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Mails.

NORDDEUTSCHER

BREMEN.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY JUNE 22

Intimation

LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., Ltd.

IMPERIAL GERMAN `MAIL LINE.

Fox

STEAMERS

KLEIST"

the 26th June.

WEDNESDAY,

Noon, 1st July,

YOKOHAMA and KOBE

PRINE WALDEMAR' Capt. W, v. Seaden

About FRIDAY,

KUDAT and SANDAKAN.

BORNEO *

Capt. F. Sambil .........................

End of June.

Capt. Rud Mayer.............

About WEDNESDAY:

Capt. F. v. Biozer.............................

1st July,

"PRINZ WALDEMAR”... Capt. W. v. Senden.

THURSDAY,

P., 16th July.

NAPLES, GENOA,

ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN ...

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) PRINE LUDWIG"

and YOKOHAMA .....

MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS

BANE, SYDNEY and MEL. BOURNE

For further Particulars, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HỌNGKONG & CHINA.

Hongkong, 20th June, 1998.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY BERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL,

TO and FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI.

CAPTAINS

FOR

. STRAYERS

TO SAIL, ON SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA...CALEDONIEN.Martin.........and June, P.M. MARSEILLES, VIA, PORTS o?

„TONKI ......................Charbonnel... 23rd June, 1 PM. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, TOURANE on Lancelin ... 6ik July, Fre MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS.POLYNESIEŃ.................... Martin...... 7th July, at 1 P.M.

Transhipment on the Co.'s Steamers at Singapore for Batavia; Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Said for the Levant, Constantinople and Black Sea.

Through Tickets to London vía Peris from £27.10 up to £71,19, 20 hours' railway from Mareilles to London.

Interpreters meet passengers at their arrival in Marseilles.

For further particulars, apply to

Hongkong, zoth Jupe, rọ08.

CHARGEURS

No. 1 DOCK.

Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 85 ft.; bottom 75 kt. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.:

No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 375 ft. Width of ́entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blooks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 8 hours.

“HESE DOCKS are conveniently, situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Cuptojus and Engineer is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of overy description.

The plant and tools are of recent partems for dealing quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material is always at band, (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds surroyon),

Two powerful Twin Scrow Towboats are available for taking Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The Boating derrick is capable of lifting 35 tous,

TRAGEDY.

NCRIEFF'S DEATH,

VICTIM OF TREACHERY.

Cairo, May 15,

Fuller details of how Mr. Scott Moncrieff and Moh. Ef Cherif, the Mamur of Hessa Hmieh, met their tragic end in the recent rising: to the Blue Nile Province, are just to hand by the Khartoum mail,

1.

When news arrived of the rise of the new false Mahdi, Abdel Kader foram Wad Habouba crieff and the Mamur were sent with a de- to give him his full aamo-Mr. Scott-Mon

tachment of the Camel Corps to settle the in- cident. Abdel Kader invited them both to come to the village of Tagar, where he was; and the two officers accepted his invitation. They were warned by the villagers of Mesia- limish not to go unaccompanied, but they went notwithstanding, leaving their escort put side the village.

Then was enacted a revised version of the historic episode of the Tiger of Shandy. Abdel Kader was a most charming host. He received the officers with. ceremony and made, tham enter into the courtyard of his house. They seated themselves, discussing business affably. all the while. He offered them tea, and whilst they were drinking bis: men crept up' and 'ai- tacked them with sword and fance. Moh. Ef

Steam Launches of Bleal or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Cherif was killed first. It was useless to offer Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,

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resistance, and when Mr. Scott-Moncrieff`saw bis native companion fall, he bent his head for Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be one moment as if is silent: prayer, and theo guarani od

To let

TO LET

HATHERLEIGH CONDUIT ROAD.

A HOUSE in WONG-NEI CHONG ROAD! A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE. OFFICES in YORK BUILDIER. GODOWNS in PRATA EAST, BLUE BUILDINGS, and No. 168; DEI VIEUX ROAD next to the Hongkong Hotel. FLATS 'la MORETON TERRACK, OFFICES og TOP FLOOR, No. 2 CON NAUGHT ROAD, facing the Cricket Ground. !!

No. 10, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,

1st Floor,

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Heepkose, 9th June, roo8,

TO LET

ODOWN No, ta, DUDDELL STREET

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.

MENT & AGENCY CO., LD, “ Fongkong, 8th May, roo8.

[490

TO LET

a Nand, LEIGHTON HILL

stepped towards his intending murderers with The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that tive onlooker. One is glad to hear after this

a smile on bis face. Such in the tale of of any port in the world,

Telephone: Nos, 876, 506, or 681.

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama,"

"Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Scotts,

Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.

A. 1, and Watkins.

Shipping-Steamers,

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

·JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

P. NALIN,

-ACTING AGENT,

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.

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Hengkong, 18th June, 1998..

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.......12th Oct.

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MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

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

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

BS. "CHARLES HARDOUIN,* 1,900 tous, 14 knots.

ping.

The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers no the line, Departure from Hongkong at 10 2,M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 P.M. (Sundays excepted).

account of his fortitude that Mr. Scott-Mon. crieff's end was swift.

"As you already know, Dickinson Bay, the Governor of the Province, immediately pro- ceeded to Messalimieb, and whilst encamped for the night was attacked by Abdel Kader.. The attack was beaten off, and eventually the falec Mabdi was captured by the inhabitants of El Daliba and handed over to the authorities. Bimbashi (Major) Logan was severely wounded in this attack, and, as I cabled you this morning, he afterwards succumbed. Bimb. Logan was a brilliant officer. He will be very much missed al Khartoum, where be acted as Assistant Adjutant-General. ~ One of the native officers, Mob. Eff. Hussein, bas also since died. from bis wounds.

A battalion of mounted infantry and two Maxims, under the command of Kaimakam MacEwan and Bimbashi Ryan have proceeded to the scene of the double murder. They burned to the ground the village of Tagar and arrested the inhabitants of ten surrounding villages. A dervish with, the natives say, mur- | dazed' Mr. Scott-Moncrieff, ́bas also been caught. The whole district is nader military supervision, and arrests of the partisans of Abdel Kadar are belog alendily effected.

Abdel Kader was impelled to proclaim him.

ROAD. Apply to

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON LAND AND LOAN CO.,'LDTM No & Queen's Road West, Hongkong, 30th March, 1968.

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TO LET.

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRAC

Kowloon, Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT.& AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 9th Juan, 1908:

.(195

TO LET.

HOUSES in AUSTIN AVENUE, Kowloon,

plus taxes per month. Immediate possession. Apply to→

A. RAYMOND,

Co S^I, David & Ca Hongkong, 17th June, 1908.

[601

TO LET.

self" Mabdi " owing to family dissaazione FIRST FLOOR of No. 6 QUEEN'S

wanted to get his own'back" on his relations by declaring himself a "prophet;" and the

and fact that he was already considered to be a holy man caused his compatriots to flock around him.

I have just heard that another native officer, Yusbashi Safwat, bas succumbed to his wounds received in the night attack. This brings the officers' casualty list to six (two English and -four natives)

Abdel Kader has since been tried and ex. ecuted, and the latest cable reports state that' complete order has been restored]

·STORY OK ANAMATI VIOLIN.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S MUSICIAN CALLED.

Au interesting story of an Amati violin war told in the London Sheriff's Court this aftor- |Doon (May 20), when the care of Coanen vi

Werner came on for assessment of damages,

ROAD, Central, containing 6 Rooms Servants' Quarter.

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON &'Co, LD. Hookong, 22nd May, 1908.

(257

TO LET.

LOOD OFFICES At 2. FEDDER STREET.

App

- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD. Hongkong, 28th May, 1908.

(548

TO LET.

OFFICES Das Vœux Road

FFICES and ROOMS on the 1st and 2nd

Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co.)

Apply to THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,

E. D. Sassoon & Co....

Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 9th June, rool

Mr. R. J. Drake, for the plaintiff, said his client, who resided in Gloucester-road, Regent's Park, was Mr. William Coenen, for thirty years a pianist, and a professor in the Guildhall, School of Music, The defendant was "Mr. Theodore Werner, a Dutch violinist, residing in Exhibition road, South Kensington. As a violinist he was well known in London. Some thirty years ago the plaintiff came into the possession of a violin, the make sud value of which, however, he did not kupw. Some time || Floor. later he showed it to Mr. Victor Burian, who

There superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light was musician in ordinary to the late Queen ind Fans 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-^

26th Nov.

trih Jan,

"Hongkong, 28th March, 1908.

Notice of Firm:

P. NALIN, FRENCH MAIL OFFICE: INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR

1460

and

EXPHEBB TRAINS Co

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For further Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 4th June; 1908. :-

WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

COMPANIES.

HONGKONG-WUCHOW LINE

THE Steamers

* LINTAN" and "SAN-DI"

"AIL-FROM... HoNGKONG TWICH a Week and COMPLETE THE Round Trip in 4 Days.

⠀⠀ Thosa, steamurs have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity, K.

GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE

TO EUROPE.)

HAVING

been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, we shall be THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS pleased to give any information as to rates of

VERY FINE AND EXHILIRATING."

paisage, &c, in connection with abora..

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

· For further information apply to--

BUTTERFIELD MUSWIBE,

WEST RIVER BRITISH 8.5, COMPANIES,

March, 1909

Hongkong, stm July 1907,

BARRETTO & CO.,

Agents.

Dentistry.

TSIN TING.

Victoris, and be pronounced it to be an Amati, and of considerable value. The plaintif kept the instrument for nearly thirty years, and dur ing that time it was played on at his house by some of the leading musicians of the day.

Mr. Werner, the defendant, was a friend of bis, and sometime in March, 1907, he examined the instrument and played on it at plaintiff's house. He also pronounced it an Amati, and "abesafal instrument." The defendant said he knew a young lady who was anxious for a good violin, and would purchas the "Amati, LATEST-METHODS OF DENTISTRY, to let bim have it to negotiate a sale, the agree paying a good price for it. The plaintiff agreed

ÍSTUDIO AT NO. 14 D'AGUILAR STREET,

REASONABLE FER

Consultatios Free,

Hongkong, 20th June, 1904.

Dr. M. H. CHAUN

THE LATEST METHOD of the

AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY 15, QUELY'S ROAD Central, from the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Kengkong, 16th April, xor

ment being that the defendant could keep all he got over £80. From that day to the present plaintiff had 'poither seen the violin nor any money, and the present action was brought to recover its value.

The plaintiff gave evidence, and called Mr. Victor Busian, for thirty-seven yours first viola in the late Queen Victoria's private band, and' musician-in-ordicary to her Majesty and pro- ́fessor at the Trinity College of Music, who said the violin was an Amali

Mr. Drake They are very valuable, "are they not?—Yes,

TO LET.

(188

SHOP and DWELLING HOUSE, No. 78,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, ONE ROOM in PRINCE'S BUILDING, Top

Apply to...

S. J. DAVID & Co.,

Prince's Building,

Hongkong, in June, 1908,

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