THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
Established February, 1848,
"Hoogkong Evening
VOL. XXXV. No. 5121. 骏五月二十年九十七百八千--英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
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TRALIA, AND CHINA.
LONDON --F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.
Lombard Street. GROHOE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, Gondos & GOTCH, Ludgate Oireus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4. Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Straet.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROBKY,
19, Rue Afonsieur, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nor-
iau Street,
CAPITAL............................ RESERVE FUND,...
800 000 H
..£150,000.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK:
-THE NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buya and receives for collection Billa of Exchange, and condnats all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business,
AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEWT ZEALAND - GORDON & GOTCH, Mal-| bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts
generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran
* cisco.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYZE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HRINSZEM & Co., Manila, CEINA:Macao, Mesare A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Bwatow, CAMPBELL. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai. Fooshow, Exner & Co. LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, Laxe, Chaw- FORD & Co.
Wante.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
PAID-OF CAPITAL,.....6,000,000 Dollar", KESERVE FUND,........1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORA - Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq." Deputy Chairman-Hur, W. KESWICK.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSITS,
On CORRENT Accounts, 2 per cent. per ann on the daily balanco..
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
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CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) BE following Rates of Interest are Tettoned on FIXED DEPOSITS-
For 12 mouths, 5 per cent, per annum.
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H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
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MAIL.
Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
日二十月十年外己
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1879.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
TTAVE Just RECEIVED their Usoal ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND
YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising:- NE W GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. | LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING.
CASES. JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT OA-
BINETS.
PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS. WORK BOXES in Leather and Fancy
Woods.
CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS. VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, 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.
Handsomely Bound and Illustrated GIFT BOOKS, Comprising :--
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART.
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND ROMANCE, THE BIRD, BY JULES MICHELET.
"THE INSECT, BY JOLES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC or Hades,
A Largo Aasortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and GIRLS,
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties,
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
DELLS' PORTMANTEAUX, completely fitted.
SWIMMING and WASHING DOLLS.
MECHANICAL TOYS, in Great Variety. DOLLS' PERAMBULATORS.
PUZZLES, GAMES, BRICKS.
BORSES and CARTS, WHEEL-BARROWS.
DRUMS, TRUMPETS, GUNS and SWORDS.
THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES in COSAQUES, Comprising :—
HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB CRACKERS.
BELLES of the SEASON, &c., áo,, &c.
PAINT BOXES.
E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINER, NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD- GALANTINES of GAME.
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MolvEE, Esq.
Knq.
F. D. Sassoon, Esq. W. S. Young, Esq.
CRIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKBOY, Eeq,
MANAGER.
Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank.
DONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
• For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent. 22
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5 per cent.
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LOCAL BILLB 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
R CONVENTION OF 30TH AFRIL, 1862.
CAPITAL FULLY PAID UP£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND... £800,000.
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HEAD OFFICE-14, Roz Bergere, PARIS,
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
LONDON, BOURBON, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
SAN FRANCISCO,
LYONS, CALOUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGBAI, FOODROW
LIMITED.
www.
Registered in Londen under the Companies' Act of 1862, on 23rd March, 1866. Established in Caladta 29th September, 1863. £938,000,
£20,000.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, PAID UP CAPITAL.....465,260. RESERVE FUND..........
HEAD OFFICE:—39A, THEKADNEEDLE
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 ACCOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balanoes; and on Fixed Deposits according to arrangement-the maximum rate being 5 per cent. per annum,
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R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager. Hongkong, November 1, 1879.
JULES
For Sale..
FOR SALE
ULES MUMM & 0% CHAMPAGNE,
in Quarts and Plats. GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
FOR BALE.
HÉOPHILE ROEDERER & Co.'s
CHAMPAGNE, awarded the GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION, DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX: Quarts.............917 per Case of 1 doz. Finte........
of 2 doz. ..818 MEYER & Co, Agents. Hongkong, August 21, 1879. 21fe80
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Intimations.
"DINGS.
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FRENCH PLUMS.
RUSSIA OX TONGUES. BLOOM MUSCA-piced OX T. NGUES.
TELS. Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Protty Boxes, for-Pre:
gents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyeau. JUJUBES. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
Intimations.
ONGKONG ARTILLERY
VOLUNTEERS.
OLDEELY ROOM, 28th Nov., 1879. MEMBERS are requested to RETURN their ARMS and ACCOUTREMENTS into Store by TUESDAY, the 2ud Froximo.
The Storeman will be at the Crderly Room every day up to 4 p.m. to ressive them.
Ams, do, will be re-issued on SATUR- DAY, the 6th Proximo.
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A. COXON, Captain-Commandant H. K. A. V.
GLASGOW BANK FAILURE.
MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE, Presentation BOXES of BNBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS,
CHOICE OLD FORT. After Dinner
SHERRY
CHAMPAGNÉS, LIQUEURS, &c., &o. CRAWFORD & Co.
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Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
"DIAMANTE,"
Capt. THEBAUD, will be de- spatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 6th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
FOR SWATOW. The Steamship
**ATHOLL,"
des
W. S. THOMSON, Commander, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 6th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.
deb Hougkong, December 3, 1879,
LEARING off the present STOCK at a FOR-SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
GREAT REDUCTION
for a Few Days Only. BUCHANAN, PEARSON & Co.,
42, Queen's Road, Hongkong, November 29, 1879.
des
EUNG CHUN CHONG.-I was A
Ysteward ou board the Princess Char latte nearly 15 Years. The Dr. (BENNETT) had shown me to make MILE PUNCE WINE, HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM, and I have followed doing the same and
PANY, LIMITED,
HONGKONG, na Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be OLOSED from the 20th Inst. until the 3rd Proximo, both days included,
A. NEWTON,
Manager.
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, Lanager, Shanghai.
Hongkong, May 20, 1879. ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PAID-UP CAFÍTAL.
........£1,500,000.. TATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
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FOBIIS.
At 3 months notice 9% per Annum.
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Current Accounts kept on Terms which may be learnt on application.
GEO. O SCOTT,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, Feptember 4, 1878.
Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS,
7OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick despatch. Also entire GoDowns to be let.
MEYER & Co.
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Hongkong, December 4, 1879..
NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.
ESTABLISHED 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANOR EXCLUSIVALT.
Head Office, Surrey Street, Norwich, London Office, 60, Fleet Street. CARTTAL,.........$1,100,000. THE undersigned, having been appointed agents of the above Company at this Port, are prepared to issue Policies of In- surance against Fire on the usual terms.
BIRLEY & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 19th November, 1879, do19
used Superior Materiale of Stuff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without pernicious effect. Now I wish to be established on shore. —No. 62, WELLINGTON STREET.
QUAN CHEONG. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
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TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTS.
FOR SALE, Large and Small COAL. Apply at the UFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL; or, to
THOS, G. GLOVER, East Point. Hongkong, December 1, 1879. jal
NOTICE.
ROM This Date the WISE and SPIRIT
FROM
Business of the Undersigned will be
CARRIED ON at the New PREMISES, MARINE HOUSE, 15, Queen's Road Central, under the Name or Firm of En. CHASTEL & Co.
ED. ORASTEL. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
dė B
B. SPRATT & Co. have lately
W. added an Extensive MACHINE SHOP and other APPLIANCES to the former Advantages of these Docks.
The DIMENSIONs of the Dock are--460 Feet, on the Blocks; 92 Feet Wide Cr dinary Tides, 21 F.; Spring Tides, 24) Ft. Office, 20, PRAVA CENTRAL, HONGKONG, Hongkong, October 4, 1879, -
40c80
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt. WESTOBx, will be de spatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 7th Just., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
de7
'Hongkong, Di damber 3, 1879.
FOR COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 18th December, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, November 27, 1879. de13
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Company's Steamship
“ANÜHISE8”
will be despatched on orabout the 12th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta, Hongkong, December 4, 139.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON FIA BUEZ CANAL, The Company's Steamship
“PATROCLUS," Capt. M. R. Wattz, will be despatched on or about the -15th Instant
For Freight ar Panaye; apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents: Hongkong, Desember 1, 1870.
shipping.
Steamers.
FOR, HOIROW AND PAKHOI,
The Stearnship
“BAINAN,” Capt. CONNER, shortly due, will have immediate despatch
for the abovo Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK VIÄ SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"EÏECTRA," Captain Bonxe, will shortly load here for the above Port,
and will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR SINGAPORE,
The Steamship
"PATTERD ALE," C.pt. BENTLEY, will be de- spatched for the above Port on or about the 3rd Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"BCINDIA," Captain WINDHAM, shortly due, will have quick de
spatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
"GLENFALLOOH," Captain TarLog, will be de- spatched on or about the Gth Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI,
Tho Steamship
"GORDON ÇASTLE,” WARING, Commander, ex- pected here on or about the 10th Inst., will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & ܉.,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 2, 1879. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through ratos for all Australasian and New Zealand Ports,
TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJJ,
The Chartered Steamer
** CRUSADER,” T-RowIN, Commander, wil be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 12th Inst., at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1879,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 British Bark
"GARTMORN"
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ELLWOOD, Master, will load ses here and at Whampos for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON.
The d 1 British Bark
**OHINAMAN,"
MACKENZIE, Master, will load beze 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," CLAGUR, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, #pply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR HAMBURÐ.“
The A1 German Bark
PALMA,” Bixar, Master, will load hete and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON,
The 41 Bish Bark
"ELIZABETH CHILD,” LINDBERGH, Master, will load here for the abovo Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
VOGEL & Co.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 German Bark
"AUGUST,"
Rus, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Fright, apply to
: VOGEL & Đại
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 German Bark
"IPIGENTA,"
GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to.
RUSSELL a đến
Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SCHMIDT, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply t
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 British Ship
"ENDYMION," RICHARDS 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 American "ohooner
"R. M. HAYWARD,” DOANE, Master, will load hero 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 A 1 German Bark
"HIERONYMUS,”` IPLAND, Master, will load hero and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
Just
FOR LONDON. The A 1 Danish Bark
** FLENSBORG,” JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong. November 10, 1879,
FOR LONDON. The 11 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA,” CARY, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.. Hongkong, November 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
EMERALD ISLE,” STAPLES, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about last Decem ber.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Ship
CITY OF BOSTON," CROSBY, Master, will · load her for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De- cember.
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For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co," Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG. The 41 German Brig "ALIDA,"
Captain BIET, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob.
For Freight, opply to
VOGEL & Co.
-Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG,
The d 1 German Bark
**MAGELLAN,” STERNBERG, Maater, will load. here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 8, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The A-1 British Bark
CLARO, BA BUYAN" Poison, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to mi
VOGEL & CO
Hongkong, November 8, 1875,
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