Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 14 1908.
Intimations.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
KUDAT and SANDAKAN.
STEAMERS
TO SAIL
BORNEO"
Capt. F. Sembil
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) "PRINZ REGENT LUITFOLD
and YOKOHAMA
TUESDAY,
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Width entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.
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“HESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama barbour and the attention of Captains 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 9A.M., 17th March and a large stock of material is always or head, (plates and angles all being tested by
'Lloyds' surveyoŋı)..
About WEDNESDAY,
25th March.
J
Capt. H. Kirchner
MANILA, NEW GUINEA, BRIS."
BANE, SYDNEY and MEL. BOURNE....
"Manila"
THURSDAY,
Capt. J. Mensser
SP.M., 26th March.
FRIDAY,
Capt. F. Blazer ......
5.M., 27th March,
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS,) « PRINZ LUDWIG,
GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,
ANTWERP and HAMBURG
YOKOHAMA and KÓBE
*" Prinz WaldEMAR” „Į
Capt. W. v: Sender
For further Particulars, apply to
3rd April. About FRIDAY,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
Hongkong, 13th March, 1908.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
THE
Steamers
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG WOCHOW LINE.
" LINTAN" an{'“ŠAN-UI".
TAIL FROM HONGKONG TWICE A WEEK AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIPING 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.'"
For further information apply to-
Hongkong, and November, 1907.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.S. COMPANIES.
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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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COSMOPOLITANISM OF SHANGHAN
Consignees,
"BEN" OF LINE STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
S.S. "BENDORAN, FROM LEITH, LONDON AND STRAITS.
Shanghal is the most truly cosmopolitan city In the world; for Paris, after all, is mainly French; London, after all, is maloty English; New York after all, is mainly Americang Shanghai has its French hotels, is imposing German Club, its English Country Club, its race track, its Russian Bank Ho Japancas mercantile boures, its Anterican post office. It ruled by a council of Englishmen, Germans and Americans. It is policed by English bob. vies, Irishman, Sikhs from India, and Chinese, On the Bubbling Well road of a supay after-
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods nado, where the latest thing in motor cars have left ibe Godowns, and all Goods remain. weaves through the line of smart carriages, youing undelivered after the roth inst, will be may see Spaniard elbowing Filipino, Porta- subject to rent. Rueso jostling Pareen, Austrian chatting with Bavarian; and they all talk, gamble, drink and buy u pidgin English. This seriament of 150 Europeans, living apart from that public opinion which compels the maintenance of social standard in every European country, and indifferent to local public opinion which keeps up a certain curious standard among the Chi nete themselves, seems to have practically no standard at all." The problem of evěry decent American or Englishman who finds himself established in business is whether he dare. bring his wife and family and introduce them iato circles, so degraded that 'families -disin
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed, at their riak into the hazardous and/or extra«« hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong hd Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained..
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Steam Launches of Steel, or Wood, Ligaters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge tegrate and children grow up under dishearten- Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,
ing influences. The heavy drinking of the China:
Fittle more than as incident in a city where the social atmosphere is tainted and altogeiber
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be coast ports is proverbial, yet the drinking seems guaranteed.
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The cost of Docking, and "repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that snwholesome.-Samuel Werner in Success. of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos, 876, 108, or 681.
Telegrams, Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.
Liebers, Bootty,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
A. 1, and Watkins.
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CHINESE LEARN TO USE „TOWELS.
IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, comb and buckaback towels passed through
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY
BARRETTO & CO.,
Hongkong, 22nd October, 100p
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Don't Worry.
REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,
5.3. "PAUL BEAU," 1,909 tons, 14 knots.
B.S. "CHARTES HARDOUIN,”7,900 tons, 14 knots,
speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line.
Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 PM. (Saturdays excepted)
Departure from Canton at 5.15 F.M. (Sundays excepted),
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General Agents.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- rooted to the Undersigned on or before the 24th insi, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where, liny, will be examined on the 10th insi, at 11 AM,
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 9b March, 1908,
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BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP." FREMONT,* FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO HAMA, KOBE, MOJI, SHANGHAI AND MANILA.
Toof Cargo are hereby requested, to HE above Steamer, having" arrived, Con.
send in their, Bills of Lading for Countersigna: ture, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from, alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel- will be landed and stored at. Consignees' risk' and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,”
Agents Hongkong, ioh March, 1908. [19-20
NORDDEUTSCHER· LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
HE Steamship
The following report regarding the importa tion of towels into China is, transmitted by Mr. Wilbar T. Gracoy, Consul al Tsingtan': -
Tsingtau is the largest imponar of lowels in China, and during 19:0 140,625 dozên boney-
the customs at this pot. The total impon" ation of this class of towels into. China amounted to 752,409 doxeo during 1906, in addition to 984,224 dozen of other varieties. Of the hụckaback, 231,957, dozen were supplied from Japan, which country also exported to China 627,733 dozen of other varieties of towels and toweling. Great Britain supplied 237,278 dożen and Hongkong (probably originating in informed that their Goods, with the exception Great Britain) 193,104 dozen of the huckaback landed and stored at their risk into the .nf Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being. quality, and of other kinds Great Britain sup-hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of plied 233,732 dozen.
It will be seen by these statistics that the Chinese peuple are becoming large boyers of the cheapest quality of foreign towels, The CO. varieties found on this market are mostly
Don't Worry.
WHY WORRY?
CONSULT
PHAROS.
THE MYSTIC AND MODERN ASTROLOGER YES, WHY WÒRRY ?
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About your Business, Health, Pleasures, Friends Abroad, your Love Affairs and Chances in Life.
Yes, Why Worry? Consult Pharos. He is able to advise you, Console you and Ward you. These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light. His ambition in this life is to help those in trouble, and must not be classed with the and Fans and were specially built for this trade. Excellent cuisine.
Palmists who use their Suppored Gifts to make money. Pharos is independent of this. Will ing and able to help all in trouble and relieve their anxiety to the best of his ability and 'experience.
PHAROS HAS MESSAGE TO YOU.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Tram Station). Canton Agents--Moxirs. E, Pasquet & Co.
For further particulars, please apply lo
flangkong, th April, 1907.
BARRETTO & CO., Agents.
CHINA-JAPAN
REGULAR-THREE-WEEKLY—SERVIER-
DETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN,
JAVA CH
Steamer.
TJIMAHI .......
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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 Shall. take a partner into my business? Should I be wise in going abroad? All these questions Pharos cap answer and advise, by the aid of astrology. Why not put this to the test. Send P. O. value 1/ and addressed, stamped envelope to-
PHAROS, DEPT. 14, 45 UNION STREET, GLASGOW
with your Birth Date, Full Name and Title and Town or County of Birth it possible, upon receipt of same Pharos will send you a written Test Horoscope.
With the above Pharos will send you FRE & WRITTEN FORECAST OF YOUR FUTURE,
PICTORIAL POSTCARDS.
100 ASSORTED Scotch, English & Irish Views, ele for 1/6,
1,000 3
LIJN
Expected on
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Will leave for
or about
On or about
and Comic Cards for 15.
TJIBODAS
TJILATJA?..
JAVA .JAVA JAVA
First half Mar First bail Mar,
JAVA
JAPAN
Second half
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Mari
TJIPANAS...
JAPAN
TJIKINI......
JAPAN.
Second half Mar. Second half
JAVA
Second ball
Mar.
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"JAVA
Second half
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Mer.
TJILIWONG
"JAYA
First half April
JAPAN
First ball
April
Second half
Mar.." First half Mar. Becond half Mar.
The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Ports
on through Bills of Lading.
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375,
JAVA-CHINA-IAPAN LIJN.
Hongkong, ngth February, 1908.
YORK BUILDINGS, 1st door,
ETSIN TING.
Dentistry.
LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY,
STUDIO AT NO. 14, D'AGUILAR STAKET:
SASONABLE FEEL
Dr. M. H. CHAUN,
THE LATEST METHOD
of the 997,
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AMERICAN: SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY
35. QUEEN'S Road Centrai
Actresses, Bongs, Animals, Lovers
English and Continental Actresses hand tinted real glossy Photographs 15/- per gross ́CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS well ASSORTED parcel,
100 Cards for 5/- Value id, 2d, 38, 4d and 6d each.
500 ASSORTED Cards for zo/*.
I gross Jewelled Cards for q/-.
Foreign or Colonial Stamps not accapied. Kindly send Money Order.
BRITANIA POSTCARD CO., 45. Union Strest, Glasgow.
EYES
RIGHTI
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET AND QUEEN'S ROAD.
WILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.
teaser Ground. All kinds of Repairs. Spectacles for all requirements.
Ask, or write, for, Hilustrated Booklet on Defective Sight 42C LONDON, LATE
CALCUTTA, 400G
From the Univanity of Peautyivials, USA 4 John Street, Bedford Row W.C
Hongkong, 4th March`ryol,
59. Bentinck Street
566, Nanking/2
THE
* MANILA,” having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby
the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Go-. down Company, Limited, Kowloon, whance delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain.
ing undelivered after the 15th of Match, will
be subject to rent,
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'All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 16th of March, at 9,30 AM....
claims must reach us before the anth of Match, 1908, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned."
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
small, selling at refail at xo cents Mexican {about,4) ceots gold) caco; or, from go cents to St Mexican (Si Mexican, equals 45.3 cents gold) per dozen. The couire Province of Shantung appears to have been supplied through". Tsingtau, Several Chinese and two or three Gefman firms age. interested in the importation, the former making their purchases on the Shanghai market and the latter importing direct from Japan or Europe. Tap British variety of towel rells at a slightly higher prica (15 cents each), is jomewhat larger, and of a thicker and better quality. The demand for this class of goods and the importa tion from Japan has increased "enormously Muring the past few years. The importation
from Japan in 1903 of the buckaback variety THE Beamship was 63,395 dożen,, which in igos increased to 231,957 dozen, while the imports of other va rieties bave increased from 273,118 dozen in 1903 to 627,233 dozen in 1905, ...
While it would probably be impossible for American manufacturers to compete with the Japanese on the cheaper grade of goods, owing to the advantages of Asiatic labour and nearness to the market, yet as regards the better qualities supplied by the British mills 'there should be an excellent opportunity for competition. There is a call for cheap towelling in China and by catering to the wants of this trade Americans can certainly secure A portion thereof
GREAT FIRM'S FINANCES,
"CIRCULAR BY, SIR JAMES LAING AND SON
CAUSES A SENSATION.
A immense sensation was caused in Sunder- fand yesterday (Feb. 9) owing to the news, be- coming known that the great shipbuilding firm. of Sir James Laing-and Sons, Limited, of that town, had been compelled to suspend payment.'| The startling intelligence was-contained in a, circular issued by Messrs. Ranson, Nelson, and Maling, solicitors, of Johnést, Sunderland, and. the information was added that Messrs. C. T.
Hongkong, 9th March, 1908.
YORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, Bremen, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"PRINZESS ALICE".
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- pany, Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery kung and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will "be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before WEDNESDAY, the 11th of March, at Noor,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods semain ing undelivered after the 18th of March, will be subject to rent
Alt brakeo, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th of March, at 9:30 AM.
All Claims must reach us before the zand of March, 1958, or they will not be recognized,"
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD..
MELCHERS & Co.
Agents.
Hongkong. ith-March 1908.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION –
COMPANY, LIMITED,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
Squance and Sons, chartered accountants Sun- THE Company's Steamship defland, had been given charge of the books, and that a statement of affair would be issued, and a meeting of creditors called in due
course.
The circular concluded with the following sentence:
We hope it will be possible, submit a scheme for the reconstruction of the com pany which will be for the benefit of the creditors.
Daring its existence the firm have built P. and O. and Cunard liners, and Just year com- -plated that great naval floating dockyard intended for the repair of the British Navy, H.M,S. Cyclops.
This remarkable vessel' was so adequate in all respects that it was a famillar saying on Wearside that anything could be produced by „her for the use of a ship-from a needle to an Tanchor,,
The Grm employs 5,000 man. The recent negotiations with regard to the Australian 'mail contract, and the late costly litigation with an Italian firm relative to contracts will be | freak-in-tha pablic recollection
depress sion some time ago led to a tremendous" pay
"KUMSANG,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by bez are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside. †
Cargo Impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 PM the 16th inst, will. be landed at Consignées'risk and expense. No Fire Insurance will be effected. 194 Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
, JARDINË, MATHESON & Co., LD.,
General Managem.
T10 Hongkong, 13th March, 1908
LEE YEE HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
HAB ALWAYS-ON HAND' CIGARE, CIGARETTES
TOILET, REQUISITES FOR SALE
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