NESTLES MILK
FOOD
The China Mail.
MILKMAI
STARILIZER NATURAL
MILE
PURE, FRESHT
DOWS MELK.
TABLISHED 18
No. 16.063.
監八十月十年四十一百為子一典
THORNE'S"
BUSINESS NOTICES,
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1914.
BUSINESS NOTIORS.
賞甲農中三國輝中
No.4!
BEST FOR INFANTS
OLD VAT,
SCOTCH
WHISKY.
As supplied to the House
of Lords and House of Com-
MON.
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ld
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
ALKEANDRA BUILDryos. Hongkong,
THE N. D. L. "PRINCESS »
ALLICE.“
-Cargo Being Sold.
Is the North German Lloyd ner
BEST FOR INVALIDS
A Complete Diet. for INFANTS & INVALIDS
As Milk is one of its constituents the only other ingredient required is water.
Write to NESTLE FOOD CO:22O. Box 331, Hongkong, for traa sample tio.
Princess Aling proparing to dash out of HONGKONG, CANTON, MAÇÃO
Cahn on anothor mysterines mission, saks the Cablenews American of the lüth inst. ! Returning passengers on the army trans por Merritt brought stories of the unfathomable doing aboard the big er mam steamer new lying at one of the docks in the authern port. The air of mystery which has aurronded the big North Garman Lloyder over since her sudden departure from Manila onder cover of darknet, grow desper and the onlookers at Cebu are making their basing for explan tions for the unanswered preparations continually being made, on the vessel, by the captain and Agents,
Several hundred tons of provisions, in cluding the choicest selections in the Princess Alice's famous wine cellar, were suddenly dumped on the market of ridicu
usly low prices, the object being to get rid of the stores na rapidly as possible. Lebu
i merchants and private citizen fell aver themselves in order to snap up choice vintages and are brands from the wine
t of the Princess Alice, The North fertaan Lloyd steamers hare always been the favourites of the epictures and insti-. ducus eaters, and the wines and supplier carried by these stan mars are fammans.
Great German hame, weighing 80 pounds apisco, were sold as low as 20 cents a pound. Potted delicacies, cheeses and hundreds of other articles of foodstus were quickly disposed of at ridiculously low prices,
Just why the agents of the Princess Alice decided to dispose of all the eatables and wines in such a hurry has mado il Coba wouder.
Many holiere that the Pricces Alica intends to a large largo consignment of coal and Loods all available space. Just where the liner could obtain coal under the preacut conditioza remains unanswered.
The fact tit tho Princesa Alice uceds 50 tons of coal a day while lying at the dock. is also creating inuch comment at Cebu. it is believed that the liner does not require tals amount of coal to keep fres Imaked and steam pressure in one boiler sufficient
to operate the winches. Whether part of
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& WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND BLACAO
STEAMBOAT CO. LTD., AND OHINA NAVIGATION CO., FUND,
HONGKONG-DANTON LINE. HONGKONG TO CANTON.. ;
9
WEDNESDAY,
* BEUNGSHAN,"
ú ... KINSHAND
"A.. 5.
28th
CANTON TU HONGKONG.
OCTOBER.
8
A.M.
HONAM, "
↓
T. 3. FATSHAN."
$
'HEUNGSHAN, FOR A FINSHAN.J
$8.00
THURSDAY, 20th OCTOBZE,
'HONAM,
FATSHAN.
Single Fare by Night Stastnergemen
Single Faro by Day Steamer..asasaucon
**Return. Fare by Night (available also for Fatura by day Steamar) 10.00 4.00
Return Fare by Day Steamor......
rebek 8.00
The attention of the tarelling Public is drawn to the comfort akorda by the Compazier vessels. Passengers arriving by Night Steamers from Canton (due at Hongkong about 11 p.m.) are permitted to sleep on board till next morning. Without extra charge. Electric fans and electric light are available all night.
...... HONGKONG-MACAO ·LINE. 8.8. SUI TAI" 1 8.S. TAISHAN
HONGKONG TO MACAO
Weekdays at 8 A.M. and 2 P.M. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Whart Sundays, at 8 AM. and 19.80 ex from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf,
MADLO "TO" HONGKONG.
Weekdays at 7.50 .. od r.x. bundays, at 7.30 st. and 21.3.
EXCURSION TO MACAO
SUNDAY! 1r NOVEMBER
the coal is being "salted down" or whether The Company's Steamship TAISHAN,"
the Princasa Alice is continually ready for
another dash to unknown parta," is an
uther question which is being debated on all sides nt Csku.
will depart from the COMPANY 3 WING LOK STREET WHARF at 8 AM and rattira from Macso at 2 P.M..
N.B.--The Company will also ron a aceamer from Blacno on Sunday morning at. Un one side of the Princess Alles' in a 7.30 ast, and from Hongkong at 19.30 r... from the Company's Wing Lek Street Japanese freighter. 4. large consignment Wharf.
of freight destined for Japanese porta is boing transferred from the German verse! to the Japanese atanmar. On the other
ide of the Princess Alice in British freighter. assisting in the transfer of cargo.
SPREADING FALSE RUMOURS.
Charge Against An Artillery Volunteer.
Madras, September 19. Genner Patrick Marear, of the Mads Artillery Volunteers, was produced yester day before the Commissioner of Police. who ordered his prosecution under Section 110, Chivase (F) of the Criminal Procedure Code as being a person dangerous to the peace of society. The allegation egünst the sccused is that on Saturday afternoon, while ho ha in uniform, be went to the Motaskhans Gardens at Mannadi, North Georgetown, and there told the people that the Cruiser Emden had returned to Madras and wor bombarding the city. The story eems to have obtained a certain amount of credence as soon as it was told, for að about that time there were sounds of distant explosions on the bosch opposite the High Court, these being due to the destruction of anoaploded shelle which the Emden Brud into the city on Tuesday night ast. The story Marcar is said to have told, spread rapidly and exuded a
**Rood deal
of excitement, bat some of those who heard. the story disbelieved it and losisted upon Marcar going with them to the Polier Station. Thers Impactor Pauli Investigated the matter and subsequently look Marcar to Major J. B. Cunlife, Commandant of the Madiac Artillery Volunteers, who aftur ongairy directed him to be sent to the *Commisioner of Police, with the zenit
stated above.
GERMAN TRADE. RUINED.
What the war is costing Germany in trado is shown by figures, of the United Stales exports, published by the Even.
ing New York, During the last fortnight the value of the American exports to Germany was 20,000, as compared with
- 2006,000 during the fortnight before the
war. Tash work's shipments from New
FARER AB- US CAL
CANTON-MACAO LINE,
5.8. SUI-AN.
Departures from Macao to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9. Departures from Ceston to Macro co Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 32 4,30 1,
GANTON - WUCHOW LINE.
5. SAIKAM. 688 Tras. and 5.S. 'NANNING,' 589 TOER One of the above Broomer leaves Canton for Wachow every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at about 8, and the other leaves Weehow for Canton on the days at 8.90 A. Round trips taku about 5 days, Passengers cau-return to Hongkong et vice vers by the Company's direct Steamers LINTAN and SANUI. These vessels have perior Cabin accommodation and are tighted throughout by slectricity. Electric Fan in each Cabic.
Booking Office open daily (Bunday excepied) 9 A.. to 5 r.. Further particulars my be obtained at the Office of the
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAU STEAMBOAT 00., LTD,
HOTEL MANSIONS (That Pron),
Opposita the Elske Pier.
MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.
A SALE OF WORK
in aid of Local Charities for, Children and the Prines 'of
Wales Fund
will be held in the. Grounds of Government House (by kind permission of His Excellency
the
SATURDAY, 31st OCTOBER
from 2 to 6 p. Entrance Only the Garden Gate in Upper Albert Road Priess of admission Admits 30 Cts.
Children 10
All Mambo and Associates free Mm, JURLEY'S WAXWORKS Toys and Fancy Articles
Icgi Sweets Tea
NO CHITS TAKEN,
Hongkong, October 13,-2814.-
Tork to the United Kingdors repramated TE you happen to be late your monis wat
* Tukinja conercts • 0, be-Courteosely and Promotip served
%, myn. 126/24 Mail," to those who just the Bower Only at the ALEXAN-
for long protested against the millions spent DRA CAFEE
od the British, Finetaan
GHEN KHONG & Co. d.
GENERAL IMPORT
EXPORT.
CANTON
LARGE WHOLESALE & RETAIL
STORE: FURNITURE, Draperies, Grocers, Boot and Shost.
FURNITU
Alakers of Jewellery, Incquerem -Crockery Wars.
Irwa-mengery, Wins and Spirita Foreign Clothes for gentlemen made to order by our own tailors. Large assortment of Chinese Silks and Foreign Goods of every description.
All goods sold at reasonable Prices, < The Cheapest and Best place in Octon & Eongkong to buy Chliess and Foreign Goods,
∙B10H, 88.00 Par
BUSINESS NOTICES..
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD AND GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO. LD.
ENGINEERING CO. OF
HONGKONG, LTD,
TAIKOO DOCKYARD. HONGKONG,
(AIPBUILDERS, PALVÕRS AND REPAIRERS, BOLLERMAKERS, FUNGE MASTERS, BRASS AND TRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL, SAPV „ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS - KENWELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE
AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS,
Estimates alten for quick construction and repair of Ships, Racher, Bollem. Halweny Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all. Ciensos of Engineering, Tree and Wood Wark.
GRAVING DOCK 187***/** Pampa empty Dock. in 2-3/4. hours....
THREE PATENT SLIPWAYN bangels up to 1000 tons displacement providing conditions forpainting ships with most efficient resulta,
100-Too ELECTRIC ORANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIC OVERHEAD GRANES |
roughout the Shope manging up to 100 Toas 50Ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains, Wire Ropes, Rivets, etc.
AGENTS' FOIL-
JOHN L THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD.
PETROL & KEROSENE MARINE MOTORS 7-2/9 to 100 B.R.P.
Asscpplied to the British Admiralty and War Ofics. MOTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS. GUNBOATS, LAUNCHES. HOUSEBOATS & PLEASURE ORAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
MOTOR PUMPING & LIGHTING SETS, MỪTOR VERIOLES, KTO Oockyard Manager an bà me between the hours of 11 am and 12am at the
Town Office
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
40x0xONG, CHINA, AND JAPAN „AGİNG,
Tatazwork Ge. 215
Telogmphie Address :–“ TAIKOODOCK,
MED CHEUNG
ART F9OTOGRAPHER.
CHILDREN'S PHOTOS
SPECIALITY.
NOTE ADDRESS.
ICE HOUSE HONGKONG
NEW SHIPMENT
Government guaranteed 1st Grade Butter. Packed specially in Australia for us. Absolutely Best Imported. None Better quality made. 75 cents per lb.
FOR THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FROOURABLE IN ANY 1ST CLASS
BESTUARANT IN THE EAST TRY THE
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ALEXANDRA CAFE
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
AND
GRILL
ROOM
7. H. TAGGART,
MANAGER,
PRAK HOTE'L
"ADMIRABLY. SITUATED AT VIOTURIK GAF, Adjoining the Tramway Tarminus, 1.400 feet above Bes Level
VIRŠTOLABS FAMILY, RESIDENTIAL AND TOURISTS HOTEL,
Telephons in all rooms, Fust-class Casine. Lounge, Smoking and Ladies' Rooma Boof, Grä
-From 36 per day dísz
Telegraph Add: * Pencetul
1.0. PEUSTER.
Managar
CHAND HOTEL
VOTED FOR THE BEST FOOD, - REFRESHMENTS, ACCOMMODATION
... SUF PAT FOO STREET, No
T. No. 1406, CANTON and
Nos, 237, 239, Des Voeux Hood and No. 180. Connaught Boad Debra Tel 5*, BIL
AND CLEANLINESS128
CUISINE UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION.
ELECTRIC LIGHT & VANS THROUGHOUT
REICHMAWK, Propriedes,
Portland Cement
„in' Casks at 378 lbs. net,
In Bage of 250 lbs. ser
Shewan. Tomes & Co,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
Effervescent Saline
För purifying the Blood and cooling the System.
Refreshing Invigorating
PRICE $100 per bottle.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY
HONGKONG TURKISH BÁTH & TOILET CO., LD.
NOW OPEN
LADIES. DAYS MONDAYS. AND TUESDAYS
CHARGES:
Turkish Bath
Blectric. Bath ---
Complète Body Massage
„FOR MEDICAL BATH DOCTOR'S, PRESCRIPTION WANTED
SPECÍAL' PRICÈS, FOR VOLUNTEER.
J. O. SCPIESS,· Mancser:
Single Bath
13 Qozen's Hean Czaznal, Hoxaxosa,
-:75 cta;
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* While-you-wait" Photography,
JUST ARRIVED FROM JAPAN À MULLY QUALIFIED ARTIST WITE "APPARATUS, AND MATERIALS WHICH CAS "FINISH IN AN BOUE
"Special terms 30% reduction for Valantzara
and all men in uniform."
No. 81 Queen's Road Central.
TELE, NO. 154.
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.
· (NOW » RECONSTRUCTEDY,
TNGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS ad IRON FOUNDERS, All work done in this establishment le guaranteed. We have over thirty years experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any craft. of 900 feet long, TEDAVAN
Town Offico, 48 CORNADORT ROAD UEstat, Hongkong, "Telephone No. 459. Shipyard, Sham Sai-Po, Kowloon, Hongkong.
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The chef Purity is second to none in any respect whatsoever
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CADBU
CHOCOLATES
In Tins and Fancy Boxes Specially Packed for Export
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