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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY AUGUST 16 1909.

Intimations,

NORDDEUTSCHER CLOYD. THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

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STEAMERS

TO SAIL

YOKOHAMA and KOBE Capt. F. lenke

*PRINE WALDEṀan **..............Į About FRIDAY,,

NAPLES, GENDA, ALGIERS,

GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,, ANTWERP and BREMEN ...

"GOEDEN "

sist August.

Capt. B. Wilhelmi

WEDNESDAY,

25th Aug., Noon.

About THURSDAY,

Capt. E; Zachatinë...

26th August

"PRINZ WALDEMAR "

·Capt. F. 1acko.URIOR)

About FRIDAY,

10th September.

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE)" DERIFLINGER",

and YOKOHAMA (....

MANILA, YAP, NEWGUINEA," BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE.................................th

For further Particolars, apply to

No. 1 DOCK.| No. 2 DOCK.

Docking Length Width of Entrance. Water on Blocks.............. 28 „

THESE

80..

515 ft. | Docking Length......376 ft. Width of Entrance.. 50,12 Water on Blocks

18

NO. 3 DOCK.

(IN COURSEJOF CONSTRUCTION/

Docking Length......481 ft. Width of Entrance... 63 Water on Blocks...... 21-5 a

DOOKS are conveniantly situsind in Yokohama) harbour) and the attention of Captalus and Anglusais la respectfully called to the advantages offered for Dockla and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.

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- The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing, quickly god cheaply with wOT and a large stock of material is always at hand, (plates and angies all being tested by Lloyds' surveyors).

CURRY AND RIGH

WAÄTHER FORECAST AND

STORM-WARNINGS ISSUED FROM THE HONGKONG OBSERVATORY.

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After doing ourselves proud aus Sunday- ride in the morning, a snack at half past nine, and something out el tumblers later, *followed by a real good breakfast-tiffin, at-which curry and rica formed the foundation, as it were, a

METEOROLOGICAL SIGNALE. | moving foundation, someone said, the convers sation turned on the meaning of curry. The

Meteorological signals are hoisted, on the argumentative man, who always has an explan mast in front of the Water Police Station i ation ready, generally wrong, but that don'tTsim Sha Tsui for the information of masters matter, said it came from the same root of vassals leaving the port, They do not as to curry a horse, namely to dress." Curried pecessarily implyithat;bad;weather is expected fowl was dressed" (also undressed of the here feathers) hen, and the curry itrelf was Sigual rubbed down, pointing triumphantly to the horizontal tombstone of graakte that stood with its stone pillar outside the kitchen. He also tried to make us believe that "to curry favour" was a perversion of "to curry the favel (chestnut) home," a similar word coming from the Latiu fabula, flattery, besce a fb. It was too hot to explain that the authorl- ties believed in the Paralan "khur," meat |ralish, which is defined as a kind of dish much used in India and composed of cayenne pepper; garlic, turmeric, coriander, ginger and other spices. Anybow the curry was théré, remiad; ing one of the story of tho,vulgar little boy who

him to take a good look attitņas he wouldn't ico it again. Like our curry.

Two powerful Two Screw Towboats, are available for taking Vessels laas oofsbowed his companion a biscuit and asked Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels to or out of the bay. The floating derrick is ci pable of lifting 40 tons.

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Storm Launches Tot Etual or Wood, "Lighters; Steal Buildings and Kools, Bridg Work, and all kinds of Machinery ass rands on the premises,

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The theory of making curries in the Straits is one not to be lightly propounded. If the Mem is very keen, she may intrude on Cookie's dominios and watch the process, upless he ob

Tenders will be made up when required' and the workmanship and material will bejects, as he mostly does. She will then sed a

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. | guarantçe 1.

Ropgkong, 16th August, 1909.

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & OHINA”.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

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FORTNIGHTLY:SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.

TO and FROX JAPAN via SHANGHAI.

FOR

MARSHILLES, VIA PORTS

STEAMERS

CAPTAINE

TO KAIL.OM

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The cust of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare lavourably with tha of anyjonit in the wor'd

A large mooring busiu is available alongside our own works for mooring vessels whilst. under repairs.

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Telephone: Nor. 876, 508, or 881.

Telegrama, Dock, Yokohama,” Codes A, B. C. 4th and 5th Edt.

Liebers, Bootts," A. 1, and Watkins.

Yokohatua, April 28th, 19€ 3-

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Hongkong, 16th August, 1909.

P. de CHAMPMORIN,

AGENT,

QUEEN'E BUILDINGS.

MESSACERIES CANTONAISES.

FRENCH LINE of stramERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. CANTON and

KQDANG-SI..

25.5. "PAUL BEAD,” 1,000 tons, 14 kootu

AS. "OHARLES HARDODIN," 1,900 tons, 14 kants,

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The spoodlest, most luxuriously appoloted and punctual steamers on the lina. Departure from Hongkong 41:10 P.M. (Saturdays excepted). 1.Departure from Canton at 5.15 7.M. (Svudays excepted),

These superb steamery carrying the French Maff are fitted throughost with Electric Light' -and-Faus and ware specially built for this trade. Excellent cuisine..

The Company's Own Wharf seat. Wing Lak Street and itë bartă. in"Castom opposića Shamorn..

For further particulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shamnen, Cantos,

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

Blokgkong, 9th October, 1998.

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bastard curry, made by rule of thumb, by one of a nation who doesn't know what curry is, and hide-bound by the tradition of what is fit for Master to eat. Ah Sin's curry is worthy of the chef's name in only one respici, the wicked charges he makes for it. Another way is to give the Celestial god a holiday and ask Mrs. Ahm; 1 to come in and show the Mem how to make curry, Ahmat in the pakka Matay-tambi, who gets curry about once a month, at a big feast or kenduri, when all the noted she chefs of the surrounding houses are calledținto consultation That is a Malay curry, truly,.vory tasty, very. fatty, and conducive to afternoon night-mares,

|.Mraj Ahmat be told that what is, wanted is a typical Malay curry, and not a bulan puses curry, and if due time and two or three doilara__ be given her, she will bring the uncessary in gredients up to the house some morning when the Tuan has gone to towo, nad by one o'clock _the_and_the_Mom_will_be_very_hot_and_very_ tired. There will be enough curry and rice for a large tiffin party, and an appetita in inversa proportion. Some of the "real" curry will be eaton and the rèst, it is such a treat you know. will be reserved for dinner, when the Tuan is expected to try it. Now in these days, what self-respecting business man can be expected

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AA CONE point upwards

* A CONE

point upwards and UKUM below

JA DRUH

41

A CONE point down.

wards and 'DBUM below

S. A CONE point down- wards

6.

A CONE point down..

wards and BALL below

7. & BALL

& A CONE

point upwards AED BALL below.

indicates a Typhoon to the North of the dology,"

indicates a Typhoos to the North-Kast of the Colony.

Indicates a Typhoon 'to the East of the Colony.

tadicatana Typhoon ́ ́to the' South-East »

of the Dolony,

indicatesa Typhoon to the South of the Dolony.

indicates a Typhoon to the South. Wout of the Colony.

indicatesa Typhoon to the West; of the Colony.

indicatesa Typhoon to the North-Wes] of the Colony”

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

Black Signal indicate that the centre le to top up a hard day's work' with the usual believed to be less than 300 miles away from meal and an additional unaccustomed curty! |

the Colony. Besides, curry can't be enjoyed by candle. light, noi after more than one pahit, and. cortain not following the four stengahs that medical advicé allows for the interval between bank closing and the dinner gong. No. The only day on which to eat curry and rice is that which falls betweco Saturday and Monday. The flash deed not be mortified on that day, or if it must, then there in the aftarpoon service in go-to-mealing, clothes.

The above signals will, as heretofore, 'be' holated only when typhoons exist in such positions or are moving in such directions that Informáilon 'regarding them is considered to be of importance to the Oniony or to shipping leaving the harbour.

These signals are repeated at the Harbour Qfice, HMS. Tamar, Green Island Signal Mast, and the Flagstaff on the premises-of-the-- Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company at Kowloon.

URGENT SIGNAL.

In addition to the above, 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" Polica Station, and repeated at the Harbour Office -

THREE-EXPLOSIVE BOMBE, AT INTERVÁLS

OF TEN-SECONDS,"

All thi however, is a long way from the disqpikich is naturally expected about the az dish that excites the appetite and curiosity of one's friends at Home, and which is popularly supposed to take the place of all the standard dishes that groce the breakfast and luncheon table of Europe. So much is this ingrained in the Home mind, that when on leave the Anglo-Indian (which graceful term has been held to include those who come out to the Straits for Scotland's good) in tempted by a special dish of curry, made in honour of your safe return. Said curry consisting of rabbit-or fowl (who^wants to eat fowl at Home) stewed with a table spoonful of jalapy coloured stuff taken, from the bottle prepared by the wall known cater- ing firms, or, more ́echnomically, bought by The following Night Bigonis will be exhibit. the pennorth from the chemist who has kept ed from the Flagstaff on the roof of the Water the snuffy powder in the next drawer toʻgantian Police Stailon at Kowloon, the Harbour Office root. "Oh, yes, excellent, I assure you. - Not | Flagstaff, and H.M.S. Tamar,

A Black Cross will be hoisted at the same time, superior to the other slispos

NIGHT SIONALS.

quite the same as the Katong-brand, but that is made from fresh spices. Thank you, jam,

1. Three Lights Vartical, Green Green Green, another slice of that delicious cold beef,!" -The Indicates that a typhoon is believed to be other kind of curry that the Old Hand delights | situated more than 3op miles from the Colony," in is ship carry. We always go back for an other helplag. By the way, ship curry has to be eaten in the China fashion, with a fork. No

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spoon.

The constituents of a proper curry are as fol lows however, if the Printer-man dges his duty, this will be about the place of Turk over, and the example of the Wise Man of Perak is to be followed, Mrs Em. Walker of Ipoh has issued an everyday cookery book for the Straits and the Federated Malay States. We do not attempt to distinguish the diabes peculiar to each district in the excellent little publication, which is meant for the use of bacbalore condemned

II, Three Lights Vei al, Green Red Graes,.............. indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated loss than 300 miles from the Colony,

111. Thres Lighise țical, Red Green Red, indicates that the wind may be expected to increase to fall typhoon force at any moment,

No, 111, Signal will be accompanied by the Explosive Bombs, as above, in the event of the information conveyed by this signal being first published by night,

Those Night Signals will be subetlisted the

to live in the jungle, and Moms condemand the Day Signals at sunset, and will, 'when

to live in the Bungalow. The book is really necessary?be altered during the night,

SUPPLEMENTARY+WARNINGL

For the best of Native Grah and passing Ocean÷Vessels, a Consïwill be exhibited uz each of the following stations during the ima

'a useful addition to any honse-keeper's library, oight, appoilers, thirteen soups, Dina fish dishes, etc., etc. The interest la con. nection with this article is that there is not a agle word about curries, not a single recipe for cooking rice. Next time wa shall have to that any of the above Day Signals arm-hols od propound the difference between curry and rice in the Harbour, and rice and carry; between blachan and ma mi; between teler using and felor ikan goring. -W. M. in Singapore Free Press,

YUEN HING,

No. 4 D'AQUILAR STREET.

Gap Rock. Wagian.

Stanley,****

Cape Callisson.

Aberdean.

San Ki Wan.

· Sal Kung.

Sha Tau Kol, Tal: Po,

This will indicate that there is a depression

FACTORY SWATOW KIA LAK somewhere in the Chins Bex, and that a Storm

MANUFACTURE WHOLESALE & RETAIL

DEALERS CA

in all kinds of hand-made"

Warning in hoisted in the Harbour.

Further detalls can always be given to Ocena DRAWN and EMBROIDERY CHINESE | Vessels, on demand, by signál,fírom the lightẻ

LINE GRASS CLOTH, PEWTER houses,

WARE &¤,

all of the bon quality,

Hostkong, th August, 1909)

sich July, rony,

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