THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. “TUESDA
Mails.
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.
.................11,276 Gròss Tons...SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon.
4,205
"KOREA!
"GARLIC"
17
"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307
#
"UHINA "
5,060
+1
"DORIC "
4.784
"NIPPON MARU
6,307
' SIBERIA"
....11,284
#
"COPTIC "
**** 4,352
JI
* AMERICA MARU
410
6,307
**
...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon. ...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 Noos. ...WEDNESDAY, 2nd March, at Noon, Record Trip Yokohama San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th 18th, 1992; 10 days, 15 hours,
L P. M. Company's Steamship "KOREA" will be despatched for SAN FRAN.
CISCO
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO. HAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, the 26th instant. at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route.
Through Pasuge Tickets granted to England, France aud Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamen, 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 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 anti, RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.
Special rates (First-class only) to Europeau l'oints, are granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Miliary, 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 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, andi 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 Kailway, to #7 vana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Gunpanies' and connecting Steamers.
FEATURES OF THIS LINE.
The largest and steadiest passenger ships on the Pacific.
Southern Roite; passengers anjoy out-doors throughout; deck bathing
The call
at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only line
to 8.n Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacific.
Sailings positively on schedule date.
For further laformation as to Passage and Freight, apply. to the Agency of the Com
J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent
Hongkong, 18th December, 1903.
fi
phies, Queen's Building.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
SAFETY.
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, vià CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
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(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.)
"EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamskips--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power--Speed 19 Knots.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),
K.M.S. "EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000 Tons...........
"ATHENIAN"
3,882 "EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "TARTAR"
**serati 4,425
11
al
+1
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN", 5,000 "EMPRESS OF CHINA". 6,000
31
1
"EMPRESS OF INDIA”,
... 6,000
"ATHENIAN"... 3,882 "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
73
WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February. WEDNESDAY, 24th February,
WEDNESDAY, 9th March.
WEDNESDAY, 30th March.
WEDNESDAY, zoth April,
.......WEDNESDAY, 27th April.
WEDNESDAY, 11th May,
Shipping Steamers.
DECEMBER 22, 1903.
HONGKONG, CANTON MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS:
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO
STEAMBOAT CO, LTD, "AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION
COMPANY, GETDAS
S.S. "HONAM" "POWAN,"
HONGKONG CANTON LINE.
363 tons,Captain H. D. Jones."
"FATSHAN,"2,200
"HANKOW 3,973
"KINSHAN,"1860
**
G. F. Morrison, K.N.R.
A. W. Dixon.
»
•*. C. V. Eloyd). Juj. Lassius.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8.A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at 5:30 PM. (Saturday excepted), *\s, a
Entinations
THE 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, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft.; bottom 45.6 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 8 hours.
THESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of
and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
Captains and Engineer is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Dock
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8. A.M. and § P.M. (junday excopted). These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and lastest on the Rivering | Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation.
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND ́MÁCA” STEAMBOAT CO, LTD.
HONGKONG-MACẠO LINJ.
S.5. "HEUNGSHAN," ......1,998 tons......Captain W. E. Clarke.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 P.M.) Sunday
Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M. excepted.
CANTON-MAÇÃO 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.
il -
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C, AND MACAU STEAMBOar Co., Ltd., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, Ltd., and the INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD: CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
S.S. SAINAM,“
"NANNING,". 31
"
11
........588 tons,.......................Captain B. Branch,
C. Butchart. "TAK HING," 618
K. D. Thomas. 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— ·
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
COSTUMES AND
Intimations.
13570 ::
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 DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
964e]
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 Furnishod. Ifydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests.
4
for Terms, apply to Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.
THE MANAGER.
[13390
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 uang Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessela 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 ou 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. 976. Telegrams, Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. I, and A. B. Ø. (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
I5736
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, and July, 1900.
OWNERS of HOUSES situated in the
Western Division of the City of Victoria who have not had their Premises LIMEWASH-
MANAGER.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ED and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, THE Undersigned have received instructions
are reminded that the period during which this work should be FINISHED ends on the 31st day of December, 1903, and the Sanitary Board being convinced of the necessity of cleanliness in its efforts to stamp out Plague, is deter- mined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named date.
By Order of the Board,
G. A. WOODCOCK,
Secretary.
Note: The Western Division of the City lies to the West Tank Lane and Cleverly Street. Sanitary Board Office,
rst December, 1903.
[1450€
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will take place from Stone. cutters Island (West and East Batteries) in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 600 to 4,000 yards, on the 1st January, 1904.
If the weather is unfavourable on this date, practice will take place on the and of January Practice will commence at 9 AM. and end about II A.M., if the Range is clear.
By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 19th December, 1903 [152
F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS; SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,
INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT. 16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,
THE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famons INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.G.) 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 de PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the GANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOỨT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, THE 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 sil principal points and AROUND THE WORLD, Retum 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 Company'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 inurmation, Maps, Guide Books, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
Hongkong, 18 September, 1903
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Pedder's Streti.
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.
LLOYD.
NORDDEUTSCHER
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 CENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co...
954C]
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
COMPANY,
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT [z MADAM FLINT & CO.
OSTASIATISCHER PRACHTDAMPFER DIENST, (Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, CopenhaGEN, LISION, OPITO, London, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENDA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
STEAMERS..
ARAGONIA
Forst...
NURNBERG
A faburg...
SAVJIA.
Deinst "AMBRIA *Duckstein
WURZBURG
v. Binzerinn
VALESIA... Schönfeldt NUBIA
Von Hoff
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. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE 2nd, HAMBURG.
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE, HAMBURG, (Calling at StwGAPORE and COLOMBO).
"NEW YORK.:
Vid SUEL
*For further Particulars, apply to
Hough
December, 1901
SAILING DATES.
24th Dec. Freight.
25th Dec.
Freight 1st January, Freight and 1904. Passengers.
10th January, Freight,
1904
DRESSMAKERS
AND
MILLINERS,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
SMART READY-MADE
LIMITED..
PORTLAND CEMENT.:
DEUTS
HONGKONG, SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR TJARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW
(WEDNESDAY), the 23rd December, 1903,
at II A.M., at their
SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, The Steam-launch "ON HING,"
Now lying at YAUMATI, opposite Messrs. Mit- sui Bussan Kaisha's Coal. Godowns, Built of Teakwood.. Length,
Breadth,
Engines,
tos feet.
.... 18
12 feet by 24 feet. Boiler, 88 by 9 The planks on deck have been taken off and Are stored on board. She has 3.Anchors and Chains and everything in the Engine Room is complete.
Inspecting orders can be obtained at the office of the Undersigned.
TERMSAs usual.
...
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 22nd December, 1903) - [1515e
XMAS!
XMAS!
THE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, (WEDNESDAY); the 23rd December, 1903,
TO-MORROW:
(with an Interval from 1 P.M. to 2.39 P.M.) commencing at 12 o'clock Noon,
at his SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET, A LARGE VARIETY OF FANCY GOODS
STATU-
Compris DOUES ETTES, CLOCKS, CENTRE PIECES,
ART BRONZES,
INKSTANDS, LEATHER WARE, GLASS WARE, VASES, FLOWER, STANDS; MIRRORS, PHOTO FRAMES, BARO-- METERS, &c. &c.
K ALSO A Quantity of TOYS, TERMS:-Cash on delivery,
HCOMPOSITION RED HAND December,
XC..
&C.
BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,
க
Sele Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM. and
P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &c.
EVERY KIND OF. SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT
REASONABLE PRICES, Hongkong, 15th December, 1903, -,-*- 138 LEVY HERMANOS.
DIAMO
IAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWEL
··LERS AND WATCHMAKERS,
·FASTHAN'SÄ JA Sole Agents for "OMEGA WATCHES."
KODAKS and FILMS. AD
OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS!
guarantee given to every purchaser.
40, QUEENS ROAD;":
Wanante Building:
119
10%
In Casks of 375bs. net $4.75 ex Factory. In Bags of agolbs, net $2,85 ex Factory,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong 5th August, 1003)
EUTSCHE WEINGESELLSCHAFT
DUHR & CO. COELN. STOCK ON HAND OF AHRBLEICHART, a red Ahr Wine at $18.50 WINTER COSTUMES LAUBENHEIMER, Hock at $15.00
GRAACHER, Moselle
at $16.50,
All per Case of 24 Quarts. N Price Reductions for Larger Orders.
GROSSMANN & CO." Hongkong, 16th October, 1903. [izsge
TUBORG BEER.
OF THE Y
(23rd January Freight and NEW FASHIONABLE
1904.
Passengers
(6th February,? Freight..
2. 1904.
About end of Décember, or beginning of January.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
No, ti Queen's Build:
MATERIAL
NAVOGUE IN
aard November, 1903.
FIRST Class PILSENER BEER
A guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid,
and any other Chemicals..
PRICE SIGso per case of 18 bottles (quarts) or 5 dos, pintaZEANS 4 Car Special Prices for Quantities, blyny
SIKHSSEN & CO.:
Hongkong, toth
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG, Lately Practising with Dr. 1. SAKATA),
DENTIST No, 26, Connaught Rod Central
THE HONGKONG STUDIO,
HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER, 41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, AL
TOP FLOOR.''
and ENLAR. GING and COPYING in sil Sizes, C LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS ON HAND
PORTRAITS, GROUPs a
LA PRICE VERY Hongkong1th September
On View from TUESDAY, P.M, the 22nd
CEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, zand December, 3903.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
(15208
THE Undersigned has received instructions
to tell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
O-MORROW
(WEDNESDAY), the 23rd December,
commercing at 4 PM
at his SALES ROOMS, DUBDELL STREET, SURMONE A QUANTITY OY" Patho CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERIES AND JAPANESE CUT. VELVET PICTURES.
TERMSAS customary, ENG
GEO, P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 19th December, 1903 [15280
Insurance
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
» COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
THE
HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at: CURRENT RATES, ARSENANGA ALADDI
SIEMSSEN & Con Hongkong, 18th May, 1804 Azhagen
MEE CHEUNG.
PHOTOGRAPHER,
TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, IN
Ice-House Rond, B
TS now in a position, in his New and Com
modials Premises, to eclipse, as heretofore, ALL PHOTO
CART PRACTICED In the Colony
it of the Far East:
GRO