THE
CHINA
^\hich is incorporated The
With
Bstablished February, 1845,
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4885. ·族四月三年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
For sale.
-AND-
FOR SALE.
LONDON, Stean, 8, Clements Lune RECENTLY ARRIVED,
Lombard Birset, GEORGE STPKET &
· Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goron, Ludgate Orous, B. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., Old Jeory, E.C. SAMUEL DELCO & Co., 150 & 184, Leadenhall Birost.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSEY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris,
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-
Jau Street.
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW
DODGERS'S CELEBRATED CUT RLERY.
WATERLOW's and DE LA RUE'S STATIONERY.
DESSERT and DINNER SERVICES TABLE GLASSWARE. GENTS' TOOL CHESTS.
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, MHEAD SWINGING LAMPS for OIL.
CABIN SUSPENSION and BULK. bourne and Sydney,”
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1879.
LOLLBEATION»,
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
ARE AGENTS FOR
YURCIER and ADETS' CLARETS.
COURVOISIER'S BRANDY. CHUBBS' SAFES. VAN HOBOKEN'S GIN. WHITBREAD's STOUT,
SILBER LIGHT LAMPS. FOSTER'S Bottled ALE and STOUT.
French JAMS, Confitureria de St. James. STARKEY'S GOLD LACE and OFFICERS'
DECORATIONS. BARTER'S CANVAS.
CABIN SWINGING CANDLE-KOHNSTAMN'S CHAMPAGNE.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta | STICKS.
generally:—Brax & BLACK, San Fran..
disco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS SALE & Con Square, Singapore. C. HzzzCZEN & Co., Manila.
NA Bacau, Mesure A. A. DE MELLO & Co.
Swatow, VAKPOELL aww. Ameg, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai LAKE, ÜJAWYono & Co., and KEEL *WALER. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- Ponn & Co.
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BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
FAID-OF CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND......................1,800,000 Dollars,
COUET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. Fouses, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KROWICK, E. B. BELILION, Ag. | WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALEYMPLE, Esq.
Keq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
H. Horrius, Esq.
W. S. YOUNG, Eng.
A. Molves, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong.......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai....EWEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
ON
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Ourrent Deposit Account at the rate
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
For Fixed Deposits:--
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
31
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent,
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking und Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
No. 1, Queen's Road East,
Offices of the Corporation,
Hongkong, February 15, 1870.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.}
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED RA
DEPOSITS.
At 8 months' notice 8% per Annum.
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On Current Accounts at Rates which can be ascertained at their Office.
D. A. J. CROMBIE, Acting Manager,}
Oriental Bank Corporation, !
Hongkong, November 28, 1878,
OHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
SIGNAL and MASTHEAD LAMPS, (Latest Admiralty Regulation).
TUBE EXPANDERS, Assorted Sizes. ENGINEER'S HAMMERS. MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. COPPER WIRE GAUZE. SPIRIT LEVELS.
INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, Assorted Sizes.
INSERTION RUBBER, Assorted Sicos. INDIA RUBBER DOOR MATS, INDIA RUBBER SUCTION and DE- LIVERY HUSE.
CANVAS DELIVERY HOSE. LEATHER BELTING,
A Large and Choice Assortment of American and English ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. NEW and POPULAR BOOKS,
INSTRUCTIVE and AMUSING.
EDUCATIONAL WORKS.
WORKS OF REFERENCE.
PRESENTATION BOOKS,
NOVELS, &c.
MUSIC & SONGS, by First-class Composers,
日二十月二年己
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
'HE Undorsigned has received instruc- tions from the Captain Superin-
[W. T. ALLEN & Co.'s ORNAMENTAL tendent of Police, to sell by Public
IRON WORK.
الطليع
GILEY & SONS' WINES. BASH'B DRAUGHT ALE, LETTS'S DIARIES. ISIGNY BUTTER. TEAUBER'S WHISKY. CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS. THE NEW LIFE JACKET. LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS,
LAND MAIL, and THE HOME NEWS.
Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 5th March, 1879, at 11 am., at the Central Police Station,--
SUNDRY UNSERVICEABLE and CONFISCATED ARTICLES, Com
OVER-prising:
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Beg to call Special Attention to the following Departments,
·COAST ORDER DEPARTMENT: ORDERS from the COAST or OUT-FORTS Aro Promptly and Carefully Executed. Goods not in Stock will be procured, if possible, in the Colony.!
SPECIAL ORDER DEPARTMENT:
BOOKS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, ORNAMENTAL HOUSE or GAR. DEN FITTINGS, FURNITURE, PIANOS, MEDICINES, BILLIARD TABLES, ARMS, &c., we ordered from Lakeland, ut a Commission (all trade discounts being allowed) on the laid down cost, of 5 per cent. on amounts over, and 10 per cent
on amounts under $100,
FORWARDING AGENCY...
Tunics, Trowsers, Coats, Old Brass and Iron.
Revolvers, Ammunition for Revolvers. Pistols, Percussion Caps, 20 Boxes Pin
Cartridges, &c., dra. TERMS OF SALE.
As customary. J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, February 28, 1879
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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undersigned as, seal store 'HE has received instruc kooper, to sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 11th of Marok, 1879, at 11 o'clock
PACKAGES OF CURIOS, TEA, PRESERVES, &c., &o., forwarded to anyam, at H. M. NAVAL YALD, — Address in the UNITED KINGDOM by each P. & u. Mail, Charges in full collected either here or from the Consignees as desired.
Particulars required with each Package are, Contents for declaration. at Castoms and value for insurance.
Hongkong, February 27, 1979.
G. FALCONER & CO., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER
MANUFACTURERS,
AND
JEWELLERS.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Sundry condemned NAVAL and VIC- TUALLING STORES, comprising -
Old Wrought and Cast Iron, Iron Tanks, Leather Hoses, Canvas, Lamps, Lanterns, Glass, Clocks, Boats, eto, etc.
Sundry Provisions, Clothing, etc. 4 Tine cach 4 gal. Ether.
And,
2817 lbs. Tabacco,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
OPERAS, MUSICAL INSTRUCTION BOOKS, &O, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half-in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
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A Fine
Selection
of SHERRIES.
Very Fine "O. K." BOURBON WHISKY. CHATEAU DE FRANDS.
flavoured (A fine full
Breakfast OLARET.). BRANDIES. GIN, LIQUEUES.
ALES, St.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO, Hongkong, February 21, 1879.
FOR SALE TUGENE RIMMEL'S TROPICAL
FLOWER WATER.
ZAIDENERE
SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,
VOGEL & Co., * · Sole Agents for China. Hongkong, February 19, 1879.
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FOR SALE. 58-inch SINGER & Co's "SPECIAL CHALLEGE BICYCLE, quite new. PATENT BEARINGS,
PATENT SADDLE.
DOUBLE BRAKE, & EXTRAS. Will be sold under Invoice Frice; owner leaving Colony.
Apply to SAYLE & Co.,
Where Machine can be seen, Hongkong, March 3, 1879,
inumations.
MOORE & Co., "YARIETY STORE," NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS, No. 42, Queerly Read Central, Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
DENTAL NOTICE.
CAFEA......£800 000 DR. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
RESERVE FUND........................180,000, HONGKONG on the 1st of April next.
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
HE DANK'S BRANCH IN HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Esat boys and receiven for collection Bills of Exchange and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATEN OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
POBITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNT, 2 per cent per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEFOSTIS,
For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
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á per cent.
per cent."
WASHING BOOKS,
(In English and Chines)
during the Summer Months, leaving Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
HUTCHING 8
F. bege to Banounce to the Community of Hongkong that he will be able to supply
BEEF, MUTTON, & from lat October, and trusts that they may grant him their support,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opponite the Cathedral.
Hongkong, September 20, 1878.
NOTION.
TROM the 18 or OCTOBER, FD EASTLACKE will receive bis PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEER'S ROAD CENTRAS, over the MEDICAL HAL
Hongkong, September-28, 1878.
GEORGE PHILIP DABX (DECEASED)
10 against the above fetate should be sent in to the Undersigned before
W ste to the 15th of March,
of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now
ready at this Office,Price, $1 each;
CHINA MAIL Office.
H; F. HANCE,
deting Consul
Contcs, Fek, 26, 1870,
AND BOOKS
46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, February 20, 1879.
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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the
N EIGHTH RDINARY MEETING
of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be Held at the BEAD OFFI JE Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 24th March, 1879, at 34 o'Clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1878.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 10th March to the 24th March, both days inclusiva. By Order of the Board,
J. BRADLEE SMITH, General Agent, Hongkong, February 19, 1879.
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THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
OTICE is hereby given, that an
NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of
year ending 31st December last, at the Rate of ONE POUND STERLING (£1 Stg.) per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on and aftor MONDAY, the 17th Current, at the uffices of the Corporation, where Share- holders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors, T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 16, 1879.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
.
All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, Fob, 21, 1879. *
Shipping. Steamers.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
**NAMOA,"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG,
The British Steamer
"ATHOLL,"
Captain THOMSON, will load hore for the above Porta, and will leave this on FRIDAY, the 7th Instant, at 2.30 p.m.
For Freight or r'assage, apply to
HOP KEE Dongkong, March 1, 1879,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON),
The American Barque
"ALDEN BESSE,"
may
Captain Norrs, will load here for the abve Port, and will leave this on MONDAY, the 10th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GOP KEE. Hongkong, March 1, 1879.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Barque
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***VICENTA," Captain TREMOYA, will have immediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, February 24, 1879. FOR VICTORIA (VANCOUVER'S
ISLAND).
The A1 American Bark
RELENG,"
Captain Snow, will load bere for the above Port, and have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 13, 1879. ma10
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON),
The A1 American Bark
"COLOMA," Captain HALE, will load here for the above Port, and have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, February 13, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The d 1.American Ship
"MATCHLESS,"
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Captain Dawes, will load here for the above Port, and have
For Freight, apply to
Capt. WESTONx, will be do Sleep apatched for the above Ports YONTRIBUTING Shareholders are re-
on THURSDAY, the 6th Instant, at Day-quick despatch. queated to send in an ACCOUNT or light. BUSINESS CONTRIBCTED during the half Fear ended 31st December 1878, ou of before March 31st, on which date the Accounts will be Closed.
By Order of the Board of Directors, D. GILLIES,
Secretary, Dongkong, February 25, 1879,
THE
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
apl
HE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on WEDNESDAY,
the above-named Company, will be Held the 5th March, 1879, at Noon, at his
at the Company's Office, No. 39, Queen's Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,→→ Road, in the city of Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th day of March next, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of passing cor tain Special Resolutions providing for the following alterations in the Constitution and Articles of Association of the Com pany; viz.
6 Bolts Each No. 1, 2, 3 and 4
COTTON DUCK,
1-That the Business of the Company be in fature managed by a Board of * Directora and a Secretary instead of the former and General Agents as heretofore.
2-That if in the opinion of the Directors the Business of the Company in any year be such as not to Warrant the Payment of Latereat at $12 per cont. per annum on the Paid-up Capital, they may during spah pear reduce such Rate to such lower amount as they may consider desirable for the Interests of the Company,----- 3-To enable the Directors if a necessity
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RAVENS DUCK. 100 s. COTTON TWINE,
TERMS OF SALE-As castomary,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer,
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Hongkong, March 1, 1879.
AUCTION OF ENGLISH-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GRAND PIANO,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.
been instructed to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
shall arise to pay such Interest or the 5th March, 1878, at 2 o'Clock p.m., any part thereof out of the Reserve at The Hermitage," the Residence of 4-To' provide that when there shall be A. MOG. HEATON, Esq.,
Fund.
profits applicable for dividend the The whole of the ENGLISH-MADE FUR- same shall be divisible as the ShareNITURE, comprising A Drawing- holders in Meeting shall determine, Room Suite of Ebonized Walnut Covered That Fourteen Days instead of Thirty with Cretonne, Whatnots, Side Tables, Days notice may be given of all Chiffoniere, Mantel-piece Mirror, Chromo- Meetings of the Company, 6-That Clause 147 of the Articles of lithographs, Window Curtains, do, do,
the Company be expunged, leaving future changes in the Regulations of the Company to be made as provided for by Ordinance No. 1 of 1865.
NOTICE is hereby also given, that a Second EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MERTING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company, will be Held at the same Hour and Place on MONDAY, the 24th day of March next, for the purpose of Confirming snob Special Resolutions as may be passed at the First mentioned Meeting.
Dated this Third day of February, 1879.
By Order,
J. BRADLEE SMITH, General Agent,
DINING ROOM FURNITURE, com prising-Polished Oak Chairs and Couches covered Morocco, Sideboard, Dining Table, Whatnot, Electro-plated Ware, Glass, and Crockery Ware, &o, &o.
BED ROOM SUITE, consisting of Polished Ash Wardrobes with Mirror Doors, Dressing Tables, Cheats of Draw- ers, Chairs, Toilet Glass, Writing Table, and a Brass Bedstead with Spring and Horse-hair Mattress, do, do, do,
Also,
A GRAND PIANO, by JOHN BROAD- WOOD & BORS.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 3, 1879,
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FOK HGITOW AND HAIPHONG. The Steamship
"CONQUEST,"
Captain Scorr, will be de- patched for the abovo Porta on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, the 7th Inst., at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
E-SHUN HONG,
Agent,
No. 42, Bonham Street,
Hongkong, March 3, 1879.
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AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralasian and New Zealand Porte, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI, The Departure of the Com. pany's Steamship
"OCEAN," EDMUNDSON, Commander, Is POSTPONED until SATURDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, March 8, 1879...
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DEO MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
TANAIS," Commandant DE LA MARGELLE, shortly after the arrival of the next will be despatched for YUKO Mall
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, February 28, 1879.
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French
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
*** AMAZONE,” Commandant BRUNST, will be despatched for SHANGHAI
Catalogues will be issued, and the Fur-shortly after her arrival from Europe, niture will be on view from Noon of
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Tuesday, the 4th,
Agent, Hongkong, February 29, 1879.
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RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, Fobruary 13, 1879.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLDEN RULE,” LEWIB, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co Gongkong, February 26, 1870,
FOR PORTLAND,
The A1 American Bark "STILLMAN B. ALLEN," TAYLOR, Mastor,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, February 26, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
"STRAGATHRO," MILLAR, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 18, 1879,-
FOR HAMBURG. The 8/3 L. 11 German Schooner
"BOLSTEIN KULPER, Master:
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Oc Hongkong, February 5, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 1 American Ship
"BLACK HAWE," HOWLAND, Manter.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL Co.
Elongkong, January 30, 1870,
FOR LONDON, The 3/3 L.II. Norwegian Ship “SUMARLIDE,”" TOBIASEN, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co,
Rongkong, January 30, 1870.
FOR BONOLULU,
The 41 American Barkentine "MIGNON," SOULE, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, January 30, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 British Bark
"HAZELHURST," GOUDEY, Mester,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & On
Hongkong, January 20, 1970,
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