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THE HONGKONG

☀ 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.

8.3. "HONAM,"..........................................1,363 to¤...............................................Capitio H. D. Jänes.

"FATSHAN,2,200

"POWAN,"

"KINSHAN,"

2,338 1

11

....1,993 **

ㄓㄧ

W. A. Valentine.

12.

tt

O.. V. Lloyd.

R. Branch.

IT..

"HEUNGSHAN 1,998 .................

R. D. Thomas. Departure from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8 AM. (Sunday excepted), 10 PM. (Saturday excepted).

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 A.M. and 5 PM. (Sunday excepted). The 5.9. "POWAN" will leave Hongkong' overy Monday, Wednesday and Friday;a P. from Queen Street Wharf West, returning from Canton every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 5:30 PM.

These Steamera, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River.” Special attention 'is drawn to their Supérior Saloon and Cabin accommodation.

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

"SUI-TAI, "...............651

H

$.5, "SUI-AN,".......................................1,651 too......Captain E. H. Grainger.

G. F. Morrison.. Departures from Hongkong to Macać on week days at 5 A.M. from Douglas Wharp

Te and at a P.1. from the Company's Wharf...

On Sundays Special Cheap Excursions leaving Hongkong at 9 K.M. from Douglas

WHARF and from Macao at P..

The Company also runs a steamer from Maçao on Sunday morning at 7.30 A., and from

'Hongkong at 1 FM, from the Company's wharf, -

‚'Departures from Macao to Hongkong ou mark days at 7.30 AM, and a P.M.

CANTON-MACAO LINE:

S.S. "LUNGSHAN,*.........219 100........Captain T. Hamlin.. Departures from Macao to Canton on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 7.30 A.M. Departures from Cantos to Macao on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 7.30 A.M.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K. O. and Macao Steimboat Co., LTD. · THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINa Stram NavigATION,

COMPANY LTD.

CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.

8.5. "SAINAM,"...........................$88 tous.....Captan J. Willox.

"NANNING," 569 »

1

Mackinnon.

One of the abova stoamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; at about 8 AM, and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at 8.30 A.M. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabio Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.

Further particulare may be obtained at the Office of the...

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. LD. Hotel Mansions, (First Floor), opposite the Hongkong Hotel,

Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Hongkong, 13th July, 1907.

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

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REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF

STEAMERS

OF THE

COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,

S.S." PAUL BEAU," 1,900 tons, 14 knots,

&S. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots.

The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 PM.(Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton, at 5,85 P.M. (Sundays excepted).

Those superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light

and Fans and were specially built for this trade. Excelleal cuisine.

The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Street (Tram Station). Canton Agents-Mess. E. Pasquet & Co.

For further particulars, please apply to-

Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.

TELEGRAPH MONDAY JULY 22-1967:

Entimation.

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

No. 1 DOCK,

Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 98 ft. bottom 75 ft. Water on blocks, 87.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60,5 ft. bottom 45.8 It. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 hours,

THESE D. CKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking 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' surveyor).

Two powerful Twie Screw Towboats are available for taking Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Versals in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable of lifting 35 tons,

HUNGKUAGAN

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and the erection of a new yard thoroughly. up to date in every way. It could haya bean “ at no cost to the nation, which, would have been saved the sum spent do the presan! Ex- tension. It may likewise be painted out that, particularly in summertime, when everything la open, the noise from the yard, must consider- ably a fact, the hospitals stationed almost im medially, above it, whilet. He at Headquali House will be jandaved almost unbearable when such work as ziveting, li in, progiest, Gne is almost led to wonder whether it would not be worth while to even yet make a bid for

the

property for purpose of extension of the town on the basis of the erection of a naval

In view of the keen interest taken by the ex-Governor of Hongkong, Sir Matthew Nathan, in the construction of the line, with which his Excellency, has so intimately associated him self, it will be convenient te here record-ths reurets falt at his departure. There is no doubt that they were very keen and heartfelt. From the moment that Sir Matthew ar ived in the Colony he secured the respect, and indeed affection, in many ways at all sections of the population. Capable, energetic, and with an apparently unlimited and Insatiable capacity for hard work he was living his mark on Yard elsewhere. The whole are of 70 acres of Hongkong and Kawloon, 1he railway will reclaimed land, plus the old omval'yard, would always remain as a memento of his too short be available for building sites. It could scarce will take place under another rigime. He was probably pay for itself in the long run. Itin administration, even though its completionly be termed vandalism, though it mights-vour ol extravagance—an extravagance that would" a man of whom Hongkong could be, and was, proud to have at its head. The result was seen in the work of the Government offices, for under him the service was harmonious, By the general community of all classes he was respected, and at the sanis time was po pular, Comparlicus are always qdious, but the remark was too frequently made to me to, be lightly passed over that the great change

Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, 5:01 Buildings and Roole, Bridge felt throughout the colony under biz governor Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the preme

Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be looks forward to another good governor, a man guaranteed.

The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world..

Telephone: Nos. 976, 106, or 681.

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. C. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Scotts, A, 1, and Watkins,

Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.

Mails.

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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

BREMEN.

́ship contrasted signally with the position ex- parienced under his predecessor. Hongkong

who has already carved a pama for himself, but it will keep the memory of Sir Matthew Na than green for a long time. He has left bli mark in every direction, and after the railway the position of the Volunteer force perhaps stands out most conspicuously though in many other ways his unßagging industry will not be readily forgotten.

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BUILDINGS AND MATERIAL CHANGES.

true land at present shows a downward ten. dency owing to the Chinese keeping out of the market and not investing at the moment, This is a phane that will probably pass. Tem porarily it is to beadsumed, wealthy Chineseare not bringing their families to Hongkong 10 the same extent as they did a few years ago, Others been in the island. They exhibit many charac wish the Chinese remain the powerthey havelorg torististics, and one could not fail to note, amongst other things, their keen appreciation

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of the Public Gardens,

To Let.

"TO LET.

OFFICES A No. 14: DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL (formerly occupied by Moss, Shewan, Tomes & Co.).

Apply to

HỌ TUNG. Compradore Department;

Jardine, Matheson & Co.

121

Hongkong, 4th April, 1907.

*TO. LET.

ONE POU

Apply to

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE at

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD. Hongkong, and June, 1987.

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The considerable area of new ground created as the result of the Priya 'extension has new been practically, built i ver, only one or two icts still remaining vacant. If the big blocks are sadly wanting in uniformity of style and co- lour, when seen from the barbour, they are individu-lly-fine-blocks-of-office-buildings, They are all occupied, and, tadeed, everyone seems to have been playing at the game', of general posi, in so faran location of offices is concerned Jardine's old offices are, for in- stance, vacant, whilst the firm has moved to a large building on the front. On the firm's portion of the extended Traya line the pew Post Office is being slowly erected at the angle of the Praya and Peddar-sireel. It is a coa venient site with Peddar's Wharf just in front, This has unfantunately beep. renamed Blake Pier. A historic name ke Peddar's Wharf should not be allowed to disappear in this way, If it is necessary that there should be a Blake A Pier, and the necessity is apparent lo saly a few Chinese, the name might be bestowed in the Statue Pier near by, and leave the name with all its associations to pertain to the wharl at the foot of Peddar-street. It has become time-honoured, :nd without very strong reasons should not be allowed to fall out. It is pro bably better known to the launch laodahs and - 26th July, 1907. | zampan fraternly by its old name. The men-

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

FOR

STEAMERS

YOKOHAMA and KOBE

PRINZ WALDEMAR

Capt, W. von Senden

KUDAT and SANDAKAN

NAPLES, GENOA, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN

"Borneo

Capt. F. Sembill

PRINE LUDWIG

Capt. C. Woltemas

TO SAIL

About FRIDAY,

About SUNDAY,

28th July, 1907,

WEDNESDAY,

Noon, 31st July, 1907

tion of Peddar-aireet makes one wonder why the alignment was not continued straight to the Praya The link, it is true, brings the foot of the street at right angles to the Praya, but seeing that all the streets are not thus uniformly set, it is a plty this was no!' continued straight, and the clock tower left to plumb the street at the top. The Duke of Connaught's statua is now set up on. Con. naught road at the foot of Peddar-street facing PRINZ WALDEMAR .........THURSDAY, the-wharf and harbour. It had been reposing Capt. W. von Senden... Noon, rgth Aug., 1907. | in a matshed near the new Law Courts, but was

SHANGHAI, NAGASÄKI, KOBE) "Prinz Regkat Luthpold") about WEDNESDAY,

and YOKOHAMA

POLD"} Capt, H. Kirchner.......... 111 July, 1907.

BARRETTO & Co., Agents.

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MANILA, SAMARAI, NEW GUINEA, BRISBANE, SYD. NEY and MELBOURNE

WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP CO.

HONGKONG-WUCαow LINE,

SIS. "LINTAN" and`S‚S. “SAN»UL)

SAILING TWICE A WEEK THE ROUND TRIP OCCUPIES 5 DAYS.

HE steamers sall from HoxOKONG to SAMAKUI, SHUIMING, TAKйing and WUCHOW, They pass through the Canton dalta, and steam up about ise miles through the gorges, and beautiful scenery of the West River,

Fare for the Round Trip.....530 These steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted by Electricity.

For further information, apply to

Hongkong, 6th October, 1906,

For further Particulars, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER-BRITISH SS. CO

HONGKONG.

Hongkong, zoth July, 1907,

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JAVA-CHINAJAPAN LIJN,

REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE

BETWEEN

JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.S

Will leave for

JAPAN

JAPAN

JAVA PORTS

Steamer.

From

Expected on

or about

TJIBODAS... TJIMAHI.. TJIKINI

JAYA

Second ball

July

JAVA

Second half

July

JAPAN

Second ball

July

TJILIWONG

JAYA

*TJILÁTJAP... JAPAN

hall

Aug.

First half

Sept.

TJIPANAS

JAPAN

First half

JAPAN JAVA PORTS

JAVA PORTS

Sept.

On.or about

July

Second half July Second ball July Second half

Fim half Aug,

· Fin half Sept. First half Supt.

The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for

■ limited number of Salosa Passengers, and will take Cargo to all, Netherland india Ports

on through Bills of Lading.

For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

Telephone No. 375,

YORK BUILDINGS, 1st Boor,

Hongkong, 9th July, 1907.

Dentistry.

Dr. M. H. CHAUN,

THE LATEST METHOD of the

AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY

15, Queen's ROAD CENTRAL, From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (d ́Hongkong, 16th April, 1905

TAIN TING,

EYES

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.

Intimation.

RIGHT!

N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 8. PEDDE 3 STREET, HONGKONG,

WILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right,

Lenses Ground. All kinds of Repairs. Spectacles for all requirements,

Ask, or write, for Illustrated Booklet an Defective Sight free.

LONDON,

CALCUTTA,

SHANGHAI, 21, Jaba Street, Bedford Row, W.C. · „59, Bentinck Street.

Hoogkong, 27th November, rgos,

Wotel.

VICTORIA HOTEL,

{TELEORAMS-VICTORIA-SHAMRRN),

SHAMEEN, CANTON,.

ON THE BRITISH CONCENSION,

CH, HAYNES,

Manager.

566, Nanking Road,

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hurriedly disinterred just prior to the Duke's recent visit, Hongkong seems to be very well off in the matter of statues. A recent notable addition is that of Sir Thos. Jackson, Bart.. which faces the Hongkong and Shanghai Back, over whose destinies he presided for so

TO LET.

HOUSE ip KNUTSFORD TERRACE.

KOWLOON. Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, ist July, 1907,

TO LET..

HATHERLEIGH, Conduit Road,

No., RIPON TERRACE, Booliam

Road, OFFICES to King's BUILDING And

YORK BUILDING,

GODOWNS on PRAYA EAST:

A HOUSE is Clifton Gardens, Con-

duit Road,

FLATS la MORETON TERRACE,

App'y to-

י

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO, LP, Hongkong, 1st July, 1907.

1619

TO LET,

many years. It is erected on the reclaimed No. 5, AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowloos.

.

Praya land that pertained to the bank, generously kept at open space for, the benefit of the public. Flanking this land on the other 'side of the road' and on the award side of the. City Hall in the handsome building that will do duty, when completed, as the badly wanted pew Law Courts. This was the site' suggested by a strong focal committee in 1895 As the best position for the new Post Office. The new building for that purpose immediately adjoining the wharf seems to be, however, a better solution, as regards position.

The new Naval Yard works are on the point of completion by the contractors; and could be turned over in a vary few months if the Admiralty would definitely m'ke up their minds as to some of the detail, le' is a considerable work, and has meant the reclamation of some 70 acres, including the practical enclosing of 9 acres of bost basin where there is a depth of 10 ft. and shears fitted for lifting weights on board ves sels repairing. There are four shears to lif 20 lone each, and one of the capacity of yo tobi, The new deck from which the outer constructios dam has not yet been removed is a fine piece of granite faced work with cement foundations of 12 ft to 15 ft. The walls are granite faced. There, in a depth to 33 ft. on the approaching channel and entrance to the dock, which would be suficient to take lo's Dreadnought. Efficient pumping appliances are being now erected, whilst the power hours, machine and engineers' shops, boat-bouse, foundry and stores bouses are all well uns der way. It is a fine place of work, and

MAÇAO HOTEL, shou'd bring the yard well on time for modern

(TELKORANS-FARMER=MACAO);

MACAO, CHINA,

Capt, T. AUSTIN, 2.8,5, Manager.

requirements; but it is much to be regretted that it has been constructed on its present site, r

ÎN TUR CENTRE of the Praia Grande, | The Naval Vard itnell and this new extension`

s on land that will be sorely needed for pur posey of extending the city of Victoria. It cute it into two portions The Hongkong

LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY. BOTH HOTELS ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED AND UNDER EXPERIENCED public was perhaps remiss in that it did not

STUDIO AT No. 14, D'AQUILAR STREET.

REASONABLE FEIL

Consultation Free.

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Hongkong, auth June, spod

EUROPEAN JÁNAGEMENT, '

EVERY COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS.

WW FARMER Ph

swaks to the importance of the majter potil it was almost 400 Inte' to slop the new schems. At the same time, the volas pf the old Naval Yard:, would have met the whole cost of its removal for another bitar

-- Apply to--

Possession 1st June, 1967.

COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT, E. D. $11000&_Co. Hoogkong, 24th April, 1907,

TO LET.

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HOUSE No. 5. ROSE TERRACE, KOT from fat August next. Apply to

COMPRADORE,

Barretto & Co, Hongkong, 19th July, 1907,

N°

TO LET

[665

0.1, WEST END TERRACE, Shameen,

Canton, Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND'INVEST-

MENT & AGENCY CO, LD, Hongkong, ist July, 1907.

TO BE LET.

AS from the 191 August next, No. 3 MOR.

ARISON HILL.

Apply to

4

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Mesa; JARDINE; MATHESON E

CO., LTD, Hongkong, 29th June, 1907.

(634

TO LEF

From rat July,

ARGE and SP CIOUS GODOWNS Nús, 9, 91, 9b, 90, and 10, Praya-Bast, present in the occupation of the Admiralty,"

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY, COM LD. Hongkong, 1st July, 1907.

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