M. Gains
Court Milliner
HOTEL MANSIONS.
A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF
Dinner and Theatre
Blouses.
The China Mail.
ESTABLISH)D 1849
No. 13,998.
號一廿月二年八零百九千一英
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1908.
日十二月正年申戊
Intimations.
Business Notices.
Business Notices.
THORNE'S
$15
PER
CASE
OLD VAT
A supplied
to the
[Louse of
Common.
M. Gains
COURT MILLINER.
18, ROBINSON ROAD, KOWLOON. Ladies' and Children's HATS
FINEST VALUE & STYLES.
A SPECIAL STUDY.
PRICE, $3,00 Per Month.
Business Notices. -
W. S. BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., L
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. 21.
CABLES: SAYBOURNE, Hongkong,
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASDESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON),
SAVE FUEL BY COVERING YOUR BOILERS AND STRAMPIPES
WITK
BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCTING COMPOSITION.
PORTLAND CEMENT
ESTIMATES GIVEN
In Disks of 375 lbs, net, $5.00
per Cask, ex Factory,
FOR WORK FINTADED CONFLETE,
THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE RESERT THORNE
OF GREENDS ANQAS BEEN SOLD AS AT SINCE 193
SCOTCH WHISKY.
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA
A. S. WATSON & CO.LTD." Hongkong, May 1, 1907.
79
SMOKING CONCERT
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINYERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG.
3, DES Vaux Road.
SATURDAY, 22xo Feorman, ut & P.M.
AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME.
ADMISSION..
50 Cents.
THEATRE ROYAL
CITY HALL.
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC OLUB WILL PRESENT
"THE LIAR
AN ORIGINAL COMEDY FOR Aors, ey HENRY ARTHUR JONES.
TONIGHT (FRIDAY), 21ST FED. AND TO-MOBROW (SATURDAY), 22ND FEB.
Donra open at 8.30 PM. Performance at
Colonel Sir Christophor Doering. Edward Falkuar.
CAST:
Gilbert Nepeau, (Lady Jessica's husband). doorgy Nepean, (Gilbert's Brother). Freddie Tatton, (Lady Rosamund's husband). Waiter (at The Star and Darter.') Archibald Coke, (Dolly's husband).
Taplin, (Sir Gadsby, (Footmann at Freddie Tatron's)
Christopher's servant). at Cadogan Gardens. Jessica Мерика
(Sisters).
Rosamond Tatton]
Dully Coke, (their cousin).
Boatrice Eborace.
Mrg Orospio.
| Forria, (Lady Jessica's maid),
PRICES
F.M.
Mr H. L. HUTCHISON,
Mr Jons ROBERTSON.
Mr ARTHUR CHAPMAN,
Mr C. T. BEATH.
Mr MowERAT S. NontacOTE.
Major H. BROEE, RE,
Lt. Comm. Digzna, R.N.
Me BITTEN.
Mr J. NESPIST.
Mr HV WILKINSON.
3r
Mrs W. LODAN.
MC VAN DE
WALDE.
Mrs H. W. CLOTHIER
Mrs ALTHOR UBAPMAN.
Mre (). D. THOSISON.
Miss CHATHAN.
...83, $2, $1.
Tickota can be had at the Tustication or Booking Office at the RoRISHON PIANO Co., open on and after MONDAY, the 19th
February, 1938, at 10 A.M.
Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform Hall Price to Pit Stelle and Pit.
from the Menitors of the Commutes,
Hongkong, February 20, 1968. 978
NOTICE.
HARBOUR OBSTRUCTION
STEAM LIGHTER sunk about 400 foot S. W of China Merchants" Northern Buoy, Central Fairway.
Two junk now in position to remove j obstruction will be mocked by day by Rel Flags sud a night by Red Lips.
BASIL TAYLOR, Cond, R.N..
Harbour Master, de. Hogskong, Fobrywry 30, 1908. 280
NOTICE.
JE have admitted into PARTNER--
HARTWELL DAY from the lat January, 1908.
WILKINSON & GRIST,
Solicitors. Hongkong, Bebecary 20, 1968,
WSHIP MOCHARLES EDWARD
LLOYD'S REGISTER OF BRITISH & FOREIGN SHIPPING,
NCBSCRIBERS 10 th REGISTER BOOK for 1989, should notify the Undersignad va or before 25th February.
JOHN LAMBERT, Surveyor to Lloyd's Register.
Hongkong. Hanging, Fahruary 18, 1908.
WANTED.
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INTERPRETER, competent to transiste i
I
Resstan into Buonisht. Most 12 okt
able-good prospects.
Appiy
• RUSSIAN.'
Care of CsA MAIL Office.
Hongkong, February 17, 1908,
WANTED.
216
TOR & Loading Hotel, HOUSEKEEPER
FOR MATRON.
Must be capabi
and energetic and of good presence. Apply in writing, stating qualifications, experience, age and terms, co
'A. B. C.,'
Caro of Ontna Mail' OFFICE, Hongkong, February 14, 1908.
NOTICE.
245
TIROM this day MKG. OLSSON CHASED ROLL CONNECTIONS with our Firm.
BUMANN & BERELINGER. Rongkong, February 15, 1908.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, February 5, 1908.
R. F. HUME &CO.
TelephonO 381.
P.O. Box 404.
CABLE ADDRESS · HUMANITY' FINGRONG.
Comes A. B. C. 3TH Eories, AND HOLZAPFEL'S PRIVATE
198
HOLZAPFEL'S COMPOSITIONS COMPANY, LTD. (R. F. IIUME, Representative). SCHULDT & Co., AGENTS, 8.S. MAURETANIA, the largest and fatest Mall Steamer afloat, was Painted with Holzapfel's International Composition. INTERNATIONAL,' RED PROPELLER BRAND MANILA CIGARS, |WATKINS, L».. Drugs, Aerated Waters and Medical Requisites.
ROSE BROTHERS LONDON, Electrica) Novelties.
0
GENERAL AGENT FOR ALL WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, &c. Hakong February 19, 1908,"
OLIVER
Hongkong, Decausber 12, 1007.
HONGKONG TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
VENING CLASSES in Engineering, Commerce and Science Seations will REOPEN on MONDAT, February 24th. Sadears are requested to register, their munes on THURSDAY, February 20th, or FRIDAY, February 21st, between E and 2547 P.x. Copics of the Prospectus and Time Table 15 'n obtained on application to the Undersigned at Queen's College.
E. RALPHS,
WAGENCY here.
17 have CLOSED temporarily our
For meticulars apply to Messrs J. ULLMANN & CO., 34, Queen's Rond Central.
UNION COMMERCIALE INDO-
ORINOISE.
Hongkong, February 14, 1908.
218
WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG,
Round Trip 6 Days,' Comfurable Steamers-Delightful Climate. Toting on suur achi THE mat interesting and picturesyno
For further information, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, West River British 8.8.. Cos. Hongkong. October 26, 1907.
GENERAL FORWARDING.
Directur. Hongkong, February 19, 1908. 271
R. H. K. Y, C.
CRUISER RACE.
CRUISER RACE for a Cup presented A by the Hou, Mr F. H. MAY, will be
held on March 8,-
Particulats obtainable from
HP. TUOKER, D Ion, Sec., Yachting Commitler. Hoogkong, February 19, 1908.
NOTICE..
274
TENDERS are invited for the purchase
of the GOODWILL of, including the
1706 | Fishs and specification used to the business
All kinds of Goods Received,
OLIVER
STANDARD
205
VISIBLE TYPEWRITER. Clean, Simple, Quick, Durable.
HEAVY MANIFOLDER.
ROMBACH & CO.,
17. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Sale Agents
1904
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
.00., LD.
THE SHARE CERTIFICATE NO. 1984 for Twenty-five Shares numbered 76651 to 76675 inclusive fully paid-up, standing in the Register in the name of PEDRO NOLASCO DA SILVA of Macso having heon LOST destroyed, Notice is hereby given that noless the ssir certificate bo produced at the Offices of the Company, Alexandra Buildings, Dos Voeux Road Central, Hongkong, co or before the 24th February, 1908, a New Certificato for the said Shazer will be issued and the Old Oer- tificate will thereafter be held by the Com- pany as null and void,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, January 24, 1908.
131
CR SETTLED IN
Bage of 1 cwt each,
OFFICE: €, DES VEUX ROAD
In Bags of 250 sha, not. $3.00 per Bag, ex Factory.
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
GENERAL MANAGERS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. FAIRALL & CO.
PERFECTION STAD MO
MACLAREN'S
IMPERIAL CHEESE
ACENTS:
NEW CONSIGNMENT OF
MACLAREN'S
IMPERIAL
CHEESE
IN PORCELAIN JARS
SMALL AND MEDIUM.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Oo. TELEPHONE, 97.
WILK
2040
Telephone 644,
7 and 9, Poddor
Strout.
Are Showing a Good Assortment of AMERICAN SHOES
LADIES
FOR
AND CHILDREN.
JUST ARRIVED.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL.
UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE, THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE WITH EVERY MODERN LUXURY
MODERATE TERM AND NO ITA by
A. F. DAVIES, Manager.
JACK, LD
219P).
ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND GAS ENGINEERS
SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR
The Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co.
Hoogkong, September 3, 1907.
MEE
MANUFACTURERS & OWNERS in the
UNITED KINGDOM
of the
WELSBACH, INGANDEBUENT GAS LIGHT SYSTEM.
A largo stack of the latest
and most improved Fittings and Barners on hand.
AUR''MANTLESs, qneapest
AND MOST RELIABLE.
SHOW ROOMS & OFFICES :
14, Des Voeux Road Central,
· HONGKONG.
14, Robinson Road, Kowloon.
TELEPHONES 358 & 38 k.
& CO.,
1431
PEAK HOTEL
ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. Adjoining the Tramway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Levol, PEN to the South Wiade in Summer and protected from the North-at Winds in Winter Commanding a magnificoat view of Honging, tho is sebout and adjacent islande for forty miles.
A FIRST CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL. Tertia From $5 per day Max. Telegraphio Add: 'Peaceful."
Town Office: 3, DEDDELL STREET.
Hongkong, February 8, 1908,
THE SINCERE CO.
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111, CONNAUGHT RD-216, 217, 219 & 221, DES VIEUX ED., HONGKONG, © UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,
TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES, Drapery, Bilks, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery,
Grocery, Furniture, Rattan, Ware, Tobaccos, Ligh
Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.
Our Prices are marked in plain figures. Hongkong-September 28, 1807.
THE PHILIPPINES CARNIVAL.
February 27th to March 3rd.
SPECIAL STEAMERS.
CHEUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS. DHOTOGRAPHS of the Hongkong Races are now on Sale. Pintures from every Conceivable Corner of the Race Course. Splendid Assortment. Complete Set in Album, for $19.00. Also Lantern Slides at 50 Cents each. STUDIO-ICE HOUSE STREET. STORE-REACONSFIELD ÁRGADE. AND SPEND
Hongkong, February 18, 1908,
1781
1505
SPECIAL RATES.
Α
Splendid Opportunity to take an EXCURSION TO MANILA
A WEEK OF GAIETY,
A WEEK OF FUN,
A WEEK OF SPORTS,
RIENTAL HOTEL GORGEOUS PROCESSIONS,
No. 9. Queen's Road Contrál. Telephone No. 197,
Mas.M. MATTHAEY...................................Proprietress.
A THOROUGHLY FIRST-CLASS AND UP-TO-DATE HOTEL. YUISINE under European Supervision. Grilla at short notice. Private Bar and
Billiard Rooms Monthly Rates for Tiffin and Dinner,
TELEGRAFHIO ADDRESS COLDOIT, FONOLOKO...... For particulata, apply to
0. FRERIDHS, Manager. Hongkong, September 24, 1907.
THE CARLTON HOTEL.
Most Centrally Situated Elegantly Furnished.
VERY COMFORTABLE, RESIDENCE FOR PERMANENT BOARDERS AND TOURISTS. FIRST CLASS TABLE. TERMS VERY REASONABLE,
APPLY TO
CHER WING & CO.
THE MANAGER.
MANIFICENT PAGEANTRY,
MASKED BALLS
Return Trip from Hongkong to Manila
$50.00,
8 an inducement to Hongkong residents to patronise A this important avant, besides enjoying a holiday of reasonal le length, Mowers Showan, Tomes & Co. have 1540 dooided to dospatch their stoamor ZAFIRO for a special Carnival trip, leaving Hongkong at 4 p.m. on the after-
and of Batards, the newl
FEBRUARY. Tho ZAFIRO will reach Manlia on Tuesday morning, and in order that the full round of festivitisa toay be enjoyed
CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY.
of an Architect and Civil Engineer ostab 27, 23 and 20, LEF YUEN STREET (WEST) A Valuable Remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
lished in Hongkong and Caubon, and for 30 years past, until his recent death, carried
un by the late WILLIAM DANBY, M.T.U.E
Instruments, Books, Office Furniture, Packed and Shipped by the &c, can be takon over at a valuation Mail or Cargo Steamers at desired. Lowest Rates of Freight Pre- Tenders to he received bofore the 14th paid or forward.
March, 1908, by the Undersigued, who will
Regular Shipments Contrapted apply such further particulars as may be
for on favourable term
Insurange Effected according to
Instructions.s
CHINA EXPRESS, Co.
Telephone 868*3 Duddoll Street.
Hongkout D-20, 1907;
1049
required
WILKINSON & QURIST, Solicitors for the Executrix of Shoʻlate.
Mr WA DANDY; W 9, Queen's Road, Hongkong,,“ Hongkong, February 18, 1908,
265
HONGKONG.
DEALERS IN
All Sorts at COFFEE, BRASS, STEEL, IRON WARE, &c.
STEEL GIRDERES AND TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c. Enitable for.
SHIPS, ENGINELES AND HOME BUILDERS,
1299
and all Diseases of the Chest and Lungs-Price $1.00 per bottle, ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM,
For the relier of Coughs. Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the
cts, and $1.00.
MARTIN'S MIXTURE
A specific for Influenza, Hay Fever Cold in the head-
Price $1.00
VICTORIA DISPENSARY
they shall not despatch the steamer from Mauils until 2a.m. on the morning of Tuesday. the 3rd March. She will reach Hongkong again at daylight on Thursday, the fith Marb
The Passengers, should they so desire, may make arrangements to remain on board during steamer's stay in
in Manila.
Special arrangements have also been unde by Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., and Messrs Butterfield & Swize.
*** Hongkong, February 4, 1908.
GAMES OF ALL KINDS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR.
Telephone
27.00
•Natl.
DOW'S PORTS.
Armadale
Royal Dry
Invalid
SOLE AGENTS
$32.00 Per Dozen
$25.00
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co..
Wine and Spirt. Merchants
A QUEENS ROAD ESIT