THE
CHINA
Detablished
1848, February,
VOL. XXXV. No. 5122.
With which is ingorporated The "Hongkour Evening
號六月二十年九十七百八千一转
Mail and Shipolag
Bank».
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
TRALIA, AND CHINA,
LONDON :~F. ALgar, 8, Clementa Luna, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
Lombard Street. GzORGE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, Ludgate Cirous, E. O. BATRE, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B,C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street
PARIS AND. EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:~AIDERY WIND, 188, Nas-
Jau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BAM & BLACK, San Fran
ctaco.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Dianila.
CHINA:Macao, Mesira A. A. DE MELLO & Co. Brodt, CAMPBELL & Amoy, WILBOR, NICHOLLS & Ca Shanghai, Foochow Eapex & Co.
TAXE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Krzy & WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING® CORPORATION.
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PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollar. KESERVE FUKE,1,400,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Bor. W. KESWICK, E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. | WILHELM REINERS,
Esq.
B. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
FI. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. MOLVER, Esq.
F. D. SABROON, Esq. W, S. YOUNG, Faq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Dongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Slanghal..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES-London and County Bank,
ON
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balanco.
For Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per ankum,
6
23
4 per cent. »>
12
12
14
5 per cent."
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LOBAL BULLS 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.)
R. CUBVENTION OF 30TH AFRI, 1882. PECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£8,200,000. RESERVE FUND.............. £800,000. HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGEBE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
LONDON, BOURDON, SAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
HONGKONG, LIONS, CALCUTTA, Hankow, NARTER,
SHANGBAL FOOCKOW.
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 transsots every description of Banking Exchange Business,
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai.
Hongkong, May 20, 1879,
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,,...........................
CAPITAL,...... RESERVE FUND,...
£600 000. H
£150,000.
Bankers. ..THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
T
HE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG grants Drafis ou London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; boys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE- POSITS,
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per Annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPosita
6
31
+9
12
13
•
For 3 months, 3 per cent. por annoma.
4 per cent. 5 per cent. CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA, (Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
THE following Rates of Interest are
Tallowed on FIESE DEPOSITS:
For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent. 22 13 2 per cent.
6
.3
3
35
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H. H. NELSON, Manager,
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
TATIONAL BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED.
N Registered in London ander the Companies Act of 1862, on 23rd March, 1866. Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.
£933,000. .£465,250. £20,000.
SUBSCRIBED Capitu.. PAID-UP (APITAL... RESERVE FUND........ HEAD OFFICE:-391, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC. LONDON BANKERS:- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
All descriptions of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CURRENT ACCOUNT at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITS according to arrangement-the maximum rata being 5 per cent. per annum.
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager. Hongkong. November 1, 1879.
Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of H. E. J. POPE HENNESSY, Ö.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
OYAL ITALIAN
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COMPANY.
OPERA
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1879.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
TAVE Just RECEIVED their Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND
Comprising:- PRESENTS, YEAR'S NEW GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. 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 FRAMES. STATUETTES.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
CASES.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING
BAGS.
Handsome Presentation INKSTANDS. CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES. Handsomely Painted FLOWER VASES. NOVELTIES in Electro-plated Ware,
suitable for Prescats.
Handsomely Bound and Illustrated GIFT BOOKS, Comprising :—
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART.
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND ROMANCE. TEL BIRD, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WOULD.
THE EPIC OF HADES.
A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Bors 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.
HORSES and CARTS, WHEEL-BARROWS.
DRUMS, TRUMPETS, GUNS and SWORDS.
THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES. in COSAQUES, Comprising:
hot
HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB CRACKERS,
BELLES of the SEASON, &c., &c., ko. PAINT BOXES.
CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD. GALANTINES of GAME.
DINGS.
TELS.
RUSSIA OX T NGUES.
MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of B NBONS.
FRENCH PLUMS, BLOOM MUSCA-piced UX T NGUES. Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre-
sents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noyesu. JUJUBES. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
LANE,
Hongkong, December 2, 1879,
intimations.
WEUNG CHUN CHONG.-I was
toward on board the Princess kar-
CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS.
The NEW OPERA GLASSES
CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinner
SHERRY,
CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &c., &c. CRAWFORD & Co.
shipping.
Steamers.
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
ja2
Capt. WESTOBY, will be de. spatched for the above Porta
lotte nearly 15 Years. The Dr. (SENNETT) | FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. had shown me to make MILK PUNCH WINE, and 1 have followed doing the same and used Superior Materials or Stoff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without perniolus 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 Smal COAL.
Apply at ts OFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL; Or, 10
THOS, G. GLOVER, East Point.
jal Hongkong, December 1, 1879. HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM- PANY, LIMITED,
HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company
THE will be CLOSED from the 20th Inst THIS EVENING, until the 3rd Prozimo, both days included.
Deo. 6:k, 1879,
BENEFIT of Signora Rosa GENOLINI, Bellini's Celebrated Opera
"Norma."
MONDAY, 8th December,
A. NEWTON,
Manager. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
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(On account of the Tarantula Ball laking G Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS
place on TUESDAY, the 9th), BENEFIT of Signor SBRISCIA, Gonnod's Grand Opera "Faust."
Tickets can be obtained at Mesars KELLY and WALSK's.
Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
dep
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS. OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at GUDOWNS, under European supervision;| and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick despatah. Also entire GODOWNS to be let.
MEYER & Co. Rongkong, December 4, 1879.
FIROM
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NOTICE. TAROM This Date the WINE and SPIRIT Business of the Undersigned will be CARRIED ON at the New PREMISES, MARINE HOUSE, 15, Queen's Road Central,
JULES MUMM & Co.'& ORAMPAGNE, under the Name or Firm of ED. CHASTEL
in Quarta and Pints,
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
FOR SALE. ПTIHÉOPHILE ROEDERER & Co's CHAMPAGNE awarded the
THE
..£1,400,000. | Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition,
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
PUSITE.
Fints....
RATES
At 3 months noties 8% per Annum.
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Current Accounts kept on Terms which may be learnt on application.
GEO, 0, 800TT,
Acting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September d. 1879,
& Co.
ED. CRASTEL Hongkong, December 1, 1870.
YANGTSEE INSURANOK: ASSO. CIATION.
NOTICE
de8
DRY VERZENAY MOUSSKUXTN acordance with the Articles of Agree ment, the Directors have declared a Quarts..........817 per Cass of 1 dox. $18
of 2 doz DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Deceme MEYER & Co Agents.
21fe80 ber 1878, of TUIKTY-THREE PER CENT Hongkong, August 21, 1879,
ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, Jayable at our OFFICE on and after the 16th: Instant
DENTAL NOTICE,
B. ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI
During the Summer Months, leaving
Horozore on the 1st of April next, and returning about 1st December.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions,
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents
Hongkong, May 6, 1670,-
on SUNDAY, the 7th Inst., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Bongkong, December 3, 1879.
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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
The Hastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched as above
on SATURDAY, the 13th December, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
·GIB3, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
de13 Hongkong, November 27, 1879,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through. rates for BANKOW and Paris on
the YANGISZE)
The Company's Steamship
"ANORISES"
will be despatched on orabout the 13th Instent.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUFZ CANAL The Company's Steamship
1 PATROCLUB," Capt. M. R. WHITE, will be despatched on or about the 15th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents." Hongkong, December 1, 1879, AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and New Zealand Porta,
A TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI,
The Chartered Steamer ORUSADER"
T. Bowns, Commander, wi'l be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 12th Inat, at 4pm For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co.
delů Hongkong, December 3, 1879.
MAIL.
List." Pablished every Evening.
日三十月十年己
shipping
Steamers.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship'
“KÜECTRA,"
Captain Rome, 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
"PATTERDALE.”
O pt. BENTLEY, will be de spatched for the above Fort 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
"SCINDIA,"
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
"OLENFALLOCH," Captain TAYLOR, will be de spatched on or about the 0th Proximo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship
"GORDON CASTLE,” WARING, Commander, ex-1) pected here on or about the 10th Inst., will have immediate despatch for the above.Port,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship'
"TIBRE,"
Commandant REYNIER, w be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next Freuch Mall from Europe.
G. DE GRAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, December 5, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"ANADYR,"
Comm, DE BOISSEUIL BARON, Will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE GRAMPEAUX, Agent. Rongkong, December 5, 1879
Bailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Bark
"GARTMORN,”
ELLWOOD, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON.' The A 1 British Bark
"CHINAMAN," MACKENZIE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.. Hongkong, December 1, 1879..
"FOR LONDON. The A1 British Ship "PRINCE FREDERICK," CLANUR, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch, ́
For Freight, apply to
VÖGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG,
The A 1 German Bark
PALMA,” RINGB, Master, will load here and at Waamuoa for the above. Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shippin
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The A1 British Bark
"ELIZABETH CHILDS" LINDERAGE, Mastor, will load here for the above Fort, and
will have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG.
The A1 Garman Bark
"AUGUST,
"3
Rus, Master, will load here for the abova Port, and will.
have quick despatch.
For Fright, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 German Bark
"IP IGENIA," GREEN, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELT. & Co.
Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SOHMIDT, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above l'art, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply tr
BUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 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 & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American cho'oner
"R. M. HAYWARD," Doase, Master, will load hers and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, upply se
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 German Birk
"HIERONYMUS," IFLAND, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply su
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879,
FOR LONDON, The 4 1 Danish Bark
FLENSBURG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VUEL & Co. Hongtong, November 10, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The 1.1 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA” CARY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 6, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
The d 1 American Ship
EMERALD ISLE,” STAPLEH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will be despatched on or about 1st Decem bar.
For Freight, 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 cember.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG, The A 1 German Brig * ALIU 15 Captata Bier, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR HAMBURG,
The di German Bark
MAGELLAN,”.
►STERTBEEQ, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & O
Hongkong, November 8, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
CLARO BIBUYAN" Poison, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wil
have quick deapaiph."
For Freight, apply to
· TOGEL & De
Hangkong, November §, 1878,
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