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CHINA

THE

FOR

Establishod ‚February,

1845,

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. VoL.XXXV, No. 4943. 號二十月五年九十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON:-F. ALGAB, 8, Ciemand's Lane,

· Lombard Street. Grozan STREET &

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Co., 80, Cornhill. GORDON & GOON, THE Undersigned bed received in- Ludgate Oirous, E. C. Bazus, HINDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, R.C. SAMUELstructions to sell by Public Auction, DRAGON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Btreet.

ON

WEDNESDAY,

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 12, 1879.

For Sale.

FOR SALE,

EUGENE RIEMAL TROPICAL

FLOWER WATER.

- TRADE

MARK

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE RENT, the 14th May, 1879, at 2 p.m., at his SUPERIOR TO ALL SIMILAR PREPARATIONS,

19, Rue Monneur, Pari.

NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nai-

zau Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOтen, Mel bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta

Sales Room, Queen's Road,-

THE RARE AND VALUABLE collection of

CHINESE & JAPANESE CURIOS, formed by Tros. ARNOLD, Eay., Comprising:-Bronzes, Old Soochow,

generally-Ban & Brick, San Fan-Kioto and Yeddo Gold Lacquer, Carved

Cisco

& Co., Manila.

BINGAPORE AND STRAITS SAZLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEIZEN CHINA:-Mucas, Mesars A. A. DE MELLO & Co, &watow, CAMPBELL. Amoy, WILEON, NICHOLLS & Co Shanghai. Zoochow, Ezpeź & Co. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY

VOGEL & Co, Eole Agents for China, Hongkong, February 18, 1879. my10

FOR SALE OR TO LET.

Ivory Netsakis, Old Satauma, BankaITH immediate Entry, That BUNGA- and Kangs Ware, Nankin and Japan W LOW at the VICTORIA GAP known Blue and White Porcelain, an Unique es Capt, THOMSETT'S HUNGALOW. collection of Old Japanese No-dancers Masks, a selection of Fine Old Sorolla, Paintings.

&10.,

dc., Catalogues will be issued, and the

day, the 12th Instant,

& WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CHAW-whole to be on view on and after Mon- FORD & Co.

Benka.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID UP CAPITAL,.....6,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 1,300,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTOR. Chairman W. H. Forses, Esq. Deputy Chairman Hon. W. KESWICK,

E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS,

H. L. DALRYMPLE,

Heq.

B. BOPPIUS, Esq. A. MOIVER, Eq

Eng.

F. D. SASSOON, Esq. W., 5. YOUNG, Esq.

QUIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Eaq.

MANAGER,

Shangbal,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANEERS-Tendon and County Bank

ON

HONGKONG.

Interest AllOWED. Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per aboum on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :-

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per anjum,

1

35

4 per cent.

"

>

12

17

}} 5 per cent.

71

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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,

Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Crafts, granted on London, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

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

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter)

TERMS OF SALE ---As customary.

J.. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer, Hongkong, May 7, 1879.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC-

TTION, shortly, on a day to be

horeafter named, unless previously dis- posed of by private contract,——

Apply to

G. 0. SCOTT,

Dongkong, May 6, 1879.

Oriental Bank

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FOR SALE

BE British IRON Barque "BRN. OLUTHA," 997 Tona Register, as she now lies at anchor in CHEFOO Har- bour.

For Particulars, &c., apply to

Means H. STETS & Co., Chefoo, Hongkong, April 28, 1879.

W

WASHING BOOKS,

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(In English and Okincse.) 'ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each.

CHINA MAIL Office.

intimations.

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 valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES or GROUND close to the water, viz.-Inland Lots Nos, 748, 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, VATE, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT-| TINGS,

For further Particulars, apply to

MEETS SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House,

Hongkong,

Hongkong, March 5, 1879.

Eotices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HE Businoes of the Undersigned will

Future of conducted

Firm of. SHARP AND Danet.

out whe

SHARP & Co., Estate Agents and Valuators. WILLIAM DANBY, O. E,

Architect and Surveyor. No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

lately recupied by Messrs E. D. SABSOON & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1879..

MR.

NOTICE.

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COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

+

NOTICE : La hereby gives that an

Intimations,

HONGKONG

ARTILLERY

4

VOLUNTEERS.

ORDERLY ROOM, 19th April, 1879, It is notified that the Daas at present in asume will to Altered until further Orders to TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, and not, as heretofore, viz., TUESDAYS an

TruDSDAYS.

A. COXON, Captain-Commandant B. K. A. V.

CONSULADO DE ESPAÑA EN HONGKONG.

EBLENDOSE efectuar Algunas ropa-

日二十月三閏年己

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

"VENICE,"

P. L. RHODE, Commander,

s will be despatched for the above Ports on SATRUDAY, the 17th Inst., at 3 o'clock.

For freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHISON & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1870,

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

The Steamship

“JAPAN,"

Capt. T. 8. GARDNER, Will leave for the above Porta on

Dadiones on of Aviso Lepañol MR. SATURDAY, the 17th Inst., at 3 p.m.

QUES DEL DUZLO;" a saber: la colocnoion de una belics y LIMPIAR los FONDOS, se prericné á los que deseen ojecutar dichas obras, que se adinitiran proposiciones al efecto Gusta el dia 16 del corriente à las 11 A., en la Cancilleria de esto Consa.; lado.

in

Las proposiciones estaran arregladas á un modolo-anexo al pliego do condiciones, quo se halla de manifiesto su este Consulado y a bordo del expresado Aviso

Hongkong, 9 de Mayo 1879.

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El Consul de España,

A. MENCARINI.

HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE.

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

MEYER & Co.,

Proprietors. Hongkong, November 29, 1878.

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NOTICE.

R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct my Business of MALINE SURVEYOR during my temporary absence from the Colony.

NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL M MEETING of Shareholders will be Held at the Company's Office, situate at No. 7, Queen's Road, Hongkong, at a 2. on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, for the pur pose of confirming such Special Resolution passed the Day.

Dated the 6th day of May, 1879.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers.

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G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER

·MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS.

R. H. CAIRNS. Club Chambers,

Hongkong, May 6th, 1879,

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.

NOTICE

-For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 8, 1879.

NOTICE.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company'e Steamahlp

TIGRE,"

Commandant CHAMPENOIS, will bo despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.

Kongkong, May 3, 1870."

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

"TIBRE,"

Commandant LE PONTOIS, will

*

PRICE, $24 PER ÅNNUM.

shipping- Sailing Vessels.

-:'-w;s + ར

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship

"BAZE," EVANS, Master.

For Freight, apply to:

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, April 16, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 4 1 American Ship

"EDITH"

MANSON, Master..

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, March 28, 1879.

"FOR LONDON.

The A1 American Shlp'.

"PRIMA DONNA," LUNT, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Bongkong, March 23, 1879.

HONG LISTS."

Circular, large shoot. HE AKENDED HONG LIST, in English and Chinese, con- taining the Names of all the most importent Companies, Institutions and Mercantile Mouses in the Golcuy.

Price, 25 cents cack; or $2.50 per dozen.

At the "China Mzil” Ofileor -

Notices to Oorsignees,

FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND YOKOHAMA.

*be despatched for YOKOHAMA | M88 Steamship Alaska, Captain Sea- shortly after the arrival of the nest French Mail from Europy.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.

Hongkong, May 3, 1879,

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Naccordance with the Articles of Agree- ment, the Directors have declared a

DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending $1st Decem

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT.

AND BOOKS.

46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, April 21, 1879.

PHOTOGRAPHY.

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POPPELBA UM

C. bags to announce to the Community

of Hongkong that he has taken over the BUSINESS of Mr H. SCHUREN-voll

MR. THOMAS WILLIAM WRIGHT known in Hongkong-and is prepared to RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED is authorised to SIGN our Firm por take PHOTOGRAPHS daily from 8 a.,

At

DEPOSITS,

3 xantho' notice 8% por Anam

6

"1

11

'*)

4%. 11

12 "

20

麒

On Current Accounts at Rates which

can be ascertained at their Office.

Procuration from this Date,

SAYLE & Co.

Hongkong, May 6, 1879.

NOTICE.

till pim. Having previously been employed by MrSontBEN, and had long experience in some of the most Celebrated Studios in jus RUROPE, he will take any Work in PHOTOGRAPHY, and is able to guarantee satisfaction to all who favour him with their Patronage. Photographs enlarged to life-size and finished in Artistic Style, of Fatrons will not be charged for, Any Pictures not mesting with the approval

PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, Wyrulham Street. Hongkong, April 21, 1879,

D. A. J. CROMBIE,THE WALTER SCOTT FITE, in our THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITE of Acting Manager, Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED ON

the 31st December last,

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, November 23, 1878.

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

CAPITAL,comes do RESERVÉ FUEDjumanure

Bankers.

.£600 000. #150,000,

.:

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE OITY BANK. THE

WATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG

Taranis Drafts on London and the Oblef Commercial places in Europe and the Eastį buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.

RATES OF INTEREST Allowed in Dz.

POSITS.

Do-CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per conta thum on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS.

For 8 months, 3 per cent, per aDMUIN,

隙

& per cent.

#

5 per cent,

"

per

Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH is admitted a Partner from This Data

RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, January 1, 1879.

NOTICE.

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TR. JAMES ANDERSON, fortnerly

MJAMES

hse this Day been admitted & Partner in our Firm.

J. INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wanchai,

Hoogkong, April 1, 1879.

NOW READY.

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YANGTSEE INSURANCE: ASSO. OLATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE Directors have declared an EXTRA THE DISIND OF FIFE PE CENT. On Shareholders Capital, payable at the Office of the Secretaries, on the 28th Instant, to ire SHAREHOLDERS of Record on the 21st

-CHINEBE DICTIONARY IN THE A CANTONESE DIALECT, Paris L. and II., A to M, with Introduction Royal 870, pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN EIZE, [Ph.D), Tübingen.

Price: FIVE DOLLam, or Two Dollars AND A Bazz per Part,

Tu be had from Messrs Lane, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Mears KELLY & Water, Shanghal

Hongkong, March 1, 1878,

Instant.

By Order of the Director,

RUSSELL & Co.,

Secretaries, Shanghai, 18th April, 1879.

NOTICE.

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ROM the 1 or Ooroaze, FD EASTLAKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No:50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL

Hongkong, September 23, 1878,

ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, payable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instant.

POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.

By Order of the Director,

RUSSELL & Co, Agents.

Hongkong, May 5, 1879.

DENTAL NOTICE.

R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI Dduring the Summer Months, leaving HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about let November.

Hongkong, February 10, 1879.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR FOODHOW (DIREOT,)

The Steamship

"GLENFALLOCE,"

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The d 1 American Bark

"EDWARD MAY,"

BURY, having arrived from the above Ports, Consigness of Cargo by her are boreby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding her discharge will be at ance landed and stored at Comignees' risk and expense.

Capt JOHNSON, will lead here for the above Port, and will.

bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 30, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 41 British Ship

***OIZURNUM,” BEADLE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or before the 5th of May,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, April 25, 1870.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The American Bark

VESUVIUS," Captain Cu, will loed here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1870,

Captain TAYLOR, will be de- spatched for the above Port have on WEDNESDAY, the 14th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

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FOR SINGAPORE, SYDNEY AND

MELBOURNE. (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers

for New Zealand.)

The Esztern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"NORMANBY" Captain Exte, will be de- spatched as above on THURSDAY, the 10h Instant, at 3 p.m.

Fox Fraight or Fatsags, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Hongkong, May 9, 1670,

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FOR JAN FRANCISCO,

The 4 1 British Ship

"ONEIDA,"

·Captain Czyme, will load here for the above Port, and will quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

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RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1879.

FOR MANILA.

The Spanish Sobooner

"NUEVO CONSTANTE," Captain URIARTE, will have im- mediate despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

The above Steamer having incurred General Average, Consignees of Cargo and. Treasure are notified that a General Aver- ags Bond is now lying at our Office and will require their Signature before delivery.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, May 10, 1879,

FROM LONDON, FENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE S. 8. Breconshire having, arrived

Mont the whore Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their risk, into the Godowns of Meaira NORTON & Co, whence delivery may be obtained,

Consigness wishing to receive their Gooda on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.

Optional Carge will be forwarded on, unless notice to the contrary be given be fore Noon To-DAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 13th lnstant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been offected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & CO.,

・Agenta.

Hongkong, May 6, 1870.

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FROM SINGAPORE, PINANG AND CALCUTTA.

E s. 8. 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 at once landed and stored at Consignees tak and expence,

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & 06. Hongkong, May 7, 1870.

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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

THE Steamship Japan, Captain T. 8. REMEDIOS & Co. GARDNER, Having arrived from the

Hongkong, May 9, 1870.

FOR HAMBURG. The British Bark

"GOLDEN FLEECE," WILTSHIRE, Master,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1870.

above Porta, Consignees of Cargo by her are requested to send in thely Bily of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Conälgness' tak and expen

DAVID BASSOON, BONS & Co.,

Agenti Hongkong, May 7, 1879,

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