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THE

CHINA

Established

February, 1845,

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening

Vo. XXXV. No. 5092 號一月一十年九十七百八千--英

AGENTS. FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON:-F. ALDAR, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. Gronox STAKET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GотCH, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4. Old Jewry, B.O. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 160 & 154, Leadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,

19, Rue Monsieur, Paris. 'NEW YORK:--ANDEEW WIND, 133, Nor-

sau Strest.

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

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte generally:—BxaN & BLACK, San Fran-

CHICO SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE &

Co., Square, Singapors. C. HENAZEN & Co., Manila.

CHINA:-Macao, Mesure A. A. DE MELLO

& Co. Buatow, CAMPHILL & C Amoy, WILBO, FICHOLLS & C Fooohow, Exper & Co. Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELL- A WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, Craw- FORD & Co.

Berks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. Keskava FUND,.....1,400,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIrectors. Chairman W, H., FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK,

F. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILBEIM REINERS,

Esq.

F. D. SABBOON, Esq.

H. L. DALRYMPLE,

Esq.

H. HOFPIUS, Esq.

W. S. Youso, Esq.

A. MOIVER, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGNE,

Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGEE.

Shanghal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES-London and County:

Bank.

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Current Deposit Account at the rate

Bank.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

CAPITAL..

PAID-OF

...£1,500,000.

MAIL.

Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.

日八十月九年包

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1879.

For Sale.

ROSE AND COMPANY. 31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD,

●ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEHAVE Received per FRENCH and ENGLISH MAILS, GLENEAGLES, &c., Their

R

FOSITS.

At 3 months' notice 3% per annum.

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Current Accounts kept on Terms which may be learnt cu application,

GEO, O. SCOTT,

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Acting Manager.

Hongkong, September 4, 1879.

NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON; Comprising:- Crowel CLOTHS, Crewel SILES, Fancy WOOL WORK, SHETLAND, Single

and Double BERLIN, and Fingering WOOLS.

Commenced Work in CUSHIONS, Fender STOOLS, Chair BACKS,

SLIPPERS, Smoking CAPS, &o, &0.

The Latest NOVELTIES in French Flowers and Feathers.

Millinery SILKS, LACES, RIBBONS of every Shade and Width.

Muslin and Lisse PLAITINGS.

Torchon LACE, Bretonne LACE, &c., &c.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's French Cambric Hemm'd stitched HANDKERCHIEFS, Paris KID GLOVES in 2, 4 and 6 Buttons in White, Light Evening

Shades, and Dark Shades,

By the Single Pair or in Tins.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- Black and Colored SILK GLOVES in 2 and 4 Buttons.

Black LACE MITTS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL,.......... RESERVE FUND,

A Good Assortment of Ladies' CORSETS. £800 000. The New "BRILLIANT" HOSE for Children from 0 Size to Size 6, in SKY BLUES, ...$150,000.

NAVY BLUES, CARDINALS, and PINKS. Children's BOOTS and SHOES, in Groat Variety.

Bankera. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK,

THE

NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.

THE

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

RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE.

POSITS,

The New BRAIDS, FRINGES, TRIMMINGS, &c., es now worn,

MILLINERY and DRESS-MAKING.

BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, Toilet QUILTS, Toilet COVERS. Eider Down QUILTS, Turkish TOWELS, and TWILLINGS, Table CLOTHS,

Tablo NAPKINS, Table COVERS, &c., &c.

The New CRETONNES, 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 SOCKS 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,

Gentlemen's White SHIRTS, Best Quality with and without COLLARS.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS.

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per Black ALPACAS, Black French MERINOS. annum on the daily balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITE

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

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4 por cant.

12

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6 per cent.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

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TR. ALEXANDER O. LEVYSOHN

MR. Aldon Duru in HONGBONG

and CHINA on the 31st of December last, and Mr. LORENZ POESNECKER was admitted a PARTNER therein on the same day.

Mr JULIUS KRAMER has been au-

(of per cent. per annum on the daily thorized to Bros our Firm, per Procuration

balance.

For Fixed Deposits :—

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

11

4 per cent.

12

11

5 per cent

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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted en approved Securitles, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan."

T. JACKSON,

Offices of the Corporation,

Chief Manager.

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

CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

THE

THE following Rates of Interest are allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS —

4

3

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For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.

per cent. 21 2 per cent.

B. H. NELSON, Manager.

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Hongkong, May 81, 1879.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. (Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)

ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL R CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.

£800,000.

CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND..............................

HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGEEN, PARIS.

AGENOTES and BRANCHES at:

LONDON,

BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO,

HONGKONG,

MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,

LYONS, NANTES,

ÚALOUTTA, BANKOW, SHANGBAI, FOOTHOW.

LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,

The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terine to be ascertained on application, grant Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transnots every

description of Banking Exchange Business

E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai. Hongkong, May 30, 1870,

at CANTON.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

no11 Hongkong, October 11, 1879.

NOTICE,

NHE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr JOHN FAIRBAIRN in our Firm here and in. Yokohama, CEASED on the 3let March, 1879.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

no6 Hongkong, October 6, 1879.

NOTICE.

Black CACHE VERES, Black SATINS, Colored SATINS.

Colored French MERINOS in all the new Shades, with Silks, Satins,

and Velveteens to Match.

Pieco VELVETS, in Black and all new Shades.

Black and Colored VELVETEENS.

N.B.-All Last Season's GOODS greatly reduced in Price.

NOTE the ADDRESS-ROSE AND COMPANY,

31 & 33, QUEEN'S ROAD, (Formerly next Door to the HONGKONG HOTEL). Hongkong, October 22, 1879.

Intimations.

NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION.

TENTO RETURN of QAPITAL at the Rate of TWO TAELS per SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record on 13th October, Payable at Record of 13th Locator, MON

DAY, 20th October,

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

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company HE Undersigned has established him- will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 20th Tself at the Fremises formerly occupied July, inclusive.

by LAMMER, ATKINSON & Co., Peddar'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, 1870.

NOTICE.

By Order,

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RUSSELL & Co.,

Liquidators. Shanghai, October 1, 1879.

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- CIATION.

NOTICE.

IN

Naordance with the Articles of Agree- ment, the Directors kave declared a DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending Slat Decem

THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT.

Ln CEA925

on the 23rd September 4.0.

Mr C. STIEBEL is authorised to Stox our Firm.

REISS & Co., Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Hongkong, October 3, 1879,

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NOTICE. ROM the 18% OF OCTOBER, DE EASTLACKE will receive his PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL

Hongkong, September 23, 1878.

NOTICE

TAGENTS to the NEW YORK BOARD HE Undersigned have been appointed

OF UNDERWRITERS.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

RECORD OF ANEDIOAN AND FOREIGN

SHIPPING.

Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Elongkong, Sept. 5, 1879.

DENTAL NOTICE:

Bae80

2 NRT PREMIA CONTRIBUTED,

For Sale.

FOR

SALE.

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

FOR SALE. THEOPHILE ROEDERER & Co.'s THEOPHILE ROEDERER

awarded the GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX: Quarta.

$17 per Case of 1 doz. of 2 doz. .$18 Fints.....

MEYER & Co., Agents,

21fe80 Hongkong, August 21, 1879.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD- NEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling of the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers

for New Zealand.)

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BRISBANE"

shipping

Steamers.

FOR LONDON FIA BUEZ CANAL-

The Steamablp ------

"BENLEDI”

will call here about the 10th Proximo, as room for a

small quantity only.

For Freight, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, October 30, 1879.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP. COMPANY, FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rales for HANKOW and Ports on the YANOTSZE)

The Company's Steamship

"ACHILLES,"

Capt. C. ANDERSON, will be despatched on or about the 7th Proximo.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, October 31, 1879.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship

"AGAMEMNON,”

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in- 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

"OH 0 0 0 L Å ‚”

as she now lies at Anchor off Yow-MAN- TEE. She was built of Oak and Elm at NANTES in 1868, and is well and favor- ably known on this Coast. She is well found in Bails and Gear generally, has 2 BOWER ANCHORS, each with 100 fathoms Cable; also 1 SPARE ANCHOR and 2 She has been recently opened KEDGES. for survey, and is still open for inspeo-

tion.

For further part'culars, apply to Meaera ADAMSON, BELL & Co., or to the Auctioneers.

TERMS OF SALE.-As customary.

HUGHES & LEGGE,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, Oct. 11; 1879,

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.

Captain J. WILDING, will be W. BRATT

despatched on or about the 7th Proximo.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, October 21, 1879,

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship

“FLEURS CASTLE” KIDDER, Commander, ex.

pected here on or about the 3rd Proximo, will have immediate despatch

for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, October 29, 1879.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON VIA SAIGON, The Steamship

"RADNORSHIRE," DAVIES, Commander, expect- ed here on or about the 14th Proximo, has room for about 700 tons Tea. She, will call at Saigon for a part Cargo.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Blangkong, October 27, 1879.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 America Ship

EMERALD ISLE," STAPLES, Master, will load bare for the above Port, and

will have quick despatob. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1879,

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark

GLAMORGANSHIRE,” 'ANGEAR, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will be despatched an above will have quick despatch.

ayable at our OFFICE on and after the on MONDAY, the 3rd Nov., at 3 p.m. 16th Ingant.

POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.

By Order of the Directors,

RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, May 6, 1879,

G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,

AND

JEWELLERS,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS, 40, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, October 20, 1879.

до 20

F. VINCENOT, WINE, SPIRIT, AND PROVISION MERCHANT, AND STOREKEEPER, HONGKONG,

EGS to inform his Patrons and the

BPublic generally that he has received

& Large Assortment of FRENCH WINES, LIQUORS, SPIRITS, and STORES of the BEST QUALITY (French Producs). N.B.-T. V. is ready to supply at any of the Coast Ports, as well as in Hongkong, any quantity that may be required to anit

F. VINCENOT,

No. Peel Street. Hongkong, October 10, 1879.

during the Summer Months, leaving B. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI | Purchasers. HONGKONG on the 1st of April next, and returning about Zrt November,

Hongkong, February 10, 1879,

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1879.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.

The Steamshlp

"KWANGTUNG," Captain ABBOTT, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 4th Nov., at Daylight."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

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FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. The German Steamer

"OLYMPIA,”

Capt. Nanes, will load here for the above Ports, and will leave this on TUESDAY, the 4th Nov., at 2 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE,

noś Hongkong, October 30, 1878.

FOR AMOY.

The Steamship...

***DIAMANTE,”

Capt. THEBAVD, shortly due, will have immediate despatel

for the above Port

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Bangkong, October 80, 1879,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1879,

FOR HAMBURG.

The d 1 German Bark

** HANS,” LE MOULT, Master, will load. bere for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1879.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A 1 British Ship

ALEXANDER YEATS," Capt. DUNHAM, will load hera for the above Port, and wil

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1879.

FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark

"TOOWOOMBA;”: KIRKPATRICE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, Beptember 3, 1879.

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added an Extensive MACHINE SHOP and other APPLIANCES to the former Advantages of these Docks.

The DIMENSIONS of the Dock are:-460 Fest, on the Blocks; 92 Fest Wide; Or dluary Tides, 21 Ft.; Spring Tides, 244 Ft. Office, 20, PEAXA CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

40680 Hongkong, October 4, 1879.

Foitees to Consignees,

FROM LONDON & PORTS OF CALL

signees of Cargo by her are hereby HE S. S. Ben Glee having arrived, Con. informed that their Goods are being land-

ed at their riak into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Cargo rem-ining undelivered after the 6th November will be subject to rent

Optional Goods will be forwarded on, nu- Iess notice to the contrary be given by 5 p.m. TO DAY.

No Fire Insurance bas been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, October 29, 1879.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

S.S. SUMIDA MARU,” FROM KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Laling for counteralgnature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo Impeding the discharge or re- maining on board after To-MORROW, the 28th Instant, will be landed and stored al Consignees' expense and risk,

MITSU BISAI MAIL 8. 8. Con

6, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, October 27, 1879.

QOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

S. 8. DJEMNAH.

NOTICE.

Gange, from London, in sound. YONSIGNEES of Cargo por 8, 8. tion with the above Steamer, are hereby loformed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Com- pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signeas, before 2 p.m. To-DAY, the 80th Lost, requaatlug it to be landed here,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned

Goods remaining unalalel after TRUES DAY, the 6th November, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, October 30, 1879.

Not Responsible for Debts.

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Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Ownere will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Craw of the following Vessels, during their stay. in Hongkong Harbour

Alexandse Yeats, Canadian ship, Capt. J. W. Dunham.-P. & 0. 8. N. 06.

BERTHOVEN, German barqué, Captain Haja-Melchers & Co.

Hazel Polue, British barque, Capt. J. W. Millican.Vogel & Co.

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ANNIES, HARA, American barkentine, Capt. Chan B. Nelson-Wieler & Co

PAUL MARIA, Freuch barque, Capt. F, Gaillard Carlowits & Co.

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