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Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1903.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
PACIFIC MAIL S.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.
"AMERICA MARU". **KOREA"
"... 6,307 Gross Tons...FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon.
...SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Neon. ...SATURDAY, 9th 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.
D
"GAELIC "
4,205
"
"DORIC".
"NIPPON MARU"
"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307 "CHINA"
5,000 ........... 4,784.
...... 6,307
1
KATALOOS
+1
11
"SIBERIA"
" COPTIC "
mamma 4,352
13
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 11,276 tons, Oct 18th- 28th, 1992; 10 days, 15 hours.
THE TAK K Company's SANISHA, AMERICA MA RUBINE despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en routs,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, Francs 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 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 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 focated in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Јарав,
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 San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.
FEATURES OF THIS LINE.
The largest and steadiest passenger ships on the Pacific.
Southern Route; passengers enjoy out-doors throughout; deck bathing. The oall
Shipping Steamers,
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., „ÄND THE GHINA NAVIGATION
5.S. "HONAM,"
#POWAN,"
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"FATSHAN,"
• COMPANY, LTD."
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE. ...
a
2,363 tons Captain H.-D. Jones,
C. F. Morrison, R.N.R
2,338
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a. W. Dixon.
C. V. Lloyd.
"HANKOW, 3,073 "KINSHAN," #12,800
· J. J. Lossius. Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 AL. (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 a P.M.) Sunday
Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M. 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 Capton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at, about 7.30 A.M.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., G. and. Macao Steamboat Co., LTD, THE CHINA NAVIGA-..
TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA'Steam Navigation Company, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE,
S.S. "SAINAM,”
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..............588 `ions............Captain B. Branch.
» C. Butchart. "....569. "TAK HING,"618
R. D. Thomas.
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Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. 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-
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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.
HEAD ACENT: R. BISSCHOP,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN
3, DUDDELL STREET,
HONGKONG.
1357€
LIJN
REGULAR FOUR-WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
Steamer.
From
TJIPANAS
JAVA PORTS við MACASSAR.
TJILATJAP... KOBE and Y'HAMA.
at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Facife. The only line TJIMAHI....... to 3 in Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacific.
Bailings positively on schedule date.
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com-
panies, Quaea's Building,
Hongkong, 9th December, 1903.
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, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships~-6,000 Tons~~10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).
R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000 Tons...
11
"ATHENIAN”.
*
24
"EMPRESS OF INDIA" "TARTAR"
******** 3,882
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... 6,000
31
4,425 "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 "EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000 "EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "ATHENIAN"..........
#
+
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..... 3882... "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, toth February. WEDNESDAY, 24th February. WEDNESDAY, 9th March. ..... WEDNESDAY, 30th March.. ............ WEDNESDAY, 20th April. WEDNESDAY, 27th April. WEDNESDAY, 17th May.
THE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-scrow Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.D.) 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 Coutinent 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, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and | Japan Governments.
The attractive features of the Gompany's route embrace its PALATIAL 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, Kates of Passage; &c., apply to Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Street,
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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. 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.
STEAMERS.
ARAGONIA
Forst ****
NURNBERG **
Jaburg
SAVOIA
Deinat
AMBRIA+" Duckstein ads WURZBURG.
v. Binzer..................
ALESIA...................
Schönfeldt zssa,
NUBIA BERAGAYRA
von Hoffm
DESTINATIONS.
HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBÚRG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and HAMBURG,
$
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG,
(Calling at SINGAPORE), HAVRE and HAMBURG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOM
HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), NEW YORK VIA SUEZ.
For further Particulars, apply to
tongkong, 7th Décamber, 1908
·SAILING DATES..
Freight,
24th Dec,
25th Dec.
Freight. 1st January, Freight and
1904. roth january, 1904.
Expected on
or about
Will leave for
On or about
SHANGHAI, KOBE and January 12
THE
Entimations.
YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
No. 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 ontrance, 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.
Telephons: Works; No, 506; General, No. 876. Telegrams, “Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. L. and A¡ 3.0. (4th), Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
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.
January 10
Second half of December
УОКОНАМА.
S'PORE, JAVA PORTS and MACASSAR.
Second half of
December
Hongkong, 6th November, 1903.
· Do.
First half of January
Do.
First half of January
The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation fo a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherlands India Port on through Bills of Lading.
THE AGENTS, THE HOLLAND-CHINA, TRADING CO.
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For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 201.
Hongkong, 30th November, 1903.
ORIENTAL
Intimations.
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PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
C.
W
COSTUMES AND
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET, EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER,
CLARK
Between
Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road.
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
9640]
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.
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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,
GAS LIGHT.
Passengers THE INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT Freight, (23rd January, Freight and 1904. 5: Passengers. (6th February,
Freight. 1904. About end of 'December,
or beginning of January.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGLONG OFFICE,
No. 1. Queen's Bulldinga.
ARE SELLING THE ONLY CENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS
9540]
[5730
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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 66.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, zad July, 1900,
VICTORIA REGÄTTA.-.
TO-MORROW
(THURSDAY), 17th DECEMBER, 1903.
MANAGER.
NOTICE.
"THE COMMITTEE of the VICTORIA
RECREATION CLUB request the of FURTHER RAINFALL, on and after IT is hereby notified that in the ABSENCE Pleasure of the Company of the Ladies of MONDAY, the 21st instant, the SUPPLY of Hongkong, TO-MORROW, the 17th instant, at WATER will be TURNED on in the PUBLIC ;P.M., on Board the Sailing Ship "BRILLIANT MAINS during the following Hours only: which has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee as a Flagship by Captain G. COWLISHAW,
The LADIES' PRIZE will be presented by Miss BERKELEY immediately after the Race TO-MORROW, the 17th instant, at 3 30 PM.
Through the Courtesy of Mr. DIXON, the Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited, the "FAME" will leave Blake Pier at 12.30 P., and 1.15 P.M. to convey Visitors on Board the Flagship, leav ing the Flagship 10 minutes after the Last Race.
By kind Permission of Lt. Col. W. S. BIRD WOOD and Officers, the Band of the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry will perform.
The Secretary's Launch will leave Blake Pier at 12, Noon, sharp, to convey Rowing Mem- bers to the Flagship.
Admission to the Flagship (Gentlemen)
TICKETS for ADMISSION may be ob tained from the Steward, V.R.C.
HAROLD C. AUSTEN,
Acting Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 16th December, 1903.
REGATTA HOLIDAYS.
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'HE EXCHANGE BANKS will be
THE CLOSED for the Transaction of Public
Business at 1P.M., 'IO-MORROW, the 17th' instant.
Hongkong, 16th December, 1903
[14858
THE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
REGATTA HOLIDAYS.
ITANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for TT is hereby notified that FIRE INSUR- the transaction of Public Business at TO-MORROW, the 17th instant..
AR. LOWE Secretary
£74950
By Order,
Hongkong, 16th December, 1903, DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE.
ROSE VILLAS, BONHAM ROAD,...
Hongkong.
Chairman of Committee: THE BISHOP OF VICTORIA,
Superintendent:
Miss ED. SEIFTON, DA,
Assistant Superintendent; Miss M. I. HAWKER.
CHURCH of ENGLAND SCHOOL for
A the CHRISTIAN training and educa
tion of Girls of European and mixed parentage. Good accommodation. Large garden. Eng lish Matron.WRONG
FEES Boarders, 829 Scholar 33a month.
KRUSE & Co. For Prospectar ind furth
to the LADY SUPERI
CONNAUGHT HOUSES OF Hongkongy
month Day
In the City of Victoria helow. Caine Road
from 6 A.M to 10 AM
In Seymour Road, North side of Upper Richmond Road and South side of Mac- donnell Road from 8 AM to 9:15 AM. South side of Robinson Road; South side of Upper Richmond Road and in Conduit Road from 6 AM, to 8 A.M.
In Queen's Gardens from 6 A.M. to 7.15 A.M. In Peak Road above Queen's Gardens from
12.15 AM; to 8.15 AM.
In Peak Road below Queen's Gardens from
8.15 AM to 9.15. A.M.
In the Hill District -
From Peak to Victoria Gap from 6 AM, to
7.A.M.
From Victoria to District bounded by Planta tion Road from 7a..to 8:30 AM.
In Mount Gough District from 8.30 AM. to
9.15 AM
In Mount Kellett. District from 9.15 A.M, to
-11 AM, TAK
In Barker Road from 6 AM, to B A.M.
IC A.M.
In Magazine Gap District from 8 AM to
W. CHATHAM;
Water Authority. Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 15th December, 1903. [1503e
THE CATHOLIC UNION.RE
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5TH YEAR OF OUR: MAS TREE ENTERTAINMENTS
TO THE FOOR ́
Will you help to make 500 Children and Too Old People happy on CHRISTMAS DAY?
Come to the
BAZAAR OF TOYS
to be held in the Rooms of the CATHOLIC UNION, (adjacent to the R. G. Cathedral) on SATURDAY, roth instant, from 9-11 P.MA
The CHILDREN'S STALLS and the TEA ROOM will be Opened from 5 P.M
PRICES OF ADMISSION: Tickets for Adults 50 cents each.
(Entitled to a Xmas Souvenir Tickets for Children to cents each. (Call at the Children's Stall), Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.
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REEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
LIMITED
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375lbs, net $4.75 ex Factory, In Bags of 25obs, pet 82,86 ex Factory;
SHEWAN TOMES & CO General Manager.
Hongkong (5 August, 1003
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANGE ractising with: DA 1. JARATAY