Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JAN
ARY 25
908.
Futmations..
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
`IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
TO BAIL
„Copt 25 YUKUMU YAQAUTAZ No. 1 DOCK Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft., bottom 76 ft Water on blocks, 27,51t. Time to ["pump out, & hours.
THES
No. 2 DOCK. Length inside 1375 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft., Water on blooks, 26,5 ft, Time. to pump out, 2 hours,
HESE DOC'S are conveniently tulled in Yokeh (ma harbour and the attention of Captains and Enginsers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking 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 racing Vessels in or out of › WEDNESDAY,
Noon, 29th Jan., 1908, Deck, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out ul ine bay,, The Boating derrick is capable
of lifting 55 toné:
STEAMERS
NAPLES GENOA, ''ALGIERS,
+ZISTEN *..........angr Capt. F. Prosch
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBEĮ "KleisT".
KOBE
Capt. Rud Meyer maison,
} About WEDNESDAY,
29th Jan, 1908.
Capt, W. v. Senden
| SATURDAY,
5P.M., 1st Feb., 1908.
FOR
GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,
ANTWERP and HAMBURG
and YOKOHAMA ..............................
MANILA, FRIEDRICH WIL-Y
HELMSHAFEN, SIMPSONHA-{ " PRINZ WALDEMAR”.
FEN, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and
MELBOURNE
YOKOHAMA and KOBE,
{"
PRINZ SIGISMUND".
Capt D. Leas
About FRIDAY;
7th Fab., 1968,
{"BORNEO"
KUDAT and SANDAKAN...........................
Capt. F. Sembill
******* Middle of February,
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
Hongkong, 25th January, 1908.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA..
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG-WUCHOW
LINE,
THE Steamer
*LINTAN" and "SAN-UI *
8
TAIL FROM Honarono Twigs A WEEK AND Complete ras HOUND TRIF 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 EXHILARATING, DA For further information apply to-
Hongkong, and November, 1907.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.S, 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,” 1,900 100%, 14 knota:
NS. "CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 tons, 14 knots.
The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line, Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 P.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 8.14. (Sundays excepted),
These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light and Fans and were specially built for this trade. Excellent cousine.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Trav Station), Canton Agents –Meturs. E. Pasquet & Co.
For further particolars, please apply to---
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.
BARRETTO & CO., Agents.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE ·
BETWEEN.
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN,
On or about
Becond half Jan. First half Fab.
Steamer.
From
Expected on or about
Will leave for
TJILIWONG
TJIBODAS..
JAVA
JAPAN
TJILATJAP...
JAPAN
TJIPANAS
JAVA
Second ball
IND, First half Feb. First half Fetx Second half
· JAPAN
JAVA PORTS JAVA PORTS
JAPAN
First half.
Feb. Second half
TJIKINI
JAVA
TJIMAHİ
JAYA
Feb. Second ball Feb. Becond half Feb.
JAPAN
JAPAN
Feb. Second ball' Feb. Second half
Feb.
The Beamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
a limited nuraber of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Ports.
on through Bills of Lading.
Fox Particulars of Freight' and Passagu, 'apply to
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN."
Telephone No. 375,
YORK BUILDINGS, in Boor,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1908,
TAIN TING
Dentistry.
LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY,
STUDIO
"No. Të D'AQUILAR STREET.
A Dr, M. H (HAUN
CORDE OF SINGERS.
Auct
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of Tag: the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be thebald on MONDAY, the 27th day of January, 1908, at 3-P,H. at (be-Offices of the Publis Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, the South of and adjoining loland Lot 158 Conduit Read, to the Colony of Hongkongy for
Paris, Dec. 24. the: Opera: wen scene off
_and-original- ceremony this afternoon. They are to serve as a dintehouse of primephone records which will be of the deepest interest, to future generations
It is proposed by this meant to show them one of the features of two tieth century music namely, what the leading antis of the opera sang and how they sang it; and, further to show the upward progress of the gramophone
by following it step by step for a period of a hundred years.
The records have been packed with every precaution that modera science, can suggest with a view to preserving their delicate organisms intact for the next hund ed. years. They have been arranged in double copper cases, from which the air had been exhausted, and which were sol fered in such' manner as to make any infiltration of air im possible." A "series of pigann-holes has been constructed for the reception of the cases, and
Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridgn they will be added to every time that it is Work, and sit kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be guaranined.
deemed advisable to do so,
·A ról) of parchment contains the discs of all the collection, bath, vocal and instrumental, committed to pastarity, and, what is of equal
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that importance, minuta directions how to set the of any port in the world.
Telephone: Nos, 376, 108, or 681. Telegrams, #Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. O. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Scotta, A 1, and Watkins,
Yokohama, May 'hyrd, 1905-
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IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply t
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.
BARRETTO & CO.,
Hongkong, and October, 1907.
WILL
EYES
General Agents:
RIGHT!
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,
8, PEDDER STREET, HONGKONG.
"ILL test your sycs 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 -free..
LONDON, AN
CALCUTTA,
1, John Street, Bedford Row, W.C.
Haagkong, ayib Novembar, 1001,
59, Bentinck Street.
Hotels.
145
SHANGHAI, 466, Nacking Road,
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CONNAUGHT HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
A FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN HOTEL,
SITUATED IN THE Main Street NEAR THE BANKS AND Principal OfficeS.
STRICTLY EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT,
Wiene and Spirits of the very Best Quality,"
Bath 10. Every Room.
Hot and Cold Water Throughout,"
Hotel Launch Meets all Steamers.
Special Terms for Tourists,and Parting'or Families.
FÖR TERME APPLY TOWA
"THE MANAGER & AGENT,
KOWLOON HOTEL,
HONGKONG..jandu. Dan
a term of 75 years, commencing: from 18th October, 1897, with the option of renewal at of His Majesty the KIND, for one further term
CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of yt years.
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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary
Registry No.
Locality.
Masurement
Coat Feet Evus} (aua'
(ha) per mažų plan.}
Bust
Boogkong, 30th January,
Consignees
5.3. OCEANIEN
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
ARAMARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
mechanism working; for it is to be supposed that a century hence we shall be out of fashion, and mapy modifications will have taken place and the machines may have satirely different CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ar
The But contains amongst others "Don Juan," by Mme. Patti a Verdi duo, by Caruso and Scotti; an aria.from "Rigoletto," by. Mme. Meibat ons from "Carmen," by Mme, Caled: the Elves' Dance, by Kubelk; and Meyerbeer's "Mirch of the Prophy tr," by the orchestra,
UPTON SINCLAIR ON SÒCIATY HOIBLES.
I
WEIRD-REVELATIONS IN HIS NEW, NOVEL,
New York, Dec. 26.- The first jostalment of Mr. Upton Sinclai's novel, "The Metrozolis,” which is designed 10,, Indict the fouling foibler and whimuricat Extr=" vagances of the Four Hundred," is a queer production.
It will be recalled that, the author some months ago disguised himself as a family butler at Mrs. Vanderbilt's seaside home in the effort to make himself familiar with the haunts and habits of luxurious Society. He was roundly criticised for this method of collectiog material, and some regret was expressed that Miss Van derbilt's fiancé did not discover the masquera.. der in time to kick him unceremoniously out of the house.
Boston
Mine] The book is being beraided by the publishers cathing and terrible." It seems to be largely a rehash of the pabulum supplied to the New York yellow newspapers by their Newport correspondents anxious to outdo each other is fantastic stories of monkey`dinners, banquets served on horse back, and other devices for killing time,"
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The author of The Jungle" gives a vivid picture of a millionaire in his motor-car out- witting the police,. " The dust was blinding, and the continual odour sickeplag. Suddenly policeman, concealed behind a basb, sprang out and leaped on the motor cyclo. Olivar shouted to his mechanic,Roll the cord.
What is the cord ?? asked his friend later on, *It's tied to the tag with our number on,” sald the other, -It swings it up so that it can' be seen. That's a common trick. You have to do something or you'd be arrested all the time,"
·⠀ ́SIMPLE LUNCH OF THE RICH,
Then Mr.Sinclair revels in an account of the simple lunch of the idié rịch) - "It began with ice cream buried in white of egg, followed by tunle soup. Then, börron, a great straming. plum padding. After this came cold asparagus, then quail" lo 'pipping hot 'little casserolles ; then half a grapefruit set in a block of jes illed with wine; then squab duckling. bursting with fat; then cafe parfait, and then, as if to crown this audacity, huge thick slices of roast beef, Between all the courses were wines tumbled beltershalter—aberry, part, champsgor, claret, liqueur."
To say that after this lunch the same com pany went. pheasant, shooting, as in Mr. Sini clair's acpoont, is ludicrous. "He makes the hero kill four cocks in the air, and, at the same time, he talks of the attendaots at his back “trembling with delight and muempring "applause" as the dead blids lejt in all direc
PHEASANT DRIVE PRIZE,"
Mr. Sinclair also pictures she sportsman who made the biggest big receiving as a prize a shaving-sa",¡b a case of solid gold set with 'diamond","
The Jungle" revolutionised the canned meat business of Chicago, "The Metropɔlin - la not
NEEDS NO ADVERTISING. Bikely to fare American Fociety apside down
World-Wide Repotation."
The only First-class, Hotel in Kowloon,;0) Most Charming and, Popular Resort in the
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-Electric Lights, Fans and Call Ballk,
Bath Rooms attached to Each Room.
CHEF" HONGKONANERA,
JUE Talesköna Na. Ká
Unrivalled for Comfort and Calaine.
Thoroughly Up to Dals with Every Modern
Luxury
Billiards and Bowling Alleys.--
Moderate Terms and No Extras. Modern: Management, Vedas S
SCO. E OWEN, Z ráva) Matrati Proprietar,
TEATRITON HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
MITB
SYSTEM OFE
AN APPEAL.
1.5. Medbo and Cordsman, and from Hans ex 11" Cordowany: in 'conpection with abova Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium Trea sure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous abdfor. extra bazardous Godowes of the Hongkong at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, immediately after landing, gr
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless Intimation is received from: the Consignnes
TO-DAY,
before: No Deal foquesting it to be"
landed
here.
Bill of Lading will be con
| be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY, the 27th January, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the_ayth "January, or they will notube ; re- cognised,
All damaged packages will be MONDAY, the syth January, at 3-PM- No Fire „tusurance bas been edected.
JA MILLET,
Hongkong, 20th January, fond. Many
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O, S, N. Ca's Steamer
"PENINSULAR ***
FROM BOMBAY, COLUMBO AND
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloos Wharf and Godown; Companya Godowns st Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted oul mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. My que
This vessel brings on Cargo:— J
From London, &c. 5.5. Britannia
and Banca, and
P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers, From Persian Gulf, ar B.I.S.N. and H. &
** Optional Goods will be janded here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
6 bours.
Goods not
of cleared by the 29th inst
42.8 will be subject to renter
No Fire Insurance will be effected by ma in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere after which dais they cannot be recognised,
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· No Chalms will be admitted after the, Goodi have left the Godowns.
E. AS HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Hongkong. 23rd January, for y INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED, SAG FROM CALCUTTA, FENANG, AND SINGAPORE,
THE Company's Steamship
"KUMSANG
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from slangside," an
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board alter 4.7 Mo the agih lust, will be landed at Consignass, male and expense. No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Luding will be countersigned by
JARDINË, MATHESON & Co, LD, Hongkong, and General Managem
23rd January, 1988.) hodín) [jo
SELF: CURE NO FICTION SŁ MARVEL UPON MARVÉL
NO SUFFERKA NEPC) NOW" DESPAIR, it withɔ 11 amming a decine's bill or falling into
deep dish of conchary, may Mžaly MAGÁLY:
20Jolgoulas, OR Arty by the fairodaction of
CERAPION
2) bean restgend to bocichland Maplain tha, fer:
di penzi previously had been moests dragging 100% AC MAN DIPHERAPION NOWA Roverslee ala Klonery for Lacharya, bepereading injudi
5 Bout, the tớ of which land ireyankle Farm
Saving, the foundation) of -selësats ; and:
--||NA Bremendor for primary, and secondary. wapsles, ukerstient, pairs and resillits of the Polits, sod, a2) those complalata, weich my
THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN BIR CONVENT-CARE"Road; begs "most" "respectfully:10¿APPEAL"1<the Residents of- Hongkong sad the Coast Ports, for their kind:
¿while system through the blond and Sherine patronage and support, and desires to starv të) that she will be pleased to receive orders for, lasted red hang her chunks or pho
-THERAPION NORS—A
"all kinds of NEEDLE WORK:
Gandamen T Shirts mado to
and Collkrs renewed on
dren's Dresses;