Mails.
U.S. MAIL LINES.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1904.
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. "KOREA" ............................................| 1,276 Gross Tons.....THURSDAY, 10th March, at Noon, "GAELIC "
......... 4,205
...SATURDAY, 19th March, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 5th April, at Noon, ...THURSDAY, 14th April, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 30th April, at Noon. ...SATURDAY, 7th May, at Noon.
"CHINA"
"DORIC"
+1
5,060
"
4.784
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" BIBERIA " ...............1,284 " COPTIC "
Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.5. " KOREA,” 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1901; 10 days, 15 hours.
TSCO, HANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA HEP. M. Company's Steamship "KOREA" will be despatched for SAN FRAN.
HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the roth March, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en ruit,
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 £4 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 Iron 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,
Through Hills 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 steadiest and fastest passenger ships on the Pacifio. Southern Route; passangera enjoy out-doors throughout; deck bathing. The call at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only line to San Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacific.
Sallings positively on schedule date.
panics, Queen's Building.
For further information as to Pavek, "
Hongkong, z4th February, 1994.
no Freight, apply to the Agency of the Came
E W. TILUEN, Agent.
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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
AND THE UNITED STATES.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA
(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.)
PUNCTUALITY,
SAFETY.
SPEED.
SAVING 3 TO 7 DAYS ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
* EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Koots, PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN ... 6,000 Tons........ WEDNESDAY, 9th March.
19
"EMPRESS OF CHINA * ... 6,000
"ATHENIAN".
3,882
"EMPRESS OF INDIA" 5,000
" TARTAR"
D
-... 4,425
WEDNESDAY, 13rd March.
WEDNESDAY, 6th April.
WEDNESDAY, zoth April.
WEDNESDAY, 4th May.
Hongkong to London, 1st Class....vid St. Lawrence £60. Via New York 62. Hongkong to London, intermediate on
Steamers, and 1st Class Rail
C
£40.
£42.
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 11. D. Jones.
11
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POWAN,"
FATSHAN,"
"HANKOW."
"KINSHAN,"
2,338 1 .2,360 3,073 .4,860
I
11
10 KARACH
G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.
A. W. Dxn.
C. V. 1.kryl,
1. J. Lossius.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 AM. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 P.M. andy PM. (Saturday excepted);
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* Intimations,
THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
No. 1 DOCK.
Length inside, 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 85 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft.; bottom 45,8 ft. Water on blooks, 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- and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 AM, 2.30 1.M. and 5.30 P.M. (Sunday excepted).
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.
"HE magnificent Twin-screw "EMPRESS" Steamships pass through the famous TENLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VAN- COUVER (B.G.) in ra DÁYS, and make connection with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE.
Passangers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD, 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 Chinese and Japanese Governments.
For further infurmation, Maps, Guides, Hand Books, Hates of Freight and Passage, apply to
Hongkong, 24th February, 19:4.
SERVICE OF the HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD. HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "HEUNGSHAN,” ....................1,998 tong.......................Captaia W. E. Clarke, Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 2 PM. and on Sundays at 12.30 P.M. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 A.M.
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "LUNGSHAN," .........219 100s,............Captain T. Hamlin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at abou! 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 SteẨMHOÁT CO., LTD., The China Navida- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Company, Ltd. CANTON-WUCLIOW LINE.
5.S.SAINAM,"
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588 tons.Captain 13. Branch. "NANNING,". .569
C. Butchart "TAK HING," 638
R. D. Thomas. Departures from Canton and Wuchaw 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 Hole)
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Hongkong, 25th January, 1904.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN L
HEAD AGENT: R. BISSCHOP,
3. DUDDELL STREET,
HONGKONG.
LIJN.
REGULAR FOUR-WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
Steamer.
From
Expected on or about
Will leave for
TJILATJAP...
113
On or about
TIPANAS. Java við MacasSAR Second half of
JAPAN
March
Second half of March
JAPAN
First half of SPORE & JAVA FORTS First half of
March
March
JAPAN
First half of SPORE & JAVA PORTS First half of
Apol
April
TJIMAHI......
The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherlands India Poris on through Bills of Lading.
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
THE AGENTS,
THE HOLLAND-CHINA TRADING CO.
Telephone No. 201,
Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
ORIENTAL
Intimations.
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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, ICE HOUSE STREET,
EUROPEAN
Between
Queen's Road and Des Voeux Road,
COSTUMES AND
FANCY DRAPERIES
FURNISHED.
WORK GUARANTEED TO BE
THE BEST IN THE COLONY.
LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, 9. Pedder's Street.
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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
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.
SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
DESTINATIONS.
SITHONIA.................... HAVRE, BREMEN and HAMBURG.
BAMBERG Miltzlaff SAMBIA..........................
Lüning.
Hildebrandt.) (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).
HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE 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).
ABESSINIA.
Filler
SUEVIA. Borck ARTEMISIA ....... Granmeyer..........
For further Particular, apply to
Hongkong, 23rd February, 1904.
HONGKONG.
SAILING DATES,
Ist March. Freight
17th March. Freight.
25th March. Freight.
5th April. Freight.
19th April. Freight,
3rd May. Freight.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, HONGKONG OFFICE,
GO TO THE
KOWLOON
No. 1, Quaer's Balldings.
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HOTEL,
J. W. OSBORNE,
KOWLOON. Propter and Managi
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, 1903.
THE MANAGER.
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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 32 upwards.
16, QUEEN'S' ROAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, 6th Novemb
The plant and tools are of recent patrns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work, and a large stock of naterial 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. 878. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. L. and A. B. 0, (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.
G
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAF, the PRAK, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 66.
For Terms, &c., apply to the
Hongkong, zad July, 1900.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE
HE THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company, will be
held at the OFFICES of the Company, Pedder's Street, on SATURDAY, the gth day of MARCH, 1904, at 12 o'clock (NOON) to receive a State ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1903, and the Report of the General Macagem and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th February to the 5th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 9th February, 1904.
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HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 2, Con naught Road, at 12.15 F., on THURSDAY, the joth MARCH, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1903.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from the 1st to the tony MARCH, both days inclusive.
R. J. MACGOWAN, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 25th February, 1904.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
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'HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that,
SHA
on and after This Date, they can obtain
MANAGER.
GOVERNMENT BILLS.
MEXICAN DOLLARS, current in this TENDERS for SPECIE, BRITISH and Colony, in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn of His Majesty's Treasury, London, will be at 10 days' sight on the Lords Commissioners received by the Chief Paymaster, Army Pay Department, until 11 AM, TOMORROW, the 1st March, 1994.
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 to
The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the Chlef Paymaster, Army Pay Department, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills to
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application.
GEO. H. FERRIER, Colonel, A. P.-D., H.M. Treasury Chest Officer. His Majesty's Treasury Office,
Fletcher Street, Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.
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DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE.
SCHOOL DUTIES will be RESUMED
TO-MORROW, 1st March. For Terms, apply to
THE HEAD MASTER. Hongkong, 19th February, 1904.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE.
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SCRIP CERTIFICATES for SHARES of the FASTER TERM begins THURSDAY,
NEW ISSUE in EXCHANGE for HONG- KONG AND SHANGHAI Bank Receipts on Application at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the Company, Nos. 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SONR General Managers.. Hongkong, 15th February, 1904,
POSITION
WANTED.
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OSITION as NURSE or TRAVELLING
COMPANION to Lady or Children. Return Passage required, if Travelling.
Apply to
No. 267,
Clo The H.K. Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 18th February, 1904. 1267
WANTED.
OOD CLERK Wanted, European
other.
Go
Apply 10-
ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. Hongkong, 10th February, 1904.
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WANTED.
·ITUATION by a YOUNG EUROPEAN with Bank Experience and a Good Knowledge of English, French and Spanish
Apply to
Languages
C/o This Paper, Hongkong, 1st February, 1904.
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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT
March.
GEO, H. BATESON WRIGHT. Hongkong, 27th February, 1904.
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WILL STAND ANY CLIMATE.
ORIGINAL, '
BEST,
A CHEAPEST, AND
MOST RELIABLE COPYING APPARATUS..
For full particulam, Price Lists, Samples of Rubber Stamps, &c, &c.
Apply to
TACK E ELLIS," 17A, Queen's Road Central, 1st Floor Sole Agent for E. M. RICHFORD in China. Hongkong, 27th February, 1904 [254-
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