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THE

CHINA

Establishod February, 1848.

MAIL

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. VOL. XXXIV. No. 4794. +-+ĦATŁBAT-A HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1878.

AGENTS FOR THE OKINA MAIL.

For Sale.

LONDON -F. ALO43, 8, Clemente Lune, RECENTLY ARRIVED,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Oircusy E. C. BATES, HENDY

& Co., 4, Old Jeory, E.C. SAMURL DRAGON & CO., 180 & 184, Leadenhall Street.

-AND

FOR SALE.

PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE BOUKY, TEYSSONNEAU'S FINE FRENCH

19, Rus Monsieur, Pariz,

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-

sau Strait.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Goupor & Goren, Mel- bourne and Sydney. BAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-Bras & Black, Bon Fran-

Co

BINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Con Square, Singapore. G. HEINEZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:Mace, Messro A. A. DE MELLO

STRAWBERKIES.

TEYSSONNEAU'S ASSORTED FRUITS. French JAMS sind 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 th,,; 2 tbs., and 4 lbs. :

HOLD STORES.

EXTRA FINE CHICAGO BACON and HAMS.

For Sale.

LATE

ARRIVALS.

LETTO'S DIARIES FT ALL,

BASS'S DRAUGHT ALE, în Splendid Condition.

PARTAGA'S HAVANÁ CIGARS.

LADIES! GARDENING TOOLS.

ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS.

MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOK.

日十二月十年寅戊

Notices of Firms.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

HONGKONG AGENCY,

TIROM. This Date until further notice, Mr L HENNEQUIN will assume Novelties in Meerschaum PIPES & CIGAR TUBES. the Management of the Company's Office

at this Port,

E. DE POUET, Agent.

POCKET KNIVES.

THE NEW CHAMPAGNE TAP.

SWIMMING BELTS AND AIR CUSHIONS.

CHAELIS, în Pints.

TWEEDS, in Suit or Trouser Lengths.

.. FRIEZES, for. Ulsters.

WINTER SOCKS & UNDERSHIRTS, Newest Patterns.

CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA, Latest Edition.

KRILLOR'S DUNDEE MARMALADE.

KEITH JOHNSTON'S LATEST ATLAS.

Hongkong, November 1, 1878.

NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY.

DICTIONARIES & WORKS OF REFERENCE. ROM This Date, and during the

TODDY KETTLES,

ENGLISH and AMÉRICAN HOUSE- | SPÈCIAL 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.

& Co. Satow, Camry v. Amoy, WILDON, NICHOLLS & Co Foodhow, HEDG & Co. Shanghai LAME, CRAWFOXu & Co., and KALLI MACKEREL, and SALMON BELLIES, 4 WALEH. Yokohama, Lanx, Craw-in

FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,......8,000,000 Dollars. Rabave FUND.................1,200,000 Dollars,

Cover or DisŁOTORA, Chairman-F. D. Saindon, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FOLDES, Esq, E. R. BELILION, Esq, | ADAM LIND, Esq. B. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM RAINERS,

Eng

Eng

H. HOPPIES, Haq, W. 8. Young, Eng. Hon, W, KESWICE,

CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong.Thomas Jackson, Baq,

MANAGER,

Shanghal EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,--Londen and County Bank.

HONGKONG..

INTEREST ALLOWED,

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

balance,

For Fixed Deposits :-

For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

6

J

19

4 per cent. 1

11

12

"

6 per cent."

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

*Draftar granted on London, and the chlef 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,

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(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

At 8 months' notice 8% per Annum.

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12

11

our

4%

12

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D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager,

tl.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, July 1, 1878.

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

CAPITAL...................................................................... £800,000, Reazové Bundy............................................. £150,000. Bankers,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK. THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGHONG 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 Baukkig and Exchange Business.

Rares of Interest Allowed on De

РОБІТВ.

On CURRENT ACCOUNT, 3 per cent, per aanum on the dally balance,

OF FIXED DEPOSITS.

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annḥt.

á per cent.

8

j

5 per cent.

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SAILOR'S HOME,

NY Coat-off Czosnino, Booke, or PAPs will be thankfully received

AN

at the Bailor's Bome, West Point

Hongkong, July 25, 1878.

Kits.

COD FISH, 20., &0.

HOTH'S BEST RUSSLAN ROPE, and FINE LINES, Assorted Sizes8.

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 SUOTION and DE- | LIVERY HOSE.

CANVAS HOSE and LEATHER BELTING.

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

ANCHORS, from 26 tha. up to 18 owt Each.

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

MASSEY'S PATENT LOGS.

FLOUR SIEVES.

LANE, CRAWFORD

Hongkong, October 18, 1878.

letimations.

G. FALCONER & 06, WATCH AND OHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.

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

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

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H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, B. E. Åd-. MIRAL ÁLFREÐ P. Bydes, and to A. I. f. THE BAND DUKS ALEXIS OF Russia,

INDIA RUBBER KNEE and HIP | THE Spacious Premises being built expeé BOOTS, &., &¤., &c.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO.

Hongkong, August 21, 1878.

FOR SALE.

(IN ORDER TO EFFECT CLEARANCE OF AN INVOICE.)

| ENUINE DUE DE MONTEBELLO

CHAMPAGNE,

In Good Condition, at the following Greatly Reduced Prices.

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Per Case 1 Doz."Quarts, 813. 2 Pinta, $14 LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, November 13, 1878. de13

FOR SALE. THE POVERPUL SOBEW STEAMER

SEA ·G ULL"

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

A1:50,

The Schooner

40 OBRA N”

134 tons register, built at Singapore in

with Iron Fastenings. She was thoroughly ropatred and metalled in April last, and is now in first-class order,

TH

cally for the production of Portraiture and fitted up so as to command the best

light throughout all the Hours of the Day

la Open from 8 o'Clock a.m. until 6 o'Clock p.m., under the personal Management of D. K. Griffith, who has introduced all the latest novelties,

ENLARGEMENTS

AND V REDUCTIONS.

In a Superior Style at Moderate Charges.

STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,

Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel,

Hongkong, September 19, 1878.

HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS

STORAGE,

Intimations.

MOORE & Co.,

"VARIETY STORE,"

FRO

Absence of the Undersigned, Mr REGINALD DIGBY STARKEY is autho rized to Act as AGENT for the Company in Hongkong.

J. KENNARD DAVIS, Agent, Hongkong, October 15, 1878.

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NOTICE

ARTHUR CHART in our Firm CEASED on the 81st December last.

J. INGLIS & Co. Hongkong, June 13, 1878.

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NOTICE

THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr

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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

Steamers,

FOR MANILA. The Steamship

**DIAMANTE,"

Captain THEBAUD, abortly or pected, will have qulok” de-

spatob for the above Port.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, November 13, 1878.

THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAM CO., LIMITED.

The Steamer

**NORMANBY,"

Captain ELLIS, will be de- MELBOURNE (Direct), on FRIDAY, the spatched for SYDNEY and 15th Iastaut, at Noon

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, November 11, 1878. no15

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers to New Zealand.)

B

The Eastern and Australian

Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer

"MENMUIR,"

NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. MR NG MEI KUM otherwise called For Freight of Passa

No. 49, Queen's Boad Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.

HUTCHING B

F. begs to announce to the Comin unity

of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &o., from 1st October, and trusts that they may grant him their support.

SHOP - WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral.

Hongkong, September 20, 1878.

Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

sell by Public Auction, in their Sales Rooms, Praya, on

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will

FRIDAY,

the 15th November, 1878, at Noon,~-

An Invoice of ASSORTED TOYS, comprising Dolls, Trumpets, Concer tinas, Steel Pianos, Harmoniums, Clocks, Watches, &c.

Also, the following BOATS, all strongly Built of Hardwood, and Copper Fastened,

1 Long Boat, fitted with patent lower- ing appliance.

16-Oared Life Boat,

BOK MUN is admitted a Partner in our Firm from the 2nd February, 1678.

TACK MEL, HOP KEE RONG,

No. 9-11, Bonham Strand West.- Hongkong, September 30, 1878,

NOTICE

MHE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY Of The late Mr NG SIN FOO otherwise called NG HOE SEE in our Firm CEASED from the 2nd February, 1878.

TACK ME, HỌP KEE HONG

No. 9 & 11, Bonham Strand Wish Hongkong, September 30, 1878.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

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The Spanish Steamer

"SALVADORA," LARLINAGA, Master, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 16th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, November 13, 1878.

24-Oared Whale Boata, with Oars, an

GOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Brass Yoke, Irons for House, &c.

Cheap Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable. Terms, with quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors,

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Hongkong, August 28, 1878,

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DENTAL NOTICE

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1804, of Singapors Hardwood and Tenk, DE ROGERS best to say that he intande VISITING AMOY and Foo- CHOW, leaving Hongkong September 13th, and Returning November 1st.

Hongkong, August 21,*1878.

For further Particulars, apply to

MORRIS AND RAY, Ship Brokers, where the Inventories may be sGED,

Hongkong, October 15, 1878.

NOW READY.

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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE

OANTONESE DIALECT, Parts I. and II, A to M, with Introduction. Royal Bv3, pp. 406, BY ERNEST JOHN EXTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Prices FIVE DOLLARS, or Two DOLLARS AND A HALF por Part.

To be had from Megars LAKE, CRAWFORD Co., Hongkong and Shanghai, and Mosern KELLY & Watsu, Shanghel

Bangkong, March 1, 1878,

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NOTICE

ORE Ab

TAR

FOR SALE "QUANTITIES TO BUTY PURURANERS, Apply at the GAS WORKS, West Point

A. NEWTON, Afanugera Hongkong, November 8, 1878.

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WASHING BOOKS,

NOTICE

THE JAPANESE CONSULATE hes been This Day EEMOVED from Nos. 2 and 8, Alexandra TERRACE, to No. 7. CAINE ROAD.

Hongkong, November 13, 1878.

NOTICE.

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ROM the 182 of OCTOBER

DE EASTLACKE will receive his

PATIENTS at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN's Road CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL

Hongkong, September 28, 1878.

MURRAY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER.

CAUTION,

14-Oared and 1 6-Oared Gig.

1 Dingy.

8 Pairs Red and Green Side Lights, complete.

Also,

FOR AMOY.

The Steamship

"ESMERALDA,"

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›Capt. CULLEN, shortly due, Hem will have immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 13, 1878,

A TRAP and HARNESS, nearly AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. new and in Good Condition.

And,

To close a Consigament, j

1 Case Chambertin, 8 cases Corton, uses Nuits, 4 cases Beaune, 3 cases Volnay.

&c.,

JC., dza Hongkong, November 19, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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HE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auction,

ON

FRIDAY,

the 15th November, 1878, at 8 o'clock p.m., at the Kerosene Godown of Messrs LANDSTEIN & Co., Wanchal,➡

WO (in diamond) 2,911 Cases, Flat Top, (For account of the concerned,).

and

TION, COMPANY,

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN; SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo, and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI, The Chartered Steamship

***MECCA," Captain Moarzy, due hore Mám about the 18th instant, will be despatched as above early in December

For Freight or Passage, apply to

"GEO, B. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, November 11, 1878.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT, FOSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

ANADYR," Commandant DE BUTLER, wili be despatched for SHANGHAI

C(in diamond) 690 Cases, Plain Top,

DETGE'S KEROSENE OIL, " Packed in Improved Patent Cans, shortly after her arrival from Europe,

(All more or less sea-damaged.) Ex: "Verona."

TERMS OF SALE-Cash in Bank Noter on the fall of the hammer, The Kerosene TTAVING Learned that Large Quantities Oil will be sold in lots of 30 Cases, and HAVLIMITATIONS Four FLORIDA all Lots to be cleared before the 22nd WATER have recently been imported to November any Lots remaining un- Hongkong, we caution the Public against cleared after that date, the Purchaser will purchasing any that does not bear the name have to pay Storage to Messrs LarnsTEİN MURRAY & LANMAN" on the label, & Co., at the Rate of Two Cepts per Case Each Bottle of the Genuine is wrapped fal with a pamphlet printed on paper which per month or part of a month,

has the words "LANMAN & KEMP, Zerosene Oil will be at Purchaser's risk NEW YORK" in Water Mark.

on the fall of the hammer, and no Claime for leakage or damage of any kind what over will be admitted thereafter.

(In English and Chinese.) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the tre of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now mady at this Office.Prieg, §1 sack,

Oxina Mail Of

Menara MELORERS & Co. are our only AGENTS for Sale of the Genuine Florida Water af Hongkong,

LANMAN & KEMP. New York, July 9, 1978,

020

The

L. HENNEQUIN, Atty. Agent. Hongkong, November 8, 1878...

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

« VOLGA," Commandant Roblaire, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europa. ·

L. HENNEQUIN, HUGHES & LEGGE,

Actg. Agent, Auctionsers, Hongkong, November 18, 1876. ali Hongkong, November §, 1878,

(expected about the 18th Instant), will be despatched an above on

For or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & U... Agents. Hongkong, November 11, 1878.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MELBOURNE & DUNEDIN (N.Z.) The British Barque

** HOTSPUR,"

Capt, SHAW, will have a quick despatch for the above Ports.

For Fraight, apply to

· ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, November 11, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The d 1 British Bark

“GLAMIS”

Captain RoLLO, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, October 20, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A 1 British Bark

"LIZZIE PERRY,"

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Captain PITMA, will load here for the above Port; and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, September 17, 1878.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The A1 German Bark

"NIAGARA," PAULSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, November 2, 1878.

FOR CALLAO. The British Bark

"LORD MACAULAY,” MONEMAN, Master, Eaving a large portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, October 28, 1878.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Ship

*"MARY FRAJER," DEXTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR LONDON, The British Ship

*BİR CHARLES NAPIER," GEO, FRENCH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will hare quick despatch for sepa

For Freight, apply to

—

YOURL, HAGEDORY & Co. Hongkong, September 14, 1878.

FOR HAMBURG,

The 8/8 L II American Bark

"DIRIGO." STAPLES, Master, will Kad kers for the above Port, and will

have quick, despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORM & O Hongkong, July 30, 1878,