Shipping-Steamers,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY MARCH 31908.
Intimations.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
STEAMERS
To sail
For
MANILA, FRIEDRICH WIL-
HELMSHAFEN, SIMPSONHA. "PRINZ SIGISMUND"
FEN, SAMARAÍ, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE...
TUESDAY,
Capt. D. Lenti
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGOĮ " PRINZ Ludwig "
and YOKOHAMA
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN
Capt. v. Binzer
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 85 ft.; bottom 75 10. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
TH
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entranos, top 80,5 ft. bottom 45,8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 8 hours,
"HESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of avory description,
The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material is always ata band, (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds' surveyors),
"
Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats are available for taking Vessels in or out of 6 P.M., 3rd March. Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable
of lifting 35 tons...
TUESDAY,
THE "CHESAPBAKU” FLAG,
DOUGHT FOR AMERICA,
Debenham, Storr, and Company's sale rooms: at Covent Garden were crowded this afternoon (January 30), when the second portion of the cario collection of the late Mr. T. G. Middle- brook was sold. ~;
The most interesting lot was the flag of the Chesapeake, which was hauled down in the engagement with H.M.S. Shammon, ID Boston Bay in 1813. Mr. Middlebrook ́bought it by private treaty at the same sale rooms seven ∙years ago, and its appearance in the auction room now was the occasion of a very spirit ed competition. The bidding started at the modest sum of £30, which a gentleman with a strong American accent thade from the back of the room. By s at a time, then twenties, the bidding rose to £400; then by fifties the contest was carried on by the American gentle; man and no English, dealer. The latter. prevailed at £850, sed the tattered and time- stained flag was knocked down amid cheers at that figure. "Which side of the Atlantic?"
some one called out "This laconically replied the buyer, and the cheer was renewed, It is, however, a short-lived gratification, for we are informed that the ultimate 'destination
the flag is the United States... Two large oval silver dishes, dated 1773,
Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge and weighing 157 ounces, reputed to have
} Midnight, 3rd March, Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.
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belonged to Lord Nelson, were knocked down for the low price of £45. They cost £160 at
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be the Bridport sale. guaranteed.
WEDNESDAY,
Noon, 11th March.
$1
"GORDEN"
Capt. B. Wilhelmi
KUDAT and SANDAKAN..
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("BORNEO "
Capt. F. Sembill
Middle of March.
For further. Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS; HONGKONG & CHINA.
Hongkong, 3rd March 1908.
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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
THE Steamers
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG.WUCHOW LINE
"LINTAN" and "SAN-UI.”
HAIL FROM HONGKONG TWICE A WEEK AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIp in 6 Days, These 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.
The bugle used to sound the charge of the. Light Brigade at Ralaclava was next put up,'
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that sad after a spirited competition was knocked of any port in the world.
Telephone: Nos. 378, 506, or 681.
Telegrams," Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.
A. 1, and Watkins,
Idebars, Bootta,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
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IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
down to the same purchaser for £300. It destication is also þelieved to be an American buyer.
The purchaser of both flag and bugle was Mr. Partridge, of St. James's-street, the well- known dealer.
EXPLORING IN TIBET.
DR. TAPEL ON HIS POUR YEARS' WORK ON THE UPPER, HOANGILO,
Dr. Tafel, the Tibetan explorer, has given Reuter's correspondent in Berlin some in teresting details of his four years', exploring expedition in Northern China and Tibet.
Dr. Tafel originally left Germany, in 1904 as a member of Lieut Fileboer's expedition to 'discover the course-of-the-Upper-Bonng-ho,- but afterwards travelled alone, making various, journeys through Tibet to extend the results of the Filchner mission.
Theo, in 1905, Dr. Tafel mapped. from north to south the sweep of the great arc of the Hoang-ho river. In the following year be
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO. [continued his investigations of the upper
BARRETTO & CO.,
General Agents.
645
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1907.
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Don't Worry.
Don't Worry.
BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.5. COMPANIES.
REGULAR HONGKONG-UANTON LINE OF
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,
S.S. " PAUL, BEAU,” 1,200 tü¤â, 14 knots,
8.S. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 kwote,
The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line.
Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 P.M. (Saturdays excepted), Departure from Canion at 5,15 P.M. (Sundays excepted),
WHY WORRY?
CONSULT
PHAROS.
THE MYSTIC AND MODERN ASTROLOGER YES, WHY WORRY?
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received Instructions
to Sell by "PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,"
SATURDAY, S the 7th March, 1908, at 2.30 FM, at their Sales Rooms, Nó. 8, Don Vægx Road, comer of Ice House Street,"
- A LARGE QUANTITY:OFIJA JAPANESE CURIOS
Comprising a TABLES, CHAIRS and STANDS, BEAUTI
TINE CARVED CHERRYWOOD FUL BRASS CARVINGS, DAIBUTSUS, BUDDHAS, VASES, BOWLS; IVORY CARVINGS, SILK EMBROIDERED HAND BAGS SCREENS, BED COVERS TORTOISE-SHELL DRESSING CASES, and ORNAMENTS, KINKOSAN SATU SUMA TEA SETS, VASES, PLATES,
INCENSE BURNERS BOWLS,
and -MOTHER-O' PEARL INLAID SCREENS,
&c..
[&c. &c. Catalogues will be issued. TRRMSAs usual, ..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers
Manukang, 27th February, vor8,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tom Mrs. W. DANDY, to sell by
THE Undersigned have received instructions
PUBLIC AUCTION, LE FOR ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE W. DANBY,
on
THURSDAY,
the 12th March, 1908, at 2 P.M., at No. 5, Queen's Gardens, Peak Road, THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE BOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
THEREIN CONTAINED, Comprising -
SILK TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAW ING ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD WARD. ROBES with GLASS, OVERMANTELS, DINNER WAGGONS, TEAKWOOD EX TENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with GLASS, GLASS, CROCKERY and E.P. WARE, ENGRAVINGS; a quantity of BRONZE STATUETTES, INCENSE BURNERS and VASES, OLD CHINA, CARPETS MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, DRESS- ING TABLES, Double and Single IRON BEDSTEADS and BEDDING, SHANG HAI BATHS, KL, &c;
ALSO
AND
A large quantity of PLANTS in POTS: One COTTAGE PIANO by Collard and Collard, London.
Catalogues "will" be issued;" TERMS-As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, and March, 1908,
Intimations.
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reaches of the Hoang-ho in Tibet, and succeed. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, ed in discovering the source of the river.
LIMITED,
PORTLAND CEMENT:
After fosing all bis beasts, of burden, which were carried off by Tibeteo baodits, Dr. Tafel returned to Tsajdam through hitherto wholly In Caska of 375 Ibr. net 85.00 per Cask woexplored territory.
ex Factory.
ox Factory
SHEWAN TOMES & CO... General Managers. Hongkong, 3rd October, 1007./
In January, 1997, Dr. Tafel had a personal in Bags of ago Ds.net $8.00 per Bag audience of the Dalai Lama at the monastery of Gumbus, near Hsiningfa. He then traver sed Tibet southwards as far as Tatsiento, pass- ing the spot where Dutreuil du Rhlas. waS murdered, Dr. Tafel being the first European to visit it since the death of the French ex plorer.
After an arduous journey along the Chino Tibetan frontier, Dr. Talci finally succeeded in discovering the bend of the Hoang-bo sought for in vain by Lieut. Filohner. The bend, he found, extended much further eastward than has been supposed in the autumn Dr. Tafel returned to Germany via Shanghai,
About your Business, Health, Pleasures, Friends Abroad, your Love Affairs and Chances
Dr. Tafel brought back with him compra. in Life.
hepsive geological, xoological, and ethno- Yes, Why Worry? Consult Pharos. He is able to advise you, Console you and Warn you. These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light His ambitios in this life is to help those in trouble, and mast not be classed with the run of graphical, collections, as well as extensive Palmists who use their Supposed Gifts to make money. Pharos is independent of this. Will-topographical studies of the districts traversed ing and able to help, all in trouble and relieve their anxiety to the best of his ability and by him. experience.
PHAROS HAS A MESSAGE TO YOU.
and Fans and were specially built for this trade: Excellent cuisine.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Tram Station) Canton Agasit-Messrs. H. Pasquet & Co.
For further particulars, please apply to-
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.
.
BARRETTO & CO., Agents.
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JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
Expacted on
Will leave for
On or about
Second balf Mar
Shall I
You are anxious to put your son to a, business that will prosper. Will your daughter be happy in her married life? You are in love, Have I made a wise choice in mate? take a partner into my business? Should I be wise in going abroad? All these questions Pharos can answer and advise by the aid of astrology. Why not put this to the test. Send P.:0. value 1/- and addressed stamped envelope to-
PHAROS, DEPT. 14, 45 UNION STREET, GLASGOW
with your Birth Date, Full Nama and Title and Town or County of Birth if possible; upon receipt of saina Pharos will send you a written Test Horoscope,
With the above Pharos will send you FREE A WRITTEN FORECAST OF YOUR FUTURE.
PICTORIAL POSTCARDS..
100 ASSORTED Scotch, English & Irish Viewsy etc. for 1/6.
1,000
and Comic Cards for 15/1
Actresses, Bongu, Animals, Lover
English and Continental Actresses hand tinted real glossy Photographs 15/- per gross. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS well ASSORTED parcel,
100 Cards for 5/- Valus ié, zd, 3d, 4d ́and 6d each.
I ́gross Jewelled Cards for g/-,
Steamer,
From
or about
TJIMAHI.....
TJIBODAS
.JAVA
First half
Mar
JAVA
First 'Fall
JAVA JAPAN
First half
500 ASSORTED Cards for 20/-.
Mar.
TJILATJAP...
JAVA
Second half
JAVA
Mar, Second half
Mar.
Mar
TJIPANAS
JAPAN
Second half
JAVA
Second half
Már.
MATH
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TJIKINI ...........· JAPAK
Second half
JAVA
Second half
Mar,
Mar,
TJILIWONG
JAVA
First half.
JAPAN
First balf
April
April
The Breamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
■ limited number of Saloon Passangers, and will tako Cargo to all Netherland India Ports
en through Billa of Lading,
For Particular of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375,
JAVA-CHINA-IAPAN LIJN.
Hongkong, 29th February, 1908.
YORK BUILDINGS, Ist floor,
TSIN TING.
Dentistry.
Dr. M. H. CHAUN,
LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.
STUDIO AT NO. 14, D'AGUILAR STREET,
REASONABLE FEEL
Consulta lón Fess.
10th, 106, 1996/
THE LATEST METHOD
of the
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY
$5, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Foreign or Colonial Stamps not accepted. Kindly send Money Order.
WILL
BRITANIA POSTOARD 00., 45, Union Street, Olasgow.
EYES
RIGHT!
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,
8, PEDDER STREET, HONGKONG,
ILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.. Lenser: Ground; "All kinds of Repairs is Spectacles for all requirements. Ask, or write, for Illustrated, Booklet on Defective Sight-
LONDON,
From the University of Fennsylvania, U.S.A. | 21, John Street, Bedford Row, WA Sol" Hongkong, rét' dadli tyos
Hongkong, syth November, zgoj,-
CALCUTTA,
59, Bentinck Street.
SHANGHAI,
566, Nanking Rosa
Intimations.
PAFST BREWING COMPANY, -MILWAUKEE,
FRESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK
BY
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents for
HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA, Hongkong, 29th July, 1997, .
0. C. MOOSA,
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1 & 3, D'AGUILAR STREET,
JUST UNPACKED A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK OF
FRENCH MILLINERY,
IN
VARIOUS SHAPES and COLOurs.
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
IN
BLK AND TAN GLACE, KID from the best American Manufacturer.
FLANNELS, TWEEDS, SERGES, Ladies DRESSING GOWNS
and JACKETS;
Samples on application ports ord
axecuted,
January 2009,
|
COLD STORAGE.
TED AVE. DO 40,000 Cabic feat of
“HE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, COLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT. Stores will be Open at to A.M. and 4 RM4 daily Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods.
WM PARLANE, Manager.
Hongkong, 22nd fans, foot
THE
EASTERN CYCLE Co. 3, ARSENAL STREET,
WANCHAI.
BICYCLES--BICYCLES.
CHEAP SALE.
FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY: COMMENCING PROM JANUARY 10, 1908,
MACHINES
FOR LADIES and GENTLEMEN FITTED with
1 and 3 SPIT GEAR,
• OF ALL GRADES and GUARANTEED ENGLISH MAKES.
All Prices to suit individual requirements,
BICYCLE ACCESSORIES: LAMPS (gas and oil), BELLS, TYRES, CYCLO- METERS, INFLATERS, SPANNERS, AND EVERY OTHER REQUISITE FON- CYCLISTS.
NEW BICYCLES FOR HIRE. Repairs Undertaken, Exchanges EFFECTED.
THE
EASTERN CYCLE CO
3, ARSENAL STREET, WANCHAL Hongkong, 15th January, 1968,
LEE YEE HAIR DRESSING SALOON,
Has Always'on Hand CIGARS, CIGARETTES
AND
TOILET REQUISITES
SALE
15. D'AGUILAR STREET,
Const
Ito
Hongkong, sed