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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY SEPTLMBER 14 1009

Entimations.

CO., LTD.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO.,

BREMEN,

No. 1 DOCK.

No. 2 DOCK.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

Docking Length 515 ft. Docking Length 376 ft. Width of Entrance

Width of Entrance... so 80 Water on Blocks ..... 28. Water on Blocks. 26.

STRAMENS

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BORNEO " Capt. F. Sambil

TO SAIL

THURSDAY,

Gayi. C, Dewers

16th Sept 9 AM,, About WEDNESDAY,

110d Sept.

SATURDAY,

Capt. E. Zachariae ................

......) FRIDAY,

FOR

KUDAT and SANDAKAN...............

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE Į " LUTZOW"

and YOKOHAMA

NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, "DERFFLINGER".

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

MANILA, YAP, NEWGUINEA,“ BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL- - BOURNE....

YOKOHAMA and, KOBE

"PRINZ SIGISMUND" Capt. D. Lest..............

NO. 3 DOCK. KIN COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION.) Docking Length.....481 ft. Width of Entrance... 63 Water on Blocks...... 25

"HESE DOCKS are conveniently; situated in Yokohama harbour and the attaullos. of TH

Captains and Englasers is respectfully colind to the advantages offered for Docklag and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description,

The plant and tools are of recent patterns in dealing quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material is always as hand, (plates and angles all' being tested by 25th Sept 4 PM. | Lloyds' surveyors).

Two powertal Twin Scam Towboats are available for taking Vessnis in or out of Dock and for taking Salling Vässels in or out of, the bay. The floating derrick is capable 3th Oct., Daylight of lifting 40 love.

{"CON

Capt. H. Raogenez

About SATURDAY,

16th Oct.

"

For further Particolare, apply in

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD;

MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.

Hongkong, 10th September, 1909.

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MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPË via SUEZ (ANAL

TO and FROM JAPAN vir SHANGHAI,

FOR

CAPTAINS

STEAMERS

TO SAIL ON

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA .....SYDNEY...............X ..........................27th Sept., P.M.^- MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS...........POLYNESIEN Bros.......................28th Sept, at 1. 7.1 SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA... TOURANE

:Lancelin................11th Oct., PM

MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS ́.......................OCEANIEN................................Sellier.........ilath 'Och, 'at 1 7.4.

Transbloment on the Co's Steamers at Singapore for Batavia; at Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Bald for the Levant, Constantinople and Black be.

Through Tickets to London via Parla from gay.10 up to £71,10,1,10 hours' rallway from Marsailles to Londou.

interpretera maal passengers at their arrival in Marselllas.

For further particulars; apply to

**ongkong, 14th September, 1909.

P. de CHAMPMORIN,

AGENT,

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.

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MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG, CANTON AND

KOUANG-SI,

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THE LUCANIA'S" FIRES.

A disastrous fi.o broke out on August 14 00 board the famous Cunarder, the" Emoamia, whilst the vessel was lying in the Huskisson Dock, Liverpool, After taging for sixteen hours the flames were extinguished by sub. merging the vasel until she settled on the bottom of the dock,

WEATHER-FORKOAST AND STORM-WARNINgs issörd FROM THE HONGKONG OBSERVATORY.

METEOROLOGICAL SIGNALA

Meteorological signals are hoisted on the mast in front of the Water. Police Station at Talm Sha Tsui for the information of masters of vessels leaving the port. They do not necessarily imply that bad weather is expected here

The fire was discovered just after 7 o'clock, and it is believed to have originated in the salvos galley. The Liverpool Fire Brigade turned out, and on arrival at the dock they Big found that the first salcon, a fine apartment, as the vessel has accommodation for 400 first-class voyagers, was burning freely from ass sad to the olber

Despite the fact that from two motor engines and the mains some 7,000 gallons of water por minulé wars poured into the burning steamer, the flames gradually worked their way forward, consuming every particle of woodwork until they got into the steerage and then travelling downwards played havoc in the forehold of the vessel.

At this time the heat was tremendous, and the flames, shooting high up from the vessel, attract, ad the aftention of thousands of people on the Chashire side of the river, whilst the dock Steam Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Stool Bulidings and Roots, Bridge itself was besieged by a vast crowd, which had Work, and all kinds of Muchlaury ses made on the premises,

gathered from all parts of Liverpool. The damage to the liner was now so great that it Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be was decided to admit water from the dock. In gaprastied

addition water was also poured into her by four

The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that floating fire senders. - 1 any port in the world.......

This decision was arrived at about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 15th and shortly after the

A large mooring basic is available' alongside our own works for mooring vessels whilst | water was admitted the liner heeled over, Her under repairs.

K

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Telephone: Now, 876, 506, or 681.

Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes &. B. C. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Bootte, A. 1, and Watkins.

Yokohama, April 18th, 1903

To Let.

.TO LET.

"ING'S BUILDINGS, OFFICES" facing the Harbour from aboat October, at present in occupation of Mesam. Jardine,, Matheson & Co., Ld.

Apply-..

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 3rd June, 1909.

TO LET.

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funnels came into contact with the cranes'fixed to the quay sheds and were badly damaged at top..

A fleet of tugs was requisitioned, attached to be Lucania by means of wire bawsers, and these pulled her into an upwright position, in which they hold her until she settled firmly in. the mud at the bottom of the deck.

At the time the liner bauled over, hall-a dozen

F. BLACKHEAD & CO., firemeu, who were on a gangway, were precipi-

SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS

AND GENERAL COMMISSON

AGENTS,

GROUND FLOOR,

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, HONGKONG,

[463 | SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS.

IN No 6, DES VOUX ROAD CENTRAL,

Offices and Godown.

In No. s. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Victoria Building, Roome suitable for Offices: No. 9, PEDDER'S HILL, « Commodiou Five-roomed Dwelling House with Servants Quarter, next to the Masonic Oldb

Apply to-

DAVID SASSOON & 00, LD. Hongkong, 6th August, 1909.

(581

TO LET.

and Floor of No. 14, Des Voeux Road Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co.).

OFFICES and ROOMS on the

Apply to-

THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,

E. D. Sation & Co.,

Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 18th Sep.embar..1009,

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TO LET.

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'0. 1 & 3 MORRISON HILL' also

OFFICES at No. 1 PEDDER Staret. Apply 10-

SOLE AGENTS, FOR

HARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE COMPOSITION" RKO HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT DAIMLER'S FATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES,

Bola. Agents for

· FERGUSONS SPECIAL OREAM and ✯ 0, SPECIAL LIQUER BUOTCH

WHISKY, &c

EVERY KIND OR SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT

REASONABLE Prices- angknap, 4th March, 190",

TYPEWRITERS

Momom. JARDINE, MATHESON

& Co. LTp. Hongkong, a9th May, 1909.

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TO LET,

FOR

5.5. " PAUL BEAU," 1,900 tops, 14'knots,

AS. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots.

The speediest, most luguriomily appointed and punctual stormors on the line. Departure from Hongkong at 10 r.m. (Saturdays ozcepted). Dapartam from Quoton at 5.15 P.M. (Sundays excepted). ·

This superb stammers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with' Mechic Light and Fans and were spocially bullt for this trade. Excellant culalás:

The Company's Own Wharf near Wing Lok Street and its barth in Canton opposite

Shameen.

For further particulam, please apply to the OOMPANY'S OFFICE at Shamson, Canton,

or to their Agents BARRETTO & 00., Hongkong.

FFICES, No. 3, CONNAUGHT ROAD,

3rd Floor,

No. 1 CLIFTON GARDENS, Conduit

ROAD,

A HOUSE in WONG-WEI-CHONG ROAD.

A HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE. OFFICES in YORK BUILDING, GODOWNS in PRAYA East, Blux BUILDINGS, and No-163, Des Vary ROAD next to the Hongkong Hotel, FLATS in Moreton TerraCE. No. 10, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL.

1st Floor,

+

HIRE.

Hongkong, 9th October, 1908,

WILL

EYES

RIGHT!

N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET AND QUEEN'S ROAD,

VILL, tast your myns from of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.

Lanson Ground.

All kinds of Repairs,

Spectacles for all requirements: Ask, or welis, for Illasteaiad Booklet on "Dafectiva Sight*---fran.

LONDOR,

GALOUTTA Strekt, Hellood Row, WA.

19. Basilock Strost.

Apple to-

£4

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST KENT & AGENOY 00, LD. Hongkong, at Jane rog

'5

TO LET.

SHANSKAY,

Hashing Road,

‘ODOWN No. 54, Duddell STREET.

Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.

Hongkonu, vet June, 1000.

AN APPEAL.

REPAIR

IS OUR

SPECIALITY.

THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN DRAGON CYCLE

CONVENT, CAINE Roan, bega manai respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Forts, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state- that she will be pleased to receive orders for All kinds of NEEDLE WORK,

Gentleman's Shirts made to order, and Cað, and Collars amsawed on old onER

Ladies and Chlidren's Under-clothing, Chil-, dren's Dresses, and ́all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, If required.

The Superioress will also be most gratefu for Bay PAPER, or old RaveloPES to be made- 1ste Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who'net taught by the Sisters.

rng, std. Apell:rm

DEPOT,

38-36, Des Vœux Road, Central,

Hongkong.

tated into the dock. All, bowever, were rescued, and were little the worse for the immersion. It was not got to o'clock that the conflagra: ́tion was under control, and mid-day had arrived before the fire brigade could relinquish their tank.

The damage is of a most seiious character, the Lucania; from her funnels forward, being almost completely gutted

A CONE point upwards

A CONE

polat upwards and DRUM below

3. A DRUM

4.

A OJNE polat down.

wards and

DRUM below

S: A CONE point down wards

6.

A CONE point down.

wards and

HALL below

7. FA BALL

E. A CONE

polat upwards and BALL below

*Indicates a Typhoon

to the Worth of the ... Golony.

indicates a Typhoon to the Forta-Kast of the Coludy.

Indicatosa Typhoon

Colony,

to the Beat; of the

indicates a Typhoon. to the South.Eart

of the Golony..

indicates à Typhoon

to the Borth of the Colony,

indicates & Typhoon to_the_Bouth West

of the Colony.

Indicators Typhoon to the West of the Doloay.

indicates a Typhoon to the North-Wes of the Colony..

"Red Signals Indicate that the contro is bolleved to be more than 300 miles away from the Colony.

Black Signal Indicate that the centre is believed to be less than 300 miles away from the Colony,

The whole of the after part of the ship, in- cluding the englos room, escaped 'injury, Indeed, the flames were checked from a stern- warda course by her engine-room bulkhead: Although settled on the dock butlom in a depth of abent soft, the upper portion of the vessel is well above water, and comparatively speak ing, there is very little external damage, consi-

The above signals will, as heretofore, be dering the fierceness and duration of the fire,

holsted only when typhoons exist in such The Lucania, with her sister ship the Cam-positions or are moving in such directions that pania, held for years the speed record of the information regarding them is considered to Atlantic, till the advent of the Lusitania and be of importance to the Colony or to shipping the Mauretania, Sho was built in 1895 by, the leaving the harbour. Fairfield Company, of Glasgow, ber registered tonnage being, 17,952, her length 6or.ft, and her breadth 65 fc. The Lusitania and the Mau-Office, H.M.S. Tamar, Green Island Signal relania are, of course much larger.

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These signals are repeated at the Harbour.

Mast, and the Flagstaff on the premises of, the Hongkong and Kowloon 'Wharf and Godowa Company at Kowloon,

'URGENT, BIGNAL.

In addition to the above, when it is expected that the, wind may Increase to 'full, typhoos› force at any moment, the following. Urgent Signal will be made, at the 'Water Police Station, and repeated at the Harbour Office :-

THREE EXPLOSİVE BOMÉS, AT INTERVALS

OF TEK SECONDS.

A Black Cross will be hoisted at the same

Per Bat. time, superior to the other abapos.

$2.50

NIGHT SIGNALS.

5,50

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Sole Agent,

Hongkong, 30th April, 1909.

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The following Night Signals will be exhibit». ed from the Flagstaff on the roof of the Water Police Station at Kowloon, the Harboné Office Flagstaff, and H.M.S. Tamar,,

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

II, Three Lights Ves "al, Green Red Green, Indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated less than 300 miles from the Colony,

III. Three Lightse tical, Red Green Red, Indicates that the wind may be expected to increase to full typhoon force at any moment,

No. III. Signal will be-accompanied by the Explosive Bombe, as above, in the event of the Information conreynd by this signal being first published by night.

These Night Signals will ba substlinted the the Day Signals at sunset, and will, when necessary, be altered during the night,

SUPPLEMÉNTARY WARNINGS,

For the benefit of Nativo Orah 'and passing' Oceso Vessels, a. Gone will be exhibited at sach of the following stations during the tima. that any of the above Day Signals, aru kols od in the Harbour.

Gap Rock.

Waglan.

Stanley,

Cape Collinson,

Aberdeen. Sau XI Wan,. Sal Kung. Sha Tas Kok.

Tal Pa.

This will indicate that there is a depression somewhere in the Chios Sas, and that a Storm Warning is hoisted in the Harbour.

Farther detalls can always be given to Ocean. Vessels, on demand, by signal, from" the lightë houses.

F. G. 7166,