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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1840.

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening. Vou.XXXIV. No. 4775. 三月十年八十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE JAINA' MAIL,

LONDON-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lar

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BASES, HENDY & CO., 4 Old Jetory, B.G. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. PARIS AND EUROFE-LEON DE ROSNY, -10; Rue Monswur, Paris,“

NEW YORK:-ÁRDÁSW WIND, 188, Naa-

· sau' Street,·

AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mil- bourne and Sydney

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :---BRAW & BLACK, dan Pran-

· Discos SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :—SAYLE, & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila, CHINA-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Sistow, VAMPEELL & RO Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. cow, Exes & Co. Shanghai, LANE, URAWERED & Co., and KLT WALBE, Fokuhama, LANE, GRAW- FORD & Co,

Hanks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

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

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq. FR. BELILIOS, Kaq, ADAM LIND, Hiq HL. DALBYMPLE, WILHELM-KEINHES,

Eng.

Haq,

H. BOFFIUS, Esq. Hon, W. KESWICK,

W. S. YOUNG, Esq,

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Eng.

MANAGER.

Shanghal,.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County

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balance.

Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate per cent per annum on the daily

For Fixed Deposits ----

For 8 months, 8 per cent per annum.

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"5 4 per cent,

13

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13

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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 chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China-sad-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.)

For sale.

RECENTLY ARRIVED,

-AND

FOR SALE.

ПEYSSONNEAU'S FINE. FRENCH

STRAWBERRIES.

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

WHISKY.

Very Fine 0. K." BOURBON,

FINEST CHERBOURG BUTTER, IN BOTTLES or ONE POUND,

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

HONGKONG, WENDESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1878.

EX

For Sale.

LATE

ARRIVA

ETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.

LE BASS' DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.

PARTAGA'S HAVANÁ: CIGARS.

LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS,

ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS,

MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.

Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES..

POCKET KNIVES.

THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.

SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.

OHABLIS, in Pints.

TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengthis.

FRIEZES, for Ulstore."

WINTER SOOKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterna.

CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latost Edition.

KEILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.

KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.

DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF REFERENCE.

TODDY KETTLES.

ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY HOLD STORES.

BADDLERY----

SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.

MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kits,

COD FISH, &c., do.

HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sines,

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. LIVERY HOSE.

INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.

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

ANCHORS, from 25 tbs. up to-18 owti Each.

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

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.

GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW SEASON'S APPLES.

THE NEWEST NOVELS.

RED HEART RUM.

SHOOTING BOOTS.

SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions. LANE, CRAWFORD &

Hongkong, October 19, 1878.

Intimations.

HONGKONG VOLUNTHERS.

ORDEELY ROOM, 21st October, 1878. TAROM This Date until further Orders, BLUE SERGE UNIFORMS will be Worn at all PARADES, DEILLS, &c.

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intimations.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BOXUB FOR THE YEAR 1877

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 last, in order that the distribution of A. COXON,

TWENTY PER CENT, (20 %) of the Captain-Commandant H. K. V 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 Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

HONGKONG RACES, 1879.

THIS MEETING will take place on

THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, 1870.

GENTLEMEN having suggestions to INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP offer or Presentations to make are invited BOOTS & Lưng thực

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

FOR SALE.

THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER

43 E A GULL,"

48-tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Stanmus 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tag and Water Bost, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expense She has proved herself to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.

ALSO,

The Schooner COBRA N."

134 tons reglater, built at Singapors in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak with Iron Fastenings: She was thoroughly repaired and metalled in April'laat, and ís ATES of Interest allowed on Deposits. now in first-class order.

Rat 3 months notice 3% per annum.

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5%

D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager.

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Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA,

CAPITALUNY¶Ð £800,000. RESERVE FUND,....

. £150,000.

Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF BOOTLAND.

THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on Lordon and the Chist Commercial places in Europe and the Bast; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DI

FOBITS.

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per santim on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITE.

For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum,

12

4 per cent,

6 per cent,

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NOW READY.

CHINHEE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT. Faru I and II., A to M, with Introduction - Royal Bro, pp. 404-By Easter Jou ETTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Privs Ervz Dollass, or Iwo DOTAES AND A HALF por Parti

For further Particulars, apply to

MORRIS AND RAY, Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be seen.

Hongkong, October 15, 1878.

FOR SALE,

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NE STEAM LAUNCH, 70 feet Long, 12 feet Beam, 8.fect Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water.

Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed 8 miles per Rour,

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to communicate with the CLERK OF THE COURSE on or before the 10th Instant,

By Order,

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

HONGKONG RACES, 1879.

THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP STAKES of $20 Each, half forfeit if Deglared on or before the Date of Closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony and

$50 for 2ad. "For all China Ponica boná fide Griffins at Date of Entry (26th January, 1879). First Pony 70 per cent., Second Pony 20 per cent, and Third Pony 10 per cent. Weight 10st. 7tb. One-mllo-and- a-half NOMINATIONS CLOSE ou SATUR DAY, 21st December, 1878. Addressed"} to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the Bongkong Club.

By Order,

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

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR

1877...

SA

HAREHOLDERS in the above Com. pany are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri- ONE STEAM-LAUNCE, 65 feet Long,butions for the year ending B1st December 11 foet Beam, 6 best Depth of Hold, 5 foot last, in order that the proportion of the Net Draft of Water.

Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Roturas not rendered prior to the 8let October next will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or altera« tions will be subsequently admitted.

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

High Prezenre Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.

ONE STEAM LAUNOB, 60 fest Long, 9 feet 6 inches Beam, 5 feet 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 9 inches Draft of Water

High Premure Single Oylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour,

For further Particulars, apply at

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

FOR SALE

N OPEN SAILING BOAT, with AMASTS and SALLS Complete, and also can be used for Pulling Biz Önte. ......

Bor EXPRESSLY FOB REGATTA. Fox Particulars, apply to

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

WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and · Chinesi)

To be had from Mesars LANE, ORAWFORD W &Co., Hongkong and Shanghailand Mesars Kuzzt & Wales, Shanghai

↑ Hongkong, March 1, 1875,

of Ladies and Gentleman, are NOW ready at this Office.--Price, §1 emai

China-Mart Ofis

Hongkong, August 1, 1876.

NOTICE,

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OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

IN LIQUIDATION.

JARDINE, MATEUSON &ÚC,

General Managers, Hongkong, August 1, 1878.

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MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER

CAUTION,

日八十月九年寅戊

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS

AND BOOKS,

46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 21, 1878.

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

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

H. F.-SIE ABIhre Kennedy, H. E. AD- MIRAL ALFEED P. RYDER, AND TO H.LH. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF Russia.

gially for the production of Portraiture EE Spacious Premises being built espe

and fitted up so as to command the hest light throughout all the Hours of the Day la Open from 8 o'Clock am, until 5 o'clock p.m., under the personal Management of D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties,

ENLARGEMENTS AND REDUCTIONS.

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In a Superior Style at Moderate Charger, STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel

Hongkong, September 19, 1878. HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.

100DS RECEIVED on STORAGE et

Cheap Rates, ja FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Diecharged alongside the WHARF, OR IBForable Terms, with quick dospatch.

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors.

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Hongkong, August 28, 1878.

DENTAL NOTICE.

and Foo

R. ROGERS begs to say that he How, leaving Hongkong September 15th, and Returning November lat.

Hongkong, August 21, 1878.

NOTICE.

AVING Learned that Large Quantities 1 of IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA WATER have recently been imported to Hongkong, we caution the Public against purchasing any that does not bear the name

TIROM the 1ST OF OCTOBER, MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label. De EASTLACKE will receive his Each Bottle of the Genutne is wrapped PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, with a pamphlet printed on peper which has the words "LANMAN KEMP, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the

MEDICAL HALL. NEW YORK" in Water Mark.

Hongkong, September 23, 1878.

Messrs MELCHERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuius Florida Water at Hongkong.

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

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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 91-

CHINA SEA.

F.

HUTCHING S bags to announce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.

SHOP -- WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral.

Hongkong, September 20, 1878.

FOUND.

WENCHOW DISTRICT WENCHOW HARBOUR, A ACLES, Silver Mounted, which were

"Lion Rock" Beacon,

PAIR OF GREEN GLASS SPECT left in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, on Sunday,

the 6th Instant. The Owner can have.

NOTICE is hereby given that a BEACON me by applying to hir GRIL, at the

has bean erected on a small Firnacle Bock called "SHL SEIE" (Lion Rock) Submerged 8 feet at H. W. Springs, situated near the anchorage at Wanchow about 600 feet S. E. of the East end of the Island known as the Chiang-Holo-Saŭ, which is in the middle of the River oppo site the North Wall of the City,

Magistracy, and Paying Expenses of Ad- vertising.

Hongkong, October 17, 1878.

Auctions.

FURNITURE SALE.

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The BEACON consists of a POLE, 18 inches in diameter, painted Black and White Alternate Bands, on which is fixed † ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have

BALL, 6 feet in diameter, painted Black with a Horizontal White Band zound the Centre.

The top of the Pole is 26 foot above H. W. Springs. The Centre of the Ball in 18 feet above H. W. Springa,

By order of the Inspector General of

Customs,

GERALD E. WELLESLEY,

Acting Engineer-in-Chief. Imperial Maritime Customs, Engineers' Office, Shanghal, September 20, 1879,

STRAITS ASIATIC SOCIETY,

received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at the Residence of the late Mr JoHN JACK, No. 1, Lower Mosque Terrace, on

MONDAY ;

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship.

"YESSO,"

>Capt. S. ATON, will be de- spaltohed for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 24th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 21, 1878.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Calling of the unal Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengera to New Zealand)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

**BRISBANE

Captain REDDELL, will be do- spatched as above on TUESDAY, the 5th November.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Rongkong, October 22, 1878, доб

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON. The 3/3 L 1 1 German Bark.

"PANDUR,"

PA. JANSEN, Mester, will load here and have quick despatch, Foz Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG, The German Schooner "JAPAN,"

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

22ad Proximo,

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, September 16, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 British Bark

ADA MELMORE,” Captain SEWELL, will load bere for the above Port,, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 27, 1878.

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FOR NEW YORK.

The d 1 British Bark

"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load here for the abovo Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Fraight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 17, 1876.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 British Barque CHALLENGE,” DOUGHTY, Master, will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

、OLYPHANT & Co.

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Hongkong, October 3, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Ship

"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. -

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark

"ALDEBARAN,” Gzo, Cole, Master, will load bare for the above Part, and

will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON, The British Ship

"SIR CHARLES NAPIER,' GRO, FRENCH, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatak.

For Freight, apply to

the 26th Oct., 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m.,- The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising: Damask- covered Chairs and Couches, Pictures, Mirrors, Gasaliers, Side Tables, Carved oc80 Side Board, Dining Table, Chairs, Electro- plated Ware, Glass and Crookery Ware,

ke,, &c,,

&o. Wardrobes, Toilet Mirrors, Toilet Tables, Chests of Drawers, Carpets, Washstand aud Service, Handscmely Carved Bombay Blackwood. Bedstead, have quick despatch. Horsa-hair Mattresses and Pillows,

SIXTE RETURN_of_CAPITAL stTHE First Number of the Journal of A the Bate of TWO TABLS per this Branch of the ROYAL ASIATIC SHARE will be made to Shareholders of SOCIETY is Now READT for Delivery. Record on the 11th October, Payable at Coples can be obtained from the Honorary the Office of the Liquidatora, on MON-SECRETARY, Singapore, or from the Editor DAY, the 81st October.

**OHINA MAIL."NAM

PRIOD:

Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, en presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 21st Deteber; thelusive.

By Order,

RUSSELL & Co.,

Liquidators. Bhanghai, October 7, 1978. nold

Extra Coples to Members, B1 Eroli, Copies to Non-Members,

SAILOR'S HOME

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NY Cast-of Clothing, Boss, or A Parers will be thankfulis solved

at the Sailor's Home, West Point,

Hongkong, July 31, 1978,

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40., Also,

A Four-Wheeled CARRIAGE, Sedan Chaire, Flower Pots, Planta, do

Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur niture will be on view from Saturday, the 26th Instant.- :

TERMS OF SALE-Cach before delivery in Maxican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of descrip don, at Purchasers' risk in the fall of the

Hongkong, October 22, 1678, ̄

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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Back

*LOTTIE MOORE," HUDSON, Mestar, will load here for the above Port, and will

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 10, 1678.

FOR HAMBURG.

The 3/3 L II American Bark

"DIRIGO,"s «STAPLES, Master, will load hers for the above. Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to-

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CH Hongkong, July 30, 1878,