Mails.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1904.
› ACIFIC 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.
י
"KOREA "GAELIC " "CHINA "
1,205 5,060
20
"DORIO".
4.784
16
11,284
"SIBERIA
"COPTIO"
.......: 1,270 Gross Tons... THURSDAY, 10th March, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 19th March, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 5th April, at Noon. ...THURSDAY, 14th April, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 30th April, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 7th May, at Noon,
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.5. "KOREA," 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1992; 10 days, 15 hours.
108 P. M. Company's Steamship “KOREA" will be despatched for SAN FRAN. CISCO. via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the toth March, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point
in route,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germiony 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 Rates from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC,CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RJÖ GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- Walse the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY oo payment of £4 in addition to the recular 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 Pusts, 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 in 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 land 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 and fastest passenger ships on the Pacific.
Southern Route; passengers enjoy oat-doors throughout, dook bathing. The call
at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only hug
to 8 Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacific.
Sailings positively on schedule date.
For further Information as to Passaram Freight, apts to the Agency of the Com panies, Queen's Building.
Hongkong, 24th February, 1904,
E W. TILDEN, Agent.
t
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
LE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN ANDEUROPE, via CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. (CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.)
SAFETY.
SPEED.
PUNCTUALITY. SAVING 3 TO 7 DAYS ACROSS THE PACIFIC. "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--5,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed ru Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.--(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). K.M S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 Tons....... WEDNESDAY, 9th March,
"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 23rd March. "ATHENIAN ".
WEDNESDAY, 6th April. WEDNESDAY, 20th April. 4,425 ............ WEDNESDAY, 4th May
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3,882
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"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "TARTAR"
Hongkong to London, 1st Class...........?ni St. Lawrence (fo. Vid New York £62. Hongkong to Londor, Intermediate on
Steamers, and est Class Rail......
£40.
Laz. HR magnificent Twin-screw "EMPRESS" Steamships pass through the taranus
CULVER (B.O.) in 12 DAYS, and make connection with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE.
Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (First class only) grauted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of Chinese and pazese Governments.
TINLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the age TOKOHAMA TO VAN
For further information, Maps, Quales, Haod flooks, Hates of Freight and Passage, apply to
toogkung, 24th February, no a
DE GROWS, General Agent, 9, Pedder's Street.
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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
(Taking Cargo at through Rates ID 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
STEAMERS.
SITHONIA
Hildebrandt
BAMBERG
Miltzlaf
SAMBIA..
Lüning.....
ABESSINIA
Filler SUEVIA....
SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
Shipping-Steamers.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND
WEST RIVER STEAMERS. ·
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇÃO
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,' LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE
...2,363 tons..........Captats 13. 17. Jones. ........2,135
5.5.HONAM,“
It
"POWAND
14
"FATSHAN," ...... 2,200
«
11
12
"HANKOW" 3.073 "KINSHAN........2,865
M
G. F. Morrison, R.N.K.
A. A. APN n.
C. V Leave.
18
J. J. Lossius.
Depatures from HONGKONG in CANTON daily at 8 A.81. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 P.M. andy PM. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from CANTON IG HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M., 2.30. P.M. and 5.30 P.M. (Gunday excepted).
antimations.
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.
THE
These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the Rivering Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation,
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. LTD. 11ONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
.S.S. HEUNGSHAN," 1.998 tons,....Captura W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macau on week days at z P.M. and on Sundays at 13.30 P.M. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
5.5. "LUNGSHAN," .........219 tons, Caplan 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. and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd., The China Naviga- TION COMPANY, LTD., and the Indo-China Stram N wigation Company, Ltu.
CANTON-WUCHOW LINE,
S.S.SAINAM,”. ......$88 Lons.........Captam H. Branch.
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12
C. Butchart. K. D. Thomas.
"NANNING,"569 "TAK HING," .........13 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., L.D.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the rongkong Hotel
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD,
Hongkong, 25th January, 1904.
ORIENTAL
Éntimations.
113
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND
COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
C. W.
EUROPEAN
CLARK,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
Between Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road,
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,
COSTUMES AND
FANCY DRAPERIES
WORK
FURNISHED.
GUARANTEED TO HE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
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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
UP
THE
P TO DATE SHORTHAND
has reached Hongkong, where a Permanent Studio has been opened near the GP O. and WAIRINS, LTD, Queen's Road Central.
1ST LESSON write any Word.
4TH LESSON write 40 Words a Minute. ITH LESSON write 120 Words a Minute. 1 LESSONS to Completion of Full Course.
TERMS: $50, or by instalments. No Books TO BUY, or other Payments in make.
May be learned in One Month; the very Dullest in 12 Weeks.
OUR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS OFTEN ASKED ON THE "UP-TO-DATE SHORTHAND.” Can it be learned as well by post as at N
your Studio?......
... YES. Can a person of ordinary intellect master
it in six weeks?
...YES.: The full course to completion and fast
writing in six weeks? ...
YES.
Do you examine us on each lesson?
Personally or by post?
Is it easy to learn and to read?.
1
+
YES. ...YES.
Is it accepted by Government Offices the
world over? ..
THE MANAGER.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
NFORMATION has been received from
INFO
the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out from Eagle's Nest Hills, South-East of Tai Po Road (s miles), in a direction due North, against the Southern Slope of Needle Hill to the North- West of that road (7 miles) on the 4th March, 1904, between the hours of 8 A.M. and 2 P.M.
If the Weather is unfavourable on the above date, Practice will take place on the 5th March, during the same hours. By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 29th February, 1904. (301
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60,5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 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 Duck- 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 af 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 than of any port in the world.
Telephone: Works, No. 508; General, No. 376. Telegrama, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. L. and A. B. O, (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
HOTEL
(G
CRAIGIEBURN,
Plunket's Gap, the PEAK, near the Tram Terminus, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY
TH
MANAGER.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE.
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE FASTER TERM begins THURSDAY,
HOLDERS in the above Company, will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, Pedder's Street, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of MARCH, 1934, at 12 o'clock (NOON) to receive a State- ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1993, and the Report of the General Managers and to elect a Consaling Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th February to the 5th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 9th February, 1904.
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HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF
AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 2, Con- naught Road, at 12.19 P.M., on THURSDAY, the Toth MARCHI, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1903.
(287
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 10th MARCH, both days inclusive.
R. J. MACGOWAN, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 25th February, 1904.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that, on and after This Date, they can obtain
SH
SCRIP CERTIFICATES för SHARES of the NEW ISSUE in EXCHANGE for HONG. KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK RECEIPTS on Application at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the Company, Nos. 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, oogkong, 15th February, 1994. (257
WANTED.
A Good English necessary.
LADY is required to act as SECRETARY, One with Capital can have the Management after One Month's Training. Sure and Large Income.
Address :-
"5, and T.," Clo Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ld: Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
LEVY HERMANOS: Pos
VAMONI MERCHANTS,
JEWEL
LEKS AND WATCHMAKERS.
EASTMAN'S
KODAKS and FILMS.
...YES. Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES! OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS"
vuarantee given to every purchaser.
Do you give a certificate of competency
on completion? ...
www
1
YES. Do you supply a lesson book to each pupil and show the date each lesson is given?...
... YES. Then this is proof of the pupil's progress; and before receiving the 12th lesson
**
I must write zo words a minute? ...YES.. Shall I be competent to write a shorthand
letter and make notes?
HONGKONG.
Borck at
Gronmeyer......
HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and Colombo) HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANC). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO)
SAILING DATES.
1st March.
17th March.
25th March.
5th April. rgh April,
3rd May,
Freight.
Freight
Freight.
Freight,
Freight.
Freight.
...YES.
At the third lesson within one week? ...YES.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
No. 1, Queen's Rulldings.
ARTEMISIA
For further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 23rd February, 1904.
GO TO THE
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KOWLOON HOTEL,
KOWLOON.
JAW OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manage.
The pupits take as long as they like between
'501
4. QUEENS ROAD,
Watson's Building.
THE HONGKONG STUDIO,
HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER,
41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, TOP FLOOR.
the lessons; they mail for the then come PORTRAITS, GROUPS, and ENLAR (or send if a Postal Pupil) for the next.
PRINCIPAL:
WARWICK PEELE,
(late Special Reporter, British Houses Lords, Commons and High Courts).
Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM'
OF
DENTISTRY.
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DR. M. H. CHAUNA KA
27, D38, VUX ROAD GENTRAL, HONGKONG, From the University of Pennsylvania, USA71
Hongkong, and January, 1906.
GING and COPYING in all Sizes.
LARGE SELEction of VIEWS ALWAYS.
ON HAND.
PRICE VERY MODERATE.
Hongkong, 15th September, 1905. TSU FAN
DENTIST.
WANTED.
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JOSITION 2a NURSE or TRAVELLING COMPANION to Lady or Children. Return Passage required, if Travelling,
Apply to-
No. 267, C/o The R.K. Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 18th February, 1904.
Go
WANTED.
1367
"OOD CLERK Wanted, European or
other. Apply to-
ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. Hongkong, toth February, 1904,
WANTED.
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SITUATION by a YOUNG EUROPEAN
with Bank Experience and a Good Knowledge of English, French and Spanish Languages.
Apply to-
"X.Y.Z.," Clo This Paper.
¿1200
Hongkong, 1st February, 1904
TUBORG BEER.
[[
A
guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid,
RĪCE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE..
FIRST Class PILSENER BEER
and any other Chemicals, e
FRICK SIQ50 per case of 48 bottles (quarie) or 6 doz. pints. A wrea
4/40Special Prices for Quantities.
Solat Agents:
3rd March.
GEO. H. BATESON WRIGHT. Hongkong, 27th February, 1904. [297
THE TRYPOGRAPH DUPLICATOR (ZUCCATOR'S Patent).
IEW MODEL with IMPROVED SLATE
NERED PRINTING SURFACE.
5,000 Copies direct from original in BLACK or
any other Colours.
Largely used in H.M. Government Offices.
WILL STAND ANY CLIMATE.
ORIGINAL,
BEST,
CHEAPEST,
AND
MOST RELIABLE COPYING APPARATUS. For full particulars, Price Lista, Samples of Rubber Stamps, &04 &C.
Apply to
JACK E ELLIS, 174, Queen's Road Central, 1st Floor. Sole Agent for E. M. RICHFORD in China. Hongkong, 27th February, 1904. [1:4
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT,
In Casks of 375lbs. net $4.75 ex Factory,, In Bags of 250lbs. net $2,86 ex Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & COL General Managers, Hongkong, 15th August, 100g.
D
F. BLACKHEAD & CO. SHIPCHANDLERS, SAILMAKER COAL AND PROVISION MER CHANTS, NAVAL ¿CONTRACTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,
16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGLONG, SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS,
SOLE AGENTS FOR HCOMPOSITION RED HA
ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
BRAND. HARTMANN'S GREY · PAIN."
DAIMLER'S PATENT, MOTOR. LAUNCHES, &C..
&c.,
&c.
Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM and
......
P. & 1. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH
WHISKY, &C... EVERY KIND OF SHIPS STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK
AT
REASONABLE PRICE Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.
MEE CHEUNG, PHOTOGRAPHER;"
TOP FLOOR OF ICE HOUSE, IN In-House Ronde
TS now in a position, in his New and Com
medians Premises, to eclipse, as heretofore, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED la the Colony or in any part of the Far East.
GROUPS AND VIEWS a speciality Tanglang, and SentemhogyTAR UNA
DENTISTRY
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