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“Mails."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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

S.S. "HONAM,"

"POWAN,"

FAISHAN,"

"

"H.KOW,

COMPANY, LTD.

HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.

2,363 tons...

..Captain H. D. Jones.

2,338

39

G. F. Morrison, R,N,R.

.2,250

18

A. A. Dixon.

·3,973

C. V. 1.loyd.

D

17

21

J. J. Lusas.

"KINSHAN," ....2,850

Departures trom Hongkong to CANTON daily at about 7 M. and 10 AM. (Sunday excepted) and at about 6 P.M, (Saturday excepted);

Intimations.

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

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

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 876 ft." Width of entrance, top 60.5 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 tly attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offt, al for Dock. and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.

Départures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily (Sunday excepted) at about 3 A.M., 2 P.M and 5.30 P.M.

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

SAVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE. 5.S. HEUNGSHAN," 1998 tons,.....Captain, W. E. Clarke. TAKING CARGO ASD PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. Depanures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about 1.P.M. as per spécial Schedule.) Sunday

UENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:

from Macão to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 K.M.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"AMERICA MARU"

"KOREA "

"GAELIU"

"HONGKONG MANU

"CHINA "

"DORIC".

"NIPPON MARO

"BIBERIA

"COPTIC"

„SATURDAY, 3rd October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 13th October, at Noon. TUESDAY, 20th October, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 28th October, at Noon. .FRIDAY, 6th November, at Noon. „SATURDAY, 14th November, at Noon.

TUESDAY, 24th November, at Noon. WEDNESDAY, 2nd December, at Ngon. .WEDNESDAY, 9th December, at Noon.

——

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s,s. "KOREA," 12,000 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1907; 10 days, 15 hours.

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THE T. K. K. Company's Steamship "AMERICA MARU" will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, the 3rd October, 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 libes 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 £ 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, Diploniatic 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 at 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.

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Freight will be received on board until 4. 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 af same is required.

Consular invoices to accompany each shipment of Cargo or parcel (valued at $1oo. 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 $too. US. Gold.

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

Hontong, 25th September, 1503.

1.

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 CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGÁSAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) "EMPRESS" Twiu Screw Steamships--6,0'ous-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).

R.M.S. TARTAR".

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TH

4.425 Tans,.

"EMPRESS OF CHINA "... 6,000

WEDNESDAY, 7th October.

WEDNESDAY, 31st October.

WEDNESDAY, 4th November.

WEDNESDAY, 18th November.

WEDNESDAY, 16th December,

WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904, WEDNESDAY, 27th January.

"ATHENIAN".

3,882

"EMPRESS OF INDIA

... 6,000.

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"

6,000

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"

6,000

11

"ATHENIAN".

3,882

"EMPRESS OF INDIA "

6,000

"TARTAR*

4435

*

WEDNESDAY, 24th February,

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN".

(1,000

D

WEDNESDAY, 9th March.

"EMPRESS OF CHINA”..... 6,000

WEDNESDAY, 30th March.

"EMPRESS OF INDIA" 6,030

WEDNESDAY, 20th April,

"ATHENIAN",

3,882

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000

I

WEDNESDAY, 10th February,

WEDNESDAY, 27th April.

WEDNESDAY, 11th May.

HE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) in 12 DAYS, ("TARTAR" and "ATHENIAN" 14 DAYS,) saving

THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific journey, and make condection 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, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Contineat are given choice of

Passengers Booked through, to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets 10 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 PALATÍAL 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, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to

Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

Pedder's Street.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA ··LINIE,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST

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

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PROPOSED

STEAMERS.

1

HONGKONG.

SAILING PATES.

SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

ABESSINIA......HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG. (7th October. Freight.

Filler: LAITO BRISGAVIA..

*Schülke

SAXONIA

Brehmer...

MARBURG

Do.

$ excepted.

CANTON-MACAO LINE.

.5.5. "LUNGSHAN,”........219 cons, 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 AM.

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JOINT SERVICE OF THE H. K., C. AND MACA) STEAMBDA! Co., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIOA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Ltd. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE. S.S. NANNING,".

".............................569 tons,.........Captain R. D. Thomas. * SAINAM,"

588

B. Branch, One of the above steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about B A., 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 through.ut 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 rongkong 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

No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET, EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER,

CLARK,

Between

Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road.

COSTIES AND

FANCY DRAPERIES

FURNISHED.

WORK GUARANTEED TO BE

THE BEST IN THE COLONY.

LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.

9640]

**

PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.

THE MUTUAL STORES,

GENERAL

STOREKEEPERS,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

25, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong,

and

Shakee Street, Canton.

SOLE AGENTS FOR

"KIRIN” LAGER

LAGER BEER.

PARKMORE GLENLIVET WHISKY.

Largest Importers in the Colony of

:

HEINZ FAMOUS PICKLES & PRESERVES:

FRESH AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, Hongkong, 22nd September, 1903.

[5530

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongrong, and July, 1000.

MANAGER.

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. Hydraulio Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourista. Launch Service for Guests.

For Terms, apply to

Hongkong, 1st November, 1902,

THE MANAGER.

[1339€

INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.

Stern SUEVIA

Borck

(Culling at SingaFORE and PENANG).

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

THE

zoth October. Freight.

3rd Nov.

Freight..

Freight. 17th Nov.

Freight. Ist Dec.

gkong zeth September "root"

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONOKONG OFFICE,

No. 1, Queen's Buildings.

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. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS

KRUSE & Co.

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CONNAUGHT HOUSE

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. 376. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. I, and A. B. C, (4th),

Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.

GO TO THE

KOWLOON

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HOTEL,

FRANKF JEWELL KOWLOON. J. OSBORNE,

NOTIETH

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF. CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

OTICE 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 8th October, 1903, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with State ments of Account for the year 1902 and for the Half year ending 30th June, 1903, and of declaring Dividends, &c.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 18th September to the 8th October, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

Proprietor.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO, LIMITED.

.HONGKONG STATION...

›EFERRING to Notice of zoth December,

of Telegrams are hereby advised ibat from 1st Franc will, subject to rovision after Three October, 1903, the Currency equivalent of the Months, be fixed at $0.46, at which Rate the Charge for all Telegrams will be collected from said Date.

R1903, and subsequent Notices, Sembers

The following Rates will, consequently, come into force:

To Europe..............

52,55

U

North America, via Europe,

California, Washington Station

4.10

District of Columbia, New York State,

Pennsylvania....a

3.90

Illinois, **************

3-95

[11270

New York City, Ontario, Quebec,

Massachusetts,

380

Russia in: Europe

1.40

J

Asia, 1st Region,..

*

Asia, and Region,

* 1.05

Japan,

Amoy,...

W. J. SAUNDERS,

Secretary, Hongkong, 17th September, 1903.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

***. LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE TWENTY-SECOND ORDINARY THE

GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be held at the OFFICES of the Undersigned at 12 o'clock (NOON, on THURSDAY, the 22nd October.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 22nd October, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Agents,

Canton insurance Office,

Limited. Hongkong, 26th September, 1903. [11730

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that AN EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LIMITED, will be beld at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, Nos. 38 andar, Queen's Road Cen- tral, Victoria, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 71st day of October, 103, at NoON, when the SUBJOINED RESOLUTIONS will be posed, viz:-

Pro

"be increased from $1,000,000 (divided 1. That the Capital of the Company

into, 100,000 shares of Sto each) to "$1,500,000 (divided into 150,000 shares "of $to each) by the creation of 50,000 "new shares of $io cach to be offered 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."

z. "That Article No. 82 of the Articles "of Association of the Company be can- "celled and the following Article subs "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 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS to a SECOND.

Shanghai......

.....025 0:45 New Complete Lists will be distributed as soon as ready. In the meantime any further Information may be obtained by applying to the Company's Office.

OLAF NIELSEN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 28th September, 19031790

THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRA- LASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY LIMITED.

Ref June last, the Senders of Telegmins

EFERRING to the Notice of the 25th.

are hereby advised that, from the IST of OCTOBER next, the Charges for Telegrams. will, subject to revision after Three Months, be collected at the Kate of FORTY-SIX CENTS to equal One Franc...

M. BECK, Superintendent.

[11800

Hongkong, 28th September, 1903

CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO., LIMITED.

SHAREW ISSUE of CAPITAL must he applied for before 1ST OCTOBER next, after which Date any UNALLOTTED SHAPES will be dealt with, as laid down in the Articles of Association, tenh

HAREHOLDERS are reminded that the

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO

General Managers." Hongkong, 24th September, 1903, (17596

FROZEN FOOD AND FRUITS.

DEPOT NO. 3, ICE HOUSE STREET.

FLIAN PRODUCE just received by the China Navigation Co.'s S.S,TAIYUAN including MUTTON, LAMB, PORK, SUCK. ING PIGS, HARES, RABBITS, TURKEYS, PORK SAUSAGES, MILK (concentrated), FRESH BUTTER, CHEESE, BACON, HAM and CHOICE TINNED FRUITS.

Pass Books will be supplied to, and Credit. Accounts kept with, well-known residents,

Price Lists on application,

RESH SUPPLY of FROZEN AUSTRA-

LAUKUE TONG,"

Manager, pripa The Hongkong Frozen Food Supply Hongkong, 26th September, 1903, 1700

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEET MADAM FLINT & CO.

ING which will be subsequently convened.

Dated this 24th day of July, 1903...

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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers :

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out from Stonecutters Island on the 30th September, 1903, at targets in p Westerly direction, to the South of Chung Hue Joland.

Practice will commence at about 8.30 AM. and end at about 10 AM. if the range is cleat

By Command,

MAYH Colonial Secretary:

Secretary's Office

23rd September

IMPORTERS OF FRENCH

MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING,

MATERIAL ACCEPTED AND DESIG

during the Summer Months,

PRICESIMOPERATE

bes