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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY

Intimation.

JANUARY 5 1909.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

Fox

YOKOHAMA and KOBE

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

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KUBEĮ

and YOKOHAMA .....

MANILA, YAP, NEWGUINEA;"

BRISBANE,

SYDNEY

MELBOURNE ......

KUDAT and SANDAKAN....

- SIKAMEKI

{"BRINZ SIGISMUND",

Capt. 1). Lenz......................

DERFFLINGER Capt. G. Meiners....

"LUTZOW"

Capt. C. Dewers

TO JAIL

About FRIDAY,"

6th January.

WEDNESDAY,

Noon, 13th January.

About THURSDAY,

14th January.

and

"PRINZ SICISMUND"

Capt. D. Lenz

THURSDAY,

SP.M., 28th January

"BORNEO *

Capt. F, Sembill

End of January.

For further Particalars, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD..

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.

Hoogkong, 4th January, 1909.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPË via SUEZ QANAL.

TO and FROM JAPAN vis SHANGHAI,"

FOR

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS... TO SAIL ON Broc.......18th Jan, r.M. ...Charbonnel... 19th Jan, at i F.M. ....Magāta..... 1st Feb., F.M

......Rebutat...... and Feb., at 1 P.M. Transhipment on the Go's Steamers at Singapore for Batavia, at Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Said for the Levant, Constantinople and Black $82.

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA...POLYNESIEN 'MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS .....................TORKIN...... SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA... OCEANIEN

- MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS SYDNEY

·

Through Tickety to Landon via Paris from £17, to up to £71,15, 10 hours' rallway from Marallies to London..

Interpretóls meet passengers at their arrival in Marsellies:

For further particulars, apply to

Hongkong, 3th January, 1909.

P. de CHAMPMORIN,.

"AGENT

Queen's BuildINGS,

A-CHINA-JAPAN

REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE

BETWEEN

JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.

Steamer,

THIMAHI.... JAYA TJILIWONG JAPAN TJIKINI

TJILATJAP.....] JAVA.

SHANGHAI.

LIJN.

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On or about

rst half Jan.

1st half Jan.

From

Expected os or abool

will leave for

1st half Jan

1st half Jaq, JAVA

JAYA

2nd half Jan.JAPAN

zod hall Jan,

1

1st half Feb. SHANGHAI

Fat half Feb.

TJIBODAS

TJIPAÑAS.

JAVA......

JAVA

ist ball Feb, JAPAN .......................

Ist half Feb.

1st half Feb. SHANGHAI.

1st half Feb.

No. 1 Dock.

Length inside 514 ft. Width of v entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Water on blooks, 37.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours,

No. 2 DOCK.

Length inside, 876 ft. Width of entrance, top 80.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26,5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours,

THESE DOOKS are conveniently situated in Yokobama barbour and the attention of Captains and Englasera la respectfully called to, the advantages offered for Dockleg 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 st. hand, (plates and angles all being tested by 'Lloyds! survoyarı).

Two powerful Twiu Screw Towkppals are available for taking Vessels ja or out Dock, and for taking Sailing Versals fa' or out of the bay. The floating darrick is capable of liftlug 35 tons.

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THE POSITION OF LLOYD'S..

Almost from time immemorial underwriting- at Lloyd's has been regarded as the most des sirable and most creditable form of occupation: in the City of London, if not in the whole world of commerce, and the isslitation of which the underwriter is a member the most con servative of all the corporate bodies in the Kingdom. Long before younger sons of the nobility astonished their friends and provided welcome material for editors of Society papers by taking seat in stockbrokers offices, the names of distinguished families otherwise unconnected with commerce of any kind were appearing at the bottom of marine insurance policies,

During the present twenty years the effects of keen competition, resulting in venturesome speculation, have been felt severely here, as in other business undertakings. "Premium rates bave fallen to the extent of 30 or 40 per cent, better" found") has been small in comparison -ome say that it is little more than imagin aty. The competition originally created by the increase in the number of marine insurance companies, provided with large reserves and in- dependent of Lloyd's, ban now extended to Lloyd's itself, where at one time it was rogard.

while the decrease of risk' (due to ships being

ed as beneath the -digany of members of su august an establishment to "cut prices."

Nevertheless, the stability of Lloyd's has

Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge hitherto remained, unquestionable. While on Work, and all kinds of Mechipaty uru made on the premises.

the Stock Exchange, for instance, voce pro- sperous brokers have succumbed altogether to Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be altered circumstances, and the position of firms guaranted.

of old standing is open to suspicion, the unders writers at Lloyd's are suffering nothing, worse The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that than a shrinkage of income which inconveni of any part in the world;

Telephone: Nos, 876, 508, or 681.

Telegrams, “Dock, Yokohama,” Codes A. B. 0, 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Scotta, A. L, and Watkins, Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.

Shipping-Steamers,

MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

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

S.S. "PAUL BEAU," -1,900 fous, 14 knots.

8. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 100%, x4 knots,

The speediest, most luxuriously appolated and penctual steamers on the lins; Departure from Hongkong at 1ó P.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5,15 R.M. (Sundays exceptad).

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These superbeamers carrying the French Mall are fitted throughout with Electric Ligh nd Fans and were spacially built for this trade. Excellent culalne.

ences no one but themselves,

But outside, if not inside, of the majestic quite of rooms on the upper floor of the Royal Exchange, even the position of Lloyd's is no- longer regarded complacently with the sense of absolute security which, for over a century, bas characterised the attitude of the mercantile and shipping community towards that unique body, upon which it relies to such a large extent for protection against loss of cargo, ships, and freight. This wavering, while resulting in, has also been in a small degies encouraged by, the measures which have recently been adopt- ed by the committes of Lloyd's with the con- sent of the members. Without their consent fresh statutory powers would have been neceis sary. The voluntary subinitting of their books to an annual independen! audit by the under- writers seems to bave had the effect of CR- couraging, instead of dispelling, the 'fears of pessimists, who are saying, "Now you will sen that we were right. When the auditors make their reports to the committee there will be some startling disclosures,"

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The Company's Own What near Wing Lok Street and its berth in Canton opposite adoption of the sew measure. Retirements from

Shameco.

For further particulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shameon, Cantón. be pointed to as a danger signal. It appears,

or to their Agents. BARRETTO & CO., Hongkong.

Bongkang, 9th October, 1908,

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Entimations.

WILL

EYES

RIGHT!

N, LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,

CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET, AND QUEEN'S ROAD.

VILL lest your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.

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

Ask, or wie, for illustrated Booklet on "Defective Sight *-free.

CALCUTTA, LONDON,

to. Bindlack jrá! 1, John Street, Balfred R»»,,W.J.

Hangbang, 4th March "ront,

F. BLACKHEAD &

SHANGHAI, 565, Nasking Rod

132

Co.,

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.

A maro inconsistent altitude it is not easy to imagine, but unfortunately these alarmists may find more material for criticism to the news which may be forthcoming shortly that several underwriters bave decided to close their ac counts and resign their membership, since the the underwriting business are so very rare that a batch of these coming at the present time may however, from inquiries made among members who may be relied upon for impartiality and accuracy that these resignations, so far as the names of the men are koowo, will be due, not to any objection to disclosing the state of affairs, but to the present consitions being such as in many cases so peclude the possibility of making sufficient income out of under- writing-it-must be taken into account that the underwriting member not only pays a sub, scription and, bas his deposit of several thous and locked up in tenst investments held as security by the Committee, but if, as in the majority of cases, he does not "write" for him. self, he has to pay some one to do so for him. Then, too, many of the men who thus do cot tako, any active part in the business have re- garded underwriting moxo as a possibly lucra tive hobby than a means of livelihood, treating Lloyd's Rooms as a, club, at which they are entitled to drop in when they have nothing' better to do and havo's chat with their repre sentative on their prospects or with their friends on things in general. This hobby is no longer as lucrative as it was, if it is not actually ao expensive one, and Lloyd's has lost much of that social prestige which formerly distinguish. ed it from any other business in the City.

The failure of a Lloyd's underwriter is an event far more rare than the occurrence of a twenty-ninth day in February, and it would be little short of a national calamity, so far as the commercial community is concerned, if an in- stitution of such actiquity and such universal reputation and influence, one, that in the world of commerce holds as highs a position as the national finance, should lose any of the con fidence that it has justly won by the stability and integrity of its committee and members. But it must be confessed that by reason of the wide extension in no way connected with ship. ping, it has developed a business justifiably regarded as less sound...

WEATHER-FORECAST AND

ORM-WARNINOS 188UED FROM THE HONGKONG OBSERVATORY:

METEOROLOGICAL SIGNALE:

Meteorological signals are hoisted on the mast in front of the Water Police Station at Tsim Sha Tsui for the information of "martere of vessels, leaving the port. They do bot necessarily imply that bad weather is expected bera Signal

1

A CONE point upwards

A CONE point upwards and UM

below

3.

A DRUM

A QONE 'point duwas wards and DRUM below

A CONE point down- warde

سوار

A CONE point down. wards and BALL below

7

A BALL

A CONE point upwards and HALL balow

Indicaton'a Typhoon to the North of the Colony.

Indicates a Typhoon to the Werth.Esit of the Colony

Indicates a "Typhoon, to the East of the Colony.

indicates a Typhoon -to the Bou£i-Bast

of the Colony,

indicatesa Typhoon: to the South of the Colony.

Indicatesa Typhoon to the South-West of the Colony,

indicates a Typhoon to the West of the Colony.

Indicates a Typhoon to the Kerk-West of the Oology.

Red Signals Indicate that the centre is believed to be more than 300 miles away from the Colony,

Black Signal Indicate that the centru. Is believed to be less ikan son miles away' frrum the Colony,

The above signals, will, as heretofore, be holsted only when typhoons exist in such positions or are moving in much directions, that information regarding them is considered to bo of importance to the Colony or to shippi' g- leaving the harbour.

These signals are repeated at the Harbour Office, H.M.S. Tamar, Green Island Signal Mist, and the Flagstaff on the premises of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company at Kowloon,

URGENT SIGNAL·

In addition to the abore, when it is expected that the wind may increase to full typhoon force at any moment, the following Urgent Signal will be made at the Water Police Station, and repeated at the Harbon Office -- THREE EXPLOSIVE BOMBE, AT INTERVALS

OF TEM SECONDS. A Black Cross will be hoisted at theʻaama time, superior to the other shapes,

... NIGHT SIGNALS.

The following Night Bignals will be exhibit ed from the. Flagstaff on the roof of the Water Police Station at Kowloon, the Harbour. Offer Flagstaff, and H.M.S. Tamar.

1. Three Lights Vertical, Grean Green Green, Indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated more than 300 miles from the Colony,"

It, Three Lights Vertical, Green Red Gress, indicates that a typhoon is believed to be eitdated less than 300 miles from the Colony,

III. The Lights Vertical, Rad Green Red, indicates that, the wind may be expected to

The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodatlon for SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS.LI KWONG LOONG · & CO Bank of England does in British and lotericrease to full typhoon force si guy moment,

a limited number of Saloon Passangers, and will take Cargo to sl Netherland India Ports

on through Bills of Ladlog.

For Paniculars of Freight and Passage, apply to

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,

Telephone No. 37%, ‚“

YORK BUILDINGS, 18: ØDET,

Hongkong, 4th January, 1909,

WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

THB Stormers

COMPANIES.

HONGKONG-WOOHOW

"LINTAN" and "SAN-U!*·

LINK

JAIL FROM HOnaxoma Twick A WEEK AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIF:IN 4. DATE These steamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity:

THE OLIMATE ON THE WEST. RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, IS

VERY

·TINE AND EXHILIRATING.

Was furthat lalormation

BUTTERFIELD & SWIEN,

WEST RIVER BLĪTISH LA: COMPANIIS,

COAL AND PROVISION MER- CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS

AND GENERAL COMMISSON AGENTS,"

GROUND FLOOR,

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, '.. HONGKONG,

SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS.

SOLE AGENTS FOR LTARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE COMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT \PAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR

LAUNCHES, 40

·Bola digests for TERGUSON'S SPROIAL ORBAM And

P &. O. SPECIAL"LIQUER BOTOH

WHISKY, da

BVERY KIND OF SHIPS STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOOK

REASONABLE PRICES."

司公盜李

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GABINET-MAKERS AND ART DECORATORS, from Shanghal, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE

At

No. 39, Das VAUX ROAD CENTRAL, ` The only Shop in Hongkong with this name.

W

THERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of every description can be made to order in any design required.

Have been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotal, Telegraag oor Mass. A. S. Watson & Co., Firms and other leading Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference can be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materiais of the Faraiture, &c, supplied.

Masatu A. S. Waison & Co, Lid, write as follow

We have pleasure in stating that Mr. LI KWONG LOONG furnished the Annare to our Dispensary and guro na story sažis- faction.

(94) A. S. WATION & CO.

No. III Signal will be accompanied by the Explosive Bombs, as above, in the event of the information conveyed by this signs being firm published by night.

These Night Signals will be moistifuted the the Day Biguals at sunset, and will, when necessary, be altered during the night.

MUFFLEMENTARY WARNINGS,

The only remedy is for the Committee to convince the outside world that its members' assets (apart from the lump-sum deposit which is not regulated according to the extent of business) are equal to any emergency as the

For the benent of Native Craft ind; passleg sets of a bank are disclosed by the balance Ocean Vessels, a Cone will be xxhiblied at sheet, which no backing house now abstains from publishing. This the Committee of each of the following stations during the time Lloyd's cao now do, provided that insurance that any of the above Day Signals are hoir ed brokers, merchants, and shipowners, of other in the Harbour, A countries as well as our own, are ready to ac cept their assurance as regards: the result of the annual audits, which it is proposed to pub lish: and there is no reason why, it should not. be accepted. Pall Mall Gazette; l.

GUNS

DIRBOT from the manufacturers at lowest prices, 12 bore Double Breechloader ORDERS punctually attended to, and from of each. Ilustrated catalogus of

CHARGES most moderate

AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, 6th August, 1908.

Latest model Shot Guns, Combination Guns, Sporting Rides, &c, port free, D. JAMES & REYNOLDS, George Brew, Misories, Las

Gap Rock

This will indicate that there'fa) 10wbery in the Ubiza Bea, and Warning is hoisted in the Har

details can always be giri