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TBE

CHINA

Established February, 1845,

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXXV. No. 5015. 號四月八年九十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE: CHINI. MAIL...

LONDON:--F, ALGAE, 8, Clement: Lune, Lombard Street. Gzonen STERET & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgata Girons, E. C. BATE, HIEDŹ & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. ́SAMURL DRAGON & CO., 160 & 164, Leadenħali Btrost.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOENY,

19, Rus Monsieur, Paris.

NEW YORK:-ARDEEW WIND, 133, Nas-

sau-Bireci.

AUBTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND —Gordon & Goran, Mal- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO, and American Parts generally:-Brax & Braux, San Fran-

Cico,

SINGAPORE-AND-STRAFTS: SATER &

Banks

CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

Told DEPOSZTE

FTHE following Rates of Interest are

For 12 months, 5 per cent. per annum.

6

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4 per cent.

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2 per cent,

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H. H. NELSON, Manager,

Hongkong, May 31, 1879.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1879.

For Sale

FOR SALE.

THE GOODWILL, LEASE, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES

-OF

THE CENTRAL HOTEL, SHANGHAI-CHINA.

HIS HOTEL, which is Furnished THIS

throughout in a very Superior Man ner, has been in operation for upwards of 3 Years, and affords an Excellent Oppor- tunity for an Energetic Man, or a Married Couple, to secure a Competency in a few

Yeare.

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BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

NBA YOL MEETING of the TOTICE la heroby given, that the Or-

SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hong-

kong, ou SATURDAY, the 16th day of August hext, at THERE O'CLOCK p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with a State- ment of Accounts to 30th June, 1879. By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager Hongkong, July 31, 1879.

au2T|HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.~

Tera, and fall Particulars, can be, ob- CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. | tained upon application to

TRALIA, AND CHINA,

HALL & HOLTZ, Shanghai.

CATIPAL

Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINZEN RESERVE FUND....... & Co., "Manila,

CHINA:-Macao, Mesɛra A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Sweatos, CAMPBELL & 06. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochowe, Handi & Co. Shanghai. LAME, CRAWFORD & Co., and Katty & WALSH, Yokohama, Lane, Gnaw- FORD & CO.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND.................1,900,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. -Chairman—W.-B. FORSES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK, E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, H. I DALRYMPLE,

Esq.

H. HOFFIUS, Esq.

A, MOIVER, Esq.

Esq.

F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

W. S. YOUNG, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGEE,

Hongkong,......THOMAR JAUKBON, Esq.

MANAGEE

Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq, LONDON BANKEEK-London and County

Bank

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Qurrant 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.

6

4 per cont,

12

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11

5 per cent.

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37

LODAL 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. J.

JACKSON, Chief Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, February 16, 1879

NOTICE.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

THE

THE AGENCY of this BANK at Foo. crow will be CLOSED and WITH. DRAWN from lat July next.

Current Dekoart Accounts and FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPTS will be PAID there AT ONCE with INTEREST to Date, or trans- ferred to this Branch at the Ezebauge of the Day at the option of Constituents.

GEO. O, SCOTT, p. Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, May 28, 1879.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)

DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL I CONVENTION OF ŠUTH AFRIL, 1862,

CAPITAL FULLY PAID EF£3,200,000 RESERVE FUND...... ..... £800,000.

HEAD OFFICE-14, RʊE ESEGERE, PARIS.

AGENCIES and BRANCHES at! LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG,

LYONS, CALCUTTA, BANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, FoodHow

LONDON BANKERS; THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.

The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained on !application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.

E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai.

Hongkong, May 20, 1879.

Bankers.

£800,000, ..$150,000.

July 21, 1870,

THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,

THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

THE BANK'S BRANCH IN HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE

POBITS

FOR SALE,

THE Undersigned offers for SALE at

moderate Prices, an Invoice of PRESERVED MEATS from the SYDNEY

PRESERVED MEat Company, Comprising: Bolled Feef and Mutton, Corned Beef and Soap and Bouilli in 6-lb. Tina, Oz-tongues, Sploed, Corned and Sea- soned Beef, Roast and Corned Mutton, Sheep-tongues, Real Turtle Soup, Asantted Soups, Sheep's-head, Compressed Meats, Brawn and Ox-tongues, etc., in 2-lb. Tins

And

A Small Invoice of Superlor Red and White AUSTRALIAN GROWN WINES, On CORBENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per HAM WINES, comprising: Tokay, Vor viz: MURRAY VALLEY and WYND. annum on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS, For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent. "B per cont.

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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GENERAL WEEKLY SALE. THE Undersigned will sell by Public

Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 5th August, at Noon, at his Auction,

Salon Rooms, Peddar's Wharf-

22 pieces Superfine Medium Cloth.

3 cases Magenta Dye in 1 catty Tina,

3 cases Gilt Buttons assorted sizes.

25 cases Tumblers assorted sizes.

40 cases German Beer.

45 cases Norwegian Beer, quarts.

25 cases Norwegian Bear, pints.. AN INVOICE of Decorated Table and Hand Lampe, Silvered Candlesticks, Panoramic Balls, Liqueur Glasses, Gal- vanised Spoons, Razoru, Pen-knives, Sealing Wax, Blank Books, etc

50 boxes Stearine Candles, HUBBUCK'S Assorted PAINTS, Comprising: White Zing White Lead, Red Lead, Oxide Paint, Venetian Red, Green, Black and Yellow Paints, Raw Linseed Oil, Turpentine,

Swaine & Boord's Old Tom, AVH Gin, Kinahan's Whisky, Guinness' Stout in quarts and pints bottled by Burke, 3 star Hennessy Brandy,

4 bales Sole Leather.

160 Chassepot Rifles and Cartridge

Casea.

30 cases Brandy, 1 star and 2 star. Kimmel's Flower Water, Pomatums, Perfumery, Assorted Liqueurs, Fancy Soap.

20 pieces White Flannel all Wool. 20 pieces. Coloured Flannel all Wool.

6 Iron Bedsteada.

And a Variety of Other GOODS.

Aleo, account of whom it may concern,)

Ex "Edward Barrow,"

(For

2 cases Glycerine SOAP, 10 cases Saloon MATCHES. (All more or less veu damaged... TERUS.---Cash on delivery,

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer, Hongkong, August 2, 1879.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

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THION, shortly, on a day to be

BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUO-

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

dillo, Muscat, Claret, Madeira, Sheraz, Reiling Burgundy, Hermitage, Pinoau in Quarts and Pints,

Also,

(From Bordeaux), CHATEAU DE FRAUDS, a Superior Breakfast Claret at $5 per Case.

A few Cases of LAFITTE

G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, July 17, 1879.

FOR SALE.

TULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in Quarts and Pints. GIRB, LIVINGSTON & ̈Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.

WASHING BOOKS, (In English and. Chinese.)

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NOTICE is hereby given, that the

CORPORATION will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 6th, to SATURDAY, the 16th of August (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T, JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 31, 1879.

HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.

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日七十月六年外己

Intimations-

NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

IN LIQUIDATION.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

-Shipping-

Steamers.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship-

**GLENIFFER,"

Capt. GRAHAM, will be de spatched as above on or

at the Rate of TWO TALLS per about the 20th Instant. A NINTH RETURN of CAPITAL SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record on the 9th July, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on WED- NESDAY, the 16th July,

Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their lawful representatives, on presentation of Share Certificates for Bndorsement

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 16th July, inclusive,

By Order,

RUSSELL & Co.,

Liquidators..

Shanghal, July 1, 1879..

DENTAL NOTICE.

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ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI

DR during the Summer Months, leaving

HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November,

Hongkong, February 10, 1879.

SAILORS HOME,

NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, or NOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at A PAPERS will be thankfully received:

Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS at the Sailor's Home, West Point, GODOWNS, vader European supervision;

Hongkong, July 25, 1878, and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick. despatch. Also entire GoDowns to be let.

MEYER & Co.

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Bongkong, August 1, 1879.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878, AND THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 1879.

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HAREHOLDERS in the aboro Com-

PANY are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their CoSTRI- BUTIONS for the Year ending December 31st 1878, and for the SIX MONTHS from Janu- ary 1st to June 30th 1879; in Order that the DISTRIBOTION of the Portion of ERO- FITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS

WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use may be arranged. Returns not rendered

of Ladies and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each,

CHINA MAIL Office.

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Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HAVE TO-DAY established myself at this Port as GENERAL MERŐHANT and OOMMISSION AGENT,

A. SCHOMBURG. Holhow, August 1, 1879.

NOTICE.

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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.

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prior to October 31at next, will be adjust- ed by the Company and no Olaims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, July 24, 1879.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878, AND TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1879.

the

HANY are requested to Furnish the Underaigned with a LIST of their CONTRI- BUTIONS from the lat January, 1878, to the 30th June, 1879, in Order that the

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOUHOW.

The Steamship

"DOUGLAS," Capt. YouNd, will be de spatched for the above, Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 6th Inst,, at Noon.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

and Hongkong, August 1, 1879.

STEAM TO SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.

The P. & O. S. N. Co, S. S. "SUNDA"

will leave for the aboys Places on SATURDAY, at Noon, the 9th Instaut,

A. Mo(VER,

Superintendent.

P. d O. S. 1. Cola Offlisu,

Hongkong, August 2, 1879.5 809

AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo sud Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and New Zealand Ports,

THE Authority to Sign Billa of Lading Portion of the NET PROFITS to be Re-TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJL THE to served for CONTRIBUTORS may

to Mr. J. J. HOWARD, is hereby 31st OCTOBER NEXT will be adjusted by the ranged. Returns not rendered prior to the voked, and Mr. C, L. GORHAM is autho-Company, and no Claims or Alterations rized to Sign until further notice.

will be subsequently admitted. RUSSELL & Co.,

JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Agents.

Secretary, Hongkong, July 10, 1879.

Hongkong, August 2, 1879,

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned has established him- Tselt at the Fremises formerly occupied by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Peddar's Wharf, as

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

AND

COMMISSION AGENT,

All GOODS Intrusted for SALE will be fally covered by FARE INSURANCE,

G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, July 1, 1829.

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Intimations

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- OLATION.

NOTICE

NOTICE.

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HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX- CHANGE.

THE

¡HE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE HOUSE, Queen's Road Central, are Open Daily for the use of MEMBERS from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Special Daya-TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, trom 12 to 12.30 and 4 to 4.30 p.m.

Applications for admission as Members to be addressed to

E. GEORGE,

Secretary. Hongkong, June 18, 1879,

HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Situate at East Point, Hongkong, noW N accordance with the Articles of Agree- in Complete Working Order, and Cap DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for

ment, the Directore have declared a THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3% T 92.25 PER SHARE, declared at able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 the FIFTIEN MONTHS ending 81st Decem-the Ordinary Balf-Yearly MEETING of Gallons daily. The Property is of a most ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT SHAREHOLDERS held YESTERDAY, Will valuable nature, comprising THREE ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, be payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai PIECES OF GROUND close to the rayable at our OFFICE on and after the Bank on and after TO-MORROW (THURS water, viz-Inland Lots Noa 749, 781 16th Instant.

DAY), the 31st Instant. and 782, with the Substantially Built POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE- particulars of their Contributions. MISES, erected specially for the purpose By Order of the Directors, only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILIS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT TINGS.

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For further Particulars, apply to

Mossra SHARP, TOLLER, and JOHNSON,

Solicitors, Supreme Court House,

Hongkong,

Hongkong, March 5, 1879,

RUSSELL & Co, Agents Hongkong, May 5, 1879.

NOTICE.

ROM the 187 or OCTOBER F

DR EASTLACKE will receive his

PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEES' ROAD CENTRAL, Over the MEDICAL HARI..

Hongkong, September 28, 1878.

SHAREHOLDERS are requested to apply at the OFFICE of the Company for Warrants.

By Order of the Beard of Directors,

F. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.

Hongkong, July 30, 1879..

THE

Undersigned have been appointed

SOLE AGENTS for Hongkong and

A Chartered Steamer

will leave as above on or about the 20th Instant,

For Froight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, August 2, 1879.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY, The Spanish Steamer

"EMUY," Capt. BLANCO, shortly expected, wil have immediate despatch

for the abova Porta.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, July 28, 1879.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

The Company's Steamship

"TIBRE,"

Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, July 29, 1879

NOTICE,

-COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

“PEIHO,"

Commandant Pasqualini, will "be despatched for SHANGHAI

China for the Sale of their LEAD by the shortly after her arrival from Europe. MECHERNICH MINING' SOCIETY,

MEYER & Co.

#e27 Hongkong, June 27, 1879.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, July 29, 1879.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, July 12, 1879.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. (TO FOLLOW THE "Gleniffer.") The Steamship

"GLENGYLEN

Captain QUARTLY, shortly expected, will have quick do- spatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1879.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON.

The 3/3 L.I.I. Russian Bark

"KALAJA,"

J. Ross, Master, will load hers. for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, July 26, 1879,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO...

The A1 British Bark

"COLWYN,"

BULMAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, June 23, 1879,

FOR HAMBURG,

The 4 1 British Bark

"EDWARD BARROW,” RICH, Master, will load here for above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, July 21, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship

"VIGILANT"

Captain Ross, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, July 16, 1879,

·FOR HONOLULU,

The A1 American Bark "ALICE Q. DIOKERMAN” Captain W. L. Bryant, will load hero for the above Port, and will bave quick despatob.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1879,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

The 4 1 British Bark

"ORANGE GROVE," Capt. LONGMUI, shortly due, wiů load here, for the above Ports, and will have quick despatcb.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1879.

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark

"GAUNTLET," LUCAS, Mastor.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, June 6, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 American Bark

"CHASCA," Captain WASHBURN, will load here, and will have quick de

spatch for the above Port. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co..

Hongkong, July 4, 1879;

FOR NEW YORK.

The 3/3 L.II. American Ship

MONTE ROSA,” 0.0. CARTER, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Bongkong, July 3, 1879..

FOR HAMBURG,

The 3/3 LIL German Rark

“HELENE," Volguardsen, Master.

For Freighty apply to

VOGEL & Co

Hongkong, June 25, 1870,