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Mails.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1904.

ACIFIC 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.

11,276 Gross Tous...THURSDAY, 10th March, at Noon,

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.

" KOREA "

GAELIC "

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"CHINA "

5,060

"DORIO".

4,784

"

"SIBERIA"

"COPTIC "

4352

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Record Trip Yokohama to San Francisco made by s.s. " KOREA," 11,276 tons, Oct. 18th- 28th, 1902; to days, 15 hours..

T EP. M. Company's Steamship "KOREA" will be despatched for SAN FRAN.

| CISCO, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, VOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the 10th March, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, thnited States, and Europe. Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point an 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 bolding 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 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 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 Ports, to San Franscisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Overland Ralway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South Amern, by ¿the Companies' and connecting Steamers.

FEATURES OF THIS LINE.

The largest and steadiost and fastest passenger ships on the Pacific.

Southern Route; passengers enjoy out-doors throughoul: deok bathing. The call

at Honolulu, Oahu, the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. The only ne to 5. Francisco, the greatest port of the Pacife.

Sailings positively on schedule date.

For further Information as to Pass g* 200 Freight, apply to the Ayenry of the Com panies, Queen's Building.

Hongkong, 24th February, 1994,

E. W. TILDEN, Agent.

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CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

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

SAFETY.

SPERD

PUNCTUALITY. SAVING 3 TO 7 DAYS ACROSS THE PACIFIC. "EMPRESS" Twin Screw Steamships--6,000 Tans-10,000 Horse Power-Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.—(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). R.M.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN *... 6,000 Tons..

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"EMPRESS OF CHINA"... 6,000 "ATHENIAN ",

3,88% "EMPRESS OF INDIA" 6,000 "TARTAR"

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4,425

WEDNESDAY, 9th March. WEDNESDAY, 23rd March.

WEDNESDAY, 6th Apr,

WEDNESDAY, 20th April.

WEDNESDAY, 4th May.

Hongkong to London, 1st Class............ St. Lawrence £60. Vid New York £62. Hongkong to London, Intermediate on

Steamers, and 1st Class Rail

THE

£40.

L42.

|`HE magnifcent Twin-screw "EMPRESS" Stemaships pass through the famous INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VAN. COUVER (B.Q.) in 12 DAYS, and make connection with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE.

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Navai, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of Chinese and apanese Governments.

For farther rmation, Maps, Guides, Hand Books, llates of Freight and Passage, apply to

D. E. BROWN, General Agent, 9, Pedder's Street.

Hongkong, 24th February, 194

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

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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 ĮLINE.

..2,363 tons,.........Captain 1. D. Jones.

2,338 ......2,200

S.S.HONAM,"

"POWAN,"

+1

24

"FATSHAN,"

"

"BANKOW,"

.........3.073

"KINSHAN,"

17

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G. F. Murrison, R.N.R.

A. W Dixon.

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C. V. wyd.

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J. J. Luxus,

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 AM. (Sunday excepted) and at 5.30 FP.M. and 9 r.M. (Saturday excepted).

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG dily at 8 A.M., 2.39 PM. and 5.3 › P.M. (Sunday excepted),

Entimations,

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1 DOCK. Length inside, 614 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft,; bottom:76 it. 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 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 Duck

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.

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

S.S. "HEUNGSHAN" 1993 tons.........Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 1 M. and on Sundays at 12.30 P.M. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 AM.

CANTON-MACAO LINE.

5.5. "LUNGSHAN," .........219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin, This steamer leaves Canton for Macau every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 A. M.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at abou 7.30 A.M.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD, THE CHINa Navida- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE Indo-China STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.

5.S.SAINAM,"

21

M

14

...........588 tons.............................Captain B. Branch. "NANNING,"

.......509

C. Butchart. 31 "TAK HING," .........618

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 dongkong Hotel

Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Hongkong, 25th January, 1504.

ORIENTAL

COSTUMES AND

Entimations.

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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

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Between QAN PHOTOGRAPHER.

CLARK,

Road and Des Voeux Road.

FANCY DRAPERIES

FURNISHED.

WORK GUARANTEED TO BE

THE BEST IN THE COLONY.

LADIES' SPECIAL TOILET ROOM.

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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 Itates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests. For Terms, apply to

Hongkong, 1st November, 1902.

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 $2 upwards.

16, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1903.

F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,

(Taking Cargo a through Rates to ANTWERF, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, | SHIP-CHAndlers, saILMAKEN

LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, Trieste, GenOA, PORTS IN THE Levante; Black Sɛa and BalTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS),

PROPOSED

STEAMERS.

BAMBERG .**

Miltzlaff SAMBIA......

Lüsing.....

ABESSINIA

Filler

SUEVIA........................

Borck,

ARTEMISIA ......)

SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

DESTINATIONS.

HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG), HÄVRE and HAMBURG. [Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HÄVRE and HAMBURG, (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLONNO). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANO) HAVRE and HAMBURG.

Gronmeyer........} (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO).

For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 3rd March, 1904.

HONGKONG.

SAILING DATES.

22nd March. Freight.

23rd March. Freight.

5th April. Freight,

19th April. Freight.

3rd May. Freight.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong OFFICE,

No. 1. Queen's Bulldings.

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GO TO THE

KOWLOON HOTEL

KOWLOON.

J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manage.

COAL AND PROVISION MÉR. CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTOR.

AND GENERAL COMMISSION

AGENTS,

16, DES VILUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,

SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS.

SOLE AGENTS FOR

ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

HCOMPOSITION RED HAND

BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, &C..

&C.

&C.

Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM and

P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &c.

EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK

AT

REASONABLE PRICES, Hongkong, 13th December, 1993.

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THE TRYPOGRAPH DUPLICATOR

(ZUCCATOR'S PATENT).

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 tous.

Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.

E.

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, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. I, and A. B. O, (4th). Yokohama, May 11th, 1903.

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,

PLUNKET'S GAF, the PEAR, near the TRAM TERMINUS, Tel. 66.

For Terms, &c., apply to the

Hongkong, 2nd july, 1900.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

MANAGER.

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HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Son and after This Date, they can obtain HAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that, SCRIP CERTIFICATES for SHARES of the 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

INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out from Eagle's Nest Hills, South-East of Tai Po Road (5 miles), in a direction due North, against the Southern Slope of Needle Hill to the North-Central, West of that road (7 miles) on the 4th March, 1904, between the hours of 8 A., and a P.M.

If the Weather is unfavourable on the above date, Practice will take place on the 5th March, during the same hours,

- By Command,

A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 29th February, 1904.

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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, 15th February, 1904.

WANTED.

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A SECRETARY for THE MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. Salary $180 per Month, Free House, Light, Coal and Medical Attendance.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION...

NFORMATION has been received from the

PRACTICE A

Applications to be Addressed

PRESIDENT, MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.

Shanghai, 1st March, 1904.

WANTED.

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will be carried out from Upper Belchers and Y is required to act as SECRETARY.

Fly Point Batteries in a North-Westerly direc- tion at ranges from 4,000 to 4,500 yards on the 4th March, 1904, and from Stonecutters West and East Batteries in a South-Westerly direction at ranges from 600 to 4,000 yards on the 5th March, 1904.

If the weather is unfavourable on either of the above dates, practice will take place on the 7th proximo.

Practice will commence at 9.30 A.M. on the 4th, and at 9 a.. on the 5th, and end at 11 A.M. daily, if the range is clear.

By Command,

A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, and March, 1904.

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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY

TANNUAL MEETING of SHARE.

HOLDERS in the above Company, will be held at the OFFICEs of the Company, Pedder's Street, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of MARCH, 1904, at 12 o'clock (Noox) to receive a State ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1903, and the Report of the General Managers and to elect a Consulting Commit.ee 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.

GEO. FENWICK & CO., LIMITED.

Good English necessary. One with Capital can have the Management after One Month's Training. Sure and Large Income.

Address:

"S. and T.," Clo Hongkong Telegraph Co., Ld. Hongkong, 29th February, 1904. [300

POSITI

WANTED.

DOSITION 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 or

Apply to-

Gother

ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. Hongkong, toth February, 1904. [247.

WANTED.

with Bank Experience and a Good “ITUATION by a YOUNG EUROPEAN Knowledge of English, French and Spanish Languages.

Apply to-

"XY.Z.," C/o This Paper. Hongkong, 1st February, 1904.

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A

HE FIFTEENTH ORDINARY GEN-

TEERAL MEETING of SHARE-

HOLDERS will be held in the HONGKONG HOTEL, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th March,

NEW MODELING SURFACE LATE at NOON Directors, declaring a Dividend,

PRINTING

5,000 Copies direct from original in BLACK or

any other Colours.

Largely used in H.M. Government Offices.

WILL STAND ANY CLIMATE. ORIGINAL,

BEST,

CHEAPEST, AND MOST RELIABLE COPYING APPARATUS.

For full particulars, Price Lists, Samples of Rubber Stamps, &c., &c.

Apply to

JACK E. ELLIS, 17A, Queen's Road Central, Ist Floor. Sole Agent for E. M. RICHFORD in China. Hongkong, 27th February, 1904. [254 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

In Casks of 375lbs. net $4.75 ex Factory, In Bags of 25obs. net $2,85 ex Factory,

*SHEWAN, TOMES ́& 00, General Managers, Hongkong, 15th August, 1903,

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Report of the

and electing Director and Auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Copy will be CLOSED from the 7th un March, both days inclusive.

30th

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. G. WINTERBURN, General Manager. Hongkong, 1st March, 1904.

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HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE

HE 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 PM, on THURSDAY, the loth 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 folh MARCH, both days inclusive.”

R. J. MACGOWAN, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, a5th February, 1904.

TUBORG BEER.

(200

FIRST Class PILSENER BEER:· guaranteed free from Salicylic Acid, and any other Chemicals,

PRICE $10.50 per case of 48 bottles (quarts) or 6 dos pints.

Special Prices for Quantities.

Sole Agents

SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, toth January, 2003,

THE HONGKONG STUDIO,

HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER, 41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁL

TOP FLOOR.***

PORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR

GING COPYING in all Sisas LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYB

ON HAND.

PRICE VERY MODERATE.” Hongkong, 15th September, 1993.

MEE CHEUNG

PHOTOGRAPHER,

TOP FLOOR OF ICK HOUR, IN It-House Rørd

Sow in s position, in his New

modicos Premises, to ach LL PHOTOGRAPHI in the Colony or ins

GROUPS

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