POST OFFICE NOTICES.
EASTER HOLIDAYS,
On the Monday, 4th April the General Post Offico will be open for one hour only, .., from 8 a.. til 9. Alloutgoing mails will be closed at 9 n..
The M-ney Order office will be entirely elosed during the holidays.
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Until fanber notice the transmission of correspondence via Dalny and the Trans-Siberian Hallway is discontinued.
The Doric, with the American mail, left Yokohama on Friday, the 25th ult., via Kobo, Nagasaki and Manila, and may be expected here on or about Monday, the 4th inst.
The Anham, with the French onil of 4th ult, leaves Saigon on Friday, the 1st inst, at This packat brings replies to
1 p.m., al may be expected here on Monday, the 4th inst. Pattern despatched from Longkong on 30th January,
Sambao
Naabno...
Macao....
Shanghai.
FOR
MAILS WILL CLOSE
PER
DATE.
Taichun Hoi Fu
Monday,
4th, 9.00 A.M.
Monday,
4th, 9.00 A.M.
Wangchai..... Whampoa
Monday,
4th, 2.00 A.M.
Monday, 4th, 8.00 .M. Tuesday, 5b,
SHANGHAI, NAGABAKI, KORE, YOKOHAMA,"
HONOLULU and SAN FRANCIaco
(Supplementary mail on beard up to the timo fixed for departure of the mall. Extra Postage 10 cents.).....
EVEOPE, &e, India via Taticorin
(Late Lotters 11,00 to 11.30 AM. Extra
Postage 10 cants.)..
(Lottors posted in the Peak Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail.)]
Straits and Rangoon
Singapore, Penang and Calcutta
Manila
Yokohama and Kobe
Iloilo
Swatow and
Manila..
Tientsin
Bonors &o, India via Tuticorin,
(Late Letters 11.00 to 11.30 A.. Extra
Postage 10 cents.)......... (Supplementary tusil on board up to the tima fixed for departure of the mail Extra Postage 10 conta....
(Letters posted in the Peak Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail.)
EUROPE, &c., India via Taticorin
(Late Letters 11.00 to 11.30 A.M. Extra
Postage 10 cents)
China
Armand Behic...
Pundur.
Lightning
Kaifong Artemisia.. Wuchang.... Chilli.... Zafire
Baltaarat:
(Letters posted in the Penk Pillar Boxes in time for the frat clearance will be included in this contract mail)
Hambury
Singapore, Pouang and Bombay
Capri Rabi
Manila
SHANGHAI, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yoronama,] VICTORIA and VANCOUVER (B.C.)........ (Supplementary mail on board up to the time fixed for departure of the mail Extra Postage 10 cents.)
Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Vię-
toria and Vancouver
TO-DAY.
Printed Mattor and Sam- ples.......... 10.00 A.M. Registration.. 19.00 A.M. (Registration, with Inte fee of 10 cents, up to 10,30) A.M. Letters 10.45 A.M. Tuesday, 5th,
Printed Natier and Sam- ples 10.00 .. Registration... 10,00 AM. (Registration, with Inte foo of 10 cents, up to 10.30 ST.)
..10.45 A.M. Letters Wednesday, 6th, 11.00 .. Wednesday, 6th, 2.00 P Wednesday, 6th, 3,00 r.M. Thursday, 7th, 11.00 à‚3⁄4‚ T'kuraday. 7th, 3.00 1.M. Thursday, 7th, 3:00 P.M. Saturday, 9th. 9.00 A.M. Saturday, 9th,
Printed Matter and Sam- ples ......... 10.00 AM. Registration... 10.00 AM, (Registration, with late fea of 10 cents, xp to 10.45 A.M.) Letters
11.00 ..
Wednesday, 13th,
Printed Matter and Sam- ples 10.00 A.M. Registration... 10 00 A.M. (Registration, with lat. fee of 10 conis, up to 10.45 A.M.)
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, 1904.
Letters 11.00 A.M, Wednesday, 13th, 11.00 AM. Saturday, 16th, 9.00 A.M. Wednesday, 20th,
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Ideal Milk
DEAL MILE
PARED WITH GRE
NOT SWED
Enriched
20 per cent. with Cream.
Sterilized-Not Sweetened.
A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk.
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
.Hongkong, 4th April.
WOOVATIONS. $174. bugers.
COMPANY [PAID EN Bank-
Hongkong & Shai... $125
Nat! Bank of Chinai A. Shares B. Shares Foun, Share... Bell's Asbestos E. A... Canton-Hongkong Ice Campbell, Meere & Co. China-Borneo Co, Ld. China Light and
Power Co., Ld.... Chias Prov. L. & M. China Sugar Cigar Companies-
Albamur, Ld.,... hillippine Co.,
Lal. .... tton Mille Lotton
'don £65.
2 $333, buyers £8 $351, buyer.
21 $10.
£ $5, sollera $10-$10, nominal $10 $40, 30lers
BO
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INSURANCES THE BOMBAY FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE undersigned, baring beon appointed THEGENTS the above Company, are preporod to accept RISKS at Current Rates,
HOLLAND.CHINA TRADING CO. Hengkong, 26th November, 1903, 12160 L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Undersigued having bean appoint: 1 $12 $8.19, sales & buy. AGENTS for the above Company are $10 %.
prepared to accept Risks against Fire at current
SIMMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 1st January, 190k. AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN- SURANCE CO.
rates.
$10 8.76.
$100 $113, buyers
$600 5201
$10 $10, bayers
....................................................... T. 50 Th.33, sellers Internacional........
Tis: 75 Ts. 25. Lagu Kung Mow...Tis. 100 Th 32. Boycheos. 500 F. 170. Hongkong............
Dairy Far
Fenwick & Ca., Goo.... Green Island Cement.. Hongkong & C. Gas... Hongkeng Electrio |
B. H. L. Tramways.....
$10 $11, sollers.
$10
$2 $57.
$25 2121.
$25, sales
$10
$140, buyers
$13, sales
$5
$G, sales & buy.
$100
$300.
ik, Steam Water-
10
boat C. I...
$15, sellers
Printed Matter aud Sam
ples
Hougkong kotel
$50
$135, Satos
$20
$220. llars
$50
Empress of India Į
$93, buyers
$50
360
$149, follars
$205,
$60
$ $175, sellera
$83, buyers
ኣረኩ
1966, bales & bay.
40.67)
$50 $285, sales
Athenien
10.00 AM. Hongkong Ice Registration. 10,00 ALH, & K. Whaef & G..... (Registration, with late hongkong Rope..........
fee of 10 cats, up le B. W. Dock 10.45 ..)
......11.00 A.M. Letters Thursday, 27th, 11.00 A.M.
The C.P.R. steamer Athenian arrived at Old Cheltonians Dinner, Hongkong Holel, at 3,30 p.m. on the 30th alt, and left again at 7.45 for 8 p.
TO-MORROW.
Sale Crown Lands, Public Works Depart- ment, 3 p.m.
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
2nd April.
ON LONDON.-
Telographic Transfer
Bank Bills, un demand
19
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight.
..1,9
Bank Bille, of 4 months' sight...1,9%
Crodite, at 4 months' sight.1.9) Documentary Bille, 4 months' sight1/911
ON PARIS---
Bank Bills, on demand
002
Credits, at 4 months' sight..
ON GERMANY.---
Un demand
..1813
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Hills, on demand
..481
redite. 60 days' sight
...44
ON BOMBAY,
elegraphis Transfer
1311
Bauk, on demand...
132
SON CALCUTTA,
Telegraphie Transfer.....
1312
Bank, ou demaxi...
132
ON SHANGHAL--
Bank, st sight
72
Private, 30 days eight......
724
ON YOKOHAMA-On demand
.87
ON MANILA.-On demand ON SINGAPORE demand.
ON BATAVIA,—Un demand
Nominal. 1061
ON HAIPHONG.–Ûn demand
ON SAIGONţu domand
ON BANGKOK-a demand. SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...11.15 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tal
14p.c.pm. 1 p.c.pm. .6:22
359
.951
FAR SILVER, Þér Ó. 2014
Malwa New
UPIUM.
Nominal.
31st March. Quotations are: Allow'cu net. to I catty.
to $920 per pioni ......$940 Malwa Cid :$1000 to $1040 Malwa Older...$1060 to $1100
1
Malwa V. Old..... 8132
to $1160-
lo
10
por chest.
lo
Persion fine quality (880 Parzian extra fine. 3900 Patna Now $1914 to Patna Ol
$13021 to Bentres New Bneres. Old.
to
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIL. The M,M. steamer. Annas left Saigon on the 1st inst, at 1 p.n, for this port.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The 0, & O. steamer Doric left Nagasaki for Manila on Tuesday, the 29th alt., at daylight, dio Manila Saturday daylight.
THE CANARIAN MAIL
The P.M. steamer, Siberia left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, &c., on the 23rd plt. The OP.R. steamer Empress of India loft Vancouver on the 1st ult., p.m., for Hong- kong via the usual ports of call,
MERCHANT STEAMERS.
The C. & M. steaner Zafire loft Mouild ou the lot inst., p., and is due here on the 4th inst., ot daylight,
The N.G.I. steamer Capri left. Singapors for this port on the 29th alt, and may la expooted here on the 4th inst
The H.A.L, steamer Artemisia, from Hata. burg, loft Singapore for this port on the 29th alt, pt., and may be expected here on the 5th inst., at daylight.
The F. & O. steamer Formosa left Singapore for this port on the 30th ult, at 5 p.m.
The J.C.J. Liju steamer Timah left Moji via Amey for this port on the 30th alt., and may be expected here on the 6th inst.
The E. & A. steamer Australian, for Austra Ba, Loft Kobe on the 1st inst. for this port,
The Ben Line steamer Benlauers, from Antwerp end London, left Singapore on the 30th alt for this port.
8.30 p.m. on the 31st alt. for Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at noon on the 4th inst.
The steamer Shimosa left. Singapore for this port via Manila on the 11th alt
The C.N. stearoer Anhui left Port Darwin on the 30th ult. for Manila and Hongkong.
The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s steamer Lyra left Victoria (B.C.) for Yokohama and the usual ports on the 3rd ult
The 0.9.3. & C.M, steamer Pingstay loft Victons (B.C.) on the 24th alt. for Japan and Hongkong.
The CM. steamer Clavering left Astoria on the 13th ult, and is due here on the 12th inst.
The A.A. steaner Claverley, from New York, left Singapore on the 30th alt., p.m., for Manila, and is due here on the 13th insf.
The P. & A. steamer Indravelli left Pertland (Or.) on the 11th ult., and is due to arrive in Hongkong about 13th inst.
The E. & A. steamer Empire left Sydney on the 30th ult. for Queensland ports and Hongkong.
The C.P.R. steamer Tarter loft Vaucourer for Hongkong via the usual parts of call on the 3ist ult.
insurance
Canten.....RADNI
Fin China China Traders' Hongkong Fire North China ... Union.....USAT Yangteza...IMAANLANTE Land and Building--
Hongkong Laud Inv Humphreys E.
Kowloon Land & B West Point Building| Shanghai Land...... Luzen Engar Mining-
Charvonuages Punjom...***
Do. Preferenco.... Kaubs
Now Amey Dock Powell, L Steamship Coys.
China and Manila... Dangiza Staumship- H., Canton and N... Indo-China S. StoTransport and
............
$100
670, sales & buy, i
(8135.
$100 $145, sollers
$10 $10
$3.50, sales & buy. $ausas, sellera
$50 $53, zellere
$80 Tis. 107:
$100 $10, allers Fes.250 $500.
Trading Co......}} · Do, Praferenc
Star Ferry ..............
$111,sellers
$125 sts. 19/10 $7, sellers
SBI $371, sellers $10 $0.
$60
$22, sellers $50 $94, buyerz $15 $264, buyurt`
Alo $90, buyers
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£1 196, Hellers
10, nominal
$10 $31, sales & sellers 65 $184, ales & sel.
$50 $50.
8.C.F, Boyd & Co., Lá Tia. 100 Tis, 142). S. & B. Dyging&C.)
Tebrau 'Planting Co... Cuited Asbestoa... Watkins, Id.....................
STEAMERS PASSED THE CANAL, Mar. IstCaithness, Plitvice. 4th-Hudson, Benlawers, Artemisia, Erundale, Cragoswald. 8th -Formaxá, Jason, Jeserie, Sikh. 11th-Achilles, Arabia, Annam, Louis Trader, Marquis Bacque- Watson & Co., A.S. .....) hem. 15th-Armenia, Glenshiel, Kdvin, Maria, St. Kildu, Meridian, Standard. 18th-Alainous, Alesin, Kintuch, Breizhuel. Voronej,
22nd-
$5 $1, sallore
180, buyera $10 $210, buyers $10 $61, or div. $10 1814,sales & buyers
VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers
CONGRUNU HIGH-LEVEL TRAM.
Hyson, Manila, Oldenburg, Dunnoch, Orange, WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED. Ness, Palermo, Thyra. 25th-Strassburg, Arra- gon, Palma, Solveig. 29th-Aragonic, Benmohr, Macduff, Angus, Radnorsare, C. Ferd. Laeisz, Beydlite, Simoola.
ARRIVALS AT HOME.
1230 4.30. 10
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
......Every 19minates. Mar. 4th-Glenroy, Pyrrhus, Tangleze. 7th-
suara, to 6.30 am...Every 16 minutes. Japan, 8th Glenfory, Georgian Princa. 11th
10 minutes. 5.61a.m. to 3.30 am,...Every 10 15th-Himeria, -Ernest Simons, Sachsen.
20, 11.00 .....Every 15 minutes. Ambria, Prinsesse Marie. 18th-Lowther Castle,
1,M a.m, tó 12,45 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 10 minutes. Syria, Vindobona, Mario Valerie, 22nd -Farra, 1245 . to 1.10 p. Nestor 25th-Gera, Nubis. 29th-Wurzburg Glenlochy, Denbighshire,
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Tritos, from Swatow, Miss Hastings. Per Awangtah, from Shanghai for Hongkong, Mrs. A. Schmidt, Messrs. T. Ellebrook and W. H. BranuaD.
Por latching, from Foochow. &o,, Mrs. A. B Scott, Drs. "Whyte and Alexandor, Messrs. Y. Hayaku, R. Richter, S. P. Hunn, Chas Kit, W. T. Ying and T. Poo, Revs. Mackenzie, Blaikio and G. E. Watson.
Per Pitsanulok, from Bangkok, Mrs. Richard- sou and secretary, and Dr. Ehrlich.
Par Petchaburi, from Kohsichang, Mr. Clarke Per Kaifong, from Manila, Mr. and Mrs. Guerin, Mrs. J. F. Smith, Mra. F. J. Perrine, Mrs. Ralph Page, Capt. J. II. Russell, Misses A. P. Klein, A. B. Pearson, and Lucia Perez,
...Every
15 to 1.40 ..very 16 aninutes, 45 pm to 2.15 p.m....Every 10 minutes. 16 pm to 00 p.m.... Every 15 minutes, 3.80 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. ... 16 minutes, 50).m. to 7.10 p.m....Every 10 minutes, 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm....Every 15 mins.
NIGHT CARS.
9.45 to 11.15 pun., 145 pw. 9.00
+ hour every & Vou
SUNDAYS
800 am to 9.00 a.m....Every 16 minutes. 900am to 933 a.m.....
...Every 30 minutes. 9.30 am to 10.90 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 0.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m....Every 10 minutes.
Yoon to 1.0) p.m....
p....Every 10 minutes.
1.00 pm, to 5.00p.m....Every 15 minutes.. p.m. to 6:00 pm....Every 10 minutes. 1.0pm. to 7.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes
40 pan. to 8.00p.m...Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CAES ac on Week Days. SATURDAYS.
Extr cars at 11.30 pan, and 11.45 p SPECIAL CARS by arrangemant of the Com-
HN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
Musszs. J. M. Edgar, W. Thompscu, B. Flores, R. J. McLaughlin, G. W. Melroy, W. M.pany's Offles, és & Queen's. Read Central. Carruth, C. H. Goddard, Bryan Bradley.
Soth
Cope, J. E. Grifiths, F. Luchsinger, Louis Mo P. Mobley, T. Tollendang, W. Peitersin, E. H.
Call, J.B. Leibson, F. C. Beebee, W. E. Boling, W. T. Page, H. S. Dye, W. S. Bailey, and Col. D. J. Baker.
DEPARTED.
Per Tremont, from Hongkong for Japan and Tacoma Wash, Mr. and Mrs. Allan, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eckloy, Mr. and Mrs. Wong How and three ohildren, Rev. and Mrs. Janeen and child, Mrs. G. E. Jenkins, Mrs. F. Henley, Mrs. MeNeilly, Mrs. G. B. Hart. Mrs. M. Twonaby, Mrs. Stein and two children. Mrs. McKay and children, Mrs. E. M. Liboand and Mrs. Kent, Miss. Lucy P. Nelson, Messrs J. B. Sutter, E. J. Libsud, B. Viegelmann, J. D. Gillilar, M. Bartsch, F. W. Stein, 0. D. Miller, B. J. Dlokie, B. W. Turner, M. M. Goldsmith, S. A, Cobean Manuela Infanta, F. W. Rose, C. H. Hope, L. B. Cocke, F. Lewis, Chas Wax, and R. B. Sherman servent, Captain D. H. Ward and J. F. McCann,
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General ManagĦTE. Fongkong 14th January, 1904, EUINART PERE & FILS, REIMS
Established 1719, CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND SHIPPERS.
Ship only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Green Seal)
LAUTS, WEGENER & CC4
Solo Agents,
Hongkong, 19th May, 1902
CALL FLAG E.
150
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL.
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HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO &
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD, AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
8.S."HONAM," 2,363 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas.
8.8. POWAN," 2,338 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, E.N.E. 6.S.FATSHAN," 2,260 toas, Captain W. A. Valentino. S.S. HANKOW," 3,073 tons. Captain C. V. Lloyd.
KINSHAN," 2,860 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.
8.S.
Departures from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8 a.m. (Sunday excepted), 5.30 p.m., and:9 p.m. (Saturday exoptel).
Departures from Canten to Hongkong daily at 8 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. (Sonday excopted)
These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin Accommodation.
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LF.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
B.S. "HEUNGSHAN," 1,998 tons, Captain H. D. Jones. Departures from Hongkong to Macan on week days at about 2 p.m. During the summer months the time of leaving actuates to suit the tide at Macao. For forther particulars see special time table. Departures on Sundays at 1280 pan.
Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 7.30 a.m.
CANTON-MACÃO LINE.
8.8. "LUNGSHAN" 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin.
This Steamer leaves Caution for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about. 7.30 a.m. and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7.30 a.. JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD, THE CHINA NAVIGATION CÓ., ¡LD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD.
·
CANTON WUCHOW LINE.
S.S. "SAINAM," 588 tons, Captain B. Branch,
S.S. "NANNING," 569 tona, Captain C. Butobart.
One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wachow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 a.m., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at about 8am. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the
THE Undersigned, having been appointed HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD..
AGENTS for the abore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE
at Current Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 2lat April, 1897
P
199
HENIK FIRE OFFIC the
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Agents for the Phoenix Fire Oes Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
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THE WESTERN ASSURANCE, COMd-
PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA.
INCORPORATED 1851.
Cash Security
Total Losses Paid
...£625,719
...26,769,210
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
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18, Bank Baildings, Queen's Road Central (opposite the Hongkong Botel);
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES
HAIG & HAIG, LD., DISTILLERS SINCE 1679.
3 Star: SPECIAL-The finest of all "Peg" WHISKIES at...
...$13.0 ...$22.00.
5 Star, LIQUEUR-Exquisite, best in the World for Club or Private use at...
Stop drinking rank, Smoky Stuff, because "it comes through the SODA." Try HAIG & HAIG'S WHISKIES, puro, mellow matured, non-smoky, delicate flavour Once tried, pletorred to all others. Sole Agents for Hongkong:
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.
3249
HOTELS
THOMAS' HOTEL.
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, most contrally situated. Well Furnished and Airy WM, MEYERINK & CO
Bedrooms. 194 Hongkong, 18th May, 1903.
Monthly Boarders accommodated on vary NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO moderata tarms,
FIRE and LIFE.
ESTABLISHED 1836.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept First Class Foreign tad Chineas RISKS against FIRE at Carrant Rates.
Also to accept proposals for LIFE ASSUR- ANCE. Frospectuses on application.
TURNER & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 23rd September, 1903,
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF TORONTO AND LONDON. INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.
MARINE BRANCH.
[207
HE undersigned having been appointed THE
AGENTS for the above are prepared to accept risks at current rates.
For Particulara, apply to-
THE MANAGER. Hongkong, 4th January, 1904. HOTEL INTERNACIONAL
[112
THE MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL in Mano. Beautifully situated in Prayn Grande Lext to Government House,
Telegraphic Address: "Internacional."
Apply to-
THEE MANAGER 41 Haugkong, 4th October, 1962.
KOWLOON HOTEL.
THIS Hotel is situated in a quiet lopality,
away from the din and disturbance of the City, and, surrounded by a delightful garden, it is an ideal place of residence. The building atands on an eminence, giving a magnificent view of the Harbour and the City ef Victoria. It is within easy access of the Kowloon ALEX, ROSS & CO. wharves, where the principal mail steamers Hongkong, 19th March. 1904
[784 disembark passengers, and from which thero is
a regular ferry service to Hongkong.
Bowling Alleys and Billiards, The Cuisine is excellent.
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
TOTAL FUNDS AT 21ST DECEMBER, 1902 £16,378,771.
L AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,006 0 0 SOB ORIBED CAPITAL.... 2,750,000 0 0 PAID-UP CAPITAL .................. 687,500 00: II. FIRS FUNDS.....
2,887,215 11.10.
The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company; are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents.
(188 Hongkong, 19th June, 1903.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
THE Business of AH MEN and HING
CARRIED ON from the 17th inst. at No. 8 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, opposite to the Connaught House Hotel.
Hongkong, 5th January, 1904,
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LEADS IN OUTPUT AND
QUALITY
This Bear is brewed of best Baazer Hops and AMOY ENGINEERING CO., LD., AMOY Anest Bailey Malt only, and warranted not to
contain Chemicals in any form.
The Beer is sterilised after being bottled, and full mature age insures its fine condition in any climate. Beautifully bright, soductively sperk ling, and perfectly pure.
DEPAIR WORK to Steamers and Launches. Castings in Brass and Iren Mader
charges. Work solicited.
J. D. EDWARDS, 7 Manager. Amoy, 3rd December, 1908.
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F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,
Sole Agents. Hongkong, 25th July 1903,
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JAS. W. OSBORNE,
Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1903.
HONGKONG
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AISMARCK & CO.,
Nary
Contractors, Ship Chandlers, Provision and Coal Murchante, Buil rakers, &c. Fresh Water supplied to
Vessels in the Harbour
EVONG BANG & CO.,
Shipchaudlers, Sailmakers, Provisioners,
MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI.
...
CODE WORD: "DOCK," NAGASAKI.
| A.1, A B.C., £cotts and Engineering Codes: Used.
A
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523 feet. 513
DOCK No. 1 (at TATEGAMI.)); Extreme Length... Length on Blocks Width of Entrance on Top
89 Width of Entrance ou Boftom... 77 Watéron Blocke at Spring Tide 261
DOCK No. 2 at MUKAIJIMA.) Extreme Length......
371 feat
Length on Blocke
350 Ja
Width of Entrance on Top
66
Width of Entrance on Bottom,... Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
53 22
PATENT SLIP (at KOSUCE). Can tako vessels up to 1,000 tons grow.
TME WORKS are well equipped with the LATEST IMPROVEMENTS and car execute any kind of work in SHIPBUILD- ING and MARINE ENGINEERING as well. as in REPAIRING of SHIPS.
The COMPANY has a SALVAGE STEAMER, 712 TONS G308S, FITTED with POWERFUL SALVAGE PLANT 1677 READY at SHORT NOTICE.
CARTRIDGES.
IMPORTED EVERY MONTE, THERE:.
FORE ALWAYS FRESH
LEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE SPORTING and KTNOCK'S CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12.16, and 20 BORE.. and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in all Hines, Nos. 10 to 8880. AIR GUNS and. AMMUNITION in Varioiy.
WM. SCHMIDT & CO.*****
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Hongkong, 28th November, 1902
JOHNSTONES
NAPIER
SQUARE
BOTTLE WHISKY.
NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S
SKIPPERS
SQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
CUTLER PALMER & CO, LONDON.
Coal Merchants, Hardware, Engineurs LANE,
Tools, Brass and fron Morahunts,
AGENES CRAWFORD &
HONGKONG.
00.
144, Des Voeux Bos.
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