THE
CHINA
1845, Established February,
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.”
With which is incorporated The
凱二月二十年九十七百八千一英
VOL. XXXV. No. 5118.
AGENTS TOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:--F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, GranGE STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Cireus, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & CO., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSKY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW_YORK:—Azonŵw Wing, 133, Naz-
tou Street.
Banks
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA,
CAPITAL.... RESERve Fund,..
..£800,000. H*
...£150,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTON, Mai-THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts generally :-Bax & BLACK, San Fran-
Ciaco
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYZE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila.
CHINA:-Macao, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & CO. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foodhow, HEDON & Co. Shanghai, LARE, CRAWFOan & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PALD-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,.....1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK, E.R. BELILION, Esq. WILHELM REINEES, HL. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. Hoppive, Esq.
A. MOLVER, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq. W. S. YOUNG, Eaq,
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,.....Thomas Jackson, Raq.
MANAGER,
Shanghai..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Carrent Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent per annum on the daily
ON
balanco.
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
#
1
4 per cent.
12
5 per cent.
11
*
13
LOCAL 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. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 16, 1879. COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
●ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONFERTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862
CAPITAL FULLY PALD-UP.........£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND............ £800,000.
HEAD OFFICE—14, RUB BERGERE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON, BOURBON,
HONGKONG, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, FOODKOW,
LYONS,
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 Credita on All parts of the World, and transacta every description of Banking Exchange Business.
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai. Hongkong, May 20, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)- PAID-UP CAPITAL.£1,500,000.
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
PORETS. At 8 months' notion 3% per Annum..........
RATE
6
12
17
"
25
5%
Current Accounts kept on Terms which may be learnt on application.
GEO, O. SCOTT,
*** Acting Manager. Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 6, 1879,
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; boys and receives for collection Bills
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1879.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
9
ITAVE Just RECEIVED thoir Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND
NEW
Comprising:-- YEAR'S PRESENTS, GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. | Ladies' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
CASES. JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT CA-
BINETS. PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS. WORK BOXES in Leather and Fancy
Woods.
CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS. VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRANES. STATUETTES.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
BAGS,
Handsome Presentation INKSTANDS. CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES. Handsomely Painted FLOWER VASES: NOVELTIES in Electro-plated Ware,
suitable for Presents.
of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Handsomely Bound and Illustrated GIFT BOOKS, Comprising :— Banking and Exchange Business,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS,
On CORRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS
For 3 months, 3 por cont. per annum.
6
31
19
13
per ceni.
12
5 per cent.
37
*
CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART,
SWITZERLAND Illustrated.
WOODLAND ROMANCE. THE BIED, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC or Hades.
A Large Assortment of Nowest GIFT BOOKS for Boys und GIRLS.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
Detis' PORTMANTEAUX, completely fitted.
SWIMMING and WASHING DOLLS.
MECHANICAL TOYS, in 'Great Variety. DOLLS' PERAMBULATORS.
PUZZLES, GAMES, BRICKS.
HORSES and CARTS, WHEEL-BARROWS.
DRUMS, TRUMPETS, GUNS and SWORDS.
THE following Rates of Interest are THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES in COSAQUES, Comprising:- Tallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS:-
For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.
6
+1
+$
4 per cent."
11
3
13
2 per cent. 91
*
H. NELSON,
Manager,
flongkong, May 81, 1879.
N
HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB ORACKERS.
BELLES of the SEASON, &c., kt., &c.
PAINT BOXES.
FRENCH PLUMS. BLOOM MUSCA-
TELS.
CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD- GALANTINES of GAME.
DINGS.
RUSSIA OX TONGUES. Spiced OX TONGUES. MINGEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE, Presentation BOXES of BONBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE; · CANDLES and
ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS.
LIMITED,
CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pro-
sents.
Registered in London under the Companies' Act of 1862, on 23rd March, 1866.
Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL PAID-UP CAPITAL....
RESERVE FUND................
£933,000. £465,250. £20,000.
HEAD OFFICE:-39A, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, E.C.
LONDON BANKERS: - NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
All descriptions of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CURRENT À COOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balances; and on "FIXED" DEPOSITS
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyeau. JUJUBES. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
LANE, Hongkong: December 2, 1870.
Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
ORNAMENTS.
CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinnor
SHERRY.
"CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &s., do. CRAWFORD & Co.
CITY HALL.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of H. E. J. POPE HENNESSY, Č.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
DOYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
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according to arrangement-the maximum THIS EVENING,
rate being 5 per cent. per annum.
R. E. SANDEMAN,
Manager, Hongkong, November 1, 1879,
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
ULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
in Quarta and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
E
Dec. 2nd, 1879, ',
SEVENTH SUBECRIPTION NIGHT,
The GRAND OPERA, by MAROHETI, *
"Ruy Blas."
THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 4b, 1879,
LAST NIGHT OF THE FIRST SUB- SCRIPTION SEASON, "Un Ballo in Maschera." Between the FinaT and SECOND ACTS, Signor CORTESI and Signor Bagagiolo will sing. SELECTIONS.
Barbiers, Matilde and Chabran,
Signor BAGAGIOLO.
Signor ÚORTEAL
Tickets can be obtained at Messrs KELLY
FOR SALE.
La Calania, TIBEOPHILE ROEDERER & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,-
Cavatina,..... awarded the GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION, DRY VERZENAY MOUSSKUX: Quarts.......... $17 per Case of 1 doz. ..$18
of 2 doz. MEYER & Co, Agents. Hengkong, August 21, 1879,
Pinta.....
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Intimations.
ja2
GLASGOW BANK FAILURE.
"YLFARING off the present STOCK at a
CLARING of present STO
for a Few Days Only. BUCHANAN, PEARSON & Co.,
42, Queen's Road. Hongkong, November 29, 1879. dee
TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
Published every Evening.
日九十月十年己
Shipping,
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG,"
Captain Ansorr, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 4th fastant, at Day. light, lastead of as previously advertised."
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
det
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship
*** ACHILLES," Capt. C. ANDERSON, will be despatched on or about the 4th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK, KIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
“SOINDIA,"
Captain WINDHAM, shortly due, will have quick de
apatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hoogkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. The Steamship
** ELECTRA,” Captalu Boume, will shortly load here for the above Port,
and will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR SINGAPORE.
The Steamship
"PATTERDALE," Capt. BENTLEY, will be de- spatched for the above Port on or about the 8rd Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL,
The Steamship
"GLENFALLOCH," Captain TAYLOR, will be de- spatched on or about the 6th Proximo,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879,
FOR SHANGHAI AND YOKOHAMA,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTE. (Taking Cargo & Rassengers at through rates
Apply at the OFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S
FOR SALE, Large and Small COAL.
ROAD CENTRAL; or, to
TAOS. G. GLOVER, East Point. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
NOTICE:
jal
TROM This Date the Wiss and SPIRIT F Business of the Undersigned will be CARRIED ON at the New PREMISES; MARINE HOURE, 15, Queen's Road Central, under the Name or Firm of ED. CHASTEL & Co.
`ED, URASTEL. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
A
LOST.
de8
PARCEL of MANILA. LOTTERY
for CHEFOO, HANKOW and Ports
on the YANGTSZE.)
The Steamship
***GLENORCHY,”... Captain Hooo, will be de. spatched on or about the 3rd Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE.
The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched as above
TICKETS ex Esmeralda from on SATURDAY, the 19th December, at MANILA, November 11th, containing the Noon. folowing Numbers, for the December For Freight or Pastage, apply to deỡ drawing
28 Tickets,.....No. 1,940 1,962
and Walsh's.
Hougkong, December 2, 1879.
NOTICE
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OYAL ITALIAN OPERA
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23
24
17
Signor CAGLI has the honour to announce that a SUBSCRIPTION Lasr for FOUR ROYAL, BENEFIT NIGHTS is now Open at Mesars
KELLY and Wazan's...
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24
24
19
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24
Entertainment.
THEATRE
CITY HALL, TO-MORROW EVENING,
December 3rd, 1879.
Vader the Distinguished Patronage of B.). J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
C
HARITABLE CONCERT.
For the Benefit of the Orphans of the Italian Convent,
By the CHARITY of Signor AUGUSTO CAGLI and all the ARTISTS of the ROYAL ITALIAN GFERA, COMPANY,
Prices of Adminion: Dress Circle and Stalis, ...............$3. Back Seatest per
Doors open at 8.30; performance to com mence at 9. o'clock precisely,
Programme will appear on Moxday, the 1st December, 1879.
R COMPANY.
SATURDAY, 6th December, BENEFIT of Siguora Rosi GENOLINI, Bellini's Celebrated Opera "Norma."
TUESDAY, 9th December, BENEFIT of Signor BEISCIA, Gounod's Grand Opera
"Faust. THURSDAY, 11th December, BENAFIT of Signor BERGAMAROHT, Rossini's Favourite Opera
"Il Barbiere di Seviglia."
SATURDAY, 18th December, BENEFIT of Signor DAGLI, Verdi's Popular Opera
La Traviata,"
Prices of Subscription for the Benefi Season
Dress Orale (Single).....
+3
72
2,623 17
2,645 5,768, 8,790 4,397 4,410
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
de18
Sailing Vessels.
دو
5,848 6,870
6,196 6,219
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7,790 7,818 8,479
8,502
9,081 » 9,101
10,471 10,494 11,496 11,619
The Manila Government have been noti- fied of the Loss, and any Prizes which may be drawn on the above Ticketa will not be pald,
The Finder will be suitably Rewarded) if necessary, by Returning the package to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Oo. Hongkong, November 29, 1879.
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL. The Company's Steamship “PATROULUS,
Capt. M. R. Waite, will be despatched on or about the 15th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agontac del4 Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
9.
Family Ticket (Thres).
$20.
Stalls (Single)
Family Ticket (Three).
10.
Hongkong, December 2, 1879,
ded
Hongkong, Desember 1, 1679.
Tickets can be obtained at Messrs KILLY and WALSE'S
FOR NEW YORK. - The A1 British Bark.
"GARTMORN," ELLWOOD, Master, will load here and at Whamgos for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Bark
"CHINAMAN," MACKENZIE, Master, will load Shere and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
-For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Bongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Ship
“PRINCE FREDERICK”” CLAQUE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freighty apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, Desember 1, 1879,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR HAMBURO,
The A1 German Bark
"PALMA,"
BINGE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the stove Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 1 German Bark "AUGUST?” –
Rüs, Master, will load hore for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Fright, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 German Bark
"IPHIGENIA," GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SCHNET, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
** ENDYMION,” RICHARDSON, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL &.00. Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK, The A1 American Schooner "R. M. HAYWARD,” DOANE, Master, will load bere and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.:
Bongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK:
The 4 1 German Bark
“HIERONYMUS” IPLAND, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR LONDON, The A 1 Danish Bark
**FLENSBORG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VIGEL & Co,
Hongkong, November 10, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA,” GARY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
TOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
EMERALD ISLE,” STAPLEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will be despatched on or about let Deom-
ber,
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 8, 1879.
· FOR NEW YORK,
The 4.1 American Ship
CITY OF BOSTON," CROSBY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De comber.
For Freight, apply, to
VOGEL & 0,
Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG, The 41 German Brig
"ALIDA Captain BIT, will load bere for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
"FOR HAMBURG.
The d 1 German Bark.
“MAGELLAN," STERNBERO, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch; For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
OLARO BABUYANY FOLSON, Master, will load here. for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch..
For Freighty apply to
VOGEL & 60,
Hongkong, November 3, 1873,
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