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THE

CHINA

1840. Established February,

MAIL.

"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

With which is incorporated The

琥七月正年九十七百八千一英

VOL. XXXV. No. 4838.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON:-F, Azuar, 8, Ciemonta Lune, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTH, Ludgate Oirous, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON Co., 160 & 154, Zeadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,

18, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Na-

sau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND“ NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally-Ban & BLAGE, San Fran

$1800.

For Sale...

FOR SALE.

TINE NEW FIGS, direct from Smyrna. Brazil and Barcelona NUTS. LETTS'S DIARIES for 1870,

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1879.

For Sale.

CHRISTMAS

PUDDINGS.

-AND-

STORES

PRESENTS.

Central and Pin Fire CARTRIDGE PLUM BRISTMAS 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.

SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Con Square, Singapore, C. HENSZEN & Co., Manila, OBINA:-Macu, Mesara A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Shoutoso, CAMPBELL & 06. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow HDGs & Co. Shanghai, LANE, UNAWYO& Co., and KALLI & WALSH, Yokohama, LAKE, CRAWLINEN. FORF & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION, ~

PAID-UI CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 1,200,000 Dollary,

COURT OF DIRECTORE, Chairman-F. D. Sassoon, Eng.

Deputy Chairman--W, H, Foxes, Esq.

E. R. BELILIDE, Esq. A. MoIVER, Esq.

H. L. DALRYMPLE, WILHELM REINERS,

Esq. Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq. W. S. YOUNG, Esq. Hon. W. KESWICK,

CHIEF MANAGER Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Eng.

MANAGER.

Shanghai...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKER-London and County

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Bank

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HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 2 per cent, por annum on the daily

balance,

For Fixed Deposits :-

For 8 months, & per cont. per annum,

L

TABLE LINEN, Fine TURKISH TOWELS.

LINEN SHEETING.

GREEN and MARONE REP. FLANNEL SHIRTINGS.

PILLOW

FANCY FLANNEL for Gents'. Suits. NAVY BLUE SERGE.

CLOTH TROWSER LENGTHS, Assorted Patterną.

&

ALBUMS, in great variety. CRUMB BRUSHES and TRAYS. CHUBE'S CASH and DEED BOXES. VEYRON'S AUTOMATIC COFFEE MACHINES

COFFEE ROASTERS, TREMBLING CALL BELLS,

IMPERIAL TRACING CLOTH.

DESSERT, DINNER and BREAK.

FAST SERVICES

MINCEMEAT,

SMYRNA FIGS.

ELVAS PLUMS.

CRYSTALLISED FRUITS.

DRAGEES.

French and English BONBONS.

CHOCOLATE for DESSERT.

ASSORTED COSAQUES,

TELEPHONE CRACKERS. CONFERENCE CRACKERS.

AQUARIUM CRACKERS.- French and English TOYS. MECHANICAL TOYS.

DOLLS, in latest Parisian Costumes. SWIMMING DOLLS.

DOLLS' PORTMANTEAUX,

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DANCING and WALKING DOELS.

PUNCH and JUDY SHOW.

ROCKING HORSES.

MUSICAL BOXES.

TEA and DINNER SETS.

NOAH'S ARKS.

WHEELBARROWS,

GUNS and SWORDS.

SPADES and PAILS.

BARREL ORGANS.

French ALBUMS.

LADIES' DRESSING CASES.

GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES.

WORK BASKETS and BOXES.

LADIES' COMPANIONS. PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. CARD RECEIVERS, STATUETTES.

Bohemian FLOWER VASES.

Pharoah WRITING CABINETS,

SCENT CASES in Velvet and Crystal,

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 TORACCOS;

HOUSEHOLD STORES, of every Do- scription.

CLARET in Casks. MALT. HOPS. CAUSTIC SODA, CANADIAN POTASH,

CARBOLIC ACID. CHLORYDE OF LINE. $0 Kg Bộ

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. Hongkong, November 16, 1878.

# I N G STULTZ, "

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6

4 per cent.

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12

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5 per cent,

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身

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 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.)

HAS JUST RECEIVED

*

FER "CYFREENES," AND HAS FOR SALE— NEW PATTERNS in CARPETS. WINDOW CURTAINS of all kinds. TABLE CLOTHS & TABLE NAPKINS, HATS IN EVERY STYLE.

DRESS ROOTS, and SHOES.

88 and 90, Queen's Road Central.

jall Hongkong, December 11, 1878,

DESTRUCTION BY THE GREAT

FIRE-SELLING OFF!

A M HING

STULTZ

will SELL OFF HIS STOCK, more

or less damaged by the late Firo, at

TOILET BOTTLES and VASES.

ANEROIDS.

OROCODILE SCENT CASES.

CIGAR BOXES.

WRITING DESKS.

MEERSCHAUM PIPES,

LATEST DESIGNS in Electro-Plated WARE. PARTAGA'S HAVANA CIGARS.

MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOKS.

to

&o.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, November 29, 1878.

Intimations.

G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS.

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS. 46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, December 20, 1878.

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MOORE & Co., "FARIETY STOKE,” NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No. 42, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878.

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL.

THE

SOCIETY.

lutimations.

W. KERR TAYLOR, HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTER, DECORATOR,

GLASS EMBOSSING AND GILDING.

Temporary Premises: Fletcher's Buildings, Behind R. N. Seaman's Club, KONGKONG. December 28, 1878.

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WONG OH I U, PHOTOGRAPHER, No. 84, Queen's Road, HosaKONG, (Opposite the P. & O. Co.) CHINESE VIEWS FOR SALE AT MODERATE PRICE,

December 11, 1878.

日五十月二十年寅戊

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc- Tons to sell by Public Auction,

ON

WEDNESDAY,

the 6th January, 1879, at 2 pm, (For account of the concerned,)

ON BOARD,

The German Schooner

NICOLAUS"

of 157 Tous Registor, as she is now lying in this Harbour.

For further Particulars, apply to Messrs ARNOLD, KARBERG & Co., or to the Undersigned, where a List of Inventory can be seen.

TERMS OF SALE-Half of the Pur chase Money at the fall of the hammer. The Balance on completion of Transfer, expenses of which are to be borne by Purchaser. The Ship and Inventory, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchaser's risk at the fall of the hammer,

F. RAPP,

Auctioneer.

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Hongkong, December 31, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE MS BIELEX HE Undersigned have received in-

& Co. to sell by Public Auction, by Order of the Mortgagees, on or about! the 20TH JANUARY, 1879, the 1st Class IRON SCREW STEAMSHIP.

"AMERIUA,"

of 563 Tons Net Register, Built in 1873 by Messrs. J. and R. SWAN, of Dumbar-

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping,

Steamers.

FOR MANILA. The Steamship

"DIAMANTE,"

Captain THEGAUD, will be de spatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 8th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

ja8 Bongkong, January 6, 1879, FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGBES FOR NEW ZEALAND.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN,"

Captain MILLEE, will be do spatched na above on THURSDAY, the 9th Inst., at ↑ p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 06., Agente.

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Hongkong, January 6, 1879.

Sailing Vessels,

FOR MELBOURNE & DUNEDIN (N.Z.)

The British Barqze

HOTSPUR,"

Capt. Buaw, will have a quics despatch for the above Ports..

For Freight, apply to

ROZARIO & Co.

Hongkong, November 11, 1878,

FOR LONDON. The 9/3 1. 1. Swedish Bark

"ALMA," &

Captain O. OHLSSON, will be despatched as above on or

For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co, Hongkong, December 12, 1878. -

have

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark:

J. H. INGERSOLL," Captain Dow, will load here for the abovo Port, and will quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

ton, and Engined by Messrs. ToD and before the 10th January, 1879. MCGREGOR, of Glasgow, with Compound Vertical Direct-Aoting 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 Cylin 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 Dock, 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- kera; Class. Lloyds 90 Al; Water Ballast; "Tween Decks laid; 3 Steam Winches, and HARFIELD's Patent Wind- lass; Saloon amidships for 10 Cabin Passengers and Cabin aff. for 3. Boilers rolubed in Hongkong in June, and the bave Hall and Machinery now in first-class order.

Spare Engino Gear and Coal to be SOLD SEPARATELY,

For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. BIRLEY & Co., or the AUCTION- BERS, where Inventory and Plan of the Vessel can be seen,

TERMS OF SALE.Half Cash on fall of the hammer. The Balance on completion

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, December S0, 1878, ja30

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 41 British Ship

"MIN-Y-DON,"

Captain LESLIE, will load bare for the above Port, and will quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, November 26, 1878;

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The 4 1 German Bark

"MANILA II," GONNER, Master, having the

greater portion of her Cargo

of Transfer, expenses of which are to be engaged, will load here for the above Port, borne by the Purchaser. The Ship and and will be despatched on or about the jall Inventory, with all faults and errors of 6th January.

description, to be at the Purchaser's risk

HUGHES & LEGGE, Auctioneers,

ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED Greatly Reduced Prices during the month ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the OFFICE OF THE CHINESE INSUR- at fall of the hammer.

RAT DEPOSITS.

At 3 months' notico 8% per Annum.

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On Current Acconats at Raton which

can be ascertained at their Office.

D. A. J. OROMBIE, Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, November 25, 1878.

For Sale.

JUST RECEIVED. FROM THE BEST PARIS MANUFACTURERS.

PAYETERIE DE LUXE,

HAUTE NOUVEAUTE. "An Assortment of

LADIER STATIONERY

VARIOUS

NEWEST TEENCH AND ITALIAN SHAPES, And of the Finest Quality.

Also

COUNTING HOUSE STATIONERY, Comprising:

SOCIETY will take place about the middle of FEBRUARY noxt.

of JANUARY.

Hongkong, December 31, 1878.

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Intimations.

NOTICE.

The Days of Exhibition will be advertized

W. M. B. ARTHUR, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 18, 1878.

NOTICE.

ANCE CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in con-

Bequence of Messrs OLYPHANT Hongkong, November 15, 1878. ja20 & Co. having SUSPENDED PAYMENT, the Board of Directors of the above Company, at a SPECIAL MEETING held at the

NOTICE.

Head Office TO-DAY, the 9th Instant, ANY OUAMES at the Bon, Master

Appointed Mr J. BRADLEE SMITH as General Agent, tem,

G. zouco that, during Drostsz and THE Head Office of the ORINESE IN. Bess of the maid Compan, by whore all Binet met "BUMS, JAMES LUOR, Master,

FALCONER & Co. beg to 80-

JANUARY Next, they will offer their Large and Magnificent Stook of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, &o, &, Considerably under the Usual Prices.

Just Arrived from England, on Elegant ASSORTMENT of SILVER OUPS, sultsble for REGATTA or RACE MEETINGS.

Hongkong, November 26, 1878,

LUST

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TN REMOVING to Mussa MAJEWEN, BRICKEL & Co.'s Premises, during the Great Fire of December 28-28, 1878, TWO WATER COLORS, by HERBERT (1854), representing "GREENWIpa" and Commercial Letter and Note Paper. Samples and List of Prices can be obtain.THE DORT".

A Liberal Reward will be paid on Return ed from

of the above...

WILLIAM DOLAN. Hongkong, January 4, 1879.

SUBMARINE DIVING, ! CAPTAIN W. CLARK heb all the Ne

ED. CHASTEL, Queen's Road Central, Opposite the Clock Tower.

ja10 Hongkong, January 8, 1879,

NOTICE.

TO CAPTAINS REQUIRING SHA STOCK,

BEEFI

Ship "Commissary." Tierces PRIME INDIA MESS 24ERF, FOR SALE by private bar- gain on the above Ship Prices Moderate.

Hongkong, Detember 24, 1878 :

Appliances for BAZING OPERATIUKE, and it prepared to undertake

BURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, is This Day REMOVED to No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

J. BRADLER SMITH, General Agent, pro tem.

ja30 Hongkong, December 30, 1878 HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.

OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CI ASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WAN, on lavorable Terms, with quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors.

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Hongkong, November 29, 1878.

DENTAL NOTICE.

B. ROGERS has Returited and a Nor Ready to REVEIVE PATIENTS At No. 7, AsutHNOT ROAD,

Hongkong, November 28, 1878.

NOTICE.

TN Consentence of the Five, NAS HIRO

LOONG has REMOVED to No, STANLEY STREET, where Business will be Conducted as usual. jal] – Kongkong, Desember 28, 1878,

Contracts to work at Wrecks to the Depth For particulars as to teritus, &c, apply to of 20 Fathoms.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, D.qumber 2, 1878,

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To Confirm the Action of the Board of Directors with Reference to the Appoint- ment of Mr J. BRADLEE SMITH General Agent of the Company, an Extra- ordinary MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS will be held at the Head Office of the Company, on MONDAY, the 13th January, 1879, at 3 o'clock in the After- Doon, when an audited Statement of the Affairs of the Company will be submitted,

By Order of the Board,

WM. REINERS,

Chairman.

Hongkong, December 9, 1876.

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NOTICE. TROM the 1st of Ocrota

DE BASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HARL

Hongkong, September 28, 1878.

#UCHING 8.

Fbegs to announce to the Community

of Hongkong that he will be able to stipply BEEF, MUTTON, &ory

Noon, on the 8th Instant, or they will not be recognized.

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, January 6, 1879.

Shipping.

Steamers.

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FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO.- The Steamship

"ALBAY"

Capt. F, ABETON, will be de spatched for the above Ports

on WEDNESDAY, the 8th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1879,

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW,

The Steamship

"YESSO,"

Capt. S. Autor, will be de spatched for the above Ports

on WEDNESDAY, the 8th Instant, at Day-

front laim their support is that they may light, instead of an previously advertised.

SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral,

Hongkong, September 30, 1876,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, January 6, 1870,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 16, 1878,

B

FOR HAMBURG. `. The 3/8 L. 1. 1. German Bark

"CONDOR," STEPPENS, Master, will load A here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & CO. Hongkong, December 18, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK.

The American Ship

"FLEETWING,"

GUEST, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL 200

Hongkong, December 3, 1878.

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark

*** MERCURY,”

D. THOMAS, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will have qulok despotok. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1878,

FOR NEW YORK. The 1 American Ship

"MELROSE

PLUMER, Master, will load here for the above. Port, and will

have quick despatah,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & CR,

jað Hongkong, December 2, 1578,