THE
CHINA
Established February, 1845,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VO XXXV.No. 4949. 九十月五年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON :-F, ALGAE, 8, Clements Lane, Lombard Strest. GEORGE STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill GORDON & GOTOH, Ludgate Oirous, B. C. BATES, HENDI 001 Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROINT,
-19, Rus Monieur, Paris.
BEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 138, Nas-
eau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTON, Mal-
· ́bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and. American Ports generally :--BRAX & BLACK, San Fran- Cisco
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAXLE & Co, Square, Singapore. C. HEINSLEN & Co., Manila.
CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Bicatow, CAMPBEL # UD, Amoy, WILBOM, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai, Focehow, HEDGE & Co. ***LANNY ~GBAWYoan & Co., and Kuzey z&-Wizam,' Yokohama, LANE, CRAW-
FORD & Co.
BSUKS.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL5,000,000 Dollars. KESERVE FUND.......................1,800,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS,- Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman Hon. W. KasWIOR.
E. B. BELILION, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS,
H. L. DALBYMPLE,
Eng.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
* A. Molves, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASBOON, Esq.. W.-S. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIRE MANAGER, Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai.......EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS--London and County
balance.
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED. Current Deposit Account at the rate per cont, per annum on the daily
For Fixed Deposits :—
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,
6
"
11
4 per cent.
12
D
13
5 per cent.
:
17
17
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Credits granted on approved fecurities, 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,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON FIXED RAD
DEPOSITS.
At 3 months' notice 3 per Annum.
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On Current Accounts at Rates which
can be ascertained at their Office,
*D. A. J. QRUMBLE,
Beting Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, November 28, 1876,
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA,
CAPITAL......................................................£800,000, KESERVE BURŊni......150,000. Bankers
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HoadKONG
Entertainment.
GARRISON
THEATRE.
THE INNIS KILLINGS CHRISTY, MINSTRELS,
ON
TUESDAY
-AND-
WEDNESDAY, 20th and 21st MAY, 1879.
SONGS,
CLOG. DANCE,
FLUTE DUET,
COMIC SONGS,
AND THE NEGRO FAROE
entitled
BOX AND OOX
To conclude with
* THE NEGRO 'DANCE
SKIDADDLE
8.80 b.m 9.00
One Dollar. .50 Cents. .25
"Doors Open at..... To Commence at..
Admission:
First Seats... Second do............................... Third do.....
PUNKAB§.
"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN." Hongkong, -May-17, 1879.
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Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
HE Undersigned have received in-
structions to sell, by Public Ang tion on an early DATE, unless disposed of privately, of which due Notice will be given
Portions of INLAND LOT NO. 105, sdapted for the erection of FivE CHINESE HOUSES on COCHRANE STREET, corner of Gage Street, and FIVE HOUSES on Gage Street, corner of Gutzlaff
Quot
Plans may be seen, and all particulars obtained at the OFFICES of
SHARP & DANBY,
No. 6, Queen's Road, lately Messrs ED. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, May 17, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
O BE SOLD by FUBLIC AUC HON, thortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously dis- posed of by private contract,
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 19, 1879,
Intimations.
HALED-TENDERS for the Extension
of BOILER SHED; REPAIRS to ROOF, PILLARS, &o, af H.M, NAVAG YARD, will be Received by the Undersigned on or before TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon.
Plan and Specification can be seen on application at the NAVAL STOREKEEPER'S OFFION..
JOHN BREMNER,
Naval Storekeeper.
H. M.'s Navel Yard,
Hongkong, 18th May, 1879.
-- PHOTOGRAPHY,
POP FE
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ot Hongkong that he has taken over the -BUSINESS- of Mr-H-SCHUREN—well--
Intimations.
NOT10E
HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX- CHANGF.
HE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE Horse, Queen's Road Central, will be Open and Ready for the use of MEN- BARS, on MONDAY, the 2nd June next
Applications for admission as Members to be addressed to
E. GEORGE,
Hongkong, May 14, 1879.
Secretary.
Volume Seventh of the "CHINA REVIEW."
Now
日九十月三閏年己
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
THE British Inor Barque "BEN-
CLUTHA," 997 Tons Register, as
sho now lies at anchor in ONEFOO Har- bour.
For Particulars, &c, apply to:-
Messrs H. SIETAS & Co., Chefoo. Hongkong, April 28, 1879.
NOW READY.
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CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. · Parts L and II., A to M, with Introduction Royal Bro., pp. 404-By ERNEST JOHN BITEL Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: FIVE DOLLARS, or Two DOLLARS AND A HALF por Part.
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mke PHOTOGRAPHS daily from 8 a.m. tilllp.m. Having previously been employed by MrsCHUREN, and had long experience in zume of the most Celebrated Stadios in EUROPE, 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. Any Pictures not meeting with the approval of Patrons will not be charged for.
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, Wyndham Street. Hongkong, April 21, 1879,
CONTAINS-
KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
Hongkong, March 1, 1578
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FŐOCHOW,
The Steamship
Legislation and Law in Ancient China. Jettings from the Book of Rites Chineas Running Hand. The Critical Disquisitions of Wang Ch'ung. The Sadness of separation, or Li Sao. Eistorical Table of the High Officiala Com
posing the Central and Provincial on WEDNESDAY, the 21st Instant, at Governments of China.
Mr. Kingsmill and the Shi King. Short Nottees, of New Books and Literary
Intelligence.
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YANGTSŽE INSURANCE ASSO.
CIATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
HE Directors have declared an EXTRA
DIVIDEND FIVE PER CENT, DA Shareholders Capital, payable at the Office of the Secretaries, on the 28th Instant, to SHAREHOLDERS of Record on the 21st
Instant
RUSSEEM
Secretaries.
Shanghal, 18th April, 1870.
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-HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS. STORAGE.
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGË st Moderate Rates, in FIRST CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the WHARF, on favorable Terms, with quick
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, November 29, 1878.
despatch.
NOTICE.
Notes on the Language of the Formosan
Savages.
The Rainfall of Peking in connection
with the Sunspot Theory.
On some of the Constellations in the
Shi-king.
Ancient Vases.
Anniversary of the Downfall of the
Tuen
Crocodiles.}
Mourning Etiquette. The Land Tax.
Saubzrit Characters. Zology,
Mongol Alphabets.
The God of the Hearth. Boobs Wanted, Exchanges, &c,
Hongkong, May 17, 1879.
NOTICE.
TR. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct
My BUSINESS OF MARINE SERVEVOE
daring my temporary absence from the Colony.
R. H. CAIRNS.
Club Chambers,
Hongkong, May 6th, 1879.
NOTICE.
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ROM the 1st oF OCTOBER, Proprietors F
DR EASTLACKE will receive his my29 PATIENTs at bis new DENTAL ROOMS; No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 in Complete Working Order, and Cap Gallons daily. The Property is of a most 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-BoSINESS PRE- MISES, erected specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VAT, Are Lequested to furnish the Under. NHAREHOLDERS in the above OFFICE STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and F17-igned with a LIST OF THEIR CONTRIBU-
TINGS,
For further Particulars, apply to
Mesars SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON, Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong. Hongkong, March 5, 1879.
Intimations,
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
KOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS YOR THE YEAR
1878.
TIONE for the Year ending 3let December, 1878, in order that the Distribution of the PROFITS Reserved for CUNTRIBUTOKS
may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 80th JUNE Next will be Ad- justed by the UFFICE, and no Claims or Alcerations will be subsequently admitted
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents.
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YANGTSŻE INSURANCE ASSO. CIATION,
NOTICE..
Hongkong, September 23, 1878,
SAILORS' HOME.
10 a.in,
“NAMOA,”
Capt. WESTony, will be de- Make spatched for the above Ports
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 17, 1879.
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AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tratasion and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI, One of the Company's
Steamers
will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY,
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.- Hongkong, May 16, 1879. my23
Sailing Vessels.
FOR FOOCHOW.
The British Ship
"BLACK PRINCE,” Capt. HEWER, will foad here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
... RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May, 17, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"EDWARD MAY,"
Đ
Capt. JOHNSON, will load hera for the above Port, and will
NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, or have quick despatch.
-For Freight, apply to
APARRES will be thankfully reodved
at the Sailor's Home, West Point Hongkong, July 25, 1878; ---
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
TR. THOMAS WILLIAM WRIGHT Manthorised to BIGN our Firm per Procuration from this Date.
SAYLE & Co. Hongkong, May 6, 1870.
NOTICE..
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of ME WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED ON the 31st December last,
NO EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL IN accordance with the Articles of Agree- admitted a Fartzez from This Date,
MEETING of Shareholders will be Held at the Company's Office, situate at No.7, Queen's Road, Hongkong, at 8.x, ou TUESDAY, the 20th Lastaat, for the pars pose of confirming such Special Resolution parsed the Day.
Datad the 6th day of May, 1879,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., „General Manajera,
grants Drafts on London, and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the
my 20 Baats buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conquote all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
· Bares OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE PORITE,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent per sanum on the daily balance.
ON. FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent; per annum.
12
4 per cent,
5 per cent.
i
G. FALCONER & 08, WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
JEWELLERS,
ment, the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS fer the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 91st Decem- ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT. OF THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, payable at our OFFICE on and after the 18th Instant..
POLICEEOLDERS are 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
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS Doing the Summer Months, leaving
AND BOOKS.
48, Queen's Road Central,
Bongkong, April 21, 1678.
HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 18IP,
Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1879.
NOTICE.
JAMES AND FODORO Docks, Manager FoodHow has this Day been admitted a Partner in Our Firm,
J. INGLIS & Co, Victoria Foundry, Wanchal
Hongkong, April 1, 1879,
W
WASHING BOOKS,
1ye
(In English and Chintä.) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready as this Offics.--Price: $1 each
CHINA MAIZ Office:
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 30, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The I British Ship
"OILURNUM,”"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURG,
The British Bark
“GOLDEN FLEECE,” WILESHIRE, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 7, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
"BAZE, EVANS, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Ödo.
Hongkong, April 16, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4 1 American Ship
¿DITH," MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, Marek 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON,
The A1 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA LUNT, Mastor.
For Freight, apply to, whet
VOGEL & C6
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
teen to Consignees, “A
OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL SESA
COMPANY.
NOTICE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship. BELGIO, from San Francisco, do, are hereby requested to send in their Bils of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods Bars
Cargo impeding discharge of the Stenteer) will be landed and stored at Consigneer risk and expense.
H. M. BLANCHARD,
...Ambisa sa... Adamk
FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND TOKOHAMA.
TES, maving arrived from the above
TIBE Steamship Alaska, Captain Br
Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are horeby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery of thoir Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
The above Steamer having incurred General Average, Consignees of Cargo and Treasure are notified that a General Aver- age Boud is now dying at our Office and will require their Signature before delivery.
RUSSELL & Colj.
Agents.
Hongkong, May 10, 1879..
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. 8, TIGRE.
NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo per & B Gange, from London, in connec BEADLE, Master, will load heretion with the above Steamer, are hereby for the above it, and will be informed that thets Goods are being despatched on or before the 5th of May. landed and stored at their rink at the Com
For Freight, apply to
pany's Godowns, whenee delivery may be VOGEL & Co.
obtained immediately after landing. Hongkong, April 25, 1870.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Bark
"VESUVIUS," Captain CULL, will load here for the abore Port, and will
ESTO QUIer despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1879,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Ship
“ONEIDA,”
•Captain Clyma, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
Bor Freight, apply to
DE RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 17, 1879. -
FOR MANILA,
The Spanish S6shooner
NURVO CONSTANTE," Captain URIARTE, will have ime mediate despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, May 9, 1879,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless Intimation is received from the Cons signees, before TO-DAY, the 16th Instant, at 11 a.m., requesting it to be landed here. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Far DAY, the 23rd Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been effected..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, May 16, 1670.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEED,
"TONEIGNEES of the following: Cargo are requested to send in theis Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense. .
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Ex" Iraouaddy."
IY No. 1800, Mr Ivie, 1 cask Wine, from
Marseilles,
Hongkong, April 24, 1879,
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