__________Shipping—Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY
Intimations.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
FOR
· NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and HAMBURG-asen
STEAMERS
TO BAIL
KLEIST* SUNDUGATEDU
WEDNESDAY, Capt Rud Meyer.......... 4 PM., 26th Feb, 190%.
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Width of entranos, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours,
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No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 375 ft. Width of “entrance, top 80.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.
THESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineer is respectfully,ljed 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 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.
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1008.
DIVING BELL UNION
ENGLIÊN, COUPLE ACCEPT" MAHOMETANISM.
Notices of Firmsk
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
ATRJMCCUDBIN is appointed AC VI LOCAL SECRETARY duri absence on leave of Mr GEORGE C
JARDINE, MATHESON &
Avoy Local Agents:- Hoogkong, azed February, 1908.
The arrangements for the celebration of the Mahometan.wedding in a diving bell before, a London Hippodrome audience are being com plated, telegraphe ■ Liverpool correspondents Satisfied that all the conditions of the Talamla faith are being complied with, Sheik Qailliam, ...... of Liverpool, the head of the Mussulmans in the British Isles, is now ready to marry the INTERNATIONAL SLEEPI Couple under circumstarices unique in the history of wedding ceremonies in this country, Those who marry under the islamic law have first to make a declaration, and this Sheik "Qulillam la^now in possession of, 2
THE BRIDEGROOM. The prospective bridegroom is, as we have already stated, William Henry Sash of Good- gest, London, W. He is described as's war correspondent fora Franch paper, and gives bis age 81 26. Farbl-ud-Deen, meaning "delight, of the faith," is the Islamic name ha hus adopted.
The young lady who is willing to be married in a diving bell is 'Sybil Athelstan-Smith, of May Lodge, Bexley-hill, Herts. She has as- sumed the falamic name of Saadets, which means "the happy one.”
In their declaration, which reached Sheik Quil liam yesterday, (22nd January), they say they TUESDAY,
Steam Launches of Breal or Wood, Lighters, Stel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge | nccept the faith of filam to be the one and only 5P.M. 3rd Mar, 1905 Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.
true religion, "believing, as we do, that there is no God but Allah, the trae One, and that Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be Mahomet (every blessing be upon him) is the
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS- BANE, SYDNEY and MEL. BOURNE.....
PRINZ SIGISMUND” ........... Capt. v. Binxer
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) “PRINZ LUDWIG **
and YOKOHAMA
Capt. v. Bioser,
................... Į About TUESDAY,..
3rd Mar, 1908.
KUDAT and SANDAKAN.....................
'BORNEO "
{"Capt. P. Sambill
Middle of March,
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA..
Hongkong, 4th February, 1908.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG WUCHOW LINE,
THE Steamers
" LINTAN" and "SAN-Ul-
FAIL FROM Hongkong TWICE A WEEK and Complete tHE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS. Those steamers have Excellent Saloos Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE-WEST RIVER-DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS
VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING.
For further information apply to-
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1907.
•
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ⠀
AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH S.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 tons, 14 knots.j
85. "CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 tons, 14′′knot,
The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 PM. (Saturdays excepted), Departure from Canton at 5.5 P...(Sundaya excepted).
These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light
and Fans and were specially built for this trade Excellent coinine. "
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Tram Station). Canton Agents –Mesura: E. Pasquet & Co,
For further particulars, please apply to--
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907,
BARRETTO & CO.,
Agents,
· JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN, -
guaranteed.
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world.-
Telephone: Nos. 870, 606, or 681.
Telegrams, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Bootts, A. 1, and Watkins,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
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IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LIMITED
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
·Inspised messanger and prophet.
-The declaration is in Arabic and English, and is witnessed by three Massulmans.
OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Notices of the wedding have been placed with a registry office, in London, and as the Sheik is convinced that the young couple are in earnest, he is ready to fulfil bis part of the ceremony,
When he enters the diving ball ha will be wearing a white robe of the finest lawo, loter woven with real gold threads. On his head bo` will have a fox and turban. In the centre of the latter is a magnificant brooch, consisting of
"and
EXPRESS TRAINS
(THE
·GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN-
TO EUROPE)
HAVING been appointed AGENTS for above, Company, we shall be pleased to give any feformation as to rates of passage, &c, in connection with above,
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co..
Agents.
Hongkong, giat jole, 1905,
Ca Let.
TO LET.
OFFICES and ROOMS on the 1st and 2nd Floom of No. 12 Das Vœux · Road Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewan, Tomas & Co.)
Apply to
THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Lidij
Connaught Road Central. Hongkong, 24th February, 1908.
TO LET,
55 diamonds and pearls, worked so as to formN058, LEIGHTON HILL
the word "Salaam,” meaning 'Peace,
"LANCET" LIBEL SUIT.
· VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF WITH £1,000
DAMAGES.
The action in which Mr. Augustus Quacken- bush Tucker, of Herne-hill, claimed 'damages- against the Lancet" for comments in that Journal upon the specific for the cure of asthma, avented by his braiber, was concluded on 20th.
with £1,coo damages. A stay of execution was grapted.
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO., the jury finding in favour of the plaintiff,
BARRETTO & CO.,
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1997,
General Agents,
THE PHILIPPINES CARNIVAL.
February 27th to March 3rd.
SPECIAL STEAMERS. SPECIAL RATES.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE AN
EXCURSION TO MANILA
AND SPEND
A WEEK OF GAIETY
A WEEK OF FUN.
A WEEK OF SPORTS.
On or about GORGEOUS PROCESSIONS.
Steamaz.
From
Expected on
Will leave for
or about
TJIPANAS
TJIKINI
JAYA
Java
→Second half
-Feb. Second ball
JAPAN
JAPAN
Second half
Fab.
Second half
Fab,
Feb.
TJILIWONG.
JAPAN
Second half.
Feb.
TJIMAHI
JAVA.
Second half
Feb.
JAVA JAVA
Second hall
Fab.
First half
Mar.
*TJIBODAS ...
· JAVA.
First half
JAPAN
First half
Mar.
Mar.
TJILATJAF...
JAYA
Second half
JAVA
Mari
Becond half [Mar."
The Ikeamers are safi ätted throughout with Electric_Light' and have Accommodation for
a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Çargo to all Netherland India Forts.
on through Bills of Lading.
For Particular of Freight and Parunge,"apply to
Telephone No. 375)
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
YORK BUILDINGS, 1st floor,"
Hongkong, 13th February, 1908,
TBIN TING.
Dentistry
ATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.
STUDIO AT NO. 14; D'AGÐILAR STREET.
REASONABLE TEEL
Dr. M. H CHAUN,
THE LATEST METHOD.
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AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY
15. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁ From the Universky of Pennsylvania, USA.
Rourkowa, 18th katil, sans-
MAGNIFICENT PAGEANTRY.
MASKED BALLS.
Return Trip from Hongkong to Manila $50.00.
"A"
6 an inducement to Hongkong residents to patronius this important evant, besides erfoy." ing a holiday of reasonably length, Mesure, Shawan, Tomes & Co, hare decided to despatch their steamer ZAFIRO for a special Carnival trip, leaving Hongkong si 4 7,54, on the afternoon of SATURDAY, the and FEBRUARY. The ZAFIRO will teach Manila on Tuesday morning, and in order that the full round of festivities may be enjoyed they shall not despatch the steamer from Manila until a 4, on the morning of Tunaday, the 3rd March. Who will reach Hongkong again at daylight on Thursday, the sth March.
**The Passangers, should they so dosijo tauy make arrangemenle to remain on board during
Special arrangements have also been madh by Mes Mesir. Butterfeld & Swire,
Hongkong, 1712 February, 1905,
Matheson, & Co, Ltd., and
ROAD. Apply to
HONGKONG-AND' KOWLOON LAND'AND LOAN CO, LD, No. 8, Queen's Road West.
(125 Hongkong, 14th January, 1908.
TO LET FURNISHED.
SIX-ROOMED HOUSE-on Robiasun
Road.
Apply to
.“x," Clo Hongkong Talagr Hoagkone, 10th Febreary, roof.
The case was heard before Mr. Justice Ridley. The plaintiff's complaint was that the "Lasicet" described the asthma inhaler specific A
quick remedy. The defendant pleaded that the words complained of were fair com- ment,
Mr. Fidon Bankes, KC. (for the defence), called Mr. John A. Barrett, an English bar. sister, and also a member of the New York Bar and of the Supreme Court of the United States. Witness said he had been asked to familiarise himself with the law to the State of of Massachusetts with regard to the sale of proprietary medicines containing cocrine.
INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE.
Mr. Duke, K.C. (for plaintiff), contended that such evidence was inadmissible.' 'It was im possible to make the law of Massachusetts relative in this case.
Mr. Justice Ridley: We know what the Pharmacy Acts are here...
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Mr. Bankes: Our case is that the specific containing these polsons is dangerous,
Mr. Justice Ridley's-That won't help you if that is all, you lost your verdict.
Mr. Bankes: It is an element in the case, submit this evidence as to the law of a State
on that particular point is relative.
His Lordship: 1 don't think it is."
"TOLET.
Fais
HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE.
KOWLOOM. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY COLD, Hongkong. Ist Föbruary, 1908,
TO LET.
on TOP FLOOR; No. 1, CON
Ground,"
OFFICEFORT ROAD, facing the Cricket
No. 10, DES VOUX ROAD CENTRAL,
1st Floor. *HATHERLEIGH, Coodnit Road,
A HOUSE. in Clifton GARDENS, COM-
duit Road.
OFFICES in YORK BUILDING, GODOWNS ID PRAYA EAST," BLUE BUILDINGS, and No. 168, Das Vœux ROAD next to the Hongkong Hotel.
* FLATS in MORETON TERRACH,. Apply 10-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO. LD. Mengkono, 5th February, 1008.
TO LET.
Mr. Bankes, in addressing the fury, referred No. 5. MORRISON HILL
to the inquest held by Dr, Waldo on the men Cooking, which had inspired the article ob. jected to. The question for the jury to decide was whether the writer was justified in stating that the view which Dr. Waldo expressed was
correct:
Counsel appealed to the jury not to give the plaintiff such damages an would be one of the finest advertisements to him, unless they were convinced that the plaintiff's system of trading was a fair pos
„PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONY,
Mr. Duke, replying for the plaintiff, asked how it could be claimed that the remedy was | fraudulent when so many people had come
forward to testify to its efficacy.
Counsel alse referred to the three hundred members of the medical profession who supe ported the ass of the specific. The reason why nobody was produced, who had been either poisoned or hurt through its use' was because nobody had been poisoned or burt.
The Jury, as stated, found for the plaintiff, with £1,000 damages?
SWATOW DRAWN WORK COMPANY, WELLINGTON Street,
Dealers in all kind of HAND-MADE DRAWN CHINESE LINEN, GRASS CLOTH, &c., all of the best quality;
SWATOW BEST PEWTER-WARE. CANTON EMBROIDERY and CHINESE LACES,
ALSO
all from the best French patterns, des
HONGKONG AND SWATOW,
19th October, 1909
ONE FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE, PRAYA EAST, Dear East Polat,
Apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LD, Hanglang, 19th October, 1007.
"TO LET.
P.
-ROOMED HOUSES in GAP ROAD SERÍ the Race Course within easy access to the Lower Leval Tramway, Rent very moderate. FLATS for Europeans in WILD DELA, BUILDINGS, No. 149. Wanchal Road.
Apply to-
PERCY SMITH & SETH, Hongkong, 16th December, ToOD).
TO LET.
*ODOWN No. 3, NEW
Town.
Apply to
AYA: Kennady
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, MENT & AGENCY COLD; Hongkong, 1st February, 1908.
TO LET.
HOUSES I AUSTIN AVENUE, MowiDes
Immediate, Possession.
Apply to...”
E. OSASSOON & CO.,
Compradora Department, Hoogkang, 19th January, 1908.
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PABST BREWING COMPANY, HILWAUKEE,
RESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS EXPT IN STOCK S