THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
Vol. XXXV. No. 4911.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
號三月四年九十七百八千一英
JONDON :—F. Azaan, 8, Cleman?: Zune, Lombard Street, GEORGE Berner & Co., 30, Cornhill. GONDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Oirous, E. C. BATRE, HENDY
& Co., 4, Old Joury, B.C. SAMUEL
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[HE Undersigned has received instruc tions on the Owners' behalf, to sell DEATON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall by Public Auction, on Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, París. NEW YORK:—ANDHEW WIND, 133, Nor-.
sau Street. AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND :——Gonnox & Goros, Mel bourne and Sydney,
BAN FRANCISCO and American Porta __generally :-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
Cisco.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-BAYLE & Con Square, Singapore, C. HissK. & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Mossa A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Satow, CAMPBELL. & Co, Amay, WILSON, NICHOLLS & C. Foockw, Heź & Co. Bhanghai, Lane, Crawford & Co., and KELLY & Wian, Yokohama, Lane, CHAW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
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WEDNESDAY,
the 9th April, 1879, at 5.30 P.M.,— On the GROUND, all that PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND, at Kow. LOONG, known as GARDEN LOT No, 4, formerly occupied by the late Mr W. H. NOTLAY.
Dimensions-North 297' 07
South 280-0" East GT 0"
West 204' 0"
Area 37,649 square feet. Crown Kent $17.27 per Annam, This Lot forms a most eligible site for BUNGALOW, or BATHING HOUSE, and embraces & CAPITAL GARDEN OF VEGE TABLE mould imported for the purpose.
TERMS OF SALE,—No advance at any bidding under $5. Half of the Pur chase Money at the fall of the hammer, and the Balance within three days. Possession to be taken on the day of
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING || Sale,
CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars, KESERVE FUND,... 1,800,000 Dollars
COUBT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. Forsza, Esq, Deputy Chairman-Bon, W. KkewICH,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM Raisins,
1. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. HOPFIUS, Esq. A. Molven, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq. W. S. Youro, Eng.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERER-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ÅLLOWED,
All expenses of Transfer to be borne by the Purchaser as nayal,
For further Particulare; apply at the Office of Mr R. G. ALFORD, Surveyor, 16, Queen's Road.
T. G. GLOVER,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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TION, shortly, on O BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUQ a day to be hereafter named, unless previously dis posed of by private contract,—
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1879.
intimations.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
METS
Shapes.
CHRISTY'S SUMMER STRAW and FELT HATS.
Ettwood's EXTRA LIGHT PATENT AIR CHAMBER HELMETS.
FRENCH LIGHT SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES, CANYAB SHOES. ELECTRO-PLATED ICE PAILS, IOE TONGS, ICE SHOVELS, ICE PITCHERS.
The New ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS for Kerosine, perfectly safe.
EIECTRO-PLATED CIGAR LANKS, LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS.
POCKET SIPHONIAS and WATERPROOF COATS,
AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS, PERFUMERY and TOILET SQAFS. INDIA RUBBER AIR BEDS, CUSHIONS and PILLOWS.
The New CHIT BOOKS. MAPS OF AFGHANISTAN,
CAFETIERES. COCOA-NUT MATTING & MATS.
New SCARVES, BPACES and COLLARS.
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The PATENT LIFE JACKETS and SWIMMING BELTS,
MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES. DE LA RUE's and AMERICAN
PLAYING CARDS.
The Celebrated HUNYADI JANOS MINERAL WATER.
SPRATT FIBRINE DOG BISCUITS. MAGNIFYING GLASSES. DOG COLLARS.
MAPS OF CHINA.
A Large COLLECTION OF WORKS ALBUMS.
OF REFERENCE. FAMILY SCALES. OVERLAND TRUNKS.
SCRAP BOOKS. SKITMAN'S OFFICE FILES. COPYING PRESSES.
CLARETS, SAUTERNES AND OTHER LIGHT SUMMER WINES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co Hongkong, April 2, 1879.
EIGHT PER CENT. SILVER LOAN
OF
THE CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT,
Authorized by Imperial Decree dated the 14th Day of the Ninth Moon of the Fourth
Year of Kwong-Sil (Dth October, 1878.)
pin (aion minime
Haiquan Taolo 1,750,000=Shṛnghai Tacin 1,948,500 Stock,
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY,
Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Cap. able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily, The Property is of a most The Bords are redeemable at PAR WITHIN SIX YEARS (1884) by HALF-YEARLY
In Bonds of Shanghai Taels 500 each, bearing Interest from 11th April, 1879. The First Instalment of Interest being payable on 5th October, 1879, in HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI.
valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES OF GROUND close to the water, viz-Inland Lots Nos. 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING House and BUSINESS PRE-
ON Curent Dopopit Accoun on the daily ass, erected specially for the purpose
of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily only a few years since, together with the
Lalance.
For Fixed Deposita —
For 3 months, 3 por cont. per annum.
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4. per cent.
12
21
5 per cout.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT-
TINGS.
12
13
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafie, grouted on London, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
Offices of the Corporation,
DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED
Deroertà,
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At 9 months' notice 8%. per Annum,
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12
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On Current Accounts at Rates which
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager.
can be ascertained at their Office.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 28, 1878,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
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CAPITAL...................£800,000, RESERVE FUNDjan
Bankers.
£160,000,
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Dralle on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Bachange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE.
POSITS.
ON FIXED DEPOSITA.
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For further Particulars, apply to
Messra SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON,
Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong. Hongkong, March 5, 1879.
intimations.
NOTIO E., :
GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
HALTERN FXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CRINA TELEGRAPH
CO, LIMITED,
ПE Offices of the above Companies will be REMOVED to the Freer FLOOR MARINE HOUSE"-Queen's Road Central, Tomorrow, the 1st of April.
Hongkong, March 31, 1879,
THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
MR.
LIMITED,
NOTICE.
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FR. J. BRADLEE SMITH has this Day been appointed SECRETARY to the above Company.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
WM. REINERS,
Chairman. Hongkong, Marth 24, 1879.
NOTIOR.
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Estato of JAMES GYE, Medical Attend ant at the Chinese Govoromens Coal Mine, near Kulung, Deceated.
CLAIMS against the above Fatate should
be lodged with the Undersigned not later than the 15th day of April, 1879. A. FRATAR, H. B. M' Conani, B. B. M's Consulate,
Tauery, 12th March, 1879.
THE
(ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE CALENDAR) DEAWINGS. - PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN HONGKONG.
PRICE OF ISSUE-PAR.
日二十月三年外己
Intimations.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
ПE Company's Steamer ICHANG will
Tako daily trips between Hongkong and Canton on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY Next, the
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
-The A 1 British Clipper Ship
* CILURNÚM,” BEADLE, Master, will be de spatched for the above Port,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Instant. Leaving on the Uth April. Hongkong at 8 AM, and Canton at 4 P.M. on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR. DAY,nd? A.M., and 8 RM, on SUNDAY.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
NOTICE TO MARINERS. No. 100.
CHINA SEA.
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SHANGHAI DISTRICT.-WOOSUNG
RIVER.
WOOSUNG INNER BAR SIGNALS.
TOTICE is hereby given that on the
NOTION is
Geumsstrical
Signals were substituted for the flags
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The d 1 Americau Bark-
"T. A. GODDARD,” Captala SMITH, will load, hore for the above Port, and have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, March 12, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Bark
"PENOBSCOT
Capt. Chipman, will load here for the above Port, and will
formerly used for shewing the depth of have quick despatob,
water on the Bar during the day,
For particulars Aee NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 98 of the 31st January last, which was published in the Hongkong and Shanghai Papere up to this date.
By order of the Inspector-General of
Customs,
GERALD E. WELLESLEY,
Acting Engineer-in-Chief.
Imperial Maritime Customs,"
Engineer's Office,
Shanghai, S1st March, 1879. OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S. 8.
COMPANY.
- NOTICE.
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FROM and after this date, Mr H. M.
FROM da ih ACT AS AGENT
of the above Campany.
Q. B. EMORY,
Agent. Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
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OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
AR A. M. ROZA PERRIBA, is hereby Mthorized to SIGN BILLS OF LADING by the Company's Steamore,
H. 'M. BLANCHARD,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
For Sale..
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FOR SALE. RIMMEL'S TROPICAL FLOWER WATER
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION horebyUGENE
invites SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR SHANGHAI TAELS 1,787,000 of 8 PER CENT. Bonds at the Issue PRICE or Pal, payable as follows:---
SHANGHAI TAELS 10 per cent on application.
15 days after allotment.
90
100
The Bords will bear interest at the rate of Shanghai Tasle aight por cont, por sanum, payable half-yearly according to the Chinese Calendar, as per annexed Schedule, at the Offices of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, in Hongkong (at current rate of Exchange for Demand Bills on Shanghai) and Shanghal
The first payment of Interest on the full amount of each. Bond will be payable on 5th October, 1879, at the above-mentioned places.
The Bonds will be redeemed at par within six years (1884) by 11 half-yearly Draw- inge, commencing 5th October, 1879, of Shanghai Taela 10,000 each, the balance of the | Loan, Shanghai Taols 162,000, being paid off on 9th Angust, 1884.
The Drawings will take place in Hongkong in February and August in each year, and the Bonds so drawn will be paid off at par on the respoctivo dates specified in annexed Schedule at the Offices of the Hongkong and Shangbai Banking Corporation, Hongkong (at current rate of Exchange for Demand Bills or Shanghai) and Shanghai, after which dates interest on the Bonds to drawn will cease.
The Loan has been authorized by an Imperial Decree, dated 9th of October, 1878, The Loan, principal and interent, is specially secured by the hypothecation of the Imperial Maritime Customs Revenue of the ports of Shanghai, Focchow, Canton, Ningpo and Hankow-the five Ports which have the largest Cnatoms' Revenue of the Empire to the extent necessary for the dus payment of interest and repayment of principal of the said Loas,
The speelal hypothecation of Customs' Revenue to meet the charge of the present Lann is constituted by the deposit with the Hongkong and Shanghai Lanking Corpura”: tion of Customa Bonds, signed by the Viceroys and Governors of the respective Provinces in which the Ports referred to are situated, which Bonds will be held by the Bank in trust for the holders of this Losn. These Customs' Bonus will Be received, in case of neod, in payment of Chinese Customs Duties.
Certified Translaticon of the Official Documents authorizing the Loan, may be inspected at the Office of the Bongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong and Shanghai,
Default in payment of any instalment at the due date will render all previous pay.' ments liable to forfeiture,
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of the amount appiled for is allotted, the balance of the deposit will be applied towards If no allotment is made, the deposit will be returned in full ; sud if only a portion the payment of the final instalmont.
Bonds to Bearer will be issued against Allotment Letters and Bunkers' Receipt.
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6th
7th
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DENTAL NOTICE,
8th
9th
10th
11th
ROGERS will visit SHAN UHAI
Dduring the Summer Months, leaving
HONGKONG on the let of April next, sni returning about 1st November,
Bongkong, February 10, 1870.
NOTION.
Principal. Interest,
Total
1nt instalment due 6th October, 1879..............162,500,00.....69,825.81..241,826 81 30th March, 1880.162,600.00...68 021.70...225,621.70 28rd September, 1880..162,600,0....56,717.60.219,217,60. 19th March, 1881...... 152,500.00...50, 413.48...212,913 18 12th September, 1881.,102,600.00..44,100.87...206,609 37 8th March, 1882162,500.00.37,800, 20...20,305 26 Let September, 1882.162,500.00...81,601 15.104,00116 25th February, 1865....162,500.00...26,197,04387 697.04. 21st August, 1883162,000, 0.,18,892.98...161,39293 14th February, 1884.162,500.00.13,668.82.176,088.82 9th August, 1684......162,000.0... 6,284.71...188,284.71 Fhanghai Taela......1,787,000.00 415,857,86 2,202,667.86
Applications (Forms of which can be obtained at the offices of the Bank) accom panied by a deposit of Shanghai Teels Ten per cent., will be received by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation until the Eleventh day of April, 1879, on which date the allotment will be made
TRADE
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SUPERIOR TO ALL SOULJE PREPARATIONS,
VOGEL & Co., Solo Agents for China.
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Hongkong, February 19, 1879.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI AND
TAIWANFUO.
The Steamship
ALBAY,"
Capt. F. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the above Porta
on FRIDAY, the 4th Instant, at Daylight,
For Froight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
ap4 Bongkong, April 2, 1879.
FOR MANILA VTA AMOY, The Spanish Steamer
EMUY," BLANCO, Master, will be despatch ed for the above Ports on FRI
DAY, the 4th Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, April 2, 1870,
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
*** FIBRE,”
art
Commandant Le Foxrols, will be despateked for YOKOHAMA abortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, March 28, 1879,
NOTION.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship.
"PEIRO," Commandant PASQUALINI, Will despatched for. SHANGHAI har arrival from Europe.
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On CURRENT AUJOUXTe, 2 per cent, per TAROM the 1st or Optotes, annum on the daily balanos.
DE EASTLACKE will receive his For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, AGERIE shortly after PATIENTA at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, | Isaving zus Loan No. 50, QUEEN's load CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
"
4 per cetit,
11
19
Ď per cent,
13
Hongkong, September 23, 1875,
(Signed)***
Hongkong, 5th March, 1879,
G. pt CHAMPEAUX, “Agent,"
L JACKSON,
Chief Manager
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For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 29, 1879,
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FOR VICTORIA (VANCOUVER'S ISLAND).
The A1 American Bark
"THOS. FLETCHER;" Capt. PENDLETON, will load hore for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
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Hongkong, March 20, 1879.
FOR HONOLULU,
The 41 American Ship
"REPUBLIC
Capt. Holmes, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 Amerloan Ship
"EDITH," MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Cb,
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A1 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA," LUNT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOUEL & Ca.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 American Ship
"CHARMER," Captain LUCAS, will load bbre for the above Part, and will have quick, despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, March 7, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG, The 41 German Schooner
"FORMOSA," BURGWARDI, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VÜGEL & Co,
Hongkong, March 17, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"GOLDEN RULE," LEWIS, Master.
For Freight, apply to th VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1879.
FOR PORTLAND,
The A1 American Bark
STILLMAN B, ALLEN," TAYLOR, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The d 1 British Bark
STRACATHRON. MILLAR, Master,
204 Dreight, tppt to
YOUEL & Us.
Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"BLACK HAWK," HOWLAND, Maste:,
For Braight, nuty to
VAIRI & Oo. Hongkong, January 30, 1970. -
FOR LONDON.
The 9/3 L. II. Norwegian Ehip "≥ UMARLIDE,” :
►TOBLASEN, Mester,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, January 30, 1870, --
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Bark
"HAZELHURST,” (GOUDEY, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & OR
Hongkong, January 30, 1579,
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