Mails.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1903.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL &ORIENTAL S.S, CO.,
TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
Shipping Steamers,
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
S.S. "HONAM," HÀNH SỐ 3 LỚP ..Captain H, D. Jones.
"POWAN
11
"FATS+LAN,”
"HANKOW."
"KINSHAN"
2338 462,200, ..3.073
G. F. Atirison, X.N.K.
A. W. Lax «n.
C. V. Lhyd. J.J. Lusztus.
Departures from HONGKONG to CARTON daily at about 7 A.M. and to A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at about 6 P.M. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily. (Sunday excepted) at about 8 AM, 2 P.St. and 5.30, P.M.
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., LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE. S.S.HEUNGSHAN,*1,998 tons,...... Capinio W. E. Clarke.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about a M. as per special Schedule. Sunday
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:
Da.. from Macão to Hongkong daily at alfout 7.30 A.M.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
"CITY OF PEKING".
"DOBIC"
"NIPPON MARU
"COPTIC
"AMERICA MARU”' „......
"SIBERIA
"KOREA"
"GAELIC"
"HONGKONG MARU
SATURDAY, zand August, at Noon.. TUESDAY, 1st September, at Noon. TUESDAY, 5th September, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 16th September, at Neon. „SATURDAY, 26th September, at Noon.
SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 13th October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 20th October, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon.
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct, 18th- 28th, 1902; 10 days, 15 hours.
THE PM. Company's Steamship "CITY OF PEKING" will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCU, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAID SEA, YOKO. HAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 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 all 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 and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tarift rate.
Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL. FACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Railways, and fro 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, Diploniatic 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 and 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 Yokohama and other Japan Borts, to San 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 PM, the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; ali Parcel 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 $too. Gold or over) destined to Paints, 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. panica, Queen's Building.
· Hongkong, 15th August, 1903.
E. W. TILDEN, Agent,
Agent
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY.
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
(Callino at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) * EMPRESS" Telo Screw Steamships--6,000 Tous-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS-FROM HONGKONG.
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION);
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA" 6,000 Tons............ WEDNESDAY, 26th August.
WEDNESDAY, 23rd September. WEDNESDAY, 7th October, WEDNESDAY, 21st October. WEDNESDAY, 4th November.
11
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
"TARTAR"
1
4.425
"EMPRESS OF CHINA" 6,000
"ATHENIAN".
1,882
"EMPRESS OF INDIA
6,000
23
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN",
6,000
"TARTAR"
S
4,425
13
H
WEDNESDAY, 18th November. WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 30th December..
HE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the Tamong INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in 12 DAYS, ("TÁRTAR" and "ATHENIAN" 14 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 in 97 Hours. 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 ate given choice of,
Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various paints 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 Chicago World's Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.
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, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
D. E. BROWN, General Agent,
Pedder's Street.
Hongkong, 25th June, 1903.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST:
Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPINHAGEN, LISBON, OFORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GlasGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE; BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).
PROPOSED
STEAMERS.
Hildebrandt.
SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
SITHONIA.................... ?' HAVRE, ANTWERP, and HAMBURG..
(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). KONIGSBERG ... HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG.
Mayer ...zzerii,
ANDALUSIA .......
von Döbren
ABESSINIA...................
Filler
ARABIA........
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Caffing at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HÄVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG) NEW YORK
VIA SUEZ CANAL.
For farther Particulars, apply to
HONGKONG
SAILING DATES.
29th August. Freight.
12th Sept.
Freight and Passengers. Freight 23rd Sept.
7th October. Freight. 20th August, Freight,
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE, Hongxoko OFFICE,
No. 1, Queen's Buildings,
· CANTON-MACAO LINE.
excepted.
S.S. LUNGSHAN,"219 tans,..........Captain T. Hamlin, This steamer leaves Canton 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.M.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
5.5. "NANNING,”
.....569 tons.......Captain R. D. Thomas.
B. Branch.
"SAINAM,..............588
1
One of the above steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 8 A.5., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at about 8 A.M. Round trips Lake 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~
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Mongkong Hotel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
-Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
1357€
Hongkong, 4th August, 1903.
ORIENTAL
Entimations.
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
C. W.
CLARK,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,
EUROPEAN
Between
Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road.
COSTUMES AND
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
BE
WORK GUARANTEED TO
THE BEST IN THE COLONY,
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
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PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
THEY HAVE ARRIVED
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Varieties
HEINZ
Do you know
of good things
for
the table.
that HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are known throughout the world for their delicate aromatic flavor and distinctive virtues?
Hongkong, 29th June, 1903.
THE MUTUAL STORES,
25, Des Voeux lond Central.··
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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAR, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hangkong, 2nd July, 1900.
MANAGER.
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES. Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests.
For Terms, apply to
Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.
THE MANAGER.
(13390
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT,
THE
The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for DR. AUER VON WELSBACH
VIENNA,
Entiinatious.
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
No. 1: DOCK. Length inside, 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft., Water on blacks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 375 ft Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooks, 20.5 ft. Time to out, 2 hours.
pump
THESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Dock- ing and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work, and a large stock of material is always, at hand, "(plates, and anglès all being tested by Lloyds' surveyors).
Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats are available, for taking Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable of lining 35 tons.
Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be guaranteed.
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world.
Telephone: Works, No. 508; General, No. 370. Telegrams, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. I. and A. B. 0. (4th)'
Yokohama, May 11th, 1993.
GO TO THE
KOWLOON
£5736
HOTEL,
FRANK F. JEWELL KOWLOON. J. W. OSBORNE,
Manager.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPUA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HALF-YEARLY HE ORDINARY
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the OFFICES of the Company, Queen's Buildings, Connaught Road, MONDAY, the 24th August, at 12 o'clock, NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 30th June, 1993.
on
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the roth to the 24th August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. L. ROSE,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, 30th July, 1903.
·HUMPHREYS-ESTATE AND FINANCE
-COMPANY, LIMITED,
OTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
NOTIC
of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO. LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 40, Queen's Road Cen- tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of October, 1903, at NOON, when the SUBJOINED RESOLUTIONS will be pro- posed, viz:---
1. That the Capital of the Company "be increased from $1,000,000 (divided "into 100,000 shares of $10 each) to #$1,500,000 (divided into 150,009 shares "of Sto each) by the creation of 50,000 new shares of Sio each to be offered and "if accepted to be allotted to the present "shareholders of the Company at par in "the ratio and proportion of one new "share for every two old shares in the "Company held by the respective share- "bolders thereof, the. amount payable on "each of such new shares respectively to "be paid at such time or times and in such "manner as the Company by its General "Managers may hereafter determine."
2. "That Article Na. 8z of the Articles "of Association of the Company be can- "celled and the following Article subs- "tituted therefor:--
"The remuneration of the General "Managers shall be $4,000 per annunt "(which shall cover office rent but "not salaries of Secretary and other "employees) and a commission of 5 "per cent. of the net profits of the "Company for each year that such "profits amount to 7 per cent. of the "Capital of the Company." Should the above Resolutions be duly passed they will be submitted for confirmation as SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS to a SECOND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEET. ING which will be subsequently convened.
Dated this 24th day of July, 1993.
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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
*, General Managerą,
WANTED.
BRITISH MALE TEACHER for a A Private School in Hongkong.
Apply to
C/o this Paper, Hongkong, 6th August, 1903.
DON'T BE LATE!!!
M.M."
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AMERICAN WATER MELONS ĤA Are now just in season and beat everything in the market. Come quickly or else the
season will be over.
CHING SHAN CHAN,
Central Market.
Co.,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1803.
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.,
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CHINESE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY.
县
IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND-
MANUFACTURERS, A
Topo and 21 CONNAUGHT "HE Company's OFFICES are established. ROAD opposite DOUGLAS PIER
CONNAUGHTBROUSEDkkal Bertin, and, tat Mavistoon, kant
Proprietor.
WNERS of HOUSES situated in the
OWNERS Vision Se city of Victoria and in the Eastern Division of Kowloon, who have not had their Premises LIMEWASHED and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, are reminded that the period during which the work should be FINISHED ends on the 31st. day of AUGUST, 1903, and the Sanitary Board, being convinced of the necessity of cleanliness in its efforts to stamp out Plague, is deter mined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named date.
The Eastern Division of the City lies to the East of Graham Street and Endicott Street. Kowloon...is divided into-Eastern.
and Western Division by Robinson Road and a straight line drawn from the North end thereof through the Yaumati service reservoir to the Northern boundary of Kowloon.
By Order,
G. A. WOODCOCK,
Secretary. Sanitary Board Room,
Hongkong, 12th August, 1903.
SANITARY
NOTICE.
1977€
BOARD.
THE Board having found it necessary to institute summary proceedings against people using CHALK and WATER in lieu of LIME-WASH, Owners of houses are hereby in formed that CHALK and WATER cannot be accepted in lieu of LIME-WASH, but that there is no objection to colouring matter being added to the LIME-WASH. By Order,
G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary,
Sanitary Board Room,
Hongkong, 11th July, 1903.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
جمة
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MID-SUMMER EXCURSION TRIPS TO JAPAN AND BACK.
THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA are prepared during the months of JULY and AUGUST to isste First Class Return Tickets from Hongkong to Yokohama and Back for the Round Fare of Yen 98 payable in Local Currency. Return Tickets are avail- able for return up to the 31st October, 1993
*
Stop-over Privileges allowed at any way port, and between Moji and Kobe passengers have the Option of travelling by the Sanyo Railway.
For Information as to Sailings, Steamers, Se, apply at the Company's Local Offices in 'Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater Road. T. S. TAKAYANAGI,: Acting Manager. Hangkong, 27th July, 1903.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,
LIMITED..
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WING to the Rise in Exchange, the
ONE CENT AND A HALF per Found from the IIth AUGUST.
WM. MCMURRAY,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, roth August, 1903. : [959€
"REDUCTION IN PRICES:
O PRICE of ICE will ba-REDUČED to
HE EXCHANGE having gone up of
THE
late, to give the bereft of the Rise to my Kind Customers and Patrons, 1 have decided to allow on all Cash and Credit Sales a Reduction of 5 per cent on my present Prices, Commencing from the 18: AUGUST, 1993, and will continue to do so until the Exchange shall drop to is. 8d.
H. RUTTONJEE, No. 5. D'Aguilar Street,
or
36 and 36, Elgin Road, Kowl Hongkong, 10th August, 1903.
TSU FAN
DENTIST.
PRICE MODERATE--CONSULTATION, FREE, Next to the Hongkong Dispensary,⠀ 10 50," Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong"-8th November 1907)