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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1903..
U.S. MAIL LINES.
¿ACIFIC MAIL 5.8. CD., OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S.S. CO., TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND BOUTH AMERICA AND BUROPE;
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
..... 4,352 Gross Tons... WEDNESDAY, 9th December, at Noon.
6,307.
...FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon. ....SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon, ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon, ...SATURDAY, 9th January, at Noon.
"COPTIC "
"AMERICA MARU”
"KOREA"
"GAELIC "
........1,276 4,205
IF
"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307
13
"CHINA."
5,060
J
"DORIC".
4.784
가
19
"NIPPON MARU” 6,307 "SIBERIA "
....... 11,284
...TUESDAY, 19th January, at Noon.
...FRIDAY, 29th January, at Noon.
...SATURDAY, 6th February, at Noon,
...SATURDAY, 13th 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.
SAN
THE O. & 0. Company's Steamship "COPTIC" TRANCISCO SHANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KOUE, INLAND SEA, YOKO-
will be despatched for HAMA; and HONOLULU, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th December, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, ke 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 os payment of £4 in addition to the regular tarif rate.
Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND CITIES in the United States have between SAY FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Rathways, 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 Europeau 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 confiued and will apply only to Missionanes, Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diplomatic Officials of the Governments of China and Japan,
Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and laland Cities of the United States, via Overland Railway, to avana, 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 steadiest passenger ships on the Pacifio.
Southera Route passangers enjoy out-doors throughout; dock bathing. The call
at Honolulu, Oahi, the most ferile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Tho only line to San Francisco, the greatest port of th's Pacifio.
Sailinge positively on schedule date.
For further Information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Com
panies, Queen's Building.
Hongkong, 3rd December, 1903.
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.
(GALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, BOJ
"EM/RESS" Twin Screw Steamships--5,000 Tous-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN”. 6,000 Tons.
"EMPRESS OF CHINA". ... 6,000 "ATHENIAN",
3,882
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000
"TARTAR"
4425
"EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... (1,000 "EMPRESS OF CHINA". 6,000
"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "ATHENIAN", *.*.............. 3,882 "EMPRESS OF JAPAN"... 6,000
WEDNESDAY, 16th December. WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1994. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February.
WEDNESDAY, 24th February...
WEDNESDAY, 9th March,
WEDNESDAY, joth March.
WEDNESDAY, 20th April.
WEDNESDAY, 27th April.
WEDNESDAY, with May,
HE 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 (8.C.) in 13 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. Close connection is made at Montical,' 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 fonte 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, Hates of Passage, &c., apply to
Hongkong, 1st September, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, Peddler'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 SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).
PROPOSED
STEAMERS.
ARAGONIA
Forst ********
NURNBERG
Jaburg
AMBRIA
Ducksteinis)
NUBIA
von Hoff si
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
DESTINATIONS.
HAVRE and. HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO). HAVRE and HAMBURG.
(Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG,
(Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO),
NEW YORK.
Vid SUEZ
For fasther Particulars, apply to
ngkong, tet December"
SAILING DATES.
15th Dec. Freight.
29th Dec. Freight. 5th January,
1904. Freight, About end of Freigh
December.
AMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
HONGKONG OFFICE,
No. 1, Queen's Balldings
______________ Shipping Steamers,
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND DOOR WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD. AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION
5.5. "HONAM:",
"POWAN,"
"FATSHAN."
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COMPANY, LTD.
HONGKONG CANTON LINE.
........2,363 106A:Captain H. D. Jones ...2,338
"HANKOW, 3.073
"KINSHAN,*;56α
G. F. Morrison, F.N.R.
A. W. DAX.
G. V. Lbayılı J. J. Lossius.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily ́al & A.M. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 PM. (Saturday excepted),
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and. 5 P.M. (Bunday xcepted). 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. HEUNG HAN," 1,998 tuns,.....Captain W. E. Clarke..
Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at 2 P.M. Sunday
Do.- from Macão to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M.] excepted.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "LUNGSH VN," 2.9 tons......Captain T. Huiuhn. This steamer leaves Canton for Macud every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 AM.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at abuu! 7.30 A.M.
JOINT SERVICE OF, THE X., C. and Macao STEAMBOAT CO., LTD, THE CHINA NAVIGA TION COMPANY, LTD, AND THE INDO,CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIN. CANTONWUCHOW LINE.
5.5. "SAINAM," .................588 ɖons..................., Captain 13. Branch,
12
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19.
C. Butchart.
NANNING". "TAK HING,"
R. D. Thomas. 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---
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO.,, LD.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hote
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD 13570
Hongkong, 7th November, 1903,
ORIENTAL.
Intimations.
PORTRAITS, GROUPS, ENLARGING, AND COPYING IN ALL SIZES.
AMATEUR WORK GIVEN SPECIAL
ATTENTION.
FULL LINE OF SUPPLIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
C.
W. CLARK,
Between Queen's Road and Des Vœux Road.
No. 4, ICE HOUSE STREET, EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHER,
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.“
EYE SIGHT.
MR. N. LAZARUS
May be personally consulted for SrROPACLES,
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, 1993-
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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PEAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 56.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
· Hongkong, and july, rioo.
the
MANAGER.
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
1
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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 lydraulic Elevator. Hot 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 consumors is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for
DR. AUER VON WELSBACH Co.,
VIENNA,
✯ntimations.
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside. 514 ft. Width of Entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on books, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK.
Longth 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 Yokuhania harbour and the attention
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. 378. Telegram, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. I, an 1 A. B, C, (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
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 Offices, No. 1, Duddell Street, on TUESDAY, the 8th of December, 1903, at 11 o'clock in 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 approvca 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 seph 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. 1, Duddell Street, Hongkong, 21st November, 1903.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
INI TNFORMATION has been, received from -
the Military Authorities that heavy GUN PRACTICE will be carried out from Victoria, Battery on the 6th of December, between 9 and 11 A.M., if the range is clear, but if not it will be carried out at a later hour on the same date. The firing will be at a target moving from a point opposite Lower Belchers Battery, South-West of Stonecutter Island, to Chung Hue, at a range of about 4.500 yards.
By Command,
A. M: THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 1st December, 1903.
THE HONGKONG NURSING INSTITUTION.
[14446
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE in aid of the Funds of the above Institution will take place in the CITY HALL, on TUESDAY, the [140462th Juary, 19043 204 2
-THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE' COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
JOTICE is hereby given tha' the THIRTY-
NSEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING
of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company
TICKETS ($5 each) may be obtained from Mrs. C. W. DICKSON at Messis. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., or from any of the Members of the Committee.
K. GOODMAN,
Hon. Secretary. [14.78
Hongkong, 4th December, 190g
will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, MADAM FLINT & CO.,
Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 8th proximo, at Twelve o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with Statement of Accounts to the 30th April 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 Lirectors,
JAMES WHITTALL,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th November, 1903.
GOVERNMENT BILLS.
DRESSMAKERS
AND
MILLINERS,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
[1374 SMART READY-MADE
"ENDERS for, SPECIE, BRITISH and
TEN
MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this
WINTER COSTUMES
OF THE
Colony, in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn NEW FASHIONABLE
at to days' sight on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, will be received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, until 11 A.M., on MONDAY, the 7th instant,
The Tenders to state the total amount re- quired (in Pounds Sterling), and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be issued for less than 100, 2
The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in scaled. covers, addressed to the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills.”.
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Forms of Tender can be bad on application.
GEO. H. FERRIER,
Colonch, Chief Paymaster, China.
His Majesty's Treasury Office, Queen's Road, Hongkong, and December, 1993
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUNPRACTICE will take place from Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan and Sywan Batteries) in the direction of the entranCO to Junk Bay at ranges from 4,000 to 2,000 yards, on the 11th of December, and from Stonecutters West Battery in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 2,000 to 600 yards, on the rath of December, 1903.AT IN ANIMAN
If the weather is unfavourable on either of
MATERIAL,
NOW SO MUCH IN VOGUE IN
LONDON.
Hongkong, 23rd November, 1903. [14326.
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 Managera. Hongkong, 15th August, 1003
119
TUBORG BEER.
FIRST Class PILSENER BEER
A guaranteed, free from Salicylic Acid,
and any other Chemicals,
PRICE Staço per case of 48 bottles (quarts) or 6 dor pints.
Special Prices for Quantities. Sole Agents jam-
WASIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 10th January, 1003 [59td
LEVY HERMANOS.
AMOND
the above dates, practice will take place on the DAM
14th of December. salad kMEER Practice will commence at 9.30 AM, on the ith and at 9A M. on the rath, and end at 11 A.M, daily, if the range is clear."
By Command,
M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Hongkong, and December, 190325 (14510
THE INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT Colonial Secretary's Office,
GAS LIGHT,
ARE SELLING THE ONLY CENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece.
BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co.,
CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
EUTSCHE WEINGESELLSCHAFT
DUER & CON COEL
APRASTOCK ON HAND OF
AHRBLEIGHART, a red Abr Wine al $18,50. GRAACHER, Moselle on at $16,50 LAUBENHEIMER, Hock at $1500
All per Case of 24 Quarts, and Price Reductions for Larger Orders.
GROSSMANN & CORU Hongkong, 16th October, 1905.0 | #3590
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MERCHANTS, JEWEL LERS AND WATCHMAKERS,
EASTMAN'S KODAKS and FILMS.P
Sole Agents for: “ OMEGA WATCHES,” *OMEGA", is the best," "THREE YEARS " guarantee given to every purchaser.
, QUEEN'S ROAD,
MEE CHEUNG.
O PHOTOGRAPHER,
TOP FLOOR OF ICE House, in : Ita House, Rondo
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[:S now in a position, in his New and Com-“ modions Premises, to eclipse, as herefatore, BALLPHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED.
to the Colony or in any part of the Far Edir.
GROUPS AND VIEWS ZA 220327 a speciality, Szek Hongkong, find Surfymer, 1808, 1 Alu
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