Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY JANUARY 6 1908.
Nutimation.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
:FOR
STEAMERS
TO BAIL
NAPLES, GENDA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN
"PRINZ KITEL Friedrich"Į WEDNESDAY,
Capt. E. Malchow
Noon, with Jan, 1908.
i
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBEĮ " Prinz Heinrich "
and YOKOHAMA .......
Capt. Groach........
About WEDNESDAY, 15th Jan., 19.8.
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS.
BANE, SYDNEY, and MEL BOURNE ............ZARZTRAM
"PRINZ VALDEMAR
Capt. W. von Senden
THURSDAY,
Noos, Joth Jan, 1908.
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 05 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 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.
THESE
HESE DOCK" are conveniently situated in Yokuhuna barbour, and the attention of Captaior and Engineers' is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking vod repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
Fi
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 Vemels in or out of the bay. The floating derick is capable of lifting 35 tona.
7,
APLUCKY LADY
EXCITING ADVENTURES WITH A LEOPARD,
A village on the Lehra Estate, near Brid menynoj in the Gorakhpur district of lodia, was recently the scene of an excling feopard
⠀⠀ About nine o'clock in the morning, a fargo leopard, attacked and badly mauled three women and two men, and afterwards look. eluke in a house in which there were several women and children. A party consisting of Miss Howard and Mis. O zok, Mr. Staros and M, Billinghurst were shooting near, and quickly learnt the story of the leopard. The pany burried over to the house occupied by the animat which had several rooms around a small central court-yard, and, having seen the women and children safe, behind a barri- Cads in one of the room, opened the thatched rouf and saw the leopard couching in a corner,
Owing to the sense darkness laihe room be low both he shows fired at him missed, and bound. ng out the leopard tried to spring on to the slop ing thatch roof, but slipped and fell back before the awkward position of the sportsmen a'lowed them to shoot. Escaping into another rooms, he was seen through another hole in the thatch
ntimations.
THE INSTITUTION OF
WOWWAND SATHBUILDERS OP
HONGKONG.
THE ANNUAL DANCE will be held Lathe Cuty Hall of FRIDAY, the cloth inst.” – Members who have not yet received tickets may obtain same from the Secretary: It is requested that list of guests, be forwarded, a 1000 as possible.
Hongkong, 4th January, 1008
NOTICE:
AT a Special Meeting of the Canton A River BRIDOR COMPANY, LIMITED, held at its Head Office, at Canton, on the asth November, 1907, it was unanimously, resolved that the Company be forthwith wound up.
against the L'ompany must be sent in to thè The Public is hereby notified that all Claims omnces of the Company, at Canton, or to the undersigned on or before the 13th Januáry, 1908, after which date no further claim, will, be considered by the Company,
Dated this joik_Decembar, 1907,
to be Junning round, and evidently furiously angry. Suddenly he sprang on to a corobin, 1126] Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Ligsters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge and tried to escape through the hole in the rool,
-Miss-Bisie Howard, niece of Mr. J. J. Hold GREEN Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises”
sworth, proprietor of the estates, most plackily Teaders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be faced him and shot, wounding him in the back. Mr. Hillinghurst cautiously entered the rocin guaranteed.
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Telephone: Nos. 876, 106, or 681.
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S. W. TSO, No. 28, Des Voeux oad Central,
Hongkong,
Solicitor for karu
k
THE CANTON RIVER BRIDOR 23: COMPANY, LinITED.
ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
LIMITED
PORTLAND CEMENT.
Sex Pictory.
'n Bags of ago Bs. Get $800 per Dig ́ex Factory.
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that into which the leopard had been seen to aufer,
but gleaming eyes and furious growling show-to Carks of 375 be. net $5.00 per Cask of any port in the world."
ed that the animal was not by any meant dead, Luckily his wounds prevented him springing,' but he made for the sportsman and villagers who bad followed him, and was among them befale noy could gel away. A shot fired at less than a yard pierced the leopard's chest and killed him. The leopard is supposed to be a man-cating leopard reported to have come from the North, where he had been commit
Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. O. 4th and 5th Edt.
BORNEO
KUDAT and SÄNDAKAN.
{Capt. F. Sensbill
Middle of January, 1908,
Liebers, dontts,
Yokohama, May, 23rd;-1905.
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
Hongkong, 411: January, 19c8,
"MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
THE Steamers
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG-WUCHOW. LINE
"LINTAN" and "SÀN DI"
•BAIL FROM Hongkong TWICE A WEEK AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS. These steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS VERY FINE AND EXILARATING. Vor further information apply to--
Heagkoog, and November, 1907.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTE, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.5. COMPANIES.
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REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIE Francaise DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,
S.S." PAUL BEAU,” 1,990 tops, 14 kaots,
85. "CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 tons, 14 knots.
'The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and panctual,steamers on the line, Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 PM. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15-P.M. (Sundays accepted),
Thuse superb steamers carrying the French Mail are filled throughout with Electric Light
and Faas and were specially basit for this trade. Excellent carsino.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lak Street (fram Station),
Canton Agents—Mesir, E. Pasquet & Co.
For further particulare, please apply to-
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.
A 1, and Watkins,
(39,
IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, thes
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For simples and prices please apply to
...
"LUXURY IN UXORESIS,
HANDSOME STAR MTOR CAR FOR SINGAPORE As an illustration of luxury in excelsis, so 'far as travel is concerned, we should not best tale to mention the handsome motor car which was recently packed for its long journey to Singapore. This car has been made by the Star Enginearing Company, at the works in Frederick-street, Wolverhampton, and is a magnificent tribute to the skill of local crafts- men and the enterprise of these well-known
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO. manufacturers. A wealthy Chinese gentleman,
BARRETTO & CO.,
General Agents.
145
Hongkong, zzud October, 1907,
WILL
EYES
RIGHT!
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 3, PEDDER STREET, HONGKONG.
test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will 'put them right. Lenses Ground. All kinds of Repairs. Spectacles for all requirements.
Ask, or write, for Illustrated Booklet on "Defective Sight. -fres."
LONDON,
*CALCUTTA, "
.
41, John Street, Bedford Row, W.O..
Houckộng. 27th November, 1005.
BARRETTO & CO Agents,
REGULAR THRże Wekely SexVICE
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN
BETWEEN
JAVA, CILINA, AND JAPAN,
LIJN
Will leave 'for
JAVA PORTS JAVA PORTS JAPAN JAVA PORTS
Steamer,
From
Expected oo or about
·TJIPANAS TIIMAHI.....
JAVA JAPAN
TJIBODAS
JAVA
Bocond half Dec. First half
Jan First half
TJIKINI
JAPAN
TJILATJAP...
JAPAN
TJILIWONG
JAYA
mejan, sand
First half
Second hall JAR First half Feby
JAVA PORTS
JAPAN.
On or about
First half
Jan. First bull Jan. First hill Jau, Second half Jan. Second half Jan. First half Feb.
The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and bava Accommodation for limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Ports
on through Bill of Lading.
For Particulare of Freight and Passage/upply'io “*
Telephons No. 375
JAVA-CHINA-IAPAN LIJN,
YORK, BUILDINGH, ist Roof,
LATEST
STU
Hongtong, art December, 1907.
TSIN TING,
Dentistry,
HODS OF DI TISTRY
AT. NO, IU D'AQUILAR STREET
Dr. M, H. (HAUN,
"THE LATEST METHOD.
AMERICAN SYSTEMHOF DEN
59. Beatieck Street.
Hotels.
SHANGHAI, -566, Nanking Road.
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CONNAUGHT HOTEL
HONGKONG.
A FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN HOTEL SITUATED IN THE Main Street near the DANKS AND PRINCIPAL Offices.
M31RCTLY EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT,
Wines and Spirits of the very Best Quality,
Bath to Every Room,
Hot and Cold Water Throughout.
Hotel Launch Meets all Steamers.
Special Terms for Tourists and Parties or Famílies. FOR TERNS APPLY
THE MANAGER & AGENT.
KOWLOON HOTEL.
HONGKONG.
NEEDS NO ADVERTISING.
World-Wide Reputation.
The only First-class Hotel in Kowloon,
Most Charming and Popular Resort in the
Colony,
Eltaric Lights, Fans and Call Bells,-- Bath Rooms attached to Bach Room. Telegraphic Address's
****CHEF ! Hongkong, s
Telephone:NË KA
Unrivalled for Comfort and Cuision, Thoroughly Up to Date with Every Modern
by Luxury,NORE LAN Billiards and Bowling Alleys, Moderate Terms and No Extral. Y Moders Managementzek
O. E. OWEN,
Proprietor
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLONKET'S Gar the
residing at the port named, hai purchased the vehicle, which is à jo hip, excylinder (live axla), Limousine car.
It is a beautiful specimen of coach-building, the body being painted dark green. All the upholstering in is dark green leather, and the car is embellished with brass mountings and every up-to-date improvement. The Limousine is constructed with upright pillars, and the glass is curved at each corner. In addition to this, all the glass is bevelled at the edges; every window can be lowered as required- this arrangement being made to meet the dif ference in climate; and spring curtains are provided. The body is relieved with canework panelling, and the door is large, thor afford. ing convenient access to the interior, which is Juxuriously equipped, many of the fittings being of ivory. There are folding seats, glove-boxes, and other receptacles of use to the fortunate traveller. Five passengers can be carried in. side and two outside.
SHEWAN, TOMES & OD., General Managers.
Hongkong, 3rd October, 1007)
SWATOW DRAWN WORK, COMPANY.
38, WELLINGTON STREET.
Dealers in all Hud of HAND-MADE DRAWN CHINESE
LINEN, GRASS CLOTH, &c,
ail of the best quality
ALBO
SWATÓW BEST. PEWTER-WARE.
CANTON EMBROIDERY “and CHINESE LACES,
all from the best French patterns, HONGKONG AND SWATOW. Hangkoop, 19th October, 1007.
LEE YEE HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
HAS ALWAYS ON HAND CIGARS CIGARETTES
AND
TO LET REQUISITES FOR SALE,
· 12, D'AQUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.
"Hongkong, 3rd September, rooy.
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE Steamship
ZIETEN.".
The front of the car, which is very graceful in shape, is fitted with a patent glass adapt- "able wind shield, and then is a luggage rack on the roof. A. wide step-board, with rabber centre and brass plate all round, and polished wood diawers under the driver's seat, aro amongst the many other features of this vehicle, which has two ignitions, coil and ac having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, 'with the excaption cumulator, and high-tension magnets. The of Opium, Treasure and. Valuables, are being car will meet with as much admiration in landed and stored at their risk into the Chios as it has in England, and the owner of hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of it will certainly experience the luxury of Iravel. The whole work is a credit to Wolver 'hampton.-Wolverhampton (Arénicle.
OIL AND EMPIRE.
the Hongkong and. Kowloon Wharf and Go. dows Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional: Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before" THURSDAY, the 2nd of January, as Noon,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaio-. og undelivered after the 9th of January, wi
subject to rest,
be
all broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th of january, at 9.30 AM.
All claims must reach us before the 13th of January, 1998, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected Bills of Lading will be countersigoed by the undersigned
Some day our coal deposits will be worked ous, and will compel us to look to other sources of heat and power. It may be that that day will come sooner than the experts calculate, and, at any rate, it is tolerably certain that we shall feel the shortage is Welsh kam coal within the limits of lives now do belog. It seems almost incredible that with such prospect asing us in the face we should have neglected to the extent we have the
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, development of the substitute which lies
·MELCHERS(& Co, ready for our use, not in ons part of the Empire, but in many. The British Empire
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1908, 2lbk? ought to be, and might be, the greatest pro- ducer of petroleum is the world, whereas it
BARBER LINE OF STEAMERS, comes paty fifth on the list, and its produce tion of petroleum is almost ridiculous, when
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. compared with that of the United States. Yet we could very easily best the seventeen STEAMSHIP ST. PATRICK." million tons which America produces every
FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS. year, In Bomeo alone there is enough petro- leum to satisfy the present demand of the ONSIGNEES of Cargoare hereby informed whole world. In New Zealand, Australia, that all Goods are being landed at their South Africa, and Canada there are petroleum into the Godowns of the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., arras 10 vait that no limit can be set to thaira Kowloon whence and/or from the Wharves „possible production, and if we were to devo" delivery may be obtained, Aijas, A ZAP Top the deposits within our sphere of inficence No Claims will be admitted in the Goods
at the head of the Persisa Gulf we mix wrest is commercial supremacy from BAI liself, Burma, and. Nigeria ibora are all fields which, we are glad to sky, are recalving serious attention from the Indian Government and the dmiralty respectively, The State Oil Company has been préranted umlllog the one territory/)« intended to draw largely upon liquid fuel for uso" at sea}}, discovered this patroleum could
risk
have left the Godowns, and abfoods remains,
ing undelivered after the truth instant will
ke Bicamer/mast