TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1914.
THE HONGKONG
VESSELS LOADING.
EUROPEAN PORTS.
Shipping
"
INDO-CHINA STEAM
NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
(Projected Sailings from Hongkong.-Subject to Alteration).
For
Steamship
On
S'HAI & T'tau via Stow Choysang*+ Sun., 12th Apr. at d'light
SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI
SANDAKAN.
MANILA
KOKE & Moji
Sun, 12th Apr.at d'light Kwongsang Tues., 14th Apr.at d'light
.Esangi
„Hinsang!
Thur,, 16th Apr. at noon
Yuensang* Sat., 18th Apr. at 2 p.m. Suisang*
Tues., 21st Apr, at d’light Return Tours to Japan (Occupying 24 days)." The steamers Kutsang," "Namsang" and "Laisang," leave about every 3 weeks for Shanghai and Japan returning vis Kobe (Inland Sea) and Moji to Hongkong. Time occupied 20 days. Thi *aorvico is supplemented by the "Foksang " Kumsang Lovat
"Yatshing" and "Suisang leaving Hongkong at regular intervala for Yokohama, Kobe and Moji and returning thence direct to Hongkong. Time occupied 16 days
The steamers Choysang," Kwongsang," and "Hangsang will call at watow on their way down from Shanghai.
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These vessels have all modern improvements and are fitted throughout with electric Light.
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A duly qualified surgeon is also carried, *Steamers have superior accommodation for First-class Passengers, and are fitted throughout with Electric Light, ↑ Taking Cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Yangteze
Parts, Chefoo, Tientsin, Dalny, Weihaiwei, Taingtau. Taking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Kudat, Lahad Datu, Simporna, Tawao, Usukan. Jesselton and Labuan. For Freight or Passage,
Destination.
Trieste, vis Singapore, Penang,
Colombo, etc., London & Antwerp via S'pore &c. N'les, Goa, A'rs, Lisbon 'ton, & M'seilles via S'gon, S'pore, O'ho,
Port Sald
Havre, Bremen & Hamburg London, Hull and Antwerp Marseilles, Antwrep, R'dam,
Bremen Hamburg Havre, Emden & H'burg/B'men M'les, Hamburg & Antwerp &c. Havre, Dunkirk, Emden and
Hamburg/Bremen
dam,}
Gernis Tte, Fiume V'ce, via S'pore etc. Persia Morseilles, Anwerp, Rotterdam,Į
Hamburg & Bremen Havre, Emden & Hamburg London, Rotterdam & Antwerp Marseilles via Ports
Havre, D'kirk, & Hamburg P'dam, Hamburg & Antwerp Bavre, Bremen and Hamburg
Havre, & Hamburg
Apply to JARDINE. MATHESON & CO., LD. Rotterdam, & Hamburg
Telephone No. 215.
THE
ROYAL
General Managers,
MAIL STEAM
PACKET CO.
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PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
Subject to change without Notice "Shire" Line Service.-Homewa`d.
For
LONDON & ANTWERP...Merionethshire......... 13th April.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
VESSELS ADVERTISED TO DEPART TO-MORROW.
Vessels.
Haimun Daijin Maru
DEPART ON MONDAY.
Kwongsang A. Apcar
CANADIAN MAIL.
The C.P.R... EMPRESS OF RUSSIA feit Yokohams on the 28th Mar. between | 4 & 6'a.m.
AMERICAN MAIL.
Vessel's -Name.
For Freight Apply To
To be De- apatched.
..For..
Swatow Formosa
Koorber Khiva Yorok
6. W. Co.
15, Apr.
P. & O.
15, Apr.
M. & Co.
15, Apr,
Shanghai Caloutta
Atlantique Bayern Glenlogan
M. M. Co.
H. A. L.
1, Apr. 23, Apr.
8. T. Co.
26, Apr.
Lotbringen Thueringen Belgravia
N. D. L.M. of Apr. N. D. L. H. A. L.
B of May
1 May
N. D. L.
5. of May
S. W. Co.
6, May
Sigmaringen M. Co. Uckermark" H. A. L. Card'shire Dumbea M. M. Schwarzburg H. A. L.
16, May
15, May
J. M. Co.
18, May
Brisgavia
H. A. L22,
Altmark
Brasilia
H. A. L. H. A. L. Furst Bulow H. A. L.
19, May 19, May May 1, June 6, June 6, June
NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND CANADA.”
Steamers.
Date of Sailing
Boston and New York
LONDON, ROTTERDAM}
& ANTWERP ..........................
Cardiganshire
Trans-Pacific "Shir" &
19th May. Glen" Joint Service.
V'TORIA VIVER STLE;
TACOMA & PLAND...]
VTORIA VIVER, STLE)
Clenlochy
TACOMA & P'LAND ...
...... 2nd May.
Victoria, V'ver, S'ile & P. (Or.) Hoerde
Karema Vancouver via S'hai and Japan E, of Asia Vitoria, B.C, T'ma via Japan &c.Chicago M. Vtoria, B.C.S'tle via Shanghai&o ShidzuokaM.N. Y. K. San F'co via 8'hai & Japan &c. H'kong M. T. K. K. New York via Suez Canal Afghan P. A. K. Co. San Francisco and San Pedro San F'co vis Manlia & Japan &c. Persia V'toria, V'ver, S'tle, T. & P. New York via Ports & Suez Canal Indranatha J. M. Co. San F'cisco via 8'hai & Japan &c. Shinyo M. San Francisco
H. A. L.
14, Apr.
D. & Co.
15, Apr.
C. P. R.
16, Apr
0. $. K.
16, Apr.
21, Apr.
25, Apr.
25, Apr.
M. S. Dollar R. D Co. P, M. Co. Glenlochy J. M. Co.
(28, Apr.
28, Apr. 3, May 5, May
T.K.K.
11, May
Victoria, V'ver, S'tle & Pland
Chiyo M. C'ahire
T. K. K.
Į19, May
J. M. Co.
28, May
AUSTRALIA..
Australian Porta via Manile. Australian Ports via Manila Australia
P.Sigismund M. & Co. Taiyuan B. & 9.
18, Apr.
12. Apr.
Aldenham
G. L. Co.
Australian Porta via Manila Australia
"Nikko M.
N. Y, K.
1, May 6, May
¡Empire
G. L. Co.
29, May
SINGAPORE, COÁST PORTS AND JAPAN
VTORIA VIVER, STLE Carnarvonshire ......28th May,
TACOMA & P'LAND...'
Cargo accepted on through Bills of Lading to all ports in Europe
and North and South America.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD.
Telephone No. 215 Sub. Ex. No. 9.
BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO., LTD.
NEW SERVICE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN Yokohama, Kobe, Hongkong. Straits and Rangoon. EASTWARD.
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The 9.8. MUTTRA 4,644 tons gross, Capt. H. CAREY, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJI on the 15th April at daylight, taking cargo and Passengers at current Rates.
For Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 215.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD.
Agents.
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THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD
& ENGINEERING CO. OF Shanghai, Yhama, Koba & Moji|Japan
HONGKONG, Ltd. TAIKOO DOCKYARD,
HONGKONG.
SHIPBUILDERS, SAI,VORS & REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS, FORGEMASTERS, BRASS & IRON FOUNDERS, CONS. TRUCTIONAL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. WELDING & CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS. Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines, Boilers, Railway Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all Classes of Engineering, Iron and Wood Work.
Anping, Takao via S'tow & Amoy Boshu Maru Yokohama, Kobe and Moji Multra S'hai, Nagasaki, Kobe & Y'hama Buelow Bombay via S'pore, Port S'ham,Į
Penang & Colombo Bombay via S'pore & Colombo Shanghai, Kobe & Moji Manila
S'pore, P'ang, R'goon & O'cutta Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama Kobe (direct)
GRAVING DOCK » 787 x 88' x 34'6" Pumps emply Dock in 2-3/4 hours. THREE PATENT LIPWAYS taking vessels up to 3,000 ton-Shanghai displacement, providing conditions for painting ships with mos efficient results.
100-Ton ELECTRIC crane on quaY-ELECTRIC OVER- HEAD CRANES throughout the Shops, ranging up to 100 Tons,
50-Ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains Wire Ropes, Rivote, etc. AGENTS for:~
JOHN 1. THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD.
MOTORS. 7-1/2 PETROL & KEROSENE MARINE
150 B. H. P.
As supplied to the British Admiralty & War Office.
Manila, Mangarin, Cebu & Iloilo Rubi Koba Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama, Altmark
P.Waldemar M. Co. Tientsin via Stow, W'wei & C'foo Chipshing J. M. Co. Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama W'berg H. A. L. Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama Furst Bulow H. A. L
Bohemia S. W. .Co.
8. W. Y'hama and Kobe vin Shanghai Nippon Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama Segovia. Emden. Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama. Shanghai, Kbbe and Yokohama Sambia Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama Frisia Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Y'hama (Navara Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama Silesia Japan
Tillatjap Shanghal
Tjikini Batavia, Cheribon, Samarang, &c. Tjipanas Batavia, Cheribon, Samarang,&e. Tjimahi Shanghai
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VESSELS IN PORT.
Steamers.
Paklat, Ger. a. 1,011; Yoh Wenzel, 9rd
To Sall
MAHDOLLAR
Inst.-Swatow, 2nd lust. Rice-BEAMSHIPAL ASSA
Toan, Br, 2.0, 1,951, J. V. Bidford, Sed inst
Manila, 1st inst.--Goa-B. & Proposed sailings for
Tientan, Br. s. 1,136, MoGarity, 2nd inst. FRANCISCO, & SAN PEDRO.
-Taington, 28th lost. Gan.-B.
Boilefoe, Norw, s. 839, E. Dons, ith inst.,
—Bangkok, 27th ulk Rico-T. & Co.
M. S. 28th April DOLLAR" 1914.
Connection made with Salt
Devanongae, Br. s. 1,047, 0. W. Shearer, Lake Railway at San Pedro for 3rd inat.--Saigon. 29th ult. Rice OVERLAND points. For rates,
A. Bune. Hulebow, Br. za, 1,216, Hooker, rd inat, epace and further particulars
Tientsin, Elst ult. Gen.-B. and apply to
Lysemoon, Ger, ss 1,939, E. Abshayen, THE ROBERT DOLLAR CO.,
4th Inat.-Saigon, 31st ult. Ricu
V. M. SMITH, : Chinose.
Linuguhow, Br. &.& 1,220, Benson, 4th inst
Shanghae, 31st ult. Gen.-E. and Tol. 192.
Lovit, Bas. 3,901, R. R. Glegg, 4th inat:
Calcutta, 30th ult. Gen.-J. M. &
Do
Manager.
3, Queen's Building.
Tat Sbing, Br. u.s. 1,324, R. Y. Anderson. AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL
Srp inst,-Moll, 19th ult. Gen.---), M. & Co.
LINE.
The P. M. 6. SIBERIA arrived at San Tilpanis Dut, ax. 2,500, A. Oldenburger, Francisce on the 29th March.
3rd inet Amoy, 2nd inat. Gen---For Boston and New York via
E.
60. Langsdungen, 3rd || inat-Hollow, and inst., Gon.--- Order.
GERMAN MAIL.
Triumph,
The I. G. M. ss. BULOW carrying the Filmuhl, Dut, ss. 2,470, J. Oushuys, 4th |
Germani” Mails with dates from Barlin of the 18th of March left Colombo on the
5th lastant a.m. and may be expected bara on or about the 16th fast.
The I.G. M.as. PRINZ WALDEMAR left Sydney on the 4th inst. at 8 p.m. and may be expected here on or about the 27th inst.
The I. G. M... P. E. FRIEDRICH which left here on the 31st of March arrived at Singapore on the 6th instant at 11 a.m.
MERCHANT STEAMERS.
'The N, Y. K. 25. SANUKI MARU (Calcutta Line.) left Calcutta for this part
innt.Macastur, 27th ult. Gen.
3. C. J. L
Vladimir; Rus, ss. 3,197, Kamishnusky, 3rd inat.Vladivortor, 21st ult.
+
Gen--Luckmanet,
Amaama, Fr. 98. 2,958. Costa, 6th inst- Yokohama, 28th inst., Gen.M. M.
Suez Canal.
THE Steamship
"AFGHAN PRINCE." Capt. Whalley, will be despatch- ed as above on SATURDAY, the 25th April, 1914.
For Freight and passage, apply
to-
"
Ausbu Maru, Jap. 5.9. 1,907, B. Ito, 5th inst-Moji, 30th ult, Coal--M. B.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG &¡Co. K. Atholl, Br. &.a. 3,031, S. L. Saxby, 6th inst,
General Agents." Shanghai, 3rd inst. den.-D. &Hongkong, 31st Mar, 1914. (077 Co. on. Chi .. 1177, W, Ross, 5th inst
Ma, 2nd inst. Ges.---G. }
Chi Yuon.
Co.
Esong, Br.
Br. s.8.1.127, W. Folmer Baker, Geh
inst.-Shanghai, 2nd inst. Gen. J. M. & Co,
vin ports on the 24th March and is ex- Haitan, Br. ss. 1,011. Roach, 6th inat
| posted here on the 12th April.
The N. Y. K. 8.5. ATSUTA MARU (European Line.) loft Marseilles for this port via poris on the 21st March and fa expected here on the 21st April
The N. Y. K. a. TAMBA MARU (American Line) left Seattle for this port via ports on the 24th March and is or- pected here on the 26th April.
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The N. Y. K. #3, HITACHI MARU European Line. left London for this port, via ports on the 28th March and is ex- pected here on the 6th May.
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The Barber Line BA. OHALISTER sailed from New York on the 4th Feb. for Hongkong,
The es. GLENTURRET passed the
Swatow, 5th inst. Gon...-D. L. & & Co.
Luchow, Br. s.a. 1,221, Meathrei, 5th Inst. -Shanghai, 2nd lost. Gen.-B. & 9. Mongolia, Am. s.s. 8,750, E. Rice, 5th inst.
San Francisco, Gon.-O. P. R. Pitsanulok, Ger. ea 1,268, W. Taubent, 5th inst. Bangkok, Rica & Gen. -B. and S. Sungklang. Br. B 8.8.
1,600. G. Robinson, 4th Inst.Fakhow. 3rd Inst., Gen.--- B. and 8. Tange Mary, Jap.aa. 3,431, T. Sekine, 6th inst Japan, 29th uit. Gen.-N. N. Y. X. Brisgaris, Gor.
Gor, a.a. 4,355, J. Bold, 7th Inst Singapore, 31st ult. Gen.-H. A. L.
Aldenham, Br. 9.8. 2,410, G. L. Smith, 7th
:
G.
&urne, 4th ult. Gen.
Huez Canal on the 19th Inst., for Hong Don of Ruthren, Br... 3,116, W. Stewart
| kong via Straits.
The East Asiatic Co., Ld. s.u. CATHAY has loft Fort Said and may be expooted hera da or about the 14th of April. »
The A. A. S. & Cols as. INDRANI pissed the Suez Canal on the 17th ult.. for Hongkong direct.
The Mogul Line, s.. MONTROSE loft
United Kingdom for longkong via Streita on the 3rd uit, and as expected to arrivo here on or about the 7th May.
The s... GLENLOCHY passed the Suez Canul or the 31st Mar, for Hongkong via Straits.
The P. & O. Chartered .. ST. LEONARDS from bombay is expected to arrive here on about lith instant.
The 6.3. KWONGSANG will leave for Manila on sue 12th iust. at daylight.
į.
fith inst-Singapore, 31st ult. Gen.maJ, B. & Co.
“GLEN LINE" (MCGREGOR, GOW & Co.) Ltd, For London Hull & Antwerp The s.s."OLENLOGAN " (Capt. Jas. McGregor)
will be despatched for the above ports on or about the 21st, April, 1914.
Saloon passage Hongkong/Lon- don £40.
to
For Freight or passage, apply
SHEWAN TOMES & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 7th April, 1914, 16
Regular Steamship Service
Eastern, Br. B.: 2,272, F. Carter, 5th inst Proposed Sailing from Hongkong
inst-Moj, 1st Inst. Gen.-G. L.
& Co.
Haimun, Br. 8.8. 641, J. W. Evans, 17th inst.Swatow, 6th lust. Gen.- D. & L. and Co.
Hokuto
aru, Jap. s., 2,95, 6th instant-
Maru, Ja
Singapore, 26th ult. Sugar-D
..& Oo!
Loongea Manila, 4th inst. Gen.---3. ang, Br. s.a. 1,093, W. G, Leech, 7th
Inst.)
M, & Co.
Bexta,
For BOSTON & NEW YORK.
s.s. "Karema"}
on or about April 15, For Freight and further in. formation apply to
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Agents
Ger, 6.5. N. Jensen, 6th instant---|
Swatow, 5th inst. Rios--Order Hongkong 12th. Jan., 1914. (9 7 Telemachus, Br. 6.s. 1,350, Fracer, 6th inst ---Salgon, 2nd instant, Rice- Chinare.
Uncas, Br. a. 170, Stewart, 6th inst
Bhanghal, 2nd inst. Oil--5. O. & Co.
Benavon,i Br. 8.B. 2,519, C, W. Addion, 8th Dst. Singapore, 2nd Inst. Gen. -G. L. & Co.
WING KEE & CO.
47-49, Connaught Rd,
PROVISION & COAL
MERCHANTS.
The 88 DILWAKA salled from Cal-Chunang, Br.a.s. 1,816, Malteck, 8th inst cutta, on ist inst, and may be expected nere on or about the 19th inst.,
Bangkok,31st ult. Rice, M. & SHIP CHANDLERS
Shanghai
Tamsui vis Swatow & Amoy
Manila, Cebu and Iloilo
Swatow, Amoy & Foochow
JA. N. Co12, Apr. Kwangsang J. M. Co. 12, Apr. Daijin Maru O. 8. K.
12. Apr. Chinhus B. & S.
14, Apr. Haiching D. L. Co. 14, Apr, · 0.8. K. ¡J. M. Co.
15, Apr.
|15, Apr.
M. Co.
16, Apr.
S'ham,}
Daijin
Saigon M.
0.8 K.
16, Apr.
Penang M.
N. Y. K.
16, Apr.
The ni YUENDANG will leave for Manila on the 18th last at 2 p.m.
Co. Maru, Jap.sa, 899, Murakani, 8th inst. Swatow, 7th inst. Gen-0. 5. K.
Torilla Yuensang
D. 8. Co,
18, Apr.
J. M. Vo.
18, Apr.'
Tosa M.
N. Y. K.
48, Apr.
Cordillere Jinsen
M. M.
19, Apr,
N. Y. K.
(22, Apr.
8. T. & Co.
22, Apr...
H. A. L.
25, Apr.
128, Apr.
29, Apr.
1, May
1, May
1, May'
2, May.
on the 7th inst, and 18 due here on the 19th inst. at noon.
Chicago M
H. Ap Ide
11, May
H. A. Lt.
21, May
H. A. L.
21, May
129 May P. & 0. jendMay H. A. Lis
18, June J.O.J. L. Q. desp. J.C.J. L. Q, desp, J.C.J. L.Q. desp, J.O.J. L.
Q. desp Tjiliwong30.J. L. Q. desp..
H, A, L.
A.M.
0.6. type Motor and Reserve Gear. B.H.P. Puffin 70. Petrol 80.
MOTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUN BOATS, LAUNCHES, HOUSEBOATS AND PLEASURE CRAFT. OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
MOTOR PUMPING AND LIGHTING SETS, MOTOR
VEHICLES, etc,
Dockyard Manager, Mr. J. REID, can be seen between the hours of
All am, and 12 noon at the Town Office.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
HONGKONG, CHINA AND JAPAN, AGENTS, Telegraphic Address:— " TAIKOODOCK.!!.
TELEPHONE No, Tar, ma
The sa, MONGOLIA will be despatched si p.m. on the 11ts inst. for San Fran- cisco, Via Shangnai, Nagasaki, Kobe.
Yokohama and Honolulu.
The 1. C. B. N. 58. SUISANG from Calcutta la due at Hongkong on the 18th April
E. of Asia.
Br. s.. 16.908, S. Robinson, 7th
inst. Vancouver, 20th ult, Gen. "-C. P.R.
Kwangled, Chi, sa- 1,860, MacArther, 8th Hongkong, 3rd October, 1918.
inst.Shanghai, 5th inst. Gen-
C.
M, S. N. Co.. Kanchow, Br. s.s. 1,211, H. E. Laver, 8th -Shanghal. 5th inst. Gen- D. & S.
„F. Christianson, 7th
20 28th uit. Rice- |
Tho .5. TORILLA from Calcutta' left Singaporison the?ih rast, and may be ex- peoled here on or a out the 13th inst. a.m., Jebsen, Goz. e.s, 251, T. Incobsen, 7th
The as. GLENTULRET left Singapore
The 8.8. CATHAY left Sabang on the 6th inst, and may be expected here on or about the 18th inst.
The E. & A. EMPIRE left Sydney for this Port (vin Queecelandports, Port Darwin and Manila) on the 7th inst, and, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 2nd May.
The H. A. L, 8, ALESIA left Moji on
Kathe, Clor...
J. & Co.
Inst. Samarang, 20th ult. Sugar
GUARD AGAINST PLAQUE
BY USING C.N.
Jap... 3,183,: Mori, 9th CHINA GOMMERCIAL Co. 3 Duddell St. Maru, J inst-Manila, 6th inst. General- O.S.K. Chingchow, Br. L. 1.905, J. Doyle, 9th Inst.-Kwangyon3th last. Cement Stono---8, T. & Con Delta, Br. 8.8.4.780, W. R. Le Mars, th Inst.-Eingapore, 5th inst., Gon,
P.&O. 8. N, Co. Haiyang, Br. 85. 1,362, A. L. Hodgins 9th ult-Bwatow, 8th ult, Gen- D. L. and Co.
Port Said 23rd ult. General-
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the 8th inst., pan, and may be expectep Japan, Br. s. 2,362, Paukon, 9th ins here on or about the 14th inst. am.
BOLINDERS CRUDE OIL MOTORS.
MARINE MOTORS, DIRECT REVERSIBLE, STATIONARY MOTORS, FOR ALL
Please address enquiries to s
POSES
ULDERUP & SCHLUTER
HONGKONG.
REPRESENTATIVES FOR J. & C. G. BOLINDERS, A.
STOCKHOLM.
FOR CHINA FORMOSA AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
TIDE TABLE.
6th Apr., to 12th Apr., 1914.
High Water
Kaga Maru, Jap. 8.2. 8,907, G. Tabusa, the
inst.-London, 28 kult, General Tom N.Y.K.
Wedi Lothian, Br. n. 3,322, W.: J. Lockhart
8th, Ink-Slogapore Sad fust." Thori General D. & Co.
Wel.: Tascalusa, Br. s. 3,995, 9th inst-Cal-
outta
13th ult, Ballast-& Oil; Sat. & Co. Zafiro, Am. 2.8 1,449, F. 8. MoMurray, 9th
inst.-Manila, 6th furt, Gen
S.T. & Co.
9
MODE
36
42
Low Water
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m'morning. a afternoon.
S.O.A.E.O.
FAR EAST OXYGEN & ACETYLENE CO., LTD.
AUTOGENOUS WELDING.
Repair of boilers and hulls, welding of cracks. Renewing of corroded plates by addition of metal. Welding of broken piecesofaur kind of metal;
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