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THE

CHINA

1848, Established February,

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

一十月二十年九十七百八十一英

VOL. XXXV. No. 5126,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F, Atoar, B, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. ConGE STREET &! Co., 30, Cornhill. Gondor & GоTCH, Ludgate Oiraus, E. C. BATIS, HENDY & Co, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street.

· PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,

19, Rus Monsieur, Paris. NEW YORK:~~ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-

sau Birast,

Banks.

CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS- TRALIA, AND CHINA.

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

..£160,000.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1879.

For Sale.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

£800.000. HAVE Just RECEIVED their Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND

NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising:- GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF 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.

AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG ZRALAND:-GORDON & GOTCH, Megranta Drafts on London and the bourne and Sydney.

Chief Commercial places in Europe and the BAN FRANCISCO and American Forts East; buys and receives for collection Bills generally-Ban & BLACK, Ban Fron of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of

Banking and Exchange Business,

ciaco. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. Hosszas & Co., Manila.

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

& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & GO. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Shanghai. Foochow Hen & Co.. LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Katy & Wizen. Fokohama, Laxx, Craw- FORD & Co.

Banks.

-HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

FAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERTA FUND,1,400,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W. KESWICK, E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS,

H. L. DALRYMPLE,

Esq.

H. HOPPIUS, Esq.

A. MOIVER, Esq.

Esq.

F. D. Sassoon, Esq, W. S. YOUNG, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong.......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghat...EWEK CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,-London and County

ON

Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

For Fixed Depoalts:-

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

4 per cent,

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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,

Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exobange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Ceramercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Ameries, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East,

Hongkong, August 16, 1879.

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COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848)

ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL

R CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1882.

CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP.........£3,200,000, RESERVE FOND.................. £800,000,

HEAD OFFICE—14, RUE BERGERE, PARIS.

AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, BAN FRANCISCO, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HOFGRONG, LYONS, CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, FOODHOW.

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, Manager, Shanghai,

Hongkong, May 20, 1879.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

£1,500,000.

PAID-UP CAPITAL

ATES OF INTEREST-ÅLLOWED ON DE-

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POSTAS.

At 5 months' notlos 3% per annum.

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RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON Dɛ.

POSITA.

On CURRENT ACCOUNTS, 2 per cent. per annum on the dally balance.

OF FIXED DEPOSITS.

For 8 months, 3 per cent, per annum,

4 per cont. 5 per cent.

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UHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.

· (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Tallowed on FIXED DEPOSITS :-- THE following Rates of Interest are

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For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent, 2 per cent.

H. H. NELSON, Manager.

Hongkong, May 81, 1879.

ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA,

LIMITED.

Registered in Lendon under the Companies' Aat of 1862, on 23rd March, 1866.

Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, PAID-UP CAPITAL..... RESERVE FUND...................

£933,000. .£405,260. £20,000.

HEAD OFFICE-39, 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 ACCOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cont. 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,

OITY FALL.

Under the Distinguished Patronage of H. F. J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,

ROYAL ITALIAN

J

OPERA

THIS EVENING, THUESDAY, 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 11, 1879. de12

FANCY BAZAAR.

THE French SISTERS

PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. Į VELVET WORK BAGS.

WORK BOXES in Leather and Fanoy

Woods, CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS, VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. STATUETTES,

LANIES 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 ROMANDE. THE BIRD, BY JULES MICHELET,

THE INSECT, BY JULES MICHELET.

THE BIRD WORLD.

THE EPIC OF HADES.

A Large Assortment of Newest GIFT BOOKS for Boys and GraLS.

CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.

Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.

Delis' PORTMANTEAUX, completely fitted.

SWIMMING and WASHING DOLLS.

MECHANICAL TOYS, in Groat 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 CRACKERS.

---BELLES of the SEASON, &c., &or, de.

PAINT BOXES,

CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD- | GALANTINES of GAME.

DINGS:

RUSSIA OX TONGUES. FRENCH PLUMS, BLOOM MUSCA-Spiced OX TONGUES.

TELS.

Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pre-

sants.

FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGÉES. FRUITS in Noyean. JUJUBES, SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. BARCELONA ALMONDS.

LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.

For Sale.

NOW READY.

PRICE, $1.50.

"COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW,”

UY E. H. PAKKER,

MINCEMEAT, STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS. The NEW OPERA GLASSES.

日八十月十年已

shipping

Steamers.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUFZ CANAL, The Company's Steamship

"PATROULUS,” Capt, M. R. WHITE, will be

despatched on or about the 18th fustant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship

"ANTENOR"

will be despatched on or about the 22nd Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 10, 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 FTA 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 FĨA AMOY.

CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through

ORNAMENTS.

CHOICE OLD PORT. After Dinner

SHERRY.

CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &0., &o: CRAWFORD & Co.

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Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Longkong, and at the China Mail Office.

Hongkong, December 6, 1879.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have just

Received, Specially for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,

A few LADIES' and GENTLEMEN's Japanese DRESSING GOWNS, Very Richly Embroidered. Hongkong, December 10, 1879,

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

FOR SALE.

THEOPHILE ROEDERER & Co.'s

atcarded the GOLD MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION, DRY VERZENAY MOUSSEUX:

817 per Case of 1 doz, .$18

of 2 doz, MEYER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, August 21, 1879. 21fe80

Quarts..... Finte..

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

Tre petals of CHARITY THE Undersigned has received in-

This time II. M. Naval STORE- KEEPER to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR AMOY & TAMSUL

The Steamship

“HAILOONG,"

Captain GOODE, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 13th lustant, at Day light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

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FOR PORT DARWIN, JOOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

The Lastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN"

will be despatched as above!

on SATURDAY, the 13th December, at Noon,

For Freight or Passago, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

de19 Hongkong, November 27, 1879. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship.

"MORAY"

M. J. BUTORER, Commander, will be despatched for the above Parts on TUESDAY Next, the 18th Instant, at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1879. de16

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

"ARRATOÔN APOAR,” Captain A. B. Maoravisa, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 16th Inst.,

to visit the Bazaar on behalf of the CHINESE ORPHANS UNDER THEİB CABE, The Inau. guration will take place at the FRENCH CONVENT, QUEEN'S ROAD, Wanchi, on SATURDA, the 13th Inst., at 8 p.m., the 15th December, 1879, at Noon, at at 3 o'clock pim. and will Close on TUESDAY Evening. Hongkong, December 9, 1879.

INAUGURAL CONCERT,

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NEW TEMPERANCE HALL. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the GOVERNOR.

A

Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT

will be given in the NEW TEMPERANCE HALL Fletcher's Buildings, Queen's Road, on THURSDAY,

18TH DECEMBER, AT 8.30 P.M The proceeds to be devoted to the Fin Current Accounta kept on Terms which ance of the Institution. may be learnt on application.

Programmes will be issued. Ticketa-Price 81-may be bad from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., who will also receive donations to the funds of the Ball,

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GEO. O, SCOTT,

Acting Manager."

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, September 4, 1879,

Hongkong, Desember 10, 18:9,

H. M. Naval Yard,-- OLD SUNDRY Condemned Naval, Victualling and Medical STORES, com. prising →

Old Iron, Steel Files, Hoses, Boats, Liganm Vite, Glass, Knives, Imple ments.

So,

dio. TERMS OF SALE—As customary. J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, Dea. 9, 1879.

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM. PANY, LIMITED,

TH

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

de16 Hongkong, December 9, 1879. AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY,

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, -SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through zatea for all Australasian and Now"

Zealand Ports,

TARMANTA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI

The Chartered Steamer

***ORUSADER,"

T. Rowis, Commander, will be despatched as above on THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company

will be OLOSED from the 20th Inator about the 24th Instaut, instead of As until the 3rd Proximo, both days included. previously notified,

For Freight or Passage, spply to A. NEWTON,

alanayer.

GEO. B. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879, Hongkong, December 4, 1878.

Tates for HANKOW and Ports on

the YANGTSZE.)

The Company's Steamship

**ÂNÕHISES"

will be despatched on or about the 12th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenta.

Hongkong, December 4, 1879,

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAL

The Steamship

**GORDON CASTLE” WARING, Commander, ex- pected here on or about the 10th Inst., will have Immediate despatch for the above Port.

kkkket

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

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The Company's Steamship

"TIBRE," Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, December 5, 1879,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

FANADYR,” Comm.DE BOISSEUIL BARON, will The despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 5, 1879.

Sailing Vessels,

FOR NEW YORK,

The A1 British Bark

"GARTMORN," ELLWOOD, Mastar, 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 BarkTM

"OJINAMAN," MAOKErste, Master, will load here 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,"

•CLAGUE, Master, will load here for the above. Port, and will

have qulok despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879,

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Bark

ELIZABETH CHILDS," LINDBERGH, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1879.

FOR HAMBURG,

The 41 German Bark

"PALMA,"

BINGE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOORL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

FOR HAMBURG.

The A 1 German Bark

"AUGUST,”

Ris, 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 A 1 German Bark

**IP HIGENI A,” · GREEN, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RITSSELT. & Oo. Hongkong, November 20, 1879..

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 German Bark

"OBERON,"

SCHMIDT, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Froight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Schooner "R. M. HAYWARD," DOANE, Maater, will load bers and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply se

RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, November 20, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK,

The A 1 German Bark

"HIERONYMUS,”

IPLAND, Master, will load here SAS 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 á 1 Danish Bark

FLENSBORG,” JACOBSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

V GEL & Co. Hongkong, November 10, 1879,

FOR LONDON. The 1 British Bark

"QUEEN OF INDIA” CARY, Manter, 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 A1 American Ship-

** EMERALD ISĈER 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 ▲ 1-American Ship

"CITY OF BOSTON,” CROSBY, Maiter, v load hore 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 AI German Bark

MAGELLAN,” STZENBERO, Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatok. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, November 3, 1878

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark

"CLARO BABUYAN,” Poison, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGKL & C Hongkong, November 8, 1879,

DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. ROGERS has returned and is now

ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS, No 7, ABBUTENOT ROAD.

Hongkang, Desember 6, 1870,