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Mails.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1903.

PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO.,

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

Shipping-Steamers,”

HONGKONG

CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION

...... COMPANY, LTD.:

"HONGKONG-CANTON-LINE-

2.363 tons,...Captain H. D. Jones.

S.S. "HONAM,{"

"FOWAN

15

.2,338

17

"FATS IN,"

2,160

"HANKOW,"

"

-3.073 1,860

"KINSHAN".

G. F. Alarrison, R.N.R.

-A. W. Dixon,

J

C. V. Lloyd.

J. J. Lossius.

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at about 7A M. and to A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at about 6 P.M. (Saturday excepted).

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG`daily (Sunday excepted) at about 8 A.M., 2 P.M. and 5.30 P.M.

These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation,

SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.' HONGKONG-MACAO LINE. S.S. HEUNGSHAN, 1998 tons,.....Captain W. E. Clarke.

from Macao to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 A.M.

CANTON-MACAO LINE,

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN. THE UNITED STATES, MEX100, Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about 1. P.M. as per special Schedule.Į Sunday

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"HONGKONG MARU

"CITY OF PEKING"

"DORIC "

NIPPON KARU

"SIBERIA

*** COPTIC.

"AMERICA MARU

***KOREA

"GAELIC

FRIDAY, 14th August, at Noon. „SATURDAY, 22nd August, at Noon. „TUESDAY, 19t September, at Noon, TUESDAY, 8th September, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 16th September, at Noon. „SATURDAY, 20th Septeniber, al Noon.

SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 13th October, at Noon. ‚WEDNESDAY; 28th October, at Noon.

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. “KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 19oz; 10 days, 15 hours,

'THE T.K.K. Company's Steamship "HONGKONG MARU" will be despatched for SAN HAMA and HONOLULU, on FRIDAY, the 14th instant, at Noon, taking Freight for. Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route.

Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.

Passengers bolding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland Rail Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL- WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tarif raté.

Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting"- Railways, and from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.

Special rates (First-class only) to European Points, are granted to Missionaries, Members located in Asia, and to Europeas Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan.

Do.'

j excepted.

S.5. "LUNGSHAN,.....219 tans,...Captain T. Hamlin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macan every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 AM.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about

7.30 A. M.

F

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. and Macao SteAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVICA

TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM.N VIGATION COMPANY, LED. CANTONAVUCHOW LINE.

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B: Branch..

5.S. NANNING," 569 tons... .Captain R. D. Thomas,

"SAINAM," .............588 One of the above steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 8 A.M., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at about BA.M. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.

Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the→→ -

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,

18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the longkong Hotel,

Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD

13570

Hongkong, 4th August, 1903.

Intimations,

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

Intimations.

NOTICE

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

of the Naval, Military; Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials cent. or $1.50 per Share, declared at the DAY, 12TH AUGUST, 1993, at 330 PM, in

TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first class only) are confined and will apply only to Missionaries, Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan.

Return Passage-Reduction will be made to passengers who do not held return tickets. making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Hoooluiu or beyond, within twelve months.

Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.

Freight will be received on board until 4 PM, the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.

Consular Invoices to accompany each shipment of Cargo or parcel (valued at froo. Gold

or over) destined to Points, beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Companies' Office addressed to the Collector of Custoins at San Francisco,

Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or parcel (cach shipment) when the value Is less than $100, U.S. Gold.

For further Information as to Passage and Freight smele e

panies, Queco's Building

Hongkong, 4th August, 1903.

MAG COM-

E. W. TILDEN, Agent.

CANADIAN PACIFIC. RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

SAFETY.

SPEED.

PUNCTUALITY.

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. · CHE DIVIDEND at the Rate of to per Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders, held This Day, will be PAYABLE at the HONGKONG

BANKING AND SHANGRAI CORPORATION, on and after WEDNESDAY, the 5th August, 1903.

Shareholders are requested to apply to the Office of the Company for WARRANTS.

Hy Order of the Board of Directors,

J. GOOSMANN,

Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 4th August, 1903.

19340 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the OR-

DINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET- ING of the, SHAREHOLDERS in this) ‹ Corporation will be heller, in ENTI

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day of AUGUST next, at NOON, for the purpose! of receiving the Repurt of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Ac counts to 30th June, 1953.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, 22nd July, 1903. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK

ING CORPORATION.

1377e

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Members will be held on WEDNES the CHAMBER ROOM, Gity Hall, to Nominate a Member of the Chamber to take the place in the Legislative Council of the Honourable R. Shewan, who has been granted

year's leave of absence.

Notice in writing of the Names of Candi- dates, and of their Proposers.and Seconders, to be lodged with the SECRETARY at least 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the General Meeting.

By Order,

Hongkong, 7th August, 1903.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. MID-SUMMER EXCURSION TRIPS TO JAPAN AND BACK,

THE

ARLOWE,

Secretary.

[948e

HE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA are. prepared during the months of JULY and AUGUST to issue First Class Return

Intimatous.

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1.DOCK, Length inside. 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top.60.5 ft.; bottom 45,8 ft. Water on blooks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.

THESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in. Yokohama harbour and the attention of

Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Dock ing and repairing Vessels 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 at hand, (plates and angles, all being tested by Lloyds' surveyors).

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.

Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge. Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.

Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be guaranteed.

The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world.

Telephone: Works, No. 506; General, No. 876. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Godes A. L and A. B. 0. (4th).

Yokohama, May 11th, 1903,

MIDZUSHIMA & CO.,

COAL MERCHANTS;

[573€

NO. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

(FACING DUDDELL STREET).

HEAD OFFICE: No. 5, SAKAIMAchi, Kou“.

¿UCHI-HONMACHI, MOJI,.

BRANCH OFFICES: MINAMI-ÁJIKAWA, OSAKA,'

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„KAIGAN, WAKAMATSU. AGENCY: Mr. S. NARAYAMA, MOTOMACHI, YOKOHAMA,

Telegraphic Address :-"Mirzushima," Kobe, Moji, Osaka, Wakamatsu and Hongkong-

Code used :—Á. 1. & Á, B. ̊C. 4th Ed.

́IMPORTERS OF JAPANESE COALS.

CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Comp gnie des Messageries Maritimes de France, Foreign and Japanese Steamers, Arsenal and Japanese Railway Companies, &c.

SOLE PROPRIETORS of Kumamoto and Tenoura Coal Mines.

SOLE AGENTS for Kawaniya, Komatsugaura, Tenoura, Minamio, Ikejira' and Kumagahata Collieries.

K. UYEMURA, Manager.

Hongkong, 3rd March, 1993,

[299€

THEY HAVE ARRIVED

of good things

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HEINZ

for

the table.

Tickets from Hongkong to Yokohama and Varieties Back for the Round Fare of Yen 98 payable in Local Currency. Return Tickets are avail. able for return up to the 31st October, 1903.

Stop-over Privileges allowed at any way

Railway.

NOTICE is hereby given RES of the have and tween Moji and Kobe passengers

GISTERS of SHARES of the have the. Option of travelling by the Sanyo Do you know Corporation will be CLOSED from SATIR DAY, the FIRST, to the FIFTEENTH day of i AUGUST next (both days inclusive), dung &e, apply at the Company's Local Offices in For Information as to Sailings, Steamers, "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots, which Period no Transfer of Shares caribe Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater Road,.

(Calling at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA &,VICTORIA, B.C.)

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),

3,882 Tons.... 6,000

R.M.S. "ATHENIAN".

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000

"TARTAR"

71

4,425

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000

"ATHENIAN" 3,882

"EMPRESS OF INDIA'

6,000

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 "TARTAR"

4,435

WEDNESDAY, 12th August. WEDNESDAY, 26th August. WEDNESDAY, 23rd September. WEDNESDAY, 7th October. WEDNESDAY, 21st October. WEDNESDAY, 4th November. WEDNESDAY, 18th November. WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 30th December..

Hỵ magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the THE INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.G.) in 12 DAYS, ("TARTAR" and "ATHENIAN" 14 DAYS,) saving THREE DAYS to a_WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE in 97 Hours. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.

SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval,

Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and

Japan Governments.

The attractive features of the Conipany's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS.CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at Chicago World's Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.

THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.

For further information, Maps, Guide Books, Itates of Passage, &c, apply to

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

Pedder's Street. Hongkong, 25th June, 1903.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

Registered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manage Hongkong. 22nd July, 1993. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOK

COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

T

HE ORDINARY HALF-YEAR

1896c

.: T. S. TAKAVANAGI,

Acting Manager. Hongkong, 27th July, 1903. THE LONDON DRAPERY STORE, HONGKONG.

THE

HE above will be opened as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made as Fan Establishment for the sale of

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS W be held in the OFFICES of the Compai Queen's Buildings, Connaught Road, MONDAY, the 24th August, at 12 o'cloc NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Repo GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY of the Directors and the Statement of Accoun

GOODS

to the 30th June, 1903.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compan suitable for the climate, and will be fitted with will be. CLOSED from the roth to the 241 August, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. I. ROSE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 30th July, 1903. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANC

COMPANY, LIMITED.

the

NEWEST MODERN FIXTURES

AND FITTINGS

as now used in the Great Bon Marchés of Paris and London,

NOTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA Further particulars will be given later.

ORDINARY GENERAL

LIMITED.

of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE Co Hongkong. 28th July, 1903.

(pore LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY' OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 4, Queen's Road Cen REEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, thi 31st day of October, 1903, at NOON, when the SUBJOINED. RESOLUTIONS will be pro posed, viz:-

PORTLAND CEMENT.

1.That the Capital of the Company Casks of 375 lbs. Net 15.00 per Cask ex #be increased from $1,000,00 (divided Factory; "into 100,000 shares of Sto each), to Bags of 250 Bs. Net 89.00 per bag ex "$1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares Factory,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

{1

"of $to each) by the creation of 50,00 "new shares of $to each to be offered and

(Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, Copenhagen, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).

PROPOSED

STEAMERS.

BADENIA.

Körden.

SITHONIA......

Hildebrandt

KONIGSBERG

Mayer ******** ANDALUSIA

van-Döhren. ABESSINIA....................

Filter ARABIA....rai

Bahlo

SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE, ANTWERP, and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG.. (Calling at SINGAPORU and Penang), NEW YORK

Vid SUEZ CANAL, For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 7th August, 1901..

SAILING DATES,

12th August. Freight. 29th August. Freight.

Freight and 12th Sept.

Passengers. 23rd Sepli

Freight

7th October..Freight.

18th August. Freight,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong OFFICE,

No. 1, Queen's Buildings,

General Managers.

"if accepted to be allotted to the presentekong, 13th May, 1003 "shareholders of the Company at par in]

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"the ratio and proportion of one new TUBORG BEER. "share for every two old shares in the

FIRST Class PILSENER BEER "Company held by the respective share- "holders thereof, the amount payable on guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, "each of such new shares respectively to any other Chemicals. "be paid at such time or times and in such RICH $10.50 per case of 48 bottles (quarts) "manner as the Company by its General! pints.

Special Prices for Quantities.. Managers may hereafter determine."

2. "That Article No. 82 of the Articles "of Association of the Company be can..

dor,

Sole Agents

SIEMSSEN & CO..

[cord

"celled and the following Article subs- purkong, Ioth January, 1003 "tituted therefor-

The remuneration of the General T BE LATEL "Managers shall be $4,000 per annum

"(which shall cover office rent but AMERICAN WATER MELONS!! "not salaries of Secretary and other

"employees) and a commission of 5 how just in season and beat everything

per cent. of the net profits of the

Company for each year that such, "profits amount to 7 per cent. of the "Capital of the Company

Should the above Resolutions be duly passed they will be submitted for confirmation as SPÉCIAL RESOLUTIONS to a SECOND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEET- ING which will be subsequently convened

Dated this 24th day of July, 1903.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Manager. (..

that HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are known throughout the world for their delicate aromatic flavor and distinctive virtues ?

Hongkong, 29th June, 1903.

THE MUTUAL STORES, 25, Des Vaux Road Central.

15530

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the, TRAK TERMINUS, Tel. 56.

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, and July, 1900.

MANAGER.

THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

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A FIRST CLASS HOTEL SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests.

-

For: Terms, apply to

Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.

THE MANAGER

GO TO THE

KOWLOON

FRANK F. JEWELL, .

Manager.

HOTEL,

KOWLOON.

JW. OSBORNE, Proprietor.

INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.

The attention of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for DR. AUER VON WELSBACH Co., VIENNA,

INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT

GAS LIGHT.

ARE SELLING THE ONLY GENUINE MANTLES The Price of which has been reduced to

FIFTY CENTS per piece..

THE

market. Come quickly or else the

will be over..

CHING SHAN CHAN,

Central Market.

(7774

9540)

kong, 30th July,, 1903,

BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS

KRUSE & Co..

CONNAUGHT HOUSE,