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THE

CHINA

Batablished February, 1848

MAIL.

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

Voz. XXXIV. No.47.72. 就九十月十年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FUN THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON:---F. ALGLE, 8, Clement's Lung,

for sale.

--- AND ----

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 80, RECENTLY ARRIVED, Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Ludgata Oirour, E. C. BATES, HANDY & Co., 4. Old Jawry, E.G. SAMUEL DRAUGH É Co., 150 & 184, Leadenhall Btresi, PARIS AND EUROPE:-LION DE RONT,

19, Rue Monsieur Paris

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nas-

sau Street,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA; AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTUE, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO0 and American Ports

generally :——Braw & Black, San Fran

01150.

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE & Co., Bquars, Singapore, C. HEINEZEN & Co., "Manila.

CHINA:Masao, Messrs A. A, DE MELLO

FOR SALE.

MEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH

STRAWBERRIES.

TEXSSONNEAU's ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS and JELLIES. MACASSAR RED FISH. Very Fine "O, K". BOURBON WHISKY,

FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES OF ONE POUND.

BUSCK & Co.'s SELECTED DANISH BUTTER, Season 1878, in Tins of 1 lb., 3 lbs., and 4 lbs.

ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE.

and HAMS.

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON

& Co. Sale, CAMEBELS & HOLD STORES. Amoy, WILBOX, NICHOLLE & Co. Foochow He & Co. Shanghai, LAWN, ÜRAWFORD & Co., and KiLLY & WALEE, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW» YOUD & Co.

Banke.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-E, D. SASSOON, Eeq. Deputy Chairman-W, H, Fonses, Esq. ER, BELILIOS, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM KEINERA,

Esq.

Bug.

H. HOFPIUS, Esq. W. S. Youxo, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,

CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong......Thomas Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER,

Shanghai.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,—London and County Bank

ON

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate of 3 per pant. per annum on the daily

balance,

For Fixed Deposits:-

For 3 months, 3 per cont. per annum.

6

"

12

4 per cent.

32

**

6 per cent.

LOCAL BILLS Discounted.

MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits.

COD FISH, &C., &0.

HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes.

FROST BRO'S BEST ENGLISH WHITE LINES.

HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbors.

INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes,

TUOK'S PATENT PACKING. INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE LIVERY HOSE.

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING,

AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARSTM ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN GABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.

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

PERFORATED ZING SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 lbs. to 2,500 fbs.

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS.. FLOUR SIEVES. INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP BOOTS, &c., &o., &c.

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

FOR SALE,

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1878.

For Sale.

BI LATE

ARR

IL

ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.

BASS'S DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Conditioni

PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.

LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS.

ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.

MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK."

IS.

Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES.

POCKET KNIVES.

THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.

SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.

CHABLIS, in Piats.

TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lougths.

FRIEZES, for Ulsters.

WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.

CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latest Edition.

KEILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.

KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.

DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF REFERENCE.

TODDY KETTLES.

SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY.

BADDLERY.

SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.

GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS. NEW SEASON'S APPLES.

THE NEWEST NOVELS.

RED HEART RUM.

SHOOTING BOOTS.

日四十月九年寅戊

Intimations.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

H. E. SIE AзTaul Kennedy, H. E. Án- MIRAL ALFBED P. RYDER, AND TO H. LA THE UBAND DUKE ALEXIS OF BUSBLA

THE Spacious Premises being built espe-

THE

otally for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Day in Open from 8 o'Olook a.m. until 5 o'Clook p.m., under the personal Management of. D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties.-

ENLARGEMENTS

AND

REDUCTIONS.

In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges. STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opponite The Hongkong Hotel

Hongkong, September 10, 1878,

FOUND.

PRICE, $24 FER ÁNNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON,

The 3/3 L 11 German Bark

"PANDUR,

A JANSEN, Master, will load here and have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG. The German Schooner "JAPAN,"

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

22nd Proximo,

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, September 16, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 4.1 British Bark

**ADA MELMORE," Captain SEWELL, will load here for the above Port, and will

SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. A AULES, Silver Mousted; which were base quick deepatol.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, October 18, 1878.

Intimations.

HONGKONG RACES, 1879. THIS MEETING will take plans on

THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February,

1870.

GENTLEMEN having suggestions to offer or Presentations to make are invited to communicate with the CLERK OF THE Counsa on or before the 19th Instant.

By Order,

M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut, R.A., Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, October 11, 1878.

HONGKONG RACES, 1879,

THE HONGKONG DERBY, a SWEEP

STAKES of $20 Each, half forfeit Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and if Declared on or before the Date of Closing

$50 for 2nd. For all China Ponica bond fide Griffins at Date of Eatry (28th January, 1679) First Pony 70 per cent., Second Pony 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10 per cent. Weight 10st. 71. One-mile-and- -half, NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed Hongkong Club.

By Order,

Credits granted on approved Securities,THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMEE to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the

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 East. Hongkong, August 16, 1878..

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter,)

R

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

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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

tf

48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Stanma "8 E A GULL,"

and Water Boat, and can be again adapted 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tug for the latter purpose at la expense. She has proved herself to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, hər Engine and Boiler belag in first-class order.

ALSO,

The Schooner

"0 0 ER À N” 134 tons register, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly repaired and metalled In April last, and is now in first-class order,

For further Particulars, apply to

MORRIS AND RAY,

Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.

Hongkong, October 15, 1878.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. ON

TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL............................................................ £800,000, RESERVE FUND....................................................... £150,000, Bankeri,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND,

ATRE 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 Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Businem.

THE

Bates of InfeSEST ALLOWED Or De POSITS,

On CURBEAT Accounts, 2 per cent, per sanum on the daily balance,

Os. Fixed DerOMITI.

For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum,

J

194

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31.

per cent. per cent,

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NOW READY,

FOR SALE

no15

NE STEAM LAUNCH 70 feet Long, 12 fent Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water,

Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.

ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 foot Long, Best Bem, 6 fost Depth of Held, & feet

Draft of Water.

High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour,

ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 incher Beam, 5 feet 8 inches Depth of Hold, & feet 9 inches Draft of Water,

High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour.

For further Particular, apply at

WEST POINT FOUNDRY, late P.&O..FA079BT. Hongkong, September 28, 1878,

FOR SALE..

NOPEN SAILING BOAT, with

JalAMATs and SAILS Complete, and also

OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

AVANTONESE DIALKOT Parts L

can be used for Pulling Siz Carn.

BUILT EXPRESSLY von Regatta, For Particular, apply to

T. ANTHONY & On.. Hongkong, October 18, 1878.

aud Hi; A to M, with Introduction. · Royal | en Ho1, pp. 404.---By EBaziz Joan EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Frimi FIVE DULLARS, or Two Dostass AND & BALY per Park,

To be had from Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD de Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Alosers KELET & WALSH, Shanghai,

mgkong, Mareb 1, 1878,

F.

BUTORING

begs to sanotince to the Costinity of Hongkong that he will be able to supply

BEEF MUTTON, že from lat October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,

SHOP WELLINGTon Staeft, opponitä the Cathedral.

Hongkong, Heptember 29, 1670)

M.. W. SAUNDERS, Lient, R.A., Clerk of the CourSE. Hongkong, October 11, 1878

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM.

PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

Intimations.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

SALE OF THE OPIUM FARM.

NOTICE is hereby given, that TEN. to the PRIVILEGE OF

PAIR or GREEN GLASS SPECT.

left in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, on Sunday, the 6th Instant. The Owner can have. same by applying to Mr GIMBLE, at the Magistracy, and Paying Expenses of Ad- vertising.

Hongkong, October 17, 1878.

Entertainment.

0024

THEATRE ROYAL,

CÍTY HALL,

HONGKONG,

PREPARING and SELLING PREPAR THIS EVENING,

ED 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 1858, will be Received

(SATURDAY), October 18th, 1878-

OPERA

at this Office, until Noon on WEDNES. THE ROYAL ENGLISH DAY, the 23rd October, 1878.

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

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

AND

OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY.

"GENEVIEVE DE BRABANT,”

In Four Acts.

Should the highest Tender be less than i the sum the Governor thinks a fair price for the Opium Farm, His Excellency in MISS ELCIA MAY AS DROGAN, Council will grant Licenses direct ander Section 9 of the Ordinance, and take sach further steps sa may be necessary to realize a fair price.

By Command,

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, October 8, 1878.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877.

DROGAN (A Page)...Miss ELCIA MAY. Cocorico (Dake of Mr H. VERNON.

Brabant).......... {

OAST OF CHARACTERS:

Golo (Prime Mini-Mr J. ROLLINGS

ater).........

Charles Martel..................Mr ADAMS. Burgomaster of

Mr CAUDLE.

Ouracoarse-

Oswald (A. Page).....Miss B. Draeger." Philibert (Squire

to Charlos Mar-> Mr MELBOSE, tel..............

Grab

The Bold Mr VERNON.

Glendar.

Piton (mas...............) Mr ROLLINGS. Brigitte,..... Mias A. DRAEGER. Genevieve,....... ...Miss CLARA STANLEY, Baker, Councillors, &c.

THE WONDERFUL PIE.

BALCONY DUET.

CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com. pany are requested to Farnish the HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- Undersigned with a List of their Contribu. pany are requested to furnish the tions for the Year ending 31st December Undersigned with à List of their Contri- last, in order that the distelbution of butions for the year ending 31st December TWENTY PER CENT, (20 %) of the last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits reserved for Contributors may be THE Profita to be reserved for Contributors may arranged. Returns not rendered prior to be arranged. Returns not rendered prior the 81st October next, will be adjusted by to the 81st October next will be adjusted the Company, and no Claims or Alterations

by the Company, and no alaims or altera- | will be subsequently admitted. Mons will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

Hongkong, August 1, 1876.

DENTAL NOTICE.

Jak

Dol

Rode FIBIDING A ON that he

Intende AMOY and Foo | SHOW, learing Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November 1st.

"Hongkong, August 31, 1878,

MOORE & Co., «VARIETY STORE" NEWS AGENTS and TOBACCONISTS. No. 43, Queen's Road Central, Holigkong, September 10, 1878.

NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

IN-LIQUIDATION,

SIXTH RETURN of CAPITAL st the Bate of TWO TAB L 8. pər SHARE will be made to Shareholders of Resord on the 11th October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON. DAY, the 21st October.

Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Bhareholders, or their awful represstitatives on presentation of Bhare Certificates for Endorsement. will be ULOSED from the 11th to the list The Transfer BOOKS of the Company October, Inclusive.

By Order,

RUSSELL & Co.

In addit Bhanghai, Dejober 8, 1876,

Po14

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

NOTICE.

THE SONG OF THE PIE.

THE CROWING CHORUS.

THE PAGE'S SONG.

nol CHARLES MARTEL'S DEPARTURE

FOR PALESTINE.

DB EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the

Menical

Hongkong, September 28, 1878,

MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER

CAUTION.

TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities

TATIONS OF OUR SLORIDA

THE GENDARMES DUET.

DROGAN'S SLEEP SONG,

THE CUP OF TEA SONG,

GOLO'S GROTESQUE SÓNG AND DANCE.

Tickets to be had and Seats secured at Messze Esvaz & Co.'s, where a Plaz of the Theatre may be seen.

PRICES OF ADMISSION !"- Dress Circle or Orchestra,

* Ställä aiemmin... Two Doufaxu. Fit........................................................................ ONE DOLLAR

WATER have recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name "MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label. with a pamphlet printed on paper which Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped has the words LANMAN KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark.

Mesars MELCHERS & Co. sis our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida 10. Water at Hongkong, ga

LANMAN & KEMP, New York, July 9, 1878.

STRAITS ASIATIO BOSIETI.

F020

Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlemen: cannot be admitted.

0020

Hongkong, October 19, 1878.

Shipping.

Steamers.

THE First Number of the Journal of FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIO

Copies can be obtained from the RosGRANT SOCIETY NOW READY for Delivery SAURETARY, Singapore, az from the Editor "CHINA MAIL.”

Fatosi Extra Copies to Members, $1 Copics to Non-Membera,

The Steamship

"KWANGTUNG," Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de spatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 20th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Pazzago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAFRAIE & Co,

#13 Bonshops, October 18, 1878.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, September 27, 1878.

have

FOR NEW YORK.

The A i British Rark

6027

“LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PETMAN, will load here bfor the above Port, and will

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, September 17, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 41 American Ship

"SUMNER R. MEAD," DIXON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, August 31, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Barque "CHALLENGE," DODGETY, Master, will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co.

Hongkong, October 3, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British. Ship

дод

"MARY FRASER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

„VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, September 14, 1878,

Cassar

FOR NEW YORK,

The d 1 British Bark

"ALDEBARAN,”

GEO, COLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

- VOGEL, HAGEDORN & O‰. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.

FOR LONDON. The British Ship

"SIR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO. FRENCE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00,. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK

The A1 American Bark.

LOTTIE MOORE,"

►HUDSON, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDŰRN & C., Hongkong, August 19, 1678.

BOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Bark

ALBERT RUSSELL," -Carver, Moster, will load baru for the above Port, and wil

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR HAMBURG.

The 8/3 L II Amurizan Bark

"DIRIGO," STAPLES, Master, will load bærs for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON

Bengkong, July 30, 1878,