THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established
February, 1840,
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.". Published every Evening.
Vor. XXXV. No. 4920.就五十月四年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR TER CHINA MAIL.
Entertainment.
THEATRE.
LONDON-F. ALeau, 8, Clement's Land GARRISON
Lombard Street, GEORGE BREET &
Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTON, Ludgate Otrous, H. C. BATES, HENDY
BY PERMISSION
& Co., 4. Old Jetory, E.C. SAMUEL OF MAJOR-GENEíaí E. DONOVAN, AND DRAGON & Co., 180 & 164, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEGN DE ROSNI,
19, lue Mencur, Puria,
NEW YORK:--ÅNDREW WIND, 183, Nat-
sau, £trost.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOR, bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and. American Porta generally:-BAR & BLAOK, San Fran-
СПАСО
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &
LIRUT.-COLONEL HALL, AND
OFFICERS R. A.
HE ROYAL ARTILLERY
DRAMATIU OLUB. will give
A PERFORMANCE,
THIS & TO-MORROW
EVENINGS,
the 15th and 16th April, 1879.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1879.
12mgations.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
0:
CHRISTY'S SUMMER STRAW and FELT HATS.
ExzWCO'S EXTRA LIGHT PATENT AIR CHAMBER HELMETS,
FRENCH LIGHT SUMMER BOOTS & SHOES, CANVAS SHOES. ELECTRO-PLATED IGE PAILS, ICE TONGS, ICE SHOVELS, ICE PITCHERS.
The New ELECTRO-ITATED READING LAMPS for Kerosine, perfectly safe.
ELECTRO-ILATED CIGAR LAMPS, LAWN TENNIS BATS and BALLS.
POCKET SIPHONIAS and WATERPROOF COATS. AUTOMATON UMBRELLAS, PERFUMERY and TOILET SOAPS, INDIA RUBBER AIR BEDS, CUSHIONS and FILLOWS.
The New CHIT BOOKS. MAPS OF AFGHANISTAN..
CAFETIERES. COCUA-NUT MATTING & MATS,
New SCARVES, BRATES and COLLARS.
Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSLEN For the benefit of a Widow of the The PATENT LIFE JACKETS and SWIMMING BELTS,
& Co Manila.
CHINA: Macao, Messts A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. prostow, CAMPBELL & CO. Amy, WILBOR, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai
Novenue, BEDEŽ & Co. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Waxan. Yokohama, LANE, ORAW-
FORD & Co.
S&UES.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. KESEAVE FUND, 1,300,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon, W. KESWICK,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS, H. L. DALRYMPLE, Bog,
Eng.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. Malvar, Big,
F. D. Sassoon, Bag. W. S. YOUNG, Eaq.
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong.......Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANEERS.-London and County
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate. of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily
ON
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :---
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent.
LOCAL BILLS' DISCOUNTED,
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Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Comercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road Kast. Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
Corps.
The Performance "Will commenco Each EVENING,
with the
DOMESTIC DRAMA in Two Acts, entitled THE CHIMNEY CORNER. To conclude Each EVENING with the Original and Entertaining FARCE, entitled B. B.
By kind permission the Band of 27th Inueskillings will attend.
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Price of Admission:
First Seats......
Second do. Third do..
.One Dullar.
..50 Centa. .......25 11
Tickets can be obtained at the OFFICERS' MESS, SERGEANTS MESSES, and CANTEEN SERGEANTS, R.A., and 27th INNESHIL
Ixas, and at the Doors on the Nights of
Performance.
Doors Open at........ To Commence at.........
PUNKAHS.
8.30 p.m. 9.00
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GOD SAVE THE QUBEX." Rongkong, April 15, 1879.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
DE
日四十月三年己
Intimations.
NOTICE
TROM the 1st or OCTOBER DE EASTLAOKE will receive his
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM..
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR HANKOW.
PATIENTS at his now DENTAL ROOMS (Calling at SHANOUax if sufficient induce-
No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL BALI
Bongkong, September 23, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE.
ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI During the Summer Months, leaving HONGKONG on the 1st of April: next, and returning about let November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
for safe.
Á HERICAN
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nud BRIAR PIPES.
LA MEERSCHAUM
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, 1879.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
IS EXCELLEN GOVERNOR POPE HENNESSEY intends to receive GENERAL GRANT at the MURRAY PIEE on the GENERAL's arrival, and the Gover nor would be glad if the Members of both Councils, the Foreign Consuls, the Heads of Departments and the leading inhabit. Anta of the Colony would do him the favour of also welcoming to distinguished a Visitor at the landing place.
The probable time of the General's aply arrival will be announced in another Noti-
By Command,
HE Undersigned has received in. Tstructions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
FRIDAY,
the 18th of April, 1879, at 11 a.m., at
bis Sales Room, Zetland Street,
(For account of the concerned,) 50 Cases. YELLOW METAL, from
16 to 24 ounr.on. TERMS-Cash on delivery.
fication.
W. B. MARS5,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, April 12, 1879,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
In the Matter of ELIJAH LILLEY, judicated a Bankrupt on the day of October, 3878.
A
ΝΟΤΙΟΣ
FOR SALE
UGENE RIMMEL'S TROPICAL
FLOWER WATER.
TRADE
MARK
SUPERIOR TO ALL DIMLAR PREPARATIONS,
VOGEL & CO., Eole Agents for Chios.
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OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAL STEAM DE VOR'S KEROSINE OIL, in One
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
N EIGHTH RETURN of CAPITAL A at the Rate of TWO TAELS per SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record on the Brd April, Payable at
FOR SALE.
Pint Tins, according to the Ordin-
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
ар10 Hongkong, April 12, 1879.
ance,
NO W
READY.
CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE
ment offers)
The Steamship
LOUDOUN CASTLE," will be despatched on or about the 23rd Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, "April 12, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Bark "PENOBSCOT,"
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Capt. CHIPMAN, will load here for the abore Port, and will
have quick despatch,
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 here for the above Fort, and
will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hoogkong, March 29, 1679,
FOR HONOLULU.
The A1 American Ship
"REPUBLIC
Capt. HOLMES, will load here for the above Port, and will
the Office of the Liquidators, on WED. A CANTONESE DIALBOT. Parts I have quick despatch.
NESDAY, the b April.
Warrants will then be delivered by the and II., A to M, with Introduction. Royal Undersigned to Shareholders, or their Svc., pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EITAL, lawful representatives, on presentation of Ph.D. Tübingen. Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULUSED from the 3rd to the 9th April, inclusive,
By Order,
RUSSELL &00
Inquidators,
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Shanghat, April 1, 1879.
ROMARIA A SANCHOAN.
Price: FIFE DOLLARS, or TWO DOLLARS AFD A HALF per Part.
To be had from Mesars LANE, CRAWFOLD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghaf;and Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, Shangha
Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and Chinese.) YASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
of Ladies
now
WA
PROJETA.SK fazer uma romaris ready at this ties and Gentlemen, ar
Ludiae, S. Francisco Xavier, sahindo d'aqui 8 horas da tarde de Sabbado, 3 do Malo Apv., (15 de lus) à de Sanchoan no Do- Das hora mais conveniente. 15th minge
quatre romarias que se fizeram n'este ee- culo, em Dezembro de 1808, Agosto de 1827, Dezembro de 1869, e 3 de Maio de 1874, esta ultima foi a mais bom succedida em consequencla da falta de ventos impe- tuosos n'esso mez em que a monção de Nordeste ceas de todo.
DIVIDEND MEETING will be Held on SATURDAY, the Nineteenth day of April, 1679, in the above Estate, com- mencing at ELEVEN O'CLOCK in the Fore- ap18
noon precisely.
F. RAPP,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 12, 1870.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
O BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC TIUR, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously dis posed of by private contract,
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now
CREDITORS who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded from tb. benefit of the Said Dividend, and all CLAIMS not then proved, will be die. allowed.
C. B. PLUNKET, Registrar,
Hongkong, April 12, 1879,
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in Complete Working Order, and Cap THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE able of Distilling upwards of 2,000
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED Gallone day. The Property is of a most
RA
DEPOSITS,
At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum,
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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 Current Accounts at Rates which MISES, erected specially for the purpose can be ascertained at their Oflice,
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Bongkong, November 23, 1878.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL
KESERVE BONDpornoaster
DELOVKU,
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
HE BANK'S BRANCH in Hoeko
granta Draka on 2010on all the Cület Cominezclai pinços 11 huroje sud th 'Last; buys bus kezelven fur Culivation Bula Di Exchange, hud ennuubir hil Kwon v Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
FONIES.
only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and Fir
TINGS.
For farther Particulars, apply to
Mesaro SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong Hongkong, March 6, 1879,
intimations.
ANTED & Eitaation, by a YOUNG WFONIUG GESE, who writes a fast
and good baud, and is willing to accept any resionable salary.
First-class Rocommendations.
Address; Hongkong, April 9, 1872.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
10
the provisions of the Articles of OTICE is hereby given that pursuant the Association of the Company, and of the Companies Ordinance 1866, an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of
O preg de bilhetes incluindo comida será $5 por cada remeiro.
J. J. DA SILVA E SOUZA,
Secretario. Hongkong, Dia de Annunciação, 1879, m3
F. begs to announce to the Community
of Hongkong that he will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &c., from 1st October, and trusts that they may
grant him their support,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, opposite the Cathedral,
Hongkong, September 20, 1878,
Volume Seventh of the "CHINA REVIEW."
ow Ready.
Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office, situate at No. 7, Queen's Road, Hongkong, at 8 F.M. on TUESDAY, the 6th day of May next, for the purpose of pating a special Resolution making certain bitorations in the Artisles of Ass CHINA REVIEW''
the Company to the following effect, vig :—
1. That the General Managers, with the sanction of the Consulting Committee, in any years that the accounts of the Com pany hail render it desirable, may A losses wholly or in part out of the excess of the Reserve Fund over and above $250,000, in order that contributing and other Shareholders may not unnecessarily bo deprived of Bonus and Dividend; such changes to take effect from the let January,
1878.
2. That the annual bonus payable to contributing Shareholders and the annual contribution to the reserve fund be left to the discretion of the General Managers and A, B, C.
Ap16 Consulting Committee, and that the stim to be annually appropriated to dividend be subject to the approval of the Company in Meeting.
BONGKONG WHARF & GODOWN! STORAGE,
Camio
NOTIDE hereby also given that a LOODS RECEIVED 01 STORAGE Second Extraordinary General MELTING
GD FIRST-Chale of Shareholders
DOWNS, under European supervision; hour and place, on TUESDAY, the 30th UN CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per and VESSELS Discharged alongside the day of May nest, for the purpose of con- annum on the day balance,
BARF, on favorable Terme, with quickfirming stich special Resolution an afore
said, despatch,
MEYER & Co., Dated the 12 h day of April, 1879,
Proprietoth JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
my?? my 20
General Manageri,
ON FIXED DEPOSITE.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
4 per cent, 1216 per cous
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Rongtong, November 2, 1878.
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No. de-Vol, VI. -OF THE-
CONTAINS-
Jottings from the Book of Bites. Brief Sketches from the Life of Kung-
ming,
The salieds of the Shi-king. Translations of Chiness School-books.
Alchemy in China. The Critical Disquisitions of Wang Chung Appendix to Wylie's Coins of the Ta
Ch'ing Dynasty" "Bien Fung" Period. Short Notices of Now Books and Literary
intelligence.
Notes and Querion --
A Few retty Additions to Dr Douglas'
Dictionary,
Trouts in China, Ancient Vaser, Inheritance.
Greeting the Spring,
Adoption.
The Term KwaL
Mongol and Ynen pao.
Leasehold Usage,
Obiners Coinsi,
Coronation of the King of Loooboo, The Quigur Alphabet. Books Wanted, Exchanges, &c.
China Mail Office, Hongkong, March 21, 1879,
CHINA MAIL Office.
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
"MORAY,"
Capt. BuicaED, will leave for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
aple Hongkong, April 8, 1879.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
The Steamship "ARRATUON APUAR,” Captain MNE, will leave for the abovo Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 16th Inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, April 8, 187 0.
NOTICE,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
**TANAIS," Command. DE LA MARCELLE, Will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next Freuch Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, April 10, 180,
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES,
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"ŽINDR," Commandant MoЯGE, will be despatched for SHANGHAI abortly after her arrival from Europe,
G DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, April 10, 1879.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
myl
Hongkong, April 1, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1-American Ship
"EDITA,” MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Bongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The A1 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA," LUNT, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The A1 American Ship
"OHARMER"
Captain Lucas, will load here ... for the above Fort, and will
hare quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & De,
Hongkong, March 7, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG, The A1 German Schooner
**FORMOSA," ›BURGWARDT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 17, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
44GOLDEN BULB," LEWIS, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Ca Hongkong, February 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Bark
«STRAVATHRO,” MILIAR, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"BLACK BAWK," HOWLAND, Master.
For Freight, apply to
- VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, January 80, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3L.I.I. Norwegian Ship "AKUMARLIDE" TOBIASEN, Master,
For Freight, apply to,
VOGEL & CO..
Hongkong, January 30, 1870.
SAILOR'S HOME,
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, of APARERS will be thankfully received at the Sailor's Bomo, West Pointi
Hongkong, July 25, 1878,
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