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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1903.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

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.

S.S.HONAM,"

門

“POWAN,” ......

....2,363 tons.........Captain H. U. Jones.

2,338

"FATSHAN,” .........2,200

HANKOW, 3,073 "KINSHAN," .....2,860

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G. F. Murrison, R. N.K.

A. W. 15

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C. V. Lloyd.

J. J. Lossins.

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

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 acconimodation.

SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, Canton and MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE. S.S.HEUNGSHAN,"......1,998 tons,.....Captain W. E. Clarke.

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

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;

from Macao to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 AIN.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

"DORIO".

"NIPPON MARU '

"BIBERIA"

"COPTIC "

"AMERICA MARU'

"KOREA

"GAELIC "

"HONGKONG MARU!

"CHINA"

TUESDAY, 1st September, at Noon. „TUESDAY, 8th September, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 16th September, at Noon. SATURDAY, 26th September, at Noon, SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 3th October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 20th October, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon. FRIDAY, 6th, November, at Noon.

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. "KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct. 18th. 28th, 1902; 10 days, 15 hours.

THE

THE O. & O. Company's Steamship "DORIC" will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on TUESDAY, the 1st September, 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 Canadá.

Passengers holding 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 tarifl rate.

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 of the Naval, Military, Diploniatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Goveraments of China and Japan.

TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (5rst 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 hold return tickets. making the return journey between ports in the Orient and Houcluls 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, Farcel Packages will be received a, 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 $100. 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 Customs at San Francisco

Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or parcel (each shipment) when the value It less than Sico. U.S. Gold.

For further information as to. Passage año Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com- panies, Queen's Building.

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1963.

E. W. TILDEN, Agent.

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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.

(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, BC. "EMPRESS Twin Screw Steamships' -6,000 Tens-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Kaots.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).

R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 Tons........... WEDNESDAY, 26th August.

*

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000 $1 "TARTAR"

4:435 "EMPRESS OF CHINA”, 6,000 "ATHENIAN",

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3,882

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

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6,000

14

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...... 4.425.

Do.

CANTON-MACAO LINE,

excepted.

5.5. LUNGSHAN,219. tons,....Captain T. Hamiin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 A.M.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at, about 7.30 A.M.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. and Macao Steamboat Co., LTD., The China NAVIĜA; TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON WUCHOW LINE.

S.S. "NANNING,”.

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569 tons.Captain R. D. Thomas,

B. Branch

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"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 8 A.M. and are lighted throughout by electricity.

Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin accommodation

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 tiongkong Hotel.

Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD

13570

Hongkong, 4th August, 1903.

ORIENTAL

Entimations.

PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.

AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL.

ATTENTION.

FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES

ALWAYS IN STOCK.

C. W.

EUROPEAN

CLARK,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,

Between Queen's

Road and Des Voeux Road.

COSTUMES AND

FANCY DRAPERIES :

FURNISHED.

WORK GUARANTEED TO BE THE BEST IN THE COLONY,

LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.

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PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.

THEY HAVE ARRIVED

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Varieties

HEINZ

............ WEDNESDAY, 23rd September..

WEDNESDAY-7th October. WEDNESDAY, 21st October. WEDNESDAY, 4th November.

Do you know

WEDNESDAY, 18th November.

WEDNESDAY, 16th December.

WEDNESDAY, 30th December.

THE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the THE

famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in 12 DAYS, ("TÁRTAR" and "ATHENIAN" 14 DAYS,), saving THREE DAYS to à 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 Company'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, Rates of Passage, &c, apply to

Hongkong, 25th June, 1903.

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

Pedder's Streći,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD..

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

(Taking Cargo at through Kates to ANTWERP, AMSterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENDA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS),

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

SITHONIA

STEAMERS.

Hildebrandt ......

SAILING DATES.

HAVRE, ANTWERP, and HAMBURG.

(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO) 29th August. Freight. KONIGSBERG ...Î HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG.

Freight and

Mayer

ANDALUSIA ..............]

von Döhren...... -ARESSINIA..............

Filler ........ BRISGAVIA ...........

Schülke SAXONIA

akanit,

Brehmer ghise

(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBOJ, HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANO), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and. HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG),

For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 22nd August, 1903.

of good things

for

the table.

That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are entirely different from other Pickles. That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are not only safe to eat freely in the tropics but

they assist digestion and stimulate the appetite.

That HEINZ SWEET PICKLES are the ideal pickles for the tropics. That you can buy HEINZ SWEET PICKLES from your grocer of from-

THE MUTUAL STORES and ANGLO-AMERICAN STORES.

Hongkong, 26th August, 1903,

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

PLUNKET'S GAP, the PRAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 66.

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900..

THE

MANAGER

Entinations,

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1 DOCK. Length inside. 614 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, $75 ft. Width of entrance, tap 60.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 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 Roating 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. 508; General, No. 376. Telegrams, “Dock, Yokohama,” Codes A. I, and A. B. C. (4th).

Yokohama, May 11th, 1993.

GO TO THE

KOWLOON

[$730

HOTEL,

FRANK F. JEWELL, KOWLOON. JW, OSBORNE,

Manager.

Proprietor.

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF | HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA. DOCK

CRUELTY TO'ANIMALS.

PUBLIC MEETING to inaugurate the

A Society will be held in the 57. ANDREW'S HALL CITY HALL, on FRIDAY next, the

28th instant, at 5 o'clock P.M.

'COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

the Six Months ending 30th June, 1903,

THE DIVIDEND of 12% per Share for

His Excellency the Governor will preside declared at Monday's Ordinary Half Yearly All Persons in crested in the Formation of Meet ng, will be PAYABLE at the Premises this Society are cordially invited to attend. of THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING MOWBRAY S NORTHCOTE, | CORPORATION, on and after, TUESDAY, the Honorary Secretary, 25th August, and Shareholders are requested Hongkong, 21st August, 1903. [10200 to apply for DIVIDEND WARRANTS at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, Queen's Buildings, HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE New Praya.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. 1. ROSE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 24th August, 1903, [10340

WANTED.

BRITISH MALE TEACHER for

NOTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA-

ORDINARY GÉRERAL MEETING

of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 40, Queen's Road Cen- tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on

ast day of Cyclobus, 1963, nt. NOON, when the A Private School in Hongkong.

SUBJOINED RESOLUTIONS will be pro- posed, viz:-

it

1. "That the Capital of the Company "be increased from $1,000,000 (divided "into 100,000 shares of Sto each) to "$1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares "of Sto each) by the creation of 50,003 new shares of $io each to be ffered and "if accepted to be allotted to the present "shareholders of the Company at par in "the ratio and proportion of one new "share for every two old shares, in the "Company held by the respective share. "holders thereof, the amount payable on "each of such new shares respectively to "be paid at such time or times and in such

"manner as the Company by its General

"Managers may hereafter determine."

Apply to

" M.M.," C/o this Paper, Hongkong, 6th August, 1903.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. No. 175 (SPECIAL),

CHINA SEA.

SWATOW

[9440

DISTRICT.

WRECK OF CHINESE GUN-

• БОЛТ OFF BREAKER POINT.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following

information has been received by e'e taph from the Commissioner of Customs at

Swalow.

2. "Tht Article No. 82 of the Anicles "of Association of the Company be can "celled and the following Article subs-mpress of India off Breaker Point and lies

"tituted therefort--

"The remuneration of the General "Managers shall be $4,000 per annum (which shall cover office reat but "not salaries of Secretary and other "employees) and a commission of 5 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."

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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.

9310)

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,

MID-SUMMER EXCURSION TRIPS TÓ JAPAN AND BACK.

THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

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 Guesta.

For Terms, apply to

Hongkong, 1st November, 1907.

THE MANAGER.

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INCANDESCENT GAS

GAS LIGHT.

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

VIENNA,

Co.,

Passengers. THE INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT

13th Sept.

23rd Sept. Freight.

6th October. Freight: zoth October. Freight.

3rd Nov.

Freight.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, -

Hongkong OFFICE,

No. 1, Queen's Bulldiers,

GAS LIGHT.

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

FIFTY CENTS per piece.

BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS

KRUSE & Co.,

9540]

CONNAUGHT HOUSE

"HE NIPPON “YUSEN: KAISHA are prepared during the months of JULY and AUGUST to issue. First Class Return Tickets from Hongkong to Yokohama and Back for the Round Fare of Yen 98 payable in

Local Currency. Return Tickets are avail- able for return up to the 31st October, 1999.

Stop-over Privileges allowed at any way port, and between Moji and Kobe passengers have the Option of travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For Information as to Sailings, Steamer, &c., apply at the Company's Local Offices in Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater Road. T. 5. TAKAYANAGI, Acting, Manager. Hongkong, 77th July, 1903.

[8960 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375lbs, net $4.75 ex Factory. In Bags of golds, net $2.85 ex Factory,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 15th August, 1903 :'

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

›

A Chinese gunboat has been sunk by the

16 fathoms of water in the following position --

Breaker Point bears N. 81° W. Mag,

distance 15 miles.

The masts are showing above water. Sha is right in the fairway, and a Danger to Navigation.

H. G. MYHRE, Acting Deputy Coast Inspector. Imperial Maritime Customs, Coast Inspector's Office,

Shanghai, arst August, 1903.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS, NO. 174 (SPECIAL).

CHINA SEA.

SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

SOUTH CHANNEI, ENTRANCE TO THE YANGTZE.

INTENDED CHANCE IN THE POSITION OF THE KIU- JOAN LIGHT-VESSEL 'ANTI THE LIGHTING OF THE FAIRY WRECK..:

OTICE is hereby given that, in con

sequence of the extension to the south- ward of the Middle Ground, the Kiutoan Light vessel will be shifted; an or about the 1th September not, to a position. one mile And, that the Fairy Wreck unlighted Buny, N. 6, 30 W. of her present Station,

will be replaced by a Gas-lighted Bell Buny, with a conical superstructure, painted Green, bearing the word WRECK in white letters, and showing an occulting White light every 6 seconds, thus; Light 4 seconds, Eclipse z seconds.

NOTE. The bearing of the Kiutoan Light vessel from the "Tungsha" will be N. 6a 55 W. as against N. 61° 17′ W.; and the Fairy Wreck, marked by a Gas-lighted Bell Buoy, will lie in a direct line between the two light vessels, on which line the best water over the ffats is to be found.

The bearing of the S.B. Knoll, Ges-lighted Buoy from the Kiutoan · Light-vessel's · new position will be N. 36′ 05′′ W. ANNEGAN

DIRECTIONS-Vessels should still pass to the northward of the Kiutoan Light-vessel [19 Those inward bound hauling up N. 36ocW for the S.E. Knoll Buoy as soon as they have. passed her.

WING to the Rite, in Exchange, the PRICE of ICE, will be REDUCED to ONE CENT AND A HALF per Found from the 11th August. P

VENUWM MCMURRAY,

Acting Manager, Hongkong, toth August, 1903. 1939

Further information can be obtained at the Coast Inspectors Office Sonata

All bearings given are magnetic,

m

ALI I ELDRIDGE,

Acting Deputy Coast Inspector,

Imperial Maritime Customs,,

Coast Inspector's Office, Shanghal, 17th August, 1905,

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