THE
CHINA
Established February, 1840,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
Vol. XXXV. No. 5042. 號四月九年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MÄIL.
Banks,
LONDON:F, ALGA, 8, Clement's Lane, CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK
* Lombard Street. Gionee BTREE & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & Gorom, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.O. SAMURL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadinħall Strech
PARIS AND EUROPE :—LEON DE BOSKY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
anu Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW -ZEALAND --Gonsor & Goran, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Porty generally-Ban & BLACK, San Fran-
Cisco. SINGAPORE · AND STRAFTS :—SAYLE & Coy Square, Singapors. C. HEINAZEN & Co., Manila,
CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooohow, Hapeź & Co. Shanghai, LANK, CRAWFOED & Co., and KELLE & WALAH. Yokohama, Laws, OnaW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. “RESERVE FUND.........................1,400,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORĖ, Chairman—W. H. Foners, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon, W. KESWICE,
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM EBINERS,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
THE following Ratos of Interest are
allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS :——
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8 3
For 12 months, 5 per cent per annum.
4 per cent. 2 per cent,
H. H. NELSON, Manager.
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Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1879.
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NEW
For Sale.
GOODS
RECENT
THE New Shapes in HATS.
日八十月七年己
intimations.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.
ARRIVALS. D the Colony MrR. M. ROBERTSON
THE NAME SHOP BAMBERG'S INDEXICON FILES, the latest improve-
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ments for Office use. EXTRA FINEST ISIGNY BUTTER, New Senson's Packing, L.. C. & Co.'s Own BRAND. LAWN TENNIS.
HAMS.
REP NOTE-PAPER and ENVELOPES, TRAVELLING-INKSTANDS, Securs. ARTISTS' COLOURS and COLOUR BRASS and IRON BEDSTEÄDS.
BOXES. LETTER SCALES,
WALKING STICKS, well selected...
BEZIQUE SETS. DEXTER PLAYING CARDS. AGONIO VISITING CARDS.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. NURSERY KETTLES and STANDS, HORSE CLIPPERS.
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
RESERVE FUND..................................................
Bankers.
£150,000.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH IN HONGKONG
grants Drafta on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; baya and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business..
BATES OF INTEREST ÅLLOWED on De-
POSITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balanco,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, & per cont. per annum.
Esq.
F. D. BASSOON, Esq.
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H. HOPPIUE, Esq.
W, S. Youso, Esq.
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A. MOIVER, Esq.
ÜHIEF MANAGER.
́Hongkong,..............Thomas Jackson, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,.......................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County
ON
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
IN Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.
For Fixed Deposite :---
For 8 months, 3 por cant. per annum,
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4 per cent. "
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5 per cent.
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LODAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
Oredits granted on approved Securfiles, 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,
Offices of the Corporation,
4 per cent,
6 per cent,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TX American Bark "ANTIOCH”
Ex
(JUST ARRIVED),
1, 3, 3 and 4 inch OREGON PINE LUMBER, SPARS,
New-Portable. **
MACKIE'S EXCHANGE TABLES,
BATH SPONGES. *YOU DIRTY BOY!"
SPARKLING SAUMUR, a really Good Dry Champagne at a Moderate Price, Quarts
$10 and $11, Pints $11.60 and $12.60 per case. RUINART FEER & FILs' CHAMPAGNE, $10 per case.
SPARKLING BURGUNDY, RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL
PROFESSION FOR INVALIDS.
Finest FRENCH PLUMS.
DBY MANZANILLA SHERRIËS.
RED HEART RUM.
Specially Selected Scoron WHISKY. ANGOSTURA BITTERS.
SAUCONE'S SHERRIES. BORDEAUX CLARETS from $4.per dozen. RACQUET and TENNIS SHOES. WIRE MATTRESSES. UMBRELLAS.
THE MULTIPLEX COPIER, a new and most valuable Invention.
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URING my temporary absence from
will Sign "ACTING SECRETARY."
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary. Blongkong, September 3, 1879. Be10
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 Auterican Bark
"ANTIOOR,"
A. WEEKS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, August 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"F. P. LITCHFIELD," Captain SPALDING, will fond here for the above Port, and
CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS will have quick defope the
year ended 30th June, 1879, on or before of Business contributed during the Hall-
September 80th, on which date the Ac- counts will be closed.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 3, 1879. *Яe30
NOTICE.
the 1st or OCTOBRE,
OUMSHAW MIXTURE TEA (a fiye catty Box delivered at any address in RO EASTLACKE will receive his
the United Kingdom for $8).
MonLay's HOSIERY.
PARISIAN SHIRTS.
Caldecorr's CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS.
New NOVELS.
WORKS OF REFERENCE.
GOLDEN CLOUD- TOBACCO. do... &C., ize.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, August 6, 1879.
Notices of Firms.
NOTIC N
R. F. C. DITTMER has CEASED to SIGN Our Firm per Procuration.
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1879,
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NOTICE.
7 to 18 luches (in Slings) di 1 80 16. loug,DURING my temporary Absence
10 to 24,
(at Partners) 50 to 96 ft...
L. MALLORY, Hongkong Timber Yard, (Wanchal).
Hongkong, August 8, 1879.
FOR SALE.
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TEUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN,
DIY CHAMPAGNE (England)
in Cases of.......................................1 doz. Quarts.
Of............2 Fints. Apply to
SANDER & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, August 13, 1879.
Be13
FOR SALE. \HÉOPHILE BOEDERER & Co.'s
CHAMPAGNE, awarded the
Chief Manager, THEOPHI
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1879.
NOTICE,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
HE AGENCY of this BANK at Foo- Row will be CLOSED and WITH- DRAWN from 1st July next.
QUERENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNTA and Fixed
DEPOSIT RECKITYS will be PAID there AT
ONCE with INTEREST to Date, or trans- ferred to this Branch at the Exchange 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.)
ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,
£3,200,000. £800,000.
RE CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP
......
RESERVE FUND.........
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERE,
PARIS
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGRONG LYONS, CALCUTTA, Bankow, NARTRE, SHANGHAI, FOOCHOW,
LONDON BANKERS; THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terma to be ascertained on application, grante Drafts and Credits on all parte of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business
EG. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai. Hongkong, May 20, 1879; -
Gold Medal AT THE PARI ExxmITION. DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX:
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Quarts............ $17 per Case of 1 doz. Plata..........
.$18
of 2 doz, MEYER & Co., Agents,
21fe80
Hongkong, August 21, 1679.
JULES
FOR SALE,
MUMM & Co.'s OHAMPAGNE,
In Quarta and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Uo. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
FOR BALE
PRESERVED MEAT Company,
De mT“
VAUGHAN WETTON will CONDUUT my BUSINESS, for which purpose he holds authority to SIGN my name
́R. G. ALFORD,
Surveyor, &c.
Be18
16, Queen's Road Central, lat August, 1879.
NOTICE.
Telt at the Premises formerly occupied THE Undersigned has established him- by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Feddar's Wharf, as
AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER
AND
COMMISSION AGENT,
All GOODS Intrusted for SALE will be fully covered by FIRE INSURANCE.
G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, July 1, 1879.
Intimations.
TIENDRES will be Received at this
Intimations.
NOTICE.
ESSEES of LOTS on the British Bet- tlement of SHAMEEN, Canton, ard
hereby requested to pay the mos
RENT into H, M. Consulate on or before the 4th September, 1879.
All Lots on which Ground Rent has not baen paid on the 4th September next will be liable to be re-entered upon by H, M.'s Government.
H. F. HANOE,
H.M. Consul
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H. M. Consulate,
Canton, August 14, 1879,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the Matter of HANS KLÆR, a Bankrupt.
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PATIENTS At bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
: Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD. NEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers- for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN," Captato MILLEE, will be de- spatched as above on SATURDAY, the 6th September, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Avtomat 9A 1040
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.
The Steamship
* OXFORDSHIRE,” Captain Joxes, will have immediate despatch for the above Porta.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., Agents, Hongkong, September 1, 1879.
OCCIDENTÁL & ORIENTAL 8, 8.
COMPANY.
NOTICE.
-The Steamship
TOTICE is hereby given, that a Moating of the Creditors of HANS KIÆR, trading under the Style of H. KLÆR & Co, who was adjudicated Bankrupt on LONDON the 10th day of November, 1878, will be October 20th, 1879.
Held before the Honourable CHARLES BUSHE PLUNKET, Registrar of the Court at the Court House of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong on MONDAY, the 15th day of September, 1879, at Elevan of the Clock in the Foranoon precisely, when the Offiofal Assignee will submit a Statement of the whole Estate of the Bankrupt as then as certained, of the Property Received and of the Property Outstanding, spesifying the oause of its being so outstanding and of all the Receipts and all of the Payments there out made, and any Creditor who bas proved may attend and examine auch Statements and compare the Receipts with the Pay- manta. And the Meeting will declare by Resolution whether any and what part of the said produce of the Estate (after mak 9. Building VERANDAH 47 feet Longing a reasonable deduction for future con
TOPPICE up to Noon of MONDAY, September 8th, for the EXECUTION of the following WORKS in the Roxar NAVAL YARD, viz. :-
1. Taking down and Re-erecting the PATTERN SHED.
2. Building a SAED, 84 feet by 13 feet, for testing Chain Cables.
"OQEANIO,"
Captain J. METCALFE, Will be despatched henco for SUEZ CANAL of or about
FIRST-CLASS FABE to LONDON, $300. AGENCY of the Company, No. 37, Queen's For Freight or Passage, apply to the Road Central
H. M. BLANCHARD, Acting Agent. Hongkong, August 22, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURG. The 4 1 German Bark
**TRITON," KALLSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. on the South side of the Steam Factory.
tingencies) shall be divided amongst the For Freight, apply to The Plans, Specifications and Conditions Creditors, and at the same time the majority
VOGEL & Co, may be seen on application to the Under-in value of the Creditors will determine
Hongkong, September 3, 1879. signed,
whether any and what allowance shall be. Tenders to be for all Three Services in a made to the Bankrupt out of the Estate; and the Creditors who have not already lump sum,
proved their Debts are to come prepared to prove the same or they will be excluded from the benefit of the said Dividend and all Claims not then proved will be diz- allowed.
Dated this 2nd September, 1879.
THE Undersigned offers for SALE at
moderate Prices, an Invoice of PRESERVED MEATS from the SYDNEY Comprising: Bolled Beef and Mutton, Corned Beef and Soop and Bouillí in 6-lb. Tins, Ox-tongues, Spiced, Corned and Sea- Boned Beef, Roast and Cerned Matton, Sheep tongues, Real Turtle Soup, Assorted Soups, Sheep's-head, Compressed Meats, H. M. Naval Yard, Brawn and Ox-tongues, etc., in 2-1b, Tins. And,
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The lowest or any. Tender will not be necessarily accepted.
WILLIAM HYNES,
For Naval Storekeeper.
Hongkong, 30th August, 1879.
NOTICE
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BE8
THE Undersigned have been appointed AERT, to the NEW YORK BOARD
A Small Involes of Superior Red and White AUSTRALIAN GROWN WINES, vis: MURRAY VALLEY and WYND HAM WINES, comprising: Tokay, Ver dillo, Muscat, Claret, Madeira, Shera OF UNDESWEITERS. Reialing Burgundy, Hermitage, Pineau in Quarts and Pints,
Also,
(From Bordeaur), OHATEAU DE FRAUDS, a Superlor Breakfast Claret at $5 per Case.
· A few Cassa of LAFITTE.
G. R. LAMMERT,
Hongkong, July 17, 1879.
W
WASHING BOOKS,
(In English and Chiness.) JASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladles and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Offos-Prios, $1 each,
Omma Mam Office.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
RECORD OF AMERION AND FOREIGN
SHIPPING.
Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
3ee80 Hongkong, Sept. 3, 1879,
NOTICE
†ERÓSINE OIL Landed and Btored in
expressly for the purpose. For Terms, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 26; 1870.
Labels contructed
NOTICE
and aftans SALOON FARE to ox N SED SEPTEMBER, 1879, the from HONGKONG and CANTON will be $8,
till farther notice.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary, Hongkong, Canton & Macso
* Steamboat Company, Limited.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents, Chios Navigation Company,
Limited... Hongkong, September 1, 1879.
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI Dduring the Summer Months, leaving
HONGKONG on the 1st of April.next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
TOOWOOMBA," KIRKPATRICK, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Bark
"JAS. A. BORLAND," Kasz, Master, will lead here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, Angust 21, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4.1 American Bark
-“ADELAIDE NORRIS," W. A WOODWARD, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Do, Hongkong, August 20, 1879,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 8, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 3/3 L.I.I. Russian Bark
"KALAJA,”.
J. Ross, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, July 26, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 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 SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
The 4 1 British Bark
"ORANGE GROVE," Capt. LONGMUIR, shortly due, will load here, for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
KUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July 15, 1879.
FUN GAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Ship
**VIGILANT," Captain Ross, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, July 16, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.II. American Ship "MONTE ROSA,"
C. O. CARTER, Master
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, July 3, 1879,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received in- strictions Iron H. M. Naval STORE- KEEPER to sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 9th September, 1879, at Noon, at H. M. Naval Yard,-- OLD SUNDRY condemned Naval & Victualling STORES, comprising :--
Old Iron, Chain Cable, Hoses, Sto ka, Taps and Dies, Implemente, Rags, &c.
Salt Pork and Beef, Chocolate and Tobacco.
Blanketa, Flannels, Serge.
sto.,
&c.,
&c. TERMS OF SALE-As customary, J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer, Hongkong, Sept. 2, 1879.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
Leceived instructions to sell by
Public Auction, on the GROUND (unless previously disposed of by Private Sale),
THURSDAY,
the 18th September, 1879, at Noon,
The Desirable BUILDING LOT 41, situated at the Corner of POTTINGER STREET and LYNDHURST TERRACE, and measuring 7,890 Square feet. Annual Crown Rent, $73.
TERMS OF SALE--One-half of the Purs chase Money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, the Balance on completion of the Transfer. All expenses of Trans for to be paid by the Buyer; one-half of the Purchase Money may remain on mortgage at current rates. "
All further Particulars can be obtained at the OFFICE of the Auctioneers.
Hongkong, Sept. 8, 1879,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.