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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1903.

U.S. MAIL LINES:

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

TAXING PASSENGERS AND CARGO TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE:

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

"AMERICA MABU "... 6,307 Gross Tons... FRIDAY, 18th December, at Noon.

"KOREA":

....11,276

"GAELIC"

4,205

"HONGKONG MARU" 6,307

11

"CHINA "

5,900

30

"DORIC"

4,78J

"NIPPON MARU". 6,307

SIBERIA

.......11,284

"COPTIC " sampsonin 4,352

...SATURDAY, 26th December, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 2nd January, 1904, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 9th January, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 19th January, at Noon, FRIDAY, 29th January, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 6th February, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 13th February, at Neon. ...TUESDAY, 23rd February, at Noon.

Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by 5.s." KOREA,” 11,376 tons, Oct. 18th 28th, 1902; to days, 15 hours.

THE T. K. K. Company's Steamship "AMERICA MARU will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, via SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBY, INLAND SEA, YOKO- HAMA and HONOLULU, TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point in 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 L4 in addition to the regular tarifi 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, an from Chicago to destination the choice of direct lines.

Special tes (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.

Through Bills of Lading issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan l'orts, to a Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Kailway, to 1 wana, Trinidad; and Demerara, and to parts in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.

FEATURES OF THIS LINE,

The largest and steadiest passenger ships on the Pacific.

Southern Route; passengers enjoy out-doors throughout: deuk bathing. The call

at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only lina to 8 in Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacific.

Sailings positively on schedule date.

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

iloughong, 9th December, 1905.

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.O.) "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 CHINA"... 6,000 Tons.......

"ATHENIAN "......

3,882 "EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000 "TARTAR"

"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000

WEDNESDAY, 13th January, 1904. WEDNESDAY, 27th January. WEDNESDAY, 10th February." WEDNESDAY, 24th February.

12

11-

***** 4.425

37

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN".

6,000

WEDNESDAY, 9th March.

WEDNESDAY, 30th March.

WEDNESDAY, 20th April.

WEDNESDAY, 27th April.

WEDNESDAY, 11th May.

"EMPRESS OF INDIA"... 6,000

"ATHENIAN",

"EMPRESS OF JAPAN".

3,882 .... 6,000

Shipping Steamers.

HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAD STEAMBOAT CO., LTD, AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LTD..

HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.

2,363 tons,...Captain H. D. Jones. .......2,338

5.5. "HONAM,"

"FOWAN,"

FL

"FATSHAN,2,260

23

"HANKOW," ......3,973

"KINSHAN,"2,860

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U. F. Morrison, R.N.it.

11

A. W. Dixon,

15

C. V. Lloyd

>

J. J. Lossius.

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 A.. (Sunday excepted) and at 5-30 P.M. (Saturday excepted),

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and 3 P.M. (Bunday excepted). These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, ate the largest and fastest on the River Special attention is drawn to their Superior Satuan and Cabin accommodation,

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

S.S. "HEUNG HAN," 1,998 tons,... Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macau daily at 2 PM. Sunday

Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M.§ excepted.

CANTON-MACAO LINE.

S.S.LUNGSHAN," ..........219 tons, .............................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 MACA 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..........................Captain U. Branch.

"NANNING,". ......... 50%. »

+

11

C. Butchart K. D. Thomas,

"TAK HING," .........OR Departures from Canton and Wuchow about five times every week. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cain accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.

Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the--

HON KONG, 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

13570

Hongkong, 7th November, 1903.

ORIENTAL

COSTUMES · AND

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,

No. 4, 10E HOUSE STREET,

EUROPEAN

Between

Queen's Road, and Des Vœux Road:

FANCY DRAPERIES

FURNISHED.

WORK GUARANTEED TO BL

THE BEST IN THE COLONY.

LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.

9640]

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€

INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.

"THE magnificent "EMPRESS" Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the Tanos 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 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. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers

Close connection is made at Montreal, THE to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of.

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Retum 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 P'ALATIAL 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 NORDDEUTSCHER

LINIE. LLOYD.

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)

"MADAM FLINT & CO.,

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST, (Taking Cargo at through Rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, THJESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE: BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

· SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

STEAMERS.

ARAGONIA

Forst NURNBERG.

Jaburger,

SAVOIA.

Deipat

AMBRIA

Duckstein

WURZBURG

v. Binzerci

ALESIA

Schönfeldiacina

·NUBIA ......ØRSTE

von Hoff

SAILING DATES.

Freight. 24th Dec.

25th Dec.

Freight. 1st January, Freight and

1904.

Passengers. Freight.

HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG. (

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

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

! NEW YORK

VIA SUEZ..

For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong 7th December, 1903

roth January, 1904.

DRESSMAKERS

AND

MILLINERS,

HAVE JUST RECEIVED

SMART READY-MADE WINTER COSTUMES

OF THE

23rd January, Freight and NEW FASHIONABLE

1904. (6th February,

1904.

Passengers Freight. About end of December, or beginning of January, HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,

No. 1, Queen's Halldings,

MATERIAL,

CONNAUGHT HOUSE

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

19

DEUTSCHE WEINGESELLSCHAFT

Intimations.

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

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

& CO., COELN. STOCK ON HAND OF AHRBLEICHART, a red Abr Wine at $18.50 GRAACHER, Moselle

at $16.50 LAUBENHEIMER, Hock

at $15.00. All per Case of 24 Quarts. Price Reductions for Larger Orders.

GROSSMANN & CO. Hongkong, 16th October, 1903. [12509

TUBORG BEER.

A FIRST Class PILSENER BEER guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals.

NOW SO MUCH IN VOGUE IN PRICE 510.50 per case of 48 bottles (quarts)

LONDON.

or 6 doz. pintsla Mode

Special Prices for Quantities. Sole Agents an

SIEMSSEN & CO.

Hongkong, 3rd November 1905. [14330) Hongkong, toth January, 1903i

No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft.; bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooka, 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 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. 500; General, No. 376. Telegrams, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. I. and A, B, C. (4th). Yokohama, May i'ith, 1903.

EYE-SIGHT.

MR. N. LAZARUS - May be personally consulted for SPECTACLES.

No charge for testing the eyes. Glasses and frames of all kinds and qualities. Prices from $2 upwards.

16, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRALA

Hongkong, 6th November, 1903.

[573c

[6c

HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

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

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1900.

THE CATHOLIC UNION.

5TH YEAR OF OUR TREE

XMAS ENTERTAINMENTS

TO THE POOR.

Will you help to make 600 Children and zoo Old People happy on CHRISTMAS DAY?

Come to the BAZAAR OF TOYS

to be held in the Rooms of the CATHOLIC UNION, (adjacent to the R. C. Cathedral on SATURDAY, 19th instant, from 9.11 P.M.

The CHILDREN'S STALLS and the TEA ROOM will be Opened from 5 P.M.

PRICES OF ADMISSION: Tickets for Adults 50 cents.each. (Entitled to a Xmas Souvenir) Tickets for Children to coals each." (Call at the Children's Stall). Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.

F

ΝΟΤΗΣ Ε

MANAGER.

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DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE,

ROSE VILLAS, BONHAM ROAD, Hongkong,

Chairman of Committee: THE BISHOP OF VICTORIA.

Superintendent:

Miss E. D, SKIPTON, DA..

Assistant Superintendent: Miss M. I. HAWKER.

A the CHRISTIAN training and educa tion of Girls of European and mixed parentage, Good accommodation, Large garden. Eng-

·lish Matron.

CHURCH of ENGLAND SCHOOL for

FEES: Boarders, $20 a month; Day Scholars, $3 a month.

For Prospectus and further particolars apply to the LADY SUPERINTENDENT. 3. Hongkong, 15th December. 1903

WNERS of HOUSES situated in the Western Division of the City of Victoria IT is hereby notified that in the ABSENCE who have not had their Premises LIMEWASH- of FURTHER RAINFALL, on and after ED and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, MONDAY, the 21st instant, the SUPPLY of are reminded that the period during which this WATER will be TURNED on in the PUBLIC work should be FINISHED eads on the 31st MAINS during the following Hours only:-

In the City of Victoria below Caine Road being convinced of the necessity of cleanliness.

day of December, 1903, and the Sanitary Board from 6 A.M. to to A.M.

in its efforts to stamp out Plague, is deter- mined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named dale.

By Order of the Board,

lo Seymour Road, North side of Upper

Richmond Road and South side of Mac donnell Road from 8 A.M. to 9.15 .. South side of Robinson Road, South side of Upper Richmond Road and in Conduit Road from 6 A., to 8 AM... In Queen's Gardens from 6 A.M. to 7.5 AM. In Penk Road above Queen's Gardens from

7.15 AM to 8.15 a.m,-

in Peak Road below Queen's Gardens from

8.15 AM to 9.15 A.M. In the Hill-District:-

From Peak to Victoria Gap from 6 A.M. to

7 A.M. From Victoria to District bounded by Planta-

tion Road from 7 A., to 8.30 AM. in Mount Gough District from 8.30 AM to

9.15 A:M. DE MANE

la Mount Kellett District from 9:13 &.M. to

11 A.M.

Ia Barker Road from 6 A.M. to 8 A..

In Magazine Gap District from 8 AM to

A

TO A.M.

W. CHATHAM,

Public Works Department,

Water Authority,

G. A. WOODCOCK,

Secretary,

Note: The Westem Division of the City lies to the West Tank Lane and Cleverly Street. Sanitary Board Office,

1st December, 1903.

[14500

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.. SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKEJ COAL AND PROVISION MEN, CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION

AGENTS

16, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAI

HONGKONG. SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS

SOLE AGENTS FOR ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

Hongkong, 15 h December, 1903. [75030 H COMPOSITION RED HAND

THE HONGKONG

STUDIO,

HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER,

4 & 43 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, TOP FLOOR.

PORTRAITS

ORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR-

GING and COPYING in all Size

LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS

ON HAND

PRICE VERY MODERATE. Hongkong, 14th September, 1903.

BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAIN

DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR

LAUNCHES, AN

&C

Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM

P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, "&e

"EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES

ALWAYS IN STOCK -

REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 15th December, rgos.