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Shipping-Steamers.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY MARCH 111908.

Intimations.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

BREMEN.

"IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

FOR

STEAMERS

TO SAIL

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBEĮ "PRINZ REGENT LUITFOLD") About WEDNESDAY,"

and YOKOHAMA ..............................zueneane Capt. H. Kirchner

25th March,

MANILA, NEW GUINEA, BRIS BANE, SYDNEY and MEL BOURNE...

NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and HAMBURG

"MANILA"

THURSDAY,

Capt. J. Measson........

5 P.M., 26th March.

"PRINZ LUDWID

"Capt. Fv. Bibzer

FRIDAY,

5P.M., 27th March.

H.

BORNEO

End of March.

Capt F. Sembill

YOKOHAMA and KOBE

{"

PRINZ WALDEMAR.”.................? About FRIDAY, Capt. W. v. Senden

3rd April.

KUDAT and SÅNDAKAN...

For further Particolar, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA,

Hongkong, 11th March, 1968.

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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

THE Steamers

COMPANIES.

HONG KONG.WU CHÓW LINE

LINTAN" and "SAN-UI"

BAIL FROM Hongkono Twice a week and Complete the Round Trip in 6 DAYS, These steamers bave Excellent Satoon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity, THE CLIMATE ON the west river during the winter months is VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING.

For further information apply to-

Hongkong, and November, 1907.

No. 1 DOCK.

Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.

TH

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooks, 28.5 ft. Timo to pump out, 8 hours.

*HESE DOCKS are convéniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Captains and Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessals 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 as available for taking Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or put of the bay. The floating derrick is capable of lifting 35, tana.

"

Public Companies

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO, LIMITED;

BUNOPEANS IN THE TROPICS.

Appuilly in the bot weather the question ure to most Englishmen in the tropics, what am 1 dolog here? At other times, Bude. 110m dircumstances, it contes to him, when work o rk and unable to go home," NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. when realisas

|swith_which ha |MOSANI -meg came out fade..

inter and over dim.ANNUAL MEETING OF SHA

THE TWENTY-FIRST ORDINARY mer distance, when alided wite writes peavish letters from home, of the children at ATURDAY, the 14th March, at 12.39 M

HOLDERS will be held in the City Ha, on school in England are seriously ill. The mo

for the purpose of receiving the Report of thi tives which bring us to the tropics are many Directors and the Statement of Accounts for and various. In some cases there is fancied the year ending 31st December, 1907 secessity fancied, because for any really' good man there is room at home. Romance, the temple bells, the spicy brenzes, and the rest, draw others. But the majority are mov ed by dazzling visions of wealth or high place. The pagoda tree drops for them its golden fruit, or their imagination refuses to recoguise any future which does not contain

́ A LIEUTENANT GOVERNORSHIP

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 14th March, both days inclusive, de

EDWARD OSBOANT Secretary. Hongkong, 7th March, 1908,

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY; LIMITED.

with its regiments of satellites, in worshippingTHE TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY millions. Of course, these visions RESUMO A

GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be roberer bue when one finds, as one soon does, held at the Company's Office, St George's that the fruit of the pagoda tree is no longer Building, 6, Connaught. Road, Victoria, on golden and has 'more claimants than poe anti- SATURDAY, the 21st March, 1938, at Noon, cipated, and that the climbing of the official for the purpose of receiving Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General) ladder is a long and painful task, lnvolving the Managers for the year ending 31st December loss of much which makes life pleasant-rome-1907, and electing a Consulting Committen and thing even of what makes life estimable. If Auditors.

Cands of miles away at Simla or Calcutta, or further away still in Downing Street and one may never be fortunate enough; to, caich, a glance_from___the_gods._____Qne's___immediate_

Steam 'Launches of Steel or Wood, Ligators, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge one be an official one's Olympus may be thous Work, and all kinds of Machinery'ure made on the premises.

·Tender 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 superior may or may not be an hosest man, of any port in the world.

Telephone: Nos, 976, 106, or 681.

Telegrams, Dock, Yokohama,” Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th' Edt.

Liebers, Scotts,

Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.

A1 and Watkins.

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but aven if he be honest he is much more con cerned in pushing his own interests than

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th March, to SATUB AY, the 21st March," both days-inclusive.

SHEW TOMES & CO. Cendral Managers. Hongkong, 5th March, 1908,

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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE.

those of his subordioste. How magy are the

TRAPS AND PITFALLS · awailing the conscientious but unwary official'! What perpetual watchfulness is necessary in order to avoid them. Even energy, abilityTHE THIRTIETA ORDINARY AN

NUAL MEETING of the SHARE. and devotion to duty may be a positive draw. HOLDERS. of the above Company will be back unless accompanied by great dexterity, held at the Offices of the General Ágenis on As they arouse the envy of the incompetent the purpose of receiving the Report and State- THURSDAY, the 26th March, at Noop, for

IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, and are a standing: réproach to laziness. In most of Accounts fos, the year ending 318!

LIMITED.

PURE CREAM BEER.

For samples and prices please apply to

WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

BARRETTO & CO.,

General Agents.

145

Hangkong, 22nd October, 1907.

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Don't Worry.

Don't Worry..

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS,

WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.S. COMPANIES.

REGULAR HONGKONG-CAN FON LINE OF

STEAMERS-

OF THE

COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT,

S.S." PAUL BEAU," 1900 tons, 14 knots.,

R.S. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 kaots,

The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the lice. Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 P.M. (Saturdays excepted), Departure from Canton at 5,1-5-P.M. (Sundays excopted),<-

in Lifs.

WHY WORRY?

CONSULT

PHAROS.

THE MYSTIC AND MODERN ÅSTROLOGER YES, WHY WORRY ?.

About your Business, Health, Pleasures, Friends Abroad, your Love Affairs and Chances These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light His ambition in this life is to help those in trouble, and must not be classed with the run of Yes, Why Worry? Consult Pharos. He is able to advise you, Console you and Warn you, and Fans and wore specially built for this trade. Excellent curine,

Palmists who use their Supposed Gifti 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 "experience.

PHAROS HAS A MESSAGE TO YOU.

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

For further particulars, please apply to—.

Hongkong, 5th April, 1907.

BARRETTO & CO., Agents.

LAVA-CHINA-JAPAN

REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE

BETWEEN

JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.

LIJN.

December, 1907;

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. be CLOSED from the 13th to 26th March, both days inclusive.

"JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ld.,

General Agents, Hongkong, 6th March, 1god.

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LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY,

London an official is lost, in the crowd when he leaves his office; his colleagues know him no more until 1 a.m. next day, unless per-will chance they meet at some social function. In the tropics officials have a dual position : they are public officers, and they are leaders of so- ciety. Consequently, official merit is only one factor in procuring advancement. Good horse. manship, skill at bridge,, a fashionable wife, silkiness of the counier are of much more im. portance to the aspirant. Lacking these quali fications the upward struggle of the official is

LIMITED.

NOTICE

HE TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY

hard one, and very many, and these among TNNUAL MEETING of 10 SHARE

عيدي

the best faint by the way.

Others who come out seek the golden fruit, content to leave the brief authority to those who care for it. These take up business,

AND DISILLUSION COMES

even more quickly than to the official. Work is increasing and almost killing, Northern frankness' and simplicity are soon. lost among tropicai surroundings. The laws of Nature are unalterable. "Facilis descensus Avorni” ́ The process can be watched even within the limiti of a single life. The great commercial ability of the Briton comprises adaptability. But even in commerca success is problematical and the shores of the Eastern seas are strewn with the'| wrecks of business careers,

Both business man and officials share in

OLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents co THURSDAY, the 26th March, at 12.30 P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 19077 --

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 26th, March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD..

General Agents, Hongkong, 6th March, spol.

Notices of Firms.

COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

.HONGKONG BRANCH of the above

Company..

W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,

Branch Manager & Underwriter. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908.

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a grave disadvantage. One's income, express. HAUN CHONGY TRANC Cage, of the ed in pounds, looks large, in rupees or even dollars, magnificent. But one has to live expensively, not only because the climate. renders becessary a number of things which would be luxuries at home, and because we accustom ourselves to articles which have to Es imported from Europe and are costly, but because we have to maintain the dignity of

A RULING RACE,

passage home for what is euphemistically We cannot save, or if we do it is to pay our

called a holiday but is really medical treat- You are anxious to pai your son to a business that will prosper. Will your daughter be ment to fit us for another pariod of toil at the ~~~--happy-in-her-married life? You are in love. Have I made a wise choice in mate ? Shall 1 'ont. And so we spend our lives, until the time take a partner into my business? Should I be wise in going abroad? All thesa questions Pharos.comes for retirement. Then the majority-of: can answer and advise by the aid of astrology... Why not put this to the test." Bend P. 0. value 1/- and addressed stamped envelope to

*

PHAROS, DEPT. 14, 45 UNION STREET, GLASGOW

us go home on slender means with expensive

habits, and some tropical disease in a more of

UND

P. & O. S. N. Co.

NOTICE.

NDER instructions from the General Managers, Mr. F. J. ABBOTT will be

in Charge of the Company's business at this --Port during my absence from the Colony on

leave.

B: A. BEWETT

Superintendent. Hongkong, 9th March, 1908,

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less aggressive stage. With arrogance now INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR

with your Birth Date, Full Name and Title and Town or County of Birth if possible, opon implanted in our natures, we cannot harmo

receipt of same Pharos will send you a written Test Horoscope..

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

PICTORIAL POSTCARDS.

· 100 ASSORTED Scotch, English & Irish Views, ele for 1/5, 1,000

and Comic Cards for 15);

縣

Actressar, Songs, Animals, Loven

English and Continental Actresses hand tinted real glossy Photographs 15/- per gross,

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS well ASSORTED partel.

500 ASSORTED Cards for 20j-r.

I grom Jewelled Cards for 9/-.

Steamer.

From

Expected on

or about

Will leave for

On or about

7

TJIMAHI.....

TJIBODAS

TJILATJAP...]

JAVA

First half

JAVA

Mar.

Second half Mar.

100 Cards for 5/-Value 10, 20, 30, 40 and 64 each.

JAVA.

First half

JAPAN,

Mar.

JAVA

Second half

JAVA

First half Mar Becatid half

-----MAT,

TJIPANAS...

JAPAN

Second half

JAVA

Mar, Second half

Mar,

Mar.

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TJIKINI

JAPAN:

Second half

JAVA

Mar,

TJILIWONG

JAVA

'First half

JAPAN

Second balf Mar First half

April.

April

The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for Hmited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Ports on through Bills of Lading,

For Particulars of Freight and Passage,"apply to

Telephone No. 375,

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

YORK BUILDINGs, 1st floor,

*Hongkong, '19th February, 1908,

Dentistry.

TAIN【TING.

LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY,

AT No. 14, D'AQUILAR STREET.

Dr. M. H CHAUN,

- THE LATEST METHOD..

of the

Foralgo or Colonial Stamps not receptad. Kindly send Money Order.

BRITANIA_POSTOARD CO., 45, Union Street, Glasgow,"

EYES

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AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY

183. QUEEN'T, ROAD CENTRAL,

RIGHT!

nise with our new geighbours ; wa talk tropical "gup" to weary or indifferent ears; we babble of the politics, the persons and the plays of a past generation. It is really rather sad. But there are those who wait to add a trifta more to their pension (ope man drawing a pension of over a thousand a year talked tragically to us the other day of having lost £40 mars through some " iniquitous" regulation). These will have dwelt for years on the

JOYS OF RETIREMENT, have designed houses nod mado ́elaborate plans. Having reached; the desired Gnancial goal, the chances are a hundred to one that they will 'wait a' title longer and set up an- other goal, and that they will die, having stopped just too long. And what of the poor wretches who have been fajlures, unable to take holidays home, unable to retire? They, top, are entitled to happiness, and they find it, but in no form that is likely to bear lasting, beneficial fruit to themselves or to the race. There is one class of immigrants to the tropics, who come only to do good; and,are prompted by no possible prospect of beusfit-the willing and disinterested bearers of

THE WHITE MAN'S BURDEN."/ They cannot be gauged by materjal standards." It is to be observed that the coiner of the fore- going phine, the chief, apoule of Imperial duty, left the tropics as soon as his means al..... lowed, and he does not seem to be very keen on returning. The white man is da, exotic in The tropics, and always will ba. If duty to the race bringe blm bilber, well and, good; If pall attracts him, he had better, on the whole mais at home But if he has been unsite enough to come to the tropics of Asia-Africa or Americk be abduld lorra while bis bealth Is fairly, ond, before: be hay become a fíos Nanking Road while be in wet young, and vigorous ho

N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIO OPTICIAN, CORNER OF D'AGUilar street and QUEEN'S ROAD.

VILL test your ayns free of charge, and if they are wrong will pet them right. Lease Ground.” All kinds of Repaips Spectacles for all requirements, e Ask, or write, for Illustrated Booklet on “Defective Sight Miffrac

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From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. m; John Street, Bedford Row W

CALCUTTA Benunkk Strenu

SHAWOHAL

take on work of some kindi

and

EXPRESS TRAINS Co.

(THE

GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE

TO EUROPE.)

HAVING been appointed AGENTS for

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

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SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.

Ageatr.

Harpknas, 31st July, 1007,

For Sale.

SWATOW.DEAWN WORK

COMPANY, WELLINGTON STREET.

Dealers in all kind of HAND-MADE DRAWN CHINESE LINEN, GRASS CLOTH, &c, all of the best qualify;

SWATOW BEST, PEWTER WARE CANTON EMBROIDERY and CHINESE

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