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Mails.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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.

5.S. "HONAM," ............2,363 tons, ..Captain H. D. Jones,

* POWAN

"

"FATS LAN" "HANKUM"...

...2,200 ...3.073

"KINSHAN,"

་་

G. F. Morison, R.N.R. A. x n, C. V.

Departures from HONGKONG CANTON daily at abu af 7 à M. and to A.M. (Sunday' excepied) and at about 6 PM. (Saturday exċepted).

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

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 MAGAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

5.S. "HEUNGSHAN,” (......1,998 tons,......Capinio W. E. Clarke. TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about 1 Pat, as per special Schedule. Sunday

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:

from Macão to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 A..

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"COPTIO "

"AMERICA MARU"

"KOREA

"GAELIC "

"HONGKONG MARU

"CHINA"

"DORIC"

"NIPPON MARU

"SIBERIA"

„SATURDAY, 26th September, at Noon. .SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 13th October, at Noon. TUESDAY, zoth October, at Noon. „WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon.

FRIDAY, och November, at Noon. SATURDAY, 14th November, at Noon, TUESDAY, 24th November, at Noon. ‚WEDNESDAY, 2nd December, at Noon.

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by 5.5. "KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct. 18th. 28th, 1992; 10 days, 15 hours.

THE O. &-0. Company's Steamship "COPTIC" will be despatched for SAN FRAN TCISCO, SHANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, the 26th 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 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 64 in addition to the regular tarif 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, Diplomatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Officials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan.

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 hold return tickets, making the return journey, between ports in the Orient and Honolulu 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 Deinerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by "the Companies and connecting Steamers.

Freight will be received on board until 4.1, the day previons to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until F.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 $too. 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 Is less than $100. U.S. Gold.

For farther Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com- panies, Queen's Building.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1993.

J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent.

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

SAFETY,

SPEED.

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

TALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) "EMEKESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Toas--10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots,

ÍROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION), - R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN "... 6,000 Tons.....

"TARTAR"

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000

..... 4,425

31

1

"ATHENIAN"

m 3,882

AL

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"

17

... 6,000

1

D

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

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000

"ATHENIAN",

.3,882

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000

"TARTAR"

4,425

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN

6,000

1

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"..

6,000

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "ATHENIAN"

* 3,882 EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000

11

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WEDNESDAY, 23rd September. WEDNESDAY, 7th October. WEDNESDAY, 21st October. WEDNESDAY, 4th November.. WEDNESDAY, 18th November. WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February. WEDNESDAY, 24th February. WEDNESDAY, 9th March. WEDNESDAY, 30th March. ............ WEDNESDAY, 20th April.

WEDNESDAY, 27th April. WEDNESDAY, 11th May.

ili inagnificent "EMPRESS Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the

VANCOUVER (B.C.) in_13_DAYS, ("TÁRTAR" 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. Close connection is made at Montreal, Queben, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, whick passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of.

Passengers' Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD, Reture 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 Japaa 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, 1st September, 1903.

·

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

Pedder's Street.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA - LINIE.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTASIATISCHER FRÄCHTDAMFFER DIENST,

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(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 SAILINGS

STEAMERS. ANDALUSIA

von Döhren ABESSINIA

FROM

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,

DESTINATIONS. HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).

··HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). VA HAVRE and HAMBURG.. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), For further Particulars, apply to

Piller BRISGAVIA

Schülkesitate) SAXONIA inreis Brehmersan

Hongkong, gth September, 190g.

HONGKONG.

SAILING DATES.

23rd Sept.} Freight

6th October. Freight

zoth October. Freight. Freight. 3rd Nov.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE HONGKONG OFFICE,

No, r, Queen's Bulldings,

Do.

· CANTON-MACAO LINE.

excepied.

S.S. LUNGSHAN," .........219 lons,.. .....Captain T. Hamlin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao 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.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. and Macao STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- tida Company, LTD, AND THE Indo-China STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.

S.S. NANNING,"

"SAINAM,"

569 tons.......Captain R. D. Thomas. 588

B. Branch,

D

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. 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 Hongkong Hotel.

Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD

1357*

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.

CLARK,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

Between Queen's Road and Des Vœux Road.

No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET,

EUROPEAN

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.

THE JAPAN BREWERY COMPANY'S

"KIRIN

LAGER BEER,

Unsurpassed for its Purity and refreshing

qualities.

No better Beer can be obtained in the East for the price at which KIRIN" is sold. THE MUTUAL STORES, Sole Agents, Hongkong and Canton.

Hongkong,.9th September, 1903.

(553€

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TRAMINUS, Tel. 56..

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900.

MANAGER.

THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

:

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

Intimations,

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1 DOCK. Length inside, 514 ft. Width of antranoe, 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 80.5 ft.; bottom 45,8 ft. Water on blocks, 26,5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 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 tons.

Steam Launches of Steel or Wood," Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machifngry 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, "Book, Yokohama," Codes A. L. and A. B. C. (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.

GO TO THE

KOWLOON

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HOTEL,

FRANK F. JEWELL, KOWLOON JW OSBORNE,

Proprietor,

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED

ORDINARY GENERAL MEET-

COMPANY, LIMITED. NORDINARY GERERAL MEETINGING SHAREHOLDERS in the

[OTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA- of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S L'MITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, ou SATURDAY, the 26th Septem- OFFICES, Nos. 38 and 4, Queen's Road Cen ber, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 31st day of October, 1903, at. NOON, when the Report of the General Managers, together with SUBJOINED RESOLUTIONS will be pro-a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1903.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company' posed, viz:-

will be CLOSED from the 16th to the 26th September, both days inclusive.

1. "That The Capital of the Company "be increased from $1,000,00 (divided "into 100,000 shares of $10 each) to "$1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares "of $10 each) by the creation of 50,000 "new shares of Sio cach to be rffered 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 ble on *holders thereof, the amount payable un "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."

'DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 10th September, 1903, Itrate

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that the THIR

ORDINARY YEARLY, MEETING of the Society will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, No. 1, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong. on THURSDAY, the 5th October, 1903, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with State-. ments of Account for the year 1907 and for tha:

2. "That Article No. 82 of the Articles "of Association of the Company be can- "celled and the following Article subs-Half year ending 30th June, 1903, and of "tituted therefor:-

The remuneration of the General **Managers shall be $4,000 per annum "(which shall cover office rent 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."

Should the above Resolutions be duly passed they will be submitted for confirmation as SPÉCIAL RESOLUTIONS to a SECUND

declaring Dividends, &c.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 28th September to the 8th October, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

W. J. SAUNDERS,

Secretary. Hongkong, 17th September, 1903.

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Dated this 24th day of july, 1903.

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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. NOTICE.

and after the 9th September, the 5.5. "WING CHAI" will berth at the New Wharf at the WESTERN END OF WING LOK STREET.

WING ON & CO. 2nd Floor, 16; Victoria Street." Hongkong, 7th September, 1903.

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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. flot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists.

Launch Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.

THE MANAGER.

(1339c

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,

THE INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.

ARE SELLING THE ONLY CENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!

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CONNAUGHT HOUSES

DELICIOUS

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REFRESHING

may now be had in Cases of

4 Doz. Quarts at $15.00.

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO.,

3. DUDDELL STREET.

1st September, 1993,

(6500

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,

"LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375lbs.net $4.75 ex Factory In Bags of 250lbs.net $2,85 ex Factory:

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 15th August, 1003,

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TUBORG BEER.

FIRST Class PILSENER BEER

A guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemical

PRICE S1050 per case of 48 bottles (quarts) ar 6 doz. pints SEMANA

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TRE SIEMSSEN & CO. * Hongkong, 10th January, 1903. Det Isosdi

REGULAR. STEAMSHIP LINE FROM JAVA TO CHINA AND JAPAN, AND BACK.

"THE HEAD AGENCY of the above Com- TH

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R. BISSCHOP, General Agent. Hongkong, tat September, 1903- [10080

MADAM FLINT & CO.

IMPORTERS OF FRENCH MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING.

MATERIAL ACCEPTED AND Designed

during the Summer Months,

PRICES MODERATE.

CONNAUGHT HOTEL: Rooms 4 and

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