Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH
Intimations.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN "MAIL LINES.
STEAMERE
TO BAIL
WEDNESDAY,
Noon, tuth March.
About WEDNESDAY,
11th March.
FOR
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN ........
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE Į and YOKOHAMA ............ine
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BriIS-) BANE,' „SYDNEY and MEL. BOURNE........
KUDAT and SANDAKAN.
GORDEN"
Capt. B. Wilhelmi
"PRINZISS. ALICE" re
Capt. G. Rottmiingon it)
("* MANILA"
Capt. J. Aleassen
BORNEO".
THURSDAY,
SP.M., 26th March,
Capt. F. Sambill ...........................
End of March.
YOKOHAMA, and KOBE
Capt. W. Von About FRIDAY,
For lurther Particulars, apply to
f" PRINZ WALDEHAR"
3rd April
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
Hongkong, 4th March, 1908.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
THES
*HE Steamers
COMPANIES.
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HONG KONG WOCHOW LINE.
--" LINTAN" and "SANUI
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SAIL FROM Hongkong TWICE A WEEK AND CO 4PLETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS, These steamers have Excellent Satoon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS 15 VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING.
For further information apply to-
Hongkong, and November, 1907.
No. 1 DOCK.
Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 76 it. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours,
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft. bottom 45.8 it. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 hours.
THESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohams harbour and the attention of Captalos and Engineers 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 Cowbos are available for taking Vessels in or out of Duck, and for taking Shiling Vessels in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable
of lifting 35 tons.
.
Steam Launches of Breol or Wood, Lightery, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the
the premises.
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MAVRIND
AMUSING STORY OF
YIK'SH COURTSHIP:
The amusing matri.donial story of an Irish „American named Patrice Me Monamia; now residing at Bolustymore, was related at the Fermanagh Quarter Sessions last month. Me- Menamin, who, it is said, has already bad is wives, was sued by Charles Maguire, farmer, of Derrygodnelly, to recover 23 for services rendered in obtaining defendant a wife and making all the necessary arrangements for the wedding,
Plaintiff said he mide the match. He latro duced defendast to the girl, and then travelled into Enniskillen and called to see a clergyman the Rev. Robert McTighe, in order to get e „License.
Mr. Cooper, solicitor for plaintiff, read the following letteri
Public Compantes
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITI
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
CHE THIRTY-NINTH ORDINARY will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned at 12.30 P.M. on TUESDAY, the 10th March,
THE
S MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS:
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the afth lost to the roch. proximo, both days inclusive, SSANIE
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD
General Hanazers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company,
"27"Limitad.' Hangkong, 17th February, 1908 [233
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM»
SHIP COMPANY, LIMIZED..
THE
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS In the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, St George
Victorin Building, 6 Connaught Road, SATURDAY, the 7th March; 1908, at Neon, for the purpose of receiving a Biatement of Accounts and the "Report" of the General Managers for the year ending at December,
Mr. Maguire, you promised to coms to the fair at Belleek. How is it you did not come? Am writing to you to let you know I am going up to the fair of Derry gonnelly on the 24th, and I want you to make arrangements with that girl and her people for me, I hope she is a Protestant. 1 will give you £5; as I promised, and pay all your expenses.
To Charles Magufre, cattle-dealer, from Pat-1907, and electing a Consulting Committee and rick James McMenamin.
BITTER MEMORIES. Plaintiff Faid that the wedding' was first ar- ranged to take place in Benmore Church, but. defendant objected, as he had been married in
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be that church about ten months before..(Laugh-
ter) guaranteed.
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with, that of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos, 376, 108, or 681. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. G. 4th and 5th Edt.
A. 1, and Watkins,
Liebers, Scotts,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
His Honour Ten,months before? Plaintiff Well, it was not a year any way, but his other wife died. The wedding sub- sequently, took place in the garrison parish church, and was performed by the Rev. Mr O'Keefe....
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th March, to SATURDAY, the 21st March; both days inclusivė, ne Pay ANAL MAN
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., "General Managers' Hongkong, 5th March, 1908.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, "LIMITED.
OTICE.
CHE THIRTIETH ́ORDINARY-AN-
NUAL MEETING of the SHARE His Donour: Well, I supporo you got a HOLDERS of the above Company will be part of the wedding teas:? (Laughter.) “held at the Offices of the General Agents on Plaintiff: There was no feasting about it:THURSDAY, the 16th March, at Noon, for (Loud laughter.)
he purpose of receiving the Report and State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1907
Mr. Cooper: I believe that owing-10 con:
IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, scientious scruples you didn't go in the
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
church during the ceremony, but as sood as the wedding party came out to the door you went up and asked for your mobay→That is right.
His Honour. I must say that you did not give them long crédit." (Laughter.):
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 26th March; both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Lds
General Agebil Hongkong, 6th March, 1908
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LUZON SUGAR-REFİNİNG COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
Mr. Cooney" (solicitor for the defendant); Now, sir, did you not take this man in?. Did 'you not get him a lady "with a past”? »,
His Hosour: Have you put is a counter-TE TWENTY-SIXTH claim for breach of warranty? (MuchTM laugh- ter.)
Mr. Cooper: McMenamin had some difficul. ty in getting'n wife. I believe he had a lot of wiver before this one? Well, they azy be Had
CO. eleven wives. (Loud laughter.)
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY
BARRETTO & CO.,
General Agenta.
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Hongkong, 2nd October, 1907.
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Don't Worry,
Don't Worry.
2. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.5. 'COMPANIES.
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 kuoti)
8.5. "CHARLES. HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knotą,,
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 P.M.:{Sundays excepted).
WHY WORRY?
CONSULT
PHAROS.
THE MYSTIC AND MODERN ASTROLOGER
YES, WHY WORRY?
About your Business, Health, Pleasures, Friends Abroad, your. Love Affairs and Chances
id Life.
Those superb steaners carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light His ambition in this life is 1 help those in trouble, and must not be classed with the run of 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 Agents --Messrs. K. Pasquet & Co.
For further particulars; please apply to-
BARRETTO & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
JAVA-CHINA-J.
DETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
LIJN.
Yes, Why Worry? Consult Pharos. He is able to advise yon, Console you and Ware you Palmists who use their Supposed Gifts to make money. Pharos is independent of this. Will ing and able to help all id trouble and relieve their anxiety to the best of his ability and experience.
PHAROS HAS A MESSAGE TO YOU.
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 ?" Bhall } taks a paitoer into my business? Should I be wire in going abroad? All these questions Pharos can answer and advise by the aid of astrology. Why not put this to the test. Bend P. O, value 1/- and addressed, stamped envelope, to--
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PHAROS, DEPT. 14, 45 UNION STREET, GLASGOW
with your Birth Date, Full Name and Tile and Town or County of Binh if possible, upor receipt of samo Pharos will send you a written Test Horoscope.
With the above Pharos will send you FREE a WRITTEN FORECAST OF YOUR FUTURE.
PICTORIAL POSTCARDS.
His Honours A regular Bluebeard. Defendant, who spoke with an America accent, admitted that he had been married before,
TURN COME ROUND AGAIN. #It was Charles Maguiré came up to me in the market," said 'defendant, "and introduced bimsel Da said: "it"in time you warm-get..... ting 'married again. (Laughter.) He said so me that he could get me the best girljn feland -
ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS of the above Company will be
held at the Oiftos of the General Agents on THURSDAY, the 15th March, at ra.30 F.M for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accoustu for the year ending sist December, 1957. ...
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 16th March bath days inclusive, an
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD/
General Agents. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
for s wife, and I said that perhaps a middling, ALEXANDER MUELLER, having
one would do. (Laughter.) *m
I only couried her for about three hours but I got another young fellow called Pai Murphy to court her for me for the other seven days." (Laughter.)
Defendant, proceeding, said he had already given plaintiff 28s.
A.
His Honour granted pltintiff a decree for ios, stating that he gave nothing for the getting of the wfe, but only for the little errands and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the plain-
tiff for the defendant,"
ALGERIAN REGIMENT LOST IN THE DESERT,
it
CUT OFF BY SHOWSTORM IN A NIGHT MIRCH, TWENTY-EIGHT BODIŁA„FOUND; MANY
·STILL MISSINO,
· Ain'. Sefra, February 4. Details have been received, of a serious dis- aster to the Second Regiment of the Foreign Legion,
The soil Company, under Capt. Capilliery. was marching from Eipuent to. Fort Haus, which it had been ordered to garrison, and it left on 1 Feb, for its new post. The weather was cloudy, and an ley wind was blowing from the sonh. The troops reached their balting- Actresses, Bongs, Animals, Lovers place for the night in perfect, condition, and camp was pitched, affording them ample shelter, gross.
100 ASSORTED Scotch, English & Irish, Views, etc, for 1/5/
English and Continental Actresses hand tinted real glossy Photographs 15/- për. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS well ASSORTED parcel
100 Cards for 5 Value id, zd, 33, 4d and fð each,
300 ASSORTED Cards for zo.
1 gross Jewelled Cards for 9/
Steamer.
From
Expected on or abou
1,000
Will leave for
On or about
14
and Comic Cards for 15),
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Mar.
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Second half
Mar.
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JAVA
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The Steamers are all Atted throughout with Electric Light and bave Accommodation for Imited number of Salona Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Porta on through Bills of Lading.
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
Hongkong, 19th February, 1908.
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TEXTS BLOWN DOWN. Shortly afterwards the gale increased la fury. accompanied by violent snow squalls, and soon a perfect hurricasia was raging. The tents were blown down, and all efforts to put them up again proved unavailing.
It being impossible to remain on the ground Capt. Capillier, decided to make a dash for Fort Hessa through the blinding snowstorm. Darkness came on while the column was on the match, and the troops, who were without an experienced guide, lost their direction,
Fomething, like a panicensped, and though the officers worked hard to keep the column together they could not prevent the ranks from being broken, The men rushed distractedly into the desert, seeking in vain for native buts in which they might find shalter,"
"BODIKA IN THE SNOW,
Fifty men, with the captain, succeeded in reaching a nativa duar, and a number of strug- glers were found the next day la various other nativa encampmental A "searchi walim mediately organised for the remainder of the column, and 28 bodies, including two ser
mants and three corporals, were discovered in the snow, th
The others are still missing, and it is feared that they also have periške
ibien bek
of the proy
:fest Chinx.on the 26th-ulto, Cessed to. Sign our Firm per Procuration on that date.. We have this day authorized Mr. HEIN RICH LUDWIG.MUHLR of Hongkong and MP LUDWIG FRIEDRICH RUDOLF LEISSING of Cinton to Sigh pur-Firm's name per.Procuration.
SIEMSSEN & CO. *Honykape & Canton, 1st March, 1958. [377
NOTICE
E have authorised Mr. EDWARD VNISSIM to Sign our Firm in Hong kopg and Chiha from ele date...
E. D. SASSOON 1 CO. * Hongkong, 6th March, 1908. :
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COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
HAVE this day, resumed charge of tha.
Company
I HONGKONG BRANCEL of the above
NYENGG
W, H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,
"Branch Manager & Underwriter. ⠀
[193 Hongkong, 6ih March, 1908,
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR
and
EXPRESS TRAINS 00
(THE
GREAT TRANS-51BERIAN ROUTE
TO EUROPE.)
HAVING
AVING beso appointed: AGENTS for."
the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to ratus of passage, &c., in comprction with above,
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co,
Agenu
Hongkong, grai Baty, rony,
BWATOW DRAWN WORK COMPANY,
38, WELLINGTON. STREET,
·Dealers in all kind of HAND-MADE DRAWN CHINESE LINEN, GRASS CLOTH, &c. All of the best quality';;
ALSO
SWATOW BEST PEWTER-WARE, CANTON EMBROIDERY and CHINESE LACES,
all from sba best French psi
Hox