Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 261909.
Intimations.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., Lo
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
FOR
STEAMKRI
No. 1 DOCK.
Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft., bottom 75 ft. Waterlon blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
-TO SAIL
T
PRINZ SIGISMUND"
Capl. D. Leox Divermosilieri
About SATURDAY,
YOKOHAMA and KOBE
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN
"PRINE LUDWIG "
3rd April
7th April, Noan.
WEDNESDAY,
Capt. F. v. Biozor...i..
KUDAT and SANDAKAN..........{Dapt, F. Samblit
"
Beginning of April.
For further Particulars, apply tö
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
Hongkong, 20th March; 1909.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FRENCH MAIL LINES.
FORTNIGHTLY; SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via BUEZ (ANAL.,
TO and FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI.
FOR
STEAMERS
..NERA...
CAPTAINS
TO BAIL ON
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA...ERNEST SIMONS „Girard......... 29th March, P.M.
MAHSHILLES, VIA PORTS
Martin ....30th March, at x P,M. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA ..... TONKIN............Charbonnel... 12th April, P.K. MARSEILLES, YIA PORTS ...... CALEDONIENBUDG... 13th April, at 1 P.M.
Transhipment on-the Gola Steamers at Singapore for Batavia; at Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australla pat Port Bald for the Levant, Coustantinople and Black Sea. -
Through Tickets to Lunden vis Paris from £37.10 up to £91,10, 20 hours callway from
Marseilles to London..
Interprotero most passengers at their arrival ią Marseillos.
For further particulars, apply to
Hongkong, 15th March, tong.
P. de CHAMPMORIN,
AGENT,
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES,
FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG, QANTON AND
'KOUANG-51.
5.5, "PAUL BEAU,” 1,900 1908, 14 knots;
6.S. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots,
The speediest, most luxuriously appolated and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at xa r,kt. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canion at 5.75 r.m. (Sundays excepted)..
Thasa superb claameri camping the French Mall are fitted throughout with Electric Light | and Fans and were specially ballt for this trade. Excellent cuisine.
The Company's Own Wharf noir Wing Lok Strast and its berth in Canton (opposite Shameen..
For further particulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shameen, Canton.
or to their Agents
BARRETTO & CO, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 9th October, 1908,
EYES
RIGHT!
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET AND QUEEN'S ROAD,
W
FILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.
-Lenses Ground.. All kinds of Repairs,~*~ Spectacion for: all-
or write, for Illustrated Booklet on "Defective Sight,
1. John Street, Badford Row, W.0.
GAYOUTTA
59. Bentläck-Sfrast
5KANOMAL
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£56, Hanking Road
CONS
MONSY
ELE SALE OF SILVER ON CHINA
ACCOUNT.
Mossra Bamuel Montage and Co. reported. as follows on Februity 18 :
With the exception of the smal deductions for India and trade purposes, the bulk of the £700,000 bar gold available this week, was acquired by the Bank of England at 778. 9d. per ok, standard.
The following amounts have been received by the Bank:-
NGSHIBBOED
THE HONGKON OBS LATORY
METEOROLOGICAL SIGNALS;
Meteorological g mast in front of the Water Police Sta Taim Sha Tsui for the information of of vessels leaving the port.
do not necessarily imply that bad weather is expected here;
No. 2 DOCK: Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top,80.5 ft. bottom 45.8 Feb. 11. £195,000 la bar gold, and £7,000
in sovereigns from Paris, Feb. 12. 23,000 in Signal ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Timebar gold, and £122,000 in German gold coin.
to pump out, 8 hours:
......ÉSE DOOKS are conveniently situated in Tokohama harbour, and the attsation of Captains and Bagiyeem is respectfully called to, the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of avery 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 balag testod by Lloyds' surveyoruje
Two powerful Twio Screw Towboats are available for taking" Vossels in or out of Dock, and for laklog Salling Vasadis in or out of the bay. The doating derrick is capable of lifting as tons.
|
Feb. 15. £10,000 in bar gold, and £9,000 In sovereigns from Australia. Fob. 16 £155,000 and Feb. 17, £147,000 in bar gold...
Withdrawals ware made as under-
:: Feb. 11,0 £315,000 in sovereigns for South America, and £163,000 in sovereign="" for" Buenos Ayran, and Feb, 17.- £100,000 in sovereigns for South AmsZICA.
The nët influx is £178,0.0. SAMME SILVER.
In our last letter we draw attention to the uncertainly over-shadowing the future" in con- a:quence of the attitude of Chios- doubital factor in an otherwise fairly favourable outlook. Events Have proved that this distrust Was justified and sales an, China, account, both for near and far delivery, have been considerable, though somewbat Intermittent, Thë f ́ct that Steam Launches of Baal or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge the German steamer which left on Tuesday, 'Work, and all kinds of Machinary art made on the premissa.
carried about £160,000 consigued to Shanghai, does not conflict with the above, as this con- Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be sigumant could, if necessary, be diverted to the
Indian market, granted.
The P. and O. steamer timed to reach Bom- The cust of Docking, and rept workTM" will: found to compare favourably with that and deliver ballion for the March settlement, of any port in the world.
seems destined, at the time of writing, to carry a moderate shipmant, but it is, of course, "possible that more silver may be put on board
at the last moment.
"Telephone: Nos, 876, 608, or 881.
Telegrams," Dook, Yokohama," Joden A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.
Liebers, Boatts,
Yokohama, May 33rd, 1905,
PHILATELIC NOVELTY.
'
suitable for
PRESENTS,
BAGS OF USED POSTAGE STAMPS
Containing :
All Asiatic Stamps,
4,000 for $8:00
.3,000, 11 7,00
2,000 5.00
700
2.00
*300 11 · 1.00
All Chinese Stamps.
4,000 for $4.50
3,000 n 1.50
2,003 n 3.50 1,000 1.50 -
Also Stamps in Packets and Sets, and ciber Philatelic Requisites at prices to suit every- body.
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1.
VIEW POSTCARDS, ALBUMS, HINGES, RAPHARE TUCk's Toy BOOKS AND RELIEF SCRAPS, MANILA CIGARS AND CIGARETTES, kc.. &c. Sec. Inspection invited.
GRACA & CO.
No. 37, Des Voeux Read..
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.,
SHIP CHANDLERS, BAILMAKERS, ·
COAL AND PROVISION MERE CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS
"AND GENERAL COMMISSON; AGENTS,
GROUND FLOOR,.
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG,
·SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS
SOLE AGENTS FOR
COMPOSITION' RED, HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT. DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR
- LAUNCHES, '&c. BUD
́`· Bols-digenis for** FERGUSON'S SPECIAL ORRAM -and
P & O. SPECIAL LIQUER BUOTOH WHISKY,' &c. EVERY 'KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOOK
REASONABLE PRICES Hongkoer, tik March, view,
LEE YEE HAIR DRESSING SALOON. A
HAS ALWAYS ON HAND CIGARS, CIGARETTES
AND
TOILET 'REQUISITES FOR SALE
12 D'AQUILAR STREET, HONGKONG,
and Rooms fechan, wasem
D. NOMA,
PROFESSIONAL TATTOOER]
ANDE THE EXPERT REMOVER OF TATTOO MARKS,
No, to Queen's ROAD, ORNTRAL””
PATRO
DATRONISED by Prince of Wales, then H..R. H. The Duke of York, and
"H. K. H. The Emperor of Runnin, nud Having j
4,300 testimoplats from 'ali sourced, sa
"My $4-years' experience in tattooing, is a gaurantee of good work and prompt execution. My colours are absolutely fast and perfectly harmless, and produce a charming effect not "altained by any othery-as-their-composition is only known to 12. In tattooing unlike soms species of engravings, care must be taken to have the work done in a perfect, high toned manner. In order ta' take special precaution against possibis dangers, I won fresh, materials
15 copying gol«Portraits (with distinct minuteness a speciality Pe # Hanakanz 1st September 1908.
A. 1, and Watkine.
DON'T BUY
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ELSEWHERE, BEFORE YOU CALL AT
*
FRENCH STORË
(Opposite ASTOR HOUSE),
NOW SHOWING
A Large and Fancy Assortment of..
The Best FRENCH TOYS, DOLLS;
TOM SMITH'S ORACKERS,
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE,
PERNOT BISCUITS..
&C.. Bec &c.
Hongkong, atst Novamber, rond
PRAK
7.00 am.."
TRAMWAYS COMPANY
· LIMITED...
TIME-TABLE
WEEK DAYS.
7.30 am, to 935 a.m. .....Every 10 mluntes 9.30 am, to 11,00 am. ..... Every 15 minutes, 41.350 m to 12.45 p.m....Every rý minutes. 13-45 p/m.to, 1.15 pm. .....Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm. Every 15 minutes, 1.45, p.m. to 2.15 p.m............Every 10 minutes, 3.15 pm to 5.00 p.m. .......Every 15 minstes. 3.30 p.m. to. 500 p.m....Every 15 minutes 5,90 p.m. to. 8,00 p.m. .......Every to mlouter
'
NICET CARÉ
8.45 pm; and 9 p.m. 9.45 pir. to 11.15 p.m.
...erary half hour;
SUNDAYS, 8:00 am to 9.00 am....Every 15 mlautes, 9.00 am to 9.30 am....Every 30 minutes, 9:30 am, to 10.30 am...Every is minutes 10.30 am to 11.00 am....Every to miantes: 11:45 KM, to 12,00 noon.....Every 15 minuten. 11.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every to minatas 1,00 p.m. to 500 p.m....Krury 15 mlautes 5.00 pm to 5.00 pm. .....Every 10 miontes » 6,00 p.m. to 700 p.m. ..Erary 15 minutos 7,00 p.m. 10 - 8.00 p.m. ...Every 10 minuta“
NIGHT CARS as on Wesk Days.
¿ .. SATURDAYI.
- Extra care a? 3.15 pm, iz.ja p.m, and
13:45 1.0.
SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office,” ALEXANDRA : BUILDINOL Des Vaur Road Central,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
·General· ManagŠIS," Hongkong, ah Jane 2007,
tas
THERAPION MAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED IN DRAGEE (TASTELESS) FORM, ANWONDERFUL DISOÖVERY. This insho age of erosieland experiment, when siiatur. so to apeak, 'is ransacked by can acie... tific for itscomíait and happigtas of man. Selen bas indeed pado glanį štriden during the pr repjury, and among dammta no meni ĮGUN RE sortant—llaumez k krundi pine guns that cổ
THERAPION.
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Lallemand, and Kovs, by whom it was scene tanke. since allorly adopted, and that 33 is worthý the attention of those who'requH surÒ A remedy we think there is no doubt. From the time of Aristošie downwards, a potent agent in the removal of thmediassa has clike the famed philosopher's stase) been the object of warch of soma kopeful, generona lodes grid far beyond the merpowe
such cold wewe kuvaboon dispered-of transi ,mwṛng the básar metali Into goldj-varnfy the dis saniyel z quedy so potentzTRETIPËPRITĒTISTASU" ing region of the cushioned eye la ths una càm, and to the others adtually, spopilly and safely to expe! from the spake without ile kids or evang the knowledge, of i werend party, the poleone` al· sogúlved or akizited diwata scalf sheir protra formas Lara sa Saint Brace bebinde och la ANKENNY, NEW PRENDH REMEDY S
ERAPION
which may fitainly rank wiiby if not take pista " dence pề, mai tha discover he së our day, Kipas - which no Hula corosistion and noise hare Deon waed that has been created for skla medicina "bar" ver Intendaged appears de prove this in 198my ¿lized to east base oblivion all those questionADIA samodies that were formerly, the sole relianOS N medical meniųʻowoyles may ba piriatsed of the
THE MAIN BUPPORT. 'Bear' covering, and Continental orders have been the main support of the market.
According to official report, £102,000 in coln, bar been shippel „recently to various ports in New Zealand; this it a little mis- leading as the silver "value" is only about £40,000
On the 30th ult, a shipment of 57,000. oz. was made from San Francisco_to 'the East. The total shipments from this part in 1958. amounted to £142,00), compared with £735,000 in 1907). -
The prices for cash, and two months' silver, have been identical throughout the week. To- "day's quotations for cash and two mouths (33.9/iBd) are 5/16d, lower than a week ago.
QUOTATIONS.' Quotations for bar silver per oz. Standard. Feb, 123d. cash. 231⁄2), two months.
23fd.
Feb. 13-23fd,
Feb;15-2349...
Feb. 16-23jd;
23td...
#3fd/
1:23 -9/160.
- Feb, 17-23 11/s5d, m. 2311/16d.
Feb, 18-23 9/10
Average)
for the $ 13.708"
week,
23.708.
Bank Rai....ne quote.
3 per cent, Bar Gold per oz Standard...77/9d French Gold Cola per oz.76[4d.. German Gold Chin per on 76/40... United States Gold Coin peros...46/4d.
Intimations.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.
TT is hereby notified; that on and after this date, the selling price of ice, will be reduced to HALF A CENT per pound.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ld.,
General Managers, .... HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 11th March, 1902
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THE
COLD STORAGĖ
A COME! point upwardsTM
indicates a Typhoon to the North of the Colony
Indicates a Typhoon
ANA CONE point upwards, we to die Wörth-East and D5UM below
A DRUM
A ONE point down- wards dod DEVM-below
$ A CONE point dowo- wards
A CONE paint down. wards and BALI. below
7. A BALL
A CONE polat upwards and BALL below
of the Coloby
indicates a Typhoon" to the East of the Colony
Indicatesa Typhoon to the. Bouffi- Fast of the Colony,
indicatesa Typhoon. to the South of the Colony.
indicatesa Typhoon
to the South Week:
of the Colony.
indicates
to the West of tha
Colony.
Indicates a Typhoon to the North West of the Colony.
Red Signals Indicate that the centre 1 believed to be more than 300, miles away, from the Colony,
Black Signal Indicate that the centre is believed to be less than 300 miles away from the Colony.
The above signals will, as keretofore, be hoisted only when typhoons exist, in «such positions or are moving in such directions, that information regarding thom is considered to be of importance to the Colony or to shipping leaving the harbour,
These signals are repeated at the Harbout Ofice, H.M.S. Tamar, Green Island_Signal Mast, and the Flagstaff on the premises of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company at Kowloon.
URGENT SIGNALE
In addition to the above, when it is expected that the wind may increase to full, typhoon Signal will be made at the Water Police force at say moment, the following Urgent
Station, and repeated at the Harbour Office
THREE EXPLOSIVE BOMBE, AT, INTERVALS OF TEN BÉCONDE,
A Black Cross will be hoisted at the unn "HE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, { tima, superior to the other shapes.
LTD, have now 40,000 Cubic fast' of COLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT.:||: Stores will Be Open At to A.M. and 47, M. daily, Sunday excepted, to recóive, and deilver parfákable goods.
G. K. HAXTON, Manager.
Hongkong, bib January, 1969.
NOTICE:
Ise
Mversed in literature, has been a teacher R. LI HON FAN, a Coincie graduate
Colony for over ten years to European officials and merchants' in- this
He has a good method of training Euro peans to pass in the Chipers examination, and in possessed of a first rato contificate as A Chinese teacher.
Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested to write care of Hongkong Telegraph office or direct to 37, Hollywood Road, and floor,
Hongkong, 27th February, 1909...
GUNS
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DIRECT bors Double Breechloaders
IRECT from the manufacturers at lowest.
|-fmm, 30/0 ( each. * Illustrated: catalogue of Latest model Shot Gaas, Combination Guns, Sporting Rifles, &c., post free. : D. JAMES & REYNOLDS; George Street, Minories, Lon- | don, K.C, England to ke
de a part ARMAN APPEAL,
THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN 1 CONVENT, CAINE HOAD,.. begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage" and support, rád desires to: stats that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK
Gentleman's Shists made to order, and Cams and Collain senswed on old ones)
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chil dren's Drases, kad all kinds ? Materials can be supalled, if requ K.The Superioress: will'also be mő for kay PAPRE oF 014 Buy Lore Into Books for the
NIGHT, SIGNALE.
The following Night Signals will be exhibit. ed from the Flagstaff on the roof of the Water Police Station at Kowloon, the Harbour Offies Flagstaff, and H.M.S. Tomar.
1. Three Lights Vertical, Green Green Green, indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated more than 300 miles from the Colony
11: Three Lights Voi: cal, Green Red Greer, indicates that: typhoon (a believed to be situated loss than too miles from the Colony,
Three Lights e fical, Red Green Red, indicates that the wind may be expected to increase to full typhoon force at any moment.
No, III Signal will be accompanied by the Explosive Bombs, as above, in the event of the information conveyed by this signal being first published by night.
These Night Signals the Day Signals at Recessary, be altered
SUPPLEMENT
be substituted the
For the benefit of Nativi Ocean Vessels, a Cone will each of the following erations durin that any of the abore Day, Bignals are in the Harbour, a
Gap Rock
Stanley Cape Getilason
This will indicats that somewhere in the China:
holsted in: