THE
CHINA
With which is imåorporated The
Established
Fèbruary, 1848.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shippiar List."
VOL. XXXV. No. 5135. 就二十月二十年九十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
Bank
LONDON :-F. AzĦAR, 11 & 12, Clements CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS-
TRALIA, AND CHINA.. Luns, Lombard Street, Ed. Gronex STATET & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Oirons, E.C. BATH, HINDY & Co., 4, Old Feory, R.C. SAMUEL DEACO & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE BOSKY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIN, 183, Nor-
sau Street.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
CAPITAL,, RESERVE FUND,....
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1879:
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
£800.000. TAVE Just RECEIVED their Usual ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, Comprising :--- £160,000.
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. | LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING JEWELRY BOXES and SCENT CA-
BINETS.
Bankers. THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE CITY BANK.
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG
PRINCESS STATIONERY CABINETS. VELVET WORK BAGS.
WORK BOXES in Leather and Fancy
Woods. CARD TRAYS and SCRAP BOOKS.
STATUETTES.
TEALAND GUANI GOTOR, MT grauts Drafts on London and the VELVET PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES.
bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Parts generally:—Buaw & BLACK, San Fran-
$1400.
SINGAPORE AND STRAITS:-SAYLE & Coy Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEF & Co., Manila.
CHINA:-Macao, Mespre A. A. DE MELLO
& Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Co. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow, HIDen & Co. Shanghai, LANR, ÓRAWFoan & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, Chaw- roud & Co.
Banks.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. Resavs Fund.....1,400,000 Dollars.
COVET OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. Foxozs, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. W, KESWICK, E.R. BELILION, Esq. WILHELM RAINERS, H. L. DALRYMPLE,
Esq.
H. HOPFIUS, Esq.
A. MOIVER, Esq.
Esq.
F. D. SASBOON, Esq. W. S. YOUNG, Eng
CHIEF MANAGER.
Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shangbal,......... Ewan CAMERON, Esq. 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 bilance.
For Fixed Deposits-
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.
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4 per cent. 17
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5 per cent.. 15
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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,
Offlaen 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 CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.
Chlef Commercial places in Europe and the Eastbuys 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 cont. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS
For 3 months, 8 per cent. per annum.
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4 per cent.
5 per cent.
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CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA, (Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
Tallowed on FIKAD DEPOSITS
HE following Rates of Interest are
For 12 months, 5 per cent. per annGI.
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4 per cent,, 2 per cent.
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H. H. NELSON, Manager.
Hongkong, May 81, 1879.
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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 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 JULES MICHELET,
THE BIRD WORLD.
THE EPIC OF HADES,
A Large Assortment of Nowest 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. 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, Mc., &c., &c. PAINT BOXES.
ATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, CHRISTMAS CAKES and PLUM PUD-
LIMITED,
Registered in London under the Companies' Act of 1862, on 23rd Ma. :h, 1866.
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Established in Calcutta 29th September, 1863.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL. PAID UP CAPITAL...... RESERVE FUND
DINGS.
FRENCH PLUMS, BLOOM MUSOA-
TELS.
Crystallized CHOCOLATE BONBONS. CHOCOLATE in Pretty Boxes, for Pro
sents.
FRENCH BONBONS. DRAGEES. £933,000, FRUITS in Noyesu. JUJUBES. £465,250. SMYRNA FIGS. BRAZIL NUTS.
£20,000. BARCELONA ALMONDS.
READ OFFICE:-39A, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON, EC.
LONDON BANKERS:- NATIONAL FROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND,
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
All descriptions of Banking and Exchange buainaas transacted.
INTEREST allowed on CORRENT ACCOUNTS at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the dally balances; and on FIXED DEPOSITE according to arrangement-the maximum rate being 5 per cent. per annum.
R. H. SANDEMAN,
Manager. Hongkong, November 1, 1879.
Entertainment.
THEATRE
LANE Hongkong, December 2, 1879.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE! THE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 23rd Deo, at Noon, at his Auction
Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf,
2 balea PILOT-CLOTH.
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, &o., &c. CRAWFORD & CO.
1 case Union Check Flannels Tweeds, Doeskins, Trowserings, Coat- ings, Blue and Black Serge, Fancy Fan- nel, Scarlet and Pink Flannel, White ROYAL,Flannel, etc.
8 doz. Cardigan Jackets, assorted sizes
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR and qualities.
DRAMATIC CLUB will perform
SHERIDAN'S COMEDI "SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"
AT THE
CITY HALL THEATRE, On the EVENING of MONDAY, the 29TH INSTANT.
.
Admission (by Tickets only), $2. Places CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UF£3,200,000. RESERVE FUND..................* £800,000, ay be secured at Mesers LANE, CRAWFORD
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUB BERGERE,- PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES att LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO,
HONGKONG, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,
LYONS, CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, Foooпow,
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 transacta 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.
White and Fancy Colored Bed Quilts.
1 case Huckaback Towels,
100 doz White Cotton Socks,
intimations.
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REGATTA AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
undermentioned Banka will close THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 25th and 26th instant, and THURSDAY the lat January, being public holidays. For the Oriental Bank Corporation,"
GEO. O, SCOTT, Manager, For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
1. H. NELSON, Manager. Chartered Bank of India, Aus
For the
tralia and China,"
E. G, MOBERLY, Acting Manager, For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,”. E. SCHWEBLIN, Aoting Agent. For the "Hongliong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,"
Published every Evening.
日十初月一十年你已
shipplax
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYD. NEY AND MELBOURNE.
(Calling off the usual Coast Ports, and taking through Cargo and Passengers for New Zealand.)
The Eastern and Australian Mail Stoom Co.'s Steamer
"SOMERSET?
will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th Inst, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1879
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
*CHURRUCA,” Captain A BAROA, shortly ex- pected, will have immediate
despatch for the above Port.
For Freight/or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkon, December 18, 1879.
FOR MANILA (DIR ̈CT),, The Steamship
ROMULUS,"
Capt. WATT, will have imme- diato despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, December 18, 1879, -
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE & LONDON VIA
CANAL,
The Steamship
“MERIONĒTHSHIRE," RICKARD, Commauder, ez- pected hero in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
flongkong, December 13, 1879,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Company's Steamship
“ÂNTENOK"
will be despatched on about the 22nd Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1879,
FOR NEW YORK.
-The Steamship
"BENGLOE,"
or
due here immediately, will have
room for a limited
amount of Cargo.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Bougkong, December 17, 1879..
·CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
The Steamship
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T. JACKSON, Chief Manager, FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL For the National Bank of India, L❜ted.," R. H. SANDEMAN, Manager.
10 barrels American Prime Mess Hongkong, Det. 19, 1879.
Beef,
5 barrels American Prime Mess
Pork.
1 case Bacon in sides.
5 cases Prime York Hams,
50 cases French Cognac Brandy.
IL Whisky, Old Tom, Sherry, Port, Beer, Porter, etc., etc.
Morton's Assorted Stores.
50 drums Hubbuck's Pale Boiled Lin-
52 drums Best English Paints, assort- ed colors.
&Co.'s at Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 24th -IDetant. -
Hongkong, December 18, 1879.
de30 seed Oil,
THE HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY will perform SORCERER"
"THE
AT THE CITY HALL THEATRE, On THURSDAY, the 8th January, at 9 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased and places secured at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on and after SATURDAY, the 3rd Proximo.
W. WHEELER,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
Intimations.
ENDERS will RECEIVED at
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ONE CASE FANCY CRYSTAL GOODS, comprising:-Letter Weights, Inkstands, Clocks, Ornaments, etc., etc.
Kerosine Hanging and Hall Lamps, etc., etc.
50 boxes Candles.
10 cases Borden's Milk. And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERMS. Cash on delivery,
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, Dec. 22, 1879.
Intimations.
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HONGKONG, PUBLIC SCHOOL.
HE
E above SOHOOL will be Opened in ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE on MONDAY, JANUARY 5th
Hours (for the present) 9 AM to 1 P.M. Fes, $3 per month, payable in advance. Applications for Admission should be BURDON,
DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE-OFFICE up to Noon, on the 24th mad, pile once to the Right Rev. Bishop RATES
POSITS.
At. 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.
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Instant, for Building QUARTERS for a STOREMAN at the Kowloon Naval Yard, in accordance with Plan, Specification and Conditions to be seen on Application to the Undersigned.
The lowest or any Tender will not neces
WILLIAM HYNES,
Current Accounts kept on Terms which sarily be accepted.
may be learnt on application,
GEO. O. 800TT,
deting Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1870.
Naval Store Office,
By Order of the Committee,
A.. LISTER, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
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DENTAL NOTION.
For Naval Storekeeper Dready to RECEIVE PATIENTS.
B. ROGERS has returned and is now
Royal Naval Yard, Hongkong, 17th Dec., 1879.
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No. 7, ARBUTHnot Bead.
Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS,
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NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, December 20, 1879.
Shipping
Steamers.
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AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Australasian and Now
·Zvalud Ports,
TASMANIA, NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI
The Chartered Steamer
"CRUSADER,"
T. ROWIN, Commander, will be despatched as above on or about the 24th Instant, instead of as previously notified.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1879.
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SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
BRECONSHIRE," STURROCK, Commander, ex. pected hers on or about the 26th Inst, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, December 19, 1679,
FLEURS CASTLE,” Kimber, 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, December 11, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
*«TANAIS,"
Command. DE LA MARCELLE, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agents. Hongkong, December 17, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"PEIRO," Commandant Pasqualini, -will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, Desember 17, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON, The 4 1 British Bark
** WINLOW," BARKER, Master, will load here for the above: Port, and
will have quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, December 18, 1879,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipplus. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 British Bark
"GARTMORN," ELLWOOD, Master, will load hero 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 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 Bark
"ELIZABETH CHILDS,” LINDBERGA, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VONEL & Co. Hongkong, Dacombor 4, 1879.
FOR HAMBURO.
The A1 German Bark
**PALMA,"
BINOE, Master, will load here and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
YOOKL & Co. Alongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR LONDON,
The 41 British Ship
"PRINCE FREDERICK,” CLAGUE, Master, will load here for the above. Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOORL & Co...
Hongkong, December J, 1879.
FOR HAMBURG.
The A 1 German Bark-
"AUGUST,"
Rus, Master, will load herS for the above Port, and will
have quick despateli.
For Fright, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, December 1, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A 1 German Bark
**IPIG ENIA," GALEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELT, & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Schooner
"R. M. HAYWARD,” DOANE, Malur, will lead bers and at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick dear stob.
For Freight, apply in
RUSSELL & Co. Bongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A.1 German Bark
“HIERONYMUS" IPLAND, Master, will load bera aud at Whampoa for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.__.
For Froight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, November 20, 1879.
FOR LONDON.
The A 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 11 British Bark
"QUEEN OF INDIA” CARY, Mastor, 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 A 1 American Ship
"CITY OF BOSTON," CROSBY, Master, will load hare for the above Port, and will be despatched on or about 20th De. cerüber.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. 'Hongkong, November 3, 1879.
FOR LONDON,
The A1 British Bark
*CLARO BABUTAN,” POLSON, Mastor, will load hara, for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1879,
FOR SALE
TULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in Qasrts and Pints. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Cɑ Hongkong, May 26, 1879,
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