THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published overy Evening.
Vor. XXXIV. No. 4821. 號六十月二十年八十七百八千一英 HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1878.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON -F. Alena, 8, Clementi Laun,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET &
Kor sale.
FOR SALD.
Co., 30, Cornhill, Gondor & Goron,INE NEW FIGS, direct from Smyrne.
Ludgate Oireut, E. C. BATES, HENDY
& Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 160 & 184, Leadenhall Strach
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROBNY,
19, Rue Monetsur, Paris. NEW YORK:-ÅNDIEW WIND, 183, Nas-
tau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts
generally-EXAM & BLACK, San Fran-
cieco.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-BAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore, C. HEIXBZEN & Co. Manila,
CHINA:---Masao, Messri A. A. DE MELLO
& Co, Swatow, CAMPBELL & ku Amy, WILSON NICHOLLS & Co.. Fechow, BEDOR & Co. Shanghas
Issy CHAWTON & Co., and KELL
Brazil and Barcelona NUTS. LETTS'S DIARIES for 1879.
For Sale.
O HRIAT M A S8
STORES
LU
PUDDINGS..
-AND- PRESENTS.
Central and Pin Fire CARTRIDGE CHRISTMAS CAKES.
CASES.
CLOTH and FELT GUN-WADS, American PARLOUR and COOKING. STOVES.
COAL SCUTTLES, now designs. FENDERS and FIRE IRONS.
COCOA MATTING.
TAPESTRY CARPET,
DOOR MATS.
California LAMBSWOOL BLANKETS. WHITNEY BLANKETS.
REP and other TABLE COVERS, Fancy Patterns.
TABLE LINEN, TOWELS,
· MINCEMEAT.
SMYRNA FIGS.
ELVAS PLUMS.
ORYSTALLISED FRUITS.
DRAGEES.
Trench and English BONBONS.
日三十月一十年寅戊
.auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
T
ON
FRIDAY,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUE,
shipping.
Steamers,
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIQGO.
The British Steamer
**BURMESE," shortly expected from Sings. pore, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Pasaage, apply to
MELÓBERS &
Agente
Hongkong, December 19, 1878... de20
the 20th December, 1878, at Fo Or HONG, Honam, at 12 o'Clook, (unless previously disposed of by Private Sale),-- The Whole PLANT and MACHI. NERY of the CANTON COTTON YARN MILL, Comprising ENGINE and. BOILER SHAFTING, 12 CARDS, 12 SPIN- NING FRAMES, GIN, OPENER, PICKEB, TELEPHONE CRACKERS., &c., &c.; besides a Quantity of
TOOLS, TURNING LATEE and HOUSEHOLD FOR FURNITURE.
CHOCOLATE for DESSERT.
ASSORTED COSAQUES,
CONFERENCE CRACKERS.
AQUARIUM CRACKERS. French and English TOYS. MECHANICAL TOYS. ·
DOLLS, in latest Parisian Costumes.
SWIMMING DOLLS.
DOLLS' PORTMANTEAUX,
DANCING and WALKING DOLLS.
PUNCH and JUDY SHOW.
Fine TURKISH
PILLOW
MUSICAL BOXES.
LINEN SHEETING.
& Water. Yokohama, LANE, ORAW-LINEN. road & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 1,200,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIBENTORS. Chairman--F, D. SARNOON, Esq. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.
E, R. BELILIOS, Esq. A. MoÏVER, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM RBINERS,
Kaq,
Bag E. HOPPIUS, Eaq.. W. S. YOUNG, Esq. Ron W, KESWICK,
www.m
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,.....Thomas Jackson, fisq.
MANAGER.
Shanghat,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,"-
INTEREST ALLOWED,
GREEN and MARONE REP.
FLANNEL SHIRTINGS.
FANOY FLANNEL for Gents'. Suita. NAVY BLUE SERGE.
CLOTH TROWSER LENGTHS, Assorted Patterns.
ALBUMS, in great variety. CRUMB BRUSHES and TRAYS. CHUBB'S QASH and DEED BOXES, YEYRON'S AUTOMATIO COFFEE MACHINES.
COFFEE ROASTERS. TREMBLING CALL BELLS.
IMPERIAL TRACING CLOTH.
DESSERT, DINNER and BREAK
FAST SERVICES.
ROCKING HORSES.
TEA and DINNER SETS.
NOAH'S ARKS.
WHEELBARROWS,
GUNS and SWORDS.
SPADES and PAILS.
BARREL ORGANS,
French ALBUMS.
LADIES' DRESSING CASES.
•
For farther Particulars, apply to the Undersigned, or to Messrs RUSSELL & Co. TERMS OF SALE-Half Cash on fall of the hammer; the Balance before delivery. All Lots with all faults and errors of description to be at the Purchaser'a riak at fall of the hammer and to be removed within one week after the Sale.
A. F. Do ROZARIO,
Auctioneer.
Canton, December 11, 1878.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
d18
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES.structions from Mesers Bintar THE Undersigned have received in-
WORK BASKETS and BOXES.
LADIES' COMPANIONS. Order of the Mortgagees, on or about & Co. to sell by Public Auction, by
"PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. CARD RECEIVERS, STATUETTES.
Bohemian FLOWER VASES. Pharosh WRITING CABINETS. SCENT CASES in Velvet and Orystal. RUSSIA POCKET BOOKS. MOROCCO CIGAR CASES. Electro-Plated SCISSORS in Cases.
BIBLES.
TABLE GLASSWARE, of every De PAINT BOXES, Fitted.___ scription,
FOLDING CHAIRS.
CIGARS, CIGARETTES,
KELLY'S FAMOUS CUT TOBACCOS. HOUSEHOLD STORES, of every De- scription.
CLARET in Casks, MALT. HOPS, CAUSTIC SODA, CANADIAN PUTASH,
CARBOLIC ACID. CHLORYDE OF LIME. &o., & £0.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & 00,
ON Current Deposit Account at the rat: Hongkong, November 16, 1919.
balance.
For Fixed Deposita :-
For 3 months, 3 per sent. per annum.
17
6
Ja
4 per cent.
22
12
12
"
5 per cent,
31
11
LOOAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Lanking and Exchange business transnoted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the eblef 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, November 26, 1878.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter,)
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED
DEPOSITS,
RA
At months' notice 8% par Annum.
11
20
4%
12
"
9)
$3
་་
}
On Current Accounts at Rates which
oan be ascertained at their Office.
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 23, 1878,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPWAL.................. ****** £800,000, RESERVE FOND, £150,000,
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK
THE. NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGLONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial pisces in Europe and the Eastbayn and receives for collection Bills
CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMASH
CHRISTMAS!!!
ROSE & Co. have received, ex droyle, Feronia, and FRENCH and ENGLISH
MAILS,
A WELL-SELECTED STOCK, Comprising:-
LADIES TRIMMED and UNTRIM- MED FRENCH BONNETS AND HATS.
TOILET BOTTLES and VASES.
ANEROIDS.
CROCODILE SCENT CASES.
CIGAR BOXES.
WRITING DESKS.
MEERSCHAUM PIPES.
LATEST DESIGNS in Electro-Plated WARE.
Mark Twain's SCRAP BOOKS.
PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.
&c.,
den
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, November 29, 1878.
IntimationK
W. KERR TAYLOR, HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTER DECORATOR
GLASS EMBOSSING AND GILDING, No. 8, Lyndhurst Terrace,
December 9, 1878.
FRENCH FLOWERS & FEATHERS.G.
FANCY TIES and SCARFS.
SETS.
HONGLONG.
jB9
NOTICE.
FALCONER & Co. beg to an- nounce that, during DECEMBER and
PLAIN and FANCY LINEN and LACE JANUARY Next, they will offer their Large NEW RIBBONS and LACES. SUNSHADES in all the Newest Pat-
terns.
FRENCH MANTLES and SHAWLS. DRESS MATERIALS in all the Load. ing Shades, with VELVETEENS and TRIM. MINGS to match.
BLACK and COLOURED SILKS, New
Shades.
CHILDREN'S FANCY WOOL WRAPS, COSTUMES, and EMBROIDERED PE- LISSES, WOOL GAITERS, HUBIERY, &c.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES.
GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, COLLARS, HOSIERY, SCARFS and TIES, HAND- KERCHIEFS, TRAVELLING RUGS,
*4.
BED and TABLE LINEN. TAPESTRY and CHETONNE HANG- INGS, in all the New Shades and Designs. TABLE CLOTHS and COVERS, to match.
EIDER DOWN QUILTS.
A GOOD SELECTION of MECHANICAL and other TOYS and GAMES, including ROCKING and VELOCIPEDE HORSES.
and Magnificent Stock of JEWELLERY, WATCHE, OLOCKS, SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, &o, &o, Considerably under the Usual Prices.
Shortly expected from England, an Elegant ASSORTMENT of SILVER OUPS,
suitable for Regatta or Race MEETINGS.
Hongkong, November 26, 1878. fol
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY,
THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the I SOCIETY will take place about the middle of FEBRUARY next.
The Days of Exhibition will be advertized at an early date.
W. M. B, ARTHUR, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, December 18, 1878.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
CHILDREN'S FRENCH PERAMBUT
LATORS.
LIMITED,
NOTICE.
LOSED from the 20th to the THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company
DOLLE FRENCE PERAMBULATORs.8let Instant, both days inclusive. LAWN TENNIS & CROQUET SETS. By Order of the Board of Directors, TENNIS MARKERS and BALLS.
J. BRADLEE SMITA, The CLEOPATRA, BOULETTE,
General Agent, pro tess. MAGIC FISH, &o, &o. BONBON -and
Hongkong, December 18, 1878. CRACKERS, in Great Variety,
· UHRISTMAS· FRESENTS and NEW YEARS' GIFTS for LADIES and GENTLE= | Mex, in the Latest Novelties and Invon-
tions
Hongkong, December 11, 1878.
JAI
A
N
BTU LT-Z,
of Exchange and conducts all kinds of HAS JUST REOLIVED PER "OFFEEENES," Banking and Exchange Business..
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE-
POSITA
On CURRENT äcouers, 2 per cent, per | Antim on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DErosiz&"
For 8 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
6
**
4 per cent.
12
21.
§ per cent
AND
HAS FOR SALE
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHEB, by appointment, to
intmatou,
MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE,"
NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 48, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.
WONG CHIU,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
No. 84, Queen's Road, HONGKONG, (Opposite the P. & 0, 0%.)
CHINESE VIEWS
FOR SALE AT MODERATE PRICE.
December 11, 1878.
L
LOST.
the 20TH JANUARY, 1879, the 1st Class
IRON SCREW STEAMSHIP -
AMERICA,"
of 563 Tons Net Register, Built in 1873 by Messrs. J. and R. SWAN, of Dumbar ton, and Engined by Messrs. Top and MoGREGOR, of Glasgow, with Compound Vertical Direct-Acting Surface-Condens ing Engines of 90 Horse-Power (nominal), working up to 450 H.-P. effectual; Con- sumption of Coal (Cardiff), about 8 Tons; Speed, about 8 Knots; Capacity of Bunkers, 180 Tons; Diameter of Üylin- ders, 25 and 48 inches; Boiler Multitu- bular; Length 210 feet 3 in.; Breadth, extreme, 26 feet 7 in; Depth of Hold," Tonnage Deck to Ceiling, 20 feet 9 in Spar Deck, Deck to Deck, 6 feet 7 in.; Draft, light, 9 feet.; loaded, 17 feat.; D. W. Capacity, including Bunkers, 1,100 Tons, or 16,500 Piculs exclusive of Bun- kers; Class, Lloyds 90 A1; Water Ballast; "Tween Decks laid; 3 Steam' Winches, and HARFIELD's Patent Wind lasa; Saloon amidships for 10 Cabin Passengers and Cabin aft, for 3. Boilers retubed in Hongkong in June, and the Bull-and Machinery now in first-class order.
Spare Engine Gear and Coal to be SOLD SEPARATELY.
For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. BIRLEY & Co., or the AUCTION- EERS, where Inventory and Plan of the | Vessel can be seen.
TERMS OF SALE-Half Cash on fall of the hammer. The Balance on completion of Transfer, expenses of which are to be jall borne by the Purchaser. The Ship and Inventory, with all faults and errors of description, to be at the Purchaser's risk at fall of the hammer,
AST NIGHT, on the QUEEN'S ROAD, or in the CITY HALL, & CINGALESE GOLD LOCKET, containing a Photo. graph. The Finder will please communi este with the Office of this Paper, when a Reward will be given if necessary. Hongkong, November 30, 1878.
DE
DENTAL NOTICE
R. ROGERS bas Returned and la Now Ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS at No. 7, ARBUTENOT ROAD,
Hongkong, November 29, 1978.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAO JOAQUIM DOS REMEDIOS, Deceased
TT is hereby notified that Probats of the
I last will and Testament of 1040
JOAQUIN vos REMEDIOS, Deceased, was Granted to the Undersigned on the 26th day of November, 1878.
(Signed) J. H. DOB REMEDIOS.
И
D. A. Dos REMEDIOS,
"}
M. O. DO ROZARIO.
A. A. Dos REMEDIOS.
ja14
Hongkong, December 14, 1878.
NOTICE. TROM the 1st of Octose I DE EASTLACKE will receive blá PATIENTS at bia nöw DENTAL ROOMS,
HUGHES & LEGGE, Auctioneers. Hongkong, November 18, 1878. ja20
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamer ́MARRATOON APOAR,” Captain A. B. MAOTAVISH, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 17th Instant, at 8 o'clock p.m.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 9, 1878.
del7
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
"MOBAY," Captain Buronse, will be de spatched as above on TUES-
DAY, the 17th Instant, at 3 o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1876.
FOR LONDON,
del7
No. 60, QUEEN'S ROAD GENTRAL, Over the CALLING 47 SINGAPORE & COLOMBO. MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 28, 1876.
NOTICE.
The Steamship
"GLENBARN,"
Captain GABSON, expected here on the 14th Instant, will
E. E. BIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, H. E. AD MIRAL ALVARD P. RYDER, AND TO B. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE AZEXIS OF Russia, GTINDER the Management of D. K.
GRIFFITH, recently of the WOOD-A MAU WO CHEUNG had pertain bual have entok despatch, as above,
For Freight or Faceage, apply to Woodness transactions with Ho Kor BEUK, SURSTYPE Do.
Enlargements are now being made in through the hands of Bazz TeinG CHURN,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. PERMANENT PIGMENT, Guaranteed to be these transactions, together with all money and se all the accounts arising out of
Hongkong, December 6, 1878.- indestructible by time or climate sad at matters between them, were cleared up and Frices very little more than were charged settled on the 3rd day of Juns of this year,
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. for the old perishable Sliver Printa,
The Steamship
"GLENGYLE" Amongst the Novelties is a quick-acting MAU WO ORBUNG now begs to give notice instrument for the production of Children's that, shotild any dispute er dificulty arise
Captain QUARTZY, due here between Shek Teing Chuen and Ho Kon
on the 18th Instant, will Shun, he (Man Wo Cheung) has nothing whatever to do with such disputes.
NEW PATTERNS in DARPETS. WINDOW OURTAINS of all kinds. TABLE CLOTHS & TABLE NAPKINS, HATS IN EVERY STYLE. DRESS_BOOTS, and SHOES,
jal
88 and 90, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, December 11, 1878.
JAZZ
Portraits.
- AML STYLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY | Taken Daily at Moderate Charges. STUDIO, QUEEN'S BOAD, Nearly opposite The Hongkong Hotel
Hongkong, December 18, 1878.
MAU WO CHEUNG,
No. 60, Wing Lok Street. Hoogkong, Debember 12, 1870,
have immediate despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agente. Hongkong, December 13, 1978, 4e20
Sailing Vessels.
MELBOURNE & DUNEDIN (N.Z.)
The Beltish Barque
**HOTSPUR," 11
"Capt. Shaw, will, have a quior despatch for the above Portà.
For Freight, apply to
ROZARIO & Co, Hongkong, November 11, 1878.
FOR LONDON
The 3/8 L. 11. Swedish Bark "ALMA,”
Captain 0. OnLSSON, will be despatched as above on or before the 10th January, 1879. “
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & C Hongkong, December 12, 3878 P
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, ;
The 41 British Ship -
"MIN-Y-DON
Captain LESLIE, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 28, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark "MONETA,"
7 Capt. Bisser, will load bare for audio the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Itongkong, November 26, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 Americon Bark
de26
"AMY TURNER,"·· Captain NEWELL, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, November 28, 1878, de26
FOR HAMBURG. The 3/3 L. 1. 1. German Bark
CONDOR"
STEFFENS, Master, will load Sa here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Uc.' Hongkong, December 13, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK, The American Ship
FLEETWING,”
GUEST, Marter, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co Hongkong, December 3, 1878,
FOR LONDONGARGAR The A1 British Bark 9. "MERCURY,
D. THOMAS, Master, will load here for the above Park, and will have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1878.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Ship
"MELROSE
FLUMER, Master, will load bens for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, spply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. Hongkong, December 2, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO," The A1 German Bark-
NIAGARA. PAULAEN Maater, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Exeight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Us Hongkong, November 2, 1878.
FOR HAMBURG;
The 3/3 L II American Bark
* DIRIGO,” A. STAPLES, Master, will lond hers for the abore Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
1
VOGEL, HAGNDORN & UN Hongkong, July 30, 1878,
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