Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY DECEMBER 31 1908.
Intimation.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., Lio.
BREMEN
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES
FOR
STEAMERI
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
Hongkong, srst December, 1908.
WELCHERS & CO.,
No. 1 DOCK.
Length inside 516 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blocks, 97.5 ft. Time to | pump out, 4 hours,
No. 2 Dock. Length inside, 875 fb. Width'of entrance, top 60.5.ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooks, 98,5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 hours.
TH
“HESE DOOKS are conveniantly situated in Yokohama kirbour, and the attention of Captain's and Roglasema la respectfully called to the advantages, offered for Docking Find repulsing Vansals and Machinery of svary description.
The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work und a large stock of material is always at hand, (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds' surveyon).
Two powerini Twin, Screw Towboata are available for taking Vesselm in or out o Dock, and for taking Sailing Vassale in or out of the bay. The Apating 'darrick is capable of lifting 35 tons.
MISSING TROUSERS
“HOURE' * BOY'S" NEW WÀY: OF DETAINING:
Intimitions:
NEW YEAR MOLIDAYS,
Aporal way to detain a prionner was dis cribed to Me, J. E. Woad, in the Police Court. this forenson, by a house "boy" Wesg Shing Kin, the "boy," employed by Mr. Shapton, solicitor, and Pan Shing, a ser vant, unemployed, were jolutly charged with sealing are pairs of trousers, valued at $50 the properties of Mr. Shenton and Mr. Beckwith FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, both of whom reside at 4, Morrison Hil
TN accordance with Gevarumant Notification || 1 No. 930 the EXCHANGE BANKS -
be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS STO-MORROW and SATUR. DAY,tat'and zud January stoop, valid
Hoogkong, gist Decembar, rgod.
The evidence for the prosecution was, in effect, that the trousers were stalen about ten days ago, but the thef was not discovered until hst night, when the Bist defendant handed Mr. Shanton three pawatickata "to redeem his property!" pr Poggio
Pan Shing (the second defendant) gava im- portant testimony. ́ ́ He said that ú faw days, ago he met the first defendant in the streets The laiter gave him a'pair of trousers and asked him to pawn same. He went away and pledged·| them for a dollar and a half, which ha gave, in full, to the first man with the ticket.
OF HONGKONG VIN NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. TOTICE in hereby given that a FIRE
CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-MORROW and SATUR- DAY, the tat and, and pros, respectivalya
INSURANCE OFFICES will be
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary.
Hongkong, 31st December, 1908.
THE IMPERIAL COLONIAL CLUBS
The Court-When you wore pawning the trousers, did the pawnbroker ask you from THE above Club is formed chiefly for
where you got them -No.
Did he ask you your name?-No. The pawnbroker could not recognise the witness, but stated that his practice was to get the names of every person pledging property.
taken to discover whather the person pawning the goods had the owner's consent.
Steam Launches of Steal or Wood, Lighters, Steel Baildings and Rools, Bridg In the case of European goods more care was Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premiser.
Tenders will be made up when enquired and the workmanship and material will be guaranted.
The cost of Docking, and rupale work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos, 376, 506, or 681.
Telegrams, “Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt."
Liebers, Bootte,
A. 1, and Watkins.
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & OHINA.
Yokohama, May a3rd, 1905.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FRENCH MAIL LINES.
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEY JAWAL.
TO and FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAL.
Fox
STEAMERS
TO MAIL ON
CAPTAINS SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA.....SYDNEY.................................... „Rebolat ............... 4th Jan./00, P.M. MARSEILLES, TIA PORTS,.................ERNBET BIMONE...Girand... 5th Jan./ng, at 1 PAL. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA POLÝNKLIEN BIO..........18th Jan, P.M. -MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS TONKIN...............Charbonnel,.,tých Jan., at x P.M.'
Transhipment on the Oo's Steamer at Slugapore for Batavia at.Colombo for Onlcatta, Bombay and Austšalla ; m2 Port Sald for the Levant, Constantinople and Black Sea
Through Tickets to London via Paris from £37.10 up to £71,10. sa koure' railway from Marsailles to London, 1
Interpretari moot passengers at their arrival in Marsellias,
For further particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 74th December, rods.
P. NALIN,
AOTING AGENT,
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
Steamer.
-TJIPANAS
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND
JAPAN.
From
Hxpected on or abont
Will leave for ..
and half Dec. | JAVA
On or about
SHANGHAI
SALAMABONDEVER.) zad kaif 'Dec. TJIMAHI ..............| JAVA man... munus] ist half Jan. | SHANGHAI ........................ rst half Jan. TJILIWONG. JATAM somino. tot half Jáo,' | JAVA Semiannulum) 1st half Jan.
TJIKINI ........... JAVA muninni.. and half Jan. JAPAN .................................. and half Jan.
TJILATJAP.....| JAYA:
V........................................... 1st half Feb. | SHANGHAI ................................... Tat hall Fab. TJIBODAS
JAYA
·JAPAN. .........NDER
The Blasmurs are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for limited number of Saloon Parrangers," and will take Onrgo to all Natherland India Ports 1 through Bills of Lading,
For Particulars of Freight and Fassage, apply to
JAVA-CHIÑA-JAPAN LIJN.
Telephons No, 375).
YORK BUILDINGR, zat foor,
Hongkong, 14th December, 1908.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
-
COMPANIES.
HONG KONG - WƉO HOW
LIHI
THE Stramarz
"LINTAN" and "SAN-VI*
Shipping-Steamers.
MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES:
FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. Canton and KOUANG-SI.
£5. "PA-L BEAU,” love tons; xa kuoti,,
ES CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 100s, 14-knots.
The prodien,ɔnt kumurlausly apçalated and punctual stezniers on the line. Departure from Hipagkongjaljio P.M. {Saturdaysjaxcepted). Departure from Canton;al's.15 #.M. (Sundays excepted),
The Court have a suspicion that many. pawnbrokers do not ask for any names.
Inspector Smith oxid that it was their custom to get names,
COLONIAL and OVER-SEAS MEN« BERS; It is situated at No. 84 Piccadilly (the) centre of Clubland), apposita the Green Park. || The Club has a Bridge Section, Reception, Dining, Billiard Room, Smoking Lounge, Reading Room and Library,
Ladies are eligible as Members, Entrance Fee, Five Guineas, Annual Sob- scription, Five Guineas.
Further particulars from
THE ORGANISING SECRETARY, 84. Piccadilly, W. London, 19th Atīgust, 1908.
1766
KAK
The first defendant denied that bo gàre the second, man the trousers to pawn. He met bim in the street and asked him for the pawn-AX TRAMWAYS COMPANY, tickets; as he knew his master had lost sonte
| things." The second defendant banded him the tickets, and witness took him to a com Eg pradore shop on the Frays and telephoned to his master, reporting the loss. The Nor "boy" answered the telephone and, after bear- ∙ng. bis. story, went to the shop; where be found the Gret and second defendants. The No. I waited for a policeman, but as none came and fearing that the second defendant would get away, he told the first defendant to take him to a restaurant and buy him “chow!" This was done, and it was there that the arrest came about. A statement made by prisoner at the station caused the first defendant's arrest also.
These superb steamers Curlyjog the French Mall are fitted throughout with Electric Light and Fans and wars specially built for this trade, Excellant cuisine. D
The Company's Own Wharf sour Wing Lok Street and its berth in Cantoà opposite Shameen.
Later in the evening the police, searched the pawnshops and found the four ather pairs of trousers,
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The Court was inclined to believe that the first defendant was not quilty and adjourned his case for further evidence. The second de foodant pleaded guilty then to stealing only one pair,
Pos Ofice.
NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. To:morrow, (New Year's Day), the office will be open from 7 to 9 x.m.
On Saturday, the god January, the office 'will be open from 7 am. to noom for despatch- ing the American Mail
There will be que delivery of letters and one collection as on Sundays.
The Money Order Office will be entirely
For further purticulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shamson, (Canton, closed.
Hongkong, 9th October, 1908.
...or to their Agents
BARRETTO & CO., Hongkong.
Intimations.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Casks of 375 lbs. get $5.50 pm Cash ex Factory.
In Bags of age tha, net $8.46 per Bag ex Factory
SHEWAN TOMES &'i 0.
·General Managers Hanokers, reth-Augant, cool:
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
THE
HÍNA PROVIDENT | LOÁN
MORTGAGE CO., LD.
རྗ་ ཏ་
(Uapital-Paid Ur i.....................$1,350,000)
AND
Loans on Mortgage of House Property, der. Goods received on Storage, Advances made on Merchandise. Loans made on the Providant System.
(Rates and Particulars on application),
THE OFFICE OF.. TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c., 'Undertaken-ánd Executed.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
·General Managers.
LI KWONG LOONG & CO., T CONVENT, GAINE ROAD, begs most
CABINET-MAKERS AND ART DECORATORS, from Skangbal, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE
No. 39, DES VORUZ ROAD CENTRAL The only Shop in Hengkong tích thế nà
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HERE HIGH-OLABS FURNITURE of avery description, can be made to order in any design required.
Havn. Segu patronised, by the Hongkong Ginb, Hongkong Hotal, Taligmph: Goả Mesars, A. Sa Watson & Co., Firms and other leading Establishments ́in the Colony, -to whom referacica',can' be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Furniturs, dr., suppllač...
Mooers. A. 5, Watson & Co, Ltd, write ar follows
SAIL, FROM HONgkong Twics 4 WEEK AND COMPLATE THE ROUND TRIF IN 4-DAYS. Thoms steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Mectricity, THE OLIMATE ON THE WEST--RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS 18 ZIN
VTRY FINE AND EXHILIRATING”
Information apply'ta-
!
BUTTERFIELD & SIFIREA
WEST RIVEK BEMTISH S.S: DOMPANY
"Wa kara pleasure in stating that Mr. L1 KWONG LOONG furnished the Kunaza to our Dispensary and gavo na avery nazla- fuction 9
- (54.) &. 8. WATSON & CO.
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Blangkong, roth March, 1908.
AN APPEAL.
CHE 'SUPERIORESS of the · ITALIAN respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Forts, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to recalva onders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK
Gantiaman's Shlets made to order, and Cent cod Collare reuvered on old ones,
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chii. tran's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required. p
The Superiorses” will also be most 'gratefu} for aby PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made ato Books for the Children of the Poor Schools. ❤he are taught he the Klators
Mangbane 22nd April 10ng
Dentistry.
TBIN TING.
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LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY,
STUDIO, AT NO. 14, D'AQUILAR STREET,
REASONABLE-Fais
Gomvaltation Free.. Hongkong, soth Juna, 1904. M
Dr. L. H. CHAUM. THE LATEST METHOD
· ORDERS--: punctually? attended⋅ to, : sad
AMERICAN-SY:
15 QUEENS
CHARGES most moderata.
"AN IESPECTION; INVITED.
The Cash on delivery system commences on the 1st January, 1909 and applies to. Parcels only received from and despatched to the United Kingdom and does not include the Coast Ports of China.
information respecting the sama can' ba obtained at the Registration Branch of the General Post Office.
·E" Approximate times of closing malls at Ebanghel via Dalny and Siberia :-
Sih January, at 10,00-A.M.
14th January,'at B.go P.M.
22nd January, at 9 AM.
4,00 8,0
LIMITED:
TIME TABLE
WEEK DAVE-
1.1.
7.30 am to 9.30 Every 10 mĵonter, 9.30 am, to 12,00 1,01. 10. Xvory 15 minutDI.. fl.go am, to 12:45 pm. .....Kvary 15 minutes, 12.45 pm to 1.45pm....Every 10 minnie
1.Ig pim to 3:45 pm. Every 15 minuto | 1.45 pm, 102.45 pm... Every 10 minuto.". 1.15 p.m. to 3.00 pm....Every 15 minutes, 3.30 p.m. to $.co pan. Every 15 minutes, 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm. Evary to minuto
NIGHT CARL 8.45 pm and 9 mm, dies pm toại
gvery hall kons, SUNDAYS, '500's.m. 'to 9.00 am. „Every 15 minnies .2.00 am to 9.30am... Every 30 minute; 9:30 am, to 10.30 am....Every, tg minutes, 10.30 in 11 00 £m „Entry 10 minutes, ́1045 km, tó 1a,do noor... Every 15 minutte, 13.00 Noon to 1,00 p.m.... Every jó minute, ∙1:00 p.m. to 15.40 p.m.”.....). very 'vi, minute 3.00 pm, to 6.00p.m....kvery 10 minute 5.00 p.m. 1o. 7,00 g.an, ... Every 15 minutes 2,00p.m. to 3.00p.m... Every 10
10 tant. NIGHT CARE » ça:West Cayı, SATURDAY!
· Extra can at-345.pæ, 11:30 pm, and If.15 pm,
SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's (tica," ALEXANDRĂ, BUILDINGR. Des Vœux Road Central,
JOHN D, HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkrag, 4th June, 1087,7
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