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Shipping-Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1904.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO., LD.
JOIN'T SERVICES.
TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL'EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA
AND SUMATRA PORTS.
FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT. MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL.
FROM
Shipping-Steamres.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
AUSTRALIAN LINE.
REDUCTION IN PASSAGE RATES, From 1st January, 1904.
ALSO REDUCED FARES TO MANILA AND RETURN.
ST
TEAMERS fitted throughout with Electric Light, First Class Accommodation. Un- rivalled Table. Duly qualified Burgeon carried.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
OUTWARDS.
STEAMERS
Dur
"OOPACK"
On 31st March,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1904,
"JASON"
On 5th April.
"ACHILLES"
On toth April.
"ALCINOUS" "HYSON "
On 16th April.
On 17th April.
On 14th April.
Ca 1st May.
GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL.........
GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL... GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL. GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL....... GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL... GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL...... GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL......... GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL.........
"PROMETHEUS " "DEUCALION " " ULYSSES" "DARDANUS"
HOMEWARDS.
FOR
LONDON & ANTWERP
STEAMERS
"PAKLING",
"MACHAON"
*GENOA, MARSEILLES & L'POOL "IDOMENEUS"
LONDON & ANTWERP
LONDON & ANTWERP
LONDON & ANTWERP
*GENOA, MARSEILLES & L'POOL
"TELEMACHUS
" JASON " "ACHILLES"
* Taking Cargo for Liverpool at London Rates,
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
FOR
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and)
STEAMERS
all PACIFIC COAST PORTS, vid"HYSON " NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.)
On 7th May, On 13th May.
TO SAIL
Oo 29th March.
On 12th April.
On 14th April
On 26th April.
On 10th May,
On 20th May.
S.S. "PING SUEY" will leave Victoria, B.C., for Japan and Hongkong on 24th March.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, 28th March, 1904-
MESSAGERIES CANTONNAISES,
J. TREVOUX & CO.
HONGKONG-CANTON NIGHTLY
SERVICE.
HE Commodious Steamer
THE
"PAUL BEAU,"
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Captain Frangeul, leaves Hongkong for Canton at 9 P.M., on SUNDAYS, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, returning to Hongkong the following Days, leaving Canton at 5 P.M., taking Passengers and Cargo as usual.
The S.S. CHARLES HARDOUIN," Captain Nool, leaves Hongkong on MON- DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at the usual hour,
These Two Magnificent and Up-to-Date Steamers, are lighted with Electricity.
TO BAIL
On 19th April.
The Saloon is under European Supervision.
First Class European .$8.00 Second Class European...... 3.00 First Class Chinese............ 1,50 Second Class Chinese........ Deck ....
Ba
30
Street, Praya West.
J. LANDOLT, Agent,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS.
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NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.
CHINA
FOR
SHANGHAI and TIENTSIN
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Queen
For further Particulars, apply to
For Sale,
FOR SALE
INCA
`NCANDE- SCENT, Gasoline, Lamps of all descriptions from the best
makers.
Incandescent Mantle's, Chimneys, Globes, Sha- des, &c., for Gasoline and Gas Lamps at the most moderate prices.
Entimations
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH:
1, ICE HOUSE ROAD,
HONGKONG.
CABLE ADDRESS,-Telegraph, Hongkong
HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
SIGNALS
A: NEW CODE.
We have received from the Hongkong Observatory a new code of météorological
la which comes into force at Hongkong New Year's Day. They are the same as that present in use at Shanghai, and will jo holated on the mast, beside the time-ball a "Kowloon Point for the information of masters
..
THE leading English Newspaper in China of vessels leaving the port. They do not neces Also widely circulated in Japan, Cochin (sarily imply that bad weather is expected. The Lamps fixed' China, Ceylon, India and the Far East] siguals are as follows;—'
up for Buyers free of charge.
Naphtha of the best kind kept in stock.
TAI KHONG Đ.,
56, Lyndhurst Terrace. Hongkong, 17th November, 1903.
Intimations.
LEVY HERMANOS.
DIAMOND
MERCHANTS, JEWEI LERS AND WATCHMAKERS.
EASTMAN'S
KODAKS and FILMS. Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES." "OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS" guarantee given to every purchaser.
40, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Watson's Hallding.
jol
F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,
THE PHARMACY, Queen's Road Central. | SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904.
STEAM TO CANTON.
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HE New Twin Screw Steamers
Tons
Captain "KWONG CHOW"... 1,309...J. P. MARTIN. "KWONG TUNG"...1,238...H, W. WALKER. Leave Hongkong for Canton at 8.30 Every Evening (Saturday excepted).
STEAMERS.
TO SAIL.
THE
· SHANSI "'†
NINGPO and SHANGHAI
." TIENTSIN "
SWATOW and TIENTSIN
HANGCHOW".
OHIHLI "
29th March, at 4 p.m. 30th
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1st April, 7th Q
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COOKTOWN, CAIRNS,
TOWNS
VILLE, ARISHANE. SYDNEY
and
CHINGTU ***
8th April.
MELBOURNE ........
SHANGHAI...............................................
PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND,
Leave Catton for Hongkong about 5 o'clock
Every Evening (Sunday excepted).
There Fine New Steamers have unexcelled
* The Attention of Passengers as dire tre us the Superion Accommodation offered by these Accommodation for First Class Passengers and steamers, which are Guted throughout with Electric Light. Unrivalled table. qualified Surgeon 5-anted.
A duly are lit throughout by Electricity.
Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to all Yangtze and Northern China Port). For Freight
Passage, apply tec
Hongkung, 28th March. 1404
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS.
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Hongkong-Manila.
Highest Class, newest, fastest and most luxurious Steamers between Hongkong and Manila.-Saloos amidships-Electric Light--Perfect Cuisine-Surgeon and Stewardess carried. -All the most up-to-date arrangements for comfort of Passengers.
CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
Steamship.
Tans.
Captain.
PERLA.....
........ 1980
For
Sailing Dates.
RUBI.................. 2540 R. W. Almond ...MANILA (DIRECT)...THURSDAY, 31st March, at ZAFIRO.... 2540 R. Rodger....................... MANILA (DIRECT)... SATURDAY, 9th April, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, 28th March, 1904
4 P.M.
IO A.M.
Passage Fare-Single Journey..... $4 Mcals
..{Fach) I
The Company's Wharf is a Short Distance West of the Harbour Master's Office.
SHIU ON S.S. CO., LD., and YUEN ON S.S. CO., LD,
No. 8, Queen's Road West. Hongkong, 17th February, 1904.
TH
STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. (With liberty to call at Philippine Ports.) THE Steamship
"KENNEBEC," Captain Geo. R. Wallace, will be despatched as above on or about MONDAY, the 28th instant-
For Freight or further information, apply to
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Oriental Freight Department. Hongkong, 21st March, 1904 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
$317
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN,"
Captain Reach, will be despatched for the
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 29th instant,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
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at II A.M.
For Freight or Passage apply to
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 28th March, 1904.
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PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP CO. THE China and Manila STEAM.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
FOR
PORTLAND, OREGON,
OPERATING IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ORECON RAILROAD AND NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Steamship
Tous
Captain
"INDRAVELLI ". .....4,899.........................K. P. Craven
"INDRAPURA"......4,899.........J. T. Horne
"INDRASAMHA " ......5,197.........W. E. Craven ..................
To Sail April 24, 1904.
Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian and Daited States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information, communicate with or apply to
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HONGKONG.MAÇÃO LINE.
S.5. “WING CHAI," Captain-SAMUEL BELL SMITH.
DEP
ALLAN CAMERON, General Agent.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
'HE British Steamship
THE
"YING KING," Captain Ramsey, of 1,088 tons, Registered, is the nawet, fastest, and most luxuriously fur. nished steamer on the line sud is lighted throughout with Electricity, bot and cold water service. The cuisine is unexcelled.
EPARTURES from Hongkong, on Week Days, at 7.30 A.M.; on Excursion Sundays, at &.30 A.M.; from Maçao, Week Days at about 2 P.M. and Sundays about 7.30 P.M.
FARE-Week Days) 1st Class (including cabin and servant), $3; Return Ticket, $5.
Leaving Hongkong every MONDAY, and Class, $1; 3rd Class, 50 cents. Op Excursion Sundays, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Class WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY EVENING, Single Ticket, faj Return Ticket, 33. Return at 9 PM, and returning from Canton story Ticket'including Tiffin and Dinner either on Board or at Macao Hotel, $5. On Sundayı, $5 extra will be charged for each cabin with acchiusodations for two or more passengers.
WHARI-At the Western end of Wing Lok
Street
The Stékmerrans an Excursion Trip EVERY
following evening at 5 PM.
1st Class......$3.00 for Single journey. and
... 1.50 Meals....... 1.00 each.
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The steamer's wharf is at the Western and SUNDAY. It takes only 3 hours to reach of Wing Lok Strest,
MING ON & CO.,
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR KOBE (DIRECT). THE Company's Steamship
" PERLA," Captain A. H. Notley, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, 2gth instant, at 4 P.M.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers and is fitted with Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 28th March, 1904.
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COMPANY. LIMITED.
FOR MANILA,
HE Company's Steamship
THE
"LOONGSANG," Captain G. S. Weigall, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, at 4 P.M.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First Class Passengers, and is fitted through out with Electric Light, and carries a Doctor.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Managers. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904.
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RECULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,
VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to call at PHILIPPINE PORTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HʊngxonG.
1904.
"SAINT IRENE "
COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION
AGENTS,
16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,
SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS,
SOLE AGENTS FOR
ARTMANN RAHTJEN'S GENUINE
COMI TION RED HAND ND HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLERS PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, &c..
XC..
Sell Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL KHAM and
WHISKY, &C.
generally.
A daily newspaper with weekly edition published for despatch by the homeward mail The daily is recommended as more generally suitable, except for subscribers in Europe or
America.
A special feature is made of full and accur
ate reports of local occurrences, and ́of mat-
ters of general interest.
ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
The Hongkong Telegraph is the best
medium for advertising in China. It circulates
| largely among all classes of the community, is the largest daily newspaper and has a wider circulation than any journal in the Fa!
East.
Special attention given to effectively display.
ing advertisements,
The type used as
a standard for setting advertisements is similar to this, unless we are instructed to display the advertisement, when
any effective style of type will be adopted This standard runs exactly eight lines to the inon, and abeus eight works in the line.
ADVERTISE IENT RATES.
(per inch)
SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH
EVERY KIND OF HIPS STORES AND REQUISITES
One week....
One month
2.5
7.20
Two months
13.00
Three
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Six
+0
Twelve A
ALWAYS IN STOCK
AT
REASONABLE PRICES Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
OF
DENTISTRY.
DR. M. H. CHAUN,
27, DES VUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
Hongkong, and January, 1904.
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG,
(Lately Practising with Dr. L. SAKATA),
DENTIST,
No. 26, Connaught Road Central,
. 9th Febennes
TSU FAN
DENTIST.
No charge less than one dollar.
Discount allowed on-
37.50
3 Months Contracts......5 per cent
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
Notices of Births, Deaths, and Marriages [57 $1 each insertion in the Daily and Weekly.
CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS.
Special Rates for standing advertisements 156 can be ascertained from the Manager.
PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE.
Next to the Hongkong Dispensary, 50, Queen's Road, Central. Hongkong, 5th January, 1901.
AN APPEAL.
HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN TCONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that the will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuf and Collars renewed on old ones.
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing m dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.
The Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made Into Books for the Children of the Paar Schools. who are taught by the Sisters
Hangkang. 20.1 Aceil Pos
SAVARESSE'S SANDAL CAPSULES
Not made of Oslation, most efficacious, decanes |
absolutely pure English Oil.
Full directions. All Chemists. Insist on Savaresse's.
NOTICE.
THE
HE Public are hereby informed that no About
change has been made in the Rates of For Freight and further Information, apply | 'THM CENTS (za cis.) per Single Copy
19th April. they are warned against paying more than Subscription to the Hongkong Telegraph and
YUK ON S.S. CO., LD.,
to
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No. 216, Wing Lok Street. Hongkong, 9th March, 1904,
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DODWELL & Co., LIMITED, Agoats.
Hongkong, 26th March, 1964,
and Floor, No. 16, Victoria Street. Hongkong, 5th January, 1904,
THE MANAGER, Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 30th September, 1909.
Advertisements for the Daily should reach
the Hongkong Telegraph Office not later than noon of the day they are intended to appear.
Unless otherwise specified all advertisements will be repeated and charged for until counter.
manded.
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.
Job Printing of all descriptions undertaken.
PROGRAMMES,
PAMPHLETS,
CARDS.
CIRCULARS,
A cone point upwards indicates a typhoon to the North of the Colony.
A cone point upwards (and drum below in dicates a typhoon to the North-East of the Colony.
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A drum indicates a typhoon to the East of the Colony.
A cone point downwards and drum-below indicates a typhoon to the South-East of the Colony.
A cone point downwards indicates a typhoon to the South of the Colony.
A cone point downwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the South-West of the Colony,
A ball indicates a typhoon to the West of the Colony.
A cone point upwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the North-West of the Colony.
Red Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be more than 300 miles away from the
Colony
Black Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be less than 300 miles away from the Colony.
The above signals will, as heretofore, ba hoisted only when typhoons exist in such posi- tions or are moving in such directions that it sormation regarding them is considered to be of importance to the Colony or to shipping leav ing the harbour.
NIGHT SIGNALS.
Two lanterns hoisted vertically indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is expected to veer. .
Two lanterns holsted horizontally “indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is expected to back.
The signals are repeated on the flagstaff of the Godown Company at Kowloon, and also, by day only, at the Barbour Office and 'on" H M's Receiving Ship.
LOCAL STORM-WARNINGS..
The Colony itself is warned of:approaching typhoons by means of the Typhicon Gunplaced
at the food of the mast, which is fired whenever
a strong gals of wind is expected to bidw here.
NOTICE BOARDS.
Notice boards are
placed sti Joint Cable Companies' Office.
Ferry Company's Pier, Ité House Street, Blake Pier.
Post Office, Harbour Office,
Ferry Company's Pier, Kowloon, WEATHER FORECASTS and STORM- WARNINGS SIC exbibited on the above-boards
daily about 11 am, and also at other hours, day or night, whenever necessary. Informa tion of importance is also issued by “Express,” THE CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER is exhibited at the same places daily about noon. It contains observations made at Hongkong and at a number of stations in the Far East, together with Ramarkt, Weather. forecasts, and information regarding the arist- ance and movements of typhoons based thereon,
SPECIAL INQUIRIES,
Masters of vessels or their agents may whenever necessary, call at the Telegraph Company's Office in Connaught Road send telegrams to the Observatory special information without charge. EXPRESSES.
inquiries may also be sent from the Police Station at Kowloon Point which is with the Observatory by telephone.
All Job printing is done under European supervision, well turned out, free from errors, and remarkably cheap st
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
:
THE LAW OF STORMS,"
Further information concerni
to be expected while signals are sailing directions, ais given
Estimates given for all classes of work on Storms in the Eastern Sess,” application to
ng, for
Such
THE MANAGER, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH CO., LD
Alling Director
1, Toe House Road,
Hongkong
Hongkong, Observatory, sädi