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Mails.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO.,. TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

"TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE;

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG:

"SIBERIA" ..................................11,284 Gross Tons.....TUESDAY, 1st December, at Noon.

נו

"COPTIC "

* 4352

17

"AMERICA MARU"

*** 6,307

T

"KORKA "

...11,270

"GAELIO"

4,205

"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307

"CHINA "

5,000

11

"DORIC "

47784

**NIPPON MARU"

6,307

21

...WEDNESDAY, 9th December, at Noon. ...FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon, ...SATURDAY, 16th December, at Noon, ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1ços, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 9th January, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 19th January, at Noon ...FRIDAY, 29th January, at Neon. ...SATURDAY, 6th February, at Noon.

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. " KOREA,” 11,776 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1902; 10 days, 15 hours.

THE P. M. Company's Steamship "SIBERIA" will be despatched for SAN TFRANCISCO, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, on TUESDAY, the 1st December, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en routs.

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.

Fassengers 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 La in addition to the regular tariff 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 aud 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 und 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 Japna,

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,

FEATURES OF THIS LINE.

The largest and steadicat passenger ships on the Pacific.

Southern Roate; passengers enjoy out-doors throughout; dook bathing. The call at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and bautiful island of the Pacifio. The only line to 8an Francisco, the greatest part of the Pacific.

Ballings positively on schedule dato.

For further information as to Pussage and Freight, apply to the Agency, of the Coni

panies, Queen's Building.

Hongkong, 24th November, 1903.

J. STUART THOMSON, Acting 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.

(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.)

"EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),

R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... £,000

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000

ATHENIAN”..

-3,882

"EMPRESS OF INDIA * . 6,000

24

1

"TARTAR"

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000

******* 4,425

"EMPRESS OF CHINA".

6,000

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"

11

"ATHENIAN ".........

... 6,000

"

....... 3,882

34

13

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN ... 6,000

THE

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, 1th May.

THE 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.) is 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 WITHOỨT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers

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 valy) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China sod apan 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 RAINS (the Company having received the highest award for some at Chicago World's Exhibition), and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY

rough which the Railway passes.

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

For further inlurmation, Maps, Guide Books, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to

Hongkong, tat September, 1903,

D. E. BROWN, General Agent,

Pedder's Street.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

-

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER 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 PokKTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

1. STEAMERS.

JEVIA......

Borck 80292347,

RAGONIA......... Forst....... URNBERG

Jaburg..... MERIA

Duckstein

UBIA

von Hoff

SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

HAVRE and HAMBURG.

(Calling

(Calling at SINGAPORE and Penang). HAVRE and HAMBURG.

SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and P'Enano), HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).

- NEW YORK. Vid SUEZ..

139 For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 24th November, 1903

Shipping Steamers.

HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THESHONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION-

COMPANY, LTD.

S.S. "HONAM,”-

.“ POWAN,"

"HANKOW,"

"FATSHAN,"

HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.

2,363 tons,.. .Captain H. D. Janes.

2,338

2,250

3,073

"KINSHAN? ......2,800

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

A. W. Dixon.

C. V. Lloyd. J.J. Lossius.

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.39 P.M. (Saturday excepted).

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (Sunday excepted).· These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cubin accommodation.

SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

_S.S. “HEÙNG,HAN," ......1,998 tons,....Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 P. M. Į Sunday

Do. Iron Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M.} excepted.

CANTON-MACÃO LINE.

S.S. “LUNGSHAN," .........219 toės...................................Captain T. Hamlio. 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.

17

Captain B. Branch.

511

11

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. ANO MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, Ltd., and the Indo-China Steam NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE. S.S.SAINAM,"..

.588 tons. "NANNING.", ....569 "TAK HING, ..................... 19 Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. 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--

C. Butchart. R. D. Thomas.

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

Hongkong, 7th November, 1903.

1

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN

Steamer,

HEAD ACENT: R. BISSCHOP,

3, DUDDELL, STREET, HONGLONG..

REGULAR FOUR-WEEKLY SERVICE HETWEEN

From

JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.

13570

LIJN.

** Entimalcons,

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1 DOCK. Length inside, 614 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on biocks, 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 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

I 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 aus of Dock, and for taking Saiting 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. 508; General, No. 376. Telegrams, “Dook, Yokohama,” Codes A. L and A. B. C. (4th).

Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.

GO TO THE

KOWLOON

[573e.

HOTEL,

Proprietor.

FRANK & JEWELL, KOWLOON. JW, OSBORNE,

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Expected on

Will leave for

On or about

or about

Hongkong, and july, 1900.

TJIMAHI....... JAVA PORTS via December 1 SHANGHAI, KOBE and December 5

MACASSAR.

YOKOHAMA.

Konkand Y'HAMA. November 26 S'PORE, JAVA PORTS November 29

and MACASSAR.

Do

TJIPANAS

TJILATJAP...

10.

December 21

December 24

The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric.Light and have Superior Accom-“ modation for a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherlands India Ports on through Bills of Lading.

For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to

Telephone No. 201.

Hongkong, 16th November, 1903.

ORIENTAL

COSTUMES AND

THE AGENTS, HOTZ, S'JACOB & CO.

Kutimations.

(11530,

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

AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL

ATTENTION.

FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES

ALWAYS IN STOČK.

C. W.

No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET, EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER,

CLARK,

Between

Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road,

FANCY DRAPERIES

WORK

FURNISHED.

GUARANTEED TO BE THE BEST IN THE COLONY..

LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.

9646

PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.

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 Guests.

For Terms, apply to

Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.

THE MANAGER.

[1339€

MANAGER

EYE SIGHT.

Me N.

LAZARUS

May be personally copstilted for SPECTACLES. No charge for testing the eyes. Glasses and frames of all kinds and qualities. Prices from $2 upwards.

16, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL,

Hongkong, 6th November, 1903.

WANTED.

A CHINESE MESSMAN for Ward Room A

Officers' Mess, H.M.S. Talbot.

ON BOARD.

Apply

Hongkong, 24th November, 1503. [14150

EDWARDS, PIRY & COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EX-

TRAORDINARY GENERAL MEET.

ING of EDWARDS, PIRY & COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Company's

WANTED.

STEADY AND RELIABLE MAN to act as GODOWN KEEPER. Must be British. Only those with good references need apply.

GODOWN, Clo Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1903. -(14048

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

INFORMATION has been received from the

Offices, No. 1, Duddell Street, on TUESDAY, INMary Authorities that GUN PRAC the 8th of December, 1903, at 11 o'clock in ICE will take place from the undermen

the forenoon, when the subjoined resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 18th of November, 1903, will be submitted for confirmation as Special Resolutions;

1. That this meeting approves of the pro- posed sale of the business of the Com- pany to Joseph Snowell Plant.

2. That the Company be wound up volun- tarily, so far as it was necessary for wind- ing up

3. That Joseph Snowell Plant be and he is hereby appointed liquidator for the pur- poses of such winding up.

T. EDWARDS, S D. PIRY,

General Managers.

No, Duddell Street, Hongkong, 21st November, 1903

[14046

THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE

·COMPANY, LIMITED." NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

NOTICE givenNARY MEETING

[OTICE is hereby given that the THIRTY-

of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 8th proximo, at Twelve o'clock. Noon, for the purpose of

tioned Batteries and on the dates as specified" opposite:--

Fly Point and Upper Belcher Batteries in a direction to the South of Chung Hue Island at a range of about 4,500 yards, on the 25th November, 1903,

Stonecutters South Shore and East Batteries in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 2,000 to 3,00 yards, on the 27th November, 1903,

Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan and Sy-wan Batteries) in the direction of the entrance to Junk Bay at ranges from 2,000 to 4,000, yards, on the 28th November, 1903. Practice will commence at 9 A.M. daily, and (end about 10A.M. daily, if the range is clear,

By Command,.

F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary..

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 19th November, 1903 [138°e

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT. receiving the Report of the Directors, toget er INFORMATION has been received from the

SAILING DATES.

1st Dec, Freight.

15th Dec. Freight.

29th Dec, Freight,

THE

5th January,Freight.

1904. About end of Freight.

December. S

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Нококожа Оvic,

-No. 1, Queen's Bulldings.

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.,

9540]

CONNAUGHT HOUSE;

with Statement of Accounts to the 30th April Authorities that GUNPRACTICE

*

last, and of declaring Dividends.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 24th inst to the 8th proximo, both days inclusive

By Order of the Board of irectors,

"JAMES WHITTALL,

Secretary. Hongkong, 16th November, 1903.

will take place from Stonecutters Island (West, East and South Shore Batteries) on the 4th. December, in a South Westerly direction át ranges varying from 2,000 to 4,500 yards, and from Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan Battery) on the 5th of December, 1993, în the direction of Junk Bay to the East of Devil's Peak at a range of about 2,000 yards.

[13740 - If the weather is unfavourable on either of the above dates, practice will take place on the

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,7th of December.

LIMITED

PORTLAND CEMENT,

In Casks of 375lbs, net 84.76.ex Factory. In Bags of açolbs. net $2,85 ex Factory.

SHEWAN, JOMES & CO.

General Managers." Hòngkong, 15th August, 1903.

Practice will cominence at about 9 'almi, and finish about 11 8.m.- each day, if the range is clear.

By Command

A.M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary,

| Colonial Secretary's Office,

(19 Hongkong, 23rd November, 1993.