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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1840,

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.

VOL. XXXV, No. 5127. 號二十月二十年九十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

Banks,

LONDON:-F. Argan, 8, Clements Zune, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS.

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Lombard Street, Giorge STREET: &- Co., 30, Cornhill, Gondor & Garon, Ludgate Cir, B. C. Bazze, HANDY & Co., 4, Old Jetory, B.O. SAMUEL Dracom & Co., 150 & 184, Leadenhali

Strast,

PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSHY,

19, Rus Monsieur, Parii, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIRD, 188, Nat-

tsu Street. AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTUx, Mel- bourns and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generallyBRA & BLADE, San Fran

cisco. SINGAPORE : AND` STRAITS;-BAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINDZEN & Co., Manila,

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

& Co. Bratavo, - CAMFBALL & Co. Amoy, WILBOX, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochos, Hadan & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kay & WiLan, Yokohama, Lane, CrAW- FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,..............5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVA FUND......................1,400,000 Dollars.

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

Esq.

H. Horpius, Esq.

A. MOIVER, Esq.

Esq.

TRALIA, AND CHINA.

CAPITAL, RESERVE FUND,.....

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1879.

For Sale.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

£800.000.AVE Just RECEIVED the Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND

NEW YEAR" PRESENTS, .£150,000, ] LL

Comprising:- GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BONES. ¿ 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 THE

grants Drafte on London and the Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bille Banking and Exchange Business. of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of

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Rates of INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-

FOSITS.

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

ON FIXED DEPOSITS,

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.

4.per cont, 6 per cent.

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CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA,

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

Tallowed on FIXED DEF08113,

THE following Rates of Interest are

For 12 months, 5 per cent, per annum.

4 per cent.

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2 per cent,

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H. H. NELSON, Manager.

Hongkong, May 81, 1879.

F. D. SABADON, Esq. N

W. 8. YOUNG, Esq.

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

MANAGER.

Shangbai..........EWEN CAMERON, EAQ. LONDON BANKERS-London and County

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Bank.

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

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

For Fixed Deposita :-

$

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,

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5 per cent. "

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED..

Credits granted on approved Securitles, 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.

No. 1, Queen's Road East Hongkong, August 18, 1879.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

Oficer of the Corporation,

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)

by the INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,

CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP...£3,200,000. REBERYR FUND........

£800,000,

HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGKRE, PARIS!

AGENCIES and BRANCHES atz

LONDON, BOURBON,

SAN FRANCISCO

MARSEILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG,

LYONS, NANTES,

CALOUTTA, HANKOW, SHANGHAI, FoooNOW,

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.)

PAID-UF CAPITAL.......... ....£1,500,000.

ATES or INTEREST ALLOWED OF DE-

POSITS.

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At 9 months' notice 3% per annum.

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ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA,

LIMITED,

Registered in London under the Companies Act of 1882, on 23rd March, 1866.

Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.

PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS. WORK BOXES in Leather and Fancy

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

LAES and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING

WGS

Handang Presentation INKSTANDS. CIGAR CIGARETTE CASES. HandsomPainted FLOWER VASES. NOVERS in Electro-plated Ware,

Butable 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, DY JULES MICHELET.

THE BIRD WORLD.

THE EPIC OF HADES.

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

CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, the Latest Novelties.

Elegantly Dressed FRENCH DOLLS.

DELLE 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.

日九十月十年己

shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship

"KWANGTUNG,”

Captain ABBOTT, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 16th Instant, at Day light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1879,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUFZ CANAL The Company's Steamship

**PATROCLUS,'

Capt. M, R. Waite, will be despatched on or about the 18th Instant. 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 bo despatched on or about the 22nd Instant,

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1879.

THE PRESENT SEASON'S NOVELTIES in COSAQUES, Comprising:- FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL,

HELEN'S BABIES' CRACKERS, PICTORIAL.

INCOGNITA, COMICAL and CLUB CRACKERS.

BELLES of the SEASON, &c., &c., &o,

PAINT BOXES.

CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD.

DINGS.

FRENCH PLUMS, BLOOM MUSCA.

TELS. Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Protty Boxes, for Pre-

sents,

FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. FRUITS in Noycau. JUJUBES, A SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL........ £933,000. | SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS. PAID-UP CAPITAL... ....£466,250. | BARCELONA ALMONDS. RESERVE FUND.....

£20,000,

HEAD OFFICE:-39A, 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 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..

FANCY BAZAAR.

THE French SISTERS of CHARITY

respectfully lovito all their Friends to visit the Bazaar on behalf of the CHINESE ORPHANS UNDER THEIR UARE. The loan- guration will take place at the FRENCH CONTENT, QUEEN'S ROAD, Wanchi, on SATURDAY, the 13th Inst., at 8 pm and will Close on TUESDAY Evening.

Hongkong, December 9, 1879. de13

KO SING THEATRE.

LANE, Hongkong, December 2, 1879.-

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

stractions from H. M. Naval STORE- THE Undersigned has received in-

KEEPEN to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

| GALANTINES of GAME.

RUSSIA OX TONGUES. Spiced OX T NGUES. MINCEMEAT. STILTON CHEESE. Presentation BOXES of BONBONS.. The NEW OPERA GLASSES. CHRISTMAS TREE, CANDLES and

ORNAMENTS.

After Dinner.

CHOICE OLD PORT

SHERRY. CHAMPAGNES, LIQUEURS, &c. &o. CRAWFORD & CO.

the 15th December, 1879, at Noon, aton

H. M. Naval Yard,-

OLD SUNDRY Condemned Naval, Victualling and Medical STORES, com- prising

Old Iron, Steel Files, Hoses, Boats, Lignum Vitae, Glass, Knives, Imple- ments,

kc.

&c.,

ko.. TERMS OF SALE-Aa customary. J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, Dec. 9, 1879.

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Intimations. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

YOMMENCING on SATURDAY, the Inst, the NIGHT BOAT will

leave CANTON for HONGKONG on SATUR.

AN Interesting and Stith PROMANCE DAYS, Instest of SUNDAYS, at 5 p.m.

played by Chinese Actor

8 A ET SA I

of the

YUNG

Po TEE I CLASS

will be Held in Ko SHING THEATRE, NO. 119, QUEEN'S ROAD, West Point, TO-MORROW EVENING, 13th inst., commencing at 9 o'clock. GREAT TREAT IN STORE,

Do NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT.. This Actor's PERFORMANCES in San Fran. cisco, California, were unrivalled in success.

Admittance, First-class, One Dollar,

KO SING TREATRE, No. 119, Queen's Food, West Point. Hongkong, December 12, 1879. de19.

INAUGURAL CONCERT,

NEW TEMPERANCE HALL.

Under the Patronage of His Excellency the GOVERNOR

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 Accounts kept on Terms, which ance of the Institution. may be learnt on spplication.

GEO, O. SCOTT,

Acting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, ........

Hongkong, September 4, 1879.

Progr mmes will be issued. Tickets-Price $1may be had from Meners LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., who will also receive donations to the funds of the Hall

Hongkong, December 10, 1870.

By Order,

P. A. DA COSTA,

Secretary. Hongkong, December 11, 1879.

DENTAL NOTICE.

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R. ROGERS has returned and is now

Dready to RECEIVE PATIENTS.-

No. 7, ARBUTHnot Road,

Hongkong, December 8, 1879.

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR AMOY & TAMSUL.

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The Steamship

"HAILOONG," Captain GooDE, will be de- SATURDAY, the 13th lastant, at Day- spatobed for the above Porte

light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

de 19 Mongkong, December 10, 1879.

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

"BOWEN "

will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 13th December, at NGOD.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agente.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

"MORAY,"

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

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1879. de10

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

"ARRATOON, APOAR,” Captain B. MAUTAY188, will be despatched for the Porta on TUESDAY, the 18th Inst., at 8 o'clock p.m.

TAKASIMA COLLIERY, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., AGENTS.

OR SALE, Large and Small COAL.abora

Apply at the UFFICES, No. 7, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL; or, tọ

FOR

THOS. G. GLOVER, East Point. Hongkong, December 1, 1879, jal

EUNG OHUN CHONG-I was a

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 9, 1879.

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Steward on board the Frincess Char- AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA-

Lotts nearly 15 Years. The Dr. (BENNETT) bad shown me to make MILK PUNCH WISH, and 1 have followed doing the same and used Superior Materials or Staff which is made by Dr. Bennett, which may be drank at any time without pernicious effect. Now

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TION COMPANY.

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,

The Steamship

"SCINDIA,"

Captain WINDHAM, shortly due, will have quick de. spatch for the above Port.

For Fraight or Passage, 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 Froximo,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 1879,

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

"ANCRISES"

will be despatched on or about the 12th Instant.

For freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 4, 1879,

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAT.

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.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSEE)

The Company's Steamship

*TEUJER."

Cpt. R. T. POWER, will be despatched on or about the 19th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, December 11, 1879.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NEW YORK. FIA SUEZ CANAL

The Steamship ·

"FLEURS CASTLE,” KIDDER, Commander, ex- #pected here in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the above Port,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, Desember 11, 1879.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 British Bark

"GARTMORN," Hawood, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the For Freight, apply to

I wish to be established on shore-No. 62 Taking Cargo and Passengers at throng above Port, and will have quick despatch,

WELLINGTON STREET,

QUAN CHEONG. Hongkong, December 2, 1879.

·HONGKONG, AND CHINA GAS COM-

PANY, LIMITED.

rates for all Australasian and New Zealand Ports,

jaz TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI,

The Chartered Steamer

“CRUSADER,"

THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from the 20th Inst. until the 3rd Frozima, both days included.

A NEWTON, Manager.

€19 Hongkong, December 4, 1879,

Jas

Ho

T. Rowis, Commander, wil be despatched as above on

or about the 24th Instant, instead of 'ko previously notified.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879,

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

FOR LONDON,

The d 1 British Bark

"CHINAMAN,

MACKENZIE, Master, will load here an athampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch."

For Freight, apply to

FORTS. ON Hongkong, December 1, 1579.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON,

The A1 British Bark

** ELIZABETH CHILDS" LINDBERGH, Master, will load there for the above Port, and. will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

- VOGEL & Co Hongkong, December 4, 1879.

FOR HAMBURA,

The A 1 Gorman Bark

"PALMA,"

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

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Uo, Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

FOR LONDON.

The A 1 British Ship

*PRINCE FREDERICK,” CLAGUE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, Desember 1, 1879, .

FOR. HAMBURG.

The A1 German Bark

"AUGUST,"

Rús. Maater, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Fright, apply to

VOGEL & Co,

Flongkong, December 1, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 German Bark

"IPIGENIA," #Games, Master, will load bere for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELT. & Co.

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 baye quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 4 1 American Schooner “R. -A HAYWARD," DOANE, Master, will lead here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Fraight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK;

The A 1 German Bark

**HIERONYMUS," IPLAND, Master, will load here and at Whampos 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 hera for the above Port, and

will have quick despatob. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Rongkong, November 10, 1879,

FOR LONDON. The 11 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 AI American Ship

"EMERALD ISLE," STAPLES, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, ard will be despatched on or about 1st Decem

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879,

FOR NEW YORK

The A. 1 American Ship

ber.

"DITY OF BOSTON," CROSBY, Master, will load We here for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th, De cember.

For Freight, apply to `i

VOGEL & Co..

Hongkong, November 3, 1979.

FOR HAMBURG. The 41 German Bark-

MAGELLAN," STERNBERG, Master, will lord. here for the above Port, and

will bave quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, November 3, 1879.

FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark

"OLARO BABUYAN," Potsas, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

(VOGEL & Coj

Hongkong, November 8, 1874,