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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRA FRIDAY

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

BREMEN

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

FOR

KUDAT and SANDAKAN.

"NAPLES, GENOA ALGIERS,

GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,

ANTWERP and DREMEN

STEAMERS

TO SÄIL

BORNEO *

TUESDAY,

Capt. F. Sembili

No. 1 DOCK.

Length inside 614 ft Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blooks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours,

TH

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, 9 hours.

HESE DOCKS are conveniently situ ved is Yokohama harbour and the attention of * Captains and Engineers' is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vossals and Machinery of every description.

The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work 3P.M., 16th May and a large stock of material is always "at hand, (plates and angles all being tested by

Lloyds' surveyors).

BURLOW

Capt. H. Förmos lena)

ESDAY Noon, 3rd June.

"ŞHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE Į " KLKIST",

and YOKOHAMA

Capt. R. Meyer............................

About WEDNESDAY,

3rd June.

MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS.”

BANE, SYDNEY and MEL- BOURNE

"MANILA"

Capt. Minsien

For further. Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 2nd May, 1908.

THURSDAY,

5 P.M., 18th June,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD;

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.

TO and FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI.

FOR

STEAMERS

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA..,TONKIN .............. MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS

YARRA..........

CAPTAINS

TO SAIL ON .....Charbonnel...z5th May, afternoon, Sellier........z6th May, P.M. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA...POLYNESIEN.........Broc. 8th June, P.M. ' MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS ERNEST-SIMONE ... Girard spotkasse 9th June, at 1'F.M.

Transhipment on the Co's Steamers at Singapore for Batavia ;„ Colombo for Calcutta,

·Bombay and Australia ; at Part Said for the Levint, "Constantinople and wirek ban

Through Tickets to London via Paris from 437.10 up to £71,30, 20 hours' railway from Marseilles to London.

Interpreters meet pasiengers at their arrival in Marseilles.

For further particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 12th May, 1908.

P. NALIN,

ACTING AGENT,

Queen's BuildINGS.

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CHARGEURS RÉUNIS.

FRENCH STEAMSHIP CO-HEAD OFFICE: PARIS.

ALL ROUND THE WORLD LINE.

↑ Outward: ANTWERP, DUNKIRK, LA PALLICE, MARSEILLES, GENOA, "NAPLES, COLOMBO, VIA SUEZ, SINGAPORE, HONGKONG, CHIN-

WANTAO (Peking, Tiedisin), KOBE, YOKOHAMA.

GENOA TO HONGKONG IN 30 DAYS, NAPLES

29" Unique opportunity to make a tour in 'North-China and Japan' with the Greatest Speed,

Sa ely and Comfort.

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Transpacific: VICTORIA (B.C.), VANCOUVER, SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO.

Connecting with the Canadian Paciño Railway. FREIGHT to OVERLAND PASSENGERS to OVERLAND and EUROPE VANCOUVER

YOKOHAMA—VANCOUVER

4

•

IS DAYS.

LONDON and PARIS ...26

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Homeward: MEXICO, RIVER PLATA, BRAZIL, LA PALLICE, LIVERPOOL

VIA MAGELLAN STRAITS.

Proposed Sailings:

"AMIRAL MAGOM......... 4th June.

AMIRAL EXELMANS...25th July.

I OUESSANT ...................................27th Aug,

↑ MALTE

1 CEYLAN

1 CORSE

No passengers. Intermediate class and rates of passage.

...rath.Oct.

26th Nov.

New Twin Screw 16,000 T. displac., at class accommodation, splendidly equipped with ngla berth cabins. All round the world ticket by these boats,

For farther Particolars, apply to

Hongkong, 8th May, 1908.-

P NALIN, FRENCH MAIL OFFICE,

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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

COMPANIES.

0

HONGKONG-WUGHO;WN LINE,

THE

VEST" LINTAN ? and “SAN-UI

THE ROUND TRIP IN 4 Days,

Kongkong TwICK A WEEK AND

have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by

WEST,RIVER DURING

FINE AND EXHILIRAT

WINTER MONTHS IS

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,

SUNB`INTO ACTION.

INE:

Itish military authorities have been ting at Aldershot a military traction engine

Consign

EUROPE

FROM

THE HAL

UBIA

rdinaly appearance, and, so it isclaim-Captain Block, having arrived, Cont ed for it, of wonderful power. A young Sonik of Cargo are hereby requested to in their Bill of Lading for counters); African engineer (Mr. Henry George De by the Undersigned and to take im Tr ford Wright) is the juventor of this quique delivery of their goods from alongalde contrivance in the history of the art of war, which is described in the British papers as grotesque in shape and giganticile form.

The value of the machine to the Army lies in its power of traversing the roughest ground with ease and safety at high speed, and in its enormous power development, which enables it to drag heavy geas into position... ↑ The foal and, conclusive tests of Mr. Wright's engine were carried out a couple of months ago in the Long Valley, Aldershot, when it performed several wonderful feats, It climbed hills at a gradient which would have proved too much for ibu cidinary traction “au« gine, finally ra ching a position on the crest: in which disaster seemed inevitable. It cross ed a deep ditch five or six feet in width, and

aamuvred with ease in its own length

CATERPILLAR NO HA

It has been impossible to keep so huge a machine altogether from the view of the sol diers at Aldershot, Obedient to strict orders, they have kept away from it, but viewing the

"Caterpillar No. 1

Steam Launches of Bieet or Wood; Lighters, Stool Buildings and Roofs, Bridge marvel from afar, they have christened it Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.

Tenders will be made up when enquired and the workmanship and material will be guarant ed.

They have had giber and good reasons for keeping at a respectful distance from the mon- star. Not only does it travel at nearly 40

The cont of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that miles an hour over rough ground, which causes of any port in the world,

Telephone: Nos, 876, 506, or 681.

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. O. 4th and 5th Edt, Liebers, Bontta, A. L, and Watkins,”

Yokohama, May 13rð, 1905,

Shipping-Steamers.

CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

REGULAR TURIL-WEEKLY" SERVICE

BETWEEN

· JAVA, CHINA, AND`JAPAN,

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On or about

Second ball May Second half May First half

Steamer.

From

Expected or

.or about

Will leave for

TIILATJAP...

JAVA

Second half

May

TJIPANAS....

Амоу

Second balf

May

TJIBODAS ...

JAVA

· First half

Лира"

TJIKINI...

JAPAN

Fign hall

SHANGHAI

JAVA JAPAN JAVA

June

First half

June

JAVA:

TÁVA

Second half

Jupa

Sacond ball.

SHANGHAI

JAPAN

Juba

Jude Second balf Juas Second half June

TJIMAHI....

TJILIWONG.

a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Netherland India Ports The Steamers are all fuel throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for

on through Bills of Lading, :

For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

Telephone No.375,

YORK BUILDINGS, ist floor,“

Hongkong, 19th May, 1908.

MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. CANTON AND KOUANG-SI.

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

&S, "CHARLES HARDOUIN,” 1,900 tons, 14 kaots,

The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and pooctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at io P.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 P.M. (Sundays excepted);"

it to pitch and toss like a mag'o'-war in a heavy soa; but its inventor occasionally tests ite remarkable power of turning on one of its wheels at top speed as on a pivot, and the spectacle of the armour-plated "Caterpillar taking a sudden jump at an angle of go de grees to the line of its apparent route is of ficiently terrifying to the uninitiated to keep them from coming too near,`,

There are three remarkable features in this now land. monster which call for special

́nots j

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given: before TO.

DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be t landed at Consignees fick lato the hazardous kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong, Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

| All Claims must be presented within ter days of the steamer's amival here, after, which date they cannot be recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining; undelivered after the agih inst, will be subject to gent, 7

(1) has an internal combustiga çugins, developing the equivalent of 400 b.p..

(2) It bas a special gear which transmits the power of the pistons to the wheels with less loss than in the ordinary traction engine, locomotive engiob, or motorcar. This is the great secret of the special power of the englee.:

(3),Its eight wheels run in two endless bands 'studded with 37 feet: This is the secret of the case with which it climbs hills and traverses hitherto impassable obstacles,

TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE,

In all, the machine weighs nearly 30 tons." The popularity of its appearance arises from the high, prow-like stem; resembling a steel:

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 25th inst., at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIES

Hongkong Offics.” Hongkong 18th May, 1008

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NORDDEutscher LloyD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

HE Steamship

TH

"PRINZ BEINRICH,A2,

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception 'ni Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous andfor extra bazardoos Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and. Go- down Company, Limited, Kowison, whence delivery may be obtained,

notice to the contrary be given before Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless TUESDAY, the 19th of May, at Noon,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods | have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaine ing undelivered after the 26th of May, will be subject to rent

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All broken, chated, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be

examined on the 26th of May, at 9.30 AM, * all claims must reach us before the oth of

May, 1908, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,"

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, zoth May, 1908.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

· SINGAPOREM THE Steamship

lighter or barge on the Thames, surmounted by THE a business-like funnel; its caterpillar-like belts with the 32 fest; and its high cab, from which the sunning and stering of the engine are controlled."

..

"LIGHTNING,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,

Cargo remaining on board after 2 P., of the 22nd. Inst., will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense.

A ride in the cab, is an exciting experience.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel There is barely room for two men on the steel | will be landed at once, at Consignees' rink platform, 8 ft. from the ground. One man holds | and axpensa, 20 the starting and stopping levers, the other the steering wheels. The monster starts easily, Hittle noise it makes even at top speed. Over with a parring sound. It is remarkable bow

the sand at Aldershot it " walks" with delibe- rate ease, each great fool, 18in square, pressing downwards upon the soft soil.

Disregarding the track, Mr. Wright puts his machine deliberately at a hill covered with tussocks of grass. The swaying motion, back -wards and" forwards, which has beep” felt al-

ready, becomes accentuated. The driver gripe his baddles moro tightly as his chargo steps up. the hill and over theinequalities of the ground. At the crest a thrilling moment follows. Half

and PENANG are requested to take ̈IM- Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE

MEDIATE DELIVERY of thair Goods from alongside, such. Cargo impeding the dis charge of the vessel will be landed and stored.

Consignees risk and expense.

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No Fire Insurance has been effected?

Undersigned..

LAMEN Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the

DAVID SASSOON & CO., LIMITED,

Agents Hongkong, 20th May, 1008.

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AMENDED...

the bulk is poised in mid-air, Should the crost THE "SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.");

be very steep, the whole of the monster may be balanced on two bind feet instead of on the eight normally on the ground. Then it comes down again,, deliberately or swiftly according FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, LONDON to the speed, and begins to "walk " down the other side.

AND STRAITS.

THE Steamship

SIX YEARS IN BUILDING, Soldiers who have been in the cab have des- cended with alacrity, but the inventor looks upon the machine as exceedingly stable and, in his own words, docile. He cheerfully per forms the walizing movement, already moo-and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, tioned, locking the wheels on one side with a Limited Kowloon, and stored at Consignees

risk and expensD

"CARDIGANSHIRE," Captain Tyers, having arrived from the above ports, Consiganes of Cargo are hereby in: formed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong ·

tam of the other wheels send his monster round an illa pīvot thus formed,

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There superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light turn of a wheel, and letting the extra momen and Fass and were specially built for this trade. - Excellent cuisine;;

The Company's Own Wharf near Wing Lok Street. Canton Agents ---Messrs. E. Pasquet & Co. For further particulars, please apply to-÷1.

Hongkong, 28th March, 1908,

Intimations

BARRETTO & CO...

Agents,

IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,

LIMITED.

PURE CREAM BEER.

For samples and prices please apply to

WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

BARRETTO

The whole idea came to Mr. Wright when he saw the unwieldy traction engines sent out to South Africa to pull our heavy guns up the kopjes Any sumber of these got stuck; and were lost. Beginning to experiment six years ago, Mr. Wright gradually built the machine now being tried at Aldershut. It has cost him and his father a fortuns, and almost every part has been through his hands, if the War Office buys the monster, it will probably be sent to India or Egypt, and others will be made,

Dentistry.

Dr. M. H. CHAUN,

THE LATEST METHOD of the

AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY

33, Queen's Road CENTRAL From the University of Pennsylvania, U2,3

Hongkong, 26th Apil), voet

TSIN TING

ETHO

DENTISTRY,

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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods "have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the acth inst will be subject to rent

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be: examined on TUESDAY: 26th insty arri No Fire Insurance has been affected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agenti Bengkong, aand May, 1908, MA[514-

“MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

"STEAMSHIP #BRAEMAR.»- "FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves

delivery may be obtained WTC

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods mamain ing undelivered after the aird instant will be subject to rent

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned; on or before the

soth proxy, or they will

All broken,

to be left in the Sn

examined on the:25

No

WEST RIVER BRITI