THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXIV. No. 4782, 骁一卅月十年八十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON :-F. Azdan, 8, Úlement's Lane,
For Sale.
Lombard Street, GrozGN STRERT & RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Coy 30, Cornhill, Gospon & Goxon, Ludgate Oirou, E. O. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.O. SAMUEL
DEACON & CO., 130 & 154, Leadenhall Birset,
--AND----
FOR SALE.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOUNT,TEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH
19, Rue Monstour, Paris.
NEW YORK-ANDANW WIND, 185, Nas»
sau Strest, N AUSTRALIA, TASHANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTUH, Mal- "bourne and Sydney,
BAN FRANCI800 and American Porta
generally :--Exix & BLAOZ, San From
ciaco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :-SAYLE & Ca., Square, Singapors. G. HEINZEN & Co, Manila, CHINA:—Macao, Mesure A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swutow, CAKFHEEL & CO. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooches, Hen & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokobomw, Lane, ChAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL...5,000,000 Dollars. KASAHYE FUND ̧.....................1,200,000 Dollars,
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COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq,
* Deputy Chairman.-W. £. Foners, Esq.
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | ADAM LIND, Haq, H. L. DALBYMFLE, WILHELM ÉSINERO,
Ksg,
Haq
H. BOPFIUS, Eaq. W. E. "YOUNG, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICE
CHIEY MANAGER, Hongkong,TROMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai.......................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERs-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÁLLOWED.
¡N-Current Deposit Account at the rate
ON
of 2 per cent, per annum on the dally
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :----
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
6
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4 per cent
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Ď per cent.,,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on Lordon, 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,)
RATES of ne
At 3 months' notics 8% per Annum.
$2 14
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D. A. J. OROMBIE, Acting Manager. Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.
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CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL......
................. £900,000, RESERVÉ FUND,. .................................. £150,000.8
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK, THE
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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 Business,
WOR
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE POSITS
OR CURRENT ACCountă, 2 par cent, per annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEFOS)ts.
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
12
4 per cent, 6 per cent.
NOW READY.
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OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALEOT. Parta I. And I, A to M, with Introduction, Royal Bro., pp. 404.-By Eanest Jon EITEL Ph.D. Tübingen.
Prios FIVE Dottins, or Two DOLLARS AND & HALV per Part.
To be had from Messrs LANE, ORAWFORD &Co, Hongkong and Shanghai; and Meara KEY WALSH, Shanghai.
Hongkong, March 1, 1878,
STRAWBERRIES.
TEYEBONNEAU'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 lb., 2 tbs., and 4 lbs.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN HOUSE. HOLD STORES.
EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.
MACKEREL and SALMON BELLIES, in Kita.
COD FISH, &c., &c.
HOTH'S BEST RUSSIAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes. WHITE LINES.
FROST BRO'S BEST
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1878.
For Sale.
DX LATE
ARRIVALS
LETTS'S DIARIES HOT ALE,
Bass's DRAUGHT ALE, in Splendid Condition.
PANTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.
1六初月十年寅戊
Intimations.
́LADIES' GARDENING TOOLS.
CEALED TENDERS will be Received ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.
by the Undersigned on or before MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.
SATURDAY, the 2nd Proximo, at 11 A.M., Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES. for the REPAIRS and RETILING OF
POCKET KNIVES.
ROOF of the Rorn STORE of this Yard, according to Specification, which can be geen on Application at the Naval Store. keeper's Office.
J. BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper. ROYAL NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, October 26, 1878.-
SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.
CHABLIS, in Pints.
TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengths.
FRIEZES, for Ulsters.
WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterne
CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA, Latest Edition.
KRILLON'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.
KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAB.
DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF REFERENCE.
TODDY, KETTLES.
SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY.
SADDLERY.
SCARVES AND TIES, Newest Patterns.
GRAMMARS AND SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW SEASON'S APPLES.
THE NEWEST NOVELS.
RED HEART RUM.
SHOOTING BOOTS.
SPORTING GEAR, of all Descriptions.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
ENGLISH
Hongkong, October 18, 1878.
HENRY'S BEST GOVERNMENT NAVY CANVAS, Assorted Numbers.
Intimations.
INDIA RUBBER SHEET PACKING and INSERTION, all Sizes.
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HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
TUCK'S PATENT PACKING.
Intimations.
THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELE- GRAPH COMPANY LIMITED.
INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE. THIS MEETING will take place on LIVERY HOSE.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- DAY, the 20th, 21st and 22nd February, TN Consequence of the present low Rates
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CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING,
"AMERICAN ASH BOAT-OARS. ADMIRALTY TESTED CHAIN CABLES, and RIGGING CHAIN.
ANCHORS, from 25 tbs, up to 18 ewt. Each.
PERFORATED ZINC SHEETS. TINMAN'S and PLUMBER'S SOLDER. - LEAD PIPE, and SHEET LEAD. FAIRBANK'S PLATFORM SCALES, from 400 iba. to 2,500 lbs.
MASSET'S PATENT LOGS. FLOUR SIEVES.
1879.
GENTLEMEN having suggestions to of Exchange, the CHARGES on all offer or Presentations to make are invitedELEGRAMS sent through this Office will to communicate with the CLERK OF THE be INCREASED 10 PER CENT, on and after Course on or before the 19th Instant.
the 1sr NOVEMBER next.
J. ENSTON SQUIER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, October 30, 1878,
NOTICE
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., BA, Clerk of the Course.
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Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
HONGKONG RACES, 1879.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER. MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS,
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
48, Quest's Road Central. Hongkong, October 21, 1878.
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MOORE & Co., "VARIETY STORE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
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BONGKONG OFFICE,
October 30, 1878,
"N consequence of the prosent low rates of exchange the charges on all tele- grams forwarded from this office will be increased 10 PER CENT on and after the 1st November next.
THE BARON DO CERCAL reiterates 06
that he will not hold himself Rx. THE HONGKONG DERBY, & SWEEP.SPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Contracted by the
STAKES of 320 Eash, half forfeit
BARONESS DO CEROAL. Macao, October 29, 1878.
if Declared on or before the Date of Closing INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony aud BOOTS, &c., &,, &c,
$50 for 2od. For all China Ponies bond Ade Griffins at Date of Entry (26th January, LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. 1870). First Pony 70 per cent,, Sesond Hongkong, August 21, 1878..
FOR SALE,
THE POWERFUL SCREW STEAMED
"SEA GULL"
48 tons register, 40 H.P. nominal; Steams 8 knots. She was originally fitted as a Tog and Water Boat, and can be again adapted for the latter purpose at little expense. She has proved berself to be an excellent Sea Boat, and is well found, her Engine and Boiler being in first-class order.
ALSO,
The Schooner "O ERA N" 184 tone register, built at Singapore in 1864, of Singapore Hardwood and Teak, with Iron Fastaninge. 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.
FOR SALE.
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NE STEAM LAUNCH, 70 feet Long, 12 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, 5 feet Draft of Water.
Compound High Pressure Engines, Speed miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 65 feet Long, 11 feet Beam, 6 feet Depth of Hold, & fest Draft of Water.
High Pressure Double Cylinder Engines, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
ONE STEAM-LAUNCH, 60 feet Long, 9 feet 6 inches Heam, 5 feet 6 inches Depth of Hold, 4 feet 8 inches Draft of Water.
High Pressure Single Cylinder Engine, Speed 8 miles per Hour.
For further Particulars, apply at
WEST POINT FOUNDRY, lata P. & O. FACTORY. Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
FOR SALE,
N OPEN SAILING
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HUTCHINGS begs to announce to the Community Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &, from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.
Pony 20 per cent., and Third Pony 10 of per cent. Weight 10st. 71b. One-milo-and- a-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE on SATUR. DAY, 214 December, 1878. Addressed to the CLERK OF THE COURSE, at the Hongkong Club.
By Order,
M. W. SAUNDERS, Lieut., K.A., Clerk of the Course.
Hongkong, October 11, 1878.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOB THE YEAR
1877.
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com. requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contri- butions for the year ending Sist December last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be 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 altern. tions will be subsequently admitted.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, August 1, 1878. HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
STORAGE.
مال العالم
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposita the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
•HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1877
HAREHOLDERS in the above Com- SHAREHOLDERS is the above Com- Undersigned with a List of their Contribu- tions for the Year ending 31st December last, in order that the distribution of TWENTY FER CENT (20 %) of the 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 subacquently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 1, 1878.
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DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS bege to say that he
and
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 15th,
Cheap Raton, In BERSTOLst and Returning November Int GODOWNS, under European supervision; Hongkong, August 21, 1878. and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co., "
Proprietor.
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Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
APONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to-
H. E. SIR ABTHUA KENNEDY, H. E. AD MIRAL ALFRED P. RYDER, AND TO H, LA, THE GRAND DUKE ALEKIS OF BUSIA
A MaSTS and SALLA Complete, with TAX Spacious Premises being built espo-
can be used for Pulling Siz Oars.
BUILT EXPRESSLY JOB REGATTA For Particulars, apply to
T. ANTHONY & Co. Hongkong, October 18, 1878,
WASHING BOOKA. (In English and Chinest.)
WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Offics.--Priós, $1. such..
ORIA Mark Office,
cially for the production of Portraitare and fitted up so as to command the best light throughout all the Hours of the Day Is Open from 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'clock p.m., under the personal Management of D. K. Grith, who has introduced all the latest movalties,
ENLARGEMENT S
REDUCTIONS.
AND A
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In s Baperior Style at Moderate Charges. Srupto, Queen's ROAD,
Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Rongkong, September 10, 1878.
NOTICE,
"DA EASTLAOKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HALL.
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER
CAUTION.
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By Order,
0. F. SCHULTZ, Secretary, Superintendent, p. t.
TENDERS will be Received up to 3p.m., FRIDAY Next, the lat Proximo, at the Office of the Undersigned, or by the Captain on Board, for DOCKING and Examining the British Bark "MARINA," also for REMETALLING her, if required.
For Particulars, apply to the Captain! on Board.
WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agents, British Bark "Marina,” Hongkong, October 30, 1878.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
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TANE CRAWFORD & Co. will soll by Public Anction, in their Sales Rooms, Praya, on
FRIDAY,
the 1st November, 1878, at Noon,
An Invoice of Toya, Electro-plated Spoons and Forke, Eagravings, Pictures, Glassware, Tooth Brushes, Revolvere, 12 canke Washing Soda.
Also,
20 boxes Californian Apples, just ar rived, in fine condition, will be sold in lota to suit purchasers,
Hongkong, October 24, 1878
shipping.
Steamers.
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AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY,
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FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Porta, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI, The Chartered Steamship
"CHARLTON," Captain JOHNSON, will be de. spatched as above on MON. DAY, the 4th November, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co., Agents, Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
PRICI, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Steamship
"GLENFALLOOB,"
Capt. TAYLOR, expected hore on the 11th Proximo, has Room for a limited quantity of Cargo, and will have immediate despatch,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1878...
FOR YOKOHAMA.
The British Steamer
**FLINTSHIRE”.
shortly expected from Singa pore, will have immediate,
despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, October 28, 1878.
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK'
The 41 British Barque "CHALLENGE,"
DOUGHTY, Master, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co..
Hongkong, October 3, 1878.
FOR LONDON, The 3/3 L 11 German Bark
"PANDUR,"
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here and have quick despatch. A. JANSEN, Master, will load
For Freight, apply to
MEYER 400, Hongkong, September 21, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 11 British Bark "GLAMIS," Captain ROLLO, will load here- for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, October 26, 1878.
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FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Bark
"LIZZIE PERRY," Captain PITMAN, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Oo.
Hongkong, September 17, 1878.
FOR CALLAO,- The British Bark
"LORD. MACAULAY,” MONKMAN, Master, haring a large portion of her Cargo
engaged, will have quick despatch,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, October 20, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4 1 British Ship
"MARY FRASER,"
DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"ALDEBARAN,"
GEO. COLE, Master, will land here for the abová Port, and
will have quick despatob. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, September 14, 1878,
FOR LONDON, The British Ship * "SIR OHARLES NAPIER," GEO. FRENCH, Heater, will load here for the above Port, and will
nos have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities Hof IMITATIONS of our FLORIDA WATER have recently been imported to (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and Hongkong, we caution, the Public againat purchasing any that does not bear the name
taking through Cargo and Passengers MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label.
to New Zealand.). Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped with a pamphlet printed on paper which has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, NEW YORK" in Water Mark,
Mesars MELOHERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water at Hongkong,
LANMAN & KEMP. Now York, July ¤, 1878,
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The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BRISBANE,"
Captain REDDELD, will be de spatched ad above on TUESDAY, the 4th November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ő,. Hongkong, Detober 34, 1878,
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 3/8 L II American Bark
"DIRIGO," BTAPLES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & ON, Hongkong, July 80, 1878,
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