NOTIO.
RIVER & TRAVELLING
- HATS -
Latest Styles.
25 per cent Discount
FOR UAS ORSCRED
Lutil September 39th next.
--M. GAINS,
COURT MILLINER.
HOTEL MANSIONS
(Jan Froba,) Hongkono,
Cover Mesara Kruse & Co.)
No. 14,181.
intimations.
The China lail.
THORNE'S
$15
PER
CASE
OLD VAT
As supplied
Lo the
House of
Commene.
OF CHENGch w has BEEN SOLDAS 14 SINGE
ME VAT WAS STARTED BY THE LATE ROBENI THORUS
SCOTCH WHISKY.
SOLE AGENTS IN
BLIGEDD
號三廿月九年八零百九千一英
Business Notices.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1908.
Business Notices.
日八十月八年中具
NOTIOEL RIVER & TRAVELLING EATS
Latest Styles.
125 per cent Discount
"For Cash "OFTEBØD "; until September 30th next?
M. GAINS, COURT MILLINER, HOTEL MANSIONS 3RD FLOOR). HONGKONG, (ver Messra Kruse & Co.
PRICE, $8.00 Per Month.
Business Kotices
W. S. BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.
FOUNDERS & BOILERMAKERS,
:
RIVER STEAMERS, TUGS, MOTOR BOATS
HIGH-SPEED AND SHALLOW.DRAFT VESSELS A' ĮSPECIALTY ESTIMALES FOR ALL IRON AND STEEL WORK.
NEW LAUNCH FOR SALE.
TELEPHONES: 187 and E SI
CABLES: SETBouane, Hongkong.
FAIRALL & CO
7 & 9. PEDDER STREET.”
TELEPHONE 644.
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELT/S, ASBESTOS 00., LTD., LONDON).
HAVE REMOVED TO
No. 4, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE FROM CHATER ROAD AT CORNER NEXT QUEEN'S
STATUE).
Telegrams: Asbestos,' Hongkong,
Telephone No. 301.
HONG KONG, CHINA & MANILLA DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
A. S. WATSON & CO,LTD."
Hongkong, Jay 1, 1907, '
SHIPPING.
709
Hey rains were met with by the Toonan all the way from Amʊy, with moderate wind; while the Flanel from Haiphong bad a strong . E. monsoon with a heavy south sea.
We inadvertently stated, in last night's ise, that the steamer Honam belonged to
tho C. N. Co., of course her owners are
AND
GENERAL DRAPERS.
LADIES' & CHILDREN'S SHOES
THE SINCERE CO.
111! CONNAUGHT BD-215, 217, 219 & 221, DES VŒUX RD., KONGKONG UNIVERBAL PROVIDER'S,
TAILORS, HATTERS & MERCERS.
the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES,
hoat Company, Limited.
Fine weather was experienced by the. S. Catherine Apcar, from Calcutta and the Straits, with smooth sea. There was a light breeze up to the Paracels, when the
typhoon was encountered, after which there! was a strong easterly wind and high irregular squally sea.
The Cheong Shing from Tientsin, reports having encountered light winds to the N.E., Promontory. From there to Saddles, strong S. W. to N. W., wind, high sça and дейт. Braaker Potub w Port, moderate, E.W.E. wind and sea with heary 3.E swall; lazy over the land.
The Haiming met with storing N.E., roonsoon, high son and cloudy.
Mukate southerly SW, with fresht N.E., winds, was experienced by the Yat Shing froin Shanghai ared Swatow, and later fine and clear weather.
NAVAL LOSSES.
Record Of Seven Years.
The following return las been issuex as a parliamentary paper moved for by Mr. Viuccat Kennedy, giving the number of slips and ather craft of war which have
been in accidents since January 1, 1901:
the number of vessels totally lost,
Drapery, Silke, Watches, Clocks, Crockery, Ironmongery, Grocery, Furniture, Rattan Waro, Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, Sewing Machines.
Our Prices are marked in plain figures,
Hongkong, September 28, 1977.
130
Telephone 97.
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE
IN THE
Ladies' Department
PORTLAND CEMENT
In” Caalis of 375 lbs. net, 95.50 per Usak, on Factory)
In Bags of 250 lbs, net, $3.45 per Bag, ex Factory,
FROM MONDAY, SEPT. 28TH TO SATURDAY, OCT. 3RD, MADE
GREAT REDUCTIONS
IN,
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
BORDEN'S
GOLD SEAL'
CONDENSED MILK.
ADE by the ORIGINATORS OF CONDENSED MILK who for 50 YEARS Favo darbted all their energies to the production of the HIGHEST QUALLY SANITARY MILK in which Gail Borden was the pioneer. A fact worthy of your clusideration
Stande Supreme Log PURITY, RICHNESS AND FLAVOUR. WARRANTED
CONNELL BROS. COMPANY, Sule Importers,
Hats, Costumes, Skirts, Blouses, etc. TO KEEP LONGER THAN MILK OF ANY OTHER MANUFACTURE,
LANE, CRAWFORD œ Do.
SUMMER REQUISITES
Prickly Heat Lotion and Powder
WILKS & JACK, LD. SAFE REMEDIES FOR ALLAYING THE IRRITATION.
ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
FREEZOR ELECTRIC FANS.
Cheapest
and
Best
BRACKET &
THRRE SPEEDS -
'9' to '16' Sizes
IN STOCK 60 to 200
Volts
DESK TYPES
LARGEST STOCK CARRIED OF ALL
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.
and what their original cost way, with LAMPS, CABLES BEMS, FITTINGS, TELEPHONES.
tB
the numbers of those repaired in Gov- enment dock yards and those paired outside; showing also the number 5 lives lust as a result of accidents during the years referred to; and, further, showing the amount paid in pensions and gratuities to the dependants of these whe lost their lives, with the total cost involved.. The number of ships lost includes the loss by fire of the Forts, coal depot, but ex- cludes the loss of the picket bost of the Edgar, steanthoat and the pulling satter of the Vernon, the gig of the Defiance, sub- fmarine wining vessel, and steur cutter No. 219. The figures as to repairs relating
ELECTRICAL -MACHINERY,
STEAM DYNAMO SETS 40 TO 120 LIGHTS IN STOCK. WIFT ON DYNAMOS PEITER OIL ENGINES 2 TO 14 BHP IN STOCK.
OSRAM
ELECTRIC
TUNGSTEN
METALLIO
LAMP S.-
FILAMENT.
70% SAVING EFFECTED OVER ORDINARY ELECTRIC LAMPS. ·
CANDLE POWER-- LIFE
CURRENT COST-
to the years 19 to 1966 only can be CURRENT CONSUMPTION
given, ao detaile being at present available
in regard to the years 1907 and 1006. The
details are *-
Period January 1, 1901, to May 27. 1909.
Number of his Majesty's ships and other crafe of war which have been in acelente........ Number of his Majesty's ships and other craft of war which have been totally lost
Original cost of ships and other eraft which have been totally lost, focluding guns and pava urdnance stores
442
£1,951,974
Number of vessels which have been
accidents
and which have
in
been repaired during the years
1901 to 1906;
Itepaired in his Majesty's dook.
yanis
Repaired outside his Majesty'e
dockyardsay............ Number of livos lost sa 6 result of
accidents
on board his Majesty's chips Anasal amount of pensions and ggregate amount of gratuitics awarded to the depondants t those who lost their lives
28
BO
408
Pekoms.£2,592
© Cmtuition tem
£3,990
80%-
-1500 HOURS AVERAGE.
1 CENT PER HOUR,
1 WATT PER C.P.
A 30 Candle Power Osram Lamp will give DOUBLE The Light of a 16 c.P. ordinary Lamp at HALF The Cost.
Greatly reduced current bill! Greatly increased light! ENQUIRIES AND TRIALS INVITED.W LARGE STOCK CARBIED.]
SOLE AGENTS
WILKS & JACK TD. 14, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, TELEPHONE 358. TELEGRAMS MARINEWORK. Hongkong, April 1, 1908.
NOTICE
on SATUR
THE Last- BAND PERFORMANDE at the
DAY, September 26th.
Hongkong, September 22, 1908.
WEST RIVER TRIPS FROM HONGKONG.
201
Bound Trip & Daym, - Comfortable Stoamera-Dolightful Climara HE most interostlag and picturesque 1969 nory in South China.
For farther toformation, apply to
BUTTERFIELD ́& SWIRE Agents West River British 6.5, Co. Bougkung, October 25, 1907. 1706
DOLONIAL SECRETARY'S. DEPART
SUN GLASSES. HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA.
. FOR THE BATH AND ALL TOILET PURPOSES. Delicately Perfumed Half pint bottles. 60 cents. VICTORIA DISPENARY.
CONNAUGHT HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
A FIRST-CLASS BUROPEAN HÓTEL. SITUATED IN THE MAIN STREET FEAR THE BANKE AND PRINCIPAL ÜFFICES, STRICTLY EUROPEAN MANÄGEMENT,
Hotel Launch Moats all Steamers Special Terms for Tonsists and Partice or Families.
For Tenor, apply to
THE MANAGER & AGENT.
1210 Hongkong, September 8, 1905.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
THOROUGHLY
F]
UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND COIBINA
WITH UP TO DATE
EVERY MODERN. LUXURY. MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS
4. F. DAVIES, Izanagite
PEAK
HOTEL
ADMIRABLY SITUATED AT VICTORIA GAP. adjoining the Tramway Terminus, 1,400 feet above Sea Level.
PUN to the South Winds in Summer and protected froin the Northeast Winds in
talands for forty miles.
O to the Suntalaga magnissent view of Hongkong the Earbour and adjacent
A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, RESIDENTAL AND TOURISTS' HOTEL
Terms: From $5 per day Blox. Hangkong, February 8, 1908.
Telegraphic. Add: Town Office 4. Des Vaux Roas.
Peaceful.
21
Hongkong, July 14, 1908.
LIGHT
JAPANESE BEER.
POPULARITY INCREASING EVERY DAY.
'ASAHI'
'SAPPORO
TO BE OBTAINED AT Messrs Caldback, Macgregor & Co
H. Price & Co., Ld., A. S. Watson as Us., La.. mitosis Dispensary, Chazain & Cn and also at No. 27, Pray East
Sole Agents:
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
Rongkong, Angust 21, 1998.
MEE CHEUNG & CO., PHOTOGRAPHERS.
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
TYPHOON PICTURES NOW ON SALE
STUDIO-JÖR "HOUSE STREET. STORE - DRACONSFIELD ABOADE -1981 Hongkong, February 18, 1908.
ORIENTAL HOTEL BREWER & Co., Limited
MOBI Queens' Road' Central
Telephogs No. 197,"
THURSDAY, 1st October, I908, is the Anniversary of the opening of the QRIENTAL HOTEL by M MAAR Celobration on SATURDAY, Sed Cotabar, 1908 Int order to suit the convenience of her numerous patrons and friends, Ms MarTARY will be AT HOME from 3 to 6 E.H., when all are cordially invited. The Band of the 13th Rajputs under Bandmaster C, T. Coke, will play a specially selected programmun during and after Dinner, sa SATURDAY, Brd October, 1908
For particulars, apply to
OFRERIGHS, Manager. Hongkong, Beptember 24, 1907,
HOTEL BALTIMORE,
NO.
164
WYNDHAM STREDA: WILL BE OPENED UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 15th, 1908.
First-Class. Comfortable, Redental and Tourist Hotel. Lofty and Airy Roome. Centrally situated, within easy reach to all business parts of the Town
MODIRATE TERMS
For Rates, please apply to
Hongkong, August 25, 1908.
THE MANAGERESS HOTEL BALTIMORE. D. PAUL MEA WHITE, Sole Propriet
ZETLAND HOUSE
THE GRAND CARLTON HOTEL.
TELEPHONE NO. 812
ATO. 683-With reference to Govern A mont Notification No, 498 of 18th 8 and 10 ICE HOUSE ROAD. WHYOMING COUGE,
July, 100, which is hereby eneolled, it is THIS is very dangerous disser unless notified that, on and after 1st January, Will Open on 1st October ne
propedyreated, but all dengar roay be 1908, the FEES (parable monthly) at
ving Chamberlain's Cough QUEEN'S COLLEGE will be $48, per, THE MOST LUXURIOUS, QUIET AND COMFORTABLE PRIVATE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
CENTRALLY SITUAL DA MATRON IN ATTEN ANCEMIXCELLENT-CUISINE Bibides Tha tough mucne, annum in all Classes ivansier to expectorata, kospa the House, and makes ten paroxȚELE OF
Télegraphic Addres Grand. Hongkong, Augumi 25, 1906
requent, and long severe,
F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, September 29, 1908, 1297
O OWEN Proprietors
PEDDER STREET-ADJOINING - MAIN ENTRANCE HONGKONG HOTEL
TELEPHONE No.- 898,
NEW STOCK: flexible Rulers, Golf Balls, Cricket Balls and Bats, Base Balls and Bats, Tennis Balls and Tennis Gear, Portable Copying Presses, Sequence Files, Perforators, Red Tape on Reels, Cheap and Good Business Envelopes, Ping Pong Balls, Multiplex Ink, Duchess Note Paper and Envelopes, Stanley Gibbon's New Stamp Catalogue Gulland's Chinese Porcelain A.B.C. Codes, A.BC. of Gardening, Brown's Nautical Diary, 1909, The Little Brown Brother.
Selannoni
BOORD'S
OLD TOM GIN
18 THE BEST OBTAINABLE.
SOLE AGENTS:
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,
Wine and Spirit Merchants,
1 QUEEN'S ROAD CHEMTRA