With te bek masteriál mint under Bidyapı sümparrinton sh
THE "DAILY PRESS OFFICE Always protmoed equal to home work, and prices mary moderate.
DRINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most
soderate prices at
THE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE.
All presta as read and all work
superintended by Englishmen. Aiwaya
equal and generally superior to that
dona anywbomatise. Estiranter givenį.
No 13,038
Hongkong Daily Press.
號八十三零千三萬壹第 日三十月—十年五十二诸光
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PUBLIC AUCTION:
THE Undersigned will Sail by. Publis
Austion.
TO-MOLBOW (SATURDAY), the 16th December, 1899, commencing at. 2.30 F.H. at bis Sales. Rooms, Zetläud Street No. 2.
A FINE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE CURIOS, &c,
Comprising:- PORCELAIN VASES, STANDS, SAT- SUMA WARY, BRONZES, SCREENS, CLOISONNE VASES, BOWLS. PLC TURES, LACQUERED WARE, AS., &e.
Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. On View at the Undersigned's
· Torms or SALE-AB Customary.
PAUL BREWITT, Anstiegsar. Hongkong. 15th December, 1899.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
1314
THE Unda sigand has received instructions
to Sell by Public Auction,
TO-HORROW (SATURDAY),
the 18th Ducember, 1889, at 230 p.m., at hìa.)
Sales Rooma, No. Si, Queen Road Centrál.
TWEED, SERGE. FLANNEL FLANNELETTE in Suit Lengths
UNDERSHIRTS, SCARVES,
BOCES and STOCKINGS.
LADIES' DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS,
SUNDRY OTHER GOODS.
TREME OF SALK:-As Customary,
And
TIES.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
YONSIGNEES per Company's Bissmor
DARDANUS"
are herchy noticed that the Cargo-is being die
charged into Graft, and/or Bader at the Go
ESTABLISHED 1867.
HONGKONG FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1T, 1999.
INSURANCE
Past, Present and Future Christmases.
dewas of the Undersigned and for the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company worn all shown to Easzer Boroogs" is his In both cases it will tie at Consigned risk dream in Dickens's Christmas Carol" TOU The Cargo will be candy for delivery fron's the future," but you can see the Crafter Godown on and after the 14th inst
Optional cargo will be loaded males notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival..... .Goode "hadelivered after the 21st instant will he subject to rent. All damagel Goods must be left in the Godowns, where they will be aramined at li A., on the 26th instant,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th December, 1899.
ENTERTAINMENTS
CONCERT.
311
AT ST. ANDREW'S HALL, CITY HALL.
TO-MORROW (SATURDAY).
the 26th December, 1809, at 9.2) FM.
past and "present. Suppose you should have a droam that would foretell your"! Christ- masa future."Don't you think it snight very possibly cause you to hurry off to the life assuranco agent to take steps to protect your loved ones or to prosúla for your own old agi?
Don't you think a contract that scooniplishes both those cosuits would make a good Christmas prezort
THE BOUTTABLE
LIFE. ASSURANCE BOUIKTI.
OF THE UNITED STATES.
"Strongest in the World.
Apply (stating your age) for particulars of the "Guaranton Cash Value Policies" to "the Bocisty's Branch Offler, No. 9, Prays, Hong-
Ea Aid of "THEKOWLOON INSTITUTE.
and
“THE STAR COFFRE HOUSE"
PROGRAMME.
1.-Seng... The Gallant Salaivander," Barnard
Mr. A. BALLETT, H.K.R.
Ant
V. L. REMEDIOS,
Auctioneer.
3115
2-Song "Ask zothing was"
MES. VALLIN138,
...* Madrigal"
Mr. A. Finer
Undersigned bare reived instructions io Soil by Public Amotion,
Hongkonr, 15th December, 1899.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
YOR ACCOUNT OF TAN CONCERNED.
од
WEDNESDAY
the 27th December, at Nook,-
- slangalda of the Douglas 8.8. Co's Wharf.
Cae #TEAM. PIKÑAGE in perfact order and condition, BUILT A♬ TEAKWOOD and COFTER FASTENED throughout Length 23 fest; Beam 3 feet 6 inaban Depth 3 fost 8 inches; ENGINES COMPOUND CON- DENSING TANDEM CYLINDERS and 6 inches,
TERMS-As Linal.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Horekong, 15th December, 1899..
REGATTA HOLIDAYS,
(3118
Undermentioned BANKS he
F. KOVE.
Acting Manage.
Hongkong. Ith Dacenter. 1899
OFTLAND
[P
Crompton
J. B
3.-Song 4-Song "The Jewel Song" (faust), Gounod Madame SCULPORT. S-Song..."The Bedouin Love Song" Pirmanti Mr, U. I. GRACE.
Wel
6.---Violin Dust (1) “ Sonalina”
... Cabassi (2) "Nocture". Mr. C. SCHROTER aud Mr. H, A. SES. Piano Maestro GALUZZI. 7-Soug.." Lore, could I only tell thee"
Mr. G. HI. ARDBON. 8-Song
"The Swallows H-Cowen
Mrs BADELEY 9-Yong....." Dochi di Fale" ...L. Denza Mr. R. DE CALS. 10.—Song Say Yes Guy d'Haidelot
Mrs. W. W. Campbell, A I-Dnet
Hamlet" ........ A. Thomas Madame ScuLrOKT and Mr., R. De Cab.. L.-Deltation
The Hou, H. E. POLLOCK..
Tickets may be obtained from the Compradore
TELO BA of Publie at the City Hall, botwet am,
Businow at 11.45 AM on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 19th and 20th inst.. respectively.
For the CHARTERED BANE OF Isma, Ads-
TRANA AND CHINA.
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager. Hongkong.
For the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIETA
CORFORATION;
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
For the NATIONAL BANK of CHINA, LIMITED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Muunger.
For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
Imrred,
For
ba
JÓRN THURBURN.
ofanager, Hongkong. 'HANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
L. BERINDOAGUE,
Anting Manager.
For the BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN, LIMITED,
Hongkong,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Moneyer.
For the YuKORAMA SPECIE BANK, LAMURD,
S. CHOH,
Agent.
For the IMERIAL BANE OF ÜRKINA,
E.. W. BUTTER
Acting Manager, Hoowkeng.
Hongkong, 15th Decero her. 1999,
13118
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI
THE Company's Steamship
**SINGAN,"
Captain Jameson, will be despatched as above
TO-MORROW; the 16th instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta.
Hougkong, 14th December, 1899.
Frout Seats (Reserved) Two Dollars. Back Boats Ons Dollar. Hongkong, 14th December, 1890.:
*3108
THEATRE
ROYAL
CITY HALL
ME
AMATEUR
- HONGKONG
DRAMATIC CLUB will give TWO PERFORMANCES.
of the
LAUGHABLE FARCH,
Entitle
"MOTHER-IN-LAW"
IN TULEE ACTS
BY
TALFOURD TWIGG, Esq.
Ut
THURSDAY, 21st Desember, 1890, SATURDAY, 23rd December, 1890,
| Commencing each Evening at 9 p.m. precisely.
Dress Cirole, $$.
Stalls, S Pit, 81. Half-price to Pil for Boldiers, Sailors and Folico ii Uniform.
Tickets can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, City fall, on end after MON- DAY, 18th December, al 10 s.3.
13090
CEMENT
WHITE & BROS
Boża Aassin FoR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY. WIER & CO. Hurkong, 16th September, 1899..
·VICTORIA
CYCLE
EMPORIUM
pleasure of cycling consists in baring Atlas Machine, and the above Establishment isalways dealing in this reaprot. We are Agonis for the famous "NEW OWE and MONOPOLE CYCLES. and we also supply Bitings of every description. Bargains can be bad in recond hand Machines. Repairs exepated with promptitude and skill.
Enamelling a speciality,
MCKIEDY & CO., 43.& 434, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST Hongkong, 3rd November, 1899,
Fa2461
ין
RAMBLER CYCLES.
AT $130.
LL that are anticipating purchasing, a Atent for next should befors
deciding on their mount inspect the Bamblers in the HONGKONG HOTEL Corridor.
The best value on earth for the Money. Double tyres aud steel rims and all the latest improvements in Cycle Construction. Acces sories of every description.
RAMBEY & CO., The Rambler Agency, Hongkong, Wh Kantarber; 1899. [2388
·A·LM DE BÀS CO
AUTLER PUR
...
WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Brads to Hongkong for over half a courtury. Apply to . C. ANDERSON,
Hongkong, 13, Praya Central
APIER JOHNSTONE'S
CIQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
The sale of this good Boutch intraen menth
meath it is of Superb Quality and of
CUTLER, PALMBE & COM SELBUTION.
Sole Agents for He
Booking Ofice will be Open daily from that date from 10am. to 4 pm. daily.
40|
Lake Troms will rug 1 hour after the fall of the curtain.
Hongkong 4th December, 1899.
H. C. NICOLLE, Acting Manager.
[3027
THEATRE
ROYAL
017
CITY HALL.
G
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI.
GATION COMPANY.
KOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT, SAID, ADEN, BOMBAY, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
♫HE Steamship
THE
"GISELA."
having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong syd Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtaineÏ.
This vessel brings Cargo-
From Trieste, ex ax. Imperatriz tesushipped
Bombay
From Venice, 81. BR. Facsimiliano_tran shipped at Trieste.
Optional Cargo will be discharged bere unlese notice to the contrary be given inmediately.
No daims will be admitted after the Gooda hays left the Godowns; and all claims must be mont in to the office of the undersigned, beforò Noow on the 21st instant, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance Ins been effected, and any Goeds romaining in the Gedowns after the lat inst. will be abject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by --
SANDER, WIELER & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong. 14th December, 1890.
RAND ENTERTAINMENT
will be given ea BATURDAY, the 6th January, 1960), in the THEATRE ROYAL,
SOUTH
at 9 PM.
In Aid of the
AFRICAN FUND,
Under the Fatronage of
HE. Sir HENRY & Lady BLAKE, HE. Major-General & Mrs. GASCOIGNE, Commodore & Mrs. POWELL,
and all the
Leading Citizens.
Fail Particulars Later.
Hongkong. 13th December, 1899.
44
[3101
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong. JOHN WALKER & SONS'
SAMODS
KILMARNOCK WHISKY.
This World-renowned. Fine OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY is shipped by CUTLER, PALMER & Co., and is obtainable in Hongkong of
4. C. ANDERSON,
No. 13, Prays Centrül. Hongkong. 264 Jaiv. 1897.
CUTLER, PALMER
- & CO.'S
PRICE $10.75 PER DOZEN
NET
SPECIAL BL&N )"
WHOKY
Blond
of Selected
SOLD MADÁNS PÄRIN 1879 1889
Of Flight Quity Darahtity therefore
JOSEPH. hering Greatest
The Only
Pulongó, 1499"
OREAPEST
GILLOTTS
Berret Peas, 225, 22, 263.
Sip Poes, 132, 907, 287, 166,
204, 7,000,
Túi Tine, Mellan, and Broad
Prisi
PENS
THE NEW TURNED-UP POINT, 103
4011
五甲機
號五十月二十年九十九百八千查英港香
HOTELS.
SURE CURE FOR INDIGESTION.
JOHNSON'S
DIGESTIVE TABLETS.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
QUEEN'S ROAD,
ULU, B
8 per dar
$12.00 per des.
A FIRST CLASS WHISKEY AT A POPULAR PRICE.
PROM $2 PER MONTH
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
HONGKONG HOTEL DI BUNGELANG Tritish br. 1,012, 5. W
A Firat Class Hotel in every respect.
Magilly Furnished Rowling, Maalo,
Smoking Rooms,
Ta32
Dining Aconimodation for 3860 peons,
Hydraulic Elevator to every fleur.
H. PRICE & CO.,
12, Queen's Road.
BISMARCK & CO.
28A. PRAYA CENTRAL CHIP OKANDLERS, PROVISION, and COAL MERCHANTS, have for sale Paints
of all kinds, Engins Oil. English and Japaness Coal, &o, Jast ravived a shipment of |HAWGERS of la Patent GASŤ STREL WIRE ROPES, IRON BEDS, INDICATOR and BELL with Nos. 6 to 24 Kuvainu baup, taired ropos 1" to 5". Most & Chandon Champagus. Bole Agents for Danya & Co". KIEL IMPERIAL and LAGER BEER.
2015
Cuisine of the beat.
and
Hot and Cold Water throughout.
Wines and Grecorte imported specially from
Furope and Aviarica.
Electrio Lighting in the Billiard Room,
Wish, &, wooled by Refrigerator. All Holol Limon wasked on the promises
Machinery.:/
Bedroom Accommodation-132 rooms,
Fire Extinguishing Mains on every door.
Crew MODERATE.
PEAK HOTEL
AND
Maore, Manila 11th Docenili, Goal.
·BUTTERFIELD & SI
Dee. 14. LoooON, Gennau str., 1.245. F Sohale, Shoughtai 11th December, General -SIEMSSER & Co.
Deo. 14. Diabamus, British ats., 8000, Stores, Singapore R-December, General.—Bor. TERFIELD & SIRE
Dec. 14, Wonokog. British ein. 1,115, B. B.
Pigot, Bugkok vla Ang Hte 7th Des.. Fico, Tuak-KINESO
Dec. 14, GL, Austrinu str. 2,60), F. Moses, Triosta 23ed Outabox, Gansral →→SAXONE, WIDLED & Co.
Dac. 14, Ninaro, British ale., 1,340, Phillips, Waba 7th and Chinkiang 9th Documbie, General-ESTERFIELD & SWIEE,
CLEARANCES.
AT CUK HARHUR, SLASTEN's Urrior, 141# DECOMVER. Ningpo, British sir, for Canton Ricjun Maru. Japanese str. for Shanghai, Dardanus. British sir., for Bheaghat." PC. U. Klag, Brities str., for Bangkok. by Loongmoon, Asrimen ate, for Canton,
DEPARTURES.
Deo. 14. PEEUSSEN, Germe str., for Bhangast.. Deo. 14, ENDTION, H.D.M. oruiser. for
Woiksiwei,
Deo 14, Maroo, Chinese sts., for Cauton. Dec. 14 Br. MARE, Awe, ship, for Now York. Doo. 14, Tatoujor, Britishwetr., for Hoitow [43 Deo. 14, Loode 3907, Germau sir.. For Canton. Dec. 14, Nivaro, British, ate,, for Canton. Doo. 14, Rivas MARU, Jap, str., for Seattle.
CRAIGIEBURN
THE PRAK HOTEL in situated at Victoria Gap, adjoining the Tramway Terminus. CRAIGIEBURN is situated at Plunkett's Gap, five minutes, walk from Poak Hotel.
Fine Lealthy lonation-variety of beautiful scotary.
UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL 1,35) food shows gan level
AGENCY (LIMITED).
SOLE AGENTS IN VA
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, FOR THE UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LTD., LONDON,
BCONTRACTORS TO E. M. GOVERNMENT. MANUFACTURERS OF THE BEST QUALITIES OF ASBESTOS PACKINGS do... “GLADIATOR "Fasking for High Prestres. Becognized by leading Beginzoon to be thứ best combination of métal and ASBESTOS over introduced. Reduces friction to a minimma, es Piston and Valvo" Rods, and is abajütaly imporishabla: "GLADIATOR"mal“ VICTON METALLIC" BOILER JOINTS & SUPPLIED to H.M. sad okkar FOREIGN NAVARA. ASBESTOS SALAMANDER Non-cendaefing Boiler Covering Composition insod axle 1- aively, by the British and Američan Navias. ASBESTOS FIREPROOF COLOUR nul FUNNEL PAINES; "SALAMANDER”. Labricating, and Cylinder Oily of the Thi Qualities *CAURICEDALE METAL" Anti-friction Plesis Metal, recognized by abgineering experts to be the best Metal in the Market
ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Chiot Superintendent Superintendent
37%)
THOMAS SKINNER. ARCHIBALD RITCHIE, DODWELD & CO., LIMITED. General Manager.
COTTAM
& CO.
HAVE RECEIVED A
NEW STOCK OF WINTER UNDERCLOTHING
AND THE LATEST STYLIN
SCARVES AND COLLARS.
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.
ESTABLISHED IM LosDOR IN 1815.
·SHIPPERS TO CHINA FOR 75 YEARS.
Their Brand are favourably known all per the Worick
The following are some of their Stocks with the undersigned;→→
SUPERB OLD COGNAC,
$22.00 per dow.. Distinguished by 4 Stare on the label.
ANOTHER FINE COGNAC, $16.75 per doz,
Less old the the above.
THE ELITE OF WHISKY:- THE "PALL MALL," $30 per doz.
11 Years old, the nest quality ahippod:" Each bottle boars an Analyst's certificate.
T@C.
Distillations of-the Finest Séntoh “Whiskies
Apply to SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong.
RAINIER BEER.
PURE, SPARKLING, INVIGORATING AND
HEALTHGIVING,
Undoubtedly the best Beer that has yet been brewed in Amerion.
PRICE
Per Case of 6 dozen PINTS ..
16
1
» QUARTS
Apply to the newly-appointed
■THE HONGKONG WEEKLYPRESS with -
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27688
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CLOTH: 492 P.2-$59: POSTAGE EXTRA. APPROVAL.
15, Queen's Road,
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Fr. 1864.
P. & 00'S OWN SPECIAL
BLEND WHISKY,
$10.75 per doz.
Very soft, palatable, and mature..
a3
C. P. & CO.'S INVALIDS' PORT, $20 per doz.
| This đạo Wite in uld, soft, and of greað fara úr
Cool acatherly brasses in Summer, with per- fect protection against the North East Winds in Winter..
Well appointed rooms, attentle service and excellent Cuisine.
A MOIR Manager. City Oleo, 7, Duddell Strent
[077
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Sungking, from Mauila, Boere. Macon, and Crerar. Misses Mason and with.
Per Loongness, from Shanghai, Musara, R. Foator, A. Skil!or and M. Buslay.
Per Darde, from Singapor, 181 Chinese. Per Qinal irera Trieste, Mesers: Reebleich, Fontana, and Loria.
DEPARTED..
HOTEL.d. fin. van der Hegda. Mrs. Robie and
THE WAVERLEY
ICE-HOUSE SURŠBET, HONGKONG,
A
FIRST-CLASS" PRIVATE
FAMILY, HOTEL.
VISITORS WILL FIND THE WAVER LEY HOTEL UNURPASSED FOR COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, AND GOOD COOKING.
[1921
THE CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
A
FIRST CLASS HOTEL of 45 Bod
rooms, ulogantly furnished. The Hotel is altanted near all the Banks and Principal Offices in the Coloar.
Special Attention paid to the Comfort of Grasta.
Cuisine excellent: under Experienced Management.
A FONSECA,
Mansger.
Terms Moderato,
Hongkong. Ist December-1899.
METROPOLE HOTEL,
SABKIWAN ROAD.
Bec austynis and certificate by Profesor Casual UNDER entirely new Management.
DOURO PORT,
$14,25 per doz.
A tiny, full, and fruity wine.
AMOROSO SHERRY,
$20*
per doz.
LA TORRE SHERRY,
$16.75 per doz. Astral an 1 must plemant wine to the taste
[3000
Fiasat Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Deers,
BILLIARDS.
Telephone No. 123.
8. J. GRANVILLE, Proprietor.
Hongkong, 14th October, 1899.
HING KEE HOTEL (ESTABLISHED 1876) MACAO.
[2684
For Preunten, for Shanghai, from Bremen, D.Muhlbach; from Southampton, Misses Braui, Masara. T. Voss. H. Tapp. Frense, aud Mies
and children, Jasa Massey and Baterzan Mr. Mr. J. Le Danacin, Mr. and Mr E. T. Gooper
T. C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs, J. B. Cameron, tiesas Ridaf and Clarke, Rev, and 3tra. Walsh, from Astwerp. Mr. A. Paulaan; from Gezen, MossrG. r. L. Scott and I. Snothlage, Ms. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. Joues, Mosera. 31. Rohde, Ti. Roda-
-children, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ziegeuspool, Mr. A. Saufmann, Miss A. Knappe and B, Schmidt for Yokohama, From, Bremes. Mr. G. leher, and Miss Tenderman; from Antwerp, Mr. A.. Paters; from Southampton, Dr. Zuzuky, Mra. M. Noss, and Mr. J. Sebackonhafor; from Noples, Capt. Gubler; from Colombo, Mr. E |Koppe, from Singapore, Mosers, O. åleyer and To Ludhour for Hiogo, from Singapore, Missen. K. Broweld, T. Ishemoto, and T. Hama wiki for Nagasaki, from Peoting. Mr. O. Tatsuda, from Gonna, M. GT, Síabs, from Hangkong, for Shanghai. Me. R. Fuhranu, Dr. Tattle, Masura. G. Spate, H. Schmidt, and
qu Butler; for Nagasaki, Mr. J. Panfuck.
Per Longsung, for Manila, Mr. F. 3. Hutton, Downing and 2 children, Miss Davis, Mrs. Miss Mabel Faery, Mrs. I. 6. MeCoy, Mrs.
Greenleaf, Mia Creonisaf, Mra Auntia Sperry, Miss B. S. Sperry Messrs. H.D. C. Jones, W. A. Grubb, MN.de Lange. Jamos noensis, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilder, and Mr. H. Kijana,
VESSELS IN-DOOR.- KOWLOON Doncs-Isin do Caba, Inis da
Laron. Simis, H.L.G.1.8. Bertin, PowaR, Rohilla, Clara, Iraph, China, Nanyang..
COSMOPOLITAN LOOK.-Ion Juan de Austria, Manmult
TOMORROW. Aution of Fancy Goods, Rc.. at Sales Rooms. Duddell Strant, Mr. . T. Lammert, at 9.80p.oi.
Anotion of Tweed, Sorgo, &o.. at Sales Rome, No. 8. Queen's Road Central, Mr. V.-I Remedies,st 2 30 p.m.
Auction of fijaneca Curios, ko at Sadeg Koome, Zotland Street, No. 2, Mr. Paul Bra watf, at 2.80 p.m.
Meoling Portaverance Lodge of Hongkong, No. 1,165 at the Freemanous' Hall, at 439 for 5.p.m. 9:20 p.rt.
Concert at St. Andrew's Hati, City Hall, at
4
PERSEVERANCE
LUDGE
OF BONGKONG, No. 1,165.
·REGULAR MEETING of the shows
A LOD will be held at the FREE.
BENEDICTINE LIQUEUR, THIS First class and wall famed establish. condially invited to attend.
D.O.M., $69.75 per doz.
EVERYBODY SHOULD TRY THESE ITEMS; THEY ARE UNEQUALLED ÄT THE PRICES,
Agents SIEMSSEN & CO., HONGKONG.
PEERLESS SCOTS WHISKIES
OF
HAIG & HAIG, LD, Distillors since 1679;
3 Stor, Bezota-The finest of all “Peg" WHISKIES, at
1840
$13.00
5 Star, Taquavn-Exquisite favour, best in the Work for Club or Privala me at... $19.00
Stop drinking rank, Amoky Staff, becauya" "it comes through the SODA
Try Hats & HATO'S WILŊKIES: pare, meilow, matured, úon-smoky, dalienta finvonced, Once trial, preferred to all others. Bol Agents for Hongkong.
F. BLACKHEAD & Co.
JUST LANDED
IN SPLENDID CONDITION
OF THE
A LARGE VARIETY BEST ENGLISH AND FRENCH
CONFECTIONERY
PRICES FROM $1.00 TO $300 PAR L
G. GIRAULT,
6, QUERY'S ROAD ÜHETRAL,
MANILA CIGARS.
ALWAYS ON HAND THE BEST MARKS
**IA PERLA DE ORIENTE" FACTORIES.
MA INSULAR" AND
"CODE,"
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Cara of Olive of this Paper,
AQUARIUS
“THE LATEST THING IN MINERAL WATERS THAT WE
HAVE HAPPENED UPON 18 AQUARIUS” WE HAVE TRIED
IT PLAIN, WE HAVE TRIED IT WITH WHISKY, AND HAVE
NOTHING BUT GOOD TO SAY OF IT
MAN OF THE WORLD, LONDON,
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
∙AGENTS,
AQUARIUS COMPANY.
J. M. DE ZUNIGA,
No 9, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
COOKING RANGES
ENGLISH MADE
IN 5 SIZES FROM $30
OIL COOKING STOVES
SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO OUR STOCK OF
OIL WARMING STOVES
FOR OFFICES, &c.
LANE CRAWFORD
CO.
ment is pleasantly situated in the centre of PRAYA GRANDE, facing Bouth, with al charming view of the ass on the frout. -. Com. fortable and well furnishod Bed-rooms.
Cuisine Excellent. Frampt Attendance.
·Forms very Modérats."
LHING KEE, Proprietor. Telegraphic address." Hinakne.”
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"BOA VISTA” HOTEL MACAO.
THE only FIRST CLASS HOTEL in the Colony. Moderate terms by the day or month. European. Hansgament.
Staan Launch for Pivnic or Shooling parties. MACAO is distant 40 miles West of Hong trong and the journey is made each day (San duys excepted) by tho-Maguiffcoat Baloon Steamer “HEUNGSHAN” în 3 hoars, Asar.
ing Hongkong at 2 P. and Maono at 8 4-14 Connection made by Company's Steamer to and from Canton.
TOURISTS should not "miss the chance of visiting this Esmous old City.
For Terms, apply
J. H. CHESNEY,
Manager.
Telegraphic Address, "Boavista."
VICTORIA HOTEL,
SHAUGEN-CANTON.
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THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL having been thoroughly renovated, and a new mpscially built 3 Storey wing added to lb, now affords splendid Accommodation for 40 to 50
The Bed Rooms aro siry and comfortably. furnished and the Dining and Sitting Rooms aro spacious and replete with every convenience for Tourists,
Excellent Cum and hert Wine The Hotel's Bout Doards all Blesmere vu their arrival and departure
Telegraph Addros VICTORIA, Canton." A. 3. 0.nud Al Coder used. MADAB & FARMER, T, F, DA CRUZ,
Proprietare.
Mausger Hongkong, 18th November, 1899.
SUITABLE
XMAS & NEW YEAR
FOR
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RESENTS
FINE DISPLAY
Or
JEWELLERY AND WATCHES.
OUR NEW PREMISES.
MARONS" HALL, Zotland Street, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). the 16th instruf, at 4.90 for |5.00 P.M. presisely. Visiting Resthesia ara
Honkong. 941: December, 1899, 13070
ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM- H WAXS COMPANY, LIMITED.
Np. 45; Cymar's Dwap, Watson'¤ HUISHING, Į
LEVY MERMANOS,
TIME TABLE.
WEER CAYO,
7.30 am to 5.30 am....Every quarter of an hour 6.30 am to 5.80 ... Every ton minutes. 9.20.m. to 10.45 a..... Every quartarnfan hour. 11.30a.m. to. 8,00 pouụ........ Every queries of an hour. 3.80 px, to 6.30 p.m....Every quarter of an hour. 6.30pm to 8.00 p.m....Every ten minutes. Night cams at 8.45 m. and i p., and from 9.45 p.m. to 11.45pm. overs half hair.
SATURDAY9.
Exits Night ears at, 17.99 and (1,45 p.in.
SUNDAY 8.15 a.m. 1o. 30,15 am....Ever half hour.
1
20.30 to 11.00 Noen to 2p. 2.40 p.m. to 8p.
· Night cars at t
...Every en minutes Every quarter of an hour.
Every quarter of an hour 9jani fros
9.46 pan, to 11.16 pau, every ksiftour.
· ARECIAL CARS by ensugetucat at the Com pany' Offices, 38 &-46, Qasen's Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON; Goporal ManagVIE. Houghòng, lut May, 1899.
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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND. CEMUNTAL.
per Cask of 975 lbs. nab or Godown,
SHEWAN TOMES & CO,
Genorul Managers:
a5063 Hongkong, 8th Blancher. 1899.
WANTED.
MIDULE-SIZED GODOWN
February 1st, Eeply to
from
Care of Offos of this Papers Hongkong, 14th Usnémber, 1899, *3109
WHY NOT HAVE YOUR REPAIRS- DONE BY A PRACTICAL MAN.
THE
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Absolute sheinney and most careful altan. tion wombined with moderate iletisi aro guaranteed:
Two Huropead Workmen attached to the Корие
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1. Tem House Street:
$200