THE
CHINA
Dstablished February, 1848,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mãil and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 5125. 數十月二十年九十七百八千一亵 HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1879,
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-FALGAR, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STEIKT & Co., 30, Cörnhill,· Gonnou & GOTOR, Ladgate Oirous, E. C. BATES, MENDY & Co., & Old Jewry, B.C. SAMUEL DELOOT & Co., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Strest.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE BOBNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
jay Street..
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mal- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
Cisco.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SATLE & Co Square, Singapore. C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Macao, Mears A. A. DE MELLO
& Co.
Satow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLA & Co. Foochow, Hasi & Co. Shanghai.
LANK, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kazzy & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,1,400,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. Forses, Esq." Deputy Chairman--Hop. W, KxWICK,
E. R, BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERA,
H. L. DALRYMPLE,
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H. HOFTIUS, Esq.
A. MoÏVER, Esq.
Εια.
F. D. SAB8OON, Esq. W. 8. YOUNG, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEE,
Hongkong,......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
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banks.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUB. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
CAPITAL,- RESERVE FUND,..........
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
£800,000, | TTAVE Just RECEIVED their Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND ...£150,000.
NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising:-¿- GLOVE and BANDKERCHIEF BOXES. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT CA- CASES.
BINETS.
Bankers.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange BusineBB,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POBITS.
On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent, per annum on the daily balancs,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
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For 3 months, 3 per cent. per ADDUM.
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4 per cent.
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5 per cent.
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CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
BE following Rates of Interest are
allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS
For 12 months, fi per cont. per annum.
4 per cent, 2 per cent,
F1
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H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 31, 1879.
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PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS.
WORK BOXES in Leather, and Fancy
Woods. CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS. VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. STATUETTES.
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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 BOOK S, Comprising:
PICTURE GALLEY OF MODERN ART.
SWITZERLAND ILLUSTRATED.
WOODLAND ROMANCE. THE BIRD, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC OF RADES.
A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and GIRLS.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.
Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.
DOLLS 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:--
HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.
INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB ORACKERS.
BELLES of the SEASON, &c., &c., &o.
PAINT BOXES.
`ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD-
LIMITED.
Registered in London under the Companies' Act of 1882, on 23rd March, 1866."
Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.. PAID-UP CAPITAL... RESERVE FUND........
Shanghal,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANEZER-London-and-County |***
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
ON Current Deposit Account at the rate
of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.
For Fixed Deposits :-
f
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
4 per cent
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5 per cent.
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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.)
DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL
by 180
CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£3,200,000. REBBETE FUND.....
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£800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERE,
PARIS,
LONDON,
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
BOURBON, BAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, Покодова,,
HANKOW,
LYONS,
CALCUTTA,
NANTER, SHANGHAI, FOOOHOW.
LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained on application, grante 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.) PAID UP CAPITAL .................................. ....£1,500,000.
ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-
POSETS.
RATES
At 5.months' notice 3% per Annum,
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DINGS.
FRENCH PLUMS. BLOOM MUSCA-
TELS. Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre-
sents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. „£933,000. | FRUITS in Noyenu. „JUJUBES. ...£466,250. | SMYRNA FIGŠ. BRAZIL NUTS.
£20,000, | BARCELONA ALMONDS.
HEAD OFFICE:-39A, THREADNEEDLE
STREET, LONDON, E.Ç.
LONDON BANKERS;- NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTLAND.
All descriptions of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CDARENT ACCOUNTS
at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITS according to arrangement-the maximum rate 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. F. J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER 15-CHIEF.
ROYAL ITALIAN
COMPANY.
LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
For Sale.
NOW READY.
PRICE, $1.50,
"COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW,”
By E. H. PARKER.
Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Rengkong, and at the
China Mail Office.
Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
JULES
FOR SALE.
TULES MÜMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, In Quarta and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
OPERAHE Undersigned has received in
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structions from H. M. Naval STORE
As the Company take their departure for KEEFER to sell by Public Auction, on Shanghai by the Messageries. Maritimes
MONDAY,
| GALANTINES of GAME.
RUSSIA OX TONGUES. Spiced OX TONGUES. MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and
ORNAMENTS.
CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinner
SHERRY. CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &c., &o, CRAWFORD & CO.
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8. S. Anadyr (probably on Friday), Signor Cauty has to announce that "Il Barbière" the 15th December, 1879, at Noon, at will be given on WEDNESDAY, and "La Traviata" on THURSDAY.
THIS EVENING,prising:
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10th, 1879, BENEFIT of Signor BERGAMASCHI, Rossini's Favourite Opera "Il Barbiere di Seviglia."
TO-MORROW EVENING, THURSDAY, December 11th, 1879. BENEFIT of Signor CAGLI, Verdi's Popular Opera "La Traviata."
Tickets can be obtained at Messrs KELLY and WALSH's.
Hongkong, December 10, 1879, de 12
FANCY BAZAAR.
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THE French BISTERS of OHARITY respectfully invite all their Friends to visit the Bazaar on behalf of the CHERE ORPHANS UNDER THEIR CARE. The Inay. guration will take place at the FRENCH CONTENT, QUEEN'S ROAD, Wanchi, on | SATURDAY,' the_18th Instay at 8 p.m.,
and will Close on TUESDAY Evening.
Hongkong, December 9, 1879. del3
FOR SALE. MHÉOPHILE ROEDERER & CA' CHAMPAGNE, attarded the
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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,
GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION. DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX; Quarts...817 per Case of 1 dor Hate.....
of 2 do MEYER & Co., Agents Flongkong, August 21, 1870, 1800 211680
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H. M. Naval Yard,- OLD SUNDRY Condemned Naval, Victualling and Medical STORES, com- Old Iron, Steel Files, Hoses, Boats, Lignum Vite, Glass, Knives, Imple ments.
&c.,
dra..
&o. TERMS OF SALE.-As customary. J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, Dec. 9, 1879.
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Intimations.
DENTAL NOTICE.
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R ROGERS has returned and is now ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS, — No. 7, ABEUTHNOT ROAD,
Hongkong, December 8, 1879, HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM-
· PANY, LIMITED.
HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company Twill be ULOSED from the 20th Inst. until the 3rd Prozimo, both days included.
A. NEWTON, Manager.
Hongkong, December 4, 1879.
Shipping. Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,"
Capt. Young, will be de- spatched for the above Porta THURSDAY, the 11th Inst, at Day- light, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1879, dell
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. +
The Eastern and Australian Mall Steam Co.'s Steamer
"BOWEN"
'will be despatched as above
on SATURDAY, the 13th December, at Nooo.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, November 27, 1879. de18
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"MORAY,"
M. J. BOTOHER, Commander, above Ports on TUESDAY Next, the 16th will be despatched for the
Instant, at 8 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1879, de16
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship “ARRATOON APOAR;" Captain A. B. MACTAVISE, will be despatobed for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 18th Inst., at 8 o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 9, 1879, de18 AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through
rates for all Australasian and Now Zealand Porta; ja8 | TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI
The Chartered Steamer
**ORUSADER,"
TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., ÄGENTE. FOR SALE, Large and Small ODAL
Apply at the OFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL OVER, East Point,
THOS. G. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,
T. Rowis, Commander, will be despatched as above on
or about the 24th Instant, instead of sa previously notified..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879,
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日七十月十年已
shipping
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamehip
"PATROCLUS," Capt. M. R. WHITE, will be
despatched on or about the loth instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
* BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agents. Hongkong, December 1, 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 Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 20, 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.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY, (Tuking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Ports an the YANGTSZE.)
The Company's Steamship
"ANORISES"
will be despatched on or about the 12th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 4, 1859.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI
The Steamship
"GORDON CASTLE," WARING, Commander, ex- 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.,
Agente. Hongkong, December 2, 1879,
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE,"
Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Earope,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Hongkong, December 5, 1879.
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NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
• MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"ANADYR," Comm. De BoxSSEUIL BARON, will Poe despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 5, 1879.
Sailing Vessela.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 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 41 British Bark
"CHINAMAN,"
MACKENZIE,-Master, will load bere 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 A 1 British Ship "PRINCE FREDERICK," CLAGUE, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1870.
FOR HAMBURG.
The 4 1 German Bark
"PALMA," BINGE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
COOHL & Co Hongkong, Formber 1, 1879.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipptes. Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Bark
ELIZABETH CHILDS," LINDBERGH, Master, will load hero for the above Port, and
will have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co., Hongkong, Decembor 4, 1879.
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 & Co.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The
German Bark IP HIGENIA," GREEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSWT, & Co.
Longkang, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 German Bark
"OBERON,"
SCHMIDE, Master, will load
ok here and at Whampoa for the above l'ort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply **
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 British Ship
"ENDYMION,” BIGUARDS IN Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner R. M. HAYWARD," DOANE, Muster, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Boogkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 German Bark
"HIERONYMUS," IPLAND, Master, will load hore 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 A1 Danish Bark
**FLENSBORG," JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick deep tab. For Freight, apply to
Balys
V 'GEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 10, 1879,
FOR LONDON.
The I British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA,” CARY, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 6, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK,
The American Ship.
EMERALD ISLE," STAPLES, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 1st Decem
ber.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A1 American Ship
"QITY OF BOSTON," OROSBY, Master, will load her for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De- cember.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & O3, Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG. The 4 1 German Brig "ALIDA," Captain BIET, 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 41 German Bark
"MAGELLAN" STERNBERO, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Bark
*CLARO BABUYAN," POLSON, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch, and
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & CO
Hongkong, November 2, 1870,
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