THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 1848,
MAIL.
Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1879.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4942,
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
戴十月五年九十七百八千一英
for Bale.
FOR SALE.
LONDON :-F, ALG18, 8, Clement's Lars, Lombard Street. GEORGE STARET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HEEDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.O. SAMFEL DRACO & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall | Birsat.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
strictions to sell by Public Auction, THE Undersigned has received in-
ON
WEDNESDAY,
FUGENE RIMMEL'S TROPICAL
TRADE
YAYARK
PARIS AND JUROPE:LEON DE ROSNY, the 14th May, 1879, at 3 p.m., at his SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONE
19, Rue Monsteur, Paris. NEW YORK:-ANŊuWW WIND, 188, Nat-
agu Strest.
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AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Gordon & Goren, Mol- bourne and Sydney.
BAN FRANC1800 and American Portu
generally--BEAM & BLACK, San Fran
STRAITS:~SAYLE & SINGAPORE AND STRAITS BAIA
Ciaco
& Co., Manila.
CHINA:Macao, MERUTA A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & CO. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai. Feochow, Haner & Co. LANS, (NAWFORD & Co., and KELA & Wazen. Yokohama, LANE, OBAW- FORD & Co.
Barki.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID UP CAPITAL.8,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,,800,000 Dollars,
Court OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W, H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KaswICK, E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
+
H. HOPPIUS, FEq.
A. MUIVER, Kaq.
Esq.
F. D. Sassoon, Esq.
Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,-
THE RARE AND VALUABLE collection of CHINESE & JAPANESE CURIOS, formed by Tuos. ARNOLD, Esq., Comprising:-Bronzes, Old Soochow, Kioto and Yeddo Gold Lacquer, Carved Ivory Netsakis, Old Satsuma, Banka
VOGEL & Co., Sole Agents for China. Hongkong, February 19, 1879. my19
FOR SALE on TO LET.
and Kanga Ware, Nankin and Japan W tow mediate Tatry, That BUNGA Blue and White Porcelain, an Unique as Uapt, THOMSETTE BUNGALOW. Collection of Old Japanese No-dancers Masks, a selection of Fine Old Scrolls, Paintings.
ko,,
&c. &c., Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Mon- day, the 12th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-As customary,
Apply to
Hongkong, May 6, 1879.
FOR SALE,
British iuON Barque
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Intimations.
ARTILLERY
ONG KONG
VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERLY ROOM, 18th April, 1870. It is notified that the DRILLS at present in course will be Altered until further Orders to TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, and not, as heretofore, viz, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS.
A. COXON, Captain-Commandarit H, K. A, F,
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE,
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at G. O. SCOTT,
Moderate Bates, in FIRST-CLASS Oriental Bank.
GODOWNS, under European supervision; myland VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHA, on favorable Tarma, with quick despatch.
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors.
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"BEN.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, TOLUTNA," 107 Tone Register, as
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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BE SOLD by PUBLIC AVC- ITION, shortly, on a day to bo hereafter named, unless previously dis poned of by private contract,
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Sitaate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Cap W. S. Yourd, Esq.able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is of a most valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES OF GROUND close to the
CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghal,... „EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ÁLLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 3 per cent, per annum ou the daily
ON
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
נ$
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6
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4 per cent.
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12
15
6 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approved Securities, And every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted 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.
Offices of the Corporation,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
ATES OF INTEREST ÁLLOWED ON FIXED
DEPOSITS.
RA
At 3 months' notlos 3% per Annum,
6
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$3
12
1
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5% "
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On Carrent Accounts at Rates which can be ascertained at their Office.
D. A. J. CROMBIE,
dating Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation, -
Hongkong, November 23, 1878,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA
“UAFIZAL,mestitevedra
Reserve Fundjaezes consent,
Bankers.
£800.000. ....£150,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG Trats Dratis on Loudon and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of *Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
PUSITE.
she now lies at anchor in CHIFOO Har- bour,
For Particulars, dze., apply to
Blessia Ė, STETas & Co., Chefoo. Hongkong, April 28, 1879.
WASHING BOOKS, (In English and Chisese,)
WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the usc of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each,
CHEA MAIL Oflice.
intlmalions.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
water, viz.--Inland Lots Nos, 749, 781 THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE 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, VAIS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and Frr-
TINGS.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
given that on
NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders will be Held at the Company's Office, aituste at No. 7, Queen's Boad, Hongkong, at P.M. on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, for the pur- pose of confirming such Special Resolution
For further Particulars, apply to
Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House, passed the Day.
Hongkong, Hongkong, March 5, 1879,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
THE Business of the Tadersigned will Tafutine be conducted under the Firm of SHARP AND DANDY,
SHARP & Co., Estate Agents and Valuators WILLIAM DANBY, C, E, Architect and Surveyor.
No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
lately coupied by Messra E, D. Sassoon & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1870.
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NOTICE.
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R. THOMAS WILLIAM WRIGHT is authorised to SIGN our Firm per Procaration from this Date
SAYLE & Co.
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Hongkong, May 6, 1879.
NOTICE.
THE
INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Fum in Hongkong and China, CrASED ON the 31st December last,
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Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH is admitted a Partner from This Date.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1879.
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NOTICE.
R. JAMES ANDERSON, formerly Matuger of the FonCHOW DOES, mag this Day been admitted a Partner in our Firm.
J.-INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wanchal Hongkong, April 1, 1670
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NOW READY.
OHINESH DICTIONARY. IN THE
AJANTONESE DIALECT. Faris L
and II,, A to M, with Introduction. `Royal 619%, PP. 404-By ERNEST Joan EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
On DURENT Accounts, 2 per centi per Price; Five Doztass, or Two DOBAR Abhum on the daily balanos,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 8 months, 8 per cent. per anHDIE.
F
per cent,
per
sent.
AND A HALF per Part.
Dated the 6th day of May, 1879.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
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G. FALCONER & Co., WATOH AND CHRONOMETER
· MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS - 48, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, April 21, 1879.
PHOTOGRAPHY,
- Hongkong, November 28, 1878.
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NOTICE.
R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct my BUSINESS of MARINE SURVEYOR during my temporary, absence from the Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS.
Club Chambers,
Hongkong, May 6th, 1870.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE, ASSO. CIATION.
NOTICE
日十二月三閏年己
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
**VENICE,"
P. L. RHODE, Commander, MZS will be despatched for the above Porto on SATRODAY, the 17th Inst, at 3 o'clock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 8,-1879.
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FOE SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA
The Steamship
**JAPAN,”
Capt. T. S. GARDNER, Will leave for the above Portson BATURDAY, the 17th Inst., at 3 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Cò.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 8, 1879.
NOTICE,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
TIGRE,"
Commandant Champenois, will be despatched for SHANGHAI jus shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, May 3, 1879.
NOTICE,
TN accordance with the Articles of Agroe
DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decem bor 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PEA CENT, UN THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, syable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instaut.
POLIOTHOLDERS SIB requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agente
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
DENTAL NOTICE,
ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
Dduring the Summer Months, leaving
HONGKONG on the 1st of April nest, and returning about 1st November,
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
SAILORS' HOME.
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, OF
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at the Sailor's Home, West Point.
Hongkong, July 25, 1878.
POPPELBA UM
C. begs to announce to the Community
Shipping.
Steamers.
The Steamship
**DOUGLAS," Capt. YouNG, will be de spatched for the above Porta
of Hongkong that he has taken over the BUSINESS of Mr H. 80HUREN-well- known in Hongkong—and is prepared to take PHOTOGRAPHS daily from 8 am. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. till1pm. Having previously been employed by MrSCHUREN, and had long experience in Bome of the most Celebrated Studios in EUROPE, he will take any Work in PHOTOGRAPHY, and is able to guarantee satisfaction to all who favour bim with their Patronage, Photographs enlarged to life-size and finished in Artistic Style, Ang Plotures not meeting with the approval of Patrons will not be charged for,
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, April 21, 1872..
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on SONDAY, the 11th Instant, at § a m., instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passaga, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 9, 1879,
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FOR HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG,
10321 | (Taking_Cargo and Passagers at through
YANGTEŽE. INSURANCE ASSO. CIATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
[\HE Directors have declared an EXTRA DIVIDEND of FIVE PER CENT, OD Bhareholders Capital, payable at the Office of the Secretaries, on the 28th Instant, so SHAREHOLDERS of Beoord on the st instanti
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co.,
Suretaries. Shanghai, 18th April, 1879, m128
NOTICE
ROM the 1st or .0020312, FD EASTLAKE will receive bis To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai and Me No. 60, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, OFer the
KAZY & WALE, Shanghal
Hongkong, March 1, 1878.
MEDICAL HAL
Mongkong, September 28, 1678,
rates for HANOL)
The Steamship
"ATALANTA,”. Captain G. PETEzar, will be despatched as above an MONDAX, une 12th Instanty at Daylight -
For Freight or Pankage, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, May 5, 1870.
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FOR SINGAPORE, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE,
|(Calling off the usual Coast Porty, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Esters, and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
** NORMANBY" Captain ELLIS, will be de- spatched as above on THURSDAY, the 10th Instant, et 3 p.m.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship -
"TIBRE"
Commandant La Foxrois, wil The despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next Femoh Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, May 3, 1870,
Sailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"EDWARD MAY," Capt. Jousson, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 30, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The AI British Ship
“OILUENUM,” BEADLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wil be despatched on or before the 5th of May,
For Freight apply to
FOGEL & Co. Hongkong, April 25, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Bark
VESUVIUS," Captain Cuza, will load bere By for the above Port, and will bave quick depatol.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1870,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Ship
"ONEIDA,” `-
Captain CLYA, will load here for the above Port, and will
base quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1870. e
FOR MANILA.
The Spanish Sobooner
“NUEVO CONSTANTE," Captain UKLARTE, will have im. radiate despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, May 9, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The British Bark
GOLDEN FLEECE,” Wizzsares, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &Co.,
Hongkong, May 9, 1870.. myl Hongkong, May 7, 1879..
PRICE, $4 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
- FOR NEW YORK
The A1 American Ship
"RAZE," EVANS, Mastor.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, April 16, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 Amerloan Ship
"EDITH," MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Elongkong, March 28, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The 41 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA,' LUNT, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1870,
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Bark
"STRACATHRO,” MILLAR, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
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Hongkong, February 18, 1879.
delices to Consignees.
FROM SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA.
THE S. S. Venice having arrived from The above Ports, Consignees of Cargo
are requested to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be st once landed and stored at Consigueën ziek and expense.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
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FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE
THE Steamship Japan, Captain T
GARDNER, baying arrived from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to send in their Bits of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signataro, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at ones landed and stored at Consignees* riik and expense.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & C63,
Agente. Hongkong, May 7, 1879,
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FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE S. S. Breconshire having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that theic Goods are being landed, at their fisk, into the Godowns of Messrs NORTON & Co, whene delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless notice to the contrary be given to fors Noon To-day
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left, the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 19th Costant will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance has been effecied, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agnits.
Hongkong, May 6, 1870,
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COMPAGNIE DES MIJƐAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEIS.
¡ONSIGNEES of the following Cano
100
are requested to send in thels Bills of
· Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and tako immediate dolivaye This Cargo has been landed and stored st their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been elected,
G. DE GRAMPEAUX
Agent.
Ex "Yangtsee."
ELL co Mr A. Marty, No. 1, 1 ess
Arms, from Marseilles.
Ex "Anadyr."
Lieut. Joubert, Hanoi, 2 cases Wax, front
Balgon,
Er "Sindh." KJ (in diamond) No. 105, Order, 1 asto PV? · Linen, from London. Ez "Iraoladdy"
IY No. 1809, Mr Ivie, 1 cask Wins, from
Marseilles,
Hongkong, Apill 24, 1879,
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