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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1903.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
CIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S, CO.,
TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
NG PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO,
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
AMERICA MARU"....6,307 Gross Tons.., FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon., KOREA"...
ני
GAELIC"
11,276 4,205
HONGKONG MARU" 6,307
11
CHINA'
5,000
DORIC".
4,784
"
NIPPON MARU
6,307
SIBERIA"
IF
COPTIC "
4,352
SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 5th January, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 19th January, at Noon. ...FRIDAY, 29th January, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 6th February, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 13th February, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 23rd February, at Noon.
ecord Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.5. "KOREA,” 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th. 1902; 10 days, 15 hours.
ET, K. K. Company's Steamship "AMERICA MARU" will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO- A and HONOLULU, □n FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon, taking Freight for the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any en route.
hrough Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. assengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland toutes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, ON FACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- ; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the ir tarif rate.
assengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL FIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting ays, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.
pecial mates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Missionaries, Members Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials d in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and
O UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first class only) are ed and will apply only to Missionaries, Members of the Naval and Military Services,
Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan. hrough Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, yana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, bý
mpanies and connecting Steamers.
FEATURES OF THIS LINE.
he largest and steadiest passenger ships on the Pacific.
outhern Route; passengers onjoy out-doors throughout; deok bathing. Tho call ailulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only line
Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacifo.
filings positively on schedule date.
For further Information as to Passage and Freight,, apply to the Agency of the Cons
Queen's Building, 7
Tungkong, 9th December, 1903.
J. STUART, THOMSON, Acting Agent.
D
ANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY'S
ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY.
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY.
8 FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, via CANADA
AND THE UNITED STATES,
LLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) PRESS» Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
OPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.—(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).
6. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN". 6,000 Tons..
"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000. "ATHENIAN".
LE
3,882
"
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000
"TARTAR"
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN".
4,425
6,000
"EMPRESS OF CHINA”...... 6,000
"EMPRESS OF INDIA" 6,000
"ATHENIAN".
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN".
3,88z ... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1994. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February.
WEDNESDAY, 24th February.
WEDNESDAY, 9th 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 COUVER (B.C.) in 12 DAYS, (“TARTAR” and “ATHENIAN” 14 DAYS,) saving EE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection at ouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC WAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO
Shipping Steamers.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION
S.S.HONAM."
"POWAN,"
"FATSHAN,"
"HANKOWY
"KINSHAN,"
COMPANY, LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
.....2,363 ton¶.........Captain H D. Jones.
2,338
13 19901411
G. F. Morrison, x,N.K.
,2,260
17
A. W. 1.
..3,073
.2,860
#1
E. V. Life. J. J. Lussus.
Departures from HONGKONG to Canton daily at 8 A.M. (Sunday excepted; and at 5.30 P.M. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (Sunday 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 CO. LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "HEUNGSHAN," 1,998 tons,......Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 P.M.) Sunday
Da. from Macão to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M. excepted.
CANTON-MACAO LINE
5.S. "LUNGSHAN," ......219 n....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 aboul 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. 588 tons. ..569
S.S. "SAINAM," ......
1
Sa
Captain. B. Branch.
**
C. Butchart.
31
"NANNING,". "TAK HING," .........18
R, D. Thomas. Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. Round trips take about g days. These vesszis havo 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 Hongkong Hotel
Or of BUTTERFIELD & 'SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA. NAVIGATION CO., LTD
Hongkong, 7th November, 1903.
ORIENTAL
Intimations.
1357€
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 Vœux Road,
COSTUMES AND
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
964c
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, 1902.
THE MANAGER.
[13390
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT,
ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, THE ec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers eat Britain and the Continent are given choice of
assengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD,
a tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
PECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to. Missionaries, Members of the Naval, ry, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and
Governments.
he attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, d to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL NS (the Company having received the highest award for same at Chicago World's ition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY gh which the Railway passes.
HE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated
Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.
or further information, Maps, Guide Books, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
longkong, ist September, 1903.
The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for DR. AUER VON WELSBACH
VIENNA,
INVENTORS
GAS
Co.,
OF INCANDESCENT 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.,
954c1
D. E. BROWN, General Agent,
Pedder's Street.
"MADAM FLINT & CO.,
LINIE. LLOYD.
DRESSMAKERS
**
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
NORDDEUTSCHER
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
og Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERdam, Kotterdam, Copenhagen, ISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE EVANTE BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
TEAMERS.
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HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.
(Calling at SINGAPORE). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Cailing at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).
NEW YORK.
VIA SUEZ.
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For further Particulars, apply to
Seoghnag, 7th December, 1903
SAILING DATES.
1904
21th Dec. Freight.
25th Dec. Freight. 1st January, Freight and Passengers,
1904.
1904.
roth January, Freight.
AND
MILLINERS,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED.
SMART READY-MADE WINTER COSTUMES
OF THE
23rd January, Freig it and NEW FASHIONABLE
Passengers.
6th February, Freigh
1904. About end of December, or beginning of January,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
No, 1, Queen's Buildings.
MATERIAL,
NOW SO MUCH IN VOGUE IN-
LONDON.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
DEUTSCHE
WEINGESELLSCHAFT. DUHR & CO., COELN.
STOCK ON HAND OF AHRBLEICHART, a red Ahr Wine at $18.50 GRAACHER, Moselle ......... at $16.50 LAUBENHEIMER, Hock at $15.00
All per Case of 24 Quarts. Price Reductions for Larger Onders.
GROSSMANN & CO. Hongkong, i6th October, 1903. [12590 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND GEMENT.
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 to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft.; bottom 45,8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 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 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. 378. Telegrams, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A: L'and A. B. C. (4th).
́Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
[573€
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
T
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, and July, roon.
VICTORIA REGATTA,
TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) and THURSDAY, 16th and 17th DECEMBER, 1903,
"HE COMMITTEE of the VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB request the Pleasure of the Company of the Ladies of Hongkong, TOMORROW and THURS DAY, the 16th and 17th instant, at 1 P.M., on Board the Sailing Ship “BRILLIANT" which has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committeo as a Flagship by Captain G. COWLISHAW,
The LADIES' PRIZE will be presented by Miss BERKELY immediately after the Race où THURSDAY, the 17th instant, at 3 30 P.M.
Through the Courtesy of Mr. Dixon, the Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited, the FAME will leave Blake Pier on Each Day at 12.30 P.M. and
15 M. to couvey Visitors on Roard the Flagship, leaving the Flagship 10 minutes after the Last Race on Each Day.
THE
MANAGER.
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[17
`HE Undersigned has received instructions
to sell by
4
PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
FRIDAY, the 18th December, 1903, and SATURDAY, the 19th December, 1903, commencing Each 72ay at 2.30 P.M.,
at his SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET, A FINE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE ART CURIOS AND EMBROIDERIES,
Comprising:
Fine SATSUMA VASEŠand BOWLS, OLD INLAID BRONZES, SILVER-MOUNTED CLOISONNES, ARTISTIC CUT VELVET PICTURES and HANGINGS(by Nishimura).
ALSO
Some Very Fine SILK EMBROIDERED HANGINGS and SCREENS.
TERMS: As usual. On View from Thursday, the 17th December,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 11th December, 1903.
By kind Permission of Lt. Col. W. S. BIRD WOOD and Officers, the Band of the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry will perform. Each 1993 Day,
The Secretary's Launch will leave Blake Pier Each Day at 12, Noon, sharp, to convey Row- ing Members to the Flagship.
Admission to the Flagship (Gentlemen) $1 Each Day.
TICKETS for ADMISSION may be ob tained from the Steward, V.R.C.
HAROLD C. AUSTEN,
Acting Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 15th December, 1903. [1481C
THE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF. HONGKONG,
REGATTA HOLIDAYS,
IT
TT is hereby notified that FIRE INSUR
ANCE. OFFICES will be CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business at P.M., TO-MORROW and THURSDAY, the 16th. and 17th instant, respectively.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary, Hongkong, 15th December, 1903: (149°
REGATTA HOLIDAYS.
BANKS will be
THE EXCHANGE Tansaction of Public
Business at I P.M. TO-MORROW and THURSDAY, the 16th and 17th instant,
[1485e
respectively.
Hongkong, 15th December, 1993.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from
INFORMATry Authorities that leavy GUN PRACTICE will take place from Victoria Battery, Belcher Sub-district, on the 16th instant, and the residents within a radius of one mile of the Battery are hereby wamed to keep the doors and windows of their houses open on that date to prevent damage to buildings,
Practice will commence at 9 A.M, ́and end about 11 M. if the Range is clear. .
By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,
[1475€ Hongkong, 8th December, 1903.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from the
Military Authorities that GUN PRAC- TICE will take place from Stonecutters Island (West, East and South Shore, Batteries) în a South-Westerly direction at ranges from Gop to 4,000 yards, on the 18th instant, and from Lyemun (Redoubt and Pak-sha-wan Batteries) |
the direction of the entrance to Junk Bay at Toranges from 1,000 to 4,000 yards, on the 19th
instant.
In Casks of 375lbs, net $4.75 ex Factory, In Bags of 2golbs. net $2,85 ex Factory,
SHEWAN, TUMES & CO., General Managers. Honkong, 15th August, 1003
TUBORG
A FIRST
BEER.
If the weather is unfavourable on either of th se dates, practice will take place on the zrst instant.
Class PILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, Practica will commence at 9.30 AM, on the and any other Chemicals.
18th instant, and at 9 AM. on the 19th instant, PRICE $1050 per case of 48 bottles (quarts) | and end at F1 A.M. daily, if the range is clear. or 6 dez pints.
By Command, Special Prices for Quantities.
Solo Agents
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, agrd November, 1903. [14320 Hongkong, toth January, 1903.
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 9th December, 1903. |[14780)
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
[1489€
NE SIMPLEX PIANO PLAYER, by KOHLER AND CAMPBELL, and 12 Music Sheets. Just received from the Makers. At |Manufacturers' Price, very cheap.
For Particulars, apply to
"CE," Clo Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 8th December, 1903.
FOR SALE.
+
[14740
INCANDESCENT
GASOLINE
LAMPS
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, from the best makers.
INCANDESCENT
MANTLES,
CHIMNEYS,
GLOBES,
SHADES, &c.,
for
GASOLINE AND GAS
LAMPS
at the most moderate prices.
Lamps fixed up for Buyers free of charge.
Naphtha of the best kind kept in stock. TẠI EWONG 00;
55, Lyndhurst Terrace. Hongkong, 1st December, 1903. [13750
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE.
URING my ABSENCE Dr. FREDERICK
CHADWICK KEW. Hongkong, 9th December, 1903. (1477€
DU KEW will continue my Practice.
Insurance.
NORTH. GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
Endersigned AGENTS of the abe Cenipany are prepared to accept First ass-FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 28th May, 1895,
Current Rates.
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Dr. 1. SAKATA), DENTIST,
No. 26, Connaught Road Central, Hongkong, th February, roogades