Mails.
"THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1903.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S." CO., OCCIDENTAL & DRIENTAL S.S, CO., TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:
·SIBERIA'
" COFTIC "
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
.................................. £1,284 Gröss Tons...TUESDAY, 1st December, at Noon.
...WEDNESDAY, gil December, at Noon.
"AMERICA MARU
KOREA.
"GAELIC"
4,352
.. 6307.
孟十
... £,276.
11
4,205
"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307
"OHINA'
5,000
**
"DORIG".
4.784
"NIPPON MARU"...... 6,307
...FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 9th January, at Noon.
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... TUESDAY, rath January, at Noon. ...FRIDAY, 29th January, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 6th February, at Nonn. -Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. KOREA," 11,776 tons, Oct. 18th- 18th, 1902; to days, 15 hours.
for SAN"
18 P. M. Company's Steamship "SIBERIA" will he despatched
FRANCISCO, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, ROBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO HAM and HONOLULU, on TUESDAY, the 1st December at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any polat in rouls.
Through Passagé Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canadá.
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 tarif rate.
Passengers bolding 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 Runways, 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 Japilki
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 Japan Ports, to a Franscisco, to Atlantic muri Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to ana, Trinidiul, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecupy Steamers.
FEATURES OF THIS LINE.
The largest and steadiost passenger ships on the Pacific.
Southern Route: passoagers cujoy out-doors throughout deck bathing. The call at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacifio. The only line tou Francisco, tão greatest part of the Pacifio.
Sailings positively on schedule date..
For further Information" 45 to Passage unit Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com pac, Queen's Building.
#longkong, 24th November, 103
J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent.
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY.
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY,
TX FAST KOUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
[LING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.)
RESS" Twin Screw Steamships -5,000 'uns-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. COPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).
K.M.5. EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,500
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35
"EMPRESS OF CHINA”.
6,000
"ATHENIAN"
3,882.
"EMPRESS OF INDIA? ... 6,000
"TAKTAR"
***** 4,425
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN". 5,000
EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000
"EMPRESS OF INDIA" ... 6,030 "ATHENIAN" "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"...
3,882
0,000
WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, roth February.
WEDNESDAY, 24th February.
WEDNESDAY, gih March.
WEDNESDAY, 30th March.
WEDNESDAY, 20th April.
WEDNESDAY, 27th April,
WEDNESDAY, 11th May.
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, (“TÁRTAK" and "ATHENIAN” 14 DAYS,) saving TRZE 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 Close connection is made at Montreal, THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE,
to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of
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. "GONA U” .....
$1
* POWAN...
"FATSHAN,"
"HANKOW,"
# "KINSHAN,"
2,363 tons,Gaptain H. D. jones. 3,338 3,200 ..3,073
13
11
2,860
ALPAVARGO
G. F. penson, R.N.K. 11. 12.8 1.
C. V. LE
1
1. J. La Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 Adt. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 P.M. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and 5 Pat. (Bunday excepted). 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 CU, LID.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "HEUNGSHAN," ......1,998 tons,......Captain W. E. Clarke.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 P.M. Į Sunday
Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M. ƒ excepted.
:
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "LUNGSHAN," 219 tons. 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. anɔ Magaɔ Steamboat Co., LTD, THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
"
"
588 2011...Captain B. Branch. ...509
C. Buteliart. K, D. Thomas.
11 DANS
10 2
S.S. SVINAM," .... "NANNING,”. "TAK HING"618 Departures from Canton and Wachow about five times every week. Round trips take about 5 days. These vispels have Superior Cabin accommodation and are light,d throughout by electricity,
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the-
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LD,
18, Bunk Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the dongkong Hotel
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION.CO., LTD
13570
Hongkong, 7th November, 1993.
ORIENTAL
COSTUMES AND
intimations.
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,
FANCY DRAPÈRIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
904c)
PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Intimations.,
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK
No. 1 DOCK.
Length inside. 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
CO., LTD.
No. 2 DOCK:
Length inside, 875) ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks,126.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.
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 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.
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Telephone: Works, No. 508; General, No. 376. Telegrams, Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. I, and A. B. C. (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
GO TO THE
KOWLOON
[5730
HOTEL,
FRANK F. JEWELL, KOWLOON, J. W. OSBORNE,
Manager.
Proprietor.
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
MANAGER.
Hongkong, 2nd July, "rooọ.
EYE-SIGHT.
MR. N. LAZARUS
May be personally consulted for SPECTACLES. No charge for testing the eyes. Glasses and frames of all kinds and qualities. Prices from $2 upwards.
16, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 6th November, 1993.
WANTED.
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL 4 CHINESE MESSMAN for Ward Room
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,
[1339€
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers THE
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) grauted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Mary, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and in European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments,
The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its P'ALATIAL 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
Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Fedder's Street.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
NORDDEUTSCHER
LINIE. LLOYD.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
[2
(Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, 1.ISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS: NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).
PROPOSED
SUEVIA............
SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
HONGKONG.
STEAMERS.
Borck ......
HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PINANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG.
SAILING DATES.
1st. Dec.
Freight.
(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) HAVRE and HAMBURG
15th Dec.
Freight.
29th Dec.
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG).. HAVRE and HAMBURG.
Freight.
5th January,
1904. About end of)
December.
Freight,
Freight
ARAGONIA
Forst
NURNBERG
Jaburg..
AMBRIA an
Duckstein anion
NUBIA
(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) NEW YORK Vid Suez,
For further Particular, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG" OFFICE,
No. 1, Queen's Buildings.
von Hoff...........
Hongkong, 24th November, 1903.”
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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 CENTS per piece. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co.,
9540)
F. BLACKHEAD & CO... SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION
AGENTS,
PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG, SOAP MANUFACTURERS.
HARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
HAND
SOLE AGENTS FOR
COMPOSITION RED BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT
DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR..
LAUNCHES, &C
Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM
&C..
and
&C.
P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &C.
EVERY KIND OF
SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK
AT
REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 14th May, 1896.
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CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
LEVY HERMANOS. DIAMOND MERCTCHMAKERS.
EASTMAN'S
JEWEI
Officers' Mass, H.M.S. Talbot,
Apply--
ON BOARD.
[14156 Hongkong, 24th November, 1903.
EDWARDS, PIRY & COMPANY, LIMITED.
OTICE is hereby given that an EX- ING of EDWARDS, PIRY & COMPANY, LIMITED, will, be held at the Company's Offices, No. 1, Duddell Street, on TUESDAY, the 8th of December, 1903, at 1 o'clock in the forenoon, when the subjoined resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 18th of November, 1903, will be submitted for confirmation as Special Resolutions:-
1. That this mecting approves of the pro
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRAC HICE will take place from the undermen- tioned Batteries and on the dates as specified opposite :-
Fly Point and Upper Belcher Batteries in a direction to the South of Chung Huc Island at a range of about 4,500 yards, on the 25th November, 1903. Stonecutters South Shore and East Batteries in a South-Westerlydirection at ranges from 2,000 to 3,00 yards, on the 27th November, 1903.
Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan and Sy-wan Batteries) in the direction of the entrance to Junk Bay at ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 yards, on the 28th November, 1903. Practice will commence at 9 AM. daily, and
posed sale of the business of the Comed about II A.M. daily, if the range is clear,
pany to Joseph Snowell Plant:
2. That the Company be wound up volun- tarily, so far as it was necessary for wind- ing up.
3. That Joseph Showell Plant be and he is hereby appointed liquidator for the pur- poses of such winding up.
T. EDWARDS, S. D. PIRY,
General Managers.
No. 1, Duddell Street, Hongkong, 21st November, 1903.
[14040
THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. ·
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
By Command,
F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.
(1388c
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 19th November, 1903,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will take place from Stonecutters' Island (West, East and South Shore "Batteries) on the 4th December, is a South Westerly direction at ranges varying from 2,000 to 4,500 yards, and from Lyeman (Pak-sha-wan Battery) on the
NOTICE is hereby given that the THIRTY sth of liecember, 1993, in the direction of gen
SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING Bay to the East of Devil's Peak at a range of of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company about 2,000 yards, will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, if the weather is unfavourable on either of Hongkong, TUESDAY, the 8th proximo,
KODAKS and FILMS. Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES.
OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS" at Twelve o'Clock Noon, for the purpose of the above dates, practice will take place on the
7th of December... guarantee given to every purchaser. receiving the Report of the Directors, toget er
40, QUEEN'S ROAD, with Statement of Accounts to the 30th April Practice will commence at about 9 am, and finish about 11 am. each day, if the range is Watson's Building.last, and of declaring Dividends.
401
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Dr. 1. SAKATA), DENTIST,
No. 26, Connaught Road Central, Hongkong, 9th February, 1003.
TSU FAN
DENTIST.
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PRICE MODERAté—ConsultaTION FREE Next to the Hongkong Dispensary, 50, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, 28th November, 1901.
(12090
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company clear. will be CLOSED from the 24th inst to the 8th proximo, both days inclusive
By Order of the Board of Directors,
By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary, JAMES WHITTALL, | Colónial Secretary's Office,...
Secretary,
Hongkong, 23rd November, 1993. ·[141-6. [13740 Hongkong, 16th November, 1903.
WEINGESELLSCHAF♪
REEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375lbs, net $4.75 ex Factory In Bags of 2golbs, not $2,85 ex Factory,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers," Hongkong, 15th August, 19031(5 [19
DEUTSCUER & CO. COELN.
STOCK ON HAND OF AHRBLEICHART, a red Abr Wine at $18.50 GRAACHER, Moselle at $16.50 LAUBENHEIMER, Hock at $13.00
.... All per Case of 24 Quaris, Price Reductions for Larger Orders.
AMANA GROSSMANN & CO. Hongkong, 16th October, 1903.:
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