THE
CHINA
Established February, 1840,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening. Voz. XXXV.No. 5089. 號九十月十年九十七百八千一英
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. REOKAY FUND.1,400,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W, H. FORSES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hou, W. KISWICE.
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, H. L.. DALEYMPLE,
Eng
H. HOPPIUS, Esq. A. MOIVER, Esq.
Eng.
F. D. BABBOOK, Esq. W. 8. Youne, Esq.
CHIEF MANAQEB. Hongkong,......THOMAS JAUKSO: Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Depcrft Account at the rate
ON
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received in-
TRE
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1879.
structions from the Hon'ble C. B- DX PLUNKET, to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
RECENI
ARRIVALS.
\EVOE'S NONPAREIL KEROSINE OIL (Certified 150° FIRE TEST),.
日五十月九年己
intimations.
NOTICE
PRICE, $24 FER ANNUM,
shipping.
Steamers.
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM FOR SWATOW, AMOY & RODOHOW.
NAVIGATION' COMPANY,
The Steamship
* DOUGLAS,” Capt. Young, will be de spatched for the above
the 30th October, 1879, at 3 p.m. (owing DEVOEL New STUDENTS READING LAMPS for Nonpareil Kerosine, (are por. A at the Rate of TWO TALLS per on THURSDAY, the 30th Instant, At Day
to change of residence), at Fletcher's Buildings, No. 6, Queen's Road East- The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, comprising:- English-made Walnut Blue Rep-cover- ed Drawing-room Suite. English-made Walnut Contre Table and Davenport.
English-made Walnut Marble-top Chef, fonier with Glass
Conversation Couch, Ottoman, Vienna Rocking Chair.
Chimney Glasses, Engravings, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Ornaments
Teakwood Extension Dining Table,
IN LIQUIDATION.
TENTH RETURN of CAPITAL SHARE; will be made to Shareholders of light, Record on 13th October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on MON- |DAY, 20th October.
fectly Safe and give a Light equal to, but more mellow than Gas). AMERICAN FLOUR OIL-CLOTH in New Patterns. LIGNUM, the New FLOOK CLOTE for Halls and surrounding Büliard Tables.
Royal Insa CONSTABULARY REVOLVERS.
COLT'S POCKET DERRINGER PISTOLS.
AMERICAN DINING ROOM CHAIRS.
PERAMBULATORS. RIDING and DRIVING WHIPS. lawful representatives, on presentation of
BRIDLES,
GARDENING TOOLS. HORSE CLIPPERS. CUMSHAW TEA.
TODDY KETTLES. RUG STRAPS.
LAWN TENNIS SETS. PAINT BOXES.
PENKNIVES. RAZORS. SCISSORS.
SPONGES. PLAYING CARDS. PERFUMERY.
Caune's CASH BOXES. Now MEERSCHAUMS,
Well-Seasoned MANILA CIGARS and CHEROOTS.
UNDERSHIRTS and ASSORTED HOSIERY.
VEGETABLE, FLOWER and LAWN GRASS SEEDS.
WALKING STICKS and UMBRELLAS,
GOLDEN GATE BAKER'S EXTRA FLOUR.
of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally { Sideboard, and Side Tables; Whatnots; New SCARFS, TIES, BRACES, &c.
balance.
For Fixed Deposits :---
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum,
6
+99
12
4 per cent.
管
5 per cent. "
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LOCAL Brute DISCOUNTED, Orsdits 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,
Offices of the Corporation,
Hongkong, August 16, 1879. CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.}
Tallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS
THE following Rates of Interest are
For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum,
Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets; Glass and Plated Ware. ·
Teakwood Bedstead, Wardrobe, and Chest of Drawers,
English-made Mahogany Lady's Don. ble-winged Wardrobe with Plated Glass Doors
English made Mahogany Marble-top Washstand and Toilet Table with Glass
Jc.,
*&c.,
¿zo. Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Tues- day, the 28th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE.—Ás customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, Oct. 25, 1879.
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AUCTION OF ELEGANT AND
Fresh HAMS and CHEESE. Now HATS.
COIR DOOR MATS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
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Hongkong, October 1, 1879,
ROSE AND COMPANY,
31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD, TAVE Received per FERNCH and ENGLISH, MAILS, GLENEAGLES, &o, Their
HAVE WOODS FOR THE SEASON; Comprising:
Crowel CLOTHS, Crowel SILKS, Fancy WOOL WORK, SHETLAND, Single
and Double BERLIN, and Fingering WOULS.
Commenced Work in CUSHIONS, Fender STOOLS, Chair BACKS,
SLIPPERS, Smoking CAPS, &e, &c.
10:
SUBSTANTIAL HOUSEHOLD FURNI. The Latest NOVELTIES in French Flowers and Feathers.
TURE, A BROADWOOD'S PIANO,
SEWING MACHINE,
Millinery SILKS, LACES, RIBBONS of every Shade and Width.
Muslin and Liese PLAITINGS.
Torchon LACE, Bretonne LACE, &o., &c.
SUPERIOR CUT-GLASSWARE, DIN-Ladies' and Gentlemen's French Cambrio Hemm'd-stitched HANDKERCHIEFS.
Paris KID GLOVES in 2, 4 and 6 Buttons in White, Light Evening
Shades, and Dark Shades,
NER SERVICES, ELECTRO. PLATED WARE, &o, &0.
#7
12
4 per cont.
21
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19
2 per cont.,9
31
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. have
H. A. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
By the Single Pair or in Tins.
Black LACE. MITTS.
A Good Assortment of Ladies' CORSETS.
received instructions from J. D. Black and Colored SILK GLOVES in 2 and 4 Buttons. HUMPHREYS, Esq., to sell by Public Auc- tion, at bis Residence, over the Hong- kong Dispensary, on
SATURDAY,
the 1st Nov., 1879, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
The whole of the
RECOGNITION OF 30TH AFRIL, 1862. VALUABLE ENGLISH, AMBICAN, and
£800,000,
CAFITAL FULLY PAID-UP......£3,200,000, RESERVE FUND.........
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rua BERGERZ, PARIS,
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON,
BAN FRANCISCO, BOURBON, MARSEILLES, BOY BAY, HONGKONG, LYONS, CALCUTTA,
HANKOW, NANTES, - SHANOBAJ, FOOCHOW
LONDON BANKERS; THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,
MATE
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposita on Tertas 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.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter,) PAIB.UP CAPITAL.........£1,300,000,
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
POSITS.
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At 3 months' notice S% per Aurum.
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Current Accounts kept on Terms which
may be learnt on application.
GEO, O. SCOTT,
Acting Manager.
·Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA,
CAPITAL
RESERVE FUSD --------
£800 000. 150,000,
Bankers, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK,
·NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
CANTON-MADE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Comprising: Mahogany Drawing-room Chairs, Couches, Ottoman, Cabinets, Ladies' Chairs, Whatnots, Flower Stands, Marble-top Side Tables, Inlaid Walnut Work Table, Handsome Bohemian Vases; Mahogany Cottage Piano, by Broadwood; Canterbury, Mantel-piece Mirrors, En- gravings, Window Curtains, Carpet, Fender and Fire Irons, &c., &a.
The New "BRILLIANT" HOSE for Children from 0. Size to Size 6, in SKY BLUES,
NAVY BLUES, CARDINALS, and PINES,
Children's BOOTS and SHOES, in Great Variety.
The New BRAIDS, FRINGES, TRIMMINGS, &c., as now worn.
MILLINERY and DRESS MAKING.
BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, Toilet QUILTS, Toilet COVERS. "Eider Down" QUILTS, Turkish TOWELS, and TWILLINGS, Table CLOTHS,
Table NAPKINS, Table COVERS, &c., &c.
The New GRETONNES, REPS and DAMASKS.
Lace CURTAINS, 72 inches Wide--By the Yard. Gentlemen's Black FELT HATS, STRAW HATS, COLLARS and CUFFS.
Silk HOSE. Cotton, Thread, Merino and Cashmere 80CKS in great variety. UNDER VESTS and PANTS, Russian Calf and Kid GLOVES, TIES,
SCARVES, &c., &c,
SHIRT and COLLAR STUDS and SETS. SOAPS and PERFUMERY.
Gentleman's White SHIRTS, Best Quality with and without COLLARS,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS.
Black ALPACAS, Black French MERINOS.
Black CACHEMERES, Black SATINS, Colored SATINS:
Colored French MERINOS in all the now Shades, with Silks, Satins,
and Velveteens to Match.
Piece VELVETS, in Black and all new Shades.
Bleck and Colored VELVETEENS.
Dining Table and Chairs, Arm Chairs, Whatnots, Handsome Dinner Service and Dessert Service, Very Superior Electro-Plated Ware in Sets, Large Set of Finest Cut-lassware, Sideboard, Rosewood Book Cases with Chubb's Locks, Embroidered Soreen, Kerosine Lamps, Clock, Calcutta Matting, &c., &c.
fron Tubular Bedsteade with Horse. NOTE the ADDRESS-ROSE AND COMPANY,
Hair and Spring Mattresses, Donble Hanging Wardrobes with Chubb's Locka, American Walnut Toilet Tables and Washstands, Toilet Mirrors, Sowing Machine, Bed-room Chairs and Couches, Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Cheval Glass, Child's Cot, &o, &c.
Flower Pots, with Choice Plants,
420, fc.,
&a
Catalogues will be issued, and the
whole to be on view on and after Fri- day, the 31st Instant,
Hongkong, Oct. 27, 1879,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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N.B.--All Last Season's GOODS greatly reduced in Price.
31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD, (Formerly next Door to the HONGKONG HOTEL). Hongkong, October 22, 1879.
Intimations.
KELLY & WALSH BG to intimate to all Desiring to BG
Subscribe to ENGLISH, AMERICAN, FRENCH OF GEENAN NEWSPAPERS or
MAGAZINES for the Whole or Half of the Year 1880-that all Urders must be Received by the FIRST WEEK in November THE Undersigned have received into insure their arrival. 4 Revited List is
structions from Messrs ADAMSON, BELL & Co., to sell by Public Auction,
(For account of whom it may concern,)
ON
TUESDAY,
the 11th of November next, (Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract)
The British Barque
"CHOCOLA,"
as she now lies at Anchor off YOW-MAH TEE. She was built of Oak and Elm at NANTES in 1868, and is well and favor-
Dow ready and can be obtained on applics- tion. All Papern delivered immediately on receipt of Mail. Special Arrangements made with Clubs and Societies.
QUEEN'S ROAD, Hongkong, October 17, 1879.
0091
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY, LIMITED;
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE TRAB
1878, AND THE FIRST 6 MONTH OF 1879.
Intimations.
not
F. VINOENOT, WINE, SPIRIT, AND PROVISION MERCHANT, AND STOREKEEPER, HONGKONG, Balio generally that he has received DEGS to inform bis Patrons and the
Large Assortment of FRENOR WINES, LIQUORS, SPIRITS, and STORES of the Best QuatsTY. (French, Produce). N.B.-E. V. is ready to supply at any of the Coast Forts, as well as in Hongkong, any quantity that may be required to suit
F. VINCENOT,
No. 4, Peel Street. Hongkong, October 10, 1870. no10
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE TRAN 1878, AND TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1870.
Purchasers.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG ably known on this Coast. She is well
grants Drafts on London and the found in Sails and Gear generally, has 2 SHAREHOLDERS in the above Cox BAREBOLDERS in the above Cox. PAKT are requested to Furnish the ▼ PARY are requested to Furnish the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the BOWER ANCHORS, each with 100 fathoms Undersigned with a List of their CGSTE Undersigned with a Lar of their CONTRI Esat buys and receives for collection Bills Cable; also 1 SPARE ANCHOR and 2 Burions for the YEAR ending December 31st Burzowa from the 1st January, 1878, to of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of KEDGES, She has been recently opened 1878, and for the six MONTHS from Jana the 80th June, 1879, in Order that the Banking and Exchange Business,
for survey, and is still open for inspecary lat to June 30th 18:9; in Urder that Portion of the NET PROFITS to be Re tion. E
the DISTRIBUTION of the Portion of PRO-served for CONTRIBUTORS may be ar For further particulars, apply to ITS Reserved for GUNTRIBUTORS ranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Meers ADAMSON, BELL & Co., or to they be arranged. Returns not rendered 31st UvTOBER NEXT will be adjusted by the prior to October Slat next, will be adjust. Company, and no Claims or Alterations ed by the Company and no Claims or will be subsequently admitted, Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
Rates of INTEREST ÅLLOWED ON DE-
FOSITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 3 per cent, per bannum on the daily balance,
OF FIXED DEPOSITALARA DA
For 2 months, 8 per pent. per sunum.
per cent.
Auctioneers,
TERMS OF SALE--As customary,
HUGHES & LEGGE,
Auctioneers
Hongkong, Oct. 11, 1878.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Oo,,
Gaaral Manageri.
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Hongkong, July 24, 1879,
JA8, B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
Hongkong, August 2, 1879.
Warrants will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders, or their
Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 20th July, inclusiva.
:
By Order,
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RUSSELL & Co
Liquidators. Shanghai, October 1, 1879,
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.
NOTICE
N acordance with the Articles of Agree-
DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 81st Decem- ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT. ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, 1ayable at our OFFICE on and after the 16b Instant.
POLIJEHOLDERs are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
DR
DENTAL NOTICE.
R. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI during the Summer Months, leaving HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
NOTICE
RESIDENCE Wanted by the 31st
NEIGHBOURHOOD. preferred.
A Lustant. The Cants ROAD or that
Apply to
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. Hongkong, October 1, 1879.
Shipping:
Steamers.
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT),
The Steamship
"BENGLOE," shortly expected, will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hongkong, October 24, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. The Company's Steamship
“ORESTES," Capt. J. K WEBSTER, Will be despatched on or about
the 30th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, October 14, 1879.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD- NEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Porte, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BRISBANE"
will be despatched, az above
on MONDAY, the 3rd Nov., at 2 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & UK. Hongkong, October 20, 1879,
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"TTERE," Commandant REYNIER, will be despatebed for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, d gent. Hongkong, October 28, 1879.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FEANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
DJEMNAH" Commandant HERNANDES, Will be despatched for SHANGHA! shortly after her arrival from Europe,
G. DE CHAMPRAUX,
Apert Bangkong, October 28, 1879,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIX & Co. Hongkong, October 27, 1879. 0030
AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA.
TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and New Zealand Ports,
TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI,
The Company's Steamer
OCEAN,"
F. WEBBER, Commander, wil be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 30th Inst., at & p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, Dotobar 17, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship
"AGAMEMNON,” Captain J. WELDING, wili be despatched on or about the 7th Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agents.
Hongkong, October 21, 1879,
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS:
FOR LONDON VIA SAIGON. The Steamahlp
RADNORSHIRE,"
DAV.ES, Commander, expect ed here on or shout the 14th Proximo, has room for about 700 tons Tea. She will call at Saigon for a part Cargo,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, October 27, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
*EMERALD ISLE,”
STAPLES, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, October 15, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark
GLAMORGANSHIRE,” ANGEAR, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 German Bark
"ANS,
LE Mautz, Master, will load. here for the above Port, and
wil have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1879. ...
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 Brithak Ship
ALEXANDER YEATS,” Capt. DURHAM, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG,"
The 41,German Bark
"TRITON,"W KALLEEN, Master, will lond bere for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Jo Hongkong, September 3, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The A-1 Britiah Bark CANTOOWOOMBA"
KIRKPATRICK, Master, will load here for the above Port,
and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 3, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 41 American Bark
JAS. A. BORLAND " KENT, Master, will load hars for the above Port, and will
baye quick despatch.
For Freighty apply to
TOGEL & ON.
Hongkong, August 21, 1870.
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