HONGKONG
WEEKLY.
ILLUSTRATED
The China Mail
No. 18,910.
匏七周一十年七灿十一嫔
Intimations.
Business Notices.
THORNE'S
OLD VAT
PER
.CASE
$14.
THIS WAY WAS STARTED BY THE LATE ROGERT THOANG
OF GREENOCK AND HAS BEEN SOLD AS HIS SINCE JAJI
ISTA BLIDED D
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1907,
Business Notices.
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Don't Forget
TO ORDER THY
OVERLAND
OHINA MAIL”.
REFORE JOING HOML
PRICE $3.00 Per Morik,
Business Notices.
W. S. BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LE,
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS,'
FOUNDERS & BOILERMAKERS.
RIVER STEAMERS, TUGS, MOTOR BOATS
HIGH-SPEED AND SHALLOW-DRAFT VESSELS A SPECIALTY, ESTIMATES FOR ALL IRON AND STEEL WORK.
TELEPHONES: 187 and K. 91.
CABLES: RHYBounye, Hongkong.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON · AND THE CHINA
SCOTCH WHISKY MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONG KỌNG, CHINA & MANILLA
A. 5.WATSON & CO.LTD.
mokong. May 1, 197
BANK BOLIDAY.
723
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Hongkong-Canton Lize.
La ONAM, 4,363-ums-Captain H. D. Jones.
8.8. POWAN, 2,338 tons, Capain H. Irwin Black.
.. FATHAN, 2,280 ton, Captain ". Lloyd --(At Dock).
6. KINSHAN, 1,995 tona, Captain B. Branch
1.9. HEUNGAHAN, 1,03 tons, Captain X. D. Thomas,
| Dopatures from Hovorono to Canton daily at 8 am. (Sunday Excepted), 10 p.m.
(Saterday Excepted),
TN accordance with Government Notifies | Departans from Castor to Havanoro dally ar 8 3 m, and 5 pm (Sunday excepted(.
tion No. 720 the EXCHANGE) BANKS wat by CLOSED for the Transse
not priblia bu-in, en un SATURDAY, the 9th Now.mber, the Anniversary of the Birthday of His Mod Ovucions Major King Edward VII.
The SS. POWAN will feats Hongkong over, Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
st 9.20 Ply. From Company's Wharf, rernuning from Canton ovary Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, at & M.
Hongkong, November 4, 1907. 1766
WORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG,
TOTICE 19 HEREBY GIVEN that
FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be OLOSED for the Transaction of Public
Basiness on SATURDAY, the 9th Novem- ber, the Anniversary of the Birthday of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward The VII.
By Order,
A. R LOWE,
Secretary. Hongkong. November 6, 1907.
THEATRE
ROVAL
HONGKONG,
1769
XDER the distinguished patronage zi Thoir Excellencies tive Governor and
Lady Lazard,
THE GRAND SCOTTISH PLAY
ROB
ROY
will be given by the
KOWLOON DOCK AMATEUR,
DRAMATIC CLUB,
in the CITY HALL on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th,
at 9 p.m.
TICKET-Dresa Cirolo 83; Stalls $2 and
83;. Pit St.
Banking at Messen S. MOUTRIE & 06. Procsoda in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Hongkong, Novaber 6 1907.
1777
'AL FRESCO FETE'
IN AID OF THE PUNDS OF THE
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
to be held in the
COMPOUND OF THE ROMAN Catholic CATHEDRAL,
מט
SUNDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER, 1907.
from 9 PM to 11 ..
ADISSON TICKET $1.~-. which is cutitled to a Souvenir un its pre-
sentation at the Souvenir Pavilion on-
the evening of the Fate only. Tickets can obtained from tó-day at Menure GRAÇA & Co.'s HonGrove HOTEL STALY, and we the Roman Catholic Com- pound on Handsg, the 16th inst., from 9x. to 7 P. and at the gate on the night of the Fure.
Hongkong. November 1, 1907.
Tay, enerying His Majesty's Malls, re the largest and instem on the River Spesial attention to drawn to their Superior Salmon and Cabin agrummociation.
SERVIOR OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STRAMBOAT
COMPANY, LIMITED
Hongkong-Macao Line.
4.6. SUI-AN, 1,651 tons, Captain W. A. Valentiue 9.9 SULTAL, 1,651 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison,
Dapurtares from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 8 a. from Queen Street Wharf
Weat (except Mondays from Douglas Wharf) and at 22.11. from the Company's Wharf Do Sundays Special Cheap Excursions, leaving Hongkong at 9 A., from Douglas Wharf and from, Macau at 5 F.A.
The Company alen ranu a Steamer from Macho on Sunday Morning at 7.3) 12. and
from Hongkong at 1 r.. from the Company's Wharf.
Departure from Mamas to Hongkong on week days at 7.90 LM. and 2 P.N.
Canton-Macao Line.
LUNGSHAN. 219 town, Chptata W. Reynell.--([ Drick). Departures from Macro to Canton on Monday, Wedavaday and Friday, at 8 pm Depuraras from Cinton to Mesa on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 p.m.
JOINT SERVIÓN OF тar H. K., C. and Manao SrzaMBOAT O, ED., IĦR ÜHIN▲ NAVIGA- TION COMPANY. L.2D., AND ZEN INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, brv.
¡Canton-Wuchow. Line,
4.2. SAINAM, 508 toas, Captain S. Bell Smith,
A... NANNING, 689 tons, Captain A. McKinno
Jas of the above Steamers lesves Centon for Wechow every Monday, Wodnesday
and Friday at about 8 a.m. sad the other leaves Wochow for Usaton on the same days
at 8.30 a.m. Round trips take about five days. These vessels have Superlos Jabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by elcotricity,
Further particolare may be obtained & the Uffics of the
HONGKONG, CANTON & HAUAD STEAMBOAT 00., LD.
HOTEL Massione, (First Floor), pposite the Hongkong Bncel Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
MODERN
LUXURY
UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND JUISINE. THOROUGHLY OP TO DATE WITA EVERY
MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS,
A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
215/1
JAPANESE BEER
1751
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TO-NIGHT
THE
VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH,
DES VIEUX ROAD (POTTINGER STREET CORNER) Splendid & Comfortable Saloon.
SPECIAL DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT MOVING PICTURES.
TWO PERFORMANCES. 7 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. B p.m. to
11 p.. ADMISSION -Box Seat $1.00, First Class 70 conts and Bacond-Class 40 conta
Now Apparatus and Filtos for calo, at cheap rates.
Hongkong, October 31, 1307.
1748
WHAT IS WHISKY?
IF you knew what a mathon
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Sold Jay CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & 30., H. PRICE & CO., LD.. A.
ED.. CHAZAĻON & CO), and all leading Chinese Wine Marchants. —
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, Sole Agents.
Hongkong, August 21, 1907."
NOTICE.
TF the Lady who hundvertently took an EMBROIDERED CREPE SHAWL
from the Japanese Consulate Reception in mistake for her own will return asme to Ma CHORGE ORIMBLE 1, Prince's Buildinge He will be pleased to return tho one in his possession.
1779
Hongkong, November 5, 1907.
WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM
HONGKONG.
Round Trip 6 Days.
THE
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).)
BELL 3 ASBESTOS
PORTLAND CEMENT
THE
MOBT
RELIABLE PACKING
DACCER
PACKING
FOR
MARINE
ENGINES,
In Bags of 259 166, not,
In-Carks of 375 lbs, net, $5.00 per Cask, ox Factory,
$3.00 por Bag, or Factory.
REWARE OF IMITATIONS.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS ✪
BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LD.. LONDON,
LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JOINTINGS, 3., ALWAYS IN HAND
OFFICE :-8, DES VŒUX ROAD.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE
IN
Ladies' Department.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 5.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, August 31, 1907
WILKS
2040
JACK, LD.
ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEER
SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR
The Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co.
Hongkong, September 3, 1997.
MANUFACTURERS & OWNERS
in the
UNITED KINGDOM
of the
WELSBACH, INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT SYSTEM.
A large stock of the latest. and most improved Fittings
and Burners on hand.
AUR MANTLES, CHEAPEST
AND MOST RELIABLE.
SHOW ROOMS & OFFICES :
14, Des Voeux Road Central,
HONGKONG.
14, Robinson Road, Kowloon.
TELEFONE 358 & 38 k.
FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHS.
CAMERAS, FILMS, PLATES, PAPERS AND, CHEMICAES.
All hotographic Materiale
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
CAMERAS ON HIRE,
MEE OHDUNG,
JOB HOUSE ROAD AND CORRIDOR, HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, April 2, 1907,
TIFFIN
SPECIALLY SERVED FOR BUSINESS MEN AT THE
CONNAUGHT HOTEL
MONTÉNE
1952 dongkong, September 2, 1907,
RATES,
431
Shewan, Tomes & Co..
* GENERAL MANAGERS.
BALL SEASON 1907.
-FAIRALL & CO.
ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th.
Special Display in all Departments
"
OF THE
Latest Paris and Other Novelties
FOR THE COMING BALL SEASON.
THE SINCERE CO.
111, CONNAUGHT RD.-216, 217, 219 & 221, DES VŒUX RD., HONGKONG, UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,
TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOEB, Drapery, Silks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery, Grocery, Furniture, Rattan Ware, Tobaccos, Cigare, Cigarettes, Sewing Machines,
Our Prices are marked in plain figures. Hongkong, September 28, 1907.
1665
ALENTAL HOTEL
No.2. Queen's Road Central.
Mina M MATTHAEY...Proprietress.
A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE* HOTEL
UISINE under Enropean Supervision. Grills at short notice,
CUISINE Billiard tools. Monthly Rates for Tiffin and Dinner,
TELEGRAPHIC Appness COMFORT, HONGKONG
For particulars, apply to
Dongkong. September 24, 1907.
REMINGTON
*
Private Bar and
C. FRERICHS, Manager.
1540
TYPEWRITERS
WITH ALL REQUISITES.
Hongkong, March 9, 1906
SIEMSSEN & CO
BOLE AGENTS.
KELLY & WALSH,
The Weavers, by Gilbert Parker ... $1.50 Kate Meredith, by Cathie Hyns ... 160 The Little Anarchist, by A. W.
Marchmont, a
1.50
**
LTB.
China tu Legend and Story, by 0.
Campbell Brown...
Character and Comedy, by B. V.
Lumas...
3.50
Love the Judge, by Wymond Carey. 1.50 The Prevention of Infectious Dis Name of Garland, by W. Poit Ridge
Vida, or The Iron Lord of Kirktown,
by S. R. Crockett...
1.60
1781
St. Jade's, by Ian Macaroni 1.50
Tarbince, by Engineer-Coudt. A.E
Tompkins...
2.50
1,509, by J. Q. M'Vail in
8.00
The Call of the Doop, by Frank T.
Bullen
A Stroke of Lack, by Nat Gould...
***
The Fool's Tax, by Lucas Cleura... Tales of Two People, by Anthony
Hope... Se
1.50 1.603
The Brothron, by Rider Haggard 55
The Trosate, by A. E.
Mason.
1.80
The Mystory of the Unicorn, by Sir
Wm. Magusyon.
The Impostor, by Maxwell Gray
*
1.50
1.50
Bound Volumes of Chums,
1411 The Curse of the Foveralls, by L. T.
Menda
2,60
E. Maon...
CARLTON HOUSE HOTELS
Nos. 3 & 10, Ice House Street
REDUCED SUMMER RATES.
For Dally and Permanent Boarders. AIRY ROOMS, CUISINE A SPECIALTY.
COMFORTS OF RESIDENTS STUDIED; VOR RATER) APFET TO
"THE MANAGER,
Coinfurtable Scamera-Delightful Climate CHEE WING & CO. CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY.
THE most interesting and picturesque
weonery in South Chins,"
For further information, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, West River British 8.8. Ces." Hongkong, Catober 25, 1907.
NOTICE
1700
171 have this day established ourselves i
27, 28 and 29, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST) A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
HUNGRONG.
DEALERS IN
All Borts of UOPPER, BEAKS, STEEL, IRON WARE, &c.
Wunder the name and style of HL, STEEL GIRDERS AND TEES
ORUZ & 00,, General Import and Export
PATELL & CO. Merchants and Dommission and Shipping CORRUGATED IRON, FIG IRON, &c.
SOLE AGENTS,
Aguota, 'st Noz 15, 16 and 17, Cosnapont
·ROAD,
Suitable For
H. ORUZ & CO. Surs, ENGINEERS AND Hoten BUILDERS
CANTON CHINA
̈ ̈ ̈ Enagkong, September 18, 1907,
$1408
1983
and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs Price $1.00 per bottle. ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM.
For the relief of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the Chest 50 cts and $1.00. MARTIN'S MIXTURE.
A specific for Influenza, Hay Fever, Cold in the Head.-- Price $1.00,
VICTORIA
DISPENSARY.
The Beetle, by Richard Marsh
The Sheep and the Gests, by Mary
1.50 Margery of the Mill, by M. E.
Francis...
*** 1.50 1.50 Only Betty, by Curtis-Yorke....... The Care of the Body, by Francis
Cavanagh........ melamban 3.60 Jock of the Bushveld, by Sir Percy
Fitzpatrick, Illustrated by E.-ba Caldwell...
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11, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,