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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1903.
U.S. MAIL LINES,
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S, CO., TOYO KISEN KÄISHA..
TAKING PASSENGERS AND GARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:
"KOREA'
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. ...................................U,276 Gross Tons...SUNDAY, 27th December, at 9 AM.
"GAELIU"... 4,205
"HONGKONG MARU6,307
"OHINA"
"DORIC".
+4
13
+
4.784
NIPPON MARU" 6,307
"SIBERIA"
" COPTIC "
.i1,284
.............. 4:352 "AMERICA MARU"... 6,307.
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...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 Noon. ...WEDNESDAY, 2nd March, at Noon.
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th. 28th, 1902; 10 days, 15 hours.
THE M. Company Scan All be despatched for SAN FRAN CISCO, vra SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, ÎNLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on SUNDAY, the 27th instant at 9 A. M., taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point 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 frorn San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC,CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RID 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 located 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, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan.
Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohania 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.
Beuthern Route; passengers enjoy outdoors throughout; deck bathing. The call at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacifio. The only line to San Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacifio.
Sailings positively on schedule date.
For farther information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Cuni
panics, Queen's Building,
Hongkong, 24th 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 Top-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION)
R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000 Tons............ WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904.
"ATHENIAN 3,88z ............ WEDNESDAY, 27th January. "EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "TARTAR"
********** 4,425
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"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 "EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"
"ATHENIAN".
... 6,000 ....... 3,882
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
13
10
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WEDNESDAY, 10th February. WEDNESDAY, 24th February,
WEDNESDAY, 9th March.
WEDNESDAY, 30th March.
WEDNESDAY, 20th April.
WEDNESDAY, 27th April.:
WEDNESDAY, 11th May.
HE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the THE
famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in iz DAYS, ("TÁRTAR" 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,
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.
...Captain H. D. Jones.
S.S. "HONAM."
POW..."
2,363 tons, 2,338 13
16
G. F. Morrison, K.N,K.
T
"FATSH N,"
.........2,260
15
A. W. Dixon.
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C. V. liye.
J. J. Lossius,
"HANKOW" 373 "
"KINSHAN".........2,860
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Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 AM (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 P.M. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from Canton to Hongkong daily at 8 AM, and 5 P...(Sunday excepted). These steamer, 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 MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD.
HONGKONG-MACAO LIN...
3.S. "HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons,...Captain W. E. Clarke.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 PM. Sunday
Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.. J'excepted.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S.LUNGSHAN 219 lons, ....Captain T. Hamlin.
This steamet leaves Canion for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 AM.; and leaves Macao -for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7-30 A.M,
JOINT SERVICEF THE H.K, C and MacAS STEAMBOAT Co., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD,, AND THE Indo-China STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
S.S. "SAINAM, 583 tons.........Captain B. Branch.
"NANNING,50
TAK HING,” .......18
#
15
C. Butchart. R. 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, Bauk Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hotel
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Hongkong, 7th November, 1993.
ORIENTAL COSTUMES AND
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD
1357e
£ntimations.
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.'
C. W. CLARK,
Between Queen PHOTO
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
3
Road and Des Vœux Road.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
11:
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 Furnished. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests.
For Terms, apply to Hongkong, ist November, 1902:
THE MANAGER.
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INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers THE
to 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, 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 infurmation, Maps, Guide Books, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.
Pedder's Strict,
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE.
LLOYD.
NORDDEUTSCHER
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
STEAMERS, NURNBERG
Jaburgeser,
SAVOIA
AMBRIA
Deinat....
Dackstein
WURZBURG
Av. Binzer ante
ALESIA
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE). HAVRE and HAMBURG, (Calling at Singapore and Coloмno), HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG,
Schönfeldt.................... (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO),
NUBIA uzi
von HoffITION,
NEW YORK
VIA SUEZ.
For further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong: 23rd December, 1903,
HONGKONG.
SAILING DATES.
1904.
30th Dec. Freight, toth January, Freight and Passengers: 15th January, Freight.
1904. (28th January,} Freight and 1904. Passengers.
Freight About end of December, or A beginning of January.
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6th February, 1904
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,.
HONGKONG OFFICE, **
No. 1, Queen's Balldings..
The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for
Dr. AUER VON WELSBACH Co.,
VIENNA,
gan Intimations.
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, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Wator on blooks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 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. 508; General, No. 376. Telegram3, "Dock, Yokohama," Codea A. I. and A. B, C. (4th), Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
[573€
:
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, 1903.
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAR, near the TEAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongrong, 2nd July, 1900,
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
N accordance with the Provisions of Ordi- EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business TO-MORROW and SATUR- DAY, the 25th and 26th instant, respectively.
Hongkong, 24th December, 1993. [15340
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
INFORMATION has been received from
THE
MANAGER:
HE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE
AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY And Night.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
PRIVATE LINES, By Arrangement.
the Military Authorities that GUN EXCHANGE LINES, $100 Per Annum. PRACTICE will take place from Stone- cuiters Island (West and East Batteries) in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 600 ta 4,000 yards, on the 1st January, 1904.
If the weather is unfavourable on this date, practice will take place on the 2nd of January, Practice will commence at 9 AM and end about 11 A.M., if the Range is clear.
By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 19th December, 1903. (15290
F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS. COAL AND PROVISION MER-
INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS
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.,
954c)
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
2 THE FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
OF HONGKONG.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,
is hereby notified that FIRE INSUR-
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
IANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the In Casks of 3753ba. net $4.75 ex Factory. transaction of Public Business TO-MORROW In Bags of 250lbs. net,$2,85 ex Factory. and SATURDAY, the 25th and 26th instant respectively.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary Hongkong, 24th December, 1903. 15430 GRAND CHARITABLE BAZAAR
IN AID OF THE MA BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION under the charge of the CANOSSIAN SISTERS OF CHARITY, EST MAÇAO,
on the WH 26TH and 17TH DECEMBER 1903, to be held at the PUBLIC GARDENS, SAN FRANCISCO, (PRAIA GRANDE),
...
Admission Free, from 3 to 5. P.M. Tickets of admission for the evening, with
the right to a souveniti, dayak51.00 Tickets of admission without souvenir das Tickets of admission without souvenir (for
children)...
2020 TICKETS on Sale at the Hotels, on Board Steamers and at the Public Gardens Gate,
Macao, agrd December, 1993.
185430
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Gangbang, 15th August, 1903
DE
EUTSCHE WEINGESELLSCHAFT
DUHR & CO., COELN.
STOCK ON HAND OF
AND GENERAL COMMISSION
AGENTS,
16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL', HONGKONG
SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR ' ALTARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
HRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOK LAUNCHES
&C.
.
Sole 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
REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.
LEVY HERMANOS.
(38
AHRBLEICHART, a red Ahr Wine at $18.50DLERS AND WATCHMAKERS,
{{AMOND`.MERCHANTS, JEWEL
'GRAACHER, Moselle..
........... at Si6.5is LAUBENHEIMER, Hock at $15.00
All per Case of 24 Quarts. Price Reductions for Larger Orders.
GROSSMANN & CO..
EASTMAN'S
KODAKS and FILMS. Sola Agents for “ OMEGA": WATCHES.” Hongkong, 16th October: 1903, 91 [12596 |" OMEGA " is the best, "THREE YEARS"
TUBORG BEER.
A FIRST Class FILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals.
PRICE Sia5o per case of 48 bottles (quarts) or 6 dor, pints
Special Prices for Quantities.
Sola Agents
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, Toth January, 190$ (5934
101
NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.
N.B. A special charge is made for lines f
more than average length.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES CRIPTION IN STOCK.
INCLUDING:
BATTERIES,
CHEMICALS, EL
INSULATORS,
LECTRIC BELIN
LK IGHTNING CONDUCTORS, SWITCHES,
TELEPHONES,
WIRE,
TIRE, C
PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATION' Erected and kept in order.
Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical work.
Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Ports to fil up Installations if required.
guarantee given to every purchaser. 20, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Watson's Ballding. NOTE ADDRESS:-2, ICE HOUSE ROATTM
DENTISTRY:
SUL SANG
Lately Practising with Dr. J. SAKATA)
No pá, Cinnaught Road Centran Hongkong eth February 1909.
For full Particulars, &c., &c., Apply to
W.STUART HARRISON, 'A.M. INST. GI..
Hear
2nd April