Mails.
1.S. MAIL LINES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1903.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., DOCIDENTAL & 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.
HONGKONGCANTON LINE.
S.S. "HONAM,”
POWAN,"
"FAISHAN,"
"HANKOW,”
1.2.363 tons,
2,338 2,200 ......3.073
..Captain IL D Jones,
G. F. Morrison, R.N.K.
*KINSHAN,” ......2,860
A. A. Dixon.
C. V. luyd.
J. J. Lossius.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at about 7 AM and 10 4.31,' (Sunday excepted) and at about 6 P.M. (Saturday excepted).
Intimations.
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
NO.
0.1 DOCK.
Length inside, 514 ft Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours,
No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entranco, top 80.5 ft.; bottom 45.8": ft. Water on blooks, 20.5 ft. Time" to pump out, 2 hours.
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily (Sunday excepted) at about. A.M.; 2 F.MIES DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of
and 5.30 1.31.
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,......Cupiain W. E. Clarke, TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS 10 JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, Jepartures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about a P.ht, as per special Schedule. Sunday
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;
from Macao to Hongkong daily at about 7,30 A.M.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
."1 COPTIC "*
"AMERICA MARU '
"KOREA
"GAELIC
**HONGKONG MARU
"CHINA"
***DORIC".
NIPPON MARU
SIBERIA'
„SATURDAY, 26th September, at 'Neon. „SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. „TUESDAY, ijih October, át Neon.
TUESDAY, 20th October, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon. .FRIDAY, 6th November, at Noon. „SATURDAY, 14th November, at Noon. „...TUESDAY, 24th November, at Noon..
DWEDNESDAY, 2nd December, at Noon.
Record Trip Yokohama to San Franciscu made by s.s. "KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1yoz; 10 days, 15 hours.
THE O. & O. Company's steamship "COPFIC" will be despatched to SAN FRAN CISCO, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, TO-MORROW, the 26: instant, at Noun, laking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point in roule,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all traus-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 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, 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 retum 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 Pons, Franscisco, to Atlantic and Taland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, ana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and in ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by
panies' and connecting Steamers,
ight 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 Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany each shipment of Cargo or parce) (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 $100: U.S. Gold.
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply t'i thie Agency of the Com- panies, Queen's Building.
tiongkong, 16th September, 1993.
J. STUART THOMSON, Acting 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, KUBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTOKIA, BCJ "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). R.M.S. "TARTAR"
4,425 Tous...
"EMPRESS OF CHINA".. 6,000 "ATHENIAN”
가
"
3,882
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"
* 6,000
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
"EMPRESS OF CHINA”.... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 7th October.
WEDNESDAY, 21st October.
WEDNESDAY, 4th November,
WEDNESDAY, 18th November. WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904.
"ATHENIAN"
11
3,882
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"
4,000
WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, roth February.
"TAKTAR "
16
******** 4:425
WEDNESDAY, 4th February,
WEDNESDAY, 9th March.
it
"EMPRESS OF CHINA”.
6,000
1
11
WEDNESDAY, 30th March.
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"
... 6,000
WEDNESDAY; 20th April.
ATHENIAN" 3,882 "EMPRESS OF JAPAN”..... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 11th May,
#EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 37th April..
THE magnificent "EMPRESS Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in 12 DAYS, ("TARTAR" 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. 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. Revim 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 Gove"aments.
The attrac, se features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CÓNTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at Chicago World's Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY theough 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
Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Street.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LINIE.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
STEAMERS.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
la
(Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, CopenhAGEN, LIBBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, Trieste, GenOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE : BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; North and South American PORTS).
PROPOSED
'Filler........ BRISGAVIA ....................... Schülke TIKINIA,
SAXONIA
SALLINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
ABESSINIA.........THAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG.
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HÄVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). For further Particulars, apply to
Brehmer... MARBURG
Stem
SUEVIA Borck
gkong, 25th September, 1903.
· HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
No. 1, Queen's Buildings.
HONGKONG.
SAILING DATES
7th October. Freight.
20th October. Freight,
3rd Nov.
Freight.
17th Nov.
Freight.
kst Dec. Freight.
Do.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
excepied.
S-S. "LUNGSHAN,"219 tons,... Captain T. Hamlin, This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 AM.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7.30 A.M.
N
JOINT SERVICE OF THE UK, C. and Maca › STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
"
S.S. "NANNING,”..
"SAINAM,"
563 tons....Captain R. D. Thomas. ..588
B. Branch.
+3
One of the above steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 8 A.M., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at about 8 A.M. 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
HON SKONG. CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hotel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE;
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD
Hongkong, 4th August, 1903,
I
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN
REGULAR FOUR-WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN
Steamer.
From
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
1357e
LIJN.
Expected on
Will leave for
On or about
or about
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 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. 506; General, No. 376. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. L. and A.B. O, (4th).
Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
[573e
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that` the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for DR. AUER VON WELSBACH Co., VIENNA,
THE INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
ARE SELLING THE ONLY CENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece.
BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co..
TJIPANAS
TJILATJAP...
JAVA PORTS Vi MACASSAR.
Do
October
12 | SHANGHAI,KOBE
& YOKOHAMA.
October
164
November 15
Do.
November 18
954c)
TJIMAHI......!
Do.
December 12
Do,
December 15
The steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have superior accom. modation for a limited number of saloon passengers. For Particulars of Freight and Paisage, apply to
Telephone No. 201.
Hongkong, 25th September, 1903.
ORIENTAL
COSTUMES AND
THE AGENTS,
HOTZ, S'JACOB & CO.
Intimations.
(11630
PORTRAITS; GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK, GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK,
C. W. CLARK,
EUROPEAN
PHOTOGRAPHER,
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,
Between
Queen's
Road and Des Vœux Road.
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE. THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
964ej
PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
THE MUTUAL STORES, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
25, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong,
and
Shakee Street, Canton.
KIRIN "
SOLE AGENTS FOR
LAGER BEER. PARKMORE GLENLIVET WHISKY.
Largest Importers in the Colony of HEINZ FAMOUS PICKLES & PRESERVES.
FRESH AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.
Hongkong, 22nd September, 1903.
[553€
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PRAK, near the Tram Terminus, Tel. 66.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, and July,
MANAGER:
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
GO TO
THE
KOWLOON HOTEL,
FRANK F. JEWELL KOWLOON. J. W. OSBORNE,
Manager.
Proprietor.
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.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE MANAGER.
(13390
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
THE 22ND ANNUAL GENERAL -MEETING of the above Society will HE ORDINARY GENERAL MEET-be held in the CITY HALL, on TUESDAY,
THING DI SHAREHOLDERS in the
above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S 29th instant, at 5.30 P.M. for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report, electing a Com OFFICES, TO-MORROW, the 26th Septem-mittee and other Business.
ber, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1903.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th to the 26th
September, both days inclusive.
N. S. BROWN,
Hon. Secretary' Hongkong, 22nd September, 1003. malaje
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED: NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
(1104NTIETH ORDINARY YEARLY
TOTICE is hereby given that the THIR
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, zjih September, 1903. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
OTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 4, 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:--
Nor
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 $ro 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 "share for every two old shares in the Company beld, 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 bereafter determine,
2. "Th. Article No. Ez of the Articles "of Association of the Company, be can- "celled and the following Article subs-1
tituted there for
c
MEETING of the Society will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, No. 1, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 8th October, 1903, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Stale: ments of Account for the year 190z and for the Half year ending goth June, 1903, and of declaring Dividends, &c.
The TRANSFER BOOKS. of the Society: will be CLOSED from the 28th September to the 8th October, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,"
W. J. SAUNDERS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 17th September, 1903." \[11276
CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO., LIMITED.
• HAREHOLDERS are reminded that the NEW ISSUE of CAPITAL must be applied for before 1ST OCTOBER next, after which Date any UNALLOTTED SHARES will be dealt with as laid down in the Articles of Association..
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managera.","i Hongkong, 24th September. 1005-> (11596 EEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
"The remuneration of the General In Casks of 375lbs. net $4.75 ex Factory. "Managers shall be $4,000 per annum.
SHEWAN, TUMES & CO., General Managers. 'Honekona, 15th August, 1903
TUBORG BEER.
(which shall cover office rent but In Bags of agolbs, net $2,85 ex Factory. '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." WE 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 c
JOHN D. HU EYS & SON
A
FIRST Class PILSENER BEER, Aguaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chem calsit t
* PRICE S10.50 per Case of 48 þottles (quarta) or b dor pintar
Special Prices for Quantities:
Sale Azants t