducting general Exchange Borineus, the Bank discounts local bills, payable in Hongkong, and makes advances on approved Banking Securities, Present Bate of Discount....
for approved short sight. Receptances, sizes 8-% per annum. Rated for Advances, according to terms required, may be ascertained on application,
B. E NELSON,
Manager?! Hongkong, August 15, 1878k menté
the sum the Governor thinks a fair price:
last, in order that the proportion of the Net Proffa to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Blat October next will be adjusted
The Transfer BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 30th Instant, both days inclusive.
By O'ler of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Becretary.
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·Bordkong, September 16, 1878.
STORAGE.
4827
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1878. FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Steamer "LOBNE,”
Capt. McOutLoc,' will load here for the above Porte, and will leave this on SATURDAY, the 28th Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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BOP KEEF. Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship
"GLENARTNEY”
shortly expected from Singa- pore, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about SATURDAY, the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & O.. Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
MONTHLY SERVICE.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, -SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus-
tralian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI
The Australasiaa Steam- Navigation Co.'s Steamship "OQEAN,"
Captain EDMUNDSON, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, 'the 8th October, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., Agents, A. 8, N. Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1878,
FOR AMOY.
The Steamship
oc8
*** ESMERALDA,”. Capt. CULLEN, shortly due, will have immediate despatch
TOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE st MODERATE RATES. STORAGE for: KEROSINE in Fireproof Licensed Godown,. if in bulk at exceptionally low charges. SZORAGE for COALS and TIMEEE. GODOWNS for the above Port. on HIRE,
DAVIS & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., "PARIETY STORE,"
No. 12, Queen's Road Central. NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS.
Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE.
by the Company, and no claims or altera-TRON the 1ST OF OCTOBER, tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, August 1, 1876.
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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR
1877.
NHAREHOLDERS in the above: Com-
for the Oplam Farm, His Excellency in Spany are requested to Farnish the
DE EASTLAOKE, will receive bis PATIENTS at bla new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned bas received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
FRIDAY,
ON
Council will grant Licenses direct under Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- the 27th September, 1878, at 2 p.m., at
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farther stops as may be necessary to realise
fair price.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
1X7ITH Reference to the above Notifica
Wdon, it is hereby notified that His
EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR has beer pleased to extend the period up to which TENDERS will be Received to Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd October,
By Command, Bel
J. M-PRICE, Aoting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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RUSSELL & Co., ' Agents. Hongkong, September 25, 1878.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES: PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
YANGTSE," Commandant RAPATEL, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
H. DI POVEY, Agent. Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
NOTICE, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"VOLGA, Commandant. ROLLAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA
An Invoice of CHINESE and JAPANESE WARE, do, comprising:
H. DU POUEY, Porcelain Vases, Bronzes, Ornaments, shortly after the arrival of the next French
Agent Porcelain Dishes and Jara, Tortoise shell Mail from Europe. Ware, Lacquered Cabinets and Boxes, Fans, Trays, So.
tlons for the Year ending 34 button or his Sales Rooxas, Quem NES last, in order that the distribution of TWENTE PER CENE (20 %) of the Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Beturns not rendered prior to the 81st 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, 1678.
DENTAL NOTICE
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Crape Shawls, Scarves and Handker chlefs, Embroidered Caps, &o, &c
TERMS OF SALE-As customary,
J. M.. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, September 24, 1876. $27
PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has received instruc tions to call by Publis Auction,
MONDAY,
R. ROGERS bege to say that he Dintonds VISITING Axor and Foo OKO, leaving Hongkong September 18th,THE and Heturning November ist
Hongkong, August 21, 1678, 01
NOTICE.
the
and after the
the 30th of September, 1878, at Noon, on the Premises, by Order of the Mort
OHINA SUGAR REFINING COMORI I will be IWO CENTS gagee, under a Power of Bale contained
Hongkong, September 6, 1878,
PANY LIMITED
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per Found,
lor House,
#YLE & BAINA
ses
ON and offer ler Soumpay, Manular Hongkong, Sept. 29, 1878.
of the Company's tures will be RESUMED at the REFINERY.
East Point,
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August 28, 1878.
HUTCHING
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS: STORAGE.
begs to announce to the Community of hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, 20, from let October, and frusts that they may despatch. grant him their support.
SBOSWELLINGTON. BTWEET, opposite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 90, 1878.
GODS RECEIVED on STORAGE st Gheap Rates in FIRST-ORASS GODOWNS, ander European supervision and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with golek
METER & Co.,
Proprietors.
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Hongkong, August 29, 1878,
دید
Hongkong, September 21, 1878,
Sailing Vessels,
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Schooner
"NUEVO CONSTANTE" USTANTE, Master, will have immediate despatch as above,
For Freight, do, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1578,
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
in the Dead of Mortgage, all that. PIECE OF PARCEL OF GROUND, with the HOUSES built thereon, situate in Jarding's Barier, and Registered in the Land Office sa Inland Lot No. 308.
For further pardoulars, apply to the Hongkong, September 21, 1878. Undersigned
A. JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
TERMS OF SALEOne-half of the par chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammar, atid the Balance on completion of the Deeds of Transfer All expenses of Transfer to be paid by the Purchaser, Property to be so the risk of the Pur chase from the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Hongkong, Sepistles 26, 1878,
MEYER & Co.
FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooter "JAPAN," Captain OrtMann, will te de. spatched as above on or about End Froxim
For Freight, apply ká.
#80
METER & CO. Hongkong, September 16, 1878.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The A1 British Barque 'OHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Captain PLACE, will load here, and have a quick despatch as
but boven above.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
Hongkong, July 15, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY,"
Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"SUMNER R. MÉAD," DIXON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, August 21, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hougkong, September 14, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
Gro. Core, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Ship
"SIR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO, FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Űo. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"LOTTIE MOORE,”
Hunson, Master, will load here: for the above Port, and will bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Bark
"ALBERT RUSSELL," CARVER, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and wi
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 19, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 41 British Bark
SARAH BELL" Dironevex, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, August 9, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/8 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Elongkong, July 30, 1878.
LAUDATORY NOTICE.
THE Undersigned begs to acknowledge
the kindness andered to a Fessenger YAU AH CHAI by Mr GUARD, the Captain of B. B. "Ulysses," as well as by the Dootor, and First-mate of the same Ship. The said YAU AH CHAU WAS S native of Fukien, who happened to Die by sickness on 30th Ultimo, when on the voyage, next day from Stugapore to Hong. kong. A Coffin was provided by the sad Gentlemen, for whose kind favour we have the honor to present an embroidered Bay as a mark of our gratitude.
WONG KEE TING, LEONG KWAL BG TỪNG
Hongkong, September 24, 1878,
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