Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 1902.
S. MAIL LINES.
PACIFIC MAIL 6.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO., TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND BUROPE;
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
'CHINA."--
"DORIC "
** NIPPON MAKU
"PERU".....
*COFTIC "
* AMERICA MARU"
THURSDAY, 14th August, at Nood, FRIDAY, 22nd August, at Noon. ....SATURDAY; 30th August, at Noon. ....TUESDAY, 9th September, at Noon. ................................... TUESDAY, 16th September, at Noon.,
WEDNESDAY, 24th Sept, at Noon.
TH
THE P. M. Company's Steamship "CHINA," will be despatched for SAN FRAN- CISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the 14th instant, al Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point
en route.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by ali trans-Atlantic' lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland Rail Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN
WAY; also the CANADIAN FACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of 24 in addition to the
regular tariff rate.
Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chicago.to destination the choice of direct lines.
Special rates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan.
TO UNITED STATES und CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first class only) are confined and will apply only to Missionaries, Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan,
Return Passage-Reduction will be made to passengers who do not hold return tickets, making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Honolulu or beyond, within twelve months.
"Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohania and other Japan Ports, to Sao Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P., the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; all Párcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
Consular invoices to accompany each shipment of Cargo or parcel (valued at $100. Gold or over) destined to Points, beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Companies' Office addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or parcel (each shipment) when the value is less than Sroo. U.S. Gold
".
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com panies, Queen's Building.
1902
Hongkong, 6th August, 1902.
'J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent...
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY,
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY,
1902·
Intimations.
RANK HOLIDAY.;
N accordance with Government Notification. Accomandat instant, the tender meinasied BANKS will be" CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, TO-MORROW, the-gth inatanti SINNEPEAN
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA ANd China,
T.G. COCHRANE, Acting Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK
ING CORPORATION, A
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED,
E. W. ORMISTON, Acting Manager, Hongkong." For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
GASTON MAYER, Acting Manager.
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
GARY No. 468,"
Tale of Crown Land by Public Auction, HEfollowing Particulars and Conditions of
to be held at the Offices of the Public Works Department, on
MONDAY, the 11th day of August, 1903, at 3 2.5., are published for general information.
By Command,
FVH. MAY, Colonial Secretary,
*[814d
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 24th July, 19oz.,
Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 11th day of August, 1902, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administer- ing the Government, of One Lot of CROWN LÄND, at Peak Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years, with the
Hotels.
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
-PLUNKET 8 Gap, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel 56.
For Terms, &o, apply to the s
Hongkong, and July, 1900.
MANAGER.
GO TO THE
KOWLOON
J. H. DOWNS Manager.
HOTEL,
KOWLOON JW. OSBORNE,
Proprietor.
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD.
For the YOKOHAMA STEGIE BANK, LIMITED, option the swatoa of Rs The most comfortable family Hotel in Hongkong.
TARO HOUSUMI,
Manager.
For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,
E. W. RUTTER, Manager.
For the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK,
H. SCHOTTLAENDER, Manager.
For the Russo-CHINESE BANK,
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager. For the GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW
YORK,
N. G. EVANS,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 8th August, 1902.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
OTICE is hereby
18200
NTARY HALF YEARLY MEETING
of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 16th August, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with & Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1902.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 24th July, 1902.
[778d
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION. OTICE is hereby given that the REGIS- TERS of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 2nd, to the 16th day of August next, (both Days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 24th July, 1902,
17798
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOĄ DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
N°
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDers. HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING SHAREHOLDERS Will be held in the OFFICES of the Company, Queen's Buildings, Connaught Road, MONDAY, the 18th August, at 11.15 A.M for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1902,
on
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 4th, to the '18th
August, both Days inclusive:
[7934
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GEO. A. CALDWELL, : Acting Secretary. Hongkong. 29th July, 1902 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
fixed by the Surveyor His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.
No. of Sale
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary Measurements.
LOCALITY.
3.
*
**
Peak Road
PUBLIC
19.
ft.
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Square feet
Annual Rest.
Upset Price.
$55.352 34
AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions. froin the Registrar, Supreme Court, to Sell by PUBLIC-AUCTION,
ов
WEDNESDAY, the 13th August, 1902, at Noon, on BOARD,
the River Steamer "BAKAN MARU,” now lying of Wanchai.
For Particulars, apply to S. W, TSO, Esq., Solicitor, or to the Auctioneers.
A Steam Launcle will leave Blake Pier, to convey intending Purchasers, at 11.30 MM).
TERMSAs Usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers, Hongkong, 7th August, 1902. [83zd
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION..
HE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION
on
WEDNESDAY, the 13th August, 1902, at 3 P.M.,
on board, H.M. Unprotected. Composite Gun Vessel "SWIFT,"
Extreme length...
breadth
180 feet.
adi. 29 feet: Displacement ..................756 tons..
EXCELLENT CUISINE, LOFTY ROOMS, CENTRALLY SITUATED,
|_ CIVILITY AND ATTENTION.
TERMS MODERATE
Hongkong, 24th May, 1902.
Apply t
A SILVA, Manager.
[13390
BOA VISTA,"
(HOTEL SANITARIUM OF SOUTH CHINA)*
MACAO.
THE most select Hotel in the Far East, beautifully situated, over-looking the sea, und
affords comfortable accommodation for travellers. The strictest supervision as to food and cleanliness is exercised by a European Manager.
Telegraphic Address: “BOA VISTA.”
57d)
Intimations.
V.BREWER
NEWEST BOOKS
Co.
Statesman's Year Book, 19025 825 Her Royal Highness Woman, by Ma
Colonial Office List 1902 Brassey's Naval Annual, 1912 Life of Napoleon, by Rose, 2 vols. ............. Diet in relation to Age and Activity, by
Dr. Thompson
Navy and Army, Vol. 13. Academy Pictures, 1902. Between Ourselves, by Max O'Reil
Hongkong, 23rd July, 1902,
8.25 O'Rell
12.00
things a Woman Wants to Know, by 8,00 Isobel ........SHEMMIN The Real Siberia, by Eoster Fraser... 190 Ping Pong; The Game and how to play 32.50 mit G
(2:50
80
Ban
550 Manual of Photography, by Ilford. 275 Chambers 20th Century, Dictionary
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT
Copper Sheathed with Engines by Rennie, THE Two Cylindrical Tubular Boilers, and Three Wooden Masts;
As she now lica in the Harbour of Hongkong. The Anchors, Mooring Gear, Boats and 'Boats' Gear will not be sold. .....
A list of fittings to be sold with the ship may be seen at the Offices of the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yard, and the Auctioneers; also on board...
The Vessel will be open to inspection for seven days before date of sale.
Inspecting orders can be obtained from the Auctioneers.
Contine o consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for
Dr. AUER VON WELSBACH Co., VIENNA
INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT
GAS LIGHT
ARE SELLING THE ONLY GENUINE MANTLES. The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece,
BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS
KRUSE & Co.,
TERMS: Cash before delivery, 25% of the 9540]. purchase money to be paid on fall of the ham
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA NOTICE is hereby given that the EXTRA- mer, balance and the clearance to be effected
AND THE UNITED STATES.
(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) Twin Screw Steamships-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED. SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA....Comdr. O. P. Marshall, R. N. R.WEDNESDAY, 27th Aug.
TARTAR
......Comdr. E, Beetham, R.N.R...WEDNESDAY, roth Sept. EMPRESS OF JAPAN...Cîïdr, H. Pybus, R.N.R.................WEDNESDAY, 24th Sept. ATHENIAN.... ...................Comdr. H. Mowatt..... „WEDNESDAY, 8th Oct.
· EMPRESS OF CHINA.....Comdr. R. Archibald, R.N.R.WEDNESDAY, 22nd Oct. THE magnificent Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (H.C.) in 12 DAYS, saving THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of
Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
SPECIAL RATES: (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.
The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's
through which the Railway passes.
Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY
THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated
by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.
For further information, Maps, Guide-Books, Rates of Passage, &c., apply to
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Hongkong, 6th August, 1902,
Pedder's Street.
La
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST,
(Taking Cargo at through Rutes to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTerdam, CopenhaAGEN, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE : BLACK SRA and BALTIC, PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS),
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,
PORN (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. STRÅMERS DESTINATIONS,
AMBRIA Ehle
C FERD LA
Fuchs KONIGSBERG
BAMBERG
FRE
SIEV
Behrens
SAILING DATES.
MARSEILLES, HAVRE & HAMBURG S
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANO). HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) 400- HAVRE and HAMBURG."
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), KATHAVRE and HAMBURG,
(Cailing at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).. HAVRE and HAMBURG.
8th
Joth
14th Aug.: Freight.
Aug.
Freight. Freight and Sept.
Passengers 24th Sept. Freight.
8th Oct.
Freight,
22nd Oct. Freight
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE
* HONGKONG OBSZAR CA en's Buildings,
(Calling at SINGAPORE and Penang).- HAVRE and HAMBURG,
} {Calling at Singapore and COLOMBO) ||
For further Particular, apply to the A
3th August 14011
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING called for MONDAY,.18th August, has been' POSTPONED until further Notice
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GEO. A. CALDWELL,
Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 5th August, 1903,
[824d HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 10%, or $1.50 per Share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders held This Day, will be PAYABLE at THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHai Banking CORPORATION on and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th August, 1902.
Shareholders are requested to apply to the Office of the Company for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
'T. ARNOLD,
Hongkong, 5th August, 1902.
QUEEN MINES, LIMITED.
Secretary,
[8rgd
given that an EXTRA-
NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, 38 and 40, Qucen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, and August, 1902, at 11.45 AM, when the Subjoined Resolution, which was passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on Tuesday, 5th August, goz, will be submitted for confirmation as a SPECIAL RESOLUTION, namely:-
"That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that ARTHUR RYLANDS Lowe, of Victoria, in the Colony, of Hongkong, Chartered Accountant, be, and he is hereby appointed, Liquidator for the purpose of auch winding up." Let
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 7th August, 1902,
OLIVERS FREEHOLD MINES,
LIMITED..
18140
OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA
·
within seven days after date of sale.
A Launch will leave Murray Wharf at 2 P.M. and 2.45 P.8. on day of sale to convey intend ing Purchasers.
HUGHES & HOUGH, ·
Government Auctioneers.
N.B. The Admiralty do not guarantee that the above-named vessel is fit for further sea: service,
Hongkong, 2nd August, 1902.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions. to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
SATURDAY, the 16th August, 1902, at 2.30 P.M.,
on
at their (unless previously disposed of by Private Sale), SALES ROOMS, No. 20, Des Voeux Road,
The following VALUABLE LEASEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, slituate Tat MOUNT GOUGH, in the PEAK DISTRICT, Hongkong, viz.:
All that Piece or Parcel of Ground situate, lying and being at MOUNT GOUGH in the. Colony of Hongkong abutting on the North: side thereof partly on Government, Ground
aty on Rural Building Lot No. 2 and partly
- Telegraphic Address%2
MARINEWORK, Hozakora
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
Code Usodi
A Taad ABC, 4th: Trditions
E. C. WILKS & Co.,
MARINE ENGINEERS, SHIP CONTRACTORS AND SURVEYORS
Collisions and Damages Surveyed for Insurance Companies; Ships Iesigns.
Specifications Prepared.
Office: 9, Queen's Road Central
Hongkong, 8th November, 1901
PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC. THE Only to HEMORRHAGEPERMANENT CURE for
SPRUE, DYSENTRY, DIARRHEA, HEMORRHAGE and ULCERATION
of the BOWELS
Recommended by some of the Chief Specialists of the Medical Profession. Sold retail by all Chemists and Wholesale
12th October, 1891
THE PETER SYS COMPANY,
(Proprietors and Sole Manufa
9 Old China Str
Shanghai
WING CHEONG.
Lot & and ensuring thercon atogether DEALERS IN JEWELLERY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, JADESTONEWARE,
on the Remaining Portion of Rural Building 561 feet, on the South side thereof on Govern ment Ground and measuring thereon 630 feet, on. the East, side thereof on Government Ground and measuring thereon 320 feet, and on the West side thereof on the Remaining Portion of Rural Lot No. 1, and measuring thereon altogether 355 feet which said piece or parcel of ground contains in the whole 187,440 squate feet and is intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section A of Rural Building Lot No. together with messuage, erections and buildings thereon known as "BROCKHURST,"
Term of Crown Lease 75 years. "Apportioned Annual Crown Rent, $4400,
Information as to the Upset Price and the Conditions of layment can be obtained from the Auctioneers.
The Vendor does not reserve the right of bidding at the saleg
NURDINARY GENERAL MEETING. For further Particulars and Conditions of
of the above Company will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, 18 and 40, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, 22nd August, 1908, at NOON, when the Subjoined · Resolution, which was passed at an Extraordinary General' Meeting of the Company held on Tuesday, th August, 1903, will be submitted for confirmation. as a SPECIAL RESOLUTION, namely -
That the Company be wound up volontarily, and that ARTHUR RYLANDS. Lows, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Chartered Accountant, be,
and he is hereby appointed, Liquidator, for the purpose of such winding upo
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Manage Hongkong, 7th August
Sale, apply to DENNYS and BOWLEY, Solici tors, Supreme Court House, or to
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 7th August, 1902
ONE
For Sale.
FOR SALE
NE BROADWOOD PIANO.
Apply at
1833d
ROOM NO. 146; Hongkong:
Hongkong, 7th August, 1902,
CURIOS SILKS, CARVED IVORYWARE AND CRASSCLOTHS,
GENERAL EXPORTERS.
Door: Hongkong, zoth November 1901
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