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Shipping Steamers.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11 1908.

Intimations.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., L.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

STEAMERE

PRINZ HEINRICH " Capt. Grosch

FOR

NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and HREMEN ......manji

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBEĮ "GORBEN".......

and YOKOHAMA...

TO SAIL

WEDNESDAY,

Noon, 12th Feb., 1908.

About WEDNESDAY,

Capt. Welbelmi

12th Feb., 1998,

BANE, SYDNEY and BOURNE..

`MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS-“

MEL-

"PRINE SIGISMUND"

Capt. D, Lenz

THURSDAY:

SP.M., 27th Feb, 1908.

KUDAT and SANDAKAN..

BORNTO"

Capt. F. Sambillnäsimus)

#

For further Particulars, apply to

Middle of February.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

Hongkong, 5th February, 1908.

THE Steament

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.

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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

COMPANIES.

HONGKONG-WUOHOW LINE,

"LINTAN" and "SAN-UF"

SAIL FROM Hongkong TWICE A WEE and ComplETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS. These steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.S. COMPANIES.

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REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF

For further information apply to-

Hongkong, and November, 1907,

STEAMERS

OF THE

COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT.

· S.S, "PAÚL BEAU," 1,900 tonk, 14 knots.

́BS, "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots,

The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkang at 9.30 PM. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 R., (Sundays excepted),

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

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 876 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours,

HESE DOCKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama barbour and the attention of THES

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 lested 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 oating derrick is capable of lifting 35 tons.

Steam Launches of Steel of Wood, Lighters, Stael Buildings and Roofs, Bridge

Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,

THE LONDON “ TIMES.”

BOUGHT BY MR. G. A. PEARSON:

Londoo, January 6. After being owned since its fundation by one family through four generations,-the-Lon- don Times, affectionately known as "The Thunderer to-day passed under the control of O Arthur Pearson, the rival of Lord Northcliffe in the "Americanization of British journalism, As Peatson is considered by slow-going Lob. toners to be rather swift, it is predicted the now nickname of the famous beet will be "Thunder and Lightbing, h

Penison owns the Morning Standard, Even ing Standard, Dally Express and several week- lies and monthlies. He bought the Times to usa its influence in behalf of tariff reform. Pearson was an influential member of the Chamberlain Tariff Commission.. "As chairman of the Tariff Reforin League, he and other reformer for years sought to swing the "Thunderer" into their columo.

By this purchase. Pearson has triumphed signally ever his old enemy, Lord Northcliffe, formerly Alfred Harmsworth, whose twin am- bitions were to be made a Lord and to own the 7Ymer:"

graph apparatus, which is to record the princa's movemente, especially when lion shooting

The prince's musenal, besides a larg of rifles; includes several lurza sie lions, and various implements for capturing and skioning hippopotamuses, thin and crocodiles. Ho inket with him 75 donkeys. A privats steamer has been hired at a cost of about £25 daily

The hootere expect to be absent: for About six months, and intend to mako their way into the French Congo and thence to the Atlantic cost-Reuter."

Notices of Firms.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE,

NOTICE

HE Secretaryship of the Chamber la taken.

over by Mr. E. A. M. WILLIAMS.from; this date,

EDBERT Ä. HEWETT,

Chairman,

Hongkong, 1st February, 1908,

NOTICE

[[18¢:

F. Walior, president of the company which until W WARD MORRELL into partnership

Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship, and material will be be managing director. guaranteed.

the Times would be preserved, and its price, 6 Pearson said to-night that the character of

cents (gold), probably be maintained: Arthur

to-day owned the paper, is to be chairman of the new company's directorale. Pearton will

The Timer was founded-by-Jahn-Walterin 1785, Walter, merely for criticising duty-shirk-

ly nowadays, was sent to prison for sixteen months. For thirty years under Délane, the abfeat of its editors, the Times was' a' power in English politics. It made and unmade Cabinets and its word was regarded as law by conservative Englishmas. But i lost much of its prestige la publishing the spurious Parnell Telters.

The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found.to compare favourably with that ing English dukes, which everybody doos free- of any port in the world.

Telephone: Nos. 376, E06, or 681.

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.

Liebers, Scotts,

Yokohama, May 2319, 1965.

A. 1, and Watkins.

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It was hard to sell the Timer property be cause its ownership was split among several

IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, branches of the Walter family. One branch

LIMITED.

PURE CREAM BEER.

For samples and prices please apply to

was credited with owning the death notice

have admitted Mr. GEORGE, ED- with us and the Gem's business will from this date be carried on under the firm "name" of

·GOLDRING, BARLOW and MORRELL

--GOLDRING & BARLOW. Hongkong, 18 February, 1908,, [186

INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR

and

EXPRESS TRAINS 00.

(THE

GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN - ROUTE

TO EUROPE.)

column, the mortuary character of which easily HAVING been appointed AGENTS for could be distinguished by its typographical arrangement.

WOMEN AND THE WEED.

SMOKING IN RESTAURANTS NOW RECOMING.POPULAR.

Should ladies smoke?

The London dames and damsels are follow- ing in the footsteps of their American and Con tinental cousins, and the after-dinner cigaretten

the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to rates of - passage, &c, in connection with above.

SHEWAN, TOMÉS & CO.

Agents. Hoogkong, gist July, rooy."

Intimations.

WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO. in fashionable restaurants are recognised as F. BLACKHEAD & CO.,

BARRETTO & CO.,

General Agente.

Hongkong, and October, 1907.

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

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

E

Tas Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing, Lok Street (Tram Station), Canton Ageata Massis. E. Pasquet & Co.

For further particulars, please apply to

Hongkong, 5th April, 1907,

EYES

RIGHT!

N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, .8, PEDDER STREET, HONGKONG.

7ILL ́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 on "Defective Sight

LONDON,

CALCUTTA,

BARRETTO & CO., Agents.

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11, John Street, Bedford Row, W.C.

Hongkong, 27th November, foot,

59. Bentinck Street

Don't Worry.

TAVA-CHINAJAPAN

N LIJN.

REGULAR THRER-WEEKLY SERVICE

BETWEEN

JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN,

First ball Feb. First half Feb. Second half

Steamer.

From

TJIBODAS

JAPAN

TJILATJAP...

TJIPANAS

JAPAN

JAVA

Expected on or about

First half Feb. First half Feb. Second half

Will leave for

On or about

JAVA PORTS JAVÁ PORTS

JAPAN

Feb.

TJIKINI...... TJIMAHI

JAVA

Second half

JAPAN

Feb.

JAYA

Becond half

JAPAN

Feb.

TJILIWONG

FAPATE

Second half

JAVA PORTS

Feb.

Fab. Second half *Feb. Second half Fob. First half Mar,

The Steamers are all fitted througboot with Electric Light and bare Accommodation' for

a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland india Ports. on through Bill of Lading,

For Particolare of Freight and Passago,"apply.to

--JAVA-CHINA-TAPAN LIJN.

Telephone No. 175,

YORK BUILDINGS," ist floor,',

Hongkong, 18th January, 1908,

Hotel.

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HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.

Plonert's Gar, the PEAK, near the THAN TERMINUS, Tel. 56.

For Terms, &o apply to the

Hoogkong and tly, txr.

MANAGER,

free,

Shanghai, 566, Naoking Road.

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Don't Worry.

WHY WORRY?

CONSULT.

PHAROS.

THE MYSTIC AND MODERN ASTROLOGER

YES, WHY WORRY?

"the" thing to follow or accompany colles and liqueurs,

Mr. Joseph Lyone, of the Trocadero and other West and restaurants, was questioned by a "Morning Leader" representativa `on, the subject of women smoking in restaurants,

"Have you been abroad? Have you been in France, in-

"As a matter of fact," the writer perhaps somewhat abruptly said, "I have smoked in France, in Belgium, in Germany and in Switzerland; but in those countries..no one seems to think it derogatory to a woman's récial status, Here la Londos it is entirely, different I should not care to' smoko in any of your many excellent cafés and restaurants, Mr. Lyons, any more than I should think of demanding a cup of strong tea or a well-done beefsteak at Daval's in Paris on a' summer evening."**

THE CHANGE IS COMING.

*** True," said Mr. J. Lyons, “1 quito under- stand that į but the change is coming. Fashion- able women are even now smoking cigarettes io New York restaurants ¦ just as they are weare ing Parisian or London clothes, the latter from cholca. And where is the harm of it? Really, there is none.

1f," added Mr. Lyons, lady likes to smoke a cigarette where she does no violence so public opinion, she is surely as much en titled to do so as a man. Now, in the ordinary course, a man, from 'courtesy, says, May 1 smoke? · If the woman answers coldly, indife

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SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS ̈AND GENERAL COMMISSON AGENTS, GROUND FLOO ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG, SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS,

SOLE AGENTS FOR

I FARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE 1 COMPOSITION red hand BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, &C

&CM

&C.

Bola Agente for ¡FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM

and

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

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

AT

REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, rih March, 1007/

THE

ferently, * Yes, be—well, he dossa's enjoy his EASTERN CYCLE CO.

smoke. But if a woman says heartily, * Yes may I have a whiff too 7 he is quite at his cate "Because," proceeded Mr. Lyons, who has stadied these questions from a business stand-

3, ARSENAL STREET, WANGBAL

point, "a woman will smoke in order to be 'BICYCLES--BICYCLES.

companionable. She docio't smoke because

she really likes it; she 'smokes in order that

the man shall look on her as a companion,

ONLY:HALY, CONSUMED.

In the majority of cases only a third of the cigarette is consumed, but that it has been

About your Business, Health, Fleasures, Friends Abroad, your Love Affairs and Chances smoked is a proof of the great grace of com.

ía Life.

panionship.

CHEAP SALE.

FOR A SHORT, PERIOD. ONLY, COMMENCING FROM · JANUARY 10, 1968.

MACHINES

FOR

Yes, Why Worry? Consult Pharos. He is able to advise you, Console you and Warn youWoman," Mr. Joseph Lyon further con His ambition in this life is to help those in trouble, and must not be classed with the run of teaded, "was sent into world to be a man's Palmists who use their Suppored Gifts to make money, Pharos is independent of this, Will, ing and able to help all in trouble and relieve their anxiety to the best of his ability and helpmate and friend. And realising the in- LADIES and GENTLEMEN FITTED with

a and 3 SPIT GEAR, fluence of good wonen, I have always enden- experience.

voured to cater for women. Let them smoke

PHAROS HAS A MESSAGE TO YOU,

MAKES,

You are auxious to put your son to a business that will prosper Will your daughter be if they will. The woman of to-day does not GRADES and GUARANTEED ENGLISH happy in her married life? You are is love. Have I made a wise choice in mste? Shall I make smoking a vite. No danger lurks in a taku a partner into my business? Should I be wies in going abroad 7. All these questions Pharos | lady's cigarette; it is the lightest smaka im. cau apiwer and advise by the aid of astrology. Why not put this to the test. Send P. O, value 1/- and addressed, stamped envelope.to

PHAROS, DEPT. 14, 45 UNION STREET, GLASGOW

with your Birth Date, Full Name and Title and Town or County of Birth if possible, upon receipt of same Pharos will send you a wailles Test Horoscope.

With the above Pharos will send you FREE & WRITTEN FORECAST OF YOUR FUTURE,

PICTORIAL POSTCARDS.

100 ASSORTED Scotch, English & Irish Views, etc. for 1/6

1,000

and Comic Cards for 15

Actresses, Bongs, Animals, Lovers

English and Continental Actresses band tinted real glossy Photographs 15); per gross. * CHRISTMAS & NEW-YEAR CARDS well ASSORTED parcel,

The 100 Cards for 5/. Value 18, ad, gd, 4d and 5d′ each.--

100 ASSORTED Cårda for 20/-)

1 gross Jowelled Cards for ol-

Foreign or Colonial Stamps not accepiad. & Kindly send Money Order..

BRITANIA POSTUARD

aginable. She simply takes a harmless whit

to show that her tastes are in sympathy with

her husband, her brother, or her fature better

ball

"And in my restaurants I thoroughly ap prove of a woman enjoying a mild cigarette whilst the man smokes his pipe or cigar and reads the paper."

LION HUNTING DE LUXB,

RUSSIAN PRINCE WITH A DOCTOR, A CHEY, AND A CINEMATOGRAPILDA

Cairo, 19 DIC

All Prices to suit individual requirements.

BICYCLE ACCESSORIES A LAMPS (gas and oil), BELLS, TYRES, CYCLO- METERS, *** INFLATERS, A SPARNERS, AND EVERY Orark BequÍSITE FOR" CYCLISTS,

· NEW BICYCLES FOR HIRE,

Repairs Undertaken,~ ExchANGES KETECTED/

THE

Prince Demidoff, who bas boep staying at Khartoum for some time, has left for the South EASTERN CYCLE CO.

upon a long hunting expedition 4

Prince Demidoff, who is only as, is accom~

048, Union Street, Glasgow,

panied by a doctor, a.chef, and a geolisma who is to operate fally: