Shipping—Steamers.
HURSDAY MARCH
THE HONGKONG TEL
Tatinations
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
FOR
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and HAMBURG
YOKOHAMA and KOBE
STRAMERS
PRINZ LUDWIO" Capt. F. v. Binzer
PRINZ WALDEMAR ? Capt. W. v. Senden
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) "YORCK"
and YOKOHAMA summa
TO SAIL
FRIDAY,
SP.M., 27th March.
About FRIDAY,
3rd April.
Capt. J. Rendermano
About WEDNESDAY,
8th April.
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS- BANE, SYDNEY and MEL- BOURNE
"PRINZ WALDEMAR
Capt. W. v. Senden
THURSDAY,
5 P.M., 23rd April,
BORNEO" Capt. F. Sembill
Middle of April.
For further Particular, apply to
KUDAT and SANDAKAN...
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA,,
Hongkong, 26th March, 1908.
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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG-WUCRO
THE Steamtre
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" LINTAN" and "SAN-UI".
FAIL FROM HONGKONG TWICE A Wark' and Complete The Round Trip÷18 4-Days.'|
These steamers bave Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity, THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS VERY FINE AND EXHILIRATING." ¿Forfarther Information apply to-
Hongkong, z6th March, 1908.
:
- No. 1 DOCK Length inside 514 ft. Width of 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 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 8 hours.
"HESE DOOKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama barbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Versals 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'jat hand, (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds' surveyors).
day
TRUAL TRIP OF A VINE NEW LAUNCHY:
very muccessful trial trip took place yester
moon of the new ferry boat "Chatha Xy which fills a want long felt in supplying, a thoroughly up-to-date ferry boat, to carry pas.. sangers between Shanghai and Pootung, re- ports the Shanghai Time of 17th inst. We need not say that the increased facilities which will be show provided for crossing the River will be much appreciated by the public.
Auction
UBLIC AUCTION
'RE Undersigned have received.
"PUBLIC AUCTI
FOR ACCOUNTEDF-THE CONCERNED,
SATURDAYANI the 28th March, 1908, at 2.30 F.M”, at their 26 Salas Rooms. No. 8. Des Vœux Rodhi
215 comer of Ics Hours Streal;.
DUPA LARGE ASSORTMENT OF VEJAPANESE CURIOS
Comprising
MAKUDZU, ARITA and IMARI VASES TEA SETS, OLD SATSUMA VASES, INCENSE BURNERS, PLATES, BOWLS GOLD and SILVER CLOISONNES TEA SETS VASES CARVED BRASS and BRONZE VASES, BUDDAHS, ORNA MENTS, IVORY CARVINGS, SILK
DED SPREADS, SCREENS, MOTHER-ON EMBROIDERED WALL HANGINGS, PEARL INLAID SCREENS, PANELS and
quantity of CHERRYWOOD SOFAS TABLES and CHAIRS
ALSO SPINAKAGA TEA SETS.. Catalogues will be issued. -T′ERMO ;—Ã¥ usual,SENG
The now craft was built by the Shanghai ock and Engineering Co, to the order of the Shanghaland Hongkew Wharf Co, Ltd.
At 17.40 p.m. the Cloths X" with a small
** party of invited guests on board left the now Customs Pontoons and headed up river, with the British ensign flying aft and the Ewo colours forward, "A run was made as far as the Seven-Mile Reach where the vessel was tried and tested in various ways and those tests to gether with her spand trials came up to the highest expectations. Among those on board were: Messrs. John Prentice,], Grant McKen z, J. H.Osborne, J. Johnston, J. D. Strang, W. Taylor, B. Cameron Williamson and J. Adame of the Shinghai Dock and Engineering Works ; Mesars H.A. J. Macray, Daucho Glass, A. R. Wilson, A. W. Marsball, G. C. Wilson," of the Wharf Company and of Messrs. Jardion, Mathesos and Co.; Mr. W. B. Buyers, Customs Surveyor and Mr. Innas. After the vessel bad cleared the crowded shipping of the harbour, an adjournment was made to the forward saloon where a splendidly served tiffs was A HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that partaken of, and the sharp breeze, aiding the appetite of all present, full justice was done to of any port in the world.
the tempting viands.
Two powerfal 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 Boating derrick is capable of lifting.35 tons.
Steam Launches of Steel or 'Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.
Toaders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be guaranteed.
Telephone: Nos, 876, 606, or 681.
Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt, Liebers, Scotts, A. 1, and Watkins,
Yokohama, May zjrd, 1905.
IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
HUGHES & HOUGH; Musa Auctioneers, Hongkong, zath March, 1908,
Apply to
To Let
TO LET
KOWLOON.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENDMENT & AGENCY '0. LD.
Hongkong, 181 March, 1008.:
TO LET.
The speed trials being completed to the satisfaction of bailders and owners alike, the vessel having run a measured mile in five minutes three seconds, being at the rate of twelve knots, with the tide. The average of the lour trials working out at 10.2 knots over the mea- sured mile. She was then tried turning, which she did and answered her helm in a beautiful manser. On arriving at the Tuagkadeo wharf, Lu halt was made and the' pumping appliances were toiled and came up to all expectations, though at one time the hora took charge, of those that were holding it, and gave them a good drenching, one of the Chiness moreover, we are torry to say, receiving a nasty cut in the head from one of the nozzles. At4-45 p,m, a start- was made for home, after which all adjourned to the sloop, when Mr. John Prentice rose and. said that as they had oot much more time to spend on board he would at once propose pro- sperity to the Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf Hongkong, 9th March, 1908. Co. and, the "Clutha X, coupled with the name of Mr. Duncan Glass who had spared no. pains in seeing that the "Clutha" had been
HAMBERS in: No. 7, WYNDHAM STREET, late Hotel Baltimore, rent moderate, then redeneren k
First Floor of Na, 6, QUEEN'S KOĄD, Central, containing 6 Rooms and Servants Quarter.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON & CO. LD. Hongkong, 25th February, 1908. [as7
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO. built according to his plans. He, (the speaker)
BARRETTO & CO.,
General Agents.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER British $.5. COMPANIES.
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Hongkong, 22nd October, 1907. „
Don't Worry.
REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIR FRANÇAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,
S.S." PAUL BEAU," 1,900 tons, 14 knats,;
BS. CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 tons, 14 knots,
"be speedlast, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line.
Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 F.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 F.M. (Sundays excepted).
in Life,
Don't Worry.
WHY WORRY?
CONSULT
PHAROS.
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was glad to see that the builders. bad carried out Mr. Glass's ideas. The speaker then called on all presentte charge their glasses and drink success to the Shanghai and Hoogkew Wharf Company and the "Clutha X
Mr. D. Glass in replying said the "Clutha X” had been built far different from any other hoat of the same class. bitherto seen in
Shanghai Boats of this class had proved a great success on the Clyde, and he was sure that the present boat was what was wanted in Shanghai, and he was sure that her type would be copied. She was big enough at present, but thatime was coming when she would be all, too small. He hoped that the Company would be compensated for the exposso that it
TO LET NE LARGE ROOM, with Verandah, Bath-room and Servants' Quatzera j Separate entrance. Suitable for two, Bachelors. Magnificent view of the Harbour..
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19, Robinson Road.
TO LET.
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HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE,
Kowloon,
No.3, CANTON VILLAS...
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTE MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.. Hongkong; 23rd March, 1908).
TO LET. HOUSES in AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowinos,
Immediate Possession. Apply to
. A. RAYMOND,
C/o S. J. David & Co.77 Hongkong, agrd March; 1908,
TO LET.
TELL with Bath
had bese put to. He then referred to the matter Wroom attached, UPPER LEVER, Brit
These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric, Lag His ambition in this life is to help those in trouble, and must not be classed with the rug of 'success of the Shanghai Dock and Engineering
and Fans and word specially built for this trades Excellent cuisine.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Tram Station).
Canton Agents-Messrs. H. Pasquet & Co.
For further particulars, please apply to--
Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.
BARRETTO & CO.,
Agents.
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of pontoons and said that the Council should build pontoons. The Shanghal and Hougkey What Co. had their own pontoons and did their own policing, so it was only right that the Coun.. cil should build more passenger pontoons for the public. The speaker then proposed the Works and said that he hoped that they would get many more jobs of building forry launches. Mr. Grant, Mackenzie made a few remarks And thanked the last speaker for his kind words about the Dock Co. At five o'clock the lausch |--made faşı'aluogaide the jetty and a pleasant
outing was brought to a close,
Thenew vessel is go feet in length and 95
$30 per month...
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C/o Hongling Telegraph Hongkong, 25th March, 1908.
TO LET.
NE FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE,
PRAYA BAST, Dear East Point,
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with your Birth Date, Full Name and Title and Town or County of Birth if possible, upon She was built to make a speed of nine knots. receipt of same Pharos will send you a watten Test Horoscope,
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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 Nathorland India Ports
on through Bills of Lading,
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375.
JAVA-CHINA-IAPAN LIJN.
Hongkong, 29th February, 1908..
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On deck forward there is a comfortable little house lor, the use of foreign, passengers which is Gited in leak with white and Spats are gold trimmings, while the comfortable upholstered ja blue tapestry. The wood work is picked out with the British and Ewo's colours which relieve the monolony of the other fittings Forward of chised so that the helmsmen bar a clear and this house is the wheel house which is well unobstructed view of the river. There are two large cabins for the use of Chinese, which are situated below decks and provide, splendid shelter in bad weather. Along the decks are ranged a number of teakwood raft seats, which can be launched in a moment in case of acci dept. Aft are the lavato, and with all madem conveniences. Stted equipped throughout with specially selected teak wood fittings and is in all respects op to-date. She is supplied with a powerful fire pomp and equipment, so, that in case of fire.co, the wharves or among the shipping in
Vessel is
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the Race Coorse within easy access to the
FLATS for Europeans in WILD DELL Lower Level Tramway. Rent very moderate, BUILDINGS, No. 147, Wanchal Road.
"Apply to—
PERCY SMITH & SETH. Hongkong, 16th December, 1007.
TO LET.
Floors of No. 14. Der Veur Rod
FFICES and ROOMS on the 1st and 2nd
Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewin, Tomes & Ca
Apply tom
THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,
Jardine,: Matheson & Co., Ltdgy
Connaught Road Central Hongkong, 24th February, 1008) J
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TO LET
|ATHERLEIGH, Conduit Road,
"A HOUSE is Clifton Gardens, Cạn
dalt Road
SOFFICES in YORK BUILDING.
GODOWNS _in,” PRAVA EAST: BLUK, KYBUILDINGS, and No. 165, Di Vaux
ROAD Dext to the Hongkong Hotel FLATS 12 MORRTON TEKBACK, A OFFICES TOP FLOOR, NO. 1, COK
Ground Work NAUGHT. ROAD," facing: the Cricket-
the barbour, abe` will acqve as a valuable auxiliary to the present fra floats, being able to throw three good streams. to a height of over Elty tet.The crew's quarters are forward and men alry and well-ventilated. She has two. patent anchors which are quickly handled by a patent winch placed in the bows. At intervals along the sides are life buoys, fitted in brackets which can be thrown overboard at a moment's Dotics. The engines are of the compound mon-condensing type, haring cylinders of
No. 107 DES VŒEUX ROAD CENTRAL and 18 inch diameter, by 18 inch stroke, supplied with steam by cylindrical retura tabest Floor.
REHOUSES in WORD NEI-CHONG ROAD, bolles. The ferry has been built after de signs and pasterns of the Clyde cruisans which
Apply te ware formerly used on that river as ferry boats and were very successful, the designs having been brought out by Mr. Duncan Glass The *Clubs X was built to make a speed of pins kool, but on all her trials the averaged nyaT ten, and on the trip yesterday maintained an averige speed of 10-3 knots. The new ress: Bien credit to her builders and the Bhar
and fangkew Wharf Company are graciated on their acquiring such a servicen and pp 10 2date ferry ruboal)
mention in cascläslong as
THE HONGKONG SMENT, & AGEN Hourkony, 23rd March,
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