Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1903.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
PACIFIC MAIL 8.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO., TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL' AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
"NIPPON MARU"...... 6,507 GrossTons... TUESDAY, 24th November, at Noon.
"SIBERIA "
....11,284
#
"COPTIC "
4,352
21
"AMERICA MARU"
6,307
*
"KOREA"
[1,276
1
* GAELIC“
4,205
+1
HONGKONG MARU" 6,307
"UHINA"
"DORIC "
5,050 * 4,784
#1
11
...WEDNESDAY, and December, at Noon. ...WEDNESDAY, 9th December, at Noon.
FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon, ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 9th January, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 19th January, at Noon. ...FRIDAY, 29th January, at Noon.
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by 9.5. " KOREA," 11,276,tons, Oct, 18th- 28th, 1902; ro days, 15 hours.
THER
THE T, K. K. Steamship NIPPON MARU" will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any pout 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 PACIFĪC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the kegular tarifi rats.
Fassengers 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 ocated in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and
apan.
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.
Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other japair Ports, o San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, o Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by be Companies' and connecting Steamers.
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FEATURES OF THIS LINE
The largest and steadiest passenger ships on the Pacific.
Southern Route; passengers enjoy out-doors throughout; deok bathing. The call Honolulu, Oaha, the most fartile and beautiful island of the Pacifio. The only line Sa Pranolsoo, the greatest part of the Pacifio.
Bailings positively on schedule data.
For further information us to Passage au Praight, apply to the Agency of the Com pantes, Queen's Building.
Hongkong, 20th November, 1903.
J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent.
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY,
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY.
TZ FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES,
HI-LING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) EMPRESS Twie Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),
K.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February,
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"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 5,003 "ATHENIAN"
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3,882
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"EMPRESS OF INDIA" 6,000 "TARTAR"
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4,425 "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 *EMPRESS OF CHINA".
"... 6,000 "EMPRESS OF INDIA"
... 6,000
17
WEDNESDAY, 24th February.
11
WEDNESDAY, 9th March.
WEDNESDAY, 30th March,
11
H
"ATHENIAN".
WEDNESDAY, 20th April.
H
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000.
******** 3,882
WEDNESDAY, 1th May.
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WEDNESDAY, 27th April.
11E magnificea: "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 za DAYS, ("TÅRTAR" 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
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 filitary, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to Luropean Officials in the Service of China and apan Goverments.
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 H. D. jones. .2.338
5.5. "HONAM,"
"POWAN,"
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11
"FATSHAN,2,260
"HANKOW," ********3,073
"KINSHAN," .......2,260
12
13
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G. F. Marrison, R.N.R.
A. W. Dixon.
13
C. V. Lloyd.
19
·J. J. Lossius.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 PM. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from Canton to Hongkong daily at 8 AM, and 5 Prat, (unday excepted). These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and lastest 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.
F
S.S. *HEUNG&HAN," ......1,998 tons,......Captain W. E. Clarke.
Departures from Hongkong to Maçao daily ut 2 P.B.) Sunday
Do. from Macão to Hongkong daily at 8 A‚ni.ƒ excepted.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
5.5. "LUNGSHAN,” .......................219 tons, ...........Captain T. Hamlin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 'about 7.30 AM.; and leaves blacao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about. 7.30 A.M.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. ÂND MACAJ STEAMuoa: Có,'Ltd., The Cuina NavigA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE Indo-China STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE..
S.S. "SAINAM,”.
"NANNING,"..
..............588 tons........................Captain B. Branch.
.569
C. Butchart. K. D. Thomas.
13
12
13
"TAK HING." - ...618 Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Caoin 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 dougkong Hotel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO, LTD
(3570
:
Hongkong, 7th November, 1903.
Entimations.
ORIENTAL
COSTUMES AND
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND
COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
C.
W.
EUROPEAN
CLARK,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
Between Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road,
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
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PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
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, rooz.
HOTEL
THE MANAGER..
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CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 58.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900.
MANAGER.
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INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL
RAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at Chicago World's THE Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY hrough which the Railway passes.
THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated y the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.
For further information, Maps, Guide Books, Itates of Fassage, &c., apply to Hongkong, rst-September, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Street.
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LINIE.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS, NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
STEAMERS.
Stern
UEVIA......?
Borck
MARBURG .......YHAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG,
(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG) HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) NEW YORK SVIA SUEZ,
RIGONIA.........
Forst
JURNBERG
Jaburg
MBRIA
Duckstele
TUBIA
von Hoff
For further Particulars, apply to
gkong, 18th November,. 1903.
SAILING DATES. 24th Nov.
1st Dec.
15th Dec.
Freight,
Freight.
Freight.
29th Dec.
Freight. 5th January, Freight.
1904. About end of?
December. Fielght.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
Nor, Queen's Buildings,
The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for
DR. AUER YON 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!
954c1
& CO.,
KRUSE
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
EYE-SIGHT.
MR. N. LAZARUS:
May be personally consulted for SPECTACLES, No charge for testing the eyea. Glasses and frames of all kinds and qualities. Prices from $2 upwards. QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL,
Hongkong, 6th Nayamber, 1903.
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, 37.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
THE
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time. to pump out, 2 houra,...
HESE 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 w'th 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 of any port in the world.
Telephone: Works, No. 506; General, No. 876. Telégrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. I, and A. B. U. (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903......
L5730
GO TO THE
KOWLOON
HOTEL,
FRANKF JEWELL KOWLOON. JW. OSBORNE,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. `NFORMATION has been received from the
IN
Military Authorities that GUN PRAC- TICE will take place from the undermen- tioned Batteries and on the dates as specified opposite :-
Fly Point and Upper Beicher Batteries in a direction to the South of Chung Hue Island at a range of about 4,500 yards, on the 25th November, 1903.
Stonecutters Suth Shore ard East Batteries in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 2,000 to 3,00 yards, on the 27th November, 1903.
Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan and Sy-wan Batteries)
MADAM FLINT & CO.
BEG TO ANNOUNCE
THAT THEIR
DRESSMAKER
HAS ARRIVED FROM PARIS.
NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON
in the direction of the entrance to will arrive by the “Himalaya,
Junk Bay at ranges from 2,000 10 4,000
yards, on the 18th November, 1903.
Practice will commence at 9 AM. daily, and SATURDAY, the 21st instant. end about II A.M. daily, if the range is clear.
By Command,
F. H. MAY,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 19th November, 1903.
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THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER
BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED:
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in
the above Company will be held at the COM PANY'S OFFICE, No. 37, CONNAUGHT Road, CENTRAL, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of November, at Noon for the Purpose of Present- ing the Report and Statement of Accounts to the 30th of September, 1903,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 19th to the 24th November, both days inclusive.
J. W. KEW. Manager. Hongkong, rith November, 1903. {13530
THE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.:
JOTICE is hereby given that the THIRTY-
NSEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING
Hongkong, 17th November, 1903. [1313e
Kabuts
PURE
DELICIOUS
Feer
REFRESHING
may now be had in Cases of 4. Doz. Quarts at $15.00. MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO.,
3. DUDDELL STREET: 1st September, 1903.
16500
DEUTSCHE WEINGESELLSCHAFT
& CO., "COELN.-
STOCK ON HAND OF
GRAACHER, Moselle
at $16.50
of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company AHRBLEICHART, a red Ahr Wine at $18.50 will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 8th proximb, LAUBENHEIMER, Hock in at $15.03. at Twelve o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, togetber with Statement of Accounts to the goth April last, and of declaring Dividends.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 24th inst to the 8th proximo, both days inclusive.*
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES WHITTALL,
Secretary. S Hongkong, 16th November, 1903 [13746
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS IN
ADVANCE, PA
AN carly opportunity to those WISHING A TO SEND GREETINGS to their RELATIVES and FRIENDS at Home.
I have inst unpacked a parcel of Raphael Tuck's XMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CARDS
of various pretty designs and description, specially selected to suit the taste of young and old.
Very moderate prices and as usual 10% dis. count for cash,
HRUTTONJEE,
No. 5, D'Aguilar Street,
(36 an 1 38, Elgin Road, Kowloon. Hongkong, aoth Novembar, 1903. [13935
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG (Lately Practising with Dr. 1. SAKATA),
AUSVEDENTIST,
No. ab, Connaught Road Central. Hodakong, gth February, tong
TSU FAN
DENTIST
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PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE, Next to the Hongkong Dispensary, ་་་
so, Queen's Road, Central, CA Hongkong, 8th November, 1902, a rangel
...: All per Case of 24 Quarts, de: Price Reductions for, Larger Orders.
GROSSMANN & COM Hongkong, 16th October, 1
1903. [12590. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED
PORTLAND CEMENT. In Casks of 375lbs, net $4.75 ex Factory. In Bags of asolbs, net $2,85 Factory,
SHEWAN, TUMES & CO
General Managera. Hongkong, 15th August, 1903,
THE HONGKONG STUDIO,
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HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER, 41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
TOP FLOOR"
DORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR-
PING and COPYING in all Sizes.
LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS
ON HAND
PRICE VERY MODERATE, Hongkong, 15th September, 1903.
MEE CHEUNG,
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PHOTOGRAPHER REM TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, IN
den-House Road, Br
Sony in a position, to his New and Ca
molious Premises, to eclipse, as beretofire. ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED- in the Colony or in any part of the Far East.com
GROUPS AND VIEWS
A speciality, Hongkong, sand Septembr, 1898,