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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1848,

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List."'. Published every Evening.

VOL. XXXV. No. 4912. 號四月四年九十七百八千一荈

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAJA.

LONDON :-F, ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lune, Lombard Streat. GEORGE STREET & Co 30, Cornhill. GORDON & Goron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co. 4, Old Jewry, B,C. SMUEL DRAGON & Co., 100 & 164, Leadenhall

Strest,

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,

19, Rus Monsscur, Paris. NEW YOEK:-AxDxxW WIX, 188," Nur-

sau Street.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned has received instruc

tions on the Owners' behalf, to sell Public Auction, on

by

WEDNESDAY,

the 9th April, 1879, at 5.30 P.M., On the GROUND, all that PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND, at Kow AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW 100NG, known as GARDEN LOT No. 4, ZEALAND GORDON & Goros, Mel-formerly occupied by the late Mr W. bourne and Sydney,

H. NOTLEY, - Dimensions-North 297' 0"

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte

generally :-Bran & Black, San Fran

CHICO.

SINGAPORE. AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Swatow, CAMPBILE & Go, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, Hanes & Co. Shanghai. LAME, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLE & WALSH, Yokohama, Lanny Graw- FORD & Co.

Banki

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,1,300,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman—W. H. Forsta, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK,

F. R. BELILIOE, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,

B. L. DALRYMPLE,

Reg.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq,

A. MOIVER, Esq.

Haq.

F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

South 280 0"

East 57' 0"

West 201' 0"

Area 37,649 square feet, Crown Rent $17.27 per Annum. This Lot forms a most eligible site for BUNGALOW, or BATHING Hover, and embraces a ÚAPITAL 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 Sale, All expenses of Transfer to be borne by the Purchaser as usual,

For farther 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,

W. S. YOUNG, Esq. TION, shortly, on a day to ha O BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC

hereafter named, unless previously dia posed of by private contract,---

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong.....Tuomas Jackson, Esq.

MANAGEL

Shanghai, Ewen Camison, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,London and County

Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

N Current Deposit Account at the rate ON

of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :-

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent. 22

per cont.

6

12

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+$

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132

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.

No. 1, Que n's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

Offices of the Corporation,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

RATES

)ATES OF INTEREST ÁLLOWED ON FIXED

DEPOSITS, 4

At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.

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-On Current Accounts at Ratas which

can be ascertained at their Office.

D. A. J. CROMBIE,

Acting Manager,

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, November 28, 1878.

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

CAPITAL.$800 000.

RESERVE FUND,...............................................£150,000. Bankers

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

THE BANK'S BRANOE in Bosukere

grante Dratis on London and the Chlet Commercial places in Europe and the East) bays and receives for cellsution Billa of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

RATES OF INTRESSE ALLOWED ON DE. FOSITS

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1879..

intimations.

EX LATE ARRIVALS.

(ALCUTTA SUN HATS and HELMETS in Now Shape

CALCUTTA SUNMATI STRAW ME SELFV

ELLWOOD'S EXTRA LIGHT PATENT AIR CHAMBER HELMETS.

FRENCH LIGHT SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES, CANVAS SHOES.. ELECTRO-PLATED ICE PAILS, ICE TONGS, ICE SHOVELS, IOE PITCHERS.

The New ELECTRO-PLATED READING LAMPS for Irosine, perfectly safe.

ELECTRO-PLATED CIGAR LAMPS, LAWN TENNU BATS and BALLS.

FOCKET SIPHONIAS and WATERPROOF COATS, AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS, PËRFUMERY and. TOILET SOAPS. INDIA RUBBER AIR BEDS, CUSHIONS and PILLOWS..

The New CHIT BOOKS. MAPS OF AFGHANISTAN.

CAFETIERES. COCOA-NUT MATTING & MATS. New SCARVES, BRACES and COLLARS.

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THE

日三十月三年外己

Intimations."

NOTICE.

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HE CREDITOES of GEPP & Co. are requested to sond in all CLAIMS to the Undersigned, on or before SATUR- DAY, 8th April, 1879,

per pro. GEPP & Co.

FRANK HYDE,

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Canton, March 25, 1870. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

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THE Company's Steamer ICBANG will make daily trips between Hougkong and Canton on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY Next, the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Instant. Leavlug Hongkong at 8 A., and Canton at P.M, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR- AMERICAN DAY, and 7 a. M., and 3 1.3. on SUNDAY.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Ager.tk.

The PATENT LIFE JACKETS and SWIMMING BELTS.

MEERSCHAUM and BRAR PIPES. DE LA RUE's and

PLAYING CARDS. The Celebrated HUNYADI JANOS MINERAL WATER.

SPRATT'S FIBRINE DOG BISCUITS. MAGNIFYING GLASSES.

DOG COLLARS,

MAPS OF CHINA.

A Large COLLECTION OF WORKS ALBUMS.

OF REFERENCE. FAMILY SCALES.

OVERLAND TRUNKS.

SCRAP BOOKS, SHIPMAN'S OFFICE FILES. COPYING PRESSES.

CLARETS, SAUTERNES AND OTHER LIGHT SUMMER WINES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, April 2, 1870.

THE

EIGHT PER GENT. SILVER LOAN

OF

Hongkong, April 1, 1879.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS

No. 100.

CHINA SEA.

SHANGHAI DISTRICT.-WOOSUNG

RIVER.

WOOSUNG INNER BAR SIGNALS.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,-

The A 1 British Clipper Ship

"CILURNUM,

BEADLE, Master, will be de- spatched for the above Port

on the 9th April.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, March 25, 1879,

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Bark

"T. A. GODDARD,” Captain SMITH, will load here for the above Port, and have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, March 12, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 American Bark "PENOBSCOT,"

RUSSELL & Co.

*p12

Capt. CHIPMAN, will load hero for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. “

Hongkong, March 29, 1870.

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FOR VICTORIA (VANOJUVER'S

ISLAND).

The A1 American Bark

"TROS. FLETCHER," - Capt. PENDLETON, will load here for the above Port, and

TOTICE is hereby given that on the will have quick despatch. NOTICE 1979, Geometrical

formerly used for stewing the depth of

CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT,Siguale were substituted for the fagn Authorised by Imperial Decres dated the 14th Day of the Nisth Moon of the Fourth water on the Bar during the day.

Year of Kwong-S7 (9th October, 1878).

Haiquan Taels 1,750,000 Shanghai Taels 1,049,500 Stock.

La Boude of Shangbai Taels 600 each, bearing Interest from 11th April, 1879. The First Instalment of Interest being payable on 6th October, 1879, in HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL.

THE MONGKONG 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 Bonds are redeemable at PAR WITHIN SIX YEARS (1884) by HALF-YEARLY valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES OF GROUND olose to the wator, viz.-Inland Lots No. 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE- MISES, erected specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT- TINGS.

(ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE CALENDAR) DRAWINGS. - PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN BONGKONG.

For further Particulara, apply to

Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON,

Solicitors, Supreme Court House,

Hoogkong, Hongkong, March 5, 1879.

intimations.

NOTICE,

EASTERN EXTENSION

AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH

CO., LIMITED,

GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY,

THE Offices of the above Companies Twill bo REMOVED to the FLEST

FLOOR MARINE HOUSE"-Queen's Road Central, To-morrow, the 1st of April.

Hongkong, March 31, 1879.

THE OHINESE INSURANCE CO.,

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LIMITED,

NOTICE,

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TR. J. BRADLEE SMITH has this Day been appolated SECRETARY to the above Company.

By Order of the Board of Director,

WM. REINERS,

Chairman. Hongkong, March 24, 1870.

NOTICE

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Estato of JAMES GTE, Medical Attend- ant at the Chinese Government Cost Mine, near Kelang, Deceased, YLAIMS against the above Estate should lots with the Undersigned not later than the 18th day of April, 1870.

A. FRATER, H. B. M.'s Consul 1. B. M.'s Consulate,

Tamany, 12th Maidh, 1870.

DENTAL NOTICE,

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FRICE OF ISSUE-PAR.

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TIDE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION hereby invites SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR SHANGHAI TAELS 1,187,000 of 8 PER CENT, Bonds at the issue PRICE OF PAK, payable as follows —

SHANGHAI TAELs 10 per cent an application.

90

100

15 days after allotment,

The Bouda will bear interest at the rate of Shanghai Taela eight per cent, per annum, payable half yearly according to the Chinese Calender, as per annexed Schedulo, at the Cfices of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, in Hongkong (at ourrent rate of Exchange for Demand Billi on Shanghai) and Shanghal,

The first payment of Interest on the full amount of each Bond will be payable on 6th October, 1879, at the above-mentioned places.

The Bonds will be redeemed at par within six years (1884) by 11 half-yearly Draw- ings, commencing 6th October, 1879, of Shanghai Taels 162,500 each, the balance of the Loan, Shanghai Tae's 162,000, being paid off on 9th August, 1884.

The Drawings will take place in Hongkorg in February and August in each year, and the Bonds so drawn will be paid off at par on the respective dates specified in annexed Schedule at the Offices of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, in Houghing (at current rate of Exchange for and Bille va Shanghai) and hang, after which dates interest on the Bonds so drawn will conse.

The Loan has been authorized by an Imperial Decree, dated 9th of October, 1878. The Loan, principal and interest, is specially secured by the hypothecation of the Imperial Maritime Customs Revenue of the ports of Shanghai, Fooohow, Canton, | Ningpo and Hankov-the five Ports which have the largest Customs. Revenue of the Empire to the extent necessary for the due payment of interest and repayment of principal of the said Loan.

For particulars 200 Nomoɛ TO MARINERS, No. 98 of the 31st January last, which was published in the Hongkong and Shanghai Papers up to this date.

By order of the Inspector-General of

Customs,

-

GERALD E, WELLESLEY,

Acting Engineer-in-Chief.

Imperial Maritime Customa,

Engineer's Office, Shanghai, Slot March, 1870,

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OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S. 8.

FIR

COMPANY.

NOTICE,

ROM and after this date, Mr H, M. BLANCHARD Will ACT AS AGENT of the above Company.

G. B. EMORY,

Agent.

Hongkong, April 1, 1879.

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- OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY.

A. M. Roza PEREIRA, is hereby Mauthorized to SIGN BILLS OF LADING by the Company's Steamers.

H. M. BLANCHARD,

Acting Agent.

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Hongkong, April 1, 1879.

HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.

OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongade the WAX, on favorable. Terme, with quick despatch.

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors.

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Hongkong, November 29, 1878

F.

HUTCHING ́SI

begs to announce to the Community

The special hypothecation of Customs' Revenue to meet the charge of the present of Hongkong that he will be able to supply Loan is constituted by the deposit with the Hongkong and Shanghai banking Corpora- BEEF, MUTTON, M., tion of Custome' Bonds, signed by the Viceroys and Governors of the respective Provinces

in which the Ports referred to are situated, which Bonda will be held by the Bank in from let October, and trusts that they may trast for the holders of this Loan. These Customs Bonds will be received, in case of grant him their support. need, in payment of Chinese Customs Duties.

Certified Translations of the Official Documents authorizing the Loan, may be inspected at the Offie of the Hongkong and whanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong and Shanghai.

Default in payment of any instalment at the duo date wilļi render all previous pop- mentá liable to forfeiture,

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If no allotment is made, the deposit will be returred in full; and if only a portion of the amount applied for is allotted, the balance of the de post will be applied towards the payment of the final instalment,

Bonds to Bearer will be issued against Allotment Letters and Banker' Receipt.

Principal. Interest.

"Total.

1st Instalment due 5th Cotober, 1879..............162,500.00...69,325, 81...241,825.81 80th March, 1680 162,500.00......6,021, 70...226,521.70

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during the Summer Months, leaving \R, ROGERS will visit SHANDŽIAÍ

|HoxGLONG on the 1st of April next, and

returning about lat November,

-Hongkong, February 10, 1879.

NOTICE.

On CURRENT ACCOUNT, 2 per cent per ROM the 1st of Octot

Entum on the daily balance.

OR FIXED DEPOSITS

For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annulii.

4 per cent.

5 per cent.

DE EASTLAUKE will receive his PATIENTS at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No: 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HAKL

Hongkong, September 28, 1878,

10th 11th

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28 d September, 1880..162,800.0.50,717.59.219,211.59 19th March, 1881...... 162,500.00...413.48...212,913 48 12th September, 1881..162,500.00.41,109.87.206,609 87

8th March, 1882,162,500.00...37,806.26...200,308 26 1. let September, 1882.162,500.00...$1,501.16.184,001.15 95th February, 1888,152,500.00...25, 197.04.187,607.04 31st August, 1883.16%,600.0.1,892 93.11,392.93 14th February, 1864,162,500.00...12,688.82.175,088.82 9th August, 1884162,000.00 $284.71...168,284,71 Shanghai Teola.......1,787,000.00 436,857,86 2,22,067.86

Applications (Forms of which can be obtained at the ofits of the Bank) accÓM- panied by a deposit of Shanghai Tacia Ten per cent,, will be waived by the hongkong date the allotment will be made. 2nd Bhanghai Banking Corporation until the Eleventh day of April, 1879, on which

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, AGENTS IRSUING TO LOAN 2

(Signed)

Hongkong, 5th March, 1879.

T. JAUKSON,

Chief Managers

SEOF WELLINGTON STREET, opposita the Cathedral:

Hongkong, Boptember 20, 1878.

for sale.

FOR SALE.

E

UGENE RIMMEL'S TROPICAL

FLOWER WATER

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SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,

VOGEL & Co Sole Agents for Chins. Hongkong, February 19, 1879,

shipping. Steamers.

FUR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Steamship

OLYMPIA,"

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shortly expected, will have im. mediste despatch for the above Fort,

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For Freight of Pestage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, April 8, 1879.

Fur Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

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Hongkong, March 29, 1879.

FOR HONOLULU.

The A1 American Ship.

REPUBLIC"

Capt. Hozas, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 1, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

"EDITH," MANSON, Master.

For Fraight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, March 23, 1879.

FOR LONDON.

The 41.American Ship

"PRIMA DONNA," LUNT, Mastor.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1879,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 41 American Ship..

"CHARMER

Captain Lucas, will load horo for the above Porty and will have quick despatch.

For Froight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 7, 1879,

FOR HAMBURG. The A 1 German Schooner

"FORMOSA," BURGWARDT, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, March 17, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 American Ship

"GOLDEN RULE," LEWIS, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Rongkong, February 26, 1870.

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FOR FORTLAND:

The A1 American Bark "STILLMAN B. ALLEN," TAYLOR, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co,

Hongkong, February 26, 1879.

FOR LONDON.. The A1 British Bark

"STRACATURO,"

►Mirkap, Maater,

For Braight, Apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, February 18, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Bhip

"BLACK HAWK,” HOWLAND, Master,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, January 30, 1879.

FOR LONDON.

The 33 LII. Norwegian Ship

UMARLIDE,"

TOBIASEN, Master.

For Freight, apply to

TOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, January 80, 1870.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark

HAZELHURST," (GOUDEY, Master,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & CH

Hongkong, January 30, 1878,