Jitals.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1903.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL &SORIENTAL S.S.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
TAKING CARGAND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:
PROPOSED, SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
"BORIC"
"NIPPON MARU'
"SIBERIA"
**COPTIC "
"AMERICA KANU
"KOREA"
**GAELIC
"HONGKONG MARU'
"CHINA"
L
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.
2,363 tons, ....Captain HD. Jones
POWAN," .........2,338
S.S.HONAM,"
門
11
"FATS FAN,"
13
* HAN KOM
........2,250 3.73
"KINDA AN,”............1,800
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON day excepted) and at about 6 P.M. (Saturday excepted)
G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.
A. Xn.
A. A
id.
Job a must
übání 7 am and 10 4,M. (Sunday
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily. (Sunday excepted) at 'about & A.M., 2PM. 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 Saluoh and Cabin accommodation.
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
S.S. HEUNGSHAN," 1,998 tons,......Captais W. E. Clarke. X100, Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about 1.51, as per special Schedule,? Sunday
from Macao to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 A.BL.
3 excepted.
Noon.
hon.
TUESDAY, 1st September, at „TUESDAY, 8th September, at 7 WEDNESDAY, 16th Septemb „SATURDAY, 26th September, SATURDAY, 3rd October, at N, „TUESDAY, 15th October, at Nöqi,
TUESDAY, 20th October, at Ngon. WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon. ¡FRIDAY, 6th November, at Nogo,
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 12,000 to Oct. 18th- 28th, 1901; 10 days, 15 hours;
THE O. & 0. Company's Steamship "DORIC" will be despatched for SAN TRANCISCO, SHANGHAI NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SYOKO HAMA and HONOLULU on TUESDAY, the 1st September, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any poiat en route.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steanters, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of Overland Rail Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRA PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PAC FIC RAIL: WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in adition to the regular tariff rate.
Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States lave between SAN FRANCISCO JR CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other din connecting Railways, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.
Special rates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Mission, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Sice Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governinents) China and Japan.
TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first has only) are confined and will apply only to Missionartes, Members of the Naval and Milary Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japa
Return Passage-Reduction will be made to passengers who do not hold turn tickets. making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Honolulu or beyond within twelve months.
Through Bilts of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Ininad Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to parts in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M. 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 cach 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 valle is less than $100. U.S. Gold..
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, dpply to the Agency, of the Com panies, Queen's Building.
Hongkong, 22nd August, 1903-
E. W. TILDEN, 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.
(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tens-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Kadis.
PROPOSED, SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
. (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),
R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN”..... 6,000 Tons........
"TARTAR"
"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000
STARTED 4.425 13
ATHENIAN .................
EMPRESS OF INDIA"
3,882
6,000
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN”..... 6,000 "TARTAR"
H
4.425
Do.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
5.S. LUNGSHAN," ......219 fons,.... Captain T. Halic. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 A.M.; and leaves Macau for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about
7.30 A.M.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. AND MACAU STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
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5.S. "NANNING 569 tous..........Captain R.-D. Thomas.
SAINAM,.............. 588
B. Branch. One of the above steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 8 A.M., and the other leaves Wasnow for Cimon on the same days at about 8 A.M. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels, have Superior Catin accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity..
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the--
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HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queer's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hotel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
1357€
Hongkong, 4th August, 1973.
ORIENTAL
£utimations.
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND
COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
C. W
Between Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road.
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET, EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER,
CLARK,
COSTUMES AND'
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE. THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
96.40] PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED,
THEY HAVE ARRIVED
57
Varieties
HEINZ
WEDNESDAY, 23rd September. WEDNESDAY, 7th October. WEDNESDAY, 21st October. WEDNESDAY, 4th November.
Do you know
WEDNESDAY, 18th November. WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 30th December.
THE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the THE
famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.G) iu_12_DAYS, ("TÁRTAK" and "ATHENIAÑ” 14 DAYS,) saving THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection al 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 al 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 ta months.
SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval Military, Diplomatic and Oivil Services, and to European Officials in the Sarvice of China and Japan Governments.
The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none is 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 farther information, Maps, Guide Books, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
Hongkong, 25th June, 1993.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Street.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.. OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST,
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Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, Amsterdam, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDOŇ, LIVERPOOL, ĠLASGOW, Trieste, Genoa, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE; BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, VA
SAILING DATES.
von Délireh............... ABESSINIAdg
HONGKONG.
STEAMERS.—
A DESTINATIONS. SITHONIA................. HAVRE, ANTWERP, and HAMBURG. { Hildebrandt.de). (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO)! KÖNIGSBERG, HAVRE, BREMEN and „HAMBURG.
Mayer
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), ANDALUSIA
HAVRE and HAMBURG (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).
HAVRE, and' HAMBURG. ^. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), TAHĀVRESand: HAMBURG. · (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) HAVRE and HAMBURG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG) For further Particulars, apply to
Filler uten BRISGAVIA
Schülke M SAXONIA .....
Brehmer
Hongkong, aand August, 1909.
| 29th August. { Freight.
13th Sept.
Freight and
23rd Sept Freight
of good things
for
the table.
That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are entirely different from other Pickles. That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are not only safe to eat freely in the tropics but
they assist digestion and stimulate the appetite.
That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are the ideal pickles for the tropics. That you can buy HEINZ SWEET PICKLES from your grocer or from—.
THE MUTUAL STORES and ANGLO-AMERICAN STORES.
Hongkong, 26th August, 1903,
[$53€
Intimations.
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside. 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time tó pump out, 4 hours.
DOCK:
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft bottom 45.8 ft. Wator on blocks, 28,5ft, Time" to pump out, 3 hours.
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 angles 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 lifting 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 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. 506; General, No. 376. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. I., and A. B. O. (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
GO TO THE
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KOWLOON HOTEL
FRANK F. JEWELL,
Manager.
KOWLOON.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
THE
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HALF-YEARLY
J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS THE DIVIDEND of 12% per Share for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1903, will be held at the COMPANY'S HOTEL, on declared at Monday's Ordinary Half Yearly MONDAY, the 7th September, 1903, at Noon, | Mesting, will be PAYABLE at the Fremises; for the purpose of receiving a Statement of of Tire HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING. Accounts of the Company to the 30th June, | CORPORATION, on and after TUESDAY, the 1903, with the Report of the Directors, and to | 25th August, and Shareholders are requested discuss any matter that may be competently to apply for DIVIDEND WARRANTS at brought before the Meeting.
the COMPANY'S OFFICE, Queen's Buildings,
New Praya,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 7th
September, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
C. MOONEY, Secretary,
Hongkong, 27th August, 1903.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. I. ROSE,
Secretary Hongkong, 24th August, 1903. [103je
WANTED.
BRITISH MALE TEACHER for a
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE A Private School in Hongkong.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOUBINARY GENERAL MEETING
7OTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA-
of HUMPHREYS: ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 40, Queen's Road Cer tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of October, 1903, at NOON, when the SUBJOINED RESOLUTIONS will be pro- posed, vit:---
1. That the Capital of the Company "be increased from $1,000,000 (divided "into 100,000 shares of Sto each) to "$1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares "of $10 each) by the creation of 50,000 "new shares of Sto 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- "holders 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. "Tht Article No. 82 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 annum "(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 "profis 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, 1903.
9316)
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TuAM TERMINUS, Tel. 66.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, and July, 1900.
MANAGER.
HOUSE,
THE CONNAUGHT
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. EXCELLENT È CUISINE AND WINES,
Largo and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Wydraulic Elevator:
Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists,
Launch Service for Guests.
For Terms, apply to
Hongkong, 1st November; 1902.
THE MANAGER.
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INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
Passengers. THE
6th October. Freight. 20th October. Freight.
3rd Nov.
Freight!
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE HONGKONG OFFICE,
No, 1, Qazen's Bulidings
The attention of 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 CONTS per piece. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co.,
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CONNAUGHT HOUSE;
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the Rate AN INTERIM DIVIDEND it the Rate half per Share), for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1903, will be PAID an applica tion to those Persons who are Registered as Shareholders in the above Company on the 31st August, 19035-000
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 28th to the 31st August, both days inclusive.
SCH
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R. J. MACGOWAN,“
Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 26th August, 1903.
DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE.
CHOOL DUTIES will be RESUMED on TUESDAY, 1st September. Aast For Terms for Boarders, or Day Scholars, apply to
THE HEADMASTER Hongkong, 26th August, 1903. *** [1937 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND GEMENT.
In Casks of 375lbs. net 84.75 ex Factory. In Bags of a5obs, net 82,85 ex Factory,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers, Hongkong, 13th August, 190345
Apply to
"M.M." C/o this Paper
Hongkong, 6th August, 1903.
NOTICE TO MARINERS. No. 175 (SPECIAL).
CHINA SEA.
SWATOW DISTRICT.
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WRECK OF CHINESE GUN--
ROAT OFF BREAKER POINT.
is bereby given that the following
NOTICE
information has been received by tele.....
graph from the Commissioner of Customs at Swatow.
A Chinese gunboat has been sunk by the Empress of India off Breaker Point and lies, in 16 fathoms of water in the following position
Breaker Point bears N. 82 W. Mag","
distance is miles.
The masts are showing above water. She is right in the fairway, and a Danger to Navigation.
H. G. MYHRE, Acting Deputy Coast Inspector. Imperial Maritime Customs," Coast Inspector's Office,
Shanghai, arst August, 1903.
NOTICE TO MARIÑERS, NO. 174` (SPEČIAL).
CHINA SEA;
SHANGHAI DISTRICT.
SOUTH Channel, Entrance TO
THE YANGTZEN sed
INTENDED CHANGE IN THE POSITION OF THE KIU- TOAN LICHT-VESSEL AND THE LIGHTING OF THE FAIRY WRECK,
Nequence of the extension to the south- TOTICE is hereby given that, in-con-
ward of the Middle Ground, the Kiutoan Light-vessel will be shifted, on or about the irth September next, to a position ona (mile ... N. 65 30' W. of her present Station nekaj
And, that the Fairy Wreck unlighted Buoy, will be replaced by a Gas-lighted Bell Buoy,.... with a conical superstructure, painted Green, bearing the word WRECK in white letters, and showing an occulting While light every 6 seconds, thus: Light 4 seconds, Eclipse z... seconds.
NOTE -The bearing of the Kiutoan Light* vessel from the "Tungsha” will be N; 62: 55′′E | W. as against N. 62, 27′ W.; and the Fairy Wreck, marked by a Gas-lighted. Bell Buoy, will lie in a direct line between the two light vessels, on which line the best water over the 'flats is to be found, majas Paakka e
Buoy from the Kiutoan Light-vessel's newi The bearing of the 5.E. Knoll Gas-lighted"
position will be N. 36” 00" W.
DIRECTIONS Vessels should still pass to the northward of the Kiutoan Light-vessel. Those inward bound hauling up N. 3600 Wi for the S.E. Knoll Buoy as soon as they have G- passed ber
Further information can be obtained at the Coast Inspector's Office, Posan, Span
All bearings given are magnetic.
Oval Moon stea, Pony T ELDRIDGE
Acting Deputy Coast Inspectori 191
Imperial Maritime Custom
Coat Inspector's Office, Shanghai, 17th August, 1903.
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